Some of the journalists invited by the warlord were radicals who admired the West.
Others are stubborn, traditional conservatives.
However, no matter which faction they belong to, if they see a commander like Ma Yong being too humble to foreigners, they will be dissatisfied.
The pen is as sharp as a knife!
When these pen-wielding people start scolding others, it can really make people furious and even vomit blood.
Although the governor from a few years ago did some strange things, his "deeds" were widely circulated. Wasn't it the work of those reporters and writers?
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If his various "strange stories" were not published in newspapers, how would ordinary people know about his "unparalleled love of wetness"?
Even the governor himself is often ridiculed and mocked by reporters.
To this end, the warlord closed down several newspapers and arrested some editors and writers.
Despite the high pressure, those people were not completely silenced.
The warlord simply threw in the towel: "What? You say I'm close to foreigners and am a dog raised by the D countrymen?"
Hey, I'm close!
What else can you do to me besides talking nonsense?
I have foreigners behind me and guns in my hands. I am the living devil of the provincial capital!
Although the warlord was in a bad mood, he was still aware of the power of those uncrowned kings.
Therefore, this time he deliberately called the reporters in the hope of "diverting the blame" and letting the reporters stop focusing on him as the commander-in-chief and pay attention to other people instead.
For example, Commander Ma who wanted to curry favor with foreigners.
For example, this weird and ridiculous feast he put together.
...The governor's move is definitely a two-pronged approach.
It can not only distract the reporters, but also discredit Ma Dadan and destroy his chances of cooperating with foreigners.
but--
The plan was good, but it missed too many things.
First, the feast was truly a success. It was lively, antique, and seemed to incorporate some Western elements.
(Gu Qingcheng: ...You ignorant bumpkin, that's the Huxuan dance from the Western Regions, and the Western Regions have belonged to our Celestial Empire since ancient times!)
Second, those foreigners did not despise China’s traditional culture at all, and they even looked like they were enjoying it very much.
Third, that Ms. Gu really has some tricks up her sleeve.
Damn it, I don’t know where Ma Dabing got such a wonderful woman from.
The banquet was a success, the guests were happy, and the reporters seemed to see something deeper.
For example, those who are more radical and want to genocide, when they see Bayer and others dancing like a demon, they feel confused.
Didn’t they say that all the traditional ones were abandoned?
Why do these foreigners appreciate it so much?
Perhaps the things passed down by our ancestors are not that bad!
(Gu Qingcheng: ...You unworthy descendants, of course you have to trust the aesthetic taste of our ancestors. Humph, even good things have been lost by you!)
And the conservatives seemed to have received great encouragement.
So excited and proud!
...The next day's newspaper was very interesting.
A Millennium Feast, A Millennium Music!
A Millennium Feast Showcasing the Splendor of Flower Planting!
"Foreigners say the Ming Dynasty armor, worn 1,700 years ago, is OK!"
Shocking! Foreigners actually like this thing...
Seeing the various headlines in the newspapers, Huoshui fell into deep thought:... It turns out that clickbait and shocking headlines existed a hundred years ago.
Gu Qingcheng became an overnight sensation, and her Millennium Banquet, oh no, it was Commander Ma’s banquet that was talked about by the upper class in the provincial capital.
Some families started to become copycats, trying to replicate Gu Qingcheng's success.
"She's doing the Millennium of Prosperity, and I'm doing the Tang Dynasty of Prosperity, is that okay?"
"She plays the drums and spins around. I, I want my daughter to wear a dress and play the guqin. Is that okay?"
Gu Qingcheng: ...This is what it means when demons are dancing wildly.
Huoshui corrected him with a smile, "Actually, you could also say it's 'letting a hundred flowers bloom'."
But no matter what the subsequent response was, Ms. Gu became a celebrity in the provincial capital.
Ma Yonglue was depressed.
He didn't care so much about a false reputation, but rather, after all the fun, he didn't seem to get any benefits.
Mr. Bach really had a lot of fun. He even took the initiative to shake hands with Ma Yong, which was rare, and praised him as a true Chinese soldier.
But, that’s all.
Other matters, such as cooperation and the purchase of military equipment, have no follow-up.
Ma Yong was anxious.
He is a pragmatist.
When you marry a wife, you should marry a virtuous wife who can help you.
He spent a lot of money and manpower on this Millennium Banquet, but in the end, nothing happened!
Ma Yong was so anxious that he got angry and a circle of blisters appeared on his mouth.
He ran to find Gu Qingcheng again.
This time, there was no such ambiguity, but Gu Qingcheng was simply regarded as a military strategist.
"Ms. Gu, that—"
Ma Yong was anxious, but he did not blame Gu Qingcheng like a dizzy fool - I spent so much money, but there was no effect at all.
If it were someone else, Ma Yong would have started cursing long ago.
Ms. Gu is different. Her relationship with foreigners is really good!
Now she is no longer the poor woman who was driven out of the county town by her husband and had to run to the court to "appeal for justice."
She has become the darling of the provincial capital's social circles and a true socialite admired even by foreigners!
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