I, Zhu Houzhao, join the US imperialist chat group

Chapter 256: Zhu Houzhao arrives in New York! The Hongmen Banquet in Washington begins! The sensation caused by Louis XVI's appearance!
Let’s go back a little bit in time.

St. Peter's Church, New York.

As the venue for Washington's farewell speech today, this place was built in 1633. It was the first slightly impressive building established by Peter, the then Governor of New Netherland in Dutch America, after he bought Manhattan Island.

After nearly a hundred years of development, some high-end Peter's Hotels have been built around St. Peter's Church.

Inside a large room at Peter's Hotel.

"So... you seem to be Chinese who participated in the civil war? Are you from the Qing Empire?"

Roosevelt looked at the Chinese officer beside Lincoln with curiosity.

"Yes sir, my name is Joseph Pierce, and my Chinese name is Chenpi!"

Joseph Pierce was born in Guangdong on May 1842, 5. He was taken to the United States from Guangzhou when he was 10 years old. He later joined the Union Army (Northern Army) and participated in all the key battles in the American Civil War. He was promoted to non-commissioned officer and was one of the few Chinese soldiers with the highest rank in the Union Army at that time.

"Sir, my name is Thomas Sylvinus, my Chinese name is Li Yewei, and I should be considered the first Chinese to participate in the war." Another Chinese said without asking.

These are the two followers Lincoln brought.

"In order to communicate with His Majesty Li, I spent a lot of effort this month and finally found these two people in our army."

"In this way, His Majesty Li will not be unable to communicate with us happily due to language barriers." Lincoln explained.

"Then how much do you know about His Majesty Li Xuan?"

Cleveland asked directly with curiosity.

"I'm sorry, sir, we don't know much about the emperors of the Tang Dynasty..."

Both of them looked apologetic. Chen Pi said, "When I came to America, I was only 10 years old and did not receive a very good education."

"I do know Li Shimin... Li Longji, Wu Zetian..."

Li Yewei also said: "But Your Majesty Li Xuan... To be honest, I don't have any impression at all."

The two spoke the truth.

"President Cleveland, please don't make things difficult for them. They may not know as much as you do!"

Roosevelt said quickly: "I have brought a translator who is familiar with Chinese history. This is Jesse from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She can help us solve the communication problems with His Majesty Li."

"Good morning, gentlemen."

"Hello, captains."

Jesse was a young and beautiful white woman. Upon hearing the news, she greeted everyone and also made a special trip to greet the two Chinese people in Chinese.

"Such a secret matter... Roosevelt, you actually brought such a beautiful girl with you. Obviously... Roosevelt, you have an unusual relationship with this lady?"

Grant teased Roosevelt.

"Haha, I learned this from President Cleveland. After all, he was the first president to hold his wedding in the White House. Hello, Mrs. Frances."

Roosevelt didn't care. Instead, he smiled and looked at the First Lady beside Cleveland.

After all, Cleveland was still a bachelor when he became president, and then, after he was successfully elected president, he married a young beauty 28 years younger than him and held the wedding in the White House. This is also a good story of American presidents.

"Hello, Roosevelt, you look...older."

Frances had naturally met Roosevelt and greeted him as well.

"Okay, everyone, I think there's no need for small talk..."

"Let these ladies chat together. We might as well wait and see when His Majesty Li and his queen will arrive. Now, they haven't arrived yet. If they don't come, Washington's wonderful drama will be over."

Louis XVI also came over decisively.

A few female relatives also walked aside tactfully.

"So, who in the group can urge His Majesty Li?"

Cleveland looked at the crowd.

However, as soon as these words fell, a space-time channel appeared in front of them.

Zhu Houzhao, Xu Yunmiao and Shen Quan made a brilliant appearance.

As soon as Zhu Houzhao and Xu Yunmiao appeared in dragon robes and phoenix robes, the gorgeous phoenix robes immediately made everyone's eyes light up.

"I think you don't have to wait for us, we are here!"

Zhu Houzhao looked at the people in front of him with a smile and greeted them.

"Hello everyone."

Xu Yunmiao also nodded and greeted the group of people in Chinese.

The whole room was silent for a few seconds.

"Oh my God! Your clothes are so beautiful..."

“What a beautiful dress…”

Queen Mary exclaimed and gathered around, and even Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Cleveland, Roosevelt's secretary Jesse and others were attracted. After all, the splendor of the phoenix robe and crown was a killer in this era.

"So... Your Majesty Li, I don't seem to understand what you are saying..."

Roosevelt and others looked at Zhu Houzhao in confusion.

[Louis XVI: God, Your Majesty, you can't speak French... Communication is indeed a problem. Your clothes are too gorgeous and beautiful! Compared to my clothes...]

[Tang Xizong Li Xuan: Stop talking, it's so hot! What kind of weather is this? ]

After some pleasantries, everyone realized that real-time translation in the group was not as convenient.

【Meishezong Roosevelt: Haha, the weather in September is really good. Your Majesty, you are too polite... Who told you to dress so formally...】

[American Emperor Washington: So, His Majesty Li is here too? Do you need my reception? I have asked my wife to receive you... No, I'll come first! ]

The chat group was temporarily treated as a simultaneous interpreter. Naturally, Washington, who was busy outside, noticed the situation at the first time, put down what he was doing and prepared to rush over.

……

"So, the only ones present here are the Sixteenth Majesty, Lincoln, Grant, Cleveland, Roosevelt, and me?"

"Roosevelt, I remember you said that your America is very prosperous..."

"Why do I feel that your city is not even one tenth as good as our Chang'an?"

After a round of greetings and adjustment, Zhu Houzhao came to the window of the room and looked at Manhattan Island.

The appearance of New York during this period is not as good as that of the Ming Dynasty.

"New York has not yet been developed and constructed. Your Majesty, if you have time, come to my time and space. New York will definitely surprise you."

Roosevelt and his secretary Jesse were already following.

"A hundred years from now, New York will have tall skyscrapers, and the entire city will have a population of over a million..."

Hearing that Zhu Houzhao looked down on New York, Roosevelt naturally had to explain.

"Really? I'll take a look if I get a chance..."

Zhu Houzhao chatted happily with Roosevelt and Cleveland.

He didn't even need to pretend anything, because, after speaking through a translator, he could pretend that some of the words were incomprehensible.

Even though he already knew English, he didn’t know how to speak it in terms of character.

Therefore, there are some things he can disguise throughout the process, but there are also some things he doesn't need to disguise.

Xu Yunmiao was the same, standing among a group of women with a smile on her face. Even if they didn't speak the same language, she just smiled.

"It's unbelievable that your huge empire would choose such a young boy to run the country."

Lincoln stared at Zhu Houzhao curiously the whole time and did not participate in Zhu Houzhao's conversation with Roosevelt, Cleveland and others.

"Mr. President, this is not surprising. In some parts of our history, some children were even born as emperors..."

Li Yewei stared at Zhu Houzhao and continued to explain.

"Napoleon, see... In China, this emperor is about the same age as you, and he can already be the emperor! So... remember what I told you these two days!"

Grant patted the young Napoleon on the shoulder and pointed at Zhu Houzhao who was chatting and laughing with Roosevelt.

The young Napoleon didn't say anything, but his eyes already showed the confident Zhu Houzhao.

Although Zhu Houzhao was young, he was truly the emperor. In such occasions, he was not at all restrained, but rather full of confidence.

The charm he exuded made a deep impression on the young Napoleon.

"By the way...where's Napoleon?"

"I want to meet the Napoleon you mentioned..."

After a brief greeting, Zhu Houzhao decisively found the young man Napoleon, who was slightly shorter than him but very conspicuous in the room.

"Here! Your Majesty Li..." Louis XVI pushed Napoleon forward.

"Your Majesty, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

"Me too, nice to see you, Napoleon!"

Witnessed by Roosevelt and Cleveland, Zhu Houzhao and Napoleon shook hands.

……

As night fell, the wide square in front of St. Peter's Basilica was already crowded with people.

Guests from all over the world drank red wine, ate snacks, and waited patiently for the ceremony to begin.

Suddenly, the crowd broke into a commotion.

Zhu Houzhao and others, who came from a different time and space, made their appearance at Washington's personal invitation and arrangement.

Their arrival, especially the appearance of Zhu Houzhao, Xu Yunmiao, Louis XVI, and Queen Marie in their best attire, attracted the curiosity of the Americans present.

It aroused the curiosity of Hamilton, Jefferson, the governors of thirteen states, Masonic bosses, political and business celebrities, and the media present.

Because their clothes are totally inappropriate for this place.

Make a great first impression as soon as you arrive.

"Ladies and gentlemen, our ceremony will begin soon! Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats according to your respective seats."

With a hint of curiosity, people took their seats one after another as they listened to Washington's voice, but their curious eyes still remained on this group of people.

Zhu Houzhao and Xu Yunmiao also watched all this with curiosity, because to be honest, this was the first time they had seen an open-air dinner.

"Your Majesty, this form of Hongmen Banquet seems quite interesting..."

"Yes, the American side is different from ours..."

Zhu Houzhao and Xu Yunmiao whispered to each other. They were not worried about their identities being exposed. This group of people did not have any doubts about their identities.

"Before the banquet begins, ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to show you something new..."

"Ms. Jessie, turn on the light!"

As night fell, there was a bonfire, torches and candles lighting up the church.

But there was something different on the scene.

Click!

As Jesse pressed the power switch, the light bulbs on the surrounding telephone poles also lit up.

Wow!
As soon as the electric light from behind was revealed, the guests present were surprised and shocked. After all, in this era, there were no electric lights. As soon as it appeared, everyone was stunned.

"How about it, Your Majesty Li, Your Majesty the Sixteenth, this is the power of technology!"

"This is an electric light that can give us light at night."

Roosevelt looked at Li Xuan, Louis XVI, with a little pride.

This thing was specially prepared for Washington.

"This is amazing! Roosevelt...when we go back, we must have one in our palace!"

"This way, my locked room will be bright all day long!"

Louis XVI showed a strong desire for electric light.

“You guys are really amazing.”

Zhu Houzhao, who had already seen electric lights, naturally praised them.

……

"What on earth is this? Mr. President..."

"This thing..."

Compared to Zhu Houzhao and others who were relatively calm, Hamilton, Jefferson, the governors of thirteen states and other celebrities, politicians and businessmen were all not calm.

Some people asked Washington.

"Whoosh..."

"Everyone, please be quiet! This is just a small surprise, the next surprise is still to come!"

"What I just showed you is called electric light!"

"And this in my hand is a microphone..."

Washington picked up the microphone, tried it, and was very satisfied with the situation he had created, trying to calm everyone down.

The appearance of the microphone once again drew everyone's attention to him.

However, those with a keen sense of smell have already sensed the unusual smell of this farewell ceremony.

With the help of the lights, they even saw that many soldiers were standing around the church without them noticing.

"Today is my departure ceremony!"

"Allow me to introduce a group of special guests to you first..."

"The people in front of me are my friends! They are everyone's friends! Especially these two, they are the real emperors, and they are here to participate in my departure ceremony today..."

Washington solemnly introduced Zhu Houzhao and Louis XVI right at the beginning. This sudden revelation made everyone even more hesitant.

Zhu Houzhao and Louis XVI both stood up and waved to the people present.

"Also, I would like to introduce today's guest to my friends!"

"These two tables are representatives of the Continental Congress!"

"These two tables are representatives of the governors and judges of our thirteen states!"

“These two tables represent the Freemasons and the church.”

"These two tables are representatives of the political, business and media..."

"These two tables are occupied by representatives from France, Britain and other countries currently stationed in our American Embassy..."

"And... this table is important... the representatives of our American founding fathers! Hamilton, Jefferson, Adams..."

After Washington introduced them, he also focused on introducing the important protagonists who were now present at the banquet to Zhu Houzhao and his group.

"Your Majesty the Sixteenth, Your Majesty Li, and the two queens..."

"That was Hamilton...they founded the Federalist Party..."

"That's Jefferson..."

"Of course, they are the governors and judges... The governors and judges of the thirteen states in our country are..."

Naturally, Washington only gave a brief introduction. Roosevelt, Cleveland and others then, with the help of the translator, gave Zhu Houzhao and Louis XVI a detailed introduction to the detailed origins of the various representatives attending the ceremony today.

"Have you... discovered that person..."

"The emperor dressed in our French royal attire...why do they look so familiar?"

"Why do they look a bit like our Majesty Louis XVI and Queen Marie?"

Just as Washington was introducing them to everyone one by one.

At the table of foreign representatives, the French ambassador stared at Louis XVI and Queen Marie, and suddenly expressed his guess with a serious expression.

"Um...French royal attire?"

"His Majesty Louis XVI and Queen Marie?"

After the French representative said this, the British representative, Spanish representative and others also looked at Louis XVI and Queen Marie.

"Adams, what is the president doing?"

"Emperor, Empress..."

"Why is that man wearing French royal clothes?"

"Isn't there no royal family in France now?"

At the same time, Hamilton and his companions noticed the illegal attire of Louis XVI and Queen Marie, and a bad feeling lingered in their hearts.

Hamilton even asked Adams directly.

"Yes, I feel like that's His Majesty Louis XVI and Queen Marie..."

"Aren't they dead?"

Secretary of State Jefferson, the ambassador to France, naturally had experience of being stationed in France. He recognized Louis XVI and Queen Mary at once, and his expression was a little horrified.

"What? His Majesty Louis XVI and Queen Marie?"

After these words were spoken, everyone at the table was even more shocked.

"This... should be His Majesty Louis XVI and Queen Marie... The President didn't really invite them, did he?"

Adams actually had guessed it a long time ago, but Washington didn't tell him.

At this moment, he also realized that things might be beyond his expectations.

"Wait! Mr. President Washington! I have to apologize for interrupting your introduction..."

"Could you please tell us in detail about your distinguished guests... How come they are wearing the royal robes of the French royal family?"

Just when Hamilton and others felt something was wrong, the French ambassador finally stood up and interrupted Washington's introduction.

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place fell silent.

Washington naturally expected this.

"Mr. Ambassador, they are naturally qualified to wear the clothes of the French royal family because... they are His Majesty Louis XVI and Queen Marie!"

Washington's voice came through the microphone and spread throughout the venue.

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place fell completely silent.

"Impossible! It's impossible! The former monarch Louis XVI is dead! Washington! I want to solemnly protest that you have offended our French Republic! This is the most serious provocation to us France! The biggest provocation to democracy. If you don't give a reasonable explanation, we France will impose sanctions on you America!" The French ambassador shouted loudly.

Yes, now they don’t recognize Louis XVI!

They are the First French Republic!
Although their new regime had some minor changes, with the Girondists, Jacobins, and Thermidorians making their debut, they would not allow the basis of their success to be denied.

The basis of their success was the overthrow of the Bourbon dynasty.

Now, only three years after the overthrow of the Bourbon dynasty, Louis XVI and Queen Marie were about to be restored in America.

Naturally, this person would stand up and express his clear opposition.

"Yes! Mr. President...isn't today your departure ceremony?"

"Also... His Majesty Louis XVI and Queen Marie died long ago during the Revolution..."

"You invited them here? Or found someone to pretend to be them. Does this mean that this is a counterattack against some of France's recent extreme actions?"

At this moment, the first to react were reporters from American media newspapers. They seemed to be sharks that smelled blood and began to question Washington.

"Hey...are you really His Majesty Louis XVI and Queen Marie?"

"Excuse me, what proof do you have?"

Another group of reporters went straight to Louis XVI and Queen Marie.

The scene seemed a little chaotic.

But... Shen Quan and the personnel arranged by Washington came out directly and blocked the group of reporters.

　Ahem, trying to get back into the rhythm of writing!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)