readx; "Decades before da Gama, during the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty, Zheng He's fleet had already visited East Africa. In the face of Anna's incredulous gaze, Zhu Youzhen said proudly, "China has a legend of the Rui beast 'Qilin' since ancient times, Zheng He found a giraffe in Africa, and thought it was very similar to the description of the Qilin, so he brought it back to Emperor Chengzu to show it and recorded it in the annals."www.biquge.info It can be seen from this that my Ming Dynasty has not lost to your country in navigation. ”

Anna didn't believe it and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid what you said may not be true, right?" If your country had already arrived in Africa, why not make it your territory? ”

"Our country does not take pleasure in conquest, but only respects the four seas with grace and might." Zhu Youzhen said, "Zheng He's six trips to the West brought peace and friendship, not bloodshed and enslavement. ”

Despite his attempts to make it as light as possible, the stubborn Anna felt that her pride as a Portuguese had been hurt, snorted softly, ignored Zhu Youzhen, and rode away from the horse.

When Zhu Youzhen was smiling bitterly, Joao caught up and laughed: "Your Majesty the Emperor, my sister is very powerful, right?" Normally, I don't dare to mess with her! ”

Zhu Youzhen had to say a few perfunctory words, and at the same time thought in his heart: This negotiation with the Portuguese mission will definitely not be easy.

After arriving in Xiangshan, Zhu Youzhen ordered the Imperial City Guard Regiment to be on guard at the foot of the mountain, and he accompanied the Joao brothers and sisters to enjoy the scenery with Zhu Cunqi and Qiu Lina. Xiangshan is famous for its red leaves, and it is still spring at this time, of course, you can't see the beautiful scenery of the red leaves, but the green of the mountains and the various nameless flowers dotted with them still make Anna breathtaking.

There is a group of palace-style buildings on the peak of Xiangshan, which belongs to the emperor's palace and is under the jurisdiction of Taichang Temple, but Zhu Youzhen has never been here. This time, taking the opportunity of visiting Xiangshan, Zhu Youzhen set the negotiation location here.

Joao naturally knows that this trip is not for fun, and negotiation is the most important thing. Therefore, the two sides quickly sat down separately, the Ming side was the emperor Zhu Youzhen, the concubine Zhu Cunqi, and the Portuguese side was the king Joao and the princess Anna, and the Portuguese naval commander-in-chief Estrada, which was definitely the highest level of meeting. The interpreter was Tjulina and the missionary Maldini.

Joao and Zhu Youzhen had talked once in the past, but now that both are the supreme rulers of their respective countries, the weight of the negotiations has greatly increased. Therefore, João first proposed that the two countries should establish diplomatic relations on an equal footing in the form of a formal treaty and send envoys to each other.

Zhu Youzhen agreed, but stressed that the two countries must first clarify the issue of Macao's sovereignty. Only when Portugal officially recognized that the sovereignty of Macao belonged to the Ming Dynasty was truly equal.

In the eyes of the Portuguese, Macao, like Brazil, Mozambique, Goa and other places, is their own colony, and since it has been occupied, it is the territory of the Kingdom of Portugal, and it is not easy to spit it out. But Joao and Zhu Youzhen agreed to this article when they met for the first time, and of course it is not easy to regret it at this time.

Of course, João was not willing to give up his Far Eastern stronghold easily. He proposed a plan to recognize that the sovereignty of Macao belonged to the Ming Dynasty, but to lease Macao in the form of a lease for 50 years, which would be renewed at the end of the lease. During the Lend-Lease period, Portugal retained control of Macau.

Zhu Youzhen categorically rejected this, thinking to himself that there were still fewer concessions in China's modern history. It is said that it is a lease, but in fact it is a robbery, and it is still a colony in essence! Unless he dies, he will definitely not let the history of humiliation repeat itself!

Joao naturally refused to back down easily, and the first item of the negotiations reached an impasse. Seeing that the two rulers were pale and tense, Anna still said, "We have come thousands of miles to see His Majesty the Emperor, not to quarrel with you. Macau, of course, belongs to His Majesty the Emperor, but now there are thousands of Portuguese there, and His Majesty the Emperor is also invited to consider their situation and livelihood. ”

Zhu Youzhen's face softened slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "Since the princess said so, considering the overall situation of the friendly relations between the two countries, I allow the Portuguese to continue to live in Macao. However, I had to send local officials to Macao and enact laws and regulations. Unlike the Ming Decree, these regulations do not affect the lives of the Portuguese, for example, they do not have to pay taxes to our country. However, if anyone violates the law, they must be punished, which is also to ensure the prosperity and stability of Macau. The shipyards in Macao belong to your country, and your navy can also anchor in Macao, but I will also send an army to be stationed in Macao. ”

Joao thought about it again and again, thinking that if the Portuguese could continue to live in Macao without having to pay taxes to the Ming Dynasty, wouldn't that mean that the place was still Portuguese. Therefore, he was willing to accept the previous conditions, but he still wanted to discuss the issue of the Ming sending troops to Macao.

Zhu Youzhen resolutely refused to back down this time, and said that only the garrison is a symbol of sovereignty, if it can't garrison, then what kind of territory is the Ming Dynasty? However, in order to take care of the mood of Portugal, the strength of this army could be as small as possible, even if it was only a few dozen men.

Although Joao was reluctant, considering the huge benefits of establishing diplomatic relations with the Ming Dynasty, he finally agreed to Zhu Youzhen's request.

Zhu Youzhen finally breathed a sigh of relief. In fact, his policy towards Macao is basically a kind of "one country, two systems", and only the fact that the Portuguese navy is allowed to anchor makes him a little helpless. There's no way, who made the naval strength of the Ming Dynasty almost equal to zero, unable to restrain others? Moreover, at this stage, Zhu Youzhen still wants to use the Portuguese Navy, but he can only come up with this expedient measure.

After solving the most difficult problem in Macau, Zhu Youzhen also happily agreed to João's request, that is, the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries on an equal footing. This made Joao overjoyed, because he had long known that the Ming Dynasty had always regarded himself as the superior country of the Celestial Empire, and if he wanted to deal with it, he must be given tribute, and this was something that Portugal would never agree to. Now that Zhu Youzhen no longer insists on this article, the biggest obstacle between the two countries does not exist.

As for the exchange of envoys, this is a diplomatic practice, and Zhu Youzhen also agreed with his mouth. On the Portuguese side, Anna was appointed ambassador, and Zhu Youzhen also agreed to Portugal to build an embassy in Beijing. As for the envoy to Portugal, Zhu Youzhen has not yet thought about it, and Joao does not control Portugal now, so this article will be put on hold for the time being.

After talking about the political aspect, it is time to talk about the economy. This is also one of the purposes for Zhu Youzhen to let Zhu Cunqi attend the negotiations, after all, she has been in charge of the Huanghai Business Gang for a long time, and she is much more proficient than herself in specific business affairs, and she just needs to grasp the general direction.

Joao is also a good negotiator. He proposed: On the issue of Macao just now, Portugal made great concessions, so now the Ming Dynasty should also make concessions, and Portugal must maintain a surplus in trade between the two countries.

Zhu Youzhen laughed and said, "This is naturally possible." However, since His Royal Highness the King wants to make a surplus, he has to provide goods that are of interest to the people of the Ming Dynasty. Don't know what to buy in your country? ”

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