Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 1575, must find a way to get a piece of the pie
In Lesotho, Spain, in the luxurious royal palace decorated with oriental colors, Fernando and Isabella are discussing the affairs of the country.

Because both of them are the kings of Spain, and at the same time they have the support of the kingdom behind them, so the big and small matters of the Spanish Empire are basically decided by the two husband and wife after discussion.

"Haven't all the Persians been killed in West Africa?"

Isabella looked at the world map and said.

Now the Spanish Empire is in great need of the wealth of the West African colonies. The successive foreign wars over the years have also made the rich Spanish Empire poor. Although the Spanish Empire has won these wars, the money has indeed been exhausted.

"No, the Persian army in West Africa is modeled after the Ming army. Its combat effectiveness is extremely strong, and there are Koreans who are restraining our strength, so we have not been able to completely eliminate these Persians."

"The Persians have nothing to worry about. Now the North Koreans are the most worried."

"They still have some warships in West Africa, which have the ability to sneak attack on our colonial strongholds. Last time, they attacked our Fernando Island together with the Persians, and almost let them succeed."

"In addition, the Koreans have a very close relationship with the Ming people, and they can get continuous support from the Ming Empire. I estimate that their new fleet is already heading towards West Africa."

Fernando shook his head slightly. The things in West Africa had been a headache for the two of them. The Ottoman Empire and the Koreans teamed up. Although they were suppressed by Spain, they also brought a lot of trouble to Spain.

"We must find a way to solve their power in West Africa before their fleet arrives."

"It's difficult. Their colonial strongholds are well-defended, and the garrison troops are more than tens of thousands. The strength is concentrated. It is difficult for us to attack. Even if we do, we will also suffer heavy losses."

Fernando shook his head. The Duke of Colster had explained to him the situation in West Africa in detail.

"England, France, and Portugal are becoming more and more rampant, and our treasure ships and colonial strongholds are being attacked more and more frequently."

"When will your counterattack plan start?"

"We can't let them continue to be arrogant like this. Pretending to be pirates is something only they can do."

"If there is no accident, you will receive the news soon."

"Are those Japanese dwarves really reliable?"

"Don't look at them as short, but they are more ferocious and ruthless than anything else, bloodthirsty like wolves, and full of wisdom."

"What I'm worried about is their strength. When we look for allies, in fact, it's best to find powerful allies."

"The strength of the Wa Kingdom is not weak. They are also a vassal state of the Ming Empire, and they can receive continuous support from the Ming Empire."

"What worries me now is that in West Africa, there is a vassal state called Xingguo who has repeatedly provoked us in Spain. I have had people find out that this Xingguo has a great background. King Xing is the younger brother of the current emperor of the Ming Empire. His Xingguo is connected to several of our colonies and wants to annex our colonies."

"Several conflicts have broken out because of this. If I wasn't afraid of the Ming Empire behind him, I would have dealt with him long ago."

"Da Ming people are not easy to mess with~"

"Yeah, it's not easy to mess with. If you mess with it, it will be really troublesome. But we can't let this Xingguo bully us all the time. We have to think of a way to make them suffer. We know it's great."

"Hmm~"

Facing the huge world map, the husband and wife kept discussing headaches.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty~"

"The news has just come from Egypt that the Egyptian Canal has been opened, and it is expected to collect nearly 1800 million taels of silver for navigation fees a year!"

At this time, a minister came in a hurry and shouted very excitedly.

"1800 million taels of silver a year?"

When Fernando and Isabella heard this, they were immediately shocked.

They also knew about the opening of the canal, but they didn't think that the canal would bring much profit. There were only dozens of ships passing through the canal every day, and how much money they could charge.

Who knew that half a month later, it was said that the canal could collect 1800 million taels of silver a year, which is very impressive and very attractive.

Although Spain has a huge colony and plunders a large amount of gold, ivory, and slaves every year, it is actually tens of millions of taels of silver a year.

This Egypt is good, just sitting at the door of the house and collecting tolls will cost 1800 million taels of silver a year. Thinking about it makes people envious and angry.

For Egypt, Spain has long been coveted.

Egypt's geographical location is very important. It is located at the intersection of Europe, Asia and Africa. In addition, Egypt has a large population. If you can turn Egypt into your own colony, you will have to send slaves in the future. This Egypt is not a Kunlun slave. In Ming Dynasty, you can Get a good price.

However, Egypt is different from places like West Africa. You can occupy a colony by driving a few ships there. Egypt is an ancient civilization with a long history and culture.

Once the European Crusades were here in Egypt, and they were rubbed on the ground by the legendary king Baibars I, casting a shadow. The Mamluk Kingdom started from the military, and its combat effectiveness was absolutely leveraged.

Spain dared to colonize West Africa, but it didn't dare to provoke Egypt, because it was very likely that the gains would outweigh the losses, and it might not be successful even after spending a lot of money.

At that time, maybe there is no meat to eat, and there will be a show. Arab pirates and North African pirates are still lingering demons for the Spaniards.

That is to say, the Spanish Empire has become stronger in recent years, and the Ottoman Empire has weakened. Otherwise, the Spaniards would still be attacked and harassed by these North African pirates every year.

Now that he heard that the Egyptian Canal is getting a lot of money every year, Fernando immediately became jealous.

"The Egyptians are in trouble now~"

"The Ottoman Empire has been coveting Egypt for a long time, and will definitely find a way to annex it, and the Persian Empire is also ambitious. It is a life-and-death struggle with the Ottoman Empire in the Arabian Peninsula, and it must not let go of Egypt as a whole. Fat."

"We have to find a way to get involved, even if we can't get Egypt, we still need to build a few colonial strongholds, and then sell Egyptian slaves."

Fernando walked up and down, the bad water in his stomach was constantly brewing.

For Europeans, England is a completely shameless pirate. From the king to the common people, there are pirates in their bones, and their ancestors are also pirates.

France, Spain, and Portugal are shameless pirates, and sometimes they have to be shameless, but as long as they have enough interests, they can be completely shameless.

Ships sailing on the sea are a collection of pirates and merchants. When they can't beat them, they are merchants who will do business with you. But if they have the opportunity to prostitute or rob for nothing, they will definitely reveal their true nature as pirates.

In general, Europeans are all pirates, it depends on whether they want face or shame.

Foreboding that a big war is likely to break out on Egypt's side, and smelling an opportunity, Fernando also became excited.

Egypt is a great place.

The Nile River brings not only water, but also a vast and fertile oasis. Egypt's huge population is endless wealth for them.

A slave was sold to a Ming people for more than a dozen taels of silver, and female slaves were worth more, so the deal was well established.

"Immediately summon the ministers and nobles to discuss the matter and discuss how to get a share of the pie from Egypt."

With little hesitation, Fernando ordered.

The Spanish Empire in this matter is powerful and has a powerful fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. It is fully capable of intervening in Egypt and participating in this feast.

In Egypt, Kansu II is hosting a banquet for Tong Yuan and others to practice.

In a few years, relying on the construction of this canal, Egypt also had a good life for a few years. Kansu II seized the opportunity and consolidated his power and status.

Now that the canal is open, there are considerable profits every year, and he has money in his hands. His ambitions of Kansu II are growing rapidly like weeds.

Unbeknownst to them, Egypt at this moment has already become fat in the eyes of powerful enemies from all directions. Not only is the Ottoman Empire transferring European troops to the Middle East, but the Persian Empire is also trying to open up a route to Egypt. Try an expedition to Egypt.

Even the Spaniards have already dispatched their fleets, ready to wait for the opportunity to bite off a piece of the fat of Egypt, and even some colonies and vassal states of Ming Dynasty are swallowing their mouths at Egypt.

(End of this chapter)