late Qing Dynasty

Chapter 78
"That place is not in the capital. When I have time, I will take Master Liu there."

Although we are now out to hide, it is impossible to stay out of the incident tomorrow morning and the smashing of the English Consulate.

If we leave, we might be turned into a mess by them.

And today, I don't know if the Empress Dowager Ci'an mentioned Yixin's surname on purpose at this juncture.

If we discuss it tomorrow morning, we will inevitably have some activities tonight.

"That's a deal."

After Yixin finished speaking, the servant had already brought out the dishes. They were all wild vegetables and farm specialties, but the dishes were very carefully and elegantly arranged.

"Although this dish is ordinary, the person who cooks it with originality is really rare." I picked up a dish full of praise and put it in my mouth.

Sure enough, the taste is also unique, presumably it has gone through many processes to become what it is now.

"Master Liu, you really know how to enjoy it." I couldn't help teasing Yixin.

"I'm just sitting back and reaping the benefits, it's all thanks to them." Yi Xin replied with a smile.

"By the way, Liu Ye, are you sure about what will happen tomorrow morning?" I asked.

To be honest, our actions have violated the rights and interests of many nobles, and now that something like this has happened again, it has given them an excuse to oppose it.

"This matter is indeed difficult. You have seen Yizhen's attitude today. He is neutral and does not express his position. Wen Xiang and Shengbao will definitely object. Now there is only one Seng Geerqin who has a reputation in the court. "

"Fortunately, I also have some friendship with Seng Geerqin. After dinner, we will go find him."

Yixin picked up the wine glass and drank the rice wine in one gulp, feeling indescribably happy.

I also picked up the wine glass and had a hearty drink with Yixin. By the time we finished our meal, it was almost completely dark.

Yixin drove the carriage again, and we wandered to Sengerqin's other courtyard in the capital, chatting and laughing along the way, forgetting all the troublesome things.

After this chat, I found that Yixin and I really share the same interests, and many interests and hobbies are exactly the same.

Having the same interests and hobbies as an ancient man, I suddenly felt that I was a very poetic person.

When we arrived at the Sengerqin Bieyuan, it must have been almost nine o'clock. Seeing that it was Yixin, the boy at the door ran to report.

"Zhongzheng, this Seng Geerqin is a good general, but he is rather arrogant. You have to take care of him later."

"Don't worry, Mr. Liu, other Tangs don't know how to do it. Bearing humiliation is my specialty." I joked with a smile.

"Hehe, Zhongzheng is Zhongzheng, you are such a genius!" Yixin glanced at me appreciatively and said.

I understand what he means, I have given him too many surprises, that's why he has such admiration.

After we waited for a while, Seng Geerqin came out to greet him, "Lao Liu, it's so late, why did you remember me here!"

"Why, you don't welcome?" Yixin asked with a straight face on purpose.

"Where is this? In the current Qing Dynasty, this king can still say a few words to you."

Seng Geerqin laughed and walked into his other courtyard with his arms around Yixin's shoulders. I followed behind them, feeling really neglected.

I understand what Seng Geerqin said just now. Now, except for Yixin, there is no one in the entire Qing Dynasty that he thinks highly of.

Not to mention, it is reasonable to neglect me.

When we arrived at the main hall of the other courtyard, Seng Geerqin ordered someone to make hot tea, and then we chatted enthusiastically with Yixin.

I just sat on the side and dozed off, listening to their conversations from time to time, anyway, I was just a follower, and when Yixin's business was done, I would go back home with him.

"My lord, this is Mr. Tang Zhongzheng from the Military Aircraft Department." Yixin suddenly introduced me to Seng Geerqin.

I was halfway through my doze, when I heard someone mention my name, I stood up instinctively, and after a while, I finally figured out the situation.

"I've seen the prince." I cupped my hands towards him.

Seng Geerqin only nodded slightly, and started chatting with Yi Xin again. I felt bored, so I sat back bored and continued to take a nap.

This time, I couldn't help but stare.

"My lord, have you heard about Zhao Yunjin smashing the English Consulate?"

After chatting for a while, Yixin gradually got to the point.

"Of course I heard that the group of foreigners who robbed women in broad daylight should be killed immediately!" Seng Geerqin replied with righteous indignation.

"Hehe, then I will leave this matter to the prince." Yi Xin said jokingly.

Seng Geerqin also laughed, "As long as the queen mother is willing to make an order, this king will kill those grandchildren now!"

"It's impossible to decree, but this time, this king is here because I have another matter to ask the lord."

"whats the matter?"

"I handed a booklet to the queen mother, which said measures to suppress foreigners..."

"Oh, Lao Liu, tell me, what measures do you have to suppress foreigners?"

"Learning from the barbarians to control the barbarians, I have already proposed to the Queen Mother that a group of young people should be selected to study abroad..."

Before Yixin finished speaking, Seng Geerqin interrupted, "Learn from foreigners! This king was the first to object! Isn't the things left by our ancestors more worth learning than those from foreigners!"

"Did our ancestors leave behind foreign guns and cannons? Now is no longer the era of fighting with arrows and knives." Yixin explained.

"Lao Liu, we are known as a nation on horseback, and our riding and archery skills are invincible!" Seng Geerqin was still stubborn.

"In this case, let me compare with you to see if your arrow is faster or my foreign gun is faster."

Yixin also stopped talking nonsense with Seng Geerqin, probably because she knew that she couldn't convince this stubborn old man.

"Bijibi, come here, bring me the king's arrow!" Seng Geerqin shouted and stood up from his seat.

Yixin and Seng Geerqin went to the yard together, where there were archery targets that had been placed there. Yixin took out the foreign gun in his arms and wiped it lightly with a handkerchief.

Let me go, it turns out that this guy hides such a hard guy, it really is hidden.

The two of them stood still at a distance of 20 meters, and the young man in the other courtyard shouted "start", and Seng Geerqin began to draw the bow and arrow.

Before his arrow could be pulled away, Yi Xin had already hit the middle of the target, right in the heart.

"Good marksmanship!" I couldn't help applauding Yixin.

"Hmph!" Seng Geerqin threw the arrow to the side, and entered the hall angrily, probably because he couldn't bear it anymore.

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(End of this chapter)