After several days at sea, the group finally arrived at the Ryukyu Kingdom. Mingxiu looked at this small Ryukyu Kingdom, a country filled with a tragic atmosphere. Located between Taiwan and Kyushu, Japan, it had paid tribute to China many times in history.

During the Ming Dynasty, Ryukyu became a tributary state of China. Nevertheless, Ryukyu also faced the covetousness of Japan.

Following the First Sino-Japanese War, Japan formally annexed Ryukyu.

Fortunately, things are different now, and I don't think the same thing will happen again.

This trip to Ryukyu was not part of Mingxiu's usual route. In addition, Ryukyu and the Qing Dynasty were currently on friendly terms. The main purpose of this trip was for the caravan to do business with them. The two sides had always maintained a friendly relationship and therefore had been trading with each other.

They just came along to take a look. Mingxiu didn't get off the ship. After looking around, the group continued on their way. Their main purpose in coming out this time was to visit some countries they hadn't been to before, such as France and Tsarist Russia.

Tsarist Russia had conflicts with the Qing Dynasty in the past, but because the Qing Dynasty was already very powerful at that time, it didn't think much of it. In the end, the Treaty of Nerchinsk was signed. Of course, because of the Qing Dynasty's strength, the treaty was more favorable to the Qing Dynasty.

On the sea, Yinzhi and Kangxi stood at the front. "Since that time, Peter has been reforming things there. Now he has annexed many small countries around him, strengthened central authority, modernized the army, and developed industry and commerce. Now he is a great power in every sense of the word," Yinzhi said from the side.

A few years ago, the reforms there were in full swing, and Daqing stayed at home listening to all sorts of news coming from above.

It was at that time that everyone in the court genuinely agreed to lift the sea ban. After learning about the outside world, it was impossible for them to close their eyes and ears and not listen to what was happening outside.

"Yes, just be careful with your protection. They are strong now, but our Qing Dynasty is not to be trifled with. It would be best if we could get along peacefully, but if they cause trouble, we don't need to be polite."

Kangxi said with a sharp look in his eyes.

Kangxi's mind echoed with the news of the past few years: "This Peter is also a talent. He has developed to this extent in just a few years."

"Yes, I was quite shocked when I first heard about it. I never expected that the young man was so amazing. Fortunately, our Qing Dynasty is not bad now either."

Yinzhi also sighed, saying that he had personally fought in many battles before the treaty was signed, and had even met Peter, yet he hadn't recognized him at the time.

Neither of them spoke again.

It took another half a month at sea to reach Tsarist Russia. The ports of the Qing Dynasty and Tsarist Russia had only recently opened, so there were relatively few Qing people there.

Previously, there was no trade because the country was undergoing reforms.

Kangxi, Mingxiu, and Yinzhi walked ahead. The people here looked different from the people of the Qing Dynasty. Kangxi and his companions were fine, since they had seen people who looked similar to them before, but the people of Tsarist Russia found them quite strange.

Everyone was staring at her, making Mingxiu feel a little uncomfortable.

Mingxiu went over to take a look. There was a place specifically for people from the Qing Dynasty to stay. The group took a carriage there. Mingxiu sat in the carriage with curiosity. The carriage was open on all sides, and they could see the scenery on the street.

Mingxiu looked excitedly at the retro European designs on both sides, but it wasn't quite what she had expected. The people here didn't seem very wealthy, and they were dressed in tattered clothes. However, this was because their region had just implemented trade reforms, and many people, especially those at the bottom of society, were indeed short of money.

Yierjueluo Genshi nervously tugged at Yinzhi's clothes, curiously looking at her surroundings; everything was new and exciting to her.

Mingxiu and the others slowly arrived at their lodgings. Mingxiu looked around curiously; the living environment here was somewhat similar to a hotel, but the price was quite expensive.

Mingxiu peeked at the person paying and sighed.

No matter what year it is, you can't go abroad if you don't have money.

After paying, someone led them to their rooms; Mingxiu and her group had booked several rooms.

"Sir, Madam, these are your rooms. We hope you have a pleasant and enjoyable stay here," the waiter said politely.

“Thank you,” Mingxiu said.

"Open the door and go in. Mingxiu pulled Kangxi around. There was a huge glass window in the room. There was a shoe cabinet at the entrance, then a sofa and a table. There was a big bed inside, and opposite the bed was a bathroom."

Mingxiu nodded: "No wonder the rent here is so expensive. When I first saw him collecting money, I thought I was being ripped off, but now that I see this place, well, I can forgive his high rent." Mingxiu sat on the sofa and said with satisfaction.

"They certainly didn't rip us off. This area is clearly central, and the people who live here are all quite wealthy. However, it's not fair to say they didn't take advantage of us at all. After all, many people wouldn't live in such an expensive place if they hadn't brought us here." Even officials sent by the court wouldn't do that, Kangxi said quietly.

"Oh, of course they need to make money. Besides, accommodation prices aren't cheap over there, and people who can travel and trade aren't poor." Mingxiu waved her hand.

This tacit custom has truly existed since ancient times.

"How are we planning to go out and explore?" Mingxiu looked at Kangxi. She disliked using her brain for important matters the most. She preferred the kind of travel where she didn't have to think about anything or prepare anything, and all she had to do was follow along and have fun.

"Rest for a bit today. I'll have someone inquire about it first, and then I'll take you out to play tomorrow," Kangxi said quietly, sitting on the sofa and sipping his coffee.

Mingxiu nodded, looking at the coffee in Kangxi's hand. They hadn't even been sitting for long, and he was already drinking it.

It was already quite late when they came down, and after they had rested enough, someone brought them dinner.

Mingxiu looked at the bread and meat sauce on the cart that Kangxi had taken from the door and realized she had no appetite at all.

"What is all this? I don't want to eat this." Mingxiu was originally looking forward to their meal, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, but now that she saw it, she had no expectations at all.

"If you don't want to eat, then don't. Just eat what we brought. We left a lot of things on the ship, which is a bit of a hassle." Kangxi said, putting the cart next to him. He didn't want to eat either.