[Titanic] Golden House

Chapter 9

At this time, generally some wealthy ladies would bring their maids with them when they went out.Rose is no exception.

Accompanied by Tracy, Rose went to a famous salon in London.After getting acquainted there, he went to the law firm.

Can the traverser bring down the natives just by turning his eyes, singing a song and dancing?Pure fantasy.Everything you do is useless if you don't put in ten times the effort.

In the law firm, Mr. Bincy, a famous lawyer, asked in surprise after the waitress delivered a cup of coffee:

"Miss Rose, I heard you right. You mean to hire a few people in your own name, don't you?"

"Yes, I need a few trustworthy people. The most basic thing is to be honest and trustworthy."

"Do you know how Miss Rose plans to use these people?"

"The coffee here is really good, it's from Italy." They went to Huaxia to make 007, but I won't tell you.

"...Yes, if Miss Rose likes it, it's really an honor for this coffee." Bincy was puzzled, what was it that made this noble lady born in Jinxiu, who was born in Jinxiu, not willing to tell the truth? Let me tell you.

"You are very kind. I wonder when I will see people?"

Lawyer Bincy lowered his head and thought for a while, then replied, "It will take two weeks at the earliest."

"It's too slow. I can only give you a week." The boat to Huaxia only comes once every two months, and it takes two months to get closer each time.If she missed the latest one, she would have to wait two more months.

"I have a lady in my hand, I wonder if Miss Rose can do it?" Just now Rose wanted to find three or five people, and said that it would be best to be a man.But it didn't say no to women.

"Oh? This lady..." Rose asked, tilting her head.

"Jenny, oh no, Mrs. Hill, I completely agree with Miss Rose's request. Mrs. Hill's family ran a factory when she was young, and she used to help in the factory. I have business contacts with Mrs. Hill's father. She is familiar with her. Later, she married Mr. Hill. However, Mr. Hill passed away two years ago. It is very difficult for her to live alone now. A few days ago, she hoped that I could find a job for her."

There is no protection for widows in Britain today.Just like the Bucketts.If it weren't for Rose's bloodline, it is estimated that the family property would have been inherited by eight relatives who couldn't beat it.In the UK, not all widows can inherit their husband's property.

"How is her character? Can she read? Can she use a typewriter or a telegraph?"

"Yes, these are commonly used in the past. In terms of character, I can guarantee it."

Rose thought for a while and said, "I trust you, Mr. Bincy. Since this Mrs. Hill is what you trust. Then, I am willing to give her this chance."

She needs assistants and secretaries, and in Huaxia, she also needs eyes, 15 pounds a year, whether it will work or not, can't she be blind.

So, after sending Li Yetong away, Rose made up her mind to arrange people to go to Huaxia, firstly to contact, and secondly, to be able to know some things about Huaxia.

Mr. Bincy's ability to handle affairs is still very high.Sure enough, within the time specified by Rose, he found the person that Rose wanted.

There were five people in total, and Rose spent five days seeing these people.Four of them were men and one was a woman.Four men, one left by Rose, were in England.For the other three, after passing the interview, Rose sent a telegraph to each of them, allowing them to board the latest cruise ship to China.

The three men did not know each other, and each time they only contacted Rose in England by telegraph.Rose is small-minded and suspicious.He was afraid that if the three of them recognized each other, they would join hands to deceive her.Therefore, the areas designated by the three of them were Shenyang, Beijing, and Nanjing.

The remaining man, named Carter, was left in London, England by Rose.Mainly responsible for helping Rose deal with some inconvenient things for her.For example, buy five more telegraphs, or contact arms dealers, etc.

All four were in contact with Rose by telegram.The person in charge of receiving the telegram is Mrs. Hill's Jenny.She is Rose's secretary, responsible for regularly receiving calls from the four and delivering orders for Rose.At the same time, she will regularly remit the wages of the five of them to the other four.

In Bukett's house, Jenny, like Tracy, is Rose's personal maid. Although Rose is more familiar with Tracy, she is willing to trust Jenny mentally.After all, Jenny was hired by herself, and Tracy was not.

Although a few people are also curious about Rose's attitude towards Huaxia.But a few people are still considered smart people.I didn't even ask.

After that, Rose met with Li Yetong and others again.Regarding the matter of China's changing sky, Rose expressed some of her own thoughts.

"There is an old saying in China that a scholar can rebel and fail in three years." After saying this, Rose asked a few people symbolically.Seeing several people nodding, it should be yes.Rose went on to say: "That is to say, rebellion, uh, reform must have military power."

These days, uprisings, reforms, etc. are all high-risk occupations. If you don’t have military power, you may be slaughtered one day. Many literati and scholars in ancient times have ended like this.People's hearts or something, it's more important to be alive.

Zhang Muyuan said sternly: "That's true. If you don't have military power in your hands, it will be difficult to accomplish anything. But military power is not easy to get." If you don't enter the court, you won't be in charge of the barracks.It is even more difficult to have soldiers.

Rose asked: "What about building a military academy?" She remembered that there were military academies in the late Qing Dynasty.A certain principal seems to have made his fortune from the military academy.Because he was the principal of a military academy, he forced the founding father out of the center of power.

"It's easier said than done. China is not as free as England. To build a military academy, you must have the support of the imperial court." In fact, it is relatively free, but it is much better than China.

"Take your time. In fact, even if you don't build a military academy, you can still go to those who have military power to be assistants. Uh, is this called a 'counselor' in China?" For those who don't understand, Rose emphasized Come and ask with your mouth open.

It is now 1911, and by October, the monarchy will end.By then, wouldn't it be cheaper to build a military academy?Even if it is to build a school, in fact, the distant water cannot quench the thirst of the near.In fact, it is the fastest way to grasp the existing troops.

Alas, after October, the land of Huaxia is divided by warlords, and it will be difficult to think about reunification.Civil war is imminent.It's just that now she really can't say anything.We can only wait until after October, when the telegram contacted me.

"Military academies are important, but I think it is also crucial to open up the wisdom of the people." Kang Xing confirmed that the top priority should be to open up the wisdom of the people.The people of China in this period have no way to accept new affairs.Smoking. Big. Cigarettes and other things are not uncommon in China.

Li Yetong also said: "Well, there is still education. I don't even know the words. What else are we talking about?"

"There is also poverty. I heard that Chinese people are very poor, isn't that true? And I think the ideals and aspirations you say or what we say are actually not as realistic as a piece of bread in the eyes of the poor. . ” When I looked at old photos before, people of this period were dressed in shabby clothes.

"...The gap between the rich and the poor is very obvious. The poor can't afford food, and the rich are extravagant." Xue Ming said in a low voice.To be able to study abroad, the family is well-off.But they also don't know everything.

"After returning to China, do you have any more specific plans?" This time, Rose asked thoroughly.It was just a generalization before, but this time she wanted to know something specific.At least it gave her more than [-] pounds a clear use.

I have taken so much money from other people, if I don't talk about it, it's okay.There are indeed some bad things.Fortunately, the five of them had a clear plan on how to do things after returning to China.Even after signing the contract with Rose, detailed preparations were made.

Zhang Muyuan was the head of the five, so he pushed him to explain to Rose, "The five of us are going back, and we are going to the capital first. I told you about this before."

Rose nodded, signaling her to continue with her eyes.Of course she remembered this, otherwise she wouldn't have arranged for someone to go to the capital to monitor her nearby.First, she was worried that these people would take her money and run away.The second is to worry about these people and not do serious things with money.

"Afterwards, as we said before, we need a lot of funds for activities. Xinyu will go to Guangdong and develop the economy there first."

Nodding, that's right.Without money, who will follow you.The landlord's family has no surplus food, and they can't hire Er Zhuzi, either.

"We have been out for many years, and we don't know much about the domestic situation. Therefore, Xue Ming and I are going to stay in the capital first."

"The capital?"

"A classmate of mine in China sent me a telegram, saying that the capital is planning to build a university. It is currently under construction. It is estimated that it will be opened in April and May. I thought, I can go to the university first. Be a teacher there."

Rose squinted her eyes, thinking of the two most famous universities in Beijing in later generations, and regretted that she was a stick, and didn't pay attention to their school history at all.No wonder she had a look at it when she could only pass by.

"What about Kang Xing?" Rose asked, ignoring the question.Presumably Ye Tong would stay in the capital.

"Kang Xing entered Sichuan. There has been a saying in China since ancient times that there is no army without Sichuan. The governor there happens to be Kang Xing's uncle. Finding a job is not difficult."

Kang Xing interjected, "It's just a matter of time to catch a panda for you."

When Rose heard this, she nodded with a smile. "Well, it's best to get a pair. I want to keep them in our garden."

"As for me, I will be in charge of buying people and fabrics for you." Li Yetong said with a chuckle.

Upon hearing this, Rose said coquettishly, "Let's talk about it first, I don't want ugly ones."

Everyone immediately had a good time.

"Ah, I almost forgot." Rose exclaimed suddenly.

"What's the matter?" Seeing this, the five people quickly calmed down and looked at Rose.

Rose really almost forgot about the important matter, and quickly said seriously: "Fusang intends to invade China. I heard that there are many spies from Fusang in Huaxia."

"What?" Zhang Muyuan exclaimed.

"It's true. I attended a few banquets a few days ago. I heard it by accident." I remember that it was around 20s that Fusang launched a large-scale invasion of China.Almost [-] years from now.But that doesn't necessarily mean that they have no plans.

"Rose, can you tell us the specific things?" Zhang Muyuan was more mature and thoughtful.

"Okay, I remember that I went to a banquet last time. At a corner, I ran into an officer from Fusang. I saw that he was talking to the Earl. I didn't take it seriously at the time, so I just listened to him. ear."

"and then?"

"The Fusang officer told the earl that Fusang has already formulated three ten-year plans. The first ten-year plan is to send some special personnel to China to go undercover to earn a pivotal position within 20 years. The second ten-year plan The annual plan is to use some means to establish more concessions along the coast of Haikou in China. He also said that the British warships in the world are very powerful, and they are willing to exchange the taxes of the three provinces in Northeast China for the blueprints of British warships .”

"The three eastern provinces? Heilongjiang, Liaoning, and Jilin?" China's current concept of the three eastern provinces is not very complete.

"Well, he doesn't seem to have said it. I can't remember." Nine truths, with a lie.Rose has always believed that such lies are the most authentic and effective, making people credible.

"Even so, it is impossible for the taxes of the three northeastern provinces to fall into their hands."

"It is said to create conflicts and frictions. Then you can send troops or something. It seems that this is the third ten-year plan. Because it was already some distance away from them at that time, I don't know about these and the latter."

Fusang's wolfish ambition, Rose thought she had spoken out.Now it's up to them to pay attention.Even if you don't pay attention to it, there will be no ripples in your heart.In the future, when she is free, she will mention it, and these people should pay attention to Fusang.If the incident in Nanjing can be avoided, it will be regarded as a merit.

"That is to say, even if Fusang is going to be wrong with Huaxia, it will take two to thirty years." Isn't this plan too early?Kang Xing felt that there was no need to ask for such a long time.

"Then who knows. Huaxia is your motherland anyway. If you are willing to be calculated by others, who can stop it. Whether it is a subjugated slave or something else, that is your own choice. Isn't it?"

Although the five of them became disgusted with Fusang because of Rose's words.But most people think that Fusang thinks this way because of China's poverty and backwardness.After they succeed in reforming, Fusang's ambition will naturally be defeated.

After seeing off Li Yetong and others, Rose also returned to school.Rose lived on campus, and the dormitories where nobles stayed were very large.Equivalent to a modern suite.There is a maid's room in the room.So Rose asked Jenny to go to school with the telegraph.