Here in Golden Continent, the Ming Dynasty and Spain are still continuing to join forces to attack European countries.
In a sea area of the Caribbean Sea, three Ming ships were fighting against two Portuguese ships. Along with bursts of billowing white smoke, cannonballs came and went in full swing.
"These damn Ming people, are they crazy?"
"And the Spaniards, they went crazy too."
"They actually joined forces to attack us. At first, I thought the news was false. The French, British, and Dutch all said that they were jointly attacked by the Ming Dynasty and the Spanish. All the colonies in the Americas were destroyed.
Clean.”
"I didn't expect the news to be true. They even have to deal with us Portuguese."
The Portuguese on board fled for their lives, looking extremely angry.
The Ming Dynasty and the Spanish actually joined forces. At this moment, in the entire America, only the Spanish colonial points were left, and all the colonial points of other countries were destroyed.
The pirate merchant ships entrenched in the Caribbean Sea were also jointly eradicated by the Ming Dynasty and the Spanish. The pirates who were once extremely rampant suddenly stopped completely, and were either sent into the sea, or were forced to
Escape back to Europe.
"Boom~"
At this time, accompanied by a deafening sound of shelling, a large number of shells roared in, and huge water columns rose up on the sea surface of the ship.
Several of the cannonballs hit the ship, and there were bursts of wailing sounds. What was even more unfortunate was that one of the masts was hit and fell heavily, and the ship's speed suddenly slowed down.
"Dong~dong~"
Another volley, intensive shelling, and whistling shells made the Portuguese on board feel deep despair.
The Ming Dynasty's artillery is really powerful.
It's powerful, its attack speed is extremely fast, and more importantly, its hit rate is very high.
Facing such a terrifying opponent, their pirate spirit and bravery had no room to show off, and they could only watch helplessly as their ship was riddled with holes.
"Raise the white flag~surrender!"
After another round of volleys, the Portuguese decisively chose to surrender. If they continued to fight, they would be doomed. If they fired another round or two, the ship would be sunk.
Similar scenes kept happening on the east coast of Golden Continent, and the power of European countries on the east coast of Golden Continent suffered a devastating blow.
From the major strongholds that were destroyed first, to the pirate merchant ships that were entrenched in various routes and sea areas, almost all of them could not escape death due to the information the Spaniards had and the powerful ships of the Ming Dynasty.
Only a few ships escaped back to Europe to carry the news back to Europe.
Spain, in the royal palace of Toledo, the capital of Spain.
Queen Isabella I and Ferdinand II of Spain received messages from America early.
"This Columbus is really good at making opinions. The trade rights of the Ming Dynasty are certainly very profitable, but Spain will also be isolated by the whole of Europe. Then we will be in big trouble."
Looking at the agreement signed with the Ming people brought back from America.
For Spain, the land in America does not matter. Their population is small and their own land is sufficient. There is no problem in recognizing that America belongs to the Ming Dynasty.
As for what the agreement said, allowing Spain to enjoy exclusive trading rights in the Americas, this is naturally very good. If the Ming Dynasty's commodity trade is monopolized by the Spaniards, it can bring unimaginable huge benefits to the Spaniards.
This is a real mountain of gold and silver, and it doesn’t require too much hard work. You can simply do a transit trade.
However, joining forces with the Ming people to clear out the strongholds of European countries in the Americas and attack the merchant ships and pirates of European countries is tantamount to isolating Spain.
At that time, Spain will have to face Portugal, the French, the British, and the Dutch, and war may be about to break out.
At that time, it may not only be a battle for maritime trade rights, but the Portuguese and French will most likely attack Spain from land.
"What an idiot. This cake is too big. We in Spain can't eat it alone."
Ferdinand II roared angrily.
"No, I think Columbus is still a very smart man, he sees things very clearly."
However, Isabella I smiled and shook her head and said: "The people sent to the Ming Dynasty have returned the news. There is no doubt about the power of the Ming Dynasty."
"They have a huge population of hundreds of millions, their shipyards launch thousands of ships every month, and their steel plants can smelt more steel at a time than our entire country produces in a year."
"They are carrying out active military reforms and plan to create a strong army of one million people and three extremely powerful navies."
"The Ming people are determined to win the Americas, and they will never share the Americas with anyone."
"For the Ming Dynasty, the most important thing in America was not gold and silver, but the vast land. They immigrated to America in large numbers."
"Even if we don't cooperate with the Ming people now, it is estimated that next year, if the Ming people's navy is deployed to the Americas, the Ming people themselves will be able to clean up all the power of our Europeans in the Americas."
"All of us in Europe combined are no match for the Ming Dynasty. Cooperating with the Ming Dynasty is a wise move."
Isabella I was very discerning in looking at issues. She clearly saw the power of the Ming people and their ambition to monopolize the Americas.
On the issue of America, the Ming people would not make any retreat. The reason why they gave way to the Europeans was because their ships did not reach the east coast of America.
"However, this will leave Spain isolated and facing enemies from all directions."
Ferdinand II nodded slightly, but still said.
"With benefits, there are naturally risks. The trade rights of the Ming people are not so exclusive. It is better to actively prepare for war. Perhaps our great Spain should also learn from the Ming people, so that it can become more powerful."
Isabella I did not deny this, and European countries would certainly not be willing to accept it.
Inside the royal palace in Lisbon, Portugal.
"Bang~"
Manuel I hit the table hard, like an extremely angry lion.
"The Spanish actually joined forces with the Ming Dynasty and attacked our colony in the True Cross. This is a declaration of war against our Portugal. This is an invasion."
He walked around angrily and roared.
Then very quickly, he seemed to have thought of something, and immediately laughed and said: "Haha, the Spaniards are looking for death themselves. The Ming Dynasty is extremely powerful, but the Ming Dynasty is far in the far east. Even if it is powerful, it cannot take care of us.
Europe."
"The Spanish want to exclusively enjoy the trading rights of the Ming Dynasty and become enemies of all European countries. This is suicidal. Even though Spain is powerful, it is absolutely impossible to defeat so many countries."
"Come here, contact the French, British, and Dutch immediately to discuss jointly sending troops to attack Spain together and let them know how powerful we are."
"How dare you join forces with the Ming people to attack our colonies in America. I want them to know that this is the stupidest decision they have ever made."
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Among the royal palaces in Paris, France.
Louis XII also received news from America.
The great France was actually attacked by Spain and the Ming Dynasty. Their newly established colonies in the Americas suffered a devastating attack. French merchant ships were destroyed. After surrendering, the noble French were treated as slaves by the Ming Dynasty.
Treat normally.
This made Louis XII feel extremely humiliated.
Louis XII was a relatively accomplished monarch. He reformed the tax system and reduced the burden on the nation. He had a very high prestige in France. France during this period was also extremely powerful.
The powerful French have always been trying to regain the glory of their ancestor Charlemagne. They are ambitious and their main power is still on land, and they have not much interest in overseas colonization.
However, just as they began to set foot in America, they were attacked by the Ming Dynasty and the Spanish, which made Louis XII very angry.
"It seems it's time for us to tell those bullfighters in Spain who is the boss on the European road."
"Contact the British, Dutch, and Portuguese immediately. The Ming people are too far away. We can work together to deal with the Spaniards first."
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London, England.
At this time, the British were still synonymous with poverty, pirates, and backwardness, which made it impossible to see the majestic figure of the empire on which the sun never sets in later generations.
The British are unable to unify the small British Isles, and their strength is actually quite weak.
Especially in terms of maritime power, the British were far inferior to the Spanish during this period, and they even had to rely on private merchant ships.
The King of England often issues privateering licenses to private private ships, and ships with privateering licenses are equivalent to nationally recognized pirates.
Relying on such despicable and third-rate means, at the same time, as the American colonies and wealth surged towards Europe, by plundering the Spanish treasure ships, the British quickly became rich, which also stimulated the development of the shipbuilding industry and
The power of the sea.
Finally, after several wars and defeating the Spanish Armada, it gradually rose to prominence.
But the British in this matter are mostly engaged in the shady piracy business.
In the palace, Henry VII, the founder of the Tudor dynasty, walked around with a frown on his face. Their newly established stronghold in America was destroyed by the Ming Dynasty and the Spanish.
This made him very angry, but the Spanish during this period were indeed very powerful, especially the Spanish power at sea, which was enough to crush the British during this period.
And he has always been committed to maintaining a relatively good relationship with Spain. He asked his son to marry the princess of the Spanish Kingdom of Aragon in order to establish a relationship with King Ferdinand II of Aragon and the Kingdom of Castile.
Alliance of Queen Isabella I.
Spain is too powerful, and the British must maintain a good relationship with them. They cannot break up with the Spanish at this time, otherwise Spanish ships can come to London.
"We are being bullied, so we must show something. What's more, the trade rights with the Ming people must not be exclusive to the Spaniards!"
