Chapter 140: Summer Palace
Zhao Guanhou in the last life, the so-called keyboard cabinet, this kind of person, it is not unseen, they have no intersection with each other, and they can't talk about friendship, but they still have an impression of this kind of person. They may have seen where there are deficiencies, what is wrong with them, and they have certain abilities. But to get them to solve the problem, it is difficult for the strong.
Whether a thing is right or wrong cannot only be judged by the reason, or in other words, in the actual implementation of the work, the reason does not matter. Jin Guo is indeed full of malpractices now, but most of the bad rules have become customized, and the interests involved are complex.
In addition, there are still the so-called ancestral constitutional, ancient laws and other systems, like a huge and solid shackles, which is not only a constraint on the Dajin Kingdom, but also a guarantee for the maintenance of the entire Jin State system. If you want to move this shackle, you must first find the point of breaking the game, and then have a capable person slowly sled, and change it little by little in a long time.
This involves both the redistribution of interests and the change of the power structure. It is necessary to pay part of the benefits in exchange for the support of some people, and part of the law must be changed, but part of the law must be retained, and it cannot be completed unless it is a veteran. But now, whether it is Weng Fangtian or Kang Zuyi, they lack the ability to do so.
"I heard Yuan Weiting say that when drinking champagne in the palace, the cork was punctured with a needle in advance, and the champagne gas had already run out and had no taste. However, because it ran out of gas, it was guaranteed that there was no foam, so as not to let the foam splash on the nobles, and not to fly out and hurt people. It is better for the wine to have no taste than for the eunuchs to have no heads, so the eunuchs picked up the champagne like this. This is the case in the palace, and the same is true outside the palace, the emperor only wants to do things, no matter who does things, it is strange that he can do things. ”
"What's more important is that in the eyes of these people he uses, he only knows that there is a son, but he doesn't know how to support the emperor, but he can't hear them mention the word queen mother. This idea is right and wrong to be put aside, but it is definitely not suitable for today's court situation, I am afraid that in the future, the crime of separating mother and son will not be escaped. Like Wang Xiaohang at today's banquet, in front of Pi Ni Li, he talked a lot about changing the law, saying that Dajin was difficult to maintain, and he obviously didn't take the Buddha in his eyes, how could he do anything with such an attitude? ”
Hearing what he said, Wan Yan Yuqing's face also became solemn, "The Baoguo in the capital is very fashionable, and Zhang Qiaoye is the backer behind it, and many people go to cling to it." If I didn't listen to you, I'm afraid I would have to join in the fun, like you said, if you really go to the list, it will inevitably be blamed on the Queen Mother. If I list my name, I'm afraid I'm going to involve Amma. ”
Originally, Wanyan Yuqing was a woman with a very fixed opinion, otherwise it would be difficult to break into such a big name as Jin Shigongzi in the capital, let alone make friends with foreigners, and mix like a fish in water in the concession. With her character, like the Baoguo Association, she will definitely make up for it. But now that she is with Zhao Guanhou, it is impossible not to listen to her husband's words, so she has no choice but not to participate, and even took a lot of playthings, in the capital, the limelight is gradually weakening, and many people gradually look down on her.
In this matter, she didn't say it in her mouth, and she was naturally uncomfortable in her heart, but when she heard Zhao Guanhou say it today, it was a blessing in disguise. She came from a huge family, so she was extremely sensitive to such issues, and now she knew that her father and brother would not be involved, but it was much easier.
Zhao Guanhou smiled and shook his head: "That's not going to happen." Since the Baoguo is a very fashionable thing, just like the original photo studio and small train, there are many curious people, and it is not a big deal if you really join in the fun. It's like listening to a drama in Beijing, you praise Tan and call the sky, and I hold Wang Datou, can you say who is wrong? I can't say if there is a calamity. The Queen Mother is not a foolish person, and naturally knows the truth below, if you don't want people to play, there will be something to say a long time ago, the law is not responsible for the public, it doesn't matter if you join or not. However, it is always a good thing not to mix with them, and those who mix will regret it sooner or later. At least the money was gone. That Zhang Yinheng, I'm afraid he is really going to get into trouble. ”
"Zhang Yinheng is to blame for the Queen Mother, after all, there will be no good end, in this world, I think it is still the Queen Mother, these people can't turn it over. Just now, Pi Nili said that you should prepare a gift for Cisheng, eighty percent of it is to be called, if your fake braid is exposed, how can it be good? It's all my fault, so I told you to cut braids, and you too, just give a mallet and be serious, it's not easy to do now. ”
Zhao Guanhou grabbed her shoulders and took a sip on her face, "This is also called a thing?" How many years has Lord Yin been wearing that fake braid, and you can't see it when you are the old lady? If you see through it, you don't say it's broken, but you don't see it. The old lady was shrewd, and she knew better than anyone else when she understood and when she should be confused. As long as I can do errands for her, it's not a business. ”
The two of them talked and walked, and they had already reached the next place, Yuqing's face was slightly red, "I live in Eniang's place now, and if I don't return at night, it is very annoying for Eniang to ask questions." Besides, I'm afraid that you're a guest here, so I won't go in......"
The two of them have been separated for a long time, and it is the time when the firewood meets, and the dress of Shigege is still worn for the first time, which makes it even more annoying. But what she said also made sense, Zhao Guanhou only whispered in her ear: "When I send that prince away, I will go to you again." When I am free, I have to go to my mother-in-law to worship me. ”
"When you send the prince away, I'll go to Jinmen to find you......" Yuqing was close to him for a while, straightened his clothes and sent him off the carriage, and the two were reluctant to part. Zhao Guanhou had just arrived outside the gate of the mansion, but he saw the old housekeeper here in the mansion coming over and giving him a salute, "Uncle, you are back." There was a guest who came to pay a visit, and he was waiting in the concierge, and the little one was afraid that you would not come back and that it would be difficult to settle down. ”
"My guest? Is there a sticker? Zhao Guanhou was suspicious in his heart, it is said that he has no friends here, if there is a guest, it should be after he has received the prince, and someone will come to make friends, is it possible that the cold stove in the capital is popular to burn to this point?
He took the sticker in confusion, and when he saw the name on it, he showed a hint of an embarrassed smile and asked, "Where are the people?" ”
In the concierge, a man in a suit and a top hat on his head, as if he was a comprador of a foreign company, sat on a wooden chair with Erlang's legs crossed. While looking at the eight large gold-shell pocket watches in his hand, he was bored with melon seeds and spit out the melon seed skin everywhere.
Zhao Guanhou walked in and took a few looks, and coughed, "Second Master Sai, you are not enjoying happiness in Jinmen, why did you come to the capital." Come on, why don't you say it in advance, you say, how embarrassed it is to throw you in this gatehouse. ”
Hearing this, the man jumped up from the chair all of a sudden, turned around, and smiled at Zhao Guanhou, "Brother, wherever you go, don't even want to throw your second master down." I heard that you went to Beijing to run an errand, and I was afraid that there was no capable messenger around you. Who knew that you were good, you would be accompanied by someone everywhere, let me wait here for a long time, and now it will be dark, and I will not eat anything. Hurry up, ask me for a fried bell for Juxian Hall, and then ask for a ladder duck paw for Tonghetang, I'm not hungry."
Although the person who came was wearing men's clothes, he could still recognize it at a glance, it was the Sai Jinhua who had recently been mixed in Jinmen and was known as the second master of Sai. She already spoke a very authentic northern dialect, and the original southern accent was just used as a decoration to add a little flattery.
The housekeeper of Nafu could see that this woman dressed as a man was also a little courteous in her demeanor, but she couldn't guess what her identity was with Zhao Guanhou, and she didn't dare to ask more, as long as she sent someone to prepare the car and order food. Zhao Guanhou made a gesture of invitation, but Sai Jinhua grabbed his arm without seeing it and ran all the way to the inner house.
"Okay, little brother, wherever you go, you have a good woman with you. I won't mention that foreign widow, why is there still a Hensme waiting in Beijing? Do you want me to talk to Han Zhi and ask her to get ready and make room for people? ”
"My second sister Sai, just spare your life, I don't dare to say this, you want to smash the pot. Poor friends can't be forgotten, the wife of the dregs doesn't go to the court, no matter what happens outside, Hanzhi's main room can't be moved. But these women don't have a fuel-efficient lamp, and it's hard for me. ”
Sai Jinhua sneered when she heard him say this, took out a set of cheongsam from her baggage without seeing it, walked to the back room to change her clothes, and said while changing: "You are still a bit of a human heart, so I want you to be affectionate, and my sister loves to run with you." You too, you don't bring a few people with you to Beijing, just like that Fengxi, your appearance is also good, and you still have a bit of martial arts on your body, take it with you, you can not only work for you as a subordinate, but also warm the quilt at night, how good? Now living here, the subordinates are all outsiders, and they can't use it effectively. Sister, I will suffer a little loss, I will be a doorman for you these days, and help you entertain guests, so that they will not delay you things. ”
Zhao Guanhou had to ask at this time: "Second sister, you are not in Jinmen, why did you come to the capital again?" Could it be that you want to change the dock and come to the capital? ”
Sai Jinhua changed into a brand-new pink cheongsam at this time, took an old knife brand cigarette in her hand, sat next to Zhao Guanhou, and spit out a smoke ring. "You're right, I just want to change the dock. I've made a lot of money in Jinmen, and if I stay there a lot, it's a good place to go. But I'm a man, it's just a problem, and I have a big heart. I always want to be famous, and if I want to be famous, I have to enter Beijing. This time Prince Henry came, it was an opportunity, if I could meet with the prince and take a group photo, I am afraid that I will not be able to make a name for myself? In the future, will it be a matter to open a wharf in Beijing? ”
Now it's different from the past, Sai Jinhua is in the lower part of Jinmen, the carriage and horses are Yingmen, and Jinmen County has to give her face, and if you want to see her, you have to make an appointment in advance and queue for a long time. The name of the second master of the race is getting louder and louder, and even Zhao Guanhou calls her second sister when he sees her. Her current ideal is no longer to live in Tianjin, but to enter Beijing for development and leap into Longmen.
Zhao Guanhou is not very supportive of her idea, mainly because her connections are now in Jinmen, and when she arrives in Beijing, she has to start all over again. Whether it's good or bad, it's hard to say. But she is very confident
"It's okay, I'm not in a hurry now, but my reputation has to be beaten. Besides, if I talk to Prince Henry this time, I will definitely have a chance to become famous. That Bassens, who is related to Henry's daughter-in-law, I have his letter here, and I will do it as long as I have the opportunity to hand it in. ”
Speaking of this, she has to thank Zhao Guanhou again, "If it was just to open the dock and usher in the delivery, it would just be to make a little money, which is better than now, I negotiated a business for others, and only took a rebate of one point, which is enough for me to eat for a few years." Now that I don't have to worry about money, I just want to make a name for myself, and you have to help me this time. ”
Sai Jinhua said this, and leaned her head on Zhao Guanhou's shoulder, "As long as you have the opportunity to introduce me in this time, my sister will not let you be busy in vain, I will give you whatever you want, I will give you ......"
Zhao Guanhou took a dig on her chest, "Don't give anything first, let me ask first, can you help me prepare something?" I'm having such a thing right now......"
At noon the next day, a Sula from Inshou Palace came to the door, and Sai Jinhua had already changed into a robe and a horse coat at this time, and was carrying the menzi's errand on the door. led this Sula to the inner house, and sent ten taels of silver for Zhao Guanhou, which made this Sula smile happily and hurriedly thanked him
"Lord Zhao is really a friend, and he has a wide hand, no wonder his godfather said, whoever runs your mansion must be blessed. The little Ruijin is the godson of Mr. Li, and he is the old man's family, and the queen mother asks about you today, so you can go into the garden to see you. ”
Wearing a yellow vest with flowers, they are all brought, and after putting them on, follow Sula to the car, and Sula has a sign in his hand, so it is easy to enter the door, and he leads it, first to the pantry. Sulla's status is low, and he is usually rewarded with four taels or eight taels, which is the norm. Sai Jinhua's ten taels of silver really moved him, and his attitude was excellent.
"Lord Zhao, this Summer Palace is a good place, I don't know how much silver was spent in it, it was purely a garden piled up with snowflakes and silver. If you want to see, the slave will take you around carefully, as long as you change your clothes and watch from a distance, you will be fine, and you will not rush anyone. Galeries Lafayette, who is walking after dinner, you will wait in the pantry for a while, and when she comes back, she will be the first to call you. ”
"I, a foreign official, am also qualified to be called?"
"Look at what you said, what's wrong with the foreign officer? This time, the foreigner prince came, and he didn't expect you to maintain it, who would dare to underestimate it? Are you hungry? If you're hungry, I'll get you some refreshments. ”
The two were talking, and suddenly, a young eunuch lifted the curtain and looked at it, and asked with a straight face, "Zhao Guanhou is here?" ”
"Yes, Xiaguan Zhao Guanhou. But Galeries Lafayette called? ”
"Not Galeries Lafayette, it's long live." The eunuch looked indifferent, "Long live sent someone to look for you, but I didn't find you, and then I heard that you entered the garden, and you searched up and down, and almost broke your leg, so I found you." Lafayette walked for a while after dinner, Banzai is very anxious now, follow me to Yulan Hall, don't let Banzai wait for a hurry. ”
That Sula was just a servant, and he couldn't mention it in front of the little eunuch, and he didn't even dare to say a few words. Zhao Guanhou only gave a salute, and handed over a silver ticket of ten taels, "Good brother, please do me a favor, how about helping me cover up?" The Queen Mother will come back from a walk, she should call me up, if you can't find anyone, the lower officials can't afford to be guilty. ”
The little eunuch didn't accept the silver ticket, and his head shook like a rattle, "That's not possible." Long live your urgency, who dares to hide it? Besides, I just saw Miao Qingke coming, Lafayette must be painting with her, that is an hour, when do it? Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and follow me. ”
Zhao Guanhou saw that the little eunuch was in a hurry, his face also fell, the silver ticket was taken back, and the big horse golden knife sat down, but he put on a posture like a mountain and refused to move the place. (To be continued.) )