Carefully cooked dishes, exquisite and gorgeous dishes, ivory chopsticks inlaid with gold edges, rims of dishes carved into dragon and phoenix patterns, and flowers used to decorate the dishes. Many of the plates are served with silverware, as if they are a piece of jewelry. A work of art. People can't help but marvel at Chen Xiangfang's exquisite cooking skills. "Bao Zhi Fang" 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 lightly tasting fine wine, Li Guolou felt relaxed and relaxed. He was drinking and drinking. 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 Ziyi Club bosses who are used to frugal and frugal criticized this.
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? She retorted: "Xiaolou, you don't understand. I'm in this business. It's just a little troublesome to move things in the store. The dishes are all ordinary ingredients. To make Bao Zhi The characteristics of the room can highlight the importance we attach to this appreciation dinner.”
"Oh. That's it." Li Guolou did not expose Chen Xiangfang's lies. Only when he put them into his mouth did he live up to his name.
Everyone was drunk together. Onion mixed with garlic and dipped in sweet sauce. A layer of pancake on the outside. 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.
They ate well and drank happily. A banquet for distinguished guests came to a successful conclusion. Before leaving, Qiao Zhiyong donated two hundred taels of silver. He was steady and consistent with his usual business habits. 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 of silver. So there was still a balance from the two charity conferences held. The three charity conferences had a good income. Mike's support team is even more motivated.
After the guests were sent away, Li Guolou looked at the women who were left in the flower hall to tidy up and said: "I, Li Guolou, thank you for your selfless help. But just now, Mr. Qiao was right. The name of 'Mike Support Group' is too eye-catching. .It would be better to disband.”
"Bang." There was a sound of smashing dishes. 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." The thirty-odd 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 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. He had done something extraordinary. Wouldn't it be embarrassing? ridicule.
"You guys are busy. I have something to do. I'm going back first." Li Guolou fled. He took the hand of his daughter Li Lingling and took 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". The future is a university. Striving to be first is like robbing money. When you are last, show your dedication and serve as a pioneer for the country and the people. .
Before leaving, Jelia shouted: "Go back quickly. Get some rest early. Tomorrow we will have a meeting at the Charity Hall at nine o'clock in the morning about Mike's support group. And where to specialize next. We need to come up with ideas and make new decisions. The goals, as well as the daily work arrangements of the Charity Hall, must be implemented. Anita, you have the most important task. The work regulations of the Jelia Charity Hall must be written out tonight. 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. Choose them and let the second grandmother 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. She agreed to work on the manuscript all night and glanced at Li Guolou. Li Guolou was getting the better of her tonight. She had no time to play.
Li Guolou stood at the door, just teasing and playing with his daughter. He has become 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 problem. 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. Jelia did not feel tired at all and was still talking lively. Beijing movies.
Li Guolou urged him several times, and the answer he got was always to wait a little longer. It would be ready soon. Finally, when all the chores were done, the lights went out in the flower hall, and the family went home together.
On the carriage, Li Guolou hugged Yelia, who was in disarray. He comforted him: "Yelia, please relax. Don't lie down because of fatigue."
Yelia's throat was hoarse and she made a voice: "Oh, I know my body. I was too happy today. I won't be happy anymore." After saying that, Yelia closed her eyes and dozed off. After a while, she snored slightly. Voice.
Li Guolou looked at Yelia. He felt guilty in his heart. He was good at confusing people's words and asked these women to work hard and 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 will be bumpy and rugged. How many people will make it difficult for him. How many people want to watch him fall and fight. How many people want to kill him. Just like "Second Brother" Wu Defu sits on the seat and has no butt. He died unjustly in jail because he was sitting hot. Even before 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 whether 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. There was a sense of pride and satisfaction on their red faces.
There are so many things involved that I can't finish them all in a short while. You just finish singing and I will appear on the stage. The birds and birds are laughing and laughing.
The words came to an end. Zhen Yuhuan said solemnly: "Stop. Stop talking. If you keep talking like this, you won't be able to finish it until tomorrow morning. I have something serious to talk to Mike now. Mike, I asked you to prepare the statement Have you finished writing it?"
It is Li Guolou expounding his ideas on the country's 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 born as scholars during the scientific examination. Of course, the answer in the scientific examination requires the use of eight-legged essay. Write it down in the form of an article. There is a strict limit on the number of words. There are also format requirements. Enter the topic, get to the point, theme, and summarize. The governance strategy that Zhen Yuhuan asked Li Guolou to write does not have this restriction. It should be 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 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 have entered the imperial court based on an article. Especially since the Sui and Tang Dynasties when scientific examinations were 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 wants to be promoted, but does not read eight-legged essays and buys a place for Enke Jinshi, he must explain his thoughts to Prince Gong Yixin. When Prince Gong receives him, he can also make a clear target and ask Prime Minister 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: "Yes. 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 grievances about begging his grandfather and grandma these days. He said angrily: "Li Guolou, sit down for me. Why are we so tired? Or is it to lay a good foundation for you? Let people in the court who have been local officials for decades praise you. With your boastful civil affairs qualifications, you are not saying that you have no political achievements. You have reached the seventh rank. Is the official position empty? We are not so busy just for you."
"Oh. I'll go get it now." Li Guolou didn't dare to call his maid Bai Lian, so he stood up and jumped 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 with tears in his eyes. This corresponds to the eleven national policies:
Article 1: When the Qing Dynasty concludes treaties with foreign countries, it should be conducted 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 and it suffered a lot.
Article 2: When concluding treaties with foreign countries, use more words and less language. The provisions should be simple and concise. Consult other countries before signing. Countries are suspicious of each other for their own interests in the Qing Dynasty. 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. There is no danger to rely on. Some people disagree with this article. Even so, Lushun and Weihai have proven that they cannot be defended. Therefore, I insist on this article 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. After the army is fully trained, we can then train the navy.
Article 5: The Beiyang Navy purchased a lot of ship guns. This was a very mistake. It would be of great benefit if these huge funds were used to buy new guns first. When the army becomes stronger, the navy can be established. The money for the purchase of ship guns will be spent. Buy new guns, wait until the army becomes a powerful force, and then buy ship cannons. Now it is putting the cart before the horse. The consequences are very dangerous. If the navy cannot hold on, the army will be weak and difficult to recover, and the country will be divided up.
Article 6: For those ministers in the court who are in charge of war, who want to restore the glory of their ancestors, but who are not willing to go to the front line, expel them all. When the troops are in danger, they 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. Only in this way can we integrate with the world.
Article 8: The General Administration of Customs should be located in Shanghai. 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 received the salary of the Qing Dynasty and became the most ridiculous person in the world.
Article 9: The government should instruct the special minister to purchase major national defense arms. If negotiations with the ministers of various countries are not smooth, the minister should be ordered to send the minister to the foreign trade office.
Article 10: The top priority should be to vigorously open tax schools, let a large number of students learn customs knowledge, and be prepared to replace foreigners. Salaries should be in accordance with foreigners' standards. Maintain integrity with high salaries. Customs tariffs are related to national income. How can foreigners be allowed to
It has been in control until now. It must be nationalized.
Article 11: The war in Xinjiang was defeated. The commander-in-chief Jing Lian must be held accountable. Now that the east side has been leveled, and the west side has been cleared, the whole country should use all its strength to recover the lost land in Xinjiang. Xinjiang is not a barbaric land, but a country of concern.
It is a matter of survival. Losing Xinjiang will inevitably lead to the loss of Tibet and Mongolia. The Qing Dynasty will have no barrier to rely on. Next, the governors of various regions will surely become independent small kingdoms with the support of foreigners.
Minister, although Li Guolou is only a ninth-grade official in the Ministry of Justice, his patriotism can be seen day by day. The servant is young and energetic. In the era of change, there should be means of change. When Wan Wang meets Prince Gong, he has to deal with it face to face.
When you do, kneel down and kowtow.
Write the year, month and day.
Xie Xiuzhu was reading softly beside him. Everyone had strange expressions. They never expected that Prince Shu Gong’s instructions on governing the country upstairs listed all kinds of country affairs. None of them were praising people. His uncle Li Hongzhang also offended him. Jing Er
To say that the Qing Empire's new Beiyang Navy was a waste of people's fat 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 once again crossed his legs, 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 am not in a hurry."
Zhen Yuhuan rushed into Li Guolou's arms and said softly: "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 performs her biting skills in public, not caring about the other grandmothers watching them.
Li Guolou took a breath and asked, "How many people are there?"
Jelia exclaimed: "Hey Mike, stay up all night." After saying this, 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.