Chapter 199: I Don't Know the Taste of Food.

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After Wang Ping led Chen Dongxiang to Shangxian Building, he just took two or three steps forward, but he seemed to suddenly think of something, and said: "Lord Chen, you can go to the private room upstairs to wait for a while, I have ordered a few Confucian dishes here, although this Confucian cuisine is elegant and delicious, but the preparation time is too long, I will go to the kitchen first to urge, and I will come back immediately." ”

Saying that, Wang Ping didn't wait for Chen Dongxiang to refuse, so he walked in the direction of the kitchen of the restaurant, although Chen Dongxiang stopped him, but Wang Ping didn't seem to hear it at all, just turned a deaf ear.

Seeing Wang Ping's actions, Chen Dongxiang couldn't help frowning slightly, in his impression, Wang Ping's temperament has always been calm and cautious, not like such a rude person.

But Chen Dongxiang didn't think much about it for a while, just shook his head secretly, and then let the restaurant guy next to him lead the way, planning to go to the private room to wait first.

It's just that, under the leadership of the guy in the restaurant, after entering the private room set by Wang Pingding, Chen Dongxiang looked up, and the scene as far as he could see made his body shake suddenly!

I saw that in the private room, all the dishes were ready, and Zhao Junchen, who had been in Chen Dongxiang's mind all day, was dressed in casual clothes at this time, sitting at the wine table, looking at Chen Dongxiang in front of him with a smile, looking at it, his expression was meaningful.

The shopkeeper who led the way didn't seem to notice that there was still a Zhao Junchen sitting at the wine table, but after bowing slightly to Chen Dongxiang, he quietly left.

Zhao Junchen's sudden appearance without warning seemed to have another purpose, and in the case of a ghost in his heart, even with Chen Dongxiang's city government deep, he couldn't help but be a little flustered at this time.

"Zhao, Lord Zhao, why are you here?"

Chen Dongxiang first subconsciously asked, but after falling into his ears, he realized that his voice was a little hoarse under the tension.

Seeing Chen Dongxiang like this, Zhao Junchen smiled slightly, raised his hand and pointed to the seat next to him, and said lightly: "Wang Ping has an urgent matter at home, and he rushed back temporarily, so today's banquet, I will entertain you, Lord Chen, and invite Lord Chen to speak." ”

Chen Dongxiang naturally wouldn't believe Zhao Junchen's reason, but through Zhao Junchen's words, Chen Dongxiang suddenly understood many things.

It's no wonder that while everyone in the Ministry of Industry is alienated from themselves, only Wang Ping treats him as before, and even more affectionate than before, it turns out that this qiē is behind Zhao Junchen's instructions!

And the reason why Zhao Junchen has such an instruction is naturally so that Wang Ping can monitor himself and keep an eye on his dynamics at all times.

Today, Wang Ping invited himself to a banquet, I am afraid that it is also Zhao Junchen's instructions!

It's just that why did Zhao Junchen meet him here? And why do you act so mysteriously?

After all, he is still an official under Zhao Junchen, if Zhao Junchen wants to see him, he just needs to say no? Why bother like this? also exposed Wang Ping, who was placed next to him?

Could it be ...... Zhao Junchen already knew about his secret contact with Huo Zhengyuan today?

After thinking of the most terrifying possibility, Chen Dongxiang calmed down a lot.

After all, Chen Dongxiang has not really taken refuge in Huang Yourong, let alone caused harm to Zhao Junchen, and there is still room for maneuver.

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In the midst of a hundred turns of thought, Chen Dongxiang had already rearranged the feelings in his heart, walked up to Zhao Junchen's side, and bowed and saluted: "Xiaguan has seen Lord Zhao!" I suddenly saw an adult just now, and I was so shocked that I forgot to salute for a while, and I lost the rules and etiquette, and I hope that the adult will not blame you. ”

Seeing that Chen Dongxiang calmed down so quickly, a hint of appreciation flashed in Zhao Junchen's eyes.

Under Zhao Junchen's door, there are really not many people who can have such scheming in the city.

It's a pity that the more people who have the city government and ability, the more difficult it is to know and control.

Thinking like this, Zhao Junchen already smiled and said: "I have said it many times, they are all my own people, when we meet in private, there are no need to have so many rules, sit down and talk." ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, Chen Dongxiang was no longer restrained, and walked to the position next to Zhao Junchen and sat down.

After Chen Dongxiang sat down, Zhao Junchen had already raised his chopsticks, and said with a smile: "Come on, let's talk while eating, we all say that the dishes in Shangxian Building are the most delicious, but I am still here for the first time, I have been waiting for Lord Chen just now, seeing that the delicious is at hand, but I am embarrassed to act chopsticks first, it is really unbearable, now that Lord Chen is here, I can finally taste whether the dishes here are as delicious as the legend." ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, Chen Dongxiang seemed to have forgotten that this was a banquet set by Wang Ping, just followed Zhao Junchen to get off the chopsticks, and replied: "It's too late for the lower officials to come, let you wait for a long time, please forgive me." ”

Zhao Junchen said with a smile: "Speaking of which, your Ministry of Industry Yamen has only just received the Yamen, I came too early, where is your fault?" ”

While speaking, Zhao Junchen picked up a piece of chopsticks and simmered mandarin fish and put it on the plate in front of him, then tasted it carefully, and then closed his eyes slightly, revealing a satisfied look.

"Yes, it's delicious." After Zhao Junchen took a sip, he nodded again and again: "I don't know how to cook, but I also heard that this simmered mandarin fish is the most test of skills, and ordinary cooks can't do it at all, and this simmered mandarin fish in Shangxian Building is not fishy or greasy, delicious and delicious, and the craftsmanship of the chef here is probably not the imperial chef in the palace." ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, Chen Dongxiang was about to echo him, however, before Chen Dongxiang could speak, Zhao Junchen changed the topic and said: "I heard that in the entire capital, there are only two restaurants that can really do this simmered mandarin fish, and there are only two restaurants that are full. ”

Between Zhao Junchen's tone, it seemed to be just casual talk, and it seemed to mean something.

Hearing Zhao Junchen suddenly mention "Yue Ke Lai Restaurant", Chen Dongxiang was already calm down, and he couldn't help but be shocked!

The restaurant where he secretly met with Huo Zhengyuan today is the "Yueke Restaurant"! And this "simmered mandarin fish" is also one of the best dishes of Yue Kelai Restaurant!

At this point, Chen Dongxiang is already convinced that today's secret meeting with Huo Zhengyuan is afraid that Zhao Junchen has already gotten the news.

It's just that because he didn't know how to deal with such a situation for a while, and he still had some luck, Chen Dongxiang hesitated for a while, and after all, he still didn't confess to Zhao Junchen, but said cautiously: "That Yueke Restaurant is just an ordinary restaurant in Beijing, although simmered mandarin fish is one of its signature dishes, it is still delicious, but compared with a famous restaurant like Shangxian Lou in Beijing, it is still far inferior." ”

Zhao Junchen asked curiously, "Oh? This simmered mandarin fish, on the side of Shangxian Building, is just an ordinary dish, but on the side of Yuekelai Restaurant, it is already the most famous signature dish, but listening to the meaning of Lord Chen, the simmered mandarin fish in Yuekelai Restaurant is not as delicious as Shangxianlou? ”

Chen Dongxiang only felt that there was something in Zhao Junchen's words, so he didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly said: "The ability of the chef in Yueke Restaurant is limited, how can it be compared with Shangxian Building." ”

Zhao Junchen turned his head to look at Chen Dongxiang, but asked with a serious expression: "In other words, if you can eat and drink in Shangxian Building, you don't have to go to Yueke Restaurant?" ”

Chen Dongxiang said: "Naturally. ”

Zhao Junchen had a teachable expression, still in that seemingly casual and referential tone, and said with a faint smile: "Also, since the dishes in Shangxian Mansion are more delicious, then why go to Yueke Restaurant again?" ”

According to Chen Dongxiang's thoughts, at this time in Zhao Junchen's mouth, Yuekelai Restaurant represents Huang Yourong's party, and Shangxianlou represents Zhao Junchen's party.

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Then, Zhao Junchen was like an ordinary greedy eater, and began to taste all kinds of delicacies, and constantly commented on various delicacies with Chen Dongxiang, looking full of interest.

And when Chen Dongxiang has a ghost in his heart, he always feels that Zhao Junchen's every sentence means something, but it is like chewing wax, no matter what kind of delicacy it is, after it falls into the mouth, it is also tasteless.

On the other side, Zhao Junchen saw Chen Dongxiang's expression change, but he just didn't take the initiative to confess the matter, thinking that Chen Dongxiang was still holding luck in his heart, he couldn't help frowning slightly, but after sighing, he suddenly put down the chopsticks in his hand, and said slowly: "Today with Lord Chen, I also eat hard, but you and I have said so much gossip today, but it is time to talk about other things." ”

Seeing Zhao Junchen like this, Chen Dongxiang's heart couldn't help sinking, but he didn't dare to interject, just said, "My lord, please speak." ”

Zhao Junchen looked like he was asking for advice, and asked: "Now that we are in the court, we are already completely on the same page with Huang Yourong, the two sides are on the same page, it can be said that it is an endless situation, but although we still have the upper hand, we can't win lightly, and this battle is probably going to be protracted." And Lord Chen, you are one of the best outstanding figures among my subordinate officials, and in the face of such a situation, I don't know what way to teach me? ”

Chen Dongxiang groaned, but still decided to answer seriously, and said in a deep voice: "Adults don't have to worry, although the current shape is deadlocked, but after all, we still have the upper hand, and we are now fully prepared, and we have taken the lead, the future shape will only be more and more beneficial to us, and the final defeat of Huang Yourong and his party is inevitable." ”

Zhao Junchen seemed to smile and asked, "Oh? The shape on the temple has always been the most unpredictable, and no one can guess what kind of changes will occur the next day, but Lord Chen, you are so confident? ”

Chen Dongxiang said in a deep voice: "Although there are many changes in the shape of the court, the lower officials have confidence in the adults, and the lower officials know that the adults have always acted cautiously, and now that they have taken the initiative to provoke this battle, they already have a sure grasp and plan for victory in their hearts, so the lower officials are naturally full of confidence in our final victory." ”

Zhao Junchen said with a smile: "You can afford me, but this remark is not wrong, this time with Huang Yourong's partisan battle, I do have some plans in my heart." And what I'm doing now is actually just foreshadowing. ”

Seeing that Zhao Junchen admitted that he already had a plan to win in his heart, Chen Dongxiang was not surprised, but just lowered his head and listened to Zhao Junchen continue.

But Zhao Junchen looked directly at Chen Dongxiang with both eyes, and asked with a serious expression: "Lord Chen, if I tell you now that the party dispute between me and Huang Yourong is actually doomed, no matter what happens during the period, after His Majesty finishes his southern tour of Beijing, Huang Yourong will inevitably fall, and I will inevitably win, I don't know if you believe it or not?" ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, it was like a prophecy and a verdict, and Chen Dongxiang couldn't help but feel a shock to his body.

Although Chen Dongxiang had long thought that the reason why Zhao Junchen dared to take the initiative to provoke this party dispute was because he had a plan to win, he did not expect Zhao Junchen to be so confident in his plan, and even calculated the time for Huang Yourong's downfall.

subconsciously glanced up at Zhao Junchen, but saw that Zhao Junchen's expression was serious and honest, without the slightest intention of lying or joking.

Therefore, Chen Dongxiang said: "The adults are far-sighted and far-sighted, and everything they do is far-reaching, and the lower officials are naturally convinced." ”

When Zhao Junchen heard Chen Dongxiang say this, he couldn't help but smile happily and said, "It's good if you believe it." It's a pity that there are only a few people who can believe in me like Lord Chen, and now even Zuo Lanshan and Zhan Shanchang are still a little uneasy when they see the stalemate in the middle of the court, and even more people have different thoughts in their hearts, and their positions and attitudes are wavering, but they don't know that the result of this party struggle is actually doomed, and I am really afraid that those people will make the wrong choice at this time and finally delay themselves. ”

Speaking of this, Zhao Junchen's eyes narrowed slightly, looked directly at Chen Dongxiang, and said: "If you know that the dishes in Shangxianlou are more delicious, but you still want to choose Yueke to come to the restaurant, you will only miss a delicious meal at most, but in the officialdom, you already know the final winner, but you just have a little luck to choose a doomed loser to take refuge, for the officialdom, it is a missed opportunity for a lifetime, Lord Chen, do you say this is the truth?" ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen say this, Chen Dongxiang only felt cold sweat dripping between his forehead and sideburns, but he finally didn't dare to be lucky, suddenly stood up, and knelt in front of Zhao Junchen with a "plop".

"My lord, the lower official has something important to report!" (To be continued.) (Go)