mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 883: Eat troops, steal crystals, and send money to your doorstep

Zhao Chuanxin went to bed earlier than others.

It was already very late, and the street lights in the bustling area of ​​Hankou had been turned off, but the corners were still on.

"Hankou Zhongxi News" edited by Feng Zhusun recorded the matter about street lights: Guan Qing, the special agent of the Third Police Bureau, issued an order to install street lights in secluded areas of the area under his jurisdiction to avoid darkness at night and inconvenience to pedestrians, and to provide bright lights. Thieves can do no harm, this is also the good governance of the police. The area around Houhu has recently been crowded with people, the ground is open and there are many ponds, ditches and harbors, which makes it inconvenient for pedestrians to walk at night. The current director of the Economic Shengshengtang is planning to add street lights along the road there to avoid the risk of making mistakes while walking at night...

A little tramp picked up the "Hankou Chinese and Western News" from the ground, brushed off the mud on it, and struggled to read on the newspaper with his fingers.

He once sold cigarettes on the street and witnessed Zhao Chuanxin's attack on the foreign concessions.

Zhao Chuanxin also talked to him and asked him about his ambition. He said that he wanted to be an official when he grew up.

Even the God of War praised him for his potential, called him an ugly duckling... and said he was the seed of the white swan.

All officials are literate, so he must also be literate. If you don’t have the conditions, just teach yourself.

After reading a piece of news, the little wanderer balled up the newspaper and stuffed it into his clothes, so that he could keep out the cold when sleeping at night.

British concession river beach, Yokohama Zhengjin Bank.

Finally, we came to the area where gold, silver, banknotes, and oceans were placed.

Because many banks in Hankou had been looted before, resulting in heavy losses.

"Principal, after the bonuses were distributed last night, there is still a lot of money left. Can you take it away or transfer it to the account of Lixing Foreign Bank?"

He has a series of plans for this place.

Many people say that Qi Baishi's noble person is this or that, but Zhao Chuanxin believes that Qi Baishi's most important noble person is Guo Renzhang.

There are no staff at this location and the door is locked.

What surprised him was that he also discovered Qi Baishi's paintings.

I don’t know if Qi Baishi is still hanging out with Guo Renzhang.

Zhao Chuanxin not only kept the money to buy the car, but also the subsequent bonuses.

At this time, Zhao Chuanxin turned his attention to the treasury.

At this time, in the warehouse.

He took it selectively and sparsely.

Several armed patrol officers did not dare to be careless and walked around downstairs and upstairs, paying special attention to the door of the warehouse where money and valuables were kept.

Xingyue quickly manipulated the black puppet craftsman to work. Zhao Chuanxin was holding the remaining silver ingots beside him, and wrapped the iron ingots grown by Xingyue with the silver water melted from the Old God's crucible brand.

Zhao Chuanxin rubbed his chin and thought about it for a while.

This guy drank a lot last night and got up very early.

Xingyue said: Go forward and cross the three shelves. There is a rock base at the corner that supports the load-bearing column. You melt the rock and wrap the copper eye in it, leaving only a little exposed.

He made a small hole as big as a bowl on the side of the rock facing the open area. After putting the copper eye in, he restored the rock to its original shape, leaving a hidden observation hole.

I collected a few more bottles and cans.

Take out the iron block from the secret realm and put it on the ground: "The density of silver is 10.49g/cm, and the density of iron is 7.86g/cm. You can grow hollow iron ingots according to the proportion."

Joint ventures are not acceptable, they must be domestically produced.

Liu Huaqiang saw that Zhao Chuanxin had taken out a variety of money, including silver dollars produced by the Guangdong Mint, silver ingots that were beyond recognition, Yingyang, British pounds, Japanese yen banknotes, and even Dutch guilders...

He put away Qi Baishi's paintings and continued to move forward.

He recoded the wrapped "silver ingots" according to their original positions, and the numbers were roughly the same.

In the silver ingot area, he collected two-thirds of the silver and left one-third.

He went to bed early because he had to get up in the middle of the night to work.

He glanced in the direction of the British Concession again, wondering when Zhao Chuanxin, the God of War, would show his might again? So that I can teach these foreigners with their nostrils upturned how powerful they are.

The warehouse at this time used thick doors weighing 50 tons.

Zhao Chuanxin appeared in a flash.

"Put it in the account." Zhao Chuanxin put a towel on his shoulders and smoothed his hair. "I'll give you another sum of money. You can use it to buy back a Daimler truck from overseas to continue research. I don't care about the cost." , but I ask you to build the car as soon as possible. The roads in Lugang Town have been repaired, and Lubin Prefecture will follow next year. The car must be put on the agenda. I want to be the first car I see on the road outside the customs. , trucks, all domestically produced cars.”

The next morning, as usual, Zhao Chuanxin put away a bunch of messy things made by Xingyue. After washing, Liu Huaqiang knocked on the door.

They guard against thieves for a thousand days.

Banks in Hankou, Shanghai and other places have basically changed to this kind of thick doors since they were patronized by Zhao Chuanxin. Yokohama Zhengjin Bank is quite conservative. It is said that HSBC Bank in the UK is planning to install a 200-ton iron door. .

After working for a few hours, Zhao Chuanxin looked at the treasury that seemed to have not changed much with satisfaction.

For those banknotes, he took out a few wads of paper, cut them to the size of banknotes with an elf carving knife, then clipped them up and down with real banknotes, and put them back pretendingly.

Zhao Chuanxin walked over and found the pillar as expected.

After doing this, Zhao Chuanxin touched his chin.

He turned around and flashed back to the attic of Bagong's house, where he continued to sleep soundly.

He first walked around among the shelves, saw calligraphy and paintings, and put away the ones he liked.

When he arrived at the Yokohama Zhengjin Bank vault, Zhao Chuanxin glanced at the copper eye on the shelf, picked it up and looked around at the environment.

He scratched his head: "Principal, could it be that you went to rob a foreign bank?"

"Ahem..." Zhao Chuanxin reprimanded him with a serious face: "What nonsense are you talking about? Zhao abides by the law and loves peace. He hates the horse bandits and gangsters who burn, kill and loot most in his life. How can he imitate him?"

Liu Huaqiang was ashamed.

The principal is so righteous!

Liu Huaqiang asked him: "Principal, do you want to go to Lixing Yangxing?"

"No." Zhao Chuanxin refused: "I will stay for a day or two at most and then leave."

"..."

Zhao Chuanxin took out some more drawings: "This is a little bit of my experience about cars. It may be helpful to pass it on to R&D students."

This is Xingyue restoring Zhao Chuanxin's memory, then performing calculations, and giving out the drawings and parameters of the inline four-cylinder engine and V6 engine as much as possible. Regardless of whether it is right or wrong, it is the same idea.

There are also some ideas for cylinder arrangement, valve layout and crankshaft design optimization to improve combustion efficiency and power output.

Xingyue's sense of space far exceeds that of humans, and he can clearly draw the six-sided diagrams and internal diagrams of each concept in extremely detail.

This is the benefit of feeding large amounts of data.

Liu Huaqiang was shocked.

The principal is really talented!

He put away the drawings and materials as if they were treasures.

Zhao Chuanxin did not wander around Hankou because Sister Hua was back and he had to prepare some gifts. After all, he felt guilty.

As for why you feel guilty? Haha, Zhao Chuanxin didn’t know why he felt guilty.

He flashed the small house built on Dingdong Island, stored some gold and silver in the thick rock layer in the basement, and then restored the rock floor to prevent money from occupying too much space in the secret realm. After all, weapons are the most important material.

At this time, Xingyue reminded him: Eye No. 11 is already in place.

Eye No. 11 is the copper eye sent to Honolulu, Hawaii.

Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Kanaka High Priest received the Bronze Eye.

The visitor told him: "This is sent by Mr. Zhao, Mr. Zhao, please place it on the altar and don't hide it in the corner collecting dust."

The high priest fiddled with his copper eyes over and over: "Since War God Kuku said this, there must be a reason for him."

Sure enough, he placed the bronze eye squarely on the altar.

……

Now that Hawaii is here, can Ethan Manor be far behind?

Zhao Chuanxin hid the emergency money and ran south along the coast.

When the temperature gradually rose to a level he could bear, he dived into the sea.

This is probably near the east coast of Bay Bay.

Zhao Chuanxin took a deep breath and let Xingyue take him down to the seabed, which was nearly a hundred meters deep.

The seawater at this time did not heat up abnormally as it did in later generations, so the corals did not bleach. There is no industrial waste and the seabed is extremely clean. Reef fisheries and overfishing do not exist, and the marine ecology is excellent.

What bad intentions could Zhao Chuanxin have? He just wanted to break off a piece of red coral.

But he found that it was unrealistic to just break off a piece of coral without damaging its roots.

The coral polyps outside have many eyes, are low in density, not delicate enough, and are orange in color. No matter how you look at them, they don’t look like they can be handled.

Zhao Chuanxin had no choice but to continue searching, while Xingyue continued to scan the surroundings.

Until Xingyue found out that he saw a big piece of coral, which gave him the general appearance of the coral. Zhao Chuanxin estimated that this piece of red coral must have grown for hundreds of years, and its heart-shaped core is quite unique.

Lao Zhao looked around, gritted his teeth, and said to himself: If I don't adopt it now, it won't take more than a few decades for future generations to be ruined by unscrupulous descendants.

So I cut the outside and picked out the core of the oxblood red flowers inside.

As for whether the coral will die, that's none of his business.

Slowly rising to the surface, Zhao Chuanxin took a breath on the sea surface.

……

As soon as Zhao Chuanxin left Hankou, managers from various banks in Hankou held an emergency meeting. The matter has nothing to do with Zhao Chuanxin.

The reason was that Zhang Zhidong, the military minister, was appointed to supervise the Guangdong-Han Railway and the Sichuan-Han Railway in Hubei. The Qing government tried to get Zhang Zhidong to take back the road construction rights of the Hu-Guang Railway from the private gentry and make it state-owned.

But if you want to build a road, you have to have money.

If the gentry is not allowed to participate, they will have to borrow money from the great powers, and the court will have no extra money.

As soon as Zhang Zhidong released the news, Deutsche Bank in Germany immediately sent a manager to contact him.

At this time, Germany was being pursued by the Allied Powers and was eager to find a breakthrough. The Qing government happened to throw out an olive branch, and they immediately took it.

Therefore, the borrowing conditions are very superior.

Even small countries like Belgium dare to push the envelope, but the huge Germany has made a lot of concessions. How can Zhang Zhidong not be tempted?

Zhang Zhidong was moved, but the other powers were anxious.

It was like seeing a pack of delicious dogs, ready to pounce on the food.

HSBC UK was the first to take action.

Soon it was France.

The Japanese actually don't have the strength to compete. They are like younger brothers who have just integrated into the circle of older brothers. He can only swallow his anger when the older brothers slap him, but he glares at the younger brothers below.

The reason why they followed the meeting was because U.S. Secretary of State Knox had been thinking about the China-Eastern Railway outside the customs and Japan's South Manchuria Railway.

Germany was still a supporter of the United States at this time.

In this way, the United States temporarily became Japan's enemy, and the enemy's friends were also enemies.

That's why they met to discuss it.

Eitaro Sawamura, acting manager of Hankou Yokohama Zhengjin Bank, said: "British Foreign Secretary Edward Gray sent a telegram to the Ministry of Finance, claiming that the United States coveted the South Manchuria Railway and wanted to neutralize the South Manchuria Railway. At this time, Germany, a supporter of the United States, again Cooperate with Zhang Zhidong and agree to borrow money. I guess Britain will not sit back and ignore it. We may participate in it, and at the worst it will prevent Germany from taking the lead."

Deputy manager Kubokawa frowned: "Other branches can participate at this time, but our Hankou branch is afraid..."

The Ni Bodhisattva could not save himself when crossing the river, but he actually wanted to participate in the battle between the consortium of great powers for the right to build railways in the Qing Dynasty. Isn't that a delusion?
Eitaro Sawamura naturally understood the situation. He smiled and said: "Whether we are capable or not, at least we should make a gesture."

"Oh..." Kubokawa understood. "Is this the illusion that we are suspending private lending and attracting more savers, giving Germany and the Americans a sense of security?"

"That's right." Eitaro Sawamura grinned slightly, but then maintained his serious attitude.

Mainly to give the big boss behind them a sign that the sun never sets.

Kubogawa hesitated and said: "Manager, yesterday Mr. Ueno Zenichi, the Consul General in Han, and Mr. Yamamoto Jotaro from Mitsui & Co.'s Hankou Branch Office, went to visit Zhao Chuanxin. According to Yamamoto Jotaro, Zhao Chuanxin has already Relent and promise not to boycott Japanese goods, and our Hankou branch will gradually get better."

"Eh?" Eitaro Sawamura: "Shouldn't Zhao Chuanxin be in Lubin Mansion?"

"No, according to Mr. Yamamoto Jotaro, Zhao Chuanxin may have been hiding in Hankou."

"That's impossible. Our intelligence personnel witnessed Zhao Chuanxin appearing in the Lubin Mansion Office just a few days ago." Eitaro Sawamura insisted.

Outside the customs is like a sieve, and Zhao Chuanxin cannot stop Japanese intelligence personnel at all.

"Ah this..." Kubokawa was confused: "Does Zhao Chuanxin know the clone technique?"

"This is very possible."

"..."

Eitaro Sawamura felt that things were a bit tricky: "Zhao Chuanxin is by no means a kind person. Previously, Belgium wanted to plan the Lu-Han Railway, and Zhao Chuanxin robbed Lixing Foreign Company and seized their concession. At this time, if we show that we want to participate In the fight for the right to build the Hu-Guang Railway, will it offend Zhao Chuanxin? Consul General Ueno has repeatedly emphasized that we must not have any disputes with the Chinese. "

Kubogawa thought for a while and suggested: "Yamamoto Jotaro and Zhao Chuanxin had a very happy conversation. Maybe we can ask for his opinion."

"Get the car ready, we're going now."

When the two walked to the lobby, they saw people coming to handle business here and there.

Someone received the silver ingot and instinctively bumped it in his hand.

Experienced people can determine the authenticity of silver based on its weight.

There seemed to be no problem, and the man left the bank with the money.

The two of them didn't pay much attention and went straight out of the door.

They found Mitsui & Co.’s Hankou branch office and found Mitsui & Co.’s director Yamamoto Jo Taro.

After explaining his intention, Yamamoto Jotaro pondered for a while and said: "Zhao Chuanxin said something to me before. He said that if there is friction with the great powers, we can ask him to resolve the conflict. Combined with the fact that he received our 5,000 yen education fund, maybe Yokohama Shokin Bank is also available..."

Kubogawa took over the conversation: "Can you also support the education of King Juan Technical College?"

"Well... you can put it this way." Yamamoto Jotaro nodded.

Eitaro Sawamura laughed and said with a bit of disdain: "I wonder what a great hero he is. It turns out that what someone wants after becoming famous is nothing more than yellow and white things."

There are too many people like this in the world. The first two to five to eighty thousand people were dragged away, but they were actually all for promotion and wealth.

Once the goal is achieved, money will be collected without restraint and by any means necessary.

He felt that Zhao Chuanxian was also this kind of person.

After the two left the Mitsui Industrial Co., Ltd.

Kubogawa asked Eitaro Sawamura: "Manager, are we going to visit Zhao Chuanxin?"

Sawamura Eitaro lit a cigar and said calmly: "We actually don't need to pay the price for the bluff. But I do think it is necessary to test Zhao Chuanxin's attitude to facilitate our branch's follow-up actions. Just in time, I heard Gongxingyangzhan has some conflicts with the Germans, so it would be better to let Gongxingyangzhan invest in testing Zhao Chuanxin, killing two birds with one stone."

Any Japanese company with some strength would not choose the Japanese Concession. Instead, they would establish themselves in the British Concession.

Because the Japanese Concession never became prosperous, everyone said that the Japanese Concession was the ugliest concession in Hankou.

Because of the desolation, the Japanese came up with many crooked ideas.

For example, it is a famous business and entertainment district.

Love rises with the bell, but it is difficult to calm down when the bell stops.

Gambling and drugs are also available for recreation.

Gongxing Yangzhan, in addition to doing foreign business, also opened entertainment venues.

There were Germans who went to have fun without giving them any money, and then got beaten up and went back to rake up the fun.

The Japanese were still a little shy of the Germans, so Gong Xingyangzhan went to Eitaro Sawamura to intercede.

Sawamura Eitaro didn't bother to do this kind of thing before, but now he can use it as an excuse.

There is no need for their bank to pay.

……

When Zhao Chuanxin came back, it was already dark.

There was a tired look on his face and he looked a little pale.

Xingyue said: Before you recover, you'd better not work for such long hours in the future.

Zhao Chuanxin spent a day soaking in the sea, running around on the sea, from the bay to the South China Sea, and then went for a stroll in the waters near Vietnam and Cambodia. He made a long circle and flashed back.

Turn on the light, and place corals fished from the sea and South Sea pearls on the coffee table.

Take out the elf carving knife and discuss the design plan with Xingyue.

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

Zhao Chuanxin opened the door and saw four people standing outside.

The leader is Liu Huaqiang, and there are three people behind him. Zhao Chuanxin should be Japanese based on his appearance and height.

Liu Huaqiang turned sideways and introduced to Zhao Chuanxin: "This is Eitaro Sawamura, the manager of Yokohama Zhengjin Bank, this is the deputy manager Kubogawa, and this is Teruyuki Ishida, the manager of Gongxing Yangzhan."

He calls them by their first names, which shows his attitude towards the Japanese.

Zhao Chuanxin was surprised. Could it be that something happened?

But there was no surveillance at all, how did they know it was him?

As soon as they opened their mouths, Zhao Chuanxin realized that he had been worrying too much.

"Mr. Zhao, we all believe that education is the foundation of society. We heard that Juanou Technical College lacked education funds, which made us anxious for a while. We immediately prepared and donated education funds." Kubogawa was a little clever and deliberately spoke before Ishida Teruyuki.

It was as if the money was given by them together.

Liu Huaqiang: "..."

Zhuo, the sun is coming out in the west? Little devils lined up to deliver money door-to-door?

Zhao Chuanxin was also very shocked inside.

But he kept his expression, held up his mask, stretched out his hand to make an invitation gesture, and said enthusiastically: "Oh, we are really a distinguished guest. Please come in."

When the three of them saw it, they were convinced.

Zhao Chuanxin is even happier.

After eating a few waves of soldiers, stealing your crystals, and even sending money to your doorsteps, Japan still has many good people, and I worry about China's education.

Seeing the red coral and pearls on the coffee table, Ishida Teruyuki asked: "Mr. Zhao actually likes these things?"

Zhao Chuanxin was startled: This is the seal you broke with your own hands.

He touched the red coral and a bunch of pearls, with a look of intoxication in his eyes: "Hey, I'm not afraid of Mr. Ishida's joke. Zhao loves these jewelry and jade. The more, the better. If there is less, I won't take a look." of."

Ishida Teruyuki's face instantly stiffened.

He looked helplessly at Eitaro Sawamura and Kubogawa.

The two of them secretly cursed idiots...

(End of this chapter)