The mage in the late Qing Dynasty

Zhao Chuanxin left after talking to Yao Jia.

Yao Jia saw Zhang Shouzeng and two reporters, one tall and one short, walking out of the reception room and politely sent them out.

"You two have heard what the prefect said clearly and must report it truthfully." Zhang Shouzeng had a hint and warned secretly.

The two reporters suddenly became nervous. The light of the morning sun shined through the glass, making their faces turn blue and red.

Although Yao Jia didn't know the process, he was used to finishing the attack, so he interjected: "Oh, don't be nervous, you two. None of us in the Lubin Mansion are good people."

The two reporters trembled and hurriedly left the government office as if they were running away.

Zhang Shouzeng laughed.

Unexpectedly, a very troublesome matter was solved by the prefect easily.

…

When Zhao Chuanxin left Lubin Mansion, he saw Hu Da leading the Gray Ax Army for a morning run.

They carry cotton clothes and equipment on their backs, with a total load of about 15 kilograms, and have to run five kilometers. They practice diligently every day.

Further east, there are horse farms.

Early in the morning, there were soldiers from the Gray Ax Army who were responsible for training horses, leading them to train walking horses.

There are several steps in horse racing, one of which is particularly peculiar, which is walking horse.

Generally speaking, when a horse runs with its right arm, the order of touching the ground is the left hind limb, left forelimb, right hind limb, and right forelimb. The right forelimb is the leading limb. After touching the ground, there will be a short period of soaring. Zuo Lihuai is just the opposite of the above.

The walking horse is somewhat like a human walking on a walking stick.

The left limbs are stretched forward and the right limbs are stretched backwards, alternately moving forward. This is called contralateral step in equestrian, and it is actually running at a walking pace.

The famous horse tramples the flying swallow, the posture is that of a walking horse.

Normal horse racing has three beats, while walking horse has two beats.

This has the advantage that when the horse runs, the horse's back will not bump and is extremely stable.

In peacetime, knights suffer less.

When fighting, the Gray Ax Army can ride on horseback and calmly pull the bolt and fire, just because it is stable enough.

So Hu Da still has something, because Zhao Chuanxin required the Gray Ax Army to shoot quickly from horseback, which required both high mobility and accuracy, so Hu Da came up with this trick.

But walking horses require specialized training.

Zhao Chuanxin looked at a horse running smoothly and felt that the action was so obscene: "It looks like it needs to go to the 4th son shop for a wheel alignment..."

Horse racing looks impressive, especially the galloping horses.

A large number of horses appeared on the battlefield, which looked a bit strange.

Lubin Mansion is developing quietly and rapidly at a speed that is unimaginable to ordinary people.

Zhao Chuanxin smiled happily, took out his soft gold armor, put it on, stepped on the Misty Traveler and galloped away.

Along the way, he saw workers clearing the snow, saw herdsmen cutting sheep grass in the snow nest in the cold wind, and saw camels with bells dangling from their necks pulling carts to transport coal to Lubin Prefecture.

Normally, walking by water is faster, but the Hailar River is too winding, so Zhao Chuanxin can run faster on the north bank.

He did not enter Hulun City, but went around from the north and went into the mountains.

Forded the Zadun River, passed Xiaoding Mountain, a ditch, Yiliba...

This is a northern line parallel to the Dongqing Railway.

A wild boar heard the noise, its narrow eyes flashed with danger, and it wanted to drive away the two-legged beast that had intruded into its territory.

When Zhao Chuanxin took out the lever rifle, the running wild boar turned around and ran back. Any hesitation for one second would be disrespectful to the equal weapons of all living beings.

Apparently it had seen the power of guns and was frightened.

Zhao Chuanxin left the mountains and walked through the vast farmland.

Xingyue said: The mature fields here are better, and Lubin Mansion still has a long way to go. Next year, it needs to control the desertification of the land near the Hailar River, rationally arrange herdsmen's grazing, and cultivate more mature land.

Zhao Chuanxin's voice was muffled in the helmet: "The livestock industry in the Lubin Prefecture is developed, but it is basically cattle, horses and alpacas. Absorbing a large number of farmers and moving in will increase consumption. Do you think it is possible to develop chickens and ducks in the Lubin Prefecture area?" Goose and pig breeding industry?”

If you want your people to be smart and strong, you can't just eat grass and grain, but eat more meat.

Xingyue gave a map of the land reclamation planned for next year. Dark green represents mature fields, green represents raw fields, and yellow represents areas to be reclaimed.

Xingyue said: Once all green areas are turned into mature fields, there will be enough food to support the breeding industry, otherwise it will not be feasible. According to my estimation, it will take at least another year.

In 4 hours and 10 minutes, Zhao Chuanxin arrived at Longjiang Mansion.

"The yamen door opens towards the south. If you have no money, don't come in."

"Beat me, scratch me, and ask if I will spare you."

"The little bald man went to the temple stage, carried somersaulters, picked up copper coins, bought white flour pastry, and found the bald man as his companion. The bald man ate, the bald man watched, the bald man fought, the bald man persuaded, the bald man complained to the county government office. , bare-chested, specializing in beating up bald guys."

The original Longjiang General's Mansion was abolished last year. The Qing government established Longjiang Province, and the General's Mansion was renamed Longjiang Mansion.

On the east side in front of Longjiang Mansion, there is a three-story Yamen Temple.

Generally, if there is a government office, there is also a government office temple. Where there is a prison, there is a prison temple.

Zhang Shouzeng also proposed that Zhao Chuanxin build a Yamen Temple in Lubin Mansion, but Zhao Chuanxin rejected it flatly - why waste that money?

In front of the Longjiang Government Office Temple, a group of snot-nosed children ran and jumped by and sang interesting nursery rhymes.

Longjiang Prefecture is the provincial capital of Heilongjiang.

Zhao Chuanxin came to survey the terrain at Xingyue's request, and took a break and had some food along the way.

"Man, what are you good at serving four dishes?" Zhao Chuanxin entered a restaurant and Da Chichi sat down.

"Sir, my accent is not from our local area. Why don't you try the fried pork in pot, fish head cakes, braised red meat with dried vegetables, braised chicken with pine nuts in wine, braised shredded dried tofu, and two pieces of Kedong fermented bean curd as a treat? Side dishes to go with wine..." When the waiter heard this, he was really rude and added six more dishes.

Zhao Chuanxin was so excited that he said, "Okay, that's it."

The dried shredded tofu and bean curd were ready-made. After they were presented on a small plate, the waiter poured a glass of wine and said bluntly: "This is a complimentary pot. Please use it with caution."

Zhao Chuanxin didn't drink much before, but after drinking Shi Zhong Shui, he felt that he could do it.

So I picked up a chopstick of dried tofu shreds that were as thin as hair. It was sour and sweet. It would be a pity not to drink.

After taking a small sip of the hot pot roast, I felt drunk for a moment and was immediately overwhelmed.

Zhao Chuanxin was very happy to be able to feel drunk without getting drunk.

So before other dishes were served, a cup of hotpot was finished first.

When the waiter brought the fish head cakes, he found that the bottom of the pot was bottomed out, and he was surprised and said: "Why is your guest drinking so fast? I have never seen such an amount of alcohol."

Zhao Chuanxin bared his teeth and smiled: "I just rinsed my mouth, but I still need food and drinks. I will bring the wine jar later."

Guy: "..."

Just as he finished speaking, two people came in from the door.

The waiter's eyes lit up, he abandoned Zhao Chuanxin, and trotted to entertain the two men: "You two adults, please come in quickly!"

Zhao Chuanxin turned around: "Hey... the food and drinks are here, right?"

…

Tokyo, build subway and cannon state.

Sun Yanguang and Nagaoka Isoko were on the benches of the tennis court.

"Sun Jun, I only have one hour, and I have to go back to prepare for the funeral." Nagaoka Isoko said shyly.

Sun Yanguang asked her: "Isoko, do you like playing tennis?"

"Yes." Nagaoka Isoko nodded gently: "I have been practicing for a long time."

Sun Yanguang said in his heart: Your voice sounds stiff, as if you just celebrated Valentine's Day.

He stared into Nagaoka Isoko's eyes: "Isoko, I have had chest tightness and shortness of breath these days. I went to see the doctor. The doctor said that this is what happens when you have someone else in your heart."

Nagaoka Isoko: "..."

Her face turned red with embarrassment and she couldn't help but lower her head.

Sun Yanguang said with a stern face again: "But please don't worry, it's all about etiquette and I won't break the rules."

Nagaoka Isoko suddenly raised his head: "Sun Jun, you pinched me."

Sun Yanguang lowered his head with surprise on his face: "Eh? Jizi, when did you put your hand into my palm?"

"..." Isoko Nagaoka chuckled, her eyes almost watering: "Sun Jun, every time I see you, my heart is filled with joy. They say that when you see someone who is happy inside, that means falling in love. This person."

"Really?" Sun Yanguang rubbed Nagaoka Iso's delicate little hand: "I think they are right."

"..."

…

Zhao Chuanxin, a bachelor, met an acquaintance in a restaurant in Longjiang Mansion.

Song Xiaolian.

Next to Song Xiaolian was a rich old man. The two came with armed entourage. It was obvious that the rich old man had a lot of background.

Zhao Chuanxin's eyes lit up: "Old Song, come on, come on, it's just the right time for you two to drink... Oh no, it's just the right time for us to have a drink."

"..." Song Xiaolian looked at Zhao Chuanxin in confusion: "Prefect Zhao, why did you come to Longjiang Mansion?"

Hearing Song Xiaolian say "Prefect Zhao", the rich old man's eyes widened.

The guy's expression was even more interesting. He looked at Zhao Chuanxin and then at the rich old man.

Zhao Chuanxin said to the waiter: "Bring on two more sets of bowls and chopsticks and four more dishes."

The waiter still wanted to watch the fun, but his status did not allow him to do so, so he could only turn back and walk to the kitchen in three steps.

Song Xiaolian bit the bullet and introduced: "This is Zhao Chuanxin, the governor of Lubin Prefecture. Magistrate Zhao; Prefect Zhao, this is Mr. Zhou, the governor of Longjiang Prefecture."

Song Xiaolian and Zhao Chuanxin have little friendship.

On the contrary, there are still some grudges due to different positions.

But Zhao Chuanxin was as enthusiastic as if he saw an old friend.

Song Xiaolian had no choice but to introduce it to both parties.

In terms of status, Zhao Chuanxin was Zhou Shuomo's subordinate and happened to be under Zhou Shuomo's jurisdiction.

Zhou Shumo looked carefully at Zhao Chuanxin and saw that he was wearing a turtleneck black sweater, a tall figure, and a knitted cotton hat on his head. His hair should be short under the hat, because there was no braid at the back.

His old face was serious: "As a prefect, how can you leave any place at will?"

Zhao Chuanxin said cheerfully: "This is a long story, so you two should sit down and listen to me explain it in detail."

Zhou Shumo snorted coldly and actually sat down.

Song Xiaolian gave Zhou Shumo a fierce wink.

It means don't mess with this guy. He can't be suppressed by his status as governor. Don't do stupid things.

But Zhou Shumo was unmoved.

He stared at Zhao Chuanxin: "Say it."

Zhao Chuanxin let out a long sigh: "Lubin Mansion is difficult. As the prefect, I am even more difficult. There are powerful enemies in the north, bandits are making trouble in the west, and Lubin Mansion is in ruins waiting to be renovated. It is a bitter cold place like this." What can I do?"

Zhou Shumo said coldly: "Is this your excuse for monopolizing tax revenue? Is this the reason for you to leave your post without authorization? Do you still have the law in your heart?"

"Of course not." Zhao Chuanxin said nonsense seriously: "I was depressed, so I had to go out to relax. It's no big deal. As for Wang Fa, Master Zhou, haven't you heard of it? Everyone said - Zhao Chuanxin has no Wang Fa. , Lawless?”

"..." Zhou Shumo suddenly raised his voice: "You said it's not a big deal?"

"Yes." When Zhao Chuanxin saw the waiter bring the bowls and chopsticks and the wine jar, he filled the pot for the two of them and poured himself a glass: "When I got here, my mind suddenly became brighter. I told myself, don't Be intimidated by the enemy's momentum, don't be frustrated by the difficulties that you can still endure, don't be discouraged by temporary setbacks, the road is tortuous, the future is bright, the darkness is about to pass, the dawn is in front of you, favorable conditions and initiative Recovery comes from trying to persist a little longer.

I call this - Longjiang Mansion Enlightenment! "

Zhou Shumo: "..."

Song Xiaolian's head was buzzing.

I thought to myself, Zhao Chuanxin, Zhao Chuanxin, you really can fool around with anyone.

Seeing that the two of them were silent, Zhao Chuanxin raised his glass: "Master Zhou, don't be angry. Zhao is not a bad person. Apart from killing people, setting fires, robbing money and sex, Zhao has never done anything bad. Meeting is fate, come on. , drink this cup to the full.”

Zhou Shumo: "..."

Killing people, setting fires, robbing wealth and sex, aren't they called evil people?

Of course Zhao Chuanxin knew who his immediate boss was, and he also knew Zhou Shumo.

But Old Zhao Wanwan will not be controlled by him.

I just didn't expect to meet him here.

Now that they have met, Zhao Chuanxin can't do whatever he wants when he goes eastward. After all, if something goes wrong, Zhou Shumo and Song Xiaolian will definitely guess that it was him.

Zhao Chuanxin raised his glass and simmered the wine in one gulp.

Immediately, the smell of alcohol seeped out, and he was not drunk at all.

Harmful, it turns out that this is how it feels.

Zhou Shumo didn't drink, but Song Xiaolian raised his glass and took a sip. Seeing Zhao Chuanxin finish the wine, he was speechless.

But he didn't know that Zhao Chuanxin had such a huge amount. He had never heard of it before.

The waiter started serving the dishes, and he obviously urged the chef to give Zhao Chuanxin's table a higher priority.

Zhou Shumo shouted in a low voice: "Zhao Chuanxin, don't think about getting away with it. You withheld taxes privately. Where these funds go, I will tell you clearly today!"

Song Xiaolian was a little confused. Before he met Zhao Chuanxin, Zhou Shumo was not so hostile to Zhao Chuanxin in his words. What happened now?

He didn't know that Zhou Shumo practiced the principles of being a gentleman behind a villain in front of him.

Zhao Chuanxin ate Guo Bao Rou, which is later known as Guobaorou, and said, "Save the money to build cannons."

Zhou Shumo's expression changed slightly: "What are you doing making artillery?"

Could it be a rebellion?

Zhao Chuanxin poured himself another bottle of wine: "Zhao wants to use cannonballs to measure the land area north of Lubin Mansion!"

Song Xiaolian's scalp was numb after hearing this. She was shocked by Zhao Chuanxin's ambition and at the same time felt her blood boiling up.

What a great way to measure the land area!

Zhou Shumo suddenly gave up the governor's majesty and sighed: "Zhao Tangong, do you know that the land of Longjiang Prefecture is fertile and rich in products, but the treasury only has more than 600,000 yuan?"

Zhao Chuanxin had already noticed that the old man didn't seem to be really angry.

He paused and asked, "What does Mr. Zhou want to say?"

Zhou Shumo stared at Zhao Chuanxin and said: "I don't want to ask where you are going or what you are doing. But if you withhold taxes, it will affect my plans for the next two years. Training troops, establishing schools, opening banks, and establishing the Fengyan Government and Commodity Bureau … It’s not just your Lubin Mansion that is surrounded by powerful enemies; and it’s not just the people of Lubin Mansion who are naked.”

Zhou Shumo is very shrewd.

He had already found out who Zhao Chuanxin was.

I don't want to eat hard food, I just tried it, and it's true.

So Zhou Shumo immediately changed his response.

Zhao Chuanxin is blown by the wind and the remaining clouds are flying, and the chopsticks are transported like flying.

While eating, he said: "Master Zhou, don't be discouraged. You have only taken office not long ago. You must know that everything is difficult at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end. You will get used to it."

"You..." Zhou Shumo's beard curled up in anger: "Zhao Tan Gong, the world only sees you killing people and setting fires, but they don't see your ability to make money. Since you withheld taxes, you must find a way to clear the hole." I'll make it up."

Zhou Shumo was acting a bit rogue.

Don't say it, really don't say it.

The old man was acting like a scoundrel, but he suddenly reminded Zhao Chuanxin.

His eyes lit up: "Old Zhou, prepare a piece of land for me in Longjiang Mansion. I will build some property and pay taxes for you."