mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 1120 Serve the country with loyalty
Zhao Lingjun is Zhao Chuanxin's daughter, so the imprint of Chinese customs on her cannot be erased.

In previous years, Zhao Chuanxin would go back to the Netherlands to spend the New Year with her, even though it was only the two of them in Noordeinde who spent the New Year, and Wilhelmina would just go along for fun.

This year, Zhao Lingjun was able to come to Lubin Prefecture to celebrate the New Year.

At noon, Zhao Lingjun went to Yao Bing's house for lunch.

She sat cross-legged in front of the table on the kang. In front of her was a wine cup filled with the compound supplement prepared by Benjamin for her, while in the wine cups of Yao Bing's grandfather and father were boiling pots.

Zhao Lingjun picked up the wine cup and said, "Uncle, sir, let's go."

Yao Xingyuan grinned so much that his ears were raised, and the others were also laughing uncontrollably.

After drinking the whole bowl, Yao Xingyuan and the others grinned, and Zhao Lingjun also grinned.

"Hiss...ha..."

Zhao Lingjun put down the wine cup, and suddenly remembered something, reaching into his arms: "Oh, it's New Year's Day, I brought a gift when I came."

Then she took out a bottle of wine from her arms, two bottles of wine...

How did you take it out?
After six bottles of wine, there was cheese: "In addition to the windmill country, we in the Netherlands also have a nickname, the cheese kingdom. This cheese has very little water and is produced in Aidam. In the Middle Ages, it was an exclusive tribute to the Salimarg court."

"Oh, then we also enjoyed the royal delicacy."

The little person, with red lips and white teeth, looks like a porcelain doll, but he has the heroic spirit of a person from outside the Great Wall.

Who couldn't love it?

After dinner, Zhao Lingjun went to visit Yao Jia, Zhang Shouzeng and the Five Wings General Manager, begging her father to take her to travel around the Hulunbuir grassland.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Lubinfu Theater opened.

Zhao Chuanxin took his family to a concert.

Xiao Ling'e came on stage and sang a grassland song that Zhao Chuanxin had plagiarized. Her accent and voice gave the audience goose bumps.

Yao Bing's friend Kudriash also went on stage to sing.

He sang the ending song composed by Zhao Chuanxin for "Kong Er's Anger".

He was one of the original singers and was responsible for singing the harmony part.

But this time he sang the English version.

Despite his young age, his singing was pure and dreamy, and his voice was as ethereal as if it flowed from a stream in the woods, which won him a lot of applause.

He was Li Shutong's direct disciple.

Maozi’s artistic talent is indeed amazing!
After returning home from the concert, Liu Baogui called and said, "Chuan Xin, come back tomorrow for an interview on the radio station."

Transistor radios sold well, and signal towers were built from outside the Great Wall to near the capital city inside the Great Wall.

Seeing that the radio station in Lugang Town was in full swing, Yao Jia was also planning to set up a radio station. Lubin Prefecture had more advantages than Lugang Town. It had songs, operas, Peking operas, as well as many creators and singers.

Zhao Chuanxin promised Liu Baogui that he would only have two chances, and this was the last one.

"Okay, I'll go there tomorrow."

……

Yuan Weiting could see Zhao Chuanxin implying something about him in the newspaper every other day.

Apart from calling him by his first name, all that needed to be said was said.

Lubin Prefecture made another movie, which was a big hit. The content and the name of the movie were all cursing him and the warlords everywhere.

Yuan Weiting thought about it and realized that the only thing you, Zhao Chuanxin, can do is rely on newspapers to be your mouthpiece.

He simply enacted the Newspaper Ordinance Act and began to restrict freedom of speech.

All major newspapers, you can only speak when you are allowed to. If you are not allowed to speak, shut up, otherwise don't blame the government for closing it down.

Warlords everywhere responded.

Who wants to bear the stigma?

"Internet Gazette" and "Lugang Town Journal" were so bold that they thought they had backgrounds and backers, so they continued to publish related content regardless of the consequences, and their sales soared at one point.

When Yuan Weiting learned about this, he discussed it with his right-hand men.

Then an order was issued to the provinces.

All newsstands, bookstores and other places that dare to sell these two newspapers will be banned.

Even newsboys were not allowed to sell these two newspapers, otherwise they would be whipped.

If I can’t take care of your newspaper, can I take care of other things?
The two newspapers had no choice but to restrain themselves.

Yuan Weiting finally had a peaceful year.

At this time, Duan Zhigui, Yuan's number one bootlicker, sent someone to deliver a radio.

"This is fashionable stuff. I listen to it every day. There are singers, storytellers, operas, and even dramas..."

Yuan Weiting opened it and found that it was true.

The woman's sung voice in a hushed tone made Yuan Weiting start to have wild thoughts.

He is a lecherous guy.

Judging from the noise, the little boy must be of good appearance.

Yuan Weiting likes it very much.

On the second day of the Chinese New Year, Yuan Weiting turned on the radio as usual.

The radio station starts broadcasting three times every day between 5:30 and 7:00 in the morning, 11:00 to 1:00 in the afternoon, and 5:00 to 10:00 in the evening.

The most exciting one is the third game.

"Hello, dear listeners, I am Niu Hutu."

"Hello everyone, I am Chen Kongkong."

The host also has a stage name.

"Today, we have invited Zhao Chuanxin, the governor of Lubin Prefecture, to come to you."

"The special guests come from all walks of life, including the industrial representative Mr. Niu Hanzhang, the academic representative Mr. Zhang Binglin, and the singer Ms. Rachel Kervis."

Yuan Weiting was stunned and hurriedly asked someone to come in: "Isn't Zhang Taiyan in prison? How can he get outside the border?"

The subordinate was confused and said he would check it out.

Yuan Weiting said coldly: "Go check it out quickly."

Then keep listening.

Then Zhao Chuanxin's voice rang out: "Rachel, Happy New Year. It's been a long time since we last met. You are still as stunning as ever."

Rachel Kvis replied in fluent Chinese: "Zhao, I think you still have your charm."

There was laughter coming from the radio.

Zhao Chuanxin said again: "Hello, Mr. Taiyan."

"Hello, Governor Zhao."

"Han Zhang."

"uncle."

There was a cry of surprise over the radio.

Obviously no one expected that Niu Hanzhang would call Zhao Chuanxin uncle.

This is the characteristic of the radio station. There are listeners on site for every broadcast.

Sometimes he laughed, sometimes he exclaimed in amazement, sometimes he yelled, adding atmosphere to the broadcast.

At this time, Yuan Weiting was able to confirm that the voice was indeed Zhang Binglin's.

Then the host Chen Kongkong said, "I heard that the capital has announced that they will soon promulgate the "Regulations on Commendation" and order the spring and autumn to be the days for worshipping Confucius. What do you think of this?"

"I..." Zhang Binglin was about to speak.

Zhao Chuanxin interrupted him directly: "Today is the second day of the Chinese New Year, let's not talk about politics. This is the first and last time, so let me share my opinion."

He continued: "The purpose of the Regulations on Commendation is best to commend those who have made contributions to the country and the people, or those who have spoken out, or expelled foreign powers. It should inspire the present, be recorded in history, and serve as a warning to future generations! If it is established to maintain the moral code, then... tui! Damn it, whoever does this will have a son with no skin!"

There was an uproar.

Zhang Binglin was stunned.

Zhang Binglin, also known by his courtesy name Taiyan.

He was originally imprisoned by Yuan Weiting. In order to prepare for broadcasts and various academic conferences, Liu Baogui was so desperate that he sent someone to secretly "steal" Zhang Binglin out.

Yuan Weiting still doesn’t know.

Zhang Binglin not only dared to scold Yuan Weiting, but also scolded Sun Gongwu, saying that they were birds of a feather.

But after all, no one is as straightforward and vulgar as Zhao Chuanxin.

Compared to Zhao Chuanxin, what he said was not really an insult.

Yuan Weiting in the capital was trembling all over.

Wasn't he planning to promulgate the "Regulations on Commendation" in order to uphold the moral code and ethics?

Zhang Taiyan was about to speak again: "I..."

But he was interrupted by Zhao Chuanxin again: "Also, about worshipping Confucius. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, hundreds of schools of thought contended with each other, and it was an era of the most brilliant and splendid thought and culture. The most prominent ones were Confucianism, Mohism, Taoism, Legalism, and Military Science. The Confucianism of today is completely different from that time. It has changed since the Han Dynasty and has become a tool for emperors to rule the people and make them ignorant."

There was another exclamation at the scene.

That’s so bold.

Zhang Binglin's attitude towards Confucianism was inconsistent.

At this time, he was a fierce general who criticized Confucianism.

When he got older, he changed his mind again.

Many people don't understand why this is.

In fact, it is very normal and is related to the depth of thought and life experience.

So, as soon as Zhao Chuanxin opened his mouth, Zhang Binglin couldn't help but say a few words.

Niu Hutu asked curiously, "Why did Governor Zhao say that?"

Just as Zhang Binglin was about to speak, Zhao Chuanxin interrupted him again: "I am not against Confucianism blindly. I am against those who abuse Confucianism and fool the people. Every doctrine has its mistakes and reasons. But now there is a small group of people who keep telling you about monarch-monarch, minister-minister, father-father, son-son every day. Do you know why? It's because the scum has surfaced, and this small group of people are still dreaming of being emperors. Behind the phrase monarch-monarch, minister-minister, father-father, son-son, there is a saying of Duke Jing of Qi - the monarch is not a monarch, the minister is not a minister, the father is not a father, and the son is not a son. If you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust. If the ruler is incompetent and unjust, then the people should overthrow him. When someone emphasizes the phrase monarch-monarch, minister-minister, father-father, son-son to you, you must remember to keep the following sentence in mind. If the person in power does not do well, damn him, overthrow him!"

There was total silence.

Zhang Binglin was dumbfounded.

Niu Hanzhang was speechless.

The two hosts were speechless. Only Rachel Kervis looked at Zhao Chuanxin with tears in her eyes.

Chen Kongkong asked cautiously: "General Zhao, can I say something that is taboo?"

"Zhao, it's the 1900s now, and you're still talking about taboos? Just say it if you have something to say."

Chen Kongkong smiled awkwardly: "Captain Zhao is also... um... a manager. When you say that, aren't you worried..."

Zhao Chuanxin sneered: "Only those who are guilty and inferior are sensitive and worried. What do I have to be afraid of? You know the Titanic, right?"

"know."

"The Titanic hit an iceberg. Do you think it had something to do with the driver or the passengers?"

"The one who drives the boat."

"If there is gold and power on the iceberg, and the boat driver wants to risk hitting the iceberg and get close to it, and the passengers overturn the boat driver and replace him with another one, do you think the passengers are at fault?"

"Uh...that's right!"

The audience laughed.

And Yuan Weiting in the capital was already sweating profusely!
His thoughts were like this: That girl Zhao Chuanxin, you are harming others without benefiting yourself...

Zhao Chuanxin hurriedly said, "Okay, okay, let's not talk about politics, let's talk about something else."

He didn't let Zhang Binglin and others speak, not because he had an excessive desire to express himself, but because these things could easily offend Yuan Weiting, and Zhao Chuanxin didn't want them to be killed because of their remarks today.

In fact, it is protecting them.

Zhao Chuanxin himself is not afraid.

Niu Hutu was flipping through the written manuscript in distress.

What nonsense.

This disrupted the rhythm, but fortunately the show was quite good.

They usually try to figure out the effect of the program based on the reaction of the audience.

Niu Hutu didn't say anything for more than ten seconds, and he and Chen Kongkong were sweating on their foreheads.

Niu Hutu was not really stupid after all. His eyes lit up and he stopped reading by rote: "General Zhao, you said that the ancient classics have both right and wrong. Do you think that the Tao Te Ching is wrong?"

This time Zhang Binglin didn't say anything.

He was a little annoyed that Zhao Chuanxin didn't let him speak.

Niu Hanzhang wanted to express something, but he only had a vague understanding of it.

Rachel Kvess was a listener the entire time, only stealing glances at Zhao Chuanxin.

Zhao Chuanxin took a sip of water and said calmly: "My knowledge of philosophy is very shallow. But the current version of the Tao Te Ching is indeed wrong."

Now, the whole audience was buzzing with discussion.

Many listeners sitting in front of the radio have already started cursing.

In many people's minds, the "Tao Te Ching" is flawless.

Zhao Chuanxin continued, "I said that the traditional version of the Tao Te Ching is wrong. I think it is not Laozi's original text, but is also tampered by later rulers."

Niu Hutu and Chen Kongkong wiped the sweat from their foreheads and said, "I'd like to hear more details."

"The Tao Te Ching has five thousand words, and the omission of a single word can lead to a thousand miles of error. The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao. I think it should be the Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao. 'Adhere to the ancient Tao' should be 'Adhere to the present Tao'. 'Great things are achieved late' should be 'Great things are achieved without success'. 'The Tao is hidden and nameless' should be 'The Tao is praised and nameless'..."

What Zhao Chuanxin said was actually the difference between the silk book version of "Tao Te Ching" unearthed from Mawangdui and the version of "Tao Te Ching" handed down from generation to generation.

If we look at it from the perspective of "Zhuangzi", the silk book version is the real "Tao Te Ching", and the two are of the same origin.

However, the version handed down from generation to generation contains many contradictions with "Zhuangzi".

Has Zhao Chuanxin read both versions more than once?
In recent years, I often read the traditional edition because I was bored.

He explained these differences in detail. Because the Mawangdui silk manuscript version of the Tao Te Ching had not yet been unearthed, he could only quote extensively and support his arguments based on Zhuangzi and his understanding.

Zhang Binglin was really convinced this time.

He originally thought that Zhao Chuanxin was just showing off his shallow knowledge.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Chuanxin really has something.

He advised: "General Zhao, this argument is still possible as an assumption, but it cannot be asserted."

This kind of thing is no joke.

People have been reading it for hundreds and thousands of years, and now you say it is wrong?
Zhao Chuanxin smiled.

There were several walls on his face. "Don't be nervous, Mr. Taiyan, how could I make a blind guess? I saw it in an ancient book and wrote it down. I wanted to claim it as my own, but it seems that it is not feasible in front of a scholar like you."

The whole place burst into laughter.

This is Zhao Chuanxin. He may be a real villain, but he is definitely not a hypocrite.

How can hypocrisy not offend people!
Zhang Binglin laughed at first, feeling very useful.

Zhao Chuanxin is the least offensive among the many warlords, and much more pleasing to the eye than Yuan Weiting.

The unhappiness that Zhao Chuanxin had felt before when he tried to stop him from speaking also disappeared in an instant.

Immediately, his eyes widened: "Tell me quickly, where is that ancient book now?"

"Uh... I don't know. I forgot."

Zhang Binglin was about to ask more questions when Rachel Kervis interrupted, "Zhao, why didn't you ask me to sing the ending song of your last movie?"

Zhang Binglin had no choice but to hold back.

Zhao Chuanxin said, "Because I need a duet effect, your voice is too passionate, and that song wants an ethereal effect, so it's not suitable."

Niu Hanzhang could see that Zhao Chuanxin didn't want them to discuss political affairs, and he was not interested in academic matters.

So he simply started with the topic of entertainment: "Uncle, you are very talented, and today is Chinese New Year, can you compose a song and sing it in public?"

The audience below began to boo.

Zhao Chuanxin is never stage-frightened.

He thought for a moment and said, "Okay."

applause.

"Zhao doesn't like to bully others, he just wants to resist foreign enemies. Now the powerful countries are all around us, and the people are more hostile than the Tartars. If we don't want to be a slave to Japan, Europe and the United States, we must unite as one."

"I will present to you my work "Loyalty to the Country" written a few years ago."

"Cough cough..."

"Wolf smoke rises, and the mountains and rivers look north. Dragon flags roll, horses neigh, and sword energy is as cold as frost..."

Zhao Chuanxin sang a cappella, but with great momentum.

This song caught everyone off guard and their skin started to shudder.

I am willing to defend my territory and expand my borders. The great China will let all the world come to congratulate us!
Isn't this exactly what Zhao Chuanxin has been doing in recent years?

When others were bullying, he did not join in, but was only focused on resisting foreign enemies and recovering the country. When the Chinese were wronged, the Qing court was timid, the Xin Dynasty was timid, but Zhao Chuanxin did not back down.

He is the backbone of this land.

Chen Kongkong and Niu Hutu's eyes welled up with tears, and they choked up and said, "I seem to understand, Governor Zhao, I understand what you mean..."

This song brought tonight's broadcast to a climax.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, people could be heard humming "Loyalty to the Country" in the streets and alleys across the north.

The newspaper published tonight's broadcast, with the lyrics of "Serve the Country with Loyalty".

A newspaper said: Zhao Chuanxin is the courage of the country!
Invisibly, it gave radio a wave of advertising.

Once Zhao Chuanxin's investment over the years paid off, he was in high spirits and came on strong.

Seeing this, Philips has begun discussing plans to build a signal tower in the Netherlands next year and sell radios, which will then be spread to Europe and the United States.

In the capital, Yuan Weiting discovered that Zhang Binglin was missing and was immediately furious, thinking that Zhao Chuanxin was provoking him.

He imprisoned Zhang Binglin, and when Zhang Binglin appeared in Lugang Town, it was naturally the people of Lugang Town who kidnapped him.

But there was nothing they could do about Zhao Chuanxin.

Not to mention Zhao Chuanxin's own abilities, just the armies of Lugang Town and Lubin Prefecture have become powerful now.

If we really have to fight, there are still a large number of reserve troops available.

The people of Lubin Prefecture and Lugang Town live a good life and handle natural and man-made disasters very well. If a real war were to break out, with everyone united as one, it would definitely be enough to give the Beiyang Army a hard time.

On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Zhao Chuanxin returned to Hong Kong Island.

Three-year-old Zhao Songzhen, wearing a coat and a sunflower hat, was walked on the busy street by Zhao Chuanxin and Gulizar, one on each side.

"Dad, Mom asked me to study, but I don't want to study."

Zhao Chuanxin waved his hand and said, "No, you can read it when you want to. We are just having fun now."

Gulizar: "..."

Are you serious?
Zhao Songzhen was very happy.

Gulizar said: "If you don't read, you will be laughed at."

"When others see that you don't study but still have endless money, they won't laugh at you. Instead, they will be jealous and their eyes will turn red."

"This……"

It makes sense.

Gulizar tried to pull him away: "If you don't study, you will squander all your family wealth."

"I earn so much money. How long will it take to spend it all? It's really a headache. Just lose money, lose as much as you can."

"..."

Gulizar's words reminded Zhao Chuanxin.

The children are changing every day and growing up like bamboo shoots.

It seems that Zhao Chuanxin should set up a fund for them.

If he encounters an unexpected accident one day, the inheritance can be carried out in an orderly manner, and there will be no conflicts. Even if there are conflicts, there will be room for reconciliation.

So, that evening, he told Freddy Pavitt about it.

Freddy Pavitt said he would talk to Thomas W. Lawson.

On the fifth day of the New Year, Zhao Chuanxin prepared to go look for Bai Lang.

(End of this chapter)