I am rich in martial arts, but choose culture to win

They are all characters who can stop children from crying in the lowlands of Turan and Khorasan Persia.

But in front of Xia Zhixin, both of them acted like "I'm also a scholar".

After all, although Xia Zhixin was not in court all year round, his status was too high.

If it is said that more than half of the officials and generals of the Ming Dynasty have to address Zhu Fugui as "principal", then when they see Xia Zhixin, they actually have to call "vice principal".

Not to mention, Zhao Xizhu's old boss, Mo Bai, is also Xia Zhixin's younger brother.

Zhao Xizhu said: "Don't be joking about Xia Jijiu, Xizhu has benefited a lot from your speech just now, and there is a new work idea for the popularization of Daming Yayan in the Protectorate of the Western Regions in the next step.

Liu Jintang is a rebellious character. In history, he had conflicts with Zuo Zongtang after he joined hands to pacify the Western Regions. The historical pattern of this life is very different. The old and the young did not turn their backs. On the contrary, Zuo Zongtang meant to further train him .

After all, one good thing about being the vassal king of Ming Dynasty is that no matter how you train your subordinates, you don't have to worry about Chen Qiao's mutiny.

Moreover, young people who dare to fight are also very important if they want to establish a strong Sinicized regime in a place like Khorasan and avoid the fate of the Western Liao Dynasty.

Therefore, Zuo Zongtang trusted Liu Jintang much more than in history.

He was also assigned to participate in this important task.

Liu Jintang said: "Professor Xia's theory is as subtle as it is subtle, but Jintang is a rough man, and he still thinks it's better to educate barbarians with a long sword in his hand."

Xia Zhixin laughed loudly and said: "Of course it is the truth, preaching with a sword is the highest good!"

After they chatted for a while, Elizabeth walked in and said to Xia Zhixin, "Professor Xia, it's already ready."

Xia Zhixin nodded and asked, "Does Miss Vanderbilt want to participate?"

Xia Zhixin didn't think that Empress Elizabeth of the Austro-Hungarian Empire had a higher status than himself, an important minister of the Ming Dynasty, but if there was anyone here with a higher status, it would probably be Miss Vanderbilt.

Although she is not yet a formal concubine, everyone in the world knows that the emperor has a deep relationship with her.

This can be seen from the length of time the emperor stayed overnight.

Concubine Fan must have something extraordinary.

Elizabeth smiled and shook her head and said, "Julie said she hates seeing Russians, especially when there are people from Chu and Russians!"

Everyone laughed dumbly, Liu Jintang said awkwardly: "I'll go back and persuade my prince to stop sending Maomei to the palace...but I guess he won't listen..."

Of course, the real reason why Julie didn't come was that she still felt that she didn't have any outstanding talents other than financial management, so she didn't come to make trouble.

But it was her financial management skills and financial means that had already forced the majestic Prime Minister of the British Empire to cut open his stomach to show those foolish people how many bowls of noodles he had eaten.

……

Walking through the long corridor, Xia Zhixin and his party arrived at the real destination of this trip to Budapest—the negotiation table with the Russian Empire.

Without the handshake and talks between Ming and Russia, it would be very difficult for Hungary, as an enclave beleaguered on all sides, to join the Ming tributary circle.

The only good thing is that it is not the state where Hungary was divided after the disintegration of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Hungary legally owns the northeastern part of Italy, where there is an outlet to the Mediterranean, where it can trade with Ming.

If it is Hungary in later generations, as a completely landlocked country, Ming Aid really cannot bypass Russian territory.

In short, the so-called campus speech, although the content of the picture cake is true, is essentially just a smoke bomb to fool the British, French, Austrian, and even German agents.

After all, the negotiations between Daming and the Russians were not what they were happy to see.

Of course, Zhu Fugui wasn't planning to cheat Brother William either.

Decreasing the intensity of the conflict between the Ming Dynasty and the Russians, or even a truce, will naturally lead to a sharp increase in the pressure on the southeastern front of Germany.

However, the Ming Dynasty will also implement the long-awaited "Sunset Invasion" plan at that time, directly across the Atlantic Ocean to attack Britain and France, which will greatly ease the pressure on Germany on the Western Front.

Even if it loses and makes up for it, Daming is still a big country in charge.

……

The negotiating room is a conference room deep in the hotel.

The soldiers at the door of the meeting room were not Hungarians at first glance, and certainly not Ming people, but a group of "Roman" soldiers in shorts and Roman helmets.

This is the latest batch of Tsarist Russian Guards at the request of Alexander II.

Xia Zhixin shook his head.

Budapest is a bit cold in October!

These boys were obviously as cold as grandchildren, and they obviously didn't drink vodka before standing guard.

The reason why the Ming-Russian negotiations were placed in Budapest was naturally the result of a game between the two sides.

Budapest is a neutral territory recognized by both parties, and it is more suitable for negotiation.

As soon as Xia Zhixin waved his hand, several Honglu Temple military officers in flying fish suits drove away the man in wool shorts on the left and stood guard instead.

The security force at the neutral negotiation site is one and half, which is in line with international practice.

Xia Zhixin saw Russia's petty intentions at a glance.

Walking into the house, the flames in the fireplace are burning vigorously, which is very warm.

Xia Zhixin took off his coat, handed it to the accompanying guards, and then put on a leather glove for himself, then stepped forward quickly, and met with the representative of Tsarist Russia—Mikhail Nicholas, younger brother of Alexander II Grand Duke Qi shook hands.

This is also what the diplomatic departments of the two sides have communicated before the formal negotiations.

They did not use Da Ming's boxing ceremony, nor did they follow Tsarist Russia's suggestion of bear hug + kiss to express that the two sides have settled their differences.

Instead, a handshake was used in compromise.

"My friend, Xia, before the negotiations start, I have one point to make to you!"

Grand Duke Nicholas Navic held Xia Zhixin's hand tightly with all his strength, and said, "We have noticed that your country's name for our country has not yet changed from 'Russian Empire' to 'Eastern Roman Empire'. Those who have no intention of negotiating... Oops!"

It had long been expected that Mao Zi would use the opportunity of shaking hands to make a fuss like Chuan Jianguo did, and Daming had already responded.

To tell the truth, Xia Zhixin is a skinny old man who lacked food and clothing since he was a child, so he definitely couldn't squeeze the paunchy Dagong with his hands.

Therefore, Zhu Fugui specially drew on the advanced experience of a big country in the world, and customized a discharge glove.

It's a fool's dream for that world power to use this kind of thing to deal with the people's soldiers on the roof of the world, and its brain circuit is novel, but this trick is just right to use a call and an electric hair, and reversely give it a blow.

Grand Duke Nikolay Navic took three steps back, looking at the slightly blackened palm, feeling uneasy.

It's not just "Your Empire". In fact, a country like Tsarist Russia that lacks entertainment life has long been permeated by Ming's novels.

"Could it be internal force?" Nikolay Navic was at a loss.

Fortunately, Xia Zhixin didn't take the opportunity to keep him from stepping down. Instead, he took the lead, pointed at the negotiating table, and said:

"Mr. Nikolai Navich, please take a seat.

As for the country issue, we, Ming Dynasty, just want to talk to you about the norms for the use of the word 'Khitan'.

Whether it is "Russia" in "Russia" or "Khitan", these are all oolongs made by Mongolian translators, we need to clear up these misunderstandings openly and honestly, let's start..."

Chapter 805

Although Mikhail Nikolaevich resembles a Siberian hamster in appearance, he actually has a calm mind that does not match his appearance.

He is not only the royal family of Tsarist Russia, but also served as the foreign minister of the Russian Empire for more than 20 years after the Crimean War, sparing no effort to restore Russia's image as the top power in the world.

Even, he has a well-known nickname in history-Russian Bismarck.

Of course, high officials who are diplomats these days are known as Bismarck, and Bismarck has long been worthless.

But in any case, Nikolay Navic's political ability and strategic determination are quite outstanding, otherwise Alexander II would not have entrusted him to participate in the crucial "Romin peace talks" as a representative of Russia.

Seeing that the Ming delegation had easily dispelled their side's careful thinking of trying to take the initiative in the negotiation, Nikolay Navic immediately put on a smiling face.

Although his palms were painful and numb, he followed Xia Zhixin's kindness and sat down in his own seat as if nothing had happened.

"Autumn in Budapest is really dry, and the static electricity is really strong..."

Nikolay Navic waved his hand and changed the subject, "Professor Xia Zhixin, I heard that the emperor of your country is a erudite writer, and he also has a lot of research on our country's literary works?"

"Indeed."

Xia Zhixin nodded, and said without hesitation, "I, the Holy Master of the Ming Dynasty, has learned from the past and the present, and has learned from all sides. Regarding Russia..."

"It's Rome, East Rome!" Nikolay Navic interrupted.

"Oh well."

Xia Zhixin shrugged and continued, "Our Majesty also likes the literary works of Ra... Cha Kingdom, such as Pushkin's poems and Tolstoy's novels..."

"That couldn't be better."

Nikolay Navic said with a smile, "This is a small gift from me personally to His Majesty Zhu Fugui, I hope he will like it."

Xia Zhixin took the small gift box handed over by the attendant. After Nikolay Navic indicated that he could open it, he opened the box curiously.

Inside was an exquisite antique pistol, lying quietly on yellowed silk.

"This is?"

Xia Zhixin frowned.

Nikolay Navic said with a smile: "Although it sounds a bit like a person from two eras, in fact, I am a classmate of Pushkin. This pistol is exactly the pistol he used in the duel."

In 1837, the talented poet Pushkin, who was only 37 years old, had a duel with French Gendarmerie Captain Dantes because of his wife's infidelity, and finally died of serious injuries.

Pushkin is not only a very famous poet, Pushkin's family is also the top nobleman of Tsarist Russia.

The poet has nothing to do with poverty, and his gun is worth a lot in terms of decoration.

It's a pity that the gold on the pistol not only didn't help him win the duel, but also probably affected his speed of drawing the gun.

And the other factor that influenced Pushkin to draw his gun——women are also very beautiful.

If Eugenie is the number one beauty in Paris, then Pushkin's wife Natalia is the number one beauty in Moscow.

There have been many different opinions about whether this bright woman has cheated or not.

In the early years, everyone believed that she had conspired with the French, which caused Pushkin, who was wearing a cuckold, to be furious, leading to his ultimate tragedy.

But later, with the rise of the feminist movement, some people continued to claim that Pushkin's wife did not cheat, but was unilaterally harassed by the French.

Pushkin challenged the Frenchman to a duel in defense of his wife's honor.

Not only did this poor woman have to bear the fate of being a widow, but she also endured the infamy she should not have had for more than a century, which is too much.

However, this statement is obviously not reliable.

Because in Pushkin's letter to his wife, he clearly wrote:

"You are still enjoying flirting. I would like to remind you kindly that if you still do this, it can only be regarded as the result of bad education."

"You like all kinds of men to show their attention to you. You can pursue happiness, but what I can't tolerate is, why do you bring them into your home?"

"Go ahead and have fun, I'm all for it, but just please don't be too cheesy, and don't forget about me."

"My love, I implore you once again not to be coquettish in front of people..."

Based on the judgment of the first-hand information of the parties involved, we are indeed unable to determine whether Pushkin's wife Natalia has conspired with Dantes, but there is no doubt that Natalia is called a pure white lotus , which is obviously quite different from the reality.

This woman is definitely not a fuel-efficient lamp.

Moreover, from reading between the lines, it is not difficult to see that the Puda poet is also an old licking dog.

Being able to make the old licking dog so angry that he drew his gun to a duel, there is reason to believe that he must have witnessed something that made him feel heartbroken.

Xia Zhixin was the Vice Priest of the Imperial College of the Ming Dynasty, a first-class intellectual in the Ming Dynasty, and had heard about these things.

Hearing that this old bear actually wants to give the relic of Pushkin, the big green hat, to Long Live, and this gun directly caused the death of the owner...

This is really no ordinary bad luck!

Zhu Fugui himself has always had no taboos.

Living in the Zhaixing Building, playing in the Lutai, and Principal Zhu in front of him, there is no psychological burden at all.

But Xia Zhixin is a superstitious person.

He asked the guards to put away the things, and was about to throw them into the sea when he turned around.

Although it is not certain whether this Duke Maozi is a disgusting person, Xia Zhixin still prefers that he should be unintentional.

After all, for these upper-class nobles in Europa, cheating, wearing a cuckold or something is really normal, so they probably don't think so much.

To come and not to be indecent, Xia Zhixin also gave a gift in return.

A bottle of Eugenie ’68 chewing wine.