Zhu Xu and Majdalzini sat side by side, Empress Zhang Yun sat with them, and dozens of officials from both sides were present.
The maids appeared elegantly with teacups, first serving tea to Zhu Xu and Majdalzini, and then to the escorts.
Majdalzini was patient and quietly accompanied.
The clergy of the Papal States had a deeper understanding of the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty, and they were quite happy to enjoy and observe.
Zhu Xu picked up the teacup, smiled at Majdalzini and said, "The archbishop has come from afar, according to etiquette, I should personally pick up the dust for the archbishop, but recently there are too many affairs in my country, and I lack skills, so I replaced wine with tea to make amends to the archbishop." ” The interpreter sat behind the two, and Majdalzini leaned closer, whispering in his ear to synchronize the translation.
Majdalzini looked slightly startled, and hurriedly said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." ” Zhu Xu took a sip, put down the teacup, looked at the translator, and said with a smile, "This translator is not easy to find, right?"
” Majdalzini knew that the Ming people always had to talk about it before they got down to business, and he looked calm and said, "There are many European immigrants in your country, and many of them can speak your Chinese fluently, but it is not difficult to find." ” The two also started a formal talk, Zhang Yun sat next to Zhu Xu, and kept a dignified and cordial smile.
But in fact, she was very apprehensive in her heart, this was the first time she accompanied Zhu Xu to meet with the envoys of foreign domains.
Some officials of the Ming Dynasty are more acceptable to follow Zhu Xujiu, after all, His Majesty the Emperor has never taken the usual path.
Some of the newly promoted officials tried their best to keep their faces stiff and did not dare to say anything.
These clergy in the Papal States are also not accustomed to this way of communication, and may think that this is the way of the Ming Dynasty, and secretly feel that the Ming Dynasty is civilized, advanced, prosperous, and very reserved to sit, and they dare not breathe in the atmosphere, for fear of embarrassment.
Zhu Xu turned sideways, looking very approachable, and said, "I think that now the world is rapidly merging, if you want to avoid misunderstandings, then communication is the best way, and we have to start from the basics, I would like to propose to establish an international language school with the Papal States in my Daming, specializing in cultivating more talents in line with the exchanges between the two places, what does the archbishop think?"
” Listening to this, Majdalzini only thought that it was Zhu Xu's politeness, and the matter itself could be regarded as an entry point, with a God-like smile on his face, and said: "What Your Majesty said is that we in the Papal States, the Holy See will definitely do its best to assist.
I believe that we will be able to cultivate many talents, facilitate exchanges between our two countries, and benefit our two peoples......"
Zhu Xu watched him speak, his movements were a little awkward, and he said with a smile, "Looking forward to our cooperation."
Is the archbishop very unaccustomed to my Ming etiquette?
” Majdalzini gradually relaxed, leaned over and said: "Let Your Majesty laugh, I am indeed not used to the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty, but I respect it very much."
The culture of the Ming Dynasty is prosperous, and the development far exceeds that of Europe, and the etiquette is naturally more advanced......"
Zhu Xu looked at Majdalzini, smiled at his sycophants, and said with a smile: "This etiquette is also a troublesome matter, so let's discuss it and establish a common etiquette, language, code of conduct, code of conduct, etc., what does the archbishop think?"
” Majdalzini was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "What Your Majesty said is that if I can do this, then we can communicate more conveniently, easily, and happily, without too much trouble."
Your Majesty, as the lord of a country, can still think like this, and we should be really quick-witted, generous and meticulous......"
As Majdalzini spoke, the clerk not far away silently remembered.
The officials on both sides listened to it without any discoloration, as if it was just like Zhu Xu's performance, and the words came here in a hurry.
Zhu Xu smiled like a spring breeze, and casually asked Ma Idarzini if he was used to it in Daming and whether he was satisfied with the hospitality.
When Majdalzini entered the state, he naturally had good words, and it didn't cost money anyway, as long as His Majesty the Ming Emperor in front of him was happy, then their negotiations would be half successful.
Zhu Xu smiled on his mouth, and laughed even more in his heart, and some thoughts were about to move.
In this world, no one except Zhu Xu knows what is about to happen.
This is a huge shift, a two-thousand-year-old era is about to be obsolete, and a new, ruthless, and powerful era that can completely crush the old era is coming.
Whoever can take one step earlier and a little earlier will be able to seize the opportunity and take the initiative in the future world.
Zhu Xu naturally wants not to take the initiative, what he wants is leadership, domination!
There are so many things that need to be done to rule the world, and building international schools, developing languages, etiquette, etc., are all cultural high-ground and leadership.
Now, no one knows, and no one understands the purpose and significance of Zhu Xu's doing.
But he is the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, even if it doesn't make any sense, as long as he doesn't make a big move, no one will open his mouth to oppose it.
The influence of the Holy See in Europe at this time was still huge, with the title of the uncrowned king of Europe, which could represent or influence the whole of Europe to a large extent.
The agreement reached between Zhu Xu and Majdalzini is, to a certain extent, equivalent to that reached with Europe.
The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, and Majdalzini couldn't bear it a little, paused deliberately, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, God is merciful and loves the world, he has no intentions, just like the sun, illuminating the whole world, and there should be no place in the world where God's brilliance cannot shine."
I have come this time by the will of God to ask His Majesty the Emperor to allow us, the apostles of God, to spread the gospel of God in the Ming Dynasty......"
Zhu Xu listened, his smiling face was slightly gloomy, and then fell silent.
The Ming officials said that all the people from the Pope's Kingdom were nervous, and they looked at Zhu Xu with a nervous face.
They know that the Ming Dynasty is an absolute monarchy, and a word from this person in front of them will determine the success or failure of everything.
After waiting for a long time, he didn't see Zhu Xu speak, Majdalzini's expression was calm, and he didn't say much, he knew that it was useless to say more.
The scene was a little awkward, and the huge conference room was quiet and quiet, and there was no superfluous sound at all.
At this time, Zhang Yun, who had not spoken, suddenly laughed softly and said: "Your Majesty, the archbishop also has good intentions, even if you don't agree, let's tell the truth, don't let the guests from afar think that we are not enthusiastic enough." ” Listening to the translator's words, Majdalzini immediately looked at Zhang Yun gratefully and nodded.
Zhu Xu glanced back at Zhang Yun, turned to Majdalzini, and said with a flat face: "I believe that His Excellency the Archbishop knows my concerns, and I think that the Papal States should have a plan to dispel our concerns." ” 1