Chapter 496 Damn Taliban
Austin was also a nobleman of the Holy Roman Empire. This time he came, he was sent by the Roman Emperor Conrad II. He opened up the trade route from the Song Dynasty and returned advanced technology to the Holy Roman Empire. Along the way, his entourage warriors were left, and he had experienced the attacks of pirates, robbers, and the siege and blockade of the Abbas Dynasty. However, he still did not give up and finally arrived in the distant Song Dynasty. At this time, he could not give up.
From merchants who traveled to and from the Abbas Dynasty, Austin heard that the Song Dynasty was a country of etiquette and had a very high level of civilization. It not only had gorgeous silk, but also exquisite porcelain and fragrant black tea. Only the nobles of the Holy Roman Empire deserved the top black tea...
Austin wished to return to China with these advanced technologies and seeds, and bring the culture of the Song Dynasty into his hometown. From the first day he arrived in the Song Dynasty, he was in a state of shock. Qin Kelan was the Guangzhou City of the Song Dynasty. The vast streets, woven pedestrians, a wide range of goods, and tall and luxurious buildings all made his heart storm.
These are acceptable. After all, there are also prosperous cities in the Holy Roman Empire. Midiolanne, Milan is also quite prosperous now. Milan is the imperial capital of the Holy Roman Empire, with a population of less than 100,000, but compared with the million-dollar population of Tokyo, the imperial capital of the Song Dynasty, Austin only feels weak in his legs. What a huge and prosperous empire!
Moreover, this city is constantly expanding outside the city. The outer city alone can no longer accommodate huge and long-lasting production industries. When Austin entered the south gate of Tokyo, he saw mountains of materials and the city walls that had begun to be built. In this way, the capital of the Song Empire will be the largest and most prosperous city in the world!
When it comes to technological achievements, Austin has nothing to say. He has not seen anything else, but there is something he has indeed seen and touched, the road...
Along the way, he took an unknown road from Qin Kelan City to Tokyo City. This road was even flatter than the best stone road in Europa, as if a whole big stone arrived directly from Qin Kelan City to Tokyo City. Along the way, he was looking for a place to seams, but he could not find it no matter what.
The kind-hearted Song Dynasty official told him that this was a cement road, a kind of soil poured hardened, which made him feel like a fantasy. But this also shows how advanced the Song Dynasty's scientific and technological level has reached.
Not far away is a small pavilion. The pavilion is covered by curtains, and only a little bit of it is exposed. I vaguely saw two people sitting inside. Austin nervously tidied up his robe again. He was about to see the most noble emperor in the world!
"Let the messenger of Europa come in!"
A sound full of energy but kind sounded. Austin dared to swear that this was the most wonderful note he heard. He quickly stepped forward and stroked his chest with one hand and said, "Encourt Conrad II, the Holy Roman Emperor, and Baron John Austin, see His Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty!"
"Your Majesty, why is Europa's name so strange?" Cai Boyi pointed at the blonde and blue-eyed Austin in front of him strangely.
Zhao Zhen smiled: "The surname of the Europa is at the back. The John he said was his name, and Austin was his surname. Most Europa people use adjectives as their surname. For example, Austin means smart, honest and polite people in their words. John also represents honesty. Both are echoes."
Cai Boqi said, "Isn't this the same thing as the man in the Song Dynasty who chose the characters? It's just that it's a bit too long and difficult to speak!"
"Well, it does have the same effect."
Austin on the side was stunned. Although he had always maintained a humble attitude, his body was still curved down infinitely. He was shocked by the erudition of the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. He could get so much information through his name. Even many Europa people did not understand what the honest John was...
Austin couldn't help but say, "His Majesty the Emperor of Song Dynasty is as vast as the sea! But John has another interpretation..."
"God is merciful! But do you want to use this Hebrew explanation? Or you are Jewish!"
Austin's face changed drastically, and Heavenly Father is above! His original intention was to tell the monarch John that was a common surname used by Jews and his meaning, but he did not expect that he would be revealed by the Emperor of the Song Dynasty.
"The Almighty Heavenly Father is above you! Your Majesty is the most knowledgeable and wise man I have ever seen!"
Zhao Zhen waved his hand: "That's because I have read a lot of books. You will understand after visiting my library."
Austin said expectantly: "Knowledge is the spark of civilization, and books are tools for conveying sparks. Foreign ministers are very willing to visit the library of the Song Dynasty."
Cai Boqi pointed at Austin and turned to Zhao Zhen and said, "Why do the officials think that every word he said is patting your horse..."
Zhao Zhen explained speechlessly: "This is probably the speech format of the Europa. Those who are highly valued are mostly based on praise..."
Cai Boqi nodded. No wonder he always felt that the messenger of Europa was flattering. It turned out that this is what they said. It seems that Europa people are still very respectful!
Zhao Zhen looked at the table and said that he and Cai Boqi had eaten almost half of the time and had almost drunk the wine. Naturally, it was difficult for Austin to attend the table. He smiled and said, "Cai Shi sent someone to clean up the table. I want to have a good chat with the Europa messenger."
Cai Shi respectfully led people to clean up the dishes on the table. Even though Austin had eaten it, he was still moved by the exquisite food in front of him. Oriental food and culture are also very attractive to him, not to mention the emperor's food in front of him?
In the blink of an eye, the leftovers on the table were taken away by the waiter. The exquisite velvet cloth was laid on the stone table. Cai Shi brought the tray forward. The exquisite porcelain exuded an attractive luster in the sun. This was a teapot customized by Cai Boyi, specially used to receive Dashi merchants.
The slender and curved spout shows its elegant curve, and the yellow-brown tea flows along the thin spout into the small porcelain cup, making it look extremely charming.
For Austin, this is the perfect combination of art and taste. A ray of tea fragrance comes leisurely, completely different from the black tea bought from the Abbas Dynasty. It not only has a mellow taste but also a hint of elegant feeling, which makes people feel refreshed.
Austin unconsciously cursed: "The profitable businessman of the Abbas Dynasty!"
After the Emperor of Song Dynasty picked up the teacup and reached out to him, Austin dared to pick it up carefully. The teacup in front of him was really small. This is probably what the Song people said about tea tasting?
Austin drank the tea in a small cup in one sip. The mellow taste and slightly bitter taste made him breathe happily. At this time, Austin almost burst into tears. This is the real black tea, this is the real Song Dynasty...
Chapter completed!