Chapter 167: The Steam Engine
"British? You go back and meet him, and then bring him over and say I want to see him. Zhang Rui said.
As for the UK, Zhang Rui does not know much about it. But Zhang Rui, the name of "The Empire on which the Sun Never Sets" in later generations, has heard it countless times.
The mainland of Great Britain is just an island country, and where will the population and resources be my opponent of China. Since he has crossed back, as long as the anti-Qing Dynasty succeeds, the title of "The Sun Never Sets Empire" will definitely not be it.
Du Mu didn't understand why Zhang Rui wanted to see those Hongyi, he estimated that Zhang Rui had never seen these people and was curious to see them. Since Zhang Rui ordered so, what reason did Du Mu have to say no?
The next morning
The sky is clear and the sun is shining on the earth, bringing a rare warmth to this cold weather.
At this time, Zhang Rui in the Liangguang Governor's Mansion had just finished processing the documents sent over when he heard the guards report to Du Mu asking to see him.
Fortunately, Zhang Rui conquered Guangzhou, and later many anti-Qing scholars came to defect, otherwise such a large territory, and the piles of trivial things would be enough for Zhang Rui to die.
Since ancient times, it has often been said that "poor literature and rich martial arts", and it is undeniable that reading is a way out. But it was not so easy to be an official of the Manchu Dynasty. In addition to the fame you have obtained, you can also spend money on various relationships.
Otherwise, even if you get admitted to the top prize and have no money to do it, you can only get a simple salary in the Hanlin Academy.
After all, others can buy officials with money, which is really too difficult to get.
It is precisely because of this that Zhang Rui has just laid down Guangdong Province, and many scholars have come to ask whether it is the imperial examination. Of course, Zhang Rui replied yes, but the time is too busy for the time being, and it will not start until next year.
Zhang Rui's affirmation has reassured many readers.
Zhang Rui did not dare to break the imperial examination, and the reason why the Manchu Qing Dynasty accelerated its defeat was to cut off the imperial examination and no longer open the imperial examination. Now that the talents have not been cultivated, Zhang Rui does not dare to offend these scholars and cut off their hopes.
Under the guidance of the guards, Du Mu took the ship's owner, David. Will came in and met with Zhang Rui.
Du Mu bowed to Zhang Rui and Zhang Rui, and pointed out that David. Will and David were hired by Macau for a high price to request translators. This translator is also a Han Chinese, named Liu Yande.
Since Du Mu does not know English, David. Will didn't understand a few Chinese, so this translation was essential.
For Du Mu just bowed to Zhang Rui, David. Will and Liu Yande both felt strange. Before coming over to meet Zhang Rui, David. Will also had an understanding of Chinese etiquette. He also knew a rough idea of the prostrations in the East, and even thought that he could prostrate in order to sell those muskets.
In particular, he knew that it was the country's "rebel army" that was doing business with him at this time, strictly speaking, the "anti-army".
David. When Will saw Du Mu like this, he didn't think about kneeling, but made a gentlemanly salute to Zhang Rui. In his opinion, if this "anti-army" leader really wants to hold himself accountable, he can also "pretend to be stupid."
Although Liu Yande lives in Macau, he needs to deal with those officials here often, so he understands the reason for kneeling.
However, after Liu Yande just knelt down, Zhang Rui asked him to stand up and stop kneeling.
Zhang Rui's approach, although Liu Yande didn't understand it, he did feel unprecedentedly comfortable.
David. Will's gentlemanly courtesy, Zhang Rui saw it in his eyes and had no objections. After all, he is not like Qianlong, he has to kneel down for others.
“Are you English? hat's your name?” Zhang Ruiwang some David. Will asked.
“Oh, god. You can speak English? "David. Will asked in surprise.
You must know that Britain at this time is still an empire that does not claim hegemony in the later period, so there are not as many people who can speak English as French, but how can a "rebel" leader not be surprised that he can speak English?
Actually, it's not just David. Will was amazed, even everyone present. You must know what they know, Zhang Rui had never even been out of Datong Village before this, how could he say these words?
“ill be a little bit.” Zhang Rui replied.
(I'm sorry, I can't catch up with the time, I'm still waiting to make up for it later, please come back later, it's about an hour, thank you!) )
However, after Liu Yande just knelt down, Zhang Rui asked him to stand up and stop kneeling.
Zhang Rui's approach, although Liu Yande didn't understand it, he did feel unprecedentedly comfortable.
David. Will's gentlemanly courtesy, Zhang Rui saw it in his eyes and had no objections. After all, he is not like Qianlong, he has to kneel down for others.
“Are you English? hat's your name?” Zhang Ruiwang some David. Will asked.
“Oh, god. You can speak English? "David. Will asked in surprise.
You must know that Britain at this time is still an empire that does not claim hegemony in the later period, so there are not as many people who can speak English as French, but how can a "rebel" leader not be surprised that he can speak English?
Actually, it's not just David. Will was amazed, even everyone present. You must know what they know, Zhang Rui had never even been out of Datong Village before this, how could he say these words?
“ill be a little bit.” Zhang Rui replied
However, after Liu Yande just knelt down, Zhang Rui asked him to stand up and stop kneeling.
Zhang Rui's approach, although Liu Yande didn't understand it, he did feel unprecedentedly comfortable.
David. Will's gentlemanly courtesy, Zhang Rui saw it in his eyes and had no objections. After all, he is not like Qianlong, he has to kneel down for others.
“Are you English? hat's your name?” Zhang Ruiwang some David. Will asked.
“Oh, god. You can speak English? "David. Will asked in surprise.
You must know that Britain at this time is still an empire that does not claim hegemony in the later period, so there are not as many people who can speak English as French, but how can a "rebel" leader not be surprised that he can speak English?
Actually, it's not just David. Will was amazed, even everyone present. You must know what they know, Zhang Rui had never even been out of Datong Village before this, how could he say these words?
“ill be a little bit.” Zhang Rui replied
You must know that Britain at this time is still an empire that does not claim hegemony in the later period, so there are not as many people who can speak English as French, but how can a "rebel" leader not be surprised that he can speak English?
Actually, it's not just David. Will was amazed, even everyone present. You must know what they know, Zhang Rui had never even been out of Datong Village before this, how could he say these words?
“ill be a little bit.” Zhang Rui replied