mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 978 How big is your belly?

As of now, in Lubin Prefecture where Zhao Chuanxin is in power, the Han and Banner people live in harmony. Whenever there is a conflict, it is immediately diverted through war or other means.

The proposal put forward by Zhao Chuanxin, to abolish the flag-fleeing law and build a technical school, can also be considered a way to divert conflicts.

Zhang Shouzeng personally brought the news of returning farmland to pasture.

He defended Wu Xiangning: "Sir, Miss Wu's words are sincere and she does not intend to go against the government office."

Zhao Chuanxin flipped through the drawings on the table. These were the infrastructure plans for Lubin Prefecture this year.

It’s not that there are no talented people in this era, but that the times are limited. Wrong planning will bring great limitations to the future.

For example, the streets.

Why did Zhao Chuanxin insist on building a main road of more than 20 meters?

There is one lane, 2.5 meters wide, 3 lanes in the same direction and 3 lanes in the opposite direction. The 6-narrow road is 15 meters wide, which is not considered spacious.

When Zhao Chuanxin went to the coastal development zones before, there were 10 rows of roads and 10 rows of coastal highways, and the efficiency was superb.

Even so, there are occasional traffic jams, but they are rare.

Just because there are no cars now doesn’t mean there won’t be any in the future.

If we don't plan well now and build buildings on both sides, it will cost a lot of financial and energy to make changes in the future.

Instead of paying a high compensation then, it is better to do it now and avoid many detours.

There are 6 roads, with non-motorized vehicle lanes on the outside and sidewalks outside the non-motorized vehicle lanes.

Outside the sidewalk, Zhao Chuanxin prepared a wide green belt.

In short, we want to occupy as much land as possible so that if expansion is needed in the future, we can immediately build 10 rows of houses side by side on the main road.

Zhao Chuanxin had many forward-looking designs for Lubin Prefecture, and the same was true for Hulun City.

He hated having to dig up and repair manhole covers every year, and to scrape out and repave the roads every year.

He also understood the principle behind this, because only infrastructure could be allocated funds, and local governments would find every possible way to make money using this method.

As for the adverse impact on traffic, whether it is convenient for the people, and whether it is beneficial to the economy, no one cares about those.

Zhao Chuanxin intends to eliminate these problems at the root in the Lubin Prefecture area. In countries with good infrastructure, there are no drawbacks.

When reviewing the finances, if anyone is found to have done so, a note will be made directly in that person’s performance file - mediocrity and incompetence.

Based on Zhao Chuanxin's experiences in Mexico.

If one day, from top to bottom in the Lubin Prefecture area, only one voice appears - praising the merits.

And no noise is allowed.

Zhao Chuanxin would know that the Lubin Prefecture area was rotten.

He flipped through the drawings, checking them over and over again.

After hearing what Zhang Shouzeng said, he said without even raising his head: "So what? Since it's approved, just do it."

Zhang Shouzeng came here mainly because he was worried that the prefect would do something irreparable under impulse.

After all, he slapped Jebtsundamba, causing chaos on the grassland.

But Zhao Chuanxin's reaction caught him off guard again.

"Um... Sir, returning farmland to pasture, taxation..."

Zhao Chuanxin handed over a piece of paper and said, "Look at this. Food can increase tax revenue, and so can livestock fur. The industry must be diversified. Just wait and see. In the future, the term "agricultural power" will gradually become the last fig leaf to decorate the head. Because if agriculture is not good, it will be too backward. We must ensure that there is no problem with food supply and move closer to the synonym of industrially developed regions."

Zhang Shouzeng looked at the information given by Zhao Chuanxin, and his mouth gradually opened wider.

Because Niu Hanzhang bought the wool processing machine, Shengfu, one of the Five Wing Managers, also wanted to buy one, which then caused a chain reaction and the other Five Wing Managers also had to purchase one after another.

Later, there was another list of people who ordered cars. Although Yao Jia's name was not on the list, Zhang Shouzeng knew that many of them were Yao Jia's agents.

In addition, there are railway construction plans, train refrigeration long-distance transportation plans, meat processing plant plans...

That is to say, in the future, wherever there are cattle, sheep and camels in the grassland area covered by the Lubin Prefecture, there will be machines for processing fur. Perhaps in the future, livestock will no longer be sold by the head, but by the parts.

Hair, skin, meat, tendons, horns...it seems like there is nothing that cannot be sold.

By doing this, you don't have to sell cattle and sheep to the Russians. You can expand and increase profits by at least 50%-150% in your own area.

The tax revenues from these factories are considerable.

Zhang Shouzeng asked suspiciously, "Could it be that you have discussed this matter with Yao Shijie a long time ago?"

Zhao Chuanxin bared his teeth: "We have all read the proposal in advance, and there is no need to cover everything. We only need to highlight the key points and discuss the impact of passing or not passing."

Well, Zhang Shouzeng felt that he was worrying for nothing.

However, he did not see any information about the ban on gambling in these materials, so he could not help but ask: "If the ban on gambling is not passed, does Yao Shijie have any preparations?"

Zhao Chuanxin reached down and handed him another document.

Zhang Shouzeng narrowed his eyes. Where did he get this information from?

However, he was destined not to be able to see it, because Zhao Chuanxin's desk was very peculiar. It was surrounded on three sides, and the edges were concave, blocking his view completely.

No one knows what's hidden underneath.

But out of curiosity, they asked the woman who was cleaning the place, and she shook her head and said there was nothing down there.

This is strange.

But the prefect always manages to dig something out of it.

Zhang Shouzeng took a look and found that it was a document about the development of entertainment projects in Lubin Prefecture.

Theaters, cinemas, racetracks, pubs, cinemas, teahouses, bookstores, newspapers, magazines, comic books...

"This, this, the world is going downhill..."

Zhang Shouzeng was stunned.

I really couldn't help it and muttered half a sentence, but then I remembered that Zhao Chuanxin always used this sentence sarcastically, so I held it back.

Zhao Chuanxin said: "Yes, every case is really shocking. People's hearts are no longer the same as they used to be. In this case, let's do it this way. When these entertainments are available, no one will think about gambling. If they are available, we can just shut them down every few days. We won't ban gambling, but we can shut them down for provoking trouble or tax evasion..."

Zhang Shouzeng smiled.

This is probably the reason why the people do not fight against the officials.

He asked: "There aren't that many people in the city of Lubinfu. If we create so many entertainment projects, will anyone come to patronize them?"

Zhao Chuanxin handed him another piece of information.

It records that Philando Knox of the United States promised to fund the construction of trams.

The trams will extend in all directions, connecting all parts of Lubin Prefecture and allowing people to move around.

Zhang Shouzeng raised his eyebrows: "Are Americans so kind?"

"The price is that I help them build the railway."

Zhang Shouzeng's face turned serious: "Sir, isn't this like inviting a wolf into the house?"

"Yes, we are wolves, greedy wolves, and we are going to break into the house."

"..."

The current situation outside the Great Wall is that the Lubin Prefecture area is occupied by Zhao Chuanxin. To the southeast, Lugang Town is a cancer cell that continues to spread, and the Beishui Army is operating in the Yanbian area.

As long as Zhao Chuanxin can control Sakhalin Island and the inland on the opposite bank and close the gap at Vladivostok, he will have completed the encirclement of half of the country outside the Great Wall.

If there were a few more Americans, how big a wave could they create outside the Great Wall?
The meat is right in front of your mouth, but you don’t swallow it, aren’t you stupid?
Zhao Chuanxin is not as weak and vulnerable as the Qing court.

……

When the news of Wu Xiangning's proposal spread, grassland herdsmen, people outside the Great Wall, and even the Qing court were all paying attention to how the situation developed.

The telegraph office in Lubin Prefecture was extremely busy, with telegrams being sent to all directions.

However, the day passed and nothing happened, and Zhao Chuanxin did not use his veto power.

Everyone who was paying attention to the situation was shocked.

In the capital, Aixinjueluo Zaifeng was trembling with anger: "Zhao Chuanxin, what on earth do you want to do?"

It would be bad enough if they just did whatever they wanted in the Lubin Prefecture and monopolized the tax revenue, but now they are trying to undermine the foundation of the Qing court?

What should the Qing government do if he returns farmland to pasture?
How will the Qing government develop land in the future?
In addition to the Qing court, the princes and taijis from other parts of the grassland were also angry.

Zhao Chuanxin returned farmland to pasture, but they continued to reclaim land and make money through it.

How would the herders feel?
By passing a proposal, Zhao Chuanxin successfully transferred the conflict between Han and Banner people to the internal class of Banner people.

Wu Xiangning, who originally thought she was just a bystander, initially felt the thrill of power.

After all, her vote has 1% of the decision-making power on whether each proposal is passed or not.

But when her proposal was passed, she truly felt that she was a part of Lubin Prefecture and she participated in the political affairs of Lubin Prefecture.

"Mr. Jiang, pinch me so I can see if I'm dreaming." Wu Xiangning said dazedly to Jiang Lingzhu beside her.

Liu Shenglin, filled with envy and jealousy, snorted coldly: "Men and women should not touch each other, but she actually let a strange man pinch her. She is really unfaithful to her husband..."

Wu Xiangning slammed the table and said, "You're asking for a beating!"

On the stage, Yao Jia frowned and tapped the microphone: "Silence."

Wu Xiangning shrank her neck, glared at Liu Shenglin and stopped talking.

But her face and lips were still as red as she was excited.

The mouth is painted with lipstick.

On the one hand, before she came, many herders came to her, expressed their wishes, and asked her to propose this bill. She did not let these herders down; on the other hand, when her bill was passed, the sense of accomplishment she felt was unparalleled.

This incident would allow her to brag about it for the rest of her life. …

After Zhang Shouzeng left, Cui Fenghua came in and said, "Sir, let's sell lipstick."

Zhao Chuanxin didn't even raise his head: "You sell it?"

"Me?" Cui Fenghua smiled awkwardly: "It's better for me to stay with you and serve you. Maybe I can let my lover sell lipsticks."

"That's definitely not possible. Lipstick production is not just a business in Lubin Prefecture. We also need to build a factory to distribute lipstick to other places and even abroad. You can get married first, and then bring your wife here. I will examine whether you are suitable for business."

Cui Fenghua was stunned for a while.

Getting married was originally a very distant thing for him.

Since coming to Lubin Prefecture, I found that many things can be done in one go without much difficulty.

Who doesn't know that he is Zhao Chuanxin's personal secretary?

There was no way he could leave Zhao Chuanxin.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Zhao Chuanxin asked, "Do you want to give you a few days off so that you can finish your personal problems?"

"No, that's not necessary." Cui Fenghua said seriously.

Zhao Chuanxin didn't take it seriously, but Cui Fenghua took it seriously.

After finishing his shift, he went to inquire about the customs of the grassland and prepared to marry his bride.

In order not to delay work, I only invited three or five close friends and kept everything simple.

……

Li Tonglong is a little reluctant to leave.

He sent a telegram to Hankou Juanwang Technical College, but he was unaware of the sensation this telegram caused in the college.

He told Liu Huaqiang: Niu Hanzhang, the son of Niu Zihou, the richest man in Jilin, has a long-term vision and sees the benefits of wool processing machines. He decided to expand the factory after upgrading the machines. The order and deposit of Wuyi General Manager arrived, and he also wanted to buy machines. In addition, after watching the wool processing machines, Yao Jia, the general manager of the Official Cargo Bureau, had more confidence in Juanwang Technical College and was willing to order five trucks in advance. In addition, General Manager Yao handed me a letter of appointment in advance, and after I graduate, I can join the Official Cargo Bureau as an assistant...

In addition to the orders and his own news, he also stated the possibility of developing machines for processing leather, believing that there is a huge market in Lubin Province and surrounding areas.

His telegram reached Hankou, and the entire Juanwang Technical College was in an uproar.

Before the foreigners invaded, people studied for the purpose of becoming an official.

Now, some people study in order to save the nation from extinction, to make the country strong and the people rich, and for their ideals and ambitions.

But being an official is a topic that can never be avoided.

Many people are worried that after graduating from Juanwang Technical College, they will not be recognized by all sectors of society.

Just like in later generations, junior college graduates cannot compare to undergraduate graduates. Undergraduate graduates have to take the postgraduate entrance examination. Those who can endure loneliness and have the means at home may even have to take the doctoral examination.

Juanwang Technical College is not well-known.

But after this battle, Juanwang Technical College will surely become famous.

Look, we can not only make the same machines as foreigners, but we can even make better ones than them.

We can still be officials, and people reserve positions in advance.

Liu Huaqiang's admissions office is packed today.

Enterprises in Hankou and surrounding areas began to extend olive branches to students of Juanwang Technical College.

……

Zhao Chuanxin felt the power of faith coming from the western grassland surge.

He happily left the government office and found a camel eating grass outside. He wondered who provided it with the grass.

Zhao Chuanxin jumped two meters high and landed steadily on the camel's back: "Let's go."

"Why are you leaving? Do you have any shame? Can't you see I'm eating?"

Zhao Chuanxin said, "I looked through the window and saw you eating grass for the whole day. How big is your belly?"

Along the way, Zhao Chuanxin greeted the vendors at the street stalls without any airs of a prefect.

After staggering out of the city, Zhao Chuanxin jumped down and patted his hump: "Go away."

The camel rolled his eyes: "With whom?"

Zhao Chuanxin said, "Remember to pick me up here tomorrow morning."

After saying that, a figure flashed and teleported to Quetshalan.

The weather on both sides was different, so Zhao Chuanxin took off his cotton coat and put on a fishtail windbreaker.

Lying on the recliner in the studio, he opened the "Code of the Old Gods".

[We walked for three days, and the sky was covered with dark clouds.]

[This is a very rare astronomical phenomenon in the Cursed Desert, and it only occurs when a cursed body passes through.]

[Not long after, it began to rain heavily.]

【We hid under the giant beetle to avoid the rain. 】

[When the rainstorm pours down, the sand becomes saturated with water, and the rainwater first gathers into streams, then flows to the ground and gathers into bubbles.]

[At this time, the rain showed no signs of stopping, the temperature dropped suddenly, and many people were shivering with cold. ]

[When the desert was full of water, and the water even spread to the higher sand dunes, everyone began to fear.]

【Suddenly, the giant beetle became restless.】

[I looked up and saw a black spot in the sky gradually getting bigger.]

[Suddenly someone screamed, and a long worm burrowed into the person's skin and sucked his blood, and his skinny belly swelled instantly.]

[More black bugs fell to the sand with a crackling sound, some burrowed into the water, and some burrowed into the sand.]

[Someone who has been to the beach said: This is a blood-sucking worm from the sea, how come it fell from the sky? ]

[We hurriedly led the giant beetle away from the water and gathered tightly under the giant beetle's belly to hide.]

[The giant beetles are docile and timid. They move forward restlessly and uncontrollably, and we can only follow them.]

【At this time, a group of people appeared in front. 】

【We shouted: Don’t come over, it’s dangerous.】

[In the rain, the group of people not only did not slow down, but walked even faster. ]

[Because of the heavy rain, I could hardly see the faces of these people.]

[But one of them seemed to be very fat, with an unusually large body.]

[As they gradually approached, someone suddenly screamed: Ah, they are monsters. ]

[I stared with wide eyes. I thought he was fat, but now he has a head on his neck, two heads on his shoulders, one on his stomach and one on his waist. He has more than ten legs and arms, and his body is covered with wrinkles. You can vaguely see his eyeballs moving in the wrinkles.]

【I took out the Ares M1907 and shot at him.】

[The rain of bullets broke his arm. He put his arm back on his body and it healed soon, but it was in the wrong place.]

[The bullet blew out his eyeballs, and he has more eyes.]

[I remembered the news about the outbreak of plague in the Sea City Realm.]

[These dozens of people walked faster and faster, as if they were attracted by us and were eager to come over.]

[I suspected that we would be absorbed by them and become part of their bodies, so I hurriedly said: Get on the giant beetle, retreat to the area with water.]

【We successfully led them to a place with water. 】

[I saw countless blood-sucking worms jumping out of the water, crawling onto their bodies, and starting to suck their blood.]

[Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, only to find that the swollen blood-sucking worms were quickly fused into the bodies of these people, becoming part of their bodies and hanging on their bodies like decorative pendants.]

[I fired an explosive arrow at the largest man.]

[The explosive arrow blew off half of the man's body. He bent down and put the broken limbs back on.]

[This scene is creepy.]

【The people around me were filled with an atmosphere of despair.】

【Everyone is shouting in despair: We will all die here. 】

Zhao Chuanxin sent the Chaos Armor over and wrote:
【I'll try spitting out a mouthful of sticky phlegm. 】

[The dragon's breath blew away, and the walking corpses began to melt. ]

[The affected zombies quickly turned into a pool of blood.]

[I exhaled dragon breath three times in succession, blowing away all the walking corpses.]

Zhao Chuanxin just wanted to do an experiment to see if the dragon breath had any effect, and he didn't want to waste it like this. Good steel should be used on the blade.

Hurry to retrieve the Chaos Armor.

Assi.

Nothing strange happened on the rest of the journey.

After replenishing his physical strength, Zhao Chuanxin closed the "Code of the Old Gods".

When he walked out of the underground fortress, there was a commotion outside the White House Tavern.

Aguirre Ida, Justino, and Miguel Esteban are confronting Urquidi Gomez and his group.

"How despicable! He actually tried to steal the horses while we were sleeping?" Ajure Ida spat, with his gun on his back.

Urquidi Gomez also spat: "Ah...tui! These horses were originally mine, I just took them along."

(End of this chapter)