The mage in the late Qing Dynasty

In the south, Sun Gongwu, Huang Xing and Shuangxi read the newspapers.

Sun Gongwu gasped: "This is so amazing!"

Huang Xing read the newspaper repeatedly: "Then the British reporter was bribed by Zhao Tangong, right? The thunder in the winter and the rain and snow in the summer are really exaggerated."

Shuangxi said angrily: "Isn't this written all over the place? What's the point of lying to people? There are no cowards in Lugang Town. Why don't you believe it? You just believe it after losing the salary transfer?"

Sun Gongwu patted Shuangxi's strong arm and said, "It's not that I don't believe it, it's just that I can't believe it."

But Huang Xing suddenly thought of something. He looked at Sun Gongwu with burning eyes and said, "If it is true that Zhao Tangong controls the soldiers, horses and wealth in the Hailar area, then..."

Sun Gongwu understood immediately.

Beat the autumn wind and bury nails.

These are all old tricks.

He said: "Contact someone immediately and find a way to contact Zhao Tangong."

…

From Sauron's department, Zhao Chuanxin arranged his coat and scarf and went out with a group of guards.

Shengfu and Badang'a's eyes widened when they saw it.

Zhao Chuanxin and the guards had just changed their outfits.

Zhao Chuanxin was wearing a gray cotton coat on the outside, a wool coat, a silk and cashmere blended suit, a shirt on the inside, and Chelsea boots on his feet.

The nine-man guard behind them wore gray ax coats on the outside, but no coats on the inside. They wore suits directly.

The difference is that Zhao Chuanxin is wearing a cotton coat, while the others have sleeves on so they can fight at any time.

They all have horse-branded rollers on their waists, which are a batch of "goods" purchased from Lugang Town.

Shengfu and Badang'a couldn't express their feelings.

If Zhao Chuanxin was asked to describe it, Zhao Chuanxin would definitely tell them - this is called forceful style.

A group of people entered Hailar on horseback, and the people on the street commented and commented.

"It's the Gray Axes."

"They defeated the Russian Cossack cavalry."

"How majestic!"

"Hey, look, they don't have braids on the back of their hats."

"It is said that Mr. Zhao has never had braids."

These nine carefully selected guards all had their braids cut off, but they were not bald.

In fact, many people's yin and yang heads will look like "wolf tails" if they are not trimmed and shaved regularly. There is hair on the forehead, which looks like hair.

Once the braids are shaved off, it will be a short haircut.

The sense of vulgarity is gone, but it adds a more refined temperament.

Zhao Chuanxin turned a deaf ear to the comments of others and turned a blind eye to the gesticulations.

The nine guards behind him looked around nervously.

They were not just showing off. There was a mixed bag of good and bad people in Hailar at this time. In terms of probability, the probability of Zhao Chuanxin going out on the streets with great fanfare and being assassinated was probably over 80%.

However, they arrived at the negotiation venue without incident.

Zhao Chuanxin and others dismounted, and the patrolman who had been waiting for a long time took the reins and helped tie them up so as not to delay the escort work.

At the entrance of the venue, some Russians wanted to search for weapons.

Zhao Chuanxin raised his hand and slapped him away.

Snapped……

"Go away, I want to kill someone, why do I need to kill him here? He's like a dog."

The man retreated dejectedly.

Zhao Chuanxin walked to the door of the venue, and his subordinates pushed the door open. He took a look first and then walked out. Only then did Zhao Chuanxin enter the venue.

He took off his coat and gave it to the next person, and looked into the field.

Some people in Tsarist Russia knew him, and some he didn't.

Looking at the spectator seats, reporters of all kinds of hair colors, including straight and curly hair, were already occupied.

Finally, Zhao Chuanxian looked at the Chinese representatives. The top one turned out to be Aixinjueluo Yikuang...

He doesn't recognize the second seat...

But Wu Luzhen stood behind that person, making Zhao Chuanxin guess that it was Xu Shichang.

Naturally, Song Xiaolian, Huang Shifu and others also came.

This was the first meeting between Zhao Chuanxin and Xu Shichang, but it was at the negotiating table between Qing and Russia.

Zhao Chuanxin was the last one to arrive.

Everyone is waiting for him.

Wu Luzhen saw Zhao Chuanxin looking a little excited.

He knew from the beginning that this person was definitely not a thing in the pool, and that was indeed the case.

Look, he actually defeated Tsarist Russia silently, and even wanted to regain the lost land.

Zhao Chuanxin was not in a hurry to sit down. He took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth. The people behind him hurriedly lit it.

Zhao Chuanxin came to the end of the long table and scanned the people in the field.

His gaze was full of aggression, and those who saw it naturally moved their eyes away and did not dare to look at him.

Zhao Chuanxin first pointed to the press box and said in English: "No one is allowed to take pictures without my permission. Is that clear?"

No one answered.

Zhao Chuanxin bared his teeth, walked a few steps that way, pressed his hand on the table, and said in a serious tone: "I ask you, are you clear?"

"clear!"

"clear!"

"Don't worry, Mr. Zhao."

The reporters wiped away the cold sweat and answered in a flurry of responses.

Zhao Chuanxin nodded with satisfaction, then returned to the negotiation table and asked: "Who arranged the seats? I, Zhao Chuanxin, sit in the second seat, who the hell dares to sit in the main seat?"

Tsarist Russia actually sat comfortably in the host's position, and Zhao Chuanxin's position was even more outrageous. If Zhang Shouzeng hadn't deliberately left it vacant, he would have been sitting at the end.

The air seemed stagnant.

Zhao Chuanxin pointed to the seat of tsarist Russia and asked, "What's your name?"

The man frowned, very dissatisfied with Zhao Chuanxin's rudeness and arrogance.

He leaned back in his chair and said calmly: "I am Izvoryski, Minister of Foreign Affairs."

Zhao Chuanxin pointed to the second seat and asked, "Who are you?"

"I am Kusuowici, Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Qing Dynasty!"

Zhao Chuanxin nodded: "Very good, Kosovitz, you will be in charge of the Russian side of today's negotiations."

Izvolsky sneered: "You have no right to decide us..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhao Chuanxin suddenly jumped onto the negotiating table, walked up to Izvoliski in one step, picked up the opponent by his collar, and raised his leg.

Click...

How fragile is this kick?

Everyone clearly heard the sound of bones breaking, and then Izvoliski flew backwards, hit the wall and bounced, motionless after landing, his eyes were wide open, his pupils were dilated, and his mouth and nose were bleeding. Who the hell dares to say anything about him? If you're not dead, you're mentally retarded.

Zhao Chuanxin unbuttoned his suit, twisted his neck and stared at the wolf: "Now, you Russians, get over to the right. Since you have lost, I will let anyone who is so fucking awesome with me die!" "

Naturally, the left side of the venue is respected.

The venue was completely silent, and everyone was dumbfounded.

Can a human kick out this kick? I'm afraid the horse can't kick with such force, right?

He can really kill someone without a gun, kicking a kid!

There was silence at first, and then there was a commotion, and there was a "squeaking" sound of shaking chairs, and the Russians left the table one after another to change places with the Chinese.

Aixinjueluo Yikuang shook his beard and gave up the throne.

Zhao Chuanxin glared at him: "How old are you to live like a dog? You care about food but not about fighting, right? When you came to Hylar, you actually took my place?"

It was really like training this old man like training a dog, but Aixinjueluo Yikuang didn't even dare to let out a fart.

His son was stabbed badly by Zhao Chuanxin, and he himself had his old nose money stolen by Zhao Chuanxin... Although he only suspected it, he felt that he was inseparable.

He guessed correctly, Zhao Chuanxin's capital for starting a business was stolen from him.

Xu Shichang's eyes widened.

I blanch.

I knew you, Zhao Chuanxin, were crazy, but I didn’t know you were so crazy!

Crazy beyond measure.

Only then did Zhao Chuanxin sit down: "Let's talk, He Yan, come over."

Zhang Shouzeng was about to speak, but he heard Song Xiaolian cough and say: "Zhang Shouzeng, the court has decreed that you have left your post as the General Office of the Russian Negotiation Bureau! You can go out."

Zhang Shouzeng's head buzzed: "I'm a lower official, I'm a lower official..."

So cruel.

This is the highlight moment for a man to establish his merits. Is it still okay if an imperial edict removes the crown?

Zhang Shouzeng looked at Song Xiaolian, who had no expression on his face.

Zhang Shouzeng looked at Xu Shichang. Xu Shichang pursed his lips tightly and said nothing. It was obvious that he knew about this matter but could not help.

Zhang Shouzeng looked at the Tsarist Russian negotiators opposite, and they snickered secretly with gloating.

I wish there would be internal strife here first.

Finally, Zhang Shouzeng looked at Zhao Chuanxin, his voice almost choked: "Master Prefect..."

During this time, he lived a very fulfilling life in Lubin Mansion.

These people are all working with their heads down, there is no intrigue, they are in the same boat, and they are busy with endless tasks every day.

At night, I usually fall asleep when I am tired, snoring loudly.

During the most difficult time, several gentlemen slept huddled together on a big kang that was full of the smell of sweat and sour feet. If someone turned over at night, they would be woken up by their elbows. The next morning the quilt would definitely be missing and I would wake up from the cold. I would often go to work with a runny nose like those snot-nosed babies.

Sometimes everyone is so busy that they forget to cook. They only wake up when their stomachs are pressed against their backs, and then they sum up: Well, no one has gone to the kitchen.

As for Yao Jia, the traitor, he always prepared snacks and secretly ate snacks when there was no food to eat. He was a good talker and the most cunning. Everyone lost weight, but he gained some weight.

Sometimes everyone gets so angry that they argue over one thing, but then they turn around and cooperate again, letting go of their grudges when they meet and smile.

When Taoke Taohu came to attack, no one was afraid of the formation, regardless of whether the civil or military forces went out to fight with their spears.

The last time both civil and military officials were so bloody was probably during the Tang Dynasty. Just thinking about it makes my blood boil. Every time I drink, I can brag about my awesomeness for half a night. Even though Lubin Mansion is a small place, it still dares to claim to have great martial arts!

It was about to see the light of day, well, the imperial court issued a decree to remove his support.

Zhang Shouzeng fell from a tall building into a bottomless abyss.

Zhao Chuanxin dusted off the soot: "Hai, just go and wear it. What's the big deal?"

Zhang Shouzeng's heart really sank to the bottom of his heart: "Master Magistrate..."

But I heard Zhao Chuanxin say again: "The court has taken away your support, and I will give you another one. After all, our Lubin Mansion is autonomous, and the court has no control over who Zhao Chuanxin appoints, right?"

boom……

Zhang Shouzeng's blood rushed to his head, causing cerebral hemorrhage.

"Master Prefect..."

He called "Master Magistrate" three times. The first sentence was prayer, the second sentence was disbelief, and the third sentence was moved.

Only Xu Shichang lowered his head slightly, with an imperceptible smile on his lips.

What a good Zhao Tan worker, he is indeed treacherous.

Zhang Shouzeng is afraid that he will follow him wholeheartedly from now on.

Seeing Zhang Shouzeng's expression on the verge of tears, Zhao Chuanxin said with a chill: "Don't be so paralyzed. Let's start the conversation quickly. I'm just listening."

Russia expressed doubts.

Are you attending the event and sitting in the chair?

Are you watching your murder?

However, Zhao Chuanxin was really listening.

Zhang Shouzeng regrouped his mood, regained his composure, and then went on stage vigorously. He even spoke Russian more fluently and spoke unscrupulously.

When the Russian side tried to reject it, they always looked at Zhao Chuanxin first, and then they were relieved when they found that Zhao Chuanxin really didn't interrupt.

So the negotiation turned into a real negotiation that looked like a human being.

The reporters dutifully recorded.

After about half an hour, the two sides stopped talking and muttered to each other.

Aixinjueluo Yikuang looked at Zhao Chuanxin and asked: Do you want to discuss it together?

Zhao Chuanxin did not strangle him, but ran to the window to smoke.

Aixinjueluo Yikuang said: "The overall situation is at stake, so we should accept it as soon as possible. Since Tsarist Russia agrees to return Manzhouli, let us take a land first and discuss it later when Hailar sells it. If it fails, it will be considered a great diplomatic victory."

Zhang Shouzeng saw that he was so out of control, so he smiled and asked, "Does Prince Qing know that we are the victor?"

Aixinjueluo Yikuang frowned: "Victory? It's just a small victory. There are tens of thousands of Tsarist Russian troops in the east watching with eager eyes..."

"Prince Qing knows that the prefect can destroy their railway tracks at any time. If they want to transport troops and artillery, they can only pass through the Daxing-Anling Mountains. We can stop them calmly. They can't even think of coming in from the east side with one soldier or one artillery piece. "

"You..." Aixinjueluo Yi Kuang raised his beard angrily: "It's unreasonable. Could it be that they can't come over? How did I get here? How did those reporters get here?"

Zhang Shouzeng refused to give in: "You can come in because the prefect asked you to come in. Otherwise, no one can come in, and the telegram will not go through. In the Hailar area, whoever the prefect asks can come!"

Xu Shichang was stunned.

Wu Luzhen was speechless.

You Zhang Heyan, you really have strong wings.

These words were really arrogant. Not only did he have the faint intention of looking at Tsarist Russia, but he also warned the Qing court: You are not easy to do, and Zhao Chuanxin will have the final say here from now on.

Aixinjueluo Yikuang was furious when he heard this, but the fact was that even Tsarist Russia couldn't get through, and it was even more difficult for the new army to come.

He asked sinisterly: "What about Siberia? They transport troops from Siberia, what can you do?"

"Your Majesty does not know that the section of the Siberian Railway that goes around Vladivostok has been cut off by the prefect, and the section west to Lake Baikal is also closed to traffic. As long as the prefect is willing, he can cut off the railway again at any time."

"What about walking? What about riding a horse?"

"They tried it, but it didn't work. We will stop them halfway, unless they invade Cullen to attack."

Xu Shichang saw that Zhang Shouzeng actually had the guts to challenge Aixinjueluo Yikuang. Seeing that the two of them became more and more tense as they talked, Xu Shichang coughed and asked, "General Manager Zhang, please tell me, how do you want to talk?"

He finally understood that the imperial court wanted to participate in the negotiations, but the Lubin Mansion didn't seem to want to bring them back.

Zhang Shouzeng said categorically: "Expulsion of the Russian soldiers and road protection teams along the railways from Manzhouli, Hailar and even Zhalantun. Our troops will be stationed on the east and west sides. Along the Ergun River and other places, Lubin Prefecture will cancel the original cards." Ethical system, newly set up a border guard cavalry team, a team of troops, and a battalion of artillery to guard the border. Only Tsarist Russian railway workers are allowed to enter and exit. Recover 4,500 square kilometers of land in the Dauria area north of Manzhouli!"

Representatives from the Qing court took a breath of cold air.

Blanch, what a big appetite.

Aixinjueluo Yikuang laughed angrily: "One cavalry team, one infantry corps, one artillery battalion? Do you have so many soldiers? Where does the money come from? Do you have any ordnance?"

"Yes, the armory is now full of pits, and money will soon be available. Of course, this is not my responsibility. We are self-sufficient and can support such a large army. Please note that the prefect wants to establish a permanent land customs in Manchuria. Collect import and export taxes.”

"Nonsense!" Even Xu Shichang was not calm now. "The tax money must be handed over to the overall planning department. How can we be self-sufficient? I have to talk to Zhao Tangong..."

Unexpectedly, Zhang Shouzeng stopped Xu Shichang and said: "Your Majesty Governor, there is no need to disturb our prefect. He is very busy and tired during this time. I am the full representative in the negotiation, even though the prefect is here as well. Our Lubin Prefecture has divided its powers. Be clear and make decisions that will not be easily shaken.”

Xu Shichang: "..."

Okay, okay, so neat, right?

Aixinjueluo Yikuang and Xu Shichang still underestimated Zhang Shouzeng's extravagance.

Returning to the negotiating table, Zhang Shouzeng told Kuosowici and Wu Sadi: "In addition to evacuating the troops stationed along the line from Manzhouli to Zhalantun, in addition to leaving the 4,500 square kilometers of the Dauria area that belongs to us, When the land is returned, you still need to pay war compensation of 300,000 taels of silver, and all of this is included in the "Outline."

"What?" Kusovitz could hardly believe his ears: "Compensation?"

The Qing Dynasty had always ceded land and paid compensation. Now Zhang Shouzeng not only asked them to cede land but also paid compensation. Kuosowici just felt that it was ridiculous.

Wu Sadi sneered and said: "Don't you think these demands are too much? Even if troops are stationed along the railway, it is to protect our rights and interests. Withdrawing troops is the maximum concession we can make. Zalan Tun to Hailar Station Troops must be stationed along the route, as banditry is serious in the mountains..."

"The banditry is serious? Are you afraid you are joking? With our prefect here, what kind of bandit dares to haunt the Hailar area? But we caught the horse bandit spies. They said that you Tsarist Russia sponsored them to invade our Hailar, but we repulsed them. When the negotiations are over, , Haha, the prefect will let everyone on the grassland understand one thing, there are some people you can’t afford to offend!”

"It's none of our business to talk nonsense." Kosowici changed the topic firmly: "In short, ceding land and paying compensation is absolutely unfeasible."

Song Xiaolian and Huang Shifu can no longer understand and cannot participate in the negotiations.

The two of them looked at Zhang Shouzeng's performance with blank expressions.

Not long ago, this boy was submissive, but now he was in high spirits, and he didn't take the world's heroes seriously.

Xu Shichang frowned and thought.

Seeing the stalemate, Aixinjueluo Yikuang felt anxious and wanted to speak many times.

Because when she arrived, Cixi emphatically explained: "There is nothing impossible. Now that we have won, we have to give up and make peace. The only thing we must not do is provoke a full-scale war with Tsarist Russia..."

But at the moment, Zhang Shouzeng is clearly aggressive. If he becomes desperate, what should Tsarist Russia really do if the army presses on the border?

He wanted to speak, but Zhang Shouzeng spoke too quickly and immediately said forcefully: "Mr. Minister Kusowici, do you know that the war is not over yet? In my opinion, your attitude is that you want to leave Hylar on two legs. Today Give me an accurate answer, whether it works or not. If it doesn’t work, the railway will be disconnected again. I guarantee that your Lake Baikal railway will also be damaged, and the telegraph to Moscow will be disconnected. I guarantee that your emperor wants to transfer it in Moscow. Soldiers are dispatched, and even the news cannot be conveyed for months. Your Obukhov Steel Plant will be destroyed. You will not be able to produce any more 305-ton naval guns. Your optical accessories factory has technicians Your lives are in danger, your torpedoes will explode in the warehouse, and the aircraft engine you are developing will disappear!"

Blanch!

The hair on the hair of all the Russian negotiators, including Kosovitz and Usati, stood on end.

Zhang Shouzeng said that the Obukhov Steel Plant had contracted 70% and 30% of the naval and army equipment at this time.

Aviation equipment was being developed, and the optical parts factory was a secret. Unexpectedly, Zhang Shouzeng already knew about it. It was a secret weapon against Zhao Chuanxin.

Kuosowici was dumbfounded, and then became furious: "You..."

Zhang Shouzeng stood up suddenly, leaned out and pressed his hands on the table, staring directly at Kuso Weici: "In addition, the amount of compensation has been changed. Three hundred thousand taels of silver, I think it is not enough. Five hundred thousand taels of silver cannot be less." . Otherwise, the Austro-Hungarian cavalry along the Galician border of the Austro-Hungarian Empire will hold your Cossack cavalry swords and carry your Nagant rifles in formation. I believe they will like the weapons of your country!"

Tsarist Russia and Austria-Hungary did not deal with it.

Although Kosovitz was the one who made the decision in today's negotiations, Wu Sadi couldn't stand listening anymore. He stood up angrily and said, "Why should the Austro-Hungarian Empire listen to you? How can they have our weapons?"

"Haha, we will continue to send your weapons to them. You can ask Major General Putilov how they lost their weapons, ammunition and artillery? Unless you carry these on your back every day!"

Regardless of whether the Qing court or Russia were dumbfounded.

So damn arrogant, so blatant.

Tsarist Russia was also very arrogant when it threatened the Qing court, but Zhang Shouzeng was even more arrogant than them.