Zhu Youjian looked at Philip IV, his expression remained unmoved, and his heart flew.

He hates businessmen, who buy low and sell high, and make huge profits. Those who suffer will always be the hard-working people. The Ming Dynasty did not rely on merchants to support it, but on millions of people!

Despite his heart's disgust, Zhu Youjian could not let the World Trade Union fall into the hands of Spain, otherwise the Westerners would join the ranks of exploiting the people of the Ming Dynasty.

He picked up the wine glass with a expressionless face and drank a little lightly.

Philip IV looked straight at Zhu Youjian. He was naturally anxious. Spain's finances were about to collapse and he needed blood transfusions in urgent need. Moreover, he needed to join forces with the Ming Dynasty to deal with the Frank, Spain, the Netherlands and the Ottoman Empire.

Spain is weakening and is becoming increasingly declining, and he needs foreign aid!

Suddenly, Zhu Youjian put down his wine glass, looked at Philip IV, and said, "Your Majesty, we cannot be impatient. The World Trade Union is a huge organization with many countries involved and complicated things. We need to discuss carefully and consider step by step. As for the location, I think we can first be divided at the east and west ends, and we will be one place in each of our countries. With the development, we can merge and discuss the specific location. It can be in you and our countries, or in a more suitable place in you and our countries..."

Philip IV knew that Zhu Youjian would not agree, and when he heard his plan, he looked silent and said for a moment: "Yes. However, I hope to sign an offensive and defensive alliance treaty with the Ming Dynasty. For the enemies that violated Spain, the Ming Dynasty should regard it as an invasion of itself and must respond the strongest, including a forceful attack! Of course, the same is true for Spain."

Zhu Youjian raised his eyebrows, and there was a look of surprise in his eyes.

He did not expect that Philip IV would make such a request. You should know that Spain was too far from the Ming Dynasty, and it took his fleet nearly two years to arrive in Spain!

If Spain or the Ming Dynasty really had something to do, there was no time to rescue it, this offensive and defensive alliance would be useless and would be a piece of waste paper!

Philip IV naturally knew this, but he looked firm and looked bright, almost staring at Zhu Youjian, just said bluntly: If you don’t agree, everything we talked about before will be invalid!

Zhu Youjian felt Philip IV's determination, picked up the wine glass again and began to ponder.

The Ming Dynasty had no plan to build a so-called offensive and defensive alliance with Spain, and there was no need. Now Philip IV suddenly mentioned it, which made Zhu Youjian feel a little uneasy, as if there was a conspiracy waiting for him.

At the same time, he also knew that Spain was almost a public enemy in Europe, and it was going to war with the entire Europe, the Frankish Kingdom, the Kingdom of England, the Netherlands, the relentless Roman Empire, and an aggressive and powerful Ottoman Empire.

To form an alliance with such a country will be of no benefit to the Ming Dynasty, and it will also drag down the increasingly tired Ming Dynasty!

Zhu Youjian was hesitating that if he did not agree to Philip IV, his previous efforts would be in vain. The people of the Ming Dynasty needed food and other help from Spain and could not wait!

Zhu Youjian put down his wine glass and said, "Your Majesty, I need to consider this matter again. I, the Ming Dynasty, do not want to be involved in war. We love peace..."

Philip IV was not disappointed because he knew that this prince, the elder brother of the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, and the commander of the fleet this time, was not the real commander.

Philip IV nodded and said, "Dear Prince, I hope to hear good news before tonight."

Zhu Youjian nodded lightly, without saying much, stood up and walked outside.

Zhu You found out the door, and Queen Elizabeth and Okundo walked out slowly.

Elizabeth looked at the empty door and turned to Philip IV and said, "The Ming Dynasty really didn't seem to be involved in the war. They came just for trade?"

Okundo had a big beard and expressionless face, but his small eyes kept blinking.

Philip IV leaned on the chair, looking a little tired and worried.

Spain has indeed made enemies on all sides. The Ottoman tentacles are not far from Spain, and an unprecedented war seems inevitable.

But Frank became stronger and more powerful at this time, constantly causing trouble for Spain. The Netherlands jumped up and down, making Spain so annoyed. They were also plundering Spain's treasure ships overseas and competing for colonies. England was even more like an abyss watching, making Spain unable to sleep or eat.

Spain needs foreign aid so much!

Far away thousands of miles away, and without direct threat to Spain, the powerful Ming Dynasty was undoubtedly the best choice.

After waiting for a while, Elizabeth saw that Philip IV did not speak, and turned to look at Okundo.

Okundo understood and looked at Philip IV and said, "Your Majesty, you must form an alliance. The Ming people are indeed too far away from us, but they are very close to Egypt. If their fleet appears in the Red Sea, near Egypt, or the Persian Gulf, it will put huge pressure on the Ottoman Empire and will restrain a considerable number of troops. If the Ming Dynasty is willing to go ashore, it will force the Ottoman to fight on two or even three lines, and Russia..."

Okundo's words were very simple, almost outlining a grand blueprint for Philip IV to encircle and suppress the Ottoman Empire.

Philip IV naturally thought farther than him, and he had thought of it a long time ago. He sat up, picked up the red wine, shook his head gently, and said, "That Zhu's attitude seemed hesitant, but in fact he was firm. The Ming Dynasty was unwilling to get involved in the war. The Ottoman Empire was too strong and they were unwilling to face it directly. Russia was a coward. After defeating a few times, he never dared to move west again. I heard that they turned to the east. Do you think they would collide with the Ming Dynasty?"

Okundo was stunned, and then he realized that Okundo was still full of vigilance towards those yellow-skinned people, and had no intention of truly forming an alliance, just to make use of it.

Elizabeth listened to Philip IV's somewhat discouraged words and comforted softly: "Dear, don't worry, it will pass. We will be fine if we endure it for a few years."

Philip IV looked up at her with tender eyes and said, "Of course, in less than a few years, as long as I survive next year, I will be able to solve the big trouble in front of me. I have the confidence to regain the glory of Spain and teach those who are disobedient!"

Okundo looked at Philip IV and said calmly: "Your Majesty, the Ming Dynasty must form an alliance with us, not others."

Philip IV's eyes were full of tenderness, his face suddenly became dark, and he didn't say anything.

They all knew very well that the Ming Dynasty was not without choice, but Frank, England, and even the Netherlands were fine, and even the Ottomans were not without opportunities.

These are not what Spain wants to see. If the Ming Dynasty formed an alliance with them, not only would their strength surge in Europe, but the threat from Spain overseas would also increase dramatically. This is a game of either winning or losing!

Philip IV looked up at Okundo and said, "Send someone to keep an eye on them, I don't want outsiders to contact them."

Okundo said, "Yes." After saying that, he strode away.
Chapter completed!