mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 731: Only the blade and the muzzle can be taken
Regarding the ownership of the Kaiping Coal Mine, Ye Rongguang only knew roughly.

Everyone's words are incomplete, and the authorities are even more confused.

However, Ye Rongguang was certain of one thing.

At that time, the Kaiping Mining Bureau, a coal mine in the undisputed territory of the Qing Dynasty, had to determine its ownership in a purely Western manner in a Western court decorated with robes, wigs, scales, and debates.

Regardless of the dynasty, any Chinese who still thinks they are Chinese will feel aggrieved after hearing this.

Now that Zhao Chuanxin has all the details, Ye Rongguang no longer thinks about whether this matter can be done in the end. Even if Zhao Chuanxin kills a few more culprits, it will be very satisfying.

If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, Ye Rongguang would even want to drink a few drinks and express his feelings.

The Longqi incident made him extremely aggrieved.

Not long after, the soldier came back with a stack of paper.

Zhao Chuanxin took out the fountain pen he carried with him and handed it to De Cuilin: "You know the Kaiping Mine and related industrial structures, you write the agreement. I am the same as Zhang Yi, I won't even look at it after you finish writing, and just sign it .”

After saying that, he got up and kicked Zhang Yi's body, which was so cold...

Ye Rongguang was so happy, as if he had been poured a basin of cold water on him in the dog days of summer.

At first, Zhang Yi, a second-rate idiot, signed without even looking at it. He was deceived by De Cuilin and Hu Hua without even realizing it. Later, when he found out that he had been deceived, he just lay down and accepted the benefits.

Now Zhao Chuanxin bluntly said that he signed the agreement without reading it, just like Zhang Yi at the time, but Ye Rongguang knew that if this guy dared to do something fishy, ​​he would definitely end up worse than Zhang Yi.

Sure enough, De Cuilin was extremely nervous and wiped the sweat from her forehead repeatedly: "Mr. Zhao, this, this, writing the sale agreement and transfer agreement requires original documents to capture the secrets, an asset list, and a shareholder list. As far as I know , small shareholders include celebrities like Morrison, the chief reporter of The Times, and they all need to hand over their equity, otherwise we will lose our shareholder support..."

Zhao Chuanxin waved his hand: "What is Li Hongzhang saying? All previous agreements are null and void. I will write that all the existing assets of Kaiping Coal Mine will be transferred to my name. All previous equity interests will be null and void. Quan will treat their investment as a failure. I bought the mine just to put it there and look good without any help from others..."

De Cuilin and Wei Ying were speechless.

De Cuilin continued: "But without the recognition of the British consul and the signature of Governor Yuan of Zhili, the effectiveness of this agreement..."

"I, Zhao Chuanxin, put these three words on my desk, which is the king's law!"

Ye Rongguang looked sideways when he heard this.

De Cuilin stopped talking nonsense and started writing.

Wei Ying looked on with cold eyes.

In Yushengxuan, there was only the rustle of pens and dragons and snakes.

But the gossip is already flying.

First, the news that a Chinese killed and insulted foreigners in the first-class carriage of the Beijing-Fenghuang Railway spread before the train arrived at Shanhaiguan.

Countless telegrams were sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Qing court. Many countries protested at the same time and demanded that the Qing court hand over the murderer immediately.

Secondly, at the entrance of Tangshan Town Yamen, in Yushengxuan, news spread that Zhizhou Ye Rongguang and Wei Ying, the current person in charge of Kaiping Mine, were trapped by thieves.

At this time, the Qing court's government offices were leaking information from all sides, and the news was quickly passed to the British garrison.

Since the signing of the Treaty of Xinchou, the great powers have stationed heavy troops in major concessions and coastal cities, as well as along important railway lines, especially along the Tianjin-Weihe-Jingshi Railway.

There are a large number of British troops stationed nearby.

The news was passed to the Kaiping mining area, and British engineers soon contacted the local garrison.

The local garrison was already on alert because they had received news that a British man had been killed on the Beijing-Fenghuang Railway.

The local British garrison immediately dispatched a large team and marched towards Yushengxuan.

At the same time, Aixinjueluo Yikuang was also in a state of distress.

Envoys from various countries in Beijing united to request a note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for an explanation.

But currently Aixinjueluo Yikuang knows nothing about who the murderer is.

Immediately afterwards, he received a telegram from Luanzhou, saying that the prefect Ye Rongguang and Wei Ying of Kaiping Mine were detained.

Aixinjueluo Yikuang slumped on the chair and rubbed his presbyopic eyes: "It's a troubled year, it's a troubled year... I have to report this to Lafayette."

Since the Gengzi Rebellion was suppressed, in recent years, only a few people have been bold enough to make trouble.

If things happened in the south, Cixi would be the first to think of Sun Gongwu.

But the farce happened near the capital, so there was no need to think about it. Cixi smashed the tea bowl to pieces, holding her chest and breathing heavily: "Traitor, Zhao Chuanxin's thief who was so beaten that he didn't even have a few ounces of flesh left, must be him! "

Aixinjueluo Yikuang: "..."

Don't say it, you really don't say it... After Cixi's prodding, he also felt that it must be Zhao Chuanxin who did it.

Aixinjueluo Yikuang pondered: "Old Buddha, if not, will you directly tell the world that the murderer is passing on Zhao's salary?"

If it's Zhao Chuanxin, then that's fine. If not, then put the shit basin on Zhao Chuanxin's head to divert the attention of the great powers.

Just like when Japan and Russia fought a war outside the customs, the Qing government sat back and watched and felt complacent that it had taken advantage. The same is true now.

When Cixi heard this, she said, "Okay, let them make trouble, and that's it!"

The "Outline of the Constitution" recently approved by the Qing court has aroused fierce public opinion, because it not only failed to implement the constitutional monarchy that everyone expected, but instead consolidated the imperial power...

Cixi was unwilling to wipe Zhao Chuanxin's butt. Her own mess still needed to be resolved.

If we say that the approval of the "Outline of the Constitution" has caused waves, it has already extended to Japan.

The Sun Gongwu camp founded the "Min Bao" in Japan.

Since the publication of "Min Bao", it has been quarreling with the reformist newspaper "Xin Min Cong Bao" headed by Kang Youwei and Liang Qichao.

"Min Bao" advocated republicanism, while "Xinmin Congbao" advocated autocracy.

"Min Bao" advocated the establishment of a constitution based on civil rights, while "Xin Min Cong Bao" advocated an enlightened and authoritarian government.

The two sides exchanged words and the fight was fierce.

Because "Min Bao" was founded in Japan, there were actually people in Sun Gongwu's camp who saw Japan's ambition to invade China and published an article exposing it, which was banned once.Although the matter was not mentioned directly again later, it was alluded to.

Japan has long been dissatisfied with this. Recently, because the Qing court approved the "Outline of the Constitution" to consolidate imperial power, the writer of "Min Bao" immediately became angry and ridiculed. The debate between the two sides reached an unprecedented peak.

"Min Bao" began to radically advocate assassination, while "Xinmin Congbao" opposed assassination.

Japan directly banned "Min Bao" on the pretext of advocating assassination.

The approval of the "Outline of the Constitution", a trend that went against the times, also blew to the northwest.

Qi Zhenlu put down the newspaper and said angrily: "Seeing that the autumn harvest is coming, I have to start preparations."

His younger brother Qi Zhenhai was beside him but hesitated to speak.

Li Feihu was still a little confused: "Why does this "Outline of the Constitution" make Fei Qing so angry?"

"The establishment of a constitutional monarch has become a mirror image, and the corrupt officials in Liangzhou will only get worse. Now the only way to control corruption is to use violence." Qi Zhenlu calmed down his anger and explained to him.

Li Feihu remembered something: "But I went to fly in the sky a few days ago, and was told by that doll that Shopkeeper Zhao had gone out and I don't know when he would come back. Fei Qing, do you think it's strange? There are so many heroes flying in the sky, and now they are all Being ordered around by a kid with no hair on his head."

"Are you talking about shopkeeper Zhao's apprentice?" Qi Zhenlu asked.

"Yes, why did Shopkeeper Zhao accept a doll apprentice?"

"A few days ago, Wang changed his name and came to visit. I heard it all. It is said that although the doll is young, he is a better strategist than his master, but he has no ability in fists and feet."

Wang changed his name and came to Liangzhou to rehearse deep in the desert with the core members of the Lao Clan Association.

Li Feihu stroked his beard: "This reminds me of the rehearsal that Wang changed his name to. What exactly is a rehearsal?"

"This..." Qi Zhenlu shook his head: "I don't know, flying in the sky is weirdly tight."

When it was already dark in Yushengxuan, the sun was setting in the sky.

In the restaurant, a group of people had just finished eating.

Benjamin Goldberg laid out drawings on the dining room table and a sand tray on another table.

Everyone is drinking tea.

Wang changed his name and asked Benjamin Goldberg: "Why did you get a needle eye?"

Benjamin Goldberg has a big swollen eye, probably caused by the change of season.

He said calmly: "Don't make a fuss, it's like this after seeing Liu Ai too much."

Liu Ai, who was wiping the table next to him with a "sultry" attitude, rolled his eyes: "I look pleasing to the eye, so don't slander me. Who are you?" Benjamin Goldberg chuckled: "I am an outsider."

Liu Ai: "..."

At this time, Guo Tieer took the measuring stick and Bao Mixin hurried over.

"Look, our shopkeeper just planted some millet. The size of the millet is so amazing and majestic. Guess what it looks like?"

When everyone saw the plump and straight corn sticks, they were all ashamed and silent.

Seeing that everyone ignored him, Guo Tie'er felt a little embarrassed and took out another stick of corn: "Look, this is a stick of corn that I stole from outside. It's so shrunken and small. Guess what it looks like?"

This stick of stolen corn is short and the grains on it are sparse and ugly.

This time, everyone could no longer say silence, but was a little annoyed.

"Guo Heizi, what the hell do you want to say?" Wang changed his name and shouted.

Guo Tieer didn't understand why everyone had this reaction. He scratched his head and said, "What I mean is that the stick of corn grown by the shopkeeper looks like a tall and tall pine; while the stick of corn stolen from outside looks like an inconspicuous Haloxylon ammodendron."

"Blank!" Everyone yelled.

Tianshangfei's promotion of Mandarin is successful.

Everyone spoke with emphasis.They are all getting closer to Zhao Chuanxin and Benjamin Goldberg.

The potsticker was so proud that he took the corn he stole from outside and said, "When the corn grows like this, I can eat two acres of land in one meal, haha!"

Wang changed his name and rolled his eyes: "Idiot!"

Benjamin Goldberg imitated Zhao Chuanxin and flossed his teeth, then threw them on the ground.

Liu Ai hurriedly put his hands on his waist and yelled: "There is a trash can that is not used, why do you throw it on the ground and have me sweep it? It's really annoying."

Benjamin Goldberg spit out the shredded meat, stood up and clapped his hands: "Okay, stop talking nonsense, that's not important. Now let's plan tomorrow's rehearsal."

This loss is exactly the same as Zhao Chuanxin.

If they didn't have an Asian face and a Caucasian face, maybe everyone would think that Benjamin Goldberg was the illegitimate son of Zhao Chuanxin.

Everyone immediately put down their tea cups and gathered around.

Now that Benjamin Goldberg has this appeal, everyone must obey.

Benjamin Goldberg assigned the tasks to a group of several people, where to attack, how to intercept the soldiers, and how to avoid bloody conflicts, all in a very orderly manner.

Finally, he said: "Tomorrow, we will rehearse like this."

He has already set up a simulation venue in the desert.

The crowd clapped.

……

De Cuilin has written the "Agreement of Sale" and the "Agreement of Transfer".

Although Zhao Chuanxin said he would not read it, he still handed the two contracts to Zhao Chuanxin.

As expected, Zhao Chuanxin didn't even look at it, and casually signed his name in traditional Chinese.

Then he handed the two agreements to Weiying: "Sign it!"

All the diners in Yushengxuan stretched their necks.

They were no longer so afraid at this time. It was obvious that Zhao Chuanxin had a clear target and would not easily harm others.

Weiying pursed her lips tightly, clenched her fists and said, "I won't sign."

"Think about it again?" Zhao Chuanxin smiled half-heartedly: "If you sign with fewer parts on your body, the gain outweighs the loss."

Wei Ying's body trembled, but he still shook his head.

Even if the agreement does not have legal effect, as long as he signs it, it will be equivalent to betraying the Eastern Synjadi and his future will be ruined.

Zhao Chuanxin said to De Cuilin: "Go and hold down his legs. You don't need your legs to sign anyway."

De Cuilin looked at Weiying and Zhao Chuanxin helplessly, and finally focused on Ye Rongguang.

He wanted Ye Rongguang to intercede for him.

Even though he kept saying that he was on Zhao Chuanxin's side, he still had some residual hope in his heart, hoping that the British Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Zhu Erdian would understand his situation at this time.

But if he helps the tyrants and breaks Weiying's legs for Zhao Chuanxin, the last glimmer of hope will be shattered.

A sneer appeared on Ye Rongguang's lips, thinking to himself that when you and Hu Huahua were running around to defraud Molin Company of coal mines, why didn't you think of today?
Not to mention pleading for him, if you don't say a few words of ridicule, it will be considered as if he is soft-hearted.

Zhao Chuanxin raised his eyebrows: "Huh? De Cuilin? If I cut you with a knife, you will definitely be bruised and purple."

De Cuilin looked at the ridiculously long Miao Dao with a faint trace of blood that had not been wiped clean. How could it be that it was green and purple? Maybe it was just a patch here and there in Yushengxuan?

He trembled and came to Weiying, who looked at him in disbelief.

But De Cuilin gritted her teeth and lifted Weiying's leg.

Wei Ying naturally struggled fiercely, but De Cuilin risked her life and held down his legs with a force that she had almost forgotten.

Zhao Chuanxin held a cigar in his mouth, took out the Redemption Scepter, and raised it high.

Wei Ying was so frightened that he peed: "I sign, I sign..."

Zhao Chuanxin nodded, and De Cuilin put Weiying's legs down while sweating profusely.

"I believe that there is still true love in the world, and the glory of humanity is fully revealed at this moment!" Zhao Chuanxin happily pushed the agreement. "Let me tell you first. I am not as despicable as De Cuilin and Hu Hua. I deceived you. I made the deal in an upright and upright manner with many witnesses."

Weiying: "..."

De Cuilin: "..."

Ye Rongguang blurted out the words "happy".

Waiting for Wei Ying to sign the agreement with a look of death on his face.

The foreigners in Yushengxuan remained silent, but the conscientious Chinese suddenly stood up and applauded.

"Well done, Mr. Zhao!"

"Mr. Zhao has vented his anger on us in Luanzhou!"

"It was worth the scare today."

Ever since they figured out Zhao Chuanxian's identity, they were really afraid of him.

Although Zhao Chuanxin has the title of God of Killer and Butcher, those are the names given by foreigners.

Although Zhao Chuanxin killed a waiter, the waiter was asking for trouble.

To be honest, people are still willing to give Zhao Chuanxin a thumbs up for what he has done in recent years.

Zhao Chuanxin stood up and raised his hands to the surrounding people: "It's a small skill, not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning...

It is Zhao's fault that you are frightened today.

Today, in recapturing the Kaiping Coal Mine, Zhao did not seek profit or selfish desires, but only gave a sigh of relief to the people of Luanzhou and stopped the bleeding of the mountains and rivers.

Zhao's expectation was correct. The knife attack this time was too harsh, and the British devils would definitely not give up.

Let them fight for as long as they want.They continued to fight until they gave up the Kaiping Coal Mine.

The country is weak, the people lack food and clothing, we do not have strong ships and cannons, and our soldiers are not as well trained as foreigners.

Our own coal mine rights are still being litigated by foreigners. This is a huge fucking joke!
We are not strong enough, but,
Bloodiness is our last line of defense.

The dignity Zhao wants can only be obtained at the point of a knife or a gun.

Everyone, please spread what Zhao said. If there are any innocent casualties, I hope the people will understand! "

There was silence in Yushengxuan.

Then the crowd exploded!

(End of this chapter)