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The Kingdom of Spain, which had transported precious metals from the Americas for more than a century, not only set the first record for the largest and longest inflation in European history, but also set a record for the rapid erosion and degeneration of venereal diseases by the aristocratic bureaucracy of a European kingdom.

The Kingdom of Spain, which was overwhelmed by the precious metals of the New World, held almost as many balls and banquets per year by its royal family and nobility as all other European countries since the 16th century.

This court fashion record was not broken until the mid-17th century by Louis XIV of France. And the aphrodisiacs and psychedelics, which killed themselves more often than they cooled themselves, spread from within the aristocracy of the Kingdom of Spain and spread like a flood to the entire European high society.

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Fernando, the Spanish government's top political official in the Lisbon region, made a diplomatic overture to the "American Commercial Mission" and in just two days, women and children inside and outside the city became aware of it.

Naturally, this development allowed Spanish officials and merchants to take a semblance of dominance. Although the Portuguese aristocracy and some chambers of commerce knew that this did not prevent the United States and Portugal from reaching a series of cooperation in private, the Portuguese aristocracy, including Theodosio II, Duke of Bragança, was still stunned and quickly retreated.

No way, who is the official of the Kingdom of Spain who is the current legitimate ruler of Portugal?

But at least one more benefit was that Portuguese aristocrats such as the Duke of Bragança saved money on banquets, and Spanish officials and businessmen in Lisbon began to arrange a banquet, and invitations to a grand ball were also invited to the Portuguese aristocracy, which was deeply rooted in Lisbon.

A big ball? If it weren't for Fernando's public and repeated assertion that it was for the hospitality of the "U.S. government business mission," there is no guarantee that some Spanish aristocratic officials would have been able to accuse themselves of making something out of the ball.

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The luxurious carriages of the Spaniards waited outside the manor in the afternoon, while the men and women of the manor did not clean up until an hour before the dinner dance.

This time, it was rare that Su Zining and others agreed that they decided to defeat several men and women of the Spaniards at one time, which can be regarded as fully prepared.

In addition to Su Zining and Yan Xiaosong, who had abandoned their status as "parliamentarians", wore timeless suits, Zhou Kemin and Zhu Xiaoli, the military uniforms of the two officers were deliberately ironed, and they also wore temporary sashes, and their leather shoes were polished. Yang Wenwen and three other women designed and made a modified Victorian dress in Lisbon several days in advance.

In view of the fact that some fashion concepts could not be fully realized last time, Yang Wenwen has made a lot of efforts this time. The royal lady's style, ladylike style, and princess makeup are still the choices of the three of them, but both the materials and details are decorated with the best materials that can be found in this century.

"This loser woman......" Seeing the three ladies checking each other's clothes, Yan Xiaosong twitched his face on the side, complaining to Su Zining, "See, just Yuan Xinyi's silk printed shawl, I bet that the cost on it is enough to fill a boatload of Ming Dynasty people to travel around the world!" ”

"Sometimes, they know how to get other people's attention better than we do." Su Zining didn't care, who called him rich now, "We just want to give some hillbillies a chance to slap their swollen faces and become fat after they have no place to embarrass themselves." ”

"You mean that Baron Moreira Lopez? A poor Portuguese ......" Yan Xiaosong seemed to think of the Portuguese Lopez again.

It is said that Baron Moreira has even given his family several plantations in Brazil in Portuguese aristocratic circles, so that Miss "Dear Yang Wenwen" can choose a beautiful sailboat!

"Isn't it...... If it weren't for our tight schedule, I believe it wouldn't be long before Yang Wenwen would be able to bring a fleet back to Manhattan by herself, and of course, there would be a few boatloads of Portuguese people of all ages ......" Su Zining's poisonous tongue was unusually smooth at this time, but only halfway through speaking, he quickly stopped, and then glanced at Yan Xiaosong, "Look, our Caterina is also good today, are you sure it's right to take her to the ball today?" ”

"If you are locked up in the manor again, she may leave us all in the sea halfway......" Yan Xiaosong smiled, and then hurriedly walked towards Caterina who appeared in the living room.

Former Spanish Lieutenant Caterina under the fence with a group of desperate die-hard sentrals is now the acting captain of the Mayflower, and this Spanish girl, who appeared as a maid most of the time, is now standing in front of Yan Xiaosong in a graceful and elegant dress, her face is red.

"Well, Yang Wenwen's design is good, such a headgear is just right for your short hair." Yan Xiaosong looked left and right, showing a satisfied smile.

"So what would I be? Your maid, or the captain of the Mayflower, or a captive? Caterina pouted, as if she was entangled in her identity that had been unclear since she was "captured" by the other party.

"Is it okay to be a friend?" Yan Xiaosong thought about it, and finally smiled perfunctorily.

Seeing that the time was almost up, everyone slowly walked out of the manor, among which Zhou Kemin was still carrying a large suitcase. The suitcase contained his beloved accordion, which he had once taken to the customs anti-smuggling ship, and was now the only thing that Zhou Kemin could express himself.

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Like the banquet in the residence of a governor in the Azores more than a month ago, the arrival of the American mission stunned the Spaniards and Portuguese in the ballroom of the lavishly decorated official residence.

Like the Portuguese, who had already dealt with the Americans many times, even after the Renaissance, the aesthetics of the people of this era were still strict and lacking, and it still could not stop the self-shame of Spanish officials and family members such as Fernando.

Looking at himself in a black and white striped high-waisted tutu like a zebra, or a long skirt with monotonous vertical lines, or a long tail skirt with several layers of fabrics studded with gold and silver threads, I feel that my once self-righteous rich identity has become so rustic.

After a moment of consternation, several members of the Spanish aristocracy, who showed off the nobility of 17th-century women, showed off their two treasures on their chests, and after a moment of consternation, retreated into the side hall of the ball like a cat that had fled into the wilderness.

And the male aristocrats wearing leggings and wearing monochrome lines embellished with jewels like circus tight waistcoats only stared thoughtfully at Su Zining and Yan Xiaosong's simple suits and ties.

The Spanish officers looked at the two American ** officers wearing straight military uniforms and ribbons, and their eyes were full of provocative gazes after inferiority.

The Renaissance European ball was full of all kinds of original artistic expressions, a large harpsichord stood on one side of the ballroom, and several cello, violinist, drummer and other musicians stood next to it.

It took almost an hour for a warm greeting and introduction, and the few jealous glances quickly disappeared as the identities of the American mission were revealed. And more young and old began to squint and follow the figures of the three exotic ladies.

In the eyes of the Spaniards, these American men and women with oriental faces are all nobles with incredible status! Well, since they are nobles, they are all civilized people, so there is no need to care about their respective civilization processes, right? Although I do have a bit of that......

Dance music to the accompaniment of several uncontrollable classical instruments pervades the living room, and the Spanish and Portuguese nobles and men line up with each other, performing what they consider to be the "duck steps" of high society.

Well, it's really too much like a duck dance, bending his calves and taking figure-eight steps, spreading his arms, and squatting together...... A few people who have been dancing in the forest since they started college looked at them and fell asleep. Fortunately, there are constantly Spanish or Portuguese aristocrats coming to interrupt and chat, otherwise Yang Wenwen and the other three ladies would have the idea of quitting.

"These Yankees ......" In the corner, Fernando was talking quietly with a businessman with an aristocratic background, his eyes glancing a few times from time to time, "Are you sure they hardly need anything from us?" ”

"No, they need a lot of things and a huge amount! But it's not what we think of spices, gems, or cane sugar......."

The big Spanish businessman had a bitter face, as if he was very puzzled by the result of the previous negotiations. "Lord Viscount, I dare say they even have plans to remove all of Spain's horses, Seville cotton wool, and Bilbao ironware, but they only need less than a bushel of spices."

"And what do we get?" Fernando didn't care what the Americans were going to buy, he just wanted not to let the Portuguese take the biggest fat away.

"They claim that the United States can produce a qiē, including something that is unique in the world." The eyes of the big Spanish businessman lit up at this time, "Glass! Mirror! And medicines that are said to cure the plague, and if these are true, they are all things that can drive the whole of Europe crazy! ”

"The Portuguese have tasted the sweetness in these things, you have to keep an eye on them! This is where the honor and interest of the whole Kingdom of Spain lies! After Fernando finished speaking, he put on a big smile and walked towards the American with his wine.

On the other side, Yang Wenwen and the other three ladies are getting together with a group of Spanish noblewomen, even though all kinds of unknown spice powders or perfumes make the three modern ladies drowsy, Yang Wenwen is still energetic and smiling to sell her beautiful fashion concept.

"Hmm...... Mrs. Fernando, your husband should equip you with a variety of foundations, liquids, and perfumes for the morning and evening, especially eyebrow pencils and lipsticks of different sizes, otherwise your youth will be delayed by those vulgar men! ”

"Miss Dosio, I'm a little shocked, the gold necklace really defiles your white neck, why don't you choose a silk scarf with a softer and richer color? This is in our United States, only civilians wear gold necklaces, oh, sorry, I don't mean anything else! ”

"Miss Anna, I can assure you that if I bring the full-time tailor of the house, you will be able to wear an oriental court dress that looks younger than I am! And it's the year-round kind! ”

The startled Yang Wenwen fooled a group of Spanish aristocratic women, and they all wanted to go home immediately, and drove their tasteless men out of the bedroom. If it weren't for Yuan Xinyi's stubborn pulling, it is estimated that Yang Wenwen would have said something to the old Spanish woman who was obviously over 50 years old......

Just when the fashion rhythm and interest topics of the entire dance party were dominated by Su Zining and other "foreigners", suddenly in the corner of the ball, a sharp sound of items breaking came.

The whole dance scene was silent, and a European girl who clearly belonged to the style of the American dress was cowering in the corner with a frightened gaze, and the porcelain on the wooden shelf on one side was shattered.

Not far away, a middle-aged man dressed as a Spanish officer was looking at the panicked girl with a strange smile on his face.

"Oh, unaccompanied!" Yan Xiaosong saw that it was Katarina, and quickly nodded slightly to several Spanish officials around him, and then strode towards the crowd that had an accident.

As soon as Yan Xiaosong moved, including Su Zining and others, they also surrounded him, and everyone had a trace of imperceptible worry on their faces, especially Yan Xiaosong, who was walking in the front, and the expression on his face actually looked a little solemn.

"This ......" Yan Xiaosong looked left and right at the party who was standing stunned and stared at each other on the spot, and turned his head to the Spanish officer.

"Lieutenant Commander Perez, Internal Affairs Officer of the Fleet of the Royal Spanish Navy in Las Palmas! Your Excellency the Honourable Member Yan, The Spanish officer straightened his chest, and then looked at Caterina with a strange smile, "I seem to see someone familiar...... Lieutenant Caterina de Elantso, why are you here? ”

Yuan Xinyi quickly translated, and then suddenly covered her mouth with her hand. This action made the Spanish officer more certain of his suspicions.

Worst! Su Zining and Yan Xiaosong's faces changed at the same time.

"Lieutenant Catalina of the Spanish Navy, acting boatswain of the Santa Maria, took over as boatswain of Captain Banans on 17 January 1621, while the Santa Maria was anchored in Las Palmas...... On the night of January 19, 1621, instigated sailors to murder all the male officers on board the Santa Maria! ”

Lieutenant Colonel Perez said, taking a few steps around the pale Catalina with great interest, and then raised his voice a little higher: "Now it is being pursued by the Las Parmas fleet and the port garrison!" ”

As soon as these words were spoken, almost all the Spaniards and Portuguese present cried out, and even several Spanish guards outside the ballroom surrounded them with weapons in their hands.

"You know, it was their ......," Caterina suddenly shouted, but after a few words, she closed her mouth again, her whole body trembling.

"As a junior officer, you have committed treason by openly contradicting your superiors, and even instigating the crew to kill all male officers, including the acting captain and first mate, and finally snatching the battleship and escaping!"

Lieutenant Colonel Perez's smile gradually became hideous, and his gaze at Su Zining and the others became much more fierce.

"Mr. Lieutenant Colonel, I think you must have misunderstood!" Su Zining stopped Yan Xiaosong, who was about to step forward, and walked to the Spanish officer who was a head shorter than him with a stern expression, "Miss Caterina is our American friend, and it was her desperate rescue at sea that saved us from the danger of our lives, could it be that a person who has made great contributions to the friendship between the two countries will be a traitor to Spain?" ”

"Your Excellency Councillor Su, I don't dare to speculate as to how the American Mission came to Lisbon, but I only care about where the Santa Maria is?" The Spanish officer narrowed his eyes, then saluted Fernando, who had heard the wind, "Your Excellency, it is a pleasure to attend your ball, but I may have to arrest this rebel and these liars who may pose as diplomatic envoys in the name of military affairs!" ”

"Lieutenant Colonel Perez, do you have enough evidence to prove these words?" Fernando was stunned for a moment, obviously not believing that these Americans, who had extremely noble manners, could be liars.

"The proof is me, because I know her! And I even suspect that these so-called Americans are fake, they are most likely pirates, and their wealth is all robbed! ”

As soon as Lieutenant Colonel Perez said this, including the Duke of Bragança of Portugal, who had always kept a low profile at the ball, they were all taken aback, and the women retreated one after another, and in an instant, the entire crowd at the ball stood in a big circle with Su Zining and others as the center.

"Look...... Let's play big......" Su Zining pouted at Yan Xiaosong, who was speechless, and said that he couldn't justify himself.

"Then capture the thief and capture the king first......" Yan Xiao tightened his tie, turned around and looked at Fernando, who was vigilant and now directly controlled the life and death of his own people, and then suddenly showed a smile.

"Your Excellency Fernando, this Lieutenant Colonel Perez seems to be questioning me? As the Deputy Envoy of the European Commercial Mission authorized by the United States Government, I am extremely puzzled by the unreasonable accusations made by the Spanish Crown. ”

As he spoke, he turned to Lieutenant Colonel Perez with disdain at the corners of his mouth, "Several escapees who took the lead in inciting sailors to rebel and kill the commander and kidnap Miss Caterina wounded me in the process of attacking the American mission on the ship, but with the timely help of Miss Caterina, these villains were killed by our soldiers, and the Santa Maria also sank due to heavy damage and misfire. ”

This completely reasonable explanation suddenly made the Portuguese nobles on the scene nod frequently, and many people breathed a sigh of relief.

"You made it all up, didn't you?!" Lieutenant Colonel Perez smiled coldly, as if he had already guessed that the other party would make it up.

"Now the Mayflower of the American Mission is in port, and all the remaining sailors of the Mayflower, as well as the former Santa Maria, can testify! And there are also officials from Angra Herosmo in the Azores who can testify that one of the seriously wounded diehards who coerced sailors to be pirates at that time was handed over to the local sheriff! ”

Yan Xiaosong walked back and forth unhurriedly, and his reaction to Perez had long been expected.

"Moreover, I also found out that while we were resting in the Azores, there were quite a few mysterious people who were following us, and even after leaving the port, there were ships following us...... Maybe I was too sensitive, but I thought, could it be that a bunch of pirates in your mouth could have something that the whole of Europe could not have been? ”

"Are you suspicious of the Spanish Navy?" was changed by Yan Xiaosong like this, and even Fernando on the side frowned.

At sea in this era, even the national navy would make a cameo appearance in the pirate business, and there were various reasons for robbery, and even in order to replenish fresh water, they would rob their own merchant ships, not to mention a foreign merchant ship full of amazing wealth.

"I believe that the fleet of the Kingdom of Spain in Las Palmas was indeed chasing the rebels on the Santa Maria, and even followed them all the way to the Azores, but...... A persistent military officer like you, and the one who insisted that Caterina was the one who killed the commander at that time, didn't there be a little else to hide? Miss Caterina said just now, you know something......"

As for the inside story of the Santa Maria's male officer trying to rape Caterina, Pérez is of course very aware that in such an army where sows have been drying sable cicadas for months at sea, even female lieutenants who have been hyped up by some people in Spain will inevitably be coveted.

Perez not only did not treat this matter correctly, but also unilaterally drove Caterina to a corner, which has to be said to be a crime of concealing the truth, especially for someone like Caterina who was received by the Pope.

"But she did kill several officers...... "Perez was a little flustered.

"That's your judgment, but what does it have to do with us, the United States? All I know is that when I was dying, it was Miss Caterina who stepped forward, and she deserved to be a hero to be revered by the Kingdom of Spain and by all of us in the United States! Yan Xiaosong was aggressive and excited, and the Spanish ladies around him were moved to tears.

This shit! Pig brains! It actually caught the attention of the Americans! The situation turned in an instant, and even Fernando was a little angry.

"I'm sorry, Viscount Fernando, I ......" Perez would never dare to tell the real story, otherwise several bishops present would have burned him to death because the male officer of the Santa Maria had attempted to rape the "nun lieutenant"!

The people who were surrounded by false alarms all looked at the poor Spanish lieutenant colonel with disgusted expressions.

"Lieutenant Colonel Perez, are you a nobleman?" Yan Xiaosong suddenly picked up a glass of wine from the side at this time, and then looked at the other party's pale face mysteriously.

"Oh...... Yes, my grandfather was an attendant to His Majesty King Philip II and was awarded the title of baron-to-be...... "Perez's mind was already confused, and he didn't know why the other party suddenly asked like this.

"That's good......" Yan Xiaosong nodded with satisfaction, then turned his head and suddenly showed a mysterious smile at Zhu Xiaoli beside him, "How accurate is the pistol in the 17th century?" I mean night? ”

Zhu Xiaoli was stunned for a moment, looked around, and then lowered his voice: "I don't know how the 17th-century black powder pistol is, but I know that the modern pistol I am carrying now, unless I have been professionally trained, in the case of bad light, the chance of hitting the human body for the first time beyond 20 meters is not more than 10%...... For a gunpowder pistol, I guess the target must be an elephant. ”

"Well, well, it just so happens that I joined a shooting club, and I'm not an elephant."

After muttering to Zhu Xiaoli as if no one was around, Yan Xiaosong turned around and walked in front of Lieutenant Colonel Perez, raised his hand with a smile, and poured wine on the other party's face.

"In that case...... Lieutenant Colonel Perez has just sternly insulted my personality and Miss Katerina's reputation, and for the sake of the dignity of the American Republic of China and myself, I formally propose a duel to you! As a gentleman, I chose a more conservative weapon, a pistol. You can do whatever you want...... I implore His Excellency Fernando to be a witness to my duel with Lieutenant Colonel Perez, in the garden? ”

After speaking, Yan Xiaosong stretched out his hand to Zhu Xiaoli. The latter was stunned for a moment, then slowly pulled out his pistol and handed it over.

"You're crazy!" At this moment, not only Yang Wenwen and the three ladies were shocked, but even Caterina shouted loudly.

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