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Three Rivers Butterfly Chapter 153 The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (first update)

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    "Why do the Spanish and Portuguese reject you so much? Is it because of the Papal Meridian?" "It is indeed part of the reason. Those damn bastards actually used the Pope's edicts to carve up the world! I have never heard of anything like this.  This is even crazier! Those greedy lunatics!¡± Even the polite Frank Agote couldn¡¯t help but complain at the mention of the famous Pope Meridian.  The Papal Meridian was fifty-eight years ago, Pope Alexander VI personally arbitrated the dividing line between Spain and Portugal to carve up their colonies, and established several islands in the newly discovered South American continent as the meridian as the dividing line, and divided everything west of this line.  The land was given to Spain, and all the land east of Edom 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 they discovered in the course of their voyages or journeys westward or southward, whether in the east, in the west, or on the line dividing the west and Portugal, and in India, belonged to 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 increasingly powerful, 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 overwhelming. In recent years, Spanish people have frequently appeared in East and Southeast Asia. This was also the beginning of the unfortunate experience of the unlucky Dutch businessman Agot.  "Okay, let's not talk about those annoying things. It's all over, right? My dear friend." Kira Yoshitoki's language became more and more fluent, and he enthusiastically opened a bottle of French sparkling wine for them. This is also the Nanman Merchant Store.  The sake stored in it is probably something that Tsuda S¨­ji usually uses for decoration. Of course, when you get to Kiragi, you will have to taste it for personal gain.  In the future, it will have a new name, champagne, which is a famous celebration wine. In this era in Europe, it has become 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.  , which can be used as an appetizer 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 Agot 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 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 girl, who had been leaning in front of the window curiously to look at the street scene, finally remembered that she hadn¡¯t reported her name yet, and hurriedly walked over and said a very special word to him.  Greeting with an elegant ladylike manner: "Hello! Joseph of the East, you can call me Claudia! The scenery here is beautiful, and the special culture fascinates me. I like it here very much!" "Oh! Beautiful  Miss Claudia, it¡¯s really an honor to meet you! I heard that the Netherlands is also very beautiful. Can you tell me about the beautiful Netherlands?¡± The blonde girl shrugged and said: ¡°  Oh! The Netherlands is a beautiful place. There are quiet farms, beautiful ports, and beautiful windmills. The most important thing is the pastoral scenery. You can¡¯t get tired of it all year round!  You collect nuts, and my aunt will make a delicious fruit pie! If you eat it once, you will definitely like it!" Kira Yoshitoki.  He didn't 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, Hirado, and Nagasaki in Kyushu should be more suitable for you." Kira was very fond of them.  He was interested. He didn't want to discuss with a professional navigator how strange the shipping routes of this era were. He was simply more interested in the Netherlands.  Frank Agote spread his hands to him and said helplessly: "Oh! You already know that they have treaties and papal meridian protection, and we are uninvited guests, right?" Regardless of the Portuguese in Kyushu,However, the Spaniards did not welcome 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 issue of competition for trade rights.  , The Netherlands is 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 only 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! Dear little Tia, you need to wake up! Sorry, my friend!" Frank Agot shrugged.  I also think this topic is not appropriate to bring up.  Kira Yoshitoki also noticed the influence of the little blond 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 Yoshiki feel at a loss. After this conversation, he had already let him know  Thinking of the Dutch people in this era, they should be a group of bitter and resentful people, but why are the Dutch people unwilling to mention this matter?  "Beautiful Claudia, I think friends should be honest and honest with each other, don't you? I happen to know some religion, and maybe I can give you some help or something!" Faced with the slightly disdainful gaze of the little blond lolita  , Kira Yoshi could only smile bitterly and said: "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 doubtful gaze of the little blond lolita  Next, Old Frank straightened up in embarrassment, 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 we can provide, after all, the supply cost for our return trip  It¡¯s not settled yet, 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 is important, because the Netherlands needs it  Religious freedom requires national autonomy, doesn't it? ""How did you know?" Claudia looked very surprised that this mysterious oriental person actually knew the secret thousands of miles away, even though it was only a half-century ago.  It is an open secret, but it is really unthinkable for people outside Europe to know it.  "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 for any suggestions he may have.  "Thank you for your support, Frank! The Dutch need freedom, self-government, 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.  ¡ª¡ª ps: Many people 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, you¡¯ll have to wait until tomorrow to find out!
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