Hong Kong: Rise of the Kings

Seoul Grand Hotel has a long history and luxurious facilities.

In the last life, South Korea filmed a very famous TV series "Hotelier" and "Winter Sonata" in this hotel.

Du Yongxiao checked in at the hotel accompanied by Li Jianxi.

Li Jianxi was very thoughtful and arranged the presidential suite directly. For him, a big shot like Du Yongxiao could certainly enjoy this treatment.

It was not the first time for the hotel to receive VIPs, but it was the first time for Chinese to stay in the presidential suite.

In their impression, Chinese people are very poor. Even if they come to Korea for tourism, they stay in the cheapest suites. They even take towels, toothbrushes, slippers and the like in the guest rooms when they leave.

When the hotel's private butler saw Du Yongxiao, he was immediately impressed by Du Yongxiao's superior momentum. He felt that although this guest was very young, he had a strong aura, even comparable to the foreign dignitaries he had served.

Du Yongxiao was gentle on the surface, but arrogant in his bones. When Li Jianxi helped them check in at the front desk, when the front desk heard that they were Chinese, he looked contemptuous, which was noticed by him.

So after the formal contact, Du Yongxiao did not treat these Koreans well. Such a concentrated aura was not something that ordinary people could bear. Not to mention the private butler who served them, even the knowledgeable hotel lobby manager felt a little suffocated in front of him, feeling breathless, thinking that Du Yongxiao's eyes were too bright and could kill people.

After checking into the room, Li Jianxi said goodbye and left, asking Du Yongxiao and the others to have a good rest and adjust the jet lag.

Du Yongxiao did not keep them, as everyone knew that this was just the beginning of their meeting, and there were many days to come.

After all, it was a five-star hotel with complete facilities and thoughtful service.

Du Yongxiao, accompanied by Yan Xiong and Zhuang Dingxian, first went to the hotel hot spring to take a comfortable bath, and then did a unique Korean SPA.

At this time, Jiang Ling'er was still doing skin care, so Du Yongxiao and Yan Xiong ate something and went back to sleep.

Almost an hour later, Du Yongxiao felt someone tiptoeing over, with a scent of beauty and skin care on the wings of his nose. He knew without guessing that it was Jiang Ling'er who came back.

Jiang Ling'er took off her clothes, crawled into Du Yongxiao's bed like a little white rabbit, and hugged Du Yongxiao from behind.

Du Yongxiao felt that she was a little cold, and pitied her, so he turned around and took the initiative to hug Jiang Ling'er to warm her body.

Jiang Ling'er rubbed Du Yongxiao's cheek with her nose mischievously, and whispered: "I am so happy."

Du Yongxiao smiled, "Go to sleep, I have to go for inspection tomorrow."

Jiang Ling'er squirmed in his arms, then bit Du Yongxiao's earlobe with her teeth, and whispered: "I want it."

"Want a ghost!" Du Yongxiao said, "You and I are here to do business, not to do anything else..."

"Hehe!" Jiang Ling'er smiled charmingly, and her body shook in Du Yongxiao's arms, "It's okay to do bad things occasionally, isn't it?" After that, she attacked Du Yongxiao.

Du Yongxiao---

was quickly conquered.

...

Li Jianxi is worthy of being the future "Li Taizong" of Samsung Group.

The next day, he did not come to the Seoul Grand Hotel again until three o'clock in the afternoon. After seeing Du Yongxiao, he told Du Yongxiao that he had temporarily arranged the itinerary. It was not to inspect the Samsung factory, but to travel to Gyeongbokgung Palace. He would act as a tour guide throughout the trip.

Du Yongxiao understood Li Jianxi's meaning and played the role of a good host to let Du Yongxiao have fun, relax and be less alert, so that he could play the emotional card in the subsequent inspection and negotiation.

Gyeongbokgung Palace is the most famous ancient building in South Korea and the pride of Koreans. In the past life, many Korean dramas basically have the figure of Gyeongbokgung Palace, so that Koreans regard Gyeongbokgung Palace as a national treasure. If anyone, including foreigners, says that Gyeongbokgung Palace is a little bad, they will be angry and say that you don't understand Korean history and don't know how to appreciate it.

Du Yongxiao is actually not very interested in Gyeongbokgung Palace. He already knew what it was through TV in his previous life.

However, as a woman, Jiang Ling'er couldn't help but be moved when she heard that Gyeongbokgung Palace was famous. Yan Xiong and Zhuang Dingxian were also very curious and guessed what this Korean "royal palace" looked like.

Seeing the three people's curious expressions, Du Yongxiao really wanted to tell them that they were just the kind of sixth-rate stuff, but he didn't say this sentence in the end. He swallowed it in his stomach. As a distinguished guest, he must respect Li Jianxi.

Since it was recommended by Li Jianxi, of course he had to go and see it.

Li Jianxi did not bring his family this time, but only brought a driver and two bodyguards.

So a group of people drove to Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Soon the convoy arrived at Gwanghwamun, a landmark building in the center of Seoul.

This ancient gatehouse has a history of about 600 years. Looking at the landscape on both sides of it, the contrast is strong. On one side is a modern building, and on the other side is a classical palace. This gate seems to connect history and reality. The side of the classical palace is Gyeongbokgung Palace where Du Yongxiao and his friends are going.

"Mr. Du, we're here!" Li Jianxi invited Du Yongxiao and his friends to get off the car.

Everyone walked towards Gyeongbokgung Palace on the broken snow. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon. There were not many tourists. Only a few Korean tourists from other places "checked in" here and took pictures with bulky cameras. Looking around, the whole Gyeongbokgung Palace seemed very deserted.

Du Yongxiao was already familiar with Gyeongbokgung Palace. Looking at the slightly low and somewhat downgraded "small Forbidden City" in front of him, he couldn't help but laugh. He felt that Koreans were really boastful. They dared to compare this building with the Forbidden City of China? No matter how you look at it, it looks like a row of buildings in the home of a country landlord.

Let’s not talk about anything else, let’s talk about the siege. The Forbidden City has a red wall two or three meters high. It is solemn and solemn. The siege of Gyeongbokgung--to be precise, it should be a wall. An adult can easily climb in. !

What the hell is this?

There are also rumors that the magnificent palace is not grand at all, but more like the preserved county and government offices in China.

"Oh, this is Gyeongbokgung Palace? Are all the villains living here from Lilliput? The wall is so low? The palace is so small?" Yan Xiong blinked and blurted out as he looked at everything in front of him. "Why, it's not as big as the yard of the landlord and wealthy family in our hometown!"

Yan Xiong is a mature and prudent person, and he can't help but complain. This shows how disappointing the Gyeongbokgung Palace in front of him is.

Li Jianxi couldn't understand Chinese and looked at Yan Xiong, not understanding what he was talking about.

The Korean translator heard clearly next to him, but he was embarrassed and didn't know whether he should translate these words.

Du Yongxiao said: "He is praising the beautiful scenery in front of him, it is very spectacular."

The translator breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly translated Du Yongxiao's words.

Li Jianxi was very happy when he heard it.

He had a purpose in bringing Du Yongxiao and the others to Gyeongbokgung Palace as his first stop.

Gyeongbokgung Palace was a royal palace in ancient Korea. It was the place where Korean kings lived. It is magnificent and has extraordinary momentum. Li Jianxi wanted to use the royal aura of the ancient building to intimidate Du Yongxiao and others and let them feel the greatness of Korea. , so that you can take the initiative in future negotiations.

Who would have thought that the Fortune Palace in front of him would have the opposite effect.

Needless to say, Du Yongxiao has seen the Forbidden City before, and the Gyeongbokgung Palace in front of him can only compare to the toilets of the Forbidden City.

Yan Xiong was old and had seen big events in his hometown. He felt that the Xianfu Palace in front of him was not as big as the courtyard of their local landlord Lao Cai.

Zhuang Dingxian looked in front of him. He was not very interested in landscapes and the like, so he had no mood swings.

The only one who was interested in Gyeongbokgung Palace was Jiang Ling'er. Looking at the beautiful scenery in front of her, she couldn't help but marvel.

It's no wonder that women are emotional animals. Even if they see a few rocks or a river ditch, their emotions will explode and they will send out brain waves.

"What a joke! This is the most famous ancient palace in Korea. I was amazed when I saw it for the first time!" Li Jianxi said with pride on his face.

Du Yongxiao nodded and said nothing with his hands behind his back.

Yan Xiong rolled his eyes.

Zhuang Dingxian was indifferent.

Jiang Ling'er, however, ran over early to find someone to take pictures.

"This Gyeongbokgung Palace was first built in 1395. The name of the palace is taken from "The Book of Songs·Daya·Ji Zui": When you are drunk with wine, when you are full you are virtuous; a gentleman has been in Jingbo for thousands of years." Before Li Jianxi came here, he had already I have done my homework, and since I want to act as Du Yongxiao’s tour guide, of course I have to memorize some history.

Du Yongxiao watched Li Jianxi keep introducing this palace in words, and felt that it was really difficult for him.

In front of Gwanghwamun, there are changing of guard ceremonies for the goalkeepers at different times. The guards listen to the command, wear uniform clothes, and walk in goose to change the guard.

Du Yongxiao and the others watched the changing of the guard for a while, and then led by Li Jianxi into Gwanghwamun.

Next is Heungryemun Gate. During the Japanese colonial period in the early 20th century, this was the location of the Korean Governor-General’s Office.

Li Jianxi told Du Yongxiao that many buildings in Gyeongbokgung Palace were demolished at that time, and now many of them are newly built.

Du Yongxiao nodded when he heard this and said to himself, to put it bluntly, it is an antique building.

Continuing deeper inside, it is the Qinzheng Hall.

At this moment, a group of people are gathered around here, and there are constant sounds coming out, but it is someone filming here.

A bearded director sat next to the camera and yelled at the actors, but told them to pay attention and shoot the next scene well.

Looking at the actors, they are all wearing ancient Korean costumes. It turns out that the movie they are filming now is about Li Bangyuan, the great king of Joseon.

The story of Taizong of North Korea is somewhat similar to that of Zhu Di, the Yongle Emperor of China's Ming Dynasty. He also won the throne from his nephew. He was an iron-blooded hero and was so admired by Koreans that they made many movies and TV series about him in the future.

Li Jianxi obviously admired this King Taizong very much. When he introduced the story of this king to Du Yongxiao, his eyes were filled with admiration. In his words, he even wanted to lead the king's horse and whip to express his admiration. Affection.

Filming starts here.

Li Jianxi saw that Du Yongxiao seemed not interested in filming, so he took him to visit other places.

Yan Xiong complained to Zhuang Dingxian: "You see, these Koreans are so petty and petty, they are not willing to use a big horse to lead a mule when filming!" He pointed to the front.

Zhuang Dingxian looked at it and said, "Maybe mules are popular here?"

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"Mr. Du, that's a place to take pictures. Why don't you take a picture in ancient costume? At least you've been to Gyeongbokgung Palace. How about it?" Li Jianxi saw that Du Yongxiao didn't speak much the whole way, and felt that he couldn't touch Du Yongxiao's heart. I wanted to make him happy, so I pointed to the photo spot in front of me and said.

Du Yongxiao looked around and saw many people not far away choosing ancient Korean costumes. Men and women dressed beautifully were taking pictures around Gyeongbokgung Palace. Some brought their own cameras, and there were even celebrities everywhere.

Du Yongxiao couldn't help but smile. It seemed that he would have a business acumen in any era. This kind of retro dress has been used by celebrities for taking photos for a long time.

Li Jianxi had been paying attention to the changes in Du Yongxiao's expression. When he saw Du Yongxiao suddenly laugh, he thought he was interested in this suggestion, so he immediately called his men: "Go, make arrangements. Mr. Du wants to change clothes for photos!"

"Yes! President!"

The two bodyguards had been walking along the way and it was rare for them to "have a place to show their talents". They immediately stepped forward to drive away other customers and told the boss that a distinguished guest wanted to try on clothes and take photos. They contracted this place.

It was the first time that the owner of the stall encountered such a thing. Just as he was about to speak, the bodyguard stuffed a stack of money in his hand and asked him: "Do you understand?"

"I understand!" The boss is a wise man who knows the times.

Du Yongxiao didn't want to make trouble at first, but seeing Li Jianxi's expectant eyes, he had to agree. He turned around and pointed to the Korean ancient costumes and said to Jiang Ling'er, Yan Xiong and others: "Everyone choose one set, take a photo, and keep it as a memory."

Jiang Ling'er was the first to be overjoyed.

Although Yan Xiong looked down on Gyeongbokgung Palace, it was still okay to wear ancient costumes for free and take photos.

Zhuang Dingxian just regarded this as Du Yongxiao's order. Since the boss ordered, he must obey.

The three of them went over to choose clothes.

Although the Koreans are arrogant, their clothing designs are still good, but most of their ancient costumes are copied from ancient Chinese costumes, especially those of the Ming Dynasty.

To put it bluntly, Korea has been a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty for hundreds of years. The highest level here can only call itself "the king" and cannot become "the emperor". The king's robe is also a four-clawed golden dragon and dare not exceed the rules to make five claws.

In addition, the great devil Toyotomi Hideyoshi who unified Japan launched an army of 140,000 to invade Korea, which is known as the "Imjin Japanese Rebellion". The Korean king hurriedly sent people to ask for help from the Ming Dynasty. Emperor Wanli mobilized troops to help Korea resist the invasion and finally drove away the Japanese pirates, making the Korean king grateful to the Ming Dynasty and claiming to be loyal to the Ming Dynasty for life and be the grandson of the Ming Dynasty.

Jiang Ling'er is a girl, so of course the clothes she chose are those of the queen, concubines, etc.

I don't know why she chose Concubine Bin in the end.

Maybe in her heart, she is similar to Concubine Bin next to Du Yongxiao, and the position of Queen belongs to Guan Jiahui.

Yan Xiong's triangular eyes flickered, and finally chose a set of clothes for the chief minister, which belonged to a civil official.

According to Li Jianxi, this set of clothes corresponds to the prime minister in ancient Korea.

Yan Xiong, who was pot-bellied, put on the clothes and official hat and was very satisfied. He felt that he had really become a prime minister. He patted his belly-the prime minister's belly could support a boat.

Zhuang Dingxian was simpler and directly chose a set of clothes that only warriors wear.

After seeing it, Li Jianxi said that the character corresponding to this set of clothes was the famous "Yi Sunchen", who was recognized by the Koreans as the "God of War".

When it was Du Yongxiao's turn, Li Jianxi took the initiative to suggest that Du Yongxiao try on the clothes of the King of Korea, saying that Du Yongxiao had an extraordinary temperament and would be great in this king's clothes.

Du Yongxiao was just joining in the fun, and he didn't think much about it when he heard it, so he went to the nearby dressing room to change into a set of clothes for the King of Korea.

This set of clothes imitated the royal clothes of the Ming Dynasty. Du Yongxiao found it very comfortable to wear.

Du Yongxiao looked at himself in the mirror in the dressing room. He looked at himself in a dragon robe, with gold and silver threads, thick silk, and a four-clawed golden dragon embroidered on it. The person in the mirror really looked like a prince from ancient times, with an awe-inspiring and majestic aura.

Du Yongxiao pinched his chin, shook his head and said, "Too exaggerated!" After that, he turned around, opened the curtain and walked out.