The mage in the late Qing Dynasty

In Zhao Chuanxin's world, it still rained the next day.

In the world of "Code of the Old Gods", the cursed desert has a clear blue sky.

Zhao Chuanxin did not refresh the progress last night and stayed during the day today.

In fact, the current living conditions of Lubin government officials are quite poor.

As a commoner, Bayarbor could only live in a yurt outside regardless of his reputation among the people.

Fortunately, as the prefect, Zhao Chuanxin can have a bedroom alone, which is a pitiful privilege.

He opened the "Code of the Old Gods" in front of the house where the ground had just been laid.

[We saw a complex of round towers in the desert. Sand people came in and out, wrapping themselves airtight to avoid moisture loss. 】

[The craftsman told me: These towers were slowly built by collecting mucus secreted by a mushroom in the desert to bind the sand. There are usually underground rivers beneath the tower complexes. These high towers are to prevent the invasion of quicksand and protect the dug deep wells. If you look at the distribution of these towers, they are actually the meandering route of the underground river. 】

[The caravan leader nodded in approval: You are right. We need to replenish drinking water here, and our giant beetle friend also needs to drink water and eat, otherwise it will lose its temper and be unwilling to carry us and the goods. Remember, be low-key and humble here, because the sand people are very bad-tempered. 】

[We went to the largest round tower, and the sand people received us. 】

[Because they wrapped themselves so tightly, I couldn’t tell whether they were indifferent or enthusiastic. 】

[We entered the round tower of the sand people. Because the outer wall of the sand wall is thick and has a thermal insulation effect, it is much cooler here than outside. 】

[Inside is a tall circular staircase, spiraling upwards, connecting each floor of the tower. 】

[I found that there was no trace of religion in the round tower of the Sand People. I couldn’t help but curiously asked in a low voice: Do the Sand People have no faith? 】

[The clinker sand people have amazing ears. After hearing my words, they said in a loud voice: Religion is active compassion for the losers and the weak. The sand people who can live in the cursed desert are all strong. The suffering we have experienced has nothing to do with it. The gods can help. 】

Zhao Chuanxin said: It makes sense.

[The sand people asked the caravan leader: Merchant, is there any mushroom slime in the goods you are transporting this time? Our tribe is about to split up again. The nearby slime mushrooms have been harvested and no new round tower can be built. 】

[While we were talking, we went up to the second floor. There was a different world here. Behind the circular bar are pipes and tools for drawing water. There are various drinks extracted from desert plants, wine, and some weird food with no visible ingredients, including unknown insects. The dark brown hard shell is filled with roasted snow-white meat. It exudes a peculiar aroma. It is unknown whether it is delicious. 】

[There are not only sand people staying here, but also many other outsiders. 】

[The leader of the caravan shook his head and answered the sand people: There are not many slime mushrooms in other places. The price has risen sharply and there is no profit margin. 】

[Sha Min said: I can buy it at a big price. 】

[The caravan leader who just said he had no goods now asked enthusiastically: How much can I give? 】

It turned out to be a lay Buddhist who added money.

[The sand people hold out two fingers: two gems. 】

[The caravan leader joked: Man, it depends on what kind of gem it is. 】

[The sand people took out two gems from their arms and handed them to the caravan leader. 】

[I saw the gem and was greatly surprised. These two gems are blue and black. The blue sapphire turned out to be azure sapphire. 】

Zhao Chuanxin recalled, azure sapphire, isn't that a mineral that the Hai Clan is competing for? The whale and the octopus fought for the sapphire, and their human brains turned into dog brains.

The smart gyroscope is a collection that combines ghost armor, azure armor, stars and moon, azure crystal, pages of the "Devil's Codex", and the light of Red Island's enlightenment...

Among them, the blue crystal is the energy source. Without it, the smart gyroscope cannot function at all.

A piece of blue crystal is enough for a smart gyroscope to consume for one or two hundred years.

You can imagine the concept of a AA battery that can last for a hundred years...

[The caravan leader shook his head in disappointment: The azure crystal is cursing the desert and can only be paid tribute to the royal family. Except for the top puppets made by the third-level and ninth-level masters, ordinary people cannot extract its energy. The desert emperor is very militaristic. We don't want to see him become more powerful. That is definitely not a good thing for us. The black dragon core is a good gem. I think the sand pirates will pay a high price for it and look for second-level craftsmen to make dirty dragon breath weapons. But it still wasn't enough to pay for the mushroom slime needed to build the round tower. These two gems can only be exchanged for slime mushroom spore powder. I think you can grow a slime mushroom. 】

Zhao Chuanxin looked at it and had several thoughts in his mind.

In the Cursed Desert, houses cannot be built on sand alone. The mucus secreted by the slime mushroom seems to be just needed.

The sand people have money, so they take out two gems. Doing business here is a good idea.

Besides, building a house, right?

Haha... Isn't my contractor Zhao easy to pick up?

[I saw disappointment in Sha Min’s eyes. The caravan leader wanted more money, but the sand people thought it was not a good deal. Talks broke down. 】

[The craftsman explained: Mucus mushrooms grow slowly in the Cursed Desert. To grow into shape and extract the mucus, it takes many years of growth. 】

Zhao Chuanxin couldn't wait to try it now to see if watering with smelly liquid can promote the growth of mushrooms.

[Sand Min untied the gauze around his head, revealing a face with horrifyingly dry and cracked skin. This is the result of generations of them being exposed to wind and sun for a long time and living in extremely dry deserts. 】

[He paid for it, ordered a glass of water and drank it. 】

【We are also drinking water. 】

[The caravan leader said he would stay here for one day and leave tomorrow. 】

Zhao Chuanxin hurriedly wrote:

[I secretly found the Sand People and told him: I can help build the round tower, and the price is the two gems. 】

How could the contractor, Lao Zhao, let go of such a tailor-made opportunity?

[The craftsman reminded me in a low voice: You'd better not let the caravan leader know, otherwise we will offend him. Cursing the merchants in the desert for excessive profits, he will definitely be furious if we disrupt his opportunity to increase prices and secretly do evil. 】

[After hearing this, the sand people asked me solemnly: Can you really build a round tower? 】

[I nodded firmly. 】

[Sand Min said: I will keep it secret and not let the caravan leader know about our transaction. However, the round tower I want to build is as tall as the one we are in now. It is a big project and requires a lot of slime. 】

Zhao Chuanxin immediately wrote:

[I said: We can break away from the caravan and stay here for a while. The caravan leader will leave tomorrow and he will not know about our deal. But in addition to the two gems, I also hope that you can find someone to guide us and take us to Rune City. 】

[The sand people immediately agreed. 】

After doing this, Zhao Chuanxin directly used the "key" to transfer an entire sand dune.

Curse the desert, if nothing else, except the inexhaustible supply of sand.

It's great, no more running around.

Close the "Code of Old Gods" and start work.

Using mountains of sand as material, the house rises at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The light rain was falling non-stop, and no one went out in such weather. At dusk, Zhao Chuanxin had already begun to separate the walls of the bedroom, living room, study, dining room, etc....

But there is no bathroom.

It's just an underground kang passage with a coal-burning stove outside.

In the Lubin Prefecture area, the underground drainage system has been dug in advance, but no sewage pipes have been laid. Because the government office does not have so much funds, it can only make the surface of donkey dung eggs smooth.

This is much better than Hyrule City. There are open channels for drainage. People pour sewage into the open channels, and the stench fills the sky when the sun shines.

Flying to the sky is a seamless building because there is little rain in the desert. But here, Zhao Chuanxin could only build the main body of the building, and additional green tiles had to be laid on top, and the roof had to be waterproofed.

After finishing it, he transferred the remaining sand in batches to the school area not far away.

So what he built is considered a "school district house"...

As usual, the foundation is poured first, and an integrated high platform is laid as a whole with steps.

It was night, Zhao Chuanxin had some food and stayed up all night to fight.

The school is not big, with five classrooms, each classroom is for a grade, and there is only one class for each grade.

At this time, the country adopted the Guimao academic system, which was formulated by Zhang Zhidong and others based on their understanding of Western education.

The elementary school lasts for 5 years, the upper elementary school for 4 years, the middle school for 5 years, the upper school for 3 years, the branch college for 3-4 years, and the Confucian Academy for 5 years. It is roughly based on the model of Japanese teaching and is divided into three Duan Level 7, the entire education lasts 25 years.

Even Zhao Chuanxin felt suffocated and despaired when he heard that 25 years of education was required.

I've been studying for half my life. Do I need to take the postgraduate entrance examination?

As the saying goes - it takes ten years to grow trees and a hundred years to cultivate people.

By this time, the highest level of education in the Qing court was actually called Tongruyuan.

The purpose of education has ten words - loyalty to the emperor, respect for Confucius, respect for the public, respect for martial arts, and respect for truth.

Is it okay to be loyal to the emperor and respect Confucius?

In addition, the Guimao academic system favors boys over girls and has been criticized by the world.

In general, it is still full of strong feudalism.

Here, Zhao Chuanxin does not pay attention to higher education at all. He plans to popularize primary school, which is a five-year system. After graduation, he can continue his studies wherever he likes. Anyway, there is no teaching here.

The primary school in Lubin Prefecture is just the beginning, and a primary school will be built in the Wuyi area in the future.

Five classrooms, a laboratory, a library, and a faculty office.

Stairs, high platforms, pillars, lintels, reliefs...

The whole body is made of rock and is square, saving labor and materials.

The main purpose is to have a bright and clean window with lively sunshine.

There is a hanging plaque on the lintel, and there are reliefs high on the walls on both sides. On the right is a story about the Russians dominating the grasslands with their boats and cannons around the time of Gengzi. On the left is a scene of students working hard, reading, practicing martial arts, and riding horses. Shooting, working, farming... first and then counterattack, driving away the invaders by force.

Zhao Chuanxin first poured the foundation, then laid the high platform, and then hurriedly erected the high wall in front and built relief sculptures on it.

The relief is lifelike, with the "Rakshasa ghost" on the right glaring, clawing, and very exaggerated. The grassland herders were trying to escape, looking frightened and helpless.

On the left, a child thrives on the grassland, and then presses the "Rakshasa ghost" to the ground and beats him violently. The Rakshasa ghost sticks out his tongue and kicks his legs, showing no resistance.

No matter left or right, they are all extremely exaggerated.

Zhao Chuanxin knew how to vilify this kind of thing.

Use the clay trowel glove to first create a general outline, and then use the elf carving knife to finely modify it.

The relief is very three-dimensional, ready to be seen, and full of impact.

Zhao Chuanxin spent most of the night doing just this.

Drag your tired body back to sleep.

It was sunny the next day.

There is water and ice on the road, and the temperature has dropped sharply recently.

When the workers and Lubin government officials came to work, they were surprised to find that there was a high platform and a wall in the primary school.

Zhao Chuanxin didn't have time to build the stairs.

Everyone rushed to the high platform to watch the fun. The children tried to climb up the high platform, sticking their butts out and trying hard, but they couldn't climb up.

Yao Bing was among this group of children. He let others push him up, looked down at the group of children with his hands clasping his waist triumphantly, and then jumped down and fell hard.

Zhang Shouzeng was also in the crowd.

He looked up and blurted out "I'll blanch".

It is now popular in Lubin Prefecture to use "wo zhuo" to express inner shock. This is a bad trend brought by the prefect.

"Ah, the Russians look really vicious!"

"Look, those are our grassland children, extremely brave!"

"To relieve our anger, our people pushed the Russian soldiers to the ground and beat them violently."

Zhang Shouzeng couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard the people around him talking about it.

If Tsarist Russia saw this, they would probably file a complaint with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the imperial court.

Typical fanning the flames + vilification, foreigners like to do this immoral thing.

They, scholars, pay attention to the etiquette of a great country.

Foreigners often vilify Chinese people in newspapers and magazines, but they are just passive defensive, protesting for nothing, or simply turning a blind eye.

If it were a real villain like Zhao Chuanxin, he would just retaliate in the same way.

Come, let's all vilify each other to see who is more powerful and superior in skills.

Who the hell is wasting time protesting with you?

But the relief sculpture clearly has a strong comic exaggeration style, but it is also three-dimensional, as if characters can jump out at any time.

Not only are there frescoes and reliefs, but they are also found on the pillars.

On the left side, he is riding and shooting with a bow bent on horseback, while on the right side, he is reading with his hands behind his back, showing a person who is both civil and military.

In addition, there is a line of words on the left and right pillars: Kill all the millions of soldiers on the left bank, the gray ax on the shoulder is still bloody.

Isn't the gray ax the giant ax commonly used by Magistrate Zhao?

This intention is too obvious.

It was full of details, and everyone gasped as they looked at it.

Zhang Shoucheng took a breath, turned around quickly, and went to Zhao Chuanxin to discuss, could this thing be brought to the surface?

When I went back to inquire, Rebecca Levi said: "He is still sleeping and hasn't gotten up."

Zhang Shouzeng had only been shocked by the relief before, but now after listening to Rebecca Levi's words, he suddenly realized that the high platform and wall seemed to have suddenly appeared overnight.

Zhao Chuanxin usually wakes up early, but today he can't wake up early. It is obviously his masterpiece last night.

What kind of miraculous craftsmanship is this that allows a tall building to be erected overnight?

Not only did he think this way, but other public officials in Lubin Prefecture and the people at the construction site spread the word at a speed of 60 mph that Governor Zhao had unpredictable powers.

Yao Jia went out for two days before returning, her face full of exhaustion.

Che and Zha join him.

After returning, the two saw many people gathering at the primary school and coming to watch the fun.

After seeing the relief, he asked Zhang Shouzeng in surprise: "Brother Heyan, this is..."

Zhang Shouzeng scratched his head: "The prefect did it."

Che Hezha's eyes flashed, and one word came out of his mouth: "Okay!"

Damn, their ancestors and Maozi had fought a lot over the past few hundred years.

As a result, the situation has taken a turn for the worse in recent years. In the past, there were back and forth, but now we can only be passively beaten.

Che and Zha’s generation were not convinced.

After all, if you don’t have a gun in your hand and no money in your pocket, how can you fight with someone?

But it's different now.

Zhao Chuanxin does some fancy things in Lubin Mansion every three days, which is really eye-catching.

There are many herdsmen, even if they are not here to work, they deliberately come to see if there is any excitement.

After all, notices are often posted outside the walls of Lubin Mansion.

"This is a primary school. When it is completed, I will let my children come to study."

"It's a pity that my family is a girl."

"Girls can also read, the prefect said."

Zhang Zhidong believed that women's reading clubs had ruined the culture.

However, in the 33rd year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu, Cixi intervened and gave instructions to the Ministry of Education to promulgate the "Regulations of the Women's Primary School" and the "Regulations of the Women's Normal School", which made women's education occupy a position in the school system for the first time, breaking through the thousands of years of Chinese history. The "female ban" shackles of school education.

Perhaps because they were both women, Cixi finally did something humane.

Zhao Chuanxin slept until noon and didn't wake up until noon.

Many people squatted near the primary school, waiting to see the prefect use his magical powers.

However, they were disappointed.

Zhao Chuanxin was at the Yamen of Lubin Mansion, discussing business matters with Yao Jia.

Yao Jia said: "The Russians are easy to talk to. As soon as Mr. Hu led his troops, they became afraid. Before, they just hid with luck. But some Han people and bannermen gathered together and were unwilling to retreat, threatening that we had no right to stop them. They felled trees and fished. Mr. Hu did not dare to make arbitrary decisions and hurt others, so he could only confront those people and wait for the prefect's orders."

"You were sleeping when I came back, so I don't want to disturb your dream. However, Bingbei Road sent someone to send a telex to people named Jinasi and Si Yuanqing from the Heilongjiang Railway Negotiation Bureau. Just take a look and then talk."

Zhao Chuanxin received the telegram and saw that it read: In consultation with the prefect of Hailar, please do not stop workers from logging in the three-river area of ​​Xinik River, Wetuk River, and Hui River, and do not expel workers, otherwise you will be responsible for the consequences - Railway Negotiation Bureau Qiqi-Har Branch, Jinas and Si Yuanqing.

Zhao Chuanxin was happy when he saw it: "Who are these two guys named Jinasi and Si Yuanqing? Railway Negotiation Bureau? Does this matter have anything to do with Heilongjiang Governor Zhou Shumo?"

You are so brave. You dare to threaten him at your own risk. You really think you are awesome, right?

Yao Jia shook his head: "The telegram came in a hurry. I don't know who specifically gave the order, and I didn't find out who Genas and Si Yuanqing are."

Zhao Chuanxin rubbed his chin: "So, is there anyone who takes the lead in logging and fishing?"

"There is a Han named Zhang Laoba. Not only do the Han people listen to him, but the bannermen who are logging nearby also follow his lead."

On one side, Zhang Laoba led people to obstruct law enforcement, and on the other side, someone from the Railway Negotiation Bureau sent a telegram to stir up trouble. This was a bit too fast.

Who is the initiator?

Zhao Chuanxin asked again: "Have the Russians' livestock and goat grass been properly arranged?"

"The livestock are nothing. They have been stamped and confiscated and are temporarily under the care of the Sauron tribe. But when it comes to the goat grass, it is very annoying. The Russian people dare not cross the border anymore, but some Han people wandering in the grasslands take advantage of the goat grass to be unattended. I stole a few cars and was caught by Erut General Manager Shengfu. They wanted to control them, but these Han people were very unconvinced and jointly filed a lawsuit with the Bingbei Road. The Erut General Manager Shengfu was reprimanded by the Bingbei Road and did not dare to act rashly."

Zhao Chuanxin said strangely: "Why don't you dare to act rashly?"

"This..." Yao Jia said: "Firstly, maybe because Shengfu is a little afraid of Song Xiaolian. Secondly, because you are also a Han, he is afraid that you will favor the Han."

Before expelling the Russians, no one was dissatisfied except Zhang Shouzeng who was worried that it would anger Tsarist Russia.

But when it comes to the conflict between Mongolia and Han, it is understandable that Shengfu was indecisive and did not dare to act before he understood Zhao Chuanxin's attitude.

However, Zhao Chuanxin felt that things were not that simple.

Someone was making small moves with him.

Railway Negotiation Bureau?

hehe.

Yao Jia reminded Zhao Chuanxin: "The conflict between Mongolia and Han has been going on for a long time. Improper handling can easily lead to infamy. If you don't give the order, I have full authority to handle it, and I can get away with it later."

At this moment, Zhao Chuanxin was already brushing his teeth with his head on his head, spitting out the tooth powder: "Nonsense, what kind of reputation do I have that is worth cherishing? Look at how many people in the world praise me, haha."

Reading the book reviews, some people said: Your language design is too casual. It is made up of jokes, idioms, proverbs and common sayings for foreigners. It is too childish...

sometimes ever, sometimes never

In me the tiger sniffs the rose——Yu Guang Chinese translation

A fall into the pit

A gain in your wit This is what Jin Yuelin asked Qian Zhongshu to express, "Every time you take a step, you gain wisdom." Qian Zhongshu answered without thinking.

From hill to hill no bird in flight

from path to path no men in sight Birds disappear from thousands of mountains, and every trace of people disappears from thousands of paths.

With floating cloud you'll float away;

Like parting day I'll part from you.

The wandering clouds convey the love of an old friend.

Combined with the context, what cannot be translated.

It's obviously interesting to translate, so why express it in the driest language?

Dear Holmes, Well, sir, I wish you a good night and a happy life - an old-fashioned translation that no one can read these days.

There is nothing wrong with old man in English, but what Lao Zhao wants to express is definitely Lao Deng.

"Okay, okay, that's it, right?" I don't think there's anything wrong with using "how dare u" in English.

What do you think?