Song Biao's words were definitely suspected of treason during this period. The source of the Russo-Japanese War was that the Russians were too domineering and shameless. After the Boxer Rebellion, various countries withdrew their troops one after another, but the Russians continued to retain more than 150,000 troops in the Northeast.

stationed troops, and forcefully refused the withdrawal requests made by the Manchu Qing government and foreign powers. He was so arrogant that he even penetrated his forces into northern Korea.

After long-term negotiations and negotiations with various countries, in April 1903, Russia decided to gradually withdraw its troops, but put forward seven conditions that actually wanted to monopolize the Northeast. After being rejected by the Qing government, in May 1903, the Russian army began to increase significantly.

The troops stationed in the Northeast also prohibit foreigners from entering the Northeast.

In order to prevent Russia from occupying the Northeast, the Qing government proposed to other countries the idea of ​​opening up various commercial ports in the Northeast, trying to balance Russia with the help of Britain, the United States, France and other countries. This proposal was rejected by Russia, which declared that if the Qing government categorically opened up to other countries, Russia would send troops to Beijing.

At this point, with the support of Britain, the United States and other countries, Japan began to fully prepare for war and launched the Russo-Japanese War in the Northeast. The Qing government chose to remain neutral and secretly tried its best to help Japan, providing intelligence, food and other support. Officials from various parts of the Northeast

They secretly supported bandits from various places to assist the Japanese army.

In the Northeast at this time, whether it was the official people or the bandits and horse thieves, everyone supported Japan more than Russia. Russia's arrogance and domineering behavior in the Northeast were already outrageous. In order to collect money and materials, they went to war with Japan.

, imposed exorbitant taxes, looted and occupied, and at the same time prohibited official correspondence between the Qing government and local officials, with the intention of completely occupying the Northeast.

Judging from the current situation, supporting Japan is patriotic, but is it really so?

What Song Biao said sounded true, but Major Huada didn't believe it at all. He knew the Chinese too well and guessed that the Russians had given Song Biao greater benefits. Considering that Song Biao's caravan originally had a relationship with the Russians

Due to the special cooperative relationship, Major Hanada felt that this was the only correct answer.

Thinking of this, Major Hanada simply reminded Song Biao very frankly: "Mr. Song, please believe in our country's determination to form an alliance with the heroes of Guandong. Let's put it this way, no matter how the Russians promise to help you, we can completely replace you, and

Just a lot more."

Song Biao said seriously to Huatian Shaozu: "If the imperial court wants to choose a side and summons people and martyrs to help, I will definitely go there. Since the imperial court does not choose a side, what else can we, the common people, choose? I just want to take advantage of this opportunity to make more friends.

Earn some money and support your family. If you don't become a family member, you won't know how expensive firewood and rice are. With so many brothers following you, you still have to find ways to make more money. I hope Major Hanada will understand."

Huatian Shaozuo said: "Mr. Song, I know that the current price of food in southern Liaoning has risen very sharply. If you agree, we can double the originally agreed price of food and purchase it at 35 silver yuan per load.

Grain that comes into your hands.”

Song Biao waved his hand and said: "The most expensive period of food has to wait until around the Chinese New Year. I have 40,000 tons of food in my hands. I won't give up until I sell it for a high price of two million silver dollars. What do you think about this issue?"

Don't say anything else. If the result of cooperating with you is to lose hundreds of thousands of silver dollars, wouldn't I be too stupid? Are the Chinese as stupid as you think?"

Major Huada said hurriedly: "Mr. Song, I have no intention of letting you suffer any loss. The Imperial Army is indeed short of food at the moment. Since you want a price of fifty silver dollars per load, we can completely agree, but there is an additional condition.

, that means you should help us, not Russia. We, the Japanese Empire, sincerely want to make friends with your court and people, and have absolutely no intention of deceit. We also ask Mr. Song to distinguish right from wrong and help our country to defeat the white Russians together.

people."

At this time, the female translator also suddenly reminded: "Mr. Song, you may not know that in order to raise money to purchase grain, Village Leader Liu mortgaged the Niujiabao Copper Mine to my country Zhengjin Bank!"

The Niujiabao copper mine was mined during the Qianlong period, and was not fully mined until the mid-1980s. However, there is also a rock-type deep mine gold mine below it, which has been mined for a longer period of time.

If calculated in terms of scale, Niujiabao Copper Mine is a medium-sized gold-associated copper mine with a high copper content. It’s strange that Japan is not covetous!

Song Biao was not surprised and said sarcastically: "Then you can ask for it from the leader of the Liu Village. If it doesn't work, I will sell it to the Russians and sell all the grain to them. We are in the caravan business. If you send

A large force came over, and we took 60 horses away. China is so big, and there is no place where you can't mess around. The most economical way is to make money! At this time, you still want to stop me from making a fortune. I think you, a female translator, can't do it.

You have the level of a pig's head, and you can do some clever tricks to make yourself a baby?"

The female translator's face was pale and her silver teeth clenched.

Song Biao didn't know what she was gritting. If he hadn't seen that she and Major Hanada were guests, he would have smashed them with the butt of his rifle. In fact, he knew very well that the current Japanese army basically did not train female officers. The so-called female translator 100

% is a civilian spy trained by the Black Dragon Society. He is a vanguard of the invasion of China. To a large extent, he is even less of a thing than the Japanese army.

He shook his head disdainfully and was about to get up and leave.

Hanada Nakanosuke originally deliberately allowed the female translator to make threats, but when he saw that Song Biao didn't care about this little trick, he immediately scolded the female translator: "Sachiko, how can you talk to the leader of Song Village like this? If this matter falls apart because of you, how could it be possible?

Can you take full responsibility? Apologize to Village Master Song now!"

Astonishingly, the female translator suddenly became very docile and immediately said to Song Biao: "I'm sorry, Master Song, I made a mistake. Please forgive me. I, the Empire of Japan, have no intention of embarrassing Mr. Song. It's just a matter of business."

The contract should still be abided by, not to mention that you regard yourself as a businessman. Chinese businessmen have regarded integrity as the foundation of their business since ancient times, so please be more careful!"

Song Biao looked at the female translator in surprise and said, "Sir, do I need you to teach me how to do business? You are such a talkative woman. When men are talking about things, what are you talking about here?"

This is really embarrassing.

Master Biao was very angry. In fact, they didn't understand what a different kind of guy Song Biao was. Even his parents, who were top students, didn't understand him.

Hanada Nakanosuke also had to stand up and bowed to Song Biao: "I'm sorry, Mr. Song, I always fail to discipline my subordinates. Please calm down and don't let these trivial matters affect the relationship between our army and your husband."

Song Biao gave an indifferent smile that was halfway between angry and not angry, and replied casually: "Major Huatian, I don't need to mention the old grudge that your Japanese army sent troops to hunt down my brothers and me. You are the Japanese army, with more people and more guns.

, I can't afford to offend you, but you have to understand that these 40,000 loads of grain in my hand were stolen with my life, what does it have to do with you? I also robbed the copper mine. In this world, being able to rob is the truth. You

If you want to stop me from getting rich, I have no choice but to fight with you. Besides, you said that Liu Tongpao borrowed 100,000 silver yuan from you and signed a receipt. Regardless of whether this is true or not, does it have anything to do with me? Could it be that I

Is it his heir or his son?"

Hanada Nakanosuke was speechless for a while, unable to refute Song Biao logically, but he still discussed: "It is indeed our mistake, but now that the commercial contract has been signed, if the owner of Liu Village is unable to repay, our country's Zhengjin Bank can only accept the copper

Mine property rights.”

Song Biao said: "Don't go to such trouble. Dealing with you is really a waste of money. Let's talk about Zhengjin Bank and the copper mine later. I have no money right now, and I want to continue to hoard food and wait for a higher price before selling it. As for

I don’t think we’ll talk about other things today, Zhuzi, see the guests off for me!”

"Yes, the boss!"

Zhao Tingzhu was already snickering secretly. He naturally knew that Song Biao was not that stingy, but in dealing with these little Japanese, their master Biao was really very cunning. He even ate twelve gold bars from others without giving a smile.

Hanada Nakanosuke originally wanted to talk about some romantic matters, but since Song Biao had already intended to see off the guests, he was too embarrassed to stay and chat, so he had to stand up and said: "I'm really sorry, I'll come back later, Mr. Song, see you later!"

Song Biao cupped his hands and said, "See you later, Major Huatian. Let's talk again after I clear up all the mess in the village!"

Zhao Tingzhu raised his hand with a smile and said to Hanada Nakanosuke: "I'm sorry, Hanada Major, please!"

Hanada Nakanosuke had no choice but to leave the Nandianzi Inn with the group of Japanese soldiers escorted by Zhao Tingzhu. When they left, Song Biao was very dissatisfied and ordered the shopkeeper: "Put the little Japanese teacups in

I threw it away and gave me another pot of tea, what a damn bad luck!"

Shopkeeper Ma nodded and replaced the tea cup himself. Just as he was about to speak, there was a burst of gunshots outside the inn. The crackling was so violent that everyone was surprised.

Song Biao hurriedly ran to the door of the inn, only to see stray bullets flying in the street. A group of Russians entered the Nandian Village, and happened to collide with Hanada Nakanosuke and other Japanese soldiers. Both sides immediately started shooting indiscriminately.

This group of Russian soldiers was still about 70 people in size, and they were also protecting a caravan. How could the dozen or so Japanese soldiers under Major Hanada stop so many Russian soldiers? They soon suffered heavy losses. Fortunately, Zhao Tingzhu and other brothers

They dodge quickly and immediately lead the brothers back to the inn.

Hanada Nakanosuke and the female translator also fled back to the inn in a panic, shooting while retreating. They fled in an extremely embarrassed manner, and when they were about to retreat, Song Biao's eyes lit up, and he suddenly rushed forward and killed Hanada Nakanosuke.

The assistant kicked him out and knocked the female translator down at the door of the inn.

Before these little Japanese could react, Song Biao had already closed the door of the inn.

There was a hail of gunfire and bullets outside, and I don’t know how many people were killed.
Chapter completed!