It is still a Western restaurant in Delan, with red men and green women going in and out, showing the modernity and fashion here to the fullest, and it seems that only here can people feel a different atmosphere from the former court, not just the title and hairstyle.

Dusk, is the time when the Chinese cooking smoke rises, this is the taste of the Chinese, but also the warmest moment of Jiujiang, the peasants and workers put down the disputes and fatigue of the day, holding the child, kissing the daughter-in-law, eating a rough but steaming meal, just waiting for the dark to coax the child to make love, this is really the best time of the day for the Chinese, not as difficult as the morning, not as bitter as the noon, some only have the prospect of tomorrow and the small throbbing of looking forward to the early dark, is such a simple wish, has created such a huge imperial population, and no one can conquer the population base, so that future generations have the capital to brag, I don't know how many shameless experts and professors are proud of the past when they talk about the past, and the vivid and vivid Ah Q never shows off in front of people for a moment, and naturally it will not die.

There is no doubt that dusk has become the dinner time of the Chinese, whether it has been separated from the ranks of the poor or not, and its national nature has been integrated into the blood of the Chinese, so dusk, the first group of people to arrive here are undoubtedly Chinese businessmen and local gentry, although the time of the official party is strictly in accordance with the standard Western time, but when the sky gradually darkens, the Chinese involuntarily appear here one by one like clockwork robots.

Of course, the Chinese stewards and Chinese waiters in the restaurant knew what was going on, so they prepared everything in advance, so that these Chinese compatriots entered the party hall, looking at the Western-style buffet pastries and red wines, but these Chinese also ignored them, and continued to talk and laugh, their topic is nothing more than business care, as well as today's rising Chang Zhenbang, as for Zhang Jifei, who was still here not long ago, and almost killed the blood of the reformers. They were all taken by them, although those things passed not long ago, Zhang Jifei's voice and smile would still appear in front of him, but who would have thought that such a respected old guy would be a reformer, and no one would have thought that the quiet and quiet town guard would make the adults kill people really mercilessly, but the evidence of the crime is conclusive, and no one can speak, and the blame can only be blamed on these people's bad luck!

In this chaotic era, someone stood up for a while to knock the emperor down, and someone rose up to persuade him to enter, always this is really a chaotic era, the lessons of the saints in the past are useless now, maybe the wall is the safest, but the premise is not to let people grab the handle, especially not to let the town guard master grasp the handle.

Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao, just when these people intentionally or unintentionally talked about Chang Zhenbang, Lu Xiaozhu took Chang Zhenbang's hand and gently stepped into the party hall, now she is very capable, a pair of high heels are very fluent, you can walk up and down without being supported, and even to the point where you can walk up the steps quickly and freely, reflecting the white wedding dress, and her beautiful temperament, it is really eye-catching, even those Western gentlemen who come according to the time have also praised, There was even a yellow-haired guy who held a bouquet of roses and presented it to Lu Xiaozhu.

Lu Xiaozhu glanced at Chang Zhenbang, and saw that he was smiling and seemed to imply that he could accept it, according to Chinese etiquette and customs, women, especially women who are wives, are not allowed to accept gifts from strange men casually, not to mention that the other party gave this unimaginable rose, I really don't want to accept it, but Chang Zhenbang glanced at her vigorously, how could she make Chang Zhenbang rude in public? Thinking of this, she finally mustered up the courage and wanted to go over and take it, as long as she didn't let this foreign devil touch her hand, it would be fine. Who knew that she was just about to stretch out her hand, but found that Chang Zhenbang was desperately holding herself and stumbling down, as if she wanted to press her into her body, such an action made her unable to go over to pick up flowers at all, but at this time Chang Zhenbang said with a smile: "Madam, foreigners sending flowers is a Western courtesy, which is different from us Chinese." As he spoke, he turned his head and smiled at the young Westerner, thanked the other party in English full of Dongying flavor, and took the flower very gentlemanly and dedicated it to Lu Xiaozhu with one leg.

When the Western devil who changed the flower was replaced by Chang Zhenbang, all the non-compliant rules and etiquette became the best time, and he became the happiest woman, Lu Xiaozhu blushed in front of everyone, took the flower, at this moment, was photographed by reporter Yang in time, put it on the headlines of the next day, since then Lu Xiaozhu has become the idol of thousands of girls in Jiujiang Road, and there are even idle people who have nothing to do to write a book of bad girls from the good notes, but also pushed Lu Xiaozhu to the cusp of public opinion in Jiujiang.

Westerners have never seen such a romantic Chinese high-ranking official, and in surprise, they applauded, and Chang Zhenbang took the opportunity to hug Lu Xiaozhu's waist and smile at many foreign devils.

"This is the charm of the Great Dongying Empire!" The Dongying people, led by Yukiei Takekawa, couldn't help but praise: "The ancient conservative and ignorant Chinese cannot accept Western etiquette, and only through the cultivation of the empire can the flowers of civilization and civilization grow on this ancient empire." The Guardian's performance today is worthy of the hard work of the Imperial Gardener! ”

"Long live the Great Dongying Empire!"

Many Dongying people cheered shamelessly.

This scene is as weird as it is, not only Chang Zhenbang and these Chinese are inexplicable, but those Westerners are also a little overwhelmed, and both China and the West seem to be a little abnormal in the heads of these Dongying people.

The consul of Basili came over and glanced at Chang Zhenbang, Chang Zhenbang nodded knowingly, he gently hugged Lu Xiaozhu, and said, "Xiaozhu, I will come when I go, remember not to allow others to touch you!" ”

Lu Xiaozhu glanced at him and said, "Go, except for you, who would think about those bad things!" ”

Chang Zhenbang leaned in her ear and said: "You are super beautiful today, I want to leave these people and go back with you directly, so daughter-in-law, you must be self-respecting!" ”

Lu Xiaozhu blushed, her eyes quickly looked left and right to see if she was sure that no one noticed her, and quickly twisted it under Chang Zhenbang's ribs, and said, "Are people as bad as you say?" Hurry up and get busy! This time Lu Xiaozhu can be said to be hateful and ashamed almost used the strength of his whole body, Chang Zhenbang almost stood up his teeth in pain, but his face still maintained a smile like a spring breeze, and slowly walked to the rostrum, because they are all old friends, so he simply said a few very polite opening remarks, and then said some of his future political direction, in fact, no one took it seriously, this thing is generally said one thing and one thing, as the so-called thousands of miles to be an official only for money, thousands of miles of business for wealth, as long as it can ensure that everyone makes a lot of money.

However, this point could not satisfy these Western devils, and Chang Zhenbang took the trouble to ensure the stability and prosperity of the entire Xunyang Dao, especially the entire Jiujiang Town, within the jurisdiction of the envoy. To this end, he will severely crack down on those who do not obey discipline, curb the rebellion of the reformers, and reduce the people's antipathy towards foreigners, especially some bandits such as the Boxers, who will be ruthlessly suppressed by him, so as to ensure the excellent situation of stability and unity within the jurisdiction, but he also asked all Westerners to try their best to carry out some so-called commercial activities that need to be carried out outside the concession through the Chinese compradors, so as to reduce the contradictions between China and the West.

For this point, the white Westerners fully agree that in the process of normal business activities with these oriental yellow monkeys, not only are words laborious, but they also suffer repeatedly, the reason is that these yellow monkeys have no spirit of contract, and they have broken the contract almost every time, not to mention the concept of punctuality, which is a joke, a nation that completely sunrises and sunsets and rests always rely on instinct rather than a good concept of time. Therefore, many of them have begun to hand over the business business outside the lease to the Chinese compradors, and only these yellow-skinned civilized people are the best at dealing with these ignorant and shameless yellow monkeys, just like the Lord Li Hongzhang said, to use razor skills to control raze!

As for those Dongying people, Chang Zhenbang is too lazy to care about them, a nation that has tried his best behind his back and almost ruined his family, and he still wants to let himself give them policies, how can there be such a good thing, go to sleep!

Chang Zhenbang's quarter-hour-long speech won the warm applause of Westerners, whether it was out of politeness, respect, or even out of recognition of this set of policy rhetoric, the overwhelming applause really made many Chinese proud, so that they also clapped their palms loudly, and as for those Dongying people, they naturally made a full gesture, but also a warm and faulty posture. Among them, Lu Xiaozhu and Yukio Wukawa shot the loudest. When the whole applause poured in, Chang Zhenbang announced that the whole party had officially begun.

After Chang Zhenbang stepped down, after saying a few polite words to the Chinese and Westerners who poured over, he took a glass of ice wine, turned around, and found Brazil, and the two people left the scene as if they had agreed, and began to talk in a place near the kitchen.

Basiri said very coldly, "Congratulations to the envoy of the town, who raised his voice and stained his top red with the blood of those poor people. ”

Chang Zhenbang smiled faintly and said, "Thank you, Your Excellency, for your appreciation, which has ensured the stability and prosperity of the empire in the entire Jiujiang region in your actions, and dealt a heavy blow to the arrogance of the Dongying forces in Jiujiang!" I really don't dare to take credit for it, but this is really done in the next! ”

Basiri said fiercely: "Your Excellency, please don't forget that those Indian Ah San who died because of you are also subjects of the empire!" Without the dedication of these people, the number of illegal cases in the Jiujiang Concession has shown an upward trend. ”

Chang Zhenbang said indifferently: "If the strength of the Dongying people is raised, no matter how many Indian Asan can not guarantee the stability of the entire Jiujiang British Concession, only I, Chang Zhenbang, can let the interests of the empire get enough development in Jiujiang, I hope Your Excellency the Consul will not forget this!" ”

Basiri's eyes widened, and he said angrily, "Are you threatening the Empire?" ”

Chang Zhenbang said lightly: "Don't dare! I have extended an olive branch to the empire, but the empire ignores my existence, we Chinese have a saying, called Tao is different and does not conspire with each other! Your Excellency the Consul should know this! ”

Basiri said nervously, "What do you want to do?" ”

Chang Zhenbang spread his hands and said, "It's nothing." If the empire is not willing to play with me, I can consider joining the side of the Dongying people, anyway, their forces have been severely attacked, and they will definitely cherish the olive branch I extended over! ”

"It's you who caused them great losses, and they won't forgive you!" Chang Zhenbang smiled, laughing so much that Brazil's heart was furious, and said, "What are you laughing at?" ”

Chang Zhenbang gently drank a small sip of ice wine, tasted it beautifully, and after calling for a good wine, he said lightly: "There are no eternal enemies in this world, and there are no eternal friends, only eternal interests. That's what I should be doing when I'm in this position! This is understandable, but I fully demonstrated my strength in the whole operation, no matter how much these people hate me and want to kill me in their hearts, but for the benefit of Dongying Zaijiujiang region, they will also become my most loyal friends! It is said that the Wuchuan family imported three or four gun-making machines from Germany and were going to give them to me, and now they have arrived in Shanghai, and I don't think there is anything that I can't sit down and talk about such a sincere gift, what do you think, Your Excellency the Consul of the British Empire? ”

Basili was annoyed and angry, and he couldn't wait to roll up his sleeves and teach this rogue scum who looked like Sven, but in fact his heart was extremely dirty and shameless, but he was the consul of the empire, and everything for the empire was not an empty slogan in his eyes, for the empire, even if the other party was his enemy who killed his father and mother, he had to restrain himself from giving the other party a warm hug and the most sincere help, thinking of this, he almost gritted his teeth and said: "The empire has gotten up for the three that your Excellency has transported that can make bullets and grenades, Yesterday has set off from Shanghai, and will soon reach Jiujiang, this is the friendship of the empire, I hope you cherish it! ”

Chang Zhenbang said lightly: "The Wuchuan family sent four gun-making machines, but for the sake of the precious friendship of the empire, I am willing to fight side by side with the empire to safeguard the interests of the empire in Jiujiang and even the entire Xunyang Dao." ”

Basili gave up fiercely, threw the red wine in his hand back, and then smashed the wine glass on the ground like a gas, and left without saying sorry, without saying goodbye to Chang Zhenbang full of gentlemanly etiquette, which can be regarded as a silent contempt and provocation for Chang Zhenbang.

Chang Zhenbang didn't mind, anyway, the benefits of the British Empire had already arrived, and now he was waiting for Wuchuan Xingying to throw himself into the net, thinking of this, he couldn't help but smirk.

This novel is from Reading Rim