Wanli 1592

Chapter 420 The Deepest Ambition in My Heart
Establishing a colonial government far away from the country, surrounded by great wealth and opportunities, but also surrounded by great panic and unknown, can only rely on more than 1000 soldiers and less than [-] soldiers, and a group of teammates who are not pigs But it's also less friendly than the pig team's subordinates.

Some brainless and reckless soldiers, some civilian officials who are greedy for life and fear of death, and some sanctimonious religious sticks who only care about their own interests but are equally willing to give up their own lives, and the situation is full of crises. There are some Chinese who are emotionally unstable and may explode at any time.

The governor felt deeply depressed and fearful, and on the way back to Manila, the governor thought of it countless times—resign.

Serving as an overseas governor requires very deep qualifications and strong capabilities. The Spanish government is very concerned about this. It is even more important for the Philippines, a land of gold and spices and an important place to plunder wealth. The empire can now cooperate with Britain, France and the Netherlands At the same time, the income from spices is indispensable for the war. The Philippines does not even need domestic funding, and it can feed back to the country. This alone will keep the imperial government from giving up here.

But not giving up here is not just talking and playing, it needs serious consideration, serious thinking, layout, at least the assistance of more than [-] well-trained soldiers, and now these soldiers who are guarding and assisting the defense in the Philippines don’t say The quality is mixed, and the quantity is far from enough.

He knows that China has a large population, and it is said that there are millions of troops. Not to mention other places, just in Burma, Xiao Ruxun has [-] troops that can be mobilized, let alone [-], even if it is [-]. Su Su's Chinese soldiers came to attack him, and he was about to lose the Philippines.

There is no way, Spain is fighting with enemy countries everywhere, fighting with Britain at sea, fighting with France on land, fighting with Holland at sea and on land again, fighting very happily, there is no extra troops to support the Philippines, Even if there is, it will take half a year to reach the mainland of Spain if you ask for support from now on, and then half a year before the army can come.

At that time, his body had completely rotted, the Philippines had completely fallen, and the empire's finances had completely collapsed because of militarism and no external sources. The country's finances collapsed, and the bankers in Genoa took advantage of it and ate everything Nothing left.

The choice now is what to do.

Back in Manila, Matteo Ricci told Bishop Alexander the whole story. Bishop Alexander immediately said that the stability of the Philippines is more important than anything else. If the Chinese can be exchanged for the stability of the Philippines, then everything is worth it.

The Viceroy repeated the speeches just now to Bishop Alexander, who was silent after listening to Bishop Alexander.

The Chinese are all high-quality labor, and those native wild monkeys are greedy, cunning, and fierce guys. You can use rules and laws against the Chinese, but you can only use guns against those wild monkeys. If the Philippine islands want to maintain stability in the future It will not face wars from time to time, and the presence of the Chinese is indispensable.

The Philippines was not completely brought down by means of war. There were only 400 soldiers who could not completely control all the land of the Philippines. It was just that the first governor at that time adopted force and political methods after fully absorbing the lessons of Magellan. Means, defeated some absolute opponents, and then won over some fools.

To be precise, the relationship between the Philippines and Spain at this time is essentially an alliance relationship, rather than a subordinate relationship between superiors and subordinates. A large number of indigenous chiefs hold actual wealth and power, and they form alliances and partners with Catholics. To ensure dominance, it can be said that the entire island is a two-five boy.

Seeing Bishop Alexander's hesitation, the governor's thought of retreating became even stronger. He didn't want to stay in the Philippines any longer. He felt that he would lose his life sooner or later, either by the king or by the Chinese.

It's not okay, he can't stand it.

Bishop Alexander is still discussing with Matteo Ricci how to reply to Xiao Ruxun.

"You said, without the order of the Chinese emperor, General Xiao would not send troops to attack the Philippines?"

Bishop Alexander confirmed again and again.

"I am very sure that General Xiao still obeys the orders of the Chinese emperor. China is a unified empire, and the emperor is supreme, not an administrator, not a governor, not a nobleman, but an emperor, an emperor with absolute power, no one can Questioning Emperor."

Matteo Ricci is the only one who is very sure of this point, otherwise, even a servant next to the emperor would not have such great power to show off his power in front of outsiders.

Well, Matteo Ricci still doesn’t understand China or Ming Dynasty.

"Okay, let's..."

"But Mr. Bishop, we can't ignore General Xiao's request just because of this. We came here, but for the missionary work in China, without the support of General Xiao, we absolutely cannot enter China to preach."

Matteo Ricci reminded the bishop who seemed to be in a mental state in a timely manner, lest he really forget his original intention of coming here.

Bishop Alexander slapped his head—he was really flustered these days, and he actually forgot what he should do most!This really shouldn't be, really shouldn't be!
"Then how do you think we should persuade the governor? I don't think the governor will agree to let go of the tens of thousands of Chinese people because of our demands and wishes. What he said is also reasonable. If the Chinese let go, the Filipino natives will make trouble , we can’t hold down so many Filipinos, and the Holy See will blame us if we lose the Philippines, I can’t bear this responsibility, and neither can you.”

Bishop Alexander came here to discuss missionary work in China. In fact, it also has a deeper meaning. The current pope is not young, and he is not in good health. The election of the next pope has been put on the agenda. He has the right to be elected One of the cardinals, there is the possibility of becoming the next Pope.

China has a large population and a high degree of civilization. Once it becomes a paradise for Catholics, its prestige will be greatly improved. If nothing else, the status of the Holy See will be immediately improved, and it will regain its pressure on Europe. In the era when the Holy See dominated the land of Europe, everyone's golden years will come back again.

And he will become the greatest hero, gain lofty prestige, and thus become the next pope, and become the master of the highest civilization in the East and West.

This is the deepest ambition hidden in his heart.

(End of this chapter)