Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 1639 Continuation of Anti-Kun Zhishi

Huang Tinkun was taken aback for a moment, knowing that he would be wrong.With a wry smile, he said, "Just go and inquire."

After the boy left, he lay down to rest again, but when he closed his eyes, there were only Lei Lunfu's resentful eyes and exhausted roar.He had a few nightmares in a row, so he didn't sleep at all, and went out for a walk to relax!

Huang Tingkun walked slowly on the streets of Guangzhou alone, feeling at a loss.The Confucian scholar who attacked him was already dead——Huang Tikun didn't believe that he committed suicide, most likely the yamen servants did it secretly.When he was in Lingao, he had vaguely heard that the thieves had a blacklist of people who were against them.People who are on the gangster's blacklist will die sooner or later.

I was probably also on the blacklist of thieves in Lingao.Thinking of this, he secretly regretted that this Lei Shizi dared to do something, and he was considered a hero. He was not like himself, escaping from Lingao in desperation, like a bereaved dog!
Strolling on the streets of Guangzhou, which I have just become familiar with, as a big city in southern China, although it has a large area and towering walls, it looks majestic, but the whole city is full of old spirit. Standing at the gate of the city, you can see the fiery construction site by the Pearl River and the slow pace of the city. Seems like two completely different worlds.

Huang Tinkun reflected on his self-satisfied plans one after another since the bandits landed, and each time it was as ridiculous as a mayfly shaking a tree.No wonder my father and elder brother advised me to "know the current affairs".But he always seems to be unable to swallow this breath, it shouldn't be like this!
But what should it be like?If we talk about life, before the robbers came, their father and son were either waiting for the bandits and pirates to attack, or they went to the fields to direct the long-term tenants to work.In his spare time, he was building walls, building weapons, and practicing bravery.I can't sleep well at night, and I have to get up every night to watch the night to see if the brave people on the wall are not slack, especially in the early morning-bandits and pirates always like to choose this time to launch sneak attacks...

After the robbers came, life got better every day, especially after Tiandihui contracted most of their land, even my father felt much younger. Not only did he walk lightly, but he often went to the county to attend various meetings; brother His sister-in-law's life seems to be enjoying herself: the recent addition of a niece to him proves it.

However, their family's status in the county plummeted.It turned out that the Huang family was a "pillar of the neighborhood", but now it is an ordinary village sage. In order to win the re-election of the County Counselor Bureau, the father and elder brother had to do their best to echo the various "movements" of the Australians.Like a marionette...

I'm really not reconciled...Suddenly, Huang Tikun fully understood that the Kun bandits really didn't want to simply change the dynasty, they not only want to change the Xia with barbarians, but also completely change the rules that have existed in this world for a long time.They don't want to share the world with the gentry like themselves. Their end will either become a businessman like Lin Xiucai, or they will become workers and peasants under the rule of the gangsters. If they are better, they will become "cadres"...

Huang Tinkun stroked his forehead, and finally understood why he kept resisting after the Kun thief came.In a world ruled by the Australians, he will not have a good social status, will not have the dignity of not kneeling before officials, will no longer have the privilege of free food, and will never be called "Er Huang"...

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a surge of anger and blood. He only felt dizzy, his chest was tight and he wanted to vomit, so he staggered a few steps and hurriedly supported the wall.

"Huh? Brother Huang, why are you here?" Suddenly someone grabbed his arm.

Huang Tinkun calmed down, but saw that it was Wu Ni. A few days ago, they were talking in the bamboo pavilion, and yesterday he came to visit him specially, so he was an acquaintance.

"It's not a problem, the Qi and blood are not smooth for a while, and I feel a little dizzy..."

"Brother Huang, you are also an injured person. If you don't take care of him, what are you doing on the street?" Wu Ni was very enthusiastic, "Come, come, I will take you back."

Huang Tinkun was very sorry, but he felt powerless for a while, so he could only say: "Thank you, Brother Wu."

"It's easy to say, easy to say. I just came back from school."

Although Wu Ni is a scholar, he is very powerful, supporting him all the way back to the next place.It turns out that he is still studying in "Nanyu Social Studies".

It is said to be studying, but in fact it should be a "teaching assistant".In fact, it is to teach the juniors to read, while I try to figure out the current literature and prepare for the children's examination.This was very common in private schools and sociology at the time.

"Brother Wu Xian has a wide range of knowledge, this children's test must be from high school..." Huang Tinkun had nothing to thank him for, so he could only say a few empty words.

Wu Ni smiled and said, "Brother Huang has given me a good word. I was 19 years old when I took part in the boy's examination, and I have been wasting ten years in the examination room. This time I think I will pass."

Huang Tingkun secretly wondered, as the saying goes that writing hates life, how many scholars have passed the exam for a lifetime, and they will die as children.He has only taken the exam for ten years, how can he be so sure that he will pass the exam?Could it be that some kind of joint has been opened?Thinking of him messing around with Liang Cunhou and others, he might be able to get rich...

Just as he was wondering, the boy came back, and he copied back a list. I don't know if it was the people who attacked Huang Tiankun that night, but they were all taken by the county government together with Lei Lunfu.

Seeing him holding the list and looking it over repeatedly, Wu Ni was very puzzled.Huang Tinkun gave a general account of Lei Lunfu's affairs.

"It turned out to be him!" Wu Bi smiled, his face full of contempt, "It's fine to die."

"How do you say that?" Huang Tingkun said, "Although he said he attacked secretly, he did it without knowing it. He is a loyal man who treats the robbers as enemies..."

Wu Bi showed a disapproving expression: "Hmph, what kind of loyal man is he? He's just a country gentry. I know a thing or two about him."

It turns out that although Lei Lun Fu's family is a native of Dongguan, they also have property in Guangzhou.He often came to Fucheng to have fun, and had many contacts with scholars in the county school.

"This person took advantage of his family's filthy money and some influence in the county to gain power in front of everyone. His family bullied others in the countryside, abused tenants, bullied the villagers, and even beat people to death in order to fight for land..." Wu Yu said that two years ago when the governor wanted to attack Lingao, Lei Lun's poems jumped up and down a lot. Minglou "Kuangfu Shengjiao".

"In fact, he was preparing to snatch the women inside. He even prepared the sedan chair and boat for the women, and he was waiting to carry them to the pier and stuff them into the boat to take them back to Dongguan as soon as he got them," Wu Ni smiled, "Later Seeing that everyone ignored it, the government was strictly guarded, and someone said that Ziji had long been favored by the big bosses in the court, he immediately shrank..."

Listening to Wu Bi talking about the "glorious history" of Lei Xiucai, Huang Tikun couldn't laugh or cry.

"Later, the Australian boats invaded the Pearl River, and his family organized the villagers to protect themselves. As a result, the army was defeated and died, and the whole family was wiped out. Lei Lunfu also became a bereaved dog." Wu Ni talked very much, "Your hand Although I don’t know these few people, I probably know that they are all broken-boot gangsters similar to Lei Lunfu. Loyalty is out of the question, but it’s true to have personal enmity with Australians.”

Huang Tikun was secretly disappointed, and his illusion of gathering "loyal men" as his team was suddenly shattered.I also asked about the attitudes of the three schools of thought in the market towards Australians.Wu Ni shook his fan lightly, and said, "Speaking of which, there are mixed reviews."

It turns out that since Guangzhou paid the redemption fee, although the Kun bandits withdrew their troops from the city, they actually left behind a huge impact.Not only did Guo Dongzhu come back in a grand manner, but he started business even better than before, and some of the secretive practices in the past are no longer necessary.

"Let's just talk about these Australian goods. They were originally rare toys, and then there were more papers and inks. Later, all kinds of needlework, iron nails, utensils and agricultural tools flooded in like a flood, and there were useful and cheap items like matches... Don't ask the government, they don't even dare to pay taxes..."

As a result, countless small businesses and workshops in Guangzhou have gone bankrupt.

"Isn't the public dissatisfied?"

Wu Bi nodded: "Naturally. For this matter, there have been several disturbances in the city. The government is as fearful as a tiger, so they dare not speak for the common people. In addition, they are usually fed by Australians with money... Finally, the Australians are here There is a philanthropic hall in the city, if you really can’t live on, go there to apply, those who are willing to relocate will be sent to Lingao for resettlement; those who are not willing to relocate, go to work on the construction site in the big world outside the city——Finally, you can still make ends meet..."

"First, it hurts the common people, and then lures them to feed and clothe them. How poisonous it is!"

"Who says no!" Wu Bi nodded and said, "It's a wealthy businessman with a big business. Some made a lot of money selling Australian goods, and some didn't care about a few small money. It's good to have all kinds of novelty Australian gadgets for entertainment. It's good for Australians. Praise."

Wu Ni said that the rich families in this city are all planning to build relationships with Australians so that they can get a share of the pie.

The two chatted for a long time, seeing that it was getting late, they left.

"I have to go to the social school tomorrow. Brother Huang, please rest well."

That night, Huang Tinkun tossed and turned on the bed, deeply feeling that this Guangzhou has become the same as Lingao a few years ago, except for the banner of Ming Dynasty, in fact, thieves are everywhere.It is wishful thinking to gather anti-Japanese martyrs here.Seeing that it took a lot of time to spend a lot of time in Guangzhou, I have to make a decision on how to take the next step.Continue north, to Fujian?Go to Nanzhi?Or just go straight to the capital...

After a hot and humid night, the morning in Guangzhou is cool and comfortable. When the citizens who are used to getting up late are still asleep, Zhang Yu, the young owner of Huifu Lane, slowly walked out of the ancestral walnut cake shop with his schoolbag in his arms.Several old people who got up early and were laying down the bunk boards also greeted him enthusiastically: "Xia Mizi is back to school." Zhang Yu also greeted them one by one, leaving behind him admiration: "It's really knowledgeable, how long did it take for my family to learn this?" Woolen cloth."

15-year-old Zhang Yu is studying at Nanyu Community School. He is a good boy in the eyes of his parents and a good student in the eyes of his neighbors.

(End of this chapter)