"Your Majesty, I have recently wanted to go on an envoy to Europe, because our Chinese government has appointed me as Minister to Europe, and I am responsible for our country's foreign affairs throughout Europe. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoSo I can't just stay in the UK, I have to go to European countries to tour, and then I can really communicate with other countries, so that I can really fulfill my duties! ”

Xu Qing said this because he came to say goodbye to Queen Victoria. Generally speaking, according to the rules, this kind of foreign minister can concurrently serve as a minister, and it is normal for a person to concurrently hold the posts of two ministers and ambassadors in his own country. Especially in many small neighboring countries, those neighboring small countries, those ministers are concurrently concurrent, and the ministers of neighboring countries are concurrently concurrently serving.

However, although you can take on the same job, you must also perform the corresponding duties on a regular basis, so that it can be considered respect. Therefore, Xu Qing was appointed by the Manchu court as a minister to Europe, not a simple minister to Britain, so he naturally had to go to European countries for inspection and visits, so that he could be regarded as completing the task.

"I don't have any opinion on Minister Xu's going to Europe for an inspection, but I hope you still have to remember that there are still a lot of personal friendships between us." Queen Victoria took the initiative to say.

Of course, Xu Qing understood what Queen Victoria meant, that is, he hoped to tell Xu Qing that even if he went to European countries in the future, he should not forget that they were Britain, after all, Britain was the first to have dealings with Xu Qing, and he should give priority to the interests of Britain.

"I understand that, after all, England was the first country I set foot in Europe, and that Her Majesty the Queen and the British Government have treated me very favourably, and that I should reciprocate the exchange of courtesy. I will definitely make my due contribution to the development of the relationship between China and the United Kingdom! "Xu Qing's fake and empty diplomatic rhetoric came as soon as he opened his mouth, and he was no stranger to it!

Queen Victoria didn't know if what Xu Qing said was true, but she could only believe in Xu Qing and the strength of the United Kingdom. But then, Xu Qing actually put forward a condition.

"Your Majesty, I have come to Europe alone, and I have no acquaintances here in Europe. Besides, I'm going to go to various European countries for exchanges, and I don't know the kings of European countries. It is not appropriate for me to rush over to the past, especially before the establishment of formal diplomatic relations. Therefore, I hope that Her Majesty will send a member of the royal family to stand on my behalf, so that not only can I be introduced, but I can also do things more smoothly in various European countries. After all, China has not established formal diplomatic relations with most European countries, and I am afraid that if there is no royal family member of your country to help as a platform, I will encounter a lot of trouble. ”

Xu Qing knew that China did not have formal "diplomatic relations" with most European countries, and that Britain was the only one that really "established diplomatic relations", but the Manchus were not familiar with the modern diplomatic system, so they were completely coping with this. I want to establish diplomatic relations with other countries in Europe, but this has not yet begun.

Xu Qing's full title in China is "Minister of Envoys to Europe", which does not mean that he has established diplomatic relations with European countries, but that he is only a temporary assignment.

If there is no British royal family to stand up for him, then I am afraid that after going to a foreign country, he will encounter all kinds of troubles, which will not be easy to deal with.

Queen Victoria thought for a moment and asked, "Which member of the royal family do you want to speak for you?" ”

Xu Qing said: "Your Majesty, what do you think of your eldest princess?" ”

Queen Victoria was surprised that Xu Qing actually wanted her eldest daughter to go out, which was not ordinary.

"Your Majesty, I think it would be a little embarrassing to let an adult go with me, especially if it might disturb me. So let your daughter go, so that your daughter can not only increase communication with the royal families of Europe, but also let it avoid disturbing me. I can also use the identity of the eldest princess to make all European countries dare not give me some face. Xu Qing said.

Queen Victoria thought about Xu Qing's thoughts, which was indeed what Xu Qing was worried about. If an adult is sent to go, it is easy to deliberately interfere because of the position of the adult, and Xu Qing's concern is also a problem. Because in terms of the Chinese market, this one is not jealous of this piece of fat.

When the time comes, if an adult British royal family follows him, who knows if he will bring his own political stance and deliberately cause trouble for Xu Qing. Xu Qing made it so clear and said directly, it was obviously impossible to allow an older royal family to go with him.

No matter what the queen says, but under the melon field and plums, this is also to avoid suspicion. Xu Qingdu has already made it clear that if the queen wants to send an older person to follow Xu Qing to Europe, it will really not give face, and it will really interfere with China's diplomatic power at that time, and then it will make Xu Qing dissatisfied and even more disgusted.

The Chinese market has not really been opened yet, so don't offend Xu Qing first, Xu Qing is the only representative of the Chinese Manchu court in Europe, and he can't mess around.

"Okay, I'll go call my daughter!"

The queen hugged her five-year-old daughter and said, "Victoria, would you like to follow Minister Xu Qing to Europe to have a look?" ”

Princess Victoria hurriedly said: "I am willing, Uncle Xu is kind to me, he tells me stories every day, I like it very much." I also just want to go out and have fun so I can go to Europe as well. ”

Queen Victoria saw that she had agreed, and took the initiative to reply: "Okay, since my daughter Victoria agreed, then I won't stop it." This time, I thought it would be better for him to go out and see the world. What's more, our royal families in Europe have a lot of kinship, so it's okay for him to get acquainted with the relatives on the European continent. ”

Xu Qing asked the princess to stand on the platform, didn't he take a fancy to his political identity and blood identity, this European country has been a common intermarriage between royal families for so many years, and it is very close to the nobles. Even the later First World War, wasn't it the descendants of Queen Victoria?

So taking Princess Victoria to Europe not only can prevent Princess Victoria from interfering in her own affairs, but Xu Qing can use Princess Victoria's royal status and relative status to go to European countries, so that countries have to give more face.

"Princess, let's get ready to go!" Xu Qing said.