New World 1620

Port of Heroes is located on the island of Terceira in the Azores in the western part of Europe.

Since the end of the 15th century, Porto Heroes has become one of the bridgeheads for Portugal and the entire European world facing the New World.European merchant ships heading to the New World made their final voyage preparations here, and it also became an important material distribution point for merchants to and from the Americas for trade.

The current Azores belong to the Kingdom of Spain in name, but in essence, including the Azores, most of the former Portuguese overseas territories or colonies are basically controlled by the old Portuguese aristocratic forces.This has to be said to be the lingering internal injury of the Kingdom of Spain since it annexed Portugal in 1580.

Saturday, March 1621, 3, was sunny.

The temperature in the early spring of the European continent is still relatively cold, but in Port Heroes of the Azores, it is an extremely comfortable season. The temperature of 23 to 4 degrees Celsius makes it full of the unique warmth of the Atlantic islands.

The salty sea breeze blowing from outside the port carried a slight fishy smell. Countless seabirds hovered over the mountains on both sides of the port. In the port area, more than a dozen sailboats with snow-white sails were slowly entering and leaving.A large number of buildings built in the 16th century with a strong Baroque style are staggered on both sides of the street, and the famous San Sebastian Church is particularly eye-catching in the entire port complex.

Since entering the Port of Heroes on the 22nd of last month, Su Zining and others have spent 4000 Spanish silver dollars to purchase this beautiful Baroque-style large manor villa, and continued to invest 3000 Spanish silver dollars in decoration.It is said that the former owner here had to sell the property, which cost at least 8000 Spanish silver dollars to build, because he was facing bankruptcy.

The 4 Spanish silver coins seized from the Santa Maria made Ren Changle happy for three days before being squandered by Su Zining in the name of activity funds.This move naturally attracted the attention of the streets and alleys of Port of Heroes, and had a spreading effect, and then quickly attracted the attention of the upper class, including the Governor of the Portuguese Azores on Terceira Island.

Immediately afterwards, under the deliberate dissemination of Captain Adelaide's subordinates, rumors that the European business mission of the "Chinese American Republic" was going to the European continent to visit the royal families of various countries and seek cooperation from the European continent also began to spread.

In a certain time and space, handicraft pocket watches copied by some coastal township enterprises also flowed from the American business mission to the hands of some Portuguese businessmen, which further confirmed the worth of these mysterious guests.

Known as one of the backbones of the restoration of the old Portuguese aristocracy in the entire Spanish kingdom at this stage, the Portuguese governor of the Azores, Garcia, quickly sent several groups of people to test it out.Their identities include merchants, dock tax officials, and even dung pullers.

Within a few days, after a few times of intentional pretending between you and me, Su Zining and others successfully connected with Governor Garcia.

For a long time, the Portuguese aristocrats seeking independence have been running secretly among the royal families of European countries to carry out "recovery diplomacy", hoping to obtain direct political, economic and even military support.But in the face of the strong status of the Kingdom of Spain, apart from expressing their intentions verbally, the countries have not delivered much substantive help for decades, and more directly ignored it.

Now that only a small mission has exposed such a rich and powerful aura, Governor Garcia's heart began to stir.Garcia didn't dare to expect much results, and even how this country came into being was a little unclear, but in this era when even the coastline of the Americas was not clearly drawn, there is nothing else that can't be gambled What about?

If these Yankees who don't understand the current situation in Portugal are fooled and cooperate with the Portuguese nobles, then the restoration of the Kingdom of Portugal will make another stage of progress.

Taking a step back, even if the Americans already have an early understanding of the weak Portugal, Garcia will never allow the Americans to easily hook up with the Spanish royal family. It is necessary to do nonsense!

With a hint of longing and apprehension, Garcia quickly dispatched the fastest sailboat to Lisbon, the base of the old Portuguese aristocracy and the former capital of the Kingdom of Portugal. A top-secret urgent letter was delivered to the current Duke of Braganza, Theodosio II. World.

Caterina, the mother of Theodosio II, was the granddaughter of King Manuel I of Portugal in the 16th century. Alfonso, Duke of Ganza.

Since then, the Duke of Braganza has been considered the nobleman with the most right to inherit the Portuguese royal family, and has always been regarded as the supreme leader of the independent cause of the Kingdom of Portugal.

Perhaps the revival of the old Portuguese aristocratic forces was a bit suspicious under the interference of the Spanish aristocrats through marriage, so Garcia did not get a clear reply.However, as a test, the Portuguese Nobles' United Conference in Lisbon sent a small nobleman to the fore as quickly as possible.

Now, Governor Garcia and the Portuguese baron, a 28-year-old young man from the Porto Moreira area, are riding in a carriage along the narrow streets towards the "Azores" purchased by the "Americans". Archipelago Huamei Business Hotel" galloped away.

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Yang Wenwen with long hair, a snow-white lace casual shirt with a skirt, flesh-colored stockings and high-heeled shoes, is walking slowly on the lawn path in front of the business hall with an umbrella, and a few fat maids only look up occasionally. , I quickly lowered my body and continued to take care of the work at hand.

Su Zining and others had already gone out in the morning. It is said that they planned to discuss cooperation intentions with a group of visiting French and Dutch businessmen. Yuan Xinyi also followed as an interpreter; It is estimated that at this time, he is hiding in a high place to monitor the entire villa area.

Two medical staff, Lao Zhao and Xia Qiuyu, went to the pier today, and it was said that they were going to check the bodies of some slaves who had just signed contracts; Captain Adelaide led his subordinates to conduct routine ship inspections at the pier... …

In the end, only Zhou Kemin and Yan Xiaosong, who was recuperating in the room, were left in the huge villa area. The Spanish female lieutenant Catalina, who did not know when she was planning to end her confession, was waiting for Yan Xiaosong.

Zhou Kemin has already entered the "wooden" state, and the mood of depression has not been relieved. He either stands at the window looking at the west all day long, or writes a diary in the room alone.Yang Wenwen couldn't arouse the interest in teasing the post-[-]s boy who was caught in emotional entanglements, so she had to take a boring walk on the lawn alone.

A shop servant ran from the direction of the gate with an excited expression, and almost scrambled to Yang Wenwen, making gestures and gestures in broken Spanish: "Madam! The local governor's carriage is here!"

"No, Anil, how many times have I told you to call me Miss Yang Wenwen! I'm not married yet!" Yang Wenwen raised her brows, displeased with this country girl from Lyon, France.

Yang Wenwen's Spanish is not very good, but fortunately, she boasts that her Spanish foundation is not bad. Under Yuan Xinyi's teaching for nearly a month, she is quite fluent.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Miss Yang Wenwen...it's Governor Garcia, and a young nobleman who is said to be from Lisbon!" Anil stammered, wiping the sweat from his forehead vigorously, smiling Simple and honest.

The governor is here again?And brought someone from Lisbon?It seems that Su Zining's deliberate snubbing worked really well.

"In this case, go to the guild hall and invite Lieutenant Zhou Kemin and Councilor Yan Xiaosong, and say it's my opinion." Yang Wenwen blinked her big eyes a few times, showed a touching smile, and then lightly raised her hands, full of elegance and aristocratic style.

Anil ran towards the main building of the villa again, and when he ran away, Yang Wenwen could already see two men, one tall, one short, one skinny and one fat, walking in outside the gate.

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On the sunny lawn, a simple social afternoon tea is going on.

Yang Wenwen looked at the two Portuguese nobles opposite with a playful smile from the beginning to the end.

The bald-headed Governor Garcia didn't say anything. The old man over fifty was spitting at Yan Xiaosong in broken English, saying that the Duke of Braganza in Lisbon welcomed the American mission and other nonsense.

And the Baron Moreira named Lopez, who didn't say a few words from the beginning to the end, always avoided Yang Wenwen intentionally or unintentionally, and then looked at Yang Wenwen intently when Yang Wenwen turned her head. .

A nympho...Yang Wenwen defined this frail Portuguese nobleman with brown hair, pale face and sickly face.But the cunning fashionista always looks at the other party with a smile at the moment of disappointment, which makes the young Portuguese nobleman feel refreshed again.

"Dear Member of Parliament, regarding your government's position, I can personally convey it to His Excellency the Duke of Braganza without any mistakes, but regarding the trade agreement between the two countries, I hope to gain your support!" Garcia had already said Seeing the dizzying and incomparably exquisite glass wine set on the coffee table, I feel my throat dry.

"Two countries? No, as far as I know, the Kingdom of Portugal has legally accepted the rule of the King of Spain 40 years ago. It is impossible for the US government to conduct business cooperation with an 'underground organization' that does not have independent diplomatic power. Violate our neutrality!"

Yan Xiaosong, who was sitting in a wheelchair, was wearing a suit and leather shoes. Although there was nothing wrong with it on the surface, the slight bulge of his shoulders indicated that his shoulder injury would not heal for a while.

Katerina wore a European-style maid dress specially selected by Yang Wenwen, and stood behind a wheelchair from beginning to end, playing the role of a maid.Just from her eyes, there was a faint glint of displeasure.

Damn, these Americans simply know Europe like the back of their hands!Garcia was secretly angry.Having said all this, he was at the end of his rope, so he could only turn his eyes for help to the representative of the Lisbon nobles, Baron Moreira Lopez, who had not yet spoken formally.

"Dear Ms. Yang Wenwen, I'm very glad to meet a beautiful and noble person like you here." Lopez's first sentence made Garcia cough a little.

This stupid Lopez, did Lisbon send him here just to pick up girls?Garcia secretly slandered.

"Hehe, I forgot to explain in detail just now, this Ms. Yang Wenwen is not the family member of the mission as imagined by the two. She is an official official of the Chinese government department, the Deputy Minister of Commerce!"

Yan Xiaosong did not hesitate to use his official hat to run the train. His thick skin caused most of the entourage to receive the treatment of cadres above the bureau level after entering Hero Port.

"Ah! Senator, you almost made me rude!" Garcia blushed suddenly, and turned to look at Yan Xiaosong in extreme embarrassment.Although there is no shortage of powerful royal ladies in Europe, it is unbelievable that such a young woman can occupy an important department in a country, especially in an absolutely important trade-related position in European countries, and it is simply deviant!

However, these people are very self-cultivated, whether it is a meal or a simple afternoon tea, they all pay attention to the utmost luxury. The exquisite and simple but elegant and solemn high-end attire, even the royal families of various countries in Europe may not be able to match it.Since the villa was bought by these Americans, in less than a month, it has changed a lot, and it is full of elegance and nobility.We must know that in this era, the entire city of Paris is still a place where human and animal excrement is piled up all over the street.

"You're welcome, Mr. Governor...I personally yearn for the former Kingdom of Portugal very much, and I regret the sufferings this charming country has suffered..." Yang Wenwen looked at the blushing fat man in front of her with wide eyes, and The sickly young man with his ears pricked up, with a faint smile on his mouth, "However...my mission this time is only to conduct a business investigation for the business community of this country, and it does not have a voting suggestion. Councilor Su and Councilor Yan will have the final decision , At least for now, without any comparison, I believe Councilor Yan is just sticking to some principles that he must stick to."

sincerity!Yes, sincerity!Garcia suddenly woke up!

"I'm very pleased with your insights! By the way, Baron Lopez, you must have brought some good gifts from Lisbon this time, right?" Garcia hurriedly gave his colleagues a wink.

"Oh, yes!" Lopez stared blankly at Miss Elegant, already a little confused, and trembled all over his body when he was reminded like this, "Your Excellency, the Duke, values ​​the visit of your country's mission, but Since he is visiting the shipyards in Portimão, he cannot be there in person."

"So, I'm a little sleepy, sorry..."

After Yang Wenwen finished speaking, she coughed lightly, and then looked at Zhou Kemin who was in a daze.

The young man who came to his senses reluctantly got up and walked to Yang Wenwen's side, then raised his arm slightly, and Yang Wenwen put her hand on the arm of the lieutenant officer, then got up and walked towards the mansion of the guild hall.

"Sister, you confused that Portuguese!" Zhou Kemin was dumbfounded while playing the role of a dedicated military officer.

"Keep your voice down, you should catch these country bumpkins seven times, or they will take the bait? After staying with these two foxes, Su Zining and Yan Xiaosong for so long, you haven't learned anything?" Opened his hand.

"Fox? Why didn't I see it?" Zhou Kemin was a little confused.

"That's why you feel like you've lost your soul! Let me tell you, even if you do this every day, your little friend may not be able to fly over. You should do your own thing well. Only when a man has a career can he talk about his feelings, understand?"

Yang Wenwen scolded Zhou Kemin sternly, making the simple officer blush.

"Okay, my mission is complete! Let's see if I get anything today!"

As soon as she entered the room, Yang Wenwen kicked off her high heels, and jumped onto the bed happily, as if looking forward to it.