When Luo Yashan's family arrived at Xiyang Cape, it was already the end of May in the 34th year of the Ming Dynasty.
The negotiations between Daming and Lucia have ended, and the formal peace treaty documents have been completed. They are waiting for Luo Yashan to officially sign the contract after arriving.
After Roy Yashan arrived at the Western Cape, he first met with Prince Nicholas, Wedemeyer and Kutuzov of Lucia.
When brothers Luo Yashan and Nicholas met, they had completely different moods.
Lucia was the country with the most profound Minghua reforms, and even the throne succession system copied Zhu Cixang's.
Prince Nicholas is the younger brother, but he is more popular with Emperor Paul and is more supported by more and more Lucian elements.
If there was no war, Nicholas would succeed to the throne under normal circumstances. Roy Yashan never thought about it.
However, the Ming Dynasty proposed two options at that time. If Emperor Paul chose to fully Minghua and make Lucia as a whole a tributary state of the Ming Dynasty, then the Minglu mixed-blood Luo Yashan would be more likely to succeed to the throne.
So when Ming proposed those two options, Prince Nicholas himself was quite uneasy, so he was a little excited at the time.
When Emperor Paul finally separated Lucia, Prince Nicholas actually breathed a sigh of relief.
Nicholas is in a good mood now and goes up to say hello more enthusiastically:
"elder brother……"
Luo Yashan didn't want to give Nicholas, his younger brother, any good looks.
In Luo Yashan's view, it was Nicholas, a big Lucian element, who indirectly promoted the war between Lucia and the Ming Dynasty.
Although he got a seemingly huge fiefdom, Luo Yashan couldn't be happy.
As the elder brother, Luo Yashan does not need to take special care of his younger brother's mood.
Luo Yashan ignored Nikolai at all and went directly to Wedemeyer and Kutuzov to inquire about the situation.
Of course, Nicholas, who was left alone, was in a bad mood, but he finally endured it...
Through Wedemeyer, Luo Yashan found out the results of the negotiations and learned about the detailed arrangements for the follow-up.
The next morning, Luo Yashan's wife Zhao Xinlian got up early, bathed her daughter Sophia carefully, and then dressed up carefully.
Sophia knew that she was going to be sent to be the concubine of Prince Dashi, so she always cared about the situation in Dashi Country on the way.
I had been pretty relaxed along the way, but now I was getting nervous again when things came to a close.
While I was getting dressed, I couldn’t help but ask my mother again:
"Mom, Prince Dashi...will he dislike me for being a mixed race..."
Logically speaking, he should be disgusted, but at least he should be better than a pure-blooded white slave.
Zhao Xinlian could only answer vaguely:
"Feifei is three-quarters of Ming Dynasty blood, and is already half of Ming Dynasty. Don't worry."
Sophia was always a little child, but now she felt a little more relieved after hearing the comfort, and she changed her clothes in cooperation with her mother.
lingdian.
At nine o'clock in the morning, Luo Yashan took his wife and daughter Sophia to visit Zhu Jingyuan.
The two parties briefly greeted each other, and after the guests and hosts sat down, they exchanged a few polite words and started chatting to build up their emotions.
Sophia lowered her head and sat next to her mother, secretly glanced at Zhu Jingyuan not far away, and then immediately blushed and lowered her head.
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There was only one feeling in Sophia's heart. All the European aristocratic boys she had seen were not as good as him.
Sofia suspected that she was dreaming, because there should not be such a handsome boy in reality.
She took another sneak peek, only to find that she still felt the same way, and then her whole face turned red.
On the other side, Luo Yashan had already prepared his emotions, so he found a way to explain his true intention to Zhu Jingyuan:
"My little girl Feiya is ten years old this year. Her appearance and appearance are quite acceptable. She is willing to be a little girl for His Highness.
"My father has prepared a manor of 10,000 square kilometers on the south bank of the Don River estuary, which can be used as a dowry for my little girl..."
Zhu Jingyuan didn't quite understand at first why the other party brought his wife and children with him when he came to visit him.
Only now did he finally understand that he wanted to give his daughter, who had just turned ten, as his concubine.
Zhu Jingyuan immediately couldn't help but frown:
"Mr. Luo, I remember that you are of mixed race and have studied in Ming Dynasty for many years. Mrs. Luo is my daughter of Ming Dynasty.
"You should know that our Ming Dynasty royal family is not allowed to intermarry with foreign races, and concubines are only allowed to be taken in by the Korean and Japanese clans at most..."
Luo Yashan was stunned when he heard this, and immediately felt that Zhu Jingyuan was deliberately humiliating him.
Of course he knows this rule. His daughter can only be regarded as a maid by his side, not even a concubine.
However, as his daughter, if he really agrees with this matter, he can treat her as a concubine in his daily life.
The actual status of his daughter in his palace will not be essentially different from that of his concubines or concubines.
However, the status in the legal documents is that of a slave. The child will not be admitted to the Ming royal family, but can be sent back to Lucia to inherit the mother's fiefdom.
The reason why I said I was being young was just to take care of my daughter and my own mentality. The other party should be able to understand my difficulties.
But the other party decided to make it clear directly.
Luo Yashan's throat moved. He looked carefully at Zhu Jingyuan's expression and found that he looked matter-of-fact.
Then I had some doubts. Could it be that the other party was still young, so he didn't understand what was going on?
With three parts of grievance, three parts of doubt, three parts of helplessness, and one part of anger, Luo Yashan explained to Zhu Jingyuan:
"So...actually, according to the legal documents, the little girl will be His Highness's...call girl...
"But my little girl's dowry is a bit of income. I hope Your Highness can treat her as a concubine."
Zhu Jingyuan finally fully understood the other party's logic, and his expression suddenly turned into a helpless smile:
"Why do you all want to surround me with women?"
Zhu Jingyuan did not want to accept maids because he supported the abolition of slavery.
The reason for supporting the abolition of slavery is not because of how "kind-hearted" one is, nor because one "doesn't want to see the poor suffer", nor is it because of his superiority.
They are all driven by very real interests.
The first is to combat the remnants of feudalism, eradicate personal dependence, weaken the influence of the traditional gentry on society, and stabilize the rule of the Zhu Ming Dynasty.
The second is to liberate the working population and send more laborers to factories as workers instead of staying in the homes of the powerful to serve others.
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It was the same logic when Emperor Shizu banned human-powered sedans.
The abolition of slavery in history has never been abolition for the sake of abolition. It has always been determined by actual interests.
Abolition will never succeed because of "good intentions."
Reasons such as freedom, human rights, equality, democracy, etc. have always been action slogans and methods, not goals.
But slogans and methods are equally important, and Zhu Jingyuan also needs to find a suitable sign.
In order to support the abolition of slavery and to prepare for the complete abolition of slavery in the future, I must set an example for the abolition of slavery.
To put it bluntly, I want to build a memorial arch for myself.
Zhu Jingyuan didn't want to stand up at the same time. He shouted that he wanted to abolish slavery for others, while he continued to use slaves.
That's too cheap.
The Ming Dynasty's citizen level is enough to have at most three levels, and no real slaves are needed.
Chunxiang and Qiuyue have been slaves since childhood, and have completely accepted and adapted to the status of the prince's personal maid.
Any changes in the future will make them uncomfortable. It is difficult for them to rely on themselves without feeling that their living standards have dropped.
But after this, Zhu Jingyuan will work hard to prevent a similar situation from happening again.
So after Zhu Jingyuan sighed with emotion, he rejected Luo Yashan's suggestion very seriously:
“I personally oppose slavery and I hope to completely abolish slavery in the Ming Dynasty.
“I know it’s hard to achieve, but I will lead by example.
“I will no longer accept or buy slaves, and I don’t want anyone to become a slave anymore.
"At the same time, according to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, I cannot ask your daughter to be a concubine, so let's forget about it."
Luo Yashan was stunned for a few seconds and then said:
"But I heard that... the Duke of Persia sent two orchids to you..."
Zhu Jingyuan answered directly:
"Sisters An Xiaona are both free persons. They are not my slaves and have not signed a deed of sale.
“I sent them to school as international students, and after graduation they will work as senior employees in my manor.
“Because they are both businessmen’s daughters, they are very flexible in mind and learn things quickly.
“I have trained two reserves of senior corporate managers.
“I helped them choose the path of self-reliance.”
Luo Yashan’s family was stunned.
Someone gave you two maids, and you arranged for them to study abroad?
Are you considered a future worker?
Targeted training? Reserve managers? What are these words?
Before coming to Xiyang Cape and on the way, Luo Yashan heard various legends and news about Zhu Jingyuan.
It is said that this young prince of Ming Dynasty is very special.
At that time, Luo Yashan asked carefully what was special about Zhu Jingyuan, but none of them could tell.
Only after meeting him directly did he realize what was so special about him.
His way of thinking is completely different from others, and others cannot keep up with his thinking.
The scene was quiet for several seconds, and the first person to react was Sophia.
Sophia initially thought that she was going to be Zhu Jingyuan's little wife.
Although I was a little regretful, I reluctantly accepted it. After all, he was the prince of the Ming Dynasty.
It wasn't until her father explained just now that Sophie finally understood that she was actually just a maid.
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A maid is actually a slave, to put it bluntly, a female slave.
Sophia was shocked at that time, and the little girl was so wronged that she almost cried.
Then Zhu Jingyuan spoke. Zhu Jingyuan made it clear that he wanted to abolish slaves, so he himself did not want maids.
Originally he was rejected, but Sofia, a little child, was inexplicably moved.
Sawyer felt that Zhu Jingyuan must have felt that slaves were too pitiful, so he didn't want slaves.
Then I heard that Zhu Jingyuan arranged for people who were going to become slaves to study so that they could be self-reliant in the future.
Sofia was even more moved. His Highness the Food King is really a kind angel.
Then Sophia couldn't help but speak:
"Then can I also study abroad and become His Highness's...reserve manager?"
Then Luo Yashan also reacted, but in a different direction than Zhu Jingyuan and his daughter.
The mentality of adults is obviously very adult...
Luo Yashan felt that Zhu Jingyuan's arrangement could be said to be the best of both worlds.
Your daughter doesn't have to be a maid, but she can become his mistress. This was popular in the royal family of the Western European continent.
Now add the identity of a female subordinate.
Luo Yashan imagined it for a while, and it seemed that he had some special fun.
In this way, although Zhu Jingyuan is not responsible at all, the land sent by Lucia can protect his daughter's identity.
So Luo Yashan loudly agreed and said:
"Yes, yes, our Feiya can also arrange it in the same way.
"Go and work as an employee in His Highness's manor, as a reserve...senior manager...
"The piece of land prepared by my father can be used as the expenses for my daughter's study abroad."
Zhu Jingyuan felt that Luo Yashan must have misunderstood somewhere.
In fact all three are already on completely different channels.
However, Zhu Jingyuan was too lazy to understand what the other party was thinking:
"Mr. Luo will be the vassal monarch of the Ming Dynasty in the future, so there is no problem in sending his children to study in the Ming Dynasty.
“Although the cost of studying in Daming is not low, it definitely does not require the income from so much land to supply it.
"The key is that the land is not for me, so it is for your daughter to study abroad. It is useless for you to tell me this."
Zhu Jingyuan said it sincerely, but Luo Yashan got it wrong again.
It was thought that Zhu Jingyuan wanted to clear up the relationship, and at the same time he also made it clear that he did not want the land ownership, and the proceeds would also be used by his daughter.
Luo Yashan immediately felt that Zhu Jingyuan was very reasonable:
"Yes, it is the land given to the little girl. The little girl will use the proceeds from the land to study abroad in Ming Dynasty.
"But I don't have a way to go to Ming Dynasty, so I would like to ask Your Highness to arrange everything."
In fact, the two of them were already chatting across servers.
So Zhu Jingyuan was a little confused:
"Do you really want me to arrange it? She may be a little princess in your family, but when she comes to me, she is just an ordinary child.
"I will arrange her with the two Persian children from ordinary families."
Luo Yashan felt that he and Zhu Jingyuan had reached an agreement:
"Please, Your Highness."
Zhu Jingyuan was a little helpless, but this matter is not troublesome anyway. Arranging two is also an arrangement, and three is also an arrangement:
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"Oh well."
Seeing that Zhu Jingyuan finally agreed, Luo Yashan and his wife breathed a sigh of relief and sighed softly in their hearts.
My little daughter, who was just ten years old, was about to leave her.
Zhao Xinlian gently protected her daughter and sobbed silently for a long time.
Sofia, a child, had a very simple mind. She did not imagine the pain of separation, but began to imagine her future life.
Luo Yashan's father stayed until noon, then reluctantly said goodbye to his daughter and returned to his residence.
That afternoon, Sofia of the Romanov family officially changed her name to "Rofiya" and moved in next door to the two sisters An Xiaona.
Luo Feiya is relatively young and comes from a wealthy family, and has basically never lived independently.
Zhu Jingyuan reminded Sister An Xiaona to take her with them in everything they do, and also reminded the steward in the backyard to keep an eye on her.
The two An Xiaona sisters agreed respectfully, and after Zhu Jingyuan left, they immediately asked about Luo Feiya's situation:
"Who gave you, this little white slave, to His Highness?"
In the Ming Dynasty's slave circle, Hu Ji had a higher status than the white slaves.
As Persian orchid sisters, the two An Xiaona sisters felt a certain sense of psychological superiority when faced with Luo Feiya, a mixed-race white woman.
If he were really an ordinary white slave, he would unconsciously look down on Hu Ji.
But Luo Feiya is the granddaughter of the emperor, and the key is that she does not consider herself a slave, so she subconsciously retorted:
"I am not a white slave, my grandfather is the emperor of Lucia, and I am going to study in the Ming Dynasty.
"I will work for His Highness the Food King in the future, so His Highness let me live here first."
The two sisters An Xiaona were surprised. They did not expect that the other party was the granddaughter of Emperor Xiyi.
However, the two of them were not afraid because even the granddaughter of Emperor Xiyi was still Xiyi.
In the contempt circle of the Ming Dynasty civilization circle, the "Western Yi" were naturally inferior to the "Hu people" group.
Moreover, the two sisters An Xiaona were very smart and knew that they were living in a maid's room, which was just the best of them all.
Since the granddaughter of Emperor Xiyi has also been arranged here, it means that in the eyes of His Highness the King of Food, there is no difference between her and him.
Of course, An Xiaona and her sisters didn't think about doing anything to Luo Feiya, they just wanted to confirm whether the other party was a threat.
So An Xiaona nodded lightly and said indifferently:
"It turns out that you are just going to study abroad. Just because your father is Emperor Lucia, you can stay in the palace for a few days."
An Xiaofu, who usually doesn't speak much, added this sentence while doing math:
"It turns out I'm not going to be His Highness's woman. That's okay. Sister, let's continue doing the math. Have you solved this equation?"
Now Luo Feiya was puzzled:
"What do you two mean? What is your highness's woman? What are you studying?"
An Xiaona said quite proudly:
"It's not interesting. We sisters will become His Highness's women in the future, which is different from Ming Dynasty students like you.
"We are studying linear equations in three variables on our own to prepare for becoming His Highness's woman. Are you also interested in mathematics?"
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Luo Feiya's little mind was a little confused:
"You... want to be His Highness's woman? What does it have to do with mathematics?"
An Xiaona briefly explained:
"Because this is what His Highness wants us to learn."
Luo Feiya's mind was completely confused.
Do you want to learn it yourself? If I learn it, is there any chance...
