Chapter 26: This Damn Charm
It was raining in Lugangling Village, and after almost a month of drought, it finally rained like a torrential rain. The last shot of strength was injected into the crops before the autumn harvest.
And Zhao Zhongyi and his party in the caravan are facing some trouble.
The United States, Japan, and the Qing government signed the "Sino-US Trade Renewal Treaty" and the "Sino-Japanese Trade Renewal Treaty" respectively, but Tsarist Russia should have withdrawn its troops but failed to fulfill the treaty, so the three places of Andong and Mukden and Dadonggou could not open ports.
As a result, some foreign goods could not enter, and the cattle steward had received internal news and came to buy goods, but many goods could not come in now.
A small amount of foreign goods from the inland circulation is not enough to supply the needs of the fleet.
At this time, Tsarist Russia and the great powers represented by Japan were in tension.
The cattle steward and several procurement offices are discussing countermeasures.
"Although there are also our businesses here, it is not good for people to continue to stay if they eat horses." A procurement anxious said.
Steward Niu nodded: "And, in my opinion, there will be a war between Russia and Japan sooner or later, so it is advisable to evacuate as soon as possible at this time." That's it, it's all gone, go and prepare. β
Zhao Zhongyi is buying glass.
According to Zhao Chuanxin's requirements, the higher the transparency of the glass, the better. As for the pattern or something, there is no best, and there is the simplest.
It's just that the goods transported from inland are more than 20% more expensive than those shipped by ship.
A purchaser entered the store, saw Zhao Zhongyi and the glass, and said in a strange manner: "Zhao Zhongyi, are you carrying private goods?" β
Zhao Zhongyi hurriedly said: "Wang Cai, there is nothing to do." My brother built a house and needed a few pieces of glass, and I helped bring them back. I put it in my car and it won't take up much space. β
"Hmph, it's better not to delay."
"Don't worry, it won't, Wang Procurement will go slowly."
When there are too many people, it is easy to have right and wrong.
On this trip, several procurement companies are finding faults intentionally or unintentionally.
And Zhao Zhongyi, who has a surprisingly good temper, no matter how difficult you are, he responds with a smile. Stretch out your hand and don't hit the smiling person, these people can't do anything about him.
The so-called difficulties did not surprise Zhao Zhongyi. Before leaving, Zhao Chuanxin had already explained to him that Steward Niu might use some means to test him. What kind of character he was originally was, just keep it, and there is no need to do anything deliberately.
Sure enough, these difficulties gradually decreased. Even now, the procurement office just said casually and left.
When Zhao Zhongyi also went out, he suddenly saw Wang Caiban not far away, and seemed to have encountered something.
Wang Caiban has a good friend with big feet here.
The two were shopping for something when they ran into the captain of the local insurance team.
In the 26th year of Guangxu, when Tsarist Russia invaded the Northeast, the Shengjing general Zeng Qi fled, the local government was paralyzed, and the local government was spontaneously organized by self-insurance agencies.
Later, law and order were restored, and some areas were abolished, but some people tasted the sweetness of power, but they have been colluding together openly and secretly, without the name of the insurance team, but doing the work of the insurance team.
Even if you hook up with the Russian army, you can walk sideways in the local area.
At this time, Wang Procurement met such an insurance captain.
The captain of the insurance team led people to inspect and saw Wang Cai's good looks, and he made teasing words.
The Niu family is also quite powerful in the Northeast, with semicolons everywhere and connections in the government.
Of course, Wang Caiban refused to give up, but as soon as he argued, he was whipped in the face.
The captain of the insurance team was about to whip a second whip, but the whip was caught.
Looking back, it was a rather handsome young man.
"This Grand Master, his subordinates are merciful."
Wang Caiban was shocked and angry, and when he was about to receive a second whip, all that was left was panic.
The people of these insurance teams sometimes act no different from a mustache and a dreadlock, and they are lawless.
As a result, it was stopped. When I looked up, it was Zhao Zhongyi.
No matter how thick-skinned he is, he can't help but feel a trace of guilt in his heart at this time.
And Wang Caiban's good looks are a middle-aged woman with charm and charm, and her silk and satin dress is even more charming.
Originally, the flowers were discolored, but after seeing Zhao Zhongyi, their eyes couldn't help but light up.
is neither humble nor arrogant, with a tall posture and a handsome face, it is impossible not to attract her attention.
The captain of the insurance team pulled hard, but he didn't pull.
"Let go!"
Pushing harder, Zhao Zhongyi let go slightly, good guy, he almost flashed the old waist of the insurance captain. That body has long been hollowed out by the wine-colored smoke, where can the strength be compared to Zhao Zhongyi who smells the chicken and dances?
Seeing that he was about to fall, Zhao Zhongyi grabbed the whip again, took a step forward, and easily held the captain of the insurance team: "Grand Master, be careful." β
The insurance captain's face was flushed, and he looked at his subordinates behind him, feeling that his face was dull, and he suddenly broke free of Zhao Zhongyi.
"Call me!"
When Zhao Zhongyi heard this, his hands suddenly rose up.
This is some advice that Zhao Chuanxin gave him after watching him make a move last time.
Although Zhao Chuanxin does not practice martial arts, he is not an ordinary person, so Zhao Zhongyi attaches great importance to it. I went back and looked into it, and it seemed to make a lot of sense.
Passing on martial arts and practicing boxing techniques are mostly born from the big gun technique. That is, practicing boxing and practicing guns, practicing guns and practicing boxing, the action moves of the two are actually the same.
However, many of the moves are very awkward.
Moreover, Chuanwu pays attention to "no recruitment, no fighting, and sharing guns with meat".
It's just that someone else shoots at you, and you don't parry. When the tip of the gun has poked your hair, you suddenly dodge, and then hit hard. That's what it's all about.
When Zhao Chuanxin heard it at the time, he felt that this was really. No matter how good your skills are, you can dodge nine times out of ten, and die once. In his opinion, even if he changes his tricks now and practices according to the fighting methods of later generations, no matter how awkward he is, at most he is the second "One Dragon", how can he do those nonsense exercises, right? I didn't see those martial arts masters in later generations, who practiced for decades and were practiced for a few months.
Therefore, since then, Zhao Zhongyi has tried to practice the big gun and boxing separately. I haven't been able to put it into practice, but this time it's going to be true.
One person punched, and Zhao Zhongyi blocked it with two forearms. Twist the waist and lift the straddle, and the right fist blasts out.
DUANGοΌ
Poured!
After all, people who practice martial arts, strength, agility, and the tricks of exerting power, these have already been mastered, and the difference is just a suitable way to play.
Rotate the heel and turn the left arm back.
That kind of martial arts step, the combination of swing fists in free fighting, if Zhao Chuanxin was present, he would definitely exclaim: There is such a god operation?
It's easy to use, a back hook, bang!
The second one fell.
The captain of the insurance team took the two of them out, and they were all knocked to the ground, stunned!
Even if you are a good man in the green forest and have excellent skills, when you fight, shouldn't you tie up your horse and then try to come a little bit?
Playing horizontally and vertically, what kind of routine is this?
At a loss, I saw Zhao Zhongyi put away his fists, clenched his fists, and bowed slightly: "Today is ours, let's go to the door another day to ask for guilt." β
Insurance Captain: "......"
Whether it is mixing in the rivers and lakes or splashing skin in the market, they all pay attention to being unforgiving and take advantage of the situation to pursue. You've basically won, and you're still apologizing to me?
"This ......"
The captain of the insurance didn't know what to say.
Seeing this, Zhao Zhongyi took out his pocket again, stepped forward and held the hand of the insurance captain: "A little heart, not a respect, it can be regarded as making amends to the Grand Master." β
Let go, the insurance captain has two more silver dollars in his hand.
"Well, all brothers in the sea will set up a banquet for my brother on another day, and then entertain the virtuous brother." After that, he took the subordinates who had just recovered and walked away.
Wang Caiban was stunned for a moment.
"And they're gone?"
Zhao Zhongyi went over and helped him smooth his clothes: "Wang Caiban, let's go see the doctor first, get some medicine, the caravan will start soon." β
And Wang Cai's concubine interjected: "The caravan is not so fast, otherwise, come and have a meal together, thank you for your righteous act today." β
In my eyes, water is about to drip out!
If Zhao Chuanxin was here, he would definitely sigh: This damn charm!