The Han culture is spreading strongly in Southeast Asia

Chapter 200: Shock from the East

Louis XV felt that he had been deceived because the thirty members of the Eastern delegation who had drunk the water of the Seine were standing in front of him intact.

There were a few French servants who were taking care of them, and they looked like they had severe diarrhea.

it's out of the question!

The Minister of War, the Duke of Choiseul, also shook his head. Even if these Orientals were lucky, it was impossible for all thirty of them to be so lucky that they would not develop diarrhea.

He also received news from the hospital that twelve Seres people had indeed developed symptoms of diarrhea, including the deputy envoy.

According to the Duke of Choiseul's estimate, at least half of the twelve people, or six, would die.

But now, they are standing here intact and in high spirits, so either they have deceived the king and lied to him, or these people really can do magic.

Ou Zirong stepped forward in a dashing manner and handed over his credentials. His handsome appearance again caused a burst of low exclamations.

After submitting the documents, Ou Zirong bowed to the king, turned around gracefully, and said in a loud voice:

"Your Majesty, distinguished guests, you must be curious as to why the members of the Seris delegation standing here, myself included, are not encased in coffins."

Some laughed, but they were genuinely curious.

"Your Majesty!" Ou Zirong turned to face Louis XV and saluted with his hand on his chest, "Please allow me to show you the latest medical findings from Seris.

This is also a gift that Prince An Dai, the Crown Prince of Ha Xian, brought to France and even the entire Europe for His Majesty the King."

Haha, I didn't mean to shock you, but how could I be forced to drink so much disgusting "poison water".

Lin Tong, that bastard, is truly poisonous! For the sake of effect and shock, he actually poisoned the entire delegation.

After complaining a little in his heart, Ou Zirong clapped his hands, and two boxes were brought up and placed in front of the king.

Louis XV, wearing the crown, could not help but stand up, and the nobles around him also stretched their necks, wanting to see what was so magical.

The old and dim-eyed Louis XV first smelled a strong smell of garlic, and then saw a pile of what looked like crushed stone in another box.

"Your Majesty, this bottle contains an essence extracted from garlic, which can effectively kill the culprit that causes diarrhea."

Ou Ziyong pointed to allicin and said that viruses, bacteria, etc. had not been discovered at that time, so Ou Ziyong used the word "culprit".

Then he pointed to montmorillonite powder and said, “This is extracted from a natural mineral and has a strong antidiarrheal effect. It is named Hexian Stone.

When a person is infected with diarrhea, first use Hexianshi Powder to stop the diarrhea, then use allicin to kill the culprit. As long as the person is not in a dying state, it will be effective within a week at most."

After saying this, Ou Zirong pointed at the three French servants and said, "They've had diarrhea for three days, but I assure the king and all the guests that after taking the medicine now, their symptoms will immediately ease, and they will be fully recovered in five days."

With a loud noise, the French nobles standing around cried out in surprise. Diarrhea and malaria have always been the two main culprits that have hindered the pace of overseas colonization.

Diarrhea, in particular, was a killer not only in the colonies but also in the mainland. If there really was a medicine that could solve this problem, it would definitely be a major invention that would shock the whole of Europe.

However, everyone was still somewhat skeptical. They still suspected that these Seres people could use magic, and that what they were taking out now was just a trick.

Although those servants were French, they were not very trustworthy and were too easily bribed.

"Baron, if allicin and Hexian Stone Powder are really that effective, would you dare to make me drink the sewage and then cure me?"

Someone spoke up, but not to cause trouble, but to lend support.

Because the person who spoke was Count Tolandar, the former Governor-General of French India. Thanks to Mo Zibu's contribution, he narrowly escaped the fate of being beheaded.

Although he now only has an empty title of earl and his reputation is ruined, he can still be considered a member of the aristocratic circle.

Earl Tolandar had a righteous look on his face. He knew that this was his only chance to turn things around. If he dared to experiment and show his face in such matters, he would have a great chance of being accepted by the king again.

Even if the king still holds a grudge against him and blames him, it doesn't matter. Prince Andai will give him enough money to support his old age.

"A person doesn't necessarily get the disease, and even if they do, it won't be conclusive evidence, so I decided to join."

Another person stood up, and it was also communicated in advance. He was Jean Baptiste, Count of Vendimiglia.

However, his more famous identity is that he is the husband of Paulina, the second of the five famous Neller sisters.

The five sisters of Nelle were the most famous group of mistresses of Louis XV. Among the five sisters in this family, four became Louis XV's mistresses.

Moreover, it was Louis XV who arranged for Count Vendimiglia to marry the second of the five Nelle sisters.

The king married this energetic woman to Count Vendimiglia simply to make it easier for them to date.

It is said that Charles de Vendimiglia, the son Pauline bore to Count Vendimiglia, was Louis XV's illegitimate son. After Pauline's death, Count Vendimiglia, who had taken over and raised the illegitimate son, lost his close ties with the king and began to face hardship, so he was willing to take risks.

After seeing that the two nobles were willing to come out and try the medicine, the atmosphere became lively.

The king glanced back inconspicuously, and four noble guards in military uniforms came forward.

"Your Majesty, I, your loyal guard, also hope to show you my bravery!"

Clap, clap, clap, applause suddenly broke out, as if it had become a display of bravery.

In the fanatical atmosphere, there were even a few noble ladies who looked at Ou Zirong with deep love in their eyes, saying that they were also willing to come out and try the medicine.

This damn France, Mo Zibu even deceived his own brother.

The ladies of the upper class were very "clean", but most of them were not good-looking and had the habit of not bathing but only using perfume.

There were indeed many beauties among the lower classes, but some of them had syphilitic ulcers and needed to be extremely careful, so Ou Zirong didn't even dare to act rashly.

If Mo Zibu were here, he would be scared to death. Montmorillonite plus allicin is indeed the golden combination for treating diarrhea.

But there is a problem. If the infection is cholera, especially after a long period of time, it is still possible that the combination of these two drugs will be broken down.

Because the bactericidal effect of allicin is only one tenth of that of penicillin, and the industrial extraction method of allicin has not yet been developed, the bactericidal effect cannot be perfect.

Although the probability of ultimate death is less than 5%, it is not completely impossible and the risk still exists.

"Your Majesty, I hope to register the patents for allicin and Hexianshisan before the experiment." Lin Tong stepped forward and said.

Upon hearing this, Louis XV showed a playful smile on his face. Patent law does exist, but it is only for ordinary people.

For the king, for the country, if I say that the patent is protected, then it is protected. After all, the surface appearance still needs to be maintained.

But faced with this miracle drug that can cure diarrhea, with such huge, even decisive, interests at stake, you don't really think that patent law will have such a big impact, do you?

Lin Tong also sneered in his heart. He knew that patent law could not stop a king, so he continued:

“As I said, this is a gift from Prince An Dai to Your Majesty. It represents respect and sincerity.

The prince is willing to sign an alliance with His Majesty the King, a man he respects, and share Ha Seon Seok San and Allicin."

Louis XV understood that this thing was used as a "weight" when concluding an alliance, and it was also a testimony to the close relationship between the two parties.

At the same time, they are the guarantors of France's interests in the East and the "hostages" sent by Prince Andé.

If Prince Andé receives assistance in the future but refuses to fulfill his obligations, France can legitimately obtain the patents for these two drugs.

This was a very powerful and meticulous king. Louis XV made a judgment immediately, which reminded him of his former life mentor, the Red Prime Minister Fleury.

"Greetings to the Prince, and may the friendship between Seris and France last forever!" Louis XV stood up solemnly and took the initiative to raise the wine glass.

With a loud noise, everyone stood up and raised their glasses.

"Friendship forever!"

After drinking it all in one gulp, Lin Tong winked at Ou Zirong, who walked affectionately to Louis XV.

"As the first Eastern envoy and noble to come to Europe, Your Majesty, I hope I can have the opportunity to give a speech at the Schloss Schloss."

The political center at that time was not actually the Palace of Versailles, but the Palace of Fontainebleau.

Lin Tong knew deeply that although the French monarch had great power, it was far from comparable to that of the Qing Dynasty.

Louis XV could conclude an alliance with Ha Tien, but if he really wanted massive assistance from all sides, he had to get the support of high-ranking monks, great nobles and even big bourgeoisie.

Therefore, it is necessary to deal with King Louis XV first, and then deal with these classes that truly control France.

For example, at present, the royal family can't afford much money due to the king's extravagance.

But France, whose trade volume last year reached 345 million livres of silver, provided millions of taels of silver, several warships, hundreds of cannons and a large number of industrial and military talents and technologies to aid Ha Tien, which was just a drizzle.

"As you wish, honorable envoy." Louis XV agreed. He liked dealing with these knowledgeable people, especially those from the East.

They understand France so well, not England. It seems that although France has suffered a loss in military terms, it is still the center of the world in terms of culture!

　Everyone won’t forget allicin and montmorillonite powder, hehe.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)