Chapter 115 Typical
The business is very good, and the capital is full of wealth and goods. If the catering industry has no characteristics, it will be difficult to make a name for itself in the capital. On the other hand, it is unique, and it is easy to become famous. The full seat of guests in front of him obviously shows how prosperous he is.
Seeing that I frowned slightly, Kang Youwei went to the shopkeeper to show his identity and said that he was entertaining a few private friends. Liu Guangdi, the Ministry of Justice, was also there. The shopkeeper immediately became busy with a flattering smile and led us to a more secret room. Liu Guangdi and Kang Youwei bowed to me slightly, thanked me for their sins and sat down.
I signaled Caizi to order food and drinks, and talked to the owner of the hotel with a few people. Kang Liang was still restrained. This was the first time they had spoken so well with me. It was natural to be nervous, but Kang was much better than Liang. Although Liu Guangdi was an old acquaintance, he was not old. He was promoted from the fifth-rank chief to the position of Minister of Justice within a year. If you want to talk about the holy family, he would be the number one in the Guangxu Dynasty, but he was still a little restrained. He was like this. Zaiyan brothers, there was nothing to say. There was awe of me, but among the few people, he was a little restrained.
Kong Lingyi was the most relaxed and sat openly. He heard me ask the owner of the restaurant and smiled, "When I came to see the second master today, I told Lord Liu that he was a Japanese businessman named Ryosaki Iwasaki. The people in the ministry said that it seemed that Lord Zhirui from the Ministry of Rites said hello in Shuntian Mansion. After Waitabu from the Ministry of Rites was convicted, Lord Zhirui's authority grew increasingly heavy, and it was again..." As if he remembered something, he smiled awkwardly and said, "So Shuntian Mansion is quite generous. The shop has been opened, and no one has ever caused trouble."
I knew he remembered the crime of Zhirui's sister Zhenfei, and nodded and said, "When did it happen?"
"I heard from the people in the ministry that it started to bloom last year in winter." Kong Lingyi looked at Liu Guangdi and replied.
I smiled and looked at Liu Guangdi and said, "Why didn't Lao Liu say it earlier? But it is natural for merchants to open stores and do business, so I thought too much." After looking at Liu Guangdi, I looked back at this Iwasaki Ryosu. There are not many Japanese big merchants. Those who dare to come to China to do business must be the best."
Aiko just happened to enter the room, bowed and said to me, "Your Majesty, I said a few words to the shop manager in Japanese. They said that the owner happened to be in the shop and asked me if I wanted to meet my compatriots."
I pursed my lips and smiled. It was normal for me to see that we were very popular in the store. Liu Guangdi, the Minister of Justice, and Xinke Tanhualang, was walking with him. Naturally, it was either rich or noble. It was normal to be flattering. It was good for Caizi to go and inquire, so she glanced at her and nodded.
Aiko stood up and bowed to everyone and said, "I heard from the store that there are authentic geishas from Japan here. Do you want to drink while you are...?"
How dare everyone respond? They looked at me one after another, and I waved my hand and said, "The capital is still very heavy, no need, you go and ask someone to pass on the food."
Aiko smiled and stepped out.
I watched her retreat and turned her head, her face had already sunk. I thought to myself that Zhirui was confused and very enthusiastic. This shop brought so many Japanese people, so why did he say hello to Shuntian Mansion? God knows whether these Japanese are serious businessmen?
Seeing that I looked bad, Liu Guangdi complained to me and said that he would be investigated immediately. Seeing that I didn't say anything, he went to arrange for someone to go.
I naturally had no appetite for a meal. I suddenly remembered Yuan Fuji, and I also remembered the Ministry of Education and Culture to take charge of the storyteller. I tried to squeeze out a smile. I was originally going to relax, so I should not let my emotions make the ministers frightened. I was greeting a few people out of the shop. I just got on the carriage and suddenly I heard someone outside greeting "Oh, Master Zhuang Yuan!", "Master Takayama!", and poked my head out and saw that it was Zhang Jian and the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Lishan. They walked into the building with greetings, leaving only two backs.
I retracted my body and asked Liu Guangdi to drive. My face was gloomy. Will it be okay if I continue like this? This store is going to be closed!
He looked at Aiko and asked, "Who is that boss?"
"Reply to the emperor." Seeing that I was in a bad mood, Ayako pinched my hand obediently and said softly: "It's the eldest son of the Iwasaki family. I heard that the domestic economic situation was not good, so she came to China to make some money."
"Which Iwasaki family?" I wondered.
"It's the eldest son of Mitsubishi Club Yataro Iwazaki."
Mitsubishi? Damn, the genius believed that he came to China to make some foreign wealth because of the bad economy. It would be strange if there was no Japanese government behind me. I glanced at Liu Guangdi, and he nodded knowingly.
I then asked Aiko, "What else have you said? Is there any news in Japan recently? There are old news on Wang Fengzao."
"I heard that Speaker Ito has stepped down." Ayako said: "Because of dissatisfaction with the Japanese government's policies, Speaker Ito announced his resignation after getting angry, claiming that he would never go to office unless the Japanese government changes its policy of oppressing civilians. The emperor... I heard that they... they are becoming more and more cruel now, and they are really afraid of their brother..." As he said that, he snuggled into my arms.
Hirobuki Ito resigned? Is it because he is playing with retreating? This Japanese government will end sooner or later. It would be strange if this kind of government does not die. Ito's resignation was his cunning, and he also said righteously why it is for civilians and jokes. Knowing that in history, this family will soon be on stage as prime minister, I secretly sigh that such politicians are really first-class actors.
I stroked her shoulder and looked at Liu Guangdi and said, "This matter needs to be thoroughly investigated. This bastard is damn!" I cursed fiercely and said, "I know more than you what kind of company Mitsubishi is. It is a trivial matter to make money in China and donate it to the army. There are so many people in such a big store. I must be unhappy and the Minister of Transportation will be deluded! I will pass the order to Shuntian Mansion and immediately seal the store and get people!"
"The emperor thinks twice." Liu Guangdi knelt down and said, "I will wait for me to investigate this matter and report it to the gods. Then I will ask the emperor to make a decision. At this time, the store will be closed and the people will be alarmed. The implicated ministers will also retract their hands. I dare to assert that the Japanese maid in Weng Tonghe's family must be given by Iwasaki. Why? I also ask the emperor to wait for me to investigate and report the memorial."
I nodded and said, "Just according to you, this matter should be fast. You can do it now, don't make too much noise, Weng...", hesitated for a moment, "Master Weng, I will see him again. He is two generations of imperial masters, and he has made contributions to assisting me. I can't bear it...", shook his hand and said, "Go."
After Liu Guangdi got off the car, Zai Weng and the Ministry of Education and Chemistry soon arrived at the Yuanfuji Teahouse. This time I paid special attention to the signature on the screen wall of the "Other World" which was actually written by Sheng Yu, the Imperial College Priest. This store is really a big deal. This time I did not go to the back room, but went to the Volkswagen Teahouse with a few people. A storyteller was talking about something. We found a seat and settled down. Dr. Tea came to serve tea, ordered snacks and food, and listened to storytelling with peace of mind.
"But that Hailanpao was originally my place in the Qing Dynasty, but decades ago, my Chinese fortune was darkened. The people of Rakshasa took advantage of the situation to kill my compatriots and occupy my land..." I turned around and looked at it. Everyone around me was angry and listened to the storytelling with relish.
"We have a flower blooming, each with one. Let's not talk about the Nie Army commander of the Dragon Flag Army heading east. Let's talk about the Heilongjiang Camp! But there is a genius in the Heilongjiang Camp. I said it is a genius. You may have to ask, but you haven't heard of any genius in the military's merits." Mr. Storyteller kept a secret, and everyone was talking about it. Even I was surprised. I had never seen any genius in the war newspaper. Mr. Storyteller drank a sip of water, sipped and drank it, and slapped the policeman and said, "You are right. There is really no such genius in the military's merits. You think, the guy who talked about the military's merits is Nie Army.
With the military gate and Feng Jun Gate, there are no young generals, and there are no small soldiers. The genius I want to talk about is just a small soldier. But this person's surname is Zhao, and he is the third. Everyone calls him the third. In fact, he has a famous name, Zhao Zhanyuan. Why do you say he is a genius? This person is born and raised in Northeast Silver. He is in his forty years and usually uses hunting rifles to beat rabbits. Thinking about attacking Rakshasa, he entered the Heilongjiang camp. In a few days, the war started. That guy had never used a new foreign gun before. When he went to the battlefield, he became awesome. Bangbangbangbangbangbangbangbangbangbangbangbangbangbangbang, and the storyteller said with a solemn expression: "People guess what?"
Everyone in the audience had been brought into his situation long ago, and they made surprise voices. However, the storyteller said: "If you want to know what happens next, please listen to the next breakdown."
This is a common example of storytelling, and everyone is not surprised. After a stir, it gradually subsided. But I know that this person should be the Northeastern man who shot three Russian cavalry in five shots. Unexpectedly, the storytelling artist started with such an inconspicuous character and talked about a war so closely. From the perspective of efficiency, he could talk about the little people more, and make more money. This person was commended, as if Iketang Axugong, because he was too old, rewarded him with some money and land in his hometown, which made him happily go home.
However, this is the first time I have seen such a storytelling that is so close to current affairs. After giving people ten taels of silver, I smiled at Kong Lingyi and the other two and said, "Do you have any ideas?"
Back in the palace, I sent a task to the Ministry of Education and Education. I informed Shuntian Prefecture to issue notices to the various scholars and opera troupes in the capital. All of them must go to the Shuntian Prefecture Office to get a new license before they can be opened. The Ministry of Education and Education will organize batches of stages to train these people, and set up a group of new heroes to inspire the people. Another thing I have planned long ago is that I would like to promote Yuan Chonghuan's two seventh-generation grandsons Shoushan and Yongshan as typical examples of Manchu-Han integration. Yuan Jia is a typical example of the Han entering Manchu-Han. Lao Yuan himself is a typical example of the Qing Dynasty. Of course, my descendants will be used as a typical example of Manchu-Han integration. Then, in conjunction with the future monument building and the banner reform, some ethnic conflicts can be basically eliminated.
On the other side of Weng Tong and I summoned him that night. He was much thinner than when I saw him last time. It seemed that his mental state was not as good as before. It seemed that a former senior official who had lost power was unimaginable. This also reduced my hatred for him a lot.
After a while of silence, I asked about his academy: "Master Weng, I heard that you have opened a academy? Are you planning to teach chemistry for me? How many students are there?"
"Reply to the emperor's words." Weng Tonghe bowed and said, "I am old and weak, and I can no longer share my worries for the emperor. Opening academy to educate people's hearts is also a kind of repayment from the old minister."
I nodded and said, "Well, I know what Master Weng wants. But Master Weng, did you choose that day to compete with the Normal School and Lord Rong? Jiang Gui's nature is so old that he is stronger." I sighed and continued, "Master Weng, you have been with me the longest time. Don't you know what I want? You are like this...ah... you are destroying my platform."
Weng Tonghe knelt down and argued: "The emperor forgives his crime, but I dare not destroy the emperor's position, nor dare to argue with Lord Rong for a day. Emperor, the education of the saint is the foundation of governing the country. I am afraid that the country will be valued for a long time, but the people's hearts will not be ancient, and the country will be in chaos, the emperor!" In the end, he was already crying.
I sighed secretly in my heart, and didn't want to get angry. I shook my head and smiled, "So your Master Weng is just opening such a Zhongshu Hall to make up for this class for me?" I walked down from the chair and came to him. I thought about it in my heart, but I still reached out to help him up and said, "Master Weng, I have started Western studies and have not abandoned the saints' studies. Why don't you understand my intentions? You are an old minister of the country and my teacher. I don't want to punish you, so don't admit your guilt. If you open this academy, I don't blame you, but someone impeached you to accept bribes from the enemy country. Is there a thing? Master Weng, you are so confused!"
"Reply to the emperor." Weng Tonghe looked up and said, "Yes, there are. However, I don't think it's an enemy country."
I was stunned. I thought he was going to confess his guilt, but I didn't expect that he seemed to be reasonable. I was stunned and said, "Japan attacked our fleet and injured my soldiers. Isn't it the enemy country? You introduced it to me. You Weng Tonghe, don't you, know about Ryukyu? Isn't Japan an enemy country?"
Weng Tonghe said, "The emperor forgives the old minister for saying that the Japanese attack is the British fleet. I think Japan is a detriment, and Britain is a detriment. Two detrimental powers, so I would rather take Japan's inferiority... Emperor! The British want to destroy China for three thousand years, the emperor!" At this point, Weng Tonghe was already crying and sniffling, sobbing and saying, "Since Master Daoguang, the British have repeatedly attacked the border and blackmailed money and silver. I understand that the emperor and his alliance are also forced to do so, but they are controlled by the British and have lost our Chinese tradition. I dare not not to advise them, and I will avoid becoming a sinner for the ages. Now I have formed a country with the British and have developed Western learning. I know that the emperor is using Western learning to promote the country to resist the Western barbarians. However, I am also afraid that the people of the country will understand the intentions of the emperor, and the whole country will abandon the middle school and study in Western learning... In this way, the country will be displaced and the emperor..." (The meaning of alliance with the country, allies, and alliance.)
I looked at him crying and collapsed on the ground, feeling a burst of pity in my heart. From his perspective, what he said was very correct. If the country continues like this, it will no longer be able to farm the country as before. However, he thought that this was the country and the country would not be the country, but that was exactly what I wanted. This is a difference in concepts, and there is no way to make sense in a short time. For a person like him, he may never be able to convince him.
I shook my head and said, "Master Weng, then the Japanese are good people?"
Weng Tonghe was stunned and shook his head and said, "Some Japanese people are not good people, and some are still interested in China. For example, Hiromitsu Ito, some businessmen, admire China. China and Japan are neighbors with a slim border, and I am a Confucianism. They should be united and resist the west wind and spread eastward to cope with these changes that have not been seen in three thousand years. Emperor, Japan is a good example. The west wind blows, and some people ruin their minds and develop a covetous heart for China, so there are all kinds of misunderstandings. Hiromitsu Ito and others are also helpless. Therefore, the emperor, Hiromitsu Ito and the merchants suggested building a Japanese guild in Beijing, sending more Japanese to bathe in our Chinese education, and then returning to the country to educate the people, so the old minister took in a few maids." Speaking of this, he seemed to feel a little inappropriate, so he lowered his head and said, "I am guilty, I will retreat when I go home."
Hirobu Ito didn't know what he said to him... Oh my God, brainwashing is so successful. Joke, a big joke, the Japanese came to Beijing to bathe in China and then return to China to influence the country... Oh, it's extremely ridiculous! What did Weng Tonghe think? What did he think? How many people have such ideas?
When my face darkened, I said, "So you asked Zhirui to say hello to Shuntian Mansion? Weng Tong and you are extremely stupid!" I finally got angry: "You knelt down and open your academy honestly, don't let me hear that you have a slight relationship with the Japanese again!" I brushed my sleeves, turned around and left the hall, and went out to go up to the study room.
Along the way, I kept thinking about how to change the heads of these ignorant officials. As the wind blows in front of me, I calm down a lot. I made up my mind and shook my hands to several officials who were reading the memorials and saw me bowing quickly.
Turning around, he saw Li Hongzao. He was also an old minister, but he was much more enlightened than Weng Tonghe. His heart was even brighter and he said, "Li Hongzao drafted an order. From now on, he will report to the Ministry of Personnel to count the officials in the Beijing and local areas. Anyone over thirty or under 45 years old will report to the public. From next spring, he will go to the British office to study for two years. He will negotiate with the British government offices."
At the same time, he issued an order to the Ministry of Education and Education, organized manpower to compile jokes about the fight against Japanese pirates in history and the crazy actions of Japan in recent times, fully pointing out Japan's bad intentions and allowing various folk art groups to perform such jokes. The opera troupes will not be affected by national destruction. In addition, the military department must immediately select capable talents and organize a teaching team of forty or fifty people, immediately escorted by the navy to Okujiri Island to issue an order to Shino Matsuhei, so that he could make trouble for me in Japan.
Chapter completed!