The sedan rose and moved forward slowly.
Chen Hong was sitting in the sedan chair, eating two things in his hand, feeling confused for a while.
He didn't think it was strange just after buying it, but now he felt strange sitting in the sedan chair looking at this novel food.
What is this?
A round thing wrapped in oil paper, and the other is a cup.
If you don’t want to give chopsticks to eat now, why don’t you just give me a cup?
This is really rare! Although this broken cup is not valuable, it is a pottery cup with poor workmanship and a rough feel. If you throw it on the street, others will have to think twice before picking it up.
But it’s also a practical tableware, quite handy.
Chen Hong looked at the cup in his hand, the liquid inside was still rippling.
He took a sip and licked his lips.
It's tea...the quality is average. It doesn't taste good but it's not bad. It's enough to quench your thirst.
Chen Hong drank half the cup directly for fear of spilling it, and then carefully placed the cup at his feet next to the car.
Then he began to look at the food in his hands.
In the past, many people set up stalls selling snacks outside the Meridian Gate in the morning, but even when eating steamed buns and fried dough sticks, small tables, stools, and bowls and chopsticks were provided.
It’s not that no one eats it with their hands. Ordinary people don’t eat buns directly.
But his habits and identity are somewhat inconsistent.
But fortunately, the food is wrapped in oil paper. Although the price of paper has been much lower now, the quality of the oil paper is not very good.
But it’s enough to see his intentions!
This restaurant is really unique.
Chen Hong thought, and opened a corner of the oil paper, revealing the food inside.
A strong aroma of oil and sauce suddenly emerged from it.
The ingredients are stacked one on top of the other and are clearly visible.
There are two pieces of soft dough on the top and bottom, with meat and vegetables sandwiched between them.
Chen Hong's throat moved and his eyes lit up.
I’ve never seen food like this before. Although it’s weird, it looks delicious.
I took a bite, and a different kind of fragrance immediately filled my entire mouth.
He tasted it carefully. The bread had the aroma of wheat, the vegetables were greasy, and the sauce was full of salty flavor.
The most important thing is that the not-so-small piece of chicken inside is fried and is extremely tender and juicy!
Chen Hong suddenly felt his appetite whet his appetite and took another bite.
He usually maintains good health and eats mainly light meals. In addition, as I get older over the years, my taste buds have deteriorated a lot.
At the moment, this thing actually made him feel amazing.
Is the food of the people now so good?
Chen Hong didn't think much and ate about ten mouthfuls of the whole burger.
Finally, he picked up the half cup of tea and drank it in one gulp, burping with satisfaction.
He opened the curtain and asked the servant, "This food is not cheap, isn't it? What's your name?"
"Master Hui, this is called hamburger. It's not expensive. It only costs thirty-nine cents a portion. It has food and drink."
Thirty-nine articles?
Chen Hong leaned in the sedan, feeling a little incredible.
He usually pays more than this for a steamed bun and wonton outside the Meridian Gate.
For ordinary people, eating out for such a meal is not very cheap, but it is definitely not expensive!
But for thirty-nine cents, you get a cup and a piece of fried chicken steak...
Don’t businesses make money?
There is no cost for oil, no cost for shops, and no wages for hiring people?
It’s off the mark!
However, Chen Hong quickly regained his composure.
This may be a way for merchants to attract customers, or it may be a store opened by a fool who is not short of money. After all, he has even seen a train, and a hamburger is nothing.
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 silently put it into his sleeve.
Although it is a poor-quality cup, it is still an object, and it feels like a pity to lose it.
Just put it away...
...
The court meeting went on as usual, discussing domestic matters.
However, after the dynasty dispersed, as Chen Hong expected, Emperor Jing indeed left a group of people behind to prepare for an additional meeting.
Overseas affairs are not serious enough to be brought to the court for discussion, but they must not be taken lightly.
In the main hall, only Liubu and a few other officers were left, as well as Fang Zhengyi.
Emperor Jing said calmly: "Continuing what we did yesterday, we sent envoys to overseas countries to declare the prestige 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 drafted a preliminary set of regulations yesterday. Our country is becoming increasingly powerful. According to the management of tributary countries in the past, the Ministry of Rites has drawn up a list of gifts. On the basis of the original double."
"Nowadays, overseas trade is becoming more and more frequent, and the original regulations are no longer in line with national strength. Overseas countries are not tributaries of the Great Scenery. If they want to expand their overseas influence, they need to be bribed with heavy sums of money."
Emperor Jing nodded slowly.
"I object." Fang Zheng said, "The overseas country is not a vassal country, so why should we send such a big gift? It is a pure waste of people's money."
"Originally, overseas countries only had simple trade relations with us. Now that the imperial court is preparing to expand its influence overseas, it only needs to strengthen trade based on the other country's national conditions."
"If giving money is just for face and cannot produce greater actual benefits, then it is meaningless. Money may not be able to buy respect. The other party is a small country. If we develop a habit and we don't give it in the future, wouldn't the other party bite back? Raise a white-eyed wolf?"
Shi Kangping objected: "Master Fang, how can you care about the money when promoting national prestige?"
"If the other party takes the reward of my Dajing, and everyone above and below is convinced by my Dajing, the envoy will be treated with great courtesy abroad, and even the people will be proud to learn from our Dajing culture. This has been done since ancient times and is effective. method."
"In addition, it can also boost the hearts of the people in our Dajing County!"
Fang Zheng held his hands towards Emperor Jing and said, "The methods that have been around since ancient times may not be the most efficient ones."
"In my opinion, we have great national strength, and all the countries that have trade are clear-sighted. There is no need to vigorously promote the country's prestige. The only priority of 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? You continue."
Fang Zheng spoke eloquently: "Since ancient times, officials in our country have regarded restraint as a virtue. Why should they be extravagant and wasteful on foreign affairs? It makes no sense."
"The strong showing strength will only make the weak feel more oppressed. If Da Jing wants to win the favor of all countries and win the people's support, what is needed is to 'show weakness'."
"Any country must be divided into three factions, a small number of absolute supporters and opponents, and in the end the majority are swinging neutrality. When it comes to influence, the two extremes cannot be fought for, and the neutrality of the majority is what the big picture needs. The goal of exerting force.”
"Only when the strong show weakness and use a gentle and pragmatic attitude can they attract neutrality. Showing forcefulness will drive neutrality to extremes."
"Therefore, the policy of promoting national prestige should also reflect the gentleman's way of our great scenery. It is enough to be truthful and pragmatic, coupled with gentleness, courtesy and frugality."
The ministers only felt it was a little funny.
Damn it! In terms of ostentation, who the hell has you to play with? Now you are jumping out to oppose this?
Funny!
However, Li Yansong nodded secretly with a smile on his lips.
I have to say that Xiaofang seems to be much more stable as he gets older...
Emperor Jing nodded in agreement and was about to continue asking.
Click!
A crisp sound suddenly sounded in the hall, and everyone looked sideways.
I saw Chen Hong looking embarrassed, bending down to pick up the debris on the ground.
Seeing that Emperor Jing also cast a curious look, Chen Hong said, "I'm sorry... the cup was broken..."
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