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I know the Chinese 'discovered' a good part of world, based on the books of Menzies (1421 and 1434).

Also that the treasure ships would dwarf anything Europe had at that time.

Now, There is one thing I don't get.

Why didn't they sail up the Thames or the Seine? going straight to the major powers?

Having one of those ships sailing up the Thames would surely give the women selling cod and flounder at the Strand something else to talk about?

According to Menzie they were aware of Europe, so why not pop by?

Anyone?
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