Chapter 140 Artesinsin

Qiu Fengjia walked by the dredged wharf, overlooking the shipyard that had been half built, counting the pieces of factories behind him, and sighing in his heart.

According to the introduction of the young man who stayed abroad in France just now, although this place has not been fully built, most of the machines and equipment for foreigners have been put in place. It only needs to be unpacked, installed and debugged. If you give him some more time to enter the workers who know how to work for those machines, this place can become the whole of Taiwan. No! It is the most advanced and largest machine manufacturing bureau in the whole Qing Dynasty!

Although Li Mo said in front of him and Yan Fu that day, "If you don't go, I won't go." But the huge place in front of them, which they call the Keelung Industrial Zone, really can't make people believe the real surname of that sentence, or is Master Li really a god? Last time it was calculated that the Japanese Association would go to war with the Beiyang Mariners, and now it is counted that the Qing Dynasty Congress has been invaded by foreign captives again? So prepare here early?

Just looking at the scene in front of us, it is difficult to believe that this is an accidental painstaking effort**. You know, in the years when Liu Ming said to be the governor of Taiwan, he also built a shipyard and a machine manufacturing bureau in Taipei, but whether it is in terms of scale or quality, it is also a praise to describe it as a small witch!

Thinking of this, he took a breath again and turned his head to look at Li Mo. Before he could speak, the scene in front of him took the lead in crushing the corners of his mouth, holding his forehead and crying and laughing.

It turned out that Master Li didn't care about the surrounding shipyards and docks at all, but walked around Huang Zichen, looked left and right around the shiny braids, and studied it.

"Zichen, which girl did you cheat on your braids?"

"Puff!" Later, Du Dazhuang couldn't help covering his mouth, afraid that the laughter would scare the busy craftsmen around him. Huang Zichen was full of black lines on his forehead and sighed that he was not good at meeting people!

In the end, I couldn't stand that look. I had to untie the fake braids behind my head and said with a wry smile, "Young master, let's talk about what's in front of us first. If you like this braid, I will let you taste the enthusiasm of the mountain girl at night?"

"You said it!"

Master Li suddenly smiled, and the corners of his mouth were running. Qiu Fengjia was almost loaded into the sea. Is this the commander of the dove occupying the magpie's nest and robbing Hawaii, sweeping the Japanese book, taking down the Ryukyu, and building a large fleet from scratch?

Fortunately, Master Li is now famous. Everyone knows that there are only two maids around him. What's more, there are many women these days, and no one will say you. At most, there is a jealous word such as "the affectionate young master is a romantic talent, a jackal with a tiger and a leopard".

"Well, it's much more pleasing to the eye." Seeing that Huang Zichen pulled down his fake braids and returned to his high-spirited appearance of studying abroad, Li Mo laughed and carefully checked the situation of the shipyard.

From the perspective of scale, Huang Zichen obviously still has a lot of thought. In addition to the two dry docks that have been dug, both the layout and planning are much simpler than Hawaii at the beginning.

The only regret is that the construction site is a little deserted at this moment. The workers are surrounded in twos and threes, and they can't see the hot and fast energy like the Ryukyu Islands.

Judging from the overall layout, with the rapid construction of the Ryukyu shipyard, even if it cannot be completed on time, it will not have much impact, but it took more than a year to get this result, which still makes him a little frustrated.

On the contrary, Qiu Fengjia, who said that he would accompany Li Mo to Keelung, praised the shipyard. Let's not talk about how much silver the shipyard needs on such a large scale, just from here, he can get a glimpse of the excitement of Hawaii and Ryukyu today.

Li Mo didn't expect that Qiu Fengjia would really agree to accompany him to Keelung. At the beginning, recruiting the two people was purely a temporary intention, but he didn't expect that he really gained something. Unfortunately, Yan Fu took the lead in leaving on the pretext of official business.

Over the construction site, it was the rest area of the workers. The rows of neat dormitory buildings lit up, but what they saw later made everyone frown.

At this time, it was the afternoon, which should be the busiest time in the dormitory area, but at this moment, it seemed extremely deserted. Only a few people ran forward to say hello after seeing Huang Zichen's owner, and more numb eyes.

"What is this?"

Li Mo was stunned and turned his head. Huang Zichen had already said it first. It turned out that there was an outbreak of malaria near the factory, and even many workers were infected, so a large number of people were scared away. Some of them would rather find a house in a town a little far away than go back to the dormitory.

Malaria!

Hearing this word, Master Li's eyebrows suddenly frowned. Looking at the situation in the camp, the scale of this disease is not small!

Huang Zichen followed him with a helpless face. Even if he had fully protected the local climate as early as the beginning of his entry into Taiwan, according to European methods, he dug well water, prepared a large amount of lime for disinfection, and managed people and animals separately. The dormitory area was also said to send people to clean up, but he didn't expect this to happen!

But this can't be blamed on him. At the beginning of his visit to Taiwan, he used most of the craftsmen who were temporarily recruited from the mainland. Now it seems that these workers from the inland, especially in the north, are very unsuitable to the local climate. They are in good health and can support themselves. If they are not in good health, they will die within a few days of coming here, resulting in a serious loss of workers.

Even if it's in front of you, it's hard to keep it. Although it was later recruited from the local area to make up for the lack, the area near Keelung was mostly hilly and sparsely populated, and few people were willing to come to the shipyard, which caused a serious delay in progress.

Li Mo didn't expect the situation to be so bad, and compared with Ryukyu, Taiwan's terrain is more south, with deep forests and dense grass, humid and hot all year round, many mountains and miasma, and malaria and jaundice. Even the locals are often troubled by malaria and plague. Even the Japanese army in history who entered Taiwan are not tortured half to death by malaria. Live! Let's

Fortunately, it's Keelung. If I had let Huang Zichen go to Tainan at the beginning, I'm afraid there would be no more than one!

Labor has become a big stone in his heart. Not to mention here, even Ryukyu has a shortage of at least 300,000 according to Li Enfu's calculation! Although the weather in Ryukyu is slightly better than that in Taiwan, it is also a place prone to dampness and heat. If you don't prepare early, you will encounter this situation after immigrants arrive in a few years.

In fact, he has already felt this problem. After the last time the Pacific Army attacked Ryukyu, many soldiers felt unwell. Although it did not cause malaria and plague in the end, it gave him a reminder. In addition, there were many hot flashes in the places where the Pacific Army carried out its mission, so he Qiu Zishan and Lin Yongxiang have been ordered to purchase a large amount of golden chicken cream in South America and prepare to hand it over to the pharmaceutical factory to start work at night.

But after all, it is still short, and South America is far away. First of all, medicine should be given priority to Ryukyu. Even if it can be allocated to Huang Zichen, it is a drop in the bucket and can't solve the big problem.

So this matter must be started from the local area, and I don't know whether Taiwan produces golden chicken cream. Thinking of this, he couldn't help walking to Qiu Fengjia, who was born and raised. He pointed to the deserted dormitory and asked, "Mr. Qiu, I don't know what you think of these questions raised by Zichen?"

Since he came to Keelung, Li Mo has done nothing to avoid Qiu Fengjia. Obviously, he has regarded him as a dependable person and dares to be merciful in just a few days. Master Li is really extraordinary in doing things, which makes him secretly admire. At the same time, he also has a general understanding of the troubles encountered by Huang Zichen at present.

At this moment, when he heard Master Li asking, he also knew that there was a hidden consideration in it. He quickly arched his hand and said, "I don't dare to think it, but Zhong Qian has seen it for so long, but he has some experience. Please say it for your reference."

Qiu Fengjia sorted out his thoughts without delay. He continued: "At present, although Zichen believes that there are two problems that need to be solved urgently, in my opinion, this is actually a problem."

"Oh?" Hearing this, Huang Zichen was more anxious than Li Mo and hurried over to ask for advice, "Sir, you might as well say it directly."

"Although Zichen is trying to run the industrial zone well, he forgets the most important thing and integrates!" Integrate in? Huang Zichen was surprised, and Li Mo also frowned.

"The first thing for him to build a business is to integrate. The so-called strong dragon does not suppress the ground snake, which is what he means." Qiu Fengjia didn't seem to see the expressions of the two people. He explained, "Taiwan is not Hawaii or Ryukyu. If you want to build a business, you must first deal with officials and gentry. These people are somewhat open-minded, but some are conservative and stubborn, so they can't rely on money alone."

Huang Zichen nodded. He agreed with this very much. For more than a year, he spent a lot of money. In the end, the land was still inserted by Taifu Siqing. It can be seen that silver is not omnipotent. What's more, he spends money. On the contrary, he raises the appetite of those people and will only fill them up more and more.

"Taiwan is isolated overseas, and the folk customs are simple. Keelung is also the gateway to Taiwan. It is more exposed to overseas novelties. If there is government support, many people are willing to work in the factory." Seeing Huang Zichen nod, Qiu Fengjia smiled and said, "Zichen obviously didn't do a good job in this aspect. Since you have come to Taiwan, you should completely forget your previous identity and treat yourself as a Taiwanese. Don't stare at the craftsmen in other provinces. Although there are people in the court who will be more careful, I'm afraid no one here will doubt that you have a relationship with the young master, since Why do you have to be suspicious and stumbling?"

Huang Zichen's eyes lit up, but he dimmed in an instant. Although he was a little suspicious at the beginning, he was afraid that he would be seen to have a relationship with Li Mo, causing unnecessary speculation and trouble, but it was still very difficult to find the government to support him!

After all, Taiwan is not the young master. There are many officials and complex. In addition, it is also a place of concern for the court. It is still very difficult to get support openly, and he is not prepared for where to start.

Li Mo also frowned. To be honest, the reason why he was late to return to China for development was because of those intwined relationships. In the past, when I was reading, I traveled back. I could build a factory without any foundation and get a 10,000 mu of fertile land or something. Now it seems to be fake at all!

Because if you want to build a factory and encircle the land, you have to be promised!

The place has been leveled, and there are county officials, magistrates, magistrates, governors, governors, governors and so on. When you reach the ground, you have already spent countless money. Not to mention building a factory, it is estimated that it has been bankrupt several times!

It's like your own mother-in-law. You can do whatever you want! But if it's someone else's, you have to hook up with them first. First, you have to send gifts and meals around. Finally, it depends on whether they agree or not. Even if you arrive at the door, you must beware of whether you are jealous and secretly told his men and rushed over with a big knife.

It's hard to do!

Qiu Fengjia seemed to see the doubts of the two and said with a smile, "Zichen has been living in France for many years and has been living overseas. It is not a mistake to be familiar with the Taoism in the officialdom of the Qing Dynasty. In fact, in my opinion, this matter is not complicated. As long as you can get on the line of the new governor, Lord Tang, why worry about not getting support?"

Lord Tang? Tang Jingsong? Did he still come to Taiwan to serve as a governor?

Hearing Qiu Fengjia's words, Li Mo was stunned. Although he was an absolute novice in the officialdom at the end of the Qing Dynasty, he only remembered several well-known governors and officers such as Li Hongzhang and Zhang Zhidong, but he knew something about the governor of Taiwan.

This is mainly because Lord Tang is the first person to do "[***]"!

Historically, after Tang Jingsong ceded Taiwan to Japan in the Treaty of Shimonoseki, he angrily led the army and civilians of the whole island to resist together. Finally, in order not to lose the population, he did not have the opportunity to continue to blackmail the imperial court. Finally, he resolutely declared Taiwan's reading power, drew a clear line with the Qing Dynasty, established the Taiwan Ming Dynasty, and from the French. He bought arms and embarked on the road of resisting the Japanese army alone. Even Qiu Fengjia in front of him was involved in this matter.

As for his last telegram sent to the court, telling why he was reading, which has been circulated so far, the helplessness and grief in the message, no matter who sees it, he can't help but feel sad.

Although it still failed, it failed to block my own attack, and the non-humans had to withdraw from Taiwan in the end. This integrity and determination are very admirable. After returning to China, although he was not an official and was ready to support his old age, he still spared no effort to support the new, and became a rebellious competent with Kang Youwei, the leader of the Weixin faction. He not only generously contributed generously, but also personally supported the new school. He interpreted a Guangxi talent who had no background and no background to save the country, but finally he was depressed. There are many helpless dramas.

Since Lord Tang is very supportive of the reform, can we start from this aspect? Thinking of this, Li Mo immediately looked at Qiu Fengjia. Seeing that he looked confident, he immediately asked, "Mr. Qiu, do you already have a way?"

"Hehe..." Qiu Fengjia smiled and nodded: "There is a way, but it depends on whether the young master is reluctant to give up!"

"Are you willing?" Huang Zichen was stunned for a moment. He thought that Qiu Fengjia was going to let him pay some money. He immediately gritted his teeth and said, "Sir, how much does it cost!" Unexpectedly, Qiu Fengjia shook his head and smiled, "Zichen still doesn't understand! As an official, some people may be greedy for money, but although our Lord Tang dares not say that he is clean, he is by no means such a shameless person! Therefore, it is impossible to impress him with wealth and beauty.

Qiu Fengjia shook her head as she said, as if she had some regret for Huang Zichen's words just now. Li Mo also felt inappropriate. Thinking of his conjecture just now, he suddenly said, "Does Mr. Qiu mean to do what he like?"

"That's good." Qiu Fengjia immediately nodded: "According to my observation, Lord Tang came to Taiwan this time, not only to prepare for the Japanese version, but also with the preparation for the benefit of one side. He often talked about his predecessor Liu Ming and Liu. It can be seen that he wanted to imitate Lord Liu, and perhaps he also wanted to surpass him! But now the situation of the imperial court is difficult, and all parts of the country are building new schools and opening factories, so there are also big financial problems, which makes him full of ambition.

"So, we might as well give him a chance to win a great reputation!"

At this point, Huang Zichen and Li Mo's eyes lit up. Li Mo thought for a moment and asked, "Are you going to ask Zichen to report this industrial zone and let him supervise the construction?"

"No, the industrial zone is the painstaking efforts of the young master and Zichen. What's more, even if he is intentional, I'm afraid he can't control such a large industry." Qiu Fengjia quickly shook his head and hinted, "I think if the young master is willing, you might as well let Zichen pay for the construction of the railway!"

Railway construction?

Hearing these three words, Huang Zichen's eyes were completely bright. The original railway in Taiwan was built when Liu Ming was rumored to be the governor, but it was only a section from Keelung through Taipei to Hsinchu. If it can continue to be built and eventually connect the whole island, whether it is for the young master's future control here or after the construction of the industrial zone. Convenience is a great help.

More importantly, this is a good thing for the country and the people. Is there any greater achievement for local officials?

Thinking that if the railway can be built with the help of the government, it can justifiedly put the existing industry on the table, and recruit more workers from the inland in the name of repairing the railway, Huang Zichen seemed to see the scene of the construction of the industrial zone, and immediately held Qiu Fengjia's hand excitedly and thanked him repeatedly.

Li Mo was also very happy, but at the same time, he also heard the selfishness in Qiu Fengjia's heart!

Although he only said that he would accompany him to visit Taiwan this time, the intention of defecting was very obvious, but after all, he was not a Chinese abroad, and he still cut off the plot of the Qing Dynasty and Taiwan in his heart, so he suggested to use the construction of the railway as a name. Because no matter what your future is, the railway can't be taken away, so this is equivalent to an investment. Even if Master Li is beaten back to Hawaii in the future and dare not see anyone, this railway will leave Taiwan to continue to benefit the people!

But this selfishness is harmless. As a literati and a famous scholar, who has a bad reputation? For them, it is a great kindness to benefit their hometown, which can be passed down in history.

Hehe, Master Li immediately liked him and laughed and said, "I think it's better to have Mr. Qiu. How about helping Zichen build this railway together?"

Sure enough, when he heard that Li Mo decided to let him stay to supervise the construction of the road to assist Huang Zichen, Qiu Fengjia suddenly blushed excitedly and quickly thanked him, saying that he would be willing to cooperate with Huang Zichen and build a shipyard and industrial zone early.

Only Du Dazhuang seemed to be unhappy. He frowned and swept around. Thinking of the scene of the plague disaster area described by the old man, he couldn't help shivering and suggested, "Young master, what should I do about the plague? Why don't I just let someone set fire here?!"

"Bastard!" Master Li kicked away and was furious! This guy probably released him to kill and set fire to Ryukyu last time, and he actually came up with a way to purify arson. Although this often happened in the ancient pandemic, this is an industrial zone! It's hard to build up, but you actually want to set fire! Is this a suggestion? Or trick-or-treating?

Seeing Du Dazhuang's grievance, Qiu Fengjia, who was in a good mood, suddenly laughed and asked first, "Zichen has been looking for foreigners to buy golden chicken and frost to treat malaria?"

Huang Zichen nodded and didn't understand why he asked this. Is there any better medicine to treat malaria and jaundice than Jinjina cream these days? Qiu Fengjia did not answer. He went to the grass in the distance and searched carefully. Suddenly, he pulled up a few wormock grasses and smiled and said, "This is called artemisia. It is recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica that it can cure malaria and jaundice. Compared with what foreign priests often say, the effect of golden chicken and frost is a little worse, but it is better in prolific. It is available in Taiwan and Fujian. In the past, Taiwan disasters, we Taiwanese locals use this to boil water. Zichen might as well try this.

"Yes! Why didn't I think of it?" Without waiting for Huang Zichen to be happy, Master Li suddenly patted his thigh, which made Du Dazhuang quickly dodge, thinking that the young master was going to vent his anger on him again.

artemisinin!

Although Master Li was not a chemist in his previous life, he had also heard of such a name. Seeing that Qiu Fengjia was full of confidence, he must have guessed correctly. The ancients' treatment of malaria by eating wormeas has long been recorded, but the modern people who are used to using western medicine in later generations and spoiled can't think of it! As for Huang Zichen, because he also received Western-style education, the first thing he thought of after the outbreak of malaria must be Jinji Nashuang, so he ignored the good things left by his ancestors!

Unlike the golden chicken cream produced in South America, there are many places of artemisia. If it can be extracted by the laboratory as soon as possible, and with the golden chicken cream that has been produced now, it will definitely be a sharp tool to treat malaria!

Moreover, there is a lot of rain in southern China and southern China, hot weather, and malaria plagues occur from time to time. Naturally, people can't afford expensive golden chicken frost, so every year a large number of people die of illness due to poor treatment. If you develop artemisinin by yourself, you can definitely make a lot of money!

The most important thing is that we can also take the opportunity to develop artemisinin to operate the chemical research laboratory that has done nothing since its establishment, which is simply killing one stone!

Thinking of this, I always thought of what to do. Master Li, who was about to arrange for Huang Zichen to buy a large number of artemisia. When he was shipped back to Hawaii for refining, he suddenly saw Duan Fei running over with a grim face, and he had already stuffed it in his hand before he could ask for a message.

"I just received it on the ship."

"On the boat?"

Before Qiu Fengjia understood how he could receive the telegram on the ship, he saw Master Li, who received the telegram, and his eyes suddenly shuddered, and his heart was shocked.

What happened?!.

(to be continued)