open sea

Chapter 914 Credentials
Drake stood somewhat awkwardly in the middle of the side hall of the Eastern Military Mansion, and the younger Bacon stood behind him with his head bowed, holding the cross necklace tightly in front of his chest with both hands. This necklace was the only thing left on them.

Drake was well-known in England, and he gained a lot from revenge against Spain, but the long voyage and non-stop trek across the ocean still made their personal hygiene terrible.

Therefore, even though Chen Mu was very curious about the letter from the Queen of England, he could only arrange the meeting for the next day.

The task of cleaning them up is daunting.

The military servants first took a bath for them, pinched their noses and threw away the dirty clothes and muddy old leather boots, combed the lice from their hair, and then took the two of them for a second bath, and put on rough clothes. Loose clothes made of cotton, also took two pairs of brown hemp shoes, and in the process used incense to make them secret.

After eradicating the germs, fleas and part of the body odor, they arranged to meet Chen Mu.

Even so, the smell was actually a bit pungent to Chen Mu, but it wasn't that hard to accept, and after meeting Matyen, it wasn't that hard to understand.

After all, not everyone can afford Arabian perfume anytime and anywhere like the judge and mine owner in Potosí.

"Don't hold on to your necklace, neither holy water, nor garlic, nor silver, nor crosses can kill me."

Sitting on the top, Chen Mu chuckled, raised his left hand and waved it in front of him, telling a joke that he thought was humorous, but what responded to him was the widened terrified eyes of the young Bacon.

'Oh my god, this general of the Ming Empire actually compares himself to a vampire! '

To be honest, meeting Chen Mu was more difficult than seeing King Henry of France, and it was too scary for Bacon to say such things once they met.

The so-called "the end of science is theology" is just a nonsense to deceive people. People like Drake who have no chance to receive formal education are not counted. The very few people in Europe who have the opportunity to go to school first came into contact with theology, although theology is different from other disciplines. Not much connected, but they both had to study theology to have the opportunity to study other subjects.

Those who were born in the church and grew up in the holy light, how can there be any ungodly ones?The most important thing in a person's life is to believe in God, which is as important as breathing, eating, sleeping and living.

The reason why those scientists returned to theology in their later years was not to study the inevitable relationship between science and theology, but because these devout theologians tried to use science to explain theology, or to use theology to explain science, which resulted in endless contradictions.

Standing here is enough to make Bacon cautious. Last night, he was washed twice by the servants of the military government like tending animals. The last time Bacon took a bath was in the church last spring. He should have been baptized this spring as well. , but was dispatched by the government before it had time.

Drake is better, he has a habit of dressing and swimming on time.

In fact, Europeans in the Greek and Roman times were quite particular, but the epidemic of the Black Death was terribly frightening, and it became what it is now.

What made the two Francis feel uncomfortable was not just because of facing Chen Mu. Bacon was worried that he would die of illness after taking a bath and that he was still very clean.

"You said you have a letter to give to my emperor, give it to me."

But Drake didn't hand over the letter, he stepped forward, wearing clothes from the Ming Dynasty made him look a little awkward when he walked around, saluted Chen Mu in his habit and said: "Dear General, we're here to see you In order to get the chance to go to the Ming Empire, we should send this letter to the Chinese monarch."

"No need, according to the law, you can't go to Daming. Your Majesty has given me full authority over all affairs in the East China Sea of ​​Ming Dynasty. You can give me the letter."

Chen Mu's tone was very calm: "Or take the letter and leave. Since you are my subordinates protecting and landing in Asia, the Heavenly Army guarantees that your fleet will leave the islands safely."

"But next time, the Heavenly Army is not obliged to protect you." Chen Mu said as if he suddenly thought of something, and asked: "How many fleets did your Queen send, and you are the only one?"

The difficulties he received earlier had already made Drake fully mentally prepared. He was not discouraged when he heard Chen Mu's refusal. Knowing that Spain is the most powerful country in the world, they should be superior.

"The queen sent three fleets to search for the Ming Empire, one to the north, one to the east, and us to the west. The captains are fully prepared and well-trained."

But what Derek didn't expect was that what Chen Mu saw on Chen Mu's face was disappointment and regret.

"Then I'm afraid I'd like to congratulate you. Your luck is very good. I'm afraid the other fleets either fled back to England or died on the way."

It is impossible for any ship to cross the Arctic Circle alive under the existing conditions, and there are heavy blockades from Spain to the east. Even if they escape the pursuit of the Spaniards by chance, the Han Kingdom, which is accustomed to fast ships, will plunder them all.

But he didn't say the reason, but just reiterated his position: "Have you considered it, should you give me the letter or go home with the letter?"

Drake and Bacon looked at each other. They didn't know where the Ming Dynasty was. They had no choice. As for whether the other envoy fleets were killed or not, it didn't matter to them. Crossing the sea was an adventure after another.

The sealed letter box was taken over by the soldiers of the army and handed over to Chen Mu, but Chen Mu just took a look at the letter box and waved his hand gently to signal the soldiers to hand over the letter to the soldiers next to him for reading... He doesn't know the English of this era , even if the communication with Drake is also in Spanish, it is better to leave it to the soldiers who have been interpreting by Zhu Xiaoen's side in the past to read the letter.

Translating letters is a physical and mental work. It must not only be decent, but also be translated accurately, such as the header of the letter.

"Elizabeth, the queen of England, France and Ireland, the guardian of the faith, pays tribute to the great, powerful and invincible Emperor Wanli of the Ming Empire... Marshal, they wrote Fengtian Chengyun in front of them, and Khitan Wanli Great Khan in the back."

Drake and Bacon couldn't understand what they were talking about, but from the looks of all the officials and soldiers in the hall, everyone including Chen Mu showed disgusted eyes when they heard this sentence.

"Go on."

"This letter is presented by Francis Drake, a loyal subject of our country, with our permission to travel throughout your country."

"He was able to accomplish this difficult task, all thanks to His Majesty's magnanimity and kindness. After suffering through hardships, he will definitely be received by His Majesty with mercy. What's more, this trip will not cause any harm to your country, and it will benefit the people of your country. Don't doubt it, your Majesty is more than happy to do it for you." This is a beneficial trip to our country."

"We hold that the benefits which our kings of the West derive from mutual trade are available to your majesty and those who are subject to your majesty. This benefit consists in buying and selling what is necessary and rich. We think: We are born to need each other, and we need each other. To help each other, we hope that His Majesty will agree to this matter, and my subjects cannot but try."

"If your Majesty will effect this, and grant him safe passage, and grant us the other privileges which are so necessary in the trade of your subjects, then your majesty will perform the functions of a most noble and merciful monarch, and we shall never forget your majesty's deeds. We sincerely hope that our request will be answered by Your Majesty's great grace, and when Your Majesty shows mercy to us and our neighbors, we will try our best to repay Your Majesty. May God bless Your Majesty."

After reading the letter, the soldiers frowned and read the inscription: "One thousand five hundred and seventy-eight years after the birth of Jesus, the fifth year of my king's reign, it was awarded to Greenwich Palace."

　Good morning!The Fengtian Chengyun translated in the letter is actually a gift from God.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)