My Apprenticeship to Uncle Jiu: I Was a Warlord in the Republic of China

"Yes, for cultivators like me, if we are tainted by too much worldly energy, the cause and effect will affect our cultivation. Now he has led so many wars and has been tainted with so much sin of killing."

"His cultivation level has not regressed, but it shouldn't have increased either. However, when I captured the snake demon with him last time, I found that his cultivation level has reached the fifth level of human master. Obviously, his practice has not been affected at all!"

After hearing what Uncle Jiu said, Zhe Gu was even more puzzled, "Could it be that Ah Li has some special constitution or bloodline? Otherwise, why is he not affected?"

Uncle Jiu shook his head and helped Zhe Gu sit down. "Sister, don't worry about this. You should take good care of your pregnancy and give me a big fat boy, who can inherit our ambition to carry forward Maoshan!"

"As for Ah Li's uniqueness, it may be related to Huang Silang, but it doesn't seem to be a bad thing at the moment, so there's no need to worry about it!"

Jiang Li was naturally unaware of the conversation between Uncle Jiu and Zhe Gu. After he came down the mountain just now, he immediately ordered Ah San to go to Tengteng County to transfer the cavalry company and motorcycle brigade.

After all, the British are well-known for their inexplicable arrogance. Since you need help from them, it’s okay to be a little humble.

They waited until the afternoon before Ah San came back with his men. Sun Yousheng came up and saluted, "Greetings, Commander. The cavalry company has been ordered to report!"

When Jiang Li heard him deliberately emphasize the three words "cavalry company", he knew he was asking about the two hundred horses. "Okay, I know what you mean. Let's talk about the cavalry battalion later. Let's get down to business first!"

At this time, Han Yong appeared from nowhere and complimented with a smile, "I heard that County Chief Jiang won a great victory and his power has been further strengthened. This is really cause for celebration!"

"Manager Han is well-informed, and the market is also on the rise. I heard that if I didn't come in person, you wouldn't plan to get off the boat!"

Jiang Li teased in a sarcastic tone.

"What are you talking about, County Magistrate Jiang? I am just a humble businessman, how dare I do this!"

"I am following your orders and running around to contact Western merchants for you. I met William Lawrence a while ago."

"That guy is not only a big businessman, but also a baron of Great Britain. Unfortunately, he has a stubborn temper like a donkey, and he looks so arrogant that he treats everyone as if they owe him money."

"But since I have accepted the county magistrate's request and have endured his numerous harassments, I have finally invited him here."

"But that guy refused to get off the boat when he arrived at the dock, and insisted that you go and invite him in person. I had no choice but to alert the county magistrate. I hope you will be magnanimous and not blame me for my incompetence!"

After saying this, he clasped his fists, bowed deeply and saluted.

Jiang Li had never blamed him in the first place, and now that he had made his words watertight, he immediately pulled him up and said, "Alright, alright, how could I blame Manager Han?"

"Today, in order to establish contact with the West, it's okay even if I greet him in person, as long as he is really a big businessman as you said!"

Han Yong understood what Jiang Li meant as soon as he heard it, and immediately patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, County Magistrate Jiang, William Lawrence is definitely a big businessman with a lot of say in both the political and business circles, this is absolutely true!"

"You and I have worked together so many times, so naturally I trust you."

"Okay, let's go and pick up the Englishman, lest he gets impatient and causes trouble!"

He patted Han Yong on the shoulder, then got on a motorcycle and headed for the dock.

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Speaking of this wharf, it is actually just outside Renjia Town. As mentioned in the previous article, Renjia Town has developed water transportation and there is a large wharf on the riverside.

After Jiang Li took over Dongshan County, he stationed a company of troops near the dock just in case.

They rode horses and took a car for just over ten minutes before arriving at the dock.

At first glance, I saw a wooden boat about 30 meters long and looking very new parked at the dock.

On the boat, there was a blond middle-aged man wearing a top hat, a suit, a tie, leather shoes, and holding a silver cane. He was standing on the side of the boat and looking at him.

Jiang Li gave an order and asked Sun Yousheng to divide the cavalry company and the motorcycle brigade into two rows, while he himself took a few Taoist soldiers and went to the boat with Han Yong.

But as soon as he walked in, he saw that the boat did not seem as new as it looked from a distance. It was just a layer of paint on the outside of the old wooden boat.

"Whose boat is this, Manager Han? Why don't you hire a new boat to transport the goods? I hope it won't get into any accidents on the way due to disrepair!"

Han Yong listened to Jiang Li's ridicule and complained, "Mr. County Governor, you don't know, I made some money from these trips, and wanted to buy a big ship to transport goods, but when I asked about the price, it was so expensive. In the end, I don't know how many connections I had to make, but I was able to buy such an old ship at a high price."

"But the Englishman thought the boat was too old and insisted that I paint it before getting on board. I had no choice but to spend a lot of money again. You see..."

Jiang Li interrupted immediately, "Alright, alright, it costs a little to paint. If you sell me a truck, it's enough for you to paint it ten times. Now I'd better act as your middleman and let me communicate with him properly, so that all the anger you've endured along the way will not be in vain!"

Han Yong calmed down after hearing this.

Soon, they got on the boat, but William Lawrence did not move. Jiang Li glanced at Han Yong, then he walked between the two of them and introduced them to each other.

Seeing that he had no reaction, Jiang Li smiled and clasped his fists and said, "I am Jiang Li, the county magistrate of Dongshan County. It was I who asked Shopkeeper Han to invite His Excellency the Baron to come here. I wonder if His Excellency the Baron can get off the boat now!"

After hearing this, William turned around with a proud look on his face and said in his strange accent, "My name is William Lawrence, an honorary baron of the British Empire. You made me wait on the ship for a long time. I swear to God, I am very angry now!"

Jiang Li frowned slightly when he heard this, but he quickly reacted. Now that China's national strength is declining, many things can only be imported from other places, so he can only lower his posture.

Then he explained with a smile, "Because I fought a big battle before and now I am in charge of the finishing work, so they asked me to spend more time."

"But when I heard that you were a distinguished noble, I immediately gave up my work and received you with the highest standard of etiquette. I hope that Your Excellency the Baron can accept my most sincere apology."

After saying that, he saluted again.

When William heard what Jiang Li said, his expression immediately improved a lot. "In that case, I accept your apology. Let's get off the boat now. I've had enough of the bumpy days on this broken boat!"

After saying that, he called out and led a few followers to walk down the boat. After he walked past, Jiang Li smelled an extremely strong scent of perfume mixed with his body odor.

Ah San leaned over to Jiang Li's ear and whispered, "Master, this foreigner is too arrogant. Do you want me to kill him?"