After Zhu Erdian accompanied the British Duke to have breakfast, he asked the servants to prepare, planning to visit several old friends of the previous dynasty, so that as a British gentleman, he put on a robe and a horse coat and a small melon skin hat, which was completely a Manchurian old and young attitude, for the previous dynasty he had a deep feeling, thirty years of years, almost all of his diplomatic career was handed over to the former dynasty, but the Republic of China style since Yuan Shikai's death, he was a little incomprehensible, compared to India, North Korea's reaction, These Chinese are ugly and boundless after the collapse of the situation of great unification, it seems that all the beauty of this country, what etiquette, what dignity, what culture is growing on the tree of unification, the emperor is their root, before growing a new mature foundation, the collapse of the imperial system, ushered in the republic in advance, the damage to China halfway and the nation is self-evident, although in his opinion many outstanding people of the first class in China tried to restore the imperial system, but did not know that before there was no substitute for the tree fell, It is a pity that many of his friends who are favored by him have now become stupid idiots, and he is full of respect for these stupid idiots, because Don Quixote is by no means stupid, they are the tragedy of the times, and they are more tragic than those revolutionary people in the southwest.

"Your Excellency, if there is no change in today's formation, I will arrange a driver here." After the servant had finished his clothes for Zhu Erdian, he said very respectfully.

"The trip is not convenient, but I don't need a car today." Zhu Erdian looked in the mirror and was very satisfied with his dress, if it weren't for his pale blue eyes, no one would be able to easily recognize him, he turned around and continued: "Let's make carriages and sedan chairs today, this is a Chinese characteristic, we don't have much time to stay in China, let's enjoy it, this is not a luxury." ”

"Yes, Your Excellency! I'll arrange it. ”

In this era, the car is a new luxury gadget in China, and it is a symbol of the status of the rich and noble. However, rickshaw drivers can be seen everywhere in the embassy circle of Dongjiaomin Lane, of course, this is not China, out of the embassy boundary carriages and sedan chairs gradually increased, the servant just helped Zhu Erdian down, to find a sedan chair for him, but Zhu Erdian refused: "You go back, the time in Beijing is longer than the time in my hometown, I am very familiar with here." When the servant saw the firmness of his resignation, he said no more, bowed deeply, and withdrew.

There are really a lot of carriages here, Zhu Erdian found a carriage and horse that looked relatively neat, and talked enthusiastically with the coachman in the past, his Chinese is really authentic, and he will let him bargain for the second half of the price, such a ruthless bargain If it weren't for the fact that the business is not good now, the coachman would have been murderous.

"Master, where are you going?"

"Flyover!" Zhu Erdian said: "Old Qin Yu Teahouse, I will have a few friends. ”

"That's the place of our flag people, which flag are you always in."

Zhu Erdian smiled and said: "During the Guangxu period, Lafayette wanted to raise the flag, but at that time, Prince Qing was unwilling, so this matter was not done, and it was really ashamed." ”

"You don't enjoy the blessing of this banner person, the hardcore crops are so magnificent, three taels of silver a month, it's a pity that Cao Cao and Yuan Shikai are out, otherwise this world is still our Qing Dynasty!"

The coachman was full of emotion, full of nostalgia, but there was no way, helpless flowers fell, déjà vu Yan returned, this is a great change that China has not seen for a thousand years, fortunately in China never considered these former dynasty wasters, let them wither and decay, but also saved a lot of trouble, Han and Wei dynasties, Sui and Tang dynasties, Ming and Qing dynasties, everyone is used to the king and defeat, the new dynasty's pacification cost is greatly reduced, human life for China is the most indispensable thing is also the lowest cost, In exchange for a period of prosperity at a relatively low cost, this deal is not something to think about in the eyes of China's rulers, and the utensils are more fashionable and more revolutionary, that is, to give up a small family for everyone, and to starve tens of millions of small families to ensure the political correctness of the above few people, this is not an isolation, but a law.

Just when Zhu Erdian was full of emotion, he rushed to a carriage in front of Heng, and he didn't avoid it, and hit it straight up, and the groom jumped out of the carriage, just wanted to fork his waist and scold a few words, showing the majesty of the flag man who knew that the opposite side rushed over two men and kicked the groom to the ground, the groom behaved very Beijinger, and he was cowardly on the spot, and honestly kicked people to the side, a good beating, and at the same time two people quickly got down from the carriage, one got into the carriage, and the other person picked up the whip and drove the carriage to the side.

"You're Mr. Zhu Erdian!"

"Yes, sir, do you have anything to do with me?"

Zhu Erdian's face was calm, and when the carriage rushed out just now, he knew that something was about to happen. He is old, his strength is gone, his mind is not good, but God has given him decades of seniority, and it is inevitable that the carriages will collide, but from that corner they will never collide, but if they do, they will never be for nothing.

There must be a reason for this!

"I am Chang Zhenbang, the southeast economic envoy of the Republic of China, and I am very honored to meet Mr. here!"

"Is it for Qingdao?"

"No, this matter has nothing to do with Qingdao!"

"Please forgive my stupidity, the focus of the Dongying people and China is now Manchuria and Qingdao, what else can make an adult spend so much effort to talk to me?"

"Mr. Zhu Erdian, the starting point and the end point of your entire diplomatic career are China, and you should be regarded as an old friend of the Chinese people."

"I personally think so, but the Chinese don't think so, they always feel that we are evil, and everything we do is a conspiracy against China."

"I am also deeply sorry for your doubts, and the people of our country advocate internal defense, and have already held an attitude of rejection of any foreign affairs before they have come into contact. This attitude will undoubtedly derail the whole of China from the world, and it is a shame that we have not found any suitable way to do so, except for slowly unblocking them through a long period of education. ”

"Adults see it very thoroughly, which is not necessarily a good thing for Chinese!"

Having said that, there was a bit of kindness in Zhu Erdian's eyes, and it seemed that he was interested in continuing to talk.

"Your Excellency, for the sake of the British Empire, I need your help now."

Zhu Erdian's eyes flashed, but his tone softened three points first, and said: "My lord, I'm sorry, I'm no longer the minister of the British Empire to China, just an old man who came to China after retirement, if you have anything, you might as well discuss directly with the current British minister, he is a gentleman, for the sake of the British Empire, he is a person who can kneel down and lick the soles of his shoes for beggars." ”

Chang Zhenbang smiled, Zhu Erdian unsurprisingly put on the cloak of refusal, but he didn't drive people out directly, everything is still possible.

"Now that China is in turmoil, what do you think of me in the southeast?"

"I have heard of your deeds in the Southeast, and your open-mindedness and generosity have won not only the friendship of the British Empire but also the trust and love of the people, and I believe that it will not be long before one of them will put a crown on your head."

"The glory of the crown has turned into a sickle of death, please allow me to thank Bumin!"

"China's giant needs a strong man to save him from the quagmire, and it will take a long time to recuperate, and the current Republic of China presidential system has bound the strong, go with the flow, and let him be at his mercy, China's fate is worrying."

"Your Excellency just said that the people of the southeast love me and support me, can't they support me to be re-elected as president?"

"Master Chang, you are smart, you should know that this is impossible! If you sing on stage, if there is any mistake, the people in the audience will see it clearly and clearly, and after four years, how many people will support you? In their eyes, an extra ocean may be able to exchange the votes in their hands, but they still won't reduce their support and love for you, which is the embarrassment of the people on stage. ”

"Your Excellency's words are very reasonable, but how many of the world's heroes can compete with my Chang Zhenbang?"

"Sun Yat-sen will definitely do whatever it takes for the position of president, of course, this person's performance has been exhausted in decades, and the heroes who were defeated by you are also destined not to be your opponents, but have you ever thought about the generals under you? The kindness of the world is rewarded by the emperor, but the person who remains in the hearts of the people is an official who specifically performs government affairs, this is a Mongolian proverb, I will give him to my lord now! If you have nothing else to do, you can send me to the flyover. ”

"Gifts are still exchanged, and there is also a gift for your Excellency here!"

Chang Zhenbang said and handed over the holy decree.

"Please open it, sir!"

Zhu Erdian glanced at Chang Zhenbang, his eyes exuded curiosity, the Manchurian Emperor has fallen for more than ten years, and his holy decree has become a symbol of honor, and he no longer has any political rights, why did Chang Zhenbang give this thing to himself?

He couldn't help but be curious in his heart, and slowly unfolded the holy decree, and after reading it, he suddenly realized, raised his eyebrows, and said, "My lord is so powerful." ”

"I still need the help of adults!"

"Imperial diplomacy is pragmatic."

"The interests of the Southeast are the interests of the Empire. China's market will always be open to the British Empire, even if it will be closed, this is not my commitment, but the foreign policy of the Southeast. ”

"I will give your will to the Minister with this decree!"

"Thank you, Lord Yucheng!"

"The price of this decree is not a lot!"

"It's only natural for a child to spend money to repair their parents' house, and it's worth it no matter how much it costs!"

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