This fleet of the Ming Dynasty came to Europe in hopes to connect Europe in one fell swoop and build the prototype of the world order in preparation for future generations.

Feng Zhu knew some of Zhu Xu's thoughts well, looked at Zhu Youjian and said, "Prince, we probably can't get on the ship for the time being. Early military exercises may have unexpected benefits."

Zhu Youjian's face was as deep as water. He was very annoyed by being trapped here. His voice was a little dull, and he said, "Okay, you guys decide."

Feng Zhu turned to look at the visitor and said, "Tell Zheng Zhilong that the fleet is under his command now, and it is not a major matter and there is no need to report it."

"Yes." The informant turned around and left quickly.

Zhu Youjian took a sip of tea, suppressed his anger, and said, "There is still no movement in the Holy See?"

Feng Zhu said: "Maidalzini has returned to the Cathedral of Salvation. The debate inside has become low, but he still has no decision."

Zhu Youjian looked outside with a calm face and his eyes flashed.

This Europe is a Western barbarian country. The people here are barbaric and uncivilized, without any etiquette. Now they are even more covetous about them.

It is really difficult step by step, like walking on thin ice, and you may die in a foreign land if you are not careful and you will never go back.

Feng Zhu's heart was also heavy. He was already mentally prepared for his trip to Europe, but he didn't expect that he would encounter such a dangerous situation just after he arrived in two places. He didn't know what the road ahead would be.

On the Hongwu period, Zheng Zhilong received Feng Zhu's order, but he was not happy, but became even more worried.

Feng Zhu gave him such power, which shows that the situation faced by Zhu Youjian and others is not optimistic and very dangerous!

Zheng Zhilong acted quickly. He could not let Zhu Youjian and others have an accident, otherwise even if he could leave Europe alive, the emperor and the court's crime would be enough to kill him!

On the Hongwu, sixty or seventy people, men, women, young and old, many senior officials, nobles and socialites from various European countries gathered here, observing the fleet of guests from the East.

They were very novel. While observing, they discussed in groups of three or three, and observed the soldiers standing around them.

They use quite a lot of languages ​​and are complicated, and even some proficient translators can hear a lot.

Of course, there are also believers from the Pope, some bishops, including Johnson Chau.

Chau Wang accompanied an archbishop, who looked like a 70-year-old and eighty-year-old, standing opposite Zheng Zhilong, blowing the sea breeze, and never said a word.

Johnson Chan was his spokesperson and looked at Zheng Zhilong and said, "General, do you really want to conduct military exercises in advance?"

This exercise in the Ming Dynasty was no longer the kind of friendship and peace that was originally planned. Now it is more of a deterrence, intimidating the Pope!

Zheng Zhilong looked calm. The nature of this military exercise changed. He didn't care. He was even more curious. Why didn't England appear? England was one of the three most important countries that the Qianqing Palace paid attention to. Now that this is missing, he feels a little uncomfortable.

He casually dealt with Joshua Chan and said, "As planned, it's tomorrow."

Tang Ruowang frowned and wanted to speak, but the archbishop turned to look at Zheng Zhilong and said a lot, but there was no expression on his old face.

Johnson Chan translated: "Your Excellency wants to ask the general, do you believe in God?"

Zheng Zhilong felt that this question was strange, and looked at the archbishop and said, "I came here at the emperor's order for our people, our court, and our Majesty."

Joshua Chau listened to his words and turned to look at the Archbishop, and only translated one sentence: "He believes in his country."

The Archbishop blinked and nodded slightly, with an admiration in his eyes, without saying much.

Zheng Zhilong observed it and felt that the Archbishop had limited help to him. After politeness, he turned to find Okundo and said, "General, why didn't England appear?"

Zheng Zhilong could understand that the Ottoman Empire did not come. After all, the relationship was complicated and the journey was long, so there was no need to wade into muddy waters, but why didn't England appear?

Okundo held a piece of barbecue in his hand, with a calm expression, saying, "That's a group of villains who changed their minds. They didn't see it with their own eyes, so they wouldn't believe it. Now they are still planning to benefit..."

Although Europe is still in a melee, Spain is weak and new countries are constantly rising. The situation of the dominance of the past has been slowly broken.

The Frankish Kingdom has completed its unification and is constantly provoking Spanish hegemony. The Netherlands has made Spain deeply trapped and cannot extricate itself. It is seeking independence. England is alone overseas. After defeating the Spanish Invincible Armada, its national strength is growing increasingly, and it is eyeing it.

Although Spain is still the most powerful country and looks up to Europe, it hates these "flies", especially England, which ruined the invincible fleet and made the Spanish navy unable to recover. Its strength and power are becoming weaker, so it has no favoritism and is so angry that it is so angry that it is too much.

Although Ao Kundo didn't say much, Zheng Zhilong had already understood and no longer had any worries. He felt a little turbulent, and said, "General, how about the details of the exercise?"

This is also a good opportunity to show off your martial arts power. Okundo raised his eyebrows and said, "Okay."

Maynard, Antonio and other groups of "guests" shuttled and whispered on the Hongwu, and whispered from time to time. This was the home court of the Ming Dynasty, but it was also a rare diplomatic occasion. Many people were taking this opportunity to achieve certain things and kept pestering some of his specific people.

Of course, what they are most concerned about is the combat power of the Ming Dynasty. After all, they have broad interests overseas and need to consider the influence of the Ming Dynasty. The most important thing is that the Ming Dynasty formed an offensive and defensive alliance with Spain. This incident has a great impact on Europe. They must carefully examine the strength of the Ming Dynasty and the threats they may bring to them.

In the cabin and in the secret room, Zheng Zhilong and Okundo are still discussing the specific steps of the military exercise.

Europe now has formal navies, Spain and England. The Franks are better than nothing. They are still in the development stage. Although the Netherlands is actually independent, the fleet has not been formed, and it is more of an armed ship composed of scattered merchant ships. As for the Roman Empire, they are still busy with fierce battles on land. The Ottoman Empire's navy has been annihilated by Spain and focused on land expansion. Russia has no sea port yet, and its way to west is blocked by the Ottomans and is competing for territory with the Khanate of Central Asia and Mongolia.

"We have twenty warships, one thousand five hundred men," Okundo looked at the chart and said, "Our plan is to defend the division, gradually eliminate the imaginary enemies, and at the fastest speed, surprise these friends on our ship."

Zheng Zhilong shook his head and said, "It's too cumbersome. What we have to do is very simple. The fleet drives over and pushes it horizontally, and sends the enemy to the bottom of the sea in the shortest time!"

Okundo had seen the strength of the Ming Dynasty fleet, and his heart moved, and understood the current situation of Mingren, and said, "Okay, I have no objection."

Zheng Zhilong had already thought of a strategy in his mind, and his eyes were searching on the chart, and a cold light flashed, and he began to tell Ao Kundu in detail his plan.

Okundo kept nodding. Obviously, he didn't want to get involved, and he also wanted to see the true strength of the Ming Dynasty.

Just as they were discussing, a soldier knocked on the door, then came in, and whispered in Zheng Zhilong's ear: "Sir, Ma Yidarzini is here."

Zheng Zhilong's pupils immediately shrank as he listened.

Although Maidalzini was not the Pope, he was extremely powerful in the Holy See, and Pope Innocent X almost obeyed him.

The battle within the Holy See is entirely due to his attitude. In other words, it is precisely because of his failure to express his opinion that the current situation has led to the current situation.

Zheng Zhilong and Okundo accused him of guilt, left the cabin, stood on the deck, looked at Maidarzini who had already boarded the ship from a distance, and did not immediately meet him.

The deputy general beside him looked at him and whispered: "I heard from him that he came secretly, and he came with kindness without hiding the cardinals."

According to the rules of the Holy See, the Pope was recommended by the Cardinals, so this group of people has a great influence.

Zheng Zhilong sneered and said, "I'm afraid he wants to come and find out the truth and make the final judgment."

Maidalzini is a senior leader of the Holy See. He has the magnificent ambition to spread God's glory. Now it seems that he is waiting for something.

The deputy general thoughtfully and then said, "Sir, Maidarzini is famous for being greedy and lustful. Should we prepare for it?"

The implication was self-evident. Zheng Zhilong thought about it again and again, shook his head and said, "Don't move first, observe it, go and meet this archbishop."

Although Maidarzini is the in-laws of Pope Madrid, his actual status in the Holy See is not high, he is just an archbishop, but he has the weapon of the Inquisition. Therefore, no one in the Holy See wants to offend him, and there are countless people who are burned to death or sentenced to death by him. They are cruel, cruel, and cannot be described.

Maidarzini got on the boat and looked at the wide and magnificent Hongwu. His expression was always calm, his blue eyes were dark, and he couldn't see clearly what he was thinking.

Next to him was a cardinal, and he was talking from time to time, his expression was quite nervous.

Maidarzini's identity as a Holy See is quite high in Europe. Whether they are willing or not, many people come to greet him and say hello.

Maidalcini smiled, calmly, talked to them with a charitable look on his face, and then walked slowly towards the cabin.

He was not a soldier and had never fought a war. Although he was surprised by the huge size of the Ming Dynasty warships, he did not have too many thoughts.

Zheng Zhilong had already come up and raised his hand, saying, "Master Archbishop, I am Zheng Zhilong, the commander of this fleet."

This is naturally a translation, and is transferred to Maidarzini.

Maidalzini looks very graceful and gives people a sense of intimacy in black clothes as an archbishop of the Holy See.

He looked at Zheng Zhilong and smiled and said, "Welcome, friends from the East, may God bless you."

Zheng Zhilong didn't like the strange way of conversation among these believers and said directly: "Grandmaster, I heard that you have put down your prince in our country? You should know that His Highness is the brother of His Majesty in our country. If he gets angry, he may not be able to deal with the Pope. But in Asia, you should not be able to go in again. Those who are already here will not come back..."

The translation is naturally European in style, and the threat in Zheng Zhilong's original words has been minimized as much as possible.

Maidarzini's expression was always calm. After listening to the translator, he smiled and said, "The General has misunderstood. Your Highness, the Prince of your country, is a guest at Rome. His Majesty the Pope is in good health. It is expected that he will personally receive His Highness the Prince at most three days. General does not need to worry."

Zheng Zhilong looked at Maidarzini and felt alert. This person was rumored to be lustful and rich, but he knew at first sight that it was not like the rumors. This was a scheming smiling tiger, and he should not be underestimated!

Zheng Zhilong smiled and said, "I have prepared a joint military exercise with Spain. I wonder if Your Archbishop is interested, let's watch it?"

Maidarzini came for this, so he naturally agreed, and then asked inadvertently: "General, what agreement did you reach with Spain? Can you reveal it?"

Spain is powerful, and the Pope is also facing threats from neighboring countries, especially the Franks. They are very dissatisfied with the Pope, which needs Spain's asylum.

If the Ming Dynasty reached a secret agreement with Spain, it might threaten the Pope, and Maidarzini wanted to find out clearly.

Zheng Zhilong said calmly: "We have reached a trade treaty and are preparing to form a world-wide trade management agency. There is also a military treaty that is to form a joint fleet to maintain the security of peaceful countries around the world."

The offensive and defensive alliance has not been finalized, and European countries do not want Spain to have such a strong support, so Zheng Zhilong avoided it.

Maidarzini had already heard some wind, but when he heard Zheng Zhilong's words, he couldn't help but frown.

The World Trade Organization, the two major powers of the East and the West, are we going to put aside other countries and monopolize the world's trade?

The Joint Fleet, is it necessary to control all sea routes and sea trade?

If these two are really implemented, the fleets of other European countries may only be able to hide in domestic ports. After all, they do not have the ability to send large-scale fleets to leave Europe to conquer a certain country, but the Ming Dynasty has proved that they have!

If the Ming Dynasty and Spain really did this, other European countries might suffer unpredictable losses, and the consequences would be extremely terrible!

While Maidalzini was "chatting" with Zheng Zhilong, the Dutchman Maynard and Governor Antonio of Frank's, their eyes floated over from time to time.

They have different minds and do not want shipping routes. Trade is monopolized by Spain and the Ming Dynasty. The reason why they are patient is to see the real combat power of the Ming Dynasty army to make a judgment on the next move.

The Pope is not a real country, it has no interests overseas, and it doesn't care much. What they are more worried about is whether the situation in the entire Europe will cause changes and threaten the Pope.

After all, the bloody purge of the Pope in history, or those who hope to bloody purge of the Pope, have always existed.

Maidalzini looked at Zheng Zhilong and did not speak immediately. He could not say much about this matter, so as not to avoid Madrid's dissatisfaction. He was moved in his heart, and his expression became solemn, and he said, "General, I heard that your East is resisting us spreading the glory of God and killing our missionaries?"

·A sea breeze blew, and Zheng Zhilong seemed to smell a bloody smell. He said quietly: "I don't know about other places, but I have never been there in my Ming Dynasty."
Chapter completed!