Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 326 The mysterious visitor

After the winter snow, it is spring snow. In a blink of an eye, the Spring Festival is coming soon.On the first day of the twelfth lunar month, Guan Xuqing came to Shufangzhai to write a book blessing for the new year. This is an old system left by the Qing Palace. Guan Xuqing thought it was interesting, and it was also for auspiciousness, so he kept this old custom. .

Wang Shang handed over a black lacquer pen tube, engraved with four gold characters "bless the common people" on the tube, and the white silk covered with cinnabar was already spread on the book case, with golden cloud and dragon patterns painted on it, Guan Xuqing held the pen in his hand , Concentrated and calm, the word "Fu" on the wrist was written, the eunuchs and court ladies cheered together, Guan Xuqing asked the eunuch to hold up the scroll and looked at it carefully, and nodded in satisfaction.

Concubine Zhen said with a smile: "The emperor's word "Fu" is wonderfully written."

"What a wonderful method, let's talk about it." Guan Xuqing had always looked at Concubine Zhen's literary talents differently, and he didn't know what kind of surprising insights she would express this time.

Concubine Zhen stared at the word "Fu" with a sideways face, and said while looking at it: "First, the cursive script of 'show' on the left side resembles the word 'cai'; third, the upper part of the right radical "畐", the cursive script resembles the word "多"; fourth, the lower part of the right radical "畐" "Tian", the cursive script is like an unsealed one, indicating that the territory is boundless, the country is rich and the people are prosperous ;Fifth, the word "畐" on the right side looks like the word "Shou" in cursive script as a whole. Therefore, Lenovo's word "Fu" contains five meanings: many sons, many talents, many fields, many longevity, and many blessings. ?”

"Well said!" Guan Xuqing was very happy: "Based on your exquisite explanation, I will first reward you with a pair of jade wishes."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Concubine Zhen was naturally overjoyed.

Guan Xuqing wrote another 23 blessing characters in different shapes in one breath, and awarded them to the concubines present, and told Wang Shang to reward the rest to the main princes and ministers.

After writing the blessing, Guan Xuqing flirted with the concubines for a while before returning to the upper study.At this time, the room was already filled with all kinds of auspicious calligraphy and paintings presented by the ministers. There were pepper screens and year scrolls, which were nothing more than some festive contents such as the three stars of fortune, wealth, longevity and unification of the country. Guan Xuqing made them one by one. After reading all the inscriptions, Wang Shang was asked to hand over these calligraphy and paintings to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and after mounting, they were hung in the harem.

Seeing that it was noon in the busy schedule, Guan Xuqing put down his vermilion pen, looked at a large pile of unfinished paperwork, and leaned back on the soft couch with his eyes closed to rest.At this moment, Wang Shang whispered in the emperor's ear: "Your Majesty, Zhao Bingjun has an audience."

"This kid, he deliberately didn't let me live in peace. He was just about to take a break when he came. Xuan Jin." Guan Xuqing sat up straight, thinking about his thoughts.

As soon as Zhao Bingjun came in, he looked at the auspicious calligraphy and paintings and the notebooks on the desk, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, are you busy?"

"Well. With you ministers who are loyal to the country, I don't want to live in peace." Guan Xuqing said with a half-smile, "Any other important news for me?"

Zhao Bingjun immediately restrained his smile, his expression suddenly became extremely serious, he gently came to the desk and leaned over and said, "There is an extremely important guest who wants to see you."

"Oh?" Guan Xuqing raised his eyelids, and said lightly, "You kid will be taken by surprise. Didn't Yuan Xiangcheng come to Beijing to report on his work?"

"No, it's much more important than him."

"Then Mata Hari is back?"

"Compared to this person, they are all minor characters."

"You and I guess whether Menzi is it or who it is, tell me quickly." Guan Xuqing became a little impatient.

Zhao Bingjun leaned on the emperor's ear and whispered a few words, Guan Xuqing was shocked: "Why is he here? I didn't get any news in advance. Where is he now?"

"It's just outside the hall."

"Please come in quickly. If something goes wrong, I will be the first to spare you!"

Zhao Bingjun left the hall in a hurry. Guan Xuqing looked nervous and paced back and forth in the hall. He never thought that this person would come here at this time.

After a while, footsteps were heard outside the door, and Zhao Bingjun re-entered the upper study room. Behind him was a foreign missionary, wearing a large black teaching uniform, and covering his head and face with the upper part of the teaching uniform, so he couldn't see his face, obviously abnormal mystery.Zhao Bingjun bowed respectfully to this person, then saluted Guan Xuqing, then pushed out of the hall gently, and closed the door casually.

Guan Xuqing had no intention of paying attention to Zhao Bingjun at all, because at this moment he had completely focused on this mysterious missionary. "Why are you here? Why didn't you notify me in advance. I'd like to send someone to meet you."

Guan Xuqing walked a few steps to this person, and held his hand tightly.

"Hehe, dear His Majesty the Great Emperor, please forgive my abruptness and presumptuousness, but I do have a very important matter that I must meet with you in person before I can say it." As he spoke, the man lifted his head and covered his head black skirt.

This mysterious visitor is Kaiser Wilhelm II!
William II took off his awkward school uniform and wore a straight white uniform of the head of state, and said loudly: "The air in Europe is too dull. I am an active person, and you know that as a king of a big country, there is something to be done." You should walk around frequently, otherwise your brain will rot." William started the opening speech of the meeting between the two imperial monarchs with his signature hearty laughter.

After being stunned for a while, Guan Xuqing came back to his senses and said, "William, I really admire you, you are an adventurous person."

"You are so right, my dear brother-in-law, I am a person who likes to compete with dangers and difficulties all the time, but this is not the crux of the problem. In order to ensure my safety, Xiao Moqi sent almost all the agents of the Military Intelligence Department to As for me, I handed over the affairs of Europe to him and the old guy Bismarck, and went out to relax by myself, doesn’t it sound funny. Haha” Wilhelm II was still as open-mouthed as ever, proud and confident as always .

Guan Xuqing looked at William with a smile, thinking that the reason why he came to Beijing this time in the body of a German emperor was definitely not as simple and easy as he said.

The two imperial monarchs played Tai Chi for a while with the diplomatic rhetoric on the scene, but William II couldn't hold back, and said: "This time, my purpose is very simple. First, of course, I want to congratulate your country for helping Germany. The arrogant Russians have won the most glorious victory in history. From then on, Germany can concentrate on dealing with the shrimp soldiers and crab generals in Europe."

"The Sino-Russian war was initiated by the Russians first, and the empire just fought back out of its own interests. It is nothing to be lucky enough to win." Guan Xuqing obviously did not admit that the Sino-Russian war was to help the axis. heart country, especially Germany.

How could William not hear the implication, he laughed to hide his embarrassment.He continued: "Secondly, of course I want to come and see my beautiful sister and my lovely nephew."

"Hehe, that's natural. I'll let them come to see you later."

"Third" William's voice suddenly stopped, his face was covered with a cloud of sadness, and he let out a long sigh.

(End of this chapter)