Breaking through Guandong, I became Zhu Chuanwen

Chapter 69
Railway repairs in the late Qing Dynasty were very difficult.

At first, British businessman Durand built a small railway outside Beijing, called the Beijing Suburban Railway. At that time, people in Beijing regarded it as a "monster", and the Queen Mother Lafayette quickly ordered people to dismantle it.

Later, the first operational railway appeared, the Wusong Railway.

Under the push of Li Zhongtang of the Westernization School, the construction of the Qing Dynasty Railway began to rise gradually.It became the third country in Asia to start building railways, after India and Japan.

However, the construction of railways has always been a means for foreigners to make profits. The railway from Suizhong to Xinminfu was built for three years, and it was only opened to traffic the year before last. Xinminfu is very close to Fengtian, about 60 kilometers away, but there is no way to repair these roads. , the city-link railway network.

Because the Qing government had mortgaged the railway from Bingcheng to Dalian to the Russians, and only the Russians had the right to build roads along the line, but the railway from Suizhong to Xinmin was built by the British.

Right now, this section is still disconnected.

The three of them had no choice but to take a carriage in Tieling and sent them to Xinmin Mansion.

Jufeng Building

It is now the largest restaurant in Xinmin Mansion.

The three of them were already hungry after driving for half a day.

"Xiao Er, serve two meat dishes, two vegetarian dishes, and one pimple soup." Zhu Chuanwen ordered after entering the door.

"Okay, sir, please go first."

Zhu Chuanwen is still dressed like a Qing Dynasty person, with braids sewn directly onto the hat on his head, and Zhu Chuanwen will not take off his hat unless he is sleeping.After all, the appearance of wearing a suit still has a bit of impact in this relatively closed society.Wherever he went, he would attract onlookers or point fingers. The foreign faces were lucky to say that Zhu Chuanwen didn't want to be regarded as Japanese.

The suit is in Xia Chi's big suitcase.This dress is only worn when going to the Russian Minister.

"Xiao Er, I want to ask you something!" Zhu Chuanwen asked, stuffing some big money into Xiao Er's second hand.

"Guest officer, please ask." The little girl fumbled for the amount of copper coins with her hand, and said with a smile.

"Is it easy to buy a train ticket to Tianjin?"

"It's a good buy. Are you going directly to Tianjin? Then you have to eat quickly. I estimate that the train to Tianjin will leave in two hours. If you miss it, you will have to wait for two days." Xiao Er Said.

These days, trains run once every two days, which is considered fast, which still takes advantage of the transportation of products from Kanto to Kannei.

Hearing this, Zhu Chuanwen picked up a steamed bun and stuffed it in Xia Chi's hands first, let him put it on the bed, and sent him to buy train tickets for the three of them, and ordered to pack snacks, beef, roast chicken, etc. from the restaurant, and take Wrapped in oil paper and strung together with twine.

Xinmin Mansion can go to Tianjin for a day and a night, and food must be prepared in advance.

Xia Chi's legs and feet are very quick, and he will be back in half an hour. The three of them are calculating the time to eat.

A short man in Qing court official uniform came in from Jufeng Building.

When the shopkeeper saw it, he hurried out to greet him personally, "Zhang Yingguan, you are here, and the banquet has already been prepared for you. When you come, this big dish can be ready." Then he showed a flattering face .

"Damn it, Boss Li, it's agreed that I'll rent out the building. Why are there so many people in the hall?" The short man pointed at the diners in the shop with a horsewhip.

"My lord, they are dine-in eaters. Let's go right away! Please go upstairs to the private room first!" The shopkeeper hurriedly led him upstairs.

"Let them hurry up, this time I invited a big man!" The short man was still a little dissatisfied, and urged the shopkeeper.

The episode was over soon, and Zhu Chuanwen had finished eating, and it seemed that the two of them ate about the same. There was half a catty of unfinished cooked beef on the package, and the three of them rushed to the train station without waiting for the shopkeeper's reminder.

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Beijing, Fengtai Station.

The 4-day journey made it difficult for the three of them. Since they got off the train, they have been stretching and exercising their muscles and bones.

When I came out of the station, I saw a row of rickshaws parked at the door, and the carts also had their own rules. When they saw Zhu Chuanwen and the three walking towards them, they didn't come up to grab jobs in a swarm, but came up one by one to ask questions.

"Master, where are you going?"

"Baguamen Gong family, do you know the way?" Zhu Chuanwen reported the destination directly.

"I know, sir, why don't you get in my car? But there's no room for three people." The rickshaw was very big at this time, and there were more than enough seats for two people, and three people could squeeze in, but the driver had to work hard, and I was a little unhappy Pulling the three of them, Zhu Chuanwen and Xian'er's outfits didn't look like people without money to remind them.

"Okay, let's find another car!" Zhu Chuanwen waved his hand, telling him to call someone to go with him.

At this time, the capital city was very dilapidated and old.Except for a few main streets that are paved with bluestone, the rest are all dirt roads.

Looking at the scenery on both sides of the street, Zhu Chuanwen was a little emotional. This ancient capital was full of disasters throughout the 20th century. The Eight-Power Allied Forces entered the city, burned, killed and looted.

When the Boxers entered the capital, there was nothing good except for Zhu Kaishan's team. By the way, they set fire to Qianmen Street.

It was the first time for Xian'er to see such a bustling city, she kept staring at both sides of the road, her eyes were not enough.

This is Xia Chi's second visit, and compared to the devastated last time, he felt a lot.

"It's here! Master!" The three of them were thinking about each other, and the time passed quickly.

Zhu Chuanwen recognized the gate of the "Palace", turned to the coachman and said, "Go to the best inn here."

"Okay!" The coachman didn't care what the reason was, it was about his feet.

Zhu Chuanwen stayed in this inn, rested for a day today, chose some pastries tomorrow morning, and made a formal visit.

palace
"Master, the Zhu family is here! I just walked around the door and went to the Manfu Inn!" A man with a monkey came in and said.

"Old Jiang, how many months have you been in my palace?" Gong Baosen said as he flipped the tea leaves with the tea lid.

"Master, I've been at Gong's house for a month." Lao Jiang bowed and said.

He was originally an executioner at Caishikou. Since the abolishment of Lingchi, Xiaoshou, and dismemberment this year, he has been unemployed at home. Gong Baosen saw this murderous man picking up vegetable leaves in the vegetable market while he was out. , couldn't bear the murderous aura all over his body to be wiped out by this waste, and was taken into the palace's gate.

"That's right! It's been almost a week since Chuanwu came to our house, and this Zhu family came to the capital without any haste, which means that I, a senior brother, already knew that I was the one who was kidnapped by this senior brother. When people come to the door, there are some rules. Burn incense and purify yourself first. Our Gong family has to show our dignity. Those who inquire about the news should withdraw. Tomorrow, I will wait for Zhu's family at home." Gong Baosen said.

When Gong Baosen knew that Zhu Chuanwu's father was Zhu Kaishan, he knew that something had happened, and he was a little ashamed and angry.

Although Zhu Kaishan is not a disciple of the Bagua sect who has entered the family tree, he is the only heir of his father in this life. It is considered to be his senior brother of Gong Baosen. Apprenticeship Baguamen, and Zhu Kaishan learned martial arts two years earlier than him.

This person from the Zhu family came to Xingshi to inquire about the crime.Gong Baosen was thinking in his heart.

(End of this chapter)