C2190 The Prime Ministers Sense of Crisis (2/2)
Using the words from the Dream of the Red Chamber, the British Empire was indeed a period of luxury and prosperity, filled with flowers and oil. There were still plenty of nobles like Prince Edward, such as the Duke of Newcastle who were with Xiao Letian.
The Eastern Palace, also known as the Duke Marlborough Mansion, had been temporarily commandeered by the royal family as the residence of the Chinese diplomatic corps. More than a hundred marines, as well as more than two hundred Chinese and British attendants lived in this huge villa, protecting the dignity of the Chinese leader.
When the Duke of Newcastle arrived at the familiar Eastern Palace in the morning, he discovered that the once luxurious and luxurious palace was shrouded in a layer of killing intent.
There were two sculpture-like Chinese soldier standing guard at the door. If not for the salutes given by the horse carriage, you would even think that they were fake.
Five steps, one guard, ten steps, one sentry. At least thirty guards lined up on the street side of the Eastern Palace, attracting the attention of countless citizens.
Hundreds of London policemen were strolling around the manor, separating the curious citizens. The entire Eastern Palace had become a kingdom now.
Just as Duke of Newcastle jumped off the carriage, Attendant walked over apologetically and said, ”I'm sorry, the Head of the Guards has not woken up yet. There are only a few generals washing their faces. May I ask Your Grace, which ones would you like to meet?”
”My friends are all gone …” Where is the kitchen? I want to see the Chinese Head Chef, I came here today just to eat! ”
”Huh?” The British butler and the servants were all dumbfounded. Who would have thought that the noble Duke was not here to see the leader and the general, but was instead here to see the Head Chef?
But before anyone could stop them, the Duke had already pushed them aside and headed straight for the back door.
At this moment, Xiao Letian's Kitchen was already Liu Dadao's territory. Due to his service to save the carriage and his exceptional cooking skills, Liu Dadao, the Imperial Chef of the Forbidden City, had become the Head Chef of the envoy.
Right now, he was patrolling his territory like a general.
”Watch carefully, all the ingredients sent by the British must be safe. Before you leave, the Führer sent over ten thousand silvers worth of money to your family. Since you took the money, you must eliminate the disaster for your boss!”
”The ingredients must be tested by us personally! ”This is the rule, whoever makes the food will have to vouch for it with his head!”
”Do you see Master Soldier at the kitchen door? Then it means that they have been searched. Anyone who enters or exits this Kitchen must undergo a body search, and all ingredients must also be thoroughly inspected … ”
”What about the purchase order? Leave it to the English stewards, tonight is an important time for the Führer to return to his seat. Don't let anyone fall for me, not even the foreign devils! ”
The Duke of Newcastle followed them and arrived at the entrance of the Kitchen. Just as they were about to enter, they were stopped by the soldiers guarding the main entrance.
”I'm sorry, the kitchen is forbidden area. This matter is related to the lives of the big figures, no one is allowed to enter!”
”What are you talking about? Open your eyes and look, this is The Duke of Newkes, the person in charge of this visit ceremony … ”
”Sorry, we only acknowledge military orders, not status! ”Without the officer's permission, no one is allowed to enter the kitchen forbidden zone without a search.”
Duke's men wanted to curse, but Duke stopped them with a raise of his hand, ”They did the right thing, this dinner is for the Queen to eat, any caution is the right thing to do, don't cause trouble …”
”Alright, gentlemen, if I am unable to enter, may I ask Head Chef to come out? I have to see the menu tonight... ”