Zhu Youzhen looked at Philip IV, his expression did not move, and his heart froze.
He hates merchants, who buy low and sell high, and who make huge profits, and it is always the hard-working people who suffer.
Daming is not supported by businessmen, but by tens of millions of people!
Despite his deep disgust, Zhu Youzhen couldn't let this world trade alliance fall into the hands of Spain, otherwise he would let the people of Xiyi join the ranks of exploiting the Ming people.
He picked up his glass with a blank face and drank it gently.
Philip IV looked straight at Zhu Youzhen, he was naturally anxious, Spain's finances were about to collapse, and he urgently needed a blood transfusion, and he needed to ally with the Ming Dynasty to deal with the Franks, Spain, the Netherlands and the Ottoman Empire.
Spain is weakening, it is growing weak, and he needs foreign help!
Suddenly, Zhu Youzhen put down his wine glass, looked at Philip IV, and said, "Your Majesty, we can't be anxious, the World Trade Union is a huge organization, involving many countries, things are complicated, we need to discuss carefully, step by step, as for the location, I think it can be divided into the east and west ends first, one for each of your and my countries, with the development, we can merge, the specific location, we will discuss, it can be in you and me, or in the more suitable place for you and me......"
Philip IV knew that Zhu Youzhen would not agree, and when he heard his plan, his expression was silent, and he said for a moment: "Yes."
However, I hope to sign an offensive and defensive alliance treaty with the Ming Dynasty, and the Ming should regard the invasion of the enemy of Spain as an invasion of itself, and must respond in the strongest possible way, including an armed attack!
Of course, the same is true for Spain. ” Zhu Youzhen raised his eyebrows, and there was surprise in his eyes.
He did not expect that Philip IV would make such a request.
You know, Spain is too far away from the Ming Dynasty, and it took nearly two years for his fleet to arrive in Spain!
If there is something really going on in Spain or Daming, there is no time to rescue, this offensive and defensive alliance is useless, it is simply a piece of waste paper!
Philip IV naturally knew this, but his expression was firm, his eyes were burning, and he almost looked at Zhu Youzhen, and he almost said bluntly: If you don't agree, everything we talked about before will be null and void!
Zhu Youzhen felt the resoluteness of Philip IV, picked up his glass again, and pondered.
Da Ming did not plan to build a so-called offensive and defensive alliance with Spain, and there was no need, and now Philip IV suddenly mentioned it, which made Zhu Youzhen feel a little uneasy, as if there was a conspiracy waiting for him.
At the same time, he knew that Spain was almost a public enemy in Europe, and that it was at war with all of Europe, the Kingdom of the Franks, the Kingdom of England, the de facto independent Netherlands, the remnants of the Roman Empire, and an aggressive, incomparably powerful Ottoman Empire.
Forming an alliance with such a country will not benefit Da Ming at all, and it will drag down Da Ming, who is now getting tired day by day!
Zhu Youzhen hesitated, if he didn't agree to Philip IV, his previous efforts would be in vain, and the people of the Ming Dynasty needed food and other help from Spain, so they couldn't wait!
Zhu Youzhen put down his wine glass and said: "Your Majesty, I need to think about this matter again, I don't want to get involved in the war, we love peace......"
Philip IV was not disappointed, because he knew that this prince, the elder brother of the Ming Emperor and the commander of the fleet this time, was not really in charge.
Philip IV nodded and said, "Your Royal Highness, I hope to hear good news by tonight. ” Zhu Youzhen nodded lightly, didn't say much, stood up and walked outside.
Zhu Youzhen went out the door, and Queen Elizabeth and Oquindo slowly walked out.
Elizabeth looked at the empty door and turned to Philip IV and said, "It seems that the Ming Dynasty really don't want to get involved in the war, they are only here for trade?"
” Okundo was bearded and expressionless, except for small eyes that kept blinking.
Philip IV leaned back in his chair, looking a little tired and worried.
Spain was indeed on all sides, and the Ottomans were already not far from Spain, and an unprecedented war seemed inevitable.
However, Frank became more and more powerful at this time, constantly causing trouble for Spain.
The Netherlands jumped up and down, which annoyed Spain, and they also plundered Spanish treasure ships overseas to compete for colonies, and England watched like an abyss, making Spain sleep.
Spain – too much need for foreign aid!
Thousands of miles away, there was no direct threat to Spain, and the powerful Ming Dynasty was undoubtedly the best choice.
After waiting for a while, Elizabeth saw that Philip IV did not speak, and turned her head to look at Okundo.
Okundo understood, looked at Philip IV, and said, "Your Majesty, we must form an alliance, the Ming people are indeed too far away from us, but they are very close to Egypt, if their fleet appears in the Red Sea, near Egypt, or in the Persian Gulf, it will form a huge pressure on the Ottoman Empire and will contain a considerable part of the troops."
If the Ming Dynasty is willing to go ashore, it will force the Ottomans to fight on two or even three fronts, and the Russian ......"
Okundo's words were simple, almost outlining a grand blueprint for Philip IV to encircle and conquer the Ottoman Empire on three sides.
Philip IV naturally thought farther than him, and he had already thought of it, he sat up, picked up the red wine, shook his head gently, and said: "That Zhu's attitude seems to be hesitant, but in fact it is firm, the Ming Dynasty is unwilling to get involved in the war, the Ottoman Empire is too strong, and they are unwilling to face it directly."
Russia, that's a coward, after a few defeats, they never dared to go west again, I heard, they turned to the east, you say, will they collide with the Ming Dynasty?
” Okundo was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood in his heart that Okundo was still full of vigilance against those yellow-skinned people, and had no real intention of forming an alliance, just to take advantage of it.
Elizabeth listened to Philip IV's somewhat dejected words, and comforted softly: "Don't worry, dear, it will pass, we just need to endure it for a few years, and we will be fine." ” Philip IV raised his head and looked at her, his eyes were tender, and said: "Of course, it won't take a few years, as long as I survive next year, I will be able to solve the big trouble in front of me, and I am confident that Spain will regain its glory and let those who disobey learn a lesson!"
” Okundo looked at Philip IV and said calmly: "Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty must ally with us, not anyone else. ” Philip IV's eyes were full of tenderness, his face suddenly sank, and he did not speak.
They all knew very well that the Ming Dynasty was not without options, the Franks, England, and even the Netherlands, even the Ottomans were not without opportunities.
If the Ming Dynasty forms an alliance with them, not only will their strength skyrocket in Europe, but the threat of Spain's overseas will also increase dramatically, which is a win-or-lose game!
Philip IV looked up at Okundo and said, "Send someone to keep an eye on them, I don't want outsiders to come into contact with them." ” Okundo said, "Yes."
With that, he strode away.
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On the other side, Zhu Youzhen told Feng Zhu and others about his conversation with Philip IV, especially the last one, which made everyone fall silent. a