Capture chicken, stewed cod, copper pot stew, king cake... authentic Portuguese Christmas dinners were served, satisfying Sebastian's stomach and warming his heart.

"As for Brazil, it's better to explain." But what makes people feel more heartwarming is what Mr. Zhao said: "Just ask the people, will they exchange them for Guyana, right?"

"Of course it's a replacement." Sebastian said without hesitation: "Everyone knows it's a good deal."

First of all, Brazil was far from as big as later generations at this time, and the Portuguese ruling area was limited to the coastal narrow zone from Saldoba to Rio, and it was still discontinuous.

Guyana in this era belonged to Spain and had not been divided into pieces by the great powers. Therefore, what Zhao Hao mentioned is actually a geographical concept of Guyana. It includes the five parts of the Spanish, British, Dutch, French, and Portuguese Guiana in later generations, that is, half of Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana and Amapa State in Brazil.

Not to mention anything else, just looking at the situation where the five families compete for Guyana, you will know the attractiveness of this land.

First of all, among the American regions that have been explored, Guina is closest to Europe and the Iberian Peninsula.

Second, ocean currents and monsoons allow ships from Europe and West Africa to always land in South America here.

Finally, there are fertile and vast land and abundant natural resources here.

So Guyana is a corner of the natural triangular trade, which is very suitable for large-scale plantation economy.

In comparison, Brazil is not only small and far away, but also has to pass the terrible equatorial windless belt, which is the product of compromise due to the Pope's meridian. Therefore, for the Portuguese, it is of course a big wish to replace it with a larger, closer and better Guyana.

The only problem is that Guyana is a banned property in Spain...

When Sebastian raised this question, Zhao Hao laughed loudly and said, "It doesn't matter, we and the Spaniards still have to settle accounts, and they will naturally pay the price."

"Actually, we can directly ask for Guyana at that time, but it is even more distant to us. Secondly..." After a pause, Mr. Zhao held a high-legged wine glass and looked at Sebastian sincerely and said:

"We hope that your country will become a stronger ally, so that it will be more in our interests. So we must not only unload your burdens and reduce your burdens, but also help you get a strong foundation again. Guyana is the best gift we give to our allies. Of course, international trade is also indispensable to your country's share! Now your Majesty can believe that we sincerely want to help our friends, right?"

"Uh..." Sebastian's tears came down. I don't know if it was because he had too many onions in the dish or because he was moved by Zhao Hao.

He was confused by Zhao Hao's words, and he felt that the other party was fooling him, but he also felt that Mr. Zhao's words were reasonable, and he could not refute them.

At that time, under the instigation of the great nobles, he used the whole country to invade Morocco. Isn’t it because Portugal’s strategy of dispersing the scarce manpower on tens of thousands of kilometers of routes was a bit unsustainable. So he hoped to change the national policy, concentrate on developing colonies like the Spaniards, gain more wealth and manpower, become bigger and stronger, and create new glory?

In this way, this "Friendly Mutual Aid Agreement" has helped Portugal achieve a strategic transformation?

Although forced.

But as Young Master Zhao said, as long as he doesn't say it, who knows that he is forced? It seems Young Master Zhao doesn't care about his domestic publicity guise, so he can try his best to gild his face!

Thinking of this, Sebastian shed tears of emotion, raised his glass and touched Zhao Hao gently, and choked:

"Thank you very much, you will always be my elder brother..."

"You will always be my brother." Zhao Hao smiled and sang a glass with him, and both of them drank it all in one go.

As Sebatisian completely let go of his worries, the atmosphere of the banquet finally became cheerful. Xiao Sai hadn't been so happy for a long time. After drinking a few more drinks, he showed the unrestrainedness of the Peninsula people. He jumped into the venue and pulled the band to dance freely.

In accordance with the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty, Pingtuo brought the wine glass to Zhao Hao to toast.

Mr. Zhao got up and touched his wine glass, nodded at him meaningfully, and showed a satisfied smile.

Pinto immediately felt like he had eaten ginseng fruit, and his pores were smooth all over his body. He quickly drank the wine in his glass with respect.

"Professor Ping sat down and smoked a cigarette?" Zhao Hao smiled and handed him a cigar, and picked up one himself.

Pingto quickly picked up the lighter and lit a cigarette for the young master.

Zhao Hao signaled him to light it for him, and the two of them whispered while sucking in the air.

"Thank you for this year and a half."

"Observing orders is the duty of the Coast Guard." Pingtuo said with a hurry. He is a professor at the Coast Guard Academy, who is serious about three silver stars.

"Okay." Zhao Hao nodded with a smile and said, "The General Command has decided that you will serve as the chief liaison officer of the Volunteer Fleet and the Portuguese Army, and will form the Front Enemy Committee with the Fleet Commander, Police Commissioner, Marine Commander, and Police Commissioner."

"Yes." Pingto was in a state of excitement, his nose felt sore, and he almost burst into tears. He knew he would serve as the liaison officer between the group and the king, otherwise he would not have tried so hard to convince Xiao Sai.

But unexpectedly, the young master would include him on the list of members of the Front Committee. Pinto almost experienced the entire process of the coast guard troops from scratch, and naturally knew the organizational system of this army.

He knew that in every major battle, Zhao Hao would set up a front-end committee to be responsible for unified leadership of all operations of the combat troops. He became a member of the front-end committee and represented the commander-in-chief's absolute trust and respect for him... Obviously, the young master saw his efforts.

"I will be loyal to the Commander-in-Chief!" Mr. Ping said with a strong nasal voice.

"Hey, you still have to be a good confidant for His Majesty Sebastian." Zhao Hao patted his shoulder lightly and said, "I originally wanted to recommend you as the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, but I'm afraid that this will make Xiao Sei get along with you. And I remember you said that the most important family background in Portugal is, and those great nobles will not obey you. So I won't talk much about how Sebastian arranges you."

"Young Master is so considerate." Pinto said movedly.

"For specific arrangements, I will hold a meeting of the front committee afterwards, and I will talk about it later." This is not a place for deep conversation. After the two of them muttered for a long time, Xiao Sai would also mutter in his heart. Zhao Hao ended the conversation and finally said softly: "Don't forget to remind you king to take medicine and do acupuncture on time."

"I understand." Pingtu nodded, thinking that the young master was really worried about His Majesty and even managed to pass on the family line.

Your Majesty is so lucky to be saved by the young master.

He stood up and saluted, and returned to his seat.

The day after the contract was signed, the fleet that was being paraded in Brunei Bay set sail, carrying the hangover Sebastian toward the Strait of Malacca 2,500 miles away.

Seven days later, the fleet sailed to the entrance of the Strait of Malacca. In the former Johor Country, the current Johor Commander General's Southernmost Sing Chew anchored.

The Ming Dynasty called Xing Chau Temasek, which was later Singapore. However, at this time, this most dazzling pearl in Southeast Asia was just a deserted island across the sea from Johor.

This island, located at the southernmost end of the Malay Peninsula, is a natural intersection of sea routes between the East and the West, so it rose to become a prosperous maritime trading center three hundred years ago. However, after occupying the city of Malacca, the Portuguese lie on the side of the bed, so how could others snore? So on the grounds of fighting pirates, they forced the residents of the island to live in Malacca and burned down the municipal pier. The place became silent.

Although Johor was founded at the southernmost end of the Malay Peninsula, unfortunately it was unable to restore Sin Chew without any power to naval battles.

However, the Johor governor of the Communist Party of China still exhausted the whole country to provide logistical support for the coast guard fleet.

This time, the coast guard sent troops to Malacca, which was considered a pity for his whole family to destroy the country.

The Portuguese have a lot of eyes in the South China Sea. In recent years, due to the outbreak of the South China Sea War in Mingxi, they have increased their efforts to collect intelligence. Naturally, they have long known that the coast guard fleet is coming to their nests in a mighty manner.

The Governor of Malacca, Bernardo, was in a hurry to Goa, and ordered the city of Malacca to enter a state of war. The Malacca fleet also left its home port and cruised in the nearby waters to prevent it from being blocked by the powerful Ming fleet at home.

Over the past seventy years, the Portuguese have invested heavily in defending Malacca, built a solid city wall with forts and built a series of fort acropolis. Since the city itself is divided into two parts by the river flowing into the Strait of Malacca, the fort itself also guards the coastal stone bridge connecting the two urban areas.

Only through the defensive firepower of the bridge and fortress can enemy ships attack the city's inner port and start landing operations.

It was such a perfect defense system that helped the Portuguese to be as stable as Mount Tai under the attacks of the enemy countries around them again and again with just a few thousand troops.

Even so, from the Governor Bernardo to ordinary soldiers in Malacca, everyone was full of fear of the coming Ming fleet.

The Ming people just wiped out the Spanish Invincible Fleet!

The Portuguese knew better than the local emperors in South China. No one knew better how terrible that invincible fleet was.

The army that Duke Alva went to Portugal this year was not as powerful as the invincible fleet led by the Marquis of Santa Cruz last year.

However, the Duke of Alva conquered Portugal, while the Marquis of Santa Cruz was wiped out in the Gulf of Leyte...

Now that terrible fleet is coming to Malacca, and it is larger than the Battle of the Gulf of Lett! How could the Portuguese not be afraid?

Many officers and soldiers in the city have been discussing privately, whether they will surrender as soon as the Ming people arrive or escape early...

In great pain, the Portuguese waited for the messenger of the Ming people, but unexpectedly they were still red-haired and tall-nose people.

Some people also know the messenger, Colonel Pinto, who was captured by Ming people more than ten years ago.

What is even more surprising is that Pinto actually brought a handwritten letter from Sebastian I.
Chapter completed!