Wild North America 1846

Chapter 559 One person holds five

Author: Portuguese toothless

Chapter 559 One person holds five

Seeing more and more women surrounding him, the guests in the hall frequently cast curious glances, almost becoming a target of public criticism.

Richard had no choice but to stop drinking soup. He didn't want to be in the public eye, so he naturally suggested: "After drinking a few cups of soup, I suddenly want to take a walk in the backyard. Please forgive me for being with you."

"Mr. Li is not familiar with the back garden and needs a guide like me." Lillian volunteered.

There was still a hint of joy in her heart; maybe she could be alone with Mr. Li in this beautiful night? What a good opportunity!

"Is it such a coincidence? I also want to take a walk in the backyard. I heard the scenery is pretty good."

"Then I'll accompany you, Anna, we just happen to be together."

"It seems like I'm not the only one left, so let's go together."

The girls responded one after another, and Richard hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement, and led the girls to the back garden leisurely, without any feeling of embarrassment.

Compared to visiting the palace with hundreds of concubines, maids, princes and princesses admiring flowers, and being surrounded by a lot of women, all vying for favor, it’s all a little kiss.

Several guests of honor surrounding Sir He also noticed this. In the middle was an old man wearing a traditional silk and satin Tang suit, called Sir Liu Changda. He is the general director of the Royal Chang'an Mint, which is equivalent to the role of general manager.

, and is a minority shareholder of the Bank of America.

Because he has a high reputation in the financial world, he serves as a director of the North American Bank and is one of the guests of honor tonight.

This person, Richard, has an impression that he is a very capable man of action.

When he took office as Prime Minister, he followed officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the palace for an audience. Also entering the palace were more than a dozen prime ministers working under the royal family. Each of them was a big shot in society and was favored by Emperor Richard Wen.

Words of encouragement.

"Brother He, who is this young man with good temperament?" Sir Liu Changda asked with a little curiosity, holding a champagne glass in his hand.

Liu Changda is Sir He's immediate boss. Although there seems to be only one level difference between a general director and a deputy director, in fact one is the boss and the other is an assistant, with completely different identities.

Sir He was also confused about this young man, but he couldn't say he wasn't familiar with it, so he could only bite the bullet and introduce it; "It's rare to catch Liu Gong's eyes. This person's name is Li Mingjian, who once studied at Frederick William University."

(Berlin University) is a young man with extraordinary talents. After graduating from studying abroad, he stayed at the school to teach for many years."

This explanation basically revealed all the information Sir He learned.

"Friedrich-Wilhelm University (Berlin University)?" After all, Sir Liu Changda was well-informed. After hearing this, he frowned and thought for a moment, then guessed with some uncertainty; "Brother Bo Zhan, in my impression...it seems like His Highness the Seventh Prince.

You studied at the University of Prussia for many years in your early years, right? Judging from the time, it should be that you studied in Europe 7 years ago. Is it possible..."

This old man known as "Brother Bo Zhan" has a majestic look. He is the other guest of honor at today's banquet. His name is Gao Bo Zhan. He is the general director and director of the North American Colonial Bank, one of the eight major banking consortiums in the empire, and has a very strong background.

Although the Colonial Bank of North America ranks at the bottom of the eight major banking consortiums in the empire, it is still an out-and-out multinational consortium. It has bank branches in the United States of America, the Confederate States of America, Canada, various countries in South America and Europe, and its strength cannot be underestimated.

.

This bank belongs to a financial institution invested and held by several top nobles. Its chairman is the second son of Duke Gu Yan, the first Prime Minister of the Cabinet. His name is Gu Yaheng, known as "Mr. Heng", and he is a real top wealthy family.

Gao Bozhan didn't care much at first, but after hearing his old friend's question, his expression suddenly became solemn.

After taking a sip from the champagne glass in his hand, he thought about it seriously before replying, "His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince went to Europe to study with His Royal Highness the Third Prince. It was at the end of 1862, eight years ago.

I will never remember this wrong.

Because the eldest son was the retinue of His Highness the Third Prince, more than 130 people from our North American Colony Bank accompanied him to expand the market and establish branches in Europe.

From a time point of view

This Mr. Li happened to be at the same time as His Highness the Seventh Prince..."

Speaking of which

Sir Gao Bozhan's expression changed, and he blurted out: "And this person also has the surname of Huang, and his temperament is so otherworldly, could it be that..."

He did not guess that Richard was from the royal family, because the age did not match. The oldest eldest son of the emperor was only 22 years old, so there was a big gap.

Moreover, this person did not have the national title "Tang" in front of his surname to show his dignity, so he could not be a descendant of the royal family.

But having said that, even the disciples of the royal family are extraordinary. The status of the disciples of His Highness the Seventh Prince is indescribable, and they are enough to make everyone look up to them.

The "eldest son" in Sir Gao Bozhan's mouth is Gu Yalun, the eldest son of the Gu family, the first-class minister.

He was once a retinue of His Royal Highness the Third Prince, a high-ranking official in the Royal Attaché’s Office, and now serves as the Governor of the Andes Governor’s Palace, a powerful man in charge.

Even with such a prominent status, he is just a disciple of the royal family.

Today's businessmen's gathering, although each of the important guests is called "Sir", in fact there is not a single nobleman, and they cannot be invited.

The empire was very hierarchical. No nobles were willing to debase themselves to attend a gathering of merchants. They were not part of the same circle at all. If they had to squeeze in, they would only embarrass everyone.

The several guests of honor looked at each other in shock after guessing.

Nima, what is the background of this young man?

Richard didn't think so much when he was talking nonsense, but he had the impression that Friedrich Wilhelm University (Berlin University) was relatively familiar to him. He even went to inspect it when he lived in Meilin Palace, so he said it smoothly.

As for his age of twenty-seven or eighty-years-old, that is purely a coincidence after the disguise.

In the courtyard

The back garden is small in size, with a Roman-style curved corridor ending in a small pavilion and carefully tended flower gardens on both sides.

on a sunny afternoon

Sitting here drinking afternoon tea must be an extremely pleasant experience, but it is a cold December, and the trees with withered leaves reflected by the lights make it feel particularly desolate.

The owner built a pergola in the backyard. Under the pergola, a long table covered with a white tablecloth was also placed with a variety of pastries, as well as some canned fruit cold plates and wine, for guests to take as they pleased.

Richard took a cursory glance and found that there was no soup that he liked, nor the rich roast lamb and tomahawk steak, so naturally he did not go over to get it.

Over the past twenty years since the establishment of the empire

Chinese and Western cultures have merged and collided in North America, and many interesting changes have occurred. For example, hot soup will appear at buffets, Ningbo dumplings are openly placed next to Western pastries, and Chinese rockeries in European-style buildings may seem out of place but are

And blend together very naturally.

Just like the five women surrounding Richard, one is from the UK, one is from France, two are from the German states, and one is from mainland China. It can be said to be a very international occasion.

Richard can communicate smoothly with them in Mandarin. This is the most vivid example of historical changes.

The imperial capital Chang'an is also a very tolerant international metropolis, with Italian tricycle drivers, French coffee shop owners, British housekeepers and German military officers, while Chinese people fill and dominate all walks of life.

This is a situation that Richard likes to see. Although there are also people of Chinese descent who live late at night, most of them are grateful people, which is gratifying.

Sir He's night banquet also reflected the characteristics of the fusion of East and West. There were female guests in western dresses, Sir He's wife in traditional costumes, important guests in Tang Dynasty horizontal-breasted silk and satin coats, and guests in tuxedos.

The guests showed the strong characteristics of the cultural integration between China and Greece.

In the more conservative and traditional aristocratic night banquet, all the guests will wear traditional Han and Tang Dynasty costumes and perform the Han and Tang Dynasty etiquette. Under the illumination of the lights, it seems as if they have traveled through time and space.

Richard thinks this is good, letting time change and evolve naturally without human intervention.

What has been preserved is the most classic inheritance, just like it is now.

After standing in the courtyard chatting for a while, he saw that several female guests were a little cold. Richard knew that if he didn't go back to the house, they would have to hold on, so he spoke;

"It's cold and dewy, so I suggest you go back and have a cup of hot soup. It's a great way to warm up your stomach and warm up your body. It's said that Guiling Feige Soup also has skin-beautifying effects, so don't miss it!"

All the women agreed with his suggestion.

In the past, all the arrogance and reserve in front of men were gone, like ice and snow melting away in front of Richard, which was strange.

A few people were waiting to go back when they were met by two well-dressed young men holding champagne glasses.

One of the taller men said with a familiar smile: "This brother is not kind! He is controlling some of the most beautiful female guests at the dinner and we don't know what interesting topics to talk about. Can we join in?

?”

"Let me introduce myself. I am Guo Sanshi, the young owner of Changsheng Trading Company. Friends, please call me "Third Young Master" out of love. Hahaha..."

Guo Sanshi, who thought he was being suave, shook his head, looked up to the sky, laughed a few times, and stood in the middle of the winding corridor, blocking the path of several people.

In the eyes of the girls, this pretentiousness is tantamount to a clown.

"Please step aside. We are about to go back to the house. What are you not interested in talking about?" Anna frowned and said a strong sentence.

This made the smile on Guo Sanshi's face suddenly stiffen. He looked at them in disbelief, forced a smile and said, "There is no need to reject people thousands of miles away like this, these beautiful ladies. Oh... also

With this brother, you are...too independent, aren't you?"

Judging from the meaning of his words, it seemed as if Richard had occupied all the women.

No one else will tell

Fan Hongzhi was not happy at first. He glanced at the two people with disgust and scolded directly: "What kind of young owner of a trading company? He smells like copper. He should be able to wink when he blocks the road. Is this where you can be so unbridled?"

Where? Why don’t you get out of the way quickly?”

These words are a bit harsh, as if these two people are standing in the way.

"Oh..." Guo Sanshi was furious.

He might know something about Fan Hongzhi, but he didn't dare to confront this woman head-on.

Then he turned to look at Richard, who seemed to be easy to handle, and said, "Brother, please tell me a few words. I, Mr. Guo San, have never suffered such a big loss. I have learned a lot today."

What's going on?

I'm sorry to say that you alone have 5 women, but if you and I come together, it will be in the way, right?

I don't believe there's no one here to cause trouble. These two girls can fight me like this. Who the hell am I provoking?

No one should leave today, let’s have a good talk!”

(End of chapter)