1908 Far Eastern Maniac Chapter 214 Salt Coup Bureau

The white eyes of the people. The commander and his subordinates finally went up to the cliff in the middle of the mountain and stood still. Look up. The temple of fire is still high above. Smoky. The sound of gongs and brakes. Compare it to the bare hillside. It's really a bit of a taste that doesn't eat the fireworks of the world.

"Alas! All that was left of the mountain was grass. Not even a single tree can be seen. Such a big sun. I couldn't find even a shade of it. ”

Zhang Jiyang sighed on the side. He came with a dead face. Said it was to protect the commander-in-chief. But in fact, everyone knows. I want to play with it. And not only came on their own. He also brought a female speaker of the current affairs propaganda team. Even a blind person can see it. He wanted to pretend to be a public servant.

For Zhang Jiyang's thoughts. The north can be seen clearly. But there are no points either. After all. Accompanied by a lively and beautiful girl. This trip also adds a little bit of show sè. "Male and female. I'm not tired of working." Although the female preacher dressed as a maid. No vermilion powder was applied. But it's also eye-catching. just happened to be his personal maid of "Zhao Shopkeeper". Besides. The current affairs propaganda team is an important link between the bottom of society. It's also good to get out and walk more.

"The awareness of environmental protection is too poor!"

Zhao Bei snorted. Say a fresh word. It has since entered the prosperous realm. And he saw the bare mountains on the banks of the river. In order to boil salt. Its inhabitants have been making the most of the nearby forests for hundreds of years. This is not only the case in Fushun County. Most of the townships and counties near and far are the same scene. The vegetation is sparse. Barren mountains and bald mountains. It looks like a Loess Plateau.

Fire wells are good, but they are everywhere. And the fire well is prosperous and lacking. Of course, the wells with sufficient fire do not need firewood, but those wells with weak gas and weak fire must be burned with firewood, otherwise the efficiency of boiling salt is too poor. So it is with the fire well. Not to mention the salt pans where there are no fire wells available. And so it goes. Naturally, salt merchants make full use of the nearby forest resources. Hundreds of years down. The southern Sichuan Mountains have been turned into loess slopes. When it rains. Either the mud is full, or the flash flood is bursting, and it is a small number of salt merchants who fertilize. But it has suffered the people of the county. No one had noticed this problem before. When Xiliang was in charge of Sichuan, he levied forest donations on a large scale. Zhao Erxun encouraged the people to plant trees and afforestation, but it had little effect, and in such an era of bullying and deception, no matter how good the policy was, it would become a means for officials to collect money. Zhao Erxun re-jīng Ming. I can't fight the money-obsessed officials and salt merchants.

"Well, you can't boil salt anymore. The method of opening salt in this well should be changed. And the method of cooking with fire is too inefficient. Zhao Bei continued.

Zhang Jiyang and Zhu Daniu were a little strange. The salt of this well is not boiled over fire. Is there any other way to get the salt out of the brine? Is it like sea salt?

The two didn't ask, and Zhao Bei also explained, but the eyes were full of desolation and sighed again and again. In this era, the hearts of the people are not ancient. They all want to reap the benefits for themselves. But no one cares about public welfare. Perhaps this is one of the characteristics of the last days.

"Keep walking. Standing here is also basking in the sun. At the top of the mountain, you may be able to enter the temple to rest. Zhao Bei raised the civilization stick in his hand. The top of the mountain pointed.

The people reached the top of the mountain. It was found that there was no fire temple at all. Due to the large number of pilgrims entering the incense. Standing in front of the fire temple was a sea of people. Many pilgrims who could not enter the temple even burned incense outside the temple. Only those pilgrims carrying pig-headed pheasants were eligible to line up in another line. Be guided into the temple by the temple blessing.

"I knew. Let's raise a pig's head, too. At least you can go into the temple and have a look. Tian Jinfu wiped the sweat on his face. Initiation of prison sāo.

"There's a tea stall over there," the female preacher in disguise as a maid pointed to the west side. And they lifted up their eyes. I saw that there were a few teas on the side of the mountain. In addition to selling tea. It also deals in confectionery. Some of the small tables are also full. It's about the same as the tourist attractions of later generations. Wuhan's Yellow House Scenic Area is almost the same. It's just more orderly.

Zhao Bei led everyone away. I chose a water stall and sat down. Order some tea and pastries. Tian Jinfu and Zhu Daniu sat on the left and right. Others were scattered. Jǐng Ti stared at everyone who approached here. The right hand is placed on the waist. Always be ready to draw your gun.

There are also some tea customers sitting on the tea stall. Most of them are salt workers. They all rest after the incense. Some people drank tea and went down the mountain. Some people are holding tea bowls and swinging in a dragon gate array. It looks like it won't be going down for a while.

"Poke and poke. Zhao Er's turtle son's skull was smashed by a silver bump. I want to fight the Republican army to the death. Salt Farm Off| Haal one! ”

"Ha'er, no! And now it's right now. Isn't he Zhao Ha'er eating and drinking spicy food in Chengdu? The silver bumps of white flowers are piled up in boxes and boxes. The money for a meal of wine is enough for you to buy one or twenty parishioners. ”

"I want to buy a cousin. And buy the parishioners of the IRA preaching team. One by one, they can sing and dance. Catch up with the famous Sichuan opera actors in the city. I want it! ”

"What are you dreaming of a turtle son. Those girls from the Republican Army don't sell! You have to force it to buy. They lifted their legs. Bigfoot will carry you turtle into the river! ”……

The Sichuan dialect is quite interesting. This is not an obstacle for Zhao Bei, who has watched a lot of Sichuan dialect TV series. But for Tian Jin, Zhu Daniu and others, it was a little difficult. Fortunately, there is a recruit in the Jǐng guard camp who is from Sichuan. Stand aside and explain to the two of them. It's good to hear. It's just that the female preacher who pretends to be a maid is a little embarrassed. Hiding behind Zhang Jiyang with a red face.

The fourth recruit who acted as a translator was named Qin Sihu.

Qin Sihu is a native of Chongqing Prefecture, Chengdu Prefecture. Our ancestors have been farming for generations. Although it is said that he was born in a small household. You can't eat any big fish and meat. But this Qin Sihu was born with a good figure. But only eighteen years old. But he is tall and big. A full 1.9 meters tall. Don't say in Sichuan. Even in China, he is considered a strong man. Rely on this body. Only then did he dare to beat the officials who robbed the people's daughters. As a result, he was convicted of "rebellion". Go to death row. He was later taken to Chengdu and detained. If it weren't for the Republican Army, they would have been killed in Chengdu Mansion. I'm afraid it's the end of an autumn duel.

After the liberation of the capital, the Republican Army rectified the prison administration. Sihu was released along with several fellow inmates. Young people are simple and naïve and easy to be deceived. When I was in prison, I was beaten by those robed brothers. Qin Sihu worshipped = Hi Brother Robe. Ranked ninth. After being released from prison, he became the personal bodyguard of the gang leader. Follow a bunch of gangsters around all day long. Never miss it. Later, Duanjin's gang planned the railway company's crying street incident. Annoyed the commander-in-chief. So an order was issued to the various robe brother wharves in Chengdu, and the public came to search the mountains and seas. It was very much a gang of "Manchu lackeys". The dock where Qin Sihu was located was also destroyed by the Republican Army. The gang leader fled to the limelight, Qin Sihu had no food and clothing, so he had to join the army because of his tall stature. was transferred directly to the special operations battalion.

Originally. Zhu Daniu likes this honest recruit very much. But it didn't wait for a few days for him to be happy. The commander-in-chief issued an order. He transferred this Qin Sihu to the Jǐng Wei Camp. Zhu Daniu was very depressed, and when he inquired, he learned that this was all the "slander" of the captain of the guard.

Since the last time he was "ambushed" by special operations at the Guishan campus in Hankou. Tian Jinfu has always been obsessed with it, and never forgot to get this one back. Yu often takes people to the special camp. Stealing divisions under the guise of the commander-in-chief. A certain Rì Tian Jinfu took his men to the special operations camp to "steal the teacher". Look at Qin Sihu's figure. Shocked for a while. After testing his strength, he asked Zhu Daniu for someone. But touched a nose of ash. I had to go back to the Director-General

Back.

Zhao Bei was curious and called Qin Sihu to him. It was found that the person had thick bones and muscular muscles. Put on your military uniform and stand aside. It's majestic. If you wear a pair of sunglasses. The whole image of a bodybuilder and a bodyguard. I was happy for a while. He transferred Qin Sihu to the guards. Act as a personal bodyguard. Designed to scare people.

This private visit to Zhaobei Weifu. Take Qin Sihu with you. When everyone went up the mountain just now, they didn't hold incense. The reason why it was not thrown down the mountain by the salt workers. Most of the credit is also the credit of this "Mr. Bodybuilder".

Qin Sihu is a native of Sichuan. He can only speak Sichuanese. It was also quite difficult to translate for Tian Jinfu and Zhu Daniu. Even with the stroke. Tired is sweating.

Seeing Qin Sihu's embarrassed appearance. Zhao Bei put down the tea bowl. Slammed the table with a civilized stick. said: "Four tigers." Don't bother either. Drink your tea. They deserve not to understand Sichuan dialect. It's been so long. I can't even understand Ben's dialect. ”

"To listen is to understand one. It's just too much talk. I couldn't understand it for a while. ”

Tian Jinfu laughed "hehe". Pick up the tea bowl and put it in your mouth. Took two sips. He turned his head and looked down the mountain. Raise your hand and point. said: "Shopkeeper." Aren't you going to see the salt pans? Look at. That's down the hill. Zhao stood up. Look down the mountain. Really. Behind the mountain are the hills. Several of the most spectacular salt pans are hidden at the foot of the rolling hills. Crane in the shed. Fire wells, salt wells. It's all vivid. It's just too far away. Can't see the details clearly.

"Binoculars!"

Zhao Bei stretched out his hand. Zhang Ji hurriedly took out the cowhide binoculars box from his back. Pull out a pair of binoculars. Handed it over.

A rich man wearing a robe and a horse coat and a melon skin hat held a Western telescope and looked into the distance. It's a bit weird indeed. It immediately attracted the attention of some tea drinkers. Sichuan people love to be lively. So they crowded. He opened his mouth and looked at the telescope in Zhao Bei's hand and muttered.

Tian Jinfu and Zhu Daniu hurriedly leaned over - the people who watched the commander-in-chief. One left and one right to support you. Hum Ha two generals in general. Since that attempted assassination. The security of the commander-in-chief has become a priority for the current top echelons of the IRA. Originally, Lan Tianwei was opposed to the commander-in-chief's private visit. But it can't stop the commander-in-chief's excitement. So before leaving, he specially ordered Tian Jinfu and Zhu Daniu to make a military order. If the commander-in-chief is missing a cold hair. Just take them and ask. The two did not dare to try military law.

North put down the telescope. Only then did I notice the onlookers around me. So he smiled slightly. Hand the telescope to a young worker. "It's called a telescope," he said. Foreigner's stuff. Interesting. You see, too? ”

The atmosphere immediately became enthusiastic. A salt worker, you fight for me. Have fun with a telescope. Zhang Jiyang and others on the side were apprehensive. That telescope is authentic with a telescope. The latest product with a differentiation scale. Just arrived with the arms from Wuhan. There are only a few dozen of them in the whole army. If it breaks. That's distressing.

"Oh! Even the salt pan can be seen clearly. ”

"Wang Laocai, that Ha'er. Basking in the sun on the crane again. ”

……

The salt workers giggled. It took a while for the fuss to stop. Return the telescope to Zhao Bei. Pull him and set up the gantry.

"Where is the gentleman?"

"Hubei. The business that came to Ben. ”

Zhao Bei said with a smile. Xiang Zhang Jiyang glanced at him. Zhang Jiyang understands it. Greet the shopkeeper of the tea stall to add tea and pour water. A few plates of lamp grass cakes were also on the table. It was robbed in a moment.

The mood of the crowd was higher. Surround the commander-in-chief. You're a word to me. is like an old friend who has been reunited after a long absence, but Tian Jinren's nerves are tense. No, don't fight up jīng god. Deal with the situation with all your might. The guards who had been scattered were also gathered nearby. Prevent more people from coming closer.

"What's the point of this telescope? Why are foreigners' gadgets so fun? ”

"Actually. This telescope was built as early as the Ming Dynasty, when we Chinese would build it. ”

"Then why won't you make it now?"

"This is going to talk about the Manchu court. Actually, it's not that they can't be made. The Ministry of Internal Affairs was also built. It's just that it's only for the emperor to play. Not even a general. ……”

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Take advantage of this opportunity. Zhao Bei popularized history for everyone. And quickly turned the conversation to what he was more concerned about.

"Most of you are salt workers in the area of Furong Field? You must be familiar with this salt policy? Zhao Bei asked.

"Furong Field proverb" ten people nine salt". Don't talk about us. It's the men and women of this mountain. Nine out of ten people eat salt. ”

"Sir, are you planning to buy and sell well salt? To do business. The first spent money to buy salt tickets. ”

"In the past, I used to buy salt tickets from the imperial court. Now. I'm afraid I'm going to have to buy it together. ”

"Not necessarily! The Republican Army wants to build a republic. This salt ticket. I'm afraid I want a republican vote. ”

"The salt ticket has to be exchanged. The ocean is said to be changing. The word "Republic" should be printed on the head. ”

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I saw all the salt workers gossiping. Talk. Zhao Bei just smiled faintly. said: "I am a foreign merchant. I want to inquire about the salt administration of this Fueichang. If it is a salt business. Maybe just give it a try. It's just that I've never been familiar with this Sichuan salt policy. Said that the government has a provision. As the saying goes, "county officials are not as good as current management". Now the way of the world. Where is there no advantage and not to take advantage of? This salt policy has reached this day. I'm afraid that it will be corrupted a long time ago? ”

"Sir, that's a good deal. Salt politics is supposed to defeat people, and the undefeated can be called salt politics? Back in the day. The ancestors went down to the well. There were several salt officials standing at each well. The brine is light or heavy. The salt flowers boiled out are coarse or fine. Write it down carefully. Tell the salt governor to look at it. But when we went to the well. There are no such rules. Today's salt administration. It's all controlled by salt merchants. Where can the imperial court fall into the benefits? Among the ten pavilions of Yanli. There are nine pavilions that fall into the pockets of salt merchants. A meal for them. The salary of more than ten years of crane workers. "The carriages and horses of the Three Fears. The aunt of Siyoutang". It's all true! ”

"You can see it clearly. I also know a little about the disadvantages of this salt policy. I just don't know. Are there any big salt merchants in this Fushun area? Who are the people who control the salt government - and how do those small salt farmers make a living? Zhao Bei took the notebook handed by Zhang Jiyang. Place it on the table and spread it out. Pick up the pen and write with a gesture. A few days ago, Fu Huafeng had submitted a note on the salt administration. The General Order has been studied. But that's just the opinion of an official. Now the commander-in-chief wants to hear the views of the people at the bottom of society.

"To talk about the Great Salt Merchant. When the king of the three fears. Siyoutang are all big salt merchants. Half of Fushun was theirs back then. ”

"The heroes don't mention the courage of the year. Sanwei Tang Li Siyou Tang has long been fallen. The division of the family. Relocation of relocation. Now Furong Field. There are not such big salt merchants. Well said in the book. "The general trend of the world. A long time must be together. Together for a long time, it must be divided". The current Furong Salt Works. That's a chūn autumn warring states. You do the first year of junior high school. I do fifteen. Who's it, Taiwan hard road is wide. Just be the hegemon. ”

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Salt workers, you say a word to me. Tell the details of the salt administration of Fushunrong County one by one. But I don't know it. It's in their simple words. A salt coup has quietly begun.