The city of Moscow has tall city walls and huge city gates. As the news spread, a large number of Muscovites gathered at the city gate, wanting to see those Ming people from the distant east.
Even Grand Duke Vasily III of the Principality of Moscow brought many nobles and ministers to the city gate, wanting to see the Ming Dynasty for the first time.
There are too many legends about the Ming Empire, but most of them are the porcelain used by nobles when dining, the porcelain bottles placed in their homes, the silk on their bodies, exquisite glassware, etc. These expensive things and many
The Ming Empire as described by people who went to the Ming Empire and returned.
As for actual contact with the people of the Ming Empire, it is still very rare. Very few people have come into contact with the people of the Ming Dynasty, so they are full of curiosity about the people of the Ming Dynasty.
"Grand Duke, they are not the envoys of the Ming Empire. Why do we still greet them with such shrouded etiquette?"
Beside Vasily III, there were ministers looking at the vast and dense crowd in front of them. Almost the entire Moscow nobility and ministers came out.
This minister did not quite understand that these Ming people had clearly killed dozens of his own soldiers, and not only were they not punished, but they also had to welcome these Ming people with a grand ceremony. The key is that their identities were just bodyguards of the escort agency.
, not from the official government of the Ming Empire.
"Because we need to have a good relationship with the Ming Empire."
Vasily III looked at the road ahead, and could vaguely see a bright yellow flag flying high, with a long snake-like thing on it. It was said that this was the dragon most worshiped by the people of the Ming Dynasty.
"Coming~coming~"
I don't know who shouted. Suddenly, the people who were discussing all looked at the road ahead. They saw the flying dragon flag becoming more and more clear. Under the flying dragon flag, a cavalry of the Principality of Moscow.
Under escort, a dozen Ming people wearing uniforms were slowly walking towards Moscow.
"Grand Duke, everything has been cleared up."
"These people from the Ming Dynasty are all escorts from the same escort agency. This time they are also escorting two people from our Principality of Moscow back to Moscow."
"These two people, one named Alexei, was a nobleman in the past. He was captured by the Tatars during a battle with the Tatars. They were sold as slaves to the Ming Dynasty, and then they were sold to a Ming Dynasty in Tianzhu.
The Ming vassal state called Ningguo."
"Two years ago, Ning State attacked the Afghans in Northern Tianzhu. This Alexei was incorporated into the slave army. Because of his bravery in fighting and many meritorious services, he was finally restored to freedom and received a large amount of land, slaves and wealth as rewards.
.”
"When I come back this time, it is said that I will find my relatives and take them back to Ningguo to settle down."
"The other one named Andrei was a serf in the past. He has a similar experience to Alexei. He is also planning to come back to find his relatives and take them back to Ningguo to settle down."
General Puskov came to the gate of Moscow first and reported the situation in detail to Vasily III.
"Interesting, he actually made a name for himself in the Ming Empire."
After listening carefully, Vasily III also laughed.
I don’t know how many Slavs were sold out. Alexey and Andrei are almost legendary. I don’t know how difficult it is for these slaves to turn over. Not only did they turn over, but they also obtained Ningguo’s
a certain status.
When General Puskov reported in detail to Vasily III, Alexey, Andrei, Zhang Wei and others also came to the city of Moscow.
Zhang Wei looked at the dense crowds on both sides of the road and was a little confused.
At a glance, one could tell that these people must be nobles from the Principality of Moscow. They were all dressed in luxurious clothes and were completely different from the serfs they had seen along the way.
Of course, the most important thing is the smell of perfume. Even if it is some distance away, there is a strong smell of perfume mixed with dizzy body odor. The stench is blown over with the gusts of wind, so that Zhang Wei, who is riding on the horse,
I couldn't help but want to spit it out.
I have traveled to many places, been to many big cities in Europe, and have been in contact with many nobles and upper-class people in Europe. I can't bear the smell of them who don't take a bath and wear perfume, and the smells of each are mixed together.
Look at the city of Moscow in front of you. The city walls are tall and the pointed domes are standing there. The Italian Byzantine style is coming to you. The atmosphere of art and religion is extremely strong.
"The buildings are extremely beautifully built, which is different from many barbarian lands."
Zhang Wei gave his own evaluation.
I have traveled all over the world for many years and have been to many places. There are not many places that can be truly considered civilized. Most of the world is in the wilderness. You can roughly know the level of civilization development of a place just by looking at the buildings in each place.
"These are the people of Ming Dynasty?"
"The clothes they wear are really strange."
"Also, are all these Ming people women? Why don't they have beards, and why do they have their hair cut very short?"
"Their clothes are really nice, they are exactly the same."
At the city gate, many Moscow nobles were also staring at Zhang Wei and others, and they were discussing non-stop.
"Everyone seems to be quite heroic and extraordinary. I like men like this the most, but I just don't know what they will look like in bed?"
"Wouldn't you know if you try it? There won't be a banquet tonight. With your charm, won't you be able to easily make the other party bow to you?"
"Try it, of course you have to try it. I heard that these Ming people swept across the world and wiped out many powerful countries one after another. They do look very powerful."
Some ladies looked at Zhang Wei and others and whispered that the Principality of Moscow was similar to other European countries, and troubles between nobles were even more common.
"Although there are only a dozen riders, the momentum is like a thousand troops, which is really terrifying."
"Yes, this momentum is not simple. You can imagine how powerful the Ming army is. No wonder it can sweep across all directions."
"And their equipment is extremely sophisticated. Look, they are all wearing armor, helmets, muskets on their backs, bows, arrows, and swords. Even our most elite troops are far behind with this equipment.
It can’t be achieved, it is said that this is the standard configuration of the Ming Empire’s army.”
"No wonder we were able to defeat the Ottoman Empire with teeth everywhere~"
"..."
Vasily III carefully observed Zhang Wei and others. He knew more than ordinary people.
The dozen Ming people in front of them were retired soldiers from the Ming army. They only had a dozen cavalry, but in a short period of time they killed dozens of cavalry on their side without any damage.
What a terrible thing this is. The gap between the two sides is really too big.
"It is said that the Ming Empire has three hundred thousand cavalry alone, and the preparation of each cavalry is even better than that of the Ming people in front of us."
"If I have 300,000 elite cavalry, no, I don't need 300,000, 30,000 is enough. Why worry about not being able to destroy the Tatars, and why not worry about not being able to defeat the Poles and Lithuanians."
Basil III clenched his fists. He longed to have a powerful army that could sweep armies from all directions.
"Welcome home, brave Slavic warrior~"
"Welcome to our Moscow, friends from the far East~"
Soon, Alexei, Andrei, Zhang Wei and others arrived at the city gate, and Vasily III smiled and expressed their welcome.
"Your Majesty the Grand Duke, I am really flattered by you. I did not expect to be welcomed by you."
Alexey and Andrei knelt down in front of Vasily III and said in fear.
As for Zhang Wei and others, they all saluted Vasily III and said: "Thank you, His Majesty the King, for the welcome~"
"Haha, today is a really happy day. I'm glad to meet you. I have already ordered someone to prepare a banquet, and I invite you all to attend."
Basil III was very happy and led everyone to the banquet hall.
In the huge palace hall, the band was playing lively music. Many nobles and ministers of the Principality of Moscow were singing and dancing in the hall with their female dependents. They were in groups, talking and laughing with each other, drinking and enjoying the food.
While talking about many things about Ming Dynasty, Alexey and Andrei.
At this moment, Alexei, Andrei, Zhang Wei and others became the focus of the banquet. Many nobles and ministers from the Principality of Moscow gathered around everyone. Everyone was like curious babies, constantly asking questions one after another.
"Mr. Alexei, can you tell us about the situation in the Ming Empire?"
"Yes, yes, I heard that the people of Ming Dynasty are extremely rich, and there is gold everywhere."
"Well, the Ming Empire is very vast. This is the most common map within the Ming Empire. Please see, here is our Principality of Moscow, this is Crimea, this is the Ottoman Empire, this is Italy, and all the way from the Ural Mountains
From here to the Caucasus, and then to the east, the entire vast territory belongs to the Ming Empire."
"But this is only part of the territory of the Ming Empire. Overseas, the Ming Empire has a much wider territory. The entire Golden Continent and Australia are under the jurisdiction of the Ming Empire itself. There are also areas in Africa, Tianzhu, and Arabia. The Ming Empire also has
A large number of colonies and vassal states.”
"It's true that the Ming Empire was extremely rich. Even the slaves of the Ming Dynasty had to eat three meals a day. Each meal was full, and sometimes there was meat."
"But the Ming Empire is not full of gold. The place with the most gold is here in the Golden Continent..."
Alexey looked at the eyes around him and didn't know where to start. Then he looked at Zhang Wei. He was surrounded by a group of ladies and girls.
