Zhang Kun flicked the thin silver needle in his hand.
Buzz…
The tail of the silver needle dances into a round arc.
The middle-aged man, who was lying on the hospital bed like a man with ribs, groaned, and his brows that had been tightly knitted relaxed.
As one needle trembled, the seven needles inserted in his chest also trembled at the same time.
A stream of burning hot air circulated in his chest and abdomen. The disease was mostly cured.
"Seven stars protect your life, drive away evil spirits, and induce righteousness... After you go back, eat more good things, and you won't worry about recurrence."
Zhang Kun sighed.
That's what he said, but at first glance, this middle-aged man looked like the type who got sick from overwork.
Even if you work hard every day, you may not be able to have a full stomach.
Otherwise, we can't starve to the point of skin and bones.
Although this seems to be a cold disease, it is actually a hunger disease.
Malnutrition is the root of the disease.
Zhang Kun wrote another prescription, added a tonic to it, and ordered Xiao Lin to take the medicine. Then he turned to look at Li Xiaowan.
Wang Jingya has a straightforward personality, and she can't stand the anger of being wronged the most, so she just gets angry.
Being able to make the good-tempered girl Li Xiaowan become so angry that her face elongated and she spoke slanderously, this newspaper should be considered to be of some standard.
Walk over and pick up a random newspaper.
This is the Gazette of All Nations.
In name, it is a newspaper in Qingguo, but in reality it is controlled by foreigners. Most of the news above is about major reform events from various countries.
There are also some pages about economics and international relations.
There was a photo printed on the front page.
The angle of the photo is very strange.
Standing in the center of the image is Zhang Kun himself...
His face was as white as jade, his eyebrows were as sharp as daggers, and his eyes were filled with blood and coldness.
He held the knife in his hand, with blood dripping from the tip, his green robe fluttering, and his murderous intent.
Under his feet, broken bones and blood splattered.
As soon as Andre's horrified expression was fixed, his head had already been stepped on and exploded.
The moment the photo was frozen was when Andre's head exploded after being stepped on. Just looking at the still pictures gives me a creepy feeling.
In the background, there are people from Qingguo who are crowded on three levels inside and three outside, so crowded that the long street is packed to the brim.
Those people wore rat tails and their clothes were extremely shabby.
There are bunts, there are robes... The faces are weird and ferocious, and they open their mouths and scream, like a group of evil ghosts, trying to devour flesh and blood.
"Good guy, this newspaper is of good quality, especially the reporter who took the photo. The photo he chose combines light and shadow, and the atmosphere is properly rendered. Only one photo was used to vividly express the scene of the dancing demons."
Zhang Kun chuckled, his eyes slightly cold.
Simply look at this picture without looking at the cause and effect. As long as I am a human being, I will not think that I am a good person in the photo.
I 100% believe that the young man in green robe in the center of the image is a murderous maniac.
In fact.
This is exactly what the newspaper article said.
"The devil comes to the world, travels to hell, and the temple warrior Andrei dies in the Far East."
The following text describes how enthusiastic Andre was, how he devoted himself to serving the gods and helping the lost lambs... Moreover, he did not care about reputation or reputation, and taught the ignorant people in the Far East the Eagle Knight fighting method to strengthen their body. , so that they can stay away from illness and live in peace and joy.
It was such a noble, righteous and selfless child of God, Citizen Eagle, who had his hands and feet cut off by a Far Eastern devil with a sharp blade, and his head was brutally trampled on...
The onlookers from Qingguo not only showed no mercy, but instead cheered loudly.
It is really a chaotic mess of demons, a hellish country that needs to be purified.
This newspaper seems to take care of the foreign language proficiency of the Chinese people. It is bilingual in Eagle and Chinese, and anyone who is literate can understand it.
"After all, it is a newspaper owned by foreigners. If we want them to report the truth in a fair and impartial manner, it would be too difficult for them. It's okay."
Zhang Kun took a long breath and suppressed the evil fire in his heart.
Confusing right and wrong is the basic operation of foreigners.
He was already prepared.
From the article to the pictures, this newspaper not only discredited itself, but also discredited the entire Qing Dynasty.
When people look at it, they will think that the land of China today is so cruel, so barbaric, and so backward.
The people are like evil spirits, and the country is like hell.
This is Qingguo in the eyes of foreigners.
He randomly picked up a few more newspapers and saw the "China and Foreign Journal News" and a few chapters of newspapers whose names he could not recognize. He probably estimated that they should be the overseas editions of "The Times" and "The New York Times", which also used this method. a photograph.
The content is similar, and Andre is also portrayed as a poor innocent caring gentleman and himself as a devil.
There is no need to read the remaining foreign newspapers.
At that time, it seemed that reporters from eleven countries were almost present.
There's definitely nothing good to say.
Now, I am famous all over the world.
But it's a bad reputation.
Notoriety cannot be appreciated by everyone. Zhang Kun certainly did not receive the slightest bit of dragon energy. After reading it, except for holding back a sigh of relief, he felt no sense of gain.
If I had known this, it would be better not to see it.
I have nothing to do but look for trouble.
"And this one, this one is even more irritating."
Wang Jingya was still angry and handed over another green newspaper in her hand.
Zhang Kun took a look and saw that this was the "Beijing Daily". He heard that it was founded by the reformers, and it started to prosper within half a year. Mainly to promote the policies of the new law and the benefits to the country and the people.
For example, some time ago, we were promoting the establishment of new schools, the development of science and technology, and strengthening the country and enriching the people...
Start by developing people's wisdom, learn the world's advanced science and technology, and enhance national strength. Learn from the advanced experience of foreign countries to make Qingguo prosperous and strong.
For the people of Qingguo, this newspaper is actually very useful...
I can learn something from it, know the current international situation, and some of the next measures of Daqing Country.
Especially, it is very useful for those intellectuals, it is a channel for them to open their eyes and see the world.
And often, these intellectuals bring with them a large number of ordinary people... Most of the illiterate people will learn the truth of the incident and the changes in the world from their mouths.
I have to say that this newspaper did a good job.
Slowly, it has begun to gain its own reputation.
Just like Jinmen's "Guo Wen Bao", Hai Hai's "Current Affairs News", and Nan Xiang's "Xiang Bao", they have a very wide influence in the land of China.
But precisely because the Beijing Daily is very credible, founded by the reformers, and endorsed by the emperor, most officials and ordinary people believe it.
This is even more problematic.
Zhang Kun saw the headline on the front page of this newspaper that read, "Within a narrow strip of water, good neighborliness and friendship, international relations cannot be damaged!"
There's nothing wrong with the title. It can only be said to be a beautiful delusion by some "progressive" people with bad brains.
The problem is...
This newspaper also used the photo of Zhang Kun crushing Andre's head.
It's obviously the same one. No need to ask, it must have been taken directly from the foreign consul and used.
First of all, it describes the whole story of the battle between Zhang Kun, the head of the Yuanshun Escort Agency in the capital and the mad swordsman, and the warriors of the Eagle Kingdom.
There was no mention of the grudges, causes and consequences, only that this was a competition between warriors from the two countries.
In the end, it finally resulted in death, and it ended with Andre being beaten to death.
In a stern tone, the newspaper criticized the social reality of "literary Confucianism disrupting the law, and chivalry using martial arts to violate the prohibition." It called on the people to be peaceful, tolerant, and to face distinguished guests from across the ocean with a friendly attitude.
It can be seen that the person who wrote the article has some literary talent, and the words are somewhat inspiring, which makes people feel moved.
I think it does make sense... Fighting and killing are the worst things to do. It can only destroy but not build, which will make the country worse.
I even felt that those warriors didn't know anything, they just knew how to kill people with their swords, and they looked so vicious.
Not only will it destroy friendly relations with all nations, but it will also endanger the lives of merchants and people. It should be despised...
Just reject it.
That's okay.
The imperial court has always issued decrees prohibiting martial arts, and it does not like martial artists. This is related to the confrontation between civil and military forces, and it is also afraid of military rebellion. There is a reason for the consensus on the prohibition of martial arts.
The most important thing is that there is a short story attached to the end of this article.
It is said that during the Warring States Period, a scholar-official in the Chu State named Zhuang Wen liked to raise dogs. He loves the family's black dog with smooth hair and strong muscles, and often takes him out to show off.
In my spare time, I also develop the black dog's fighting skills, and occasionally take it to the mountains for hunting...
One day, the scholar-official Zhuang Wen went to bed in the spring in the thatched cottage, but he got up too late.
I also forgot to feed the black dog.
His best friend in life and death in Yan State, Mi Shan, came to visit.
Zhuang Wen and Mi Shan knew each other by playing the harp and had similar interests, so they were considered good family friends. Not polite at all, just walked in.
As soon as Mishan entered the yard with his wife and daughter, a large black dog half as tall as a man pounced on them.
While roaring, he bit Mishan's wife and daughter to death, and Mishan also had one of his legs bitten off.
When Zhuang Wen heard the noise and rushed out, he discovered the tragedy...
He could only bear the pain and shoot the black dog to death with a crossbow.
The article later calls on people who keep dogs, no matter how indulgent they are, they must exercise more control, otherwise it will lead to tragedy and it will be too late to regret.
"The Sword Comes"
…
"Good, what a writer as sharp as a knife!"
Bloodshot eyes suddenly welled up in Zhang Kun's eyes.
I can't control my temper anymore.
"The foreigners went around challenging people to death, and also preached that the Daqing warriors were vulnerable and weak. Only then did we take action to fight, but the result..."
Before Li Xiaowan calmed down, there was some confusion on his face: "Mr. Wang's bodyguard has been helping the reformers and running around for the reform, and he doesn't even care about his family. They know that his cousin is the bodyguard of the Yuanshun Escort Agency. Why is it arranged like this?”
"I don't know much about this matter. I seem to have heard it from my father. Regarding the reform, the reformers actually have two schools of thought... For example, Beihai Gong and others advocate using the power of the consul of the Eagle Kingdom and the foreign priests. Even, with the help of Sakura, The country's military force forced the conservative and die-hard forces to give in and pushed back the idea of establishing an immortal."
Wang Jingya thought for a while, frowning and recalling what Wang Wu told her that day one by one.
"It is constitutionalism, which means that the emperor is supreme and his words are written into the constitution and implemented throughout the country."
Li Xiaowan corrected.
"Isn't it like this now?"
Wang Jingya was a little confused.
She knew how to read, but she usually focused on practicing martial arts and didn't know much about literature or political reform.
"It's different. In the past, even though Emperor Guangxu was the emperor, people thought he was supreme. But actually think about it, is the status of the Queen Mother in the West Palace very important in everyone's hearts?" Li Xiaowan asked.
"It's more than important. The emperor must listen to what the Queen Mother and Lafayette say."
Wang Jingya looked matter-of-fact.
This idea has been engraved in the bones of the people of Qingguo. It seems to be natural, and no one has ever thought about the reason.
"Why is that important? Why does the emperor speak without the Queen Mother? Why does Emperor Guangxu want to listen to Lafayette instead? He is the emperor..."
"this……"
Classmate Wang Xiaoya was stunned by the question. She turned her head and looked at Zhang Kun helplessly.
It's so humiliating to be compared to girl Li Xiaowan.
Zhang Kun was speechless and had to help explain: "Because the one in the West Palace has handed over power in name, but in fact, the military power, personnel power, and financial power are all in the hands of her cronies.
Think about it, if all the powerful bodyguards follow me, and the money is in the hands of my trusted bodyguards, I can also arrange who will be the bodyguard and who will be the bodyguard at will. So, after Mr. Wang comes back, who will still listen to him? "
"Uh... Then you are not allowed to rob."
Wang Jingya thought about the scene for a while, then suddenly looked shocked and said nervously.
Now that Big Sword King Wu is floating outside, Zhang Kun really controls the manpower and financial power of the Yuanshun Escort Bureau. It is difficult for Qi Fulin, shopkeeper Lin and others to talk to each other.
As for the other escort masters, most of them have been convinced after several battles.
What the escort agency talks about is just a way of making a living, a business. Whoever can lead them to glory and make their lives better will naturally be listened to.
What's more, Zhang Kun's force is extremely tyrannical, which has been proven.
Even if they had any dissatisfaction in their hearts, they had nothing to think about when they thought of this god-like and ghost-like martial arts.
"Why should I rob your escort agency?"
Zhang Kun couldn't help but roll his eyes, "But Emperor Guangxu wants to rob it. Not only does he want to rob it, but he also wants to take back all the power from the Queen Mother's cronies and arrange for his cronies to be placed in key positions. This is to abolish officials. , the reason why the measures to clean up redundant administrations were blocked by the die-hards. When it comes to vital interests, who is willing to give in?"
"So it turns out that the emperor has trouble speaking, so Beihai Gong and others want to use the power of foreigners to push him up and let him exercise unique powers... No, foreigners are so helpful, they must be among them What’s the benefit?”
Therefore, Wang Jingya is still very smart and can draw inferences from one instance to other cases.
Once you understand the truth, you immediately figure out that foreigners have a hand in it, and they must have some conspiracy.
Emperor Guangxu kept his words true, and his words were written into the constitution.
Then, can we directly let the foreigners have autonomous territories, station troops, legally open factories, and collect taxes on their own...
In this way, Daqing Country, still Daqing Country in name, will actually become a large overseas factory for foreigners, a machine for creating wealth.
All Chinese people will become their slaves and workers.
Moreover, there is no need to worry about the people not cooperating.
The imperial edict issued by your emperor is completely justified. Who dares to disobey it?
"Even Sister Ya can figure this out, why can't Kang Beihai and others understand it?" Li Xiaowan sighed again at the side, feeling quite old-fashioned at such a young age.
The concern for the country and the people is beyond words.
"Let's not talk about Kang Beihai. Sister Ya, you just said that there are two trends of thought. What else did Uncle Wang say?"
Bringing the topic back, this time, even Zhang Kun was a little curious.
It stands to reason that Wang Wu, the swordsman, had joined the Black Flag Army, fought several fierce battles with foreigners, and cut off countless golden retriever heads with his sword. He is running around for reform, and he is definitely not doing it for the benefit of foreigners.
"It's Uncle Tan. A group of them believe that there is no need to rely on the power of foreigners to force the die-hards to be too hasty. Since the West Palace and the inner court have not hindered the reform of schools and economics, then they should first open schools, mines and railways, abolish the imperial examination, and select talents. . We must first enrich the country and strengthen the people, then train a new army and purge the eight seats... As for the establishment of a constitution, in order not to intensify the contradiction, we will not mention it for now."
Wang Jingya spoke in some detail this time, and Zhang Kun understood it.
This is actually the difference between radical and slow progress among the reformists.
One party wants to complete its success in one battle, bring down Nishimiya, and kill all the die-hard and conservative officials.
On the other hand, they want to enrich the country first, strengthen the army first, and then take action.
Different paths but the same destination.
Radicalism has the advantage of being radical, and slowing down has the beauty of slowing down. After all, it is impossible to remain unchanged.
Being dragged down by foreigners, the country is so weak that it makes people feel disgusted.
Anyone who is not blind knows the need for change.
Is it a top-down change or a bottom-up change? Can those with vested interests give up their power? this is a problem.
"The law must be changed, otherwise, the world will be over."
Zhang Kun said calmly, having a vague idea in his heart.
The important events of the court are still a little far away from him now. First, he still has to solve the newspaper matter.
He originally thought that as long as the news of killing Andre, the arrogant foreign warrior, spread, he would always be grateful to some people, not to mention Dragon Qi Rutide.
Maybe there is a small group of people with lofty ideals who feel proud and proud, and dedicate their dragon energy points to themselves.
This is a very natural thing.
In another world, Huo Yuanjia and others attacked Western and Eastern martial arts and strengthened the country's prestige. I don’t know how many people have been inspired to fight and remove the hat of the sick man of East Asia from their heads.
Although this kind of deeds does not have much impact on the overall international situation, it has a huge effect on the cohesion of people's hearts.
The "Beijing Daily" approach not only dug up the foundation for obtaining dragon energy points, but also discredited the Chinese warriors.
Let all officials and scholars think of warriors as a "black dog".
At the same time, it will also mislead those ignorant and ignorant people, thinking that foreigners are here to save Daqing Country and do it for the benefit of the people.
They are all true, kind and beautiful, holding flowers, kneeling on the ground, and giving a warm welcome.
Anyone who dares to hit them or kill them is a vicious dog...
Is it tolerable or not?
Zhang Kun's eyes flashed coldly.
It is not unreasonable for so many traitors to appear in the future.
Literary men kill without a knife, only in a subtle way.
