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Compared to the Dutch, the 'Sea Coachmen', the Portuguese were slightly behind, and the British Empire, the 'sunset never sets' empire in the future, was even slower in this regard.

However, because of the unique advantages of Lisbon and the Strait of Gibraltar, Portugal can be regarded as an established empire and a ‘people in the circle’.

In terms of pioneering, they are indeed not as good as the other forerunners, but Li Yuanqing clearly knows that these idiots are no worse than the British and the Dutch in terms of profit.

You know, the huge Brazil has always been the traditional territory of the Portuguese.

However, Li Yuanqing didn't know at this time whether these bastards had extended their tentacles to that huge and fertile land.

"Haha. The Persian Gulf? This is a good idea. Mr. Thomas, I will definitely consider it carefully."

Li Yuanqing smiled and picked up the wine glass and took a sip, but the expression on his face was undeniable.

At this time, Portugal had occupied Macau for more than seventy years, and it was already somewhat entrenched.

However, these bastards are quite smart.

The land they occupy in Macau is very small.

In fact, it may not be as big as a nearby prosperous village. In addition, they have always paid "rent" to the Ming Dynasty respectfully, so neither the court nor the local officials took this matter seriously.

At this time, although the Macau Governor's Palace was already quite large, it was still a fraction of the size of a mansion in the surrounding villages and towns. This also made the surrounding officials relax their vigilance, and many

People come here to work and earn some extra money.

However, although its layout is not as grand as the mansions of the Ming Dynasty, its internal facilities are still quite good, very luxurious and full of traditional Western style.

From this we can also see how much money these bastards have made in this land!

At this time, the place where Juan Thomas entertained Li Yuanqing was the main hall of the Governor's Palace. Although the table was not big, it was long enough.

The women and children were laughing and playing at the two long tables at the bottom, while the men were talking about business at the main table at the top.

Joseph has been following Li Yuanqing for five or six years.

Although his life is not as free as when he was in Europe, his level of comfort is dozens of times better than before. It is almost like enjoying it like an orthodox 'master'. He also deeply understands Li Yuanqing's temper and is very committed to implementing Li Yuanqing's instructions.

He would never dare to be careless or negligent.

A few casual conversations between him and Juan Tomas brought the topic to the right track, but it was only half truths and half lies.

At this time, after hearing Li Yuanqing's reply, Juan Thomas couldn't help but be stunned. After a moment, he realized it and said with a smile: "Honorable general, according to you and your army's combat effectiveness, you can definitely give those annoying Muslims a little help."

A lesson! You know, we Portuguese must hate doing business with them."

In this era, Muslim navigation was still prosperous, especially in the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. However, due to stubborn conservatism, this gap would soon be widened.

Li Yuanqing smiled: "Dear Mr. Thomas, thank you for your reminder. By the way, I have a few questions that I have always wanted to ask you. Is it convenient for you?"

Juan Thomas was stunned for a moment, then he smiled and said: "Of course, distinguished General Li, your coming to Macau really brings glory to Macau! Just ask, I will definitely tell you everything you know."

For the Portuguese at this time, including the Dutch and Japanese, who were familiar with the terrain and environment of East Asia, they would never dare to provoke the Ming Dynasty easily.

In their eyes, the Ming Dynasty at this time was still a huge behemoth!

And Li Yuanqing was the most powerful general with real power in the important border defense area of ​​the Ming Dynasty, so Juan Thomas naturally did not dare to neglect him.

Not to mention, the huge fleet of ships is almost ready to cover the harbor.

In this world, the strong are always respected!

Whether it is the Dutch or the Portuguese, at this time, in East Asia, they are still mainly 'taking advantage', instead of being completely bloody and violent plundering like in Southeast Asia!

To a certain extent, the Han pirates who traveled throughout the Ming Dynasty, Japan, and around Southeast Asia played a major role in these years!

Of course, in the future, the Zheng family will play the role of a 'barrier'!

such a pity!

Zheng Zhilong held the king card in his hand until he died, but he was unable to play it out.

At this time, looking at Juan Thomas's respect, Li Yuanqing smiled and said: "Dear Mr. Thomas, what I want to know is, what is the current situation in the distant New World? Have you Portuguese built a dock in Rio?

Yes, those damn Spaniards have already made a fortune in Havana and Veracruz, right?"

"Um?"

Juan Thomas couldn't help but be stunned. This time, he was really in a daze. He really didn't expect that the arrogant intellectual and noble general in front of him would touch the situation of the New World in this way.

But looking at Joseph who was smiling with a smile on his face, Juan Thomas suddenly realized that with the help of Joseph, a bastard, this wise man named Li knew this, so it was not an exaggeration.

He smiled hurriedly and said: "Honorable General Li, I can't believe that you know so much about the situation in the New World. I haven't been to the New World for more than ten years. However, when I returned to Lisbon last year, I heard someone say,

Now, more and more Portuguese nobles and businessmen are heading to the New World to open farms and grow cane sugar. The labor and land there are very cheap, so there should be some profits! However, as you said, in the end,

The profitable gold and spice business is still occupied by those annoying Spaniards! This is really a sad thing!"

Li Yuanqing nodded slowly.

Although he knew something about this period of history, he did not know the specific time in detail.

However, during this period of time, Li Yuanqing had already learned in detail about the world situation he knew from Joseph. By this time, six years after the dawn of tomorrow, more than fifty years had passed since the Great Battle between Britain and Spain that changed the world structure!

At this time, although Spain still maintained its position as the world's top power, the destruction of the 'Invincible Fleet' made it difficult to support their roots.

"Haha. The Spaniards are indeed annoying, but I think their good days will not last long!"

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The banquet lasted for about an hour and a half. After dinner, Li Yuanqing briefly chatted with Juan Tomas and other Portuguese nobles before going to the guest room they had prepared to rest.

But Joseph stayed.

At this time, in the living room of another small building in the Governor's Palace, Juan Thomas used the strong candlelight on the side to light a pure Cuban cigar, looked at Joseph with a smile and said: "Tsk~~! Poor child.

!I really can’t believe that you have endured humiliation for so long under the hands of a yellow-haired monkey! Joseph, you are really a shame to the British Empire!”

"hehe."

Faced with Juan Tomas's abuse, Joseph was not angry at all.

He glanced at Juan Tomas with a faint smile, and took a cigar from the exquisite box on the side. He placed it next to the candle and lit it carefully. He took a sip of it intoxicatedly and looked at Juan Tomas with a smile.

Said: "Dear Governor Thomas, my dearest cousin, you can laugh at me, but I also remind you that you'd better not laugh at my noble master, otherwise, you will have to pay a heavy price, even...

Even if you are still alive, I can’t save you!”

"What?"

Juan Thomas couldn't help but became furious, and the veins on his forehead bulged: "Joseph, you little loser who lost his family's inheritance, you have been staying in the Ming Dynasty for the past few years. Could it be that you were killed by those disgusting yellow people?"

Is the hairy monkey stupid? Your master’s fleet? Haha! Hahahaha..."

Juan Thomas couldn't help laughing, "In my opinion, they are just a group of fat sheep! They don't even have a cannon!"

Joseph ignored Juan Tomas's ridicule, and took a deep, intoxicated puff of the cigar in his hand: "Cousin, you may think so, but~, I also warn you in advance, you'd better not take it easy.

Go try it.”

Joseph paused and then smiled: "Of course, I also know that you absolutely do not have such capital. However, I can also remind you that in today's world, on land, I am afraid that no one can

Stand in the way of my master and his warriors! In the future, it will be the same on the sea!"

"I bother!!!"

Juan Thomas couldn't help but spat hard.

He almost pointed at Joseph's nose and laughed loudly: "Joseph, thanks to your noble birth, you really embarrass the nobles of the British Empire! Not only are you willing to be a slave of a yellow-haired monkey, but you actually advocate for him like this?

"

"Okay, I know that bragging doesn't cost money! I also know that your master did win a lot of wars in the northern defense zone of the Ming Dynasty. But~, Joseph, you have to understand! The future is

The age of the ocean! These lowly yellow-haired monkeys will not stand a chance! They are as stupid as pigs! Oh, by the way, in the northern defense zone of the Ming Dynasty, weren't there just two groups of pigs fighting?

"

Juan Tomas said and couldn't help laughing.

Seeing this, Joseph no longer refuted, but leaned comfortably on the sofa, enjoying his cigar to his heart's content.

Seeing Joseph's appearance, Juan Thomas began to feel suspicious.

As his aunt's cousin, no one knows his cousin's temperament better than Juan Tomas.

Although this guy's heart is as high as the sky, his eyes are lower than his hands. He lost all his money in several business deals that were supposed to make a lot of money.

But even then, this guy still has a high heart.

But at this time, he was actually willing to be the slave of a yellow-haired monkey who was far away from the "mainstream world". He was even "unswervingly determined". This...

Thinking about it, Juan Thomas's eyes narrowed slightly. He strode to Joseph, grabbed the skirt of his chest, and said viciously: "Joseph, tell me, during this trip, your

Where is the destination?"

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Chapter completed!