New Warlords 1909

"Sir, do we still have to take action?"

Okada Xiaoji lit the information in his hand, looked at the burning flame, and murmured, "The more than 200 elite guards must have some background. If you want to move him, you must ask Mr. Ambassador to order you to use the army. Give up the plan. It is unclear what their relationship is with the Americans. At this time, it is still not possible to offend the Yankees."

"Hi!"

In August of 110, Hua Fei and more than 200 servants returned to Luzhou Prefecture on more than ten transport ships.These ships were all rented by Smith Matheson, flying the American flag and escorted by gunboats, so there was no hindrance and no obstacles along the way.

When this fleet appeared on Chaohu Lake, it immediately attracted the attention of the Chaohu Water Gang.Several small fishing boats quickly approached to check the situation, but when they saw the weapons and equipment and gunboats on board, they immediately disappeared.

My dear, each ship is driving a Maxim heavy machine gun, and there are two armed gunboats at the front and back of the fleet. The dark gun barrels immediately shattered their desire to approach.Moreover, the people walking around on the boat were actually soldiers in military uniforms. Why did the officers and soldiers come to Chaohu with such heavy armed forces?Is it to wipe us out?This is important news, hurry up and let your brother know.

The news of the return of the young master of the Hua family immediately disappointed many people in Luzhou who were concerned about the property of the Hua family.Sure enough, on the second day after Hua Fei returned home, the butler Liu Chuanhai came to Luzhou Mansion and redeemed all his family's property.

However, the following news quickly spread among the people of Luzhou and caused a sensation.

"Have you heard? The young master of the Hua family went to Shanghai and brought back a lot of heavy boxes. He must have made a fortune."

"The Hua family is originally a landowner's family, and earning a few boxes of Ying Yang is nothing."

"How many boxes? Hmph, San Gouzi from Jiutian Village said that he saw dozens of iron-clad ships transporting supplies from the Hua family that day!"

"Dozens of ships?" This obviously exaggerated number instantly shocked many people with their mouths wide open. If all of them were loaded with Yingyang, how many would there be?is it possible?

"What's the news? You don't know. Master Hua announced a few days ago that all the tenant farmers in his Washington State will reduce their rent. It used to be five or five field rents, but now it only costs twenty-eight rents. And if there is a famine year , or there is a change in the family, you can apply for exemption from the land rent for that year."

"No, it's absolutely impossible. How much can he get in Washington for [-] land leases? Why spend a lot of money to redeem all the land deeds?"

"That's not clear. It is said that Young Master Hua also has conditions. That is, all the tenant farmers of his Hua family, ranging from 45 to 18 years old, must gather regularly to receive some kind of militia training from Washington."

"Yes, yes, it's civilian army training. And this young master Hua has also started to form a regiment for training. What kind of Sanhe Guard Group has been established and is recruiting to protect the village. Every month at noon, five silver dollars."

"What? Five silver dollars? Tomorrow... No, I'll go to Sanhe right now. As long as Young Master Hua accepts me, I'll give my life to him."

"San Huzi, it's getting dark, let's go together tomorrow!"

"No, when it's too late tomorrow, Master Hua is full, so it's just a waste of time!"

"Yes, San Huzi, wait for me, I'll go back and talk to my mother."

"Little boy, you're going with San Huzi too? Are you quitting the flour mill?"

"Quit, little Yongzi, go and help me quit tomorrow, I... I'll go earn five dollars from Master Hua."

"Mom, I won't do it anymore, wait for me, I'll go with you."

After returning to his hometown, Hua Fei, regardless of the exhaustion of the journey, almost immediately started the plan of comprehensive military expansion.Knowing the chaos of this era, he understands that if he doesn't hold a gun in his hand, all his efforts will be untouchable.When Pacific Bank and Galaxy Investment Company develop, if they do not have a strong presence, they will not be able to stand in Shanghai.

At present, he can simply ignore the demand for hundreds of acres of fertile land for rent.However, the strength of these thousands of tenant farmers needs to be mobilized.In his conception, he needs a high-speed and efficient vigilante assistant.The militarized management of all tenant farmers can not only exercise their martial customs, but also organize a strong logistics support line in case of war.

But he didn't know that his move immediately caused an uproar in the Hefei area.Twenty-eight land rent, just kidding, don't collect land rent at all.Even the most benevolent landlords rent four or six fields.His proportions have never been done before.Many tenant farmers started booing, which made the landlords unable to sit still, and went to Li Weiyuan, the magistrate of Hefei County, to complain.

Li Weiyuan, the county magistrate of Hefei, could not refuse, so he immediately took the patrol battalion supervisor and Ji Guangen to Sanhe Huazhai.Far away, before reaching Washington, they heard loud shouts and dense shooting sounds from a wide field.

Li Weiyuan and the others tensed up, who could this Young Master Hua be messing with?Impossible, the sound of shooting is calm and well-mannered, not like a war.

When I got closer, I saw that there were teams of recruits who had already started shooting training.Seeing this scene, Ji Guangen of the Patrol Battalion quietly wiped off his sweat.In just this moment of effort, each of the recruits fired at least two bullets.Two bullets, his entire patrol battalion, each person is only issued three bullets at most.As for training?Don't even think about it, it will be fun to shoot you once or twice in a year and a half.

These guys are really happy.The soldiers of the patrol battalion who followed Ji Guangen sighed inwardly.

"Master, Li Weiyuan, the magistrate of Hefei, is visiting?" Hua Da came to Hua Fei who was watching the training, and whispered.

"Hefei county magistrate? What is he doing here? Please come in!" Although Hua Fei grew up abroad, the reputation of officials in the late Qing Dynasty was really bad, so he didn't like him at all.

"Huh?" Hua Da was almost dumbfounded, asking him to come in?Did you hear me right? "Master...he...is he the county magistrate?"

Hua Fei gave Hua Da a sideways glance, and said slightly dissatisfied, "Didn't you see that I'm busy!"

Although the second generation is a human being, Hua Fei still has the arrogance and pride of being the underground king of the West Coast of the United States in his words and deeds.When I was in Shanghai, I was unfamiliar with the place, and the forces were complicated, so I had to restrain myself and conceal myself.Now on his own head, there is no need to be a man with his tail between his legs.Besides, flattering the rich and powerful is not in Hua Fei's character at all.

Li Weiyuan waited for a long time outside this simple barracks, but instead of waiting for Hua Fei, he heard a big man walk over and say, "Here, my young master invites you in!"

This... This is unreasonable, no matter what, he is also a dignified county magistrate, an official ordered by the court.Speaking of which, Hua Fei's father had a good relationship with him. He spared no expense to come to see him, a mere junior. Who would want to wait for a long time without being greeted warmly by the other party, but instead sent a soldier so arrogantly and rudely, just like this? Just a word.

Li Weiyuan wanted to explode right away, but when he saw two brand new pistols pinned to the soldier's waist, and the muzzles of the infantry on both sides of the barracks aiming at them intentionally or unintentionally, he lost his temper instantly.If he attacks at this time and angers this young master Hua who doesn't know his temper, then he might turn into a hornet's nest.Li Weiyuan didn't have the confidence to take this risk.

"Xiaomin has seen the adults, but I don't know the county magistrate's visit. What's the matter?" Although Hua Fei's tone was quite respectful, everyone could tell that it was just a polite way.

"Cough, this...!" Li Weiyuan wanted to use his official tone, but for no reason, under Hua Fei's gaze, he felt very nervous. "This... I heard that you, my nephew, have formed a security team? Well, yes, you are willing to appease the local government for the court, and you are loyal. I will wait for the county magistrate to report to the governor, and I will ask for a local security team for you. It's just said Your current security group has more than 1000 people... Cough cough. The county is stable, except for the occasional thieves, there are no big robbers, I am afraid... I am afraid that there is no need for so many regiment training!"

Li Weiyuan didn't realize at all that he should have come to question Hua Fei, but his tone became a little discussion.

"Master Li, do you know that Xiaomin was once hijacked by Chaohu bandits?" Hua Fei smiled and did not answer.

"Oh? Is there such a thing?" County Magistrate Li was very surprised.

"So since then, Xiaomin has had restless sleep and tasteless food every day. He is afraid that one day, those bandits will come to his door again, and Xiaomin will be helpless."

You are fooling yourself, the two hundred members of the Hua family alone are also a very powerful military force in the region.The gangsters from the entire Chaohu Lake come out in full force, and they can't hurt even a hair of your hair.Come to your door?If you don't go to them for bad luck, they will be thankful.Li Weiyuan cursed in his heart.However, thinking of the key point of this trip, Li Weiyuan held back and did not have an attack.

"This... cough cough... More than 1000 regiments, after all, it's too much. I'm here today, and I have other things to do. It is said that the land rent under your name is only [-]% to [-]%. Is there such a thing?"

"It's true."

"Nephew, your family is also a famous and big family in Hefei. The county magistrate was a close friend with your father back then. You suddenly made such an outrageous move. I am really worried for you! Do you know your behavior? In the Hefei area, how much bad influence did it cause? Many landlords and gentry tenants complained, and some even caused trouble. So many landlords and gentry in Hefei came to your door, please let me persuade you to take back this move. This is a big deal, don't act recklessly. Breaking the rules will offend the gentry in the entire Hefei area, and it will be of no benefit to your Hua family!"

It turned out that it was because of this. Hua Fei smiled and said slowly, "What Master Li said is true, I did reduce the land rent, but this reduction is not without conditions. I think Master Li should have heard about it." , the tenants under my name, who are between 45 and [-] years old, must receive militia training to defend their homeland. I don't think this should break any rules. Mr. Li is a parent of a county. Please help me with these things Explain something!"

"You..." After all, not only did the problem not get resolved, this Hua Fei actually pushed the problem to him.The accumulation of resentment before and after made Li Weiyuan a little annoyed, and his tone was a little unkind, "You are... this is... out of order. I really don't know how your father taught you back then."

"If anyone is dissatisfied, let him come to me and talk to me in person. The little folk is busy, so I won't accompany you. Hua San, see off the guests!" Although the father Li Weiyuan mentioned was referring to Hua Fuyuan, he asked Hua Fei I can't help but think of my loved ones in that world.Immediately losing control of his emotions, he interrupted Li Weiyuan angrily, said coldly to see off the guests, and then went to the shooting range to check the new shooting results.Leaving Li Weiyuan and the others looking at each other in blank dismay, they didn't understand why this Young Master Hua suddenly became so emotional.

"Please!" Hua San was different from Hua Da. Hearing this, he just stood in front of County Magistrate Li coldly, and his tone was even colder and more authentic.

"You...you... Ji Guantao, take down this lunatic for me!" Li Weiyuan finally shouted angrily, waving his hands and jumping a little out of control after several blows to his nerves.

"Ji Guandai, didn't you hear what I said?" Seeing that Ji Guangen didn't respond for a long time, Li Weiyuan turned around and asked.

"My lord, it's getting dark, we have to go back!"

Um?it's getting dark?Isn't it already noon?Li Weiyuan looked suspiciously at the soldiers of the patrol battalion behind Ji Guangen, and everyone averted their eyes.But the uncontrollable sarcasm at the corner of his mouth was undisguised.

Li Weiyuan froze, and looked around quietly, and saw the new soldiers in the surrounding training camps stop their training one after another, their eyes were all aimed at this place, and the guns in some people's hands were pointing in this direction as if unintentionally.

Li Weiyuan broke out in cold sweat immediately, and his calf trembled uncontrollably.This lunatic is so rampant and lawless that he dares to despise the court officials.Okay, I... I'll be patient, I'll be patient for a while.Immediately, he snorted sternly, flicked his sleeves, and staggered away in embarrassment.

"Haha..." Seeing this, many daring servants burst out laughing unscrupulously.Our young master is really unusual.That bullshit, even the dignified county master, can't help him.Doing things with the young master is much more enjoyable than helping the master!

This is a crazy era. In the name of madness, countless undercurrents are surging.We only owe one firework, once lit, it will burn the whole world and temper the new life of a nation.