"Why do the Spanish and Portuguese reject you so much? Is it because of the Papal Meridian?"
"This is indeed part of the reason. Those damn bastards actually used the Pope's decree to carve up the world! I have never heard of anything crazier than this! Those greedy lunatics!" Mentioning the famous Pope Meridian,
Even the polite Frank Agote couldn't help but complain.
The Papal Meridian is the dividing line between Spain and Portugal that divided their colonies fifty-eight years ago when Pope Alexander VI personally arbitrated, stipulating that several islands in the newly discovered South American continent be the meridian as the dividing line, and dividing everything west of this line.
The land was given to Spain, and all the land east of it was given to Portugal.
Subsequently, Portugal and Spain further signed the famous "Treaty of Tordesillas" in world history. In fact, Spain took advantage of the fact that Pope Alexander VI was Spanish and issued four consecutive edicts to force Spain to
The lands which they discovered in the course of their voyages or journeys westward or southward, in the east, in the west, or on the line dividing the west and Portugal, and in India, were to be owned by Spain.
The King of Portugal, who felt he had been treated unfairly, immediately threatened the Queen of Spain, and finally the two sides compromised on a new treaty, the Treaty of Tordesillas. Spain ensured its exclusive rights to the American continent, while Portugal gained southern Africa and the Indian Ocean.
and all the power of the Pacific West Coast.
Until recent years, as Spain's national power has become stronger, especially the current Crown Prince Philip II of the Holy Roman Empire, who has super political skills and used the huge income from the American continent to build a powerful fleet, it has already overthrown the former overlord, the Portuguese.
The pressure was so overwhelming that in recent years the Spaniards have appeared frequently in East and Southeast Asia. This was also the beginning of the unfortunate experience of the unlucky Dutch businessman Agote.
"Okay, let's not talk about those annoying things. It's all over, right? My dear friend." Kiragi's language became more and more fluent, and he enthusiastically opened a bottle of French sparkling wine for them. This is also the name of Nanman Commercial House.
The sake stored in it is probably something that Tsuda clan usually uses to decorate. When I get to Kiragi, of course I have to taste it for personal benefit.
In the future, it will have a new name, champagne, which is a famous celebration wine. In Europe of this era, it has been used as a must-have wine for formal occasions such as banquets, weddings, and baptisms, because it has a low alcohol content and a very good taste.
, it can be used as an aperitif or as a table wine. It is an alcoholic beverage suitable for all ages.
"Oh! Sparkling wine! I didn't expect to meet him here! Joseph! My friend! Thank you for helping us, those Spanish people are so annoying, aren't they?" Frank Agote said.
"Yes, yes! Spanish and Portuguese people are very annoying. Of course, I think we should taste the wine first, right? Although I am not yet underage, it should be okay to taste a little. I will invite you to try local cuisine when I have time.
Pair it with local sake, I believe you will fall in love with it!" Kira Yoshishi slowly relaxed and started chatting with Frank.
"Oh! Really? That's great!" The bearded white man was a very funny middle-aged man. He thanked Kira Yoshitoki for his warm hospitality and said, "Hot Joseph! You are from our Agot Chamber of Commerce.
Savior, dear little Tia, you should say hello to your new friend, shouldn't you?"
The little blond loli who had been leaning in front of the window curiously to look at the street scene finally remembered that she had not reported her name yet, so she quickly walked over to him and gave him a very elegant lady's greeting, saying: "Hello! You can call me Joseph from the East.
I’m Claudia! The beautiful scenery here and the special culture fascinate me. I love it here!”
"Oh! Beautiful Miss Claudia, it is such an honor to meet you! I heard that the Netherlands is also very beautiful. Can you tell me about the beautiful Netherlands?"
The blond girl shrugged and said: "Oh! The Netherlands is a beautiful place. There are quiet farms, beautiful ports, and beautiful windmills. The most beautiful thing is the pastoral scenery. You can't get tired of it all year round.
Oh! Every autumn, we will go to the woods to collect nuts, and my aunt will make delicious fruit pies! The baked apples are very delicious! If you eat it once, you will definitely like it!"
"Haha! I will definitely try it when I have the opportunity in the future." Kira Yoshi did not pay much attention to the expression of the blond girl, and said to Frank Agote: "But why did you come to Sakai Town? Hirado, Hakata in Kyushu
, Hirado, and Nagasaki should be more suitable for you." Kira was very interested in them. He didn't want to discuss with a professional navigator how weird the shipping routes of this era were, but he was simply more interested in the Netherlands.
Frank Agote opened his hands to him and said helplessly: "Oh! You already know that they have treaty and papal meridian protection, and we are uninvited guests, right?"
In Kyushu, neither the Portuguese nor the Spanish welcomed this group of uninvited guests from the Netherlands. They could only follow the fleet to Sakai Town. As soon as they arrived at Sakai Town, they had a conflict with the Spanish caravan that also arrived. The reason was still the competition for trade.
Regarding the issue of rights, the Netherlands was not included in the agreement between Spain and Portugal. If Kiragi had not happened to intervene to help them tide over the difficulties, they would have been driven away.
"Besides, the islands to the west are also the territory of the Spanish and Portuguese, as well as Catholicism..." Before Frank could finish his words, he was suddenly interrupted by the blond girl: "Uncle Frank! I think you must have drunk too much.
!Need to wake up now!”
"Oh! Yes! Dear little Tia's reminder is timely! Old Frank needs to wake up! Sorry! My friend!" Frank Agot shrugged and expressed his helplessness. It seems that he also thinks that this topic is not too serious.
It's appropriate to bring it up.
Kira Yoshitoki also noticed the influence of the blond little lolita on Frank. He frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "Beautiful Claudia, can you tell me what's bothering you? For example, something related to Spain or Catholicism?"
"Sorry Joseph! I don't have anything to say..." Claudia picked up the wine glass and was in a daze, seeming to have no interest in his questions. This made Kira Yoshi feel at a loss. After this conversation, he had already let him know
I think that the Dutch in this era should be a group of bitter and resentful people, but why are the Dutch unwilling to mention this matter?
"Beautiful Claudia, I think friends should be honest and honest with each other, don't you? I happen to also know some religion, and maybe I can give you some help or something!" Facing the blond little Lolita's slightly disdainful gaze,
, Kira Yoshi could only smile bitterly and say: "Don't look at me like that, okay? I think you need help, don't you? Look, dear Frank is giving you a wink."
Under the puzzled gaze of the blond little girl, Old Frank straightened up awkwardly, coughed slightly and said: "Well! Dear little Tia! I think we should listen to what Joseph has to say, such as what kind of help he can provide, etc.
Yes, after all, the supply costs for our return journey have not yet been settled, what do you think?"
"As you wish! Uncle Frank!" Claudia finally listened to old Frank's advice. After all, she was an educated girl.
Kira Yoshishi asked patiently: "Claudia, can you answer my question? This will help solve your difficulties."
"Is this important?"
"Yes! It's very important, because the Netherlands needs religious freedom and national autonomy, doesn't it?"
"How...how did you know?" Claudia looked very surprised. This mysterious Easterner actually knew a secret thousands of miles away. Although this was only a semi-public secret, it was known to people outside Europe.
It's really unimaginable.
"Dear little Tia, I think we should listen to Joseph's advice and give full respect to our friends who know us, right?" Old Frank seemed to realize that there were some secrets hidden in this Eastern friend, and he decided
Listen carefully to what suggestions he has.
"Thank you for your support, Frank! The Dutch need self-government, autonomy, and the great Protestant religion. I think this is right! So Miss Claudia, can you tell me whether you are a Catholic or a Protestant?"
"No! I have no comment on this question!" Claudia firmly refused to answer.
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ps: Many people have guessed wrong, right? It’s not Lilu Agot. The reason is naturally that the timeline is wrong, but Agot is the same. So what is the identity of the blond lolita? If you can’t guess it today, then
