When the bishop said the words, Xiao Ruxun frowned.

These foreigners are not stupid either. They know that they cannot fool themselves with doctrines, so they can use real money and silver to exchange interests. What they need is missionary, and their target is China's huge population. What Xiao Ruxun needs is to expel the Spaniards, and if they become the lord of the South China Sea and the dominant of the ocean!

"It's quite straightforward, Mr. Li, it's not the first time your bishop has done this kind of thing. He looks very skillful and has done it many times. Do you do this every time you go to a country to preach?"

Xiao Ruxun looked at Matteo Ricci with a smile. Matteo lowered his head embarrassedly and said, "Sometimes, this is also something that has to be done."

"Well, I have to do it. I understand that after all, this matter is an exchange of interests. We both take what we need. I know what you want, but you don't know what I want."

Matteo Ricci translated, and the bishop immediately said: "Please tell us what he wants. As long as the Holy See can do it, you will definitely not refuse."

Xiao Ruxun smiled, picked up the tea bowl, drank less, suddenly his face changed, and he said sternly: "Three years ago, I sent a ship to the Luzon islands to pick up the people of China, but the Spaniards on Luzon Island secretly obstructed me and hid my Chinese people!

This marquis took back my Chinese people, and it is natural that those Spaniards obstructed me, are they ruthless. Luzon was originally a vassal of the Ming Dynasty, and those ignorant barbarians stole Luzon and hid their population. Do you really think that my Ming Dynasty has no soldiers or ships? "

Matteo Ricci's heart skipped a beat and secretly cried out. Sure enough, Xiao Ruxun was quite dissatisfied with the Spanish hiding the Chinese residents and not letting Xiao Ruxun take them away. He kept thinking about causing trouble for them. He had no strength three years ago, but now he had enough strength. He probably really started to plan to conquer Luzon and deal with the people from the Philippine Governor's Office!

The bishop was shocked when he saw Xiao Ruxun suddenly getting angry, so he quickly asked Matteo Ricci to translate. Matteo Ricci translated and then told him about what happened three years ago. This statement made the bishop shocked.

Could it be that Xiao Ruxun wants the Holy See to come forward and ask the Spanish government to return all the Chinese residents on the Philippines Island to Xiao Ruxun? This...

Not to mention that the Holy See and the Habsburg dynasty in Spain were related stakeholders, both sides were one of the members of the alliance that protected the Catholic Church and rejected the Reformation, and both sides had a good relationship.

When Spain annexed Portugal, the pope announced the merger of the two countries into one, which allowed the Spanish government to gain orthodox status. On the European continent, Spain has always been a supporter of the Roman Holy See. The two have equal interests, so how could they be hostile?

The anti-Catholic forces on the European continent were becoming increasingly rampant, and even the banner of the Reformation and the Anti-Catholic Alliance were launched. The status of the Roman Catholic Church plummeted, and a considerable number of people no longer believed in Christ, but instead became hostile to the Roman Catholic Church and hated the Roman Catholic Church.

Even some brave feudal lords would instruct their troops to rob and attack the Roman Catholic Church using mutiny as an excuse, so that the majesty of the Roman Catholic Church would plummet.

The inside and the face were lost, which awakened the Holy See. China was chosen to expand its business overseas, increase the number of believers, and support itself. However, they also needed the help of allies they had in Europe. Although the Pope has a name, its national strength is only a small country and cannot fight against traditional powerful forces such as Britain, France and Germany.

Now is not the era of the Crusaders.

Spain is a major force that traditionally supports the Holy See, and is also a very reliable force. It is also the current European hegemony, fighting with one and three, and fighting against France, Britain and the Netherlands at the same time. It still has a victory or defeat with each other, looking like someone hesitating. Such a powerful thigh is not held, but he wants to offend Spain for China. This deal is not worth it no matter how you look at it.

"This... General Xiao, let me tell you that the relationship between our Holy See and the Spanish government is still good. They are our very important supporters. From this perspective, we certainly condemn the Spanish government's behavior, but we still hope to resolve conflicts through dialogue. What do you think?"

Not to mention anything else, Xiao Ruxun's words already revealed the intention of attacking the Philippines. The bishop did not know Xiao Ruxun's military strength, but Matteo Ricci knew it clearly. He just said that the Spaniards were definitely not Xiao Ruxun's opponent, and if they really fought, they would definitely fail. The Philippines would definitely fall into Xiao Ruxun's hands.

The bishop is very clear that Spain is their important ally on the European continent and cannot be offended, while China is their important hope for revitalizing their reputation and cannot be given up easily. One is the present and the other is the future. How should we choose? This is a question.

Before drawing a conclusion, Xiao Ruxun must not send troops to attack the Philippines because of their affairs. Since Xiao Ruxun is willing to say it, it means that this matter is not irreversible.

If they could persuade the Spanish Philippine Governor's Office to release all the Chinese and let them return to China, then Xiao Ruxun would be satisfied. If Xiao Ruxun was satisfied, there would be no excuse to attack the Philippines, then their mission would be accomplished and their goal would be achieved.

Hello, I, Hello, everyone, so good!

The bishop came to his own conclusion instantly.

Then he told Matteo Ricci what he meant and asked Matteo Ricci's opinion. Matteo Frowned and thought about it, thinking that no matter what, it is the most important thing not to let Xiao Ruxun and Spain face it head-on.

Now Xiao Ruxun knows that Spain and the Roman Catholic Church have a good relationship. If they really want to fight, Xiao Ruxun expels all the missionaries in anger and calls on the country to expel missionaries, and that will be done.

The key is that he is going to be finished, and he doesn't know how Xiao Ruxun will treat him.

So he nodded, thinking he could give it a try.

"Dear General Xiao, the Bishop believes that war is bad, war will bring a lot of death, war is a punishment from God, war should not happen, war is..."

"Lao Li, stop talking nonsense, tell the point!"

Xiao Ruxun frowned and immediately lost his temper. Matteo Ricci nodded immediately: "The bishop said he would go to Luzon Island to persuade the Spanish Governor to release all the Chinese there, and establish a peaceful and friendly diplomatic relationship with the Ming Dynasty. If both sides can avoid war, try to avoid war."

Xiao Ruxun pondered for a moment and felt that this was the best. At the invitation of the small country to wipe out pirates, he could just send a few boats in private. However, if he captured the Philippines and rescued the Chinese, it would not be a matter of a few or a dozen boats. The noise would definitely be very loud. Maybe it would alarm the Ming court and would be of no benefit to him.

So Xiao Ruxun nodded.
Chapter completed!