Chapter 338: conspiracy

The next day, Marin took Ferdinand II, and quietly went to meet Julius II. The three were together to discuss how to pit Portugal.

If you want to go to Portugal blatantly, you must have a big name. Otherwise, Portugal is not so troublesome. For this reason, Julius II and Ferdinand II simultaneously turned their attention to Marin, the "doghead division" ...

"Cough ..." After being uncomfortable by the two, Marin decided to take out some dry goods:

"Admiral Pope, His Majesty the King, who wants to overwhelm Portugal in the justice, is actually very simple ..."

"Simple?" Ferdinand II was puzzled.

"Of course, Your Majesty, you originally signed with Portugal. Is the Treaty of Todes Silas presided over by the Holy See?"

"Yes."

"So, what did the Holy See plot?"

"The Holy See?" Ferdinand II was puzzled, and then glanced at Julius II on the side. The heart said, "Marlin, you dare to say, talk about the plans of the Holy See next to the Pope" ...

"May I hear you high!" Ferdinand II was very cunning and asked Marin to speak directly.

"The Holy See's picture is naturally the glory of Christ spreading all over the world!" Marin said.

At the edge, Julius II nodded straight. Because, Marin said is indeed tall.

Ferdinand II listened but rolled his eyes-especially, I thought you wanted to say that the Holy See was plotting gold and silver treasures ... Isn't it ... the cardinals of the Holy See are all very greedy for money ... but this Such words are really bad to say ...

"So, what does this have to do with us and Portugal?" Ferdinand II asked puzzled.

"Yes, of course!"

"I remember that Her Majesty and Queen Isabella once captured Granada, the last pagan country on the Iberian peninsula, in 1492?"

"Of course!" Ferdinand II said proudly. That was one of the most splendid events in Spain, and also the most proud of the life of the Spanish kings and couples.

"This matter should be regarded as a huge contribution to the great cause of Christianity? His Majesty the Pope?" Marin looked at Julius II.

"That's for sure. The Spaniards expelled the heretics from Western Europe and indeed made a huge contribution to the religious cause!"

"That's right, Spain has made a huge contribution to Christianity. So, what about Portugal?"

"Why? They didn't preach in Africa?" Julius II was a little angry. Julius II is a devout Christian and still very passionate about religious causes. He heard that the Portuguese were very angry after they did nothing in Africa.

"Of course not. The Portuguese have been operating on the west coast of Africa for decades, but most of them just built a few fortresses for trade on the coast, and they didn't put missionary on their minds at all ..." Marin knew this well Framed Portugal.

"Isn't that right! If you don't preach, what are you doing Africa for them?" Julius II was really angry.

"Master Pope, we in Spain will always be committed to the glory of God!" At this time, Ferdinand II immediately jumped out to show his loyalty. Because, such a statement would easily make the Pope favor Spain.

"Of course, it cannot be said that Portugal has no missions at all. It is said that in the Congo of West Africa, a Portuguese missionary developed their prince into a Christian. After two years, the old king died and the prince ascended the throne. Congo will almost become the first Catholic country in Africa. "Marin said slowly.

"What else?" Ferdinand II and Julius II were surprised.

"Yes, my teacher went to West Africa two years ago and heard the news there." Marin said firmly. Einstein regarded him as the biggest shield. Moreover, this matter is indeed well-known. Since the Prince who converted to Christianity in 1506 became the King of Congo, the Kingdom of Congo has become the first Catholic country in Africa. Later, the matter was repeatedly boasted by the Portuguese, showing their contribution in mission. Of course, this is also the only highlight of their missionary career.

"Then the first Christian country in Africa?" Julius II said happily.

"No, that's not the first Christian country in Africa. Ethiopia in East Africa, the legendary kingdom of Sheba, is already a Christian country. However, they believe in Greek Orthodoxy (Orthodox)."

"Humph, a group of heretics!" Julius II said angrily. Obviously, he did not wait to see the Orthodox Church.

Marin did not care about those heretics or heretics, but continued to say:

"Of course, even after waiting for the prince to succeed, it will have to wait a few years, but these days, the Portuguese are not able to use this as the capital of negotiations. After all, this has not happened yet, or Spain has captured Granada. The Kingdom can even be used as a bargaining chip. "

Both Julius II and Ferdinand II nodded. Indeed, what has happened can be said. What hasn't happened yet is just speculation that it is impossible to come up with something to say, and at most it can be used to brag.

"Don't Portugal engage in missions?" Julius II asked.

"There are definitely some, but they are also a few. Moreover, most of the missionary activities are self-promulgated by the priests. Portuguese officials, it seems that they did not formally engage in missionary work, they are all busy making money. It is said that the Portuguese transport gold from Africa every year. Is it half a ton, that is, 1100 pounds, about 140,000 gold coins can be minted. "

Ferdinand II's eyes lit up suddenly, and this man could not hear the news of gold and silver ...

But Julius II ’s focus was not on it, and he said angrily:

"Well, I only know how to make money, I don't know how to spread the glory of the Lord. The Portuguese really have only money left in their eyes. This time, let the Lord forgive me and favor Spain once, and also give the Portuguese a lesson!"

In fact, Julius II had already colluded with his son-in-law Marin, only to show Ferdinand II.

Ferdinand II saw Julius II say this and nodded sharply there:

"Well, the Pope is wise! We in Spain are willing to give up the wild continent in exchange for Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia in southeastern Africa!"

"In fact, Spain can also retain the wild continent ..." Julius II said suddenly.

Marlin was stunned for a moment-there wasn't any in this script ...

In fact, this was indeed a temporary play by Julius II. Because Julius II had an ambition to unify Italy ...

"So what should Spain do?" Ferdinand II asked with interest. Able to save the wild continent, although temporarily unable to use. However, it is also good to occupy the pit first.

"It's very simple. As long as Spain gives the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily to the Holy See, then ~ www.wuxiaspot.com ~ can keep the vast wild continent ..." Julius II tempted.

However, Sicily is the lifeblood of Ferdinand II, and the Kingdom of Naples is also highly valued by Ferdinand II. So Ferdinand II shook his head firmly:

"Forget it, I don't want a wild continent anymore. Sicily and the Kingdom of Naples are fine ..."

This is the difference between Ferdinand II and Isabella I. If Isabella I was here, Julius II's proposal might be considered.

Because Isabella I was a strong woman with a pioneering spirit. Ferdinand II was a monarch who focused his eyes on him. Therefore, Isabella I preferred to expand the colony, while Ferdinand II preferred the European hegemony.

However, Isabella I was seriously ill and almost died. Ferdinand II highly valued Spain's interests in Italy. Therefore, the proposal of Julius II was mentioned in vain. As for the American continent, it was actually discovered and followed by the Kingdom of Castile of Isabella I, and the same year that was funded by Columbus West Airlines, the Kingdom of Castilla used Isabella I's private money. At that time, Ferdinand II and his kingdom of Aragon had no interest in sailing.

Therefore, Ferdinand II, who focused on the hegemony of the European continent, made a few remarks. Under Marlin's flicker, he threw the Americas into Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique ... I have to say that this is also Marin's luck. Switching to Isabella I to negotiate, Spain will not discard the America so readily ... 8)