228. It's Really Just Gobang (Please Order All)

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When you become famous and publish a single book for sale, the royalties will increase accordingly.

The newspaper will not make things difficult for others.

"What about two?"

Bai Gui asked.

He just heard clearly that Ryuko Tanabe said that the Asahi Shimbun had put forward two conditions.

To be honest, the first condition was not too harsh, and was actually of some benefit to him. As for the second point, he became a little curious.

"The second is to ask you to take a job at the Asahi Shimbun as a editorial commentator."

There was a layer of coffee stains on Ryuko Tanabe's lips. Under the light of the cafe, she looked intellectual and beautiful.

This is a woman who is good at taking advantage of opportunities to spread her charm.

"Social commentator, what's the benefit?"

Bai Gui was also a little surprised. Asahi Shimbun often invites well-known writers and celebrities to serve as editorial commentators to evaluate some social news and current affairs news. This seems to be an inconspicuous position.

But once there is, it is equivalent to being promoted to a social celebrity.

They are similar to the editors of the commentary section of the Democratic Progressive Newspaper, except they have more freedom.

A temporary job!

With this position, most people can't do anything to him even if they want to.

It is equivalent to sheltering under the banner of Asahi Shimbun.

Japan at this moment is very different from the shogunate era. The merchant class of townspeople became very powerful and replaced the samurai class. The two are no longer the same. To be more extreme, the power behind Asahi is equivalent to the plutocratic power in Japan's later period.

warrior?

That's the end of the old days!

Attack some forces and win over some forces.

It is impossible for Bai Gui to offend everyone in Japan. It is enough to offend the samurai. Anyway, everyone is crying for beatings now, but it is different if he offends the Japanese chaebol...

In addition, the "Asahi Shimbun" at this time was one of Japan's three major newspapers alongside the "Yomiuri Shimbun" and "Mainichi Shimbun".

The president behind Asahi, Murayama Ryuhei, is the king of Japanese news.

"I applied for this specially for you."

"Forget about what happened before, you have to thank me for this!"

Tanabe Ryuko chuckled and handed him a letter, which was an employment letter from Asahi Shimbun to Shiro Gui.

Bai Gui thanked him endlessly.

"There's no need to be so grateful..." Ryuko Tanabe saw Bai Gui's sincere expression, covered her mouth and giggled, "Asahi asked you because you are an international student and can evaluate some things more objectively."

"identity?"

Bai Gui somewhat understood. Newspapers cannot only recruit commentators from their own country. Some matters will appear more objective when foreigners comment on them. However, the Asahi newspaper's policy is to be "non-partisan and impartial", so there is no need to worry about bad things.

Even if there is, just resign when the time comes.

Anyway, it's a temporary job, and it involves some things. Ask him to comment on it, and then give him some remuneration.

"This is the novel writing material Asahi gave you, please put it away."

Ryuko Tanabe handed over another envelope, which was very thick.

Bai Gui's Great Qin Empire has published four issues, and Asahi also wants the copyright. The original manuscript of the novel can be taken from the four issues of the Democratic Progressive Newspaper, so the polishing materials given were only from these four issues.

A total of three hundred and sixty yen.

A lot of income.

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As Bai Gui became famous in one fell swoop, major writers and literary figures came to the fore, and then the Asahi Shimbun published the novel about the Qin Empire. The name Bai Gui not only has a certain reputation in Japan, but is also well-known among students studying in Japan. Some Qing literary giants who pay attention to current affairs in Japan also noticed this newcomer.

Embassy in Japan.

"The Great Qin Empire is reforming to become stronger... take a closer look, is there any chaos involved?"

Minister Wu said to some clerks in the embassy.

He planned to report this matter to Yanjing, so as to enhance the prestige of the Qing Dynasty. At the same time, this is also a good performance of his management as the minister in Japan. After all, No. 1 High School is a school that he personally manages...

But I am afraid that something unexpected might happen if there is information about the rebellious party.

That's a mistake!

"Mr. Hui, there is nothing involved in the rebellion. They are all based on historical facts and describe the contents of Qin Xiaogong and Shang Yang's reforms."

The clerk replied.

"That's good!"

"I will discuss it with Ambassador Hu later, but it is too late. I will send a telegram now to send this message to the Shanghai Stock Exchange. As for you, you will also take this issue of the novel, the Asahi newspaper and other materials to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, and then sit down Train, hurry up and arrive at Yanjing..."

Minister Wu breathed a sigh of relief.

The fee for sending a telegram is eight cents per word, plus two cents and four cents for every province. Confidential and foreign texts are charged double. Therefore, it would cost dozens of oceans to send one or two sentences, and the embassy generally could not afford it.

Just as he was leaving the office, there was suddenly a voice outside the door.

"Brother Chu, I finally see you."

A young man in a suit and leather shoes walked over, followed by a girl in a pink and white dress. When the young man walked two or three steps away from Minister Wu, he suddenly gave him a bear hug. He was very friendly and seemed to be an old friend.

"Brother Xiongqi, aren't you studying abroad at the University of Munich in Germany?"

"Oh, look at my memory. You have just graduated. It is late October. You came from Germany by boat. The time is right..."

Minister Wu slapped his head and smiled: "I've forgotten everything."

Before returning to China, a considerable number of students who have studied abroad often choose to stay in Japan for a while. One reason is to get information about the country, after all, the domestic situation changes too fast, and the other is to prepare for returning to China.

So Minister Wu thought that Bai Xiongqi was the same.

He was also a student who studied in Germany in the early years, but he returned to China earlier and was assigned as a minister.

"No, at first, my brother was too busy with official duties, so it's understandable that he was busy and confused."

Bai Xiongqi took off his windbreaker and placed it on the hanger of the embassy. He was wearing a close-fitting European suit inside. Seeing the latest newspaper on the table, he also held it in his hand and read it while talking.

"Your master Jin Quan is the Minister of Military Affairs. After studying in Germany, you will definitely be entrusted with important tasks after returning to China."

Minister Wu smiled faintly.

"What's the matter? Isn't it settled yet?"

Bai Xiongqi shook his head. He also wanted to return to China as soon as possible, but this matter could not be rushed. In ancient times, there was a shortcut to Zhongnan. Now studying abroad is also waiting for the price. If he waits for his teacher to arrange it later, he can return to China and take up a high position. Otherwise, if he returns too soon, he may not be able to take up a position after the selection of the Ministry of Personnel.

Therefore, it is just right to stay in Japan for a while.

"Who is this?"

Minister Wu noticed the girl following Bai Xiongqi.

A ginkgo-colored glittering printed satin dress with a sweetheart neckline, revealing a small piece of water-red thin silk shirt in front of the chest, and a string of pearls on the shirt, which is very gorgeous.

"My sister Xiuzhu, just came back from Ameiken Country, and returned to China with me."

Bai Xiongqi introduced.

An unexpected change!

No one expected that Bai Gui, who had just "showed weakness", would suddenly draw his sword. They thought that this time, the challenge to the Yagyu Kendo Club would end here.

It came too suddenly.

Liu Sheng Yichi did not expect this. His pupils suddenly shrank and he retreated quickly to avoid the approaching sword. However, because of this unpreparedness, he was taken advantage of first, and the momentum he had just built up was suddenly interrupted, which caught him off guard.

For a powerful swordsman, the moment of drawing the sword is crucial!

He was approached and could not draw his sword.

Bai Gui, who was approaching Liu Sheng Yichi, merged his sword and hand into one, constantly biting and entangled, and actually tried to take Liu Sheng Yichi's stick sword. The tip of the bamboo sword kept hitting Liu Sheng Yichi's right hand holding the sword.

Pi Gua Quan - Transformed into Goose Hand!

This is a sword technique taken from Pi Gua Quan, with the goose beak biting tightly.

Liu Sheng Yichi had never encountered such a scene before. He was beaten so hard that he had no room for maneuver and could not draw his sword. He could only be forced to be on the defensive.

"Attack your mind first, break your spirit!"

"Take your sword!"

"Senior Liu Sheng, what do you think of my advice to you?"

Bai Gui said while fighting, speaking very quickly.

Surprise attack, no, these two words are too harsh, he was attacking by surprise!

Anyway, he had said before that this time was for the sake of Senior Liu Sheng's wish, not for a duel, so it was not so important whether he attacked or not, and he had already beaten so many people, so it was not so despicable to take the lead.

Liu Sheng Yi's face became more and more gloomy, he pursed his lips, untied the belt with the cane knife, and pushed the tip of the knife forward with his backhand, not avoiding the goose beak, and hit Bai Gui's elbow.

This is the flaw of this move.

No matter how strong the goose beak bites, the weakness is on the goose's curved neck.

"Young man, don't be too young and arrogant, you are not my opponent even if you take the lead!"

"Young and arrogant?"

"Senior Liu Sheng, you are wrong, and some people have said that I am too steady, let me be a little more rampant!"

After a few moves, relying on the intuition from fighting on the battlefield, Liu Sheng Yi immediately saw the weakness.

But when the stick sword was pushed, Bai Gui did not avoid it, but leaned forward, holding the blade of the stick sword with his left elbow, approaching Liu Shengyi with less than half a step away, holding the bamboo sword in his right hand, and knocking it upward with the handle of the bamboo sword.

Hit Liu Shengyi's chin.

As if hit by a heavy hammer, Liu Shengyi took a few steps back. When everyone saw clearly, his lower jaw was deformed and blood was oozing from his mouth and nose.

"Since Senior Liu Sheng is unwilling to teach me more, then today's battle will end here! If you want to challenge me again, please publish a formal challenge in the newspaper, and don't do these petty things..."

"I wonder what Senior Liu Sheng thinks?"

"I forgot that Senior Liu Sheng doesn't like to talk!"

Bai Gui took back the bamboo sword, shook his head, and sighed.

He looked at the bloodstains on the bamboo sword with some disgust, abandoned the sword and walked away.

Clank, clank, waves of echoes rang out.

Walked out of the Japanese house.

"Brother Meihe's actions are really gratifying."

"I didn't expect these Japanese warriors to be so despicable, actually using their numbers to bully the minority..."

"..."

The Japanese students gathered around Bai Gui and said with a smile.

We share the same humiliation and the same honor.