Forbidden City Beijing Quotes

The Vietnamese may have often resented their powerful neighbor to the north, but their daily lives came to be profoundly influenced by Chinese culture—from the chopsticks they wielded to the way in which they were governed. The education and civil service systems followed strict Confucian lines; to serve the emperor, mandarins, or scholar-officials, had to pass rigorous tests in subjects that included classical Chinese history, literature, and calligraphy. Court business was conducted in Chinese by courtiers wearing Chinese dress. Even the formidable citadel the Nguyen emperors built for themselves at Hue was modeled after the imperial Forbidden City in Beijing; only the ruler and his household were allowed inside its innermost enclosure.

Hello,” Charlotte said groggily, answering the phone. “Is this somebody’s idea of a prank?” “No, Char, it’s Syd,” Sydney said. “We’re in Beijing and we need your help.” “Well, now I know it’s a prank,” said Charlotte. “It’s not,” Sydney said. She turned to the others. “She doesn’t believe me. She thinks I’m pranking her.” Kat took the phone from her. “Charlotte, this is Kat. We need you.