"Impossible! How was this trained? It is impossible for the Chinese to train such an army..." Sir Gordon, who was sitting behind the carriage, stood up in shock and his head hit the roof of the carriage with a loud thud. It hurt. He bared his teeth.
The guest accompanied by Sir Gordon was Xiang Ying. The captain in navy uniform was as handsome as a statue. He said with a joking smile, "Aren't they Chinese? Then who are they? Westerners. The legendary elven army?”
"No, no, no, I didn't mean that... I have fought in China, and I have personally trained Chinese soldiers. I admit that Chinese soldiers are hard-working and obedient, but... these troops today are completely beyond my imagination!"
"Dear Sir Gordon, the China you have seen is just the tip of the iceberg. Jiangnan, which has been traumatized by war, cannot represent the whole of China. If China, with its five thousand years of civilization, has survived through hard work and obedience... …Don’t you think it’s a bit ridiculous then?”
Gordon hit a soft nail and sat back in his seat in embarrassment. He was extremely shocked, "Look, look! It seems that your method is useless. Even if Xiao Letian didn't say anything, he would still be famous in Europe, so he rushed His reputation cannot be suppressed by these armies!"
Benjamin sat on the first carriage in the distance. He had no idea that such a spectacle would happen behind the team. The long team blocked his sight, and the noisy and cheering crowd also disturbed his ears.
At this moment, he and Emperor Tongzhi were immersed in a conspiracy negotiation.
"Your Majesty, your speech just now was so wonderful. If the Qing Dynasty has such a wise emperor as you, I think ZTE will have no problem at all..."
Of course, Zai Chun would not miss this rare opportunity for private communication. He smiled and said, "Thank you very much for the grand welcome ceremony prepared by the Prime Minister, and thank you for your love for me... But although ZTE is my ideal, It’s also very difficult!”
Benjamin smiled. He was not afraid that Zai Chun would face difficulties, but that Zai Chun would not have any difficulties. If he could invest in an Eastern king during his term and bring endless benefits to the empire, it would definitely be famous in history, and the descendants of the empire would definitely give it to him. Make your own statue.
"Your Majesty, of course there will be difficulties in running the country. The mediocre will be defeated by the difficulties, but the brave will swim upstream... I believe your Majesty must be the latter. If you need my help, I am very willing to do my best..."
Zai Chun was so impulsive that he almost asked Benjamin directly for money, guns, and military assistance, but he still held back at the last moment.
The master's teachings played a decisive role. Xiao Letian told him more than once that the larger the negotiation, the less hasty it is to seek quick results. Diplomacy is a terrazzo-like test. Don't expose your trump card all at once.
Zai Chun suppressed the thoughts in his heart and sighed, "After all, I am still studying abroad. The empire is not in my hands at the moment. I should wait until I take charge of the government to think about topics like ZTE..."
Benjamin didn't expect that a thirteen-year-old kid could have such a calm mind, so he couldn't help but think highly of him. He didn't insist anymore, and instead introduced Zai Chun to the buildings along the way.
"St Paul's Cathedral is the central church of our Anglican Church. It was built in 1675 and completed in 171o. It can be said to be one of the most spectacular churches in the UK..."
"As soon as you slowly walk up the front steps and enter the hall, please raise your head immediately and look up at the 111-meter-high dome. In the center of the dome, there is a small but strong light. The great Sir Newton is looking up at this light. I have felt the Lord’s call from time to time…”
"Don't the Chinese believe in fate very much? If Your Majesty is a destined person, I think you can see God's figure and hear God's call from that beam of light..."
Zai Chun asked with great interest, "Really? Can God also bless me to revive the Qing Dynasty?"
"Of course. The fact that Britain can become an empire on which the sun never sets is due to the blessing of the omnipotent God... By the way, there is also a whispering wall in the cathedral, which is very interesting..."
"In the 32-meter long corridor, if you stand at one end and whisper to the wall, the people on the opposite side can clearly hear it! It's amazing..."
"Echo wall?" Zai Chun thought of the echo wall in the Temple of Heaven at that time. "Ah, I also have a building like this in the Qing Dynasty. Is it an echo wall? It's a semicircular wall. If people talk on one end, people on the other end can speak. You can hear it, I have tried it before, and it is indeed magical..."
"Oh? Are there such buildings in China? It seems that physics in ancient China was not a desert after all!"
The conversation between the two was extremely relaxed. They talked about architecture, religion, and ancient science and technology exhibitions. Zai Chun even showed off some of the future science fiction technologies that Xiao Letian envisioned for him.
When Benjamin heard that Zai Chun predicted that there would be a way to fly to objects faster and safer than a hot air balloon in the future, the Prime Minister couldn't help but sigh to himself with a smile, "He is still a child after all! What are the random thoughts in this brain? Maybe I look down on him a little bit..."
Tower Bridge is not far from St. Paul's Cathedral, only two blocks in front and back. Even if the team moves at a snail's pace in a deserted alley, twenty minutes is enough to arrive.
Soon Zaichun saw the typical round dome of St. Paul's Cathedral. The pure white marble building has the unique beauty of Western classicism. At this moment, the garden in front of the church gate was already crowded. The spectators in the square were nowhere near the Tower Bridge. More.
The steps of the cathedral were covered with bright red carpets, and baskets of blooming flowers were placed on both sides. Prince Edward was waiting with a group of members of the royal family, including his wife and son, as well as some close relatives and friends, dressed up and waiting. .
When Zai Chun's carriage stopped at the main gate, the royal singer sang a congratulatory message loudly, a long welcome trumpet team played a cheerful welcome song, and the red guards on both sides of the road collectively pulled out their weapons. The waist knife salutes the emperor of the East.
The car door opened, and Zai Chun, who was dressed in a dragon robe, walked onto the red carpet. The bright yellow flags and umbrellas of the Fourth Anniversary were immediately covered up. Then two teams of Forbidden City guards wearing yellow mandarins stood majestically on both sides of the emperor. The guardian was Emperor Tongzhi. Went up to the cathedral.
Amidst the cheers and applause, Xiao Letian and others also stepped out of the carriage, and the red carpet was suddenly filled with stars.
After all, he was facing the emperor of China. Instead of holding him back, Edward walked quickly down the steps, and the British crown prince actually came up to him.
The envoys from various European countries who were watching the ceremony were extremely jealous. It was such a great honor to have Edward come down the steps to greet him in person.
"Welcome, Your Majesty! On behalf of the British royal family, I would like to extend my most welcome to you!" At this point, Edward actually stood upright in front of Zai Chun and bowed slightly to the little emperor.
With a bang, the surrounding spectators were stunned. Although Edward's waist was not bent even fifteen degrees, the signal was too clear.
Edward has placed his identity under Emperor Tongzhi! From this point of view, the British were really not lying. They really treated the Qing Dynasty as an equal country.
This is a clear signal that must be sent back to the country as quickly as possible.
