C2140 St. Paul's Cathedral

"Impossible!" How did he train it? It's impossible for the Chinese to train such an army... " Sir Gordon who was seated behind the horse carriage stood up in shock, his head knocked against the roof of the carriage, causing him to grimace in pain.

The guest that Sir Gordon was accompanying was Xiang Ying. This Captain who was dressed in a navy gown was as handsome as a statue. He had a playful smile on his face as he said, "Isn't he a Chinese? Who are they, then? The army of elves of the West? "

"No, no, no, that's not what I meant … I have fought in China, I have personally trained Chinese soldiers, I admit that Chinese soldiers are hardworking and obedient, but... Today, these armies have completely exceeded my imagination! "

"My dear Sir Gordon, the China that you have seen is just the tip of the iceberg. The war-torn Jiangnan cannot represent the whole of China. "Then don't you think it's a bit ridiculous?"

Gordon hit a soft nail on his head and awkwardly sat back down, he was extremely shocked in his heart, "Ah, Prime Minister! It seems like your idea is useless, even if this Xiao Letian doesn't speak, he can still make a name for himself in Europe. Just based on his reputation as one of the armies, he can't be suppressed! "

Benjamin sat on the first carriage in the distance. He did not know that such a wondrous sight had appeared behind the convoy at all, and the long queue blocked his sight.

At this moment, he and the Tongzhi Emperor were immersed in a conspiracy negotiation.

"Your Majesty, your speech just now was really too brilliant. For Great Qing to have such a wise emperor like you, I think there shouldn't be a problem with ZTE …"

Of course, Zai Chun would also not miss this rare opportunity to exchange privately. He smiled and said, "Thank you very much, very much, for preparing this grand welcoming ceremony, and thank you very much for your love to me … But even though ZTE is my dream, it's also very difficult! "

Benjamin laughed, he was not afraid of Zai Chun bringing difficulties to himself, he was only afraid that Zai Chun would not have difficulties, if he could invest in a Eastern Sovereign King this time, and bring endless benefits to the empire, his name would definitely be known throughout the history of the empire, the future generations of the empire would definitely create a sculpture of him.

"Your Majesty, of course there will be difficulties in governing a country. The mediocre will be knocked down by those difficulties while the brave warriors will go against the current... "I believe that Your Majesty must be the latter. If you need my help, I am very willing to do whatever I can …"

Zai Chun had an impulse to directly ask Benjamin for money, guns, and military assistance. However, at the last moment, he was still able to endure it.

Xiao Letian had told him more than once that the larger the negotiations, the more one couldn't rush to succeed. Diplomacy was like a test, so it was best not to reveal his trump card immediately.

Zai Chun suppressed the desire in his heart and let out a long sigh. "After all, I'm still travelling and studying, so the empire isn't in my hands yet. ZTE should wait until after I get my hands on it …"

Benjamin didn't expect a thirteen year old child to have such a calm mentality, and couldn't help but think a bit more highly of him. He didn't continue to persevere and instead, introduced the buildings along the way to Zai Chun.

"The St. Paul's Cathedral is the central church of our Church of England. It was built in 1675 and completed in 1710. It can be said to be one of the most spectacular churches in Britain …"

"In a moment, you will slowly walk up the steps and into the hall. Please raise your head and look up at the dome, which is 111 meters high. In the center of the dome, there is a small but intense light. The great Sir Newton, when looking up at this light, felt the Lord's call …"

"Didn't the Chinese believe in fate very much? If Your Majesty was destined, I think I could see God's figure in that light and hear God's call …"

Zai Chun asked with interest. "Really? Can God bless my Great Qing? "

"Of course. If Britain can become a British Empire, there is the blessing of God who can do anything … "Right, there's a wall of whispers in the cathedral. It's very interesting …"

"A 32 meter long corridor, you stand at one end and whisper into the wall, and people across from you can hear you clearly! "It's really magical …"

"Echo Wall?" At that time, Zai Chun thought of the Echo Wall in the Heaven Altar, "Ah, I can even use this kind of building, is it just the Echo Wall?! "It's a semicircular wall. If someone were to speak on one side, the person on the other would be able to hear them. I once tested it, and it was indeed mystical …"

"Oh? Is there such a building in China? It seems like the Ancient China's physics is also not a desert! "

The atmosphere between the two of them was extremely relaxed. From building to religion, to the development of science and technology in the ancient times, even to Zai Chun showing off the science fiction techniques that he had been taught by Xiao Letian.

When Benjamin heard that he predicted that there would definitely be a tool that would be even faster and safer than a hot air balloon, the prime minister couldn't help but sigh to himself as he smiled, "In the end, he's still a child! "What kind of crazy thoughts are these? I might have overestimated him …"

The tower bridge was not far from the St. Paul's Cathedral, and it was only two blocks away. Even if the procession moved through the streets like a snail, twenty minutes would be enough for them to reach the tower bridge.

Very quickly, Zai Chun saw the St. Paul's Cathedral's typical round dome. The pure white marble building had a unique sense of western classicism, at this moment, the front of the church's gate was already packed with people, the plaza had more spectators than the tower bridge.

The steps of the cathedral were covered with scarlet red carpets, while flower baskets bloomed on both sides. Prince Edward was currently leading a group of members of the royal family, including his wife and son, as well as a few close relatives and friends.

The moment Zai Chun's horse carriage stopped at the main entrance, the ceremony official of the royal family started chanting a congratulatory speech. A long line of welcome players blew out a cheerful welcoming song, and the red armored guards on both sides of the road drew out their waists to salute the emperor who was in the east.

The door opened, and Zai Chun, dressed in his dragon robe, walked onto the red carpet. Da Sixi's Bright Yellow Flag was immediately covered by the umbrella, and following that, two groups of guards wearing yellow horses coats majestically stood at the sides of the emperor, protecting Tongzhi as he walked into the cathedral.

Amidst the cheers and applause, Xiao Letian and the others also got off the carriage, and stars started to gather on the red carpet.

After all, the one in front of him was the Chinese emperor. Instead of gaining an advantage, Edward walked down the stairs with quick steps, and the Crown Prince actually went up to welcome him.

The European envoys watching the ceremony were all extremely jealous. To be able to get Edward to personally step down from the stage to welcome them, how great a honor would that be?

"Welcome, Your Majesty! I represent the British royal family to express our most welcome! " As he said that, Edward actually stood in front of Zai Chun and bowed slightly to the little emperor.

BOOM! The surrounding audience members were all dumbstruck. Although Edward's waist was bent less than fifteen degrees, this signal was too clear.

Edward had chosen to place himself under the Emperor of Tongzhi! From the looks of it, the British were not lying. They had treated the Great Qing as an equal country to get along with.

This was a clear signal, and it had to be sent back to the country as soon as possible.