[Qing] If you don't work hard, you will be forced to inherit the throne

The promise of the Crown Prince of the Qing Dynasty to give priority to trade with France, this temptation is not small!

Although Bai Jin was a missionary, his allegiance was to Louis XIV, a powerful king who believed that the power of the king was bestowed by heaven, and who wanted to establish an absolute monarchy in France.

In the eyes of the French envoys, the imperial dictatorship of the Qing Dynasty is simply the most "perfect" autocratic monarchy system, and it is the pinnacle of power that their kings have been pursuing for a long time.

Unlike Kangxi’s superficial understanding of Louis XIV, Louis XIV’s attention to the Qing emperors has lasted for many years. Over the years, France’s power at sea has gradually expanded, and it has gradually broken away from Portugal’s oppression. It is to fight for their maritime supremacy together with England, which also wants to break through the oppression of Portugal.

Before preparing to send envoys to the Qing Dynasty, Louis XIV had just gained an advantage in the war with the Netherlands. He was very sure that if he could obtain the excellence of the Qing emperor, his kingdom would go further and develop rapidly. better!

Bai Jin belonged to Louis XIV, and the Pope in the Vatican gave him far less deterrence than Louis XIV.

He struggled for a moment, but failed to give a promise immediately. Instead, he told Yinfeng ambiguously: "His Royal Highness, please allow me to ask our king for his opinion. If the king is willing to lift Descartes' works in Paris ban, then his writings can reach the Qing Dynasty from our capital by merchant ships."

Yinfeng regretted: "It's a pity that Mr. Descartes has passed away. If he is still here, I would like to write to him and ask him about mathematics."

He said with a smile: "Gu is very fascinated by science. Although Gu is a prince and learns how to manage a country, this does not prevent Gu from exploring the truth in the world. Gu believes that knowledge has no borders. What does the envoy think?"

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Soon, Bai Jin returned to the post station in a daze. Zhang Cheng and others who had been waiting for a long time gathered together and asked with concern: "How is it? Has His Highness the Crown Prince agreed to trade with us?"

Zhang Cheng shook Bai Jin, and Bai Jin murmured: "At that moment, I seemed to see a hundred flowers blooming, as dazzling as the sun!"

"what are you talking about?"

Bai Jin came back to his senses: "The crown prince hopes that we can send two students who are proficient in languages ​​to teach in foreign schools."

Zhang Cheng relaxed, with a happy expression on his face: "Of course it's no problem. The Crown Prince needs us, which means we are useful."

The emperor of the Qing Dynasty ignored them for a period of time and did not take any other actions since receiving them. This made them very disturbed, lest the mission would return without success.

"How about the crown prince of the Qing Dynasty? Is he as kind and tolerant as the rumors say?"

Of all the people present, only Bai Jin had seen the prince, the other four surrounded him and asked him about the situation.

The emperor of the Qing Dynasty is majestic, and the rules in the palace are also very strict. It is really difficult to get grace from this strict emperor. If you can start with the crown prince, it may be a good way.

Bai Jin nodded and said affirmatively: "Yes, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is kind and tolerant. He loves to laugh and has no airs. He treats me very politely, and his noble temperament makes me look up to him. To be honest, in France, No prince can have the temperament of the Qing crown prince, and he is very pleasing to the eye, and I am very honored to talk with him."

He subconsciously ignored the feeling of nervousness, and attributed it to the admiration of someone who saw a dignified temperament.In fact, during the whole conversation, the crown prince didn't say a single serious word, every topic was just right, not aggressive, nor cold, the only blame is that Bai Jin himself is worthless, and he chatted casually It made cold sweat soak the back.

"His knowledge is very profound!" Bai Jin replied decisively: "He is not only the crown prince of the Qing Dynasty, but also a respectable scholar. He has great interests in science and mathematics."

Zhang Cheng was surprised that Bai Jin had such a high opinion of the crown prince, and he asked eagerly, "Will he promise to speak well for the emperor for our business?"

Bai Jin fell silent, he hesitated whether to speak or not.

"what happened?"

"The crown prince really wants Descartes' manuscripts. If he can get the handwritten manuscripts of Descartes' works, he will be very happy, and he will give priority to cooperation with our country in the future trade."

Zhang Cheng was surprised: "The autograph of Descartes' works? Did you mention Descartes to him?!"

Bai Jin's eyes flickered, but he did not avoid Zhang Cheng's question. This is not the Vatican, and they are not the Pope's subordinates. What is there to be afraid of?

Their king, Louis XIV, had long wanted to drive away all the believers who were loyal to the Pope in his country. Whether the ban on Descartes' works in Paris was abolished only needed an order from the king.

"Yes, I mentioned it, because when the crown prince asked me a math question, I couldn't answer it. The question he asked me could be perfectly answered using the Cartesian coordinate system!"

Bai Jin discussed with them: "Don't forget the purpose of our coming, but we must not let the greedy businessmen from the Netherlands and England take the lead. Because of the relationship with the Zheng family in Taiwan, England has given priority to doing business with the Qing Dynasty for more than a year. So far, I have never had the opportunity to come to the capital to meet the emperors of the Qing Dynasty. They are a big step behind us in this regard. This is our advantage, but we must not lose to them in the capital. We French must I will show more sincerity to impress the emperor of the Qing Dynasty!"

Bai Jin is the leader among these people. What he said has a great influence among the envoys, especially in Zhang Cheng's view, let alone Descartes' manuscripts, if the Qing Dynasty agrees to conduct full-scale business with them, it will be regarded as It is possible for their king to come personally to meet the Qing emperor.

"Then, what else did the crown prince promise you?"

Bai Jin told Zhang Cheng with a happy face: "His Royal Highness said that if Nan Huairen resigns to cultivate himself, then the position of Qin Tianjian will be vacant, and he will find a way to persuade the Qing emperor to consider using our people to take the position." This position, thereby deepening the bond between our two countries.”

"This is the best news these days!" Zhang Cheng was also very happy.

On the second day after Yinreng received the envoys, an eunuch took the emperor's imperial decree to read the imperial decree to several envoys.

The emperor ordered Zhang Cheng and Bai Jin to serve in the court together, and Bai Jin took over Nan Huairen's job as Qin Tianjian, and obtained the official position and nationality of the Qing Dynasty!

Bai Jin and Zhang Cheng looked at each other, and knelt down in surprise to receive the imperial edict.

"As expected of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, you must do what you say!"

"Unexpectedly, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has such a great influence on the decision of the Qing emperor. We must mention this matter in the reply to the king, so that the king also pays attention to his attitude towards the Qing prince."

"If possible, it is essential to do everything possible to please His Royal Highness," Bai Jin said, "There is an idiom in the Qing Dynasty called 'follow what you like'. Since His Royal Highness likes science, then we will start with science. Offer him the most advanced science and technology in France."

"I think, regarding this point, you may be disappointed. The research institutes of the Qing Dynasty are not inferior to those of our country. Their research content is even richer, and they have produced many inventions that improve the country."

Bai Jin: "Sure enough, I still need the king's help. Do you want Descartes' manuscript for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

From asking for Descartes' works at the beginning, to asking for manuscripts, the crown prince's request became more and more, and Bai Jin didn't notice anything wrong.

If you want to talk about the crown prince of the Qing Dynasty, he is really a wonderful person who is loved and admired. He is not as unattainable as a few people imagined. everything.

Bai Jin and the others didn't know how to be grateful, but within a few days, they were addicted to Beijing's fried noodles, roast duck, kebabs, donkey rolls, and candied haws...

The people of the Qing Dynasty are also very wonderful. Their recipes are particularly rich and have fantastic ideas that people can't even imagine. They are not only beautiful, but also delicious!Whether it's fried dough sticks made of puffed-up dough, or glutinous rice-wrapped dough sticks, it's amazing to eat.

In comparison, the only advantage they have in France is the desserts made by the court pastry chef.

Whether it's cookies or cakes, there are cooks who are the best at making these in the French court. Bai Jin thought, if he can ask the king for a cook who is good at these, he will come over to serve the Qing Dynasty when the envoys come to Beijing next time. Royal service, maybe a good idea too.

"I have some bad news to tell you. The Dutch envoy has arrived in the capital."

The faint rivalry between the countries made Bai Jin and others anxious. Fortunately, with the help of the Crown Prince of the Qing Dynasty, they were the first to obtain official positions in the Qing Dynasty, and two of them even obtained the nationality of the Qing Dynasty bestowed by the emperor's grace.

"I will write a letter to the king right now. For the sake of friendship with the Qing Dynasty, I think the king will make the most suitable decision!"

Before Louis XIV's reply arrived, Bai Jin and Zhang Cheng, even Lai, had to rely on their current positions.

They believed in a way to win the favor of the Qing emperor and the prince. The emperor who lived in the Forbidden City was not so close, so he handed it over to Zhang Cheng, who was temporarily serving in the palace. Bai Jin, however, maintained a good relationship with the crown prince as much as possible. connect.

The prince really liked to discuss knowledge with Bai Jin, and he also mentioned that he hoped that some scholars would go to the study to teach science to his younger brothers.

Bai Jin promised: "As long as Your Highness can persuade the emperor to allow it, our people will definitely do their best to enlighten and teach the little princes scientifically."

Soon after, the crown prince really convinced the emperor, and sent Bai Jin, who had already worked with the emperor and explained the geometry course in detail to the emperor, to go to the study to educate the little brothers.

Yinfeng sent someone to deliver a message to Bai Jin: "His Royal Highness said that the little princes have a lively personality. If the envoy directly preaches the lessons, the princes will not be able to learn. If possible, I hope the envoy will bring lively and interesting lessons to the young brothers."

Yuzhu, who was in charge of conveying the words, felt a little apprehensive: His Highness has made more and more demands on the envoy every time. Now that the envoy has obtained the official position of Qin Tianjian, is it inappropriate to issue embarrassing orders like this?

Unexpectedly, Bai Jin replied to Yu Zhu like he was beating chicken blood: "Please tell your highness, please don't worry, your highness, I will do my best to bring the most interesting science lessons to the little princes!"

Yuzhu was very surprised, he didn't expect Bai Jin to be so obedient.

He hurried back to Changchun Garden, and replied to Yinfeng: "The White Envoy agreed to His Highness's request without hesitation."

Yinreng squatted in the vegetable garden, tinkering with something with a small shovel.

Cao Zhen was playing with mud and dust all over his face, and then saw that he was holding a large handful of red fruits in his hand, took one and stuffed it into his mouth, and immediately spat it out with a loud cry: "Ah, it hurts!" Pain, this pepper hurts my tongue!"

Cao Zhen stretched out her tongue to ask for water, her thin lips were irritated and turned red, and her eyes were moist and steamy.

The brainless person handing over the handkerchief to Yinreng looked at Cao Zhen like this, and his eyes were straight. A handsome and elegant Crown Prince is already pleasing to the eye, and adding Cao Zhen, the two stand together, every time there is something exciting. Blinking eyes but still can't help the thrill of looking.

"Is Yuzhu wondering why Bai Jin listens to Gu so much?"

Yinfeng wiped his hands with a smile and went to pick some red fruits.

These "peppers" from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places are the same thing as the "peppers" recorded in the Xiaomei system. In fact, they were introduced to the Central Plains as early as the previous dynasty, but they were not popularized. It's time to go with the shrimp, why don't let the dining room use the grown chili to fry a spicy shrimp today.

"The servant is dull, and I can't think of the key point." Yuzhu said honestly, he recalled the actions of His Highness the Crown Prince in recent days, except sending people to take the envoys to go shopping and eat around the capital, there is no other action?

Yinfeng chuckled lightly: "What's the name of Gu's hand?"

He looked at Cao Zhen, Cao Zhen took a sip of water, and finally recovered from the heat, he grinned: "Your Highness was still talking about it yesterday, it's called an empty glove white wolf!"

Yinfeng ordered people to put away the picked peppers and dry them in the sun, and said cheerfully: "I also want to thank Khan Ama for his cooperation. Whoring for nothing is really fun."

Obviously he is not the kind of stingy person, but he found pleasure and a sense of accomplishment in prostitution, what should I do?The only blame is that Khan Ama left him in the Changchun Garden and ignored him, so he could only find fun in other things.

"Tonight, I will eat boiled fish and spicy shrimp, put Sichuan peppercorns, and some garlic. Go and ask the elder brother to come with me."

Without going to court or meeting courtiers with Khan Ama, Yinfeng let it go, and it's okay to eat a little garlic. If you want to smoke, you can only smoke to your elder brother.

The days of confinement in the Changchun Garden are a bit boring, and there is no other fun to do except study, Yinti is not like Yinfeng, who always entertains himself, and when the prince invites him, the two live close to each other, and in a blink of an eye just come over.

Together, the two brothers ate spicy boiled fish, drank the brewed sweet-scented osmanthus wine, and then chilled it, that day was really like a living god.

"We should cherish the leisure time now. Eldest brother is about to get married. It will be different when he leaves the palace and builds a mansion."

When mentioning this matter, Yinti's expression was relaxed, and he even looked forward to it: "Building a mansion means that I have grown up."

The boiled fish tastes spicy and stimulates the taste buds. The more you eat, the more delicious it becomes. Yinti eats while wiping off his sweat, and takes a sip of wine afterward, feeling extremely refreshed.

"When we grow up, the small plans we made before can be put on the agenda bit by bit."

Yinfeng refilled a glass for him with a smile: "First of all, I wish elder brother all wishes come true in advance, and everything goes well."

Yinti grinned and clinked glasses with him: "I've watched you grow up little by little, and I still can't figure out what you want."

"I always hope that Daqing will get better and better, and what I do is naturally for Daqing and Khan Ama," Yinfeng said happily.

The two looked at each other and smiled, the wine glasses made a crisp sound of collision, Yinti said with emotion: "After today's meal, maybe there will be no chance in the next few years." His expression was not regretful at all, and he was even eager to try.

Just as Yinfeng was about to speak, he suddenly heard Cao Zhen's cough, and shouted outside the door: "Good luck, Your Majesty! My servant, please greet your Majesty!"

The voice was so loud that it resounded through the sky outside, the two people in the room heard it, and immediately stopped talking.

The two stood up one after another, seeing the emperor striding from outside to inside Wuyi Zhai.

Kangxi's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and when he entered, he could smell the aroma of boiled fish and spicy shrimp.

The smell was too irritating, and it got into his nose, causing his saliva to overflow, and his stomach, which was not hungry before, now made a soft grunt.

"I think you two are in Changchun Garden to reflect on your previous mistakes," Kangxi pointed to the two sons who came to greet them. The two sons had eaten spicy food and hadn't wiped their mouths clean, with a circle of red.

Yinti coughed lightly, rolled his eyes with some guilty conscience, and was about to admit his mistake, but he heard Yinfeng invite with a smile: "Khan Ama came during the meal time, I think I still have an empty stomach, why don't you come in with your sons to have a taste?" Try something fresh, this is the pepper grown by my son himself!"

Kangxi glared at him fiercely, and said to teach his sons a lesson, but his body was very honest and sat on the main seat under the guidance of the fragrance...