mage in the late qing dynasty

Chapter 577 My Broadsword Is Already Hungry and Thirsty

After Qu Benqiao and the others went back, they also had some discussions.

Qu Benqiao said: "Five million taels of silver is definitely not acceptable. At this time, we have 500 million taels in hand. After the price is lowered, the rest will be paid in advance from the public shares donated by the county and the private shares raised by individuals. The mining rights must be paid. Take it down."

Feng Jichuan was indignant: "The British devils are cheap, and I feel unwilling."

Liu Maoshang, who specializes in industry, is relatively indifferent: "Then what Jamieson said is not unreasonable. At the beginning, when he plotted mining rights, the plan was huge, and we should not take chances. In my opinion, Jamieson's heart price is 300 million yuan. Two silver coins. As long as it is lower than this amount, it is a victory."

The three of them then prepared for the next negotiation, and went to collect the remaining money.

Baojin Company wanted to raise shares from across the province. In the past few days, Qu Benqiao sent several telegrams back to contact major newspapers in Shanxi.

As soon as the news came out, common people and gentry actively participated.

Shanxi Students Studying in Japan Hometown Association heard about this, and sent an open letter by telegram, appealing to Zhao Chuanxin again, with a somewhat suspicious tone.

Because Zhao Chuanxin has not expressed his position so far.

Of course, Zhao Chuanxin didn't know these things.

But in the capital, Cixi was furious: "How can Zhao Chuanxin be so reasonable? A meddling man, really thinks that he can cover the sky with one hand? Say, is he colluding with the rebellious party?"

No wonder she was suspicious.

In the past, these chaotic parties were not taken seriously at all, but in recent years, the development of the situation has made Cixi feel more and more frightened.Sun Gongwu, who was not well-known at all, actually went down several hills in Zhennan Pass this time.

Zhao Chuanxin is even more of a hot potato. If the two of them join forces, the consequences will be disastrous.

Aixinjueluo Yikuang was very old and said tremblingly: "Lafayette calmed down. Guo Renzhang, the commander of the Guangxi Patrol Battalion, called, claiming that the casualties were not serious and the incident had subsided. It is said that Zhao Chuanxin took his disciples Traveling in the mountains and seas, passing through Qinzhou by chance, listening to villains slandering those gangsters who are common people, so I took action, but it was just a misunderstanding..."

Although this explanation did not completely dispel Cixi's suspicions, she suppressed her anger for a while: "What about O Island? What if the Portuguese send warships?"

Aixinjueluo Zaifeng, who has already served as Minister of Military Aircraft, said: "Lafayette, Portugal may not dare to send warships."

"Why?"

"They, like the Japanese, were worried that Zhao Chuanxin would chisel their warships."

Empress Dowager Cixi: "..."

Aixinjueluo Yikuang was terrified of Zhao Chuanxin from the bottom of his heart.

He took the opportunity to say: "Lafayette, Zhao Chuanxin may be rebellious, but he also specializes in defeating the great powers. In order to take care of the overall situation, let him do it again."

He said in his heart that he should never go into the sea to catch documents again. Zhao Chuanxin was forced to jump over the wall in a hurry. Maybe he would really get mixed up with Sun Gongwu, and that would really become a serious problem.

Aixinjueluo Zaifeng and Aixinjueluo Yikuang secretly fought against each other.

Why?

Guangxu and Cixi's health is getting weaker day by day, which can be seen by anyone with a discerning eye.

Empress Dowager Cixi had already faintly wanted to establish Puyi as his heir, because Tongzhi and Guangxu were brothers in succession, and Zaifeng would be established again, and the three generations would all belong to Kundi's inheritance. There was no precedent in ancient times, and it was really inappropriate.

And Aixinjueluo Zaifeng will hold the power and become the regent.

Aixinjueluo Yikuang is currently on the same front as Yuan Datou. If Aixinjueluo Zaifeng is in power, the first thing he will do is to clean up Yuan Datou.

Adhering to what Aixinjueluo Yikuang agreed with, Aixinjueluo Zaifeng wanted to refute one or two attitudes, and he suggested that it seemed harmless to humans and animals: "Lafayette, why don't you let Tie Liang, Minister of the Ministry of War, send A capable general, go to Australia to preside over the overall situation?"

Tie Liang was originally the Minister of Military Aircraft, which is now the position of Aixinjueluo Zaifeng.

But at this time the position was given to Aixinjueluo Zaifeng, who is currently full-time minister of the Ministry of War.

This is actually Cixi's plan. Cixi is scheming and scheming. She knows that if things go wrong, the Manchu and Han ministers must maintain a balance.

Therefore, the first, third, fifth, and sixth towns of Beiyang's six towns are currently under the control of Tie Liang.

Tie Liang naturally sided with Aixinjueluo Zaifeng.

Cixi glanced at Aixinjueluo Zaifeng meaningfully, shook her head and said, "Let Zhang Renjun act at his own discretion. This man has always been courageous, and all matters concerning Guangdong and Guangxi will be left to him to decide."

Aixinjueluo Zaifeng, who always knew how to hide his clumsiness, had no emotion on his face, as if he just said it casually, and the result didn't matter.

When Cixi saw it, she was really relieved.

……

Australia Island.

The person Zhang Renjun sent was Li Zhun, the commander-in-chief of Nan'ao Town.

Li Zhun found out that the person Zhao Chuanxin sent to take charge of the affairs of Ao Island was named Li Ziyu.

Although Li Ziyu is well-known in the police circle on Hong Kong Island, he is not well-known in the mainland and Australia Island.

Li Zhun first asked a few gentry from O Island to inquire: "How is the situation on O Island these days?"

"In the beginning, there were many thieves who took advantage of the fire to rob. Elder Li solved eight robbery cases in a row. The thieves on O Island were all so timid that they didn't dare to act rashly, and the wind of robbery calmed down."

Li Zhun asked again: "Is order restored?"

"Already recovered, Elder Li threatened to drive away the Portuguese in order to celebrate the expulsion of the Portuguese. The first year of tax exemption, businessmen and businesses flocked to him. He is well-versed in both Chinese and Western, and he is able to manage civil affairs with ease. Regardless of Portuguese or Chinese, he can always be fair. He governs the militia, summons The sages of Ao Island have different tasks and different interests. There are many estrangements, which restrain Si Duo. Elder Li tried his best to appoint him, and entrusted him with all the things that Ao Island should do. You can draw when you move, and the procedures are simple, and you can see the talent."

Li Zhun gasped.

Where did this talent come from?

Why never heard of it before?
It is really true that there are heaven and there are people outside the sky.

He couldn't help asking curiously, "How does it compare to the Portuguese governor?"

The gentry stroked his beard and smiled: "Elder Li is good at everything that the Portuguese governor can do. What Elder Li can do, the Portuguese governor is far behind. When it comes to investigating and solving crimes, Elder Li has a sharp eye; when it comes to managing civil affairs, Elder Li is unparalleled impossible."

That's surprising.

This has nothing to do with the Qing court, who has controlled the hearts of the people on Ao Island in a short period of time.

Li Zhun has nothing to do with what the people want.

He asked: "Where is Li Ziyu now?"

The gentry pointed to the west: "In the Governor's Mansion."

Li Zhun smiled wryly, the dove occupies the magpie's nest.

He bid farewell to the gentry of Ao Island, and took his entourage to the Governor's Mansion. There were not many people, and he was not worried about what happened to Li Ziyu at all.

Li Ziyu was working, when he heard that Zhang Renjun, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, had sent someone, he did not neglect, and hurried out to meet him.

"My lord, Li Ziyu, we belong to the same family."

Li Zhun looked carefully, and saw that Li Ziyu's hair was black and shiny, combed back neatly, and his eyes were piercing.The suit was sharp and elegant, the shirt was white, and he looked very smart and capable.

He cupped his hands: "Unexpectedly, there are fierce tigers hidden in the deep mountains, and there are also talented people in the rivers and lakes. Elder Li really impresses me."

Li Ziyu smiled, and led Li Zhun into the office, which was the office of the former governor Rosada.

Li Ziyu asked bluntly: "Master Li is here this time, but is he going to defend the island of Australia?"

Being so straightforward is obviously the Western way of dealing.

Li Zhun was still a little uncomfortable, he coughed dryly: "Exactly."

Li Ziyu was careful, and hurriedly ordered: "Pour some tea for Mr. Li."

Then he said to Li Zhun: "Before our head left, we explained that it is understandable for the imperial court to send troops to defend, but it is only limited to the military. In addition, if you choose to garrison troops, you should take on the heavy responsibility of defending the land. Once the Portuguese counterattack, you must take up your guns and go into battle." What does Master Li think?"

Li Zhun hesitated.

If the Portuguese really fought back, the imperial court would definitely back down and hand over the island of Ao.

Li Ziyu smiled when he saw this: "The head also said that if the imperial court is not up to the task, our Australian Islanders can also take on the responsibility of guarding the territory. Then there is no need for the imperial court to send troops. It is just a formality anyway. When the Portuguese come, the imperial court will Use this to shirk responsibility and make sure not to embarrass 'Lafayette'."

The last sentence is more or less ironic.

But what can Li Zhun say?

The fake foreign devil in front of him was summoned by Zhao Chuanxin himself, and Li Zhun dared not turn his back on him.

But he still fought against the general: "How many people are there in the Australian Islanders? The Portuguese are really retaliating. I am afraid that there will be a forest of battleships and banners covering the sun."

"Our leader will make warships come and go." Li Ziyu said with confidence: "Although the time is short, our Macao Islanders have expanded to more than [-] people, and everyone carries guns. If Portuguese soldiers come ashore, we will go forward and follow them At that time, although I have no strength to restrain the chicken, I will definitely charge forward. The sect is in trouble, and with one order, tens of thousands of Xuantianzong will arrive at Ao Island in a few days, and the eldest man will only die."

I Zhuo... Li Zhun has also heard of Xuantianzong, especially the battle between Ao Island and Portuguese soldiers, which made the adjudication group famous, but Li Zhun did not expect that Xuantianzong already has tens of thousands of people.

The so-called Australian Islanders Group is obviously more like the periphery of Xuantianzong.

Think about how Zhao Chuanxin led an adjudication team of 50 people to wipe out the entire Portuguese army on Ao Island.

If Zhao Chuanxin brought tens of thousands of people, what would happen?

Of course, Li Ziyu was just bragging.

There are very few core members of Xuantianzong, and the peripheral personnel are nothing more than a mob.

Li Zhun cupped his fists: "I will definitely report this matter to Governor Zhang, and he will decide everything."

Li Ziyu said: "No matter what, Master Li doesn't need to rush back, just as we are preparing to announce the bidding, Master Li might as well join in the fun and have a banquet held by the Governor's Mansion."

Li Zhun agreed after a little hesitation.

For nothing else, he was really curious about what the bid was for.

Gambling was once banned in Guangdong and Guangxi, and the business of casinos in Australia and Island plummeted.

Later, he turned a blind eye and turned a blind eye slowly, and the gambling industry on the island of Australia became chaotic.

And Li Zhun heard that Li Ziyu was going to exempt the businessmen of Ao Island from tax for one year, so where did they get the money to run Ao Island?

When he arrived at the bidding site, Li Zhun understood.

The location of the bidding is not elsewhere, it is being carried out in Shushan.

Casino owners from all over the island of Australia have come, and businessmen from other industries have also come to join in the fun. The bonus of the gaming industry is really too attractive.

When he arrived at the scene, Li Zhun knew how high Li Ziyu's prestige in Ao Island was.

A group of casino owners greeted respectfully: "Elder Li."

Li Ziyu's face was full of spring breeze, he could call everyone by name and respond one by one.

When he arrived at Lu Lianruo's place, Li Ziyu smiled brightly: "Lianruo is here."

If Lu Lian knew that Li Ziyu was capable, he was flattered for a while.

Li Ziyu patted him on the shoulder: "Sit down."

He came to the stage, pressed his hand, and there was no sound at the scene.

Li Zhun's pupils shrank.

This man really has a knack for it.

This is definitely not just relying on Zhao Chuanxin's momentum to pretend to be a tiger.

Li Ziyu stood in front of the loudspeaker, straightened his clothes before speaking: "In the seventh year of Ming Zhengde, the Portuguese businessman Ou Weizhi came to China to sell spices, and found this geomantic treasure.

During the Jiajing period, the Portuguese bribed local officials to obtain the right to dock ships.In the 32nd year of Jiajing, the Portuguese began to make progress, finding excuses to go ashore for a long time.

After the Opium War, the Portuguese occupied Taipa Island and Coloane Island.

In the 13th year of Guangxu, Portugal forced the imperial court to sign a treaty with them, imposing the terms of Portugal's permanent presence in Macau.

The shameless and ugly face of the Portuguese is fully displayed.

but,

The people of our Australian island are far tougher than the Qing court.

In the face of the Portuguese strong ships, sharp guns and quick guns, we people on the island of Australia are not afraid.

The 79th governor of Portugal in Australia, Amariu, tried to follow the example of the United Kingdom and used force to force Emperor Daoguang to submit.

The Qing court was weak and retreated steadily.

But we, the people of Australia Island, don't do it.

A commoner named Shen Zhiliang, disguised as a merchant, blocked the way of Yamaliu, and killed the Portuguese admiral and the governor of Australia Island with just a sickle.

The Portuguese were terrified, but the people of Australia were excited.

But the good times don't last long.

Shen Zhiliang was able to escape the pursuit of the Portuguese, but not the Qing court. If he was finally caught, he would be handed over to the Portuguese.

No wonder foreigners always say that the only ones who can rule the Chinese are the Chinese. We understand that they fight among themselves behind closed doors.

When seeing this history of decades ago, Li's blood spurted, and he was extremely indignant..."

Businessmen in this era are still very passionate.

Even though many of the people present had done shitty dirty things, when they heard this story, their nostrils flared and their breathing was heavy.

Yes, the Portuguese are domineering, but the people of Australia have never surrendered.

Li Zhun watched with cold eyes, seeing Li Ziyu eloquently, his eloquence was really amazing.

A few words easily stirred up the atmosphere present, and I couldn't help admiring it.

Li Ziyu waved his fist: "However, the head of our Xuantian Sect - Zhao Chuanxin, at the beginning of 1908, finally drove the Portuguese away!
The Portuguese dare not send warships so far, why?
According to the words of our leader Zhao Chuanxin - I hope the Portuguese will not keep Zhao waiting for a long time, and hope that there will be more warships this time. Zhao's big sword is already hungry and thirsty! "

I Zhuo, the last words directly detonated the audience!

"God of War is invincible!"

(End of this chapter)