Lin Taohua looked worried: "If there is really no show to watch, the business of the merchants in Beiling will probably be even more bleak. How will they make a living?" Lin Xiaofeng did not care about this: "What does their life and death have to do with me? Merchants You should know how to find your own way out. The Mongolian mission is about to arrive, and the Ming Opera Troupe is rehearsing a new drama that shows the difficult life of the Mongolian people to highlight how lucky they are to live in Jingjiang. At the same time, they jointly launched activities with merchants to deliberately make unpalatable food. Its name is Gumont. In this way, merchants can reduce costs and make profits, and the people who watch the theater will feel proud of the superior quality of their lives. This is undoubtedly a good strategy to kill two birds with one stone!"
Although Yin Jiajin was dissatisfied, she couldn't help but intensify her movements of rubbing her legs. Lin Xiaofeng was caught off guard and exclaimed in pain: "Damn girl, are you trying to murder your husband?" Then he ordered Lin Taohua to continue reading.
Lin Taohua suppressed her laughter and read aloud again: "In addition, the construction of the football field in the workshop is about to be completed, but everyone knows nothing about football, only Cuju." Lin Xiaofeng stood up, stretched her muscles, and said confidently: " Send some people from the county who know how to play Cuju to teach. If you can even play Cuju, how can you still learn football? Organize wealthy families to set up a football team to compete, and let newspapers hold large-scale competitions every year, with bonuses for the champions. One thousand taels of silver were invested by the prince and named the 'Prince Cup'. The construction of the stadium was actually in my plan. The people in the community still have a long way to get out of poverty. We must create demand to increase wealth. The capital has a large population and football matches. It can not only attract attention, but also activate the entire industry chain, covering many fields such as event operations, venue services, advertising sponsorship, team training and peripheral product sales. Women's textile factories can also take the opportunity to cooperate and secure orders from various industries. The interdependence of all industries will surely inspire countless wise people to seize the opportunity. The production of footballs only needs to be wrapped in pig urine and replaced with new ones after it is damaged. The rules of the game will follow the old rules. Regarding the refereeing issue, I have considered borrowing from the previous model, but after repeated consideration, I think. , Fairness and justice are the long-term solution, and bandit logic simply does not work in the capital. Perhaps in future historical records, I will leave a mark on this initiative. "
Just as Lin Xiaofeng was immersed in this deep-rooted thought, Li Dexian stepped into the courtyard shouting: "Is Lao Lin at home?" Without waiting for an answer, he pushed the door open and barged in. Lin Xiaofeng waved Xiao Yin and Lin Taohua to leave, and asked with concern about Li Dexian's recent research progress. Li Dexian smiled mysteriously and said excitedly: "The microscope is really amazing. I found that if fresh meat is left for a long time, a kind of bug will appear inside. Putting this bug on the rotten meat can greatly speed up the rottenness of the meat." Lin Xiaofeng He nodded with satisfaction and admired the prince's unique vision. However, Li Dexian did not stop talking and further said: "Then I gave the water containing this bug to the guards to drink..." Lin Xiaofeng's expression suddenly changed, and he knew in his heart that Li Dexian's move was really inappropriate. Li Dexian did not pay attention to his reaction, but continued with a child-like excitement: "Everyone who drank that water developed diarrhea symptoms." Lin Xiaofeng remained silent, with deep worry in his heart.
After hearing Li Dexian's words, Lin Xiaofeng's face darkened like splashing ink. His Royal Highness actually used the people around him as experimental subjects. This move was really unsightly in terms of ethics. Deep in his heart, he couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh: How could my disciple do such an act that violates benevolence and justice! So, he responded with a smile on his face: "Since Your Highness already knows the dangers, why do you choose to test it on humans? The reason why rotten meat causes diarrhea can be understood by ordinary people in the world. Animals such as rabbits and monkeys should be used instead." However, Li Dexian disagreed and retorted: "You once caused the death of more than 50 death row prisoners in order to test penicillin. I just caused diarrhea." Lin Xiaofeng listened. Come on, my heart suddenly became angry. This matter is by no means a trivial matter. The status of the death row prisoners and the guards are very different. The problem of organizing human experiments is serious. If you dare to attack the death row prisoners today, you may get involved in darker activities tomorrow. Unknown. Yangqu County has already banned it. Any experiment must ensure safety and can only be conducted by recruiting volunteers. As the crown prince, if the prince uses such means to build a so-called team, it will undoubtedly be an approach with endless consequences. Lin Xiaofeng tried his best to control his inner anger, smiled calmly, and said sincerely: "Your Highness should remember that the way of scientific research lies in respecting life, and using animals instead of humans for experiments is the right way."
After hearing this, Li Dexian's face became obviously unhappy. Although both of them had been involved in danger in the process of exploring the unknown, it was only three things. After all, this was a major issue related to the bottom line of human nature and ethics. Later, Li Dexian continued to share his new discoveries, elaborated on the beneficial insects and pests in the insect world, and pointed out that there may be pests lurking even in crystal clear water, and boiling the water can effectively kill them. Lin Xiaofeng nodded in agreement, further emphasizing that the disease may be caused by the growth of these tiny organisms, especially in filthy restaurants where there is a mixture of fish and dragons. Once there are pests hiding in them, the harm caused is immeasurable. Therefore, he decided to start rectification from the restaurant in North Langfang. Although it was inappropriate to propose such a rectification plan at this moment, he believed that this opportunity could guide the prince to correct his mistakes, and he resolutely agreed to let Li Dexian deal with this problem.
Time flies, three days later, at the court, the Mongolian mission became the focus of attention. Hongcheng, the minister of Dali Temple, presented a long list of gifts. After hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang frowned, as if a heavy burden was placed on his heart. . According to traditional etiquette, there must be a reward after receiving a gift, and the amount must be higher than the gift. The total value of the gift presented by Ancient Mongolia this time is as high as 200,000 taels of silver, which undoubtedly brought huge financial pressure to the court. Emperor Jingjiang looked sad. After the war, the tax burden was reduced and reduced. It was not easy to squeeze out this huge sum of money at this time, and I was afraid that he would have to use the national treasury funds.
Emperor Jingjiang quietly turned his attention to Lin Xiaofeng, knowing that he was quite unique in raising financial resources and might be able to come up with good solutions. After the Minister of Dali Temple read out the gift list, Emperor Jingjiang stared at Lin Xiaofeng with bright eyes. The latter instantly understood the predicament his father-in-law was in and was determined to step forward to rescue him. Lin Xiaofeng made an invitation at the right time: "Your Majesty, I suggest that the imperial court repay the generous gifts of Gu Mongolia with special products. For example, consider giving the best Yangqu tea."
When Emperor Jingjiang heard this, his brows gradually widened and he looked happy. It turned out that Emperor Jingjiang had already handed over the power of tea sales to Lin Xiaofeng. Under his careful planning, Yangqu tea was rich in variety, excellent in quality and affordable to the people. It not only met the needs of the high-end market, but also launched high-end tea for the civilian market. Quality tea. Among them, although the top-quality Yangqu tea has been discontinued, its market price has soared in Beijing due to its scarcity and unique marketing strategy, and it has even been speculated as a popular product for investment and financial management. The inventory on the market is extremely scarce, and it has a very high style and taste. Collection value. Lin Xiaofeng used the brand effect of the top-quality Yangqu tea to drive the sales of other teas. What the outside world didn't know was that this highly sought-after tea was actually the cheapest variety.
Emperor Jingjiang was deeply surprised by Lin Xiaofeng's proposal, but Lu Yinsheng raised doubts. He believed that the best Yangqu tea was difficult to purchase, and the rewards should follow existing regulations to avoid exceeding the budget. Lu Yinsheng regarded Lin Xiaofeng's proposal as child's play and insisted that gold, silver and silk should be given as rewards according to the old practice. Emperor Jingjiang turned to look at Lin Xiaofeng, and saw that Lin Xiaofeng asked without hesitation to be responsible for the return of the gift, and promised without hesitation that the court would not need to spend any money. The officials were all dumbfounded when they heard this. Lin Xiaofeng was willing to bear the huge reward of hundreds of thousands taels alone. Emperor Jingjiang knew in his heart that Lin Xiaofeng was willing to pay such a price for his wife and his father-in-law. While everyone was astonished, they couldn't help but awe and admired Lin Xiaofeng's lofty ambitions and the powerful wealth and strength behind him.
Emperor Jingjiang was secretly happy that the internal funds were spared from being misappropriated. However, his face showed no emotion at all. He said to Lin Xiaofeng with sincerity: "Qing Lin, how can we trust all the great affairs of the country to you alone?"
When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, his face was determined and his eyes were filled with enthusiasm for loyalty to the country. He responded frankly: "As an official of the imperial court, my family, country and world are one. What I think about every day and every night is nothing more than how to do it." To relieve His Majesty's worries, if I cannot shoulder such an important responsibility, it will be difficult for me to face the honor of my ancestors and my family!"
When the ministers heard the words, they either covered their faces and chuckled to show their admiration, or lowered their heads and muttered to express their agreement. Emperor Jingjiang's face turned slightly red, and he suppressed a smile in the mixed emotions of embarrassment and relief, and said seriously: "Don't belittle yourself. I will entrust you to handle this matter. If you encounter any trouble, you must report it as soon as possible."
Lin Xiaofeng respectfully accepted the order and exited the court, but his heart was filled with unconcealable joy: a seemingly inconspicuous box of old tea has achieved such a feat today, which is really touching.
As soon as he retired, Bai Yongyuan couldn't wait to come out and admonish: "Your Majesty, Mr. Lin is so dedicated to his duties, why not let him serve as the Prime Minister of Dali Temple for the time being, so as to show the imperial court's recognition and importance of his talents?" Many courtiers nodded after hearing this. Although Lin Xiaofeng has made waves in Beijing many times, the ancient and Mongolian envoys are now visiting, and they just take this opportunity to send him to deal with foreign barbarians to avoid further trouble in the country. trouble. Lin Xiaofeng's face was livid at this moment, and his heart was as angry as a river. He glanced sideways at Bai Yongyuan, and saw that he was smiling broadly, but his eyes were flashing with provocation.
Emperor Jingjiang was extremely shrewd, and he had already foreseen the possible situation of Lin Xiaofeng's dealings with the Mongolian envoys, and he couldn't help but feel nervous. So he turned to Hongseong and asked what he thought about this. Although Hong Cheng knew that this move was not the best idea, he could only reluctantly agree in front of everyone: "If Mr. Lin can go all out, it will undoubtedly be a great help to the imperial court."
Lin Xiaofeng thought for a moment and finally decided to accept the challenge. Facing the expectant looks of the ministers, he no longer hesitated and decided to take on it. Emperor Jingjiang then formally issued a decree, appointing Lin Xiaofeng to temporarily act as the Prime Minister of Dali Temple, and strictly ordered him to take it seriously and not to show any slight or slight to the Mongolian mission.
After the court meeting, Lin Xiaofeng took the initiative to walk towards Hongcheng and humorously claimed that he was willing to be his right-hand man. When Hong Cheng heard this, he felt anxious and uneasy, and quickly reminded Lin Xiaofeng that he only needed to be there to assist and guide. When it comes to Lin Xiaofeng's past methods of creating public opinion through newspapers, Hong Cheng was quite critical, but Lin Xiaofeng cleverly resolved the issue with a joke, and even proposed the idea of assisting Dali Temple in establishing an official newspaper. After listening to this, Hong Cheng became more and more interested and eagerly asked for details. Although Lin Xiaofeng agreed readily on the surface, deep down he was not completely sure whether it could be implemented smoothly.
After Hong Cheng calmed down, he explained in detail to Lin Xiaofeng the specific responsibilities of receiving the Mongolian envoys, including teaching palace etiquette, arranging for professional translators to accompany them, and guiding the envoys to visit the scenic spots and historic sites in the capital in a timely manner. However, most of the actual handling was done. The work is still the responsibility of the Household Department. After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng suddenly realized that this errand was not onerous, but rather seemed to be a task that could be dealt with leisurely. Therefore, he expressed his sincere gratitude to Hong Cheng and promised to fully cooperate with the development of various affairs to ensure that nothing goes wrong. .
The afternoon sun shone slantingly on the bluestone road. Lin Xiaofeng returned to Beilangfang with a confident look. He dispatched troops simply and efficiently, while Li Dexian was still immersed in the ultimate pursuit of food hygiene. Lin Xiaofeng did not want to disturb him too much. He concentrated and returned to Lin Mansion alone. In the early morning of the next day, before the mist had completely dissipated, Lin Xiaofeng did not attend the morning pilgrimage as usual, but went directly to Dali Temple. As a newly promoted temporary minister of Dali Temple, he knew the wise way to protect himself in the officialdom and tried his best to avoid getting involved in unnecessary fights.
Dali Temple is majestic and solemn, like a huge quadrangle courtyard. It not only shoulders important foreign-related reception tasks, but also is responsible for royal sacrifices, canonization, various banquets and other complicated affairs. Although there are many officials in the yamen, with a total number of more than 200, there are only more than 20 people who can really take charge of the task alone. Although Hong Cheng is the actual leader of Dali Temple, because his rank is slightly lower than that of Lin Xiaofeng, he can only restrain his dignity and treat Lin Xiaofeng with courtesy.
As soon as Lin Xiaofeng stepped into the gate of Dali Temple, Hong Cheng immediately walked out to greet him. The smile on his face was a bit stiff and awkward, but in his heart he was worried that Lin Xiaofeng's arrival would cause an unpredictable storm. When Lin Xiaofeng saw this, he also smiled and looked easy-going and friendly: "Master Hong, there is no need to be too polite. Since I have taken on this important task, I must do my best to help you. If you have any needs, please speak up." Immediately afterwards, Lin Xiaofeng took the initiative to mention Gu Mongolia. Regarding the situation of the mission, I would like to contact you personally. When Hong Cheng heard this, his heart tightened, and he thought to himself: There are many rumors circulating in the market that are unfavorable to the Mongols, most of which originated from Bei Langfang. Now Lin Xiaofeng has taken the initiative to ask Ying to contact the mission, which is really not what he wanted. He reluctantly responded, saying that someone had been assigned to properly arrange the reception, and took the opportunity to change the subject and invite Lin Xiaofeng to taste the unique refreshments and delicacies of Dali Temple.
Lin Xiaofeng followed Hong Cheng into the depths of Dali Temple and was led to sit where Hong Cheng handled official business. Hong Cheng personally served the tea, and Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but feel a little surprised to receive such high-level courtesy. While savoring the tea carefully, he appreciated the impact of this subtle change in status after the disaster relief. However, after five pieces of delicate pastries and two cups of hot tea went down his throat, his belly gradually felt full. Lin Xiaofeng had to calmly untie his belt and joked: "Master Hong, please don't be so lenient. My stomach is not that kind." Massive.”
Regarding the topic of the mission, Lin Xiaofeng did not let it go easily and asked for details again. Hong Cheng became increasingly embarrassed and tried his best to hide the truth. He was anxiously thinking about how to delay time and prevent Lin Xiaofeng's intervention from causing more variables. However, Lin Xiaofeng was resolute and insisted on meeting the mission in person. Hong Cheng had no choice but to reveal that the mission was currently staying at the Dali Guesthouse and promised to introduce the two parties to meet. When Lin Xiaofeng suggested that the delegation should be kept moderately nervous during the negotiations instead of being too comfortable, Hong Cheng felt like he was going crazy in his heart, praying that the dinner would go smoothly and that this hot potato would be resolved as soon as possible.
After several conversations, Lin Xiaofeng assured Hong Cheng that he would not act rashly, and revealed that he was shouldering the responsibility of giving back this time and planned to lead the core members of the mission to visit North Langfang to demonstrate the generosity and dignity of the court and Emperor Jingjiang. Although Hong Cheng was still uneasy about this, he finally chose to compromise considering that Lin Xiaofeng might be able to bring positive publicity to Dali Temple on the advertising page of Beilang Daily. However, he repeatedly emphasized that all actions must avoid triggering conflicts. Lin Xiaofeng also vowed to handle the matter in a peaceful and friendly manner. After the two reached a consensus, the confrontation came to an end for the time being, and the matter seemed to have a clear direction of progress.
Lin Xiaofeng's actions and words are like an invisible sharp blade, which can frustrate people without even leaving a trace. Hong Cheng had a bitter smile on his face, and he hesitated before summoning the courage to ask Lin Xiaofeng's true intentions. Lin Xiaofeng seemed quite impatient about this, and his words were as sharp as a knife: "It's just some chatting in the banquet room." However, Hong Cheng's doubts did not dissipate. He pressed forward step by step, insisting that Lin Xiaofeng swear an oath and No other plans. Lin Xiaofeng was dissatisfied with Hong Cheng's suspicion, but finally agreed to accompany the Mongolian delegation on the trip, and specifically emphasized that since he did not understand Mongolian, he must be accompanied by an interpreter.
After hearing this, Hong Cheng fell into deep thought. Suddenly his eyes lit up and he summoned an interpreter named Lu Sinan, intending to let him accompany Lin Xiaofeng to supervise his actions. The moment Lin Xiaofeng saw Lu Sinan, he couldn't help but be shocked. It turned out that this person was his disciple, and he went to Dali Temple on his own without reporting to him. Hong Cheng solemnly told Lu Sinan the importance of the matter in the courtyard, ordered him to follow Lin Xiaofeng closely to prevent any accidents from happening, and promised to make him an official translator of Dali Temple once the task was successfully completed. Although Lu Sinan was frightened and uneasy, he could only bite the bullet and agree.
Lu Sinan walked into the room with a pale face, opposite Lin Xiaofeng with a gloomy face. Hong Cheng then formally introduced Lu Sinan's identity as the translator of Dali Temple to both parties, and once again solemnly told Lu Sinan to fulfill his duties. Later, Lin Xiaofeng proposed to have a private conversation with Lu Sinan, and Hong Cheng left temporarily. Lin Xiaofeng sternly asked Lu Sinan why he went out to work part-time without permission. Lu Sinan explained that in view of the rumors circulating in North Langfang that aggravated the tension between Jingjiang and Mongolia, he decided to learn Mongolian by himself to deal with possible emergencies, so he He studied hard outside the Dali Temple, and finally, with his own efforts and opportunities, was recommended by Hongcheng to work in the Dali Temple.
After learning about Lu Sinan's original intention and experience, although Lin Xiaofeng felt relieved, he asked about the specific content of Lu Sinan's recent work in Dali Temple and whether he had contacted the ancient Mongolian envoys. Lu Sinan answered frankly that he had never met the Gumongolian envoy in person, but was only responsible for teaching foreign languages to other translators. Occasionally, when training domestic cats, he was misunderstood as being proficient in cat language. After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng burst into laughter, and finally decided to go to the Dali Guesthouse in person to meet with the Mongolian envoy.
The three of them arrived in front of the Dali Guest House together. Hong Cheng once again warned Lin Xiaofeng to respect the ancient Mongolian etiquette and customs and not to do anything offensive. After knocking on the door, a burly and ferocious-looking man named Montenegro Buhashe came out. His image was like an evil ghost appearing in the world, which was intimidating. Lin Xiaofeng and Lu Sinan both couldn't help but take a few steps back, with frightened expressions on their faces. Hong Cheng hurriedly explained that this was Montenegro Buhasihe, a member of the Gu-Mongolian mission, and the national advisor Urige was also among them. Although Lin Xiaofeng still had lingering fears in his heart, he still stepped forward firmly and stepped into the guest house, preparing for a face-to-face negotiation with the Mongolian delegation.
Urige Imperial Master approached Montenegro Buhashe with steady steps. Upon seeing this, Hongcheng immediately bowed his hands respectfully. Lin Xiaofeng and Lu Sinan's eyes were fixed on Buhasihe, and they couldn't help but exclaimed in unison: "What a mighty and strong man! I have never seen him in his life!" Lin Xiaofeng secretly calculated in his heart that he could conquer the mountain with such strength. Strong generals are undoubtedly fatal threats on the battlefield and must be eliminated as soon as possible to avoid future troubles. Hearing this, Hong Cheng's face instantly turned as pale as paper. He hurriedly covered Lin Xiaofeng's mouth and warned in a low voice: "Master Lin, please don't say it rashly." However, Lin Xiaofeng didn't care about it and said with a relaxed smile: "It doesn't matter. "Buhashe doesn't understand Chinese." Unexpectedly, Wurige said at this time: "I understand." For a moment, there was a subtle and embarrassing atmosphere in the air, and Lin Xiaofeng had to force a smile and confess that he was. Dali Temple Cheng.
Wu Rige's eyes were as sharp as a falcon. He stared closely at Lin Xiaofeng's expression and asked directly: "Why does Mr. Lin want to get rid of Buhashe?" Hearing this, Hong Cheng felt like a deer, deeply afraid. This incident triggered an unmanageable diplomatic turmoil. Lin Xiaofeng smiled and tried to explain away the situation, claiming that it was just his straightforward personality and took the opportunity to ease the conversation. But Wu Rige remained expressionless and refused to give in, continuing to ask for the truth. Lin Xiaofeng had to respond vaguely and cleverly change the subject. Wu Rige said bluntly that he was not an ordinary monk, and asked Lin Xiaofeng the true purpose of his visit. Lin Xiaofeng answered with a smile, hoping to invite Urige to visit the capital, relax and enhance the friendship between the two countries.
Buhasihe stood up majestically at this moment. His majestic figure was like a moving mountain, which once again made Lin Xiaofeng sincerely amazed. In the verbal exchange between Lin Xiaofeng and Wu Rige, Hong Cheng, who was caught in the middle, became increasingly nervous. Lin Xiaofeng lost no time in inviting Urige to travel again. Although Urige was full of doubts on his face, he still turned around and asked Buhasihe for his opinion. Buhashe readily agreed, and his contempt for the Jingjiang people was revealed during the conversation. Hong Cheng was very angry about this, but was unable to stop it. While begging Lin Xiaofeng not to stir up trouble, Lin Xiaofeng firmly stated that he would accompany Urige and Buhasihe on their trip.
Considering that Buchash was unusually tall and could not be carried by an ordinary carriage, it was finally decided to let him ride a BMW. The scene was particularly spectacular. Wurige proudly showed off Buhasihe's prowess and asked if there were any warriors in Jingjiang who could rival him. Lin Xiaofeng responded calmly, saying that he had never seen such a powerful warrior so far, let alone one with a more rugged appearance than Buhasihe. warrior. Facing Hong Cheng's eyes full of pleading and helplessness, Lin Xiaofeng ignored them and followed them freely, while Hong Cheng could only watch them go away with mixed feelings in his heart.
Wurige's complexion suddenly became as dark as a cloudy sky, and Nima beside him also cast a sarcastic smile. Mentioning that Burkhaskh has often become a topic of conversation after dinner because of his unattractive appearance is actually not a nice thing to say. Lin Xiaofeng invited Master Wurige to get on the bus in a humble and sincere manner, showing respect for the master in his words: "Master, please get on the bus. I will personally accompany you to visit the famous North Langfang in the capital. "After Wurige pondered briefly, he stepped onto the carriage, followed closely by Lin Xiaofeng. The carriage started gently and headed straight towards North Langfang.
During the journey, Wu Rige gently lifted the curtains of the carriage and asked Lin Xiaofeng: "Mr. Lin, among the many markets in the capital, what is so unique about Bei Langfang?" Lin Xiaofeng responded with a smile: "Bei Langfang is located in a strategic location. On the edge of the outer city, the most well-known characteristics are the hardship and poverty.”
After hearing this, Wu Rige looked puzzled: "If it is so barren, why did you take me there to visit?" Lin Xiaofeng explained: "Although this place has been in trouble, recently because His Royal Highness the Crown Prince took over the management, things have happened Earth-shaking changes. Master, you have come all the way to enhance the friendship between the two countries, and you should see our true situation with your own eyes.”
After Wurige heard this, he fell into deep thought and was quite surprised by Lin Xiaofeng's frank and outspoken style. Lin Xiaofeng saw the opportunity and further revealed his feelings: "Although I am in a civil service, I hate those complicated and hypocritical etiquette, and prefer to express my inner thoughts directly. Therefore, even if I was demoted to Dali Temple for being too upright, I always stick to my Principles and beliefs.”
Wurige expressed his sincere admiration for this, and the conversation between the two gradually became better. When Lin Xiaofeng mentioned the official atmosphere in Jingjiang, both of them showed the same dissatisfaction. Lin Xiaofeng also specifically asked Gu Meng whether there was any difference. Wu Rige said with great emotion: "No matter where in the officialdom and people's hearts, they are basically the same, but there may be differences in subtleties."
Lin Xiaofeng asked Wurige directly whether he had any intention of making peace during his visit. After a moment of hesitation, Wurige admitted that he did have such an intention and explained in detail that the sixth princess of his country wanted to marry the second prince of Jingjiang. Lin Xiaofeng's face changed slightly when he heard that, and he told Wurige: "Actually, Your Majesty already has a candidate in mind. I'm afraid this marriage will be difficult to realize."
Wu Rige asked about the details of the candidates, but Lin Xiaofeng declined to disclose the details on the grounds that it involved royal dignity. Then, Lin Xiaofeng took another approach and suggested that Gu Meng consider marrying his daughter to Jingjiang, which could also achieve the purpose of consolidating the relationship between the two countries. Uzhige was surprised by this proposal and found it difficult to accept it.
In the end, Wurige expressed his gratitude to Lin Xiaofeng for his honesty and decided not to mention the marriage again. Lin Xiaofeng made his position clear. Although the two countries are friendly neighbors and compete in some aspects, he is willing to help others as long as it does not affect Jingjiang's interests. He especially appreciates brave and loyal heroes like Urige and Buhasihe. quality.
As the in-depth conversation ended, Wurige's wariness towards Lin Xiaofeng gradually dissipated, and he realized that his inner world was pure and innocent, with little ambition. It is this kind of exchange that deepens mutual trust and understanding and lays a solid foundation for future cooperation between the two parties.
In the car, Lin Xiaofeng and Wu Rige were chatting happily, and they had a tacit understanding like a pair of long-lost friends. The world outside the car, the moment Buhasihe appeared, seemed to be stirred by a huge force, becoming lively and full of uneasiness. Buhashe and Lu Sinan were riding on horseback together. His burly body was like a moving mountain standing between heaven and earth. Pedestrians moved aside in fear, but they couldn't help but glance at him because of his strange appearance that was different from ordinary people. Looking back. The accompanying crowd gradually gathered, they were whispering to each other, and the discussion was rising and falling.
Lin Xiaofeng's face was as calm as water, as if the hustle and bustle of the outside world could not touch his inner world at all; while Wurige always maintained a calm and mysterious smile, knowing in his heart that Buhasihe's trip would definitely set off a public opinion in Jingjiang City. storm. Buhashe's bravery is legendary in the vast grasslands, and including him in the mission is undoubtedly a wise move to show the power of Gumen. But Lin Xiaofeng thought deeply in his heart and decided that Buhasihe was just a very symbolic existence on the battlefield. Although he felt his endless murderous intent when he first met him, after thinking about it carefully, he realized that such an image was not suitable for a high-level person. general.
The people's wonder and fear intertwined into a noisy background sound, like a vivid social symphony. Wurige listened to these voices, and a sense of satisfaction surged in his heart. He knew that Buhashe's name would soon spread like wildfire to every corner of the capital, and even the palace would be heard. Lin Xiaofeng, with his keen eyesight and insight, noticed that North Langfang was close at hand, where the government was strict, the people's livelihood was stable, and the people gradually developed unyielding courage. Faced with strange people and strange things like Buchash, their conversations were mixed with banter and curiosity, while also revealing their vigilance and resistance to unknown things.
Lin Xiaofeng quietly listened to the various comments about Buhasihe from all directions. An imperceptible smile flashed across his face. He understood that his prediction was becoming reality step by step. When Wu Rige saw that Lin Xiaofeng had always maintained a straightforward and honest attitude, a trace of embarrassment and introspection flashed across his face. As the carriage slowly approached North Langfang, the comments of the people around him became more and more sharp. They began to comment unscrupulously on Buhashe, and some even tried to take the opportunity to attract public attention and gain fame.
Faced with this chaotic situation, Lin Xiaofeng struck decisively, directly responding to Wurige's inner doubts without any politeness, and when the carriage stopped, he sternly shouted back the onlookers. Uzhige was grateful for this, but also felt deeply guilty. It turned out that Buhasihe's unique appearance could easily lead to criticism and misunderstanding. At this moment, he remembered that Lin Xiaofeng had suggested that Buhasi be veiled to avoid unnecessary trouble. Now it seems that this suggestion has been verified. Wu Rige deeply lamented that Lin Xiaofeng was truly sincere and kind, possessing both extraordinary wisdom and the emotional warmth of an ordinary person.
When the two stepped out of the carriage, the crowd of onlookers finally dispersed under Lin Xiaofeng's order. What was left were all kinds of jokes about Buhashe's strange body shape and topic materials after tea and dinner, which will be spread among the people. , became a story that people talked about.
Sure enough, Buhasihe's current life has fulfilled the ancient saying: Failure to listen to others will eventually lead to omissions. However, now that he has been exposed to the public eye, it seems a bit redundant to cover him again. Fortunately, Bukhaskh did not understand the local dialect and was able to turn a deaf ear to those sharp and harsh comments, so that no trouble would arise. Wurige felt remorse mixed in his heart. He cast his gaze forward, but was suddenly stunned - he saw the road paved with stone slabs in front of him was as flat as a stone, but behind him, there was a path filled with loess. The boundary between the two was clear, as if The difference between heaven and earth. Although most pedestrians walked out of the way, the bustling market was still bustling with vendors selling goods and crowds bustling, creating a prosperous scene.
Buhasihe and Lu Sinan dismounted side by side and stood together in the streets and alleys. Both of them looked at everything around them with concentration, their eyes full of curiosity and admiration for this magical land. Wu Rige couldn't help but express his heartfelt emotion: "The market under the governance of His Royal Highness is indeed extraordinary. Such a large-scale renovation project must be very expensive. How much silver did the imperial court allocate?" After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng responded frankly: "The imperial court No support was provided at all!" This statement made Wurige dumbfounded. It was hard to imagine that the prince had accomplished such earth-shaking changes with meager resources.
Wu Rige's face became increasingly solemn, and he was filled with doubts. He began to explore whether the young talent of the Jingjiang Crown Prince had been exaggerated. Lin Xiaofeng told the truth sincerely, confirming that the prince indeed did not receive any help from the court, and emphasized that Li Dexian played a key role in this process, and this was indeed true. When it was mentioned that the great changes in North Langfang took only half a year, Wurige's heart was filled with ups and downs. He was deeply worried and admired the strength of Jingjiang Kingdom and the outstanding talents of the prince.
When a group of people stepped into the shop, Wurige was surprised at every step. The people in front of them were full of energy, and the shops were new and tidy. This was by no means a prosperous atmosphere that could be faked in the short term. They followed Lin Xiaofeng into a tea house, hoping to appreciate the elegance of the best tea in the world, Yangqu. When the shopkeeper saw Lin Xiaofeng arriving, although he tried his best to keep his face calm, he could not hide his joy. Lin Xiaofeng was so proud that he planned to buy all the top-quality Yangqu tea in the store, but the shopkeeper told him that the tea had been sold out and could only be viewed by others.
When Wurige learned that the price of this tea was as high as 500 taels of silver per catty, he couldn't help but secretly marvel at the high price. The shopkeeper carefully took out the porcelain jar and displayed the remaining tea leaves in it, insisting that it could not be sold, and only allowed everyone to take a close look at its shape and smell its fragrance. Lin Xiaofeng failed to achieve his wish and showed a hint of embarrassment on his face, while Wurige understood the shopkeeper's difficulties and readily agreed to just smell the fragrance without buying it.
The shopkeeper took the opportunity to elaborate on the rarity of this tea. It is produced in a secret place in the mountains and the output is extremely limited. It is not only a royal tribute, but also a treasure among the people, and is rarely circulated in the market. Although there was nothing particularly outstanding about the aroma of tea in the jar when Wurige first smelled it, after describing it from the shopkeeper's mouth, he couldn't help but re-savour it. The shopkeeper skillfully used the art of speech to outline the precious picture of tea, which made Urige fall into troubled thoughts. Although the tip of his tongue did not catch a particularly distinctive aroma, his inner yearning was quietly ignited, and he became increasingly eager to get this mysterious Yangqu tea.
Wurige once again put his nose close to the porcelain pot, trying to capture the mysterious smell hidden in the tea. At first, he didn't notice anything special. He even felt that the aroma of this tea was a bit bland compared to the tea stored in Dali Temple. He couldn't help but have a doubt in his heart: maybe it was because it had not been soaked in water and its true appearance had not yet been revealed. can be fully demonstrated. Upon seeing this, Lin Xiaofeng calmly signaled the shopkeeper with his eyes to untie Wurige's knot. The shopkeeper knew the elegant meaning after hearing Xiange, and calmly explained: "This Yangqu top-quality tea contains a faint medicinal fragrance, which needs to be tasted carefully." Wurige followed the words and smelled again, and sure enough, in the gentle and elegant tea fragrance, he could distinguish There is a hint of medicinal charm that seems to be absent, and I am amazed. It turns out that this tea looks ordinary, but in fact it contains the universe. Only after soaking in boiling water, the medicinal fragrance will be slowly released. Drinkers can not only strengthen the body, detoxify and nourish the skin, but also have the magical power to prolong life. The only one in the world.
After hearing this, Wurige repeatedly praised it, but regretted that he could not taste its unique charm in person. Lin Xiaofeng understood the situation, smiled slightly, and said nothing. He knew that what they were selling was not only the tea itself, but also a symbol of noble status and a legendary story. Even the high price of five hundred taels per kilogram set by His Majesty for this herbal tea carefully prepared with a secret recipe is not unrealistic. Giving it to Urig from the Gumongolian grassland is undoubtedly an appropriate respect for his status. Lin Xiaofeng promised that he would ask His Highness the Crown Prince for some tea leaves to give to Wurige. However, Wurige was grateful and declined Lin Xiaofeng's offer to work for him, unwilling to add to the burden on others. Soon after, the group left the teahouse and stood in front of a sparkling jewelry store across the street. Uzhige's purpose for this trip is unclear. Lin Xiaofeng explained in due course that the jewelry craftsmanship of Jingjiang Kingdom was so exquisite that Wurige was specially allowed to see it today. After hearing this, Wu Rige smiled bitterly and shook his head. Regarding the prosperous scene created by the Jingjiang Kingdom reconstruction project within half a year, his estimate was obviously too conservative. The scene in front of him now forced him to re-evaluate the future glory of this place.
When you step into the store, you will be greeted by a dazzling array of gemstones that are as bright as stars, among which diamonds are the most eye-catching. The sunlight shines through the windows, like lighting up crystal clear lamps. Wurig's eyes were attracted by the dazzling gems, and he curiously asked what one of the dazzling gems was. The shopkeeper introduced with enthusiasm that it was a diamond, which is known as one of the most precious gems in the world, especially the rare treasure called "Heart of the Ocean", whose value is inestimable. Wurige stared at the diamond, as if he could glimpse the profound world inside. Lin Xiaofeng secretly thought that diamonds and tea would undoubtedly occupy an important position in the list of gifts that would be given back to Urige. It was necessary to ensure that Urige felt the extraordinary value of this gift.
After appreciating it for a long time, Wurige's enthusiasm gradually cooled down, and Lin Xiaofeng promptly proposed to have a meal before continuing the tour. Buhasihe, who was already hungry, agreed with this, and everyone agreed unanimously. As they walked along the street, Lin Xiaofeng's eyes fell on the signature "Laoer Restaurant" and proposed to dine there, which Wurige readily accepted.
A group of people walked into the restaurant, and it turned out that it was a shop run by their old acquaintance Wang Laoer. Lin Xiaofeng suggested that there was no need to show off the reception. Wang Laoer understood it and led everyone upstairs enthusiastically. Several people went straight to the quiet seating area on the second floor. Lin Xiaofeng excused himself from the table temporarily, leaving Wurige and others to take their seats first. Wang Laoer took the opportunity to approach Lin Xiaofeng, lowered his voice and asked about the visitor's identity, and asked if special dishes were needed. Lin Xiaofeng responded jokingly: "They are just friends from the land of ancient Mongolia. Giving them a discount is enough." Wang Laoer immediately beamed with joy after hearing this, knowing that as long as he followed Lin Xiaofeng's footsteps, he would surely reap unexpected benefits. fruit.
In the Laoer Restaurant on the second floor, the three gods were sitting together, enjoying a rare dinner time together. Suddenly, a gang member raised a small red triangular flag, his face filled with pride and pride: "Brothers, the honor of the third civilized pacesetter has once again been won by our Three Gods Gang!" The surrounding gang members heard this. The voices gathered together one after another, each with a proud look on their face, but Ma Laosan looked at the bright red banner, but there was an indescribable sadness in his heart. He silently recalled the days when gangs fought swords and swords with the government. Now they are keen on participating in various civilization competitions. The old life of wandering in the streets and rivers and lakes seems to be drifting away.
Ma Laosan finally couldn't hold back the anger in his chest. He slapped the case and scolded everyone for only doing good deeds, helping the old and the young, and cleaning the streets, but they had forgotten the root of being a gangster - the passion and passion that belongs to the children of the world. Tenacity. The gang members were shocked by his anger and looked at each other. Some people wondered why Ma Laosan was so dissatisfied with the status quo and tentatively asked why.
Ma Laosan said angrily: "You people only know these trivial good things, but you have forgotten the fundamental reason why our Three Gods Gang can gain a foothold in the world!"
The gang members each defended themselves, claiming that everything they did recently was in accordance with Ma Laosan's wishes, and was well received by the neighbors, and even attracted a lot of praise and cooperation opportunities. However, when they mentioned the sharp drop in the gang's daily income due to their frequent participation in charity activities, their voices clearly revealed dissatisfaction. Ma Laosan knew in his heart that although the silver had indeed increased, it was very difficult to distribute it, so in the end he could only acquiesce in allowing everyone to continue dining.
In this subtle and tense atmosphere, heavy footsteps came from the stairs, and a burly man with blazing eyes appeared in sight. It was Uzhige who brought Buhashe here. Buhashe was huge in stature and had a terrifying face, which frightened the three gods. They all stopped their bowls and chopsticks and stared at this strange giant with dumbfounded eyes.
Although Buhasihe looks ugly, his terrifying force is almost unmatched by anyone in Jingjiang City. Ma Laosan regained some composure despite his anger, and the whispers of the gang members kept coming to his ears, talking about the fierceness and fearlessness of the Mongols, and also mentioned that only Xie Hongxin, the gang's master, might be able to fight them. Buhashe heard these sarcastic remarks, and after asking Uzhige, he sneered and openly provoked the three gods.
Buhasihe suddenly became furious and threw cups to hurt people. Seeing this, the gang immediately became excited and stood up to fight back. When Ma Laosan saw this scene, a long-lost fighting passion surged in his heart. He secretly hid the dagger in his sleeve and quickly ordered people to send the injured to the hospital for treatment. He also sent someone to quickly ask Xie Hongxin to come to help, while he stepped forward. , looking directly at Buhasihe, intending to launch a fatal surprise attack when the opponent is not prepared.
Ma Laosan stared at Buhasi coldly, and through Lu Sinan's interpreter, asked him the reason for his arrogance and domineering. Buhasihe responded proudly and even more provocatively invited the three gods to fight together. Ma Laosan looked around and saw that everyone in the gang had regained their courage, and shouted sternly again: "People from Gumeng came to Jingjiang, how dare they be so arrogant? How could you alone be the leader of all our heroes?" Opponent? If you’re wise, you’d better restrain your arrogant behavior!”
On the first floor of the restaurant, when Lin Xiaofeng was about to leave the table, Wang Laoer suddenly grabbed his sleeve, with a look of embarrassment and helplessness on his face, as if he was in trouble. When Lin Xiaofeng saw this, a trace of doubt flashed across his brows, and he asked: "Wang Lao Er, what are you hiding?" After receiving Lin Xiaofeng's encouraging look, Wang Lao Er finally summoned up the courage to complain: "Recently, this situation in North Langfang has Sanitary inspections are vigorously promoted in the country, and the requirements for kitchen utensil modification are extremely strict. Even the drawings must be strictly reviewed. The various rules therein make us small business traders confused and difficult to adapt to. What's worse is the environmental protection. The team came to inspect every day and took the opportunity to extort money. As a result, our business has become increasingly difficult. I implore you, the Prime Minister of Dali Temple, to understand the hardships faced by us low-level traders. "
Lin Xiaofeng frowned after hearing this. He knew that Li Dexian acted decisively and radically, but he did not expect that this reform action would be so drastic and vigorous that it would put the merchants in trouble. He secretly decided to record the incident in order to deal with violations in the future.
At this moment, a huge crashing sound and painful wails suddenly came from the second floor. Lin Xiaofeng felt a chill in his heart and immediately hurried upstairs to check the situation. I saw Buhashe trampling Ma Laosan under his feet like a giant, and the surroundings were in chaos. Lin Xiaofeng immediately shouted to stop everyone and ordered Buhashe to let go of Ma Laosan immediately. Uzhige explained that it was because Ma Laosan provoked first, and Buhasihe was just out of self-defense. Lu Sinan added from the side that in fact Ma Laosan tried to make a sneak attack but was restrained. After hearing this series of events, Lin Xiaofeng was shocked and furious at Ma Laosan's incompetence and stupidity.
Ma Laosan shouted for help during the struggle, and even raised the civilized pacesetter banner in his hand in an attempt to prove his innocence. However, in Lin Xiaofeng's view, all this seemed ridiculous and inappropriate.
Seeing that Buhasihe still refused to let go of Ma Laosan, Lin Xiaofeng once again sternly asked Wurige to stop him, emphasizing that the Jingjiang government had its own legal dignity and did not allow anyone to trample on the rights of others at will. Urige felt quite embarrassed, and whispered that Bukhaskh was the right-hand man beside King Gumeng Khan, and it was really difficult for him to restrain his words and deeds. At this time, there was a lot of noise downstairs, and Li Dexian led Xie Hongxin and others quickly upstairs to watch Buhashe. After a brief and tense confrontation, Xie Hongxin suddenly shot a flying knife and shot Buhasi on the shoulder with great accuracy, warning him that Ma Laosan must be released immediately. This scene instantly shocked everyone present. Wu Rige's face changed drastically, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense, as if a string that was about to break hung in everyone's hearts.
Lin Xiaofeng's heart was tense at this moment. Facing the confrontation between Hong Xinge and Buhashe, it was really difficult for him to guess the outcome of this contest. Although Brother Hong Xin was extremely courageous, the moment the flying knife was released, Lin Xiaofeng felt worried: once the two really started a fierce fight, not only might the restaurant be destroyed, but if Xie Hongxin was injured, it might trigger a serious diplomatic dispute. crisis. In such a tense atmosphere, Lin Xiaofeng was eagerly looking for a good way to resolve the conflict, while Li Dexian and other good people were fanning the flames, as if they were afraid that the world would not be chaotic.
Buhashe effortlessly pulled out the throwing knife from his shoulder. This move further highlighted his powerful strength and proud backbone, and at the same time created a strong desire to fight against Xie Hongxin. Immediately afterwards, he kicked Ma Laosan to Xie Hongxin, provocatively inviting a fight. Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Lin Xiaofeng hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade Xie Hongxin from retreating temporarily to avoid further escalation of the conflict.
Ma Laosan was deeply regretful at this moment, and kept saying that he was willing to change his ways, and wore the civilized pacesetter banner on his chest as a symbol of his transformation. When Lin Xiaofeng saw this, although he had doubts in his heart, he still decided to let them go, and the members of the Three Gods Gang evacuated the scene in panic. However, Li Dexian still refused to give up and wanted to stir up a bigger disturbance. Lin Xiaofeng had to forcefully pull him back and warned Urige face to face to restrain Buhashe's behavior to prevent accidents.
Wu Rige's face was gloomy, and he was extremely surprised that there was a master like Xie Hongxin hidden in Jingjiang. Lin Xiaofeng took the opportunity to introduce Prince Li Dexian to Wurige. After hearing this, Wurige immediately bowed respectfully. However, Li Dexian could not take his eyes away from Buhashe, and even suggested that the two sides compete in a test of strength. Lin Xiaofeng knew that the situation was serious and tried his best to prevent the two from taking action directly. He proposed to have an arm-wrestling contest to avoid the situation from getting worse.
Although Lin Xiaofeng tried his best to dissuade him, Xie Hongxin was eager to give it a try and insisted on competing with Buhasihe. Lin Xiaofeng had no choice but to agree, and the two sat at a table facing each other. The crowd around them held their breath, so nervous that they could hear their heartbeats. The air was filled with the smell of an approaching storm. Although Xie Hongxin was far smaller than Buhashe in size, the strength he displayed was astonishing, and he was in a stalemate with Buhashe, which shocked Urige.
Following Lin Xiaofeng's order, the two went all out to compete with each other. The tables and chairs whined under their immense power. I saw Xie Hongxin's muscles bulging and his strength, and Buhasihe also tried his best to meet the challenge. The hearts of the onlookers fluctuated with their duel, and they were all shocked by the extraordinary power displayed by these two warriors. Finally, with a deafening bang, the winner was finally announced - the wooden table broke into pieces, a strong arm slumped down, and the dust slowly fell silent in the air, marking the end of this contest.
The tabletop was instantly shattered and scattered, with wood chips flying everywhere. Buhashe and Xie Hongxin stood facing each other like two iron statues. I saw Xie Hongxin's left arm twisted at an incredible angle, with the joints clearly broken, and a painful expression on his resolute face. Witnessing this scene, Urige secretly rejoiced in his heart, further confirming that Buhashe's power was unmatched. Li Dexian was shocked and speechless by the scene in front of him, while Lin Xiaofeng was extremely heartbroken and quickly stepped forward to inquire about Xie Hongxin's injury with concern. However, Xie Hongxin showed extraordinary tenacity and unyielding spirit. He gritted his teeth, forcibly reset the dislocated joints on his own, and tried to move his arms. He looked as if the serious injury just now had not caused him much harm. Influence. Buhashe couldn't help being awe-struck when he saw this, and once again invited Xie Hongxin to challenge. Several people finally realized that there was no benefit in continuing to fight, so they decided to put aside their grudges temporarily and sit around the broken dining table to eat together.
Wang Laoer served the carefully prepared dishes in time, everyone looked at each other, and the atmosphere fell into an awkward and depressing silence. Lin Xiaofeng saw this, and he quickly asked everyone to put aside their distracting thoughts and enjoy the food, trying to relieve the tense atmosphere in this way. Urige and Li Dexian began to chat while tasting the delicacies. Urige asked Li Dexian for wisdom in governing the country. Li Dexian cleverly used the theme to use the delicious food in front of him as an example to slowly explain the principle of "disease comes from the mouth". He told how tiny insects can silently destroy the quality of food, and then extended it to the renovation measures of restaurants in North Langfang. importance. At first, Wu Rige was confused by this statement, but as Li Dexian explained it in a simple and step-by-step manner, he gradually understood the profound philosophy contained in it. Although he could not fully understand all the details mentioned by Li Dexian, he clearly felt that Li Dexian had clear thinking and rigorous logic. Wu Rige could not help but sincerely admired the intelligence and insight of the Jingjiang Prince.
While everyone was savoring the dazzling array of dishes on the table, they were discussing national affairs and people's livelihood. This banquet, which might have caused greater conflict, was quietly transformed into a platform for exchanging ideas and enhancing understanding under Lin Xiaofeng's clever and witty mediation. At this seemingly ordinary dinner table, the conflicts and misunderstandings in everyone's hearts slowly melted away through mutual dialogue and understanding, turning into an invisible force that tightly connected them.
After a heated and in-depth conversation, Wu Rige felt that the concepts expounded by Li Dexian were novel and inspiring. However, Lin Xiaofeng understood in his heart that although these theories were profound and unfathomable, they were mostly empty and gorgeous rhetoric. At the same time, not to be outdone, two strong men, Xie Hongxin and Buhasihe, started a battle for food intake on the dining table. In the blink of an eye, all the delicacies on the table were swept away. Seeing this scene, Wurige wanted to pick up the food, but found that there was nowhere to put down the chopsticks, with an embarrassed and helpless look on his face. Lin Xiaofeng keenly captured this scene, immediately called the waiter to serve a table full of sumptuous dishes, and enthusiastically invited Urige to taste it to his heart's content.
The atmosphere at the banquet became more and more harmonious. Just as everyone was immersed in the food and conversation, Li Dexian suddenly asked a question, asking about Buhashe's specific height. This move made the originally relaxed and happy atmosphere suddenly become subtle. Lin Xiaofeng noticed this immediately and stepped forward to reprimand Li Dexian for his inappropriate remarks to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
After the dinner, in order to further deepen the friendship between each other, Lin Xiaofeng suggested that everyone go to the bathhouse to take a bath and continue talking. Although Uzhige was surprised by the proposal, he readily accepted the invitation out of politeness and curiosity about new things.
At the time of checkout, Mr. Wang appeared in front of everyone with a bill worth a thousand taels of silver in his hand. Lin Xiaofeng was instantly shocked. After careful inspection, he found that the bill amount was much higher. Faced with Lin Xiaofeng's doubts, Wang Laoer smiled slyly and explained eloquently that the ingredients were extremely precious, and several antique utensils were accidentally damaged, which led to the high bill. Faced with Wang Laoer's sophistry, Lin Xiaofeng had no choice but to bargain with him, and finally agreed on the fee at 506 taels of silver. At this time, Wu Rige showed his generous side and offered to pay the fee on his behalf. Lin Xiaofeng was deeply moved, felt guilty, and solemnly promised to repay this favor in the future.
Taking advantage of this rare friendship, Wurige promptly proposed the idea of purchasing Yangqu tea. After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng agreed to Wurige's request without hesitation, vowing to satisfy this man who came from afar no matter what. friends in return for his generosity. This banquet, which might have ended abruptly due to misunderstandings and conflicts, finally ended in a harmonious and joyful way under Lin Xiaofeng's skillful dealings. It not only deepened the friendship between the envoys of the two countries, but also enhanced the exchanges and cooperation between Jingjiang and Ancient Mongolia. Cooperation has laid a solid foundation.
In the capital, bathhouses are scattered all over the city like stars. Although most bathhouses still focus on cold water baths, their services cover basic needs such as grooming and shaving. Although they are not as luxurious and complicated as today's spas, they are unique. A simple charm of life. Ordinary people can find a moment of joy in life here by spending only a few copper coins; while wealthy families with a lot of money are more inclined to choose high-end bathhouses that are elegant and well-equipped. Such places are often exquisitely and elegantly decorated, with extremely attentive services and a focus on privacy. They are even somewhat similar to bustling brothels. Lin Xiaofeng knew that the sanitary conditions of bathhouses were related to the city's appearance, so in the process of rectifying order in North Langfang, he paid special attention to bathhouse merchants and encouraged the emergence of a number of high-end bathhouses.
After everyone finished their meal, the group chose a bathhouse called [Natural Awakening Hall] and entered it. When Lin Xiaofeng heard the name, he secretly murmured in his heart that the name was too common and straightforward and lacked elegance. When he inquired about the price and learned that each person had to pay two taels of silver, he couldn't help but be stunned and surprised by such a high price. The waiter explained that the reason why the price was so high was because not only were the facilities excellent, but it also attracted many distinguished guests, especially the unique programs in the bathhouse, which were unmatched by other bathhouses. Under the enthusiastic introduction of the waiter, Lin Xiaofeng and others decided to try it for themselves. Buhasihe and Uzhige leisurely immersed themselves in the steaming soup pool, while the others seemed a little at a loss and extremely embarrassed when faced with this scene. Lin Xiaofeng smiled bitterly in his heart and secretly blamed himself for being too curious.
During the bath, Lin Xiaofeng and Wurige had an in-depth conversation. Wurige mentioned that King Gumeng Khan intended to form an alliance with the Jingjiang Kingdom and hoped to open a trade route to strengthen trade between the two countries. Lin Xiaofeng agreed with this proposal, believing that this move would not only achieve complementary resources, but also allow both parties to benefit from each other and achieve common prosperity. However, his face revealed deep worries, fearing that the conservative forces within the court would be resistant to the trade move, which made Urige encounter many obstacles in promoting this matter. Lin Xiaofeng thought that Jingjiang Kingdom's porcelain and glass products might be very popular in the Gu-Mongolia region, so he determined to do his best to assist Urig and jointly promote trade between the two countries. Seeing Lin Xiaofeng's sad face, Wu Rige asked what specific difficulties needed to be overcome. Lin Xiaofeng frankly said that promoting trade is not easy, and the interests of all parties must be properly handled to ensure the smooth implementation of the plan.
After hearing Lin Xiaofeng's words, Wu Rige's face suddenly became as solid as iron: "Why is the court so repulsive to this?" Lin Xiaofeng smiled bitterly and replied: "Our country has followed the national policy of focusing on agriculture and suppressing business since ancient times. The status of merchants is low. He was despised in the society. If a large-scale trade route was opened, it might shake the foundation of the country. Although Jingjiang was rich, specialties such as horses and sheepskins were relatively scarce. However, in the eyes of the conservative courtiers, these were just small profits and were not enough to shake them. Determination to maintain the established order. Furthermore, Jingjiang has just ended the war for three years and is now in urgent need of recuperation. It is not appropriate to hastily start large-scale trade. The imperial court is unwilling to bear such losses, and there are checkpoints along the way. The customs officials are harsh and exploitative, and every time a merchant passes a checkpoint, it is like going through life and death, so it is extremely difficult to implement this matter. "
Lin Xiaofeng's words were full of bitterness. He confessed that he was ostracized in the court because he was born in a merchant family and his views were inconsistent with those of most courtiers. In addition, because of his straightforward personality, he was often maliciously slandered. Fortunately, the emperor was aware of everything and was able to retain his official position. After hearing this, Wu Rige expressed deep sympathy and asked why Lin Xiaofeng firmly believed that trade was a good thing for both countries. Lin Xiaofeng spoke bluntly, and at the same time reminded that Prince Li Dexian was nearby at the moment, and some sensitive topics were not suitable to be discussed in detail here.
Wu Rige implored Lin Xiaofeng to give guidance. Lin Xiaofeng sincerely pointed out that the first difficulty in persuading the court to agree to trade was to obtain His Majesty's support. He suggested that Urigg should mention trade issues many times on appropriate occasions to gradually accumulate influence, and finally proposed the establishment of a border trade town on the border between the two countries, which would be jointly supervised by officials from both sides, and special trade certificates should be issued to reduce customs clearance obstacles. . As for the setting of tax quota, it is the core of the entire plan. In addition, Wurige also needs to try to get close to His Majesty's favorite minister Wang Jingwen and the current chief minister Bai Yongyuan. Only with their endorsement can it be possible to promote the success of trade.
Wurig was shocked and admired Lin Xiaofeng's profound background and unique insights, and was willing to invest in easing the relationship. However, Lin Xiaofeng firmly refused to accept bribes out of insistence on his own reputation, but he said that the operating expenses could be provided by Urige. After some twists and turns, Wu Rige promised to contribute 50,000 taels of silver as operating capital. Seeing his sincerity, Lin Xiaofeng agreed to help advance the matter. The two reached a tacit understanding and decided to work side by side to realize the great ambition of trade between the two countries. During this conversation, Lin Xiaofeng impressed Urige deeply with his profound political wisdom and insight, while Urige won Lin Xiaofeng's trust with his sincerity and determination. A cooperation related to the future of the two countries This kicked off.
When Wu Rige heard that Lin Xiaofeng agreed to help, a look of joy instantly bloomed on his tense face. However, this joy did not last long before the atmosphere took a subtle turn. Lin Xiaofeng looked embarrassed, and frankly said that as an honest official, he did not have a huge sum of money. Accepting such an important task seemed to be contrary to his original intention, and he was full of contradictions in his heart, as if he was responsible for deception. Upon seeing this, Wu Rige's eyes showed deep concern and understanding. He patiently comforted Lin Xiaofeng, convinced of his ability and sincerity, and offered to take the risk. After some inner struggle and weighing, Lin Xiaofeng finally decided to take over this important task, and the two parties agreed to hand over the bank the next day.
Wurige stared at Lin Xiaofeng's face that was intertwined with conflict and determination, and became increasingly worried about whether the matter could proceed smoothly. He tried his best to comfort Lin Xiaofeng and try to reduce his pressure. After the money was handed over, everyone left the pool to change clothes, and then walked into a room to watch the theatrical performance. Unexpectedly, the play performed turned out to be a forbidden play strictly prohibited by the government, which put Lin Xiaofeng into an embarrassing situation. Upon seeing this, the clerk explained that despite the strict ban, these dramas were still widely circulated in private because of the love of the people. In this regard, although Lin Xiaofeng had a serious expression and expressed dissatisfaction with this behavior that violated civilized trends, he did not take severe measures to stop it after considering the actual situation.
After the opera ended, Wu Rige asked Lin Xiaofeng about his views on the ban on operas. Lin Xiaofeng bluntly pointed out that such vulgar plays were very different from the elegant and civilized spirit advocated by Jingjiang State. Positive and healthy art forms should be used to cultivate people's sentiments and improve people's quality. . After hearing this, Wu Rige was deeply moved by the principles explained by Lin Xiaofeng, and he couldn't help but have sincere admiration for Jingjiang's way of national education.
As night fell quietly, Lin Xiaofeng arranged for Wu Rige and his party to return to the guest house to rest, while he accompanied the prince Li Dexian back to the palace. On the way, they discussed in depth the purpose of the Mongolian mission and the possible outbreak of war. Lin Xiaofeng firmly believed that the war was unreasonable and absurd; while Li Dexian revealed his yearning and longing for battlefield battles. When the topic turned to the ban on new plays, Li Dexian actually expressed support for relaxing such restrictions. Faced with the prince's open attitude, Lin Xiaofeng, although helpless, could only acquiesce in approval.
At the end of the long journey home, Buhashe suddenly mentioned that he accidentally injured his index finger while wrestling with Xie Hongxin, but he still praised Xie Hongxin's amazing strength, and his words were full of admiration for his strength. and awe. This seemingly ordinary gathering has undercurrents surging among various forces, with competition and exchanges intertwined in it. It also lays the groundwork for many changes to come, indicating that a stage of rapid changes is slowly opening.
The next day, although Lin Xiaofeng was concerned about the official affairs of Dali Temple, he had new considerations about the real people's livelihood due to the changes in the marriage arrangement of the Mongol mission and the revelation of Yangqu's luxury goods. He knew in his heart that the two urgent tasks that needed to be solved at present-the construction of textile factories and football fields were imminent. In particular, the textile factory that is about to rise is not only related to whether it can close the connection with the princess, but also related to the upcoming cold winter season. Fluctuations in clothing prices will directly affect the quality of life of the people. Once the high-efficiency textile machines introduced by Yangqu are put into production, they will undoubtedly significantly reduce the cost of clothing, allowing many ordinary families to wear warm and affordable clothing to survive the harsh winter. It is now the twelfth lunar month of winter, and the farming work in the fields has come to an end. However, the biting cold wind makes people prefer to stay at home to keep warm, and do not want to go out to work to avoid consuming limited food and money. As a result, private economic activities almost come to a standstill in winter, and poor families suffer from the cold and are in a worrying situation.
Although North Langfang is small and prosperous in business, Lin Xiaofeng implemented a tax-free policy in order to encourage local vendors. However, his assets are still in their infancy and cannot withstand the impact of any big storms. On that day, Lin Xiaofeng accompanied Li Dexian to inspect the textile factory site, which was under intensive construction. The project was already halfway through, and the progress was rapid. The person in charge of the construction site, He Zhong, is a skilled craftsman from Yangqu. He is not only fully responsible for the construction process, but also responsible for the later production. He reported the specific details of the project to Lin Xiaofeng in detail. Li Dexian seemed a little confused by Lin Xiaofeng's enthusiastic attention to the textile factory. Lin Xiaofeng explained with a smile: "The original intention of establishing the textile factory was to alleviate the cold hardship suffered by the people in winter. The Yangtze River Basin is so vast that it is difficult for the court to take care of every corner. Moreover, most of the areas are private property of merchants, and it is inconvenient for the government to intervene directly. Now we Everything we do is actually to provide a better living environment for His Highness’s sister who is married far away.”
The textile factory introduced Yangqu's advanced textile machines and assembly line operations, which greatly improved production efficiency. Lao Liu detailed the advantages to Li Dexian, pointing out that not only could production costs be significantly reduced, but the finished products would also be of high quality and affordable. The clothes and pants made of three layers of linen are both wear-resistant and warm. Although the production cost is slightly higher, they are extremely cost-effective. In Yangqu County, they were once the first choice for people to resist the severe cold. Lin Xiaofeng suggested that Li Dexian seek cooperation with powerful wealthy businessmen to subsidize the price of winter clothes through advertising fees, thereby reducing the living pressure of the people. He also emphasized that this matter must be promoted by the prince himself, which would firstly calm the unnecessary public turmoil and secondly bring more peace to the public. It can show the image of the prince who is devoted to the people.
Li Dexian finally understood Lin Xiaofeng's deep thinking behind it. He mentioned the sixth princess Hanmiao in his ridicule and proposed to let her invest and serve as the director of the textile factory. Lin Xiaofeng explained that the princess has a special status and shoulders the responsibilities of the country. Taking part in this matter in her name can not only resolve the criticism from the outside world, but also reflect the sincerity of the prince to actively participate in public welfare undertakings. After listening to Lin Xiaofeng's words, Li Dexian understood something, but still had doubts about whether he had other intentions. Lin Xiaofeng firmly denied this. Then the two of them returned together. On the way, Li Dexian complained that he was unbearably hungry. Lin Xiaofeng smiled and comforted him by trying to be patient. The palace dinner will be held tomorrow, and they will enjoy free wine and food, so why worry about not having food to eat?
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The morning light of the next day was dimming, and the Jinluan Palace ushered in the grand court meeting where Emperor Jingjiang met Wurige. However, Lin Xiaofeng did not attend as usual and left his post without permission. He endured hunger from morning to night and did not eat until dinner. However, for him who had experienced difficult times, it was not an unbearable pain, and it would not be a big deal to go without food for a day or two. In contrast, Li Dexian leisurely went to the restaurant to enjoy a delicious meal in the afternoon. However, Lin Xiaofeng had different expectations for the dinner. This was not entirely to save food rations, but actually because of his passion and pursuit of delicious food. Although the daily delicacies in the palace were not of the highest quality, he was always eager to taste the delicacies that were rarely seen during major celebrations or events.
Night shrouded the earth, and the lights in the Hall of All Things were brightly lit, just like day. Emperor Jingjiang sat on the dragon chair, and the ministers lined up on both sides, each serving separate meals at the small tables set up. Wurige walked into the palace and saw that Lin Xiaofeng was sitting in a rather prominent position. He couldn't help but wonder why the Prime Minister of Dali Temple could participate in the state banquet here. Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly at this. He had not yet revealed his identity as Taifu to Wurige, and planned to take this opportunity to hide it a little. Wurige and Buhasihe met Emperor Jingjiang together. Buhasihe's mighty figure instantly attracted the attention and discussion of the ministers. Emperor Jingjiang was calm and composed, indicating that the two of them should not be too formal and enjoy the feast.
When the banquet began, the palace maids presented the carefully prepared dishes one by one. Lin Xiaofeng carefully examined the dishes on the plate and found that although the dishes were exquisitely presented, they were a little lacking in taste. However, the emptiness in his belly had already made his taste buds more tolerant. He stopped paying too much attention and took the lead in picking up chopsticks and eating. This move made Wu Rige quite stunned. He wondered whether he should wait for Emperor Jingjiang to speak before using his chopsticks. When Emperor Jingjiang saw Lin Xiaofeng enjoying his meal, a helpless and appreciative smile appeared on his face. He recalled the dining scenes in his past military career and deeply appreciated this frank and casual behavior.
During the dinner, Emperor Jingjiang had an in-depth conversation with Wu Rige about the relationship between the two countries, and asked him about his first impression of the new arrival in the capital. While praising Wurige, he was deeply in awe of Prince Li Dexian's wisdom and ability in governing the world. Emperor Jingjiang heard that Lin Xiaofeng had accompanied Wurige on a tour of the capital and showed Yangqu tea, diamonds and other specialties, and he immediately asked for details with great interest. When Wu Rige heard this, he smiled bitterly in his heart, secretly guessing that Lin Xiaofeng seemed to intend to introduce these valuable products like an ignorant monk.
When Emperor Jingjiang learned that the best Yangqu tea was almost unavailable in the market, he was secretly happy. He was extremely satisfied with Lin Xiaofeng's entrustment to sell the tea, and the court still regarded this tea as a rare treasure. Emperor Jingjiang said sincerely that he would definitely arrange for Wurige to have the opportunity to taste the tea in person, and ordered Lin Xiaofeng to take charge of the matter. After hearing this, Wurige was filled with joy and had a premonition that the possibility of trade between the two countries was gradually emerging. At the same time, he also developed a strong interest in Yangqu tea. Throughout the banquet, the tacit understanding between Emperor Jingjiang and Lin Xiaofeng's words was as natural and smooth as the singing on the stage. Lin Xiaofeng used to use tea to deceive the emperor, but now he has an indissoluble bond with Wu Rige because of tea. It is really a clever fate. , The plan is made in heaven.
The atmosphere of the whole banquet was warm and harmonious. Emperor Jingjiang strengthened his determination to support Lin Xiaofeng in handling the tea business. This would not only ensure that the country's internal funds were not lost, but also further promote diplomatic activities through the medium of tea and deepen the relationship between Jingjiang and ancient times. Friendly ties between Mongolia. The subtle connection between Lin Xiaofeng and Wu Rige over tea seems to be destined to become a bridge of communication between the two countries, and this dramatic change also makes this seemingly ordinary palace banquet full of legend. color.
After Wurige heard what Emperor Jingjiang said, he immediately left his seat and stood up, bowing his head and lowering his eyes, with a look of humility and expectation on his face. He bowed slightly and said in a low voice: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty." Emperor Jingjiang gently flicked his sleeves, and his words were gentle and heroic: "The strong man Buhasi came to the capital for the first time. I wonder if there is anything he yearns for? I am sure. Give generously." (End of chapter)
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