C2189 Gladstone's castration

Britain was one of the first countries in Europe to get rid of feudal society. The constitutional monarchy had already taken root in the people's hearts. No one in the world knew more about the hearts of the people than these British politicians.

Although the Chinese literati already understood the principle of "the hearts of the people are like water" thousands of years ago, even though they were all politicians who fought their way out of the Imperial Examinations, deep down, they were still vassals of the monarchy.

Only the British, the basic-level politicians who fought their way out of the vote, knew more about opinion than any politician in any other country.

Whether it was Gladstone or Benjamin, they had all rushed out from the most basic of propaganda battles. They had personally interacted with the people and understood the demands of every class of citizens.

Politicians like Gladstone knew how to speak to the public, how to kindle public sentiment, how to make promises, how to put on a show of kinship.

Most of the time, things like votes are based on the mood of the people. As long as you get their love, that feeling can affect a general election.

It was all experience, and all based on combat experience. The best way to promote money was to advertise how it worked, and what the result would be after the chase. These were all experience.

It was because Gladstone and the others understood the emotions of the people that they were even more afraid of Xiao Letian's promotional campaign.

Gladstone quickly arrived at Buckingham Palace in a horse carriage. After the guard reported the news, Prince Edward personally invited Minister of Finance to eat breakfast.

How could Gladstone be in the mood to eat? After a few sips of coffee, he returned to the main topic.

"What a terrible man this is! Only the heavens know how he managed to come up with such a series of combination punches, extending the oriental culture, including himself, to such an extent! "

"Forget about all of Europe, just from yesterday's grand ceremony to enter the city, Xiao Letian was able to garner the love and admiration of 500,000 citizens in one go. Today's newspaper's continuous bombardment will garner at least a million more people's love and admiration …"

"Once this sort of promotion lasts for more than three months, the Tongzhi Emperor and Xiao Letian's name will be known by everyone in England, and even half of the people in Europe will know his name!"

"This is too scary!" This sort of super strong popularity is already a type of weapon. With this visibility protecting them, there are many insidious moves that we simply can't use … "

"Forget about everything else, just Benjamin's method of sealing the newspapers must not be used now! "If anyone dares to use their power to ban the European newspapers from reporting the news of the Dongfang diplomatic mission, those thirsty citizens will curse him to death!"

"And as the Chinese advertise themselves, they will choose to instill a civilized, courteous, and peaceful facade into the European people. Just like yesterday's landscape painting, many government officials were infatuated with it …"

"Not to mention the commoners, even the commoners can withstand such visual conflicts!"

"Once the first impression is formed, it will be very difficult to change it. In the future, when we become enemies with the Chinese, it will be very difficult to promote a negative image of them!"

Prince Edward looked at the anxious Gladstone and wanted to laugh. He coughed twice before asking, "My dear old friend, I don't get it now. If it was Benjamin who said this, I would understand.

Gladstone frowned. "Your Highness, please be serious! Benjamin and I do have our own contradictions, but that is only a conflict of ideals. Our love for the Empire is the same in our hearts, we definitely hope that the glory of never setting sun and never setting will continue for good … "

"I am against Benjamin, not because I like these Chinese, but because I hate the government that they are pursuing! I am fighting for England, not for my own personal gain! "

The prince did not dare to laugh at him anymore. He quickly sat up straight and apologetically said, "My apologies, dear old friend. I have completely lost my composure!" "Alright, back to the main topic. What do you need me to do …"

Gladstone said anxiously, "I need you, Prince, to stabilize Benjamin and not excessively provoke these Chinese. Didn't you understand what happened yesterday? Xiao Letian is like a spring, the greater the pressure you give him, the stronger his rebound force will be … "

"Benjamin tried to take away Xiao Letian's chance to speak, but what happened at the end? Not only did Xiao Letian get the chance to speak, he also got the chance to lead the entire ceremony … "

"Sha Ao and Ambassador of France, those two morons were instigated by Benjamin to jump out and cause trouble, but what happened in the end? Xiao Letian's continuous counterattacks have even lifted the curtain of darkness in the Russian soldier eating up people! "

"To be able to produce such a big essay on a plate of dodo, it can be seen just how great this person's ability is!"

"I can feel that Xiao Letian did not plan to retaliate with such fierce words. After Benjamin deprived him of the chance to speak in the beginning, he did not resist at all, which means that he is giving us room for negotiation. The Head of the Guards did not even want to get into a fight with us!"

"But Xiao Letian's retreat is not weak. When you challenge his bottom line, this person's retaliation will make you helpless!"

Gladstone slapped the newspaper on the table. "In just one night, the envoys of France and Russia have become the laughingstock of the entire City of London. I feel embarrassed for both of them …"

"Since we are engaged in diplomacy, please observe a little diplomatic etiquette and don't tear your face apart. There are a lot of things that need to be done to close the door and argue in the meeting room, and not let even the citizens know about it. This will only make the citizens laugh at the idiocy of our government!"

"Prince, before Benjamin is impeached, please take care of him. Don't embarrass yourself like that! When he steps down from the stage, he can go rest. I'm afraid his successor will have to clean his ass! "

"That's all I have to say, if Benjamin messes up the situation, I won't clean up the mess for him! "Goodbye …" Gladstone turned and walked away, leaving the Prince all alone in the wind.

Prince Edward swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said with fear still lingering in his heart, "His power is like fire and water! Had the two of them already fought to this extent? After all, this is a diplomatic gathering that hasn't been held in a thousand years, you can't lose your composure! "

"Men, prepare the carriage, I will go to Downing Street, I want to meet the Prime Minister!"