Carefully prepared dishes, exquisite and gorgeous dishes, ivory chopsticks inlaid with gold edges, rims of dishes carved with dragon and phoenix patterns, and flowers used to decorate the dishes. Many of the dishes are served with silverware, as if they were a piece of jewelry.
A work of art that makes people marvel at Chen Xiangfang’s exquisite cooking skills. "Baozhifang" is becoming more and more popular.
"Walking in the snow in search of plum blossoms", "Three folds of Yangguan", "Getting rich with the fairy", "Blanching the chicken with snowflakes", "Ants climbing the tree", "Piling up gold and jade", "First taste of heavenly fragrance", "Second plum blossom blooming", "
"Dragon and Phoenix Fighting", "One palm determines the river and the mountain", every dish contains the profound Chinese culture.
Eating delicious food and tasting fine wine, Li Guolou felt comfortable and relaxed. As he drank and drank, it felt like he was in another world. The suffering of the people outside the city was in sharp contrast with the richness of fine wine and fine food here. It seemed that the thank-you reception was too extravagant and would be ignored.
Some of the Ziyi Club bosses who are used to frugaling on food and clothing criticized it.
Li Guolou said: "Xiaofang, the banquet is too extravagant. The distinguished guests will say that we spend our money on food."
How could Chen Xiangfang admit that she was extravagant and refuted: "Xiaolou, you don't understand. I'm in this business. It's just a little troublesome to move the things in the store. The dishes are all ordinary ingredients. How to make Bao Zhi?"
The characteristics of the room can highlight the importance we attach to this appreciation dinner.”
"Oh, that's right!" Li Guolou didn't expose Chen Xiangfang's lies. He only lived up to his name by eating them.
Everyone was drunk together. Onions mixed with garlic and dipped in sweet sauce. A layer of pancake on the outside and crispy duck skin on the inside. Not to mention how delicious it was. The roast duck in Baozhifang was taken to a new level. Even Qiao Zhiyong, who is usually diligent and thrifty, also shouted loudly.
tasty.
After eating well and drinking happily, a banquet for distinguished guests was successfully concluded. Before leaving, Qiao Zhiyong donated two hundred taels of silver, maintaining his usual business habits in a prudent manner, and some people also left their names on the donation book.
Li Guolou stretched his neck and looked at the account book registered by Mr. Fang Datong, the accountant. He looked very good. His income exceeded ten thousand taels, so he still had a balance from the two charity conferences he held. The income from the three charity conferences was quite generous.
Mike's support team is even more motivated.
After the guests were sent away, Li Guolou looked at the woman who was staying in the flower hall to tidy up, and said: "I, Li Guolou, thank you for your selfless help. But just now Qiao Dongjia was right, the name of 'Mike Support Group' is too eye-catching
, it’s better to disband.”
"Bang!" There was a sound of smashing dishes, and Chen Xiangfang said hurriedly: "What Xiaolou means is to change the name and set up a women's club, so that we can work together legitimately."
"Oh oh oh oh!" More than 30 die-hard members of Mike's support group breathed a sigh of relief. They didn't want to stay at home and do nothing. Only by gathering together to do something within their capabilities can they feel that life is meaningful.
Li Guolou looked worried, touched his nose, and turned around to leave. He couldn't be alone in a room with these "people from Mike's support group". Some people had already regarded him as the lover of their dreams and had done extraordinary things. Wouldn't that make people uncomfortable?
ridicule.
"You guys are busy, I have something to do, so I'm going back first." Li Guolou ran away, holding the hand of his daughter Li Lingling, and leading the two pregnant women to go first. He didn't want to listen to the voice of the abacus, no matter how much money he earned.
, these women will also spend all their money. Today is a "Jeliya New Fashion School", and the future will be a university. Fighting to be first is like robbing money, and being the last to show dedication is to be a pioneer for the country and the people.
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Before leaving, Jelia shouted: "Go back quickly and get some rest early. We will have a meeting at the Charity Hall at nine o'clock tomorrow morning to discuss the matter of Mike's support group and where to specialize next. We must come up with ideas and make new plans."
Goals. There are also the charity hall’s daily work arrangements, all of which must be implemented. Anita, you have the heaviest task. All the work regulations of the Jelia Charity Hall need to be written out tonight, and you have to work overtime tonight.”
Zhen Yuhuan smiled sweetly and said: "No need to use your brain, I brought the charters of several other charity halls, selected them, and asked the second mistress to write them."
Xie Xiuzhu complained: "Why is it me again?" "Who told you to write beautifully?" Yingying and Yanyan praised each other. Only by encouraging each other can we make progress together.
The nice words made Xie Xiuzhu immediately motivated, and she promised to work on the manuscript all night long. She glanced at Li Guolou and realized that Li Guolou was getting the better of her tonight and she had no time to play.
Li Guolou stood at the door, just teasing and playing with his daughter, and turned into a housewife. Every difficulty and obstacle in establishing a charity hall can be solved by the women in the flower hall. Amidst the chatter, someone always jumps out and says that this problem is not
The question elicited bursts of laughter. Li Guolou wanted to leave but could not. The woman inside kept talking and had not yet recovered from the excitement of the reception. Yelia did not feel tired at all and was still talking lively.
Beijing movies.
Li Guolou urged him several times, but the answer he always got was that he would wait a little longer and it would be ready soon. Finally, when all the chores were done and the lights went out in the flower hall, the family went home together.
On the carriage, Li Guolou held Yelia, who was in disarray, and comforted him: "Yelia, relax and don't fall down from fatigue."
Yelia's throat was hoarse and she made a voice: "Oh, I know my body. I was too happy today, and I won't be happy again in the future." After saying that, Yelia closed her eyes, dozed off, and snored slightly after a while.
Voice.
Li Guolou looked at Yelia, feeling guilty in his heart. He was good at confusing people's words and let these women work hard to start their careers. Will the future be as perfect as he described? Even he himself did not believe in the ideal he said.
society.
Even if it can be realized, the road is bumpy and rugged, how many people will stumbling over him, how many people want to watch him fall and fight, and how many people want to kill him. Just like "Second Brother" Wu Defu sits on the seat, but his butt is not yet wet.
He died unjustly in prison because of the heat, and when he died, he didn't know that he had been abandoned by his brothers around him.
Are women more reliable than men? Li Guolou has no answer. He doesn't know if these women will betray him? But today he saw what a group of united women do. It turns out that men are also played by women sometimes.
A group of people returned to the back house and finished washing up. They complained that they were tired, but no one went back to their room to rest. They were still passing around the ledgers with smiles on their faces, with a proud sense of satisfaction on their red faces.
There are so many things involved that I can't finish them all in a short while. You just finished singing and I came on the stage, making the birds and birds laugh and make noises.
When the words came to an end, Zhen Yuhuan said solemnly: "Stop! You all stop talking. If you keep talking like this, you won't be able to finish talking until tomorrow morning. I have something serious to talk to Mike now, Mike, I asked you to prepare the statement
Has it been written?"
It is Li Guolou expounding his ideas on state governance strategy to Prince Gong Yixin. It is a bit like the state affairs defense written by the "shengtu" and "xianggong" (also called Juren) who were scholars during the scientific examination. Of course, the answer in the scientific examination requires the use of eight-part essay.
Written in the form of an article, there are strict word limit, as well as formatting requirements, entry into the topic, relevance, theme, and summary. Zhen Yuhuan asked Li Guolou to write the state strategy without such constraints. It was written in response to the current actual situation of the country.
Come up with your own opinion.
In ancient times, some people who were concerned about the country and the people, in addition to scientific research on this single-plank bridge, also wrote letters to those in power to explain their thoughts on governing the country, in order to achieve the goal of rapid success. Of course, this is a shortcut, but it is also a very difficult one. Road. There are only a handful of people who can enter the imperial court based on an article. Especially since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, when the scientific examination was introduced, even those who have passed the exam have not achieved much. There are many people who have become high-ranking officials, but there are celebrities whose names will last forever. , only Li Si, the prime minister of the Qin Dynasty.
Since Li Guolou wanted to be promoted, but did not read eight-legged essays and bought a place for Enke Jinshi, he always had to explain his thoughts to Prince Gong Yixin. When Prince Gong received him, he could also have a clear target and let Prime Minister Gong Gong The prince knew that he was the hope of the Qing Dynasty. As long as he was given a cloud, he could draw a dazzling rainbow.
Li Guolou replied: "Well, I have written it. When will I show it to you?"
Zhen Yuhuan saw Li Guolou lazily holding a tea cup and crossing his legs. He couldn't help but get angry. He vented his resentment about begging his grandfather and grandma these days and said angrily: "Li Guolou, sit down for me. Why are we so tired? Or is it to lay a good foundation for you, so that people in the court who have been local officials for decades will praise you and have boastful civil affairs qualifications. You are not saying that you have no political achievements and sit in the seventh rank Is the official position empty? We are not so busy just because of you!"
"Oh, I'll go get it now." Li Guolou didn't dare to call his maid Bai Lian, so he stood up and rushed out of the living room. The grandmothers had physical problems and treated him as a punching bag.
Zhen Yuhuan placed the dossier on the Eight Immortals table and opened it to watch. Several other literate grandmothers also came forward to watch together.
Prime Minister Prince Gong said:
The minister Li Guolou wrote in tears, corresponding to the eleven national policies:
Article 1: When the Qing Dynasty concludes treaties with foreign countries, it should be carried out in the Qing Dynasty. This is the principle. In the past, the Qing Dynasty made treaties with other countries but failed to do so. There are countless cases where the Qing Dynasty failed to do so and suffered a lot.
Article 2: When concluding treaties with foreign countries, use more words and less language, and the provisions should be simple and concise. Before signing, consult other countries. Countries are suspicious of each other for their own interests in the Qing Dynasty, and they will definitely point out the most important provisions. .It’s just that this article should be used when countries are at odds with each other. It cannot be used if an alliance is formed.
Article 3: As long as the capital of the Qing Dynasty is located in the capital, there should be no war with others. The capital is too close to the sea and there is no danger. Some people disagree with this article. Even so, Lushun and Weihai have proven that they cannot be defended, so I insist on this claim.
Article 4: If there is no strong army force, the navy will have no room for retreat. Now we should train the army first, and then train the navy after the army is well trained.
Article 5: The Beiyang Navy purchased many ship guns, which was a very wrong thing. It would be of great benefit if these huge funds were used to buy new guns first. When the army becomes stronger, then the navy can be established to use up all the money to purchase ship guns. Buy new guns, wait until the army becomes a powerful force, and then buy ship cannons. Now putting the cart before the horse, the consequences are very dangerous. If the navy cannot hold on, the army will be weakened and the country will be divided.
Article 6: For those ministers in the court who are in charge of the war, those who want to restore the glory of the ancestors, but who are not willing to go to the front line, all should be expelled. When the army is in danger, we must not start a war lightly.
Article 7: The government should encourage domestic businessmen to go abroad and order directly from foreign manufacturers. Tolerance is great, so that we can integrate with the world.
Article 8: The General Administration of Customs should be located in Shanghai, and its authority must be limited to import and export taxation. The British general Hurd, the General Taxation Department, should not be allowed to interfere in other local affairs. Hurd always discussed with foreign officials. Wouldn't it be interfering in the internal affairs of the Qing Dynasty?
But he took the salary of the Qing Dynasty and made a fool of himself in the world.
Article 9: The government should instruct the special minister to purchase major national defense arms. If negotiations with ministers of various countries are not smooth, the minister shall be ordered to send the minister to the foreign trade office.
Article 10: The top priority should be to vigorously open taxation schools so that a large number of students can learn customs duties and be prepared to replace foreigners. Salaries should be in accordance with the standards of foreigners and high salaries should be used to maintain integrity. Customs duties are related to national income. How can foreigners be allowed to do so?
It has been controlled so far and must be nationalized.
Article 11: The commander-in-chief Jing Lian must be held accountable for the defeat of the war in Xinjiang. Now that the east side has been leveled, and after the west side has been cleared, the whole country should use all its strength to regain the lost land in Xinjiang. Xinjiang is not a barbaric land, but a country of concern.
It is a matter of life and death. If we lose Xinjiang, we will lose Tibet, Mongolia, and the Qing Dynasty. There will be no barrier to rely on. Then the governors of various places will surely become independent small kingdoms with the support of foreigners.
Sir, although Li Guolou is only a ninth-rank official in the Ministry of Justice, his patriotism can be seen day by day. He is young and energetic. In the era of change, when there are means of change, Wan Wang will face Prince Gong if he meets him.
When the time comes, kneel down and kowtow!
Write the year, month and day.
Xie Xiuzhu was reading softly beside him, and everyone had strange expressions. They never expected that Prince Shu Gong's instructions on governing the country in Li Guo's upstairs listed all kinds of country's faults, and none of them were praising people. It also offended his uncle Li Hongzhang.
To say that the Qing Empire's new Beiyang Navy was a waste of money and money is to put the cart before the horse.
Zhen Yuhuan stared at Li Guolou and asked, "Li Guolou, what do you think?"
Li Guolou crossed his legs again, picked up the tea cup, and said slowly: "That's what I think. Prince Gong can either use my ideas, or I can just mess around like this. I can make money better than anyone else. Staying in the Ministry of Justice is the best way to make money."
In less than three years, Mr. Bao will also promote me. I’m not in a hurry!”
Zhen Yuhuan rushed into Li Guolou's arms and said sweetly: "Mike, don't be in a hurry. I'm in a hurry. I'll hand it over to you as soon as possible. You're too brave, I'll bite you to death." After saying this, Zhen Yuhuan
She performed her biting stunt in public, not caring about the other grandmothers watching them.
Li Guolou took a breath and asked, "How many people are there?"
Jelia exclaimed: "Mike, hey! All night long!" After saying that, Jelia walked upstairs with a bottle of red wine in her hand. Behind her, other grandmothers also held red wine and wine glasses in their hands, surrounding Li.