Qi Xuansu got off the ferry and clearly felt the difference in attitude.
Because he is now pretending to be a decent Westerner, the crew and everyone else are polite and courteous to him. It seems that this is a pretty beautiful world.
But as long as you turn your eyes to the other side of the world, you will find that this is not the case. Those hard workers and slaves not only have to endure heavy labor, but there are also overseers. At this time, they do not have the respect when facing gentlemen.
And humbled, bloody and brutal.
There are also oriental faces among them.
Although the Taoist sect strictly prohibits slave trading, some people are unfortunately trafficked to the New World. Some people have committed serious crimes and cannot survive in the Central Plains. They even dare not go to Nanyang, so they can only go to the New World to find a way.
A way out.
A place of exile for criminals.
In this city dominated by Westerners, the status of Easterners is naturally not much higher. Most of them can only do some low-level livelihoods, such as port handling and coolies building railways, and their wages are much less than those of locals. As for the
Slaves, most slaves are concentrated in plantations, and there are not many slaves in big cities. Those with slightly better conditions can do small businesses, such as restaurants, etc.
In this environment, gangs similar to beggar gangs are bound to breed, filling the power vacuum in gray areas such as brothels and taverns, and some of them have oriental faces.
This is one of the reasons why Qi Xuansu pretended to be a Westerner. The status of Easterners in the Northern Continent is too low. Being able to get to the middle level is almost the limit. If you want to enter the upper level, you must convert to the Holy Court, and you must be better than Westerners.
More fanatical.
In fact, the truth is very simple. Take the Taoist sect as an example. As the senior "shareholders" of the Taoist sect, the Zhang family and the Li family basically do whatever they want. They have a very indifferent view of the precepts and dogmas. It is under their leadership that they dare to
It is mentioned that the three religions merge into one and learn from the barbarians to learn skills. Because in a sense, they are the Taoist sect itself. No matter what they do, they will not be said to have betrayed the Taoist sect. As the Li family said, Taozu and Xuansheng are both
In our Lao Li family, I have the right to interpret the rules set by our ancestors. How could I be wrong?
But those who came later were unable to do so. They had to strictly abide by various precepts and dogmas to show their absolute loyalty and no second thoughts. In any case, they would not dare to touch topics such as the integration of the three religions and learning from foreigners to learn skills.
This is like a joke. How should nobles handle wine glasses? After becoming the emperor, you can handle it however you want. Everything is subject to His Majesty the Emperor.
The same is true for the Holy Court. If Easterners want to show their loyalty, they have to be more fanatical and extreme than Westerners.
Because of this, Qi Xuansu wanted to contact the Chinese
Senior management, if you want to have a deep understanding of their trends and ideas, your identity as an Oriental will be an obstacle.
As for why we don't pay attention to the bottom here, the reason is very simple. The first point is that there are too few Orientals and aborigines, and there is no foundation. After all, the foundation is concentrated on Tawanting, so there is no need to consider organizing an uprising.
.The second point is that Qi Xuansu is not the ruler here. It is not his turn to be responsible for this place. No matter how much he sees, he can't do anything but sigh. The third point is that Qi Xuansu doesn't have much time.
On the contrary, there may be some unexpected gains from the movements of the middle and high-level people, which will make it easier for Qi Xuansu to have an overview of the situation.
Qi Xuansu was also carrying a large suitcase in his hand. In addition to some changes of clothes, he also put some Yingyang and Jinkelang in it. Because this place is extremely developed and banknotes have appeared, Qi Xuansu also prepared some.
A beautiful taxi came to a stop next to Qi Xuansu. Qi Xuansu said in Runeese, "Go to the best hotel in the area."
The coachman diligently helped Qi Xuansu load his luggage into the carriage, and after waiting for Qi Xuansu to sit firmly, he left the dock.
Qi Xuansu's current identity is that of a gentleman from Luen Kingdom. He has no title, is upright, has received a good middle school education, and has considerable wealth.
This time I came to St. York to seek greater development. After all, the Rune Kingdom was too "crowded" and the competition was too fierce.
This status is neither high nor low, and he can squeeze into the fringes of some upper-class circles without being too conspicuous.
By the way, Qi Xuansu's name is Dutch van der Linde now. He is not only a gentleman who is proficient in swordsmanship, but also an expert musketeer, especially hand muskets.
The relevant identification documents are all placed in his suitcase. After all, he is just an ordinary gentleman and there is no such thing as a space bag.
These documents are all written by Beichen Hall, and they are said to be forgeries. From the file number to the seal, they are all authentic. Moreover, the local church cannot check it. After all, this is a place where various foreign populations live together, and the population flow is huge.
, it is filled with a large number of illegal gangsters, how to check it? Just break the pot and let them go. This also gives the soil for various cults to breed. It is said that some vampires have also come here and often commit crimes under the nose of the Holy Court.
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However, there are only a handful of people who know that Qi Xuansu has used this identity. In fact, according to Beichen Hall’s external communication, Qi Xuansu has not yet left for the Southern Continent.
Instead, he went to Fenglinzhou Taoist Palace to replace the second deputy hall master Shen Mingxin and handle some confidential matters.
Qi Xuansu looked at both sides of the street through the glass window. From time to time, he could see jingling rail cars and some strange rickshaws with only two wheels, small at the front and large at the back, requiring both feet to move.
There are also some steel guards on the street who are more than ten feet tall. They are made entirely of steel and look like a large set of knight's armor. They are very gorgeous. In some places, you can see traces of gears and steam. Although these steel guards are relatively mobile, they are very beautiful.
Slow, but full of deterrence, it is also equipped with a Western long gun, which is connected to the "backpack" on the back with an iron pipe, allowing it to launch long-range attacks.
Soon, the carriage stopped at the door of a luxurious four-story hotel. According to Western habits, Qi Xuansu gave an extra tip in addition to the fare, and then walked into the lobby of the hotel with a salute.
One gold crown per night here is not a luxury, but Qi Xuansu's trip is all at public expense, so there is no need to feel bad.
In St. York, Qi Xuansu had a contact person named Strawney.
He is a pure Westerner who hates the Holy Court because of his downfall and frustration. By chance, he was developed as a non-staff member by Beichen Hall. With the strong support of Beichen Hall, he became a member of the city council.
It is not surprising that a dignified paladin can become a loyal servant of His Majesty Emperor Daxuan, draw his sword to fight for His Majesty the Emperor, and face the Taoist spiritual officials, let alone a down-and-out nobleman who has settled down?
Members need votes, and competing for votes requires huge financial support. Beichen Hall has been operating overseas for many years and has relationships with many chambers of commerce, so it naturally has no shortage of funds.
From a relationship point of view, Strawney and Dutch were childhood friends. Although they grew up on different sides, the friendship from back then is still treasured in their hearts. Dutch is here to join his friend this time. If there is any mismatch or
The omission can also be explained by the fact that the two have not seen each other for many years and are unfamiliar with each other.
There is no need to question Strawney's loyalty, not because of kindness, but because of fear and hatred. It is ironic that both of them come from the Holy Court.
Early the next morning, a guest came to visit.
It is Congressman Strawney, whose district is in Richmond.
This was the first time Strawny met Qi Xuansu. He only knew that a big shot from Beichen Hall was coming, but he didn’t know the origin of this big shot. Even this “big shot” was based on speculation. After all, his identity was more important.
Normally he would not be used. Those who can use him must be big shots.
He originally thought that this big shot would be an Oriental with long hair and long robes, but he didn't expect that he turned out to be a Westerner.
Then he quickly realized that it was a very clever disguise, but he didn't even see the slightest clue.
After the two confirmed their identities, Qi Xuansu set a ban and said straight to the point, "I'm not here to gather information, but I want to understand St. York under the Holy Court from a relatively objective perspective."
Strawny was naturally a smart man for being a city councilor, and he immediately understood what Qi Xuansu meant.
This also made him feel relieved. After all, this task was not difficult and very reasonable. He took his childhood friend whom he had not seen for many years to walk around the city without arousing suspicion from others.
As for how to end it, naturally this childhood friend did not find a suitable development opportunity and returned to the Rune Kingdom by boat.
"I'm happy to serve you." Strawney said with a Western courtesy.
Qi Xuansu waved his hand and said, "It doesn't have to be like this. Don't forget that although we are friends since childhood, you are already rich."
"Of course." Strawney smiled slightly and regained the air of a city councilor.
After the two had an ordinary breakfast in the hotel, they left the hotel together.
Strawney's carriage is waiting here.
The two people boarded the carriage and sat opposite each other, while the carriage moved forward slowly.
Qi Xuansu asked, "What are the recent developments of the city council?"
Strawny did not know Qi Xuansu's true identity and replied, "After the new chief of Beichen Hall openly expressed his support for Tawanting, the city council began to promote a road elimination bill. The proposal was to search all roads in the city.
and put them on the fire for a 'glorious' purification to ensure that the city would not be invaded by Taoists."
"But we are still discussing it. After all, Taoism is the master of the Eastern world. To fight against Taoism would mean going to war with the other half of the world. The consequences are too serious. The main basis for the supporters of this bill is that Taoists have many bad habits and prejudices.
, it is impossible to live like the Holy See, let alone accept the Holy See’s ethical and moral standards. They are no different from cultists who believe in demons, and must be severely cracked down on.”
"Although the bill has not yet been implemented, some places have begun to take action. If you are a Taoist, you will be imprisoned and deported. If you want to stay, you must publicly swear to renounce your belief and be recognized by the church. However, this is