Chinese martial arts! Grandmaster

Chapter 149 Telepathy! Bible Spiritual Cultivation
Zeng Xuanhuai nodded and put the list away.

Now that we have conquered the Austro-Hungarian Concession, we must take away everything we can.

What cannot be taken away cannot be given to Westerners for their own good.

As for the muskets and cannons seized from the armory, although Chen Jie was very disdainful of them in his heart, they were currently very useful to Ximen Tang.

Although the Austro-Hungarian coalition forces stored bullets and artillery shells separately from muskets and cannons, bullets and artillery shells could be purchased with money.

These are standard weapons of Westerners. The Daqian Military Department spent a large amount of silver to purchase cannons and muskets from Westerners.

The backbones of the "Westernization Movement" such as Xu Shichang and Wang Liankui purchased a large number of weapons from the West.

of course,

There is a generation gap in the weapons that the Military Affairs Council purchases from the West.

Especially artillery, there is a huge generation gap.

The artillery that the Daqian Dynasty purchased from Westerners was almost crushed by the latest artillery of the Western coalition forces.

This was also the important reason why the Beiyang Fleet was beaten throughout and finally wiped out when facing the Japanese fleet.

However, there is no generation gap between bullets and artillery shells.

Simon Hall seized the Austro-Hungarian coalition's muskets and artillery, so it was not difficult for him to obtain bullets and artillery shells.

Completely different from Yan Kuangtu's idea, Chen Jie only let the elites of Ximen Hall use the captured muskets and cannons for training.

The brothers of Ximen Hall would have no chance of winning if they fought against the 100,000-strong Western coalition forces with the same weapons.

The artillery battalion of Ximen Hall needs to be equipped with firepower that can crush the West.

Mortars and assault rifles, imminent.

Next,
Zeng Xuanhuai took a deep breath and said solemnly:

"Sir, in addition to these things, we also captured more than a thousand families of Austro-Hungarians in the concession."

"I have released all the Daqian citizens imprisoned in the prison, but I have not allowed them to leave yet. Instead, they are gathered at the back door."

Chen Jie nodded and ordered:

"Let these Daqian people leave through the back door. Whether they can escape depends on their luck."

"They were imprisoned in the prison and had no idea about our attack on the Austro-Hungarian coalition forces."

"Even if they escape and are caught by Westerners again, it will not have any impact on us. Instead, it will cause countless speculations from Westerners."

Zeng Xuanhuai agreed, "Okay! Got it, I'll ask someone to do it now."

"But sir, what about the families of the Austro-Hungarians? More than a thousand people, are we going to let them leave?"

Chen Jie narrowed his eyes and asked, "Mr. Zeng, what do you think we should do?"

Zeng Xuanhuai's eyes were calm, and it was unknown what he was thinking. He said in a deep voice:
"Sir, if we let these people go, there will be endless troubles!"

Chen Jie showed an intriguing expression on his face, and said to Zeng Xuanhuai:
"Mr. Zeng, you used to be a clerk in the Military Affairs Department. You should know a lot about handling prisoners of war!"

"Tell me, how should we deal with this specifically?"

Zeng Xuanhuai's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he said coldly:

"Sir, if we follow the laws of Daqian, we will detain the prisoners and exchange them for hostages with the enemy country!"

"But we are the Ximen Hall 'righteous group', not the Daqian army!"

"I mean only one thing - kill!"

finished,

Zeng Xuanhuai stopped talking and remained silent.

When the others around heard this, they were completely stunned.

Damn it——!
This scholar has never practiced martial arts, but he is very cruel!

More than a thousand families of Austro-Hungarians were killed, not a single one was spared?
Cruel enough, vicious enough, and decisive enough!
After hearing this, Chen Jie looked at Zeng Xuanhuai with new eyes.

Yan Kuangtu also felt a chill down his spine at this moment. Killing prisoners on the battlefield is a big taboo.

What’s more, these were not prisoners of war, but unarmed Austro-Hungarian family members, mostly the elderly, the weak, women and children.

Zeng Xuanhuai also seemed to know the concerns of Chen Jie and Yan Kuangtu.

He said in a deep voice:
"We attacked the camp of the Austro-Hungarian Concession tonight and have killed more than 600 of their soldiers."

"I took a quick count earlier and found that there were about 300 Austro-Hungarian family members who died in the chaos."

"These families have seen our sneak attacks, unlike the Daqian people who are imprisoned in the prison."

"Sir, the purpose of our Ximen Hall's attack on the Austro-Hungarian Concession this time is to delay the Western Allied Forces' general offensive and make them suspicious of each other."

"As long as they are alive, our goal will be in vain, and we may face crazy revenge from the Western Allied Forces."

"We don't want to kill the prisoners, but the current situation does not allow us to do so."

Chen Jie had no expression on his face, and said calmly: "Keep talking!"

Zeng Xuanhuai nodded and said in a deep voice:
"The reason we were able to launch a successful surprise attack this time was mainly because we took advantage of the timing of Halloween."

“Once our Ximen Hall’s attack on the Austro-Hungarian Concession is thoroughly investigated by the Western Allied Forces, the evidence will be conclusive.”

"They put pressure on the imperial court and directly attacked the capital under the banner of destroying our Ximentang Righteous Group."

"Then all the blame for the Western coalition's attack on Daqian and its direct capture of the capital will be borne by our Ximentang Righteous Group!"

"The announcement they sent to the world was definitely in the name of destroying the 'righteous group'."

"May I ask, sir, if things really come to that, what can we do to resist the retaliation of the Western coalition forces?"

"According to intelligence, the Western coalition will most likely launch a general offensive in the next few days. They won't give us time to grow stronger."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie looked up and down at Zeng Xuanhuai in front of him.

Who says poor scholars are useless?

This guy's judgment of things is simply impeccable.

According to the historical development of that world, the coalition forces of eight Western countries did indeed fight their way into the Forbidden City under the pretext of suppressing the "righteous group".

They also committed crazily burning, killing, and looting in the capital, committing all kinds of atrocities.

The last fire burned down the Old Summer Palace.

How similar is the current situation?
Even if the Ximentang "righteous group" did not become the reason for the Western coalition forces to launch a general offensive, there would be other "righteous group" organizations that would become their excuses.

Simon Hall's 'Arsenal' has not yet officially produced mortars and shells.

Not to mention blocking the frontal attack of the Western coalition forces, even if the remaining 600-odd soldiers of the Austro-Hungarian coalition launched a frontal attack, Ximen Tang would find it difficult to stop them.

Although bulletproof vests can block muskets, they cannot block artillery fire.

"We threw the Orientals' 'Emperor's Flag' around in order to cause a quarrel between the Orientals and the Westerners and delay their attack!"

"If we leave these Austro-Hungarian families behind, all our efforts will be in vain!"

Zeng Xuanhuai took a deep breath and his eyes became deep.

Next,
Zeng Xuanhuai sighed and said:

"To be honest, sir, I left the Military Affairs Office and joined the Ximentang Righteous Group not just to support my family!"

"Our Zeng family has a deep blood feud with the Westerners!"

"Two years ago, my family's village in the south with 226 people was wiped out by Westerners. The men were taken as slaves and sold to the West to build railways, and the women were treated as playthings by them."

"The elderly, the weak, women and children were killed on the spot. These beasts didn't even spare a two-month-old baby!"

"I swore a blood oath that if I am given the chance, I will tear the Westerners into pieces!"

"If I hadn't passed the imperial examination and come to the capital, I would have escaped the disaster. I would have been building railways in the west, or died on the road and been thrown into the sea to feed the fish."

After saying this, tears welled up in Zeng Xuanhuai's eyes.

Only when one has endured a blood feud and humiliated others can one feel such deep-rooted hatred.

Pfft!
Next, Zeng Xuanhuai knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Chen Jie:
"Sir, you are the leader of the righteous group, and you are going to do great things!"

"The consequences of killing prisoners are too great for you to bear!"

"I don't care about any guilt. I came to Ximen Hall to help you deal with all the difficult matters."

"We must not let these prisoners go tonight. We must not let any of the Austro-Hungarians' families escape, otherwise there will be endless troubles!"

"I will do this, and I hope you will help me--!"

Chen Jie nodded heavily and said, "Go ahead, fight quickly and make a quick decision, retreat in ten minutes!"

Without any hesitation, he agreed to Zeng Xuanhuai's request.

Originally, he had no intention of letting these Austro-Hungarians go.

Since they have come all the way to Daqian, there is no such thing as innocence.

Moreover, Chen Jie didn't care about cause and effect. As long as Ximen Tang did it, he would have nothing to do with it.

He is the boss of Ximen Hall!

Whether Zeng Xuanhuai carried out the task or someone else did it, it had a direct causal relationship with Chen Jie.

At this time.

Yan Kuangtu, who was standing next to him, took a deep breath and said, "Brother Zeng, I am a lone wolf, and I am not afraid of being implicated in any karma! I am willing to accompany you and bear this guilt together!"

Zeng Xuanhuai nodded to Yan Kuangtu and said gratefully: "Thank you, Brother Yan!"

Next,
Yan Kuangtu took his old subordinates and left with Zeng Xuanhuai——!
-

November 1st!
Halloween!
Today is a very special day.

The sky was clear two days ago, and Chen Jie even went into the waterfall pool to train.

but,

Early in the morning, the sky became dark and light snow began to fall.

When the brothers from Simon Church returned to the camp, the ground was already covered with a layer of white.

Everyone was a martial artist, so they wore thicker clothes and were not afraid of the cold.

The Ximentang elites who attacked the Austro-Hungarian coalition forces this time were ordered to keep their mouths shut after returning to the Ximentang camp.

No one was allowed to discuss anything about Halloween last night.

The treasures and silver bricks obtained from the Austro-Hungarian Concession were all taken to the warehouse of the Ximentang camp.

In the Daqian Dynasty, silver bricks could not be circulated directly and had to be pressed into silver coins. Although Ximen Hall was not short of silver coins for the time being, who would complain about having too much money?

With this batch of silver bricks, Ximen Hall will develop faster.

Chen Jie looked at the excited expressions of his brothers in Ximen Hall and sighed inwardly.

The rise of Ximentang's "righteous group" means that they will have to face attacks from all sides in the coming period.

Not only Westerners, but also Easterners, the Taiping and so on.

Of course, everyone, including the imperial court, must be on guard.

this moment,
Chen Jie was secretly alert.

People’s hearts are unpredictable!

Since you are standing in different positions, your thoughts will naturally be different.

-

An attack on Halloween night left Lieutenant General Seymour, commander-in-chief of the Western Allied Forces, extremely anxious.

Originally, the Western coalition and the Easterners reached a consensus and planned to gather all their forces three days after Halloween and begin attacking the capital of the Daqian Dynasty.

But at this critical juncture, the Austro-Hungarian Empire's concession was actually attacked.

Although the Austro-Hungarian Empire had the smallest number of people and the weakest combat effectiveness among the Western Allied Forces.

but,

The Austro-Hungarian Empire has always been reliable. Not only was it the main force in transporting slaves, it also always followed the British Empire without any second thoughts.

Now, overnight, half of the Austro-Hungarian coalition forces were destroyed.

When Lieutenant General Seymour heard the news, he was completely furious.

but,

The subsequent investigation made Seymour very uncomfortable and he felt that this matter was definitely not that simple.

All the Austro-Hungarian soldiers and their families in the entire Austro-Hungarian Concession were killed, not a single one was left alive!
No one was left alive, it was done cleanly and efficiently.

In several places within the Austro-Hungarian Concession, several Japanese "Emperor Flags" that had accidentally fallen on the ground were found!
Seymour was stunned!

Damn it, this is impossible!

We just reached an agreement with the Japanese two days ago. This time we will launch a general attack on the Daqian Dynasty, and the Japanese will be the main force.

The Japanese’ target is the Northeast!
They assisted the Western coalition forces in capturing the capital of the Daqian Dynasty without asking for any other benefits. They just wanted the Westerners not to interfere with the Easterners' attack on the northeast of the Daqian Dynasty in the future.

This cooperation is a win-win situation!
The only change is that Northern Russia disagrees!

The goal of the Northern Russians was also to take over the Northeast of the Daqian Dynasty.

So because of this issue, Northern Russia and the Easterners were fighting fiercely.

but,

After Seymour's mediation, the Orientals, Northern Russia, and the Western Allied Forces finally reached an agreement.

Three days after Halloween, the general attack will be launched on time!

What do the Japanese want to do?
Why did they suddenly take action against the Austro-Hungarian concession at this time?
Do not know why,

Lieutenant General Seymour felt that this matter was a bit strange.

However, the Western coalition forces had arranged many spies in the Ministry of War of the Daqian Dynasty.

There has been no news of any action taken by the army of the Daqian Dynasty.

Although the Ministry of War of the Daqian Dynasty has been continuously sending reinforcements to Tianjin in recent times in an attempt to stop the Western coalition forces from attacking the capital.

but,

Seymour knew very well that with the combat effectiveness of the Daqian Dynasty army, it would be absolutely impossible to capture the Austro-Hungarian Concession silently.

The most important thing is that the elite troops of the Daqian Dynasty are under the surveillance of the Western Allied Forces. As long as there is any action, Seymour will definitely know about it.

Since the elite troops of the Daqian Dynasty did not move, who attacked the Austro-Hungarian Concession?

Could it really be the Japanese who did it?

Damn, these Japanese bastards who go back on their words. Was everything they agreed upon before just a delaying tactic?
Their goal is to take over the entire Daqian Dynasty?

Hunter, the commander of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, made a fuss in front of Lieutenant General Seymour for a long time, saying that he wanted to ask the Japanese for an explanation.

Seymour's mind was completely confused because of this matter.

in fact,

The attack on the Austro-Hungarian Empire's concession did not cause any fundamental damage to the entire Western Allied Forces.

This time when they arrived at the Daqian Dynasty, the Western coalition forces combined had an army of 100,000!

Although the Austro-Hungarian army was one of the eight-power coalition forces, it had only 1,200 troops in total, and more than half of them were not in the concession at the time and were not attacked.

but,

The attack on Halloween night caused the entire Western coalition to be suspicious of each other and panic-stricken.

Originally, the Western coalition forces were not united because of their own interests.

After the attack on the Austro-Hungarian concession, the mutual distrust and suspicion were completely ignited.

The commanders of various countries within the Western Allied Forces were all wondering who took advantage of Halloween to attack the Austro-Hungarian concession?
According to Lieutenant General Seymour's plan, as long as the 100,000 Western coalition forces launched the general offensive three days later, they would be able to advance straight ahead, sweep all the way, and enter the capital of the Daqian Dynasty.

At that time, they would force the Daqian Dynasty to sign a huge compensation agreement and then plunder it of everything.

All countries in the Western Allied Forces will make a fortune, and Lieutenant General Seymour, the commander-in-chief of the Western Allied Forces, will also go down in history.

But at the most critical moment, he was caught off guard and stabbed from behind.

How could Seymour not be angry?
At the beginning, Lieutenant General Seymour suspected that it was done by the elite of the Daqian Dynasty, but after investigation, he found that it was not the case.

Then,

He suspected that it was done by the Northern Russians, with the intention of putting the blame on the Japanese.

but,

After further investigation, it was discovered that the Northern Russians had not taken any action at all.

For a moment, Seymour began to have wild thoughts and felt that it was most likely done by the Japanese.

If we launch a general attack on the Daqian Dynasty at this time, in case the Japanese stab us from behind again, we can defeat them one by one.

Then,

The Western Allied Forces will suffer heavy losses.

After thinking about this, Seymour, the commander-in-chief of the eight-nation coalition forces, was hesitant.

quickly,

He summoned all the commanders of the eight countries and suspended the general offensive plan.

He knew very well that if the matter was not investigated thoroughly, not only would the British Empire fail to gain any benefits, but it would also be likely to be attacked from all sides.

have to say,

Simon Hall attacked the Austro-Hungarian Concession on Halloween Night and finally achieved its goal.

Chen Jie bought time for the development of Ximen Hall.

After returning to Ximen Tang’s camp, Chen Jie went to the steel plant.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief when he confirmed that the steel plant's trial production was successful and that qualified steel was produced.

The production lines for mortars, assault rifles, bullets and artillery shells can be put on the agenda.

The production line of assault rifles and bullets requires too much [Martial Arts Merit Points], so we have to wait for the next plan.

The most urgent task is to solve the production line of "mortars" and artillery shells.

These two production lines and machine tools will require a total of about 15 [Martial Arts Merit Points]!
The remaining [Martial Arts Merit Points] of the 'Blood Dragon Jade' in Chen Jie's mind was only 12200 points.

This also includes 5000 points for the inheritance of the "Vajra Kung Fu", as well as all the [Martial Arts Merit Points] from the hard training in the past few days and the Halloween attack on the Austro-Hungarian Concession!
have to say,

The only way to gain more [Martial Arts Merit Points] is through fighting in a martial arts duel.

However, due to the ten-fold time deficit between the two worlds, the time for the second stage of the "Black War Tournament" has not yet arrived.

Even if Chen Jie goes back now, only one day will pass there.

Residence on Simon Street.

Chen Jie locked himself in the room, looking at the two books on the table, and fell into deep thought.

"The Bible - Spiritual Cultivation"!
"Tantric Buddhism - The Art of Transmitting Mind"!
The first book, "Bible - Spiritualism", was the biggest gain after the Halloween attack on the Austro-Hungarian Concession and the killing of Andre.

This book is a parchment scroll, which Andre kept close to his heart.

Fortunately, Chen Jie did not damage the parchment scroll when he fired the gun, otherwise the loss would have been great.

The second book, "Esoteric Buddhism - The Art of Transmitting Mind", was a handwritten copy given to him by Linghu Qiannian.

The reason was simple. He saw that Chen Jie was able to enter a state of meditation while being subjected to the 'Golden Needle Acupuncture Technique'.

Therefore, he felt that Chen Jie had a connection with Buddhism.

Buddha saves those who are destined to be saved!
Linghu Qiannian hand-copied a copy of "Esoteric Buddhism - The Art of Mind Transmission" from the Imperial Armory and gave it to him to see if Chen Jie could understand it.

Telepathy can also be called - telepathy!
From the perspective of Tantric Buddhism, Buddhist principles and supernatural powers sound a bit mysterious, but they are actually a method of psychological induction.

To put it simply, after practicing "telepathy", one can gain insight into other people's innermost thoughts and feelings and understand what others are thinking, which is a magical power.

Similar to hypnosis and telepathy.

This is neither martial arts nor Taoism.

It is a kind of spiritual practice that cannot be described in simple words.

What Chen Jie didn't expect was that the book "Tantric Buddhism - Telepathy" given to him by Linghu Qiannian was actually similar to the "Bible - Spiritual Cultivation" he got from Andre.

"The Bible - Spiritual Cultivation" can also be called "Spiritual Cultivation"!
It is also a spiritual practice that improves one's spiritual willpower through prayer and meditation.

In the initial introductory stage, spiritual practice is about cultivating one’s own mind.

When one's practice reaches a higher level, one can understand other people's inner thoughts and control their mental states.

If we look at it from an evil perspective, 'spiritual practice' can even control other people's thoughts and behaviors, commonly known as - brainwashing!

Chen Jie looked at the two books in front of him and fell into deep thought.

(End of this chapter)