Time Travel to 1859: The Iron-Blooded Soldier King

Seeing that Xianfeng had also asked about the treaty, Liu Ye quickly replied, "Your Majesty, we are now facing internal and external troubles. This is definitely not the time to act rashly with the foreigners. We must first overcome this difficulty and then work hard to govern the country. As long as we are strong, what else will we worry about? The British and French will rob us, but can't we rob them in the future? If you make me angry, I will even take back their queen's underwear for you!"

Woren, standing next to him, felt his face darken when he heard this. He had just apologized to this guy, and he was already so careless with his words! He was actually saying something so frivolous as to steal the queen's underwear in the court? It was truly disgraceful!

The corners of Xianfeng's mouth twitched, and the Queen and Concubine Lan beside him blushed and spat softly!

Xianfeng asked, "But this condition is really too harsh. I would rather pay more silver than compromise on this matter of etiquette..."

Liu Ye said depressedly: "Your Majesty, the problem is that this is also an issue that they are unwilling to compromise. According to the International Convention, all countries in the world are equal. China and Britain and France are equal countries. We have no right to ask their envoys to kneel before you. Of course, there is no problem with bowing. When they come to the court, they only need to bow deeply to Your Majesty. This is their common etiquette. Even when they meet their own kings, they do the same..."

Woren, standing by, couldn't help but ask, "Lord Liu, this involves the dignity of the Celestial Empire. We are the suzerain and they are the vassal. How can we not kowtow?"

Liu Ye said helplessly: "Master Wa, this is different. We are known as the country within the country, or China for short, but now it has been proved that the whole world is a sphere. According to geographical division, we are just a powerful country in the East. We can command the vassal states in the Eastern Hemisphere, but in the West, they do not recognize us. Our influence cannot reach them at all. If we walk by land, it takes more than 20,000 miles to reach England! Can our army run that far? How much money and food will it cost? Going by sea, do we have such strong ships now that can transport 100,000 strong troops? If we want them to bow their heads, we can only compare whose fist is bigger. Now let us not even think about fighting them. It is a blessing not to be beaten by them. It is impossible to make them surrender."

How could Woren understand this? The world is round, isn't that a joke? If it were a sphere, wouldn't everyone on Earth fall into the sky?

However, although Woren felt something was wrong, he didn't know how to refute it, so he could only remain silent.

Xianfeng said in a bitter voice, "Liu Ye, is there really no way to talk about this anymore?"

Liu Ye nodded and replied, "Your Majesty, this is the bottom line for both countries. There is no possibility of further concessions. If we continue to force it, I am afraid we will restart the war. At this time, we absolutely cannot fight any longer. Rest and recuperate, enrich the country and strengthen the army. These are our most important things. Ten years of recuperation, ten years of lessons. After twenty years, I still say that I am willing to lead the army and flatten Europe!"

Xianfeng shook his head and replied, "Okay, let me think about it and make a decision tomorrow."

Xianfeng shook his head and said, "Today, I feel better. You, my dear ministers, can accompany me to the back mountain for a walk. Liu Ye, come here and stay by my side..."

After saying this, Xianfeng slowly stood up. Lu Xi, who was standing beside him, hurriedly took two steps and supported Xianfeng's arm. Many ministers followed Xianfeng out of the palace.

The back mountain is actually just a hill, not steep. There are pine and cypress trees and overgrown grass on the mountain. However, it is already late autumn now, and except for a few clusters of chrysanthemums, the whole place is desolate.

Xianfeng was supported by Lu Xi and the Queen, walking forward with difficulty, while Concubine Lan followed closely behind, occasionally glancing at Liu Ye beside him.

Liu Ye was a little uneasy when Lan Fei glanced at him. Damn, is this old witch interested in me? Why does she always glance at me for no reason? This is in front of everyone, don't make trouble out of nothing, I don't want to be the center of the vortex all the time!

However, the more Liu Ye tried to avoid it, the closer things got!

Just after walking a short distance, Lan Fei was busy glancing at Liu Ye beside her and didn't pay attention to her feet. She stepped on the edge of the stairs, her body tilted, and she fell to the low place on the side!

"Ouch!"

Concubine Lan screamed and tried to stand firm, but it was impossible. The road was narrow and the guards around her were far away. Even if they wanted to rescue her, it would be too late. As for her, there were a group of elderly men beside her. She could hardly walk, so how could she have the strength to help others? What's more, that was a dignified imperial concubine, the emperor's woman. If she was not careful and made the emperor jealous, plus the criticism from the court, she would definitely be in trouble.

The only person around him who could offer a helping hand was Liu Ye. Having traveled through time, how could Liu Ye have cared about so many ethical constraints? He saw Lan Fei falling to the side. Below was a deep pit with rocks and rocks. With a delicate body like him, wouldn't he be crippled if he fell there? Even if he wasn't crippled, he would be disfigured!

Liu Ye didn't have time to think about it. He dove sideways and jumped over, picking up Lan Fei's soft body. The two of them rolled to the ground together. Liu Ye lay underneath, but his hands were tightly around Lan Fei's waist to protect her.

So soft and boneless, so damn cool, I can even take advantage of the Empress like this! Liu Ye sighed in his heart. As for Concubine Lan, she was already frightened and pale. When she opened her eyes, she found herself lying in Liu Ye's arms, her forehead just under Liu Ye's wolf mouth!

The two of them had never been in such close contact before. Looking at Lan Fei's delicate face, Liu Ye's heart began to beat wildly. He raised his head slightly and secretly pecked Lan Fei's forehead with his lips!

Fortunately, no one saw it! After Liu Ye forgot about it, he just remembered what kind of occasion it was. Damn, he was so rude!

His strong physique, firm face, and strong masculine aura had already intoxicated Lan Fei to the point that she almost fainted!

Liu Ye's peck made Concubine Lan even more embarrassed. Her face turned red and she quickly climbed up from Liu Ye's arms and climbed up with the help of the guards who ran over.

As for the people on the mountain road, they were even more dumbfounded. From the beginning of the world to the present day, such a thing has never happened before! Ridiculous, ridiculous! A dignified imperial concubine actually fell in the arms of a minister!