The mage in the late Qing Dynasty

[I have smelled the smell of war and seen the afterimage of war. 】

[But Rune City is still calm. 】

Zhao Chuanxin sent Hairencao over and priced it at: 200 gold coins/0.1 ball sand.

[No one cares about Hairencao, which has just been put on the shelves and looks ugly. 】

[Until noon, a natural science academician wearing a first- or third-level title entered the store. He bought glass test tubes and tea leaves respectively, and finally focused on the seaweed on the shelf. 】

[Level 3 Natural Science Bachelor asked: What is this? 】

[Dudu raised his neck and explained seriously: Sir, this is sea grass, it only costs 200 gold coins/0.1 ball sand. 】

[The third-level natural science bachelor looked at Dudu’s furry face, smiled and said: As long as? Do you know this is already a sky-high price? What effect does it have? 】

[Dudu scratched his head: Sir, it can repel worms, worms in the stomach. 】

[The third-level natural science scholar stopped his smile, reached out to touch the seaweed, put it under his nose and smelled it. 】

[His face suddenly became solemn. 】

[He said: Give me sea grass for 200 gold coins. 】

[Dudu shakes his head: 200 gold coins/0.1 ball sand, but we have to sell at least a whole tree and need to weigh it. 】

[After weighing the balance, the third-level natural science bachelor paid the money and left. 】

Zhao Chuanxin closed the "Old God Code", and it was another ordinary day.

November 14th, heavy snowfall.

A few snowflakes fell in Hankou in response to the occasion, but they melted as soon as they hit the ground.

The temperature was a lot higher than that of Lubin Mansion, but the coolness and humidity penetrated the bone marrow.

Zhao Chuanxin lit the fireplace early in the morning, practiced a balancing technique after eating, and lay in front of the fireplace watching the snow falling outside the window.

Until Chi Yisheng came to the door shivering.

"Principal, it's snowing in Hankou too, how fresh it is."

He went to the fireplace to warm himself without thinking of himself as an outsider.

Zhao Chuanxin saw that he was carrying a coarse cloth bag, which should contain paper, pens and newspapers.

Zhao Chuanxin casually took out a sheepskin bag and threw it over: "Take this later, it's a bad situation."

This is a handbag that doesn't hold much, just enough space for paper, pen, official documents and a little money.

Chi Yisheng turned over and over to look at it. It was a first-layer cowhide bag with single-sided perforated fine lines and double wavy stitched edges. It was exquisite and beautiful, novel and unique.

"Here, principal, carry the bag sent by the principal, do things for the principal, and be the principal's lackey..." This guy said flattering words without blushing and out of breath: "All we need is to marry a wife and work together for the principal." I work for the principal, and my family has been urging me to get married, but I haven’t found the right one yet.”

"No need, wait until we meet, she can work for me on her own, husband and wife can't enjoy it together." Zhao Chuanxin spat. "There is no need to rush to get married. If the marriage is good, can anyone push it? Look at a piece of ocean falling on the ground. No one urges you to pick it up. Everyone rushes to pick it up."

"..."

I'm sorry, what I said makes sense, but I can't refute it.

When I went downstairs, I saw Liu Huaqiang leading a group of students and two foreign teachers to Hanyang Iron Works for field study.

Everyone greeted Zhao Chuanxin one after another. Liu Huaqiang stepped out and handed the money to Zhao Chuanxin: "Principal, this is the education fund I got back with Ueno Zhenyi last night, a total of 500 yen."

"Tell me, did you spend 4,500 yuan?"

Liu Huaqiang was confused: "No, that's all. At first he wanted to give two hundred. I was worried that the principal misunderstood that I was paying three hundred and deliberately asked him to round it up."

Zhao Chuanxin touched his chin thoughtfully: "We agreed to make friends, but this guy didn't treat me as a friend. He didn't respect me."

Liu Huaqiang: "..."

Zhao Chuanxin handed the money back and waved his hand: "It will be merged into the public account."

Then he took Chi Yisheng to the temporary Peacekeeping Bureau office with high spirits.

On the street outside the office, Zhao Chuanxin saw a little beggar.

Beggars are nothing unusual these days.

But this little beggar looked familiar to Zhao Chuanxin.

When the other party saw Zhao Chuanxin, his face showed some excitement and expectation.

Zhao Chuanxin thought as he walked, and then walked into the house with a thoughtful expression on his face.

Little beggar: "..."

Shouldn't we stop and recall it carefully, and then suddenly realize that we should go up and say hello?

At this time, Caprivi and Teruyuki Ishida, and the parties involved had already arrived early to wait.

It's just in terms of momentum and judgment.

Caprivi came with two German soldiers, loaded with guns and ammunition, to guard the left and right sides.

And Teruyuki Ishida only had a Japanese samurai with him, carrying a long sword on his waist.

No matter how high your martial arts skills are, you can knock him down with one shot.

So Caprivi glared at Ishida Teruyuki with a sinister look on his face. Although Ishida Teruyuki was holding his neck and looking unconvinced, he looked very guilty.

Seeing Zhao Chuanxin, both parties hurriedly stood up to greet him.

In addition, there are also some witnesses from all walks of life, such as Jin Shihe, who was promoted by the Huguang Western Affairs Bureau, translator Zhan Guishan, British Consul General in Han Falaise, French Consul General Du Lifang, German Consul General in Han Acting Mu Fuling, General Manager of the German Concession Industry Bureau Dong Shili Shiting, Japan’s Consul General in Han Ueno Shiichi, Governor of Huguang Chen Kuilong, Han Huangde Taoist and Jianghanguan Supervisor Qi Yaoshan, as well as reporters sent by several newspapers to record, etc...

Zhao Chuanxin summoned them, and these people did not dare not give them face.

Zhao Chuanxin waved his hand: "The retinue will escort you out."

After the silence subsided, Zhao Chuanxin stood on the temporary high platform made of wooden planks, holding the case with both hands, watching the wolves closely.

Chi Yisheng looked envious.

This is what a man should do.

He felt that at the next moment, Zhao Chuanxin would reach out: I, Zhao Chuanxin, give money...

The clinker Zhao Chuanxin snapped his fingers at him.

Chi Yisheng was a smart man and immediately took out a stack of newspapers from the front cowhide bag, broke them apart and distributed them to the witnesses present.

But it was not issued to the two parties.

As a result, Caprivi and Teru Ishida scratched their hearts, especially when they heard squeaks of surprise and strange and sympathetic glances coming from the left and right.

Caprivi lost his confident sense of superiority, and Teruyuki Ishida also felt his scalp numb.

The two of them seemed to be crawling with ants and became restless.

At this time, Shi Lishiting, general director of the German Concession Industry Bureau, raised a question: "Mr. Zhao, I subscribe to every issue of Hankou Chinese and Western News, but I have never read this one."

He was questioning the authenticity of the newspaper.

Chi Yisheng's expression froze and he looked at Zhao Chuanxin.

Zhao Chuanxin was not panicked: "It's rare but strange. When the editor-in-chief of "Hankou Chinese and Western News" learned about the seriousness of the matter, he urgently typed and printed it overnight. It will be published before six o'clock in the evening. I just went to get a few in advance. Just a portion.”

Shi Li Shiting nodded. Although he felt that something was fishy, ​​he accepted Zhao Chuanxin's words.

Zhao Chuanxin said: "Okay, after reading this, you all know the whole story. Both parties in this matter are at fault. Caprivi's prostitutes did not pay the prostitutes, which is wrong. Ishida Teruyuki gathered thugs because Caprivi did not pay the prostitutes. Hitting people is wrong.”

Teruyuki Ishida became anxious: "Arbitrator, please listen to me."

"But there's no harm in talking."

Ishida Teruyuki defended himself: "On that day, I did gather people, but I just surrounded him and asked for money. I pushed him a few times at most, and Mr. Caprivi accused me of beating him."

Zhao Chuanxin looked at Caprivi, who was blushing like a monkey's butt.

Caprivi thought that Zhao Chuanxin would whitewash his behavior, but he didn't expect to tell it openly.

And that newspaper...

He really couldn't imagine that if this newspaper came out and the whole world knew about his scandal, how would he go out to meet people in the future?

Isn't it possible that the scandal about him being a prostitute will be reported?

His eyes wandered, and then he looked at Teruyuki Ishida fiercely: "He beat me, he beat me until I was bedridden."

That’s it anyway.

"Nonsense!" Ishida Teruyuki immediately came to the end and shouted: "Caprivi, you are obviously infected with the disease, and your lower body is sore that you are bedridden."

As soon as this statement came out, the witnesses in the hall immediately laughed in a low voice.

What a farce.

It was really worth it to come today, and the carriage fee was worth the price.

Only Mu Fuling, the acting German Consul General in Han, looked as black as the bottom of a pot.

Caprivi really brought shame to the German Empire.

"Quiet!" Zhao Chuanxin knocked on the gavel tree and made a "bang" sound.

The whole audience was shocked.

Zhao Chuanxin continued: "Ishida Teruyuki said that he didn't hit anyone, but Caprivi said that he hit someone. In this case, it's too late to wait until the light comes!"

Chi Yisheng immediately lit a wind lantern and stepped forward holding the lantern.

Zhao Chuanxin led Chi Yisheng to Caprivi's side with a lantern: "Take off your clothes."

Caprivi's head was buzzing and he subconsciously asked: "Why?"

Zhao Chuanxin twitched his lips: "This is called - holding a lantern to determine the damage. One person holds the lantern, two people determine the damage, and three parties mediate. This is the industry rule for our peacekeeping situation, and it starts with me."

Among the witnesses, Jin Shihe, Zhan Guishan, Qi Yaoshan, Chen Kuilong and others had their heads filled with questions. After reading books for so many years, this was the first time they heard this "idiom".

Caprivi: "..."

He looked at Zhao Chuanxin with pleading eyes.

Zhao Chuanxin narrowed his eyes and said coldly: "Are you going to take it off or not?"

Caprivi really didn't dare to offend Zhao Chuanxin, just because after Zhao Chuanxin gave him an injection, his condition improved greatly, and now he dared to walk on the ground.

Two or three more shots and maybe he'll be cured.

In this era, if the disease cannot be effectively controlled, it will be really fatal if the ulcer becomes infected.

He could only take off his clothes with numbness.

Zhao Chuanxin took out a small stick and handed the lamp to Chi Yisheng. In full view of everyone, the stick pointed at Caprivi's upper body: "There is a bruise here, huh? It doesn't look like it was punched out. Oh, it turns out he was in bed." The mark left."

Everyone: "..."

Chi Yisheng's photos were taken inch by inch, and Zhao Chuanxin looked for them inch by inch, very carefully, even behind the ears and scalp.

When everyone saw it, they all admired him: he really held up a lantern to assess the damage, and he was sincere and did not deceive me.

Finally, in addition to the ulcerated scabs on his lower body, Zhao Chuanxin also found three bruises on his right shoulder and left rib.

It might have been a push, or it might have been a real fight.

Zhao Chuanxin also asked Xingyue to check the bruised ribs to see if there were any fractures. Xingyue gave a negative answer.

Zhao Chuanxin finally straightened up and said: "After identification, there were three injuries in total, all of which were minor injuries. It was true that Teruyuki Ishida hit someone."

Ishida Teruyuki was anxious.

Why don't you take the money and do nothing?

In this case, how can we take revenge on Caprivi?

Zhao Chuanxin hadn't finished his words yet: "However, Caprivi was still wrong. His fault was that he abandoned public service for personal reasons and started a war with Japan because of his private grudges. Zhao loved peace all his life and would never allow this to happen. occur."

Everyone was in an uproar.

Caprivi became anxious: "I didn't..."

Zhao Chuanxin shook his hands, and Chi Yisheng presented the record of the previous conversation.

Zhao Chuanxin read: "The German officer Caprivi angrily admitted that he wanted to start a war between Germany and Japan. Ishida Teru was afraid to say anything. The war was dangerous. When Hankou's life was in danger, there was Zhao Chuanxin, the arbitrator of the Peacekeeping Bureau, who loved Peaceful and private, initiate mediation decisively..."

"I...I didn't..." Caprivi wanted to quibble.

Zhao Chuanxin glared: "I'm not the only one present that day. Do you want me to call the two doctors and witnesses to confront you?"

"Ah this..."

Maybe the doctor was afraid of him, but he believed that the doctor was more afraid of Zhao Chuanxin, especially the Belgian doctor. Zhao Chuanxin really dared to kill him.

Caprivi had no choice but to say: "That's just me saying something out of anger and I can't take it seriously."

Zhao Chuanxin stood with his hands behind his back and looked at the ceiling at a 45-degree angle: "You didn't take it seriously, but Zhao cares about the Chinese and foreign people of Hankou, but you took it seriously."

"Ah..." Caprivi was dumbfounded.

And witness people whispering.

It seems that Caprivi is really stupid enough to threaten to start a war, not Zhao Chuanxin just talking nonsense.

Caprivi looked at Mu Fuling and said to him from a distance: "Consul General, I really don't want to start a war."

Mu Fuling was so angry that she snorted coldly, then stood up: "Zhao...Arbitrator, can I say something?"

"But there's no harm in talking."

"Caprivi has no right to start a war, so, as he said, it was just angry words and a misunderstanding."

He must emphasize this point, war is no joke, especially when Japanese Consul General Ueno is present.

Zhao Chuanxin smashed the table in anger: "Zhao has nothing to do with the war. How can we joke about this?"

Mu Fuling's body trembled with anger: "I believe that after this lesson, he will never dare to do it again."

Caprivi nodded quickly: "Yes, I never dare to do it again."

Zhao Chuanxin nodded and looked at Teruyuki Ishida: "What about you?"

Ishida Teruyuki was watching the excitement. He was not afraid of embarrassment. He just noticed that things had turned around. He was secretly poking at it. Hearing this, he subconsciously blurted out: "I will dare next time."

The whole place was in an uproar.

The clinker Zhao Chuanxian smiled and nodded: "Although you are despised by the world for running the Fengyue place, there is no problem in defending your own rights."

Teruyuki Ishida was elated, his nostrils turned upward.

Zhao Chuanxin tapped the gavel tree: "The loss has been assessed, and Caprivi must pay 5 yen to Teruyuki Ishida."

The money was not much, but Ishida Teruyuki felt relieved and raised his eyebrows.

But before he could be proud, Zhao Chuanxin added: "Because running a romantic place is prohibited by morality and law, these 5 yen will be confiscated by the Peacekeeping Bureau."

"This..." Ishida Teruyuki was confused.

Everyone was secretly happy.

Zhao Chuanxin continued to say seriously: "Caprivi suffered three minor injuries. Teruyuki Ishida must pay 20 yuan for medical expenses. Since I am the one who diagnosed and treated Caprivi, the 20 yuan can be handed over directly to me."

"Ah this..."

I blanch.

Both sides of the relationship suffered losses, and they all ended up with Zhao Chuanxin.

Again, this little money doesn't matter, but Ishida Teruyuki felt that he had to pay 20 yen, but Caprivi only had to pay 5 yen, and he suddenly felt unbalanced.

Just as he was about to speak, Zhao Chuanxin spoke again: "In view of Caprivi's threat to launch a war, which brought huge psychological and economic burdens to the people of Hankou, many Chinese people fled with their families to avoid the war, causing irreversible consequences. Economic loss. There is no reason to waste the resources of the Peacekeeping Bureau. Therefore, the fine is 1,250 yuan, which is converted into 500 yuan for the first offense, and the fine must be paid to the Peacekeeping Bureau.”

I blanch...

When did the Chinese and foreign people in Hankou flee with their families?

No one here has seen or heard of it.

And the fine can be discounted by 40%?

Okay, okay, one person holds the lamp, two people determine the damage, three parties mediate, 40% off the fine, and 00% of the account.

Both parties failed to get their hands on it, so the Peacekeeping Bureau took it all away.

Caprivi's mood was extremely complicated.

But at this time, he still had one more thing to ask Zhao to pass on his salary.

He said: "Mr. Zhao, please continue to diagnose and treat me..."

Zhao Chuanxin came to him cheerfully and said loudly: "There is no problem with diagnosis and treatment, but I won't charge for the consultation this time."

People's minds said: You are so fucking evil, you should get your share of 500 oceans if you don't take it.

But Zhao Chuanxin continued: "Publicly speaking, the matter is over. But privately speaking, I don't like your behavior, so I want to slap you twice in exchange for medical expenses. Are you willing? ?”

"I...will."

Two slaps are nothing, curing the disease is the most important, it is better to live than to die.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Chuanxin raised his hand and carried two big armbands over to him.

Bang bang!

Caprivi's head was whipped so hard that his cheeks were visibly swollen, and he didn't react at all.

The crowd was in an uproar.

Zhao Chuanxin straightened his back and said proudly: "Yes, Zhao doesn't love money, but he hates evil as much as he hates it. He hates the dirty things in the world."

Then he whispered to Teruyuki Ishida next to him: "Okay, I keep my promise and beat Caprivi for you in court."

Only Ishida Teruyuki and Caprivi could hear this.

Caprivi: "..."

Teruyuki Ishida: "..."

Zhuo, you really did whatever it took to show off, and you took all the benefits.

But strictly speaking, Zhao Chuanxin did fulfill his promise.

Finally, Zhao Chuanxin concluded: "Both parties have until six o'clock tomorrow evening to hand over all funds to Chi Yisheng, the arbitrator of the Hankou Peacekeeping Bureau. There must be no mistakes and no delays, otherwise Zhao will come to ask for it in person. The meeting is adjourned."

After that, he went out with his hands behind his back.

He left, but the others were in no hurry to leave.

Zhan Guishan whispered to Jin Shihe and Qi Yaoshan: "This Zhao Tangong is a bit too much. He blackmailed five or six hundred oceans for just a small matter."

Qi Yaoshan shook his head: "You only looked at the first one, not the second. It is true that Zhao Tanggong extorted money, but what is the truth behind this matter? Zhao Tanggong has repeatedly claimed to love peace and mediates disputes openly. If in the future, I will wait for you. Conflicts with foreigners can be resolved with only a few hundred taels of silver. Think about how much money you can save?"

Jin Shihe and Zhan Guishan gasped.

The Qing court frequently ceded territory to foreigners to pay compensation.

How much is a few hundred yuan?

If Zhao Chuanxin's peacekeeping bureau can solve various problems in the future, it will save money.

People from other countries and from all walks of life also have other considerations.

Shi Lishiting, the general director of the German Concession Industry Bureau, said to Apan of Siemens Matheson Company, Clemens representative of Bolvin Matheson Co., Ltd., Fonodeshan representative of British Tobacco Co., Ltd. and others: "Have you ever thought about it? In the past, Zhao Chuanxin was The moody butcher and executioner, now that there is a peacekeeping bureau, his cold-bloodedness and cruelty can become a weapon in our hands at some point. War will break out between countries, and the same will happen between businesses. "

Everyone was thoughtful.

A fool only sees money, but a smart person sees a lot of money...

Politicians from various countries are thinking that with the Peacekeeping Bureau, Zhao Chuanxin will not be able to kill people for no reason in the future, which is equivalent to putting a shackles on himself.

It can be regarded as the greatest significance in today's farce.

It’s just that, haha, they think too much.

…

Outside the door, Zhao Chuanxin saw the little beggar again. After thinking about it, he walked towards the little beggar.

But from behind, Caprivi quickly caught up with him, running in a strange way, panting and saying: "Mr. Zhao, wait..."