136 Visiting the palace of Clarence
"Your Royal Highness the Prince, I didn't expect to receive your invitation, but I am really flattered!" In the reception hall of the Clarence Palace, Li Feng met Charles, the unlucky prince, alone.
"John, we're friends, aren't we, my friends just call me 'Charles'. ”
"Okay, then, Charles, I actually don't understand, why did you suddenly invite me?" Li Feng didn't intend to be sluggish, and immediately began to ask directly.
"Oh, don't worry, I'm honest, I'm really thankful for you, it's been the most comfortable time I've had in years. ”
"Charles, I still don't quite understand. Li Feng felt that it might have something to do with Diana, but he still pretended to be stupid.
"I think you've heard the news these days, John. Prince Charles replied with a smile.
"Well, Charles, I've been in the countryside lately, but even the countryside has been spreading the word about you, but I've been kicked out of the press. Li Feng then replied with a smile.
"That's right, now I finally let go of an important thing in my heart, although I am separated from Diana, but at least I will not be as hostile as before, as for the process, I don't think I need to say more, so I really want to thank you. ”
In this regard, Li Feng smiled and passed, and he was not interested in asking. After all, this is someone's private matter, and it is also the private affair of a country's royal family, and it's okay to mention it to the people you admire, but if you want to hold on to it, you're asking for trouble.
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"How is it, I heard that you have been to all parts of the UK to see those country estates during this time, what do you think?" Finding that Li Feng was not interested, Charles also put his mind at ease, and immediately started chatting.
"Oh... Speaking of which, Charles, this visit to these old manors and aristocratic mansions in Britain was an eye-opener for me. ”
"Oh, to tell you the truth, I knew John you were interested in the manor, so I invited you to sit at my Highgrove manor, a beautiful manor, and I have been there almost all year round. Hearing that Li Feng was interested in these estates, Prince Charles was quite interested in discussing with Li Feng.
Yes, the prince also had an elaborate estate of his own, located in Gloucestershire, in the southwest of England, where the prince had a farm plot of more than 1,000 acres that he had turned into his private estate.
It is said that this manor is famous throughout the UK for its 'organic' elements, and is known as 'the most beautiful manor in Britain and a miracle of British art'.
Outside of London, the prince spent most of his time on the estate, starting in the 80s and continuing through the first decade of the 21st century, eventually spending 30 years building an organic farm estate.
"Yes, that's a pity, I've heard of Charles's Highgrove Manor, and it's said to be built with 'organic' elements and wild fun as the core concept, right?" Li Feng also asked with interest.
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To be honest, for this prince, judging from the contact, it is actually not bad, in Li Feng's opinion, this prince is actually a very unambitious person, perhaps the queen mother has been in power for too long, which has led to the complete erosion of ambition.
Perhaps it was a matter of people's preferences, and as a result, the prince began to gush about his idea of building a manor.
To be honest, Li Feng still admires the prince's ability very much, and according to the development of 'organic farming' in the future, it is no wonder that his farm and manor are not only beautiful and full of wild fun, but also earn a lot of wealth for this prince every year.
After that, Li Feng also explained some of his own opinions, especially Li Feng's proposal that organic agriculture is very promising in the future, etc., which were recognized and appreciated by the prince.
It can be said that Charles can be regarded as an alternative to the royal family, he does not like the prosperity of the city, but he only likes the tranquility of the countryside, and has a real traditional aristocratic style in Britain.
Whether it is those aristocratic sports such as horse racing, equestrianism, etc., or painting, philosophy, etc., there are good dabbles, and the artistic value of his paintings is very high, it is said that a painting is worth tens of thousands or even tens of thousands of pounds.
Since he bought that wasteland in the 80s, Charles has heard a lot of ridicule from others, and it is rare to have such a 'bosom friend' as Li Feng.
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"Charles, hearing your idea, I also have an urge to build such a manor. Li Feng joked with a smile.
In fact, according to Li Feng's understanding, this farm manor is a 'high-tech, low-carbon and environmentally friendly, but also maintains the wilderness scenery, without losing the beauty' of the 'Garden of Eden'-like vacation and leisure manor.
"Yes, John, I think you can make a dream estate like this, and I think it would be a good experience to relax in such a peaceful estate at my leisure. ”
"Speaking of which, Charles, maybe I really need your help. Li Feng immediately took the opportunity to say with a smile.
People didn't care about Li Feng's behavior of taking the opportunity to put on his face, and nodded with a smile and motioned for Li Feng to continue.
"I don't know Charles, do you know the Fitzwilliam family, the former Earl family?"
"Of course. Charles replied proudly.
Obviously, as the first heir to the royal family, he is almost familiar with the big families and nobles of the ancient inheritance in Britain.
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"Then you may know that before the Fitzwilliam family's manor mansion was sold, and now the original buyer has also gone bankrupt, and now that glorious house has become the property of the bank, because it has not been repaired and maintained for a long time, it has become a long-term leaky, disrepair, and dilapidated place.
In addition to this dilapidated house, I am also very interested in the land that belongs to the Fitzwilliam family around it, after all, if the house and the surrounding gardens are bought, if there is no surrounding land, it will be inappropriate.
Another point is that the land used to be rich in coal resources in the low, but now it has been dug up, but due to the early coal digging behavior, the low is full of mines, which seems more desolate, and therefore, it seems quieter and quieter.
If I could buy it, maybe I'd bring your idea to life on this more than 15,000 acres of land, it would be a good experience. Li Feng deliberately exaggerated the problem a little, it is true that the mansion is in disrepair, but the farms on the periphery are not as serious as it is said, but because it was a coal mining area in the early days, the surrounding area was very desolate.
"Indeed, if we can build on such a wide scale, according to the low-carbon and environmentally friendly and wild vision, it will definitely become the best 'organic' farm in the UK in the future. And if it can be built, I think the British government and the local government will thank you for taking care of the environment that they all have a headache for. Charles said with a little excitement.
Obviously, at this time, Prince Charles fell into his own beautiful fantasy, which is an expression of excitement that his dream can be realized and completed.
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Charles himself understands that even if he completes his vision, it will take several times, after all, his ability is limited, and he is not a super-rich person like Li Feng, although the royal Windsor family does not lack wealth, but it is the royal family's, not his own.
If this teenager builds regardless of the cost, as long as he is willing to spend money, the dream manor in his heart will soon be able to appear in front of the public.