"Cairo's position is too important, and it is also a nail inserted by the central government here to check and balance the Europeans. It weakens the local power, which is harmful to us. Sometimes politics is like this. We need to be more flexible and cannot be forced to do so.
White is black.”
Zhang Hao explained patiently.
After all, Egypt has a population of over one million. It is absolutely impossible to just send a few people over to control this area. You must obtain the cooperation of the local people, which is often referred to as the mass base.
Yang Haoxuan patted his forehead and said with enlightenment: "I asked Hamed and his group why they don't trade with the Europeans. It turns out that the two sides are hostile, not a hatred as he said."
"Just think about it. In short, don't believe a word these tomb robbers say."
"Brother-in-law, if Hamed had not lied, wouldn't all those cultural relics flow into the mainland?"
Zhang Hao nodded: "I think so."
"Can you find out?"
"It's not necessary, as long as the things are in the country, I can't worry about other things for the time being. Do you know how many cultural relics there are in the entire federation? The new museum in the capital can hardly accommodate it, and a branch will be built in Huicheng soon.
Pavilion.”
"That's it..." Yang Haoxuan paused and suddenly changed the topic: "Brother-in-law, after this incident, I suddenly became very interested in ancient Egyptian civilization. When I return to the mainland, can you arrange for me to enter the Federal Museum?"
"Have you thought clearly? The museum is a leisure department, even more leisurely than your previous college counselor."
"Think about it, I don't have any big ambitions anyway, as long as my salary is enough."
Yang Haoxuan said indifferently.
"Okay, I'll help you make arrangements later."
Zhang Hao did not persuade him again.
In fact, there is nothing wrong with entering a museum. At least you can stay away from right and wrong. I guess my father-in-law and mother-in-law will not object. They also hope that my brother-in-law can settle down.
Yang Haoxuan was very happy and mentioned another thing by the way: "Brother-in-law, I want to ask you for help with another idea. Nana wants to start a business after giving birth. What project do you think is better?"
"Start a business? Then open a clothing store!"
Zhang Hao said simply.
"Clothing store?" Yang Haoxuan was a little surprised.
These days, everyone is very poor, and ordinary people's willingness to buy new clothes is very low. Many people have been wearing new clothes for three years, old ones for three years, and mending for another three years. They can't buy many clothes all year round.
Moreover, the second-hand clothing business is very developed and is the absolute mainstream of the current clothing industry.
"I'll tell you an inside tip. Cloth tickets will soon be required to buy clothes. When the time comes, you can apply for a clothing monopoly license and just wait and count the money!"
"Really? Do you need a ticket to buy clothes?"
Yang Haoxuan said with surprise on his face.
Zhang Hao said casually: "The Federation is very short of money now, and the province still needs to save money. In addition to issuing tickets, other tickets will be introduced one after another. This is the general trend, and everyone must learn to adapt."
"I'll go, isn't this too depressing?"
Yang Haoxuan felt his throat was a little dry.
Zhang Hao waved his hand: "It's useless to be depressed. Living is the most important thing. You should still have a lot of money, right? Remember to stock up on more clothes and fabrics when you go back."
"Okay! I remember."
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Time flies and it’s Spring Festival again.
This is Zhang Hao’s second Spring Festival spent overseas. The inspection team has just completed its trip to East Africa and is currently staying at the headquarters of the Middle East region:
Qatar.
Qatar's conditions are pretty good. It is the undisputed political, economic and cultural center of the entire Middle East, with a population of 3.5 million.
Including Qatar, the entire Persian Gulf coastal city group accounts for more than 80% of the wealth of the Middle East. It is also a well-deserved federal energy center, with oil and natural gas production accounting for almost one-third of the entire federation.
Its importance is irreplaceable.
As per usual.
Because of the time difference, Zhang Hao sent Spring Festival greetings to all people in the federation early in the morning. Spring Festival and Christmas are the two statutory holidays with the greatest influence in the federation, far beyond the comparison of other holidays.
Generally speaking, even Westerners will hold some celebrations during the Spring Festival.
After coming out of the TV station, Zhang Hao didn't go there and went directly back to the hotel to prepare for the New Year's Eve dinner.
When Yang Haoxuan saw his brother-in-law coming back, he immediately stepped forward and said:
"Brother-in-law, congratulations, you are going to be a grandfather."
Zhang Hao responded quickly: "Tongtong is pregnant?"
"Yes!" Yang Huaqing nodded and explained with a smile: "I tested it with a pregnancy test stick last night, before I had time to go to the hospital."
"It seems so. They have been married for a while." Zhang Hao showed a kind face.
Unlike others, he had the experience of being a grandfather in his dream, so he wasn't used to it at all.
In contrast, Yang Huaqing had a hint of embarrassment on her face: "Hmm, I'm not even forty years old yet. I didn't expect to be a grandma. I always feel something is weird."
"Hey, sister, if you tell me, I'm going to be your uncle too," Yang Haoxuan exclaimed.
Zhang Hao joked casually: "You kid, how do you look like an uncle?"
"Your brother-in-law is right. You also have a wife and children. You must learn to be mature and stop being immoral all day long. When you have time, play less with your mobile phone and learn more knowledge."
Yang Huaqing quickly agreed.
"Okay, you two are just like husband and wife, and I can't help you. I'm going to the kitchen to see if the cake is ready." After that, Yang Haoxuan walked towards the hotel kitchen.
It's a coincidence that today happens to be the birthday of my daughter, Beth, and there happens to be enough supplies in Qatar to make a birthday cake.
After Yang Haoxuan left, Yang Huaqing asked about the next trip. Her father-in-law and mother-in-law were old, and she wanted to go back early to take care of her eldest daughter-in-law.
Zhang Hao smiled and reassured: "Don't worry, the next trip will mainly cover the Indian Peninsula, Shanan Peninsula, Australia and New Zealand. It will not exceed half a year at most. If you can't wait, wait until you have passed the Strait of Malacca.
Just go back with Haoxuan and the others!"
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Yang Huaqing said worriedly.
"Why not? I am the consul, do I still need someone to take care of me?" Zhang Hao smiled and waved his hand.
"Haha, I know how to show off my talents. What do you think about the last time someone smashed your head in?" Yang Huaqing said angrily.
Zhang Hao smiled coquettishly: "What happened last time was an exception. Besides, I have changed all the top management of the Secret Service to ensure that similar things will not happen again."
Yang Huaqing thought for a while and finally nodded:
"Okay then, I'll do as you say. In fact, Tongtong's side is fine, and there should be no shortage of people to take care of her. I'm mainly worried about Guoguo."
"Honey, Guoguo, you won't blame me, right?"
Zhang Hao was filled with guilt. To be honest, he was more reluctant to part with his little daughter than anyone else.
Hearing this, Yang Huaqing shook his head: "It's my own fault. Who made me unconditionally support you as the consul? Now that I have taken this position, I cannot let down the trust of the people."
"Thank you, wife!"
Zhang Hao reached out and hugged his wife in his arms.
Soon, the New Year's Eve dinner in Qatar started. After the meal, the two parties kept on video call, which was equivalent to having a New Year's Eve dinner together.
"Mom and Dad, what delicious food do you have over there?" Kangkang was lying in front of the TV screen.
"Stay back, be careful of myopia."
Yang Huaqing quickly reminded.
Zhang Guoji immediately stood up and pulled his younger brother back to the dining table.
Yang Haoxuan continued to have fun, took the phone off the tripod, pointed the camera at the dinner table, and started to show off everything.
"Look, this is roasted camel meat? Have you tried it?"
Kangkang suddenly exclaimed: "Camel meat? I've never eaten it before. How does it taste?"
Yang Hao
"Wow, I want to eat camel meat too."
Kangkang couldn't bear it anymore.
The child Guoguo in Kuang Wenhui's arms saw her brother's appearance and shouted on the spot:
"Eat...I want to eat..."
During the Chinese New Year, Guoguo can go home to reunite with her family. Zhang Guoji went to the foster care center early in the morning to pick up her little sister. Guoguo can stay at home for up to half a month and return to the foster care center after the Lantern Festival.
"Mom, look, Guoguo also wants to eat camel meat."
Kangkang danced excitedly.
Yang Huaqing quickly reassured: "Okay, mom has sent you a large package of camel jerky, as well as camel cheese and dates. You will be able to eat it when school starts."
"We still have to wait until school starts?"
"What's the rush? It's good to have some."
Yang Haoxuan quickly changed the dish: "Kangkang, what do you think this is?"
"Isn't this a roasted whole lamb? Although we don't roast a whole lamb, we do have roasted lamb chops."
Kangkang pointed the camera at the grilled lamb chops.
"Okay, let's look at this dish again. I guarantee you haven't seen it before." Yang Haoxuan changed the dish again.
Before Kangkang could speak, Leslie Cheung rushed to answer: "Uncle, isn't this just mashed potatoes? What's so rare about it?"
"Look clearly, this is tahini hummus, you can eat it with crispbread and vegetables."
After Yang Haoxuan finished speaking, he demonstrated with his own hands.
It's just that the refried beans have a strong taste and are extremely salty. He almost spit it out.
Kangkang immediately gloated: "Haha... uncle has eaten some dark food, which will make you feel bad..."
"Why are you talking to your uncle?"
Kuang Wenhui patted Kangkang's head gently.
"Grandma, I was wrong." Kangkang immediately admitted his mistake.
In daily life, the four brothers have a very close relationship with their uncle, basically just like friends.
Yang Haoxuan waved his hand, not minding it at all, and continued with the next dish: "This dish is called Hamra, which is grilled fish, but the grilled fish here are very big, and this one weighs at least twelve kilograms."
This was the first time Kangkang saw such a big grilled fish, and he couldn't help but swallowed his saliva: "Uncle, can you finish such a big fish?"
"If you can't finish it, you can eat it tomorrow. It won't go bad anyway."
Yang Haoxuan said with a smile.
"This is Arabic stew, a traditional delicacy here. It tastes pretty good and is very simple to make. When your mother comes back, let her make it for you to try."
"The remaining dishes are all home-cooked dishes. You have all eaten them, so I won't introduce them further."
Yang Hao
Seeing this, Zhang Chongxin couldn't help but interject:
"Haoxuan, are the living conditions in Qatar so good? It seems that your New Year's Eve dinner there is much better than at home."
Yang Hao
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"Dad, Qatar is an energy center. There are a lot of rich people, and it is far away from the capital. The central government can't control it even if it wants to. It can only turn a blind eye to many things," Zhang Hao added.
road.
"Is it okay for you to eat like this?"
Zhang Chongxin couldn't help but worry.
If someone exposes him, he will definitely be criticized, and he may even lose his position as consul.
After all, this matter can easily cause public outrage.
Zhang Hao smiled and waved his hand: "Dad, don't worry, I know it well. To be honest, if I pretend to be aloof, it will be the rich people who I worry about.
Besides, I paid for this New Year's Eve dinner out of my own pocket, so it doesn't count as bribery. Even if it is really exposed, it doesn't matter. Why don't we let others have a good meal during the Chinese New Year?"
"Zhang Hao, your dad is right, you can never make a big mistake by being careful. Don't be too careless, lest someone catch you."
Yang Dengbang helped persuade.
"I know, Dad!"
Zhang Hao nodded solemnly.
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Li Dajuan quickly changed the subject: "Xiao Hao, it's been almost two years since you left. When will you be able to come back?"
"Mom, don't worry, I will definitely be back before the Dragon Boat Festival." Zhang Hao quickly promised.
"Can't it be sooner?"
Zhang Hao smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I also want to come back early, but time doesn't allow it!"
Li Dajuan originally wanted to give some more advice, but was interrupted by Zhang Chongxin: "Stop talking, he is now a consul and has many things to do. We should be more considerate and not hold him back due to his temper."
"What happened to the Archon? The Archon is not my son anymore? What happened if I said a few words about him?"
Li Dajuan said habitually.
"Huh, good men don't fight with women!"
Zhang Chongxin had a straight face and frowned.
The old lady has become more and more arrogant over the years and doesn't give him any face, which is really irritating.
When Zhang Hao saw his parents quarreling, he immediately advised: "Dad, Mom, everything is going well with the family. You two are going to have a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter soon. Please stop talking to each other as a family!"
"Yes, Dad, Mom, Tongtong's pregnancy is a great joy. You should be happy today."
Yang Huaqing followed suit.
Guan Tong happened to be sitting next to the second elder, so he hugged grandma's arm and gently coaxed: "Grandma, don't be angry with grandpa. Grandpa didn't mean it."
Li Dajuan came down the steps and suddenly smiled: "Who is angry with him? Okay, let's get started. If we don't eat, the food will be cold."
"Eat! Eat!" Everyone agreed.
Li Dajuan helped her grandson's wife pick up a large piece of steak: "Here, eat more beef, beef is the most nutritious."
"Thank you grandma! Grandma is so kind to me!"
"You kid, why are you being polite to grandma?"
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Halfway through the New Year's Eve dinner, Zhang Hao had to take his wife out after being reminded by Assistant Wei. They were going to the local Chinese community to express condolences.
The Persian Gulf is an important energy center. Qatar has at least 500,000 to 600,000 local immigrants, most of whom are work immigrants. Especially in the past two years, the number of immigrants has increased.