The Sino-Japanese Treaty of Shimonoseki signed on March 23, 21, Guangxu, marked the end of the Sino-Japanese War and also marked the end of China's disastrous defeat in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895.

Before the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, the Far East was basically Russia and Britain fought for hegemony. Although the situation between China and Japan was different, they were all subject to unequal treaties imposed by Western powers, and they could be called a lack of national power. After the victory of the Sino-Japanese War of 1895, Japan became an Asian power and completely broke away from its semi-colonial status. After being defeated by the "Japanese pirates" that it had always looked down upon, China was forced to humiliately cede land and pay compensation. From officials to the people, it lost all its confidence, and China's international status plummeted!

The failure of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 shocked Chinese society so much that it was unprecedented. The Qing government's originally independent finances went bankrupt as a result and was forced to borrow money from Western powers to make ends meet.

Kang Fan understood that although he was unable to change this ending, there was always something he could do. The bold plan he planned was to target the huge war compensation. If he could grab a part of it, he would not have to worry about the funds needed for the development of the camp.

The Treaty of Shimonoseki stipulates that the Qing government must pay 230 million taels of silver to Japan, which is almost all the opium that Britain sold to China since the Opium War! The first 50 million taels of compensation should be paid within six months after the treaty was approved for exchange. It is April of the 21st year of Guangxu, which means that it is now in the payment period for the first compensation.

I remember historical records that the compensation was handed over to the Japanese embassy in four times in London, England, and then converted into pounds. Since the handover location was not in China, Kang Fan was unable to carry out the robbery operation at present. However, the money and other items obtained by the Japanese army robbed in China were astronomical figures, and it should be a great pleasure to rob some of it. The most suitable location should be the Weihai area in Shandong, where the Japanese army still entrenched. The Japanese army frequently operated in this area and always had the opportunity to seize it.

If you want to build and develop a good camp, you need financial support. You can't do much by selling the money you bring. It's time to implement this robbery plan. Kang Fan was afraid that Wallace Chung would not agree to implement the plan, so he just said that he would go outside to do something. Seeing that he was firm in his attitude, Wallace Chung didn't ask much and agreed.

Kang Fan unloaded the supplies and weapons on Xiao Gong's sx2300 and put them in. Then he drove the car to the open ground by the river and inspected it with Zhong Hanqiang. He drained the fuel tanks from the other two cars and loaded all the extracted diesel on this sx2300 for backup. He went to Shandong and traveled for more than 2,000 kilometers. If the fuel was exhausted, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Don't worry, these oils are enough for you to drive to the moon." Wallace Chung said.

After preparing the supplies and equipment on the road, Kang Fan drove away. He didn't know how to explain to the students how to go on this long journey. The construction work of the camp was in full swing. It was just when he needed to do his own efforts, but he had to leave at this time. It was really inappropriate, so he simply stopped talking. He had just driven not far away, and saw Mei Xiang and Adolf chasing him from the rearview mirror and hurriedly stepped on the brakes.

"I don't know how to tell others and leave." Mei Xiang blamed him.

Kang Fan smiled, "This is not the time to talk about it, so I won't talk about it."

Mei Xiang frowned, "How many days will I be back?"

Kang Fan shook his head and said without saying anything. He squatted down and said in Adolf's ear, "Adolf, do you understand if you have to take good care of Mei Xiang after I leave?" While saying that, he pulled Mei Xiang's hand and placed it on Adolf's back neck.

Adolf made a "whimper" sound, as if he was agreeing.

"I'm leaving, Mei Xiang." Kang Fan stood up and said.

Mei Xiang looked at him blankly, tears in her eyes, "Brother Zhong said you must have done something dangerous this time, but he knew that it would not stop you, so he asked me to ask you. Tell me the truth Kang Fan."

Kang Fan was embarrassed, but he could never tell the truth. No one would agree to such a dangerous thing. He had made up his mind and would never be shaken. He whispered Mei Xiang's delicate lips with his fingers. After a long time, he said with a serious expression: "Wait for me to come back."

Mei Xiang grabbed his hand with force and did not let go. Kang Fan pulled out his hand firmly, and his expression became cold. Mei Xiang realized that it was impossible for him to stop Kang Fan and couldn't help but burst into tears. Kang Fan did not hesitate anymore, got in the car and stepped on the accelerator. The powerful 450-horsepower diesel engine of the sx2300 made a dull roar, driving 8 wheels, rolled over the potholes, and rushed out of the valley in an instant.

He Shui-Chang's cousin He Shuikuo is a successful businessman. Because he has the financial resources and official support of his fellow tribesmen, and his courage, smart and capable, his business is getting bigger and bigger, and his business footprints are spread all over the country. The goods that Kang Fan sent over the past few days really shocked the knowledgeable businessman. He asked about the source of the goods in every possible way, but Kang Fan just didn't say it.

"It's just a gadget, not worth mentioning." Kang Fan said evasively.

He Shuikuo was even more surprised and bowed to his fists and said, "At present, the war is over, the political situation is turbulent, and the people are in full swing, making business extremely difficult. All the goods provided by Kang Brother are purchased by nobles or foreigners in China. Although the prices are high, the sales are very good. If you can get Kang Brother's stable and sufficient supply, you will definitely save your brother from water and fire, which is a blessing for He family!"

Kang Fan also bowed and returned the gift, "Brother Shuikuo said it was heavy. These goods are just a drop in the bucket. If Brother Shuikuo is interested, the supply of goods must be timely and sufficient. The brothers' actions are also a plan for the clan's life, and I thank them for the clan's people on their behalf."

He Shuikuo hurriedly supported each other with his hands, and then handed a box of silver to Kang Fan, "This is the income from selling the goods. Please ask Brother Kang to use it yourself first. The rest of the rest will be given after waiting for a while."

Kang Fan hurriedly refused, "I have been helping the brothers of He for so many days, and the people of the lower tribes have been able to live in the noble land. The great kindness and virtue have not yet been thanked, so how can I ask for money? Take it back quickly, take it back quickly."

The He brothers strongly refused. Kang Fan had to take part of it as a expense on the road, and most of the rest said that he would not charge anything.

Kang Fan said: "I am here to visit this time, but I don't come here to ask for money, but to ask for something else."

The He brothers responded in unison: "Brother, speak quickly."

Kang Fan asked, "I heard that Brother Shui Kuo has a lot of business, but I don't know if he has any strategy in the seaport or riverport?"

He Shuikuo replied: "Tianjin has its own dock, shops and workers. Brother Kang will give you instructions if you have any questions."

Kang Fan said: "After a while, my brother will have bulk goods to transport here from Shandong. It is best to go by water. I want to trouble Brother Shui Kuo to help you."

He Shuikuo thought for a moment and wrote a note to Kang Fan, "My brother Kang can contact the person written on the note when he goes to Shandong, and everything can be done."

Kang Fan couldn't help but put away the note and said, "Brothers may delay some time here. I hope the He brothers will help take care of those tribe members. Please, please!"

He Shuichang agreed happily and said, "Brother Kang is going, and I will spare no effort for you here." After saying that, he ordered the kitchen to prepare some bacon, pickled vegetables and bread for Kang Fan, "It's delicious to eat at home. Make dry food on the road."

Kang Fan took it, said goodbye and left, and drove out the hidden sx2300 in the woods by the river, heading east. In order not to incur unnecessary trouble, he only chose to drive in the deserted wilderness or at night, eating and sleeping in the car. Five days later, he saw the blue sea from his telescope.

At present, it is not confirmed how much the results of this operation are. Kang Fan plans to return to the camp regardless of the result. If the harvest is small, you don’t have to contact He Shuikuo’s people in Shandong. If there are too many, it’s not too late to contact him.

After that, Kang Fan drove or hiked around Weihai. In more than half a month, he only encountered two Japanese commanders, penniless. After he killed them with the 88 sniper rifle at a distance, he only obtained two war horses, two sabers and two Murata rifles. He was really "not quenching his thirst", so he decided to continue waiting.

After so many days of coming out, the food he brought had already eaten all. After the food was cut off, Kang Fan only relied on hunting and picking wild fruits and wild vegetables to fill his hunger every day, but in the end he was not willing to kill the two tall and handsome war horses to fill their hunger - he liked them so much.

On the 28th day, he finally decided to reward himself, so he found a village and town, bought cooked beef and steamed buns, and walked back while eating. Suddenly, he heard passers-by screaming: "The Japanese pirates are here, the Japanese pirates are here!" After the shouting, the entire village and town immediately fell into chaos. People rushed to flee, trampled on each other, and became a mess!

At this time, the owner of the restaurant where Kang Fan had bought beef and steamed buns just now was indifferent. He stood at the door of the store, twisting his beard with his hands, and calmly looked at the chaotic streets, as if he did not belong here.

"Why don't you escape?" Kang Fan asked curiously.

The boss replied, "This is my family, where should I escape?"

Kang Fan was asked, and didn't know what he should do. He touched the pistol under his armpit and continued to swallow cooked beef and steamed buns. The boss poured him a cup of hot tea from the store and secretly stood an old bird gun behind the door. The two of them chatted without saying a word, looking at the passing Japanese troops on the messy street.

This is a huge convoy escorted by Japanese cavalry. The carriages are all four-wheeled by six horses. The large carriages are covered with coarse cloth of different colors. It seems that the carriage is loaded with important items. There are about three or four hundred Japanese soldiers escorted, all holding their guns tightly, and scanning around vigilantly, ignoring the existence of Kang Fan and others.

After Kang Fan said goodbye to the bloody hotel owner, he drove and followed the Japanese convoy from afar.

At night, when the convoy was camping next to a village, Kang Fan sneaked in to check it out. He tiptoed to a carriage, lifted up the cloth, and saw red painted wooden boxes on the carriage. He saw a corner of one of the wooden boxes with a 95-type saber, reached in and found a silver ingot, and his heart immediately jumped up: Finally, I waited for the big prey! At that moment, I put the silver ingot into my pocket, tried to make the wooden box and cloth as it was, and quietly disappeared.

The most important thing for Kang Fan now is to contact He Shuikuo's people in Shandong, and it is best to be on standby on the coast near Weihai to facilitate movement. On the way, Kang Fan glanced at a passerby with a suitable figure, leaned up and punched him out, dragged him into the bushes, took off his coat and straw hat and replaced him with him. Before leaving, he stuffed some silver into the man's arms to show his gratitude. Afterwards, according to the address on the note, Kang Fan asked all the way and found He Shuikuan, the boss of the He brothers.

He Shuikuan has been operating in Tianjin all year round. Because he is older and in good health, he usually works outside the job. This time, he came in person because He Shuikuo is not by his side when he visits He Shuikuo and has urgent matters to do in Shandong. He had heard of Kang Fan's situation from his brothers, so although it was the first time the two met, they were not unfamiliar with him. After a few greetings, Kang Fan directly got to the point.

"Brother Shuikuan needs to send a confidant to help his brother handle the goods, and at that time, several carriages and workers are needed. It is best to load the goods near Weihai and go directly to Tianjin via water." Kang Fan said.

He Shuikuan said: "There is a business in Yantai and a foreman is on duty. For my brother, Fei Ge will send a letter to him. After Brother Kang left, he can give me instructions directly. Now I will take the boat at Yantai Wharf to wait for Brother Kang and his party."

Kang Fan said goodbye and took the hundreds of workers sent by He Shuikuan to leave together. After getting on the official road, Kang Fan made an appointment with them to meet in Yantai and then took action separately. Kang Fan drove alone and found the foreman on duty at Yantai Wharf. The foreman had received a letter from He Shuikuan. After meeting, the foreman handed Kang Fan a bamboo cage containing two carrier pigeons, and explained how to use it.

"We are on standby in Yantai. After receiving a letter from Mr. Kang's flying pigeon, we will come to meet up immediately. These pigeons have been with us for many years and are absolutely reliable." said the foreman.

Everything is done, just waiting for the right opportunity to appear.

On the night after Kang Fan re-tracked the Japanese convoy, the Japanese army camped in a mountain depression. The valley was not big, on one side of the official road, surrounded by low hills on three sides, only opening to the official road. The wind was very small and the moon was hanging high, and the geographical and climatic conditions were suitable for the action.

Kang Fan suppressed his excited heartbeat and did his best to do things calmly. He took the hand-dropped poison gas bombs from the car, put them on his body, wore a gas mask, and secretly approached the throwing distance, and threw all the poison gas bombs into the valley. The poisonous mist emitted from the poison gas bombs after landing quickly floated away silently, and soon covered the entire valley.

At this time, the moonlight was very bright, illuminating the valley clearly. God was very helpful, only the breeze, the light gray poisonous fog was suspended in the valley, slowly drifting southward.

Kang Fan hid in the bushes, turned on the night vision scope on his gun, and closely monitored the movements of the Japanese army.

Several posts arranged by the Japanese army seemed to be noticed and began to scan around, but because the poisonous gas bomb did not make an explosion, the poisonous fog color was also very light. In addition, it was still at night, so it was even more difficult to detect with the naked eye. Therefore, he relaxed his vigilance in a short while.

Kang Fan felt a sense of joy, breathed a sigh of relief, and carefully retreated back to the safety zone, wrote down the location with a note, stuffed it into the tube of the pigeon's legs, and let it fly.

The Japanese army remained motionless and exposed to poisonous fog for a long time, and poisoning was inevitable.

Three hours later, the foreman and the workers divided into five routes, each with ten mule and horse carts. I really admire the strength of the He family. They gathered such a large number of convoys, horses and personnel in such a short time!

At this time, the poisoned Japanese army and horses had all fallen to the ground, losing their thinking consciousness and perception of the external environment, and they were powerless to do anything about Kang Fan and his other actions.

Kang Fan put the gas mask on again and went down to explore the way first. Only then did he find out that there were three carriages in the convoy containing the red painted wooden boxes, two of which were silver ingots, and the other one was yellow and orange ingots! Most of the remaining cars were filled with guns, ammunition, various supplies and utensils, etc., which were also very valuable goods.

After the poisonous fog was dissipated, Kang Fan ordered the workers to mask their coats and enter the valley in turn. First, they asked them to carry all the red painted wooden boxes onto the sx2300, and then used the strong horses they brought to cover the Japanese chariot and transport them away. They also looted all the weapons and equipment and all the useful things they carried with them. About 200 war horses were scattered in the limelight and were lucky enough to escape the attack and were taken away.

Riding in the night, the team rushed towards Yantai in a mighty manner.

"You can just hand over these things to He Shuikuan for disposal. If you have something important to do, I will say goodbye." After Kang Fan said that, he stuffed all the money left on him to the foreman, "I'll ask my brothers to have a drink, thank you for your hard work!"

After the foreman bowed and thanked, he led everyone away.

After Kang Fan drove sx2300 to escort them for a while, he returned to the spot and waited until the sky was bright, and he was ready to leave after confirming that there was nothing wrong with the surrounding area. He had thought of killing all the unconscious Japanese troops, but after working hard for a long time, he couldn't make up his mind, so he gave up in the end.
Chapter completed!