After the Battle of Lisbon, the main fleets of European countries were destroyed. From then on, Lisbon was completely safe.
This day has become an important festival for the Portuguese, and the custom of dragon boat racing in the Ming Dynasty was introduced.
When this day comes every year, dragon boat teams from all over the country gather in Lisbon to race dragon boats and ride through the waves to symbolize the majesty of the Ming Dynasty's armored warships; drink rice wine and pay homage to the heroes of the Ming Dynasty who died fighting for Portugal.
Of course, these are all things for later.
Besides, a small number of warships from various countries fled back to the country, and then brought back news about the naval battle. The powerful firearms of the Ming army's warships made all countries very worried.
While nervously preparing for war, he began to study the firearms of Ming Dynasty. Apart from anything else, they have no problem imitating multi-barreled muskets.
As for the power of the Ming Dynasty artillery, it was finally cracked by their arms experts. It turned out that there were riflings carved into the barrel. As a result, they began to modify their artillery at any cost.
It has to be said that the advantages of these artillery are that if someone knows the principle, they really have no technical content and can be imitated very quickly.
Although it is impossible to successfully imitate armored battleships, the improvements in firearms have given European countries hope that they can at least compete with the Ming Dynasty in land warfare.
As a result, European countries focused on the army, thinking that naval battles could not determine the fate of a country, but the success or failure of land battles was crucial. They began to discuss again, preparing to station troops on the Spanish border and attack Portugal from overland.
However, just as they were meeting to discuss the matter, they were suddenly informed that an Ottoman envoy had arrived.
Louis XIV was very surprised when he heard this and said: "Why are the Ottomans here? It seems that they surrendered to the Ming Kingdom by ceding territory to pay compensation. Could it be that they want to be an internal supporter and cooperate with us internally and externally to attack the Ming Kingdom together?"
"It's possible!" Jose, the Spanish envoy, said after hearing this, "Hearing that we suffered a loss in the naval battle, he felt that there was room for bargaining, so he came!"
"Are you saying this without thinking about it?" After hearing this, the Dutch envoy sneered, "Since they know that we lost the naval battle, it would be strange if they didn't add insult to injury. How could they be here for the alliance?"
Jose was furious when he heard what Louis XIV said. You didn't say anything when he said it. When I said similar words, I started to retaliate. It was obvious that I looked down on him!
So, he immediately retorted.
As a result, while the Ottoman envoy was still waiting outside, the people inside started to quarrel.
In the end, it was the Swedish envoy who became the peacemaker. No matter what it was, you would know if you called him in and listened.
Just like that, the Ottoman envoy appeared in the Palace of Versailles in Paris for the first time in history.
"According to the order of the Ming Emperor, I am here to inform you!" the Ottoman envoy said proudly in front of these Europeans with his head held high, "His Majesty the Ming Emperor will personally conquer Warsaw in two months' time, that is, on August 15th. "
Hearing this, everyone present at the meeting couldn't help but look at each other. What does it mean? Afternoon?
But, was the Ming Emperor a fool? He came to inform two months in advance. He didn't know that all European countries are now in an alliance. Doesn't this give European countries an opportunity to gather forces?
This matter seems strange no matter how you think about it!
Louis XIV thought of something, with a hint of ridicule on his face: "Does the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty still think we are fools? Let the main force of our Allied forces be concentrated in Warsaw, and then he will lead the main force to sneak attacks elsewhere. Haha, this It’s a shame he can come up with such a small calculation!”
"That is, the Ming Emperor is stupid himself, so he thinks that others are as stupid as him and will be fooled?" Jose also laughed.
Except for the envoys from the Commonwealth of Poland and Lithuania, most others agreed and laughed at the Ming Emperor's IQ.
After hearing this, the Ottoman envoy sneered and said: "Have you never heard of an old saying in the East? Emperors always speak gold and will never change what they say! If the decree announced to the public in this way is a lie, you It is possible for the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, who commands thousands of miles of territory, to lose face like this, but it is absolutely impossible for him to lose face like this!"
At this point, seeing the expressions of these feuds change and looking a little stunned, the Ottoman envoy sneered again and said: "You can judge the heart of a gentleman with your villain's heart, but when the Ming Emperor leads a million-strong army When you set foot on Warsaw, don’t say you didn’t notify us in advance!”
Shouldn't you really come? The people in the main hall were thinking so and couldn't help but look at each other.
After a while, they came back to their senses. Among them, the Polish envoy was the most worried, so he quickly asked: "I heard that when the emperor of China delivers edicts, there will always be something called an imperial edict. Can you take it out and take a look?"
"Haha, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty has issued his decree. Will you accept it?" After hearing this, the Ottoman envoy sneered, "The decree is for the vassal states of the Ming Dynasty. Now it is not just me, Osman, but other countries have also received the decree from the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty." Purpose. Whether it is us, the Ottomans, or Tsarist Russia and other countries, we have sent messengers to inform your countries. In short, it is up to you to believe it or not."
With so much fanfare and publicity, could it be that the Ming Emperor really wanted to attack Warsaw in two months? What does he mean, that he is not afraid that all European armies will gather in Warsaw to fight the Ming Emperor? Is he really confident that he can defeat armies across Europe?
After the Ottoman envoy left, the hall suddenly became noisy.
"Everyone, everyone, it's very possible. Don't forget, the Ming Dynasty's muskets and artillery are much better than what we are currently using. This is probably what the Ming Dynasty emperor relies on!"
"Yes, don't forget how vast the territory of the Ming Dynasty is now. If the emperor personally wants to make enemies of all of Europe, he will definitely bring the most elite soldiers and horses of the Ming Dynasty. A few of them have hundreds of thousands. Adding in the vassal states of the Ming Dynasty, there may be one million!"
"The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is issuing a challenge! If we don't fight, we will lose first in terms of momentum!"
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After a while of discussion, they came to a rough conclusion: the Ming Emperor might really attack Warsaw in two months.
After hearing this, Louis XIV immediately slapped the table and said: "The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is too arrogant. After all, Warsaw is our place in Europe. It is far away from other countries as the Ming Dynasty is from Warsaw. Since he wants a decisive battle, then we will The decisive battle is over."
"Yes, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty is too arrogant, and we must not let him succeed. This was notified two months in advance. If Warsaw is still easily occupied by the Ming Dynasty, where will the face of our European nobles be put?"
"Then let's have a decisive battle in Warsaw. All countries must not hide their selfish interests and use all their strength to win the Battle of Warsaw. It is best to capture the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty alive. In this way, it is time for our European revival! "
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These envoys from various European countries were really stimulated and shouted for a fight.
What's so arrogant about the emperor of the Ming Dynasty? Isn't it just that his firearms are sharper? Isn't it just that the artillery fires farther?
With these advantages, if they were suddenly faced with these more advanced firearms of the Ming army before a naval battle, European countries might suffer a big loss. But now, all European countries have learned about the power of Ming Dynasty firearms through naval battles. Nowadays, various countries are stepping up their efforts to transform firearms. These advantages of the Ming army will soon be gone!
As for military strength, the real territory of the Ming Dynasty is far away from Europe. No matter how many soldiers and horses come, can there be more European countries united? A million-strong army, right? It’s not impossible for all European countries to come together!
In short, the Battle of Warsaw will be the decisive battle between East and West. At this time, all European countries have sacrificed their wealth. How can they still be afraid of your Ming Emperor’s personal conquest?
Although the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty did have achievements, he destroyed the Mughals, destroyed Persia, and even made a forced landing on the Ottomans. However, behind these achievements, for example, the Mughals, the bigger reason was their own civil strife.
And Persia, haha, is actually like that. In the past, Portugal's colonists, numbering around a thousand people, were able to take advantage of Persia. It can be seen that Persia is no longer the Persia it used to be.
The same goes for Osman, who is no longer the most powerful Osman back then.
As for European countries, there were many famous generals who emerged from the Thirty Years' War. As far as the host side is concerned, Condé and Turenne are famous generals. The armies of various countries have the foundation of having experienced the Thirty Years' War. There are constant wars with each other, which also trains the army.
After all these calculations, these envoys did not think that the coalition forces of European countries would be worse than the Ming army!
Just like that, the Paris Conference finally unanimously decided: Since the Ming Emperor wants to fight, then fight!
There are still two months left, which is enough time for various countries to gather their troops.
As a result, an unprecedented situation immediately began on the European continent.
While various countries began to assemble their troops and raise food and grass, they also sent people to inquire about the news and confirm the movements of the Ming army. In short, the upcoming Battle of Warsaw affects everyone's heart.
Portugal also learned the news. Suddenly, everyone was worried. This time, even Catherine was worried.
She knew the equipment of the Ming army at that time. Even if the European countries have not improved, the equipment gap between the two sides is not so bad that it is irreparable. The most critical thing is that the decisive battle in Warsaw was notified two months in advance. This completely gave up the right time, place, people and people. Can this war be won?
For this reason, Catherine quickly asked Zheng Zhilong, thinking about gathering all the forces that Portugal could use to station troops on the Spanish border, so as to contain part of the army and relieve the pressure on Warsaw?
After hearing this, Zheng Zhilong smiled bitterly and said: "Wei Chen has received a secret order from His Majesty, saying that Wei Chen's duty is to destroy the main fleets of European countries. As for the rest, there is no need to worry!"
