Codex of the Old Gods: I Have a World

The train from Seoul to Jemulpo was packed with people.

However, there were no ordinary passengers. This tram was carrying a Japanese squadron with live ammunition.

Outside the tram, two daring snot-nosed kids who were talented in arts pulled open the rear door window and hung on the tram with their feet on the steps of the rear door.

Because there is a section where tram tracks and train tracks run parallel, this behavior is dangerous.

A Japanese soldier saw the snotty baby's proud face and shouted through the window: "Baga, get down quickly."

Another Japanese soldier said: "You stupid and dirty children, when the train comes, you will die miserably."

Not only were the two snot-nosed babies not afraid, they stuck out their tongues and made faces at them through the car window.

Simply put, this tram did not intersect with the train.

These two snot-nosed kids had done this before, and the trams and trains were not very fast, so they were very brave.

By the time the train arrived at Jemulpo, the hands of the two snot-nosed kids were numb.

I jumped out of the car and ran away without moving my hands and feet to let the blood flow.

……

The Japanese military's martial law had its limits.

At least the streets are still bustling.

The snot babies at the dock are rotated every day.

This is a good job, because Mr. Zhao comes ashore from time to time, and there are always benefits to be gained from working for him. Zhao Chuanxin's salary is generous enough for them, and at the worst, he will make them happy.

"Xiao Ronner ate the scones bought by Mr. Zhao yesterday. When they were freshly baked from the kiln, they were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They were steaming hot and delicious."

"What's this? Mr. Zhao also said that he would let the workhouse take us in and we would have a place to live and food to eat every day from now on."

"Will Mr. Zhao come today? Don't let it be our turn. Mr. Zhao won't come to the shore."

"It will come. I've always been very lucky."

Just as he was talking about Zhao Chuanxin, Zhao Chuanxin boarded the dock.

In the whole world, the easiest thing to bribe is children.

A piece of candy, a piece of meat, a bowl of soup, a piece of cake, or even just a word of encouragement, they can go through fire and water.

It doesn't get much cheaper than this.

These two children were indeed lucky today. After Zhao Chuanxin came ashore, he asked: "What exactly happened? Can you tell me?"

"Mr. Zhao, there is a man named Li Xiuji who was captured by the Japanese."

"Do you know where you caught him?"

"He was taken to Kaihua Island, where the Japanese troops were stationed."

Zhao Chuanxin kept the confidentiality secret very carefully. He didn't tell anyone about Ares Island. He just asked everyone to come to Jemulpo, and then his all-pervasive "eyes and ears" could find them.

The recruitment work has been carried out in an orderly manner these days, and various tricks to deceive others are emerging one after another.

He was not afraid of what Li Xiuji would reveal to the Japanese army, because Li Xiuji knew nothing.

Li Xiuji's usefulness can be said to be great or small.

It doesn't matter whether he is saved or not, but Zhao Chuanxin wants to play the same trick as the Japanese army this time, "buying horse bones for a thousand gold", and show off his muscles among the Ares Team and the volunteer group represented by Li Xiuji.

Zhao Chuanxin sat on the dock, waiting for the God of War team to arrive.

He asked a child next to him who had sores on his face: "What's wrong with your face?"

"Mr. Zhao, my face is frozen in winter."

Zhao Chuanxin nodded, and he had a bottle of "Shiseido" cream in his hand, and handed it to the child: "This is the little devil's skin care product. You can rub some on it after washing your face every morning, maybe it can cure it."

This is an ancient brand that has appeared in the last century, but the study of "cosmeceuticals" is only a matter of this century.

Moreover, it does not fall into the scope of "daily chemicals". It is a skin care product blended with Chinese herbal medicine.

The snotty baby held the delicate little iron box in his hand, looking very curious.

His little friend winked, and the two opened the box. One of them used the tip of his dirty finger to carefully dip some in it and wipe it on his equally dirty face.

In fact, people who have never used this product will find it uncomfortable when the oil sticks to their face.

But as long as you look at the exquisite and beautiful little iron box and the pattern of a woman with narrow eyes drawn on it, you will feel high-end and your face will not feel uncomfortable.

Another child seemed to feel that his companion had benefited, but he was still empty-handed, and he felt a little depressed.

Zhao Chuanxin took out a small notebook he had picked up while shopping at the Lantern House. Inside the notebook was a thin piece of peony petal that had lost its moisture as a bookmark. He didn't know which spring the dried flower came from.

In this way, both of them were smiling, both had things to compare the value of, and discussed how to show off the rewards in front of other snot-nosed babies.

Not long after, the members of the God of War team circled on the sea and rocked the oar to this small pier.

After landing, they silently went to an inconspicuous place nearby, squatting or standing, trying not to show their sharpness.

After waiting for the boats to send all the people away, Zhao Chuanxin stood up and patted the two snot-nosed kids on the head: "You guys are playing here, I'm leaving."

He waved, and hundreds of people came out of the corner one after another and stood in front of him silently.

Zhao Chuanxin said: "Shenglie, you will lead a team in a moment and ambush at the entrance to Kaihua Island. I will pick up the people. If the Japanese army chases them, kill them!"

Park Seung-yeol nodded, looked back and said to the members: "Did you hear that? This is the first time our God of War team has shown its face in front of the Korean people. Who the hell dares to hold back and embarrass the God of War team? Don't blame me for being rude."

Seeing the cautious but not fearful faces, Zhao Chuanxin nodded: "Okay, I'll take the first step. You guys will divide into several groups and get in position one after another. Try not to attract the attention of the Japanese army."

Going to Kaihwa Island and passing through the bustling streets of Jemulpo, Zhao Chuanxin changed his clothes several times, sometimes wearing a traditional Korean white shirt, sometimes wearing a suit and leather shoes, and occasionally wearing a Qing Dynasty gown.

Gwangjin Fish Market, which was full of fishy smell, and Buyeo Station, a train that was under construction, took a long trip to Kaehwa Island.

Kaihua Island has coal and copper mines and will become a heavy industry center in the future. But at this time, it was only the beginning, mainly developed by the Japanese as a military garrison.

There is a landmark building here - Kaihua Sign Tower.

This tower is a typical stick wooden structure lighthouse that dates back to the Silla period.

Later, it was reinforced several times and increased in height to three stories.

I don’t know how many ships have been guided to the port safely in the long years.

It has weathered many storms and become a survivor in the torrent of history. Standing on the golden beach on the east coast, it is low-key but cannot be ignored.

Zhao Chuanxin boarded the lighthouse, which was covered with dust. Apparently it had lost its original function for a long time.

From the lighthouse, Zhao Chuanxin took a rough look at the terrain.

There are not only Japanese military garrison here, but also villages of local Korean people.

In this village, every household hangs its painted wood carvings drying at the door, and the air is filled with the natural sour smell of lacquer.

Zhao Chuanxin stole the experience from the weapon arsenal.

Of course he didn't know where Li Xiuji was taken, but he discovered at a glance where the Japanese weapons depot was.

Japan is mountainous and forested, and their buildings are usually made of wood, which can easily catch fire.