mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 218 I've Already Thought About the Movie Name
At the beginning in Japan, Li Shutong and Zhao Chuanxin described this woman as: "Beautiful face, full temples, round posture like a moon, she is the crown of actresses in Tianjin."

It can be said responsibly that she was one of the major incentives for Li Shutong to become a monk later on.

This case of obsessive men complaining about women happened last year.

Li Shutong is an introverted playboy who loves to listen to and sing operas.

I often go to the theater and listen to it for a day.

Then if you don't have fun, you will ask the troupe to let yourself appear on stage as a guest role.

At this point, Li Shutong really knows how to play.

One day, Yang Cuixi appeared.

It's like the vast library, full of decent protagonists made of clay and wood, who have dedicated themselves to civilization and great rivers and mountains.Suddenly I found a book, the protagonist is idle all day long, but it is very interesting.

Even if you want to scold a few words, it can make yourself happy.

Of course, for Li Shutong, Yang Cuixi is more bright with positive energy.

So, from then on, whenever Yang Cuixi appeared in a scene, he would definitely join in, as if he was a die-hard fan.

Because of their common hobbies, and because Li Shutong is really talented, he has a good understanding of drama and history, so the two became obsessed with each other very quickly.

But things backfired, and the beautiful marriage was interrupted because Li Shutong's mother asked him to go to Shanghai.

At this time, carriages and horses are slow, and life is not even enough to love someone.

When Li Shutong returns to Tianjin, my good guy, Yang Cuixi has successfully joined hands with him.

There is one more person to be mentioned here——Duan Zhigui.

Duan Zhigui is Yuan Datou's lackey.

In the very beginning, he got into Yuan Datou's thigh by relying on beauty tricks.

Yuan Datou is also notoriously greedy and lustful.

After tasting the sweetness, Duan Zhigui was out of control, and used the beauty trick to eat it all over the world.

Just last year, in Tianxian Garden in Tianjin City, he spent 1.2 taels of silver to redeem Yang Cuixi's body and gave it to Aixinjueluo Zaizhen as a concubine.

Because governors of three provinces were to be established outside the customs, Duan Zhigui succeeded in winning the first place by currying favor with Aixinjueluo and Zaizhen, acting as governor of HLJ.

But to say that Yang Cuixi is an infatuated person, that's overthinking.

This girl looks ordinary, but Gu Ying hangs around, there is a lot of love in her eyes, she is not a worry-free person at first glance.

When he learned that Yang Cuixi was bought away, Li Shutong knew that the man he was holding hands with had a powerful and amazing background, and was immediately discouraged. Coupled with the sad news of his mother's death, he became devastated and went to study in Japan to escape reality.

But Zhao Chuanxin saw his true face and appearance at this time, but he couldn't understand it.

A thousand words can be boiled down to one sentence: that's it?
Zhao Chuanxin moved his butt uncomfortably, and said, "Hey, maybe I really suffer from prosopagnosia now? Can't tell the difference between beauty and ugliness?"

It can't be said that she is ugly, but Zhao Chuanxin's evaluation is that of a man.

It was worse than Miao Cuihua, Takano Mariko, Zena Keith, and even Li Zining.

Not even Naoko Yuka.

Lao Li, Lao Li, Mr. Zhao must persuade you not to become a monk, is it not worth knowing?
Yang Cuixi didn't understand what Zhao Chuanxin meant by "face blindness", and asked nervously, "What?"

"Oh, it's all right, Miss Yang, hello!"

"Uh, hello."

Zhao Chuanxin's eyes wandered back and forth between Aixinjueluo Zaizhen and Yang Cuixi.

Suddenly, Zhao Chuanxin said: "Miss Yang, I have a friend who seems to recognize you in Japan now. His name is Li Shutong."

Yang Cuixi, who was originally terrified, trembled and hesitated to speak.Looking at the aggrieved Aixinjueluo Zaizhen sitting opposite, he still couldn't speak in the end.

"Humph!" Aixinjueluo Zaizhen couldn't help but speak. "Lu Xian, you are enough! This is my concubine's room, how dare you mention it, mention others in front of me?"

Aixinjueluo Zaizhen knew about Li Shutong, and when Zhao Chuanxin mentioned it, he was furious.

"Look at you, are you in a hurry? We're just chatting. By the way, are you the prince?"

"Hmph, not now, but sooner or later he will inherit the title."

"Then let me ask you, is your position as Minister a great official?"

"Hmph, it's not that big, I can barely follow the first rank!"

Zhao Chuanxin didn't respond, but the people around him gasped!

This person turned out to be a first-rank member?
"I heard that your father sold an official title and took back 700 million pounds of silver. Is this true?"

Zhao Chuanxin's expression was sincere, full of curiosity.

After all, building Lugang Town, training an insurance team, doing charity, fighting wars, investing in Hong Kong Island, investing in real estate in the United States, and the upcoming backwater army...all these things add up, and the money in your pocket is like a leaky ball. Quickly deflated.

Zhao Chuanxin is now interested in money.

The eyes of the people watching the excitement around were straightened, 700 million pounds, and their scalps were numb when they heard it.

1 pound is about 10 silver dollars, and 700 million pounds is 7000 million silver dollars!
I'm afraid that half of the Qing court has been sold?

This news is very high-level and very down-to-earth.

Aixinjueluo Zaizhen's hands and feet were not only trembling, but even his eyes were bloodshot.

Because what Zhao Chuanxin said was true.

Even if the number is slightly different, it is not bad.

"You bullshit!"

He couldn't care about anything, stood up and yelled at Zhao Chuanxin.

Zhao Chuanxin seemed to be frightened by his actions, and said at a loss: "Okay, okay, okay, I won't talk anymore, sit down quickly, you are so excited, you will make everyone mistakenly think this is true!"

"..."

His words made Aixinjueluo Zaizhen realize that he had done a stupid thing!
Yes, why are you so excited?

It's not this Lucian who caused the trouble, this person is a loser!

So she hurriedly sat down, but she couldn't hide her pale face and red eyes.

Zhao Chuanxin stopped talking to him.

He shook his legs and raised his neck and hummed: "Thunderstorm, thunderstorm, Aixinjueluo Yikuang's heart is so dark..."

Yikuang is Zaizhen's father.

"..." Aixinjueluo Zaizhen: "What did you say?"

"Didn't you hear? Then I'll say it again." Zhao Chuanxin said, "Explode thunder! Explode thunder! The spring breeze of Weixin swings the sledgehammer!"

"..."

Aixinjueluo Zaizhen and Yang Cuixi felt very tormented.

One is full of thoughts about how to get revenge, and the other feels uncomfortable.

Seeing that Aixinjueluo Zaizhen had stopped, Zhao Chuanxin smiled and got up: "Here, look at your smugness, be careful! Let me give you a seat."

Then he looked at the two obedient attendants who were beaten: "What are you two doing standing around? Find a place to sit, do you want to practice standing up?"

Aixinjueluo Zaizhen, who had changed seats, waved to his followers: "Sit down, too."

Seeing Aixinjueluo Zaizhen's anger, Zhao Chuanxin said with a smile: "Zaizhen, don't think about revenge, the consequences will be very serious."

Aixinjueluo Zaizhen glared at him, but said nothing.

This is obviously an expression of dissatisfaction.

Zhao Chuanxin asked him: "Zai Zhenna, where do you save your father's money? The cellar at home, or the bank?"

"What's your business?"

Zhao Chuanxin took out a cigar and lit it: "Look at what you said, it must have something to do with me. Your father is all the people's fat and people's ointment, and I am the one who ruled Xiaomin. I can't even ask? And the king Is there a law? Is there a law?"

Aixinjueluo Zaizhen became excited again, looked at the thirsty eyes of the people around him, and shouted loudly: "I declare here that this person is purely framed and slandered, all fabricated out of thin air."

Zhao Chuanxin took a puff of smoke: "Don't worry, you don't need to deliberately emphasize, we all understand, we all understand, everyone, don't you think so?"

"Yes, we understand."

"My lord, don't worry, I dare not go out and talk nonsense."

With a sweet throat, Aixinjueluo Zaizhen felt his chest constricted.

The only blame is to blame his father for being too greedy, not to mention the fact that even Pu Yi later complained that Daqing was buried in the hands of Aixinjueluo Zaizhen's father.

Even if he wasn't so ruthless, Zhao Chuanxin would never wrong anyone.

When he got off the train, Zhao Chuanxin thought that Aixinjueluo Zaizhen would trouble him.

He has already made preparations to concretize the title of "Little Black Dragon with Two Guns and Fast Legs".

However, calmly, another train backed up.

Coincidentally, Aixinjueluo Zaizhen and Yang Cuixi were in the same carriage with him again.

It's just that the two sides are far apart this time.

When Aixinjueluo Zaizhen found that Zhao Chuanxin got into the car, he quickly turned his head and let his followers occupy the remaining seats around him firmly.

Naturally, Zhao Chuanxin also saw them.

Originally, he didn't plan to go there to join in the fun, but it can be seen that the other party is so stingy, so he can't be used to it.

Walking away, he stretched out his hand and picked up the entourage: "I want to sit here, you go to the side."

The entourage can't let it go, otherwise, after returning, Aixinjueluo Zaizhen will definitely turn the tables.

So, he began to struggle with a face full of embarrassment and entanglement.

Even if you know you are not an opponent, you can still go.

Zhao Chuanxin, like Gu Zhiguan Yunchang, is a bully and flattery.

Probably wanting to understand the reason here, he let go of his followers.

At this time, a foreigner next to me said: "My friend, why don't you sit opposite me, there is a seat here. Can you understand English?"

The trains of this era are more advanced than the planes of later generations.

The ticket fee of several yuan is not affordable for ordinary families.

For example, if you want to drive a distance of more than a hundred miles, many people rely on their legs to measure it.

On the train, foreigners and domestic dignitaries and nobles are often seen, and passengers with patched clothes are hardly seen.

This is the first class carriage, and the ticket is more expensive.

This white man looks rich and should be middle class.

Seeing that he was quite friendly, Zhao Chuanxin smiled and sat opposite him.

"Friend, have you had any conflicts with them?"

Zhao Chuanxin shook his head and denied: "Why? We have a very good relationship. We talked all the way before, and they were very happy."

Aixinjueluo Zaizhen knew a little bit of English. In 1902, he represented the Qing court to England to attend the coronation ceremony of King Edward VII.

These few sentences were simple, and he roughly understood the semantics of Zhao Chuanxin.

I was so angry again.

Who is having a good time chatting with you?

The foreigner shrugged his shoulders: "It's best not to offend him. He should be an aristocrat in the Qing Dynasty, the powerful one. You can tell by looking at the top."

Zhao Chuanxin gave a thumbs up: "It's a bit level! Don't worry, my friend, he's just angry for a while, and he will figure it out."

"My name is Herbert Ponting, and I'm from the UK. I'm a photographer and I'm also very interested in filming. I think you are suitable to be an actor, because you are the most temperamental Chinese I have ever seen."

"Hehe." Zhao Chuanxin was happy: "Herbert, my friend. You can talk, so you can talk more, please continue!"

"Haha, you're funny. Somehow to call you?"

"Ethan, just call me Ethan. Are you the director? Why don't we make a movie? I've already thought of the name, and it's called——"The Chinese Beat Britain, Japan, the United States and Russia", and I will be the lead actor." !"

"..."

Damn, you said in front of me that you want to beat up my country, is that really good?

Herbert Ponting laughed dryly.

He said: "Sorry, although I am very interested, I have not yet set foot in the film industry. Moreover, what I want to shoot is not the kind of film you mentioned. You know, our country's scientific expedition team is planning to go to the polar regions Conducting scientific research. What I want to photograph is the ecological environment of the polar regions.”

In the past, Zhao Chuanxin fantasized about earning a lot of money and traveling all over the world, including Antarctica.

He suddenly remembered that he seemed to have seen the name Herbert Ponting when he checked the Antarctic data before.

This old man seems to have really gone to Antarctica and took a lot of photos and video materials.

He has always been interested in leaving a name in history, and asked: "When do you plan to shoot? Also, where are you going? Antarctica?"

"Do you know about Antarctica?" Herbert Ponting asked in surprise, "I thought that people in your country only care about state affairs at present."

"Hehe, you know, ever since the Qing court was forced to open the gate of the country, and when I opened my eyes to see the world, the first thing I saw was a robber coming to the door with a knife. In this case, it is impossible to draw too far away."

Herbert Ponting was a little embarrassed. Those robbers who came to the door with knives were Britain.

He argued: "This is a good thing, in fact, it is also for the economic development of the Qing people..."

"Develop a few!" Zhao Chuanxin forcibly interrupted. "You wait, I am willing to move someday, I will go to your UK to develop the economy. I will let your empire never set, and see the enthusiasm of our outsiders!"

"Uh, this..."

Their chatter is in full swing.

The other side.

Yang Cuixi whispered in Aixinjueluo Zaizhen's ear, "He can speak foreign language!"

"Hmph, so what if this person is despicable, outrageous, contemptuous of the imperial court, and can speak foreign language?"

At first he could understand a word or two, but later on Aixinjueluo Zaizhen was completely blind.

"Don't you find it strange? He is not afraid of your identity, master, and can speak foreign languages. This person must have a big background!"

Aixinjueluo Zaizhen's heart tightened and he narrowed his eyes.

He lowered his voice, and squeezed out a sentence through his teeth: "When we get to Yuan Weiting, no matter what background this person has, I will definitely make him look good!"

The train arrived in Tianjin.

Herbert Ponting enthusiastically left Zhao Chuanxin's contact information.

It is said that if Zhao Chuanxin wants to work in the film industry, he can introduce him to one or two.

"Ethan, you may not be able to be the protagonist, but there is still hope for the supporting role."

"Bullshit, I'll play a supporting role for someone else, so will he be the protagonist? On the contrary, if you decide to make a movie in the future, you can contact Xuan Tianzong in Hong Kong Island and I will tell you the address. If you are outside the customs, you can contact Du Lizi in Liaoxi. At that time, I will buy equipment and equipment, and you will shoot. I have already thought about the name of the movie, and it will be called "The Great Qing Stallion, The Sun Never Sets", or "Affair in the British Empire", or "The Beautiful Legend of Sheffield" ", "Lust·Britain·Caution"."

Herbert Ponting was blushing and breathing heavily.

Dude, feelings never set on us per capita slut is it?
"Ethan, you think of the name of the movie very well, but don't think about it in the future, this joke is not funny."

"Who is joking with you? As long as you say you can make a movie, and want to make a movie, come to me anytime."

Herbert Ponting was taken aback for a moment, could it be that this person has quite a lot of money?
But as far as he is concerned, among the Qing people, those with certain status will have followers when they go out.

For example, the senior official of the Qing court next to him brought two guards.

But this person is single-handedly, and sometimes he speaks very rudely, he really doesn't look like a top class in the Qing court.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay, Ethan, I will consider your proposal."

Immediately, the two bid farewell.

Because Zhang Zhankui was not notified, there was no pick-up.

After Zhao Chuanxin got out of the station, he looked at it very vigilantly.

Confirmed that no one was watching and rounding up this time, even if Aixinjueluo Zaizhen wanted to find fault, it was impossible to shake people so quickly.

He just got into a rickshaw.

In the past, he didn't want to take a rickshaw because he was diligent. At that time, he felt that pulling a rickshaw was very hard, so he refused out of pity.

But later I figured it out: people rely on this to eat, and if you don’t sit, they will lose a share of income, which is not beautiful!
"Master, drag me to the model prison."

The coachman didn't rush away, and tentatively said: "Model Prison, that's not close!"

"Let's go."

The coachman rolled his eyes: "Come on!"

He put the rag on his shoulders and walked away.

Sure enough, it was not close. After running for a long time, the coachman seemed to be exhausted before reaching the place.

"Here you are!"

"how much is it?"

The coachman coughed: "Chenghui, 2 yuan and 4 cents!"

"How much?" Zhao Chuanxin couldn't believe his ears. "2 yuan and 4 corners?"

His temperament has always been like this, he is stingy with the rich and generous with the poor.

If the coachman repays the account honestly, he will not only pay the travel expenses, but also give tips.

It's been like this a few times before.

But the coachman thought he was being taken advantage of and quoted a rip-off price.

This is also because Zhao Chuanxin is neatly dressed, the material looks expensive, and he speaks with a foreign accent, so the driver still quotes randomly.

Seeing Zhao Chuanxin's reaction, the driver was not surprised.

The same goes for every guest who gets ripped off.

"That's right, it's 2 yuan and 4 corners for such a long distance."

Rickshaw prices are roughly based on distance.

Equivalent to the distance of later generations, around 1200 meters, it is roughly less than 1 corner of the ocean.

Anyway, it's not that accurate, and if you ask for money, the two parties don't care about it.

After all, those who can afford a rickshaw must be worth a lot of money.When meeting foreigners, there is usually a little tip.

But according to this standard, Zhao Chuanxin broke the sky, which is 1 yuan and 3 cents.

Seeing that the coachman was sweating profusely and was about to lose his strength, Zhao Chuanxin was able to reward him with a piece of ocean as a tip.

But the premise is that he gives instead of being slaughtered.

So, he retracted half of his foot on the ground: "You send me back to the original place, and I will calculate according to your step count of 1.1 meters. If you give me a dime, I will break your leg ..."

(End of this chapter)