On the sixth day of the fifth month of the first year of Longwu, envoys from France and Genoa from the Europa continent came across the ocean to pay homage to the Chinese emperor.

Emperor Xiao Ruxun issued an order to entertain the envoys and personally met them.

However, there were some disputes between the two parties on the etiquette of meeting.

Xiao Ruxun's confidant, Zhang Yue, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites who temporarily served as the Ministry of Rites, proposed that when the Emperor met them, it was the first time that they had formally received them, they needed to perform five bows and three bows to the Emperor in accordance with Chinese etiquette to express their respect for the Emperor.

The envoys from France and Genoa objected to this.

Although Matteo Ricci told them to do things according to Chinese etiquette, they still questioned after hearing such etiquette.

"Our highest etiquette is to kneel down on one knee to show respect. Why do we have to kneel down so many times in China?"

Matteo Ricci explained: "This is an ancient Chinese etiquette. In formal occasions, such etiquette is needed to determine the respect and respect of the subjects to the great emperor. His Majesty the Great Emperor calls himself the emperor and exercises power on behalf of God. His status is second only to God, and can also be understood as our God."

"Is this kind of thing actually happening?"

The envoy further learned about the authority and power of the Chinese emperor.

However, they had differences on whether to accept this kind of etiquette. The envoys of Genoa felt that this was detrimental to dignity, while the envoys of France felt that it was not unacceptable.

Then Xiao Ruxun ordered to receive French envoys and leave Genoa envoys in the inn without caring about them.

Then the envoys of Genoa were panicked. The emperor talked to the French envoys alone for three consecutive days, talking every day that they came back very late, and then looked very happy, and he was as anxious as the ants on the hot pan.

If you can’t get along with anyone, you can’t get along with money. Isn’t it just kneeling?

I admit it!

The envoy of Genoa said he was willing to accept the etiquette of five worship and three bows, and asked the emperor for the reception.

Then Xiao Ruxun refused.

I won't see you.

This time, the envoys of Genoa became even more panicked, and the envoys of France were also sarcastic to him.

He was summoned by the emperor every day, given a banquet, and had a pleasant conversation, and I don’t know how happy he was.

More importantly, he ate the magical Chinese food that was rumored to be in Europe.

This food he had never eaten in France. The two Chinese chefs who went to Genoa a few years ago only made Chinese food for the Governor of Genoa and his distinguished guests, and also taught them to use magical Chinese tableware.

The Governor of Genoa was proud of this and showed off in his official residence all day long. Others envied him very much, but only the kings and great nobles of the friendly countries of Genoa were lucky enough to enjoy this honor.

Although a new nobleman like him was favored by the king, he had insufficient status and could not eat it. Governor Genoa did not look at him directly.

He had only heard others describe the tableware called "Chopsticks", which is said to be a unique tableware composed of two thin and long sticks.

Every time he heard those great nobles discussing how delicious Chinese food is, he was imagining by other descriptions. It was a feeling that no matter how much veal was eaten, he could not compare.

Not only that, the places where you live and the daily necessities you use are either made of gold or silver.

There are also those expensive and exquisite porcelain, very useful toothbrushes, exquisite rooms, bedding, and bedding made of silk...

Oh my God, I actually made bedding and sheets with something as expensive as silk, and tablecloths!

How rich is China?

How powerful?

Not only that, in addition to the food, there are also various pastries, which are sweet and delicious.

The white, red, green, yellow, and sweet smell made him unable to stop.

In Europe, expensive tea leaves are not only soaked in hot water, but also reluctant to throw them away and find a way to eat them. In China, there is no drinking white water at all. Any cup of water is tea, which is fragrant and distant.

Incense is lit indoors, and the fragrance is fragrant inside and outside. When you go in, you feel comfortable all over and sleep very sweetly.

By the way, there is also a Chinese breakfast. In addition to the main meal, there are also delicious breakfasts, including foods called buns and dumplings, as well as porridge and tea eggs. This food is unheard of, but it is so delicious.

Oh my God, do Chinese people live in heaven?

He felt that the qualification he had fought hard to go to China this time was so correct and worthwhile.

For this day, he had been preparing for a long time and was ready to suffer some bad treatments. But who knew that good luck came from the sky. He just knelt down a few times and got such an honor. This is really...

China is so great!

He thought so.

I feel like I am in my ideal village.

The more he thought of this, the more he saw the envoys of Genoa with a blue face, he couldn't help but think of mocking him.

So he did not mock the Genoa envoy once or twice, mocked him for only simple food and rice every day, without incense and silk supplies, and could not watch the spectacular scenes of the Chinese capital with Chinese officials.

That stupid guy didn't even want to kneel down. Now he knows he's anxious and says he's willing to kneel down, but he doesn't care anymore, he doesn't need it anymore, go home and you!

If you don’t know how to respect your negotiating opponents, what else do you do?

Just so happens that our country is monopolized by all trade with China! We sell as high as the price we want!

We can become the richest country in Europe through trade with China, equip the most powerful army, and even form alliances with China, gain China's friendship and develop and strengthen our country!

In that case, Spain, the Netherlands, and England are not our opponents!

He is full of confidence.

Then he learned that in order to gain the favor of the Chinese emperor, the guys in Genoa actually increased the price of purchasing Chinese goods by 5% by 5%. Then they were received by the Chinese emperor and performed the etiquette of five bows and three bows to the emperor, prosecuting the Chinese emperor!

These guys are too cruel, right? Raise the price by 5% directly?

He immediately went into the palace to see the emperor, but the news he received was that His Majesty the Emperor was discussing relevant details with Genoa's envoy, and asked him not to go in and disturb him for the time being.

He was so angry that he was so angry that he was so shameless that he had no bottom line!

The lower the purchase price of Chinese goods, the higher the profit, because its own price is very expensive. If it continues to increase, the selling price will be higher and more difficult to accept.

Of course, the lower the better.

But those guys in Genoa actually made another mistake to make up for their mistakes, these stupid guys!

Once the price is raised, it will not be reduced. Don’t these guys know?!

He simply wanted to strangle those stupid Genoa!
Chapter completed!