(I would like to apologize first, I just wrote the story about pigs, horses, cows and sheep. I was very proud of it. I thought it was good. I read it. Book review: I found out that I have already used it in the previous book. No wonder it is a bit familiar. Sorry, I will correct it in the future.)
Before dawn, Mr. Descartes had already gotten up. Little Descartes, little Descartes Emily and more than two hundred Western scholars are also ready.
They all wore Ming Dynasty-style dresses sent by officials from Honglu Temple.
Both inside and out.
The pantyhose were replaced, the tight-fitting vest was removed, and the complicated pleated collar was removed, plus there was no need to wear a wig. At first, everyone was still not used to it until they put it on. After receiving the silk robes sent by the officials of Honglu Temple, they generously threw away the gowns they had prepared.
The underwear is made of cotton, which is very soft and sweat-absorbent. The outer robe is made of sky-blue silk, which is smooth, close-fitting, and cool.
Especially in the muggy Guangzhou, wearing this outfit is indeed better than a bulky European dress.
When everyone was ready, Mr. Descartes said to these scholars: "What we are going to meet this time is the emperor of the East. This is an extremely ancient country. Even if we don't like the emperor here, , but we must respect the civilization here.
For a long time, we Europeans have thought that the civilization we know is civilization, and other places outside of this civilized circle are barbaric places. .
It has been a month since we came to Ming Dynasty. In this month, I think everyone has a certain understanding of this country. It is obvious that this is a civilized country. Even though I am a stubborn old French die-hard, after seeing the civilization here with my own eyes and understanding the origin of civilization here, I have a deep respect for this land that can give birth to such a splendid civilization.
From a human perspective, I cheer for the brilliance of Chinese civilization.
From a French perspective, such a powerful civilization makes me deeply worried.
Because I know that any collision between civilizations must begin with war.
Whether it is Babylonian civilization, ancient Greek civilization, Assyrian civilization, Athenian civilization, or Roman civilization, between them! There is no possibility of peaceful coexistence. Only after they fight against each other and eliminate each other, will they integrate the remaining tooth benefits into their own civilization.
I think the Chinese civilization in the East has this same problem as the European civilization. Question.
The possibility of peaceful coexistence is very low. Perhaps, only after experiencing an unprecedented cruel war can the integration of two civilizations be possible.
Just when I thought war was. When the only way to integrate civilization was, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty extended an olive branch to us.
He had a powerful fleet but stopped within the Strait of Malacca. He had a powerful army, but did not enter Europe. , even, IYou can tell from their movements that they are a group of people who cherish the land.
They would rather develop wild islands than plunder the wealth that other civilized people have worked hard to accumulate through killing.
Perhaps this has something to do with the fact that they themselves lack nothing, but in my eyes, this is a concrete manifestation of human noble sentiments.
Gentlemen, I think that at this time, in this darkest time in Europe, we need to try our best to show the light of European civilization in the Ming Dynasty.
Let the Orientals know that we, like them, are all people with noble integrity and noble qualities. Only by working hard to let the Orientals understand that the light of European civilization will never be extinguished can we stand on an equal footing. position, have the fairest possible conversation with them.
We are actually a group of wanderers, or even a group of defectors. Regardless of our status, I ask you noble gentlemen to put our best foot forward to welcome the courtesy of Chinese civilization.
People can have different appearances and skin colors, but human nature should be the same. I think people in the Ming Dynasty will also feel sad about things we feel sad, and people in the Ming Dynasty will also feel sad about things we feel happy. Smile.
So, gentlemen, we don’t need to feel inferior, nor do we need to feel that we need to be inferior to others. There is no need for this.
I think that even the emperor of the Ming Dynasty hopes that the guests he invites are a group of noble gentlemen, not a group of submissive villains.
Gentlemen, please hold up your chests and let us witness this great moment together. ”
Mr. Descartes’ impromptu speech gave these European scholars enough confidence that they gradually began to relax, no longer nervous, and gradually began to talk and laugh.
The officials of Honglu Temple listened to Mr. Descartes's speech. Instead of expressing displeasure, they applauded under the leadership of an older official.
Zhang Liang came to Mr. Descartes. In front of him, he held his hand tightly and said: "What you said is very good, Mr. Descartes, you are our majesty's distinguished guest, and Ming Dynasty needs your teaching."
We also need you, sir, to guide us onto a glorious path that we have not paid attention to before.
Our Majesty is an extremely kind man. In preparation for your arrival, he even learned some European languages. Unfortunately, for some reason, His Majesty learned only poor English.
For this reason, His Majesty also said that it was his fault that Mr. Descartes had to abandon his mother tongue and choose English to communicate! "
Heraldry professor Paris said: "The French language is the most beautiful language. If His Majesty the Emperor is interested, I can serve you. "
Zhang Liang smiled and said: "There will be a chance, you can make your request in front of His Majesty. "
Parris bent down and saluted: "This is my honor. ”
Zhang Liang again asked DescartesHe said to little Emily: "As for you two, their majesties, the two queens, have prepared sumptuous pastries in the Royal Garden to invite you as guests."
Little Descartes' face suddenly turned red. He clenched his fists and objected: "I have grown up. I don't want to eat any exquisite pastries. I want to see His Majesty the Emperor."
Zhang Liang said with a smile: "Do you think the two empresses of the Ming Dynasty are Two women who only know how to dance and put on makeup? You have to know that one of them, Her Majesty the Queen, once commanded thousands of troops and made immortal contributions to the Ming Dynasty.
And the other Queen, Her Majesty. , was once a top student at Yushan Academy, the most prestigious institution in the Ming Dynasty. Even Latin, which gives you a headache, was just a small pastime in her childhood in front of Her Majesty the Queen. ”
Little Descartes said stubbornly: "No, I still want to see His Majesty the Emperor."
Zhang Liang put his mouth to Little Descartes's ear and whispered: "Idiot, His Majesty will meet you at the Huangji Palace. Grandfather and other scholars, there are so many people, what chance do you have to communicate with His Majesty the Emperor?
When His Majesty the Emperor finishes communicating with your grandfather and others, you can meet His Majesty the Emperor alone at the Queen's place.
How could I teach such a stupid student like you?"
Little Descartes looked at Zhang Liang and said, "You didn't lie to me?"
Seeing that the officials of Honglu Temple were already here. After lining up, Zhang Liang ignored little Descartes, came to Mr. Descartes, supported him slightly, left the Guanyi where they had lived for a month, and went straight to the emperor's palace next door.
But little Descartes and little Emily were sent to the side entrance of the palace in an exquisite four-wheeled carriage by two sturdy guards.
The officials of Honglu Temple walked very slowly in front, with their hands clasped in front of their chests, with bewildered smiles on their faces. They walked steadily step by step, and the people behind them also imitated their weird looks. of walking on the road.
The distance from Guanyi to the palace is very short, only three hundred meters.
There is no ban on people walking on the street.
When all the pedestrians saw this scene, no one made fun of them. Instead, they all bent down and saluted this huge team.
Since it is an Eastern ceremony, those European scholars who originally felt very uncomfortable began to take it seriously, and the etiquette seemed more and more standardized.
Soon, this group of people arrived in front of the main entrance of the palace. Two officials in blue robes struggled to open the closed middle door, and two beautiful oriental maids used brooms and rinsed the threshold with clean water. The dust below.
Then he stood on both sides with two green-robed officials to greet Mr. Descartes and his party.
"Sir, there are generally only three situations when the middle door of the palace is opened. The first is when His Majesty returns from an expedition, the second is when His Majesty goes out to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, and the third is when His Majesty the Emperor marries the Queen. Time.
And this time, the middle door will be opened for you!"
Mr. Descartes looked at the seven or eight palace doors that opened one after another and said with a smile: "It's a shame.It's an honor. I heard that there is a saying in your country that "everyone must ask for something", but I don't know if I can fulfill His Majesty the Emperor's request. ”
Zhang Liang invited Mr. Descartes and other European scholars to enter the middle gate, but he walked into the palace from the small door on the left.
This palace is based on Built on a mountain, each palace gate is higher than the previous one. On both sides of each palace gate are eight tall warriors wearing traditional Ming fish scale armor, holding spears and wearing long knives.
< p>Mr. Descartes looked at these warriors with a smile, as well as the beautiful maid standing in the distance with her hands on her chest like a stone sculpture.The royal buildings of the Ming Dynasty seemed very beautiful to Mr. Descartes. In particular, the wooden links under the tall roof look not only beautiful, but also full of wisdom.
The team walked leisurely, and Mr. Descartes did not feel tired even if it was constantly going uphill. /p>
A palace is a beautiful sight, and the side halls of each palace are also different. At this time, the entrance of each side hall is full of green-robed officials. They look very young and salute the team of scholars from a distance.
Descartes likes this kind of courtesy.
He is a noble man. He doesn't care how much suffering he has suffered. He is just worried that others will underestimate the new subject. It seems that the new discipline represented by him can fully withstand such courtesy from the emperor.
Compared with the cheerful Mr. Descartes, little Descartes was sent directly to the harem in a carriage.
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He stood blankly on a neat lawn, looking at the exquisite bonsai and various beautifully trimmed shrubs in a daze.
While he was holding little Emily. When his hand was confused, an extremely gentle voice sounded behind him.
“Are you the little monkey who turned the Vatican upside down? ”