Chapter 220 Zhenghong flag (10)

The second brother Fuhai has this kind of energy: if he hears that Tiandetang's Wanying ingot is out of stock these days, he has to ask in person; seeing is believing, but hearing is false.He didn't know at all whether Uncle Ding was willing to see him or not.He was just an ordinary bannerman.However, he decided to try it; if it happened, it would be fine; He knew that he had to buy off the housekeeper of Ding's house in order to have any hope of meeting Uncle Ding.He went to Bianyifang to get a pair of roast chickens, but he didn't say anything to shopkeeper Wang.If you help, you will help home. He doesn't want to make old man Wang worry too much.

Holding the pair of chickens—in a decent cattail bag covered with red and black letters on the ticket, which was also bright and delightful—he couldn't help smiling, and said to himself: What's the point of this!He kind of hates this kind of boring gift-giving and bribery, but he also thinks it's kind of fun.He is a banner man, how can he get out of the circle of cattail bags and roast chicken?no way! After seeing the housekeeper, he presented a gift, saying that shopkeeper Wang begged him to come.Yes, shopkeeper Wang has a little difficulty, not much bigger than the tip of a needle, and I hope Uncle Ding can help.Shopkeeper Wang is a businessman, and he dare not come to meet Mr. Ding, so he asked him to visit him.That's right, the second brother told the housekeeper to understand that his father was a member of the third rank top son - he knew that although Uncle Ding was rich and powerful, he had never been an official.The second elder brother also told the butler to see clearly that in front of Uncle Ding, he would not rashly say how much copper coins can be exchanged for a tael of silver, or how much a roast chicken sells.He guessed that the silver plates and prices of the fixed house were different, and were completely determined by the housekeeper.If Uncle Ding asked about roasted chicken, the second brother would say: Roasted chicken is surprisingly expensive in this process!Of course, the second brother didn't say these words directly in court.He didn't just talk about it, he just made a turn in the words, so that the housekeeper could understand something, and then turned again, and then came back.In this oblique way, he talked for an hour.Even with this, the housekeeper has not made a statement on his behalf.At this point, the second brother also revealed that even if he waited for three days and three nights, he would not be bothered—fortunately, with the pair of roast chickens there, the housekeeper did not throw him out.

The housekeeper became impatient, so he stood up lazily. "Okay, let me tell you back!" It just so happens that Uncle Ding is very happy right now, so I'll see you right away. Uncle Ding regarded himself as an enlightened bannerman.His grandfather and father both served as foreign officials, and they picked up gold, silver, ingots, pearls and agates everywhere.Uncle Ding himself is not in a hurry to become an official, because those ingots haven't been spent yet, so he can enjoy some leisure time and leisurely.During the Reform Movement of 1898, he was even quite sympathetic to the Reformers.He is not as worried as Yun Weng and Zheng Weng are that they will lose their hard-earned crops if they reform.He doesn't need to worry, he owns half a block of houses near his house, and he can live comfortably for a lifetime just relying on the rent.He felt that he was very noble, and sometimes he even thought that he would become a monk in the future, like Jia Baoyu.Therefore, he also despised business.Friends repeatedly persuaded him to get some capital and help them start a business, but he always shook his head.As for Li Hongzhang and his group of people who set up industries, he did not want to express his opinions, because he did not understand what industry was, and he felt that the word "industry" was quite fashionable, so he could not easily deny it.By the way, Uncle Ding is such a wealthy young man. The tide of the times is so turbulent that even he can't listen to it, and can't change the stubborn views of some old banner people.However, his ingots and real estate covered his eyes, making it impossible for him to really understand something.So, he understood for a while, and was confused for a while, like a clever and mischievous child of about ten years old.

He has only one more specific proposition: if we want to make the Qing Dynasty strong, we must provide education.Why do we need education?Because there are more people who can read and write, the society will become more refined and elegant.During the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Double Ninth Festival, it would be great if everyone would write some poems and drink some rice wine!Hmph, then the world will be safe and sound!In fact, if he donated a modest house as a school site, and then sold another house to buy tables, chairs and benches, he would have a school!This is easy to do, as long as he is willing to sacrifice the two houses, he will immediately get the honor of destroying the family and building the school.

Uncle Ding listened to the second brother's statement very carefully, and only said "ah" or "ha" where necessary.The second brother was a little nervous at first, but when he saw Uncle Ding listening so attentively, a real smile appeared on his face.He said in his heart: Hmph, if you don't go to the pharmacy and ask in person, you won't really know if there is Wanying Tablet!Although he was happy in his heart, the second elder brother didn't dare to overdo it, deliberately provoking Uncle Ding.He didn't know what to do - that banner man was the proud son of heaven, an invincible old man.

After the second brother finished speaking, Uncle Ding closed his eyes and thought deeply.Then, when he opened his eyes, he patted his fat leg lightly with his thin, white and fat hand with a bright green emerald finger on his big finger: "Ah! Ah? I think you look good, come give me Let's run a school!" "Huh?" The second brother was taken aback. "Don't make a sound first, listen to me!" Uncle Ding said a little anxiously: "Why is the Qing Dynasty...ah?" Whenever he didn't want to say it clearly, he would ask "ah" and ask the guests to figure it out. "Banner man, what are you talking about, huh? To curry favor with foreigners? Don't they all drop out of school because they were young, don't they understand the truth? It's imperative to run a school! It must be done! You can do it! I think You are fine, you can do it! Hahaha!"

"I, I'm going to run a school? I don't even know what a school is like!" The second brother is not afraid of difficulties, but he was a little panicked when he heard that he was asked to run a school. Uncle Ding laughed again.On weekdays, no one he came into contact with talked like the second brother.No matter what he said, even if he asked them to dig the graves of their ancestors, they still obediently agreed.They knew that after a while he'd forget what he said, and they wouldn't have to dig the grave.Although the second brother was very shrewd, he didn't have much contact with people like Uncle Ding, so he couldn't calm down.Uncle Ding felt that the second elder brother's way of speaking was quite novel, as if eating a bite of steamed bun by chance would be interesting. "I think you are reliable! A reliable person can do anything! Ah? I have been looking for it for a long time. There are all kinds of people, but there is no reliable one! Just look at my housekeeper, ah? I asked him to buy A little rabbit, he'll earn a camel's money! Hahaha!"

"Then, why didn't you fire him?" The second brother didn't dare to say this sentence, lest Uncle Ding would laugh again. "Ah! I know what you're going to say! I wanted to quit him five years ago! But what should I do when he's gone? How can I find a new guy, buy a bunny, and not earn the money of three camels? Woolen cloth?" The second brother wanted to laugh, but he didn't; he didn't feel very sad for a while.He hurriedly pulled the words back: "Then, what, Mr. Ding, what do you think about Shopkeeper Wang?" "Then, he's just an old Shandong boy!"

This sentence hurt the second brother's heart.He lowered his head and remained silent for a long time. "What's the matter? What's the matter?" Uncle Ding asked eagerly.In his family, he is a little emperor.But because of this, he sometimes feels lonely and alone.He is very willing to care about the national economy and the people's livelihood, in case the time comes in the future, he will show his talents, just like Zhuge Liang who has just come out of the cottage.However, since he was spoiled and spoiled as a child, he has never left the courtyard or garden. He always thinks that old rice flour, chicken, duck and fish all come from the kitchen; fresh white lotus root and sour plum soup are all produced in the refrigerator.He has no access to the difficulties and problems encountered by ordinary people.He was a little depressed and lonely.That’s right, at home, it’s all about Bainuo; when you go out to visit relatives and friends, you’re still surrounded by stars; you always see those people, and you always hear that set of flattering words.He was eager to meet some new faces and make some real friends.Therefore, it is easy for him to treat the people he meets for the first time as treasures, hoping to find some new relationships between people and increase some new knowledge of life.Yes, the newcomer's tumbler or goldfish is always his new favorite.For three or four days, he followed them to learn how to grow flowers or fish from morning to night.But, like the butler, they were always so polite to him that it made him feel sad and cold.As soon as the freshness wears off, he no longer participates in planting flowers and raising fish himself, and operates the flower handle and fish handle silently, without even looking at him, like two birds of different species When children meet, no one pays attention to anyone.

At this moment, the second brother became Uncle Ding's new baby.Yes, the second brother is decent-looking and can speak well. He is a banner man, but he is not exactly a banner man—at least not a banner man like the housekeeper.Hmph, that housekeeper, no matter in winter or summer, always wears a robe that protects his feet, and walks silently, like a big cat with two legs! The second brother is very embarrassed at the moment, what should we do?After much deliberation, um, anyway, Uncle Ding is not his leader, so it doesn't matter if he offends him.Tell the truth: "Uncle Ding! Regardless of whether he is old Shandonger or old Shanxier, he belongs to us and should not be bullied by foreigners! You, don't you hate foreigners who bully us?" I feel a little happier, but I also know that this is probably a one-shot deal, and it would be a good thing not to kick him out.

Uncle Ding was stunned for a while: This young man, teach me a lesson, I can't take it!However, he held back his breath; this young man is a new baby, he shouldn't be thrown away casually. "What's the use of hatred? Huh? We have to strengthen ourselves first!" At this point, Uncle Ding felt that he was the strongest person: he didn't smoke opium, and he knew Lin Zexu; He is very clean and honest; although he loves to spend money, what he spends is left by his ancestors. The uncle is happy to spend all the money floating around for fun, and no one cares... "Master Ding, you have heard that there are troubles everywhere. Boxers!" The second brother's mention made Uncle Ding a little surprised.He rubbed the soft black hair on his upper lip with his jade wrench—he shaved every three days.Regarding the more important state affairs and world affairs, he thought that he was the only one worthy to discuss them.Yes, the fact is this: among his relatives and friends there are quite a few dignitaries, and even if he doesn't inquire, some important news will come to his ears.When he is happy with the news, he just thinks about it; if he is not happy, he goes in through his left ear and out through his right ear.If he thinks about it, he is concerned about the country's affairs;Anyway, second brother, a little flag soldier, shouldn't talk about state affairs casually.He had heard about the riots in various places for a long time, but he didn't pay special attention to them, because the riots were quite far away from Beijing.When senior officials among relatives and friends discussed these events with him, emotionally, like those Manchu officials, he hated those foreigners; Gentlemen's opinion: hold your breath, you can not hurt your money.Yes, foreigners just want to be cheaper, just give it to them, it's very simple.As for the Boxers, who knows what kind of famine they will cause?He had to push the second brother back: "I heard that you shouldn't make trouble! Think about it, with some country bumpkins holding sticks, can they beat foreigners? Ah? Ah?" He walked up to the second brother In front of him, he put his mouth to the forehead of the second brother, and asked twice: "Ah? Ah?" The second brother stood up quickly.Uncle Ding laughed complacently for a while.The second brother doesn't know how powerful foreign countries are, and he doesn't know how powerful the Qing Dynasty is.What made it most difficult for him to push Uncle Ding back was that he himself didn't know how powerful he was.He had no choice but to change his tone: "Uncle Ding, you are the only one who is highly respected in our area, and you are the only one who is willing to help us! If you don't care about it, who can we small people turn to?" Uncle Ding really laughed this time, so he didn't make a sound. "Trouble! Trouble!" He shook his head gently.The second elder brother saw that shaking his head was nothing more than posturing, so he hurriedly begged again: "Take care of it! Take care of it!" "How can I manage it?" The second brother was stunned again.He originally thought that once the uncle came out, he would be able to suppress the church.It seems that Uncle Ding is not going to do that.He couldn't help thinking about Shicheng again.Yes, 100% right!The officials don't care about the affairs of the common people, and the common people have to do it themselves!It's such an account! "I see," Uncle Ding remembered, "I see, invite that pastor here, and I'll give him a meal, and the matter will probably be over. Huh?" The second brother didn't like this method very much.However, it was so easy to get such a result, it was inconvenient for him to say anything more. "Then, just get distracted!" He greeted Uncle Ding.He was eager to say goodbye.Although the tables and chairs here are all made of mahogany, there are exquisitely framed calligraphy and paintings of famous people on the walls, and the little book boy comes in every once in a while to refill water or change tea. Smoked jasmine tea, but he felt very uncomfortable physically and mentally.First of all, he couldn't figure out what kind of person Uncle Ding was, and he didn't know what to say to him.He was willing to go out at once, even though the street was so messy and the dust smelled like horse urine, he would feel comfortable and kind. However, Uncle Ding would not let him go.As soon as he was about to leave, Uncle Ding asked, "What do you do when you are free? Growing flowers? Raising fish? Playing with crickets?" Raising fish, while talking, he turned away and talked about his pair of blue-eyed white lion cats.The second brother could tell that Uncle Ding knew a little about everything, but he was not really good at anything.The second brother decided to just listen and not to pick on mistakes, so he could find an opportunity to go out. The second brother also felt a little strange about the language used by Uncle Ding.His own words can be roughly divided into two types: one is used in daily life, which contains a lot of dialect, allegorical language, painter's jargon, and Manchu words commonly used by banner people but understood by Han people.He likes this kind of talk the most. He speaks it casually, lively and cordial.The other is communicative language, which is only used when meeting officials or entertaining distinguished guests.He has never been to the court, so he can only imagine that if the emperor summons him to discuss some important state affairs with him, he will probably have to respond with such words.This kind of speech is roughly based on Uncle Yunting's language. First, we should use more elegant words, such as "Taifu", "Fushang", etc. Second, we should use more Manchu characters, such as "Guiniu" record", "a few fences" and so on.When saying this kind of words, you must enunciate the words very clearly, so it is best to have an accent, and you must add "嗻是" at any time, to be respectful, the second brother doesn't like this kind of pretentious language, every time he uses it, he will use it. I feel like I'm pretending.It's not gracious.However, it is precisely because of the unkindness that it sounds like an official tone, like that. Uncle Ding doesn't use official accents, which makes the second brother happy; Uncle Ding doesn't have the sour taste of third- and fourth-rank officials.What displeased the second elder brother was: First, Uncle Ding still spoke a lot of dialects that were popular several years ago but are not used much now.It made him feel that he was not talking to a young man.Hearing that kind of dialect, he quickly took a look at the other party, as if doubting the age of Uncle Ding.Second, in Uncle Ding's words, there are quite a few words that are not considered village, but are not considered very clean.The second brother can figure it out: Uncle Ding still uses the old dialect because he doesn't have much contact with the middle and lower classes, or the contact is not timely.He couldn't figure out why an educated child from a family of officials would have a dirty mouth.Is it because the language of middle-level bannermen is becoming more and more elegant, while the mouths of high-level bannermen are becoming more and more simple and vulgar?The second brother couldn't figure it out. What made him even more unhappy was: Uncle Ding's words were thoughtless, he was talking about goldfish, and suddenly turned to: "Look, I will invite that foreigner to dinner tomorrow. Should I let him enter the front door? Or go through the back door?" This made it difficult for the second brother to give a proper answer right away.He was thinking about it, but Uncle Ding himself came up with the answer: "Yes, tell him to enter the back door! Then, in the first move, he will lose to us! Let me tell you, the red-haired devil is far worse than the red-haired devil!" what?" After such a few big turns, the second brother could see clearly: Uncle Ding was mixing serious matters with gossip, expressing that he would be in the midst of talking and laughing, commanding as determined.The second elder brother also saw it clearly: on the surface, Uncle Ding is very casual and innocent, but he has his own way of thinking.This set of methods must have been learned from dignitaries and dignitaries in daily contact. It seems to have some truth, but also seems absurd.The second brother didn't like this kind of sharp turn very much, and he wasn't very interested in the question of whether the devil should go through the front door or the back door.He was eager to say goodbye, firstly because he felt uncomfortable, and secondly because he was afraid that Uncle Ding would mention asking him to run a school again.