Therefore, some things can be said in other places, including complaining, but it is inappropriate only in front of him.

I don’t know how to answer, tell the truth or lie? Even if you say some compliments, you have to be able to say them.

Saying compliments and flattering people are exactly Chen Tianhua's shortcomings.

At this time, Chen Tianhua became nervous and his back was soaked with sweat.

In this terrible Governor's Mansion, surrounded by high walls, there is no wind at all.

What a shame.

At this time, it is best to ask Zhao Fengchang, what does the Governor probably want to know, or what might he ask?

He should be quite aware that these aides should have specifically discussed Chen Tianhua's visit beforehand.

Zhao Fengchang was responsible for analyzing the situation for Zhang. He was actually an intelligence spy. Although the main purpose was political intelligence and supplemented by military intelligence, understanding people and understanding the situation were the basic skills of intelligence.

Zhao Fengchang must have sent someone to get to know him specifically, and perhaps even went to Xibutou Village in Shuangqi Town and other places, where he even sorted out the three generations of the Chen family.

He is also a representative figure of the constitutional monarchy, admiring Japan's constitutional monarchy, making Zhang Zhidong the Ito Hirobumi of China.

Zhao Fengchang, who has received tens of millions of dollars, walked very quickly with his body bent and small steps. He didn't even look back and kept his head down as he walked straight ahead.

Hey, hey, you want me to die, why are you so anxious?

Chen Tianhua complained in his heart, but he did not dare to stop.

He understood that if he didn't follow this big staff member, the consequences waiting for him would be very bad.

I have no choice but to follow behind and let fate take its course.

Entering the back garden, there are magnificent pavilions and pavilions everywhere, exquisite and beautiful gardens, small bridges and flowing water, lakes and mountains, and the fragrance of birds and flowers.

On a large artificial rockery, there are many people crowded in the shadows.

There are many guards at the foot of the mountain and there are strict barriers.

Chen Tianhua didn't know the name of this huge man-made mountain, so it was hard to ask.

Going up the mountain, the trees on the mountainside are lush and green, and the chirping of several birds echoes the harmony of yin and yang.

Chen Tianhua is almost constipated if he even bothers to appreciate these.

After boarding for a while, Zhao Fengchang became breathless.

This rockery is more difficult to climb than the real mountain, and the winding road is narrower. I really don’t know why Zhang Zhidong wants to drink on this unknown mountain?

Chen Tianhua saw this and hurriedly stepped forward to give him a hand. This was a sign of respect and flattery.

"Thank you very much, young master. I'm in a hurry to move back and forth in my job." Zhao Fengchang breathed heavily and finally smiled.

"This is all for the sake of being born later. Let the seniors have to run back and forth in misfortune. This is the sin of being born late."

Now, Chen Tianhua finally understood why Zhao Fengchang looked so bitter just now. It was because he came down from the rockery and made a special trip to call Chen Tianhua.

This is something that a small government servant or guard can handle. Why should a big staff member run up and down to deliver the message?

Did Zhang Zhidong intentionally let Zhao Fengchang observe Chen Tianhua more closely? Or was it to show how much he valued the latter, this amazing young man?

Chen Tianhua didn't know this, but he knew in his heart that this was Zhang Zhidong's method.

With support, the two naturally began to communicate, and Chen Tianhua quickly understood why he had to climb up and drink today.

Zhao Fengchang told him that drinking wine at high places is said to help people adapt to the rise of Yang Qi and avoid poisonous evils.

What does poisonous evil here refer to? Zhao Ziran is not in a position to explain.

Chen Tianhua guessed that the 14th day of the third lunar month might be a very taboo day for Zhang Zhidong, so he wanted to climb high, look far, drink and talk to increase his yang energy.

After talking for a while, the two of them reached the top of the mountain.

There is a semi-open small palace instead of a pavilion on the top, allowing people to enjoy the scenery with half of their body exposed.

The hall is filled with gold, jade and jade, with dazzling paintings and elegant porcelain.

The floor should be paved with high-quality felt from the alpine regions of Tsarist Russia. When you walk on it, it is soft but not concave, has sufficient resilience and has a good texture.

The attendants and maids stood on both sides, well spaced, looking at each other, and their bodies were like statues.

This is the result of specialized training.

After walking for about ten steps, we came to a stop in front of a vast and simple rooftop.

This rooftop is surrounded by flowers, all pots of various flowers. It has become a sea of ​​flowers, a veritable flower platform.

"Young Master, we are waiting here..." Zhao Fengchang hummed softly and continued to move forward.

On the rooftop thirty steps away from Chen Tianhua, there was a man in his sixties who was richly dressed and imposing. He was talking to a foreigner who looked to be in his forties, wearing a melon skin hat, a maroon silk gown and a mandarin jacket, with deep eyes and a high nose.

The middle-aged man was talking about something.

The middle-aged man spoke respectfully and bowed from time to time with a smile on his face.

Not far away, there were three middle-aged men in gorgeous casual clothes, talking quietly to each other.

When they saw someone coming up the mountain to ask for permission, they all turned their heads.

"Xinxiangshuai, Chen Tianhua who came from Hangzhou is here."

"Haha, the young master is here, let's get started."

"As commanded."

The attendants and maids standing nearby sang in unison and moved to the upper wing of the palace.

The sixty-year-old man who spoke turned around and looked in the direction of the visitor.

Zhang Xiangshuai, Zhang Zhidong!

Chen Tianhua's highly tense nerves suddenly jumped up.

I saw that he was wearing blue and white brocade casual clothes, with a crane embroidered on the chest patch, a nine-python jade belt tied around his waist, and a pair of deerskin soft-soled official boots.

The Nine Python Jade Belt cannot be tied by ordinary people. Is the white crane embroidered on the breast the same as the 'First Grade Chaoyang' above the main hall of the Yamen?

At this time, Chen Tianhua was in a state of despair. He knew that he was here to visit Governor Zhang Zhidong, but when he actually met him, he was still very nervous.

I just feel like the hairs all over my body stand on end and adrenaline is secreted rapidly.

He couldn't help but take a big step forward, knelt down on his knees, stretched his hands forward and kowtowed three times, and said loudly:

"Chen Tianhua, a grassroots citizen, comes to meet the Governor!"

"Master, please get up and talk!"

Zhang Zhidong looked indifferent and raised his right hand to let Chen Tianhua stand up.

He is also jokingly nicknamed Young Master Chen Tianhua.

"Chen Tianhua, a grassroots citizen, thanks you, sir!"

Chen Tianhua kowtowed and straightened up calmly and looked at Zhang Zhidong in front of him.

Having such close contact with the famous important ministers of the late Qing Dynasty in history, Chen Tianhua's inner world was filled with mixed emotions.

Zhang Zhidong, one of the four famous resurgence ministers in the late Qing Dynasty, was an important historical figure who dreamed of enriching the people and strengthening the country, but was also controversial.

Throughout his life, he made many attempts and efforts to establish entities, establish education, and build a new army, all of which were dreaming of a powerful country.
Chapter completed!