C2463 The treasure of the Yuan Ming Yuan (1/2)

From Christmas to New Year's Day, this was a traditional break for the English. The banquets in the East Palace were held one after another as Xiao Letian's invitation flew all over England.

The dance music from the dance and the hubbub of voices reached the main street. Countless citizens were looking longingly at the luxurious yard. Amidst the endless snow, a pair of resentful eyes were staring at something under a cloak.

”Master …” We can't stay here. The envoy is waiting for us … It's only about 20 minutes, you can't delay it! ”

After thinking about it for a long time, he finally made a decision. Seizing this opportunity when everyone was celebrating, and the moment when everyone was the least vigilant, he secretly met with the Ambassador of France.

During this trip to Europe, Tongzhi had learned a lot and quickly matured. After experiencing so many things, he no longer believed in friendship between people.

Politics is just a business. There is only trade between politicians and politicians, between power and influence. Whatever Britain wants, it has to pay something in exchange for itself.

Even if France wanted to get something from him, they would have to take out their Real Gold and Silver s, so what if their master Xiao Letian did? Cultivating him as a disciple was just for the benefit of the future.

He had long promised his Master that he would give up those special economic zones in Jiangnan. In the past, he had thought foolishly that his Master truly wanted to help him establish the Industrial Zones, but now it seemed that his Master would never return to the embrace of the Great Qing.

In fact, Zai Chun should be thanking his predecessor, the British Prime Minister. If not for him using all his strength to negotiate with him, the Emperor of Tongzhi would not have matured so quickly.

As for the final assassination, it was a catalyst, allowing the already confused, rebellious and shaken Tongzhi, to completely understand his single husband's intentions.

”There are no father and son in the political world. We are all single husbands! Even you, Master … ”

Zai Chun turned his head and walked away. As he walked, he used his hands to suppress the cape on his head. Londoner who was rushing by didn't expect that the group of people beside him was actually His Majesty, the emperor of Great Qing.

After passing through a few alleys, Zai Chun finally arrived at a secret location in the French intelligence personnel. This was a very ordinary department store that sold daily necessities for the common people. Over the past two days, Chinese merchants had been selling fireworks in the East.

These new gadgets, nice and inexpensive, soon became the new Christmas treat for the children, and the entrance to the small department store was crowded with adults and children who were fighting to buy them.

After passing by these happy children, Zai Chun and the rest walked to the warehouse of the department store. Ambassador of France, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately knelt down on one knee when he saw that the Emperor of Great Qing Kingdom had arrived.

”Greetings Your Majesty. Please allow this humble subject to bring the French Emperor's blessings to Your Majesty. May God bless you!”

Zai Chun was already well versed in European court etiquette. He nodded and moved his left hand, which was covered by the White Gloves. The Ambassador of France then cupped his hands and kissed him lightly.

”It is said that French court etiquette is the most important in Europe. Just looking at it now, it is indeed true that with your respectful attitude, you are at least better than an Englishman!”

”Thank you for your praise, your majesty. Many of the French etiquette were learnt from China, and the Monarch that the Sun King worshipped was the Great Qing's Emperor, Kang Xi! We even want to replicate the imperial examination system! ”