2189 The Prime Minister's Sense of Crisis
At nine o'clock in the morning, Prince Edward walked out of the Prime Minister's residence in Downing Street in anger. It seemed that the conversation with Benjamin was very unpleasant.
Benjamin was much more stubborn than the prince imagined and did not listen to advice at all. The prince repeatedly expressed that he should not stimulate these Chinese people anymore and maintain the demeanor of a great power.
But Benjamin killed Xiao Letian and tried his best to refute the prince's words.
In Benjamin's perception, Xiao Letian is the biggest threat to the empire's rule over Asia. Everything on the surface is a lie. Xiao Letian will eventually challenge the empire's maritime rights.
In China, there is a very tragic name called "Sleeping on firewood and tasting gall". Insidious Chinese people can even taste the enemy's feces for revenge.
What a terrible revenge spirit that they could sleep in stables and use bitter gall as food for war?
Let’s look at China’s thousands of years of civilization history. There are indeed many times in which the Han people almost killed other ethnic groups, and even the Han countries were destroyed.
But what in the end? It wasn’t the spirit of lying on firewood and tasting gall, and what happened to other ethnic groups who bullied the Han people?
All of them were born and destroyed, and their land was finally incorporated into China's territory.
Some people say that Xiao Letian is the master of Western learning in Asia, but I don’t think so! Xiao Letian still believes in their insidious oriental style, and Western learning is just a tool in his hands.
Let’s take a look at the system he created in Ryukyu, six ranks, eighteenth grades, war god temples, and Chinese concepts that are linked to Chinese and Chinese culture. What are these? These are actually just a variant of their own cultural system.
Industrial power is just a tool in his hand for Xiao Letian. He is still a fanatical nationalist in his heart!
Working with him is definitely a scam with the tiger. In the end, the empire will definitely suffer a loss, and it will suffer a big loss!
It is difficult for Edward to understand the prime minister's paranoia. He completely uses the imaginary things as evidence and completely ignores any kindness released by Xiao Letian.
Seeing the Prime Minister so excited, the Crown Prince felt more and more disappointed and deeply disappointed. It seemed that his mother's choice was not wrong. The Tories had been in power for too long and were about to reach the stage of knocking and beating.
The prince said very strongly in the end. This diplomatic event is related to the honor of the British Empire and the Queen. There cannot be any mistakes. The conflict that occurred yesterday cannot be allowed.
Benjamin's chest was so angry that his chest kept rising and falling, and he felt a sense of uneasiness as he looked at the prince who was also leaving in anger.
"How can you do this? You are the crown prince of the empire, why don't you even feel a sense of crisis? The scene of the prosperous times blinds your eyes, so the empire will suffer sooner or later!"
Benjamin's words are considered as an idea. A person's character is definitely affected by the environment. When Edward was born, Britain was already at the top of the world. What he saw and heard since childhood were all the tricks of prosperous dynasties.
Britain's invincibility has become his belief in his heart. The glory of the Empire that the Sun never sets has become as common as breathing. In fact, it is not just Edward, but many young people in the British aristocrats have the same idea at this moment.
The country that our ancestors have won was so rich that they had never lived a hard life or understood what failure was. To put it bluntly, it was spoiled by them in the prosperous era.
This type of people have one common characteristic, that is, pride, pride from the core. They don’t believe that there will be any failure in the UK!
A negotiation ended unhappily.
To put it in a sentence from the Dream of Red Mansions, the British Empire is indeed a period of luxury and luxury with flowers and bright fire cooking oil. There are still many nobles like Prince Edward, such as the Duke of Newcastle who is currently with Xiao Lotte.
The Eastern Palace, which is the residence of the Duke of Marlborough, was temporarily requisitioned by the royal family as the residence of the Chinese envoys. More than 100 Marines, more than 200 Chinese and British servants live in this huge villa, protecting the majesty of the Chinese head of state.
When the Duke of Newcastle came to the familiar Eastern Palace early in the morning, he found that the palace, which was rich and luxurious in the past, was shrouded in a terrifying aura.
Two Chinese soldiers like statues at the door are standing guard. If it weren't for the salute after the carriage was moving, you would even think they were dummies.
Five steps, one stand, ten steps, one whistle, and more than thirty guards lined up along the street of the East Palace, attracting countless citizens to watch.
Hundreds of London policemen were walking around the mansion, separating curious citizens from afar. The entire East Palace has now become a country among the country.
As soon as the Duke of Newcastle jumped out of the carriage, a servant came up to him and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, the Head of State has not yet gotten up. Now there are only a few generals washing up. Who do you want to see, Lord Duke?"
"I don't see that guy... Where is the kitchen? I want to meet the Chinese chef. I came here for food today!"
"Ah?" The British housekeeper and servants were all stunned. Who would have thought that the noble duke did not come to meet the head of state and general, but actually came to meet the chef.
But before everyone could stop him, the Duke had already pushed them away and walked straight towards the back door.
At this moment, Xiao Letian's kitchen was already Liu Dadao's territory. Due to his skill in saving the Lord and his excellent cooking skills, Liu Dadao, the imperial chef of the Forbidden City, became the chef commander of the envoy.
Now he is patrolling his territory like a general.
"I've seen it all. The first thing I need to do is to ensure safety in all the ingredients sent by the British. Before you set off, the Head of State sent tens of thousands of silver dollars to your home. Since you have received the money, you have to help your home to eliminate disasters!"
"We must try the poison in person! This is the rule. Whoever cooks the dishes will be guaranteed by your head!"
"Did you see Mr. Bing at the kitchen door? That's the body search. Anyone entering and leaving this big kitchen must be searched, and all ingredients must be strictly inspected..."
"Where is the purchase order? Leave it to those British housekeepers. Tonight is an important moment when the head of state returns to the seat. Don't let anyone down, and foreign devils can't do it!"
The Duke of Newcastle was surrounded by a group of people and arrived at the entrance of the kitchen. He was about to walk in and was stopped by the soldiers guarding the main gate.
"Sorry, the forbidden area in the kitchen is related to the lives of the big shots, and no one can enter!"
"What are you saying? Open your eyes and see, this is the Duke of Newx, the general in charge of this visiting ceremony..."
"Sorry, we only recognize military orders and do not recognize our identities! Without the permission of our superiors and without search, no one can enter the forbidden area of the kitchen..."
The Duke's men wanted to scold him, but the Duke raised his hand to stop them. "They did the right thing. This dinner was for the queen. Any caution is correct. Don't make trouble..."
"Well sirs, if I can't go in, can I ask the chef to come out and take a look? I have to take a look at the menu tonight..."
Chapter completed!