"What the master is saying is that this slave has a pig brain and doesn't understand the important matters of military affairs and economy. He really thinks that Long live the Lord is just going out for fun. He should be beaten. He really deserves to be beaten!"
As Da Sixi spoke, he stretched out his hand and gave himself two gentle kisses, making Zai Chun laugh. w w w .longtanshuw.c o m
"It's just right that you don't understand. Our ancestors have family laws that govern you. Eunuchs and harems cannot interfere in politics... If you understand everything, then you are not far from death..."
"Yes, yes... Master's training, I will never forget it for the rest of my life..." As he spoke, Da Sixi glanced out intentionally or unintentionally, and Zai Chun knew that he was looking in the direction of the room where Er Mao was.
Thinking of Er Mao Zai Chun, the fire in his heart boiled up. This was Xiao Letian's spy who broke into the Forbidden City. However, even though he knew he was a spy, he didn't dare to touch him. This feeling was so unpleasant.
When he thought of Er Mao, Zai Chun thought of Shi Dakai, the Yi King who cheated his death and concealed his name, and then thought of his master Xiao Letian who deceived him.
His heart felt like it had been cut with a knife. It was painful and bleeding, but he still had a smile on his face.
"Hurry up and prepare breakfast. I'm hungry! If Gordon comes, let him in and prepare one for him..."
"Hey..." Manshun who was waiting on the side responded with a small step and walked out. After a while, the tall and tall Sir Gordon walked in with a smile on his face, and without saying anything, he gave Emperor Tongzhi a slap. Qian, kneel down on one knee, not to mention how respectful you are.
"Long live Long live Long live!"
"Hahaha... Aiqing Pingshen! Have you had breakfast? Come and have some with me. Small wontons, ham pancakes, grain porridge and some side dishes, all of which you can't eat in the UK!"
"Thank you, Lord Long Live. I have been away from the Qing Dynasty for several years, and I miss this very much. Today I can take advantage of Lord Long Live!"
As Zai Chun and Xiao Letian drifted apart, they naturally got closer and closer to the British representative Gordon. Although Benjamin's resignation has become inevitable, Gordon successfully teamed up with Gladstone. Going online even brought good news. Gladstone did not reduce the favorable conditions negotiated before.
In this way, Gordon became Zai Chun's favorite, and could even dine at the same table with him, which shows the high level of favor.
"Gordon, the cost of building this railway is naturally extremely high, but I calculated that the cost is just labor, land acquisition, steel, stone, wood, and finally the train..."
"What the Qing Dynasty has is manpower. As long as I issue an imperial edict, tens of millions of corvees can be used for free. As for land acquisition, it is not a problem. Is it the king's land in the world? No one can say what I can do with some land... "
"As for the sleepers and stones for building railway tracks, we have countless more in Qing Dynasty. Now that I think about it, the only major expense is the railway tracks..."
"I am planning to build the largest steel plant in Asia in Beijing, starting with the production of rails. As long as we can produce our own rails, the cost of road construction can be reduced!"
"But which country's technology should be used? I have to think carefully about this. The Chinese steel plants at the moment are all using American and Prussian technology. You said that the British is good. What's so good about this? It's not just talking. Just say it..."
When Gordon heard this, he almost choked on the broth in the steamed dumplings and said, "Long live...Long live, don't believe the nonsense of those second-rate countries...What are the United States and Prussia? They are not even worthy of carrying shoes for the British Empire!"
"Britain is the birthplace of the world's industrial revolution, and its steelmaking technology is naturally the best in the world... Long live, don't worry. If you go to visit today, I guarantee that you will see the most advanced and best technology. If anyone dares to deceive Your Majesty here, then I can’t spare him!”
"Haha, I feel relieved because I love you... Have you used it? How about we set off?"
"Use it, I'm ready!" Gordon was only three-thirds full after eating. When he heard that Zai Chun was about to leave, he quickly wiped his mouth with a napkin and respectfully supported Emperor Tongzhi's arm as he walked out.
"Long live the ride!" Following the sound of Da Si's rejoicing, people knelt down in the corridor. The guards who had been waiting for him in yellow mandarin jackets stood behind Emperor Tongzhi and walked out majestically.
As soon as he reached the corner of the corridor, Zai Chun saw Er Mao kneeling on the ground to see him off. His eyes flickered with fierce light, but only for a short moment.
"Oh, Ermao, why are you kneeling properly? Get up, didn't I say you can avoid kneeling? Get up quickly..." As he said this, Emperor Tongzhi pulled him up.
Er Mao said calmly, "When the master goes out, it is a rule for a slave to kneel down to see him off. Don't break the rules!"
"Haha, Ermao, I know that you are not in good health recently, so I asked you to rest for a few more days... You have to worry more about the work in Manshun's hands. It is most safe for me to let you keep these older treasures. You You can also take the opportunity to study more literature and play!"
"From now on, I have to ask you to guard the warehouses in the Forbidden City..."
"Long live the Lord, I feel sorry for my slave and arrange noble jobs for my slave. I am very grateful to you!"
At this moment, even Gordon, an outsider, could see the difference. The politeness between the monarch and his ministers was full of hypocrisy, and there was a cold sense of distance under the smile. Er Mao was no longer the intimate little eunuch of the past. Emperor Tongzhi is no longer the young emperor with a strong thirst for knowledge.
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Although Emperor Tongzhi was the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the British also gave him very high privileges, especially in some etiquette, which was almost the same as that of the Queen.
There is no Qingshui Po Street or a loess paved road, but Zai Chun's route must be reported to the London Police Department in advance. Early in the morning, the places Zai Chun and his party must pass through have been increased six times by police to protect them throughout the journey.
Although I dare not say that there is one post every five steps or one sentry every ten steps, but at least two policemen can be assigned within a hundred meters.
These police officers were there to maintain order, because every time Emperor Tongzhi traveled, he would attract countless reporters to flock to him, and then attract countless curious British citizens to watch.
The leisure life of Europeans in this era is also very boring. It’s easy to find excitement, so who would miss it? So every time Zai Chun travels, he encounters countless onlookers.
The enthusiastic London citizens did not hesitate to applaud and cheer. Wherever Zai Chun appeared, British citizens would warmly applaud and welcome the Chinese emperor.
Because there were so many onlookers, the Police Department increased its police force several times to maintain order.
Not only are the police in action, but the Royal Guards, a force directly under the royal family, will also deploy dozens of cavalry to protect along the way depending on the situation. This is the second ring of security force.
And the final core security circle was, of course, the guards with swords brought out by Zai Chun from Sijiu City.
The three-layer protective circle protected the little emperor. No one would have thought that something could happen to such strict protective measures, and an assassination that would shock the world was about to happen.
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