The mage in the late Qing Dynasty

"You have such a small belly, I can order it as you like." As he said that, Zhao Chuanxin took a knife and cut a small piece of steak.

Little girl: "..."

"What are you looking at?" Zhao Chuanxin picked up the knife and fork to stir up the storm. "You haven't made any contribution, as long as you don't starve to death."

John Browning smiled.

He was hesitant because he is a cautious person.

But Zhao Chuanxin's game-playing attitude infected him a bit, and he said: "Browning Arms Company will not participate. I can join in my own name, but I ask to share the technology of the new pistol."

His Browning Arms Company, a partnership between him and his brother Matthew Browning, was established in Ogden, Utah.

Pistols and the like don't matter, they are just snacks in the war. As long as the dinner doesn't reveal anything, everything is fine.

Zhao Chuanxin shrugged: "Okay, but you have to give me some free advice for my workshop."

John Browning was mainly interested in Zhao Chuanxin's so-called "team".

He said: "Sign the contract?"

Zhao Chuanxin stretched out his index finger and shook it: "Brother, I, Ethan Zhao, will follow the rules and no one dares to break my promise."

"..."

Next, the two talked about the advantages and disadvantages of various contemporary weapons.

One is a firearms design expert, and the other is a contemporary god of war who is proficient in all kinds of weapons. They can really chat together.

The two talked about the problem of clip leakage from the Italian Carcano carbine.

John Browning said: "The leaky clip is a bad design. In fact, there is a better and simpler way to solve it. The leaky clip will be eliminated sooner or later."

At this time, Zhao Chuanxin, like a magic trick, slammed a Carcano carbine on the table.

John Browning held a big straw.

I just said you can just take the pistol with you, why do you still carry so many long guns with you?

It is inappropriate to say that it is a long gun, because the Carcano carbine is a cavalry gun and is not particularly long.

Zhao Chuanxin pulls the bolt with a "click". This type of carbine has an advantage. After it jams, the bolt only needs to be moved vertically to continue firing.

This can undoubtedly save time on the battlefield.

Zhao Chuanxin said: "Actually, we can have more cooperation. I also think that the missing clip is very bad. If the magazine is slightly deformed, it will not be able to feed ammunition. How about we work together to study the bridge clip of the rifle and simplify the use of existing rifles? Structure, right?”

John Browning wiped his mouth with a napkin: "I don't think you need me for this..."

"Don't underestimate yourself, you still have some abilities."

John Browning smiled wryly.

Discussing weapons with Zhao Chuanxin gave him a special feeling.

It's like a master of theory meets a master of practice, and the two have a clear understanding.

The perfect combination of the two can often point out various problems to the point.

"Man, if we cooperate in depth, we really have to sign a contract. This involves various patent issues, and we have to pay together." John Browning did not dare to underestimate Zhao Chuanxin. "Also, there is another problem. Someone is preventing me from cooperating with you."

Zhao Chuanxin waved his hand: "Signing the contract is fine. As for the person who obstructed it, are you talking about Rockefeller?"

John Browning did not expect him to be pointed out clearly, so he could only nod deeply.

Zhao Chuanxin bared his teeth and smiled: "Don't worry, no matter what contract you sign, it is not signed with me. The workshop is not in my name, and it is not in Westchester County."

John Browning frowned: "I don't understand what you mean."

At this time, Zhao Chuanxin wanted to take control of a company or factory, but he did not want anyone to know about it and the local government office. There were three ways:

One is to register anonymously, but it is quite troublesome. After registering in other countries, you must also meet the laws of the local government in the United States.

The second is to use a false identity, such as using the identity of William Hope to register.

The third type is also used by Zhao Chuanxin - agents and front-end companies.

All three methods had appeared at this time, but were not popular.

Zhao Chuanxin explained a few words casually, which shocked John Browning: "Can these operations still be possible?"

At this time, entrepreneurs are very cautious and pay attention to practical operations, and they like to label their companies with their own names, for fear that others will not know who they are.

There are very few people who are as mysterious as Zhao Chuanxin.

"Haha, just some small tricks."

Zhao Chuanxin hasn't said anything about shell companies and offshore companies yet.

He is confident that he can control his factory. If the value of force is not enough, his assets may be misappropriated, which is a great risk.

John Browning took another high look at Zhao Chuanxin.

This person is by no means as simple as a vulgar martial artist.

He considered it and said: "Okay, we have initially reached an agreement. What is left is that I need to see the strength of your team."

If you don't see a rabbit, don't let go of the hawk.

Mentioning the team again, the smile on Zhao Chuanxin's face was awkward for a moment.

But he was thick-skinned, and John Browning did not notice.

Zhao Chuanxin laughed: "Okay, my team is very strong."

John Browning nodded, convinced.

Maybe it’s a design team of dozens of people.

He said: "How about tomorrow?"

"Huh? Not tomorrow. I have some small things to do. Let's go to Kurdex after I finish them."

After dinner, Zhao Chuanxin wanted to send the little girl home, so he said goodbye to John Browning.

…

Edith Roosevelt prepared flowers and dinner for Wilhelmina.

However, in order to hide from others, there was no big fanfare of drinking parties and dances.

During the dinner, she saw that Wilhelmina was absent-minded, so she asked: "Your Majesty, are you not feeling well?"

"Ah?" Wilhelmina came back to her senses: "No, I really regret that I didn't tell Ethan today. I will leave tomorrow. I wonder how he is? Is he in danger?"

Danger?

Edith Roosevelt shook her head and laughed: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I'm worried about the New York police."

Wilhelmina did not expect that Edith Roosevelt had so much confidence in Zhao Chuanxin.

"Why did Madam say that?"

"Your Majesty, Zhao Chuanxin will definitely die on the battlefield, but it will definitely not be today."

In Edith Roosevelt's view, it was not surprising that a person as capable as Zhao Chuanxin would die in a hail of bullets.

But a mere dozen or twenty New York police officers trying to kill him is nothing more than wishful thinking.

The U.S. Army has paid a bloody price to prove this.

At this time, a Secret Service agent came forward and whispered: "Madam, Franklin Roosevelt is here."

Edith Roosevelt symbolically wiped the corners of her mouth with a napkin: "Let him come over here."

Franklin Roosevelt, 1.85 meters tall, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and thick dark hair, was elegant and handsome.

This person is Ronaldinho, a famous big boss in later generations.

At this time, Ronaldinho was in his prime and had just gotten married last year to Ronaldo's niece.

And he and Da Luo are cousins ​​from the fifth server. Their common ancestor came to North America in 1649 to settle and spread their branches.

This relationship is a bit messy.

Ronaldinho saw the beautiful Wilhelmina and couldn't move his eyes away.

Da Luo's niece has a good background, but her appearance is compared to that of the queen, so she can only be pressed to the ground and rubbed.

After all, Ronaldinho is still a 25-year-old handsome guy at this time.

Edith Roosevelt coughed heavily, stood up slightly, and said in an inaudible voice: "Don't stare directly at others. This is not something you can provoke. It will lead to death."

What's going on?

Do you dare to touch the woman from Zhao Chuanxin?

Even if your old cousin comes, I'm afraid he will avoid you like a snake or a scorpion.

At this time, Ronaldinho did not have the magnificence and authority to be a big boss in the United States in the future, so he was a little unconvinced after hearing this.

However, he was marrying Da Luo's niece, and Jun's face blushed slightly when he heard this.

He nodded to Wilhelmina, then unbuttoned his suit and sat down.

"Madam, who did you give the name Chen Yigeng to? He got into big trouble. Situ Meitang just called me to question him."

It turned out that Ronaldinho was still working in a law firm at this time and served as a legal consultant to Anliang Tang.

And Situ Meitang,

It was the one who later founded Zhi Gong Tang.

Now it is just called An Liangtang, and Situ Meitang is the prime minister, and he is known as "big boss" in the world.

Edith Roosevelt smiled bitterly: "I hope you are talking about what happened in Sing Sing Prison..."

"No!" Ronaldinho said unhappily: "It's worse than that. Although no one was killed this time, he broke and injured the shoulders of several New York police officers one after another."

"..." Edith Roosevelt patted her chest. "God have mercy, but fortunately no one died."

"What?" Ronaldinho was stunned.

What does it mean that no one died?

Is this what the first lady should say?

Wilhelmina interrupted and asked: "Sir, are Zhao...Chen Yigeng and others okay?"

When dealing with the Queen, Ronaldinho became reserved and shy: "Madam, he is fine, and he arrogantly told the police that he would stay away from him when meeting him in the future. This person is bold and will cause catastrophe sooner or later."

Wilhelmina felt relieved when she heard that Zhao Chuanxin was fine.

As for whether it was a disaster or not, she didn't care.

It is a huge disaster to others, but to Zhao Chuanxin it is as common as eating and drinking water.

Edith Roosevelt thought for a while: "I want the 'Anliang Hall' you serve to come forward and take care of this matter. This year and next are critical years for Theodore. There can be no mistakes. You can do it." ?"

"This..." Ronaldinho was embarrassed: "I am just a small legal adviser. Not only will Situ Meitang not agree, but he is gathering people and threatens to find this imposter to make his own people angry."

Ronaldinho and Edith Roosevelt stand on the same side, and he has to be listed on this towering tree to consider his future career.

But other people's words can't influence other people's actions.

Edith Roosevelt had a headache.

When she asked Ronaldinho for a name, she never imagined that it would cause a series of troubles.

She pondered for a while: "I will contact Zhao...Chen Yigeng tomorrow and think of a solution."

Wilhelmina was a little disappointed. She had to leave but didn't have time to say goodbye. She didn't know if Zhao Chuanxin would come to see her at night.

…

Zhao Chuanxin really had no intention of stealing jade or fragrance tonight.

He followed the address given by the little girl and found her home.

Knocking on the door, the door was opened by a young woman with her hair pulled back.

Her eyes were red and swollen, her hair was messy, and she looked like she was on the verge of collapse.

After seeing the little girl, his eyes widened with ecstasy in disbelief. He hugged the little girl, looked up and down, and said incoherently: "Baby, are you okay..."

"Mother……"

Zhao Chuanxin felt relieved and took the number.

He turned to leave.

A good person is like this. When things are done, he takes off his clothes and hides his merits and fame.

However, the young woman did not forget him: "Sir, wait..."

People's hearts are too fragile now

It is true that Osborne was the warden of Sing Sing Penitentiary in 1907; Browning did participate in the New York Gun Show in 1907; William Hope was indeed the senior cowboy of the time; the Wild West Show was famous at the time ; Jesse Livermore and Thomas W. Lawson also existed, and they were real friends; the dead Harry Vanderbilt was indeed a member of the Italian Brotherhood at that time, and was imprisoned in Xinjiang Xin Prison... Even Lao Zhao's apprentice, Benjamin Goldberg, has a prototype. The pseudonym Chen Yigeng, haha, is not the homophonic pronunciation of Chen Yigeng. This person really existed at the time, and it is said that he can also do some kung fu. Grenville Harper was a typical young bourgeois in New York at that time. He was a real banker in New York at that time and a socialite. Tom Mix is ​​a Hollywood actor. This can be found, but how closely he is related to the Wild West show is not certain. Private detective Frank Gale is very famous in the beautiful country, and there is a lot of street literature about him. The other two were Sheriff George Maher of North Tarrytown and Sheriff John Vaughn of Westchester County, all of whom were actually in office in 1907. As well as many streets and house numbers, they are even real...

Although everyone may not care about authenticity, they still try to present a world with a high degree of restoration.

I just want to explain that the world is complicated, and it is somewhat far-fetched to say that I gave Lao Zhao wisdom. When you read the book, please remember one thing: this is an era without self-media and mobile phones, so don’t blindly substitute it.