mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 1010: Zhao Chuanxin, the Living Bodhisattva of the Far East
The war with Zhao Chuanxin ended, and the Japanese troops stationed in South Korea no longer needed to continue fighting with the Lugang Town Insurance Team.

When Cixi was alive, Lugang Town broke up with Zhao Chuanxin.

Through this war, the Japanese, the Qing government and Sun Gongwu said: Keep pretending.

The two sides were able to cooperate tacitly without communicating with each other, and no one would believe anyone who said they had broken up.

The people of Lugang Town, on the contrary, were beaming with joy and were in high spirits.

At the beginning, when Zhao Zhongyi and Zhao Chuanxin broke up due to the drama, the people felt sad.

It would have been fine if Zhao Chuanxin, who was "kicked out", would have remained silent from then on, but he became very successful and his business outside was even more influential than in Lugang Town.

I finally feel at ease now.

Zhao Zhongyi did not leave Linjiang County. He led people to survey and map along the Yalu River, preparing to build a highway along the river.

Otherwise, once the war breaks out, they can only transport small-caliber artillery to ensure mobility.

On the American side, someone in San Francisco sent a telegram to the Xuantian Sect in Hong Kong Island looking for Zhao Chuanxin. After Li Guangzong asked the reason, he learned that a Chinese engineer named Feng Ru needed money to build an airplane.

Zhao Zhongyi heard this and told Li Guangzong: "Don't worry about Chuanxin. Lugang Town will pay for this money, and we must have our own airplanes. Tell Feng Ru that it would be best to move the airplane factory back to China, to Lugang Town outside the Great Wall. We can even build an airport there."

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Zhao Chuanxin looted the money from the local tyrants and evil gentry along the way in South Korea and gave it to Ge Yunpeng as the initial capital for recruiting soldiers for his army.

Ge Yunpeng boldly led his men across the river, and when he reached the other side, he discovered that some of the local Korean people hated him.

After asking around, I found out that Zhao Chuanxin had killed more than just the Japanese soldiers along the way.

Therefore, he did not plan to recruit any soldiers from the other side, for fear that it would sow the seeds of trouble and lead to the emergence of traitors in the team in the future.

The news that Tono Takaki was skinned alive and had his jaw torn off by Zhao Chuanxin reached the ears of Tachibana Koichirō, commander of the 19th Army of the Japanese Army.

Tachibana Koichiro's eyes were filled with tears, "Tono-kun, it's me who hurt you."

If he hadn't deliberately let Takaki Toono die at the rear to appease Zhao Chuanxin, Takaki Toono wouldn't have died so tragically.

Tachibana Koichirō was hypocritical enough, but he had nightmares for half a month. In his dreams, either Zhao Chuanxin skinned him alive, or the "shameless" Tono Takaki came to question him - why did you let me die? I died so miserably...

He was in a panic for a moment, and his cheekbones were prominent because he was so haggard and thin.

After hearing about this, Hasegawa Yoshimichi called him over and said, "Baga, a real man dies on the battlefield. Are you going to be scared to death by Zhao Chuanxin? Cheer up. This is far from over. Zhao Chuanxin allowed the Backwater Army to cross the border. He has seriously violated the rights and interests of the Great Japanese Empire."

Tachibana Koichirō was timid and did not dare to offend the de facto "local emperor" in Korea.

So he quickly bent over and said, "Hello!"

……

The news reached Lee Jae-myung's ears.

In the past, Zhao Chuanxin went to Seoul and met Lee Jae-myung and others.

In order to thank Zhao Chuanxin for his help, Li Zaiming and others named the volunteer army "War God Squad".

At this time, Li Zaiming recalled the confrontation with Zhao Chuanxin that day, and Zhao Chuanxin's murderous intentions were exposed. He couldn't help but sweat: "This man has gone crazy. Fortunately, I didn't argue with him that day, otherwise he would have skinned me alive. It's too cruel."

An Jung-geun said coldly: "Zhao Chuanxin has parted ways with our God of War team. I think the name of the God of War team is no longer necessary."

Li Jae-myung was stunned.

In the past two years, although the Ares Squad has not grown stronger, it has become an important tool and symbol for the pro-Japanese Yi Jin Hui, which is composed of Korean traitors Song Bingjun and Li Rongjiu, to resist the Japanese army and the pro-Japanese faction.

Would it be inappropriate to cancel it rashly?

He expressed his concerns, and An Jung-geun sneered: "We still have the Northwest Society, the Korea Association, and the Seoul City Society, and we have several newspapers to promote. What are we afraid of? When the time comes, we will expose Zhao Chuanxin's cruel and greedy face to the public, and the public will always understand."

Li Zaiming thought for a moment and said, "That being said, we also have to take into consideration Sun Yubin, he has grown up. And Park Seung Yeol, they are all die-hard fans of Zhao Chuanxin."

An Jung-geun is impulsive and hot-blooded, and sees things in black and white: "If they don't stand on our side, they are traitors to Korea. We will find a way to get rid of them when the time comes, and we will eliminate the scum in the righteous army."

Li Zaiming was angry about Zhao Chuanxin's public humiliation that day, and said: "I heard that Zhao Chuanxin has left Yanbian, but the Beishui Army has already crossed the border. After being driven away, the Japanese army dared not return. In my opinion, on the one hand, we should step up publicity to let the world see the ugly face of the butcher Zhao Chuanxin, and on the other hand, inform the Japanese invaders and let them attack the Beishui Army, and we will sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight."

"it is good."

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The news that Zhao Chuanxin fought a bloody battle with the Japanese army in Korea, hurt innocent civilians and looted on a large scale was indeed widely spread.

Xu Shichang, the governor-general of the three provinces outside the Great Wall, also confirmed the matter through Wu Luzhen.

He was worried: "Zhao Tan Gong originally knew how to judge the situation and follow the trend. Why did he do something that caused international concern and anger? Why did he attract temporary slander?"

Wu Luzhen's reply to him was that Liu Yonghe's death had made Zhao Tan Gong lose all his patience and he was no longer willing to accept all the other forces. In addition, Zhao Tan Gong's military power was even stronger than before. With a sharp weapon in hand, he would have the intention to kill...

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Lu Xun took the newspaper and angrily found his brother Zhou Zuoren: "What did you write?"

Zhou Zuoren frowned and took the newspaper to read it. There was an article he wrote on it, condemning Zhao Chuanxin for treating his enemies by pulling out their tendons and skinning them in a civilized society, and for cruelly killing innocent Korean people, etc...

He spoke with firm conviction and powerful words.

Zhou Zuoren put down the newspaper and said calmly, "What's the big deal? What I said is the truth."

Lu Xun said angrily: "Do you know that Liu Yonghe fought for several years to protect Yanbian, but was killed by Tono Takaki? How can we not fight back if the Japanese kill us?"

"You can fight back, but killing people is not right." Zhou Zuoren said unconvincedly, "Zhao Chuanxin actually skinned people alive. I heard that he even broke off Tono Takaki's jaw. He is just like a beast..."

"You..." Lu Xun squinted his eyes and looked at his brother: "You don't use a common pen name when you write. Tell me, is there anyone who paid you to write?"

Zhou Zuoren's heartbeat quickened, but his tone was firm: "No, it's just what I really think."

There are indeed many domestic intellectuals who have criticized Zhao Chuanxin for his actions on the other side of the Tumen River.

In addition to domestic intellectuals, there are even foreigners who publish articles.

The war in Yanbian region caused an uproar internationally.

Japan, Britain, Germany, Russia, Belgium, France, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Spain and other countries jointly called on the Hague Arms Limitation Commission to restrict or even disarm Zhao Chuanxin, restore peace to the world, and restore the right of people of all countries to live and work in peace.

The United States is not included in this list because it formed an alliance with Zhao Chuanxin to curb Japan's expansion outside the Great Wall.

Several countries asked the Netherlands to speak out, but Prime Minister Jan Simskerk and Queen Wilhelmina refused.

When the people in the country received the news, they were in an uproar.

I think when Cixi challenged the Eight-Nation Alliance alone, she was pinned to the ground and rubbed.

Is Zhao Chuanxin going to attract the Nine-Nation Alliance to attack this time?

The people are most easily instigated.

At first, they thought that what Zhao Chuanxin did in the three places on the Korean border was a relief. Not only did it make the Japanese army flee, but they even had their own troops stationed there.

After the Qing army was driven out of Korea, Korea has been occupied by Japan. Now the situation has changed.

However, the newspapers were full of criticism of Zhao Chuanxin, and with the nine countries speaking out jointly, the people turned their attention to Zhao Chuanxin.

"The Zhao family actually produced a butcher. Zhao Erfeng was called a human butcher. In my opinion, Zhao Chuanxin is even worse than that."

"Bullshit, the two are totally different. Zhao Erfeng killed his own people, while Zhao Chuanxin killed outsiders."

"What's the difference? Those who kill will be killed. If he kills Japanese and Koreans now, they might kill us later."

"Haha, if you don't kill them, will they not kill you? Just like the Russian Empire, which killed so many people in the Sixty-Four Villages in Jiangdong outside the Great Wall that the Jingqi River was dyed red. I think you have forgotten the pain after the wound has healed. It has only been a few years. In my opinion, in another hundred years, you may want to worship those greedy Russians and treat them as your confidants."

"What do you know? Now the nine nations have spoken out together. How do you think Zhao the butcher is going to solve this problem?"

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"Sir, according to what you said, there is someone behind this..." Cui Fenghua showed Zhao Chuanxin a stack of newspapers. "I guess it was probably the work of the Qing government."

Zhao Chuanxin had been away from Lubin Prefecture for too long and had to come back to handle official business and stabilize people's hearts.

He is too busy.

Then he pushed the newspaper away and said, "Get out of the way."

Cui Fenghua did not leave, and said, "Sir, there are several reporters outside, waiting to interview you."

Zhao Chuanxin said without even looking up: "Let them wait, I'll go over there at noon."

Various projects in Lubin Prefecture have already started construction. Various bidding conferences and various constructions have started.

The tram project has been started, the bank has been opened, the highway has begun to be built, the foundation of the Lubinfu Opera House has been filled, and various factories have already produced some output, but the Internet has not yet started...

During the time when Zhao Chuanxin was away, Yao Jia reviewed official documents on his behalf, otherwise work could not be carried out.

Zhao Chuanxin came back and reviewed the official documents that had been processed in the past, and also dealt with the matters that Yao Jia could not decide.

At noon, Zhao Chuanxin stretched himself, took out the last pile of documents from under his desk and handed them to Cui Fenghua: "Let's go meet them now."

A group of reporters had been waiting in the conference room for a long time, and when they saw Zhao Chuanxin, they all stood up and greeted him.

Some reporters who were not familiar with Zhao Chuanxin seemed unusually restrained. After all, Zhao Chuanxin's act of skinning and pulling out the tendons of the Japanese was too brutal, and it was frightening just to think about it.

When I saw Zhao Chuanxin, I couldn't help but look at his hands hanging by his side to see if there was blood on them.

There are rumors that if Zhao Chuanxin doesn't kill someone for three days, it's like he's addicted to opium...

Zhang Shouzeng brought Jiang Jian, Tang Qunying and others to listen.

After we sat down, the venue felt a bit dull.

Zhao Chuanxin raised his eyebrows: "Why, today is the silent session? Is this a divine communication interview?"

"Ahem." A reporter said awkwardly, "Mr. Zhao, many writers have published articles saying that you are too outspoken, which is not a good thing. They say that you are not humble enough and are too flamboyant. What do you think of their comments?"

Zhao Chuanxin lit a cigarette and said in a bad tone: "I'm fighting a war, and you're talking about humility and moderation in a war? Are you stupid?"

The battlefield, the arena, and the ring are all the same.

If you ask athletes to be low-key and moderate, or ask boxers to be kind, you are actually asking them to destroy their own skills.

Asking the warriors to be restrained and stop when they are ahead is no different from giving away their heads.

On the battlefield, on the ring, what the hell are you waiting for if you are not arrogant? Are you destroying your own prestige to boost others' ambitions?
What a stupid thing!

"Uh...this?" The reporter was speechless.

Another reporter said: "Mr. Zhao, the international community says you are belligerent, which is not good for the international community or the country."

Zhao Chuanxin thought of the statistics given by Xingyue. In this battle, Zhao Chuanxin spent more than 100,000 taels of silver.

Dozens of cruise missiles were launched, and the cost of one missile was as high as 100 gold coins.

Zhao Chuanxin crossed his legs and said, "I even poop while standing up. Why do you think I do? I have no choice. My back is too stiff."

reporter:"……"

"Master Zhao, some people say that you are too cruel in Korea. What do you think?"

Zhao Chuanxin sighed and put out his cigarette: "People in the world slander me, defame me, laugh at me and insult me, but they all misunderstand me. I am actually doing good deeds."

"Oh?" The reporter was confused. You killed someone and showed kindness in his heart. "I'd like to hear more about it."

Zhao Chuanxin looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle: "Hey, I understand what the Japanese are thinking. They want to connect Korea with the Qing railway so that they can increase their troops and transport supplies when they invade China in the future. Just wait and see, it won't be long before they completely make Korea their colony. This kind of thing should be understood by a three-year-old child, but the one in the Forbidden City doesn't understand, and neither do the common people. In order to avoid a large-scale war, if I don't go to hell, who will? To stop a war is to use force. If you want to stop a war, how can you stop it without bloodshed? I am the same as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. Don't ask me. The answer is - I will not become a Buddha until hell is empty."

There was an uproar in the venue.

Jiang Jian opened his mouth wide and asked Zhang Shouzeng after a while: "Master Zhang, do you think the prefect is talking nonsense?"

After all, Japan wanted to invade China and Japan planned to turn South Korea into a complete colony. These two things are too shocking.

Zhang Shouzeng's face was heavy. "The Japanese have great ambitions. I think it is very likely. Moreover, you don't know the prefect. He never speaks without a purpose. Nine out of ten times, he is right. Have you heard of a picture album popular overseas? It's called "The Master of the Late Qing Dynasty". The author of this picture album is the prefect, and everything he predicts is right."

Jiang Jian was shocked: "There is such a thing? Why is it called the end of the Qing Dynasty? Could it be that..."

It should normally be called "The Magician of the Qing Dynasty".

Tang Qunying, who is old but still rebellious, thinks that Zhao Chuanxin is really daring.

If you let it go, it will be a crime punishable by the execution of nine generations of your clan.

The reporter also knew about this, and his eyes lit up: "Master Zhao, are these things drawn in your album?"

"No, I've been very busy lately and have no time to paint." Zhao Chuanxin shook his head.

A reporter heard Zhao Chuanxin shamelessly compare himself to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and said in a serious and teasing tone: "Mr. Zhao, you skinned Captain Tono Takaki of the 19th Corps of the Japanese Army, pulled out his tendons, and tore off his jaw and wrists. Is this what you call a kind heart?"

The reporter thought to himself - let’s see how you can argue!

You are clearly seeking revenge, yet you are still making it sound righteous.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Chuanxin said righteously without blushing or panting, "That's right! The Central Kingdom is like Grandpa. Japan, a small country, is like Sun. Sun wants to shit on Grandpa's head, and Grandpa must beat Sun. Wouldn't this cause chaos in the world? For the sake of the people, I use the life of Tono Takaki to stop the ambition of the arrogant. Isn't this the heart of a bodhisattva? This is also for the good of Japan. Unfortunately, now is the Dharma Ending Age, otherwise I would become a Buddha sitting here."

The reporters were in an uproar.

I'm so shameless, you can actually say that.

Tang Qunying burst out laughing.

Then he stopped laughing after being glared at by Zhang Shouzeng.

Seeing Zhao Chuanxin's thick face and black heart, a reporter asked, "Master Zhao, you hurt innocent people in South Korea, causing an uproar in the international community. Now nine countries have spoken out and jointly boycotted you. The British envoy to China, Sir Thomas More, even said that if you disregard human lives again, they will consider mobilizing a coalition to boycott you by force. They asked the Hague Arms Limitation Commission to go to China to restrict and disarm you, and Bayernat of the Hague Arms Limitation Commission has agreed. Master Zhao, how are you going to deal with this?"

I thought Zhao Chuanxin would be as tough as ever, but he nodded and said, "I have a kind heart and compassion. I am willing to work with other countries to put their weapons in storage and let the horses go to the south mountain. It depends on what they think. Well, let's stop here today. I have something else to do in the afternoon."

Zhao Chuanxin looked at his watch, then walked away.

Reporters from major newspapers already have drafts in mind.

Zhao Chuanxin's reputation as the "Living Bodhisattva of the Far East" spread like wildfire.

Zhang Shouzeng chased after them and asked, "Sir, do you really want them to disarm?"

Zhao Chuanxin grinned: "Everyone has his own share of responsibility. Isn't this just me taking on a group of them? Just disarm them."

When Zhang Shouzeng saw the familiar smile on Zhao Chuanxin's face, his heart sank back into his stomach.

When Zhao Chuanxin first came back, he was very serious and didn't look like the former prefect at all. This made people very worried, fearing that Zhao Chuanxin had really gone crazy.

Seeing him chatting with reporters today, Zhang Shouzeng felt relieved.

He knew that the prefect must have already thought of a countermeasure.

In some areas of Hulun, herders overgrazed, causing many grasslands to degenerate into sand.

Zhao Chuanxin rode a camel forward, sometimes seeing endless yellow sand, sometimes seeing vast fertile fields.

The crops in the fields have sprouted.

If the weather is good this year, Lubin Prefecture will have a bumper grain harvest, which will be of great benefit to both the local area and the country.

The Official Cargo Bureau adjusted the order of grazing land to allow grasslands to recuperate and avoid turning into deserts. The conflicts between the Han and Banner sides were greatly alleviated.

This is an incredible thing on the grassland.

"Earth Street Drifter" Zhao Chuanxin went to talk to Benjamin Goldberg, and then he had to rush to various places, being very busy.

At this time, Benjamin Goldberg was studying in elementary school with Yao Bing and others.

The teacher has just explained the poem "Xia Ke Xing".

This is the teaching feature of Lubin Prefecture. There are no moral education courses in the Renyin school system in the primary school curriculum, but there are literacy, classics and history, geography, mathematics, and gymnastics.

Secondary schools added Russian, Chinese and foreign history, Chinese and foreign geography, painting, physics, chemistry, and military training and shooting.

The higher school added another feature: horse riding.

Yao Bing and her classmates were still in elementary school, but from time to time the teacher would read them a few poems, usually heroic poems like Li Bai's "Xia Ke Xing" and Xin Qiji's "Po Zhen Zi", to inspire the students. Of course, other poems would be taught in the girls' school as well.

It makes boys look like boys and girls look like girls, reduces the probability of being neither male nor female and insufficient yang energy, and will never carry out long-term chronic castration due to fear of poor public security.

Ma Budai patted his chest and said, "I was so excited just now that I almost wanted to return the copper coins I borrowed from Kudriash."

Benjamin Goldberg said: "Don't be impulsive, don't be impulsive, and don't listen to toxic chicken soup."

The Russian kid next to him, Kudriash: "..."

Isn't this a bad thing for you? Do you really think I'm stupid?
But Yao Bing looked out the window and asked, "Hey, why is Master here?"

(End of this chapter)