C2368 Awkward Master and Disciple (1/2)

The atmosphere became awkward. Xiao Letian himself had sneaked into the Capitol Building secretly, and had been brought in quietly by the royal servants. The main reason was because he was afraid that the arrogant Congressman s would question him.

After all, it would be a bit embarrassing if the foreign leaders were to personally witness such a scene today. If they were to swagger in through the main entrance, it was very likely that many of the council members would object to it.

However, Xiao Letian had, after all, reached some sort of indescribable tacit understanding with the British royal family. At least, Edward and the others thought that Xiao Letian was the indirect catalyst and not the one who directly pushed them and plotted against them, like what Benjamin had said.

No matter what, Xiao Letian still had a foot in the coffin, then he had the right to listen in. This was also a foundation for further cooperation in the future, how could he trust others?

In the King's Rest Room, Xiao Letian was leisurely admiring the oil paintings, sculptures and various exhibits, of course there were some treasures from China, it was obvious what the origin of the antiques were.

But right at this time, the door to the room was suddenly pushed open, turning his head to look at Xiao Letian, he was startled, he did not expect Zai Chun to also come to Capitol Building, was the envoy from the envoys today so generous? You don't have any shame?

It was awkward, the atmosphere was really awkward. Ever since the envoy had arrived in England, the distance between Zai Chun and his apprentice was gradually moving further and further away.

Especially when Xiao Letian found out that Benjamin and his men were in secret military support negotiations, the entire Chinese high-ranking officials were extremely furious. Some of them even shouted the slogan of ”ungrateful bastards”.

The most unacceptable to the Chinese was the Beijing-Shanghai railway construction project.

In this era, virtually all enlightened peoples had realized the importance of railways. In this era, railways were not only an economic artery, but also a lifeline that could change geopolitics.

In the case of Russia, the Soviet Union, and Russia, the northern neighbours most familiar to the Chinese, the vast topography of the Trans-Siberian Railway had been shaky until it was built.

In particular, in the sparsely populated region of Sieberia, the area was basically beyond the control of the Tsar. If there were no railways, then it was certain that as soon as the revolution took place, this land would be lost and devoured by the nearest countries.

For example, Mongolia, China, and even Japan. With this railway, no matter how many revolutions occurred in this vast country in the north, they would be able to firmly stabilize the empire's remote territory.

Some had tried to take advantage of the new history of the Soviet Union, but they had never thought that the railway was the lifeline of a nation and its people. The Soviet Union had used almost all of its military forces in the region of West Boreya, including the Central Asia, to fight a short war, and in the end, it had still taken control of the railway.

To put it more bluntly, the railway was an extension line of a people and civilization. Wherever the railway was built, the power of that country would be extended to.

How dare Zai Chun take out such an important inland artery to negotiate with the British? This was something that the entire Hua Clan could not tolerate. Although Xiao Letian knew that humans were living under low eaves, he could not help but feel infuriated when he thought that the British would have to make use of this opportunity to enter the Great Qing Province.

Xiao Letian was angry in his heart, but Zai Chun was also furious. Especially after Man Shun had exposed the secret of the King Yi, the crime of hiding long-hair could be considered a crime on Xiao Letian's head.

Long-hair was the life and death enemy of the entire Qing Dynasty Group, and was the brightest and clearest anti-Qing force in the entire Great Qing. Furthermore, it had successfully established a nation, and the fear and resentment the people of the entire Qing Dynasty had towards Long-hair could be said to be endless.