The meeting between Zai Chun and the Queen was very unsatisfactory. It was not that the Queen was opposed to the details of the treaty between him and Benjamin. The Queen was very aware of the strategic significance of a railway artery running through China's north and south.
Being able to allow British capital to penetrate into China's railway construction is definitely great news for the UK.
But unexpectedly, just when the queen and Emperor Tongzhi were having a pleasant conversation, the guard officer came in a hurry and brought shocking news.
The queen's expression suddenly became serious as she listened to the guard's whisper in her ear. Zai Chun didn't know what happened. When the guard left in a hurry, he quickly asked.
"Excuse me, does Her Majesty the Queen have anything to do? If so, I will leave first!"
Queen Victoria said with a grimace, "Your Majesty, it seems that fate has played a big joke on my Prime Minister. Just now, the Prussian Prime Minister Bismarck sent a stern telegram to Benjamin... He asked Benjamin to be released immediately. Xiao Letian!"
"What? The official came forward!" Zai Chun exclaimed in a low voice.
In this imprisonment turmoil, whether the official comes forward is an important sign of the escalation of the situation. Currently, media and private citizens in various European countries are making comments, some supporting the imprisonment and others demanding his release.
Although the voice of the people is important, it is not urgent. Benjamin has many ways to resolve it. Finally, he can rely on time to grind it out. After all, people are forgetful. A piece of news can keep them popular for two or three months and then it is over.
As long as officials from various countries do not get involved, the situation can be controlled.
But Benjamin underestimated Xiao Letian's influence. At the most critical moment of the situation, Prussia's iron-blooded Prime Minister Bismarck finally spoke.
The telegram was issued in clear code. At the same time as the telegram was sent, the Prussian official also reported it in the media. This was actually the entire Prussian country in action.
In the telegram, Prussia expressed its sympathy for the Chinese and condemned Benjamin's imprisonment. Bismarck said in a strong tone in the telegram.
"Since the ancient Greek times, China has been the Golden Kingdom and the Holy Land of Civilization in the minds of Europeans! The ultimate goal of Alexander the Great's expedition to the east was to reach the dream country at the end of the world!"
"Silk, porcelain, tea... and the civil service system that amazes Europe. All of these are gifts from China to all mankind! Until the publication of Marco Polo's travels, Chinese culture became even more popular!"
"It can be said that China is a dream that Europeans have had for thousands of years. Who doesn't want to make that dream come true?"
"In modern times, Europa's rational thought opened up industrial civilization, and strong ships and cannons finally pried open China's door. But... please don't forget that Europe only pried open a small crack in China's door! "
"The real China is still mysterious and conservative to us. You can use cannons to force them to do business with you, but you can never make the Chinese convinced of you!"
"To this day, history has taken an important turn. Xiao Letian, the head of state of the Chinese nation, was the first great man in Asia to open his eyes to the world. He used his influence to bring out an enlightened monarch of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Tongzhi!"
"It was due to his efforts that this ice-breaking journey occurred in the history of Eastern and Western civilizations. Diplomatic missions at the level of Asian monarchs came to Europe. This was the first time in thousands of years. This is destined to go down in history forever. Big event!”
"But I never expected that the efforts of the head of state of the Chinese nation would ultimately result in such unfair treatment, imprisoning the envoys? And he was also the head of a country? I can't think of any other words to describe him other than "crazy"! "
"Here, I would like to remind Prime Minister Benjamin that we should correctly understand this rare opportunity that history has given us, and please also consider the image of Britain in history. We must give an explanation to future generations!"
"Here, I strongly demand that the British government must immediately release Xiao Letian, the head of state from the East. If the UK feels that the Chinese are not friends, then please let them go through the customs. We, Prussia, will welcome our friends from the East with our hands high!"
"In paying tribute to Her Majesty the Queen, I strongly request Her Majesty to use her influence in this conflict. Long live the Queen! Long live Britain!"
Bismarck is still the same Bismarck, old and spicy! His strategic thinking about Britain is very clear, which is to recognize Britain's strength and determination not to show any hostility.
The entire protest message directly focused the fire on Benjamin. In his speech, he showed great respect for Britain and the Queen. This is also an old fox who is well versed in British politics.
You can't criticize Britain, let alone the Queen. All bad things are done by this government. Anyway, the British people will criticize the government when they have nothing to do. They are all elected workers. It is healthier to curse.
At this time, the attendant had already sent the telegram to the queen. Zai Chun looked at the telegram that had just been translated and knew that he could not get too involved in this matter, so he quickly stood up and left.
"Your Majesty, since you have important things to do, I won't waste your time! I hope the Prime Minister can still find time to negotiate with me. Goodbye!"
After leaving the queen's living room, a group of people walked in the gorgeous corridor. Zai Chun looked very unhappy. He vaguely felt that Benjamin was going to suffer a big loss.
None of the eunuchs and guards around him dared to touch this bad luck. They all lowered their heads and followed closely without daring to say a word.
At this time, Xiao Sixi, who didn't know the situation, finally arrived, "Hey, Lord Long Live is back? Look at me coming to serve you. I didn't expect Lord Long Live to do things so neatly..."
Snapped! With a crisp sound, Zai Chun slapped Xiao Sixi and turned around on the spot, "What the hell! Dog slave, are you the one who gossips here? Have you finished the work I asked you to do?"
Xiao Sixi didn't expect that he would be hit by a gun when he came all the way. If he had known this, it would be better to clean up the study room himself, but he didn't dare to complain and quickly knelt on the ground.
"Master, calm down, master, calm down, the work is done, it's done!" He said while looking at Da Sixi with life-saving eyes.
Zai Chun had no time to talk nonsense with him and continued to move forward with long strides. Da Sixi picked up this silly brother and told him the cause and effect in a low voice.
"Silly brother! The Prime Minister of Prussia, Bismarck, has protested. This is the beginning. Just watch it tomorrow. There will definitely be other countries that will follow suit to protest and negotiate!"
"Benjamin will be so anxious at that time, will he still have time to sign an agreement with us? Master finally made up his mind, but something like this happened..."
"Tsk tsk...it's difficult, it's difficult!"
