Give up your tribute!

We are not professional about this matter!

Charles II looked at Father Lumbron in confusion. Obviously, he did not know how this surrender was.

After a moment of silence, Hyde asked back.

"What is this surrender? The king submits to the Chinese? Can the king submit to the king?"

For Europeans, all this is unfamiliar and even incomprehensible. The king becomes the king's minister? Is there such an operation?

Of course in Europe, there will be "kings" from some small countries like dukes, earls, and other "kings" like real kings, but that is a complete surrender.

Should England surrender to China?

"Yes, how could the king submit to the king?"

Although Hyde and Nicholas both expressed their doubts, Charles II asked with interest:

"Father, I think you have this suggestion, there must be something you want to say."

"His Majesty the King, China is different from Europe. First of all, their rule is the "emperor", and around them, there are many small countries. The rulers of those countries are kings, with status below the "emperor". They surrender to China in exchange for recognition and canonization of the Celestial Empire. Only the kings who have been canonized by the Celestial Empire are from the legal kings..."

"It's like the pope crowned the king?"

Charles II asked back. At this moment, through this comparison, he seemed to be able to understand something. Is it like the surrender of the Chinese emperor like the surrender to the pope?

"Some are similar, but also different. China has their unique tribute system. What I call "submission" is actually just a kind of etiquette submission. According to the practice of those Asian countries, they regard China as the "superior country" in name and regularly pay a tribute to the "super country". As etiquette, "super country" will give a corresponding reward. Although they nominally praise the Chinese emperor, the internal affairs, laws, military, diplomacy and so on of those vassal states remain independent. The emperor's emperor is still in power.

They would hardly interfere in their internal affairs. However, China strongly protected the vassal states. Decades ago, they fought wars with Japan for the vassal states. After Japan was defeated, they also used to surrender to China in exchange for China's forgiveness... Now if His Majesty wants to win China's support, it means surrender and be their vassal state. They will not only help His Majesty restore the throne, but England will inevitably enjoy preferential treatment that is incomparable to other European countries."

Father Lumbron's words made Charles II, Hyde and Nicholas look at each other, and they all understood what the other person meant was that there was such a good thing in the world?

"You mean that after I surrender to China, I can still be an independent king? But how can you ensure that the Chinese will not really interfere in England's internal affairs? Will the Chinese overthrow Cromwell's rule for a nominal surrender?"

Charles II asked in confusion.

After all, even in Europe, the Pope would still criticize European countries through bishops. Why did Yingge Temple use Protestantism as the state religion? Isn’t it just to kick the pope away? Suppose to China? Will it lead to a new "pope"?

"This is the difference between China and Europe. As far as I know, there is a country called North Korea and Japan in the north of China. They have been a vassal state of China for hundreds of years, but they have always maintained an independent state. They can have their own kings, their own laws, and they can formulate taxes on their own without asking the Chinese emperor for instructions. Why does the Celestial Empire need these vassal states? Perhaps it is because of the "face" of the Easterners, or perhaps it is because of the "all nations come to the dynasty" that reflect the strength of the Celestial Empire, and now there are no vassal states of the Celestial Empire in Europe. Once England becomes a vassal state of the Celestial Empire, for the sake of "the face of the Celestial Empire", China will never sit idly by and watch others bully it in its own vassal state.

He would also not sit idly by and watch the "rebellious ministers" usurp the throne and seize power. Therefore, as long as the king submits to China, in order to maintain the face of the Celestial Empire, they will definitely help His Majesty the King restore your rule in England." When Father Lunberon's promise, he obviously did not know that the Ming Dynasty is no longer the Ming Dynasty that was more than ten years ago. The Ming Dynasty has reconstructed the connotation of "tributary" and reorganized the relationship with the vassal states. The kind of submission that is only nominal, is no longer in harmony. What Daming is pursuing now is the kind of real and complete surrender, and then using this surrender to annex and encroach. Of course, this process is a slow process. This process is even difficult for people to detect.

In fact, at this time, whether it was Charles II, Edward Hyde, or Nicholas, they were already moved. In fact, they were already well aware of China's prosperity and strength, and all Europeans were full of longing for China. If it could really be as described by Father Lumbron, as long as England surrendered to China in name and regarded China as the "high country", they would get so much reward, not to mention the future commercial returns, it would be worth a try for the throne.

It would be great if we could become China's trade spokesperson in Europe in the future.

The more I thought about it, the more I felt that this suggestion was great, Charles II, the monarch and ministers, both read each other's thoughts in each other's eyes. This seemed to be a good choice.

However, on the surface, Charles II said with a look of embarrassment:

"Well, but, after all, I am the king. I will pay tribute to China, which may help me restore my royal power, but what about the nobles of England? Will they agree to pay tribute to the Chinese?"

"Your Majesty, Cromwell confiscated the property of many nobles, and many royalists have lost their titles and property. If they surrender to China, they can destroy the Republic of Cromwell. I think they will not mind."

Edward Hyde said directly.

For those nobles who have lost their property, they care about whether to submit to the Chinese or to the Pope. As long as the Pope can help them restore their former status and wealth, they will definitely submit to the Pope. The so-called faith is comparable to wealth.

Moreover, more importantly, everyone knows that the Chinese do not have almost any beliefs at all.

Whether it is Catholicism, Protestantism, or Puritanism, for the Chinese, there is no difference at all.

It seems that nothing is better than to surrender to China.

When Father Lumberton, the "China Pass" who vigorously advocated the benefits of the so-called "vassal states", suggested that Charles II submit to China in exchange for their support, at Chatham Dock on the Thames opposite the strait, the Ming Dynasty's mission fleet was bathing in the bright summer sunshine.

However, they did not enjoy the sunshine, but were preparing for the upcoming war, Cromwell was dispatching troops and even transferred his troops from Ireland and Scotland.

However, Zhu Youbin and the others were not idle. In addition to sending two warships to the entrance to prevent the English from blocking the river, they also trained the English army here. In the past few days, they have armed a 8,000 mercenary army.

At this point, they did make plans for the future.

When the Ming army sailors commanded the mercenary to train in the wilderness, if they did not look at their flags, they might even misunderstand that it was Cromwell's army, red military uniforms, gray trousers... In fact, these military uniforms were also seized by Cromwell.

This transport team leader is definitely a competent team leader.

However, for Cromwell, the transport captain, when he learned that the Chinese had actually used his weapons and military uniforms, he also cursed loudly while angering those people for shameless betrayal of England.

"When you defeat them, send all the traitors who serve foreigners to the gallows."

As a tyrant, Cromwell is definitely qualified.

"Can't wait any longer!"

Cromwell asked looking up.

"Where did George Monk and his legion go?"
Chapter completed!