Siheyuan: Superb comprehension? All skills are perfect

The person who came was none other than the beloved son of the legendary figure Duan Lao Hu - Young Master Duan! Some people may wonder who Duan Lao Hu is? He was Duan Qirui, the leader of the Anhui clique during the Republic of China period, known as the Beiyang Tiger General, famous for establishing three republics and becoming a famous official in the early Republic of China.

After retiring from politics in 1916, he chose to stay in Tianjin, where he rarely went out, reading scriptures and playing chess, and never interfered in state affairs again.

He died of illness in Shanghai in 1930. Due to his great contributions to the Republic of China, he was buried with honors set in a national cemetery.

However, Duan Lao Hu's so-called achievements are mainly reflected in three aspects: first, during the Xinhai Revolution, he led the morale of various armies and actively supported the republican movement; second, when facing the attempt of the Communist Party of China to become emperor, he chose to be honest and self-disciplined and stood up to defend justice; third, in the chaos of the restoration, he vowed to send troops to Machan to quickly stop the development of the anti-trend.

Duan Lao Hu's current position is a certain position.

If it is a brotherly relationship, that would be the best. I am also planning to buy some land in the capital to do some business. If there is an opportunity, I will also leave some vacant land in the city and plan to build a hotel and an entertainment venue. "

"An entertainment venue? What kind of venue?" Young Master Duan was not very interested in hotels, but he was very good at eating, drinking and having fun.

The word "entertainment" has long been described in ancient books.

"The Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of Lian Po and Lin Xiangru" records: 'The King of Qin heard that Your Majesty is good at playing the qin, so he asked me to allow him to play the qin to entertain him.

'There is also the line in "Lanting Preface" by Wang Xizhi of the Eastern Jin Dynasty: "It is enough to give you the ultimate auditory and visual enjoyment, it is really very joyful."

' "

“I want to create an all-inclusive entertainment center.

"He Yuzhu smiled and said, "It covers all kinds of enjoyment such as eating, drinking, bathing, performances, etc., so that every customer can enjoy a full range of fun without having to travel far. It is planned to be called...a paradise on earth."

“Heaven on earth?”

Master Duan was slightly stunned, and he couldn't help laughing as he chewed on these words, "Haha... it's really wonderful, just hearing the name makes me look forward to it!"

"Master Duan will definitely experience it first then."

He Yuzhu smiled and raised his glass, inviting, "Come, let us brothers drink together."

"dinner!"

Young Master Duan responded with a smile on his face and raised his glass.

Neither of them had time to pay attention to the content of the meal. Although Duan Shao was shocked by the charm of Tifa and Alice, he did not take it too seriously.

He had carefully examined the car parked outside and realized that this new acquaintance, Brother He, was obviously not a man of ordinary wealth.

Such a luxurious vehicle, not to mention Master Duan, even Yuan Tou couldn't own it right away! What puzzled him even more was where these people and these cars came from? How could they enter the four major urban areas of the capital without making any noise?

The meal was not yet complete, and Young Master Duan felt that he still did not know He Yuzhu well enough.

To be precise, it's not that he didn't find out more, and how could he leave with peace of mind without getting into the car outside? So he continued to test: "Brother, I'm not used to this kind of occasion. If Brother He returns from overseas and wants to start a business in China, why don't I be the host and invite Brother to experience the...entertainment atmosphere of our country?"

"Of course I expect this, but I dare not bother you."

He Yuzhu smiled and said, he had always wanted to see such a beauty, and having Brother Duan as a guide would be a great achievement.

At this point, He Yuzhu wiped his mouth lightly with a napkin, stood up and said goodbye.

There was no need to bother He Yuzhu with the payment matters, as the servants had already taken care of everything, including the meal expenses and even the extra tips.

By the time everyone went out, the convoy was already waiting.

Looking at the Cadillac** without the logo in front of him, Young Master Duan was full of admiration, "This one is really great!"

He originally intended to explore the capital alone, but unfortunately his family objected.

"Fortunately, we only brought so few people here, otherwise it would be like staying at home."

He Yuzhu showed a look of regret on his face, but did not change his original intention.

At this moment, Tifa walked to the back seat and opened the door.

The unusually thick security door suggests that this car door is not only able to resist attacks, but seems to have other uses.

"Come in the car, we can talk on the way.

"After He Yuzhu finished speaking, he entered the rear compartment and reminded, "By the way, Brother Duan's guards can sit in the front car. Don't worry, my car is safe enough and will lead the way along the way."

"Master!" The two followers were a little worried.

“Okay, you two take the front car and handle it as usual. Don’t let me down.

"Master Duan waved his hand impatiently, then got into the car excitedly and sat in the back seat.

Men, who doesn’t have a special liking for cars?

However, cars of this era cannot be called comfortable and luxurious. Even from the perspective of 2023, if a Cadillac **1 appears on the street, it will still attract great attention.

After getting in the car, he couldn't help but exclaim: "This car... this... is so luxurious!"

Even if it was in 1913, this car would definitely be a top luxury car in 2023.

He Yuzhu smiled and replied, "It's OK. I still prefer to drive myself, but my family is concerned about safety, so I have to do this."

Fortunately, Young Master Duan did not come from the future, otherwise he would definitely blurt out, "How can you be friends if you don't drive a luxury car?" When Tevyat and Alice got in the car, one of them immediately took out a bottle of brandy from the car refrigerator and carefully added ice cubes.

"Master, this is the prepared drink."

Tevyat handed it over respectfully.

“Come and try our foreign wine.

He Yuzhu took the two wine glasses and handed one to him, “Considering that you may not be used to it, this is a brandy that is more suitable for the Chinese taste.

This is a grape-distilled wine with a very good taste.”

“I have tasted this wine before.

"As the son of the ** director, Young Master Duan has naturally tasted all kinds of delicacies and fine wines.

“It’s different than what I usually have, and you can feel the difference as soon as you taste it.

"He Yuzhu smiled and raised his glass to take a sip.

Young Master Duan was full of curiosity and took a sip, imitating the others. An expression of astonishment was instantly written all over his face: the unique flavor, taste and aftertaste of this wine completely exceeded his expectations - it was the kind of wine that he knew instinctively was an excellent wine even though he had never tasted it!

"How is it? Are you satisfied?" He Yuzhu asked with a smile.

“It’s absolutely amazing, I’ve never tasted wine like it.

"Master Duan was very surprised.

Indeed, this wine is made from top-quality ingredients and exquisite craftsmanship, and is blended with extraordinary power, making it as exquisite as the spiritual wine in oriental mythology or fairy tales.

If measured by this, it would be strange if it didn't taste good.

“As long as you like it, I’ll send you a few more bottles later so you can enjoy them slowly.

"He Yuzhu said with a smile.

“That’s really beyond gratitude.

“Master Duan was very straightforward, and he obviously appreciated it all.

After both of them had tasted the perfect wine, Tevyat handed them cut cigars.

Soon, the rich aroma of cigars spread throughout the car.

Young Master Duan could be considered a man who had seen big things. After following Duan Lao Hu to the capital, he lived a luxurious life.

But this day he really broadened his horizons!

The wine and cigars were okay, although the quality was not as good as what he usually enjoyed, but for him who was not very knowledgeable, the sensory experience was enough.

However, the luxury of the car he was sitting in was beyond words: it had a refrigerator, a special cigar cabinet, a music player, and the ability to directly communicate with subordinates in the car in front. This novel feeling was something he had never experienced before.

As the old saying goes: "A glimpse of the whole picture reveals the whole picture!"

A car with such extreme comfort makes people wonder how deep the background and confidence of the mysterious He family are.

The question is, why did the He family return to their motherland at the right time? Was it really just to return to their roots?

With the guidance of Mr. Duan, the convoy successfully arrived near Caishikou.

"Caishikou"

This place name sounds like a market selling vegetables, but in fact it was originally a vegetable market.

On the street, vegetable stalls and small shops are lined up one after another, and the most prosperous corner of the market was named Caishi Street. During the Qing Dynasty, it was renamed Caishikou, and the name is still used today.

However, what made Caishikou famous was that the Qing government moved the Xisi Pailou, formerly known as Xishi, the execution site of criminals in the Ming and Qing dynasties, to Caishikou outside Xuanwumen.

It is said that the execution ground at that time was located to the north of today's Caishikou Street, near the crossroads. Whenever the winter solstice approached, the prisoners sentenced to be beheaded in autumn would be executed by beheading.

In the early morning, before daybreak, the prisoners were taken into prison vans, passed through Xuanwu Gate, and drove along Xuanwai Street to Caishikou.

The condemned prisoners were lined up on the east and west sides, and butchers were waiting with machetes in their hands. Once their heads fell to the ground, they would be hung or nailed to wooden stakes in the street for display to the public.

Until the end of the Xianfeng period in 1861 and the Six Gentlemen after the Hundred Days' Reform in 1898, it happened in Caishikou.

It has become a synonym for **.

However, after the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911, the original execution ground was moved and this place gradually became a bustling commercial district and transportation center outside Xuanwumen.

"Mr. He, you don't seem to eat much, how about I treat you at lunch?" Duan Shao exhaled a puff of cigarette while smiling, "Although you may be accustomed to Western food, it is really not for me.

"

"Let's not talk about this. Our ancestors were experts in cooking. How about it? Do you want to try it?" He Yuzhu said with a smile. He said that he should respect the host as he was a newcomer. "That's great.

"Duan Shao responded happily.

The convoy stopped quickly and one car stopped on the roadside of a hotel. When the owner of Hongxinglou saw the unprecedented convoy driving into his door, he quickly led everyone to greet them.

Although he was hoping to get closer to greet them, he was also worried about neglecting the distinguished guests, especially the armored Hummers and the fully armed bodyguards who got out of the cars.

Although the shopkeeper had seen all kinds of distinguished guests before, he was still a little nervous when he saw the armed bodyguards in person, and his legs trembled slightly.

Fortunately, not long after, Young Master Duan got out of the car from the back door with an unfinished cigar in his mouth, which dispelled the tense atmosphere.

"Master Duan, it's you!"

The shopkeeper immediately smiled.

Duan Shao quickly waved his hands and said, "I am not the one who is trying to show off today. This is Li Anran getting off the car.

“Then he made way.