Haizhou is a paradise for adventurers!
Just like Shanghai is called Shanghai in another time and space, many foreigners in this world also have this name for Haizhou. Because at this time, Haizhou is a place of mixed Chinese and foreign countries. The concession only cares about the concession, and the Chinese community only cares about the Chinese community. A large number of
Capital is pouring in, and a large amount of labor is pouring in. In this case, outside the rules, a gray area is created. In this area, whoever has the courage and is willing to take risks may gain huge benefits.
There is an amazing coincidence of history here.
The rise of Haizhou was entirely due to the fall of Shanghai in 1863 and the expulsion order from the Kingdom of Heaven. From then on, the Shanghai Concession became a thing of the past, but soon, the British and French consuls found a new paradise in the north, not Tianjin, but Haizhou.
Concession.
Although Haizhou does not have the Lake Silk Road from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, nor the native goods along the river, there is a concession here. Especially with the construction of the railway to the inland, not only the inland goods can be transported to Hankou, but also the western goods can be transported to Haizhou by train.
Foreign goods can also be imported into the mainland from Haizhou.
As a result, Haizhou quickly became the most important commercial port in the Qing Dynasty. In just ten years, driven by the railway, Haizhou has become one of the most prosperous cities in the Far East. There are both electric lights and trams here.
, here you can see the most fashionable new things in the world, of course, the premise is... in the concession!
Haizhou has its "Ten Miles Foreign Market", which is the concession in the coastal area. After Britain and France and other countries withdrew from Shanghai, they reopened the concession in Haizhou after negotiations between the two countries' ministers. A few years ago, to the north of the British and French concession
That is to say, there is another "Ming Concession" at the foot of Houyuntai Mountain. This is in accordance with the supplementary provisions of the "Southern Qing Commerce and Navigation Treaty".
The Ming Concession is not big, only 3817 acres, but it is the most prosperous concession in the Three Kingdoms Concession. After all, for Chinese people, they prefer to live in a place ruled by their own people. After all, at least here there is no discrimination against Chinese people.
The Concession and the British and French Concessions carried out "modernization construction" almost simultaneously, and paid more attention to the work of "creating a civilized and hygienic city", renovating river embankments and building a large number of park green spaces. While the parks in the British and French Concessions still prohibited Chinese from playing, the Ming Concession did not
Any ban, after all, Ming people are also Chinese, how can they discriminate against themselves?
Of course, to the people of the Qing Dynasty, this place was not called the "Ming Concession", but the "Nanhua Concession".
Like all Ming people who came here, Li Chengliang and Zhang Wenjie did not feel any discomfort here. Here you can see Ming-style buildings, Ming-style streets, Ming-style parks and communities. Except for the residents, most of the people have braids.
, apart from wearing long robes and mandarin jackets, there is not much difference from the Ming Dynasty. Of course, there are many differences. The biggest difference is that the expressions on the faces of the residents are obviously different from the people of the Ming Dynasty. The difference cannot be explained or explained.
It's more of a spiritual difference.
"Look, that's the British Concession over there!"
Standing in the room on the third floor, Xu Mingheng pointed to the other side and said.
"The concession is a "country within a country". This road..."
He pointed to the road in front of the building and said.
"It's the boundary between us and the British Concession. To the north of this road, it's our place. The British hands can't get here. Similarly, to the south of the road, it's the British territory. If anything happens to you there,
, we have no way to rescue you, after all..."
Looking back at Li Chengliang, Xu Mingheng, the deputy police chief of the patrol house in the Ming Concession, smiled.
"You are here in a private capacity. We will not admit any relationship with you. Of course, if you are caught, we will ask the British for people through the Ministry of Industry. After all, we have an agreement, but...
…”
Pointing to the lights on Houyuntai Mountain in the southwest of the British Concession, Xu Mingheng said.
"Sassoon is not only a well-known foreign businessman in the British Concession, but also a business director on the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Industry. His status is extremely special. If it weren't for this... we would not agree with your arrest of him. After all, in the Concession we are in some
It is time to unite with Britain and France."
"Chief Xu, don't worry, we will do our best not to attract outside attention."
Li Chengliang said with a smile.
"We need a guide."
"OK."
Xu Mingheng thought for a while and said.
"Just like Liu Tianrong, he is a local and it is easier to move around with braids. In fact..."
Looking at everyone present, Xu Mingheng smiled.
"If you can change into robes and wear a hat, it will be easier to move around."
…
In the next few days, Zhang Wenjie and his team members came to Houyuntai Mountain many times to investigate - most of the villas of dignitaries in the concession were on Yuntai Mountain, facing the sea and enjoying unique views.
Because of this, the streets here are usually quiet, with only private carriages passing by and no vendors visible. Therefore, after conducting several reconnaissances, Li Chengliang directly rejected the idea of taking action in Yuntai Mountain and chose to come here.
To go, they chose a corner at the foot of the mountain. It was sparsely populated and was the most suitable place to go.
Today is the day for action.
The carriage is already waiting outside.
"After taking action for a while, try not to shoot."
Looking at the members of the Rangers, Li Chengliang said:
"I'm responsible for sending the signal at the intersection. Wenjie, you personally supervise the formation. Remember, the target must be captured alive, and the others are not concerned about life or death."
"clear!"
Soon, a group of people set off in three carriages. Zhang Wenjie, wearing a long robe and a top hat, put a pistol within easy reach of his waist.
Under the seat were two Winchester rifles and an iron box. Inside the box were grenades.
If they cannot escape smoothly, they will definitely surprise the British Concession with their powerful firepower.
"Wenjie, after the operation is over, do you have any plans to return to your hometown?"
On the way to the destination, Qian Shaoyuan asked.
“There’s no one around in my hometown for a long time.”
Zhang Wenjie replied calmly:
"However, I also want to go back and see if dad's grave is still there..."
The land has long been owned by someone else. Whether the grave is still there or not is another matter.
"I'm better than you. I have a brother and a sister back home."
Qian Shaoyuan smiled and then said:
"I've thought about it. When the operation is over, I will go to my hometown and pick up at least a few nephews and nieces. If they are left in Tangshan, even if they don't starve to death, there will be no future. It would be better to go to Ming Dynasty. You
Say yes."
Seeing that he didn't speak, Qian Shaoyuan said again:
"Anyway, although we can't talk about returning home now, we can still live a good life. It will definitely be no problem to pick up a few children there. You can also go and look for it. I remember you said that you seem to have a little sister."
"It has been sold for a long time, I don't know where it was sold..."
Zhang Wenjie leisurely said:
"It would be great if I could find her, but I'm afraid that if I keep looking for her, I'll find her in vain, but I'll have nothing to think about!"
He particularly emphasized the three words "finding time". Over the years, the only thought in his heart was that his sister was still alive. After all, only in this way did he feel that he was not alone.
"Why……"
Qian Shaoyuan sighed, and then was silent for a while:
"In this world, if we hadn't burned incense in our previous life, we would have died somewhere long ago..."
Yes, compared to many people, they were lucky. If it hadn't been for them boarding the immigrant ship, they might have starved to death in a nook and cranny.
How could it be possible to be like this now, with no worries about food and clothing, and living a life that I couldn't even imagine in the past?
"Yes, I burned incense in my last life, otherwise it wouldn't be our turn."
Another team member echoed.
After that, none of them said anything. The people in the carriage sat there quietly, and everyone seemed to have their own unknown thoughts in their hearts.
Soon the carriage arrived at its destination and stopped...
This chapter has been completed!