Chapter 1258 Ming Dynasty Etiquette
Seeing that July is coming, the weather in Ming Dynasty is getting hotter and the capital is like being in a steamer, which is unbearable and cannot be avoided.
The palace was busy going to escape the summer heat, and there were too many things to prepare. Cao Huachun had to take care of the palace and arrange the Jiangxi area. The matter was complicated and he was in a mess.
Zhu Xu was also not idle, and the two cabinet masters were relieved. He also breathed a sigh of relief, took off his hands and handled some things, such as the mission of the Pope.
The leader this time, as expected, was the in-laws of Pope Innocent X, Archbishop Maidalzini, who led a very large mission, with a total of one hundred people.
He entered the Ming Dynasty as early as June, and walked and stopped along the way, and looked at the most prosperous places of the Ming Dynasty along the coast.
Especially after knowing that the Ming Dynasty was still so prosperous after experiencing unprecedented disasters, I was shocked to express my feelings.
The books brought back by European missionaries are completely indescribable to describe the great power of the East.
Humanistic jade, knowledgeable and polite, each of them is gentle, friendly and kind. At the same time, the vast territory and large population are simply paradise on earth. It is far from being comparable to Europe where wars have been continuous and has lost its ethics.
‘This is the kingdom of God, it must be, it must be!’
Maidalcini roared in her heart and couldn't wait to enter the capital, wanting to visit the legendary Emperor, the wise and ambitious Emperor.
He walked into the Forbidden City, which was the unique residence of His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and it was a ‘city’!
He entered the city and guided him to the one on the east side of the two main halls standing. The plaque read: The cabinet of the Prime Minister of Government Affairs of the Ming Dynasty. Ten large characters are painted with iron hooks and silver, which is vigorous and powerful.
Under the translation explanation, he knew that this hall dominated all the government affairs of the Ming Dynasty, and the highest-level officials worked here.
Walking into the hall, the corridors, veranda, pavilions and terraces are connected, and the corridor is curved and turned. If it weren't for someone's leadership, Maidarzini would have been lost long ago.
After half an hour, Maidalzini, led by a female official, came to a room that looked quite refreshing and clean, and felt at home.
The plaque reads: a tall building and a couplet. The first couplet is: a humble room and an empty hall. The second couplet is: a full sky is shining.
It seemed that there was time, and the translator explained it one by one. Maidarzini was stunned and was deeply shocked and admired by the culture of the Ming Dynasty.
In just a few short words, there is such a profound meaning, which is beyond the European culture.
Since the Ming Dynasty, I have never heard of Maidarzini's shock. This generous country has a larger territory, more population, more civilized ethnic groups, more splendid culture, and more powerful force than Europe. It seems that this is the place of God's favor, Europe, a place of barbarism and chaos!
Then there were teams of men and women wearing the same clothes, simple and beautiful, carrying seats, tea, fruits and vegetables, and laying out this empty conference room.
Not long after, this place became a neat and orderly conference hall.
The translation whispered in Maidalzini's ear: "The Ming Dynasty is a country of etiquette, and the etiquette culture is prosperous. They are meticulous in their friends and will definitely have the most appropriate etiquette reception..."
Maidarzini has been studying the Ming Dynasty recently and is deeply fascinated by the Ming Dynasty's etiquette culture. From the most basic way of treating people and treating things to the construction of the national system, it has a deep imprint of this kind of "ritual".
He was fascinated by the fact that European culture was very scattered, and the so-called etiquette did not play any restrictive role. Morality was shattered in chaos, without order and law, and looked like a spoiled child.
Maidarzini and more than a dozen Holy See staff stood at the door, with Li Youtang, the secretary of the cabinet, and communicating politely from time to time.
As the Secretary of the Cabinet, he naturally knew a lot of things, including the purpose of Maidarzini.
Maidarzini was taciturn and said that the Ming Dynasty was not what the missionaries described. It was a prosperous and rich place, and it was a place of the sky hammer, which was stronger than they expected. The plans they preset might not work in the end.
The arrangement was soon completed, and Li Youtang invited Maidarzini to enter.
Just as Maidarzini passed the threshold, he suddenly raised his head, and under Maidarzini's gaze, a young man and woman walked out from the side door, a group of middle-aged people wearing thick official uniforms, either serious or smiling, they could calm down and look cool, and they were obviously high-ranking officials of the Ming Dynasty.
Maidarzini just glanced at these people and his eyes fell on the young men. According to his information, this was the Emperor and Empress of the Ming Dynasty.
‘I’m really young.’
Maidarzini sighed in his heart, and it was naturally not because of his age. There were many people who inherited a monarch in Europe at such a young age. The problem is that the Ming Dynasty was too big. His performance since His Majesty the Emperor ascended the throne was enough to be recorded in history. There has never been such a hero in European history, even the Ming Dynasty was a handful of people, right?
Maidarzini went through all the troubles and finally saw the ruler of the Ming Dynasty. His face was filled with the smiles of European gentlemen. He stepped forward and saluted, and even spoke: "Respect..."
At this time, the missionary translator from Europe quickly coughed.
Maidalcini woke up and raised his hand awkwardly, saying, "Maidalcini, an envoy from the Pope, pay homage to His Majesty the wise and powerful Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Empress Benevolent, filial and virtuous."
If these are naturally synchronized by translation, the translation actions are much more natural than Maidarzini.
The young man opposite them smiled and waved his hands, saying casually: "My Ming etiquette is different from that of Europe. Your Majesty, you don't need to come here, just sit down. I am full of yearning for Europe. I believe Your Majesty will make us understand Europe more and help us in friendly communication."
Maidarzini breathed a sigh of relief when he listened to the translator. If he followed the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty, he would have to be crazy.
Maidalzini said in a good manner: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Maidalcini sat down under the arrangement of Li Youtang and waited for their place. Maidalcini and other envoys from the Popes looked at each other, and were all shocked on their faces.
The officials of the Ming Dynasty were better, but they frowned and stood under Zhu Xu with expressionless faces.
This is a rectangle, and to the north, there is a small table and two chairs. This is naturally Zhu Xu and Maidarzini. They have more than ten chairs, namely the Ming Dynasty and the Papal State Mission.
This was the first time for the Ming Dynasty to meet like this. Maidarzini never thought that their negotiations with the Ming Dynasty would be held on such an occasion.
Chapter completed!