As a literati and also as the Left Minister of Rites, Wang Jingqi was naturally first-class in etiquette.

Coupled with Wang Jingqi's graceful attitude, it can easily arouse the other party's favor.

He smiled and walked forward, and said in a kind tone that he was not able to come as soon as possible because of his busy official business. Then he greeted Earl Nareshkin's health and talked about it, and then took his seat.

"Is it still accustomed to living in the capital? Is there any place that needs the help of the court?" After sitting down, Wang Jingqi asked with great concern.

"Thank you for your concern to the Minister. The Ming Dynasty is a beautiful country. I am very adaptable to my life in the Ming Dynasty. As for the places to help, I hope the Ming government can give me more freedom." What Wang Jingqi asked was just a polite word, but who would have thought that the straight-hearted Earl Nareshkin took it as a real person and directly put forward such conditions.

This made Wang Jingqi slightly stunned, and then he asked with a smile: "Your Excellency Earl, I was surprised by your words. I don't know what the so-called freedom refers to..."

When he heard Wang Jingqi's question, Count Nareshkin immediately complained to him. After hearing this, Wang Jingqi immediately smiled and had a long time when the other party's so-called freedom refers to his freedom to come and go outside the capital. Because when the management of Western diplomats came, the Ming Dynasty restricted Western diplomats from making free visits outside the capital at will. After all, outside the capital is different from inside the capital, so let's not talk about security issues. At the same time, the Ming Dynasty also keeps many technologies confidential. Foreigners must first declare in relevant departments when they go from one place to another, and can only be accompanied by relevant personnel after approval.

This regulation has been implemented for a long time, and foreigners can usually understand and accept this regulation. Perhaps because of his youth and his noble temper, he didn't like to accept restrictions, so he complained.

In this regard, Wang Jingqi explained the purpose of this regulation appropriately, and told the other party that it was not to restrain the other party's freedom. Apart from some special occasions in the Ming Dynasty, outsiders were not allowed to enter and exit, this outsider not only included foreigners, but also ordinary Ming people. Because of their special identity as diplomats, the Ming Dynasty also needed to ensure their safety in the Ming Dynasty territory, so to a certain extent this regulation is not unreasonable. Of course, some parts of the questions raised by Count Nareshkin can be considered. According to actual conditions, it is also hoped that the other party can understand it.

After listening to Wang Jingqi's explanation, Count Nareshkin felt a little embarrassed. What he said before was just casually speaking, but he didn't expect the other party to explain to him in such detail, and at the same time he listened to his opinions very seriously.

Such officials are almost rare in the West, not to mention that the other party is of high rank. According to the official position of Russia, it is almost equivalent to the position of Foreign Affairs Minister. In addition, it is said that Wang Jingqi also holds multiple positions, so his power and status are naturally higher.

The conversation was held in a harmonious atmosphere, and Wang Jingqi's art of talking was well grasped, which not only guaranteed his initiative, but also allowed the other party to feel the goodwill of the Ming Dynasty.

As the conversation progressed, Count Nareshkin slowly relaxed. He was originally a young man and was not a real diplomat. During the conversation, he answered more based on his own preferences. Wang Jingqi easily grasped this situation.

"I've been making trouble for a long time and I'm just a young boy, but that's fine." Wang Jingqi smiled, who had a clear mind. Some of the methods he had prepared seemed to be unnecessary. Wang Jingqi liked such a young nobleman very much.

"Your country's letter to the Far East trade mentioned in your country's letter?" After another conversation, Wang Jingqi asked.

"Yes, the Russian Empire and the Ming Empire are neighboring countries. Although the two sides have not been able to directly border, I think this situation is not a problem for both the Russian Empire and the Ming Empire. In history, China's Silk Road connects the east and west to the West, and promotes the development of culture, economy, art, science and technology. As the two empires with the forefront of the land area in the world, His Majesty's Tsar believes that on the basis of establishing normal diplomatic relations between the two countries, the Far East trade is the best choice. His Majesty the Tsar has mentioned this issue in the letter of submitting to your country, so I don't know what the Ming Empire's opinion is?" Earl Nareshkin immediately replied excitedly. This matter was one of his main tasks as a minister, but since he took office, he has not made a positive response to the development of Far East trade, which inevitably makes him a little anxious.

Now, the other party took the initiative to raise this question, and remembered that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs took the initiative to let him come over today. Has the Ming Dynasty already made a conclusion? This is excellent news.

Touching his long beard, Wang Jingqi smiled and nodded, "In fact, this matter has been discussed within the court. As you said, reopening the Far East trade is equivalent to re-establishing the Silk Road that year, which is indeed a good thing for the two countries of the East and the West."

"In addition, the current business of the Ming Dynasty is booming, and the people are also very eager to open trade routes. In addition, the geographical location of the Russian Empire and the Ming Empire is limited, so it is also very appropriate to establish trade routes by land..."

"So, did the Ming Dynasty agree?" Earl Nareshkin was extremely happy and immediately asked.

Wang Jingqi nodded first, then shook his head: "It's not entirely acceptable. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commerce, and even the Ministry of Personnel, and even the Ministry of Railways all agreed. After all, this is beneficial to both sides, but..."

"But what?" Earl Nareshkin felt uneasy and complained in his heart that the other party could finish it in one sentence, why did he hesitate?

Wang Jingqi sighed and shook his head, "But the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Army, the General Staff and other relevant departments have objections, so this matter cannot be completely determined for the time being."

Earl Nareshkin was stunned and thought for a while and asked tentatively: "What do you mean is that the civil affairs department agrees with this plan, but the military maintains objections? Is that true?"

"It's almost the same." Wang Jingqi nodded with a light smile.

"Why is this? Why does the military set up such obstacles? It's completely unreasonable!" Earl Nareshkin was anxious. Far East trade was just a commercial act and did not involve military aspects. Why did the Ming military oppose it?

"In fact, the military also has military reasons." Seeing that Earl Nareshkin showed a puzzled expression, Wang Jingqi reminded: "You have just come to the capital, and the connection with the local government is probably not so timely. According to the information obtained by the military, your country's governor in the Far East is privately supporting the enemy of the Ming Dynasty, and this support is not a simple support. In addition to selling arms and supplies, members of civil organizations have also intervened, which is a great destruction of the relationship between the two countries in normal interactions!"

"In addition, due to this situation, the military has reason to believe that your country's abnormal intentions in the Far East trade. In order to ensure a series of military problems, your country's actions have intervened in the internal politics of the Ming Empire, which is completely unacceptable. Therefore, the army submitted a report to His Majesty the Emperor and was recognized by His Majesty the Emperor."

"This... how is this possible? It's completely impossible!" Earl Nareshkin was stunned. He didn't know the situation of the Russian Empire's Far East Governor's Office. He was just an envoy sent directly from St. Petersburg. How could he know these things? And he doubted whether this was a false news deliberately released by the Ming Empire to use this reason to refuse the cooperation between the two countries' trade?

But then, when Wang Jingqi put a detailed information in front of Count Nareshkin, he was completely stunned after carefully reading the content of the information. It turned out that what the Ming Dynasty said was true. The Russian Far East Governor's Office was indeed doing these things privately, and more importantly, the other party caught evidence directly.

"It's just an idiot! Idiot!" Earl Nareshkin cursed in his heart. It's probably true that the Governor's Office of the Far East did these things, but they wouldn't keep them secret before doing things? And they made this happen all over the world. Is it all in their heads that they were full of shit?
Chapter completed!