Royal Gold Magistrate

The sedan chair was raised and moved forward slowly.

Sitting in the sedan chair, Chen Hong ate with the two items in his hands, feeling confused for a while.

He didn't feel strange just after buying it, but now sitting in the sedan chair and watching this novel food feels strange.

What is this?

A round thing wrapped in oiled paper, and a cup on the other.

Don't give chopsticks to dinner now, just give them cups?

This is really rare!Although this broken cup is worthless, it is a pottery cup with poor workmanship and a rough feel. It is the kind of pottery cup that others have to think about when they throw it on the street.

Chen Hong looked at the cup in his hand, the liquid inside was still rippling.

He took a sip and licked his lips.

The tea...is of average quality, not good but not bad, enough to quench your thirst.

Chen Hong directly drank half of the cup, and carefully placed the cup at his feet close to the car.

Start to look at the food in your hand.

In the past, many people set up stalls selling snacks outside the Meridian Gate in the morning, but even if they ate steamed buns and fritters, they provided small tables, stools and bowls and chopsticks.

It's not that no one grabs and eats it with their hands. Ordinary people eat buns directly.

But his habits and identity are somewhat inconsistent.

Fortunately, the food was wrapped in oiled paper. Although the price of paper is much lower now, the quality of the oiled paper is not very good.

But enough to see his intentions!

This restaurant is really unique.

Chen Hong thought, and lifted a corner of the greased paper, revealing the food inside.

A strong aroma of oil and soy sauce gushed out of it immediately.

The ingredients are stacked layer by layer, clearly visible.

There are two pieces of fluffy bread, with meat and vegetables sandwiched between them.

Chen Hong's throat moved and his eyes lit up.

I have never seen food before, although it is weird, but it feels delicious.

Chen Hong took a bite directly, and a different kind of fragrance immediately permeated the whole mouth.

He tasted it carefully, the bread had the aroma of wheat, the vegetables relieved the greasiness, and the sauce was full of salty and umami taste.

Most importantly, the not-so-small piece of chicken inside was deep-fried and extra tender!

Chen Hong suddenly felt that his taste buds were opened, and he took another bite.

He usually takes good care of his health, and his diet is mainly light.In addition, the older I get these years, the taste buds have degenerated a lot.

Right now, this thing really surprised him.

Is the food of the common people so good now?

Chen Hong didn't think much about it, he ate a dozen mouthfuls, and the whole hamburger was eaten.

Finally, he picked up the half cup of tea and drank it down in one gulp, belching.

Opening the curtain of the car, he asked the person: "The food here is not cheap, what's the name?"

"Master Hui, this is called a hamburger. The price is not expensive. It only costs 39 yuan a piece. You can eat and drink."

39 words?

Chen Hong leaned in the sedan chair, feeling a little unbelievable.

He usually eats buns and wontons outside the Meridian Gate for more than this price.

39 Wen For ordinary people, such a meal out is not cheap, but it is definitely not expensive!

But 39 texts give me a cup, and a piece of fried chicken chop...

Don't merchants make money?

Oil doesn’t cost money, shops don’t cost money, recruiting people doesn’t pay wages?

Off the spectrum!

However, Chen Hong quickly regained his composure.

This might be a way for merchants to solicit customers, or it might be a big fool who is not short of money to open a shop. After all, he has even seen a train, so what is a hamburger.

But...it's really a good deal, cheap and delicious...

Chen Hong looked at the rough pottery cup in his hand, studied it for a while and put it into his sleeve silently.

Although it is a low-quality cup, it is still an object, and it is a pity to lose it.

Let's put it away...

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The court meeting will continue as usual to discuss domestic affairs.

However, after the dynasty was dispersed, as Chen Hong expected, Emperor Jing really kept a group of people, ready to join the meeting.

Overseas affairs are not serious enough to be discussed in court, but they must not be taken lightly.

In the main hall, there are only Liubu and several other officers left, as well as Fang Zhengyi.

Emperor Jing said indifferently: "Continuing with yesterday's matter, the envoys sent to overseas countries to announce the greatness of our country, do you have any ideas?"

Shi Kangping, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites has already drafted a set of rules and regulations yesterday. Our national power is growing stronger and stronger. According to the management of tributary states in the past, the Ministry of Rites has drawn up a list of gifts. Based on the original double."

"Nowadays, overseas trade is becoming more and more frequent. The original regulations are no longer in line with the national strength. The overseas countries are not affiliated countries of Dajing. If they want to expand their overseas influence, they need to buy them with a lot of money."

Emperor Jing nodded slowly.

"I object." Fang Zhengyi said, "The overseas country is not a subordinate country, so why should I give such a big gift? It's a waste of people's wealth."

"Overseas countries originally had simple trade relations with me. Now the imperial court is planning to expand its influence overseas. It only needs to strengthen trade according to the national conditions of the other party."

"If giving money is only for face and cannot produce greater actual benefits, then it is meaningless. Money may not be able to exchange for respect. The other party is a small country. If we get used to it and we don't give it away in the future, won't the other party bite back? "

Shi Kangping objected: "Lord Fang, how can you care about the little money in promoting the prestige of the country?"

"If the other party takes the reward of my great scenery, everyone will be sincerely convinced by my great scenery. The envoy will be treated with great courtesy abroad. Even the people will be proud of learning my great scenery culture. This is an ancient practice and it is effective. way."

"In addition, it can also boost the hearts and minds of the people in Dajing!"

Fang Zhengyi cupped his hands at Emperor Jing and said, "The methods that have existed in ancient times may not necessarily be the most efficient methods."

"In my opinion, I have a great national strength, and all countries with trade have a clear mind, and there is no need to vigorously promote the national prestige. The only important thing for overseas envoys is to promote business and solve communication problems. Not only can we not give money, Instead, practice frugality."

Emperor Jing smiled and asked curiously, "Practice frugality? Go on."

Fangzheng talked eloquently, "Since ancient times, in my great career, officials have regarded introversion as a virtue? Why should they waste extravagance on foreign affairs? It doesn't make sense."

"The strong showing strength can only make the weak feel oppressed. If the big scene wants to win the favor of the countries and the people's aspirations, what is needed is 'showing weakness'."

"Any country must be divided into three factions, a small number of absolute supporters and opponents, and most of them are swinging neutral in the end. When it comes to influence, the extremes cannot be fought for. Only neutrality is the big picture that needs to be developed. goal of power."

"Only when the strong show weakness, can they attract neutrality with a moderate and pragmatic attitude. Showing others with tyranny will definitely drive neutrality to extremes."

"Therefore, the policy of publicizing the prestige of the country should also reflect the way of a gentleman in my grand vision. Seeking truth and being pragmatic, coupled with being gentle, kind, courteous and thrifty is enough."

The ministers only felt a little funny.

Fuck!Who the hell has the flowers for you to play in the rounds, and now you are jumping out to oppose these things?

Funny!

But Li Yansong secretly nodded with a smile on his lips.

I have to say that Xiao Fang seems to be much more stable than before...

Emperor Jing nodded in agreement, and was about to continue asking.

Click!

A crisp sound resounded in the hall, and everyone looked sideways.

Chen Hong looked embarrassed and bent over to pick up the debris on the ground.

Seeing Emperor Jing also cast a curious gaze, Chen Hongqi said: "I'm sorry...the cup is broken..."

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