Rule the Ming Dynasty Alone

Due to the sudden outbreak of smallpox in the East, it not only caused a devastating disaster to Europe, but also delayed Europe's enthusiasm for exploring eastward to a certain extent.

After the geographical discovery of the Cape of Good Hope, European royal families found the keys to the Indian Ocean one after another, but they encountered a smallpox epidemic that everyone feared.

However, many royal families in Europe were in financial crisis. They did not dare to compete with the astronomical religion they believed in, but instead prompted more forces to focus on the new route to the west.

Because of this, in addition to the Spanish royal family, many European nobles also sent fleets to explore the Atlantic Ocean, hoping to get a share of the pie.

In April, a fleet from France sailed on the sea in a mighty manner.

This fleet carried the glory and mission of France. Although they did not actually obtain Columbus's navigation chart, they still decided to go to the West Indies to find gold.

However, what they didn't expect was that a terrible disaster was quietly coming when they just embarked on the journey.

A crew member in the fleet suddenly fell ill, and terrible pustules broke out on his face. At first, no one realized this was a sign of smallpox until the disease spread rapidly throughout the fleet.

In the cabin, the originally strong soldiers fell ill one by one. Their faces were covered with red pustules, and then they had a high fever and moaned in pain.

Due to limited medical conditions, the captain seemed helpless and could only watch the epidemic raging, fear and despair enveloped the entire fleet.

As time went by, more and more people died, and the smell of death filled the cabin.

Even though they finally killed the infected people and threw them into the sea, the surviving crew members were greatly tortured physically and mentally, and there were even internal fights on the ship.

Under the raging smallpox epidemic, the fleet's mission was forced to interrupt.

What was originally a promising journey turned into a death voyage due to smallpox, and the entire fleet fell into unprecedented difficulties.

Finally, when the fleet reluctantly returned home, although they did not suffer any natural disasters, the ship was empty and there were very few survivors.

The smallpox epidemic not only affected Europe's enthusiasm for exploring the New World, but also slowly spread on European soil. The entire European population faced an unprecedented test.

When the time came to June, various European countries were invaded by the smallpox epidemic. A large number of people died every day, and even the king was not immune to the infection.

King Ferdinand II of Spain was unfortunately infected with the smallpox virus. You should know that smallpox is a fatal disease. This incident shocked the entire country.

Facing King Ferdinand II who had smallpox, the Spanish court physician carefully examined the condition and then solemnly recommended bloodletting as the treatment.

As for the therapeutic effect of bloodletting, people familiar with history know that many famous figures have died due to bloodletting, and now it seems that another king will be added.

Fortunately, Ferdinand II had a long life, and when he was about to die, he was awakened by his pet white horse. I don’t know if he woke up due to excitement or if it was really curative. Ferdinand II escaped from hell and finally survived.

Thanks to the success of the King of Spain, bloodletting became a cure for smallpox.

Although Spanish King Ferdinand II defeated the smallpox virus, Ferdinand II's younger brother was not so lucky. He also used bloodletting therapy, but he could not be saved.

Don't ask how many people died during the day. The sun is gloomy and clouds protect you. Three people are walking, but before they have taken ten steps, two people suddenly die across the road.

Similar tragic situations are no longer limited to India, but the entire Europe has been ravaged by the smallpox virus, and the once prosperous London has become a hell on earth.

Europe did not have fertile land, rich mineral resources, or even methods to prevent smallpox. This smallpox epidemic was even more destructive, causing an immeasurable blow to the entire European society.

You must know that Europe during this period had not yet completed primitive accumulation, and now that it has been so devastated by the smallpox virus, it may fall behind the world.

In fact, the smallpox epidemic did not stop in Europe. During Europe's exploration of South America, the smallpox virus had been brought to that new continent.

The American continent is a relatively closed area. When the smallpox virus came here, its infectivity and lethality obviously reached a higher level.

It is completely foreseeable that whether it is North America to the north or South America, which is now more active, the total population here will be cut in half.

But war is the main theme of mankind, and the Inca Empire is experiencing a major war.

As night falls, the sea breeze ripples the bay.

The Spanish fleet was moored neatly in a bay, where the lights flickered like a sea of ​​stars.

Columbus, both the governor of this land and the commander-in-chief of this fleet, was standing on the deck of the flagship, looking at the bay line in the distance.

He originally thought that as long as he found a route to India or the ancient golden country in the East, with the help of the Spanish Armada, the gold and spices here would be at his fingertips.

It's just that the gold here is not as widespread as the rumors say, and the spices have not been found so far, which is somewhat different from the oriental world that everyone imagines.

Although more magical parrots and many beautiful gems were found here, these things obviously could not satisfy the appetite of the Spanish royal family.

It is said that the 34 Spanish warships and 3,000 Spanish soldiers he led this time were enough to conquer the entire Eastern Continent and loot all the property he wanted.

Unexpectedly, their Spanish fleet encountered this indigenous imperial army. Although their weapons were very backward, they had extremely high combat qualities.

There is even a rumor that that mysterious ancient golden country in the East has a powerful fleet, even their Spanish Armada is no match.

"My Lord Governor, as long as you can help this prince regain his throne, all the gold in the golden cave in the Inca City will belong to you!" Prince Inca did not give up his throne, and he promised again at this moment.

Although he didn't think gold had any value, seeing the Spanish soldiers' obsession with gold made him realize that gold has a powerful charm for white-skinned people.

As long as he uses the gold from the Golden Cave as a bargaining chip, these white-skinned people will definitely help him restore his country.

Columbus was not interested in this Inca prince, and there was a trace of disdain in the corner of his mouth.

If he didn't need a puppet king, if he didn't need a guide, he wouldn't pay attention to this Inca prince who was like a bereaved dog.

As for the golden cave he promised, how could he need a bereaved dog to donate the gold there? And when he got there, he had to get his instructions before he could take away the gold?

Columbus suddenly noticed the lights in front of him, and a smile appeared on his face: "Prince Inca, your people have finally surrendered. We can help you return to the throne soon!"

"This prince is here!" The Inca prince waved with joy when he saw the ships sailing into the bay.

Although he is already a wandering prince, he is ultimately the orthodox member of the Inca Empire and one of its legal heirs.

Since everyone knew that their father had become a puppet, more and more people defected to him, and his military strength was also strengthened step by step.

What he instigated tonight was the Inca navy. This navy was once an obstacle to the Spanish fleet moving north, but now it will be used for his own use.

Columbus was a proud man, but he truly despised the approaching Inca fleet.

In fact, this Inca fleet was not worthy of its name. The reason why he had not gone north was mainly because the wind direction of the season was wrong, but it was destined to be impossible to tell the whole story to the Inca prince.

But now that this fleet has switched over, it has reduced some unnecessary troubles for his own fleet, and even brought a small boost.

"What happened?" The Inca prince who was waving was suddenly stunned and looked very confused.

The movement in the bay attracted the attention of many people. In the confused eyes of everyone, they saw that the boats approaching here were suddenly set on fire, and the small boats were filled with flammable firewood and grease.

"Haha... Go to hell, you white-skinned man!" The Inca warriors lit firewood and grease on the boat, and instantly the flames shot up into the sky, and they jumped into the sea with a look of wild laughter.

Hundreds of small boats that appeared in the bay instantly turned into fire ships. Under the influence of the sea wind, they were like sharp arrows rushing towards the Spanish fleet anchored in the bay.

"No, this is a countermeasure!" Facing the Inca fleet that suddenly turned against the water, Columbus seemed to be belatedly saying.

In fact, he really didn't understand that the West Indians were obviously extremely backward, but they had a military acumen that even their superior Europeans could not match.

But it was too late. The fire ships ignited more than 30 Spanish warships anchored in the bay, and the Spanish fleet suddenly fell into chaos.

As the fire spread rapidly, the entire Spanish fleet was surrounded by a sea of ​​​​fire, and the sky-high firelight clearly illuminated the frightened faces of the Spaniards on the deck.

"on fire!"

"Everyone put out the fire quickly!"

"Are you kidding? How can we put out this fire?"

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The Spanish soldiers fled in panic, but the fire was too fierce to escape, and it seemed that only death was waiting for them.

cough! cough! cough!

While the Spanish fleet was busy putting out the fire, Liu Tao had already led a rocket force to lurk on the hills of the bay, and immediately took the opportunity to add more fire to the Spanish fleet.

For a time, almost none of the thirty-four ships had a chance, and they were all surrounded by fire.

"No, I can't swim!"

"Ah...someone come and save me!"

"We in Spain are invincible, it's a head-to-head confrontation!"

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The three thousand Spanish elites accompanying the ship struggled in the sea of ​​​​fire. Although they were full of unwillingness, especially the Inca Empire used underhanded tactics, many Spanish soldiers were eventually killed in the sea of ​​​​fire.

In fact, in terms of personal combat power, they are far better than the Inca soldiers. However, there is a bonus of Chinese wisdom here, and some people actually borrowed the classic case of the Battle of Chibi.

puff! puff! puff!

Originally, some Spanish soldiers jumped into the sea to escape, but when they finally swam ashore, they were faced with poisonous arrows, and then they were shot on the beach one after another.

"Asshole! I'll be back!"

Columbus was very lucky. Relying on his familiarity with sea winds and currents, he led his Santa Maria to escape from the bay that was like a sea of ​​fire, but he sailed away bitterly.

There are only a hundred or so people left on his ship. Now let alone helping the Inca prince to restore his country, it is difficult to even gain a foothold in this new continent.

Faced with this major defeat, Columbus knew he could only go back to the Spanish royal family for help, hoping that they could support him with another Spanish Armada.

After the Inca Empire eliminated the Spanish fleet, it can be said that it eliminated the biggest threat within the Inca Empire, and Su Can's ambitions were further exposed.

Inca Royal City, the center of the Inca Empire.

On the towering steps of the Sun Temple, under the gaze of everyone, Su Can, wearing a set of gorgeous and exquisite yellow imperial robes, was slowly walking up to the altar.

A ray of sunlight penetrated through the clouds and was shining on the golden crown, making it shine as if this was the sacred brilliance given to Su Can by the Sun God.

Su Can was born into a military family in the Ming Dynasty. Although his family was not wealthy, the whole family took care of each other in the military, so it was considered a good background.

Because he was smart and studious since he was a child, and he had great ambitions, he became the second martial arts champion under the new system after Yu Yuanzan.

He was lucky enough to become one of the captains of the Luzon Golden Fleet, which gave him early access to the ocean.

If there were no accidents, his life would be tied to the Ming Dynasty. If there are enough opportunities, he may become a high-ranking general such as the Ming Dynasty's military commander or general, and even leave hereditary military positions for his descendants.

It was just a twist of fate that he was selected by the imperial court as the commander-in-chief of the Americas, and followed Liu Zhang to the New World to find treasure seeds.

As a result, things slowly went awry, and he accidentally took control of the royal city. He was even given a yellow robe by his own subordinates, and finally took control of the Inca Empire as a national master.

Su Can's face was solemn and majestic, and every step he took was steady and powerful, showing the domineering power of the emperor who was about to ascend the throne.

That's right, he is no longer satisfied with his status as a national master, but wants to announce to the world that he will be crowned emperor and become an emperor like the Ming Dynasty.

He is not the Inca King, but the Inca Emperor, an existence that can be equal to the Ming Emperor.

When Su Can reached the highest point of the altar, the high priest of the Inca Empire began to recite the ancient coronation oath loudly, and the sound echoed in every corner of the temple.

Then, the priest slowly put a crown on Su Can's head. Su Can was no longer the Ming Dynasty's American general, but the new emperor of the Inca Empire. (End of chapter)