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Compared with the Dutch, the 'sea coachman', the Portuguese are slightly behind, and the future 'sun never sets' empire and the British Empire are even slower in this regard. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

However, because of the unique advantages of Lisbon and the Strait of Gibraltar, Portugal can also be regarded as an old empire, a 'man of the circle'.

In terms of pioneering, they are indeed inferior to several other pioneers, but Li Yuanqing clearly knows that these dogs are no worse than the British and Dutch in terms of profit.

You know, the huge Brazil has always been the traditional territory of the Portuguese.

It's just that Li Yuanqing doesn't know at this time whether these dog crumbs are now extending their tentacles to that huge and rich land.

"Huh. Persian Gulf? That's a good idea. Mr. Thomas, I'll definitely think about it. ”

Li Yuanqing smiled and picked up the wine glass and took a sip lightly, but the expression on his face was undeniable.

At this time, Portugal had occupied Macau for more than 70 years, and it already had some deep-rooted flavors.

These dog offal, though, are quite savvy.

The land they occupy in Macau is very small.

It may not even be as big as a nearby thriving village. In addition, they have always respectfully paid 'rent' to Daming, so neither the imperial court nor the local officials took this matter seriously.

At this time, although the Governor's Mansion of Macao was already quite large-scale, it was afraid that it was not as large as a large mansion in the surrounding villages and towns, which also made the surrounding officials relax their vigilance, and many ordinary people would come here to work and earn some extra money.

However, although its layout does not have the pomp of the Ming Dynasty, its internal facilities are still quite good, very luxurious, full of Western traditional style.

It can also be seen from this that these dog offal, in this land, how much silver they have collected!

At this time, the place where Juan Thomas hosted Li Yuanqing was the main hall of the Governor's Palace, and although the table was not large, it was long enough.

The ladies and children laughed and played at the two long tables at the bottom, while the men talked about business at the main table at the top.

Joseph has been with Li Yuanqing for five or six years.

Although his life is not as free as when he was in Europe, the degree of comfort is far more than in the past, and it is almost the enjoyment of the orthodox 'master', and he also deeply understands Li Yuanqing's temper, and he will never dare to be sloppy and sloppy in carrying out Li Yuanqing's instructions.

A few small talks between him and Juan Thomas lead the conversation to the right path, but it is a half-truth.

At this time, hearing Li Yuanqing's reply, Juan Thomas couldn't help but be stunned, and after a moment, he reacted and said with a smile: "Honorable general, according to the combat effectiveness of you and your army, you can definitely teach those nasty Muslims a lesson!" You know, we Portuguese, must hate to do business with them. ”

In this era, Muslim navigation was still flourishing, especially in the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean, but because of stubborn conservatism, this gap was soon to be widened.

Li Yuanqing smiled: "Honorable Mr. Thomas, thank you for the reminder. By the way, I have a few questions, and I've always wanted to ask you, I wonder if it's convenient for you? ”

Juan Thomas was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "Of course, honorable General Li, you can come to Macao, it really makes Macao flourish!" Just ask, and I'll know everything. ”

For the Portuguese at this time, including the Dutch and the Japanese, these people who are familiar with the terrain and environment of East Asia will never dare to provoke the Ming Dynasty easily.

In their eyes, Da Ming at this time is still a huge giant behemoth!

And Li Yuanqing is an important frontier area in the northern part of the Ming Dynasty, and the most powerful general, Juan Thomas naturally dares not slack off.

Not to mention, the huge fleet of ships that I want to cover the harbor.

In this world, the strong have always been respected!

Whether it is the Dutch or the Portuguese, at this time, they are still mainly 'tricky' in East Asia, not like in Southeast Asia, which is completely bloody and violent plunder!

To a certain extent, over the years, the Han pirates who have crossed the Ming Dynasty, Japan, and the surrounding areas of the South Seas have made great contributions!

Of course, in the future, the Zheng family will play the role of a 'barrier'!

What a pity!

Zheng Zhilong held a hand of ace cards in vain and held it in his hand until he died, but he couldn't play it out.

At this time, looking at Juan Thomas's respect, Li Yuanqing smiled and said, "Venerable Mr. Thomas, what I want to know is, what is the state in the distant New World?" You Portuguese, have you built a dock in Rio, and besides, those damned Spaniards have already made a fortune in Havana and Veracruz, right? ”

"Huh?"

Juan Thomas couldn't help but be stunned, this time, he was really a little stunned, he really didn't expect that this arrogant Ming noble general in front of him would touch the situation in the New World so much.

But looking at Joseph who was smiling all over his face, Juan Thomas suddenly reacted, it is not an exaggeration to have Joseph's dog offal to help, and this Ming general surnamed Li can know this.

Hurriedly smiled: "Venerable General Li, I didn't expect you to know the situation in the New World so well. I haven't been to the New World for over a decade. However, last year, when I returned to Lisbon, I heard that more and more Portuguese aristocrats, merchants, had gone to the New World to set up farms and grow sugar. The labor and land over there are very cheap, and there should be some profit to be made! Still, as you say, the most lucrative gold and spice business is occupied by the pesky Spaniards! What a sad thing to do! ”

Li Yuanqing nodded slowly.

Although he knows a little about this history, he does not know the specific time.

However, during this time, Li Yuanqing had already learned from Joseph in detail about the world situation he knew, and at this time, in the sixth year of the Great Tomorrow, more than 50 years had passed since the Anglo-Spanish naval battle that changed the world pattern!

At this time, although Spain still maintained its position as the world's top power, the collapse of the 'Invincible Armada' made it difficult to support their roots.

"Huh. The Spaniards are indeed a nuisance, but I don't think they will have a good life like this for long! ”

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The banquet lasted about an hour and a half, Li Yuanqing had a meal, and had a brief chat with Juan Thomas, a group of Portuguese nobles, before going to the guest room they had prepared to rest.

But Joseph stayed.

At this time, in the living room of another small building in the Governor's Palace, Juan Thomas took advantage of the strong candle flame on the side to light a pure Cuban cigar, looked at Joseph with a smile and said, "Tut~~!" Poor child! I really can't imagine that you have been living under the hands of a yellow-haired monkey for so long! Joseph, you are truly a disgrace to the British Empire! ”

"Huh."

In the face of Juan Thomas's invective, Joseph was not angry at all.

He glanced at Juan Thomas with a faint smile, and also took a cigar from the delicate box on the side, put it by the candle flame and lit it carefully, took a puff with great intoxication, looked at Juan Thomas and smiled: "Your Excellency Governor Thomas, my dearest cousin sir, you may laugh at me, but I also remind you that you better not laugh at my noble master, otherwise, when you have to pay a heavy price, even your life, I will not be able to save you!" ”

"What?"

Juan Thomas couldn't help but be furious, and the green tendons on his forehead swelled: "Joseph, you little deflated third who lost your ancestral property, you have been staying in the Ming Kingdom for the past few years, should you be stupid by those disgusting yellow-haired monkeys?" Your master's fleet? Hehe! Hehehehehe......"

Juan Thomas couldn't help but laugh, "In my opinion, it's just a flock of fat sheep!" They don't even have a single artillery! ”

Joseph ignored Juan Thomas's ridicule, and took a deep, intoxicated puff of the cigar in his hand: "Cousin, you may think so, but ~, I also warn you in advance, you better not try it lightly." ”

Joseph paused, then smiled again: "Of course, I also know that you definitely don't have such capital. However, I can also remind you that in today's world, on land, I'm afraid~~, there is no one who can stop my master and his warriors! In the future, at sea, too! ”

"I'm !!"

Juan Thomas couldn't help but take a hard sip.

He almost pointed at Joseph's nose and laughed: "Joseph, because you are still from a noble background, you are really a disgrace to the nobles of the British Empire!" Not only are you willing to be a slave of a yellow-haired monkey, but you also advocate for him like this? ”

"Well, I know, bragging~ doesn't cost money! I also know that your master has indeed won a lot of battles in the northern defense area of the Ming Kingdom. But ~, Joseph, you have to understand! The future is the age of the ocean! These lowly yellow-haired monkeys, they won't stand a chance! They're stupid like pigs! Oh, by the way, in the northern defense area of the Ming Kingdom, aren't there two groups of pigs fighting? ”

Juan Thomas said, unable to help but laugh.

Seeing this, Joseph no longer retorted, but leaned back comfortably on the sofa and enjoyed his cigar to the fullest.

Seeing Joseph's appearance, Juan Thomas's heart began to be suspicious.

As his aunt's cousin, no one knows his cousin's character better than Juan Thomas.

This guy, although his heart is higher than the sky, his eyes are lower than his hands, and he has lost all his money in several businesses that could have made a lot of money.

But even so, this guy's heart is still higher than the sky.

But at this time, he was willing to act as a slave of a yellow-haired monkey far from the 'mainstream world', and even 'unswerving', which ......

Thinking about it, Juan Thomas's eyes narrowed slightly, he strode up to Joseph, grabbed the placket of his chest, and said a little viciously: "Joseph, tell me, where is your destination on this trip?" ”

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