mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 887 There must be a reason for AD to look back.

"Principal, there is a call from Lubin Mansion."

With that said, Liu Huaqiang handed the contents of the telegram to Zhao Chuanxin.

Chi Yisheng said before that Zhao Chuanxin went to drink soup, but Liu Huaqiang always felt that Zhao Chuanxin might be drinking soup outside one moment and appear in the attic the next moment.

He probably has the same idea as Kubogawa, the deputy manager of Yokohama Shokin Bank - the principal knows the magic of cloning.

When I came over to take a look, Zhao Chuanxin was indeed here.

Zhao Chuanxin picked it up and looked at it, and saw that it was from Freddie Pavitt of Eson Manor in New York.

The telegram was first sent to Hong Kong Island, then to Lubin Mansion, and then to Juanwang Technical College from Lubin Mansion.

Such is the age of poor communication.

In the telegram, Freddy Pavitt said that the U.S. Attorney General and probably the next Secretary of State, Frand Knox, went to the Eason Manor to find him and conveyed to him that he wanted to cooperate with Zhao Chuanxin and Zhao Chuanxin wanted to talk about it.

Chi Yisheng went to the headquarters of "Hankou Chinese and Western News".

"Hankou Chinese and Western News" has always strictly adhered to neutrality. If this person asked him to publish something that was not available, Feng Zhusun would definitely not agree.

"Completed."

A student handed him a piece of paper.

Feng Zhusun was unhappy, frowned and took it, saying in a loud tone.

After he finished reading, his eyes widened: "Isn't this just spreading rumors to cause trouble? Also, why did you let me publish something that didn't happen?"

He went downstairs and after sending the telegram, he suddenly remembered something.

Therefore, no matter whether they were students from Juanwang Technical College, public officials from Lubin Prefecture, or people from Lugang Town, they all dared to joke with Zhao Chuanxin.

He slapped his thigh directly: "Good words, good words!"

Liu Huaqiang thought for a while, shook his head and said, "Let's forget it. When the principal leaves Hankou, it won't be too late for us to make him famous."

He thought for a while and said: "You can directly reply to Hong Kong Island and ask Li Guangzong to send a message to Freddy Pavitt and tell him that I will go to the United States early next month."

Zhao Chuanxin raised his eyebrows: Haha, that's interesting.

I hurried to the garage and asked the students who were tinkering with the engine: "Have you completed the song "Qinyuanchun·Hankou" composed by the principal?"

To be honest, he felt a little uneasy, fearing that Zhao Chuanxin would settle an old score afterwards?
Chi Yisheng took out some pieces of paper and said, "I still need to trouble you to publish this."

What if the principal really doesn't want to be in the limelight?
Although this probability is very small.

Liu Huaqiang hesitated: "The principal obviously doesn't like our publicity. I'm afraid it won't be good if we post it, right?"

Chi Yisheng said to Liu Huaqiang: "Minister, I happen to be going to find Feng Zhusun, the editor-in-chief of Hankou Zhongxi News. How about I take this poem with me and publish it in the newspaper?"

It's not a big place.

Liu Huaqiang sneered.

"Good boy, you know you shouldn't talk but you still keep talking. Do you think you are too tall?"

There is a saying that Zhao Chuanxin is never merciful to his enemies, but he has never hurt his own people, which is obvious to all.

Hua Liang: "..."

Liu Huaqiang said "Oh" and was about to turn around when Zhao Chuanxin stopped him again: "By the way, there are two more things. First, you write a letter to Lubin Mansion and ask my secretary Cui Fenghua to bring in a batch of ginseng. If you don't have money, borrow it from Yao Shijie first, then this old boy has plenty of money. Second, during this period before the year, you led people to collect information on industrialists in Huguang and Jiangsu and Zhejiang. I will use it later."

"Minister, do we want to publish it in the newspaper?"

I got drunk last time and it sounded very heroic.

He adjusted his glasses and said: "Mr. Zhao's disciples came to visit, it's really brilliant."

Liu Huaqiang resigned in embarrassment.

"Bring it to me and see."

"No, the principal's masterpiece is great, isn't it?"

He scratched his head and muttered: "I don't know whether I should say it or not. The principal should drink some ginseng soup to replenish his body. He looks very bad lately."

Chi Yisheng's eyes widened: "Hua Liang, are you going to die by slandering the principal behind your back like this? Take it back quickly and let me tell you."

Feng Zhusun was surprised to see Chi Yisheng come to her door.

Even if he is joking, he never gets angry.

What is said about moving Qi to nourish moving body is not established in Zhao Chuanxin.

"Presumptuous, what do you call this?" Zhao Chuanxin was displeased: "How can you think of me like this? Bodhisattva Zhao lowers his eyebrows and helps the weak, and he has never been such a bad person."

Everyone laughed.

At the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, newspaper offices were usually located in small locations. Unlike newspapers in the United States, they could sit in a building and look very impressive.

Liu Huaqiang was shocked: "Principal, are you finally going to attack domestic industrialists?"

Liu Huaqiang read it again.

Now that I am awake, reading it is a different experience.

When Hua Liang, who was studying gasoline, heard this, he raised his head and said, "Our principal always means something different. When he said not to make it public, it was a modesty. Do you still take it seriously?"

It turned out that this record not only showed that Caprivi had a conflict with Ishida Teruyuki because he did not pay for prostitution, but it even caused a war between Germany and Japan. It also records how Zhao Chuanxin, as the arbitrator of the Peacekeeping Bureau, handled conflicts impartially, resolved disputes between the two parties, and virtually eliminated a war that was about to happen. It even recorded in detail how Zhao Chuanxin "saved lives and healed the wounded" at work and cured people's diseases. He praised his ability to the best of his ability and made people blush with his flattery...

Isn’t this lying with open eyes?
Chi Yisheng chuckled and said in a low voice: "It is true that the German officer Caprivi and Ishida Teruyuki, who runs the Gongxing Yangtze Hotel, were at odds over prostitution. As for the follow-up, it was added by me who is good at making decisions. . If our principal takes action, this war will naturally be eliminated. What bad thoughts can I have? I just want to praise you in advance. Just because I know that it takes time for your newspaper to type and print, try to be in the streets and alleys of Hankou before tomorrow night. yes."

You sycophant.

You flatter me, why should I pay for you?
Feng Zhusun flatly refused: "No."

"Friend, before we came here, our principal said that you took people's money and used it as a talisman for the Japanese. He doesn't remember the faults of villains. It's just a cloud. In the blink of an eye, he almost forgot about it."

"Ah this..."

Sure enough, Feng Zhusun wiped the cold sweat from his forehead: "Since it is true, then... in my opinion, publishing an article is not a big deal."

Chi Yisheng gave a thumbs up: "Having children should be like a phoenix, a bamboo and a sun."

"Publish is published. If you curse, I'm not someone to be trifled with."

Chi Yisheng stood up and walked out with a wicked smile. When he reached the door, he turned back and said, "Remember, the newspaper will appear in the streets and alleys of Hankou before tomorrow night. Even if the printing volume is small, it must be in time."

Why so urgent?
Just because there are not only Chinese people but also foreigners who read "Hankou Chinese and Western News".

……

United States.

After Freddy Pavitt received the reply, he called Flender Knox as soon as possible, no matter what time it was.

Flender Knox asked in a deep voice: "What did Zhao Chuanxin say?"

Freddy Pavitt thought for a while and did not repeat Zhao Chuanxin's original words.

Zhao Chuanxin's original words were a notice informing him that he would come to the United States early next month.

But Da Luo's restraining order against him has not ended yet. Logically speaking, Zhao Chuanxin cannot come to the United States.

Therefore, Freddy Pavitt said tactfully: "Mr. Knox and the master are discussing important matters of the family and the country. I think it is best for you to have an interview with the master."

Rather than speaking out, let's take a step back and look at Frand Knox's attitude.

Frand Knox was silent for a few seconds and said: "Zhao Chuanxin can come to the United States, but he must keep a low profile and cannot appear in the public eye. If something unpredictable happens, I will not bear any responsibility."

Freddy Pavitt said heartily: Politicians really do whatever it takes to achieve their political ideas.

The Americans are really crazy for even daring to let him cause such a disaster as the master.

He smiled and said in a relaxed tone: "In that case, our master will come to the United States early next month. He has not notified the specific time."

Frand Knox: "..."

Zhuo, since he has already decided to come, why don't you say anything?

After hanging up the phone, Freddy Pavitt thought for a while. He was not sleepy anyway, so he simply sent a telegram to Parker Company.

Because the master mentioned that he should contact Parker Fountain Pen Company, I don’t know what kind of idea he has to start the fountain pen business.

Not long after, he received a reply from Russell Parker, the eldest son of George Parker: Fountain pens with vulcanized rubber barrels for less than $6 would not be sold; fountain pens with metal barrels without engraving would not be sold for less than $9. No bargaining.

Freddy Pavitt laughed angrily.

The vulcanized rubber pen barrel is very brittle and may break if dropped on the ground, so it is cheap.

Because the metal pen holder is thin and finely crafted, it is difficult to produce on the assembly line alone and requires manual labor, so it is more expensive.

But Freddy Pavitt had already asked someone, and someone else's purchase price was cheaper than Russell Pike's quote.

Freddy Pavitt has already announced his identity, but is the other party going to take him as a scapegoat?

He sneered and sent another telegram: Wisconsin is not far from New York. I think you should carefully consider the offer. The food truck gang has expanded to Wisconsin, but there is not enough staff there.

Wisconsin, Pike Company, Russell Pike looked at the contents of the telegram, leaned back in his chair, and sneered: "Who dares to threaten me? Being a dog for Asians and pretending to be superior? Selling others cheaply , I’ll pay extra if I sell it to you, you son of a bitch!”

Freddy Pavitt waited for a long time but didn't get a reply. He shrugged and said, "What can I do if the child is disobedient?"

……

The destroyer "Hikaru" is confronting the Japanese merchant ship "Shikoku Maru" and the destroyer "Yakaze".

The Japanese businessman Nishizawa Yoshiji on the Shikoku Maru merchant ship arrogantly put his hands on his waist and shouted across the sea: "This is Nishizawa Island. Don't make any mistakes and leave quickly."

Huang Zhongying, the captain of the Flying Eagle, said with a stern face: "You ignore the facts and invade our island without permission. What's the point?"

Nishizawa Yoshiji pointed at the Yakaze and said: "Did you see it? This is Nishizawa Island, a place protected by our gunboats."

Huang Zhongying wanted to fire immediately.

But he didn't dare.

He said sadly: "I remember when the Erchen Maru case happened, someone said - non-Chinese landing on the island must report to me, otherwise whoever goes there will die, don't say it was unforeseen!"

Nishizawa Yoshiji's face changed slightly, and then he sneered: "Haha, I haven't heard of it. Anyway, this is Nishizawa Island. Furthermore, does your navy need the help of outsiders to have the courage to speak on the sea?"

Huang Zhongying's expression froze.

This is awkward.

That sentence was originally said by Zhao Chuanxin to Japanese Minister Lin Quansuke, and it was widely circulated in Guangdong.

Lin Quanzhu was slapped in the mouth and he didn't dare to let out a fart.

But the embarrassing thing is that Zhao Chuanxin only represents himself.

Huang Zhongying could only use Zhao Chuanxin's words to warn him, but could not direct Zhao Chuanxin to do anything.

If he did that, I'm afraid he wouldn't be a human being inside and outside, and the Qing court wouldn't allow it.

After Zhao Chuanxin said those words, the Japanese on Dongsha Island immediately evacuated, especially Nishizawa Yoshiji in front of them.

However, not long after, Zhao Chuanxin left, and Nishizawa Yoshiji made a comeback.

The Japanese have always cared about eating rather than fighting.

After Zhang Renjun learned about it, he couldn't find Zhao Chuanxin again.

Otherwise, you will suffer from the suspicion of the court.

In this way, Dongsha Island was occupied by Japanese businessmen headed by Nishizawa Yoshiji, who frantically exploited the island's "bird droppings" and fished for seafood resources.

The Japanese became the masters, local merchants and fishermen lost their jobs, lost all their money, and lost their sea power.

Although all face was lost, there was nothing to do. Only Huang Zhongying took the Flying Eagle to the island many times to search for evidence that Dongsha Island belonged to China.

Huang Zhongying was very angry, but she knew that she would not get any relief today.

He waved his hand: "Return."

Nishizawa Yoshiji drew his sword from his waist, raised it to the sky and shouted, while a group of Japanese thugs gathered behind him also drew their swords and showed off their power.

Nishizawa Yoshiji was still unwilling to give up and shouted to the Yakaze gunboat: "Let's give the Flying Eagle a ride."

As a result, merchant ships and gunboats were hanging at the back, not far or near.

Huang Zhongying turned around abruptly, and her nose was twisted when she saw it: "It doesn't make sense, it really doesn't make sense."

Some of his soldiers shrank their necks and did not dare to say a word.

They don't want to fight, they don't want to fight, and they don't dare to fight.

Some were furious and clamored to show the Japanese some color.

But in the end, Huang Zhongying endured it.

……

After Liu Huaqiang left, Zhao Chuanxin practiced swordplay in the attic.

Xingyue controls the parts of the black puppet Xingyue M1909 and is tinkering with some weird things.

After Zhao Chuanxin was "stabbed to death" by the level 67 Desert Emperor for the 36th time, he put away his sword and said: "I've already entered the fucking S2 season on earth, but I can't even kill the level 67 Desert Emperor. This There is no way to practice the sword, I will use guns and cannons to raze the city of Rune to the ground."

Xingyue said: It is easy to raze Rune City to the ground, but the Desert Emperor will not die, but the residents of the city will not survive. It will only do harm to the Fearless Vanguard, but no good. I think you can hold on a little longer and the victory is in the 37th time.

"Zhuo, Zhao always provokes his children and provokes his subordinates. This is the first time he was provoked in the opposite direction."

Xingyue said nothing.

Zhao Chuanxin became irritated as if he couldn't pass the game no matter what.

Not long after, Xingyue suddenly said: Due to lack of materials, Xingyue M1909 cannot be made yet, but I have made two killer weapons for you, which can increase your winning rate.

Zhao Chuanxin looked over and exclaimed: "Is this the legendary Pear Blossom Needle in the Rainstorm?"

There were three cannonballs on the ground that he couldn't understand. The other one was made of steel and looked like a huge square honeycomb.

Xingyue said: No, of these two weapons, the first is the loitering bomb you told me; the second is a dense honeycomb launcher that fires ammunition filled with oil root gunpowder and mycelium primer.

Zhao Chuanxin was shocked: "You can actually build a loitering bomb?"

Xingyue explained: I can't make the steering rudder and blowhole steering you mentioned, but I installed a true-seeing crystal fragment on the front end of the warhead. The visual range is very narrow, but it is enough. The method of maneuver is to throw iron blocks.

As he spoke, Xingyue showed Zhao Chuanxin the way the cannonball derailed on his glasses.

I saw the cannonball throwing iron pieces sideways during flight, and then changed its flight direction.

After being ejected multiple times, the shell struck a ship in a serpentine trajectory.

Zhao Chuanxin was stunned, there was such a saucy operation? Can it be done?
But immediately he had a question: "Why does the cannonball throw iron blocks to the left, but not to the right?"

This violates the principle that forces act reciprocally.

Xingyue gave another picture of a spinning top.

The central axis of the gyro is mounted on a spiral bracket. After the pull wire is activated, the central axis of the gyro always moves against the edge of the spiral bracket, as if it is attracted by a magnet.

Zhao Chuanxin was confused: "Is this real? Why is this happening?"

Xingyue said: When the gyroscope deflects, the central axis will experience a tilting moment due to the friction of the bracket, which will produce a push effect as the gyroscope rotates ninety degrees, driving it to swing through the mold. This is called the gyro precession effect. I just replaced the top with a cannonball and let it spin, subject to a tilting moment. Four cross-shaped distributed iron covers are installed at the back, and several counterweights are installed in each cover. I installed worm wire inside to eject the counterweights. Every time you throw an iron block, you can change its trajectory. If all are thrown away, orbital maneuvering will not be possible. When flying along the projectile body, the air pressure of the projectile acts in front of the center of gravity of the projectile, forming a head-up moment...

Xingyue combined text with pictures, allowing Zhao Chuanxin to roughly understand the principle.

This idea was very novel, even if no weapons of later generations were used, Zhao Chuanxin thought it was very feasible.

Xingyue said: I used the true-seeing crystal fragments that cannot be used to make copper eyes, and only made three rounds of loitering missiles. Each true-seeing crystal fragment, worm silk, mycelium primer, oil root gunpowder, etc. cost a total of 100 gold coins, which is very good. Cheap. Now, let's go to a deserted place and take one out to test its performance.

Zhao Chuanxin held the black puppet craftsman's head and kissed it.

I really want to look up to the sky and shout: I want to fight ten!

If this thing is really feasible, wouldn't it mean hitting it anywhere?
When fighting a war, you are fighting for silver. When a cannonball goes off, you get a thousand taels of gold.

The 280mm caliber Krupp cannon purchased by the Qing court from Germany a few years ago had an ex-factory price of 8 taels of silver. The smaller one costs 3 taels of silver per door.

Cannonballs are equally expensive.

But the loitering bombs costing 100 gold coins each are really inexpensive and can cut the enemy with precision like a lancet.

Zhao Chuanxin listened to Xingyue's suggestion and flashed to No. 10 Copper Eye Dingdong Island. He felt that it was too close to the shore, so he kept going south, bypassed the bay, and stopped at a shallow reef.

Zhao Chuanxin took out a Krupp, modified it, and loaded it with loitering bombs.

He fixed the Krupp cannon on the reef and placed a deck chair next to it. The chair was soaked in sea water and stuck in the crevices of the reef. Just when he was about to fire the cannon and lie down to see the results, he heard a series of whistles. There was a sound, and there were three ships traveling in a vertical line in the distance.

The two ships behind seemed to be chasing the destroyer in front, but they did not attack.

It is not very harmful and extremely insulting.

Xingyue zoomed in on the distant scene on her glasses, and Zhao Chuanxin couldn't help but narrow his eyes as he looked at it: "Oh my little temper."

The two ships behind, a Japanese merchant ship and a Japanese gunboat, were chasing behind a destroyer of the Qing Dynasty. What was annoying was that the little Japanese on the two ships behind were showing off their power and showing off their ugly postures.

Xingyue hurriedly comforted: Forget it, don’t forget that you love peace now.

Zhao Chuanxin: "..."

The requirement of the S2 season is to maintain development in the early stage.

If you want to deceive your enemy, you must first deceive yourself.

He turned around angrily, trying to pretend he didn't see it.

But immediately, he turned back angrily: "Damn it, there must be a reason for AD to turn around. Either he is greedy for cars, or he is a K-head. We can't blatantly bleed into rivers, then let's just be obscene in the grass!"

(End of this chapter)