Chapter 595: The Crooked Day
Xie Xuelong's words can be regarded as heartfelt, and it also makes Franco feel extremely reasonable.
As far as the current situation is concerned, they Spain are at an absolute disadvantage in front of the Ming Dynasty. It would be fine if the Ming Dynasty didn't have any intention of getting involved in the West, but now they obviously have plans to expand to the West, and they urgently need to find a partner to work with.
This object can be Spain, and the most suitable one is also Spain.
But again, if they lose this opportunity, Ming's partner may become the Netherlands. Even France, England, and any other country that is willing to become stronger.
And they, Spain, are destined to fall victim to this gluttonous feast.
No one can deny this, including their Majesty the King.
In the same way, they will also use the great power of the Ming to destroy the Netherlands, who are already strong enough to replace them.
If you think so, why not make some sacrifices?
Franco let out a long sigh and stood up. After saying a few words, he turned around and strode away.
"Little Five? What did he say? How not to translate? ”
Xie Xuelong looked at Xiao Wu, who was a little stunned, and asked curiously.
He said, "Master Xie, if this negotiation is successful, I will definitely drink with you!" If not, I will definitely escort you out safely. If I can't keep you, then I'll die with you! Leave! ”
Xiao Wu translated Franco's words in a deep voice.
After hearing this, Xie Xuelong was also a little touched, and the two of them could be regarded as having a fateful friendship. After being silent for a while, Xie Xuelong said with a little emotion:
"Among the red-haired ghosts, there are also people who value love and righteousness!"
After Franco left, he reported to Felipe IV exactly what he had said during the meal.
Felipe IV listened to it and did not sleep all night.
After breakfast on the second day, Felipe IV summoned Xue Xuelong again.
After a night of thinking, Felipe IV's goal was much clearer.
For some of the requirements put forward by the Ming Dynasty, we will fight for them one by one, fight for what should be sought, and compromise for what should be compromised.
Although from time to time there are red faces fighting over some conditions that are difficult to agree on, the overall direction has not changed, and both sides are rushing to reach cooperation.
Felipe IV called many ministers, took turns to fight, and bombarded Xie Xuelong.
Xie Xuelong at this time fully confirmed that Zhu Youzhen did not see the wrong person.
No matter how clever the other party is and can speak well, he will uphold a belief.
His Majesty's interests are the bottom line, and the interests of the Ming Dynasty are the lifeline.
In short, it is one point, you can't let Daming suffer.
But then again, it was originally an invasion, and where can you suffer losses?
In this way, the sincerity of the two sides greatly accelerated the speed of negotiations, and although there were many rules and regulations, by the third day, they had basically passed all over again.
After agreeing on the last detail, Xie Xuelong let out a long sigh of relief.
"Your Majesty, you go through it again, if there is no problem, it will be decided."
Felipe IV studied it from beginning to end with a few more of his confidants, and finally nodded to each other.
"Inspector, we have no objections. That's it! Do you want to start signing the treaty now? ”
"Sign!"
After receiving Xie Xuelong's affirmative reply, Felipe IV Mingren brought pen and paper and signed a treaty of cooperation in the characters of the two countries, in duplicate, and each stamped his seal.
When the seal was solemnly printed on the treaty filled with the languages of both sides, both sides sighed with relief.
To some extent, the signing of this treaty will lead the two countries to different paths.
Both sides have their own goals, and as for whether they will use each other in the future, each will go to the top. Or turn against each other and fight to the death, it depends on how the relationship is maintained.
"Inspector Xie, tonight I will have a banquet in the royal palace, and I invite you and your retinue to a dinner! Don't refuse. ”
"It's better to be respectful than to obey!"
"What do you mean?"
"Yes."
You wise people speak with a lot of words.
In the evening, Felipe IV hosted a grand banquet at the royal palace, inviting the nobles of Mexico City.
During the banquet, Felipe IV enthusiastically introduced Xie Xuelong, a distinguished guest from a large country in the East, and announced the future cooperation with the Ming Dynasty. The atmosphere of the banquet was very warm, and Felipe IV drank more.
Towards the end of the feast, Felipe IV affectionately took the arm of Xuelong.
"Inspector Xie, in the future, our two countries will be a brotherly country that watches over and helps each other. After that, you'll be in Mexico City for a few more days, and I'll let Franco entertain you, and let the Inspector feel the enthusiasm of the Spaniards! ”
"No need, tomorrow, we'll leave for home."
"Go back? What are you panicking about? No, you must stay here for ten days and half a month! ”
"I really can't live." Xie Xuelong still shook his head.
"Why can't you live?"
"The fleet has an agreement that if I don't return within fifteen days, the port of Veracruz will be blown up, and then the other ports."
Felipe IV was speechless.
I'm here to find you two local girls to satisfy your hunger, but it's better for you to bomb my port when you go back late.
Hurry the away!
"Then, I won't leave the overseer behind. If you have the opportunity to come to Mexico City again in the future, you must not be in such a hurry. ”
"Definitely!"
The banquet ended in a warm atmosphere, and Xie Xuelong was also seven points drunk when he went back.
Early the next morning, Xiao Wu called him up according to his instructions.
Outside, Franco had already ordered the carriages and horses and guards to be prepared.
How important it was to learn from the dragon when he came, he was also better than that at this time.
"Inspector Xie, I am sending you to Port Veracruz on the orders of Your Majesty! We're going to be together for a few more days! Franco had a smile on his face, clearly pleased that the negotiations had come to a successful conclusion.
"There won't be any more assassinations this time, will we? I've really run out of grenades! ”
"Haha, the Inspector Xie laughed. I will never allow the same thing to happen twice. Let's go? ”
"Let's go!"
"Inspector Xie, you sit in the carriage in front. Little Five, let's take one. Franco pointed to the slightly larger carriage in front of him, and then dragged Xiao Wu who wanted to follow him.
"Huh?" Xiao Wu cast a puzzled look at Franco.
"Hehe, don't delay your supervisor's good deeds." Franco chuckled and winked at him.
How did the simple little five know what he meant, and he was about to ask again, but he was pulled by Franco into the carriage behind.
"What the hell is going on?" Xiao Wu asked with a frown after getting into the carriage.
"The car in front has a gift from His Majesty to the Inspector."
"Can't sit down?"
When Franco heard this, he glanced at Xiao Wu speechlessly.
"You can say that. Originally, there were two people in the car, and there were three of them. If you go up again, you won't be able to sit down. ”
"People? Gift? Crooked day! ”
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