Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong - Chapter 359 Portugal
Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong
Chapter 359 PortugalChapter 359 Portugal
The news that the earth is round also received a very enthusiastic response from the Academy of Sciences.
Although the government had told them long ago that the land beneath their feet was a sphere, and there were also examples like the moon as a reference.
But if you really want to say it, if you don't walk there yourself, you will still have doubts about whether the earth is round.
After all, the moon is the moon, and the earth may be completely different from the moon.
So that...
Just for this trivial matter, people from the entire academy of science were attracted and a special exchange meeting for experience sharing was held for this purpose.
Some people also have very creative ideas.
I have already started calculating how long it would take if I wanted to sail around the world under extreme conditions.
After some calculations.
Soon I discovered that this little Earth wasn't that big after all.
Many people may think that such calculations are meaningless.
But actually...
Through such calculations, we can see the logistics situation under extreme conditions.
And wherever logistics goes, naturally, wealth will go too.
Even the administration can be reached there.
What we saw and heard along the way has greatly broadened the knowledge of all students in the Academy of Sciences.
What about black people, Solange people and so on.
And various magical stone buildings.
to be frank!The world outside is actually quite interesting.
It would be a pity if you can't go and see it in your lifetime.
The whole group of young people were very excited by what they said.
To the point that they completely ignored the hardships along the way.
Yes!
It should be said that this journey is a mixture of bitterness and sweetness.
even……
Some people will never come back.
of course!
This situation will gradually improve.
As all the ports and port cities around the world are established and improved.
In the future, maybe we won’t need to see wilderness everywhere.
Take, for example, Solange.
The prosperity there can be said to be no less than any other provincial capital in the Song Dynasty.
even……
In terms of population, it may be even worse.
Anyway...
As far as the eye can see, those women are in groups of three or five, and it is obvious that they are very popular.
After coming back...
Then I started writing a book.
As soon as the book was written, it became an instant hit.
Not only officials like to watch it, but businessmen and people in the market also like to watch it.
Because if you don't get it right, you just wait and see, and then one day when you go out to sea, you might become rich.
Even those who have no plans to go out and don't think they might get rich one day want to use it to broaden their horizons.
What if one day, someone mentions these things to you, and you can't answer or get a word in, then you will have no friends.
Others might say you are ignorant.
Another point is that you have to pay attention to what the upper echelons pay attention to.
otherwise……
How can you please them?If you can't please others, how can you get promoted?
Although the people in power in the Song Dynasty at that time could not be said to have much interest in Solange or the outside world.
But one thing is certain!That is what is happening outside. No matter whether you are a wise ruler or a foolish ruler, you have to understand it first.
and……
These things will affect the financial revenue of the Song Dynasty.
at this point……
In fact, it is very important.
Today, the Song Dynasty collects nearly 10 million strings of cash in taxes every year through the import and export of goods from home and abroad. Not to mention that behind these 10 million strings of cash are the salaries and livelihoods of countless ordinary people and officials of the Song Dynasty.
While the ministers of the Song Dynasty were discussing how to develop their aging Song Dynasty next.
In the west of the world.
Pope Lucius II and Pope Eugene III called each other false popes and almost came to a fight.
in fact……
Eugene III had little interest in the city of Rome.
Of course, he never thought about attacking Rome.
However, Lucius II desperately needed support from Western Europe, including the Eastern European continent.
otherwise……
Is he going to be a lone commander in Rome?therefore!
It was only natural that criticism of Eugene III would come first, and then a war would be launched.
Lucius II's supporters were naturally the Kingdom of Sicily.
After all, we are all on the Italian peninsula.
However, it is a pity that although the ruler of the Kingdom of Sicily, Roger II, can indeed be regarded as a hero of his generation.
only……
The national strength of the Kingdom of Sicily is still no match for the power within the Holy Roman Empire to the north.
nowadays……
In fact, just look at the nobles and lords in the French region.
Who should we help?
If he helps Lucius II, then Lucius II still has the capital to compete with Eugene III. If he chooses not to help, or helps Eugene III, then Lucius II will definitely not have the possibility of defeating Eugene III.
in fact……
The nobles and lords in France were also very conflicted.
After all, we are facing a powerful enemy now.
You two are still fighting among yourselves here.
But let me be frank!
Do you think that these feudal nobles and feudal lords in the French region of Western Europe are really willing to obey the Pope's orders 100%?
Not really.
therefore……
How do I say this?
They must wish the Pope dead, or at worst, to pull the Pope off the altar.
Exactly!
Arnold left a little spark in Western Europe at the time.
just now……
Shouldn't they, the French, embrace civilization a little?of course!
at the same time……
In fact, they all coveted the land of Italy.
After all, it was not yet the Age of Discovery, and Italy itself was the best trading place and port in the Mediterranean.
No one has any idea, or can't make up their mind.
Then let's get together, have a drink, and each express our own opinions.
Someone said: "As Christians, it would be a little unreasonable for us to turn a blind eye to the Vatican."
Another king of an earldom said, "But now there are two popes, and both of them seem to have some truth. So who do you think we should support?"
The man said, "I think Bernardo is unfit to be the Pope because he deserted the battlefield."
"And Gerardo, at least from the other side, we can still see a little bit of responsibility."
The king of the earldom said, "But Gerardo doesn't seem to be a good person. I heard that when he was the archbishop, he was extremely corrupt."
The former said, "Which cardinal is not greedy? And...isn't it just right for us to help him correct his mistakes?"
Each of them is very cunning.
This is not about correcting the other party's mistakes.
It's obvious that what you mean is that you can take advantage of this opportunity to control the Vatican.
Then the other party continued: "Anyway, in my opinion, it's not a big deal for us to just stand by and watch."
When these people were discussing this.
soon……
Someone suddenly rushed in from outside the door, looking very anxious and as if something was wrong.
"Everyone, very bad news!"
Everyone immediately looked at each other. The other party also looked at everyone, and then said: "The Almoravid Kingdom has been attacked!"
Although the northwest of Africa is very far away from here.
What happened over there has nothing to do with what happened here.
but!
If the northwest of Africa is conquered, it will only take three to five years for the war to spread to their side.
If it's fast, maybe it will take two to three years.
When everyone heard this, they hurriedly asked, "What's going on?"
The other side reported a rebellion in Murabit's country, and then, before the rebels could even get comfortable, they encountered a group of people of unknown origin.
Anyway...
Finally, this group of people of unknown origin took advantage of the civil unrest in Murabit and occupied Murabit.
nowadays……
Murabit has changed hands.
These were the news brought to western Europe by some merchants who had been doing business in the area for many years, and then the news reached them here.
Everyone asked, "Do you know who those people with unknown origins are?"
The other party said: "I think only the Song Dynasty has such ability."
Everyone was no longer calm.
Said: "Does the Song Dynasty want to spread the flames of war to us?"
Another person said: "It is not obvious. They did not attack us only because Rome has not been conquered yet."
"So what should we do next?" someone asked in panic.
Someone said, "Send someone to get more information first."
After some inquiries.
It was soon discovered that they were a group of people different from the Song Dynasty.
This is good news.
But there is bad news!
That is, among this group of people, their leader seems to be from the Song Dynasty.
And... they also have muskets and cannons.
can only say……
The current situation is a bit bad.
Of course!In fact, it is still a bit difficult for the Song army to attack them.
The issue is……
Can the Kingdom of Castile to their southwest really defend their southwest?can only say……
Zhu Luo's fleet did not stay still.
After collecting information from the relevant kingdoms in the north, three of the five steamships, along with fifty other sailing ships, landed in the western part of the Western European continent.
Some people even continued to head north by boat and ran to the front to explore the way.
When they received the news again, their subordinates had already reported to them that the port of Lisbon, Portugal had been occupied by the enemy.
King Afonso I was killed in the battle.
Good guy!These people had heard of Afonso I.
It seemed that his mother fell in love with a lover and wanted to kick him out, but he ended up exiling her instead.
to be frank!He is also a poor man.
but……
Afonso I was actually a pretty good person.
There are still some means.
after all……
If he didn't have some tricks up his sleeve, he would have been kicked out by his mother and her lover.
did not expect……
He died in battle just like that?
"This is too sudden!"
Now!
The nobles and lords in France also felt that they were in even greater danger.
because……
Don't tell me yet!
If the enemy came directly from the sea of Western Europe, they would arrive in the blink of an eye.
Everyone immediately took action, notifying the duchies, earldoms, etc., and also notifying England.
Just say that the enemy has come directly to them through the sea!in fact……
They are not very clear about where this group of people came from?
If they came from the Mediterranean, Egypt, or Constantinople, it would be impossible that they had no news at all.
In any case, we must do a good job of coastal defense.
They were originally thinking about whether or not to help Lucius II, but now it seems that they were overthinking.
At this moment, even they themselves might not be able to protect themselves.
The Zhu Luo Fleet...
All I can say is that Portugal’s population is not very large.
Maybe the total number of people in the entire kingdom wouldn’t even reach one million.
And they are scattered all over the place.
Zhu Luo's approach was to occupy the port first, and then let the other nobles send people to discuss matters.
Either surrender or die!
The Portuguese nobility themselves follow whoever wins.
In the past, conflicts between Muslims and Christians often occurred here.
natural!
They can't have any psychological burden.
in fact……
If they work hard, maybe they can defeat Zhu Luo's fleet. After all, Zhu Luo doesn't have that many people.
only……
Their original kings had all died in battle.
If you say you want to resist now, you don't even have soldiers, let alone anything else.
therefore……
For the sake of your own life, you'd better surrender first.
Fortunately, there was a translator on board.
Although the communication between the two sides was a bit difficult, seeing the other party's flattering look, Zhu Luo accepted the other party's surrender.
He obtained maps of various countries and small countries in Western Europe, and most importantly, some important ports from the other party. After that, he blackmailed the other party again, and then took the other party and continued to head north.
You asked if we should manage the local area.
to be frank!I feel a bit powerless.
Anyway...
Let’s rob now, and rob as much wealth and property as we can.
After defeating Portugal, they immediately went to attack Spain and attacked the Leon region on the Atlantic side.
After some more looting, they finally saw French soldiers on the shore, ready for battle, in the west of France.
The French also looked at Jura's fleet with a nervous look on their faces.
At last……
The two sides did not fight, but the Chola fleet retreated.
But even so!
The whole of France has been scared into a cold sweat.
after all……
Don’t you even look at their warships!
Their warship looked at least twice as big as their ordinary ships.
When had they ever seen such a huge monster?
After the Chola fleet left, the French discovered that Portugal and Spain had surrendered.
of course!
It's not a complete surrender.
But his attitude is very ambiguous.
This time...
France is also considering whether to lead its own troops into the area.
At least……
We cannot let this area be lost.
and also!
Should we consider a head-on confrontation with the other party?
But it seems that their naval strength is not very strong.
(End of this chapter)