Chapter 120: Maps of the Sea Country
Li Yunzhong thought for a while and replied: "The great man welcomes all well-intentioned investors. As long as they do not sell opium and do things that harm the country and the people, everything is easy to discuss. Also, I treat all merchants equally and will not give any person any privileges unless it is in the heavy industry."
Upon hearing that the emperor was willing to give Thirteen Jones a chance, Wu Shaorong couldn't wait to say: "I am willing to respect the emperor for two million taels, just asking the emperor to allow the Wu family to do business and invest freely. Foreigners live in dissolute and vulgarity, and the grass-roots are really unwilling to live there."
Following the principle of having a advantage but not taking advantage, Li Yunzhong immediately made a promise: "My man welcomes you to do business in the country. You can do whatever you want. If it involves the military industry, you must go to the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of War to fill out the application materials. I personally approve and agree. For your contributions to the man, I have awarded Mr. Wu the first-class jazz title and Mr. Lu the third-class jazz title. How can you understand it as a jazz privilege like in Britain? The Ministry of Rites will issue medals and certificates to you."
Happy came from the sky! I had never heard of any official from the Han Dynasty who had won the noble throne. Lu Jiguang and Wu Shaorong looked at each other and thanked each other in unison: "Thank you for the reward of the emperor."
Li Yunzhong estimated that the banquet time was almost here, so he said to them: "The banquet time is here, let's go to the banquet so that the empresses won't wait for a long time."
Hong Xuanjiao, Fu Shanxiang and other women kept looking at Wu Fangfei with strange eyes. The snow-white dress was dazzling like a fairy on her body. There was a white hat on her head, and a dark red silk rose was decorated with it. Large pieces of skin were exposed on her chest, which looked even more tempting against the backdrop of the dress.
Xu Yuexiang asked in a low voice: "Sister Hong, why is this girl's clothes look weird? It seems to be worn by foreigners, and the shoes she wears are torn and ragged, with so many holes on it. Don't you say that her family is very rich?"
Hong Xuanjiao didn't think Wu Fangfei's shoes were worn, but they looked very charming. She also replied in a low voice: "Look, the socks she wore were made of raw silk, not to mention the clothes, I'm afraid it would cost thousands of taels of silver."
Wu Fangfei looked generous and didn't feel shy, but instead showed a different style.
"The Emperor is here!"
Su Sanniang stood up and said, "Everyone comes with me to welcome the emperor!"
"Welcome to the Emperor!"
Li Yunzhong looked at several strange women and smiled and said, "No gifts, everyone sits casually without restraint... Aunt Thirteenth!"
Who is the Thirteenth Aunt? Everyone followed the emperor's gaze and looked at Wu Fangfei, one in Nanjing and the other in Guangzhou. They really didn't understand how the emperor met her.
Hong Xuanjiao forced a smile and said, "I don't know that the emperor had also traveled to Guangzhou before the rebellion. Maybe it was when he met this girl at that time."
Wu Fangfei's face turned slightly red and she whispered: "Your Majesty, the name of the common woman is Wu Fangfei, not the Thirteenth Aunt. Did the Emperor recognize the wrong person?"
Wu Shaorong saw that the emperor was still staring at his daughter, and he turned from furious to surprise, and said with a smile: "The emperor must have seen a little girl in Guangzhou. The little girl has lived in Europe since she was a child and is also unique in Guangzhou. It is not surprising that the emperor is deeply impressed by the little girl."
Hong Xuanjiao came to Li Yunzhong and whispered: "Master, maybe I'm tired, you think so?" He stretched out his little hand and pinched Li Yunzhong's waist a few times.
Li Yunzhong's thoughts finally got rid of the later generations. Seeing them looking at him in a daze, he said with a promise: "When I saw this lady, I remembered some past events, but I have been waiting for you for a long time, so everyone can do it at will!"
Wu Fangfei came to Li Yunzhong and asked with a smile: "Have you seen me? Why don't I remember it?"
Li Yunzhong asked back: "Do you know someone named Huang Feihong? His father Huang Qiying can do it too!"
Wu Fangfei said excitedly: "You know Master Huang! It's so great. He and I are good friends, and he has saved me! Unfortunately, my father always stops me and goes to play with him!" After that, Wu Fangfei pouted and secretly glanced at his father Wu Shaorong.
Li Yunzhong also had a random question, but he didn't expect that she really knew Huang Qiying. Could it be that the movies and TV movies made in later generations are real!
"I have also admired Master Huang for a long time. I heard that his martial arts are superb and ranked first among the top ten tigers in Guangdong. It is really rare."
Wu Fangfei smiled knowingly. Although there is no exact ranking of Guangdong Ten Tigers, she also thinks that Huang Qiying has the highest martial arts skills, but Qiying doesn't like to show off. Now the Emperor of Han personally decided that Qiying can't even lose her.
"Your Majesty, it's time to attend the banquet!" Su Sanniang couldn't help but whisper to remind her when she saw Li Yunzhong talking to Wu Fangfei.
Li Yunzhong seemed to foresee a big acquaintance and said to Wu Fangfei: "Let's talk later, let's talk about Europe."
After three rounds of drinking, Li Yunzhong smiled and said, "I didn't expect that Mr. Wu is so open-minded and can send his daughter to Europe to study. It's really commendable. If all Chinese people like Mr. Wu, why worry about the country's prosperity?"
Wu Shaorong said: "In fact, foreigners also have advanced places, such as railways, warships, foreign guns and cannons. They are adventurous and come to China from thousands of miles away. Just to make money, Westerners burn, kill, loot in a place called America, and do everything they want. The plundered gold and jewelry are measured by ships. If China does not work hard, it will inevitably be like this."
Li Yunzhong sighed: "Yes, but unfortunately, the conservative power in China is still strong and stubborn, and is still immersed in the dream of the Celestial Kingdom, and he is unwilling to open his eyes to see the world."
Wu Shaorong took out the "Haiguo Tuzhi" from his arms and pointed at him: "The Cao people are willing to present it to the emperor. This book lists the styles, geographical locations, and history of European powers in detail. The author also imagines in the book how China should defeat foreign invaders. With this book, the emperor can be worry-free!"
Li Yunzhong took the booklet presented by the attendant with both hands, and couldn't wait to read it. The more he read it, the more surprised he became. He really didn't expect that there were such figures in China at this time. The book not only attached importance to the development of industry and commerce, but also expanded from economy to politics, from amazement of Western ships and cannons to an introduction to the modern Western capitalist political system, but also introduced the American politics in detail, involving the federal system, electoral system, and parliamentary system of the United States...
"Who is the author of this book? There is such a talent in China. Where is he now?"
Chapter completed!