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Chapter 628 Drinking
At the beginning of Qingming, the weather is getting hotter day by day.

At the gate of the Yamen of the Beiyang Army Mansion, Chen Mu, who had just returned from training the recruits and put on their helmets, got off his horse on the horse post in the front yard of the Yamen. Stool, holding the pastry to eat deliciously.

Earl Sean, who came across the ocean from Ireland, seemed to have no intention of going back by himself. Not only was he not in a hurry to go back, but he also consciously asked Chen Mu to send him a follower to teach Ming Dynasty officials etiquette. Chen Mu's life is particularly monotonous, but he seems to enjoy it.

They have been living in a small courtyard across the street to the east of the Beiyang Yamen. It is a bit impolite to say that, Chen Mu also sent someone to serve them. Will, send an adjutant?
Therefore, from the beginning to the end, apart from adding a few sets of quilts to the small courtyard that was originally the residence of Beiyang officials, Chen Mu did not give any support in terms of expenses. hair.

As soon as the morning bell rang, the recruits began to run and practice. After washing in the small courtyard, Sean and the others would fight and shoot arrows in their traditional way. After the three-way drum sounded, they went to the cafeteria to eat. At first, they were not used to it. , but Chen Mu ate in the cafeteria, so they couldn't help it, and they couldn't stand the cafeteria to cook delicious food, and they didn't need money.

After the recruits have eaten their meals and started their daily training, they will go to the Interpretation Department of the Beiyang Academy. They will learn Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese together. As for how much they can learn, neither Chen Mu nor the teachers of the school, as long as they can understand Chinese enough.

I went to the cafeteria to eat at noon as usual, took a lunch break when I was full, and studied etiquette in the small courtyard in the afternoon. Every day passed like this. Xiao En didn't mention that he was going to leave, and neither did Chen Mu.

Seeing Chen Mu get off the horse, Xiao En brought a few followers to knock him down, and then he got up and cupped his hands, and said with a smile: "Hey, have you eaten?"

The local dialect confused Chen Mu, and after a pause, he bowed his hands stiffly in return, and said with a smile: "I learned this language well, but you don't need to give me a big bow, just bow your hands to say hello, and you don't need to talk to those guests a few days ago study."

As long as the Beiyang military mansion does not make mistakes, no one kneels down on weekdays. In addition to going to court, going to the court, and performing suburban sacrifices, there are not many people kneeling and worshiping the emperor on weekdays. This western red hair followed suit and bowed down. up.

"Isn't that so, but I heard that it was a general from the north who came here a few days ago, and he is in charge of more than 5000 legions. He will bow down when he sees your Excellency. Don't worry, Your Excellency, I will not think this is a loss of honor."

Sean didn't think there was anything wrong with saluting at all, and said: "In my hometown, when entering the palace of England, you have to kiss the king's hand, and in Rome, you have to climb down to kiss the pope's toe. Every country has its own rules, and most of the time these etiquette It would be ridiculed elsewhere, but it's normal here."

Even Chen Mu, who has always had a deeply biased and confrontational thinking towards foreigners, has begun to appreciate the Irish earl, but it is not only now that he appreciates it.

Ever since this red-haired bearded man was escorted ashore by a fleet patrolling the Bohai Sea, it was known that he came from Ireland, [-] to [-] miles away, just to cross the ocean for a possibility that may or may not exist, may or may not arrive. , Chen Mu admired this person very much.

The commander of the northern army that Xiao En mentioned was actually a commander of Ji Town. He came here for Qi Shuai and brought some special products from the north of the Great Wall. He was seen by Xiao En during the military salute. How could he know that he, a foreigner, learned it smoothly? many.

Qi's military law is strict, and the order of respect and inferiority is also a kind of military law. The chief salute is two bows and one kneel, and does not salute to outsiders. Even the chief officer of the other army like Chen Mu is not treated like this in normal times, but now it is very At that time, people were more cautious in doing things.

The imperial court is undercurrents and the direction of the wind is uncertain. At this time, it is better to please others than to offend others without opening their eyes.

"What you have seen are all methods of restraining the army. Our Beiyang Army pays attention to the unity of officers and soldiers, and the military salute is different. This is only the clasping ceremony." After a pause, the soldiers tied the horse, and Chen Mu smiled at Xiao En: "Just learn There is no harm, when the fleet sets sail, you will also meet the high officials of the DPRK and China, it is not bad if you don’t offend others - waiting for me here, what’s the matter?"

"Well, something happened."

Xiao En's cautious attitude made Chen Mu speak in relief: "Do you want to ask when the fleet will set sail? I will tell you when it can set sail."

"No, sir, I want to drink."

After Xiao En finished speaking, the red beards behind him also raised their heads, and the eyes of all the rough men were shining.

Chen Mu frowned, not understanding Xiao En's meaning, he raised his finger and pointed to the direction called "Aiyi Small Courtyard" and said: "Isn't there alcohol in your courtyard, Chen only stipulates that you are not allowed to drink during the day, I didn't say that you are not allowed to drink, just don't go out of the yard to make trouble, what's wrong?"

"On the day your Excellency met me, there was a banquet in the mansion. There was a dish that was cool and delicious. The green dish had a strange taste. There was a black soup. I didn't think it was delicious at the time, but now it's hot and I really want to eat it."

With a serious expression, Xiao En asked Chen Mu: "I know this is a bit impolite, but I still hope that you can allow the cafeteria to make a special dish for me this evening."

Hearing the description of the red-haired bearded man, Chen Mu thought for a long time, but did not know what Xiao En ate that day.

Compared with all the dignitaries in this era, especially after Chen Mu became the commander-in-chief, they are rushing for food and clothing, even at banquets, which usually leave a very rude impression.

It's the same with his colleagues, let alone when entertaining Sean, he doesn't pay much attention to it.

Chen Mu frowned and thought hard, and remembered that there were two small dishes and a bowl of soup in front of everyone that day. The roast goose was cooked by the old chef from the cafeteria, and there was another soup and the remaining dish... Thinking of it, Chen Mu gave Xiao En a thumbs up, and responded quickly: "Expert! This is what you need to drink with alcohol, no problem! I'll send someone to tell the cafeteria that I will make a special one for you at night. "

If it wasn't for this one dish that day, Chen Mu would never have imagined it based on Xiao En's description alone.

"Tsk tsk, black soup, just for your taste, Chen feels that he is better than the English royal family, don't mind counting me in tonight." Chen Mu clapped his hands and said to Sean: "I want to hear England's What, when I finish my work, tell me tonight?"

Chen Mu is the owner here, and Xiao En naturally agreed readily, and immediately followed Chen Mu's instructions to the soldiers who followed: "Go and tell the cafeteria, take a garlic cucumber for me at night, and let the cook from the Xuan Mansion Get some old vinegar peanuts, don't forget to oil the peanuts!"

　Good morning!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)