The landlady didn't even ask how many people wanted to serve, and turned around to give orders to the boss. Fang Lang was dumbfounded for a moment. Good guy, you don’t regard yourself as an outsider at all!
I don't know if it's because the boss lady has such a straightforward personality, but the other party's tone and actions together do not make Fang Lang feel disgusted, but are quite helpful, as if everyone has known each other for a long time.
Seeing the landlady leave, Fang Lang stopped thinking about it and looked at Reinhardt, who was looking around curiously, and said:
"Hey! Reinhardt, how are you feeling?"
Hearing this, Reinhardt turned his head to look at the departing landlady and whispered:
"Brother, isn't it very hygienic here? I saw them cooking directly on the road."
In response, Fang Lang just smiled and said directly:
"Don't worry! There is an old saying in China that if you eat it if it is unclean, you will not get sick. There are so many guests eating here, so there is no need to worry about hygiene.
Moreover, I just made a deliberate observation. The boss’s stove is kept very neatly and the food is washed very clean. Moreover, after every dish is cooked, the boss will clean up, which shows that the boss’s hygiene habits are very good. We There is no need to worry about hygiene at all, the main thing now is to see how it tastes. "
For people like Fang Lang who have been baptized by food stalls for many years in later generations, the hygienic conditions of the food stalls can be seen at a glance. At least in his observation just now, he did not find that the hygienic conditions of this couple's stall were obvious. The problem.
It was obviously the first time for Reinhardt to dine in such a place, so he felt somewhat uncomfortable.
"Okay! You have the final say. I hope the taste here won't disappoint you."
After hearing Fang Lang's answer, he shrugged indifferently.
Fang Lang patted the other party's shoulder nonchalantly to reassure him, then turned to the landlady and shouted:
"Lady boss, please put in three bottles of beer to rinse your mouth."
I don't know why, but after Fang Lang sat down at the food stall, he felt his whole body relax, as if he was back to the state where he was sitting with his friends, where he could smoke, drink, and brag without any scruples.
It's normal to make loud noises in this kind of food stall, but Fang Lang's shouting to rinse his mouth with beer still made the surrounding diners look at him, which was quite interesting.
The landlady smiled happily when she heard this and responded quickly:
"Okay, three bosses, please wait a moment. Three bottles of beer will be delivered soon."
Beer is nothing unusual in this era, but the proprietress was delighted when a customer ordered three bottles of beer, because the profit from drinks was obviously higher than from meals.
Soon a bottle of wine was delivered to the table, and Fang Lang and the other three were not polite. Each of them started drinking a bottle of wine by themselves.
The three of them had just finished a glass of beer when the landlady brought up the first dish.
"Three bosses, this is fried clam with black bean pepper. Please take your time and taste it."
Fang Lang smiled and nodded to the proprietress, and then began to taste the first dish. Stir-fried clams with black pepper and black pepper is a very traditional Hong Kong-style stir-fry. It is very simple to make. You only need to stir-fry the fresh clams over a high fire.
However, although this dish is simple to make, if you want to make it delicious and full of flavor, it will also test the chef's skills.
Fang Lang randomly picked up a flower clam full of soup and put it into his mouth. With a slight suction, he sucked the clam meat into his mouth, and a smooth spicy flavor suddenly filled his taste buds.
The clam meat is fresh and tender, and the soup is delicious. More importantly, the clam meat does not taste like any raw sand at all. Even Fang Lang couldn't help but admire it. It is indeed a good craftsmanship.
Seeing this, Qi Qingshan quickly moved his chopsticks, picked up a flower clam and put it into his mouth, with an expression of enjoyment on his face.
Poor Reinhardt was not used to using chopsticks, so he couldn't put a flower clam into his mouth several times. He was so anxious that he was so anxious that Fang Lang laughed and helped him pick two into the bowl.
"Try it quickly. The fried clams with black pepper and black pepper taste very good. You will definitely not forget it after eating it."
Reinhardt tried again with chopsticks several times, but still couldn't pick up the flower clams. In the end, he had no choice but to give up, dropped the chopsticks and went straight to it, picked up one and threw it into his mouth. As soon as he tasted it, he couldn't help but look at it. One light.
"Yeah! Not bad, not bad, delicious and smooth. You really didn't lie to me."
Hearing this, Fang Lang laughed loudly.
Soon, the proprietress served baked fish intestines, claypot chicken, razor clams fried in black pepper butter, and a portion of fried beef river, filling the small square table.
Fang Lang couldn't help but admire the proprietress's business skills. The four dishes were almost all meat dishes. It was obvious that these people were not money-hungry and were ready to make a fortune.
Fang Lang didn't mind this kind of cunning tactics in the market. What's more, the taste of these dishes is indeed very authentic, allowing Fang Lang to fully experience the flavor of Hong Kong-style food stalls.
With the delicious dishes and beer, the three of them naturally had a very comfortable meal. After drinking three rounds of dishes and five flavors, Reinhardt took a look around and made sure that no one else was eavesdropping around. Looking at Fang Lang, he said:
"Brother, today in front of so many reporters, you predicted that the port city issue will be solved through negotiation. Are you really sure?"
Fang Lang looked at Reinhardt up and down for a while, and after looking a little embarrassed, he smiled and said:
"Reinhardt, we are brothers. If you have anything to say, you can say it directly. There is no need to be secretive.
You and I both know in our hearts that this time I said I was invited to visit Hong Kong City. In fact, in order to avoid the rights and wrongs of the Brazilian election, the invitation was sent to our Brazilian Navy specifically through your family's connections.
I am Chinese and have always been very concerned about the situation in the Far East. If you are going to have a war with each other, it is impossible for me to lead the Brazilian Navy into a war that does not belong to us.
Therefore, in this case, I am still willing to lead the team to the port city. Naturally, I am absolutely sure that there will be no battle here at all, unless you British people are impatient and do what the Amethyst did again. Stupid things. "
Hearing Fang Lang commenting on the Amethyst Ship incident as a stupid thing, Reinhardt also felt a little embarrassed. He couldn't help but take a bite of food to cover up his embarrassment, and then slowly said:
"What is the basis for you to be so confident?"
“First of all, the leader opposite is a man of his word. He said he would solve the Hong Kong City problem through negotiation, and he will definitely keep his promise.
Secondly, the geographical location of the port city is important. It is a special existence for you and them. They need a window to connect with the outside world and understand the Western world, and you also need a window to understand them and a base to continue to exert influence in the Far East.
In my opinion, with such unique conditions, the development potential of Hong Kong City is unparalleled, just because of the huge market with a population of over 100 million behind it. This is what all businessmen dream of.
Thirdly, you, the UK, are actually not determined to turn against each other. Otherwise, your embassy would not have remained there when the other side occupied Aurous Hill. "
When discussing this issue with Reinhardt, Fang Lang was actually much more direct and did not have the same scruples as he did with Hong Kong Governor Grantham.
But Fang Lang's words still surprised Reinhardt. As a British naval lieutenant colonel, he didn't know the thoughts of the British upper class. In addition, in a country like the United Kingdom, the will of the upper class is often not unified, so middle-level officers like them do not have a special understanding of the will of the upper class.
Now he was a little surprised to hear Fang Lang say that Britain was not determined to antagonize China's new regime.
"How is that possible? They have the same regime as the Soviet Union!"
In response to Reinhardt's question, Fang Lang smiled and shook his head, took a bite of food and put it in his mouth, then said slowly:
"Why is it impossible? During World War II, you British people fought with the Soviet Union against fascism! Didn't you British people once say that there are no eternal enemies or eternal friends in the world, only eternal interests?
Is the so-called belief really the real reason for the confrontation between the Western world and the Soviet Union? I don’t think so! "
Fang Lang's words caught Reinhardt off guard, but as a person born in a British aristocratic family, he was not ignorant of politics. He just thought about it briefly and understood what Fang Lang meant, and then he fell into deep trouble. deep meditation.
"I understand what you mean. If you say that, it is possible that the other side will give up the sovereignty of the port city in exchange for the British government's reconciliation, right?"
Hearing this, Fang Lang couldn't help but frown. These British people always seemed to feel that they were superior and always thought about their own interests. Reinhardt obviously still feels that Britain is the stronger side, and the reason why the opponent does not attack Hong Kong City is because they are seeking help from Britain.
After shaking his head, he picked up a piece of chicken nugget and put it into his mouth to chew for a while, then Fang Lang slowly said:
"No, you are wrong! It is impossible for the other side to give up the sovereignty of the port city. The current new regime is different from the Chang Kaishen regime. They will never allow the existence of concessions in the country.
The reason why they are willing to maintain the status quo of the port city is not that they dare not go to war with the British, but that they feel that the current port city is managed by the British, which can give them a window to understand the Western world.
When the time comes, they will definitely take back the sovereignty of the port city without hesitation. "
Reinhardt took a sip of beer and glanced at Fang Lang with some surprise. He pointedly said to Fang Lang:
"You seem very optimistic about this new regime?"
"Of course! You know that I am Chinese, and I have many friends across the street. I can learn some news about this regime from them. From what I see now, I think this is a regime destined to be great."
Fang Lang made no secret of this. As a latecomer, he understood the future of his hometown.
When Reinhardt saw Fang Lang's firm expression, he was a little distracted for a moment. He had a deep understanding of Fang Lang's magic, so he accepted Fang Lang's words very highly.
Now hearing him express his confidence towards the opposite regime made him feel a little confused for a moment.
"So, do you think Chang Kaishen's regime has no hope?"
"When did they ever have hope?"
Fang Lang sneered and couldn't help but ask.
For a moment, Reinhardt didn't know how to answer this question. In fact, he didn't know much about the situation on the other side. He said that everything he knew was what he heard from the news after coming to Hong Kong City, but Hong Kong City's The newspapers obviously would not speak out for the new regime.
Therefore, he had a big misunderstanding about the opponent. Now he saw that Fang Lang's attitude towards the opponent seemed to be completely opposite to what he knew, which made him a little confused for a while.
If he hadn't known that Fang Lang was not an innocent person, he would have been tempted to argue with him. But based on his understanding of Fang Lang, he began to feel that maybe he had been wrong all along.
This situation is not uncommon. In the modern Internet society, Westerners have a prejudiced attitude towards their hometown, let alone this period.
"Okay! If it's as you said, it seems pointless for us to arrange so many troops in the port city.
It seems that my wish for meritorious service and promotion has no chance of coming true! "
Fang Lang took a deep look at this guy when he heard this, wondering if the fleet in the port city would really be doing nothing! This is obviously not the case. In the upcoming Peninsular War, the British also sent their navy to participate in the war. Of course, mainly aircraft carriers and marines participated in the war.
But Fang Lang obviously didn't want Reinhardt to participate in the battle with his hometown, which would make it impossible for him to continue to be his friend. However, it is obviously impossible for him to leave the British Navy.
After all, this guy is now their family's last hope to stay in the Navy. After thinking about it for a while, Fang Lang felt that he should find a way to divert the conflict.
"If I were you, I wouldn't want to look for military glory in Asia. Think about who the biggest enemy in the Western world is now, and you should know where to focus your attention.
If I were you, I should find a way to transfer to Europe while Uncle Henderson still has the power!
Where is the frontline, where we will get the greatest support, the best logistical support, the latest equipment, the most elite soldiers, and the most powerful enemies from the entire Western world. "
In fact, what Fang Lang said was purely deceptive. After World War II, the British colonies became independent one after another and the economy declined rapidly. Naturally, there was no need to maintain a huge navy. From this time on, the British Navy has almost been on the road to success. Downhill.
No matter where Reinhardt went, he was just looking for a trace of the remaining presence in the increasingly weakened British Royal Navy. If he followed Fang Lang's idea, he might as well just retire and go home, use his family's connections to do some business with his company, and maybe even become a giant in the business world.
But now Generals Reinhardt and Henderson, and even the entire United Kingdom, have not let go of the pride of the world's navy, and still want to maintain the dignity of their empire on which the sun never sets. They will have to dream of this dream for another twenty or thirty years.
It will not be until the Labor Party comes to power and cuts naval military expenditures bit by bit. As warships reach the end of their service life and need to be withdrawn from active service, and there is no money to build new warships, the Royal Navy will discover the extent to which their navy has declined.
In the mid-1970s, the British finally recognized the reality and had to abandon their global strategy of fighting for maritime control. They fully retreated from the east of the Suez Canal and slowly transformed into a regional navy.
(End of chapter)
