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After Xinhua defeated the British, European countries established diplomatic relations with Xinhua and sent envoys to each other. It's just that although Xinhua defeated Britain, the whole world is still dominated by whites, and those whites still look down on Xinhua in their hearts. The diplomatic relations between Xinhua and European countries are also closely related to the level of ministers.

After the king of Xinhua was about to ascend the throne and become emperor, in addition to the envoys in China, European countries also sent special envoys to Xinhua from China. This is especially true of the enemies of Britain. For example, the French Prime Minister, the Duke of Dalmatia, the Prime Minister of Spain, the Duke of Valucia, Ramon. Maria. Narvaez, as well as the heads of government of the Netherlands, Denmark, Portugal and other countries, will personally go to Guangzhou to congratulate Long Yufei, the king of Xinhua, on his ascension to the throne. The British government has once again sent Foreign Secretary Henry Brown. Viscount Temple went to Guangzhou to congratulate Long Yufei, the king of Xinhua, on his ascension to the throne on behalf of the British Empire. After learning that the heads of government of so many countries had also come to Guangzhou, the foreign affairs department of Xinhua also felt that it was better to save face. After all, before that, Westerners had always looked down on the Far East, believing that it was nothing more than a group of ignorant and backward natives.

The enthronement ceremony of Long Yufei, the king of Xinhua, was determined to be December 18, 1844, which is said to be an auspicious day of the zodiac. In early December, the envoys of various countries rushed to Guangzhou and stayed in the embassies of various countries. As for the post house prepared for them by Xinhua Kingdom, in addition to the special envoys of Japan, North Korea, Myanmar and Thailand. The countries of the West politely refused. For them, it's much more comfortable and safe to be on their own.

The British Legation in China is located in Xiguan, Guangzhou. It is conveniently located and is one of the most prosperous places in Guangzhou, where embassies from all over the world are built. After the signing of the peace treaty between Xinhua and the British, economic exchanges between the East and the West became closer again, and Guangzhou was a central city. Merchants from all over the world poured into Guangzhou, making Guangzhou unprecedentedly prosperous.

British Foreign Secretary Henry. Viscount Temple arrived in Canton on December 2, on the docks. He refused to be accompanied by the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, and took a carriage from the legation to the embassy. Nearly two months of sea journey. It made the viscount very tired. You must know that at the end of last year, he also traveled from Britain to Singapore to negotiate with Xinhuaguo. From the end of last year to the present, so to speak. He spent most of his time at sea. This made Henry. Viscount Temple was very tired.

The British minister to Xinhua was none other than the former British Governor of the Straits Settlements, Bonham. Originally, as the governor who wanted the surrender of the new Chinese army, Wen Xian had to bear a lot of responsibility. However, British Foreign Secretary Henry . Viscount Temple protected him and made him the British minister to Xinhua. With Henry. In the words of Viscount Temple, it was precisely because Wen Xian was defeated by Xinhua that he understood Xinhua Guo better. Use a person who understands Xinhua to serve as the minister to China. Undoubtedly the most suitable.

Thus, Sir Bonham was very interested in Henry. Viscount Temple was also full of gratitude. Otherwise, his career would have been interrupted.

"Your Excellency, you are tired all the way, when you return to the embassy, take a good rest!" Governor Bonham said.

"Well, Your Excellency, have the envoys of those countries rushed to Guangzhou these days?" Henry. Viscount Temple asked.

"Your Excellency, the Prime Minister of France, the Duke of Dalmatia, the Prime Minister of Spain, the Duke of Valucia, Ramon. Maria. Narvaez was the first to arrive in Guangzhou, and they were all actively meeting with the cabinet members of the new Chinese country. The Prime Ministers of the Netherlands and Denmark have just arrived, but their expressions are not as eager as the French and Spaniards. In addition, it is said that the prime minister of Portugal and the prime minister of Austria are still on the way. Governor Bonham said. This is all information gathered by the British Legation in China, and it is now coming in handy.

"Humph! It seems that the French and Spaniards are starting to get restless again. Do they think that after we are defeated by the new country, they can provoke us? "Henry. Viscount Temple said coldly. France and Spain did not have good relations with England. They had been joining forces to challenge Britain until the fall of the First French Empire led by Napoleon. However, now France is ruled by the July Dynasty, and King Louis. Philips is not close to the UK, and now it is faintly starting to challenge the UK. As for Spain, after being defeated by Xinhuaguo, it accepted Xinhuaguo's kindness, as if it had become the spokesperson of Xinhuaguo in Europe, monopolizing trade with Xinhuaguo and making a windfall in Europe. After Xinhua defeated the British, the Spaniards were even more in awe of Xinhua.

"Yes, Your Excellency the Viscount! I think that if necessary, we can start another war against France and Spain, so that they know who is the hegemon in Europe and the whole world! Sir Bonham immediately said.

However, with his current position, such a major event is not something that his construction can do.

"These are things that the Cabinet will consider." Henry. Viscount Temple said. In fact, he also had some headaches. After being defeated by the Xinhua Kingdom, the British vitality was greatly damaged, especially the British Navy, and its strength was damaged. In order to guard against the new Chinese state, Britain had to strengthen its military deployment in India, which made Britain's forces in other regions empty. And this seems to have given France and Spain an opportunity. If they can challenge the UK, this is undoubtedly what the two countries want to do the most. Previously Britain was too strong and they didn't have a chance. But now, with the addition of Xinhuaguo, there may be a great chance of victory. These are the crises facing the UK.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Sir Bonham also knew that he was a little reckless, so he had to keep his mouth shut. The defeat in the war made Sir Bonham full of resentment towards Xinhuaguo, and if it weren't for Xinhuaguo, he would not have fallen to this step.

"Is Guangzhou so prosperous? This is already not much worse than London. "Sitting in the carriage and looking at the shops lining the streets, Henry. Viscount Temple couldn't help but sigh.

"Your Excellency, you have only seen the appearance. There is only one Guangzhou in China, and the rest of the country is still very poor and backward. In addition, most of the products exported by Xinhua to Europe are some agricultural products and handicrafts, and there are very few industrial products, which cannot be compared with the British Empire at all! Sir Bonham said confidently.

"Your Excellency, it seems that you have not learned your lesson. Before, didn't we also look down on the newly founded Xinhua State? However, in the end, they made us a big problem. Although the current Xinhua Kingdom is still relatively backward, I believe that they will certainly develop at an astonishing speed. If you don't learn your lesson, I will ask the cabinet to change the minister in China! "Henry. Viscount Temple reprimanded.

"Yes, Your Excellency the Viscount, I see!" Sir Bonham's face flushed.

As the time of the enthronement of Long Yufei, the king of Xinhua, approached, the envoys of various countries gathered in Guangzhou City. At this time, there are many red-eyed and green-eyed foreigners in Guangzhou, which greatly surprised the Chinese in the city. Soon, though, they felt like nothing was there. Didn't these foreigners come to celebrate the accession of their Emperor Xià to the throne? This also makes the Chinese feel a lot of face. After all, a few years ago, the British almost attacked the city of Guangzhou. In just a few years, Xinhua Kingdom has made them raise their eyebrows.

After arriving in Guangzhou, these envoys continued to visit the cabinet ministers of Xinhua, hoping to carry out closer cooperation with Xinhua, such as in the fields of commerce and military affairs. On the other hand, these envoys also met with each other, which became a good opportunity for exchanges between countries.

On December 10, 1844, a week before Long Yufei's accession to the throne, Li Decheng, the prime minister of Xinhua, held a grand banquet at the Prime Minister's Office to welcome the arrival of envoys from various countries. In addition to envoys from various countries, the banquet also included important ministers of the Xinhua Cabinet and some important members of the military, such as General Niu Meng, chief of the General Staff, and Major General Liu Zhongming, deputy director of the War Department.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to come to Guangzhou to participate in the enthronement ceremony of my majesty, on behalf of your majesty, thank you! I hope that this trip to Guangzhou will be a pleasant journey, and I wish our friendship can last forever! Xinhua Prime Minister Li Decheng said loudly. Seeing the envoys from all over the world coming from afar, this old man also arrived and was very satisfied.

"Cheers to friendship!" Envoys raised their glasses.

After that, the banquet officially began. Some of the envoys and their female companions danced to the sound of music. But most of the people are divided into small circles and talk about something of interest.

Manchu regent Aixin Jueluo. Mianyu and Saishan, the Minister of Military Aircraft, looked at the men and women dancing together in a daze, which completely subverted their common sense.

"This, how can this be? The world is going down! "Aixin Jueluo. Mianyu said tremblingly.

In fact, those who danced were basically foreigners, and even though Xinhua was more open than the Manchus, only a very small number of people agreed with these Western social etiquette, and most people still scoffed at it.

"Your Highness, these foreign devils are like this, they don't know etiquette and shamelessness at all." Said the Minister of Military Aircraft, Saishana.

"Hmm!" Ai Xin Jueluo. Mianyu nodded repeatedly.

"Your Highness, British Special Envoy to Xinhua Bonham and Foreign Secretary Henry Brown. Viscount Temple is over there, let's go find them! Saishana hurriedly said. (To be continued......)