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Chapter 22 Chapter 19 Pretending to be an Observer in Shanghai, Defrauding His Beautiful Wife, Seeing Through Traveling and Tibet, Talking about Revolution on the Way

The previous narrative used the dark spot method.You gentlemen who are reading the novel know everything clearly, knowing that the imperial envoy is fake and revenge is real.However, the person who wrote the book never broke it down.Now I want to turn back and talk about the dark curtain.It turned out that Bai Lang had many confidantes and minions, not only the provincial capital of Kaifeng often communicated with the news, even people in the city of Beijing reported from time to time.He knows all about the promotion, transfer and compensation of officials in this province, as well as what the Henan officials are doing in Beijing, who they are following, and how much money they have spent.Ever since Hu Shilu went to participate in Gou Dengke, the Empress Dowager sent Baozhen to investigate and deal with it, and someone had already reported it to Bai Lang.The person who made the report originally thought that the case was so important that Baozhen would inevitably accept bribes, so he informed Bai Lang to pay attention, so that he could rob this ill-gotten wealth in the future.Unexpectedly, just in time for the meeting, Wang Tianchong was eager to take revenge.As soon as he heard the news, he had an idea in his heart, so he discussed with Bai Lang and Miao Fengsheng.Why don't we think of a way, not only to take revenge, but also to estimate all the money of these corrupt officials and unrighteous people, and donate to our fellow villagers in Henan, which is also good.Bai Lang applauded in agreement.Miao Fengsheng frowned, thought carefully, and secretly gave advice to the two of them.It is said that we only need to do this and that, and it is effortless to keep it. We can get money and get revenge without anyone noticing.If a crime is committed in the future, they will have no place to arrest people.The two each talked about a clever plan, and at that time they dispatched troops and generals, first sending a few confidantes to Beijing overnight to find out everything.Knowing that Yu Wanpeng and Baozhen had already connected their joints, they pretended to be Yu Wanpeng and sent several letters to Gou Dengke in succession.Tell him that the imperial envoy has already left Beijing, he must be extra careful, and try to get through everything. I have already got through for him, so don't write back and forth, so as not to get wind of it.On the one hand, he secretly followed Baozhen.When Baozhen left Beijing, they also left Beijing; when Baozhen went to Luoyang to play, they followed him to Luoyang.At this time, Wang, Bai, and Miao also gathered together in Luoyang, and everyone discussed that it would be better to start early.It just so happens that the shop where Baozhen lives is also run by members of the Red Gang, so naturally it is completely under the control of Wang and Bai.The two entrusted the innkeeper to administer chronic anesthetics to the food and drink, which made Baozhen in a trance, so naturally she couldn't leave.Then these people, pretending to be silk guests, went to Guangzhou together.When Bai Lang was a teenager, he studied in Beijing with his father and lived there for four or five years. He could speak Beijing dialect well, so he pretended to be an imperial envoy. It's Guo Jiafu, it matches very well, so no flaws can be seen.When the silver was stolen into the hands, it was transported to Guangshan Bodhi Temple overnight.The monk in the temple, named Wuwei, was also a bandit, a well-known athlete in the Red Clan, and he was an allied brother with Bai Lang.The next day, he lured Gou Dengke to the temple, killed him at night, and put his body in the cellar.Guan Chong and Wu Ma'er pleaded repeatedly to save their lives.Tian Chong saw that the two were very useful, so he brought them back to Wagang Mountain.He sent Guan Chong to manage the documents and asked Wu Ma'er to serve him by his side.At this time, it is known that the inn in Luoyang will stop Baozhen's anesthetic.Baozhen felt refreshed, discussed with his leader Ban Misheng, and hurried to Gwangju to investigate the incident.When they arrived in Guangzhou City, the city was already full of wind and rain. It was said that the state officials had been killed by imperial envoys, and there were corpses without heads. The province had sent commissioners to investigate.Baozhen's scare was no small matter, and she thought that I fell ill in Luoyang, where did the imperial envoy come from?Busy discussing with Mi Sheng what to do.Mi Sheng said: "My lord, don't hide and hide. If we do this, it will appear that we are guilty. Why don't we go straight to the state office to find out what's going on, and then make a fuss about it." Baozhen thought this was right, He brought Ban Misheng and You Ji to the State Department.Mi Sheng came to pay a visit to the door with a large invitation card.Seeing at the door is the treasure of the imperial envoy, how dare you neglect it.While secretly ordering people to watch around, don't let them go, and at the same time take the post to see Zhang Jiugong.At this time, Zhang Jiugong, the Provincial Electricity Committee, was temporarily protecting the state seal, so he came to ask him for instructions.Jiugong ordered the door to greet the imperial envoy and the owner of the Tongtai store to come and see if the imperial envoy who stayed in the store a few days ago is the same.After finishing the order, he quickly put on his crown and belt, and came out to meet the imperial envoy.Let Baozhen go to the flower hall, first go to the court to attend the ceremony, then invite the imperial envoy to sit on the top, and himself to accompany the prime minister.He said that he didn't know that the imperial envoy was here, and he never went out to welcome Guo Yuan, so he should plead guilty for his humble position.After all, I deeply asked for Ann.Baozhen said: "Brother came to Guizhou to investigate the incident this time, but fell ill in Luoyang. It was delayed for more than a month, and he finally recovered a little the day before yesterday. Therefore, he hurriedly got up and came to Guizhou. I didn't expect to enter Guizhou, so The city is full of wind and rain, and I don’t know what happened. So I came to experience it in person, and I’d like to ask my brother to explain in detail.” Zhang Jiugong could only speak hesitantly.Baozhen jumped up and shouted: "It's wrong, it's okay! In broad daylight, there are robbers posing as imperial envoys, killing officials and seizing wealth. What kind of world has this Henan become! It's inconvenient for brothers to investigate, so I have to report this The whole matter is true, and the empress dowager knows it. First ask the governor of Henan, as a border official, he is guilty of stealing and harming the people on weekdays." Zhang Jiugong hurriedly stood up to persuade the imperial envoy to stop the thunder.At this time, the owner of Tongtai shop also arrived, took a look at Baozhen, and waved his hand to Zhang Jiugong.Jiu Gong understood it in his heart, and said in his heart that this matter would become more and more troublesome, my little fame is nothing, I am afraid that even the governor will have to suffer.Thinking in my heart, it must be like this, so that I can not only meet Shangguan well, but also benefit from it.Then he turned his face away, first stabilized Baozhen with good words, and then made his own prefectural government office an imperial envoy.Two Confucian instructors were invited to stop him.I rushed to the province overnight to meet the governor and report everything.At this time, the governor Mingshan was also frightened, and instead learned from Jiugong, what method should be used to unblock it.Jiu Gong took advantage of the situation and offered a plan, saying: "The first thing to do is to seal the mouth of the imperial envoy. If he goes to the Ming court, how can the commander-in-chief afford it? Now that Gou Mu is dead, he spent 70,000 silver in bribes. There are 50,000 taels of land that should be released and misappropriated by him. If he is forced to make up for it, his family members will not be reconciled, and they must go to Beijing to sue. According to the humble position, it is not only the 50,000 that the commander-in-chief tried to make up for. , and have to spend some money to provide support for his wife after death. He has to show his sympathy in a humble position and report his interests to his family, so that it can be effective. Mu got a bribe from Mu. Now that Gou Mu is dead and he has nothing to gain, how can he be willing? If the commander-in-chief sees through a little bit and gives him 20,000 to 30,000 gold, when he asks him to play back, he only says that Gou Dengke has not arrived in Guangzhou. I have already died of illness, and the death is not punished, so I can let it go. Without anyone noticing, this matter will be completely closed. This is the best way to get rid of the bottom line. It is the best." The governor frowned and asked: "You This method is certainly very good, but how much will it cost?" Jiu Gong said: "Responding to the commander-in-chief's words, at least one hundred thousand silver." The governor heard this, took a deep breath and said, "Where do I get this much money?" Go?" Jiugong took advantage of the momentum and said, "There is a magic method for a humble job, but I dare not ask the commander in chief." The governor said, "Just say it, and I will never blame you. If the method is clever, I will recommend you in the future Well." Jiugong hurriedly paid his respects, thanked the cultivation, and replied: "At this time, the commander-in-chief can only succeed with 50,000 yuan. As for the 50,000 yuan, I ask the commander-in-chief to appoint a low-level post to act as the agent of Zhouzhuan in Guangzhou." For one year, I am willing to do my best to make up for the 50,000 land, and there is no need for the commander to advance another money." Zhang Jiugong's words, because he saw that Mingshan was a cowardly and incompetent person, so he dared to feel at ease and boldly said outspoken.Sure enough, Ming Shanli stunned Zhi Zhi, and actually agreed to him.At that time, I wrote a note to inform the vassal, saying that Gwangju is an important place, and Gou Mu is vacant, so it is very difficult to choose candidates, so the state can temporarily order Zhang Jiugong to act as an agent.The vassal dared to disobey his order, so he put up his card on the same day.Zhang Jiugong thanked the commissioner and resigned to the governor.Sure enough, Mingshan wrote five checks from the Bank of Great Qing, each for 10,000 taels.Jiugong returned to Guangzhou, did good and evil, and gave the Gou family 8,000 taels of silver as support.Special messengers were sent to send Mrs. Zhu and the two children back to their hometowns to complete the task.On Baozhen's side, it really cost twenty-five thousand taels of silver.At that time, Gou Dengke only used 15,000 silver land, and the rest went into his own private pocket.Jiu Gongquan made up for it. Not only did he not lose a single penny, but he made two thousand silver, and got the shortage of Guangzhou for nothing. It really can be regarded as a wolf eating a wolf.

The above is the history of Wang Tianchong's birth.From then on, he ran rampant in Henan even more, corrupt officials and corrupt officials, and I don't know how many times he cut off.Although he is a bandit, the people of Henan all sing their praises and call him the hero Wang Tianchong.Although the government has suppressed him several times, the whole place is full of members of the Red Gang, and even the army in this province has four or five tenths of it.When it comes to taking Wang Tianchong, they all turn against each other, and whoever dares to cause this trouble again has to avoid him everywhere.But he came out from time to time to investigate the situation in various places.Anyone who recognizes him in Henan calls him the second master.He is very kind and never bullies anyone.Sometimes when encountering injustice, he is very good at mediating.It's really strange to say that when he mediates, both parties bow their heads and say nothing, especially those who are more decisive than officials.When he was in Zhengzhou, he met Cao Yulin by accident and made the deal at the foot of Jigong Mountain.After he was done, he sent all his subordinates back to Wagang Mountain, and only brought two close confidants and 30,000 silver bills, and went to Hankou with Yulin's official orders.Then take the river cruise from Hankou to Shanghai.When he arrived in Shanghai, he lived in the hotel in Fozhao Building.Along with the printing of 200 official title business cards, there are three large characters of Cao Yulin on it, and two lines of small characters next to it. It is a graduate of a Japanese university, distributed to Hubei alternate roads, and the general office of the Hankou Foreign Affairs Bureau.I also bought the second-rank top wear.Living in the building, he specially posted a note of official title, and rented a regular carriage.All the official offices in Shanghai, China and the West, he took the films to worship.Those officials will naturally pay homage as usual.Talking to each other, knowing that he is Zhuang Gongbao's celebrity, who would dare to treat him slowly.Today, I invite you to drink flower wine, and please visit the garden if you understand.

If you ask him why he wants to pretend to be an official again, there is a hidden story in it.Because he is actually twenty-eight years old this year, but he is still alone without a wife.His mother, Mrs. Miao, was very anxious about this matter, and often asked someone to say goodbye to him.But his marriage is a little difficult to achieve in Henan.Because he is called a hero, but he is actually a big thief, and anyone who has money will give him a girl.As for Xiaojiabiyu, he couldn't see it.And he once swore that no matter what happens, he can obey his mother's orders, but marrying a wife must be completely up to him.And he once raised the condition that the woman's appearance is still the second issue.First, one must have knowledge that is superior to his; second, one must be arrogant and not vain; third, one must have military knowledge.Of these three, less than one is also unsuccessful.His uncle Miao Feng laughed and said, "I'm afraid I've searched all over Henan Province, but I can't find such a woman, so you have to go out of the province to ask for it." So when he robbed Cao Yulin, he suddenly had an idea and said, why don't I pretend to be Cao Yulin? Trademark, to Shanghai for a visit.Shanghai has always been a place full of Chinese and Western cultures, with many talents, or maybe there is such a desirable woman.So he resolutely came to Shanghai, pretending to be an alternate Daoist Cao to observe, with a brilliant appearance, and swaggered through the market.Originally, Shanghai was a treaty port, and merchants had very shallow eyesight. Whenever they saw a wealthy person, they would curry favor with them.Therefore, within a month of arriving in Shanghai, all officials and wealthy businessmen have been wooed very closely.Even Shanghai Daoyuan observed that he paid homage to the inn twice.So the little officials, even more far behind, came to pay their respects to Mr. Cao.Even when he was going out, a group of young master Zuoza came to stand on shift for him.The two long squads he led, one named Wu Sheng and the other named Jia Gui, also had long robes and short jackets, with four taels of red tassels on their heads.

After breakfast that day, he put on plain clothes and took Jia Gui to play around. He accidentally walked into the French Concession and saw a large building in front of him. Many people came out and went in, as if they were in a meeting.He wandered on foot and walked in.It turned out that there was a bronze sign hanging outside the door, which was the club for male and female students studying in Japan.There is another confession on white paper with blue lettering, and it is submitted at three o'clock this afternoon. Ms. Ouyang, a graduate student of fine arts who is studying in Japan, is specially invited to give a speech on the only policy for saving the country.The four words next to it are for casual listening.When Tian Chong saw it, his heart moved.It turns out that women can also give speeches to save the country. This is unprecedented in Henan Province. I went in to listen to it, and then went upstairs.The receptionist upstairs, seeing his gorgeous clothes and dignified manner, dared not neglect him, hurriedly greeted Mr., and led him to the venue.This venue is divided into three buildings, which can accommodate four to five hundred people.On the podium in the middle, there is a blackboard hanging, a small rosewood table, and a Western-style chair behind the table. In front of the podium, there are dozens of tables in rows, and behind the table are chairs with backs.Dozens of people have already arrived, all of them are scattered in various chairs, but they are all far away from the podium.Only Tianchong was alone, sitting alone on a chair close to the podium, as proud as a crane in a flock of chickens, and everyone focused on him.After waiting for half an hour, I suddenly saw a young man in a suit hurried up to the podium, bowed deeply to everyone, and then gave a speech: "My surname is Wu, my name is Ci, and my name is Emu. I am from Tongcheng, Anhui. The second time I passed by my uncle from Shanghai. My cousin Ouyang Wenlan returned to China after graduating from Japan, and went to work in Beijing with her father Ouyang Bulang. There was still half a month's delay. Thought and knowledge are superior to men. I will introduce you to you, and she will come here to give lectures from time to time. I will go to Beijing tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, so I can no longer talk with you. From now on, what my cousin says can represent me Thoughts. If you agree with her, you might as well approach her, just like me. I bid farewell to you.” After saying that, he bowed again and left the stage.Then a young woman came onto the stage.Seeing that she is twenty-one or twenty years old, she is wearing a French-style fur hat and a long skirt, and she is also dressed in Western style.The face is extremely fair, with long eyebrows and fine eyes, and a high nose, with the demeanor of a Western beauty.Wearing dengue shoes, he walked onto the stage and bowed to everyone in a leisurely manner.At this moment, everyone didn't wait for her to open their mouths, they clapped their hands to express their welcome.Then I heard her say: "The topic of my speech today is the policy of saving the country. Before I make a speech, I have to ask two questions to discuss with you. The first question is to ask who is this China?" The second question is to ask whether saving the country is saving people or saving oneself? These two questions, if there is no satisfactory explanation, the word saving the country is empty talk. As for the policy, it is even more impossible to say. You have to ask You know, this country is our own country, not a country with one family and one surname in the Qing Dynasty. It seized the country that was handed down by the descendants of the Yellow Emperor for four thousand years as personal property. It also calls us Junfu Ditian, Show respect, but also ask us to donate money, food, rent and taxes, and let him squander. If you want to kill, kill and cut. How can we still have a little life? As the saying goes, robbers hate their masters. We are the masters. Now the master's wealth and property are all in the hands of thieves. We can't be the masters at all. Three hundred years of great pain and pain, can we bear it? It can be seen that saving the country means saving ourselves, not saving people. We One must first understand this principle before talking about the policy. Otherwise, no matter what prescriptions are given, they are all poisonous prescriptions, which can only be called drinking poison to quench thirst; no matter what kind of acupuncture is used, it is also a random needle, and I am afraid it will still be numb and painless.” When the lady said this, everyone applauded again.Tian Chong said in his heart that explaining the policy in this way is very novel.Don't look at a woman, it's really admirable to have such a thought.I didn't expect to meet a strange woman by accident today, I don't want to miss it in person.So he calmed down and listened to her speech.The following words are just to lead people on the road of revolution.To be clear, revolution is the policy of saving the country.After the speech was over, everyone applauded vigorously.The lady bowed and stepped down, and went out.Tian Chong hurriedly followed behind and went out.Seeing this lady, she got on a very gorgeous rickshaw and drove away like flying.Tian Chong also hurriedly called a car, jumped on it and said to the driver, "You have to run quickly and follow that woman. If you don't lag behind, I will double the reward." The Shanghai driver, who was originally doing business on this road, was naturally overjoyed Ben.Tianchong waved to Jia Gui again, and Jia Gui went back to the inn alone.Tianchong's car was only about ten steps away from Ms. Ouyang's car, and when they arrived at the Mingli Inn, the lady's car stopped suddenly.The driver who pulled Tianchong was used to his family. Seeing that the car in front stopped, he stopped before Tianchong could speak.In fact, there are still about ten steps away from the inn.Tian Chong took out a piece of foreign currency to reward the coachman.He walked into the hotel by himself, and watched carefully at the boarding board of the guests.As a result, I saw Building No. 19, No. 18, on the second row. Ouyang Shixiong, a native of Anhui, is currently a member of the Yunnan Department of Household Affairs, Wai Lang, and his wife and miss.

Tianchong saw clearly, so he withdrew and went back to his own inn in the same car.From then on, I went to the Study Abroad Club every day to listen to speeches.He was originally born with a very beautiful appearance and gorgeous clothes, without any filthy demeanor, everyone paid special attention to him.Also, he was sitting close to the podium, and he met Ms. Ouyang countless times.Tian Chong is solemn and not frivolous, and never shows any frivolous attitude.We've met each other four or five times, but we haven't spoken to each other.It was also a marriage fate, on this day, the favor of heaven came very early, and there was no one in the venue.He sat bored by himself, and suddenly Ms. Ouyang pushed the door open and came in.Seeing that there is only one person in the room, it must be avoided by ordinary women.Unexpectedly, Ms. Ouyang came in frankly and bowed to Tianchong. Tianchong was too busy to return the courtesy, and the two sat down facing each other.The lady suddenly asked: "Sir, what's your surname?" Tianchong replied: "My surname is Cao." As he spoke, he quickly took out a business card and put it respectfully in front of the lady.When the lady saw her, she was stunned for a moment, looked at Tian Chong again, and then said with a smile: "It turned out to be Mr. Cao. When I was studying abroad in Japan, I heard about his name. Unfortunately, when I arrived in Japan, he had already returned to China. I heard that Mr. Cao The official career is very smooth, and the revolutionary cause I talked about in the past has not been talked about for a long time. Now that I am willing to condescend to listen to my speech, it can be seen that my husband must have other ideas." Tian Chong sighed and said: " The word "revolution" is easier said than done. Sir, you just came back to China, so you are not very familiar with the situation in the interior. Recently, the Manchu and other provinces and border officials have taken very strict precautions against revolution. If you are not careful, not only will you fail, but you will also sacrifice your life in vain. Let me put it this way, how could it be for a moment..." At this point, he suddenly swallowed, and looked outside with his eyes.The lady understood what he meant, she jumped down from her seat, went outside to look at it herself, and said with a smile to Tianchong: "It's snowing heavily outside, probably no one is here. If sir, this place is not very quiet, why don't we come here?" Find a secret room in the garden restaurant and chat with each other. I would like to be a small host." Tian Chong was overjoyed when he heard this, and quickly stood up with a smile: "I would like to accompany you. But there is no reason to disturb Miss The host must have done it." Fortunately, Ms. Ouyang is upright and upright, and she doesn't care about this little detail.

After the two left the club, Tian Chong hired a car and went to the garden.I found a big restaurant called Wuzhouchun, which looked very luxurious.The two went straight up to the third floor and found a private seat, but it was a room facing the street.Next to the house is a room where flowers are piled up, which is not popular.The lady said: "In this small room, you can talk about your heart without anyone listening in." Tian Chong nodded in agreement.When the two entered the house, the servant came over and asked him whether they should eat or drink tea first.The lady said: "You make a pot of black tea first, you want the best birthday eyebrows, and you will have dinner in a while." The servant responded and went.It didn't take long to make tea, set the tea bowls, and leave quickly.The lady asked Tianchong again: "I heard that my husband has a job in Beiyang after returning to China, how can I come here?" Tianchong said: "It's hard to explain. When I was in Beiyang, because I was suspected of being a revolutionist, the city of Xiangzi was like guarding against thieves all day long. The ground guards against me, where did you come from? I see that this revolutionary cause will never succeed in Beiyang. Therefore, I changed my policy and simply donated a team to move to Nanyang. Just in time for the Nanyang Minister Zhuang Zhishan, I was transferred. The governor of Huguang, I followed him to Hubei. Fortunately, the Zhuang Zhijun saw that I was a student and must understand diplomacy, so he sent the general office of the Hankou Diplomatic Bureau. I am trying my best to wait for the opportunity to set up in Wuhan. The revolutionary flag is coming, and we will restore the old things of our Han nationality. I have been thinking hard for more than a day. To tell you the truth, Miss..." At this point, the voice was low, and he said quietly: "I am in the area of ​​Hubei and Henan. I specialize in making friends with young and red. Friends of the Second Gang. If you dare to say a big word, there is an order now, and within ten days, you can call up 30,000 strong troops. Just because the comrades from all provinces have not arrived yet, so I dare not make mistakes." Tian Chong said here, beaming with joy , with a commanding air.When Miss Ouyang heard this, she almost applauded loudly.Tian Chong hurriedly winked at her, and the lady said in a low voice: "Sure enough, you are a real hero." A counselor. If there is a like-minded person, male or female, who can help me with everything, then the revolutionary cause will be successful within three years." After he finished speaking, he looked at Ms. Ouyang with a wink.At this time, the lady lowered her head, showing a slight contemplation.Tianchong was busy quoting again: "Miss is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. If you can manage the revolutionary cause with a capable person, you can make a big difference. Otherwise, where are you going to use it? As for the verbal revolution It is of no use to meet people to give speeches. I go to listen to young lady's speeches every day, it is really out of a little selfishness. Those people listen to it, but it is just a deaf ear. I'm afraid it will be difficult for people to carry out revolution!" The lady was silent when she heard this, showing a look of admiration.Over and over again, he seemed to open his mouth to speak, but stopped again, and a red cloud suddenly appeared on his face.Tian Chong peeked at it, thinking that this matter has already been completed.Then he used the method of leaving first when he was far and near, and diverted other words, and asked the lady, "I don't know who is in Miss's family?" The lady said: "There is only my father and a concubine. He passed away seven years ago. There is a five-year-old brother who was born to his concubine. There are only four members in the family, and there are not many people." Tian Chong asked again: "A few days ago, Mr. Wu Emu and Miss Tong were cousins. Brothers and sisters?" The lady said: "Yes." Tianchong said: "Mr. Wu is also a revolutionary and sound member, and the young lady can be cited as the same tune." The lady said: "Sir, you only know one thing, but you don't know the other. My Cousin, I embrace assassination. This is called a celibate revolution in the revolution, which is different from my purpose. My purpose is to build from destruction. It is in direct proportion to Mr.'s purpose." Tian Chong Nodding his head, he said: "So, we two are confidants." Tian Chong said this, but he felt presumptuous, but Ms. Ouyang didn't mind, so she also asked Tian Chong who was in the family. .Tianchong said: "There is only my mother in the family, and there is no one else." After hearing this, the lady asked in surprise: "Mr. is nearly thirty years old, doesn't he have a wife yet?" Tianchong never expected him to ask such a question. , So he poured out his heart and told the lady that he was harsh in choosing a wife and all three conditions.After hearing this, the lady showed a happy expression.Tian Chong also took advantage of the situation and asked: "I have a very presumptuous sentence, and I dare not say it to the young lady." Wen Lan smiled and said: "Since you and I are bosom friends, there is nothing we can't say. Since you are a member of the revolution, don't you dare to say it?" Can you be sour?" Tian Chong said: "Miss, is this year?" Wen Lan said: "I am twenty-two years old this year." Tian Chong said: "If you want to have a big marriage, you must have someone you like?" Wen Lan was caught by this When I asked, my face blushed a little, and I couldn't help but let out a long sigh: "We met for the first time, so it is said that we can't have such a deep conversation. But I took the liberty to ask you just now, and now I have to tell the truth about what you said Answer. As for me, I am not celibate. Marriage, of course, cannot be divorced. But my doctrine must have the right to choose freely. Parents cannot make random decisions with business-like procedures and albatross principles. So I also made three chapters with my father: first, if I have never seen it before, I can’t make a contract; second, if I don’t have enough knowledge, I can’t make a contract; third, if my aspirations are not upright, I can’t make a contract.” After finishing speaking, he asked with a smile: "What is the standard for learning and aspirations as Miss said?" Wen Lan said: "I really dare not mention this level to my father. The knowledge I am talking about is military knowledge. Learning knowledge. The aspirations I’m talking about are revolutionary aspirations. My father is a man in the officialdom. He hated the word “revolution.” Knowledge; if you can curry favor with being an official, then you have ambitions. In fact, it is inversely proportional to my ideal." Tian Chong sighed: "If this is the case, your virtuous father and daughter see things differently. Will there be a day for this marriage to be successful? Wen Lan sighed: "Who says it's not? In recent years, my father has paid great attention to marriage matters. In the past two months, the son of Chen Shilang from this county asked someone to beg for a marriage. Naturally, my father is very agreeable. I will fight for it with my life and death." He just canceled it. This time he came to Shanghai, and he also has some insights into choosing a son-in-law. Recently, because of my speech on the revolution, he got a little wind and reprimanded me twice. He said that if I don’t know how to repent, I will never repent. The life of the official position will be affected by me. I still speak today, and when I go out in the future, the old man will follow behind and monitor. We can talk today, but tomorrow will not be easy." Tian Chong sighed: "If this is the case, tomorrow I will I will pay a personal visit to Your Excellency. With my current title, I probably won't be offended by his old gentleman." Tian Chong's words contained a deep meaning in order to test Miss Wenlan's true meaning.Sure enough, Wen Lan listened, and agreed greatly: "Excellent, excellent. With your qualifications as an official and appearance, when you talk to my father, he will definitely look at him with admiration." The words of these two people contained wonderful meanings in each other, Everyone understands, so it is inconvenient to speak clearly.After the two of them talked, they called for dinner. When they parted, Wen Lan urged: "Tomorrow, you must visit my father in the inn. If there is a delay of three or five days, we will go to Beijing." Tian Chong promised , just shook hands and said goodbye.

In the afternoon of the next day, Tian Chong took out Cao Yulin's official clothes and put them on, which was very suitable.The boots, hat and robes are neatly dressed, and the red crown and flower feathers set off his white face. Looking at him in the pre-Qing Dynasty, he is naturally very beautiful.I have a regular rented carriage, which is extremely distinctive.He got into the car by himself and asked Jia Gui to go with the car with the book in his hand.In front of the fame and fortune store, Jia Gui came down first, went into the gate room and shouted something.A stacker came up to meet him a long time ago and asked him who he was visiting.Jia Gui said: "Master Cao, the alternate, I salute Mr. Ouyang No. 18." The store clerk dared not be negligent, took the business card, and ran upstairs like flying.After a while, he ran down again and shouted please.Tian Chong got out of the carriage, swaggered forward, and followed the innkeeper upstairs.When he reached the upper floor, Ouyang Shixiong had already come out to greet him, and respectfully let Tian Chong to the upstairs living room.In the hall, Tian Chong bowed deeply.Shixiong hurriedly returned the salute with a smile and said, "I don't know how to observe in vain, and forgive me if I fail to welcome you." Tianchong said: "I just found out that the old man lived here yesterday, so I hurried over to pay my respects." I really dare not do it." Tianchong said: "Although Wansheng was not born in the imperial examination, he was lucky enough to be granted a Jinshi by the emperor. If the old seniors don't allow Wansheng to be called like this, it is because he clearly sees Wansheng as a layman and refuses to give him a mantle. Ashamed to die?" It turned out that Shixiong was a Jinshigong, and his academic scores were very early.Tianchong checked on Jinshen last night and already knew about it, so today, I used these words to impress him.It has always been a habit of literati to take the imperial examination as the most proud.Those who are late in the middle school must be extra respectful to those who are early in the middle school, so that he can feel comfortable.Today, these few words of Tian Chong's head hit Shixiong's heart, and he tilted his head and smiled unknowingly: "If you think it is true, I just accept it." Then he changed his words and did not call him an observer , asked: "When did Brother Xian arrive in Shanghai?" Tianchong said: "It's been two months since I was born late. Because I have a huge sum of money with foreign banks on behalf of Zhuang Zhijun, I only have a clue now. I saw Shanghai yesterday. Dao Yuan inspected and knew that the old man lived in Xipu with his treasured family members. How dare the late student be negligent. Today, I came here to greet the old man sincerely and asked the old man to give instructions on the career path. The late student was a fluke, and he knew love from the youth. In fact, there is nothing in economics. Senior Wanwang gave his advice and accepted it as a disciple, and I am very grateful." Shixiong saw that he was so humble, and his speech was very frank, and he was already moved to love talents, so he was not polite. , poured out his experience in his official career, and poured out everything.Tian Chong pretended to be humbly and respectful again, and they became more and more speculative with each other.The next day, Shixiong also went to the Fozhao Tower to pay homage.Tianchong specially prepared a table of swallow dishes, and invited Shixiong to have spring wine.Invite Yuan Guanguan from Shanghai Dao, Daling Yu from Shanghai County, Shen Guanguan from the General Office of the China Merchants Bureau, Xu Zhenjun from the Naval Battalion Commander, and his best friend, the Japanese Consul Daqiao, to accompany him.At the banquet, there was an interlacing of toasts and chips.Tian Chong talked eloquently, and everyone praised him as a genius.Before he knew it, when it came to housework, Shixiong asked him how many brothers he had.Tianchong laughed and said: "To be honest with the old seniors, if you are born late today, you are still the boy of Zongjiao. Where do your children come from?" After Tianchong said, not only Shixiong was surprised, but also the five accompanying people.Shen Guan hurriedly asked: "Brother Guoqi's words, my younger brother really doesn't understand. You are a handsome young man, and you are a supervisor. How can there be any reason why you haven't married a wife when you are nearly 30 years old? My younger brother wants to learn about it." Wonderful truth." Tian Chong sighed and said: "The old man only knows one thing, but not the other. After the late students returned from studying abroad, they felt that the women in our country are not only ignorant, but also devoted to vanity. The advanced ones are only reciting poems. Fu, claiming to be Xie Daoyun and Zhu Shuzhen reborn; ordinary people have no knowledge other than clothes and jewelry. Therefore, I made up my mind that if I don’t meet a strange woman in this life, I would rather embrace celibacy in this life. No." Everyone nodded and sighed when they heard this, but Shixiong bowed his head and pondered, and asked when he was young: "Since brother Xian is so picky, what kind of character can he get to pass?" Tian Chong laughed and said: "To be honest, it's not too surprising. The first thing to do is to ask for a young lady from a scholarly family, without any arrogance or arrogance." Everyone nodded and said, this one is not very difficult.Tian Chong continued: "Second, you must have attended a school, graduated from middle school or above, have general knowledge, and understand the general trend of the world. If you can study abroad, you are especially welcome. Third, you must have great ambitions and be able to help your husband. Do a little business, don't pay attention to clothing, and don't envy vanity. As long as these three things are complete, Wansheng is willing to use the jade mirror platform as an employment and become a good partner for life." Others heard his words, but they echoed and praised what he saw clever.Only Shixiong bowed his head and hesitated, as if he was full of thoughts, but he couldn't express it in a hurry.After a short time, after the banquet, everyone was about to leave one after another, but Shixiong took the China Merchants Bureau Shen to observe, saying that he had something important to discuss.Shen Jian accompanied him to a secret room, and the two talked for a long time before they came out.Shen Guan said to Shixiong with a smile on his face, "I will be able to do what my brother entrusts. Please take a step ahead, and I will have a good voice tomorrow." Shixiong thanked him again and again before he left.

There are only two people left in the seat, Tian Chong and Shen Guan.Shen Guan smiled at Tianchong: "Now there is an excellent marriage, and the younger brother wants to fight against the elder brother. It can be said that the family is right, the gifted man and the beautiful woman, and the three conditions discussed by the elder brother just now are all in line. It can be regarded as a holiday. A good match, you must not miss it in person." Tian Chong deliberately asked: "Where is there such a ready-made wonderful thing, I will learn it later." Shen observed: "Just now Ouyang Bulang said that he has a daughter. He is twenty-two years old this year. She just graduated from Japan and returned to China. It goes without saying that she has a dignified appearance and elegant manners. It is best to have graduated from a high school and have great ambitions. Unless she is young and handsome, she will never marry. Brother, please think, this is not made in heaven. Is the honorable lady prepared for you? He also said that if you are willing, he will discuss with the young lady that he might as well meet and talk with each other. The two parties agree, and then make a hundred-year contract. The younger brother has promised for you. I will do this. You have absolutely no reason to disapprove. We should be the ones to be the Icemen, and we have a part in the wedding." After saying that, he laughed.Tian Chong said: "As the old man said, what is there to say about late life. But a century-old event should not be too hasty. Mr. Ouyang allowed his men and women to meet and talk, it can be regarded as very enlightened, and late life is willing to obey. But I don't know how to talk How to determine the location and time at the same time? I also ask the old senior to teach me everything." Shen Guan was already dancing with joy when he heard his generous permission, and quickly replied: "This level is very easy to handle. I will discuss with him tomorrow about the location of your meeting.最好就在静安寺路我那招商局中。临时我预备茶点,在局静候。先给你们做一位介绍人,将来燕尔新婚,老夫便是系绳的月老,这也算得一段佳话了。”天宠再三称谢。沈观察去了。

第二天掌灯时分,送过一封信来。内言已同女家议好,明日午后二点,在招商局恭候驾临。并言自己见过女士,不但容貌超群,而且大家风范,言谈举止,有一种英毅之气,胜过须眉,可称为奇女子,非执事莫足为之夫也。天宠看了好笑,心说他这考语加的诚然不错,但我已经赏识在前了。此日午后,他故意将曹玉琳的卒业证书,同外交局的委札揣在怀中,前往招商局赴约。少时欧阳士雄同文兰小姐同车而至,沈观察便作介绍,请他二人会晤。其实二人心中俱有成竹,不过面子上不能不假作周旋。略略谈了几句话,文兰小姐便告辞回栈。临行时候,附在他父亲耳旁谈了几句,便匆匆去了。只见这位欧阳老先生满面笑容,似乎十分得意,待他女儿走了,哈哈大笑道:“到底才貌两个字,是不可没有的。小女择婿甚苛,今天见了曹君,居然大加赞许,一切俱请老夫做主,这门亲事,真算得天作之合了。”沈观察一见这情形,知道大事已谐,自然也十分快活,又问天宠可曾带了什么定礼来。天宠将卒业证书同外交局的委札,一同交在沈观察手中,笑道:“这两宗东西是晚生的衣食饭碗,就请它做个聘礼,倒觉得郑重些。”沈观察看了看,不觉鼓掌称妙道:“到底是名士举动与众不同。”立时将这两件宝贝交与士雄,又向士雄讨回礼。士雄笑道:“他们夫妻。可称是英雄所见大略相同了,小女也早将卒业证书交与兄弟带来。言彼此相中,即以此为定礼。”说罢从怀中取出,也由沈观察转交。然后天宠拜见岳父,又一定要随到楼房参谒岳母。士雄道:“贱内早已逝世,现在乃是小妾,不敢劳贤婿大驾。”天宠道:“既然岳母不在,庶岳母也是一样,小婿应当执同样的敬礼。”中国的大老官十个中八个有宠妾,士雄见天宠这样抬举他的如夫人,自然非常高兴。果然与女婿同车回栈。天宠拜见他这岳母,只见徐娘虽老,风韵犹存。年纪不过在三十四五,言谈举止,倒也很正派的。士雄又叫儿子文华拜见姐夫。天宠特取出二百两银票,以一百两为岳母点心之敬,以一百两为内弟笔墨之仪。士雄执意不肯收。天宠道:“女婿有半子之劳,比如儿子奉上父母银钱,难道还有拒绝不受的道理吗?”士雄被问住了,只得含笑收下。他那如夫人张氏,自然也是非常欢喜,把姑老爷招呼得震天价响。从此天宠每日必来给他夫妻请安。过了几天,天宠忽对士雄道:“小婿有一事,要同岳父商量,务请委曲从全才好。”士雄笑道:“贤婿请说,老夫没有不能从全的。”天宠道:“小婿此次出差,所事已将告竣,再有十来天,便须回湖北销差。岳父回京日期,大约也不甚远。假如此时不娶,将来小婿有要差在身,既不能就往北京,岳父部务甚繁,也很难就到湖北。家母盼媳之心甚切,既知定下,便想早早迎娶过门。小婿之意,拟趁岳父母俱在上海,就在此地从全娶过。小婿回湖北时,便可挈同前往,以后可免去许多手续。不知岳父大人可肯从全否?再者小婿还有一种建议,岳父年纪高迈,膝下有人,料想决不再续娶了。正好趁小姐于归之期,即为岳母扶正之日,双喜临门,千古佳话。想岳父大人必能俯允所请。”说罢又深深请了一个安。士雄道:“贤婿所言,甚合老夫之意。但是有一层,在此仓促间,为小女备些妆奁,哪里来得及呢?”天宠大笑道:“岳父这话太可笑了。小婿高攀,原图的是女公子学问,哪里说到妆奁。请岳父千万不要谈此末节,甚至连衣服梳妆之物,全由小婿自备,不必再分心了。”士雄本来愿意女儿早嫁出去,省得带到京中闯出祸来。今见天宠如此慷慨,自然百依百随,择于二十二日迎娶。他那如夫人张氏希图扶正,自然也格外赞助。天宠特备了几桌席,将本埠官员俱都请到。大家饮酒猜拳,十分热闹。好在文兰小姐,不是世俗女子,羞羞怯怯的,当日过门,便帮同天宠照料一切。夫妻二人,又亲至众来宾前致谢。大家见这新夫妇,真如一对璧人,谁不羡慕。次日士雄便接他夫妻过门。过了两日,天宠忽接到一封家信,便愁眉不展地拿与文兰观看。原来信上说,太夫人因为身体不快,已于日前回河南原籍。临行时嘱咐叫家人写信,请少爷少奶奶,不可在上海淹滞,亦不必在湖北勾留,速速回家省亲扫墓。文兰看罢,向天宠道:“既然老太太有命,你我夫妻岂可久延?不拘何日起身,我全赞成。”天宠道:“难得贤妻如此明白,最好咱们后日起身,也不必向各处告辞。因为官场应酬讨厌,一去辞行,他们全要送行,倒招出麻烦来了。只有岳父处,明日你我亲身走一趟,甚余全可不必。”文兰点点头称是。

次日辞过士雄,第二天早晨便乘江轮到汉口,码头上果然有人迎接。天宠向文兰道:“这是咱们的家人。”又向大家示意,不叫声张,免得局中人知道,又要绊住不得脱身。我回家不过几天,便赶紧回来销差,你们也随我回家好了。众人答应一声是。便在汉阳大旅馆只休息了半天,乘夜车便回河南去了。先到郑州,仍住在鸿升栈中。栈中上上下下,一见是天宠,哪个敢怠慢。立时招呼行李,打扫房间。因见天宠带着家属,便将后院一所四合房,完全让与他住。店小二跑前跑后,问爷从何处来,这位可是太太吗,天宠笑着点点头。店小二忙向文兰请安,把太太叫得格外响亮。少时一个栈中人,都知道他娶了太太,哪个不来巴结。磕头的,叩喜的,讨赏钱的,嘈成一片。栈中老板又备了上等酒席,与老爷太太接风贺喜。天宠拿出二百块钱来,赏与本栈伙友,大家更是欢声雷动。文兰在一旁观看,心中打算:他既是候补道,久在湖北,为何河南人同他这般熟识?况且候补道到处全要称大人,为何栈中人全称他为二爷?并且看他举止豪爽,并不带一点官气,心中已猜透了一二分。只是假装糊涂,也不去问他。住了一天,天宠对文兰说:“咱们要回老家,不能坐火车,必须起早。此处驼轿很稳当,请你避点委曲,只好坐驼轿吧。”文兰道:“这倒不拘,我全可以将就。”少时果然备了两乘驼轿,五六匹驴,另外有两辆装行李的大车。天宠同文兰坐上驼轿,贾贵等骑驴,行李放在大车上载着。离了郑州几十里,便是山道,崎岖难行。离鸡公山还有二三里路,却见数十匹大马,如风驰电掣一般迎上来。早有贾贵在驴上紧加几鞭,也迎上去。不知说了几句什么,早见为首的人跳下马来,紧跟着一班人,全都甩镫离鞍,如雁翅一般排开。此时天宠同文兰的驼轿,已到面前。只见这一群人,全都立正举手,以军礼相见,非常的整齐严肃。天宠吩咐停住轿,自己跳下来,笑着向众人还礼。轿内的文兰,早已猜透三四分了。天宠同这些人谈了几句话,便到文兰轿前,低声说道:“这来的人全是我手下同事,如亲兄弟一般。他们想同你见一见,不知你肯不肯?”文兰笑道:“这有什么,既是自家弟兄,见见何妨。”天宠便将轿门拉开。文兰这驼轿离地很高,天宠的意思,想要在旁边搀扶她。文兰摆摆手道:“不用搀扶,我自己能下去。”天宠忙闪开。文兰一纵身,早已脚踏平地。天宠暗暗诧异,难道她练过武功不成。只见文兰不慌不忙,走至众人面前,深深鞠了一躬。众人一齐立正举手。文兰见这四五十人,俱是彪形大汉,雄赳赳的,全是短装皮靴,腰间挎着手枪。看面目便不是善类,心中早已猜透五六分了,只得含笑说道:“承众家兄弟远路迎接,实在辛苦得很了。”为首的头目答道:“部下是奉二主人之命,特来迎接大主人、大太太。前面山路更不易走,除去乘马之外别无他法,哪驼轿是不适用了。请示大太太,是乘马,还是绕道而行?”文兰一听这头目的话,绝不是候补道的行径,心中已猜透七八分了,便侃侃说道:“行路不易,哪有绕道之理?乘马是好极的了。”头目随牵过两匹马来,请他夫妻乘坐。天宠要过来搀她上马,文兰笑道:“不用不用。好在我穿的是外国式的裙子,乘马倒还便利。”说着走近马的身前,用手扶一扶马背,扣住丝缰,一纵身便跳上去,把丝缰勒住了,上身不动,中气不涌,天宠不由得喝了一声彩,那五六十人,也拍了一回巴掌。闹得文兰倒有些不好意思的,埋怨天宠道:“乘马不过是小事,也值得这般吆喝吗!”天宠道:“妇人乘马,照你这样干净利落的,我还是初次见。所以乐而忘情,求你不要见怪。”说着自己也跳上马去。赏了赶驼轿的十块钱,叫他仍旧回去。将车上的行李,也全载在马上,贾贵等也全弃驴乘马。驴仍由赶脚的领回,天宠也分赏了几块钱,众人叩谢而去。这里五六十匹马,一齐放开,直奔鸡公山。虽然山路难行,怎当这几十匹马非常雄俊,蹿山跳涧如履平地,转眼间已到鸡公山下。远远地望着山下支着几架帐棚,帐棚外插着两杆大旗,红地白字,上首一个王字,下首一个白字,随风飘摆,隐隐有一团杀气。天宠同文兰并马而行。帐棚外的军乐队看见,便响鼓吹号,做起乐来。少时帐棚内早拥出几十个人,为首的少年军装挎刀,一直迎至马前,举手致敬。天宠与文兰全翻身下马。少年与天宠握手笑道:“小侄接到老叔的信,便领队下山,预备迎接。知道这鸡公山是你们必由之路,故而在此候驾。数月阔别,一旦相逢,真是说不尽的快活了。这位一定就是婶娘,俟等到山上,再磕头拜见吧。”天宠连忙替他二人引见:“这是我盟侄白朗。这是你新娶的婶子欧阳文兰。”文兰到此时心中已猜透十分,一面与白朗见礼,一面向天宠似嗔似笑地说道:“你这偷天换日的本事,总算不小。”天宠只是笑,却不答言。大家便一同上山休息。好在山上房子很整齐,本是瓦岗山的分寨。天宠先问他母亲近来康健。白朗道:“太夫人精神,近来非常的好。只是盼望叔婶早日归来,以叙天伦之乐。据小侄看,今天在此权且宿一宵,明日一早便起身才好。”天宠点头称是。少时摆上饭来。天宠与文兰一定让白朗同食。白朗始而不肯,继见文兰为人十分开通,并无小家女子羞缩之态,便同桌而食。天宠先斟了一杯酒,奉与白朗道:“贤侄风尘跋涉,远路来迎,愚叔特奉一杯,聊志谢意。”白朗接过来,一饮而尽。天宠又斟一杯,奉与文兰,郑重说道:“这一杯酒,是在下掬满腹诚心向贤妻前谢欺蒙之罪,请你饮了便算是赦了我的罪。然后才好以肝胆之言,诉与贤妻知道。”文兰接过来饮了,天宠方说道:“今天实对贤妻说,我姓王并不姓曹,我乃大盗,并非大官。”遂将自己的历史,从头至尾说了一遍。文兰笑道:“我随你回家,一路之上,早已看明了。你要知道,我宁愿嫁大盗,不愿嫁大官。因为你虽系大盗,却是光门磊落的大盗,为民除害的大盗。如今满清官吏,哪一个不是盗贼,而且是肮脏污烂的盗贼,是蠹国殃民的盗贼,哪样儿也及不得你。但是为妻的,尚有几句言,要对你说:你虽能剿官济民,究竟范围很小。我们要做大事业,必须从革命入手。如能推倒满清,增光汉族,我夫妻尽一点力,将来买田归隐,做一世共和国民,才是我的志愿。实对你说,我们铁血团此次回国,男同胞共是十人,女同胞共是四人,全要轰轰烈烈做一场。你以后能帮助他们,才对得起我嫁你的意思呢。”天宠与白朗听了这一套议论,佩服得五体投地。忙追问那十三人姓名来历。文兰不慌不忙地说出来,若问全是何人,且看下回分解。

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