Chapter 536: Magellan's Encounter

In Madrid, Charles V summoned Magellan first.

Charles V was a great monarch of Europe.

Charles V was the son of Philip I of the Habsburg House of Austria and Queen Juana of Castile, grandson of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, grandson of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I and Duchess Mary of the Duchy of Burgundy.

Anyway, through a series of complicated marriage issues, Charles V became one of the most powerful monarchs in Europe, and Charles V's domain was not only Spain.

Nothing else, just look at the title of Charles V. Charles, blessed by God, Holy Roman Emperor, Eternal Augustus, King of the Roman People, King of Italy, King of All Spain, King of Sicily, King of Naples, King of Sardinia and Corsica, King of Jerusalem, King of the East and West Indies, Grand Duke of Austria, Duke of Burgundy, Duke of Brabant, Duke of Lorraine, Duke of Styria, Duke of Carinthia, Duke of Carnhola, Duke of Limburg, Duke of Luxembourg, Duke of Gelderland, Duke of Württemberg, Count of Alsace, Marquis of Namur, Count of Flanders, Count of Habsburg, Count of Tyrol, Count of Gorizia, Count of Barcelona, Count of Charolais, Count of Avatu, Count of Burgundy-Palatinate, Count of Hainaut, Count of Holland, Count of Jutphen, Count of Roussillon.

However, the center of Charles V's reign was in Spain.

One of the first things Charles V did when he became King of Spain was to carry on his grandmother's legacy. Continue the great voyage business. One of them is to sponsor a lot of navigators.

And Magellan was one of the navigators sent by Charles V.

However, Charles V had too much of an impression of Magellan, and he thought that Magellan's voyage had long since failed. Moreover, the Spanish captains who escaped back slandered Magellan as a madman in the court. Charles V will also be affected.

Of course, if Magellan returns with honors, that's it.

Now the situation is as if Magellan was captured by a country in the East. Throw the entire fleet in the east and come back alone.

You know, the entire fleet was financed by Charles V. It was the property of Charles V. When Magellan departed, he had signed a contract with Charles V.

Many of the details of this contract are as follows.

The following is a series of provisions, the first of which provides that Magellan and Rui Faliro are given special priority for the discovery of land in these unexplored seas. It was agreed that one-twentieth of all the income from their newly discovered lands would go to Magellan and Faliro. Also, if you can find more than six islands, they are entitled to two of them. In addition, as in the contract with Columbus, they were given the title of governor of all these lands and islands, which could be passed on to their descendants. As for the royal inspectors, treasurers, and accountants who accompanied the expedition, they were only responsible for overseeing financial expenditures, and there was absolutely no purpose of restricting the free movement of the two captains. The king was then tasked with equipping the five ships of the agreed tonnage, guaranteeing crews, food, and artillery for two years.

But this was not all, but a decision was issued to all the Spanish government agencies and officials at all levels, instructing them to henceforth be acquainted with the agreement and to assist Magellan and Fariro in all facts, especially in every specific matter, that is to say, this document was communicated in black and white to all the strata and institutions, and to everyone from the crown prince to the ordinary soldiers. From this moment on, the whole of Spain, in fact, had to serve two obscure Portuguese exiles.

However, such a large investment. Such a big help. Charles V, and even the magnates of the court, were not good people who did not ask for anything in return.

Magellan had to bring them enough profit. Otherwise, Magellan's situation is definitely not pretty. Like now.

Magellan is back.

But he threw the fleet to the east. Not to mention these losses. There is not enough return on its own. It was enough to send Magellan into the cold.

Magellan dragged his disabled leg and walked step by step into the palace of Charles V. Get down on one knee and salute Charles V.

After the salute between the two sides.

Charles V said: "What is the situation in the East? Ferdinand, explain. ”

"Yes." Magellan said Oriental things, several times. Speaking of it at this moment, it can be said that it is a familiar road. I said it in an old way.

Charles V had heard the report before, though. I also have to listen to the report of the person concerned. But there's nothing new. Charles V said: "The fleet is now in the hands of King Yong, as a guarantee, only after the fleet of Dongyong can return safely, our fleet can be put back, right?" ”

Magellan said, "Yes." ”

Charles V did not hear Magellan say anything new, and said almost as reported by the people below: "Then may Ferdinand explain some of the actions of the voyage?" ”

Magellan had already expected it and said, "Your Highness, is it about that rebellion?" ”

"They say it's not a rebellion, it's an act of justice that has been stopped." A Spanish official said.

These defected Spanish sailors had already returned to Spain a year ago and spent a year spreading rumors. Collusion with Spanish officials.

Magellan had a premonition of such an outcome, but he believed that he would prove his innocence.

Charles V was a nobleman and a king. Therefore, in the eyes of Charles V, all people are divided into useful and useless. Charles V asked Magellan to come to him in person, which was an opportunity for him to convince himself personally, but Magellan did not say anything new and did not have any new interests.

Charles V had no choice but to abandon Magellan. As soon as he waved his hand, two attendants immediately guided Magellan down, and naturally someone investigated Magellan.

Charles V continued to see Dongyong's emissary, Zheng Shen.

Zheng Shen was born as a pirate, has good skills, has a strong body, and has more or less read books. There's also a bit of culture. Favored by Westerners.

Zheng Shen just bowed and said, "On behalf of His Royal Highness King Yong, the foreign minister greets His Royal Highness." ”

From Dongyong to Spain, Zheng Shen learned some Spanish along the way. But this period of time is not enough for Zheng Shen to master it. And on this occasion, even if Zheng Shen understands Spanish. I can also speak Chinese.

Naturally, there were translators who translated the words to Charles V.

Charles V said, "Say hello to King Yong on my behalf." ”

After saying kind words to each other, Zheng Shen said: "King Yong sent his ministers here in the hope of friendly exchanges with your country. ”

Zhu Houhuang sent Zheng Shen over. Of course, it is necessary to open up new shipping lanes and increase financial resources for Dongyong, but there is also a deep understanding of Europe, to understand the European form, and to fight for the Franco. All want to have a friendly country in Europe.

Therefore, befriending Spain is an important task for Zheng Shen, of course, it is only a little worse than the task of opening up waterways.

So as soon as Zheng Shen spoke, he went straight to the point.

Zheng Shen was born as a pirate, has good skills, has a strong body, and has more or less read books. There's also a bit of culture. Favored by Westerners.

Zheng Shen just bowed and said, "On behalf of His Royal Highness King Yong, the foreign minister greets His Royal Highness." ”

From Dongyong to Spain, Zheng Shen learned some Spanish along the way. But this period of time is not enough for Zheng Shen to master it. And on this occasion, even if Zheng Shen understands Spanish. I can also speak Chinese.

Naturally, there were translators who translated the words to Charles V.

Charles V said, "Say hello to King Yong on my behalf." ”

After saying kind words to each other, Zheng Shen said: "King Yong sent his ministers here in the hope of friendly exchanges with your country. ”

Zhu Houhuang sent Zheng Shen over. Of course, it is necessary to open up new shipping lanes and increase financial resources for Dongyong, but there is also a deep understanding of Europe, to understand the European form, and to fight for the Franco. All want to have a friendly country in Europe.

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