This fleet of the Ming Dynasty came to Europe in the hope of linking up all the ends of Europe to build the prototype of the world order for the future.

Feng Zhu knew some of Zhu Xu's thoughts, looked at Zhu Youzhen, and said, "Lord Wang, it is estimated that we will not be able to get on the ship for the time being, and there may be unexpected benefits for the military exercise in advance." ”

Zhu Youzhen's face sank like water, he was very annoyed that he was trapped here, his voice was a little muffled, and he said, "Okay, you decide." ”

Feng Zhu turned his head to look at the person who came and said, "Tell Zheng Zhilong that the fleet is under his command now, and there is no need to report it if it is not a major matter." ”

"Yes." The messenger turned and walked away quickly.

Zhu Youzhen took a sip of tea, suppressed his anger, and said, "There is still no movement from the Holy See?" ”

Feng Zhu said: "Majdalzini has returned to the Cathedral of Salvation, and the controversy inside has been quiet, but no decision has been made. ”

Zhu Youzhen had a calm face, and looked outside with flickering eyes.

This Europe is a country of Western Yi, and the people here are barbaric and uncivilized, and they do not know the slightest etiquette, and now they are even more covetous.

It is really difficult to walk on thin ice, and if you are not careful, you may die in a foreign land and never go back.

Feng Zhu's heart was also heavy, he had already prepared for the trip to Europe, but he didn't expect to encounter such a dangerous situation just when he arrived in two places, and he didn't know what the road behind would be.

On the Hongwu, Zheng Zhilong received Feng Zhu's order, and instead of being happy, he became even more worried.

Feng Zhu gave him such a power, which shows that the situation faced by Zhu Youzhen and others is not optimistic and dangerous!

Zheng Zhilong acted quickly, he couldn't let Zhu Youzhen and the others have an accident, otherwise even if he could leave Europe alive, the emperor's questioning with the court would be enough to make him beheaded!

On the Hongwu, there were already sixty or seventy people, men, women and children, many high-ranking officials, nobles, and celebrities from various European countries gathered here, observing the fleet of guests from the East.

They were very curious, observing and discussing in twos and threes, observing the soldiers all around.

The languages they speak are quite numerous and complex, and even some proficient translators can listen to them.

And, of course, there were the Papal States, some bishops, including John Tong.

John Tang accompanied an archbishop, who looked like he was seventy or eighty, standing opposite Zheng Zhilong, blowing the sea breeze, and never said a word.

John Tang is his spokesperson, looking at Zheng Zhilongdao; "General, are you really going to conduct military exercises in advance?"

This exercise of the Ming Dynasty is no longer the kind of friendly and peaceful performance that was originally planned, but now it is more of a deterrent, in deterring the Papal States!

Zheng Zhilong's expression was calm, the nature of this military exercise had changed, he didn't care, he was more curious, why didn't England appear? England is one of the three most important countries that the Qianqing Palace pays attention to, and now it is missing, which makes him a little uncomfortable.

He casually dealt with John Tang and said, "According to the plan, it will be tomorrow." ”

Tang Ruowang's brows furrowed, and he stopped talking, but it was the archbishop who turned his head to look at Zheng Zhilong, and said a lot, and there was no expression on his old face.

John Tong translated: "Your Excellency wants to ask the general, do you believe in God?" ”

Zheng Zhilong felt that this question was very strange, looked at the archbishop and said: "I am here by the emperor's order, for the sake of our people, our court, and my majesty. ”

Listening to his words, John Tang turned his head to look at the archbishop, and translated only one sentence: "He believes in his country." ”

The archbishop blinked, nodded slightly, and there was a look of appreciation in his eyes, but he didn't say much.

Zheng Zhilong observed for a while, and felt that this archbishop was of limited help to him, so he was polite, turned to Okundo, and said, "General, why didn't England appear?" ”

The Ottoman Empire, Russia did not come, Zheng Zhilong can understand, after all, the relationship is complicated, the road is far away, there is no need to wade into troubled waters, but why did England not appear?

Okundo held a piece of barbecue meat in his hand, his expression was quite complacent, and said: "That's a group of villains who see the wind and rudder, they haven't seen it with their own eyes, they won't believe it, and now they are probably still planning how to make a profit......

Although Europe is still in the midst of a scuffle, Spain is weakening, new countries are constantly rising, and the dominance of the past is slowly being broken.

The Frankish kingdom has completed the unification and is constantly provoking the hegemony of Spain, the Netherlands has made Spain deeply trapped, unable to extricate itself, and is seeking independence.

Although Spain is still the first power, it looks down on Europe, but it hates these 'flies' quite a lot, especially England, this country buried the Invincible Armada, so that Spain's navy collapsed, and its strength and power are becoming weaker and weaker.

Although Okundo didn't say much, Zheng Zhilong already understood, didn't dwell on it anymore, his heart churned, and said, "General, how about we talk about the details of the exercise again?" ”

It's also a good opportunity to show off his strength, and Oquindo raised an eyebrow and said, "Okay." ”

Maynard, Antonio and a group of other 'guests' shuttled back and forth on the Hongwu, talking in low voices from time to time, this is the home of the Ming Dynasty, but it is also a rare diplomatic occasion, many people are taking this opportunity to achieve something, constantly pestering some of his specific people.

Of course, they are most concerned about the combat power of the Ming Dynasty's fleet, after all, they have broad interests overseas, and they must consider the influence of the Ming Dynasty, and most importantly, the Ming Dynasty and Spain formed an offensive and defensive alliance, which has a great impact on Europe, and they must carefully examine the strength of the Ming Dynasty and the threats it may bring to them.

In the cabin and inside the secret room, Zheng Zhilong and Okundo were still discussing in secret to discuss the specific steps of the military exercise.

Europe now has a formal navy in Spain and England, the Franks are better than nothing, and it is still in the development stage, although the Netherlands is de facto independent, but the fleet has not been formed, more armed ships composed of scattered merchant ships. As for the Roman Empire, it was still busy fighting on land. The Ottoman Empire's navy had already been annihilated by Spain, focusing on land expansion. Russia, on the other hand, has no access to the sea at present, and its westward expansion is blocked by the Ottomans, and is fighting for territory with the Mongol khanates of Central Asia.

"We have twenty warships, fifteen hundred," Oquindo said, looking at the chart, "Our plan is to defend the division, gradually destroy the imaginary enemy, and surprise these friends on board as quickly as possible." ”

Zheng Zhilong shook his head and said: "It's too cumbersome, what we have to do is very simple, the fleet will drive over, push horizontally, and send the enemy to the bottom of the sea in the shortest time!" ”

Okundo had seen the strength of the Ming Dynasty's fleet, and his heart moved, understanding the current situation of the Ming people, and said, "Okay, I have no objection. ”

Zheng Zhilong had already thought of a strategy in his heart, his eyes searched on the chart, flashing with a cold glow, and began to explain his plan in detail to Okundo.

Okundo kept nodding, it was clear that he didn't want to get involved, he also wanted to see the true strength of the Ming Dynasty.

While they were deliberating, a soldier knocked on the door, then came in and whispered in Zheng Zhilong's ear, "My lord, Majdalzini is here." ”

Zheng Zhilong listened, his pupils shrank.

Although Majdalzini was not a pope, he was extremely powerful in the Holy See, and Pope Innocent X almost obeyed him.

This internal struggle in the Holy See lies entirely in his attitude. In other words, it was his failure to express his position that led to the current situation.

Zheng Zhilong and Okundo confessed, got out of the cabin, stood on the deck, looked at Majdalzini who had already boarded the ship from a distance, and did not immediately meet him.

The adjutant general beside him looked at him and said in a low voice: "Listen to himself, he came secretly, hiding from those cardinals, and came with friendliness." ”

According to the rules of the Holy See, the pope was recommended by the cardinals, and it was with this group of people that they were very influential.

Zheng Zhilong sneered and said, "I'm afraid he also wants to come to hear the truth so that he can make a final judgment." ”

Majdalzini, who is in the end a high-ranking member of the Holy See, has a majestic ambition to spread the glory of God, and now it seems that he is waiting for something.

The adjutant general was thoughtful, and then said: "My lord, this Ma Idarzini is famous for being greedy for money and lustful, should we prepare for it?" ”

The implication is self-evident, Zheng Zhilong thought about it again and again, but still shook his head and said, "Don't move yet, observe for a while, let's go, go and meet the archbishop." ”

Although Majdalzini is the in-law of Pope Majdalzini, his actual status in the Holy See is not high, he is only an archbishop, but he has the weapon of the Inquisition, so that no one in the Holy See wants to offend him, and the people who were burned or sentenced by him do not know how many, cruel, cruel, and unspeakable.

Majdalzini got on the boat, and looked at the large, magnificent Hongwu, his expression was calm, and his blue eyes were dark, and he couldn't see what he was thinking.

Beside him was a cardinal, babbling something from time to time, with a nervous expression.

Majdalzini's status as a papal is quite high in Europe, and many people have come to greet him, whether they want it or not.

Majdalzini smiled and talked to them calmly, with a charitable expression, and then walked slowly in the direction of the cabin.

He was not a soldier, had never fought a war, and although he was surprised by the sheer size of the Ming warships, he did not think too much about it.

Zheng Zhilong had already greeted him, raised his hand, and said, "Your Excellency, I am Zheng Zhilong, the commander of this fleet. ”

This is naturally the translated word, paraphrased to Majdalzini.

Majdalzini was dressed in black as an archbishop of the Holy See, and he looked very personable and gave people a sense of intimacy.

He looked at Zheng Zhilong and said with a smile: "Welcome, friend of the East, may God bless you." ”

Zheng Zhilong didn't like the strange way of dialogue of these sectists, and said directly: "Your Excellency, I heard that you have placed His Royal Highness the Prince of our country under house arrest? You should know that His Royal Highness is the brother of His Majesty of our country, and if he is angry, he may not be able to do anything with the Papal States, but Asia, you should not be able to enter again, and those who are already in the country will not be able to come back......"

The translated words are naturally European models, and the threat in Zheng Zhilong's original words has been reduced as much as possible.

Majdalzini's expression was always very calm, and after listening to the translator's words, he smiled and said, "The general has misunderstood, His Royal Highness the Prince of your country is a guest in Rome, His Majesty the Pope is in poor health, it is expected that he will personally meet His Royal Highness the Prince in three days at most, and the general does not need to worry." ”

Zheng Zhilong looked at Ma Yidalzini and was vigilant, this person is rumored to be lustful and wealthy, but when he sees it with his own eyes, he knows that it is definitely not as rumored, this is a scheming smiling tiger, which cannot be taken lightly!

A smile appeared on Zheng Zhilong's face, and he said, "I have prepared a joint military exercise with Spain, I wonder if His Excellency the Archbishop is interested in observing it?" ”

Majdalzini came for this, so he naturally agreed, and then asked casually: "General, what agreement have you reached with Spain?" Can you tell us a little bit about that? ”

Spain was powerful, and the Papal States also faced threats from neighboring countries, especially the Franks, who were dissatisfied with the Papal States, which needed Spanish protection.

If the Ming Dynasty reached some secret agreement with Spain, it could threaten the Papal States, and Majdalzini wanted to find out.

Zheng Zhilong said calmly: "We have reached a trade treaty and are ready to set up a worldwide trade management body. There are also military treaties to form a combined fleet to maintain the security of peaceful nations around the world. ”

The offensive and defensive alliance, this matter has not yet been finalized, and all European countries do not want Spain to have such a strong reinforcement, so Zheng Zhilong avoided mentioning it.

Ma Idarzini had already heard some rumors, but listening to Zheng Zhilong's words, he couldn't help frowning.

The World Trade Organization, the two big countries of the East and the West, is this to put aside other countries and monopolize world trade?

Combined fleet, this is to control all sea routes, control sea trade?

If these two articles are really implemented, it may be that the fleets of other European countries can only hide in their domestic ports, after all, they do not have the ability to send a large-scale fleet out of Europe to conquer a certain country, but the Ming Dynasty has proved that they have!

If the Ming Dynasty and Spain really did this, the rest of Europe could suffer unpredictable losses, and the consequences would be extremely terrible!

While Majdalzini was chatting with Zheng Zhilong, Councillor Maynard of the Netherlands and Governor Antonio of Franks looked at him from time to time.

They have different thoughts, and they also don't want the shipping route, and the trade is monopolized by Spain and the Ming Dynasty, and the reason why they are still patient is to see the real combat strength of the Ming Dynasty's army, so as to judge the next move.

The Papal States were not really a state in the true sense of the word, they had no interests abroad, and they didn't care much, they were more worried about whether the situation in Europe as a whole would cause changes and threaten the Papal States.

After all, the bloodbathing of the Papal States in history, or the people who want to bloodied the Papal States, has always existed.

Majdalzini looked at Zheng Zhilong and didn't speak immediately, he couldn't say anything more about this matter, so as not to be dissatisfied, his heart turned around, his expression was solemn, and he said: "General, I heard that your East is resisting us from spreading the glory of God and killing our missionaries?" ”

A sea breeze blew, Zheng Zhilong seemed to smell a smell of blood, and he said quietly: "I don't know about other places, but I never have in my Daming." ”

The missionaries are not as good as they advertise, and they are accompanied by bloody storms and bloody rains along the way, and there are many corpses and bones, naturally, there are many people who resist, and there are many missionaries who have been counter-killed, and they exist everywhere.