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The Storm in the Late Ming Dynasty 5200 Volume 2 Chapter 678: Zhongshan turns yellow due to storm (2)

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    There are many brothels in the old courtyard, which is naturally a place where gold is sold. There are so many people here, even the blond and blue-eyed Xiyi people can come and go here in a grand manner.

    Li Chun Yuan was originally an unknown brothel here, and Wei Chunhua was an unknown prostitute in this unknown brothel. Over the years, she has been depressed because the Qinhuai River is a place of heavy packaging.  , only good work is not enough, someone must also package it.

    For example, if those famous talents are praised, even the old sow can be compared to Yang Yuhuan.

    Wei Chunhua felt that she lacked a talented person who could discover her talents.  Others dare not say that, anyway, many of the prostitutes on the Qinhuai River are dissatisfied with Yu Guozhen. It is said that after Yu Guozhen established the imperial court, he would cancel the Imperial College and the Eight-Part Membership Service. This means that their most important  Guests will be sent back to their home country.

    This will cut off the livelihood of countless people along the Qinhuai River!

    Carrying a big broom, she drove out a foreign monk who had just come in out of curiosity and murmured a curse: "Damn sea guy, damn foreign monk!"

    Originally, there were not so many European white barbarians with deep eyes and noses in Jinling City. However, as Yu Guozhen was about to take over Jinling, various original policies prohibiting people from migrating were gradually relaxed. Especially these European white barbarians were able to move openly.  Enter Jinling City¡ªthis is the imperial capital!

    Then she saw Huang Zongxi.

    "Isn't this Mr. Bai? I haven't seen you for a long time. Mr. Bai, please come quickly. Please come quickly. Someone is waiting for you."

    Wei Chunhua stepped forward to greet him, and at the same time half-pulled and half-tugged Huang Zongxi into the Lichun Pavilion.  See her like this.  The old prostitute opposite her said, "I haven't been open for a few days. Is this bitch really itchy?"

    Everybody is talking.

    This ugly Lichun Pavilion was a stronghold established by Huang Zongxi and others in Jinling City.  They had been preparing for this day since five years ago. At that time, they were thinking that when Yu Guozhen entered the city in the future, the city would be filled with Yu Guozhen's spies.  How should they communicate and exchange news?

    Now it comes in handy.

    The noise here also disturbed the window seat on the opposite floor. Bu Mige stretched out his head and took a look, but saw nothing.  Then he retracted his head.

    "Priest, I just shocked you."

    The other European sitting opposite him was also dressed as a priest and a monk.  But his demeanor was not quite that of a priest.  Boymig believed that if this was not the East, but distant Europe, then the other party would be recognized immediately.

    This is a soldier.

    "I really didn't expect that, Mr. d'Artagnan, Cardinal Mazarin would send you here. I wonder if there is anything I can do for you." Beaumigo asked respectfully.

    Although the identity of the other party may not be noble, the person behind the other party is a great figure in Europe and is now the prime minister of the King of France.  The cardinal of the church, Jules Mazarin, would actually pay attention to the East, thousands of miles away, and pay attention to such a pious missionary like him, which made Beaumiguet a little flattered.

    "In fact, I was supposed to come here with you. But when I rushed to Ceylon, you had already left on a Chinese ship, so I arrived a month late." The soldier opposite smiled and said: "I  There are three main things I was asked to do: one is to get the secret of the steam engine, the other is to get a sample of the breech-loading musket, and the third is to get the exclusive right to trade with China."

    Bu Mig looked at each other in surprise.

    Although no one here will understand the language they use for conversation.  But the two still lowered their voices.  But the other party's purpose still surprised Bu Mig.

    "France needs wealth, the church needs wealth, and steam engines and breech-loading muskets can bring us endless wealth." The soldier added in a low voice: "Of course, if you are willing to help me with this, God will bless you  For you."

    "I'm just surprised that even Lord Mazarin has heard of the reputation of steam engines?"

    "That's natural. The Portuguese are not good keepers of secrets. In order to brag about their exclusive right to trade with the East, they have repeatedly described this kind of machinery that can be used on land and at sea. Moreover, the machines that have come to China in recent years have  There were also many merchants, and some of them bypassed the control of the Portuguese and returned to Europe via the Americas. While they brought massive wealth, they also brought the legend of this mysterious country."

    Bu Mige did not answer in a hurry.

    As the secret envoy said, four years ago in 1648, the Thirty Years' War in Europe had ended. Although France had gained the status of European land hegemony, it was also exhausted.  Acquire colonies byGaining wealth through eastern trade became an inevitable choice to consolidate France's position.

    And at this time, France still has an advantage compared to history, that is, its maritime strength is not weak.  The Dutch, who originally replaced the Spanish as maritime overlords, were beaten twice by Yu Guozhen in Southeast Asia, and their strength shrank greatly. Although they were still Europe's sea coachmen, they could not monopolize maritime trade.  Relying on the agreement with Yu Guozhen, the Portuguese have made a lot of money in recent years and still maintain a considerable maritime fleet.

    France¡¯s former Prime Minister Richelieu was an excellent politician, and the current Prime Minister Mazarin, although slightly inferior, is not weak either. While they set their sights on land, they also hope to obtain maritime interests.  In 1642, the French East India Company was established with the support of Richelieu, and since then it has continued to explore the Indian Ocean.  They even tried to establish a colonial stronghold in the eastern part of the Indian Peninsula, but their armed merchant ships were discovered by the Chinese West Sea Fleet cruising after passing through Ceylon and were driven back directly.

    It was during that brief conflict that the French saw steamships with their own eyes and realized that these "myths" from the East turned out to be facts.

    "Sir, I'm afraid things will be difficult to handle. First of all, the drawings of steam engines are protected by patents in China, and we have no access to them. Secondly, China's weapons are not easy to buy, especially breech-loading guns. As far as I know,  Private holdings are prohibited, and as for trade patents China and the Portuguese are doing very well in business. They may not intend to change."

    "Father Bomig, it is precisely because of difficulties that I came to you. I know that priests have a wide circle of friends. Before the cardinal sent me here, he searched for records of the priests' activities in the East. You and them  I have contacts with the rulers of the Ming Dynasty. I heard that Father Tang Ruowang also had contact with the prime ministers of the Ming Dynasty. Did he baptize them? "

    "This is a thing of the past. A few days ago, we just met Commander Yu, the lord who actually controls this country now. His attitude towards us was very unfriendly and he put forward many conditions. Father Tang has returned to Europe. Just go to  To negotiate.¡±

    Beaumigues did not want to take over this task. Although the priests were the vanguard of colonizers from various European countries and gained a lot of wealth during the colonial process, Beaumigues was not French, and he had to have a reputation to serve the King of France.  head.

    "Are you willing to see these Chinese become the masters of the world and bring their heresies to Europe?" The secret envoy remembered what Mazarin said when he sent him: "This is the Yellow Peril. We must fight against the Yellow Peril.  We must gain their power, even if that power comes from the devil!"

    Bu Mige stared at the secret envoy without saying a word for a while.

    Rumors about the Yellow Peril began when Yu Guozhen drove away the Dutch and Spanish from the South China Sea.  It spread in Europe. At that time, there were even discussions among European countries to interrupt the Thirty Years War and unite to launch an expedition. However, there were many internal conflicts among European countries, and there could not be any unity before the winners and losers were determined.  Until now, although France wants to gather a group of allies to come to East Asia to get a share of the pie, it still faces many obstacles: the Dutch propose an all-out war with the East so that they can regain their colonies in the South China Sea, and the Spanish require the Portuguese to cut off ties with the East.  trade so that their smugglers could monopolize the profits from trade with China from the Americas.  The British are busy playing tricks and have not joined in yet.

    "I am willing to help you, but I am a clergyman. It is impossible for me to do things that violate local laws. It will bring shame to the church and give these local people an excuse to persecute the clergy." After thinking for a while, Bu  Miguel raised his head: "As far as I know, the great King of the Four Seas will perform the coronation ceremony in five days. Chinese people like luxury and what they call face. You can take this opportunity to directly  To meet him, you must serve as a special envoy of the Kingdom of France"

    The idea of ????Bumig made the secret envoy d'Artagnan tilt his head and think for a while: "I heard that the envoy wants to kneel down to the emperor of these barbarians?"

    "No, they are not barbarians. In fact, you should see that any city here is more civilized and prosperous than our Paris and Rome. God, do you love this country too much? They are so smart.  And the hard-working people, compared with them, we are just a bunch of dirty and stupid pigs!" Speaking of this, Bomig couldn't help but defend China: "When I was in Rome, I read a book called  "Marco Polo" travel notes book, I used to think it was just a madman's bragging, but only now did we realize that we"

    "Priest, please tell me the point. I don't want to kneel down to their emperor. No matter they are civilized people or barbarians, they are all pagans. If there is anyone I can kneel down to, the only people in this world are the French kings and the legendary kings."  Only a great cardinal is worthy of my kneeling."

    "Well, d'Artagnan"Sir, the King of the World is very enlightened. He does not need us to kneel down. He only needs us to surrender in our hearts.  Frankly speaking, if I had not already dedicated my soul to the Supreme and Almighty Lord, I would be willing to surrender to the sword of this great king.  "

    "Your statement is too exaggerated, haha"

    The secret envoy did not believe what Bu Mige said. Bu Mige just left earlier than him. He had only been in China for a few days. How could he worship the King of the Four Seas so much!

    "Just wait until you see him in person. At his coronation ceremony in five days, he will surely welcome congratulators from Europe. If you also bring some gadgets from Europe as gifts, it will make him even more happy.  .¡±

    "What can we give as a gift? They have everything we have, and theirs is better!" D'Artagnan felt a little frustrated when he said this.

    "Our European handicrafts, or at least other cultures, will make your Excellency feel exotic. You can live here, and I will find a way for you to see you. Don't leave here these days!"

    "Yes, priest, I am also looking forward to the ceremony in five days!" D'Artagnan laughed deeply as he said it.

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