March 19th, the fifteenth year of Gansheng.

As a train roared slowly into the train station outside the Daming Gate of the imperial capital Nanjing, a group of Europeans walked out of the car, which meant that some substantial change had occurred between the Ming Dynasty and Europe.

Although the Ming Dynasty mission was still in Europe, Zhu Youbin's visit to Europe had not yet come to a perfect end. However, the contact between Chinese and Western civilizations opened a new chapter. This was the first time that China has truly understood Europe and understood the foreign land thousands of miles away. In a sense, Zhu Youbin's visit was even less meaningful than Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions in the Han Dynasty, because it meant the beginning of another greater cause.

What kind of career is it?

Just like the Han Dynasty conquered the Western Regions after Zhang Qian. In fact, Zhu Youbin's visit also had similar meanings. This was the beginning of a great cause and the beginning of a magnificent history.

For the Chinese and Western civilizations in the 17th century, its significance was also extraordinary. The Ming Dynasty, which advocated the Ming Dynasty in science and technology, surprised all visitors and international students, and was filled with envy. The impact of Chinese civilization on these Europeans was extremely far-reaching.

So many scholars in later generations mentioned the first thing they mentioned when referring to the history of this stage was the arrival of these visitors, which made the whole Europe realize the barbarity and backwardness of its civilization, and thus began to learn comprehensively from the Ming Dynasty, and the spread of Chinese civilization in Europe began. Just as more than a thousand years ago, neighboring countries in China envied Chinese civilization and took the initiative to choose Chinese civilization, now these strangers from thousands of miles away have made the most direct choices after witnessing the prosperity of Chinese civilization.

Envy him, surrender to him, learn from him, and then in the end, maybe many of them will become part of him.

Before the French envoy Philip I met with him, Zheng Du, who had already summoned in the palace, asked him about the mission's visit.

"…The fleet fired rockets at the Thames at the City of London, and the incendiary bomb ignited the entire City of London. The fire burned for four days."

Burning London!

Listening to Qian Xi’s story, Zhu Guoqiang felt a pity. Of course, it was not a pity that the burned city of London, but that he was unable to shoot a documentary.

For example, "Burning the City of London".

This sounds fucking to relieve one's anger!

It’s not just about relieving qi, it’s simply about relieving hatred.

In another world, the guy from England burned the Old Summer Palace.

Now, the Ming Dynasty burned the city of London, it was so burned!

And what is even more amazing?

It was not how the English were good at singing and dancing, but that Charles II of England made another choice to surrender to the Ming Dynasty and become a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty.

"...King Charles II decided to send the Earl of Shaftesbury to Nanjing to pay homage to the Emperor and request the Emperor to enthrone."

From now on, England is no longer England, but England of the Ming Dynasty!

Concessions, garrisons, trade privileges, all of this were once the rules of the game set by the British Empire in the Qing Dynasty.

And now, all this was returned to England by the Ming Dynasty, which was simply...it was better.

"Then give him a golden seal!"

Now, for the vassals or chieftains, the Ming Dynasty would never be stingy with a piece of paper, a seal, paper, or a seal, it seems inconspicuous, but as long as they accept it, it will be "since ancient times."

"It has been belonging to the Ming Dynasty since ancient times."

Perhaps there is no talk of England now, but one thing is certain that at most a hundred years, England will become a place "since ancient times".

As for whether they want to do so, it doesn't matter at all.

What is important is that as long as the Ming Dynasty wanted, it could be canonized a Scottish king or an Irish king at any time.

"The Three Kingdoms of England..."

Zhu Guoqiang's mood became more and more relaxed when the time was right. He could also give it a try.

Qian Xi then naturally reported on the matter about France. Zhu Guoqiang certainly agreed with the decision to split France, especially when he learned from Qian Xi that Zhu Youbin and others regarded France as a potential threat, and then decided to use the conflict between Prince Kong Dai and other nobles and other nobles to split them, Zhu Guoqiang said with deep consent.

"Using barbarians to control barbarians is the best choice we use to dismantle the enemy. France has a population of 20 million, which is also considered a European power. A complete France is indeed not in line with the interests of our Ming Dynasty. It is undoubtedly the best to be able to split. By the way, who is the representative sent by Confucius?"

"Your Majesty, the Duke of Brittany who represented Prince Conde and other nobles to visit the Ming Dynasty was the Duke of Brittany, who was also the first French nobleman. He was the ruler of the Brittany region of France. France was different from our Ming Dynasty. It was said to be a country, but in fact, the land of the country was directly ruled by the nobles. The so-called king was just accepting allegiance from the nobles, and in fact he had no right to interfere in the affairs of the nobles' fiefs."

A big country that is divided!

This is Qian Xi's evaluation of France. Compared with the county system established by China as early as the Qin and Han Dynasties, European countries in this era were undoubtedly divided. Even in the eyes of the Ming officials, they were not like a country at all. At least in the eyes of traditional officials, such a country was absolutely no country.

Zhu Guoqiang was of course very clear about this. In fact, the construction of France's state was completed by Louis XIV. What was his purpose in building the Palace of Verse?

It was not just for personal enjoyment, but also for the elimination of the separatist and rebellion of the powerful French local aristocracy. For example, the family of Prince Conde who has defected to the Ming Dynasty is one of them. After Louis XIV was completed, the main aristocracy in the country was immediately concentrated in the Palace of Versailles. In the past, the great French aristocracy who were strong, dissatisfied and rebellious, were corrupted by the extravagant palace life in the Palace of Versailles during the era of Louis XIV. They even took pride in being invited to live in the palace, rushing to imitate the etiquette and dress in the palace, and were worried about losing the favor of the king.

Of course, the control of the aristocracy over the local area was not until the revolution broke out before it was declared disintegrated as a large number of aristocracies were cut off or in exile. After the revolution, France became a real country, not a "split" country.

"The Duke of Brittany..."

As he muttered this name, Zhu Guoqiang thought for a while and then asked.

"Is this person's characteristics?"

"Your Majesty, like all the great nobles in the West of France, the Duke of Brittany also strongly resisted the French court's intervention in local affairs, but unlike many regions, my understanding is that Brittany is a highly independent area, and the local residents have their own language. The Duke of Brittany seems to have the same intention. On the sea, he has tested the Ming Dynasty's plans for the future of France more than once. I believe that he would rather be the king of Brittany than support Prince Conde to become another French king."

"Who wants to be a minister if there is a chance to be a king?"

Zhu Guoqiang said with a smile.

"Although the Ming Dynasty advocates orthodoxy, it also respects rights and interests."

In a word, if they want to be independent, as long as the time is right, what's the harm that Ming Dynasty supports them?

If it really doesn't work, just do something like "self-determination".

Oh, it’s really worthy of being a lighthouse country. Even the reason for splitting others is so high-sounding.

"I heard that there are still international students with you?"

Zhu Guoqiang asked casually.

"Yes, the King of Dongyuan sent students to the Ming Dynasty to receive Chinese education. Among them were aristocrats and students from the Wang Family School. The nobles were mostly unbearable to use. On the contrary, there were many useful talents among the students of the Wang Family School. For example, Isaac Newton was extremely smart."

Isaac Newton!

Zhu Guoqiang suddenly opened his eyes wide.

Newton!

He actually came to the Ming Dynasty?

This is the real big shot of this era! Now it is in the Ming Dynasty. Such big shots must stay in the Ming Dynasty and must not let him go back.
Chapter completed!