The Revolt of the Three Feudatories: All-in at the start in Beijing

Chapter 207 The Second Subordinate State of the Han Dynasty

"Silence, officials!"

"sit!"

"Summon the Portuguese envoy for an audience!"

Upon seeing Liu Mu nod, Zhao Fengnian immediately shouted.

Upon hearing that foreign envoys had come to pay their respects, all civil and military officials immediately took their positions. The imperial guards also rushed forward to drag away the bodies of the three corrupt officials. Eunuchs immediately went forward to wash the ground, while palace maids walked by carrying bronze incense burners to cover up the blood and stench.

Within fifteen minutes, the banquet returned to normal, as if nothing had happened.

A short while later, three Portuguese envoys slowly walked in through Chongde Gate. They were wearing black satin tight-fitting blouses with gold-embroidered crosses and wide-brimmed hats with white feathers.

They all have typical Southern European Mediterranean features, with large facial bones, but relatively delicate skin and refined features, making them much more pleasing to the eye than the British.

"Pedro of the Kingdom of Portugal, carrying a letter from King Adamson VI, pays homage to the great conqueror of the world!"

Upon hearing Pedro's name, Liu Mu narrowed his eyes. He hadn't expected this guy to be so bold as to come to the Great Han in person.

Because Pedro is the current regent of the Kingdom of Portugal, and later Pedro II.

The whole of Portugal was under his control, and he was the one who pulled Portugal out of the quagmire of the Spanish Civil War.

Thinking of this, Liu Mu decided to test him to see if he really had that much guts.

"You are Pedro, the Regent of Portugal, the true power behind the kingdom. Why are you impersonating an envoy?"

Pedro, still immersed in the grandeur of the Chongde Hall, broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this. The two countries were separated by thousands of miles; how could the Emperor of Han know his true identity?

Pedro, true to his nature, knew that since he was already there, there was no need to lie, so he took the initiative to bow in greeting.

"Your Majesty, I am Pedro. My elder brother is unfit for the throne and has been forced to rule in my stead!"

"My purpose in impersonating an envoy to pay homage to Your Majesty is to witness Your Majesty's glory and to become a vassal state of the Han Dynasty, serving as a vanguard for the world's conquerors and eliminating any disloyal subjects for you!"

It seems that Pedro spent his months at sea diligently learning Chinese, and he speaks it quite fluently.

Especially the title of World Conqueror.

Liu Mu really likes it!

His words were full of ambition. No king wants to be weak. If he could use the power of the Han Dynasty to develop Portugal into the hegemon of Europe, what would it matter if he became a vassal state of the Han Dynasty?

Liu Mu clapped his hands, revealing a Buddha-like smile, and walked down the steps from the throne, circling Pedro once, before finally slapping him on the shoulder.

"Being bold and responsible is excellent, very good!"

"I admire heroes like you!"

"What are your thoughts on the matter of vassal states?"

Upon hearing Liu Mu's praise of him as a hero, Pedro felt as if he were floating on air. This was a compliment from a monarch who was countless times more powerful than himself.

This is more satisfying than receiving a million compliments from subordinates.

"Your Majesty, to demonstrate our resolve to become a vassal state of the Han Dynasty, the Kingdom of Portugal will surrender all its overseas outposts, along with all nautical data and shipbuilding technology!"

This is a huge investment!

Upon hearing this, Liu Mu's hand, hidden in his sleeve, trembled.

Portugal may be weak, but its early maritime history gives it a thorough understanding of the sea conditions around the world. Without this knowledge, ships of that era would have been swallowed up by the waves in rough seas.

Those supply points along the Eurasian coastline were of paramount importance, having been fought and established step by step with the indigenous people over a century.

Without these, how would a massive fleet resupply at sea? It's impossible to fight every time it arrives at a location. If it gets bogged down by an enemy or ambushed, it would be a loss of sovereignty and national humiliation.

Although our shipbuilding technology was already behind that of Britain, the only difference was our national strength. As long as we had the financial and material resources, our navy could be formed quickly.

In short, these were extremely important to the Han Dynasty!

Thinking of this, Liu Mu patted him on the shoulder again.

"That's excellent! Spices, porcelain, silk, lacquerware from the Han Dynasty, furs from Siberia, and cotton from India will all be supplied to Portugal!"

"On the European battlefield, I will also send a large army to conquer Spain for you and make Portugal a powerful nation!"

"But I only need a little!"

"Show your loyalty!"

loyalty???

Upon hearing this, Pedro fell into deep thought. In their area, it's all about signing a contract, then tearing it up and getting into a fight.

Seeing that he didn't understand, Liu Mu looked at Zhou Peigong and said that there were some things the emperor couldn't say first.

Zhou Peigong understood immediately and stepped forward.

"Regent Pedro, the Emperor's intention is for you to give up something that can control you!"

Zhou Peigong meant to send hostages, such as the eldest son of the legitimate wife, or to place officials in the government. Pedro's eyes lit up immediately.

"Your Majesty, I brought my daughter with me to the Great Han Dynasty this time. She is my only child, just six years old this year, and the apple of my eye. I hope she can live and grow up in the Great Han!"

"At the same time, I hope Your Majesty will send officials to manage my disobedient people!"

Pedro no longer cares about anything. He has been bullied by Spain for decades and even lost his country. Now he only wants to conquer Spain and trample its king underfoot.

Upon hearing this, Liu Mu looked at Li Guangdi, a six-year-old girl, and wondered what Pedro had brought her along for.

Also, it's so small, what can you do with it? You can't exactly raise it, that's too evil.

After thinking for a moment, Li Guangdi said.

"Your Majesty, why not bestow upon her the title of Princess, and have her represent the Han Dynasty and Portugal, becoming their Queen?"

Li Guangdi was naturally thinking of the Han Dynasty. A Portuguese queen born in the Han Dynasty would also be inclined to support the Han Dynasty in the future.

After a moment's thought, Liu Mu...

"Then bestow upon her the title of Princess Wencheng!"

"The rest, Li Guangdi, you are in charge of negotiating. After I have annihilated Wu Sangui, I will send a large army westward!"

"Let's call it a day!"

As soon as Liu Mu finished speaking, Zhao Fengnian immediately waved his hand, and soon the black slaves brought over the dragon carriage.

Li Guangdi and his ministers immediately bowed in respect.

Only Pedro, watching this scene, revealed a glint of shrewdness. This dragon carriage was a valuable item; buying black slaves and getting a dragon carriage as a free gift—wouldn't that sell like hotcakes?

The emperors of the East are all using it!

Just ask those nobles if they want the same style.

……

Liu Mu did not return to the palace, but instead went directly to Yongding Gate, where 100,000 elite troops of the capital garrison had been waiting for a long time, just waiting for him, the emperor.

However, it wasn't a wasted wait. Each person received three ounces of meat, three ounces of imperial wine, and one ounce of silver as a departure fee!

Liu Mu, dressed in golden armor and riding a red Akhal-Teke horse, led the army to the very front and raised his whip.

"Let's go!"

The surrounding generals also immediately responded with their personal guards.

"Eliminate Wu Sangui and unify the world!"

As the slogans spread, the 100,000-strong army shouted in unison, their voices echoing throughout Beijing. The onlookers joined in the shouts.

"Long live the Great Han!"

"The Han army is mighty!"

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