This Ming Dynasty is too fierce Chapter 1001 The Envy English Nobles In fact, William, as the Dutch ambassador to Istanbul, did not know what kind of sensation the Ming envoy caused in Europe after being detained by the Turks, especially in England, the vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. When the news came, while England was shocked, people turned their attention to the Ming Concession outside London and turned to the Bay of Belfast.

According to the agreement of the London Treaty, Britain rented the Port of Belfast in Ireland to the Ming Dynasty forever. From then on, it became the garrison of the Ming Taixi Fleet. It has been stationed for more than 10,000 troops all year round.

The Ming envoy was imprisoned in Istanbul, and the envoy was tortured!

When this news spread to London, it spread throughout Europe at the first time. Europeans all stared at London with a complex look, watching what decision the Ming Dynasty would make about it.

In fact, they have been paying attention to the Ming Dynasty, especially after the outbreak of the British-Dutch War, they hope to understand what the Ming Dynasty, as the culprit of England, would react, but the Ming Dynasty's Prime Minister in England, Zheng Sen's attitude was extremely ambiguous.

While emphasizing that England is a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, it also declared that the Ming Dynasty would never tolerate anyone attacking England. In other words, the bottom line of the Ming Dynasty was that the Netherlands was not allowed to attack England, otherwise the Ming Dynasty would take action.

Now, when news of the Ming envoy being detained or even tortured by the Turks reached London, European countries are watching the Prime Minister's residence in the Ming Concession in London.

They were all watching jokes, but this did not prevent the dance party held at the residence of the Prime Minister in the Ming Concession in London, which is full of oriental charm. Every weekend of the Ming Dynasty is not seven days, but six days. "Officials have to rest for five days" is a system adopted from the Han Dynasty to the Sui Dynasty, and this system has been maintained until the Song Dynasty. This system was abolished during the rule of the Mongolian and Yuan dynasties and had to be restored during the Qiansheng period. Five days of work, and the sixth day of "rest for rest for six days" became the prescribed rule of the Ming Dynasty.

As usual, every Friday, the Prime Minister's residence will hold a grand dance party. In the past few years, the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty has been constantly affecting England, especially on the nobles. Before the establishment of the Ming Concession in London and before the introduction of the Ming Dynasty's dietary etiquette, the British aristocrats used their fingers to eat, and the so-called "knife and fork" had nothing to do with them. Knife is used to cut large pieces of food, while the spoon is used to make sauce or pudding. In short, they claim to be "civilized people", but in fact they are still at the stage of "barbarians". In the Ming Dynasty, even the "savage Jurchens" in the north knew to use a knife to eat instead of grabbing them.

Therefore, the tableware, chopsticks and table etiquette of the Ming Dynasty were quickly promoted in England, and the habits of drinking tea were also highly praised by the nobles. As for the habit of "dance and music must be danced and music", of course, it was unstoppable and welcomed by the native English hats.

Of course, habits are mutual influence. European dance communication is also very popular among Ming officials. Zheng Sen, the first prime minister, regarded it as a communication tool to win over the English aristocrats.

For the nobles in London, being able to receive invitations to the Prime Minister's residence has always been a symbol of status, but for Duke of Buckingham, George Villiers Jr., he has always been a guest that the dance party must be invited. That night, Catherine, who was fifteen years old, walked into the Prime Minister's residence together with her father George Villiers Jr., to attend the dance tonight.

Under the bright calcium carbide lamps, the inside and outside of the official residence were as bright as during the day. In the dance hall above the steps, cheerful orchestral music kept floating over.

"Hello, Prime Minister."

Once again, as she was about to step onto the steps, Catherine silently repeated Chinese in her heart. She had learned Mandarin Chinese for two years and received dance training, but she officially participated in the dance. This is the first time she has entered a social place in London and the highest level of social place. So along the way, she was both excited and nervous, and she was absent-minded.

The same is true now. When I was about to enter the official residence, I was facing a young Chinese officer. His courtesy made their father and daughter pass first, but his eyes were looking at Catherine. Today, Catherine was wearing a beautiful collared skirt. This bold and open collared skirt was very popular among European women as soon as it was introduced to Europe. Needless to say, Catherine's appearance at this time fully demonstrated the beauty of the English girl's figure after civilization was enlightened, which was enough to make the young naval officer stunned.

When the two passed by, he subconsciously glanced at her again, then glanced at her back in surprise. Then he thoughtfully adjusted his military uniform and walked into the dance hall.

After a simple social event, the young Catherine gathered with a group of girls of the same age, all wearing similar collar skirts. At the time when the girls welcomed her and praised her for how charming she was tonight, the young naval officer had already walked towards them.

When the polite officer bowed his head slightly to Catherine, Catherine felt a red cloud climbing up her face. She understood the meaning of this person without asking her. What was even more unexpected was that a smile appeared on the naval officer's face, and he said clearly in English with a strange accent:

"Can you enjoy the light and dance?"

Soon, Catherine and the Ming Navy officer stepped on gracefully and immediately jumped up. While dancing, she looked at the young officer's appearance. He was very handsome. Although his skin was a little dark to the scorching sun, he was still very handsome with a clear outline, more handsome than any Englishman she had ever seen.

The naval officer took her in relaxed dancing steps in the crowd, and from time to time he spoke some praise in her ears.

Faced with these gentle and elegant praises, Catherine responded with a shy smile, her heartbeat was accelerating. She found that she seemed to have fallen in love with this handsome officer. For young men and women, the dance was their chance to get to know each other.

She was nervous and turned her eyes to the dance hall to distract herself, but she knew that during this period, the officer's eyes were always paying attention to her every move. Finally, she turned her eyes back and then met the officer's eyes with affectionate eyes. At this moment, an inexplicable spark seemed to flash between them.

They just looked at each other,

At this moment, the music suddenly stopped. In addition to being surprised, people looked up at the stage and saw the young Prime Minister standing there, his expression seemed extremely serious.

"Dear guests!"

Facing the guests at the dance, Zheng Sen said with a solemn expression.

"I think everyone already knows that Ottoman actually detained my Ming envoy and abused and killed several members of the mission. As the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty to the UK, he has full authority to handle diplomatic affairs in Thailand. After learning about this, he immediately sent personnel to verify the authenticity of the news, and after verification..."

Zheng Sen paused and said.

"This news is accurate!"

At this moment, a hint of anger flashed across Zheng Sen's face.

"The envoy of the Ming Dynasty was His Majesty the Emperor sent angels. The actions of the Ottoman Empire not only violated diplomatic etiquette, but also insulted the national character of the Ming Dynasty. I think it is necessary for me to tell them what "those who violate my great power in the future will be punished even if they are far away." This Prime Minister has personally led the army and naval forces stationed in England to Istanbul, and will also recruit vassal troops in the name of the plenipotent minister in Europe to assist in the war..."

When Katherine, who could understand the official language, she couldn't help but hold the naval officer beside her and said nervously as she looked at him.

"No...no, no..."

For Catherine, who had just had such a hint of love for her, of course she didn't want him to go to the battlefield when she didn't know what the Chinese name was.

You should know that she has even made up her mind to make this man her fiancé. By then, young girls in London will envy her, envy her for finding such a handsome Chinese officer as her fiancé, and by then he will become the object of envy and even jealousy of all friends.

But, but now... this damn war has changed all this.

Even as shy as he could feel the excitement in his eyes when the Chinese officer around him heard the words of the Prime Minister.

For soldiers, compared with women, they must be eager to fight and achieve their achievements in war. As for women, they are not within their considerations at all.

Catherine's hand couldn't help but hold the Chinese officer's hand tightly. She hoped to hold his hand like this and then prevent him from going to the front line.

But, can she stop him? Obviously, there is no possibility.

"Before this, His Highness the King asked me how the punishment for Ottoman would end, and I told him that when Christian prayers sounded again in the church of Sophia, everything would end..."

For Catherine, he didn't care about what the Prime Minister said, nor did he care about the safety of the so-called Chinese envoys. As for Constantinople, he was never within her consideration. He just held the hand of the Chinese officer tightly and looked at him. Then he said with a red face.

"You, can you accompany me before you leave?"

Looking at him, Catherine felt that she was about to suffocate. She didn't even know why she was so bold, but she knew very well that if she missed today, maybe he would regret it for the rest of his life.

"certainly."

The young officer looked at the girl and smiled.

"It's my pleasure……"
Chapter completed!