Chapter 421 was sent together
Richard knew a lot about what the second prince Tang Li Geng did in France, and as the fifth heir to the throne in the provisional ranking, his behavior was indeed a little imrigorous, giving people a tongue.
But the so-called; People are not adulterous teenagers.
At the age of 15 years old, it is indeed difficult for His Royal Highness Don Li Geng to be unmoved in the face of the prosperous dreams of Paris, and to be unmoved by the aristocratic girls and beauties who flock to the fire like moths to fire.
It is possible that some imperial magnates complained about the depravity of the second prince in Paris, believing that it had affected the image of the empire.
But Richard didn't see it that way;
The wolf travels thousands of miles to eat meat, swishing and caring about other people's opinions, and if he has to dress himself up as a saint who does not eat the fireworks of the world, he will never grow into a towering tree.
The prince is also a flesh-and-blood young man, if the second prince Tang Li Geng chooses to play the decadent life of the world, it is only his personal choice, and he is destined to miss the throne.
If it's just a momentary playfulness, it will not be damaged in the big festival, and a little training is enough.
However, the civil and military courtiers around His Royal Highness Tang Li Geng, the second prince, are all unqualified and need to be replaced immediately.
Richard is such a wise person, of course, he will not reprimand the second prince Li Geng in public, which will make those European aristocratic circles with a heart see the joke. He hoped that the second prince Li Geng would realize the true truth of life by himself, so that he would live up to his hard work.
Really talk about it
Edward, Prince of Wales, lived an extremely devastated life, indulging in wine pools and meat forests all day long, crawling from bed to bed, and having countless mistresses, which was not unique to European royal families.
Did such misdeeds affect the reputation of the British Empire?
The next series of state visits filled the schedule of Emperor Richard of the Tang Empire, and it was like a marquee.
In the evening of the same day
The Emperor of the Tang Empire, Richard, attended the grand royal banquet at Buckingham Palace specially organized by Her Majesty Queen Victoria for this visit, and the British royal family and the European royal kings, queens, princes, princesses, many dukes, marquis and members of the high society with great prestige and influence gathered together, and the scene was unprecedentedly grand.
"I am very grateful to Your Majesty for your kindness, and I believe that this is the best example of the close relationship between the British Empire and the Tang Empire, reflecting the high level of comprehensive political, economic, and military cooperation between the two countries.
This is inseparable from Her Majesty Queen Victoria's benevolent and friendly policy, and the Tang Empire's royal family has always adhered to the United Kingdom as the core foreign policy, and I hope to continue and strengthen this traditional friendship, forming a model of close partnership between countries in the world......"
Emperor Richard of the Tang Dynasty gave a passionate public speech at the royal banquet, which was interrupted by countless warm applause, and his majestic figure, powerful aura and royal dignity left an indelible deep impression on the European nobles present.
The grand royal dinner was held in the form of a buffet, with a long eucalyptus table covered with white tablecloths, beautiful porcelain and flowers, and delicate candlesticks.
But what about the meal...... Ahem, I really don't dare to compliment.
Waiters in tuxedos weave through the crowd with silver trays filled with champagne glasses, and Richard with champagne glasses in his hand is talking with Queen Victoria, King George I of Greece and His Majesty King Cumberland-Hanover of Hanover.
Among them
At the age of 19, King George I of Greece, the second son of King Christy IX of the Kingdom of Denmark, inherited the throne of the Greek dynasty of Schleswig-Holstein-Zondeburg-Glücksburg in 1863.
The Duke of Cumberland, King of Hanover in the German Confederation, was the fifth uncle of Queen Victoria of England, a branch of the Brown Schwig dynasty in Lünenburg, and after years of development, it became the Elector of Hanover in 1692.
Since then, the royal family has taken the country as its surname and changed its name to the Hanover branch, which is also known as the Hannover dynasty.
After defeating Emperor Napoleon of France in 1814, the Elector of Hanover became a formal European feudal kingdom with the consent of the Great Powers, and it was inextricably linked to the Hanoverian dynasty in England.
If you really want to write it, it has to be a big thick book.
"Your Majesty, I remember that the close and friendly relationship between the Tang Empire and Britain originated from His Royal Highness Prince Albert. He was a true nobleman of high moral character, and it was a pity that he was called by the Lord, and this is something that I have always deeply regretted in my heart. I would like to express my deep condolences to you......"
Richard's words aroused Queen Victoria's deep longing for her deceased husband, and the strong woman's eyes could not help but redden, and she replied with graceful manners; "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your sincere greetings, and I and the entire British Empire are saddened by Albert's cruel departure, which is an eternal pain in the heart of Great Britain."
"I can feel this deeply, and I ask Her Majesty to mourn."
"Nothing, it's all in the past." Queen Victoria forcibly suppressed the surging mood in her heart, but her voice involuntarily high-pitched, said;
Albert was always so elegant and gentlemanly, he loved to study the mystical things of the East, was obsessed with the trophies and porcelain brought back by the expeditionary forces, and often spent the whole day alone in bottles and jars.
He took the thick book and compared it with those oriental words and symbols, and he couldn't eat it, as if he was enchanted.
Oh God, my heart skews every time I think about it......
I'm sorry, I'm missing you. ”
"Please forgive me for taking the liberty to mention ......"
"No...... Thank you for remembering Albert, I have to be with you......"
Queen Victoria was a woman after all, and a woman in her fifties who had loved her husband for 21 years, and when she spoke of Prince Elbert, the strong Queen of England's eyes were misted and her voice became choked.
Surrounded by the British royal chamberlain, Queen Victoria quickly left the lavish domed ballroom, a move that caused whispers from nobles near and far, who were always concerned about the brightest kings in the center of the stage.
Richard couldn't help but sigh, although he knew that Queen Victoria would be deeply immersed in the longing for Prince Albert for the next 40 years until the last moment of her life.
He still deliberately mentioned Prince Albert's strong interest in coming from the east, of course, because he wanted Queen Victoria to miss the close friendship between the Tang Empire and Prince Albert, and this trick seemed to work.
"Your Majesty, I know that you are a legendary monarch of the East, but this is too cruel." King Cumberland Hanover of Hanover said with some dissatisfaction.
"No...... Forgetting means betrayal, and sometimes pain deepens the longing for the old one. Richard replied, and his expression changed to solemnity; Throughout Europe, no matter who is moved by the loyal love of Queen Victoria and her cousin Prince Albert, out of a beautiful yearning, I am no different. ”
"Sorry, I didn't see that."
"Maybe this is the more subtle emotion expressed by the Orientals, Your Majesty the King, you shouldn't want to duel me because of this, right?"
"I can't do this unless I'm crazy, the name of "Richard the Demon King" can stop children crying at night in all of Europe, and even the most impulsive French elders dare not throw gloves at you, which is tantamount to embracing death. "The Grand Duke of Cumberland shook his head like a wave drum, and was not ashamed of cowardice.
The tall Oriental monarch in front of him has always had unstoppable bravery, amazing arm strength, and even more amazing marksmanship, which has been spread all over the European upper aristocratic circles.
The Archduke of Cumberland was a native German, but this Germany was not Peterland, nor was he a belligerent Prussian Junker military aristocracy.
The older the so-called rivers and lakes, the less courage they have.
In the face of Richard's openly provocative joke, the Grand Duke of Cumberland decisively confessed, and the young George I next to him was already overwhelmed by the powerful aura of the Eastern Emperor, and when he saw his majestic gaze sweeping over, he also shook his head again and again.
"That's good...... I think you all agree with me that the close friendship across the Atlantic is very important to all of us, and the Tang Empire is ready to further develop with Greece and the countries of the German Confederation, including trade......"
"I'm sorry to disturb Your Majesty, I am Viscount Girchbach from the Woods Region, and I am deeply dissatisfied with your reckless behavior of deliberately provoking Her Majesty Queen Victoria, and I formally issue a challenge to you."
"Oh......"
Richard was talking to the Archduke of Cumberland and George I, and this cold interjection made him stop abruptly, and his eyes turned in surprise to look at the iron-headed young British nobleman in front of him, and he couldn't help but be a little speechless.
This era
The British Empire and the French Empire fought in all directions, and there were many hot-blooded aristocrats, and there were really some stunned young people who were not afraid of death.
It's not ...... He met one in front of him.
"Are you serious? Mr. Viscount. Richard's face turned cold and asked.
Queen Victoria had just now wept before she stepped out of the lavish domed hall, tears streaming down her face, which deeply irritated the young English aristocrats, who challenged the Emperor of the East in defiance of etiquette.
Just like Don Quixote, who forgot to die, he went one after another to faithfully fulfill the mission of the British aristocracy.
Viscount Girhibach respectfully stroked his chest and saluted, but his tone was extremely decisive, saying; "I have the privilege of coming out on top in a fierce argument with my companions and being the first to ...... you His Majesty the Awesome Emperor of the East has challenged to defend the glory of my British royal family, and I ask you to accept the tribute from the family of Viscount Gillhibach. ”
Richard nodded appreciatively, turned to His Royal Highness Edward, Prince of Wales, who had hurried over; "Oh...... Dear Royal Highness, please do not care about my identity and rashly accept the challenge of a British nobleman, will this damage the close royal friendship between Tang and Britain? ”
"Your Majesty, the duel challenge is rooted in an ancient aristocratic tradition, and the British royal family has come up to respect it, and is convinced that it is a manifestation of the honor and courage of the traditional nobility, and will not damage the relationship between the two countries in the slightest, and is optimistic about its success." The young and flashy Prince of Wales is quite a bit of a lively and not afraid of a big posture, and his tone is full of fanning meaning.
The Prince of Wales was impulsive, and without thinking about it, he wanted to save face for Her Majesty, and he did not care about the honorable status of the emperor of the Tang Empire.
If there is no secret provocation in this, then the fool does not believe it.
Generally speaking
The monarch of a country would never participate in such reckless duels between nobles, which was explicitly forbidden by European royal families in the 17th century, but the prohibition continued, and the private duel of the nobles never stopped.
It is a rare occurrence for an English nobleman to challenge a monarch to a duel.
Richard smiled and said loudly;
"Distinguished guests, elegant gentlemen and ladies;
I am visiting European countries with sincere friendship this time, with the intention of establishing closer and more friendly bilateral relations with European countries, which will be the unswerving policy of the Tang Empire and will be carefully maintained for a long time.
I have no offense to the feelings of Her Majesty and Prince Elbert, and I do not wish to be interpreted in bad faith.
The young Viscount Gierchbach impulsively challenged an emperor, and I could forgive him for his recklessness and understand his eagerness to preserve his glory.
Out of merciality, I can get Mr. Viscount Girchbach to retract his impulsive words, and solemnly apologize in front of all the nobles, so that this little episode can be revealed.
So ......"
Richard turned to Viscount Gillhibach with a majestic expression and asked word by word; "Do you retract your reckless duel words, there is one last chance now."
In full view of everyone, Viscount Gillhibach would never break his promise unless he was willing to die on the spot and lose the last shred of face of the British nobles.
The young Viscount Gilchbach was really impulsive, and saluted respectfully again; "Your Majesty, I beg you to grant my wish."
"Very good, you are a British nobleman who has the courage to defend your honor, I appreciate it, but is there anyone else who also wants to challenge, I don't have the patience to deal with them one by one, so I simply accept the challenge together."
Richard's blatant claim caused an uproar, with many aristocrats shouting; "Your Majesty the Emperor, who will you send to deal with the noble challenge?"
"Yes, I heard that there are many mysterious masters in the Eastern royal family."
"I can't believe it, this is crazy, is Your Majesty ready to challenge everyone?"
"God......
In the chaos, 17 hot-blooded aristocrats stood up one after another, young and middle-aged, English aristocrats, German aristocrats and French aristocrats, and the European aristocracy was actually one.
"Anything else? If you have one, stand up. I simply sent it away. Richard said domineeringly, which made the Cumberland Duke who was standing next to him look incredulous, blurted out, and asked;
"Your Majesty, don't tell me that you're preparing to meet the challenge of a duel with so many people alone, right?"
"You guessed it, Your Excellency the Grand Duke of Cumberland, you will witness the most unforgettable scene of your life."
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