Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 181 Germany's gift
"The emperor made fun of his concubines again." Jing Fen pursed her lips and smiled.

"Come on, change my clothes. From now on, I will stay overnight every night, and I will let you conceive the princess." Guan Xuqing got up and said.

"The concubine obeys." The queen stood up happily, and changed clothes for Guan Xuqing naked.

The relationship between China and Germany did not become tense because of the Battle of Thailand and the Qing Dynasty snatching a piece of land from Germany.On the contrary, it has become more unbreakable. Until now, Guan Xuqing has deeply realized that the real strength of a country, or the real respect of the other party, is not how much you pay for the other party, but how much value you use for the other party.

Today, the Qing Dynasty is of too much value to Germany.First of all, in the Far East, the Qing Dynasty is the only country that can be relied on.Without the support of the Qing Dynasty, the German troops in Thailand can be said to be just a salted fish next to the Qing Dynasty's pillow, and they can be made into the Qing Dynasty's dinner at any time.

Secondly, from the point of view of the overall international situation, the Qing Dynasty was at odds with Britain, France, and Russia respectively.This situation will not change in the short term, and Britain and France are brothers who wear a pair of trousers.Germany and France have been at loggerheads for a long time. It is undoubtedly self-defeating for Germany to face Britain and France at the same time. At this time, there is a Qing Dynasty with a common enemy and its strength cannot be underestimated. What about him?And these inhuman wolves in Russia are no longer the targets that Germany needs to win over.

In addition, in the distant United States, which has a close relationship with the Qing Dynasty, although this new star industrial power cannot be compared with Britain, France and other powerful countries at this time, its excellent industrial capabilities have the possibility of becoming stronger at any time in theory.The most important thing is that he also has a close relationship with the Qing Dynasty.

The final conclusion is that as long as the Qing Dynasty is drawn in, the United States, an ally with strong industrial capabilities, can be gained for nothing, and it can stabilize its interests in the Far East. At the same time, it threatens Russia, which has no humanity.

So under such a situation, winning over the Qing Dynasty has undoubtedly become the most important thing for Germany at present.

"Your Majesty, the German ambassador is waiting in the upper study and handed over a sign to see the Emperor." Wang Shang said beside him.

"Oh? Can't I go to Feng Xianghua for anything? What can I do with Zhen?" Guan Xuqing asked while the queen changed her clothes.

"Eh, the servants don't know either. But General Feng said that they can only ask the emperor about this matter." Wang Shang looked at Jingfen who was changing clothes, and said.

Guan Xuqing was puzzled, in a feudal society, the emperor had no personal affairs, and all matters could only be discussed and decided by the ministers, so what could only be asked by himself?Wang Shang has been with him for many years, and he has never hesitated to speak. What happened today?
"Okay, let him wait in the study room, I'll go right away." Guan Xuqing finished changing.

"twitter."

Guan Xuqing turned around and hugged Jingfen, and said affectionately: "Queen, I have some things to deal with, and I will talk to you when I am free."

"Your Majesty belongs to the whole world, so naturally he must put state affairs first. The concubines don't dare to dream of gaining the emperor's exclusive favor, otherwise the ministers will make trouble for the concubines." Jingfen is no longer that girl who just entered the palace or something.Words and deeds show the demeanor of the mother of a country.

Guan Xuqing nodded in satisfaction, "Well, I'm very pleased that the queen knows her so well. I'm busy with you to talk to sisters Qing and Lan more, don't be so unfamiliar with your sisters."

"The concubine obeys the order." Jingfen saluted.

Surrounded by eunuchs and court ladies, Guan Xuqing came to the upper study.

Before entering the upper study room, Guan Xuqing had already seen the bald German envoy Ai Debao.

It is also waiting for the Qing emperor, but this time Ai Debao is not as anxious and helpless as last time.Sitting firmly in his seat and drinking the unique Longjing tea of ​​the Qing Dynasty, the envoy seemed to enjoy the tea here more than the German beer.

"The great Qing emperor, I am very glad that we meet again." Ai Debao stood up and bowed deeply after seeing Guan Xuqing.

"Oh, Mr. Ai. Please sit down, please. I don't know why the envoy came to see me?" Guan Xuqing didn't talk too much, and went straight to the point.

After Ai Debao sat down, his shiny forehead turned left and right, and he said excitedly: "My German King Wilhelm II intends to marry the two countries, and I specially present a German princess to the Qing Emperor."

"Pfft..." Guan Xuqing just took a sip of water and sprayed it out.

"Your Majesty, what's the matter?" Ai Debao looked at Guan Xuqing suspiciously, wondering in his heart, even if my German princess is extremely beautiful, the emperor of Qing Dynasty needn't be so excited.

"It's okay, it's okay." Guan Xuqing waved his hands repeatedly.

Guan Xuqing never thought of this, no wonder Wang Shang hesitated to speak just now, it turned out that the queen was by his side just now.Thinking that Feng Xianghua didn't dare to make random claims when he heard this kind of request, it was reasonable and reasonable for him to make the decision.

Although in Europe, countries often marry in order to stabilize the alliance relationship, but there are quite a few.For example, the father of the current German King William II is the old King William, but his mother is a British princess, which means that the current German King William II is the nephew of the current Queen Victoria of England.

But despite this blood relationship, William II still chose to stand on the opposite side of Britain, for no other reason, but because the relationship between Germany and France could no longer be eased.The relationship between Britain and France is also unbreakable, so Britain's previous marriage diplomacy completely failed.

Germany, run by its nephew, is still against itself.Perhaps this was not thought of at the time of the marriage, but now that Germany has taken the initiative to ask for a marriage with the Qing Dynasty, don't they know that they have already married a wife?And already has a prince.If Germany is willing to marry the princess to herself as a concubine, then the Germans will not want any face in order to hug their thick legs.

"Mr. Ambassador, I wonder if Emperor William of your country knows that I am married and have a son." Guan Xuqing asked tentatively.

"Dear Qing Emperor, these great Emperor William have known about it for a long time. But it is not difficult to do, as long as the Qing Emperor also conferred the title of Empress when he married our princess." Ai Debao said proudly.

This remark made Guan Xuqing even more surprised. Since ancient times, the empress has been the head of the harem and the mother of a country.When did I hear that there were two queens, and one was a German woman who couldn't even speak Qing Dynasty.

"How is this possible? Mr. Minister is joking." Guan Xuqing smiled awkwardly.

"No, no, no, Your Majesty the Emperor, this is not a joke. We Germans never joke. In order not to embarrass Your Majesty, our Emperor William is willing to marry his sister and share His Majesty with others. Besides, your country has three wives and four Concubines are also very common, now your Majesty has one wife and two concubines, and our princess only has two wives and two concubines." Ai Debao waved his hands quickly.

This explanation is reasonable, but they don't know the meaning of three wives and four concubines, but they Germans can understand it?From ancient times to the present, even in future generations, there will always be only one wife. No matter how colorful flags flutter outside, there will always be only one red flag at home!
And now the Germans want to marry themselves a second wife, two queens!It really makes me dumbfounded.

"I appreciate the kindness of the emperor of your country. But the family law of the ancestors has an order. In order to ensure the purity of the blood of the prince of the Qing Dynasty, I can only marry a Manchu woman as my wife, and I pretend to forgive you." Guan Xuqing had no choice but to carry his ancestors out. .

"However, I heard that the family law of your country's ancestors stipulates that hair should be kept. Since the founding of your country, there has been a decree to shave the head and tie the braid. But now, for the convenience of the troops in battle, His Majesty has ordered that all enlisted soldiers must cut off their hair. Braids. Doesn’t this also violate the ancestral family law?” Ai Debao is a pure German, and he can’t turn corners when he speaks.This is hard for everyone to accept.

Sure enough, Guan Xuqing was furious after listening to the translator's trembling translation: "I gave you Emperor William's face, I just found an excuse to prevaricate, do you really take it seriously? I violated the family law of my ancestors, and it depends on the bargaining chip. The army's braid cutting is conducive to fighting , can gain greater benefits for the Qing Dynasty. And to marry your German princess and violate the ancestral family law? You overestimate your princess too much."

Seeing Guan Xuqing angry, Ai Debao was so nervous that beads of sweat burst out from his forehead.Hastily waved his hand and said: "Your Majesty, calm down, I didn't mean that. At this time, I will discuss it after I report to Emperor William. I will take my leave first."

Ai Debao quickly ran out of the upper study.

(End of this chapter)