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Chapter 1612
"The city of London in the 17th century is really old."

Chu Yun saw the city of London at this time. Except for some important places where stone buildings were used, many of them were wooden houses, which were far less prosperous than after the industrial age.

The pier was bustling like never before, just like the day when Queen Sofia returned.

Almost all nobles, squires, and merchants in the city of London are waiting at the docks in formal dress.The queen even came in person, showing the preciousness of the comer.

More people, especially civilians, are more curious about the appearance of the leader of the Chinese people who have frequently appeared in England in the past ten years.

"It's really unimaginable that the other party can come across the sea, and there are so many ships."

"There are three more ironclad ships, how many ironclad ships do they have?"

"Your Majesty, he will not interfere in our English affairs?"

Members of Congress gathered together, and there were hundreds of nobles. Before Chu Yun and others landed, they chattered a lot, and the banks of the Thames were as lively as a vegetable market.

The ambassadors of France, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and other kingdoms also waited by the river.Relying on the intuition of their diplomats, the other party is definitely not as simple as coming to visit Queen Sophia.

"You France have defeated us Spain one after another. Even the most elite Flemish army was defeated by our Prince Condé. Doesn't King Louis mean to stop the war? We Spain and you France are both European powers. If we continue to fight, we will lose. It will be in vain for outsiders, even if it is, you don't care?" The Spanish ambassador tested the French ambassador.

"Unless your Spanish ambassador goes to the Louvre and asks our king for an armistice before you figure out the intention of the other party's arrival, the two countries will not be able to easily armistice the war," said the French ambassador.

"France, you better not regret your actions. No matter how we lose on the battlefield, Spain can pull up an army of 2 people to drag you down at any time." The Spanish ambassador snorted coldly, obviously not wanting to give in.

While they were talking, several small boats were lowered from the big ship, and a group of guards landed first to confirm whether they were safe.Then Chu Yun led the diplomats ashore.

"he came!"

Almost all the nobles and country gentry looked for Chu Yun among the crowd who went ashore.

After Chu Yun came ashore, he immediately recognized Sophia, who was supported by many cabinet members and congressmen.

After several years of experience, she seems to have lost the mischievousness of the past, as if she has changed into a different person, becoming cold and capable.

Sophia also noticed Chu Yun, her face was frosty, and she walked over with many cabinet members and members of Congress: "Guests from afar, welcome to come."

After all, she stretched out her hands in a drooping pose.

"Sophia...Queen, long time no see." Chu Yun thought she wanted to shake hands, so he reached out directly.

Holding her hand felt a little cold.

Immediately, Chu Yun realized that something was wrong. Many cabinet members, congressmen, nobles and squires were all looking at Chu Yun and whispering to each other.

Suddenly Chu Yun understood that Sophia was mainly asking for a hand kiss just now, but Chu Yun subconsciously thought it was a handshake...

"The culture is different, please don't be offended." Chu Yun pretended to be calm, and directly ignored the strange gazes of the cabinet, parliament, and gentry.

"Welcome again." Sophia's tone was even colder. "We have prepared a carriage and invited you to live in Whitehall Palace. Your soldiers and merchants, our ministers will temporarily accommodate them."

"Okay." Seeing Sophia's expressionless face, Chu Yun wondered if the distance between them was so long that there was some estrangement between them.

I didn't realize just now that it was a hand kiss that might have misunderstood Sophia as his intentional refusal.

Chu Yun took Ella and Da Yuer with him. They were all familiar with Sophia, but it was a formal diplomatic occasion, so they didn't take the initiative to talk to Sophia.

Chu Yun and Sophia came to the front of the large carriages supported by the English nobles, MPs, and squires.

These are all four-seater carriages. Sophia gave Chu Yun, Ella, Dayuer, and Chu Xueer a carriage, and Sophia got into another carriage by herself.

Large carriages headed towards the Palace of Whitehall under the watchful eyes of the citizens of London. Chu Yun's imperial guards and Sophia's royal guards followed closely behind the large carriages.

"Is that Aunt Sophia just now?" Chu Xueer asked while looking at the houses on the street outside the carriage.

"She is actually the Queen of the United Kingdom. In public, you should address her as Her Majesty the Queen, do you understand?" Da Yuer taught.

She turned her head and said to Chu Yun: "Sophia has changed a lot in the past few years, and I can't quite see through her thoughts. But I think she may not be as cold as she appears on the surface, but just for formal occasions."

"She doesn't seem to be in a good mood. Is it because my lord hasn't seen her for a long time, so she is a little annoyed." Ella asked.

"Wait until you ask in private."

Chu Yun was also a little apprehensive, probably because of guilt, leaving Sophia orphaned and widowed in England.Fortunately, he is a member of the royal family, at least he has no worries about food and clothing.

Chu Yun and the others arrived at the State Banquet Hall of Whitehall Palace, and Sophia held a banquet to welcome them.

Many nobles, members of Congress, and cabinet ministers participated in the banquet, and they were more concerned about whether Chu Yun's arrival in England was ulterior motives.

"We in China love peace, and will remain neutral on many occasions, and will never start a war lightly." Chu Yun held up a wine glass and mingled with the English nobles, sending them a signal that he did not want to interfere in their England's internal affairs.

However, the English nobles, members of Congress, and cabinet ministers didn't believe it. The Chinese taught the mighty Ottoman Empire a lesson in the Mediterranean, and participated in the English Civil War. They sent troops to Portugal to help them guard the capital Lisbon. How can they love peace? .

"I don't know what is the purpose of Mr. Chu's visit to European countries this time?" The Prime Minister asked on behalf of the cabinet.

Seeing the Prime Minister hit a straight ball, almost all the people present focused their eyes on Chu Yun.

"In order to establish diplomacy and trade with European countries, I hope to establish a global trade system, so that goods can flow freely in kingdoms in all regions of the world, so that trade can benefit everyone." Chu Yun is also straightforward.

There was a commotion from the English nobles, members of Congress, and cabinet ministers. They were worried that Chu Yun would intervene in England's affairs, but the opponent's situation was obviously not that small. This time, they wanted to finalize diplomatic and trade treaties with other European kingdoms!

(End of this chapter)