How could Xiao Letian not be angry? Ever since Zai Chun came into contact with the British, he had discovered that this boy gradually had strange thoughts.
Although everyone had long speculated that Zai Chun's departure was inevitable, but after it actually happened before their eyes, it was still difficult for people to accept it emotionally.
Especially Xiang Ying said angrily, "Master, I have said before that the Tatar Emperor is not worth cultivating. Although we dare not deny your strategy, don't you think that you have given him too much and restricted him too much?" Less?"
"He seems to have forgotten who rescued him from which square prison. If he had not left the Forbidden City, would he still want to have the knowledge he has today? Does he still want to have his own independent new army of guards?"
"You are an ungrateful tartar. After a little flirtation with the British, he went to Buckingham Palace to be a filial son and grandson. Now he doesn't even have a basic action report, and he doesn't even send his daily schedule. He really has long wings. Got it!"
Xiao Letian listened to Xiang Ying's low-pitched complaints and had to keep a smile on his face. The students opposite him were performing Shakespeare's plays for him, and they had to give him applause when the performance was exciting.
He pretended to be happy on the surface, but his low-pitched Chinese could not suppress Xiao Letian's anger. "Back off! Where is this place? Don't you know the walls have ears? How do you know there are no spies who understand Chinese among these people?"
"If the king is not secretive, his ministers will lose; if the ministers are not secretive, they will lose their virginity; if matters are not secretive, it will cause harm!"
Xiang Ying shrunk his neck and did not dare to say anything. He quickly took half a step back with an embarrassed look on his face. At this time, the students' performance was coming to the final stage. All the guests watching gave him warm applause. He also took this opportunity. Applause to cover up embarrassment.
Xiao Letian sighed secretly in his heart. Although he scolded Xiang Ying on the surface, his unhappiness was actually the same as everyone else. Emperor Tongzhi showed an independent tendency so early and was very decisive. This made Xiao Letian involuntarily There was a hint of doubt about his own grand strategy.
Is it true that as Xiang Ying said, the grand strategy is not wrong but the execution is too loose? Do we really need to put a few collars on Zai Chun to let him know how powerful he is?
Xiao Letian fell into deep thinking.
However, when the Chinese people were filled with indignation, Emperor Tongzhi did not look the least bit sad. He enjoyed glory that he had never received in Britain.
Sir Gordon came to Buckingham Palace early in the morning to wait for His Majesty Emperor Tongzhi. He was considered a subject of both the Qing and British systems. The Qing Dynasty did not deprive him of his official title or title, and the British did not express any objection to his dual official status. , which makes him appear to be able to handle diplomatic activities with ease.
When he saw Emperor Tongzhi, Gordon didn't have the arrogance of the British at all, and directly hit the ground with a thousand punches. Except that he couldn't kneel down and worship, he had the attitude that a courtier should have when facing the emperor.
"Long live my emperor, long live, long live! Your Majesty, Gordon, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor!"
This face was enough, and Emperor Tongzhi's eyes narrowed as he smiled, "Okay, okay, okay! I've noted your loyalty. Come and reward me!"
After giving the order, the eunuch Manshun, the treasure keeper of Emperor Tongzhi, handed over a small lacquer box to His Majesty. Emperor Tongzhi also learned how to win people's hearts, and he actually delivered the lacquer box to Gordon himself. in hand.
"It's rare that you still remember your official position in the Qing Dynasty. It's rare that you still remember me. This is a reward for you!"
Gordon opened the paint box and took a look. It turned out to be a piece of ink jade finger that was as black as ink. It felt heavy and greasy like mutton fat in his hand.
Gordon is a man who knows the goods and knows how obsessed the Chinese are with jade. The jade that can be collected by the emperor must be of the highest quality.
Gordon, who had just stood up, knelt down on one knee again, "How can I be so virtuous? Your Majesty..." He choked up when he said this, and his eyes almost turned red.
The king and his ministers acted so well that they even deceived themselves, and they were both considered masters.
"Okay, okay, I love you, let's get back together! Tell me what's the reason for coming to me so early?"
"Your Majesty, I have been entrusted by the British Prime Minister to serve as your full-power tour guide for your study tour in the UK. I will help you solve all your difficult problems. From now on, I will be with your Majesty. It doesn't matter what you want to see or learn. Just tell me directly. , I’ll solve it!”
"Oh! The Prime Minister is really thoughtful, but isn't it the Duke of Newx who is responsible for contacting the envoys? Is there a change of people now?"
Gordon suddenly showed infinite contempt on his face, "Him! Haha, Your Majesty should give up your illusions. The Duke got the meat and bones thrown by Xiao Letian and was chewing them. Will he sincerely serve His Majesty?" "
"The Prime Minister sent me here to be your personal tour guide..." At this point, Gordon's face suddenly turned mysterious and he said, "Your Majesty, if you have any requests, you can tell me and I will definitely handle them for you." !”
"Oh!" Zai Chun's eyes suddenly became excited, "What if I want to see the most powerful weapon of the British Empire?"
"A sharp weapon of the country?" Gordon didn't quite understand this idiom. He only knew a little bit of Chinese, so he couldn't be considered an expert at all. Only after the accompanying translator spent a lot of time explaining it did Gordon finally understand.
"Ah! I understand. Your Majesty wants to see my British military industry secrets? Haha, I can meet your Majesty's request. Do you want to visit Oxford or Cambridge? Or the Newton Institute?"
Zai Chun frowned, "Although the university is good, it's not a weapon for the country, right?"
Gordon understood as soon as he heard it, "I understand, I understand! Your Majesty, do you want to see something real? Yes, I will arrange for you to visit the Naval Equipment Station and the steel factory that specially provides equipment for the Navy! Isn't that right? Military industry? Don’t worry, Your Majesty, Britain has no secrets in front of you!"
This download Chun smiled: "Okay, okay, when can it be done?"
"As long as your Majesty is willing, you can do it at any time..."
There was already a motorcade prepared by the Prime Minister waiting outside Buckingham Palace. After breakfast, Zai Chun left the palace surrounded by Gordon and his entourage without even having time to say goodbye to the Queen.
The conversation between them soon reached the queen's ears. The queen looked at the jade carving sent by Xiao Letian on the fireplace and suddenly said softly, "It seems that the little emperor didn't learn anything useful from Xiao Letian?" The most important assets of the UK are, of course, universities such as Oxford and Cambridge, as well as countless research institutes..."
"You actually skipped all this and went to see the military factory? Hey..."
Prince Edward was pouring tea next to his mother. Hearing the Queen's sigh, he quickly smiled and said, "Actually, Emperor Tongzhi may not understand, but the current situation of the Qing Empire is not optimistic. A young emperor will be somewhat eager for quick success!"
"Yes! Eager for quick success and instant benefits..." The Queen looked at the jade carving that her husband was working at the desk and said quietly, "I'm just afraid that he will eventually be ruined by this eager for quick success and instant benefits!"
Last night, Xiao Letian's strange move broke the knot between mother and son. The relationship between mother and son, which had been cold due to the death of the prince, quickly warmed up. Edward never expected that he would actually hear his mother's instructions on how to govern.
Looking at his father's jade carving, the crown prince's eyes turned red, and he couldn't help but feel even more grateful to Xiao Letian.
Note: I’m adding an update today, thanks to all the book friends who have tipped in the past two days! Thank you for your support. I will try my best to update as much as possible this month. My physical condition has gotten a little better recently, so it’s time to type more words...
