Chapter 292 The Fierce Thief, Victorious in Every Battle

After introducing them to each other, Zhao Chuanxin saw Liu Yonghe coming with another acquaintance.

Kijiro Saito.

Shinoda Haruse exclaimed: "Saito-kun!"

He thought Saito Kijiro was dead, but he didn't expect that he was only shot in the collarbone and was still some time away from death.

But he found that Saito Kijiro's walking posture was weird, his right clavicle was injured, and his left hand twitched from time to time.

Zhao Chuanxin smiled happily: "Yo Xi, isn't this Saito-kun? Are you okay?"

If looks could kill, Saito Kijiro could kill Zhao Chuanxin with a thousand cuts.

"The king is successful and the bandit is defeated. Whether you want to kill or behead him is up to you."

"Isn't this nonsense?" Zhao Chuanxin was speechless. "Your life and death are in my hands from the beginning, okay?"

Saito Kijiro was speechless.

Zhao Chuanxin looked at the God of War team. They were fighting very cunningly, with few casualties.

Ning An was also alive and well, except for his pale face.

Skin like gelatin, teeth like gourd rhinoceros, slender head and furrowed eyebrows, these physical characteristics are really a pity for a man.

It is said that Park Seung Yeol tried his best to persuade Ning An to stay in South Korea. Ning An refused and insisted on leaving with Zhao Chuanxin.

I don’t know what Park Seung Yeol likes about this guy.

Zhao Chuanxin also saw that Saito Kijiro's left and right shoulders were unbalanced and his left arm was always twitching, so he said, "The look is quite unique."

Saito Kijiro lowered his head and said nothing.

Zhao Chuanxin clapped his hands: "Okay, everyone is here, it's time for these two guys to hit the road."

Shinoda Haruse's body was trembling, which was how he should behave when facing death.

Liu Yonghe bypassed Saito Kijiro, came to Zhao Chuanxin's ear and whispered: "We lost countless ammunition in this battle. Give these two people to me, and I will deal with them."

Zhao Chuanxin didn't understand: "What does this have to do with the loss?"

Liu Yonghe coughed and hissed in his breath, and he said: "Lugang Town has cut off the money and food support for the rebel army. From now on, we have to rely on ourselves."

Zhao Chuanxin's smile froze.

"It's okay. Jiandao is ours now. We can collect taxes, do business, and don't have to worry about military expenses." Zhao Chuanxin counted his fingers and calculated carefully: "I can make a fortune by going to the United States, and I will have money by then. .”

He was successfully fooled by Liu Yonghe into forgetting about dealing with the two Japs.

Liu Yonghe said helplessly: "Look at the compensation for casualties and injuries, this is a top priority..."

Zhao Chuanxin's teeth ached: "I just got 100,000 yen from South Korea, and I haven't even warmed up yet."

"It won't take that much."

Zhao Chuanxin subconsciously settled the accounts according to the pension provided by the Lugang Town Insurance Team.

Hearing this, he was stunned. Yes, the pension for the betrayal army was far less expensive than that for the insurance team.

The distant water cannot quench the near thirst, so Zhao Chuanxin said: "I'll leave the 100,000 yuan to you until the balance of payments is balanced."

"Anyway, please leave the two of them to me." Liu Yonghe remembered another thing: "Li Guangzong sent someone to send a message, saying that there is a man in the United States named Fu or Er, and he asked you to go to the United States as soon as possible. Lay out things in advance.”

"Jesse Livermore?"

"Yes, that's the American devil."

"Okay, I understand. Then you can take care of Saito Kijiro and Shinoda Haruse."

The rebel army had to be handed over to Liu Yonghe to lead, so Zhao Chuanxin decided to give him this face.

Here, there is a lot of busy work such as counting the prisoners after the war, detaining prisoners, picking up corpses on the battlefield, etc.

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Chen Zhaochang asked suspiciously: "Why don't you seem to be fighting anymore?"

Wu Luzhen put down the telescope and said speechlessly: "The victory or defeat has been decided."

Watching a war with climaxes and splendid moments was also a learning experience for him.

The fight between the two sides was remarkable, but Wu Luzhen thought that if it had been either of them, they might not have done as well as them.

He shouldn't be like Saito Kijiro who gives it a go, nor is he as bold as Liu Yonghe who lets the enemy get closer and then strikes back.

Therefore, he felt that he had learned something.

Even though people like Liu Yonghe were from a wild background, he had fought many battles and his grasp of the battle situation was far better than Wu Luzhen's on paper.

Chen Zhaochang heard that the outcome was decided and asked hurriedly: "Who won?"

"Naturally, they are the backing troops."

Chen Zhaochang sighed with some admiration: "With deep wisdom and bravery, fierce thieves, and victorious in every battle, Zhao Chuanxin is worthy of the name of the God of War. He fired his beams and burned his boats, stood in the formation with his back to the water, and decided with one drum. From this corner of the island, you can It was brought to the stage for discussion.”

Wu Luzhen laughed: "Then Mr. Chen, do you think that if we discuss the Jiandao matter with the Japanese, should we involve the rebels?"

"This... this is a national matter. I would like to ask the imperial court to be lenient and benevolent so that the rebel army can live up to its reputation as a bandit, but it is difficult to be polite."

"Is it difficult to be elegant?" Wu Luzhen raised her voice: "Master Chen, what do you think of the Beiyang Army as the back-to-back army? Today and yesterday, if it were us against the Japanese army, what would be our chances of winning?"

Chen Zhaochang's mouth went dry: "If you think about it, he can't be worse than the rebel army."

Wu Luzhen smiled: "Master Chen's military ability seems to be much better than that of Wu. Wu thinks that he is far superior to Liu Shanzi in this battle."

Chen Zhaochang was speechless. He was naturally inferior to Wu Luzhen.

Even Wu Luzhen felt that the enemy's performance in this battle was brilliant, so he couldn't refute it.

However, he looked strange: "Shouqing, whose side are you on?"

This sentence made Wu Luzhen feel as if she had been struck by lightning, and her hair stood on end.

He almost forgot that he was still an undercover agent. This time, he was a little excited because Zhao Chuan had defeated the Japanese who were in the spotlight this year.

He quickly changed his tone: "Oh, of course I care about the imperial court."

Chen Zhaochang looked at him again: "Since the war has been decided, let's go back now."

He looked at the Beiyang soldiers. They also had some indescribable admiration on their faces, and they obviously recognized the fighting power of the backwater army.

He probably knew what to do and how to report it to the Queen Mother.

Fengtian,

Xu Shichang was entertaining guests at home.

Sitting opposite him was Lord Baylor Aisin Gioro Zaitao.

Aixinjueluo Zaitao is the seventh son of Prince Aixinjueluo Yixuan and the uncle of Aixinjueluo Puyi.

He is also one of Cixi's current defense targets.

Now that I am a guest at Xu Shichang's home, this relationship seems very delicate.

The two of them were just having a drink, not urging them to drink, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

"Under the rule of Governor Xu, electric lights, military and police were all equipped, and the streets were completely new. The office where I stayed was in European style, which was an eye-opener for me."

Xu Shichang smiled, and there was a sense of contentment in his smile.

But he spoke very modestly: "Shichang worked hard at night, fearing to disappoint the court's trust, but the so-called fools worry too much, and a little success is nothing."

Cixi was old and Emperor Guangxu was in poor health.

How long you can live is really a question.

Especially Cixi, it is said that she was very frightened by Zhao Chuanxin at the beginning. Since then, she has been unable to eat well, has been restless, and often wakes up several times at night.

My health is getting worse day by day.

Like a competition, Emperor Guangxu was so weak that people doubted whether he would be able to get ahead of Cixi.

In this case, Aixinjueluo Zaitao's status becomes increasingly subtle.

The world generally believes that he is the next Prince Qing...

"Governor Xu is too modest. Your political achievements are obvious to all."

Aixinjueluo Zaitao gave a vague hint.

The two of them raised their glasses and drank in a tacit understanding.

At this time, the steward hurriedly came to report: "Master, I have received news from Jiandao."

Xu Shichang said dissatisfied: "If anything happens, I'll report it later."

The steward nodded, bowed and was about to leave.

At this time, Aixinjueluo Zaitao said: "It doesn't matter, official matters are more important, it doesn't matter if you just take a look."

Xu Shichang had no choice but to read the contents of the telegram.

He touched his head with his hand, lost his composure slightly, and laughed heartily.

Aixinjueluo Zaitao was curious: "What makes the governor happy?"

Xu Shichang's smile faltered and hesitated a little.

After all, the matter involves Zhao Chuanxin, and Zhao Chuanxin, Cixi and the Qing court...

After thinking about it, Xu Shichang's eyes flashed.

Some things, if named, may actually bring people closer to each other.

He said: "Does Mr. Baylor know about Zhao Chuanxin?"

Aixinjueluo Zaitao laughed: "It's hard not to know!"

"The Japanese are very ambitious and are causing trouble in the Jiandao area. Zhao Chuanxin is just as arrogant as a wolf. In order to help Shou Qing go to South Korea to steal the "Dadongyu Map", he caused another commotion in South Korea. Japan Taking advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble, they sent troops across the border to attack Zhao Chuanxin's backing army in the name of suppressing bandits. At this critical moment, Zhao Chuanxin rushed back and defeated the Japanese army. In one battle, more than a thousand Japanese soldiers were killed and hundreds captured , captured countless guns, artillery and machine guns, and even captured Harusaku Shinoda and Kijiro Saito alive.”

"Hiss..." Aixinjueluo Zaitao didn't expect that Zhao Chuanxin was as tough as a man.

From the number of kills and prisoners, one could tell that the Japanese army had sent at least two brigades.

This is the total annihilation of the army!

Civilian armed groups, since the Boxer Rebellion, have never been heard of being able to stand up to the regular armies of major powers.

Being able to defeat the Japanese also means being able to defeat the Beiyang Army.

Xu Shichang said: "Zhao Chuanxin really impressed me this time."

Aixinjueluo Zaitao asked: "He went to South Korea, what was the fuss about?"

Xu Shichang smiled: "That's a lot of things. Did Mr. Baylor not hear about Zhao Chuanxin's assassination of Ito Hirobumi? And on the ancient road base in Jemulpo District, he fought with a bayonet to fight the Japanese two or three hundred Human deeds..."

Although Aixinjueluo Zaitao pays attention to practical matters, he focuses more on Europe and the United States.

When he heard that Zhao Chuanxin could fight hundreds of Japanese troops with bayonets on his own, Aixinjueluo Zaitao felt that this was a fantasy.

Anyone who believes that the generals in "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" can come and go like the wind among tens of thousands of armies is a fool.

Not to mention anything else, if there are hundreds of archers shooting at the same time, no matter how powerful the general is, he will be shot into a hedgehog.

Furthermore, if a person is asked to kill two hundred pigs with a knife, he will probably lose his strength.

How is this possible?

Therefore, he laughed awkwardly and did not answer.

I thought that Xu Shichang was also a high-ranking official in Xinjiang, so he could listen to the wind and it would rain.

When I was practicing Boxing, I actually claimed to be invulnerable. But once the gunfire comes down, the dead can no longer die.

Does Zhao Chuanxin have three heads and six arms?

Xu Shichang looked at his expression and could guess a thing or two about what he was thinking: "This incident came from the Japanese and Koreans. As for whether it is true or not, I think the Japanese suffer from 'Zhaophobia' , even if it is exaggerated, something must have happened.”

"Haha." Aixinjueluo Zaitao declined to comment: "By the way, he defeated the Japanese in Jiandao. Why is Governor Xu happy?"

Xu Shichang's face was filled with joy: "The Japanese are ambitious and push forward. They crossed the border in the name of suppressing bandits, but the court was unwilling to start a border provocation without permission, so I ordered me to stand still. If the Japanese win, they are likely to station troops on Jiandao from then on. . But if they lose, we can resolve the dispute at the negotiating table. The Japanese always bully the weak and fear the strong."

"I see. In this way, Zhao Chuanxin has solved Governor Xu's personal worries."

"This is what I want to say. Can Mr. Baylor support Zhao Chuanxin in the court? I think the court should not have too much trouble with him. Although this son is unruly and unruly, he mostly treats external affairs and regards the great powers as Qiu Kou. In fact, it did not hinder the imperial court in essence."

Aixinjueluo Zaitao sighed: "I can't bear to accept this matter. It's not that I don't want to help, it's that I can't help. Unless, one day, the Queen Mother..."

He paused mid-sentence.

The rest depends on Xu Shichang’s brainstorming.

Xu Shichang cupped his hands and said, "I think Zhao Chuanxin is still young and can afford to wait. Let me thank Lord Baylor on his behalf first."

This was a bit rebellious, but Xu Shichang did it deliberately.

"Do you have a relationship with Zhao Chuanxin?" Aixinjueluo Zaitao seemed to be smiling but not smiling. After all, Zhao Chuanxin was also a thorn in Cixi's side.

Apparently he is still a wanted criminal.

"I have never met or written letters." Xu Shichang denied it flatly, and what he said was also true. "Gong Rang, on the other hand, had a chance encounter with him. However, the two sides were not happy at that time. Zhao Chuanxin and Gong Rang faced each other face to face. In the end, Gong Rang was defeated and gave in."

Gongrang is the name of Zhao Erxun, who was the original general of Fengtian and equivalent to the governor of the three provinces outside the Pass.

But after Xu Shichang took office, he was transferred elsewhere.

Aixinjueluo Zaitao wondered: "Since we don't know each other, why did Governor Xu stand up for him?"

Xu Shichang smiled bitterly: "Since I came here, my first priority in the three provinces was to suppress and eradicate the local bandits. Those thieves and gangsters came and went, robbing homes and houses, and they had to be eliminated. Fortunately, Zhang Zlin was familiar with this. Help us get rid of this scourge. However, around Lugang Town, there has long been no soil for pigs to survive. Does Lord Beile know why?"

"Why?"

"Because where Zhao Chuanxin is, all the people in the green forest have to stay away. Otherwise, Zhao Chuanxin gave the order, and the Lugang Town insurance team arrived at dawn and dusk, with one person, two horses or even three horses, with sophisticated weapons, better than them Fast, more ruthless than them, and always use less to hit more. Ten people can rush to hit a hundred people on a hill, and a hundred people can pull out several villages in a row, they are extremely sharp."

What do you say?

Even Aixinjueluo Zaitao, who is a Baylor, can listen to this kind of story-telling plot with gusto.

Because he is also good at martial arts and a fan of Peking Opera. He even has solid martial arts skills, can play short and long-term, and can win applause when he appears on stage.

"So powerful?"

"Not only that, these people are not the same as our Beiyang Army. They have always fought with cavalry, and they can shoot from horseback without missing a beat. Their riding skills are as good as those of the Mongols during the Yuan Dynasty. They are invincible in their dealings, and they are able to move freely across the world. Japan, Tsarist Russia and even the local green forests have never been defeated since forming the team. I heard that the insurance team has hundreds or thousands of people, and everyone is an elite in the army, and everyone can fight one against ten."

This is awesome.

Although Aixinjueluo Zaitao had heard some things about Lugang Town, no one could tell them as carefully as Xu Shichang.

"So, you don't dare to touch him?"

"No, it's not that I don't dare to move. Zhao Chuanxin is quite capable of managing troops, and with him around, he can suppress banditry in a place and suppress the Japanese and Russians. As long as he is around outside the customs, the Japanese will A lot of restraint.”

"Governor Xu has really good intentions."

Xu Shichang smiled, but did not continue to be modest. He said: "So I don't want the court to have too much trouble with him. This man can be called a patriot. If such a talent is not included, it will be a great loss for the court." "

Aixinjueluo Zaitao nodded with interest.

He really wanted to meet the legendary God of War, but now was not the right time.

…

Cixi received the news from Chen Zhaochang's memorial.

Her old face turned blue and became more and more depressed: "This thief is not dead yet? It is really a scourge that will last for thousands of years."

Li Lianying, who was hanging up her arms, her ugly face twitching: "Lafayette, what happened to Zhao Chuanxin?"

Should I say it or not, Eunuch Li is quite particular about what he does, and he usually gets things done when he gets money.

It's just that I'm getting older and have suffered this disaster.

He was different from Cixi. Cixi hated Zhao Chuanxin and gritted her teeth with hatred.

Eunuch Li was afraid.

He was so violent that he was afraid of his life.

Last time he was troubled by Cixi, and he didn't even dare to say a bad word about Zhao Chuanxin.

Based on this guy's character, if bad words reach his ears, Eunuch Li feels that his life may not be guaranteed.

Cixi snorted: "This thief fought with the Japanese army and won."

Li Lianying's face was calm and very Buddhist: "Lord Buddha, a thief fights a thief. This is considered a good thing. There is no need to get angry."

Cixi pursed her lips: "But I just feel uncomfortable."

Li Lianying suddenly came up with an idea: "Lord Buddha, if there are some new delicacies outside the customs this year, why don't I ask someone to cook them for you to try?"

Cixi looked at the miserable Li Lianying and saw that he was also miserable, so she softened her heart and said, "Little plum, you are interested, what kind of delicacy is it?"

"One is called barbecue and the other is called rice noodles."

Cixi temporarily forgot about Zhao Chuanxin, frowned and said: "Barbecue? Rice noodles? That doesn't sound new."

Li Lianying has no other talents, and is very good at flattering and flattering.

He hurriedly explained: "This barbecue involves cutting beef and mutton into small pieces and feeding them with more than 20 kinds of condiments. To grill over charcoal fire, you must use a small, square iron stove to heat evenly. Although the rice noodles are It’s not fresh, but there is a new way to eat it outside the Guan Dynasty. It is mainly cooked with old chicken stew soup. It has a mellow and rich taste. It is served with old vinegar and oil squeezed from Sichuan peppercorns. It can make people eat three big bowls.”

Cixi became interested: "Oh? Where did these two kinds of food come from outside the customs?"

Li Lianying naturally did not dare to tell the truth.

This fucking thing came from Lugang Town.

But fortunately, these two kinds of food are not limited to Lugang Town, but are also available in other places.

So he said nonsense: "It is said that he is an old man who has read books. He developed delicacies based on the recipes obtained from ancient books, and they also have health-preserving effects..."

"Then find someone to make it and bring it over to me for a taste."

Li Lianying hurriedly retreated.

Although Cixi is aloof, she cannot see everything. At least when it comes to delicious food, I don’t know how many times I’ve been fooled in this life.

Li Lianying thought to herself that it was thanks to Zhao Chuanxin and Lugang Town that they could cook delicious food and let Lafayette have one more bowl of rice.

Lugang Town, which Li Lianying was thinking about, suddenly welcomed a stranger.

When Li Shutong arrived at the public security station, he was greeted by Liu Guoguo.

"Are you Li Shutong? I heard Zhuan Xin talk about you. He said that you are independent and independent, and that you are a talented literary genius."

Li Shutong was a little embarrassed. Unexpectedly, Zhao Chuanxin was a person who said bad things to his face and good things behind his back.

He said shyly: "Captain Zhao is so complimentary. I'm ashamed to say that in Japan, I was fortunate to have Captain Zhao's support and advice. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known that many major things had happened in my family and put a burden on my family. I came here this time to repay the debt." It’s a favor from Captain Zhao.”