The mage in the late Qing Dynasty

Zhao Chuanxin picked at it and took out a dime from his pocket and handed it over: "Accommodating and accepting, we can just stand here casually."

The crew member also thought that this person was on the wrong track, but when he saw that there was only a small piece of water, he immediately slapped it away and said angrily: "No, show me your ticket quickly, otherwise I will ask you to get off the ship immediately."

Qi Huang's heart tightened: It's over, the boatman will suffer, I'm afraid he won't see the sunset today.

Guo Renzhang also felt that this person was really looking for death. There was a way to heaven but you didn’t take it, and there was no door to hell but you broke in.

Who knows...

Zhao Chuanxin dusted off the soot contemptuously: "Get off the boat as soon as you get off the boat, who the hell cares?"

After saying that, he came to the side of the boat, threw the Alaiya board down first, and the people jumped off immediately.

"Benjamin, come down quickly and don't give this bitch a chance to make irresponsible remarks."

Benjamin Goldberg climbed over the side of the ship without fear, jumped off, and was firmly caught by Zhao Chuanxin.

Not to mention the food, there is no need to pick it up, just ride on the waves.

The crew members were stunned.

Looking at this posture, is it really true that he boarded the ship midway?

Qi Huang and Guo Renzhang also didn't expect that Zhao Chuanxin was not as domineering and violent as the legend said, and he killed people at every turn.

When the crew member disobeyed him, he just cursed a few times.

Zhao Chuanxin waved his hands at them, and flew away with his apprentice, leaving the ship behind for a while.

Qi Huang looked at their retreating figures and said with emotion: "It's true that being famous is not as good as meeting, and meeting is worse than being famous. This person has diamond skills, but he doesn't bother to bully the weak."

Guo Renzhang snorted coldly: "He's just a traitor and a traitor."

Qi Huang glanced at him from the corner of his eye and said nothing.

But I was thinking: Why didn’t you dare to say it when they were here just now?

Guo Renzhang is actually an official and currently serves as the commander of the Guangxi Patrol Battalion.

When he introduced himself, he deliberately introduced this identity, not knowing what he was thinking about.

Qi Huang put away the paintings left by Zhao Chuanxin, and Guo Renzhang asked him unexpectedly: "Pingsheng, can you transfer the paintings to me?"

Qi Huang was immediately embarrassed. He immediately came up with a reason that made him unable to push forward: "Brother Baosheng, who dares to transfer Zhao Chuanxin's paintings back and forth without his permission?"

"Ah..." Guo Renzhang was speechless.

…

Miao Cuihua's identity has changed.

When he was in the United States, everyone around Zhao Chuanxin was well known.

After returning, Li Guangzong was the first to know.

But he had known this day would come.

He telegraphed all parties outside the customs to escort them all the way.

When Miao Cuihua and others arrived in western Liaoning, Du Lizi received them; when they arrived in Shengjing, Zhang Zlin received them...

When they arrived in Jilin, Wu Luzhen learned of the incident and unexpectedly sent someone to escort him to Lugang Town.

This made everyone sigh: So majestic!

In the United States, perhaps J.P. Morgan and Rockefeller did not receive this same treatment.

Jin Yacheng and Dakuchang have lived in Hong Kong Island for a long time, but they have not been disconnected from the mainland. Even if they have never been to the north, they are not surprised.

But with Samuel Goldberg and Rachel Kravis, everything is new.

Because of Zhao Chuanxin, they didn't have much sense of superiority, but now they can see the numb faces of the people, and the dilapidated and backward cities along the way are completely different from the high-rise buildings of New York. That sense of superiority is like a dog after the rain. The urine and moss can't be stopped from coming up.

Until arriving at Lugang Town, this sense of superiority was cut in half and came to an abrupt end.

It's the middle of winter, and the world outside the customs is covered in black and white snow, occasionally dotted with dark green pine forests.

Outside the train window, there is a road not far from the railway tracks, and workers are clearing the snow.

It was a common sight for the workers to see trains spewing white smoke without raising their heads, and they just waved their snow shovels frequently.

Rachel Kervis looked at the cleared road and said in surprise: "This is Macadan Road!"

The British John Maccadan invented a gravel road with a high center for easy drainage and a flat and wide surface. This kind of road has good drainage, high traffic efficiency and simple construction. Later, people called all similar roads - Makadan Road.

When it comes to China, it is commonly known as Malu.

With the development of the second industrial revolution and the petroleum industry, Macadan Road began to evolve. The gravel was filled with asphalt and mixed with asphalt. With this blessing, the wheels really made the wheels fly.

Even in New York, not all roads are paved with asphalt, but the road outside is, and Rachel Kervis is not surprised.

Li Zining was also shocked and said: "There is no such road in Hong Kong Island yet. How did Lugang Town do it?"

This project had already started before leaving, but Miao Cuihua didn't expect it to be laid here so quickly.

She said nothing because she didn't understand either.

The train arrived at the Lugang Town section and stopped.

The group got off the bus and was picked up by Gao Li, along with two young girls, Jiang Mingxin and Li Anyang, as well as the accompanying members of the insurance team.

They rode directly into the station. The Japanese in charge of the South Manchuria Railway section stood respectfully aside, with a slightly bowed waist and a docile look on his face.

Nowadays, the Qing Empire is the Qing Empire, each yamen in Jilin is a yamen, and Lugang Town is Lugang Town. The Japanese distinguish it very clearly. Treat the insurance team like you treat your ancestors. They also dare not be arrogant towards the people of Lugang Town.

Lugang Town is as unique as a country within a country.

Gao Li and others were wearing standard gray and white long cotton coats with uniform styles and hoods. They rushed down with a Lee Enfield gun diagonally. There were multiple pockets of vests and armed belts inside the coat, and there was at least one gun on the waist. There was a horse brand gun and a bayonet in the holster, and there was a Winchester M1897 in the gun bag on the horse's back.

The weight is staggering, but each position is like a green pine.

There were only a dozen or so people, but a group of people stood expressionless, releasing an oppressive evil spirit.

When Jin Yacheng, Dakuchang and others saw it, they couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.

I blanched... No wonder Datantao went back and boasted about how awesome the Lugang Town Insurance Team was. Now, looking at it, among the pacesetters in the whole world, they are also the best among the best.

Even the new army soldiers of the Qing court were as different as clouds and mud compared to this one.

Before Gao Li could step forward, Jiang Mingxin, wrapped in a down jacket, rushed away: "Mom, I miss you so much..."

Miao Cuihua held her daughter in her arms and lifted her up easily, which was so strange.

Jiang Mingxin raised her head against Miao Cuihua, raised her little face that was flushed with cold, and asked: "Mom, how did you become so strong?"

"Mom, the more you eat, the stronger you become, but you become heavier. Didn't Mom tell you to control it?"

Rachel Kervis came forward and said, "Sister Hua, your daughter is so beautiful."

It's not a compliment, it's the truth.

Although the little girl is a bit round, her skin is hydrated and her facial features are delicate and clear. Regardless of Eastern or Western aesthetics, she has to be praised.

"Thanks."

Gao Li took Li Anyang's hand and took Miao Cuihua's suitcase and said, "Are you tired? The carriage is outside the station. Hurry up and get warm."

Miao Cuihua did not move and introduced everyone's identities to Gao Li first.

Gao Li said: "My name is Li Genjing, you can just call me Gao Li. Come to our Lugang Town to say goodbye to outsiders and treat yourself as your own home. The carriage is waiting outside. Please carry your suitcases and follow us. If you have a gun in your hand and can't put it down, you can I won’t help you carry it. The accommodation and other arrangements have been arranged, and I will take care of you in the evening."

Goryeo is just a nickname. Goryeo's original name is Li Genjing. He is from the Xian ethnic group. The characteristic of the Xian ethnic group at this time in naming is that the father's five element attribute is water, and the son's name must have wood in it, so the middle name is "Gen".

The last word "Jing" refers to the brilliance of jade. When placed in the name, it means that one is from a humble background but is still radiant.

It can be seen that Gao Li's father also studied.

As for the word "Goryeo", it is a nickname given by the local people to the Han people. In fact, the ancestors of Goryeo have assimilated with the Han people, and their living habits are not much different.

Everyone calls him Gao Li, and everyone knows Gao Li when they go back and forth. When talking about Li Genjing, 99% of the people in Lugang Town don't know who they are talking about.

Jin Yacheng, Dakuchang and Li Zining noticed that when Gao Li led people to leave the station, the Japanese nodded and bowed respectfully to see them off.

"Powerful enough, powerful enough, sharp enough!" Jin Yacheng was convinced.

In Hong Kong Island, even prestigious people like He Qi and Feng Huachuan must at least treat foreigners and Japanese with courtesy without any sense of superiority.

But from the looks of Gao Li and others, they didn't take the Japanese seriously at all.

To the point where the Japanese seem to consider themselves inferior.

Dakuchang scratched his head and scratched his head: "Let's keep a low profile and don't provoke these men. I just counted them. The man named Gao Li has two guns on his horse, two guns on his waist, a knife, an axe, and an ax in his arms." It’s full of ammunition...it’s so scary.”

People like them who are wandering around in the world don't dare to brag.

After leaving the station, I was hit by the cold wind.

Jin Yacheng, Dakuchang and Li Zining couldn't help but tremble.

It's so cold.

The northwest wind roared past, and the blow on my face was like a knife.

The wind blew the snow foam down from the roof and fell into the cracks of the neck. The sour feeling made a group of southerners want to turn around and get on the train back to the south.

Four four-wheeled carriages were parked outside. Gao Li said: "Get in the carriage quickly. There are charcoal stoves and cotton-padded jackets prepared for you. This guy is so cold that the walkway is blocked..."

Several people quickly got into the car. The charcoal stove had been baking for a long time, and it was very warm inside.

Gao Li and other members of the insurance team got on their horses. They were wearing such thick clothes but their movements were clean and agile. It was obvious that they had excellent riding skills.

After mounting their horses, two people immediately rode ahead to explore the road ahead.

The rest were divided into two teams, front and rear, sandwiching the convoy in the middle.

They wore woolen scarves to cover their mouths and noses, and each wore sunglasses to block the reflection from the snow.

After a while, a layer of frost hung on the scarf, and from a distance it looked like a gray beard.

That gray-white cotton coat becomes inconspicuous in the snow. It is conceivable that if you lie down on the snow, you may not be able to find this living person within more than ten meters, and the concealment is excellent.

Jin Ya in the car was stunned and exclaimed: "Well-trained, a tiger and wolf teacher, it's an eye-opener."

Dakuchang said: "It's bitterly cold in the north. Fortunately, they can still ride horses outside. If it were the case, I would freeze to death."

In the carriage, in addition to the charcoal stove, cotton-padded jackets and prepared snacks.

Desserts include glutinous rice sticks, fried dried fruits, etc., which are all high-calorie foods.

When they were hit by the cold wind, they felt really hungry, so they quickly stuffed it into their mouths and chewed it.

Jin Yacheng smiled bitterly: "In Hong Kong Island, I wouldn't eat this stuff if it was given to me for free. It tastes really good now."

Compared with the exquisite snacks in the south, these snacks in Lugang Town seem crude.

Ke Ren Leng certainly needs heat.

Oguchi Chang breathed a sigh of relief on the frosted car window, rubbed it with his fingers, and looked out: "The road is really smooth, and the carriage is comfortable to sit on."

Because the road is good, the speed back to Lugang Town is much faster than before.

When they arrived at the outskirts of Lugang Town, Jin Yacheng was surprised and said: "Oh, this is really lively. The red lanterns have been hung up before the New Year."

Dakuchang pointed to the floor-to-ceiling window on the roadside: "Look, you can see the stove inside from here. The fire is really burning. Is this a barber shop? Is the barber shop so well-organized?"

At this time, the two of them noticed that more than half of the men on the streets of Lugang Town were not yin and yang.

On another carriage, Li Zining pointed to the road outside and said, "Sister Hua, I have only seen this kind of stone road in Europe. I didn't expect that we also have it in Lugang Town."

On the left of Miao Cuihua is her daughter, and on the right is Li Anyang. She hugged each other with one arm and was in a very good mood. She introduced to Li Zining who was sitting opposite: "This is the idea of ​​passing on salary. Look at that boutique, it is for passing on salary." This shop specializes in selling some weird stuff."

Jiang Mingxin raised her face and said proudly: "Mom, there is a painting over there that I painted. I say it can be sold for a good price."

Just as Miao Cuihua was about to speak, the carriage of Samuel Goldberg and Rachel Kervis at the front suddenly stopped.

The couple got off the carriage and came here to knock on the door.

When Miao Cuihua opened the door, Rachel Kervis said: "Sister Hua, let us bring the things to our residence. You can show us around. This place is so beautiful. You can be our guide."