Innocent X saw Zhu Youzhen once and then disappeared, leaving everything to Majdalzini.
The dialogue between Majdalzini and Zhu Youzhen fell into a dilemma, and the Ming Dynasty insisted that the Holy See, or God, needed a spokesman in the East, and even suggested that the Pope could be asked to go to the Ming Dynasty.
From the perspective of the Holy See, this is naturally absolutely inadmissible, and it is impossible to have two messengers of God, and many alternatives have been rejected by Zhu Youzhen.
The Holy See was quiet for two days and did not have any more contact with Zhu Youzhen and others, and the people in the church also maintained a restrained respect for Zhu Youzhen and others.
Fortunately, Zhu Youzhen and others were not detained, they could come and go freely, and the trade negotiations with the Netherlands, Franks and other countries were very smooth, and the number of goods traded was as high as 100, including spices, rice, etc., and the amount was as high as 30 million taels of silver!
Zhu Youzhen was naturally happy when he looked at these figures, which meant that the Ming Dynasty had overseas blood transfusions, and life would be much better.
Li Yizao was calmer and said, "Lord, father-in-law, whether it is the Netherlands or Spain, the agreement we signed with them is in black and white, whether it can be implemented or not, it is difficult to say, don't be too happy." ” Zhu Youzhen's excited smile stiffened slightly, he woke up a little, and then turned his head back and said, "Even if it doesn't meet our requirements, it's excellent to be able to have half of it, don't be too demanding." ” Feng Zhu looked at Li Yizao and said: "You guys are ready, when the time comes, we will go in two ways, all the way through Egypt, and turn directly to Malacca, I will find a way to contact the combined fleet to meet it, this way is to take you and other officials of the six ministries, with those documents, contracts, and report to the emperor first, I and the prince and others will lead the fleet to return along the original road, at least until the end of Jingzheng's sixth year to go back......"
Li Yizao raised his hand and said, "Yes, the lower officials obey the order, so we will step up preparations." ” Feng Zhu nodded, feeling inexplicably relieved.
This trip finally has an end.
Zhu Youzhen didn't say much, although he missed Daming in his heart, he couldn't leave the entire fleet and run back alone.
Jingzheng has been six years, and now it is only four years, and there are still nearly two years to go.
When Zhu Youzhen and others were preparing to pack up, the debates within the Holy See also came and went, and they did not stop.
The previous wave of the main battle faction reappeared, quite turbulent, and sternly rejected the conditions of the Ming Dynasty, which caused a headache for Majdalzini.
He could feel that the Ming Dynasty was very wary of the Holy See, and it was quite difficult to persuade the Ming Dynasty, if the Ming Dynasty did not nod their heads, let alone preach in the East, they would not even have a place to stand.
'What the hell are we going to do?'
’ Majdalzini was very distressed in his heart, the Pope wanted to preach, and the Ming Dynasty was vigilant, how could he find the point that was satisfactory to both sides?
At this time, a disciple came in and whispered in the ear of Majdarzini, "Your Excellency, there is an abnormal movement in the fleet of the Ming Dynasty, and they ......
Seems to be leaving. ” Majdalzini's face changed suddenly, he naturally couldn't let Zhu Youzhen go without reaching an agreement, otherwise he would lose the trust of the Pope, and he would be the next one to be burned on the cross!
"I see."
Majdalzini waved his hand, his eyes flickered violently, and he got up again and went to Zhu Youzhen's room.
The two sat opposite each other, and after a polite tea talk, Qi Qi fell silent.
It's a kind of not embarrassing, knowing each other.
This can be said to be their last negotiation, and they are about to come up with the last bargaining chips, and they don't know whether they can negotiate or not, so they are still hesitating.
Zhu Youzhen is quite calm, his face is expressionless, when it comes to qi cultivation kung fu, he is absolutely second to none, not in a hurry, and has no intention of opening his mouth.
The silent time was the most tormenting, Majdalzini insisted for a long time, raised his head, and said, "Your Royal Highness, there can be no two gods in heaven, and there can be no two popes on earth, the Holy See can appoint an archbishop in the Ming Dynasty to be responsible for all the affairs of the East, and the Holy See does not require anything other than the appointment of the archbishop and bishop."
Of course, the archbishop must have enough respect for your majesty. ” Zhu Youzhen was not satisfied with this, and said: "Your Excellency, the Holy See is not a pure religious institution, we do not want the Holy See to interfere in our country's political affairs, our cabinet must have the power to manage all the affairs of the church, and the church cannot be a place outside the law. ” Believers are God's people, and naturally they cannot be influenced by the world, let alone controlled.
Majdalzini looked at Zhu Youzhen with a solemn expression, and said: "Your Royal Highness, you should know that it is impossible for His Majesty to accept these popes, and the cardinals will not accept it, we hope that you can take a step back, so that everyone will be happy, and the two will be ......."
Zhu Youzhen was opposed to Christianity, and seeing that Ma Idarzini was holding on, he said more firmly: "Your Excellency should know better, and we have no possibility of regression. ” Majdalzini took a deep breath, his heart heavy and he didn't know how to continue talking.
If the Ming Dynasty bites this to death, he is really helpless, it is impossible for the Pope to agree, there is only one Holy See in the world, one Pope, if anyone tries to set up another, the Holy See will never be soft!
Therefore, it is a dead knot.
Majdalzini looked at Zhu Youzhen and asked directly: "Your Highness, please tell me the truth, does your country intend to isolate the Holy See from the East?"
” There was no way out of Majdalzini, but he wanted one to understand.
Zhu Youzhen's expression was calm, and he said: "The emperor wants to be friendly with the Holy See, and it is this king who refuses to accept you!"
” Majdalzini looked at Zhu Youzhen, his eyes were cold, fleeting, did not speak again, and got up to leave.
The next day, Zhu Youzhen and the others noticed that the Cathedral of Salvation was even more unfamiliar, and the Holy See's attitude towards them became more and more cold. pondering and pondering, Ao bowed and said, "Lord, presumably the Holy See wants to bypass us and go directly to Beijing to see the emperor." ” Li Yizao said: "Tang Ruowang and other missionaries have been in my Ming Dynasty for many years, and it is normal for them to know some things about the emperor, which is not surprising. ” Feng Zhu listened to the words of the two and said, "How is Zheng Zhilong's preparation?"
” A figure stepped forward and said, "Back to my father-in-law, I'm ready, I can leave at any time." ” Feng Zhu groaned, turned to Zhu Youzhen, and said: "Lord Wang, the trade agreements with Spain, the Netherlands, and the Franks have been signed, and other countries have also made tentative moves, and what should be done has basically been done, and we can go back." ” Zhu Youzhen was already thinking about it, and his heart couldn't help jumping when he heard the words, and his face showed a trance.
It's already December, and the fifth year of Jingzheng is almost here, and when they go back, it may be the second half of the sixth year of Jingzheng. a