"The power plant I promised you landed on this time. No matter what method you use, you always have to ask Jinguo to help you build the power plant. In terms of capital contribution, Jin Guo contributes a part of the capital, and of course, you also have to contribute a part. I think you should have the budget for this. ”

"Of course, I certainly have a budget. I prepared 200,000 pounds, note that, not 200,000 francs, but 200,000 Albion pounds. This will be the largest investment of Wallby Bank in the gold country, and if you can make things happen, the commission you get will be enough to pay off the debt you owe me. So I'm thinking now whether I should hope you make it or whether I should hope you fail. ”

Mrs. Jensen laughed as she spoke, and Zhao Guanhou pretended to be annoyed and went up to arrest her, and the two chased and fled, laughing in the small room. Until he dragged Mrs. Jenson to the bed, Mrs. Jenson's laughter was still heard far away.

At the same time, Jinmen, within the Zhao house. Su Hanzhi was under the oil lamp, carefully making shoes for Zhao Guanhou, although she had money, she didn't have to do this rough work by herself, but she still firmly believed that Guanhou was most comfortable wearing shoes made by herself.

The governor of Zhili is stationed in Jinmen in spring, summer and autumn, and in Baoding in winter. Han Rong agreed to negotiate here, and he also intended to let the foreigners leave Jinmen to come to Baoding to negotiate, putting on the attitude that he was the master and the foreigners were guests, and he was prestigious.

Fujian Mansion, two hundred and five, Baoding is two hundred and fifty miles away from Jinmen, just as Jinmen is from the capital. The food here is also very famous, and there are two of them that stand out. First, because of the relationship between the governor's yamen, serving the Xinjiang ministers, the official cuisine came into being; The second is that in the streets and alleys, you can see donkey meat burning shops.

Xu Er's shop was not far from the governor's yamen, and some of the officials who came to the yamen on errands couldn't wait for an interview, so they also ate a donkey fire here and asked for a bowl of donkey soup. Because of his good craftsmanship and sufficient materials, he was highly appreciated by officials, earned a lot of silver, and got along very well with the people in the governor's yamen.

As time went by, he also saw a lot of officials, even if it was a big man with a red and blue top, he also saw countless people, and it is said that anyone who sees him can deal with it calmly. It is not uncommon for a young military attache with a blue top to eat a piece of roasted meat with donkey money and a bowl of donkey miscellaneous soup at his place. But when there was a blonde, blue-eyed, ice-skinned woman next to the official, who accompanied him to drink donkey soup and eat fire, he was surprised.

Rao is Xu Er has lived for so many years, but it is the first time he has seen this kind of thing, and he can't help but peek at it. Seeing the two of them mixing oil in honey, they got together from time to time and whispered, and then laughed for a while, it seemed like a good couple, which was really strange.

There are not many men in the Dajin Kingdom who can catch the women of Taixi, not to mention that this woman has a good face, dresses luxuriously, and is clearly a rich person, and will also look at the four products of the Jin Kingdom?

But looking at the two of them, followed by the eight officials of the Governor's Yamen, they knew that their identities were not idle, and they did not dare to be slow in the slightest. Han Rong treats Zhao Guanhou very preferentially, he is in urgent need of an interpreter, let alone someone who can deal with foreigners. After Zhao Guanhou arrived in Baoding, he came into contact with Albiang Consul James twice, and they were very compatible. As for Consul Antoine with Capet, although he was a little dirty, on the whole, he was able to maintain a superficial friendship, which was already the best ending for Han Rong.

It is because he wants to eat some local food in Baoding, and there is no reason for him to be inaccurate. Zhao Guanhou has admired the name of dragon meat in the sky and donkey meat in the ground for a long time, so he naturally will not let go of the authentic delicacy of Baoding.

It's just that in his opinion, a European lady like Jensen may not be interested in this kind of food. However, if the two want to maintain this relationship for a long time, the compromise between them is the most important. If she can only compromise on her own, but she is unwilling to compromise for herself, then it is better for this relationship to end as soon as possible. Seeing Jensen frowning, although it was very difficult to eat, but the donkey meat in his hand was burned and eaten with the donkey offal soup, Zhao Guanhou had a little worry in his heart.

"I look at you, you don't seem to like eating this, in fact, you can give it up. Although there are no good fan restaurants here in Baoding, as long as you open your mouth, Han Dashuai's subordinates can still find a few chefs who make fan dishes. ”

"I don't like this damn donkey meat, I hate this skew even more, eating this always makes me feel sick! But if you like it, I have to like it," Jensen's eyes were hot, and there was no need to be subtle because Capet's language was unknown to outsiders. "When I was in Africa, I ate raw meat, compared to this, it doesn't matter how disgusting this thing is, we will get along for a long time in the future, so I have to learn to adapt to your diet, and of course you have to adapt to mine."

Zhao Guanhou's heart softened when he said this, and he didn't dare to look at her anymore, so he lowered his head and drank the rest of the donkey soup. But he was not in a hurry to get up, but talked to Jenson about business.

"James and Antoine don't have a good relationship, and in this conflict, the Albion Concession has not suffered any losses, and there is no position to ask for compensation. James, as we say, is to heckle. If the Capetians want compensation, in line with the principle of equal interests, they can also make trouble and demand compensation. If he doesn't want it, he doesn't care. So what I'm dealing with is not two countries, but one state. ”

"You're very smart and you see their problems very thoroughly." Jensen nodded approvingly, "If you go to your court to do foreign affairs, you may be as good as your Zhang Dashuai." But now, your wisdom doesn't make sense. Antoine is not easy to deal with, and James will not give up the benefits that may be obtained. If I agree to date Antoine, I can do earn you some benefits, but I'm sure you're not going to let me do that, right? My dear. ”

Zhao Guanhou smiled, "My dear, I'm not one of those stupid people, I really think that I can get extra chips by relying on beauty tricks." No matter how obsessed Monsieur Antoine is with you, he is always a consul and must be responsible for the interests of his country. Although this incident is not a lesson plan, it is still an opportunity to rip off the bamboo, and they will not let it go. What's more, Antoine and I still have personal grudges, and they won't give me face. If Han Dashuai knew the truth, I don't know if he would want to use my head to appease Mr. Antoine's anger. ”

Mrs. Jenson was still very insightful when she got down to business: "That doesn't make sense. Your contradictions belong to private individuals, but the mission you shoulder belongs to the state. They distinguish between public and private, and will not affect official affairs because of such personal grievances. With all due respect, it is impossible for you to get them to give up the indemnity, and if you can't negotiate terms with them, then you can only let the minister in Beijing talk to your general minister. But what's the benefit in that case? ”

She made a gesture of spreading her hands, "If I can mediate successfully, I will get a thank you fee from your court." You shouldn't have to cause me to lose this money, after all, it's our money...... Not to mention my power plant. For your sake, I can lend your governor a sum of money, with which he may pay the indemnity, and then let him pay the debt in other ways. That way he's out of trouble, and you can get a 20% kickback, which I think is a good deal for us. This rebate was enough for us to spend an unforgettable summer in Brussels. ”

"You're going to get your power plant, and of course, I'm going to get my rebate too. You have a point, it's a path of happiness for all, but I don't want to do it right now. I don't love my court, but since I am an official, I have taken money and collected money to do things, this is my ethics. So let me try it, baby, and if it doesn't work, you can come forward again. ”

Seeing that he had made up his mind, Mrs. Jensen had no choice but to sigh, "Well, since you have decided, I will help you within my authority." But I hope you understand, I also have my own position, Warby Bank, and I also have Wallby Bank's position. ”

"Well, I understand, let's each work hard for our own position. As for who will benefit, let's look at the negotiations. ”

Since the conversation between the two was in Capetian language, the others couldn't understand what was said at all, and they only felt that the atmosphere between the two had become a little weird, and several officials were a little uncertain in their hearts. I am afraid that this foreign woman will turn her face and ruin the governor's calculations, and she will not have good fruit to eat.

When he returned to the governor's yamen, Han Rong didn't wait for Zhao Guanhou to find him, but took the initiative to find him. Before Zhao Guanhou knelt down to Shi Shen, he had already raised his hand to help him up, "When is it, don't talk about these vulgar rites." He looked at Mrs. Jensen on the side, who lifted her skirt playfully and turned to the reception room on the other side, and then Han Rong lowered his voice and said:

"Guanhou, I'm afraid things can't be delayed. I got a telegram, and there were people in the court who were fighting...... I don't know what kind of person would say the words of war at this moment. It is said that it is a small station to watch the exercise, and seeing that the new army is strong, and there is also a certainty of victory in the war with the Capetians. We should not back down but show strength, and use this battle to wash away the shame of Goryeo. Although it is still only a sparse performance, and it has not been approved by the Son of Heaven, as soon as the peace talks fail, things will be variable. If it is a dry and clear stream, it is really said that long live the heart of the war, I am afraid that it will not be the second disaster of Goryeo? When it comes to fighting, everyone can talk about it, but what about soldiers? What about salary? You are a member of the new army, you know the situation, you can fight this battle or not, you should have a certain number, right? ”

Zhao Guanhou knew that Han Rong was afraid of repeating the story of Goryeo. At the beginning, the situation in Goryeo was also the main battle of Weng Fangtian, and the chapter was the main peace. But after losing the battle, he first took off Zhang Tong's yellow coat and picked up three flowers. If it weren't for his meritorious service back then, I'm afraid it would be difficult for the leader to complete. Now he only retains the title of a scholar of the Wenhua Temple, and lives in the Xianliang Temple.

Since Li Lansun died in July last year, Weng Fangtian has been hidden as the leader of the Qingliu with the respect of the emperor. At that time, Han Rong and Shen Gui, the leader of the Qingliu faction of Weng Fangtian's division, were divided into enemies, and even could not hold power for more than ten years after being suppressed. Now the leader of the Northern Qingliu who is relied on has passed away, and the relationship with Weng Fangtian is the same as that of the day. If this battle starts, I am afraid that the end will be even more unbearable than that day, and Han Rong at this time has actually succumbed.

His woman is a foreigner, and his superiors have softened, logically, Zhao Guanhou stepped down at this time and became a translator with peace of mind, assisting them in negotiating the price and collecting commissions, there is nothing wrong with it. But he thought about it for a while, but he still said: "Marshal, this matter should be done to close the gaps, and you will never dare to start a war and ruin the overall situation." ”

In fact, his attitude was not clear at all, and he did not have the slightest intention of approving the reparation. It's not that he is hot-blooded and wants to emulate those sages and protect the Tao with his body, but that he is here, perceiving an invisible black cauldron floating around his head.

Han Rong is no better than Yuan Weiting, and it has nothing to do with him, although he is a borrowed general, it does not mean that he will defend himself because of this. He values himself, mainly because of his relationship with Mrs. Jenson, so that he can borrow foreign debts and help him get through. Of course, Jin Guo did not dare to rely on the foreigners not to repay their debts, and Mrs. Jenson controlled the second phase of Pinghan Road, so how could she get the money.

But there is no impermeable wall in the world, once this matter is not secret and known to outsiders, and it is used to impeach Han Rong, he will inevitably throw himself out first to carry the thunder. I am a translator, and I borrow foreign debts from my own kneading, even if I want to get rid of the pot, I can't get rid of it, I'm afraid that I will be used as a victim to calm public opinion. This kind of stupid thing naturally can't be done, but it can't be said to Han Rong clearly, so you can only think of a way when you negotiate.

In his opinion, this matter is actually far from irreparable. As far as the court is concerned, after the defeat of the Goryeo army, Emperor Tianyou wanted to save face on the one hand, but on the other hand, he was also worried that if there was another defeat, the power in his hands would have to be handed over again, so he easily did not dare to fight.

Qing gossip official, there is no burden in talking about war, and he can go to the book to fight for fame, but the ministers and even the Son of Heaven who decide the direction will not easily agree to fight. What's more, although the Empress Dowager Cixi handed over power, Yu Wei is still there, and such a major matter as starting a war, no matter what, she will not bypass her, as long as she is not confused, the battle will not start.

From the perspective of foreigners, Jin Guo did a good job of sending troops to protect the concession before, so that the foreigners could not find much fault, and the claim could only be regarded as blackmail. It is good to deceive, but if you can't deceive, you won't blindly force each other, after all, as a consul, you can't afford to bear the responsibility of the war.

It's just that Han Rong is not a cadre for foreign affairs after all, and his subordinates lack people in this area, so he can't handle foreign affairs. In addition, he does know that the current Jin country cannot afford to fight a war, and it is normal to have this kind of performance. Only when it comes time for negotiations does he try to save things.

Antoine and James arrived at the governor's yamen near noon, and in this incident, the ministers of the two countries did not come forward, and only two consuls negotiated with the governor, so it can be seen that the level of the situation is not high. Mrs. Jensen, as the mediator, was also led to the venue and greeted several people, showing impartiality. It's just that her relationship with Zhao Guanhou can't be hidden from anyone, Antoine glanced at Zhao Guanhou coldly, if his gaze can be turned into substance, I'm afraid that Zhao Guanhou has been frozen at this time.

Regardless of whether it is public or private, this Capet consul will not negotiate with him well, Jensen smiled at Zhao Guanhou, and the meaning in his eyes was also very clear: surrender as soon as possible, don't waste your efforts. (To be continued.) )