1908 Far East Madman Chapter 223 The Huns were not destroyed

The lights are on. The heat of the day has passed. = Wind gusts. The one who blows.

This is the northwest suburb outside Fushun City. Not far from the artesian well salt field. A hill that is not high - here. It's called Lion Rock. = There are several houses built around the waist. One of them is the annex of Li Tong, president of the Fushun Chamber of Commerce.

Li Tong usually lives in the mansion in Niu's Lane. Only in the summer do I go to the annex to escape the heat. It's just summer. It's not very hot yet. It's not time for Chairman Lee to move.

However, the current Lion Rock Annex is full of lights. Very lively. On the rooftop of that backyard. An open-air banquet is on the way.

The military band played Western music. Beautiful tunes echo through the mountains. If you don't just listen to the music, if you don't look at the scene. It makes people mistakenly think that they have come to the ten-mile ocean field in the Shanghai Tang concession. It's a pity that this is really not Shanghai. It's a small county town in the remote southwest of China. There are no blonde or blue-eyed dancers here. You can't buy foreign sake with a unique flavor.

Wine is the wine of China. State old. Man is a man of the nation. Military, politicians, businessmen, celebrities. All the sè people gathered together. But it's just to have a barbecue on this breezy rooftop.

It's an authentic Beijing-style barbecue. It is very different from the barbecue after that. This is not a skewer of meat on a shelf for grilling. Instead, a jīng-chic iron frame was placed over the brazier. On the iron rack, neatly stacked rows of pork slices and beef slices. The cook is only responsible for cutting the meat, marinating the meat, and smearing the fire. The specific cāo is made by the diners themselves. It's quite a buffet flavor.

This is the custom of the flag people. More than two years of rule. Gradually, this custom spread. It's this year. It has long gone beyond folklore. And it is only noticed as a flavor snack. The pursuit of luxury in Fueichang salt. All kinds of Chinese delicacies can be found here, when Sichuan was full of salt, and even fake foreign chefs from Guangdong came here to try their luck. It's a pity that foreign food is not to the taste of Chinese and can only be withdrawn.

The rich aroma of barbecued meat fills the sky. The meat on the grill drips with grease from time to time. Fall into the brazier. Make a "z" sound. Let the fingers move. The courtyard is lit by lanterns. There was a cloud of smoke and the melodious and slow sound of music. There is a lot of taste of fairyland on earth.

In addition to roasting, several huge rows of pots are also set up in the corners. There is an authentic spicy soup stock tumbling inside. There are ingredients on the shelves next to it. The diners who want to eat automatically put the ingredients in the whole banquet are basically not served with any servants. In the words of the Commander-in-Chief, it is called a "buffet".

The buffet should help the way to eat. Each of the diners was holding a small porcelain plate in their hands and picking their favorite food from the grill with ivory chopsticks. Or use a handful of copper horses from the pot to get vegetables. Cooking food is a headache for the guests at the scene. Everyone is in the habit of stretching out their hands to eat and opening their mouths. Do it yourself at first glance. It's a bit unaccustomed. However, this is the "good intention" of the commander-in-chief. It is said that it is to let everyone see the banquet scene of foreigners. Lest you fall behind when dealing with foreign businessmen.

However, foreigners don't eat hot pot. It's what boatmen used to eat. No formal feasts. Moreover, foreigners still need to sit at the table for formal banquets. It's just that the atmosphere is serious that way. The Director-General did not like it. In his words. The buffet is "more close to each other".

First time eating buffet. The number of diners is doing quite well. Zhao Bei was very satisfied. If there are any regrets. That is, there are no ladies at the banquet. There are many salt merchants in Fushun. There are also many bitches. Originally, Zhao Bei planned to invite some kiln sisters who had already been "good" on the street near the Qinglou to respond to the occasion. But when he saw the little feet of those women. The idea was immediately dispelled. He didn't want to be at a banquet where some lady fell into a brazier.

There are some young women in the current affairs propaganda team. But there are few people. Second, it will damage Zhang Yan's face. So. Zhao Bei thought about it for a while. Call the young women. He also didn't want people to misunderstand the work of the current affairs propaganda team.

And so it goes. Finished eating the roast. I couldn't even find a dance partner. The Western dance music of the military band can only be enjoyed as opera.

Said it was a banquet. It's actually a meet-and-greet. Eating is not important. The important thing is to talk to the commander-in-chief. In order to tie up with Commander-in-Chief Zhao. Almost all the guests who received the invitations arrived. I really can't get there. also sent the most respected descendants of the family. Familiar with the commander-in-chief.

To the comfort of the guests. The commander-in-chief does not have any shelves. Although it sits on two provinces. Dominate the West, but it is polite to receive people and things. Regardless of the position of the other party. Always be able to get along with each other.

Right now. The Commander-in-Chief was in close proximity to several young men of similar age. Several people burst into laughter from time to time. It's like a group of friends who don't have any suspicions.

Zhou Daogang and the others, who were standing on the side, were a little out of place. It's hard to wait

The young man finished laughing. Zhou Dao just found an opportunity. Asked a question.

"Commander-in-Chief. I heard that Ling has not married yet? ”

Zhao Bei turned his head and glanced at Zhou Daogang. Smiled and nodded. said: "I am single today. There have been quite a few people who have proposed marriage to me. However, the women he introduced were all small-footed. Revolutionaries lead the times. Rectify unhealthy trends in society. Naturally, it is not good to marry a woman with small feet. Again. The revolution has not yet succeeded. How can you let your children's love pull your legs? ”

It's not that he's bragging. Since becoming the governor of Hubei. Many military and political dignitaries acted as the elders. Matchmaking for Zhao Bei. Even Li Yuanhong ran to talk about the matchmaker. Only. The women introduced by these people are either small-footed girls or "dinosaurs" in the late Qing Dynasty. None of Zhao Bei looked at it. So the commander-in-chief's lifelong event has been dragged on like this. As the saying goes, "three points for looks, seven points for dress". In an era when even Western women did not dare to expose their calves. To find a woman who meets Zhao Bei's aesthetics. The difficulty is much higher than defeating the Beiyang Army. Besides. Since traveling to this era. Zhao Bei has been busy with military and political affairs. I really can't spare time girl.

"The Commander-in-Chief is a model of the revolution. I admire it so much. The ancients said, "The Huns have not been destroyed." Why home". I thought it was just the ancient chūn autumn brushwork. Today rì Fang knows. There are indeed such heroes in this world. ”

"But the man should get married. Marry big. As the saying goes, "start a family". The Commander-in-Chief has a successful career. It's the prime of life again. I haven't been at home for a long time. Presumably those vulgar fans can't get into the eyes of the commander-in-chief? ”

"The commander-in-chief has stayed in a foreign country. I don't look down on those country girls. ”

"The commander-in-chief commands the military and the government. There is a lot of socializing. Deal with people. The country girl can't enter the house without knowledge. Now we pay attention to new culture and new customs. For example, our buffet. If you call a few country girls. Isn't it a terrible scenery? In that year, Shanghai Dao went to attend a dance party held by foreigners. I didn't dare to bring the main house. Instead, he found a female student from the church school to be his dance partner. ”

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Zhou Daogang and Li Tong and others praised again and again. Pull Silas. Some of them have a demeanor that stops at talking. The blue sky on the side, although Fu Huafeng did not interject. But the look on that face was also quite impressive.

Seeing that these salt merchants looked strange. Zhao Bei knew that they also wanted to send shè "peach sè cannonballs" themselves. It's just that the quality of the "peach sè cannonballs" of this era is too poor. It is difficult to "resonate" with him. And now he is busy intriguing with President Yuan Shikai and Yuan Da. I really didn't have the heart to think about this|. So I didn't wait for a few people to lead the topic to depth. took the initiative to divert everyone's attention. He pointed to the dark ridge. said, "Not bad. The Huns were not destroyed. Why home? Speaking of the ancients. Several people live in this glorious field. It also operates a salt business. You must be familiar with the history of this. I wonder when the salt in this well in Furong Field was mined? ”

"Bright time? War at the end of the Ming Dynasty. "Eight Kings" Zhang Xianzhong entered Sichuan. He sent troops to be stationed here. Well salt was levied for military supplies. There is a load in the chronicles. ”

"Definitely! The salt mining of this Fueichang can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period. However, at that time, it was Nanban mining. Maybe. The salt wells in this Furong area were first found by the Ba people and Shu people during the Autumn and Warring States periods. ”

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The salt merchants immediately went on the road. The conversation was diverted. And soon got bogged down in controversy.

Until the captain of the guard, Tian Jinfu, came. only to interrupt their Yaxing. The salt merchant and the young man withdrew. Stand far away.

"Commander. Almost. Eat everything you need to eat. It's time to meet. Now Tian Zhenshou has made them anxious. If you don't go again. I'm afraid they're going to put on an all-out military parade. ”

The god of Jinfu Mida is a little weird. Zhao Bei smiled faintly. said to Lan Tianwei and Fu Huafeng, who were standing on the side: "Two." You guys deal with it first. I'll go after that. That's right. Bring Chairman Lee and their gentlemen with them. Meet the "Kawanan Town Guard". Although he doesn't have anything to do with salt politics. But after all, he is the military and political chief here. It's also good to talk about friendship. ”

After Lan Tianwei and the others left. Tian Jinfu tossed a gold bar in his hand upward. He whispered, "Commander-in-chief." This little yellow croaker was given by Tian Zhenbang. Said yes. Ming rì pulled me to the temple. Burn yellow paper and chop the head of the chicken. Swap posts with me. We're going to have a robe too. Commander-in-Chief. You see? ”

It's no wonder that Tian Jinfu looks mysterious. The officers and men of the Republican Army maintained close contacts with the party. Violators of the order will be confined at the least. In the worst case, he was ordered to retire. Without the permission of the commander-in-chief. Even the captain of the guard is far away from the party.

The Commander-in-Chief can reuse party figures. You can mingle with Jin Zhaokun and Wang Songting. But this did not mean that the commander-in-chief would tolerate the infiltration of the Hui Party into the army.

Tian Jinfu understands this truth. He didn't want to get caught up in it.