Chapter 144: The English Envoy's See (2)

Unlike the solemn and solemn feeling brought to people by the Forbidden City, the wonderful beauty of the Old Summer Palace is even more shocking! Since the reign of Kangxi, the world's No. 1 garden that has been painstakingly managed by generations over 130 years not only contains the essence of Chinese architecture, but also the novelty and exquisiteness of some Western scenery has made Birmingham, a foreign minister who once stopped in Buckingham Palace in England and Fontainebleau Palace in France, a ridiculous thought arises in his heart: No wonder Mr. Wenhan told himself on the way here: I have seen the prosperity and beauty of China and then I know what royal wealth is in the world!

Looking at the cloud-scenery in front of him, Buckingham Palace and Fontainebleau Palace have become thatched huts that even the underclassmen of Manchester Iron and Steel Factory are unwilling to live in! After returning to China this time, he must record everything he saw here so that his friends can also know that there is such a beautiful land in the world! At this moment, he felt that even goosebumps were about to come out!

Entering the garden from Ergongmen, we walked through the hall and the courtyard along the way. The flowers and trees that we saw on the road were flourishing between the pavilions. Even though it was not Qihua Yao grass, it was not ordinary flowers. And the Chinese officials we saw all bowed and smiled at the special envoys from abroad. Birmingham didn't know it, and he thought the Chinese were so hospitable! Little did he know that it was because the emperor issued an edict.

After passing by the openness and tranquility, Ru Guhanjin was Wan Fang Anhe. This was the first time Birmingham saw such a strange building community and exclaimed in vain: "Well? Why is this happening?"

"This place is called Wanfang Anhe, which is my favorite place to live during my lifetime." Yi Xin chuckled and explained a few words, leading a few people to walk along the stone steps, along the slope of the stone egg corridor, and along the road along the flower house and through the glass skylight to see the flowers. The mountains in the northwest corner are high and the water is already close.

The huge open space in front of the mountains and rivers is bustling with lively. The cabinet, the nine ministers, and the six ministries are all here, waiting in the stand shift. The most beautiful flowers in the Old Summer Palace in May are filled with flowers. The bright summer season is full of charming scenery. Everyone is standing in line, but they are silent.

There were sixty-four dragon flags on the left and right beside everyone, each standing upright by strong men, followed by fifty-four umbrellas floating out, green and purple, bright yellow and pure purple, colorful colors, leopard tail spear, dragon head rod, and dazzling sight. The red flag guided the letter, and the feathered treasures were like forests, gushing out from the door, and the seven-foot treasure fan was written with words: "Teaching filial piety festival", "Ming Zheng Porcelain", "Celebrating the blessings", "Praise and praise the achievements and the far-reaching achievements". The four treasures were in front, and then "Resolutely

Wu", "Fu Wen", "Admitting Words" and "Advance Good" followed by the Four Golden Festival, Four Elements and Celestials, Four Yellows, Eight Banners and Celestials, Forwards and Celestials, Five-colored Golden Dragon Celestials, Flags cover the sky, What are the qualities, Fengfeng, Cranes, Peacocks, Yellow Swallows, White Pheasants, Red Crows, Flower Cells, Herons, Singing Kits, All kinds of auspicious birds; Swimming scales, Colorful lions, White Ze, Horned Territory, Red Bears, Yellow Bears, Evil-proofs, Rhino, Tianma, Tiande, Many Spiritual Beasts are painted on the golden and green flags, and their moves are swaying and swaying.

When Birmingham and others were dazzled, the great joy of Dan Bi was heard in their ears. The drought thunder was approaching. When they were paying attention, Yi Xin and other Chinese officials had already kneeled down. So, a group of British envoys knew that His Majesty the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty was coming.

Sure enough, from the Qingshi Street in Jiuzhou before Qingyan, a fleet of chariots and horses seemed to flow out endlessly. Until the sixty-four guards were golden helmets and silver armor, riding horses with swords and horses, majestic, and hooves were ticking on the stone aisle. Countless eunuchs behind them were huddled with yellow collars, wheels crushing stones, and scattering sounds. Only when the car drove out did people see clearly that a six-foot-high dragon chariot covered the Nine Dragon Canopy, jade pedestal square pegs, sitting in the middle, wearing a pearl crown on its head, and the water of Jiangya Sea

Under the shawl, there is a stone-green kesi-faced sable golden dragon jacket, a yellow kesi-faced golden black fox-xin golden dragon robe. Under the auspicious cover, half of the pearls are exposed slightly, a bunch of gold-inlaid green-lined twelvetted bracelets, exposed slanted outside the dragon jacket, with a very beautiful melon-shaped face, crescent moon eyebrows, eyes look around, and a slightly smile. It seems that he will not be over twenty years old, Yuanting is sitting in the carriage, without looking sideways - Birmingham knows that this is the rule of the great emperor of China by the emperor of the world.

In an instant, a tsunami cheer jumped up: "Emperor, long live long live long!"

It was the first time Birmingham saw such a scene in his life. If he hadn't remembered that his identity was representing Her Majesty the Queen of England, he would have been like this and kneeled down with him!

When His Majesty's imperial chariot stopped in front of the high mountains and rivers, the young man on the imperial throne fell down in the middle of the eunuch's help, sat in the middle. Yi Xin quickly lifted up the hem of the robe, walked a few steps, and knelt down in front of the imperial throne, as if he was saying something. Birmingham and others were far away and didn't hear it very clearly. Then he saw the emperor wave his hand and ordered.

Yi Xin kowtowed and stood up again, turned back: "Mr. Special Envoy, His Majesty the Emperor of Our country has issued an order and ordered me to summon me to see the driver."

"Oh, oh." Birmingham tidied up his outfit for the last time, and made sure there was no problem. He took off his hat, placed it on his chest, followed behind Yi Xin, and walked forward slowly.

He was very close, and he could clearly see the young man sitting on the throne. His appearance was more handsome and handsome than Yi Xin who had been dealing with many times. His water-cut pupils were clearly black and white, and he was very energetic. He had a smile on his lips and was saluting the few people who were walking over.

Birmingham knew that he could not make eye contact with His Majesty the Emperor in advance - in the Chinese concept, this was also very rude. According to the original ritual program, the Mingzan of the Ministry of Rites sang loudly, and Birmingham and three others stepped forward and knelt on one knee: "His Majesty's Special Envoy of the Queen of Great Britain, Lord Birmingham Alder, Governor-General of the British Plenipotentiary in Hong Kong, Lord George Wenhan, Minister of Trade in the Five Ports, and Mr. Alitou, Minister of Great Britain to Shanghai, presented the letter to the Queen's Kingdom and sincerely to the Emperor Xianfeng of the Qing Empire!"

He received the letter of the country, and some eunuchs had taken it and handed it over to officials of the Ministry of Rites to collect it. The emperor nodded with a smile: "Is it still used to it during the days when I come to Beijing?"

The emperor laughed: "I forgot. I'm asking you..." Without waiting for Sun Yiwen to translate, he changed his words to his proficient English! Although the accent is inevitable, Birmingham and others can understand it smoothly.

Birmingham was shocked and quickly replied: "Thank you for your concern to His Majesty the Emperor. Foreign ministers and other daily life should be as usual. The people and officials of your country respect us and are very polite."

"This is the most basic thing. When we interact with each other, the word "respect" is the word "respect" for each other. The two countries have long journeys and very different customs and conditions. I cannot ask your people to be like the people of our dynasty. It's just seeking common ground while reserving differences."

"That's right! His Majesty the Great Emperor spoke extremely thoroughly." Hearing that His Majesty the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty was not as stern as he imagined and was stern, Birmingham naturally let go of his arms. He said: "The exchanges between the two countries are just to seek solutions to various problems under the policy of seeking common ground while reserving differences. I think that as long as the Qing Dynasty and the British Empire can start a dialogue in such a spirit, any problem can be solved."

Yixin couldn't understand what they were saying at all, and she secretly complained in her heart: If the emperor had a whim and said something inappropriate, and then negotiated with Birmingham and others on the political affairs of the two countries in the future. He used the emperor's words as a means of relying on it, it would be really difficult for him.

But at this time, I must not allow myself to interrupt. I had to keep winking at Sun Ruizhen, who was standing beside me, signaling him to come out and make suggestions to stop the emperor from speaking. Or I would ask for an order to order the general translator Sun to use the text as the interpreter.

When the emperor saw his artificiality, he waved his hand with a wry smile: "Sir, please come up."

"Yes. Thank you, His Majesty the Great Emperor."

"Sun Yiwen?"

Sun Yiwen stepped forward and knelt down: "I'm here!"

"You come to interpret."

"yes!"

"The British envoy Lord Birmingham worked tirelessly and came to the Qing Dynasty from afar. He brought me a letter, gifts and greetings to the Queen of Great Britain. I am comforted by the emperor." The emperor said slowly, "It can be seen that the Queen of England, his ministers and the people, have the thoughts of a king and a father in his heart. If he wants that country is alone overseas, he can still think of the country, and he should reward merits as appropriate. Recite?"

"I'm here."

"You and Yousi will discuss with you as appropriate. According to the Gaomiao period, you should give rewards and rewards and other items to be submitted."

"yes."

"King Gong?"

"My brother is here."

"Wait a moment to bring the British envoy down, give him tea, banquet, and good hospitality, and then you hand in the sign, and I have a few more words to say to you."

"twitter!"

In the three-story and nine-column hall with high mountains and long rivers, the emperor temporarily summoned military and cabinet ministers: "A few days ago, I once said in the court that when the British entered Beijing, the court should not only treat each other with courtesy, but also take this opportunity to enhance communication with the British. The ancients said, "You should not be self-sufficient, be arrogant if you are arrogant, be arrogant if you are arrogant, and be gentle if you are gentle if you are weak..." He also said: "Today I just want to tell you that although my heavenly dynasty is rich in resources and talents are emerging, we must also learn to let go of our arms and interact with that country. We must not be such a self-proud person."

"The Hadith is here, and I will follow it without any contradiction! In the interactions between British people, open your mind and embrace the power of the sea and the rivers, and accommodate the four barbarians."

"Well, Lao Liu can say such words, which shows that he is not such a stubborn person. My words just now were not in vain."

"The emperor has a serious statement, and I dare not take it."

"This time when the British went north and met in Tianjin, I asked you to tell them that if everything goes well this time, they will allow them to set up a consulate in the capital of our Celestial Empire. As for this matter, I have discussed it with a few people from the Military Affairs Office..."

When he heard the emperor mention the consulate's consulate again, Sai Shanga, Jia Zhen and others lowered their heads at the same time, the emperor was undoubtedly satisfied with the other party's statement. He said: "I searched the records of Emperor Saint Zuren in the Nanshu's study yesterday, and I gained some of the matters of the barbarians. They are indeed commendable for some of the strange skills and tricks, which can be used as reference for our heavenly dynasty. It's like cowpox."
Chapter completed!