mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 872 Lubin Mansion, a depression in worldly affairs

The prefect wore a coat custom-made by Brooks Brothers, a three-piece suit made of double palace silk fabric made in Lugang Town, and his handmade leather shoes were polished to a shine.

Four to six points on the back, fluffy and dry.

On his wrist is a Santos watch, and on his finger is a silver ring engraved with Hebrew scriptures. If you look carefully and recognize the Hebrew text, you will know that it says - when you save a life, You saved the whole world!
Today's welcome banquet was very grand, so Zhao Chuanxin not only changed his clothes, but also got some water and combed back his frizzy and messy hair.

Even though the most handsome man in the room is Yao Jia, to be considered the most handsome man, he must be the prefect.

It blinds the eyes of new public officials.

Jiang Jian muttered: "Master Magistrate, it turns out there is still such a side."

Tang Qunying immediately sang the opposite: "Apart from the fact that his skin looks better and he can fight better, I don't think there's anything wrong with it."

A beautiful little girl next to him said displeasedly: "Nonsense, the prefect has eyebrows like falcon wings, eyes like stars, a tall figure, and is also a civil servant and a military officer..."

The little girl is Xiao Ling'e brought by Hu Er.

After all, this thing is too mysterious. Believe it or not, Zhao Chuanxin has accurately predicted it; believe it or not, it is more difficult to judge whether a world war can start than whether an individual will live or die.

Zhao Banxian's reputation is well established.

In my opinion, war is about to break out within a few years.

Zhao Chuanxin's eyebrows were stern: "The last time Lubin Mansion was prosperous was during the Russo-Japanese War. Mao Zi made purchases on a large scale. As soon as the war ended, the economy of the former Manchuria immediately went into depression, and businessmen left one after another. It can be seen that, War makes money."

Zhao Chuanxin came to the court and took off his coat. Cui Fenghua, the loser, quickly took it and helped him hang it up.

When Cixi and Guangxu were still alive, Zhao Chuanxin predicted their death dates and published them overseas in the form of comics.

Zhao Chuanxin's predictions are famous.

This is so relevant.

The noise stopped and everyone said: "..."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

So flattering.

This incident caused a huge stir both at home and abroad.

Can't sing.

If you don't understand, just ask. Yang Sangda likes to wonder: "Sir, what does this have to do with our Lubin Mansion?"

Some people feel that the matter has nothing to do with them, some feel that there is an opportunity to take advantage of it, and some people think why are they talking about this without informing the governor?

The newly joined public officials felt that the prefect was somewhat shameless.

Zhao Chuanxin fastened the black butterfly buttons on his suit. He didn’t need to deliberately change his voice like Sun Yanguang. He opened his mouth with a subwoofer effect and could resound throughout the audience: “Everyone, please wait, your most beloved prefect is back. .Listen to me before we start the banquet."

"Humph……"

Everyone reacts differently.

Everyone looked at him.

But that's the truth.

What problems can concessions solve?
Zhao Chuanxin continued: "You may not have discovered that the Balkans have been torn apart by the opposition and local wars between the countries there. Serbia and Nicholas II had an eye-to-eye, so the Austro-Hungarian Empire regarded Serbia as a thorn in its side; during the Franco-Prussian War, France ceded the two provinces of Alsace and Lorraine to Germany. Germany was worried that France would try to take them back, so it wanted to maintain friendly relations with Britain. However, after William II came to power, he vigorously developed large warships, and his rapid industrialization process This is undoubtedly a challenge to maritime hegemony where the sun never sets.

But Lubin Mansion needs a naysayer to stand up.

Even the bowls and chopsticks flew up, which shocked everyone.

Tang Qunying stopped playing devil's advocate.

At this time, Zhao Chuanxin analyzed the international situation, leaving everyone doubtful.

Zhao Chuanxin opened his mouth, and the quiet effect was excellent.

"Ah, okay, okay..." Tang Qunying stopped her: "Sister, listen to my advice, women must be independent and self-reliant, and they must not only have eyes for men all day long..."

He was not angry at all, and said with a smile: "Look at the Qing court. Whenever it conflicts with foreign powers, it always tells people immediately - I am kind, I am a good person, and I am harmless. But what can I get in exchange? ? It’s getting worse. Because you are easy to bully. What a country or a region needs is not truth, goodness and beauty. Evil people are in power, and good people are unlucky. This is called the Age of Ending Dharma in Buddhism. In the Age of Ending Dharma, you must strike first to gain strength, and you have to work with everyone Gearing up."

Zhao Chuanxin suddenly slammed the table and made a "bang" sound.

Tang Qunying, who loves to play devil's advocate, immediately said: "Why do you say this, sir?"

Tang Qun was stuck in English and could not refute.

The trigger of the war most likely started with local friction, most likely between Serbia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. "

Zhao Chuanxin said cheerfully: "Tsarist Russia's participation in the war, do you think it has anything to do with us?"

For various reasons, Britain, France, and Russia have formed a vague alliance; Germany and Austria have secretly become one.

The Qing court had practiced military training for many years and spent countless hours, but it still made concessions in every conflict.

Zhao Chuanxin had long seen that she was a prick.

Then he spoke: "Every night when I am unable to sleep due to the noise of the stars, I am thinking - in this era, there are so many serious and serious people. It would be fine if they were all gentlemen, but most of them are sanctimonious. We are talking about it. What about Binfu? Let’s not be serious, we should be real villains, just like bad guys.”

Zhao Chuanxin lit a cigar under the spotlight.

I blanch...

Yang Sangda's eyes widened: "This..."

Want to make war fortune?
No wonder Master Zhifu said he wanted to be a villain and a villain.

Zhao Chuanxin said loudly: "Not only that, we have to prepare in advance to make the war more intense, to let the saws come and go, to let these dogs all die in Dunkirk, the Marne River, and the Aisne River, and to let Nico La II lost his troops and generals, so we took the opportunity to take back as much as we could."

Unexpectedly, I never expected that today would be a climax right at the beginning.

Everyone's blood was boiling and their scalps were numb.

No matter which camp you belong to, there is nothing wrong with taking back the country.

On this point, everyone agrees.

Jiang Jian's voice trembled: "Sir, what should we do?"

"How to do it? Do it well! Let you do your best and do your best. Lubin Mansion has high salaries, so you should be your own officials with high salaries to support integrity. I know that high salary may not be able to stop greed, but before I achieve my goal, Whoever dares to harm the public and enrich his private life will be chopped into pieces by me!"

Everyone's hearts were awe-inspiring.

Zhao Chuanxin wanted to kill him, and that was not just a joke.

Jiang Jian suddenly thought of something: "Sir, this matter is of great importance. There are many people talking today. If word gets out..."

"Haha..." Zhao Chuanxin said disdainfully: "If word spreads, there will be a lot of things that should happen. Even if it reaches the ears of Nicholas II, the development of the world situation has become unstoppable. Okay, let's start the party! "

Zhao Chuanxin was not completely defenseless. When he just spoke, he had already kicked out the irrelevant personnel.

Those left behind are all public officials of Lubin Prefecture.

Why did Zhao Chuanxin say such words?

Xingyue analyzed for him that once people have goals, they can reduce corruption and avoid breeding laziness.

Zhao Chuanxin also proved from future history that when victory is achieved and the mind is relaxed, the steel warriors who were originally so resolute that they could not waver in the face of the enemy's guns and muzzles will still decay.

So he deliberately set a five-year goal. Before completing it, everyone was united and worked together to tide over the difficulties.

What to do after five years?
Haha, there will still be a chance to seize land when the time comes, just set a small goal.

The table where Zhao Chuanxin sat was all filled with old people from Lubin Mansion.

Newcomers are not qualified to sit here.

Therefore, during the banquet, people kept coming to Zhao Chuanxin to propose a toast.

"Sir, I know that Tsarist Russia has a vast territory and it is difficult to increase troops and supplies from east to west. But if they finish the war, how will we hold on to the land we regained?" Jiang Jian had already assumed the role, finished the toast, and stood beside him puzzled. Asked Zhao Chuanxin.

Zhao Chuanxin held out two fingers: "First, the only way to defend the country is guns and cannons. We have spent several years training troops and making weapons; second, when the time comes, I will make an offer that Nicholas II cannot refuse. Force him to sign a treaty to seal the deal."

Jiang Jian's face was solemn: "Your Excellency, you are far-sighted and care about the people of the country. I will give you another drink!"

As he spoke, he raised his wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.

He really admired Zhao Chuanxin.

From a humble beginning, to today, when you talk about opening up new territories, how can you be so ambitious?
Zhao Chuanxin was unequivocal and drained the small wine cup in one gulp.

Next is Tang Qunying.

Tang Qunying finished the toast and asked Zhao Chuanxin: "Sir, can I ask you a question?"

"But there's no harm in talking!"

"Between power and women, what would you choose?"

Zhao Chuanxin replied without hesitation: "I choose to let my women have power."

Tang Qunying: "..."

"Pfft..." Yao Jia spit out a mouthful of tea.

Everyone burst out laughing. Tang Qunying was defeated.

Zhao Chuanxin bared his teeth: Haha, if you dig a hole with me in a high-profile manner, you will lose for the rest of your life.

The special Russian waitress from Lubin Mansion came back with her waist swaying.

Zhao Chuanxin drank a little too much. Perhaps the "poison" of the alcohol could not be discharged completely, so he was slightly tipsy.

He had been a monk for a long time and couldn't help but look at it a few more times.

Just this pair of queens, I don’t know how many good ones are as good as water, God rewards hard work, generous things and virtues, the sea and the sky are vast, strategizing, leaning on the railing to watch the waves, quiet and far-reaching, and lone wolves...

Yao Jia winked at Zhang Shouzeng.

It means: Look, the prefect also wants to see more.

I don’t blame Zhao Chuanxin for looking too much. It’s really a hairy girl with blond hair and blue eyes wearing a man’s waiter’s uniform to serve food and meals. The man is wearing empty trousers, but this hairy girl has her back full. It’s a man here. Look twice, no one can resist the temptation of uniforms.

I don’t know how that bitch Niu Hanzhang came up with this clever trick. The waitress is probably setting a precedent in history.

Mao Nu opened her mouth and seemed to notice that someone was looking at her. She turned around and gave Zhao Chuanxin a wink, and asked with a smile: "Sir, do you like watching?"

Zhao Chuanxin, everyone in Lubin Mansion knows everyone, and Mao Nu also has a dream.

Zhao Chuanxin took a sip of tea and said cheerfully: "I'm not in vain. Christmas is coming soon. I wish you a clean, refreshing and odor-free new year."

Mao Nu: "..."

Everyone: "..."

Rebecca Levy: “…”

Everyone laughed and repeatedly said, "Your Excellency, you are really good-natured."

People who praise are embarrassed.

Cui Fenghua also raised a toast to Zhao Chuanxin.

Putting down the wine glass, Cui Fenghua said with bright eyes: "Sir, I seem to have found the love you mentioned recently."

"..." Zhao Chuanxin was silent for a second: "Tell me about it."

Cui Fenghua said excitedly: "Once, I thought I would never find a wife again. Unexpectedly, fate was waiting for me on the grassland. I asked her why she fell in love with me, and she said it was because I was masculine. She was very kind, saying that no man in the world treats women like this, and she said that the women in the neighborhood are extremely envious. She also said that I work for the Lord and that my future is limitless, and that she recognized me as a rare treasure..."

Cui Fenghua smiled obscenely and seriously, her sparse eyebrows raised, and her ugly face was filled with spring.

Zhao Chuanxin found that the people beside him also listened very seriously.

Yes, even the anti-fraud center can’t save this man.

Finally, Cui Fenghua asked: "Sir, tell me, am I really that good?"

"Um..." Zhao Chuanxin hesitated for a moment, and finally had to say: "Xiao Cui, I must say, you have a pair of sincere and clear eyes like a roe deer."

Cui Fenghua scratched his head... Something seemed wrong.

Only Yao Jia heard it and coughed while covering her mouth.

After coughing, he stood up and came to Cui Fenghua's position, switching with Cui Fenghua.

He first glanced at Rebecca Levi, who was lowering his head to eat, and then whispered to Zhao Chuanxin: "I heard that Baogui is back with people who participated in the London Olympics. If Miao Cuihua comes to Lubin Mansion, you How to deal with it?”

This Yao Jia is really a drinker. After drinking a lot, his face became paler, his eyes were not red, and he was very sober.

Zhao Chuanxin, however, said openly and openly: "Come just come. Sister Hua is my best confidant. Well, if she comes, I will welcome her... No, I will sprint forward to welcome her."

"..." Why is it so weird? Yao Jia's voice became even lower, and without calling for an adult, he said speechlessly: "It's a good way to pass on the salary, that is, I can tolerate you, so don't pretend to be cool in the future. What is your relationship with Miao Cuihua and Levi, do you think I don't know?"

"Ahem..." Zhao Chuanxin sat upright: "It's too far off topic. Although they are all close friends of Zhao, Zhao only cares about Lubin Mansion and the people."

"..."

Sounds very familiar.

Since Zhao Chuanxin is not afraid, Yao Jia won't say any more.

But he said sternly: "My sister-in-law managed Lugang Town very well. He took food from the hands of foreigners on the Han border. Several coal mines were discovered on the land he took. It is rich in minerals. Not only can it sell power plants, but it can also be sold to Japan. People use it for trains, and it is said that Lugang Town’s finances have turned a profit.”

After saying that, Yao Jia carefully observed Zhao Chuanxin's expression.

But Zhao Chuanxin's expression was as usual and he didn't react at all: "My brother has done things very properly. This can even out the fiscal deficit, so it's hard for him."

In addition to asking Zhao Zhongyi to build roads, airports, power stations, etc., Zhao Chuanxin also had a major expense - operating overseas telephone companies.

Just pulling the phone line costs a lot of money. Zhao Chuanxian's savings and profits in Lugang Town were all invested in this. In addition, we have to go to Shanghai to train staff who can operate switches, purchase switches, and build computer rooms...

Originally, Zhao Chuanxin wanted to participate in investing in telegraph, but since the Qing Dynasty changed the telegraph's official supervision and commercial office into a commercial money official office a few years ago, and took it into state-owned business, Zhao Chuanxin could only do something more novel.

It just so happened that the plan he was about to carry out would make use of the telephone company.

Seeing that Zhao Chuanxin had no suspicion about Zhao Zhongyi, Yao Jia was completely relieved: "Haha, it's good. I'm going to use the toilet. I'll come back as soon as I go."

Everyone continued to exchange cups, and the cups and plates were in a mess. Even Rebecca Levi drank some wine, and her face was flushed.

In terms of plumpness, Rebecca Levy is actually no worse than that hairy girl. In terms of stature, she is taller, and in terms of looks, she is even more beautiful.

Zhao Chuanxin drank three more drinks. He was not drunk, but he had an urgent need to urinate.

When he went to the bathroom, he heard strange noises and groaning coming from inside.

Magistrate Zhao, who is innocent by nature, immediately shouted: "Ah, there are actually people fighting here. Zhao loves peace most in his life and cannot bear to hear such a brutal scene. Wow, oh, oh, here comes the sword!"

He drew his sword and made a "crack" sound.

The weird noises in the bathroom stopped.

Zhao Chuanxin returned the sword and sheathed it: "Oh, it turns out I was drunk and heard it wrong."

Then there was the sound of "swishing" water.

When the footsteps faded away, the bathroom door opened, and Yao Jia and Mao Nu came out.

The hairy girl is disheveled.

Yao Jia fastened her belt, adjusted her suit, smoothed her hair, and wiped off the things on her trousers.

Mao Nu's eyes were watery and her face was full of peach blossoms. Just when she was about to speak, Yao Jia raised her index finger: "Shh... Girl, don't be like this. Put your clothes on quickly. You are so decent. Really."

Mao Nu: "..."

Mao Nu rolled her eyes at him and hurried out.

Yao Jia waited for a while and then walked out.

But he found Zhao Chuanxin at the door, smoking against the wall.

"..." Yao Jia: "I'll blanch it!"

Zhao Chuanxin looked like a gentleman: "Where is the bottom line of human morality? Where is the threshold of laws in a civilized society? I didn't expect, I didn't expect that our Lubin Mansion would turn into a depression of worldly ethics, ah...tui!"

After that, he turned around and left.

Yao Jia also took a sip: "I let him pretend again!"

After eating and drinking, Zhao Chuanxin, Rebecca Levi, and Tang Qunying took the carriage back.

At the strong invitation of Rebecca Levi, Tang Qunying stayed at Zhao Chuanxin's home.

Zhao Chuanxin loves to be lively, but it doesn't matter.

It's just that the atmosphere in the carriage tonight is a little weird.

Rebecca Levi's eyes were filled with emotion and she didn't speak. She bit her lip and peeked at Zhao Chuanxin.

Magistrate Zhao, on the other hand, held a copy of "Spring and Autumn" and read it intently under the light of the lanterns swinging in the carriage.

It wasn't until the carriage rolled over a patch of snow and made a thump that Zhao Chuanxin put down the book: "Hey, I read "Spring and Autumn" again, and I feel that I am full of knowledge. I can't use up all this knowledge, so what should I do? It's all in vain!"

Tang Qunying: "..."

If he hadn't been his immediate boss, he would have spat all over his face: "You're a shameless person."

Just as Rebecca Levi was about to speak, Zhao Chuanxin suddenly took out a Parker fountain pen and handed it over: "I went out to bring you a gift."

But he blocked her words.

Rebecca Levy fell silent again.

By the time they got home, the mourning soul had come back to rest. He was very dissatisfied with them turning on the light and waking him up, making a "ta-da-da" sound.

Zhao Chuanxin did not go to see the translator, as he must have bad words anyway.

Nina walked out of the room: "Sir, Miss, I prepared fried dumplings to suppress the smell of alcohol."

Rebecca Levi looked at Zhao Chuanxin, shook her head and said, "Miss Tang, go and eat some, Ethan, I..."

Zhao Chuanxin caught a glimpse of her eyes dripping with tears, and immediately coughed: "If you don't want to eat the dumplings, you can eat the dumplings. Come and eat some with Ms. Tang."

With that said, he pushed her into the kitchen!
(End of this chapter)