After I was reborn, I became a plug-in for the country

The fact that the foreigners in Britain were locked up in prison did not alarm Kangxi that day.There was not much movement at the Meridian Gate, and the political affairs were very busy, so it was several hours late for Yinfeng to get the news.

But the next day, Kangxi still found out about this from the papers reported by Shuntian Fuyin. He was not too shocked, because he had also done it in his early years to scoop up foreigners from prison cells.It's a pity that the one he rescued at the beginning has passed away now.

After ordering Liang Jiugong to send the speaker to release, Kangxi didn't say anything more about it.Appeasement is to be appeased, but there is no need to go there with great fanfare. The magnanimity of the Qing Dynasty cannot be lost on a foreigner.

He planned to give a banquet in three to five days, so that the envoy of Britain and the court officials would meet in one room, and then ask the reason. If it was the fault of the guards, he would be in front of the British people. It's a small punishment and a big commandment, and then a little compensation for the foreigner.

With the decree, Myers was released after spending two days in the cell in Shuntian Mansion.After getting the news, Xu Risheng and Bai Jin hurriedly asked for an order to pick them up.The two were also very helpless, why did they enter the cell when they were fine?

Bai Jin and Xu Risheng had not been in this eastern country for a short time, and they knew very well that the kings of the Qing Dynasty always treated people with courtesy.It was precisely because they were clear that the two of them could not help wondering what the guy from Britain had done that caused them to fall into prison.Even if you have doubts in your heart, it is not easy to ask more questions at this time.

Miles, who was out of the cell, looked dispirited.The corners of his eyes drooped and his face was ashen.Although he stayed in the cell for a short time, he was not unkempt, but mentally, he was really hit hard.Not long ago, I was so frightened that I fainted, and then I stayed in the dark for two days. No matter who I change, I will not be full of energy at this time.

However, the two-day experience in the cell made the timid Miles feel angry.He made up his mind that when he saw the monarch of this country, he must have a good laugh.Is this their way of hospitality?Is the way to treat guests is to put people directly in prison?How dare you call yourself a state of etiquette?It's ridiculous!

Miles was holding his breath, Bai Jin looked at his face, exchanged glances with Xu Risheng and comforted him: "His Majesty the Emperor sent us to welcome you, please go back and have a good rest, His Majesty will give you a banquet to welcome your lord in five days. "

Miles snorted several times in succession, because he was tired, he was not in the mood to speak harshly now.After getting into the carriage, he quickly collapsed on the carriage again.

Xu Risheng glanced at his nearly comatose face, and whispered to Bai Jin, "Doesn't His Majesty the Emperor attach great importance to this lord?"

Bai Jin approached him and said, "Since Nan Huairen left, His Majesty the Emperor is now more guarded against us. It's better for them not to intervene too much in this lord's affairs."

Xu Risheng nodded, it would be best if the Britons can make trouble, if not, they won't help any more.It was more important to have one's own head than to convince the emperor to trust their Lord.

The two made up their minds that they would not pass any more news about the details of the Qing Dynasty to Miles in the future.

Five days later, Kangxi gave a banquet.

The banquet will still be held in front of the main hall of the Supreme Harmony Hall, according to the scale of the prince's full moon in the past.In view of the fact that the British wanted to trade with the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi had really given extra face.Little did they know that when Junggar and Russia came, they had never even seen any serious dishes.

For this big banquet, not only Yinfeng, but also all the elder brothers have prepared.Naturally, there is no need to say more about what Yinreng is going to prepare, but the elder brothers are all thinking that they must find an opportunity to chat with this foreigner.In other words, the role of Miles in their eyes is probably similar to that of the English Corner.

According to the rules of the Qing court, whenever a banquet is held, it must be solemnized at dusk.So this banquet has only just begun.Before the banquet, Kangxi specifically asked Xu Risheng to tell Miles that in the past when foreign countries came to see each other, kneeling down three times and prostrating nine times was unavoidable.However, the customs in Britain are different from those in the Qing Dynasty. In order to show that the Qing Dynasty attached great importance to trade, the envoys were exempted from kneeling and worshiping.In his opinion, this is already a kind of appeasement.

It's a pity that Miles, who had been depressed for several days, failed to understand his kindness.

So from the moment Miles stepped onto the floor tiles of the Hall of Supreme Harmony to the moment he walked in front of Kangxi, his complexion never changed other than gloomy.

Kangxi's vision has always been excellent.After seeing Miles' face almost completely wrapped in resentment, the smile in the corner of his mouth didn't let go, but his eyes narrowed.Ministers who are familiar with his temper know that the emperor is in a bad mood, and we should all speak carefully.

Yinreng's complexion was quite the same as that of Khan Ama, but there was a little coldness in his eyes.The complexions of the elder brothers were not good, and even elder brother Jiu, who was most curious about foreigners, was already very angry.

The ministers saw this foreigner go all the way and looked at the king boldly, regardless of the distinction of superiority and inferiority, and even an upright minister stood up and scolded: "Presumptuous, little feudal kingdom, how can you be so rude when you see the emperor! "

More loyal officials denounced angrily: "After all, they are envoys from a small country, and the rules are in chaos!"

Kangxi neither ordered the officials to silence, nor scolded the foreigner for his lack of etiquette, but he wanted to see what the foreigner wanted to do.

Miles couldn't understand Chinese, so naturally he didn't know how he was being ridiculed.After taking the British etiquette luggage, he looked directly at Kangxi more boldly, and said sarcastically in English: "I heard that the Eastern countries have always claimed that they are a country of etiquette. These days, I have opened my eyes. Is there any king who understands etiquette?" , Will you directly lock your guest in the cell?"

Kangxi frowned, the foreigner chattered a lot, but he didn't understand a single word.What on earth is this talking about?

Bai Jin and Xu Risheng were very close to Kangxi because they were going to be translators.Naturally, the two of them could hear such bold words clearly.But now, the two of them kept silent, not daring to translate this disrespectful language at all.

After waiting for a long time, both of them shrank their heads and did not speak. Kangxi could only ask directly: "Xu Risheng, tell me, what did he say just now?"

"Return to Your Majesty, he just now..." Xu Risheng broke out in a cold sweat. After carefully looking at Kangxi's face, he began to think about how to translate these two sentences indiscriminately.

However, he also heard that the princes are learning English as a group recently. Because he doesn't know the progress of the elder brothers, he is afraid that he will not be able to fool him.Xu Risheng rolled his eyeballs several times, but he still didn't know how to start the script and how to reply.

Just when he was in a hurry, he suddenly heard a clear voice saying loudly: "Huihan Ama, my son understood what this British man said. He just said these two sentences because he disliked us for not knowing how to treat guests. .”

Xu Risheng raised his head in astonishment, and saw the crown prince standing on the right side of the emperor, explaining what the British just said with a smile.

In fact, after listening to the prince's translation, he breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, he didn't have to convey such outrageous words by himself.

The third elder brother looked suddenly enlightened, but after enlightenment, he was even more angry than before.Just as he was about to step forward to reprimand him, he found himself being stopped by the fourth elder brother.

The third elder brother said anxiously: "Fourth brother, why are you stopping me! Wait for me to go up and argue with that blind villain!" He had already translated all the mocking words in his stomach, Waiting for a rant against foreigners.

"Third brother, don't worry." The fourth elder brother didn't turn his head, let go of the arm that blocked the third elder brother, and said word by word: "With the prince here, I will definitely not let the British take advantage."

San Age paused for a moment, and then realized, yes, whether it is eloquence or others, the crown prince must have dealt an all-round blow to the Britons!

After he figured it out, he was no longer in a hurry, and just stood firmly with his hands behind his back, waiting to see how the Britons would be attacked by his second brother.The same is true for the other elder brothers, but the excitement on the face of the ninth elder brother is too obvious, and he was glared several times by the eighth elder brother who is closest to him.

Brother Jiu pouted aggrievedly, it was not his fault that he could understand English.

The officials couldn't care less about being angry, and the Hall of Supreme Harmony was extremely silent for a while.Everyone was waiting to see if the emperor would believe what the prince said, and how the disrespectful Britons would deal with it, or in other words, they were waiting to see how the prince would verbally fight the Britons.

Kangxi didn't make a decision right away, looked at the elder brothers standing beside him, and asked with a smile: "I heard that you all worked hard together with the prince. You all know that what the prince said just now is true." fact?"

The ninth elder brother was eager to try, and was about to go forward, but was rescued by the clever sixth elder brother: "Huihan Ama, my sons and others are stupid, not as knowledgeable as the prince's elder brother, so I didn't understand what the British said. What means."

Brother Nine immediately rolled his eyes, you idiot, sixth son, you don't understand, it doesn't mean we all don't understand.

He was about to go forward to explain, when he heard Khan Ama laughing, pointing at their brothers and scolding, "I usually teach you to work harder, but you all forgot about it. After today, I will You must be punished."

Ninth elder brother anxiously wanted to explain to him, Khan Ahma, but he heard that fourth elder brother had already replied before everyone else: "Your servants have owed Khan Ahma's grace, so you should admit your punishment."

The tenth brother who stood the farthest wanted to bite his nails boredly. Ninth brother, you are the stupidest among the brothers.Didn't see Khan Ama just want the prince to show off?

The elder brothers didn't say anything, Kangxi looked at Yinfeng with a smile again, "Since you know what it means, tell this Briton for me what the rules of the Qing Dynasty are."

"Yes." Yinfeng bowed and saluted solemnly, then turned to look at Miles, and replied in English: "Your Excellency wants to discuss the ceremony with me, then I have to ask clearly first, if someone in your country forcibly invades the king palace, what will happen to him?"

Miles didn't expect that he could speak English, so he froze in place for a while.

Yinfeng didn't urge him, but just stared at him, waiting to hear what crazy words he could say.

Miles reacted for a long time before realizing that he still had something to explain.He said confidently: "In our country, all the people respect the king, and they will never force their way into the palace, and the king will not give anyone a chance to approach the palace easily."

Yinfeng smiled slightly, and replied in English: "Since this is the case, doesn't it mean that the Qing Dynasty treats you with courtesy. Because my father and king treat people with gentleness, not only gave you the opportunity to get close to the palace, but also kept you intact. Stand here and talk to me."

Miles was tongue-tied, he didn't expect the oriental man to speak so eloquently.In desperation, he quibbled again: "This is all a misunderstanding. I didn't go straight to the palace. I was invited by the king, so I walked to the gate of the palace."

"Then may I ask Mr. Miles?" Yinfeng sneered, "Why did my guards say that you didn't stop dissuading me at the time, and you were about to break through their defenses and break into my father's palace?"

"This, this..." Miles' eyes flashed with panic, he opened his mouth several times, but he didn't know how to refute.The argument was indisputable, but he still insisted on it for the sake of face: "It's not my fault, it's that person who didn't make it clear."

Yinfeng restrained his smile, and snorted coldly: "My father and king have forgiven you once, but you don't know how to repent, and you are still so disrespectful to him today. According to our law, your head should have been hung on the city gate at this moment Already!"

Shocked by his momentum, Myers' legs went limp, and he unconsciously prostrated himself on the ground begging for mercy: "Please forgive me, I already know I was wrong."

Yinfeng didn't give him another look, turned around and said to Kangxi respectfully: "Khan Ama, the foreigners in Britain have already realized their mistakes, and my son begged for your favor on his behalf, because he doesn't know the etiquette of the Qing Dynasty. Let's bypass him this time for now." After all, you still want to cheat his money, Khan Ama, you should let him go first.