In the next two days, Zhu Youzhen and the others were equivalent to being grounded, and they couldn't go anywhere else except for some places in the palace.
Zhu Youzhen, Feng Zhu, Zheng Zhilong and others were quite nervous, their faces were calm and calm, and they waited quietly.
On the evening of the third day, Zhu Youzhen, Feng Zhu and others quietly gathered in Zhu Youzhen's room and discussed secretly.
"We have a letter from the back road, everything is relatively well prepared, the relationship with the local area has been straightened out, there is a piece ......of land, about the size of a prefecture, it is ours, the location is a little hidden, easy to defend and difficult to attack, the land is fertile, if it is well managed, it may be of great use," Zheng Zhilong said in a low voice.
Everyone nodded, their expressions were slightly relaxed, and they continued, "The ship has been repaired, the weapons have been re-checked, fresh water, and most of the food has been replenished, if there is a war, it is enough to deal with it for a while, and then there is a way back, maybe we can go back......"
Everyone nodded quietly, they had already calculated this, Li Yizao said: "Xiaguan has gone to a lot of places, and has conducted an investigation on the geography of Europe, the division of forces, etc., the situation is not optimistic, Europe is too chaotic, complicated, and a big war will start at any time, this Spain is the core, we can't stay for a long time." ” Zhu Youzhen listened quietly and did not speak.
This trip is a life of nine deaths, and they are already mentally prepared not to go back.
Feng Zhu's face was quite calm, and said, "Well, I received some news that people from Madrid will arrive soon, presumably Philip IV will not last long, and may have to negotiate with us." ” Zhu Youzhen hated these barbarian countries very much, and when he saw this, he said, "How is the situation of contact with other places?"
” Feng Zhu frowned, looked at Zhu Youzhen and said: "Back to the prince, it is too complicated here, and the envoys sent out are quite cautious, and they would rather not do it than make a mistake, so there is no news back for the time being." ” Zhu Youzhen was stunned for a moment, and then said: "We still need to hurry, we can't delay, it's best that we can return to the ship." ” Zhu Youzhen has always been anxious to do things, and he doesn't like to be controlled by others.
Feng Zhu understood his thoughts, turned to Zheng Zhilong, and bowed: "Let the army be in a state of combat readiness at any time, and the big basket must monitor the situation in various places!"
We have finally arrived here, and we must not capsize easily!
” "Yes, the Admiral understands!"
Zheng Zhilong, Ao Bai said in a deep voice.
While the Ming Dynasty was deliberating, Philip IV and Queen Elizabeth were hugging and talking after the exercise.
Elizabeth was two years older than Philip IV, and they were both in their thirties, but they still did not have a son and a half daughter, not only Elizabeth had no heirs, but also Philip IV!
This is a crisis for Spain, so the two worked hard.
"I heard that the prime minister sent someone to urge you to go back?"
Elizabeth asked, looking at Philip IV.
Philip IV nodded, and Madrid was now in a fierce confrontation, not only with the arrival of the Ming Dynasty, but also with the financial problem, and by extension, the Dutch question.
The Netherlands is now a so-called multi-provincial republic, which is fighting against Spain for independence, and at the same time, wantonly looting Spanish merchant ships and colonies overseas.
There were many strong voices within Spain asking Philip IV to send the most powerful fleet to teach the Netherlands a lesson and make them honest.
But Philip IV had been slow to make up his mind, firstly because of financial problems, secondly, because the Franks and England were also involved, and although the Ottomans had wiped out the navy, the army was aggressive, so that Spain could not pull out, as if it was stuck in a quagmire.
Moreover, in Madrid's politics, Philip IV was tied up, not only by parliament, but also by the prime minister and ministers.
"If the Ming really had that much silver, perhaps, I would be able to survive the financial crisis......," Philip IV said with a twinkle in his eyes, as if talking to himself.
Elizabeth understood that Philip IV would not pay attention to the Prime Minister's urging, and said softly: "The fleet of the Ming people is really strong. ” Philip IV held a glass of wine in his hand, stared at the swaying red wine, his eyes flickered slightly, and said: "I know, there must be a conspiracy for them to come here, but, I need them, for the time being." ” Elizabeth understood what he meant, and said, "I have heard from some people that there is a drought on the side of the Ming people, and there is a great shortage of food. ” Philip IV's brows moved, and he said: "I have also checked, but the impact is not great, they have a vast land, maybe they can be relieved in the next year or two." ” Elizabeth understood that Philip IV was determined to use the power of the Ming Dynasty to alleviate the current predicament.
"Not only in Europe, but overseas, we need them too."
Philip IV said with no expression on his face.
Spain has the largest colony, and the biggest problem it faces is piracy, which is real and fake, but the loss of these pirates is more than 10 million every year.
At the same time, the Spanish colonies were also facing the competition of the Netherlands, the Franks, England, etc., and there were crises everywhere.
Philip IV was very clear about the current situation in Spain, Spain was full of enemies, wars were everywhere, never stopped, Spain seemed to be strong, but in fact it was strong from the outside, it seemed to be strong, but it was gradually declining, and in many things, Spain was no longer powerless.
The sudden appearance of the Ming kingdom in the east was naturally an enemy in the eyes of Philip IV, but this enemy was too distant to threaten Spain.
He needed to use the power of the Ming Dynasty to tide over the financial crisis, and at the same time, he also had to use the power of the Ming Dynasty overseas to fight against enemies such as the Netherlands and the Franks.
In short, Philip IV's strategy was simple, to attack from afar!
Elizabeth said, "The Chancellor of the Exchequer will arrive tomorrow, and you are ready to talk to the Prince?"
” The corners of Philip IV's mouth drew into a smile, and he said, "I can feel that the Akito also needs us, and perhaps, the benefits will be more than I expected." ” Listening to his words, Elizabeth suddenly raised her head and said, "I heard that Bishop Tong has gone to the Papal States, calculate the time, he should be there soon." ” Although the Papal States are not big, the people living in it are not simple, and the influence is too great, and the whole Europe, and even the whole world, cannot be ignored, even Philip IV, the European overlord, has to bow down to the Pope.
Philip IV's expression moved, and he said, "Don't worry, negotiations will start tomorrow, and the Pope's people will not see them until our negotiations are completed." ” Elizabeth blinked and did not speak again.
Philip IV glanced at Elizabeth and drank the wine from his glass.
The queen beside him was the sister of the king of the Franks, and the relationship between Spain and the Franks was quite delicate, and it was difficult for Philip IV to guess the thoughts of this queen.
Early the next morning, a horse-drawn carriage drove into the Portuguese royal palace, where Philip IV's confidant and right-hand man, the chancellor of the Spanish exchequer. 3