Upon hearing this news, the Dutch immediately exclaimed.

"Isn't this the guns and cannons of the Ming Empire in the Far East? Why were they obtained by the Spanish?"

"And that new warship, I swear to God with my head, it is definitely from the Ming Empire in the Far East!"

"Yes, we are defeated by such a smoke-prone warship, and we will never admit our mistakes!"

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When countries were shocked by Spain's new guns and warships, the Dutch declared that the world was: This was not invented by the Spanish themselves, but from the Ming Empire in the Far East!

Almost all European countries were shocked by this news.

For a long time, because of Marco Polo's travels, Europeans' impression of the great power in the East was the impression of heaven on earth, the kind of gold everywhere.

When did the Orientals become so powerful that they can lead European countries to create such powerful firearms and warships?

To be honest, many Europeans can't figure it out.

However, some Europeans quickly understood it because gunpowder was invented by Orientals. If they really wanted to say this, they would not be unable to understand it if they invented more advanced firearms!

But in the past, they were not doing their jobs and used gunpowder to make firecrackers. Once they became serious, it would be understandable that the first firearm came out!

At least the Europeans of this era did not have the stereotypes of later generations of Oriental people. There was no great difficulty in changing their ideas, especially the concept of the great empire in the East.

But these are not the focus of Europeans. What they are concerned about is what new guns and warships are? How did the Spanish get what they are?

The Dutch knew the power of these new guns and warships, so they took the first step and began to find out the news.

After hearing about it, other countries did not delay and quickly found out the relevant news. Otherwise, once the battle begins, how can they withstand the attacks of new guns and warships?

So, the spies began to wander around the Spanish barracks, bribe, assassinate, etc., and used any means to make information. There were even those who sent spies to Spain, who wanted to collect news about new guns and warships.

The secret of the rifled gun cannon was quickly leaked after these spies' deliberate inquiries. After the spies from various countries got the rifled flintlock, they immediately reported it back to their homeland as soon as possible.

However, it is much harder for them to deal with the news about new warships. After all, because of the huge number of rifled guns and cannons, it is difficult to keep confidential. Relatively speaking, it is much easier to keep the confidentiality of steam paddle-wheel warships.

The spies worked hard, whether beautiful or rich, and finally bought the Spaniards, but they could only know that the most critical part of this new warship was actually from a machine called a steam engine, which could be converted into a driving force after burning coal. As for the samples, it was very difficult to see and could not be taken back at all.

However, the source of these new guns and new warships about the Spaniards was finally discovered by them with the efforts of these spies.

So, the secret spies from various countries rushed to Portugal.

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During this period, the happiest thing was the Spanish King Felipe IV. After the news was returned, it was completely said that the Spanish were in full bloom.

The Spanish army equipped with new guns and cannons was invincible. In the first battle, Gula defeated the powerful enemy of neighboring countries, and eventually forced France to send envoys to Spain for peace talks. This was never before.

"I...make Spain...great again!"

Felipe IV expressed this meaning on various occasions, very proud!

Of course, his subjects were very happy to interact with him, and they all caught this and flattered him hard.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the Spanish court was quite good, and the banquet was held one after another.

In the past few places where the rebelled were not only Portugal, but also the places where the troops had to retreat before, now the Spanish army has also launched a new attack to revive the glory of the Spanish Empire!

Among them, the Spanish army also has a very high demand for new guns and cannons. After all, the previous production was only part of the equipment. After hearing about it, other armies also need these new guns and cannons.

But at this time, Felipe IV also received news that spies from various countries rushed to Portugal.

Even if his subordinates didn't come to report the news, he could think about it with his toes and think about what these spies rushed to.

For Felipe IV, he would never allow the production of new guns and new warships to flow to other countries. And to ensure that there is only one simplest and rough approach here.

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The Palace of Lisbon, Portugal, Joao IV was in a very good mood.

Secret envoys from various countries emerged one after another, asking to see him and saying good things to him. Even the French side who had been arrogant and ignored him before also sent secret envoys, with a humble attitude.

In short, the secret envoys of various countries are similar, vigorously praised the Portuguese people's spirit of pursuing independence and freedom, praised Joao IV's unafraid of power and daring to be independent. All countries are willing to recognize Portugal's independence and establish diplomatic relations with Portugal. Some countries even clearly put forward alliance requirements, and once Portugal is attacked, they are willing to send troops to help.

If it were the past, Joao IV would definitely be ecstatic!

But now, Spain itself has recognized Portugal's independence and wants to marry the princess to his son. In this case, it is really nothing if other countries recognize Portugal's independence or not.

Moreover, Joao IV also knew that the reason why various countries changed their positions was entirely because they were attracted by the new guns and steam paddle ships in his hands.

All of these can be said to be derived from the alliance between Portugal and the Ming Empire. To be precise, Portugal became a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty.

Without the Ming Empire's support for Portugal's military and national weapons, there would be no Portugal today.

Therefore, while Joao IV was enjoying the flattery of the special envoys from various countries, he also felt very anxious.

Because he didn't know what the Emperor of Ming Dynasty thought about his previous alliance with Spain?

Although from his perspective, there is nothing we can do. However, the Emperor of Ming Dynasty was arrogant and could understand his difficulties and understand him? He was very worried about this.

If he offended the Emperor of Ming Dynasty for this, even if he did not send troops, without the support of the Emperor of Ming Dynasty, Ruo Ao IV would be very confident.

Sure enough, while he was enjoying the pursuit of envoys from various countries and worried about the reaction of the Ming Empire, the Spanish king's special envoy also arrived.

The person who came this time was not his father-in-law, the Duke of Medina Sidonia. He directly and unilaterally announced that based on the fact that spies from various countries planned new guns and new warships, the arsenals and people were to be moved to Spain.

When Ruo Ao Fourth heard this, he was certainly unwilling to do so and immediately opposed it: "I had agreed before. If you break the contract now, it will be very difficult for the Ming Empire to explain!"

"If it is difficult to explain, don't explain it!" The Spanish envoy said indifferently, "What else can they do if they are so far away? In short, His Majesty the King's will must be implemented."

Joao IV knew that his arm could not twist his thighs, and Spain understood very well that he was determined to do so. So he asked again: "What about the patent fee for the Ming Empire? This must be missing!"

"Haha, joke!" After hearing this, the Spanish envoy sneered, "Give them back the money? How much money are you? No! If you have the ability, let the Ming Empire get it by itself!"

In short, there is nothing, just to transfer the arsenal to Spain and control it to Spain.

Joao IV was very frustrated, but he had no choice.

Because even the new guns and steam paddle ships in his hand were snatched away by Spain before. Now, he has no capital to talk to Spain!

"It's really a mistake, every step is wrong!"

Joao IV stood in his palace, looking through the window at the port, the Spanish army escorted the arsenal on board, and felt very regretful.

At this time, if God gave him another chance, he would never accommodate Spain again and again. At least at the beginning, Spain gathered heavy troops to besiege Portugal, so that's all, to see if Spain can withstand such great casualties!

However, all this can only be thought about!

It’s really a tragedy for a weak country!

When the envoys of various countries who were living in Lisbon saw this, they left without saying goodbye and reported the situation back to their homeland so that they could deal with it early. At least a few countries remained in Lisbon to see the situation.

For example, the Dutch people wanted to know how Portugal got these firearms and warships from the Far East? And Cromwell, England, still coveted new warships and stayed in Lisbon to seek the secret of the steam engine.

"Your Highness, the Spaniards are gone!"

After hearing the report, Joao IV was depressed.

Today's Portugal is stripped of Spain and abandoned. In the future, we will still rely on Spain's breath.

If the Spaniards are unhappy, it is not impossible to annex Portugal again.

As for the princess who married, Anna from France and Austria was still Felipe IV's elder sister! But what can...

While he was thinking about this, suddenly, a very loud noise came from the direction of the port. After listening carefully, it seemed to be cheering.
Chapter completed!