"Everyone knows the importance of braids to the Qing Dynasty. The hair-cutting order is the most important decree after our country entered the customs. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the state body of our Qing Dynasty..."
"It is precisely because it is so important, and precisely because the world thinks it is impossible to change, that if a little change occurs, the impact on the world will be huge!"
"What are the British politicians and businessmen afraid of? It's not that they don't have confidence in the changes in the Qing Dynasty. They have long been coveting our market. Now they want to invest in Your Majesty, but there is always a hidden worry!"
"There is nothing we can do. The whole world has already had a stubborn and conservative impression of us. In their minds, the Qing Dynasty is conservative!"
"Now, taking this opportunity, His Majesty announces to the outside world that he is determined to reform the Qing Dynasty and sharpen his will because he admires the power of the British Industrial Revolution! In this way, what will these politicians and businessmen across Europe think?"
"Of course my confidence has greatly increased!"
"Also, as for the royal family, Prince George has caused such a big trouble, and the queen and crown prince must also have a headache. It is impossible not to punish him, but how else can you punish a four-year-old child?"
"Why don't you just go down the stairs and hide this matter? Then the little prince will not be punished, and outsiders will not blame the royal family for being rude. In this way, the face of the queen and the crown prince will be saved!"
"Leave a favor and your Majesty will definitely gain more in the future!"
Zai Chun was moved. He didn't expect that Er Mao, whom he had neglected for a long time, could still give him advice at critical moments. He had even had murderous intentions just now. He really felt a little ashamed.
Da Sixi and Little Sixi looked at each other with horrified looks. They didn't expect Er Mao to be so quick-witted and able to find a breakthrough in such a chaotic situation. It would be a disaster to keep him around.
The senior raised his head with joy and said, "Er Mao, what are you talking about? If Long Live Master announces that he shaved his hair, how will he return to the country in the future? How will he be in charge?"
"Princes and ministers are not allowed to eat Long Live Lord alive!"
"Shut up!" Zai Chun roared so loudly that the windows started to buzz. "What do you think we should do? Then what do you think we should do! You bitch, it's because of your failure to protect the master that this accident happened. Your life comes first." Pay it forward!"
"Who is willing to let Lord Long Live use such a method? I don't know that I will face difficulties when I return? You are stupid and I am not stupid... But what can I do? What do you think I should do!"
"The braids have been burned, and they are so short. It would take a year and a half to grow them to their previous length, not even two years! And what I'm most afraid of is that the fire poison will damage the roots of the hair. How fast will it grow by then?" Who can know?"
"What's more important is that we have to give an explanation to the whole of Europe right now, and the foreign devils also have to ask what's going on!"
"I'm just wiping your butts, and you still dare to chatter in front of me! Someone's here! Slap your mouth!"
Er Mao yelled angrily, and the guard at the door cast his gaze tentatively at Long Live Lord. At this time, Zai Chun had to give Er Mao face, and he nodded with a cold face.
The guard rushed over and shot his bow left and right according to Da Sixi. The cracking sound split his lips and blood splattered everywhere.
Er Mao had no time to pay attention to him, so he turned around and said to Emperor Tongzhi, "We can only take one step at a time with regard to domestic affairs... You have already made the final preparations, and have already thought of countermeasures to fall out. Are you still What are you afraid of?"
"As long as you have soldiers in your hands!" Er Mao gritted his teeth and said with a cold face, "As long as you have soldiers in your hands, the problem of braids is not a problem! You think..."
With a snap, Zai Chun's right fist hit the palm of his left palm directly. "That's it! I'll do as you say. Someone... wash me up and fix my burned hair. I'll go see the queen. I'll go and exonerate little George." …”
"Isn't it just that I don't have pigtails? As long as I have soldiers and guns in my hands, I'll see who dares to make trouble in front of me!"
"Wait a minute..." Ermao raised his hand to stop Xiao Sixi, who was about to comb his hair. He looked at Long Live Master meaningfully, "Master! You don't need to wash up. It's best to go see the Queen like this..."
Zai Chun was stunned for a moment and understood, "Haha... You're right. Since you want this favor, you have to make them feel more guilty. I'll go right away!"
When Zai Chun walked to the door, he suddenly turned around and smiled apologetically at Er Mao, "Are you three or four years older than me? Don't call yourself a slave from now on. We have also played together until we were old, so you are my eldest brother." , just call me by my name..."
"Master's business is my business! I went to ask the queen, but I didn't believe it. I don't even have this bit of face..."
Zai Chun went to see the Queen in shabby clothes at noon that day. By this time, Crown Prince Edward had also received the news and rushed back. The Queen and her son didn't know what to do with little George.
It's definitely impossible not to give Emperor Tongzhi an explanation, but how can you punish George when he's only four years old? When he was worried, he didn't expect Zai Chun to come to see him in person.
The embarrassed Crown Prince Edward hurried out to greet her, but when he saw Zai Chun's disgraced appearance, the Crown Prince's face turned purple at that time.
The Queen stood up embarrassedly, but she never expected that Emperor Tongzhi actually took the initiative to comfort the crying little George and directly asked the British side to keep the accident secret.
Listening to Zai Chun telling her plan, the queen and the crown prince were so wide-eyed that they couldn't even believe their ears. Especially when the words "cut your mind" came out, the two couldn't help but shine with gratitude in their eyes.
This favor must be acknowledged! Emperor Tongzhi really wanted to get closer to the British Empire. Thinking about the friendly relationship during this period, the Queen couldn't help but sigh.
Edward thanked him profusely. When little George heard that there was no punishment, he burst into laughter. Only the Queen smiled lightly and said, "Your Majesty, if you have any requests, just ask. If it is within my ability, I will definitely help!"
"Is the negotiation with Benjamin a little unsatisfactory? What does Your Majesty want? Tell me, I will try to persuade the Prime Minister. Battleships? Military factories? Military aid funds?"
Zai Chun smiled and shook his head, "Dear Queen, of course I want these things, but I will talk patiently with the Prime Minister at the negotiating table... I came today, and I really hope that the Queen will do a favor..."
"The conflict between the Prime Minister and the Head of State cannot escalate any further. Please ask the Queen to mediate!"
Queen Victoria never expected that Zai Chun's request was actually for her master. She thought about it carefully and was silent for three minutes.
"Your Majesty... To tell you the truth, Prime Minister Benjamin does not have the slightest fondness for President Xiao Letian. His stubbornness is famous in the British political arena!"
"But... forget it, since His Majesty has spoken, I have to come forward... So, I invite Benjamin to have a meal tonight, and I can persuade him at the dinner table!"
Zai Chun smiled, and all the clouds of the day cleared away, and he said goodbye to the Queen with a smile and cupped his hands.
But I never expected that the situation would suddenly change before dinner time came!
