After Zhu Youzhen finished speaking, a group of people were thinking.
After a long time, Li Yizao said: "Spain seems to be strong, but in fact it is also stormy, it has made enemies everywhere, wars are continuous, national strength is becoming more and more empty, but the territory is vast, I don't know how many people die every year, how much food is used, the lower officials heard that the Spanish treasury has been empty......
Ao Bai said: "Although the Netherlands claims to be a union of many provinces, in fact, the territory is not large, and there are not many people, but Spain is powerless to suppress it, and it is still allowed to sit big, it can be seen that Spain is a foreign power in the middle, and the name of the first country in Europe does not live up to the name, if we form an alliance with them, the gains will definitely outweigh the losses." ” A few of them were opposed to an offensive and defensive alliance with Spain, believing that the matter would do no good.
After listening to it, Zhu Youzhen's expression became more determined, and he said, "I have not gone to the Ming Dynasty, and Spain can't help much."
Similarly, if something happens here in Spain, I can't reach it.
This offensive and defensive alliance is mostly a conspiracy, and this king does not approve of it. ” After Zhu Youzhen finished speaking, he looked at Feng Zhu.
Ao Bai, Li Yizao and the others also turned to him, their eyes as if waiting.
Feng Zhu is the admiral eunuch assigned by the Qianqing Palace, and the real person in charge this time has a secret mission with Zhu Xu.
His words are decisive here.
Feng Zhu looked at everyone, especially Zhu Youzhen's gaze, and hesitated and didn't speak.
From the bottom of his heart, he was also against the alliance proposed by Philip IV, and Spain was in turmoil, except for the Ming Dynasty, there was no benefit.
However, Philip IV's attitude was quite resolute, and if they did not agree, they were afraid that not only would the negotiations fail, but there would also be a fierce battle.
Second, according to Feng Zhu's understanding of Zhu Xu, acting is often the opposite of common sense, and there is a good chance that he will really agree to this matter.
However, Feng Zhu looked at the attitudes of several people, especially Zhu Youzhen's expression, thought a little in his heart, and said, "Lord Wang, this matter, we can't explicitly refuse, but we can't agree either, in this way, the offensive and defensive alliance negotiations can be carried out, and a vague attitude can be adopted, if you don't agree or object, just say, this matter is too important, you need to go back and wait for the emperor and the court to decide, what do you think?"
” This excuse, even Zhu Youzhen couldn't give a reason to oppose it for a while, after thinking about it, he didn't say anything to oppose it, and other people were even more so.
The Royal Palace of Portugal, it seems, everyone knows that things have reached a critical moment, and the calm on both sides is as calm as a storm.
The Spanish royal palace is now airtight, impermeable, and no one can enter or leave.
On the sea, Zheng Zhilong's fleet seemed to be conducting military exercises, and from time to time it would open fire to test the availability of artillery.
But these actions alarmed the shore from time to time and reached the ears of Philip IV.
All of these are silently increasing the dark clouds on the upper floors of the palace, and there are hidden thunderbolts flashing.
Early in the morning of the second day, Philip IV took Zhu Youzhen for a walk in the garden of the palace.
Philip IV looked a little relieved, and said, "Dear Zhu, do you know?
Spain's enemies were numerous and powerful, and the biggest threat was the Ottomans.
Its sphere of influence has crossed Egypt and reached Gibró, a step away from Spain......"
Zhu Youzhen has not studied Spain much and knows that these are facts.
In the past, Europe's sphere of influence basically revolved around the Mediterranean, but now Spain is not only facing the Ottomans in the east, but now the Ottomans have extended their tentacles near Spain proper.
Philip IV did not wait for Zhu Youzhen to speak, and continued: "Our country has a huge territory, there are too many enemies, and the financial pressure is extremely great, and the most important threat now is not the enemy outside, but the empty treasury, I need the financial support of the Ming Dynasty, for this, if necessary, I will make more concessions to the Ming Dynasty......"
Philip IV was so 'heart-to-heart', with Zhu Youzhen's character, he naturally couldn't help but react, he said: "Your Majesty, our dynasty is not an insatiable country that gains inches.
Our pursuit is fair trade with all countries in the world for the benefit of each other, not unilateral plunder.
I can understand Your Majesty's difficulties, and if necessary, I will provide more help.
In addition to direct grain procurement, Spain will be given the highest priority in terms of trade between the Ming Dynasty and Asia, and it is believed that in this way, it will bring at least 20 million silver profits to Spain every year......"
In fact, relying solely on the spices and other businesses monopolized by the Ming Dynasty is a huge profit, with a profit of 10 million silver a year, plus others, 20 million is still less.
Philip IV smiled without saying a word, and walked on.
The two sides of the trade had already been negotiated, and the financial crisis in Spain was no longer a problem for Philip IV, and the problem had turned to another angle: political union.
Spain needed a strong ally, an ally that might not be reliable or really helpful, but a name would suffice to put pressure on Spain's enemies, not only on land, but also at sea.
The Ming Dynasty fleet was so strong that it could form a strong threat to the Netherlands, England, etc. overseas, forcing them to restrain their piracy, if so, not only would the overseas colonies be secure, but the sea routes would also be smoother and safer, and there would be no known number of losses.
Philip IV was almost out of nonsense, and began to get to the point, saying: "Zhu, I know, you are very close to the Red Sea, and I hope that our combined fleet can have a base near there." ” Zhu Youzhen did not hesitate this time, and said: "China does have some plans, and is also contacting relevant countries near the Red Sea, and is trying to contact the Ottoman Empire, if a canal can be opened in Egypt to communicate the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, this will be able to connect Europe and Asia closer, and the road length will be shortened by seven or eight ......tenths."
Philip IV blinked, he didn't think about it at all, and when Zhu Youzhen brought it up, he couldn't help but be stunned.
In this way, it is true, and it is too far to go around Africa, even if it is far worse to open Panama.
The most important thing is that now Egypt is in the hands of the Ottoman Empire, if the Ming Dynasty has this idea, then the Ming Dynasty and the Ottomans will definitely face each other!
Philip IV's eyes flashed, and the smile on the corner of his mouth was even more, and he said, "This can indeed be discussed."
Zhu, I would like to know, what are your thoughts on the alliance between your two countries?
” Zhu Youzhen said: "Your Majesty should know that we are not willing to get involved in the war.
What I can do is to make a good agreement with Your Majesty, and then return to China and hand it over to Your Majesty, and if Your Majesty agrees, this matter will be ......."
Philip IV seemed to expect that Zhu Youzhen would make excuses, and said calmly: "Of course, please return to Your Majesty, the alliance is the basis of everything, if we can't form an alliance, there is no way to talk about other things, we need the friendship of the Ming Dynasty, I believe that the same is true of the Ming Dynasty." ” Spain is the largest power in Europe and the largest colony, if the Ming Dynasty cannot reach a trade agreement with Spain, but becomes an obstacle, it will definitely outweigh the losses, and the significance of this visit will be greatly reduced.
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This is a fairly immediate threat, Philip IV smiled brightly.