"Why do the Spaniards and the Portuguese reject you so much? Is it because of the Papal Meridian? ”

"That's partly the reason why those damn bastards used the Pope's instructions to divide up the world! I've never heard of anything crazier than this! Those greedy lunatics! "At the mention of the famous papal meridian, even the well-mannered Frank Argot could not help but complain.

The Papal Meridian is the dividing line between Spain and Portugal in the division of the colonies between Pope Alexander VI 58 years ago, stipulating that several islands of the newly discovered South American continent are the meridian as the dividing line, and all land west of the line is assigned to Spain, and all land to the east belongs to Portugal.

Subsequently, Portugal and Spain further signed the famous "Treaty of Tordesillas" in world history, which was actually Spain taking advantage of the fact that Pope Alexander VI was a Spaniard, and issued four consecutive instructions insisting that Spain should belong to Spain whether they sailed or traveled to the west or south, whether they were in the east, the west, or the dividing line between Spain and Portugal, and the land found in India.

Feeling unjustly treated, the King of Portugal immediately threatened the Queen of Spain, and finally the two sides compromised a new treaty, the Treaty of Tordesilas, in which Spain secured exclusive rights to the American continent and Portugal gained full power over southern Africa, the Indian Ocean, and even the western Pacific Ocean.

It was not until recent years that Spain became more and more powerful, especially the current Holy Roman Empire Crown Prince Philip II had super political skills, with the help of the huge income of the American continent to create a powerful fleet, which has overwhelmed the former overlord Portuguese, and in recent years, the Spaniards have frequently appeared in East Asia and Southeast Asia, which is also the beginning of the misfortune of the unlucky Dutch merchant Argot.

"Okay, let's stop talking about those annoying things, it's all in the past, isn't it? Dear friends. Kira Yoshitoki's language became more and more fluent, and he enthusiastically opened a bottle of French sparkling wine for them, which was also the wine in the Nanban Merchant House, probably the things that Tsuda Sect and usually used to decorate, and of course he had to taste it in his hand when he arrived at Kira Yoshitoki.

In the future, he will have a new name, champagne, which is the famous celebration wine, in this era of Europe has been used as a banquet, wedding, baptism and other formal occasions must be used as a wine, because the alcohol content is low and the taste is very good, it can be used as an aperitif or as a table wine, is a kind of alcoholic beverage suitable for all ages.

"Oh! Sparkling wine! I didn't expect to meet him here! Joseph! My friend! Thank you for helping us, those Spaniards are so annoying, aren't they? "Frank? Argot said.

"Yes, yes! Both the Spanish and the Portuguese are annoying, and of course I think we should taste the wine first, right? I'm still underage, but I should have no problem tasting a little, and when I have time, I'll treat you to local cuisine and local sake, I'm sure you'll love it! Kira Yoshitoki slowly let go and started talking to Frank.

"Oh! Is it? That's great! The bearded white man was a very funny middle-aged man, and he thanked Kira Yoshitoki for his hospitality: "Warm Joseph! You're the savior of our Argotic Chamber of Commerce, dear little Tia, you should say hello to your new friends, aren't you? ”

The blonde little Lori, who had been curious to lie in front of the window and look at the street scene, finally remembered that she hadn't announced her name yet, and hurriedly walked over to him and gave him a very elegant lady's salute, greeting: "Hello! Joseph of the East, you can call me Claudia! I am fascinated by the beautiful scenery and the special culture, and I love it! ”

"Oh! Beautiful Miss Claudia, it's a pleasure to meet you! I've heard that the Netherlands are also beautiful, can you tell me about the beautiful Netherlands? ”

The blonde little Lori shrugged her shoulders and said, "Oh! The Netherlands is a beautiful place, with quiet farms, beautiful harbours, beautiful windmills, and most of all, idyllic scenery that you can't get tired of seeing all year round! Every autumn, everyone will go to the woods to collect nuts, and your aunt will make delicious fruit pies! It's just that the baked apples are very delicious! If you eat it once, you'll love it! ”

"Huh! I'll definitely try it when I have the chance. Kira didn't pay much attention to the expression of the blonde Lori, and said to Frank Argot, "But why did you come to Sakai Town?" Hirado, Hakata, Hirado, and Nagasaki in Kyushu should be more suitable for you. Kira was very interested in them, he didn't want to discuss with a professional navigator how strange the voyages of this era were, but he was simply more interested in the Netherlands.

Frank Argot spread his hands to him and said helplessly, "Oh! You already know that they have treaty and papal meridian protection, and we are uninvited guests, don't we? ”

In Kyushu, neither the Portuguese nor the Spaniards welcomed this group of Dutch uninvited guests, they could only come to Sakai Town with the fleet, and as soon as they arrived in Sakai Town, they clashed with the Spanish caravan that also arrived, the reason was still the issue of fighting for trade rights, the Netherlands were not in the agreement between Spain and Portugal, and if they didn't happen to meet Kira Yoshishi to help them tide over the difficulties, they had to be driven away.

"What's more, the island to the west is also the territory of the Spaniards and the Portuguese, as well as the Catholic ......" Before Frank could finish his words, he was suddenly interrupted by the blonde little Lori: "Uncle Frank! I think you must have drunk too much! Now it's time to wake up! ”

"Oh! Yes! Dear little Tia reminded me in a timely manner! Old Frank needs to wake up! Sorry! My friend! Frank Argot shrugged his shoulders and said he couldn't help it, and it seemed that he didn't think the topic was too good to bring up.

Kira Yoshitoki also noticed the influence of the blonde little Lori on Frank, frowned a little and thought for a moment before saying, "Beautiful Claudia, can you tell me what bothers you?" For example, something related to Spain or Catholicism? ”

"Sorry Joseph! I don't have anything to say......" Claudia picked up her glass in a daze, as if she had no interest in his question, which made Kira feel at a loss, and after this conversation, it had already reminded him that the Dutch people in this era should be a group of bitter people, but why were the Dutch people reluctant to mention it?

"Beautiful Claudia, I think friends should be honest with each other, don't they? It just so happens that I know a little bit about religion, and maybe I can help you a little or something! Facing the slightly disdainful gaze of the blonde little Lori, Kira Yoshitoki could only smile bitterly and said, "Don't look at me like that, okay?" I guess you need help, don't you? You see dear Frank is giving you a look. ”

Under the puzzled gaze of the blonde little Lori, old Frank straightened up in embarrassment, coughed lightly and said, "Hmm! Dear little Tia! I think we should listen to what Joseph has to say, such as what help to give, after all, we have not yet paid for the return trip, what do you say? ”

"As you wish! Uncle Frank! Claudia finally listened to old Frank, after all, she was a well-bred girl.

Kira Yoshitoki patiently asked, "Claudia, can you answer my question?" This will help to solve your difficulties. ”

"Does it matter?"

"Yes! It's important, because the Netherlands needs freedom of religion, it needs national autonomy, doesn't it? ”

"You...... How do you know? Claudia was amazed that this mysterious Oriental man knew a secret thousands of miles away, and although it was only a semi-open secret, it was inconceivable for anyone outside Europe to know it.

"Dear little Tia, I think we should heed Joseph's advice and treat our friends with full respect, shouldn't we?" Old Frank seemed to realize that his Oriental friend was hiding some secrets, and he decided to listen carefully to what advice he could have.

"Thank you for your support, Frank! The Dutch people need self-government, they need great Protestantism, and I think that's right! So Miss Claudia, can you tell me if you are a Catholic, or a Protestant? ”

"Nope! I have no comment on this question! Claudia resolutely refused to answer.

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PS: Many people guessed wrong, right? It's not Lilu Agote, the reason is naturally that the timeline is wrong, but Agot is the same, so what is the identity of the blonde Lori? If you can't guess today, you'll have to wait until tomorrow to find out!

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