381. Unexpected Embarrassment
Yuxi himself is not disgusted with Matthias, and even admires this young man who is unwilling to fall into depravity in desperate situations, but he feels a little strange about me.
Logically speaking, her beauty, knowledge, character, family background and even her are the best choice. She is even better than Huamei, and is even more different from Yuan.
But after she made it clear to me about her feelings, why can I sit down and watch other men's pursuit of her so easily and happily, and even take the initiative to send her out!
Is he really not jealous at all? Youxi was confused in his heart.
In fact, the answer is already in her heart, but she is just unwilling to accept this reality.
The trade negotiations went very smoothly. Whether it was my own American Chamber of Commerce or the Dutch East India Company, as a shareholder, they signed many mutually beneficial trade agreements with Germany, which is a standard win-win situation.
Then I left Germany - and received news that Spain had to do everything to actively strengthen naval solicitation and construction because France made it clear that it would no longer participate in the dispute between Britain and Spain, and Germany also had an ambiguous attitude due to some minor episodes of the political situation.
It is said that in recent times, shipyards in Seville, Barcelona, Valencia, Vigo, La Coruna and other places have been rushing to build warships without stopping, almost regardless of cost.
The plunder of colonial resources in Central and South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean has also entered an outrageous stage! The collection of mineral resources is completely destructive and irresponsible, and tax revenue has also increased to more than 50%. For a while, complaints are heard and public resentment is endless.
This feeling is like a gambler who has put all his belongings on his last job and will be successful if he fails. However, the huge turmoil caused by it is definitely not just Spain, but its influence has crossed national borders and radiated to the entire Europe and the colonial vassals of various countries.
When I returned to England, I received the Queen's call at the port, and rushed to Westminster Palace at full speed to meet Her Majesty the Queen.
When I arrived at the palace gate, I remembered that I was anxious to come back this time. Before I even had time to change my clothes, I came in a hurry in the warrior uniform I usually wore in the world.
I wanted to turn my head to change my clothes, but thought that since it was an emergency call, I didn’t care about these red tape. Let’s go in first, can Elizabeth I still eat me?
Who knew that it wouldn't matter if I didn't change my clothes this time, but it really caused trouble! If I had to choose again, I wouldn't have gone to Elizabeth I like this. Unfortunately, there is no regret in the world, right?
In the side hall, I saw Elizabeth I in the same military uniform, which surprised me - when did the queen get this tune? Didn't she keep on being gorgeous?
Then I thought about it, the current situation between Britain and the West is in trouble and a war is about to break out. The Queen naturally adapts to the situation and sets an example for the whole country.
After thinking through this, I realized that I walked forward and performed a standard military salute - the standard military salute of the Ming Dynasty, and changed my name: Your Majesty the Supreme Commander, I am rushing back according to your call!
Elizabeth I stared at me, but didn't speak for a long time. I thought I was wrong and was thinking about whether to change my words, but I heard Elizabeth I murmuring:
Since I was chosen as the queen's successor by my father Henry VIII, I have been determined not to marry for life. Do you know why? Qi Lan.
I was stunned by the question, Sister, I don’t have the final say on whether you are married or not. And to be honest, you have never gotten married or have never gotten married, but I know this.
But I can't say this, so when I say it, it becomes: Your Majesty, the Supreme Commander, you have devoted yourself to the country and have given up your personal happiness. I admire you very much!
Elizabeth I nodded slowly and said: I rejected the proposals from the heads of state to prevent the situation of the annexation of the territory through marriage in Portugal. However, if I do not marry the nobles in the country, I do not want factional disputes.
I nodded and didn't say anything because I didn't know what she was going to say. But I heard the queen continue to speak, and my voice was already a bit excited: But I am not a ruthless person, nor am I not wanting to get married, but I have never found a suitable person.
I continued to be speechless, but why did this sound a bit indescribable? So I naturally couldn't interface.
But Elizabeth I said quietly: The partner I want to get married must meet three conditions.
As she said that, she continued to look at me and said: First, she must not be the royal family or nobles of any Western country, and cannot have any interest entanglements with one or several parties.
My heart skipped a beat. I had something to say, so I might as well stop answering it. So I stood up with my hands down and waited silently for the queen's last two o'clock.
Second, you must be outstanding in talent and outstanding achievements. As you said, you looked at me with great fun and continued: Qi Lan, you are doing well, especially this time, the practice of Dharma and virtue has benefited me very deeply! Very good! Very good!
I knew I could no longer hide it, so I immediately said humbly: This is my duty, and there is nothing worth boasting about. The Queen has over-rewarded.
But Elizabeth I didn't say anything, but continued to say lightly: This third point is also the most important point - you must understand me and understand some of my behaviors that support me!
As she said that, she looked at me and continued: Since I declared a state of emergency, I have been in wartime requirements and self-discipline. Everyone said I was crazy - Spain is so powerful, how can I resist it! Only you, Qi Lan!
I still support me and trust me and support me with my actions! I am very pleased!
There are already a lot of things in her voice, and I know that is called tenderness.
But I have no luck to accept this tenderness - she is twenty years older than me, with countless male favors around me, a strong political woman, and can give up everything for power!
More importantly, I already have a kite, how could I accept such an unexpected invitation?
So I bowed again: What Your Majesty said is the duty of a minister, and it is insignificant. I admire Your Majesty's noble feelings and sincerely wish Your Majesty a happy person as soon as possible! I will congratulate you on a great gift next time.
As she said that, she did not wait for her answer, she immediately added: I am fortunate to be unfair to my fate, and this time, the French and moral conduct made some achievements. But Spain has made every effort to prepare for the war, and I hope Her Majesty the Queen will make plans early.
Seeing that I didn't respond, although Elizabeth I had a calm expression, Isabella, who was standing beside her, had a very strange expression. For royal noble girls like them, they were never the only ones who refused others. When was it the turn of others to reject them?
Therefore, when she heard my soft and hard response, she really didn't understand - this is something that many people dream of and cannot get. Just nod and you can reach the sky in one step!
What's more, the people in the side palace say not much, but they say not much. I am really not afraid of causing harm to the future if I refuse Her Majesty’s love in public?
Or is this Eastern man not caring about these things at all? But are there really people in this world who regard fame and fortune as dirt? Or is it that he is playing hard to get?
Isabella thought to herself, observe first, but it’s a pity that my aunt also fell in love with her...
The atmosphere in the side hall became strange for a moment, with no one talking or other sounds.
I waited silently for the queen to speak. After all, my question had been raised and she had not answered yet. And this was her business. If I ask again, it would be outspoken.
Sure enough, after a moment, Elizabeth I spoke again, but his voice became much colder: I have understood what you said, I have issued a mobilization order for the whole army and the whole nation to wait for the Spanish to attack! Then I can fight with all my strength!
I shook my head and said: It's not enough, Her Majesty the Queen! As soon as this sentence came out, Elizabeth I's face changed slightly. She couldn't understand why I frequently questioned and opposed her decisions, which had never happened before.
So she continued to ask: Oh! Why isn't it enough?
I know that the continuous confrontation just now made her very unhappy, but I have my principles and bottom line. It is impossible to do things that are unconscience-free to make her happy.
At most I just left Britain. Could she dare to attack me at this time? If she did this, she would be the biggest fool in history, but it was obvious that Elizabeth I was not.
Dealing with smart people has this benefit. At least he or she will not do some stupid things that make people vomit blood. Everyone's rules are the same.
So I continued to say loudly: Your measures are enough to deal with general offenses in normal times, but this time it is different! It is very different!
Elizabeth I immediately frowned, but she knew that I was not an exaggerated person. She asked in a low voice: What's the difference?
I put my palms upwards to the front of my abdomen, and made a slight move to pinch my fists and said loudly: Spain King Philip II adopted a destructive mining model this time, which was to strengthen the army completely under overload. This is not an ordinary war, but a life-and-death battle between the destroyed country and the destroyed country!
As I said that, before I walked to the map, I pointed at the Spanish native road with the top of the indicator pole: On the local side, Philip II had gathered more than 200 large warships, and the small ships were infinity!
As he said that, he pointed to New World Africa and other places and said seriously: The resources of its vast colonies are being transported to the Spanish mainland, and all shipyards are rushing to build warships at full speed! It won’t take long to double the displacement of the fleet!
After saying that, he threw down the indicator pole heavily, and the wooden pole hit the ground, making a crisp sound of the sound of the audience. Their faces were stunned.
But when I heard my tone fade: If the Queen still thinks that Jizhu is sure to win in this situation, and is unwilling to make more moves, then I'm sorry, I'm afraid I'll say goodbye in advance.
This is also a solution that I have no choice. On the one hand, the queen had such an idea just now. After I refused, she was very disliked, because she was afraid that if she didn't say it, she would make things difficult for her in the future.
On the other hand, I don’t know if I did it a little too much and changed history too much, which led to Philip II being greatly stimulated and took this reckless approach to prepare for the war.
But no matter which situation is, it cannot be solved by conventional means. So I must stimulate Elizabeth to wake her up!
Of course, if she is still obsessed with it, I will just go and leave.
Anyway, after fighting this battle at this scale, even if Spain wins, it will be a terrible victory. My strength, as I watch the fire from the other side of the river, is completely preserved. With the support of France and the Netherlands, I can compete with it, and it is not even known that I have a bite back!
So I simply showed up. What is the future? It is all about Elizabeth's thoughts.
It was silent again, and the guards inside and outside the house had already tightened their weapons. As long as the queen gave her order, they were afraid that they would catch people.
But this time it didn't take long, but the queen sighed softly and said with infinite regret in her tone: This is probably the difference between a hero and an ordinary man! I read that right.
Chapter completed!