Chapter 1445 Plans for Europe - Europeans' Arguments
"Alonso, I really can't believe that His Majesty Ferdinand and Queen Catherine would plan such a major thing." James Churchill half sighed, half asked.
The conversation between the Ming Emperor and Quijano just now surprised him. Castile actually wants to join forces with the Ming Dynasty to control Egypt and open up the Maritime Silk Road! At the same time, in order to strengthen the connection between the two parties, the two countries will conduct a marriage and sign an official
alliance. Although James Churchill was still young and did not know much about the situation in Europe, he also knew what impact it would have on Europe if this alliance was really reached and the Maritime Silk Road was opened. This represents
The traditional routes controlled by the Venetians and Genoese would lose their meaning, and Castile would become the most powerful and wealthy country in Europe.
Of course, he also knew that it would not be easy to achieve this matter that seriously violated the interests of Venice and Genoa. There would be a fight between dragons and tigers in the Mediterranean. It was hard to say how things would develop in the end.
"Opening up the Maritime Silk Road is a good thing for all European countries and all believers of the Lord!" Quijano said: "This means that believers of the Lord can obtain goods from the East at a cheaper price, and more people
Able to afford spices, silks and porcelain.”
"And the one who can shoulder this important task can only be our Kingdom of Castile. Not only does France still face the threat of England, but it is also in a state of internal division; Hungary and the German region ruled by the Roman King Sigismund
Although powerful, the internal contradictions are equally huge; the Poles and Lithuanians are not on the Mediterranean coast; the Venetians and Genoese also have powerful navies, but they are content with their current sphere of influence and are unwilling to open up new shipping routes. Only we, Castilian
The Kingdom of Leah not only has the strength, but is also willing to complete this mission for all the Lord’s believers!”
Although Quijano is bragging about the Kingdom of Castile, it is indeed true. Venice and Genoa are two countries that are completely driven by business and should be the most suitable to complete this matter; but they are too good at settling accounts.
Historically, due to repeated calculations, they believed that Columbus, Vasco da Gama and others' idea of opening up new shipping routes was too risky and costly, and they felt it was not cost-effective. They were unwilling to make "venture capital", leaving Castil, who did not know how to settle accounts,
Maria and Portugal invested in expeditions, turning these two poor countries from losers into wealthy and handsome men. In this life, even if Yunxi sent envoys to Venice and Genoa to propose joint control of Egypt to open up the Maritime Silk Road, the final result would probably be this.
After repeated calculations, the citizens of the two countries decided that it was not cost-effective and continued to maintain the original trade route.
"Castilia is indeed the only person to take on this important task." James Churchill first complimented him, and then said: "But Alonso, although the family members have not told me about this, I
I think most of the English nobles would not object; instead, His Majesty Henry IV and the Dauphin objected because they wanted to control France and serve as the King of France."
"This, of course, is what I said in order to make the Emperor of Ming Dynasty accept it." Quijano whispered in French.
In fact, what Quijano said at the time was that the English nobles were opposed to participating in the opening of the Maritime Silk Road and that the king supported it. The truth was that the king was opposed but the nobles supported it.
Now the sick King Henry IV of England and the Crown Prince Henry V both have an obsession to rule France. Of course, this also has practical benefits for them. If they are also the King of France, they can control the territories directly under the royal family.
, to expand the power of the Lancastrian family; and to join forces with Castile to control Egypt, because England's national strength is not as strong as Castile's, and the benefits it can get are not as many as those of being the king of France.
But for the English nobles, the situation is exactly the opposite. The king of their country is also the king of France. For their nobles, at most they can plunder property in France while the war is going on, but cannot obtain further benefits after the war; they can follow Cass
Tilia controlled Egypt, even if the benefits were small, it would be long-term, and many nobles were also related to the Castilian nobles, or even from the same family, and they might be able to gain more benefits. Quijano and many nobles in England
, such as the Earl of Oxford and the Earl of Huntingdon, they all supported this behavior.
The Churchill family is an exception. Many people in this family hope to participate in opening up the Maritime Silk Road, but Henry, the current Earl of Marlborough (equivalent to the patriarch), is opposed. In order to persuade him, Quijano specially brought
James Churchill, who was close to Henry Churchill, came to the East to let him see the "money path" of this trade route. After returning, he persuaded Henry Churchill, and then joined forces with the English nobles to force the king to change his mind and participate in opening up the trade route.
The Maritime Silk Road.
Sooner or later, James Churchill would know the truth about this matter, so Quijano did not hide it at this time and told him in French. The reason why he used French was because he was worried that the Ming Dynasty would send people to monitor them and overhear the news. There had never been France yet.
Envoys have come to the Ming Dynasty. There should be no one in the Ming Dynasty who understands French.
"That's it." James Churchill nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely persuade Uncle Henry to support this matter when I go back."
"That's great. Don't worry, His Majesty Ferdinand will not treat you badly in the future." Quijano smiled.
"However, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty just said that the alliance was established and the prerequisite for the joint attack on Egypt was to use Tunisia as a dowry. However, the Khasif dynasty in Tunisia is not weak. How could it be possible for this country to perish within five years?
, as a fiefdom for Her Royal Highness the Princess?" James Churchill asked again.
"The strength of the Khasif Dynasty is indeed not weak. They defeated the French just twenty years ago. The Khasif Dynasty has been constantly fighting wars with surrounding countries in the past few years, and has also forced the Giannid Dynasty to surrender and exist as a vassal state.
, although this greatly increased their control area, it also weakened their strength."
"His Majesty Ferdinand and Queen Catherine plan to persuade Ibn Wade of the Giannid Dynasty to surrender to Castile, and then jointly attack the Khasif Dynasty to force Abdul Faris to surrender to Castile.
Tilia surrendered. After that, he would try to completely annex the Giannid dynasty and turn Algiers and other places into directly governed areas. After that, Algiers and other places and Tunisia would be used as a dowry."
"But, the Khasif Dynasty still exists?"
"But they surrendered to Castile. They are part of Castile and can be used as the princess's fiefdom." Quijano said seriously.
"This is, this is deceiving the Ming Dynasty!" James Churchill shouted. This is not only deceiving the Ming Dynasty, but also considered malicious deception. Fortunately, Quijano had been speaking in French just now, so he would use French, otherwise
I'm afraid Yunxi will stop cooperating with Castile.
"This cannot be regarded as deceiving the Ming Dynasty. According to European rules, as long as you express surrender, it is a country's territory." Jijano said.
"What should I do if Mingguo discovers me?"
"The Ming Dynasty will not find out. So far, the Ming Dynasty has not sent envoys to Europe. All envoys from European countries have come to the Ming Dynasty. Even if the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty sends an envoy this time, he will not know anything about the situation in Europe and North Africa.
I don’t know, even if he went to Tunisia to inspect, he wouldn’t be able to find it.”
"I still have reservations. I think it would be better to conquer Tunisia," said James Churchill.
"Of course His Majesty Ferdinand and Queen Catherine also knew that it would be safer to conquer Tunisia. However, the Khasif Dynasty is stronger. If Castile uses most of its power to attack this country, there will be no spare power to send troops to Egypt.
Don't worry, after we control Egypt, open up the Maritime Silk Road, and gain benefits, our country will use its power to Tunisia to ensure the complete destruction of the Hasif dynasty before Princess Leonor marries the prince of the Ming Dynasty." Jiha
Nuo said again.
Hearing these words, James Churchill was relieved about this matter. In his opinion, as long as the Khasif dynasty was completely destroyed before getting married, there would be no risk. But James Churchill thought of another thing and asked again
He said: "Alonso, why didn't you ask just now which prince the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty plans to marry Princess Leonor?"
"no need."
"Why isn't it necessary?"
"It doesn't matter why the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty didn't tell me at that time which prince he would marry Princess Leonor, or which prince would eventually become Princess Leonor's husband, it doesn't matter. This is just a condition to solidify the alliance.
." Quijano said.
"Hey, it's a pity that Princess Leonore is going to marry a pagan." James Churchill sighed and said. Such political marriages are very common in Europe, or in other words, the entire world. He just heard that this is now ten years old.
The little princess was very beautiful and felt that it was a pity to marry a pagan.
"By the way, Prince Ferdinand has officially become the king of Aragon, Sicily and Sardinia? Is this the news that just came from Central Asia?" James Churchill suddenly thought of this matter again and asked.
"Of course." Quijano replied calmly: "Just in the middle of last year, Prince Frederick had completely renounced the throne of King of Aragon, Sicily and Sardinia, and His Majesty Ferdinand has officially taken over."
"That's good." James Churchill said: "As long as this matter does not deceive the Ming Dynasty, it will be fine." Marriage is one of the most important foundations. If even this is deceiving, then the alliance will probably not be successful. People from the Ming Dynasty
No matter how much you know about Europe, you can always know who the king of a country is by sending an envoy.
But upon hearing this, James Churchill chuckled, and at the same time said in his heart: 'Your Highness Ferdinand, you must become the King of Aragon.' (To be continued)
