Daming 1805

Chapter 126 It's not a maidservant, but an overseas student.

It was already the end of May in the 34th year of Ming Taiping when Luo Yashan's family arrived at Cape Xiyang.

The negotiations between Daming and Lucia have ended, and the formal peace treaty documents have been prepared, and they will be officially signed after Luo Yashan arrives.

After Rojasan arrived at the Cape of the West, he first met Prince Nicholas, Wedemeyer, and Kutuzov of Lucia.

When Luo Yashan and Nicholas brothers met, their moods were completely different.

Lucia is the country with the most profound reforms in Ming Dynasty, and even the system of succession to the throne has copied Zhu Cihong's.

Prince Nicholas is the younger brother, but he is more popular with Emperor Paul, and is more and more supported by more and more Great Lucia elements.

If there is no war, under normal circumstances, Nicholas should succeed, and Mount Roja never thought about it.

However, Ming proposed two options at that time. If Emperor Paul chose to fully Minghua and make Lucia a tributary state of Ming Dynasty as a whole, then Luo Yashan, who was mixed with Minglu, would be more likely to succeed to the throne.

So when Daming proposed those two choices, Prince Nicholas himself was quite apprehensive, so he was a little excited at the time.

When Emperor Paul finally learned to split Lucia, Prince Nicholas was actually relieved.

Now Nicholas is in a good mood, and he went up to say hello more enthusiastically:

"elder brother……"

Luo Yashan didn't want to show any good looks to Nicholas' younger brother.

In Luo Yashan's view, it was the big Lucia elements like Nicholas who indirectly promoted the war between Lucia and Ming.

Although he got a seemingly huge feudal kingdom, Luo Yashan was not happy.

As an older brother, Luo Yashan doesn't need to take special care of his younger brother's mood.

Rojasan ignored Nikolai at all, and went directly to ask Wedemeyer and Kutuzov about the situation.

Nicholas who was left alone, of course, couldn't feel better, but finally held back...

Through Wedemeyer, Roja found out the results of the negotiations and learned about the follow-up detailed arrangements.

The next morning, Luo Yashan's wife Zhao Xinlian got up early, took a bath for her daughter Sophia, 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 of Dashi Kingdom on the way.

Originally, I was almost relaxed along the way, but now I became nervous again when the matter came to an end.

When I was getting dressed, I couldn't help asking my mother again:

"Mother, Prince Dashi...would he dislike me for being a mixed race..."

Logically speaking, he should be disgusted, but at least he should be better than a pure blood white slave.

Zhao Xinlian could only answer vaguely:

"Feifei has three-quarters of the Ming blood, which is already more than half of the Ming people, so don't worry."

Sophia was originally a child, but now she felt a little relieved when she heard the comfort, and changed her clothes in cooperation with her mother.

At nine o'clock in the morning, Luo Yashan took his wife and daughter Sophia to visit Zhu Jingyuan.

The two sides greeted each other briefly, and after the guests and hosts sat down, they exchanged a few words of courtesy, and then started chatting to build up their emotions.

Sophia sat down beside her mother, secretly glanced at Zhu Jingyuan who was not far away, and immediately blushed and lowered her head.

There is only one feeling in Sophia's heart, all the European aristocratic boys she has seen are not as good as him.

Sophia suspected that she was dreaming, because there shouldn't 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 entire face turned red.

On the other side, Luo Yashan had already brewed his emotions, so he found a way to explain the real intention of coming to Zhu Jingyuan:
"The little girl, Fei Ya, is ten years old this year, and her appearance is still decent, and she is willing to dedicate it to His Highness as a little girl.

"My father has prepared a manor of [-] square kilometers on the south bank of the mouth of the Don River, which can be used as a dowry for my daughter..."

At first, Zhu Jingyuan didn't quite understand why the other party brought his wife and children when he came to visit him.

It was only now that he finally realized that he wanted his ten-year-old daughter to be his concubine.

Zhu Jingyuan couldn't help frowning immediately:

"Mr. Luo, I remember that you are of Minglu mixed race, and you have studied in Daming for many years, and Mrs. Luo is my daughter of Daming.

"You should know that the imperial family of the Ming Dynasty is not allowed to intermarry with other races, and concubines are allowed at most from the Japanese and Japanese clans..."

Luo Yashan was taken aback when he heard the words, and immediately felt that Zhu Jingyuan was deliberately humiliating himself.

Of course I know this kind of rules, my daughter can only be regarded as a handmaid by his side, not even a concubine.

However, as my own daughter, if I really recognize this matter, I can treat her as a concubine in my daily life.

The actual status of his own daughter in his palace will not be fundamentally different from that of his concubines or concubines.

It's just that the status in the legal documents is that of a slave, and the child will not enter the imperial clan of the Ming Dynasty, but can be sent back to Lucia to inherit his mother's fiefdom.

The reason why I say that I am a child is just to take care of my daughter and my mentality. The other party should be able to understand my difficulties.

But the other party wanted to point it out directly.

Luo Yashan's throat moved, carefully looked at Zhu Jingyuan's expression, and found that he was taking it for granted.

Then I had some doubts. Could it be that the other party is still young, so he didn't understand the situation?

With three grievances, three doubts, three helplessness, and one point of anger, Luo Yashan explained to Zhu Jingyuan:
"So... Actually, in terms of legal documents, the little girl will belong to His Highness... order the girl...

"But the little girl's dowry is more or less a piece of income. I hope His Highness can treat her as a concubine."

Zhu Jingyuan finally fully understood the other party's logic, and his expression immediately turned into a helpless wry smile:

"Why do you all yearn for women by my side?"

Zhu Jingyuan didn't want to accept maidservants because he supported the abolition of slavery.

The reason for supporting the abolition of slavery is not because of how "kind-hearted" I am, or because I "don't want to see the poor suffer", nor is it because I am a white leftist.

They are all driven by very real interests.

One is to fight against feudal remnants, eradicate personal dependence, weaken the influence of traditional gentry on society, and stabilize the rule of Zhu Ming Dynasty.

The second is to liberate the working population and send more labor to factories as workers instead of staying in the homes of the rich and powerful to serve others.

It was the same logic when Emperor Shizu banned human-powered sedan chairs.

The abolition of slavery in history has never been abolished for the sake of abolishing slaves, and has always been determined by actual interests.

The abolition of slavery will never succeed because of "kindness of heart".

Freedom, human rights, equality, democracy, and the like have always been the watchword and method of action, not the end.

But slogans and methods are equally important, and Zhu Jingyuan also needs to find a suitable signboard.

In order to support the abolition of slavery, in order to prepare for the complete abolition of slavery in the future, I have to be a role model for the abolition of slavery.

To put it bluntly, I want to set up a memorial archway for myself.

Zhu Jingyuan didn't want to be and stand again, while shouting to abolish slaves for others, while continuing to use slaves himself.

That would be cheap.

For Ming's citizenship level, a maximum of three levels is enough, and there is no need for real slaves.

Chunxiang and Qiuyue have been slaves since they were young, and they have fully accepted and adapted to the status of the prince's personal maids.

No change in the future will make them uncomfortable. It is difficult for them to be self-reliant without feeling that their standard of living has dropped.

But after that, Zhu Jingyuan will try his best not to let similar situations happen again.

So after Zhu Jingyuan sighed, he rejected Luo Yashan's proposal very seriously:

"I personally oppose slavery, and I hope that slavery will be completely abolished in Ming Dynasty itself.

"I know it's hard to pull off, but I'm going to lead by example.

"I will no longer accept and buy slaves, and I don't want anyone to be a slave again.

"At the same time, according to Ming's law, I can't ask your daughter to be a concubine, so let's forget about it."

Luo Yashan was stunned for a few seconds before saying:

"But I heard...the Duke of Persia sent you two orchids..."

Zhu Jingyuan replied directly:

"The two sisters An Xiaona are free people, they are not my slaves, and they did not sign the contract of sale.

"They were sent to school by me as foreign students, and after graduation, they will work as senior employees in my manor.

"Because the two of them are the daughters of merchants, they have very flexible minds and learn things quickly.

"I am a senior corporate executive who has trained two reserves.

"I helped them choose the path of self-reliance."

Luo Yashan's family was dumbfounded.

Someone gave you two maidservants, and you arranged to study abroad?

Are you regarded as a future worker?

Directed training?Reserve managers?What are these words?

Before coming to Xiyang Haijiao 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 had inquired carefully about what was special about Zhu Jingyuan, and those people couldn't tell.

Only when we met directly did we know how special he was.

His way of thinking is completely different from others, and others can't keep up with his thinking.

The scene was quiet for several seconds, and Sophia was the first to react.

Sophia thought at first that she was going to be Zhu Jingyuan's concubine.

Although it was a bit regretful, I reluctantly accepted it, after all, he was the prince of Daming.

It wasn't until her father explained it just now that Sophie finally realized that she was actually just a maid.

A maidservant is actually a slave, to put it bluntly, a slave girl.

Sophia was stunned at the time, and the little girl was so wronged that she almost cried.

Then Zhu Jingyuan spoke, and Zhu Jingyuan made it clear that he wanted to abolish slaves, so he didn't want maidservants himself.

She was originally rejected, but Sophia, a child, was inexplicably moved.

Sovia felt that Zhu Jingyuan must feel that slaves are too pitiful, that's why he didn't want slaves.

Then I heard that Zhu Jingyuan arranged for people who were going to be slaves to study, so that they will be self-reliant in the future.

Sophia was even more moved, His Royal Highness the Food King is really a kind angel.

Then Sophia couldn't help but speak:

"Then can I also go to study abroad and be the...reserve manager of His Highness?"

Then Luo Yashan also reacted, but in a different direction from Zhu Jingyuan and his daughter.

The mentality of an adult is obviously very adult...

Luo Yashan felt that Zhu Jingyuan's arrangement could be said to be the best of both worlds.

My own daughter doesn't need to be a maid, but she can become his mistress. This was popular among the royal families of the Taixi Continent before.

Now add the identity of a female subordinate.

Luo Yashan imagined for a while, and seemed to have some special fun.

In this way, although Zhu Jingyuan is not responsible at all, the piece of land that Lucia sent can guarantee her daughter's identity.

So Mount Roja agreed loudly:

"Yes, yes, our Fei Ya can also arrange it in the same way.

"Go to be an employee in His Highness's manor, be the reserve...senior manager...

"The land prepared by my father happened to be used as my daughter's study abroad expenses."

Zhu Jingyuan felt that Luo Yashan must have misunderstood something.

In fact, all three are already on completely different channels.

But Zhu Jingyuan was too lazy to understand what the other party was thinking:

"Mr. Luo will be the vassal monarch of Daming in the future, and of course there is no problem sending his children to study in Daming.

"Although the cost of studying in Daming is not low, it definitely doesn't need so much land income to supply it.

"The key is that the land wasn't for me, so you gave it to your daughter to study abroad. It's useless if you tell me about it."

What Zhu Jingyuan said was sincere and plain, but Luo Yashan misunderstood it again.

He thought Zhu Jingyuan wanted to get rid of the relationship, and at the same time made it clear that he didn't want land ownership, and the proceeds would be used by his daughter.

Luo Yashan immediately felt that Zhu Jingyuan was very reasonable:

"Yes, it is the land for my daughter, and my daughter will use the proceeds from the land to study in Daming.

"But I have no way to go to Daming, so I will trouble your Highness to arrange everything."

In fact, the two are already chatting across servers.

So much so that Zhu Jingyuan was a little confused:
"You really want me to arrange it? She may be a little princess in your family, but she is an ordinary child to me.

"I'll put her with those 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 are also arrangements:

"OK then."

Seeing that Zhu Jingyuan finally agreed, Luo Yashan and his wife both heaved a sigh of relief and sighed softly in their hearts.

The youngest daughter, who was just ten years old, was about to leave her.

Zhao Xinlian gently kept her daughter, sobbing silently for a while.

Sophia, a little child, has a very simple mind. Instead of imagining the pain of parting, she began to imagine her future life.

Luo Yashan and his father stayed until noon, and then reluctantly said goodbye to their daughter and returned to their residence.

That afternoon, Sophia of the Romanov family officially changed her name to "Rofia" and lived next door to sister An Xiaona.

Luo Feiya is relatively young and comes from a wealthy family, so she basically never lived independently.

Zhu Jingyuan reminded sister An Xiaona to take her with them in everything they did, and also reminded the steward in the backyard to take care of her a little bit.

The two sisters An Xiaona respectfully agreed, and after Zhu Jingyuan left, they immediately asked about Luo Feiya's situation:

"You little white slave, who gave it to His Highness?"

In the servant circle of Daming, Hu Ji has a higher status than Bai Nu.

The two An Xiaona sisters, as Persian orchids, have a certain sense of psychological superiority in the face of Luo Feiya, a mixed-race white woman.

If it was really an ordinary white slave, he would unconsciously bow his head to Hu Ji.

But Luo Feiya is the emperor's granddaughter, and the key point is that she doesn't think she is a slave, so at this time, she subconsciously refuted:

"I'm not a white slave, my grandfather is the emperor of Lucia, and I'm going to Daming to study abroad.

"I will work for His Highness the Great Food King in the future, so His Highness let me live here first."

The two sisters An Xiaona were taken aback, they didn't 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 also Xiyi.

In the circle of contempt in the Ming civilization circle, "Xiyi" is naturally inferior to the group of "Hu people".

Moreover, the two sisters An Xiaona are very smart, knowing that they live in the maid's room, which is just the best of them.

Since the granddaughter of the Emperor Xiyi was also arranged here, it meant that she was no different from himself in the eyes of His Highness the Great Food King.

Of course, the two An Xiaona sisters would not think about what to do to Luo Feiya, they just wanted to confirm whether the other party was threatening.

So An Xiaona nodded lightly indifferently and said:
"It turns out that you are only going to study abroad, just because your father is Emperor Lucia, so you can stay in the palace for a few days."

An Xiaofu, who usually doesn't speak much, added a sentence while doing the math:
"It turns out that you are not going to be His Highness's woman, so it's okay, sister, let's continue to calculate the problem, have you solved this equation yet?"

Now Raffia is puzzled:

"What do you two mean? What is your highness's woman? What are you studying?"

An Xiaona said proudly:
"It's not interesting, our sisters will become His Highness's women in the future, and they are different from Ming Dynasty students like you.

"We are teaching ourselves the three-dimensional linear equation to prepare for becoming His Highness's woman. Are you also interested in mathematics?"

Raffia's little mind is a bit messy:

"You... want to become His Highness's woman? What does it have to do with mathematics?"

An Xiaona roughly explained:
"Because that's what Your Highness wants us to learn."

Raffia's mind was completely messed up.

Do you want to learn by yourself?Do you have the opportunity to learn...

(End of this chapter)