The heavens from Bailuyuan

Chapter 161 72 ways of grappling hands (full order)
Of course, Bai Gui is not considered a high climber.

With his current status, there is not much difference between him and the Bai family.

It's just that Bai Xiongqi didn't want to provoke criticism.

After all, the number of imperially appointed councilors is still very precious... Bai Xiongqi doesn't want to make any mistakes in this, so everything must be considered carefully.

"It's also a happy event for Brother Boyan to appoint an imperial councilor..."

Bai Gui nodded slowly. When Bai Xiongqi left Dongpu last year, he had predicted Bai Xiongqi's purpose according to the news in the newspaper. He had status, background and strength. Not hard to get.

Members of the Senior Advisory Council seem to have no real power, and they need to vote to decide some official affairs.

But... this is equivalent to the Hanlin Academy in the Ming Dynasty.

Even if it is released outside, it is more honorable than ordinary magistrates!

"Meihe, if you make an engagement now, you can't go back on your word in the future!"

Minister Wu smiled.

If you regret the marriage, you are still a famous lady who regrets, and your reputation will be completely ruined.

Especially for a powerful person like Bai Xiongqi, if he regrets it, he will know the consequences.

"Xiuzhu and I are in free love, and it's not an arranged marriage, so we definitely won't regret it..."

Bai Gui replied.

Although he didn't meet Bai Xiuzhu much, he kept in touch with each other.

And Bai Xiuzhu is very suitable for him in all aspects.When he was at the Izu Hotel, Bai Xiongqi had already asked him if he was engaged, and he also had this intention.

"That's good……"

Minister Wu breathed a sigh of relief, as if relieved of a heavy burden.

He is now afraid that Bai Gui will not know it. He is a young man who thinks that love comes first, forgets everything, and can't distinguish some things.

There is a difference between family and love.

Now that he has Bai Gui's words, he can continue to say, "In ancient times, there were three books and six rituals from engagement to marriage. Requisition, date of request, personal welcome..."

"Na Cai means marriage proposal and engagement..."

Bai Gui nodded.

These three books and six rituals were established as early as the Western Zhou Dynasty.For example, "Zhou Li · Hun Yi" said: "Those who are Hun Li will combine the best of the two surnames. The upper one will be the general temple, and the lower one will be inherited by future generations..."

Zhou Li clearly stipulates the procedures and etiquette of various weddings.

Future generations just need to continue.

Both he and Minister Wu are well-known scholars, so they naturally know these etiquette procedures clearly.

"Meihe and you come from a humble background, and as a minister, although I have the right to handle all matters of the students studying in Japan, such as illness, studies, communication, etc..., I am not very good at marriage, and it is not suitable."

Minister Wu pondered for a while and said.

It's not that he doesn't want the beauty of being an adult, but that Bai Gui also has elder relatives and friends. It is enough for him to send a letter to match the two.

He is a matchmaker, not the man's parent.

Besides, if he is willing, maybe Bai Gui is not willing.

"The envoy is thoughtful."

"I mentioned this to my family before, and I will write a letter later..."

"However, there is no need to be so solemn about the matter of accepting the lottery. Qin Province and Yanjing are far away. It is estimated that the Zizheng Yuan has already opened after a trip. I will also write to Brother Boyan to settle this matter. Some etiquette in the future Make it up slowly."

Bai Gui replied.

Although Nacai said that it would be best for his family to go there in person, but Qin Province is too far away from Yanjing, and he will have to delay a lot of time to write a letter. When he packs up and leaves for Yanjing, the day lily will be cold up.

In addition... now it seems that the Qing court is still peaceful, but it won't be long, it will be the sky!
It's best to stay in your hometown, the countryside is the safest.

There is no need for Nacai to be so solemn, just reply a letter.

With the proof of the letter, the matter is settled!
Minister Wu also agreed, what Bai Gui said was also reasonable, there is no need to be so solemn about accepting the lottery.

Simpler is better.

With the letter proof, this matter cannot be faked.

I borrowed pen and ink.

Bai Gui thought about it for a while, and immediately wrote a letter to the Bai family: "I am happy that the red rope will be tied together today, and the perfect combination. I predict that we will live together forever..."

He is a metaphor.

Bai Gui is a beautiful jade, and Bai Xiuzhu is a jewel, isn't it a perfect match.

Sprinkle hundreds of words eloquently.

After finishing writing, Bai Gui thought for a while and took out [-] yen from his pocket. It’s not yet time to pay the dowry, but you also need to prepare gifts when accepting the dowry, “Minister, I don’t have any silver on hand right now.” Tickets and so on, please ask the envoy to buy some gifts and send them to the White House..."

In the early years of the Republic of China, one dollar could be exchanged for [-] silver dollars.One U.S. dollar equals two Japanese yen.

However, the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen are based on the gold standard, which is relatively stable, while the silver dollar is on the silver standard, and the price of silver fluctuates...

So [-] yen is really a lot, at least it can be exchanged for about [-] silver dollars.

Nacai gifts are enough.

Absolutely more than enough!

"Meihe and you are really rich..."

Minister Wu couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

"The envoy laughed."

Bai Guidao.

In the provincial capital, it would be difficult to earn so much money in a lifetime planing in Bailu Village.

But Tokyo is a bustling place, and his embellishment is high enough...

Comparing the two, the gap is huge.

Otherwise, there would not be so many smugglers going to work in developed countries.

……

Not long after.

About ten days or so.

It was also mid-August.

Bai Xiongqi sent a telegram in Yanjing and accepted the gift of acceptance.

"Brother Boyan's family is rich. Look, although there are not many telegrams sent all the way from Yanjing, the cost is nearly a hundred dollars..."

"The Bai family is doing business in Ameiken country. You married Bai Xiuzhu, so the dowry is probably quite a lot..."

Minister Wu pointed to a line on the telegram and said.

Receive eight cents for a word in telegrams, and add two cents and four cents for every other province.Bai Xiongqi only passed on a dozen or so words, and it cost nearly a hundred dollars.

Extremely luxurious!

"This time the marriage contract is set, and Minister Lao will entrust you to manage it."

Bai Gui nodded.

Then he took out the gift and took the opportunity to give a gift to Minister Wu.

"Mei has a heart for you."

Minister Wu was taken aback, and opened the exquisite wooden box, which contained a silver shield wrapped in silk cloth.About the size of a fist.

So he immediately smiled.

Silver shields were a popular high-end gift during the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. They were probably introduced from the Tongguang period of the Qing Dynasty. They evolved from the family emblems and military emblems of western aristocrats. They contain solemn, solemn, and precious meanings.

A common silver shield is to engrave some auspicious patterns or congratulatory words in the middle of the shield, and sign the names, titles, mutual relations, etc. of the giver and receiver on the left and right sides at the same time.

There are also many occasions for giving silver shields, but the most common ones are weddings and children's hundred-day banquets.

"As my matchmaker, the envoy should give gifts as a matter of course."

Bai Gui smiled.

Although Minister Wu looked very friendly, he didn't feel sorry for him.However, Minister Wu has great power over the students studying in Japan. Although he can't do anything about him, it is safe to make friends.

Besides, according to the number of etiquettes, the gift of accepting the lottery is completed, and it is also necessary to prepare a gift money for the matchmaker.

It is more suitable to send a silver shield.

valuable!
It can be exchanged for a lot of money after melting.

And it is much more elegant than sending money directly.

"I will also worry about you after the name asking, Najib and other five gifts..."

"You just need to study with peace of mind..."

Minister Wu immediately reciprocated and said.

At first, he matched Bai Gui and Bai Xiuzhu because he was grateful for Bai Gui's generosity and setting up emergency funds, so he wanted to follow the example of the ancients and make a good story, but no matter how high the passion is, it will gradually fade away. He didn't plan to do more about other things after the engagement I don't care, but now that I have Bai Gui's silver shield..., I can still continue to work.

The starting price of a silver shield is fifteen silver dollars, and the one given by Bai Gui is undoubtedly more expensive, at least around 50 silver dollars.

To be honest, Minister Wu is not short of this amount of money, but there is still a gap between giving gifts and not giving gifts...

"By the way, you helped Chen Zhen earlier, and Huo Laoxiong also wrote back."

"Thank you very much, if you plan to learn martial arts, he can come to Japan to teach you personally..."

Minister Wu sighed with a complicated look on his face.

Huo Yuanjia's character is still quite strong. You must know that from Shanghai to Tokyo, the journey is exhausting, and the money spent is not a trivial matter, and now Huo Yuanjia is not young.

Although the age of 50 seems to be in the prime of life, it must be known that the ancients were sixty years old and 60 years old.

You can call yourself an old man at the age of 30.

Martial arts practitioners at this age are also covered in hidden wounds!

Throughout the ages, due to the exhaustion of boats and cars, there are not a few people who die early.

"There is no need for this matter, I can go to the Shanghai stock market myself if I have time..."

Bai Gui frowned, he also knew what Minister Wu meant, it's better not to agree to this matter lightly, not to mention that Huo Yuanjia's health is not considered, once something happens to Huo Yuanjia, even if it is to return to the Hushi passed away not long after. As a junior, he must be criticized by some people, and he doesn't know how to respect his seniors at all...

Scholars are all good people, and they are very thoughtful in considering issues.

So it's better to refuse as much as possible.

"Well, I mean the same thing. I sent a telegram to the Shanghai Stock Exchange immediately. Old Hero Huo didn't get up, but he wrote back saying that he asked his disciple Chen Zhen to pass the 72-way capture hand to you..."

Minister Wu said.

"The 72-way grappling hand?"

Bai Gui was slightly taken aback.

Among the heroes of Jingwu, the martial arts used by Chen Zhen is the 72-way grappling hand.In fact, there are quite a few versions of the 72-way grappling hand in the martial arts. Basically, each school has more or less spread it, but Huo Yuanjia is a master of a generation, and the 72-way grappling hand handed down by him cannot be said to be the best. The grappling hand is also top-notch!
In addition... He taught the Great Sage Fist to Kou Si in the provincial capital's government office, and he has the foundation of Pi Gua Quan. Now he will learn 72 grappling hands, which is the foundation of the Great Sage Pi Gua Fist.

The Great Sage Pi Gua Men is to use the Dasheng Fist to attack the lower three routes, the Pi Gua Quan to attack the upper three routes, and the 72 grapples to attack the joints.

　Thank you for the 100 starting coins rewarded by the messy dog, I hope there are super many fairy grass rewards for the 100 starting coins, the 100 starting coins rewarded by Taoist Xunshu, the 100 starting coins rewarded by Chen Yijun, and the 1500 starting coins rewarded by Changing Wing Demon Starting point coin, 200 starting point coin rewarded by Chen Yijun.

　　
　
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