The enemies in fate are all sentient. After Yi Wang and Fangguan cursed in low voices, Zai Chun, who was originally extremely calm, suddenly felt his heart tremble. He seemed to have a premonition of something, and his head immediately turned to the crowd, trying his best. to find that inexplicable feeling of uneasiness.
But what could he find among the tens of thousands of onlookers? It was already very dark, and there were waving pens and hats everywhere, and the crowd was so crowded that it was impossible to tell who was who.
Zai Chun frowned and turned his head back, because the barge was about to dock at the dock. The sailor on the bow had already thrown the thick cable onto the shore. Four sailors on the shore quickly started to tie the cable.
"Dear Your Majesty, please go ashore first. We have commandeered an earl's manor at the mouth of the river. You can rest there tonight. We will send you back before the Zhiyuan sets sail tomorrow morning..."
Zai Chun nodded, "Thank you. I don't have to send my belongings back. Please prepare a dedicated warehouse for us!"
"No problem, everything has been arranged. The attendants from Buckingham Palace will assist your men and do all the reception work. Please, please come ashore!"
The flag cover finally moved from the bow to the British land. Walking on the wooden gangway, Zhai Chun couldn't help but have mixed feelings: "This is the land of Europe. I finally set foot on it. From now on, my name will be remembered in history." Forever!"
At that moment, it was as if Eastern and Western civilizations suddenly merged from being distinct from each other. The wall of civilization that had existed for thousands of years was kicked open with a huge hole in Zaichun's step.
This is Britain, this is Europe. Zai Chun finally set foot on the land of the West and became the first Chinese king in history to visit Europe.
At that moment, the flags and umbrellas were blown by the gust of wind. Hundreds of reporters from major European newspapers had been waiting here. The tripod of the camera had already been deployed. When the emperor of the Qing Dynasty set foot on British soil, he only Hear puff puff puff... There was a burst of spotlights, and a sun seemed to rise from the ground.
These photos are destined to become headline news in newspapers and magazines around the world for some time to come, marking the beginning of a much-anticipated diplomatic era in Europe.
The crowd suddenly became excited. People in the 19th century still respected the imperial power very much, especially the emperor of the mysterious Eastern Empire, which made everyone excited. People cheered long live and applauded desperately.
"Long live! Please say something! Long live...please say something!"
What started as an excited request from a group of reporters gradually turned into a unanimous voice. The voice became louder and louder. The British police who maintained order were pushed back again and again, and the cordon was overturned several times.
At this moment, Zai Chun's face turned rosy with excitement. The Duke of Newcastle next to him smiled awkwardly and said, "I'm really sorry, this was not what we planned. The people are really too enthusiastic!"
"If His Majesty is not ready, then we can just get in the carriage and leave!" the Duke said with a smile.
Walk? Zai Chun will not leave. This boy is born with the characteristic of being driven crazy. In the Qing Dynasty, the emperor's dignity was shaped by a sense of distance from the people.
No matter whether he ascends the throne or gets married, he rarely has the opportunity to interact with the people at the bottom. All ceremonies are performed in advance by the Ministry of Etiquette, and all occasions are as step-by-step as acting.
That kind of cheesy celebration didn't appeal to people's hearts at all. Zai Chun couldn't feel the pleasure of blood surging and adrenaline hormones secreting.
He shook his head at the Duke, "No! I can't chill the hearts of these simple people. Since you want to hear a few words from me, then just do it..." After saying this, Zai Chun slowly stretched out his right hand, with the palm of his hand pointing towards There was a little smile on the people's faces.
This was a gesture to ask the people to stop talking. Gradually, the reporters in the circle closest to His Majesty the Emperor began to shut up.
"Stop talking, His Majesty the Emperor has something to say...Stop talking!" The silent reminder spread into the distance like ripples touching the water, and soon the pier where tens of thousands of people gathered slowly became quiet, and everyone While watching the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the people behind him stood on tiptoe desperately.
There were no microphones in this era. If you wanted to speak in front of many people, you had to rely on your own voice and a special metal amplifier.
The loudspeaker made of pure copper with etched patterns is installed on the bracket, with the light side facing the crowd, so that the sound can be collected to the maximum extent.
Zaichun didn't see this kind of thing in the Ryukyu military camp. The instructors in the new camp were willing to take out such big speakers once they started swearing. However, the ones there were made of simple tinplate, while the British ones used pure copper with etched patterns. The speakers have different levels of sophistication but the principle is the same.
After taking three deep breaths, Chun spoke.
"Dies and gentlen..." No one present expected that the little emperor spoke a string of English. Although the accent was weird, everyone could understand it.
Zai Chun has completely entered the state at this moment, showing his oriental emperor style to the British people without any reservation with only a slight smile.
"Gentlemen! Ladies! Thank you for your warm welcome. I think each of you comes here with great curiosity, right?"
"Haha, some people would guess what the distant Eastern Emperor on the other side of the earth would look like? Could it be a monster with a green face and fangs that looks like the fangs of your legendary evil dragon? I think someone will definitely bring it. Based on all kinds of bizarre speculations...am I right?"
With a bang, the crowd burst into laughter. The little emperor's joke touched the hearts of all the people present. They really didn't expect that the emperor of the Qing Dynasty was so close to the people and was willing to tell jokes to us, the most ordinary lower-class British people.
At that moment, everyone present's impression of Emperor Tongzhi suddenly improved several points.
"Well, today I... Emperor Tongzhi of the Qing Dynasty, officially stand in front of you. There is no green face and fangs, nor the terrifying appearance of the evil dragon. I am just me, an Eastern monarch, an Eastern emperor who represents the inheritance of the three thousand years of ancient country. !”
Zai Chun clenched his fists tightly and encouraged himself, "Today, we have witnessed history together. The highest level of diplomatic activities between Eastern and Western civilizations has just begun..."
"This is a scene that is destined to go down in history. This is a moment that is destined to be written into textbooks. No matter whether my visit can bring any substantial diplomatic agreement, but I can stand here!"
"The fact that I can stand here means that the iceberg of Eastern and Western civilization has been broken! A breakthrough that has not been seen in three thousand years is breaking through the ice at this moment!"
Zai Chun became more and more excited, and this excitement also infected the British people present. The Duke of Newcastle couldn't believe his ears, and he couldn't believe that this was Zai Chun's impromptu speech.
Is this what a thirteen-year-old child should say?
Zai Chun blushed and opened his arms in a hug. He looked at the excited British people and said loudly, "The glory of history shines brightly at this moment. This honor does not belong to me..."
"The honor belongs to you and me! To all the British people here! To the great Her Majesty the Queen! To all peace-loving... people throughout Europe!"
"Let me pass on the cheers you sent me to you!"
"Long live the Queen!"
"Long live Britain!"
"Long live the people!"
Aixinjueluo Zaichun gave his first speech in Europe at the Thames Estuary!
The whole of Europe was shocked!
