The sound of firecrackers was earth-shattering. During the Chinese New Year, there are firecrackers everywhere, and in this area, only the Zhao family is here for the chanting of the monk Daofani and the sound of the ensemble of various musical instruments. Although it cannot be suspended for forty-nine days, fourteen days is always enough.

Zhao Guanhou socialized for a day during the day, and when it was late at night, he couldn't stay up after all, so he tilted his head and fell asleep. Su Hanzhi quietly came to the inner house and sat next to her husband, feeling more and more uneasy, always feeling that she owed him more and more.

Mrs. Jensen came very often, and sent a cheque for ten thousand francs, which was almost three thousand taels of silver, which could be regarded as a great sum. Especially for this funeral, for the sake of pomp, the expenses are huge, and this silver can be regarded as a great help.

But seeing that she was always walking around her husband when she was fine, Su Hanzhi was inevitably a little sad in her heart. Since there were business dealings between the two, they were afraid that there was something important to discuss, so they did not dare to interfere in this kind of matter, so they could only watch the two silently and talk in Capetian language, which they did not understand.

Sai Jin, known as the second master of Sai, is very good at entertaining people, and the guests are handled very well, and everyone is willing to talk to her. It is said that it is a blessing for the main family to have such a person to take care of the funeral. But when she looked at Zhao Guanhou's eyes, coupled with that brother, it was almost charming to the bones, even Su Hanzhi was wooden, and she could understand that this affection was definitely not a sworn sister and brother.

Finally came to the day of the funeral, the whole funeral came to an end, and the pomp and circumstance of the funeral was the first class in Tianjin, that is, those famous giants, but it was nothing more than that. Of course, the amount of money spent is also staggering. The Su family was born in poverty and did not have a so-called ancestral tomb, but fortunately, the Meng family came forward and helped them buy a piece of land, and this was another sum of money.

When Zhao Guanhou finally sat down to settle the account at dawn the next day, Su Hanzhi looked at him with some guilt, "Guanhou, this time our family's old bottom is about to be emptied." It's all ...... You're all for me......"

Zhao Guanhou put down his abacus and gently pulled her to sit beside him, "What did you say, I was in a small shoe shop, and there was no overnight food at home, and you never disliked me." No matter how difficult it is now, will it be more difficult than then? After all, it is to spend money to relieve the distress, as long as you are comfortable, it doesn't matter how much you spend. Besides, when you are filial, you can take the manuscript to the newspaper office, and you will still have an income. ”

"But that little money is not enough for the expenses of the subordinates, otherwise we will dismiss the subordinates, sell the house again, and move back to live." ]

"Don't be stupid, that's a shame. Those people are not going to laugh at you to death, and besides, our livelihood is not so difficult. Don't we have a few calligraphy and paintings in our hands, and it is enough to sell them. I have asked Mrs. Jenson to send the painting to an auction house in Hong Kong to see how much it can sell. Although I don't know very much, Yuanfeng has always been cautious and will not accept fake objects casually. Besides, there is at least one of them, which is the handwriting of the former Song royal family before the southern crossing, and it is very valuable. I'll wait a few days, and I'll have to talk to Mrs. Jenson about a big deal, and I'll help my second brother, and we'll be able to settle down ourselves." ”

Hearing him mention Mrs. Jenson again, Su Hanzhi felt even more miserable in his heart, but he still pretended to be indifferent, sat beside him, and gossiped with him, until this time, there was a trace of the warm taste of the New Year in Zhao's house.

When he was out of the fifteenth, Zhao Guanhou's leave was full, and he had to go back to the camp to listen to it. On the train, Mrs. Jensen sat down with him, naturally taking his arm around him and resting her head on his shoulder. "Hey, it feels awesome, I always feel like it's like our honeymoon. That country house, is it good? ”

"Lord Yuan's eldest wife lived there before, at least it was safe enough. Of course, you don't have to worry about any safety issues, after all, you are as brave as an Amazonian warrior. It's just that I don't think you need to accompany me to the barracks, as soon as I get there, I'll be busy with the army, and I don't have much time to come out to accompany you. ”

"No, you're talking too soon." Mrs. Jenson smiled narrowly, "Do you want to make a bet with me, you will be with me for a short time, not with your troops." Trust me, I'm doing this to save time. Your Lord Yuan will definitely not be in a hurry for you to lead the troops, but in a hurry for you to accompany me. ”

In Xinnong Town, in Yuan Weiting's signing room, Han Rong sat in the middle, and Yuan Weiting and Xu Juren accompanied each other on both sides. Because of the Jinmen refugee rebellion that appeared a year ago, Wang Wenzhao handed over the seal as soon as it was the New Year, and Han Rong took over.

Wang Wenzhao himself, after all, is still old and highly accomplished, and he is in Baoding, so this matter has nothing to do with him. did not give any punishment, but was transferred to the Minister of Military Aircraft, and no longer led Beiyang, and Han Rong was really removed in advance and became the head of the Dajin Kingdom.

In the officialdom of Jinmen, a turmoil is inevitable. The imperial court has issued an order, Xu Haoran, the magistrate of Jinmen County, served in the military station, and Pang Jinbiao was dismissed from his post and retained, and the former political envoy of Zhili was demoted to five levels to remain in office. On the part of the new army, it was not punished because of its proper handling and the dispatch of troops to protect the concession at the first time.

Capet, Albion, Prussia, and even Belgium all made representations to the Golden State, and the Golden State needed to settle the matter. Fortunately, Jin Bing's performance this time was much friendlier than the lesson plan, and those foreigners also knew that the refugees were not instigated by Jin Bing, nor did they get Jin Bing's favoritism, and their tone was more relaxed than in previous conflicts. But it's about foreigners, no matter how it eases, everyone doesn't dare to take it lightly.

Han Rong had originally become the leader of the Xinjiang ministers, and the position of Minister of Military Aircraft was still there, which was an extremely proud thing, but he caught up with such a mess, and his mood was extremely complicated. He looked at the two of them and sighed, "Rong An, Bu Wu, I'm a little envious of Elder Xie now." I don't think his hearing problem is necessarily a bad thing. Because he can't hear, he can't go to foreign affairs, and he doesn't have to deal with foreigners. Such a black cauldron, I have to stand up, but you say, how to solve this matter? ”

"Dashuai, foreigners have always been savage, and if they have a small loss, they will ask for heavy compensation. This time someone died and was humiliated, so naturally it would not be so simple to forget it. Fortunately, in prison, we have arrested hundreds of refugees and punished the murderers, so there is no embarrassment. As for the rest...... Always comfort the pavilion with no way to lead the troops, and there is a lot of trust from the marshal, please punish the marshal. ”

"What's the use of talking about that now?" Han Rong stopped Yuan Weiting, "What we have to think about now is to deal with the aftermath." I'm here this time to borrow a general from you. If it weren't for him, would this negotiation be easy to handle? ”

"The generals and colonels of the new army are all under the dispatch of the commander, so how can they borrow words. But I don't know, who are you ordering? ”

"Zhao Guanhou!"

"In foreign affairs, the language barrier is a big shortcoming. After the negotiation is carried out through the intermediate interpretation, it is inevitable that there will be a feeling of scratching the boots. is often subject to interpretation, and one or two villains can hold the big people hostage, which is really misleading the country and the people. This time, Han Dashuai borrowed the crown marquis, relying on your proficiency in foreign literature, hoping that you can shoulder the burden and contribute to the country. ”

As soon as Zhao Guanhou arrived at the camp, he received the general's order, and was immediately received by Yuan Weiting alone, and told him about Han Rong's borrowing of the general.

"I also know that this burden is not easy to bear, although there are translation bureaus and Tongwen halls in the imperial court, but there are not many people who are willing to come out to take on the burden and do general work. The reason is clear to everyone, success is useless, and failure is excessive. The words are too heavy, causing diplomatic disputes, and the guilt must be borne by themselves. To put it lightly, things can't be done, and Shangguan still has to blame, because no one wants to wade into this troubled water. If you don't want to do this errand, I'll push it for you. ”

"Brother-in-law, everyone is your own person, you have the heart to protect you, but I can't embarrass my brother-in-law. Han Dashuai opened his mouth, how can things be so easy to stop, I will run with him, it doesn't matter. It's just that I don't understand a little, with the authority of Han Dashuai, it's not impossible to insist on ordering generals from Tongwenguan. What's more, there is also the general office of the national affairs yamen, why do you have to find people from our new army. ”

Yuan Weiting smiled and looked at Zhao Guanhou, "This is for yourself." Back then, Zhang Hefei did foreign affairs, and there was a key decision, that is, to use razing to control raze, so that the Yi people could not conspire with me. Han Dashuai this time, but he also learned the old wisdom of Zhang Hefei, and used Mrs. Jensen to mediate between them, so as not to join forces with several foreigners. When it comes to friendship, I'm afraid that you have the strongest friendship with that lady, and I ask you to do this translation to ask you to say a lot of good things in front of her. ”

Zhao Guanhou was embarrassed, but he didn't expect that he had sacrificed himself as a friend not long ago, and this time he would sacrifice himself to save the country. It seems that Mrs. Jenson must have heard some rumors, which is why she has to make this bet with herself. This foreign woman has a lot of eyes, so she has to make it well.

Yuan Weiting said again: "Now the Queen Mother has completely returned to the government, but at the beginning of this year, such an incident happened, and the face of the Long Live Lord is really not bright." So Han Dashuai came out this time, and the boss had something to say, the foreigners will be compensated according to the price, but no additional compensation is allowed! However, foreigners have always been barbaric and do not pay compensation, how to solve this matter, Han Dashuai ordered your general, it is up to you to be accommodating. ”

After the wedding of Emperor Tianyou, the Queen Mother has nominally removed the curtain, but although the bright curtain has been removed, the dark curtain still exists. Whenever there is an important matter, it is necessary to ask the Queen Mother to discipline the government before she can make the decision. Even the things decided by the Queen Mother can overturn the decision of the Son of Heaven, and then issue it in the form of Zhu Approval of the Son of Heaven, and the nominal edict is just the decree of the Queen Mother.

Even after the Goryeo war, the power of the rear was more prosperous, and the imperial power was declining. The emperor is standing at a young age, and it is when his blood is strong, how can he bow down and obey his orders. This time he was in full power for the first time, and he thought that he would do something, and he raised his eyebrows.

And the emperor has no good impression of Han Rong, firstly, there is a rumor that there is Lotus Liulang, and secondly, the emperor Weng has been disgusted with Han Rong for a long time. If there is a teacher like this, the disciples will not have the slightest good impression of him, and they don't like such people to seize the military power and master the Beiyang. seized this opportunity, and also deliberately embarrassed him.

It was a death order given to Han Rong by the imperial court, and it was feasible for the dead and injured to give a bereavement pension, but if it was an additional compensation, he had to take off his crown. Emperor Weng, the leader of the Qingliu Dynasty in the court, also resolutely supported the Son of Heaven, and his attitude was as tough as before the Goryeo War, and he resolutely decided that Qu was not in me, and the money could not be compensated.

Once the indemnity is promised, the rebellion of the displaced people will become the responsibility of the emperor, and if this development continues, the foreigners can claim compensation at will, and it will be difficult to fill the endless gullies of poor China's wealth, so this precedent must not be set.

But the problem is that this incident did cause the death and injury of foreigners, and if you think about it, you know that without additional compensation, this level is very sad. Moreover, since the defeat of the Goryeo army, the Jin State has not made provocations without authorization, which can be regarded as the consensus of the ministers. Yuan Weiting took the lead in leading troops to save the concession, and even the officials in the court had no objections, and it was because of this move that foreign soldiers were prevented from going ashore.

But if he doesn't pay compensation, once it causes a military disaster, Han Rong won't be able to carry this pot. It is difficult to be a wife between the two families, and he picked Zhao Guanhou because of his special relationship with Mrs. Jensen, and also because he knows his reputation for being proficient in foreign languages and good at Western socializing.

Han Rong borrowed the general, and it was not without a supplementary report, first of all, there were a large number of people in the defense battalion who were to be laid off, and the military salary was distributed according to the original establishment, and Yuan Weiting could eat this part of the empty salary; Secondly, because of the origin of this matter, because the victims had no food, the matter involved Zhili Buzheng, and Han Rong had already written a book to participate in the impeachment.

Daikin officialdom regulates, and bosses participate in subordinates, which is rare. After the opening of the government of Zhili, Yuan Weiting protected the seal, and did not really remove others. In this way, it is equivalent to clearing the obstacles for Yuan Weiting's future promotion to the division of Fan. In addition, it is to allow the Wuwei Right Army to recruit soldiers from the refugees and expand its strength, which is also a great supplement.

Yuan Weiting himself got the benefit, and he also compensated Zhao Guanhou, rewarded him with a thousand taels of silver tickets, and specially instructed: "Mrs. Jensen mediated this matter, worked hard, and this silver was to buy her a pleasure." You must know that whether it is the Son of Heaven or Yu Qunchen, the allocation of the second road payment is very important, and you must perfunctory this woman, and the road money is not renewable. ”

"Rejoice, of course I'm glad, this is our kingdom. No one bothered, everything, listened to us. As I said, you will definitely spend more time with me than with your troops. Lord Yuan, what a smart person, I like this gift very much. ”

In the small courtyard where Shen Jinying once lived, Zhao Guanhou had just played a song "One Step Away" and danced an enthusiastic tango with Mrs. Jensen, which was indeed like a couple on a honeymoon. It's not easy to prepare Western food, like waffles, and no one knows how to make them. But Mrs. Jensen was not picky about eating and drinking, but ate Chinese food with Zhao Guanhou.

Zhao Guanhou learned the lesson of the last time, and did not rush to mention the matter of negotiations, so he thought that the idea of making foreigners unable to conspire with me was right. But it would be imprudent to bet on a woman. Han Rong may not really expect Mrs. Jenson to make the consuls of the two countries give up the claim, his mind is most likely to play some tricks. First borrow a debt from Mrs. Jenson, pay the indemnity first without telling the court, and then find a way to mobilize the money to fill the hole.

Among the ministers of Jin Guojiang, there are not one or two people who use this method, but this requires the cooperation of foreigners, otherwise it will be difficult to succeed. And the conditions offered by foreigners are often harsh, and although Mrs. Jenson is her own pillow person, she may not necessarily be any better. It was because of this negotiation that he still wanted to take the lead and try to persuade the two consuls to do the best he could.

Seeing Jensen as happy as a little girl, Zhao Guanhou secretly muttered in his heart: This foreign woman, if she doesn't have to think about being a righteous wife, it is a good thing. Now, it's enough of a headache. But there was still a smile on his face, and while eating, he talked about his ideas. (To be continued.) )