As the saying goes, don't hit the smiling person. No matter how much Montauban hates this, this is still a diplomatic situation, and the Chinese people cannot stop him from speaking, especially apologizing.
After three glasses of champagne, Liu Dadao, as a chef, absolutely couldn't stay here any longer. At Xiao Letian's signal, the imperial chef withdrew.
But Montauban obviously didn't want it to end like this, and he actually wanted to make trouble again.
"I admit that the skills of Chinese chefs are amazing. I am convinced. From now on, I will never laugh at any Chinese chef! But I still have to remind the Queen that you should not try this third main course. …”
Before he finished speaking, there was a crisp sound on the table to Xiao Letian's right. It was General Luo Huo who smashed the tea bowl in his hand.
"Montauban! You're done, aren't you? This is Britain, not France. It's too showy to take the spotlight!"
"You are so crazy! You French guys are all our losers. You are so crazy!"
Repeated provocations finally reached the bottom of these generals, even though Xiao Letian had given numerous instructions and exhortations in the previous meeting, breaking down the importance of this diplomatic event and talking about it countless times.
These generals also knew the importance of forbearance, and they also knew Xiao Letian's general strategy, but they still couldn't control their emotions at the critical moment.
Officers like Luo Huo and Bingtaro were not from academic backgrounds. Others like Xiao Hexin, Sima Yun, Wang Huaiyuan and others still had a few years of experience in private schools when they were young.
In the later years of the war, they did not forget to read when they had time, so during the Kingdom of Heaven period they were the backbone officers at the grassroots level. If the Kingdom of Heaven had not been destroyed early, they would have all joined in at this time.
Having the skills to read and nourish one's energy, one has a much stronger ability to endure humiliation, but it is different for generals like Luo Huo who come from a rough and prosperous background. They can tolerate one or two but not three or four!
With a bang, Xiang Ying's table also fell out. Lin Zhen was the first to jump up and pointed at Montauban's nose and shouted angrily, "You're acting like a bitch. You can't eat what you like." If you like to eat, go away!”
"There have been less than 20 dishes served so far, and you have found so many faults. We Chinese don't owe you anything. The defeated general is so arrogant!"
"Yes, my defeated general is so arrogant!" A group of stormtrooper members collectively shouted angrily.
This was such a big deal that Montauban couldn't hold back his face until he turned red. He was the Count of Baliqiao named by the French Emperor, a serious conqueror of China, and today he was actually scolded as a defeated general?
"Asshole! Who is the defeated general? I am the Count of Baliqiao. I led the troops to attack Beijing! The treaty was signed because of my victory..."
Zai Chun's face turned livid when he heard this, and he was shaking with anger, but what they said was true, and there was nothing he could do about it. A loser has no right to lose his temper.
But the Chinese are different. These proud officers have the vigor of a new force. They will never tolerate the provocation of the enemy, especially the disgusting insults of Montauban.
Liang Kun laughed disdainfully after hearing Montauban's words, "Conquer Beijing City? Let me see if you conquer Naha. Let me see if you conquer Shuri Castle?"
"Until now, your French warships are still sinking at Kunigami Naval Port. Are you pretending not to see them?"
Xiang Ying even beat the drum, "Are the soldiers who were captured at the mouth of the Tangguhai River still well? If it weren't for the mercy of our head of state, these prisoners would probably still be doing hard labor among our Chinese!"
"That's right!" Jin Sanshun rubbed his fat belly and said jokingly, "To say that this French laborer is very useful. He can do any hard work with a whip. It is much more useful than the hard labor of Tsarist Russia!"
"Don't be dissatisfied! Are you enjoying the fire in Qatar? Do you want to start another fire..."
This group of shady-mouthed guys had completely exposed France's old secrets in front of the envoys from various European countries. Every word he said was like a knife piercing Montauban's heart.
"Xiao Letian! Are these your men? Did you mean to be so rude on such an occasion?" Montauban could not defeat that group of people alone, so he could only point the finger at Xiao Letian.
Xiao Letian didn't care about his accusations. He stood up and said tit for tat, "Mr. Montauban, you have repeatedly provoked our Chinese people and violated diplomatic etiquette. Is this what the French Emperor meant?"
"Impossible! Your great Majesty is not a barbarian! I am just discussing the matter..."
"Well, we Chinese are not barbarians, we are just discussing the matter..." Xiao Letian raised his hand, and the Chinese officers present fell silent.
"Dear guests, I am sorry that you have seen this unpleasant scene... But I must remind the French side that the Chinese are a country of etiquette, not barbarians. Of course we are patient and polite, but..."
"But our courtesy will only be given to the same polite people. For those barbarians who don't understand etiquette, we will only respond in a more barbaric way!"
"Mr. Montauban, don't say I don't give you a chance. I can listen to your reasoning. Since you want to attack our dishes, then please do it! But please remember, this is the last time you will attack us. If it happens again... I will expel you!"
"You can give it a try!" After saying this, Xiao Letian nodded to the queen beside him to apologize, and then sat back in his chair.
At this moment, Montauban was left standing there with a face full of shame. The situation had been set here and he had no way out.
"Your Majesty the Queen! If that's the case, then I won't be polite... Prime Minister, I admit that the skills of Chinese chefs are impeccable. I have nothing to say..."
"However, I disagree with the ingredients of this dish. First of all, it is pork. This kind of meat that is only eaten by the poor is very inappropriate to put here. I dare not accuse the head of state of being dismissive, but the fact is so……"
"Secondly, this is fatty pork! Her Majesty, do you really want to eat such fatty and difficult-to-digest food? For the sake of your health, I hope you can give up this dish..."
After speaking, Montauban didn't even look at Xiao Letian. He turned around and sat back in his seat, angrily arguing with the herbal tea in front of him.
The Queen also hesitated for these two reasons. Pork is indeed too cheap to serve at a state banquet, but this is not a big problem. Ham dishes are occasionally on the menu of Buckingham Palace.
The second point mentioned by Montauban really touched the Queen's sore spot. The Queen is already fifty years old and her digestive ability has begun to weaken. How about eating fatty pork at this time?
