Crimson Dawn

Chapter 50

After talking about their attitude towards Pang Zi, Chen Ke and Chen Tianhua went back.The door was still closed, and after knocking on the door, it was opened by someone Chen Ke had never seen before, unexpectedly there were still two people.Under the night, they couldn't see their faces clearly, but they asked fiercely in Shandong dialect: "Who are you looking for?"

Chen Ke was taken aback for a moment, but soon realized that these two were probably the people Wu Xingchen said were preparing to rebel.Since they came, Wu Xingchen should follow.

"We will live here." Chen Ke replied.

While talking, two more people came over to see the tall dark figure of one of them, whoever it was if it wasn't Wu Xingchen.After approaching, it was indeed Wu Xingchen and Pang Zi.

"Brother Wu..." Before Chen Ke could finish speaking, Wu Xingchen didn't let them in, but pulled Chen Ke and Chen Tianhua away.Seeing the situation like this, Chen Ke didn't say anything anymore.When they reached a secluded place outside the village, Wu Xingchen asked anxiously, "Wen Qing, what did you say to Brother Pang?"

Chen Ke didn't like Wu Xingchen's tone, but he didn't want to argue with Wu Xingchen either, so he simply told him, "I said something he didn't like to hear."

After hearing what Chen Ke finished speaking, Wu Xingchen was speechless for a while, but when he spoke again, his tone was unusually soft, but there was an uncontrollable helplessness in his voice, "Wen Qing, brother Pang just said, no matter what I don’t want Wenqing and Xingtai to participate in this meeting.”

"Brother Wu, did you bring your own horse, or a rented animal?" Chen Ke asked directly.

"Huh?" Wu Xingchen was a little puzzled, and it took a while to understand, "Wen Qing is planning to leave?"

"Brother Pang feels unhappy, but I can understand. If that's the case, there's no point in staying here. If it doesn't work, I'll just go back to Xingtai at night."

"It doesn't have to be like this?" Wu Xingchen felt that Chen Ke was overreacting.

"The few friends who came here this time are all doing important things, and they may not be willing to let me meet. Since Brother Pang said so, why should I make myself unhappy."

Wu Xingchen knew that what Chen Ke said was reasonable, but he originally wanted Chen Ke to talk to these people about the revolution, but he didn't expect it to happen like this.But he and Pang Zi had just talked for a while, and Pang Zi refused to agree with Chen Ke to stay here, and he couldn't persuade him no matter what.

"That's the only way to go." Wu Xingchen sighed, and could only agree with Chen Ke to leave.

Beijing in 1905 is very different from Beijing in the 21st century. If I have to say it, Chen Ke prefers the appearance of Beijing in 1905.Of course, in Chen Ke's feelings, Beijing in 1905 was more like a toy than a center of power in the Manchu Qing Dynasty.The ancient buildings that can be seen everywhere are actually very flavorful.Modern buildings use a large number of reinforced concrete structures, but these ancient buildings do not have this problem.As a result, compared with the modern buildings full of geometric style, those city gates and walls are full of an old-fashioned "wonderful" flavor.

But this is just a perception. The traces of the Eight-Power Allied Forces raging in Beijing are far from being eliminated. Those dilapidated city walls and walls blackened by flames still silently tell the tragic experience.The ancient imperial capital is far from being restored. On the avenue outside the city gate, you can see ragged adults selling their skinny children, but no one cares.Most of the passers-by are dressed in shabby clothes, and in Beijing, those who wear cheongsam and mandarin jackets are also not very bright.The indescribable decadence and depravity enveloped the city of Beijing like a rotten air, which could not be dispelled.Chen Ke didn't like the humans flooding the city.People with braids all over the street, wearing long gowns or short jackets, slick Beijing accents and various foreign accents filled both sides of the street.As far as Chen Ke saw the city in 1905, that is, Shanghai can be compared with Beijing.But it is completely different from Shanghai.Beijing is the political center of China, and Shanghai is an important area where foreign forces penetrate into China. The styles of the two are completely different.

Even so, Beijing is still quite a charming city. In the eyes of Chen Ke, who has experienced the 21st century, it is only at the level of a third-rate provincial capital.It didn't arouse Chen Ke's favor at all.

After leaving Pang Zi's place, Chen Tianhua did not discuss Pang Zi too much. Chen Ke and Chen Tianhua had been discussing how to gather comrades in Beijing along the way.Compared to local heroes like Pang Zi, Chen Tianhua felt that scholars were more to his liking.When they arrived in Beijing, they found a new residence according to the addresses given by Wu Xingchen.Chen Ke has always thought that Wu Xingchen is a very capable guy. Wu Xingchen went north first, and he rented a house for everyone in Beijing. It is said that this residence was actually the house of a former official.Chen Keting viciously suspected that this official's family might have suffered some misfortune in the Year of Gengzi, but it is not easy to prove it.

Chen Ke was very satisfied when he opened the door with the key.It is a very ordinary courtyard house without any furniture.The house should have been unoccupied for at least half a year.Chen Ke pulled Chen Tianhua to start cleaning. Chen Tianhua was also a clean person, so the two of them cleaned even the beams.The wonderful thing is that there is actually a well in the yard, but the water that comes out has a slightly bitter taste, which is not pleasant to drink, but it is okay for bathing.By the time the two of them sprinkled water in the yard and took a bath, it was already afternoon.Chen Ke and Chen Tianhua took out the grand master's chair from the noon and put it in the yard, just as they sat down, Chen Ke suddenly remembered something, there was no bedding in the house.Neither of them knew where to buy it.So the two of them hurriedly got up and went shopping while their buttocks were still warm.

The rickshaw driver who stopped outside the door was slightly startled when he heard the request of the two. "You two, I know that place is more expensive." It seems that the coachman is also a real person.

"It's expensive, just take us there."

Now that Chen Ke said so, the coachman stopped talking, pulled the two together and started to set off.Chen Tianhua sat in the car looking left and right, while Chen Ke leaned on the seat and closed his eyes to rest.Along the way, I could only hear the surroundings becoming more and more lively.Chen Ke was also tired these days, and after cleaning for a while, he was actually a little sleepy at this time.When Chen Tianhua woke him up, Chen Ke fell asleep for a while.Opening his eyes, Chen Ke finally understood why the driver said "expensive".God knows what the coachman was thinking, the car actually stopped in front of a silk and satin factory.

Looking around, this place is actually a bustling downtown.Looking at this silk and satin shop again, people are coming in and out.Chen Tianhua's complexion was a little off, it seemed that he felt cheated by the coachman.Chen Ke didn't say much, got out of the car, gave the fare, and then strode into the silk and satin village.

"Gentlemen, please sit down." The man greeted him.

The people who came to the silk and satin village were all dressed in robes and jackets, and silk clothes, and a very few women also wore gold and silver.Chen Ke and Chen Tianhua had short hair, and their short clothes were very eye-catching.Chen Ke waved his hand, "You don't need to sit down, buddy, do you sell quilts here?"

"What?" The man was a little strange when he heard this.

"We want two sets of bedding, no, three sets of bedding." Chen Ke continued.Chen Ke was already the target of everyone's attention. Hearing his words, there was already a low laugh.

"My lord, we only sell quilts here, not quilts." The man quickly replied.

"Then are there any quilt covers around here?" Chen Ke continued to ask.

"There doesn't seem to be one on this street," replied the man.

"Then do you have silk quilt covers here?" Chen Ke asked again.

Hearing this, the man was almost awed, "My lord, we don't have the silk quilt cover you mentioned."

Chen Ke nodded, "Then draw me two, oh, three satins."

"this way please."

Chen Kegang stood up and was about to go to choose satin with his buddy, but saw a few cabins inside the silk and satin factory, a middle-aged man was looking at him with strange eyes, he looked carefully, he looked familiar, but couldn’t remember Where did I see it.Chen Tianhua had also stood up, and Chen Kezhuantou asked in a low voice, "Have we met that person across the way?"

"Yes, it's the official I met that day in Tianjin." Chen Tianhua replied.

"Oh," Chen Ke also remembered, "is that Steward Yang?" He whispered.

"The surname Yang is the owner of the car dealership, and the housekeeper's surname is He." Chen Tianhua corrected.

Seeing Chen Ke and Chen Tianhua, two short-haired guys looking at him and muttering to himself, Butler He has already confirmed that these two must be the guys he met last time.The last time they met was very short, in fact, he couldn't remember their faces clearly.But this hair and clothes are so rare, and the two people noticed him, Steward He believed that he definitely did not admit the wrong person.

The last time Chen Ke walked away with such a giggle, he could still hear Chen Ke laughing like a demon from afar.What the butler saw in the eyes of the owner of the car dealership was a kind of ridicule.For Steward He, face is a big deal.I was actually laughed at by the two brats. If he hadn't been dragging the owner of the car dealer to talk about something, he would have grabbed these two guys of unknown origin to explain.At the end of the day, he still couldn't get a bargain from the owner of the car dealership, so Butler He was so angry that he didn't expect to see those two short-haired people here again.Those who don't wear braids these days are either scholars or soldiers.But most of them have long hair like the foreign devils. In He Guanjia's view, Chen Tianhua must be a student studying abroad.As for Chen Ke's short hair, he looks like a monk who has just returned to vulgarity.

At this moment, the clerk was already standing in front of the counter next to Butler He, "You two masters, please come here and have a look."

Chen Ke looked at Steward He's dark and unfriendly face, but he himself didn't feel that there was any real conflict with Steward He.Chen Ke smiled at Steward He, and saw Steward He's round face twitch, as if he had been beaten.Chen Ke didn't hang so much, he walked to the counter generously, and the stand inside the counter took out a piece of satin, and the back of Chen Ke's hand was slid across the back, which felt good.

After negotiating the price, the one standing at the counter pulled the satin.Chen Ke looked at Butler He who was not far away. The butler looked ready to beat someone up. Just now, he saw that the man took a lot of samples of silk and satin into the small room. Presumably it was specially for the ladies. of.It seemed that the butler was actually waiting at the door and did not dare to leave his post without authorization.The housekeeper saw Chen Ke looking at him indifferently, and his still unhappy face became even more gloomy.At this moment, the door curtain was lifted, and three women came out from inside, among them was a middle-aged woman, followed by two young girls.At this time, the butler was facing the three women, with a look of serving them carefully.

That's it, Chen Kexin said.

Among the three women, the middle-aged woman looks very ordinary, with a pointed face and thin skin.The skin is dark, but the eyes are bright.The two young girls stood behind the middle-aged woman without turning their eyes. This rule has been quite taught.The older woman moved closer to Chen Ke, and he stared seriously at the older young woman just now.It was a very handsome girl with fair skin, duck egg face, two slender eyebrows, and a pair of bright almond eyes.The nose is slightly raised and the lips are plump.The brows are very quiet.From the corner of her eyes, she probably saw Chen Ke looking over. The woman's long eyelashes moved slightly, but her gaze did not turn.

When the butler saw this little move, he turned around and stared at Chen Ke with murderous eyes.Chen Ke didn't show any weakness, butler He looked at each other for a while before turning around.It happened that the person standing at the cabinet had already pulled the satin.Chen Ke paid the bill, and then asked, "Is there any needlework here?"

"There are needles and threads," replied the person standing at the counter.

"Bring me some big needles that can sew bedding."

By the time Chen Ke finished selecting the needle, the group of people had gone so far that no one could be seen.

The coachman who brought them was nowhere to be found. Chen Ke and Chen Tianhua first went to a nearby cloth store to buy quilt covers, and then hired a car to take them to a place where quilt covers were sold.After arriving at the place, Chen Ke was almost angry. It turned out that the quilt shop was less than two streets away from his residence. It seemed that he had been tricked by the loyal driver.

I bought a quilt cover and went back to sew the quilt and mattress.It was already dark, Chen Ke and the two had dinner outside together.After returning home, we talked about the revolution, and everyone fell asleep.

Most of the people living on this street are residences of officials, and there are many noises outside early in the morning.Chen Ke looked up, but it was still dark.I don't know what monster moths those people outside are making.He put on his clothes and opened the door, only the fire was bright outside, and a few small sedan chairs passed by the door, it seemed that they might be officials from the upper court.After closing the door, Chen Ke went back to sleep.

After waking up again, Chen Ke and Chen Tianhua had breakfast outside.Start to visit the capital.

It really wasn't that enemies didn't get together, the two of them had just arrived at the gate of Fahua Temple when they saw the four people coming out of the temple yesterday.The housekeeper walked in the front, and when they saw Chen Ke and Chen Tianhua at the door, all three of them were taken aback.The butler frowned, but said nothing.Immediately afterwards, the three women behind also saw Chen Ke, and the middle-aged woman who was the leader saw Chen Ke and Chen Tianhua at the door, slightly startled but did not speak.The older woman glanced at Chen Ke, and then walked down the steps with the middle-aged woman. It was the younger one who took a closer look at Chen Ke's head.She was about fifteen or sixteen, maybe younger.Chen Ke's appearance gives Chen Ke the impression that a girl is not fully grown, with a high forehead and bridge of nose, big eyes, bangs in front of her forehead, and long hair braided behind her head.Seeing Chen Ke looking at her so unscrupulously, the girl blushed, turned her head and quickly followed the two older women in front.The butler also turned his head and gave Chen Ke and Chen Tian a hard look.A western-style carriage stopped at the door, and the three women got into the carriage, followed by the housekeeper.Two servants and a coachman sat in front, and the carriage moved away.

In the evening, when Chen Ke and Chen Tianhua carried the pork head meat and some sesame seed cakes and walked back to the residence together, a carriage came from behind, and the driver suddenly swung his whip to drive the horse, but the whip missed the horse, but ran towards Chen Kesao over here.Chen Tianhua was walking on Chen Ke's left, if he wanted to avoid it, he would definitely bump into Chen Tianhua.Hearing the sound of the wind, Chen Ke raised his hand to grab it, just holding the tip of the whip in his hand.The coachman struck hard, and the end of the braid twitched on Chen Ke's palm, making it painful.Chen Ke turned his head angrily.But he saw that this carriage was the one in the morning, and the butler was sitting in the left front of the carriage, glaring at Chen Ke angrily.The carriage was not going too fast.Chen Ke held onto the end of the braid tightly, but the tail of the whip was in the driver's hand.The car continued to move forward, and the middle of the whip was already on the butler's chest.

Chen Ke didn't intend to let go, and the coachman didn't dare to let go without the steward's order.The horsewhip slid up the butler's chest and got stuck on the butler's neck. Chen Ke still didn't let go, but there was a noose at the end of the horsewhip, which was put on the driver's wrist. The driver couldn't loosen the noose when he was in a hurry, so he was smart. Stop the carriage quickly, so as to avoid a big embarrassment.Chen Ke threw out the whip in his hand vigorously, and slapped it on the car shed.The butler was already quite angry with Chen Ke, but when he came to see Chen Ke several times a day, his anger became even greater.After such a commotion, the butler couldn't bear it anymore, he pushed the driver and jumped out of the car.

Seeing the butler jumping out, Chen Tianhua felt slightly nervous.If you offend the government these days, life will not be easy.He looked at Chen Ke, only to see that Chen Kefang's face was gloomy like water, and his beautiful eyes were cold.Seeing the butler jumping down, before the butler could speak, Chen Ke first said, "What's your name? Which family are you from? That's how your master taught you how to do things?"

"Which family are you from?" The housekeeper had never made such a young man mock him before.Hearing Chen Ke's words, his face flushed red.

Chen Ke laughed loudly, "You old guy deserves to ask me?"

The verbal conflict between the needle point and Maimang immediately intensified the situation. The servant behind the housekeeper's face changed drastically. He rolled up his sleeves and leaned forward, staring at Chen Ke with a provocative look.

Chen Ke took out a ranking sheet from his pocket, put a vicious look on it, and handed it to the butler with a smile. "If you want to find someone to report to the police, then take this name card and go. You can also know who I am. Butler He, your family members are still in the car. You said that we just started fighting like this and disturbed the family members. You go back How do you explain to your master?"

Hearing this, the butler's face changed slightly. If he really disturbed the family members in the car, he couldn't bear it.Moreover, Chen Ke's mischievous appearance is not so easy to deal with.Glancing at Chen Ke's name badge, he saw a string of foreign words on it, plus Chen Ke's and Chen Tianhua's attire, hairstyle and style, he must be a comprador somewhere.

After the butler pondered for a while, the coachman trotted into the house diagonally opposite to Chen Ke. The coachman yelled something inside, and soon two servants rushed out.

Seeing that the situation was not right, Chen Tianhua became vigilant.Chen Ke laughed, "So we are still neighbors." Pointing to his own residence, "We live here now. As the saying goes, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. We are just making a joke for others. If the housekeeper you If you are not convinced, then tomorrow morning, uh..." Chen Ke raised his wrist and looked at his watch deliberately, "Come to me at nine o'clock tomorrow morning, and I will treat you to a cup of tea." After finishing speaking, Chen Ke put the name badge in his hand He handed it forward again, "You put it away first."

The housekeeper was quite embarrassed, neither accepting nor not accepting.At this moment, Chen Ke saw that the curtains of the car window were slightly opened. He withdrew his ranking and nodded slightly towards the car window.No matter what housekeeper He was going to do, he and Chen Tianhua swaggered towards the residence.

He heard a middle-aged woman whispering something from behind, and the housekeeper stopped Chen Ke from behind.Turning around, I saw the butler's expression was normal, "What's the name of this little brother?"

"Miangui, your surname is Chen." Chen Ke said, taking out the famous thorn again, "This is my famous thorn." When the housekeeper took it, Chen Ke continued: "I won't bother you today, butler He, tomorrow morning At nine o'clock, I'll wait for you at home."

The butler thought for a while and nodded. "I must visit tomorrow."

Chapter 50

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