Another part of Queen Victoria's "home" includes a private dining room, bedrooms, bathrooms and wardrobes. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 The info wardrobe is connected by an internal staircase to a storage room on three floors, where there are also a number of washrooms. The furnishings in the palace were quite simple, and the queen and her husband were not overly luxurious. However, the furniture is all gold-clad, which is not only beautiful but also functional, and bears the mark of a famous mahogany furniture maker. A sign of the queen's wealth is the oil paintings hanging on the walls of her residence, all of which Lin recognizes as masterpieces. Not only do these paintings bear the signatures of European masters, but they are often hung in rotation from famous paintings from the British royal collection.

Under the leadership of Gladstone, Lin Yizhe and his party came to the west wing of the same floor not far from here and entered a very luxurious suite. This is where Queen Victoria received her guests, the White Drawing.

The white living room is decorated in white and gold, with elaborate furnishings and sumptuous carpets, mostly decorated with artwork by skilled English and French craftsmen. There are crystal chandeliers hanging in the room, and as far as the eye can see, it is splendid.

Not long after, Queen Victoria and members of the royal family, led by court attendants, appeared in front of Lin Yizhe.

Although the 53-year-old Queen Victoria is not young, she looks like a woman in her 40s because of her proper maintenance, and her figure is also slightly obese, but at a glance, you can still imagine her youthful style.

Although Lin Yizhe had been prepared in his heart, he still couldn't suppress his excitement when he saw this famous queen in history appear in front of him.

Queen Victoria's name can be said to be a symbol of an era. During the reign of Queen Victoria, the nation of Britain united like never before, making Britain a powerful empire that continued to grow and develop. This is the best legacy that the Queen has left to the British, and it is also the most powerful evaluation of her life's political achievements. The period of her reign, particularly after 1851, is known in British history as the "Victorian era". Her reign of more than 60 years coincided with the transition period of British liberal capitalism from its infancy to its peak and then to monopoly capitalism, Britain was extremely strong, its economy and culture were unprecedentedly prosperous, science and art were greatly developed, the constitutional monarchy was fully matured, and Queen Victoria's name became a symbol of peace and prosperity in Britain.

Queen Victoria has a strong personality and a sincere temperament. She is loyal to her duties and has a talent for governing the country; She spends her time not only at work, but also on housework; She was faithful to her husband and strict with her children, becoming a role model for a generation. In the history of Britain and even the world, there are very few women who sit on the throne of God who can fulfill the duties of the queen so well like Queen Victoria, and at the same time have such ordinary happiness as a woman. Her unremitting efforts not only made Britain's literature, art, and science prosperous, and the economy prosperous, but also the British way of life (such as the afternoon tea of the British aristocracy) began to become the object of imitation by people all over the world from her reign. The "Victorian era" is remembered by many Britons. In the Victorian era, although Britain was a constitutional monarchy, Queen Victoria still had a lot of influence on her ministers. During her reign, the British Empire expanded to unprecedented prosperity.

Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun bowed three times to Queen Victoria in accordance with Western etiquette, and then recited the national letter. After reading the national letter, Queen Victoria smiled and said: "Dear Mr. Special Envoy of the Chinese Emperor, you have come from afar this time to communicate the friendship between the Qing Empire and the British Empire. ”

"Your Majesty, the gracious, wise and beautiful Queen, I have sailed from far east to extend my sincerest greetings to Your Majesty, and wish Your Majesty eternal health and happiness! On this special and beautiful day, I am thrilled and happy to meet Her Majesty the beautiful Queen and to receive her so much hospitality. I wish the friendship between China and the United Kingdom will continue to be strong and lasting forever. Without waiting for the interpreter to translate the Queen's words, Lin Yizhe replied in fluent and pure British English.

Hearing Lin Yizhe's answer in standard English, Queen Victoria looked extremely surprised.

Lin Yizhe can speak English, she actually knows it, but she didn't expect that the young Chinese envoy in front of her could speak English so authentically, it was no different from the British.

Queen Victoria then extended courtesy greetings to Emperor Tongzhi and the two Queen Mothers, and Lin Yizhe also paid a eulogy to the Queen. Soon, the official audience ceremony ended. Then the two parties went to the blue living room and began to talk in a small talk.

"I thought that the Great Emperor of China would send a very old man to England." Queen Victoria smiled and said to Lin Yizhe, "But I didn't expect that the members of the mission sent by the Great Emperor were all very young, especially his envoy, you, Mr. Lin, turned out to be a young and handsome young man. ”

Queen Victoria's slightly humorous words lightened the solemn atmosphere that had just been generated by the official audience, and the surrounding British royal ministers smiled at the Queen's words. Lin Yizhe, Hong Jun and others also looked at each other and smiled, but they were somewhat embarrassed.

"Our Emperor is also a wise and wise young man, and is now conducting government affairs with the help of his mother, the two benevolent and wise Empress Dowagers." Lin Yizhe replied with a smile.

"What a great mother." Queen Victoria nodded, "It takes a mother a lot to get a young child who comes into the world and doesn't know anything into adulthood, especially a mother like them. ”

"You remind me of your grandfather, Governor Lin Zexu, Mr. Lin." Queen Victoria looked at Lin Yizhe and said, "I have great admiration for your grandfather, I have always wanted to meet him, but unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity, and it is enough to see his grandson today." ”

Of course, Lin Yizhe knew that Queen Victoria was adjusting the atmosphere by saying those words just now, and he and Hong Jun had been in France for so many days, it was impossible for her not to know the age of herself and Hong Jun. And from what she said just now, she should know her family background well, and she has worked hard.

"Your Majesty, I would like to know what you think of my grandfather." Lin Yizhe smiled slightly and asked.

"What I know about Mr. Lin Zexu is limited to some of his work in Guangdong." Queen Victoria replied, "He gave me the impression that he was enlightened, wise, insightful, energetic, very brave, loving the ancient country of China and its people from the bottom of his heart, and infinitely loyal to the Emperor of China, but his impulsive disposition, coupled with his ignorance of the situation, and his inappropriate approach to some problems, led to some bad things, which was a disaster for him and for China." ”

Hearing Queen Victoria's evaluation of her grandfather Lin Zexu, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but nod secretly in his heart.

"Mr. Lin, I have no intention of defending those wars more than thirty years ago, because I also made mistakes in those wars. You may not know that while Sir Pamettington was gathering his troops and ships in preparation for war, I did not know what was going on in the East. I chose to support Parliament's decision to go to war because I firmly believed that Britain had to teach China a lesson about free trade. This ancient country cannot always turn its back to the whole world and live in a state of self-isolation, which would mean destruction for China itself. Free trade has brought prosperity to Britain today, and the world has prospered because of free trade, and I hope China will be a part of the free trade world. That's what I really think. ”

"You are absolutely right, Your Majesty. What makes you great is the great idea in your head. And your view of free trade is also in my heart. Lin Yizhe replied with a smile, "The past wars have brought harm to both of our countries, but after all, they are a thing of the past, and we must see a bright future." The current China is no longer the closed China of more than 40 years ago, she has opened her eyes, and she is willing to trade with all friendly countries, buy goods from them, and sell things to them; She is preparing to join this world in a new way. Britain will be one of the most important partners in leading China to join the world. ”

Lin Yizhe finished these words fluently in English, and there was a quiet moment in the blue hall, followed by thunderous applause.

Lin Yizhe saw that even Queen Victoria herself smiled and applauded gently, knowing that what he had just said had achieved a good effect, and he felt a little proud and satisfied in his heart.

He came to Britain this time in order to give Britain and the Western world a new impression of a moderate and open China with his superb oratorical skills and the intellectual superiority of the travelers. Before coming to Britain, everywhere he went, he vigorously advocated that China was preparing to break through the traditional iron curtain and plunge into modern world civilization. And so far, his "image marketing" can be said to have achieved a lot of success.

And then, he is ready to use his "unpredictable prophet" at the right time to give Queen Victoria and the British government a big trick to win opportunities and space for China's development!

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