Daming 1805

Chapter 105 "Please refer to Daming's answer"

(The title numbers of the first three chapters are wrong...)
Only when people compromise and seek perfection can they show their wisdom and human nature.

British Prime Minister William Pitt reacted quickly enough, and walked to his crown prince in a hurry:
"Your Highness, let's switch places, I'm not a member of the royal family, and I don't represent the royal family.

"As the host of the Anti-Ming League, I won't be in trouble if I sit here."

The Prince of Wales didn't think much about it, and suddenly realized that his prime minister was really reliable.

The two immediately exchanged positions, and then Pete smiled and cupped his hands at Zhu Jianfeng, and sat on the seat opposite him.

Zhu Jianfeng just looked at Pete quietly, and even returned a very dull smile, showing no special reaction.

The other representatives of the Anti-Ming League saw that this seemed to be the end of this, and they were a little puzzled, but at the same time heaved a sigh of relief.

No matter what the process is, this hurdle is finally over.

At the same time, in the rear of the main delegation of Ming Dynasty, there were also people in the positions of followers, staff, and clerical personnel who were paying attention to the situation here.

Lin Zexu looked at Niu Jian in disbelief, and whispered while the sound was chaotic:
"Is this the end of the matter? His Highness the Ninth Prince really didn't prepare any follow-up measures?"

Niu Jian is also a little puzzled:

"I don't think it should be, but...it seems that His Highness Ninth Prince has no good solution.

"I can only think of some small means, such as asking the servant to prepare a mask..."

Lin Zexu was taken aback for a moment:
"Mask? Prepare it for... oh... you mean body odor?"

Lin Zexu realized it halfway through the speech. The mask is a daily gadget of His Majesty the Emperor Shizu.

And Taixi people happen to have body odor, and the proportion of people with body odor is even higher than that of Daming without body odor.

This is one of the most important reasons why ordinary people in Ming Dynasty discriminate against Taixi people.

It is also the reason why the price of ordinary orchids and white slaves is generally low, and they are often not sold for the middle and high-end Nanyang sisters.

A lot of people just can't stand the smell on them.

It's okay to raise one or two for special enjoyment. You can take a bath every morning, and you won't feel obvious after half a day.

Let the other party take a special bath before using it, it will basically not affect the use, and there is still a hint of fragrance after just washing.

Because chemically speaking, many odors will become fragrance after dilution.

So Qianlong specially repaired the bathroom for Concubine Xiang...

If orchids and white slaves are used as maids serving their masters, or as maids doing odd jobs, and they don't take a bath for several days, the smell will be very strong.

Some people use perfume to suppress it, but the taste after mixing is unacceptable to most Ming gentry.

The traditional Ming aristocrats and elites generally prefer a light style, and they use sachets to diffuse incense instead of spreading perfume on their bodies.

When Ming people have to deal with Thai and Western people, some people will deliberately prepare a mask to wear.

If it is the nobles and elites of Taixi, the other party will probably take a shower before meeting, and in fact they can hardly smell it.

If it is the lower class and laborers in Taixi, it is useless to wear a mask.

The actual effect of this mask is relatively limited, but the effect of spiritual comfort is very good, and at the same time, the blow to the opponent is also obvious.

Daming people fanning their noses in front of other people, and inexplicably taking the initiative to wear masks when they meet each other have become recognized insulting gestures.

But the other party is still helpless, because Daming people really have no smell, but they really have a bad smell.

If they don't take a bath for three or four days, the smell can catch up with Daming people for half a month.

So Niu Jian thought of preparing a mask, and when Pete sat down, he took the initiative to fan the wind and then put on the mask, so as to deliberately annoy Pete on the opposite side.

But now Zhu Jianfeng didn't do that.

So both Lin Zexu and Niu Jian were a little puzzled.

Then Niu Jian said with emotion:
"Perhaps in his capacity as His Highness, he doesn't bother to do that on purpose. It has no obvious effect except to make the other party feel uncomfortable..."

Lin Zexu nodded slightly, then suddenly thought of something:
"Disdain to do that? The identity of His Highness? I seem to... I seem to understand.

"We may still be superficial, and now that the two of them are in this situation, His Highness doesn't need to do anything else at all.

"The two sit down after switching positions like this. Letting the Prime Minister Peter sit in front of the Prince of Wales should be His Royal Highness's goal."

Niu Jian is also a smart person. After being reminded by Lin Zexu, he quickly realized that he couldn't help but smiled and nodded:
"It's really wonderful, it seems that there is no problem at all now, and the two of them may even be rejoicing now.

"However, they will soon realize that all other representatives of the royal family sit in front of their own country's courtiers.

"Pete, as a courtier, is now sitting in front of the British Crown Prince, on such a formal occasion."

Lin Zexu also nodded with a smile and said:
"Yes, it's like you and I are sitting in front of His Highness the King of Food, participating in the world's highest-level meeting.

"But after the meeting is over, when they realize the problem, the more they think about it, the more uncomfortable it becomes.

"The Prince of Wales himself may be able to pretend it didn't happen, but Peter himself would be worried about being jealous."

Niu Jian gloated a little and said:

"I think there may be unexpected changes in the relationship between the British monarch and his ministers in the future.

"This Pete is also a capable minister, and he is in the position at such a young age, but it is not a good thing.

"Especially this process, it can be called 'changing positions of monarchs and ministers'...

"Yes, it is the change of position between the monarch and the ministers. I am full of ideas now, and I am eager to write a review and submit it."

Lin Zexu was also taken aback by Niu Jian's invention of the word:
"You... this is really a heart-breaking theory, but His Royal Highness should have already arranged it, so it's not easy for us to get involved.

"We are now the staff of His Highness the Great Food King, it is not good to directly advise His Highness Ninth..."

Niu Jian reacted immediately, and then wanted to shake his head regretfully, but before he finished shaking, he immediately reacted:

"We can discuss it with our Highness after we go back, and ask His Highness to remind you of the word 'transition of monarch and minister'. I think there is a lot to be done."

Lin Zexu didn't care anymore, and immediately expressed his approval:
"good."

At this moment, everyone heard a popping sound, and at the same time, they were flickered by light.

Everyone suddenly realized that someone had taken a photo!

Lin Zexu's expression immediately became more exciting:

"That's it, it's fixed forever, and the photo is accompanied by a specially prepared article, and it's published in the newspapers in the UK..."

Niu Jian lowered his head and squinted his eyes and said:
"If we, Daming, give Mr. Pete extra courtesy..."

Lin Zexu's eyelids trembled slightly, and he only gave two words to his colleagues' thoughts:

"Great goodness."

As the so-called authorities are obsessed, bystanders are clear.

Niu Jian and Lin Zexu were discussing the strategy against William Pitt, but the parties were still not aware of any problems for the time being.

After William Pitt and the Prince of Wales each sat down with joy, the other representatives on the scene had also taken their seats.

Facing the photographers prepared by Daming, the representatives of the Thai and Western countries did not respond.

It is completely normal to take a few photos for such a major international event.

Moreover, the flash effect of the camera made the scene completely settled down, and then subconsciously looked at Zhu Jingyuan above.

Waiting for Zhu Jingyuan to explain the so-called selection rules for successors of the Roman destiny.

The young princes really wanted to hear Zhu Jingyuan's opinion, while the representatives of the imperial court and the representatives of the older royal family were worried.

Worried that Zhu Jingyuan would ask difficult questions again.

At the same time, it is also preparing to find a way to resolve this Roman follow-up screening, so that this matter cannot be done or is in name only.

Zhu Jingyuan has been observing the reactions of representatives of the Taixi royal family.

After my ninth uncle Zhu Jianfeng played against the Prince of Wales, he did not give up his longing for Rome.

Possibly even increased again.

Because Zhu Jianfeng did not simply trouble the Prince of Wales, but used the name of the Roman royal family to question him.

Let the Prince of Wales retreat on his own.

Seeing this, the other princes might take it for granted that the Prince of Wales was reprimanded because he was not the real representative of the Roman royal family.

If he was really a representative of the Roman royal family, he would sit directly opposite Zhu Jianfeng, instead of avoiding him so weakly.

If he was the representative of the Roman emperor, he would sit directly next to Zhu Jingyuan.

After the Prince of Wales and William Pitt exchanged positions, Zhu Jianfeng watched quietly without saying any nonsense.

Zhu Jingyuan was a little surprised by the reaction of his ninth uncle, but he didn't take it too seriously.

Zhu Jingyuan originally thought it was an extra head.

Now that this little incident is officially over, Zhu Jingyuan brewed up his emotions a little bit, and said in a tone that seemed somewhat helpless:
"In my opinion, the criteria for judging the so-called successors of Rome are really very complicated.

"It may be necessary to explore from various aspects such as politics, economy, culture, and military affairs, and it may even be necessary to discover the truth of history.

"But to put it simply, it is actually very simple, there are only four words: refer to Daming.

"Look at my Daming's status in Shenzhou.

"Inherited from the Han and Tang Dynasties at the top, and expanded to thousands of borders at the bottom, the four barbarians served as guests, and the civilization prospered.

"When I was in Ming Dynasty, I was the sole ruler of the mainland of China, and the sole ruler of the countries around China.

"Huaxia is Daming, and Ming is Huaxia, there is no doubt about it, no explanation is needed.

"Without any prefix, there is no distinction between something, sacred, etc.

"As long as a certain Rome can do this, then of course it is the true successor of Rome.

"But that's obviously not possible in Tessie..."

When Zhu Jingyuan said this, his expression and tone became very "melancholy".

Obviously very determined, but also very regretful, thinking that it is impossible for a Roman successor like Daming to appear.

Looking at this situation, the young princes were a little bit confused, but they also developed a bit of rebellious psychology.

If you think it is impossible, then we really have to try it!

The court representatives of several countries had weird expressions, and it was hard to tell whether Zhu Jingyuan was sincerely melancholy or simply acting.

If it's acting, can a 15-year-old kid act so naturally?
If it's true, why do you care so much about Rome?

The point is whether it is real or acting, if you copy Ming Dynasty's standards to choose Rome's successor, it will really drive the Thai and Western royal family into a dead end.

That is to completely unify Europe, or turn all European countries into vassals in order to become the so-called successor of Rome?

But that's simply not possible.

Europeans have been fighting for thousands of years, but they have not achieved results. How could they really achieve Rome.

In fact, Zhu Jingyuan's performance is half-truth and half-false.

Take the initiative to bring in the identity of the controller of the country or camp of Rome in various strategy games.

Coupled with the temporary mentality of the Romans, imagining a Rome that has been impossible to revive, the expression of melancholy is very natural.

After the melancholy was over, Zhu Jingyuan felt that he had given the standard, and it was enough for the "Roman" princes to make up their own brains later.

If you continue to forcibly indoctrinate them too much, it may not have any good effect, but it may raise their vigilance.

So Zhu Jingyuan stood up after finishing speaking, and ordered with a rather "dark" expression:
"The layout and seating arrangement of the talks to be discussed today, as well as the subsequent judgment rules in Rome, have now been finalized.

"So today's meeting will end here.

"Next, I will ask Huangzhuang to prepare a banquet, and invite representatives from all parties to participate, so that everyone can get to know each other.

"Then it's time to start the real talks. Wait for the specific news from Huangzhuang..."

After finishing his orders, Zhu Jingyuan walked directly outside the Wenhua Hall, and Guan Tianpei immediately followed with his guards.

The two staff members followed immediately.

After going out, the two immediately told Zhu Jingyuan about their thoughts and guesses.

Zhu Jingyuan woke up when he heard half of it, and all the acting mentality was swept away:

"Good guy, my ninth uncle is too...too thoughtful, and this 'change of position between monarch and subject' is really heart-wrenching.

"To write articles, even if Uncle Nine is prepared, we may not be able to do it ourselves at the same time.

"There can't be only one kind of article, there must be reports that appear to be objective and actually point out the key points.

"There will also be an analysis dedicated to conspiracy theories, which will be distributed to newspapers of different styles. The two gentlemen will prepare separately.

"By the way, inform Guangrui... to give Mr. Pete a good seat at the next banquet.

"No.1 below me and Uncle Ninth, above the Prince of Wales.

"Anyway, I have been ranked above the Prince of Wales once, and I don't worry about a second time."

Lin Zexu was serious, and Niu Jian was smiling. The two agreed at the same time, and began to conceive how to write articles in their hearts.

Guan Tianpei, who was guarding next to him, was shocked after listening to the conversation between the three, and secretly sighed in his heart:

"You literati are really too insidious, you have to deal less with them in the future..."

(End of this chapter)