Eunuch Zheng was beaten so stupid that he couldn't tell the difference between men and women. The little eunuch who was with him was so stupid that he could hardly find his mouth to eat. It wasn't that Er Mao was ruthless, but the two palms added by Leopard Head were more effective. It was thanks to Xiao Letian's mercy that these two eunuchs were not beaten to death.
Xiao Letian didn't want to make the matter bigger, so he didn't kill him. He didn't make amends for the last little eunuch who didn't go to the casino. Instead, he gave him two hundred yuan to silence his mouth.
The eunuchs who were not bullied to death in the palace and survived were all monkey spirits. The young eunuch would never go against money, and when he saw that all the county officials were trying to calm things down, he knew that the water here was too deep. , he didn’t dare to say more nonsense.
The case was finally determined. The bad gambler Eunuch Zheng offended Leopard Head because he did not pay his gambling debts, and was eventually attacked and beaten stupid. Witnesses include hundreds of gamblers in the casino, the county government chief Wang Hu and dozens of his agents, including several households close to the crime scene.
With such a huge group of witnesses, the chief eunuch in the palace who came to investigate the case could not find any flaws. In addition, Eunuch Zheng was only a middle-level eunuch in the palace, and no one was willing to spend a lot of money on him. Energy, the whole thing fizzled out quickly.
In the end, Ermao and more than ten friends of the same age got on the palace carriage and left Yi County quietly. A man becoming a eunuch was a very shameful thing in ancient Chinese etiquette, so this group The children had no relatives to send them to.
Only Xiao Letian, hiding on the city gate tower, stared at Er Mao who was gradually going away and sighed, "Am I doing this right or wrong? From now on, Er Mao will embark on an extremely dangerous road. If he is not careful, he will be doomed... …”
"Sir, why did you suddenly become a mother-in-law? Who among us is not walking on a road of eternal disaster?" Xiao Hexin said quietly, "Is it safe to be an obedient citizen? Don't make me laugh, sir. It's vague in your book Time has taught us more than once that those who fall behind will be beaten. Even if we all become obedient people, when the Great Revolution comes, these obedient people will not be able to escape the fate of eternal destruction..."
oops! sure? It seems that Xiao Hexin has worked hard on weekdays and researched his books thoroughly. Xiao Letian was very pleased to update as soon as possible. It seems that the Chinese people in the late Qing Dynasty were not numb to death. As long as they manage the people's hearts and minds well, they can still be used.
Xiao Hexin was the first group of soldiers sent to the military advisor, and they were also the most deeply influenced by Xiao Letian. Although Xiao Letian didn't tell them his big plan in detail, these smart young people had already guessed it.
First of all, Xiao Letian used the private founding of Yingyang and the cover of opening foreign companies to amass wealth, and dug out a large piece of meat from the backward financial and taxation system of the Qing Dynasty.
Secondly, officials who used a large amount of money to begin to corrode the foundation took over the grassroots organizations of the Qing Dynasty bit by bit starting from the county level, and quietly weaved a huge network for themselves.
And now, Xiao Letian has set his sights on the special group of eunuchs through the Ermao incident. I believe that it won't take more than three or four years. With Xiao Letian's financial resources, he will definitely be able to establish an intelligence agency of his own in the imperial city. organize.
Xiao Hexin and his personal guards discussed the strategist's generosity and plan behind his back more than once. They were already in admiration. To be able to come up with such a series of plans and to have such a big man in his heart is definitely from heaven. When the stars come down to earth, there is nothing wrong with following the military advisor. Update as soon as possible
After the Er Mao incident calmed down, Xiao Letian went back to his study and started coding behind closed doors. Now "The Journey to the West" is being serialized to the rise of the British Industrial Revolution. This is the most critical part of the book. He will show it to the entire Qing Dynasty. What is the power of industry?
Since 1767, the thirty-second year of Qianlong's reign, the Jenny Textile Machine, known as a symbol of the British Industrial Revolution, was born. From that day on, industrial giants began to show their power in the world. It was not until 1782, the forty-seventh year of Qianlong's reign, that Watt invented the steam engine. At this point, the power of industry was unstoppable, and European civilization entered the fast lane.
What followed were great changes in European society, including railways, steam locomotives, and factory chimneys. Western factories produced industrial products with an efficiency that the Qing Dynasty could not even imagine.
Relying on the power released by the Industrial Revolution, Britain officially began to colonize the world. At that time, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty was still dreaming of the great dream of the Spring and Autumn Period that all nations would come to court and dominate the world.
The Industrial Revolution did not appear out of thin air. It required a country or a nation to accumulate hundreds or even thousands of years of experience in the field of natural science before it could ignite such a small spark.
Let's look back at the Qing Dynasty. They didn't bother to see what the outside world was like. They didn't even experience the most basic geographical discoveries, and they didn't even admit that the earth was round. Please come to more and faster chapters. Even if the steam engine was invented by the Chinese, they would be immediately smashed as monsters.
After writing this, Xiao Letian put down his pen, rubbed his sore wrist, and walked back and forth in his study indignantly. He became angry when he thought of what the Manchus and the corrupt Confucians had done together.
"Hu Niu... prepare some wine for me at noon. I want to drink two glasses. I won't write in the afternoon and go to bed..." Just as Xiao Letian shouted like he was venting his anger, a burst of hearty laughter penetrated his ears. "This Who made Brother Xiao angry? Are you trying to drink away your sorrow?"
A graceful figure flashed in front of the window. Xiao Letian was stunned for a moment, "Isn't this Sister Hui? Why did you come to Yixian..." The person who came was none other than Fu Qing's sister Fu Hui, with her signature look on her face. hearty smile.
"What's wrong, you're not welcome? This is my home, and I, the master, can't come?" Fu Hui teased Xiao Letian with a mischievous smile, causing him to scratch his head in embarrassment, "How could it be possible? Sister Hui can come before I can welcome you." Woolen cloth……"
Fu Hui does have some unclear feelings for Xiao Letian. This woman who has experienced three failed marriages has been disappointed with most of the men in the Qing Dynasty. These superstitious men coveted her beauty and were all afraid of her. Because of his own reputation.
Of course Fuhui knew what the gossips in Beijing were talking about behind their backs. They were nothing but disgusting things like Sangmenxing and Kefu. She had become accustomed to hearing them over the years. Gradually, Fuhui's heart became ashen and she was ready to be alone for the rest of her life.
But fate plays tricks on people. Just when she was completely desperate, a man broke into her life. Update as soon as possible
Xiao Letian is very handsome. How could the little prince Houhai who picked up girls back then not be handsome? Xiao Letian is also very talented. How could a man who was famous in Beijing and wrote this amazing book "The Journey to the West" not be talented?
What's more important is that Xiao Letian is an Erjiizi who grew up overseas. He disdains the so-called secular rules. Just look at his attitude towards Huniu, a girl born from a concubine. He didn't even dislike it. Such a 'heavy taste' man was hard to find in the Qing Dynasty.
Maybe, what Fu Hui was thinking was that maybe, there was no guarantee that something would happen between him and this second devil. Fu Hui even had a wild idea in her heart: "Come and conquer me, come and take me away, leave this Qing Dynasty, take me to the end of the world, take me to every place written in your book, Take me away from these frightening worldly perspectives..."
Fu Hui's eyes were so dangerous now. She looked at Xiao Letian out of the window with a dangerous look, and electricity flashed in the air from time to time. Update as soon as possible
How could Xiao Letian not understand Fu Hui's eyes? His nickname was not for nothing. A woman's eyes can speak, some are resentful, some are straightforward, a little wild, some are reserved... But among all the eyes, Fu Hui's eyes are the scariest now.
This is a sign that a volcano has been suppressed for a long time and is about to erupt. If the firewood in this woman's heart is ignited, the consequences must be very terrible. Almost subconsciously, Xiao Letian wanted to escape, but he held it back out of politeness.
Just when the atmosphere in the study was getting more and more awkward, a sudden burst of noise came from the front yard, "Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu. You..." This voice is so familiar, isn't it A Chou whom I haven't seen for a long time? Please come to more and faster chapters.
While they were talking, Huniu and A Chou walked in from the front yard, and at this time Fu Hui's face flashed, and she changed to a kind and solemn expression and said casually, "A Chou misses her young lady and cries every day. Later I heard that If I want to come to Yixian, I have to come with you... Oh, by the way, here is a letter from my brother to you, and I am here to deliver it today!"
After Xiao Letian took the warm letter from Fu Hui's hand, Fu Hui's little finger accidentally touched his palm, but there was nothing strange about her expression.
While several women were chattering away to arrange the noon banquet, Xiao Letian took the time to read the letter sent by Fu Qing. In the letter, Fu Qing complained to Xiao Letian about the various difficulties they encountered when they went to Tanggu and Ningbo to inspect the special zones.
"All the expectations we had before leaving Beijing have come to nothing. The local obstructionist forces are extremely strong. The most obvious one is the popular sentiment inspired by Qingliu. This is our biggest headache..."
"The people were actually able to get our travel plans in advance. The local gentry encouraged the people to gather in crowds and make noises. Some of them knelt down and begged, and some of them even attacked our team... All kinds of bizarre rumors were circulated among the people. Some said that the special zone was going to capture slaves. Some people who do hard labor say that foreign machines require the sacrifice of boys and girls before they can start working..."
"The most widely circulated theory is Feng Shui. Even if the special zone is enclosed with walls and iron bars, ignorant people still think that factories will destroy Feng Shui. It has been more than two months since I left Beijing, and I have been living in such a difficult way every day that ten of my followers can't stand it. , halfway back to Beijing..."
"In order to avoid being harassed again, Brother Wei will change his investigation into a secret visit and go to Shanghai at starry night. There are foreigners gathering there and the people are open. There may be gains. No matter what, Brother Wei will not let down the court's hard work, even if he is broken into pieces, he will do it. It will become the industrial zone of the Qing Dynasty..."
The letter was filled with blood and tears, and the intention of inviting Xiao Letian to come out was very obvious. After reading this long letter, Xiao Letian had nothing else to say except a wry smile.
"Our Qing Dynasty? You are so infatuated. You can use the word "we" with me. Now I wish I could kick down this decadent and declining regime of yours. Maybe then the Chinese nation can still protect some of its vitality, hey..."
Xiao Letian sighed, but then he thought about Fu Qing's goodness, and he couldn't bear it. Although most of the Manchu Eight Banners were bastards, there were still a few heroes like Mr. Qing. It was a pity that their fate was eternal. All are tragedies.
