With the opening of the Ming Dynasty, the current Ming Dynasty is the same as the Tang Dynasty in the past. The capital is similar to Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty. The extremely rare Westerners in the past have now become a common phenomenon in the Ming Dynasty. When you look around the street, you can easily find those faces with high noses and deep noses.

More and more Westerners came to the Ming Dynasty. Most of these people were merchants, diplomatic officials from various countries, and there were also many ordinary people.

Compared with Europe, the political environment of the Ming Dynasty was much better, and the Ming Dynasty was more relaxed to the class than Europe. In addition, the East has always been praised by Europe, which has a strong attraction to the Western world. After the European War, many European countries suffered the bankruptcy of many small business owners, farmers and handicraftsmen due to the post-war failure and economic problems. These people often choose to leave their homeland to look for opportunities in order to live.

Before, their target was mainly the New World, but now the Ming Dynasty is more attractive to them. During the opening of the Ming Dynasty in recent years, many European merchants have obtained a lot of wealth from the Ming Dynasty, and also attracted more people to come to the Ming Dynasty. These people are called "adventurers" in Western countries.

After these adventurers came to the Ming Dynasty, some of them made money by their clever minds and opportunities, while others found their own jobs in the Ming Dynasty. Some of them lived in the Ming Dynasty for a long time and had integrated into the Ming society. There were also many Westerners who no longer wanted to go back to Europe. Of course, there were also no shortage of Westerners who committed crimes. For these groups, they had no survival soil in the Ming Dynasty. The government and even the ubiquitous Jinyiwei were not decorations.

Like these Westerners who are now sitting in the old Cao family store eating and drinking, you can see at a glance that they are doing business. They are Western merchants who are not considered rich businessmen but have obtained some property in the Ming Dynasty trade. In addition, from their dress and conversation, they can also see that these people have lived in the Ming Dynasty for at least a few years, and their behavior and words have a bit of the aura of the Ming Dynasty.

"Baul, you really don't plan to go back this time?" Several Westerners chatted while eating.

Ball, who had blonde hair and a big beard, shook his head and said to his friend: "I won't go back. I'm ready to stay here. Compared to the chaotic Europe, the Ming Dynasty makes me feel safer."

"But Ball, after all, the Ming Dynasty is not Europe. Although life here is guaranteed, we are all outsiders. Besides, you are a nobleman with the title of knight. What should you do if you don't go back to Europe? Did you give up like that?" A middle-aged man with thin figure and black hair and black eyes similar to the Ming people couldn't help asking.

"Marco, my friend." Ball smiled and shook his head: "Knight title? What's the use? Low-level nobles like me are almost as numerous as cavaliers in Europe. So what if they are knights? You should know what I looked like when I came out of Europe and what I am now."

Marco didn't speak and nodded silently. As a friend, he certainly knew about Ball's situation. Ball's so-called knight title as a low-level noble was just a title and did not bring any benefits to Ball at all. Moreover, because of this title, Ball's family also bears many so-called aristocrats responsibilities. Ball's grandfather, father, and brothers lost their lives because of this responsibility, and even Ball was in a state of bankruptcy because of this title.

Ball was a low-ranking nobleman of the Principality of Baneburg, which belonged to the Holy Roman Empire and was located in the German region.

If people who do not understand the situation in Europe may not be able to understand the status of Ball, the so-called knight. In fact, the current Holy Roman Empire is simply a hodgepodge, with names but not real.

The entire Holy Roman Empire had more than 390 principalities, marquis, religions, and noble fiefs. These principalities each had their own monarchs, laws, and armies. From this point of view, they were almost the same as those of the Zhou emperor who was granted the title of princes.

Many years ago, the Habsburg family, the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire, attempted to rebuild the imperial power and reform religion, but was strongly opposed by the principality, marquis, religion and aristocrats, and the Thirty Years' War broke out.

This war caused the entire region to be decayed, and productivity directly regressed to the serf society. The Ball family also suffered heavy losses in this war, not only losing most of their relatives, but also unable to save their small fiefdom in the end.

Before coming to the Ming Dynasty, Ball had nothing but a knight title. His wife and children also returned to God's arms many years ago due to poverty and disease.

After arriving in the Ming Dynasty, although Ball did not have the ability of a merchant, he was an excellent soldier. German mercenaries were famous in Europe. It was precisely because of this ability that Ball served as the chief of the merchant regiment who traveled to and from the Ming Dynasty, and his life gradually improved.

He had to thank Marco, who was Italian. Of course, Italy is now in a state of fragmentation like Germany, but this did not affect the Italians' business and adventure. It was he who hired Ball, which led Ball out of the mud pit, and the two have formed a deep friendship over the years.

"I'm going to get married." Seeing that Marco was silent, Ball suddenly said something with a smile.

"Marke?" Marco was slightly stunned, and then asked, "With that Ming girl?"

Ball nodded, his smile filled with happiness: "Yes, I found myself finding love again. Maybe the Ming Dynasty is my real home, which is why I decided not to go back. Marco, my friend, thank you for your care over the years, and you will never forget your help in this life."

"No need to say this, we are friends, aren't we?" Marco waved his hand, then raised the wine glass in front of him and said to Ball: "Congratulations, my friend, although I may not have time to attend your wedding, I hope you can find happiness again."

"Thank you, thank you everyone." With the same blessing from Marco and the other two, Ball happily picked up the wine in front of him and drank it all.

Putting down the wine glass, Marco asked Ball if he needed help in settling in Daming. Ball smiled and refused. He told Marco that he had saved some money over the years. Although it was incomparable to those of them, the settlement life was fine.

After he settled down, Ball planned to find a job. He was strong and had the experience of mercenaries and guards. It should be fine to find a suitable job. If it really doesn't work, he could also take his newlywed wife to Liaodong. I heard that the land in Liaodong is fertile, and the court also encouraged the people in the pass to immigrate to Liaodong, and the treatment was very generous.
Chapter completed!