The mage in the late Qing Dynasty

On the deck, Zhao Chuanxin was wearing a dark gray coat, lined with a black turtleneck sweater, and Chelsea leather boots.

He looked at Ao Island quietly. Although it was a small place, it was closely connected to the mainland.

It is said to be an island, but at most it is a peninsula.

Zhao Chuanxin came here for the first time in his life, and he immediately felt speechless: This kind of thing should not be allowed to be occupied by the Portuguese.

Speaking of Hong Kong Island, at least half of its area is isolated on the sea, which is fair to say.

But Ao Island, which is an integral part of the mainland, allowed the Portuguese to deceive a piece of meat.

The roots are still in the Ming Dynasty.

In the Qing Dynasty, after the Opium War, the Portuguese did not even pay land rent and unilaterally declared Ao Island a free port.

If nothing else, who let the Qing Dynasty lose?

Zhao Chuanxin gritted his teeth in hatred when he thought about how Portugal, a big fart place, dared to ride on China's neck and dominate.

But now was not the time to take it back by force because he couldn't hold it.

Someone once encouraged him to rebel, but Zhao Chuanxin flatly refused.

The Qing Dynasty has been on a roll in the past few years, and it cannot be seen that there is no need for internal strife at this time.

If he really rebelled, he would have to face all the pressure from the Qing Dynasty and the great powers at the same time. He might even turn against Sun Gongwu because of his ideals.

Moreover, as war spreads, the people of China will suffer.

If he succeeds, he will face the same mess as in the original history. If he fails, he can just pat his butt and leave. No one can keep him, but what about the displaced people?

People with no brains come up with the idea of ​​rebellion without thinking about the consequences.

Li Zhitao asked: Master, what are you thinking about?

I'm thinking, 27 years later, how will the Japanese take the blame for me?

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Li Zhitao's mind was filled with questions.

The best time to retake Australia Island is not now, nor at the beginning of the next era, but when the Japanese start jumping.

At that time, not only Ao Island, but also Hong Kong Island, Zhao Chuanxin wanted to take back all of it.

Of course, no one knows what he is thinking.

Li Zhitao geared up: The boss, Lu Jiu from Ao Island, made his fortune by opening the show. The deputy boss set a limit for exchanging chips, and also prohibited borrowing. But now that the venues are open, isn't this both a show and a show? Do you want to erect an archway? Why don't the head personally open this hole so that we can make a lot of money.

Zhao Chuanxin's expression changed drastically, and he slapped him on the head: You are looking for death!

Li Zhitao had seen the methods of the insurance team and witnessed Zhao's ability to pass the salary with his own eyes. He could only say that the name of the God of War was well-deserved.

Although he was now in great glory and was beaten by Zhao Chuanxin, he still felt that it was natural and could not even think of resisting.

He sneered and stopped.

Zhao Chuanxin turned around, looked at the many members of the adjudication panel behind him, and said fiercely: This site in Shushan is a last resort. It is a springboard for us to enter Australia Island. I will not let your investment go in vain, but no one should try too hard. Rely on it to make money. If anyone dares to stretch out his hand, I will chop off his claws!

Zhao Chuanxin rarely gets angry at his own people, but once King Kong looks angry and the four demons surrender, they all become trembling with fear.

Li Zhitao dared not speak anymore.

When the boat docked, Zhao Chuanxin jumped in immediately.

Behind him were all sturdy men, wearing uniform work clothes, with the word Judgment embroidered on their chests, and below it was the small characters Xuantian Sect.

Uniform work clothes can increase group awareness and cohesion.

In the 21st century, old-timers hate this and think it has wiped out their own personality.

But at this time, all the workers in Hong Kong were eager to put on Xuantian Sect's uniforms.

In addition to the meaning represented by the uniforms, the clothes themselves are also of good quality, stiff, stylish, wear-resistant, and fashionable.

Of course, ordinary people can't wear it. Even if someone has money and can find a tailor to make the same style, most people won't dare to wear it because they will get beaten.

The Outer Harbor Pier is as lively as Hong Kong Island.

People coming and going in Xi'an looked at such a maverick team with curious and shocked eyes.

These days, even the top soldiers may not be uniformly dressed.

Not to mention civil organizations.

Some knowledgeable people shouted out: This is the Xuantian Sect, the Xuantian Sect in Hong Kong Island, their clothes are like this!

What are they doing here?

You don't know something. The newly opened Shushan Mountain is the property of Xuantian Sect.

That lousy place, I've been there, but what's the limit? I'm losing my own money, do they care? It's really like a dog trying to meddle in other people's business.

Yes, do you know why my great-grandfather can live to such a long age? It's because he keeps his nose in other people's business.

But these guys look really tough.

Zhao Chuanxin turned a blind eye to the people pointing around him.

On the pier, Liu Wang was wearing a suit and leather shoes. He looked eagerly and saw Zhao Chuanxin and others walking quickly: Master.

This guy is worthy of being the leader of Hong Kong Island's entertainment industry. He has made rapid progress in the area of ​​aesthetics. His clothes fit him very well, and he handles his shoulder sleeves particularly well.

By the 21st century, most of China's best tailors will probably be on Hong Kong Island.

Zhao Chuanxin nodded: How is Shushan?

Prince Liu showed dissatisfaction on his face: The people have arrived, but I stopped them outside. They are shouting and making a lot of noise. We are just waiting for the master to arrive.

Before Zhao Chuanxin could speak, Li Zhitao became anxious: Quick, quick, let's go quickly.

It seems that the amount of investment in this guy is not small, and maybe all the wealth is tied up in Shushan.

A group of people got on the carriage and rushed towards Shushan.

The road is very close, right on Lotus Road.

This is the most prosperous area with many casinos.

Zhao Chuanxin looked strange and saw red cloth hanging on the outer walls of many gambling houses, with the words on the left: Come in with white jade.

On the right it says: Green clams fly in.

In the middle it says: Kill all three parties.

There was a gambling table outside the door, with more than a dozen people surrounding it, and there were about seven or eight people at the table gambling.

Shouting loudly, the sound shook the rubble.

After opening the cup, some people sighed, some were elated, and those who were not too dissatisfied to watch the fun made endless noises.

This reminded Zhao Chuanxin of a time when he was a child, when his family had a small shop, and people would gather there to play cards every day. It was a small but lively game. Every winter, there are people who go to order Mao every morning, and they are more active than anything else.

Later, people in the village went to the city, people in the city went south, and the number of people outside the customs gradually decreased, and the lively atmosphere was no longer there.

When he grew up, playing cards with relatives and friends was no longer the atmosphere it once was. It really turned into gambling.

A table of players with a monthly income of less than 4,000 yuan dared to play mahjong for 10 yuan and 50-100 pieces, which made Zhao Chuanxin's scalp numb.

You win or lose thousands of dollars in a day, do you have a mine at home?

He used to make money from his craftsmanship, and his monthly income was 100,000 to 80,000 yuan, but he didn't dare to make such a statement.

If it was just the happy-go-lucky gameplay that Zhao Chuanxin remembered from his childhood, he actually didn't dislike it.

During the holidays, in Lugang Town, he also organized a mahjong game to enjoy the game.

But if you gamble aggressively, that's a different matter. This thing can make you bankrupt your family, sell your sons and daughters, and make you lose your humanity.

A traitor is close to killing, a gambler is close to a thief.

Li Zhitao seemed to like Ao Island very much. Although he was anxious, he noticed that Zhao Chuanxin was looking over there and introduced him: Master, that's a fan stall. Use a porcelain cup to hold broad beans or chess pieces. Guess the number or odd or even numbers. .”

Zhao Chuanxin nodded with a wooden face.

There are countless gambling dens like this on this street.

Soon, we arrived at Shushan.

The name Shushan is really fairy-tale, but after seeing the appearance, Zhao Chuanxin burst into laughter.

That's it?

Just from the outside, he could tell it must be dark inside.

It is very different from the splendid casino described by friends who have been to Ao Island in later generations.

In 1847, gambling on Australia Island began to be legalized.

The idea of ​​getting a license plate was actually said by Zhao Chuanxin.

It is not called a license at this time, it is considered a semi-franchise. You must pay a fee to the local government office, buy a house, and then you can open a gambling house.

It was not until more than 20 years later that a patent operation contracted with the local government office was implemented here.

Not far from Shushan, a new bank was opened, which attracted Zhao Chuanxin's attention because the bank's name was Lugang Town Bank.

In addition, thirty or forty people gathered at the gate of Shushan.

These people were confronting the guard at the entrance of the casino, but the two sides showed their arms and rolled up their sleeves but did not fight. They were just spitting at each other.

You are open for business as normal, why don't you let customers in?

Normal people can come and play, but you can't.

Why?

Because you are from Gao's Gambling House.

At this time, Zhao Chuanxin and his party got out of the car.

It was originally a group of people surrounded by people at the entrance of Shushan, but in an instant, it turned into that group of people being surrounded by members of the Judgment Team.

Both sides were about the same number in number, but the men on the adjudication panel were tall and round-waisted. They wore uniforms and had their heads shaved, making them look extremely fierce. They came forward with great momentum.

The momentum of the people in Gao's Gambling House suddenly dropped a bit.

They turned around one after another and turned into a confrontation with Zhao Chuanxin and others, but they obviously lacked confidence.

Zhao Chuanxin took out a cigar, and Li Zhitao quickly lit it.

He stepped forward and said, Are you here to make money or fight?

Yankee, who are you?

Zhao Chuanxin's accent sounds like a northern one.

I am the boss of Shushan.

Oh... the leader said in a long voice: I won't hide it from you, I am Gao He, the manager of Gao's Gambling House, and this is Master Ye. I came to Shushan specially to visit you. Master Ye represents me to play with your gambling house.

At this time, Liu Wang whispered in Zhao Chuanxin's ear and explained: Gao's Gambling House is a representative sent by the gambling house owners here. Because we did not visit them or get their permission, we came here specifically to pick a casino.

Zhao Chuanxin looked at Gao He, then at Master Ye, and suddenly asked: Master Ye, do you practice Wing Chun?

Master Ye is tall and thin, with a hooked nose, and his face is always stern, as if someone owes him 25,800,000.

He shook his head: I won't practice.

Zhao Chuanxin suddenly approached: If you don't practice Wing Chun, why the hell did you bring so many people here? Are you going to cut me in the middle?

No one knew who Zhao Chuanxin was.

However, an inexplicable sense of oppression came over him.

Gao He is no ordinary person either. Fighting here is commonplace.

The family fortune is all forged.

However, he couldn't help but take a step back.

Then he became angry.

It was as if he was afraid of Zhao Chuanxin.

Just when he was about to get angry, he remembered that the people opposite him should be the ruling team of Xuantian Sect in Hong Kong. These were all ruthless people, so he stopped and said with his head held high: It is said that there is a quota in Shushan. No, we have brought some more friends here. , they have all gone to the nearby bank in Lugang Town to make deposits as vouchers, and they are all willing to exchange chips for Master Ye to serve.