The Rise of Iceland - Vol 3 Chapter 429

Zheng Zhilong sat on the top of the Huanghuali seat, thinking indifferently whether he could get enough benefits during the Qingming period to become the king of Fujian, so he didn’t care about his son’s rhetoric.

However, Zheng Chenggong said that after the establishment of diplomatic relations between Daming and Sweden, the most advanced firearms in the West could be obtained, which made Zheng Zhilong interested.

Mr. Nicholas, who has been dealing with red-haired ghosts for many years, has clearly understood the rise of the Swedish empire in recent decades. He has also seen the map of Europe. He knows that the Swedish empire is also in the northeast of Europe. The Qing Dynasty is almost the same, especially now that the person in power is also a royal uncle and regent, His Royal Highness Olaf.

Zheng Zhilong thinks that it may be God, or God, his old man deliberately arranged to allow the northern states of the east and the west to rise. Zheng Zhilong, who had no confidence in the Ming Dynasty, knew that for the future of the Zheng family, he had to make friends with the Qing Dynasty and Sweden.

After thinking for a moment, Zheng Zhilong smiled and asked: “Now the situation is changing rapidly. Since the Swedish Empire is willing to support us, then my Majesty and I will see them in two days. I heard the missionaries say that the ships of the Swedish Empire are also very powerful. Time has to figure out a way to see one or two.”

Zheng Chenggong felt relieved. Knowing that the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Swedish Empire and the Ming Empire seemed to be half of the success. At that time, as long as the firearms and warships of the Swedish Empire were assisted, the strength of the court and the Zheng family would be strengthened, and there would be great hope for the restoration of the Ming Empire. .

As a disciple cultivated by the leader of the Donglin Party, Zheng Chenggong was essentially unwilling to cut Yifu to surrender to the Qing Dynasty. He not only recognized the Han culture, but also understood that retaining the power and power of the Zheng family and even the wealth depended not on speculation, but on speculation. Strength, only to help Daming overcome difficulties, the Zheng family from pirates can be famous for eternity, and their political ambitions can also be fulfilled.

Hearing what his father meant, Zheng Chenggong said, “Father is thoughtful, and the child understands that I will order the officials of the Ministry of Rites to teach the Swedish envoys on etiquette, so as to prevent the emperor from being mischievous and ruining the harmony between the two countries. ”

Zheng Zhilong nodded slightly, and said: “Although the Qing court thinks that we have offered Longwu, we will dominate China without a single soldier, but we are all loyal ministers, how can we be fooled by them? Son, you will go to immortals tomorrow. Supervise Xiaguan, Boluo still doesn’t know how good we are, and the front line is tight. I can’t tell which day it will be a bad fight. I can’t get out of it. Only you can be my father.”

Zheng Chenggong, as the heir and number two figure of the Zheng Group, knew that he was the only one who had the weight to subdue many forces to prepare for the great cause of fighting against the Qing Dynasty, so he didn’t refuse to say anything, and Shen Sheng agreed.

At noon the next day, Zheng Chenggong led troops to the northern part of Fuzhou to supervise the battle after leaving Liu Fu and Tom. Liu Fu et al.

Thom is the envoy designated by Olaf, and Umisen is only the person in charge of the merchant ship, so Umisen took an interpreter and Zheng Chenggong’s confidants early in the morning to meet with rich businessmen in Guangdong and Guangxi, Ryukyu merchants, Japanese merchants, etc., ready to understand the market. Selling special products brought from the Swedish Empire, while looking for suitable silk porcelain and so on, returned to Europe to make a fortune.

Although there is no precedent for equal reception of foreign envoys in the history of Daming, there are precedents in the Han, Tang and Song dynasties for signing an equality agreement with the North. In addition, the current Daming has fallen to the point where it is about to be destroyed. Teach Liu Fu and Thom and others the basic sacramental etiquette and precautions politely.

There is no problem with walking, posture, etc., but when it comes to the etiquette to be performed when entering the hall to meet Emperor Longwu, Thom is unwilling to perform the five salutes of three bows and three bows, and only prepares to perform the heaviest one-knee in Europe. Kneeling and bowing his hands, because Thom would only bow even when he met Olaf and Christina, so he thought he had given Mingguo a lot of face.

But Wang Liuai and others told Liu Fu very seriously that if Thom insisted on saluting this way, it would be a great shame for Daming.

Liu Fu also knew that there was no reason to bow before meeting the emperor. He also helped to persuade Tom a few words. After discussion, Tom was still unwilling to compromise, but Liu Fu, as an assistant to the envoy, was a translator. Give him the five salutes of five prayers and three bows twice, so that both parties can accept it.

In the eyes of Wang Liuai and others, Liu Fu was a man who left the celestial dynasty and worked as an official in the barbarian land. According to the words of the Yidi Zeyidi, he is no longer considered a celestial dynasty. Therefore, it is very appropriate for him to worship on behalf of the Swedish empire.

In Thom’s eyes, Liu Fu was regarded as a Ming citizen, but he was hired as an official of the Swedish Empire by the elder Olaf. It was reasonable for him to bow down to the emperor of his own country. He could not lose himself and the people of the Swedish Empire, not counting. Humiliated, so he just tacitly decided on the face-to-face matters a few days later.

Three days later, the Fuzhou Palace held a great dynasty meeting.

The image of Emperor Longwu is very similar to Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, wearing a dragon robe and sitting on the dragon chair. On the left side of the steps below Emperor Longwu is a soft stool, and the Pingguo Duke Zheng Zhilong wearing a python robe and jade belt is a big horse gold knife. Sitting on it, both the monarch and the ministers watched the civil and military officials below report the war ahead, as well as the taxes and expenditures of various places. In a word, the Longwu court was facing a crisis-ridden situation, and most of the court’s expenditures depended on it. Not only did the warlords in other southern provinces fail to support the court with the supply of Zheng Zhilong, Lord Pingguo, they had been asking for money and food and officials, and they did not look like loyal ministers.

After the conference was held, it became a tribute and flattery to Zheng Zhilong. Zheng Zhilong was sitting on a soft stool with a spring breeze, but Emperor Longwu’s face was sinking. He felt that he had suffered too much in his life, but now He became Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, and I don’t know when there will be a chance to recover the Ming and break away from the Zheng family.

After a quarter of an hour, the chaos changed after a short and stout man with a smallpox pit on his face snorted. This man in a bullfighting suit was named Zheng Zhibao, Cheng Anbo from the Longwu court, and Zheng Zhilong’s fifth brother. The milk device is rather strong but has a strong temperament, and is highly regarded by Zheng Zhilong. He is one of the core figures of the Zheng Group.

At this time, Zheng Chenggong and Zheng Hongkui were both leading troops in Xianxialing. Zheng Zhibao made a sound. Others naturally didn’t dare to make a sound, so that the hall became quiet for an instant, as if everyone could hear the breathing of everyone.

Zheng Zhibao handed over Dan Chi and said loudly: “Emperor, my eldest brother has done his best for the court. He is the prime minister of Zhuge in the present age. Now the Qing army is attacking Fujian, and my good son Lang of the Zheng family has sacrificed his life to protect the country, but it is all for you. Do you know the throne of God and the country of Daming, the emperor?”

Zheng Zhibao’s words were right, but they were too blunt and rude, and they were considered disrespectful, but Emperor Longwu looked down at the ministers under the steps and dared not speak. He knew that the court could only rely on the Zheng family now. So I squeezed my thigh and smiled and said: “Aiqing Suoye is not a virtual reality. I am a great man like Tang Zhi Yi Yin and Zhou Zhi Jiang Shang. If I can defeat the Qing army, I will reward the three armies and give me a bonus. The ministers who have made merits will not treat the Pingguo Duke badly.”

Speaking of Longwu, he also looked at Zheng Zhilong. Zheng Zhilong smiled slightly and said, “Thank you, your majesty. The ministers are just doing their loyalty to the country~www.mtlnovel.com~ never care about personal honor, disgrace, gain or loss…”

After a few polite words, Zheng Zhilong said slowly: “The existing Western power, the Swedish Empire, came to pay tribute. It intends to form an friendship with our Ming Dynasty, conduct business exchanges, and support China’s advanced firearms. The minister has agreed, whether to let the Swedish envoy of Panbang Li Keshi Thom’s face saint audience?”

Zheng Zhibao smiled slightly, then turned to the ministers and said: “We have known that the firearms of King Sanshun of the Qing Dynasty are powerful. If we can also obtain Western firearms, we will have more confidence in defending Xianxialing. Duke Pingguo really does not stop at all times. Thinking of restoring Daming and recreating China!”

“Yes… Guo Gong is really the first saint of my pilgrimage!”

“Of course…”

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Regarding the Swedish empire’s coming to establish diplomatic relations, Emperor Longwu also knew before that he pretended not to hear the naive praise and flattery of Zheng Zhilong from his ministers, but only whispered: “Thanks to Zheng Qing for the state affairs, I have only stabilized half of the country. Nowadays, another powerful country wants to admire Wanghua and sends envoys. I think this is a sign of the revival of the Ming Dynasty. Zheng Qing, the Swedish envoy, Mr. Li, has not come easily from afar, so please call it quickly.”

Zheng Zhilong stood up when he heard the words, and said: “The emperor has a kind heart, considers his ministers, and is gentle and benevolent. It is really a blessing to me.”