Wanli 1592

Chapter 407 Conditions

After the bishop's words came out, Xiao Ruxun frowned.

These foreigners are not stupid. They know that they can’t fool themselves with teachings, so they exchange real money for benefits. What they need is to preach, and the target is China’s huge population, while what Xiao Ruxun needs is to expel the Spaniards , Change yourself to become the lord of Nanyang, the tyrant of the ocean!
"It's quite straightforward, Mr. Li. It's not the first time your bishop has done this kind of thing. He looks very skilled. He probably has done it many times. Do you do this every time you go to a country to preach?"

Xiao Ruxun looked at Matteo Ricci with a half-smile, and Matteo Ricci lowered his head in embarrassment, and said, "Sometimes, this has to be done."

"Well, I have to do it. The Marquis also understands that in the final analysis, this matter is an exchange of interests. Both of us get what we need. I know what you want, but you don't know what I want."

Matteo Ricci translated, and the bishop immediately said: "General Xiao, please tell me what you want. As long as the Holy See can do it, I will definitely not refuse."

Xiao Ruxun smiled, picked up the tea bowl, took a sip, suddenly his face changed, and he said sharply: "Three years ago, I sent a ship to the Luzon Islands to bring back my Chinese people. Spain on Luzon Island But people secretly obstructed me and hid my Chinese people!

It is only natural for the Marquis to take back my Chinese people. Those Spaniards obstructed me, which is treason. Luzon was originally a vassal of the Ming Dynasty, and those ignorant barbarians stole Luzon to hide the population. Do you really think that I have no soldiers and no ships in the Ming Dynasty! ? "

Matteo Ricci thumped in his heart, secretly screaming that it was not good—sure enough, Xiao Ruxun was quite dissatisfied with the fact that the Spaniards hid the Chinese residents from Xiao Ruxun, and always wanted to trouble them. Three years ago, he had no strength, but now he has enough strength. It is estimated that they are really planning to conquer Luzon Island and clean up the people in the Philippine Governor's Mansion!

Seeing that Xiao Ruxun suddenly lost his temper, the bishop turned pale with fright, and quickly asked Matteo Ricci to translate. Ricci translated, and then told what happened three years ago, which made the bishop turn pale with fright.

Could it be that Xiao Ruxun wants the Holy See to come forward and let the Spanish government return all the Chinese residents on the Philippine island to Xiao Ruxun?this……

Not to mention the relationship between the Holy See and the Spanish Habsburg Dynasty, both of which are members of the alliance that strives to protect Catholicism and rejects the Reformation, and the relationship between the two parties is very good.

When Spain annexed Portugal, it was the pope who announced the merger of the two countries, which allowed the Spanish government to barely gain orthodox status. On the European continent, Spain has always been a supporter of the Holy See, and the two have equal interests. Why? Possibly hostile?
The anti-Catholic forces on the European continent are becoming more and more rampant, and even the banners of religious reform and anti-Catholic alliance have been raised. The status of the Holy See has plummeted. Holy See.

Even a few courageous feudal lords would instruct their troops to rob and attack the Holy See under the pretext of mutiny, causing the majesty of the Holy See to plummet.

I lost face inside, and this woke up the Holy See. I want to expand my business overseas, increase the number of believers, and support myself. China was selected, but they also need the help of compatible allies in Europe. Although the Papal State has a name, its national strength is only a small country, and it cannot confront the traditionally powerful forces such as Britain, France and Germany in terms of military strength.

This is not the time of the Crusades.

Spain is a big force that has traditionally supported the Holy See, and it is also a very reliable big force. It is also the current European hegemony. Someone looked hesitant, not holding such a strong thigh, but offending Spain for China, this deal is not worthwhile.

"This... General Xiao, to tell you the truth, the relationship between the Holy See and the Spanish government is good. They are our very important supporters. From this perspective, we certainly condemn the Spanish government for such behavior, but we Or do you hope that conflicts can be resolved through dialogue, what do you think?"

Among other things, Xiao Ruxun's words already revealed the intention of attacking the Philippines. The bishop didn't know Xiao Ruxun's military strength, but Matteo Ricci knew it all. He just said that the Spaniards are definitely not Xiao Ruxun's opponents. If they really fight, they will definitely fail. , the Philippines will definitely fall into the hands of Xiao Ruxun.

The bishop is very clear that Spain is their important ally on the European continent and cannot be offended, while China is an important hope for them to revive their prestige, and they cannot give up easily. One is the present and the other is the future. How should we choose?this is a problem.

Before coming to a conclusion, Xiao Ruxun must not cause Xiao Ruxun to send troops to attack the Philippines because of their affairs. Since Xiao Ruxun is willing to speak out, it means that this matter is not irreversible.

If they can persuade the Philippine Governor-General in Spain to release those Chinese and let them return to China, then Xiao Ruxun will be satisfied. If Xiao Ruxun is satisfied, there will be no excuse for attacking the Philippines, then their mission will be completed. also achieved.

Hello, hello, everyone, how nice!

The bishop came to his own conclusion in an instant.

Then he told Matteo Ricci what he meant, and asked Matteo Ricci for his opinion. Matteo Ricci frowned, thought for a while, and felt that no matter what, the most important thing was not to let Xiao Ruxun and Spain face each other. .

Now Xiao Ruxun knew that the relationship between Spain and the Holy See was good, and if a fight really started, Xiao Ruxun expelled all the missionaries in a rage, and even called on the country to expel the missionaries, then it would be over.

The point is that he himself is going to die, he doesn't know how Xiao Ruxun will treat him.

So he nodded, thinking he could give it a try.

"Respected General Xiao, the bishop thinks that war is bad. War will bring many deaths. War is a punishment from heaven. War should not happen. War is..."

"Lao Li, stop talking nonsense and get to the point!"

Xiao Ruxun frowned, and immediately lost his temper. Matteo Ricci nodded immediately: "The bishop said that he would go to Luzon Island to persuade the Spanish Governor to release all the Chinese there, and establish peaceful and friendly diplomatic relations with the Ming Dynasty. Both sides should try their best to avoid war. Avoid war."

Xiao Ruxun pondered for a while, and felt that this was naturally the best. It was enough for Xiao Ruxun to send a few ships privately to eliminate pirates at the invitation of a small country. It must be very big, if not, it will alarm the Ming court, and it will not be beneficial to him.

So Xiao Ruxun nodded.

"You guys go and try, bring back our citizens, and then talk about other things."

(End of this chapter)