The tall mainsails of the Tarzan had been retracted, and smoke billowed from the chimneys as it made its way up the wide Brisbane River, the bow breaking through the undulating surface of the river, leaving behind a long snow-white trail.

On the wide deck behind the wheelhouse

Gu Zhiwen was dressed in a cyan satin robe, wearing a melon skin hat inlaid with beautiful jade on his head, and standing in the wind with a folding fan in his hand, looking like a beautiful son in the turbid world.

He was surrounded by two middle-aged men and an extraordinary young man who leaned against the railing, and the exoticism of Brisbane was an eye-opener.

One of the gentlemen of medium stature has black hair fluttering, dressed in a green cloth gown, wise eyes are introverted, about 40 years old, this person's name is Ma Xiangbo, a person from Danyang, Jiangnan, who has great prestige in the southern academic circles, and is a well-known Confucian, with extremely profound knowledge of Chinese culture.

Another white-faced middle-aged man with a beard is slightly fat, wearing a dark satin gown, this person's name is Chen Shiheng, a person from Jiaxing, is a veteran of the business industry who has been operating a money village in Shanghai for many years, he is shrewd and decisive, benevolent, filial piety and faithfulness, and has never been blinded by money, which is really rare.

The young man is about 20 years old, he looks like a jade tree in the wind, outstanding, this person's name is Tang Shaoyi, and he is a young talent who is pedantic at home and abroad.

Tang Shaoyi went to Shanghai to study at an early age, and in 1874, he became the third batch of young children to study in the United States and entered Columbia University.

In the seventh year of Guangxu (1881), he returned to China after completing his studies, and was immediately recognized by Gu Yanchuan, the governor of Beizhili, and recruited his subordinates.

"The exotic elegance is breathtaking, not limited to building bridges, high-nosed and deep-eyed foreigners, Western clothes that are completely different from my Chinese crown clothes, language and culture are all different, and there are towering steamships like buildings, like a long dragon-like train, today's people sigh at the size of the world, there are many Western scenes, when you travel thousands of miles to see it, don't be a frog at the bottom of the well." Ma Xiangbo was particularly touched by everything in front of him.

Tang Shaoyi smiled slightly and did not answer, he has lived in the United States for seven years and has long been accustomed to seeing the exotic scene in front of him.

"What Xiang Bogong said is very true, Shiheng has been doing business in Shanghai for many years, and this kind of completely mechanically dragged train is also the first time to see it, it is really shocking!" Chen Shiheng watched the train roar into the tunnel, and soon came out from the other side of the mountain, spitting out billowing smoke all the way forward, and that shocked look couldn't be faked at all.

Gu Zhiwen was much calmer than three years ago, and he glanced at Tang Shaoyi with the golden folding fan in his hand, and said in a deep voice; "My brother-in-law is in the territory of England, the road is blue, to open the mountains and forests, and has gone through hardships to create a great situation today, winging millions of immigrants, and urgently needs more people of insight to join in the meantime, hand in hand, to create a great cause in this world, and live up to the ambition of this life!"

These words were full of solicitation, Ma Xiangbo and Chen Shiheng glanced at each other, and replied in a cautious tone; "Good birds choose trees to perch, please allow me to wait for a few days to observe before making a decision, although Liang Yuan is good, it is not the homeland after all!"

"Gu Gongzi, Tang Shaoyi has the intention to do something in this new world, but he is only negligent, and he is afraid that it will be difficult to enter the eyes of the law." Tang Shao's appearance was very crisp, he was already attracted by the vibrant scene here, and he couldn't wait to join it.

Young people are always very motivated and driven, unlike middle-aged people who are in the twilight.

Gu Zhiwen was overjoyed when he heard this, grabbed his arm and said; "Shaoyi has studied both China and the West, and it is the talent that the Red River Valley urgently needs, Yuan Ding has always been eager to seek talents, and he will be overjoyed if he can get help."

Between words

The Taishan wheel has sailed into the river near Xuanwu City, only to see the two mountains between the confrontation, the winding Brisbane River passes through it, from the river surface sixty or seventy meters high is a solid fortress-style building, the dark red basalt in the reflection of the sun, revealing a cold and hard luster, it appears extremely thick and solid.

There was still a bend in front of this section of the river, and the speed of the Taishan wheel slowed down significantly, and the black smoke coming out of the chimney was much thinner.

Look at it from afar

Xuanwu City is like an extremely large turtle lying prone on a high place, and the black hole cannon muzzle sticking out of the fortress is pointing directly at the river, even though the Brisbane River is wide, there is not much place to flicker and move.

If you want to pass through the fortress-like defense here, you must go up against artillery fire, which is simply a natural control pass.

Any enemy who comes does not pay a heavy price will not be allowed to pass here.

For thousands of years, the famous Great Wall and the mountains and rivers throughout China have always been a battleground for soldiers.

Sticking to the pass and conquering the pass is an almost eternal topic, and everyone present is the choice of the moment, and there are hills and valleys in the belly, which is naturally no stranger.

See here

The words "one side of the princes, standing apart" rose in his heart, and he pressed heavily in his heart, making the atmosphere much more solemn and less talking.

Where would an ordinary feudal lord need to do such a thing?

If you dare to build this kind of fortress-style building with a strong military color in the land of Shenzhou, there are really not enough heads to cut off.

A moment later

The Taishan wheel passed through the mouth of the river in front of it, and the eyes were already suddenly open, and the original continuous towering mountains had come to an end here, turning into a gentle hilly terrain.

From afar, you can see a magnificent metropolis unfolding in front of you, and there is a thrilling beauty against the backdrop of the verdant mountains, which is the largest city in Australia ~ Red River Valley City.

After surpassing the 500,000 population mark a few months ago, the Red River Valley has surpassed the 600,000 mark, bringing life and prosperity to the burgeoning metropolis.

The Taishan ship slowly approached the dock

At this time, the red carpet had been rolled out on the dock, the band played a majestic symphony, and hundreds of dragoons in dark military uniforms lined up in the dock square, shiny leather shoes and divine horses added to the solemn atmosphere.

In the distance, a group of heavy carriages with the emblem of the Valley Dragon family drove quickly, and on the left and right sides were all guards on white war horses, they wore handsome Australian large-brimmed hats, and on the leather equipment crossed left and right, with shiny sabers hanging on the left side, revolvers on the right side, and German Mauser horse pistols in the sacks in front of the right knee.

The sound of horses' hooves converged into an overwhelming dense torrent.

Gu Zhiwen and the others, who walked down the gangway from the freighter, were shocked and shocked.

Even if you want to break your head, no one can know that the Earl of Queensland is so powerful in this land, and these elite cavalry under his command are an army, and their behavior is simply like that of the emperor of the soil, which is really too ostentatious.

The motorized vehicle stopped in front of the red carpet, and immediately a pro-guard stepped forward to open the door, and Li Fushou's tall figure appeared at the door of the carriage, and he stepped off the carriage with easy steps and stepped on the red carpet.

"To Brother Wen, don't come unharmed after a long time!" Li Fushou stepped forward with a smile.

Gu Zhiwen smiled bitterly and looked around and said; "Yuan Ding, you really brought me a big surprise, more surprise than joy, this battle is too big, right?"

Where did that come from? Not to mention that Brother Zhiwen is his mother's brother-in-law, it is very rare to come all the way, and he has brought a large number of talents urgently needed in the Red River Valley. ”

"There are not many other places in China, but there are many talents."

"Hahaha...... Then I have to be more respectful, these gentlemen seem to have extraordinary demeanor, don't hide it for Brother Wen, it's good to introduce them to me! ”

Li Fushou smiled, and looked at the several gentlemen beside Gu Zhiwen with solemn expressions.

From the transoceanic mail that arrived first, Li Fushou already knew the resumes and talents of these major elites, which were all the pillars of his father-in-law Gu Yanchuan's collection for himself, which showed some painstaking efforts.

After greeting at the pier

A group of people got into the carriage one after another, and under the escort of the personal guards, they headed towards the Red Fort, and their figures gradually walked away. on the pier

Thousands of people came down from the Taishan wheel one after another, there are all kinds of craftsmen, Langzhong, down-and-out talents, traveling students, monks and Taoists, pear garden families, cooks and businessmen, pathfinders sent by major families in the south of the Yangtze River, etc., many of them are family migrants, men, women and children.

For the Red River Valley

These talents are an indispensable part of a rich Chinese society, and each of them bears the imprint of a long heritage and is an indispensable part of the culture.

With the social progress to a new stage, the Red River Valley needs to develop based on the ancient Chinese culture, eliminate its dross, inherit the excellent cultural traditions, and develop a Shanghai-style Chinese culture with vitality.

Culture is the soul of the nation, the essence of the long history of the Chinese nation, and the indispensable spiritual food.

Among these thousands

There are 36 beautiful maids prepared by the Gu Mansion alone, more than 100 housekeepers and servants, dozens of masters from all walks of life who are in the house, and more than 200 students who are full of poetry and books.

In addition, thousands of boxes of cages were installed for the classical furniture, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, pen, ink, paper, inkstone, antique ornaments, etc., which showed the generosity of the Gu Mansion.

Gu Yanchuan was able to sit smoothly in the position of the governor of Beizhili, in addition to relying on the rich financial support of the Red River Valley, relying on the resounding name of his son-in-law Earl of Queensland, and also relying on the trend of the Westernization movement implemented by the current imperial court.

The three are indispensable and complement each other.

Gu Yanchuan was naturally classified into the faction of foreign ministers, because of this special relationship with Great Britain, he was looked down upon by the whole court.

Li Hongzhang, Minister of Military Aircraft, praised him a lot, believing that Gu Yanchuan was sincere, innovative, and knowledgeable about Western affairs, which he could rely on.

On the Taishan ship that returned this time, there were also Zhu Wei, the manager of the Normandy Import and Export Company, and Li Ping, the chief housekeeper, who collected antiques, calligraphy and paintings of the past dynasties, precious porcelain, Su embroidered Shu brocade and all kinds of items from bronze to jade handles, and brought thousands of cages with them.

Hundreds of carriages flowed to the Red Fort, and it took almost two full days to transport such a huge amount of personnel and materials.