mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 1060 Let Huo Yuanjia play Huo Yuanjia
Tokyo, Meiji temporary residence.

Meiji thought for many days and gave Katsura Taro a clear answer: "I will not give South Sakhalin to Zhao Chuanxin. The Constitution of the Empire of Japan and the Meiji Constitution established my power, not the last fig leaf. Revenge, I want revenge!"

The series of violent incidents in Tokyo were like loud slaps in his face.

For many days in a row, Meiji dreamed that the Japanese people laughed at him for being cowardly, saying that he was unworthy of the title, and that someone pointed at his nose and asked him to abdicate.

Katsura Taro said nothing more and bowed and left.

Immediately afterwards, Nobuzumi Aoki received a clear order from Nobuaki Makino - starting from the Guanwai Chamber of Commerce, he should retaliate against Zhao Chuanxin's minions by bombing them.

Aoki Nobujun asked for something: "Sir, I need the support of the remote blasting technology that blew up the train Zhao Chuanxin was riding on."

With Rensuke Isogai missing, Nobuzumi Aoki was free of constraints, except that his daughter kept asking why her lover suddenly lost contact.

Makino Shinxian nodded: "Okay."

Aoki Nobuzumi added: "Our spies in Tsarist Russia learned that they were researching new weapons, and their target was also Zhao Chuanxin. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs may have communicated with Tsarist Russia to let us launch a second joint operation."

Makino Shinken hesitated for a moment and said, "The joint Tiger Hunting Team failed. I don't know if we can still cooperate. Don't forget that we are also rivals of Tsarist Russia."

Aoki Nobuzumi bowed and said, "Please support me, sir."

"I try my best."

……

Zhao Chuanxin got up early and went out with his daughter in his arms.

He quite likes The Hague.

The guards wanted to follow, but Zhao Chuanxin jumped onto the roof with his daughter in his arms, leaping repeatedly, causing the guards below to exclaim in surprise, and then they lost track of the father and daughter.

Zhao Lingjun was so happy that only the ghost possessed by the crow could keep up with him.

Zhao Chuanxin hired a tattered carriage that didn't even have a shed.

Zhao Lingjun cooed in his arms: "Dad, I think you should take me out to see the world."

"Little girl, it's useless to see the world." The driver turned around and interrupted, slapping his legs and knees: "Look at me, I work day and night, but in the end I get nothing."

Zhao Lingjun raised his arm and pointed at the driver: "That's not the case. Didn't you get a pair of old cold legs?"

The driver opened his mouth: "..."

Zhao Chuanxin nodded: "My Zhao family has successors."

Zhao Lingjun waved to both sides of the street: "Hello, I am Zhao Lingjun."

Passersby on both sides were surprised: "This little girl looks young, but she is really interesting. She speaks in a clear and powerful way."

They knew Juliana Emma Wilhelmina Zhao was a princess.

But I don’t know who Zhao Lingjun is.

When Zhao Chuanxin saw this, he thought of what his daughter had just said and suddenly felt that it made sense.

As the future queen, you can't just sit in the well and watch the world from above.

"Xiao Zhao, do you want to see the world?"

Zhao Lingjun nodded: "Yes, Old Zhao, I'm just afraid my mother won't allow it."

"We'll do it first and ask for permission later. But don't cry about your mother when you go out."

Because Zhao Chuanxin thought of his young apprentice Yao Bing, he kept crying at first.

"That's impossible. I, Zhao Lingjun, have great ambitions, and the path is right under my feet."

"Okay, then Dad will take you around the world."

When Zhao Chuanxin left a letter to Wilhelmina, he fled to The Hague with his daughter.

As soon as he arrived at the sea, Zhao Lingjun was very excited.

Arriving in Colchester, England, Zhao Chuanxin pointed to the other side of the English Channel and said, "That's the Netherlands. We'll continue walking and cross the Atlantic Ocean to the American continent."

When Zhao Lingjun saw that it was so far away, he burst into tears: "I want to find my mother..."

"..." Zhao Chuanxin: "Didn't we agree to aim high in all directions?"

"My ambition is to go to The Hague. Send me back quickly."

"Zhao, you little bastard." Zhao Chuanxin hurriedly loaded her and Sang Ling into the car and rode back on the third-generation dragon.

When we arrived in The Hague, we got on a carriage and headed for Noordeinde.

Zhao Lingjun had stopped crying a long time ago: "Dad, we can actually go further."

"If you keep doing this, I, your father, will get old cold legs sooner or later."

When Zhao Chuanxin returned to Noordeinburg, the letter he left for Wilhelmina had not yet been opened.

Okay, okay, he just destroyed the evidence.

We stayed in The Hague for another day. The next day, we wanted to leave, but Zhao Lingjun burst into tears: "I won't let you go."

Wilhelmina did not try to persuade him, but just watched the fun from the side, wishing that Zhao Chuanxin would stay and become the king's husband.

Zhao Chuanxin had a plan. He held her hand and walked her around until she was exhausted and fell asleep. Then he kissed the queen again and said, "I'm leaving."

Wilhelmina reluctantly said, "Come and play again."

Zhao Chuanxin activated the energy fluctuation convergence rune fragment and could directly teleport to Lugang Town, the last stop before Quetshalan.

Lugang Town was decorated with lights and was bustling with people on the streets. Everywhere you looked, you could see people carrying gifts to visit their relatives.

This custom of visiting relatives will probably continue until the 2010s, and then gradually disappear.

By then, everyone will be indifferent and feel that the New Year atmosphere is missing.

"happy New Year."

"happy New Year."

"you're good too."

These words echoed throughout the streets.

Zhao Chuanxin went door to door carrying Heineken beer, Edam cheese, maple syrup waffles, chocolate, laurel caramel biscuits, licorice candy and other Dutch specialties.

The first place to go was naturally Zhao Zhongyi's home.

"Happy New Year, brother."

"Happy New Year."

When Zhao Chuanxin brought something, Zhao Zhongyi would not politely decline like other people did: "Come on, what are you bringing?"

He accepted it with a smile.

Foreign goods are rare at this time and for a long time to come, and even those with power and money may not be able to buy them.

Zhao Zhongyi said worriedly: "This year is not good. Hebei and many places in the south have suffered from famine for years, and the people are in hardship. Even outside the Great Wall, there were floods in many places last year. I am afraid that there will be some trouble this year."

Zhao Chuanxin's great-grandmother said, "Puh, puh!" "It's New Year's Day. Why are you saying such unlucky things?"

Zhao Zhongyi said with disdain: "If saying a few auspicious words can bring peace to the world, how can there be a change of dynasties? Don't learn the rhetoric of fooling the people."

"What do you know? These things are effective..."

Zhao Chuanxin saw the couple arguing and waited for an opportunity to leave.

If we were to say who is the most serious and clear-headed person in Lugang Town, it would be none other than this great ancestor.

He truly cares about the country and the people, and is deeply concerned about the development of Lugang Town.

The increasing number of white hairs on his temples also made Zhao Chuanxin feel uneasy.

Everyone else looks rosy-cheeked, but Zhao Zhongyi is getting older and older.

After visiting Zhao Zhongyi's home, Zhao Chuanxin went to find Liu Baogui and the elders of the former Lugangling Village.

After completing the tour, Zhao Chuanxin went to Lubin Prefecture for another tour.

Except for those on duty, the rest of the staff in the government office are on annual leave.

Zhao Chuanxin returned home and saw Rebecca Levi and Tang Qunying whispering to each other.

"What are you talking about?"

Tang Qunying turned his head away, looking energetic.

Zhao Chuanxin was used to it and thought it was a normal manifestation of menopause.

Rebecca Levi coughed, and suddenly said: “Ethan, what do you say about me quitting my job and staying at home to take care of the family?”

Do you want to be a full-time wife?

When Tang Qunying heard this, he quickly turned his head back and was about to speak.

Zhao Chuanxin said first: "No, you must know that women must put their careers first."

"..." Rebecca Levi tried again: "Ethan, I think we should have a child."

Tang Qunying wanted to speak again.

Zhao Chuanxin spoke first: "What? At this prime time, your career is booming, how can you let such a trivial matter as a child hinder your career?"

Tang Qunying showed a shocked face:

Conservatives think radicals are too conservative?

Why do you always interrupt me?
Rebecca Levi was dumbfounded: "This, this, this career is not that important, right?"

Zhao Chuanxin said sternly, "Nonsense. The ancients said that women are responsible for the rise and fall of a country; women can hold up half the sky; women's talent is virtue; women were born between heaven and earth, how can they be depressed and inferior to others for a long time?"

Rebecca Levy thought about it and blushed: "Many times I am also at the top."

"..." Zhao Chuanxin waved his sleeves and said, "In short, you have to accomplish something great and leave your name in history. You must never underestimate yourself."

After saying that, he left in a hurry.

Tang Qunying's head was buzzing.

……

Zhao Chuanxin was in no hurry to leave Lubin Prefecture.

Because the Qing government will hold the Nanyang Industrial Exposition in Nanjing in June.

The name sounds like an on-site job fair, but it is actually two different things.

The Nanyang Industrial Exposition was actually an exposition, modeled after the World Exposition, Tokyo and Osaka in Japan, St. Louis in the United States, and Galleria Milano in Italy. It was named after a place but had national and even global significance.

Because it was founded in Nanjing, it was called Nanyang.

This matter must be handled by Yao Jia.

Zhao Chuanxin came with a gift, and Yao Jia said with a smile: "The prefect is here, why bring a gift?

My dear wife, quickly ask someone to take it to the back hall."

He has a wife, but he still misses Xiao Ling'e. However, Xiao Ling'e has not agreed yet, so his wife does not make a fuss for the time being.

Zhao Chuanxin got straight to the point: "I'm here for the Nanyang Industrial Exposition in June. It's time to flex my muscles to the world."

Yao Jia was quite proud: "Speaking of exhibits at the Nanyang Industrial Exposition, our fur products from Lubin Prefecture are second to none in the country. Our..."

Zhao Chuanxin shook his head: "This time, Lubin Prefecture, Lugang Town, Hong Kong and Macao, and Hankou are all participating in the exhibition together, plus the film industry of the Peacekeeping Bureau, all of them will participate in the exhibition together."

When Yao Jia heard about the Peacekeeping Bureau's film industry, he was worried: "Wouldn't it be better to develop the film industry in our Lubin Prefecture? If you give me the technology, I will compete with Edison in the United States." "Okay, stop talking nonsense." Zhao Chuanxin said: "This Nanyang Industrial Exposition involves both domestic and foreign tourists. It is estimated that there will be no less than 300,000 tourists, both Chinese and foreign. Color movies and color photos can be exhibited at the exhibition, and you will get twice the result with half the effort than if you were busying yourself."

Yao Jia heard it and said, "That's great."

Zhao Chuanxin added: "In addition, you can find photographers to take pictures of the grand occasions in Lubin Prefecture, Lugang Town, Beishui Army, Hankou, Hong Kong and Macao, and all these photos should be exhibited. Especially in Lubin Prefecture, many fields opened up last year have rich yields. We are a major grain producer, and our grain should also be exhibited, and photos should be used to illustrate the huge output. Hankou's automobile industry is equally important. Through this Nanyang Industrial Exposition, we can at least open up sales in Asia..."

"For publicity, you contact Lugang Town, and once the color photos are taken, we will print the color magazine ourselves."

"I invested in a female student in the United States, Liu Yuanshan, who specializes in materials science and has developed a lightweight celluloid packaging bag that can be used to package our products."

"Let Lugang Town invest in building an Internet cinema at the Nanyang Industrial Exposition. Then we can shoot a new movie and show it here, making the color sound film a big hit."

Yao Jia felt unhappy again after hearing this: "Why let Lugang Town?"

Don’t underestimate his brother-in-law, who is the top guy in Lugang Town.

But he is still the number one man in Lubin Prefecture now.

"Lugang Town is small in size. When the coal is mined out in the future, there won't be any good industries. So we need to plan ahead. Let Lugang Town take the lead in Internet cinemas."

Yao Jia was still unwilling to give in: "What about Lubin Prefecture? Lubin Prefecture cannot get involved in the film industry?"

Seeing that he was persevering, Zhao Chuanxin had to explain: "The future of film is an industrialized assembly line production model. You only see filming and screening halls. In fact, there are also film studios, which must gradually have a professional division of labor, specialization and refinement. Screenwriters, photographers, sound recorders, lighting, and scenery, each have their own responsibilities. Only in this way can they strive for excellence in their respective positions. In the future, there will also be people who specialize in special effects. The production link with the producer as the core is the core pillar of the studio system..."

Yao Jia was dumbfounded when she heard this.

It turns out there are so many tricks involved in making a movie.

I thought that someone like Zhao Chuanxin could just tinker with it and make a hit movie.

Zhao Chuanxin concluded: "The film screening will be handed over to Lugang Town, and the film production will be handed over to you. In addition, you can also shoot a movie and compete with the Peacekeeping Bureau in a healthy way."

Yao Jia's eyes lit up when he heard this: "Then there's no problem."

Why did Zhao Chuanxin attach importance to the Nanyang Industrial Exposition?

In fact, the Internet industry he planned to establish was like a long-term Nanyang Industrial Exposition, which not only exhibited its own products but also integrated other domestic resources.

The Nanyang Industrial Exposition was an on-site exhibition, but the Internet industry can use color photos and other means to allow merchants from all over the country to first see the photos of the real objects, and then understand and purchase the products through introductions.

In addition, he has been working on various industries including the military industry for a long time, and it is time for them to be unveiled to the world and make a fortune by the way.

Before leaving, Yao Jia asked again: "Sir, when will you shoot the movie?"

Zhao Chuanxin thought for a moment and said, "About spring."

"Well." Yao Jia said shyly, "Can I buy shares?"

Zhao Chuanxin was stunned: "What did you bring in to invest?"

"If you want money, you have money. If you want people, you have people."

Zhao Chuanxin recalled that in "Code of the Old Gods", the Fearless Vanguard had spent all the gold coins, so if he wanted to make film, he would really have to invest money.

So he said, "Then prepare some silver, no, big eyeball gold coins, 10,000 first. I'm going to make two martial arts movies, and you'll be responsible for recruiting actors and crew for one of them."

Yao Jia did not ask how many shares he could get with 100,000 yuan, but just said, "There are actors ready. Remember I told you that Huo Yuanjia wanted to hire you as a martial arts teacher? Why don't we ask him to shoot the movie? Herbert Ponting is being supported by me now, and he has nothing to do all day. I think he would be very happy to let him learn how to act from you."

Zhao Chuanxin thought of several movies that were made in later generations based on Huo Yuanjia.

Wow, let’s ask Huo Yuanjia himself to film Huo Yuanjia?

Leaving future generations with no way out?
Zhao Chuanxin coughed twice and said, "It's a good idea. Then let Herbert Ponting go to Huo Yuanjia and form a team. I will go to shoot when everything is ready. By the way, you contact Sun Yanguang and Herbert Ponting in Lugang Town. Since he has been exposed and cannot work in the intelligence team, he should learn from the governor and be a star while doing politics."

Huo Yuanjia did not have a disciple named Chen Zhen, so Zhao Chuanxin created a Chen Zhen who was difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake.

After Zhao Chuanxin gave every detail, he left Lubin Prefecture.

……

While people outside the Great Wall were celebrating the New Year with great enthusiasm, a rebellion broke out in the south.

Sun Gongwu's rebellion failed for ten years and he fought again and again after repeated defeats.

Naturally, it failed this time.

But this rebellion made Zaifeng feel frightened.

Because this time it was the members of the Tongmenghui who led the Qing government's new army in rebellion.

The power of the rebellion shifted from the gentry class to the new army.

This made Zaifeng and Sun Gongwu both certain of one thing - it turned out that the new army could also be transformed into a revolutionary force.

The former was panicked, while the latter was excited.

Even the common people felt a vague sense of oppression as if a storm was about to come.

In addition, Xiong Chengji, whose rebellion failed and whose life was saved anonymously by Zhao Chuanxin, was arrested in Harbin.

Because the Navy Ministers Zaixun and Sa Zhenbing who went to Tsarist Russia for inspection passed through Harbin on their way back to China.

There were rumors that Xiong Chengji wanted to assassinate both of them.

The father of Xiong Chengji's good friend informed the Jilin Governor Chen Zhaochang.

Xiong Chengji was arrested, and Chen Zhaochang received an order from the court to execute him on the spot.

So Xiong Chengji was killed.

On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head and the Shanghai Jingwu Athletic Association is established.

Huo Yuanjia said to his students Chen Gongzhe, Yao Chanbo, Wang Weifan and Chen Tiesheng: "It's a pity that Zhao Tan Gong didn't come, otherwise the Jingwu Athletic Association would be more famous."

Chen Tiesheng, a young and energetic man with both literary and martial skills, said indignantly: "Zhao Chuanxin is too arrogant. He has invited me again and again, but he has ignored me?"

Chen Gongzhe was startled and raised his index finger: "Shh..."

If you knew what Zhao Chuanxin's temper was, you might not see tomorrow's sunrise if you said that.

Huo Yuanjia also hurriedly said: "Don't mention this matter from now on. Zhao Chuanxin has made great contributions to the country and the people. I also admire him for his martial arts."

Chen Tiesheng sneered: "I don't believe he can beat Master."

"Me?" Huo Yuanjia shook his head. "I witnessed Zhao Chuanxin's fighting skills with my own eyes. His strength was unprecedented and his speed was as fast as an arrow shot from a bow. He could kill people with one strike. I'm afraid I am no match for him. Even the arrogant and proud sharpshooter Li Shuwen was convinced and followed him north. He returned before the New Year."

"Heh, what is Li Shuwen..."

"Shut up! Li Shuwen is a murderer at heart! If he hears this, he might want to decide the outcome of the fight!"

At this time, someone came to report: "Director Herbert Ponting from Lubin Prefecture and Sun Yanguang, the hero of the Lugang Town train bombing case, want to see you."

Huo Yuanjia stood up and said, "Please come in."

Herbert Ponting, the English devil, with a full beard.

Sun Yanguang, a young man whose face makes men jealous and women covet him.

However, there was a scar on his face that had not yet disappeared, which made his handsomeness even more fierce.

Herbert Ponting and Sun Yanguang explained their purpose, and Huo Yuanjia was surprised and readily agreed.

They even let students from the Chin Woo Athletic Association perform for free.

On the one hand, he wanted to make friends with Zhao Chuanxin, and on the other hand, he also wanted to use the movie to promote the Jingwu Athletic Association.

He has read Zhao Chuanxin's "Sakhalin Journey", and some people have watched it ten or twenty times, which shows how great its influence is.

If the students of the Jingwu Athletic Association shoot another film, it would be free advertising. Even if the advertisements were placed in newspapers for a month, the effect would not be as good as that of a film.

Huo Yuanjia asked, "When will Mr. Zhao come to Shanghai to film?"

Sun Yanguang shook his head: "Let's do the preparation work first. I don't know the exact time."

……

What Zhao Zhongyi said to Zhao Chuanxin a few years later came true.

By April of the Gregorian calendar, chaos broke out in various parts of the South.

Due to years of famine, rice prices rose and people began to rob rice shops.

First it was Changsha, then Hankou and Wuxue.

In addition, there were protests against tax collection and strikes in various places, and some police stations were destroyed.

While there was a lot of hustle and bustle outside, Zhao Chuanxin was filming a movie in the northwest.

The name of the movie is "Guan Shan Dao". The leading actor is Wang Gaiming, and the supporting actors were all found in Tianshangfei, which can be said to be a gathering place for swordsmen.

The filming of the movie is coming to an end at this time.

Zhao Chuanxin left the camera and said to Wang Gaiming, "You move nervously, holding the Guanshan sword tightly with both hands, ready to die. Look at you now, you are like a second-rate person. How can you have the courage to go forward even if there are thousands of people against you?"

Wang Gaiming looked at Zhao Chuanxin, then at the Liangzhou City cavalry about fifty meters away, and said helplessly: "But I know they dare not kill me. The shopkeeper is here, who dares to kill me?"

It turned out that fifty meters away were the real soldiers and officers from the Liangzhou North Camp, genuine cavalry.

Zhao Chuanxin's photography aims to be both realistic and aesthetic, but he refuses to exaggerate, like the images floating in the sky in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Just like when he was filming at the Peacekeeping Bureau, he recruited Russian and Japanese soldiers to help with the filming.

Wang Buying, the governor of Liangzhou, did not dare to offend him, so mobilizing troops was a piece of cake.

"I asked you to imagine. Do you understand? Look at my expression."

As he spoke, Zhao Chuanxin stood beside him, holding the Guanshan Knife in his hand, and his feet seemed to move uneasily, which was the inevitable reaction when facing life and death.

Wang Gaiming said aggrievedly, "Boss, tell us, how can your expression show the generosity of going to die? It's clear that you are ready to slaughter thousands of soldiers and horses."

People around laughed.

Even Nikola Tesla and Albert Edward, who were watching the fun, couldn't help laughing.

Albert Edward, King Edward VII of England.

He actually abdicated, sailed across the ocean from England, trekked inland, and finally arrived at Tianshangfei.

It was only after I came here that I realized it was completely different from what I thought...

Zhao Chuanxin had no choice but to think of a way: "Frown your brows, purse your lips, clench your teeth, and keep shaking."

"Okay." Wang Gaiming took the Guanshan Knife and said, "I'll try again."

Zhao Chuanxin shouted: "Aiksen!"

The cavalry began to move. There were four cameras in total. One slid along the preset track with the cavalry, one filmed the cavalry twenty meters away, one filmed Wang Gaiming from the front left, and Zhao Chuanxin carried a camera and floated in the air to take a bird's-eye view of Wang Gaiming and the cavalry approaching aggressively in the distance.

"Kacha!" Zhao Chuanxin landed on the ground: "Passed! Finished!"

The surroundings immediately became excited.

Albert Edward wore a melon-shaped hat, a fur coat, and his hands tucked into his sleeves, dressed like a local native.

He came closer cheerfully: "Zhao, when will this movie be released?"

Others are equally concerned because an Internet cinema has been built in Liangzhou City.

For the desolate northwest region, it is a typical Western scene.

Zhao Chuanxin began to pack up his things: "In June, we will wait for the Nanyang Industrial Exposition to be held and then screen it simultaneously. There will be another movie by then."

Wang Gaiming's eyes lit up: "There's another movie? When was it filmed?"

"It hasn't been filmed yet." Zhao Chuanxin smiled and said, "Aren't I going to Shanghai to film that movie?"

"..."

(End of this chapter)