Pillars of the Wu family

"Why do the Spaniards and Portuguese reject you so much? Is it because of the Pope's meridian?"

"There is indeed this part of the reason, that group of damn bastards actually used the Pope's instructions to carve up the world! I have never heard of anything crazier than this! Those greedy lunatics!" Referring to the famous Pope's meridian, Even the well-mannered Frank Argot couldn't help but whine.

The pope's meridian is 58 years ago. Pope Alexander VI personally arbitrated the dividing line between Spain and Portugal to carve up the colonies. He stipulated that several islands in the newly discovered South American continent should be the meridian as the dividing line, and all the land west of the line should be to Spain, and all the land east of it to Portugal.

Afterwards, Portugal and Spain further signed the famous "Treaty of Tordesillas" in world history. All lands they found in the East, West, or on the border between West and Portugal, and in India, when sailing or traveling westward or southward, belonged to Spain.

The King of Portugal, who felt that he had been treated unfairly, immediately threatened the Queen of Spain. In the end, the two parties compromised on a new treaty, the Treaty of Tordesillas. Spain secured its exclusive right to the American continent, while Portugal gained southern Africa and the Indian Ocean. And all the power on the west coast of the Pacific.

Until recent years, with the increasing national strength of Spain, especially the current Crown Prince Philip II of the Holy Roman Empire, who has super political skills, he has built a powerful fleet with the help of huge income from the American continent, and has put the former overlord Portuguese Overwhelmed by pressure, Spaniards have frequently appeared in East Asia and Southeast Asia in recent years. This is also the beginning of the misfortune of the unlucky Dutch businessman Argot.

"Okay, let's not talk about those troublesome things. It's all over, isn't it? Dear friend." Kira Yoshishi's language became more and more fluent, and he enthusiastically opened a bottle of French sparkling wine for them. This is also the Nanban Commercial Hall The wine stored here is probably something Tsuda Zong and usually used to decorate. When you arrive in Kirayoshi, of course you have to taste it for selfishness.

In the future, he will have a new name, champagne, which is a famous celebration wine. In this era in Europe, it has been used as a must-choice wine for formal occasions such as banquets, weddings, and baptisms, because it has a low alcohol content and a very good taste. , which can be used as an aperitif or as a table wine, is an alcoholic drink suitable for all ages.

"Oh! Sparkling wine! I didn't expect to meet him here! Joseph! My friend! Thank you for helping us, aren't those Spaniards so annoying?" Frank Argot said.

"Yes, yes! The Spanish and Portuguese are very annoying. Of course I think we should taste the wine first, right? Although I am underage, it should be fine to taste a little. I will invite you to try the local cuisine when I have time. Pair it with local sake, I believe you will fall in love with it!" Yoshihiro Kira slowly let go and chatted with Frank.

"Oh! Really? That's really great!" The bearded white man is a very funny middle-aged man. He thanked Kira Yoshitoki for his hospitality and said: "Hospital Joseph! You are from our Agot Chamber of Commerce. Saviour, dear little Tia, you should say hello to your new friend, shouldn't you?"

The blond little loli, who had been lying in front of the window looking at the street scene curiously, finally remembered that she hadn't announced her name, so she hurried over and greeted him with a very elegant lady's salute, "Hello! Joseph of the East, you can call I'm Claudia! The scenery here is beautiful, and the special culture fascinates me, I like it very much!"

"Oh! Beautiful Miss Claudia, it is an honor to know you! I heard that the Netherlands is also beautiful. Can you tell me about the beautiful Netherlands?"

The blond little loli shrugged and said: "Oh! The Netherlands is a beautiful place, where there are quiet farms, beautiful ports, and beautiful windmills. What! Everyone will go to the woods every fall to collect nuts, and my aunt will make delicious fruit pies! The baked apples are very delicious! If you eat it once, you will definitely like it!"

"Hehe! I will definitely try it when I have a chance." Yoshihiro Kira didn't pay much attention to the expression of the blond little loli, and said to Frank Argot: "But why did you come to Sakai Town? Hirado, Hakata in Kyushu , Hirado, and Nagasaki should be more suitable for you.” Kira was very interested in them, he didn’t want to discuss with a professional navigator how weird the sea routes of this era were, but he was simply more interested in the Netherlands.

Frank Argot stretched out his hands to him and said helplessly: "Oh! You already know that they are protected by the treaty and the Pope's meridian, and we are uninvited guests, aren't we?"

In Kyushu, neither the Portuguese nor the Spaniards welcome this group of uninvited guests from the Netherlands. They can only follow the fleet to Sakaicho. When they first arrived in Sakaicho, they clashed with the Spanish caravan who also arrived. The reason was to compete for trade. Regarding the issue of power, the Netherlands was not part of the agreement between Spain and Portugal. If they hadn't happened to intervene to help them tide over the difficulties when they met Kirayoshi, they would have only been driven away.

"What's more, the islands to the west are also the territories of the Spaniards and Portuguese, as well as Catholicism..." Before Frank finished speaking, the blond little loli suddenly interrupted: "Uncle Frank! I think you must have drunk too much ! Need to wake up now!"

"Oh! Yes! Dear little Tia reminded you very timely! Old Frank needs to wake up! I'm sorry! My friend!" Frank Argot shrugged helplessly, and it seemed that he also thought that this topic was not too serious. fit to bring it up.

Yoshihiro Kira also noticed the influence of the little blond loli on Frank. He frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "Beautiful Claudia, can you tell me what's bothering you? For example, things related to Spain or Catholicism?"

"Sorry Joseph! I have nothing to say..." Claudia picked up the wine glass in a daze, as if she had no interest in his question, which made Kira Yoshishi feel at a loss. After talking for a while, he had already Thinking of the Dutch people in this era, they should be a group of bitter and bitter people, but why are the Dutch people unwilling to mention this matter?

"Beautiful Claudia, I think friends should be honest with each other, don't you? It just so happens that I also know some religion, maybe I can help you a little bit!" Facing the slightly disdainful gaze of the blond girl , Kira Yoshishi could only smile wryly and said: "Don't look at me like that, okay? I think you need help, don't you? Look, my dear Frank is giving you a wink."

Under the puzzled gaze of the blond little loli, old Frank straightened up in embarrassment, coughed lightly and said, "Well! Dear little Tia! I think we should listen to what Joseph has to say, such as what kind of help we can provide Yes, after all, we haven’t settled the supply fee for our return trip, what do you think?”

"As you wish! Uncle Frank!" Claudia finally followed the old Frank's advice, after all, she was a well-bred girl.

Yoshitomo Kira asked patiently: "Claudia, can you answer my question? This will help solve your difficulties."

"Does it matter?"

"Yes! Very important, because the Netherlands needs religious freedom, needs national autonomy, doesn't it?"

"How...how did you know?" Claudia looked very surprised. This mysterious oriental actually knew a secret thousands of miles away. Although it was only a semi-public secret, it was known by people outside Europe. It's really unimaginable.

"Dear little Tia, I think we should listen to Joseph's advice and give full respect to friends who understand us, don't we?" Old Frank seemed to realize that there were some secrets hidden in this oriental friend, and he decided to Listen carefully to what advice he has to offer.

"Thank you for your support, Frank! The Netherlands needs independence, self-government, and the great Protestantism, and I think it's right! So, Miss Claudia, can you tell me whether you are Catholic or Protestant?"

"No! I have no comment on this question!" Claudia resolutely refused to answer.

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ps: Many people guessed wrong?It's not Lilu Agot, the reason is naturally that the time axis is wrong, but Agot is the same, so what is the identity of the blonde loli?If you can't guess it today, you have to wait until tomorrow to reveal it!

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