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Chapter 140 The Summer Palace

In his previous life, people like the so-called keyboard cabinet have not been seen before. They have no interaction with each other and cannot talk about friendship, but they still have a feeling for such people.''    They may have seen some shortcomings when they are down there, saying that there are problems, and they have certain abilities. But it is difficult to let them solve the problem.

One thing is whether it is right or wrong, and it cannot be just a matter of reason, or in the actual implementation of work, reason is irrelevant. The Jin Dynasty is indeed full of bad policies, but most of the bad rules have become customs, and the interests involved are complicated. From the governors and governors to the officials of the yamen, they all share the benefits and take them for granted.

In addition, there are also so-called constitutions of ancestors, ancient principles and methods, etc., which are like a huge and strong shackle. It is not only a constraint on the Great Jin Kingdom, but also a guarantee for the entire Jin Kingdom system. If you want to move this shackle, you must first find the point of breaking the deadlock, and then there are capable people who slowly move and change it little by little over a long period of time.

This involves both the reallocation of interests and the changes in the power structure. We have to pay part of the interests in exchange for support from some people. Some laws need to be changed, but some laws must be retained, and it cannot be completed by veterans. But now, whether it is Weng Fangtian or Kang Zuyi, they lack the ability in this regard.

"I heard Yuan Weiting say that when drinking champagne in the palace, I used needles to break the cork in advance. The champagne gas had long been gone and had no smell. But because it ran out, there was no foam, it was ensured that the foam would not splash on the nobles, nor would the cork fly out to hurt people. The wine had no smell, which was better than the eunuchs without a head, so the eunuchs cleaned up the champagne like this. This was the case in the palace and outside the palace. The emperor only wanted to do things, and no matter who did things, it would be strange if the person who did things could do things."

"More important point is that the people he used only know that they have a son, but not mother, and how they support the emperor, but they can't hear the word "Empress Dowager". This idea is right and wrong, but it is definitely not suitable for today's court. I am afraid that in the future, the charge of alienating mother and son will not be able to escape. For example, Wang Xiaohang, at the banquet today, talked about reform in front of Pi Ni Li, and said that Da Jin was difficult to maintain, and it was obvious that he did not take the Buddha seriously. How could he do such an attitude?"

After hearing what he said, Wanyan Yuqing's face became solemn. "It's very fashionable to protect the Congress in the capital, and Zhang Qiaoye is behind him, and many people are following him. If I didn't listen to you, I would have to join in the fun. As you said, if I really go to list the name, I will inevitably blame the Queen Mother. If I list the name, I'm afraid I will involve Ama."

Originally, Wanyan Yuqing was a woman with a very certain opinion, otherwise it would be difficult to make a name for Mr. Jin Shi in the capital, let alone make friends with foreigners and get along in the concession. With her personality, she must have joined in as much fun as the National Protection Council. But now that she has followed Zhao Guanhou, she cannot ignore her husband's words, so she has to not participate, and has also taken many tricks. Among the playboys in the capital, the limelight has gradually weakened, and many people gradually look down on her.

She felt uncomfortable without saying this, but today she heard Zhao Guanhou talk about it, but today she was lucky in disguise. She was born in a huge family and was extremely sensitive to such issues. Now she knew that it would not involve her father and brother, so she was much more relaxed.

Zhao Guanhou smiled and shook his head, "That's not the case. Since the Protected Congress is a very fashionable thing, just like the photo studio and the train at the time, there are many curious people. It would be nothing great if you really want to play. Just like listening to a opera in Beijing, you praise Tan Yaotian, and I praise Wang Datou, who is wrong? Not to mention whether there is any disaster. The Empress Dowager is not a fool, so she naturally knows the truth below. If she doesn't want to make people play, she will have something to say long ago. It doesn't matter if the law doesn't blame the public, and it doesn't matter whether they join or not. But if they don't interfere with them, it's always a good thing. Those who interfere will regret it sooner or later. At least the money will be wasted. That Zhang Yinheng, I'm afraid he will really cause trouble."

"Zhang Yinheng was blamed on the Empress Dowager, but there would be no good ending. I think this world is still the Empress Dowager, and these people can't get over it. Just now, Pi Ni Li said that you would prepare gifts to Ci Sheng, and it was probably to be summoned. If your fake braid is exposed, what's the good thing? It's all my fault. I'm so blaming you for cutting braids. So, you're serious about giving me a stick. It's not easy to deal with."

Zhao Guanhou held her shoulder and sipped on her face, "This is also a matter? Lord Yin has been wearing the fake braid for many years. Can't you see it as an old lady? See it through and say it out loud, just pretend that she didn't see it. The old lady was shrewd. When did she understand and when she should be confused, she knew better than anyone else. As long as I can do errands for her, this matter is not a matter."

The two of them were talking and had already arrived at the lower place. Yu Qing's face turned slightly red. "I live in my mother's place now. I don't have a night to stay. My mother is going to ask questions and it's very annoying. Besides, I'm afraid that if you have guests here, I won't go in..."

The two of them had been together for a long time, and the Ten Princess was the first time they were wearing this outfit, which made them even more annoying. But what she said made sense. Zhao Guanhou only whispered in her ear: "When I send that prince away, I will go to find you again. If I have time, I will go to worship my mother-in-law."

"When you send the prince away, I'll go to Tianjin to find you..." Yu Qing got close to him for a while, put his clothes on him and sent him off the carriage. The two of them parted reluctantly. Zhao Guanhou had just arrived outside the mansion, but saw the old housekeeper coming over and bowing to him. "Uncle, you are back. A guest came to pay a visit and was waiting in the doorman. The young man was afraid that you would not come back and it would be difficult to settle down."

"My guest? Do you have any greetings?" Zhao Guanhou felt suspicious. He said that he had no friends here. If he had a guest, he would have someone to come to make friends after he received the prince. Could it be that the cold stove in the capital is so popular?

He took the prayer post in confusion. When he saw the name on it, he showed an awkward smile and asked, "Where are the person?"

In the doorman, a man wearing a suit and a top hat on his head, as if he was a comprador from a foreign company. He raised his legs and sat on a wooden chair. While looking at the eight large gold-shelled pocket watches in his hand, he was bored and ate melon seeds, spitting the melon seeds everywhere.

Zhao Guanhou walked in and looked at it for a few times, coughed, "Sai Erye, you are not enjoying your life in Tianjin, why are you here to the capital? Why don't you say it in advance? Tell me, how embarrassed you are to throw you in this doorman."

The man suddenly jumped up from the chair when he heard this, turned around, and smiled at Zhao Guanhou, "Brother, don't even think of throwing your second master from Sai down wherever you are. I heard that you went to Beijing to do errands, but I was afraid that there would be no capable person around you. I went to Beijing specifically? Who knew that you were good, and there was someone to accompany you wherever you went, so I asked me to wait here for a long time. It was getting dark, and I didn't eat anything. Hurry up, ask me for a bell from Juxiantang, and then ask for a ladder duck foot of Tonghetang. I'm very hungry."

Although the person who came was wearing men's clothes, he could still recognize it at a glance. It was Sai Jinhua, who had been in Tianjin recently and was known as Sai Erye. She spoke very authentic Northern dialect, and her original southern accent was just used as a decoration, which added a bit of charm.

The housekeeper could see that the woman dressed as a man and was also a little arrogant in her behavior, but she couldn't guess what her identity was with Zhao Guanhou and didn't dare to ask too much. She just sent someone to prepare a car and ordered food. Zhao Guanhou made a call in a position, but Sai Jinhua held his arm without seeing him and ran all the way to the inner house.

"Okay, my brother, wherever you are, you will be accompanied by a good woman. I won't mention that foreign widow, why is there a Hensmei waiting in Beijing? Do I want me to say to Hanzhi and make her ready and make room for people?"

"My second sister Sai, please spare your life. I didn't dare to say this. If you want to say it, you will definitely make a fuss. A poor and humble friend cannot forget it. A wife who is a bad person will not leave the court. No matter what happens outside, Han Zhi's main wife cannot move. But it is difficult for me to have no fuel-efficient lamp for these women."

When Sai Jinhua heard him say this, she laughed and took out a set of cheongsam from her bag without seeing her, walked to the inner room to change her clothes, and said while changing: "You are quite a bit popular, just for your affection and intentionality. My sister loves to follow you. So, you don't bring a few people to Beijing, just like Feng Xi, who looks good, and you have some martial arts skills with you. You can work for you and warm your quilt at night. How good is it? Now living here, the servants are all outsiders, and they can't use them. Sister, I will suffer a little loss. I will be a doorman for you these days and help you socialize with guests so that they won't delay your troubles."

Zhao Guanhou only then asked: "Second sister, you are not in Tianjin, why are you coming to Beijing again? Could it be that you want to change the dock and go to Beijing to find a trip?"

Sai Jinhua changed into a brand new pink cheongsam, held an old sword cigarette in her hand, sat beside Zhao Guanhou, and vomited a cigarette ring. "You are right, I just want to change the dock. In Tianjin, I have made a lot of money. If I keep going there, it would be a good place. But I am a person who is just a problem and has a big heart. I always want to make a name for myself. If I want to become famous, I have to go to Beijing. This time Prince Henry came here, it is an opportunity. If I can meet the prince and take a photo together, I am still afraid that I will not be famous? Will it be a big deal when I go to Beijing to open a dock in the future?"

Now it is different from the past. Sai Jinhua is at the bottom of Tianjin, and the carriages and horses are everywhere. Tianjin County wants to give her face. If you want to see her, you have to make an appointment in advance and line up for a long time. Sai Erye’s name is getting louder and louder. Even Zhao Guanhou calls her second sister when he sees her. Her current ideal is no longer trapped in Tianjin, but wants to go to Beijing to develop and leaps on the dragon gate.

Zhao Guanhou was not very supportive of her idea, mainly because her connections are now in Tianjin, and when she arrives in Beijing, she has to start over. It is hard to say whether it is good or bad. But she is very confident.

"It's okay. I'm not in a hurry now, but I always have to make a name for myself. Besides, as long as I talk to Prince Henry this time, I will definitely have a chance to become famous. That Bassen, he is intimate with Henry's wife, and I have his letter. As long as I have the chance to hand it over, it will definitely work."

Speaking of this level, she had to thank Zhao Guanhou again. "If I had just opened a dock and welcomed and sent it, it would have been just a small amount of money. How could I compare to now? I negotiated a business for someone and only got a one-cent rebate, which would be enough for me to eat for a few years. Now I no longer worry about money, I just want to make a name for myself. 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 chance to introduce me this time, I won't let you be in vain. I'll give you whatever you want..."

Zhao Guanhou tugged on her chest, "Don't say that you'll give me everything, I'll ask first, can you prepare something for me? I have such a thing now..."

At noon the next day, a Sula from Renshou Palace found the door. Sai Jinhua had already changed into a long gown and jacket, carrying the door's errand. She led the Sula to the inner house and gave Zhao Guanhou ten taels of silver. This made Sula smile happily and hurriedly thanked him.

"Mr. Zhao is really a friend, and his face is wide. No wonder his godfather said that whoever runs to your house will be blessed. The little Ruijin is the godson of General Manager Li, who is passing on a message for him. Now the empress dowager asks you and let you go to the garden to meet you."

He wore a yellow jacket with a feather and was well-dressed. After wearing it, he followed Sula into the car. Sula had a sign in her hand, so it was easy to enter the door. He led it to the tea room first. Sula had a low status and usually had to give four or eight taels of silver, which was the norm. The ten taels of silver from Sai Jinhua really touched him, and his attitude was very good.

"Mr. Zhao, this Summer Palace is a good place. I don't know how much money I spend in it. It's just a garden made of snowflakes and silver. If you want to see it, I will take you to take a walk next day. As long as you change your clothes and look from a distance, there will be no problem and you won't be able to catch anyone. The Lord Lafayette is taking a walk after dinner. You'll wait in the tea room for a while. When she always comes back for a walk, she will definitely be the first to call you."

"I, a foreign official, are also qualified to call me?"

"Look at what you said, what's wrong with the foreign official? This time the foreign prince came, and he still hoped you could maintain it. Who dares to underestimate it? Are you hungry? If you are hungry, I will give you some snacks."

As the two were talking, suddenly, a young eunuch lifted up the curtain and looked at it, and asked with a straight face: "Hale Zhao Guan is here?"

"Yes, the lower official Zhao Guanhou. But the Lord Lafayette shouted?"

"It's not Lady Buddha, it's Long Live." The eunuch looked cold and said, "Long Live sent someone to find you. Later, I heard that you entered the garden and searched you again. I almost broke my legs and found you. Lady Buddha took a walk after dinner. Long Live is very anxious now. Follow me to Yulan Hall, don't let Long Live wait for a hurry."

The Sula was just a servant, and she couldn't raise it in front of the eunuch. Even if she said a few words, she didn't dare. Zhao Guanhou only gave a gift and handed over a silver note of ten taels over. "Good brother, please help me to cover it up. What if the empress dowager comes back from a walk later, she should call me up. If you can't find anyone, the official will not be able to afford to be guilty."

The little eunuch didn't receive the silver bill, and his head was like a rattle. "That's not true. Long live to call you up and shout, who dares to cover it up? Besides, I saw Miao Qingke coming just now. Lao Fu must have painted her. It's an hour to say that. When will you have to wait? Stop talking nonsense, follow me quickly."

Seeing that the little eunuch was anxious, Zhao Guanhou put down his face and took the silver note back. He sat down with the golden sword, but he looked like he was still as if he was unmoved and refused to move the place.
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