mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 207
It is hard to imagine that there is such a place to live and work in peace and contentment in China except in places controlled by foreigners.

The key places controlled by foreigners are only convenient for foreigners, and useless to Chinese people, and even more oppressed, except for foreigners as compradors.

When the common people saw the team of the insurance team, they didn't feel like the common people in other places, seeing soldiers as if they saw bandits.

Every now and then someone would say hello.

"Little Dongzi, after you joined the insurance team, you are also like a dog."

"Dahai, I will kill a pig at home tomorrow, if you rest, come and help."

"He came back from passing on the salary, and the baby in the family kept talking about why his uncle didn't come back every day, fearing that he wouldn't be able to receive the New Year's money during the New Year."

When Zhao Chuanxin heard it, he was happy: "Everyone is here, and there will be surprises this year."

Xu is the first snowfall, plus today's rest, there are a group of children snowballing in the small square.

The leader is Telford.

The snow was sticky and wet, and Telford rolled a snowball as high as him.

It is very rare to be able to roll such a big snowball, so a group of snot-nosed children want to have a good time.

But Defu is the king of children, and only his "right-hand man" can push with him, such as Zhao Hongzhi.

Suddenly, he saw Zhao Chuanxin.

He froze for a moment, then stopped Zhao Hongzhi and others beside him.

Pinching his waist, he said: "Okay, okay, change, Xiao Qi, Da Zhuang, you guys come over and push."

This group of snot-nosed babies have long been greedy, the snow in the small square has been glued to them, and they can no longer afford to roll such a big snowball.

So he hurried up and pushed with a smile.

But Defu came to Zhao Chuanxin in no time.

"Uncle, did you come back and bring me a present?"

Zhao Chuanxin grinned and said, "What are you doing with that thing? It's so heavy."

Defu was very disappointed when he heard that: "You are so grown up, you don't know how to bring gifts back when you go out, uncle, you can't do this. There are human relationships, and there is no human relationship if you don't communicate."

Zhao Chuanxin sneered: "You little bastard, the human relationship is true. I have always given it to you, why don't you give it to me? This is a back and forth!"

Defu rolled his eyes and changed the subject: "Who is this? Is it your aunt?"

Of course it was Naoko Yuka.

"Don't talk nonsense, she is not. The Xiongnu is still alive, why is it home?" Zhao Chuanxin categorically denied it.

Then he took out a few boxes and threw them over: "This is a music box, play with it, remember to share one with Hongzhi."

Defu's eyes lit up and he took the things.

Department stores in Lugang Town also sell music boxes, but this is a luxury item, and most people will not spend a lot of money on something that can't be eaten or drunk.

It's been on the shelf for a long time, but still haven't sold one.

Defu took it and looked at it: "Why is it in Japanese?"

Zhao Hongzhi snatched one from the side: "You don't care what kind of text it is, as long as it's fun."

Defu was displeased to see the "right-hand man" grabbing things without his consent.

But in front of Zhao Chuanxin, he still gave Zhao Hongzhi a little face.

Zhao Chuanxin shook his head, no wonder Zhao Zhongyi said that the kid was a bit of a tiger and refused to teach him martial arts.

No vision at all.

And the elated snot-nosed kids over there also found Zhao Chuanxin, and seeing from a distance that Defu seemed to have got some treasure, Xueqiu stopped pushing and rushed over.

Zhao Chuanxin smiled and beat his horse to leave.

Er Fatty said, "Young Defu, you're a ghost!"

Seeing Zhao Chuanxin coming back, he knew there was a good thing, so he pushed the snowball to others, restrained the other children, and "received the reward" by himself.

Eating alone is a good hand.

Li Zhitao deeply believed in it: "Smart and smart, he will become a great weapon in the future."

Zhao Chuanxin chuckled: "Now this kid has calmed down. Before his father quit smoking, he was once a king."

Thinking of the time when Jin Tai ruined his family, the child racked his brains to find ways to get money to subsidize his family. The world really goes by, and it will be a new year in a blink of an eye.

Soon, we arrived at the security station.

At the gate of the public security station, Qianfan ran over.

"Wang Wang Wang..."

"Aren't you coming back now? I'll take you with me when I go out next year."

Ganfan rolled his eyes.

Li Zhitao looked interesting, and said in his mouth: "Tsk tsk tsk..."

This is how a dog is called.

But the dog was unmoved, and squinted at him.

Cooking rice: "Wow, woof, woof..."

Zhao Chuanxin turned to look at Li Zhitao: "Let me tell you something."

Li Zhitao was stunned: "Is it? What did you say?"

"Dry rice said—damn, mentally retarded!"

The people in the insurance team laughed.

They all knew more or less that the dogs of Zhao Chuanxin's family were somewhat evil.

The laughter drew Zhao Zhongyi out.

"The salary is back?"

"Brother."

"Qianfan is waiting for you at the public security station every day."

Zhao Chuanxin dismounted and stroked the dog's head.

"Is everything okay in Lugang Town?"

Zhao Zhongyi shook his head: "Not good, Li Guangzong left, Baogui didn't come back, many things fell on my head, and the official documents gave me a headache."

In the past, both Liu Baogui and Zhao Zhongyi were illiterate.

Learning this kind of thing depends on whether there is motivation.

There are too many things, and they will naturally be forced to learn.

Zhao Chuanxin said: "Years ago, Baobao will come back. Brother, you help arrange for Li Zhitao and Chuishuiju to stay, and they will train with the insurance team in the future."

Li Zhitao and Chuishuiju were taken away, somewhat apprehensive.

He was in a foreign land, unfamiliar with the place of life, and the people here seemed to be very tough.

The two were beating drums in their hearts.

It can be seen that Zhao Chuanxin didn't look back, and left with the Japanese woman and the dog, so they had no choice but to obey.

Jiang Mingxin doesn't have class today and is making a snowman in the yard.

Seeing Zhao Chuanxin was overjoyed at first, but when he saw Naoko Yuka on horseback, his mouth twitched.

Who is this stinky woman?
Zhao Chuanxin got off his horse and helped Naoko Youxiang down as well.

"Ming Xin, you don't say hello when you see me. If you want to rebel?"

Jiang Mingxin said reluctantly: "Big."

"Eh!"

Zhao Chuanxin gave her a music box and a pearl card.

The pearls are white and round, and look very beautiful.

No matter what scheming a child can have, he immediately smiles like a flower.

"Thank you very much."

"Wipe, you can change your face if you give something, it's a dog, right?"

Hearing these words made Qianfan unhappy: "Wow, woof..."

Miao Cuihua came out when she heard the movement, and when she saw Naoko Yuka, she was stunned for a second, and then laughed.

She came to Zhao Chuanxin's side and patted the snowflakes on his body.

"Sir, it's cold, come in."

As he spoke, he pushed Zhao Chuanxin's buttocks into the room with intimate movements and a charming manner.

Instead, Naoko Yuka was left outside.

Naoko Yuka: "..."

In this place, the Japanese are not welcomed?
Zhao Chuanxin waved at her: "Youxiang, come in."

After entering, Naoko Yuka looked at the villa, the outside was already very beautiful, especially the icy and snowy floor-to-ceiling windows.

After entering it, I feel warm and comfortable, and the environment is beautiful.

Zhao Chuanxin said: "Sister Hua, find her a room, she will live here for a while."

"Oh yes sir."

As he spoke, he led the way with his waist slack.

She was wearing a black turtleneck tight sweater, and the curvy Naoko Yuka felt dazzled.The lower body is black slacks with narrow legs, and a pair of cotton slippers are worn under the feet.

Dressed in black, it made her plump figure appear a little smaller.

The hair is a ball head, tied at the back of the head.

No matter the front or the back, Naoko Yuka felt ashamed.

People are more mad than people.

No wonder, Zhao Jun usually doesn't look at him directly, it turns out that the family is already stunning.

Zhao Chuanxin didn't have as many inner dramas as they did.

He took off his coat, and sat down on the recliner that only belonged to him, this comfortable one.

Nowhere is as good as home.

This chair has magic power, as long as it is stained, all troubles will be emptied.

After chatting with Ganfan for a while, Zhao Chuanxin said: "Take control, pregnancy will always lead to a short life."

Cooking rice: "Wow, woof, woof..."

"Hehe, I don't care about you. When you have a big belly, don't even think about going out with me."

The estrus period of animals seems to be uncontrollable.

But Ganfan is the only dog ​​that can communicate with people.

Zhao Chuanxin is not sure whether it can control itself.

Sure enough, Gan Fan was thoughtful after hearing the words, and then his face was full of confusion.

In the end, I lay down on my bed and thought about my life.

After a while, Miao Cuihua came back.

It seems that Naoko Yuka has settled down.

Miao Cuihua is a woman, every move is full of mature woman's style, that kind of innate charm is far from Naoko Yuka's "acting" comparable.

She came behind Zhao Chuanxin and reached out to squeeze his shoulders.

Said, "Sir, would you like to give you a hot bath?"

These words were said in Zhao Chuanxin's ear, the breath made his ears itchy, and his voice was seductive.

Zhao Chuanxin asked strangely: "Sister Hua, why do you seem to have changed?"

In the beginning, she was always so hot.

Afterwards, I felt inexplicable and seemed to be afraid of him.

Now, on the contrary, he has returned to his original nature again.

These words made Miao Cuihua move unnaturally, a little twitchy: "No, I've always been like this."

The evolution of the heart cannot be understood by outsiders.

At first she did have other thoughts.Later, when I saw Zhao Chuanxin's "magic", I was immediately shocked.

Who dares to provoke mages and immortals? Don't dare to profane.

Later, when Jiang Jingming came to the door, Miao Cuihua suddenly realized.

What are you thinking so much about?

I can't go back anyway.

Zhao Chuanxin shook his head and laughed: "Before you changed your words to 'I', I left for a while, why did you go back to 'I' again."

Many people around him have been influenced by him, and they no longer need to call themselves "I".

And Miao Cuihua lay next to his ear again: "I think this is also very good."

It was originally a guest who did not return to the blue lantern, but fell in love with the wind and dust because of the dirty wine.

Zhao Chuanxin, the great mage in the late Qing Dynasty, has not yet become a fairy, and it is all because these goblins are always teasing.

He was about to say something when Jiang Mingxin came in.

"Big Daddy, how do you use this music box?"

Miao Cuihua hurriedly stood up straight, and began to squeeze her shoulders in a serious manner.

Zhao Chuanxin took the music box and twisted it a few times to wind it up. The music box made crisp music, which attracted the attention of the two women.

"sounds so good."

Jiang Mingxin happily held up the music box and looked left and right: "Big Daddy, how does it make sound?"

"This one has spring steel inside, just like the inside of a clock. After twisting a few times, the spring piece is tightened, and the elastic force is slowly released to drive the roller to rotate. There are picks of different lengths on it. When the bulge is raised, the sound will sound. It is similar to the principle of the piano."

Blinking, Jiang Mingxin asked again: "Daddy, what is a piano?"

"Uh... it's just a musical instrument. When I have a chance, I'll buy you one and play it at home."

"Thank you very much."

The little girl ran away with the music box.

She doesn't know how expensive a piano is.

After Jiang Mingxin left, Miao Cuihua had to give it a try: "Will you wash it or not?"

"dont wash."

"why?"

"Because your hands are too slippery, the attack speed is enough when you rub your back, but the firepower is..."

Miao Cuihua hurriedly interrupted: "The firepower is also enough."

Zhao Chuanxin nodded: "Yes, that's what I mean. The attack speed is enough, but the firepower is also enough, so I tend to have nothing, but you bear everything. It's not fair. I'd better go to the bathhouse to wash."

Said, got up and dressed, and Shi Shi went away.

Miao Cuihua was left with a dazed expression.

After thinking about it, what is having nothing and what is bearing everything?

After a while, she figured it out and took a sip.

What is the reason for not eating the grass beside the nest?
When you give affection, you care about something.

Caring is a luxury in this day and age.

In addition, Zhao Chuanxin doesn't even need to live to the 21st century, only two or thirty years later, he is still young, and the women who accompany him day and night are all gray-haired, how should he face it?

Therefore, he likes to be close to scumbags, welcome scumbags, and run away when the scumbags are finished.

There will be especially many scum girls in the next era, so I really look forward to it!

I went to the bathhouse to take a bath, and let the master rub off the two taels of old mud. The feeling of breathing in the pores of the whole body is quite wonderful.

Strange to say, later generations are used to showering at home, but more than 50% of the people in Lugang Town still do not have water heaters.

People here are used to scrubbing, as if they can't get clean without scrubbing.Until, when some diseases came, I had to install a water heater at home to avoid going out.

During that time, the grinning mouth of the water heater seller could reach the back of the ear.

Thinking about these trivial matters, while waiting for the water stains on his body to dry, he lit a cigarette and puffed.

……

The villa is very big with many rooms.

Naoko Yuka's room is on a high ground, with a balcony, and the balcony is a terrace when the balcony door is opened.

Standing on the terrace, you can see the frozen lake not far away.

In the few places that have not frozen, ducks and geese are still floating.

Indoors, the floor texture is clear and the light can be seen.

One wall is occupied by cabinets, and the upper and lower are integrated.

There is a framed stick figure hanging on the background wall. In the picture is a group of children playing. The picture is in the center, with a large blank space around it, which looks very interesting.

There is a dressing table, which is simple overall, but there are patterns carved on the drawers.

The most wonderful thing is a mirror embedded in the whole. Sitting on a chair and looking in the mirror will feel very comfortable.

The temperature in the house is very high, very warm, because each bedroom and living room and bathroom have heating, and the residual heat affects each other.

The quilts on the big bed are all new, brought by Miao Cuihua.

Miao Cuihua told her where the restaurant was and where the bathroom was, and brought the toiletries and said, "Mister asked me to teach you how to dress, come to me after you rest, and I'll take you shopping. "

After speaking, close the door and float away.

Naoko Yuka was left sitting on the bed, and the door closed before she could say "thank you".

That fairy-like woman didn't have any affection for her.

Everything here is novel and the living environment is very good.

She can still have her own independent space, which dilutes her fear of unfamiliar environments.

"I just don't know, what will Jun Zhao do with me?"

Not all Japanese spies are patriotic. Many spies have to leave their hometowns to make a living.

The same goes for Naoko Yuka.

You asked her to shed her blood for Japan, that is pure nonsense.

Just like their tradition, there is no shame in kneeling at the feet of the strong.

Undoubtedly, Zhao Chuanxin is a strong person to her, no matter from which aspect.

"I must get Zhao Jun's attention!"

Naoko Yuka secretly encouraged herself.

……

While Zhao Chuanxin was sitting in the changing room smoking a cigarette, an acquaintance came in.

It's Liu Yonghe.

"Payroll? Are you back?"

"Liu Danzi, why haven't you left yet? Lai is eating and drinking in Lugang Town?"

Liu Yonghe: "..."

Zhao Chuanxin laughed: "Just kidding, even if you have nothing to do all day long, eating and drinking, making the chopsticks of the public security station thin, and wasting so much food, how can I, Zhao Chuanxin, take it to heart?"

You said it was so detailed, why don't you take it to heart?I almost got a book to keep the books.

Before Liu Yonghe took off his clothes, he hurriedly explained: "I also trained with the insurance team, and I want to follow in the battlefield, but Battalion Commander Zhao didn't let me go, how can I mix food and drink? "

Hearing that he was training with the insurance team, Zhao Chuanxin suddenly thought of something.

According to Li Guangzong's 1907 plan, there is still a lack of a leader in this important link.

Liu Yonghe previously formed the Loyalty Army to fight guerrillas against Tsarist Russia.

Restraining the Russian invaders and restoring the land, this slogan was chanted very loudly.

This leader must be done by an experienced person.

So he said: "After a few days, Bao Bao will come back, Lugang Town will hold a year-end meeting, and you will come to attend."

Liu Yonghe has lived in Lugang Town for a long time.

He knew about the year-end meeting.

However, he, an outsider, couldn't participate in it at all.

He was surprised when he heard Zhao Chuanxin's invitation.

"Really? Can I participate?"

The Loyalty Army at the beginning was just a grass-roots team, with a rake here and a broom here, with a scope of activities but no base.

In fact, he is very envious of the insurance team in Lugang Town. While doing things, everyone always has a sense of belonging in their hearts.

Moreover, this affiliation is still very rigid, and it is not afraid of revenge from the Japanese and Russians at all.

If you are not afraid of death, you will not die, and the other party dare not take revenge easily.

Unfortunately, he is not from Lugang Town.

After confirming the candidate, Zhao Chuanxin's tone changed: "Brother Liu, what do you call yourself? You underestimate yourself too much. Talent like you is obviously what Lugang Town needs. I will ask someone to notify you when the time comes, don’t worry, there will always be a place for you in Lugang Town!”

Liu Yonghe was moved, but suddenly reacted.

its not right?
Just now he thought I was idle, why did the tone change so naturally?

Without giving him a chance to react, Zhao Chuanxin put on his coat and patted him on the shoulder: "Okay, that's the decision. I'll take a step first, and you wash it slowly."

Liu Yonghe was left with a dazed expression.

Zhao Chuanxin went to the counter and paid: "Including a bath, 15 Wen, no change."

Although the bath owner knew Zhao Chuanxin, no one in Lugang Town was afraid of Zhao Chuanxin.

He sneered: "Adding a bath is already 15 pennies. Is it possible that I will break the two halves and get you half of the penny?"

The wages in Lugang Town are high.

For example, the Fengtian Silver Dollar Bureau gave carpenters 3 taels and 5 taels of silver, masons 6 taels and 5 taels, and painters 6 taels.Compared with copper coins, 3 taels of silver can roughly be exchanged for more than 4000 Wen at this time. 0.72 taels of silver, exchanged for one silver dollar.So, for an ordinary technical job, the monthly salary is close to 9 yuan, 12000 copper coins.

As for Lugang Town, the same level can reach between 13-16 yuan, and there are higher types of work.

Consuming a bathhouse or something, it's just a drizzle, so what if I have another cupping?

Who do you look down on?
Zhao Chuanxin smiled and said: "Since you say so, then I don't need to find half of the copper coins, I will just take a piece of candy."

After taking a bath, people tend to be thirsty.

At this time, there were no drinks yet, and candy was prepared on the counter in the bathroom.

After eating, it produces body fluid and quenches thirst, and the effect is the same.

However, that costs money.

Zhao Chuanxin quickly took a piece of candy, and then slipped away.

The owner of the bathhouse shouted loudly from behind: "Captain Zhao, remember to make up the money next time, or I will go to the security station to ask for it!"

(End of this chapter)