The Ming Dynasty's fleet, a huge fleet of nearly one hundred large and small ships, gradually approached the European continent.

Zhu Youjian stood at the bow of the boat, wearing a royal suit in the Ming Dynasty. Feng Zhu, Zheng Zhilong, Obai, Li Yizao and others standing behind him were all wearing formal official uniforms, surrounded by Zhu Youjian.

Missionaries such as Joshua Tsang and some prisoners in Taiwan from the Ming Dynasty were now dressed neatly and looked at the direction of the mainland with different eyes.

More than a year and a half have passed. Everyone has been wandering on the sea for too long and has been impatient in their hearts. Now they are eager to see each other and anxious.

Zhu Youjian was holding a telescope in his hand and could already see some mountain edges on the mainland from afar, and he couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

Before he came, the younger brother from the Ganqing Palace did not see him or explain anything to him. He knew very well that the younger brother was very confused about him, just as he thought.

Although the Ganqing Palace did not explain to him, he gradually learned a lot of things over the past year. What he paid the most attention was that the Ming Dynasty court hoped to establish trade relations with countries such as Western barbarians, and attempted to buy a large amount of food from them to deal with the aggravated natural disasters in the country.

Zhu Youjian was determined to do this alone, and he chose not to see anything else.

Joshua Tsang hasn't come back for many years, and his heart is surging at this moment, and it's hard to describe it. Looking at the approaching homeland, his expression is inexplicably clear.

After a while, he turned to look at Zhu Youjian and bowed, "Prince, you can dock at most one hour. Spanish ministers will come to greet you on the shore. According to convention, you can dock temporarily, repair ships, replenish fresh water and food, and at the same time, you can go to Madrid to meet the Spanish king."

Zhu Youjian nodded slightly and said, "After getting ashore, I will send someone to negotiate with Spain and arrange a specific itinerary."

Johnson Chan is not a simple missionary. He knows that many things have to be done privately, and then the big guy nods. This is the normal process.

He also understood another thing from Zhu Youjian's words, that is, he was not Zhu Youjian's only choice. If he, Johnson Chan, refused to help, Zhu Youjian had other ways.

Joshua Chan naturally didn't want this, which meant that he had lost his relationship with Zhu Youjian and the envoys of the Ming Dynasty, and seriously affected his mission in the East.

"Prince, I will do what you wish." John Thompson bowed and said respectfully.

Zhu Youjian nodded slightly. He hated the feeling of being bound by others. He had no choice but to face Joshua Tom, but he would not compromise.

At this time, a captain came over quietly and whispered in Zheng Zhilong's ear.

Zheng Zhilong looked slightly shocked, immediately raised his head, took out a telescope from behind, and looked at the shore from afar.

I don’t know when, the originally calm opposite shore gradually appeared, and came from both sides, with the momentum of double-teaming them.

These ships are generally more than a circle smaller than the Ming Dynasty, and are in size of fifty or sixty, and look very aggressive!

Needless to say, Oboi, Feng Zhu, Zhu Youjian and others picked up their telescopes and kept observing them on the other side of the sea.

Not long after, everyone looked solemn, and Zhu Youjian's eyes suddenly turned coldly to Jokovic.

Even if Joshua Chan didn't have a telescope, he had noticed some of it, his eyes changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "Prince, please stop the boat and let me see them. I can find out their purpose, and they will not attack you."

Zhu Youjian felt chilling between his eyebrows, but he didn't speak.

Feng Zhu's eyes were quiet, and after a while, he said, "Prince, we are just a new arrival, and we really need to communicate with our master. You might as well send someone over here first and communicate with us."

Zhu Youjian said: "You make arrangements, I will let you write."

"Yes." Feng Zhugong responded and turned around and left.

After a while, nearly a hundred Ming ships stopped and improved their combat readiness. Three small ships left the fleet and sent Chau Wang and the Ming envoys to the shore.

On the shore, the Spanish King Philip IV stood side by side with Oqundo. The two of them looked at the asymmetry of huge fleet with telescopes. They couldn't say it for a moment, and they could imagine the shock in their hearts.

Spain is known as the strongest in Europe, whether on sea or on the road, it is not easy to gather such a huge fleet.

"Is the Ming Dynasty very strong?" Philip IV couldn't help but ask again a few days ago. This time, it seemed like blurting out unintentionally.

Okundo had seen the Ming Dynasty fleet at that time, but he was far from being as established as it is now, and he did not see the huge and intimidating monster in the sea in the middle.

"Your Majesty, let them stop." Okundo said lightly. They originally planned to give Ming people a warning to let them see the power of Spain, ask them to spit out the Philippines and make enough compensation.

However, now I have been dreaming about it. Such a huge fleet, you can imagine that the ancient Eastern Kingdom, which was only seen by the missionary, was not only full of gold, but also powerful and terrifying.

They have vast overseas interests. If this fleet of messengers was eliminated today and the Ming Dynasty sent another one to wander around the world, how would they deal with it?

This consequence is too terrible and they dare not think about it!

Philip IV understood the current situation in Spain. Spain's finances were facing collapse and owed huge debts. He had been trying to find ways to reduce them, and even considered to be denied debts. However, the consequences were too serious and naturally he could not tolerate damage to overseas interests, especially New Spain, that is, America.

He remembered that the Ming Dynasty was closer to Spain.

Philip IV was silent for a while and suddenly said, "We need the friendship of wise men."

The Okundo telescope looked at the huge fleet of Ming people and suddenly said, "We need their ships."

Philip IV picked up the telescope. Although it was a bit far away, it could be seen that the ships of the Ming Kingdom were wider and more stable, and were not as thin as those of European ships, which gave people a powerful feeling.

"I need to talk to His Highness the Prince." Philip IV said.

Okundo stepped forward and ordered the fleets that went out to sea to return.

These fleets are only over 60, and they are not the main force of Spain. Faced with such a huge Ming people fleet, there is no possibility of winning.

The Spanish fleet quickly retreated, and the messenger boat arrived.

Philip IV warmly met Johnson Cham and the envoys of the Ming Dynasty, and expressed that they had no intention of being enemies and would ensure their safety in Europe. They would welcome the arrival of the envoys of the Ming Dynasty, and would do the best, and welcome the greatest welcome.

Zhu Youjian quickly received a reply, and the fleet was shaped into an umbrella and slowly sailed into the port of Lisbon.

Philip IV could see the guards of the orders and did not care at all. Not only did he withdraw the fleet, but he even withdrew the defenses on the shore. He personally came to welcome Zhu Youjian very enthusiastically.

"Welcome, Your Highness, Your Highness." Philip IV leaned into Zhu Youjian with Spanish etiquette, and was very enthusiastic.

Zhu Youjian was wearing princely clothes. Although he hated these Westerners in his heart, he raised his hand and said, "I have met His Majesty the King."

Of course, there was Joshua Chan's translation in the middle. He was very calm and told the other party as much as possible in words familiar to both.

Queen Elizabeth looked at the handsome Zhu Youjian with a smile on her face, and said, "Welcome to Spain, His Highness, the respected prince."

Zhu Youjian looked at her and stretched out his hand, and couldn't help but be stunned.

Zhuo Wang said a few words to Elizabeth, and Elizabeth withdrew her hand blankly, looking a little regretful.

Joshua Chan turned his head and explained to Zhu Youjian, "This is a kissing gift from Europe, and it is a kind of respect for ladies."

Zhu Youjian frowned and understood what Tang Ruowang meant. Looking at Elizabeth, he became more and more displeased in his eyes. Naturally, this kind of thing would not happen in the Ming Dynasty, and it would only happen in this country!

Although he didn't like it, he didn't say anything and nodded lightly.

Philip IV looked at Zhu Youjian and said enthusiastically, "Dear Prince, please follow me. I have prepared a sumptuous dinner for you, all of which are from your Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Youjian was stunned. He really didn't expect this. He said politely: "Your Majesty is here to do anything."

Philip IV almost walked inside with Zhu Youjian, and introduced: "The place we eat is the Kingdom of Portugal. I am the King of Portugal. Your Highness will definitely like it..."

Zhu Youjian responded politely and looked back occasionally.

Feng Zhu followed him, Zheng Zhilong met Okundo and was having a conversation with Okundo with the help of the translator.

The Ming Dynasty fleet needed repairs, fresh water and food, and various arrangements were also needed.

These things are quite trivial, but Okundo's words are very refreshing and will do his best to help the Ming Dynasty and treat them as their best friends.

Philip IV brought Zhu Youjian and others into the Kingdom of Portugal, constantly introducing the history of the kingdom, spitting everywhere and talking endlessly.

Everyone on the side was surprised that their king had never been so talkative, and even Elizabeth was surprised.

Philip IV was a very cunning monarch and rarely talked so much.

Zhu Youjian stood beside Philip IV, listening to Joshua Chan's translation, and then looking at the kingdom, which seemed to be brilliant but actually very petty, shook his head secretly, but kept a smile on his face, occasionally echoing.

Philip IV thought that Zhu Youjian was the first to come and recognized his life, and he became more and more eager, and even invited some officials to introduce him to Zhu Youjian.

Zhu Youjian had seen it one by one. Through the translation of Joshua Tsang, he knew that these people's identities were roughly equivalent to officials such as the Minister of Revenue, the Royal Money House, and the State Administration of Taxation. These officials were all abusive to money and food.

Zhu Youjian was not an ordinary young man. He had only learned some things from his enthusiasm that Philip IV had, and was quietly accompanied.

Perhaps it was because of Joshua Chan that Johnson Chan explained something from it. Philip IV did not hold that grand dance party or anything else. He took Zhu Youjian around and exchanged greetings for a long time before he asked him to rest. Half an hour later it was a dinner.

Philip IV arranged for Zhu Youjian to leave. He sat in a dark room, with Queen Elizabeth standing beside him, and Okundo and many officials in front of him.

The prime minister and others did not come. Obviously, some forces represented by the prime minister opposed Philip IV's peace with the Ming Dynasty and were making silent protests.

Philip IV ignored him. He was still a powerful monarch, sitting on a chair, silent.

Sitting beside him, Elizabeth, who was three years older than him and thirty years old, but he still had no descendants.

Philip IV stood Okundo, and several governors, as well as ministers of the Chancellor of the Finance Minister, trade ministers, etc.

After a long silence, Philip IV raised his head, glanced at everyone, and said, "What do you think?"

The Governor of the Netherlands looked at Philip IV and said, "Your Majesty, I have seen it. The Ming people's fleet is very powerful and solid, with artillery larger than ours, and is expected to have a longer range."

An ordinary official said, "I asked the soldiers who came back. They said that the artillery of the Ming Dynasty was quite fierce, with a range of half that of mine, with many arson ships, and a huge fleet of 100 ships. Unless there is a relative force to attack, they will be big fish and small shrimps."

The bearded admiral said, "The Ming people are not Ottomans and are not so easy to defeat. They are obviously more civilized and not so aggressive. This time, they are from business and friendly."

Philip IV looked expressionless, pondered for a while, turned to look at Okundo, and said, "General, what do you think?"

Okundo looked at Philip IV, blinked, hesitated for a moment, and said, "It is not difficult to keep these hundred ships."

Philip IV sat upright and waited for his words to continue.

Everyone else, including Elizabeth, was shocked and looked at him with his eyes fixedly.

In the East, they were bullied by the Ming Dynasty and lost their popularity. This was a great humiliation for them. If they could teach the Ming Dynasty a lesson and restore their dignity, they would naturally be willing to do it and would be more inclined to do it.

Everyone looked at Okundo and waited for him to continue talking.

But after Okundo said that, he did not open his mouth again, as if he had not seen the eyes of others, and looked straight at Philip IV without any intention of continuing to say it.
To be continued...