The Rise of the European Emperor

This three-step strategy is much safer than Cortez's approach in history. In history, Cortez originally sent troops out of passion. After arriving in the Aztec Empire, he was also lucky. He was mistaken for the messenger of the "White God" and was honored as a guest of honor. Otherwise, he would have been killed by the barbarians of the Aztec Empire long ago.

As for uniting the enemies of the Aztec Empire later, it was a mistake. Who told him to have a local lover named Marina. With a local 25-year-old boy and a leading party, it is naturally much more convenient to do things.

All in all, Cortez is a lucky man who ran to Mexico recklessly with his blood, but made mistakes by mistake.

And then that Pizarro was probably also stimulated by Cortez's shit shipment. After all, Cortez got into the high position of Marquis later. Before conquering Mexico, Cortes was just a son of a nobleman without inheritance rights. Of course, Pizarro also took the risk and succeeded...

It is much safer to switch to Marin's three-step strategy than Cortez's approach. After all, in terms of the art of war - "Know yourself and the enemy and you will never be imperiled in a hundred battles." As a sophisticated monarch, Marin would not pin his hopes on luck, it's better to be safe.

Moreover, it was also a clever move to use the Aztecs to mine silver mines by themselves in the early days. Marin provided technologically advanced smelting furnaces and provided experts to help explore the mines, which would definitely greatly increase the silver production of the Aztec Empire.

However, the Aztecs are relatively ignorant after all, similar to Old Black. Even if they obtained a large amount of silver, Marin could easily exchange the silver from the Aztecs with cheap commodities, such as glass beads. Then, bring it back to Europe to solve the money shortage problem.

This method is very slippery used by Westerners in later generations. They take advantage of the scissors to purchase minerals cheaply from African blacks. Then, sell industrial products at high prices and earn huge profits. It's a pity that later generations came out of such a monstrous country as China, a spoiler who would sell it for money. Then, European and American industries were so unlucky. Your product sells for $10, right? Huaxia sells it for 1 dollar. Old Hei was already poor, so of course he bought cheap things... So, it is not without reason that Europeans and Americans in later generations hate China. Because, their jobs were smashed...

In other words, if there is no spoiler, Marin can use scissors or even more perverted tricks to buy a lot of silver from the Aztecs at a low price. Then, use it to mint money and use it in trade with Ming.

Finally, wait until the Aztecs feel wrong and want more, and then send troops to take Mexico in one fell swoop. By that time, Marin had already penetrated most of Mexico. The army also has specific goals, and it will never run around like headless chickens.

Marin learned this trick from the little devil. Although it is said that Marin is more hostile to the little devil, it has to be said that the little devil did make a lot of preparations for his invasion of China. For example, many spies were sent to enter China to survey and map maps, so as to prepare for entering China in the future.

The same is true of Marin's plan-he first sent engineers to guide the Aztecs to develop silver mines, and then expand the scale of trade. In this way, a large number of merchants will enter the territory of the Aztec Empire. Marin would send spies dressed as businessmen to wander around the Aztec Empire, surveying maps and marking the terrain. Then, when the war of conquest begins, armies can quickly move directly to important targets.

In fact, this trick can be used not only in the Aztec Empire, but also in the Inca Empire. As long as you are fully prepared, you can go down in one fell swoop...

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The reason why Marin changed his mind and did not immediately send troops to force Mexico was because he was dissuaded by Kohler. Kohler asked Marin - why did you occupy Mexico?

Marin naturally said it was for silver, but Kohler asked—if the other party took the initiative to mine silver and exchanged it for you at a low price, why would they want to conquer it violently? in addition,

If you really bring down the Aztec Empire, that would be called a pit...

If the Aztec Empire was really defeated, it would definitely be impossible to hide it. At that time, it will be difficult to keep the news of silver production in Mexico.

It will be troublesome at that time. If Marin is not fully prepared, Spain and Portugal will definitely swarm in and compete with Marin for territory. What? Agreement? This thing can be torn up at any time, as long as the benefits are big enough...

Therefore, Marin was frightened by these words...

Yes, if the Aztec Empire was really captured, it would be impossible to hide it. At that time, Mexico, the country of silver, will be exposed to the eyes of the world. Then, the fact that Mexico is rich in silver must not be covered in paper. Then, Spain and Portugal certainly couldn't bear it. As for other countries - few are good...

Therefore, Marin forcibly endured the temptation to annex Mexico now, and instead first supported the Aztec Empire to vigorously develop silver mines. Then, use it to trade with yourself.

Moreover, it is not easy to attract attention by annexing Mexico later. When France and Spain are torn apart on a large scale and attract the attention of the whole of Europe, Marin can quietly send people to engage in the Aztec Empire. Because everyone's attention has been drawn away...

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But now, for Marin, the most important thing is not to send troops to annex Mexico, but to fully develop the navy. For example, vigorously build ships and recruit more sailors. When you can single-handedly sweep the warships coveted by others in Mexico, you can "officially announce". At that time, it is useless even if someone is jealous. Because Marin's strength can already covet those challengers...

Another point is that the silver produced in Mexico needs to be covered. Therefore, Marin needs to "fabricate" another silver origin. For example, Marin has long thought of Japan...

Japan is indeed a silver producing area, and it is far in the east of the Far East. At the beginning, the treaty signed by Marin stipulated that Japan was a colony of Beihai State.

If Marin excuses that the silver is all made in Japan, then it will not be a big problem. Not to mention that many countries do not have air routes to Japan, even if there are, it is difficult to put their strength into the Far East.

Then, Marin can buy silver from Mexico at a low price, while falsely claiming that "these silver are all made in Japan." In this way, the eyes of the world are turned to the east. Marin, on the other hand, can hide in America and make a fortune quietly...

Moreover, Japan does not complain about this blame. Because Japan is indeed very rich in silver...