Chapter 860: Visit to the Western Yi (8)
Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /www/wwwroot/t/t.php on line 172
"Yes, Frank, there have been constant wars in these years, and the children don't have enough to eat in the village. You can take them away," Old Lubeck also said.
"But Ming Dynasty and Livonia are thousands of miles away. If they leave with me, I don't know when they will come back in the future." Franzbekov looked hesitant.
"It's not in the way. It's better than farming at home anyway," several old friends said in unison.
Hearing what they said, Count Bratsk could not refuse, so more than a dozen teenagers were added to the Ming Dynasty delegation.
??
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, means "Island of Wood." In the mid-13th century, local residents were often harassed by pirates, so they built a castle with giant trees on a small island at the entrance to Lake Mälaren, and set up wooden pile obstacles in the water.
, to resist pirates, hence its name. In 1436, this city was designated as the capital because of its moderate geographical location, mild climate and beautiful environment, and gradually developed into the largest city in Scandinavia.
The Ming Dynasty envoys entered the city under the guidance of the Swedish official. It is worthy of being the capital of the most powerful country in Northern Europe. You can see imposing churches and towering spiers everywhere, as well as stone-paved streets and alleys.
Various shops.
Franzbekov calmly led Dong Xuan and Li Shouzhi to the gate of the palace. The two stone lions at the main entrance were lifelike, as if they chose to devour anyone. They wore red cherry military caps more than one foot high on their heads.
The guards in military uniforms look murderous, and at first glance they look like elite soldiers who have experienced many battles.
"Several distinguished envoys will wait a moment," the courtesy officer said politely.
Franzbekov smiled politely at him and waited patiently at the palace gate.
??
King Carl XI of Sweden is practicing his sword. The king is only twelve years old, but he has been on the throne for seven years.
When he was five years old, his father Carl
>
The Queen Mother was the de facto head of state, but she never openly interfered in political affairs. Instead, she respected the regent and at the same time focused on maintaining her son's image as a king. Little Carl loved his mother throughout his life, and he clearly remembered that when he was the first
When I was presiding over a government meeting, I whispered the question to my mother because I didn't understand it. Then my mother asked the minister loudly and clearly in her own name.
The ministers had high hopes for the little king, but the child was keen on sports, military drills and bear hunting; but he did not like cultural classes and appeared to be very ignorant and illiterate. Apart from German, he did not know any other foreign languages, and even knew nothing about Sweden's borders.
I don’t know anything about it.
Some ministers were worried, but the Queen Mother firmly believed that her son was honest, upright, and reverent to the gods. If he neglected the study of book knowledge, it was because he devoted himself to sports and exercise. The brave bear hunter
Action is a manifestation of his courage. In short, his son is the best!
Zhizi Moruomu, in another time and space, Carl XI really became one of the greatest kings of Sweden, saving Sweden at a critical moment and leading the country to its peak.
"My son, the regents all said that establishing diplomatic relations and trade with the Ming Dynasty can not only increase our financial revenue, but also unite the Ming Dynasty to deal with our old enemy Russia. But why did you not see the Ming Dynasty envoys and instead hid here to practice
Where is the sword?" Queen Mother Eleonora asked her son with a smile.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading!
When his mother mentioned the five regents, the little king was immediately unhappy. Those people regarded him as an illiterate who only knew how to hunt bears, but in fact he was not stupid at all.
The five-chancellor regency following the death of Karl
But it was empty; it needed to be supported by French economic aid; ministers became rich by embezzling public funds, while the garrison soldiers guarding the border were starving, and half of the administrative staff were unable to pay their monthly salaries due to lack of funds.
According to records at the time: "In many fortresses, soldiers died of starvation and mass desertions occurred. Military uniforms and weapons were hard to find, and the parliament claimed that 'the situation was as simple and simple as our militia.'"
The little king saw all this, but said nothing, and felt resentful in his heart. He longed to govern himself! He wanted to tax the nobles, fight crime, punish corruption, rectify the army, and build a strong navy!
"Mother, it is indeed beneficial for Sweden to form an alliance with the Ming Dynasty, but who should lead the alliance? Us or the Ming Dynasty? Don't forget that not only Sweden needs the Ming Dynasty, but the Ming Dynasty also needs Sweden. So, let them be in the palace
Just wait outside the door." Karl XI's voice was clear and firm.
Eleonora was stunned, and then she was extremely pleased that her son had finally grown up! What she just said was full of the wisdom of the king! She smiled and asked: "How long do you plan to let them wait?"
"Wait until I finish practicing the sword."
Good guy, the little king just made the Ming envoy wait for an hour, and then he just put on airs and received him at the king's palace.
After waiting for so long, Franzbekov not only did not get angry, but instead paid more and more attention to it, believing that Sweden is a powerful Nordic country. Only a strong country dares to be arrogant. "Your Majesty, please allow me to represent His Majesty the Ming Emperor and the Emperor.
Your Majesty's 100 million loyal subjects pay tribute to you." His voice was gentle, but filled with strong self-confidence. It was not so much a tribute to the king as a display of strength.
"One hundred million subjects? There are actually so many people in the Ming Dynasty!"
Karl XI was shocked. You must know that the tax-paying population of the Kingdom of Sweden at this period was only two million. Although he was shocked, his face remained calm, but his words were much more polite.
If two powerful countries respect each other, then negotiations will definitely go smoothly.
Soon, the "Mingrui Military Defense Treaty" was signed, and the two parties agreed: "The Ming Dynasty and Sweden formed an alliance to jointly deal with Tsarist Russia. If either party is attacked by Tsarist Russia, the other party should dispatch no less than 50,000 troops to help and provide the other party with
Financial assistance within our capabilities”.
This chapter has been completed!