Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

He didn't look down on her, which made her even more devoted to Shen Hao.

I was also very relieved, thankful that I had chosen a good person.

In the afternoon, Hu Xueli prepared a table full of dishes.

To Shen Hao's surprise, he hadn't expected Hu Xueli to have this trick up her sleeve.

Good, very satisfied.

It's truly a top-notch product, suitable for both formal occasions and everyday tasks, even making soy milk.

The beauty and intelligence of Hu Xueli put a lot of pressure on Bao Shuang.

In the past, her mother did all the housework at home, and she wasn't a good cook. Today, she's met her match.

This made her realize that she had to study it in the future, otherwise Shen Hao wouldn't like her anymore.

After dinner, Tao Yingying and Hu Xueli went for a walk and bought some fruit.

But when they returned, they found Tao Yingying crying.

Only after asking did I learn that she had found out about the deaths of Tao Erge and her brother.

It was a rickshaw driver who said that.

Shen Hao had originally planned to have Tao Yingying's body tonight, but due to this incident, he had no choice but to abandon the plan.

That night, Shen Hao stayed in Hu Xueli's room again, and the two of them were enjoying the experience immensely.

Shen Hao's hard work finally paid off.

The next day, Shen Hao sent people to handle Tao Erge's funeral early in the morning.

Shen Hao originally didn't want to get involved, but now that Tao Yingying knows, he can't pretend he doesn't know.

The funeral was very simple and hastily concluded.

By the end of the day, Shen Hao was in no mood for anything.

The following day, Lu Chengwu's wedding was held in his family's mansion.

It was a grand affair, with many celebrities and distinguished guests in attendance.

Shen Hao went with Cao Yuanzheng, carrying the invitation.

Suddenly, Shen Hao saw a very beautiful girl in white.

Her head was full of curly hair and her hair was styled in a retro cheongsam updo. She was wearing a vintage Western-style dress.

She exudes a princess-like aura.

His oval face radiated confidence and arrogance.

She looks very familiar; isn't this a young Liu Yifei?

He asked instinctively, "Director Cao, who is that girl in the white dress with pearls around her neck?"

Cao Yuanzheng gave Shen Hao a half-smile and said, "What, you've taken a liking to him? You must be under a lot of pressure."

Shen Hao didn't avoid the question, but nodded and said, "Oh, really? I was just curious, so I'm asking about this girl's identity."

"She is Bai Xiuzhu, the daughter of the Bai family."

Her brother, Bai Xiongqi, is currently the Vice Minister of Finance, a young and ambitious man, but also a master of scheming.

The Bai family was very wealthy in the past. When Bai Xiongqi came to power, he entered politics. Bai Xiongqi was intelligent and shrewd.

He was the prized student of Finance Minister Jin Quan.

"It's too difficult for you to marry his sister. You're not a good match. Besides, marrying a rich girl like that would be a nightmare. There are so many beautiful women out there, why bother with her?"

24. Brother Yanxi, where are you going?

After listening to Cao Yuanzheng's explanation, Shen Hao suddenly understood.

This is Bai Xiuzhu from the TV series "The Story of a Noble Family".

As for Bai Xiongqi, he's definitely a ruthless guy.

They fawned over Jin Quan, but when Jin Quan fell from grace, they immediately kicked him while he was down.

However, whether it's Jin Quan or Bai Xiongqi, without an army, what use is money and power?

When local warlords amassed their own armies and became powerful, they became the true rulers of the land.

The Zhili, Anhui, and Fengtian factions are the true leaders.

Today, Zhang Zuolin of the Fengtian clique does not control the entire Northeast; he only holds military and political power in Fengtian Province.

In 1912 (the first year of the Republic of China), he won the Qing court's favor by ousting revolutionary Lan Tianwei and luring and killing revolutionary Zhang Rong.

The Qing court appointed him as Minister of Military Training outside the pass, with the title of General-in-Chief. Later, he was appointed as Commander of the 24th Division and concurrently served as the Director of the Fengtian Patrol Battalion, thus gaining control of the military and political power of Fengtian Province.

After Yuan Shikai became the provisional president, he changed the patrol battalion into an army and appointed him as the commander of the 5th Division of the Republic of China Army with the rank of lieutenant general. He was awarded five medals.

Feng Guozhang, a member of the Zhili clique, was also found to be lewd while serving as the governor and civil affairs chief of Zhili Province.

At this time, Duan Qirui, a warlord of the Anhui clique, was supporting Yuan Shikai.

After Yuan Shikai dies, it will split into three factions.

At this moment, a man in a white suit slowly walked over.

Bai Xiuzhu greeted him with a joyful expression.

"Brother Yanxi, you've arrived."

Jin Yanxi looked around nonchalantly, completely ignoring Bai Xiuzhu.

Bai Xiuzhu pouted and said unhappily, "Brother Yanxi, I'm calling you."

Jin Yanxi nodded casually and said, "Oh, Xiuzhu, you're here too."

It's obvious that Bai Xiuzhu is clinging to Jin Yanxi.

Cao Yuanzheng, who was standing to the side, patted Shen Hao on the shoulder with a smile and said, "Little Shen, do you see that young master? He's Minister Jin's son, and he and Bai Xiuzhu are childhood sweethearts. Now that's what you call a perfect match."

Shen Hao smiled and said, "Director Cao, what's the difference between a toad and a frog?"

Cao Yuanzheng was taken aback and asked in confusion, "What does this mean?"

"A frog sitting in a well and looking at the sky is called unambitious, while a toad eating swan meat is called being proactive, ambitious, and having ideals and aspirations," Shen Hao said.

The implication is clear: this statement treats Jin Yanxi like a frog, comparing him to a toad.

Cao Yuanzheng gave Shen Hao a thumbs up and laughed, "Little Shen, if you can really win over Bai Xiuzhu, you'll be set for life and marry into a wealthy family."

As he spoke, he patted Shen Hao on the shoulder and went to greet the others.

Shen Hao was left standing there alone.

Shen Hao knew perfectly well that Jin Yanxi had no interest in Bai Xiuzhu whatsoever, treating her like a younger sister, and that he was in love with the aloof Leng Qingqiu.

Although Jin Yanxi is the youngest son in the headquarters, he is even more immature than Bai Xiuzhu.

Even though his father, Jin Quan, is no longer in a position, he still laughs and thinks that Jin Quan's retirement is actually a good thing.

Little did he know, all his financial expenses were covered by his father's influence.

After his father, Jin Quan, died, the pillar of Jin Yanxi collapsed, and he turned to Bai Xiuzhu for help.

Typical weak, incompetent, rotten and worthless.

In a way, Bai Xiuzhu's brother, Bai Xiongqi, also contributed to Jin Quan's death. This guy disregarded the family's long-standing hatred and begged Bai Xiuzhu for help; he was truly a useless person.

However, such young masters are simple and easy to befriend.

Shen Hao saw his former self in Jin Yanxi.

Before the family tragedy, she was so innocent and naive.

However, Shen Hao did not rush to greet him.

The more you fawn over this kind of rich kid, the more he'll look down on you.

The more mysterious and aloof you are, the more he'll want to be your friend.

It's the same for men and women.

Shen Hao presented the snuff bottle as a wedding gift.

The gentleman in charge of the gift shop also knew his stuff.

A Qing Dynasty Qianlong Emperor's Enamel Snuff Bottle with Western Figures Design

After you finish speaking, write it down.

After presenting the gift, Shen Hao found a seat and sat down.

It has to be said that Lu Chengwu's marriage caused quite a stir.

Education, diplomacy, finance, military, and a large number of high-ranking officials came.

Cars were constantly passing by outside, making Shen Hao's heart itch with anticipation.

This car is worth 40,000 silver dollars, which Shen Hao cannot afford.