The sudden outbreak of smallpox in the East not only caused a devastating disaster for Europe, but also delayed to a certain extent the enthusiasm of Europe to explore the east.

After the geographical discovery of the Cape of Good Hope, European royal families have found the key to the Indian Ocean, but they encountered a smallpox epidemic that everyone feared.

It's just that many royal families in Europe are in financial crisis, and they don't dare to compete with the astronomical religion they believe in, which has prompted more forces to focus on the new route to the west.

In addition to the Spanish crown, many European nobles also sent fleets into the Atlantic Ocean to explore, so as to get a piece of the pie.

In April, a fleet from France sailed mightily on the sea.

The fleet carried the glory and mission of France, and although they did not actually have access to Columbus's nautical charts, they decided to go to the West Indies in search of gold.

However, what they didn't expect was that just as they were embarking on their journey, a terrible catastrophe was quietly descending.

One of the crew members of the fleet suddenly fell ill, and a terrible pustule grew on his face. At first, everyone did not realize that this was a sign of smallpox, until the epidemic spread rapidly throughout the fleet.

Inside the cabin, the originally strong soldiers fell ill one by one, their faces covered with red pus, then a high fever that did not go away, and then groaned in pain.

Due to limited medical care, the captain seemed helpless and could only watch the epidemic rage, and fear and despair enveloped the entire fleet.

As time went on, the number of deaths grew, and the smell of death permeated the cabin.

Even though they finally killed the infected and threw them into the sea, the surviving crew members were extremely physically and mentally devastated, and even there was infighting on the ship.

Under the ravages of this smallpox epidemic, the mission of the fleet was interrupted.

What started out as a hopeful journey turned into a voyage of death due to smallpox, leaving the entire fleet in an unprecedented predicament.

Eventually, when the fleet reluctantly returned home, although they had not suffered any natural disasters, the ship was empty and few survivors had survived.

The smallpox epidemic has not only affected Europe's enthusiasm for exploring the new world, but it has slowly spread on European soil, and the population of the whole of Europe is facing an unprecedented test.

In June, the countries of Europe were hit by smallpox epidemics, and a large number of people died every day, even the king was not spared.

King Ferdinand II of Spain was unfortunately infected with the smallpox virus, a fatal disease, which shook the whole country.

Confronted with King Ferdinand II, who was suffering from smallpox, the Spanish court physician carefully examined the condition and then solemnly recommended the treatment of bloodletting.

As for the effectiveness of phlebotomy, those who are familiar with history know that many famous people have died on phlebotomy, and now it seems that another king is going to be added.

Fortunately, Ferdinand II had a great life, and when he was bleeding to death, he was woken up by a pet white horse he raised. I don't know if it was a shock to wake up, or if it was really curative, Ferdinand II walked through the ghost gate and finally survived.

Thanks to the success story of the King of Spain, phlebotomy became a cure for smallpox.

Although King Ferdinand II of Spain defeated the smallpox virus, Ferdinand II's younger brother was not so lucky, and he also used bloodletting therapy, but he could not save him.

The day is dead, don't ask the number, the day is bleak and sad, the threesome, less than ten steps, and the two people suddenly cross the road.

A similar tragedy is no longer confined to India, but the whole of Europe has been ravaged by the smallpox virus, and the once-prosperous city of London has become a hell on earth.

Europe does not have fertile land, nor is it rich in minerals, or even a way to prevent smallpox. This smallpox epidemic was even more devastating and dealt an immeasurable blow to the entire European community.

You must know that Europe at this time has not yet completed its primitive accumulation, and now it is so devastated by the smallpox virus that it is probably going to lag behind the world.

The smallpox epidemic did not stop at Europe, which had already been brought to a whole new continent as Europe explored South America.

The American continent is a relatively closed region, and when the smallpox virus came here, the infectivity and lethality were obviously on a higher level.

It is entirely predictable that the total population of North America, both to the north and to South America, which is now more active, will be cut in half.

However, war is the main theme of mankind, and the Inca Empire is experiencing a major war.

The night is low, and the sea breeze blows through the bay and ripples.

The Spanish fleet was neatly anchored in a bay, where the lights flickered like a sea of stars.

Columbus, both the governor of the land and the commander-in-chief of the fleet, was standing on the flagship deck, looking out over the bay line in the distance.

He thought that as long as he found a route to India or the ancient golden kingdom of the East, with the Spanish warless fleet, the gold and spices here would be at his fingertips.

It's just that the gold here is not as rumored to be all over the mountains, and the spices have not been found so far, which is somewhat different from the oriental world that everyone fantasizes about.

Although there are more amazing parrots to be found here, and many beautiful gems are seen, these things obviously do not satisfy the appetite of the Spanish royal family.

It is said that the 34 Spanish warships and 3,000 Spanish soldiers he led this time were enough to conquer the entire Eastern Continent and loot all the property he fancied.

However, their Spanish fleet encountered this indigenous imperial army, although the weapons of these people were very backward, but they had extremely high combat qualities.

There is even a rumor that the mysterious ancient golden country of the East has a powerful fleet, even if they are not opponents of the Spanish Invincible Armada.

"Lord Governor, as long as you can help this prince regain the throne, all the gold in the Golden Cave in the Royal City will belong to you!" The Inca prince did not give up his throne, and at this moment he promised again.

Although he didn't see any value in gold, seeing the Spanish soldiers' obsession with gold also made him realize that gold had a powerful charm for the white-skinned people.

As long as he uses the gold of the Golden Cave as a bargaining chip, these white-skinned people will definitely help him restore the country.

Columbus was not interested in this Inca prince, and there was a hint of disdain at the corner of his mouth.

If it weren't for the need for a puppet king, if it weren't for the need for a guide, I wouldn't have taken care of this Inca prince like a lost dog.

As for the Golden Cave he promised, where did he need a lost dog to give him the gold there, and he had to get his approval to take the gold away when he got there?

Columbus suddenly noticed the light in front of him, and couldn't help but smile on his face: "Prince Incas, your people have finally come to surrender, and we will help you return to the throne just around the corner!" ”

"Prince Ben is here!" When the Inca prince saw the ships sailing into the bay, he immediately beckoned with joy.

Although he is already a wandering prince, he is the legitimate ruler of the Inca Empire after all, and one of the legitimate heirs of the Canadian Empire.

Since everyone knew that their father had become a puppet, more and more people defected to him, and his own forces were gradually strengthened.

Tonight's rebellion was the Inca navy, which had once been an obstacle to the Spanish fleet's northward movement, but would now be used for its own sake.

Columbus was a proud man, but he looked down on the approaching Inca fleet.

In fact, this Inca fleet is not worthy of its name, and the reason why it has not gone north for a long time is mainly because the wind direction of the season is wrong, but these things are destined to be impossible to tell the Inca prince in full.

However, now that this fleet has switched over, it has reduced some unnecessary troubles for its fleet, and even brought a small boost.

"What's going on?" The Inca prince, who was waving, was suddenly stunned, looking very confused.

The movement in the bay attracted the attention of many people, and in the bewildered eyes of everyone, they saw that the boats coming in this direction were suddenly ignited, and the small boats were piled with flammable firewood, grass and grease.

"Haha...... White-skinned man, die! The Inca warriors lit the firewood and grease on the ship, and in an instant the flames burst into the sky, and they jumped into the sea laughing wildly.

The hundreds of small boats that appeared in the bay were instantly transformed into fireboats, and under the action of the sea breeze, they were rushing towards the Spanish fleet moored in the bay like sharp arrows.

"Oh no, it's a counter-strategy!" Faced with the sudden anti-water Inca fleet, Columbus appeared to be an afterthought.

In fact, he did not understand very much, even though they were incomparably backward West Indians, but they had a military acumen that their superior Europeans could not match.

But it was too late, and the fireships set fire to more than thirty Spanish ships anchored in the bay, and the Spanish fleet was thrown into chaos.

As the fire spread rapidly, the entire Spanish fleet was surrounded by a sea of fire, and the skyrocketing flames illuminated the terrified faces of the Spaniards on deck.

"It's on fire!"

"Everyone, put out the fire!"

"What are you kidding, how can this fire be extinguished?"

……

The Spanish soldiers fled in panic, but the fire was too great to escape, and it seemed that only death awaited them.

Cough! Cough! Cough!

Just when the Spanish fleet was busy extinguishing the fire, Liu Tao had already led a rocket force to lurk on the hill of the bay, and immediately took the opportunity to add a few more fires to the Spanish fleet.

For a time, almost none of the thirty-four ships were left to chance, and all of them were surrounded by fire.

"No, I can't swim!"

"Ah...... Whoever comes to save me! ”

"We Spain are invincible, there's a kind of head-to-head matchup!"

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The 3,000 Spanish elites who accompanied the ship struggled in the sea of fire, although their hearts were full of unwillingness, especially the Inca Empire's use of shady tricks, and eventually many Spanish soldiers were killed in the fire.

In fact, in terms of personal combat strength, they are far superior to the Inca soldiers, but there is a Chinese wisdom bonus here, especially someone who even borrowed the classic case of the Battle of Red Cliffs.

Burst! Burst! Burst!

Originally, there were Spanish soldiers who jumped into the sea to escape, but when they finally swam ashore, they were faced with poisoned arrows, and then they were shot on the beach.

"Bastard! I'll be back! ”

Columbus was very lucky, and with his familiarity with the sea breeze and currents, he led his Santa Maria out of the sea-like bay, but sailed away with hatred.

There were only a hundred people left on his ship, and now it would be difficult to help the Inca prince restore his kingdom, even if he wanted to establish himself in this new continent.

Faced with this major defeat, Columbus knew that he could only go back to the Spanish crown and turn to the Spanish crown for help, hoping that they could support his Spanish Armada again.

After the Inca Empire eliminated the Spanish fleet, it could be said that it swept away the biggest threat within the Inca Empire, and Su Can's ambitions were further exposed.

The Inca Intragas, the center of the Inca Empire.

On the majestic steps of the Sun Temple, in the midst of all the attention, Su Can was wearing a set of gorgeous and exquisite yellow imperial robes, and was slowly walking up to the altar.

A ray of sunlight pierced through the clouds and was shining on the golden crown, making it shine brightly, as if this was the divine light that the sun god had bestowed on Su Can.

Su Can was born in a military family in the Ming Dynasty, although the family is not wealthy, but the whole family takes care of each other in the army, which is also a good background.

Because he was smart and studious since he was a child, and he had great ambitions, he became the second martial champion under the new system after Yu Yuanzan.

He was lucky enough to become one of the captains of the Luzon Golden Fleet, which gave him early access to the sea.

If there is no accident, his life is tied to the Ming Dynasty. If the opportunity is sufficient, then he may become a high-ranking general such as the commander of the Ming Dynasty or a staff general, and even leave a hereditary military position for his children and grandchildren.

It's just fate that he was selected by the imperial court as the chief soldier of the Americas, and followed Liu Zhang to the New World to find the treasure species.

As a result, things slowly deviated, and he accidentally mastered this royal city, and was even added by his subordinate Huang Pao, and finally controlled the Inca Empire as a national teacher.

Su Can's face was solemn and majestic, and his every step was calm and powerful, showing the domineering spirit of the emperor who was about to ascend the throne.

That's right, he is no longer satisfied with the status of a national teacher, but wants to announce to the world that he will be crowned emperor and become an emperor like the Ming Dynasty.

He was not the Inca king, but the Inca emperor, an existence that could be equal to the Ming Emperor.

When Su Can walked to the top of the altar, the high priest of the Inca Empire began to recite the ancient coronation vows aloud, and the sound echoed in every corner of the temple.

Subsequently, the priest slowly placed a crown on Su Can's head, and Su Can was no longer the general soldier of the Americas of the Ming Dynasty, but the new emperor of the Inca Empire. (End of chapter)