Shuchun Garden was originally also part of the royal garden, and there was not much to see in the early days. The garden is dominated by paddy fields, and there are not many buildings. It wasn't until Qianlong rewarded Shuchun Garden to Lord He that it had its current appearance.

After getting Shuchun Garden with adults, in order to cope with the emperor's summons at any time, he often lived in Shuchun Garden. He also built a lot of land here, expanding the original rice and ponds around the garden into lakes, and digging up the earth into hills and island pavilions. After these transformations, Shuchun Garden became magnificent and full of flowers, and became the private garden of the best Beijing master at that time.

Being in such a beautiful scenery, the mood of the adults is not good no matter what. The attitude of the British envoy was very resolute, but Lord Qianlong would never agree to use British etiquette. How can this stalemate continue?!

"Someone! Prepare me with paper and ink! In desperation, Lord He had no choice but to report the matter, and the leaders had the final say on this matter.

and adults know Qianlong's mind best. Although he was solicited for his intentions, the British mission was greatly disparaged in the recital. He said that they were arrogant, that they were ignorant and externalized people who needed to be given color and lessons. When Qianlong received the recital, he was very angry and flatly refused the request of the British envoy, stating that if he did not meet the emperor according to Chinese etiquette, then he would expel these ignorant barbarians.

He took the oracle and found Magalni: Our leader said, you can't kneel three times and knock nine times, but you have to get out!

I don't care about you?!

Where did it come from, where did it go!

"We came thousands of miles to your country, just because we couldn't bow down, so we got out?!"

"Your Excellency, remember the last time I told you the words 'follow the customs', right? In our Great Qing Kingdom, the emperor is supreme, and if you want to meet the emperor, you must abide by the etiquette that all tributaries should observe. This rule has existed since ancient times, and no one can break it. With a smile on his face, he said, "If the minister is willing to give in, I am willing to maneuver through it." ”

"Concessions?! How to give in?! ”

"If you can perform the Chinese three kneeling and nine prostrations to the emperor at the longevity ceremony, I can ask the emperor to perform the Ying ritual in the previous reception. In this way, both sides will make concessions, and I wonder if the Minister will agree. "In the eyes of adults, there is nothing in this world that cannot be discussed.

There is no deal that cannot be negotiated, only a price that cannot be negotiated.

As long as you're smart enough, you're sure to find a key, a key that opens the doors on both sides. It's just that there are times when people like to hide their keys like treasures. However, if you don't open the door and let others in, you won't be able to get out.

Life is a compromise.

Only in continuous compromise can people finally find their own position, clarify their own coordinates, and define their own lives.

Compromise is a means and, at the same time, a strategy.

Commonly known as: consultation.

I can consult with adults.

"This ......" Magalny hesitated, as if weighing the pros and cons. They traveled thousands of miles and crossed the ocean, but it was not just to celebrate the birthday of Lord Qianlong, they also had more missions in their bodies, if they were deported because of this incident, wouldn't we run away in vain this year?!

Who will pay for the ferry ticket?!

"Oh well! I accept your advice, and I hope that your lord can say a few kind words in front of your emperor! ”

“ok！”

When he returned to Shuchun Garden, he wrote a report to Lord Qianlong again. The report still scolded Magalny and his party, but he gave a suggestion: foreigners are simple-minded and do not understand the rules of us Chinese. But people have come thousands of miles to celebrate our birthday, and we have to receive this love. Just rush to this, we can't be too embarrassed by others, otherwise it will seem that our pattern is too small. How does our most economically developed country in the world compare with a small country in the embryonic stage of capitalism?! A great country must have the bearing of a state, so as to bring out the desolation and backwardness of their barbarian land. Finally, he added an annex to the end of the report: the Etiquette Schedule for the Appearance of British Envoys.

Qianlong Ye was very satisfied after the imperial view: game theory, very awesome!

On the fourth day of the eighth month of the 58th year of Qianlong (September 8, 1973), Magarni and his entourage of 92 people arrived in Rehe accompanied by adults. Six days later, Qianlong Ye accepted Magarni's pilgrimage at the Wanshuyuan of the summer resort, and Magarni and other members of the mission performed the "one-legged kneeling" ceremony.

Looking at the British mission kneeling on one leg, Lord Qianlong felt very uncomfortable: rub, a bunch of miscellaneous hairs, what madness?! Magalny was also very unhappy: Rub, you dress like an opera singer, what kind of cow?!

Fortunately, the things they brought were very impressive, and more than 590 representative works of British advanced science and technology really opened Qianlong's eyes. Of course, in the spirit of suffering a loss is a blessing, Lord Qianlong rewarded the British king, his envoys, attachés, silk, porcelain, jade and various handicrafts more than 3,000 pieces.

Magalny suddenly became very happy. Foreign watches vs jade, which is more collectible, this goods are like a mirror in their hearts.

On August 13, the grand "Long Life" celebration was held in the Jingcheng Hall of Chengde Summer Resort. At that time, the lanterns were lit up, the drums were leveled, and Magalni and his entourage, together with the Burmese envoys, Mongolian princes and civil and military officials, knelt three times and bowed nine times to congratulate the emperor on his long life. Looking at the British missions kneeling at his feet, Qianlong's mood suddenly improved a lot: this is like words!

After the ceremony, Lord Qianlong instructed and his lord to accompany the British mission to watch the drama in Qingyin Pavilion, visit the song and dance performance held in Wanshuyuan, and watch a grand fireworks show in the evening. At this time, Magalny said a word to Lord He, and Lord He's face was pulled down at that time.

Stinky and shameless!

Open trade.

During the Qing Dynasty, the Chinese and British governments had a long period of open trade. In the twentieth year of Kangxi (1685), the Qing government unified Taiwan and opened the sea ban the next day. Guangzhou, Zhangzhou, Ningbo, and Yuntaishan are designated as foreign trade ports (one refers to Guangzhou Cigu Town, Quanzhou Xiamen Port, Songjiang and Ningbo). However, in the 22nd year of Qianlong (1757), the Qing government ordered foreign merchant ships to trade in Guangzhou, and formulated various strict measures to control and inspect them.

This move of the Qing government dealt a heavy blow to Britain's trade with China. Therefore, the British king sent a huge mission headed by Magalny to China, thinking that Qianlong was celebrating his birthday and asked for the opening of treaty ports and the expansion of Sino-British trade.

And the adult himself is a businessman.,I've opened any store.,And the business is very good.。 Years of experience in shopping malls told him that in the Qing Dynasty, trading with foreigners, the Chinese obviously suffered losses.

All we export are antiques!

"Your Excellency doesn't want to establish a country within a state in my China, does you?!" When Magalny asked for trade again, he no longer avoided it, and refuted it to his face: Rub, you are still addicted to making our money?!

"Of course not, if your country has a different opinion, we can continue to discuss!"

"Your country asks for the use of Chinese land, and we are not allowed to fortify, you think this is your home!"

"No, that's not what we mean......"

Magarny was bored with himself, and stopped discussing trade with his lords.

"Your Majesty, ask to see your lordship!" On this day, he finally took a break and hurriedly went to see Lord Qianlong.

"Let him in!"

"My Emperor's ......."

"Alright, get up! I've been busy for the past few days, and the problem with your legs is getting better?! ”

"Your Majesty, the minion's leg disease is no longer in trouble, thank you for the emperor's concern for the minion!"

"How is the British Mission over there?!"

"It's all right, but the minions have something to report to you."

"What's the matter?!"

"The British Mission's minister, Magalny, repeatedly asked the minions for permission to keep the capital. However, according to the rules of our Qing Dynasty, all foreign envoys could not stay in Beijing for more than forty days, so the slave refused Magalny's request, and I don't know if the slave did the right thing. ”

"'Red-haired Waiyi' still wants to keep the capital? Are they trying to cause Lao Tzu to get pink eye?! ”

"Your Majesty, not only that, but Yingyi also made many requests for trade, asking for permission for British merchant ships to do business in Zhushan, Ningbo, Tianjin, etc.; British merchants were allowed to set up a foreign firm in Beijing to buy and sell goods; allowing the British to preach freely in China, etc. Moreover, the British envoy also asked for a small island near Zhushan and Guangzhou to be reserved for British merchants......"

"Row an island?! He really doesn't treat himself as an outsider! How did you answer?! ”

"Get out!"

"Hmmm! I love this answer! High-end enough, high-grade enough, connotative enough, domineering enough. I have a special purpose, this word was selected as the first of the top ten sentences of the year! ”

"Emperor Xie!"

On the third day of September, the British mission departed from Beijing under the escort of Songyun, a waiter of the Ministry of Rites. They boarded a ship from Tianjin to Hangzhou, and then transferred to Guangzhou. In accordance with the will of Lord Qianlong, the governor of Liangguang showed the British mission a majestic military might.

Looking at the endless stretch of broadswords, spears, strong bows and crossbows, Magalny smiled. In his view, they were greeted with "the most courtesy, the most hospitable hospitality, the most vigilant surveillance, and the most civilized expulsion." However, what impressed him the most was one person.

This person is eight feet tall, star-eyed, chic in British dramas, and has an extraordinary bearing. He had a Manchurian surname, Han Chinese names - Niu Co Lu and Shen.

Recently, I have a cold, and my condition is not very good, so take care of it a little more, brothers! After this period of time, my brother has a cold, and I will accompany you well!

Here, allow me to express my heartfelt thanks to those brothers who have always been with me: true brothers, don't say anything, long live understanding!

I've wronged you all this time!