Vol 7 Chapter 10: Ocean, ocean

In the last few years of the 15th century, if any topic in Iberia was the most attractive, it must be about the new course that Columbus opened and the amazing wealth he brought.
According to Columbus, after a long and long journey on the Atlantic Ocean for a month and a half, and the west coast of India, which arrived in mid-October 1492, after more than two expeditions, he returned with a full load at the end of 1492 Departure port Paslow.
Then in the next two expeditions, he went to further and newer places respectively, and these several courses made Columbus get considerable benefits in addition to honor.
During that time, not only Iberia, but many cities along the Mediterranean coast also circulated legends about Columbus, but in spite of this, people because of his travel needs to go deep into the depths of the unknown ocean Fear, many people have asserted that even if the new route discovered by Columbus is of great significance, because this road is too dangerous, it will not pose a great threat to Mediterranean trade.
This makes many merchants and chambers of commerce that rely on Mediterranean trade seem to breathe a sigh of relief, and it is indeed the case. Although Columbus's discovery is exciting, but it only caused a lot of curiosity, but Da Gama's actions made a lot of People are really scared.
From Africa to the south along the coastline, then to the south, across the hottest area and the two major monsoon areas, and then to the east at the southernmost point of Africa, finally Da Gama discovered a pass that has never been discovered by previous people. The route to the East, and because this route is always based on the mainland coast, it is obviously safer than the Columbus route, and it is also easier to deal with the countries and ports along the way, and then establish one trading station to monopolize the traffic. To the market of the Oriental Spice Land.
After the news came out, all the talents finally panicked. Whether it was a Venetian businessman or a pirate from the east coast of the Mediterranean, they realized that with the opening of new routes, their income would inevitably decrease. If this continues, it may be regarded as The entire Mediterranean trade circle in the Golden Triangle is likely to fail.
In Portugal, countless people are running around telling that the opportunity to get rich is finally coming. The new route means more opportunities and wealth, which also makes the Portuguese seem to see greater hope.
Dagama became a hero and legend in Portugal, and some even suggested that he should be awarded the title of Vice King of India. Although this proposal was eventually obscured by Manuel I ’s ambiguity, he still got India and the entire East. The title of naval commander.
It ’s just that Alexander did n’t care about these things. He knew everything about Dagama ’s actions today. In fact, Thiego played the role of a good spy. He bought it before Dagama had returned. His family's actions allowed Tiegeau to get enough rewards from Da Gama earlier than others, including a secret agreement with Da Gama in private.
This agreement was signed entirely in the name of Dagama privately. After receiving a pledge to use the generous proceeds of Cretan ’s sugar plantations as collateral, Dagama agreed to form a joint venture with Tiego called
Sea West India Trading Company
'Organization', referred to as 'West India Company'.
It ’s just that this company is not only small in scale, but because Dagama has n’t sailed again and has n’t started any business, but this name alone has been enough to attract too many people who are willing to invest their money in this company with obviously extraordinary prospects. Come.
This includes many ministers and nobles of the Portuguese court.
The presence of Archbishop Burogong changed Alexander ’s vision slightly. Immediately after the arrival of the Archbishop, he immediately praised the Vatican ’s concern and enthusiasm for the sacred with repeated passionate words. At the same time, he also tried his best to express to Alexander The faithful people are so pious and simple that they are completely unaware of the achievements they can achieve today, simply because the sacred signs have been calling them to the graces from God.
"They just acted in accordance with the most primitive beliefs in their hearts. Some people do n’t even know which page of the Bible he recites every day because they are illiterate, but they know they are right. Because they understand what they are doing better than anyone, this is the result of God ’s grace silently leading them, so now we can enthusiastically discuss whether a miracle should be recognized, but this is absolutely no problem Does not affect whether the believers in this diocese are sufficiently religious, "the archbishop ’s voice was loud and powerful, and his tone was full of toughness, even the queen even covered half of her face with the mask, but she could still see that she had a pale face. Concerned about "so we should be honored for the whole parish, not just because of the discovery of one or two sacred sites, I believe the Duke will certainly support my view."
For the archbishop's almost qualitative words, Alexander did not remember how he answered in the end, because the Queen Mary could not hold back until he spoke, and stood up and flew away.
The archbishop remained calm even in this situation. He continued to give generously and nodded to Manuel I. After receiving the king's return, the archbishop resigned.
The summoning was not going to happen anymore, but Alexander did not expect that Archbishop Brouzon would be so straight and the queen broke his wrist in the court, which even made him wonder if he should change some of the previous plans, because although He also fully considered the unpopularity of Maria in the Portuguese court, but he really did not expect the situation to develop to this point.
But thinking about the various decisions made by Manuel in history, regardless of the actual conditions of Portugal, Alexander began to think that there might be a big reason for Maria in it.
Maria wanted Portugal to be a loyal ally of her home country. There was nothing wrong with it, but perhaps it was really because of her limited abilities, but what she did in the end made people feel unbelievable again and again. King Nuer himself, what kind of conflict has happened with Maria, perhaps from the action of Archbishop Bujo, this time can see some signs.
Back to his place, Alexander was greeted with the eager look of James, looking at his expression like the Huaichun girl waiting for good news. Alexander wanted to laugh, but he could n’t bear to let James. Waiting hard, he simply told him the dramatic end of this summoning.
James' expression was distracted for a while. He seemed to question a few words for a while. When he was sure that he had heard nothing wrong, James's face collapsed.
"No way, Lord, no way," James's fat body dangled in front of Alexander, and his mouth was repeatedly nagging. "You mean you didn't have time to move the king, What can we do, then if we do n’t have the right to declare the place there after occupying some places, or we directly declare that it belongs to the Principality of Romagna? "After asking this, James looked at Alexander with hope. When the Duke shook his head silently, his expression was dark again. "This is really nowhere to live. It is not as if the ownership of those occupied territories can be declared as if the ship had not been anchored. Even if no more wealth was obtained at that time, it would be useless. As soon as you leave, anyone can legally take those places to declare their own. "
James said and looked at Alexander again. After confirming that he really would n’t speak, he could no longer shout,
There is no way to live
, but sat down helplessly and looked at Alexander:
Adult, you must have a way, right? I know that there is never anything that can stump you, so you must give me an idea, after all, this business has a big part of you. "
Looking at James's frustrated look, Alexander smiled softly. He knew that James was largely acting. The "Captain Jack Sparrow" in the early 16th century was actually mixed up at sea. It was very good. By robbing merchant ships everywhere and attacking the port, his pirate business even once achieved what was later known as the Turtle Islands. As for the volcano he described in his nautical diary as a solitary volcano overseas in the South Atlantic The island made Alexander doubt that it might be the final destination of the future Corsicans.
This reminded him of his uncle who is still imprisoned on Elba Island. If Caesar still refuses to be honest, he may be able to put him on the volcanic island in the South Atlantic to reflect on it. Half a lifetime.
"If you want to listen to my advice, I think you should visit Dagama at this time. I think he should give you some help. Don't forget that you are already an amazing navigator. "Alexander pondered that he had never thought that things would go so smoothly. He even thought that maybe he should secretly support James's activities in the southern part of the New Continent to accumulate a certain amount of capital and then start a new route, but now look at Many things are really beyond his expectations.
"A pirate lord, a pirate," James reminded Alexander weakly, and then whispered in his mouth, "No way to live."
The "West Indian Company" is located at the north end of Prince Enrique Avenue in Lisbon City, and then there is the Holy Spring Square, where an ancient spring water is said to have been discovered when the Goths built the city here, and then the first to convert to Christ The Gothic King was also baptized here.
According to some legends, in the years when the Moors occupied Lisbon, the spring water died, but when the city was restored, the spring water suddenly spewed again, which made everyone who saw this scene can not help shouting the sacred site, of course Others said that the actual situation was just that the Goths blocked the spring with stones before evacuating.
The signboard of the West India Company is facing the spring water at the end of the street. According to some oriental feng shui theory, this is a good sign to gather wealth and gather water, but although this is not the case in Lisbon today, the West India Company I haven't opened a business yet, but this reputation has already been beaten.
It's just that although there are many people visiting this company, most of them are not big names, or some unremarkable little nobles, and there are some merchants who are rich but have no great business.
These people often come in a hurry and then go in a hurry, and they always seem to have no actual business dealings with this company. If they have to say that these people are not for chatting, then they can be said to be more like running errands for people. broker.
These people are indeed group brokers, and even the entire West India company can be said to be a broker, or a shell company.
The owner of this company is an old man named Fernando da Gama. As the uncle of the famous navigator da gamma, he is the oldest one in the da gamma family, he has been in Sines before 'S hometown, after visiting him, he now opened this West India company on Prince Enrique Avenue in Lisbon.
Alexander ’s purpose is clear.
ocean!
ocean!
Still the ocean! !
The world of the future belongs to the sea, and with such explorers as Columbus, Dagama, Dias, and those who have historical records, new routes, new worlds, new civilizations, more and more new students Things will emerge in this era, which allows Alexander to plan his own future while also turning his eyes to the ocean and the unknown world.
Now that the era of big sailing has begun, it must not be left behind at this time.
So he sent Tiego to Iberia a few years ago.
If he must face the challenge of the new era, then Alexander wants to hold the reins of the horse of destiny firmly by him and not by others.
Fernando da Gama put a little effort to put his eyes in front of the beating flames and carefully looked at the document in front of him. This is a transfer book. The document clearly states that a certain nobleman is willing to use a part of his territory as a mortgage. The share capital of a voyage is also voluntarily assumed for risks, and in order to get more dividends, the noble voluntarily recognizes that one-sixth of the income will be used as the company ’s secondary investment after receiving the dividend, and the noble has priority Investment rights, etc.
Old Fernando put away this book of transfer very carefully. In a large cabinet on a wall not far from him, this kind of book of transfer was already accumulated a lot, but Old Fernando didn't feel enough at all. The transfer book is a clear-drawn withdrawal form, at least regardless of the future business, the West India company is guaranteed by drought.
Old Fernando is very satisfied with the present day. As a descendant of the nautical family, he has longed to ride the sea like his predecessors. He was disappointed, he actually discovered a new route to the East.
The Dagama family is about to flourish, and everyone can see it, but Old Fernando sees it farther.
He was a bit worried about the king. According to some rumors heard, old Fernando thought Manuel was not a good person, and his queen Maria was even more difficult, which made him worried.
Facts also prove that the old man ’s concerns are not unfounded. Although generously gave Da Gama enough honors, Manuel also began to form an expedition fleet under the command of Cabral, and this fleet was turning. Years went to the East.
This made the old Fernando more concerned, so when Thiago and Dammama discussed the formation of the West India Company, the old Fernando immediately vigorously supported and even offered to hang on the title of a company representative.
"Wealth belongs to you only if you put it in your own pocket," old Fernando enlightened his nephew. In his opinion, Dagama may be his teacher on the sea, but "your uncle or your uncle" in life experience.
A crisp ringing of the doorbell came from the outside. Old Fernando walked out. He saw a young man in his early 20s standing on the step of the door and looked inside. When he saw old Fernando, he immediately took off his head and hung it. This pompon looks like a funny hat for nautical firm students, and then bows to the old man to salute.
"Hello, I sent a letter to Master Elliot Don Antonio."
The young man looked very enthusiastic, with a little excitement in his expression, because his eyes kept glancing at the models of the sea boats placed on the wall siding, and old Fernando simply pointed there after receiving the letter. : "Go and see if you want to, now I have only these models to remember."
The young man immediately thankfully walked to the wall, and then looked at the famous sea ships he recognized while uttering their names while sighing.
Old Fernando smiled and began to read the letter. Such young people saw him more, especially the students of the nautical office, one by one seems to be thinking about becoming the captain or even the navy commander in the future, but they are the first among them. No one knows how many can come back alive after going to sea.
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Another doorbell rang, and old Fernando looked up, and when he saw Thiege walking into the door, he put down the documents in his hand, and then saw the other two people who followed, although the shrewd old man had not seen them yet. , But I immediately guessed who they were.
"Young man, I have read the documents you sent," said old Fernando to the nautical firm student who had been circling around the ship models. "I will write you a reply, what is your name?" "
"Fernand," the young man immediately came over and answered "Fernand Magellan."
Listening to the name, Alexander, who had just sat down next to him, looked at the young man with curiosity.