Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 498 late night visit
Guan Xuqing's eyes flickered: "I thought that if you want to learn the most authentic Sinology in the world, you should go to China. There are the best Sinology institutions in the world."

Anna was surprised: "Really? I'm sorry, Your Majesty, my knowledge of China is only limited to books, and I don't know anything about Chinese universities."

"If you are willing to go to China, I can let you study at Peking University, the best university in the empire, where there are the most famous sinologists in the world, and you will benefit for the rest of your life." Guan Xuqing said seriously.

"Your Majesty, may I ask why you recommend me to study in China?" Anna stroked her blond hair on her forehead, blinking her big blue eyes.

Guan Xuqing smiled, continued to walk forward, and said casually: "I think you are a good girl with great potential for further studies. If you don't want to, I won't force it."

"I am willing!" Anna stood there and said firmly.

Guan Xuqing turned around and looked at Anna, "What did you say?"

"I would, Your Majesty, but I have a request."

"Oh? What request?"

"I want to settle down in China, I want to see you anytime, even" Anna bit her lips, "even I want to accompany you."

Guan Xuqing laughed with his face up, and held Anna's white hand. The two chatted and laughed while walking on Heishi Street in the ancient town.

Looking at the backs of the emperor and Anna from a distance, Luo Ming came to Wu Tingfang and said in a low voice: "My lord, what's wrong with the emperor? How can you talk and laugh with a German tour guide in such a good manner? It's really confusing." .”

Wu Tingfang smiled and said: "General Luo, you only know how to protect the emperor's safety, so you know too little about the relationship between men and women."

"What? Your lord means that the emperor looked at the tour guide?"

Wu Tingfang nodded slightly.

Luo Ming shook his head like a wave drum, "Not right, not right, not right"

"What's wrong?"

"The emperor is the Ninth Five-Year Supreme, patrolling on behalf of the sky, how can he just find a German woman, so unintelligible, what a shame."

"General Luo, when did you learn to be like those Qingliu? The emperor always acts unexpectedly, he doesn't care about those rules and regulations, and the emperor has always been arbitrary, not to mention that this is the emperor's own private matter. Who dares to say anything?" There are gossips. General Luo, the times have changed, and thinking has to change. Looking around the past and the present, which emperor has no romantic affairs, like Peter the Great of Russia, Emperor Napoleon of France, Xiang Yu, the overlord of our country, etc. , this is nothing more than normal."

Luo Ming didn't say anything anymore.

Guan Xuqing and his party had lunch in the town and continued on the boat.Most of the castles in the previous section were on the west bank, and from here down, most of the castles were on the east bank.On the other side of the town of St. Gore is the town of St. Golshausen, with the famous Cat Castle on its hill.Opposite it on the east bank is the Rat Castle built in 1356.The cat castle was built by the bishop, the mouse castle was built by the earl, and the cat castle was used to guard the mouse castle, which shows that the religious forces were stronger than the secular forces at that time.

Along the way, after passing through some lovely small villages by the river, we arrived at Liebenstein Fort and Stromberg Fort on the two hills on the east bank. They were owned by two brothers, but they had turned against each other, so they were called brother confrontation castles. .Then, I came to the largest town of Boppard in the valley. From here, you can see the "Four Lakes Scenery" of the Rhine River. There are four places in the valley, far and near, where the water of the Rhine is exposed.

From the town of Boppard, board the boat and continue the journey. When we arrive at the Marquez Castle on the east bank, it is already sunset. Below the castle is the small town of Braubach, which is very close to Koblenz.Not long after passing Stechen Castle on the west bank, Ehrenbreitstein Castle appeared in front of him under the setting sun. Guan Xuqing finally decided to stay in this castle tonight.

Anna had a good talk with His Majesty the emperor along the way, and later the two of them showed deep affection. Finally, Guan Xuqing invited Anna to have a meal in the castle, and Anna happily agreed. The dinner went on for a long and long time. It was warm and cozy, and it didn't end until after 9 o'clock in the evening. Guan Xuqing also sent someone to escort Anna back to her residence.Before parting, the two agreed to return to Beijing together in two days.

Not long after Anna left, Guan Xuqing was about to rest, but an unexpected visitor came to the castle, and this person was Hindenburg.

Guan Xuqing received the actual power holder of Germany very enthusiastically.

"Your Majesty the Great Emperor, do you feel happy visiting the Rhine today? I think it must be a wonderful journey." Hindenburg said.

"Yes, since I came to Berlin, I want to learn more about German culture. It seems that this trip is worthwhile."

Hindenburg said very slyly: "I don't know how His Majesty feels about the tour guide arranged by the Emperor. She is [-]% German. If you can keep her by Your Majesty's side, then you can learn about German culture at any time."

Guan Xuqing frowned. Hindenburg's news was quickly grasped. He obviously wanted Anna as a political gift to win his favor for the new Germany.As for Anna, Guan Xuqing has been able to ascertain in nearly a day of chatting that this girl is very simple and has nothing to do with Germany and Hindenburg. Zhao Bingjun's security bureau had already been ordered to conduct a detailed investigation on Anna's identity and background, and the result was as expected.Now Hindenburg wants to use the relationship between the two to talk about politics, which makes Guan Xuqing a little displeased. "Anna is a very good German girl. I am very happy to know her, and I am willing to arrange for her to receive advanced studies in the Imperial College of Higher Education. I wonder if you have any objections to this?"

Hindenburg hurriedly waved his hand: "No, no, no, I absolutely don't mean that. I very much hope that the friendship between the two countries can be deepened. Cultural exchanges are also an indispensable content. I completely agree with this, completely agree."

After a day of sightseeing, Guan Xuqing was indeed a bit tired, and he was unwilling to talk nonsense with the conspirator Hindenburg, so he said bluntly, "Your Excellency must be visiting late at night for something?"

"That's right, there is a saying in China that if nothing happens, go to the Three Treasures Hall, so I came to visit His Majesty after the President's inauguration ceremony, hoping to understand your views on the new."

Guan Xu knew early on that Hindenburg had always wanted strong support from China, but Guan Xuqing had always had an ambiguous view of Germany at this time, and had never made it clear that this time, Hindenburg would never sink again. Stop being angry, he wants to know whether this hidden Chinese emperor supports the former Kaiser Wilhelm or the current Hindenburg.

Guan Xuqing stared at Hindenburg for a long time, then suddenly smiled and said: "General Hindenburg, you have raised this question more than once. China and Germany have a deep historical relationship. As early as during the Sino-French War, Germany China has provided us with selfless help. Of course, China has also provided great support to Germany over the years, both economically and diplomatically. Especially the Beijing Peace Conference has brought great benefits to Germany. I don’t want to explore Wilhelm II The grievances between the world and you are meaningless to me. Since this incident has already happened, let it become a fact. Germany is still the same Germany as before. Not only will Sino-German relations not go downhill, but also It will develop in a better direction. However, Wilhelm II is currently living in Beijing as a down-and-out German emperor. After all, he is also the person who created the golden age of Germany. I hope you can let go of the past and don’t hold him accountable. "

Hindenburg smiled and nodded and said: "Of course, I admire His Majesty the Great Emperor's visionary actions very much. I can guarantee that in the future when the time is right, I will do my best to restore Emperor Wilhelm's reputation in Germany, and I will respect him as always. .”

Guan Xuqing hummed, and said: "Since the two countries are friends, I have nothing to hide here. China is currently facing a major disaster, and all Chinese people are doing their best to fight the disaster. What's worse, in At this time, an infuriating incident happened in the southern part of the empire, and you should have heard that Yuan Shikai, a traitor of the empire, rebelled and even colluded with the political forces in the United States, I am really saddened by this." Guan Xuqing pretended to be very distressed, but his eyes were fixed on Hindenburg.

Hindenburg immediately said: "Your Majesty, Germany and I both deeply regret that the Chinese people are in the midst of a serious disaster, and we have also donated money and goods to the disaster-stricken areas in China. I am very sorry for such a treacherous guy like Yuan Shikai." I hate it. On this issue, Germany, the military and I will firmly stand on the position of His Majesty the Emperor. If His Majesty is willing, Germany is willing to provide military assistance and provide military strategic materials. If necessary, we will also An army can be sent to help the Chinese army suppress the rebellion."

Guan Xuqing held Hindenburg's hand and said: "Okay, this is a friend. China has a saying for friends, which is to share blessings and share difficulties. Now I can be sure that Germany is still a firm friend of China. However, There is no need for military aid, the empire has no shortage of troops, and I can accept strategic materials."

Hindenburg said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, we are willing to provide 98 Mauser 100 rifles, [-] machine guns, [-] million rounds of ammunition, and [-] boxes of explosives. I wonder if such help is enough? "

"Very well, you are a responsible friend. After this war is over, I will inform the Imperial Army to return the money for this material to you in full."

Hindenburg waved his hand seriously, "Your Majesty, this is a selfless gift from Germany to its Chinese friends. Being able to have a powerful country like China as a friend is the greatest reward to Germany."

Guan Xuqing nodded, thinking that Hindenburg is really not a small person!
(End of this chapter)