Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 1166 The So-called Human Rights

"Your Highness Pu De," Beatrice first looked at her watch, and then pretended to ask casually: "Now the public in the United States has learned that the decision made by Congress yesterday is that China and the United States The two countries need to establish a long-term and stable strategic cooperative relationship and keep in step in terms of military and politics. In the next four months, the United States will mobilize US$80 billion worth of military and food supplies to support China's military construction. He also promised to help the United States restore its domestic economy. What is your attitude towards this vote in the US Congress? What do you think?"

"Welcome and grateful, this is the attitude of me and every Chinese citizen." Pu De replied without hesitation: "The correct resolution of your country's Congress on this issue is destined to be affected by all Chinese and American citizens." The welcome and respect of the people. I believe that with the passage of time, your country and your people will one day find out how wise the decisions they have made today are, and what your country will have at that time must be With the selfless help and support of China and the people, everything you have done today will be remembered by everyone."

"But Your Highness," Beatrice continued, "you also know that not everyone in Congress supports this resolution, including the Democratic Congressman, Mr. Sheth Rockson from Virginia. Resolution, and voted against it. What do you think this represents? Is it that people like Sheth Rockson are short-sighted? Do you have any advice for these people represented by Sheth Rockson?"

"Miss Beatrizia, you should know that this world is complicated, and people's thoughts are also complicated. Any two different people will have different views on the same thing." Pu De smiled and said: "Just like in the voting in your country's Congress this time, the reason why some people voted for it and some people chose to vote against it is because they have different views on this war, or they think about it. It’s just that the perspective is different. As for whether the Mr. Sheth Rockson you mentioned is short-sighted, I personally feel that I can’t say that, and I have no right to give him any advice. All this is left to time and history to prove. Yes. But what I want to say is that I hope this Sheth Rockson can pay more attention to the current situation in the world. If he has a little understanding of the current situation in other countries, then I believe that Mr. Johnson’s experience should be able to ring a bell for him. Alarm bell."

Johnson is the former president of the United States. After the end of the Sino-American War, Johnson was sentenced to life imprisonment through a public trial in New York. He is still serving his sentence in prison.When Pu De used Johnson as an example at this time, he was actually criticizing Sheth Rockson's point of view as wrong, and Beatrice could also hear this meaning.

"Your Highness, Mr. Sheth Rockson is not opposed to maintaining world peace, nor is he opposed to the United States providing assistance to the Balkans." Beatrice smiled maliciously: "He just opposes helping China build an army. Just as he is today As early as in his speech on Capitol Hill Square, he said that China under the leadership of the imperial system is actually no different from a communist country. Representatives of democratic countries must not provide any cooperation opportunities in any sense for an authoritarian country like China."

"Miss Beatrizia," Pu De frowned and said, "We have something to say first, and I will not answer questions that will harm the unity of China and the United States. I think the question you raised is not suitable for answering."

"Mr. Sheth Rockson has two reasons to prove his point." Beatrice obviously did not intend to give up her obsession with this issue, she continued: "As for autocracy, it is very easy to prove, Sheath Locke Mr. Roxon gave the simplest example to prove this point: freedom of speech is the most basic human right in the United States. Sheth Roxon said that although he is a member of the U.S. Congress and the governor of Virginia, if he is published in a newspaper , people can still yell at him, like yelling Sheth Rockson is a jerk, the governor of Virginia is a jerk, absolutely no one cares about him, and he will not be arrested for it. And this is in China It is absolutely impossible. Your Highness, do you have anything to say about Sheth Rockson's statement?"

"I can choose not to answer this question." Pu De said with some displeasure.

"Well then, if His Highness doesn't answer, then I have to mark this question at the end of my interview, and Your Highness will keep silent about it." Beatrice said with a smile.

Pu De was furious. He knew that if Beatrice really did this, it would be even more detrimental to him. Maybe it was wrong for him to agree to this interview without authorization today.

"Okay, let me answer your last question." Pu De thought for a while and then smiled: "I really can't answer the question of why the Sino-US war started, because I have no access to the highest decision-making of the empire. As for saying thank you The second question mentioned by Mr. Sloxon, I think, is entirely because he misunderstands China too deeply. If this can prove the freedom of speech and democracy in a country, then I can only say that people in China also have As free and democratic as America, anyone can yell in the newspapers or even in front of the Forbidden City like Mr. Sheth Rockson said: 'Sheth Rockson is a bastard, the governor of Virginia is a bastard', I think for sure not Someone will take care of him, let alone someone will arrest him."

"Oh?" Beatrice was taken aback for a moment, she obviously didn't expect that Pu De would also play with this concept of stealing.

It was a gloomy afternoon, with suffocating dark clouds hanging over Beijing, and a rainstorm was imminent.

The eldest prince Pu Yin, a member of the imperial family, went to the airport to greet him, while the delegation was led by Zaifeng, the deputy prime minister of the empire, together with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Navy, the Ministry of War and other relevant departments, as well as German envoys and civilian representatives in China. .A Lufthansa passenger plane arrived at Beijing International Airport at around 5:20 p.m.There was hardly any decent welcome ceremony held at the airport, which was in sharp contrast to the lineup who came to pick up the plane.

When Haos got out of the cabin, he looked at the dense clouds in the sky and the gradually blurred outline of Beijing, and let out a long sigh.He cheered himself up, walked down the spiral staircase, and shook hands with the Chinese officials who came to greet him.After a short chat, they were sent directly to the hotel where they were staying by a special car, and then agreed to pay homage to the Chinese emperor in the Forbidden City the next day.

It was night, and Beijing was shrouded in rain.Outside the window, the city wall of the Drum Tower stands alone and proudly in the night rain, telling visitors that it is already eleven o'clock at night.

How to perform the second half of this scene well is the biggest task for Haos. He stands in front of the window, breathes the humid air through the open window, and occasionally hits a few drops of rain on his face, which makes people sober There was no sleepiness at all, and it was easy to toss and turn in bed for a long time before falling asleep.

The next morning, it was a beautiful day. Although there was a little mist, the impact on visibility was extremely low. When we got in the car and headed for the Forbidden City, the security along the way was as high as other countries. There are only a few Chinese policemen maintaining traffic, and there is no army guard of honor full of streets like the Germans. At this time, there are not many Germans in China. Some people organized by the embassy formed some queues, but even so , This line of luxury cars and imperial guards still attracted the attention of unsuspecting passers-by.Arriving in front of Tiananmen Square, the welcome guard of honor of the brigade began to appear. From Tiananmen Square to Qianqing Palace, there were three steps, one guard and five steps and one sentry. The Chinese royal guard of honor in classical uniforms played the traditional Chinese song "Spring River Flower and Moon Night".

When they arrived at the square in front of the Qianqing Palace, some palace officials came out to announce that His Majesty the Emperor would come out to greet him in person.This was an arrangement beyond etiquette. The military band worked even harder and played Chinese and German tunes in turn. After a while, Guan Xuqing, dressed in full costume, walked out of the Qianqing Palace in the tune of "Mighty China". , Haos stepped forward slowly, and on the platform in the middle of the steps, he saw the most powerful man on earth up close.

The emperor of China is approaching the year of his destiny, but he is well maintained. He looks like he is in his early 40s, with a pleasant smile on his face. After briefly introducing his ministers and expressing his welcome to the guests, he Leading Hao Si and his party into the palace.

Hao Si peeked at this former enemy. Although it was so many years later, the other party was still the same as before. Although there was a peaceful expression on his face, this man still maintained a majestic and noble look from a distance. Step into the Qianqing Palace together with distinguished guests from Germany.

"It's for a distinguished guest like you." After sitting down, when Hao Si thanked the Chinese emperor for coming to welcome him personally, the other party replied with a strange smile on his face: "It's also for the Chinese Empire. I felt cold a while ago. , there have been rumors that I am seriously ill. Now that I greet you in person, the rumors will be self-defeating. The reporters will tell the citizens of the empire the news of my recovery. You know, the Chinese are hardworking and kind, but they always treat you The rumors are very interesting." Although he has not fully recovered from his illness, when he said this, his eyes suddenly became extremely active, staring at me and saying: "For my body, and for you, Your Excellency Haos."

The topic got straight to the point, and Hao Si couldn't help feeling a little relieved.Fortunately, there is always room for explanation.If it was just a reception and a meeting at the level of courtesy, he would not know how to speak.

(End of this chapter)