Chapter 643
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When the West Chu ministers saw this, they all cheered for Chu Shao Bai in their hearts, feeling very satisfied.
Empress Dowager Zhou was in a depressed mood, but she couldn't help revealing a faint smile at this time. Her eyes filled with praise as she looked at Chu Shao Bai.
"This king has always heard that East Qin is a large country, a country of etiquette, but seeing it once is better than hearing it a hundred times. I never thought that although the Crown Prince is a talented person, the people around him do not understand etiquette at all. Not bowing to my country's emperor and not kneeling down, this kind of rude behavior, truly throwing away the face of the East Qin Country's ruler!"
Chu Shao Bai coldly said again.
Hearing this, the translator's face turned from red to white.
He had indeed used the prestige of the Crown Prince to not bow to the West Chu Emperor, but Chu Shao Bai had pointed out his mistake in front of everyone. He couldn't help revealing an awkward expression as he secretly looked at Na Mu Cuo, not knowing what to do.
"As an envoy, your every word and action represents your country's dignity and style. This translator did not bow to my country's emperor, but do you not bow to your country's ruler?"
Chu Shao Bai's words were sharp and aggressive. The translator was speechless and could not reply.
"Lakuladeli!" Na Mu Cuo suddenly spoke out, saying several East Qin words in one breath. His cold eyes looked at the translator.
The translator could not raise his head from the criticism, but after hearing Na Mu Cuo's words, he raised his head and became like a proud rooster.
He raised his chin and said, "The customs of each country are different, so the etiquette is also different. For example, in my country, we only need to bow to people of high status and that is the most respectful etiquette, but your country needs to kowtow to the emperor. My East Qin men have gold under their knees, we will never kneel to others, even if we are facing your country's emperor, we cannot! I have already bowed to your country's emperor according to my East Qin Country's etiquette. As for kowtowing, that is a completely unreasonable request! "
When the ministers heard this, they knew that it was purely sophistry and their chests were filled with rage.
They could all see that the translator's attitude had suddenly become strong, it was clear that he had been instructed by the East Qin Crown Prince. What did this mean? The East Qin Crown Prince could understand the West Chu language.
But he clearly understood it, but he pretended like he didn't understand. He wanted the translator to repeat every word. What kind of situation was this?
Everyone was completely puzzled.
Chu Shao Bai said with a cold smile, "That's right, the customs of our two countries are different, but I believe you've heard of the phrase 'do as the Romans do' before, right? Since you've come to my West Chu Country, you have to follow my West Chu Country's rules, this is a matter of heaven and earth. My West Chu Country's way of showing respect is to kneel down. If you really respect my country, you should follow my country's etiquette! Your country regards kneeling as a humiliation, but to us, this is the highest respect! "
As soon as he finished speaking, he won a round of applause from the officials.
"King Jing An is a, King"
"King Jing An 'words is's right!"
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Well said!"
The translator's face alternated between red and white. He stole another glance at Na Mu Cuo, hoping to receive pointers from the crown prince.
Na Mu Cuo's lips were tightly pressed together, his face was expressionless and he did not say a word.
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