C1418 Emperor Wei Yang Shan (1/2)
Zai Chun never thought that his appearance this time would cause so much trouble, and plant the seeds of conflict in the future. Right now, he only had one thought in mind, complete his master's mission, and use his sovereign authority to protect and guide the Jiangnan stock market.
He smiled and waved to the officials on both sides of him and the river, swearing to himself, ”I will accomplish my mission. I will definitely complete my master's mission. If such a simple mission could be exchanged for Master's happiness, then it must be done! ”
”Not to mention the Prime Minister's promise, as long as I complete my mission well, I will be given ten million gold every year!” Haha, I'm so happy, New Imperial Army's army expansion fees are finally coming in! ”
Thinking about it, Zai Chun shouted loudly, ”Let the local officials of Jiangnan board the ship, I want to meet my herdsmen! ”Let's let the elders choose a place to stay and board the boat. I want to meet them …”
”Yes sir!” The soldiers on the deck saluted and received the orders, and very quickly, the officials on both sides of the Zhiyuan Warship began to cheer. These local officials who had no chance of seeing the Emperor finally had a chance to show their faces in front of the Emperor, not to mention that the real powerful man on the warship, the Prime Minister Xiao of the East China Sea.
Pure Iron-armored battleship, carrying the mighty aura of the European Industrial Revolution, directly pressed down on the hearts of the hundred officials. The closer they got to the warship, the more they felt the boundless power.
Artillery, steel, rivets, rust... The sailors on the deck had their chin held up high, looking like nails. They were dressed in naval uniforms, and their hats were fluttering in the wind.
This caused the officials who were familiar with the Great Qing to feel as if they were avoiding a cat or mouse. They sat on cranes and boarded the warships. On the teak deck, people could even smell the gunpowder. Every crack in the deck of the famous battleship was filled with the choking smell of gunpowder.
”Mother!” What kind of cannon is this, to be so old and rough! ”
”Stop talking. I heard from a foreign merchant that even British battleship s don't have such a big cannon like this. Hurry up, kowtow to the emperor …”
”Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!” A group of senior officials kneeled on the deck, their butts sticking out as they kowtowed. They didn't even dare to raise their heads.
”Pfft!” A dirty sailor laughed out loud. The officer scanned the sailors with a murderous look in his eyes and warned them.
However, when the officer turned to look at these officials, they could not help but laugh. This kind of scene was something that could never be seen in the Ryukyu and only now did he realize how wise it was for the Prime Minister to abolish the kneeling ceremony. This kind of etiquette was too ugly and too laughable.
After being with the Prime Minister for a long time, he was naturally infected with many new ideas and habits. A teenage child was the most critical moment in shaping a person's outlook on life, and at this stage, the values that he worshipped the most would affect him.
Instead, it was the western style pants, suit, and even military attire that made him more attractive, being agile, easy to move, cut to fit, and with a stylish figure … This style is more suited to the tastes of young people.
Looking at those brilliant officials, Zai Chun couldn't help but to show a trace of disgust in his heart. But there was nothing he could do, whether he liked them or not.
With his patience, Zai Chun walked down the bridge. Please get up, someone! Move Seat Grant... Hm? What if I want to meet with a senior representative in a big place? Why haven't we seen any of them? ”
The Prefecture Overseer hurriedly smiled and said, ”Your Majesty, due to the lack of time, the screening process is very difficult. The commoners' representatives are currently making their selections. They are currently making their selections …”