The smell in the room was nauseating, but Deng Yong and Xiong Han had to endure it, and they had to endure it without expression, showing the fortitude and patience of soldiers.
After hearing the words of Maximilian I, everyone looked at the two oriental faces in front of them again, with black eyes and black hair, a tall figure, a resolute face, and a specially designed high-end suit.
The officer's uniform and military boots made of cowhide looked more noble and gentlemanly than the nobles present.
These are the soldiers from the powerful empire in the far east. Compared with them, these European knights are more like ruffians and pale in comparison.
In recent years, as the exchanges with the Ming Empire have become more and more frequent, my understanding of the Ming Dynasty has become deeper and deeper.
This powerful empire in the far east is far more powerful, vast, and rich than imagined. As for their soldiers, they have the myth of being invincible.
Now the Ottoman Empire was suppressing the Europeans and was breathless. The Ming Empire defeated the opponent with only 200,000 troops and had to cede territory and pay compensation.
"Your Majesty Maximilian, brave knights~"
When Deng Yong heard what Maximilian I said, he and Xiong Han immediately saluted with a military salute and stood up straight.
Maximilian I also smiled and nodded. At first, he was not used to the etiquette of Ming soldiers. In his opinion, it was very impolite. The most solemn etiquette should be to kneel down and kiss one's shoes, even if
Nobles also have to take off their hats and bend down.
But the people of the Ming Dynasty did not have this kind of etiquette, and it was impossible for the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty to kneel down to a foreign monarch. A military salute was already the highest respect.
As for the others, they also smiled and nodded slightly. They could not lose the etiquette of the nobles, let alone in front of the Ming people.
Deng Yong looked at the sand table in the middle. The huge sand table marked the geographical location and troop deployment between the two sides. It was very clear and could be seen clearly at a glance.
"Everyone, the coalition currently has many advantages, in terms of military strength and terrain. More importantly, you also have the spirit of chivalry and a heart to defend your homeland and beliefs."
"I believe you will be able to win. As for the rest, we have nothing to say."
Deng Yong's meaning is actually very simple. He doesn't want to get involved in the grudges between you and the Ottoman Empire.
Ming Dynasty has always maintained the principle of honorable neutrality in this matter and will never support any party. Of course, the arms business still needs to be done. No matter which party it is, as long as you give money, we will sell weapons to you.
"General, why should you be so aloof? We have no other intentions. We just want to hear your analysis of the battle situation at hand."
"We all know that generals are professional military talents who graduated from the Ming Dynasty Royal Military Academy, so everyone wants to hear some of your opinions and see the military literacy and level of the top students from the Ming Dynasty Royal Military Academy."
Maximilian I couldn't help but curse in his heart.
At this time, you are saying that you will not get involved in the grudges between us. Why didn't you say this when you sold arms and weapons to the Ottoman Empire?
If it weren't for the weapons and equipment of your Ming Empire, the European coalition forces wouldn't have to fight so hard. Under the powerful artillery and muskets, the strong castles collapsed, and the heroic knights were vulnerable. You actually said you would not participate?
If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't defeat you Ming people, and it was too far away from the distant east, he would have wanted to send his troops to attack the Ming Dynasty.
"Your Majesty Maximilian~"
"The situation in front of you is still very favorable to you. As long as you follow the current deployment, you will definitely be able to defeat the Ottoman Empire army, defend your homeland and faith, and defend the dignity and honor of the knights!"
Deng Yong said again very seriously.
The method of provoking generals is of no use to me. The superiors have already strictly prohibited them from participating in the battle between the two sides. Even if they express some opinions and opinions, they can only communicate with their own people in private.
In fact, Deng Yong had already guessed the intentions of his superiors.
The reason why the Ottoman Empire continued to expand westward was because the Ming Empire was leading the way. Through the purchase and sale of slaves, it also blocked the Ottoman Empire's eastward, southward, and northward directions.
In the east, there is the Persian Empire supported by the Ming Empire. The Persian Empire has a very good relationship with the Ming Empire, and it has a powerful army composed of all Ming firearms.
To the south is the Mamluk Kingdom of Egypt, which has a very good relationship with the Ming Dynasty. They are now working together to build the Egyptian Canal. It is said that it will be completed next year, and by then the travel between Europe and the Ming Dynasty will be much closer.
To the north was the Crimean Khanate, which was also supported by the Ming Empire. It had a very bad relationship with the Ottoman Empire. After all, it rebelled against the control of the Ottoman Empire. It was also the most important slave supplier to the Ming Empire.
The only way the Ottoman Empire could move forward was to west Europe. The rising price of slaves naturally stimulated the Ottoman Empire to repay the huge war indemnity by plundering people and selling slaves. At the same time, it could also obtain the advanced arms and weapons of the Ming Dynasty.
Supporting the Ottoman Empire to disrupt Europe and plunder Europe's population was a policy formulated by the top management of the Ming Empire.
Although Deng Yong didn't quite understand why the top management formulated such a policy.
There was no grudge between the Europeans and the Ming people. On the contrary, the Ottoman Empire slaughtered tens of thousands of Ming people in the Hezhong area, and they had a bloody feud.
As for plundering people and using them as slaves, there are people everywhere in the world and there are a large number of people who can be used as slaves. Why should we target Europe?
Deng Yong couldn't figure it out, but this did not prevent him from carrying out the orders from above. If he did not participate in the cooperation, he would not participate in the cooperation.
After hearing Deng Yong's words, Maximilian I frowned slightly with dissatisfaction, but everyone else in the room was smiling, enjoying Deng Yong's words.
Chivalry is still very popular here. From the nobles to the common people, they all advocate chivalry. Deng Yong's words made the nobles present like it very much.
This came from the mouth of a Ming Dynasty officer. He felt that they were bound to win. How could he not be happy?
"Okay, thank you two generals~"
Maximilian I knew that the other party would not publish anything really useful.
To be honest, he really wanted to see the command level of the Ming soldiers from the other side. Although the battle in front of him had many advantages, he was still very nervous and not completely sure.
However, this battle is related to the future trend of Europe.
If the Ottoman Empire wins, the whole of Europe will fall into incomparable hell. Not only will the populations of various countries be sold to the Ming Dynasty as slaves on a large scale, but they will also lose the areas occupied and ruled by the Ottoman Empire.
Their own beliefs are the most unacceptable thing for them.
If the European coalition wins, they can not only take the opportunity to conquer large areas of land in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, but they can also take advantage of the situation to invade Asia and march towards the Middle East of the Holy City, just like the Crusades, to regain the Holy City again.
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After Deng Yong and Xiong Han left, Maximilian I exchanged shares. He was born in the Habsburg family. At this time, the Habsburg family was at its peak and had extremely strong influence in various European countries. This
This is also an important reason why he was able to become the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces.
No way, the King of Spain is his in-laws, and the King of Portugal is a distant relative. As for the kingdoms in Austria, Hungary, and Italy, many of them are directly under the control of the Habsburg family, and he himself is the Holy Spirit.
Who should he not be the emperor of the Roman Empire?
"You brave knights, this battle is related to the future of Europe, our faith, and our honor!"
"Three days later, we will launch an attack as planned. In this battle, we will not only annihilate all the Ottoman Empire's army, but we will also drive the Ottoman Empire out of Europe and drive them back to the Asia Minor Peninsula to herd sheep."
The voice of Maximilian I was very loud, constantly echoing in the room, causing the nobles from various European countries present to straighten their bodies one by one, raise their heads, and their eyes revealed
