On occasions like the ball, it is said that Shi Gege is indispensable for people who love to socialize and like to be lively, and it is only natural for her to be her dance partner. But Sai Jinhua came all the way from Jinmen by train this time, and helped Zhao Guanhou do a lot of things, and what he wanted was to make a name for himself on this occasion.

Yuqing is not an unreasonable woman, and she knows that Sai Jinhuazhi is not in the inner house, so she has no hostility towards her, and she is happy to fulfill her. is the female companion that Zhao Guanhou brought today, which is Sai Jinhua.

She was born to be a leader in such places, and it didn't take long for her to talk and laugh with a minister, and even to talk to the Prince Henry. Prince Henry is in his early Chinese New Year's Eve, young and strong, and probably happy to harvest such an oriental beauty, but he does not know that he is also the prey in the eyes of this woman.

The prince's wife, Princess Elilian, came to Zhao Guanhou with a wine glass, "Zhao Guanhou, you are the Oriental man that little Hannah likes?" Oh, I must admit, you're really good, but...... It's not enough. I asked you to be in charge of the reception this time, just to see what kind of magic you have that can charm my cousin. If you want to admire her, you need to work harder, a second-grade official, it's too bad. I heard that you play the piano very well, can you play one for me? I want to see if your artistic accomplishment is as good as she said. ”

This is a woman in her early thirties, tall and windy, looking good, giving people a feeling of ****. Zhao Guanhou had done his homework in advance and knew that this princess was from the Duchy of Hesse, where there were many city-states and many nobles, and it was normal for relatives to be involved due to intermarriage.

Zhao Guanhou did an errand this time, and the foreigners did not disagree, and it had nothing to do with this princess giving face. Naturally, she couldn't refuse her request, so she nodded and said, "Willing to serve." Then he walked over to the piano and his fingers fluttered over the keys.

The beautiful music came from the piano, and the foreign band began to play dance music, announcing the beginning of the ball. Sai Jinhua is like a flower butterfly, changing dance partners one after another, and Zhao Guanhou also participated in the dance after playing a few piano pieces.

It is not surprising that an Oriental man appeared on such an occasion, but it was very rare to see his skillful dancing steps at this time, and it was not long before he became the target of many women's invitations, just like Sai Jinhua.

Prince Henry was of extraordinary value, and ministers from all over the world were invited to attend the ball at the Pu Embassy. Seeing that Zhao Guanhou and Princess Elilian were dancing the waltz, the old man showed a smile on his face and said secretly: "Who says that I have no one in China, and you have the same Western dance here." But how many of our dancers understand foreign devils? ”

Just like watching his nephews laughing and playing, Zhang Tong just watched the dance floor on the sofa, Zhao Guanhou and the princess and the female companions, and after about twenty minutes, a familiar voice came from the side, "Brother Shaoquan, don't come to harm?" Ma Guan said goodbye, so far for several years, the spirit of Brother Shaoquan has not diminished, which is really admirable to the younger brother. ”

The one who spoke was an old man in a suit, slightly younger than Zhang Tong, not tall and not fat, but very strong. The beard is meticulously trimmed and the eyes are sharp. He smiled at Zhang Tong and raised the wine glass in his hand. "Old friends reunite, and the younger brother respects Brother Shaoquan for a cup."

"Ken-brother Ito? I heard that you are now unofficial and light, only when you can finally get rid of your troubles and enjoy yourself, but I didn't expect that you still can't get rid of it. You'd better be clean, such a lively place has always been disliked, but you still have to socialize? There is no way to be old, people are in officialdom, where is their responsibility, like you and other idle clouds and wild cranes, you still have to continue to work around? Wine, I don't drink anymore, I'm old, not as good as you, and I'm going to make a fool of myself when I drink. ”

Zhang Shaoquan naturally knew the comer, and the former Fuso Prime Minister Ito Hirofumi, who launched the Goryeo War that day, single-handedly destroyed all his belongings, and forced Maguan to sign the treaty, how did he forget this old acquaintance? There was some personal friendship between the two, but on the day of the horse pass, Ito named Fei Zhangtong and refused to talk. forced Zhang Tong to have to deal with the negotiation errand, at that time, the army was defeated, there was no hole card in his hand, and Zhang Tong's tongue was scorched, and in the end there was only one way to fail.

The Maguan of that day, just like Zeng Wenzheng's teaching plan in Jinmen, with the conclusion of the Maguan negotiation, Zhang Tong's last bit of reputation was also lost, and he became a traitor to the people referred to by Wanfu. The two have this problem, and there is no need to talk about a little personal relationship that day.

As two people, they naturally don't speak ill of each other, but they also feel strange that Ito Hirofumi took the initiative to talk to him. When Zhang Tong was doing diplomacy, he always regarded the envoys of various countries as juniors, and he had to be even more polite to this Ito Hirobumi. Although they are commensurate with brothers, in fact, they are still treated with the attitude of the old-timers towards the younger generations, and between the words, there are more pointing elements than greetings, and from a diplomatic point of view, it is quite rude. But Zhang Tong has now lost his future, he is considered an idle and wasted person, and Ito has also resigned, and his words are inappropriate, and he doesn't care, but he can speak boldly with confidence.

Ito was not annoyed, and sat down with a wine glass, "Brother Shaoquan, during the peace talks in Maguan, my brother was unfortunately shot, and the younger brother was really uneasy in his heart. In the past few years, he has also asked someone to listen to the news of Brother Ren, for fear that the projectile will damage Brother Ren's noble body, and the younger brother will have no shame to face his brother. I was relieved to see my old friend so thriving today. ”

"Brother Lao is worried, and the foolish brother has also fought on the battlefield, led the army to kill thieves, and thousands of troops have seen countless bullets and guns, and a few bullets and bullets are nothing. It's your complexion, I don't look as good as it did at the beginning. The old man knows some medical principles, and if you want me to see, you can't eat too much, according to Western medicine, you eat too much, too fast, and have indigestion. It's time for you to eat less and be more modest. ”

"Thank you Brother Shaoquan for your advice, but the younger brother can't be compared with Brother Ren. The elder brother was born in a scholarly family, with a big family and a big business, so he can pay attention to health and cherish blessings, and the younger brother was born in a peasant family and has not had enough to eat since he was a child. So when I grew up, I had a habit of eating food when I saw it. And I believe that my stomach will adapt to the food, and no matter how much I eat, no matter how fast, I can digest it well. I'm more worried about ...... than digestive problems Can't grab anything to eat. ”

He pointed his finger at Prince Henry, "These Taisi people have bigger appetites than us Fuso, and they eat faster than us, and they only have so much rice in front of them, if they don't eat quickly, they will be robbed." ”

"Then you have to be careful, the rice of Jinguo is hard, and there are sand and stones in it, if you are not careful, you will hurt your teeth and stomach, and when the time comes, it will be very troublesome to deal with." We Jinguo people have iron mouths, steel teeth and copper tongues, you Fusang people can't do it, I'm afraid you won't get used to it. ”

Ito Hirofumi smiled, "Thank you Brother Ren for your advice, he should come to the door to ask for advice on health preservation matters." Seeing Brother Shaoquan today, he is really invited. I said at the beginning that with my brother's talent, if I am in Fusang, my achievements will be much higher than mine. If I were in your country, I would not be as good as my brother. Now the younger brother is no longer the prime minister of Fuso, but he still wants to do something for East Asia. I am devouring a plan, and if this happens, we will be able to dominate Asia from now on, and the nations of Taixi will not dare to face our state. I wonder if my brother is interested in participating in the righteous deed? ”

Zhang Shaoquan looked at Ito, "In the Fuso dictionary, will there be righteous words?" That's a real anecdote. ”

"Brother Shaoquan, look there." Ito gestured to Zhao Guanhou, who was dancing with a young woman on the dance floor

"This is the current competent officials of your country, who have become accustomed to wearing suits, dancing the dances of the Tessies, and even cutting their braids. It won't be long before there will be more and more such officials, and they will become completely Westernized, and they will forget where they are from, and they will not remember where their roots are. Among the great powers of the world, only we in Fusang and your country are of the same language and species, and we are linked by blood, and we should only be friends, not enemies. ”

At this time, the focus of the venue was all focused on the ball, and there was no one on the side of these two old men, Ito Hirofumi leaned forward and said softly: "Among your country, someone proposes that you and I should join forces. I don't know what Brother Shaoquan thinks? If this proposal is successful, the material of Brother Shaoquan will be able to be executed, and he will be famous in history in the future, and his achievements will surpass Mr. Wenzheng. ”

Zhang Shaoquan was silent for a moment, and suddenly smiled, "Brother Ito looks up to me, which makes the old man very ashamed." If this proposal is successful, this achievement of the old decay will not be mentioned. With the material of Brother Ito, he can be the official of the six ministries, the emperor of your country, and he can imitate the example of his relatives and nobles, and he can be crowned as an auxiliary prince who does not enter the eighth point. As for the generals of your country, they may be brave battalions, or they can be eliminated, and they will be orally appointed according to the land under their jurisdiction, but it is also a matter of course. But I don't know what name your country's civil and military affairs should leave in the history of the Qing Dynasty at that time? ”

As he spoke, he stood up with his hands on crutches, "Brother Ito, there is a good show in the capital these days, breaking the dense stream, you should go and listen to it." There's a singing line in it, which is very good. ”

Ito also stood up, raised his glass and said with a smile: "If people's hearts don't lift snakes and swallow elephants, how can wind and rain trap the sun?" ”

"Brother Ito is really an empathetic person, it's good to watch more of this play."

"Brother Shaoquan, don't say it too early, wait until a few days, we'll know. You Jin people like to say that people's hearts swallow elephants, and we support it even more, how big a person's ambition is, how many things he can have. People who decide that things can't be done at the beginning, and then don't do them, are doomed to achieve nothing. ”

At the end of the dance, Zhao Guanhou learned that Zhang Quan had returned first, but fortunately, the reception affairs had been handled, and the difference between this old man and his absence was not too big. When he got into the carriage, Sai Jinhua was still very excited, and his hand was tightly clasped around his arm, "The way I danced with the prince was taken by them, I think, I must be able to read the newspaper." ”

"That's right, if Princess Elilian has an axe in her hand, she will split the second sister's heart."

"Come on? When I'm afraid of her. Sai Jinhua puffed up her chest, "Anyway, I am a friend who has danced with the prince, and I will come to the capital to open a dock, and I will have connections, and people can't live in vain in this life." To be the second master of the race in Sijiu City is majestic enough. Brother, sister, how about thanking you well in the evening? ”

Zhao Guanhou shook his head and smiled, "Second sister, I also want you to thank me, but Gegena's rent is not in arrears." Tonight, if you steal her head and don't need the princess, she'll chop you up. ”

The errand is over, it is time to return, since you can't just leave, according to the usual rules to go to the Summer Palace to bid farewell to the Son of Heaven and the Queen Mother. The emperor did not receive him, and the Prince of Prussia had already left, so there was no need to give him a good face, not even a face. The punishment of being demoted to four levels and staying in office was not revoked, and the dark red top, which was finally exchanged, was exchanged back to Nirvana.

Cixi summoned him, asked him about the process, and the people were satisfied, and finally Li Lianying sent him out of the garden. Li Lianying said as she walked: "Lafayette is not in a good mood, and he doesn't have the heart to deal with people, don't worry about it, it's not for you." You've done a good job on this errand, and Lafayette knows it. It doesn't matter if you play in Beijing for a day or two, buy some things and bring them back, it's not in vain. ”

"Galeries Lafayette is not in a good mood? Why, who is so bold as to dare to make the Buddha angry? ”

That's it, but he has someone who is so bold and can't do anything. In the capital, it is a place of right and wrong, so it's better for you to leave early. Long live had a quarrel with Master Weng yesterday, and the master and apprentice got really angry, which is really a rare thing. What's even more is that the reason why the two quarreled was for the 'Mo slaughtered sheep'. Long live Lord has to ask one of that person to write something, because Master Weng will get angry if he refuses to give it, although Lafayette doesn't like Master Weng, but he doesn't want to see the surname Kang. Before the sixth master left, he also instructed the emperor not to meet that foolish person, and now it seems that Banzai still wants to use him, can Lafayette be happy in his heart? After all, Cisheng is old and handed over the power, so it's hard to say that it doesn't count, just say that he can't help his master, as long as he doesn't cut his braids, he will go with him. It's because the old lady is not in a good mood, so let's mess with her old man less. ”

Zhao Guanhou was silent, he beat the people of the Baoguo Association, and then let the Baoguo meet and beat again, now the leader of the Baoguo is respected by the Son of Heaven, and it is indeed inappropriate for him to stay in the capital, and it is natural to leave early. He didn't care about his own gains and losses, he looked at this official position very lightly, and his only thought was: If the emperor really reuses Kang Zuyi, Dajin is afraid that there will be many things from now on.

The next day, Zhao Guanhou accompanied Shigege to go around Dashilar, and then went to Guanghelou to listen to Dingjun Mountain. On the stage, Tan Beile couldn't splash the water with a big knife dance, and a piece of Xipi flowing water "This letter is good, help me Huang Zhong make meritorious contributions......" sang freely, and when he arrived at the joint, Zhao Guanhou couldn't help it, and cheered loudly with the ten grids beside him.

Just when Zhao Guanhou and Shige were commenting on the singing charm of Xiao Yutian, in the military aircraft department, the emperor Weng released the sky and personally copied a crucial edict:

Over the past few years, Chinese and foreign ministers have paid attention to current affairs and changed the law for self-improvement......

The writer is in good spirits, and the pen is full of wishes. The fierce Gang Ziliang on the side was pale and silent. Wen Zhao, the dazzling and deaf glass egg king, held a bowl of tea, gently foamed with the lid of the bowl, shook his head, and whispered, "A good pot of leaves, it's a pity, it's too urgent." If the water is not boiled, it will be brewed hard, and no matter how good the tea is, it will not taste right. It's all bad, it's all bad......" (To be continued.) )