The tall white man walked over and held out his hand, his London accent so strong that he could discern his nationality at a glance. With this foreigner with the pen & fun & pavilion www.biquge.info Zhao Guanhou also easily passed the sentinel's inspection and entered Dongjiaomin Lane.

The traces of the attack of the Flying Tigers can still be seen, and the destroyed embassy has not been completely repaired. The Chinese people who undertook the coolies were constantly busy under the supervision of the bayonets and leather whips of the foreign soldiers. Whoever moves a little slower will immediately be whipped on the body with a leather whip, knocking the person for a while, or falling directly to the ground.

"My Chinese name is Rodley, and I'm a Times reporter and a writer who specializes in writing biographies of celebrities. I came to China with the intention of writing a biography of Mrs. Jenson, but she refused, and instead recommended you to me. I had friends in the army, and they told me about the battle, and it was really exciting. With the same number of troops, the defeat of the Cossack cavalry, even in Tessie, is enough to be remembered and in exchange for several glittering medals. ”

The place where Rodley and Zhao Guanhou talked was a small café, which had not been seen in the previous trip to Dongjiaomin Lane, and was probably opened with the coalition troops entering the city. Black coffee is bitter and astringent, and the quality of the beans is mediocre, but in a foreign country, the presence of such a service is clearly enough to satisfy the soldiers.

Zhao Guanhou looked at Rodley's business card and listened to his self-introduction, in addition to being a journalist, his main profession is also a writer, specializing in writing biographies. He smiled and said, "Mr. Rodley, I would like to remind you that at my current age, is it too early to make a biography?" ”

"No, I don't think that much of Lord Zhao. I came to the East mainly to complete my work, which I call Rodley's Oriental Adventures. If you think about it, an Albiann goes deep into the East, just as I went into the rainforests of Africa. I was in constant danger and could be caught and beheaded by my attackers. This kind of text is very attractive. However, after arriving in your country, I changed my mind. Because...... Well, there are so many smart people that there are about two dozen journalists who think of similar topics, and if I compete with them to publish a book, my book will only eat on the shelves of some obscure little bookstore in London. These idiots, they don't understand, choose topics and repeat them, making the text meaningless. ”

"So you decided to do the opposite and write stories from an Eastern standpoint?"

"Yes, Mrs. Jensen, you are indeed a wise officer. I had this in mind, and I decided to describe the war from an Eastern perspective. Think about it, a new perspective, a new position, for readers from all over the world, to lift the veil on the head of the mysterious ancient country in the East......"

Of course, Zhao Guanhou did not believe that such a foreigner would really describe the war from the perspective of the Chinese, which was nothing more than winning by surprise and winning attention. This method is not new in later generations, and he is easy to understand. To do this kind of topic selection, there must be a topic character, Dakin's performance is too bad, and the huge empire is about to collapse at the touch of a button, which disappoints countless reporters who fantasize about describing an epic grand war, and Zhao Guanhou's performance in Xuanhua has become a rare bright spot in the overall fester.

Under this highlight, Rodley naturally approached him, hoping to cooperate with the two. As far as Zhao Guanhou is concerned, he also hopes to find someone to help him make a name for himself.

Although in the First Battle of Xuanhua, he was rewarded by the Queen Mother, but he has no prestige in the world, if he can get the praise of this Rodley, and become famous in the concession, the next negotiations will be much better.

In fact, if it weren't for Mrs. Jenson's help, the person this reporter should have contacted the most should have been Yuan Weiting. He is more in line with the image of a strongman in the traditional sense, such as exterminating the Flying Tiger Regiment, and sitting in Shandong to ensure local peace. But with this actual record, if Rodley wanted to write, the number of things he could write about increased a lot.

Rodley's pursuit of journalistic truth is the pursuit of truth, and the biography he writes is even more truthful, and there is no falsehood. In the spirit of seeking truth from facts, outside Xuanhua City, the Jin soldiers, who had an advantage in troops, became evenly matched with Tiele's troops, or even had a slight advantage. The rear army of the Wuwei Guard, the scattered troops of the left army, and the Taiyuan Yongying battalion were all excluded from the ranks of the combat troops.

The two battalions of infantry, adapted from the Guards, were also defined as local guards rather than combat units based on the principle of authenticity. Later historians, when using Rodley's writings as research materials, often came to the most absurd conclusion that the Daikin Empire mobilized two battalions of military personnel to participate in the war against the Cossacks.

Zhao Guanhou can't take care of the influence of the military history in later generations, but because of Rodley's honest attitude towards journalism, he feels that this person has the quality of a journalist and can cooperate. The conversation between the two lasted just over an hour, and a peace agreement had been signed.

Zhao Guanhou became a partner of Rodley, hired him to write a biography for himself, and as for the remuneration, he was paid by Jensen & Co. At the same time, in the newspaper, a page was published for Zhao Guanhou to record the visit, and Rodley himself was responsible for running the embassy for Zhao Guanhou and helping him to make a name for himself among the ministers of various countries.

In addition, Rodley will also play the role of supervision of the press and public opinion, and interfere with public opinion in the military discipline camp of various countries. Originally, the existence of such an organization belongs to a gray area, and it is difficult to stand on its feet, at least in terms of public opinion. It's just that these journalists themselves have enjoyed the service, and because of the military's power, they have turned a blind eye to it. However, Rodley, looking at the truth of the news and the truth of the currency, decided to put forward some written warnings appropriately, so that the troops of various countries should pay attention to discipline.

In the Tiele Legation, Geers, who learned the news of Zhao Guanhou's entry into Dongjiaomin Lane, sneered, "He is the scapegoat found by Zhang Shaoquan." The appearance of this person will share most of the responsibility for our chapter in the hall, and it will also become a new obstacle for us at the negotiating table. I feel that obstacles should be removed before negotiations,"

The military attache standing on the side said: "Your Excellency, our hostages are still in the hands of the Jin State, not to mention that the killing of negotiators is not tolerated by the public law of all countries, and the ministers of various countries will not sit idly by." ”

"Yes, you are right, but please believe me, with Zhang Tong here, our captives will not be in any danger, and the Dajin Imperial Court will not have the courage to kill the captives after this defeat. As for the killing of negotiators, this is, of course, an extremely barbaric act, and our great Tiele Empire officials cannot do such a thing. So, I decided to give Lynivic a message, and they decided to do the rest. We're just watching from the sidelines, you know? ”

The conversation between Zhao Guanhou and Luo Li lasted for nearly two hours, and when he returned to Qingwang's Mansion, Cuiyu had already changed into men's clothes, and he was going to go to the Oriental Luozi Pavilion with him. Yuqing smiled and said:

"In Sijiu City, the characters of the master, whoever drinks flower wine is not allowed to bring two bags. You can't just wear one clothes, like Cheng Zhen, he has to bring four heel bags when he goes out, and there are at least five sets of clothes in the bag. When you have a meal, you have to change your clothes several times. If you are interested in the ticket play, you must bring your own outfit, and when you are in the play, you can change your regular clothes, which is all decent. If you don't have such an individual around you, jade can still work. ”

Yang Cuiyu used to often go with Yuqing Yi Hai, there is no problem in dressing up as a man, she is the top brand in the Qing Building, and it is a good trick to usher in the send-off, and being a bag can only be regarded as overkill. She had prepared a good dress for Zhao Guanhou, an otter hat on her head, a fever inside and outside the Xuanhu leather robe on her body, a satin horse coat with a Wolong bag outside, and a Gu Yuexuan's snuffbox.

"Ten Gege is afraid that you will steal food outside. Especially this Oriental woman, I don't know how unclean it is, and if she comes back with some disease, it won't be good. But I won't stop men from doing things, so I should go and see what means these former colleagues from the East have, so that they can set up another group outside the Bada Hutong and open their eyes. ”

Cuiyu was worried that Zhao Guanhou would not like it, so she said the bottom in detail, and Zhao Guanhou said with a smile: "She is so careful, where can she hide it from me." Actually, whether you say it or not, I'm not interested in these Oriental women. I know this art age, it's ugly. The face should be coated with a thick layer of lead powder, and the whole person is like being fished out of the noodle jar, and it will be disgusting to look at, where will there be any thoughts. I am content with you, and you will be with me tonight. ”

Hearing him say this, Jade twisted and struggled a few times, "Don't ...... In the palace, you have to be more and more good with Gege, so that she can have face and I can be a good person. Wait until...... When the negotiation is over, let's go to Xishan to have a good time for a few days, and then it's up to you to do whatever you want. ”

When he got into the carriage, Cheng Zhen saw that it was jade, and he was a little strange, "She also followed?" This thing is a strange story.,Take the female to the Luozi Pavilion? ”

Shanqi was afraid that Zhao Guanhou would turn his face, so he hurriedly played a round, "Let's go to talk about business today, and going to the Art Museum is just a gimmick." It doesn't hurt for Mrs. Cui Yi to go along. He deliberately pronounced the word aunt as Yizi, which was to give Cuiyu face, as if she was also a wife, and it could be regarded as respect for Zhao Guanhou.

Yang Cuiyu smiled generously and leaned her head on Zhao Guanhou's shoulder, "Uncle Zhen, you just have to rest assured, I am a slave today, and I dare not take care of my master's affairs." You just have to do what you want, and you can do whatever you want. I don't dare to say more than half a word, and I won't say anything I shouldn't say in front of Shigege when I return home. ”

Cheng Zhen also praised her in the past, and almost fought with Huo Qiu Nagan for her, and she was an acquaintance twice. Seeing that she and Zhao Guanhou were so intimate, she always felt that her teeth were sore. snorted, "I don't care about this, your family's own business, others are not easy to mix." Anyway, you have to be more careful, there are many foreign devils in that place, in case someone sees that you are a female, but you will be in trouble. ”

Zhao Guanhou said: "Trouble? Nothing is too much trouble, I'm prepared. He lifted his robe slightly, revealing the handle of the pistol inside, startling both of his companions, for it was not a good sign to carry a pistol in such a place.

The gold dust floats on the swallow rock, and the empty beam mud falls on the old black clothes. How overseas birds fly, but also fly in the Yushu forest. These four lines of poetry are about the scene in the inner city at this time, where the Chinese and foreign Ji families are mixed. These girls of Fusang talk about the skills between the beds, and they are not inferior to the girls of the North Province. When it comes to being gentle and well-behaved, blowing, playing and singing, it is not inferior to the beauties of the Su Gang in the Qingyin small class.

It has the strengths of both worlds and an exotic scenery, which is an advantage. What's more, Oriental women are gentle and lovely, petite and exquisite, and they are not pitiful. Men can act with confidence on him, and he doesn't have to worry about being invincible and laughing at foreigners, and he doesn't have to be flirtatious like a small class, throwing a hundred dollars, and he can't enter the curtain yet. As long as the other party receives and takes out the silver, he can get his wish that night, and it is reasonable that he will come after his sudden rise.

Since the capital was fired, all industries have been depressed, but the vicinity of the first floor is unique, and the rickshaws have a long queue, like the eight alleys before the war. The only difference was that the greeting was neither a gang nor a teapot, but a dozen or so Fuso ronins in kimonos with fierce faces, wearing kimonos and carrying a sword at their waists. Before guests enter the door, they must verify their identity before they can decide whether to entertain or not.

Only expatriates from all over the world and officials of the Golden Kingdom are accepted here, and ordinary Golden people will not be allowed to enter even if they have money. And with the increasing number of officials, the business on the first floor is becoming more and more prosperous, and many officials feel that current affairs are difficult and the national shame is unbearable, so they come here to throw their heads and shame on Oriental women.

As soon as a few people got out of the carriage, someone had already picked them up with lanterns. The leader was in his forties, short and strong, wearing a leather robe and a pipa jacket. "It's a polar official dialect, and it's also a thousand courtesies in the capital. If it weren't for the Ren Danhu he left, it would almost give people the illusion that this was an old resident of the capital.

Next to him was a thin man in his twenties, wearing a suit, and when they met, he took Shanqi's hand, "Brother, the younger brother specially invited the owner of the Aoki Mansion today." The younger brother is just a businessman and can't do anything, but Brother Aoki is a capable person, and what you ask for will definitely be fulfilled. The...... This is Lord Zhao, right? The fierce general who defeated the Tiele soldiers in Xuanhua Mansion is really fortunate to see his face today. It's cold outside, let's go in and talk. ”

As he spoke, he also came to pull Zhao Guanhou's arm, and Shanqi hurriedly introduced: "This is my sworn brother, Kawashima Naniwa." That is also a celebrity in our forty-nine city, the owner of the Aoki Mansion, Mr. Aoki Xuanjun. I really didn't expect that Aoki-kun was also invited today, and your face is really big. ”

These two Fusang people have no worse mastery of the Jin country's etiquette language than the Jin people, and Zhao Guanhou compared them with Banxi Hachiro in his heart and found that they have one thing in common, that is, they are very integrated.

They all try to dress themselves up as Chinese to avoid a sense of psychological distance from their countrymen, and in this regard, they are smarter and more difficult to deal with than Prussians, Albion and other countrymen. If anyone really treats them as their own because of this, I am afraid that they will be greatly affected.

When I entered the first floor, I only heard the sound of music, mixed with the laughter of men or the whispering of men and women. Several tall men with red faces staggered out of it and almost collided with the group. (To be continued.) )