Madrid, Spain.

King Charles I of England was beheaded by Cromwell, and his wife and children were all exiled.

In a secondary school history textbook, the restoration of the Stuart dynasty is recounted. Charles II, the protagonist of the restoration, was indulging in pleasure in the manor at this time, drinking in broad daylight until darkness.

"Charles, you can't do this, you should cheer up." Mother Mary tried to persuade her.

Since he was only a prince in exile, he could not be called Charles II, his real name was Charles James Stuart.

Charles, who was only in his early twenties, smiled drunken and hazy: "Mother, I know that I will take back the throne." But that doesn't stop me from drinking, and when I wake up tomorrow, I'll go to practice riding. ”

He began to live in exile at the age of 12, worked as a beggar, and slept on the streets. I've also learned crafts, I've been a craftsman, and I've got a lot of messy skills.

Over the years, he has a precocious, cynical, and dissolute personality.

Once you get the money, you must indulge in it, anyway, you will spend it first.

The mother, son, brothers and sisters first sought support from France. His mother, Maria, was the aunt of the King of France.

However, the French king Louis XIV was not yet in power, and the French queen mother did not have a good relationship with Maria, so the French government refused to help them recover.

So they went to Holland again, because Charles II's sister was the wife of the Prince of Orange. It is a pity that the Prince of Orange, who was still wearing open crotch pants at this time, and was abolished from the position of Dutch consul, could not provide effective help at all.

In desperation, the family came to Spain for help.

Halfway through, Charles II's younger brother James chose to separate from his family and resolutely joined the French army (that James II).

Maria said in a serious tone: "Spain refuses to provide support, we have to go to Italy again." You are not allowed to squander the rest of the money, otherwise we won't even be able to pay enough for the journey. ”

Along the way, there were noble relatives who gave money, and Charles II enjoyed it when he had it, and continued to live in exile when the money was spent.

The quality of life of the family was either a nobleman or a beggar.

Charles smiled strangely: "Mother, don't fantasize, the Medici family and the Duke of Savoy can't give us any support. Of course, you can go and get a sum of money, and the last thing they lack is money. ”

Maria's sister, married to the Duke of Savoy.

Maria's mother was born into the Medici family.

"Mom, brother!"

Elizabeth, the exiled princess, suddenly rushed in and said in surprise: "I heard from the nobles in the city that the Chinese envoys are in Portugal, and they have brought a lot of Chinese noble knights. If we can get China's help, maybe we can restore the country! ”

Maria's eyes lit up: "Legend has it that the Emperor of China was once an exiled prince, and he had the same experience as us!" Those who came to Europe were only Chinese envoys, and I am afraid that they would not dare to make their own claims. But we can go to China and convince the emperor of China to send a large army to defeat the rebel Cromwell! ”

Charles, who was drunk, was also excited: "China should be fun, and it must be interesting along the way, and maybe you can go to the original island to explore." ”

Mary was very speechless about this son, heartless, and did not care about restoration at all.

In fact, even if Charles became Charles II, he was still so heartless.

He has superb political skills, can always easily resolve crises, and is humorous and tolerant and benevolent. But as long as it doesn't bother him to enjoy life, he doesn't care about anything.

As a king, his wife was infertile, and he didn't bother to divorce and remarry, but he had more than ten sons with his mistress. The legitimacy of the bastard is too low to be able to succeed to the throne, and he doesn't care about it. Anyway, enjoy it until death, and let my younger brother return to China to be the king after death.

The family soon left Spain by boat and went to Portugal to meet the Chinese envoys.

Maria was there to ask for help, but Charles was purely thinking about China. The prince, who began to go into exile at the age of 12, was accustomed to the warmth and coldness of the world, he had no hope for anyone, and his philosophy of life was to enjoy life to the fullest.

……

Lisbon.

The Chinese delegation has been staying for more than half a month, attending banquets for three days, and also taking time to hold consultations and negotiations.

On behalf of the Chinese court, Zhang Ruifeng signed the Treaty of Lisbon with João IV:

First, China recognized Portugal as an independent country and João IV as King of Portugal.

Second, Portugal recognizes Macao as Chinese territory, and there is no longer any dispute between the two countries over Macao.

Thirdly, the ports of China and Portugal, including overseas ports, are open to each other and give each other preferential tariffs.

The treaty is short, but it is absolutely fair.

When China became the first country in the world to recognize Portugal's independence, João IV was ecstatic, and on the day the treaty was signed, he sent diplomats to European countries.

He's going to make the news public so that the whole of Europe knows about it!

"May I ask Mr. Messenger, has the Chinese prince married a wife?" João IV inquired expectantly.

Marriages were very important in Europe, and João IV was a headache because European royal families disdained to marry Portugal.

His eldest son can only marry the daughter of a nobleman in the country.

His eldest daughter and second daughter are twins, the eldest daughter has died, and the second daughter is not yet married.

The third daughter was also of the age to be married, and there was also no European royal interest - this Princess Caterina later married Charles II of England. At that time, Charles II, who had just been restored, was not recognized by European countries, and happened to be a couple with the Portuguese princess who no one wanted.

Zhang Ruifeng was noncommittal, and said politely: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of our country already has a marriage contract. ”

Joao IV persevered and asked, "What about the other princes?" As long as it is a Chinese prince, my two daughters have reached marriageable age. ”

Zhang Ruifeng said: "This ...... I need to go back to your country to start Your Majesty. ”

"There is no hurry," said João IV, smiling, "my youngest daughter, Katarina, is not yet fifteen years old, and has time to await news from the Chinese royal family. When Mr. Envoy returns to China, I will send diplomats to follow me to discuss the marriage between the two countries. ”

Now that the diplomatic treaty has been signed, Portugal has nothing to be nostalgic for, and Zhang Ruifeng officially proposed his resignation.

João IV, however, said: "It is heartening that the two countries have established diplomatic relations. Please stay a few more days, Mr. Messenger, and I'll have a great feast!" ”

Zhang Ruifeng wanted to roll his eyes when he heard this, in the past half a month, the mission has found out the situation in Portugal. Overseas colonies were lost, domestic commerce was controlled by the Dutch, the native population was lost, and many rural areas were already sparsely populated. In this case, the king is still in the mood to have a banquet at two ends in three days?

If it weren't for the blood-sucking in the colonies, Portugal would have collapsed long ago!

João IV, however, felt that a grand banquet had to be held.

He has been trying his diplomacy for years, but has not been able to make progress. Now, at last, there are major powers that have recognized Portugal's independence, how can it not be celebrated?

"Your Majesty, the British royal family in exile asks to see you." The court minister hurried in.

João IV wondered: "The British royal family? Who are they? ”

The court minister replied: "Queen Mary, Prince Charles, Princess Elizabeth, Prince Henry, Princess Anne." They...... I want to meet with the Chinese envoys. ”

João IV understood in an instant, and said with a smile: "Arrange for them to meet with the Chinese envoys." ”

João IV was anxious to establish diplomatic relations with Britain, but Cromwell took the opportunity to extort money from economic, military, political, and religious ...... forced him to sign unequal treaties in all directions.

Seeing the contents of the treaty, João IV's lungs were about to explode.

Now is the right time for the Chinese to come into contact with the British royal family. If the British royal family can be restored, Portugal will take the opportunity to establish diplomatic relations with Britain. If it can't be restored, there will be no loss to Portugal, and it will still disgust Cromwell a few times.

The two sides met at the Royal Palace of Portugal.

Prince Henry and Princess Anne were just kids. The only ones who really came forward were Queen Mary, Prince Charles and Princess Elijah.

With a pair of children and daughters, Maria pulled on the hem of her skirt and saluted the Chinese envoy: "It is a great honor to meet Her Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine of China and Mr. Chinese Envoy. I am Queen Mary of England, and this is my son Charles, and my daughter Elizabeth. ”

Since the British side is a queen, Na Lu Tianxiang is just right to meet him, and said with a smile: "It's a pleasure to meet you, I already know what happened to you, and I deeply sympathize with it." ”

Maria did not ask for help directly, but patted her ass and said: "I have always heard that Chinese nobles are elegant and beautiful, and when I saw Her Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine today, I realized that it was all true." His Royal Highness's beauty can no longer be described in words, and only His Majesty the Emperor of China can marry such a perfect wife. ”

Lu Tianxiang smiled faintly, she still had a scar on her face, which was left by the war with the Arabs. Although the scar is shallow, it can be seen up close, which affects the appearance somewhat.

This queen in exile can't even shoot a sycophant.

Lu Tianxiang asked, "I heard that Madame used to be a French princess?" ”

Mary replied, "Louis XIV, King of France, is my own nephew." ”

Lu Tianxiang asked again: "The Dutch ruler is the grandson of his wife?" ”

Maria replied: "The contemporary Prince of Orange, indeed, is my grandson, but he has been illegally deprived of the honour of Dutch consulship by damned Dutch merchants. ”

Lu Tianxiang asked again: "Madame is from the famous Medici family?" ”

Mary replied, "My mother's surname is Medici." ”

Lu Tianxiang looked at Zhang Ruifeng, and Zhang Ruifeng already understood.

They were in Portugal for more than half a month, and in addition to attending banquets and negotiations, they were also frantically inquiring about Europe.

The British queen in exile in front of her can be taken in, and many places can be used.

Lu Tianxiang stopped talking, and Zhang Ruifeng said, "Your Royal Highness, we still have to visit various countries. If it is convenient for her Royal Highness, can Her Royal Highness accompany us? ”

"Absolutely!" Mary was overjoyed.

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