In fact, if you set out west from Mexico, you can reach Luzon in just three months by following the equatorial warm current and trade wind belt.

But it was much more troublesome when returning because we had to avoid the terrifying equatorial windless belt. After departure from Cebu, we needed to take advantage of the powerful Kuroshima to go north to the waters of Ainu Island, and then take the Pacific warm current to the east, reach the west coast of North America, and then take the southward current on the west coast to reach Mexico.

Therefore, the voyage is far beyond the straight-line distance between the two places, nearly 30,000 miles. The crew members had to wander on the sea for half a year, which is the most terrifying route in the era of navigation.

Don’t take it seriously. This ultra-long-range route that has been in a big circle has been regarded as the highest secret by the Spaniards. It has been kept for more than a hundred years without leaking it.

There is no way, this route is too profitable. Otherwise, the captain and sailors would not be willing to endure this long voyage.

Moreover, the Spaniards have an advantage that as long as they cross the Pacific Ocean and arrive on the west coast of North America, they can rest at their own colonies.

Since 1492 AD, the fifth year of Hongzhi in the Ming Dynasty, when Columbus set foot on the New World, Spain has successively established strongholds on the Caribbean Sea and the Americas coast and advanced inland.

In 1519, that is, the 14th year of Zhengde, Spain annexed Cuba.

In the same year, the Spaniards landed in Mexico and conquered the Aztec Empire three years later.

It was still in this year that the Spanish invaded Panama and basically ate Central America. Then they began to work hard on the north and south, constantly expanding their territory.

In 1533, Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire and ruled deeply into Peru.

During the same period, Spain went north to occupy California and gradually penetrated into the inland North America.

As the territory continued to expand, the Spanish king, who had originally insisted that the colony was directly under the royal family, finally felt that he was unable to dominate the rule. He had to divide the colonies in the Americas into two major kingdoms, also known as the deputy governor's district, with the royal family's close relatives as deputy kings.

The Kingdom of Peru ruled Western South America, with its capital in Lima.

The capital of the Kingdom of New Spain is located in Mexico City. It governs Mexico, Central and North America and the Caribbean, and later the Philippines.

As the end of the sailing trade, the Port of Acapulco is 260 kilometers west of Mexico City. The precious Oriental cargo unloaded from the sailing ship is transported by land to Mexico City for sale, or directly to Veracruz on the east coast of Mexico, where it is reloaded and then transported across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe.

After Major General Bamund came ashore, he contacted the garrison of Acapulco and asked for a cavalry team to protect him and come to Mexico City.

Mexico City is the city that Spain leveled the capital of Tenochitelland after conquering the Aztec Empire and rebuilt from the ruins. As they did in Manila.

At present, no one knows better than them how to destroy a civilization and format a country's people.

Compared with them, the Portuguese are simply a scumbag...

Mexico City is surrounded by steep mountains, with towering snow-capped mountains at the south. The top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round. Lake Tescoco on the east side is like a piece of jade embedded in the edge of the city, and it is a treasure land at the end.

After nearly half a century of construction by the Spanish, the city has completely erased the traces of Aztec civilization. The stone walls with round watchtowers and jagged perforations, the gorgeous cathedrals in the city, the rich Spanish-style buildings, unique fountains, monuments of the conquest, and bronze statues of the conquering people, all show off the fruits of the colonists.

However, Major General Bamende doesn't like this place. Every time he comes to Mexico City, he feels breathless. In addition to the high altitude here, the old-fashioned and majestic Deputy King is always so harsh that it is daunting.

The Renaissance-style cathedral is also the throne of the Cardinal of New Spain.

Bamend came here first, of course, to send Bishop Franco's letter to Cardinal Insigne here before meeting with the Governor, and to get his protection first and then go to pay homage to the deputy king.

For the sake of the Cardinal, His Highness the Deputy King, no matter how angry he is, he should have helped him?

So, one person’s tragedy may be another person’s comedy. Don’t feel sad because you are sad.

Maybe someone will be happy.

Bishop Insigne was very happy after reading the letter. He did not care about the casualties of the Spaniards or the loss of Luzon. All his attention was attracted by the glorious deeds of his younger brother who never left him and escaping the sea with 100,000 believers.

Once this matter is reported back to the Vatican, His Majesty the Pope will definitely be very happy.

Because since the Reformation initiated by Martin Luther, Orthodox Catholicism has been ruined by emerging sects in various countries and its morale has been sluggish. The Calvinists in the Netherlands have even launched a large-scale icon-destruction campaign, which has completely broken with the Holy See. It has seriously damaged the authority of the Holy See.

At this time of storm, His Majesty the Pope must have been sought. Such a brilliant deed would prove that Catholicism is not as bad as the Protestants slandered.

This is also why Bishop Franco insisted on bringing all 100,000 believers to Cebu after he figured it out.

The Cardinal, the boss and brother of the Cardinal, will naturally benefit greatly, and even hope will increase further.

Therefore, he immediately made his beloved castrate singer sing an ode to pray for his little brother and the poor hundred thousand believers...

In the melodious organ, a choir composed of castrated singers sang hymns like the sound of nature. The plateau sunlight shone into the lobby through the stained glass, and spots fell on the huge cross, which was a bit of a glorious effect of heaven.

Naturally, the Cardinal also seemed kind to Major General Bamende who brought this "good news".

"Don't be so frustrated, my little Alva, I already know that the responsibility for Manila's loss is not your fault. It's all the blame for Governor Sander." The bishop asked him to pour him a glass of wine, and then sprinkle some holy water to get rid of bad luck: "You know, those Andalusians always think about it and lack rigor in their work."

"But the Philippine fleet is also..." Major General Bamund kneeled at the Cardinal's feet and said pitifully: "Anyway, I can't escape this time."

"That's the colonel who led the fleet. What's his name? It doesn't matter." The Cardinal said with a smile, "Come on, have another tequila and you will be happy again."

Bamende was startled and subconsciously wanted to cover his butt. Because in Spanish, it means "stop" and "pull", and the priests basically have that kind of hobby.

When he thought that he had asked for something from the other party, he sighed inwardly and let go of his hand.

But when he saw the thin tortillas brought by the servant in a golden plate, he realized that he was wrong. It turned out that ‘tao’ refers to a kind of food.

Maybe it's because this pancake can be stuffed into any meat, fish, sauce, etc.

The Cardinal took one and signaled him to take one too. The two of them happily got up in silver cups of tequila.

After eating, the Cardinal wiping the oil from his hands on the red priest's robe, and then smiled and said, "I will send Bishop Alexander to return to the Vatican as soon as possible. I hope you can see His Majesty the Pope together for inquiries. Is there no problem?"

"Of course it's no problem, it's my honor!" Bamend was overjoyed, and bent down excitedly, kissed the Cardinal's boots with his mouth stained with the sauce.

This means that the church has set his character for him in advance. Of course, His Highness the Deputy King cannot punish him anymore, and that will slap the church in the face.

Although the church's face has been beaten to a bruised face these days, Spain is the most staunch supporter of the Holy See. In such a colony far away from Europe, the deputy king needs the strength of the church to reduce the cost of rule.

When Bamund came to the palace adjacent to the cathedral to pay homage to His Highness Louis Velasquez, the elderly deputy king of New Spain, as soon as he heard the news that the Philippine Governor had been wiped out, he was furious and threw the gift he presented... white sugar in a beautiful glass bottle!

Although I heard that someone could imitate sugar in the Ming Dynasty, Jiangnan Group is still enjoying the huge profit period of sugar. This bottle will cost 100 pesos for sale in Cebu. The price will be ten times higher when shipped to New Spain!

Bamend looked at the fragments and sugar on the ground with some regret, and then before the deputy king attacked, he casually explained the church's view on this matter.

"That's it..." Sure enough, the deputy king's expression calmed down. He asked the servant to clean up the carpet under his feet, and he signaled Bamund to walk with him in the courtyard.

In the middle of the palace courtyard, there are neatly constructed dense green plants, inside them are hundreds of delicately carved and delicate windows, and floral-like geometric glasses on the walls and doors. The light shines on it and is wonderfully refracted, reflecting the gurgling waters of the bronze Pegasus fountain, and the light is overflowing with the colorful light.

Bamend heard that a garden alone cost a full one million pesos. I am afraid that his father in the Netherlands, even His Majesty the King of Madrid, could not afford such expenses?

There is no way, who made the deputy king have the Mexican silver mine and the big sailing trade that can make a lot of money? It is not an exaggeration to say that His Highness is rich enough to rival a country.

Deputy Wang Li was in front of the fountain storage pool, and after watching the waves floating on the water for a long time, Fang sighed lightly: "Little Alva, your father and I are friends for many years."

"Yes, my father has recalled many times when he was with His Highness and was at the service of His Majesty." Bamengde hurriedly said shamelessly. In fact, he had only seen the father in total, and he didn't even say a few words. He just used these hearsay things to support himself.

"So I'm willing to give you another chance." The deputy king smiled faintly, and said without saying anything: "I heard that a fleet from Ming Dynasty caused a sensation in Havana."
Chapter completed!