mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 267

What Pu Zehu does is not a small business.

His interests included cotton, shipbuilding, mining, cement, and even natural gas.

The largest wooden steel plate ship, the Daedongyang, was built by the "Daehan Shipping Company" of this gentleman.

In the future, he will also get involved in the banking industry. He will be one of the founders of the first commercial bank in Korea.

Therefore, as soon as he opened his mouth, the donation amounted to hundreds of thousands.

He said: "In the early stage, I will donate 10 yen to Mr. Zhao's God of War team. Later, I will add more slowly depending on the situation."

He was indeed very straightforward, telling Zhao Chuanxin clearly: if you do well, you will continue to pay, and if you do not do well, then goodbye.

Over the years, he has donated too much money.

But not every penny is spent.

After a long time, even if he is patriotic, he is unwilling to waste money.

10 yen is not too little.

The Japanese bought horse bones with thousands of dollars, and the reward for Song Binggan was only 20.

In the case that Zhao Chuanxin didn't want to pay out of his own pocket, the 10 yuan can be regarded as military expenses in the early stage.

He cheered up the homework: "Ah, you are so polite and generous. It is a great blessing that there are patriots like Brother Park in Korea. Why worry about not being able to regain the sovereignty? Brother Park, what business do you do?"

Pu Zehu told him everything.

Zhao Chuanxin frowned suddenly: "Are you still engaged in the copper industry in Yunnan?"

"Yes, I am also engaged in shipping. The Yankees found rich copper deposits in Yunnan and mined them. I also participate in the trade of copper mines, and at the same time, I also do shipping to earn two shares of money."

Zhao Chuanxin shook his head. For the sake of Pu Zehu's money, he decided to remind him: "Brother Pu, you should pay attention this year. The copper industry had better stop before autumn, because something will happen."

Pu Zehu was stunned: "No way. At this time, the price of copper in the United States has skyrocketed..."

Zhao Chuanxin said in his heart: If you are disobedient, you will have a share of the black-hearted money I earned.

As early as a few years ago, the copper magnate Fritz Heinze established the United Copper Corporation of America. In 02, the stock price had reached 8 million dollars.

Copper production is as high as 4 million tons per year.

But he had a sworn enemy—the Anaconda Copper Company.

Anaconda Copper produces a staggering 1.4 million tons a year.

The two sides have been fighting openly and secretly for many years, and Fritz Heinze has always been overwhelmed by Anaconda Copper.

He was quite unconvinced.

Later, the two sides started a lawsuit to compete for a mining right. Fritz Heinze lost, but continued to mine the mine in his own way.

He doesn't care about the courts.

In the end, Fritz Heinze paid a fine of 2 yuan and was able to get away easily.

First, this incident shows that the enforcement power of American courts is very low at this time.

Second, this reflects the characteristics of the primitive accumulation of capitalism in the United States where the weak prey on the strong and ignore the rule of law.

This Fritz Heinze brother was the trigger for the economic crisis that followed shortly thereafter.

If Pu Zehu's copper business accounts for the majority of his business, he may lose everything in the future.

Zhao Chuanxin was unwilling to disclose any news about the crisis, but warned again: "Brother Park, you are all on your own, Zhao will not harm you. Don't worry about transporting, and the rest will be done after this year."

Pu Zehu was skeptical.

But as Zhao Chuanxin said, Zhao Chuanxin has no reason to harm Pu Zehu.

"I'll go back and think about it."

He has been in the business field for many years, and it is impossible for him to give up some interests just because of Zhao Chuanxin's words.

Zhao Chuanxin made tofu mixed with shallots and fried clams with spicy sauce. This simple meal by the sea made Pu Zehu enjoy himself.

He asked, "Does Mr. Zhao also understand business?"

"I know a thing or two, I have a little business in China, and the big investment is mainly in the United States."

Pu Zehu became interested, satiated his chopsticks and said: "I know many famous businessmen in Korea, such as Li Shangzai, Jin Yujun and others. These are patriotic businessmen who donate money and materials for the anti-Japanese struggle. If Mr. Zhao can lead the God of War team to achieve something, they will also lend a helping hand. Moreover, Mr. Zhao is in business, and we can actually cooperate."

Zhao Chuanxin thought for a while, and the combination of these Korean businessmen is really a force to be reckoned with.

"I have some ideas, but I have to wait until next year. I will inform you at that time that we will join forces to make money from the Yankees."

Pu Zehu didn't know Zhao Chuanxin's financial strength, but he thought he could form an armed force in the Qing Dynasty, so it must be nonsense to say that he has no money.

As long as it's not an empty-handed white wolf.

So the host and guest ate the meal as soon as possible.

Pu Zehu left the money, and Zhao Chuanxin gave Pu Zehu a piece of seafood and a horse brand for self-defense.

"Brother Park, I see that your Yintang is black. These clams and scallops were taken home and boiled to strengthen your body. I spent a lot of money to buy this gun. I have kept it for many years. I burn incense and pray to it every day, and chant scriptures." Wen, you've already got a psychic power, so use it for self-defense."

Pu Zehu: "..."

Pu Zehu accepted the seafood politely.

He couldn't put it down.

But he didn't believe Zhao Chuanxin's nonsense about burning incense and praying.

He cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Zhao, we will meet later."

"Brother Pu, walk slowly and take care of yourself. If you need me, these homeless children on the street can just pick up one and whisper a few words, and the words will definitely be brought to you."

Pu Zehu was particularly convinced of this.

Who would have thought of gathering a group of stray wild children as an intelligence network?

……

Hasegawa is kind, a rigorous and serious person.

He likes clocks.

At this time, he was holding a watch in his hand. This was a precious gift from the emperor. It was very valuable. It was a smaller and more delicate timepiece after the pocket watch. It was artificially made in Switzerland. It is said that it took a long time to make such a watch. two years.

He likes to listen to the subtle grinding sound of the gears of the watch. The time is ground into particles of equal size by each gear.

The small voice will remind him that time flies and his career will be more intensive, and it will also make him forget the past when he was insulted by Zhao Chuanxin with the nameless stinky liquid.

That taste seemed to never dissipate in the mouthpiece, faintly stinky.

Itou Hirobumi knocked on the door and pushed in after getting a response.

"Commander Hasegawa, Li Xi didn't attend the abdication ceremony. I let the eunuch act as a substitute and completed the handover of the throne."

Hasegawa Haodao was taken aback for a moment, this was too much fun.

Ito Hirobumi could probably guess Hasegawa's intentions, so he said, "This is actually Li Wan's idea."

Hasegawa suddenly realized.

Sure enough, if you want to govern the Koreans, you have to rely on these guys.

This matter has become an established fact.

Hasegawa said kindly, "What should we do with the concubine Pu Qichun who came to us to seek refuge?"

Ito Hirobumi thought for a while and said, "I thought it should be publicized in the newspaper."

Hasegawa frowned: "So, don't you tell the people of Korea not to care about the Japanese, or your life will be in danger?"

This made Hirobumi Ito feel that Commander Hasegawa is really not suitable for civilian positions and does not understand people's hearts.

He said lightly: "Publishing in the newspaper has a positive effect instead. Zhao Chuanxin killed Pu Qichun and his wife and ransacked their home. This news will make the ministers who care about our Japanese empire sad and work together to fight against Zhao Chuanxin. In the newspaper, it only said that the God of War team killed people at will for money, but did not mention Pu Qichun's identity. However, we also told Li Wanyong and others about this in private..."

Yoshimichi Hasegawa admired how these people played tricks.

He praised: "Two birds with one stone, good strategy."

Just as he was talking, the secretary hurried in with the newspaper that just came out today.

Komichi Hasegawa glanced at the newspaper, his expression suddenly changed.

Ito Hirobumi asked: "Commander Hasegawa, what happened?"

Komichi Hasegawa picked up the newspaper and read it first, and then handed it to Hirobumi Ito: "We don't need to publish the newspaper. The thief Zhao Chuanxin took the lead in fabricating the story and published it in the "Daehan Daily News."

Ito Hirobumi froze, picked up the newspaper and read it.

The newspaper said: On that day, the God of War squad and the Japanese army fought fiercely in the city alleys.Zhao Chuanxin passed by a family, and the head of the family claimed to be Pu Qichun, the life officer.It is said that the union of Korea and Japan is the trend of the times, so that Zhao Chuanxin understands the current affairs and puts down his arms and surrenders.Zhao Chuanxin was furious and vowed to shed the last drop of blood to protect the sovereignty and territory of Korea.Looking up to the sky and reciting poems: I smile to the sky from the horizontal knife, and go to Kunlun with my heart and gall.After reading, kill Pu Qichun.Pu Qichun's wife scolded Zhao Chuanxin and all the anti-Japanese struggle guards and common people, saying that they would die badly.Zhao Chuanxin shot and killed his wife...

my cao...

Ito Hirobumi felt his scalp go numb.

Zhao Chuanxin really understands making up stories.

He dared to swear to the sky that Zhao Chuanxin was definitely not the kind of self-sacrificing and selfless person, this poem was a joke to him.

Zhao Chuanxin's sinister intentions, he can also guess one or two, it is nothing more than trying to muddy the water in Korea, where is there any nobility to plead for the lives of the people of Korea?
"Ba Ga, Zhao Chuanxin..."

Seeing that Ito Hirobumi was even more angry than he had eaten Sho at the time, Hasegawa Yomichi persuaded: "Ito Supervisor, don't get angry. Those who pass on Zhao's salary are also the generation of jumping beams. It is still necessary to win on the battlefield with a dignified and upright teacher." Victory in the end."

Ito Hirobumi was originally very deep in the city, but Zhao Chuanxin was so good at dancing that he couldn't suppress his inner anger.

He took a deep breath: "Commander Hasegawa, since that's the case, the next step is up to you."

In fact, the news about Park Qichun is only the first step.

Even, on Liang Qiduo's desk, he already had the outline of the second news article. As long as there is a snotty boy to report the news, he only needs to fill in some details, and it will be published in the newspaper.

We all know a storm is coming, the question is when.

……

According to statistics, there are 168 islands in Jemulpo. These islands are of different sizes and scattered around.

Currently, there are only more than 90 inhabited islands.

on an island,

Zhao Chuanxin was on the beach, wearing mud trowel gloves, gathering the sand into a tower and condensing it into a stone monument.

He took out the elven carving knife and carved a few words on the stone tablet: War God Island - March 33rd, Guangxu [-]rd year.

The characters are made of funny cobblestones, so that they can stand out from the crowd.

Compared with calligraphy, Zhao Chuanxin has no advantage in this era.

Let's be more straightforward and blackmail yourself: Lao Tzu's handwriting is so unique, so I like it.

Many years later, in the era of "rough pen writing floating heart" in Korea, this typeface became popular, and they called it - War God font.

On the beach, Zhao Chuanxin paced with his hands behind his back after finishing the stele.

Xian Yubin had already run around the island and scouted the terrain.

He said out of breath, "Sir, there is no one on the island. There is fresh water, but the place is too small. There is a place with gravel, which is quite hidden. I will take you there."

At this time, Zhao Chuanxin was wearing a long robe with fluttering sleeves, and he had an immortal air with his hands behind his back.

"Lead the way."

The reason why this place is hidden is that it is surrounded by several green hills, and there is a shallow water pool in the center. Around the pool, there are gravel beaches that are not conducive to the growth of plants, and there are also green bushes. herbaceous aroma.

Not an ideal place to live, the humidity can be very heavy here.

But as a temporary station, it is enough.

Zhao Chuanxin put on the mud trowel gloves, stretched out his left hand, and muttered: "Baptized by the holy fire of Trosda, cast by the waves of Poseidon, in the name of the God of War, I summon your divine power—start!"

A scene that Xian Yubin will never forget in his life appeared before his eyes.

The gravel on the ground swept, and the clear sand washed by the water melted in the air, gathered, and squeezed to form a solid wall.

Wherever Zhao Chuanxin passed, the foundation of the wall was formed and rose from the ground.

With trembling fingers, Xian Yubin touched the stone wall, but he didn't feel the burning of his hand, which meant that it wasn't cast with fire, it was—a spell!
Zhao Chuanxin said it was quite fun.

He can play with and change the shape of these stone walls rising from the ground.

Take it how you want.

This kind of carving is more rough than his carving skills between square inches, but it is also more interesting.

Carving on small pieces such as jade, turquoise, southern red agate, and ivory is completely different from chiseling on a wall, a house, or even a mountain.

Zhao Chuanxin not only wiped out the wall, but also used more gravel to form lines to form a natural relief relief.

Take out the elf carving knife to carefully modify these lines. At first, he was a general riding a horse. Judging from the lack of stirrups, this general should have lived in a long time ago.

The horseshoes are galloping, the cloak is fluttering, although there is no wind drawn, Xian Yubin seems to hear the wind whistling in his ears.

In front, there is still a general on horseback. The shape of the galloping horse has changed slightly. On the horse's back, the general's helmet is inserted into the feathers, his waist is tied into his back, his shoulders are folded, his face is like Fu Fen, his sword eyebrows are inserted into the sky, his forehead is inserted into his maidservant, a pair of The handsome eyes are white and clear, and he is holding a Fang Tian painting halberd.

As Zhao Chuanxin moved forward, the posture of the horse and the appearance of the general on the horse were different.

In the end, there was an equally tall man, riding on a stopped tall horse, also with a beautiful beard, but with a cigar in his mouth, and a rifle across the horse's back, with a majestic expression.

It looks like a modern person.

Isn't this exactly Zhao Chuanxin?

Xian Yubin didn't understand art, but he understood it roughly.

Zhao Chuanxin is painting the ancient gods of war on the wall, such as Xiang Yu, Huo Qubing, Lu Bu, Chen Qingzhi, Yang Zaixing...

At a glance, it looks like the same generation of gods of war riding fast horses, traveling through time and space until today.

Then he, Zhao Chuanxin, is also the God of War, and has the same status as them.

Sure enough, Zhao Chuanxin engraved another line of words: "All the past, count the romantic figures, and look at the present!"

He took two steps back triumphantly, looking at the wall with his hands behind his back, with a complacent look on his face.

After adding this sentence, these reliefs have a deep outline of time and space, and have a boldness measured by centuries.

The stick of future generations, even if you don't know his god of war, Zhao Chuanxin.

War God Island, I think it will become a famous scenic spot in the future.

Zhao Chuanxin asked Xian Yubin: "Look, what's the difference between this row of war gods at the end?"

Xian Yubin scratched his head: "The front is majestic, but the last one looks, um, a little cynical."

"For Liao, they are all trying to be heroes, but the God of War at the end has reached the stage of perfection. There is no need to pretend to be aggressive in front of others, and the name of God of War will spread like wildfire. This is the state."

Xian Yubin: "..."

Next, Zhao Chuanxin did not build another wall, but erected stone pillars one by one.

Xian Yubin asked curiously, "Sir, aren't you going to build a wall?"

"That wall was only built by me for the relief. For the rest, just set up a few pillars and build a grass shed to shelter from the rain."

Isn't this called coercion?

The emotional effort is so great, just to make a name in the world.

Zhao Chuanxin erected the pillars, and the rest of the shelves had to wait for the members of the God of War team to come back and cut down trees to build them.

After roughly finishing it, Zhao Chuanxin looked around and saw that those mountain buns were really short.

So I climbed up a bare hill, transformed it with mud trowel gloves, and raised it layer by layer.

The half-moon-shaped mountain top looks like a mountain bag on the outward side, but it is taller.

On the inward side, there are rows of steps, and there is a hidden lookout at the top, where you can observe the sea in the distance and be alert to the Japanese fleet that may appear at any time.

Zhao Chuanxin observed it and found that the lookout was still a little conspicuous.

He shouted to Xian Yubin: "Go dig a small tree here."

Xian Yubin went to dig a hibiscus tree and carried it up to the top of the mountain.

Zhao Chuanxin moved the hibiscus to the outside of the mountain to block the lookout, let Xian Yubin help him up, and ran back to look out by himself.

"No, move to the side, blocking the line of sight."

After several adjustments, I finally found the right place to arrange the hibiscus.

The problem is coming again.

This hill is full of sand and stones, and occasionally a tenacious weed grows out of the cracks in the rocks, but obviously the hibiscus moved over may not have that kind of vitality and tenacity.

If you move it over and die, it would be too eye-catching.

Zhao Chuanxin thought for a while: "How about pouring some water?"

Xian Yubin shook his head: "People move living trees and kill them. Sir, watering is useless unless there is fertile soil here."

"Hey, wait a minute, I remember you said that around the Seoul Grand Hotel, there are weird and lush weeds, isn't it?"

"Uh, that's it."

"Bury the roots first."

After the roots were buried, Zhao Chuanxin told Xian Yubin, "Stay back, and be careful not to be accidentally injured."

Xian Yubin was taken aback, not knowing what he was going to do, so he hurriedly retreated.

Zhao Chuanxin took out the old god's chamber pot, and shook his wrist for three o'clock.

A cool, amber-colored liquid in the sun, which looked very attractive, poured out and poured on the sandy stone at the root of the tree.

This liquid penetrates slower than water, slowly filling the gaps in the sand and gravel.

However, a stench permeated the air instantly.

Xian Yubin: "Ugh..."

Zhao Chuanxin turned around and ran away without saying a word.

Although he ran a long distance, the sea breeze still vaguely carried the stench over.

Only then did Zhao Chuanxin let go of his breath, looked at Xian Yubin who had vomited a wave, and said, "Didn't I tell you to stay away?"

Xian Yubin wiped his mouth: "I thought the distance was enough, but I didn't expect it to be this kind of accidental injury."

Zhao Chuanxin patted him on the shoulder with a smile: "This smell dissipates quickly, and it shouldn't be long before you can smell it."

The liquid in the old god's chamber pot was really smelly when it came out of the pot.

But in the evening, the taste is like a dozen rounds of tea, which is already very bland.

Zhao Chuanxin said: "Xianyubin, go up and see, is the tree alive?"

Xian Yubin's face was full of embarrassment, he didn't want to vomit again.

Seeing this, Zhao Chuanxin said, "I still have to cook, we have to divide the work and cooperate. Don't you have dinner?"

When eating, it is Xian Yubin's seven inches.

(End of this chapter)