Ming Zuo

The impact of Xu Erjue's return is earthquake level.

With the expansion of the empire, the knowledge of the entire world is also gradually thirsting for.

In addition to China, another center in the world - Europe, the Chinese are very concerned about.

After all, after entering the ocean, the Chinese discovered that they could see Europeans no matter where they went.

In other words, the earth will almost soon be completely occupied by Europeans.

Fortunately, the empire was established in a timely manner, which changed the political thinking that had been pursued for thousands of years. Otherwise, the huge ocean would not have a foothold for the Chinese.

Now that we understand how powerful Europe is, it is natural to find a way to understand the situation in Europe so that we can formulate corresponding policies.

Interestingly, as a thriving place like China, mainland Europe is the least understood region in China.

In this era, only Europeans keep breaking into other regions, but few people can enter Europe.

This asymmetry, on the contrary, caused the mystery of Europe.

Therefore, the imperial mission to Europe has an important mission.

Now, finally, someone is back.

Europa is also about to lift the veil on China.

Zuo Menggeng attached great importance to this matter, and together with the important officials of the central government and the command department, they greeted Xu Erjue in person in the palace.

In the five years together, Xu Erjue has also changed from a good young man who once lived in the wind, to a mature, prudent, shrewd and wise middle-aged man.

"After we arrived at Europa, we found that although many places there were dilapidated, dirty and filthy, there was a sense of vitality. Given time, Europa will definitely surpass the whole world."

Xu Erjue said something unexpected as soon as he came up.

Of course he is the top of the empire.

Because it is a high-level, so the angle of seeing things is not the same.

Such people, when they go to a place, are different from ordinary people who pay attention to scenery, customs, and novelties. The first thing they can feel is... potential.

There are many places with unique scenery.

Where the customs are different, the world is the same.

Even if there are novelties, they are just eye-catching.

However, a society composed of people will form an invisible, intangible, but clearly felt trend.

This trend is a concrete manifestation of the development of a society.

People in later generations, in fact, have the most obvious feeling about this.

In the initial stage of reform and opening up, people who came to the coast from the inland did not need to go through the baptism for a long time. They could feel the wave of vitality almost as soon as they got off the train.

This is momentum.

It was precisely because Xu Erjue felt this situation that he was worried and at the same time very grateful.

"Thanks to China's timely turnaround, we will catch up from behind, otherwise we will suffer big losses in the future."

Five years ago, the imperial mission finally arrived in Europe after a long voyage.

In Europe, both the Netherlands and Portugal are looking forward to the arrival of the Chinese mission.

The Portuguese royal family even issued an invitation, hoping that the imperial mission would drop by and go to Lisbon first.

However, after discussing with Liao Zhongjian, Xu Erjue, and Kong Zhiguang, they decided to abide by the agreement and go to the Netherlands first.

This order is not only an important diplomatic etiquette, but also full of profound meaning.

The accompanying Anthony van Diemen thought that the imperial mission would drop by to Portugal, but he was not impressed.But when I learned that the mission would go directly to Rotterdam, I was really overjoyed.

In today's era, China does not have much influence on Europe in the political and military fields.But there is no doubt that in the eyes of Europeans, China is a behemoth.

Now this behemoth abides by etiquette and promises, and the Dutch immediately feel the supreme glory.

Even the Portuguese who were rejected did not feel ashamed. On the contrary, they believed that China took diplomatic exchanges seriously and did not act arbitrarily as a big country, so it was more trustworthy.

King Joao IV of Portugal even wrote a letter himself and sent someone to deliver it to Liao Zhongjian by fast boat.

In the letter, King Joao IV highly appreciated Liao Zhongjian and others, and sincerely invited the imperial mission to visit Lisbon after completing their work in the Netherlands.

Of course, Liao Zhongjian did not dare to neglect this invitation, but agreed on the spot.

Anthony van Diemen also sent his cronies back to the Netherlands to inform King William II of the incident.

Soon, the news spread throughout the Netherlands, making all the Dutch excited.

Today, the Netherlands is still working hard to resist Spanish colonial rule. Although there are many allies in Europe, not many recognize the Dutch national unity.

Treating the distant eastern power with such seriousness quickly greatly boosted the morale of the Dutch people.

The top leaders of the Netherlands took action one after another and prepared the grandest welcome ceremony in Rotterdam.

At the same time, the news of the arrival of the Chinese mission quickly spread in Europa as if it had grown wings.

European countries, as long as there are people in the Netherlands, have rushed to the port of Rotterdam, intending to see it with their own eyes.

This day is enough to be deeply remembered by history.

The sky was clear, the sun was shining brightly, and the rare sea waves in the Atlantic Ocean were not happy.

William II gathered at the port with the queen, ministers and lords, looking eagerly at the sea.

Finally, a black spot suddenly jumped out on the sea level.After a while, the black spots quickly increased and were heading this way.

The Dutch warships in the port were dispatched one after another to meet them.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the two sides met in the open sea and completed the initial communication.

Immediately afterwards, a Dutch warship sailed back at high speed, and Anthony van Diemen was also on board.

"Your Highness, I have lived up to your expectations. The Chinese mission is coming soon."

Antony van Diemen had never been more likable in William II's eyes at this time.

"Thank you for your hard work. Your achievements in Batavia have been widely praised in the country, and now you have contributed to this significant diplomatic situation. Your contributions will be remembered by every Dutchman."

Anthony van Diemen's face was full of red, and the benefits of knowing that he belonged to him would not be less.

Next, under the guidance of the Dutch Navy, the imperial mission fleet began to dock slowly.

It's just that during this process, both the Dutch on the shore and the leading Dutch navy all focused their attention on the warships of the empire.

Although Galen ships have emerged in Europe today, they are still in the initial stage, and Europeans are still figuring them out.

However, the Galen battleship of the Imperial Navy is not only in its complete form, but has also undergone further modifications, which has opened up a very large gap with the sailing ships of this era.

Seeing the more magnificent and streamlined battleship slowly approaching, everyone couldn't help but exclaim.

In the eyes of politicians, they are full of longing for China in the distance.

In the eyes of businessmen, they are full of enthusiasm for these sailing ships.

The navigator's eyes were full of fanaticism.

In the eyes of the soldiers, the eyes are dignified and longing.

With just one appearance and only relying on warships, the empire has left a deep imprint in the minds of Europeans.