¡¶Longxing Huaxia¡· Work related flag setting (tentative) [[[CP|W:795|H:558|A:L|U:http://file1.qidian.com/chapters/20135/13/2775642635040350764792500171319.jpg]]] The flag of the Chinese Empire: Green Dragon swallows the sun and fills the ground The red flag, the green dragon, is the totem of the Chinese nation and the symbol of the imperial family, the yellow symbolizes the yellow-skinned Chinese nation, and the red symbolizes Chixian China. Related Works "Longxing Huaxia" poster (picture) [[[CP|W:718|H:501|A:L|U:http://file2.qidian.com/chapters/20135/16/2775642635043195560012820498066.jpg]]] This time this book will reproduce China¡¯s In the pre-Dreadnought Navy era, please pay attention and support! Text Chapter 1 Death Penalty - Soul Passage - Where am I? In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone on the earth, several judges walked into the death row prisoner's detention center of the Shenzhou City Public Security Bureau at dawn. The reception room is located at the end of another closed passage. There are public reception rooms and private reception rooms. This is a separate reception room with an area of ??more than 20 square meters. There is a large rectangular table with an area of ??10 square meters placed in the center, which is connected to the ground and cannot be shaken by ordinary people. There is a plastic chair at each of the longest ends of the rectangle. The plastic chair where the visitor is sitting is facing the door of the reception room. There is no chain connected to the long table, but the plastic chair opposite is actually connected to the long table. The tables are tied together and cannot be lifted or taken away except for small movement. The purpose of this should be to prevent prisoners from using the chairs as weapons to injure others. After the judges arrived, the prisoner was quickly taken out and sat down on the plastic chair tied to the long table. This is an elegant and handsome young man. He is tall, slender and slightly thin. Although he is shackled, there is no hint of hesitation in his every move. ¡°Moreover, unlike the prisoners who the judges saw in the past, who sought death and clamored for appeal after being confirmed to be executed, or who were demented and dull, the young man in front of them had a calm, calm and calm demeanor, which greatly surprised the judges. After asking the prisoner his name, age, birth date, and place of origin, the judges handed him a confirmation letter and a pen. "Lin Yizhe, you have been sentenced to death in accordance with the law for intentional homicide. According to the execution order issued by the Supreme Court, you will be sentenced to death today. Please read and sign." The young man named Lin Yizhe quickly glanced at the confirmation letter. He picked up the pen and signed his name at the signature place. His fingers were slender and strong, and when he signed, he moved the pen neatly and without any obstruction. "Do you have any last words, letters, or relics that you need to disclose?" "I would like to arrange to see my wife one last time before the execution." Lin Yizhe said calmly. Several judges looked at each other and said, "Okay." At this moment, a beautiful female police officer walked in accompanied by Shenzhou City Public Security Director Xie Zonghan. The female police officer recognized these judges and her face suddenly turned pale. "Xiaotong, you're here." Lin Yizhe saw a happy smile on his face when he saw the female police officer. The female police officer looked at him, nodded, and her eyes fell on the death penalty confirmation on the table. She knew that at this moment, everything was irreversible. "This is" A young judge looked at the female police officer and asked hesitantly. I didn't notice the looks from my colleagues around me, as if they were looking at idiots. "My name is Zhao Yuetong, and I am his wife." the female police officer replied. "Oh! I remembered, on TV -" "You have fulfilled your duties, can you no longer take up my husband's limited time?" Zhao Yuetong interrupted him and stared at him. "Okay, okay, let's talk slowly." The judges were shocked by the strong aura exuding from the female police officer. They packed up their things and quickly left the reception room. When the judges walked out of the reception room and came into the corridor, they faintly heard the words "Yi Zhe, I have everything at home, you can go without worries" followed by low sobbing. The judges looked at each other, shook their heads and sighed in unison. Everyone's heart felt heavy. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Next to the execution chamber, the observation room. Zhao Yuetong came to the glass window, gently held the glass with both hands, and looked towards the execution chamber. Zhao Yuetong watched her husband Lin Yizhe being put on a stainless steel execution bed. Several medical staff came forward and fastened his limbs and body to the railing beside the bed with belts. Lin Yizhe lay there, looking around curiously. There was no trace of fear on his face, as if this was a routine physical examination rather than a lethal injection that took away his life. A doctor wearing glasses came in and began to prepare the execution equipment. The doctor opened an aluminum suitcase, which contained drugs for lethal injection. There were six tubes in total. The drugs inside were divided into three colors: blue, yellow and colorless and transparent. They were all connected to a drug delivery device. On the pump, after checking the suitcase, the doctor began to connect the computer to the suitcase. After connecting the computer, the doctor inserted the needle into the vein in Lin Yizhe's arm. Several of his assistants were attaching wires from various testing instruments to Lin Yizhe's body. These testing instruments were used to detect whether he was actually dead after the injection. Zhao Yuetong¡¯s eyes were fixed on these devices and poisons. She knew that these were the things that would take away her husband¡¯s life.Lin Yizhe met Zhao Yuetong's gaze, smiled and nodded to her, and she smiled too, with a hint of sadness in her peaceful smile. The doctors quickly completed all the preparations. The doctor wearing glasses who presided over all this made a gesture to indicate that everything was ready. The police chief nodded and issued the execution order. The doctor immediately came to the computer and was about to When he was about to press the Enter key, Lin Yizhe suddenly said, "Doctor, can you give me and Xiaotong a headset? I hope to talk to my Xiaotong and go to another world." The doctor looked at Lin Yizhe in surprise. , and then looked at Xie Ju with questioning eyes. Xie Ju nodded as usual. The doctor turned to give a few instructions to an assistant. The assistant left quickly and soon brought two headsets. He put one of them on Lin Yizhe, and handed the other to a nurse and handed it over to Zhao Yuetong. "Xiaotong, can you hear me?" Lin Yizhe asked immediately after seeing Zhao Yuetong put on the headset. "Well, I can hear it." Zhao Yuetong looked at him and nodded slightly. "Do you need anything else?" the doctor asked from the side. "No need, thank you, doctor." "Then I'm going to start." The doctor said and pressed the enter key. Zhao Yuetong couldn't help but hold her breath when she saw the first tube of medicine starting to be injected into Lin Yizhe's vein. . "Xiaotong, I'm leaving. Let me sing a song for you." Lin Yizhe said. "I'm listening." Zhao Yuetong said calmly. "I forgot how long it tookto hear youtell me your favorite story" "You cried and told mefairy tales are all liesI can't possibly Is your princeMaybe you don¡¯t understandSince you said you loved memy skythe stars are all bright¡± Lin Yizhe¡¯s singing sounded like the sound of nature in the execution chamber, and people in the room burst into laughter. The time became quiet, and everyone stopped moving, seeming to be completely immersed in the last song of life. At this time, the first tube in the aluminum suitcase had been injected, and the machine automatically started injecting the second tube of poison. Although the amount of poison injected was gradually increasing, Lin Yizhe's singing showed no sign of being out of tune, and Gradually it became louder and louder. "If I had a boyfriend who treated me like this, even ifI was in favorI would be willing to" The little nurse standing next to Zhao Yuetong was already sobbing. Seeing this strange scene, sweat began to drip from the forehead of the doctor responsible for the execution. Because until now, he has "killed" so many people, and this is the first time he has encountered such a scene. "I will become the angel you love in the fairy taleopen my hands and turn into wings to protect youyou have to believebelieve that we will be like in the fairy talehappiness and happiness are the ending" "Write togetherour ending" When the last line was sung, an even weirder scene appeared. In the aluminum suitcase, the third tube of poison was injected halfway, but the piston in the tube could not be pushed down! "What's going on?" the doctor asked anxiously, and several assistants immediately started checking the machine in a panic. "The pushing force of the machine is still there, but the needle can no longer be pushed!" Hearing the assistant's answer, the doctor began to panic. Lin Yizhe finished singing the song calmly and turned his head to Zhao Yuetong. "Stay alive, Xiaotong, for me." As soon as Lin Yizhe finished speaking, there was a "bang" sound. The syringe for injecting the poison exploded as if it could not withstand the pressure inside! The sprayed medicine splashed all over the doctor with glass shards, making him embarrassed for a moment. At this moment, Lin Yizhe on the execution bed closed his eyes peacefully. Zhao Yuetong, who covered her mouth with her hands, could no longer bear the grief in her heart. She held her hand on the glass and burst into tears, crying heartbreakingly. When the doctor walked out of the execution room in despair, Zhao Yuetong, who was sitting on the chair in the corridor, seemed to be crazy. Suddenly, like a furious lioness, she rushed forward desperately and pinched his neck with both hands. Neck, "You murderer! You killed my husband! I want your life for one life! I want to strangle you! strangle you to death -" Zhao Yuetong's slender catkins seemed to have turned into iron pincers at this time , the joints turned white due to excessive exertion, the doctor's eyes immediately bulged, and he couldn't help but roll his eyes upwards. "Xiaotong, what are you doing! Let me go! Let me go!" Bureau Xie quickly called a few police officers to rush forward. Some of them grabbed Zhao Yuetong, while others held her wrist, trying to force her.??She lets go. At this moment, Zhao Yuetong's hand suddenly loosened, and he fell there as if he had collapsed, fainting. Bureau Xie ordered his men to carry Zhao Yuetong down for rescue. The walkway suddenly became quiet. Only the doctor was left sitting on the ground covering his neck with his hands, coughing loudly. ¡°¡­Kunyu! Kunyu!¡± Where is this? Is it the Palace of Hell? Am I dead? Lin Yizhe opened his eyes drowsily, and what appeared in front of him was the pretty face of a girl full of tears. Text Chapter 2 Repairing the bridal chamber What? Kunyu? Lin Yizhe looked at the girl in front of him. She looked about thirteen or fourteen years old, but she was really good-looking and could definitely be classified as a lolita. It¡¯s just that the clothes worn by the little loli in front of me look like Qingfu? "Miss! Look, look, look! My uncle is awake!" The person who said this seemed to be a little younger than the little Loli just now. Judging from the clothes, she looked like a maid. "Thank God! You're finally awake, Kunyu!" The girl who called Lin Yizhe "Kunyu" gently wiped the sweat on his face with a sweat towel, her tearful eyes full of concern. "What I am" Lin Yizhe looked at the two girls in front of him again, a master and a servant. Recalling his previous experience, he seemed to realize something and immediately shrunk his next words. He glanced around the room with the corner of his eye, and the first thing he saw was an antique rosewood stand with an exquisite pastel vase, and in the vase, there were two peacock feathers! And placed on another vase with a rosewood frame is an official hat from the Qing Dynasty. Lin Yizhe was vaguely aware of what had happened, but he seemed unwilling to admit this reality in his heart. He turned his head and looked away again. What caught his eye was the jade and porcelain displayed on the exquisite multi-treasure rack, as well as The jade screens and thread-bound books on the bookshelf, as well as the windows without glass but with intricate carvings Of course, there are also the two lolita dressed as masters and servants in front of them, and the weird names they call him Everything seems to point to one fact, that is - you have "travelled"! "Uncle, don't you remember? You had a high fever that day and you were in a coma for three days and three nights. You didn't wake up until now." "Servant Loli" said happily, "The young lady was scared." " Oh" Lin Yizhe responded in a hoarse voice. Just as he was about to stand up, "Main Server Loli" immediately stepped forward and held his shoulders, asking him to lie down. "You just woke up and your body hasn't recovered yet. Don't move in a hurry. Just lie down for a while. I'll ask someone to make you a bowl of chicken soup. Look at you, your clothes are soaked with sweat." Lin Yizhe followed the instructions and lay down again. After coming down, the "servant Loli" went down to order people to prepare chicken soup, while the "main server Loli" stayed at the bedside to take care of him. At this time, Lin Yizhe, who was worried, still seemed unwilling to believe the fact of time travel. He looked at the exquisite patterns on the canopy bed, sighed, and asked: "What year is this?" "Why did Kunyu want to ask what year he came from? At this time, Qingfu little Loli was completely immersed in the joy of her husband waking up, and did not realize that her husband's question was a bit strange. She turned around and changed into a sweat towel, and asked casually while continuing to wipe Lin Yizhe's sweat. "I want to see if my mind is confused." Lin Yizhe smiled and said. "This year is the sixth year of Tongzhi. Has Kunyu even forgotten this?" Little Loli looked at Lin Yizhe, a strange look flashed in her eyes, but she still gave him the exact answer he wanted to know most. "The sixth year of Tongzhi?! 1867" Lin Yizhe felt his eyes turn black for a while, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. On November 2, 1867, Lin Yizhe traveled back to the late Qing Dynasty. Looking at the beautiful little loli who took good care of him - she should be his wife in this era - Lin Yizhe did not feel the joy and joy of "being born into a noble family" that the protagonists in time-travel novels often have. In my heart, the uneasy feeling became heavier and heavier. Although he traveled to China in 1867, except for this era, he knew nothing about his identity, where he was, or even the name of the wife who took care of him. He is not like what is written in many time-travel novels. After time-travel, he does not possess all the memories of the person being traveled through! Now, he has realized that just now, when he rashly asked about the current era, he had actually made a terrible mistake! ¡°If I were not facing this innocent and cute little loli, but a smart and mature woman, the consequences would be disastrous! Thinking of this, beads of sweat broke out on Lin Yizhe's forehead again. Fortunately, he didn¡¯t ask again, ¡°Madam, what¡¯s your surname?¡± Otherwise Now, what should we do? I¡¯m afraid, we can only start with the little loli in front of us. Since she is his wife, she will definitely sleep with him in the same bed at night. At that time, his "hypnosis" can come in handy. As an excellent psychological counselor, he is already very skilled in the use of "hypnosis". Now he can only use this method,Understand the details of myself in this era. Lin Yizhe carefully looked at the little lolita who was taking care of him. It can be said that the little lolita was born very beautiful. He had never seen that kind of beauty before. It can be described as "fairy". It is oval-shaped. Her face, thin eyebrows, curved eyes, high and straight bridge of nose, and a small mouth are all in perfect harmony. It is really a masterpiece of God. Moreover, her appearance and demeanor are very similar to the later actress Wang Luodan. Seeing Lin Yizhe staring at her, the little loli's cheeks turned red. Lin Yizhe looked at her water-cut eyes and couldn't help but feel slightly startled. From the information revealed by Na Na¡¯s eyebrows and expression, he relied on his own experience to accurately judge that the little Lolita in front of him, although married to him, was still an out-and-out "right person". Her eyes are so clear and bright, which is the brilliance that only pure girls possess. Although he only talked to her for a few words, he could already feel the indescribable fresh joy she brought. As a psychological counselor with considerable work experience, he has a lot of unknown experience in this area. In his original era, girls who handed over their most precious possessions prematurely had more desires and impulses in their eyes. At first glance, they looked muddy and confused, even though some lucky girls had The satisfaction of life is very bright, but it is not as clear and pure as this. Like many famous actresses, when they play girls, they can be very lifelike in their actions, expressions, and attire, but their eyes cannot be imitated. Experienced people can see it at a glance. The reason why Lin Yizhe likes Wang Luodan is that at least Wang Luodan still retains the purity unique to women in appearance. Since the "wife" in front of you is still a pure and untouched girl, why do you call yourself "Kunyu"? There is only one possibility, that is "Chicken soup is ready, miss." As the smell of meat wafted, the little lolita dressed as a maid reappeared in the room, holding a red carved lacquer tray in her hand. A steaming delicate porcelain bowl was placed on it. From their appearance, Lin Yizhe could tell that by the standards of future generations, the value of these two things was quite high even in this era. Lin Yizhe also noticed the mandarin duck pattern on the porcelain bowl, which further confirmed his judgment about his "right" wife. In this case, then Lin Yizhe suddenly had an "evil" thought in his heart. He looked at his little loli wife who took the porcelain bowl and was about to feed him soup, and he couldn't help but think about what he had just thought. A hint of guilt. Do you really want to have a unique "bridal night"? Unknowingly, the little Loli fed herself and drank all the bowl of chicken soup. Seeing the blush on Lin Yizhe's eyes, the little Loli looked very happy. "You should sleep a little longer and don't walk around." Little Loli wiped his sweat with a sweat towel and said. Lin Yizhe, who was afraid that his secret would be exposed, did not dare to speak anymore, but nodded slightly and closed his eyes. Maybe it was because he was really tired after being in a coma for too long, but he fell asleep after a while. When he woke up again, he did not return to his original era as he vaguely longed for, but was still lying in bed. It was getting very late at this time, and a pair of dragon and phoenix red candles were burning on the table in the room, making the light in the room look a little dim. The little Lolita who took care of herself during the day was sitting next to the canopy bed, holding the bed with one arm. Curtain, looking at him with a shy smile. ??????????????????????????????????????????????OUTOUTOUT Through the lines of her clothes, Lin Yizhe could see her swollen breasts wrapped in a red bellyband. She is not tall, has a slender waist, long legs, a pair of small feet, and tightly clamped round buttocks, which makes Lin Yizhe truly feel the unique beauty of a young girl. Although it was not the first time that he saw a young and beautiful girl in a similar situation in that era, it was not as tempting as the girl in front of him. Not to mention touching, just looking at her slender legs and plump breasts has already aroused Lin Yizhe's impulse. But at this time, Lin Yizhe knew that now was not the time to be intimate with her. He has too many questions and wants her to tell him the answers. The opportunity was not to be missed, at the moment when the little Lolita and him looked at each other, Lin Yizhe activated the hypnosis technique. The little Loli¡¯s eyes gradually became hazy as she looked at him.When she stood up, it was like a layer of cloud was covering her face, the smile on her face slowly disappeared, and her expression became dazed. Lin Yizhe suppressed the feeling of guilt that quietly rose in his heart, and carefully observed her expression. After confirming that she had entered a hypnotic state, he boldly began to ask questions. "What's your surname, Madam? What's your name?" "My surname is Chen, and my single name is Wan" "How old is Madam?" "Fifteen" After hearing her answer, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but grinned ugly. What an evil old society! She got married when she was only fifteen years old. Lin Yizhe's guilt suddenly rose. "What do you call your father-in-law? What is your current position?" Lin Yizhe thought of the peacock feathers in the vase in the house and asked immediately. Text Chapter 3 After the Famous Minister "My father's surname is Chen SHI (Lin Yizhe didn't know how to write this word at this time), and he is currently the inspector of Shaanxi Province" After hearing her answer, Lin Yizhe quickly searched for the relevant history of this person in his mind. Chen Shi? Chen Shi? Or Chen Shi? The current inspector of Shaanxi? This doesn¡¯t seem to be Shaanxi, right? Lin Yizhe thought for a while, but still couldn't figure it out. Beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead. No matter how rich his historical knowledge is, it is difficult to know who the real master is just based on his name and official position. 1867the sixth year of Tongzhithe Shaanxi inspector surnamed Chen Suddenly, a name appeared in his mind. ¡°The Shaanxi inspector surnamed Chen she mentioned was Chen Shi?¡± At this moment, Lin Yizhe's historical knowledge came into play, and the following words suddenly appeared in his mind: "Chen Shi, courtesy name Fangxian, was from Xiangxiang, Hunan. In the sixth year of Xianfeng, Zeng Guoquan went to assist Jiangxi and recruited Shixiang military In the seventh year, he went to Ji'an to siege Guoquan and led his troops back. In the eighth year, he came to Guangxi from Jiang Yili and defeated the rebels. He led four battalions to contain the enemy at Dawanche Port and defeated them. Taking advantage of the victory, he attacked Liuzhou and conquered Xunzhou. In the ninth year, Shi Da launched a siege on Baoqing and recruited thousands of men to go to Qiyang to help. He defeated them with Li Xuyi. In the tenth year, Zeng Guoquan besieged Anqing, and ordered the general military to plan the terrain. He asked Xiongyangkou to store water to stop the thieves, and then the thieves chief Chen Yucheng came to help, blocking the water and heading towards Jixian. Pass and defeat it. In the eleventh year, he conquered Anqing and led an army eastward along the river to conquer the city passes. "In the first year of Tongzhi, I proposed to attack Jiangning from Guoquan." He used Jiusuzhou to cut off the river to the north, and gathered troops to drive away Li Xiucheng and Li Shixian to help the people. In the second year, the city was surrounded, and the West Road was conquered. Jiangdong Bridge, Qiweng Bridge, and the Zijin Mountain passes were given a command. In June of the third year of Yongba Tulu, he conquered Jiangning and entered Hanxi Gate. He met Li Xiucheng and led his buddies to escape. He fought back and was captured by other troops. In the fourth year, he was awarded the title of Inspector of Shaanxi. After moving to Shanxi, the Nian bandit Fang Chi prepared five defense strategies and built a navy between Longmen and Pillar. In the fifth year, Nian Chief Zhang foolishly planned to cross the Wei River and ordered the navy to burn the Sanhekou pontoon bridge and supervise the militia to prepare for Weibei. , The thief could not succeed. In the sixth year, he was ordered to station in Fenzhou and control the civil and military affairs. Please stay on guard. In the winter, the Shaanxi generals took advantage of the opportunity to cross the river and drove them away repeatedly. "Zuo Zongtang marched westward and led five battalions out of Guyuan to cut off the Hanboburg thieves' way to the south. After annihilating Yu Yanlu's remaining party in Luojialai, in the ninth year, Jinjibao was pacified, and in the tenth year, he entered Hezhou. Zongtang ordered all the generals to cross Tao and attack. They returned to the fort and attacked the old nest of Taizi Temple. In the eleventh year, the admiral Fu Xianzong and others were killed in the battle. The thieves took advantage of the victory and attacked him. In the twelfth year of Hezhou's peace, the rebel chiefs Ma Guiyuan and Ma Benyuan occupied Bayan Rongge, and Shi led an army to attack them. The two chiefs were defeated and fled. Zhan'ao came to surrender, punished him for his crimes, and beheaded the horses, horses, and horses, and gave him the title Qi Che Bo Batulu. In April, he crossed the river to collect Xunhua and returned to Su Guanghuo, relying on the danger to harass the border. . After going deep into the enemy's block, a group of more than 20 people, including Huan Mu Ma Shiba and Shen Fifty-seven, surrendered their weapons and restrained them. They planned the terrain, built the city and set up officials, and stationed themselves in separate camps with Xining and Naan. Bo and Hezhou were connected. In the eighth year of Guangxu's reign, Zeng Guoquan, the governor of Liangjiang, commanded the land and water armies, and was stationed in Wusong. In the twelfth year of his reign, he returned to Nanyang. Binglun was responsible for the camp affairs of the Hunan and Huai armies, and was assigned to Jiangsu Province as an envoy. In the 20th year of the war in Liaodong, he was ordered to gather the old troops at Shanhaiguan and move to Anshan Station outside the Pass. Liaoyang. The peace was negotiated and he was promoted to the chief envoy of Jiangxi. He was ordered to suppress the rebels in Gansu, but failed to do so and resumed stationing at Shanhaiguan. In the twenty-second year, he died and was given to Prince Shaobao. Shi served from Zeng Guoquan for the longest time. Later, he suffered many setbacks and could not advance in officialdom for a long time. He was known as a veteran general in the world. During the reign of Emperor Guangxu, he ordered the heroes of Zhongxing to be painted in Ziguang Pavilion. He collected the portraits of generals and presented them to him. " He knew only so many relevant records about Chen Shi in Qing history. " Judging from historical records, this was a veteran general of the Hunan Army who served in the military throughout his life. He also participated in the Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese War, and in the end he almost entered the army. If he guessed correctly, his father-in-law should be fighting against the Nian Army in Shanxi, and his life was not easy. Lin Yizhe didn't have the slightest thought that he had traveled through time and became the son-in-law of this famous Qing Dynasty general. I feel lucky, but I feel a chill in my heart. If I don't make the right "guest appearance" here, I might have to let the military commander, my father-in-law, "time travel, time travel," it is written in the truth book. Is it as fun as the one on TV?Yi Zhe composed himself and continued to ask questions. Now he was eager to find out his identity. "Who am I?" "Lin Yizhe" Hearing her answer, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but be slightly startled. It¡¯s really not easy to travel here and not have to change your name. "Then what is my cousin's name?" Lin Yizhe immediately thought of an important question and asked immediately. In this era, people usually do not call each other by their formal names, but by their names. Therefore, the names are no less important than their names. "Kun Yu" Lin Yizhe asked while keeping her answer firmly in his mind. "What do I do?" "Kun Yu has just passed the exam, and now he is helping Mr. Shen to run the Fujian Shipping Administration. How could Kun Yu even forget this" Lin Yizhe noticed confusion on his wife's face. With a look on her face, he understood that the power of hypnosis was weakening on her, because she might be the kind of person who is not easily hypnotized for a long time, and he couldn't help but secretly screamed that it was bad. He knew he had to hurry. "Who is Master Shen?" "Master Shen Baozhen He is your uncle It is the happy event he arranged for us" Lin Yizhe was so surprised that he almost jumped up from the bed. Shen Baozhen! Shen Baozhen, the Governor of Liangjiang and Minister of Nanyang in the Qing Dynasty, the founder of the Fuzhou Shipping Bureau! "One hook is enough for tomorrow, not to mention ten points of Qinghui?" Lin Yizhe couldn't help but moan softly. This is the poem "Ode to the Moon" written by Shen Baozhen when he was a boy. It is said that the original text is "One hook is enough for the world, why do you need ten points of clear light?", which is quite proud. After reading it, his uncle and Taishan Lin Zexu immediately took up his pen and changed it to "One hook is enough for the world, not to mention ten points of clear glory?" From "bi" to "kuang", the difference in the poem is just one word. His artistic conception has changed from the initial youthful and frivolous to humble and enterprising. After that, although Shen Baozhen failed in the exams many times, he still followed Lin Gong's teachings and became more and more frustrated. Finally, in the 27th year of Daoguang, he passed the second grade of Ding Weike in high school. Jinshi happened to be the same year as Li Hongzhang, another famous official in the late Qing Dynasty, and they became close friends. Twenty years later, Li Hongzhang and Shen Baozhen were appointed ministers of Beiyang and Nanyang respectively, and they were both pillars of the country. In the 13th year of Tongzhi's reign, Japan invaded Taiwan. It was these two Northern and Southern Ministers who worked together to quickly mobilize 13 Nanyang warships and 6,500 elite Beiyang and Huai army troops to quickly aid Taiwan. They were finally able to force Japan to withdraw from Taiwan and save this treasure. The island is within the territory of China! Shen Baozhen was a talented man with a great vision and a lofty vision. He established shipping administration, developed Taiwan, consolidated coastal defense, and cultivated talents, which can be said to have made great achievements. His tacit cooperation with Li Hongzhang to establish China's first modern navy despite all difficulties and obstacles was a great achievement. The pinnacle of his life's achievements! Shen Baozhen was infinitely fond of the coastal defense undertakings in which he participated. He dictated his last words before his death in 1879, and never forgot to establish China's iron-clad fleet to consolidate coastal defense! "I have never forgotten the purchase of an armored ship every time I eat. I have never done anything like it so far! But I am so stupid that I always think that the armored ship is necessary and the Japanese must not be underestimated! I hope that the empress dowager will carry out the holy judgment as soon as possible. Make a plan, if you take the opportunity to breathe, you will bite your navel if you wait too long!" Thinking of this, the corners of Lin Yizhe's eyes became wet unconsciously. Lin Yizhe finally controlled his emotions and began to ask his wife more about himself. He learned from his wife that his "assistant" was actually a supervisor of documents. But Lin Yizhe was not disappointed. For him, being able to work with someone like Shen Baozhen was something he could only dream of. ¡°The reason why I was unconscious for three consecutive days was because I drank too much at the wedding banquet. "Kunyu, why don't you rest? We have to go to greet our uncle and aunt early tomorrow morning" Chen Wan said softly after answering Lin Yizhe's question. Lin Yizhe realized that it was time to end this extraordinary conversation. He decisively gave the hint to end the hypnosis, allowing Chen Wan to recover from the hypnotic state. Chen Wan was not aware of what had just happened. She looked at Lin Yizhe, gently lifted the quilt, and lay down next to him. The conversation just now made him feel a lot more at ease. He carefully looked at the girl in front of him who called himself "Kunyu". He thought that "he" didn't sleep with her because he was "greedy". He actually felt a trace of it inexplicably. Rejoice. If you want to marry such a lovely girl in the future, you must not only have enough money, but also be mentally prepared to be a slave for life. The current Lin Yizhe no longer has the person who just traveled through timeFeeling fear and discomfort, he looked at her and couldn't help but reach out to her. There is a saying: When a beautiful woman sleeps in the bridal chamber, she looks back and sees the weeping poplar tree. The mandarin duck quilt is gone in the cold, and the tortoiseshell bed is born in spring. The courtyard is covered with green mist, and the shadows on the curtain are scattered with red fragrance. A message to be with you, welcome the spring with light makeup After a few clouds and rain, he rested on her soft body full of fragrant sweat for a while, then turned over, slowly lay on the side, and closed his eyes. Text Chapter 4 When ¡°Patriotism¡± Meets ¡°Toyota¡± She gently touched his cheek with her hand, and Lin Yizhe opened his eyes again. After finding that he was not asleep, she actually opened her arms and hugged him! The faint light in the night outlined the curves of her beautiful body very movingly, and she kissed him softly with a shy look on her face, making him excited again. Lin Yizhe stood up again and entered her body sideways. She didn't show any resistance this time, and seemed to be afraid of waking others, so she accepted him silently. But this time her actions were very fierce. Lin Yizhe's first wave of attacks was quickly defeated, and she followed his defeat and retreated. "Are you okay? Kunyu?" Seeing the fine sweat on Lin Yizhe's body, Chen Wan's water-cut eyes were filled with love. Lin Yizhe smiled at her and hugged her again. At this moment, he somehow thought of Zhao Yuetong. Xiaotongare you okay now? Thinking that although the two of them got along for a short time, he had never forgotten her. Even at this moment, time and space are forever separated. Although now, this little woman named Chen Wan has taken root in Lin Yizhe's heart. At this time, Lin Yizhe unconsciously compared them. He had to admit that in this era, this seemingly weak little woman was as gentle and considerate as Zhao Yuetong, which was unforgettable. "Go to sleepI have to get up early tomorrow" Lin Yizhe looked at her and said lovingly. She nodded meekly and closed her eyes with contentment. Chen Wan soon fell asleep. Lin Yizhe listened to her even breathing, but couldn't fall asleep for a long time. At this time, he was thinking about what to say when he saw Shen Baozhen and his wife tomorrow. Chen Wan has already told him that Shen Baozhen arranged the marriage for her. And he actually drank too much at the wedding banquet and lost his composure on such an important occasion. Shen Baozhen probably wouldn't look good on him. Thinking of this, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel a little worried. "Kun Yu" Chen Wan's soft murmur interrupted his thoughts, and he realized that his hand was still caressing her naked body. "Kunyuyou are so kind" Listening to her murmurings, Lin Yizhe stood up and stared at the pretty face with a slight smile due to happiness and contentment under the moonlight, and couldn't help but feel deeply moved. Women in this era are so easily satisfied compared to those girls in later generations who were full of restlessness. He looked at her and couldn't help but have the urge to kiss her again. A spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold I don¡¯t know how long it took, but after Lin Yizhe was sure that his wife had really fallen asleep this time, he turned his thoughts back to the current situation. Meeting Shen Baozhen and his wife tomorrow will undoubtedly be another challenge. He knows that from now on, what he will face is not just these. Start by taking the first step! Lin Yizhe, who has traveled to this era, is destined to spend a sleepless night tonight The past events that happened before coming to this era flash before his eyes like a movie. "Caiyu Island belongs to China!" "Give me back the sea bream island!" "Down with little Japan!" "Boycott Japanese goods! Death to all traitors who buy Japanese goods!" Slogans of sky-high prices could be heard in the distance from time to time. Lin Yizhe Sitting in my Toyota, I looked at the overturned and burning cars around me, the shops with smashed windows, and the houses on fire. Thinking of the atrocities that had occurred in the name of "patriotism" in recent days, I felt indignant. At the same time, there is a hint of helplessness. This is the consequence of the influence of "Wolf Totem" that was sold all over the country. Instead of being a human being, you have to learn to be a beast! Lin Yizhe drove the car slowly forward. At this time, there were still a few minor scratches on his car. Lin Yizhe is a psychological counselor who is considered a white-collar worker in Shenzhou, a large city on the southeast coast. The Toyota car he drove was bought last year. As for why he wanted to buy a Japanese car that "everyone is clamoring for" now, Lin Yizhe considered it entirely from an economic and practical perspective and did not take "political factors" into consideration. In fact, Japanese cars have been the target of public comments on the Internet since very early on, but strangely, the sales of Japanese cars remain high every year. Existence is reasonable. From a certain perspective, Japanese cars satisfy many things that other similarly priced brand models cannot or do not do. Everyone is saying that Japanese cars are not safe, but this has not stopped the rush to buy Japanese cars. Since the "Caiyu Island Problem" emerged,Since then, this situation has not changed much. As for the safety of Japanese cars that has always been criticized by people, Lin Yizhe knows that in crash tests in Europe and North America, Japanese cars are obviously not the worst, and there are many models that have very good results. In terms of accident fatality rates in North America, Japanese cars are also the worst. Not the highest. In terms of safety technology, Japanese models are not lacking, and the theory of collision energy absorption is completely correct. Why are negative accident news frequently reported in China? In fact, a large part of the reason lies in the raw materials (Chinese people have always been clever at cutting corners). At present, all mid- to low-end Japanese cars in China are presented to consumers in the form of joint ventures. Most of these cars are produced and assembled domestically. Of course, there will be "differences" in quality. Putting aside national sentiments, all responsibility should be placed on Japanese cars. In terms of branding, it¡¯s actually not fair. As a young man with his own independent opinions, Lin Yizhe has always believed in the objective law of "demand determines the market" and has never considered the influence of "political factors" that have been infinitely expanded. Due to his distrust of domestic car manufacturers, his "Toyota" is an "original product" imported from abroad, not a "joint venture product" produced by domestic car manufacturers that has a bright appearance but is shoddy and shoddy on the inside. Today, Lin Yizhe went to the street early because he had something urgent. As a result, his Toyota car became the first car to be smashed on Guang'an North Road. As soon as he got on the road, he noticed that there were so many people marching on the streets today. Many people wore cloth bands with the five-star red flag logo on their heads and held small flags in their hands. Some also held signs and banners with slogans such as "Caiyuyu is Chinese" and "Boycott Japanese goods" written on them. At first, Lin Yizhe didn't want to pay attention to them, but when he saw a sign in someone's hand, it said, "I would rather have thousands of graves on the mainland, but also kill all the Japanese", "I would rather have China covered with grass, and also want to recover Snapper Island" Only then did he realize that something was not quite right. Lin Yizhe drove forward. The person walking in front of the team spotted the "Toyota", and the mineral water bottles in the sky immediately began to hit him. Lin Yizhe didn't want to get entangled with this group of people, so he started to speed up and wanted to leave. Unexpectedly, this group of people thought that smashing the car with mineral water bottles was not enough, and soon threw bricks, gravel and wine bottles at them. Lin Yizhe relied on his superb driving skills to avoid the car after a few slow stops. Lin Yizhe's behavior obviously angered these people, so a group of scum rushed up and started chasing the car. Lin Yizhe accelerated to get away from them, but his Toyota was still hit in several places by the gravel thrown by the opponent. It became a sin not to let the thugs commit violence. Who is this? And as he continued to drive forward, he saw the looted streets on both sides of the road, and his anger grew stronger and stronger. The noise in the distance became louder and louder. Lin Yizhe looked up and saw that the smoke in the distance was getting higher and higher, and he couldn't help but feel worried. That was the direction of Guang'an Road. Several of his favorite shopping malls and restaurants were concentrated on that street. Although those shopping malls and restaurants were Japanese-style, the owners were all Chinese. The owner of one of the restaurants Still his good friend. Lin Yizhe accelerated forward, when suddenly a "Toyota" police car passed by quickly with a piercing siren blaring. Lin Yizhe saw that the driver seemed to be a female policeman, and couldn't help but smile and shake his head. shook his head. At this time, it was the time for the powerful government departments to take action, but when he drove all the way, he only saw one police car, and the one who dispatched the police was a female police officer. Thinking that the car the female police officer drove turned out to be of the same make as his own car, he couldn't help but sweat for the female police officer. However, he felt slightly relieved when he thought of the angry youth's tendency to bully the weak and fear the strong, while being fierce and fierce at heart. "He drives a Toyota! Smash it! Smash this traitor's car!" When Lin Yizhe was not paying attention, a group of angry young people rushed out of the alley and surrounded his car again. They rushed to the car, some wielding wooden sticks and smashed his Toyota car, while others threw bricks and wine bottles at the windshield, while others cheered loudly. Two people stood in front of the car, forcing Lin Yizhe to stop the car, and then people began to surround him, lifting the car body and trying to overturn the car. Lin Yizhe cannot be allowed to hesitate any longer, otherwise not only will his car be in danger, but his own life will also be in danger. He stepped on the accelerator and turned the steering wheel at the same time. The Toyota's wheels turned rapidly and the body of the Toyota was thrown violently. The two thugs who were smashing the car were unable to dodge and were thrown more than two meters away. At this time, the surrounding noise suddenly fell silent. The thugs obviously did not expect that this "Toyota" would dare to resist so much in the face of their "patriotic behavior." Seeing the two of them lying on their backs and falling to the ground, Lin Yizhe had a sneer on his face. While the thugs were in chaos,At this moment, Lin Yizhe drove past the fallen thugs and rushed out of the siege. More and more thugs appeared ahead, smashing, smashing, and robbing. When they saw the Toyota driven by Lin Yizhe, the thugs would catch up and smash it without exception. However, because Lin Yizhe was driving very fast and had a rampant attitude, it made Unable to intercept, they could only throw a few bricks and bottles to vent their anger. Text Chapter 5 Rescue Lin Yizhe ran forward all the way. When he drove to a commercial building, he was surprised to find that the thugs no longer seemed to be focusing on smashing shops and Japanese cars, but were focusing in another direction! Lin Yizhe¡¯s intuition told him that something was wrong. His Toyota made a sharp turn and sped off in that direction, which was exactly the direction the Toyota police car drove past. In just a moment, Lin Yizhe saw a scene that made him heartbroken - there, in a "Toyota" police car that had been smashed into disgrace, several thugs were violently attacking the female police officer who had just passed him. ! At this time, the female police officer¡¯s forehead was covered with blood, and it was obvious that she had fought with the thugs. Her long hair was messy, her face could not be seen clearly, and she had fallen into a coma. The thugs dragged her onto the hood of the police car that was smashed into shape, and began to tear at her police uniform. Her police uniform was soon torn into pieces. Every time the thugs tore off a piece of fabric, they screamed and threw it around, while the onlookers shouted loudly. Perhaps because the thugs in the car were too slow, several stronger thugs jumped on the car and joined in tearing off the female police officer's clothes. Lin Yizhe could only feel the blood rising all over his body, all filling his mind, but it still did not affect his judgment. This situation could only be a multiple-choice question: to save the policewoman, one of the people in front of him must be Some people have to enter the funeral home; if they don't enter the funeral home, then it is very likely that the policewoman will enter the funeral home. This multiple-choice question was not difficult. Lin Yizhe gave the answer in less than a second: After shifting to full gear, he stepped on the accelerator to the bottom and rushed straight into the mob! Lin Yizhe's "Toyota" kept blaring its horn, like a crazy bison. Several thugs who rushed up to smash the car with steel pipes were frightened by this posture and quickly threw away their weapons and fled. One person He stumbled over a rock and stumbled to the ground. The two tires on the left side of the Toyota ran straight over his legs, and a scream of slaughtering pigs resounded through the sky - "Ah - my Legs! My legs! Mom¡ª¡ª" The Toyota car roared and rushed through the crowd. When the "patriotic" enthusiasm meets the crazy "Toyota", the vast majority of patriots still know that patriotism is precious and life is worth it. The price is higher. Wherever Lin Yizhe's "Toyota" passed by, except for a few slow-reacting ones who were brought down, more people quickly evaded it like a plague god. So Lin Yizhe quickly drove to the side of the smashed police car and drove in a circle quickly. Some of the thugs who had gathered again were unable to dodge and were knocked down by the "Toyota" again. Some injured their arms and some injured their legs. However, they were quickly dragged back into the crowd by their companions, and at least their lives were safe. However, there was still a person who thought he was very awesome. He didn't know it was because of his sperm, but he still wanted to prove his courage in front of everyone. He actually held up a steel pipe to challenge Toyota, just like he rushed towards Toyota in the Geng Zin years shouting "invulnerability". Like the "Boxer Rebellion" of machine guns, the collision between "patriotic" enthusiasm and "Toyota" quickly determined the winner: the "brave" "angry young man"'s whole body was knocked into the air by the "Toyota", and the huge impact force will The poor man "pulled" towards the cab, broke the windshield and stopped on the passenger seat, but half of his body was still exposed outside the car. Lin Yizhe glanced at it with the corner of his right eye. The guy who had been so arrogant just now was completely gone. After this heavy blow, there was only air coming out of his nose and no air coming in. A large mouthful of blood flowed from his nose. The words came out of his mouth and soon stained the velvet seat cushion of the passenger's seat red. He was hopeless - the violent "Toyota" and the half of its body stuck in the cab completely shocked the noisy crowd. This group has been doing evil in the name of "patriotism" since the incident, but has never been stopped at all. People never dreamed that there would be such a "Toyota" crazier than them today. It seems that this man is not easy to mess with, so it is better to stay away from him. He will "love" his life for the sake of "patriotism". , greatly not worth it. Driven by this kind of thinking, the crowd gradually retreated to all sides, forming a circular space with the "Toyota" car as the center. After calming down the scene, Lin Yizhe's crazy "Toyota" came to an abrupt stop next to the smashed police car. He stood up unsteadily and opened the somewhat deformed car door. What he saw was the female police officer lying on the police car engine. Covering her almost naked body, beside her, there were several thugs who were obsessed with holding down the hands and feet of the female police officer. Two of them had taken off their pants, exposing their long and shiny black dicks. Without needing to think or fight, Lin Yizhe suddenly picked up a metal Oscar statuette that was used as decoration in the car, and quickly stepped forward to rush at the thug who took off his pants and tried to spread the legs of the female police officer. A sharp blow to the head. With the sound of skulls cracking, the thug's body immediately fell down like a deflated leather bag. Lin Yi?He stepped forward and stomped hard on the trembling evil root, but the thug's body did not move. The other thugs were completely frightened by Lin Yizhe, who had bloodshot eyes and was holding an Oscar statuette like an evil god. They completely forgot what they were doing just now. Although this was not their first time doing this kind of thing, the other party just struggled a few times and let them do what they wanted. No one came forward to stop them until they were done. This time the situation was completely wrong. First, the policewoman fought hard and subdued her with great effort. Before she could start "doing things", this murderous god appeared again. Everything that happened in front of them had exceeded their spirits. Tolerance, they were completely frightened. Lin Yizhe didn't give them time to think. After finishing off one person in the first blow, he immediately kept up his efforts and hit the second thug again. The thug quickly released his grip on the female policeman's hand to stop him, and as a result, his arm was hit hard by "Oscar" After Shi Shi said "greetings" several times, he immediately screamed, fell to the ground, and rolled around holding his broken arm. The last thug stood up and wanted to run, but due to the hindrance of taking off his pants and the extreme nervousness and fear, his legs were weak. He could not run a few steps before he was caught up by Lin Yizhe. The Oscar statuette in Lin Yizhe's hand directly pierced his Blood suddenly spurted out from the spine, and the thug fell to the ground like a hammer without even making a sound. The whole process took less than two minutes, and none of the "angry youth" who were watching in a large circle came out to save their companions, but fell into a deathly silence - even though many of them still held sticks, steel pipes, wrenches, etc. instrument. At this moment, the two sides between heaven and earth: the crowd of onlookers, and a young man guarding the unconscious, almost naked woman, formed an unprecedented picture. Suddenly, a siren sounded faintly in the distance, "Here comes the police!" The crowd dropped their belongings and dispersed, leaving only a few corpses and a few thugs who had been taken down. Still rolling on the ground and wailing. Lin Yizhe didn't think too much about this dramatic scene. The expression on his face returned to calm. He breathed for a while, dropped the Oscar statuette that was stained with blood and had its head tilted. He took off his coat and came to the policewoman. Beside him, he gently covered her body, and then carefully hugged her sideways. Lin Yizhe carried her to his car and put her gently on the back seat. He saw the battered "Toyota" still "inserted" in the passenger seat, but it had completely lost all signs of life. The body couldn't help but smile bitterly. "Who the hell said Japanese cars are not strong?" As the sirens gradually became clearer, police cars quickly drove up to Lin Yizhe. Several policemen jumped out of the car and looked at the four motionless policemen around Lin Yizhe. The seven who were still howling and rolling seemed a little overwhelmed. Lin Yizhe walked quickly towards the police with the policewoman in his arms. A middle-aged police officer who was leading the team saw Lin Yizhe holding a woman in his arms. He did not pay too much attention, but was watching the scene. When he saw that When the policewoman drove a "Toyota" police car that had been smashed into disgrace, her expression suddenly changed. "Xiaotong! Xiaotong!" This police officer, who seemed to be at least a bureau chief or political commissar, rushed towards the police car. Perhaps he was too concerned to pay attention to his steps. In addition, he ran too fast and was hit by the things on the ground. He tripped over something and almost fell. He rushed to the policewoman's police car and kept looking inside. Seeing this, several other policemen also ran over quickly. Several policemen also had the same expression on their faces as their leader. look of panic. "Where did Xiaotong go?" "He is here!" Upon hearing Lin Yizhe's shout, a large number of police officers immediately ran towards Lin Yizhe. "Xiaotong! It's really Xiaotong!" A young policeman who rushed to Lin Yizhe gently touched the unconscious policewoman's long and messy hair covering her face with her hand, and then screamed in surprise. "Stop looking! Call an ambulance!" The middle-aged policeman woke him up with these words. He immediately took out his mobile phone and started dialing. Lin Yizhe noticed that his fingers were shaking, obviously he still didn't. Recover from excitement. At this time, I was thinking about the safety of my colleagues. What the hell were you doing? Lin Yizhe's dissatisfaction broke out at this moment. "It seems that all the big men in the people's police force are dead, and they actually called a girl's house to send police." Hearing Lin Yizhe's sarcastic words, several policemen looked ashamed. "Who are you scolding?" The little policeman who rushed to Lin Yizhe first was so angry at Lin Yizhe's words that he actually took out his handcuffs and stepped forward to handcuff Lin Yizhe. Text Chapter 6 I am a psychological counselor "Just stay here!" The middle-aged policeman scolded him. "Thank you, Bureau¡ª¡ª" "Stay there!" "Yes¡ª¡ª" It is indeed the Director. The middle-aged policeman, who was called "Xie Ju" by his subordinates, stepped forward and looked at "Xiaotong" in Lin Yizhe's arms, and stretched out his hand, as if to take over the female colleague in Lin Yizhe's arms. "I'm sorry! Comrade, we" "Stop talking, save people first!" Lin Yizhe regained his composure instantly. He nodded, but had no intention of handing the female police officer over to him, but walked quickly. Walking towards a police van. Although Xie Bureau had already called an ambulance, Lin Yizhe was worried that the same thing would happen on other sections of the road and the ambulance would not arrive in time, which would delay the treatment of the injured policewoman, so he planned to take her to a police van with a larger space first. Here, let the van take her to the nearest hospital first. The policemen understood what he meant, and without waiting for Xie Ju's instructions, they opened the car door in a hurry, cleaned the things on the seats inside, and helped Lin Yizhe carefully place Xiaotong on the sofa seat. "Ah!¡ª¡ª" It may be that a policeman's hand touched Xiaotong's injury. She screamed in pain and woke up. "My legs hurt so much" Xiaotong groaned in a low voice and moved slightly. At this time, the ambulance bell rang in the distance, and an ambulance rushed in. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the ambulance appearing. The ambulance drove until it stopped next to the van. The door opened, and the doctor and medical staff jumped out of the car. The medical staff ran over with a stretcher, and the doctor carrying a first-aid kit followed. "Please give way, please give way." The policemen and Lin Yizhe stepped aside. Two nurses came forward and carried the female police officer onto a stretcher. The doctor put on white gloves and was about to step forward to check. Xiaotong suddenly cried out. "Iwhere is thisah! Get away! Get away! Don't touch me! Don't touch me! -" Xiaotong's body twitched violently, and she pushed the medical staff hard to prevent anyone from getting close. , her eyes were wide open, and her face was full of fear and madness. Her chest was heaving violently, and she was waving her arms as if she was fighting with someone. The doctors and medical staff tried their best to calm her down. , but her strength is so amazing that people can't get close to her at all. Seeing this tragic scene and hearing her cries, the police officers couldn't help but feel their hearts tightening. Xie Ju punched the van so hard that a shallow crater was made in the casing and his face was missing. He became ferocious because of his anger. Everyone can see that if she hadn't been mentally stimulated, she wouldn't have become like this. Xie Ju didn¡¯t even dare to think about the atrocities she suffered from the thugs. When the police and doctors were helpless, Lin Yizhe suddenly stepped forward, stretched out his hands like lightning, and grabbed Xiaotong's wrist. He stared closely at her eyes that were as empty as black holes, and said in an unimaginably soft voice: "It's okayit's okayI'm herehereyou're safe nowdon't be afraid Don't be afraidit's okayit's okaygo to sleepgo to sleep" Lin Yizhe's magnetic voice made Xiaotong's body feel like he had lost strength and collapsed. The delicate hands in his hands were no longer tense and relaxed. She stared at Lin Yizhe blankly, the fearful expression on her face disappeared, her body no longer twitched, and her breathing gradually became calmer. Seeing that she was no longer excited, Lin Yizhe gently put her hands on both sides of her body and covered her neck with the sheet. She gasped softly and slowly closed her eyes, as if falling asleep. . Seeing this strange scene, the people around looked at each other and could hardly believe their eyes. The policemen nearby were all very jealous, while several medical staff were very happy. Two young nurses actually clapped their hands. "Do you know how to use hypnosis?" The doctor looked at Lin Yizhe in surprise and asked. "I am a psychological counselor." Lin Yizhe replied expressionlessly. Hearing Lin Yizhe's answer, the policemen understood what was going on. Several young policemen looked at Lin Yizhe, with a little admiration in their eyes, but more of jealousy. The doctor nodded in admiration and said nothing more, but quickly stepped forward to examine the female police officer. After a while, the doctor and medical staff who completed the first aid and examination put Xiaotong's stretcher into the ambulance. "How is she? Doctor?" Xie Ju said? asked anxiously. "There are all skin injuries on the body, there are no internal injuries, there is a contusion on the head, and there may be one or two minor bone fractures in the legs. It should not be life-threatening." The doctor said, "The main reason is that I was scared, and the mental stimulation was relatively large "That's good, that's good." Director Xie let out a long breath. His anxiety was justified. Xiaotong's father was his old comrade when he was in the army. They joined the army together, were promoted, and transferred to the public security bureau. If it weren't for his old friend who died for him in a pursuit six years ago, One shot pierced his lungs, and he retired early. Now it is not his turn to take the director's seat. Therefore, he has always regarded Xiaotong as his own child, but he did not expect that something like this would happen today. If Xiaotong did something bad, how would he explain it to his old comrades? Thinking of this, Xie Bureau felt angry in his heart - facing the group of subordinates in front of him, the sullen Xie Bureau spoke, "Which of you is Xiaotong's leader?" "Xie Bureau - I" Seeing that the director was about to get angry , the director of the Guang'an Road Police Station of the Shenzhou City Public Security Bureau, who was thinking that something bad was going on, stood up. "Mei Zilin, Mei Zilin, this is how you deal with me when I ask you to send people to patrol the streets? Alone! Or a girl! What do you think? I think you don't want to be the director anymore!" "Thank you. Bureau, I - I -" Director Mei was sweating profusely knowing that he had caused a big disaster. His idea at the time was actually very simple. He was unwilling to have a head-on conflict with the "patriotic masses", so he decided to send a few police officers first. Just patrolling the streets was fine, but something happened on Xiaotong's street. "That's enough! I now announce that Comrade Mei Zilin has been suspended for inspection due to dereliction of duty! If Xiaotong can't recover, see how I deal with you! Get out!" After Mei Zilin Nuonuo stepped back in succession, Xie Bureau's eyes refocused on Lin Yizhe. . "I said, young man, these peoplewere all hit by you?" Xie Ju pointed at the few "patriots" who were still wailing on the ground, and his voice was trembling. ¡°In his 20 years of working as a police officer, this is the first time he has seen such a bloody and tragic scene. "I didn't hit anyone." Lin Yizhe turned around and glanced at the dead and injured on the ground, and said coldly, "The people I hit were not people." "You¡ª¡ª" Xie Ju made Lin Yizhe choke on his words. , he stared at Lin Yizhe for a while before turning his gaze back to those who were not dead. "Maybe you are right, they really can't be regarded as human beings." Xie Ju's ears seemed to hear Xiaotong's cry just now. He looked at the three guys with bare buttocks but no signs of life. If there were any Said thoughtfully. As the police began to process the scene, Lin Yizhe walked to his Toyota car and silently picked up the Oscar statuette that he had just used as a weapon. This little golden man was a gift from his friend who opened a Japanese sushi restaurant on Guang'an Road. It was made of hard alloy and was very strong and beautiful. However, the head of this little golden man was now tilted and his face was distorted. It was also deformed and flattened, covered in blood, and seemed to be looking at Lin Yizhe with a bitter smile. Lin Yizhe looked at the little golden man in his hand, with a similar bitter smile on his face. "These guys probably all died in his hands. Xie Ju, look" A policeman muttered in a low voice. "This man's skills are so ruthless! Look at this, his brains are all coming out" Another policeman glanced at Lin Yizhe from a distance, with a look of horror on his face, "The one who stabbed the Toyota didn't do it either." He was saved, and his human form was completely gone. " "Take him back to the bureau, don't put the bracelet on him, be polite, don't embarrass him, after all, he is here to save Xiaotong" Xie Bureau whispered to several subordinates. He said, but his eyes never left Lin Yizhe's face, "Yes!" After finishing the instructions, Xie Ju looked at the little golden man in Lin Yizhe's hand, took it from his hand, and handed it to a policeman beside him. He quickly took a plastic bag, put the statuette into the bag, and sealed the bag carefully. "Young man, come with us." Xie Ju reached out and patted Lin Yizhe on the shoulder and said kindly. "Okay." Lin Yizhe nodded calmly, as if everything was as expected. Returning to the Municipal Bureau's large conference hall, Xie Bureau was still angry. He picked up the reports on the table and glanced at them for a few times, then slammed them down on the table and sat down on the chair at the head. At this time, the long round table was already filled with heads from various branches. Everyone looked at Bureau Xie with an angry look on his face, and they all sat there anxiously. Everyone here knows that Xie Ju¡¯s wife died in childbirth in her early years, leaving only one daughter. Later she also became a policeman and joined the anti-drug brigade. When she was 23 years old, she was involved in an anti-drug operation.?Died in the line of duty. The incident in which the policewoman was attacked by "patriotic crowds" on Guang'an Road undoubtedly reminded him of the tragic past when his daughter died in the line of duty Everyone looked at the end of the game and knew in their hearts that a storm was coming. Coming soon. "Have you all seen today's report? The result of avoiding conflicts is to avoid human lives!" Xie Bureau said angrily, "If we had intervened as early as possible, such a vicious incident would not have happened. So, now all of you, listen up Come on, clear the place right away!¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 7 If life were just like the first time we met "But thanks to the Bureauthe province means to respect the public's expression of patriotic emotions!" Someone reminded him carefully. "Respect your ass! Use your brains and think about it! If the person who was stripped naked was not one of our lesbians, but your wife, girlfriend or daughter, would you still be here to tell me about provincial instructions? ? ! After all the fighting, how can you show respect?" The participants looked at each other, and no one spoke. "Just follow my orders! If anything happens, it's me who will be removed from my post! It has nothing to do with you! The worst is that I, the director, will no longer be in charge!" Xie Ju stood up and shouted, "Get everyone out! Immediately! Clear the place! Use the loudspeaker to persuade you to leave! If you don¡¯t continue to cause trouble, do you still need me to teach you?¡± After a while, a large number of armed security guards appeared on the street. Protect the police. The "patriotic masses" quickly dispersed, a large number of thugs who were raping and looting were arrested, and the chaotic situation on the streets was quickly brought under control. Thanks to Xie Bureau's decisive handling, the situation in Shenzhou City was quickly brought under control, and the city returned to its former peace. Although the cruising on major BBSs continued after the cruising activities were banned. But the daily lives of citizens have been protected. Therefore, in random interviews conducted by Shenzhou City TV Station, most citizens basically affirmed the actions of the police station. Xie Bureau was also commended by higher-level units in the province and the city. "News from Texun.com: Daocheng police arrested many people who beat, loot, and burn people. Daocheng police said yesterday that during the Japanese-related tours, a very small number of lawless elements took the opportunity to beat, loot, and burn people, disrupting social order, and have arrested many illegal Criminals. The police call on the public to abide by the law and express patriotic enthusiasm in a rational and orderly manner" "Fenghuang News: Anti-Japanese demonstrations occurred in 19 cities in the mainland, and Japanese-owned stores were damaged. Large-scale anti-Japanese demonstrations broke out in the mainland on Saturday, at least. A large number of citizens in 19 cities took to the streets in response to the online call. Thousands of people took to the streets in Chongqing, Changsha and other places, and the number surged to more than 20,000 in some places. There were reports of people breaking into and destroying Japanese-owned stores. According to Japanese media reports, some demonstrators in Daocheng broke into Jusco stores, destroyed equipment and looted; several convenience stores in Furong City and several Japanese restaurants in Dongguan were also damaged. News on September 16. Shenzhou police informed the media on the 17th: On the afternoon of the 16th, some people spontaneously held protests in Guang'an Road and other places. During this period, some lawless elements took the opportunity to smash Japanese cars parked on the roadside and passing by, causing many accidents. The vehicle was seriously damaged. Later, a large number of criminals smashed the door windows of shops on both sides of the street, damaged two billboards, and set fire to them. After the incident, a female police officer on duty arrived at the scene in time to stop them. The rioters were besieged and injured. When the car was smashed, the car owner drove into the crowd, killing 4 people and injuring 7 others to varying degrees. The car owner has been controlled by the police and the injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment. Due to various problems that arose, the Shenzhou City Police subsequently banned all parading activities and arrested criminals involved in fighting and looting throughout the city. Now Shenzhou City has returned to normal life order" Lin Yizhe, who was sitting in the detention center cell, sneered, crumpled the newspaper in his hand and threw it aside. He had long been mentally prepared for such understatement reports from the media. "Lin Yizhe, someone is here to see you." A policeman from the detention center said to him. ¡°If you¡¯re a reporter, forget it.¡± Lin Yizhe replied with a bitter smile. During the few days he was detained, visiting reporters almost crossed the threshold of the detention center. Lin Yizhe raised his head. Through the iron-barred prison door, Lin Yizhe saw a young nurse pushing a wheelchair in. Sitting in the wheelchair was a young girl. The girl was wearing a loose white coat with a thick gauze wrapped around her head. Although her face looked very haggard, she still could not conceal her breathtaking beauty. Lin Yizhe looked at the girl in front of him curiously, because he couldn't remember where he had seen her. "You are" "Don't you know me?" The girl looked at him steadily and asked. Lin Yizhe looked at her again and shook his head. "I'm sorry, I really can't remember" "Why did you save me?" "What?" "Why did you save me? We don't know each other, and you have no need to save me." Lin Yizhe suddenly knew who she was, He couldn't help but smile slightly. The girl in the wheelchair was the policewoman he saved. At that time, he was only thinking about saving people, plus she was injured, there was blood on her face, and her face was covered by her long and messy hair, so he didn't even see what she looked like.   But today, when she appeared in front of him on a sunny day and snowy ground, he realized that what he had saved was actually a first-rate beauty. "No reason. I don't want to see you being ruined." "Just because of this?" "Because you are beautiful. If you weren't so beautiful, maybe I wouldn't be interested in saving you." "You - a gangster!" Hearing his approximation At Yu's teasing reply, the girl's beautiful eyebrows suddenly frowned, and a trace of anger flashed across her eyes. There was silence for a while, their eyes met, silence was better than sound at this time. "Four people died, have you ever thought about the consequences?" "You have, but the consequence is that now you are still sitting here talking to me, wrapped like a rice dumpling." "Do you - regret it?" "Why should I regret it? They If you don't die, you will die. Instead of letting those scum live and continue to cause trouble, it's better to let you live!" The girl choked on Lin Yizhe's last words. She looked at him with some annoyance, but he was completely annoyed! He looked nonchalant. Of course Lin Yizhe didn't want Xiaotong to be so embarrassed, "However, I don't know who I saved yet. I only know that others call you 'Xiaotong'. Can you tell me your name?" The anger in the girl's eyes gradually dissipated. After calming down, he said, "My name is Zhao Yuetong." "Oh. No wonder those policemen call you Xiaotong." Zhao Yuetong looked at Lin Yizhe for a while and asked, "Have you hired a lawyer?" Lin Yizhe shook his head. "If you feel that you are in trouble, I can help you hire a good lawyer." "No, I don't need a lawyer." "You - you are treating your kindness like a donkey's heart and lungs! I'm just being sentimental, huh!" Zhao Yuetong looked at it intently. After looking at him for a while, she suddenly turned her head away, and the little nurse immediately pushed her in a wheelchair and took her out of here. Listening to the sound of the wheelchair moving in the corridor, Lin Yizhe showed a slightly bitter smile. Of course he understands her good intentions, but he also knows that whether he has a lawyer to defend him is no longer that important. What¡¯s more, his personal eloquence and deep understanding of the law and the judicial system of his country are not much worse than those of professional lawyers. Thinking of the girl who just made him angry and left, Lin Yizhe sighed softly and shook his head. "That guy!" Zhao Yuetong, who returned to the hospital bed, raised his head and stared blankly at the ceiling. For some reason, Lin Yizhe's face appeared in front of his eyes. There are also slightly black, gentle and gentle eyes. Since she started working after graduating from the police academy, she has been surrounded by all kinds of suitors, many of whom are outstanding. But somehow, she always felt like they were missing something. And the man who saved her from the thugs had something vaguely in her heart that she had always longed for. Zhao Yuetong closed her eyes and tried not to think about him, but at this time the image of this man had filled her mind and she couldn't get rid of it. Thinking of the fate he was about to face, her heart couldn't help but tighten. These days, what she thinks about most is how to save this person's life. She already knew how this man saved himself from so many thugs. She still remembers the shocking photos and reports in the newspapers. She simply couldn¡¯t imagine that he would go to such lengths to save herself. During the meeting just now, she was irritated by his indifferent attitude and left angrily, but it was an experience she would always remember in her heart. This is the first time they meet. These days, she has been looking forward to the meeting with her savior with a feeling of anxiety and sadness. She imagined that this would be a meeting that was different from any other time. She almost stayed up the night before, thinking about what to say when she met him. But she never expected that it would be such a scene. Thinking that he didn't want a lawyer to defend himself, she couldn't help but feel angry again. Of course she also knew that in Lin Yizhe's current situation, it no longer mattered whether he had a defense lawyer or not. She quickly forgot these unpleasantnesses and concentrated on planning for him. Even though the first meeting with Lin Yizhe made Zhao Yuetong angry, the next day Zhao Yuetong went to the detention center again and asked to visit her savior. This time Lin Yizhe did not leave her with a joking expression. Because he almost didn't sleep the night before, Zhao Yuetong leftHe was equally impressed. He wanted to know what gave this beautiful policewoman such great courage to stand up and perform her duties in the face of dangerous thugs. "You are alone and facing a group of beasts. Aren't you afraid?" After an awkward look at each other, Lin Yizhe finally couldn't help but ask the doubts in his heart. "I didn't think much about it. It is my duty to maintain the stability of the city. I may also have habits inherited from my ancestors." "Your ancestor?" Lin Yizhe suddenly became interested. "Yes, do you know Zhao Erfeng?" "Zhao Erfeng? Of course I know -" For a long time, whether it is textbooks or film and television media, when Zhao Erfeng, a famous official in the late Qing Dynasty, is mentioned, he is always labeled as "executioner" or " Butcher" tags. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª New book is on the list! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 8 "Gold Medal Lawyer" Lin Yizhe, who is familiar with history, knows that Zhao Erfeng is not as ferocious and vicious as depicted in history textbooks and some film and television literary works. In fact, he implemented measures such as reforming the native land and abolishing the chieftain system and temple privileges in the border areas of Sichuan and Yunnan, and closely He understood the connection between the Tibetan areas near Sichuan and the mainland. In 1908, he served as minister to Tibet and repeatedly defeated the rebels controlled by the British. He may be a "butcher", but he used thunderous means to thwart the "Tibetan separatists" who tried to make the Snow Region Guards The attempt to hide the "independence" of this land objectively safeguards national sovereignty and territorial integrity. If it weren't for this "butcher", I'm afraid that Snowy Weizang would have become the "Snowy Weizang Lama Kingdom". When people in the media mentioned Zhao Erfeng, they often spoke with sarcasm, saying that he was going against the trend of history by blocking the car with his mantis, but Lin Yizhe has always maintained some respect for this man known as the "butcher". ¡°At least he kept to his last limit and didn¡¯t become a deserter, let alone a traitor. When the "Xinhai Ge Ming" broke out, faced with the violent "G Ming Party", Zhao Erfeng, the governor of Sichuan, did not choose to escape, but resolutely resisted. All the Supervisory Guards died in the battle to protect him, and he was the only one left in the end. The little Tibetan girl who was adopted during the process of quelling the Tibetan riots in Xikang raised a gun and shot at the Kuomintang who kept pouring into the Governor's Palace! In the end, he died together with Zhao Erfeng! "I belong to the Zhao Erzhen family, the eldest son of the Zhao family. It is the family motto of our Zhao family not to retreat even in the face of national calamity. From the Taiping Rebellion to the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, hundreds of people from our Zhao family have sacrificed their lives for the country." "I understand -" Lin Yizhe He was in awe of the girl with gauze on her head in front of her. This is a temperament passed down from generation to generation in a family and penetrated into the bone marrow. This is - responsibility! At this time, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel a little regret for teasing her with words that day. Zhao Yuetong keenly caught the change in the expression on Lin Yizhe's face. She smiled at him and teased him: "It's okay if you know. Your expression doesn't need to be so exaggerated, right?" "Your smile really makes me feel like the whole room is filled with brightness " Lin Yizhe was slightly shocked by her frank and natural smile. "Really?" Women like to please their appearance, and police belles like Zhao Yuetong are no exception. When she heard his praise, she remained reserved on the surface, but she was very happy in her heart, "I heard from the elders in the clan that I look good. She looks particularly like the concubine of an emperor in the old photos of the tribe. "I guess you are the reincarnation of that concubine." Lin Yizhe also laughed when he heard what she said. "Maybe. I've seen the photos, and they are really similar." "Then you should be able to vaguely dream about some bits and pieces of that concubine in your dream." "That's not true Actually, what's so good about being a concubine? I'd rather It is better to spend a life together with the one you love than to be a bird in a golden cage. "That's right, what you need is not glory and wealth, but mutual support." In the most ideal situation, there are many good men who meet the requirements of "mutually supporting each other", but in this era, it is difficult to find men who dare to take on the responsibility. " "Oh, this is not a low requirement. No wonder there are so many suitors but you don't seem to have taken a liking to it. Who is¡ª" After Zhao Yuetong left, Lin Yizhe was in a good mood. The atmosphere of today's conversation was very relaxed, which was very different from the day before. Lin Yizhe had a new understanding of this female police officer named Zhao Yuetong. Maybe the perfect woman I have been looking for for many years is the perfect woman. She - from this day on, Lin Yizhe subconsciously had the idea of ??marrying Zhao Yuetong for the first time, although this idea seemed unrealistic to him. Three days later, Lin Yizhe learned that an "old acquaintance" came to visit him. When he entered the visiting room and waited, he remembered a familiar but not very friendly voice outside the door: "Hello, baby? Haha. It¡¯s only been a day since I¡¯ve been in contactWhere do you want to eat after I log off today? OK, NoProblemOkay, you look good in whatever you wear, so I just go with you. Well, I love you too, Bye~~ "Following this voice, a familiar figure appeared in the visiting room. "Oh - Cheng Erwei, it's really you." "What? Are you surprised?" Cheng Erwei sat down in front of Lin Yizhe and glanced sideways at Lin Yizhe, "You didn't expect to see me here, right?" "Yes. I didn't expect it." Lin Yizhe said calmly, "You are always willing to do nothing. What do you want to do with me?" "Hey! Don't slander my character, I tell you, be careful I will sue you for slander." He opened the crocodile leather bag in his hand with his other hand and said. "You still have character." Lin Yizhe snorted with a half-smile. "You're like this, but you still haven't forgotten Dese. I'm here to help you this time. Don't bite Lu Dongbin because you don't know a good heart." Cheng Erwei held his hand.Looking at the mirror, he said, "If it weren't for the sake of being an old classmate, I wouldn't be bothered to take care of you." "I don't intend to let you take care of me either." Lin Yizhe sneered, "You'd better take care of yourself, don't I always want to make up for the 'regrets' I had when I was young and hit on Ye Xiaodan (a female classmate of Lin Yizhe and Cheng Erwei's junior high school class). "Damn it! Did you mean to cause trouble for me at the last party?" , I ruined my good deeds with just one word, I have already succeeded, and I haven¡¯t even settled this debt with you yet!¡± After hearing Lin Yizhe¡¯s words, a trace of embarrassment flashed across Cheng Erwei¡¯s face, and at the same time he was full of disdain for Lin Yizhe. Not angry. "I pity her, I'm afraid that her good family will be ruined by your hands because of her one thought." Lin Yizhe said unceremoniously. "Come on, I don't want to talk to you about this today. Let's settle this debt later." Cheng Erwei glanced at Lin Yizhe angrily and changed the subject, "Brother, I'm here just for your business this time." "It's rare." Lin Yizhe laughed and said haha, waiting for his next words. "You don't have a defense lawyer, right? I guess I don't either. As for your case, who dares to take it on? I'm afraid I'll take it on." Cheng Erwei kept saying like a barrage of fire, "You know? I'm here for you. "I pushed forward several cases." "Oh - that's hard for you," Lin Yizhe said calmly. "For the sake of old classmates, I won't charge you agency fees." Cheng Erwei looked at Lin Yizhe and said seriously, "Just ask for something, how about it? Is it interesting?" Hearing his words, Lin Yizhe There was no trace of gratitude on his face, and the teasing smile disappeared. He did not speak, but stared closely into Cheng Erwei's eyes, as if he wanted to see right through him. "Look at you, I don't care what kind of gold and silver you want. Are you like this?" Cheng Erwei made Lin Yizhe feel a little scared and said as if to hide it. "What do you want?" Lin Yizhe asked in a deep voice. "I'm telling you, you should only treat that thing as a treasure. I don't think it's worth putting it here. It's ugly" "What do you want?" "Besides, that thing is real or fake. It's hard to say This time I have to find an expert to identify it now" "What do you want?" Cheng Erwei saw that Lin Yizhe's expression had changed, knowing that it was useless to talk in circles, he leaned back in his chair and looked at Lin Yizhe said: "That Hongshan Jade Pig Dragon." "I knew you still couldn't forget that object." "You know I'm not interested in antiques and cultural relics. I'm doing a favor to my friend. He wants this thing quickly. Crazy." "I knew you couldn't help me with the lawsuit for free." Lin Yizhe sneered. "It's now time, don't give up your life and wealth. I've asked around. If that thing is put up for auction, it will cost you two to three million. It's not worth a lot of money. Besides, this friend of mine is not here for money. I just like this thing." Cheng Erwei moved his face closer to Lin Yizhe, his eyes gleaming with excitement, "With his help, as long as you plead guilty, there should be no problem in getting a suspended death sentence. It can at least save your life, right? ? A very good deal - " "Hahaha -" Lin Yizhe looked up to the sky and laughed a few times, his eyes suddenly became sharp, which startled Cheng Erwei. Lin Yizhe stopped laughing, turned his head, looked at the detention center policeman standing not far away, and said calmly: "Comrade policeman, could you please help me get my jade necklace?" The policeman looked at it strangely. After looking at Lin Yizhe, he turned around and went to the table to make a phone call. After a while, a policeman brought a transparent plastic bag over. Cheng Erwei saw the yellow-green ancient jade with black spots in the plastic bag at a glance. His face changed and he stood up. The policeman took the plastic bag from his colleague and took a look at it. He noticed Cheng Erwei¡¯s strange look and couldn¡¯t help but feel very strange. When Lin Yizhe first entered the detention center, he took the ancient jade necklace away from Lin Yizhe and kept it separately according to regulations. At that time, he just thought that the ancient jade shape was very strange, resembling both a small monkey and a Xiaozhu didn't pay attention at all, but now he noticed from Cheng Erwei's eyes that this ancient jade was unusual. "Is this what you want?" Lin Yizhe took the necklace and played with the jade pig dragon as a necklace pendant in his hand. When he saw the unique light on the surface of the jade pig dragon caused by wearing the toy for many years, Cheng Erwei's eyes Become more greedy. "You are reallya national treasure with millions of dollars hanging around your neck so casually" Cheng Erwei swallowed and said hoarsely.?? said, his eyes never leaving Lin Yizhe's hand. Hearing Cheng Erwei tell the true value of what Lin Yizhe was holding, beads of sweat broke out on the heads of the police officers at the detention center. Lin Yizhe waved the necklace in front of Cheng Erwei provocatively, "You want it? Dreaming!" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª The collection is bleak! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! thank you all! Text Chapter 9 Token Jade Pig Dragon "Look at you - what can I say about you? You're still so damn arrogant after all these years! I'm just trying to save you, don't you know what's good and what's wrong!" Cheng Erwei pretended to be relaxed. He sat down again and said, "Do you know that you are guilty of public outrage now! You are stupid for giving four lives to a little girl who has become a broken shoe!" "If you have the guts, tell me again!" Lin Yizhe glared at Cheng Erwei angrily, his eyes looking like they were about to spit out fire. "I'm telling you, those scum deserved their death! I hit them to death, and they all deserve to die for the things they did that were worse than beasts! I did it, and I don't regret it! That girl was doing her duty. , you are a bastard who takes other people's "broken shoes" as a sense of achievement. How can you call her a "broken shoe"? "Due to extreme anger, Lin Yizhe was like a furious lion at this time, "As for that object, I just smashed it. It will never let you, a scumbag, get a piece of scum!" Lin Yizhe said, stood up suddenly, raised the necklace in his hand, and threw it on the ground. Seeing Lin Yizhe¡¯s actions, Cheng Erwei was stunned for a moment. The two detention center policemen were also dumbfounded. But at this critical moment, a figure suddenly rushed over from the door and grabbed Lin Yizhe¡¯s wrist tightly. Seeing Lin Yizhe¡¯s eyes tearing open, Cheng Erwei was so frightened that he fell off his chair and sat on the ground. At this time, Lin Yizhe's arms were still raised high, and he was about to throw him to the ground. Only then did the two detention center policemen see that the one who stopped Lin Yizhe was actually Xie Bureau, their immediate boss - the Shenzhou City Public Security Bureau Chief! Xie Ju desperately held Lin Yizhe's arm and wrist to prevent him from doing so, but Lin Yizhe's strength was surprisingly strong, and Xie Ju was unable to take the Jade Pig Dragon away from his hands. "Stop! This is a national treasure! Destroying national treasures is a crime! Lin Yizhe, are you crazy?" "It's just death anyway! I don't care about one more thing!" "Young man! Calm down! Calm down! Do you hear me!" Lin Yizhe's arms slowed down Slowly relaxing, Xie Ju took the jade pig dragon necklace away from his hand. When Cheng Erwei saw Lin Yizhe's wide eyes, he couldn't help but retreat in horror on the ground. "Why don't you get out of here! No one can protect you if you stay here any longer. If the national treasure is really broken into pieces, do you think you can get away with it?" Xie Ju glared at Cheng Erwei and issued an eviction order. Cheng Erwei, who was slumped in the chair, woke up from his fear and said, "My surname is Lin, just wait for me! If I don't kill you, my grandma will take your surname!" and then fled the visiting room in embarrassment. Watching Cheng Erwei¡¯s figure disappear from his eyes, Lin Yizhe slowly regained his composure. Xie Ju rubbed his sore wrist and came to Lin Yizhe, "You are young, but you have a big temper! If you drop a national treasure cultural relic, you will drop it." "I was just scaring that guy, what do you think? I'm so willing." Lin Yizhe smiled and said. Hearing Lin Yizhe¡¯s answer, Bureau Xie couldn¡¯t help but be stunned again, and the two policemen also opened their mouths in surprise. "You really dare to act!" Xie Ju looked at the jade pig dragon in his hand with some annoyance, "You almost scared me out of my heart attack!" Lin Yizhe gave Xie Ju an apologetic smile. "However, what the guy said just now really deserves a beating," Xie Ju looked at the door and said, "If I weren't the director, he would have fallen at my feet." After hearing Xie Ju's words, Lin Yizhe smiled, no say. "In any case, this jade pig dragon is a national treasure. I will not allow anything like what happened just now to happen again." Xie Ju raised the jade pig dragon necklace in his hand, "I will keep it for you first." Lin Yizhe Still didn't speak, just stared into Xie Ju's eyes. "Don't worry, I won't snatch your treasure. The things will still be put back in the safe where your personal belongings are kept. When you want it, I will come and get it for you in person." Xie Ju seemed to have guessed Lin Yizhe Thoughts in my heart, I said. "Thank you." "It's me who should say thank you. Xiaotong's father and I are old comrades and colleagues. If you hadn't saved Xiaotong that day, I would have been too embarrassed to see her father. Young man, I Not as good as you -" Xie Ju turned to the two young policemen who had not yet recovered, "Send him back." "Yes! Xie Ju -" Everything that happened in the detention center quickly reached Zhao Yuetong's ears. , the shocked Zhao Yuetong came to the detention center again the next day. After more than ten contacts in more than half a month, the image of Lin Yizhe has long been lingering in her heart. "You guys can chat slowly. If you need anything, you can call me." Xie Ju winked at Zhao Yuetong, left the visiting room, and took the bag with him.?. "Are you okay?" Zhao Yuetong asked. When Lin Yizhe heard her voice, he raised his head and saw her looking at him with concern on her face. He couldn't help but feel warm in his heart and his voice became softer, "I'm fine." "Uncle Xie, what happened yesterday "You told me." "Thank you," Zhao Yuetong said. "You're welcome. I just didn't want that scumbag to throw dirt on you." "You really care about me?" "I just did what I should do." " "You-" Zhao Yuetong was at a loss for words again, but this time it was not because of anger, but because of emotion. The two just looked at each other. Zhao Yuetong was expecting Lin Yizhe to say something, but he just looked at her with eager eyes and said nothing. Time passed so unknowingly, the door to the visiting room was opened, and Bureau Xie walked in, "The time is up, Xiaotong, we should go back." "I know, Uncle Xie." Zhao Yuetong responded and stood up and walked to the door. After walking a few steps and about to leave the visiting room, she suddenly turned around and asked Lin Yizhe loudly: "Don't you have nothing to say to me?" "Xiaotong, I like you, will you marry me?" Lin Yizhe looked at her. , took a deep breath, and said word by word. As soon as Lin Yizhe said these words, not only Zhao Yuetong was shocked, but Bureau Xie, the two police officers responsible for guarding Lin Yizhe, and the nurse who took care of Zhao Yuetong all stood stunned on the spot, speechless. Zhao Yuetong frowned slightly. She stared at Lin Yizhe closely, doubts flashing in her eyes, but she soon realized from his eyes that he didn't seem to be joking with her. "Are you still thinking of joking with me at this time?" She stared at him. "I'm not kidding." Lin Yizhe fumbled and took out something from his pocket, faced Zhao Yuetong, and knelt down on one knee. Zhao Yuetong¡¯s beautiful eyes widened, and her face was full of disbelief. In Lin Yizhe's hand was a shining golden ring. Seeing the ring in Lin Yizhe's hand, the two policemen responsible for guarding Lin Yizhe were not only shocked, but even a little frightened. Because Lin Yizhe is a serious criminal, after entering the detention center, the police have conducted a strict body search on him, removing all metal objects, sharp and angular objects on his body, such as Swiss Army knives, keychains, coins and tie clips. All such things were searched and taken away. The reason why there are such strict regulations in the detention center is to prevent prisoners from committing suicide or self-mutilation by using sharp and angular objects while in custody. But now, Lin Yizhe actually conjured a gold ring out of thin air. How could he not shock them? Just as a detention center policeman was about to step forward, Lin Yizhe turned to look at him, as if he knew what he was thinking, and said calmly: "Don't worry, this is made of candy wrappers." After listening to Lin Yizhe's explanation, The little policemen couldn't help but be stunned, remembering that when Lin Yizhe first came in, he did have a few chocolate candies in his pocket. They looked carefully at the exquisite and sparkling ring in Lin Yizhe's hand for a while, and then heaved a sigh of relief. Zhao Yuetong laughed happily, but there was a touch of sadness in his smile. "How do you know I can wear it" "My eyes are not glass beads. I can see the thickness of your fingers -" "You" Zhao Yuetong gently covered his mouth with his hand, and there was a faint crystal light in his eyes. flash. "Xiaotong, marry me. If you want to marry me, just nod. If you don't want to, just shake your head." Zhao Yuetong looked at Lin Yizhe blankly. After a few seconds, she first seemed to shake her head, but then she shook her head heavily. After clicking twice, tears burst out of my eyes. "I doI do" The flesh and blood of the Zhao family made her fearless, but the tragic experience that day made Zhao Yuetong suddenly realize her fragility and helplessness. When her body and mind were about to be destroyed, this person stood up. And De has preserved her reputation and innocence, making her feel that the person she has been looking forward to relying on for many years is the man in front of her who is no different from a "death prisoner". Zhao Yuetong stretched out his right hand. Lin Yizhe understood and stood up to put the "ring" on Zhao Yuetong's ring finger. Xie Ju looked at the two of them with an imperceptible smile on his lips. He seemed to remember something and coughed dryly. He pointed at the "ring" in Lin Yizhe's hand and asked, "Are you going to wear it for Xiaotong?" "This?" "Of course you can't just wear this." Lin Yizhe smiled slightly and said to Zhao Yuetong, "Xiaotong, I can't let such a ring accompany you for the rest of your life." He said.Then, he turned to Xie Ju and said, "Uncle Xie, please take out the treasure I asked you to keep." Xie Ju gave Lin Yizhe a meaningful look, nodded, turned and left. After a while, he He came back with a small box and handed the small box to Lin Yizhe. When Lin Yizhe took out the Jade Pig Dragon from the small box, everyone present except Lin Yizhe and Xie Ju took a deep breath. As a cultural relic that has appeared N times in history textbooks, few people don¡¯t know its value. "Sorry, I don't have a diamond ring, so this is the only one I can get." Lin Yizhe said as he put the jade pig and dragon necklace on Zhao Yuetong. Zhao Yuetong hugged Lin Yizhe fiercely, pressed her face against his chest, and let tears flow freely. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Working hard to update! Please give me more support! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 10 "Lin Yizhe Phenomenon" "Tongtong, you have to think about it, this is a major event in your life" "Xiaotong, you have to think about it!" "Xiaotong, you must think about it" Zhao Yuetong was stunned. He looked at the marriage certificate in his hand, caressing the jade pig and dragon necklace under his clothes, recalling the experience from the detention center to the Civil Affairs Bureau these days, and those concerned voices rang in his ears again. At the moment when the marriage certificate was finally stamped, the words spoken by my classmate and friend at the Civil Affairs Bureau were the same as what Lin Yizhe's parents, his own parents, and the leaders of the Public Security Bureau said to him. . Now, she and he are a couple in the legal sense. Zhao Yuetong's fingers lightly touched the red silk gilded marriage certificate cover, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, but she couldn't help but shed tears. She knew that no matter what, he would inevitably die. The reason why I did this was so that he could leave without any regrets and feel at ease. Three months later, the court. Zhao Yuetong looked at Lin Yizhe from a distance as he came out of the court "escorted" by the bailiffs. Lin Yizhe raised his head, caught her concerned gaze, and gave her a comforting smile with a sense of victory. Zhao Yuetong nodded slightly, and Lin Yizhe immediately avoided the swarming reporters and camera flashes, turned around and got into the police car. Zhao Yuetong watched the police car leave. She knew that Lin Yizhe should have won another round of today's court trial. ¡° Somehow, the stooped but resolute figure of the defendant¡¯s grandfather came to Zhao Yuetong¡¯s mind again. That deep bow and the confession of "Girl, I apologize on behalf of that grandson who is worse than a beast" were deeply engraved in Zhao Yuetong's heart. Zhao Yuetong remembered that after this court hearing, more than a dozen people withdrew their lawsuits. It was Lin Yizhe¡¯s reminder that made him remember to take up legal weapons to defend his rights. You can¡¯t just let the hurt you¡¯ve suffered go unnoticed! Before that, she was already depressed and had thoughts of suicide. ¡°It was Lin Yizhe¡¯s words that rekindled her despair. In the 25 years since birth, Zhao Yuetong has never surrendered to anyone or been conquered by anyone. But at that moment, she felt that she was completely conquered by this man. Thinking of the day he proposed to her in the visiting room in front of Xie Ju, she blushed and her heart beat. ¡°After that day, despite the strong opposition from both parents, I resolutely went through the marriage formalities with him, and the wedding was officially held in the detention center. It was after that wedding that Lin Yizhe became a bombshell that detonated the media. Almost every day, Zhao Yuetong can see Lin Yizhe's name in the newspaper. ¡°The female police officer who was rescued in the robbery case of Baocai Youyong was married to the rescuer: the wedding was held in the detention center, and the chief of public security was the witness¡± Beat and rob, and encourage victims to defend their legitimate rights and interests." "The first trial of Lin Yizhe's case: the four plaintiffs withdrew the lawsuit. The 70-year-old man slapped his son in court and called his biological grandson a beast." "The first trial of Lin Yizhe's case ended: the rescued policewoman testified in court that she committed violence. The plaintiff became a defendant overnight." "The assaulted female police officer sued the perpetrator's family. Public Security Bureau: Multiple suspects have been arrested and will be dealt with separately." "The first instance of Lin Yizhe's case continues: The owner of a Japanese car was driving on a cruise and typed 'Xiang Lin Yizhe. Learn 'Banner' "The owner of a sushi restaurant hired more than ten strong men to guard the store, saying he would never show mercy when he saw a swatter" "Lin Yizhe Phenomenon: The waiter at the sushi restaurant sent the swatter to the Public Security Bureau" "Lin Yizhe Phenomenon: Daocheng International Auto Show incident In Youyang, the robber tried to rape the female car model, but the security guard fought back and sent more than 10 people to the Public Security Bureau. ""The violence escalated in "Baoyu Youyang": Experts called for rationality on both sides." When Zhao Yuetong returned home, it was already late. ¡°My parents didn¡¯t eat, but put a table full of dishes waiting for me. Seeing the worried and concerned eyes of her parents looking at her, Zhao Yuetong, who had no appetite at all, still forced herself to sit down at the dinner table. Seeing her daughter¡¯s actions, the mother was very happy and immediately invited Zhao to have dinner with her and turned on the TV. At this time, the news program was playing on the TV. "The second trial of Lin Yizhe's case: The court found that Lin Yizhe acted bravely when he saw justice, and the plaintiff's family made a fuss in the court and was detained" "It was determined that Lin Yizhe acted bravely when he saw justice."??, great! "My mother said happily. "It's just a matter of courage! To stop a crime when you see it is to act bravely! "Dad Zhao glared at Mother Zhao, seeming to complain that she shouldn't mention this at this time, "It's just that the measures he took out of a sense of justice were inappropriate and caused serious consequences! But being brave enough to do what is right cannot be denied! " "Yes Yes Yes. The mother felt sorry for herself and quickly changed the channel with the remote control. Unexpectedly, it was a program about Lin Yizhe's case again. The mother was afraid that her daughter would be sad, so she quickly changed the channel again until she changed to "Oriental TV" and saw that it was " Oriental Live Room" program stopped. Zhao Yuetong, who was worried, did not watch TV, but ate in silence. He seemed to have not heard the content of the program about Lin Yizhe just broadcast on the TV station, because he was not aware of the progress of Lin Yizhe's case. , No one knows it better than her. At this time, on TV, the host of the program "'Lin Yizhe Phenomenon' Discussion: Rational Patriotism and Rational Rights Protection" in the Oriental Live Room was addressing the famous domestic "Lin Yizhe Phenomenon" who was wearing the uniform of the Air Force Colonel. Dai Xu, a hawkish figure, asked. "Colonel Dai, what do you think of Lin Yizhe's behavior?" " Hearing these words from the host, Zhao Yuetong, who was eating, raised his head. "I personally think that the court was absolutely wrong to determine that Lin Yizhe was acting bravely when he hit someone with his car. Dai Xu replied with a serious face, "Under the circumstances at that time, if you saw a crime taking place, you could choose to call for help or call the police. Why did you have to take such extreme measures as hitting someone with a car?" Hitting someone with a car and killing them is a serious crime in itself! What's more, there are so many patriotic people in the crowd! Moreover, the actions of the Shenzhou City police are also extremely excessive. How can they ban patriotic parades and demonstrations just because of a violent incident? Anyone who issues such an order is simply a traitor! " As soon as Dai Xu finished speaking, a middle-aged woman wearing a cheongsam at the guest table suddenly stood up and asked Dai Xu loudly. Zhao Yuetong recognized her as the famous female writer Chen Lan. " I want to I would like to ask, Colonel Dai, would you stand calmly and watch your wife and daughter being raped by these 'patriots', and at the same time calmly call the police, and then calmly wait for the police to arrive? " Chen Lan's words caused bursts of applause in the audience, while Dai Xu sat there with a flushed face. He held it in for a long time before saying: "I refuse to answer this question. " Father Zhao, who was a soldier, slammed his chopsticks on the table, "Coward! Coward! " Zhao Yuetong's face looked a little pale. She looked away from the TV in a daze and continued to eat in silence. " What a woman actually defends when she resists rape is the rights of a man hidden behind her! Is a woman's life more despicable than a man's sexual rights? "Chen Lan's voice became high-pitched, like a cuckoo crying for blood, "And a man who desperately tried to save his beloved woman is now facing a death sentence. Do you think this is fair to the victimized woman? ! " "I can't argue with someone like you! "Dai Xu said with some irritation. At this time, an angry girl in the audience suddenly stood up, took off her high heels suddenly, and threw it at Dai Xu in the guest seat. Dai Xu was caught off guard and was hit in the forehead. , and immediately fell backward with an "ouch" sound. The girl who lost her high heels screamed at Dai Xu: "The surname is Dai!" Don't let me meet you! He smashed him when he saw him -" Someone helped Dai Xu up. At this time, Dai Xu's forehead was bleeding, and he stood there trembling and confused. The host quickly stepped forward and took out a handkerchief to help him hold the injury. Several girls who were with the girl who lost her high heels were stopped by the staff, and the stage became a mess. The mother quickly changed the channel and glanced at her daughter who was eating. " There is now a survey on the Internet: If your girlfriend was in a similar situation, would you come forward to save her? In the end, basically all girls hope that their boyfriends can do this, but we see that the choices of men are not so concentrated: less than 50% choose 'yes', some choose to call the police, and some choose to ask others to help ¡­¡± ¡°¡­The ¡®Lin Yizhe phenomenon¡¯ has now become a hot topic of discussion. According to statistics, the divorce rate has even slightly increased because of this, because husbands dare not say that they will just hit someone with their car to save their wives. This divorced female netizen said angrily in an interview: If you don't dare to come forward in a situation like that, what else can you expect from him? " When Zhao Yuetong heard this, she thought of Lin Yizhe and felt a sting in her heart. She didn't want her parents to worry about her, so she finished her meal in a hurry and hid in her room. After a while, her parents' whispers of conversation came in through the crack in the door. "noIs it determined to act bravely? Then he shouldn¡¯t be sentenced to death" "Being brave enough to do justice is recognized, but it doesn¡¯t necessarily mean you can save your life! well! " "How do you say this? " "Seeing that the crime was stopped is consistent with the nature of acting bravely, so the court determined that the child's behavior was courageous. The collision was an act of self-righteousness and improper measures were taken, resulting in serious consequences of multiple casualties. But the maximum penalty for this responsibility is less than 20 years, but think about it! Can the families of those who were killed agree? " "What if you don't agree? The law is there! Why should my son-in-law pay for the lives of those beasts they gave birth to? ¡± ¡°We need to consider the social impact here! After all, it is four lives, this is obvious! ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Everyone drown me with your favorites and recommendations! Text Chapter 11 Farewell at the Execution Ground "Alas! Speaking of which, that child is really a kind and kind child. He risked everything to save Xiaotong, and it was hard to find him even with a lantern What would Xiaotong do if he really had to leave like this" The parents were worried. The sigh struck Zhao Yuetong's heart like a heavy hammer. Zhao Yuetong, who was lying on the bed, couldn't bear it any longer, and tears instantly poured out of his eyes. A month later, the court scene. "Defendant Lin Yizhe, do you have anything else to say?" Lin Yizhe breathed a deep sigh of relief, stood up, nodded slightly to the people on the trial bench, and then slowly glanced at the collegial court and auditorium. "Thank you everyone, I am very relaxed now because this is almost over and it is a relief for all of us. I know exactly what I am going to face, but at this moment, I still won't give up on myself. I felt a little bit regretful about what I did at that time. That girl, who is now my wife, knew that going to work would be dangerous, that she would be humiliated and even die, but she still went to work without hesitation. This is! Her responsibility, this is her responsibility. In order to save this courageous person, I must do this. This is my responsibility! I have no regrets about all the consequences. I will bear the responsibility for my crime and pay the price for it. This is my life -" After a pause, Lin Yizhe's eyes suddenly flashed with heroic spirit, "But do you all here also take responsibility? Where is the courage? I don't think you have it. You will only attribute your behavior to the so-called "patriotic enthusiasm". Patriotism is sinless. Is it really sinless? Patriotism cannot be at the expense of depriving others of their rights. Therefore, patriotism that infringes on the legitimate rights and interests of others is also a crime, and it also requires the courage to take responsibility for the consequences of excessive "patriotism". Do you have this kind of responsibility? So I pity you - I don't care about your condemnation, no. I don¡¯t need your sympathy to care about your curses, because I just did what I should do and paid the price I should bear, that¡¯s all - my account has been settled, and your account will be settled. My wife will be slow I'll leave it to you. I'm done, thank you." After Lin Yizhe finished his free statement, the court was silent for a while. Lin Yizhe turned to look at the plaintiff's bench and happened to catch Cheng Erwei's eyes. Cheng Erwei seemed a little afraid of Lin Yizhe and turned his head to the side in a hurry. "Cheng Erwei, Lawyer Cheng. I congratulate you. You, a gold medal lawyer, can become famous again this time. You can use me to win more bragging rights for you. Yuan Hong and Jin Xiangying (Cheng Erwei's classmate and lover, are both married) My wife) will definitely be proud of having a 'husband' like you. Maybe Ye Xiaodan will look up to you in the future. You still have many opportunities. As an old classmate, I wish you success." After hearing Lin Yizhe's words, Cheng Erwei. His face suddenly turned the color of pig liver. He turned his head and stared at Lin Yizhe fiercely, but Lin Yizhe no longer looked at him. ¡°Just as Cheng Erwei assured his agent, the families of the thugs who were killed by Lin Yizhe¡¯s car, what Lin Yizhe received was a death sentence. Lin Yizhe had long expected such an outcome. Instead of requesting an appeal, he requested a lethal injection. Although Lin Yizhe was sentenced to death, Cheng Erwei did not feel the pleasure of victory at all. He avoided reporters' interviews like a prisoner and hurriedly left the court. When Cheng Erwei walked out of the court with his briefcase, he suddenly saw an old man with white hair standing in the distance watching him, which made him feel uncomfortable all over. The old man¡¯s eyes were like a forensic doctor looking at a corpse, and Cheng Erwei felt like he was that corpse at this time. Cheng Erwei recognized that this old man was his teacher in law school, He Zhengdong, who was known as the top lawyer in Shenzhou City! The old man looked at Cheng Erwei, snorted coldly, pushed up his glasses, and walked away. That year, newspapers reported that the famous lawyer He Zhengdong announced that he would represent Zhao Yuetong in personal injury lawsuits for free. "For the sake of justice and for the atonement of sinners," he also announced that he would no longer have a student named Cheng Erwei. If Cheng Erwei continues to practice law in the name of his student, it will be regarded as an infringement and legal liability will be pursued. Seven days later, in the evening, Shenzhou Public Security Hospital. The sun had set and the sky was getting darker. At this moment, Japanese cars gathered from all directions and parked on both sides of the entrance to the hospital. The policemen who had been deployed at the entrance of the hospital immediately became nervous when they saw this. Because during this period of time, the police were already feeling a little tired of dealing with a series of "mass incidents" triggered by the incident in which a Japanese car owner rescued a policewoman and killed a man. And tonight, it is Lin Yizhe, the person who has led public opinion and media attention in recent times to leave this world.weather. Different from the protest that the police had expected in advance, these Japanese car owners parked their cars neatly in two rows, and got out of the car one after another. Among them, there were men, women, and children. In their hands, they hold a small, delicate candlestick. There were no fierce protests, no chanting slogans, and no mineral water bottles flying everywhere. This time, it was a silent farewell. Seeing such a scene, some policemen breathed a sigh of relief, but they still did not dare to relax completely. Instead, they raised their tempered glass shields and formed a cordon according to their pre-plan. After a while, a prison van drove into the hospital under the escort of several police cars. The police became even more nervous. After the prison van drove into the hospital, two rows of police began to shrink the cordon and lined up at the entrance of the hospital. People who came to see Lin Yizhe off silently came to the door of the hospital and placed the candlesticks in their hands on the ground, forming the shape of the four characters "Have a good journey". At this moment, accompanied by slogans of "Shoot the murderer!" and "A worthy death!", more than a dozen angry youths appeared at the intersection far away from the hospital with banners that read "Great pleasure" and "A deserved death." These people were about to They walked through the block and headed to the entrance of the hospital to protest, but before they even got close to the hospital, a large group of police officers rushed over. After a flurry of excitement, all the angry youths, without exception, were pinned down on the street and handcuffed. . Several police cars drove over immediately, and the police roughly dragged the angry youths from the ground and stuffed them into police cars. "What are you doing" an angry young man struggled and shouted. "Stop talking nonsense! Be honest!" A policeman slapped him shut immediately. Public security hospital, waiting hall. This was originally a place where family members of patients waited for patients to come out for surgery, but now it has become a waiting room, where prisoners who have been executed by lethal injection and their families say their final goodbyes. Zhao Yuetong had been waiting here early. Today, she deliberately wore a straight police uniform, but she did not wear a police hat. Instead, she let her long and soft hair hang loosely on her shoulders. Because he said that he likes to see her with long hair shawl. She was holding a stainless steel thermos bucket in her hand. She was sitting on a chair, her eyes wandering around the corridor. After a while, Lin Yizhe appeared, surrounded by several bailiffs. At this time, Lin Yizhe was wearing a pair of large handcuffs with long and thick iron chains on his hands, and a pair of iron shackles as thick as his forearms on his feet. Different from the previous death row prisoners, Lin Yizhe His handcuffs and leg shackles were wrapped with a thick woolen coat, so he didn't make much noise when he walked. Seeing Lin Yizhe appear, Zhao Yuetong immediately stood up and hurriedly greeted him. Lin Yizhe saw Zhao Yuetong waiting for him in the hall, and involuntarily quickened his pace. Along with his movements, the iron chains under his feet made dull sounds. Zhao Yuetong pulled Lin Yizhe and asked him to sit down, silently opened the buckle of the insulated lunch box, and opened the lid of the top lunch box. What was inside was crimson sauce beef, dotted with finely chopped green onion; Zhao Yuetong will This layer of lunch boxes was taken off and placed on the table. The next thing Lin Yizhe saw was that the second layer of lunch boxes contained lettuce with oyster sauce that shone with crystal oil. Next was the thick boiled duck soup. When he saw the color of the soup, he was I knew it was the result of cooking it all night; the bottom lunch box was filled with white rice. What was different was that the white rice was dotted with golden millet, which made it look appetizing. Lin Yizhe looked at the two dishes and one soup in front of him, looking a little surprised and did not move his chopsticks immediately. Although these are all home-cooked dishes, they are all Lin Yizhe¡¯s favorites. Lin Yizhe was surprised that only his mother knew what he liked to eat. How did Zhao Yuetong know about it? "Eat it while it's hot." Zhao Yuetong glanced at him and said calmly. "Don't worry about me being with my parents from now on." When Lin Yizhe heard this, he immediately understood. Zhao Yuetong must have been to his home, otherwise it would be impossible to know what he likes to eat. Just as Lin Yizhe raised his chopsticks and was about to start eating, Zhao Yuetong suddenly turned to the director of the detention center and said, "I hope my husband will be given enough time to finish his last meal. Isn't this too much to ask?" "This Xie Ju, look" The detention director was caught off guard and looked a little embarrassed. He didn't dare to make the decision himself, and turned to Xie Ju for help. Bureau Xie nodded, waved his hand, and led the detention director and bailiffs out of the hall.   Lin Yizhe ate one bite at a time, one bite at a time, as if he was savoring the taste of the first and last meal Zhao Yuetong cooked for him. Soon, the three lunch boxes containing rice and dishes became empty. "Have you ever regretted it until now?" Zhao Yuetong asked suddenly when he saw Lin Yizhe put down his chopsticks and picked up the soup bowl after finishing his meal. "Fool, I have nothing to regret for you." Lin Yizhe smiled. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªI am the dividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 12 The Birth of Young Master Sun of the Chen Family Zhao Yuetong also laughed. Lin Yizhe took the soup bowl, blew it a little, and drank the old duck soup in it spoon by spoon. Then he put down the soup bowl and burped happily. "It's so delicious. Xiaotong's craftsmanship is almost catching up with mom." Lin Yizhe stood up with a smile and began to call the police outside, "I've finished eating, and we can start." Zhao Yuetong watched Lin Yizhe being taken away by the police. In the end, Lin Yizhe was smiling at her, but at this time, Zhao Yuetong looked at Lin Yizhe's lonely back, and tears began to well up in her eyes. At this time, she seemed to feel a little uncomfortable, as if she was exhausted. She stood holding the wall for a while, and then followed out. After exiting the door, the little nurse came forward to help her, who was about to collapse. At this time, her face was frighteningly white, and her water-sharp eyes had lost their luster. ? ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù When Zhao Yuetong woke up after fainting, he saw the concerned eyes of Bureau Xie and his colleagues. Zhao Yuetong looked at everyone silently, Xie Ju couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart when he saw that the pair of water-cut eyes that attracted countless people were now as dark as a black hole. Xie Ju stepped forward and placed a piece of paper in front of Zhao Yuetong. That¡¯s a receipt for the body of a condemned prisoner. Zhao Yuetong raised her absent-minded eyes and looked at Xie Ju, who looked at her sadly and nodded. Xie Ju took out a pen and handed it to Zhao Yuetong. Although it was a small movement, he seemed to have used all his strength to complete it. Zhao Yuetong took the pen handed over by Bureau Xie, looked at the body recognition form, and signed the words "wife Zhao Yuetong" in the "family" column. After she finished writing, her hand relaxed and the pen gently slipped from her hand. She caressed the jade pig and dragon necklace on her chest, tears flowing down again. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù It is impossible for Lin Yizhe to know that Zhao Yuetong continued to work as a police officer after his death and moved into the Lin family as his wife to take care of his parents In her later life, she never remarried. On the day Lin Yizhe was buried, more than a thousand Japanese car owners spontaneously came to witness the entire burial process. They thought they were bidding farewell to a hero who stood up and taught them to protect their legal property. Within seven days after Lin Yizhe was buried, the Shenzhou police arrested more than 200 provocateurs, including all the plaintiffs in Lin Yizhe's case, who participated in beatings and robberies. Many of them had previous criminal records. The police stated that they would not tolerate the beatings and robberies. , we must crack down hard and severely to restore a peaceful living environment for citizens, and welcome citizens to report fighting and other troublesome behaviors. The doctor who executed Lin Yizhe resigned three days later because he couldn't stand the excitement after Lin Yizhe was buried, and began to write a confessional literary work "I Am a Murderer". After its publication, it became the best-selling book of the year for three consecutive years. All royalties of RMB 400,000 were given anonymously to Lin Yizhe's parents, and the two elderly people donated it to a child with leukemia. Cheng Erwei¡¯s wife filed for divorce, and her daughter refused to call him dad. ¡°My dad is dead!¡± The little girl said firmly when facing the reporter¡¯s microphone. His lovers who used to be passionate about him now avoid him like the plague. He has lost everything and closed his law firm. One night, in a hotel, he was attacked by a group of people. Some of his organs were shocked with electric shocks. He never moved again and his whereabouts are unknown. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù On the same day that Lin Yizhe¡¯s soul passed through the late Qing Dynasty, he was thousands of miles away in London, the capital of the British Empire. For a Chinese businessman family, it was also a very special day. An ordinary day. It was a clear morning, and the morning sun shone peacefully through the tawny trees and quiet black fields. It was very quiet here, giving the people living here a sense of tranquility that they never had in the noisy urban area of ??London. of Qingning. A quaint manor is located on the side of a hill, and there is a church nearby. This is a typical English manor. The British aristocrats yearned for the fresh air and free life in the countryside, so they invested in villages and towns near the city to build their own small world. The main building of this manor is a two-story building. Once you enter the building, there is a study room on the left side of the concierge at the entrance, and a dining room on the right side. Entering the spacious main hall, there is a large library on the left side. , on the right is the main staircase, in addition to the luxuriously decorated high-end living room, concert hall and elegant lounge, showing that the owner is a gentleman with extremely high cultivation. It¡¯s just that the current owner of this house is not British, but a Chinese. In this manor, a group of people are busy inside and outside. The maid and old woman carrying hot water towels?From time to time he slipped in and out of a concierge with a bamboo curtain. In the courtyard, an old man with white beard and hair, dressed in rich clothes, stood motionless in the center of the courtyard, leaning on a stick like a stick. His eyes behind the gold pince-nez never left the bamboo fan that was frequently lifted. curtain. A middle-aged man in a suit was making quick circles back and forth with the old man as the center, looking very anxious. "Hong'er, stop wandering around. How can it be appropriate for a man who is about to become a father to still be so unstable?" The old man finally couldn't stand the middle-aged man's wandering around and spoke. His name is Chen Tingxuan, the current patriarch of the Chen family of Chinese merchants, and the soul of the "Rishengchang Bank". The middle-aged man he scolded was his only son Chen Hong, the current boss of "Rishengchang Bank". At the same time, on the other side of the bamboo curtain, a young woman with blond hair and blue eyes, about 17 or 18 years old, was lying on her gums sweating profusely and exerting strength with a painful expression. A group of maids and servants were surrounding her. People around him were busy waiting on him. Obviously, a little life is about to come into this world. "Young lady, try harder, it's about to come out! You can see the baby's head! Try harder, young lady!" Seeing the baby's head showing up, Po Wen, who had already been so anxious, urged the mother to hurry up. make persistent efforts. Ever since she was invited into this house the night before, Po Wen's nerves have been tense. Before entering the house, the old man had said that there would be many rewards for the safety of mother and son. If there was anything wrong with one of them, she would not have to do it in the future. Hanging out in the Chinese district of London. "Wow¡ª¡ª, wow¡ª¡ª" With the sound of a baby crying, the nerves of everyone in the house relaxed. After giving birth to the child, the exhausted mother lay on her gums panting. Her full name She is Sarah Meyer Rothschild, a member of the famous Rothschild family, the youngest daughter of Nathan Meyer Rothschild, the wife of Chen Hong, and the young mistress of the Chen family. The relieved Wen Po put on a bright red smile and opened the bamboo curtain to come to Old Mrs. Chen and Young Master Chen, "Oh - the master and young master are so happy. The young mistress gave birth to a big fat boy. Mother and son are safe. Master Sun cried loudly like "Thunderbolt, it's really the reincarnation of Thunder Lord¡ª¡ª" "Hahaha¡ª¡ª" Chen Tingxuan laughed heartily after hearing this, "You have done a lot of work this time. I went to the accounting office to receive a red envelope of 5 pounds. It has been closed in recent years. How hard it is. ! " "Oh, what Master Chen said, isn't this what you deserve? I would like to thank Master Chen for the reward!" Wenpo said happily. You must know that the purchasing power of the pound at this time was much greater than that of silver. Five pounds was definitely not a small amount. It was enough for her to spend for several months. In Britain at this time, the annual salary of a native white worker was only 20. Just pounds. Po Wen thanked her and followed a servant down happily. "Forefathers on high, there is a successor to 'Rishengchang'." Chen Tingxuan murmured for a while, then turned to Chen Hong, who had long since lost his appearance of joy, and said: "Hong'er, if you don't go ahead with the instructions, Sun When the young master was born, everyone in the house and in every department was rewarded with monthly rewards for half a year. Everyone in the young master's house was rewarded with an additional half-year reward. It was not in vain for the careful service of the past ten months. What are you still doing in a daze? Come and see with me. Look at your grandson!¡± ¡°Thank you, Master¡ª¡± At this time, the servants around him happily bowed to Chen Tingxuan and watched the Chen family and his son enter the delivery room. "Lin'er was born. My daughter-in-law has fulfilled her mission and asked her father-in-law to give her a name." (The pronunciation is standard Chinese Mandarin) Sarah, who had already breathed a sigh of relief, did not forget the etiquette of her husband's family. Sarah, who is familiar with Chinese customs and ancient and modern Sinology, is also proficient in the languages ????of sixteen countries and regions including Chinese, Jewish, English, French, German, Bohemian, Arabic, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. She is also a master of both Chinese and Western finance. economic genius. These are the reasons why everyone in the Chen family is convinced to call this red-haired Jewish woman "young mistress". It is also quite intriguing that the Rothschild family, which has always been an "endogamous" family, actually married a Chinese businessman family. Beside, Chen Hong, who had not recovered from the ecstasy, tightly grasped Sara's slender hand that had just regained some blood color at this time, and looked at her with a grateful face. Chen Tingxuan thought for a moment, "My grandson should be upright and upright. I think he will be called Chen Wei." After saying that, Mr. Chen conjured a rattle in his hand, and smiled at the man who had already opened his mouth. Little Chen Wei, who was looking around with a pair of big blue eyes, teased, "Weier, call me grandpa -" As the rattle shook, the big blue-black eyes stopped looking around, and little Chen Wei's attention was completely focused on Chen Tingxuan on a hand-held rattle. At the same time, firecrackers and firecrackers were going off outside the door to celebrate the birth of the Chen family's young master - his name is Chen Wei, and he is the cousin of Chen Wan, the lolita who is guarding Lin Yizhe thousands of miles away. From this day on, Lin Yizhe and the baby named Chen WeiTheir life trajectories are destined to be intertwined to change the entire world. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Working hard to update! Crazy request for collection and recommendation click Text Chapter 13 Three Trials Early the next morning, at dawn, Chen Wan got up quietly. She was thoughtful and wanted her husband to sleep a little longer, but she didn't know that Lin Yizhe, who was lying there with his eyes closed, did not fall asleep. That night, he thought about many things. "Master, Mistress, Master and Madam, please come over quickly." Lin Yizhe opened his eyes and saw the little Lolita dressed as a maid standing there with a look of sympathy and several maids looking at him. He knew that Shen Baozhen would be here today. The first level is not that easy. Lin Yizhe, who had finished washing himself under the wait of the maids, put on new clothes, and was led to the front hall with his newlywed wife. When Lin Yizhe first saw Shen Baozhen sitting upright in front of the hall, he couldn't help but feel a little dazed for a moment. The Shen Baozhen in front of him was short, with a dark complexion and a slender face. The lines on his face were like those carved by wind and frost. What was especially unforgettable to Lin Yizhe were those eyes that were calm and powerful. Sitting opposite Shen Baozhen was a middle-aged lady with a graceful, elegant appearance and a kind and approachable face. Next to her, there was a middle-aged lady who looked somewhat similar to Chen Wan. Lin Yizhe knew that the middle-aged lady should be Shen Baozhen's wife, Lin Puqing, the daughter of Lin Zexu, a famous official in the Qing Dynasty. That is, her aunt, and the other one should be Chen Wan's mother, her mother-in-law, and the wife of Chen Shi, the inspector general of Shaanxi. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a "three-court trial" situation early in the morning, and Lin Yizhe couldn't help but secretly complain. "My nephew, please give my regards to my uncle and aunt, and my mother-in-law." Lin Yizhe coughed lightly, and some saliva came out from under his tongue to moisten his dry throat. He knelt down like a model in a Qing palace costume drama. Come and learn from me in a decent way. "My niece and nephew pay my respects to my uncle and aunt." Chen Wan also knelt down beside Lin Yizhe and saluted Shen Baozhen and Lin Puqing. After the ceremony, she saluted Mrs. Chen: "My daughter, I would like to send my greetings to my mother." "Wan Son, we are all a family from now on, don't be so polite and get up quickly." Lin Puqing was filled with joy when she saw Chen Wan and hurriedly ordered the maid to help Chen Wan up. Lin Yizhe thought that things were not as bad as he thought. Just as he was about to get up, he heard a soft voice above his head: "Who told you to get up?" The corner of his eye told Lin Yizhe that this voice came from Shen Baozhen, who had been sitting upright like a sculpture. It seemed that his famous uncle was about to show off his power. Lin Yizhe, who had already raised half of his body, quickly knelt down and waited for the storm to come. "Have you sobered up from drinking?" Shen Baozhen asked, not sullen or angry. "To my uncle, I'm awake." "Do you remember how much you drank?" "To my uncle, my nephew, I'm sorry. I can't remember." Lin Yizhe became more and more guilty, and his voice became softer. "It's useless! I told you to be greedy! It doesn't matter if you drink to death, but if you miss Wan'er's life, how can I explain to your father-in-law and mother-in-law!" Seeing Lin Yizhe's failure, Shen Baozhen, who was born in Hanlin, no longer cares about his politeness. , slamming the table, Huo Di stood up from the chair. The two teacups on the table made a jumping movement and then flew to the carpet. The whole process reminded Lin Yizhe of the women's double ten in the Olympic Games in his time. On the rice platform, the tea quickly disappeared into the carpet after being spilled, leaving patches of emerald green tea leaves, which were particularly conspicuous on the carpet. Lin Yizhe was startled by Shen Baozhen's thunderous fury. For the first time, he vividly felt the real existence of this iconic Qing Dynasty official who had only appeared in history books or museum display boards. He was a little confused for a moment, but He soon realized that now was not the time to be dazed. According to his pre-planned plan, he immediately knelt down and took a few steps forward to reach Shen Baozhen. "My nephew got excited and got greedy for a while, so" Before Lin Yizhe could finish what he said, Shen Baozhen, who was shaking with anger, had already picked up a feather duster and swung it at Lin Yizhe's forehead. "Today I'm going to beat you to death! I'll let you drink again! I'll let you drink again!" As he said this, Lin Yizhe was hit hard on the forehead several times. Fortunately, it was a feather duster. If it were the pumpkin hammer held by the guard at the Jinluan Palace, wouldn't he have seen his brains sprayed on the carpet with his own eyes? At the same time, Mrs. Chen on the side was already stunned and at a loss, while Chen Wan's face was pale and she looked worriedly at Lin Yizhe, who was kneeling and being beaten. Seeing Shen Baozhen becoming more and more ruthless, Lin Puqing, who was still sitting aside, couldn't sit still. According to her plan, Lin Yizhe was wrong to be greedy. Her husband had lost face in front of so many colleagues, relatives, friends, especially his mother-in-law. It was appropriate to hit him a few times, but if he continued in this manner, it would be a real beating. The one being beaten in front of him was his beloved nephew, so what if he was beaten badly? When I see ShenZhen felt that using chicken feathers was not enough to relieve his anger. When he was about to adjust the feather duster and use the wooden handle to continue smoking, Lin Puqing, who was screaming in her heart, quickly stood up and grabbed Shen Baozhen's hand holding the feather duster. Being whipped with chicken feathers would not damage Lin Yizhe's muscles and bones, but if he were whipped with chicken feathers, his head would be damaged in less than ten strokes. "Master! Even though my mother-in-law is here, are you so disrespectful to gentleness?" Shen Baozhen felt that her arm was firmly grasped and she was still angry, "Let go! It's all your habit. This thing is what it is today. I'm here." Your face has been completely ruined by this beast, why do you still want to be so gentle? " "Master, you must not fight again - even if Kunyu is guilty of being greedy, he is still my nephew! If something goes wrong, how can I explain it to my elder brother and sister-in-law who died young?" Taking advantage of Shen Baozhen's temporary daze, Lin Puqing moved to stand in front of Lin Yizhe. Lin Puqing had no idea that Lin Yizhe, who was kneeling behind her, was already sweating on his forehead. He originally wanted to use his living parents as a shield when he couldn't bear the beating, but he didn't expect that he now has no father or mother at all! What a blessing among misfortunes. Fortunately, I didn't invite my parents out so quickly, otherwise the secret would have been exposed. Auntie! You are really closer than my own mother! From now on, I, Lin Yizhe, must respect you even more than your own son, otherwise I will not be raised by my parents! At this time, Lin Yizhe, who was full of gratitude to Lin Puqing, actually made a poisonous oath - Seeing that Shen Baozhen had already held up the feather duster, Lin Puqing cried: "If the master insists on beating, we will fight together. If Kun Yu was beaten by you today, so I will follow my elder brother and sister-in-law!" After hearing Lin Puqing's harsh words, and looking at Lin Yizhe who was kneeling there shivering, Shen Baozhen sighed and stomped his feet heavily! Feet, the hand holding the feather duster dropped weakly, and then the feather duster fell to the ground with a "clack". As soon as Lin Yizhe saw the opportunity, he immediately began to recite the "lines" he had prepared all night with fear: "My nephew was so frivolous and indulgent that day that he lost his temper after drinking and made his uncle, aunt and mother-in-law so sad and troubled. He is really unfilial. I beg you, uncle." If you forgive your nephew this time, he will definitely change his past" After hearing Lin Yizhe's "lines", Shen Baozhen's anger softened slightly. "You bastard, you still haven't apologized to your mother-in-law!" Hey, it seemed like something was going to happen, and Lin Yizhe was secretly happy. He hurriedly turned to Mrs. Chen, kowtowed and repeated the "lines" just now. Mrs. Chen was still in the dumbfounded state just now, and she actually had no reaction to Lin Yizhe's "performance". At this time, Chen Wan came to Mrs. Chen and coquettishly held her mother's right hand: "Mother, Kunyu is apologizing to you. You should just say something. My daughter feels that Kunyu is sincerely repentant and will definitely become the father and mother of the family." Your virtuous son-in-law and your daughter's good husband." As he spoke, he leaned into Mrs. Chen's ear and whispered: "Last night, my daughter felt that Kunyu was 'very good'." The word "very good" completely overwhelmed Mrs. Chen. She was brought back from her petrified state. Although her son-in-law's performance at the wedding banquet really disappointed her, now that her daughter said that this son-in-law was "very good", what could she say? My precious daughter is very proud and has traveled abroad to see the world. Ordinary men would not even look at her, but now she is so protective of Lin Yizhe. She must be really happy. That¡¯s it, that¡¯s it. "Okay, okay! You're in good health. Stop kneeling and get up quickly!" Mrs. Chen leaned over slightly and helped Lin Yizhe up. "Although the content in the cup is good, you'd better drink less, otherwise there will be more trouble that day. What should Wan'er do about this? " "My mother-in-law taught me that my son-in-law must keep it in mind." Lin Yizhe didn't dare to say anything at this time and quickly agreed. The tense atmosphere in the hall suddenly eased. Shen Baozhen sat back in his chair, put on a loving expression and asked Chen Wan: "Wan'er - if Kunyu makes you angry in the future, you can talk to your uncle. Your uncle and aunt will make the decision for you." He then turned to Lin Yizhe with a straight face and said, "Kunyu, now that you are married, you should treat your wife and children with respect, and you should not be frivolous or uninhibited again. If there is another time, you should be respectful. "Don't blame my uncle for being ruthless! Even if your aunt protects you, I will never forgive you!" "My nephew, thank you for your forgiveness!" Lin Yizhe quickly bowed to Shen Baozhen. "Get up. You must not have recovered well. These days you have been sitting in the study quietly thinking about your mistakes. You might as well spend some time with Wan'er. You've been able to handle the errands that you helped me with quite effectively. Now it's a good time to take a rest." I'm not busy these days." At this time, Shen Baozhen's eyes showed kindness, which was completely different from the angry look just now. "My nephew, thank you uncle for your consideration." Lin Yizhe breathed a sigh of relief at this time. This first hurdle has finally passed, and??I also made a lot of money by "thinking about my mistakes behind closed doors". These few days of "closed door and reflection" are undoubtedly a good buffer time for Lin Yizhe, a time traveler. In these few days, not only can he become familiar with his identity and environment, but he can also learn more about this era. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Crazy request for collection and recommendation! Text Chapter 14 The world of two "Go down." Shen Baozhen waved his hand and said. "My nephew, please leave." Lin Yizhe stopped, bowed and left the hall. "My niece-in-law, please leave." Chen Wanli also withdrew. Lin Yizhe, who came out of the hall and came to the garden, looked up at the blue sky and white clouds above his head, feeling the warm sunshine shining on himself, and he felt extremely happy for a moment. Although he was living in this era, he still felt at this moment that the sky was so blue and the sunshine was exceptionally warm. Lin Yizhe felt Chen Wan coming behind him. He turned around and smiled happily at her, holding her hand like a child. Chen Wan's face immediately turned red. "Kunyu" "Huh? Wan'er?" "Yeah." In the hall, looking at the young couple walking hand in hand and affectionately, Shen Baozhen and Lin Puqing couldn't help but smile at each other, their eyes full of warmth. meaning. When Lin Yizhe came to his study in this era, although he was mentally prepared, he still felt blinded when he looked at the thread-bound ancient books in the room and the four treasures of the study: pens, inks, paper and inkstones on the desk. He was accustomed to using computers and carbon pens in later generations, and he never thought that he would have such a day. However, fortunately, he has loved literature, history and traditional Chinese culture since he was a child, and has a certain foundation in calligraphy. Although he threw it away for a while due to work after graduating from college, it is not difficult to pick it up now. Thinking of this, he calmed down and glanced at Chen Wan unconsciously, but he didn't expect to meet her eyes. It turns out that at this moment, she was also secretly watching him. Chen Wan blushed even more when she saw Lin Yizhe noticed her little move. She lowered her head shyly, not knowing what to say for a moment. At this time, the little lolita dressed as a maid¡ªLin Yizhe already knew that her name was Caiyue¡ª ¡ªSmartly solved the problem for her. "My uncle, do you want to write?" Lin Yizhe couldn't help but get excited when he heard Caiyue's words. He suddenly realized that after thinking so much, he still missed one important thing! Lin Yizhe nodded, and when he heard Caiyue say, "I'll call the book boy," he couldn't help but feel lucky in his heart. "No, Caiyue, you guys go and have a rest. I'll grind the ink for Kunyu." Chen Wan's words made Lin Yizhe's heart skip a beat again. Caiyue seemed to know Chen Wan's desire for a "world for two". She narrowed her eyes slightly and showed a nice smile. Then she and the other maids blessed Lin Yizhe and Chen Wan, turned around and left. Leave the couple alone in the study. Chen Wan stepped forward to get the rice paper for Lin Yizhe and unfolded it on the table. She filled up the brush wash for him and moistened the brush. Then she took out an exquisite lotus leaf-shaped Duan Inkstone and a small and exquisite auspicious animal. The shaped white jade inkstone dripped water into the inkstone drop by drop, then took a square of black ink and gently ground it. Seeing her doing all this in a gentle and orderly manner, the poem "Reading at Night with Fragrance on Red Sleeves" unexpectedly appeared in Lin Yizhe's mind. At this moment, he himself was completely immersed in such a warm and peaceful atmosphere. "Okay, Kunyu." Chen Wan dipped the pen into the ink and handed it to him. Lin Yizhe nodded and took the brush. At this time, he already had an idea of ??what he wanted to write. He took a deep breath, picked up his pen and wrote eight characters: "The sea accepts hundreds of rivers, and tolerance is great; standing on a wall of thousands of feet, without desire is strong." Lin Yizhe wrote these words because he knew that this was the eight-character couplet inscribed in the study room by Lin Zexu, the national hero of the late Qing Dynasty - who was also his grandfather in this era. "Kunyu's handwriting is modeled after his face and body. He is upright, strong, and powerful. He is very similar to his uncle's calligraphy style." Chen Wan looked at Lin Yizhe's calligraphy with admiration and admiration in her eyes. "Kunyu will definitely be like my uncle in the future. Achieving great achievements." After hearing Chen Wan's comments, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but secretly screamed "ashamed". Being able to receive such a high evaluation from her proves that his hard work in writing calligraphy and practicing calligraphy since he was 7 years old has not been in vain. "As the saying goes, words are like the person they are. Kunyu's words reveal a majestic and vigorous spirit. They are the words of a dignified man. Reading them makes people feel comfortable." Chen Wan continued, "Like those profiteering and lustful people, cunning and cunning people , Even the words he wrote were slangy and depressing. " Lin Yizhe didn't expect that Chen Wan would suddenly say such words. He saw a trace of depression flashing in Chen Wan's eyes and couldn't help but feel very sad. surprise. Chen Wan saw Lin Yizhe looking at her, with concern in his surprised eyes. She couldn't help but feel sweet in her heart, and the depression in her eyes suddenly disappeared. Lin Yizhe looked at her bright and lovely smile and couldn't help but??Somewhat crazy. "Wan'er has little talent and little knowledge, and makes rash comments. Kun Yu should not be offended." "Where is that?" Lin Yizhe came back to his senses, chuckled, and bowed deeply to Chen Wan, "Madam, you are good at everything. Xiaosheng has learned a lesson." " Wan'er cannot afford to be taught." Chen Wan covered her stutter and chuckled. He ducked to the side, refusing to accept his salute. While the two were chatting and laughing, Lin Yizhe took the manuscript left by the "original" owner and spread it on the desk. He has decided to copy all the manuscripts and poems written by the original "Lin Yizhe". The advantage of this is that he can take the opportunity to become familiar with the writing style and calligraphy of the original "Lin Yizhe", so that when he meets "Lin Yizhe"'s same age or close friends in the future, he will not be able to tell the truth. Of course, Chen Wan doesn¡¯t know the little Jiujiu in Lin Yizhe¡¯s heart. Now, she only thinks that this husband is not only knowledgeable, but also humorous. He is completely different from those pedantic and rigid bookworms who always love to put on airs. Of course, there is a huge difference compared to the hypocrite who makes her angry whenever she thinks about it. Thinking of Lin Yizhe's crazy behavior with him last night, Chen Wan felt that her whole body was filled with heat, especially her lower abdomen, which was filled with a stronger burning feeling. At this time, for some reason, she felt vaguely looking forward to tonight, and also a little uneasy. Lin Yizhe spent a whole day copying all his previous manuscripts. Chen Wan stayed with him the whole day. While he was writing, she would grind ink for him, or make fragrant tea for him with her own hands, and send it to him when he was tired. Lin Yizhe could feel that from time to time, she would glance at him gently as he was writing intently. Sometimes he couldn't help but turn his head to look at her. Every time, what he saw was always a pair of eyes looking at him sweetly. Every time they met his eyes, they immediately moved away in panic. Looking at the gentle and pretty appearance of this fifteen-year-old young woman whom he had transformed from a young girl, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel a surge in his heart. This kind of warm feeling was something he had never experienced before. . A beautiful, virtuous, gentle and considerate wife, with a slow and leisurely pace of life, isn¡¯t this the life you dream of? Isn't it the warmth that I have been pursuing so hard in the original time and space and want to cherish but can't? It¡¯s better to have an evil feudal society! "And in future generations, if you dare to turn a fifteen-year-old girl into a little woman, as long as the girl's parents call the police, regardless of whether the girl is willing or not, she will be in this class! He knew that he was lucky to come to this era because he met her and had happiness waiting for him from then on; she was shy because she was only a teenage girl. But that innocence and shyness were what he missed the most. In this era, it is common, but in later generations, it is as rare as a loose diamond. When real life is full of girls who discuss life with you all day long in a commanding tone and treat you like a cash machine. If your monthly salary is less than 6,000, and if your diamond ring is less than 2 carats, you will not be discussed. The innocence and beauty in your heart will still remain. How much? At this time, in Lin Yizhe's heart, there was a faint desire: it would be best to have this kind of "accompanying reading" life every day. At night, when Lin Yizhe hugged Chen Wan again, because there was no extra psychological burden, he loved her even more crazily, deeply and passionately. "Kunyu" "What? Wan'er" "If there is an afterlifewe will still be husband and wife" "Well! We will never be separated in all our lives" After several more clouds and rain, it was like last night , Lin Yizhe closed his eyes after watching Chen Wan curled up in his arms and falling asleep with a happy smile. ¡°Perhaps due to the fatigue caused by over-excitement and satisfaction, Lin Yizhe slept particularly soundly. I don¡¯t know how long it took, but Lin Yizhe seemed to hear faint sobs, and he suddenly woke up. Yes, it¡¯s crying! Through the bright moonlight shining in through the window, Lin Yizhe saw Chen Wan sitting next to him, her water-cut eyes that made him crazy, full of crystal tears. "What's wrong? Wan'er?" Lin Yizhe couldn't help being surprised. He immediately sat up and took Chen Wan into his arms. Chen Wan's soft arms gently hugged his waist and pressed her face against his chest. Lin Yizhe felt her tears falling on her heart, and couldn't help but feel heartache. "Wan'er, what's wrong with you?" Lin Yizhe gently caressed her bare shoulders and soft forearms, and asked softly, "Yes"??I just used too much force and it hurt you? " "No Wan'er is very happy" Although Chen Wan's voice was full of happiness and satisfaction, Lin Yizhe still heard the inexplicable sadness hidden in it. " Wan'er? What¡¯s wrong with you? If you have anything, you must tell me! But don¡¯t keep it in your heart! Lin Yizhe shook her shoulders and said anxiously. "Noit's nothingit's all Wan'er's faultit makes Kunyu worry" Chen Wan said softly. Line ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª The first update of the day is here! Please collect and recommend! Text Chapter 15 The truth about drunkenness "No! You must be hiding something in your heart, and you haven't said anything to me!" Lin Yizhe pretended to be dignified, and his face was serious. One hand had already reached her chest, and pinched her soft beads through the big red bellyband. , the other hand stretched out to her armpit, "Speak quickly! Otherwise, we will take care of you!" "Ah! Don't" Chen Wan's body trembled like an electric shock, and she couldn't help but laugh softly. He stood up and twisted around, trying to avoid her attack. Although she was already familiar with him, tonight was the second consummation of her marriage. As a young woman who had just transformed from a girl yesterday, her body was still very sensitive and could not stand his teasing. "Say it quickly!" Lin Yizhe said with a smile and kissed her ear gently. Chen Wan grabbed Lin Yizhe's wrist, let Lin Yizhe's arms go around her waist, and let him hug her. She put her arms on Lin Yizhe's shoulders and looked at him steadily. "Kunyu, do you know how happy Wan'er was when you woke up?" "I know, thanks to Wan'er, I was able to wake up." "Kunyu likes Wan'er, cherishes Wan'er, and treats Wan'er well. , Wan'er is happy from the bottom of her heart" Chen Wan said, her eyes sparkling again, "Wan'er was thinking just now that Kunyu loves Wan'er so much, Wan'er has someone to rely on for life, and all the grievances she has suffered before are worth it. Done" After saying this, she laid her forehead on his neck and started sobbing again. "What wrong has Wan'er suffered? Tell me quickly." When Lin Yizhe heard her say this, he immediately felt that something was fishy and hurriedly asked. "Kunyu, don't you think it's a little strange to be so drunk this time?" Chen Wan finally stopped sobbing and said. When Lin Yizhe heard what she said, he immediately became alert. Although when he traveled back in time, he didn¡¯t know what happened before he got drunk, but after he woke up, he clearly remembered that Caiyue said that he had been in a coma for three days and three nights and had a high fever. It is not that Lin Yizhe had no experience of being drunk in later generations, but no matter how drunk he was, he never fell into a coma for such a long time. According to Caiyue, he was already in a coma due to alcohol poisoning, which would have been enough to send him to the emergency room in later generations. . He didn¡¯t think much about why ¡°he¡± got drunk at first, but now that he heard Chen Wan talk about it again, he also felt that there was something hidden behind his drunkenness this time! "Why did Wan'er say that?" Lin Yizhe asked. "Kunyu knows that if Kunyu can't wake up, Wan'er will never be innocent in this life." Chen Wan said and started crying again. "It's all my fault. I shouldn't have drank too much during the dinner." Lin Yizhe made her cry so much that she felt guilty. He couldn't help but comfort her and said, "From today on, I will never ignore the contents of that cup again!" He now understands a little bit. Now, why was Shen Baozhen so angry about his drunkenness, and even said that he had "missed Wan'er's life". "If he is really drunk to death this time and can never wake up again, the most direct consequence will be, as Shen Baozhen said, that Chen Wan will be missed for the rest of his life. You must know that in this era, various feudal stereotypes and bad habits have always constrained Chinese women. At this time, China was still a male-dominated society, and "loyalty to the end" was considered to be the moral integrity a woman from a good family should have. Once a man and a woman entered into a marriage contract, a woman would be born into her husband's family and die as a ghost in her husband's family. According to the customs of this era, after an engagement, if the fianc¨¦ dies first, the unmarried woman must keep her integrity even if she stays at home, and is called a "widow at home". A woman who is left alone is usually considered to be "hard-fledged" and "conquered", making it difficult for her to remarry. Under the control of this theory, the fianc¨¦ dies first, which often leaves a deep psychological shadow on the unfortunate woman, thinking that she is "unlucky", and their ending is a lonely life. And if he really drank to death at the wedding banquet, wouldn't he have forced Chen Wan to the tragic situation of being "unrequited"? "If I get drunk again and let down Wan'er's affection, I will be struck with five thunderbolts that day!" "Kun Yu, don't say that!" Chen Wan was moved and anxious when she saw that Lin Yizhe actually made a poisonous oath. , while shaking her head, she stretched out her hand and covered Lin Yizhe's mouth to prevent him from talking any more. "Kun Yu was wrong. Wan'er didn't blame Kun Yu for being greedy." Chen Wan looked at Lin Yizhe, a hint of resentment suddenly flashed in her gentle eyes, "Wan'er hated that someone was causing trouble and deliberately made Kun Yu drunk. "I'm not awake." "Is someone causing trouble?" Lin Yizhe was shocked again. "Of all the guests, only Kunyu was drunk and unconscious. Has Kunyu ever thought about the joints involved?" Chen Wan reached out to wipe the tears on her face, looked up at him, and said seriously. "I really haven't thought about it." Lin Yizhe asked Chen WanHis face turned red. Lin Yizhe felt blushing because, in fact, it was not that he was unwilling to delve into the issue, but that he knew nothing about the details of the wedding banquet, and of course he had no way to delve into it. "Kunyu is an honest gentleman, and of course he would not think of such unscrupulous tricks." Chen Wanyou sighed softly, lowered his head, and said, "It's a pity that Wan'er claimed to know the nature of alcohol, but she didn't notice it for a moment, so Kun "You've got someone else's fault." "Please tell me, my good wife, Xiaosheng is all ears," Lin Yizhe said with a serious face, and his serious expression made Chen Wan smile again. "Kun Yu knows that you can't drink wine together. If you mix it up, a person who is good at wine will also get drunk, which is taboo for drinkers." Chen Wan said to Lin Yizhe, "Dad has been in the army for a long time and likes drinking. There are many good wines in various places. Wan My son followed her father in the army for a period of time, and she also learned about the properties of various wines. When there is a good wine, Wan'er will know the type by smelling its fragrance without looking at it. But when you smell the smell of alcohol in the house, there are six or seven kinds of it. "Ah? How come there are so many?" "At that time, Wan'er could immediately identify them, except for the must-have ones, 'Zhuangyuan Red' and 'Nv'er Red'. , there are four kinds of wines, namely 'Zhuyeqing', 'Longyan Chentan', 'Maotai Shaochun' and 'Shanxi Fenshao'. These wines are strong and strong, and they are all different. If you only drink one of them, it will be too much. You won¡¯t be too drunk, but if you are thirsty, you will be drunk immediately.¡± After hearing what Chen Wan said, Lin Yizhe immediately understood. "At the banquet, different kinds of wine are prepared. The people at the table drink only one kind of wine. Even if they drink too much, nothing will happen. But Kunyu, as the groom, must take turns serving the guests at the table. Toast, so in the end it was only Kunyu who drank all the wines, so he was so drunk." Chen Wan continued, "Wan'er asked Caiyue to find out that that day, in addition to famous wines from all over the country, there were also many wines. There are 'brandy' produced in France and 'vodka' produced in Oros, both of which are strong and famous wines." Hearing the names of these wines mentioned by Chen Wan, Lin Yizhe realized the seriousness of the problem and couldn't help but frown. Even if he didn¡¯t know anything about alcohol, he still knew that drinking all that hard liquor would be too much for even the strongest person. "It was because Wan'er was so happy about her wedding that she didn't realize it for a moment and didn't think about it at all. When Kunyu fell drunk, Wan'er felt angry and resentful. She only thought about blaming Kunyu for being greedy, completely disrespectful, losing face, and being angry. She didn't want to see Kunyu, but Kunyu slept for a whole day and didn't wake up early the next morning. Wan'er panicked and quickly called for a doctor. After seeing the doctor, the doctor shook his head and said that Kunyu had been poisoned. Shen, she was afraid that she would die. Wan'er was so anxious that she begged the doctor to save Kunyu, but the doctor just didn't dare to use medicine. Thanks to her uncle's persuasion, the doctor gave Kunyu a few doses of tiger and wolf medicine. Son, it all depends on fate whether Kunyu wakes up or not. If he doesn't wake up in three days, prepare for the funeralKunyu knows that his aunt has been crying all day long for the past three days, and his uncle has not thought about food or tea, and has no thoughts. , just pacing in the hall Wan'er stayed in front of Kunyu's bed, heartbroken At that time, Wan'er really thought that Kunyu would never wake up" Chen Wan couldn't help but sigh when she said this. He walked into Lin Yizhe's arms and started crying. "That's it." After listening to Chen Wan's account, Lin Yizhe felt as if a basin of cold water was poured from head to toe, and his whole body was as cold as ice for a moment. I never thought that I would go to hell on my wedding day! "FortunatelyGod protects the good, and Kunyu woke up" Chen Wan raised her head and looked at Lin Yizhe. Although her face was full of tears, her smile looked so happy. Lin Yizhe lovingly wiped away the tears on her face and kissed her deeply on her red lips. At this moment, he had no way to tell her that the other party's conspiracy had actually succeeded. In fact, the "Lin Yizhe" who was supposed to be her husband no longer exists. The man who loves her now has a soul that has traveled from the next life. "Wan'er felt that this matter was too strange, so she asked Caiyue to inquire secretly, and learned that at the banquet that day, the wine on each table was completely different. Caiyue also heard from the maids who were serving the banquet that they had been ordered to They have been following Kunyu around the table to toast, and as soon as Kunyu's glass is empty, he will immediately fill it up for Kunyu" "In other words, the wine they poured for me is probably different," Lin Yizhe sneered. Get up, "This was deliberately arranged by someone to ask them to pour wine at any time. But they secretly brought different types of wine to each of them just to make me drunk. But they didn't know." "Kunyu understands. Just do it." Chen Wan nodded and said, "This is the real poisonous plan to kill people! What kind of bastard is planning on me like this?" Lin Yizhe yelled, "You dare to do this to me.If I catch him with such a vicious hand, I will have to expose him! " "Kunyu calm down. You have just recovered and you cannot be angry. "Chen Wan saw Lin Yizhe's furious look and said worriedly. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª It has entered the top 50 of the new book list! Working hard to update! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 16 It turns out that Hu Shang is a villain "You want me to die on our wedding night," Lin Yizhe said bitterly, "Who is it that uses such vicious methods?" "Kunyu, don't be angry. Wan'er has already found the person who did this." Chen Wan said. "Oh? Wan'er, please tell me, who is this person?" Lin Yizhe asked quickly. For the little wife in front of him, he now not only loves her, but also respects her. "Wan'er asked people secretly to find out who bought all the wine and who arranged for the slaves to pour the wine. The result was exactly as Wan'er expected. The person who secretly carried out this murderous act was the vicious villain Hu Guangyong. !" Lin Yizhe was shocked when he heard Chen Wan say the name "Hu Guangyong". Hu Guangyong? How could it be him? The name Hu Guangyong may sound unfamiliar to most people, but if this name is replaced by "Hu Xueyan", I am afraid that no one will know about it. Hu Xueyan is a well-known figure in many film and television literary works and even history books of later generations. He is a famous "patriotic businessman" in modern China and a famous entrepreneur in the late Qing Dynasty who was extremely wealthy. He opened the "Hu Qingyutang" Chinese medicine store, and later joined the Zhejiang governor's office to prepare supplies for the Qing army. In 1866, he assisted Zuo Zongtang in establishing the Fuzhou Shipping Bureau. After Zuo Zongtang was transferred to the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, he presided over the Shanghai Mining and Transportation Bureau. He borrowed foreign debts for Zuo Zongtang, raised military payments and ordered arms. He also founded the Fukang Bank, which had more than 20 branches in various provinces across the country. He also operated traditional Chinese medicine and silk tea business, and controlled the trade in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, with funds up to With more than 20 million taels of silver, he became a model businessman at that time and even for future generations. His influence is so great that it cannot be described in a few words. In later generations, there was even a saying that "you must read "Zeng Guofan" if you are an official, and "Hu Xueyan" if you are a businessman." But why did Hu Xueyan want to harm himself? "Hu Guangyong and I have no grudges, why would he be so vicious to me?" Lin Yizhe asked strangely. "How could Kunyu know that Hu Guangyong did this because of Wan'er!" Chen Wan cried. "What?" Lin Yizhe couldn't help being surprised again when he heard what she said. "Kunyu didn't know something. He and Hu Guangyong met his father when he was helping with the military affairs of the Hunan Army. He once saw Wan'er and had evil thoughts. He proposed marriage to his father several times and wanted to take Wan'er as his concubine, but his father refused. Since then, he has been holding a grudge and always wanted to take revenge. The reason why his father was transferred to Shanxi to suppress Nunzi was because he secretly fiddled with Zuo Gong. This time, he took advantage of the opportunity of purchasing shipping supplies. He also plotted against Kun Yu to make Wan'er a widow for the rest of his life. He had threatened many times before that no one could get what Hu Xueyan couldn't get" "Hu Xueyan! Shameless villain! Forget it! Wait for me!" Lin Yizhe understood and couldn't help but got angry and yelled, "If I don't cut you, my surname will not be 'Lin', and my surname will be 'Hu'." " There are two kinds: one is "the hatred of killing one's father", which is not avenged by an unfilial son; the second one is "the hatred of taking away one's wife", which is not avenged by an unfilial son! Hu Guangyong, Hu Guangyong, for the sake of my Wan'er, you actually tried so hard to plot against me. You really think highly of me, Mr. Lin. How can I, Lin Yizhe, tolerate you if you have this hatred of seizing your wife? Lin Yizhe thought bitterly. ¡°In this way, Hu Xueyan, who will be famous in later generations, may not be as good as shown in those literary, film and television works! "Kunyu, calm down, Wan'er is talkative. You shouldn't say this to Kunyu" Chen Wan saw that Lin Yizhe was really angry, so she stopped her tears and persuaded softly, "He Hu Xueyan has great wealth and power, and his hands and eyes can reach the sky, and he has With such a big backer like Zuo Gong, even my father and uncle can¡¯t do anything to him. Let¡¯s just try our best to guard against him in the future. Let¡¯s forget about the past¡± ¡°We can¡¯t do this! It's over now!" Lin Yizhe said bitterly. Perhaps because he was so angry, he was so mad that he suddenly jumped out of bed and started walking around the room aimlessly naked. When she saw her husband running naked like a man-eating lion in the house, Chen Wan couldn't help but widen her eyes and looked at him stupidly, unable to say a word. This was the first time she had the opportunity to clearly see Lin Yizhe's body. Chen Wan's eyes just wandered over Lin Yizhe's body. It wasn't until she couldn't help but move to the thing that kept swinging between Lin Yizhe's hips that she came back to her senses. . Although she and he were already married, because of her daughter¡¯s shy nature, she had not seen what the thing on his crotch looked like that made her want to die. But this time, she really saw it clearly It was really big Chen Wan was afraid that Lin Yizhe would catch a cold, so she quickly got out of bed, took a piece of clothing and put it on Lin Yizhe. "Kunyu, don't get so angry that you can hide if you can't afford to offend us. Let's just be more careful in the future.""That's it" "Where did Wan'er say that?" You and I, husband and wife, are one body and share weal and woe. He, Hu Xueyan, has done this to you and me, and I, Lin Yizhe, will never be able to spare him! " Lin Yizhe hugged Chen Wan excitedly, looked into her eyes, raised his hands and swore, "I, Lin Yizhe, swear to God that I will not be a human being until I cut Hu Xueyan into pieces with a thousand swords! " "Kun Yu" Chen Wan's eyes were filled with tears again, and she couldn't help but throw herself into his arms and hug him tightly. Lin Yizhe sighed, lowered his head and looked at Chen Wan's watery eyes, as if He held up her tender face as tenderly as a handful of spring water, and said pitifully: "Wan'er" It was only at this moment that Lin Yizhe realized that although there was no vigorous love, no romance between each other, but unknowingly, this tenderness. The cute little woman has lived deeply in his heart. It is not that easy to survive in this era through the resurrection of a dead body. He almost died at the wedding banquet, which has made him believe that his troubled reincarnation career is over. It started. He sighed and gently stroked Chen Wan's innocent and beautiful face with his fingers. Her cheeks were as cold as ice and as smooth as jade. A touch of tenderness quietly appeared in Lin Yizhe's eyes. At this time, she was afraid that he would catch a cold. , hurriedly put clothes on for him, wearing only a red bellyband, wrapping her curvy and delicate body, it was really tempting under the moonlight. Lin Yizhe looked at her pear blossoms with rain, and felt the heat igniting in his heart again. . He held her in his arms again. At this time, the clouds were clear, the moonlight was blurred, and the heart-to-heart embrace created a strong intimate atmosphere around the two of them. Her heart was peaceful and quiet. Under Lin Yizhe's embrace and caress, Chen Wan's body gradually became warm. The openness of her heart and the confession of her true feelings made her no longer shy and fearful in front of him. He wrapped his arms around Lin Yizhe's neck and gave him a passionate kiss. Lin Yizhe noticed her strange reaction, and he suddenly wrapped Chen Wan's legs around her waist. At this time, he was already hardened unconsciously. Chen Wan felt the hot thing, and couldn't help but feel scared and excited. She thought that if she were to be fucked by him again, wouldn't she lose her life? But before she could think about it, he had already rushed in, and another round of sexual intercourse happened. He used various tricks to send her away for nine days. This time, Lin Yizhe used various methods copied from the island country of later generations, which only made Chen Wan's whole body melt, and the nectar from the bottom of the flower was overflowing. Her two jade buttocks were as slippery as oil, but she still refused to cry out. Although she was able to completely let go in front of him, her years of traditional education still prevented her from crying out. In this era, "making noises" during sex is a sign of sexual desire and will be punished. Seeing how hard she endured, Lin Yizhe felt pity in his heart and couldn't bear to torment her anymore. , and flirted with her again in a gentle way, with gentle and gentle movements, and her lips touched her cheek and neck. After a long time, Chen Wan began to hum softly, which made him feel like drinking sweet wine. Between the bones, Lin Yizhe leaned down and said, "Let me kiss you, Wan'er. " Chen Wan drowsily raised her head to kiss him. Lin Yizhe's tongue explored Chen Wan's mouth. Chen Wan couldn't help but pester him. When he withdrew his tongue, she couldn't help but press her tongue. The smooth little tongue was spit out and handed over to Lin Yizhe for sucking. Lin Yizhe's skills were so superb that he had already fascinated Chen Wan. The two beautiful legs that were originally forced to hang around Lin Yizhe's waist were tightened tightly at this moment. The pair of jade lovers intertwined at the top and bottom. You move in and I retreat, you come and go. The beauty is beyond words. Chen Wan's uvula was stuck in her mouth, and her whole body suddenly felt twitching. She became numb again, and cried out vaguely: "I can't do it anymore, I'm going to die again" Her deep and beautiful eyes were opening, and she was about to lose them, when she was suddenly hit by a hot torrent. The powerful shot came in, and it was like being struck by lightning. I felt that this time it was much more beautiful than before, and a sweet sound from the bottom of my throat came out from the small eyes. Transformation. I don¡¯t know how long it took, but Chen Wan felt herself lying on the bed again. In a daze, she heard Lin Yizhe whisper in his ear: "Wan'er, do you want us to come again? " Chen Wan nodded without thinking, and in an instant, even the root of her neck turned red. "Haha, just now Wan'er said that she was going to die happily again" "Even if I lose my life, I still want to you " Chen Wan couldn't help but replied, like a willful little girl. Lin Yizhe stared deeply at the little woman underneath him, his heart full of tenderness and sweetness; Chen Wan also stared at the clear eyes of the person next to her, letting herself go. He is mercifulUnfortunately Spring nights are too short. When it was three o'clock in the morning, Chen Wan wanted to help Lin Yizhe get up. But when she just straightened up, she felt a numbness in her body. She couldn't help but let out a soft scream and fell back to the bed. . Her cry woke up Lin Yizhe, who stretched out his hand to support her with concern, but saw her eyes widening and looking at him, as if she didn't recognize him. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªI am the dividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª The third update is here today! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 17 The elegiac couplet written in vain At this time, in the inner hall of the "Fukang Qianzhuang" drugstore in Fuzhou, a middle-aged man in his forties was leaning on the table and splashing ink. On the other side of the table, there were several written couplets. . These couplets are all written in cursive, but they are written on white paper, and the content is mostly tragic and sad. It is obvious at a glance that they are all elegiac couplets. Although it is an elegiac couplet, the person writing the couplet does not feel sad at all. On the contrary, his face has a look of contentment, and while writing the couplet, he is still humming a ditty softly. "You are like a dragon, your sword is like a sword, and the water clouds are sighing away. You are now transformed into a crane, sitting in the Huating Pavilion, under the moon, secretly regretting your late return Haha, this is a good sentence, this is a good sentence." Hu Xueyan said, taking another white piece The rice paper, dipped in ink until it was full, started to swipe again. At this moment, the housekeeper hurried in carrying his clothes. "Master, there is news from the Shen Mansion." "Yes, tell me." Hu Xueyan said with a hum without raising his head. The housekeeper hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward to Hu Xueyan's side and lowered his voice and said, "The man from the Shen Mansion woke up yesterday." "What!?" When the housekeeper said this, Hu Xueyan happened to be The last stroke of the last word "Chi" in this long elegiac couplet may have been due to too much shock and anger. The last stroke suddenly swayed when it was closing, and even tilted to the table outside the paper. Hu Xueyan slammed the brush on the table, turned his head and glared at the housekeeper, his eyes seemed to burst out of fire, and the housekeeper couldn't help but take a step back in fright. "Is the news true?" "It's absolutely true, sir. The guy below heard the news from the servants of Shen Mansion." Hu Xueyan's expression was frightened by the butler's expression, and he was a little panicked for a moment, "I heard that Not only did he wake up, but he also consummated his marriage with Miss Chen" "Pa!" A crisp sound interrupted the butler's words. The butler looked at the blue and white porcelain tea bowl that was smashed on the ground in surprise, and then looked up at Hu Xueyan. , as if she suddenly didn¡¯t recognize him. In the housekeeper¡¯s impression, Hu Xueyan has never been as furious as he is today. Now, not only the housekeeper, but also the servants who were waiting for Hu Xueyan to write were all silent and did not dare to express their anger. At this time, Hu Xueyan seemed to have completely fallen into a state of madness. He suddenly lifted up a celadon brush and threw it to the ground. Then he grabbed the elegiac couplets that had been written on the table. He tore them apart fiercely until they were all reduced to pieces and scattered all over the ground. Hu Xueyan stood there panting heavily, looking at the mess on the ground. He stood there for a while and then burst out laughing. "I didn't expect that the groom's life was so tough." Hu Xueyan said with a self-deprecating smile, "You can't die even if you drink like this. I really underestimated him." "Originally, he was drunk and unconscious, but the doctor said he couldn't wake up. "Here he comes." The housekeeper said quickly, "They said they were going to prepare for the funeral. Although I woke up suddenly, I still stayed in bed for a whole day. It can be seen that I still haven't fully recovered. Therefore, the consummation of the marriage was probably deliberately spread " "That's right, how could it be so easy for him to do so?" Hu Xueyan regained his composure at this time. He returned to the chair and sat down. Several servants quickly came forward and began to pick up the broken porcelain pieces and torn pieces on the ground. of paper comes. The floor in the house was quickly cleaned up by the servants. The servants knew that Hu Xueyan was still in a bad mood, so they didn't want to get into trouble with him. After cleaning up, they all retreated, leaving only the housekeeper and two books waiting for pen and ink. Tong stayed there, looking at Hu Xueyan with fear. At this time, Hu Xueyan's mind was filled with Chen Wan's figure, perhaps because of his jealousy. In a daze, he imagined Chen Wan's exposed body trembling and shrinking under his lustful power. For a moment, his heart was filled with lust, and his body became erect unconsciously. Hu Xueyan felt the subtle changes in his body and felt a little embarrassed. He tried hard to suppress the beautiful figure, took a deep breath, and waved his clenched fists, as if what he was holding in his hands was Lin Yizhe. Chen Wan and his wife. At this time, in the study room of Shen Baozhen's mansion, Lin Yizhe, Chen Wan and his wife were enjoying a different kind of time together. "Ah sneeze - ahah sneeze!" Lin Yizhe sneezed twice hard, attracting Chen Wan's concerned eyes. "Grandma! Who is scolding me behind my back?" Lin Yizhe shrugged his nose and muttered to himself. "Why did Kunyu say that?" Chen Wan couldn't help but feel strange when she heard what he said. "Wan'er doesn't know, right? As long as you sneeze twice, someone must be scolding you behind your back." Lin Yizhe said"He said to Chen Wan seriously. "Isn't it Hu Guangyong who is scolding you right now?" Chen Wan covered her mouth and said with a smile. "Besides him, I can't think of anyone else right now." Lin Yizhe said, "Let him be angry with Hu Guangyong!" The couple looked at each other and smiled. For Lin Yizhe, it can be said that the atmosphere of this era can only be experienced with feelings, rather than truly seen with eyes. Now, he has felt the unique charm of this era. Although the weather in Fuzhou is a bit hot now, the bright crystal blue sky, the exquisite and elegant furnishings in the house, the carved glassless windows, and the quiet and leisurely life all make him feel that it is really different from the busy ant-like life in the original time and space. Are not the same. Everything feels uplifting. Perhaps because she was worried that his body would not recover, Chen Wan was trying her best to get him various snacks from Fuzhou City these days, and she wanted him to try every item. What surprised Lin Yizhe was that she could make all kinds of exquisite snacks. She would make him very delicious Yuanxiao, and also make Laba porridge that northerners drink on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. Lin Yizhe watched her make fragrant porridge using yellow sticky rice, white glutinous rice, red dates, small red beans, chestnuts, almonds, peanuts, hazelnut kernels, pine nuts, and melon seeds with brown sugar or white sugar. The Laba porridge she made was very different from what he drank before. He no longer thought about the canned Laba porridge he drank back then. "This porridge is really unique. The nuts seem to melt as soon as you put it in your mouth. My aunt also loves it and ate two bowls in a row." Lin Yizhe praised Chen Wan's cooking skills while drinking the porridge that day. "My aunt is old and has bad teeth, so she naturally likes to eat soft food." Chen Wan saw Lin Yizhe drinking sweetly and said happily: "If she likes to eat, I will make it for her." "Wan'er "How do you make this Laba porridge?" Lin Yizhe asked with a smile, "Is there any magic recipe?" "There is no magic recipe. I just put a little alkali in it from the medicine book. It just dies faster." Chen Wan replied with a smile. Lin Yizhe recalled the extremely miserable "love experiences" he had before meeting Zhao Yuetong in the original time and space, and his heart was filled with cherishment of his current life. ¡°In that era when later generations required qualified men to be able to work in the hall and in the kitchen, if you want such a beautiful loli to cook such delicious food for you, you basically have to rely on your imagination. Thinking of the first and last meal Zhao Yuetong cooked for him before they parted ways, Lin Yizhe felt a stab of pain in his heart. Xiaotong, are you okay "Is it delicious?" Chen Wan's soft question brought him back to reality. "Wan'er has made me good food these days, and I have nothing to repay. I'm really ashamed." Lin Yizhe put down the bowl, smacked his lips happily, and joked with Chen Wan with a smile, "I can only work hard at night. Let's repay kindness. " "Then Kunyu should think more about how to make delicious food for Wan'er." Chen Wan thought of his performance these days, and a blush suddenly hit her face. She looked at Lin Yizhe and smiled shyly. , followed his words and said, "Let Wan'er also have a taste of Kunyu's craftsmanship." "Haha, I can't say that my craftsmanship is comparable to Wan'er, but it won't be much worse than Wan'er." Lin Yizhe He wanted to show off his skills in front of his little wife, so he said quite proudly. "Then Wan'er will be waiting." Chen Wan looked at him in surprise, "When is Kunyu going to show off Wan'er's skills?" "That's all for today." Lin Yizhe smiled slightly and said, " However, if Wan'er wants to eat it quickly, she has to ask a few people for help. "Then Wan'er also learned a lot from Kun Yu." Chen Wanxiang raised her delicate eyebrows slightly as she didn't believe that Lin Yizhe could cook it well. . Indeed, in this era where "everything is low-grade, only reading is good" and "a gentleman is far away from the kitchen", there are very few scholars who can and are willing to do these things. "Come on! Let's go to the kitchen first and see if there is any food. If there are few things, ask someone to buy them immediately." Lin Yizhe rolled up his sleeves in an exaggerated manner and said to Chen Wan with a smile. "What is Kunyu going to do for Wan'er?" Chen Wan asked with a smile. "Hmmit's a kind of delicate dessert. What's the name? It's called 'Xiang Tuan'." Lin Yizhe made it up casually while searching for memories of his cooking skills in later generations. "Xiangtuan? It sounds delicious" "Just watch it! Wan'er, I hope you still want to eat it. You know, my recipe is a secret that is not passed down" ¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Master, madam, these are the snacks made by the young master and the young mistress. Please taste them, master and madam." "This is his??Made by your own hands? " Shen Baozhen looked at the crystal-green glutinous rice balls exuding a refreshing fragrance on the plate in the maid's hand, as if he couldn't believe it. "Yes, sir, this is made according to the young master's secret recipe. It's called Xiang. Team, the young master and the young mistress have been busy in the kitchen for two hours. Master and madam, please try it quickly. It's delicious. " Hearing what the maid said, Shen Baozhen and Lin Puqing each gently picked up a piece from the plate, took a bite, and chewed lightly. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 18 The trouble with ¡°starting point¡± that is too ¡°high¡± "Yeah! It's delicious, it's delicious!" Shen Baozhen felt a smooth and soft feeling in his mouth for a while, and the fragrance penetrated his heart and spleen, and he couldn't help but praise it again and again. After finishing one fragrant dumpling, he was still not satisfied, so he took another one, put it in his mouth and started chewing it. "Master, please slow down, be careful not to choke." Lin Puqing saw Shen Baozhen eating in a hurry and reminded her quickly. Shen Baozhen nodded, picked up another fragrant dumpling and ate it. "I never thought that a kid like Kunyu would have such skills." Lin Puqing couldn't help but praise Lin Yizhe after eating a fragrant dumpling. "This should be Wan'er's credit." Shen Baozhen ate several more fragrant balls, took the handkerchief from the maid's hand, wiped the corners of his mouth, and said disapprovingly, "How could he do this?" "It was indeed the young master who did it, sir. ." The maid said from the side, "The young master's skills are very good, and everyone who helps in the kitchen praises him." "Oh?" Shen Baozhen couldn't help but be stunned after hearing this. "I have never seen Kunyu do anything before, and I don't know where he learned this skill." Lin Puqing was also surprised, but she didn't think much about it at this time, she just sighed at Lin Yizhe's deep love for Chen Wan. , "Kunyu is a good boy with a good heart, and Wan'er will be blessed in the future." "Madam, are you saying that I'm a gentleman far away from the kitchen?" Shen Baozhen looked at Lin Puqing and said, and the couple looked at each other and smiled. . "Kun Yu is talented and intelligent. He has always been very attentive in his daily work. It is rare to be able to pay attention to such small things." Shen Baozhen thought for a while and said, "However, everything is too much and too little is not enough. If a young man has a young mind, it will be bad if he dwells on it for a long time. ." "Then please encourage him more!" Lin Puqing said. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Shen Mansion, Shen Baozhen¡¯s study. Lin Yizhe stood there, looking at Shen Baozhen standing in front of the bookshelf in casual clothes, feeling uneasy in his heart. He didn¡¯t know why Shen Baozhen called him to the study so early in the morning. Lin Yizhe's eyes quickly scanned the study room. Shen Baozhen's study room was not bigger than his own, and the furnishings were a bit simple. The study utensils such as smokers, inkstones and other utensils were all made of porcelain, rather than the exquisite furnishings in his own room. of jade. ¡° Moreover, there are many more books in Shen Baozhen¡¯s study than in his own study. Since the Song Dynasty in China, the study room has been one of the most important places for literati. The way to treat guests and the highest courtesy is not to go to high-end dining and entertainment venues for a carnival and a drink, as people of later generations often did, but to treat guests with guests. Go into the study and chat. In this era, treating guests to dinner is actually a very vulgar act. Shen Baozhen summoned himself to the study. What he wanted to say to him must be very important, so Lin Yizhe felt uneasy all the time. yes! It's only been a few days since I traveled through time. If I'm not careful, I could end up in a big mess! "Sit down." Shen Baozhen glanced at Lin Yizhe, who was slightly reserved, and said gently, then turned his back and took down a book from the bookshelf. "Thank you, uncle." Lin Yizhe responded and sat down on a wooden chair. Lin Yizhe saw a large plate of incense dumplings he "invented" on the mahogany table - "incense dumplings" were actually made up by him to perfunctory his little wife. Its name in later generations was called "grass cake", which is what Taiwan calls it. "Mochi" is a delicate snack popular in mainland China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other places. Its outer shell is made of glutinous rice, sugar and other raw materials, and combined with various fillings, it has a delicate and beautiful appearance and a unique taste. The glutinous rice outer shell is fragrant and fragrant, the filling is sweet but not greasy, and the appearance is crystal clear and elegant, so it is very popular. The reason why he knows how to make this is because he often goes to a Japanese restaurant owned by a friend and learned from the chefs there. In fact, he learned to make more delicious dishes and snacks than just this one. Looking at these incense balls, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel a strong longing for his past life. He no longer had the chance to make these delicious snacks for Zhao Yuetong with his own hands "I've never seen you make these snacks before. Who did you learn this from?" Shen Baozhen's words solidified his feeling of loss. Pulling him back, he made him understand that he could never return to the original era. It¡¯s better to work hard to find a way to gain a good foothold in this era! "Back to uncle, my nephew accidentally saw it in a book. My nephew just followed the method in the book and added a few more ingredients." Lin Yizhe replied respectfully. "Not bad, not bad. The snacks you made are indeed delicious. Old people like me and your aunt, whose teeth are not very good, are the most practical to eat." Shen Baozhen said, put down the book in his hand, walked to the table, and picked up some Pass a fragrant ball, put it in your mouth and chew it carefully.   "My uncle likes it, and my nephew will make more dishes to honor his aunt and uncle in the future." Lin Yizhe said, "Although this food is delicious, it is too greasy and soft. It needs to be chewed slowly, and must not be eaten quickly to prevent choking." His words came completely from Yi Zhicheng, and Shen Baozhen was very pleased with what he heard. He ate another fragrant dumpling, brushed his hands, and said to Lin Yizhe: "It's great that you are so attentive to such small things. But, what a good man. You must have the world in mind, and you must not indulge in such trivial matters to the point of neglecting your studies." Lin Yizhe sweated slightly when he heard this. He knew that Shen Baozhen was taking this opportunity to warn him not to indulge too much in the pleasures of the newlyweds' boudoir. Xia secretly smiled bitterly. Yes, he and his little wife have been lingering every night these days, which is a bit too much. Not to mention, Chen Wan could not get up and walk the day after the consummation of the marriage the day before and the next morning. Even the servants in the mansion were talking privately about him, the groom, who had been drunk and comatose for three days, and after a trip to hell, he still looked like this. Sheng Meng, if you weren't drunk, you wouldn't be able to In this era where "preserve the principles of nature and destroy human desires" is the prevailing philosophy, you should still be careful. "My nephew, please remember your uncle's teachings." Lin Yizhe quickly stood up and said. "You can spend more time with Wan'er these days. When the second batch of French foreigners arrive, you and I will have no time to relax." Shen Baozhen waved her hand and motioned for him to come closer, "The construction of this steamship is a lot of work. You must not take it lightly. You are also involved in Western learning. You may wish to read more books on Western learning in the future." Shen Baozhen said and handed the book in his hand to Lin Yizhe, who took it with both hands. This was a Western-style book wrapped in hard cover. He took a look at the title and saw that it was a line in French, and he couldn't help but be surprised. Lin Yizhe is proficient in English and French. These French languages ??are no stranger to him, but Shen Baozhen also understands French, which really surprised him. "I don't understand French writing, so I just look at the pictures." Shen Baozhen said, "But these pictures have never been seen before. After reading them, they are also very helpful." Lin Yizhe knew from the title of the book that this book The book is an introductory book about ship types. It contains drawings of ships from various countries around the world, and some are equipped with detailed line drawings. Lin Yizhe flipped through a few pages and unexpectedly found an ancient Chinese blessing drawn by a Frenchman. Boat line drawing. "When it comes to the rigor of scholarship, the Western countries are no different from our country." Of course, Shen Baozhen didn't know that the "nephew" in front of him was actually proficient in French. He pointed to the line drawing and said to Lin Yizhe, "As for the exquisite and meticulous drawing of this ship diagram, "It's very comparable to others." "What my uncle said is absolutely true," Lin Yizhe himself is actually a lover of military history, especially keen on China's modern naval history. Ship line drawings are not new to him, but he is not. I don¡¯t know if my ¡°predecessor¡± was interested in Western learning, so I don¡¯t dare to say more for fear of missing the mark, ¡°Fortunate boats like this have existed in ancient times, but the dimensions are unknown in historical records, and there are many and incomplete illustrations. It is also a good thing to know the details from the legal person's book. " "You are proficient in poetry and calligraphy. Although you have a reputation as a scholar, you must not be complacent and stop moving forward. You must know that there is a bright future, and there will be no limit to Western learning. To be useful, you need to study hard early." Shen Baozhen saw Lin Yizhe's respectful look, and couldn't help but regret the harsh scolding he gave him that day, "If it weren't for my uncle in the last exam, you would have done it. It¡¯s from Huiyuan. However, you don¡¯t have to pay too much attention to this mere dispute. You are talented and diligent in studying. You are very much like your father Jing Feng. You will definitely pass the imperial examination in the future.¡± Lin Yizhe heard this. Liang, he never expected that his "ex" would have such an identity! Not only did he have a distinguished family background, he was the son of Lin Zexu¡¯s eldest son Lin Ruzhou, and he was also among the top three in the provincial examination in Fujian (according to Shen Baozhen, he was either second or third)! The starting point after time travel is too "high", which doesn't look like a good thing! He, a modern psychological counselor who knows nothing about stereotyped essays, will have to take the high school entrance examination in the future. How can he start with this! Lin Yizhe raised his head in fear, and happened to catch Shen Baozhen's gaze. Seeing Shen Baozhen's eyes full of love, Lin Yizhe felt warm in his heart. "My uncle's teachings, my nephew has taken them to heart and never dared to forget them." Lin Yizhe said, "My nephew wants to start by getting familiar with the English and French languages. Now that Western learning is spreading eastward, there are still very few domestic translations, and the translations inevitably have errors and omissions. , if you can read Western languages ??and texts, you will be more likely to achieve success." The reason why he said this was that he wanted to "surprise" Shen Baozhen in the future - understanding English and French is essential for him as a time traveler. It's not a difficult task. "What you are saying is that when Lin Wenzhong was alive, there was no end to learning as the saying goes. In fact, not only you have to learn it, I also have to learn it from the beginning. Now I am suffering from the fact that I can't understand its language and have no understanding of shipping affairs.??It feels like there is no way to start. There are very few related translated works in China, so I have already requested the General Administration of Literature and Literature Library to translate and distribute Western books for reference. Shen Baozhen was quite pleased when he heard Lin Yizhe's words, "However, the translation is not the original work after all. Mistranslations, ambiguities and omissions are inevitable. It is not easy to study by yourself without knowing the language of the other country." It would be great if you can become proficient in Western languages ??in the future. ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Today¡¯s second update is here! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 19 Overseas Relatives Hearing Shen Baozhen's desire to learn professional knowledge about shipbuilding in his words, Lin Yizhe felt an extra layer of respect for his uncle. Even in his own time, all those in high positions could do was sit there like a stone lion and let his deputies and subordinates work around him. How many of them were willing to learn professional knowledge? In today's era, Neo-Confucianism is prevalent, and the intellectuals and literati are either reciting poems and composing essays, immersing themselves in imperial examinations, or studying textual research. They regard Western science and technology as "wonderful skills" and "minor skills". Although there are two Despite the excitement of the Opium War, many people still disdain Western learning. There are really very few frontier officials like Shen Baozhen who are willing to learn advanced Western scientific and technological knowledge. At this moment, Lin Yizhe felt that the feeling of strangeness and fear caused by traveling through time and space between himself and this famous official of the Qing Dynasty had disappeared unconsciously. The barriers caused by different time and space have been broken, and the conversation between the two has become much more casual. ¡°Perhaps it was rare that the young and old talked so congenially before. It was more than an hour later that Lin Yizhe left Shen Baozhen¡¯s study and returned to his room. Seeing Lin Yizhe coming back, Chen Wan immediately stood up and went to greet him. Seeing the concerned look on his young wife's face, Lin Yizhe smiled and took her hand. When he left, Chen Wan had been restless, fearing that he would be scolded by Shen Baozhen again. But she felt relieved when she saw that Lin Yizhe looked calm and didn't look like he was being scolded. The couple sat down affectionately. Chen Wan looked at Lin Yizhe and couldn't help but ask, "Why have you been gone so long?" "I was talking to my uncle about the shipping business, which inevitably took a long time." Of course Lin Yizhe Understanding what she was worried about, he smiled and patted Chen Wan's hand, "My uncle asked me to accompany Wan'er these days, because when the French foreigners arrive in two days, I'm afraid I won't have any leisure time." "Kun When Yu follows his uncle, he must put state affairs first and not worry about Wan'er." Chen Wan looked at Lin Yizhe and said seriously, "Wan'er will serve her well at home and will not distract Kun Yu." Seeing Chen Wan's behavior just now, her heart couldn't help but tremble. She just reminded Lin Yizhe of Zhao Yuetong again! ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me being with my parents from now on¡± Xiaotong! ¡­ Chen Wan didn¡¯t know that her husband was actually thinking of another woman at this time. She went on to say: ¡°Wan¡¯er also has some knowledge of English and Chinese. If Kunyu can be of any use to Wan¡¯er, he can give her orders. " Chen Wan's words suddenly brought Lin Yizhe back to reality. He looked at his little wife with a look of surprise on his face. "How does Wan'er know English characters?" "Kunyu doesn't know. Wan'er spent several years in London, the capital of England, when she was young, so she knows the characters of that country." Chen Wan smiled and asked Lin Yizhe Solving the mystery, "Of course, Wan'er's knowledge is limited. She can only communicate in daily conversations and letters. If she translates books, it will not be possible." "Wan'er spent time in England when he was a child?" Lin Yizhe was even more surprised, "Could it be that "Does Wan'er's mother still have relatives in England?" "Exactly." Chen Wan nodded, "That year, the southeastern half of the country was ravaged, and there was no peace. My father was dedicated to serving the country and led his troops to fight everywhere. Unable to take care of her family, her mother was in desperation and entrusted Wan'er to the care of her uncle and grandfather Chen Gong Tingxuan. Uncle Gai's family had been in England for a long time and were far away from the war, so Wan'er was safe from the war. So her uncle took her away from home. , it¡¯s been six years since I left. Now I haven¡¯t seen my uncle and grandpa again for many years, and I always miss him in my heart" Chen Wan recounted the past, and when he talked about the emotional part, his voice became choked up, and the corners of his eyes became moist. When Lin Yizhe heard this, he understood why Chen Wan went to England. It turned out to be because of the Taiping Rebellion! The textbooks and angry youths of later generations have been elevating and beautifying this war that lasted for fourteen years and was the deadliest in Chinese and human history. However, no one has thought about this so-called "anti-imperialist, anti-feudal and patriotic character". "Destiny Movement" has caused harm to hundreds of millions of ordinary Chinese people! In fact, the Taiping Rebellion was an unprecedented disaster in the history of the Chinese nation. As many as 70 million people died in the five provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi and Fujian alone. It caused China's population to drop sharply from 400 million to more than 200 million, and the economy suffered a severe blow. Wherever the Taiping Army went, traditional Chinese culture that had lasted for thousands of years was completely and irreparably damaged. Officials, monks, nuns, Taoist priests, businessmen, Confucian scholars, and even doctors, shopkeepers, and entertainers were all treated as "monsters" and killed. The Taiping Army's crimes of burning, killing, and looting were too numerous to mention, but textbooks always emphasized that this was a "heroic act of peasant uprising." It¡¯s a ¡°deed of righteousness¡±! Lin Yizhe can¡¯t even imagine now that someone like Chen WanWhat will happen if the daughter of an eunuch falls into the hands of the Taiping Army? Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel emotional when he thought that Chen Wan had traveled far across the ocean and traveled thousands of miles away from home at a young age, suffering the pain of being separated from her flesh and blood. In fact, Chen Wan was lucky. She had relatives overseas to rely on and successfully escaped this unprecedented tragedy. And where should the ordinary people who are involved hide? With corpses strewn across the fields, rivers of blood flowing, and the bones of hundreds of millions of common people buried in the wilderness, how could this period of history not be written down? ! "Don't be sad, Wan'er. Now that the chaos has been gradually calmed down, the shipping administration has flourished, and the world has become accessible, the day when I can meet my uncle and grandpa is not far away." Lin Yizhe comforted Chen Wan and said. "Yes, Wan'er is also looking forward to this day." Seeing the concern on Lin Yizhe's face, Chen Wan wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, smiled, and said, "Wan'er and her uncle and grandfather often correspond at home, and It will take several months for this letter to go back and forth, so I might as well lose it in the process. "What kind of business does the Uncle Grandpa family do in England?" Lin Yizhe became interested in the Chen family overseas and asked immediately. "My grandpa's family operates terminal freight, also operates bill exchange, and has invested in the country's railway mail and other industries. They have worked hard for many years to establish a foundation and the business is very prosperous." Chen Wan said. "It is not easy to start a business overseas, and it is even more rare to have such achievements." Lin Yizhe couldn't help but respect the Chinese businessmen who worked hard overseas. They were actually the first ones to open their eyes to the world. "Yes, it was not easy for my uncle to start a business in his early years. Not only did he have to endure the cynicism of his relatives in his hometown, but he also had to deal with the oppression and extortion of foreigners." Chen Wan continued, "But it's better now. My uncle is not only a leader of British Chinese businessmen, She was granted a title by the British Empire and married into a famous Western family. My aunt is a beautiful foreign woman with red hair and blue eyes. "Oh? Where is your aunt's family name?" Lin Yizhe asked casually. "My aunt's family name is Rothschild. I heard that my aunt's family is also a wealthy family, with distribution in England, France, Austria, Italy and other countries." Rothschild? Rothschild! Lin Yizhe was shocked, but there was no expression on his face. In order to further confirm the identity of the Rothschild family who was married to the Chen family, he asked again: "Does Wan'er know how my aunt's family operates?" "My aunt's family runs the business?" She has been running a bank account for generations, and she has handled tax and loan transactions for Western kings and nobles, and she has a good reputation." Chen Wan said, remembering her time in the UK, and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, "My aunt is a kind-hearted person and a good person. Although Mei is a foreign girl, she speaks nice Mandarin and her hometown dialect. We all liked her and hung around her all day long. My aunt treated me very well. I was far away from home at that time, and I was lonely and couldn't sleep at night, thinking about my home. My parents often cried, so my aunt moved me to her room and slept on the same bed with her. She often told me stories, which I had never heard before" At this time, Chen Wan was completely immersed in it. Tears welled up in the corners of his eyes again as he recalled the past. Lin Yizhe nodded and sighed, and gently held her hand. He has now been able to confirm that the Rothschild family that is married to the Chen family is the famous Red Shield family, the "Sixth Empire" Rothschild! I never expected that the Rothschild family would choose to marry into a prominent Chinese business family! According to his understanding, in order to avoid the dispersion of financial power, the Jewish Rothschild family has always implemented strict endogamy and does not marry with foreigners. However, this time there is a marriage with a Chinese businessman family. It is really shocking. Unimaginable! Could it be that "Does Wan'er know the reason for the marriage between the Rothschild family and her uncle's family?" Lin Yizhe asked again. "Wan'er heard that it was my uncle who saved my aunt's life, so my aunt agreed to marry him. However, the elders of my aunt's family refused, and my aunt insisted on marrying her uncle, so she had a fierce quarrel with her family. It is said that she wanted to marry her uncle. At one point, my aunt wanted to give up her family identity and surname, and went on a hunger strike to protest. The elders in the family couldn't resist her, and because of the family's reputation, they had no choice but to agree. However, I heard that my aunt's family had made conditions, and my uncle and grandpa agreed, so the two families agreed. Marriage." Chen Wan replied. "Does Wan'er know what the conditions are?" Lin Yizhe asked again, "It seems that one of the conditions is that if the aunt has a child, regardless of male or female, the aunt's family name must be added to the name, and other Wan'er does not know. "Chen Wan thought for a while and replied. Hearing Chen Wan's answer, Lin Yizhe suddenly realized that he had to secretly admire the shrewdness of this Jewish financial family. It was indeed worthy of being called the "Sixth Empire"! Now, Lin Yizhe had a vague guess about the purpose of the marriage between the Hongdun family and the Chen family. If this guess is true, then many things in history can be explained.??Rewritten. Rewriting history At this time, Lin Yizhe suddenly felt a strong desire to change the course of history! If you can change the direction of history from now on, then future generations - that is, your previous life - will also undergo profound changes! ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª There was a power outage last night. Come here this morning and make up for the update today! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 20 Changing history, starting today Changing the past also changes the future! Thinking of the era he once lived in, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh in his heart. It was the best of times and the worst of times. In such an organic environment, the values ????of each individual in it began to change, and people's thoughts and behaviors began to distort like cells turning cancerous. Why am I not the victim? How many sleepless nights did he ask himself, how can he change this? He can¡¯t find the answer. All he can do is make himself and his family live a better life. But now, traveling to the past, he can't even do this When he thinks about how his parents and wife will suffer from the pain of losing him in the future, his heart is as painful as a knife. Xiaotong, for you, I will change this history! Lin Yizhe said secretly in his heart. It¡¯s okay if you haven¡¯t traveled through time. Now that you¡¯ve come to this era, let¡¯s go out and start a vigorous career! ??And ship management is the cornerstone of the Chinese Navy, and it is the best starting point for one's development in this era! And the relationship between his wife Chen Wan and the Rothschild family in this era may not be able to be used by him! Lin Yizhe comforted Chen Wan, and then began to ask her about the affairs of the Chen family overseas and the Luo family. As Shen Baozhen told Lin Yizhe in advance, after just a few days, his "honeymoon" with his young wife was over. On November 7, 1867, the second batch of foreigners hired from France arrived at Mawei Port. On this day, Lin Yizhe accompanied Shen Baozhen to the shipyard. The shipbuilding factory is located on the west side of Luoxing Tower and on the river bank near Mawei Port at the southwest foot of Maxian Mountain. It was originally a field, but now it has been completely raised and leveled. Considering the threats of typhoons and floods, workers have dug wood around the factory site. The piles were reinforced, and canals were excavated on three sides of the factory area facing the land for drainage and to facilitate the entry of cargo ships. By this time, buildings such as workshops, schools, government offices, and residences had been completed. Lin Yizhe accompanied Shen Baozhen to the Shipping Administration Office. When he saw two stone lions standing in front of the first door, he couldn't help but feel a little dazed for a while. Because he had seen these pair of stone lions before. That was when I went on a trip with my history-loving friends and visited the Fuzhou Shipbuilding Cultural Scenic Spot, and saw this pair of stone lions in front of the shipyard¡¯s engine workshop. According to the introduction of the tour guide, the pair of stone lions in front of the head gate of the Shipyard Office were ordered by Zhou Kaixi, the shipyard manager in charge of the overall situation, at Jiang Yuancheng Stone Shop, a famous Hui'an stonemason family, in Nanhou Street, Fuzhou. Standing in front of the head gate of the Shipping Administration Office. During the so-called "special historical period", the stone lion was regarded as the "fourth uncle" and was knocked over and its whereabouts have never been known since. In May 1986, cultural relic workers excavated and found it from under the railway embankment. After restoration, it was displayed in front of the shipbuilding engine workshop. And the pair of stone lions, who witnessed the rise and fall of the shipbuilding industry, still looked at me as they did in the past. Thinking of the dismal ending of the shipping industry, which had cost countless people in history, Lin Yizhe's heart couldn't help but ache. In that absurd era of later generations, what did people who fell into a state of madness do? Lin Yizhe saw a couplet inscribed on both sides of the first door of the government office and couldn't help but recite it softly. "I've seen nothing I've seen and heard nothing on the road. This is the critical point, so I must start seriously. How to keep improving and keep secrets must be from the house of ghosts and gods, and carefully search your heart." Lin Yizhe knew that this was what Shen Baozhen wrote for the shipowner. Couplets. It was through this couplet that Shen Baozhen expressed his determination to build a shipping administration and overcome all difficulties and perseverance. Within the first gate, the couplets on both sides of the ceremonial gate of the Ship Administration Office stirred his heart even more. "With Yizhe as the foundation, nothing has been difficult in the world since ancient times; with the new method of nine translations, there are saints in China today." At this moment, Lin Yizhe felt for the first time that he was truly in the midst of history. The shipping officials had already arrived and greeted Shen Baozhen one after another. Shen Baozhen greeted everyone and then led Lin Yizhe and others into the government office. "Kunyu is here, haha." A man wearing a Taoist official uniform came from a distance. After greeting Shen Baozhen, he greeted him with a cheerful face and held his hands in greeting. Lin Yizhe saw him and immediately recognized who he was. "Brother Xueyan got up early, haha." Although he was resentful of Hu Xueyan's evil hand on him, Lin Yizhe's face was full of joy and he returned the favor. "A few days ago, I heard that Kunyu was ill. I was going to go over and visit him, but things got busy and it was delayed.?. Seeing that Kunyu is in good spirits today, I feel relieved, haha. "Hu Xueyan smiled and took Lin Yizhe's hand and said kindly. "Brother Xueyan is worried about me, I'm really sorry. " Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "I had a bit of cold in the past few days, and drank a few more drinks, and ended up lying down for several days. Fortunately, I woke up from the wine and broke out into a sweat, but the wind and cold also disappeared. Now my body feels much lighter than before, haha, it can be regarded as a blessing in disguise. " Hearing Lin Yizhe's relaxed words, Hu Xueyan's originally a little guilty heart was relieved. However, seeing that his poisonous plan failed, Lin Yizhe showed no signs of abnormality, and he was still angry in his heart. "Kun Yu must not do this. Having said that, one's own body is more important. "Hu Xueyan pretended to be joking and said, "A spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold. Kunyu slept for three days and three nights, leaving the bride aside in the cold. I'm afraid he has given Kunyu a lot of looks these days, right? " Of course Lin Yizhe understands why Hu Xueyan said this. Hu Xueyan must have been thinking about whether he would sleep with Chen Wan. He may think that although he woke up from alcohol poisoning this time, his vitality was severely damaged. He hoped that he would not be able to do it. It seems that what Chen Wan said is absolutely true. Thinking of this, Lin Yizhe felt angry, but on the surface he didn¡¯t care at all. After several days of being undressed and taking care of him, the younger brother recovered as before. Therefore, the younger brother stayed behind closed doors these days and concentrated on comforting the bride, in order to make up for the lost days of spring nights and repay his kindness by making the bride gentle. Xian Shu, fortunately, I didn't take offense to it. " After hearing Lin Yizhe's words, Hu Xueyan felt like a heavy hammer hit his chest. He was speechless for a moment, but he kept a smile on his face. Lin Yizhe had a panoramic view of Hu Xueyan's expression. He knew that his words were effective, and he couldn't help but chuckle in his heart. " After chatting for a while, Hu Xueyan excused himself and left. Lin Yizhe followed Shen Baozhen to the planned shipyard. At this time, only some simple shacks had been built in the factory, and the slipway and other facilities had not yet been built. Lin Yizhe saw this scene. , couldn¡¯t help but feel lucky in his heart. Because he was familiar with China¡¯s modern history, he knew that the location of the shipyard had inherent shortcomings, which limited the development of the shipyard. The current shipyard is located on the left side of Mawei Port. It is located at the confluence of Wulongjiang, Bailongjiang and Qinjiang in the lower reaches of Minjiang River, 30 kilometers away from the mouth of Minjiang River. It has abundant water and is surrounded by mountains. Outside the mouth of Minjiang River, there are islands such as Langqi Island and Matsu Islands as natural barriers. It is a good natural harbor with good wind protection, sufficient fresh water supply, no freezing and no siltation. Although the left river bank of Mawei Port, where the shipping plant is located, has a dangerous terrain, easy to defend and difficult to attack, it has abundant water, no siltation and no accumulation, but the water on the shore is too deep. It is shallow, only 5 meters. It cannot berth ships with a deep draft, nor can it build any ship with a draft close to 5 meters (even if it is built, it cannot be launched). Even if it is built to build a ship with a draft of no more than 5 meters, it still has to be launched. Depending on the mood of the river, the water can only be successfully launched when the tide is high; and the soil in Zhongqi Township is loose, which is not suitable for digging a traditional stone dry dock because the soil here is too loose and can easily cause serious accidents such as water seepage or landslides. Therefore, the shipyard later chose to use the "Labert" type tug dock, which was less difficult to construct. Although the tug dock owned by the shipyard bureau in history was the first in the Far East and the second largest in the world when it was built, it was the largest. Only ships of about 2,500 tons are allowed to be docked for maintenance, which objectively limits the tonnage of ships built by the Shipbuilding Bureau. This is why for a long time, the ships built by Fujian Shipyard rarely exceeded 2,500 tons. The reason is that this situation of only producing ships of less than 2,500 tons was changed until 1893, when the shipbuilding "Qingzhou Shipyard" that could accommodate ships of 15,000 tons was completed and put into use. A hundred years later, Mawei Shipyard was rebuilt. To gain vitality, the selected factory site is located in the Binjiang area on the northwest side of Maxian Mountain and the west side of Yingshan Mountain. Lin Yizhe, who is familiar with all this, intends not to do this when the shipyard was first established. Detour! This will be his first step to change history in this era! Although the old and new factory sites are not far apart, it is not easy for him to take this step. How can he convince Shen Baozhen and Chuan? Did the political officials agree to the relocation? Shen Baozhen took Lin Yizhe and others to the completed foreigners' apartment. When they heard that Shen Baozhen was coming to visit, the two foreign supervisors, Riyige and Dirk, and all the French employees welcomed him. come out. Lin Yizhe is no stranger to Japanese and Italian styles, but this time, what he saw were not historical photos, but real historical figures, and he had a special feeling in his heart.?. The first foreign supervisor of the shipping administration, Ige, was originally a low-level officer of the French Navy. He participated in the Crimean War. He came to China with the French army during the Second Opium War and later served in the Changjie Army and the Chinese Customs. During the cooperation between Chang Jie's army and the Chu army to suppress the Taiping army, Japanese officials such as Yige and Zuo Zongtang established good personal relationships. Although Riyige did not understand shipbuilding, he was still favored and trusted by Zuo Zongtang. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Today¡¯s second update is here! Crazy request for collection and recommendation! Text Chapter 21 Senior Foreign Member Rieyige came from a poor family since childhood and was diligent and studious. He had a wide range of interests, especially shipbuilding and driving, and later became a young captain in the French Navy. On January 1, 1862, Italy and Germany met in Shanghai with the British and French consuls and Wu Xu, Songtai Dao of the Qing Dynasty, to discuss Shanghai defense and deal with the Taiping Army. In May, Italy participated in the battle to capture Ningbo. In July of that year, Japan and Italy, together with French naval officer Lebreton and others, recruited 1,000 Chinese soldiers (later increased to 3,000) to form a Sino-French mixed army, named the "Changjie Army" (also known as the "Lutheran Army", "Hua Tou Yong"). A French officer served as the coach, and the Japanese and Italians served as the gang leader. They assisted Zuo Zongtang, the governor of Zhejiang Province in the Qing Dynasty, to suppress the Taiping Army, and thus established a good personal relationship with Zuo Zongtang. In 1863, Zuo Zongtang began to consider setting up a shipbuilding factory, and he often discussed shipbuilding matters with Japan, Italy and another French officer, Dirk Bei. Zuo Zongtang started the modern shipbuilding industry without domestic industrial foundation and technical talents, so he had to rely on foreign help. At that time, China was in a very unfavorable situation in its foreign exchanges. Zuo Zongtang advocated giving foreigners generous remuneration and hiring them to serve China. When Zuo Zongtang was implementing his plan to build a factory, he resolutely opposed the British's intervention and resisted their control attempts. Instead, he wanted to win the support of French officials through the Japanese-Italian and German monuments. The British were very angry about this and spread rumors, accusing Japan and Italy of wanting to involve France in a risky Chinese plan. This caused French decision-makers to worry that "the failure of the shipyard's adventure would bring trouble to France." Not only do they not support the Chinese shipyard plan, they even want to revoke the official positions of Japan, Italy and Germany. Japan, Italy and France argued hard and used various channels to clarify that cooperation with China would benefit France's interests. He first won the understanding and support of the naval community, and then directly wrote to the French Emperor Napoleon III. Napoleon III became very interested in Sino-French cooperation in shipping management, and specially met with Japanese Italians and others. He "ordered the supervisors to handle the matter carefully and with grace, and sent instructions to ministers in various ministries and consulted the admirals stationed in China to take care of them at any time." And award medals as rewards. Through a series of activities by Japan and Italy, the French government changed its attitude of not supporting Chinese shipyards, agreed to Japan and Italy's participation in Fujian shipbuilding work in an official capacity, and was allowed to dispatch technical personnel and export machinery and equipment. The shipping administration appointed Ri Yige as the chief supervisor not only because he had a good personal relationship with Zuo Zongtang and the first shipping minister Shen Baozhen, but also because he "knows Chinese writing and language well, etiquette and craftsmanship." "You don't need to rely on words to speak, and words to translate." What's more important is that he was a "French who was willing to maintain cooperation with China at that time, rather than adopt a hostile attitude." Although Japan was born in the French Navy, he did not reveal too much colonialism in his interactions with Chinese officials. He was also enthusiastic and appreciated by leftists and Shen, so he was appointed as a supervisor, while another person with a higher military rank than him A French officer, Dirk Monument, served as deputy supervisor. There is a clear agreement between the shipping administration and Japan and Italy that all foreigners must obey the orders of the top Chinese person in charge of the shipping administration. Japan and Italy also made it clear: "We come to work for the Chinese government. We have not given up our rights as French subjects, but we are no longer looking for the conditions (referring to consular jurisdiction) that are usually imposed on French people who have come to live in these countries." This attitude precludes the possibility that foreign personnel employed by the shipping administration in the early days could use the unequal treaties of the time to disobey the constraints. As the general supervisor of shipping, Riyige fulfilled his duties faithfully and worked diligently. In the early days of shipping, Riyge traveled to France and Southeast Asia many times to purchase machinery and equipment and various raw materials, working tirelessly. He personally recruited the first batch of foreign masters and craftsmen from France to work in China. He took charge of all the complicated matters, arranged them well, and fully implemented the contract terms of "making and teaching". Riyige handles large amounts of funds such as procurement, recruitment, and contracting of projects, and the accounts are kept clear, and no misappropriation or misappropriation is found. Of course, Japan and Italy always had the status of French naval officers at the same time, which inevitably resulted in a situation where a large amount of shipping records and intelligence were in the hands of the French side. Riyige introduced four newly arrived foreigners to Shen Baozhen, one of whom was Dasbo, an engineer from the Rochefort shipyard in France. Lin Yizhe knew that this Frenchman was actually the first real shipowner. A shipbuilding expert and the first chief engineer of the shipbuilding industry. Shen Baozhen welcomed the four new senior foreigners and encouraged them all with gentle words. "Master Shen, have you been to the riverside just now?" Riyige noticed the mud on Shen Baozhen's official boots and said, "As you can see, the wood for building the slipway is being prepared in the past few days. The wood is ready. Construction will begin soon. "Mr. Da Shibo brought the drawings of our 'Ship No. 1'" Riyige invited Shen Baozhen to the hall, and Da Shibo came to a large table with a roll of drawings. In front of the table, unfold the drawings and ask Shen Baozhen to come forward and look at them. Lin Yizhe stood next to Shen Baozhen, carefully watching the drawings of "Ship No. 1" brought by French shipbuilding experts. These drawings should have been made by Mr. Daxbo on the Rochefort ship after he accepted the employment from China.??The drawing is completed. "According to the design requirements put forward by His Excellency the Governor (referring to Zuo Zongtang), this ship will be powerfully armed and equipped with ten cannons. It will also have an enlarged cargo hold, with a cargo capacity of up to 260 tons, and will be equipped with A high-power vertical steam engine" Listening to Da Shibo's explanation and Japanese and Italian translation, Shen Baozhen nodded repeatedly, while Lin Yizhe couldn't help but sigh inwardly when he heard that this ship was equipped with such a large cargo hold. The detour of the shipyard site may not be avoided, but the detour of the ship shape is unavoidable. Lin Yizhe knew that these French people were actually conscientious and followed the leftist governor's unrealistic ideas. If it weren't for the guiding ideology of "military and commercial use" proposed by Zuo Zongtang, the French would not have designed it this way. The shipbuilding plan stipulates the construction of 11 150-horsepower ships and 5 80-horsepower ships imitating foreign "Gunboats" within five years from the date of the opening of the shipyard. In this construction plan, Zuo Zongtang not only required that the ships adopt the "overseas warship style", but also emphasized that large ships should carry one million jins, and small ships should carry 300,000 to 400,000 jins, both for military and commercial purposes. There are no regulations on the level of technological advancement, as long as it is a steam ship, the flaws can be said to be very obvious. The shipbuilding and personnel decisions made by Zuo Zongtang at that time were actually very abrupt. Because Zuo Zongtang felt a strong stimulus. In 1864, the masters and apprentices of Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang, who were in charge of the two rivers, reported to the Qing government one after another, requesting to set up a factory in Shanghai to build their own ships, namely the Jiangnan Machinery Manufacturing General Administration. Although Zuo Zongtang was promoted to the official throne step by step by Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang was resentful and turned against the Zeng brothers because Zeng Guofan reserved the great feat of conquering the capital of the Taiping Rebellion to his younger brother Zeng Guoquan. Li Hongzhang was also regarded as a major enemy because his Huai army once crossed the border into Zhejiang when pursuing the Taiping army. At this moment, Zeng and Li opened a shipbuilding factory in Shanghai, and they could be the first in China, which greatly stimulated Zuo Zongtang. Zuo Zongtang's eagerness to establish a shipping administration was largely due to his feud with Zeng Li. Zuo Zongtang¡¯s idea of ??establishing a shipping administration and building his own ships should undoubtedly be fully affirmed, but at the same time, we must also recognize the limitations of the times that he cannot escape. In order to save money, Zuo Zongtang positioned the function of the steamship to be built as "both business and military". He did not understand the essential difference between warships and merchant ships. Moreover, Zuo Zongtang's assumptions about the maintenance expenses after the ship was completed were even more unrealistic. He believed that "after the ship is completed, it might as well be loaded with commercial goods to catch thieves and protect the merchants. It will also benefit from hard work and raise funds, as if there is no need to raise funds for annual repairs." That is to say, according to Zuo Zongtang's original idea, the shipping administration There are no special maintenance funds for the built ships. The maintenance of the ships and the salaries of the ship's personnel all rely on loading commercial goods to make money for maintenance. This idea is actually impossible to implement. These deficiencies had a great negative impact on the development of shipping management in the future. The "military and commercial" idea created by Zuo Zongtang can only be said to be a good wish, but it is just a wish after all. When it is really implemented into the design of warships, it must be focused, like the French who " The vertical steam engine equipped with "Ship No. 1" can be said to have both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that the vertical steam engine saves plane space and is more valuable for commercial purposes that require a large amount of space within the ship to arrange cargo holds. The disadvantage is that vertical steam engines were mainly used by merchant ships at that time. When installed in the hull, the height of the installation location is high, which will inevitably increase the freeboard of the warship. This will also result in a large area for bombardment on the broadside during battle, and the probability of being hit is also low. High, there are quite a few disadvantages in the use of gunboats. Judging from the characteristics of the French-designed ship, which included an enlarged hull, the use of vertical steam engines, a cargo hold capacity of 260 tons, and the engine room and cargo hold occupying almost two-thirds of the space in the ship, the merchant ship was in the "No. 1 Ship" The proportion in the design seems too large, but as a merchant ship, the cargo capacity is too small and it lacks competitiveness. Therefore, such a ship seems to be capable of both military and commercial purposes, but it is actually a military and commercial one. Lin Yizhe temporarily put aside the idea of ??changing the fate of this "Ship No. 1", listened carefully to Da Shibo's explanation, and memorized all the relevant technical data in his mind. By the time Dr. Das finished explaining, Lin Yizhe already had an idea in his mind. Shen Baozhen was obviously very satisfied with Da Shibo's explanation. He was about to praise him, but unexpectedly, Lin Yizhe beside him spoke first. "I would like to ask Mr. Da Shibo, what kind of ship is this warship? Is it a patrol ship? Is it a gunboat?" Lin Yizhe did not wait for Riyige to translate for him, and immediately repeated it in unskilled French. Again. The reason why he asked the question in Mandarin first was so that Shen Baozhen could hear his question clearly. After hearing Lin Yizhe¡¯s question, Da Shibo, Ri Yige and the surrounding shipping officials all looked shocked. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Today¡¯s third update is here, please collect it.Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 22 Discussion on changing the location of the shipping administration Dashboard calmed down and immediately replied: "If we classify it according to the French Navy's ship type, it is a large gunboat. Its parent type is our country's 'LaMotte-Picquet' class gunboat. 'LaMotte-Picquet' class gunboat The displacement is 687 tons. According to the request of His Excellency Governor Zuo Zongtang, I expanded it in size and tonnage, which is almost double that of the parent model, so it is said to be a large gunboat." Da Shibo said, Yige kept translating for Shen Baozhen. Shen Baozhen understood the question and answer between Lin Yizhe and Da Shibo, but he still couldn't understand why Lin Yizhe asked these questions at this time, so he did not interrupt, but continued to listen to what Lin Yizhe said. ¡°The tonnage and size have been enlarged, will the draft also be deepened?¡± Lin Yizhe asked again in French. "That's right." Da Shibo gave an affirmative answer, "However, the draft of this ship is not very deep according to our country's standards, and it is suitable for navigation in most ports and rivers in your country. " "If we build a larger warship, will the draft need to be deepened?" Lin Yizhe continued. "That's for sure." Da Shibo said, "Assuming that the tonnage is doubled, the draft will be deeper, but in that case, it will not be suitable for construction here, because the water depth here is shallow, even if it can be built, it will not be possible. "I understand, thank you very much, Mr. Da Shibo." Lin Yizhe knew that Da Shibo had told Shen Baozhen truthfully. After listening to the Q&A between the Japanese and Italian translators, Shen Baozhen somewhat understood Lin Yizhe's intention, but he didn't say anything more and just nodded. After leaving the foreigners¡¯ apartment and returning to the Shipping Administration Office, Shen Baozhen asked Lin Yizhe to stay with the shipping administration officials such as Zhou Kaixi, Xia Xianlun, and Wu Zhongxiang. "Kun Yu just asked, do you think there are shortcomings in the design of this ship?" After a few people took their seats, Wu Zhongxiang asked impatiently. Like Lin Yizhe, he was also in love with Shen Baozhen (Wu Zhongxiang is Shen Baozhen's son) His son's father-in-law and uncle), so there were fewer official worries between him and Lin Yizhe. "My nephew is very talented and has little knowledge, so I dare not make false claims. The reason why I asked about the ship type and draft is because I am worried that there seems to be something wrong with the location of the shipyard." Lin Yizhe said. "Oh? What does Kunyu think is wrong?" Zhou Kaixi asked. "Just now, Mr. Da Shibo said that the water depth at the current site is shallow and it is impossible to build a ship with a larger tonnage. Even if it can be built, it cannot be launched." Lin Yizhe said, "Using this place as the basis for shipbuilding is probably not a long-term plan. "Kun Yu said the same thing," Wu Zhongxiang nodded slightly, agreeing with Lin Yizhe's opinion, "It will be difficult to build a thousand-ton ship here and take into account the rise and fall of the tide. If you want to build a large ship in the future. It will take a lot of trouble to find a new site. "Now that the foundation has been laid, construction can start as soon as the wood is delivered. If we change to a new site, the construction period will be delayed." Zhou Kaixi expressed his opposition, "Not to mention choosing a new site. It cannot be done overnight. " "If we change to a new location, the construction period will be delayed. If we don't change, we will have to choose a new location in the future, which will be a waste of money, food and manpower. " "This is indeed a dilemma. The sudden change of address will definitely cause criticism in the court, and it won't look good at Zuo Gong's place." Zhou Kaixi looked at Shen Baozhen and said, "If the officials hear about it, something will happen again" "Shoushan doesn't need to say more." Shen Baozhen sighed. With a sound and a wave of his hand, Zhou Kaixi shrunk his words. "What I said today must not be spread to outsiders to avoid discussion." Shen Baozhen looked at everyone and said, "We will wait for a detailed investigation before making any further decisions." Lin Yizhe saw the embarrassment in Shen Baozhen's eyes, but did not I felt strange and didn't say anything. Because he is just an assistant now, responsible for copywriting matters, and he is soft-spoken. He did not expect that once his suggestions were put forward, they would get the approval of the shipping officials and Shen Baozhen. And from the conversation of several shipping officials just now, he also keenly captured other situations! In the evening, after leaving the government office and returning home, just as Lin Yizhe expected, Shen Baozhen summoned him to the study again. "I didn't expect that you have made some success in learning Western languages ??these days." Shen Baozhen was very happy that Lin Yizhe was able to question and answer questions with French engineers in French today. "As expected, the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead. It seems that I have to study hard, otherwise I will "My uncle deserves it. In fact, French is more difficult to learn than English. My nephew only has a superficial understanding of it. It will take time for him to become proficient." You can study with concentration??, apply what you have learned, very good, very good. "Shen Baozhen said, "However, we must also be careful not to show too much edge. " "What my uncle said is that my nephew was a bit rash when he proposed changing the address today. "Lin Yizhe understood that Shen Baozhen was reminding him and replied respectfully. "What happened today is not considered reckless. Seeing Lin Yizhe's respectful look, Shen Baozhen said warmly, "Tell the truth, have you been thinking about changing the address for a long time?" " "Nephew yes. " "I am very pleased that you are diligent in everything and dare to take responsibility. " Shen Baozhen took Lin Yizhe's hand and asked him to sit down, "I don't mean to blame you for what happened today, I just want to know the details. " "My nephew saw that his uncle was working very hard in shipping management, so he wanted to take care of his uncle's worries. My nephew visited the Jiangbin construction site a few days ago and chatted with the craftsmen. He learned that the river here is very shallow, making it difficult for large ships to enter and exit, and the soil is loose, making it impossible to build a dry dock, making it not a good place for shipbuilding. On the day when the boat is ready to be launched, it is still necessary to watch the rise and fall of the river water. It is very inconvenient to launch the boat when the tide is high. There are many typhoons in southern Fujian. If there is a typhoon or rain, a newly built ship may be destroyed by wind and waves, which is very worrying. The nephew therefore wanted to change his address. " "I see. " Shen Baozhen was secretly shocked when he heard this, "I never expected that this place would have such disadvantages. " "Ship administration is an important national task and must be considered for the long term. Instead of just building this kind of ship, now all the countries in Europe and the West are dominated by great naval masters, and the ships they build are all giant ships. In the future, if our country wants to be as powerful as the Western Kingdom, it will also build huge ships. The ships built must be more than this thousand tons. Lin Yizhe continued, "The master craftsman of Shicai has also made it clear that there is no serious problem in building a ship of more than a thousand tons here. If the tonnage is increased to several thousand tons, nothing can be done." Even if a huge ship can be built here in the future, it will be like a beached whale and cannot be launched into the water. What is the use? " "What you are saying is that Zuo Gong and I were so eager for success that we actually ignored this layer. "Shen Baozhen stood up and paced in the study, looking very uneasy. "If you want to build a big ship in the future, you will have to re-select the site, which will cost a lot of money and manpower. Alas! " "My nephew went to see the factory again today, and saw only a few sheds, and the slipway has not yet started. Everything was built hastily, and there was not much investment in property and manpower. It is better to just change to a new location. First, it can be done once and for all, and second, it can save money, food and manpower. "Lin Yizhe knew that his words had an effect on Shen Baozhen's heart, so he took the opportunity to suggest again. "I know this. But that's not what I'm worried about. "Shen Baozhen shook his head, as if he had something to hide. "What uncle is worried about is that Master Zhou will not agree to the change of address? Lin Yizhe asked. "No." Suoshan, Xiao Tao and Wei Yun are all easy to talk to. As long as the pros and cons are explained clearly and the plan is carefully planned, they will agree. " Shen Baozhen sighed, "The trouble I have is because Zuo Gong has a hard time explaining it, because this factory site was chosen by Zuo Gong! " "Is uncle worried that Mr. Zuo won't agree? " Lin Yizhe remembered what Zhou Kaixi said and asked. " Mr. Zuo will definitely not allow it. "Shen Baozhen sat heavily on the chair again and replied, "The shipbuilding business was originally initiated by Zuo Gong, and the site of the factory was also selected by Zuo Gong. Construction has already started. Now it is suddenly claimed that the previous site selection was inappropriate. Zuo Gong's face. It must be impossible to hang! If Yan Guan finds out, there will inevitably be another turmoil. What do you think Mr. Zuo will think of me when he learns the news? " " Can you first explain the pros and cons to Mr. Zuo? Lin Yizhe understood. He thought for a while and then suggested, "Mr. Zuo is far away and doesn't know the situation here. If my uncle explains it to Mr. Zuo in detail, I think Mr. Zuo will agree." " "Nowadays, the shipping administration has many needs, and it still needs Zuo Gong's support. If Zuo Gong is unhappy because of this, it will be unsightly. Shen Baozhen thought for a while and said, "Besides, the new location has not been selected yet." This matter requires more consideration. "My nephew has found a place. If we can move here to set up a factory, there will be no obstacles to building large ships in the future." " Lin Yizhe said, "And this place is not far from the current location, so it is easy to relocate. It is also easy to talk to the imperial court and Mr. Zuo. " "oh? It seems that you have done a lot of homework! Shen Baozhen was surprised when he heard that Lin Yizhe had chosen a new location, "Tell me quickly, where is it?" " Lin Yizhe stood up and took out a Mawei map hand-drawn by a shipping surveyor, unfolded it on Shen Baozhen's desk, pointed to the river bank area in the northwest of Maxian Mountain and the west side of Yingjuan Mountain and said to Shen Baozhen: "Uncle, please take a look, that's it. here. " "Are you sure that this is the best place to set up a factory? Shen Baozhen leaned down and looked at the map carefully while asking. "My nephew dares to guarantee it with the head on his neck." Lin Yizhe replied without hesitation, "The water here is deep enough to accommodate a giant ship, the soil is compact, and it is in the leeward, making it a safe place to set up a factory." Due to the loose soil at the original site, it was impossible to excavate a dry dock. My nephew made extensive inquiries and found out that the soil in Qingzhou was solid and suitable for construction.The Stone Shipyard of the Great Ship. " "If my uncle is in doubt, he might as well ask a French craftsman to inspect it again. If it is inconsistent with what my nephew said, my nephew is willing to be charged with making false statements. ¡± The reason why Lin Yizhe said so confidently was not because he had actually conducted an inspection, but because he told Shen Baozhen that the new shipping address was the location of the Mawei Shipyard, which was reborn in later generations. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª ¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Get ready to attack Sanjiang! Please recommend! Text Chapter 23 Storm Shen Baozhen stared at the location pointed out by Lin Yizhe on the map and fell into deep thought. Lin Yizhe knew that Shen Baozhen was having a fierce struggle in his heart at this time. He did not speak anymore, but stood quietly aside. "Tomorrow I will ask French technicians to inspect these two places," Shen Baozhen finally made up his mind, "If it is true as you said, I will urge Zuo Gong to approve it." Hearing what Shen Baozhen said, Lin Yizhe's heart finally fell. This first step to change history has finally been taken. But from Shen Baozhen's words, he was always worried about Zuo Zongtang's attitude towards the change of shipping management, and he still felt a little uneasy. ?? Could it be that Zuo Zongtang, a famous official in the late Qing Dynasty, was not as described in some history books? At this time, Lin Yizhe began to search for historical materials about Shen Zuo. Lin Yizhe knew that Zuo Zongtang and Shen Baozhen were brothers (Zuo Zongtang once worshiped Lin Zexu as his disciple), and they were both aides to Zeng Guofan. They collaborated frequently in Jiangxi, and they also had no good impressions of Zeng Guofan (when Shen Baozhen was governor of Jiangxi) , due to the dispute with Zeng Guofan due to the reduction of the Hunan army's pay, Zeng Guoquan later conquered Tianjing and reported that the young king had died in the rebellion. However, Shen Baozhen soon reported that the young king had been captured in Jiangxi, and the unhappiness with the Zeng family intensified), and each other They were all deeply impressed. Zeng Guofan made special comments on the relationship between the two, calling Shen Baozhen and Zuo Zongtang "best friends." In April 1865, Shen Baozhen's mother passed away. According to the official system of the Qing Dynasty, when an official's parents or elders passed away, he should resign from his post and serve 27 months of mourning leave to fulfill his filial piety, which is called abiding by the system. When Shen Baozhen was living a peaceful and isolated life in his hometown, Zuo Zongtang came to visit the thatched cottage and asked Shen Baozhen to come out and take charge of the shipping administration. The reason why Zuo Zongtang favored his "best friend" Shen Baozhen was because Shen Baozhen had high official qualifications and reputation, could effectively handle the relationship with the court and local officials, and had cooperated with him before, so he had some tacit understanding and was able to Understand and implement your own policies. Moreover, Shen Baozhen was a native of his hometown, and was in the period when he was unable to serve as an official. At this time, he was allowed to manage the shipping business in his hometown in Fuzhou. The most suitable candidate. "But Lin Yizhe remembered that Shen Baozhen repeatedly declined this important invitation. Finally, at Zuo Zongtang's request and the Qing government's order, he agreed to serve as Prime Minister and Shipping Minister. Lin Yizhe carefully recalled this period of history, trying to find clues from it, but after thinking for a while, he still couldn't figure it out. But what he can be sure of is that the problem should lie with Zuo Zongtang! Lin Yizhe and Shen Baozhen discussed some details about the change of address. When they left the study, it was getting late. He returned to his room, while Chen Wan was sitting in the room waiting for him. When he came back, he immediately stood up and greeted him. Seeing his little wife, Lin Yizhe suddenly remembered that his father-in-law Chen Shi was a veteran of the Hunan Army and should have been in contact with Zuo Zongtang, so he asked: "Has any letter arrived from my father-in-law?" "There has been no letter from father for a long time. Here we come." Chen Wan was happy when she heard Lin Yizhe ask about her father, but she couldn't help but worry about her father who was still fighting with the Nian Army in the north. "Wan'er once wrote a letter and sent it along with warm clothes. No reply" "Yeah! It would be great if we could send a telegram." Lin Yizhe couldn't help but sigh when he remembered that China didn't even have a telegram now. "Your father-in-law is familiar with Zuo Gong?" Lin Yizhe didn't want Chen Wan to worry too much about his father, so he changed the topic. "We're not acquaintances. My father left his hometown for this expedition because of Zuo Gong's gift." Chen Wan seemed to have a prejudice against Zuo Zongtang, and she actually pursed her lips when she answered, "Zuo Gong is a man of great talent and talent. Yes, but in terms of courage, it is far behind his father, and even worse than his uncle. " Lin Yizhe didn't expect that Chen Wan would give such a comment to Zuo Zongtang, and couldn't help but be stunned. "Oh, Wan'er shouldn't talk too much in front of Kunyu, slander the officials, and make trouble." Chen Wan saw Lin Yizhe's surprised look, smiled slightly, and said in a pretense of panic, "Wan'er knows that she was wrong, please ask her husband for help." "Punishment." "There are so many tricks!" Lin Yizhe hugged her with a smile and kissed her hard on her red lips. Lin Yizhe kissed her, lingered on her chest with one hand for a while, then reached to her neck, unbuttoned her clothes, reached into her arms, and caressed her comfortably. Suddenly, his hand touched something warm, smooth and hard. Lin Yizhe realized what it was, and for a moment his whole body was shaken like an electric shock. "What's wrong with you? Kun Yu?" Chen Wan noticed something strange about Lin Yizhe and immediately got out of his arms, asking with concern. Seeing Lin Yizhe dieStaring at her neck, Chen Wan lowered her head subconsciously and looked at the jade pendant around her neck. Lin Yizhe's eyes were firmly fixed on the jade pendant. Jade Pig Dragon! Hongshan Jade Pig Dragon! right! That¡¯s right! What Chen Wan is wearing is the jade pig dragon that he originally owned! How could the Red Mountain Jade Pig Dragon he gave to Zhao Yuetong appear on Chen Wan? At this time, the jade pig dragon, against the backdrop of Chen Wan's snow-white jade neck, glowed with crystal light, making the already delicate Chen Wan even more beautiful. "This is" Lin Yizhe's voice was hoarse. He suddenly realized that he had made a mistake and immediately cut back the next words. "This is the token of love that Kunyu gave to Yu Wan'er. Don't Kunyu recognize it?" Chen Wan still heard his question, but in her happiness, she didn't think much about it and answered his question. question. "Kunyu's research revealed that this is a thousand-year-old jade from the Xia Dynasty. The article he wrote to Wan'er is still fresh in Wan'er's memory." Chen Wan's face turned red as she thought of the past, and there was a sense of happiness and sweetness in her voice. meaning. How did Lin Yizhe know that it was his "predecessor"'s beautiful article on the research of ancient jade and the love poem about jade at the end that captured the heart of the beautiful woman. "Why haven't I seen you with me these past few days?" Lin Yizhe asked a little guilty. "Wan'er wears it every day. Isn't it because she's afraid of offending Kunyu? So she takes it off and puts it away before going to bed every day" Chen Wan's face turned red with embarrassment, and she was embarrassed to say When the jade pig dragon slid between the two peaks, he felt like his heart was shaking when he thought of him, but with a cry, he pushed into Lin Yizhe's arms. It turns out that this Jade Pig Dragon has such a story! Lin Yizhe secretly felt ashamed. It seems that he has to take the time to ask her to read the article Lin Yizhe looked at the shy little wife in his arms, his heart was full of love, and he couldn't help but kiss the snowy skin on her neck. After a few clouds and rain, Chen Wan fell asleep sweetly in Lin Yizhe's arms. But at this time, Lin Yizhe didn't feel sleepy at all. Although his body was warm and a little tired, and had not yet recovered from the peak of passionate pleasure, his spirit was not tired at all. He stared blankly at the jade pig and dragon necklace placed on the dressing table of the canopy bed, and Zhao Yuetong's voice and smile appeared in front of his eyes again. The jade pig dragon as a token of love is still there, but now the two are separated by time and space forever! Although now, he has Chen Wan as compensation and comfort, but what about her? Will you sleep alone every night, with your clothes wet with tears? Lin Yizhe sighed and did not dare to think about it any more. There was faint thunder outside the window. Lin Yizhe looked up and saw that the night sky outside the window was pitch black, with the stars and moon hidden. From time to time, there was a faint flash of lightning through the thick black clouds, indicating the coming of a storm. Chen Wan in Lin Yizhe's arms murmured, her soft and white arms wrapped around his neck, as if she was still asking for a kiss from him in her dream. Lin Yizhe felt the slightest chill from the cold wind that penetrated the room. He was afraid that she would catch a cold, so he gently took her arm away and pulled up the big red dragon and phoenix brocade quilt on her body to cover her bare shoulders. . The wind outside the window became stronger and stronger, with bursts of whistling sounds. Maybe the window was not closed tightly, and a strong wind blew open the wooden window shoulder. The cold wind blew into the room, causing chills. Lin Yizhe stood up quietly, tucked the quilt around Chen Wan, then gently got out of bed, put on his shoes, and walked to the window. Lin Yizhe was about to close the window when a strong gust of wind almost blew him down. Lin Yizhe held the window lattice with both hands, stood firm, raised his head and looked out, it was still dark. Suddenly, a dazzling lightning flashed across, followed by a series of dull thunders. And at the moment when the lightning flashed, Lin Yizhe saw a black line winding down among the thick black clouds! Lin Yizhe recognized what it was and was shocked. Tornado! Lin Yizhe suddenly remembered something that happened in history, and couldn't help but feel a surge in his heart. "What's wrong? Kunyu" Chen Wan was awakened by thunder in her sleep. She raised her body on the bed in a daze. The quilt slipped from her body. She felt the coldness and her mind suddenly became much clearer. Lin Yizhe pulled back the window sash and closed the window tightly, then quickly returned to the bed and covered Chen Wan with the quilt. "I have to go to the construction site." Lin Yizhe said to her, "It's windy outside, and there will be a heavy rain soon. You lie here and don't go out." "Then come back early" Chen Wan didn't realize what happened at this time, so she nodded and said. Lin Yizhe hummed and began to put on his clothes hurriedly. Seeing him in a hurry, Chen Wan hurriedly got up and put on his clothes. Lin Yizhe got some clothes and helped him put them on. After finishing dressing, Lin Yizhe hurried out of the bedroom. When he hurried to the corridor, he happened to bump into Shen Baozhen. "Kunyu, you're here just in time. Come with me to the construction site. "Shen Baozhen said anxiously, "Someone just came to report that the typhoon is coming" As soon as Shen Baozhen finished speaking, there was only a "swish" sound, and the heavy rain poured down instantly. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª ¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 24 A blessing in disguise When Lin Yizhe and Shen Baozhen arrived at the construction site in the wind and rain, they couldn't help but be stunned by the sight in front of them. ??On the river in the distance, between the lightning and thunder, a huge water column connected the water and the sky. In the gray night sky, gray water columns dropped from the dark clouds in the distance to the river, like a giant python dangling in the air. And the huge waves surrounding him hit the river bank mercilessly, making a roar like landslides and earth cracking. The ships moored on the shore were overturned and engulfed by huge waves in an instant. Some ships were thrown high, hit each other, or were thrown to the shore and smashed to pieces. On the shore, the work sheds and wooden houses that were originally built have all been pushed down by the river waves. The construction site is in a mess. The workers are desperately saving supplies, but big waves come ashore from time to time. Several people are unable to dodge and are actually hit by the waves. Wrapped into the river. The cries of people who fell into the water could be heard faintly in the river. Lin Yizhe saw a "dragon sucking water" for the first time in his life. When he saw people struggling in the waves of the river, his first reaction was to save them, but when he saw a sudden mountain-like wave rising into the sky At that moment, my whole body was immediately surrounded by a deep sense of powerlessness. "The waves are coming! Uncle, be careful!" Lin Yizhe couldn't help but shouted anxiously when he saw Shen Baozhen standing on the dam wearing a raincoat. Shen Baozhen didn¡¯t seem to hear Lin Yizhe¡¯s warning. He just stood there and stared blankly at the construction site that had been destroyed by the huge waves. Lin Yizhe saw that the huge waves were getting closer and closer, and the waves with a height of more than ten meters were already hitting the bank where they were. Without thinking too much, he stepped forward suddenly, pulled Shen Baozhen over, and hugged her with all his strength. tree. Lin Yizhe did not dare to raise his head to see the huge waves that had already surged above his head. He hugged Shen Baozhen and the tree trunk tightly with his hands and closed his eyes. As if falling into a waterfall, there was a loud bang. Lin Yizhe felt his breath suffocated. His whole body felt like he had fallen into an ice cellar. The river water was cold and penetrated his bones. He couldn't help but scream. At this time, with a loud noise, Lin Yizhe felt a violent earthquake under his feet and almost fell down. Fortunately, he hugged the tree trunk tightly and steadied himself. "The bank is collapsing! The bank is collapsing!" someone yelled. Lin Yizhe felt the pressure caused by the impact of the huge waves disappearing from his body. He opened his eyes and grinned when he saw Shen Baozhen safe and sound. At this time, Shen Baozhen was in a very embarrassed state. The bamboo hat on his head had disappeared and his body was already soaked. He did not notice Lin Yizhe's concerned eyes, but looked at the construction site on the river bank with a look of anxiety on his face. Lin Yizhe turned his eyes to the construction site and was startled. I saw that a large river bank, about several hundred meters long, wide and deep, had collapsed into the river. "Quick! Leave me alone! It's important to save people!" Shen Baozhen pointed at the river bank and screamed, but no one answered. When he turned around, he found that there was no one around him except Lin Yizhe. Except for a few of the shipping officials and husbandmen who had just accompanied Shen Baozhen, like Lin Yizhe, who ran not far away and hugged a tree to escape the disaster, the rest were all washed down the dam by the huge waves. Fortunately, he was not swept into the river. Hearing Shen Baozhen's cry at this time, all the uninjured people stood up and rushed to the river bank. However, the wind, waves and rain were too strong. They tried to rush to the river bank several times, but were forced back by the wind and waves. I don¡¯t know how long it took, but the "dragon sucked water" gradually moved away from the river mouth and turned to the sea. The wind and waves also became smaller, but the heavy rain kept falling. Seeing the wind and waves gradually subsided, Shen Baozhen struggled to get up to check. Lin Yizhe supported him. I staggered down the river embankment and walked towards the construction site. Seeing Shen Baozhen walking down the river embankment, shipping officials gathered around and began to lead workers to provide disaster relief. "Hurry up! Rescue the people who fell into the water first!" Shen Baozhen saw that there were still people struggling in the river calling for help, and he shouted repeatedly. Lin Yizhe and several servants ran to the shore and pushed a small sampan that had been pushed ashore by the wind and waves into the water. A boatman used a pole to push the boat towards the nearest worker who fell into the water. That worker was no longer alive. With so much strength, he was floating in the water holding a piece of wood. Maybe it was because the river was too cold. When the boat approached him, he couldn't hold on to the board. A wave hit him and he was instantly submerged in the water. Amid the exclamations of fellow shipmates, Lin Yizhe suddenly leaned out, stretched out his hand like lightning, grabbed the man's hair and forcefully lifted his head out of the water. Lin Yizhe wanted to drag the man who fell into the water onto the boat, but the man's body was so heavy that he couldn't use one hand at all. When the other two workers saw this, they hurried up to help. The three of them worked together and finally rescued the man who fell into the water. . Shen Baozhen, who was standing on the shore, was watching this scene nervously, when Zhou Kaixi came to Shen Baozhen's side. "Youdan, are you okay"  At this time, Zhou Kaixi was covered in mud and water, and there seemed to be scars on his face, making him look very embarrassed. "Why did the river bank collapse so much?" Shen Baozhen asked without looking at Zhou Kaixi, but stared at the collapsed river bank. "The soil here is loose. We originally planned to drive multiple layers of wooden piles here for reinforcement, but the project has not yet been completed" The water on Zhou Kaixi's face kept dripping down, and he didn't know whether it was sweat or rain. "I didn't expect the soil to be so loose." Shen Baozhen sighed, "It's a pity that the construction work of several months was destroyed by a storm!" After listening to Shen Baozhen's words, Zhou Kaixi also sighed. The storm finally stopped. It was already late at night, the clouds were light and the stars were sparse. The river surface was covered with wooden boards, sails, pieces of cloth and other debris. Soon, torches were lit, and sparks were lit on the river surface. People were crying and calling. They took a small boat and salvaged the bodies of their relatives on the river. Lin Yizhe, who was soaked and exhausted, returned to the shore and sat on a big rock. Looking at the wreckage on the river, he felt extremely heavy in his heart. Because he had read historical records about typhoons along the coast of Fujian, he could be said to be psychologically prepared for this unexpected natural disaster, but now faced with the tragedy caused by the disaster, he still couldn't help but feel sad for a long time. Relieve. Everything he saw in front of him strengthened his determination to change the location of the shipyard. "Kunyu?! Kunyu?!" Chen Wan's anxious call came from a distance. Lin Yizhe stood up unsteadily. He wanted to tell her that he was here, but his throat could not make a sound for a while. Chen Wan saw his figure and ran over like a gust of wind. Seeing the anxious look on his face, Lin Yizhe felt warm in his heart. He wanted to show her a comforting smile, but suddenly a cold wind blew, and he couldn't help but shiver while being soaked. The smile on his face I froze all of a sudden, as ugly as it was. Chen Wan saw Lin Yizhe's lips were blue from the cold and his whole body was shaking. She immediately reached out her hand and started to unbutton Lin Yizhe's clothes, "Quickly, take off the wet clothes!" Lin Yizhe looked at his little wife in surprise. Unexpectedly, she, who has been living in a boudoir, actually knows these first aid knowledge that modern people may not know. Lin Yizhe took off his wet clothes with the help of Chen Wan. Chen Wan then shook off the cotton robe in her hand and wrapped herself tightly with him. Although the two of them have hugged each other more than once, this is the first time they hugged each other without avoiding other people in such an open air situation. Lin Yizhe hugged Chen Wan's gentle and delicate body, and his body gradually warmed up. Love surged in his heart, and he couldn't help but hug her tightly. "Didn't I tell you to stay at home and wait for me to come back" "Wan'er is worried My aunt is also worried about you and your uncle. It took a lot of effort to wait for the rain to subside before my aunt and I rushed over" Lin Yizhe looked up Looking through the light, I saw Shen Baozhen and Lin Puqing standing side by side under a tree in the distance, surrounded by several shipping officials. "A blessing in disguise" Lin Yizhe said softly when he saw Shen Baozhen talking to Zhou Kaixi beside him. "What did Kunyu say?" Chen Wan whispered softly in her arms. "Nothing" Lin Yizhe knew that although the typhoon had caused considerable losses to the start-up shipping company, one benefit was that the resistance to the shipbuilding company's change of location would be greatly reduced. The next day, the Shipping Administration Office. Because Shen Baozhen had a high fever due to the cold last night, he still insisted on coming to the government office early to work. At this time, in the meeting hall, Zhou Kaixi, the shipping manager, was reporting the disaster and losses to Shen Baozhen. "A total of 42 houses and shacks, 19 civilian boats, 11 civilian laborers were killed, 22 were injured, and five others are missing" "The families of the deceased and the injured should be compensated for their deaths. , give me plenty of money, don¡¯t make your livelihood miserable.¡± Shen Baozhen nodded sadly and asked. "How is the collapse of the river bank?" "The collapsed area is about sixty-five feet wide and thirty-two feet deep. All the wooden piles that were originally nailed for reinforcement have been washed away," Wu Zhongxiang replied with regret, " Fortunately, the slipway has not been built yet. Otherwise, it would have been destroyed. "Fortunately, the disaster was not serious. For now, the priority is to resume work as soon as possible," Zhou Kaixi said. "I dare to ask Mr. Zhou, what if there is another typhoon?" Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel angry when he heard that Zhou Kaixi only said to resume work as soon as possible and didn't talk about changing the location, but he didn't show it at all on his face. ¡°There are many Taiwanese areas in summer and autumn in southern Fujian.??Heavy rainstorms are uncommon in winter. The typhoon and rain this time are caused by abnormal weather and cannot be generalized. "Zhou Kaixi asked Lin Yizhe so coldly that he choked up. Although he was angry, thinking about the relationship between Lin Yizhe and Shen Baozhen, he did not have an attack. Instead, he answered patiently, "It's just a temporary disaster. How can you stop eating because of choking? ? The collapse of the river bank this time actually reminds us that the original method of nailing wooden piles to protect the bank has its shortcomings. The number of rows of wooden piles must be increased, or the bank must be built with stone to make it strong and long-term. ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Working hard to update! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Thank you everyone! Text Chapter 25 Argument based on reason "The soil on the river bank is too loose, and the wooden piles are easily washed away by the waves. If the stone bank is built and washed by the river, it will leak for a long time and will collapse." Lin Yizhe calmly rejected the plan he proposed and proposed his own again. The suggestion for changing the site is, "The soil on the bank of the river in the northwest of Maxian Mountain is dense, and Maxian Mountain blocks typhoons. It is a good site for shipbuilding. Moving the factory here will be a long-term and sound solution." "Don't talk nonsense! "Zhou Kaixi looked a little confused and glared at Lin Yizhe and said, "The current location of the factory was chosen only by Zuo Gong. You are a humble person with little knowledge. What do you know? You dare to say such big words! If there is a storm, the current factory area is regarded as a dangerous place. If you want to move it all, do you know how much money and manpower it will cost?" Seeing Zhou Kaixi, who is a shipping manager and the nurse of the governor of Fujian, angrily scolded Lin Yizhe, Xia Xianlun and Wu Zhongxiang and other shipping officials all looked surprised. "The new site has a mountain to block typhoons. Wouldn't it be stronger than a stone wall? And there is no need to spend labor. Now the old site has been completely destroyed. If you ram the soil and drive piles again, it will be like rebuilding. Not only is it a waste of manpower and material resources, but it may not be strong. If a typhoon comes again. Wouldn't it be another useless effort?" Lin Yizhe still talked calmly, but his voice was slightly higher. When he heard that Zhou Kaixi said that changing the location cost money and labor, he took advantage of the situation and calculated the financial accounts for him, "Do we have to go through another typhoon disaster and waste countless money, food and lives on a useless place?" Hearing Lin Yizhe Although Wu Zhongxiang and other shipping officials around him did not speak, it could be seen from their expressions that they agreed with Lin Yizhe's opinion. "Lin Kunyu! Why are you so deliberately planning to change the location of the factory?" Zhou Kaixi was anxious. Seeing that the economic calculation failed, he simply played the moral card, "This place was chosen by Mr. Zuo after careful consideration. How can you compare to Zuo Gong's far-reaching thoughts? You are just trying to gain fame and make unreasonable comments." Lin Yizhe heard that Zhou Kaixi's objection to the change of location was actually to save Zuo Zongtang's face. Anger rose in his heart, but he still looked calm and composed as he spoke. "I dare to ask Mr. Zhou, is it Mr. Zuo's face that is more important, or is it the wealth and lives of the more than a thousand members of the shipping management family?" Lin Yizhe smiled slightly and asked, "Mr. Zhou kept insisting that the old site was chosen by Mr. Zuo and cannot be replaced. If the ship management is in trouble again because of this, how can Mr. Zuo save his face if he finds out that he is guilty of his false reputation? Where does Mr. Zhou want to put Mr. Zuo? " Hearing Lin Yizhe's words were as sharp as a knife, He hit the point, but his words were calm and his expression was calm, with the look of "a saint who cannot be ashamed of his anger". Although Shen Baozhen and others were shocked, they couldn't help but secretly admire him. Zhou Kaixi made Lin Yizhe speechless after asking, but sat there with a red face, staring at Lin Yizhe. "And this 'Ship No. 1', Mr. Zhou, do you also want to say that it is the ship model ordered by Mr. Zuo?" Lin Yizhe saw Zhou Kaixi's embarrassed look and simply started to complain about the flaws of the ship's model. . "The shape of this ship looks like a gunboat in appearance, but the engine room and cargo hold account for almost two-thirds of the ship's interior space, and the bomb-resistant area is greatly increased. If it is used to fight at sea, it will definitely lose to a real gunboat. Compared with merchant ships, transport The cargo volume is too small to compete with merchant ships. What's the point of building such a ship?" "You are so impudent!" Zhou Kaixi was furious, slammed the table, pointed his halberd at Lin Yizhe, and shouted, "Lin Kunyu! Do you still have Zuo Gong in your eyes? " "In my eyes, I only have the Qing Dynasty's shipping administration. As for the others" Lin Yizhe met his gaze and replied coldly, "But I don't dare to have any." " It's simply arrogant!" Zhou Kaixi's face almost turned the color of pig's liver and he jumped up from his chair, but he held it in for a long time, but he could only say this sentence. "Arrogance is something I absolutely cannot deserve." Lin Yizhe responded unceremoniously, "In terms of arrogance, who can be as arrogant as Zuo Gong?" "You!" At this time, Zhou Kaixi was breathing heavily. He was so angry that he was extremely angry with Lin Yizhe, but he couldn't let it happen. The young man in front of him is not only Shen Baozhen's nephew, but also Lin Wenzhong's grandson. Zuo Zongtang once worshiped Lin Zexu as his disciple. To elaborate, Lin Yizhe's "father" Lin Ruzhou is also Zuo Zongtang's senior brother. If He really insisted on standing up for Zuo Zongtang because of today's matter, which was equivalent to labeling Zuo Zongtang the man who deceived his teachers and destroyed his ancestors. "Okay, Kunyu, don't say any more." Shen Baozhen saw that the two of them were getting more and more tense and didn't want to embarrass Zhou Kaixi too much, so she said to Lin Yizhe. "Yes." Lin Yizhe respectfully returned to stand beside Shen Baozhen. "What Kun Yu said is for the long-term plan of the shipping administration. When the shipping administration was first established, there was no precedent to follow. Zuo Gong was extremely wise and thoughtful.It is also common to be careless. Shen Baozhen said warmly to Zhou Kaixi, "If Mr. Zuo is like this, let alone us." Therefore, we all need to be very cautious in matters such as the size of the ship's management. " After listening to Shen Baozhen's words, Zhou Kaixi sighed and stopped talking. "Xiao Tao, what do you think? "Shen Baozhen turned to Xia Xianlun and asked. "This typhoon caused serious damage, so it is imperative to change the location. "Xia Xianlun stood up and replied, "As Kunyu said just now, the old site has been completely destroyed, and rebuilding will inevitably destroy it again. It is better to relocate to a place where the soil is solid and sheltered from the wind, as a once and for all solution. " "Wei Yun, what do you think? "Shen Baozhen turned to Wu Zhongxiang and asked. "The damage caused by typhoons in Fujian Province is more common in the summer and autumn months, and less in the winter months. Yesterday's typhoon was more powerful than the summer typhoon, and its wind was not strong, but the damage was already extremely heavy. If there are many typhoons, it is bound to be The damage is more severe. "Wu Zhongxiang said, "It is better to follow Kunyu's suggestion and change the location as soon as possible to avoid delaying the construction schedule. " Hearing that Xia Xianlun and Wu Zhongxiang both agreed with Lin Yizhe's opinion, Zhou Kaixi's face became even more ugly. "What Wei Yun said is true, we cannot withstand another typhoon. " When Shen Baozhen saw that Zhou Kaixi was still objecting, he waved his hand and said in an unarguable tone, "I have decided to change the location. I have selected the new location. After careful investigation with the French craftsmen, construction can begin. I will write a letter to Zuo Gong and explain the details. " Lin Yizhe heard that Shen Baozhen had made up his mind to change the location, but he kept silent about the pros and cons of the ship type of "Ship No. 1". He knew that Shen Baozhen still took Zuo Zongtang's face into consideration. He didn't say anything else. For him, what can be said It is not easy to move Shen Baozhen and others to relocate the shipyard. As for the "No. 1 Ship", it is not too late to correct it after its shortcomings are exposed, because there is a lot of room for the ship's transformation. Of course, he still has to make preparations for the transformation in advance. Now he has some ideas about it, and he will need to consult Da Shibo on the specific matters. In a few days, the foreigners will ask Lin Yizhe. After the survey of the selected new factory site was completed and it was determined that it was suitable for building the factory, the new shipyard started construction. In the suburbs, a horse rode away under the scorching sun. Judging from the attire of the rider on the horse, he was a messenger delivering a message. Not long after, another messenger galloped away in the same direction. Soon, in the residence of the Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, Zuo Zongtang slammed the table and stood up after reading Zhou Kaixi's letter. He kept pacing back and forth in the room. "The recent typhoon damaged the shipyard site. I was very dissatisfied with Lin's son and was slandered by him. Shen Youdan also tried to protect him. In addition, I caught a cold during the disaster relief and was bedridden for six days. That¡¯s it. This man made many arrogant and arrogant remarks, making arrogant remarks to undermine Zuo Gong's political reputation in order to gain a clear name. Thinking about it afterwards, this guy probably wanted to use the change of location to cause trouble. He had been planning for a long time. His words were full of sand and his intentions were not yet clear. The net was spread in all directions, which was very chilling. Fortunately, what we have done is easy to understand, and if there are still some people who can understand Zuo Gong and Xi, there may be no danger, but it is also dangerous. Xi is dull and incompetent, and shipping management is not what he is good at. He has to be prepared for what he has experienced in Fujian. He looks sideways at the sky and the earth, looking around at the vastness. Not only is the road ahead dangerous, but the horse's head has been entrusted to him. Since I am not tolerated by the Central Government of Fujian, I dare not return to my hometown. I can only temporarily enter Zuogong¡¯s military camp to avoid Yi Ren¡¯s usurpation" Zuo Zongtang turned around angrily for a few times, gradually calmed down, and returned to the table. He picked up Zhou Kaixi's letter and read it again, pondering for a long time. A personal attendant hurriedly came in and presented another letter to Zuo Zongtang. Zuo Zongtang took a look at it and saw it. There was Shen Baozhen's name on it, so he waved his hand and bowed out. Zuo Zongtang sat down, took a deep breath, opened the envelope, took out Shen Baozhen's handwriting and read it. Since I became a shipowner, I have set an example and prepared carefully day and night, so that the people in charge will not dare to be lazy and neglectful. I don't like to rely on private individuals, but the shipbuilding project is of great importance, so I dare not leave it to outsiders rashly. Suoshan is cautious and hard-working, shouldering this important responsibility, and her younger brother is very virtuous. However, when the shipyard was first established and the river bank was vast, I felt confused and clueless, and it was difficult to take precautions. Suoshan once measured the embankment construction on the river bank and carefully inspected the project, and divided it into three categories: the most dangerous, the second most dangerous, and the stable. The most dangerous places are those where the soft beach in front of the embankment collapses due to the top of the slip, or there is a sand spit protruding on the opposite side, or where soil-based sand pines have repeatedly built up and collapsed. If the beach is narrow and close, but the shape of the river is smooth, and the embankment is thin but the soil is still strong, it is classified as the second risk. Those with wide and far river beaches and high and thick embankments are classified as stable. Since there are different levels, we are more confident in preparing for the establishment. However, this only reflects the current situation. The typhoon is approaching in the winter months, and the heavy rains are causing harm. There are three major breaches on the river bank, and many minor breaches. The severity of the damage varies. If the dam breaks upstream, it will be light, while if it breaks downstream, it will be heavy. If it breaks on the branch embankment, it will be light, and if it breaks on the main embankment, it will be heavy. At this time, the water rose so sharply that it almost overflowed the embankment. My younger brother and Shoushan had visited the river embankment before and found that all the embankment workers upstream wereThe thick nail piles were not preserved, probably because the soil was too loose. ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Today¡¯s second update is here! Please collect it! Please recommend it! Thank you everyone! Text Chapter 26 The traitor will never die "Although the current momentum is slightly weakened, there is still a fear that typhoons will return in summer and autumn. The shipyard is an important area and must be guarded with special care. Therefore, together with Chinese and foreign employees, we carefully surveyed and determined the new site of the shipyard at the junction of Maxian Mountain in the northwest and Yingzhou in the west. The soil is solid and suitable for building factories, and Maxian Mountain serves as a barrier to prevent typhoons. I want to build three stone dams here to protect it. Once the dam is completed, it will be enough to block the violent waves. I am thinking of the ship administration, and millions of people rely on it for their wealth and life. I am not afraid to prepare a defensive plan and report it. I hope that my brother can discern and help me to carry out it" After reading Shen Baozhen's letter, Zuo Zongtang originally wanted to The thick eyebrows that turned into two black pimples gradually unfurled. But when he picked up Zhou Kaixi's letter and took another look at it, he frowned again when he saw the words in which Zhou Kaixi poured out his bitterness to him. "At such a young age, this boy dares to use this to attack me for no reason. He is really brave and knowledgeable!" Zuo Zongtang sneered a few times, and his thoughts gradually settled down. He thought about it again, then picked up the pen and began to write Zhou and Chen began to write a reply. Almost at the same time, the shipping company's relocation controversy also caused waves in other places. Li Hongzhang, who has been promoted to governor of Huguang and is still helping with military affairs in front of the camp, has just received a letter from his mentor Zeng Guofan. "Your Excellency Baoshi Rendi of Shaoquan Palace:" "I got a letter from the third day of the lunar month and copied it to the provincial capital on the 28th day of the lunar month. I learned that Shouguang Mihe won a great victory. The whole army was about to be captured. The red flag was played that day. After the great depression, Immediately, he was rewarded with two taels of silver. He received your letter before saying that he was ordered to prepare 50,000 yuan. Since he had already relieved Mingjun 20,000 yuan yesterday, he would like to add another 40,000 yuan to the rest of the army. It's sixty thousand, and I'm still waiting for your Excellency to reward me with a certain amount. When the documents arrive, I'll prepare all the plans, and the military will be a day early, saving countless millions. Although the reward is large, I don't dare to be stingy with the donation. We should seek advice from other places." "I originally planned to go to Suozhou, but because Guo Zhongcheng came to Ning from Suzhou on the seventh day of the lunar month, he could not make the trip. Guo Zhongcheng said that the change of ship management was actually caused by Shen Youdan's nephew Jing Feng. Zi Lin Yizhe facilitated this. His servant's heart is very strange, because when he works with others, he must do what he wants, but it is already difficult, and he is very tired because of his dissatisfaction. Be able to not go on blindly and turn your direction into thorns, observe what you do, do your best, count every point you make, lay the foundation first, then expand with plans, be selfless, shine with light, and have your ancestors. The legacy of Lin Wenzhonggong. If, as Guo Zhongcheng said, this son can achieve the status of a famous minister in the future, you may wish to pay attention to it." "I asked Tai'an again, but I don't know." Li Hongzhang. After reading the letter carefully, he felt a sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu with the young man named Lin Yizhe whom Zeng Guofan mentioned in the letter. He vaguely remembered that when he went to Jiangxi on a business trip, he met his mentor Zeng Guofan, Shen Baozhen, Chen Shi and others. I saw this child accompanying Shen Baozhen's wife Lin Puqing at the Jiangxi Governor's Office. There was an innocent little girl playing with him, who seemed to be Chen Shi's daughter. I remember that my wife loved these two children very much and even played matchmaker for them Unexpectedly, after many years, the former chief child has grown up and inadvertently helped me a big favor! The conservatives in North Korea and China have never given up their attack on China's independent construction of steamships. Any trouble in the shipbuilding industry may also affect its own Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau. After hearing that the shipbuilding industry suffered heavy losses from a typhoon, he has been working hard for the shipbuilding industry. Zheng Zheng was sweating, but he didn't expect that these unfavorable things could be easily resolved by this young man named Lin Yizhe. Now that the shipping administration's "Ship No. 1" is ready to start construction, there are no obstacles. The Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration has also moved to Gaochang Temple and is beginning to take shape. It is preparing to build a new type of ship. Li Hongzhang felt full of complacency. Fuzhou City, "Juchunyuan" restaurant. In a private room on the second floor, two middle-aged people were admiring the scenery outside and talking. Looking out from the window, there are rows of houses in the streets, alleys and alleys, gurgling water in the rivers and willows on the banks. The side of the street along the river close to the houses is lined with shops, occasionally mixed with a few random mat sheds, while on the side of the river, under the willow trees, there are people doing fortune-telling, ditty singing, cross talk, bamboo boards, The drummers showed their talents in various skills Surrounded by piles of people dressed in different styles, with braids of different lengths hanging on the back of their heads, watching with great interest according to their preferences. "What day is it today? Why are there so many people on the street?" Zhou Kaixi asked. "Today is the day when the villagers from eight villages around here are attending the temple fair. I forgot that Lord Zhou has just recovered from his illness and is so quiet. I chose the wrong day. Please bear with me, Lord Zhou." Hu Xueyan laughed and said, he kept two He has a mustache and a pair of black pupils shining under his broad eyebrows. "Brother Hu is joking, I don't dare to worry about anything.?, how could I not miss your kind invitation? "Zhou Kaixi looked at the dishes on the table and smiled slightly, "I have heard that this 'Ju Chunyuan' restaurant is the best restaurant in Dongcheng. When I saw it today, it turned out to be true. " "Brother Zhou, what are you talking about? You are a refined scholar, and ordinary wine restaurants are not popular. Fortunately, although Juchun Garden is not a famous place, the dishes inside are still very good. " Indeed, as Hu Xueyan said, this table can be regarded as a feast - Buddha jumping over the wall, lychee meat, drunken chicken with red fermentation, eight-treasure schoolbag fish, chicken minced fish lips, pipa shrimp, poached shark's fin and other local famous dishes are on the table Plum blossoms were arranged all around like beads. But at this time, the two of them seemed not to be thinking about the dazzling array of delicacies Hu Xueyan poured wine and dishes for Zhou Kaixi with his own hands, and the two started chatting while eating. When the sound of piling was heard, Zhou Kaixi habitually turned his head and glanced in the direction of the sound. ¡°Brother Zhou is dedicated to the public and is diligent in state affairs, which is admirable. Come, let me toast Brother Zhou. "Hu Xueyan smiled and raised the wine cup and said to Zhou Kaixi. "Zhou Kaixi was silent, raised the wine cup and drank it all with Hu Xueyan. "Brother Zhou must be happy that the shipyard has moved to a new location and there is no longer a risk of typhoon." "Hu Xueyan said to Zhou Kaixi, "If something happens again in the future, it will be Lin Kunyu's responsibility and has nothing to do with Brother Zhou. " "That's not what I said. "Zhou Kaixi heard that Hu Xueyan's words seemed to be provocative. He shook his head and said, "Ship administration is an important matter for the country, and I am a promotion. My responsibilities cannot be said to have nothing to do with it. "He looked in the direction of the new shipyard site and couldn't help but sigh, "Lin Kunyu is also for ship management, and his intentions are good, but he is so arrogant that he even dares to ridicule Zuo Gong's general ship management plan. I really don't know. The sky is high and the earth is high! How could Zuo Gong's thinking and strategies be understood by a junior like him? " "Brother Zhou said yes, haha. "When Hu Xueyan heard Zhou Kaixi's answer, a slight look of embarrassment appeared on his face, but it was fleeting. He took the wine pot and filled the wine cup for Zhou Kaixi. "Kunyu and I were arguing about the factory location, but we had different opinions. , not for a dispute of will. "Zhou Kaixi realized that he had just made a mistake and said in turn, "Kun Yu is very intelligent, very knowledgeable, and conscientious in his work. If he can not be arrogant because of his ancestors, he can lose some of his arrogance and practice more in the future. He can also be regarded as a capable official of our Qing Dynasty. " "Brother Zhou is so magnanimous and generous, I admire him very much. "After hearing Zhou Kaixi's comments about Lin Yizhe, Hu Xueyan secretly cursed Zhou Kaixi for pretending to be generous here even though he had suffered a loss, but he didn't show it at all on his face. Instead, he expressed heartfelt admiration, "The country is easy to change. , His nature is hard to change, no matter how Lin Kunyu changes, it will never be as bad as Brother Zhou. " "Brother Hu is overly praised, haha. "Zhou Kaixi knew that Hu Xueyan's purpose of inviting him to drink today was to invite him to deal with Lin Yizhe with him, so he couldn't help but laugh, "Come on, come on, drink and drink." " Lin Kunyu is taking advantage of this opportunity to show his prominence. He is Shen Gong's nephew. From now on, he will have the upper hand over Brother Zhou in everything. "Hu Xueyan pretended to sigh and said, "He doesn't even pay attention to your promotion. I will never have an easy time purchasing from now on. "That's not necessarily the case. This guy is a little crazy, and his reading skills are a bit clumsy, but he is still upright and upright." "Zhou Kaixi smiled and said, "Don't worry, brother, he can't do that kind of thing. " Hearing that Zhou Kaixi refused to go on the road, Hu Xueyan felt anxious, but he couldn't find anything else to say to persuade him. At this time, he still had a smile on his face, but there was a slight sweat on his forehead. "Say no more. , with Zuo Gong here, we have nothing to be afraid of. "Zhou Kaixi smiled and comforted Hu Xueyan and said, "Wu Tang couldn't touch us last time. Are you still afraid of his little assistant? "The Wu Tang that Zhou Kaixi is talking about is the original governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, a native of Mingguang, Anhui. He has always been known for his conservative thinking. Before Zuo Zongtang took office, he took away the shipping administration, a major project that used money and materials. , and appointed others, Wu Tang had long been resentful about this, so he used the power of the governor and used some anonymous letters and limericks of unknown origin as evidence to kill Zhou Kaixi and other shipping officials appointed by Zuo Zongtang, for corruption, etc. Shizhuo participated in the impeachment and questioned the shipbuilding project. Shen Baozhen and Fujian General Yinggui could not bear it. Zuo Zongtang, who was far away in Shaanxi and Gansu, also fought back angrily: "Wu After Tang took office, he made sure to rebel against the actions of his ministers, and only listened to the instigation of bad officials. All the talents that the ministers hired and the generals they used, all wanted to go. "In the end, Wu Tang was transferred to the position of governor of Sichuan. He served as governor of Fujian and Zhejiang for less than a year, and all the shipping officials who had been dismissed and expelled by Wu Tang were re-appointed. The imperial court then promoted Ma Xinyi, the governor of Zhejiang with a more open concept, to the position of governor of Fujian and Zhejiang. The haze hanging over the shipyard was cleared. "Yes, yes,"Brother ?? is right. If we follow Zuo Gong, there is nothing to be afraid of. "Hu Xueyan was of course familiar with this past event, and he also laughed. After a rather enjoyable feast, and after having enough wine and food, Zhou Kaixi stood up and left. After Hu Xueyan sent Zhou Kaixi away, he looked at the remains of the banquet on the table, dumbfounded. After standing for a long time, he suddenly grabbed a wine cup and slammed it on the floor. Zhou Kaixi, who was sitting in the sedan, seemed to hear the sound of the wine cup breaking. At this moment, he stretched out his hand to open the small curtain of the sedan window. , glanced in the direction of the "Ju Chun Yuan" restaurant in the distance, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth. "You want me to help you seize your wife, huh!" Hu Guangyong, Hu Guangyong, who do you think I, Zhou, am? ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Today¡¯s first update is here! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 27 Towards the Foundation of the Ocean On December 30, 1867, the new shipping plant was opened. Lin Yizhe stood on the construction site, looking at the completed slipway not far away. The excitement and ecstasy in his heart was beyond words. After the survey of the new shipyard site was confirmed, the shipbuilding management staff immediately started busy building the "No. 1 ship". Workers set up temporary sheds on the riverside of the factory area. Senior foreign consultants such as Dasbo and others brought ships from France. The government's "Ship No. 1" drawings were laid out on the floor according to a 1:1 scale. Da Shibo explained it step by step to the Chinese workers. The foreign supervisor Yige personally went into battle and acted as a French translator, taking the trouble to explain the installation to the Chinese workers. Method, and Lin Yizhe, as one of the few Chinese people who "knows French" in the shipbuilding industry, became Riyige's assistant. When Riyige needed to go out for procurement and other matters and was away from the shipyard, it was Lin Yizhe who went into battle shirtless. While helping with Japanese-Italian translation, Lin Yizhe was also earnestly learning knowledge about shipbuilding from professionals such as Da Shibo. In fact, since almost all the materials of the "No. 1 Ship" were manufactured abroad and shipped to China at that time, Dasbo was actually instructing Chinese workers on how to assemble it. The slipway required for building the ship soon began to be built. Chinese workers used primitive piling methods. Standing on the ladder, dozens of people struggled to pull the 700-jin hammer to lift the 6 to 10-meter-long steel pipes one by one. Wooden piles were slowly driven into the ground, solidifying the foundation of the slipway. Then, the sleepers were stacked crosswise on this specially reinforced ground. The sleepers were connected with iron nails more than 1 meter long and 10 centimeters in diameter, forming a structure with a front height of more than 5 meters and a back height of more than half a meter, with a length of 76.8 meters. The berth has a sleeper slipway of 1.3 meters, and there are huge wooden supports on both sides of the slipway. As of today, the first shipbuilding slipway is completed, and the remaining three similar slipways are also under construction. On the shores of the Majiang River in winter, the sound of piling can be heard for miles from the shipyard. Chinese workers shouted slogans, carried giant hammers, and worked hard. Lin Yizhe knows that what the workers have laid is not only the foundation of shipbuilding, but also the foundation of modern China's move towards the ocean! On December 13, the first sailing ship from France loaded with supplies ordered by the shipping administration arrived at Mawei. Hundreds of people spent more than 20 days bringing fire saws, iron drilling machines, iron splitting machines, etc. piece by piece. Weird household items that the Chinese people had never seen before, as well as the iron sheets and iron bars needed to build the "No. 1 Ship" were moved into place. In the following days, ship materials and wood ordered in Hong Kong and other places also began to arrive. 129 craftsmen and sailors recruited by Riyige and Hu Xueyan from Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang also arrived at the factory one after another, and everything was ready. Construction of "Ship No. 1" will begin soon. Lin Yizhe looked at the slightly crude slipway and the surrounding wooden buildings, thinking about the work he had done these days, and deeply realized the hardships of establishing the shipbuilding industry and the hard-won success. At this moment, for him, history is no longer just a few dates, boring statements and paranoid comments in textbooks, but a living fact, in which he has already been involved and has become a part of history. "SALUT, dear Lin!" Riyige's voice brought Lin Yizhe back from his thoughts. "SALUT, Mr. Riyige." Hearing Riyige greet him in French, Lin Yizhe also smiled and answered in fluent French. Maybe it¡¯s because we speak Chinese too much in China, but when I heard Lin Yizhe¡¯s standard French greeting, I felt particularly cordial. He had not been too impressed by the young Chinese in front of him until that day when he suddenly asked Daschbo a question in French, which caught his attention. Many people in the shipbuilding industry, such as Wu Zhongxiang and Xia Xianlun, were surprised by Lin Yizhe's "rapid improvement" in French. Of course, Shen Baozhen and Lin Puqing were no exception. However, they did not become suspicious. Instead, they attributed it to Lin Yizhe's talent, intelligence and diligence. Hard work. "What were you thinking about just now?" Riyige noticed that Lin Yizhe was looking at the slipway in a trance just now, so he asked. Since the incident involving the change of ship management location, although Lin Yizhe is still a small ship management assistant, the weight of his words is obviously much heavier than before. Among senior foreigners such as Japan and Italy, there is no exception. "I'm looking forward to the ship being launched as soon as possible." Lin Yizhe said with a smile. "I think you have discovered that everything went incredibly smoothly," Japan replied with a confident smile. "You know, our respected Emperor of the French Empire is also paying attention to this project that symbolizes the friendship between the two countries, so I have brought the best engineering personnel from France. You will see that the construction of this ship will become a miracle, a miracle that happened in China." Lin Yizhe knew why Japan and Italy talked about their emperor. , because Japan, Italy, Dirk and others were able to obtain the final approval of the French Navy Ministry to be employed in China while retaining their status as French naval officers, the French Emperor Napoleon III played a big role. After learning that China and FranceAfter such a cooperation project existed, Napoleon III became very interested in it. He specially met with Japan, Italy and others, asked all French departments and the commander of the Eastern Fleet to cooperate with this project, and awarded medals to Japan, Italy and others. Show reward. Therefore, the earliest French engineering and technical personnel of the shipbuilding industry were quickly able to sign contracts directly with Japan and Italy, and went to China in batches. They also purchased a large amount of equipment and materials for the shipbuilding industry and shipbuilding and shipped them to China. "I also hope to see more miracles in the future." Lin Yizhe replied with a smile, "To be honest, Mr. Riyige, it is still some distance away from the battleship in my mind." Riyige certainly heard what Lin Yizhe said. He knew that he was still worried about the "military and commercial" ship type decided by Zuo Zongtang, but he was a shrewd man. Although he was already very familiar with Lin Yizhe, he was also worried about Zuo Zongtang's decision on shipbuilding. He disagrees with the "policy", but he, who is familiar with the rules of Chinese officialdom, still has not made a clear comment on this. "The design of this ship is still very advanced. Compared with the small ship built by His Excellency the Governor in West Lake, it can be said to be a real leap forward, although it still has a certain gap compared with the latest warships of the French Imperial Navy. " Riyige said with a smile, "I understand your mood very well, but China's shipbuilding industry has just begun and it will take time to develop, so we cannot be too impatient. However, we have made a good start now. , isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Yes! A good start is half the success.¡± Lin Yizhe smiled and nodded. "With the support of His Majesty the respected Emperor of France, our cooperation prospects are very broad." Rieyige seemed to be making a guarantee to Lin Yizhe, and of course it was more like comforting Lin Yizhe, "I guarantee that you will see what you want. "I have no doubt about this." Lin Yizhe said, changing the subject quietly, "I am very interested in shipbuilding, but my knowledge is very limited. I hope to learn more about shipbuilding from you. "Haha, you are too polite. In fact, I can't teach you anything. My dear Lin, I am just an ordinary French naval officer and my knowledge about shipbuilding is very limited." "You can ask Mr. Da Shibo for more advice." Riyige smiled, "As for naval construction, you need more professional people to help you." "I understand," Lin Yizhe said, "Maybe, naval construction. In this regard, we still need the distinguished Emperor of France to continue to help us. " "If the Governor and the Minister make such a request, I think that for the sake of the friendship between China and France, our Emperor will not refuse." Ge felt an inexplicable excitement in his heart, but he still had a smile on his face. Of course he knew that the reason why Lin Yizhe said this to him was probably because he represented the wishes of Shen Baozhen and even Zuo Zongtang! "That's great." Lin Yizhe's face showed excitement. "You are the envoy of Sino-French friendship, Mr. Rieger. When the time comes, you must help us get the support of His Majesty the Emperor of your country." "I am happy to serve. ." Ri Yige agreed wholeheartedly, "That's my honor." At this time, Ri Yige didn't know that the expression on Lin Yizhe's face was specially shown to him, because he had known about the French Emperor Napoleon III. After paying attention to China's shipping industry, Lin Yizhe had a plan in mind! Of course, he is not very sure about this plan now, and it can be said that it is just an idea. And once this plan is realized, it is likely that the historical process of Europe will be changed! ¡°Of course, it¡¯s still early for that entry point¡­¡± Thinking that it might be much easier to change the history of Europe than to change the history of China, Lin Yizhe had a faint wry smile on his face. In today¡¯s China, it is so difficult to change the location of a project or the fate of a ship. The rest can be imagined. Lin Yizhe temporarily put aside the idea that seemed a bit vague and unrealistic at the moment, and concentrated on how to break the shackles of the stupid "military and commercial dual-use" policy set by Zuo Zongtang on the shipping industry. The reason why he did not mention changing the ship type of "Ship No. 1" was also inspired by the previous shore collapse incident. Before that incident, although Lin Yizhe had already warned of the possible disasters caused by the typhoon, others did not pay attention to it because of their low-key words, which led to the disaster of bank collapse. However, the huge losses and casualties caused by the collapse of the bank also woke up Shen Baozhen and other shipping officials. Therefore, with Lin Yizhe's efforts, the shipping administration was successfully moved to the new location. Similarly, Lin Yizhe had previously pointed out the flaws in the ship type and design guidance of "Ship No. 1", but Shen Baozhen took Zuo Zongtang's face into account and at the same time??It may also be that he was eager to see the new ship launched, so he did not follow Lin Yizhe's suggestion and insisted on building it according to the original design. Lin Yizhe did not fight for this, but acquiesced to this fact. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Working hard to update! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 28 Zuo Zongtang¡¯s reply Because he knew that only after the first ship of this shipping administration was launched and the real flaws were exposed, Shen Baozhen and others would realize how ridiculous Zuo Zongtang's "military and commercial" idea was! "These days, while translating for the workers, he is also learning relevant professional knowledge from Dasbo, a French shipbuilding expert, and making technical preparations for the future transformation of "Ship No. 1". Lin Yizhe and Ri Yige chatted for a while, and then went back to work together. At this time, he did not notice the loving gaze cast by Shen Baozhen from a distance. At night, Shen Baozhen's residence, study. "Master, why don't you take a rest?" Lin Puqing looked at Shen Baozhen's slightly stooped figure busy at the desk, and couldn't help but asked behind him with some distress. "Oh, it will be fine in a moment." Shen Baozhen responded, but the pen in his hand still did not stop. Lin Puqing came to Shen Baozhen and saw that Shen Baozhen was writing the draft of the memorial in small regular script on the paper. "Aren't you in a hurry to write the performance? It's already so late, can't you finish it tomorrow?" Lin Puqing saw Shen Baozhen's eyes filled with bloodshot eyes, and felt very sad in her heart. "I've recorded too many things in the past two days. If I don't write them down, I'm afraid I'll miss them." Shen Baozhen smiled and stopped writing, "This is the written memorial. Take a look." Lin Puqing's gaze It fell on the table that Shen Baozhen had written. He read it softly while reading it. "I would like to present the situation of changing the site for the collapse of the river bank, and request the generals and ministers to hand it over to the Ministry for strict discussion. I respectfully bow down and pray for the Holy Spirit: Since the beginning of winter, the rain has gradually cleared, and the local and foreign craftsmen have rushed to build the slipway to wait. Unexpectedly, when the tide was about to fall, a typhoon came suddenly, and the waves rushed against the shore, causing a large area of ??the river bank to collapse into the water. I led the officials, gentry, and servants to rush to rescue the river. It was empty. Those far away were already lying in the center of the wave, and those nearby were cracked in the soil and ice. Although huge piles had been nailed all along the river, their roots were injured and the piles also drifted away with the current. We tried all kinds of ways, but there was no way to remedy it, so we had to move closer to the bank. The piled materials were hauled to prevent drifting. The shipyard was originally close to the waterfront, and the tide mark gradually reached the lower shore. Previously, three layers of huge piles were added to protect against the wind and waves, but the overall situation was not affected. Since the nature of the soil is controlled by water, if the soil is suppressed, the water will become arrogant. If you want to consolidate the soil, you must first attack the water. I wanted to build all the stone banks along the river to resist the flood. Because the work is complicated and expensive, a lot of stones are needed. It took a long time to succeed, and there was a fear that the bank site was not strong and the stone embankment was suddenly added, so it would be easy to build the boat. He also increased the height of five feet on the flat ground and looked at it calmly. However, the guest soil was incompatible with the moisture of the original soil. It would not take many years to stick together without leisure. Every time there is a construction recently, the soil will not be able to overcome it, and the dense nails will become huge. The piles are solid, the ground for driving the piles is solid, and the surrounding soil is forced by the piles. Although it overflows by a millet, it is invisible, and there is no restraint on the outside. If it is pushed in, it will tilt outward. The whole ring of the former is deeply moored, and it can be passed through. The tide is used to facilitate the transportation of wood, but the soil must dry out and begin to solidify. When placed in soil and water, the more water flows through the soil, the weaker it will be. The source of this disease is five miles upstream. The place name is Xiazhoujiao, which lasted for more than ten years. In front, a sandbar rises in the middle of the water, and connects to Zhongqi below. The river is divided into two. The river is stirred by the head of the bar, flowing out from east to west, and then turns south. Those who leave from the east use the mouth as their rushing route, and the river ends at the end of the spring bar. The sand marks in Zhongqi are getting longer and longer, and the water is getting smaller. The deeper the bottom of the front harbor is, the faster the current is. I, Ri Yige and other gentry took a small boat to carefully observe the water situation from the upper stream, and tried to use dozens of sawdust stones to , poured into the water, the wood chips followed the water diagonally, and just reached the shore. At that time, the tide returned and the wind calmed down, the waves were silent, and the impact of the waves was still clearly visible. If the sea level rises during the summer and autumn, it will be shocking. Raging waves and rain pour down the river and the sea, and the soil is suspended in the water. The source of the disease is like this. If it is not the stone shore, it will not be the cause. However, if the leading water force does not make it flow aside, the stone and the water have been fighting each other, and the shore has nothing to do with it. It could not be done hastily. The minister was ashamed and angry, so he paid a visit to the Zhou Dynasty and decided on a new site in the northwest of Maxian Mountain. Then he built a short dam to defend the water outside, close to the river bank, using tree stumps as trunks and stacked rocks as embankments. This is the summary of my preparations, but I am shouldering a huge responsibility and cannot take any precautions in advance. I have no blame to blame and have no hope of God's grace. As a warning, I would like to report the preparations from Yi Si Bai Li Chi" "The master has taken this matter upon himself," Lin Puqing said with some dissatisfaction after reading the memorial, "This is the former site of the shipyard. Mr. Zuo has chosen Mr. Zuo. If such a big thing happens, how can you put all the blame on Mr. Zuo? " "It's not easy for Mr. Zuo. The last time Wu Tang happened, if Mr. Zuo hadn't taken full responsibility for it, I wouldn't have done it." The crisis is over. This time, I will take charge." Shen Baozhen heard the dissatisfaction in his wife's words and explained to her, "Mr. Zuo has also approved the move of the shipyard to the new location. In order to prevent material disputes in the court, Zuo Gong asked me to first report the details to the court and defend myself. If any officials make rash remarks, he will help us with it" "Is it Zuo Gong who wants me to explain myself? Lin Puqing was stunned for a moment and asked immediately. "Here is Mr. Zuo's reply. Please read it." "Shen Baozhen casually took Zuo Zongtang's hand.?His reply was given to Lin Puqing. Lin Puqing took out the letter paper from the envelope and read it carefully. "not long after I entered Fujian, I moved to Shaanxi and Gansu. After traveling thousands of miles, I dared to say goodbye but was exhausted. However, the ship administration had just begun to have clues, and I heard a sudden change. Other important affairs were like a mess. Recently, I have been planning day and night, and I am exhausted mentally and physically. I wrote back late at night, before the lights were out, and I had no time to stop writing" "Since you have discussed the matter of changing the address and it is safe, I will take this opportunity to discuss the ship at your request. Politicians often make false and false claims, and I feel deeply sorry for you. However, this is not enough to burden you. People should be jealous of their high achievements, and it has been done since ancient times, so you should quickly report and defend yourself. "Zhe'er is well versed in Chinese and Western learning. It's great to be able to put his knowledge to use by changing his address. However, he is arrogant and arrogant because of his talent. This is very worrying for you. His parents have been dead for many years." He is responsible for discipline. You can tell him that studying is for learning, understanding principles, doing business, and being self-reliant. You should not seek vain fame. Jade cannot become a tool if it is not polished. I do not blame him and hope that he will succeed in learning in the future. Live up to the expectations of our elders" When Lin Puqing saw the last few sentences in the letter, a trace of sullenness flashed in her eyes. "That's too much! Zuo Jigao! How dare you say that to Zhe'er?" Seeing Lin Puqing getting angry, Shen Baozhen couldn't help but be surprised. In his memory, Lin Puqing had never been so angry. "The reputation of our Lin family, my brother and sister-in-law, how can we allow Zuo Jigao to destroy it like this?!" Lin Puqing said angrily, "Didn't Zhe'er just point out that Zuo Jigao chose the site improperly? It wasn't Zhe'er who chose it. At the new address, many people in the shipping administration have lost their lives in the typhoon because of Zuo Jigao's negligence! Zhe'er is dedicated to serving the public, so why is Zuo Jigao so critical? " At this moment, Lin Pu? Qing's expression actually reminded Shen Baozhen of that time when the Changmao besieging couple worked together to defend the city That was in the 27th year of Daoguang's reign, when the Taiping Rebellion broke out, and wars were raging in Fujian and Jiangxi. Since Shen Baozhen was well versed in military matters. , the imperial court appointed Shen Baozhen as the prefect of Guangxin, Jiangxi. Shen Baozhen took his wife Lin Puqing to take office in the war-torn Guangxin area. Guangxin Prefecture is located in the northeast of Jiangxi Province and governs seven counties: Shangrao, Yushan, Yiyang, Guixi, Qianshan, Guangfeng and Xing'an. In Shangrao. At that time, the Taiping Army had captured Jinling and was taking advantage of the momentum to attack in all directions. Guangxin Mansion was also one of its targets. The local troops were limited. In order to prevent a large-scale attack by the Taiping Army, Shen Baozhen began to expand the troops as soon as he took office. When Shen Baozhen went to various counties to recruit troops and pay, leaving his wife Lin Puqing at home in Shangrao, a large number of Taiping troops swarmed in and tried to capture Shangrao City. There was no commander in the city, and no one dared to command the troops to protect the city. Many officials packed up their belongings and fled in panic with their families. People around her also advised Lin Puqing to run away, but Lin Puqing was determined to live or die with Shangrao City. Lin Puqing was resolute, calm, and quite paternal. Because she was influenced by her father and husband in daily life, she also knew a little about military affairs. Find the leader of the garrison in the city, discuss the strategy of defending the city, and without hesitation open the treasury and use all the stored grain to reward the army. The defenders fought bloody battles on the city wall, while Lin Puqing personally led the women in the city to cook and deliver food to the city wall. The officers and soldiers were deeply moved by Mrs. Shen's righteous deed, and they all swore to the death to defend the city. However, after all, they were outnumbered, and the situation in the city became increasingly critical. Lin Puqing bit off her middle finger and wrote a letter asking for help in blood to Rao Tingxuan, the commander-in-chief of Yushan Town: "The thieves have trapped themselves in Guixi. Shangrao is in danger. The thieves have gathered 70,000 people and are attacking in hundreds of ways. Her husband Baozhen went out of the city to recruit troops. , and even went to the river mouth to raise wages. The lives of hundreds of thousands of men and women in the city were tied by a thin thread. The general camp used three thousand people to relieve the siege of Jiaxing. Their extraordinary bravery and achievements were admired by both the government and the public. Now I heard that the troops were stationed in Yushan. At close range, he was bleeding and begging for help. He was waiting for help. The flesh and bones of the living and dead were the generals. " Rao Tingxuan was deeply moved when he received Lin Puqing's blood letter asking for help. He immediately dispatched thousands of soldiers and horses and galloped to Rao all night long. reinforce. At the same time, Shen Baozhen, who was out recruiting troops and raising wages, also received the news that Shangrao City was trapped, and led his troops to Shangrao day and night. The three armies joined forces and fought bloody battles for seven days and seven nights, finally relieving the siege of Shangrao. Shen Baozhen still remembers that when the city siege was lifted and the couple met, Lin Puqing and she hugged each other tightly without shedding a single tear. It was that great contribution to relieving the siege of Shangrao that made her promoted to the governor of Jiangxi. Although she, a resolute, courageous, intelligent and courageous lady, did not receive any awards from the court, she became famous all over the world for this battle. Although Zuo Zongtang was already a high official in the border area, he would never dare to show off his authority in front of her. Hearing Lin Puqing call Zuo Zongtang by his first name instead of "Zuo Gong", Shen Baozhen knew that his wife was really angry this time, and couldn't help but secretly regret that he shouldn't have shown Zuo Zongtang's reply to her. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 29 Love in France When he first read the letter, he was quite critical of Zuo Zongtang's accusation at the end of the letter that he had failed to discipline Lin Yizhe. However, he had worked with Zuo Zongtang for many years and had some understanding of Zuo Zongtang's character, so he was dissatisfied. I was dissatisfied, but it didn't show on the surface. "What a 'you should take the responsibility of discipline', sir, Zuo Jigao is clearly alluding to Zhe'er's lack of discipline. I have been entrusted by my brother and sister-in-law to raise and teach Zhe'er for so many years. I know Zhe'er's temperament very well. But, how could he ever be arrogant and arrogant because of his talent?" Lin Puqing became angrier as he spoke, "It's clear that Zuo Jigao is intolerant and can't tolerate anyone saying anything wrong about him! Who is Zuo Jigao now taking credit for being arrogant? I don¡¯t know? Why did my father Lin Wenzhong teach him this?¡± ¡°Okay, Pu Qing, calm down.¡± Shen Baozhen moved a chair to his beloved wife, asked her to sit down, and gave her a glass of wine. Tea, Wen Yan said, "Mr. Zuo's temperament is a bit narrow. Although his words are not pleasant to the ears, they are still well-intentioned, so don't worry about it. What we need to guard against now is that ignorant officials take this as an excuse." As an excuse to criticize the shipping administration, Zuo Gong still needs help." After hearing her husband's kind words, Lin Puqing's anger gradually subsided. She calmed down and looked at Zuo Zongtang's reply and Shen Baozhen's written letter. I wrote the memorial manuscript and concentrated on planning it for my husband. "It's always wrong for me to take this matter on my own," Lin Puqing said. "And now Zuo Jigao has decided to stay out of the matter. If something happens, he may not be able to count on it. Master's trick, so there is no need to take it. "But why?" Shen Baozhen said in surprise. "Relocation is a matter of shipping management, just like the relocation of ordinary people. Choosing an auspicious place does not require the central government to worry about it." Lin Puqing said, "What the princes in Beijing want is results. As long as the new ship is successfully built, slander will be eliminated." "Of course it can be avoided." "The news of the typhoon's collapse has already been reported. I'm afraid it would be inappropriate to suppress it." Shen Baozhen said thoughtfully. "The master can re-draft the plan. The issue of the bank collapse and relocation can be dealt with lightly. Tell more details about the ship's construction. The central government knows that the shipbuilding project has not been delayed, so it will not blame the master for the improper site selection." Lin Pu Qingdao. Shen Baozhen nodded slowly. Seeing that Shen Baozhen was still a little hesitant, Lin Puqing said: "I am a sincere man and I don't want to report good things but not bad things. But this matter is not my fault, let alone how I handled it." You must have done it right. If the court questioned the shipping administration because of this, countless efforts would have been wasted. " "That's what you said, let's just do it." Lin Puqing's last words came to Shen Baozhen's mind. Shen Baozhen finally made up his mind that the shipbuilding business he had worked so hard to create might have died midway due to this trick that Zuo Zongtang had taught him to "defend himself". He put away the original memorial, spread out the paper, and drafted it again. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù When Lin Yizhe returned home after a busy day, it was already getting late. At this time, he did not know that because of his relationship, his aunt Lin Puqing already disliked Zuo Zongtang. When she saw her coming back, Chen Wan, who had been waiting for her, came up to her. The couple sat down holding hands. Chen Wan looked at Lin Yizhe, whose face was darkened by the sun. Her eyes were full of regret. She reached out her hand and gently touched his face, and whispered: "Look at you. How did you get tanned" "It's okay. In fact, more exposure to the sun will be more beneficial to your body and bones," Lin Yizhe comforted her with a smile. "When the sun is too big, it turns into black charcoal" Chen Wan chuckled softly. Lin Yizhe noticed that there seemed to be tears in the corners of Chen Wan's eyes and immediately became alert. "Why is Wan'er sad? Tell me quickly." Lin Yizhe asked immediately, "Where, Wan'er is not sad, she is happy" Chen Wan said, tears oozing out of the corners of her eyes again. Chen Wan gently let go of Lin Yizhe's arms, stood up and took out a letter. Lin Yizhe looked at the English letters and postmark printed on the envelope, and immediately understood what was going on, and couldn't help but feel relieved. "My uncle and grandpa wrote a letter. My aunt gave birth to a fat boy. Haha, Wan'er has a younger brother" Chen Wan handed the letter to Lin Yizhe. Because she missed her relatives far away in England too much, she couldn't help but shed tears again. Lin Yizhe opened the letter and started reading. Chen Wan sat next to him and gently wiped the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief. Lin Yizhe quickly finished reading the letter. He habitually calculated the day when his brother-in-law was born as stated in the letter. It turned out to be the day when he traveled to this era. He couldn't help but smile. It seems that I and this child are also destined. Looking at the envelope with specks of water stains, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart when he thought that it took more than a month for this letter to travel across the ocean to China. In this era when telegraphs have not yet been fully popularized, relatives who are far apart want toHow difficult it must be to communicate the news! "It would be nice if we had photos to see what Wei'er looks like." Lin Yizhe said. "Yes! Wan'er will reply to uncle and grandpa right now. When Wei'er turns 100 days old, she will ask her aunt to send a photo." Chen Wan is obviously no stranger to photos. Hearing what Lin Yizhe said, she replied happily. Lin Yizhe saw her happy look and knew that she liked children, so he teased her: "Wan'er likes children, let's have a baby as cute as Wei'er" As he spoke, he stretched out his hands to embrace her. In arms. "Okay! Oops! Don't" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù UK, London, Thames Pier. At this time, a liner bound for the French port of Dunkirk was about to depart, and the dock was crowded with passengers boarding the ship. A well-decorated four-wheel carriage came to the dock and stopped. "It's windy here, and you haven't recovered yet. Be careful not to catch the wind and cold. Go back quickly." Chen Hong reluctantly looked at Sara, who was holding the baby who was just one month old, and kissed her gently on the cheek. "Okay." Sarah looked at the young Chen Wei in her arms. At this time, the little Chen Wei had just woken up and was looking at his parents with a pair of big dark eyes. He met his mother's gentle gaze and babbled in his mouth. He barked, waving his little hands, showing a cute smile. "Look at him, he's smiling again." Sarah smiled happily. Chen Hong gently stretched out his finger, wanting to touch his son's tender face, but his son unexpectedly grabbed his finger. Chen Hong felt the power coming from that little hand, and the reluctance in his heart became even stronger. "It's getting late, you should board the ship quickly." Sara said softly to Chen Hong, "Don't miss the sailing time." "Okay." Chen Hong carefully pulled his fingers from his son's hand, "Then I'll go over. "Remember, although there are people taking care of you when you get there, they are not sent by the Lord after all. They are not as good as at home. Be careful and take care of yourself." Sarah looked at Chen Hong and leaned into his ear, speaking meaningfully. said softly. Although Sara¡¯s voice was not loud, to Chen Hong¡¯s ears, it was like a thunder on the ground! There was a flush on Chen Hong's face. He wanted to say something, but Sarah chuckled, shook her head, and sealed her lips with a finger. Chen Hong understood that she was telling herself that she already knew. "You need someone to take care of you when you are alone outside, so I don't mind." Sara said softly, "As long as you can always think about our mother and son in your heart, that's enough." "I will always Thinking of you every moment" "Go! Goodbye!" "Goodbye! Dear! Take care of our children! ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù France, Dunkirk Port, pier. The regular liner from Britain is about to arrive. At this moment, the pier is full of people waiting to welcome relatives and friends. Among these crowds, a few Chinese people with long braids, round hats and long coats stood out. Soon, a thin column of smoke appeared in the sky, followed by a long whistle. Seeing the ship appear, the crowd made a slight commotion. The outline of the liner gradually became clearer. Soon, the ship reached the shore, the staff lowered the trestle, and passengers began to disembark. When Chen Hong's figure appeared, several Chinese people immediately greeted him. "Hello, Young Master." A middle-aged man led by him stepped forward to greet Chen Hong. "Hello, Uncle Fu." Chen Hong replied with a smile. After several other people greeted Chen Hong, they stepped forward to take the suitcase from Chen Hong's servant and greeted each other affectionately. "How are all the stalls?" Chen Hong and Uncle Fu asked casually as they walked side by side. "It's all good, everyone is thinking about our old club. We haven't seen our old club for a long time, and everyone misses it very much." Uncle Fu said. Chen Hong nodded and walked forward with Uncle Fu. When passing by the freight terminal, when they saw Chen Hong and his party, the Chinese freight workers at the terminal put down their work and stood up. "I've met Shaodong's family." "Shaodong's family is good." "Shaodong's family is good." Seeing a large, dark crowd of Chinese workers greeting Chen Hong, some French people showed surprise on their faces. It seems that although this is French land, the decision is made by the young Chinese in front of me.   Chen Hong gave a fist to the workers gathered around him: "My old employer wishes you all hello." "Thank you, my old employer!" "Let's continue -" "Yes -" In the surprised eyes of the foreigners, everything changed. restored to its original state. At this moment, a beautiful girl with blond hair, blue eyes and gorgeous clothes, who looked like a lady from a famous family, was looking at the dock in the distance, looking forward to it. She has a delicate face, and her brows look a bit like the current Saint of the Second French Empire, and she has a slim figure. However, those who pay attention will find that her belly is slightly bulging, and she is obviously pregnant. When she saw Chen Hong¡¯s figure, the girl¡¯s eyes flashed with excitement and her breathing became rapid. The girl waved her hands to him excitedly and called his name. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 30 The Emperor¡¯s Father-in-law Chen Hong saw the girl's figure from a distance and said a few words to Uncle Fu calmly. Uncle Fu nodded understandingly and left in a hurry with his men. Chen Hong calmed down and walked quickly in the direction of the girl. The girl also ran towards him. Chen Hong quickened his pace. As soon as he came to the girl, she jumped into his arms as light as a swallow. Chen Hong couldn't help but hugged her, and the two hugged each other tightly and kissed her for a long time. After a while, the girl reluctantly left Chen Hong's arms and held his hand. The two walked side by side towards a gorgeously decorated four-wheeled carriage. Several of Chen Hong's followers wisely kept a distance from the two of them. France, Le Havre, church cemetery. Chen Hong placed a bouquet of tulips on the tombstone in front of the cross and bowed respectfully three times. The blonde stood beside him, sobbing softly and wiping the tears from her eyes. The tombstone of this tomb is engraved with the following words in French: "Here lies the first Countess of Borgar - Harriet Howard (1823-1865)." After sweeping the tomb, the two returned to the grave. When they returned to the carriage and sat side by side, the blonde became happy again. "Hong, you will stay in France for a long time this time, right?" The girl's voice became indescribably sweet and sweet because of the joy in her heart. "Yes." Chen Hong looked at her and nodded, "I will wait until our child is born before going back. I can't let the child be born without his father." "Great! My dear!" The girl She hugged his arm happily and snuggled into his thick shoulder. Chen Hong smiled slightly and gently touched her hand. "You're tired, go to sleep for a while. We still have some time to get to the train station." "Yeah." Ego Castle. The four-wheeled carriage drove to the old castle. As soon as the carriage stopped, several neatly dressed servants ran out. The large and beautifully carved iron gate slowly opened, revealing a beautiful large garden at the entrance. There are several snow-white peacocks walking around. This castle is located in the open land between the mountains. It was the place where the French kings lived and vacationed in the past. The first half is the castle area, and the entire mountain behind is a garden. You can also see neat Fruit trees. On the grass beside the avenue, sheep, horses, cows, etc. were grazing leisurely. The carriages and pedestrians on the road did not seem to have any impact on them. When the four-wheel carriage passed by, they were still eating intently. After crossing the front garden, you enter the castle area. This is a luxurious castle, which was built in the 13th century and covers an area of ??about one hundred acres. It is the largest castle in this area. The construction period of the Gabriel Castle lasted for more than 400 years. Since each part of the decoration was completed in different historical periods, the architectural features and decorative styles of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries are all present in this castle. There are performances in every castle. Legend has it that the castle's double staircase was designed by Leonardo da Vinci, a legend inferred from a four-story staircase designed by Leonardo in other buildings. Walking on this kind of double-decker staircase, two people can see each other's face from time to time, but they can never touch each other's person. The surrounding forest area is as large as Paris. The castle has more than 400 rooms, more than 280 fireplaces, and a patio as high as 5 floors. "Follow me! My dear." The blonde happily pulled Chen Hong and jumped out of the carriage. "Be careful, Cecilia! Don't bump the child." Chen Hong couldn't help shouting worriedly when he saw her jumping up and down happily. Her name is Cecilia Howard, the second Countess of Bolgar, the illegitimate daughter of Napoleon III, Emperor of the Second French Empire, and Harriet Howard, the first Countess of Bolgar. ¡°Perhaps he had been notified by the servant, and soon Count Martin Brecher¡ªCecilia¡¯s brother, the illegitimate son of Napoleon III, and the owner of the castle¡ªcame out in person to welcome him. "Dear Hong, my brother-in-law, you are finally here." Count Brachet walked quickly and opened his arms affectionately. "I finally waited for you. I am so happy to see you." "Me too. Same, I look forward to seeing you soon, my dear Earl, my dear brother." Chen Hong stepped forward quickly and opened his arms. The two of them hugged each other warmly and kissed each other. Count Brachet let go of Chen Hong and hugged his sister affectionately. "Do you know? His Majesty is also waiting for us." After a friendly exchange with his brother-in-law and sister, Count Brachet couldn't wait to tell Chen Hong and his sister that their brother and sister's biological father, the French Emperor, wasKing Lun III is also here today. Chen Hong was surprised to hear that his "emperor's father-in-law" was also there. You must know that although the emperor often visited this castle, it was the first time that he saw the emperor in this castle. He knew in his heart that there was a reason why the emperor appeared here at this time. The group of people entered the castle, and Count Brachet led Chen Hong and his sister to the luxuriously decorated banquet hall. As soon as he entered the hall, Chen Hong saw Napoleon III sitting on the sofa in regular clothes. As soon as he saw Chen Hong coming in, Napoleon III stood up from the sofa and opened his arms enthusiastically, "My dear child, I am so happy to see you again." "Me too, Your Majesty ." Chen Hong bowed and said respectfully. "My dear child, this is not in the Tuileries Palace or Versailles. In my son's home, I am not an emperor, just a father." Napoleon III shook his head as if he was unhappy, "Why are you so restrained? Like a stranger? " "Please forgive me, Your Majesty Oh no Father." Chen Hong asked Napoleon III to say a little embarrassed. He quickly stepped forward, opened his arms, and hugged Napoleon III tightly. The third generation patted Chen Hong's back affectionately and kissed him again. "And you, my dear daughter." Napoleon III let go of Chen Hong and turned his hands to Cecilia, his eyes full of love. Cecilia stepped forward with light steps, happily took her father's hands, brought them to her lips for a gentle kiss, then threw herself into her father's arms and sobbed softly, while Napoleon III's There were tears flashing in the corners of his eyes. "Have you visited your mother?" "Yes, father, I went with Hong." "Oh - my poor daughter, it's okay. It's over. Everything is getting better, isn't it?" Napoleon III Comforting their daughter softly, Chen Hong, Earl Brachet and the servants stood quietly aside, watching the touching scene of the reunion between father and daughter. Although he was the emperor of the French Empire, Napoleon III had been in political ups and downs for many years, and he was rarely as happy as he is now. Although the daughter in his arms was the illegitimate daughter of him and Mrs. Howard, the comfort it brought to his soul was far greater than that of the crown prince born to him by Queen Eugenie. Soon, the dinner was held in the golden restaurant. The long table covered with snow-white tablecloth was filled with champagne racks and various delicacies. Exquisite silk ribbons were hung in the air. The fragrant lilies and red roses complemented each other. The soft and elegant sound of violins floated in the night. A group of distinguished guests sat upright in front of the white dining table, gently moved the silver knives and forks in their hands, and brought the exquisite delicacies on the plate to their mouths one by one. Chen Hong, who was dressed in exquisite and elegant Western-style attire, and Cecilia, who was wearing a gorgeous long dress, sat together. Napoleon III looked at Chen Hong with an indescribable, aristocratic elegance. It actually gave him a slight illusion. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for Chen Hong¡¯s black hair, black eyes and yellow skin, he would have almost mistaken Chen Hong for an out-and-out European. Although this is a "family banquet" with a relatively relaxed and casual atmosphere, this French-style feast is particularly unique because all the distinguished guests are present. By this time, the aperitif and appetizers had been eaten, and the waiter passed the main courses one by one, removed the cutlery and plates for the appetizers, and replaced them with the corresponding tableware for the main courses. Seeing that in addition to the traditional "Three Treasures" such as snails, foie gras, and oysters, there was also lobster in the main course, Chen Hong immediately tasted a different taste. Because snails, foie gras and lobster are the most suitable for women to enjoy. The French have known about the delicacy of snails hundreds of years ago. Since then, they have begun to eat snails and make various dishes using snails as raw materials. Because there were so many wild snails living in the Burgundy region, snails were only a home-cooked dish on the tables of French farmers at that time. However, as people's food intake increases, wild snails become increasingly rare. Precisely because of its long history and scarce raw materials, snails have become more and more valuable in France, eventually becoming a delicacy only enjoyed by wealthy people on grand occasions, and upgraded to France's "national dish". Everyone began to enjoy this French national dish, and saw Chen Hong skillfully and elegantly using tongs and a double-tine fork to quickly peel off a complete large snail and put it on Cecilia's plate. . Chen Hong quickly peeled off another snail, cut it with a knife and put it into his mouth to taste. He also took a sip of Bordeaux wine, showing that he was very familiar with the eating method and historical traditions of this dish - the French When eating snails, you also need to pair them with a soft and gentle taste.??Wine suitable for women to drink, Burgundy snails should be paired with Burgundy, Bordeaux, champagne, etc. Chen Hong had eaten snails, but he didn¡¯t touch the lobster immediately. This kind of lobster is a wild lobster in France and is a specialty of the Brittany region of France. Its shell is blue and it lives at a depth of 10 meters on the seabed. The nutritional value of lobster is self-evident, and wild lobster from Brittany is more expensive. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Highly recommended for next week¡¯s classification! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 31 The Promise of Napoleon III Lobster has been on the French dining table for some years. However, lobster plays a special role in French cuisine. It is a symbol of auspiciousness and joy. Therefore, French people only eat lobster on particularly grand celebration occasions. Therefore, if you see lobster on a French table, needless to say, it must mean that it is a good day, or the host has good news to announce to the guests. "My dear Chen, when you return to France this time, you should stay for a while." Napoleon III asked. "Yes, Dad." Chen Hong replied, turning his head and looking at Cecilia tenderly, "I will fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of a father in France." "That's great." Napoleon III saw his daughter With a happy look on her face, thinking of the deceased Mrs. Howard, she couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt in her heart, "I think Cecilia's mother would be very happy if she heard what you said." Mrs. Howard helped him when he was in trouble. It was impossible for him to ascend the throne of the Emperor of France. Unfortunately, due to a trick of fate, he was destined not to let his beloved lover go to the throne of the empress of the empire. Even if he made Mrs. Howard a countess and granted her a fief, it could not erase the trauma in her heart. After leaving herself this pair of lovely children, she married an equestrian coach in despair and died in depression at the age of 42. Because he always felt guilty about Mrs. Howard, he took special care of his illegitimate children. He gave his son Martin the title of "Earl of Brachet" and let his daughter Cecilia inherit her mother's title. . Because of an unexpected encounter, her daughter fell in love with this Chinese man and insisted on marrying him. Napoleon III was opposed to it at first, but Mrs. Howard was already critically ill at that time. She hoped that her daughter could make up for her regrets and marry her beloved. people. In order to let Mrs. Howard leave with peace of mind, he agreed to his daughter's marriage against his will. Although Cecilia was his illegitimate daughter, even so, Napoleon III could not let her be wronged. He not only gave her a manor, but also gave her a large amount of jewelry and wealth as a dowry. In his eyes, Chen Hong is just a poor Chinese boy who works at the dock to collect protection money, and he only pursues Cecilia for money. But what he never expected was that Chen Hong's family background was extremely prominent. Chen Hong left all the dowry given by Napoleon III to Cecilia. After the two got married in a low-key manner, Chen Hong invited Napoleon III to be his guest at their love nest, the seaside castle in Dunkirk. Napoleon III still remembers that although the appearance of the castle bought by the Chinese was very ordinary, the decoration inside was extremely rich and elegant. It was no worse than his villa. At that banquet, Napoleon III was even more eye-opened by the delicacies that were rarely seen in the palace. Since then, he has been admiring this Chinese man and the Chinese family behind him. "I propose a toast to our father's health." Chen Hong stood up and toasted Napoleon III, interrupting Napoleon III's thoughts. The Chinese in front of me is completely European in every move he makes. Napoleon III happily raised his glass. After everyone finished drinking, they sat down again and began to eat. Martin, who had no interest in politics, just focused on eating the salt-baked snails and Basque chicken on the plate with a knife and fork, and occasionally took a sip of Bordeaux in the glass. wine. Cecilia didn't eat much, and her attention was completely on Chen Hong. This was understandable. For their "couple", getting together was a huge luxury. They ate quietly for more than ten minutes, and then Napoleon III broke the silence: "My dear child, you must have brought me some good news from England this time, right?" "Yes, Dad, I "My father was elected as the president of the European Chinese Chamber of Commerce two weeks ago," Chen Hong said with a smile, as if he knew Napoleon III would ask this question. "Oh - this is really a great event worth celebrating, my child. Your father is really a great man. It seems that I have to do something to congratulate my in-laws." Napoleon III thought for a moment After thinking about it, he raised his glass again and solemnly announced: "To celebrate the promotion of my in-laws, I have decided to grant citizenship to Chinese businessmen in the French Empire. I will let the parliament discuss this issue tomorrow, and I think my fellow congressmen will not object. " "It's very kind of you, Your Majesty." Chen Hong did not expect that Napoleon III would make such a promise. This is undoubtedly the biggest gain of his trip to France. "On behalf of the Chinese businessmen in the French Empire, thank you for your gift. Such a favor to us. May God bless you, the great man of France!¡± Despite the words of ecstatic gratitude, at this moment, Chen Hong's heart is still very calm. Of course he understood why Napoleon III gave such care to Chinese businessmen (note, not Chinese). It was not because of himself as his son-in-law, but because of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce headed by the Thirteen Businessmen living overseas, which symbolized wealth! For the French Empire, this is an out-and-out golden mountain. Cecilia was also pleasantly surprised when she heard her father's promise to Chen Hong. She couldn't help but get up and leave the table, ran to Napoleon III's chair and put her arms around her father's neck, "I love you, Dad." She was immersed in watching. Seeing Cecilia in happiness, Chen Hong couldn't help but think of the past. That was the year when his mistress, Mrs. Howard, was dying and dying. In the Port of Rosey, England On the pier, some French people in strange clothes were gathering around the pier, and they kept throwing their hands at a liner that had just arrived. Zhanqiao shouted insults. At the other end of the trestle, a young female passenger surrounded by maids seemed to be frightened and hesitated. Those French people were wearing the kind of clothes that were often worn by the typical French royalists, but there was no fleur-de-lis pattern that represented the French Bourbon dynasty. "Down with the Second Empire!" "Down with the Bonaparte clown!" "Descendants of usurpers, venomous snakes, go to hell!" Chen Hong, who was patrolling the pier, heard the shouts of these French people from a distance and couldn't help but frown. frowned. From their shouts, he could tell that these people should be supporters of the French "July Monarchy" who had fled to England. "What are these French guys going to do? Robbery?" One of Chen Hong's followers whispered quietly beside him. This group of people shouted and cursed while pushing the sailors who lowered the trestle, trying to rush onto the trestle. Several sailors tried their best to stop them, but they pushed them off the trestle one after another and fell into the water. Seeing the sailor falling into the water, several maids couldn't help but exclaimed. At this time, several members of the July Monarchy rushed up and tore the maids away. Some even pulled out their pistols. The young girl among the maids looked at When he saw the pistol and the bright spikes under the barrel, he screamed in fright and backed away. "Fuck them all!" Chen Hong, who hated bullying the weakest, shouted with a sullen face. "Young master?!" "What are you doing standing around here? Watching a show! Why don't you come to me quickly!" Chen Hong said angrily. Seeing that Shaodong's family was not joking, a follower beside him immediately blew a long whistle. This was a signal circulated among the Chinese workers at the dock: "Copycat, fight!" "Shaodong's family has spoken! Do you hear it! Brothers! Copycat!" Come on guys!" Upon hearing this whistle, the dock workers who had already seen all the July Party atrocities put down their work and picked up tools such as hammers and screwdrivers to attack the July Party members. Rush away. Before the French thugs could understand what was happening, they were instantly overwhelmed by a large group of Chinese workers. The pier was in chaos for a while, and large amounts of smoke and dust rose up, blocking people's vision. Along with the figure shaking in the smoke, there were bursts of beatings, screams, and painful moans. Chen Hong looked at this scene, frowned, and waved his hand in front of him to disperse the smoke and dust that floated in front of him. After a while, when the moaning gradually subsided, Chen Hong said again: "That's it." The same attendant blew another hard whistle, one short and one long, and the large group of Chinese workers dispersed at an extremely fast speed. Go, there are only a dozen Septembrists left on the pier, either holding their stomachs or holding their heads, moaning and rolling. In the distance, a sharp police whistle also sounded - "Let's go, Mr. Rogers (Roses Police Chief)'s people will take care of the next thing." With that, he led a group of followers to the port. Go to the gate. "May God bless these Chinese people, they saved us." A maid said, her voice full of sincere gratitude. Several sailors who had just been thrown into the water by French thugs had been pulled ashore by Chinese workers and jumped onto the trestle covered in water. They bowed to thank Chen Hong for rescuing them. They knew what those whistles meant. When Chen Hong led people past the trestle, he glanced at the side of the ship and happened to catch the girl's eyes. The girl turned her head in a panic. Chen Hong felt relieved when he saw that the girl was safe and sound. He didn't look back and disappeared into the crowd with his entourage. The girl standing on the boat looked at his back dreamily and watched him leave. The girl who was called "the descendant of a usurper" by the members of the July Monarchy was Cecilia. "This respectable Chinese gentleman"?Who? "Until Chen Hong's figure disappeared completely, Cecilia turned around and asked a crew member. "This man is a great big shot. "The crew member obviously knew the life experience of this Chinese gentleman, and also experienced the frightening moment just now, so he talked to Cecilia in detail, "Since this unexpected encounter, the image of Chen Hong has been engraved on Cecilia. Leah¡¯s heart can no longer be erased ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªThe dividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Crazy request for collection and recommendation click! Text Chapter 32 Such Snow Rock After Cecilia returned to France, she told her mother, Mrs. Howard, who was seriously ill, about this experience. After Mrs. Howard failed to compete for the position of Queen of the Empire, she was disillusioned with men's relationships and had been depressed. Although she was already ill and had received an invitation from God at this time, she still keenly noticed from her daughter's story that her daughter seemed to like the Chinese gentleman who saved her. Mrs. Howard thought that she fully supported her lover Napoleon III to ascend the throne of the French Empire, but in the end, all she got was the empty title of countess. She did not want her daughter to make the same mistakes as herself, so she showed her support for her daughter to pursue true love. Come on. Encouraged by her mother, Cecilia came to Rosyth Port to look for Chen Hong a month later, but she didn¡¯t know how to find Chen Hong. So, at the Port of Roses pier, there was a scene like this: a beautiful French girl and her servants asked the workers about a Chinese gentleman at the pier. Every day from sunrise to sunset, she would wait at the pier, rain or shine. Waiting for that person to show up. She waited like this for seven days. The Chinese workers at the dock were so moved that someone quietly reported the news to Chen Hong in London. After Chen Hong received the report, he was surprised and moved, so he took advantage of the opportunity to go out for inspection and set off for Port Roses. When Chen Hong appeared in Cecilia, the infatuated French girl hugged him on the spot and started crying, leaving Chen Hong at a loss for a moment. But from that moment on, this French girl was also imprinted in his heart. "Dear Chen, my child, now Cecilia is carrying your flesh and blood in her belly, my grandson. I hope you can give my grandson the title and status he deserves after he is born. In this regard I was an unfit father, and I don¡¯t want you to make the same mistakes I did,¡± Napoleon III said with great meaning. Indeed, in his early years, he was indeed very romantic, playing with women was like changing his shirt. But this does not mean that he has no feelings, except for Mrs. Howard. His mistakes are irreversible, so he does not want his next generation to continue to copy his mistakes. This can be regarded as an explanation to Mrs. Howard lying in Le Havre. But he also knew what kind of force Chen Hong's wife represented behind her, so Napoleon III did not ask for any status from the Chen family for Cecilia, but settled for the next best thing and asked for the status of the child. "Don't worry, Dad, I swear to God that I will not let my and Cecilia's children suffer any injustice." Chen Hong said seriously. Although Chen Hong¡¯s answer was somewhat vague, his attitude still made Napoleon III feel satisfied and relieved. "I propose a toast to this lovely and lucky child who will soon come to the world." Earl Brachet interjected without losing any opportunity, pushing the atmosphere of the banquet to a climax. "Cheers to the lovely child!" "Cheers!" "Cheers!" January 18, 1868 (December 24, the sixth year of Tongzhi), Majiang, shipyard area. This is an ordinary day, but for China, it is an important day. Today is the day when construction of "Ship No. 1" starts. On this day, flags were being hunted in the shipyard area. Although it was nearly the end of the year, the autumn mood was still vaguely pleasant on the banks of the Majiang River. Like Shipping Minister Shen Baozhen, Lin Yizhe also wore official uniforms and a warm hat. Together with other shipping officials, as well as foreigners supervisor Ri Yige, shipping chief engineer Da Shibo and others, According to traditional Chinese customs, sacrifices are made to the goddess of the sea, Queen Mazu, who is widely believed in coastal areas of China. The gongs and drums are clanging, firecrackers are blasting, and two yellow dragons symbolizing good weather are dancing happily. Then we led people across the small stone bridge and entered the Tin Hau Temple for a blessing ceremony. People knelt down and worshiped devoutly in front of the statue of Queen Mazu, offered incense, presented flowers and prayed for blessings. The master of Tin Hau Temple also rang the peace bell together with Shen Baozhen and chanted sutras for the believers to pray for good luck. At this time, the first large slipway of the shipyard has been declared completed due to the intense efforts of the workers. Bright red silk and satin were hung around the slipway to show celebration. After the completion of the memorial and blessing ceremony, it was the groundbreaking ceremony of "Ship No. 1". Amidst the noisy sound of gongs, drums and firecrackers, Shipping Minister Shen Baozhen, together with Shipping Manager Zhou Kaixi, Xia Xianlun and others, put the first keel of the No. 1 ship onto the first slipway of the Shipping Administration. Seeing Shen Baozhen laying the keel of "Ship No. 1" with his own hands, the surrounding people burst into cheers, the workers cheered loudly, and the shipping officials were also excited. Lin Yizhe noticed that Zhou Kaixi even shed tears, and was filled with emotion. He knew that at this moment, Zhou Kaixi's tears were completely sincere and came from the heart, and he was not pretending to others. Although Lin Yizhe and Zhou Kaixi were involved in shipping administration,There were conflicts over the location, but after the work of rebuilding the shipyard at the new site began, he was still working hard for the shipping administration as before. In terms of official duties, as the "top leader" of the shipping administration besides Shen Baozhen, he He never caused any trouble for Lin Yizhe, but got along very well with Lin Yizhe. When the shipping administration was first established, Zhou Kaixi contributed a lot and was highly valued and trusted by Shen Baozhen. Now, four years after the original idea, the shipyard, which started from nothing on an empty land, has officially begun the construction of steam ships. How could he not be extremely excited? Lin Yizhe suddenly felt that someone in the crowd seemed to be looking at him. He turned his head and happened to catch Chen Wan's eyes. Seeing her husband looking at her with concerned eyes, Chen Wan did not act surprised and shy like usual, but showed a bright smile openly. Lin Yizhe felt a little strange. He nodded to his little wife, turned his eyes, and suddenly saw someone looking at Chen Wan like him. It¡¯s just that this person¡¯s eyes are full of lust and greed. Hu Xueyan! Lin Yizhe understood why Chen Wan had such a smile, and couldn't help but secretly admire him. When he turned to look at Hu Xueyan, Hu Xueyan seemed to have noticed something strange, and turned his head, and the expression on his face returned to normal. From Hu Xueyan's lustful gaze just now, Lin Yizhe had already clearly realized that this "patriotic businessman" widely praised by the mainstream of later generations, although he was a ship owner, he was very conscientious. He was responsible for purchasing wood, recruiting craftsmen and sailors Everything was handled in an orderly manner, everything was done without leakage, the accounts were quite clear, and there was no sign of corruption. But Lin Yizhe understood that Hu Xueyan was by no means an honest gentleman like Zhou Kaixi. After the groundbreaking ceremony, Hu Xueyan returned to his home in Fukang Bank. The reason why he hurried back to his home was not because he was tired from being busy these days, but because he had some evil fire in his heart that needed to be vented. The charming smile that Chen Wanlu gave Lin Yizhe just now had already stimulated him like a crazy beast. "Master, what are you going to do today" The housekeeper noticed something strange about Hu Xueyan and asked cautiously. "It's nothing, I don't have anything important to do today, so I'll come back first." Hu Xueyan took a deep breath and slowly calmed down. Although his demeanor has returned to normal, the fire of lust and evil in his heart is getting stronger and stronger. "Master, the old guy named Xu is chasing us here" The housekeeper looked around and whispered in Hu Xueyan's ear. "Oh?!" Hu Xueyan was stunned for a moment, then frowned, "But it's difficult to deal with. The grandfather and grandson really have the same stubborn temper." "Now this man is talking crazy on the street, corrupting the master. Although no one takes his reputation seriously now, in the long run, it may not reach the ears of a few nefarious people. Once the master's enemies know about it, then" "This matter is not difficult to handle." Hu Xueyan smiled. He smiled and said, "Old people may be confused when talking. Besides, if you come to this city of Fuzhou and are unfamiliar with the place, you can't guarantee that something unexpected will happen, right?" "What the master said is absolutely true." The housekeeper immediately understood. Understanding Hu Xueyan's intention, he responded respectfully, "The villain knows how to do it." Hu Xueyan looked at the housekeeper and said meaningfully, "Xiaohong in Madam's room, if you like it, wait until the matter is settled. I'll give it to you." "Thank you, Master!" The steward was surprised at first, then happy, and he bowed to the ground hurriedly. "I'm going to the back hall. No one is allowed to come and disturb me without my instructions." Hu Xueyan took a sip from the tea cup and said to the housekeeper. "Yes, sir." "You go ahead." After the butler withdrew, Hu Xueyan stood up and went to the treasure shelf, took out a small yellow and exquisite copper key, and opened a small cabinet. The small cabinet is divided into three layers, and there are exquisitely made small medicine bottles one after another. Hu Xueyan glanced at it, quickly took a small medicine bottle and put it in his arms, and then carefully locked the cabinet door. Hu Xueyan hummed a little tune and walked leisurely to a secluded cabin in the backyard. This is a closed place, the interior is arranged like a bedroom, but there are no windows, and it is only illuminated by a large lantern on the wall. And on a big bed inside, there was a naked girl sitting. The girl was sitting there with her back to Hu Xueyan, and Hu Xueyan could only see her back. Even this was enough to make him feel the unique beauty of a young girl. Just looking at her back, Hu Xueyan couldn't help but breathe. alreadyHu Xueyan, who was in his forties, had seen countless beautiful young women, but none of them were as tempting as the girl in front of him. She is slightly taller than the average woman, with a slender waist, long legs, a pair of small feet, and round buttocks tightly held together. Her skin is white and smooth, exuding an alluring aura. Hu Xueyan looked at her and felt in a daze that the girl sitting in front of him was Chen Wan "Wan'er, don't be afraid, it's me" He couldn't help shouting. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªThis is not suitable for children. Delete 1265 words. If you are interested, please subscribe first, take a screenshot, add the author on QQ, and get the full version¡ª¡ªHighly recommended by category! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 33: Distress in the Alley Hu Xueyan breathed heavily and looked at the mess on his crotch with some frustration. He rested on the girl's soft, sweaty body for a while, then turned over and lay on his side tiredly. It was still early at this time. After all the tossing just now, Hu Xueyan's body was very tired, but because he could not enjoy himself to the fullest, his mind was still in a state of excitement. The girl was panting softly beside him, her body bound by the ribbon swaying slightly, which was really tempting. But at this time, Hu Xueyan was powerless. This stubborn and unyielding girl is like a wild wild horse with a violent temper. Until now, he has tried various methods but failed to tame her. Today¡¯s ¡°consummation¡± with her can be said to be in vain again as before. The girl was lying there with her back to him. Hu Xueyan rushed up angrily and stretched out his hand to pull the girl's white body over. This girl has a round face, almond-shaped eyes, dark eyebrows and phoenix eyes. She can be said to be very beautiful. However, the tear-stained eyes she looked at Hu Xueyan were not filled with affection, but full of hatred. The girl once again noticed the lustful meaning in his eyes and suddenly turned her head to one side. Seeing her stubborn look, Hu Xueyan was shocked. In a daze, her profile gradually changed to Chen Wan's. "Let's play again today and see what I can do to deal with you." Hu Xueyan chuckled, straightened up, and found the small medicine bottle among the clothes he took off. He uncorked the bottle, poured out a red pill, put it in his mouth and swallowed it. Hu Xueyan stared at the girl fiercely, and the girl's eyes were full of disgust when she saw the evil thing on his crotch expanding again. Seeing that he had regained his "virility" under the stimulation of the drug, Hu Xueyan laughed loudly and pounced on the girl again. He did not notice that his baby was erect, but it was not that hard And It was a fierce "fight", and Hu Xueyan once again let it out. Although under the stimulation of the drug, this time he lasted much longer than the last time, but his baby was not strong and still unable to break through the girl's position. In the end, he was defeated by the "pinch" of the girl's legs. Come. "You!" Hu Xueyan looked at the girl lying face up on the bed with her eyes closed and expressionless, panting violently. "What are you guarding?! Three True Virtues and Nine Lies? Let me tell you, sir, there is no woman I can't get my hands on!" "You've annoyed me and left you to be abused by my servants. How can you still do it?" Why are you holding back!" The girl opened her eyes suddenly and opened her mouth slightly, as if she wanted to talk back, but something was obviously blocked in her mouth and she couldn't make a sound. She could only glare at Hu Xueyan with a pair of eyes. The phoenix eyes almost want to spit out fire. "Haha! Okay! You are awesome! I'm afraid of you now!" Hu Xueyan made her expression jump, and she couldn't help but shrink back. The lustful lust aroused by seeing Chen Wan in the shipbuilding factory area has completely dissipated. Hu Xueyan put on her clothes and jumped out of bed. The girl stopped looking at her and turned her head towards the bed. "By the way, I actually have something I want to tell you today," Hu Xueyan remembered the housekeeper's report and sneered, "Your grandpa is here." Hearing Hu Xueyan's words, the girl's body was slightly shaken, but she Still haven't turned around. "It's really hard for him, this old man. He's able to catch up to Fuzhou City after thousands of mountains and rivers." Hu Xueyan noticed that the girl's body was trembling, and couldn't help but feel proud again, "Don't worry, I will entertain him well." It's for the elderly." Seeing the girl's body shaking, Hu Xueyan burst out laughing. "In this life, don't ever think about seeing him again!" He said, striding out of the house. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡°My uncle is back!¡± Hearing Caiyue¡¯s voice, knowing that Lin Yizhe was back, Chen Wan hurriedly came out of the room to greet her. Seeing that Lin Yizhe's face seemed to be a little darker, I couldn't help but feel distressed. "My uncle came back early today." Caiyue stepped forward and took off Lin Yizhe's coat, smiling and saying. "The ship's cargo hasn't arrived yet, so I'm not busy today. I'll come back and have a rest after watching the free time." Lin Yizhe noticed Chen Wan's gaze, smiled, pointed at his face, and teased Caiyue, "How's it going? "Is it black?" "It's okay, it's better than taking out the stove." Cai Yue stuttered and chuckled. He had never shown any airs to this dowry girl who was the same sister as Chen Wanqing. "Kunyu must be on guard against the sun poison now." Chen Wan smiled and stepped forward to change Lin Yizhe's clothes, "Then againWhen going to the countryside, you must wear a hat to protect yourself from the sun. " "Okay, I'll remember it. "Lin Yizhe smiled and hugged his little wife, hugged her hard, and kissed her cheek affectionately. Because Lin Yizhe was in front of Caiyue, he didn't give her a satisfying kiss like usual when they were alone, but she still His face turned red due to his usual affectionate gesture, although it felt very satisfying. "I remember that I have such a hat at home, so I'll look for it right away. " Caiyue said with a smile, and ran away quickly without waiting for Chen Wan's answer. Her face also turned rosy due to shyness. Although she walked very fast, she still had no wind. " Wan'er is learning English? " Lin Yizhe and Chen Wan entered the room holding hands, drinking tea and chatting. Lin Yizhe noticed that there was a "Kangxi Dictionary" on Chen Wan's desk. Knowing that she was studying English, he asked casually. "Kun Yu's Spanish language skills have come a long way. Wan'er also spent several years in England, and the English language is still far behind Kun Yu's. Wan'er also wanted to try to learn French language and writing, hoping to help Kunyu, but she never thought that French would be more difficult to learn than English. Wan'er is only three years younger than Kunyu, but her brain is no longer working well. "Chen Wan sighed. After hearing what his little wife said, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but secretly screamed "Ashamed" in his heart, and added "It's so dangerous". He said "Ashamed" because Chen Wan didn't know that he spoke English and French so well. Well, it was brought from the previous life. And that "good news" was because he didn't expect that he would become younger after coming to this era. He clearly remembered that he had just passed the age of 27 in the previous life. birthday, and in this era, I heard what Chen Wan just said, that he is only 3 years older than her, which means that his actual age in this era is 18 years old! Could this be God's compensation for him traveling through time and space? Did he actually look 9 years younger? Lin Yizhe took back his thoughts and comforted her with a smile: "Wan'er has been in England and knows the language well. Who says she is not smart? In fact, context is the most important when learning Spanish. If Wan'er stayed in France for a while, she might be able to learn it better than me. " "Does Kunyu want to take Wan'er to France to learn more about it? "Chen Wan happily held Lin Yizhe's hand. "Of course, there will definitely be opportunities in the future. " Lin Yizhe replied with a smile. The couple talked for a while, and then Caiyue came back. "Miss, those hats were damaged when the servant was negligent and placed them on the bottom of the box during the move. Caiyue said, "How about I buy one for my uncle?" " "It's okay to buy one. Chen Wan turned to Lin Yizhe and said, "By the way, it's still early today, so why don't we go for a walk together and buy a hat by the way." " "Yes, yes, the market is very busy today. It doesn't matter what the weather is like, I might as well go out for a walk." Caiyue clapped her hands and said. "Okay, let's go out for a walk." "Lin Yizhe saw that it was still early, so he readily agreed. Lin Yizhe and Chen Wan arrived at the market. The couple walked in front, while Caiyue and a little maid were not far behind them. A few of them were wandering around. , chatting and laughing, looking very relaxed. Chen Wan, Caiyue and the little maid were all attracted by the stalls on the street, while Lin Yizhe's eyes were more focused on the ancient buildings in the streets. , with criss-crossing lanes and stone paved floors; white-walled tiled houses, curved gables, rigorous layout, and exquisite craftsmanship; many places are also decorated with pavilions, terraces, buildings, pavilions, flowers, and rockeries, integrating humanities and natural landscapes. "We know that there are five willows and solitary pine trees, but we live in three lanes and seven lanes." This means that Fuzhou's three lanes and seven lanes are the places where outstanding people live, where generals and prime ministers come from. The streets and lanes of Xizhou follow the tradition of building walls in sections in the late Tang Dynasty. , all have high and thick brick or earthen walls. The walls are streamlined with the rise and fall of the wooden roof trusses, and the corners extend out of the house. They are shaped like saddles. The walls are only used as the outer perimeter, and their load-bearing function lies entirely in the columns. This architectural form is common in the south of the Yangtze River, but the saddle walls of Sanfang Qixiang in Fuzhou are all curved saddle walls. They are generally symmetrical on both sides, and the wall tops and corners are painted with clay sculptures, forming a unique wall style of Fuzhou folk houses. Lin Yizhe unknowingly entered the quiet alleys, high saddle walls, and smooth stone roads from the noisy South Street into the quiet and deep alleys. All impetuousness and vanity can be abandoned for a short time. To the back of his mind. Even if he only had a very short time, this simple and beautiful tranquility was fixed deep in his heart. Staying away from the hustle and bustle of modern cities and pursuing a moment of peace of mind will be for many people in later generations. An illusory dream. ¡°Why did Kunyu end up here? "Chen Wan saw Lin Yizhe standing there.Walking among the quiet streets and alleys, his expression became a little dazed, and he couldn't help but feel a little funny, and whispered softly behind him. "Oh, it's very elegant here, so come here and have a look." Lin Yizhe recovered his thoughts, smiled slightly, turned around and came to her side. The couple were walking towards the entrance of the alley, when suddenly there was a strange sound coming from deep in the alley. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but stop, while Chen Wan frowned and immediately became alert. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Classification recommendation is being updated! Please recommend for collection! thank you all! Text Chapter 34 Taking action with righteousness Lin Yizhe was stunned and just about to speak, Chen Wan raised her finger to her lips to signal him to be silent. Lin Yizhe followed her words and listened attentively with her. The sound came again, as if someone was beating, mixed with the sound of "Uh-huh". "Stop! What are you doing?!" A scream came from a distance. It¡¯s Caiyue¡¯s voice! Lin Yizhe was startled. Before he could react, Chen Wan dodged and ran towards the direction of the sound. Looking at her figure as light as a swallow, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but open his eyes in surprise. Chen Wan dodged and turned into an alley in the distance. Lin Yizhe took long strides and chased after her, but he failed to catch up with her. "Where did you come from, a wild girl!" "Mind your own business Ouch!" "Who are you? Do you want to die? Ouch -" There was a burst of kicking sounds in the alley, along with several men. Lin Yizhe was worried about the safety of Chen Wan and Cai Yue. As a result, he ran too fast and almost fell. When he stumbled to the alley, the sound inside had disappeared. "Wan'er?! Caiyue?!" The alley was very dark, and Lin Yizhe couldn't see clearly what was going on inside, so he couldn't help shouting anxiously. "It's okay! Uncle, the lady and I are here!" Caiyue's voice came from the distant darkness. "Kunyu! It's okay! Come here! The ground is uneven, so be careful where you step." Chen Wan also said. Lin Yizhe felt relieved. He took a breath, calmed his breathing, and walked quickly into the alley. Soon, Lin Yizhe came to Chen Wan and Caiyue. When he saw a bloody sack filled with stones on the ground and an old man leaning against the wall, he probably understood what was going on. He looked at the unconscious old man who was bleeding from the corner of his mouth. He leaned down and explored the old man's breath. He found that the old man's breath was still there, and secretly said he was lucky. "I didn't bring anyone with me today, otherwise none of them would be able to leave, hum!" Caiyue said angrily, and kicked a gangster who was lying on the ground hard. Lin Yizhe noticed that she was rubbing him. As he rubbed his hands and shoulders, his face unconsciously showed pain, thinking he had received two blows in the fight just now. Looking at the gangster lying on the ground screaming with his injured arm, Lin Yizhe's eyes widened in surprise. He suddenly seemed to understand. He turned his head sharply and looked at Chen Wan. Chen Wan seemed to understand what he was thinking. , raised his eyebrows somewhat proudly. "Kunyu, don't worry, those vulgar things can't get close to Wan'er." When Lin Yizhe heard this, his eyes widened even more. Having been tired of spending the whole day with my little wife, I didn¡¯t even know that she actually had martial arts skills! "That's too dangerous! Wan'er, you are pregnant with our child now! Even if you don't think about me, you still have to think about the child in your belly -" Lin Yizhe showed his majesty as a master at this time, He glared at the master and servant with a straight face, as if blaming them for their unauthorized actions. Chen Wan and Cai Yue looked at each other, turned around and snickered. Chen Wan looked back at the old man and said to Lin Yizhe apologetically: "This old man must have encountered a kidnapper. Fortunately, he was rescued by us. As the saying goes: saving one life is better than building a seven-level pagoda. Today's day It's too dangerous, and Kun Yu is worried. But if he doesn't take action in time, the old man may die." She pointed to the bleeding wound on the old man's head, "This clearly means killing him. He committed a crime in broad daylight, and I don¡¯t know who was so rampant. ""Save people first, you two help me." Lin Yizhe didn't say anything more, but came to the old man and squatted down. Chen Wan and Cai Yue. He helped the old man onto Lin Yizhe's back, and Lin Yizhe carried the old man on his back. Chen Wan and Caiyue tied the injured gangster's hands with silk scarves and escorted him out of the alley. Not far from the alley, there is the market. People on the street saw a young man carrying an injured and dying old man walking down the street. On both sides, there was a young woman escorting a dejected and injured man. They couldn't help but be amazed and stopped to watch. The old man's body was very heavy. Lin Yizhe walked with difficulty and could not completely lift his head. He could only see the road ahead clearly. At this time, Lin Yizhe did not know that in the distance, in the corridor of a small building, several people dressed in costumes The store clerk was also looking at him. "Shengzi has been arrested! There is trouble!" said one of the leaders. "Do you need to call a few more people?" Another person said, "It's still too late now." "It's too late." Someone pointed to the front and said dejectedly. In the distance, a little maid and a large group of servants hurriedly came up to greet her.A strong male servant, with the help of his companions, stepped forward to carry the old man on Lin Yizhe's back. Several other male servants dragged the caught gangster and pushed him down. Others surrounded Lin Yizhe, his wife and Caiyue. together. "It can't be done, this thing is ruined! Tell people to go back to the boss's house, quickly!" "Why don't you take a rest, master?" "Why don't you take a rest?" Hu Xueyan, who felt inexplicably upset, was pacing in the yard when he was startled by a sweet and charming voice behind him. Hu Xueyan looked back and saw a slim and graceful woman in brocade clothes standing behind her, her eyes as bright as water looking at him intently. It turned out to be Luo Cuihuan, the fourth concubine. "Oh, I can't sleep, so I just walked around." Hu Xueyan waved his hands in annoyance and turned away, as if he was afraid that her thoughts would be seen through, "How did you get in? Didn't I tell no one to come in?" "Aren't you worried about Master?" Luo Cuihuan said softly, with a hint of grievance in her sweet voice, but more tenderness and concern. Hu Xueyan did not speak, but sighed heavily. "The 'Xiaoyao Bed' you made is indeed a good thing. There is also this medicine, but there is still no" Hu Xueyan stamped his feet heavily, "I don't know what's wrong! Alas!" A flash of light flashed in Luo Cuihuan's eyes. Surprised, seeing Hu Xueyan's annoyed look, she held back her laughter. "Master, don't be anxious. This matter is definitely not because of my physical weakness, but because such a fierce woman is not easy to tame." Luo Cuihuan comforted Hu Xueyan softly, "None of our sisters have experienced the master's heroic deeds" Hearing her With his soft words, Hu Xueyan's mood gradually improved. "It's rare for this woman to be so strong." Hu Xueyan looked back at the room and said bitterly, "I still don't believe it" "There is always a way to cure her," Luo Cuihuan stepped forward and gently He gently held Hu Xueyan's shoulders and whispered in his ear, "I helped the master find another way. Are you willing to try it?" Hu Xueyan's eyes lit up instantly, "Come quickly. " "Everything has two sides. It is said that everything must be ruthless. It seems that such an extremely chaste woman must have an extremely lustful side." Luo Cuihuan chuckled and conjured another exquisite red glaze in her hands. The small medicine bottle came out, and Hu Xueyan waved in front of him, "If the power of medicine is used to destroy his chastity, his sexual nature will definitely become fierce. At that time, he can do whatever he wants" "The name of this medicine is' "Lion Mei" is specially made for such fierce women and Hedong lions, hence the name. "Master, do you want to try it on Xu Yan'er?" Hu Xueyan laughed and was about to reach out to take the medicine bottle in her hand, but Luo Cuihuan stopped. He shrunk his hand, put the bottle in his palm, and carried it behind his back. Hu Xueyan opened his arms to chase her hand, but he hugged her full. Looking at Luo Cuihuan's pretty pink face and rosy lips, Hu Xueyan's heart grew more and more lustful. He hugged her, kissed her lips, and groped and kneaded her bulging chest with one hand. got up. The two kissed for a long time. Luo Cuihuan, who suppressed the desire in her heart, pressed Hu Xueyan's hand hard and pushed him away reluctantly. "Master, you'd better save some energy and deal with that Xu Yan'er" She chuckled with a blush on her face, and put the medicine bottle into Hu Xueyan's hand, "I guess after today, our thirteenth floor will be filled with new buildings. A new building" "Cuihuan, you still know me best" Hu Xueyan took the medicine bottle, his desire subsided a little, and he held Luo Cuihuan's hand gratefully and said. "Master, go quickly Just when the new couple is laughing, don't forget the merits of the old" Luo Cuihuan took her hand out of his, turned and ran away with a blushing face. Hu Xueyan stared blankly at her figure disappearing, and then realized that a tent had been set up below. He laughed loudly and shook the red medicine bottle in his hand by his ear. There were sounds of liquid sloshing in the medicine bottle. He was overjoyed for a moment and walked toward the room he had just come out of. Hu Xueyan came to the house, parted his hands, and opened the door with a bang. Xu Yan'er, who had fallen asleep on the "Xiaoyao bed" after being tired from crying, immediately woke up and opened her eyes. Seeing Hu Xueyan coming again, Xu Yaner's eyes widened, she shook her head and made a "Uh-huh" sound in her mouth. Hu Xueyan knew that she was greeting his eighteenth generation ancestor, so he was not angry. He came to Xiaoyao's bed with a smile and sat next to her. "Don't waste your energy, save your energy, and serve me, master." He said, suddenly stretched out his hand, crossed Xu Yan'er's neck, pressed her head on the embroidered pillow, and then kicked I dropped my shoes,He got off the bed and sat on her body. Xu Yan'er's body struggled violently, trying to push Hu Xueyan off, but her hands and feet were tightly bound by the ribbons on the Xiaoyao bed. The space for movement was limited and she could not use any force. Although she pulled the Xiaoyao bed into a "squeaky" mess There was a loud noise, but Hu Xueyan still didn't get rid of him. "It's good to have strength, it's good to have strength. I'm afraid you won't have the strength to play with me this time." Hu Xueyan laughed, biting off the cork of the red-glazed medicine bottle with his mouth, and forked Xu Yan'er's His hand moved to pull her face, and his fingers pinched her pink cheeks. Xu Yan'er's mouth opened slightly, revealing the cyan object inside. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª The first update is coming on Monday! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 35: Human life is at stake What Xu Yan'er was holding was a jade ball that Luo Cuihuan found for Hu Xueyan, which was specially used to block the mouth and tongue. This kind of jade ball is imitated from the wooden ball used in yamen prisons. In order to prevent prisoners from spouting nonsense or committing suicide by biting their tongues, general yamen have special wooden balls, which are divided into upper and lower halves, with springs inside, to block the prisoners' mouths. On the surface, the prisoners look like ordinary people, but in reality they are Can't make a sound. The jade ball that Luo Cuihuan found for Hu Xueyan was an imitation of the structure of a wooden ball, but it was made more finely. The material was also made of beautiful jade, and the jade cover was warm and moist, so that a woman could hold it without hurting her mouth or feeling uncomfortable. , there is no obstacle to injecting liquid medicine into liquid food. Hu Xueyan looked at Xu Yan'er who had already opened her mouth, sneered, and poured the liquid in the bottle into Xu Yan'er's mouth. Xu Yan'er's body shook violently as if she was electrocuted, and then relaxed suddenly. Her eyes opened wide, and the anger disappeared from her eyes bit by bit, replaced by a dazed confusion. Seeing that Xu Yan'er no longer struggled and resisted, Hu Xueyan was overjoyed and simply poured all the liquid in the small medicine bottle into Xu Yan'er's mouth. Maybe it was too fast. Xu Yan'er coughed violently a few times and stopped. He moved, just staring at the ceiling dreamily. Hu Xueyan moved away from her. After realizing that his lower body was soft again, he hurriedly opened the original small medicine bottle, poured a pill into his mouth, and swallowed it hard. Then he took off his clothes quickly and squatted next to Xu Yan'er, observing her reaction. Xu Yan'er's breathing slowly became faster, her delicate body began to twist like a snake, and her legs changed from being tightly together to being constantly twisting and rubbing. Hu Xueyan carefully stepped forward, turned her face, and carefully kissed the gorgeous cherry lips. This time, Xu Yan'er didn't struggle to dodge, but instead let out a cry that he didn't expect, catering to his movements. Hu Xueyan knew that the medicine had taken effect and was overjoyed for a moment. However, he was afraid that she would bite him and did not dare to kiss her more. Instead, he lay beside her and started to enjoy her carefully with his hands. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªThis is not suitable for children, 356 words have been deleted¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª ¡°Now I know that I am a virgin, so wild, so beautiful!¡± Hu Xueyan couldn¡¯t help but praise it. Hu Xueyan lay on her body and hugged her tightly, fearing that she would knock him off and break his ecstasy. As Xu Yan'er's movements became more and more intense, Xu Yan'er's body became more and more red. But at this moment, Hu Xueyan was enjoying it carefully and did not notice anything unusual about Xu Yan'er. Not long after, when Hu Xueyan was lost in thought, Xu Yan'er's body suddenly went limp. Hu Xueyan's body was filled with joy. He thought it was because Xu Yan'er was tired, so he didn't pay attention to it, but just squirmed on his own. He got up, but Xu Yan'er's body no longer moved on its own. Instead, it swayed with his movements. The originally tight body suddenly relaxed and lost its strength. Because the original sense of oppression disappeared instantly, Hu Xueyan couldn't restrain himself for a moment and immediately burst out. Hu Xueyan's body went limp in an instant. His body and mind were greatly satisfied at this time. For a moment, he felt that there was nothing more enjoyable in life than this, and he did not notice anything strange about Xu Yan'er. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because the excitement in his body has not faded yet, and the effect of the aphrodisiac drug he just took has not disappeared yet. Hu Xueyan started to do it again regardless of his fatigue. After a while, Hu Xueyan was enjoying himself again. Hu Xueyan lay on Xu Yan'er's body and panted for a long time before he straightened up. It didn't matter, a large amount of blood poured out from between Xu Yan'er's legs like spring water. Hu Xueyan was shocked and turned pale. He looked under him and saw that Xiaoyao's bed was already a bright red, the sheets were covered with large blood stains, and the mattress was soaked with blood. Hu Xueyan looked at Xu Yan'er again. She was still lying there with her eyes wide open. Her small cherry mouth was open there. A trace of blood flowed from the corner of her mouth to her neck, soaking the pillow towel, like a blood snake. Hu Xueyan slowly stretched out a hand and probed Xu Yan'er's nose. He found that Xu Yan'er had no breath at this time. He looked under him again, and suddenly he sat there like a thunderbolt. Hu Xue stared blankly at Xu Yan'er for a while before slowly getting up. She didn't even wipe the blood stains on her body, put on her clothes mechanically, and then walked out of the house in despair. gusts of cold wind blew, and Hu Xueyan's body couldn't help but tremble. "Master! Master! It's not good!" The panicked voice of the housekeeper came from afar. Hu Xueyan turned around in despair and saw the housekeeper stumbling all the way into this "restricted area" that he usually wouldn't dare to break into without order. "Master! It's not good! That hometown?, give it¡ªit was intercepted by someone! " "Who did it? "Hu Xueyan asked with a dull expression. "Yesit's Miss Chen's family!" " Hu Xueyan's body was shaken. He stood still for a moment. He suddenly stepped forward and kicked the housekeeper to the ground. Then he hit the housekeeper with a violent storm of punches and kicks. "Trash! big eater! fool! If you can't handle these things well, what's the point of raising you? " "Sir, have mercy on me! Master, please forgive me! "The housekeeper fell to the ground with his head in his arms and screamed loudly. The housekeeper's screams alerted Luo Cuihuan who was nearby. She hurried over after hearing the news. "Master! master! What are you doing! " Hu Xueyan didn't hear Luo Cuihuan's shouts, but just kept kicking and hitting the housekeeper. Perhaps because he had not regained his strength after a series of clouds and rain, and was anxious and anxious, his feet suddenly softened and he fell to the ground. The back of his head fell to the ground. Luo Cuihuan screamed and helped Hu Xueyan up from the ground. He stretched out his fingers and pinched Hu Xueyan's philtrum. After a while, Hu Xueyan woke up. Seeing Luo Cuihuan, Hu Xueyan couldn't help crying. Luo Cuihuan was shocked when he saw Hu Xueyan collapse for the first time, "Master! What happened? ah? "She asked while helping Hu Xueyan stand up. Hu Xueyan pointed dejectedly at the housekeeper who got up from the ground, then pointed at the room, covered his face with his hands, sighed, and squatted on the ground. Luo Cuihuan didn't know what was going on. , looked at the housekeeper with questioning eyes, and the housekeeper hurriedly ran over and whispered something in Luo Cuihuan's ear. Luo Cuihuan took a breath of air, and her expression changed drastically. Luo Cuihuan looked at the room where Xu Yan'er was locked. He quickly walked over to the house, and soon after entering the door, he screamed and hurriedly backed out. The housekeeper was startled and ran over. He carefully entered the house and took a look, and his expression was the same. There was a big change and he retreated in a panic. ¡°What should I do? It¡¯s over! It¡¯s over! "Hu Xueyan squatted on the ground and cried loudly. Luo Cuihuan was confused for a moment. She had already seen Xu Yan'er's death clearly. It should be that after taking too many love potions, Hu Xueyan used too much force to flush the vaginal blood vessels. The resulting "bloody landslide" led to his death. After half a stick of incense, Luo Cuihuan forced himself to calm down and started thinking about the aftermath while Hu Xueyan was distracted and didn't blame her for giving him the wrong medicine. "Master, don't be anxious. The matter has come to this, and it is useless to be anxious. Luo Cuihuan returned to Hu Xueyan and comforted Hu Xueyan softly, "There is no obstacle in this life that a person cannot overcome." Things have come to this point, let's just find a way and don't break down crying. Just try to protect yourself. " "What kind of self-protection method? Everyone is dead, but that old guy Xu Run has fallen into the hands of his enemy. Mr. Shen may have known about it by now. The government will find it on me after an investigation. What can be done? " "Now that the matter has come to this, we will continue to investigate and find out whether there is any solid evidence for him! Luo Cuihuan said categorically, "Without evidence, the master is an official. With Mr. Zuo here, the government would not dare to embarrass the master!" " Luo Cuihuan's words reminded Hu Xueyan, and Hu Xueyan immediately stood up from the ground. "Cuihuan, you mean" "As long as there has never been Xu Yan'er in this world, let him Xu Run speak in front of Master Shen. , Will Lord Shen believe it? Without solid evidence, how can the government touch the master? Luo Cuihuan said faintly. After hearing what Luo Cuihuan said was reasonable, Hu Xueyan became energetic again. "Yes, he can be punished for falsely accusing the officials when the time comes!" " "I will take care of this matter, so you don't have to worry about it. Luo Cuihuan said and glanced at the housekeeper, who immediately stepped forward and came to Luo Cuihuan. Luo Cuihuan waved to the housekeeper and motioned for the housekeeper to come closer. Luo Cuihuan whispered a few words to the housekeeper, and the housekeeper nodded in agreement. ¡°You do as I say. "Luo Cuihuan looked at the housekeeper, her eyes suddenly turned cold, "If you mess it up again this time" "Fourth wife, don't worry! I'll do it right now! "The butler responded hurriedly, "The villain will guarantee it with his life! There will be no mistakes! " "Go ahead. " "The villain resigns. " After the housekeeper retreated, Hu Xueyan looked at Luo Cuihuan, with surprise and gratitude in his eyes, as if he didn't recognize her. " How do you plan to destroy the body and eliminate traces of her? "Hu Xueyan's spirit has alreadyAfter fully recovering from the collapse, he was curious about how Luo Cuihuan would dispose of Xu Yan'er's body so that no trace would be revealed. Luo Cuihuan smiled slightly and said, "Have you read "Wuben Ji", sir?" Hu Xueyan suddenly remembered that he had arranged for people to go to Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province to purchase porcelain a few days ago, and he couldn't help but suddenly realized. "You want to" "The master is frightened. Let Cuihuan serve the master tonight" Luo Cuihuan showed an extraordinarily charming smile and returned to her usual charming look. She approached Hu Xueyan and raised her arms. His arms wrapped around Hu Xueyan's waist like a snake. Hu Xueyan, whose heart was shattered, felt relaxed at the moment. He suddenly picked up Luo Cuihuan and walked quickly towards a small building not far away. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Classification Recommendation Today¡¯s second update is here! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 36 The origin of blood feud After returning home, Lin Yizhe was taking notes on the day's work in the study. Chen Wan was accompanying him when a servant hurried in. "Uncle, young lady, the old man who was rescued just vomited blood." The servant said, "Would you two go over and have a look?" "He vomited blood?" Lin Yizhe and Chen Wan were both surprised, "What happened? ?" Lin Yizhe asked. "I don't know," the servant replied. "When my uncle first rescued him, he was still unconscious. He woke up soon after and just sat there like a wooden man. He didn't answer any questions. Everyone Seeing that there were no other injuries on his body except for a broken scalp, he ignored him and let him lie there to rest. After a while, he suddenly shouted something, then spit out a mouthful of black blood and fainted. Now "I woke up again." "He vomited blood after shouting a word?" Lin Yizhe seemed to notice something and asked, "What did he shout?" "I will not be a human until Hu Guangyong is removed." "The servant said, "Hu Guangyong? Did you hear the name of Mr. Hu Guangyong?" Lin Yizhe was shocked again. "That's right, uncle, I was nearby at the time and I heard clearly that it was the three sons of 'Hu Guangyong' that I was talking about." The servant said, "I thought this person might be related to Mr. Hu, so I hurriedly came to report it. "Uncle and young mistress." "Don't tell anyone about this beforehand." "Yes." Lin Yizhe and Chen Wan followed the servant to a small room. As soon as they entered the door, they saw the old man lying on his back with a dull expression. Looking at the ceiling. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel pity when he saw that there were still little blood stains on the clothes on his chest and on the quilt. "Old man, my uncle and my young mistress are here to see you. It was my uncle and my young mistress who saved you just now," the servant said. The old man slowly came to his senses and prepared to stand up and salute. "Old man, please don't move. You are still weak. It's better to lie down for good." Hearing what Lin Yizhe said, two lines of hot tears flowed from the corners of the old man's eyes. "My lord, why don't you meet me with my granddaughter under Jiuquan?" I have to let the white-haired person give the black-haired person, and the yin and yang will be separated from now on." After saying this, the old man covered his face with his hands and cried bitterly. "You all go down." Seeing the old man crying so miserably, Lin Yizhe waved his hand, and all the servants in the room bowed and left. When all the servants left, only Lin Yizhe, his wife and the old man were left in the house. After waiting patiently for the old man to cry for a while, Lin Yizhe said: "My surname is Lin, my name is Zhe, and my cursive character is Kunyu; this is Zhuo Jing." Mr. Chen. What's your surname? " "My surname is Xu, with the character "Run" and the character "Mao Chang". "My lord, just call me 'Mr. Xu'." ¡ª¡ªIt turns out to be Mr. Xu, you are polite. Why did you come to Fuzhou? Why did you offend Hu Guangyong and get hurt like this?" Lin Yizhe asked straight to the point, eager to find out what was going on. Hearing Lin Yizhe's question, Xu Run's eyes were filled with sadness and anger for a moment. His lips trembled for a while, and he didn't say a word. Finally, he just let out a heavy sigh. "It's too late, it's too late! My poor granddaughter! Alas!" "Mr. Xu, what is it that is too late? If it is of use to the younger generation, you might as well say it clearly." Lin Yizhe continued. "Alas! Mr. Lin, I must be an old man who is unreasonable. What happened today, sir and his wife rescued each other in a righteous way, will always be a great virtue in my heart. But" Xu Run's eyes were full of despair, "Master Lin, do you know that if this happens? I haven't met the master or madam today, so I have died. My granddaughter Yan'er may have a chance of survival. But now that the news of my rescue has spread, Hu Guangyong's cruel and vicious hands will definitely destroy my Yan'er. "My life!" "What?" Lin Yizhe and Chen Wan were both shocked. "Yan'er! It was grandpa who harmed you! Grandpa is sorry for you!" Xu Run was so sad that he beat his chest with both hands and burst into tears again. "Mr. Xu, where do you start with these words?" Lin Yizhe asked anxiously, "Sir, you might as well speak frankly to the younger generation, there may be room for change." Xu Run, who was in tears, just shook his head. "The person Mr. Xu just mentioned who harmed your granddaughter's life is Hu Guangyong?" Chen Wan knew that Xu Run's words that saved one life but harmed another had a huge impact on Lin Yizhe, so she signaled to Lin Yizhe to calm down. Instead, he asked in an insinuating way. "That's exactly what Madam said, Hu Guangyong, this damned villain! If I don't avenge this revenge, I will die with my eyes open!" As soon as Xu Run heard Hu Guangyong's name, his face became distorted with anger and pain. "BigIt can be seen that Hu Guangyong loves women. He often looks for beauties in the market. When he sees a beautiful woman, he must get it before he can rest. Relying on his wealth and power, he pursued his selfish desires and married back the woman who offended him, humiliating her before abandoning her. My poor granddaughter Yan'er was taken away by him because of his lust. " Lin Yizhe was not too surprised after hearing Xu Run's words. In Lin Yizhe's memory, Hu Xueyan's vision for beauty was no less than his business vision. However, in the book "The Red-top Businessman Hu Xueyan" written by later writer Gao Yang In it, the latter is deliberately highlighted and the former is deliberately concealed. Therefore, most people in later generations have the impression that Hu Xueyan is not only a business wizard but also a gentleman. Although Lin Yizhe, who is familiar with Qing people's notes, knows that Hu Xueyan is not as promoted in some literary works. The comment of "decent" but "loving women" came from the mouths of people from the Qing Dynasty, but it was still so harsh in Lin Yizhe's ears - Hu Xueyan's comments about his "predecessor" at the wedding a year ago What he did was once again highlighted in Lin Yizhe's mind. Xu Run continued: "I was born in Shaoxing Prefecture, Zhejiang Province. I lost my wife in middle age, my son in his later years, and my daughter-in-law died for her husband. I only have a granddaughter, Yan'er, who depends on me. . That day Yan'er went shopping in the store, and unfortunately she was bumped into by Hu Guangyong, a dog thief. Seeing that my Yan'er was so handsome, Hu came to pester me, but Yan'er ran away and returned home. Not many days later, Yi Yapo came to the door to act as a matchmaker, saying that Yan'er had already reached the peak of plum blossoms. There should be a husband-in-law, and it was said that Hu always cared for her. I am willing to offer her a thousand taels of silver as a retainer and take her as a side wife. I was aware of Hu's bad behavior, so of course I was not willing to throw Yan'er into the pit of fire, so I refused. Because I ignored him, Hu actually harbored hatred and plotted revenge. A few days later, Yan'er went to the street to buy fruits and vegetables, but never came back. The old man knew something was wrong, so he first reported it to the official, and then asked people to inquire about it, but for several days there was no whereabouts of Yan'er. I got up early that day and suddenly found the cloth handkerchief that Yan'er used every day at the door. It had the four words "I am in the Hu's house" written in blood on it. Only then did I know that Yan'er had been robbed into Hu's house. I went to Hu's house several times to ask for someone, but Hu always avoided seeing me and instead asked his servants to beat me with a stick. I went to the government to lodge a complaint. The government did not want to offend Hu, so they did not go to Hu's house to search. Instead, they accused the old man of making things out of thin air and ruining his reputation. I will not be severely punished because I am old. Not long after, Hu moved his family south, and I followed him all the way here. I never expected that he would do this to me! It doesn't matter if I die, but my Yan'er" When Xu Run said this, he couldn't help but burst into tears and burst into tears again. After listening to Xu Run's story, Lin Yizhe's face turned pale, and his fists clenched to make a sound. "Thinking of it. After hearing that Hu Xueyan used strong alcohol to conspirate against him to make Chen Wan widowed when he was newly married, Lin Yizhe was resentful of Hu Xueyan's despicableness and was also secretly shocked by the insidious and vicious methods. He now understood why Xu Run said what he just said. With Hu Xueyan's ruthlessness, Xu Yan'er was afraid that she had been killed. Even if she went to search Hu Xueyan's house now, she might not be able to get results. In addition, he also has the resourceful fourth concubine Luo Cuihuan, and the traces have probably been dealt with long ago. If he cannot find out the reason, he will definitely be bitten by Hu Xueyan, and he will become even more passive. "Yan'er! My Yan'er! Grandpa is incompetent and can't save you! Grandpa, I'm sorry for you! "Xu Run thought of his granddaughter who died tragically, and was in agony for a moment. Chen Wan couldn't help but shed tears when she heard that she was so sad and angry. "Mr. Xu expresses his condolences. "Lin Yizhe knew that any words of comfort at this time were useless to Xu Run. He didn't want the old man to fall into excessive sadness. His years of experience as a psychological counselor once again came into play. Lin Yizhe stood up and looked at Xu Run. , said word by word: "Sir, he was already injured. If he grieves too much and becomes ill again, how can he avenge this blood feud in the future? " After hearing Lin Yizhe's words, Xu Run stopped crying. He raised his head suddenly and stared at Lin Yizhe with a pair of deep-set eyes full of bloodshot tears. "Mr. Xu, you know that Hu Guangyong has strong backers and many cronies. The gentleman's words alone will definitely defeat him. As the saying goes: It is never too late for a gentleman to seek revenge. Since the old gentleman wants Hu to repay his debt with blood, he must first keep his body intact and not be impatient. When dealing with a villain like Hu, you must take care of yourself carefully. What did the old gentleman think? "Xu Run nodded and wiped the tears on his face with his sleeves. "Mr., please rest here. One of the murderers who murdered the old man was captured here. I will interrogate him first and then go to the district office. . " Lin Yizhe stood up and said goodbye to Xu Run, and left the room with Chen Wan. Xu Run stared at the backs of Lin Yizhe and his wife completely disappearing, sighed, and fell on the bed. After leaving the corridor, Chen Wan saw that Lin Yizhe had been Silently,He asked: "Kunyu thinks that what Mr. Xu said is untrue?" "On the contrary, I can confirm that everything he said is true. This matter must have been done by Hu Guangyong." Lin Yizhe said. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Today¡¯s third update is here! Please click for favorites and recommendations! Text Chapter 37 Lin¡¯s Interrogation Method "How can Kunyu be sure that what he said is true?" Chen Wan asked curiously. "The pain that Mr. Xu feels every time he talks about his granddaughter is definitely not an act." Lin Yizhe smiled, "I also noticed one thing. I wonder if Wan'er has noticed it, it's this Mr. Xu always had a look of pain in his eyebrows when he looked at Wan'er, so that he didn't dare to look at Wan'er anymore. "Why is that?" Chen Wanqi asked. "I guess that Mr. Xu's granddaughter named 'Yan'er' may look very similar to Wan'er, or she may have a different appearance, but similar eyebrows, expressions and actions." Lin Yizhe sighed, "When he sees Wan'er, he will think of her The granddaughter who died tragically was so sad that she didn't dare to look at Wan'er again. " After hearing Lin Yizhe's explanation, Chen Wan felt sad for Xu Run, and she became even more angry towards Hu Xueyan. "Hu Guangyong, this thief, is so vicious! He really deserves to be cut into pieces!" Chen Wan said angrily. "There will be such a day, and he will not be the only one, Hu Guangyong!" Lin Yizhe sneered. "Husband, you want to¡ª¡ª" Chen Wan heard the overtone of Lin Yizhe's words, "This person is extremely powerful - is Kunyu sure about it?" "It doesn't matter whether he is sure or not, we have no choice. Don't get rid of him. This person, Hu Guangyong, is like a centipede that can live without stiffness; besides, based on the relationship between Hu Guangyong and this person, if I am an enemy of Hu Guangyong, I will definitely become an enemy of him. With this person's big heart, I will definitely not tolerate me, my father-in-law. Isn¡¯t it because of Wan¡¯er and I?¡± Chen Wan nodded, ¡°Kunyu, Wan¡¯er has nothing to fear. Just go ahead and do it¡ª¡± ¡°My good Wan¡¯er¡ª¡± Lin Yizhe reached out and stroked Chen Wan's smooth cheek, "But now, the first step we have to do is to get him out of Fujian." "Kunyu plans to take advantage of this?" Chen Wan somewhat understood Lin Yizhe's plan, asked. ¡°Let¡¯s interrogate the guy we caught first and then decide.¡± Lin Yizhe replied. "Then Wan'er will avoid it first." Chen Wan remembered that Lin Yizhe was going to interrogate the prisoner, and stopped. She knew that it was inconvenient for her to be present in such an occasion. "That's fine. Wan'er should go and rest first. Don't go over to Mr. Xu's place, lest he be sad to see you thinking about your granddaughter." Lin Yizhe nodded. After Chen Wan left, Lin Yizhe followed the servant to the stable where the gangster was imprisoned. "Uncle, that's him." The servant said, pointing to a big man dressed as a waiter whose hands were tied behind his back under the pillar. When the big man heard the servant speaking to Lin Yizhe, he suddenly raised his head, his eyes gleaming fiercely. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel strange when he saw that the big man's forehead was black and purple, with blood stains, and scratches on his face, but there was no injury on his body. "This man has been tied here since he arrived, preparing to be sent to the official. No one in the house has ever abused him." The groom leader saw the doubts in Lin Yizhe's heart and said quickly, "The injury on his head was caused when he arrived. Yes." Lin Yizhe suddenly remembered the scene in the alley and couldn't help but laugh. The injury on this man¡¯s head was probably caused by Caiyue using some unknown method. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel ashamed when he thought that Chen Wan and Cai Yue, a pair of masters and servants who looked so delicate and frail, could actually defeat such fierce men with extraordinary skills. In later generations, influenced by some friends in the army, he also had some knowledge of close combat techniques such as fighting and grappling. However, after "soul penetration" arrived here and regressed to the age of 18 for no reason, he discovered that he Although he has the memories of his previous life, all those fighting skills have disappeared. It is precisely because he is now a powerless white-faced scholar that he is so worried about Chen Wan and Cai Yue when they save people. I don¡¯t know if my pistol and rifle are still accurate "Grandpa is unlucky. Since he fell into your hands, I can kill or behead him at will! Don't even think of asking a single word from my grandfather's mouth!" The big man shouted violently. Lin Yizhe took back his thoughts. Hearing the rude words made by the big man, the head groom was furious. He just raised the whip in his hand to whip it down, but was stopped by Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe came to the big man, squatted down, and stared into the big man's eyes. "Look into my eyes." Lin Yizhe said calmly. "Look at your mother" The big man suddenly shrank in mid-sentence, his eyes suddenly widened, and a confused look appeared on his face. "What's your name?" "Ma Shenghou the one who returns victoriously, the marquis's lord My father gave me this name, hoping that I would become a marquis in the future But they all look down on me now ¡­Call me Horse Monkey" Hearing him rattling off a lot of words, the people in the stable laughed. "Who are you working for now? " Lin Yizhe asked again. "A bunch of us are running errands for Mr. Hu We, Mr. Hu, are a well-known figure" "What is Mr. Hu's name? " "Our Mr. Hu? what do you say that is? Let me think about itYes, I remembered it. Our Mr. Hu's name is Hu Guangyong, and his courtesy name is Xueyan" Hearing Ma Shenghou say Hu Xueyan's name, the people around him stopped laughing. Lin Yizhe turned to look at the boy next to him and made a gesture of writing. The boy immediately ran to get a pen and paper and began to write down everything Ma Shenghou said. How did Mr. Hu ask you to deal with the father-in-law named Xu? "Lin Yizhe continued to ask. "Sap, a set of sacks, big rocks, sink the river" "Why did Mr. Xu offend your Mr. Hu? To deal with him like this? " "That old man always comes to make trouble and ruins Mr. Hu's reputation outside, saying nonsense that Mr. Hu has robbed his daughter. How has Mr. Hu ever done that? It was bought above board. Toads with three legs are hard to find, but women with two legs are hard to find. Mr. Hu has a lot of money, what kind of woman can¡¯t be bought? Is it still necessary to grab it? Let me tell you, women nowadays recognize money. As soon as our Mr. Hu takes out the money, who won¡¯t be obedient? Even if they don¡¯t recognize the money, don¡¯t their parents recognize the money? Besides, our Mr. Hu either really fell in love with them or just wanted to see them fresh, so he dismissed them after a few days. That old man Xu is ignorant, of course we, Mr. Hu, have to give him some color" After hearing his answer, Lin Yizhe already had some concerns in his mind. Lin Yizhe asked a few more questions, and Ma Shenghou answered them without exception. He talked a lot and the book boy wrote it down word for word. After the book boy finished recording, he presented the recorded confession to Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe glanced at it quickly and clicked. Nodding, he stretched out his fingers to make a "drawing mark" motion. The boy was very smart and immediately took the ink pad box, opened it, dipped it on Ma Shenghou's tied fingers, then took the confession, printed it, and handed it over again. Lin Yizhe. After taking the confession, Lin Yizhe ended the hypnosis of Ma Shenghou. At this time, Ma Shenghou had not noticed it and shouted excitedly: "Kill or behead, it's up to you! Grandpa, I don¡¯t know how to recruit him! "Hearing his shout, the people around him all laughed. "You don't need to say anything now, because you have already done everything. Lin Yizhe waved the confession in front of him, specifically letting him see the fingerprints on it. When Ma Shenghou saw the confession, he had a look of confusion on his face, not realizing what he had just done under hypnosis. Lin Yizhe ordered his servants to keep an eye on Ma Shenghou, and returned to the room where Xu Run was resting with the confession. After Xu Run read the confession, he looked very peaceful. ¡°Here¡¯s the confession, what are Mr. Xu¡¯s plans? " Lin Yizhe asked. "I am not talented, but I am willing to listen to the young master's orders. "Xu Run said respectfully. "Mr. Xu knows that this confession alone and the physical evidence we have cannot kill Hu Guangyong. Lin Yizhe said. "I'm confused, please give me more details." " "Hu Guangyong has a ruthless nature and extremely careful mind. After he learns that the old gentleman has been rescued and a servant has been captured, he will inevitably destroy all physical evidence. Therefore, with our current strength, we cannot defeat him. What's more, he has a lot of money in his hands, so he will definitely manage it up and down. He has a backer behind him, and if he fails to defeat him, he will probably bite him back. " Lin Yizhe said, "For the current plan, it is better to make a fuss about the old gentleman's beating and use public opinion to make him lose his current official position and drive him out of Fuzhou. "Xu Run was silent for a moment after hearing what Lin Yizhe said. "This junior understands the pain in the old gentleman's heart, but if you want to avenge your granddaughter, you must not rush it. Lin Yizhe knew that Xu Run could not accept such a result, so he tried his best to enlighten him: "The thief tree has big roots and deep roots. If one blow cannot kill it, there will be endless troubles." To deal with rogue thieves, you should plan them slowly and wait for the opportunity to get rid of them in one fell swoop. Getting rid of a beetle is like getting rid of a carbuncle on the human body. It must be completely festered before it can be eradicated at the root. What did the old gentleman think? " Xu Run suddenly raised his head and looked at Lin Yizhe, his eyes suddenly tightened. "This junior thought that in order to get rid of the thief, one person must be eliminated -" Xu Run was shocked: "Your Excellency, you are saying -?¡± ¡°Shhh¡ª¡ª¡± Lin Yizhe made a silent gesture, ¡°This man and the Hu thief have long been one and the same. Sir, do you think that if we touch Hu Guangyong, he will stand by and watch? " Xu Run looked at the young man in front of him in a different way at this time, who was not yet twenty years old. He was shocked by his thoughts, but he couldn't find a word to refute. Indeed, if we want to get rid of Hu Guangyong, this No matter what, people can't get around it. He began to admire this young man's judgment and insight, and he immediately hit the key point of the contradiction. He is really a man who does great things - his future in this life is immeasurable. Sigh - it would have been great if I had met this life earlier, my granddaughter would not have suffered such a cruel attack, and maybe she would have a good ending, but the cruel thing is that there is no such assumption, it is all the same person who killed a thousand swords Damn by Hu Guangyong! ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please click! Text Chapter 38: First Test of Skills Since this young man had thought of everything, only he could avenge Yan'er's revenge. Xu Run quickly made a decision in his heart - but before that, he had to figure out a problem. "Everything that your Excellency said is gold and jade. But there is still something unclear about the old man. Your Excellency and the old man are not relatives, so why do you want to help the old man like this?" "Since you asked, sir, I might as well tell you frankly." Lin Yizhe seemed to have been waiting for a long time. As if referring to Xu Run's question: "Mr. Chen, a humble concubine, was favored by thieves before she came out of the palace. She wanted to take her as a partial concubine. After being rejected, she harbored a grudge. On the day of the junior's marriage, she actually tricked me. He drank strong alcohol and fell asleep. He wanted to kill me and make Zhuo Jing a "housekeeper". Fortunately, his evil plan did not succeed. Even now, I feel shuddering that my husband and I are incompatible with each other. , From that day on, Lin vowed in his heart that he would get rid of this thief. In this way, can the doubts in the old man's mind be resolved? " No need to hide anything, Xu Run believed that what Lin Yizhe said was true after seeing Chen Wan. There will be no more doubts and hesitations. He, this man named Lin Yizhe, is the only one who can avenge his granddaughter. "What you said is true, I admire you. I am willing to listen to your orders, just to get justice for my granddaughter as soon as possible. Please accept my respect." Xu Run said, and knelt down with a "pop" and was about to kowtow. Lin Yizhe hurriedly stepped forward and held Xu Run's body, "How could the old gentleman offend the junior like this? Please get up quickly - given the current situation, the gentleman will accompany the junior to see Mr. Shen Baozhen tomorrow" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù When Luo Cuihuan returned to Hu Xueyan¡¯s room, Hu Xueyan still seemed a little confused. When he saw Luo Cuihuan arriving, he immediately stood up. "Master, everything is done." Luo Cuihuan broke the news before Hu Xueyan could ask questions, "You can rest assured." "How did you do it?" Hu Xueyan took her hand and sat down, a little anxiously. asked. Although Hu Xueyan asked vaguely, Luo Cuihuan still understood what he was most worried about and couldn't help but smile charmingly. "The master will definitely not be able to guess what I am doing. No one in this world will know the whereabouts of that woman from now on." "Tell me quickly, my dear, hurry up!" Luo Cuihuan sat on Hu Xueyan's lap came up, and came close to his ear, as if she wanted to tell him. Hu Xueyan was listening with bated breath, but unexpectedly Luo Cuihuan blew softly into his ear. Hu Xueyan felt his ears itching and couldn't help but shrink his neck. Seeing Hu Xueyan's appearance, Luo Cuihuan chuckled. "Master, don't be anxious. In a few days, when the things are ready and sent back, I will know what happened." Luo Cuihuan said with a smile. "If you don't tell me what's going on, I won't sleep for the next few days." Hu Xueyan pretended to be angry and glared at her, "Do you still want me to stay with you at night?" " Ouch, don't be angry, sir, Cui Huan will tell you" Luo Cuihuan chuckled and leaned into Hu Xueyan's ear again, whispering a few words. After hearing what Luo Cuihuan did to Xu Yaner¡¯s body, Hu Xueyan¡¯s eyes showed disbelief. "Are you relieved now, sir?" Luo Cuihuan smiled. "Sure enough, it is a foolproof plan. I heard that such things are worth tens of thousands of gold. How did you come up with it?" Hu Xueyan listened to the answer Luo Cuihuan told him. He was shocked by Luo Cuihuan's boldness and also surprised by this method. Unbelievable. "Isn't the master worried about how to buy gifts for Mr. Zuo these days? Cuihuan wanted to share the worries of the master, so she started thinking about it" Luo Cuihuan said with a smile, "Now that's good, you can say that you kill two birds with one stone. If you send me a gift, Master Zuo will definitely be satisfied" "Cui Huan is really thoughtful" Hu Xueyan said with gratitude and affection as he looked at the fourth aunt in his arms who was full of emotions. "What I want to think about now is not this matter, but what I should do if Mr. Shen listens to the boy named Lin and comes to question him." Luo Cuihuan fell into Hu Xueyan's arms comfortably and said in a tired voice. "What's there to say? There's no real evidence, and even Shen Baozhen wouldn't dare do anything to him." Hu Xueyan became hardened now, completely different from the fearful and anxious Liu Shen Wuzhu before, "He just wants to touch me, Zuo I can¡¯t go to my father¡¯s house!¡± ¡°So, can I spend some time with Cui Huan tonight?¡± Luo Cuihuan hugged Hu Xueyan and asked softly. Hu Xueyan leaned over and looked at her. The more he looked at her, the more he fell in love with her. He couldn't help but kiss her. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù After listening to Xu Run¡¯s story, Shen Baozhen watched Ma Shenghou again.As he confessed, his brows were furrowed, and his face was as dark as water for a moment. "If that's the case, the shipmaster is really serious about keeping him Hu Guangyong." Shen Baozhen pondered for a while, then helped Xu Run, who was prostrate in front of him, up, "Mr. Xu, please get up." "Thank you, Mr. Shen, for making the decision for me." Xu Run Standing up in tears. "Mr. Xu, Hu Guangyong did such a thing. He is worse than a beast. I will not tolerate him." Shen Baozhen said, "This case is based only on the old gentleman's words and the confession of the evil servant. It is difficult to convict him. This case The matter needs to be discussed in the long term. "I am willing to listen to Master Shen's arrangements," Xu Run said with tears. "Kunyu, please accompany Mr. Xu back. I have to discuss this matter with Shoushan." Shen Baozhen said. Lin Yizhe understood Shen Baozhen's thoughts and retreated with Xu Run. Shen Baozhen watched the two people leave, walked around the room for a while, and thought for a long time before ordering someone to invite Zhou Kaixi to come over. Not long after, Zhou Kaixi arrived. Shen Baozhen stood aside and told Zhou Kaixi that Xu Run was almost killed when he was assassinated by Hu Xueyan. He also showed Zhou Kaixi the confession of the evil servant of the Hu Mansion. "It is unconscionable to kill an old man in broad daylight, and the evil servant has already confessed that it was Hu Guangyong, so this matter cannot be false. If it can be proven that the evil servant who committed the crime is a member of the Hu family, then This matter is certain." After reading the confession, Zhou Kaixi said, "I just don't know why the old man offended him and made him do this in broad daylight." "How could a seventy-year-old man offend him?" Shen Baozhen sighed, "To be so vicious, this person has such a human nature, I'm afraid he won't be able to be used in the future, but this person is also relied on by Zuo Gong" "Doing such evil is not allowed by heaven." Zhou Kaixi saw hesitation on Shen Baozhen's face. Colorful, he said, "If this matter is not handled impartially, word will spread, and the people's anger will be difficult to quell. If it spreads to the ears of good commentators, I will be reported indiscriminately, and I am afraid that it will be another disaster for our shipping administration." Big disaster." "Yeah! No matter what, Hu Guangyong can't be used anymore." Zhou Kaixi's words reminded Shen Baozhen of the Wu Tang incident, and he had already made up his mind. It's just that he is still a little worried about how Zuo Zongtang will react once Hu Guangyong resigns from the shipping administration. "Master Zuo, I will write a letter with you and explain the details clearly. Master Zuo will understand your difficulties," Zhou Kaixi said. "That's all we have to do." Shen Baozhen sighed. While the two were talking, a servant came to report in a panic: "Sir, it's not good! Mr. Hu Mr. Hu's house has been surrounded by people! It is said that Mr. Hu has allowed his servants to commit murder, and wants Hu to do it." Please give me an explanation" "What!" Shen Baozhen stood up from his chair in surprise. Zhou Kaixi's expression also changed. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Hu Guangyong! You are committing crimes and killing people in broad daylight! Why are you pretending to be a good person! Hand over the murderer quickly!" "Hu Guangyong ! Come out and give me an explanation! Why are you pretending to be a coward?" "Why did you offend me like this?" "Hu Guangyong! Our people in Rongcheng have always been honest and respectful. You despicable people don¡¯t want to ruin the reputation of our land. Get out of Rongcheng!¡± ¡°Hu Guangyong! Come out! Give us Rongcheng people an explanation!¡± "Ghost!" "Hu Guangyong! Come out! Come out!" Hu Xueyan felt confused when he heard the shouts coming from outside the courtyard wall. He subconsciously looked at Luo Cuihuan and the housekeeper, who looked panicked. Although Luo Cuihuan was calm on the surface, he was also very panicked at the moment. She never expected that such a situation would occur. "How could this happen?" Hu Xueyan's face was full of panic, "This what can we do!" "The news must have been released by someone named Lin." Luo Cuihuan said calmly, " Ever since I came to Rongcheng to work as a shipping agent to purchase this fat job, there have been many jealous people. Normally I can¡¯t find any way to get the job done, so this time I got wind of the situation and it was expected" "This guy surnamed Lin is really a man. It's so difficult to deal with, why didn't I notice it before" Hu Xueyan said bitterly, but was interrupted by shouts from outside. "Hu Guangyong! Come out and give us an explanation! If you don't come out! We will burn your house down!" Along with the shouts, there were bursts of "dong dong dong" knocking sounds on the courtyard door. Hu Xueyan's face suddenly turned pale. He knew very well what would happen if the angry people broke in.   "What can we do?" the housekeeper cried out, his face completely drained of color, and he was obviously extremely frightened. Luo Cuihuan had no idea at this time. Several people were helpless, but the noise outside the hospital seemed to have become quieter. The concierge hurried over, "Master, Master Shen Master Shen is here!" The concierge reported to Hu Xueyan in surprise while wiping the sweat on his face. He was happy because someone finally came to rescue the master, but suddenly he suddenly It was discovered that Hu Xueyan's face became even uglier. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª The second update is here! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 39: A clever plan to drive away the tiger Hu Xueyan could no longer stand at this time, one hand started to tremble, and he couldn't say a word. It was Luo Cuihuan who said: "Please come back soon!" At this time, facing the angry crowd at the door of Huzhai, Shen Baozhen, who had just got off the sedan, said loudly: "Fellows! Please come back for the time being! I will give this matter to Rongcheng. Please tell me, everyone!" After Shen Baozhen's kind words, the crowd gradually dispersed, and Lin Yizhe saw the large bundles of firewood piled beside the courtyard wall and the rubble on the ground. Block, I couldn't help but chuckle in my heart. He had predicted before that after he revealed the bad behavior of the evil servants in the Hu Mansion, someone would come to trouble Hu Xueyan, but he did not expect that the scale would be much larger than he imagined. It seems that this "red-top tycoon" offends a lot of people on weekdays! If Shen Baozhen hadn't arrived in time, Hu Xueyan would have been in really big trouble today. After the crowd receded, the concierge of the Hu Mansion welcomed him out with great gratitude, then opened the door and invited Shen Baozhen, Zhou Kai, Xilin Yizhe and others to enter the mansion. Entering the courtyard, Lin Yizhe looked around. Unlike the simplicity outside the courtyard wall, there is a unique atmosphere inside the courtyard. No matter the hall or the wing rooms, they are all decorated with carved beams and paintings, and the furnishings everywhere exude an atmosphere of luxury. Lin Yizhe had no intention of watching Hu Xueyan's display, but his eyes were focused on the place where Xu Yan'er might be imprisoned. Shen Baozhen didn't look around like him. When he saw Hu Xueyan hurriedly greeted him with a smile on his face, he waved his hands expressionlessly and walked straight to the living room with Zhou Kaixi. The group came to the living room, and the guests and hosts took their seats. Hu's servants served tea. Hu Xueyan was about to explain, but Shen Baozhen didn't let him speak. Instead, he directly took out Ma Shenghou's confession, put it on the table, and pushed it to In front of Hu Xueyan. Hu Xueyan picked up the confession and only glanced at it, cold sweat broke out immediately. "Is this person from your house?" Shen Baozhen waited until Hu Xueyan finished reading and asked calmly. "Thisis." Hu Xueyan replied in a low voice. "Is everything he confessed here true?" Shen Baozhen stared at Hu Xueyan closely, and his eyes became extremely sharp for a moment. Hu Xueyan was like a thorn in his back, and he could hardly sit on his chair and fell to his knees. "Sir! This is unjust for my humble position!" Hu Xueyan said with a crying voice, "The old man always slandered me because of some trivial matters many years ago. He was not popular enough, so he did such a thing" "You mean, you were not the one responsible for this?" Shen Baozhen asked in a deep voice. "This is absolutely not the case!" Hu Xueyan was determined, and in order to make Shen Baozhen believe in him, he even made a poisonous oath, "If you dare to deceive the Lord in your humble position, you will be cut to pieces in the future!" "Then, it is he who wants to do this. Are you taking it out on me?" Shen Baozhen snorted, picked up the tea bowl and took a sip. "This you don't know something, this person is suffering from madness, his mind is different from ordinary people, and he was abandoned by his family. I thought that his life experience was pitiful, and he followed me for many days, so I kept him in the house and let him do it." Some miscellaneous things, I think that day this person heard what I said about my father-in-law, and then he started to have this harmful idea" Hearing that Hu Xueyan was so anxious that he said such words, Lin Yizhe felt in his heart Although it was funny, I couldn't help but admire his eloquence and courage. When things got to this point, Hu Xueyan risked his life and refused to admit his guilt in order to save his life. After hearing Hu Xueyan¡¯s defense, Shen Baozhen¡¯s expression did not soften. He stared closely into Hu Xueyan¡¯s eyes. Hu Xueyan did not dare to look at him. He lowered his head slightly and avoided his gaze intentionally or unintentionally. "The old man surnamed Xu wants to accuse you of letting a servant commit a murder. What do you want?" Shen Baozhen asked again. "This is all due to the lax control of the servants in my humble position, which has led to trouble. If the master wants to sue the officials and accuses me of allowing his servants to commit murder, I have nothing to say. But if it is said that I, Hu, are the instigator and intend to harm him. "Hu Xueyan cannot bear this crime," Hu Xueyan said hurriedly, "I am willing to let the government investigate and search at will. If the victim wants compensation, I will have no objection." "The matter is now over. I don¡¯t want to say anything more, so you can do it yourself.¡± Shen Baozhen said in a deep voice, ¡°Leave your duties at the shipyard to Mr. Zhou in the next two days, so as not to miss the important matter due to the heated discussions outside.¡± After handing over the shipping procurement errand, Hu Xueyan was shocked. He could hear the determination in Shen Baozhen's words, but he still couldn't help but want to keep his position. After all, shipping administration procurement is a big job! ¡°This Sir, since I took up the post of ship owner, I have not neglected my duty in my humble duties¡±"If something like this happens to you, do you think you can continue to stay here?" Zhou Kaixi, who had been silent, said coldly. "The servant went crazy and committed crimes rashly. I didn't know anything about it beforehand, so I didn't control him strictly" Before Hu Xueyan could finish his words, Zhou Kaixi interrupted him. "It's better not to say these words." Zhou Kaixi sneered, "Master Shen and I believe you for the time being, but if Wu Tang and others were here, would we believe you?" Hu Xueyan trembled violently and looked up. Looking at Zhou Kaixi, he couldn't help but lower his head when he met Zhou Kaixi's burning gaze. Indeed, as Zhou Kaixi said, if Wu Tang was still the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, what happened this time would be enough to finish him off. "No matter what, you can't escape the crime of lax control and allowing your servants to commit crimes." Shen Baozhen looked slightly calmer and said, "The shipbuilding industry is an unprecedented undertaking, and you are also responsible for the important procurement. It is easy for people to be jealous. This matter has been spread out, and the reputation of the shipping administration has been greatly damaged. It is a last resort for you to resign." "For such a trivial matter, you have to resign. , Mr. Zuo knows that he will not agree." Hu Xueyan was a little anxious, so he simply carried out his great supporter Zuo Zongtang. "I will report it to Mr. Zuo." A flash of anger flashed in Shen Baozhen's eyes, "I think Mr. Zuo will not neglect the public affairs for personal reasons and miss the important national affairs." "I will write a letter and explain it to Mr. Zuo. Details." Zhou Kaixi said in a deep voice, "It is related to the future plans of the shipping administration. Mr. Zuo will make an impartial decision." Hu Xueyan lowered his head as if struck by frost and stopped talking. Seeing Hu Xueyan¡¯s dejected look, Lin Yizhe felt secretly happy in his heart. The revenge of Hu Xueyan¡¯s previous plot against Hu Xueyan who almost died drunkenly had finally been avenged. After leaving Hu Mansion and returning home, Shen Baozhen asked Lin Yizhe to invite Xu Run and tell him what happened in Hu Mansion. "Thank you, sir, for taking the initiative for me and redressing my grievances." Xu Run thanked him. "Although there was a confession from the evil servant, Hu called this man a madman and insisted that he was not the instigator. It may be difficult to solve the problem before his accomplices are brought to justice. Hu also said that he was willing to compensate the old man for the medical treatment expenses of one thousand taels. , I have picked it up for the old man." Shen Baozhen said, taking out a banknote from "Fukang Bank" and handing it to Xu Run, "Take it, old man, and take good care of yourself." Xu Run thanked Shen Baozhen and took the banknote with both hands. Shen Baozhen looked at the stooped old man with a haggard face wrapped in thick gauze on his head. He felt pity and asked, "Does the old man have any plans for the future?" "The old man has nowhere to go now," Xu Run replied. , "If Mr. Lin doesn't dislike it, I would like to stay with him and be a master, do what I can to repay the kindness of saving my life." Hearing Xu Run's answer, Shen Baozhen looked surprised, and he turned around to look Looking at Lin Yizhe, Lin Yizhe also looked very surprised. "Since the old gentleman has nowhere to go and is injured, it might as well stay at Kunyu's place for now." Shen Baozhen thought for a while and nodded, "I can tell that the old gentleman is very knowledgeable, and Kunyu is nearby. Ask for advice." "Thank you, Master Shen," Xu Run said again. Lin Yizhe quickly stepped forward to help the old man up. Seeing the expectation hidden in the old man's eyes, Lin Yizhe's heart felt heavy. He knew that driving Hu Xueyan away from the shipping administration was only the first step. And after taking this step, he will face more storms in the future! At night, Hu Mansion, inner house. "Master, don't be angry. In fact, it is a good thing to leave the shipyard, a place of right and wrong." Seeing that Hu Xueyan had been depressed since Shen Baozhen and Zhou Kaixi left, she comforted him softly. "Oh? How do you say this?" Hu Xueyan asked angrily. "Ever since I took over the shipbuilding procurement business, I have been working in wind and rain all year round. I rarely have any free time. It looks like a fat job. In fact, the gross profit is not much, but I have to bear a huge responsibility. , why bother to come?" Luo Cuihuan said. After listening to Luo Cuihuan¡¯s words, Hu Xueyan suddenly understood and couldn¡¯t help but nod his head. "The shipyard has been running for so long, but it can only get in and out. It's like a brave man who eats money. I don't know when it will end." Luo Cuihuan curled her lips and continued, "Steam ships have been built, and they are not the same now. At that time, I didn't need to suppress the bandits, and I didn't know what use it would be. This was the errand arranged by Mr. Zuo. I just had to do it. If I were the master, I would do it myself before Mr. Shen came to chase me. Quit this crappy job."   "You can! You can!" Hu Xueyan stood up with a smile and hugged Luo Cuihuan. Luo Cuihuan giggled and fell into his arms. "However, I really can't swallow the breath of letting people go like this." Hu Xueyan thought of the faces Shen Baozhen and Zhou Kaixi gave him, and still couldn't get rid of his anger. "Shen Baozhen turned his elbows outward. I believe Mr. Xu His one-sided words must have been instigated by the boy named Lin; but Zhou Kaixi, a villain, always works for Zuo Gong, and he actually added insult to injury to me" "A gentleman's revenge is never too late in ten years. This time, I can take full advantage of him. Retreat, why worry about not being able to take revenge?" Luo Cuihuan smiled and held Hu Xueyan's slightly twisted face with her hands, and said with a sweet smile. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect and recommend! Text Chapter 40 New Inventions in the Bedroom Luo Cuihuan's words immediately reminded Hu Xueyan of the dead Xu Yan'er, and he couldn't help but feel a little nervous. He looked around, as if he was afraid that the ghost of Xu Yan'er's death would come to his door. "Shen Zhou is easy to deal with, but the guy surnamed Lin is difficult to deal with." Luo Cuihuan remembered that all the countermeasures she had worked so hard to come up with were useless, and said unwillingly, "We have prepared so much this time. He wanted to persuade Mr. Shen to investigate Xu Yan'er's matter, but he didn't expect that he didn't mention it at all. He knew that the master had many enemies in business, but he actually used public sentiment to play such a trick. He was very clever" "Yes! I really underestimated this guy named Lin before. I didn't expect him to be a powerful character. I have to be very alert to deal with him in the future." Hu Xueyan said bitterly, "This time, I admit defeat. Next time, it won't be that cheap" At this moment, the housekeeper hurried in and saw Hu Xueyan and Luo Cuihuan sitting together hugging each other. He was stunned for a moment. He didn't want to leave, and it didn't matter if he didn't leave. He looked abnormal. Awkward. "You are so panicked! What are you doing! I think you are getting worse and worse at doing things!" Hu Xueyan let go of Luo Cuihuan in his arms and scolded the housekeeper angrily. "Masterthat" The housekeeper seemed even more at a loss when he was given this training. Luo Cuihuan noticed that the housekeeper was holding something wrapped in red silk. She understood what was going on. She stood up with a smile and asked, "Is the thing done?" "It's done, Fourth Madam, the person over there just came. Sent here." The butler bowed his waist and replied with a smile as if he was receiving an amnesty. Hu Xueyan couldn't help but froze after hearing the butler's answer. He saw Luo Cuihuan step forward to take the red silk bag and open it, revealing a small, white and shiny porcelain statue of a lady wrapped inside. Unlike many porcelain statues of ladies of this era, this is a statue of a lady without any clothes! "This is" Hu Xueyan couldn't help but feel dizzy when he saw this lifelike statue of an undressed lady staring at him and smiling. ¡°One day is a hundred days of kindness to husband and wife, let¡¯s leave this as a memory for the master!¡± Luo Cuihuan smiled and stuffed the porcelain statue into Hu Xueyan¡¯s hands. Hu Xueyan stroked the porcelain statue with his hand. The porcelain statue was as smooth as jade, and it felt as if it had touched Xu Yan'er's skin again. "It is indeed the best quality, with uncanny craftsmanship." Hu Xueyan couldn't help but admire. "Master likes it so much, you might as well sleep with it in your arms tonight." Luo Cuihuan said as if he was a little jealous when he saw Hu Xueyan couldn't put it down. "No matter how good things are, they are still dead things. How can they be compared to my Hua Cuihuan that explains my language?" Hu Xueyan seemed to have forgotten that the housekeeper was there, and stretched out his hand to hug Luo Cuihuan. Luo Cuihuan gently pinched his waist and eyes with her hand. , before he reacted. "It's nothing, you can go down. Oh, by the way, that cabinet will be delivered to the bank tonight." "Yes, sir." The butler bowed and agreed, but did not step away immediately. Luo Cuihuan knew why the housekeeper didn't leave immediately, so she squeezed Hu Xueyan's hand again. Hu Xueyan was stunned for a moment, and then he understood. He coughed dryly and said, "You've been doing pretty well lately. I said before If you pass, I will give it to you, Xiaohong, in Madam's room. "Thank you, Master!" If you have any orders, I will go through fire and water, even if I die!" The housekeeper raised his head and accidentally met Luo Cuihuan's eyes. He wanted to say something to thank Aunt Luo Si, but when the words came to his mouth, he still swallowed unconsciously. down. "Go down." Luo Cuihuan nodded slightly, indicating that she understood the housekeeper's intention. The housekeeper got up from the ground, bowed to salute the two of them, and then quickly exited. Hu Xueyan and Luo Cuihuan were the only two people left in the room. Hu Xueyan placed the small porcelain figure next to the candlestick on the table, hugged Luo Cuihuan into his arms, and reached out to untie the skirt of her chest. After some groping, Hu Xueyan felt that Unable to enjoy herself in the chair, she hugged Luo Cuihuan. Just because he was old and lacked physical strength, he was already out of breath after taking a few steps. He quickly rushed to the bed. He couldn't hold his hands anymore and unconsciously let go. Luo Cuihuan fell heavily onto the canopy bed. Luo Cuihuan screamed "ouch" and the canopy bed couldn't help but make a "creak" shaking sound. . Hu Xueyan quickly took off his clothes, threw them on the floor, then jumped onto the bed like a hungry wolf hunting for food, and pounced on Luo Cuihuan. As the canopy bed kept shaking, the dim candlelight reflected the figures of a man and a woman who were in disarray under the curtain. As the candlelight continued to shake, the eyes of the porcelain lady statue on the table just looked at the canopy bed.In the ? direction, that pretty face seemed to show a strange sneer Unlike Hu Xueyan's crazy venting of lust after the disaster was over, at this moment, also in bed, Lin Yizhe was working on an invention that could change history. . "How does Yi Wan'er feel wearing it here?" In the canopy bed in the bedroom, Lin Yizhe asked Chen Wan while admiring Chen Wan wearing the "new style underwear" designed and cut by himself. "It's good, it's just that it looks a little too glamorous" Chen Wan looked at herself in the mirror wearing the red undershirt designed by her husband. She was so gorgeous that she couldn't help but blush. She never thought that she would look so beautiful after putting on this shameful dress. "Actually, Wan'er is still beautiful." Lin Yizhe smiled and hugged his little wife, caressed her belly, suppressed the desire in his heart, and gave her a deep kiss. There is no way, since his little wife became pregnant, his days of "spring snacks every night" are over. In order to pass the long boring night, he accidentally started his "great dream" of becoming an underwear designer on his young wife. The underwear Chen Wan is wearing now, which combines the advantages of the traditional bellyband of the Qing Dynasty and the advantages of modern bras, is Lin Yizhe's idea. As a psychological counselor, Lin Yizhe knows that if someone asks which part of a woman's body they pay attention to first, many people will say the face, the breasts, the buttocks, or the legs, but very few people will say it at the beginning. Pay attention to a woman's neck, shoulders, and back. In fact, these are the parts that cannot be ignored. People often say that some women are attractive and look nothing at first, but become more and more beautiful the more you look at them; some women are impatient and are stunning at first sight, but get bored after a long time. The neck, shoulders, and back are the kind of parts that are attractive to look at. These parts are neither eye-catching nor alarming. They play an "ambiguous" role in terms of sexiness: subtle, calm, and rich in aftertaste. The bellyband embellishes these attractive parts in a unique way. A thin thread holds the neck, and two ribbons tie the thin waist. The small bellyband allows young girls to show off their beautiful youth, especially the white ones. The neck, shoulders and back are so enviable. The style of bellybands makes people feel that they have a long aftertaste. Such a simple thing can instantly display the softness, sexiness and other characteristics of women in a suitable way. It has a unique flavor and fully displays the elegance and mystery of oriental women. Although the bellyband is beautiful, its shortcomings are also very obvious, that is, it cannot support the chest, and its protective effect in maintaining the curve is not obvious. Based on his own research, Lin Yizhe combined modern bras with traditional Chinese bellybands and designed a unique "Lin's Underwear". In his original era, his designs had always stayed on the computer drawing board. And he never expected that after traveling through time and space, he would have the opportunity to turn his design into reality. Of course, thanks to Chen Wan and her team of ingenious maids such as Caiyue, this work was able to be produced so quickly and smoothly. Girls in this era will be laughed at if they don¡¯t know how to be a prostitute or their prowess is poor. Lin Yizhe looked at Chen Wan, who looked extremely charming in the underwear he designed, and a bold idea suddenly came to his mind. As a time traveler, he knows that it will take until the early 20th century for bras to truly become popular and become a necessity for women¡¯s bodies! Can I release the breasts of women from the Eastern and Western worlds from conservative clothing now? Because now, whether in the East or the West, the constraints on women's clothing are the same. For example, in the West, the slender waist created by tight underwear made of steel bones and whale baleen has long been considered to be a deformed beauty that can be compared with China's small feet, which harms women. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Tight underwear was originally a patent of the aristocracy. It was used to form a funnel-shaped upper body to achieve breast enlargement, waist and buttocks. The breasts are held up through hard steel supports, the waist is tightened, and the waist meat is squeezed into the abdomen or chest. In the eyes of the early upper class, this not only formed an elegant posture, but also showed that the wearer had a "restrained and noble" demeanor. The popularity of aristocrats soon affected all social classes. It is said that the small waist created by tight underwear can reach about 15 or 16 inches. The tight underwear caused rib displacement and fracture, displacement of internal organs, and difficulty breathing. It has been restrained. Women in the West for more than four hundred years. The so-called "women should look good to please themselves", women's clothing has always been related to the aesthetic orientation of the entire society. In a patriarchal society, aesthetic orientation is undoubtedly determined by men. At that time, women in both the East and the West were "rigorous, docile, and fragile." However, tight underwear restricted women's movements and postures, making it difficult for them to breathe, like weak willows, and panting. This is why. And can you take advantage of "prescience"?The advantages of liberating women in the Eastern and Western worlds from the pain of beauty? This is another way to change history! And you may get unimaginable financial benefits from it! ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 41 Evidence of crime Lin Yizhe, who is familiar with history, clearly remembers that when the first person to obtain a bra patent and sew bras in batches applied for the patent, he produced hundreds of bras, but no one cared about him because he was not good at marketing. Later, the patent owner sold the patent to a company that produced tights for only $15,000 in cash. Later, someone made special economic calculations for him, and he lost $15 million on this patent alone! If you register a patent yourself and then run it well, you will make a lot of money! "What is Kunyu thinking about again?" Chen Wan asked when she saw Lin Yizhe staring at her intently, pushing him with a smile. "Wan'er looks so good in this dress, I can't get enough of it." Lin Yizhe said with a smile. "This kind of clothes will look good on any slender woman." Chen Wan said, "I'll ask Caiyue to come over tomorrow and make one according to the style. She will definitely look good in it." "That's right. , I remember Wan'er said that my aunt is a beautiful foreign woman. So Wan'er thinks that my aunt will like this kind of clothes?" Lin Yizhe suddenly thought of the Rothhill who was married to the Chen family before. The strange woman from the De family asked immediately. "My aunt has a very beautiful waist, and her skin is white and tender. If she wears this dress, she will definitely enchant my little uncle to death." Chen Wan covered her mouth and laughed, nodding vigorously, "Needless to say, aunt, I must like it. Wan'er has to make one for my aunt. "" Wan'er and Caiyue might as well make a few more. It will be of great use." Lin Yizhe already had an idea in his mind. "It just so happened that Hu Guangyong's uncle gave it to us. Wan'er will set up a special room at that time, and she and Caiyue will be thinking about cutting out more new styles." Chen Wan said happily. During the day, Shen Baozhen had already told Lin Yizhe that he was planning to give the young couple the house that originally belonged to the shipping company where Hu Xueyan lived. After all, they were already independent. "If Hu Guangyong knew that his Xiuhe Mansion had returned to us, he would be furious." Lin Yizhe imagined Hu Xueyan's expression after learning the news, and felt extremely happy in his heart. But when he thought about what happened in this house, Lin Yizhe's brows unconsciously flashed a shadow. A few days later, after Hu Xueyan and Zhou Kaixi finished handing over, they voluntarily moved out of the house originally assigned to him by the shipping administration, and first moved to "Fukang Bank". And on this day, Lin Yizhe and Xu Run came to this big house early. At this time, the house was already empty, and all the original furnishings in the house had been moved away. Seeing the overturned stone table and stone drum in the backyard garden, Lin Yizhe secretly sneered in his heart. Now Hu Xueyan can only find trouble here. At this time, Lin Yizhe had no intention of worrying about these trivial matters. He took Xu Run and walked straight to the backyard. "That day when I came here with Mr. Shen, I felt that there was something strange here. If my guess is correct, this must be the secret place where he insulted a good girl." Lin Yizhe pointed to a small house and said to Xu Run, "Not that day. We can enter. The house has been vacated today, so I invited my husband to come and take a look early in the morning." After hearing Lin Yizhe's words, the muscles on Xu Run's face trembled unconsciously. He looked at the closed door of the hut. Taking a deep breath, he stepped forward, stretched out his hands, pushed open the door, and entered the house. By this time, the house had become empty, and all the furniture and furnishings had disappeared. Xu Run stood there in a daze, looking around and finding nothing. He couldn't help but feel lost and shed tears. "I just advised you not to come, because I was afraid that you would be moved by the situation." Lin Yizhe said from behind Xu Run, "Sir has not fully recovered yet, so don't be too sad." "It's okay, my old bones can still hold up." Xu Run Run wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and hissed. "I have carefully observed Hu's house. It is said that Hu has thirteen rooms and concubines, but there are fourteen courtyards in the courtyard, and this extra courtyard is the most secret, and there are special personnel guarding the outside, prohibiting entry and exit. " Lin Yizhe wanted to divert Xu Run from his sadness, so he told him about the results of his analysis, "If something is abnormal, it must be a monster. So, if my guess is correct, Hu's evil deeds are here. "It's a pity that all the evidence of the crime has been eliminated by him." Xu Run sighed. "If people don't know, unless they don't do anything, there will always be some clues left." Lin Yizhe said, took out a magnifying glass, squatted on the floor and searched carefully with the sunlight coming in from outside the door. Xu Run looked at Lin Yizhe in surprise. He really couldn't imagine how the young man in front of him, who was not yet twenty years old, knew so much. After a while, Lin Yizhe stopped at a corner.Come down. "Sir, please come here and look here." Lin Yizhe said. Xu Run quickly came to Lin Yizhe and squatted down. Lin Yizhe handed the magnifying glass to Xu Run, pointed at a slightly black stain on the wooden floor and said: "This is the mark of blood soaking. Although it has been After repeated scrubbing, the blood stains had been washed away, but because the blood flowed so violently at that time, the blood had penetrated into the texture of the wooden board and could not be completely eliminated, so there were traces like this. " Xu Run stared at the magnifying glass, although there were no more tears in his eyes. , but his hands kept shaking. "I will ask someone to take down this floor and keep it. It will be needed in the future." Lin Yizhe gently held the old man's hand holding the magnifying glass, took off the magnifying glass, and helped the old man up, "Sir, please don't be sad. Keep this useful life for the future," Lin Yizhe advised again. Xu Run suppressed his sadness, shook Lin Yizhe's hand and nodded. Lin Yizhe and Xu Run stood up and came to the door. The sunny sun outside the door gradually rose, bathing the figures of the old, one young and the other in a golden glow. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù On the official road, a convoy of long carriages was winding forward. On a carriage, Hu Xueyan looked out the window and saw Looking at Fuzhou City in the golden glow and the blue sea and sky in the distance, I still feel angry with myself. "Let's ride on a donkey and read the songbook and see! The eldest son of the Lin family! I, Hu Guangyong, will not repay this humiliation, and I swear that I will not be a human being!" After Xu Run sued Hu Xueyan for "committing a servant to commit murder," the government accepted the case, and the murderer The evil servant Ma Shenghou has been taken into custody by the government. The government searched for his accomplices but failed to find them, so they sentenced Ma Shenghou to death and reported to the Ministry of Punishment for execution in the future. Hu Xueyan was also ordered to pay one thousand taels of silver as compensation for Xu Run's medical expenses. After the news came out, Hu Xueyan knew that he could no longer stay in Fuzhou City, but he did not want to go to the northwest to join Zuo Zongtang, so he finally decided to return to his hometown in Hangzhou. Yesterday, he had ordered someone to send his letter to Zuo Zongtang's residence. Although he knew that it would take time to send the letter back and forth, and it was likely that by the time the letter reached Zuo Zongtang's hands, the matter would be irreversible, he still held on to a glimmer of hope. In the ship administration office, Shen Baozhen was writing a memorial at his desk, reporting the progress of the ship administration to the court. In the memorial, he learned the lesson from the last river bank collapse incident, and did not mention too much about Hu Xueyan's arousal due to his servant's murder. People were angry and resigned. "The key to shipbuilding is not to move the chisel or move the vertebrae, but to draw pictures and set the pattern. Chinese craftsmen have many eyes and do not know how to read, and they are doing their own thing. They are afraid that when the ship is completed, they may not be able to understand the progress of the whole ship, so they specially start painting In the second section of the museum, we selected bright young men who were familiar with drawing to teach them. One learned ship drawings, and the other learned machinery. The drawings were mastered over a long period of time, and the remaining copies were not forgotten. There were also many iron leaf nails needed for the slipway and the hull. It was difficult to wait for iron. The factory had to be built in two areas first so that it could be built at any time, so a small ironworks was built. There was a lot of rain in the spring, so work had to be stopped for fear of wasting the day, so maintenance had to be planned in advance, so a plank shed was built on the nearby slipway and the lime was pounded. , hammering and chiseling the stone tablets, fearing that they would be loose and meaningless and lead to laziness, so there was a move to build wooden sheds in nearby foreign hotels. This situation should be dealt with at any time. Although the construction of Chenwei's steamship is strange, we should carefully observe the work of foreign craftsmen. The construction and milling are all based on the standard, and it is not difficult to find the method despite the wisdom of China. However, the work is troublesome and expensive, and it is extremely difficult. The seashore is narrow and the water is wide, and tens of millions of kilograms of machines are arranged in one corner. It is already too much trouble. If the machine moves and thunder strikes, especially if the inner part is heavy but the outer part is light, huge stones will be piled up around it to make the embankment solid, and the stones that are urgently needed in various factories will be recruited by craftsmen, but they will not be provided until the stone embankment is needed. It¡¯s hard to count, but I had to wait until the end of spring and early summer, and in the first month of this spring, the wind was fierce and the tide was blowing from time to time. Fortunately, the factory site has been changed, and there are huge mountains blocking it, so the factory area is safe. However, the typhoon knocked down the houses downstream and the sound was like thunder. , many people will suffer. In order to ensure safety, we have to protect the huge piles in advance, but once and for all, the stone embankment will not be able to be relieved. " "At present, the stonemason is in a strange place, hoping to get a high price, and he will play if he is in a hurry, and he will run away if he is in a hurry. I have to show some restraints, in order to attract people, it is difficult to find stones; the iron factory is the first foundation, the largest material is used, there are more than ten places such as the mold factory, the cable factory, etc. The beams must be surrounded by many large beams, and the area is close to the water. , selected from all kinds of difficulties, deep rocks and deep valleys, a chariot to a branch, no money to spare, it will be flooded for ten months, it will be exhausted immediately, but the wait is very generous, this is the difficulty of needing wood It requires work, I dare not waste it How dare you waste money and miss the overall situation, dare not be arrogant and let down the expectations of the public, and how dare you tolerate vulgar sentiments. Fortunately, my emperor is sincere and sincere. Since the winter of last year, there has been less rain and more sunshine, so there is no damage. In the farmland, he strives for success and achieves rapid progress The ministers are meticulous in their affairs and will never be favored by others. For example, the supervisor Bei Jinda is slow to do things, the craftsman chief cloth is ungrateful and negative, and the Fujian supplementary road Hu Guangyong. If the emperor is not strict, the people will be angry, and they will be dismissed and dismissed. Therefore, Chinese and foreign craftsmen must strictly abide by the restrictions and teach with all their heart, so as not to cause trouble. When serving as officials, they should work hard at night, soak in the rain and wind, and enjoy the night. , if Heaven¡¯s heart is like this, and if people¡¯s hearts are like this, we can hope to achieve success. I would like to record the date of the shipbuilding and all the circumstances from the post four hundred miles away??¡± In order to prevent "giving others a handle" like the last time, after Shen Baozhen wrote the memorial, he asked Lin Puqing to read it again. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 42 Beauty is like jade "What the master said in this report is very appropriate." Lin Puqing said after reading it, "There is no need to mention the fact that Hu Guangyong used his servants to commit murder. There are people who will protect him. The master just told the central committee that he knew about it. Now Hu Guangyong has been with the central government." The shipping administration has nothing to do with it. Even if someone is involved in impeaching him, the shipping administration is not to blame. " "Yes! It must be like this for the sake of the shipping administration," Shen Baozhen sighed, "It's just that Zuo Gong is very unhappy. "Keeping Hu Guangyong here will cause a flurry of bullets, and I'm afraid Zuo Jigao will not be happy anymore. The ship management will also be ruined by then," Lin Puqing said disapprovingly. "That's right." Shen Baozhen laughed self-deprecatingly, "Neither left nor right will be happy anyway, so it's better to keep the shipping administration first." "So the matter has come to an end, and I don't want to dwell on it anymore." Lin Puqing said, " It's better to think more about the shipping management, and don't wait for Hu Guangyong to leave before something goes wrong again. " "Well, Shou Shan has already taken over, and Xiao Tao and Zhe'er are also helping him, so he should be fine," Shen Baozhen sighed. He said, "I'm really worried about the porridge factory" Since the weather this year is not as good as in previous years, typhoons are frequent and many people along the coast have been affected. Shen Baozhen was very worried when he saw this. While fully assisting Ma Xinyi Yinggui and others in disaster relief, he also helped himself He spent money to set up a porridge factory to provide relief to the victims. "Don't worry, sir! I'll take care of you here, so you don't have to worry too much." Lin Puqing comforted Shen Baozhen. In the early morning of this day, Lin Puqing got up early and prepared to go to the porridge factory to help the victims. "Wan'er has difficulty moving, so don't go there today." Lin Puqing advised distressedly when she saw that Chen Wan, who was already pregnant, came over early in the morning and was waiting to go to the porridge factory with her. "Kunyu said that Wan'er walking around more is good for the fetus." Chen Wan held Lin Puqing's arm like a little girl and said softly, "It happens that I have someone to take care of me with my aunt." "Kunyu This kid, I don¡¯t know, he just heard these nonsense from some French doctor." Lin Puqing nodded helplessly, "It's okay to go for a walk and come back after a while to avoid collisions and accidents." "Yes. "Chen Wan nodded vigorously. Seeing that Chen Wan, who was originally petite and exquisite, was now turned into this by Lin Yizhe, Lin Puqing couldn't help but feel like a "fist mother" in her heart. Lin Puqing and Chen Wan arrived at the porridge factory. At this time, the porridge factory had already started to serve porridge. The victims crowded forward one after another. The workers of the porridge factory shouted loudly and tried to maintain order while using large wooden spoons to pour the large pots into the porridge. The thick porridge that had been cooked inside was poured into the bowls of the victims. Lin Puqing came to a big pot to check on the porridge cooking situation. When the porridge factory manager saw Lin Puqing's arrival, he hurried over. "Madam, please see, today's porridge is cooked thickly." The steward smiled and inserted a chopstick into the porridge in the big pot and said. "That's very good." Lin Puqing nodded with satisfaction when she saw the chopsticks standing in the porridge without falling over. Lin Puqing looked around and saw that although the order of the victims receiving the porridge seemed a bit chaotic, there was not too much fighting. The people who received the porridge were squatting or sitting, drinking it sweetly. Lin Puqing and Chen Wan mainly focused on the homeless children, because after all, children are weak and cannot compete with adults. "The children are all over there, and there is a special stove for serving porridge to prevent adults from fighting over it." The person in charge seemed to understand what Lin Puqing and Chen Wan were thinking, and pointed to a porridge shed not far away with a smile. "Ma'am, would you like to come over and take a look?" Lin Puqing nodded, and she and Chen Wan and others walked towards the porridge shed dedicated to distributing porridge to children. As soon as Lin Puqing and his party entered the porridge shed, the children who were waiting to receive the porridge gathered around them and stretched out their hands. Chen Wan and Caiyue were already prepared and took out a rice cake they had brought. Each was distributed to the children. "Don't grab it, don't grab it! Everyone has a share!" Caiyue shared the rice cakes while stopping the children from fighting. Lin Puqing watched the distribution of rice cakes and tried her best to let all the children receive the rice cakes. At this time, she noticed a ragged girl sitting there quietly in a corner not far away. Looking at the blue sky in the distance, I was lost in thought. Lin Puqing looked at the girl curiously, because she had been paying attention to this girl for a long time. This is a girl about six or seven years old. She is thin and her clothes are shabby. She has never been like other children who receive porridge. When she sees people sharing porridge and other food, she swarms up and reaches out. When fighting for something, always stay aside quietly and wait until no one is fighting for it, then go and get your share. And when she sees that some young children have not grabbed it, she will give them the food she has received. The girl seemed to be aware that someone was staring at her. She turned her head and happened to be talking to Lin Pu.?¡¯s eyes met. Perhaps it was the girl¡¯s bright eyes that were as clear as a stream of autumn water that attracted her, Lin Puqing separated from the crowd and came to the girl¡¯s side. "Good boy, where are your parents?" Lin Puqing squatted down next to the girl, gently held her little hand, and asked. "Madam, my father is dead." The girl replied softly, "My mother I don't know who my mother is" "Poor child, what is your name?" Lin Puqing thought to herself. Compassionately, he asked again. "My name is Li Sizhu, I am the person who thinks of things in a quiet night, and I think of pine, bamboo and plum." The girl replied. "Sizhu, if I were to be your mother, would you be willing?" "Sizhu - willing" "Sizhu, be good, go home with your mother now." Chen Wan saw Lin Puqing pulling up the girl Er's hand seemed to be holding his own daughter's hand, and he couldn't help but be surprised. But when she saw the girl's eyes, she couldn't help but fall in love with her. At this time, she could not imagine what changes this girl named Li Sizhu would bring to her future life. ¡°This is¡± When Lin Yizhe saw the delicate and quiet girl standing in front of him, he felt a little dazed for a moment. The girl in front of him actually gave him a feeling of d¨¦j¨¤ vu! "Sizhu, this is my aunt." Caiyue saw Lin Yizhe's surprised look and introduced them with a smile, "Sister, this is the goddaughter that the old lady just adopted, Li Sizhu." "Hello, aunt," she called. Li Sizhu's girl looked a little flustered when she saw Lin Yizhe looking straight at her, lowered her head and said softly. Lin Yizhe was amused by her greeting. He realized that he might have frightened the girl just now, so he couldn't help but chuckle, narrowed his eyes and said, "In that case, shouldn't I call you uncle?" Li Sizhu asked him His face turned red as he spoke, and his head hung lower. "Yes! That's what a brother and sister should be like." Caiyue also laughed and teased her. "Brother" Li Sizhu looked up at Lin Yizhe and actually shouted like this. "Haha, uncle, did you hear that? You changed your mind, but, uncle, you have nothing to say?" Caiyue, who loves to joke, teased Lin Yizhe with a smile. "Of course you have to express it." Lin Yizhe raised his eyebrows, took out a small jade pendant from his sleeve, leaned down and put it on Li Sizhu's chest, "I'll give this piece of jade to my sister as a meeting gift. "This is an ancient jade dragon pendant from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The jade dragon curls up without claws. Its appearance is similar to the Hongshan jade pig dragon. It can be said that it is deeply influenced by the Hongshan jade culture, but the difference is that this kind of Shang and Zhou ancient jade It is made into a sheet, which is lighter and thinner than the Hongshan Jade Pig Dragon. The surface is also engraved with hook patterns, and the workmanship is more exquisite and meticulous. This piece of jade dragon pendant is made of Hetian green and white jade, with yellowish-brown soil Qin on it. Because it is a handed down artifact, after many years of appreciation and play, the surface of the jade has generated a precious light. At this time, it was hung on Li Sizhu's chest. Complementing each other, the beauty is even more gentle and subtle. ¡°It¡¯s so beautiful.¡± Caiyue praised. Lin Yizhe looked at Li Sizhu and was a little surprised that this piece of jade matched this girl so well, as if it was prepared for her. "Thank you, brother" Li Sizhu stroked the jade dragon pendant with her hand, and the corners of her eyes flickered. She didn't want others to see the tears in the corners of her eyes, so she quickly lowered her head. But Lin Yizhe still saw something strange about her. Lin Yizhe keenly felt that the girl in front of him who was already his "sister" might have an unusual life experience. "Did you just get this piece of jade from the antique shop?" Cai Yue was surprised that Lin Yizhe had conjured up such a beautiful piece of jade, but she knew the answer immediately as she was familiar with Lin Yizhe's preferences. "No, this was given to me by Mr. Riyige." Lin Yizhe shook his head and said with a smile, "It is said that it was given to him by a retired local official when he was suppressing hair growth in Ningbo. He thought it was a royal gift. I was so happy that I made the medal and hung it on my body for many days. Only later did I realize that it was a joke.¡± Hearing Lin Yizhe¡¯s explanation, Caiyue pursed her lips and smiled, and did not notice that Li Sizhu was hearing ¡°long hair¡±. When he said these two words, his face turned slightly pale. "How do foreigners understand the beauty of this jade?" Lin Puqing came out of the inner hall, happened to hear their conversation, and answered with a smile. Lin Puqing came to Li Sizhu, gently picked up the jade dragon pendant on Li Sizhu's chest, looked at it, and said softly to Li Sizhu: "There is an old saying, 'Gentlemen are better than virtues.??¡¯ words. This jade has five virtues, does Sizhu know? " Li Sizhu shook his head gently. " Jade is a beautiful stone with five virtues: benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, courage, and purity. 'Ren' means softness, kindness, and is as gentle as jade; 'Yi' means consistency inside and outside. Integrity and selflessness, just like jade. 'Zhi' means wisdom and transparency, just like the transparent color of jade. 'Courage' means steadfastness and unyielding, as solid and beautiful as this jade. 'Jie' means integrity, just like this jade. clean. Lin Puqing gently stroked the jade dragon pendant on Li Sizhu's chest and explained to Li Sizhu "Jade has five virtues", "My brother gave you this jade in the hope that you can be like this jade in the future!" understand? " "Mother's teachings, Sizhu has memorized them. "Li Sizhu nodded vigorously, and there was a hint of perseverance in his eyes, which made Lin Yizhe on the side feel moved. Lin Yizhe didn't know that the jade dragon pendant he gave her would accompany her throughout her life. ¡ª¡ª ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Ask for favorites! Please click! Text Chapter 43 Zuo Zongtang¡¯s Troubles August 25, the seventh year of Tongzhi (September 30, 1868), Xianliang Temple, Beijing. Zuo Zongtang, who had just returned to the resting place after the meeting between the empress dowagers of the two palaces, was sulking there. When he thought of the order issued to him, he became furious. "I ordered the troops to advance from east to west, pay attention to Jin's defense, and not let them flee inward" This was simply pointing at his nose and scolding him! However, it is no wonder that the empress dowagers of the two palaces were furious. The Nian bandits dared to invade the capital. How could the two palaces not be angry? Thinking of this, Zuo Zongtang couldn't help but feel a little panic in his heart. The reason why I suffered such humiliation from the empress dowagers of the two palaces was because of my "ineffective suppression". ¡°But we can¡¯t blame him, we can only blame the Nian bandits for being too cunning. Since he arrived in Shaanxi, the Nian bandits and the rest of the Changmao tribe were so "awed" by his reputation that they crossed the river eastward into Zhili without realizing it, and headed straight for the capital! The Nien bandits advanced, and the capital was shaken. The imperial court urgently ordered all troops and horses to come to the rescue. Even Prince Gong went into battle shirtless and led a team of soldiers and horses out to suppress the Nien. Fortunately, Li Hongzhang led his Huai army to arrive in time and annihilated the Nien near Wuqiao. Bandits, the government and the public breathed a sigh of relief. Until that time, Zuo Zongtang, who was far away in Shaanxi, did not know where the Nien bandits in his territory had gone to Zhili! This time, the empress dowagers of the two palaces summoned Zuo Zongtang. Although they did not say anything about Zuo Zongtang, they still ordered him to return to the northwest to defend himself, and specifically pointed out that the suppression of bandits should be "from east to west", which explains the problem. Do the two empress dowagers want to stay in the northwest forever? While Zuo Zongtang was thinking over and over again, a personal attendant came in to report and handed over Hu Xueyan's letter. Zuo Zongtang waved his hand and followed him away. He couldn't wait to open the letter and read it. Zuo Zongtang¡¯s eyes wandered over the letter. The more he looked at it, the uglier his expression became. By the end, the veins on his forehead were pulsing. He slammed the letter on the table and began to pace around the room. "What does this little guy surnamed Lin want to do? Do you want to have trouble with me?" Zuo Zongtang said to himself angrily, "Shen Baozhen is neglectful in discipline, but he still listens to him and believes in him! He is really crazy. It's over! Sooner or later, my ship management will be destroyed in their hands!" Just as Zuo Zongtang was getting angry, his followers hurriedly came in again. This time, he had two letters in his hand. letter. Zuo Zongtang took the letter in his hand, looked at the envelope, and found that one of the two letters was written by Zhou Kaixi and the other by Shen Baozhen. He couldn't help but be stunned. Zuo Zongtang finally calmed down and retreated to follow him. He first opened Zhou Kaixi's letter and read it. After reading Zhou Kaixi¡¯s letter, Zuo Zongtang¡¯s expression softened slightly, and he then opened Shen Baozhen¡¯s letter and read it. After reading it, the original anger on Zuo Zongtang's face dissipated. He returned to the table and sat down, took another look at Hu Xueyan's letter, and frowned again. "It's getting more and more outrageous! Just to play with women, you actually caused such a big disturbance! It doesn't matter which one is more serious!" Zuo Zongtang thought for a while, stood up and shouted: "Come here, I will serve you with pen and ink!" Servant People rushed over after hearing the sound, and soon the four treasures of the study were arranged. Zuo Zongtang picked up the brush, thought for a moment, and began to write a reply to Hu Xueyan. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Hangzhou City, Yuanbao Street, Hu Xueyan¡¯s private residence. Hu Xueyan, who had just arrived home, had yet to get warm from sitting on his buttocks when Zuo Zongtang¡¯s reply arrived. Hu Xueyan took the letter and hurriedly opened it and read it before he could even turn away. " The atmosphere was peaceful, and I was promoted to the palace. I visited Tianjin and went to the imperial court in compliance with the order. I paid homage again to the favor of the Forbidden City on horseback and treated the ministers favorably. This is the best. However, as the Western affairs are urgent, I asked you when the decision can be made. I should Because of the difficulty of advancing troops and transporting pay, it cannot be accomplished in two or three years, so I would like to give it five years. However, Cisheng was still surprised that it was too late, and the world was arrogant. The power of God is so close, so how dare to bully him and gauge the situation. , I responded without realizing it, fearing that I would not be able to do what I wanted in five years. Things in the West are difficult and dangerous, and they are a difficult area in ancient and modern times. I feel that I have been deeply favored and let it happen rashly. I would not dare to be like Zhao Zhuanghou, who boasts of being incompetent. I am an old minister. If you read the "Biography of Zhao Chongguo" carefully, you will know that the Western Expedition is not easy. He has the wisdom to know people and is loyal to the country. In the past, Shouqing moved from Anhui and Henan to fight in various provinces. Duke Di treated him with enough food for his army and paid him as much as one million and hundreds of thousands taels, so that he could concentrate on killing thieves and not worry about poverty. He used his ability to protect the Qin Dynasty and save the Jin Dynasty, quickly defended the capital, and took the lead in the world. This time, the Nien bandits were defeated, and Shou Qing was actually the chief contributor. I am slightly dissatisfied, but I have deep respect for Gongyi, so I specially asked Zeng to reward him to encourage the officials in Xinjiang.??The husband is upright and upright, the meaning of "Spring and Autumn", the pen is the pen, the sharpening is the sharpening, the husband can harm the public relations with the private suspicion, wipe it out, just like a despicable husband who shields the virtuous and is jealous of the capable! When people think that I have had disagreements with people in the past, looking at this, they should know that I can distinguish between black and white, and I am definitely not someone who only cares about anger. " "It is difficult to pay wages in Shaanxi and Gansu, so it is different from other provinces. The place is barren and there are not many products. The second problem is that the boat is blocked and the movement is inconvenient. Although the provinces were devastated by war, they were likely to be peaceful soon. Shaanxi, Gansu and Han returned to various places to kill each other. In the past six or seven years, there has been no Ningyu. Since the Rebellion, most of the Han and Hui people have died. There are few livestock left, and farming skills are lacking. The strong men are farming and there are few cattle and horses. There is no capital for grain production, and the sources of profit are blocked. Four things. Although the amount of soldiers' pay varies from province to province, the price of food has plummeted, making it difficult to purchase. In Shaanxi and Gansu, food is expensive, many times as much as in other places. A brave soldier can eat two kilograms of fine grain every day, which means he needs a penny of silver. If you are curious, you will be given solid silver on a daily basis. Beyond one full meal, nothing will be left, salt, vegetables, clothing and shoes, and the general will return. Set out? Five. In addition to the small amount of land and grain, each province also has to donate taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and barely pays for it. Shaanxi can still get one hundred thousand taels a year, but Gan has nothing. Donating money will make it difficult for both provinces to prepare. The military has been prosperous for a long time, and public and private affairs are in trouble. Poor, six. Although transportation in various provinces is extremely troublesome, there are carts on land and boats on the water, and there are enough people to hire people to transport them. In Shaanxi and Gansu, the mountain paths are rugged and the sand moraine is desolate. It is difficult to provide mules and horses, and it is difficult to find husbands. Moreover, food and bran are difficult to find, and the labor cost is doubled. Seven. The way of using military force is to suppress and appease at the same time. When appeasement is difficult, it is especially difficult to suppress. Those who suppress have no other plans after victory, while appeasement requires even more preparation after surrender. Each province accepted the surrender, but only raised funds to demobilize them and return them to their place of origin. In Shaanxi and Gansu, the quarrels are caused from within. The Han and Hui are all indigenous people. Before placement, it is necessary to leave out the food rations. The number used is so numerous that it is difficult to count, eight. I report these eight difficulties. In fact, the situation in Shaanxi and Gansu is completely different from the situation in other provinces, and cannot be compared with the banditry and the Nian banditry. If you want to establish the western frontier, you must not seek immediate results. What Wang Zishou said is indeed insightful. " "It is very unfair to you that Chuang Ru resigned from his position because of being burdened with servant duties. However, you have also passed this time. Since you are a role model for all businessmen, you also have an official status, and you are the ultimate businessman. Do not be complacent. You must know that this is your duty as a human being, and it is not a sign of arrogance. I have always said that my children should not be arrogant. The source of all kinds of evil is sexual immorality, and together with evil thoughts, it is not difficult to do anything that you do not want to do and dare not do in your life. I heard that you have a lot of beauties in your family, but you still go out to hunt for beauties, so you are so tired. If things go on like this, you will miss something big! We must take this as a warning sign! It is advisable to avoid it! Be careful! ¡­¡± After Hu Xueyan read the letter, he was stunned for a moment. Zuo Zongtang¡¯s letter first talked about his promotion, then he talked about the difficulties of the Western Expedition, and then he talked about the payment affairs and food transportation in Shaanxi and Gansu. It was completely He acted like he was reaching out to himself, but when Xin finally mentioned his own affairs, instead of comforting himself or talking about how to help his officer reinstate him, he acted like an elder and gave himself a harsh lecture. Pause! Hu Xueyan finally suppressed his unhappiness, quietly put away Zuo Zongtang's reply, locked it in the wooden box, and then walked into the inner hall. At this time, the servants of the Hu Mansion were busy unloading the truck. Hu Xueyan's wives and concubines also got off the carriage, and the beautiful concubines, the maid Mei Ji and the servants filed in. It was a spectacular scene, which attracted onlookers to point and comment. In the courtyard, small buildings were lit up with lights. The colorful decorations looked full of joy. From the street in the distance, there were faint sounds of silk and bamboo. Seeing him build a Zhulou, seeing him entertaining guests, seeing his building collapse"????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? In the hall of the Shipping Office, Lin Yizhe stood in front of the window and looked at the new steamship that was taking shape on the slipway. Like everyone at the Shipbuilding Office, his heart was full of excitement and excitement because of the large amount of materials. They are all ready-made products from overseas. The construction process of the shipyard's "Ship No. 1" is more similar to the assembly learning process under the guidance of French shipbuilding technicians, who skilled Chinese shipbuilding workers through assembly on February 7, 1869. , Shen Baozhen reported to the court that the hull of "Ship No. 1" had been completed. In the report, Shen Baozhen used a lot of detailed technical language to explain the hard-won results. "The ship materials are sufficient. Recruiting craftsmen from outside the province and intensifying their work, all the seams of the ashes and silk at the bottom of the ship's side are all perfect, the inner bones are completed, the outer plates are screwed and sealed, and they are divided into inlays. They go up one level and get higher day by day. , the joints were hollow, several feet apart, and it was difficult to seal them, so the craftsman and others built a wooden air tube, about three feet long, which was supported by a sleeping frame. The head and tail of the tube were each loaded with iron hats, and a wooden shed was built beside it. Set up a soup stove. The side of the soup pot is decorated with copper pipes, which are connected to the air cylinder. Put a huge plate in the cylinder, fix the iron hat, hold the breath and steam it. After about two hours, it will be as pliable as cowhide, and then nail the tail and ribs. ,tortuousFollow your heart, don't worry about cutting the ropes, Chen Xia's outer plating is sealed, and the inner plating is also neat. The carpentry of the hull has been gathered. After that, the iron leaves are divided, the iron ribs are placed, and one month's work is needed to arrange the turbine and wrap. Copper sheets, paint and decoration, etc. need to be worked on for two or three months. After another month, I can test drive and go overseas. ¡­¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 44 Japanese and Italian Style Since the structure of "Ship No. 1" is all wood, a large amount of suitable wood needs to be used as ship material. However, Taiwan's camphor wood is produced in the mountains and is difficult to transport out. Chief Engineer Da Shibo went to Siam to purchase teak wood. On October 11, 1868, the first timber transport ship "Huade Xile" transported more than 500 knots of teak from Siam. Shen Baozhen and Riyige immediately organized the hull construction of the "No. 1 ship". However, subsequent timber transport ships did not It was too late, so Japan and Italy were forced to go to foreign shipyards in Xiamen and Hong Kong to buy wood, but the quantity was extremely limited. "Although they all came to work one after another, the soil trickled and was used up as it came." This kind of shortage, Two months after the days of moving left and right, the second Siamese wooden ship "Male Asan Din" arrived at Mawei on December 4, carrying more than 270 knots of bent wood used as the ship's ribs. More than 190 square logs and more than 360 teak boards used as hull boards alleviated the urgent need. Immediately afterwards, on December 10, the third timber transport ship "Anmili" also arrived, carrying more wood, including more than 1,220 knots of bent wood, more than 220 square logs, and more than 190 teak boards. At this point, the ship The government's timber reserves were finally full. Not only was the "Ship No. 1" completely sufficient, but there was also a large amount of timber that could be used for the construction of subsequent ships. After the lumber was collected, the hull of "Ship No. 1" was finally completed in just a few months. In fact, Lin Yizhe knew that if the wood was supplied in time, the construction speed of "Ship No. 1" would definitely be faster. "Kunyu, come here, I have something unclear here. Come and help me find out the details." Shen Baozhen saw Lin Yizhe's inner excitement and said with a smile. "Uncle, please speak." Lin Yizhe came to Shen Baozhen's side, took the Gezhi Shu from Shen Baozhen's hand, and started reading. In order to better understand the knowledge about shipbuilding, Shipping Minister Shen Baozhen actually began to study physics (called Gezhi and Gewu at the time) on his own. He was a traditional official with an imperial examination background and was full of saints' classics. He began to pursue Western science diligently. It can be said that It's a welcome change. From this we can also see Shen Baozhen's diligence in doing things. If the prime minister himself has the corresponding basic knowledge to control such a modern engineering project, it will obviously be beneficial to presiding over the overall situation and supervising foreign workers. While reading relevant books collected by the shipping administration, Shen Baozhen also wrote to the Prime Minister's Yamen for help. Seeing such a studious official, the Prime Minister's Yamen was happy to help and sent five sets of newly printed physics books "Introduction to the Study of Objects", which Shen Baozhen studied in detail. He believed that it was "more practical and clear than the pictures and descriptions of strange weapons compiled by others before, and the emphasis on mathematics and mathematics published by recent people." He applied for the issuance of five more sets to organize the study of Chinese shipping officials. Amidst the sound of students reading aloud in English and French from the nearby shipbuilding school, shipping officials such as Shen Baozhen, Zhou Kaixi, Wu Zhongxiang and Lin Yizhe were not reciting poems and poems or singing to the moon, but working hard together to study physics and higher education. Mathematics can be said to be a wonder in today¡¯s Chinese officialdom. With the help of Lin Yizhe, after many days of study, Shen Baozhen has now completed these courses by himself, and his understanding of Western natural sciences is completely different from before. After the seminar and study, the shipping officials had a cup of tea, chatted and took a nap. Lin Yizhe chatted with everyone for a while, and suddenly remembered that he asked Ri Yige about the pistol blueprint, so he said goodbye to Shen Baozhen and others and went to Ri Yige's office. Ri Yige was writing something at his desk. When he saw Lin Yizhe coming, he immediately put down the quill in his hand and came over with a smile on his face. "I hope I didn't disturb you." Lin Yizhe said in French with a smile. "Of course not." Riyige said kindly, "Dear Lin, what do you need me to do for you?" "I remember I told you last time that I wanted some drawings about the structure of the pistol" Lin Yizhe reminded he said. "Oh! Yes, yes! That's right! Look! I've been so busy these days that I forgot to give it to you." Riyige patted his forehead, said apologetically, and opened the desk drawer and started rummaging through it. Lin Yizhe walked to his side, saw the documents on his desktop, and casually glanced at them. This is a report. When Lin Yizhe saw that the title was actually addressed to the French Admiralty, his heart skipped a beat. However, he remained calm on the surface and did not read the contents. "Found it, here." Ri Yige handed a blueprint of a revolver to Lin Yizhe. "This is a drawing of a pistol from a Belgian factory. The instructions inside are very detailed. I hope it will be helpful to you." Riyige said, "Officers of the French Imperial Navy are currently equipped with this type of pistol." Lin Yizhe opened the drawing After taking a look, what was drawn on it was a "Rifusser" type revolver. Lin Yizhe, who is familiar with modern history, knows that the "Revoser" revolver equipped by the French Navy in 1856 was of this style. Japan and Italy did not lie to themselves. ??The "Riverser" revolver uses a pin-fired bullet firing method. After being introduced to China, it was vividly called a "side-pin fire" revolver by the Chinese. The pistol bullets used are also called "side-pin fire bullets." ". After the French Navy equipped this kind of pistol, European countries followed suit. This drawing of the Belgian factory also adopts this design, and the appearance of the gun is better than that of the French Navy. "Thank you very much! Mr. Riyige." Lin Yizhe showed a happy smile, "You are really helpful." The reason why Lin Yizhe wanted the pistol blueprints was because he had the idea of ??transforming guns in this era. . As a history buff and military fan, he has worked with his colleagues to copy many metal models of ancient guns and cannons. From the internal structure to the appearance, everything has been restored to the same proportions. It can be said that he has a lot of experience. Of course, in his original era, even tinkering with models was risky. Therefore, he could only bury his desire to play with real things deep in his heart, but now, everything is different. Not only can he study the real things openly, but he can also generalize them. Of course, the last time Xu Run was attacked in an alley, Chen Wan Caiyue calmed him down and just watched from the sidelines, which also gave him a great stimulation. A man can¡¯t always rely on his wife and maids as bodyguards, right? "You are a genius, dear Lin." Japan complimented without losing any opportunity, "I can already foresee that you will become a great inventor in China." "The French Navy has been equipped with such a pistol, and I hope that in the future Our navy can also be equipped with such weapons." Lin Yizhe said, pretending to glance at the report on Riyige's desk, "Are you writing a report to the Ministry of Navy? "It's nothing. It's just a routine report." Ri Yige smiled and handed the report to Lin Yizhe, indicating that he could read it as he pleased, "I need to report the personnel changes that occurred a while ago to the Navy Department so that no one can worry about it." Spreading rumors affects our common cause." Lin Yizhe took a look at the report, and it turned out that it was as Riyige said, the recent personnel changes among French employees in the shipping administration. After the shipbuilding project got on track, some unharmonious episodes also occurred. For example, the deputy supervisor Deke Bei expressed dissatisfaction with the Japanese who were inferior to him in terms of qualifications and professional knowledge. Two foreign supervisors There was a crisis in the relationship between Japan and Italy. Shen Baozhen tended to support Japan and Italy, so Dirk Bei resigned and went to the northwest to join Zuo Zongtang's camp. Japan and Italy initially planned to hire French naval officer Schonsegue as his technical deputy, but Lin Yizhe After getting along with the French employees, especially the chief shipping engineer Dasbo, for a long time, I thought it would be more appropriate for Dasbo to serve as deputy supervisor. Moreover, before Dasbo came to China, Ige made many promises to him about his post after arriving in China. It is said that if one of the supervisors leaves, he will take over the position. At Lin Yizhe's insistence, Riyige fulfilled his promise and appointed Da Shibo as the deputy supervisor of the shipping administration. For the shipping administration, these personnel changes are normal, but Riyige actually reported to the French Admiralty in a meticulous manner. The significance of this is actually self-evident. ¡°The French Navy Ministry is fully aware of such trivial matters as personnel changes, which shows its level of ¡°concern¡± for the development of the Chinese Navy. In fact, Lin Yizhe, who is familiar with history, knows that for a long time in the late Qing Dynasty, the Chinese Navy did not have many secrets to the Western powers. Although now, this contradiction is not very prominent (the Chinese Navy does not even have a decent warship yet). However, Lin Yizhe felt that it was necessary to beat the Frenchman at this time. Of course, another goal of Lin Yizhe is the emperor of the Second French Empire "Mr. Riyige, we are good friends who talk about everything. Friends should be honest with each other, As your friend, I feel it is my duty to remind you of something," Lin Yizhe said to Ri Yige sincerely. "Please speak, my friend, without any reservations." Riyige seemed to know that Lin Yizhe would say this. He moved a chair and asked Lin Yizhe to sit down. Then he sat down in front of Lin Yizhe and listened attentively. "Mr. Riyige, I know that as an officer of the French Imperial Navy, this is your responsibility. I personally understand and have no intention of blaming you." Lin Yizhe said, "But you must know that our country's political system and national conditions are the same as those of France." There is a big difference in the empire. Mr. Riyige has served in our country for many years and is very familiar with the situation in our country. You must also be very familiar with the officials in our country who are responsible for impeaching other people¡¯s mistakes, right?¡± Hearing Lin Yizhe talk about Yan Guan? Come on, Ri Yige's expression couldn't help but change.   ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 45 Retaliation Of course, Ri Yige had also experienced the skills of the public prosecutors of the Qing Dynasty. Not to mention, the last time Wu Tang attacked the shipping administration, many of the reasons were limericks and gossipy words based on "official rumors". That attack almost made him, a foreign supervisor, pack up and get out. Now he thinks about it. , I still have lingering fears. "I believe you also know the reason for Hu Guangyong's resignation in this acquisition." Lin Yizhe continued, "He, Hu Guangyong, thought he was meticulous and undetected, but he didn't want to cause trouble to everyone in Fuzhou City, and he ended up in despair. He lost his official position and left. Now there are officials in Beijing reporting this to the imperial court, questioning the shipbuilding project. "I heard about it." Ri Yige's expression became solemn, and it was clear that he understood the seriousness of the situation. "Think about it, you informed your country's Navy of all matters concerning ship management in such detail. If those people with ulterior motives knew that you were doing this, I'm afraid they would never understand you like me. You are doing your duty, but they will think that you are taking advantage of your position to steal China's secrets," Lin Yizhe said, "Under their exaggerated description, maybe you are wearing a French hat. By then, even if you have a hundred mouths, you still can't explain it clearly. " "You're right, my dear friend." Riyige sweated on his forehead and looked very frightened for a moment, "I didn't think of this at all. "There is an old saying in China, 'Be careful when sailing the ship of ten thousand years.' I am giving you this kind reminder from the perspective of a friend, and of course it is for the development of our common cause." Lin Yizhe saw the day. Yi Ge was so frightened by his words that he comforted him and said, "Only a best friend would remind you like this. I hope you won't be offended. I beg you to remember my reminder, but you must never Don't feel any pressure because of my words, which will affect our friendship and our common cause. That's what I don't want to see." "I understand, dear Lin, you are a true friend." Lin Yige said sincerely, "I will keep your reminder in mind. No matter what happens in the future, you will always be my friend." "We will always be friends." Lin Yizhe stood up and extended his hand to Ri Yige. Ige stood up and held his hand firmly with both hands. The two chatted for a while, and Lin Yizhe said goodbye. Ri Yige suddenly found that his shirt was completely soaked with cold sweat at some point. He sat at his desk and looked at the report that was to be sent to the French Admiralty. He was silent for a long time before sealing the report, marking it with wax, and preparing to send it out. ? ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù When Lin Yizhe finished his day¡¯s work and returned home, he was surprised to find that Chen Wan was crying there. "What happened?" Lin Yizhe asked hurriedly, feeling secretly frightened. "Daddy is going to be sent to Xinjiang" Chen Wan cried and handed a letter to Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe took the letter and glanced at the envelope. It was a letter from home, written by his father-in-law, Chen Shi, the inspector of Shaanxi Province, to Chen Wan. "I, as a man of little virtue and talent, stole a high position and oversaw the army for ten months. However, I failed to save the common people. Instead, the thieves broke out and the capital was shaken. I failed the court above and the people below me. When you heard that I was defeated, You should be worried; you should not be happy when you hear that I have won. Since I have been ordered to suppress the bandits, the people of the Jin Dynasty are responsible for me. Now that I have been dismissed from my post and sent to Xinjiang, I will accept it without any resentment." " I have been very frugal in the army, and the money I have earned has been kept in good condition. Except for sending 200 gold to my family, I have given all of it to the soldiers. Since I led the army, I have never used seaweed except when entertaining guests. I only wear cotton robes in the cold winter. I hope to share this hardship with the soldiers. I want to enjoy a lot, but I am afraid that the remaining blessings from my ancestors will reach my body and lose my ears. My family is born in a poor family, and my father was born without sucking juice. He cries day and night. His navel is protruding, and his belly is large but his navel is not deep. My mother told me how hard it was to educate me and how hard it was to chew rice until it turned into juice. Every time I think about it, I feel like hearing her voice. Now that I heard that you have a daughter, I am both happy and worried. Kunyu is a talented person, and you are not ugly in appearance. It is not my wish that this girl will be like a flying swallow in the future. In the past, Hu was greedy for you, and Zuo Liang was the matchmaker, but I refused. It is a disaster to this day. I am very relieved to hear that Hu has resigned and left Fujian You should be diligent and thrifty. Manage the house, respect your elders, be kind to your husband, and don¡¯t think about your father" Although this letter is not long, it contains a large amount of information, letting Lin Yizhe know a lot of inside information that he did not know before! After a long time of fuss, Hu Xueyan actually hired Zuo Zongtang to be the matchmaker! With such an awesome matchmaker, and with the title of Second-Rank Chief Minister, Hu Xueyan is certainly confident! The sentence mentioned by Chen Shi in the letter: "In the past, Hu was greedy for you, and Zuo Liang was the matchmaker. I refused, and the disaster has continued to this day." It also clearly shows that the reason why Chen Shi fell into this situation was to be exiled to Xinjiang due to the unfavorable situation of the suppression. fields, and Zuo Zongtang¡¯s revenge.?Relationship! "Wan'er, please don't be sad. My father-in-law will definitely not go to Xinjiang with the help of Mr. Zeng." Lin Yizhe said in a positive tone after reading the letter. The reason why he said this was not entirely to comfort his beloved wife, but a judgment based on his familiarity with history. Chen Shi is one of the highly regarded generals of Zeng Guofan and Zeng Guoquan brothers. Now he is in trouble due to Zuo Zongtang's retaliation. The Zeng brothers will definitely not sit idly by. What's more, according to his current understanding, the deportation of a high-ranking official like Chen Shi to Xinjiang is not as simple as a sentence. There is still a period of time from the imperial decree to the final deportation. During this period of time, if the Zeng brothers are strong If the situation is big enough, there is still a chance that the court will withdraw the order or change the sentence. "What Kunyu said is that Wan'er was confused for a moment and even forgot this level." Chen Wan said, "I will write a letter to my godmother right now." "Godmother?" ¡°Could the godmother Chen Wan was talking about be Zeng Guofan¡¯s wife Ouyang? Lin Yizhe was afraid that he might have missed something, so he didn't dare to ask any more questions. Instead, he nodded and followed Chen Wan's words and said, "Wan'er's letter should mainly be about informing the godmother Xi'er about the birth. By the way, about the father-in-law's affairs. It's better to mention it. Otherwise, it will look like pushing, which is not good. " "Kun Yu is more thoughtful than Wan'er, so just follow what Kun Yu said." Chen Wan felt a little relieved after hearing Lin Yizhe's words. Width. At this time, the child on the crib may have been awakened by their words, and began to cry again. Chen Wan quickly got up, picked up the child, and coaxed her softly. "OhohXi'er, be gooddon't cry, don't cry" Seeing the intimacy between his beloved wife and daughter, Lin Yizhe's heart was filled with a faint happiness. There is also an inexplicable tingling sensation. This year, his daughter has been born into this world. She was so happy to have a daughter, and there was an endless stream of people coming to congratulate her. Shen Baozhen was so happy that he personally named his grandniece: Lin Yuxi. Because their daughter was born in the soft light of the morning light, Shen Baozhen and his wife first heard her babbling and learning to speak. They felt so happy in their hearts that "the sound of silk and bamboo could not reach her", so they named her "Yuxi". If he could live well in the original time and space and have his own child with Zhao Yuetong, it would be like this Lin Yizhe reluctantly suppressed his longing for Zhao Yuetong and began to consider what Chen Shi's dismissal might have caused. other effects. Because since he traveled to this era, he is no longer sure whether the occurrence of certain historical events that he already knows has the original outcome. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù After Li Hongzhang was completely annihilated into the Shanxi Nian Army, he quickly reported to his mentor Zeng Guofan that Chen Shi was banished to Xinjiang and punished for his ineffective suppression. . " It was not Fangxian's fault that the Nian bandits entered Shanxi from Shaanxi. Gaifangxian made many achievements in Jin, and the scholars and people looked up to him. He was dismissed from his post to garrison Xinjiang. This is such a reversal of right and wrong, it is a shame! But Fangxian's subordinates actually It was especially difficult to understand the situation when Fang Xian was dismissed. His subordinates suddenly heard that Xian Fang was dismissed. The soldiers were so moved that they could not bear to leave, and their cries shook the field. Tears, I am helping the Fang Immortal with five thousand gold to spend" "Because the current situation is bad, it is just that the superiors and inferiors are blind to each other, and the good and the evil are not distinguished. It is like the servants and maids of the family are communicating with each other, deceiving the master, and the nine thieves come to the door, but they are still blamed. Neighboring dogs bark at night, but the owner and the housewife are so confused that they don't know" Zeng Guofan, who learned from Li Hongzhang's letter that Chen Shi would be banished to Xinjiang, sat at the table, thought for a while, and then took up a pen to write a letter to Chen Shi. . "Your Excellency, Mr. Fang Xian Rendi, I have received a letter from you, and I would like to inform you. Li Shuai just entered the Jin Dynasty, and a letter came, describing your affairs, which is quite unfair. During your several years in the Jin Dynasty, all military affairs, salary affairs, and official affairs , Everyone has seen and heard, Zuo Liang will not be more slanderous. The world's affairs can only be dealt with by me. There is no way to guard against accidental remarks, and there is no need to guard against it." The letter from my brother-in-law said that your spirit is very strong, your mind is broad, and your loyalty and hard work have not diminished a little. You are determined to follow the order and go westward, and you no longer have any second thoughts. You are in a very respectable place in the world at this time. A difficult situation. However, the ancients said: "A gentleman is always in trouble, and he lives in trouble." The second line of "Yi" is called "Yan", and the second line of "Jin". The way to deal with danger is "Yu", "Yan" and "Yu" all teach "Kan". You should nourish yourself with the word "Kan", so that you can encourage your mind to be in the realm of tolerance, so that your body will not be weak and your ambition will not be weak. Not to be destroyed, and then calmly find a way out of danger. "" Most of the people who have been defending Xinjiang recently are in Gansu. I don't know how many people are still in Gansu Province who are urging people to leave. I don't know how strict each case is. (Referring to Zheng Dunjin, the governor of Shanxi, who was from Changsha, Hunan). He had already submitted a request to stay, but I didn¡¯t know if he would be allowed to stay. I was deeply concerned about it, so I asked my brother Fang Xian again.address. ¡± Almost at the same time, Shen Baozhen looked at the wooden model of the ¡°Ship No. 1¡± displayed on Duobaoge, and with excitement he wrote a report to the court on the progress of the shipbuilding project. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª ¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª I wish you all a happy Children¡¯s Day! Please add it to your collection! Please click on it! Text Chapter 46 The ship becomes "Qing Dynasty" "The fourth ship, 'Yue Nuo Huasi De', was reported to contain 1,756 knots of straight wood. The fifth ship, 'Banuge', arrived and was reported to contain 800 knots of teak. Four, I am thinking that due to the waste of lumber, the shipbuilders were delayed. If we had to wait until the first shipbuilder was finished before building the second ship, it would be a waste of time, because the second slipway had to be built in advance. , which can build 80 horsepower, now four ships are arriving one after another. Since there is more than enough wood for one ship, they are rushing to catch up on the unfinished work of No. 1, and at the same time, they are ordering to shovel and lay out the keel of No. 2, and choose a day to start work. , the foreign craftsmen and other models have been completed, and the Chinese craftsmen are very familiar with the axes and saws, and they are easy to prepare" "Since this year, the iron factory has been piled up with stones and the foundation of the wall has been built. The beams and pillars were made of rare materials, and it was hard to find them. The day before yesterday, I planned to use iron pillars, but I have tried to cast one. The heavy work was late and it was not easy to get it all. Now I plan to still use large overseas trees, but the road is very dangerous, and it will have to be cast next year. When I arrived at work, I checked that the contract contained a five-year time limit, starting from the day the ironworks opened. Today's funds are so scarce, and it is so difficult to complete the factory. The longer the time, the greater the cost. Fortunately, the former is temporarily If you set up various factories, you can start work one by one. If you set up an ironworks factory temporarily, then you can build iron shafts and iron frames on the ship. If you set up a cast iron factory temporarily, you can build large pillars and small gears. The furnace in the cellar can also be built. It is applicable. According to the Japanese and Italian style, all five years are limited, starting from the first month of next year. Please observe the craftsmen outside the province. They work with foreigners every day. They speak orally and draw by hand. They can quite understand their meanings, but the division of the turbine , the rise and combination of water and gas cannot be fully understood unless it is mastered over time. The Siam wood is gradually arriving at the construction. The first hull is completed, the second hull is begun, and the ironworks begins to build the situation. " 1869 " In the first half of the year, the shipping plant area was busy. In addition to the factories and workshops that were being built one after another as the machines arrived, everyone's focus was on the increasingly complete ship on the No. 1 slipway. From the first month to early April, with the intense efforts of Chinese workers, the hull has been basically completed. From April to May, while making and installing masts, rudder blades and other parts, under the careful guidance of French foreigners, the steam engine and boiler were installed into the hull. At the same time, ventilators, propellers, etc. were made and installed. At the end of April, "No. 1 The power system of the "ship" has basically been installed. After May, craftsmen built a mast on the already erected mast, installed an anchor winch on the bow, and wrapped the copper sheet on the bottom of the ship. By the summer festival in early June of that year, "Ship No. 1" was completed. It can be said that since the materials were in place, the construction efficiency of the shipyard's "Ship No. 1" was quite high. At this time, the slipway sleepers under the hull have been replaced by wooden supports. The hull of "Ship No. 1" has been completed, but the mast, chimney and other superstructures still need to be assembled after launching. On June 10, 1869, the "Steamship No. 1", which was beginning to take shape, was crowded with people. One day earlier, the slipway sleepers originally under the hull of the No. 1 ship were removed and replaced with wooden wedges. At this moment, the hull is leaning down on the wooden wedge tire frame, with more than ten support pillars on both sides and wrapped in copper. The bottom of the boat was thickly smeared with lard, butter, and soap so that it could slide smoothly into the river when launching. After Minister of Shipping Shen Baozhen led Zhou Kaixi and other shipping officials to worship Mazu, the River God, the Earth God, and the Ship God, at noon, under the command of Ri Yige, the general supervisor of foreigners, the craftsmen removed the wooden supports outside the ship's side in order. Pulling out the remaining wooden wedges from the bottom of the ship, the sky-blue-painted "Ship No. 1" took advantage of the momentum and rowed toward the river. In an instant, "Ship No. 1" was several feet away from the shore. The staff on board took advantage of the situation and landed in the middle of the river. The huge hull of "Ship No. 1" stopped steadily on the river. A slight splash of waves. Seeing this spectacular scene, the people watching on the shore, both Chinese and foreigners, all held their breath and were silent. When they saw the ship stopped, they all couldn't help but applaud and cheer. Shen Baozhen, the Prime Minister and Minister of Shipping, personally named the first ship, the "Wannianqing", which can be said to contain infinite meaning. At this time, most of the shipyards were covered with low temporary sheds. Under such difficult and crude conditions, the "No. 1 Ship" built by Chinese and foreign employees through hard work finally came out. "Wannianqing" is a 150-horsepower large ship in the five-year shipbuilding plan of the Shipbuilding Administration. The ship type can be roughly classified into the gunboat category. The design prototype of the "Wannianqing" is the French "LaMotte-Picquet" class gunboat. The "La Motte-Picquet" class gunboat is a first-class steam warship started in France between 1858 and 1859. A total of 5 ships of the same class were built. The ship has a displacement of 687 tons, a length of 54.55 meters, a width of 8.52 meters, a draft of 3.22 meters, and equipment A steam engine has an imaginary power of 150 horsepower and a real power of 570 horsepower, with a speed of 7.9 knots. The ship shape of this class of warships is very similar to the clipper ship, a famous fast ship in the sailing era, with a slender and graceful appearance. From the appearance, the "Wannianqing" class is almost identical to the "LaMotte-Picquet" class, but they are not simply imitations.?The size and tonnage have been expanded. This is to meet Zuo Zongtang's "dual-use military and commercial purpose" by adding a cargo hold to the original gunboat design so that it can have the dual identities of gunboat and cargo ship at the same time. The displacement of the "Wannianqing" reaches 1,450 tons, which is almost double that of the parent model. The waterline length of the ship is 68.02 meters and the total length is 76.16 meters (excluding the bowsprit), which is also larger than the parent model. However, the "Wannianqing" is also larger than the parent model. The Nianqing's ship is 8.9 meters wide, which is similar to the mother model. The ship's width remains unchanged and its length is increased, making the Wannianqing look more slender in appearance. In terms of draft, when the "Wannianqing" was heavily loaded, the bow draft was 4.03 meters and the stern draft was 4.64 meters. Such drafts were not very deep abroad at the time, but most of China's coastal ports had not been mechanically dredged, and the water depth was relatively shallow. The draft of "Wannianqing" of more than 4 meters is already an astronomical figure for many Chinese ports. The power system of the "Wannianqing" consists of a steam engine and two boilers, using a single-shaft and single-propeller propulsion form. The style of the steam engine is a vertical two-cylinder reciprocating type made in Britain, 3.84 meters high, 2.88 meters wide at the base, 3.2 meters long, with an imaginary power of 150 horsepower and a real power of 600 horsepower. It is the same as the steam engine equipped on the mother-type "LaMotte-Picquet" class gunboat. Power is similar. The two boilers matching the steam engine were also purchased from overseas and are square coal-fired boilers. This type of boiler was widely used on steam ships around the mid-19th century (the early British Navy "Warrior" and other famous steam warships all used this style of boiler). The square boiler is actually a low-pressure boiler. The working pressure of the two square boilers of the "Wannianqing" is 2.75 atmospheres. Because the warship is narrow, the two boilers are installed back-to-back with the furnace doors facing the bow and stern of the warship. , rather than the layout of the furnace doors on large warships facing the left and right sides of the warship respectively. The boiler facing the front of the warship is 3.39 meters high, 5 meters wide, 3.16 meters deep, and has 5 furnace doors. The boiler facing the rear of the warship has only 4 furnace doors. The height and depth are the same as the boiler in the front, and the width is only 4 meters. Boilers placed back to back share a large combustion chamber. In order to facilitate the nearby supply of coal, a coal bunker was arranged in front of the furnace door of the two boilers. The "Wannianqing" still retains the characteristics of a sailing warship to a large extent. The bow is equipped with a sprit, and there are three slightly backward-sloping mainmasts distributed on the main deck (the foremast has a beam, the middle and mizzen masts Only gaff), sails can be hoisted if necessary. The building on the open deck of the "Wannianqing" is very simple. In front of the topmast is the engine room shed, chimney, and air duct. The corresponding boiler and steam engine are in the hull below. Not far before the chimney is the command center of the entire ship - - The flying bridge spans both sides, with a standard compass installed on it and navigation lights installed on both wings. Under the flying bridge is a wooden pilothouse. There is no armored command tower that was necessary on later warships. As a common practice for warships of that era, in addition to the main hydraulic steering wheel in the pilothouse, the "Wannianqing" also had a set of spare human steering wheels in front of the mizzen mast. Because the warship was of small tonnage, it was equipped with double steering wheels. In front of and behind the chimney and flybridge building, two sets of huge cargo hatch covers can be seen distributed on the deck, with a cargo hold capacity of 260 tons. The engine room and cargo hold occupy almost two-thirds of the space in the "Wannianqing" ship. Under the remaining bow deck are the anchor chain cabin, toilet, sailor cabin and other cabins. The remaining space at the stern is all the officer's living area. . The "Wannianqing" uses a very beautiful French painting. The entire hull is painted sky blue. Since the hull is made of wood, in order to make the underwater part corrosion-resistant, the hull below the waterline is wrapped with copper skin, so the color below the waterline is copper. This kind of beautiful painting appeared for the first time in the eyes of Chinese people, and the viewers were amazed. Although the "Wannianqing" is a warship, its slender hull and gorgeous painting make the first impression of this ship very beautiful. After completing the launching ceremony of the "Wannianqing", Shen Baozhen noticed that Zhou Kaixi's face looked a little pale. "Shoushan, are you too tired?" Shen Baozhen asked with concern, "Why don't you go back and rest early." "Maybe it's because the weather is too hot, and some people are suffering from heatstroke, so it doesn't matter." Zhou Kaixi said with a smile. Waving his hand, his eyes focused on the "Wannianqing" again. "Today is a big day for launching boats. Why don't we see Kunyu coming?" Zhou Kaixi asked Shen Baozhen without seeing Lin Yizhe. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª The protagonist finally has a boat, how will he use it next? Haha, let¡¯s listen to the breakdown next time! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 47 "Lin's Machine Gun" "He has recently become obsessed with Western guns and firearms. A few days ago, he got a Belgian continuous cannon from somewhere and tried firing it at home, which made the neighbors uneasy. It has finally stopped in the past few days." Shen Baozhen sighed. , said, "Right now, most of them are doing dismantling at home, talking about turning one cannon into four." "Why did Kunyu think of playing with Western guns?" Zhou Kaixi immediately understood Lin Yizhe's intention, but he still Wanting to confirm his guess, he asked Shen Baozhen. "It's not because of this steamship." Shen Baozhen smiled bitterly and said, "He always said in front of me that the ship's armaments were too weak and needed to be strengthened. I didn't listen to him, so he got angry with me and stayed at home alone. Tinker." After hearing Shen Baozhen's answer, Zhou Kaixi's expression changed slightly. When the construction work of the "Wannianqing" was coming to an end, Zhou Kaixi had discovered that as a gunboat, although the "Wannianqing" was also equipped with military force, from the side, each side of the "Wannianqing" There are 5 gun ports, and theoretically up to 10 artillery can be installed. However, because the gun ports are very narrow, there is very little room for adjustment of the artillery's firing range. When Lin Yizhe first proposed the change of ship management location, he pointed out the problem of insufficient firepower of the "Wannianqing" with "dual use for both military and commercial purposes", which was actually very far-sighted. ¡°But I, Shen Baozhen and others were concerned about Zuo Zongtang¡¯s face, but they didn¡¯t follow his advice at all! But this persistent young man did not give up. Until the day the boat was launched, he was still seizing the time and sparing no effort to think of a remedy! Thinking of this, Zhou Kaixi couldn't help but feel guilty. "You don't look good, Suoshan, you'd better go and have a rest soon." Shen Baozhen said, "Now that the shipping service is not busy, you can breathe a sigh of relief." Zhou Kaixi agreed, then said goodbye to Shen Baozhen, got on the sedan chair and walked out a short distance away. He thought for a moment, then ordered the bearer to turn around and head straight towards Lin Yizhe's home. Arriving at Lin's house, Zhou Kaixi got off the sedan chair. Seeing Zhou Kaixi's arrival, the concierge hurriedly went in to report. Not long after, Lin Yizhe came out angrily with the smell of gunpowder smoke. Zhou Kaixi was shocked when he saw Lin Yizhe dressed in coarse cloth with oil stains on his body. "Master Zhou is here just in time. Haha, come on, come with me to try out the new gun." Lin Yizhe wiped the sweat from his face, stepped forward and took Zhou Kaixi's hand and left. Zhou Kaixi couldn't help but feel a little funny when he saw the excitement on Lin Yizhe's face. He nodded and followed Lin Yizhe to the backyard. As soon as he entered the courtyard gate, Zhou Kaixi saw a wooden frame placed in the center of the yard. On the wooden frame was a bunch of long yellow copper pipes. These copper pipes were bundled into a cylinder, and behind the cylinder there were There is a crank handle, along with a round flywheel and a long handle. There is also a flat cylindrical copper box above the cylinder. "This is" Zhou Kaixi couldn't help but froze when he saw this thing that looked like a small artillery piece. "This is a new volley gun that I modified with a 37-barreled 'Montigny' volley gun made in Belgium," Lin Yizhe smiled and asked Zhou Kaixi to step forward to watch the gun. "How do you like it? It looks good, right?" Zhou Kaixi stepped forward to take a closer look. Observing this machine gun, he saw that the exposed copper gun mechanism parts were made very carefully, just like the craftsmanship of a foreign craftsman, and he couldn't help but admire it secretly. "Did you change this gun to six barrels?" Zhou Kaixi counted the barrels and asked with a smile. "Yes." Lin Yizhe nodded, "The original thirty-seven tubes were too bulky, and they were fired in rows, making it inconvenient to operate. I changed them to six tubes, which were fired by rotating chambers, and the parts were also simplified." " Where did Kunyu get this Belgian national volleyball?" Zhou Kaixi asked curiously. "Belgian businessmen once tried to sell this kind of volley gun to Ningchang (referring to Jinling Machinery Bureau) but failed. This is the gun brought by the Belgians. Before the business was done, the Belgians abandoned the gun at Ningchang and it has been kept in Ningchang's warehouse. "I came here after I heard about it." Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "In order to be used in the new ship's armament, I have changed this gun beyond recognition." "Kun Yu is interested." Zhou Kaixi heard that Lin Yizhe wanted to use it. I can¡¯t help but marvel at the painstaking efforts taken to enhance the armament of the new steamships. "It's better to arrive early than to arrive late. Mr. Zhou, come on, come on, let's try." Lin Yizhe said, stepped forward to check again, adjusted the "Lin's machine gun" to the ready-to-fire state, and pointed the muzzle at Facing a big tree as thick as a bowl not far away, he asked Zhou Kaixi to step forward and try the gun. Zhou Kaixi calmed down and followed Lin Yizhe's operation method. He held the handle for adjusting the direction with one hand and slowly shook the handle with the other hand. "Thud, tug, tug" Accompanied by bursts of brisk shooting, the barrel of the "Lin's machine gun" continued to rotate, spitting out streams of light yellow flames mixed with white smoke.A big tree that was used as a target suddenly had pieces flying all over it. Zhou Kaixi was stunned for a moment. At this time, Zhou Kaixi's hand was still mechanically shaking the crank, and bullets continued to shoot out, hitting the tree. A large piece of the tree was soon cut off, and after a while, the tree was shaking. Hearing the screams of the Lin Mansion servants and shipyard craftsmen around him, Zhou Kaixi realized that the tree was about to break and hurriedly stopped his hand. The moment his hand left the crank and the barrel stopped turning , with a "click", the big tree broke apart in the middle and fell to the ground with a "boom". Zhou Kaixi looked at this scene in surprise, his eyes widened and almost fell out of his sockets. Lin Yizhe smiled and admired Zhou Kaixi's shocked look, and felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart. Not everyone can "steal" Gatlin's patent and turn the "Montigny" volley gun into a "Lin machine gun." And the reason why I can "turn waste into treasure" and become so successful is entirely due to those unknown special experiences in later generations. Although Lin Yizhe¡¯s official profession is a psychological counselor, he has always loved hand-making, especially metal weapon models. In order to become proficient in all aspects of metal processing, he once served as an apprentice to an old fitter for two years, and his fanaticism is evident. I remember that year, Lin Yizhe was invited by a friend studying in the United States to travel to the United States. It coincided with the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, and commemorative activities were being held across the United States. This friend of Lin Yizhe was an enthusiast of ancient firearms models. He took Lin Yizhe to a performance gathering where a group of American friends he knew were replicating ancient firearms. At the meeting, Lin Yizhe and his American friends personally replicated a Civil War gun. Gatling gun of the period and conducted a test firing performance, which can be said to satisfy the gun addiction. For Lin Yizhe, it was an extremely unforgettable and valuable experience. And this is where he is so familiar with the structure of the Gatling gun. The reason why Lin Yizhe knew that the Jinling Machinery Bureau had a "Montigny" volley gun was from an old photo uploaded by a netizen. At that time, Lin Yizhe was browsing various BBSs and came across an old photo of the Jinling Machinery Bureau in the late Qing Dynasty. It was a photo of two Qing army officers and a craftsman with a pile of weapons and ammunition. The poster posted the photo Post it and ask your friends online to guess what weapon is in this photo. Lin Yizhe recognized the two weapons above at a glance: "Congreve" rockets and "Montigny" volley guns. Afterwards, Lin Yizhe specifically consulted historical materials and learned that this photo was taken by Belgians. At that time, Belgian arms dealers wanted to clear out their inventory of old war materials - a large number of "Montigny" guns, so they launched the urgently needed Western arms to suppress the Taiping Rebellion. The movement was the idea of ??the Qing government. The Belgians boasted to the Chinese about the power of the "Montigny" volley and suggested equipping the Qing army in large quantities. However, after careful assessment, the Chinese did not accept the Belgian's promotion. The Belgians were so disappointed that they didn't even take any guns back with them when they left. Therefore, this "Montigny" volley gun has been gathering dust in the warehouse of the Jinling Machinery Bureau since then. It was not until the outbreak of the Sino-French War that someone thought of it again and pulled it to the Beining battlefield, where it was finally used by the French army. captured. And now, because of Lin Yizhe, the fate of this Belgian version of the "Montigny" volleyball team, which had a rough life, has also been changed. "The 'Wannianqing' ship's gun power is too weak. It can cope with long-distance battles for a while, but it can't do anything in close combat." Lin Yizhe said, "If this continuous gun can be placed on the mast, when enemy ships come, they can attack from a high position. "This can be used to kill more sailors in close combat, and the 'Wannianqing' ship can be used just right." Zhou Kaixi admired Lin Yizhe for a while. The grudge that arose has now been completely eliminated. At this time, Chen Wan, who was coaxing her children in the house, looked out through the window and saw Lin Yizhe and Zhou Kaixi chatting warmly there, and couldn't help but smile happily. She has a lot to contribute to the fact that this "Montigny" platoon fighter came into Lin Yizhe's hands so quickly. After Lin Yizhe remembered the Belgian version of the "Montigny" volley gun kept by the Jinling Machinery Bureau, he originally planned to ask Shen Baozhen to come forward and send a message to ask for it. But at this time, Lin Yizhe already knew that Shen Baozhen was at odds with the Zeng brothers, so he felt quite embarrassed. After Chen Wan learned about it, she wrote a letter to her godmother and the matchmaker of her marriage, Zeng Guofan's wife Ouyang, to announce to Mrs. Ouyang that she had given birth to a daughter. Western firearms, self-painted in a box, suffer from the lack of mechanical parts, it is difficult to make a living without rice. The Wenning Factory has a "Montigny" volley gun made in Belgium in the past, which was left by the wealthy merchants of Belgium. I wonder if anyone can use it? Can I borrow it for a look?" As a result, less than a month later, Zeng Guofan entrusted Li Hongzhang to borrow the money.A foreign ship brought the gun by water. Of course, accompanying the gun was a handwritten letter written by Zeng Guofan to Lin Yizhe. "This is an ancient treasure from the country. It is too large, almost the size of a cannon, and difficult to handle, so it was not selected for use. Now I give it to you. If you can adapt it and transform it into a useful tool, let the countries in Europe and the West know about China." It will be a blessing for the country if you have clever ideas and dare not underestimate me. I hope I can succeed and send you a letter" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 48 The maiden voyage After Lin Yizhe got this "Montigny" volley gun, he was ecstatic and immediately started the renovation project. After nearly half a month of work, the renovation work was finally completed. Judging from today¡¯s test results, Lin Yizhe¡¯s transformation can be said to be completely successful. Thinking of the "reward" he had given her in those nights, Chen Wan's face suddenly turned red and she quickly turned her head, focusing on her daughter in the crib. At this time, Chen Wan would not have imagined how the volley gun she helped her husband get would change her husband's fate. After the warship "Wannianqing" was launched, it was parked on the riverside near the shipyard for outfitting work. The Minister of Shipping Shen Baozhen considered that "a new ship is like a young horse. It cannot be adapted to the new ship unless it is equipped with a bridle and a bridle." He made a very far-sighted decision to select officers and men for the "Wannianqing" in advance. They would go on board for training during the outfitting stage and get familiar with it. The warship then gradually moved from near to far, and gradually practiced sailing out of the ocean. The title of deputy general was supplemented with guerrilla title. Sibei Jinquan, the capital of Penghu Right Camp, was appointed as the steward of the "Wannianqing" steamship. Lin Yizhe came to Bei Jinquan's house early that day to discuss with him the selection of a shooter for his newly built machine gun. Since Zhou Kaixi personally test-fired the "Lin's Machine Gun", he strongly recommended it to Shen Baozhen when he returned and asked to install it on the "Wannianqing". Shen Baozhen was very happy after hearing about it and agreed. After getting the approval of Zhou Kaixi and Shen Baozhen, Lin Yizhe began to rush for his machine gun to form combat effectiveness on the "Wannianqing" as soon as possible. Hearing Lin Yizhe¡¯s visit, Bei Jinquan, who was uneasy at home, hurriedly welcomed him out in person. Bei Jinquan, 38 years old, is a native of Ningbo, Zhejiang. He came from a poor family in his early years. He was introduced by a local to work as a sailor on a Portuguese merchant ship. Later, he returned to his hometown due to illness and made a living by ferrying. At that time, pirates were rampant all along the coast of China. The local government and gentry in Ningbo spent money to buy a modified steam paddle-wheel gunboat "Baoshun", hired Bei Jinquan as a supervisor, and destroyed a large number of pirate ships from north to south. Famous. After Zuo Zongtang became governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, he was recommended by his trusted staff member Hu Xueyan. Bei Jinquan entered the governor's office of Fujian and Zhejiang and served as the supervisor of the "Hua Fubao" small steamer purchased by Fujian. He was a rare warship command talent in Fujian, Zhejiang and even China at that time. Zuo Zongtang left him to Shen Baozhen, and Shen Baozhen appointed him as the leader of the "Wannianqing". He can be said to know people well and appoint them well. What is particularly noteworthy is that Bei Jinquan was appointed after Hu Xueyan left the shipping administration, which shows that Shen Baozhen did not distrust Bei Jinquan because of Hu Xueyan's incident. Despite this, Bei Jinquan's heart is still not so at ease. Seeing Bei Jinquan personally greeting him, Lin Yizhe stepped forward with a happy face and took Bei Jinquan's hand. "Today, I gave Brother Bei a good thing. Please accept it." As soon as Bei Jinquan saw Lin Yizhe, he noticed that the servant next to Lin Yizhe was holding a square brocade box in his hand. Hearing what he said again, a piece of My anxious heart was slightly relieved. "Thishow embarrassing!" Bei Jinquan said with a smile as he led Lin Yizhe into the inner hall. "Brother Bei has been promoted to the commander of the Wannianqing ship. I should congratulate him." After entering the inner hall and the guests and hosts took their seats, Lin Yizhe asked the servant to deliver the brocade box to Bei Jinquan. "I would venture to guess that Brother Bei will need this gift in the future. Haha. Brother Bei might as well take a look." Bei Jinquan thanked him again. He took the gift box and opened it. When his eyes fell on it, When he saw a revolver with exquisite carvings, his body stiffened and his breathing stopped. "This is a new plum blossom pistol that I made myself based on the Belgian plum blossom pistol." Lin Yizhe said with a smile while admiring Bei Jinquan's surprised expression. This pistol was based on the Belgian pistol drawings given to him by Lin Yizhe. Combining the characteristics of pistols of this era and modern pistols, he improved and simplified the structure. Then he drew the drawings and asked craftsmen to build it accordingly. Based on his experience in the United States, Lin Yizhe shamelessly plagiarized the design of the "Smith & Wesson" revolver produced in the United States in 1870 and used it in a pistol of his own design. The firing method has also been changed from the original "side needle firing" to the more advanced "middle needle firing" in this era. "Good gun, good gun." Bei Jinquan murmured, took out the pistol from the brocade box, and started to play with it carefully. "It is said that swords are given to heroes," Lin Yizhe lost no time in complimenting Bei Jinquan. "I heard that all ship commanders in the French Navy are equipped with plum blossom pistols. Brother Bei is honored to be the commander of our first steam ship in the Qing Dynasty. It's just right to wear this gun." "How can I repay such a generous gift?" Bei Jinquan was so grateful that his voice was choked with sobs. In this era of China, new pistols like this are not only valuable, but also valuable.Not everyone can use it as a symbol of power and status. Lin Yizhe actually gave him such a generous gift. It could be said that he sincerely wanted to make friends with him. Bei Jinquan actually knows the grudge between Lin Yizhe and Hu Xueyan in his heart. Since he was recommended by Hu Xueyan, he was naturally worried that Lin Yizhe would cause trouble for him after Hu Xueyan resigned due to committing murder. However, Lin Yizhe's gift of a gun today showed that he not only had no prejudice against him, but also valued him very much. . Bei Jinquan couldn't help but feel guilty when he thought that he had been inexplicably and maliciously speculating on Lin Yizhe these days. ¡°I¡¯m not used to Fengtao, so if I have a chance to go to sea in the future, I have to ask Brother Bei for more guidance.¡± Lin Yizhe said with a smile. "Kunyu is too polite." Hearing what Lin Yizhe said, Bei Jinquan's doubts were relieved. "Kunyu is a great talent. He has learned both Chinese and Western knowledge. I am a martial artist, so I can't give you any advice. I just have more experience at sea. Kunyu must not say that. As long as there is a need for Bei, just speak up. " "Brother Bei has already seen the new cascading gun developed by my younger brother. He is planning to equip three of them on the 'Wannianqing' ship. Archer, Mr. Shen and Mr. Zhou mean to select and practice the sailors on the ship. "Lin Yizhe explained the purpose of coming, "My intention is to practice as soon as possible in preparation for the Wannianqing ship to go north. " "Kun Yu is worried about state affairs. "It's very respectable. Bei dares to disobey the order." Bei Jinquan said seriously, "Kunyu, don't worry, I have recruited a group of sailors in the past few days. They are all my fellow villagers in Ningbo. They are smart and strong. Ren Xi Fengtao will arrange it today." Let¡¯s go to your place.¡± Hearing Bei Jinquan¡¯s words, Lin Yizhe knew that the last negative impact of Hu Xueyan¡¯s stay in the shipyard no longer existed. "The continuous firepower made by Kunyu is fierce, and it is a real weapon in close combat." Bei Jinquan and Lin Yizhe had no sense of survival at this time, so he expressed his opinion, "It's just that this gun consumes so much gunpowder." So much, just practicing will require a lot of medicine. If the medicine is not enough, I'm afraid" "Brother Bei, don't worry, the medicine used in this gun is the medicine of France's 'Chasebol' rifle. I have asked for it. Mr. Ige negotiated with the French Navy Admiral and purchased a large amount of medicine to ensure that there is no danger," Lin Yizhe said. "That's very good." Bei Jinquan's eyes also flashed with excitement. He had seen the power of the "Lin Machine Gun". As a Chinese military officer who has experienced many storms, it can be said that he likes new weapons. I can't help it. With the efforts of Bei Jinquan, the first batch of official sailors of the "Wannianqing" ship were quickly assembled. Except for the three members of the military band who were from Jiangsu, the others included First Officer Shen Renfa, Second Officer Sun Xiaoyun, Third Officer All ninety-four people, including Deputy Tu Caiyou, were from Ningbo, Zhejiang. Ningbo is the birthplace of Chang Jie's army in the Second Opium War. At the same time, there are many fishermen along the coast of Ningbo. The "Baoshun" ship destroyed pirates, and the Chinese pirate fleet of Ningbo government merchants defeated the Portuguese pirates entrenched in Ningbo. These are famous examples. , Ningbo produced good sailors, which became the consensus of the people at the time. Therefore, Lin Yizhe did not feel anything wrong with the fact that all the sailors on the "Wannianqing" were from Ningbo. On September 6, 1869, the outfitting of the "Wannianqing" was finally completed. Japanese technicians such as Yige and Da Shibo led Western technicians to test and adjust the steam engine on the ship. Everything was in good condition. On September 18, accompanied by shipping official Huang Weixuan, Bei Jinquan directed his fellow villagers to raise the fire and anchor, and the "Wannianqing" sailed away from the shipping administration river, along the Min'an, Wantou, and Hujiang lines, at Ma Jiangzhong conducted its first trial voyage. On the evening of September 25, Shen Baozhen, accompanied by Ri Yige, Zhou Kaixi, Wu Zhongxiang, Xia Xianlun, Da Shibo and Lin Yizhe, personally boarded the "Wannianqing". In the early morning of the 26th, the "Wannianqing" with a red background and gold dragon tooth flag hung on the "Wannianqing". The Nianqing sailed out of the Majiang River against the wind and tide, entered the vast ocean, and began its trial voyage in the open sea. The "Wannianqing" was on its first voyage when the northeast wind was strong and the waves were huge. Under such sea conditions, Shipping Minister Shen Baozhen experienced the feeling of riding a domestic steam warship for the first time. It can be said that it was a unique feeling. In his diary, Shen Baozhen wrote down this magnificent scenery that he had never seen before with great excitement. "The stars and the moon are in the sky, as far as the eye can see, and the silver waves rise and fall like mountains." Although Shen Baozhen gradually felt dizzy and exhausted in the bumps of the waves. , but he was delighted to see that the sailors on the "Wannianqing" "all acted in harmony with nature." The "Wannianqing" has completed many inspections such as navigation and speed testing. According to the data measured during the navigation test, the propeller of the "Wannianqing" rotates about 4,680 revolutions per hour at full speed, and the speed is about 10 knots when going against the wind and tide. , the speed of the "Wannianqing" is about 14 knots when riding the wind and tide. Taking the speed in calm weather, the speed of the "Wannianqing" is 12 knots, which is much higher than the 7.9 knots of the parent "LaMotte-Picquet" class gunboat. Seeing such test results, the shipping officials were very happy. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª New bookHighly recommended! Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 49 Crazy Pirate After completing the speed test, the "Wannianqing" began its gun test. Although the "Wannianqing" has 5 gun ports on each side and can install 10 artillery pieces, due to funding constraints, only 3 24-pound muzzle-loading guns are installed on each side for the time being. At this time, under the command of gunner Chen Anming, the gunners skillfully operated the cannon and started shooting. Standing on the flybridge, Lin Yizhe was carefully watching the firing of the three cannons on the port side of the "Wannianqing". The gunners first pulled back the artillery mounted on the wheeled gun carriage, loaded a long artillery shell with a solid projectile and a powder bag from the muzzle, and then pushed the artillery into the gun port after getting ready to fire. Then fire and shoot. The three artillery pieces fired outwards in turn, and long white smoke columns were emitted from the muzzles, making a low roar. After a while, water columns rose from the sea in the distance, which looked quite spectacular. Seeing the gunners laboriously manipulating the artillery and firing at what can be described as a "turtle speed", Lin Yizhe couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart. Such firepower and rate of fire were far from the battleship he had in mind. Not long after, the gun test ended successfully. Lin Yizhe saw that the first sea trial of the "Wannianqing" was basically a complete success, and Wu Zhongxiang and other shipping officials breathed a sigh of relief. Lin Yizhe noticed that Zhou Kaixi's face was a little pale when he was standing on the flying bridge, so he stepped forward and asked: "Master Zhou, are you feeling a little unwell? You have been too tired recently, why don't you go to the cabin to rest first?" "Maybe it's I'm a little seasick, so don't worry." Zhou Kaixi forced a smile and waved his hand, "It would be more uncomfortable to go back and lie down. It would be better to get some air outside." Seeing Zhou Kaixi insisting on accompanying Shen Baozhen and the others outside, Lin Yizhe had no choice but to stop. Persuade again. At this time, the "Wannianqing" had completed all the test projects and began to return. At this time, the sea waves were calm and the breeze was blowing. Watching the "Wannianqing" piercing the waves among the blue sea and blue sky, Lin Yizhe and everyone Together, I felt very comfortable. But Zhou Kaixi looked glum no matter what. While the "Wannianqing" was traveling, there suddenly seemed to be bursts of noise on the sea far ahead. "This is gunshot!" Lin Yizhe's heart suddenly tightened. He thought for a moment, turned around and ran quickly down the flybridge, heading straight for the cabin. Shen Baozhen and other shipping officials stopped chatting and gathered on the flybridge, staring ahead. "Telescope!" Shen Baozhen said in a deep voice. A personal attendant handed over a monocular telescope, and Shen Baozhen opened the telescope and looked in the direction of the sound. The other shipping officials who had telescopes all took them out and observed the situation in the distance. At this time, Lin Yizhe returned to the flybridge carrying a long thing packed in a cloth bag. At this time, everyone's eyes were focused on the sea in front, and no one noticed what he was doing. As the "Wannianqing" continued to move forward, it got closer and closer to the sea where the sound came from. After a while, several small boat silhouettes appeared on the sea. Shen Baozhen stared closely at the ships that appeared on the sea. Soon, he saw clearly that some small boats were besieging a large sailboat! "Pirates!" A sailor shouted, "It's pirates! They are robbing merchant ships!" Lin Yizhe heard the sailor's shouts and immediately opened the cloth bag in his hand, revealing a shining spear inside. From the appearance, this gun looks like a long-barreled shotgun, and somewhat like an old-fashioned carrying gun. Its barrel is made of copper, with a carefully polished wooden stock, which shines in the sunlight. The most different thing about this gun is that in the middle of the gun body, there is a copper monocular similar to the one held by Shen Baozhen. This gun is a sniper rifle modified by Lin Yizhe from the barrel of the "Montigny" volley. Seeing Lin Yizhe bringing out such a guy, Bei Jinquan and First Officer Shen Renfa couldn't help but be shocked. Lin Yizhe raised the gun, placed it on the railing of the flying bridge, put his eyes in front of the scope, and observed it carefully. In the scope, the merchant ship with its bow painted green tried hard to avoid the approach of the small boat. (Author's note: In the summer of 1723, in order to prevent fishing boats in the southern seas from operating outside the area and going overseas to communicate with thieves, and to facilitate the control of order at sea, Emperor Yongzheng ordered that "the civilian ships going to sea will be numbered in order, printed with large characters, and oil-decorated marks on the bows and masts" "And it stipulates, "Fujian ships are decorated with green paint and red hooks; Zhejiang ships are decorated with white paint and green hooks; Guangdong ships are decorated with red paint and cyan hooks; Jiangnan ships are decorated with clear paint and "Fujian" is green. This is where the names "Red Head Boat" and "Red Head Boat" in Guangdong come from.) Lin Yizhe clearly saw the frightened expressions on the faces of the sailors on the ship.Love. The pirates wrapped in turbans on the boat were standing on the bow and shouting. The sharp steel knives in their hands were clearly visible. Some of them shot at the merchant ship with their muskets. Some people on the merchant ship also fired back with guns, but it seemed to have no effect. , the boat was still approaching rapidly, and the pirates above were eager to jump on board as soon as it approached. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel secretly shocked when he saw that the combat mode of pirates in this era was exactly the same as that of the famous "Somali pirates" in later generations. ?Civilization and barbarism are the two wheels that keep turning human history. Civilization drives the progress of history, and barbarism also records the trajectory of history. Pirates are not only a unique fantasy story in the history of European navigation, but Chinese pirates were also active in history. With the great geographical discoveries of mankind, maritime transportation and trade activities have become frequent. The traditional maritime concept that China upholds seriously lacks awareness of coastal defense, and various maritime policies lag far behind the world's progress. Even if piracy is active due to the prosperity of maritime trade, Chinese imperial courts of all dynasties have not been able to effectively combat it. Fujian is blessed with a unique geographical environment. It has the most winding and longest coastline in China and faces the Taiwan Strait to the east. It is an important maritime trade channel in Southeast Asia. This provides conditions for the long-term development of piracy activities. In modern times, foreign trade along the southeastern coast of China gradually prospered. Piracy along the coast of Fujian was intertwined with social problems such as opium smuggling, which had a certain impact on the modern Opium War and maritime trade around Fujian. Since the Song Dynasty, the social industry and commerce in China's southeastern coastal areas have prospered, and Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, and Chaozhou have become southeastern coastal trade hubs. As the contradiction between private free trade and the official policy of controlled trade continued to intensify, Fujian and Guangdong merchants armed trading ships to resist imperial control. On the other hand, the government's excessive taxation and other factors caused the poor people on the southeast coast to often have "survival crises" and were forced to embark on the path of piracy as a "business without capital". In the early years of the Southern Song Dynasty, "Guangnan and Fujian roads have been frequently attacked by pirates in recent years, plundering coastal counties, towns and villages, as well as foreign shipping companies and shipping companies to pay tribute to treasures, and the proceeds were worth tens of thousands There were so many ships plundered, and the stupid people were greedy for profit. They like chaos, and many people follow it, which leads to serious troubles" However, a large number of people in coastal areas help pirates, sell stolen goods and trade, rely on pirates' robbery to make a living, and regard pirates as "food and clothing parents", so piracy activities are also An act of "predatory" nature. "Song Hui Yao Ji Yao" records: "In Guangzhou, Quan, and Fuzhou, there were many pirates gathering. They were all stopped by the residents. As time went by, the party members became more and more fierce, and they became a hazard to the sea." In the Ming Dynasty, intra-Southeast Asian trade became more frequent. However, the Ming court implemented the well-known "sea ban" under the idea of ????valuing agriculture and suppressing business. As a result, there was a serious contradiction between the Ming Dynasty's economic policies and actual foreign trade economic needs. As the broad beneficiaries of the southeastern economy and trade, the coastal poor resisted the imperial court with strong force. As a result, "economic pirates" engaged in smuggling and other illegal maritime activities have appeared on the southeast coast of Fujian. "The people of Fujian rely on the sea for food and clothing, and suddenly lose huge profits. Even the families of scholar-bureaucrats are also inconvenienced." "The poor people on the border of Fujian rely on the sea for their livelihood. The ban on the sea will cut off their livelihood, so the more the ban, the greater the chaos.", "When the city is open, the bandits will turn to the sea. After the Qing Dynasty, trade between China and Western countries flourished beyond all previous dynasties. In the 21st year of Jiaqing (1816), the Qing government stipulated that foreign merchant ships were allowed to trade in Guangdong and were not allowed to sail to other provinces. In order to make huge profits, pirates from other provinces participated in opium smuggling activities and transported the goods to the sea to trade with foreign merchants. They even formed alliances and cooperation with foreign businessmen to form a smuggling trade gang with a complete supply and marketing system in southeastern Fujian, which became increasingly fierce. The Qing government adopted a policy of both extermination and recruitment against Fujian pirates. During the Jiaqing period, the Qing government spent a lot of force to wipe out the pirate gang headed by Cai Qian, a pirate from Quanzhou, Fujian Province. However, small pirate gangs often returned to the world shortly after receiving severance packages from the Qing government. In the end, the Qing government was unable to deal with more pirates and sought help from the British and Portuguese navies. In the 14th year of Jiaqing (1809), an agreement was reached that the Qing government would request the British naval fleet to escort and the Portuguese naval fleet to patrol the southeastern ocean. On the eve of the Opium War, in order to encourage civilian maritime forces to resist the British, the Qing government issued licenses to pirates on the southeast coast and distributed sufficient weapons and equipment such as guns and ammunition. Little did you know, this turned out to be a double-edged sword. This move directly enhanced the armed combat effectiveness of the pirates on the southeast coast, so that the Qing government would need to spend more energy to exterminate pirates in the future, but it was a scourge that the Qing government could not take into account. The final result is that the entire coast of Guangdong and Fujian is actually under the control of pirate gangs, and passing merchant ships and fishing boats pay regular illegal fees to them. And this time, it is not surprising that the "Wannianqing" encountered pirates during its first sea trial. "Quick! Rush over to save the merchant ship! Kill those pirates!" Shen Baozhen said anxiously. Hearing Shen Baozhen¡¯s order, Bei Jinquan did not dare to neglect. He stood up and issued the combat order. The whistle of the "Wannianqing" whistle sounded like a speeding ship.The horse and the drum rushed straight towards the pirate ship. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Working hard to update! The protagonist¡¯s first battle, haha, I hope you all like it! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 50: Hidden in Shallow Water The pirate ship seemed surprised when it saw the speeding steamer, and immediately dispersed from the green-headed merchant ship. At this time, the distance between the two sides was relatively close. Lin Yizhe clearly saw that the pirates were driving some small fishing boats. The larger pirate ships were actually equipped with cannons! Seeing the "Wannianqing" rushing over, the cannons on the two larger pirate ships opened fire from a distance. The shells landed on the sea not far from the bow of the "Wannianqing", stirring up There were waves. "Hurry up and fire! Sink them all!" Seeing that the pirates dared to fire at the official ship flying the red-backed gold dragon tooth flag, Zhou Kaixi was furious and couldn't help but roar loudly. Bei Jinquan gave orders repeatedly, directing the "Wannianqing" to turn. At this time, the gunners, under the command of gunner Chen Anming, had finished loading the guns and were ready to fire. With a graceful turning movement, the "Wannianqing" turned its broadside toward the pirate ship. Chen Anming waved his sword and gave the order to fire, and the three 24-pound cannons roared one after another. Shen Baozhen stared at the sea closely and saw three shells flying far away and landing in the array of pirate ships one after another, stirring up three high water columns. Lin Yizhe saw the splashing waves landing on a pirate ship. The pirates on the bow of the ship were soaked in water, causing the pirates to scream and curse. "Quick! Keep firing!" Shen Baozhen saw that all the first rounds of shots fired by the "Wannianqing" had been missed. He couldn't help but become a little anxious and loudly urged the gunner to keep firing. The gunners laboriously dragged the cannon back, loaded it, pushed it back into the gun port and fired. The "Wannianqing" fired another three rounds. These shells still did not hit the target, but fell into the sea, stirring up the sea water again. , showering the pirates all over. "What happened!" Zhou Kaixi was so anxious that he jumped up and shouted at the gunners, "Hurry up and fire! If you don't hit again, I'll kill your heads!" Lin Yizhe looked at the cannon with pity and struggled to operate it. He knew that these gunners were actually Bei Jinquan's old troops. They were proficient in gunnery and their accuracy could be said to be quite good. Unfortunately, the targets they wanted to shoot were all small fishing boats, and they used The possibility of hitting such a small target with such an old-style 24-pound wheel-mounted retractable gun, which is difficult to accurately measure, is very small. "Wannianqing" fired several more shots one after another, but failed to hit even though it was still a pirate ship. But the pirate ships were obviously scared, and began to abandon the green-headed merchant ship, turned around, and began to run away. "Catch up! Kill them!" Shen Baozhen pointed at the pirate ship and shouted. "But, sir, there seems to be a shoal ahead. A hasty pursuit may be detrimental to our ship" Before Bei Jinquan could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zhou Kaixi's shout. "My lord asked you to chase after me! Didn't you hear?!" Zhou Kaixi glared angrily, as if he wanted to eat people, "What is the purpose of the imperial court raising you?! If you don't attack the bandits, you are allowing the bandits to cause trouble!" Don¡¯t you want your head?¡± ¡°Hurry up and chase the bandit!¡± Shen Baozhen said anxiously. Bei Jinquan bit the bullet and gave the order to pursue, and the "Wannianqing" chased the pirate ship at full speed. Pirate ships are all sailing ships, and their speed is naturally not as fast as the steam-powered "Wannianqing". They were soon caught up by the "Wannianqing". The "Wannianqing" opened fire again, and the cannonballs flew away like meteors. A high column of water rose up among the team. Lin Yizhe noticed that although the pirate ship fleet, which consisted of six or seven large and small ships, became messy due to the bombardment of the "Wannianqing", it still seemed to maintain a certain formation and the heading was the same. He suddenly remembered what Bei Jinquan said just now, and he couldn't help but be shocked. As if to confirm Lin Yizhe¡¯s judgment, at this moment, seven or eight more pirate ships suddenly appeared in front! "There's an ambush!" Shen Renfa, the first mate of the "Wannianqing", screamed. As soon as Shen Ren finished speaking, the hull of the "Wannianqing" suddenly shook and then stopped. People on the flybridge were all unsteady on their feet and almost fell. Just when people were in shock, they heard a "squeaking" sound, and the hull of the "Wannianqing" began to tilt to the port side. "What's going on?!" Shen Baozhen finally stood firm and asked loudly. "The ship has run aground, sir!" I don't know who answered, "We have run aground on the sandbar!" When the pirates saw the "Wannianqing" ran aground, they all started cheering, and some even jumped on the ship and shouted loudly. They started to taunt here. The "Wannianqing" stopped tilting. Bei Jinquan, who was sweating profusely, ordered to reverse with all his strength, but the "Wannianqing" did not move at all. Seeing this scene, the pirates were shockedThere was a lot of noise, and then he drove the boat towards the "Wannianqing"! Lin Yizhe knew that what the "Wannianqing" encountered this time was a group of experienced and habitual thieves. The pirate ship soon approached the "Wannianqing", and guns and guns fired at the "Wannianqing" one after another. A solid iron bullet fired from the cannon flew and hit the port side of the "Wannianqing" Debris from the ship's hull suddenly flew around and landed on the sea, attracting bursts of cheers from the pirates. Lin Yizhe saw on a pirate ship that was obviously a command ship. A bald man with a short gun in one hand and a machete in the other was looking fiercely at the shipping officials on the flying bridge. , with a ferocious smile on his face. He knew that this man should be the leader of this group of pirates. The pirate ship surrounded the "Wannianqing" and continued to fire. Another solid iron bullet from the cannon flew over the side of the ship and landed on the deck, smashing a hole in the deck. Although no one was hurt, it caused a lot of damage. The shipping officials on the flybridge panicked. At this time, the "Wannianqing" was stranded and the hull was tilted, and the artillery on both sides could not be used. The gunners saw the pirate ship approaching and turned around anxiously, but they were all helpless. Zhou Kaixi stared at this scene blankly, and Lin Yizhe's original words suddenly echoed in his ears. "What's the use of building a boat that's neither a donkey nor a horse?!" "What's the use of building a boat that's neither a donkey nor a horse?!" Zhou Kaixi shouted, and a mouthful of blood spurted out. Suddenly he fell onto the flying bridge and fainted. "Master Zhou! Master Zhou!" Wu Zhongxiang was shocked when he saw Zhou Kaixi fainted on the ground, and hurriedly stepped forward to help him up. "My lords! Please get off the flybridge quickly! Take shelter in the cabin!" Bei Jinquan said anxiously when he saw bullets flying overhead. Two of his followers came forward to help Shen Baozhen off the bridge. Shen Baozhen was furious and pushed them away hard, shouting: "No! I want to watch you beat the pirates away!" At this time, there was a mess on the flying bridge. Jin Quan was about to ask Lin Yizhe to persuade Shen Baozhen to go into the cabin for a while, but suddenly found Lin Yizhe holding a gun and aiming at the pirate ship. Before Bei Jinquan could ask, Lin Yizhe fired a gun with a "bang!", and a pirate holding a musket on the pirate ship screamed and fell into the sea. The sound of Lin Yizhe's shot was so loud that the originally noisy flying bridge suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on him. Lin Yizhe didn't pay attention to the surprised looks of people around him, but secretly shouted "What a pity" in his heart. The gunner he was aiming at just now was the gunner on the pirate ship who fired the cannon. Due to the rocking of the ship and the influence of the wind, his shot missed and knocked the unlucky guy next to him into the sea. Although it did not hit the enemy it wanted to shoot, the shot was extremely powerful. The pirates on the ship should have been frightened, and the sailors on the "Wannianqing" were a little panicked. At this scene, some people immediately started shouting loudly. Some of the sailors on the ship, led by the third officer Tu Caiyou, had already fetched rifles, lay beside the ship's side, and started shooting at the pirate ship. Lin Yizhe held his breath and concentrated, mentally calculated the wind speed based on the previous shot, adjusted the muzzle slightly, aimed again at the gunner on the pirate ship, and fired a shot. "Bang!" There was another deafening gunshot. When Shen Baozhen saw the gunner on the pirate ship falling down at the sound, he couldn't help but shout loudly. He turned his head and looked at Lin Yizhe, who was maintaining a crouching shooting posture, with tears oozing out of the corners of his eyes. The sailors of the "Wannianqing" were infected by Lin Yizhe, and their morale was immediately boosted. They opened fire continuously, and many pirates were hit and fell into the sea. "Perhaps the death of their companions inspired the ferocity of the pirates. The pirate ships no longer retreated, but rushed straight over. Some pirates crouched behind the ship's planks, holding knives and guns in their hands, as if they were ready to join the gang. Seeing the pirates screaming like crazy and desperate, the people on the flying bridge started to panic again. Lin Yizhe still seemed very calm. After he emptied all seven bullets in the tubular magazine, he took back the sniper rifle, removed a section of the handguard, pulled out the emptied tubular magazine, and inserted a new tube into the magazine. The magazine loaded with seven bullets was in place, then he picked up the small silver whistle hanging on his chest and blew a long, sharp whistle. On the combat platform of the No. 1 mast of the "Wannianqing", two sailors took off their gun jackets when they heard the whistle. A "Lin machine gun" was emitting a dazzling golden light under the sunlight. The two sailors from Ningbo, Zhang Rencai and Wu Xiaoyun, who were manipulating the machine gun, stuck their heads out and raised their fists to Lin Yizhe on the flybridge, waving them in an oath-like manner. heWe are at the No. 1 machine gun position of the "Wannianqing" ship. Lin Yizhe's long whistle just now means that the No. 1 machine gun position is ready for combat. When the pirate ship enters the effective range of the machine gun, it can fire on its own without waiting for additional Order. Lin Yizhe nodded to the two men at the No. 1 machine gun position and set up the loaded sniper rifle again. At this time, Zhou Kaixi had woken up under the rescue of military doctor Li Fengxiang and happened to see this scene. This chapter has been reissued due to major changes. Please read it again, haha. Keep asking for favorites and recommendations! Text Chapter 51: Annihilating the Bandits The pirate ship faced the bullets fired by the sailors of the "Wannianqing" and approached the "Wannianqing". Several pirates risked being shot by rifle bullets and suddenly threw their flying claws and caught the "Wannianqing". On the side of the Nianqing", he then pulled the rope hard and dragged the pirate ship closer. A pirate was pulling on the rope. A sailor on the "Wannianqing" shot him and knocked him into the sea. Another pirate flew to catch him, pulled the rope and continued to pull hard. Seeing how fearless the pirates were, Zhou Kaixi's heart tightened again. Seeing the pirate ship approaching, some pirates leaned out from behind the ship's plank. Just as they were about to join in the gang, they heard a soft sound of "chunk, tug, tug" and the "Lin's gun" on the No. 1 machine gun position on the forward mast platform. The machine gun" opened fire. I saw white smoke shooting down from the mast, and a thin line of waves suddenly rose on the sea. Then the thin line turned slightly and reached the pirate ship. The pirate ship was immediately surrounded by white smoke, and the ship The board was shattered into pieces, and broken pieces of wood flew in all directions. Zhou Kaixi saw the bullets fired from the "Lin's Machine Gun" swoosh into the pirates who were hiding behind the ship's planks and were about to join the gang. Blood spattered for a moment, and the pirates instantly turned into blood-spurting monsters. The clepsydra screamed and fell into the sea. When people on the flying bridge saw this amazing scene, they were all stunned for an instant. The pirates who were not hit jumped into the cabin to take shelter, but the "Lin Machine Gun" did not let them go, but continued to harvest death, unceremoniously shooting bullets into the cabin like a rainstorm, Lin Yizhe Seeing that large areas of the ship were blown away, the pirates hiding inside were beaten with blood and flesh splattered, and screams came one after another. A pirate seemed to be unable to find a place to hide. He crouched on the bow of the ship, holding his hands He held his head and cried loudly, looking like he had a complete mental breakdown. Until a bullet penetrated his body, ending his fear. Although Lin Yizhe was mentally prepared for the power of the "Lin's Gatling" he had transformed into, at this moment, seeing the pirate ship being beaten to pieces and covered with blood and flesh, he was shocked when he first entered the battlefield. . Possibly the bullet from the "Lin's Machine Gun" hit the powder compartment. The pirate ship suddenly exploded and turned into a burning ball of fire. Burning wood chips flew up with the shock wave, and some even fell on the deck of the "Wannianqing". "Good fight!" Shen Baozhen shouted excitedly. The terrifying rain of bullets from the No. 1 machine gun position then splashed on another small sampan not far away that was full of more than a dozen charging pirates. Under the destruction and tearing of the dense rain of bullets, the small sampan was directly smashed into wooden boards. Most of the pirates above were killed directly. A few of them were not hit in the vital points and fell into the sea screaming. In just a few minutes, the two pirate ships were destroyed. There were debris and the corpses of the pirates floating on the sea, as well as a few surviving pirates who were struggling and howling in the sea. The blood flowing from the corpses and their bodies was dyed. The water on the side of the "Wannianqing" turned red. However, the rain of bullets still showed no sign of stopping. Instead, with the consciousness of eradicating all evil, the few survivors still struggling on the sea were drowned. When the gunfire from the No. 1 machine gun position finally stopped, they rushed towards Wannianqing. The two pirate ships on the starboard side and the pirate ship were all shot to pieces, and there were no survivors. The sudden show of force of the "Wannianqing" greatly shocked the pirates, but the pirates did not retreat. Instead, relying on the large number of people and ships, they launched another attack. "This way! This way!" Seeing that the crisis on the starboard side was temporarily relieved, Xia Xianlun pointed at the two pirate ships, one large and one small, that were rushing desperately from the port side, and shouted anxiously in the direction of the mast. At this time, Lin Yizhe blew two long whistles. As soon as the whistle fell, the "Lin Machine Gun" at the No. 2 machine gun position on the central combat platform of Wannianqing began to fire at one of the larger ships with a front door mounted on the bow. The pirate ship with its iron cannon spit out tongues of fire. ¡°Perhaps the shooters at the No. 2 machine gun position were too nervous. The gun body staggered at the moment of firing, and the line of fire was suddenly raised a little. This slight increase caused all the bullets that were originally thrown at the iron cannon emplacement on the bow to hit the mainmast in the middle of the ship. The diameter of this mainmast was not as good as the tree trunk Lin Yizhe used when he tested the gun, so he just hit it with a handful of bullets. It broke with a "click" and the sail fell to the hull, but before that, the iron cannon on the bow of the pirate ship fired a shell at "Wannianqing"! From the shape and trajectory of the cannon after it was ejected from the chamber, Lin Yizhe quickly determined that it was a chain bomb. This made him secretly frightened. The other party actually used chain bombs to hit the mast of the "Evergreen", which shows that these pirates are not ordinary "well-trained"! But it was obvious that the collapse of the pirate ship's mast changed the center of gravity of the ship, and the firing angle of the fixedly installed iron cannon also changed accordingly. Therefore, the chain bomb flew high and passed over the deck of the "Wannianqing".?Passed by the starboard side and fell into the sea. For this pirate ship that has lost its maneuverability, the shooters at the No. 2 machine gun position will certainly not miss the opportunity to kill the target. After a fierce shot from the "Lin's machine gun", the ship's gunpowder magazine was also hit. It exploded, and the iron cannon was blown into the air, and fell into the sea together with the severed arms and limbs of some pirates. The entire cabin of the ship was collapsed, and it floated lifelessly on the sea like a dead fish. After dealing with the big threat of the cannon-mounted pirate ship, the "Lin's Machine Gun" at the No. 2 machine gun position fired firepower at the small sampan that was about to turn the helm and escape when the situation was bad. This time, there was no nervousness or staggering. Without raising the muzzle, the rain of bullets quickly covered the target in white smoke and blood mist. When the gunfire stopped, where the small sampan was, only pieces of wreckage and a dozen mutilated limbs were left floating on the sea with large blood stains. At the same time, the two new pirate sampans rushing to the starboard side were also eliminated by the No. 3 machine gun position on the mizzen mast platform. When the No. 3 machine gun stopped firing, the barrel had cooled down, and the reloaded No. 1 machine gun fired again, turning the deck of a large, small sloop into a Shura field. The pirates were either killed or jumped overboard to escape before being killed. Seeing this scene, Shen Baozhen on the flying bridge had a question. "Kun Yu, why don't you focus the three volley guns on one enemy ship to achieve the effect of destroying the enemy ship?" "Master Shen doesn't know. Although this type of machine gun shoots as fast as lightning, its barrel is made of copper. , it is easy to overheat when fired for a long time, and if the barrel is not stopped in time to cool down, the barrel can easily burst, and the fragments will endanger the shooter," Bei Jinquan explained to Shen Baozhen. "Biao Xia therefore discussed with Kun Yu to install a machine gun on each of the three masts of our ship, a total of three on the whole ship, and set combat rules." Bei Jinquan continued to explain, "When engaging the enemy on one side, The three guns alternate, and only one machine gun is used to fire at a time. When the barrel of the No. 1 gun cools down, the No. 2 gun takes over. When the No. 2 gun cools down, the No. 3 gun takes over. If there are enemies on both sides, the No. 3 gun takes over. Two of the guns are used against the enemy's larger side, and one of the three guns is used against the enemy's weaker side. This operation can keep the firepower constant and not delay the fighter plane. "This is very good." Shen Baozhen understood and couldn't help but nodded. Under the repeated firing of three machine guns, the pirate ship's team was completely disrupted and fell into chaos. The morale of the pirates completely collapsed and they began to race for their lives. Some of the pirate ships that panicked and chose their way even collided with each other, and even more Adding to the confusion. The machine gunners of the "Wannianqing" were shooting calmly, destroying pirate ships one after another. The sailors on the deck, under the command of the third officer Tu Caiyou, fired continuously with volley guns. Not long after, when the gunfire fell silent, the sea around the "Wannianqing" was full of broken wreckage and the bodies of the killed pirates. The bandit leader's boat was also destroyed. Lin Yizhe saw that the bandit leader was no longer as ferocious and arrogant as before. He was half submerged in the water, with his hands raised in the air and a horrified expression on his face. It was obvious that the machine gun attack just now Under the blow, the spirit has completely collapsed. Lin Yizhe did not look at the bandit leader again, but turned around and quickly got off the flybridge and came to the cabin. What he is most worried about now is the power of the "Wannianqing". At this time, the firemen in the cabin were desperately adding coal to the furnace. Lin Yizhe could feel that the main engine of the "Wannianqing" was running like crazy. He heard that the main engine was running normally and felt relieved. After leaving the engine room, Lin Yizhe came to the deck of the "Wannianqing". At this time, the tide had risen. He saw the sailors putting down the steam sampan and knew that Bei Jinquan planned to take advantage of the rising tide to use this small fire The ship towed the "Wannianqing" out of the shoal. With the towing of the small steamer and the full speed reversal of the main engine, the "Wannianqing" finally got out of the shoal and turned towards the green-headed merchant ship. Bei Jinquan ordered the statistics of losses and casualties. The sailors were busy rescuing the wounded. The statistical results came out soon. In this fierce battle, the hull of the "Wannianqing" suffered many bullet damages, but none of them were serious. Eleven sailors on the "Wannianqing" were injured under the gunfire attack by the pirates, two of whom were relatively seriously injured, but after rescue, they were out of danger. Lin Yizhe felt most fortunate that no one died in this battle. In this battle, the pirates suffered heavy losses. More than a dozen pirate ships were sunk, and almost a hundred people were killed, not counting those struggling in the water. "Wannianqing" approached the merchant ship. The merchant ship's mast was broken by chain bullets fired by pirates. The ship was in a mess and was very miserable. All the people on the merchant ship came to the deck and cheered and saluted the brave Chinese-made first steam gunboat in front of them. Many people on the merchant ship bowed and thanked the "Wannianqing", and some looked at the mast.The golden dragon tooth flag on a red background actually burst into tears. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 52 New Errand The "Wannianqing" sailed slowly past the bow of the merchant ship. On the deck of the bow of the merchant ship, an old man in a robe and mandarin looked at the flybridge of the "Wannianqing". He lifted up his clothes and knelt down with a solemn expression. , solemnly kowtowed three times. When Shen Baozhen and other shipping officials saw this, they all looked serious and clasped their fists in salute. Lin Yizhe was very excited when he saw this strange scene. The "Wannianqing" stopped next to the merchant ship. The sailors put down the sampan and went to rescue the merchant ship. Since the mast of the merchant ship had been broken and it could not sail, Shen Baozhen decided to tow the merchant ship back to port by the "Wannianqing". When the "Wannianqing" escorted the merchant ship back to Mawei Port, it was already getting late. When the "Wannianqing" docked, Lin Yizhe immediately saw Chen Wan standing on the pier with her child in her arms. As soon as the trestle was put down, he couldn't wait to fly off the trestle and put his wife and children into his arms. . The life-and-death battle he just experienced made him understand why the people on the merchant ship cried like that after escaping from the disaster. Shen Baozhen, who had just stepped out of the cabin, happened to see this scene and couldn't help but look at each other and smile with Wu Zhongxiang. At this time, several sailors carried a stretcher and walked down the trestle. Looking at Zhou Kaixi, who was lying on the stretcher and was haggard and sleeping, Shen Baozhen couldn't help but sigh. "Thanks to Kunyu today." Shen Baozhen sighed, "If it weren't for the continuous machine gun he made, we all would have had to confess today." "Yes!" Wu Zhongxiang nodded with lingering fear, " Kun Yu had said before that the ship's armament was too weak, but he never imagined that it would be so weak! It would be so difficult to defeat a pirate ship! Yes." Shen Baozhen frowned and said in a low voice. "If today's incident is known to Yan Guan, it will be reported that the ship's steam warships are so incompetent, it will inevitably lead to another big storm." Wu Zhongxiang sighed. At this time, Lin Yizhe could not hear the conversation between Shen Baozhen and others, but was enjoying the sweet reunion with his wife and daughter. "What happened? Kunyu?" Chen Wan first saw Zhou Kaixi lying on the stretcher, and she was startled and suspicious. Then she smelled the smell of gunpowder smoke emanating from Lin Yizhe's body, and couldn't help but startled. She didn't care Shang was getting intimate with Lin Yizhe and asked quickly. "I fought with pirates today." Lin Yizhe didn't want her to worry, so he pretended to be relaxed and said, "We also saved a merchant ship." "Oh? We fought with pirates? How was it? Are you okay?" Chen Wan was shocked and hurriedly checked Lin Yizhe's body for any injuries. After making sure that he was unharmed, Chen Wan felt relieved. "It's okay, let's go. This battle today was really enjoyable. I'll tell you in detail when I get home." Lin Yizhe took his daughter from her arms affectionately and held Chen Wan's hand. Shen Baozhen originally wanted to call Lin Yizhe and tell him about equipping him with a continuous machine gun, but when he saw the intimate look of the young couple, he couldn't help but smile. He thought that there were many things to do about this matter, so he was not in a hurry, so he didn't call him at this moment. "Xiao Tao, Wei Yun, come with me. There may be twists and turns if word of today's incident comes out. Let's discuss it first, just in case." Shen Baozhen turned around and said to Zhou Kaixi, Xia Xianlun and Wu Zhongxiang. Xia and Wu responded, got off the boat and followed Shen Baozhen to the Shipping Administration Office. That night, Ige wrote this report to the French Admiralty with excitement: "the new steamship we helped the Chinese build was a success. The Chinese appreciated our efforts and the contributions they gave them. I am very satisfied with the help. I think this is a good start. Our cooperation with the Chinese will be further expanded.¡± Encountering pirates, the Chinese officers and soldiers on board fought fiercely with them and won. Our ship sank thirteen pirate ships and killed almost a hundred pirates. No one died and only a few suffered injuries. It is worth noting that the Chinese cleverly installed a 'Gatling' rotating machine gun on this ship. They used this machine gun to deal a fatal blow to the pirates, so I suggest that our The Navy is considering equipping more such weapons" "Almost at the same time, in the cabin of the rescued Fujian merchant ship "Lai Shunli", the old man kowtowing at the bow of the ship - the owner of this merchant ship, Lu Ruiping, the chief shopkeeper of the Fuzhou branch of Shanxi's "Wei Changhou" bank, was also writing a letter to Qiao Zhiyong, the owner of the Shanxi main office. "There is a military factory outside the port city, and every month a Taoist inspector is sent to build a warship for driving patrols. In fact, the navy takes the ship there, or leases it to merchants to sell goods, or leases it to passers-by. If you go to Taiwan as an envoy; if you occasionally go abroad, it's just a matter of sending a message to the sea."That's all, there have never been many cases of seizures of foreign pirates" "the navy and the foreign pirates are one and the same. His father is a foreign pirate; his son is a navy, this is always the case. If the navy soldiers are dismissed by mistake, they will immediately go to join the foreign pirates; when the navy soldiers are recruited in the camp, the foreign pirates will immediately come to join the army. Sincerity is based on the sand line and the tide, and those who are not familiar with the situation cannot supplement it. This time I encountered a thief at sea. I intended to use up all the cargo and the ship, but I had no physical condition. It was difficult to see the owner again. Suddenly I saw a smoking ship coming to the rescue. At first sight, I thought it was a French ship. When I got closer, I saw a dragon flag on the masthead. It is known as the ship of the Qing Dynasty. This is the shipyard's newly built steam warship 'Wannianqing'. On the occasion of its maiden trial run, he saw that our ship was being robbed, so he rushed to the rescue and fired artillery to attack the robbers The thieves were extremely ferocious. Seeing that the 'Wannianqing' had few soldiers The cannon list was accidentally stranded, so they went forward to plunder it with utmost ferocity. Shui Yong of "Wannianqing" used his newly-made "Turn-off Magic Gun" to hit it. The bullets rained down, destroying many of its ships and stealing them. There were heavy casualties and they fled in embarrassment, but our ship was safe. There are a few words in the book that are difficult to describe in detail. Everyone in the boat hugged each other and cried with joy, all feeling his great virtue. The shipping administration is different from the Lvying Navy. As we can see now, the shipping administration will definitely prosper in the future. The proprietor may wish to pay attention to it" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù Lin Yizhe came to the Shipping Administration Office early the next day. He noticed that Shen Baozhen, Xia Xianlun, Wu Zhongxiang and others were all there, but Zhou Kaixi was not seen. He immediately thought of Zhou Kaixi's excitement on the flybridge of the "Wannian Qing" After vomiting blood and being carried off the ship, I couldn't help but worry secretly: "Shoushan has been too tired recently. She got cold and vomited blood this time when she went to sea. She has fallen ill and can't see anything. Her duties are temporarily assigned to Weiyun. . Shen Baozhen seemed to understand what Lin Yizhe was thinking. Before he could ask, he said, "A few more generals are coming to the construction site. You don't have to go there all the time." Weiyun has a lot of things to do. Kunyu, you should share more with Weiyun in terms of purchasing these days. " "yes. " Lin Yizhe respectfully agreed. "Come and sit. "Shen Baozhen was very satisfied when he saw that Lin Yizhe was still as respectful as usual, without any intention of taking credit or being arrogant. After Lin Yizhe sat down, Shen Baozhen said: "The 'Wannianqing' ship made its maiden voyage successfully, and this time it was destroyed again. Pirates, who have made great achievements and are famous all over the world, prove that all of our hard work this time has finally been in vain. "After listening to Shen Baozhen's words, all the shipping officials present were sighing. "I originally planned to report to the court today, and scheduled to send the "Wannianqing" ship north to Tianjin next month to be inspected. At that time, the court would ask officials to inspect it. "Shen Baozhen sighed, "Who would have thought of making the first sea trial, but something like this happened! Although the pirates were defeated this time, the 'Wannianqing' ship was also damaged in many places. How could it go north for reference? " "The 'Wannianqing' ship is in urgent need of repair, and the shipyard is currently unavailable, so it can only go to a foreign shipyard for repair. "Wu Zhongxiang said, "If you want to catch up with the reference date, you need to start as early as possible. " "In your opinion, where is the best place to go for repairs? " Shen Baozhen asked. "To be on the safe side, it's better to be a big shipyard. Why not go to Shanghai Yesong Shipyard for repairs. "Wu Zhongxiang said. "Go to Shanghai to practice? Is it too far? Shen Baozhen said thoughtfully, "It will take a long time to go back and forth." " "Although the journey is a bit long, the Wannianqing is faster and easier to travel to and from. Moreover, the Jessen Shipyard is a large factory with skilled workers and complete machinery and equipment, which can save time. "Wu Zhongxiang said, "If you repair it at a nearby small factory, even though the road is close, if you are not good at repairing it, it will definitely take time and two times. In comparison, it would be better to go to a big factory. "That's fine, let's go to Shanghai to practice." Shen Baozhen nodded and agreed to Wu Zhongxiang's suggestion. "The armament of the Wannianqing ship is too weak. It's a long way to Shanghai. It's best to equip all the gun positions." With a few more doors, if we encounter pirates again, it won't be as dangerous as yesterday." "That's right." Shen Baozhen nodded, turned to Lin Yizhe and asked, "Kunyu, the magic trick you made is. "How many more guns are there?" "This gun was disassembled and modified from the old thirty-seven-barreled gun in the country. A total of four guns were built. Now the 'Wannianqing' ship has three guns and one is still available." Lin Yizhe. Said, "The remaining barrels are reserved for spare, so they have not been assembled yet." Lin Yizhe did not dare to say that the remaining "Lin Machine Gun" was intended to be given to Zeng Guofan. "Then bring it with you." Shen Baozhen said, "If the existing three guns malfunction, they can be replaced." "Yes." "I remember that there are still many old-style small cannons in the library, and we can also choose the larger ones. , first install it on the free gun position." Wu Zhongxiang thought for a while and said, "We will wait until the new gun arrives and then replace it." "That's all.??Shen Baozhen sighed and nodded. "When I go to Shanghai this time, Kun Yu, please follow me." Shen Baozhen turned to Lin Yizhe and said, "You know the Western language and the secrets of shipbuilding. The matter is serious, so I can feel more at ease if you follow me." " "My nephew," Lin Yizhe responded. He didn't expect that Shen Baozhen would ask him to take the "Wannianqing" to Shanghai for repairs. He was a little surprised for a while, but he didn't show it at all on the surface. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 53: Words of Entrustment "In my opinion, it would be better if the 'Wannianqing' is repaired in Shanghai and then sailed directly to Tianjin for review without having to go back and forth." Xia Xianlun thought for a while and then suggested. "But why?" Shen Baozhen looked a little surprised after hearing Xia Xianlun's suggestion. "It has been more than a month since the completion of the 'Wannian Qing' ship, Your Excellency, and the trial has been successful. However, it has been delayed in going north to receive the review. There may be slander in the DPRK." Xia Xianlun said, "This 'Wannian Qing' When news of damage caused by pirates comes out, good commentators will definitely make a fuss about it. If the "Wannianqing" is delayed due to repairs, it will be a good time to confirm their words. It is better not to give them any excuse. After the repairs are completed, it is better to sail directly to Tianjin for inspection. The government projects were too expensive, and there were repeated requests to stop and withdraw from them. This time, the "Wannian Qing" destroyed the pirates. The good people in the court knew this, and they would cause trouble. They thought that a huge amount of money was spent, but the ships they built were stolen by pirates. It is so damaged and fragile that it cannot compete with foreign ships. Once this statement is made, our shipping management is in danger. It is better to repair it and then go north to receive it. When they see it as a new ship, they will have nothing to say. Our ship management is no longer constrained by this. " "Then let it be settled. After the "Wannianqing" ship is repaired in Shanghai, there is no need to return to Tianjin immediately. I will report it to the court tomorrow. "Select a senior officer for inspection," Shen Baozhen said to Lin Yizhe, "Shou Shan cannot go north due to illness, and Xiao Tao and Wei Yun are unable to leave. My name is Tong Yun (referring to Wu Da Ting, the former Taiwan Pengbing Bei Dao, who was transferred to the shipping administration last year. Tong Yun has been promoted to the post for nearly a year, so you should ask him for advice on everything." "Yes. Shen Baozhen said warmly, "It's very good. The ship management will soon set up a gun station. When you come back, the post of supervising the gun station will be handed over to you." "Yes, my nephew will follow my uncle's teachings and this trip will definitely fulfill his mission." Lin Yizhe replied solemnly. "Go and prepare now." Shen Baozhen said. "Yes." After coming out of the government office, Lin Yizhe originally planned to go to the "Wannianqing" to take a look, but for some reason he suddenly thought of Zhou Kaixi, who was seriously ill, so instead of going to the dock, he went to the drugstore to buy two Ginseng, and then went straight to Zhou Kaixi's home. When they arrived at the Zhou Mansion, the concierge saw Lin Yizhe arriving and did not dare to neglect him. He led him directly into the inner hall without announcing the arrival and came to Zhou Kaixi's bedside. At this time, Zhou Kaixi was lying on the bed panting slightly. Mrs. Zhou and the maid beside him were packing the medicine bowls. They thought they had just given medicine to Zhou Kaixi. When Mrs. Zhou saw that Lin Yizhe was coming, she stepped forward with a smile and greeted Lin Yizhe. Seeing Lin Yizhe arriving, a smile appeared on Zhou Kaixi's face. He turned his head and nodded slightly to Lin Yizhe. "My master was saying just now that Kunyu will definitely come today." Mrs. Zhou said, "My master thinks he has a lot to say to Kunyu." She said with a smile, while moving it herself He put a chair in front of Zhou Kaixi's bed, asked Lin Yizhe to sit down, and then left, leaving only the two of them in the room. "Why are you here so early? There isn't much going on at the shipyard today?" Zhou Kaixi asked in a hoarse voice. Lin Yizhe shook his head and nodded again. He did not speak, but looked at Zhou Kaixi with concern. At this time, Zhou Kaixi's complexion was sallow, his eye sockets were sunken, and he looked very haggard. Lin Yizhe knew that the stimulation he received this time was too great, and he couldn't help but worry secretly. "Everything in the shipyard has been arranged. Mr. Zhou, don't worry about it. Just rest in peace and recuperate." Lin Yizhe comforted him, "Don't worry and worry, which will make your condition worse." "Oh, it's for no reason!" Zhou Kaixi sighed, "I really regret that I didn't listen to Kun Yu and built this 'military and commercial' ship that is neither a donkey nor a horse!" When I heard Zhou Kaixi was still complaining about his words back then, "the ship is neither a donkey nor a horse." "With this grudge, Lin Yizhe also secretly regretted that what he said at the beginning was a bit harsh. "Ship No. 1 is successful. I thought I would be able to compete with foreign ships from now on, but I never expected that even pirate ships would be hard-pressed to defeat." Zhou Kaixi became excited again as he spoke, "It's better than 'Changshun'" The effectiveness of small military vehicles such as Huafubao shows that they can be used as both military and businessmen, just like fish and bear's paws, they cannot have both. " "There are specialties in business, and ships also have their own specialties. Battleships are used as warships, and merchant ships are used as merchant ships. , should not be confused." Lin Yizhe said, "There is no future for shipping management, so it is inevitable to pay some tuition fees. As long as we get on the right track from now on, the tuition fees will be worthwhile." "That said, the country can't help it. At no cost, the Wannianqing account has resulted in this situation."I have failed the country's favor and failed the people's hope. How can I feel at ease?" "As Zhou Kaixi said, tears actually fell from his eyes. "Master Zhou must not be so sad. It is important to take care of yourself. Lin Yizhe comforted him and said, "When you recover, how about we transform the Wannianqing into a warship?" " Lin Yizhe's words were like a thunder. Zhou Kaixi immediately understood what Lin Yizhe meant. He was so ecstatic that he sat up from the bed. "Did Kunyu have this idea for a long time? " Lin Yizhe smiled slightly and nodded. " In order to get the shipping management on the right track, I have long thought of making up for it. " Lin Yizhe said, "I have already drafted this matter and am still considering it. If we really want to start construction, I'm afraid we will have to wait until Wannianqing has completed its repairs north to Shanghai and has been reviewed and returned to Tianjin. " Lin Yizhe said, telling Zhou Kaixi that Shen Baozhen arranged for him to be responsible for the "Wannianqing" going north to Shanghai for repairs and accompanying Wu Dating to lead the ship to Tianjin for review. "That's very good. "Zhou Kaixi was greatly relieved after hearing Lin Yizhe's words, and his spirit was much better than before. "I made a big mistake by not listening to Kun Yu's words at the beginning, and I also criticized him with words. I think about it today, and I feel so regretful. Zhou Kaixi said, straightened up and bowed to Lin Yizhe, "I can't stay with Kunyu here anymore." " Seeing Zhou Kaixi sincerely apologizing to himself, Lin Yizhe was moved, and stood up and bowed in return. " Where did Mr. Zhou come from? He killed this junior. "Perhaps because he was too excited just now, Zhou Kaixi suddenly coughed violently, and Lin Yizhe quickly helped him lie down again. Seeing that his sleeves and Zhou Kaixi's sheets were splattered with blood, Lin Yizhe's heart sank again. "Kunyu, this trip to the north has a heavy responsibility, so be careful," Zhou Kaixi murmured, "You, like me, are honest people and don't have so much scheming. The official road is dangerous, and if you are not careful, you will be in disaster, so you must be cautious. " Lin Yizhe heard that there was something in Zhou Kaixi's words, and was secretly surprised, but he remained calm on the surface. "Why did Mr. Zhou say this? " "Kunyu, you must be careful about Hu Guangyong in the future. "Zhou Kaixi looked at Lin Yizhe and simply stated his words directly, "Although this person is no longer in the shipping department and is far away from you, it does not mean that he has given up on harming you. This person is cruel and vicious, and his tricks are endless and hard to guard against. You must be careful in the future. "Could it be" "The reason why Kunyu got drunk on the auspicious wedding day, Hu Guangyong could hide it from others, but he couldn't hide it from me" Zhou Kaixi said, and became excited and coughed again, "It's a pity that when I discovered his conspiracy, he wanted to I want to remind you, but it¡¯s too late¡± ¡°That¡¯s it! ¡­¡± ¡°Kunyu thought he had realized it after the fact, so I won¡¯t say more. Seeing that Lin Yizhe had come to his senses, Zhou Kaixi showed a look of relief, "Now that his cunning scheme has failed and he has left the shipyard in despair, he will not be reconciled and will definitely look for opportunities to retaliate. Some time ago, I heard that Chen Fangxian, the father-in-law of your father-in-law, Chen Fangxian, Your Majesty was banished to Xinjiang because of the failure of the suppression campaign. I'm afraid it was him who stirred up trouble in front of Zuo Gong" "Yes, as long as I don't die, he probably won't stop. Lin Yizhe sneered, "Then let's just wait and see!" " "When dealing with this person, Kunyu must not act recklessly. "Zhou Kaixi felt the murderous intent in Lin Yizhe's eyes, and he was anxious, and hurriedly advised, "As long as you are careful and don't give others a chance, as the saying goes, 'If you do too much injustice, you will be killed', he will surely receive the consequences one day. " "I am seriously ill this time, and I am afraid that I may not have much time left. "Zhou Kaixi sighed and took Lin Yizhe's hand, "When Kun Yu is young and has little to do, remember to keep this useful body and do more useful things. " "I see. Lin Yizhe saw Zhou Kaixi's anxious and concerned look and was afraid that he would be worried, so he assured him, "Don't worry, Mr. Zhou." " "Kunyu must change the 'Wannian Qing' into a battleship! " Zhou Kaixi said and coughed violently again. This time his voice was louder. Upon hearing the sound, all the maids and servants outside rushed in and got busy around Zhou Kaixi. "Master Zhou, please rest in peace. I will take my leave first. " Lin Yizhe saw Zhou Kaixi coughing up blood again, and remembered that what he just said seemed to be an instruction, and he felt very heavy for a moment. "'Wannianqing'! Don¡¯t forget ¡®Wannianqing¡¯! "Zhou Kaixi fell on the bed, his eyes widened, and shouted in a hissing voice. "Master! master! "The servants all screamed in fright. Lin Yizhe was secretly frightened, knowing that he might be a little unconscious at the moment, so he quietly activated the hypnosis technique. Zhou Kaixi stared for a while, let out a heavy gasp, and breathed Slowly returning to stabilityHis expression gradually calmed down, and then he closed his eyes and lay there and fell asleep. "Let Mr. Zhou rest well and I will take my leave now." Lin Yizhe said to Mrs. Zhou who came after hearing the news. Mrs. Zhou nodded and looked at Zhou Kaixi on the hospital bed, unable to hide the sadness in her brows. After coming out of Zhou Mansion, Lin Yizhe went straight to the anchorage of the "Wannianqing". ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 54 Beihang University Lin Yizhe came to the "Wannianqing", and Bei Jinquan and Shipping Supervisor Ye Wenlan were also inspecting the "Wannianqing" for injuries. "The inspection has just been completed. There are a total of 17 large and small damage to the hull, and the bullet marks are larger on the deck." Ye Wenlan has learned that Lin Yizhe will lead the "Wannianqing" north to Shanghai for repairs and accompany Wu Dating for the review, so he will make statistics The result told Lin Yizhe, "The turbine boiler is intact, and there should be no obstruction to navigation." "The bottom of the ship has just been seen by divers." Bei Jinquan said, "Although the grounding was on a sandbar, it is difficult to guarantee that the bottom of the ship will not be scratched. If the copper skin on the bottom of the ship was damaged by the hidden stones in the sand, it would be difficult to sail. Fortunately, the bottom of the ship was not damaged and the voyage would be fine. " Lin Yizhe felt relieved after hearing what they said. When Lin Yizhe returned home after a busy day, Chen Wan couldn't wait to show him a letter. "My godmother has sent me a letter. Let's take a look." "Oh? Good news or bad news? I won't read the bad news." Seeing Chen Wan's happy face, Lin Yizhe knew that the letter must be good. News, otherwise the little wife wouldn't be as happy as a lark, but he couldn't help teasing her. "Look at what you said, of course it's good news." Chen Wan smiled and said, "Read it quickly." Lin Yizhe opened the letter and read it. As expected, the letter was written by Zeng Guofan's wife Ouyang. The letter was very short, with only a few words. It is a sentence, but it reveals the longing for Chen Wan and himself, as well as the concern for the newborn. At the end of the letter, she also specifically told Chen Wan that because Zeng Guofan had instructed Zheng Dunjin, the new governor of Shanxi, to request that Chen Shi be kept on guard, the court had approved it. In other words, Chen Shi's punishment of "banishing him to Xinjiang" was actually tantamount to cancelled. So no wonder Chen Wan is so happy. "My godmother also brought a gift to Xi'er." Chen Wan said. Lin Yizhe saw an open cloth bag placed next to the crib. Inside was a small bellyband, a celadon small crouching tiger pillow and a pair of tiger-head shoes. The pattern of the five poisons was sewn on the bellyband and the little tiger on the tiger-head shoes. The heads are all made extremely beautifully, and these three gifts are all children's utensils. Although they are not of high value, they contain a deep sense of care for the newborn, and it is obvious that a lot of thought has been put into them. When Lin Yizhe thought about his upcoming trip to the north, he suddenly had a thought of "false public benefit for private gain" in his heart. Since the "Wannianqing" is going to Shanghai for repairs, and Shanghai is only a stone's throw away from Nanjing, why not take your wife and children to Nanjing to visit the Zeng family, and by the way, give Zeng Guofan the newly developed "Turnover Magic Machine Continuous Gun". To thank him for his previous support. Lin Yizhe has always admired Zeng Guofan, a famous official in the late Qing Dynasty. "It would be great if I could go to Jiangning." Chen Wan picked up her daughter who had woken up and was looking at her with bright black eyes. She kissed her daughter's pink face affectionately and teased her softly. He said, "My great-grandma misses Xi'er so much. I just want to see what Xi'er is like. How can Xi'er go see my great-grandma? Huh?" "Let's go together by boat." Lin Yizhe suddenly said, "Our whole family Let's go together." "Oh? Let's go together by boat?" Chen Wan was slightly surprised and asked, "Is Kunyu going on a long trip?" Lin Yizhe told her about his upcoming trip with the "Wannianqing". "I originally planned to take the opportunity of this trip to bring the magic machine gun over. Since I have to make this trip anyway, why not take you two to visit my godmother." "Really?" Chen Wan's eyes lit up. "Of course it's true." Lin Yizhe stepped forward and looked at the daughter in her arms, gently holding her little hand, "I just don't know if Xi'er can get used to sitting on this ship." "It's okay, I'll definitely get used to it. " Chen Wan was very excited about Lin Yizhe's proposal and started teasing her daughter again, "Oh oh Mom is going to take Xi'er to take a boat ride to see my grandma" "You should prepare it in the next few days. "It's not just the three of us who are leaving, Mr. Xu, Caiyue and Qing'er must also follow." Lin Yizhe said, "I have to tell my uncle." "Okay," Chen Wan agreed. At this time, Lin Yizhe never expected that the letter Chen Wan received from Mrs. Ouyang was actually Zeng Guofan standing in front of the attack. A few days later, while Lin Yizhe was busy traveling, he unexpectedly received a letter from Zeng Guofan. "Your Excellency Kunyu Shaorendi: I have received news from the ship, and I have all the information." "I heard that the 'Wannianqing' ship made its maiden voyage, and used the magic machine gun made by you to destroy the pirates. It achieved great success and became famous throughout the country. The servant is very happy to hear that your Excellency is coming to Shanghai with the Wannian Qing Dynasty. I hope you can come with your wife and daughter to talk about it. " "Your Excellency is modest and has a small family to accompany you. The officials who are accompanying you will definitely do it. Take care of me. In the past, when foreign officials came to the north, they often avoided others as if they were enemies.Let¡¯s talk a little bit about the succession of Jin, but let¡¯s not learn the bad habit of avoiding seeing others. On the day when the book arrives, I will wait to travel north. That is to say, when I asked about Tai'an's safety, all of them had no idea. " After Lin Yizhe read Zeng Guofan's letter, he couldn't help but be shocked at how quickly Zeng Guofan got the news. Within a few days, everything was ready, and the "Wannianqing" departed from Mawei Port and headed north to Shanghai. Because of "Wannianqing" After the "Qing" completed its repairs on its way north this time, it had to go straight to Tianjin for review. Therefore, the time can be said to be relatively tight. All relevant personnel set off with the ship. This trip was led by Wu Dating, promoted by the shipmaster. In addition to Lin Yizhe, he was accompanied by There is also Wu Shizhong, the former "Changsheng" military commander, who was born in Yuanling, Hunan Province. In 1866 (the fifth year of Tongzhi), he was ordered to patrol Taiwan with the title of inspector. Bing Beidao worked hard to eliminate disadvantages during his tenure and was recommended by Hu Linyi, Zeng Guofan and others. In 1868, Wu Dating took leave to return to his hometown in Fujian due to illness. Later, after consultation and report by Zuo Zongtang, Shen Baozhen and others, he was promoted to the shipping administration Wu Shizhong. He used to serve under Wu Dating. He had many contacts with foreigners in his early years and was fluent in English and sailing. In March 1867, the American merchant ship "Wanderer" suffered a shipwreck and sank in Taiwan. The captain, his wife and most of the crew were killed by the Gaoshan natives after they came ashore. While China was handling the matter, the U.S. Consul in Xiamen, Li Xiande, also went to Taiwan to negotiate with the Gaoshan people on an agreement to protect foreign merchant shipwrecked sailors. When Li Xiande arrived in Taiwan and went to the indigenous border, Wu Dating sent Wu Shizhong and Rentong. As an official (translator, liaison officer), it can be said that he was a rare talent in Western affairs operations at that time. After Wu Dating came to the Shipping Administration for promotion, as Wu Dating's subordinate, Wu Shizhong also entered the Shipping Administration at the beginning as the "Changsheng" of Fujian Purchase. Later, in order to purchase ship materials for the "Wan Nian Qing", he went to Siam to take charge of the management with Ye Wenlan, the chief shipping engineer. Before coming to the "Wan Nian Qing", he had just been in the dense forest of Siam. Selection of talents. At this time, Wu Shizhong's official position was Meizhou Battalion Guerrilla, and he was a rare driving talent in the shipping administration. Wu Dating also brought him to the north this time, with the intention of letting him "learn business". It can be said that the people on the "Wannianqing" were all capable Westernization officials who were willing to do their jobs and open-minded. The youngest passenger on the "Wannianqing" was Lin Yuxi, the daughter of Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe was still a little worried when he took his young daughter to sea for the first time. He was afraid that his daughter would not be able to bear the bumps of the ship. But what surprised everyone on the "Wannianqing" was that not only did the little Lin Yuxi not show any signs of seasickness. Xiao Yuxi, who was very adaptable to traveling on the ship and crawled all over the deck with her talk, soon became the beloved pistachio of everyone on the "Wannianqing". For the long and boring voyage, she was a perfect fit. The existence of "Wannianqing" made this voyage no longer boring. It arrived in Shanghai smoothly and entered the dock of Jessen Shipyard, where it began comprehensive maintenance and repairs. 1865) was a ship repair and shipyard established in Shanghai. The factory was originally owned by the American Bowie Company, but was later purchased by a British businessman and renamed the Jessen Shipyard. It was an earlier large-scale foreign woodworking ship repair and shipbuilding company in Shanghai. factory. Yesong Shipyard has a large dock with a length of 112.8 meters, a door width of 16.46 meters, and a middle width of 15.24 meters. It can accommodate ships with a draft of 4.27 meters at high tide. For a large warship like the "Wannianqing", Yesong Shipyard is undoubtedly a good choice. After arranging the docking maintenance of the "Wannianqing", Lin Yizhe took his wife, daughter and entourage to set off. Nanjing, made a special trip to visit Zeng Guofan and his wife. What Lin Yizhe never expected was that Zeng Guofan, then the governor of Liangjiang and about to be transferred to the governor of Zhili, would actually send a steamer to greet him! And this steamship is the paddle-wheel gunboat "Tianji" manufactured by the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration! When Lin Yizhe came to the deck of the "Tianji", he was as excited as when the "Wannianqing" was launched. In fact, the "Tianji" was launched on August 8, 1868, earlier than the "Wannianqing". It should be the first self-made steamship in China since the experimental "Huanghu" small steamer. "Tianji" is a steam paddle-wheel gunboat with an all-wooden structure, a displacement of 600 tons, and five guns. Compared with the "Wannianqing", it already seems backward. Lin Yizhe, who is familiar with the history of modern Chinese shipbuilding, is no stranger to paddle steamers. Because since the advent of steam-powered ships, paddle steamers were first widely used. The birth of the "Tianji" coincided with the time when paddle steamers were about to retire from the stage of history. Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau's construction of such a ship actually had a certain conservative technical experimental nature. Except for the steam engine, the "Tianji" was all self-made by the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau. The steam engine was refurbished and refurbished by purchasing second-hand goods. Since the drawings are of ships that were previously built by the American Flagship Iron Works, the materials were also purchased by Li Hongzhang when he purchased the Flagship Iron Works.The factory originally had stored materials, so the construction speed of the "Tianji" was faster. Zuo Zongtang was not able to grab the title of "Father of Chinese Shipbuilding" in the end. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 55 Famous Ministers of ZTE After the "Tianji" was completed, it first made a trial voyage outside Wusongkou, then sailed from near to far to the ocean in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, and then returned. On September 28, 1868, it sailed from Shanghai to Jiangning. Zeng Guofan, who was the governor of Liangjiang at the time, personally boarded the ship for a trial voyage. The measured speed against the water was 10 knots. The trial of the "Tianji" was a success. After arrangement by Zeng Guofan, the "Tianji" was retained in the two rivers and was mainly responsible for patrolling and transporting the inland rivers of the Yangtze River. And Zeng Guofan arranged for the "Tianji" to come to greet Lin Yizhe. The profound meaning contained in it is undoubtedly self-evident. Lin Yizhe and his party boarded the "Tianji", and their supervisor Feng Ruiguang ordered them to sail directly to Jiangning. Lin Yizhe noticed that the pilots of the "Tianji", including the first mate, second mate, and third mate, were all Americans, and he couldn't help but be very surprised. "Our navy currently has no ordinary pilots, so the commander-in-chief appointed foreign sailors to sail the ships, while my officer-general watched and learned in the hope that he could take charge of his own duties in the future." Feng Ruiguang saw the doubts in Lin Yizhe's heart and smiled. said. "This is a quick fix." Lin Yizhe nodded in agreement with Zeng Guofan's approach. At the same time, he also deeply felt the difficulty of China's rise in modern times. Many things need to be done bit by bit. When the ship arrived in Jiangning, Feng Ruiguang sent Lin Yizhe and his party to the Governor's Office of Liangjiang. Zeng Guofan and his family were waiting in the inner hall early. When Lin Yizhe saw Zeng Guofan for the first time, he almost couldn't believe that the old man in front of him, with a serious face and a majestic but kind-hearted look, was Zeng Guofan, one of the four famous ministers of the late Qing Dynasty and the Zhongxing Dynasty. At this time, Zeng Guofan's face was very different from the photos of him that Lin Yizhe had seen in the original time and space. Now Zeng Guofan's eyebrows, hair and beard were all gray, and he looked very old. In addition, he suffered from eye disease, and his complexion did not look good. It's good, but the spirit looks pretty good. Thinking that this famous official of the late Qing Dynasty would die in a few years - of course, if it were not for the huge stimulation of the "Tianjin Mission Case", he might still live for a few more years - Lin Yizhe felt an inexplicable sadness in his heart. Perhaps, this will be the last time he and this old man meet. Can we change the outcome of the "Tianjin Mission Case" that had a very bad impact on his reputation and extend the life of this respectable old man? Lin Yizhe suppressed his thoughts and led Chen Wan and others forward to salute Zeng Guofan and his wife. He also met brothers Zeng Jize and Zeng Jihong. After the guests and hosts were seated, they started talking like a family. "After so many years, Kunyu has already become a talented person. I dare not recognize him." Zeng Guofan looked at Lin Yizhe and looked very happy. "In the past, the little boy who was the boss has already married and started a career. It seems like it happened in the blink of an eye. "Haha." "Yes! I only remember Kun Yu so much that year." Mrs. Zeng Ouyang, who was hugging Lin Yuxi affectionately, gestured with her hands and said to Chen Wan, "You are so handsome. Her face was red, like a little girl. She didn't talk much or cry. She just stayed by Wan'er's side. Haha, on the day she left, she cried so hard that she couldn't bear to leave. Wan'er still remembers it. "Remember." Chen Wan smiled and nodded, looking at Lin Yizhe with a happy smile, "My godmother couldn't coax him at that time." After hearing their words, Lin Yizhe secretly felt. He was afraid that they would talk about the details about himself in the past, because he had no idea about these "past events". "That's right, it was Wan'er who persuaded him later and said she would marry him in the future, so he stopped crying. My godmother didn't coax him, but she helped you make a marriage arrangement." Mrs. Zeng looked at the young couple, and then looked at them again Looking at the young Lin Yuxi in her arms, she shed tears as she spoke, "It's been so long since I last saw you. You are all married, and your children are so old" "Mom, I am very happy today. Why are you still crying?" Zeng Guofan's sixth daughter Zeng Jifen said with a smile. "Yes, yes! Look, after so many years, I have become a grandma, but I still haven't made any progress." Zeng Guofan smiled and said to Lin Yizhe, "I am leading the 'Wannian Qing' to come to Shanghai this time. Is everything going well? "Back to Zeng Gong, everything went smoothly. After arriving in Shanghai, the dock happened to be empty, so we went straight into the dock for repairs. After the repair of the hull was completed, it was repainted to prepare for the imperial court's inspection." Lin Yizhe replied. "'Wannianqing' defeated the pirates and saved the merchant ship. I have learned from the newspaper that you were on the ship at that time and shot the enemy with your own hands?" Zeng Guofan asked again, "Is this true? "Go back to Mr. Zeng, it's true." Lin Yizhe said, waving to the court, and a personal attendant who had been waiting there came to the front of the hall and handed over the bag containing Lin Yizhe's sniper rifle. He was held in front of Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe opened the bag, took out the sniper rifle, and presented it to Zeng Guofan.   When Zeng Guofan saw the scope on the gun, surprise flashed in his eyes. "You made this gun yourself?" Zeng Guofan took the gun and examined it carefully. "Yes." Lin Yizhe replied with a smile, "This gun is also modified from the barrel of the National Volleyball Gun given by Zeng Gong. It is equipped with a telescope for easy accuracy." Zeng Guofan raised the gun and put his left eye to the sight. Then he raised his gun and looked towards the yard, and started to look. "It can both see far and accurately. It's not bad." Zeng Guofan noticed a large wooden box that was carried by two people in the yard. If he realized something, he put down the gun and handed it to his two sons beside him. "Take a look, I think Kunyu's craftsmanship and ingenuity are superior to those of foreigners." Brothers Zeng Jize and Zeng Jihong came forward together, admiring each other while observing the gun. "Kun Yu has learned both Chinese and Western knowledge, and is able to apply what he has learned. He lives up to the teachings of the saints, which is extremely rare." Zeng Guofan sighed, "It is a pity that among the young generation in China, there are too few who can be as good as Kun Yu." "Zeng Gong is too praised, juniors I'm so ashamed." "Is that the 'six-barreled magic gun' in that box?" Zeng Guofan asked, pointing to the big wooden box in the yard. "Exactly." Lin Yizhe said respectfully, "After I received the gun as a gift from Mr. Zeng, I didn't dare to be hasty. I thought about it day and night. Fortunately, I lived up to my command and made this gun. When I came to Shanghai this time, I brought it with me. Please Mr. Zeng took a look. " Lin Yizhe said, waving his hand and gesturing to his followers to open the box and assemble their guns. "It's unbelievable that three volley guns killed more than a hundred pirates." Zeng Guofan watched Lin Yizhe's two followers quickly open the box and set up the "Lin Machine Gun" on the wheeled gun rack. He couldn't help but feel horrified. , "How is it done?" "This junior will demonstrate it to Mr. Zeng and ask Mr. Zeng to try it himself." Lin Yizhe said. Zeng Guofan got up and came to the yard. Lin Yizhe saw that the machine gun had been set up and went to check it out in person. At this time, the soldiers in the government office saw that the governor wanted to test the gun, so they moved in several haystacks. The target was placed in the yard. After Lin Yizhe finished loading, he pointed the muzzle of the machine gun at the target, hung the bag for collecting shell casings next to the machine gun, and then asked Zeng Guofan to sit down at the firing position and taught him to hold the shaker. Bundle. Mrs. Ouyang and Zeng Jifen also wanted to come forward to watch. Chen Wan smiled and held them back, indicating that they did not need to come forward and just watched at the door. According to what Lin Yizhe said, Zeng Guofan slowly shook the handle, and the muzzle of the "Lin's machine gun" instantly spurted out streams of white smoke with a faint flame. Accompanied by the brisk "chu, chu, chu" gunshot, dense bullets were shot out quickly. , smashing the wooden human-shaped target in front of him. Lin Yizhe helped Zeng Guofan slowly turn the gun body, deliberately letting him experience the feeling of shooting. As the bullets were fired, after a while, the haystacks were on fire one after another, and the wooden targets were either broken by the waist or shot. After being beaten to pieces, Lin Yizhe quickly signaled Zeng Guofan to stop when he saw that the bullet that had lost its target actually flew towards the courtyard wall, hitting the screen wall with stone fragments flying everywhere. Seeing the debris on the ground, Zeng Guofan, who was sitting in the launch position, frowned and couldn't say a word for a long time. Lin Yizhe noticed that Zeng Guofan's face was uncertain, and doubts arose in his heart, but he did not ask questions, but stood quietly aside. The Zeng brothers on the side couldn't help but feel frightened when they saw that their father's eyebrows seemed to be filled with sadness. After a long time, Zeng Guofan came to his senses and stretched out his hand. Lin Yizhe understood and hurriedly stepped forward and carefully helped the old man up. "This gun is so fast, no wonder it can kill hundreds of pirates." Zeng Guofan murmured, "It's too fast!" Lin Yizhe felt Zeng Guofan's hands shaking slightly, and knew that the test gun just now gave the old man too much money. It was so shocking that I couldn't bear it. "What is the structure of this gun? Western weapons rely too much on ingenuity. Ingenious parts are easy to damage and difficult to prepare," Zeng Guofan said. "I wonder if this gun can be easily manufactured in large quantities." "This style of gun already exists in the West, just like Zeng Gong said that some parts are too complicated, so this gun has been simplified as much as possible to make it easy to prepare." Lin Yizhe said. "That's good, that's good." Zeng Guofan nodded. "The disadvantage of this gun is that the barrel is made of copper. If it is fired for a long time, it will overheat and easily explode, endangering the shooter. If it can be made of steel, there will be no such disadvantages." Lin Yizhe helped Zeng Guofan walk back , while saying, "my country is not yet able to produce steel barrels on its own. After detailed inspection and comparison, I thought it would be better to use the American 'Lamington' rifle barrel." Lin Yizhe helped Zeng Guofan return to his seat and sit down. Zeng Guofan looked at him. It fell on the "Lin Machine Gun" placed in the yard again. This time he noticed the pocket hanging next to the gun for collecting bullet casings. Lin Yizhe quickly explained: "Western bullets, the price is??Expensive, for the sake of saving, the younger generation designed this cartridge case collection bag to collect the cartridge cases for recycling. " "Using this gun in battle, one can be as effective as ten. Zeng Guofan did not comment on Lin Yizhe's seemingly "stingy" design, but suddenly sighed, "If this gun had been born a few years earlier, the southeastern half of the wall might not have been ravaged so much, and I wouldn't have lost this 'Zeng Shao'." Notorious" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 56 Ji Gao¡¯s Slander Hearing what Zeng Guofan said, Lin Yizhe understood the pain in the heart of this "famous official of ZTE" after seeing such a murderous weapon, and why he had such an expression just now. He knew that in his later years, Zeng Guofan had been struggling with the fact that he had killed too many people in his life, and he felt quite regretful about it, so he had the ability to speak. As a famous historical figure, Zeng Guofan's evaluation by later generations has also experienced ups and downs. In the past hundred years, benevolent people have different views on benevolence, and wise people have different opinions. Zeng Guofan has been praised by many people, and there are also many people who have criticized him. From the initial denigration of Zeng Guofan to the Later, he was highly praised. It can be said that there are few figures in history who can still cause such controversy after his death. Investigating the reason, the huge contrast brought to people by Zeng Guofan's bloody behavior when he suppressed the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, a Confucian advocate of "benevolence, righteousness, and propriety", is a big reason. After all, it is so difficult to explain that these two completely different words, benevolence, righteousness and blood, appear in the same person at the same time. The titles "Zeng Shao" and "Zeng Butcher" are popular among the people. They come from the high-pressure and iron-blooded policy implemented by Zeng Guofan when he organized regiment training to suppress the Taiping Army in Hunan. Lin Yizhe has always had deep understanding and sympathy for what Zeng Guofan did. As a Confucian scholar who has always held the ideas of "economic management of the world" and "loyalty to the emperor and patriotism", he faced a "giant invader rarely encountered in a century". Zeng Guofan and his Hunan army did not have smooth sailing in the early stages of the battle with the Taiping Army. As he said himself, he fought repeatedly and lost again and again. Zeng Guofan himself jumped into the river twice to escape, but fortunately he survived. Even when his achievements were brilliant, food, military pay, baggage, and rewards still restricted him in everything. The anti-Han influence and fear of the Manchu nobles and the successive battles against the Taiping Army made him physically and mentally exhausted. Zeng Guofan was not a bloodthirsty person. He had no choice but to suppress the Taiping Movement when he saw that the Taiping Movement was causing too much harm. Bloody measures were taken. As the first person in the Qing Dynasty to be granted the title of Marquis of Wu as a scholar, the pressure he endured was not something that those boring and shameless Qingliu scholars could understand, nor was it something that ordinary civil servants and generals could understand. Always changing between a gentleman and a devil, Zeng Guofan suffered great inner torture. After all, as a Confucian, he could not maintain state power through the means of benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust, but had to resort to force to suppress it. He had been suffering from severe pain in his heart, even until his later years when he became famous. "After playing for a long time, you should be vigorous. I hope that good people can live in peace. Even if you are known as cruel and harsh, so what? Mr. Zeng need not pay attention to the boring literati's jokes." Lin Yizhe said, "The world's best There are many people who know Mr. Zeng, and not all of them are blind." "That's good, haha." Zeng Guofan laughed, looking very happy, "I haven't heard such happy words for a long time." "Wen Kunyu. This statement should come to light." Zeng Jize was also pleased with Lin Yizhe's blunt words and said with a smile, "It's rare for Kunyu to come here. If he's not busy with business, how about staying a few more days?" "Yes, yes. , it¡¯s a rare visit, so just stay a few more days!¡± Mrs. Zeng said. Lin Yizhe hesitated for a moment, then looked back at Chen Wan. A hint of hope flashed in his beloved wife's eyes. At this time, Zeng Guofan said: "The 'Wannian Qing' has arrived in Shanghai safely. It has been put into dock for repairs. I think it has been carefully arranged, so there is no need to do everything personally. I think it will be okay if I stay for two days and then go back." "Junior, obey." Hearing this. When Zeng Guofan spoke, Lin Yizhe nodded in agreement, unable to resist the warm welcome. But Lin Yizhe didn¡¯t know that just in these few days, an invisible storm had quietly arrived. Half a month after Lin Yizhe led the "Wannianqing" to the north, Shen Baozhen reported to the court that he had sent the shipping administration to promote the "Wannianqing" to lead the "Wannianqing" to the north that day, and asked the Qing court to send officials to inspect it. Along with this memorial, Shen Baozhen also attached a set of drawings of the "Wannianqing" hull, steam engine, and boiler drawn by the shipping administration. In the memorial, Shen Baozhen never used the name of the ship "Wannianqing" proposed by himself. Instead, he used the title of "Ship No. 1" and respectfully requested the imperial court to "favor and honor the name." But what Shen Baozhen never expected was that not long after, he actually received this reply from the court: "The Minister of Military Aircraft has ordered to read and read all the reports. Zuo Zongtang reported that the steamship built by the Ship Administration was not perfect. After hearing that the ship While repairing in Shanghai, there is no need to come north. Zeng Guofan was specially ordered to find out the memorial at a nearby location before setting off. "With the reply, there was also a copy of Zuo Zongtang's memorial to impeach the shipping administration. . At about the same time, that is, the day after Lin Yizhe arrived in Nanjing, the Liangjiang Governor's Office also received an edict from the Military Aircraft Department, requesting Zeng Guofan to find out in detail "the details of the situation of the No. 1 steamship built by the Fujian Factory", and the same was true. Attached is a copy of Zuo Zongtang's memorial for participating in the impeachment of shipping administration. "You should take a good look at Zuo Jigao's excerpts." Zeng Guofan finished reading the edict and memorial.?After that, he handed them to Lin Yizhe calmly. Lin Yizhe took the imperial edict and glanced at it, then looked at Zuo Zongtang's memorial. When he saw that the title of the memorial turned out to be "The Fujian Provincial Shipbuilding Bureau is delaying shipbuilding and is requesting an edict to apply for an order." He couldn't help but feel great. angry. "The report was made for the Fujian Provincial Shipping Bureau to manufacture steamships at will. The Minister of Shipping deliberately concealed it and asked for an edict to warn the future. I respectfully pray for God's guidance." Since the start of construction in the sixth year of Tongzhi, it has been recorded in the meeting by the Minister of Shipbuilding, Shen Baozhen, that the ship was designed to protect against aggression, and the engineering department had to draw up a standard and ordered each factory to build it twice. This was the first time. In the inner ocean, the weather was calm, and it was not possible to see immediately whether there were any defects. After the outer ocean test, the work was still not completed. Then, the second outer ocean test was carried out, and the water conditions were not checked in detail. The ship mistakenly sailed to the shoal, causing the ship to run aground and be stolen. The hull was damaged. However, the shipmaster promoted Wu Zhongxiang, assistant Lin Yizhe and others did not take the overall situation into consideration, and directly asked the shipmaster's constitution to go north to read it. It was like a person who lived in a businessman selling bad goods to others. As soon as he went out, he ignored the real and fake. Therefore, once the storm happened, all kinds of diseases would arise. . The ship cost the country hundreds of thousands of money. What a joke! Now the ship is sailing to Shanghai for overhaul. It is really a deliberate attempt to deceive the ship administration. It was originally a plan for self-improvement. The craftsmen of the bureau have been nurtured and trained by the state for many years. How should we be sincere and diligent in order to strive for excellence and live up to the country's heavy expenditures and create a shipping administration? , The supervision is not as good as the scale of the start-up. After listening to it, Hesheng is angry! "The bureau still has many ships that have not yet been built. It is such a waste of time that it fails to respond to the original intention of establishing the ship administration. The Minister of Shipping, Shen Baozhen, issued a strict order, and asked the minister to supervise the promotion, break away from sentiments, and effectively rectify the situation. If all the gentry, craftsmen, supervisors, etc. perform their duties with sincerity, those who contribute will be rewarded. Those who intend to blame others and fabricate words to deceive them will be dismissed, and they will not be allowed to do anything. They will be informed and punished, and they will be rewarded in the future, in the hope that the deputy imperial court will establish the ship administration. " "Is it appropriate? I will present the memorial to the Empress Dowager and the Emperor for your instructions.¡± After reading Zuo Zongtang¡¯s memorial, Lin Yizhe suppressed the urge to tear it into pieces and sneered: ¡°I really opened my eyes. It¡¯s nonsense! It¡¯s so shameless!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be impatient.¡± Zeng Guofan waved his hand and said calmly, ¡°You Dan must have received the imperial edict and the two notes. Gong is not just listening to others. Since he turned Zuo Jigao's story around, he is giving the shipping manager a chance to defend himself. " Lin Yizhe calmed down immediately when he heard what Zeng Guofan said. "Is the 'Wannianqing' ship really as Zuo Jigao said in a conciliatory manner, once the storm comes, all kinds of diseases will occur?" Zeng Guofan saw Lin Yizhe's clenched fists and couldn't help laughing and asked, "I don't think so. As for being as fragile as he said, "If it's really like what he said, this junior would not dare to come on this boat with his wife and children." Lin Yizhe knew that Zeng Guofan was joking, and he also laughed, " If you are so fragile, there are unpredictable circumstances. If something happens, the whole family will never see Mr. Zeng again. Wouldn't it be a regret in life? " "Zuo Jigao actually mentioned you specifically in the book. I think you offended him a lot." Zeng Guofan took back the copy of Zuo Zongtang's excerpt from Lin Yizhe, looked at it again, and said, "Tell me, why did you offend him? There are two reasons for this. One is the location of the shipyard, and the other is the shape of the ship. "Lin Yizhe said, "Zeng Gongxiang is already aware of the turmoil about the change of location. The younger generation is the one who initiated the change of location, and the new location was naturally chosen by the younger generation. He was hated by Zuo Jigao. And because of the new ship's shape, the younger generation offended him again. "That's it. Tell me what this ship type dispute is about." Zeng Guofan nodded and asked Lin Yizhe to explain in more detail. "At the beginning of the establishment of the Shipbuilding Administration, Zuo Jigao decided that the ship type to be built by the Shipbuilding Administration should be dual-purpose ships for both military and commercial purposes. When there was something going on, it would be used as a military ship for fighting, and when there was nothing going on, it would be used as a merchant ship to transport cargo and catch theft. It should be noted that shipbuilding in modern times According to the method, the ship type and function are focused on. A warship is a warship, and a merchant ship is a merchant ship. A warship is mainly capable of being used in battle, and a merchant ship is mainly designed to carry a lot of cargo. Zuo Jigao does not want to be used for both military and commercial purposes, but in fact it is both military and commercial. Wrong, the Wannianqing ship is like this. "Lin Yizhe said, "If it is a warship, its firepower is too small; if it is a merchant ship, its cargo capacity is small. This time, the Wannianqing ship was stolen at sea. , was besieged by more than ten pirate ships, and the artillery fire was weak. After a long battle, they were unable to sink one of the ships. Fortunately, the pirate ship wanted to join the gang to rob it, but when it got too close, the magic machine gun could kill it with rapid fire. Otherwise, the ship would have been destroyed. It is no longer owned by the imperial court. " "When the 'Wannian Qing' was still being designed, the younger generation pointed out that it was inappropriate to use it for both military and commercial purposes. However, the shipbuilding officials were afraid of Zuo Jigao and did not dare to change the model, so they built it. This is neither a donkey nor a horse. This is where I offended Zuo Jigao twice."   ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Working hard to update! Please collect, recommend and encourage! Text Chapter 57 The secret behind the scenes "That's it." Zeng Guofan couldn't help but smile when he heard Lin Yizhe's words "It's neither a donkey nor a horse", "No wonder Zuo Jigao hates you so much that he even confuses right and wrong, and even mentions it in the booklet "You are a junior." "This junior didn't expect that he would dare to turn right and wrong like this." Lin Yizhe sighed, "And he said it so righteously." The 'Wannian Qing' was built like a donkey and a horse for both military and commercial purposes. When the 'Wannian Qing' encountered pirates, it could have been destroyed without being damaged by pirates, and then went to a foreign factory for overhaul." Zeng Guofan twisted his beard and said with a smile. , "So this matter is not difficult to handle. We only need to explain the truth to the central committee and point out that it is Zuo Jigao who is actually responsible. He will naturally give up and retreat." Hearing a few words from Zeng Guofan, he pointed out the point to the point. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but admire him secretly. "It all depends on Mr. Zeng as the master of shipping management." Lin Yizhe bowed and thanked him. "We still have to pour the dirty water that Zuo Jigao left on him." Zeng Guofan said, "This matter is not urgent at the moment. Since the court wants me to find out the details and give a concrete response, then we will have to wait for ten thousand years." Let's talk about it after the repairs on the Qing' are completed." "Yes." "Tomorrow you and I will go to Shanghai. I want to see with my own eyes what this ship looks like, neither a donkey nor a horse." Zeng Guofan said with a smile, "Let me tell you. Western shipbuilding." "Junior, I obey." The next day, Zeng Guofan, accompanied by his two sons, took the ship "Tianji" to the Shanghai Yesong Shipyard to check the maintenance status of the "Wannianqing". Chen Wan and her daughter stayed at Zeng Guofan's home temporarily. Not long after the "Tian Ji" arrived in Shanghai, Zeng Guofan and his son came to Yesong Shipyard with Lin Yizhe. At this time, Wu Dating and others had learned from the Shanghai Provincial Government Office that Zuo Zongtang had participated in the shipping administration and the imperial order of "Wannian Qing" Everyone was worried about the news that the number was postponed to be read north and Zeng Guofan came to inspect it. Seeing that Lin Yizhe actually brought Zeng Guofan here, he was surprised and couldn't help but be surprised by Lin Yizhe's efficiency. Since the damage to the "Wannianqing" was not serious, with the efforts of the shipyard workers, the hull has been repaired and repainted with French sky blue paint. The copper skin on the bottom of the ship has also been scraped and cleaned. The slender ship The body and gorgeous painting made the "Wannianqing" look very beautiful, so this ship left a very good impression on Zeng Guofan at first sight. "It's not easy for the shipbuilder to build such a good ship." Zeng Guofan sighed, "It's a pity that he was mistaken for 'military and commercial use'." "What Mr. Zeng said is absolutely true." Wu Dating heard that Zeng Guofan's words seemed to be right. The shipmaster was very sympathetic and said hurriedly, "Although this ship has shortcomings, there is no second ship in the country that can compare with it. It is indeed a new profit ship." "This ship is definitely not what the ignorant say. It's so unbearable." Zeng Jize was completely attracted by the "Wannian Qing" and couldn't help but be very dissatisfied with Zuo Zongtang's criticism in his poem. It's just that as a younger generation, he couldn't criticize his elders in front of his father. "The disadvantage of this ship is that the cargo hold occupies too large an area, occupying too much space in the engine room and gun positions," Lin Yizhe said. "However, this ship still has a lot of room for modification. If it can be modified well, It can become a real battleship. " "Oh? Tell me how to transform it into a battleship?" Zeng Guofan asked with interest. "Since it is a battleship, there is no need for a cargo hold. The cargo hold can be abolished, the engine room can be enlarged, the vertical steam engine used in the original merchant ship can be removed, and a horizontal steam engine with greater horsepower can be installed to increase the speed and reduce the draft. Then the The deck was lowered, the bulwarks were removed, and the gun position was recessed into a ground trap gun style to lower the center of gravity, reduce the area to be bombarded, and protect the gunner's safety." Lin Yizhe talked about his transformation of the "Wannianqing" in an orderly manner. The idea is, "The original artillery of the Wannianqing are all old-style 24-pound cannons, which are difficult to operate and the firing range is too narrow. The original eight cannons can be removed and replaced with four large artillery pieces along the surface of the ship. The central line layout was changed to a gantry type to increase the firing range. This way, although the number of guns is small, it can shoot in all directions, which not only reduces the weight, but also increases the firepower. " I heard what Lin Yizhe said was concise and clear. , it was obviously a conclusion reached after careful consideration. Zeng Guofan showed approval, while Zeng Jize brothers, Wu Dating and others were amazed and admired. "Since Zuo Jigao asked your name to be heard by Datian, I might as well help you out and give you a favor." Zeng Guofan looked at Lin Yizhe, twirled his beard and smiled, "I'll make a plan now, you can As I just said, write a note and I'll hand it over to you." Upon hearing that Zeng Guofan meant to speak for the shipping manager, Wu Dating and others who were originally worried that Zeng Guofan and Shen Baozhen would not help were overjoyed. After seeing off Zeng Guofan and his son, Lin Yizhe returned toIn the office, he was thinking about how to write the clip that Zeng Guofan asked him to get. The door suddenly opened and Xu Run walked in. "Sir, haven't you rested yet?" Lin Yizhe asked with concern when he saw that Xu Run's face was a little haggard, probably due to his age and fatigue from traveling and boating. "My lord, haven't you rested yet?" Xu Run smiled and said, "My lord has not rested, how dare I rest?" "Sir, you are joking." Lin Yizhe smiled and asked Xu Run to sit down, "Sir, here you go. But do you have something to say? " "Don't you think that Zuo Jigao's memorial and the imperial edict came very suddenly?" Xu Run asked. "Yes, there was no warning beforehand, so I was really caught off guard." Lin Yizhe nodded. "As soon as the 'Wannianqing' ship arrived in Shanghai, Zuo Jigao's plan collapsed. He got the news quickly enough!" Xu Run said, "Have you never thought about the reason for this?" "Mr. , someone tipped off Zuo Jigao" Lin Yizhe was suddenly startled, remembering what Zhou Kaixi said to him in front of the hospital bed, and suddenly thought of Hu Xueyan, "Could it be" "It's probably this person who is responsible." Xu Run nodded, "Otherwise, how could Zuo Jigao know so much?" "Actually, he is harming Zuo Jigao." Lin Yizhe sneered and said, "Originally, the 'Wannian Qing' ship was completed, and I still wanted to I was worried that Zuo Jigao would take all the credit for himself, but I didn¡¯t expect that he would use this to attack the shipping manager. It was really stupid and would harm others. " "Yes, so this matter is for me, the shipping manager. "It's a bad thing, but it's not a good thing," Xu Run said, "If Zuo Jigao is constrained by this now, he will become the shipping administration's enemy in the future, and the future development of the shipping administration will inevitably be hindered. This is a bad side; a good side. , that is, the shipping management will no longer have anything to do with Zuo Jigao, and will be on the right track without his control." "Mr. What you said is absolutely true." After hearing Xu Run's analysis, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but nodded, "Mr. Yi, I see. "What should I do with it now?" "My lord, are you thinking about how to write this clip?" Xu Run didn't answer, but asked with a smile. "Yes! Mr. Zeng asked me to write a clip, and he helped me to perform for him. I haven't decided yet." Lin Yizhe's face turned slightly red. Of course, he couldn't tell Xu Run that he had never written such a thing, so he had to Used euphemism. "I have already written a copy, sir, please read it." Xu Run took out a manuscript from his sleeve and handed it to Lin Yizhe, "If you feel there are any shortcomings, I will go and correct it." Lin Yizhe was overjoyed. He quickly took it and opened it and started reading. "I can never compare to Mr. Sir's literary talents. This time the shipping administration was saved from a disaster, thanks to this film." Lin Yizhe read the clip that Xu Run wrote for him and was filled with admiration. "This film is easier to read without a single word." , just go up like this." "My lord, this is a matter within my responsibilities. Please don't let me know about it." I don¡¯t have much time to spend on writing documents, so it¡¯s natural for me to do it for you.¡± ¡°Then I won¡¯t be polite to you, sir.¡± Although Lin Yizhe had a good command of classical Chinese in his previous life, he was not from this era after all. When people came to the Qing Dynasty, they were still a bit unfamiliar when faced with all kinds of documents and letters. He had been worrying about these trivial things before, but now he finally no longer had to worry. Only now did he deeply realize how important it was to have a good master. The Qing Dynasty can be said to be the heyday of Shiye and the main era of Shiye¡¯s activities. In the Qing Dynasty, local officials in charge, ranging from governors and governors to prefecture and county magistrates, generally hired several masters to help them handle government affairs. In terms of prefectures and counties, there were more than 1,500 prefectures and counties in the country during the Qing Dynasty, and most of the prefectures and counties employed masters. There are as many as ten masters in each state and county, and as few as two or three. In total, there are no less than 10,000 masters in all states and counties in the country. If you add the governors, governors, chief secretaries, inspectors, prefects and other government officials, the number will be even more impressive. Therefore, there was a popular proverb in society at that time: There is no government without a curtain. To make a curtain call is to be a master. In the Qing Dynasty, a master was extremely active and played an extremely important role in the officialdom and society of the Qing Dynasty. They are the chief's confidants, think tanks, and personal assistants. The chief relies on them as his right and left hand, entrusting them with important responsibilities and cannot leave them. Although they are not officials themselves, they handle important government affairs. They hold a considerable part of the actual power of the government. Although they are said to assist officials in governing, they actually govern to a large extent on behalf of officials. Lin Yizhe had no idea at this time that his master would bring him more help in the future. This ghostwriting clip was just the beginning. Lin Yizhe and Xu Run discussed how to deal with it next. At about the same time, Zeng Guofan was also in his study, sinkingAfter thinking for a while, he picked up his pen and started writing the memorial. In the city of Hangzhou, Hu Xueyan, who was making clouds and rain with his wife and concubines, suddenly sneezed twice inexplicably ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 58 Reading in Tianjin Beijing, Forbidden City, Yangxin Hall, Xinuang Pavilion. At this time, the 34-year-old Empress Dowager Cixi was watching Zeng Guofan's repertoire. Beside her, the thirteen-year-old Emperor Tongzhi was thinking hard and writing poems. Several imperial masters carefully accompanied him. "On the day I received the order, I took the ship 'Tianji' and rushed to the Shanghai Yesong Shipyard for inspection. At that time, the shipyard's No. 1 ship had been docked for maintenance, and the hull had been repaired. It would be ready to go to sea soon. I was surprised. As soon as possible, he, together with the shipmaster Wu Dating and the assistant committee member Lin Yizhe, went to the dock for a face-to-face inspection. They found that the steamer had suffered minor damage and the shipyard did not have a large dock to accommodate it. To ensure safety, they came to Shanghai for repairs and went north to receive inspection. . . . The hull of the warship was found to be solid, the machinery and boilers were all neat and new, and all the details were intact. After the repairs were completed, it went out to sea again for sea trials. It was fast and agile, and the Chinese and foreign observers were astonished. This is an unprecedented surprise. I personally took it to sail overseas, traveling between Ning and Shanghai, and there was no obstruction at all. It was not like what Zuo Zongtang said, and all kinds of diseases occurred in the wind and waves According to the shipping administration. Lin Yizhe, deputy committee member, said that there were indeed some imperfections in the ship, but this was not due to the lack of life of the ship's crew. It was actually caused by Zuo Zongtang's insistence on building ships for both military and commercial purposes when the ship management was first established. Tang did not understand the theory of Western ships and artillery, and made arrogant plans for ship management, and did not allow others to comment. He thought that the ship could save money and increase efficiency. If it is regarded as a merchant ship, it will not carry much cargoLooking back to its origin, it is all Zuo Zongtang's fault for saying that he is good at it" Empress Dowager Cixi read the folding paper several times, nodded, and put it aside. . Then he took out the clip from the fold and looked at it. "Zuo Zongtang regarded the shipping administration as his personal preference, ignored the actual situation, insisted on going his own way, and was domineering. All the shipping administration members were forced by his prestige and did not dare to say anything wrong. My family has been blessed by the country, and my ancestor Lin Wenzhong The public's teachings are still in my ears. I can't bear to waste the country's money, and I am unable to resist Zuo Zongtang, so I secretly seek ways to reform in the future, in order to make up for the lost sheep" "The current plan must be eliminated. Zuo Zongtang's fallacy of "dual use for both military and commercial purposes" was to transform the steamship into a truly warship capable of fighting. The minister and foreign technicians repeatedly deliberated and decided on the method of transformation. One was to remove the cargo hold and replace the engine, that is, to remove all useless cargo holds. , enlarge the engine room, and replace the vertical turbine used on the original merchant ship with the horizontal turbine used on the warship. This method can increase the power, lower the center of gravity, and reduce the draft. The second is to lower the deck, change the gun position, and replace the original ten engines. The small cannons were removed and replaced with four rotatable cannons, which were arranged along the center line of the ship. The gun doors were expanded on both sides so that they could fire front, rear, left and right. Although the number of cannons was reduced, the firepower was stronger and the weight of the ship was also reduced. , and the draft is reduced. Because reducing the draft is particularly important, most of the ports along the coast of our country have not been dredged by machines, so it is difficult to navigate with a slightly deeper draft" Empress Dowager Cixi read this with great interest. After reading the clip, I noticed that the author on it turned out to be a strange name called "Lin Yizhe". The Empress Dowager Cixi remembered that Zuo Zongtang's memorial seemed to mention this name. She took Zeng Guofan's memorial and took a look at it. She also found this name on it. She noticed that his title was "Commissioner of the Shipping Administration Assistant". ". The Empress Dowager Cixi then opened up the document Shen Baozhen submitted to defend the ship administration, and saw that it read, "Lin Yizhe, the grandson of Lin Wenzhong, the nephew of the minister, the assistant ship administrator, once mentioned the ship's defects and called it 'dual use for military and commercial purposes.' It is actually a "mistake of military and commercial use", but the dual use of military and commercial purposes was decided by Zuo Zongtang, and I did not dare to change it, so I did not accept his words." The Empress Dowager Cixi took another look at the folder. Her eyes fell on the words "My family has been blessed by the country for a long time, and the teachings of my ancestor Lin Wenzhong are still in my ears." She suddenly understood that the person who wrote this folder actually He is Lin Zexu¡¯s grandson! The Empress Dowager Cixi roughly calculated Lin Yizhe's age with her fingers and found that he should be the same age as her son Aixinjueluo Zaichun - that is, Emperor Tongzhi. She read the clip carefully from beginning to end. , I found that his writing was clear and clear without losing literary grace. I could even easily imagine what the steamship would look like after its transformation through his description. The Empress Dowager Cixi looked at Emperor Tongzhi, who was thinking hard about poetry, and couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh in her heart. The Empress Dowager Cixi picked up her ink pen and wrote an approval on Zeng Guofan's note: "This officer seems to have real talent and practical knowledge. He is ordered to supervise carefully and transform the steam ship into a warworthy ship. All artificial raw materials can be deployed by this officer. In order to achieve transformation, Success, otherwise I am the only one to ask." After writing this reply, Empress Dowager Cixi couldn't help but become angry when she saw that Emperor Tongzhi had been holding it there for so long without writing a word. She stood up suddenly and said, The emperor noticed her movements and hurriedly shook his head and started moaning in a pretense. With a livid face, the Empress Dowager Cixi stepped forward to take the poems and essays that Emperor Tongzhi had just written, took a look at them, and then threw them to the ground. "Emperor! We have high hopes for you and will extend yourI invite famous teachers, but the emperor uses these in return for me? "Seeing his mother's anger, Emperor Tongzhi stood up quickly and knelt down in fear. Beside him, several emperor commanders also knelt on the ground. "Eniang, calm down! My son is incompetent, which makes my mother sad! " "emperor! You are so useless! How can I safely leave the Qing Dynasty to your hands in the future? ! "The Empress Dowager Cixi said sternly. The Empress Dowager Cixi's voice resounded in the pavilion, startling Weng Tonghe, one of the emperor's teachers. After finally ending the hard work of teaching the emperor, which was like being punished, Weng Tonghe returned At home, I wrote down the following words in my diary: "Today's topic is 'Emphasis on agriculture and precious millet', and the title of the poem is 'The east wind has turned green Yingzhou grass', with the Chinese character Dezhou. The writing was very astringent, with almost no words left in the first draft, and the empty words were not smooth. I broke it down word by word and talked about it again, but still put it together into several paragraphs, and I have not finished it. Entering again at noon, I sat for four moments without saying a single word. So he wrote poems, which were not good either. The Queen Mother was very angry and scolded her. The others were all panic-stricken and helpless. In such a situation, there was nothing they could do! " In the residence of the Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, Zuo Zongtang was reviewing official documents at the table. At this time, a man walked in holding the wooden box containing the official documents. "Sir, the imperial mail has arrived. " "Leave it here. "After placing the imperial mail on the table, he bowed and bowed out. Zuo Zongtang put down the brush in his hand, took the imperial mail, opened it, and started reading. When he saw the imperial edict given to him, he suddenly felt Stayed there. "The Minister of Military Aircraft sent a message on September 16, the eighth year of Tongzhi's reign: Zuo Zongtang's preface to the Ship Administration was delayed at will. The Minister of Ship Administration deliberately concealed the matter. I read the report and read it." Zeng Guofan, the governor of Liangjiang, came to find out the evidence. Zeng Guofan reported that the steamship built by the shipyard was indeed a new type of strong ship. The imperfections were due to Zuo Zongtang's "dual use of military and commercial" mistakes. It was not the shipyard that built the ship. Intentional concealment. Now the ship has been inspected and repaired in Shanghai. As it comes north in the near future, it will be returned to the Fujian factory for renovation after being inspected by the three ministers of commerce and trade, Zhili Governor Chonghou. Lin Yizhe, the shipping assistant, was specially ordered to supervise the renovation matters. This is known from the orders of six hundred miles. "After reading this edict, Zuo Zongtang felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured on him, and his head was as cold as the soles of his feet. Zuo Zongtang put down the edict. He felt suffocated at this moment, his face turned red, and he gulped loudly. He gasped for breath, and it took him a long time to recover. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that this boy¡¯s reputation was achieved! "Zuo Zongtang punched the table hard and cursed angrily, "Old Zeng Guofan! You forgetful bastard! ¡± ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù On October 25, 1869, a special ship sailed into Dagukou, Tianjin, where merchant ships gathered, causing people to berth here. With the attention of ships from all over the world, the sky-blue hull and the golden dragon and triangular flag flying on the red background are like a celestial horse emerging from the sky. China's own steam warship "Wannianqing" slowly entered amidst the exclamations. Haikou, stationed in front of Zizhulinjin Customs, Chonghou, the governor of Zhili, was ordered to board the ship and inspect the "Ship No. 1". Wu Dating led Lin Yizhe, Wu Shizhong and others to welcome it. Chonghou first named the warship. Approved, officially ordered the "Ship No. 1" to use the ship name "Wannian Qing" and told Wu Dating and others that the warship drawings submitted as an attachment to the memorial by the Shipping Minister Shen Baozhen had aroused the interest of Emperor Tongzhi and the Empress Dowager Cixi. " "Stay here for future reference." Seeing that it was Chonghou who came to inspect and accept the "Wannianqing", Lin Yizhe felt relieved. He knew that Zuo Zongtang's attack on the shipping administration and himself had been completely defeated. Chonghou Zi Dishan is a member of the Yellow Banner in Manchuria. Unlike those Eight Banners disciples who relied on blood and family background to enter the officialdom, Chonghou passed the imperial examination after ten years of hard work and was open-minded. He was a famous Westernization figure in the officialdom of the late Qing Dynasty. The famous He founded the Tianjin Machinery Bureau in Tianjin. The imperial court chose such an enlightened person to accept the "Wannianqing", which was undoubtedly the best situation that the shipping administration could expect. What Lin Yizhe did not expect was that Chonghou would board the ship this time. , just announced the decree, and after chatting with Wu Dating and others, he left on November 5, along with Chen Jiqing, the commander-in-chief of Tianjin Town, as well as the Westernization personnel and foreign engineering and technical personnel from Zhili. "Qing", preparing to go out on a sea trial. Due to the strong northwest wind for several days, the water in Tianjin's inland river is shallow, and the "Wannianqing" with a deeper draft is extremely difficult to travel. It can be said to be "stuck" until the spring tide on November 7. The "Wannianqing" sailed on the tide, arrived at Dagu in the evening, and sailed out of Dagukou early the next morning. Although the journey on the Tianjin inland river was extremely difficult, the "Wannianqing" after entering the sea But it was like a fish in water, which made Chonghou very happy. Chonghou then reported: "The ship broke through the wind and waves in the sea, the hull was solid, the engine was stable, and the helmsman, gunner, and others were able to maneuver and perform well., skilled in movements." "Today, Shen Baozhen of Fujian Province pays great attention to all machinery and equipment and teaches driving. He can actually integrate the strengths of foreign countries and get their tricks. From then on, he will strive for excellence and continue to build ships of various sizes. He will surely be more perfect and use them. To appease the universe and achieve a grand and far-reaching model is a benefit without borders. ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 59: Zuo Zongtang¡¯s fire under the cauldron Chonghou was obviously moved by this Chinese-made ship. On the one hand, he presented knives, silk and other items to reward Bei Jinquan and other officials, and on the other hand, he asked them to record what they saw and heard at sea in a book when they returned, and publish it and distribute it to All over the northern and southern oceans for learning. The "Wannianqing", which was highly praised and affirmed by the imperial court, left Tianjin on November 12, 1869 and returned to Mawei on December 8, 1869. This northward journey, driven entirely by Chinese officers and soldiers, came to a successful conclusion. On the day when the "Wannianqing" returned, Shen Baozhen personally went to the dock to greet him. He saw the beautiful figure of the "Wannianqing" returning to the bank of the Majiang River smoothly. The shipping staff saw it from a distance and cheered. , I couldn't help but shed tears and wet my clothes. Wu Dating, Lin Yizhe and others got off the boat, came to the shore, and met with Shen Baozhen and others. Talking about the hardships and storms they had experienced in the past few days, Wu Dating sighed, while Shen Baozhen saw that Lin Yizhe had become darker and thinner, but he was He looked stronger than before, lost a bit of his bookishness, and looked determined and steady, which made him feel very relieved. The group of people returned to the Shipping Administration Office and finished their official duties. During their free time, Shen Baozhen called Lin Yizhe to his side and handed him a letter. "Take a look!" Shen Baozhen sighed, "You are breaking off our relationship with me." Lin Yizhe took the letter and did not open it immediately, but looked at the envelope first. When I saw that it was written by Zuo Zongtang, I immediately understood. Lin Yizhe opened the envelope, took out the letter paper, and read it carefully. "Since you took charge of the ship administration, you were able to respect my will at first, but now you listen to Xiao Xiao's words, dismiss the virtuous, and change your tune. You abandon the construction of ships for both military and commercial purposes and focus on warships. Please note that now The sea is peaceful, what's the use of warships? I thought that I looked after you three times and spoke freely, but now I am attacking you like an enemy, and I can't win the painThe shipmaster is not the shipmaster of the past, and you are not the same as when you were young! Dan, I can't do the same thing as cutting meat to feed tigers. You abandoned the construction of ships for both military and commercial purposes, and focused on building warships. I think you already have a way to raise ships. Now that the Western Expedition is very urgent, Fujian Pass. I have reported the tax money to the imperial court to help the army of the Western Expedition. You can take care of it yourself! " "What a vicious method!" Lin Yizhe read the letter, his eyes filled with anger. This time Zuo Zongtang¡¯s attack on the shipping administration was ineffective. Lin Yizhe knew that he would definitely make trouble again, but what he didn¡¯t expect was that Zuo Zongtang¡¯s revenge would come so quickly! And this time Zuo Zongtang¡¯s method can be said to be much more sinister than the last attack! ???????????????????????????????? But this time Zuo Zongtang actually stopped the shipping administration's operating expenses in the name of paying for the Western Expedition, which was equivalent to grabbing the shipping administration's throat! "I'm afraid our life will be sad in the future." Shen Baozhen sighed, "I didn't expect Zuo Jigao to be so decisive in his work. I really misjudged him" "It's a blessing in disguise, but my uncle knows that, the shipman We can't just listen to him forever and let him be at his mercy. Today's breakup is inevitable, it's just a matter of time." Lin Yizhe said, "It would be a good thing to break free from his bondage as soon as possible." The source has been cut off, and there is no money to maintain the ship. It is not easy to go through this situation now!" Shen Baozhen said with a worried look on his face. "Uncle, I know that even if Zuo Jigao wanted to build ships that could be used both as military and commercial purposes, there would be no way to handle the funding." Lin Yizhe said, "Zuo Jigao's original idea was that the ships built by the shipyard would not need special maintenance funds. The maintenance of the ship and the salary of the crew all rely on loading commercial cargo to make money. His idea seems reasonable, but it is actually impossible to implement. It is impossible for the shipyard to organize manpower to attract business and work in this way. A ship that is neither a donkey nor a horse competes in commercial transportation. Compared with those established foreign shipping companies, it is weak and weak. Even if it can make a profit, the cost of maintaining a warship is still high. It's just a drop in the bucket. Besides, the shipping expenses were already limited when Zuo Jigao was in office. Even if there was no such thing, the cost of maintaining the ship would have to be raised separately. " "You are right," Shen Baozhen nodded. We can only find another way." "Don't worry, uncle, there will always be a way." Lin Yizhe expressed his thoughts in the future, "Right now, the No. 2 and No. 3 ships are already under construction, and the warships are currently in scale. There is nothing to do next. It is better to build a few special-purpose transport ships, imitate the Western ones, and set up a shipping company specializing in commercial cargo transportation to compete for commercial transportation and benefit from the shipping administration. "That's right. It is also a way to build commercial ships and participate in shipping." , the profit is enough to cover the cost of maintaining the ship." Shen Baozhen said this to Lin Yizhe, and his mood improved obviously. ¡°This break with the Zuo family will have a great impact on the shipbuilding industry in the short term, but in the long run, it can be free from the constraints of its instructions and embark on a new journey.path. Lin Yizhe saw that Shen Baozhen still had a gloomy look on his eyebrows and knew that he was still suffering from the breakup with Zuo Zongtang, so he comforted him and said, "My nephew has been appointed by the imperial court to supervise the renovation of the 'Wannianqing' ship." . This shows that the Central Committee is still optimistic about the shipping administration. Even if there is a temporary setback, it will eventually pass. " "Um. you are right. Shen Baozhen looked at Lin Yizhe with a look of expectation on his face, "I also learned from the Di newspaper. Tell your aunt, she said the same thing." This renovation project is of great importance. If you work hard, the future of ship management will have to be supported by young people like you. "My nephew will definitely live up to the high expectations of the court, and my uncle hopes for me." " At this time, the red sun was in the sky outside the window. Through the thick clouds, it cast thousands of rays of rays, shrouding the old, one and the young in a golden glow. Shen Baozhen and Lin Yizhe got up unconsciously and came to the window, looking into the distance. Looking at the shipbuilding factory area. On the bank of green mountains and clear water, the shadow of the "Wannianqing" ship moored at the Jiangbin Pier looked particularly majestic and magnificent in the evening. Lin Yizhe returned home at night. Thinking about how to help the shipping manager overcome the current difficulties, Chen Wan happily came forward and showed him a letter she had just received. ¡°Auntie¡¯s a letter! look! This is Wei Er¡¯s photo! " Lin Yizhe temporarily put aside his thoughts. He did not read the letter immediately, but first looked at the photo of Xiao Chen Wei. In the photo, a baby was smiling at him innocently. This is a very cute child. , a pair of big eyes are bright and lively, and the big forehead takes up almost half of the whole face. The face is delicate and handsome, and there seems to be a drop of drool at the corner of the mouth with a silly smile. One look at it, and there is an urge to kiss it. "So kawaii" Lin Yizhe couldn't help but murmured. He immediately realized that his thoughts were confused in time and space, and he immediately cut back his words. Although his voice was not loud, Chen Wan could still hear him. "What did Kunyu say? Kawaii? " "Haha, it just means cute" Lin Yizhe opened the letter and read it. The letter was written by Sarah. The main content was to congratulate Chen Wan on giving birth to Lin Yuxi and to send greetings to Lin Yizhe and Shen Baozhen. In the letter , Sarah specifically expressed her gratitude to Chen Wan for the "Lin's Underwear" presented to her, saying it was "her favorite gift." At the end of the letter, she told Chen Wan that the patent and operating company of "Lin's Underwear" had been Successfully registered and operating well. She sent two money orders from Rothschild Bank with the letter, one with a denomination of 100 pounds, which was her "New Year's money" for Lin Yuxi, and the other with a denomination of 7,762 pounds. Pounds, marked as the total revenue from the patents of "Lin's Underwear" and the sales revenue of "British Lin's Underwear Company" from the date of registration to the present. Sarah also specifically stated that the money would be remitted to him on a quarterly basis in the future. When I saw the amount of the second money order, I couldn't help but be secretly shocked. The first one was sold for more than 7,000 pounds. According to the exchange rate of this era, it was equivalent to 50,000 taels of silver in the Qing Dynasty! One month of operating expenses! In this way, the shipping company may be able to tide over the difficulties! But "I didn't expect this bra to be sold so well in the UK" Chen Wan thought that she was wearing one now. With such clothes, blushing appeared on his face again. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but smile bitterly when he thought that for a long time in the future, the shipping business would have to rely on the income from selling bras. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Soon, Shen Baozhen received an official letter from the Fujian Customs, saying that according to the imperial decree, due to the "huge military requirements for the Western Expedition", from next month no more shipping charges would be released. The operating expenses tax was 50,000 taels, but was paid at the rate of 20,000 taels, and the 30,000 taels were transferred to Zuo Zongtang's military salary for the Western Expedition. Faced with Zuo Zongtang's blow to cut down the salary, Shen Baozhen had no choice but to find another way and work with him. At this time, Yinggui, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and Bian Baodi, the governor of Fujian, negotiated and tried every means to raise funds from the fiscal revenue of Fujian Province, and finally decided to draw from the opium tax as ship maintenance funds. The Qing ship and several subsequent warships built by the shipyard were all left to the shipyard. Shen Baozhen reported to the court that these ships were organized into a fleet and trained. Li Chengmou, the admiral of the Fujian Navy, also served as the commander of the shipyard, that is, the shipyard fleet. Commander. But Shen Baozhen knew that with the increasing number of self-built ships, the opium tax alone could not sustain the daily expenses of warships. At Lin Yizhe's suggestion, the shipyard began a special transport ship construction project and prepared to build multiple transport ships. , opened a shipping company, and in order to solve the urgent need of shipping management and ship maintenance funds, Lin Yizhe first took out all the income from his "Lin's Underwear" to "repay the benefits of overseas Chinese businessmen."In the name of Kairu, a blood transfusion was given to the shipping manager. Thousands of miles away, Zuo Zongtang, who learned from the court that the court had approved his divorce, imagined Shen Baozhen's expression after getting the news, and finally felt happy ¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª There was something delayed in the morning Yes, sorry! Will try to update when I get back! Please support me! Please collect! Please recommend! thank you all! Text Chapter 60 Funding Problems Thousands of miles away, Zuo Zongtang, who learned from the court that the court had approved his divorce, imagined Shen Baozhen's expression after getting the news, and finally felt happy On this day, when Lin Yizhe came to the Shipping Administration Office early, , I found that Shen Baozhen, Wu Zhongxiang, Xia Xianlun, Wu Dating and others were all there, seeming to be discussing something. "Kun Yu is here." Seeing Lin Yizhe come in, Shen Baozhen nodded, "You should take a look at these first." He said and handed him a roll of official documents. Lin Yizhe stepped forward and took it with both hands. He noticed that Shen Baozhen's eyebrows were furrowed, as if he was worried, and he couldn't help but feel uneasy. Lin Yizhe opened the official documents and read them. The top one was a court letter, and the bottom one was an official letter from Fujian Customs. The content of the two documents basically meant the same thing, which was mentioned in Zuo Zongtang's letter to Shen Baozhen a few days ago. The "removal" of shipping management has been implemented on paper. The official letter from the Fujian Customs stated that according to the imperial edict, due to the "huge military requirements for the Western Expedition," from next month, the operating expenses of the shipping administration will no longer be paid in full at 50,000 taels of tax and silver, but will be paid at the rate of 20,000 taels. Paid, 30,000 taels were transferred to Zuo Zongtang's military pay for the Western Expedition. "No matter how much money he needs for the Western Expedition, he can't get it from our shipping administration! Thirty thousand taels of silver a month is a drop in the bucket for the Western Expedition, but for our shipping administration, it's like taking money from the bottom of the cauldron!" Xia Xianlun He said angrily, "Zuo Jigao's hard work is involved in this ship administration. How can he suppress the ship administration in this way? Just because the ship administration does not build ships that can be used for both military and commercial purposes?" "Last time Zuo Jigao participated in the impeachment The shipmaster's statement has made it very clear, just because we didn't listen to Zuo Jigao's words." Wu Zhongxiang sighed, "Zuo Jigao is intolerant and is used to being domineering, even if he is a person who has been very kind to him. Mr. Zeng, if you don't agree with him at all, you will be regarded as a traitor. If you do this to Mr. Zeng, let alone us. " "Well, Wei Yun, now is not the time to say such angry words." Shen Baozhen waved his hand to Wu Zhongxiang. , said, "What we want to think about now is how to raise funds to tide over the difficulties." "Didn't your Excellency consult with Mr. Ying and Mr. Bian about the cost of maintaining the ship the day before yesterday?" Wu Dating seemed to think of something and asked He asked, "How was it? Is there any result?" After hearing Wu Dating's question, Shen Baozhen just nodded, shook his head, sighed, and said nothing. "What did Master Ying and Master Bian say?" Wu Zhongxiang noticed that Shen Baozhen seemed to have something to hide, and couldn't help but ask. "I have been discussing with them for a long time. The cost of maintaining the ship can only be covered by the annual income of Fujian Province." Shen Baozhen took a deep breath and was silent for a long time before saying. "The annual income of Fujian Province is limited, but there are not many surplus items, so I'm afraid it won't be able to help us much." Wu Dating said happily, "But having something is always better than nothing. I just don't know which item the problem lies in." Listen When it came to Wu Dating's words, everyone's attention was focused on Shen Baozhen again, but Shen Baozhen lowered his head, let out a heavy sigh, and remained silent. Xia Xianlun and Wu Zhongxiang looked at each other in surprise. After a long time, Shen Baozhen still didn't speak. Wu Zhongxiang couldn't help but said, "Sir, what exactly is it about?" Shen Baozhen raised his head, with a trace of pain in his eyes. With a look on his face, he moved his lips and uttered three words in a hoarse voice: "Foreign medicine tax." Hearing Shen Baozhen's answer, several shipping officials were shocked. Lin Yizhe immediately understood when he saw Shen Baozhen's heartbroken look, and couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart. The foreign drug tax is the drug tax! As we all know, the two wars between the Qing Dynasty and Britain were both caused by pornography. The humiliating and painful history of modern China also started with Ya films. After the Second Yalian War, as the Yalian trade and poppy cultivation were legalized, taxes from Yalian also appeared and increased. In fact, the Qing government was as dependent on Yalian as those addicted to it. Like a gentleman, getting bigger and bigger. After the trade in opium was legalized, some people in China advocated trading land with foreign countries, planting opium poppies extensively throughout China, and launching a "pipe war" with Britain. As a result, the planting area of ??"local medicine" has expanded rapidly. Up to now, the total output of "local medicine" has exceeded the amount of imported "foreign medicine". This has of course also led to a dramatic increase in the number of drug smokers in China. Despite this, the benefits brought by Ya film to the Qing government are also clear. The annual tax revenue from imported "foreign medicine" is about 6 million taels, and the tax revenue from domestically produced "local medicine" is probably more than 20 million taels. Such huge benefits make it difficult for any government to make the decision to abandon it. Just this year, Zuo Zongtang proposed increasing taxes on narcotics. What he meant was that he wanted to suppress demand through tax increases and achieve the purpose of banning smoking. This was to "combine ban with tax." However, during the discussion, the government paid attention toThe purpose is to raise funds, not suppress demand. Some people petitioned the imperial court to ban smoking, but local officials in various places firmly opposed it, saying that such suggestions would never be feasible. Some people even cited the example of Guangdong, saying that it is strange that the customs department collects about one million yuan in taxes on foreign medicines every year. There is no reason to collect taxes after smoking is banned. This huge sum of money is used to support the capital, the government, and all local needs. How can we find a way to bridge the gap? As a result, the proposal to ban smoking fell by the wayside. Because the Qing government relied more and more on the film tax. Although there are always calls for a ban on japonica, the Qing government would think of the japonica tax every time it was financially stretched. When the unified donation of soil and plaster was implemented, some local officials also thought of monopolizing ya flakes, that is, the state should monopolize ya flakes like table salt, monopolize the price, and implement a monopoly. For this purpose, the Qing government also sent people to India and other places Examine the Ya film monopoly system and its effects. Americans, who have always been strongly critical of the British pornographic trade, have made suggestions for the pornographic monopoly. They believe that the purpose of the monopoly should be control rather than making money; a three-year policy should be formulated to gradually ban pornography, and then ban it after three years, etc. Some people have calculated that the monopoly revenue from imported foreign medicine alone can reach 30 million taels per year. The output of local medicines is more than ten times that of foreign medicines, and the profits from monopoly are unlimited. The French once hoped to take over the monopoly of Chinese yam flakes at a cost of 20 million taels; the Germans also had the idea of ??contracting a monopoly on yam flakes. The local government of the Qing Dynasty was very enthusiastic about the monopoly, but in the end it was not implemented due to strong opposition from the people and conflicts between the great powers. But it can also be seen from this that the Qing government's reliance on the Ya film tax can be seen. Lin Yizhe, who is familiar with history, knows that the most important annual revenue in the Qing Dynasty was land rent, salt tax, lijin, customs tax, inland tariff, and film tax. The situation in each province is similar. Even if he is the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, if he wants to solve the financial difficulties of the shipping administration, there is basically no room for consideration in the first five items. Only the Yapian tax has potential to be tapped. Therefore, for the current governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, Yinggui, and the governor of Fujian, Bian Baodi, increasing taxes on local medicines has become the only choice to solve the financial crisis of the shipping administration. For Shen Baozhen, such a result is difficult for him to accept. "In the past, Duke Lin Wenzhong destroyed cigarettes in Humen so that all the people of our Qing Dynasty would no longer be poisoned by the poison of yal flakes. Who would have thought that today I have been reduced to the point where I have to pay taxes on ya flakes to raise ships. Under the nine springs, I have nothing to do with it. How can I go to see Duke Lin Wenzhong?" Shen Baozhen murmured, shedding tears. "My lord, you must not think like this." Xia Xianlun shook his head and said, "It has been a long time since the tax on foreign medicines was levied. This matter is not your fault, nor is it the fault of Duke Lin Wenzhong. It is a merit or a fault. Thousands of years later, It¡¯s hard to come to a conclusion. You must not blame yourself for this and miss the important thing.¡± ¡°Yes! Sir, regardless of whether it is used by the shipping administration, the foreign medicine tax is there!¡± Wu Dating also advised, ¡°That¡¯s right! It's a stopgap measure. It won't be too late to stop using it when we have a fixed salary source in the future!" "It's not a bad idea to use tax on foreign medicines first." Seeing that Shen Baozhen still didn't speak, Wu Zhongxiang also tried to persuade him. "If we don't use it, there will be no other taxes to collect in Fujian Province, and the shipping administration will probably be abandoned. I have waited for several years of hard work to be in vain. I will regret it at that time." I heard Wu Zhongxiang said this. Go up, Shen Baozhen was silent for a long time, then nodded slightly. On that day, Shen Baozhen, after repeated negotiations with Yinggui, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and Bian Baodi, the governor of Fujian, decided to raise shipping funds from the fiscal revenue of Fujian Province and set 30% of the opium tax as ship maintenance funds. Relying on this income, the "Wannian Qing" and several subsequent warships built by the shipyard will be retained by the shipyard. Shen Baozhen then reported to the court, suggesting that these ships be organized into a fleet and trained by the Fujian Navy. Admiral Li Chengmou also serves as the commander of the shipping fleet, that is, the commander of the shipping fleet. But Lin Yizhe understands that this opium tax is not a long-term solution for the shipping industry. With the increasing number of self-built ships in the future, the opium tax alone will not be able to maintain the daily expenses of warships. A unique ship allocation Systems come into being according to the times. In order to solve the urgent problem of insufficient funds for shipbuilding and shipkeeping, the Qing government issued an edict instructing all coastal provinces to allocate ships built by shipbuilding agencies. "Instead of borrowing funds from overseas, which will only increase costs, if we allocate ships from Fujian factories, we can save money." The cost of purchasing them locally can save the Fujian Bureau's salary and food needs, and prevent useful ships from being left useless. "According to this unique system of the Qing government, each coastal province applied for ship allocation according to its own needs. , the allocated ships were mainly used for official business at the province's treaty ports, performing port defense, communication, transportation and other tasks. In fact, these ships became official warships for each port. The provinces do not need to spend a penny when allocating these warships. They only need to bear the ship maintenance expenses after the warships are allocated. However, each province only has the temporary use rights of these ships. Once there is an incident at sea, the shipping administration can recall all these ships and incorporate them into the shipping administration. Used uniformly by the fleet. Text Chapter 61: Facing Difficulties At this moment, neither Lin Yizhe nor Shen Baozhen expected that this opium tax would bring an unexpected storm. Although the shipbuilding industry is facing a huge financial crisis due to Zuo Zongtang's deliberate suppression, the shipbuilding industry still maintains a high speed of development, and various projects are carried out in an orderly manner without interruption. The construction of the "Wannianqing" warship has gone through a whole year, and the scale of the ship is beginning to take shape. In the shipbuilding factory area, with the arrival of machines purchased from overseas, a rotary saw workshop and a watch workshop (for the production of instruments and equipment for navigation and steam engines) have also been built. Beautiful European-style factory buildings have become a local sight. While everyone was busy with the construction of "Wannianqing" and the shipbuilding factory affairs, on February 8, 1869, Shipping Minister Shen Baozhen led foreigners and officials to hold a ceremony to worship Mazu and hold a piece of dragon bone. Went onto the second shipbuilding berth next to the first berth, indicating that construction of another new ship had started. The ship started on this day belongs to the 80-horsepower warship formulated in the Fujian Shipbuilding Administration's five-year plan. According to the original idea, the 80-horsepower warship is a small incidental product built by "idle workers in the shipyard" who exploit every opportunity. When the shipyard purchased wood from Siam and other places, and the hull of the No. 1 ship "Wannianqing" was about to be completed, the construction of the 80-horsepower warship was naturally put on the agenda. Shipyard Minister Shen Baozhen decided to take advantage of the ship material reserves. Rich, without waiting for the completion of the first ship, construction will begin simultaneously to improve shipbuilding efficiency. Like the "Wannianqing", this 80-horsepower warship is also an all-wooden steam-powered gunboat. The design drawings come from France. The ship materials and machinery are basically imported products. It is supervised by the French chief engineer Daxbo. This 80-horsepower warship, numbered "Ship No. 2", has a displacement of 515 tons, a hull length of 51.8 meters, a width of 7.48 meters, a cabin depth of 4.57 meters, and a draft of 3.39 meters. Both displacement and appearance dimensions are larger than those of the first ship. The ship is much smaller. Because of this, unlike the 150-horsepower large ships such as the "Wannianqing", which focus on the layout of the cargo hold, the 80-horsepower ship is smaller and has little potential for modification and loading. Therefore, the design is more specific and focuses on the layout of the cargo hold. It has the functions of a gunboat and a reconnaissance ship, and is lucky enough to become a first-class specialized gunboat. In order to enhance the function of the reconnaissance ship, at Lin Yizhe's suggestion, the steam engine selected for the second ship was a horizontal composite steam engine. The horizontal engine was used to control the installation position of the steam engine below the waterline, which was beneficial to wartime safety. . Single-shaft single-propeller propulsion, design speed 12 knots. The bow line shape of the No. 2 steamer is obviously different from that of the "Wannianqing". It is a shape that extends almost straight into the water. The No. 2 steamer is equipped with two mainmasts, located in front and behind the chimney. The foremast has a cross girder, which can A square sail is hung, and the mizzen mast only has a girder for hanging a fore-and-aft sail. When sailing with sail power, the fore-and-aft sail of the mizzen mast can be turned to adjust the course of the warship. In addition, the second ship also has a forward sprit at the bow, but the slope is smaller and the length is also very short. The armament of the second ship includes a powerful 120 mm French-made muzzle-loading gun (manufactured in 1868) and four 75-mm Prussian-made breech-loading guns (sampan guns). Consider giving full play to the 120 mm main gun. For the firepower of the artillery, this artillery is installed on the open-air deck in front of the flybridge. There are many circles of tracks in different directions under the artillery mount. The artillery can be pushed along the tracks to the starboard and starboard sides of the warship as needed to strengthen a certain side. firepower, this approach is called gantry replacement. The remaining four 75mm secondary guns are installed on both sides of the open deck behind the chimney. The flybridge on the ship is located in the middle of the warship, across the tall bulwarks at both ends. There is a wooden pilothouse at the bottom of the flybridge. A compass and other navigation equipment are installed on the flybridge deck. The spare steering wheel of the second ship is presumed to be located at the stern. on deck. Due to the small size of the ship and the fact that the shipping workers and technicians had gained a lot of experience through the construction of "Wannianqing", the construction speed of the second ship was very fast. On June 21, 1869, when the Minister of Shipping Shen Baozhen reported on the launch of the "Wannianqing" on June 10, the skeleton of the second ship had been completed and one-third of the hull plates had been sealed. It had only been four months since the start of construction of the ship. "Since the start of construction of the second ship, the craftsmen have been very familiar with the work and the project has been relatively fast." At the same time, Shen Baozhen reported that he had named the second ship "Meiyun" and appointed guerrilla Wu Shizhong to take charge of it. When Governor Wu Dating led the "Wannian Qing" north to Tianjin for inspection by the imperial court, two-thirds of the hull construction of "Meiyun" had been completed, and the boilers and turbines were in place. After Japan's suggestion, in order to shorten the time after launching During outfitting time, many outfitting projects also started. On December 6, the shipowner held a ceremony to worship Mazu, the River God, and the Earth God. In the same way as the "Wannianqing" was launched, the "Meiyun" ship was successfully launched by the high tide at noon that day. Next to the No. 2 berth where the ship went to Taiwan, the No. 3 berth was built in this way and a new ship groundbreaking ceremony was held that day. The newly built warship is the No. 3 ship of the same class as the "Mei Yun". The day after the "Meiyun" ship was launched, a fire was set up on the shipyard riverside to test the engine, and the results were satisfactory. Wu Shizhong immediately openedHe began to select officers and soldiers, stationed on ships for training, and supervised the production of flags and uniforms. Like the "Wannianqing", most of the officers and soldiers of the "Meiyun" are from Ningbo, Zhejiang, with a total of 67 people on the ship. Not long after the "Meiyun" ship was launched and the shipping management was busy working on the new ship, a storm was quietly brewing. Hangzhou, Yuanbao Hutong, Hu Xueyan¡¯s private residence. Seeing that it was already three o'clock in the morning, Hu Xueyan stretched out and yawned. The two beautiful concubines beside him were awakened by him. They immediately turned around, supported him, and started beating him gently. "Master, are you getting ready?" a beautiful concubine asked with a charming smile. "Yeah." Hu Xueyan closed his eyes, nodded, and lay there at the mercy of the two of them. "Master is getting up." A beautiful concubine called out, and the maids and servants outside the bedroom immediately started busy. The two beautiful concubines dressed Hu Xueyan, helped him sit up, and rubbed his waist and back. Several maids came in, washed his face and hands, and wiped him with towels, with gentle and smooth movements. , it is obvious at a glance that they have undergone rigorous training. After all this was done, the maids who were waiting for the grooming retreated. A maid put on the tea tray and presented a bowl of fragrant tea. Hu Xueyan took a sip of the fragrant tea, rinsed his mouth, and another A maid quickly stepped forward with an exquisite and gorgeous porcelain basin and took it to Hu Xueyan's mouth. Hu Xueyan closed his eyes and spat it out. The two maids exited, and a servant brought an exquisite rosewood tray. The wooden tray contained gems of various colors, various jade, and other jewelry. Hu Xueyan just opened his eyes at this time, took out the large and bright gemstones and pieces of beautiful jade, and started to look at and play with them carefully. This is Hu Xueyan¡¯s own morning routine, which is called ¡°nourishing the eyes¡±. After all this trouble, Hu Xueyan came to the main hall. After breakfast, he was about to go out to Fukang Bank. The housekeeper hurried over with his clothes and handed a letter into Hu Xueyan's hands. Hu Xueyan looked at the envelope. The letter was sent urgently from the Fuzhou branch of Fukang Bank. Hu Xueyan nodded, and the housekeeper said goodbye and left. Hu Xueyan opened the envelope, took out the letter and read it. "Haha, they have so many ways! As soon as their way of making money was cut off, they came up with another one, and they actually used opium. They are really smart!" Hu Xueyan sneered after reading the letter. With a cry, he held the letter tightly in his hand and started pacing back and forth in the hall. "The little Shuzi named Lin did this to me back then. You Shen Baozhen showed no mercy at all and chased me away with all your heart. Hehe, it's rude to come and go without going back. This time, you fell into my hands, and I also I want you to taste the same thing!" Hu Xueyan recalled the embarrassing situation when he was expelled from Fuzhou, and a vicious plan suddenly took shape in his heart. "Opium, hum, do you think this opium tax is so useful?" Hu Xueyan stopped, having made up his mind. "Come here! Wait with me!" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Fuzhou, Shipping Administration Office. In the Shipping Supervision Office, Lin Yizhe and Da Shibo were discussing the details of the renovation of the "Wannianqing". "Dear Lin, I have done some calculations again and think that the plan of arranging four heavy artillery pieces on the center line is still inappropriate." Da Shibo pointed to the huge blue line diagram on the table and said to Lin Yizhe. "Excuse me, Mr. Da Shibo." Lin Yizhe said while looking at the line chart. "You see, according to our original transformation plan, these four heavy artillery are installed in these four separate locations." Da Shibo pointed with a pencil at the top view of the "Wannianqing" and said, "These four artillery Therefore, the gantry is arranged in the center line. According to your idea, the two artillery guns at the front and rear can fire at a 180-degree angle. When firing from one side, the four artillery guns will turn to one side to fire at the same time. But this way. Carrying out a salvo will bring about a new problem, that is, the center of gravity of the ship will shift. In that case, there will be a danger of rollover for the warship sailing rapidly in the battle. " "What you said is very good. Correct." Lin Yizhe couldn't help but nodded repeatedly after hearing what Da Shibo said, and secretly screamed "Ashamed" in his heart. Although I have historical knowledge that people of this era do not have, and can grasp the general trends and directions, I am not a professional ship designer after all, and some details are far inferior to the professionals of this era. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 62 "I would not regret dying for the sake of ship management!" "I designed another artillery layout plan," said Da Shibo, who was full of enthusiasm for the transformation of the "Wannianqing". He leaned down and used a pencil to draw on the line diagram, "change the main gun into two Door, the forward main gun is here." He drew a circle in front of the flybridge, "The rear main gun is here." He drew a circle in the middle of the No. 2 mast and the No. 3 mast behind the chimney. "This is the position of the two 120mm main guns." Daschbo then drew six circles on both sides. "This is the position of the 75mm secondary gun. In order to prevent interference between the main gun and the secondary gun when firing, The deck of the two main guns will be lowered one level. The advantage of this is that not only will it not interfere with the six 75mm secondary guns during shooting, but it can also further lower the center of gravity and reduce the draft of the ship, making it easier to navigate inland rivers. " "This is really a very good design, it's decided." After listening to Da Shibo's explanation, Lin Yizhe was very satisfied with the artillery layout plan and made the decision. "In this case, the 'Wannianqing' has become a real battleship." Da Shibo said with a smile, "If it weren't for the random instructions and requests of the meddlesome Governor, we wouldn't have wasted so much. Time and money." Hearing that Da Shibo actually complained about Zuo Zongtang, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel funny in his heart. After Zeng Guofan complained in a memorial to Zuo Zongtang that he did not pretend to understand the shipping administration's policy of building dual-purpose ships for military and commercial purposes, which resulted in the low combat effectiveness of the "Wannianqing", Zuo Zongtang was so angry that he could not find any words to defend himself and actually passed the responsibility. When it came to the two foreign supervisors of the shipping company, they defended themselves in a memorial, claiming that they had been "deceived by foreigners", accusing Japan and Japan of deliberately not providing him with the best ship types, and that Dasbo "hid evil intentions" when designing Chinese ships. ", deliberately designing the "Wannianqing" to have low combat effectiveness. After hearing the news, Riyige couldn't argue. He once wanted to resign, but Shen Baozhen persuaded him to stay. As the chief designer of the "Wannianqing", the scholarly Da Shibo was determined not to be blamed. He showed direct evidence - a set of full battleship plans for the "Wannianqing". Drawings, saying that this was his original design for the "Wannianqing", but it was rejected by Zuo Zongtang himself. Zuo Zongtang himself insisted on adding a cargo hold to the battleship, which made the "Wannianqing" worse than the original model. Twice as big. Riyige also confirmed to Shen Baozhen that this was true, and said that Deke Bei, the former deputy supervisor of the shipping administration who now served in Zuo Zongtang's army in the northwest, also knew about it. Shen Baozhen reported this to the imperial court. Zuo Zongtang was in disgrace again. In order to prevent the war of words from escalating, the court suppressed the matter and specifically instructed Zuo Zongtang that "there is no need to report it again," which means that you should stop making trouble. Zuo Zongtang had no place for this tone, and in a rage, he dismissed Dirk Bei and kicked him back to France. After experiencing this turmoil, Riyige, who had a good relationship with Zuo Zongtang, completely turned to Shen Baozhen's side. Da Shibo, who was originally recommended by Lin Yizhe to Shen Baozhen to serve as deputy shipping supervisor, has since changed his position. He is loyal to the shipping administration. From then on, he focused exclusively on China's shipbuilding industry. At the beginning of the construction of the Shipbuilding No. 2 ship, Lin Yizhe put forward suggestions for improvement, and Da Shibo followed his instructions and made careful modifications one by one, so that the design performance of the "Meiyun" ship has been greatly improved compared with history. . "Now we can finally not be disturbed by his mistakes." Lin Yizhe nodded. He understood Da Shibo's mood at this moment, "It's just that he may not jump out when he will." "You have the knowledge of your country? With the support of His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, there is no need to fear him." Da Shibo said, "You are now supervising the transformation of the Wannianqing on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor. I believe that when His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress Dowager. Your Majesty will give you greater support when he sees that the Wannianqing has become a real warship." "I hope that will be the case," Lin Yizhe said, "We can't think too far yet, and we should continue our current work. Do it!" The two people were talking, and suddenly there was a burst of noise outside. "What's going on?" Da Shibo came to the window and looked outside, "It seems to be the direction of the door." Since the door could not be seen from here, Lin Yizhe listened for a while, then turned to Da Shibo calmly. Said: "You stay here, Mr. Da Shi Bo, don't go out yet, I'll go take a look and I'll be back in a while." "Okay." Da Shi Bo didn't realize what happened, but continued his talk. While working, Lin Yizhe quickly walked out of the office and rushed into the corridor. At this time, a large group of villagers gathered in front of the shipping office. A dozen guards wearing tasseled hats and uniforms nervously held rifles in their hands and lined up in a line, sweating profusely, to block the people who wanted to rush into the government office. "Shen Baozhen! Come out! Give the villagers an explanation!" "Shen Baozhen! How can you be worthy of Lin Wenzhong's spirit in heaven by doing this?" "We don't want to sell cigarettes.money! " "Don't you know how many people have been harmed by the smoke? " "Whoever takes the money from selling cigarettes will die a good death! " "Shen Baozhen! Has your conscience been eaten by a dog? " "The dog officer comes out!" " "The dog officer comes out!" " Shen Baozhen sat in the house, listening to the shouts and curses coming from the door, and tears slowly flowed down. " Folks! Folks! Be quiet! "Wu Zhongxiang and several other shipping officials ran out. Seeing the angry crowd, Wu Zhongxiang's heart couldn't help but sink, and his voice couldn't help but trembled. "Folks! There is nothing we can do! It's almost the New Year's Eve, so we can't help but pay everyone, right? " Wu Zhongxiang just said one sentence, and was drowned by the roar below. "We don't want big cigarette money! " "Whoever takes big cigarette money will die badly! Cut off the descendants! " "Shen Baozhen! get out! " " Dog officer! get out! " Accompanied by bursts of roars, I don't know who first threw stones, and then blocks of earth, bricks, tiles and other objects were thrown at Wu Zhongxiang and other shipping officials. Wu Zhongxiang and others hurriedly dodged and retreated into the courtyard. The villagers took advantage of the situation and rushed towards the gate. With the impact, the guards' blocking line collapsed instantly, and the villagers rushed into the shipyard. When the villagers rushed into the yard, they suddenly saw Shen Baozhen's figure appearing in the yard. , the people in front stopped unconsciously, and the people behind couldn't hold back, and bumped into the people in front. For a while, many people fell to the ground, and the yard became a mess. During the chaos, the guards rushed into the yard and stood in front of Shen Baozhen. Shen Baozhen silently left the guards and walked to the crowd. Perhaps he was intimidated by the usual majesty of the shipping minister. When Shen Baozhen came. When he arrived in front of them, many people involuntarily stepped back. Shen Baozhen's eyes slowly moved across the crowd. He saw that many of these villagers were craftsmen hired by the shipyard, and he couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart. Facing the crowd, Shen Baozhen knelt down slowly. ¡°My fellow villagers I, Shen Baozhen, am incompetent. The shipping administration has no source of salary, so I even thought of opium tax I, Shen Baozhen, am ashamed of Lin Wenzhong! But for the sake of shipping! I don¡¯t want this old face! " Shen Baozhen looked at the crowd and hissed: "It is not a pity that I, Shen Baozhen, should die for the sake of ship management! I just ask the folks not to destroy the shipping administration! " "Kill this dog official! "I don't know who shouted, and the crowd was encouraged and suddenly began to rush forward again. Seeing that several people in front were about to rush in front of Shen Baozhen. "Bang! boom! boom! "Three crisp gunshots were heard, causing the crowd who had already fallen into a state of madness to instantly quiet down. Lin Yizhe, holding a revolver still smoking from the muzzle, stepped forward and stood in front of Shen Baozhen. Look. Looking at this young man with round eyes like a crazy tiger, the people rushing in front were startled, and the bricks and earth in their hands fell unconsciously and fell to the ground. ¡°Wait, this is it. Want to rebel? "Lin Yizhe yelled, pointing his revolver at the crowd, looking at the black hole with the muzzle pointing at him. The people in front were obviously frightened, and they shrank and wanted to retreat, but there were layers of people behind them, and there was no way out. Some people were so frightened that they even held their heads and squatted down, "The dog officer shot someone!" Fight with the dog officer" Someone shouted in the crowd, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Lin Yizhe's roar. "Come here! Drag out that one with thick eyebrows, big eyes and pigtails! " Lin Yizhe's violent shouting was like a thunder in the ground. Wu Zhongxiang and others only felt a "buzzing" in their ears. They were unsteady on their feet and almost fell. That person did not expect that Lin Yizhe would recognize him. Seeing Lin Yizhe pointed the gun at himself. He was startled and hurriedly hid behind others. Of course, the person he used as a shield gave up and immediately pushed him away. He hid behind another person, that one The person immediately turned around and pushed him in front of him, "It's you! Where to hide? Lin Yizhe pointed his gun at the instigator hiding in the crowd. He had been observing him for a long time. The guards were scolded by Lin Yizhe and did not dare to neglect. They immediately stepped forward and grabbed the braided man from the crowd. He came out and dragged him in front of Lin Yizhe: "Who asked you to stir up trouble? Lin Yizhe pointed a gun at his head and shouted loudly. "What are you fanning the flames of?" Iyou gave us the money from the opium trade, why don't we let anyone tell us?"You dare to talk nonsense!" Lin Yizhe kicked him down, "Let's get real! How much money did Hu Guangyong give you to come here to make trouble?" "What Hu Guangyong? I don't know what you are talking about!" He was beaten by two guards. The big man who grabbed him was still very hard-mouthed! "Do you dare to look me in the eyes and say it again?" "I am not afraid of slanting shadows, so why not!" The big man looked up and met Lin Yizhe's gaze without fear, and suddenly seemed to be frozen. No longer as unruly as before. "Let me ask you again, how much money did Hu Guangyong spend to hire you to come here to make trouble?" "Master Hu gave me one hundred taels and asked me to come here to borrow taxes on foreign medicines to persuade the local elders to attack the Shipping Administration Office. Who Shen Baozhen was the one who drove Mr. Hu out of the shipping business? " As soon as these words came out, the crowd was in an uproar. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! All kinds of requests! Text Chapter 63 Exposing the conspiracy Hearing what Shen Baozhen said, although people were still unwilling, they could not find a reason to refute for a while. There was a brief but death-like silence on the scene. "Does Master Shen mean to blackmail everyone by saying this?" The "familiar" voice came to mind again in the crowd, "It's a small matter to starve to death, but it's a big matter to be disrespectful. Sir, you can do such an unjust thing. How can it be done with just a few empty words?" I'm not convinced!" "I'm not convinced! I'm not convinced!" The crowd was encouraged, and some people who had already knelt stood up and shouted in dissatisfaction, and the crowd started to rush forward again. The guards tried their best to stop him, but the excited people were still getting closer and closer to Shen Baozhen. At this time, Shen Baozhen knelt down and said nothing. Beside him, Xia Xianlun, Wu Dating and other shipping officials were helpless and anxious. Seeing that the people in front were about to rush in front of Shen Baozhen. "Bang! Bang!" Two crisp gunshots were heard, causing the crowd that had already fallen into a state of madness to instantly quiet down. Lin Yizhe, holding the revolver still smoking from the muzzle, stepped forward and stood in front of Shen Baozhen. Looking at this young man with round eyes like a crazy tiger, everyone was startled. Even Shen Baozhen, who was kneeling on the ground, raised his head and looked at his nephew with incredible eyes. "Are you going to rebel?" Lin Yizhe yelled, pointing his revolver at the crowd, looking at the black muzzle of the gun pointing at him. The people in front were obviously frightened, and they shrank and wanted to retreat, but there were layers of people behind them. People were piled on top of each other and there was no way to retreat. Some people were so frightened that they even held their heads and squatted down. The power of Lin Wenzhong's grandson and the huge reputation of the Lin family in Fuzhou were reflected at this critical moment. "Come here! Drag out that guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes and pigtails!" Lin Yizhe's violent shout was like a thunder on the ground. Wu Zhongxiang and others only felt a "buzzing" in their ears, and they were unsteady on their feet and almost almost fall. The man didn't expect that Lin Yizhe would recognize him. When he saw Lin Yizhe pointing the gun at him, he was startled and hurriedly hid behind others. Of course, the person he used as a shield gave up and immediately killed him. Pushing away, he hid behind another person, who immediately turned around and pushed him in front of him. "It's you! Where to hide?" Lin Yizhe pointed his gun at the instigator hiding in the crowd. He had been observing him for a long time. The guards did not dare to neglect after being scolded by Lin Yizhe. They immediately stepped forward and pulled the braided man out of the crowd and dragged him in front of Lin Yizhe. "Who asked you to fan the flames?" Lin Yizhe pointed a gun at his head and shouted. "What are you fanning the flames of?Iyou gave us the money from the opium trade, why don't we let people talk" "How dare you talk nonsense!" Lin Yizhe kicked him down, "Let's get real! How much did Hu Guangyong give you? Did Yinzi ask you to come here to make trouble? " "What Hu Guangyong? I don't know what you are talking about!" The big man who was grabbed by the two guards was still talking hard! "Do you dare to look me in the eyes and say it again?" Lin Yizhe seemed so stubborn that he resorted to a trick he would bring later in life - hypnosis. "I'm not afraid of slanting shadows, so why not!" The big man looked up and met Lin Yizhe's eyes without any fear. Suddenly he felt dizzy, but he felt that Lin Yizhe's eyes were extremely deep, like a giant valley, and he still fell. Entering and falling into eternal hell, this moment seemed to others to be frozen. He was no longer as unruly as before, and he no longer struggled when being held by the guards. "Let me ask you again, how much money did Hu Guangyong spend to hire you to come here to make trouble?" "Hu - Mr. Hu gave me one hundred taels and asked me to come here to borrow taxes on foreign medicine to persuade the local elders to attack. Ship Administration Office, who asked Shen Baozhen to drive Mr. Hu out of the Ship Administration Department? " As soon as these words came out, the crowd was in an uproar. At this time, people were completely stunned by the content of the big man's words, and did not notice that Lin Yizhe's eyes were any different from before. The big man stared blankly at Lin Yizhe, his bull's-eyes widening. As he spoke, the saliva dripping from the corner of his mouth had already dripped on the front of his chest, but he didn't even notice it. "How many people did Hu Guangyong bribe to do this?" Lin Yizhe stared at the big sweat without blinking. He put the revolver on the big man's forehead, but the big man seemed to be completely unaware of the impact of the muzzle. "I don't know how many, but it's quite a lot anyway," the big man stretched out his hand and pointed at a few people in the crowd, "Ding Laizi, Er Dezi, Lai Wang, Er Ye Xu, Zhang Baifa, please come out" "The people he pointed at were shocked and were about to run away, butThere were too many people behind, and it was hard to escape for a while. Xia Xianlun saw this, pointed at them, and shouted loudly: "Take them all!" A group of guards rushed forward, separated the people, and divided them into three. These troublemakers were dragged out from the crowd and pushed to the ground. "Cheng Ergou, you bastard! If you dare to betray me, you will just wait" A thin-faced man named Xu Erye just cursed, and was hit on the head with the butt of a rifle by a guard, and was immediately hugged He squatted on the ground with his head down and said no more words. Lin Yizhe finished hypnotizing the big man named Cheng Ergou and said loudly to the villagers: "Did all the villagers hear it? It was Hu Guangyong who specifically paid to hire these rogues to fan the flames in order to take revenge on Mr. Shen. , instigating trouble, the villagers must not accept their deception" "Why did you hire me? You are so slanderous!" The big man named Cheng Ergou woke up as if he was in a dream, and heard Lin Yizhe's words. After speaking, he immediately yelled again, and was immediately pushed down by two guards. When he turned his head, he found that several of his accomplices had also been arrested, and he couldn't help but be stunned. "Youwhat's going on? You sold me and recruited me, right" Before he could finish his words, one of his accomplices jumped up and kicked him hard in the face. Cheng Ergou Shi Shi's face was covered with blood and he screamed. The accomplice was immediately pushed down by the guards. "All of them will be detained for rigorous interrogation!" Xia Xianlun ordered sternly, and several inciting troublemakers were tied up by the guards and escorted out of the ship administration office one by one. "Master Lin, we are not here because of his instigation, but actually because of the tax on foreign medicines." The scholar, whose head was bleeding, stood up proudly after watching these people being taken away, and said to Lin Yizhe . "This gentleman is" Lin Yizhe saw that the scholar, who was about 23 or 24 years old, was bleeding profusely from his forehead, and the shabby cloth robe he was wearing was stained with blood, and knew that he was here to sincerely Those who exhort can't help but feel respectful. "Sister, you must not take the word sir. Mr. Lin is the leader of this province. After Lin Wenzhonggong, he has the title of civil servant. I am just a minister and cannot be worthy of the title. My surname is Mei Minghong, and the grass character is Yuanshan. I am called Mr. Lin." I just want to say "Mei Xiucai." The scholar stepped forward and bowed his hand to Lin Yizhe, "Mr. Lin, it is absolutely unacceptable to use taxes on foreign medicines to support ships. I hope Master Lin can persuade Master Shen to withdraw his life." "Mr. Mei." , fellow villagers, have you ever known that if we don¡¯t intend to use opium to support the shipbuilding industry, someone is really going too far, deliberately suppressing the shipbuilding industry, and cutting off the salary source of the shipbuilding industry!¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Mei Xiuchang! Lin Yizhe's words took his breath away, and he couldn't help but stop asking questions and listen attentively to what he was going to say. "This man claims that the military supplies for the Western Expedition are in short supply, but with his ability, how can he save tens of thousands of taels of monthly salary? The Western Expedition's salary is allocated locally, and why can't it be paid to the shipowner! He knows full well that the shipowner There is no government funding, but you still have to get money! This is obviously going to push the ship management to a dead end! You know, if the ship management has no money to operate, what will be the livelihood of your wife, children, and children? " Lin Yizhe saw a lot. The shipyard craftsman was also among the crowd, so he said to them loudly, "I recognize you. When the shipyard construction site was hit by a typhoon and the river bank collapsed, you all went down to the river with me to save people. The wind was strong and the waves were rough, and I I was almost swept away by the waves. If you guys hadn't stopped me despite the danger, I wouldn't have been able to stand here today to expose the conspiracy and talk to everyone. " "Mr. Lin! You still remember us-" The shipyard craftsmen thought of the scene of everyone sharing the same hardship in the storm that day. They didn't expect that Lin Yizhe could still remember them. They were so moved that they couldn't help but choked and knelt down. "The reason why the Shipping Administration can reach today's scale is due to Lord Shen's strategizing and the hard work of all of you. Are you going to put the Shipping Administration into ruin just because of the mere reputation of the opium tax? If the Shipping Administration collapses like this, What good will it do to you?" After hearing what Lin Yizhe said, the shipyard craftsmen in the crowd felt ashamed for a moment, and they all pulled their wives, children and children to kneel down: "Sir, we were wrong, we should not have been seduced by traitors. Mr. Shen is so confused that he always thinks about our livelihood, but we still make Mr. Shen so embarrassed. We really deserve to die! Please punish me." After that, the dozens of shipyard craftsmen and their families were not allowed to do anything. The resident kowtowed to Shen Baozhen and confessed. "Wait a minute. I don't blame you for what happened today. I know you are also considering the reputation of the shipowner. Just work hard from now on." Shen Baozhen replied softly to them in a hoarse voice. It was obvious that he had suffered too much today. Exciting, Lin Yizhe knew in his heart that Shen Baozhen valued his reputation as much as his life and had no choice but to pay tax on foreign medicines to support the shipping administration. He himself could not get over this moral hurdle. His uncle worked so hard for the shipping industry and was slandered and assassinated by all kinds of villains. How could this be justified? "Thank you Lord Shen for your kindness of not punishing¡ª¡ª"All the craftsmen burst into tears as if they had been granted amnesty. After helping their family members to stand up, they continued to cry. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Classification is strongly recommended! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 64 If I don¡¯t take revenge, I will never be a human being. "Mr. Lin, we are not ignorant people. We all understand what you said. Shipping management is an important national task and is the basis of the people's livelihood. It must not be abandoned." The man's name was Mei Hong. The scholar said, "However, it is not appropriate to use opium taxes to support shipping. Mr. Lin, you are the grandson of Lin Wenzhong. You know the harm of opium better than all of us! If you use taxes on foreign drugs to support ships, It will inevitably increase the sales of opium, causing more people to take it, and I don¡¯t know how many families will be killed! Mr. Lin, please say something! Please advise Mr. Shen to take back his life for the sake of the people of Fuzhou and Fujian Province! "Mei Hong said, faced Lin Yizhe again, knelt on his knees, and kowtowed repeatedly. Lin Yizhe quickly stepped forward and supported Mei Xiucai, preventing him from knocking any more, "Sir, please get up!" He tried hard to help Mei Xiucai up, but Mei Xiucai refused, and instead raised his head, his eyes filled with tears. He looked at Lin Yizhe with tears in his eyes, his eyes full of expectation and prayer. "Master Lin, Master Shen, if you don't agree to withdraw the tax on foreign medicines, I will die here on my knees today!" Mei Xiucai choked and shed tears. Lin Yizhe watched Mei Xiucai's forehead begin to bleed again. Apparently, the heavy blows just now had aggravated his injuries. Knowing that he came here wholeheartedly for the opium tax, he couldn't help but feel moved in his heart, and the corners of his eyes couldn't help but moisten. "Sir, please get up. I promise you that from today onwards, the shipping administration will never pay taxes on foreign medicines to maintain ships." Lin Yizhe's voice also became choked with sobs. "Mr. Lin, are you serious about what you said?" Mei Xiucai was pleasantly surprised after hearing Lin Yizhe's answer. "Seriously, I swear on the spirit of my ancestor Lin Wenzhonggong that from today onwards, the shipping administration will have nothing to do with opium." Lin Yizhe said loudly. After hearing what Lin Yizhe said, Shen Baozhen raised his head in surprise and stared at Lin Yizhe, while the shipping officials around him were all shocked. After listening to Lin Yizhe's oath, Mei Xiucai did not stand up, but turned around and looked at Shen Baozhen, his eyes full of begging and pleading. "Master Shen, Master Lin has just agreed, you" Mei Xiucai broke away from Lin Yizhe's hand, faced Shen Baozhen, and bowed down, "Master Shen! I beg you! I beg you!" "Shen Sir! Please!" The people around were affected by Mei Xiucai's sadness and knelt down in large numbers. The people behind were affected by the people in front, and they also knelt down one by one. After a while, The people around him all shouted and knelt down. Lin Yizhe looked at the people kneeling helplessly, feeling a deep sense of powerlessness in his heart for the first time. Shen Baozhen looked at the villagers and elders kneeling there in the darkness, and tears flowed down again. "Folks! Please get up! I promise you! Promise you" "Did you hear this, folks! Master Shen agreed! I agreed!" Mei Xiucai was so ecstatic that he couldn't help but stretched out his arms and shouted. Hearing Mei Xiucai¡¯s shout, people knew that Shen Baozhen had agreed to their request, and they also gave out loud cheers. Shen Baozhen looked steadily at the cheering villagers and elders. Suddenly, his body went limp and fell to the side. Lin Yizhe was shocked. With a quick step, he jumped to Shen Baozhen's side, just before Shen Baozhen's head was about to hit the ground. Finally, he supported his body. "Uncle!¡ªUncle!¡ª" Lin Yizhe's roar instantly overwhelmed the noise of the people around him. People quieted down little by little, and everyone's eyes were focused on Shen Baozhen in Lin Yizhe's arms. "Uncle! Uncle!" The surroundings were deathly silent, with only Lin Yizhe's sad cry echoing. The dark clouds floating over the sky suddenly covered the sun, and the sky faded instantly. After a while, there was a faint flash of thunder between the dark clouds. It's raining. The raindrops fell in patter and landed on people's bodies and faces, but no one moved. They just stood there quietly, like static statues. The rain wet Lin Yizhe's face, mixed with his tears, and dripped onto Shen Baozhen's face, and Shen Baozhen slowly woke up. Seeing Shen Baozhen wake up, Lin Yizhe wanted to laugh happily, but the tears welled up again and could not be stopped. Lin Yizhe wiped the tears and rain off his face with his wet sleeves, lifted Shen Baozhen up with strength, and helped him walk towards the inner court of the government office. The rain fell on the ground, stirring up a light mist, which reflected the backs of the old man and the young man walking forward in the mud. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡° The two said. ? ??The master and his wife are in the main room? "Lin Yizhe and Chen Wan looked at each other, and each saw surprise and uneasiness in the other's eyes. After experiencing the "gathering incident" during the day, Lin Yizhe arranged for someone to send Shen Baozhen home to rest, and he started " "Aftercare" work - interrogating those who were bribed and ordered by Hu Xueyan to encourage the villagers and boatmen to cause trouble one by one, and recording confessions as evidence to prepare for the impeachment of Hu Xueyan. After finishing the busy day, Lin Yizhe hurriedly He hurriedly took Chen Wan to visit Shen Baozhen's house. "Yes, after the master came back, he took his wife to the main room and kept the servants away. It's been a long time now, and I haven't come out yet" Lin Yizhe, who has lived in Shen Mansion for many days, knows that the main hall in the backyard is a place to worship ancestors. When he saw the portrait of his grandfather Lin Zexu in this era for the first time, he It¡¯s there. ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go and take a look. " Lin Yizhe had a vague premonition in his heart. He didn't wait for the concierge to lead the way, so he pulled Chen Wan and ran quickly to the backyard. As soon as he arrived at the backyard, Lin Yizhe heard bursts of low crying coming from the main room. Lin Yizhe and Chen Wan both walked slowly and came to the door of the hall where Shen Baozhen used to worship his ancestors and store his ancestral tablets. Lin Yizhe heard that his aunt Lin Puqing was crying, and he felt anxious and pushed the door open with his hand. , and walked in. "Kunyu is here" Lin Puqing saw that it was Lin Yizhe and Chen Wan, and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, and said, "Come on, Kunyu, Wan'er, I have seen grandpa " Lin Yizhe saw the portrait of Lin Zexu hanging in the middle of the hall, and pulled Chen Wan to kneel down in front of the portrait and bowed three times. Lin Zexu in the portrait was wearing a white robe, holding a book in his hand, and looking down with a kind face. Lin Yizhe raised his head after paying his respects and looked at this portrait of Lin Zexu in uniform. His heart was full of respect for Lin Zexu. As the first person in China to "open his eyes to the world" at that time, he was well-deserved as a "national hero". Yes! "Stop kneeling, come here" Shen Baozhen looked at Lin Yizhe looking at the portrait of his ancestor with a solemn expression, and a slightly relieved smile appeared on his face full of sadness, "What happened today? All done? " "Go back to uncle, it's done. Those people have already confessed, their confessions have been recorded, and they have put a bond on them. " Lin Yizhe stood up and came to Shen Baozhen's side and supported him. Chen Wanze stepped forward and supported Lin Puqing, who was still crying. "How is that Mei Xiucai injured? " Shen Baozhen asked again. "My nephew has already found a doctor for him and sent him some money so that he can study in peace in preparation for autumn. " Lin Yizhe said. "You did a good job" Shen Baozhen suddenly coughed violently. Lin Yizhe supported him and patted his back gently. It took a long time before Shen Baozhen came to rest. Lin Puqing and Chen Wan came to them. Lin Puqing looked at Shen Baozhen's haggard look and couldn't help but shed tears. "Thanks to you for handling everything today, there was no big trouble. Alas" Shen Baozhen said in a weak voice. He said, "However, you just promised not to pay taxes on foreign medicines. If anything happens" "Don't worry, uncle. What the villagers care about is nothing more than the bad reputation of taxes on foreign medicines. My nephew promised them not to pay taxes on foreign medicines." The boat is actually just a name change. "Lin Yizhe said his own plan, "My nephew has discussed it with Mr. Wu, Mr. Xia and others this afternoon. The shipping fee will be collected in the name of salt tax, and the tax on foreign medicine can be used to offset the account. If you say it this way, it will sound better, and no one will talk about it anymore. " "You always have a way" Shen Baozhen couldn't help but smile when he heard that what Lin Yizhe said was actually a solution of "changing the soup without changing the medicine", "That's good" Shen Baozhen looked up at Lin Zexu's portrait, He murmured: "If you live and die for the benefit of the country, how can you avoid it due to misfortunes and blessings How can you forget Lin Wenzhong's teachings" Suddenly, Shen Baozhen opened his mouth and a mouthful of blood spurted out. Lin Yizhe only felt His arms sank, and he was so shocked that he clasped his hands together to prevent Shen Baozhen from falling to the ground. "Master!" master! " Lin Puqing rushed to Shen Baozhen, hugged him, and while massaging his chest, she burst into tears. Chen Wan wiped the blood on the corners of Shen Baozhen's mouth with a handkerchief, and also started crying. Lin Yizhe looked at Shen Baozhen's dying breath. Seemingly, grief filled his chest for a moment. Ever since he came to this era, he had subconsciously regarded Shen Baozhen as his father. Seeing how uncomfortable he was at this time, he wished he could take his place. After a while, Shen Baozhen finally woke up and said, "Master, this is a shipping management job."Isn¡¯t it enough that we just quit? Lin Puqing cried, "Zuo Zongtang is so cruel and bullies you again and again. How can you bear it?" " "No As long as I have a breath left, I have to hold on In this way Under the Nine Springs, I can live up to Mr. Lin" Although Shen Baozhen's voice was extremely weak, it revealed incomparable determination. Lin Yizhe looked at Shen Baozhen. There were specks of blood on his beard, and he was filled with resentment and pain that could not be expressed. Thinking of the good deeds done by Zuo Zongtang and Hu Xueyan, Lin Yizhe roared in his heart. As a person! ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 65: A heavy blow After leaving Shen's Mansion and returning home, the anger in Lin Yizhe's heart had not subsided. The tragic scene of Shen Baozhen vomiting blood is still vivid in his mind, and he cannot let it go. For the first time, Lin Yizhe felt so eager to fight back. After a while, he slowly calmed down. Lin Yizhe came to Xu Run's room. Xu Run was writing something at his desk. When he saw Lin Yizhe pushing the door open, he put down his pen and came over. "What are you writing, sir?" Lin Yizhe asked. "Sir, please wait a moment, it will be over in a while." Xu Run said, returned to the table, picked up the pen again, moistened the ink, and started writing. After a while, Xu Run finished writing, picked up the manuscript paper and sent it to Lin Yizhe. "Is this a memorial?" Lin Yizhe only glanced at it and understood immediately, "It turns out that sir has already thought of" "I already know what happened during the day. The villagers' attack on the government office this time has a great impact. It¡¯s impossible for the court not to know, so we have to prepare for a rainy day, so I prepared a plan for you in advance,¡± Xu Run said. "Sir's literary talents are really impressive." Lin Yizhe sighed after reading the memorial drafted by Xu Run, "With this twist, Hu Xueyan will lose a layer of his skin even if he doesn't die. By the way, he can also be beaten. Zuo Zongtang took a shot. "It's just that it's more appropriate for Mr. Shen to hand it over," Xu Run said, "Your Excellency is currently supervising the construction of the Wannianqing renovation project. You can do it specifically, but it has nothing to do with the project. You can't talk about it in the book, so it's better for Mr. Shen to report this kind of story. I just don't know how sick Mr. Shen is" "Although my uncle's body is not very strong, he rarely suffers from diseases. This time he is completely free. It's because of the severe stimulation" Lin Yizhe recalled the scene of Shen Baozhen vomiting blood in anger, and the anger in his heart rose again. "Master Shen will be nursing for a while. If he can pick up the pen, it is better to write it as soon as possible." Xu Run reminded Lin Yizhe, "It should be noted that Hu Guangyong knew that he had lost his hand again this time and what tricks would he use if he could not save everything." "Mr. That's right." Lin Yizhe nodded and said, "When my uncle's condition improves in the next two days, I will ask him to report." The next day, Lin Yizhe saw that although Shen Baozhen was still a little weak, his spirit had recovered, so he replaced Xu Run. The prepared memorial was sent to Shen Baozhen's bedside for his review. "Mr. Xu is really thoughtful and has outstanding writing skills. Once this is done, the Empress Dowager will definitely not let Hu Guangyong go." After reading it, Shen Baozhen nodded repeatedly, "But Zuo Jigao will definitely protect him this time. She still couldn't defeat him. " Thinking of Hu Xueyan's vicious methods towards him and his antagonism with Zuo Zongtang, Shen Baozhen was still depressed. "Even if we can't defeat him, we have to make them suffer for a while this time, so that the shipping management can get through the difficulties with less constraints." Lin Yizhe said. "That's right, this matter should be done sooner rather than later. Kunyu, go and get some paper and pen right now. I'll write it down right now and submit it to you immediately." Shen Baozhen coughed a few times, stood up and said. It was already winter, and in the early morning, the city of Hangzhou was still shrouded in a light layer of morning mist. As soon as a horse was riding, it galloped from a distance, ran into the city gate, reined in the horse, and stopped, almost hitting the soldiers guarding the gate. "You're running to your mother's funeral! You're running in such a hurry!" A soldier cursed angrily, "Don't you know it's not time to open the door yet?" "Commander, please do it for your convenience." The man's face did not change. As he spoke, he handed over a red envelope. Bingtou grunted, took it, weighed it, looked at the person, and immediately changed his face to a smile. He turned around and waved his hand, signaling the gatekeepers to open the city gate. Several gate guards did not dare to neglect, and slowly pushed the heavy city gate open a crack. When they saw that the crack was just big enough for a person and a horse to pass through, the person who came jumped on his horse and galloped forward without looking back. "Who is this? Sir?" A guard asked as he watched the man disappear in the fog. "It should be from Mr. Hu's house." Bingtou squeezed the red envelope in his hand and smiled, "Tonight, let's go have a few drinks! I'll treat you." With the sound of horse hooves, come The man rode into Yuanbao Hutong, stopped at the door of Hu Xueyan's private house, knocked on the knocker, the door opened, and the concierge stuck his head out. When he saw the visitor, he nodded repeatedly and immediately welcomed him in. After a while, the visitor appeared in the living room of Hu Mansion, and then Hu Xueyan, who had just put on his clothes, hurried over. As soon as he saw the person coming, Hu Xueyan waved his hand and turned away the person. "Master, that matter" The person came forward, covered his mouth with his hands, and whispered a few words in Hu Xueyan's ear. "What?" Hu Xueyan's expression suddenly changed, "Didn't you say that the people you are looking for are all people who dare to die? It's just?If he fell into the hands of the government, he would not confess. How could he do it so readily? " "It's strange to say that it's like being possessed by an evil spirit. As soon as I saw the boy named Lin, I felt like I couldn't help it. "The person who reported the news said with some frustration, "The boss suspects that this kid may have some magic skills like mind-pulling" "It's really hard to tell. "Hu Xueyan could not help but grit his teeth as he thought of Chen Wan's devoted love for Lin Yizhe. "The boss said that if things go wrong, I can only blame myself for being incompetent. Now that my secret has been exposed in front of the government, I have no choice but to hide, boss. I was specifically asked to make a trip and let the master know. "The visitor said, taking a teapot on the table, tilting his head and drinking a few sips, then put the teapot on the table, wiped his mouth with his sleeves, "The words have arrived, I Let's go now, sir, please take care of yourself. The green mountains remain unchanged and the green water flows forever. See you tomorrow. " "Thank you very much. "Hu Xueyan was so moved that he got up and walked to the gate in person, and ordered the accountant to fetch a bag of silver and give it to the visitor. The visitor did not refuse, tied up the package on his back, said goodbye to Hu Xueyan, and then flew on his horse and rode all the way. Juechen left. Hu Xueyan returned to the living room. Thinking of how he thought he was infallible this time, but unexpectedly lost his hand again, he couldn't help but feel angry. He was confused for a while and wandered around the room for a long time, but still couldn't think of a way. , At this time, Hu Xueyan's early rise had been reported to Luo Cuihuan. Luo Cuihuan came to the living room and saw Hu Xueyan's worried and hesitant look, so he went up to ask what happened. Hu Xueyan secretly arranged for him to incite the villagers to cause trouble in the name of the crow tax. As a result of the attack on the Shipping Administration Office, Lin Yizhe explained what had been revealed: "Now that most of the people have been arrested and have been detained, I'm afraid this matter will be troublesome. Hu Xueyan looked very anxious, "Inciting people to attack the government office is a serious crime. Shen Baozhen will definitely report it to the court." Once the court investigates" "Master, don't panic, this matter is easy to handle, as before, we should find out whether there is any solid evidence for him. "Luo Cuihuan said, "Anyone who has anything to do with Fuzhou, let them hide first and wait until the limelight is over. When the court asked, the master just said 'I don't know'. As for those people who were recruited for confession and held in custody, I can say that they were framed and the government had nothing to say. " "That's all it can do. "Hu Xueyan sighed and sat down heavily on the chair. "Don't worry, sir, there is still Zuo Gong. Luo Cuihuan comforted him and said, "When this kind of thing has happened to me before, has Zuo Gong ever failed to speak up for me? Didn't the court just let it go in the end?" Everyone knows that the master is Zuo Gong¡¯s pocketbook. How can the court deny Zuo Gong¡¯s face? " "Too. "After hearing what Luo Cuihuan said was reasonable, Hu Xueyan thought of how the previous impeachments had turned out to be safe, and felt a little at ease, "This time, we still have to rely on Mr. Zuo to help us get through this. " "This time it's the boy named Lin who has done something bad again. I'm really not willing to accept it! well! "Hu Xueyan remembered that he had fallen into Lin Yizhe's hands again, punched the table hard, and said bitterly. "Beijing, Forbidden City, Xinuang Pavilion. The gold enamel incense burner on the table is smoking cigarettes, the pavilion It was full of tranquility and tranquility. The Empress Dowager Cixi was sitting there, teaching Emperor Tongzhi to review the memorials of the day. While reviewing the memorials, the Empress Dowager Cixi explained the memorials to Emperor Tongzhi. Emperor Tongzhi followed his mother's instructions. The meaning was written on it with a red pen. Although most of them were simple words like "I know", seeing that the emperor's comments were very serious made Empress Dowager Cixi feel pretty good after finishing the memorial. The emperor carefully put it aside and waited for his mother to review the next one. But at this moment, he found that after seeing the memorial in his hand, his mother suddenly became very focused. The Empress Dowager Cixi put the memorial flat. On the table, Emperor Tongzhi glanced at the memorial from her side. He saw that in the memorial, "In order to incite the villagers, gather a crowd to attack the Shipping Administration Office, and request an order to hand over Hu Guangyong, the alternate minister of Fujian and Zhejiang, to the Ministry for strict discussion and punishment, The words "Respectfully bow down and pray for the Holy Spirit to judge things". "This person is prone to being frivolous and cunning. If he doesn't get what he wants, he will think of a plan. Because I thought that he had a little talent and was young and strong, whenever he was in a good appearance, I would give him regular instructions in the hope that he would repent. Unexpectedly, despite being repeatedly warned, he actually became resentful and violated the rules several times. He allowed his slaves to commit crimes, beat and injured old people, and aroused the anger of the people. After he quit serving as a minister, he harbored a grudge. He also used the tax on foreign medicines to incite the villagers and attack the government offices in order to retaliate. This time the villagers were incited to attack the shipping administration office, but Fei Chen and others handled it properly and persuaded the villagers to retreat, which would cause great damage to the shipping administration. His heart is so vicious that he does not hesitate to destroy public vessels to vent his personal grudges" "I secretly remember that when the shipbuilding administration started to improve, it was all about recruiting talents. However, Zuo Zongtang did not distinguish between good and foolish, did not check right and wrong, and still trusted and valued him. ???, he protects him everywhere on weekdays and deliberately caters to him, which makes him more courageous, so he commits this crime and causes chaos. Now the instigators have all obtained the stolen goods and have been detained. They have confessed to their crimes. His gathering of people to cause chaos is related to the laws of the country and must not be tolerated. I request that Hu Guangyong be removed from his post for investigation and investigation, and that he be reprimanded and dismissed by the Ministry of Counsel. Ying Gui and Fujian Fuchen Bian Baodi's joint words are respectfully played" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 66: The Good-for-Nothing Emperor Empress Dowager Cixi noticed Emperor Tongzhi's gaze and turned to look at him. Emperor Tongzhi was startled by those shining phoenix eyes and unconsciously wanted to avoid her gaze. "Emperor, let's take a look." Empress Dowager Cixi pushed the zhezi in front of him. Emperor Tongzhi carefully read the excerpt and waited for the Empress Dowager Cixi's instructions without saying a word. The Empress Dowager Cixi waited for a while, and when she saw that Emperor Tongzhi didn't say a word, she couldn't help but sigh in her heart. "The emperor thinks, how should this matter of Hu Guangyong be dealt with?" "Returning to E Niang, my son thinks" Emperor Tongzhi murmured for a while and said, "If this matter is true, Hu Dao should be punished, but " "Just what?" Empress Dowager Cixi stared at his face and asked. "It's just there may be some hidden meaning in this matter, and a department should investigate in detail." Emperor Tongzhi noticed that Cixi's face was getting more and more ugly, and couldn't help but lowered his head, "You can also listen to what Hu Dao said" " The emperor sees it clearly! This document clearly states that all the stolen goods have been taken into custody, and all the crimes have been committed." Empress Dowager Cixi's voice became louder as usual, "And below are the governors of Fujian and Zhejiang, and the generals of Fuzhou. The governor of Fujian and the minister of shipping jointly signed the statement! Are the emperor's officials falsely accusing an alternate Taoist? fall. "It has already been said in the excerpt that it is due to Zuo Zongtang's indulgence. This excerpt is obviously for Hu Guangyong, a candidate for the Taoist platform, but in fact it is for Zuo Zongtang! Can't the emperor even see this?" " My son is confused! Please calm down!" Cixi was extremely disappointed when she saw the confused look on Emperor Tongzhi's face. She was about to scold him again when she suddenly saw the chief eunuch walking in quickly with a stack of memorials in his hand. He swallowed the following words. The eunuch in charge was very smart and noticed that something was wrong with the atmosphere in Xinuan Pavilion. After presenting the brochure that had just been sent by the Military Aircraft Department today, he hurriedly left. The Empress Dowager Cixi glanced at the newly delivered booklet, then looked at the Western gold clock on the shelf, and sighed. Today, I have wasted a lot of time teaching the emperor to criticize the seals. Cixi ignored Emperor Tongzhi anymore. She saw that the top of the newly arrived brochure was Zuo Zongtang's brochure, so she took it and read it. "Taoist Hu Guangyong always dared to do his job and did not avoid resentment. He used to run military supplies and ammunition in Zhejiang, and he was really reliable. In the winter of the 11th year of Xianfeng, Hangzhou fell. Hu Guangyong sailed to transport food and medicine, and tried to support him. When I arrived at the Qiantang River, I was blocked by a heavy siege and was exhausted mentally and physically. I still have regrets after I entered Zhejiang. If you are too straight, you will be jealous every time I know that I am sincere in my work, so I am jealous." Most of them were Hu Guangyong's first-hand manager. When there was a shortage, Hu Guangyong would prepare for it in advance and borrow money to make up for it. If the foreign money was late, he would borrow a huge sum of money from Chinese businessmen to make up for it. The ministers and troops were particularly dependent on them, as everyone saw at the end of this Western Expedition. It is determined that his achievements are no different from those of the former enemy generals Hu Guangyong hereby reports various donations for relief. The total price of silver, rice, cotton clothes and water and land transportation is estimated to be within 200,000 yuan, and the donation for Shaanxi-Gansu relief is There are so many of them, and over the years, they have provided proven ointment pills and authentic medicinal materials from various military camps in Shaanxi and Gansu. They are all found in the northwest, and they all come from time to time. The total amount is a huge sum of money. ¡­¡± After reading Zuo Zongtang¡¯s excerpt about how gravity can protect Hu Xueyan, Empress Dowager Cixi¡¯s brows instantly frowned, and her face seemed to be covered with a layer of frost. Emperor Tongzhi looked at the Empress Dowager Cixi carefully. Although the woman in front of him was his biological mother, until now, it was difficult for him to guess her thoughts. The Empress Dowager Cixi put down Zuo Zongtang's brochure, then picked up Shen Baozhen's brochure and read it again. After pondering for a long time, she used a red pen to write on the bottom of the brochure the words "Send it to the Ministry for discussion. I appreciate this." A few days later, on the official road, a stagecoach galloped forward, and the horse's hooves stirred up clouds of smoke. After some non-stop running, the postman rushed into the residence of the Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, handed over the documents on his back, and set off again. Soon, a clerk presented the imperial mail to Zuo Zongtang. Zuo Zongtang was reading a letter at this time. The letter was written by Zhou Kaixi. In the letter, Zhou Kaixi politely refused Zuo Zongtang's request to come to the Western Expedition Army camp on the grounds that he was "critically ill and feared that he would die soon." Zuo Zongtang's request was making Zuo Zongtang very angry. And when Zuo Zongtang read the newly arrived court letter written against Hu Xueyan, "General Hu Guangyong, the alternate general of Fujian and Zhejiang, won the yellow jacket, was demoted one level, and fined one year's salary. He was promoted to ship administration and Wu Zhongxiang was promoted."When he was punished with "three thousand taels of silver", he was stunned for a moment. Zuo Zongtang couldn't figure out why the court made such a punishment decision. At the same time, the same imperial mail also arrived at the Shipping Administration Office. "I didn't expect that the court just demoted him and fined him a year's salary. Lin Yizhe sighed and said to Xu Run, "It's a pity that you have such a beautiful article." " "This is actually not bad. "Xu Run chuckled and said, "I also guessed that this would be the result. " "oh? Sir, can you tell me about the twists and turns in this? " Lin Yizhe said. "Your Excellency, you know that the most jealous thing for subordinates is to take credit and be arrogant," Xu Run said, "This time Master Shen joined forces with the governor general of Fujian Province to impeach him. When the court saw that he aroused public anger, he must be punished by Fujian Province. The official gave an explanation, but I also pointed out in the compromise that it was Zuo Zongtang who allowed him to act recklessly, so his punishment was inevitable, it was just a matter of severity. If Zuo Zongtang did not protect Hu Guangyong, the imperial court might not take heavy responsibility for his role in assisting the military supplies for the Western Expedition. But this time Zuo Zongtang got the news and couldn't wait to file a petition to protect him, which made him more convinced. Zuo Zongtang indulged him, so of course he couldn't escape such heavy responsibility. " " But the court did not place heavy responsibility on him. " Lin Yizhe said. "This is the court saving some face for Zuo Zongtang," Xu Run said with a smile, "Actually, this kind of punishment is enough for him, Hu Guangyong. Being demoted by one level and fined for one year was nothing to him, Hu Guangyong, but taking away the yellow mantle was equivalent to telling him that he had lost favor and lost face in front of his fellow villagers. He had to pay Master Wu three thousand taels of silver for his injuries. , which is tantamount to humiliating him. These two items have a great impact on his reputation. For a face-loving person like him, this is even more uncomfortable than killing him! " "I see. " Lin Yizhe imagined Hu Xueyan's expression after receiving the punishment from the court at this time, and couldn't help but laugh. "And this time, Zuo Zongtang tried to protect him, but he also received such a punishment, which proves that the court does not care about Zuo Zongtang. Quan Yu trusted him. From what happened this time, it can be seen that the imperial court was already wary of Zuo Zongtang. Xu Run added, "When the Western Expedition ends, it will also be the beginning of this person's end." Adults can wait and see. " It was almost evening at this time. The two were talking when a whistle sounded far outside the window. Lin Yizhe and Xu Run got up and came to the window and saw the "Meiyun" ship slowly leaving the dock. . ¡°I forgot, today is the day for the ¡®Meiyun¡¯ ship¡¯s trial. Xu Run looked at Lin Yizhe and asked with a smile, "Why don't you go with the ship, sir?" " "My uncle wants me to rest assured that I can rest assured that he will be here during the sea trial of the Wannianqing ship. " Lin Yizhe thought of Shen Baozhen's insistence on participating in the trial of the new ship regardless of his illness, and couldn't help but sigh. On the evening of January 10, 1870, the Minister of Shipping Shen Baozhen led his staff to board the "Meiyun" ship. Although he suffered from seasickness, Shen Baozhen was there. During his tenure as shipowner, he insisted on personally participating in the sea trial, which set a good precedent for the shipowner. Under the sunset, the "Meiyun" ship set fire and anchored, sailed on the Majiang River, and anchored at night. Majiang outlet. At dawn on the 11th, the "Meiyun" ship sailed out of the ocean for sea trials. The test route was the same as that of the No. 1 ship "Wannianqing" and returned to the shipyard in the afternoon. "Everything can be maneuvered satisfactorily, the hull is said to be solid, and the engine is quite nimble." On the 14th, in order to adjust the compass iron difference, Japan and Italy led the "Meiyun" ship out of the ocean for testing. After the trial, " The "Meiyun" ship reached a speed of 13 knots with the wind and the current (11 knots against the wind), exceeding the design speed by 1 knot, which surprised the shipping officials. Shen Baozhen then reported to the court to ask for credit, and the relevant personnel were praised by the court. The "Meiyun" ship took a total of about ten months from construction to launch, which was much faster than the construction period of the No. 1 ship "Wannianqing". It set a record for China's self-built ships. Whether it is the "Wannianqing" or the "Meiyun", the speed of the integration between the crew and the warship is very rare. Chinese officers and soldiers who have no experience in driving large ships can now smoothly sail the ship to the sea. It can be said to be a miracle. The keel of the No. 3 ship was laid on the day the "Meiyun" ship was launched. Since hundreds of ribs had been manufactured two months ago, the construction speed of the No. 3 ship was quite fast. The ship is still being built under the supervision of Chief Ship Engineer Shen Baozhen, who has named the new ship "Fuxing". The rapid construction of the "Fuxing" ship shows that the shipyard workers are already familiar with the craftsmanship. " The "Fuxing" ship is of the same type as the "Meiyun", with the same dimensions, power system and other parameters. It uses a 75mm breech gun made by Prussia, which shows the improvement and progress of the design. The "Meiyun" and "Fuxing" are similar in appearance. There are a few slight differences. Both warships have gun ports on the sides behind the mizzen mast for the placement of secondary guns. However, the positions of the last set of gun ports are different.??, the last group of gunports of the lead ship "Meiyun" is closer to the stern. When building the "Fuxing", it seems that this design was not suitable, so the gunports were moved forward, and the position of the last group of gunports of the "Fuxing" was different. Forward than the "Mei Yun", located under the davit near the mizzen mast. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 67 Sadness at the end of the year In addition, the rope ladders on both sides of the mast of the "Meiyun" ship are connected to the ship's side in the same way as that of the "Wannianqing". They both add pallets outside the ship's side, and the end of the rope ladder is fixed to the pallet through a three-eye pulley, which is quite sail-like. The ancient style of the battleship era. The "Fuxing" ship eliminated the outboard pallet and directly fixed the rope ladder to the bulwark through elastic screws. It is also enough to see the improvement of the "Fuxing" compared to the first ship "Meiyun" during its construction. "The new year for shipowners is not easy!" Xu Run looked at the "Meiyun" ship slowly sailing out of Majiang River, and sighed, "The new ship is completed, and it costs a lot of money. The final payment from the shipyard has not yet been made." If you pay it off, you may not be able to fully cover the wages, bonuses, and taxes on foreign medicines. " "It's not a long-term solution to just go out and not get in." Lin Yizhe knew that Xu Run was reminding him, but he had no idea at this time. . Today is January 20, 1870. Under the supervision of Shen Baozhen, the "Meiyun" ship once again went to sea for trial trials. It returned to the shipyard seven days later, and it was already close to the Lunar New Year. It was already noon when the "Meiyun" ship arrived at the port. Shen Baozhen got off the ship. Regardless of the discomfort caused by seasickness, he came to the Shipping Administration Office. When he saw Shen Baozhen coming back, Wu Zhongxiang hurriedly greeted him. "Where are Xiao Tao and Tong Yun?" Shen Baozhen didn't see Xia Xianlun and Wu Dating, and was a little surprised, so he asked. "Master Xia and Master Wu went to the Supervisory Office and the Governor's Yamen." Wu Zhongxiang looked at the busy shipping staff around him and whispered, "They have been there for a while and they haven't come back yet." Shen Baozhen immediately understood what was going on. He sighed and stopped talking. Instead, he and Wu Zhongxiang came to the room where he handled official business. "Wei Yun, how is your head injury?" Seeing that Wu Zhongxiang's head was still wrapped in gauze and his face looked very haggard, he couldn't help but ask with concern. On that day, villagers attacked the shipping administration office. Wu Zhongxiang was hit on the head with gravel by the perpetrators. He was seriously injured and has not recovered to this day. In addition, he was exhausted from the past few days and looked haggard. When Shen Baozhen saw it, he recalled what happened that day. Something happened, and there was another pain in my heart. "It doesn't matter, it's just a little painful when the sky is cloudy." Wu Zhongxiang waved his hand, indicating that it doesn't matter. He also knew that he had not looked good in the past two days. "It's just that there has been something on my mind in the past two days, and I couldn't sleep well." , Haha." Shen Baozhen knew what Wu Zhongxiang was thinking and couldn't help but sigh. He stepped forward to pour a cup of tea for Wu Zhongxiang and sat down in front of Wu Zhongxiang. He also knew why Xia Xianlun and Wu Dating went to the Governor's Office of Fujian and Zhejiang. Now that the new year is approaching, all items of the shipping administration need to be settled. It can be said that money is used everywhere. Since the shipping administration was deprived of salary by Zuo Zongtang, although there is support from the opium tax (under Lin Yizhe's suggestion, it is now nominally The salt tax is taken as a commission (that is, the opium tax is used to offset the salt tax), but now with the successive launch of new ships and the construction of docks, plus the renovation of the "Wannianqing" (the renovation costs can be reimbursed by the court, but Before the project is completed, you need to pay in advance) and with the coming of the new year, various required expenditures are extremely heavy, and it is already difficult to maintain it with opium tax alone. The senior officials of the shipping administration were very worried about this, so early this morning, Xia Xianlun and Wu Dating hurried to the Governor's Office of Fujian and Zhejiang and the Governor's Yamen to discuss with the Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang and the Governor of Fujian. "The end of the year is indeed a difficult time." Shen Baozhen sighed, "I don't know what will happen to the two of them." "The annual income in Fujian Province is also very tight, and many projects rely on the opium tax to provide relief. If you have extra money, there is a hint of sadness in Wu Zhongxiang¡¯s voice. "Wei Yun, according to your calculations, how much is the total expenditure shortfall?" Shen Baozhen asked. "The calculations were just completed yesterday, and the other items are basically enough to meet the needs, but the towing dock still owes the final payment, plus the red envelope (i.e. year-end bonus) at the end of the year, I am afraid it will be difficult to distribute it." Wu Zhongxiang said, "This red envelope Including the final payment for the dock, at least 50,000 taels of silver are required. " "The final payment for the tow dock cannot be delayed for a long time. If the tow dock cannot be completed, the renovation project of 'Wannianqing' cannot be started, and the renovation of 'Wannianqing' cannot be started. It cannot be delayed." Wu Zhongxiang remembered the scene of the villagers attacking the ship administration office that day, with a look of fear on his face, "I originally wanted to even it out under other items, because the craftsmen have worked hard for a year. , They are all eagerly waiting for the red envelope to come home and have a good New Year. But after all, there is nothing they can do. But if they don't get it, something will happen to them and it will be a big problem for the ship management in the future. Obstruction" Wu Zhongxiang didn't say any more, Shen Baozhen looked gloomy, and the two sat in silence facing each other, speechless for a moment. Not long after, hurried footsteps sounded at the door, and after a while, Xia Xianlun and Wu Dating walked in. "How is it?" Wu Zhongxiang asked hurriedly when he saw the two coming back. Xia Xianlun and Wu Dating met by chanceThey all shook their heads, sighed, and each moved a chair and sat down. "It can't be done." Wu Dating said, "Master Bian said that there are many disasters in Fujian Province this year, and the relief needs are very high. The annual income is already insufficient, and there is really no way to make up for the shortfall in shipping expenses." Shen Baozhen turned his attention to Xia Xianlun, Xia Xianlun took a deep breath, shook his head, and said nothing. Obviously, he had no results at the Governor's Office of Fujian and Zhejiang. Although Shen Baozhen was mentally prepared for such an outcome, he still couldn't help but feel extremely sad when he heard the bad news. He also knew that this could not be blamed on Yinggui, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and Bian Baodi, the governor of Fujian. In fact, they had given the shipping administration the greatest support within their capabilities, and now their situation was also very difficult, and indeed they could not Go ahead and ask them to do more. The room fell into silence again, with only the Western clock in the corner ticking, seeming to tell the people in the room that time was running out. After a long time, Shen Baozhen said: "Let's think about this matter again and see if there is any other way. We can't prevent everyone from having a bad year" Shen Baozhen looked at the three shipmasters. He scanned their faces one by one and saw a pair of eyes with deep sunken sockets and bloodshot eyes. Knowing that they had been exhausted mentally and physically these past few days, he said, "I'm not busy today. Let's all take a good rest" Xia Xianlun , Wu Dating and Wu Zhongxiang stood up and said goodbye silently. Shen Baozhen looked at the steps of the three Titiao when they left, as if they were stepping on his heart, and he felt extremely heavy. Shen Baozhen left the Shipping Office and returned home. Maybe it was because he had been at sea for too long. At this time, he felt extremely tired. He just wanted to lie down and have a good sleep without doing anything else. But when he actually lay on the bed, he couldn't fall asleep. What was running through my mind was all about the shipping company. Shen Baozhen let out a long sigh, straightened up, and sat there blankly, staring steadily at the sun covered by dark clouds outside the window, and his heart was full of dark clouds. "Sir, my uncle is here to see you." The concierge came to report from time to time. "Bring him here." Shen Baozhen nodded and said. Not long after, Lin Yizhe walked in quickly. "Uncle, do you feel unwell?" Lin Yizhe saw Shen Baozhen sitting by the bed and hurriedly stepped forward and asked. He heard at the government office that Shen Baozhen had returned home not long after getting off the ship. He was worried that he was sick again, so he came to visit immediately. "It's okay, I just feel a little tired. I don't have much to do today, so I'm going to take a break and come back to have a rest" Shen Baozhen saw the concern in Lin Yizhe's eyes, and felt warm in his heart. She smiled and greeted him to come and sit next to her. Down. "How are you busy over there?" Shen Baozhen saw Lin Yizhe's face looking haggard, reached out and patted his hand, and asked Wen Yan, "You should rest more, don't get exhausted." "It's going well these days. Once the tug dock is completed, we'll be busy." Lin Yizhe said, "We're preparing to recruit craftsmen. Once the tug dock is completed, we can start the renovation." Shen Baozhen remembered that the final payment for the tug dock had not yet been paid. , feeling sad, but he didn't want his feelings to infect Lin Yizhe, so he changed the topic. "You are so focused on ship management that you delayed last year's exams. Don't neglect your studies this time. Don't miss the exams the year after next." Shen Baozhen thought of Lin Yizhe because of the complicated ship management affairs. He had always felt sorry for him that he was unable to participate in the scientific examination in 1868, so this time he was reminded early. "Yes, my nephew will definitely make a mistake this time." Lin Yizhe said, but he was secretly speechless in his heart. He originally thought that Shen Baozhen would forget about it, but he didn't expect that Shen Baozhen would remember it better than him. In fact, the real reason why Lin Yizhe didn't go to last year's scientific examination was that he was afraid of finding out his "original form" in this test. For him, the imperial examination of eight-legged essay would be of no use to him, no matter how knowledgeable he was, no matter how deep his foundation in classical prose was, and he had strong historical knowledge of this era and scientific knowledge of later generations. Lin Yizhe and Shen Baozhen were talking to themselves when the old housekeeper hurried in. "Master, someone from outside sent a letter from Shanxi." The old housekeeper said and presented a letter in front of him. "From Shanxi?" After hearing the old housekeeper's words, Shen Baozhen and Lin Yizhe were both stunned. "Could it be from Fangxian?" Shen Baozhen said, taking the letter, and couldn't help but feel even more strange when he saw that apart from the words asking him to personally seal it, there was no name of the sender on the envelope. Lin Yizhe glanced at the handwriting on the envelope, and he was immediately sure that it was definitely not his father-in-law Chen Shi.??Biography. "You didn't ask who came?" Shen Baozhen asked. "Sir, I asked, and the person who came said he was a clerk from the Wei Changhou ticket office. This letter was sent all the way from Shanxi through the ticket office's warehouse." The old housekeeper replied. "'Wei Changhou' ticket number?" Shen Baozhen was even more surprised, because he couldn't think of any intersection between himself and the "Wei Changhou" ticket number. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª I wish everyone a happy Dragon Boat Festival! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 68: Helping Qiao Zhiyong in times of need But as soon as Lin Yizhe heard the words "Wei Changhou", his heart suddenly flashed like lightning. Qiao Zhiyong! Could this letter be from Qiao Zhiyong? Lin Yizhe resisted the urge to read the letter and stood aside quietly. Shen Baozhen pondered for a while and opened the envelope. When he took out the letter from the envelope, a piece of paper that came with the letter caught Lin Yizhe's attention. This is a piece of white paper with a slightly yellowish color. It is densely covered with a lot of red seals of various sizes and shapes, and there are thick calligraphy on it. It looks like a signature. But when Lin Yizhe saw the striking and powerful characters "Fifty thousand taels of silver payable by draft" above, his heart was shocked and he immediately understood what it was. This is a money order of this era! And Shen Baozhen was obviously no stranger to money orders. When he saw this money order and the amount written on it, his hands couldn't help but tremble. Shen Baozhen opened the letter and read it eagerly. The letter was very short. After a while, after reading it, the corners of Shen Baozhen's eyes became wet. "There is no perfect path for a manGod protects good people. I never imagined that the good deeds I planted that day would be rewarded today" Shen Baozhen choked and handed the letter in his hand to Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe took a deep breath and read the letter. This is a handwritten letter written by Qiao Zhiyong to Shen Baozhen: "The construction of steam ships is a miracle that has never been seen in China. With the prosperity of shipping administration, the four seas will become accessible from now on, which will bring great benefits to merchants and people I am a merchant ship." When a pirate was encountered at sea, the "Wannianqing" ship bravely rescued him, defeated the foreign pirates, and escorted him back to the port. Everyone on board the ship expressed his gratitude to the great virtue I heard that the shipping administration was in need of cash, so I gave him 50,000 yuan as a special gift. I hope it can help the situation. Zhiyong thinks of the difficulties in the country and always wants to serve. If the shipping administration still needs it in the future, he can borrow money from this account temporarily without any interestI hope the shipping administration will prosper in the future. , the sea is calm, business travelers are coming and going, and there is no more suffering from robbery, then the servant's wish is enough" After reading this letter, Lin Yizhe was deeply moved. He never thought that at the most difficult moment for shipping management, it would be Qiao Zhiyong from Shanxi who would lend a helping hand! "This this is life-saving money!" Shen Baozhen looked at the money order in his hand steadily, his voice choked with sobs. Lin Yizhe saw that Shen Baozhen was in ecstasy and seemed to be unsteady, so he hurriedly stepped forward to support him. , sat down on the chair. "There are people in the world who are so eager for justice and justice" Shen Baozhen looked at the money order in his hand and said with tears, "I really don't know how to thank him" "Qiao Gong's letter has already said that the shipping industry is booming and the world is a thoroughfare. , is the greatest reward for him." Lin Yizhe suppressed the excitement in his heart and comforted Shen Baozhen, "The future is long, uncle, there is no need to rush" "Then you have to say thank youKunyu, hurry up, Get some paper and pen, I'll write him a reply right now" Shen Baozhen said. Lin Yizhe agreed, immediately took the four treasures of the study, spread paper and polished ink on the table, and helped Shen Baozhen write a reply to Qiao Zhiyong. Hangzhou City, Yuanbao Hutong, Hu Xueyan¡¯s private residence. Hu Xueyan, who had just had lunch, was walking in the back garden to eat. After being stripped of his yellow jacket and downgraded in salary, Hu Xueyan became so angry that he actually fell ill. After being treated by a famous doctor, he finally recovered in the past few days. At this time, he followed the doctor's orders and took a walk in the garden with his wives and concubines. Flower viewing. "Master, there is a letter from Mr. Zuo." The housekeeper said and handed the letter Zuo Zongtang had just sent into Hu Xueyan's hands. Hu Xueyan took the letter and did not open it immediately because he knew that Zuo Zongtang would definitely not have anything nice to say in the letter this time. After the housekeeper resigned and the wives and concubines hid by the goldfish pond in the distance and chatted, Hu Xueyan took a deep breath, opened the envelope, took out the letter and read it. As he expected, Zuo Zongtang scolded him again in the letter this time, which means that if you continue to behave like this, I can't protect you. Next, he will pay for various needs such as military supplies for the Western Expedition. In such a hurry, I made it clear that I was reaching out to him for "protection money", telling him that I still have to protect you, and so on. "Sure enough well, this is human nature, hum!" After reading the letter, Hu Xueyan sneered at himself, but the corners of his mouth were twitching, and what he said and what he was thinking were obviously not consistent. Putting down Zuo Zongtang¡¯s letter, Hu Xueyan took a sip of tea and finally calmed down. Hu Xueyan remembered that although this conspiracy was unsuccessful, it eventually caused Zuo Zongtang and Shen Baozhen to turn against each other, and successfully plunged the shipping administration into financial trouble.?In crisis. He imagined Shen Baozhen and Lin Yizhe looking anxious and hesitant at this moment, and felt very happy. "Haha, let's see how you spent this year!" Now that the Spring Festival is approaching, the whole Hu family has begun to get busy around the Spring Festival. In a festive and peaceful atmosphere, Hu Xueyan put away Zuo Zongtang's letter and walked comfortably to his wives and concubines. In the middle, I watched them feeding the koi in the pond. The wives and concubines laughed and threw handfuls of fish food into the pond, attracting groups of koi carp to compete for food. Hu Xueyan looked at the koi carp jumping out of the water to grab food, as if he saw shipyard craftsmen gathering at the government office. The scene of asking for payment made me laugh happily. "Let's see how long you can survive? You'll have to come and beg me obediently then!" What Hu Xueyan never expected was that on the Spring Festival of the ninth year of Tongzhi (January 30, 1870), the shipping administration was in It was spent in an atmosphere of joy. Thanks to Qiao Zhiyong¡¯s help in the nick of time, the dark clouds hanging over the shipping management finally dissipated. A few days before the Spring Festival, the workers received their salaries and red envelopes one after another, and happily bid farewell to their superiors and companions, and went home to celebrate the New Year. After the Spring Festival, the shipping administration started to be busy again as usual. At the beginning of this year, in addition to the two warships "Meiyun" and "Fuxing" being completed one after another, there was also an important piece of good news. That is the "Labert" type tugboat on the riverside of the shipyard. The shipyard has now had its own dock. The "Labert" type dock is different from ordinary dry docks, and it is not an ordinary floating dock. Its design was first created in France. At that time, France was the only one in the world that had been built. The scale and advanced level of the shipyard's tugboats completely surpassed The former. When planning the shipbuilding construction plan, Riyige and others recommended that the shipyard excavate and build a stone dry dock. However, due to the unsuitable geology of the shipyard at the beginning and prone to water seepage or collapse accidents, Qingzhou was chosen instead to build a stone dry dock. After the dry dock was built, considering that the construction of the dry dock would take a long time and cost a lot, and the shipbuilding funds were not very generous at this time, a tug dock was selected that would take a shorter time to build and be more cost-effective. The towing dock is located on the river bank of the shipyard, with a width of 35.9 meters and a length of 97.4 meters. Its components are mainly purchased from France and are divided into two parts: in the water and on shore. River mud was excavated in the water near the river bank, the foundation was laid, and a dock base composed of 42 iron frames was placed. On the morning of March 26, 1870, all the dock bases were installed and put into the water. Worried that the tide would damage the iron frame, the workers filled the connecting gaps between the fan frames with stones. The end of the base near the river bank is higher, 11.2 meters, and the height of the section near the river is only 0.3 meters. The entire base The seat is like a slope extending from the river bank to the middle of the river. After installation, workers installed two rails on the surface of each iron frame to carry the tugboat tire frame. For practical reasons when designing this tugboat dock, the 42 tire racks were divided into two groups: 17 pieces with a length of 37.7 meters and 25 pieces with a length of 59.7 meters. Small and medium-sized ships can use one section each without having to start the entire tug machine. If When a large ship is docked, only two sets of tugboats need to be started at the same time. Corresponding to the 42 tug tire frames, a 44-horsepower steam engine is installed on the shore of the tug dock to drive 42 tug engines. There are steel cables in the tug engines connected to the 42 tug tire frames. The ships sail to the tug tire frames during high tide. On the top of the frame, it automatically rests on the tire frame when the tide is low. When the tug is started, the warship can be pulled horizontally from the water to the shore. The tug dock uses transverse traction to pull the warship into the dock. The advantage of using transverse traction is that it can ensure that the entire warship can be pulled out of the water. However, once the warship is too large for longitudinal traction, it may happen that half of the warship is out of the water while the other half is still in the water because the tugboat track is not long enough. The shipyard¡¯s tug dock was designed to be able to tow warships with a maximum displacement of 2,500 tons ashore. The project was constructed under the guidance of French engineers and was installed in the spring of 1870. On April 3, the tire frame of the small tugboat was first started for testing, and the "Changsheng" ship was towed ashore, which took two hours. On April 7, the "Fuxing" slowly approached the river bank and parked on top of the tire frame of a 59.7-meter-long medium-sized tugboat. It became the first warship to test this group of machines. 25 tugboats were started together. Four hours later, " "Lucky Star" was pulled to the shore. After that, the "Wannianqing" approached the tug dock again. The small and medium tug boats started their tire racks at the same time and landed steadily in four hours. Since then, the basic maintenance equipment of shipbuilding warships has been solved, and there is no need to rely on foreign shipyards for oil repairs. After the tug dock was completed, the renovation project of the "Wannianqing" began in full swing. Since the "Wannianqing" ship renovation project was directly organized by the imperial court, and the wages were directly allocated by the Ministry of Household Affairs, it was more secure, so it became a highly competitive target for shipbuilding craftsmen. In order to prevent competition, Lin Yizhe put forward the criteria of "priority will be given to those who have an old mother to support; priority will be given to scholars with real talents; priority will be given to those who have wives, sons and daughters at home", and promised that "those who do not get a job will still be paid their wages and will be rewarded with silver." "One year's delay", the shipping craftsmen "felt it was fair", which allowed the renovation project of the "Wannianqing" to be carried out smoothly.   ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 69: The First Pot of Gold Overseas When the "Fuxing" ship was just completed, the shipping administration had other arrangements for the future use of the warship. The Shipbuilding School, which was moved to Mawei in 1867, has been in operation for nearly three years. When the first batch of students from the back school who were learning to drive were about to go on a ship for internship, Shen Baozhen planned to use the newly completed "Lucky Star" as a practice ship for the Shipbuilding School. "It is planned to move the best artistic children from the school to it, and instruct foreign officers to teach them how to drive, from the seaport to the ocean, from the near ocean to the ocean" Lin Taicheng, Liu Buchan, Deng Shichang, Lin Yongsheng and other post-shipping school's first session The graduating students boarded the "Fuxing" ship under the leadership of foreign instructors. But just when the "Lucky Star" was about to embark on a long voyage and cruise the South China Sea, a Prussian sailing merchant ship (also known as a plywood ship) named "Ma Duo" appeared on the Majiang River. Japan and Italy initially believed that sailboats were much more effective for training than steam warships. Although Shen Baozhen selected "Fuxing" as a training ship, Japan and Italy were still paying attention to whether it was possible to obtain a sail training ship. After bargaining, the Prussian captain sold "Ma Duo" for 14,191 yuan (referring to the Yingyang and other silver coins circulating in China at that time, which was 10,282.814 taels of Kuping silver). The shipowner transformed it into a sail training ship and named it "Jianwei". ", "Fuxing" still resumed its status as a gunboat and remained in the shipping department, with a total crew of 67 people. At the same time, in order to provide more weapons and equipment to the officers and soldiers of the shipbuilding fleet, the shipbuilding gun station was also opened. Wuchang, Huguang Governor's Office. In the study, Li Hongzhang was planning to write a letter to Lin Yizhe, telling him that the issue of the origin of the barrel of the "Lin Machine Gun" had been solved. Li Hongzhang, who has always been very concerned about the shipping industry, was relieved when he learned that the shipping industry was able to get rid of the financial crisis caused by Zuo Zongtang's salary cuts. Since the Nian army was completely wiped out by Li Hongzhang, the Qing government reinstated Li Hongzhang and repeatedly demoted him, rewarded him with the title of Taibao, and awarded him the bachelor's degree co-organized by the Governor of Huguang. Not long after arriving in Wuchang, at the beginning of the year, he was ordered to supervise the military affairs of Guizhou and suppress the Miao people's uprising. Before the trip could be completed, the Gansu rebel army entered Shaanxi again. Because Zuo Zongtang was far away in Pingliang and could not take care of both, the Qing government changed its order to assist Shaanxi. However, Li Hongzhang really did not want to work with Zuo Zongtang, so he repeatedly delayed the trip and did not make it. The last time the Nian troops in Shaanxi were "gifted" to Zhili by Zuo Zongtang, which shocked the capital. Fortunately, they later ran to Shanxi. He personally led his troops to intercept them, and finally eliminated the Nian troops without causing a major chaos. This time, he said he didn't want to wipe Zuo Zongtang's butt anymore. Li Hongzhang came to the bookshelf, took out a letter written by his mentor Zeng Guofan from a wooden box stored above, and read it. This letter came with Zeng Guofan when he presented to Li Hongzhang the copper "Revolving Tube Magic Gun" sent by Lin Yizhe and the complete set of drawings drawn by Lin Yizhe. "The structure of this gun has been improved. The parts are no longer as complicated and fragile as similar guns made in the West, and it is easy to prepare. I am now giving this gun and a complete set of drawings to the Shanghai Bureau for mass production. It can be a weapon for defeating the enemy This man is skilled in ingenuity, thrifty and pragmatic. Western guns do not have such a collection bag for gun shells. He created it himself. When I asked him, he answered that he collected empty gun shells for reuse. I was very happy to hear it, saying that the country will have a talented person in the future You might as well communicate with me, maybe you can gain something" Li Hongzhang put down the letter from his mentor, and remembered that the imperial court had appointed him to be responsible for the renovation of the "Wannianqing". I couldn't help but become interested in this young man named Lin Yizhe again. Although he has not met this young man yet, from his mentor's description of his words and deeds, he seems to see the shadow of his own youth in him. Li Hongzhang thought for a while, put the letter back into the wooden box, returned to his desk, and began to write a letter to Lin Yizhe. Within a few days, the letter reached Lin Yizhe via post. "I got the magic machine gun made by you, and tried firing it in the camp. It was as fast as lightning, so I named it 'Electrical Gun'. I didn't dare to be exclusive, so I wrote a special letter to inform youthat the barrel of the gun should be made of steel." , America's Limington guns are the best. I heard that the country's domestic war has ended, and there are many of these guns in stock for sale. We are now in contact with foreign merchants and are planning to purchase 2,500 guns. Each new gun will be equipped with a spare gun. Once the barrel arrives, it can be forwarded to your place" Thinking that Li Hongzhang had confirmed the origin of the barrel of the "Lin Machine Gun" so quickly, Lin Yizhe was happy but also a little worried. Nowadays, the scale of the shipyard is getting bigger and bigger. Although with the help of Qiao Zhiyong, the shipyard was able to survive the financial crisis caused by Zuo Zongtang's deliberate suppression, but the source of funds has always troubled him. Now the Guns and Guns Institute has been established. It also costs money. In the evening, Lin Yizhe returned home and was thinking about how to help the shipping company open up new funding sources. Although he has told Shen Baozhen that in the future, he will build merchant ships and set up a special shipping company to solve the economic problems of shipping administration.It is difficult to pay, but it is difficult to raise the daily operating expenses of the shipping company and the cost of maintaining the ship. Naturally, it is impossible to talk about the shipping company. "Kunyu is back." The voice of his beloved wife Chen Wan pulled Lin Yizhe out of his thoughts. "I haven't rested since I came back. Are you tired today?" Chen Wan asked with concern when she saw Lin Yizhe seemed worried. Lin Yizhe just wanted to tell her what happened today, but seeing the cheerful smile on her face, he couldn't bear to let her accompany him to worry, so he held back. "Wan'er is so happy today, do you have any good news to tell me?" Lin Yizhe smiled and pulled her into his arms, and the couple hugged her hard. "Guess what, Kunyu? What's the good news today?" Chen Wan blinked and said with a smile. "No Wan'er is happy again, right?" "Auntie has a letter! Look! This is Wei'er's photo!" Lin Yizhe temporarily put aside his thoughts. He did not read the letter immediately, but first read the little girl's photo. Chen Wei's photo. In the photo, a baby is smiling innocently at him. This is a very cute child, with a pair of big eyes and bright eyes, a big forehead that takes up almost half of the whole face, a delicate face, and a handsome appearance. There seems to be a drop of saliva flowing from the corner of the mouth with a silly smile. At a glance, there is something An urge to kiss. "So kawaii" Lin Yizhe couldn't help but murmured. He immediately realized that his thinking was confused in time and space, and he immediately shrunk the next words. Although his voice was not loud, Chen Wan still heard him. "What did Kunyu say? Kawaii?" "Haha, it means cute" Lin Yizhe opened the letter and read it. The letter was written by Sarah. The main content was to congratulate Chen Wan for giving birth to Lin Yuxi and express his gratitude to Chen Wan for giving birth to Lin Yuxi. Greetings from Lin Yizhe and Shen Baozhen. In the letter, Sarah specifically expressed her gratitude to Chen Wan for the "Lin's Underwear" given to her, calling it "her favorite gift." At the end of the letter, she told Chen Wan that the patent and management of "Lin's Underwear" The company has been successfully registered and the company is currently operating well. She sent two money orders from Rothschild Bank with the letter, one with a denomination of 100 pounds, which was her "New Year's money" for Lin Yuxi, and the other with a denomination of 7762 pounds, marked "Lin Yuxi". The total income from the patented models of "Lin's Underwear Company" and the sales income of "British Lin's Underwear Company" from the date of registration to the present. Sarah also specifically stated that money will be remitted to China on a quarterly basis in the future. When Lin Yizhe saw the amount of the second money order, he couldn't help but be secretly shocked. It was sold for 7,762 pounds less than half a year after it went on the market. According to the exchange rate of this era, it was equivalent to the silver of the Qing Dynasty, which was as much as 50,000 taels! It is equivalent to one month¡¯s operating expenses of the current shipping company! In this way, the expenses of the gun station will be covered! It's just "I didn't expect this bra to be sold so well in the UK" Chen Wan thought about the fact that she was wearing a piece of clothing like this, and her face turned red again. What Lin Yizhe was thinking about was that for a long time to come, the shipping business might have to rely on the income from selling bras Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. No matter how you look at it, it seems like a big joke to use a bra to support the shipbuilding industry "Wei'er doesn't know if he's 'caught Zhou' yet, I have to ask my aunt, haha." Chen Wan's attention was drawn to the cute little girl in the photo. Chen Wei was attracted and took Chen Wei's photo and looked at it. Zhuzhou, also known as wiping children, trying Xu, Nianzhou, and trying Zhou, is a kind of ritual that has been popular among Chinese people for a long time. It is a ritual held when a child is one year old to predict the future and temperament. It is the first birthday anniversary. way to celebrate. It belongs to the same traditional birth etiquette as the birth announcement, three-day baptism, full-moon ceremony, hundred-day ceremony, etc. The ceremony of "catching the baby" is usually performed before eating the "longevity noodles" at noon. The more sophisticated wealthy households would display a large case in front of their bed (kang), including seals, scriptures from Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, pens, ink, paper, inkstones, abacus, coins, account books, jewelry, and flowers. , rouge, food, toys, and for girls to "grasp Zhou'er", they also need to add: shovels, spoons (cooking utensils), scissors, rulers (sewing utensils), embroidery thread, patterns (embroidery utensils), etc. The adult should bring the child in and ask him to sit upright without any inducement. Let him choose, depending on what he grabs first and what he grabs later. Use this to predict their interests, future and future career. "Forget about this 'Zhou Zhou'. What does such a young child know? He just grabs and plays with it." Lin Yizhe remembered that his daughter Lin Yuxi's "Zhou Zhou" that day was actually a toy wooden knife and food, and he was really depressed. . Because according to tradition, if the child grabs the seal first?? means that when he grows up, he will take advantage of Heaven's kindness and virtue and have a prosperous official career; if he grabs the stationery first, it means he will be eager to learn when he grows up, and he will have a beautiful article, and he will eventually be able to get three yuan; if the child grabs the abacus first, It is said that if you grow up and be good at managing money in the future, you will surely succeed in Tao Zhu's career. If a girl first grasps sewing utensils such as scissors and rulers or cooking utensils such as shovels and spoons, she is said to be good at housework when she grows up. But Lin Yuxi grabbed a toy wooden knife, which meant that she would like to dance with knives and guns in the future. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 70 Birthday Party "Kunyu is here again, haha." Chen Wan laughed when she heard Lin Yizhe complaining about her daughter catching Zhou, "Just grabbing a knife doesn't necessarily mean wielding a knife or a gun. A knife is both a weapon and a tool for construction. , maybe Xi'er will be as good at design as Mr. Da Shibo in the future. " Chen Wan's statement is actually reasonable. Children can't just denounce food and toys as "delicious" on the spot. ", "playful", and there is also a saying that "when a child grows up, he will be blessed and good at 'carpe diem'". ??Actually, "Zhuzhou" is just the elders' high hopes for their children's future and their best wishes for their children on the occasion of their first birthday. "Yes, that makes sense." Lin Yizhe laughed it off. Of course, he would not have thought that the other explanation for his daughter grabbing the knife would come true to this child named Chen Wei many years later. Time goes back to November 2, 1868. It was the first birthday of Chen Wei, the young master of the Chen family. Relatives and friends came to celebrate in an endless stream. For a time, there was a lot of traffic in front of the Chen Mansion, attracting the surprised eyes of passers-by. The celebratory banquet was held in the garden of the castle. The entire celebration will last all day. There is no doubt that this is a grand event. On this morning, Chen Tingxuan¡¯s friends flocked from London to congratulate him. They all carry red pockets with the word "¸£" printed on them, which are filled with gift money for Master Sun of the Chen family. They are filled with cash, not checks or anything like that. Each pocket contains a sticker indicating the identity of the gift-giver and his thoughts for the child. Now, on this great day, his grandson¡¯s first birthday, Chen Tingxuan stood at the gate of the castle to greet the guests personally. All the people who came were acquaintances, and the garden was decorated with lights and colors everywhere, giving it a festive atmosphere. In order to take care of the locals and foreign friends among the guests, the Chen family¡¯s banquet can be said to be a combination of Chinese and Western styles. There were hundreds of guests in the huge garden, sitting at the long dining table, which was piled high with fragrant meals and blue and white wine bottles filled with red wine. Chen Wei's mother Sara looked radiant in her dazzling dress and entertained relatives and friends with a smile. A four-wheeled carriage came to a stop at the door. The golden lion and horse hugging the shield family emblem on the carriage clearly showed the family background of the carriage owner. When he saw the carriage, Chen Tingxuan immediately hurried forward to greet it. Nathan Meyer Rothschild (Author's note: This is a member of the Rothschild family with the same name, not Nathan Sr., one of the "Five Rothschild Tigers" in history. Nathan Sr. passed away in 1836.) When the cane got off the carriage, he was stunned for a moment when he saw Chen Tingxuan greeting him in person. Then he immediately handed the cane to the entourage, walked quickly towards Chen Tingxuan, and extended his hand with a smile. Chen Tingxuan laughed and stretched out his hand, shook Nathan's hand, and then personally accompanied Nathan to the garden. Sarah was the first to see Nathan enter the garden. In her ecstasy, she forgot her dignity as a hostess and screamed loudly: "Dad!" She dragged out the last sound very long. Then, she ran over, threw herself into his arms, and hugged her father. He held her tightly and kissed her forehead. When a large group of people recognized him and gathered around to greet him, his arm never let go of her. "Dad! It's great that you are here! -" Sara looked at her father, who had slightly gray hair, with crystal tears shining in the corners of her eyes. "My dear daughter, shouldn't I come to see my grandson?" Nathan looked at Sarah and asked with a smile. After hearing what Nathan said, the guests all cheered and clapped. Nathan let go of Sara, took his daughter's arm, smiled and waved to everyone. "Did you just get off the boat?" Sarah took her father's arm and led him to the banquet. She smelled the smell of sea breeze on her father's body and asked immediately. "I just came back. I got off the boat and came directly by carriage." Nathan smiled and nodded, "I was afraid of missing the time. Haha, you know that I am a punctual person and don't like others to wait for me." " You went to Berlin?" Sarah asked. "Yes, I stayed in Frankfurt for a few days," Nathan replied, "attended an informal meeting." "Oh?" Sarah was keenly aware of the unusual information contained in her father's words, " "What kind of meeting is this?" "About Amslow's youngest son." Nathan smiled, "Amslow's heir intends to help him build a unified new empire." With the words "Slo's youngest son", Sara immediately understood what her father was talking about. Since the end of the Napoleonic Wars, Germany has been divided into more than 300 countries.The scattered small feudal countries merged into more than 30 larger countries and established the German Confederation. Amslow Rothschild, the number one member of the Rothschild family who stayed in Frankfurt, was appointed as the first Finance Minister of the German Confederation and was created a baron by the Austrian Emperor in 1822. The Rothschild Bank in Frankfurt then became the center of German finance. Since Amslow had no children, he liked to support outstanding young people to be his successors. Among the young people who rose up under his support, the best were undoubtedly his stepson Meyer Karl and the current Prussian Prime Minister Bismarck. Due to Bismarck's close relationship with the German Rothschild family, he was nicknamed "Amslow's youngest son". Of course, this nickname was limited to insiders talking privately. Nathan was just about to tell his daughter what he had seen this time, when he saw Chen Hong walking towards him quickly, so he said nothing more and smiled at Chen Hong. "Hello, father!" Chen Hong stepped forward and hugged Nathan. "Hello, my child." Nathan looked at the handsome and elegant Chen Hong, and had to admit in his heart that his opposition to his daughter's choice back then was what a big mistake it was. Fortunately, he corrected his mistake in time, and his relatives in Germany did not realize the seriousness of their mistake. Chen Hong invited Nathan to sit down. After taking his seat, Nathan realized that today not only all the heads of the "Thirteen Lines" family that were famous in China and even the world were here, but also several famous families in the UK were also present. At this time, Nathan couldn't help but secretly feel lucky that he had made the right choice to attend his grandson's birthday party despite the objections of other family members. At the other end of the long table, a young Chinese woman was looking at Nathan and Sarah with concern. "What's wrong? Ruihan?" asked her husband, Wu Xiande, a distant relative of the Haoguan Wu family, one of the "Thirteen Lines". "That person just now, is she her father?" asked the Chinese woman - Xie Ruihan, the eldest daughter of the Xie family of Aoguan, one of the "Thirteen Lines". "Yes." Wu Xiande said, "He is one of the leaders of the Rothschild family in the UK. The Rothschild family is very famous in Europe." "No wonder so many people came in to say hello to him, and they were almost ready to say long live the mountain. "Xie Ruihan's voice revealed a trace of jealousy that could not be concealed, "The Chen family has gained such a high status, so they will not take our Thirteenth Group seriously in the future." Just like when our Thirteenth Party was in the Qing Dynasty," Wu Xiande sighed, "It's a pity that our Thirteenth Party has never had the same scenery as before since we left the motherland." Xie Ruihan glanced at her husband beside her and said nothing. Instead, it fell on Chen Hong and Sarah. Wu Xiande did not notice the strong jealousy in his wife's eyes, but recalled the glorious history of his family and sighed with emotion. Thirteen Lines can be said to be the leader in the development of capitalism in China at that time, but it fell in the fatal blow of the two Opium Wars. At the beginning of the war, as the leader of the Thirteenth Group, Wu Bingjian clearly knew that the root cause of Britain launching this war was its desire to trade directly with China. This war was a British challenge to the Chinese government's tribute trade system and a subversion of the interests of the Thirteenth Bank. Once the British win, there is no doubt that the unique status of the Thirteenth Line will be forced to be lost. The Wu family and other merchants all contributed huge amounts of wealth to this war. The Xianghengdang Island defense project was built by Wu family and other merchants who voluntarily donated 100,000 taels of silver. Thirteen lines, which had long been the "Emperor's Nanku" of the Qing Dynasty, naturally provided a continuous blood transfusion to the country during the Opium War. Even so, the Qing government was still defeated across the board. From the beginning of the war, merchants who did business with foreigners were cast in the shadow of "traitors" by the Chinese. No matter how much money they donate, they can't erase this shadow. The act of redeeming the city without a fight was certainly not in line with the wishes of the passionate patriots. This shame was naturally recorded on the Wu family and other merchants who were later forced to participate in the peace talks. In 1842, the First Opium War ended with China's defeat. The consequences of defeat must be borne by Wu Bingjian and his merchants. The "Treaty of Nanjing" stipulated that China should compensate Britain for 21 million silver dollars, equivalent to 14.7 million taels of silver. At this time, the Qing government's national inventory of silver was less than 7 million taels, and the Thirteenth Bank of Guangdong was the first to be exploited by the Qing government. Most of this compensation was apportioned by the merchants. After the country was opened, the Qing Dynasty opened five ports to foreign trade, and the foreign trade privileges of the Thirteenth Bank no longer existed. The Thirteenth Line was undoubtedly the main victim in the Opium War. As the head of the Thirteenth Line, the Wu family suffered huge losses. Thirteen years later, anotherThe Second Opium War made Guangzhou Thirteenth Bank a battlefield for confrontation between China and foreign countries. Late at night on December 15th of the same year, the nearly 200-year-old commercial building was reduced to ashes in gunfire. The Thirteenth Line as a whole has since disappeared from the stage of Chinese history. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 71: Catch the week Although forced to leave their home country, Thirteen Lines quietly took root overseas. In fact, after the First Opium War ended, Wu Bingjian and other leaders of the Thirteen Industries had an ominous premonition, and secretly began to move overseas. By the end of the Second Opium War, although the war still caused The Thirteenth Bank caused huge losses, but it was nothing to the property transferred overseas by the merchants. Although most of the property was saved, Wu Bingjian was disheartened at that time. He once wrote to an American friend in Massachusetts that if he were not too old and could not withstand the hardship of crossing the sea, he would really like to immigrate to the United States. A British businessman once said: "It seems that the famous Wu Haoguan (Wu Bingjian) was not only disappointed with the work of foreign companies, but also disappointed with the entire social system of China." Wu Bingjian was indeed disappointed with the entire social system of China at that time. disappointed. He has understood that under that system in Guangdong, China's commercial civilization, which has experienced many years of development, is destined to decline. Today¡¯s Thirteen Banks Trading Group, in order to survive, without exception, has chosen to be loyal to the host country and strive to integrate into Western society. But despite this, the governments of various host countries still maintain a certain degree of wariness towards them, just like they do towards the Jews. They have always taken an attitude of both utilizing and taking precautions, and have even supported other groups among Chinese businessmen as a check. Isn¡¯t the Chen family in front of us a living example? The banquet began, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. Looking at Chen Hong and Sarah, who were toasting before the guests, Xie Ruihan's eyes became more jealous. She turned her head several times, forcing herself to focus on the food on the table. But every time, she unknowingly found that her eyes had returned to Chen Hong and his wife at some point. "This foreign young lady from the Chen family is really beautiful," her husband Wu Xiande's voice pulled her eyes back, "I just don't know if she is good at managing the household and finances." Hearing her husband praise Sara's beauty, Xie Ruihan felt angry. , rolled his eyes at him, and said: "What, you like it too? How about I find a place for you and you can marry a foreign woman?" "Look! You're in high spirits again, and I didn't say anything." Wu Xiande laughed, and quickly looked away from Sara, looking at Xie Ruihan, "In my heart, I only care about you." Xie Ruihan sneered in his heart, but on the surface he did not have an attack. She was actually very aware of her husband's affair outside the country. The reason why she kept it secret was because her position in the Wu family was not stable. Once given the chance, she would never spare him. Thinking that she had rejected Chen Hong's pursuit due to a mistake, she couldn't help but feel bitter in her heart. At this time, Chen Tingxuan¡¯s wife, Chen Hong¡¯s mother Pan Chen¡¯s wife Jinxuan, also came to the garden to greet the guests. Seeing Pan Jinxuan appear, guests from all the thirteen groups stood up to greet the old lady. "Isn't it because I fell in love with the Pan family that we are today? Humph!" Xie Ruihan thought angrily in her heart, and then looked at her husband Wu Xianggang who was competing with the wine next to her, feeling even more dissatisfied. It¡¯s no wonder that Xie Ruihan was unhappy. The Thirteen Businesses back then were headed by the Wu family of ¡°Hao Guan¡± and the Pan family of ¡°Zhengguan¡± family. Wu Bingjian of the Wu family and Pan Zhengwei of the Pan family were both the leaders of Guangdong merchants. But now , the Pan family still has its atmosphere of the past, while the Wu family has withered away and is no longer what it used to be. And his natal family, the "Aoguan" Xie family, has also lost its glory. Otherwise, she would not let herself, the eldest daughter of the Xie family, marry a distant nephew of the Wu family. The banquet went on for a long time, and the atmosphere became more and more lively. Because she was depressed and drank a few more glasses of wine, Xie Ruihan felt a little dizzy. At this time, Chen Hong came to the table with Sara on his arm and toasted to the guests. Seeing Chen Hong in a suit and leather shoes in front of him, looking handsome and handsome, and Sara next to him in a gorgeous dress and high bun, they are really a perfect couple. Xie Ruihan felt envious and jealous, but she had to put on a smile. come out. Chen Hongxiang understood how Xie Ruihan was feeling at this time, so he made no move to offend her. He introduced her and Sara with a smile, as if they were acquaintances and good friends. He didn¡¯t know that the more he behaved like this, the more uncomfortable Xie Ruihan felt. Sarah didn¡¯t seem to know the secret between Chen Hong and Xie Ruihan, but smiled and took Xie Ruihan¡¯s hand and greeted her affectionately. At this moment, the crowd in the distance suddenly burst into applause. Sara turned her head and looked back, then said goodbye to Xie Ruihan with a smile. "The imperial envoy has arrived. Let's go over first. Excuse me."  Xie Ruihan nodded with a smile and watched Sara holding Chen Hong's arm as she walked towards the direction where the sound came from. "What did she say just now? The imperial envoy has arrived?" Wu Xiande asked. "Yes, is it the envoy of the King of England?" Xie Ruihan came back to her senses and was surprised when she remembered what Sarah had just said. Sure enough, with the arrival of the Lord Attendant of Buckingham Palace, all the guests stood up and applauded. When the chief attendant took out the imperial edict on the spot and announced that the King of England had named Chen Tingxuan "Earl of Hartford" and Chen Hong "Viscount Belford", the crowd burst into cheers, pushing the atmosphere of the banquet to a climax. " Seeing Chen Tingxuan, Chen Hong and his son taking over the imperial edict from the attendants, Xie Ruihan could no longer hide her jealousy, but she couldn't leave immediately, so she could only sit down and drink wine. After Chen Tingxuan sent off the chief attendant (this was to announce the result of the imperial edict, the knighting ceremony will be held separately), it was almost noon, and after treating everyone to eat traditional Chinese longevity noodles, under the auspices of grandma Pan Jinxuan, little Chen Wei's "grabbing" The "week" ceremony (called Drawlots in Britain) officially begins. The servants brought a large round table and filled it with various items needed for Zhou Zhou. Then Sarah hugged little Chen Wei and placed him in the center of the round table. Although facing the gaze of countless pairs of adult eyes, at this time, little Chen Wei showed no sign of recognition or fear. He curiously looked at the various objects surrounding him, and slowly started to crawl. Seeing this scene, people gradually became quiet. After Xiao Chen Wei turned his head and climbed around, his eyes began to search among the items. After a while, Xiao Chen Wei seemed to see something. He stared at the piled items for a while, and then used his little hands to pick them up. Soon, Xiao Chen Wei grabbed the item he picked out - a small silver carved rouge box! Seeing that the first item that little Chen Wei grabbed turned out to be a rouge box representing a woman, Chen Tingxuan's face showed slight embarrassment, while Chen Hong's face suddenly turned red. Sarah noticed the strange expressions on her husband and father-in-law, and thought of Chen Hong's "outside house" with an extraordinary life experience. Although it was funny, she couldn't help but be surprised that this ancient ritual was indeed effective. She turned to look at her father. Nathan was looking at little Chen Wei with a smile. When he saw little Chen Wei grabbing a rouge box, he seemed to nod unconsciously, as if with some kind of approval. meaning. As if he wanted to show off what he had caught to the adults, little Chen Wei sat there, raised his little hand, and waved the silver rouge box in his hand to the adults. Seeing the embarrassed look on Chen Hong¡¯s face, Xie Ruihan, who stood in the crowd with her husband to watch Xiao Chen Wei catch Zhou, finally felt some balance in her heart. "The young master will seize Rouge, and he will marry a beautiful girl in the future. The couple will love each other till the end of their lives, and their children and grandchildren will be full of good luck!" A master of ceremonies sang auspicious blessings loudly at the side, causing bursts of applause from the Chinese guests. , although the foreign guests present could not understand what he was saying, but when they saw the Chinese cheering and applauding, they also applauded. At this time, Xiao Chen Wei was holding the rouge box with one hand and searching among the pile of items with the other hand. Soon, little Chen Wei found himself in the pile of objects, grabbed a toy knife, raised it high, and had a cute smile on his face. "The young master has two precious swords. In the future, he will be granted the title of Marquis of ten thousand households. He will achieve great success in protecting the country and bringing peace to the country, and his family will be proud of his ancestors!" the master of ceremonies sang again. Seeing little Chen Wei holding the rouge box in one hand and the knife in the other, Chen Tingxuan was overjoyed, "Okay, okay! You are worthy of being my grandson, haha! Come on, come on! Wei'er, give me a kiss from grandpa!" he said, impatiently. He stepped forward and picked up little Chen Wei from the table, and kissed him on his pink cheek. At this time, the onlookers gathered around the Chen family and said all kinds of blessings to Xiao Chen Wei. Xie Ruihan looked at this scene and felt jealous again. "How's it going? What did you catch?" Wu Xiande came to her side, stretched his neck and looked over there, and asked casually. Xie Ruihan smelled the strong smell of alcohol on her husband's body and knew that her husband had drunk a lot just now. He didn't see what Master Sun of the Chen family had caught, nor did he hear the lyrics of the emcee. She was very angry, but for the sake of her husband's family and her natal family In order to save face, she did not yell at him like she did at home, but answered her husband's questions with a sneer. ? "Guess what you caught? Rouge and a knife!" "Rouge and a knife?" "That's right, these two things are really good at catching!" Xie Ruihan whispered to her husband, "The first Rouge and the two knives , This child will definitely be a romantic when he grows up, and he will be a good fighter! The Chen family will have a good life in the future!¡± ¡°Haha, so it¡¯s like this!?. If this capture of Zhou'er is effective, I'm afraid that the Chen family will be defeated by this kid in the future. "Wu Xiande chuckled, "This foreigner is really undesirable. " Xie Ruihan was just about to say a few more words to ridicule the Chen family to relieve her hatred. Suddenly she remembered her husband's romantic affairs outside. She couldn't help but glare at him and asked: "By the way, when you were a child, you arrested Zhou. What did you arrest? " "I don't remember, it's been so many years" Wu Xiande suddenly understood, his face turned red, and he immediately faltered, "You can ask the old lady when you get back" Xie Ruihan sneered and turned his head. , no longer looking at him. Her eyes were unconsciously fixed on Chen Hong. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please click! Text Chapter 72 Giant Business Summit "The young lady of the Wu family seems to be very concerned about you." When she was free, Sara whispered in Chen Hong's ear. "Oh? Really?" Chen Hong's face felt a little hot again, "I really didn't pay attention to her." "Her eyes have been staring at you." Sarah blinked, "I have noticed it a long time ago. "There are probably a lot of people staring at us," Chen Hong said with a concealed smile. "Why did she marry a distant relative of the Wu family? Do you know the reason?" Sarah seemed to inadvertently glance at Xie Ruihan, who was looking at the couple from a distance, with the corner of her eye and asked. "The main male members of the Wu family are few and far between, and they are young and unable to support the family. The role of adult men in the distant family became apparent at this time. The Xie family wanted to borrow the strength of the Wu family, so they entered into this relationship with the Wu family. " Chen Hong thought of the past, his voice seemed a little unnatural, "The situation is similar to when my mother married from the Pan family, but the situation in the Wu family is better now. It's not like the Pan family had no men at that time, except for and. There is no other way to get married. " "That's right." Sarah thought of the "Amslow's little son" that her father mentioned when she met her, and sighed softly, "This is different. My family is somewhat similar to the one in Germany. Grandpa Amslow has no sons, so he has to support some young people to help him. Now the family business in Germany is managed by his stepson Meyer Karl. " "They are not as lucky as us. ." Since Chen Hong saw Xie Ruihan's husband Wu Xiande, he knew that she must not be living a happy life now. Thinking that Sarah loved him so much, his heart was filled with warmth. Of course, there is also a hint of guilt. Sarah understood Chen Hong¡¯s thoughts and smiled gently at him. The hand holding his arm slowly slid down and intertwined with his fingers, intertwining them together. The banquet lasted for a whole day, and it was not until night that the guests left one after another. Watching the guests leave, Chen Hong couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. "Are you a little tired?" Sarah noticed the tired look in his eyes and asked with concern. ¡°We have an old saying in China, ¡®If you want to have a full day, treat yourself to a meal.¡¯ Today, it seems that it is indeed the case.¡± Chen Hong replied with a smile. ¡°What if you don¡¯t want to have any leisure time for a month?¡± Sarah chuckled and asked. "If you don't want to be idle for a year, demolish the house and rebuild it." Chen Hong replied with a smile. "What if you want to be idle all your life?" Sara asked with a smile. "If you want to be idle all your life, marry your concubine" As soon as Chen Hong said this, he realized something was wrong and immediately covered his mouth with his hand. Sarah laughed so hard that she hugged him. "Tell me, do you really want to be idle all your life, huh?" She gently bit his ear and asked with a smile. Chen Hong made her smile a little embarrassed, and her face turned red for a moment. "Weier grabbed the rouge box, and you are as blushing as you are now. Tell me, why? When you were a child and caught Zhou, the first thing you caught was also the rouge box?" Chen Hong didn't know how to answer her for a moment, because When he was a child, the first thing he grabbed when he arrested Zhou was indeed a rouge box, the same as his son Chen Wei. At this moment, he saw his father-in-law Nathan coming over from a distance, and hurriedly squeezed Sarah's arm gently. Sarah understood, and calmly got out of his arms and straightened her hair. "What are you talking about that makes you so happy? Can you let me know?" Nathan couldn't help but feel happy when he saw the sweetness of his daughter and son-in-law's relationship. "Hong and I are discussing how to keep ourselves busy in life." Sara replied with a smile. "Haha, if it were me, I would think about how to live a leisurely life and make more money." Nathan laughed after hearing his daughter's answer. After hearing what Nathan said, Chen Hongruo realized something and couldn't help but nod his head. "Come on, children, I want to have a good talk with you." Nathan said, "Invite my respected in-laws and my grandson's grandfather to come over. I also need his wise insights." "I'm going to ask my father to come over. ¡± After a while, in the living room on the second floor of the castle, Chen Tingxuan¡¯s father and Nathan¡¯s father and daughter sat together and started talking easily. ¡°¡­As I approached the manor along the driveway, the first thing that caught my eye was: a rustic manor¡­smoke curled up from its many chimneys. The design of the manor was not deliberately ornate; There is no excessive solemnity. This is a rather ordinary residence, just like a place that a long-distance traveler longs for to take a rest. I thought at that time, it must be full of warmth within the walls Your meeting. The living room is decorated in a simple and elegant manner, with a quasi-social atmosphere.Typical characteristics of the home. The restaurant is not very big, but it is not small either. It does not feel gloomy at all and does not make people feel oppressive. "Nathan praised Chen Tingxuan's manor. He couldn't speak Chinese, so he spoke in English. Although Chen Tingxuan understood English, in order to facilitate the communication between the two old people, Sarah still acted as a translator for her father-in-law. , translated his father¡¯s words into Chinese smoothly: ¡°I really feel at home here, and it can be seen that the relationship between the family living here is very harmonious. "Nathan said, "At my manor, when I get together with my relatives, they all seem very happy. Our friendships with our friends are very close and we often invite everyone to dinner parties at our house. " Chen Tingxuan listened to Nathan's story with great interest. He could see that Nathan was not as unapproachable as the outside world said. "Your banquet was a success, and we are all very happy for you. I saw present at the party Sir Tennyson-Danecote, Bishop Brandt, Dr. Becker, Mr. Charleston, and Mr. Meijer, with whom I had dined a month before. He is very simple. Although he has no education, he is very intelligent and a genius in business. He had put Mr. Meijer down several times brilliantly. At that time, Meijer was also having dinner with us. During the dinner, he kept praising French things. hehe. " "I remember that day, he expressed strong opinions on the cruelty of war and the large number of casualties it caused. "Nathan smiled at Chen Tingxuan and said: "He said, Mr. Meijer, if those people had not died in the war, you might still be just an ordinary drummer now. Meijer looked very embarrassed at that time, if you could only see it. "He laughed as he spoke. Nathan went on to tell about his early business experience: "At that time, we just went to Frankfurt for business. For us, the space in that city was not enough. I deal in British goods. We met a very good businessman who had his own business. He is a very enthusiastic person and always gives us some discounts when selling products to us. But, for some unknown reason, I offended him and he refused to show me his samples. It was a Tuesday and I told my father that I was going to England. But I only speak German and no English at all. On Thursday, I set off. Because I think the earlier you leave, the lower the price of the product will be. When I arrived in Manchester I spent all my money buying stuff because it was so cheap. As a result, I made a lot of money. Soon, I discovered that commodity profits actually consist of three parts: raw materials, dyes, and manufacturing processes. Then, I said to the manufacturer, I can provide you with raw materials and dyes, and you produce the finished product for me. In this way, I no longer have one channel for making money, but three. And I sell products at lower prices than anyone else. Soon, my assets went from 10,000 to 30,000. All my success comes from one creed. That is, I think I can do what others can do, so in terms of producing different products, I can become their opponent, an opponent on an equal footing with everyone! In addition, I have an advantage, I am not a follow-the-rules person. I will always consider costs and bargain with my opponents. After I settled in London, I received news that the East India Company wanted to sell 6,000 pounds of gold. So I went to the sales floor and bought them all. Because I know the government will definitely buy it too. As a result, the government sent someone to tell me that they wanted to buy it. However, after they bought it, they didn't know how to transport it to Portugal. So I did all the shipping and shipped the stuff out through France. This is my most successful transaction. " After listening to Nathan's story, Chen Tingxuan recalled his early years of hard work in the UK and couldn't help but sigh with emotion. "Your success is hard-won, and I can deeply understand it. " "Another creed our family adheres to is that we will never do business in an unlucky place and never deal with unlucky people. My father said to me more than once: 'I have seen many smart people who are very, very smart, but they can't make money. I never do business with them because I think there's something wrong with their behavior and you're not going to get rich like they are. If they are so rude to themselves, how can they be nice to me? 'With the support of these creeds, my father earned 3 million pounds" Nathan said with a smile, "Someone said to me: 'I hope your children don't love money too much, don't be too keen on doing business, and don't care about a lot of things. Other important stuff. I guess you don¡¯t want your children to love money too much, right? ¡¯ I replied, ¡®I think that¡¯s what I would want my children to do. I want them to put their minds, souls, energy, bodies, everything into business because that's the path to happiness. Doing business requires a lot of courage, and if you want to make a fortune, you also need to be very cautious. Once you have wealth, you needUse ten times the wisdom to guard them. If I didn't have my own opinion and accepted the advice given to me without any principles, I would have gone bankrupt long ago. ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 73 The Eve "What my father-in-law said resonates deeply with me," Nathan's words obviously touched Chen Tingxuan a lot. He nodded and sighed, "I also hope that my children and grandchildren can be like this. As the saying goes, 'It's hard to start a business, but it's hard to keep it. It's even harder. If you want to prosper for a long time, this is the only way." Chen Tingxuan turned to look at Chen Hong and Sarah, his eyes full of expectations: "Outsiders say that our Chinese businessmen are 'not rich for more than three generations', but I want to do it this time. Let them see how many generations we can get rich. " "I have heard this saying myself. In fact, 'you can't get rich for more than three generations' is a rule of thumb. It's not just Chinese businessmen, but also among countries. There are many declining families." Nathan smiled and said. "Many successors have not experienced the setbacks and hardships of starting a business, and they directly inherit the family business and enjoy the fruits. Therefore, there will be some unlearned and unskilled people who ruin the foundation that their ancestors worked hard to create." "For many families, the first step is to Most entrepreneurs of this generation have experienced hardships, but they do not rationally realize that their past difficult experiences are a valuable asset to them. It is precisely because of the hard training that they have played a positive supporting role in their difficult entrepreneurship. , they do not want their children to suffer hardship, and they are pampered and responsive to their children's requests, thinking that if they give their children more money, their children will enjoy themselves. However, things often go the other way. Children of wealthy families who do not know that it is difficult to start a business often use money without restraint, and even spend money lavishly. , and eventually the spirit becomes decadent, leading to the decline of the family. " "Yes! We Chinese have always liked to give our children the best learning and living conditions, but many Chinese businessmen do not pay attention to the cultivation of their children's practical abilities. The lack of awareness leads to the fact that most of the wealth heirs lack the ability to manage wealth. Their next generation only knows how to spend a lot of money, drink a lot of wine, dress in beautiful mink fur, and eat delicacies from the mountains and seas, but they lack the ability to start a business. He has no fighting spirit, and he is self-admired and arrogant. In fact, his ability is mediocre. Once he takes charge of the family business, he will soon lose his ancestral business." Chen Tingxuan thought of many merchants in the Thirteenth Industry. Just falling into such a strange circle, I couldn't help but sigh. ¡°In fact, many wealth creators lack long-term awareness and fail to make reasonable arrangements for wealth inheritance in advance, which leads to frequent disputes over inheritance for the next generation, and ultimately causes the wealth to disappear due to internal strife within the family. This is also an important reason. After translating this passage for Chen Tingxuan, Sara expressed her point of view, "So, we young people can't be blamed entirely, right? The external environment is also very important, right?" "She turned her head to look at Chen Hong and said with a smile. "That's right." Chen Hong looked at Sara with a smile. He didn't say anything more because Sara had already said what he wanted to say. "Haha, of course it is." Chen Tingxuan knew that his daughter-in-law was trying to adjust the atmosphere, so he nodded with a smile and said, "Of course external factors are also important. The result of business war is survival of the fittest. Those who cannot control the wind and waves in business will lose their wealth. Shrink or disappear. Then there is the environmental impact. If there are frequent wars and unrest, wealth cannot be accumulated; and severe or long-term natural disasters will inevitably cause huge losses of wealth." Chen Tingxuan recalled the disaster that swept through the southeastern half of China. The chaos of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom could not help but sigh again. "What you just said, my respected in-laws, tells an important fact. It is the impact of war on business. On the one hand, for people far away from the center of the war, the war will bring many opportunities to increase wealth, but For people who are involved in it, war not only means loss of wealth, but may even endanger their lives." Nathan found that he and the old Chinese businessman in front of him could agree on many aspects, and he was very happy. But when he thought of that unpleasant family meeting in Frankfurt, he couldn't help but look a little depressed, "It's a pity that many people don't realize such an obvious truth." Sara was keenly aware of the expression on her father's face. After thinking about the subtle changes, she decisively decided to bring the topic to the family meeting in Frankfurt that she really wanted to know about. "Did you see Uncle Meyerkar in Frankfurt? How is his health? Is he okay now?" Sara asked. "He is fine now, but his mind is a little unclear now." Nathan smiled and said, "He has deviated from the family's stance of 'not providing funds to those who start wars.'" Hearing Nathan's words , the expressions of Chen Tingxuan, Chen Hong and Sara changed unconsciously. "Prussia's ambitions can never be satisfied. They can't wait to destroy all other weak countries. As long as its annexation policy does not stop, there is no hope of stabilizing the financial market." Nathan said, "But you Uncle Meyer Karl just can¡¯t see this, or in other words, he doesn¡¯t want to face this reality.¡±bsp; "Can you tell me what happened?" Sarah knew that it was not convenient for Chen Tingxuan and Chen Hong to inquire at this time, because after all, it involved the internal secrets of the Luo family, but she knew that her father chose to do this here. When he said this, he probably meant to reveal the news to the Chen family and his son, so he asked directly. "The Prussian Prime Minister needs a large sum of money to launch a war and complete the unification of Germany." Nathan replied, "Meyer Karl is now on the side of the Prussian Prime Minister. He wants to seek more support within the family. Help us complete this grand plan." "The war is fierce and the war will not end suddenly. Moreover, there are too many variables to control." Chen Tingxuan shook his head and said. "It's a gamble, not an idea." "You're right." Nathan's voice revealed a trace of undisguised anxiety, "I've made it clear at this meeting that I'm risking the fate of the entire family. Opposition. But he didn¡¯t follow my advice.¡± Nathan did not tell Chen Tingxuan that he actually had a big argument with Meyer Karl at this Frankfurt meeting. "I would like to know, dear in-laws, if your family encountered such a thing, how would you handle it?" Nathan asked. Chen Tingxuan pondered for a while, then raised his head and said to Nathan: "This is a big matter that requires everyone to sit down and discuss it together. How can one person have the final say? If we establish the Chinese Business Association, I will be the president. I don¡¯t just have the final say on everything, everyone has to discuss it together. If everyone objects, I can¡¯t make the decision myself.¡± After hearing Chen Tingxuan¡¯s answer, Nathan showed approval. "I heard that your Rothschild family is a large family, with distribution in various countries in Europe. Now that the elders are still alive, they shouldn't be allowed to do whatever they want, right?" Chen Tingxuan said. "You are saying that if my father were alive, he would never allow such a thing to happen." Nathan sighed. "If Grandpa Amslow was alive, he would not allow Uncle Meyerkar to do this." Sara said. "So, there is no one among the elders in your family who can stop him?" Chen Tingxuan asked. "Grandpa James should be able to do it." Sarah looked at her father and said. Nathan nodded first, and then shook his head again as if he remembered something. Suddenly there was a faint thunder outside the window. Sara turned her head and looked around, and was shocked to find that the night sky that was originally full of stars had no starlight at all, and was replaced by thick rolling clouds. A flash of lightning flashed, like a sharp sword splitting the clouds, and disappeared in an instant, followed by a deep thunder, indicating that a terrible storm was coming. "Seeing as the clouds are so thick, I'm afraid there will be a storm soon, and the work won't stop for a few days. If you don't mind it, how about staying at the house for a few days?" Chen Tingxuan extended an invitation to Nathan. "I'm confused, so I'd better ask for advice nearby." After Sara translated her father-in-law's words to her father, Nathan smiled slightly and nodded happily. "Then excuse me." He raised his head, looked out the window, and said to himself, "We are all in the crater now." As Nathan said, the Rothschild family at this time is indeed Was pushed onto the crater. At this moment, the most critical task for the Rothschild family is to maintain a peaceful and stable situation. Because the British, Austrian and French governments all hold huge loans from the Rothschild family, once the situation becomes unstable, those loans may be in vain. Therefore, despite the turmoil in Europe, the Rothschild family in the UK Peace must still be maintained at all costs to ensure that the huge loans in hand prove to be safe and valid and continue to appreciate and circulate. In such a political environment, the market can be said to be cloudy. In order to reduce the pressure on themselves, the Rothschild brothers spared no effort to mediate everywhere. The Rothschild family in the UK strives to be foolproof and take every step step by step. However, if they want to cancel the Frankfurt deal, they must have the support of family members from other countries. However, it is obvious that under the current European situation, this is almost impossible to achieve. , so it seems difficult for the Rothschild family to escape this disaster. Little Nathan decided that he would take control of the situation. After careful consideration, he showed his favor to the British government on an important matter and gained a good impression from them, showing his full self-confidence. However, London never knew what medicine he was selling in his gourd. Considering the loan negotiated with the Rothschild family in the early years, the British government deposited a large amount of marketable bonds in Nathan's London bank as collateral, and now they are proposing to NathanReturn request. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª The first update is here! There will be another chapter in a while, please support me! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 74 Behind the fruits of victory Nathan readily returned the bonds with both hands, determined to take advantage of this opportunity to use them in exchange for greater benefits. London was greatly moved because Nathan did not have to return the bonds so early. Nathan's actions had the effect he expected. But Nathan knows that this alone is not enough, he also needs more and broader support. This is the real reason why he appeared at his grandson's birthday party. Kingdom of Prussia, Berlin, Prime Minister's Residence. Although it was late at night, Otto von Bismarck did not fall asleep. Instead, he sat at the table and read a letter. This letter was just written by his "private bank director" Bray Schroeder. "Under the pressure of financial austerity across Europe, Baron Rothschild, who is in charge of the entire family, has been insisting on modifying and adjusting the previous agreement. Considering the current situation, it is understandable to cancel and modify the transaction, but I I believe that I successfully convinced Baron Rothschild last month that such a move was not worthy of the honor of his family, and reached a relevant agreement with me" "The Rothschild family The proposal is very worthy of acceptance. Considering the future development of the financial situation under the influence of the current environment, I believe that the country must devote all its efforts to provide assistance to the Rothschild family. This is related to the credibility of the country and is crucial to the financial situation of the kingdom. ; and it is clear that the exchange loan deal currently being negotiated will cause them to suffer huge losses, thus making our relationship with the Rothschild family even more tense if we force their business to strictly adhere to the agreed dates. , no matter what disadvantage they are in now, they will be able to sell new public debt in any market at any price, which will be a big blow to our country's public credibility. Our previous experience is enough to prove that. Once friends with the Rothschild family become enemies, the consequences will be disastrous, the financial plan will be in vain, and the economic plan will be implemented without reliable people, just as we unfortunately find now in the exchange, nothing can be done. " Seeing this, Bismarck frowned, and his face became extremely gloomy for a while. His thoughts instantly flew to the raging battlefield It was the dawn of July 3, 1866, and the war between Prussia and Austria was raging. At the Konigrad Fortress in the Bohemian village of Sadowa, a 35,000-man army was quietly advancing rapidly through the rain. The young and angular faces are full of tension, excitement and anticipation. These young men of the Prussian Elbe Army knew that they were about to attack the Austrian-Saxon coalition with a strength of 200,000. Outnumbered, all they could count on was the 85,000-man Prussian First Army commanded by Prince Friedrich Charles, who was attacking from the other side at the same time. Originally, according to the strategic deployment of General Moltke, Chief of the General Staff of the Prussian Army, the 100,000-strong Second Army led by Prussian Crown Prince William should also be involved in the attack at the same time. However, because the location of the Army's troops exceeded the reception range of the telegraph signal, it was unable to Orders were received promptly without maneuver being carried out. Due to excessive haste, the Prussian Elbe Army did not fully expand its attack line, and its firepower crossed the attack path of the First Army. The situation was very chaotic for a time. Under the fierce counterattack and intensive artillery fire of the Austrian army, by 11 a.m., the Prussian army's attack was blocked, and the reserves also launched an already highly intensive frontal attack. If the Austrian army decisively launched a cavalry charge at this time, the Prussian army might be driven from the battlefield. But the overly cautious Austrian commander Marshal Bernardec told the cavalry to stand still. The two sides were in a stalemate on the chaotic battlefield. At the critical moment when the Prussian army was about to be defeated, Bismarck, who had been with Moltke, suddenly discovered: A few kilometers east of the battlefield, there was a line of things like trees moving! Moltke picked up the telescope and observed for a moment, and then said excitedly to King William I of Prussia who was at his side: "Your Majesty! You not only won the battle, but also won the war!" It turned out that he was in the Prussian Elbe Army and the First Army. While the legion was engaged in a bitter battle with the Austrian army, a messenger galloped more than 30 kilometers to deliver the king's mandatory order to Crown Prince William. The second legion immediately began to move north. This was the "moving tree" that Bismarck saw. ! At 2:30 pm, the Second Army launched an attack on the Austrian defense zone to the north. The Austrian defense line began to collapse. Marshal Bernardec ordered a full retreat at 3 p.m. However, the Prussian offensive was so fierce that the Austrian First Army could only launch a cavalry counterattack to support the artillery and cover the retreat of friendly troops. This operation resulted in 10,000 casualties within 20 minutes, and the Austrian First Army was almost crippled. However, this Austrian counterattack bought time. The main force of the Austrian army, nearly 180,000 people, successfully withdrew from the cracks before being completely surrounded. This is the famous Battle of Sadowa. SadovaIn the battle, Prussia achieved a decisive victory. Ten days later, the Prussian army approached Vienna, the capital of Austria, and captured the Voroslov Fortress, which was only 6 kilometers away from Vienna. Taking Vienna and conquering Austria was just around the corner. At this time, a very strange thing happened in the eyes of outsiders. The Prussian King William I, Prime Minister Bismarck, and Chief of General Moltke, who were about to win, suddenly had a quarrel. King William I strongly advocated a direct attack on the Austrian capital Vienna, which was very close at hand. From a soldier's perspective, Moltke certainly hoped to seize this rare opportunity and capture Vienna, which was already an isolated city. However, Prime Minister Bismarck tried hard to "add water to the boiling wine" and insisted on giving up the attack on Vienna. Taking advantage of the favorable military position, he signed an armistice treaty with Austria as soon as possible. As long as the goal of excluding Austria from the German family was achieved, it would be considered successful. When the king refused to give in, Bismarck was so anxious that he shed tears, threatened to resign as Prime Minister of Prussia, and even planned to jump from the fourth floor! This famous quarrel lasted until late at night, and finally King William painfully agreed to give up the attack, but asked that the situation be recorded and stored in the National Archives "to prove how helpless and compromised he was at the time"! Later, Prussia and Austria signed an "Alliance under the City" that neither ceded territory nor paid indemnities, and Austria withdrew from the German Confederation. However, why Bismarck gave up the opportunity to attack Vienna to expand his results when the war situation was extremely favorable has become an unsolved mystery. Regarding Bismarck's threats to resign and jump off the building, and his disobedience to the Holy Will, he also resolutely prevented the approaching Prussian army from marching into Vienna. Many scholars gave this answer: First of all, out of strategic considerations for the balance of power in Europe, other powers would not sit idly by. Prussia completely defeated Austria and emerged as a great power in Central Europe. If the Prussian army insists on capturing Vienna, it will inevitably lead to armed intervention by other powers, which may interrupt the rise of Prussia and the process of unifying Germany; scholars believe that Bismarck was worried that once the war was delayed, it would lead to French intervention or be defeated. A revolution broke out in Austria, thereby ruining Prussia's plan to unify Germany. He believed that if the feelings of the Austrians were excessively hurt and forced to make a desperate move or even take risks, then they would not be able to compete in the Franco-Prussian War that was bound to come in the future. Obtaining Austria's neutrality was very detrimental to Prussia. Secondly, although the Prussian army won a decisive victory in the Battle of Sadowa, it did not annihilate the main force of the Austrian army. The 180,000-strong Austrian army successfully broke through and retreated to defend the capital. In the rush, the Prussian army might not be able to gain any advantage by storming Vienna. As an outstanding strategist, Bismarck took a longer view. Therefore, he opposed all opinions and advocated the immediate conclusion of a peace treaty with Austria. But is the truth really like this? In fact, there was another reason why Bismarck did what he did! And this reason is only known to him and a few people familiar with the inside story of Prussia! The real reason is that when the Austro-Prussian War entered the seventh week, Bismarck, who was at the gates of Vienna, was close to the limit of his financial mobilization ability, and he was no longer able to continue the war! The war is actually about money and food! In the first three weeks of the war, Bismarck was more worried about the funding for the follow-up war than he was about the situation. The cost of the war clearly exceeded his predictions. Without follow-up funding, Bismarck's army may only be able to Support for another two months or so. If the war is not over by then, Bismarck will be caught between the indiscriminate bombardment of parliament and the gloating ridicule of European powers. It is no exaggeration to say that Bismarck's name will become the laughing stock of Europe, and he himself will withdraw from the stage of history. The previous Prussian-Danish War had severely damaged Prussia's financial resources. Years of fiscal surpluses were wiped out with the flames of war. At that time, Bismarck had the most direct feeling of the amazing power of war to devour wealth. From 1864 to 1866, Bismarck was desperately doing two things: doing his best to get every penny for Prussia to prepare for war, and at the same time doing his best to prevent Austria from raising war funds in the European financial markets. Bismarck's strategy was to drive his opponents into a desperate financial situation and bring down Austria's national power under the threat of war. Austria's financial situation is indeed worse than that of Prussia. Years of struggling to suppress nationalist unrest in the Balkans and other regions have long exhausted its financial resources and is on the verge of bankruptcy. Neither party is willing to publicly express their financial difficulties, and both are secretly raising funds behind the scenes to prepare for a big fight. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª The second update is here! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 75 Planning What drove Bismarck most crazy was that Parliament, as before, rejected all his budgets and declared that the government had no right to use treasury funds without parliamentary approval. Otherwise, it would be unconstitutional, and government ministers would be fully responsible for this. Bismarck issued a strongly worded response that day. He characterized the parliamentary opposition as "traitors" who obstructed the king's foreign policy and had an objective effect of collaborating with the enemy. In fact, Bismarck knew that many people among the liberals in the Parliament were secretly elated about Prussia's victory in the Prussian-Danish War. His accusation of treason was intended to sting the self-esteem of these people and encourage them to change their ways. The fanatics among the liberals in parliament were not vegetarian. Some people attacked Bismarck for deceiving the parliament and the king. Bismarck was furious after hearing the news and immediately challenged the opponent to a duel. The entire Berlin political circle was shocked. You must know that a duel is a mixture of bravery and recklessness. Once the duel begins, there is absolutely no possibility of retreating or breaking up the fight. The probability of death or injury on both sides is extremely high. If the dignified Prussian Prime Minister died in the duel, the situation in the entire Europe would change suddenly. However, Bismarck had a violent nature. As early as his college days, he had dueled with others 27 times, and his courage was astonishing. Thanks to Brayschroeder and others' private dissuasion, even Rothschild in Frankfurt was paying attention to the duel. Although the final duel was dissuaded, Bismarck's anger and anxiety over the parliament's rejection of the government budget grew day by day. Bismarck needs money too much. Without the support of money, his ideals can only be dreams, and his dreams will eventually fade into illusions. What is hateful is that King William, the head of a country, knows nothing about finance, and he does not know that what Bismarck has to face is the powerful roles of the old and new generations of the Rothschild family. Bismarck put down the letter from Breschroeder and took another letter and read it. This letter was written to him by James Meyer Rothschild who was based in Paris. "I hope I have not left any bad impression on you, Your Excellency. Although I have never had the honor to meet you, I hope that our family business will have a pleasant cooperation experience with you and other cooperative relationships between us. Let you fully believe in my sincerity. You have extraordinary knowledge and must have seen that our family has benefited greatly from the good business relationship with the Prussian government. Naturally, our family is also willing to offer its most loyal services to Prussia. Not out of any personal considerations, but in the interests of the entire family, although there have been some recent events in Europe that have affected peace and order, causing recent transactions to stall and the family to suffer great financial losses, as well as psychological losses. I am extremely disappointed, but we have a clear conscience. Our business can face God and all respectable people calmly. My nephew is trying his best to negotiate this business, and a letter about the specific matters will be submitted to you later. " "I want to ask for your forgiveness. I am old and my physical condition is deteriorating. I am no longer able to cope with the countless complicated and difficult events around me. Therefore, I hope that the negotiation process can be accelerated so that my nephew Meyer Karl can be reunited as soon as possible. Returning to me, he has always been my right-hand man and right-hand man, without whom I have great difficulty in conducting my affairs. I beg you, my gracious lord, to consider my difficulties, and I am sure that the business between us will be settled smoothly, and the Prussian Government. His justice and loyalty have always made me full of expectations" Bismarck looked at Brayschroeder's letter again. "They emphasized that they would take huge risks in fulfilling the contract. Even if some terms were modified, they would still suffer some economic losses, and the Rothschild family believed that all their financial plans were hindered by some biases. They Wanting to be completely freed, they are willing to pay a certain amount of wealth as compensation. The Rothschild family is willing to provide a considerable amount of wealth to get out of this contract, although they have been approved to start it again at any time. "If the environment changes in a favorable direction, they will not hesitate to take action." "I hope you will persuade the king to accept the request of the Rothschild family. Through this exchange loan transaction, the country has achieved what it wants." The purpose should be enough, and the interests of the Rothschild family should not be sacrificed more." Seeing this, Bismarck couldn't help but clenched his fists. Brayschroeder¡¯s suggestion is actually correct. If the Rothschild family is stubborn to the end, it will not be easy to force them to bow their heads, although this may be harmful to their family¡¯s honor. What's more serious is that such a protracted and lose-lose war will bring shame to the entire country's financial system. Therefore, he proposed to meet all the requests of the Rothschild family. These were helpless actions made in compliance with the current situation and in order to adapt to the needs of state affairs. ¡°The recent political turmoil and financial austerity in Europe have made the old methods of obtaining loans completely unworkable The Rothschild family¡¯s wealth is still very considerable, but they lack this communication.??The large amount of cash required is because most of the Rothschild family's wealth consists of public bonds in European countries, which cannot be immediately converted into cash on the exchange. As a result, the banks under the Rothschild family had to reject large direct loan businesses and instead used entrusted agents to handle loan business. For example, the loan business with Austria, once the Rothschild family needed to By advancing the money, they will sell the newly issued bonds at extremely low prices, which will cause great harm to the country that issued the bonds. " Bismarck knew that he had instructed Brayschroeder to try his best to start a new "business" with the Rothschild family. Once successful, it would not only make up for the Prussian state's fiscal shortfall over the years, but also successfully raise a sum of money. Huge war expenses! Although Breschlauder still has concerns about this business, he still hopes to work with the Rothschild family again because he believes that the Berlin Bank "cannot afford such a huge transaction." This greatly pleased the Rothschild family in Frankfurt. However, they still had some concerns. The Rothschild family's business was currently in temporary difficulty, but they did not refuse; Meyer Carl Rothschild asked Bray. Schroeder claimed that the Rothschild family was happy to cooperate with the Prussian government again, and it was to some extent that they were very grateful to Brayschroeder for his influence on the Prussian king and prime minister. He suddenly became the lucky star of the Rothschild family. Thinking of this, Bismarck relaxed his clenched fists and came to the map table. Now, he could finally relax and concentrate. At this time, Bismarck did not know that there was another person under the lamp in the distant east, who was even more unexpected. It was this man who rewrote the political map of the "New Europe" that he worked so hard to create in a way that he could not imagine! In the study, Lin Yizhe was busy under the dim candlelight. "The lady asked me to give my uncle a bowl of white fungus. Tang Lai, by the way, isn¡¯t my uncle still asleep? Caiyue appeared behind Lin Yizhe at some point and asked softly. "It will take a while, but she will be fine soon. Go back and tell her to let her sleep first." "Lin Yizhe chuckled, put down his pen, stretched out, took the soup bowl from her hand, and without using a spoon, he drank the soup and the white fungus in it, smacked his lips happily, and then drank again. When Caiyue saw his appearance, she couldn't help but smile. She came to Lin Yizhe and saw that Lin Yizhe was drawing a map on the paper with a pencil open in his hand. An atlas with foreign characters. ¡°Are you drawing a map? Caiyue asked curiously. "Yes, it is a map of France and various German states." "Lin Yizhe nodded, but his hands still didn't stop. As he drew, he compared the atlas at hand and marked the hand-drawn map. Seeing that the markings on Lin Yizhe's new map were still in foreign characters, Instead of Chinese characters, she couldn't help but feel a little strange. But she quickly noticed that on the map drawn by Lin Yizhe, there were many large arrows drawn with different virtual and real lines, pointing at each other, as if two armies were fighting. "Caiyue, look, can you understand what this is? " Lin Yizhe asked with a smile while drawing. "Hmm It looks like playing chess, but there are no chess pieces, haha. Caiyue smiled and said, "Are you marching and setting up a formation?" " "Haha, Caiyue is so smart. She is right, but not entirely. "Lin Yizhe smiled and nodded. Caiyue looked at it for a while longer, without saying anything to disturb him. Instead, she quietly walked out and closed the door. She knew that Chen Wan was still waiting for her return, so she stepped forward Caiyue walked back briskly. Little did Caiyue know that her first impression of these maps was completely correct. If she knew French, she would have discovered that the words marked on the maps included not only Paris, but also Sedan. The names of cities and military locations such as Chalon, as well as the directions of roads, rivers, bridges, and even the numbers of the French and Prussian armies! After finishing the drawing, Lin Yizhe took a long breath and carefully drew it. The good map was put away and locked in a wooden box. After putting the wooden box away, he looked at the map book that Riyige had gotten for him. When he saw the port of Kiel in Germany, he suddenly felt excited. Another spark flashed in my mind! ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please click! Text Chapter 76 The Death of the Head of the Luo Family France, suburbs of Paris, Manor Ferri¨¨res. James Rothschild was lying on a chair, listening to his son Alfonso reading a letter to him. "¡­The prices of Spanish bonds have held steady, and I am very satisfied because I find that the ministers are willing to resolve this incident peacefully, and I hope that things will return to normal. The king wants peaceI know that when such trouble arises, Bismarck wanted to take action, but the king firmly opposed it, so that he never mentioned the incident again. Even if Britain intervened, there would still be no conflict. Spain was still too weak to make any big waves. France only dares to take action confidently after seeing this. No matter what they say, everyone hopes for peace in their hearts. At present, we are still nervously waiting for news from Spain, and we still know nothing about the situation there. "Now we can feel a little more relieved. Although everything seems to have calmed down again, it is still difficult to say how things will develop tonight. I hope we can take a breath. Dear James, I beg. You, if France decides to intervene in Spain's affairs, you must let me know immediately; because such an action will cause chaos in the bond market. The Minister of Military Affairs told me yesterday that if this happens, the situation will become very serious. One incident could cause a series of serious consequences." "Rumors of tense relations between France and Prussia have affected the entire stock market, and the market has plummeted. I was with 'Old Bi' tonight, and he said: 'Who will believe France again in the future? France is always capricious. 'Then I went to see Marshal Long, and he said to me: 'Rothschild, I believe your brother was always misled in Paris, for that king and his ministers never did. True to their word, they were hesitant and inconsistent. The Prussian and Russian letters were courteous and did not wish for war to break out; the French, however, were inclined to wage war' "They played tricks until they were ready to declare war. I have always believed that peace can only be achieved unless these people fight among themselves in their own countries and each of them steps down from the throne of power and no longer has any influence. Unless France is willing to back down" Alfonso finished reading the letter and glanced carefully at his decrepit father on the couch. "Is Meyerkar crazy? " James murmured, "Why do we have to go to war" "We cannot accept such a war. "Alfonso said, "Even if it costs us thousands of dollars, we should stop him. " "He hopes that the world now should at least realize what a unified Germany is" Old Rothschild sighed, "but he himself doesn't even recognize what Germany is after the unification of Prussia" "If the war If it really breaks out, you will find that our family will sadly have to be in two hostile camps. "This will divide our family," Alfonso said. We will become enemies with our brothers. " "This is really a disaster" Tears appeared in the corners of James's dry and sunken eyes. "I think you should write a letter to Meyer Karl to give him the necessary warning. Alfonso suggested. The old man shed tears silently, looking so helpless for the first time. If an outsider were to see this scene, they would hardly believe that this tearful old man was the famous James Rothschild, the only remaining figure of the second generation of Rothschild: ¡°We tried our best to prevent the outbreak of the war in 1866, but we failed, and the price we paid was very expensive. The war between France and Prussia was much more terrible than the war between Austria and Prussia. Alfonso said, "Its consequences and influence will be difficult to eliminate, so we'd better nip it in the cradle before it happens." " "You're right" The old man nodded laboriously, "Let me warn him" Alfon asked for a quill, letter paper and ink, and James began to dictate the letter to Mayerkar. " ¡­I don¡¯t believe that France would even consider provoking a war. This is inconsistent with its interests. However, I still think that the French's self-esteem should be taken care of to stop him from taking any military action, so that his domestic tensions and differences with other countries can be completely resolved once and for all. Wouldn't it be a good idea to invite France to a conference aimed at resolving the Spanish problem? If France becomes an integral part of the conference - then in my opinion, its domestic leaders will definitely declare to the people that France is once again warmly accepted by European society - they will no longer have a reason to expand their armies, and the situation will be Stay in peace for a long time and firmly. " "Please convey my meaning to the Prime Minister at the appropriate time. If he agrees with meIf proposed, he would probably do that - with satisfactory results, I'm sure. " "The Prime Minister is such a wise man, how could he not see the situation clearly? I say that if he proposed peace, he would get the approval of the French. The people here do not want to go to war or squander the national wealth, but if Prussia takes a tough stance and puts pressure on France, the situation may be different - the French will think that it is a deliberate provocation, which will cause extremely bad consequences. Impact. After all, the war will not end in a day or two. Maybe even the emperor himself feels that he is unable to do anything" "In short, don't worry. In addition, please assure the Prime Minister on my behalf that I have fully explained to him everything that happened here. Because I know very well that this is my responsibility" Old James's voice suddenly disappeared, and Alfonso noticed that his father's head drooped and his eyes were closed, as if he was extremely sleepy and fell asleep. Suddenly Fang Suo sensed something was wrong and hurriedly stepped forward. When he put his hand on his father's shoulder, his father's body suddenly swayed and fell on his arm. The great James Rothschild was already there. Stopped breathing. Alfonso looked at his father blankly, burst into tears for a while, and burst into tears. On November 15, 1868, 76-year-old James de Rothschild-Meyer Rothschild. The last of Germany's five sons passed away. During his lifetime, James was troubled by illness from time to time - his most common complaint was "eye pain" - but until the last year of his life, he always showed signs of illness. In February 1867, he showed a rare display of great vitality and mentioned that he "wanted to retire" and told his sons very firmly (in a way that reproduced the vitality of his Napoleonic youth): ¡°Since we want to withdraw from the battlefield, we must leave all imaginable rights in the hands of the generals. However, this never happened. In April 1868, his energy began to show signs of failure. His nephew Ferdinand said in the letter: "Uncle James's health is very bad. He rarely goes to the company and stays at home." He also spent almost half the day sitting in his chair. But even in his final days, James always awed his younger relatives. "He always reproached me very seriously for not writing to him. "Ferdinand added with lingering fear: "But until now, I can proudly say that he has never been angry with me. "When the crisis came, James informed his relatives of his condition at any time, which was very impressive. "The unbearable pain made me miserable. "He complained in early October, "My eyesight is very bad and I feel very uncomfortable. However, it was not until October 31 that, although bedridden, he dictated a letter to his son Edmund regarding the Spanish loan. On November 3, despite having just discharged "it was indeed extraordinary" gallstones, and when Alfonso decided that "it was becoming increasingly difficult to talk seriously about business matters with him," James issued his final recorded order: sell the Treasury bonds to him. Like his brother Nathan Sr.¡ªin fact, the two of them were very similar in business characteristics¡ªJames' life ended with a short sale. For James' sons, their world was suddenly lost. The backbone; for his nephews, the absence of James's letters marked the end of an era that had lasted for a long time as they all gained the hard-won "autonomy" that the "Baron" had always been. The head of the family. ¡°It gives us at least some comfort to see everyone grieving¡ªadults and children, old and young. "Alfonso wrote, "No one could be more popular or more qualified than our outstanding father. In every social situation in which he appeared, he added joy and easygoingness to the rarest and most precious spiritual qualities, which won him the hearts of all and bound them to himself forever. He left us still full of . . . a vigorous spirit, enjoying the joy of his abilities, surrounded by respect, love, and - I deeply believe - widespread acclaim. " James's funeral scheduled for November 18 has actually become a major event in French public life, and it has also become a watershed in the history of the Rothschild family. "No member of the Rothschild family could have imagined that from From this day forward, what kind of future will they face ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Text Chapter 77 Family Meeting at the Funeral On the day of the funeral, members of the condolence group from Frankfurt, London, Vienna and Rome were all shocked by the tens of thousands of people attending their uncle's funeral. "The Paris Times" reported: "The whole of Paris came to express their respects. The courtyard was full of people, both familiar and unknown, slowly passing by the house. After the funeral ceremony began, the entire The streets were crowded with onlookers It was an entirely public funeral, an honor which James Rothschild's greatness and charm had earned for him, and the sympathy which arose extended to Rothschild. All the relatives of the De family Never before had so many people gathered on Lafayette Street this morning About 4,000 people passed through the studio and more than 6,000 people were in the courtyard. , and from Lafayette Avenue to Daupe La Chase (cemetery), bicycles on both sides of the road have been lined up in 5 long rows" "The Paris Times" correspondent was deeply moved by this scene. : "Before 10 o'clock, Lafayette Street was already filled with people from all over Paris. They came here to express their condolences to James' family. I have never seen such a scene in my memory, whether it is On what occasion, all the roads leading from the corner of that street to the port of Saint-Denis were so crowded that it took a lot of effort by many police officers to maintain a small passage. "The funeral was attended by diplomatic envoys from various countries. including the Austrian ambassador Metternich), leaders of various Jewish communities (including three chief rabbis), as well as representatives from the Bank of France, the Bourse and the Northern Company. In addition, there are also smaller groups of bankers, such as Gershon Breschlauer and Sigman Warburg, who all came to Paris to pay tribute to this "powerful man". their last respects. Although the Rothschild family refused the opportunity to enjoy a military funeral because they were unwilling to receive the "Grand Cross of Honor of the Cavalry", although James' tombstone only has a simple engraving - the simple letter "R", James The funeral still makes many people think, "This is not the funeral of an ordinary person, but more like the funeral of an emperor." French Emperor Napoleon III did not attend James's funeral, but sent his chief of protocol, the not-so-famous Duke de Combasse. Apart from this, no senior political figures were seen. In addition, among the list of heads of state who sent messages of condolence were Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph; U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant, and even the exiled Orleans royal family (their dynasty was usurped by Napoleon III in every possible way) ), the significance of their doing so is that they will not be forgotten by their contemporaries. As a cleverly worded obituary in Argument Magazine put it, James represented "the kingship of the financial world." In the face of political kingship, the situation was exactly the opposite. He was always forced to find a way out of the whirlpool of recurring political disputes and maintain prudent neutrality. Although no one could blame him for not always being punctual in "paying Caesar his due," he was a "citizen of the world, not just of any particular country." This was true of Bonaparte. There is a subtle irony under the regime - and it is very close to the truth: James's attitude towards the Second Reich was indeed ambivalent, even hostile, to the end, which also explains why there was so much confusion at his funeral. reasons for the absence of politicians. James¡¯ death marks the end of an era in many ways. He was the last of the generation whose family was born in the Jewish ghetto of Frankfurt. After inheriting the mantle of his brother Nathan in 1836, he successfully directed his family company through the most serious storm in its development history in 1848, and he overall influenced France's foreign policy and European international affairs. The relationship exerted influence for nearly 40 years. Although he accepted the Rothschild family's request for greater autonomy for the London Bank, he was able to largely stem the tide of schism within the family due to impetuousness and conflicts of interest. But after that day in 1868, everything became unpredictable. After the funeral, members of the Rothschild family from all over the country gathered at the Ferrier Manor. They all knew that this was a rare gathering - although it was informal, it would decide many important things. Sarah, who followed her father Nathan into the hall, soon felt the hostile eyes of the members of the German family, and couldn't help but feel secretly vigilant in her heart. From the moment she received the news of the death of Grandpa James, she knew that an invisible war had begun. Soon, at the round table in the hall, the leading figures of each family were seated one after another. However, Sara and other female family members and some other young descendants had no seats at all and could only stand in the distance and listen. Sarah saw her aunt Charlotte, who was wiping away her tears and comforting her softly.Helen (James' daughter and granddaughter) came to them quickly. When she saw Sarah coming, Charlotte suppressed her grief and smiled at her, while Helen greeted her warmly. "Long time no see, Sarah." Helen opened her arms and hugged her affectionately, "I miss you so much." She looked at Sarah, with some tears in her blue eyes. "Me too, dear Helen." Sara looked at her, stroking her red hair, and the corners of her eyes became moist. She thought of the days when she was forced to be estranged from her good sisters since she married Chen Hong, and she felt sad again. "I heard you had a baby, I'm so happy for you, haha." Helen glanced around and noticed the strange looks of some people. She couldn't help but sigh and whispered in Sarah's ear, "Stay a while, I hope they You can say something that makes us happy" "It's unlikely." Charlotte glanced at the family members from Germany and Italy and said to them, "I just hope that no one will bring it up at my father's funeral. Duel." Sara knew that her French aunt had already felt the strong smell of gunpowder filling the hall. "Dear Sarah, where is your Chinese husband? He didn't come with you?" Charlotte approached Sarah and asked softly, although there was no expression on her face (pretending to others), she seemed to be He spoke politely in a routine manner, but the concern in his voice still made Sara feel a little warm. After all, blood is thicker than water. Even though Sarah did something that many family members considered treasonous, as women in the family, they had instinctive sympathy and understanding for Sarah's actions. The political marriage of aristocratic families has ruined the happiness of many female family members! ¡°He came with me, but at this moment, I think it¡¯s better for him not to show up.¡± Sarah sighed and said. "You are right to do this." Charlotte nodded, her eyes falling on the venue, "I really admire you, Sarah. Have you seen the way those people from Frankfurt looked when they saw you? "Look, I guess someone will cause trouble for you soon." "Just come." Sarah smiled. At this time, James' son Alfonso began to read James' will, and the hall fell silent for an instant, leaving only Alfonso's sad and hoarse voice echoing in the hall. ¡°¡­never forget the mutual trust and fraternal harmony which are the supreme relations between my dear brothers and myself, and which are the source of the happy fruits of our good times, and which are at the same time our spirit in difficult times. Sanctuary. Brotherly unity, coupled with our love of work and hard work, has always been the source of our prosperity and good reputation among the public. And brotherly unity was the dying wish of my most beloved and incomparable father. It is the spiritual strength that sustains us and the shield that protects us from harm. I hope that this wish expressed by me here will be devoutly engraved in the hearts of each of my children as my loving kindness as a father. The most precious inheritance" "Unity can ensure security. I hope that the wealth I leave to each of my children is enough for them to operate independently without having to engage in dangerous business. I ask them not to give up their own money. Names remain on any matter offered to them so that their names may always be respected as they are now. I ask them not to put all their wealth on paper and to have as much liquid assets as possible so that they can be used in the future. It can be realized in a short time" "Never give up on the sacred traditions of our ancestors. This is the most precious legacy that I leave to you and that you pass on to your descendants. The will of God. It is our first duty to obey the precepts of this destiny, and it is a sin to abandon faith. Love the God of your ancestors and serve him with your sincerity: may I fall into his arms and follow. The heaven above is here to watch over you, just as I once watched over you on earth." After reading his father's last words, Alfonso shed tears again. "This last word is the most precious thing this respectable great man left to us." Meyer Carl von Rothschild stood up and said, "We will continue to move forward along his guidance." Looking closely at Meyerkar, she noticed that the way he spoke and the way he dressed made him look like a Prussian aristocrat. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 78 An unhappy breakup Meyer-Karl's first speech made many people feel that he seemed to have placed himself in the position of successor to James, the late helmsman. Nathan looked at Meyerkar, who had taken the lead, and then at Alfonso, without speaking. "Yes. We will follow his guidance and take the path he showed us." Alfonso looked at Meyerkar and said, "He doesn't want us to do dangerous business." Hearing Alfonso say "Dangerous business", he emphasized his tone specially, and Meyerkar's brows furrowed slightly. Meyer Karl has a strong body, medium height, a slightly dark face, and a Prussian Junker aristocratic mustache. At first glance, he could be mistaken for a real German. His nose resembled the scimitar used by the Germans in the past, and his blue eyes looked cold. His expression was as majestic as a Prussian nobleman, which was unforgettable at first sight. Sarah stared closely at Meyerkar. She remembered that when he first entered the hall, Alfonso greeted him at the door and led him into the hall; many people were already waiting there. At that time, she had the idea that he was a terrible person with great energy. At that time, Meyerkal shook hands politely with everyone present. Including after meeting his father, of course, he ignored him from beginning to end. If Hong asked me what I am like as a person, whether I am a very "axis" person, I would definitely answer "yes". Sarah thought. She had never felt so aggressive in a person, not even her father. In fact, Nathan didn't look amazing. When he meets and greets people, he always has an amiable, simple and relaxed look. "The business we are engaged in now is not dangerous." Meyerkar said, "In fact, our business will have unprecedented security." This time Meyerkar spoke straight to the point. He said that this time the business is for the Kingdom of Prussia. Government financing, everything is ready. In order to ensure the smooth progress of the business, the Royal Prussian government will give its full support, so this time the business is very sure. It can be said that you are as sure as you want. And the profits are astonishingly huge without any risk. "There is no business without risks. And I don't understand now why the Royal Prussian government is so anxious to do this business." Alfonso said calmly, "Can you tell me the specific situation of this business?" Mei Yekar's face turned a little dark, but he still maintained his composure. "I will give a detailed explanation of the specific details of the business, but for the sake of confidentiality, it is better not to say it now." Meyerkar said. "Then this is a secret deal." Nathan said calmly, "What benefits can we get from this?" "Profit, staggering profit." Meyerkar said, "And there is also unity "The strong protection of the post-unification Germany." When he said the words "post-unification Germany," many people's faces changed. "I hope everyone can understand what a reunified Germany means to our family." Meyerkar looked a little excited, "This will be a new era!" "What do you need us to do?" Nathan He smiled and asked. "I need a lot of cash," Meyerkar said in an extremely sincere tone. "Equally important, I need the support of my family, the support of all of you." Nathan didn't seem to be particularly interested in his sincerity. Show appreciation. Alfonso frowned, seeing that the British and French family leaders did not express their opinions, while the family representatives from Italy and Austria remained silent. ¡°What about the percentage of our dividends?¡± Nathan asked again. Hearing that Nathan seemed to be tempted, Meyerkar's eyes sparkled. He knew that as long as Nathan agreed to join, this matter would be 80% successful. "Forty percent." He paused for a while, and then continued, his tone almost as if he was talking about love, "If you think it's less, we can discuss it again." Nathan smiled and asked: "Others If the family participates, what's the percentage of dividends?" Meyerkar seemed a little uncomfortable. "Other families will take it from my share. Because I just said, I still need more help in the business process." "In this way," Nathan asked, "We only provide cash. We can get 40% for the support. We don¡¯t need to worry about the specific operations, right?¡± Meyer Karl nodded. "If you agree to participate, Lionel, then I congratulate you." Meyerkar said. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?He said calmly: "Meyer Karl, I was originally willing to listen to you out of respect for Uncle Amslow and the Frankfurt family, and also because I heard that you are a respectable person. But now I must clearly say 'no' to you, but at the same time I must also explain the reason clearly: the profits of the business you want to do are huge, but the risks of the business you are running are also huge. If I participate, I may lose my money. All the profits from my other businesses were destroyed. Yes, our family has many friends in the political circles of various countries, but if our business was used to finance the war, I think they would not be so friendly to us. Businessmen don¡¯t work for the Royal Prussian government, I think you need to understand this.¡± After hearing what her father said, Sarah couldn¡¯t help but cheer in her heart. "Yes." Alfonso said categorically, "I agree with Lionel. I will never pay a penny to those who make war, never!" After hearing the answers from Nathan and Alfonso, Mei Yekal's expression finally changed. Meyer Karl was about to say something, but was interrupted by Nathan: "You don't have to say anything, what I want to tell you now is: the kind of business you are doing is too risky. All members of our family have recently I have lived a good life for ten years without any danger or disaster. I can't bear to bring harm to them or their lives out of greed for money." There was a look of disappointment on Meyerkar's face, but there was a look of disappointment on his face. All he showed was that he turned his eyes rapidly, searching for something in the hall, as if he was expecting an Austrian or Italian family representative to speak to him. But it was clear they wanted to stay out of it. "I want to know now, are you worried that your investment is not guaranteed?" Meyerkar still didn't give up and asked again. Nathan smiled and shrugged. "No." He said. Meyerkar wanted to try harder: "What if other families in Prussia are also willing to guarantee your investment?" At this point, Sara finally couldn't help but interrupt, "Other families guarantee the safe return of our family's investment? Which one? Does the family have such ability?" Meyerkar was very angry at this sudden interruption. Sarah saw him glaring at her with cold, fierce eyes, which made Helen beside her a little scared. Sarah met Meyerkar¡¯s gaze fearlessly. Meyerkal¡¯s eyes flickered again. The anger in his eyes did not dissipate. He was thinking rapidly. Sarah's words touched a sore spot in him. Yes, which family can provide guarantee to the Rothschild family? Nathan spoke again, his tone seemed to be resolving the impasse. "Stop talking, my daughter." He looked at Sarah, without any intention of blaming her. He turned to Meyerkar and said, "Young people today have no manners. When the elders are talking, they just interrupt. They I'm nosy. And I'm usually too lenient with my children. They're a bit spoiled; you can see that." He paused and then said, "But, I just said that. The 'no' cannot be changed. What I want to say is: I wish you success in your business, but you can't tie the whole family to the Prussian chariot. I have no choice but to disappoint you." Same, right? Alfonso?" Meyerkar's eyes turned to Alfonso. "Yes." Alfonso nodded and replied in a firm tone. "Okay, I respect your opinion." Mayerkar's face returned to calmness. He said nothing more, but bowed, stepped forward to shake hands with Nathan and Alfonso, and then turned and left. When he said "goodbye" to Nathan and Alfonso, his face was expressionless. When the family members from Frankfurt followed Meyer Karl away, some of them kept looking at Sarah, and some even talked in a low voice. There was even contempt in their eyes. Sarah knew what they were talking about and sneered in her heart. "Well said, my daughter." Nathan came to her side, smiled, patted her shoulder, and whispered. "Thank you, Sara." Alfonso also came over and said to Sara with a smile. "I don't think they will just give up." Sarah looked at the backs of Meyerkar and his party and said to the two elders. "From now on, we have to pay close attention to their actions." Alfonso said, "We must stop them. I personally am not opposed to the reunification of Germany, but the reunification of Germany cannot be based on war and plunder. " "My daughter violated the rules of her ancestors and left them with an excuse."He noticed the strange looks in those people's eyes when they looked at his daughter, and said something self-deprecating. Of course he knew that this was not the real reason. "Didn't the great King Solomon also have foreign women in his palace?" Alfonso smiled, "Why can't a Chinese become a Rothschild?" "Thank you for the gift to my child. , Uncle Alfonso." Sara hugged Alfonso, and at this moment, her heart was full of gratitude, "That is the most precious gift my child has received." ¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 79 Pay attention to ABN AMRO! After learning that Sara had given birth to a child, because Sara married a Chinese, which violated the Rothschild family's "endogamy" tradition, few people congratulated her, but Alfonso congratulated him on behalf of his father James. He was ordered to send someone to London to deliver a silver cup engraved with the English letters "CHEN¡¤R" as a gift to Xiao Chen Wei. The meaning of it can be said to be self-explanatory. "His Majesty the Emperor of the French Empire can grant citizenship to Chinese businessmen, so why should I not welcome your child?" Alfonso replied with a smile, indicating that his source of information is actually very well-informed. "No matter what, I still want to thank you." Sarah knew what such support meant. ¡°They left, let¡¯s leave too.¡± Alfonso said meaningfully to Nathan when he saw the Austrian and Italian family representatives also exiting the stage with Meyer Karl and others. Nathan knew that from this moment on, the division of the Rothschild family was inevitable. A week later, when Sarah returned to the headquarters of Rothschild Bank in London, she just received a small wooden box. "What is this?" Sarah asked the clerk. "This was just delivered by the post office yesterday, madam." The clerk replied, "It's from China." Sara held the small wooden box with some strangeness, returned to her office and opened it, and was immediately attracted by the contents inside the small wooden box. Something attracted me. What was contained in the small wooden box was a model of a steam warship! Sarah carefully took the model out of the box, placed it on the table, and looked at it carefully. This is a gunboat with a strong French flavor. It is made of beautiful mahogany. The cannon, chimney, anchor and some components are all made of brass. The whole ship is shining with gold and can be said to be very beautiful. In particular, the bow of the ship is engraved with exquisite dragon patterns, and a square golden dragon flag on a red ground is hung on the mast, which looks very majestic. Sarah read carefully the name of the ship on the small bronze plate on the base of the model. On it were written the three Chinese characters "Wan Nien Ching" in regular Chinese characters, and below were the English letters of "Wan Nien CHing". Sarah saw that there was a card hanging on the model, with the words "To the lovely little Chen Wei, wishing you a happy birthday and all the best" written in Chinese characters. Next to the card, there is a letter. The envelope of this letter is written in beautiful cursive English, but the sender¡¯s address is from Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province, China. Sarah saw the address of the sender on the envelope, which was written with the English letters "LIN". Knowing who wrote it, she immediately opened the letter and read it. As she guessed, this letter was written by Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe first asked about Xiao Chen Wei's current situation in the letter, and expressed his sincere greetings to the Chen family and his condolences for the unfortunate death of James Rothschild. Then the content turned to the financial situation in Europe. And it was obviously a special reminder to myself. "I hope you will pay close attention to the European financial markets, especially the Dutch Bank. The next financial war will definitely start with the Dutch Bank!" "Pay attention to the Dutch Bank! Be sure to pay attention to the Dutch Bank!" Sarah finished reading the letter, I felt a little confused for a while. "Wow, what a beautiful ship, where did it come from?" Chen Hong happened to come in at this time and saw the "Wannianqing" gunboat model placed on the table at a glance. "This is Wei'er's birthday gift. It was sent by Wan'er's husband Lin." Sarah said with a smile, "Lin also wrote a letter, please read it." Chen Hong took the letter and read it. He was also very surprised when he saw Lin Yizhe repeatedly reminding him to pay attention to ABN AMRO Bank. "Why does Lin want us to pay attention to the Dutch Bank?" "I don't know." Sarah pointed to the date on the letter and said with some humor, "And it's strange, I just calculated the date, and Lin was able to know the news of the death of Grandpa James in advance. "You must know that this letter was sent a month ago." "That's true." Chen Hong read the letter again and couldn't help but be stunned. "It's so unpredictable. This is amazing." Could it be that" Sarah thought of this trip to Paris, "They are going to take action against ABN AMRO? " "Who is going to take action against ABN AMRO?" Chen Hong asked. "Maybe it's the gang in Frankfurt." Sara replied thoughtfully, "If that's the case" "Could this be the 'big business' they said they were doing for the Royal Prussian government?" Chen Although Hong did not attend the Rothschild family meeting that day, Sarah had already told him what happened at the meeting. So hearing SarahAnswer, he naturally associated the two things together. "It's very possible." Sara took Lin Yizhe's letter and read it again and said, "From now on, it's best for us to keep an eye on them, especially their transactions with the Netherlands." "I'll arrange for someone to squat in the trap right away. '." "Well, I'll go find my father to discuss it later." The couple made a decision and started taking action separately. At this moment, neither of them knew that from the moment they received Lin Yizhe's letter, the history of the Rothschild family, the history of France and Germany, and even the history of Europe had all gone in another direction. February 19, 1869, Royal Stock Exchange, London. In this exchange, people from different countries and nationalities are busy working here, turning the metropolis of London into a global business center. An Englishman working here would often find himself rubbing shoulders with Americans, or meeting a group of Jews and Dutchmen, and sometimes Danes, Swedes, and Frenchmen. At this time, the stock exchange was crowded, and all the securities brokers and investors in the UK were here. They were all worried about the current food prices. When they saw Nathan and Sarah walking into the exchange, many people looked at their father and daughter with concern. For people living in London, many people know that little Nathan is an important figure in the Stock Exchange. He comes here every Tuesday and Friday to handle business. In the courtyard in the middle of the first floor of the Royal Exchange, each specific market has its own specific activity area or "venue" - for example, "East India Venue", "China Venue", "Virginia Venue", "Jamaica Venue" Venue¡±, ¡°Canary Venue¡±, ¡°Italian Venue¡± and so on. Along the edge of the courtyard is a circle of columns. In its southeast corner, between the "Spanish Court" and the "Portuguese Court", is the "Jewish Court", where Nathan works, always standing in the same place. Location, backed by the same pillar. There are too many legendary stories under this pillar. Like his famous father, when business opportunities arise in front of him, little Nathan will not hesitate to determine the transaction price and firmly buy and sell stocks around the world. He had an amazing memory. Although he had to conduct a large number of trading activities every day, he never took notes. After returning home, he could accurately dictate the entire process to his employees. His large-heartedness was another distinguishing feature in the transaction process, and many merchants often found help in him when their bills had been rejected elsewhere. The losses on the orders he thus accepted were usually very small, thus proving the correctness of his judgment. At this time, Nathan came in and stood under the "Rotschild's Pillar". The "buzzing" discussion in the venue suddenly stopped, and everyone's eyes were focused on the number one player. Nathan's face was expressionless and he made a gesture that only they could understand to his group of agents. The latter immediately ran to the commission counter and sold grain bonds in large sums. Seeing this, the agents in the venue started talking one after another. "Rotschild started selling, they are always well-informed" a trader muttered in a low voice. ¡°No one can say for sure about the current situation, so let¡¯s wait and see!¡± said a veteran trader. But some people have begun to lose their composure and follow the trend to sell. Sarah looked at the nervous and busy crowd around her and asked her father in a low voice: "Have you got the news?" "Yes." Nathan nodded expressionlessly. He took out a small notebook, took out a pen and wrote quickly on it. After finishing writing, he handed the small notebook to Sara. "The information given by Alfonso was that Meyerkar was selling grain and spreading false news about falling grain prices. And they did not hide it. They not only informed Alfonso, but also informed me." "They did this, you can guess. Do you know the reason?" Sara wrote in her notebook. ¡°I don¡¯t know, but I have a hunch that they are starting to take action.¡± Nathan wrote in his notebook after reading it. "Do you think we should act together with them?" "At least I don't see any danger yet." "Do you think it will be related to ABN AMRO?" Sara wrote again. "It's not clear yet," Nathan wrote. "Our people are closely monitoring the transactions of ABN AMRO, and they will notify us if there is news." The two ended their written conversation, and Nathan copied the pages he had just written from Tear it off the book, light it with a lighter, and throw it into the ashtray. More than two hours after the market opened, Nathan¡¯s agents were still selling. endAs a result, some brokers on the market began to lose their composure and joined the sell-off. Grain bonds began to fall like a plunge. When the market opened in the afternoon, Nathan's agents were still selling. As a result, panic infected the entire stock exchange. At this time, even the most experienced brokers lost their composure: "Rotschild has sold it, so what are we waiting for! If we don't sell it, the food bonds will become waste paper!" The public in the stock market is crazy. unparalleled. By the afternoon close, food bonds were down 30%. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 80 The invisible war Gerson Breschlauder¡¯s letter to Meyer Carl von Rothschild: ¡°Food debts had risen for a time. Now they have suddenly fallen again. This is all due to our manipulation and the recent Portel, who returned from Paris, brought back news that the Bank of France was still unwilling to make any compromise. "Alfonso told me that they would stand on the side of France and would not let the Prussians drag France into the war, but here. People are afraid that the French government will not have enough power to control the country, which will eventually lead to war. "Spain is still a thorny problem and may lead to more crises and chaos. However, the French government is very satisfied with the status quo and believes that the world is peaceful. Because as a result, the 120 million national government bonds that were almost impossible to issue at a price of 70 are now being snapped up in the market at a price of 81.50. " "Yesterday, the company held a press conference with the Royal Government. After repeated requests, the loan was taken over at a price of 84 (for the public, 81.50). Most bankers felt that this transaction was unprofitable because they thought the price of the transaction should be very low, but unexpectedly it was. It's such a high price. But it doesn't matter to us. This deal strengthens the power of the current government and makes it more popular, so that the Prime Minister can continue to control the government. This is our main purpose." The public felt that the King's speech in the House, although excellent, was not powerful enough. The King's speech did not lead to anything more. Instead of using the speech written by His Excellency the Prime Minister, the King chose one of his own. The King seems to have prepared carefully for this speech The outlook for the situation has improved and I have reason to believe that the Netherlands will make concessions and hope to God that everything will develop smoothly." "In the foreign policy of the Royal Government, I It can be seen that the government is still seeking peace. Unfortunately, the Spanish incident has had a certain impact on France, but the Prime Minister is unmoved. I met with him earlier today and he was very touched by the meeting in the House of Representatives yesterday. Delighted that his electoral bill received a majority of three hundred votes at the conference and that we will have universal suffrage." "I'm delighted to finally be able to tell you some good news for the UK. The price of the bonds opened at 60.70 when the good news came, and remained at that figure until the closing of the day when some buyers appeared, and at one o'clock we received the news. It was published in the newspaper, and the article was written brilliantly, which helped us a lotThe news has spread on the exchange; only we know that the future is not very clear." Meyer Carl von Rothschild wrote to Gerard. Sen. Breschroeder¡¯s letter: ¡°¡­In any case, everything is still unknown, and the price of government bonds is uncertain. It is even more important for us to remain calm at this time. The Almighty Lord will make everything develop for the better¡­Your Excellency Prime Minister Say to me, 'The Spanish problem is almost solved and the world is angry at me because I want to keep the peace. No matter who loses his cool, we will always maintain the peaceful situation. I am a self-respecting person and I stand by what I say. There is hope for peace if the French stop their foolish actions, which would expose us to intense attacks in the House. ¡¯¡± ¡°As you can see, he has devoted all his strength to peace. What I told you yesterday was strongly confirmed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today. " "Your actions should be as unobtrusive as possible. I am very satisfied that you can cope with the matters at hand and maintain a calm heart. According to the news I have received, I have every reason to hope that this area will still be protected. The country shrouded in haze can be briefly illuminated. It is not easy for the Prime Minister, although he is fully aware that this government also has to face domestic political opponents and has to deal with a series of difficult problems such as patriotic fervor, expansion ambitions and empty national treasury. However, he still led the royal government to skillfully deal with European powers for peace and safeguard the interests of the entire Europe. " "We will benefit a lot from this operation. We will use this opportunity to deal a devastating blow to France; Europe will emerge from chaos and usher in peace. Of course, we cannot take it lightly. We must deal seriously with the opposition within the family, some of whom are extremely intelligent, ambitious, and cunning. Bold and aggressive, they enjoyed unfettered access to public opinion and were backed by a group of arrogant and erratic journalists. They have no good opinion of the Royal Government. ¡± Alfonso de Rothschild¡¯s letter to Lionel Nathan Rothschild: ¡°The exchange is relatively calm today. The French munitions department has begun to discuss whether to purchase military rations at this time. , some people think that we should wait a little longer, and more people think that we should start purchasing now. In any case, the news has stabilized the market.Come down The French cabinet is about to be reorganized, and His Majesty the Emperor believes that the new government should be more powerful, because the House of Representatives is very afraid of extreme liberalism and hopes that the new government will control it. ¡­ I won¡¯t take any risks, or I will choose¡­ But don¡¯t worry, my dear brother, the sky is not falling yet. I'm very pleased that the House has finally overcome their folly. " "Yesterday, news came from the exchange that the Prussian government purchased a large amount of bronze, but it was completely ignored by everyone. People believed that among European powers, Prussia was the least likely to start a war, and would do everything possible to avoid being involved in it. There is still no news from the Netherlands today, and we still don¡¯t know exactly what they are going to do to the Dutch. Waiting is really an unspeakable torture" "Amslow's youngest son is still racking his brains to think of ways to raise military expenses. Fifty million thalers were earmarked for the construction of military fortresses, and this money is now in the hands of the Frankfurt family at an interest rate of 3.5%. I wonder what they will do with the money The situation in France is currently relatively stable, and all decent people unanimously support the current government and seek to maintain a stable situation; the previous talk of an imminent war is outdated, No matter how much the opposition newspapers trumpeted it, people would never believe it again. Representatives of the House of Representatives have shown their good intentions¡± ¡°Dear Lin, have you noticed that during this period of time, Europe¡¯s Food prices continue to fall. "Richie handed a French newspaper to Lin Yizhe, "Today is the day with the largest decline. " "Have you invested in the securities market? " Lin Yizhe took the newspaper, took a look at it, and asked with a smile. "There are some, but not many, haha. Riyige smiled and said, "France is a major agricultural country in Europe. It has become a habit of the French to care about the price of food." " Lin Yizhe noticed the date on the newspaper. He calculated the date when his last letter was sent, and knew that this financial war had quietly begun since the letter with the "important reminder" was sent. Since that day, the communication between himself and London has not been interrupted. He, who is familiar with history, certainly knows that this drop in food prices was secretly led by the Rothschild family in Frankfurt. He knew very well what was going to happen. ¡°If the French munitions department could purchase military rations now, it would save a lot of money. "Ri Yige said. "I think they will seize this opportunity. "Lin Yizhe said in a positive tone. Riyige looked at Lin Yizhe with a trace of surprise in his eyes. He didn't understand why the young Chinese in front of him was so sure about the purchase of military rations. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Sarah Rothschild¡¯s letter to Lin Yizhe: ¡°Thank you for the reminder, we have understood that you said that the financial war will break out at the Dutch Bank What means. So I think I should tell you what happened during this period. Both Hong and I want to know, how did you get such important news in advance? It's incredible, isn't it? " "Just yesterday, Gerson Breschlauder started his financing activities, and the target was ABN AMRO. He said that he needed a large amount of borrowing. The amount of the loan was astonishingly high, reaching 400 million pounds, and He gave a very high interest rate. For the first time in more than a hundred years, the Dutch banks were facing such a huge amount of borrowing, and they showed due caution. However, when Breschroeder gave convincing assurances that our family in Frankfurt was willing to pay for this ABN AMRO directors' concerns were put to rest when the deal was guaranteed. The deal is currently under negotiation and should be completed soon. "Recently, we have discovered a very strange phenomenon, that is, the number of people opening accounts in Dutch banks has increased sharply, but their deposits are not large. We have reason to suspect that this is a huge conspiracy." " "According to your suggestion, our family in France has prompted the French military department to start the purchase of military rations, and Hong went to France to monitor the situation there. According to his investigation, entrusted by the French government, ABN AMRO purchased a large amount of military supplies for France. Their borrowing from Dutch banks at this time is likely to cause cash flow difficulties for Dutch banks. Just today, news has broken out that Dutch banks are short of cash. I think their conspiracy is here" "According to our investigation, Prussia is secretly purchasing large quantities of bronze and other raw materials for making artillery. As you can foresee, the danger of war is quietly approaching, but many people are not aware of it. Don¡¯t know anything about it¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª??Dividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 81 Trip to Amsterdam France, Paris, Chateau Gabriel. "Have the children slept?" After a passionate kiss with his lover, Chen Hong reluctantly let go of the blushing Cecilia and asked softly. "Yes." Cecilia nodded happily and held his hand, "Come, I will take you to see them." The two of them came to a small room with ease, and Cecilia carefully pushed Opening the door, Chen Hong was led to a small wooden bed with a fence. Chen Hong held his breath, looking at the cute pair of pink and white twins sleeping soundly in the crib, and resisted the urge to hug them. "They are so cute, aren't they?" Cecilia looked at Chen Hong and said with a smile. "As cute as you." Chen Hong pulled Cecilia and gave her another passionate kiss. "Thank God for giving me two more angels who are as cute as their mother." "Dad knows that we are Is something wrong? " Cecilia asked softly after being breathless from the kiss. "He already knows, I told him." Chen Hong said, holding her slender waist with one hand, and taking out a small bag wrapped in a delicate silk handkerchief from his arms. "What is this? A gift for me?" Cecilia looked at Chen Hong, her eyes full of happiness. "You will know after you open it and take a look." Chen Hong said with a smile. Cecilia gently opened the silk handkerchief, revealing a pair of gold bracelets inside. This is a pair of traditional Chinese-style wide-brimmed gold bracelets, engraved with exquisite patterns of peonies and lions intertwining branches. At first glance, it is a famous product made by skilled craftsmen. It is not only exquisite in workmanship, but also valuable. "It's so beautiful" Cecilia exclaimed. "Look here." Chen Hong pointed at the inside of the gold bracelet and said. Cecilia looked there carefully. In the gap between the patterns, there were two small Chinese characters "Chen Jun" in regular script. Cecilia picked up the other bracelet and looked at it. In the same position, there were She immediately understood the word "Chen Jie" and her eyes shone with joy. "This is" "This is a gift from dad to the children." Chen Hongxiang wanted to confirm her suspicion, and nodded with a smile, "You saw it just now, dad also gave the children names." "That's great" Tears actually appeared in the corners of Cecilia's eyes. She knew that Chen Hong had fulfilled his promise. My father-in-law, whom he had never met, actually named his child and gave him such a precious gift, which showed that he had recognized that his child was the blood of their Chen family. "I want to tell my father the good news" Cecilia hugged Chen Hong and said softly, suppressing the joy in her heart. "This is your right, haha, dear." Chen Hong could feel the excitement in her heart and said softly. "Are you leaving soon this time?" Cecilia's body trembled slightly, and her hands holding him tightened, "Would you please spend more time with me? I don't want you to leave" "There is an emergency this time. I may go to the NetherlandsI will come back to see you and the children." Chen Hong gently stroked her back and comforted her with gentle words, "You are my life." The most important thing is, believe me, my dear." "Well" Cecilia let go of him sensibly and looked at him steadily, "Be careful on the road, the children and I will wait for you to come back." "Goodbye. My dear, Chen Hong took a carriage and went straight to the train station. Within a few days, Chen Hong took a train to Amsterdam, the capital of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The sky was covered with clouds and it was raining lightly. Chen Hong got off the train, and an attendant immediately opened an umbrella for him. The road was filled with rainwater, forming puddles of varying depths. Chen Hong looked at the road. , couldn't help but frowned. At this moment, a carriage drove over quickly. The driver of this carriage was obviously very skilled. Although the carriage ran very fast, the wheels only splashed slightly and did not splash on the passing pedestrians at all. The carriage came briskly and stopped in front of Chen Hong. , and the car door happened to be facing Chen Hong, as if it had been calculated. Seeing Chen Hong¡¯s surprised look, the driver of the carriage, a Dutchman wearing a top hat and a short beard, smiled at him. The door of the carriage opened, and a young Chinese man jumped out in a panic. "Master, I'm late -" "Why are you panicking! There are no rules!" an old man scolded. He got off the carriage, saw Chen Hong, and bowed."Master, I have kept you waiting for a long time." "It doesn't matter." Chen Hong raised his head and looked at the bell tower in the distance, then calmly got on the carriage. The driver raised his whip, and the carriage drove forward as briskly as when it came. "It has been raining heavily since this morning, and it has just stopped now. I was afraid that I would be delayed, so I hired the best coachman and came in a hurry," the old man said. "It's okay, Uncle Hai. I didn't miss a few minutes either way. It doesn't matter." Chen Hong said with a smile, "Let's go to the Dutch Bank." "You just got off the train, so you should take a rest first" The old man said ¡ª¡ªHis name is Chen Wenhai, and he is the shopkeeper of the Chen family¡¯s branch in the Netherlands. He was stunned for a moment and said. "No need, I'm not tired, let's go right away." Chen Hong waved his hand and said in an unquestionable tone. "Okay." Chen Dahai nodded and gave instructions to the driver. The driver responded in Dutch and drove quickly towards the street where the Dutch Bank was located. After a while, the carriage stopped at a street intersection. "Why did you stop here?" Uncle Hai looked at an old bank building opposite with some annoyance and shouted to the coachman, "The gate is over there!" "Haha, dear guest, are you okay? See? The road ahead has been crowded with people withdrawing money, and my car can't pass." The driver smiled and pointed there with his whip, "I'd better wait for you here. It won¡¯t take much time.¡± Chen Wenhai looked in the direction pointed by the driver, and when he saw the dark crowd, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh. "It's okay, let's just walk over." Chen Hong stared at the people withdrawing money for a while and said. Chen Hong got off the carriage, and Uncle Hai and his entourage followed behind, carrying his suitcase. Chen Hong walked calmly through the long queue of people. "Please give way, please give way." The young man just now opened the way for Chen Hong, and several people finally entered the bank building. Chen Hong saw people queuing up at almost all the windows. The bank employees were sweating profusely and handling business. Chen Hong stared at each window for a while. He noticed that the employees did not pay a lot of money through the window every time. , couldn't help but sneered. ¡°Excuse me, sir, what business do you need to handle?¡± The account manager of the bank noticed this extraordinary Chinese man and immediately came over and asked. ¡°I want to see Mr. Bast (President of ABN Amro), please inform me.¡± Chen Hong said in fluent Dutch. The account manager of the bank was surprised, "Mr. President is in a meeting now. Sir, do you have an appointment?" He asked carefully. Chen Hong shook his head, "However, I think that after reading these two letters, he will definitely see me immediately." Chen Hong said, took out two letters from his pocket and handed them to the account manager. The account manager took the two letters and glanced at the envelopes before his expression immediately changed. "Please wait a moment." The account manager diligently invited Chen Hong and his party to sit down in a small reception room, and arranged for someone to bring them hot coffee, and then hurriedly went to the inner hall. Go. Chen Hong drank hot coffee, still not looking away from the crowd of people outside withdrawing money. After a while, the account manager came back, and with him was a vice president of the bank. "Dear sir, please come with me." The vice president bowed to Chen Hong diligently, "Mr. President has interrupted the meeting. He hopes to see you right away." Chen Hong nodded, stood up and followed the vice president. Arriving at another reception room of the Dutch Bank, Buster was already waiting here. When he saw Chen Hong coming in, he immediately stood up and greeted him personally. This is a living room decorated in gold and white. This living room is very famous in Amsterdam. The president of the Dutch Bank specifically ordered the visitor to be led into that room, not because he wanted to overwhelm him with its dazzling and famous splendor, but because he wanted to show his respect for the visitor. Buster personally moved an armchair for Chen Hong to sit on. The armchair was equipped with a white satin and gold embroidered chair cover, which was very expensive. Chen Hong nodded with a smile and sat down. "Nice to meet you. I think it's an honor for me to be talking to Mr. Chen Hong, right? I have never been to China, but I have always admired your father very much." The white-haired Buster said in his voice With a rare hint of impatience, "I think you are here to help me, right?" Chen Hong smiled and bowed. "You should have seen just now that we are facing an unprecedented difficult moment." Buster stood up and returned the two letters that Chen Hong had brought to him. He had already opened them and read them. ?"To be honest, I really can't believe that it was a Chinese who brought me hope. The signatures of these two letters alone should be worth millions." Buster's words made the vice president feel Extremely surprised, this sentence can actually be said to be very rude. If it weren't for the crazy performance he saw at the meeting just now, he would even think that the CEO had gone crazy. "I understand your mood." Chen Hong did not feel dissatisfied and nodded with a smile, "And you are right, I am indeed here to help you." "Please forgive me for being rude, Your Excellency, at such a moment, I have to be extra cautious." Buster looked into Chen Hong's eyes and said, "Because the reason why we are in this situation today is because we are too trusting of others." ¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 82 China¡¯s Great Savior "Can you tell me what exactly happened?" Chen Hong asked. "Your Excellency, here's the thing," Buster took a deep breath, trying to calm down, and said, "I received a letter from Gerson Breschlauder Bank in Frankfurt." "Oh? Yes. What kind of letter?" Chen Hong asked cooperatively. "This is a letter requesting financing." Buster said, "I admit that I didn't understand it all at first." "Oh?" "For this reason, I even wanted to pay him a special visit and ask him to read it. "Explain some of it to me," said Buster. "I believe I still have it with me, yes, here it is! Well, this letter requests authorization for a large loan in our bank." As Ste said, he took out the letter and handed it to Chen Hong. "Excuse me, what else needs to be explained about such a simple fact, Your Excellency?" Chen Hong asked after reading the letter. "Nothing else, Your Excellency, it's just that the amount is too big and the interest is high, but they ask for cash." "Oh? Have you verified the authenticity of this letter? I can see from the handwriting, The person who wrote this letter may be a mixed race. "Oh, the authenticity and reliability of this letter are indisputable, but when it comes to its purpose, it seems very doubtful now." said. "I saw there is also a letter of guarantee here, proving that Baron Rothschild of Frankfurt is willing to provide guarantee for this business." Chen Hong pretended to have an extremely straightforward look and tone and said, "Is it possible that Rothschild Bank Are they already considered unreliable and unable to meet their debts? That would be troublesome, because I have a considerable amount of assets in their hands. " "Rothschild Bank is the most reputable. "The bank," Buster replied with an almost mocking smile, "I'm not talking about their credit or ability to pay their debts, but it's the business they guaranteed that has pushed us to despair. "Edge." "How do you say this, Your Excellency?" Chen Hong asked. "It's very simple. That is to say, Gerson Breschlauder Bank just borrowed our cash. Soon, there was news that our bank was short of cash, and then there was a run. You have just seen it." Bass. Te smiled bitterly, "They are really as smart and cunning as foxes." "Do you mean to say that Bray Schroeder Bank deliberately caused all this?" "Yes." "Then what is their purpose? "What is it?" "Our gold, and our shares." "Breschl?der Bank wants to buy your gold and shares?" "No, it's Baron Meyer Carl Rothschild of Frankfurt." When Te said this, although his attitude was very polite, it was full of ridicule and almost to the point of being rude. Chen Hong had a gentle and elegant smile unique to the Chinese on his face, showing a straightforward look, "Then my letter" "No, these are two different things. Of your two letters, one is haha The other one is from the Earl of Telford, and the other one is from Baron Lionel Nathan Rothschild. They represent completely different meanings." Perhaps he was afraid of causing Chen Hong's misunderstanding, Buster immediately waved his hand and said. . "Then you just said that Baron Meyer Carl Rothschild of Frankfurt wants to get the gold and shares of your bank" Although Chen Hong already understood what was going on, he still asked. "Yes." The president of the Dutch Bank gave an affirmative answer. "Breischroeder has proposed to me the purchase price of gold on behalf of Baron Rothschild. Of course, I have not agreed yet." He answered An angry expression appeared again, "They are still secretly forcibly buying the stocks from our shareholders. This is robbery! Open robbery!" "How can I help you, Your Excellency?" Chen Hong smiled. , asked. "I hope to find out your purpose of coming and whether you really want to help us." Buster tried to regain his composure. He stared into Chen Hong's eyes. "Rothschild of Frankfurt wants to destroy us. Now, another Rothschild wants to help us, and I need your explanation." "Okay, Your Excellency." Chen Hong met his eyes and said, "What I want to tell you is that from the great James. After his death, any actions of Rothschild in Frankfurt had nothing to do with Rothschild in London and Rothschild in Paris, and the latter two Rothschild had nothing to do with my father. , want to help you out of the predicament, of course, we will ask for some small returns, but these returns will never affect ABN AMRO.?Business and future development. " "I understand" Buster's eyes flashed with ecstasy, and his voice began to tremble. "You just need to tell me now what you need me to do. Chen Hong said, "I will obey your orders." " "We need a lot of cash to withstand the trend of bank runs. "Buster said impatiently, "This way we don't have to sell our gold at a low price. " "I happen to have a sum of money to save. Chen Hong smiled and said, "Please help me handle it." " As Chen Hong spoke, he took out an envelope from his pocket and put it in front of Buster. Buster looked at the envelope carefully, stretched out his finger, and picked out a thick stack of paper from the envelope. Two treasury bills with a face value of one million pounds each were drawn out. Seeing these two banknotes, the vice president on the side couldn't help but shuddered and suddenly became dizzy. He looked at Chen Hong with his mouth open. His pupils were widened. Buster gingerly held the two treasury bills, took out a magnifying glass, and checked their authenticity. He checked them so carefully, if it weren't for the bank president's insanity. What he did at that time was undoubtedly an insult to Chen Hong. Chen Hong just sat there, quietly waiting for his test results. "How did you get here?" Your Excellency the Viscount? "Buster had just seen clearly that the envelope was actually full of such treasury bills, and his voice was a little unnatural when he spoke, "Do you always carry so much money with you? " "I came by carriage. Chen Hong said with a smile, "I don't do this often, today I just want to dispel your doubts." " "Oh, Your Excellency! You have helped us a lot! "Buster stood up and saluted the savior before him. "Forgive me, Your Excellency, I no longer doubt, but I can't help but express surprise. " "I understand that a banker like you will not express surprise so easily," Chen Hong said in a very polite manner. "So you believe me, right? " "Oh, Your Excellency! "Buster said loudly, "I didn't doubt it at all. " "I know that you just want to make sure that you are not taking risks, but now that we have a clear understanding and there is no longer any distrust or suspicion, then we can talk about the details of the next step of cooperation. . "Chen Hong stood up and said, "This money is just the first payment. If it is not enough, I will provide it to you again. " "I must admit to you, Your Excellency the Viscount," said, "I have always thought that I know all the rich men in Europe, but you, a Chinese, seem to have quite a lot of property, but I have nothing. known. Is your wealth a recent addition? " "No, Sir," Chen Hong replied, "On the contrary, the origin of my wealth is very ancient. But it only came into my hands in the past few years. It is therefore perfectly natural that you should be ignorant of this matter. But you will soon know better about me and my property. "When Chen Hong said the last sentence, there was a strange smile on his face. "If I guess correctly, Your Excellency Viscount, you probably like painting very much," Buster said again, in front of the Vice President It seems that his attitude is close to flattery, "At least, it can be seen from the way you paid attention to and appreciated my paintings when I came in. Since you have this hobby, you must have a dazzling collection of treasures. With your permission, I will be happy to show you my library, which contains masterpieces by the old masters. I also have several famous paintings about China, which I believe you will be interested in. This can be guaranteed, I can't stand modernist paintings. " "Very happy to. "Chen Hong smiled and nodded, "You are right to oppose modernist paintings, because they have a common shortcoming - that is, they have not been around for a long time and are not old enough. " "Then I must take you to see some beautiful portraits. You can probably tell that I have great respect for Chinese painters. " "I am willing to obey. ¡± When Chen Hong came out from the Dutch Bank, the rain had stopped, the dark clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, and the sun was casting thousands of golden rays from the clouds, shining on the body, making people feel extra warm. Chen Hong Hong looked expressionlessly at the people who were still queuing up to withdraw money at the door, and muttered thoughtfully: "Incredible. " Hearing this, Uncle Hai and the entourage around him looked very surprised. "What are you talking about, Master? "Uncle Hai asked. "Noit's nothing. Chen Hong shook his head, retracted his thoughts, and said, "Let's go." ¡± Uncle Hai and his followers did not say anything more.??, but surrounded him through the crowd and got into the carriage. They didn¡¯t know that the reason why Chen Hong said that just now was because he remembered the letter written by his ¡°relative¡± named Lin from the far east. Without this letter, he would not be here at all. Chen Hong would not have thought that precisely because of this letter, the history of Europe has been rewritten. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 83 Who leaked the news Chen Hong took a carriage out of the city and came to a village on the outskirts of the city. The village was located on the highest point of the plain. He and his entourage got off the carriage at the foot of the mountain and began to follow a winding path up the mountain. Upon reaching the top of the mountain, he found that he was blocked by a fence with green fruits and red and white flowers hanging on it. "This is it, haha, it seems my memory is not bad." Chen Hong looked for the door on the fence and soon found it. It was a small wooden door with hinges made of wicker and a hasp made of a rope and a nail. Soon he understood its mechanism, and the door opened. He then found himself in a small garden, with a hedge on one side and an ancient tower covered with ivy and dotted with wild flowers. There is a red stone path in the garden, flanked by dense box trees that have grown for many years. The path is in a figure-eight shape and winds up to form a walkway. Not a single insect rested on any of the twenty roses that formed the flower bed. None of the green insects that thrive in moist soil and destroy plants can be seen here. But this does not mean that the soil in the garden is not moist. The soil is as black as bituminous coal, and the branches and leaves on the trees grow very densely, which shows that the soil is indeed very moist; and if the natural humidity is not enough, it can be supplemented by artificial methods immediately. A large water tank was buried in the corner. There are a few frogs stationed beside the water tank, and of course they always stand on opposite sides of the tub. Not a blade of grass could be seen on the path, not a weed in the flowerbed. Although the gardener has not yet appeared, everyone can see his painstaking efforts in managing this small garden. Chen Hong closed the door, fastened the rope back to the iron nail, then stood still and looked around. Chen Hong suddenly stepped on something behind a ramshackle cart filled with leaves. The thing was originally stooped. When he stepped on it, it stood up. Then Chen Hong found that he was facing a man about fifty years old. A man about 18 years old was picking strawberries and placing them on grape leaves. There were a dozen grape leaves and about the same number of strawberries in his hand, but because he stood up too abruptly, the strawberries rolled out of his hand. "Are you picking fruits?" Chen Hong asked with a smile. "Forgive me, sir," a typical Dutch farmer said with a smile, raising his hand to the edge of his peaked cap. "I'm not up there, you know, but I just came down." "I hope I don't bother you, my friend," Chen Hong said. "Sir, let me apologize once again for delaying you." He glanced at Chen Hong's clothes, probably thinking that he was an official from the Dutch Ministry of the Interior. But he was also confused because the person standing in front of him was a Chinese. "Please rest assured, my friend, I'm here to ask you to do a small favor." Chen Hong said with a smile, "This may waste a little of your time." "Ah! My time is worthless." That The man replied with a sad smile. "It belongs to the government, I shouldn't waste it, but after receiving the signal, I can rest for an hour." He looked up at the sun in the garden, "There are still ten minutes." "That's the telegraph room there. "Really?" Chen Hong looked at the ancient tower and asked with a smile. "Yes, are you here to send an urgent message, sir?" asked the telegraph operator, who was also a gardener. "Yes, if it does not violate the rules." "Sir, ten minutes are almost over. I must go back to my duties." The telegraph operator said, "Will you please come up with me?" "I will follow you, my friend. ." Chen Hong walked into the tower. "Does it take a lot of time to learn how to send a message?" he asked. "It doesn't take long to learn it, but the work is very monotonous and boring." "How much is your salary?" "Less than two thousand, sir." "Very little." "Yes." They walked on third floor. This is the telegraph room. Chen Hong watched the reporting machine with interest. "It's very interesting," he said, "but over time, you must feel very tired of this kind of life." "Yes. But after a few years, you get used to it." "How long have you been here?" "I've been a robot for eighteen years." "You're now¡ª" "Fifty-two years old, sir." "How long do you have to serve before you can claim a pension?" "Oh, sir, thirty years. "How much is the pension?" "It's very small, sir." The telegraph operator sat down in front of the machine, "Sir, what do you want to send?"p; "Give these out." Chen Hong handed him a piece of paper and at the same time stuffed a wad of banknotes into the man's hand. "You are" "Sending this report may cause you to lose this poor position. These are your compensation." "Sir, you can't force me to do bad things." The telegraph operator protested, but Chen Hong paid attention Even though his hands were shaking, he still took the money. "I didn't ask you to do anything bad, I just asked you to do me a favor." "Sir-" Chen Hong took out another wad of bills from his pocket. "Here are ten thousand more," he said, "plus the thirty thousand already in your pocket, the total is forty thousand. You can use them to buy a piece of land and a nice little house; the rest can make you happy." "Sir, if the Ministry of the Interior finds out, I will go to jail" "I swear to God, this is not a bad thing, and not only will you not be in jail for a long time, the Ministry of the Interior will thank you. "Saved many lives." "Really?" "Listen, my friend," Chen Hong said, "I don't want to make you regret it at all, so believe me, I can swear to you that you don't." By harming anyone, you are just carrying out God's will." The telegraph operator looked at the banknotes in his hand, his face flushed, beads of sweat as big as soybeans rolled down his forehead, and he put the banknotes into his pocket. Here, he calmed down, turned the things Chen Hong handed him into telegraph signals, and sent them out one after another. "Great." Chen Hong took out his pocket watch and looked at the blue sky and white clouds outside the window, took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Prussia, suburb of Potsdam, Sanssouci Palace. Sanssouci Palace is the palace of the Prussian royal family. It was built in the 18th century for the Prussian royal family to escape from the summer. The palace has a majestic shape, with carved beams and painted pillars on the exterior walls, which is very magnificent. It is not only a majestic palace, but also a private residential palace with rococo style to meet personal needs. It is a one-story building with a mountain as its base, and a spacious terrace that allows people to reach it without having to walk many steps. Arriving at the garden, you will find your personal palace infinitely close to nature. Except during times of war, Frederick the Great lived in Sanssouci Palace from the end of April to the beginning of October every year. Apart from himself, only male guests chosen by him were allowed to live in Sanssouci Palace. The Sanssouci Palace, built in Grape Mountain, embodies the design concept of integrating people and the environment. The central part of Sanssouci Palace. The center protrudes forward in an arc shape, and the eaves are engraved with the words "SANSSOUCI". Pillars protrude from the outer wall, with statues of women in various postures attached to them. Each statue has at least one hand holding up the eaves, and the lower body is a wavy skirt, which evolves into a broken shape and gradually disappears, giving it a sense of power, dynamics and fantasy. The most attractive thing is the terraced vineyards under the central palace. About 20 sections of stairs extend from the main palace on the garden net below, which is quite green. It is very pleasant for tourists to stroll in spring and summer. Already common in the Brandenburg region as early as the 13th century, grape plantations were never used by the royal family as ornamental gardens. In Sanssouci Palace, these ordinary grape vines have become the centerpiece of the terraced terrace of the grape hill. Coupled with the small and exquisite palace on the top of the mountain, it becomes even more perfect. For Sanssouci, the most beautiful time of the year is summer. Whenever the King of Prussia stood on the Grape Mountain, he could have a panoramic view of the picturesque scenery. Behind him is the worry-free palace where he can enjoy and develop his personal talents and hobbies. On one side of Sanssouci Palace, there is a pavilion that is not grand but splendid, called "Chinesisches Haus". The China Building is a round pavilion surrounded by statues of various Asian figures. Frederick the Great was fond of various cultures and was full of curiosity and yearning for the ancient oriental country China, so he built this building. He tried his best to collect various items from the East, such as silk and porcelain, to decorate his Chinese building, striving to be luxurious in decoration to correspond to the rich and gorgeous Eastern world in his mind. But today, there is a strange atmosphere permeating the Chinese Building of Sanssouci Palace. "I want to know now, how did the Dutch know this." King William I of Prussia sullenly handed a newspaper to Bismarck. Bismarck calmly took the newspaper and took a look. Although he already knew the news on the way to Sanssouci Palace, when he saw the contents of the newspaper, his heart still skipped a beat. "The Dutch Bank encountered Frankfurt gangsters, and the Breschlaud family may be the main culprit. The Dutch government has lodged a protest" "The Dutch Bank suffered a run, and Rothschild Bank's offer to acquire its gold inventory was rejected" "Germany Roth Heald Bank secretly purchased war materials, rumors spread.The soldiers may start a war" "Spanish public debt plummeted" Bismarck saw the shocking news. He was frightened, but on the surface he remained calm. "It should be the news deliberately released by French spies, Your Majesty. " He replied. "I don't want to blame you for relying too much on your personal banker to raise military funds. King William gave him a cold look, "But, I'm very surprised, how could anyone know something that only you, me or Baron Rothschild knows?" ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 84 Bismarck and Breschroeder "As far as I know, Your Majesty, there have been fierce disputes within the Rothschild family." Cold sweat broke out on Bismarck's forehead. "The reason for this situation is the result of the fierce fighting between their families. " "You mean someone from the Rothschild family deliberately leaked the news?" King William stared at Bismarck, his thick eyebrows suddenly turning into two black knots. "Yes." Bismarck said, "Since the death of 'The Great James', the Rothschild family has shown signs of division, although it is still maintaining unity on the surface." "I can't believe that our war has not yet begun. The war within the Rothschild family is about to begin." William I sneered and walked around the room with his hands behind his back. "Do you think it is possible for them to get the gold they need from the Dutch?" William I asked. "There should be no problem with this." Bismarck immediately replied in a positive tone, "The Dutch Bank lacks cash and cannot sustain it for long." "If France's Rothschild and Britain's Rothschild take action Help them?" William I asked again. "Most of their money has been invested in grain speculation, and now there is no extra cash to help the Dutch Bank." Bismarck said, "Like this time they deliberately revealed the news to the Dutch, which actually shows that they have no money. We have no choice but to take this approach to help the Dutch. ""No matter what, Mr. Prime Minister, I don't want to see any other problems arise." William I turned around and looked at Bismarck, with a trace of anger in his voice. Some were harsh, "We have been preparing for the reunification of Germany for four years. I hope everything can be as precise as clockwork. You have to know that a tiny mistake may destroy everything." "Please, Your Majesty. Don't worry, nothing can stop us from winning." For the first time, Bismarck felt so embarrassed in front of the king, and he felt unable to express himself. "You should pay more attention to Baron Rothschild. If necessary, you can help him become the next James." William I said, "I don't want to see the leadership of the Rothschild family transferred from France to Britain. This is also for the happiness of Europe." After William I finished speaking, his eyes fell on the blue and white porcelain plate hanging on the wall. These porcelain plates are all exquisitely made of blue and white porcelain. The edges of the plates are decorated with traditional European curly grass patterns, and in the center of the plates is the black eagle emblem of the Hohenzollern royal family. These porcelains were specially fired by the Prussian royal family in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China. Such porcelain with the family emblem has always been very popular in Prussia. Many aristocratic homes have similar porcelain for decoration, even Bismarck's home is no exception. "By the way, have you heard? The emperor of the French Empire seems to have recruited a Chinese son-in-law." William I said, "I heard that he granted citizenship to Chinese businessmen in France." "I have also heard of something similar. There are rumors, but I have never heard of the existence of such a princess in the French royal family," Bismarck said. "However, it is indeed true that Chinese businessmen, not all Chinese in France, are given citizenship." "This emperor and his uncle. Same, too energetic." William I sneered, "It's a pity that his energy was not used in the right place." "This is exactly what we hoped for, Your Majesty." Bismarck felt relieved when he heard that William I changed the topic. One breath. "It would be perfect if he could give us an excuse to start a war." William I seemed to be talking to himself. "There will be excuses at any time, Your Majesty." Bismarck replied calmly. William I came to the window, looked at the scenery below the mountain, and said: "Solve the problem of military expenditure as soon as possible." "I will give you good news as soon as possible, Your Majesty." Bismarck replied immediately. But Bismarck didn't know how much he would pay for this good news. After the audience, Bismarck left Sanssouci Palace by car. When he returned to his home in Berlin, it was already very late. As soon as Bismarck entered the house, the housekeeper handed a letter into his hands. Seeing that the letter was actually written by Mrs. Breschroeder, Bismarck felt vaguely uneasy. He didn't even take off his coat, so he opened the letter hurriedly and read it. After a while, the letter fell from Bismarck's hand and fell to the ground like a dead leaf. The steward was surprised to see Bismarck looking like he was about to lose his support, and immediately stepped forward to support him. "What's wrong with you, sir? Do you need to call a doctor?" "No, I'm fine.""Maybe I'm a little tiredThank you, Herod, please pick up the letter for meI need to be alone for a while, don't let anyone disturb me" "Okay, sir." ¡± ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù At nightfall, Breschroeder, who was sitting at the table, signed his name on the last document, and he transferred all the After checking the documents carefully, he put them away and put them in the drawer. He habitually took out a small golden key and wanted to lock the drawer, but he was about to insert the key. When he was talking, he seemed to suddenly remember something, and couldn't help but shook his head with a wry smile, and put the key away. "Yes, after tonight, all this will have nothing to do with him." He first read what he wrote to his wife. The last letter - she was asleep now. After reading the letter, he felt that there were still many things he wanted to say to her, but He put the letter away again and placed it in the most conspicuous place on the table, and then I picked up the letter from Baron Meyer Carl von Rothschild and read it: "Our efforts to raise funds in the European market to buy Dutch bank stocks met with total resistance from the Dutch, and people thought that buying stocks. The funds will be used by Prussia for the war, and there are rumors in the market that our family and the Oppenheimer family may be the buyers. Clearly, your plan has failed and you haven't found the Dutch's huge source of cash yet! " "So far, there has been no substantial progress in the problems we are facing, while preparations for war are escalating. The Prussian army has begun large-scale preparations for war. Unable to find a buyer, the Prussian Ministry of Finance prepared to sell shares in the Cologne-Minden railway on the market. However, market conditions have turned into a downturn under the shadow of the war, and large-scale sales will result in serious losses of assets. Prussia announced a military alliance with Italy, and the stock market had already plummeted. You know, as soon as the war was about to begin, we had to sell all our bonds in Berlin immediately. And I just discovered that in order to solve your own troubles, you have been selling our family's bonds on a large scale! According to our original idea. Before the Prime Minister receives substantial funds, he will never rashly launch a war, so alliance with Italy does not mean that the war is about to begin. ¡­ There is no evidence that you were protecting our family¡¯s interests, and we want to hear your explanation for selling our bonds. Our telegram to you this morning stated that we do not accept your recent sale! ¡­¡± Seeing this letter full of anger and accusation, Breschlauder¡¯s bitter taste became stronger. He knew that because of his failure to snipe the Dutch Bank, the Rothschild family had abandoned him. From From the beginning, the Rothschild family did not completely trust him, even during the most intense period of cooperation before and after the Austro-Prussian War. At that time, Bismarck's war preparations against Austria required a total of approximately 60 million thalers. Raising such an astronomical war cost was both a temptation and a challenge for Breschlauder. After careful calculation and repeated consideration, Breschlauder proposed the highly controversial privatization of the Cologne-Minden Railway. This plan was opposed by many people as soon as it was introduced. These people believed that the Brayschroeder plan would achieve huge profits for the railway company shareholders, including Brayschroeder himself, at the expense of the government's long-term losses. In the project, the government will lose a total of 30 million thalers of various equity interests, in exchange for only 10 million thalers in compensation and a usable deposit of 4 million thalers. The Cologne-Minden Railway is a very profitable project among government investments and is privatized. The plan can provide emergency funds to the government in the short term, but the price paid is to sell high-quality assets at a price of less than 50% off, and at the same time, it also loses future long-term income rights. It is not a good deal for the government in any case. But Bismarck's ambition to unify Germany overwhelmed everything else. In order to prepare for a war against the behemoth Austria, he could not care about many other costs. Such a big deal was certainly not something that Breschlauder could handle, so he pulled it in again. The Oppenheimer family of Cologne and the Rothschild family of Frankfurt officially signed a contract with the Cologne-Minden Railway Company on July 18, 1865. The final result was that the government gave up the power to nationalize the railway and received 1,300. Van Taylor's compensation, in order to reward Breschlauder's contribution, Bismarck entrusted Breschlauder with the fund transfer business involved in the treaty between Prussia and Austria. The counterparty of this transfer of 2.5 million Taylor was the Austrian Roth. Hilde and Brayschroed did their part to get the 1% "management fee". After the initial excitement cooled down, Bismarck gradually realized that it would be quite some time before the funds for the Cologne-Minden Railway were available, and from Bray. Judging from the feedback after Schroeder contacted international bankers, the situation was not.View. The transfer of 9 million thalers of debt between the Rothschild family and the Cologne-Minden Railway came to a standstill because the two parties could not agree on a price. The Rothschild family believed that this was the result of Brayschroeder simply not fulfilling his duties. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 85 The secret of the mechanism puzzle Since then, the seeds of mutual distrust have been sown. And today, the seeds finally blossomed and bore fruit. Yes, I did not expect that although the Dutch bank would survive with the massive cash support of mysterious foreign aid, Baron Meyer Carl von Rothschild, who was considered to have no plan, could not stop the British Lionel. And France¡¯s Alfonso¡¯s covert support for ABN AMRO? "I privately sold off the Rothschild family's bonds to obtain cash for an urgent need, and it was really a helpless move. But now, everything is too late The only thing he feels lucky now is that he did not throw Bismarck's belongings into it. Breschroeder let out a heavy sigh, put the letter away, and threw it on the corner of the table. Now, he is bankrupt and is powerless to face the situation of losing all his money. The only thing he can do now is to use practical actions to protect his family's reputation. Breschroeder opened another drawer, revealing an exquisite golden engraved revolver. This pistol was one of the gifts given to him by Prime Minister Bismarck. Now, he is going to use this gun to end his life. Breschroeder held the pistol in his hand and looked at it blankly for a moment, then put the muzzle of the gun into his mouth and pulled the trigger hard. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù China, Fuzhou, Mawei Port, Shipping Administration Office. Lin Yizhe read the news of Brayschroeder¡¯s suicide in the newspaper. In order to get the latest news from Europe, Lin Yizhe entrusted Riyige to order Western newspapers for him. Seeing that Lin Yizhe was so willing to get in touch with Western things, Riyige was naturally happy to help, so it became his habit to deliver newspapers to Lin Yizhe. "Banker Bray Schroeder committed suicide in his house, suspected of going bankrupt due to a run on Dutch banks" "The French government purchased a large amount of military grain to prepare for war, and food prices rose. It was rumored that the Rothschild family manipulated food prices to make huge profits" " France and Prussia are once again at odds over the Spanish throne succession" Lin Yizhe looked at the newspaper reports and suppressed his inner excitement. From the moment he received the news, he knew that his first step in changing European history had been successfully taken. Sure enough, as he had expected, changing the history of Europe is far easier than changing the history of China "The situation in Europe is getting more and more tense, and war may break out one day." Riyige was browsing the newspaper, Said, "Actually, it's time for His Majesty the Emperor to teach the arrogant Prussians a lesson." Due to the rise of Prussia in Europe and its continuous challenge to France's dominance on the European continent, the French have always been hostile to the Prussians. The words can be said to represent the general thoughts of the French people. "If war breaks out, will you leave us and return to the country to fight?" Lin Yizhe asked. ¡°When the French motherland needs me, I will never back down.¡± Riyige said sternly. "I admire your patriotism very much." Lin Yizhe's expression suddenly became solemn, "So, I have something to entrust you to do. I know that only you can save France." "What did you say?" Ri Yige was shocked when he heard Lin Yizhe's words. "I have a letter and a batch of confidential documents that I need you to hand over to His Majesty the Emperor of the French Empire." Lin Yizhe said, "These documents are crucial to the fate of His Majesty the Emperor and even the entire French Empire. I hope you will "Can you help me?" "These documents are related to the fate of the empire?" Ri Yige was very smart and immediately guessed that it might be related to the current situation. "That's right." Lin Yizhe nodded and said, "I got this batch of documents by chance. From them, I learned that a war against France has been secretly planned for four years. Now, The war is about to break out. I think it is my duty to send these documents to the person who needs him most - His Majesty the Emperor of the French Empire." "A war against France that has been planned for four years?" Japan was shocked. , "So, who is this hateful enemy?" "You have just said who the enemy is." Lin Yizhe smiled slightly, "It's just that they are much more insidious and cunning than you imagined. They are preparing for this upcoming war. "We have been preparing for four years, but the peace-loving French people know nothing about it." "Damn the Prussians!" Japan raised his fist fiercely, as ifNow I just want to vent my anger on the Prussians. "I want to rush back to my motherland as soon as possible to tell His Majesty the Emperor the news." Riyige stepped forward and hugged Lin Yizhe heavily, pressed his arms with both hands, and said eagerly, "You can send those documents now "Leave it to me?" "Of course." Lin Yizhe came to a safe, opened it with a key, and took out a small traditional Chinese wooden box that contained important things, and handed it to Riyige. "I would like to remind you again, Mr. Riyige, this matter is of great importance. You must personally hand over these documents to His Majesty the Emperor. Before that, absolutely do not let anyone know about it. Do you understand?" Lin Yizhe looked at Riyige. , warned with a solemn expression. "I understand, don't worry, my friend." Ri Yige took the small wooden box with a solemn expression. He noticed that this small wooden box was made of mahogany, with a simple shape and exquisite fringe patterns carved around it. The lid of the box was also carved with intricate and delicate flowers. It was a valuable work of art in itself. It can be said that Riyige was very surprised to see Lin Yizhe using such an exquisite box to contain the letter sent to the French Emperor. "You must be curious as to why I use such a box to pack these letters, right?" Lin Yizhe seemed to have noticed his doubts and asked proactively. "Yes. Because I didn't see where its lock and key are." Riyige said. "Here." Lin Yizhe pointed to the flower pattern on the lid of the box and said with a smile. It was only then that Riyige discovered that these patterns were subdivided into small squares, and these small squares could move back and forth in the slide. "This is a machine box specially made by a skilled craftsman. It is specially used to store important documents. If you want to open it, you must put the pattern on it into a complete pattern." Lin Yizhe explained to him, "Otherwise, it will not be possible to open it. If you try to open the box by force, the mechanism inside will be activated, releasing acid and completely destroying the documents inside. " "It's not that I don't believe you, Mr. Riyige, this matter is very important, except for His Majesty the Emperor. , I don¡¯t want anyone to know about this except you and me,¡± Lin Yizhe said, ¡°So, I can¡¯t tell you how to open the box after you deliver it to His Majesty the Emperor. Just publish the method of opening the box in the Paris Times. Please remind His Majesty the Emperor to pay attention to the newspapers of those days. "I understand, don't worry, my friend." After hearing Lin Yizhe's explanation, Ri Yige felt even more. The matter was of great importance, "I promise that I will deliver this box to His Majesty the Emperor with my own hands." Lin Yizhe warned Ri Yige again. After seeing him off, he looked at the calendar, calculated the time, and took out the box. I wrote a letter to Chen Hongsala and his wife, checked it again, and after confirming that the steps for unlocking the machine box were correct, he carefully sealed the letter and sent it out. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù One month later, Chen¡¯s Manor, London, England. "Look, Lin wants us to do something strange for him again." Chen Hong smiled and showed Sara Lin Yizhe's letter, "He wants us to help him publish this in the Paris Times for a month. "Time." "What is this?" Sara asked curiously, looking at the stationery with the classical Chinese peony pattern. "This is a jigsaw puzzle in ancient China," Chen Hong said, pointing to the small squares and numbers on it. "These squares are messed up at first, but according to certain steps, they can be aligned and become a complete puzzle. "This picture is the answer to a certain puzzle." "I used to play jigsaw puzzles when I was a kid." Sara couldn't help but laugh as she recalled her childhood. "But it's not as complicated as this." "It seems that there are only a dozen grids. This puzzle has too many grids." "Yes, this is the most complicated puzzle, with eighty-one grids." Chen Hong said with a smile. As for the answer, I don¡¯t think I¡¯ll be able to open it in a year.¡± ¡°Lin is really a very smart person,¡± Sarah said, remembering the ¡°important letter¡± Lin Yizhe sent him for the first time. Do what he asks. Maybe it will bring us another opportunity to make a lot of money. " "Although I don't know what kind of medicine my niece-in-law is selling, my intuition tells me that he should be right. I think we should do what he said." Chen Hong thought of the benefits that the Chen family had gained from this financial war, and understood very well why Sarah was eager to do what Lin Yizhe asked in the letter. Not every transaction can lead to a huge profit of 200 million pounds! This time, when Sara persuaded the Chen family to join in the financial sniper war, Chen TingIn fact, Chen Hong and his son had great concerns. After the strong persuasion of Sarah and Nathan, the Chen and his son brought the Pan family of the 13th Bank and other five families to join in with a steady supply of cash. ABN AMRO successfully helped ABN AMRO to withstand the run. The Chens and their sons never thought that this little reminder from Lin Yizhe would actually allow them to obtain such huge profits and control ABN Amro Bank from then on! As for the thirteen families who did not participate, they all regretted it after hearing the news. Only this time, Sara and Chen Hong will not know that what Lin Yizhe has changed is the political map of the entire Europe! ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 86 The Troubles of Napoleon III "I just want to go to the Netherlands and go to France to arrange this matter." Chen Hong hugged Sara and said, "I will come back as soon as possible to welcome the birth of our child with you." "Yes." Sara She kissed him back, bit his ear gently, and smiled softly, "If you go to Paris, it doesn't matter if you stay a little longer. The children there also need their father's company." Chen Hong blushed slightly and smiled. , couldn't help but hug her tightly. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù France, Paris, Tuileries Palace, Place Napoleon. The Tuileries Palace is the royal palace of the Second French Empire. It is a long palace facing north and south, which is very magnificent. The main building of the palace has two floors. The first floor is a public space for holding ceremonial activities, and the second floor is equipped with private spaces such as the emperor's bedroom and living room. There is an attic roof above the second floor. The central facade of the building is a round dome, and the two wings are French square domes. The Tuileries Garden is modeled after the gardens in Florence, Italy, with a symmetrical layout and is connected to the Louvre by a flower gallery. After the outbreak of the French Revolution, the Tuileries Palace was successively occupied by the National Convention and the Committee of Public Safety. After the Coup of Brumaire, Napoleon declared the Tuileries Palace the official residence of the First Consul. After Napoleon became emperor in 1804, the Tuileries Palace was renamed the Royal Palace. During the reign of Napoleon I, the interior of the Tuileries palace was extensively renovated. During the French July Revolution in 1830, the Tuileries Palace was besieged by Paris citizens for the third time, and Charles X fled to Versailles. The subsequent establishment of the July Dynasty still used the Tuileries Palace as its royal palace. The Tuileries Palace was looted and destroyed during the 1848 revolution. The Second Republic established after the revolution designated the Elysee Palace as the presidential palace. However, in 1851, Louis Bonaparte launched a coup, changed the republic to an imperial system, and called himself Napoleon. Three generations later, the Tuileries Palace once again became a royal palace and ushered in its golden age. Napoleon III carried out large-scale repairs, renovations and redecorations of the palace buildings. The palace was splendid, luxurious and spectacular, and various grand celebrations were often held. , ceremonies, banquets and garden parties. During the period of Napoleon III, the expansion project of the Tuileries Palace-Louvre complex that lasted for half a century was completed, and the huge "Place Napoleon" was built in front of the palace. During the urban reconstruction project of Paris presided over by Baron Haussmann, the facade shape of the Tuileries Palace became the object of imitation of major public buildings, hotels, and apartments built along the main thoroughfares of Paris. This style is called the "Second Empire Style" The architectural style even spread to Britain and America. At this time, tens of thousands of petitioners gathered in the square. The crowd held banners and chanted various slogans, demanding that their emperor go to war with Prussia. If a Chinese of later generations travels here, he will find that the scene in Napoleon Square is exactly the same as some patriotic parades in his original time and space. It¡¯s just that this time, no matter how angry and patriotic the French were, they didn¡¯t want to rob their compatriots. "Bismarck went too far this time. Did he really think that Prussia could defeat France?" Listening to the waves of petition slogans coming from the window, Napoleon III looked at the hand in his hand with a gloomy face. A report, he said to himself. "So, Your Majesty, you should listen to the advice of the generals and the call of the people, teach the Prussians a harsh lesson, and let them know who is the real master of this continent." Queen Eugenie said. After hearing the Queen¡¯s words, the long-suppressed anger in Napoleon III¡¯s heart rose again. It was only now that he discovered that France at this time did not even have a single ally when facing the aggressive Prussia. Among the losers of the Austro-Prussian War, the most useless one must be Napoleon III. He watched the rapid rise of Prussia under his eyes. Under Bismarck's strategic deception, France not only did not receive any substantial "neutral compensation", but was ridiculed and ridiculed by Bismarck on the Luxembourg issue. The mistake Napoleon III made in alienating Austria was actually the same as the one in Chinese history when King Huai of Chu was tricked by Zhang Yi into severing diplomatic relations between Chu and Qi by offering him "six hundred miles of land for trade". Britain, which has always been proficient in playing the balance of power game, is not as keen as it should be on the dangerous prospect that Prussia is about to unify Germany and emerge as Britain's biggest challenger. Britain was still fooled by the bluffing Napoleon III, and overestimated the strength of the French Second Empire. The Suez Canal, which France started construction in 1859, was completed and opened to navigation in 1869. Britain considered this a direct threat to the Middle East and India under its rule: cutting off the communication line between the British mainland and the Indian colonies would be equivalent to cutting off the backbone of the British Empire, which Britain could not tolerate under any circumstances. Therefore, the strategically short-sighted British government used Prussia as a counterweight to France and gave the green light to Prussia's unification of Germany.British concerns about France trumped concerns about German unification. Since the disastrous defeat in the Crimean War, Tsarist Russia has had cold relations with Britain and France. It maintains a neutral attitude on the surface, but actually supports Prussia's war against France in order to reap the benefits of the enemy and avenge it. The slow and closed-minded Tsar was focusing on fanning the flames in the Balkans to make some petty profits, and did not completely pay attention to Prussia, the former anti-French ally, and the dozens of loose German confederation small countries. Austria was newly defeated and its finances were on the verge of bankruptcy. Although it wanted to support France in retaliating against Prussia, it was unable to do so. Napoleon III now knew in his heart that he was not a great strategist, he was just a lucky adventurer, and Bismarck was the same, and Bismarck's luck was that he effectively caught the strategic negligence of his opponents, and he took advantage of it. These oversights allowed Prussia to rise rapidly in front of France. After the Austro-Prussian War, both Napoleon III and Bismarck knew that it would be impossible for Prussia to complete the unification of Germany without defeating the powerful France. War between Prussia and France would be inevitable. But, is France ready for war? "Your Majesty, it's time for you to take action against the Prussians." Queen Eugenie said again. Napoleon III was hesitating. At this time, a palace attendant came to inform, "Your Majesty, Colonel Japanese is asking for an audience." "Oh, I remembered. He just came back from China and said he had important affairs to report. I have made an appointment. I¡¯ll meet him at this time,¡± Napoleon III said, remembering today¡¯s schedule. Queen Eug¨¦nie seemed a little dissatisfied with Napoleon's hesitation. She had no plans to meet with Napoleon III. After hearing the news, she bowed and left. Looking at the queen¡¯s haughty back as she left, Napoleon III couldn¡¯t help but sigh secretly in his heart. Of course he understood why Queen Eugenie was so eager to demand war with Prussia. The Queen is determined to fight for the throne of her son Louis. After a while, Ri Yige walked in under the leadership of the palace attendants. "Oh, it's you, Colonel Riyige. How about it? What good news did you bring me from China?" After Napoleon III accepted Riyige's audience ceremony, he casually invited Riyige to sit down. Riyige couldn't help being surprised when he saw that the emperor looked very haggard. Of course he didn't know that Napoleon III was currently suffering from various diseases such as arthritis, nephritis and bladder stones, and his health was no longer what it was when he last visited him. "Your Majesty, I have something very important to give to you." Riyige said, placing the machine box that Lin Yizhe gave him in front of Napoleon. "Haha, Colonel Rieger, where did you get this cipher box? This is a very precious thing." Napoleon III immediately recognized the identity of the box, "I remember that the genius Leonardo da Vinci once served as the Pope's I have made something similar, but it seems to be much smaller than this." He moved the wooden square on the lid with interest. "This box contains information about the Prussian conspiracy against the great France." Japan was eager to let Napoleon III know what was in the box, and told Napoleon the purpose of his visit. The Third raised his head in surprise. "Then please open it, Colonel Japanese." Napoleon III straightened up and said. Riyige took out a copy of the "Paris Times" from his pocket, found the page with the answer to the puzzle, and handed it to Napoleon III. "I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I won't open it." Ri Yige said with a bit of embarrassment. "Okay, let the Intelligence Department send a few people over." Napoleon III took the newspaper and looked at it with some humor and said. After a while, several "experts" from the Ministry of Intelligence came and started to work according to the prompts on the answers to the puzzles in the newspaper. He was obviously not very talented in this area. After playing with it for almost two hours, the pattern on the lid of the box was finally put together. come out. Finally, when the pattern on the box lid formed a complete Chinese peony flower pattern, there was a soft "click" sound and the box lid popped open. Napoleon III was obviously a little impatient at this time. He couldn't wait to open the lid of the box without waiting for the experts from the Ministry of Intelligence to check whether there was anything dangerous inside. A thick stack of documents was exposed inside. The top letter from Napoleon III was on the top. Just as he was about to open it, his eyes were attracted by a pencil drawing below. He picked up the small painting and looked at it carefully. When heWhen he figured out what the weapon drawn above was, his expression immediately changed. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 87 War and the Birth of New Life That's a "Li Fei platoon gun"! The Liffy volleyball gun is the product of certain improvements made by French Colonel Liffy to the "Montigny" volleyball gun, so this volleyball gun is more commonly known as the Liffy volleyball gun in France. The barrels of the Lifei platoon gun were reduced from 37 to 25, and the ammunition was replaced with "Xia Saibo" rifle ammunition. In the French arsenal, the Liffy volleyball guns were produced under very strict confidentiality regulations. After the manufacturing was completed, the volleyball guns were immediately covered tightly with oilcloth, and then escorted by armed guards to the arsenal for storage. This secrecy system has reached an outrageous level. Only those engaged in volleyball manufacturing have the opportunity to see and learn to use them. Most French officers and soldiers have never even heard of this thing. In fact, what the French considered was that once the news of equipping the French army with volleys of guns was made public, it would arouse Prussia's vigilance. Prussia won a complete victory in the Austro-Prussian War in 1866 with the "Dreiser" rifle invented by Prussian John Nicholas von Dresser - the world's first bolt-action striker-action rifle. It was a groundbreaking infantry weapon at the time. Seeing the invincibility of the Prussian army using the Dreiser rifle, European countries immediately paid great attention to this new rifle and soon followed suit. The front-loading rifle soon disappeared in Europe. The French originally wanted to equip their infantry with Chassebou rifles, which were equipment that France originally planned to use to check its opponents in the arms race. However, the French found that in a new war-breaking environment, they had to replace the entire French army with new rifles. There was simply no time. A series of political events in 1867 foreshadowed the inevitable future war between Prussia and France. Napoleon III wanted to defeat Prussia and become the military overlord of the European continent. He believed that the morale of the French army was affected by Prussia's new equipment (i.e., the German Lesser bolt-action striker-action rifle) must be counterbalanced by adopting new equipment of its own. At that time, the American Gatling gun attracted the attention of Napoleon III, and the performance of the gun also won his favor. However, France's sense of national honor made him unable to tolerate the French army equipping a foreign weapon. But despite this, after Napoleon III saw the Gatling gun at the 1867 Paris World's Fair, he ordered the gun to be taken to Versailles for testing in front of him. The Gatling machine gun at that time had undergone some improvements from Gatling, but the French ammunition design was relatively backward. The test results were unsatisfactory, and Napoleon III failed to insist on considering the issue of installing Gatling, but continued to use the Liffey platoon gun as the standard weapon of the French army. At present, the French army has equipped nearly 200 Lifei platoon guns. At this time, the French army had already begun a slightly chaotic mobilization. These volley guns are still stored in arsenals everywhere. Although some personnel in the French army have received training in the use of volley guns, the number is small and quite scattered, and most people still know nothing about this weapon. Senior army commanders, including Marshal MacMahon and Marshal Bazan, did not know that the French army had been equipped with this weapon. And now, the emperor himself saw its picture in a mysterious Chinese wooden box! Napoleon III was filled with shock at this time. He put down the drawing in his hand and did not open the letter immediately. Instead, he picked up the document below and read it. Ri Yige carefully observed the emperor's face. He noticed that the emperor's face became more and more gloomy when he saw something similar to a plan inside. "Colonel Rieger, where did you get these?" Napoleon III asked. Riyige vividly described the experience of obtaining these precious documents to Napoleon III. Of course, he did not forget to praise their original owner Lin Yizhe in front of the emperor. "Your Majesty, you don't doubt the authenticity of the information revealed in these documents, do you?" Seeing the uncertain look on the emperor's face, Ri Yige asked carefully. "No, I have no doubts about the authenticity of these documents. In fact, they are so real that I can't even imagine" Napoleon III shook his head with a wry smile and did not continue. Just the contents of these documents he saw just now had already set off a violent storm in his heart. He no longer has the mind to think about the source of these documents. What he is thinking about now is how to prevent the French Empire from suffering a total defeat in this war that is destined to break out. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù July 6, 1870, Kreisau Manor, Prussia, Silesia. In the study room, a thin soldier with light yellow hair and blue eyes was standing in front of the table, silently staring at the manuscript he had just written. This silent man is General Helmut Carl Bernhard von Moltke, the brains of the Prussian Army. ¡°¡­The French army will launch an attack first, and the direction of attack will definitely be Alsace and Lorraine, especially across the Rhine near Strasbourg.?, because this is a protrusion in the southeast of France, directly facing the German land on the east bank of the Rhine. Based on the situation of the French railway, I can calculate that the Strasbourg railway is not capable of gathering the entire main force of the French army. More than half of the French army - about 150,000 people - should be a little west and north of Strasbourg. Get off the bus and assemble in Metz, in the heart of France. In this way, the French Army Group Metz and Army Group Strasbourg are bound to be separated by the Vosges Mountains. I will concentrate our three armies behind the Rhine River in front of Metz and Strasbourg, and will not take the initiative to attack, because I want the Vosges Mountains to separate the French army, and do not want the mountains to separate my attacking troops. Once we determine the direction and strength of the French army's attack, we can concentrate our forces to defeat the separated French armies, and then attack in the general direction of Paris. ¡­My general principle is still: wherever you find the main force of the French army, concentrate your efforts to defeat it. As for how to do it specifically, you don¡¯t have to worry about it. Because for many years, I have instilled in our army the same battle principles: the troops that engage the enemy first strive to pin the opponent, and other troops will take the initiative to move closer as soon as they hear the sound of artillery, and then outflank the enemy from behind. I believe that every Prussian officer would do this on the battlefield" Moltke finished reading the manuscript, nodded, put them away and put them in a folder. After doing all this, he came to the window , opened the window, looked at the red sun outside, closed his eyes, took a deep breath of the fresh air outside, and quietly bathed himself in the warm sunshine. At this moment, his mood was extremely special. Relaxed. The day he has been waiting for for four years is about to come. After many years of research and implementation, Prussia's war plan has reached the point of perfection. Now is the excuse for war. He came in and brought him an invitation. He took it and looked at it. It was Bismarck's invitation. The Prime Minister seemed to be in a good mood right now. He planned to hold a family dinner on July 13 and invited Mao Qi to attend. Qi nodded and placed the invitation on the table. He was actually not too interested in this type of banquet, but the reason why Bismarck invited him was probably to ask him further about the war. He returned to the chair and continued to think with his genius brain, without thinking about what would happen at the banquet that day. ¡ù July 18, 1870, London, Rothschild Bank, General Manager¡¯s Office ¡°Madam! telegraph! From Paris! "A young clerk rushed into the office like a gust of wind and handed a piece of paper to Sarah, who was sitting on the chair processing documents. At this time, Sarah was close to giving birth, her face looked very pale, and her forehead Beads of sweat continued to ooze out. When she heard the clerk's voice, she turned her head, took the note and read it. The telegram contained only a few words: "The French government has decided to declare war on Prussia tomorrow. " "Inform the exchange quickly and sell the government bonds! "Sarah's eyes flashed with excitement and she ordered loudly. As soon as Sara finished speaking, there was a sudden cramping pain in her abdomen. She couldn't help but moaned and held the table tightly with both hands. "Mrs. ! " "Hurrycall the doctor" Sarah's face was covered with big beads of sweat. She knew that it must be the excitement and excitement just now that caused the fetal gas. "Ah! ¡ª¡ª" Along with the tremors in her abdomen, Sarah couldn't help but scream loudly. "Quick! Call a doctor! "A group of people instantly became a mess. Soon, several young people rushed out of the bank gate and rushed towards the corner of the street. Soon, at the door of the nearest small clinic, several people dragged He pushed and pulled a young doctor out. ¡°Doctor Albert is on a medical visit. I am just an intern and have no medical qualifications¡± ¡°Please, doctor! Maternity is very dangerous now! "When Dr. Evans, an intern, was dragged to Sarah by several young people, he couldn't help being surprised when he saw her lying on the chair crying out in pain. Although he was still a solid doctor without a medical license , but he has already seen that if he does not help the mother to give birth to the child immediately, the lives of both mother and child will be in danger. ¡°Don¡¯t touch her casually! quick! Clear the table! Let her lie flat on it! " "Bring a basin of water! Keep it warm! Not too hot! " "Madam, don't be nervous. Madam, take a deep breath. Madam, take a deep breath. " "Madam, spread your legs, yes, slowly, that's it, yes, madam. " "Don't be nervous, madam, take a deep breath first."When inhaling deeply, please gradually exert force to raise the abdomen, and exhale slowly to reduce pain. " "Don't be nervous, madam, I have already determined the fetal position" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please add it to your collection! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 88 A bad start Finally, along with the loud cries of a baby, a young new life came into the world. "She is really a young lady" Sarah looked at the cute baby girl who was still crying in her arms, and lovingly gave her the first kiss since she came into this world. After finishing his work, Evans washed his blood-stained hands, packed his things and left quietly. At this time, people in the room gathered around Sarah and her daughter, sharing the surprise of the birth of new life. No one noticed the departure of the young intern doctor. When he returned to the clinic, his teacher, Dr. Albert, had returned. "Where have you been?" "Iwent to help a pregnant woman who gave birth prematurely" "What? Who gave you permission to go to the clinic?" "Sir, please listen to me. If I don't help her, it is very likely that she and Her children will all die" "Shut up! You went to the hospital behind my back, and you dare to make excuses!" "Sir, if I ignore it, two innocent lives will be lost, and God will not forgive me! "Get out! Get out of here!" Evans packed up his belongings and left Dr. Albert's clinic and came to the street. Now, he no longer knows where to go. Evans was walking aimlessly on the street. He saw a newsboy selling newspapers, so he bought a newspaper and started reading it. "France announced that it has given up its territorial claims to Belgium" "The contents of Ames's telegram to Berlin were published. France was humiliated and war seemed inevitable" I saw that the newspapers were full of news about the tense situation in Europe and the imminent war. , Evans felt a little disturbed inexplicably and put the newspaper away. However, when he thought of the baby girl who passed through his hands and was born safely in the office, he still felt a sense of relief in his heart. War kills people. He doesn¡¯t understand why people want war. For him, the birth of a new life is something worthy of joy and concern. Evans was walking forward slowly when a carriage came quickly and stopped next to him. He was feeling strange when an old Chinese man with long braids opened the car door and jumped out. When he saw Evans, a hint of joy appeared on his face. "Are you Mr. Evans?" the old man asked in fluent English. "Yes." Evans nodded. "Please get in the carriage!" the old man said happily, "the mistress of our family wants to see you." Evans hesitated for a moment, then got into the carriage. When Evans arrived at Chen¡¯s house and saw that Sara holding the child was the pregnant woman he had delivered in the office of the general manager of Rothschild Bank, he suddenly understood. "Hello, Mr. Evans." Sarah hugged her daughter and saluted Evans, "I'm so happy to see you again." "Me too, Madam." Evans bowed in return. "Thanks to you today, I really don't know how to thank you." "Seeing that you and your child are safe is the greatest happiness God has given me. You were born prematurely, so you must take good care of your body and supplement your nutrition in time. "Would you like to be our family's personal doctor?" "What did you say? Madam?" "I know this is presumptuous, but I know you are an excellent doctor, so I can't help but ask you. Such a request." "Thank you, madam, but I don't have a medical license yet" "That's not a problem. I'm asking you if you are willing to be our family's personal doctor?" "That would be my great honor, madam. " At this moment, Chen Hong, who is far away in Paris, does not know that his daughter has come to this world more than 20 days early, nor does he know the danger that Sarah and her daughter have experienced. He had also just learned that France would declare war on Prussia the next day. Moreover, his father-in-law, the emperor, has decided to take the crown prince Louis to the expedition in person. Chen Hong couldn¡¯t understand why Napoleon III went into such a big fight over a telegram this time. In 1868, the Spanish mutiny overthrew Queen Isabella II. In 1870, when the Spanish chose their king, they took into account Prince Leopold, a distant relative of the Prussian Hohenzollern family in Swabia. Naturally, the French government and the public were worried about the consequences of 350 years ago. The situation in which the Bousburg family, who held the German and Spanish thrones, surrounded France was repeated, and the French government protested strongly. King William of PrussiaThey were actually not enthusiastic about their relatives inheriting the Spanish throne and declared that they would not support it (this greatly disappointed Bismarck). France refused to give up and insisted on King William's explicit guarantee. At the time, this could be said to be an insult to the honor of the nobility, and King William naturally refused. Prime Minister Bismarck and Chief of Staff Moltke had long wanted to go to war with France. Bismarck's slightly changed tone of the refusal telegram "Emes Telegram" easily aroused the great anger of Napoleon III and the French people (despite Lin Yizhe's secret message) The letter reminded, but Napoleon III still did not suppress his anger). Without preparation for war, the hot-headed French people asked the emperor to punish the Prussians, and Napoleon III agreed to the people's request. The war between France and Prussia began in earnest. Most French people don¡¯t know that Bismarck and Moltke have been waiting for this day for four years. Prussia's war preparations were much more complete and detailed than those of the French. After years of research and several implementations, the Prussian general mobilization plan could be said to be flawless. In just 20 days, all 385,000 Prussian troops were mobilized. The assembly is as accurate as clockwork, no more and no less every day. The Prussian Army Field Corps is divided into three armies, from north to south: Steinmetz's 1st Army of 60,000 people, which has two corps and one cavalry division; Prince Frederick William's The 2nd Army has 130,000 people and is under the jurisdiction of the 3rd, 4th and 10th Armies, the Guards Division and two Cavalry Divisions. The 3rd Crown Prince's Army has 130,000 people and is under the jurisdiction of the 5th and 11th Prussian Armies and the 1st and 2nd Bavarian Armies. Army, W¨¹rttemberg Division, Baden Division. The headquarters commanded by King William and Chief of General Staff Moltke were stationed in Mainz, directly controlling the 60,000-strong reserve force composed of the Prussian 9th Army and the Saxon 12th Army. In fact, the French army at the beginning of the war had far more war experience than the Prussian army. Prussia had not fought a war for 50 years before the Danish War, while France defeated Russia in the Crimean War and easily won the war with China in the Far East. Italy's defeat of Austria and the colonial war in North Africa could be described as "the invincible enemy in the world." Marshals like Bazin and McMahon are all men who have been tested by war and have made outstanding achievements. However, war experience is useless if there is no brain to summarize and improve. This brain can be the genius mind of an individual commander, or the "brain of the army" called the General Staff. What the French army lacks is precisely this brain. Since the beginning of the general mobilization, the French army has experienced endless nightmares: a typical French soldier may live in Lyon, but he has to go to Algeria, North Africa, to collect equipment and uniforms, and then carry these things to the southwestern France. Check in at the Brittany Peninsula, then regroup and drive to Chalon in northeastern France. The result is that generals cannot find troops, soldiers cannot find guns, fortresses cannot find ammunition, and regiments cannot find food. The French army's war plan was exactly as Moltke expected: Marshal MacMahon's Army Group was concentrated in the Strasbourg salient, and Marshal Bazin's 135,000-strong Rhine Army Group was concentrated in Metz, which was soon personally commanded by Napoleon III. . In addition, the French army also assembled a reserve army at Chalon, 90 miles west of Metz and 90 miles into the hinterland of France. It may be that the previous "invincible" combat experience gave the French extreme self-confidence. The French soldiers actually believed that Prussia was vulnerable. Before the assembly was completed, they crossed the Rhine in a majestic, high-spirited and chaotic manner. Marshal McMahon's Strasbourg Army on the South Road captured Weissenburg with only one division on August 4. The 5th Army of the Prussian Crown Prince's 3rd Army immediately counterattacked, with two other corps assisting, with 50,000 troops. Against 6,000 French troops, the French army was attacked, the division commander was killed, and almost the entire division was destroyed. The next day, 15 miles to the southwest, the Prussian 5th Army, which continued to advance, crashed into the position of the French 6th Army, where a total of 42,000 infantry and 6,000 cavalry from 5 French infantry divisions and 1 cavalry division were assembled. Before the battle, the French army itself was in chaos: they had neither reconnaissance nor sentry posts, and only 6,000 rations for the 50,000-strong army. The French soldiers who cared about the rights and welfare of their citizens complained a lot, but finally managed to transport a large amount of food that morning. , the French soldiers were cooking, and the Prussian army arrived. The leading troops of the Prussian 5th Army entered the battle without pause. Soon the armies of the 3rd Army arrived and entered the battle one after another. McMahon's Strasbourg Army units also came to reinforce, so an encounter eventually evolved into The battle between the main southern armies of the two armies began. In this battle, the French soldiers performed extremely bravely, and the Prussian armies also invested their troops one after another and fought hard. The two sides fought fiercely for days, with no outcome in sight. The Prussian 11th Army penetrated into the rear of the French army according to a predetermined plan. McMahon was afraid of being surrounded and ordered a retreat. Two French cavalry brigades serving as cover charged the Prussian army's dense formation and suffered three-quarter casualties. In these two days of battle, the French army lost a total of 25,000 people. The losses of the Prussian army were more serious than those of the French army, but strategically the Prussian army won a victory: McMahon was forced to retreat from Strasbourg, ignoring the Bazin Army Group in the north across the Vosges Mountains, and retreated all the way to the west. After passing Metz, they retreated to Xia Long in the rear. The French offensive was extremely unsound from the beginning.profit. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! All kinds of requests! Text Chapter 89 The Emperor¡¯s Retreat The French attack on the northern route, which was concentrated in Metz to the west and north, was also unsuccessful. On August 2, the main force of the French Army of the Rhine attacked Saarbr¨¹cken on the east bank of the Rhine without even pre-battle reconnaissance. Three companies of the Prussian defenders resisted for a while and then retreated. The French newspaper boasted that "the heroic French soldiers crushed the Prussian Army 3 A teacher!¡± The original Prussian plan was for the 1st and 2nd armies to resist the main force of the French army, and for the 3rd army to outflank the French army's retreat from the south. Upon hearing the battle in Saarbr¨¹cken, General Steinmetz, commander of the 1st Army, could not hold back and immediately sent troops to attack, so the Prussian 2nd Army also dispatched from Kaiserslautern to respond. On August 4, the leading troops of the Prussian 1st Army encountered the French army retreating from Saarbr¨¹cken. The Prussian 14th Division took the lead in fighting without waiting for orders from superiors and attacked the French army's established positions, causing heavy casualties. , but the Prussian troops nearby heard the sound of artillery and came to the rescue immediately according to tradition. Although the French army had a strength advantage, due to the surprise of the Prussian army and the lack of assistance from friendly neighbors, the commander of the 3rd Army, General Frossard, was worried that his position was too prominent. Decided to retreat at night. In this battle, the Prussian army lost 4,500 people and the French army lost 2,000 people. In terms of losses, the Prussian army was larger, but strategically, due to this battle and the Battle of Wools in the south, the main force of the French Army of the Rhine was in an isolated and prominent position, so that the morale of the French army began to waver. In the two battles of Saarbr¨¹cken and Wools, the Prussian army did not pursue them. They had figured out the French army's situation and were preparing to find the Rhine Army in Metz, France, according to the established plan for a decisive battle: the 1st and 2nd armies retreated and faced the French army. Army, causing the French to retreat to the Messe base. After defeating the French Army of Strasbourg, the 3rd Army of the South was outflanking the French right wing, and the army gathered. The 180,000-strong Army of the Rhine, the main force of the French field army, is now huddled in Metz without knowing where to go. At this time, Napoleon III realized that the French army was too prominent and decisively ordered a retreat. At this time, the Prussian army was preparing to cross the Moselle River on both sides of Metz and detour the two wings of the French army. At this time, the French High Command was still in the dark. It only knew that Metz was short of food and suggested retreating, but at this time Napoleon III had made up his mind to retreat westward. His intention was to first retreat to Verdun 40 miles west, and then retreat 50 miles west to join Charles McMahon's Army. Unlike the single-minded attack at the beginning of the war, Napoleon III was very determined to retreat at this time, as if he had become a different person, which surprised his generals. British war correspondent Francis Anthony attributed Napoleon III's performance to the fact that the heavy casualties caused by the heavy artillery fire of the Prussian army to the French army affected the emperor's will to fight: "it took the commanders two weeks to get their troops to the At the national border, the emperor firmly ordered them to retreat It was half past five on a Sunday. His Majesty, accompanied by his attendants, came down the steps. He was wearing a military uniform: a long leather jacket. He wore boots, a military coat that was sure to get hot on a summer night, and a handsome round cap. For two weeks, he received good news before the French army defeated the Prussian army and advanced towards the hinterland. He also wrote to Queen Eugenie that he believed that "this war will be over, as long as God does not obviously favor Prussia, and I am sure that this will not happen." However, it happened to be this night that he experienced his life. In the first desperate moment, he had just settled in a small house when news of the defeat on the front line came. On this day, two cavalry brigades had a fierce battle with the Prussian army near his place of residence. There were many casualties in the fighting. Later, the emperor received the second bad news: General Albert, the commander of the Guards Cavalry Brigade, was seriously injured, so the emperor immediately got into the carriage (his health did not allow him to ride a horse) and went to the vicinity of the battlefield. A temporary field hospital was set up. Two hours later, he found Awaibe at a farmer's house. He was still alive, but he had been shot in the thigh. Soon after, he met another brigade commander, General Benoit. Benoit also experienced a fierce battle, but was not injured. The emperor was relieved. After returning, he was very angry at the generals who desperately threw the cavalry into a massacre that could not produce a significant tactical victory. Accusing them of 'poor command, abusing the bravery of our soldiers who were ready to die, using only fists and no brains'" "Two days later, on the side of the road from Verdun to Metz, Gravelotta and Saint-Principe A great battle was fought between the two villages. The French troops withdrew from their positions before dawn, and the Prussians and their allies were victorious, but the morale of the French was very low. Standing at the side of the Emperor¡ªseeing for myself the panic of the French infantry as they fled under heavy enemy fire in a battle in which Prussia and her allies suffered twenty-two thousand casualties. There were also more than 10,000 casualties. The emperor was extremely shocked by this terrible massacre. "On August 10, the crown prince saw his father again in Lovat. They had not seen each other for two weeks. , the crown prince discovered that his father was depressed because of the heavy casualties in the army.?But no one doubted victory. The emperor lost his usual calmness. He watched the battle anxiously and became excited. He ordered Marshal Bazin's army to retreat as soon as possible. For him, it was only safe to retreat to Chalon" "In the early morning of the 11th, heavy fog filled the air, indicating that there would be clear weather. As soon as the fog cleared, hundreds of Prussian cannons opened fire on the French positions on the east bank of the river and on the meadows. The emperor's position could overlook the entire battlefield. He and Marshal Bazin stood on a hillock, but this time much closer to the main battlefield. On the hillside above, he could see with his telescope only three kilometers away. A mighty and majestic battle unfolded at his feet, like a miniature three-dimensional image of a statue in a museum. ¡± ¡°Across the entire battlefield, artillery flashed with fire and spewed out clouds of smoke. The hail-like shells and shrapnel, especially the latter with some small white smoke, looked like balloons. They would remain in the air for a while after they exploded, which was a response to the French war-like greetings. . The piercing sound of machine guns could be heard from the chaos, drowning out all the noise of the battle" "The French soldiers still fought very bravely, but they could not withstand such terrible artillery fire, groups of infantry and cavalry and artillerymen crowded in the position, some of them crowded forward to the front, others retreated under the suppression of enemy fire as the range of the guns shortened, wounded and unwounded personnel, orderly infantry The echoes of artillery shells exploding in the forest or treetops were intertwined with the whistling of bullets from both sides flying overhead, and clouds of dust eclipsed the sun. " "The numerically superior Prussian army extended its front and detoured the French right wing. Bazin ordered the French army to retreat to a safe area and break away from the Prussian army. This battle once again demonstrated the tactical power of defense. When the French Guards, an elite force composed of nearly 30,000 infantrymen, formed a battle formation to attack, in just over 20 minutes before the soldiers of this army fell down to fight back at the enemy, they More than 8,000 people were killed and injured under the artillery bombardment of the Prussian army. They refused to advance towards the Prussian army's front line. The Prussians repelled the attack at a negligible cost, and most of the casualties inflicted on the French Emperor's Guard were due to the Prussian army's use of its perfect breech-loading guns. " "This battle caused the Prussian army to lose 20,000 people and the French army to lose 32,000 people. The loss rate of both sides accounted for a little more than 10% of their combatants. Bazin was determined to retreat to a safe area. The vast majority of the Prussian army was deployed in the area east of the Moselle, which allowed Bazin to easily withdraw from Metz and move southeast; but by that time, he did not have a retreat plan, he just carried out it mechanically The emperor's retreat order required his troops to rest for a few days before retreating to the southeast. " "By this time, Bazin had lost half of the French army. It illustrates Bazin's utter shyness when assuming the important task of conducting. He had become what the French call a 'softie'; overcome by duty and adversity, he had lost the ability to take decisive action and relied solely on familiar terrain and fortresses and the temporary shelter they could provide." The French army was determined to retreat, but it was delayed in its execution and was delayed for three hours in chaos. Fortunately, it was able to safely withdraw to the other side before the bridge on the Moselle River was washed away by the flood. The Prussian army did not detect the French army's movement at first, but planned to cross the Moselle River and continue westward for a far-reaching encirclement. However, Major General Goltz's brigade of the Prussian 7th Army discovered that the French army was intending to retreat, so they took the initiative to catch up and opened fire. Then, General Manteuffel's 1st Army also entered the battle. After an encounter, the Prussian army lost 8,000 people, the French army lost another 6,500 people. Although the French army's losses this time were smaller, the French army's retreat was almost stopped by the Prussian army. In Paris, Queen Eugenie, the regent, was furious when she learned that the front line had suffered a disastrous defeat and that the French army was retreating. She repeatedly requested the high command to order to prevent the French army from retreating, and she also sent a telegram to Napoleon III, asking her husband to stop the retreat. , but Napoleon III ignored her angry accusations. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 90 Persistence The next day, the almost frightened French Emperor Napoleon III had handed over the post of Commander-in-Chief (who not only commanded the Army of the Rhine but also the Army of Chalon) to Marshal Bazin. Now he and his entourage broke away from the army and rushed to Chalon, instructing Bazan to lead the troops. The large force retreated from southeast to west toward Xialong according to the original plan. On the same day, the Prussian army, which had just intercepted the retreating French army, did not know that this was the total retreat of the 180,000-strong Army of the Rhine. They thought the French army was small and continued to attack some French troops stranded east of Metz. General Braddock's cavalry brigade charged into the dense formation of the French army. This charge later became known as "Blaidau's Death Charge". The Prussian army managed to break through two dense fire nets of the French army, but was surrounded by the French cavalry. In the end, only half of the troops broke through and fought back. Later in the Yellon Valley, there was another battle involving 8,000 cavalry from the Prussian and French armies charging head-on. On the third day, the Prussian 3rd Army launched another fierce attack on the French army. These three days of fighting are the fateful Battle of Fairville. Both sides are now facing their own bases: the French army wants to escape to the west, while the Prussian army wants to push the French army back to Metz east. The fortress was a desperate battle for the French army. In this battle, the Prussian army lost 23,000 people and the French army lost 42,000 people. The French army finally succeeded in breaking through at the cost of huge casualties. The French army successfully broke through and temporarily reduced its forces to hold on to Chalon and surrounding fortresses and positions. On August 17, the Prussian army continued to launch an all-out attack on the French army. Both sides engaged in fierce fighting. The Prussian army lost 40,000 people, and the French army lost 40,000 people. The army lost 23,000 people and another 7,000 were captured. As a result, Bazin had to abandon his outer positions and hold on to Chalon Fortress. After this battle, Bazin's French Rhine Army was able to hold the Chalon Fortress, and the Prussian army's offensive momentum was stopped. During this day's battle, King William of Prussia, Bismarck and Moltke were all watching. Bismarck received a message and thought that his two sons had been killed in action. He rode to the front line to inquire, only to find out that it was a false alarm and his sons were only slightly injured. The Prussian 1st Army was once in disarray due to heavy losses during the attack on Chalon. Moltke personally led the Pomeranian Army to attack and finally stabilized the situation. After the French army withdrew to Chalon, together with the reserve corps here, they formed the French Chalon Army. On August 16, Napoleon III gathered troops in Chalons. The total strength of the French Army of Chalon was twice that of the Army of the Rhine in Metz, with a total of 260,000 people. However, it was made up of a mixed bag, and the command system was unclear. There were many political problems: the commander-in-chief of the French Army was Marshal Bazin. , after days of fighting, McMahon was already discouraged, and he even advocated retreating to Paris. However, this time Napoleon III did not act as lost as before, but ordered to hold on. At this time, Queen Eugenie in Paris wrote another letter to inform the emperor that if he fled back to Paris, a revolution would immediately break out in Paris. This time, the French "revolutionary masses" finally had a say in grand strategy. On August 22, the emperor finally decided to stay in the army and command operations. On this day, the sun still rises happily, indicating that it will be very hot at noon. A golden glow floated above the woods, and white mist rose from the low-lying pastures. Clean and beautiful villages, waking up in the coolness, fields with rivers and springs, as charming as bouquets with dew. But this beautiful day did not bring anyone laughter. For people had just seen the emperor and the prince circling the fortress. He looked at the neighboring houses, and then went to the other side of the river, from where he used a telescope to observe the terrain; a general accompanied him, as if he was explaining something to him. The general then posted sentries behind walls, behind trees, and in caves. The Crown Prince Eug¨¨ne Louis bit his lips, an indignant wrinkle appeared on his forehead, and stood on tiptoes from time to time, staring in the direction of the woods, as if he wanted to see the Prussian army coming. His adjutant, pale and solemn, walked up and down, giving the soldiers what they needed. They were cooking soup in a corner of the yard, some were joking and telling jokes, waiting to eat. The general seemed very confident. "This is a real fortress," he said. "We can definitely hold onthe bandits can't break in." The emperor listened to his words and said nothing. He was still sitting with his saber between his legs and his eyes staring into the distance as if he was dreaming. It¡¯s already ten o¡¯clock. Hot weather. There was a depressing silence. The soldiers were already drinking soup in the shade of the open shed in the yard. There was no sound in the village, and all the residents had blocked their doors and windows. A dog was left alone on the road, barking. From the heat-drowsed woods and neighboring pastures came the distant, long sounds composed of the loose breeze. A cuckoo called several times. Then there was more silence. In this sleeping air, a gunshot suddenly rang out. The general stood up quickly, and the soldiers put down the half-empty soup basin. In less than a few seconds, all the men were at their fighting posts; the fortress was covered with men from top to bottom. When the general came to the main road, he could not see anything; the road stretched to the left and right, white, and there was only one person.?No. The second gunshot rang out again, but still nothing could be seen. There was not even a human figure, but when he turned around, he saw the other side of the woods, between two trees. A small cloud of smoke rose up, like a gossamer floating in the air, but the woods were still so deep and quiet. The French soldiers defending here and the Prussian troops hiding behind the trees were shooting at each other, and the gunshots were getting louder and louder. The bombs whizzed across the river, but there were no casualties on either side. There are no rules for gunshots. Gunshots are fired from every bush. But still only the light smoke that was blown slowly by the wind could be seen. Nearly two hours passed like this. The emperor stood on tiptoe and looked outside through a low wall. They were particularly interested in a small soldier who was guarding behind an old boat hull by the river. He lay on the ground watching, shooting at every opportunity, and then crawled into a ditch not far behind. When he went to load bullets, his movements were so funny, so cunning, and so flexible that no matter who saw him, he couldn't help but smile. He must have seen the head of a Prussian soldier, because he stood up hurriedly, put his gun on his shoulder and took aim, but before he could fire, an enemy shell flew over and landed not far away from him. There was an explosion, he screamed, rolled over and fell into the ditch, twitching stiffly like the paws of a freshly killed chicken. He had shrapnel in his chest. This was the first person the emperor saw killed today. "Your Majesty, you'd better not stay here any longer." The general said with some worry, "The enemy's artillery shells will be coming soon." As if to confirm what he said, sure enough, just as he finished speaking, Accompanied by the roaring sound, artillery shells flew over one after another, falling far away and exploding in the surrounding French positions. Napoleon III could see without a telescope that the Prussian artillery shells submerged the French positions on the ground in streaks of fire smoke and splashing mud. Many French soldiers were hit. Some were blown to pieces and died on the spot. Some screamed and fell to the ground. Napoleon III saw a cannonball fired by the Prussians land on a gun position. On the way, the ammunition truck and the platoon soldiers were blown to pieces, and I couldn't help but feel a contraction in my heart. He thought of Lin Yizhe's letter about the suggestions on the use of Li Fei's platoon gun, and couldn't help but secretly regret it. "If you use a volley gun to fight against the enemy's rifle firepower, you will definitely be successful, because the volley gun fires rifle ammunition, and its range is equivalent to that of small arms. But if you insist on using it to fight against the enemy's field artillery, then It will inevitably fail, because this job is simply not something that volley guns can do" In fact, in the Battle of Saarbr¨¹gen, the French army used volley guns for the first time in combat. Although this was only a small-scale battle, the French army But believed that volleyball would be a weapon that could help them win. But later battles showed that the results of this confidence were disastrous. The platoon of guns in the open position with the French artillery immediately became a striking target and was completely destroyed by the Prussian artillery from the beginning. In fact, except for the French themselves, most European countries knew the details of volleyball, and the Prussians were no exception. They quickly found a way to deal with volleyball. In the first confrontation with volleyball guns, the Prussians only arranged a few hundred soldiers hiding in bunkers along the entire French infantry division's advance route, while more soldiers were scattered to form a defense line, which made the volleyball guns Extremely difficult to exert its power. During the battle, the French used volleys of musketry against the field artillery of the Prussian vanguard. After the French army's position was bombarded by the Prussian army, in order to fight back, a platoon gun battalion was immediately mobilized to the front and set up on some unprotected earth platforms. The Prussian artillery quickly discovered the French volleyball position. In the subsequent shelling, almost all the French volleys were destroyed by Prussian artillery fire and had to retreat. Despite suffering a series of defeats, the stubborn French army did not learn their lesson and continued to let their platoons and artillery participate in the battle at the same time. The Prussian Krupp cannon could destroy them effortlessly. The French stubbornly used platoon guns as artillery, with disastrous results. Of course, there was a hidden reason for this - the platoon guns were too heavy to fight with the infantry. The Prussian artillery was still firing, and some poorly concealed French troops suffered terrible blows. In less than ten minutes, Napoleon III saw almost hundreds of French soldiers killed and wounded. , but what pleased him was that many French soldiers still stayed calmly in their respective positions, waiting for the enemy to launch an attack and then give the enemy a fierce counterattack. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 91 The correct use of volley guns Another artillery shell flew in, landed on the ground and exploded, causing the leaves of the big elm tree to fall off. Fortunately, the Prussians aimed too high. The guards practically dragged Napoleon III and Eug¨¨ne Louis away. The general followed them and shouted: "Please go inside the fort! The walls there are strong." They entered a bunker, where a dozen French soldiers were waiting in silence. The shutters were closed, and they peered out from between them. Napoleon III saw three Lifei platoons flying here. The violent gunfire never stopped. The general was the only one left in the courtyard, squatting behind a low wall. The soldiers he deployed outside the mill were fighting step by step and would not give up the land easily. But the enemy's fire forced them to abandon their hiding place and crawl back one by one. Their orders were to delay and not expose themselves so that the Prussian army would not know their strength. Another hour passed. A sergeant came in. Said that there were only two or three people left outside, the general took out his watch and murmured: "It's two o'clock, we have to teach them a lesson." Everything was ready, Napoleon III knew that the French army could carry out a Strong resistance. Because the Prussian army was on the other side of the river, there was no need to worry about them rushing over immediately. There was a bridge two kilometers away. Maybe they didn't know about it. As for them wading across the river, it seemed unlikely. The French officers therefore sent only men to watch the main road, and devoted all their forces to that direction of the fields. The gunfight stopped again. The fortress seemed dead in the bright sun. Not a single window guard was open, not a sound came from inside. At this time, the Prussian army slowly began to appear at the edge of the Cagne Forest. They poked their heads out and became more and more bold. There were several French soldiers in the bunker who had already put their rifle butts on their shoulders and took aim, but an officer shouted: "No! No! Wait a momentlet them come over!" They were very cautious and looked at them with doubts. . There was not a sound at all in this fortress. The Prussian army advanced. When about a hundred people came to the grassland opposite, the officer said: "Fire!" A burst of gunfire came, and then there was dense gunfire all around. Napoleon III shivered and unconsciously raised his hands to cover his ears. Eug¨¨ne Louis stood behind the soldiers and watched. When the smoke dispersed slightly, he saw many Prussians lying on their backs in the grass. The rest hid behind the willows and poplars. Then the attack began. "Attention! Attention!" the general suddenly shouted loudly at the soldiers manipulating the platoon guns. He just saw a dark group of people coming out of the woods. Then came a terrible volley of gunfire, flying in like a hurricane. A window guard was knocked down, and bullets came whizzing through the open window. Two soldiers rolled to the ground, one of them stopped moving because he was lying there in an inconvenient position and was pushed against the wall. The other one bent over and begged others to end his life, but no one paid any attention to him. Bullets kept flying in, and everyone hid, trying their best to find a hole to fire back. Another soldier was injured. He fell silent and stared blankly beside a table. The bunker was filled with all kinds of debris, damaged weapons and broken furniture. The Prussian army appeared in large numbers, and the French volley gun shooters left the loading handle and came to the right side of the firing handle of the volley gun. He can quickly shake the handle in a circle to fire all the bullets, or he can shake the handle slowly and fire one round at a time. Napoleon III saw the shooter's movements, and his heart followed his movements. The movements of these volley gun shooters were very skilled, and they had obviously undergone long-term training. Although their comrades were constantly being hit by bullets fired by the Prussians, their operations were methodical and did not appear to be disturbed at all. Several platoon guns finally opened fire. Napoleon III saw the shooter slowly shaking the firing handle, and bullets shot out like a rainstorm. The Prussian team suddenly burst into screams when they were neutralized. The row of Prussian infantry rushing at the front was like He was swept to the ground like an ear of wheat. "Okay! Well done!" Napoleon III felt as if all the blood in his body had filled up his eyes. He watched as a Prussian officer was hit, and several streams of blood mist instantly spurted out from his chest. It should have been more than one bullet at the same time. Hit it. Napoleon III knew that this phenomenon was already mentioned in those documents by the Chinese named Lin Yizhe. The direction of the volley of guns was very narrow, but its firing speed was fast. The firing interval of 25 bullets was extremely short, almost equal to For salvos, the projectiles are very concentrated, so they are horizontally distributed densely over long distances and lack coverage. In less than a second, all the bullets of a Lifei volley gun were fired. After the last barrel was fired, the shooter shook the loading handle in the opposite direction, moved the tailstock of the volley gun backward, and then?Turn the firing handle in the opposite direction to reset the sear, and then pull the loading plate back. At this time, the loading plate becomes a shell extractor. He lifted the loading plate upwards, removed the empty cartridge case and the plate, and then the shooter reloaded the loading plate with a new round. The Lifei platoon gun is composed of 25 barrels. The loading tool is a steel plate with 25 round holes. A bullet is inserted into each round hole, and the position of each bullet corresponds to a barrel. The firing mechanism is driven by a handle. Turn the handle clockwise for one turn, and all 25 bullets will be fired in less than one second. (Of course, if the shooter wants, he can also control the speed of the handle to make each barrel move at any desired speed. firing in sequence). After the loading plate is inserted into place, the bullets will be aligned with their respective barrels. After that, the shooter will shake the loading handle with his left hand, and the tailstock of the platoon will move forward, pushing the ammunition supply plate forward until the bullets are inserted into the corresponding barrels. Barrel, at this time, the round hole of the bullet supply plate becomes the bullet chamber. At this time, the volley gun is locked, and the spring-driven firing pin also moves backward and is caught by the sear, ready to fire the bullet. The firing pin cannot move backward until the gun is locked, thus preventing accidental misfire. Since the bullet case used in the volley gun has a shrinking neck, this part extends into the tailstock of the barrel and can effectively seal the gunpowder gas. The shooters quickly completed reloading and started shooting again. Maybe he also discovered that the first round of shooting was not effective. This time he slowed down the shooting speed. After the bullets were all fired, they skillfully repeated the loading action. Napoleon III noticed that in just one minute, the French shooter with the gun closest to him actually fired 12 volleys and fired 300 rounds of bullets! The Prussians were surrounded by a terrible fire from the French volleys, and the bullets buzzed toward them in the distance like flies, or passed near them with a terrible hiss. There were more and more of them, ringing right next to their heads, noses, eyes and shoulders, thousands more than they could count. "Jesus!" Someone screamed, and then there was an order: "Attack! Don't stop!" Then there was another groan: "Oh God!" Then such moans became more and more frequent, and the orders became more urgent. Prussia The attacking teams are getting tighter and tighter. The whistling of bullets became more sudden and urgent, making people even more frightened. There are dead people everywhere. It seems to be the end of the world. On the grass in front of the fortress, large areas were covered with the corpses of Prussian infantry, and countless wounded soldiers groaned among the dead corpses. Although the Prussians who were not dead did not retreat, they fell to the ground one by one with a look of horror on their faces and stopped charging forward. Now that the Prussian army has become a coward, it is the French army's turn to counterattack. As soon as the French attack began, the firepower was fierce. It didn't stop for half an hour. later. Suddenly there was a heavy explosion, and a cannonball fired by the French army broke a big branch of a big elm tree by the river. The French army had artillery. The artillery positions were right on the edge of the battle line, and they pounded the opposite bank. The Prussian artillery began to return fire, and the shells flew from here to there, and from there to here. The fortress was hit and two walls fell. Especially the side facing the river was so destructed that it made people sad to see it. Ivy was pulled up from the rickety walls and hung like rags, and the river carried away all kinds of rags. Although the Prussian artillery fire was still fierce, the strong French fortress withstood this terrible blow, providing effective protection for the French soldiers hiding inside, especially the shooters of the platoon gun battalion, allowing them to use their weapons. Continue to inflict terrible damage on the enemy. The Prussian army finally showed signs of collapse, and then the French army launched a counterattack. A crazy hand-to-hand combat. Under a rust-colored sky, the eerie valley was strewn with dead bodies. There are isolated large trees on the vast pasture and white poplars that cast shadow-shaped patches like curtains. They look murderous. The forests on the left and right are like the walls of a contest, surrounding the warring people. The springs and rivers also whimper in the horror of the battlefield. The Prussian army was finally completely annihilated, and Napoleon III couldn't help but shed tears. Since the war broke out, this was the first victory he had seen with his own eyes. He saw an energetic French officer rushing to the battlefield. His tall body stood straight and he smiled very cutely like a handsome man. He saw some of his subordinates still looking in this direction from the smoking ruins. He stood among the Prussian corpses, gave them a military salute with his saber and shouted loudly: "Victory! We are victorious." ! Long live France!" Looking at this exciting scene, Napoleon III remembered the advice in the secret letter given to him by the Chinese. At this time, he no longer stayed here to watch the battle, and he wanted to return to the headquarters in a hurry. , ordering his pedantic and stubborn generals to correctly use volley guns, the weapon he loved so much. ? ??¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 92 Mao Qi lies down with a gun Prussia, Offenburg, train station. Mao Qi, dressed in casual clothes, looked at the train entering the station, his face becoming increasingly pale. It was a sunny morning, and the radiant gray light shone on the faces of those who were sleeping and exhausted from the long journey. The Prussian soldiers slept on their seats in various directions, some with their heads hung down, and some leaning back on their chairs. The morning glow has risen, spreading its bright red light over the entire earth. The air is fresh and vibrant. The soldiers all woke up. The train passed through many small stations. Never stopped once. There were crowds of people everywhere. As the sun gradually rose from behind the hillock, several soldiers began to pray, and other soldiers followed them in morning prayers. The first golden light of the sun shone on the serious and pious faces of these peasant soldiers. The train stopped at the platform, and the crowd immediately surrounded it. News had come from the front: Victory! Victory! The telegram had been arriving for several hours. People were inspired by the good news of victory and were all ecstatic. People jumped out of bed and ran out of the door before even putting on their clothes, heading towards the station. National flags were flying on some roofs, and people were waving handkerchiefs in their hands. They brought beer, tobacco and cigars to the carriages with indescribable enthusiasm. Everyone's face was smiling and rosy. The song echoed through the sky like a violent storm. Some people cried with joy, others hugged each other and congratulated each other. The song echoed through the sky like a violent storm. Some people cried with joy, others hugged each other and congratulated each other. Driven by noble passion, people took out everything they had to comfort the soldiers. The soldiers were all in high spirits and sang loudly, and the carriage was shaken by the majestic singing of the men. The national flags are displayed on the houses on both sides of the railway. At some train stations, trains stay longer. Because there are trains parked everywhere. Soldiers mobilized from all over Germany were hurriedly transported to the front line to replace their victorious brothers. All the trains were covered with green leaf crowns. The infantrymen, most of whom were young people, inserted the flowers given to them into the barrels of their guns, and their voices and shouts could be heard in every carriage. The soldiers were also in high spirits and sang loudly. The carriage was shaken by the majestic singing of the men, but the common people were very surprised when they heard the unfamiliar singing. "It's the Poles! It's the Poles!" people said again and again. People crowded towards their carriage. They admired the majesty of these soldiers and heard many stories about the heroic battles of the Polish Legion, which made them feel particularly excited. If the soldiers were still in a sad mood when they set off, now they all seem extremely excited and energetic. However, their excitement was disturbed by the first train carrying sick and wounded soldiers from the front line. This train stopped at the station to make way for trains that were urgently needed to go to the front line. But it takes several hours for these trains to cross the bridge. So the recruits ran to see the sick and wounded. Some of them were lying in stuffy tanks, and some were lying in convertibles. Only these wounded could see clearly. Many people took the first glance, and their heroic spirit was suddenly shortened by half. "Come over here and take a look! Friends," someone shouted in horror, "Look! What are those French people torturing our compatriots to?" This is really a horrible sight. Some of the pale, haggard and tired faces were blackened by gunpowder and trauma, while others were stained with blood. Faced with the laughter of the crowd outside the car, they could only respond with groans. Some sick and wounded are cursing the war. Curse the French and Prussians, whose black and scorched lips are always crying out for water. His eyes moved aimlessly. The stiff faces of the dying can be seen everywhere among the sick and wounded. Some look calm, with a purple-green circle around their eyes; some are distorted by spasms, with a pair of scary eyes open, revealing Clenched teeth. Many recruits saw the bloody fruits of war for the first time in their lives. Their hearts were in chaos again. Some people stared blankly with their eyes wide open and their mouths open, standing like puppets in the crowd. They were squeezed here and there, and even received a stick from the military police on their backs. Although many young people are already soldiers in theory, they have participated in military training and exercises, and they have also fired guns. We also know that war is about killing people. But now, when they see the bloody wounded and sick, and see the horrific scenes of war, they feel uncomfortable all over, as if they are about to collapse. Both legs can barely hold up. They were again afraid of the French, and it was not until they saw the prisoners that their fear was relieved. At Grand Central Station they saw the prisoners for the first time. The prisoners were surrounded by many soldiers and people. They looked at the prisoners proudly but not with any hostility. Some people pushed the crowd away with their arms and squeezed in. When they looked into the carriage, they suddenly felt helpless.?Surprised. A large group of French soldiers in tattered military uniforms, thin, dirty, and with haggard faces, filled the carriage like a barrel of pickled herring. Many people held out their hands to accept what the crowd had to offer them, as long as the guards did not stop them. The recruits now have a completely different impression of the French, and their courage and self-confidence have returned to their hearts. The last few carriages contained Zuaf soldiers from Algeria. Since they were all sitting in covered carriages, it was impossible to see whether their bodies were that big: one person could be as strong as two or three. An ordinary person. However, when you look in from the car window, you can see these soldiers with long beards. They have dark skin and fierce eyes. They are all battle-hardened warriors with murderous looks on their faces and stern expressions. They, the recruits were scared again. The signal to get on the train sounded, and after a while, the train pulled the recruits forward. Mao Qi withdrew his gaze from the departing train. Thinking of the terrible fate that these new recruits might face, his heart tightened. Now he is no longer the Prussian chief of staff, but a bystander of this war. When he thought of these nightmare-like days, Mao Qi felt like hell. At this time, the unbearable scenes were replayed before his eyes. "Your Excellency, how do you explain that the detailed combat plan of the General Staff will appear in British newspapers?!" This was the first time King William roared so loudly at him, as if he was going crazy. "I've always been curious. Now tell me, how could the French escape from Metz and retreat to Chalons?" "Tell me, did the French escape so quickly after knowing our attack plan?" "How does the General Staff keep its secrets? If one or two combat plans were leaked, it would be excusable, but now, the entire combat plan has appeared publicly in British newspapers! How do you explain it? "We have been preparing for this war for four years, and you told me that everything will be as accurate as clockwork, but now? We have paid a price of 80,000 casualties after entering France, but we have not achieved anything. "I have always believed in the loyalty of the General Staff without reservation, but is this how the General Staff repays my trust?" Faced with a series of angry questions from the king, Mao Qi, who was not good at words, was speechless at all. To right. All he can do is resign. The only thing he hopes in his heart now is that the king and the prime minister will not overturn the general staff, which is already in danger, because of this leak. Moltke wrote in his resignation: "It is a pity that such an unfortunate incident happened in the department that His Majesty trusts and values ??the most. I feel extremely sorry and deeply remorseful for this. I will bear the responsibility for this incident." Taking full responsibility for the leak,In view of the current situation of the General Staff, I am no longer suitable to hold the important position of Chief of General Staff, so I request His Majesty to approve my resignationAlthough there are leakers in the General Staff, But I hope that after finding and punishing the leaker, Your Majesty should also give due trust to those who are loyal to Your Majesty and the cause of the Kingdom. At this moment, the country still needs their intelligence" His resignation was submitted. After that, King William got it right that day, and what surprised him was that the king did not immediately appoint a new chief of staff, but instead put aside the general staff and took the command of the army into his own hands. So, the scene that Mao Qi least wanted to see appeared. Due to the malfunction of the General Staff, the Prussian army entering France began to fall into chaos, and its battles with the French army began to fail one after another. After the French army retreated to Chalon Fortress, because Chalon is a strategic location that France has operated for many years, the fortress here is not only extremely strong, but also has sufficient food, grass and ammunition, making it easy to hold on. Worried that French reinforcements would move closer to Chalon, the Prussian army launched a strong attack on Chalon. As a result, they suffered heavy casualties under the attack of the French army's sharp volleys. In a well-fortified strategic location like Chalon, the Prussian army's previously invincible artillery firepower was greatly reduced, while the French army's Liffy platoon guns, which had been easily destroyed on the plains, now exerted great power, facing the Intense volley firepower caused heavy casualties to the Prussian troops who launched the charge. Due to the huge casualties and difficulty in replenishing the troops, the Prussian army had to slow down its offensive and faced a confrontation with the French army on the Chalon line. And Moltke knew that once the two sides were in a stalemate - whether in France or the German Federation, it would mean the failure of the war. The scene he just saw further confirmed his worries.   ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 93 Bismarck on the battlefield "I want to believe in your loyalty to the country, but now, the battle plan of the General Staff has indeed appeared in foreign newspapers." King William looked at Moltke and said calmly, "Someone must be responsible for this." "Since His Majesty said so, in order to safeguard the reputation of the General Staff and myself, I will resign as Chief of the General Staff." Moltke gasped. From that day on, he became a bystander of this war. Due to the malfunction of the General Staff, the Prussian army entering France began to fall into chaos, and its battles with the French army began to fail one after another. After the French army retreated to Chalon Fortress, because Chalon is a strategic location that France has operated for many years, the fortress here is not only extremely strong, but also has sufficient food, grass and ammunition, making it easy to hold on. Worried that French reinforcements would move closer to Chalon, the Prussian army launched a strong attack on Chalon, hoping to capture Chalon before the French reinforcements arrived. However, they suffered heavy casualties under the attack of the French army's sharp volleys. In a well-fortified strategic location like Chalon, the Prussian army's previously invincible artillery firepower was greatly reduced, while the French army's Liffy platoon guns, which had been easily destroyed on the plains, now exerted great power, facing the Intense volley firepower caused heavy casualties to the Prussian troops who launched the charge. Due to the huge casualties and difficulty in replenishing the troops, the Prussian army had to slow down its offensive and faced a confrontation with the French army on the Chalon line. And Moltke knew that once the two sides were in a stalemate - whether in France or the German Federation, it would mean the failure of the war. The scene he just saw further confirmed his worries. "Why why" Mao Qi murmured, clenching his fists. yes! Why did the war that took so many sleepless nights to prepare carefully become like this? They are all those hateful spies When he thought of those hateful guys who published the entire battle plan of the General Staff in the newspapers, Mao Qi felt a fire burning in his heart. At this time, Moltke did not know that the person who did this was, like him, in the far East, paying close attention to the war situation in Europe. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡°The Prussian army stormed the Chalon Fortress, with more than 20,000 casualties in one day, and the French army also suffered 10,000 casualties¡± ¡°Battlefield Communications Special topic: 'Human Flesh Mill of Charon'" "The Prussian army's attack on Charon was frustrated, and the French army may be planning a counterattack" Lin Yizhe put down the newspaper in his hand and looked at the reply letter written by Zeng Guofan about the "Tianjin Religion Case" : " After hearing the Luo envoy's answer to Xu Chushangshu, his tone changed again. It was said that if China were to be reconciled, the prefectures and counties must be killed first. Marshal Mao accused the prefectures and counties of innocence, and argued with him for a long time. Before the envoy made his decision, He said that if he did not kill the prefecture, he would go to Beijing and invite the legal person to go out with him, and then he would raise troops. The situation changes rapidly, and it is impossible for people to reason There have been rumors here for a long time that the legal person is quarreling with Pu Guo. Fa and Bu launch armies, or make distant and close attacks, and do not want to embarrass China. They also heard that the Dharma Lord is old and tired of doing things, and his intention is not to fight. It seems that China is doing everything in this case. The reports on the wires and newsprint are not reliable enough I am still recovering from my illness, but my appetite is not good, and I have nothing to eat except boiled water for rice. I feel very ashamed" Lin Yizhe took the paper and pen and began to write a letter to Zeng Guofan: "the public letter once stated that the general envoy was in Beijing, and he would liaise with the legal envoy and stick to the case without any objection. The British and Russian countries are colluding with each other, and their relations are very serious and very worryingFrance and Prussia are currently engaged in a fierce stalemate. The information about the war is very detailed, unmistakable, and unquestionableZhe has indeed heard the news from Britain and France. The full text of the Prussian military strategy has been published, and the government and the public in various countries are in great turmoil. On the surface, they are united, but in fact, internal dissatisfaction has arisen. There will be a big change soon. You can calm down and wait for the time to wait for the change" In After finishing the letter, Lin Yizhe handed the letter to the person and sent it out immediately. Then he leaned over the table and looked carefully at a large map of Europe marked with various symbols and arrows. In his eyes, those symbols and arrows gradually transformed into a dense crowd of two warring armies, with roaring artillery fire and hail of bullets At this time, Lin Yizhe suddenly felt like Zeus was looking down at the Trojan battlefield from Mount Olympus. The feeling of the Greeks and Trojans fighting fiercely ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù September 1, 1870, Chalon, France, Prussian defense line. On an inconspicuous hill, Bismarck was holding a telescope and watching the battle carefully. A colonel and his team put their guns at their feet and stood ready under a hillock filled with grapes. ?Cannons roared everywhere, and cavalry galloped nearby. The sound of horse hooves shook the earth, flags were flying everywhere, swords were shining, and cannonballs whizzed past in the blue sky above the hill, like white clouds flying by. Then the sky filled with smoke, covering the entire horizon. This makes people feel that war is like a violent storm that sweeps in all directions but does not stay in each place for long. Soon after, unusual activities appeared around Bismarck¡¯s unit. Other troops began to gather around his unit. In the gaps between the troops, many cannons pulled by horses were pulled. The cannons were quickly unloaded and positioned, with their muzzles aimed at the top of the hill. The whole valley was filled with troops. Now there are orders everywhere, the adjutants are running quickly, and the Prussian soldiers are whispering to each other. "It's our turn now! Ah, yes!" "Are we about to charge?" Some people asked each other uneasily. "Of course!" someone replied, looking uneasy. The question of life and death has been placed in front of them. In the smoke that covered the entire hill, something seemed to be making a noise and making a terrible explosion. The low roar of the cannon and the rattling of French volleyballs came closer and closer. There was some indistinct noise in the distance, and shotgun blasts were heard. Suddenly, the cannons that had just been installed fired, and the sound of the cannons shook the earth and the air. The shells made a terrible whistling sound and flew over the heads of the Prussian soldiers. They were all looking eagerly, and saw a red thing, like a small colorful cloud, flying towards them. There was a hissing sound inside, and then they heard rattling, whirring, screaming and roaring sounds. The peasant soldiers shouted: "It's a cannonball! It's a cannonball!" At this moment, this fierce bird of war came rushing like a typhoon. It got closer and closer, and finally fell down and exploded! The terrible sound was deafening, the vibration seemed like the earth was shattering, and it also set off a thrust like a violent wind. There was a commotion among those who were standing near the cannon, screams of surprise, and then the command: "Stand at attention!" The soldiers in the front row held their guns on their shoulders, held their heads high, and closed their lips to avoid damaging their teeth. During the fight, he was not allowed to tremble, nor was he allowed to shoot, he could only stand there and wait. So another artillery shell fell here, one, two, three, four ten The wind blew away the smoke on the hill, and only then did we see that the French had occupied the Prussian artillery position. and set up his cannon there, and are now firing into the valley. From time to time, long white smoke columns shot up from the dense grape bushes. French infantry, covered by artillery, was moving down the hill to prepare for a gun battle. Now they were halfway up the mountain. The wind blew away the smoke again, and they could be seen clearly. Bismarck saw something red, which was the red hat of the French infantry. Sometimes they disappear beneath the tall vines, and only the tricolor can be seen fluttering in some areas. The sound of rifles sounded rapidly and chaotically, and it would suddenly sound in some new places from time to time. The shells continued to roar, forming a crossfire with the bullets in the air. There were shouts from time to time on the mountain, and the shouts of the Germans were responded to from the bottom of the mountain. The cannons in the valley also fired at each other one after another. However, some Prussian troops still stood in place, motionless. Although French artillery shells flew in from time to time, the Prussian soldiers still stood there, and they did not think of escaping at all. Since their superiors ordered them to stay put, they could only obey. Military discipline governed all his thoughts, and their thoughts did not paint their situation as alarming. "We won't die" someone asked with a cry, obviously a new recruit. "They killed so many people that there isn't even room in heaven for a fool like you." A veteran answered him in a disdainful tone. This sentence seems to have greatly comforted the hearts of many recruits. They seem to feel that the empty seats in heaven have really been occupied, and they calm down when they think of this. Standing there patiently, they felt extremely hot and stuffy, and their faces were covered with sweat. At this time, the enemy's firepower had become so intense that they could see that their troops were rapidly disintegrating, and no one was paying attention to the dead or wounded. The groans of the dying men were mingled with the roar of shells and the honking of bullets. The movement of the tricolor showed that the French infantry, sheltered by the vines, was getting closer and closer. The explosion of shells drastically reduced their team, and they began to feel desperate. "However, behind this despair, there is anxiety and rage. Just give an order. Let them charge forward, and they will sweep over like a mighty wind. They could no longer stand still. A soldier suddenly took off his helmet, threw it to the ground hard, and shouted: "We are not afraid of death! Come on! Come on!" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line ???¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 94: Both sides suffer losses Just as he finished speaking, a bullet flew and hit him in the head. Bismarck saw a ball of blood mist burst out of the soldier's head, and his body immediately fell backwards to the ground. Bismarck stared blankly at his absent-minded eyes looking at him. He felt that his whole body was stiff, and his hands and feet suddenly became cold. The French must have dragged a few sharp platoon guns over. At this moment, accompanied by the harsh sound of gunfire, bullets flew like a rainstorm. More Prussian soldiers were shot. Time screams loudly. At this moment, the battle had turned into a massacre. More than half of the team had been killed or wounded without even firing a shot. The soldiers who had fled to them from the scattered regiments were all broken up and the order was chaotic. Only some peasant soldiers from Poland still abide by the iron discipline of the Prussian army and still stand there, however. A certain wavering and uneasiness was detectable even among their ranks. After a while, they will also break free from the constraints of discipline. The ground under their feet has been soaked in blood, making it soft and slippery. The smell of blood and the smell of gunpowder are mixed together. Due to the separation of corpses, the teams in some places could not be connected as one. Under the feet of these soldiers who were still standing, the other half of the soldiers were lying in a pool of blood. They were groaning, struggling, dying, or dying in silence. The air was suffocating, and there were a lot of discussions and complaints among the team: "They brought us here to die!" "No one can get out alive!" Someone shouted in panic. "Shut up! You Polish idiots!" A Prussian officer shouted and cursed. "Come and stand here with me, you bastard!" "Stand still, you bastard!" Suddenly another voice sounded: "With your blessing" Someone immediately followed: "Holy Mother of God Ah, we pray to you" So in this smoke-filled position, a Polish choir sang the Ave Maria loudly: "Please do not refuse our prayer" The wounded next to them also used "Maria" ! Maria!¡± chants accompanied them. Apparently the Virgin Mary heard their prayers, because at this moment, an adjutant galloped forward and gave the order to attack: "Take up arms and charge! Forward! Forward! Forward!" The erect bayonet suddenly They were all held up flat. The team immediately formed a long line and rushed towards the hill, using their bayonets to look for the enemies that their eyes had not yet discovered. However, these Prussian peasant soldiers are still 300 meters away from the foot of the mountain, and they have to brave the enemy's powerful firepower to rush through this area Will they be completely destroyed? Will they retreat? They would rather die on the battlefield than take a step back, because the Prussian commanders knew exactly what tunes to use to make these Polish soldiers fight bravely. Amidst the roar of cannons, the clatter of platoon guns, the flames of war, the chaos of the ranks, and the groans of the wounded, the loudest was the sound of bugles and war drums, which soared into the sky and played A hymn that made every drop of blood boil in their hearts. "Forward!" the soldiers were shouting, "as long as we are alive!" They were excited and their faces were glowing. They passed like a whirlwind over the corpses of men and horses lying on the ground, stepping on the remains of cannons, They fell, but they kept shouting. Sing loudly and move forward bravely. They had rushed into the vineyard and disappeared among the vines. They could only hear the singing and occasionally see the flash of Bayonet Village. The fire on the mountains became more intense, and in the valley the bugles kept blowing. The French artillery fire became more rapid and violent. Bismarck saw a hand-to-hand battle taking place among the grape bushes. A Prussian soldier holds his rifle tightly in both hands. Follow the others and rush forward. Wait for him to rush to the foot of the mountain. He fell at least ten times, broke his nose, and was covered with mud and nosebleeds. He was panting and breathing with his mouth wide open, but he still moved forward crazily. Run. He squinted his eyes so that he could spot the French soldier among the grape bushes. He finally saw three French soldiers standing under the military flag. He rushed towards them like a madman. They also shouted and rushed towards them. The two bayonets were like two deadly sharp needles. It entered his chest, but he also stabbed it Immediately there was a terrible groan, and the two dark corpses fell to the ground and shook convulsively. At the same moment, more than ten French soldiers came to help the Frenchman holding the flag. The Prussian warriors swooped upon them. They fired, and there was only a flash and a sound, and then there was a roar In this dense vineyard, fierce hand-to-hand combat broke out everywhere. The clash of swords and guns. The snoring in the nose echoed with the fighter's rapid breathing. The Prussian warriors are like the windThey were furious, the smoke blurred their eyes, and their bodies were bleeding. They looked more like a group of beasts than humans. They forgot everything around them The French counterattack was finally stopped. After being repelled, the Prussian army launched a general offensive. At this time, King William, Bismarck, the new Chief of General Staff Waldersee, Military Minister Long, as well as all German princes and envoys from various countries were watching the battle on the high ground. Among the distinguished guests watching the battle was Sheridan, the famous cavalry general of the Northern Army during the American Civil War. They all saw with their own eyes the terrible casualties caused by the French volleyball battalions to the Prussian troops who were squeezed into a ball and charged, and they were all dumbfounded by the sight before them. Facing the fierce attack of the Prussian army, the French army desperately counterattacked. The French cavalry launched four counterattacks in a row, but was repelled by the Prussian army each time and suffered heavy losses. In the French army's last counterattack that day, General Galifite led the French cavalry to charge. When he rushed to the Prussian line, he discovered that all the soldiers around him had been killed, and he was the only commander left, a Prussian captain. Orders were given to stop shooting, and everyone gave a military salute, watching the brave French general return to the French camp single-handedly. The battle finally ended, and each warring side once again left nearly 30,000 corpses on this land. That night, when King William summoned Bismarck, he discussed with him for the first time the possibility of "ending the war through peace talks." Bismarck was not as stubborn as he had been in the last war against Austria. Instead, he calmly and carefully listened to the king's ideas and gave his own suggestions. But King William didn¡¯t know that in the fortress opposite, his opponent, the French Emperor Napoleon III, also had the same idea as him. Although Napoleon III received warm cheers from the soldiers without exception when he dragged his sick body to inspect the front, he was still in a heavy mood when he returned to the station. "Your Majesty, this is the letter that the queen just sent" The captain of the guard presented the letter. Seeing another letter from the Queen, a flash of anger flashed in Napoleon III's eyes. He took the letter with a gloomy face, opened it and read it. "The Count of Montauban and I both believe that it is time to drive the Prussians out of France" "What France needs is an attack! It is a victory! Only victory can guarantee that our son will secure the throne. !" Napoleon III only read the first few sentences and threw the letter on the table. "I've had enough! It's time to warn her and her stupid 'Count Baliqiao'!" These days, the huge casualties caused by the counterattack have caused great mental pain to Napoleon III, and self-righteousness Queen Eugenie's nagging made his spirit collapse. As the emperor of the French Empire, doesn¡¯t he know better than she does what counterattack and victory will bring to their son? But now, blood and facts have proven that the French counterattack is unwise and costly. Now there is no better way except to hold on to Chalon and use defensive operations to consume the Prussian forces. "Bring that box." Napoleon III sat down tiredly and said. The captain of the guard quickly brought over the box that Napoleon III wanted - what they privately called the "Chinese Magic Box". They have noticed that whenever the emperor is frustrated these days, he will look for solutions to the problem from the mysterious documents contained in this box. Napoleon III took the box, opened it, took out some hand-drawn maps inside, and started reading. Looking at these maps that have been verified on the battlefield, Napoleon III couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart. How great it would be if he had followed his advice from the beginning Just as Napoleon III was taking the medicine to regret it, suddenly a map that had not attracted much attention from him before came into view. Unlike those maps that depict combat situations on land battlefields, this map illustrates Lin Yizhe¡¯s suggestions for possible military actions by the French Navy. Napoleon III remembered that he had asked the Admiralty to discuss this proposal, and asked the captain of the guard: "Has the Admiralty sent a battle report?" "Not yet." The captain of the guard replied. "Send a telegram to the Admiralty immediately. I want to know whether they have taken action according to my suggestions." Napoleon III ordered, "If they have taken action, I want to know the progress and results." "Yes, Your Majesty." Bodyguard After the captain left, Napoleon III picked up the map and looked at it. On this map, the names of Prussian ports and warships were carefully marked.   "'Friedrich Karl', Yardhamn; 'Armenius', Elbe Estuary; 'Koenigs Wilhelm', 'Hurta', 'Elisa Peter' ', 'Crown Prince', Port of Kiel" At this time, Napoleon III did not know that the French fleet represented by this arrow had already embarked on a journey. They have only one goal: to completely wipe these names off the map and physically. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 95 Colonel Guba On the blue sea, a fleet of seven warships was sailing through the waves. The flagship of this fleet is a large ironclad ship that has come from afar. At this moment, its sails are fully spread and it is sailing at high speed towards the Prussian coast under the scorching sun. The tall freeboard, densely packed gunports, and fast speed make this warship seem to be exuding murderous aura. The red, white and blue flag flying high on the flagpole at the stern makes this warship even more unusual. A thin French naval officer stood on the flybridge deck in front of the central chimney of the warship. From the awed looks cast towards him by the people around him, it was easy to tell that he was the master of the ship. His face, which was slightly ugly due to the disability of his mouth and nose, showed a calm and thoughtful expression, and his deep eagle-like eyes were staring at the coastline in front of him. In order to seize the status of a great power and restore the glory of the First Empire, the Second French Empire has been actively seeking to build a powerful navy to make up for the shortcomings of the army and compete with the United Kingdom with its navy. In order to realize this ambition, the French Navy has vigorously built new warships. Today, the French Navy is the second largest naval force in the world after the Royal Navy of the British Empire. Just after the Franco-Prussian War broke out, the Minister of the Navy sent a telegram ordering the French Navy to prepare for battle. Unlike the slow and unresponsive French Army, the French Navy showed extremely high efficiency. Less than a month after the war, the French Navy completed its mobilization. In order to meet the needs of rapid response in wartime, the French Navy dedicated new ships to A powerful rapid detachment was formed. What is disappointing is that because the French High Command did not formulate a strategic plan for the war against Prussia, the French Navy was busy transporting troops from Algeria in North Africa to the mainland for a long period of time after the war broke out. convoy. It wasn't until Napoleon III's telegram that the role of the French Navy's nanny was changed. According to the orders of Napoleon III, the French navy will launch attacks on several Prussian ports designated by the emperor and destroy the Prussian naval ships anchored there. The Navy Ministry immediately took action after receiving the telegram. According to the emperor's request, Guba, who was only a naval lieutenant colonel at the time, was appointed as the commander of the rapid detachment (in order to be commensurate with this position, Guba was promoted to a naval colonel). . Guba didn't think much about why the emperor promoted himself in an unusual way and assigned him to command the fleet to attack the Prussian navy (he had no way of knowing that his life path had taken such a big turn, and that he was far away in the east. (related to a young Chinese), what he was thinking about now was how to complete the task neatly. Guba was born in Abbeville, northern France, on June 26, 1827. After graduating from the public high school in Amiens, the provincial capital, Guba entered the French Polytechnic, which was envied by everyone at the time, with excellent results, and immersed himself in the palace of Emperor Napoleon I. Under the famous school motto "Pourla Patrie, les Scienceset la Gloire" (for the motherland, honor and science), it absorbs modern military and industrial scientific knowledge. If the French Polytechnic Institute is taken literally, it obviously does not seem to have much to do with military education. However, this school was historically designated as a military school by Napoleon. In fact, it was an extremely important cradle of military officers in France at that time, no less than other military schools. Like many alumni of the Polytechnic Institute, Guba joined the military immediately after graduation. Due to his major, Guba became an officer of the French Navy on October 1, 1849, and was awarded the rank of ensign. His career thereafter was smooth sailing, and he was promoted to lieutenant on December 2, 1852. When the Second Opium War broke out, he went to China with the gunboat "Gabis" to participate in the war, and was gradually promoted to lieutenant commander. After the war, in 1866, with the rank of lieutenant colonel, Guba was appointed chief of staff of the English Channel Squadron. When the Franco-Prussian War just broke out, he served in overseas colonial services in the Antilles. After receiving the telegram from the Admiralty, he immediately Jian Cong hurried back to his homeland, lightly packed. In fact, the Navy Ministry was very unfavorable about the emperor's appointment of Guba as the commander of the rapid detachment, because Guba was a general who did not like the war for colonial hegemony. Regarding France's overseas colonial war of aggression, Guba's attitude was very obvious. He belonged to the anti-war faction in the navy and expressed no interest in or support for such wars. Of course, if he were to participate, it would be out of a soldier's bounden duty to obey orders. I will definitely accept this task passively. Faced with this situation, any decision-maker might choose to appoint a general with a more positive attitude than Guba. However, at that time, the French Admiralty had no room for such a decision and could only passively obey the emperor's appointment. , because the French Navy is facing an unprecedented general shortage. Unlike the navies of many countries, the highest military rank of the French navy at that time was vice admiral. The few vice admirals were already chiefs of important departments, so naturally they could not change their positions easily. Although there are a large number of rear admirals at the next level, apart from the Yamen rear admirals who can only deal with official documents, there are also senior naval officers with practical naval qualifications.There are only a handful of generals, and because officers at the major general level are mostly deployed everywhere and serve in overseas colonies all year round, many of them are in poor health and find it difficult to go back to the storm and perform overseas missions. Under this circumstance, many combat tasks could only be completed by officers at the colonel level. Therefore, the Navy Ministry very understandingly agreed to the emperor's unusual promotion of Guba. Commander Guba, who did not satisfy the French Admiralty, turned out to be a powerful fleet. When the Admiralty issued the order to open the way for Guba, it immediately asked it to form a fleet that would have an overwhelming advantage over Prussia's small navy. The first warship selected to join was the new ironclad "Ocean" which had just been completed and entered service. Flagship of the new fleet. Afterwards, Guba successively transferred warships from other detachments and detachments. The plan includes the "Marengo", a sister ship of the same class of the "Ocean", and the ironclads "Heroin", "Savoa", "Colon", "Vengeance", "Goloas" " and "Surfront", the cruisers "Arroyd", "Embracapo", "Oponiate", "Umbuscade", "En "Bernebo", "Rifus" and "Pelotoctis", a total of 15 warships. After the assembly order was issued, each warship of this detachment, starting from the flagship "Ocean", successively sailed from the original port of berth to the port of Brest to assemble. In the autumn of 1870, French warships with flying tricolor flags sailed from various places to the assembly point. On the European oceans, the French navy gathered the most powerful maritime force since the era of Napoleon's first empire. In order to allow the two new "Ocean" class ironclads to participate in the war as scheduled, the French Navy ordered the deployment of elite personnel from each detachment to form a crew team for the two ironclads. According to the plan, the Guba detachment assembled in Brest. After the assembly Then sailing to Cherbourg, during the fleet assembly and ferry process, Guba specially conducted targeted training for the crew of the two "Ocean" class ironclads. In order to ensure that the Guba detachment did not have to worry about any threats from the sea, the Navy also organized a support fleet composed of ironclads and cruisers. At the end of August 1870, most of the ships of the Guba Detachment had arrived at the Cherbourg anchorage. At this time, the French Admiralty sent a combat plan based on the emperor's instructions. After studying it, Guba fully agreed to take the attack. The Admiralty then followed suit and approved it. However, it emphasized that Guba could only win this time and not lose, and would bear all the responsibilities. They all pushed it to Guba. Intelligence from the Admiralty clearly marked the location of the Prussian Navy's battleships (actually provided to Napoleon III by Lin Yizhe). After studying it, Guba decided to divide his troops into three groups and launch an attack. The first detachment is composed of two ironclads "Heroing" and "Savoa" and the cruiser "Arroyde". It is responsible for intercepting and attacking the Prussian Navy battleship "Friedrich" in the port of Yade. ¡¤The ironclad "Karl", this detachment will be supported by the ironclad "Amide" coming from Toulon; the second detachment consists of the "Colon", "Revenge" and the cruiser "Embracapo" Composed of "Armenius", it is responsible for intercepting and attacking the Prussian ironclad "Armenius" which is performing defensive tasks at the mouth of the Elbe. This detachment will be supported by the old ironclad "Flanders" and the cruiser "Banshee"; Guba Then he led the team's two latest ironclads "Ocean" and "Marengo", the ironclads "Goroas" and "Surfront" and 5 cruisers to attack the Prussian fleet in Kiel Port. Main force. Soon, the distant coast appeared clearly. Guba raised his telescope and looked ahead. The outline of Kiel Port in the light morning fog was revealed. Guba ordered each ship to start preparing for battle. 15 minutes later, all French warships completed their preparations on time. The gunners are all in place, all the artillery has been loaded, and the boilers have been filled with steam In the bottom cabin of the "Ocean" ironclad, several excited French sailors were whispering. "You know, this is what we are going to do right now!" "What are we going to do right now?" "Teach the Prussians a lesson!" Soon, the "Ocean" raised the signal flag, "When we heard The first deafening explosion will never be forgotten, like dozens of volcanoes suddenly erupting a war! A sailor on the "Ocean" ironclad recalled. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª The collection is not good! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 96 The Naval Battle of Kiel Port At the same time, Napoleon III, who was far away in Chalons, had also received a telegram from the Admiralty: "Colonel Guba's rapid detachment has arrived at the designated position and has begun to attack." After reading the telegram, Napoleon III nodded with satisfaction. He said to his secretary: "Let the Navy Department call Colonel Guba back: Let it go! France is watching you!" After understanding the situation in the entire port, Guba immediately began to deploy his warships. The Prussian defenders at Kiel Port did not expect that the French navy would appear here. They knew that these French warships had bad intentions, and now they could only watch the French formations at the port. The largest tonnage of the "Ocean" ironclad ship has a deep draft and is difficult to approach the Kiel coast. Guba made a bold move and placed the "Ocean" ironclad ship at the intersection of firepower of the four forts in Kiel Port, or It is said that it was arranged in a position where it could shell the four forts in Kiel Port at the same time. The ironclad "Ocean" has a displacement of 7,580 tons and was completed in Brest in 1870. It has a length of 87.73 meters, a width of 17.52 meters, a draft of 8.99 meters, and a speed of 14 knots. The reason why Guba dared to take the risk and put this warship on four Prussian forts Under the muzzle, mainly because the "Ocean" is an authentic ironclad ship, the waterline belt is wrapped with armor up to 200 mm thick. At the same time, the "Ocean" has fierce artillery fire. It is equipped with four 270mm main guns, four 240mm main guns and eight 140mm secondary guns. The 270mm guns are almost invincible against the fort in Kiel Port. Based on the information obtained, Guba believed that the largest artillery gun in the main battery of Kiel Port would not exceed 170 mm. Therefore, based on the French Navy's past testing conditions, he decided to park the warship in a place where 200 mm armor could withstand 170 mm artillery shells, that is, at a distance The fort is about 1000 meters away. The shallow-draft cruiser was ordered to approach and shoot directly. After the order was issued, the flagship "Ocean" moved first and anchored 900 meters outside the Kiel main battery. With the starboard side facing Kiel's main battery and the Prussian temporarily expanded fort next to it, the port side and stern firepower controlled the two forts built by the Prussians on the right bank of the port. The shallow-draft cruiser "Oponaiat" penetrated deep into the shore of Kiel and anchored 120 meters in front of the auxiliary battery on the flank of Kiel's main battery to avoid the fire range of the main battery. Aim at the secondary battery. Another cruiser, the Umbuscade, docked deeper. This cruiser was responsible for shelling the forts on both sides of the harbor and performing support work. After everything was deployed, Guba followed the French war tradition and sent an officer to land on a sampan and submitted an ultimatum to the Prussian defenders, demanding that the defenders hand over the fortress. The defenders ignored this letter, but increased their alert and reported urgently to the naval ships in Kiel Port. Seeing no response from Prussia, Guba ordered a signal to be hung at the end of the beam of the "Ocean", ordering all ships to prepare for battle. At 8 o'clock, the "Ocean" hoisted a huge battle flag - this was a signal of battle. As the "Ocean" group of guns fired, other French ships were not to be left behind and opened fire one after another. After receiving the ultimatum from the French army, the defenders had already strengthened their defenses, and the Kiel Fort, which was waiting for the attack, immediately fired back after hearing the news. The fierce artillery battle only lasted 5 minutes. The three forts in Kiel Port were quickly destroyed. The battle turned into a decisive battle against the main battery. At 8:45, the north side of Kiel's main battery was hit and caught fire. Prussia The army failed to control the fire, and at 9 o'clock the fort's powder magazine exploded violently. Under the fierce bombardment of the French ironclad's 270mm and 240mm main guns, the Prussian army's fort was surrounded by fire and thick smoke. In the earth-shattering explosion, the burning human body limbs flew into the air, as if torn into pieces. The dolls fell one after another along with the broken and twisted barrels. The defense of the Kiel Port fort group failed, and Guba's warships cleared Kiel's outer defenses in less than half an hour. At 9:32, a huge tricolor flag was raised over the main fort of Kiel Port. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Lin Yizhe's Diary": "At eight o'clock that day, the French navy attacked Pu Guoji with four iron-clad ships and two sea patrol speedboats. All the nine-point forts were smashed to pieces, and the Prussian army suffered heavy casualties Two quarters later, the French troops came ashore, raised a flag with the main fort, took advantage of the situation to destroy the hilltop fort, destroyed more than ten cannons and their camp, and plundered firearms. So many" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù After destroying the coastal defense fort in Kiel Port, the French warships drove in under the leadership of Guba, An attack was launched on the Prussian naval ships anchored in the harbor. Faced with the sudden attack by the French ships, the Prussian navy ships in the harbor hurriedly launched their own counterattacks. Fighting on such a narrow water surface was like a hand-to-hand fight. The French warships had already seized the upper hand, even though they got the upper hand. After receiving the timely notification from the fort defenders, the Prussian warships weighed anchor one after another, preparing to give the French ship a try, but everything seemed too late. The Prussian with a displacement of 10,933 tonsThe flagship "Koenigs-Wilhelm" is the soul pillar of all Prussian warships in the harbor at this moment. The captain, Lieutenant Colonel Zweig, shouted orders desperately and dispatched various positions on the ship to enter combat status, intending to change the "Koenigs-Wilhelm" The USS was in an unfavorable position and used broadside fire to attack the French flagship "Ocean" in order to set a benchmark for the warships of Black Hawk. The "Corniss William" is extremely busy now. In the engine room, the sailors are working hard to loosen the steam valve and drive the steam engine. On the ship's bow anchor deck, several large hammers hurriedly hit the heavy anchor chain. Sparks were flying everywhere, but the steel anchor chain seemed unmoved. The open-air artillery deck, which is not wide, is now full of busy people. With the French warships blasting shells, the huge 210mm main gun is pushed and pulled by the sailors, and is laid along the deck. orbit and slowly entered the broadside gun emplacement. In the gunport holes on the side of the ship, the gunners of the 240mm main gun were laboriously loading ammunition. Under the command of Captain Zweig, a huge battle flag was also hoisted on the mast of the "Koenigs Wilhelm". This huge ironclad ship moved slowly like a giant beast breaking free from its restraints. Caught in a concentrated artillery attack by French ships, the "Corniss Wilhelm" worked hard to adjust to a broadside position facing the enemy. Unwilling to be passively beaten, a 210 mm cannon equipped at the stern of the "Koenigs Wilhelm" first began to fight back. The French flagship "Ocean" that rushed forward was first hit by two shells on the side. The shells penetrated the armor and were blocked by the oak lining inside the armor. Guba expected that the Prussian army's firepower would be so fierce, but he did not expect that the 210mm artillery owned by the Prussian army could hit the first hit. Soon, another shell fired from the main battery of the "Cornis William" hit the side gun emplacement of the "Ocean". One 240mm main gun was seriously damaged, but the surrounding personnel were not injured. , because the Prussian artillery shell fired was a solid projectile that would not explode. Almost at the same time as the above scene, Captain Zweig, who was standing on the flybridge of the "Koenigs Wilhelm", suddenly felt a violent vibration under his feet. Along with the sound of an explosion, a ball of flame rose from the middle of the port side of the ship. The 270mm main guns of the "Ocean" and the "Marengo" hit the "Cornis William" one after another. Because the "Cornis William" ship had many cannons, it was a key target of the French navy. After Guba led the ship into the harbor, he commanded four ironclad ships and concentrated firepower to attack it in order to gain the upper hand. Under the fierce bombardment of four French ironclads, the huge hull of the "Cornis Wilhelm" quickly turned into a honeycomb. "It was constantly hit by shells. The iron hull could not withstand such heavy damage, and the seawater flowed along the cracks." The mouth of the ship continued to pour into the ship, and its port side suddenly burst open The huge ship was bombarded by continuous fatal artillery fire, constantly making gasping sounds, and the machine was dying, just like the lungs were breathing the last breath." . The "Koenigs Wilhelm", which was suddenly hit hard, began to tilt and sink continuously, but the Prussian sailors still worked hard to maneuver it to move to the shallow water area of ??the shore, intending to run aground to save itself. In the end, it was unable to support it and was helpless near the shore. sink. Because the sea water there was not deep, a large amount of the superstructure of the "Cornis Wilhelm" was exposed after the sinking. Less than 10 minutes after the war started, the Prussian navy's flagship sank in pain, which seemed to foreshadow the outcome of the battle. In the final seconds of the sinking of the ironclad "Cornith Wilhelm", an unknown Prussian sailor climbed up the mast, raised a black eagle flag, and called on other warships in the harbor to continue fighting. At the same time that the "Kenigs Wilhelm" was severely damaged, a Prussian warship rushed out of the array. This is the Prussian cruiser "Hurta". "Herta" is a cruiser built by Prussia. It has a displacement of only 2,580 tons and is more maneuverable than large warships. When he heard the sound of gunfire outside the port, the captain, Major Keller, sensed that something was wrong and ordered the anchor to be raised in advance. This very alert move made the "Hurta" the first to enter the active offensive in the Battle of Kiel Port. One of the Prussian warships in enemy status. The reason why the cruiser "Herta" suddenly started moving at this time has a lot to do with the sinking of the ironclad "Koenigs Wilhelm". When the "Kenigs-Wilhelm" was under fire from French ships, the "Herta", which had a small hull and flexible steering, was ready to approach the "Kenigs-Wilhelm" to help the flagship withstand the gunfire, but it had not yet The "Keniss Wilhelm" sank before there was time for reinforcements. The officers and soldiers on the "Helta" were grieved and determined to fight to reverse the unfavorable situation in front of them. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 97 The End of the Prussian Navy Under the command of the captain, the cruiser "Herta" rushed towards the ironclad "Ocean" at full speed. Witnessing the feat of the cruiser "Hurta", the Prussian cruiser "Eliza Peter" and the gunboat "Berlin" moored behind the "Hurta" were inspired and both followed the "Hurta" from behind. . The "Ocean", "Marengo", "Goroas" and "Surfrant" immediately adjusted the artillery fire that had just bombarded the "Kenigs Wilhelm" to the attacking Prussians. Warships, especially the leading cruiser "Hurta". In the fierce artillery battle at close range, the meteor-like shells fired by the French warships smashed the artillery decks of the Prussian warships with blood and flesh flying everywhere. Although there are always those brave and fearless soldiers who stand one after another in the rain of bullets and fight against the enemy, they are unable to fight back in the face of the overwhelming artillery fire from the enemy. The cruiser "Hurta", which was beaten into a sea of ??flames and littered with corpses, stubbornly headed towards the "ocean". Suddenly, an ominous explosion sounded from the middle of the hull of the "Hurta". "There was an explosion near the engine room, and the violent explosion completely destroyed the engine room. Not far from the "Ocean", the "Hurta" lost its navigation ability. The scene that followed was unimaginable. The French warship destroyed the warship with almost accurate artillery fire at close range. The ammunition compartment of the cruiser "Herta" exploded, the hull tilted, and the deck was dead silent except for the mast. The black eagle flag above is still flying sadly. Soon, a French steam sampan approached the "Herta" which was on fire. French Navy Captain Donette led the sailors to climb up the bulwark of the "Herta", then climbed the rope ladder to the top of the mast, and tore the The black eagle flag was lowered and a tricolor flag was raised. "This damn ship (referring to the 'Herta') was so burned that it was impossible to get over it, and it was also smoking. We were wrapped in the smoke and choked and coughed However, for a while we finally boarded Oh! God, what a scene! Really, even then, despite their despicable behavior, I felt sorry for the poor Prussians There were corpses all over the deck. They were blown to pieces by artillery fire, some were scorched by the fire, and some were scalded by the ruptured boilers and the steam released" (Letter home from a sailor of the "Ocean") "The French ships started the Battle of Kiel Port almost at the same time. What was going on was also the tactics of fighting independently. As a result, many local battles in the Battle of Kiel seemed complicated, but in fact they all took place within a short period of time. Just when the Prussian Navy's "Koenigs Wilhelm", "Herta", "Elisa Peter" and other upstream warships were attacked by French ships, three Prussian ships were located in the coastal direction on the opposite shore guarding the downstream Prussian ships. The warships also fell into a fierce battle. The gunboats "Essen" and "Bremen" recalled from the mouth of the Elbe before the war, as well as the gunboat "Hamburg" recalled from the Baltic Sea coast, have been moored at the coastal battery since they arrived at the port of Kiel. nearby, as a water fort. As soon as the French warships entered Kiel, the three gunboats fell into the disadvantageous position of being alone behind enemy lines. The opponent they faced at this moment was far more powerful than them. "Essen" and "Bremen" are both old-style gunboats built by Prussia, with a displacement of 734 tons. The firepower each ship can use during single-side combat includes two 152mm guns and three 102mm guns. The "Hamburg" is the smallest of the three warships. It is an improved version of the old gunboat, with a displacement of 692 tons. The firepower it can obtain during single-side combat includes one 152mm gun and three 102mm guns. In total, when the three Prussian warships were fighting on one side, the available artillery was 5 152 mm guns and 9 102 mm guns. With three Prussian gunboats in a parallel confrontation, there were three French cruisers. The 1,422-ton displacement of the "Embernaibo", the "Rifus" and the "Pelotoctis", a total of three French warships, can be used in single-side combat, including 12 190 mm breech guns. Guns, 14 140mm breech-loaded guns. Comparing the two, Prussian warships are simply inferior to their opponents in terms of caliber, quantity, and advanced artillery. Under such a disparity in firepower, the outcome of the close-range artillery exchange between the two sides is conceivable. What's even more unfavorable is that this artillery duel started with the other party taking the initiative, which means that the Prussian warship may not be able to make it in time. If you make any resistance, you will be sunk in the first round of bombardment by the French ship. When the ironclad "Ocean" gave the order to start the artillery battle, the three French cruisers "Embernaibo" and other three French cruisers, which had been gearing up for a long time, immediately fired salvos at the Prussian warship with broadside artillery. Encountering a sudden attack, the two gunboats "Essen" and "Hamburg" were severely damaged before they had time to cut off the anchor chain and sail upstream to meet the main force of the "Koenigs Wilhelm" according to the scheduled combat plan. The body burst into flames. "Essen" was sunk in the first salvo of French cruisers, and her sister ship "Essen" was sunk in the first salvo of French cruisers.After the "Laime" withstood the first round of shelling, the damage to the hull was too serious. The captain commanded to cut off the anchor chain and retreat downstream, and finally burned near one side of the channel. In an instant, the Prussian Navy in the downstream direction There was only one weak gunboat left in the array, the "Hamburg", which was still struggling to support itself. Because the small warship's anchor chain was thin and easier to cut, the "Hamburger" had already gotten rid of the shackles of the anchor when the French ship fired. The officers and soldiers on the ship continued to fight. At this time, thunderous cheers came from the three French warships that were shelling wildly. The smoke gradually dispersed, and a larger French warship appeared under the command of Captain Maury. The ironclad ship "Surfront" came to the downstream battlefield. Because the battle upstream was basically over, Guba ordered this ironclad ship to support the weaker downstream French ship "Surfront". The ironclad ship has a displacement of 6,220 tons and a waterline armor thickness of 5.7 inches. It is equipped with 8 240mm guns, 4 190mm guns, and 8 140mm guns. Guba's original purpose of having this ironclad ship was to support the downstream. caliber naval guns against the Prussian forts along the coast, not only to prevent the Prussian shore forts from firing artillery support during water operations, but also to worry that after the Battle of Kiel, the French warships would be blocked by Prussian artillery from the shore when they exit. Now, join. The "Surfrant" in the battle formation bombarded the Prussian Army camp artillery position on the shore, and at the same time attacked the "Hamburg" with its powerful 240 mm main gun. "The ship fired its first shot at the Prussian army on the shore. When they hit the base, the sand and earth flew away, and the defenders were invincible. They then attacked the gunboat "Hamburg". Its shells passed over the stern of the ship and fell into the water with great force. "("Lin Yizhe's Diary") "The already overwhelmed "Bremen" encountered an attack that was as overwhelming as a mountain. A large number of sailors on the ship put themselves on the sampan to escape. Some deserters who could not get on the sampan even jumped directly. Entering the river, despite Captain Root's order to bombard the escaping sampans, they still "continued" under the bombardment of the French ship's gunfire. Most of the officers and soldiers who insisted on fighting on the ship were martyred, including Captain Root and First Officer Linn. He was shot and killed, and his "body fell into pieces." The gunboat "Hamburg" had also suffered heavy damage. "The hull was hit by countless bullets, shaped like a honeycomb, the hull was tilted, and it was about to drown" ("Lin Yizhe's Diary"). At this time, under the command of an unknown officer, the "Hamburger" suddenly adjusted its position and aimed directly at the side of the French cruiser "Rivos". The hull was seriously tilted and it sailed hard with blazing flames. The "Hamburg" intended to perish together with the French ship, but was unfortunately hit and sunk by a salvo of broadsides from the "Rivers". To the great shock of the nearby neutral warships, and even the French warships present, the "Hamburg" When the gunboat was about to submerge, a burst of smoke suddenly erupted from the front main gun, and a black eagle flag was raised on the top of the mast "The soldiers on the ship tried to escape the danger, but there was no way. The ruthless grenades killed them. spread among them. But some of them gave beautiful examples of bravery and heroism. On one of the gunboats, three-quarters of the hull was on fire and was about to sink into the river. The Prussian Black Eagle flag was suddenly raised, and another gunner fired a final shot at our warship. "So far, all three Prussian warships downstream have been sunk. After learning that the threat downstream was eliminated, Guba felt that it was time to win a comprehensive victory. The ironclad "Ocean" shelled the "Kenigs Wilhelm" in the end After the wreckage, we approached the shore. There were a large number of wooden sailing ships parked here. Due to the wrong wind direction, these old sailing ships were stuck on the shore and could not move. After seeing the "Cornis William" being destroyed, In the end, all the Prussian sailors on board ran away. The French were no longer interested in shooting at these wooden boats that looked like handicrafts. Guba, who didn't want to waste cannonballs, simply sent sailors forward in a steam sampan. Ships one after another were set on fire. "The wooden sailing ships of the Prussian army were unable to move because of the strong wind, and they sat there waiting for death. The soldiers dispersed. The French army's sailing ships calmly set fire to them. The smoke rose into the sky and extended to the houses on the shore." "("Lin Yizhe's Diary") At this time, there were only two Prussian warships still fighting on the water. The cruiser "Elisa Peter" and the gunboat "Berlin", "Elisa Peter" The "Berlin" is a ship of the same type as the "Hurta", and the "Berlin" is an old-fashioned gunboat ordered by Germany from the United Kingdom in 1860. It has a displacement of 756 tons and is equipped with three 102 mm guns. The firing rate of the artillery is extremely slow, and this class of warships. It has been in service for nearly 10 years, and the speed has been greatly reduced. The current speed is only 8 knots. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please recommend! Text Chapter 98 Occupying Kiel After the capsizing of the "Elissa Peter", the gunboat "Berlin" soon met with misfortune. The French cruisers "Oponiate" and "Ambescade" sunk it with large-caliber naval guns. Most of its crew members were killed, and only a few people swam ashore. After the main battle on the water was over, Guba ordered the fleet to sweep the river and prepare to attack the port area. After the fierce battle, the river was full of floating corpses and people who had fallen into the water waiting to be rescued. The neutral warships parked in the harbor immediately lowered their sampans to rescue those who fell into the water. But the red-eyed French warships were no longer such gentlemen at this time. The sound of rifle shooting continued to be heard from each ship, and they were brutally massacring the Prussian officers and soldiers who fell into the water. A French captain recalled this: "On the water It was full of pieces of wood, broken masts and fragments of the hull. Clinging to these drifting objects were the poor Prussian soldiers trying to survive. Their heads emerged from the water, like little black dots. Our sailors, of course. They showed enviable spirit and discipline at the beginning of the battle. Now that they are too excited about the battle, it is very difficult to prevent them from shooting at these black spots floating on the water. " After clearing the water, the French ships began to explore the shore. The mines deployed by the Prussian military and laid on the shore were shot and detonated by the French ships, resulting in a violent explosion. The French warships thought it was Prussian artillery firing, so they began to concentrate their shelling on nearby Prussian forts. The artillery battle reached 10:45, when an ammunition depot of the Prussian army was hit, and another violent explosion occurred on the shore. At 11 o'clock, Guba ordered the bombardment to stop and prepared to end the battle. When the French warships' artillery fire stopped for a moment, a group of Prussian artillerymen used Krupp cannons from concealed batteries to launch a fierce bombardment at the ironclad "Ocean". The "Ocean" was hit, including Guba's adjutant Major Lewell. Five French officers and soldiers were injured. Guba was furious and ordered a concentrated fire bombardment. The heroic Prussian fort was quickly suppressed by French artillery fire, and all the artillery was destroyed. At 11:55, the sound of artillery subsided. In this battle, Prussia lost 7 warships and more than 1,600 people were killed. The French lost no ships, only 26 people were killed and 72 were injured. At the end of the surface battle in Kiel Port, two French cruisers, the "Arroyud" and the "Embracapo", appeared outside the port at the same time. Report the results of the battle and support the battle. While Guba led the main force of the fast detachment to attack the port of Kiel, the first detachment also arrived at the port of Yarde and launched the attack. Stationed at the port of Yarde was the Prussian Navy "Friedrich Karl" ironclad, which had a displacement of 7043 tons, with 16 210 mm guns, it is one of the battleships of the Prussian Navy, but the opponents it has to face are the two powerful French ironclads "Heroine" and "Savoa", "Heroine" HMS Ying and HMS Savoia are ships of the same class, with a displacement of 6070 tons and eight 240mm guns and three 190mm guns. The cruiser HMS Arroyud that supports them has a displacement of 1388 tons and has With nine 150mm guns, the ironclad "Amide" has a displacement of 3,569 tons and six 190mm guns. The French ship has an absolute advantage in terms of tonnage and firepower. After the first detachment arrived at the port of Yard, they did exactly what Guba did at the port of Kiel (both were taught by a master). They first destroyed the Prussian coastal defense batteries at the port with fierce artillery fire, and then rushed into the port. After learning that the French ship was attacking, the ironclad "Friedrich Carl" weighed anchor in time and planned to rush out of the port, but failed. In order to prevent the ordinary ship from escaping, the commander of the first detachment first let the ironclad ship The "Amide" was blocked in the channel, and then the commander, Lieutenant Colonel Lisby, led two ironclads and a cruiser into the harbor to besiege the "Friedrich Carl". The "Friedrich Carl" was under siege. The Friedrich Carl" resisted desperately under the leadership of its captain, Captain Mark, but was unable to withstand the superior artillery fire of the French ship. Under the fierce bombardment of the French ironclad ship's 240mm main gun, the "Friedrich Carl" quickly Turned into a pile of burning scrap metal. At the last moment, Captain Mark launched the battleship and ran aground on the beach. After discovering that the "Friedrich Carl" had no resistance and the officers and soldiers on the ship had fled, in order to save artillery shells, French sailors boarded the ship in a small boat. Boarded the "Friedrich Carl" and detonated the ship's ammunition depot, completely destroying the ship. After finally taking care of the wreckage of the "Friedrich Carl", the French ship approached the shore and unexpectedly discovered that a large number of ancient wooden sailing warships were parked here. Due to the wrong wind direction, these old ships from the sailing era were He had been stationed on the shore unable to move. After seeing the "Friedrich Carl" being destroyed, the Prussian sailors on it ran away. The French had no interest in target practice when dealing with these wooden boats that looked like handicrafts. Not wanting to waste cannonballs, Lisby simply sent sailors forward in steam sampans and set fire to them one after another. A Western version of "Red Cliff Burning". "the wooden sailing ships of the Prussian army were unable to move due to the strong wind, so they sat and waited for death. The soldiers were scattered, but the French army's water bravery calmly set them on fire, and the smokeThe fire soared into the sky and spread to the houses on the shore, and the fire did not go out for three days" ("Lin Yizhe's Diary") While the first detachment attacked Yade Port, the second detachment, under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Porter, attacked the anchored ship in Elbe. The Prussian ironclad Arminius at the mouth of the river launched an attack. The Arminius was a small ironclad ship with a displacement of only 1917 tons. It had two twin 210 mm round main gun turrets, with the center line at the beginning and the end. It is the first ironclad ship of the Prussian Navy. It is now used as a coastal defense ship for the defense of the Elbe River. It is worth noting that the "Armenius" ironclad ship was built by Prussia to meet the needs of the war with Denmark. Ordered from Britain, Prussia won the Prussian-Danish War, which the Danes hated. The French navy's attack on Kiel was of course secretly supported by the Danish navy. When the French fleet arrived at the mouth of the Elbe, The ironclad Arminius was on patrol. After discovering the French ship, the Arminius tried to escape, but was soon chased by the French ship. Faced with a displacement of 6,420 tons, two 240 mm guns and 10 In front of the ironclad "Koren" with 190 mm guns and the "Vengeance" with a displacement of 6,220 tons and eight 240 mm guns and four 190 mm guns, the "Armenius" had no hope of winning. About Twenty minutes later, the "Armenius" was covered in flames from head to toe, and soon exploded and sank when the supporting old ironclad "Flanders" and cruiser "Banshee" arrived. , only the mast of the "Armenius" was left on the sea. In the accommodation below the deck of the ironclad "Ocean", Guba drafted a report to the French government and prepared a commendation order for all ships participating in the war. : "The atrocities committed by the Prussian soldiers on French soil have been avenged by your comrades in Kiel and your bravery, but France demands a more glorious compensation, and with brave sailors like you she can Get everything. ¡ª¡ªGuba" The French warships that destroyed the Prussian Navy were all in an extremely passionate mood of victory. However, under the tricolor flag, Commander Guba looked at the scene in front of him, but he was considering another plan. According to According to the orders of the French government, the real mission of this battle is to occupy the port of Kiel and clear the way for the landing of the French army. The annihilation of the Prussian navy is the preparatory activity for the capture of Kiel and the French army generals who rushed forward. People are different. Guba has always shown a steady style in commanding operations. He will never take a risk without being completely sure. After careful consideration, Guba decided to concentrate firepower on the nearby Prussian forts, "Every ship." The ship fired grenades at suspicious targets on the shore and in the surrounding areas." At 2 p.m., under the cover of warship gunfire, dozens of landing team officers and soldiers carried by the "Goroas" and the "Surfront" boarded a sampan , forced ashore, and found that the Prussian artillery was nowhere to be found, so he took the four Krupp cannons in a temporary fort as trophies and transported them all back to the warship. Seeing that the nearby forts had been cleared, Guba repositioned them. At about 3 o'clock, the French army carried by the transport ship "Alton", led by Major Pierre, was the first to leave, paddling towards the beach at the foot of the mountain. At 3:30, the French army's Pierre Brigade set off. Successfully landed on the beach and quickly advanced inland. To the French army's surprise, no trace of the Prussian army was found, and various Prussian army fortifications fell into the hands of the French army one after another. "The Prussian army disappeared inexplicably. A few seemingly harmless civilians remained. "At about 5 o'clock, facing the red, white and blue flags waving in all directions, Guba set foot on the land of Kiel. Soon, the French army entered the city of Kiel, but still did not find any trace of the Prussian army. Kiel was like this Falling into the hands of the French army, the French army generals were so surprised by this dramatic scene that they did not order the troops to move forward, but instead stayed in Kiel. According to Guba's request, the French army sent a reconnaissance force to the area. Searching inland, there was still no trace of the Prussian army. Guba and the French army generals did not know that in fact, before they attacked Kiel, there were not many defenders in Kiel due to the war on the Franco-Prussian front. Tragic, the Prussian army suffered too many casualties and was seriously short of troops. The Prussian government had no choice but to mobilize troops from various places to supplement the front line. Naturally, the defenders of Kiel Port were not spared. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please recommend! Text Chapter 99 Who is the Emperor? As a large number of troops were transported by train to the French front line, Prussia's defense forces in various parts of the country were very empty. The military strength in many places has dropped to a terrifying level. As an important military port in Prussia, the garrison at Kiel Port was so weak that other cities could be imagined. While Guba was occupying Kiel, two other French armies also landed at the Port of Yard and the mouth of the Elbe River under the cover of the navy. Out of the same mentality as the French army that occupied Kiel, they did not immediately advance inland after landing, but chose to stick to the spot. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Collection of Lin Yizhe's Letters" - Rev. Zeng Dishuai: " With the telegram, the French navy captured the Puguo Xi'er Haikou , the army has landed and is about to march on Putin. The news is correct The Prussian army brigade is now stranded in the French territory and it is extremely difficult to rescue it. I heard that the Prussian army has been in the French territory for a long time and it is difficult to supply supplies. They looted important areas and the French people are very angry. When the French army entered the territory of Pu, they also carried out many killings and looting. In this battle, the enmity between the two countries was deep, and it was difficult to resolve the situation. There was a rumor in Beijing that Pu envoys wanted to join forces with us to fight against the French. There was a rift between the two envoys of France and Pu. You can be patient and delay dealing with it, and don't rush to settle the case. Otherwise, even if it is beneficial to the country, it will cause great damage to the name of the public order, so don't do it carelessly Feng Daye is a surly and violent person, and Zhe Su knows it, so he entrusted it to him in advance. Ige sent a letter to the Admiral of the French Navy to prevent him from causing trouble. There were words such as, "If China and France are at odds due to one person, the cause of military disaster may be unknown." The Admiral immediately ordered Officer Ben Shui He bravely came to Tianjin in the name of protecting him, but actually he was under surveillance. Therefore, during the Tianjin case, Fa Bian was able to seize his gun and imprison him on the navy ship of the country. However, he aroused public anger, and the church was burned. The monks taught him Although Jinfu County was at fault for the disaster that caused the people to be conquered, it was no greater than this person, so he could be dismissed from office. The great cause of prosperity should be handed over to the Dharma Lord. From a philosophical perspective, the Dharma War is in full swing, and he is born in Jin. The incident has caused a huge change and threatened to lead to war between China and France. If the French Lord hears the details, he will definitely be furious and will definitely punish this person severely. If the news is spread, the public opinion in our country will not be too angry, and the public will be exempted from the debate" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù France, Chalon Fortress, In the emperor¡¯s office at the base camp, Napoleon III looked gloomily at the complaint of Prussian atrocities sent by the representatives of the people. Book. "Suddenly there was a great noise. The Prussian troops burst into the courtyard from behind. Four men seized Antony, who was working with an axe; the rest surrounded him. In a foul language Shouting loudly, they almost killed him on the spot, when an officer came in and ordered the prisoner to be brought before him, speaking in German. After talking for a few words, he turned around and said to Anthony fiercely in fluent French: 'You will be shot in two hours. The Frenchmen in the regular army who were armed with dangerous weapons were all shot, and even the militiamen were not recognized as belligerent groups. The Prussians used this terrible method to warn the peasants who tried to defend their homeland, in order to prevent the entire people from rising up against them. That's what they were afraid of." "The Prussian officers locked up Anthony and many young people, without saying what they were going to do with them. The Prussians took away everything they could, as if preparing for a long march. Abeliya had been suffering unbearable pain since noon, and despite her father's urgings, she refused to leave the yard. But the hours continued to pass, and night was coming. It took a lot of time, but it seemed that it could not change the terrible outcome, so she was even more painful. " "However, at nearly three o'clock, the Prussian army began to make preparations for departure. The young people stayed in the house for a long time. Abelia knew that this was a critical moment for the young man's life and death; so she folded her hands and prayed. Old man Amoran was beside her, still maintaining his posture. The serious and calm attitude that only a resigned farmer has. 'Oh! Oh my God!' said Abeliya, 'they are going to kill him' The miller pulled her forward. , sitting her on his lap like a child. "Think about it again, you young people," the officer said. "If you don't want to do this for me, I will offer it to you." In exchange for your life, you are finally lenient The matter is simple, just lead us to Monte East through the woods. "The young man didn't have any answer. "So, are you going to be stubborn to the end? "Still no one answered." "Abeliya clasped her hands and begged Anthony from a distance. She had forgotten everything. She might be trying to persuade him to do something shameful, but old man Amoran caught her. Hands, to prevent the Prussians from seeing the gestures of a woman driven mad by pain."  "The firing squad has arrived. The officer is still waiting for Anthony and the young men to relent. He keeps expecting Anthony to change his mind. There is silence, thunder rumbles in the distance, and the fields are so hot that it makes people breathless. Come, in this silence, a voice suddenly shouted: "French army! French army!" There was a lot of chaos in the mill. The Prussian soldiers were running around, shouting loudly, but not a single shot was fired at this time. Ya shouted, clasping her hands. She seemed to be crazy. She broke away from her father's arms and kept laughing. Oh! They came just in time. Anthony is still alive! Like thunder, a row of terrible gunshots sounded in her ears, causing her to turn around. It turned out that the officer had just whispered: 'Let's get this done first.'" "He pushed Anthony to the open shed himself. Next to the wall, he ordered to shoot. When Abelia turned around, Anthony was already lying on the ground with twelve bullets in his chest. "She didn't cry, her eyes were frozen." , walked under the open shed and sat down a few steps away from the body. She looked at him, making dazed movements like a baby from time to time. The Prussian army had taken the old man Amolan as a hostage. Get up. Then the gun rang out again, and the remaining young people fell down" "The Prussians also captured Abeliya. They dragged her into the woods and insulted her in front of her father. But she can no longer feel any pain, because the person she loves the most is dead and her heart is broken" Napoleon III read this indictment, which was as emotional as Alexandre Dumas's novel. Anger rose, but he knew that now was not the time to be impulsive. The indictment just now obviously made him very uncomfortable, and he was eager to find some solutions to the problem. His eyes unconsciously fell on the small wooden box that was never more than 10 meters away from him. Napoleon III opened the box, took out Lin Yizhe's letter again and read it. "Dear Your Majesty, you must not be angered by Bismarck's extremely provocative telegram. He did it intentionally!" The prestige can be said" Thinking that he did not obey his words at the first time, Napoleon III felt regretful again. What makes him feel gratified now is that after the attack failed, he still followed Lin Yizhe's suggestion and quickly and resolutely reduced his troops to Xialong Fortress. Although this "cowardly act" was firmly opposed by Queen Eugenie and Count Montauban, Napoleon III remained unmoved and finally did not make a big mistake and changed the fate of the Second Empire. "The Count of Montauban is a complete liar, a money-lover, and a mentally unsound person. He fell under the Queen's skirt just for his own personal gain. He will never consider your Majesty and the future of the empire. Not at all" As soon as Napoleon III saw this sentence, the anger that had been pent up in his heart suddenly rose. "For his own selfish interests, he will definitely urge His Majesty to attack with all his strength and oppose any form of retreat - whether it is a real defeat or a tactical retreat to achieve a greater victory. He firmly believes that this will If it affects his status in Paris, your Majesty must not listen to his sweet words" Napoleon III remembered that when he decided to retreat to Chalon, Montauban first wrote a letter to stop it, and then sent a special envoy to stop it, and even asked the French commander-in-chief to stop it. When the Ministry of Finance wrote to him asking to stop it, he got really angry and said such unkind words to Montauban in the letter: "I want you to make it clear that, Your Excellency, Count , I am the emperor of the French Empire! Not you! Your behavior has exceeded the limits of a minister! I hope you understand what you are saying and doing! " This letter shuts down Montauban. They kept talking for a long time, but soon after, with the support of Queen Eugenie, Montauban, unwilling to be lonely, began to criticize Napoleon III's military strategy for the French army's defensive operations in Chalons. After the French army blocked the Prussian attack in Chalon, because the emperor personally went to the front line to command the defensive operations and achieved a major victory, Napoleon III's prestige among the French people greatly increased. Countless patriotic young people were inspired to sign up to join the army and rushed to the summer camp. On the dragon front, fight under the emperor's banner. Encouraged by this situation, Empress Eugenie repeatedly asked Napoleon III to launch a counterattack. Montauban saw this opportunity and jumped out again. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! ??Recommended! Text Chapter 100 The Emperor and the Boy What Montauban went even further this time was to instigate Empress Eugenie to personally take action and persuade Napoleon III to attack the Prussians. Montauban seemed to have figured out Napoleon III's henpeck, so he carried out such a killing. This time, Napoleon III finally couldn't bear it anymore. It would be fine if the offensive could really bring military and political benefits to the French Empire, but the facts of several battles show that the French army's blind counterattack has no meaning except doubling the number of casualties. And now, Queen Eugenie actually ran up to him and started urging him to launch an attack, in the name of going to the front line to comfort the officers and soldiers and visit her son Louis! When Napoleon III was annoyed, General Wimpfen, who was assisting him in handling military affairs, walked in quickly with a telegram in his hand. Seeing the excitement and excitement written on General Wimpfen¡¯s face, Napoleon III knew that there might be some news coming. "Is there any good news, General?" Napoleon III asked. "Yes! Your Majesty! That's good news!" General Wimpfen presented the telegram to the emperor, his voice trembling with excitement, "Our navy has destroyed the entire naval power of the Prussians! The port of Kiel has been captured! The army has already Landing! Heading towards Berlin!" "Great!" Napoleon III immediately took the telegram and read it carefully. Seeing that the genius plan he had formulated was once again successful (of course this was under the "guidance" of Lin Yizhe), tears oozed from the corners of Napoleon III's eyes. From the beginning of the war to now, France finally deserves her glorious victory! "That's great, Your Majesty." Queen Eugenie's voice sounded at the door, "The Prussians will be panicked if they know the news. This is a good opportunity for us to attack." Hearing Queen Eugenie's words, the emperor's face Shang's smile froze. "No, no, dear, we haven't reached the time to attack yet." Napoleon III suppressed the unhappiness in his heart, shook his head and said with a smile. "Your Majesty, do you know? When I was in Paris, my subjects were eager for your Majesty to drive the invaders out of France" Before Eugenie could finish speaking, Napoleon III interrupted her impatiently, "I I know! But attacking blindly won't work! How many times have I told you!" Eugenie stared at the emperor in surprise, as if she couldn't believe her eyes. In her memory, this was the first time the emperor had spoken to her in such a blunt and rude manner. "You always listen to the nonsense of that guy from Montauban! Don't you know that he is using you?" The emperor finally broke out this time, "If I had listened to him, the French Empire would no longer exist. You know what? Look what you got from the attack. Nothing but blood and tears! So stop talking to me about blind attacks, okay? " It was the first time that Queen Eugenie was reprimanded like this in front of outsiders. Tears burst into her eyes for a moment. She turned her head and walked out of the emperor's office without saying a word, holding up her skirt. Seeing that the emperor's anger was still lingering, General Wen Pufen also felt anxious. When the Prussian army stormed Sedan on August 30, Napoleon III became seriously ill and was unable to command. Marshal MacMahon was replaced to command the French army. However, Marshal MacMahon was injured in the thigh by Prussian artillery shell shrapnel in the subsequent battle. , handed over the command of the Xialong Army to General Ducrot, commander of the 1st Army. Based on the changes in the battlefield situation, Ducrot ordered the French army to conduct a tentative attack westward. But no one expected that General Wimpfen, who had just arrived in Chalon from Paris two days ago, had just taken over as commander of the 5th Army of the Chalon Army. When setting off from Paris, Wimpfen carried a letter in his pocket from the War Department in Paris authorizing him to take over the command of the Army of Chalon if necessary (this letter was sent by Montauban on the War Department's behalf). Two days ago, he didn't mention this to anyone, but now he suddenly showed off his Shang Fang sword and announced that he was the commander of the legion. Last week, he was stationed in the city of Oran, Algeria, North Africa, and was completely unaware of the entire battlefield situation. He revoked the order for the French army to attack westward, and instead ordered the entire army to resist on the spot and launch an attack on the Prussian army. The French army once again suffered huge casualties. He realized that it was not good and promptly revoked his order, thus avoiding further expansion of the disaster. This battle cost the French army more than 6,000 lives in vain. When Napoleon III learned about it, he was furious and ordered to take back his command. Today the emperor was so angry with the queen, to some extent it was related to that battle. Wen Pufen was thinking about how to say goodbye when Napoleon III suddenly said: "Go and notify the Secretariat"?Come here, General, I have two orders to issue. " "Yes, Your Majesty. "Wimpfen immediately agreed as he was about to receive an amnesty. Then Napoleon III issued two orders. One order was that Napoleon III ordered the removal of all positions of Prime Minister Count Montauban and replaced him with Thiers. The other order announced his promotion. Colonel Guba, who commanded the French navy to capture Kiel, became a rear admiral. While Napoleon III was worried about his restless queen, Guba, who was far away in the port of Kiel, was also worried about his disobedient army subordinates in Prussia. A letter home from a junior French army officer to his wife reflects the situation of the French army entering the Prussian border: "Praise be to Jesus Christ and his Holy Mother! Dearest Jeanne, how are you? You are lying peacefully in the hot quilt at home, what a blessing it is! But it¡¯s really hard for me to fight here. We besieged a Prussian fort and fought a big battle. I killed the Prussians so badly that all their infantry and artillery were so frightened that they fled for their lives. Even the general himself was surprised by me. He said that I was the one who attacked If I win this battle, I will be awarded a Cross of Medal. Now the officers and non-commissioned officers respect me and no longer slap me. Later we moved forward and fought the second battle. I don¡¯t know the name of that city. I killed many Prussian soldiers. I won the fourth military flag. I also defeated a tall heavy man. The colonel of the cavalry captured him. Our commander said to me that when our team was transferred back to our hometown. Let me write an application asking to stay. Because in war, besides not being able to sleep well. It's very pleasant, you can eat as much as you want, and in this country, there is wine everywhere. Because this is a very rich country. We also set fire to a village, even the children and women were not spared. I also participated in this operation. The church burned to the ground. Because they were all Catholics, many were burned. Now we are going to attack their king, by which time the war will be over. However, you have to take good care of our home and Frank. If he doesn't obey, let him have a taste of my power when I get home. I want him to know what kind of person I am. May God bless you. Yours, Charles Doback. "The officer's wife scolded him severely in two letters she wrote in reply to him: "Dearest Charles, the man who married me at the altar really wants God to punish you! You're the bastard, the infidel! You go with those villains to kill Catholic people. Don't you know that those villains are Lutherans? And you, a Christian, go and help them! You just want to fight. You lazy bastard, you don't do anything right now, you just fight with people, eat and drink, and kill innocent people. You also set fire to churches. I really hope they burn you with fire when you get to hell. You are still complacent and show off your talents, even to the elderly and children. Remember, you he-goat, the good words written in the Holy Book for us Frenchmen. From the beginning of the world to the end of the world, the Most High God will never forgive those who are stupid and lazy. You have to take good care of yourself! You Turk! So that I don't break your head in the future, I'm sending you five dollars, even though my life is very difficult, and I don't know what to do in the future, and the situation at home is not good at all. I embrace you, dearest Charles. Your Jeanne. The advice in his wife's letter did not seem to attract the officer's attention. "Every time they fought, they ran away like frightened rabbits." "He wrote to his wife, "My team captured many prisoners, all of whom were teenagers, and some were simply children. At night, the prisoners were locked in a room and prepared to be shot the next day. Several soldiers set up guard outside the door, but what I didn't expect was that the soldiers went in in the middle of the night, stripped all the prisoners naked, and subjected them to terrible insults. I knew that they were influenced by the Algerian soldiers in our army. The influence of Zu'af soldiers' hobbies. You may not know, my dear, that Mrs. Zua does not like women. In their eyes, women are just tools used to give birth to children, but what they regard as their ¡®lovers¡¯ are young white Arab boys. There had been incidents in the past that almost reached the point of mutiny because the superior refused to allow them to take their 'lover' boy with them. This time they actually extended their claws to the white troops. We all believed that the Algerian infantry had never been more than a burden to us. After they arrived in Europe, they even led European soldiers astray. They use this vice to corrupt us. In our army camp, we saw plundered Prussian boys more than once. They were stripped of their clothes and endured terrible torture every day. Our commanders were powerless to do anything about it" ¡ª¡ªDividing Line ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Ask for collection! Please recommend! Text Chapter 101 The Second Class, a Chinese Giant Port of Kiel, French Army Headquarters. Gu Ba looked at the report in his hand, with helplessness in his eyes. He sighed, put the report on the table, turned his back to the local gentlemen who were standing in the room, and thought about countermeasures. Guba, who had served in the colonies before, also knew that the Zuav soldiers in the French army were famous for being good at talking to men and not good at talking to girls. This time, after the French army landed in Kiel and marched into the interior of Prussia, Zuav soldiers The Av soldiers did absolutely nothing against the women in the Prussian towns and villages they passed along the way, but wherever they passed, boys were all kidnapped. Within a week, there were more than 300 cases of missing boys. The reports in Guba's hands now are all about boys being snatched away or missing. "Dear General, in the name of God, I ask you to improve the discipline of your troops and stop this blasphemous behavior." said the leading Prussian gentleman. Guba looked at him coldly, "Gentlemen, you should feel lucky that your women have been spared because of their habits. If I punish them because of this, then it won't be just your boys who will suffer. But the people of Kiel. You decide for yourself." After hearing Guba's answer, the Prussian gentlemen who were originally filled with indignation suddenly stopped. "You should be grateful for the kindness of our great French army. Those soldiers only violated your boys' butts and did not take their lives." Guba snorted and said, "Compared to your army in What Mace did, what they did to your boys was merciful. Your troops killed our young men and deprived countless families of their children. So you owe it to your troops. I beg God for forgiveness for my barbaric crime, instead of standing here and making such excessive demands from me.¡± The Prussian gentlemen withdrew in despair. Guba looked at them all with dejected looks, and the sense of humiliation caused by the occupation and ravage of the land and people by the Prussians had finally dissipated by more than half. "General, a report from Lieutenant Colonel Pierre (who also improved the line of fire with Guba's light)." A correspondent came in and handed a report into Guba's hands. Guba took the report and opened it, with a look of satisfaction in his eyes. "Major Pierre has arrived in Hamburg, which is very good. When the reinforcements arrive, we will fight to Berlin!" Although Guba is a naval general, he is also proficient in the business of the army. This time Napoleon was After III was appointed as the supreme commander of this landing operation, his military talents have been initially demonstrated. At this moment, an officer ran over and handed him a telegram that had just arrived. "General, telegram from Paris." Guba opened the telegram and took a look, with a smile on his face. "The Prussians have requested negotiations, which is good. Paris wants us to adjust our military plan appropriately." "Then do we still want to continue the attack?" the adjutant Major Lewell asked. "Of course!" Guba said firmly, "The more victories we achieve, the better it will be for the government's negotiations, and the more likely it is that this war will end sooner. Do you understand?" "You are right! General. ! ¡± ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù French front line, Prussian army headquarters. "Your Majesty, we have just received intelligence. After the French occupied the port of Kiel, a large number of troops landed. They are heading towards Hamburg." Bismarck handed a note in a cigarette box to King William. His voice was low and hoarse, his eye sockets were sunken and bloodshot, and his hair was a little gray, as if he had aged ten years suddenly. King William took the note, glanced at it, and returned it to him calmly. "It's time to end this war." King William breathed heavily. It was obvious that it was not easy for him to make this decision. "I want to hear everyone's opinions on the terms of the peace talks." King William said hoarsely, "Please come over, everyone." "Yes, Your Majesty." ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Paris France. Charles Montauban walked out of the government building and got into his rented carriage. He looked out the car window and saw indifferent faces. He thought of Thiers again. This guy who had served as Prime Minister of the July Dynasty had now taken his place. When he was cooperating with him to handle the handover procedures, he did not even look at him from beginning to end. The carriage started to move, and as it passed the Place Napol¨¦on, Montauban saw groups of young people singing the Marseillaise and waving the tricolor flag in high spirits.Passing by. They should have signed up to join the army and go to Chalon to accompany the emperor to fight against the Prussians. "Sir, where are we going?" the carriage driver asked. Montauban then remembered that he could not go home now. His noble title of "Earl of Baliqiao" has been stripped by the emperor, and the emperor also ordered his mansion to be seized. Now people from the police department and the interior ministry should be searching his property at his home, and he himself has also been Due to strict orders from the police department, they are not allowed to leave Paris during this period. The dignified Prime Minister of the French Empire ended up in this situation. Montauban could not figure out why. I heard that the queen was in Xialong, and because of the tragedy that happened in Tianjin, China, she offended the emperor and was ordered to be placed under house arrest by the emperor. His dismissal may also be related to the queen's house arrest. When he thought that he actually suggested that the queen go to Xialong to persuade the emperor to send troops, he regretted it in his heart. Of course, Montauban had no idea that his fate had taken such a big turn all because of a young Chinese whom he had never met. "Which hotel are you going to?" the coachman's question once again interrupted Montauban's thoughts. "Any room." Montauban sighed and said. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù November 10, 1870, Tianjin, off the coast of Dagukou. In a cabin in the bottom of the French ironclad "Normandie", a loud roaring voice came from the locked door. "Let me out! Let me out! You bastards!" "Your enemies are the hateful Chinese! Not me! You bunch of hateful Turks!" "I want to appeal to His Majesty the Emperor!" Those yelling in the room This person was Feng Daye, the original French Consul in Tianjin, China. By this time he had been relieved of his consular duties and taken into custody. At this time, no matter how Feng Daye yelled and cursed, the two French sailors guarding the door seemed not to hear them and stood there with expressionless faces. On the deck of the "Normandy", the captain, Lieutenant Colonel Ren¨¦, held up his telescope and stared at the sea in the distance. After a while, a small black spot and a faint column of smoke appeared on the sea surface. "They are coming." The vice-captain said, pointing to the small black dot on the sea. Captain Ren¨¦ nodded, "It should be the Chinese Governor who has arrived. Let us be prepared to welcome him. Go and ask Mr. Special Envoy to come to the deck." Soon, the black spot became bigger. In the telescope, The French could already see that this was a Chinese gunboat. Compared with the "Normandy" ironclad with a displacement of 5,360 tons, this Chinese gunboat, which has a displacement of obviously less than 1,000 tons, looks so small. "This is probably the best gunboat the Chinese have, right?" The vice-captain couldn't help but laugh when he saw this Chinese warship with an obvious "90-day gunboat" style. "Probably." Rene smiled, "Otherwise, they would not have used this kind of ship to transport their governor." "His Majesty the Emperor of the French Empire sent an ironclad ship of more than 5,000 tons to arrest a madman. Consul, the Emperor of China sent a small gunboat with only a few hundred tons to send their governor to meet with us. "The vice-captain smiled, "Isn't our respected Majesty making a fuss out of a molehill?" "It's not a fuss. It is very necessary." Captain Henri Guy Moriel, the special envoy of the French Emperor, happened to come to the deck at this time and heard their conversation and said immediately. "His Majesty the Emperor wants to let Chinese officials and people see the powerful military power of the French Empire," the special envoy said while looking at the approaching Chinese gunboat - the second steam gunboat "Caojiang" built by Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau. , "Although the kind and wise Emperor made some concessions in handling this incident for the sake of friendship between the two countries, the concessions do not mean showing weakness. Some stupid officials in China clamored to join forces with the hateful Prussians. We fight, and the 'Normandy' is a good medicine to wake them up." After hearing the envoy's explanation, the French naval officers nodded repeatedly. Seeing the triangular yellow dragon flag flying on the mast of the small gunboat, Captain Ren¨¦ gave the order to salute. Soon, the ironclad "Normandy" began to fire a salute, and the gunboat "Caojiang" They also fired salutes in return. Zeng Guofan, who was sitting on a deck chair on the deck, raised his body with difficulty, stared at the French ironclad in front of him with his eyes wide open. "Father" Zeng Jize, who was standing by, saw Zeng Guofan's body trembling and immediately stepped forward to support his father.Kissing hands. "Bring me the "Chart of the French Fleet" that Kun Yu gave me." Zeng Guofan said in a hoarse voice. Zeng Jize did not dare to neglect, and immediately glanced at the attendant beside him. The attendant quickly ran into the cabin. After a while, he took out a beautifully bound satin album and gave it to Zeng Guofan. This album is the hand-drawn "Chart of French Division Ships" that Lin Yizhe gave to Zeng Guofan. Zeng Guofan opened the album, flipped through the pages, and searched according to the pictures, and soon found the page with the "Normandy" on it. "This ship in France is just an old-style ironclad ship. It is already a giant in China, and there is no one who can be its leader" Zeng Guofan sighed, closed the album, and leaned back slumped. After listening to Zeng Guofan¡¯s words, Zeng Jize and the accompanying Chonghou and others were all speechless. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 102 The Great Relocation of the Lin Family Zeng Guofan still remembers how much panic it caused to the people of Tianjin when this ironclad ship appeared in Dagukou Port. In order not to irritate the Chinese people too much, Chonghou asked the French ships to move outside the port. The French felt that the purpose of intimidation had been achieved, so they retreated to the sea in a dignified manner. This time, the ceremony of mutual presentation of credentials was also held at sea. Soon, the two warships exchanged gun salutes and moored side by side. Regardless of his old age and illness, Zeng Guofan and Chonghou boarded the "Normandy" in a small boat in person. The French held a grand welcome ceremony on the deck. All officers lined up with swords in hand to welcome the arrival of "the most virtuous and respected servant of the Chinese Emperor". After Zeng Guofan and the French Emperor's special envoy Moriel exchanged eulogies and greetings, Zeng Guofan informed the French special envoy of the results of the thorough investigation of the "Tianjin Religious Case" and the results of China's handling of the case, and presented his credentials (actually in the name of Emperor Tongzhi and a letter of apology written in a tone), Moriel accepted the credentials and conveyed Napoleon III's views on the incident. Moriel showed Zeng Guofan the dismissal and arrest warrant for Feng Daye issued by the French government, as well as the dismissal notice of Montauban, the former prime minister who had always taken a tough stance on the issue of teachings, and presented the letter written by Napoleon III to Emperor Tongzhi. Handwritten letter. After learning that the French government had dismissed the prime minister for this reason, Zeng Guofan and Chonghou were very happy. Of course they understand that when this news spreads, the conservatives and gossip officials in the DPRK and the people, as well as the civilian literati, will regard this as a huge diplomatic victory for China. At this time, Zeng Guofan did not know that the "Tianjin Teaching Case", which had a great impact on his reputation in his later years, could be solved in this way, thanks to Lin Yizhe's secret push. In 1869, foreigners in Tianjin built the church and nursery of Notre Dame Victoria on the site of a ruined temple. Since the Chinese rarely sent orphans to this foreign-run institution, the foreign nuns worked out a way to pay a bonus for each adopted child, thus encouraging Chinese child traffickers to abduct children. This bonus stipulation, along with the high mortality rate (because the nuns were especially willing to baptize sick and dying children), inevitably aroused suspicion among the uninformed Chinese public. Rumors spread widely that foreigners were bewitching children in their deep compound, cutting off their limbs and gouging out their hearts and eyes to make medicine. In April and May of 1870, many cases of missing children and abductions occurred in Tianjin. In early June, the weather was hot and epidemics were prevalent. Thirty to forty orphans in the nursery fell ill and died. Hundreds of people came to the cemetery every day to dig out the children's bodies and examine them. As a result, rumors began to spread among the people that they suspected that foreign nuns were using the nursery as prostitutes, but in fact they were kidnapping and killing children for use as medicinal materials. On June 20, Wu Lanzhen, a gangster who was turned over to the government by residents, implicated fellow parishioner Wang San and Wanghailou Catholic Church in his confession. As a result, the people were indignant, the gentry gathered together, academies suspended classes, and anti-foreign religious sentiments rose. In the early morning of June 21, Liu Jie, the magistrate of Tianjin, took the prisoner Wu Lanzhen to the church to confront him. He found that there was no Wang San in the church, and there was no mat fence provided by Wu Lanzhen. "It was widely reported that the prisoner did not know anyone in the church," he said. , there is no way to prove it.¡± Father Xie Evangelical negotiated with Chonghou, the Minister of Commerce of the Three Kingdoms, on how to deal with the aftermath of the orphanage. But at that time, thousands of "patriotic" people who did not know the truth had already surrounded the church. Church personnel quarreled with the onlookers, causing bricks to be thrown and fights to occur. The arrogant and aggressive French Consul in Tianjin, Feng Daye, asked Chonghou to send troops to suppress it, but he did not get satisfactory results. On the way to the church, he argued with the magistrate Liu Jie and actually shot and wounded the magistrate's attendant. The people were outraged and attacked Feng Daye and his entourage, killing Feng Daye's secretary (Feng Daye himself had been arrested in advance because The French sailors who came to monitor him rescued him and escaped to the warship (and survived), and then killed 10 nuns, 2 priests, 2 other French consulate personnel, 2 French expatriates, 3 Russian expatriates and 30 Many Chinese believers burned down the Wanghailou Catholic Church, the Mercy Church, the French Consulate next to the church, and four other Christian churches run by local British and American missionaries. The sabotage operation lasted for 3 hours. On June 24, foreign warships arrived in Tianjin. Ministers from seven countries, led by France, jointly protested to the Prime Minister's Yamen, demanding compensation for losses and punishment of the murderers. Zeng Guofan, the governor-general of the Qing Dynasty, thoroughly investigated and dealt with this case. Zeng Guofan found that the situation was far more difficult than he expected. The French charge d'affaires demanded that the most xenophobic General Chen Guorui, as well as the prefect and county magistrate of Tianjin, be executed, while conservative Chinese officials and literati clamored against any concessions or conciliations. In this emergency situation, Zeng Guofan showed extraordinary integrity and courage. He was not seeking stability to cater to public sentiment, but was willing to take political risks to put forward an impartial opinion that needed to clarify the rights and wrongs of the case. He persuaded the Qing government to first compensate Britain, the United States, and Russia so that they could So as not to be involved in the French case. Zeng Guofan immediately went to the nursery to directly understand the children, and found out that they were not abducted, but came from their parents.The court sent it voluntarily. In order to resolve this dispute, Zeng Guofan proposed to remove the prefects and county magistrates of Tianjin based on Lin Yizhe's suggestion; he would first compensate the French side with 200,000 taels of silver and behead the 10 first perpetrators. Zeng Guofan also believed that the French consul Feng Daye fired the provocation first and provoked the popular uprising. He made a major mistake and should be punished accordingly. The French side firmly rejected such an outcome, and the negotiations reached a deadlock. The French minister threatened to cut off diplomatic relations and not hesitate to go to war with China. The conservatives in the DPRK and the "patriots" among the people also unanimously accused Zeng Guofan of being weak and demanded that Zeng Guofan reject the French request. Zeng Guofan was in a dilemma for a while. Fortunately, because the Franco-Prussian War broke out in Europe, Lin Yizhe accurately reported the news of the French army's battlefield defeat to Zeng Guofan. Lin Yizhe knew that it was impossible for France to go to war with China at this time, so he suggested that Zeng Guofan delay first to see what happens. Zeng Guofan followed Lin Yizhe's suggestion, and because his health was really bad, he played the "procrastination" card. Of course Zeng Guofan didn¡¯t know that through a series of ¡°secret operations¡±, Lin Yizhe not only changed the outcome of the Franco-Prussian War, but also won the gratitude and trust of French Emperor Napoleon III. For this purpose, Napoleon III specially appointed Nigel to serve as the messenger between him and Lin Yizhe. After the French army won the victory at Kiel Port, Lin Yizhe euphemistically explained to Napoleon III the truth about the Tianjin Mission Case and his views on Sino-French relations in a timely manner. With the negative impact, Napoleon III ordered that Feng Daye be dismissed from his post as consul and escorted back to France for trial. The perpetrators were all dead (except for the first 10 people who were beheaded in prison on the day of their arrest, the rest of the perpetrators died of illness. After being imprisoned for a long time, Napoleon III instructed the French envoy to accept China's conditions - compensation of 200,000 taels of silver, Tianjin prefect Zhang Guangzao and county magistrate Liu Jie to surrender - and declared magnanimously : "France is not interested in executing a few perpetrators, but hopes to achieve lasting peace and order." For this reason, Napoleon III sent a special envoy to China on a warship to present his credentials. So there was the scene that just happened. This exchange of credentials at sea has become a symbol of the successful resolution of the crisis that almost wiped out the goodwill and cooperation between China and foreign countries for ten years. After seeing off the French envoy and returning to the shore, the first thing Zeng Guofan did was to report to the Central Committee the news that "the French leader punished the evil and resigned, and sincerely reconciled". After the news came out, conservative officials in Beijing celebrated. The academician Wo Ren, who once mocked Zeng Guofan for being weak, wrote to the court to request praise for Zeng Guofan. The Hunan Guild Hall in Beijing also removed and reframed Zeng Guofan's handwritten couplets decorated on the walls, and erected a stone tablet. To commemorate this so-called major victory. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Zeng Wenzhenggong's Manuscript": Reply to Li Hongzhang: "The Tianjin case was successfully handled because of the power of Kunyu, and there is still too much in the public opinion. However, the envoy of Fa continued to be talkative and did not go out to defend the country. Hanquan and others' sudden request to adjust the camp was self-effective, which was only to make excuses, and they may not be able to serve as an iron ship of Fa. "The Dharma Master has already expressed his peace and there is no need to ask any further questions." Although the ship is unique in mainland China and is the first of a generation, it is difficult to defeat the French armored warships. I am deeply worried about it. I have learned a lot from the "Chart of French Division Ships" presented by Kunyu before. The book is given to Tai Duan, I hope it will be helpful" "Manuscript of Zeng Wenzhenggong": Fu Lin Yizhe: "This time I handled the Tianjin case, I was ashamed to discuss it, and I felt guilty, and it was not Tai Duan who supported me and pointed out the confidentiality, so I was able to The consequences are unimaginable. Now Chen Zhen (Chen Guorui) has been warned not to stay in Yangjun, and he will take Jin as a warning." "It is said that the left eye is blind, the throat is sore, and the feet are swollen, and the medicine will not work immediately. After the treatment, the swelling and pain gradually subsided within a few days, and there seemed to be a turn for the better I was overjoyed to hear that the transformation of "Wannianqing" was about to be completed. Your Excellency has taken over the world, and in my humble opinion, I still want to rely on great talents to resist insults. Such weapons are necessary, but there is no reason why they should not be allowed. This time when I received the letter of credence from the French envoy, I saw its armored warships. In the battle of Wenxi'er, the French navy destroyed ordinary ships within a few moments, and they were all armored like this. The power of the ship. Considering that this ship is second-class in foreign countries, it is a giant in China. Nowadays, no Chinese ship can match it. Therefore, those who clamor for war with the law are not people with ulterior motives, but ignorant and stubborn people Wen Wan The woman said that she was compiling "Charts of Foreign Fleets" at the end of the stage, and she was eating less and sleeping less. She thought that this book would not be completed in one day, so you should not overwork yourself" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 103 Nightmare The sea is filled with thick gunpowder smoke, blocking the light of the sun. Under the gunpowder smoke and clouds, more than twenty steel battleships divided into black and white are fighting to the death on the black-blue sea! The whistling shells flew past the mast of a black warship flying a huge yellow dragon battle flag, splashing high water columns on the water not far away. Suddenly, a shell fired from the octagonal gun room of a white battleship hit the front of the black-painted giant battleship. After a burst of strange yellow-green smoke, the battleship's hull instantly ignited with raging flames. The fierce flames reflected the two five-clawed golden dragons inlaid on the bow of the battleship. The muzzle fire of the white warship's rapid-fire cannon shone brightly, and a series of shells flew out along the barrel at a dizzying speed, pouring onto the black warships flying the Yellow Dragon battle flag on the opposite side. These shells seemed to contain highly sensitive The explosives can be said to be ready to explode at a touch, causing a fire while constantly spewing out suffocating poisonous smoke. The sailors on the battleships flying the dragon flag continued to fall under the flying shrapnel, but the injured but not dead sailors on the gun positions did not flinch or fear at all, and still quickly dragged away the bodies of their comrades and continued He controlled the artillery and fought back tenaciously. Behind them, two young children appeared. They struggled to carry a 150 mm caliber solid bomb and rushed towards the secondary turret on the bow of the ship! The deck covered with fine sand was covered with dripping blood. A shell exploded beside them. The flying shrapnel hit the older Le Tong who was running in front. He suddenly staggered under his feet. Then he fell down quietly! The hand of Le Tong behind him sank and he was dragged down by the heavy shell. He watched his companion fall down like this. He suppressed his grief, wiped his face covered with smoke and dust, and looked at the tongues of fire spitting out in the distance. The enemy ship shouted loudly, dragged the heavy shells hard, and moved stubbornly in the direction of the secondary turret. A foreigner wearing a British naval officer's uniform ran over and met this man who was a head shorter than him. The LeTongs raised the shells together and ran towards the secondary turret. Lin Yizhe watched this scene and tears quietly flowed down. The battle is still going on, and the white-painted warships on the opposite side are firing destructive shells at high speeds like a volcano erupting, compared with their heart-stopping firepower. The gunners, whose eyes were so angry that they were almost bleeding, could only grit their teeth and wait for the artillery in their hands to slowly return to their original positions under the action of the repelling gun mount before they could reload and fight back! In the engine rooms of these Dragon Flag battleships, shirtless sailors wrapped their braids around their necks and frantically filled the boilers with scattered coal. The air was filled with flying coal dust, and the engine room was stuffy and uncomfortable, but the sweaty sailors did not stop at all. However, no matter how hard they tried, the flame in the boiler never seemed to burn brightly. Another shell fired by the enemy ship landed on the bow deck and exploded. The loader with an anxious face grabbed the shell handed over by the foreign officer, but then quickly turned his face, and two lines of tears rushed out of his eyes. Two grooves were drawn on his face, which was blackened by gunpowder smoke. Facing the loader's sad eyes, the foreign officer could only close his eyes weakly and nodded in pain. Not far behind him, the boy who was transporting the shells with him fell to the deck. He rounded He opened his eyes and stared angrily in the direction of the enemy ship. There was already a heart-stopping red blood beneath his body! The gunners didn¡¯t even have time to wipe the tears from their faces. The loader gritted his teeth, turned around and loaded the 150mm shell into the barrel! The 150mm gun suddenly let out a roar, accompanied by thick black smoke and dark red flames. It spun out of the gun barrel at high speed and accurately focused on the white warship flying the rising sun flag thousands of meters away! There is no smoke, no explosion, and it cannot even slow down the enemy ship! While the gunners were anxiously waiting for the artillery to be reset, another explosive shell from the enemy ship exploded near their gun position The fire on the bow of the flagship ship was even stronger, and even the steel was followed. Burn! The situation is critical. Two warships with very different shapes drove out of the formation at high speed and stood between the flagship and the enemy ship, as if they were trying to shield their own flagship with their bodies. Among them, the huge Dragon Flag battleship with double chimneys, although it was hit in many places, could still manage to support itself with the thick armor belt on the ship, while the other, much smaller, single chimney cruiser had begun to suffer more damage. Fires everywhere. The cruiser in the hail of bullets began to tilt! The single-chimney cruiser, covered in flames, suddenly rushed out of the formation. The door of the armored control tower next to the flybridge opened, and an officer in a blue uniform at the top and white at the bottom strode from inside to the flybridge. He pulled out the command knife he was wearing and shouted angrily to the surviving officers and soldiers on the ship in Mandarin with a slight Cantonese accent: "We serve in the army to defend the country. We have put life and death at risk early on, and todayIt's just a matter of death! "In the dense rain of bullets, this officer stood on the unprotected flybridge deck, loudly motivating his soldiers, and the roar of the same hatred resounded over the cruiser. At this moment, the cruiser's engine room is likely to have adopted Without strong pressure ventilation, the speed exceeded 20 knots. The white warships clearly felt a huge threat. Rapid-fire shells of various calibers were continuously fired at the cruiser, forming water walls on the surrounding sea, but the cruiser still remained. Without hesitation, he launched a charge towards the enemy ships. On the turbulent waves, the battered warship faced the rain of bullets fired from dozens of artillery pieces on the four enemy ships. It continued to accelerate and accelerate, fearlessly charging at the enemy's most elite troops. The battleship rushed straight away Countless 150mm and 120mm rapid-fire artillery shells formed bursts of water columns on the sea around it. More shells hit its already scarred hull. It even had to rely on the only weapons on the ship. The remaining officers and soldiers used water pumps to continuously pump out the sea water that was pouring into the ship's hull to barely keep it floating on the water, but even so, its charging pace did not stop at all. It's getting closer, closer! It was approaching only a few hundred meters away from the enemy ship. At this moment, with a loud bang, a violent explosion suddenly occurred in the middle of its hull, and a huge fireball rose up. A 152 mm caliber explosive projectile hit its torpedo tube, and the torpedo exploded! The battleship that lost power finally stopped charging, and the rolling inflow of water took away its last life. The bow of the battleship was the first to go. It began to sink, the stern of the ship stood high in the air, and the propellers were still turning rapidly. In just 10 minutes, this brave and fearless warship disappeared into the waves of the sea together with the heroic naval officers on it " No! No! ¡ª¡ª" Lin Yizhe roared and sat up from the bed suddenly. At this time, his handsome face was full of sorrow and anger, and the tears flowing from his eyes had already wet the nightgown on his body! His eyes gradually adapted to the scene in front of him. In the darkness, I could vaguely see the few things in front of me - the antique canopy bed and bed cabinets, the small dressing table, and the treasure rack on the wall - this is not the Dadonggou of the Yellow Sea, nor the "Dingyuan" ship And the "Zhiyuan" ship, but his own bedroom "Uncle! What¡¯s wrong with you? Caiyue, who was sleeping next to him, woke up and immediately stood up to support him. Her hand touched his body, and then she realized that his nightgown was soaked with cold sweat. "Did you have a nightmare?" Caiyue screamed. Lin Yizhe nodded, still unable to stop the tears pouring from his eyes. "What did you dream about?" So sad" Caiyue gently wiped the sweat from Lin Yizhe's forehead with a handkerchief and asked with concern. Lin Yizhe just shed tears silently. He didn't know how to tell her everything he dreamed about. "Uncle, don't do it. Sad, it's just a dream, not real. " Caiyue comforted him softly. After listening to her words, Lin Yizhe nodded and let out a heavy sigh. "Yes! No matter whether all this is a fact that happened in his time and space, but now, all of this is It¡¯s just a dream! Deng Shichang, Lin Yongsheng, Liu Buchan, Lin Taizeng, and others are still in the Shipbuilding School! There are also Ding Ruchang, Yu Xier, Ma Jifen including many of the Beiyang Navy people who he still can¡¯t name. Officers and soldiers, they are not dead yet! It is 1870, twenty-four years before the year of Sino-Japanese War of 1894! Caiyue got up and got out of bed and went to get Lin Yizhe new pajamas. Lin Yizhe looked at her pretty back and his mood slowly began to calm down. Caiyue helped him change into pajamas, hugged him and lay down again, although he was leaning against her In his warm and fragrant arms, Lin Yizhe had no sleepiness at all. Since Chen Wan became pregnant again and had to compile the "Chart of Foreign Fleet Ships", he had significantly less time to sleep. The considerate Chen Wan was worried that he would hold back. (She couldn't help but worry, because they were too in love, and they always went to bed very early after marriage, but as soon as she got pregnant, Lin Yizhe didn't dare to touch her, so he went to bed late), so she asked Lin Puqing to do it. The Lord took Caiyue into the room to share the pressure of his "sexual happiness". But somehow, now that he was in another gentle land, his mind became extremely active because of the nightmare just now, and he could no longer fall asleep again. Although there are still twenty-four years before the war that changed China¡¯s national destiny, can I really change history during this period? Three years have passed since I traveled to this era (actually) Even if it is calculated in detail, it is not even that). Although I have successfully changed the history of Europe, the changes in Chinese history have not changed.? is not significant. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 104: On the day the ship was completed, the book was burned to inform The renovation project of the "Wannianqing" was nearing completion, but he knew that even this "China's No. 1 Ship", which had been transformed and strengthened its armament, was absolutely incomparable to the French Navy's ironclads. Because the French navy¡¯s surprise attack on Kiel and the complete annihilation of the Prussian navy turned the tide of the Franco-Prussian War in one fell swoop, the Battle of Kiel attracted widespread attention from all over the world. The ironclad ship showed great power in this naval battle and became the object of much attention. The world's naval powers have begun to re-study the tactics of ironclads, and it is obvious that there will be a wave of construction of ironclads. However, China is still hesitant to move forward with gunboats! ¡°¡­ When I met with the envoy of the French Emperor in Tianjin this time, I saw the iron-clad ship he was riding in. The ship had many cannons, the armor was strong and fast, and it fired a volley of guns as powerful as a flying dragon. I was frightened, but also felt the inadequacy of China¡¯s coastal defense. In the words of Xueqin (Peng Yulin), Xueqin responded by setting up more forts, and the navy retreated to the mouth of the river to respond. There should be no danger Xueqin, a veteran of the navy, has such experience, so I don¡¯t ask anything else" At this time Lin Yizhe thought of the words in Zeng Guofan's letter again. How can we change the fate of this big empire as quickly as possible? I don¡¯t know how long it took, but the sky suddenly appeared white. After confirming that it was impossible for him to fall asleep, Lin Yizhe quietly got out of Caiyue's arms, put on his clothes, and came to the window. Lin Yizhe looked out the window and could see the Majiang River in the distance through the thin mist. Thinking that the outcome of the Franco-Prussian War has been rewritten, France, which has been severely weakened, will focus on the threat of Prussia for a period of time and will not have the power to expand in the east. The possibility of the historical Battle of Majiang has become extremely slim. Lin Yizhe feels a little relieved. , which diluted the depression caused by that nightmare. "Master! Master! It's not good!" The concierge hurriedly appeared in the corridor not far away. He saw Lin Yizhe standing in front of the window and shouted immediately. "What happened?" Lin Yizhe was startled and asked immediately. ¡°I¡¯m reporting from the factory, Mr. Zhou¡­ is at the dock¡­ he can¡¯t do it¡­¡± the concierge said out of breath. "What?!" Shipbuilding factory area, "Wannianqing" ship reconstruction dock. Zhou Kaixi was sitting in a wheelchair, staring directly at the "Wannianqing" gunboat that was being renovated. The wind blowing from the Majiang River blew away a corner of the blanket covering his knees, but he didn't seem to notice. Zhou Kaixi, who had been carefully studying "Wannian Qing" through the telescope just now, sighed heavily in his throat, and lowered the telescope feebly. Regret and unwillingness were written on Zhou Kaixi's face that had long since lost shape. ¡°Master, it¡¯s windy here, so you¡¯d better go back.¡± Two followers reminded from the side. Zhou Kaixi did not answer, but still looked at the "Wannianqing" with scaffolding. This ship condensed too much of his efforts and expectations. How he wanted to see the reborn "Wannianqing" galloping on the "Wannianqing" again. Above the sea. But now, he is destined not to see this day. "Crack!" As soon as he let go, the telescope fell to the ground, turned half a circle and stopped. The two attendants were startled, "Master, Master?" There was no reply. The followers were stunned, and the muscles on their faces began to twitch slightly. In order to confirm their judgment, one of them put his finger under Zhou Kaixi's nose - he slowly retracted his trembling hand, still looking at him like a sculpture. "Wannianqing", but the old master showed no signs of life, "Master¡ª¡ª" The two followers immediately fell to the ground crying, sobbing. After crying for a long time, the attendants did not forget their duties. One of them stayed where he was to take care of Zhou Kaixi's body, while the other wiped his tears and ran towards the ship administration office. When Shen Baozhen led all shipping officials to the renovated wharf in Wannianqing, Zhou Kaixi was still sitting in his wheelchair. Mrs. Zhou and her children were crying till they died. "Shou Shan! Shou Shan!" Shen Baozhen, who had just arrived after hearing the news, couldn't help but shed tears when he saw Zhou Kaixi's expression of death. At this time, Zhou Kaixi was lying on the deck chair, his eyes still looking straight at the "Wannianqing" on the pier, his eyes bright, and the look full of hope was fixed on his face at this time. Shen Baozhen stepped forward and looked at Zhou Kaixi's remains. While shedding tears, he reached out his hand and wanted to cover Zhou Kaixi's eyes, but he covered them several times and Zhou Kaixi's eyes never closed. Lin Yizhe endured his grief and stepped forward, held Zhou Kaixi's hand, and whispered a few words in his ear. After Lin Yizhe finished speaking, he stood up. Shen Baozhen gently covered Zhou Kaixi's eyelids with his hand again. This time, Zhou Kaixi's eyes?Up. "What did you say to him?" Shen Baozhen asked with tears in his eyes. "I will put an end to your unfinished wish, sir, and go with peace of mind! When the 'Wannian Qing' sails again, I will definitely burn the book and tell you!" On December 5, 1870, the shipmaster promoted Zhou Kaixi to Ji Lao He became ill and died in office at the age of 62. Zuo Zongtang, who was far away in the northwest, learned the news of Zhou Kaixi's death. He did not show any grief. He only briefly mentioned it in a letter to a friend: "On the way to Jiuquan, I had to report the news. The loss of Suoshan was deeply saddened. Gai Suoshan was in the shipbuilding industry and had difficulty expressing his ambition. He had been ill for a long time and his spirit was overflowing when he was in danger. This was a great relief for him. After the governor went to the northwest, we no longer saw each other, but we only communicated with each other through letters. I heard that the high officials in Fujian were asking for invitations, but this was just a false name. What's the use of the deceased? Hu Xueyan learned the news of Zhou Kaixi's death at about the same time. This time, he wrote several pairs of elegiac couplets in a happy mood, selected the one he was most satisfied with, and asked someone to take it to Fuzhou. On January 12, 1871, the modified "Wannianqing" successfully completed its sea trial. The modified "Wannianqing" has two 120mm main guns (arranged at the bow and stern) and six 75mm secondary guns (arranged on the sides, 3 on each side), becoming a real gunboat. After the successful transformation, the "Wannianqing" conducted several sea trials and achieved satisfactory test results. Lin Yizhe immediately made a detailed report to the court, and Da Shibo and other relevant personnel received explicit awards from the court. Shen Baozhen then reported to the court, requesting that the "Wannianqing" be retained as a training ship for ship administration to train Chinese naval officers. However, due to the rampant pirates in Zhejiang at this time, the Zhejiang side took a fancy to the renovated "Wannianqing" and requested that the "Wannianqing" be transferred to Zhejiang for retention to eliminate pirates. After weighing, the imperial court agreed to Zhejiang's request. , The gunboat "Wannianqing", which was highly praised and affirmed by the Qing government, arrived in Zhejiang on February 2, 1870. Shortly thereafter, the "Wannianqing" carried out a mission consistent with its status as a warship for the first time, leading the shipbuilding warships "Meiyun" and "Zhenhai" originally allocated to Zhejiang Province to the ocean in Zhejiang to suppress pirates, which was quite effective. Since then, the "Wannianqing" has been the flagship of this small fleet, sailing in the oceans around Ningbo and Wenzhou to protect merchants, bombard pirates, and appease the sea. It can be said to be majestic on all sides. On this day, Lin Yizhe came to the Shipyard Cemetery in Back Mountain early to pay homage to Zhou Kaixi who was buried here. After Zhou Kaixi¡¯s death, his family originally planned to transport his coffin back to his hometown for burial. However, before his death, Zhou Kaixi left a will, hoping that after his death, he would ¡°borrow some earth from the shipping administration and keep an eye on it.¡± In accordance with Zhou Kaixi's last wish, Lin Yizhe chose a piece of land at the back of the shipyard and built a cemetery, so that Zhou Kaixi could fulfill his wish and sleep here, watching over the shipyard construction site. After the memorial ceremony, Lin Yizhe left the cemetery and came to the newly established Shipbuilding and Gun Artillery Station. . The current shipbuilding gunships office is in full swing producing "Lin's machine guns". Since Lin Yizhe handed over the prototype gun and drawings of the "Lin Machine Gun" to Zeng Guofan, Zeng Guofan immediately forwarded them to Li Hongzhang. After watching and testing it himself, Li Hongzhang was very satisfied with this machine gun. Immediately discuss with Lin Yizhe how to mass produce and equip it. After learning about the difficulty of the origin of the gun barrel, the wealthy Li Hongzhang immediately did something that impressed Lin Yizhe. After the end of the American Civil War in 1865, how to deal with the huge amount of surplus arms became a headache for the government of the reunited United States of America. At this time, the Westernization Movement was in full swing in China. The huge number of Chinese military ordnance upgrades undoubtedly attracted the attention of many American arms dealers. American-made weapons took the opportunity to expand their possession of China since the Taiping Rebellion. arms market share. But at this time, China's Westernization bigwigs are becoming more and more discerning in the selection of guns and artillery, and their tastes are becoming more and more difficult to satisfy. Outdated backlogs can no longer fool them into spending money, and new gadgets must be used to impress them. Therefore, the "Remington" 1866 breech single-shot No. 1 rifle made its debut. "Gun No. 1" is the model with the largest output and the most widely equipped equipment in the entire huge "Remington" family (the "Remington" family has developed from "Gun No. 1" to "Gun No. 6"). When the United States When someone sent the sample gun through Lai & Johnson, Li Hongzhang openly accepted this thing, which was new to the West. But he was also embarrassed to say that these guns were "old goods" that had been fired, and the life of the barrels must be discounted. It was not impossible for him to agree to the American bid, but each gun must come with a barrel. and firing pins and other accessories, which means that each gun is required to receive a set of accessories. However, in order to promote business, Americans who are eager to sell goods actually expressed their willingness toEvery two guns come with three barrels and three sets of firing pins. After the business was concluded, all the donated gun barrels and accessories were packed up by Li Hongzhang and sent to the shipyard, where they became the materials for the "Lin's Machine Gun" manufactured by the shipyard's guns. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 105 Gatlin After solving the most difficult problems of gun barrels and accessories, the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau and the Shipbuilding Gun and Artillery Institute are now working at full capacity to manufacture "Lin Machine Guns" or "Storm Guns". Li Hongzhang decided to first equip the Huai Army with Lin Machine Guns. Machine guns "set an example for all armies." During the annual drill, this new type of machine gun equipped by the Huai Army quickly attracted the attention of all parties. Some local governors have already placed orders with the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau and the Shipbuilding and Artillery Bureau. Now, the name of "Lin's Machine Gun" has begun to take hold. "These are to be installed on new ships," the foreman said, introducing several newly made 11-tube stun guns to Lin Yizhe. "The cartridges are also newly made according to the drawings given by adults. They have just been tested and are very useful." Lin Yizhe He looked carefully at this new 11-barreled naval machine gun and nodded with satisfaction. He knows that the only difference now is production. Since the establishment of the Shipbuilding and Guns Institute, all aspects have been operating well. However, due to limitations in scale and funds, production capacity cannot be significantly increased. However, Lin Yizhe is very satisfied with the current scale. After all, the only money he can get now is the money remitted from Europe on time from selling "Lin's Bras"! And a large part of this money was subsidized by him into the shipbuilding project of the shipyard. Until now, the sequelae caused by Zuo Zongtang¡¯s original wrong policy on the development of shipping industry have not been completely eliminated! At this time, Lin Yizhe was thinking about how to come up with more patented inventions. After all, as a time traveler, in this era, the biggest advantage is the advantage of knowledge! The cartridge of the "Lin's Machine Gun" in front of you was probably invented by Gatlin a few years later, but because of his connections, he had already made it available in advance and registered the patent first. Lin Yizhe was thinking about patents there when Wu Zhongxiang walked in. "Kunyu, someone from the U.S. Consulate is here, saying they have something important to do with you." "Okay, let's go, let's go there right away." Lin Yizhe was slightly stunned, but he didn't think much about it, and followed Wu Zhongxiang to the government office. When Lin Yizhe came to the living room, a middle-aged American man who was looking at the ship model placed in the corner turned around and saw two people wearing bowler hats sitting not far away from him. The Americans in black coats also stood up. "Hello, who are you?" Lin Yizhe smiled and looked at the middle-aged man in front of him who looked to be about 50 years old. He was very strong and very tall - half a height taller than Lin Yizhe's 176 cm height. He is tall, with a long tanned face, surprisingly large light blue eyes, a British-style hooked nose, a serious mouth, and a straight body. Maybe because he has experienced a lot, he originally had a square face, but now he looks thin , the marks of time are very obvious, the expression on his face is very haggard, and the black hair on the temples is already a little gray. ¡° Somehow, the person in front of him always gave Lin Yizhe a feeling of d¨¦j¨¤ vu. "Hello, dear Lin." Before the person could answer, a friendly voice sounded behind the person. An American walked up quickly and extended his hand to Lin Yizhe. "Hello, dear Mr. Stanley." Lin Yizhe recognized him as Owen Stanley, the U.S. Consul in Fuzhou, smiled and replied in English, and shook hands with him. "My wife is very grateful for the gift from your wife." Stanley's face showed a sincere smile without any pretense. "That was the best gift she received after coming to China. I have always wanted to see you and thank you in person on her behalf" Lin Yizhe understood what he was talking about and couldn't help but feel secretly amused. It looked like "Lin's Underwear" was very It will soon become popular all over the world. Stanley wanted to talk to Lin Yizhe for a while, but he seemed to be aware of the dissatisfaction in the middle-aged man's eyes, so he cut back his words at the right time. "Mr. Stanley, who is this" Lin Yizhe noticed the change in his expression and asked immediately. "Hello. I am Dr. Richard Jordan Gatling." The visitor walked up to Lin Yizhe before he could finish his words, but he did not extend his hand. No wonder it looks so familiar, it turns out to be the famous Gatling God in later generations! Speaking of the name Gatling alone, not many people may feel it, but when it comes to the Gatling gun, everyone knows it. Lin Yizhe looked at Gatlin. Although the expression on Gatlin's face seemed calm, Lin Yizhe still felt a hint of anger. He smelled the faint smell of sea breeze from Gatlin's body, and vaguely guessed his purpose. "Hello, Dr. Gatlin, nice to meet you!" Lin Yizhe said with a smile. He looked at the visitor's sharp and clear eyes, and his heart became more alert.   Hearing Lin Yizhe call himself "Doctor", Gatlin's expression softened slightly, but he still had no intention of shaking hands with Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe noticed the subtle changes in the expression on Gatlin's face and couldn't help but smile in his heart. He who is familiar with history knows that Gatlin attended medical school in Gabor, Indiana for two years, and was admitted to the Ohio Medical College for one year and was awarded a bachelor's degree. He liked people to call him "Doctor" (which can be interpreted as "doctor" or "doctor"). Until his death, he liked to add the title "Dr." in front of his last name. "Dr. Gatlin, this is Mr. Lin Yizhe, he is from the Qing Empire" A trace of embarrassment and confusion flashed across Stanley's brows - even though he has been in China for more than a year, he has always had an official title in China. I don¡¯t know how to say it well in English. "Our country's official system is vastly different from the Western world. Needless to say, my official position is humble and my position is small." Lin Yizhe said with a smile, but he had already helped Stanley calmly. He then changed the subject, "Gate What does Dr. Lin want from me? " "I want to ask you to read something first." Gatlin took out an American newspaper from his pocket and handed it to Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe took the newspaper and read it. The first thing he saw was a large black and white photo. In the photo, two Chinese soldiers with tangled hair were operating a stun gun and shooting. Behind them, , are Chinese soldiers lined up holding triangular military flags. Lin Yizhe looked at the text under the photo and knew that it was a photo taken by a foreign reporter at the scene when Li Hongzhang's Huai army was doing autumn exercises. This drill of the Huai Army obviously caused quite a stir. Lin Yizhe opened the newspaper and flipped through it again, and saw another photo. It was a photo of Huai Army soldiers lining up. In front of them, there were neatly arranged stun guns, about thirty of them. "I don't know if I'm dazzled, Mr. Lin," Gatlin tilted his head slightly, stepped forward and pointed at the photo in the newspaper in Lin Yizhe's hand and said, "I actually saw my patented invention in the Chinese army" He leaned forward and stared at Lin Yizhe with slightly narrowed eyes: "Mr. Lin, is this really just a coincidence?" "I don't understand what you mean by coincidence." Lin Yizhe's speech and behavior at this time were no longer what they were before. Youthful and artificial. Whether he spoke or acted, he seemed calm and composed, like a veteran who had been in the officialdom for many years, which surprised Wu Zhongxiang, who had never had a chance to speak in the living room. "Sure enough, he is born from a hundred years of hard work!" Wu Zhongxiang secretly admired in his heart. Regardless of Shen Baozhen's careful training, just by leading the "Wannian Qing" to the north to receive the review, Lin Yizhe was already dealing with Zeng Guofan without moving. After this experience among Chonghou and other important officials of the imperial court, although he is young now, he already has the demeanor of Shen Baozhen in his movements. "These machine guns were invented by me and have been patented in many countries. It is very normal for our country to produce and equip them." Lin Yizhe said, "Is there any problem?" "You are naked plagiarism!" Gatlin's The voice became louder, "This is my patent. I registered it in 1865!" "Of course I know this, but what our country is currently equipped with is not something you invented, although they look very good from the outside. Close." Lin Yizhe smiled slightly. Although he was facing the angry Gatlin, his words were more calm and calm: "If you have any questions, please come with me to visit our gun factory, and I will show it to you. You see, how are they different from your patent? " Gatlin looked at Lin Yizhe with an expression of disbelief, but the latter seemed not to notice, and saw Lin Yizhe ordering at the other two Americans with a smile. Nodding, "Please come with me." When Gatlin followed Lin Yizhe to the Shipbuilding and Guns Department, he couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise when he saw that Chinese workers had processed many machine guns with a few simple machines. Eye. "Please take a closer look at the structure of this machine gun. It is very different from your original design." Lin Yizhe said to Gatlin, pointing to a stun gun that was still in parts and had not yet been assembled. Gatlin knelt down and watched carefully for a while before standing up again. "I have to say, Mr. Lin, I really admire your improvements." Gatlin stared at Lin Yizhe and said, "However, these improvements are still based on my design, which you cannot "I deny it." "Maybe this is not my independent design, but there is not much basis for you to say that I plagiarized it, because my gun is too different from yours," Lin Yizhe said, "What if. If you want to file a lawsuit, I think the possibility of winning is very small." Gatlin wanted to refute., but he recalled what happened after he filed a lawsuit in court in the United States, and his eyes dimmed instantly. If he can win the lawsuit in the United States, he doesn¡¯t need to travel all the way to China. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 106: Poaching people and poaching factories In fact, before Gatlin came to China, he had already filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court in Ohio. The U.S. court did not accept the lawsuit on the grounds that he had "no right to interfere in China's affairs." Instead, it recommended that he file the lawsuit through the U.S. Consulate in China. For this reason, Gatling traveled all the way to Fuzhou. The U.S. Consulate in Fuzhou did not push it, but conducted relevant investigations first. It was found that China had no record of importing Gatling machine guns from the United States, so infringement and imitation Naturally, there is no way to talk about it. The U.S. Consulate then made a decision to take Gatlin to the shipyard to understand the situation. From what they have learned so far, there is obviously no way to prove that Lin Yizhe plagiarized Gatlin's design. ¡°When I registered the patent, I made two statements about the common design features of rotating barrel machine guns: a cylindrical rotating body with a firing pin inside that provides a locking chamber, which rotates with the barrel; and each barrel has an independent firing pin. Needle. This means that all future designs similar to my machine gun can no longer be patented,¡± Gatlin said, ¡°So, there is a problem with your patent.¡± ¡°The key to the problem is that you don¡¯t have any evidence now. It proves that I designed this machine gun based on your patent, so I don¡¯t want to argue too much with you in this regard. It is meaningless to continue arguing and it will only hurt the harmony. In this case, I think we should discuss a solution. The method is better." Lin Yizhe said in a sincere tone, "Is it useful to find out the reasons for what has happened? Rather than busy blaming each other, it seems more valuable." Gatlin looked at Lin Yizhe. After a while, the anger in his eyes finally faded away, and he sighed leisurely, with a look of loneliness on his face. Lin Yizhe certainly understands why Gatlin has such an expression now. Gatlin is a researcher and a philosopher. But he is not a good operator. Although his invention made him a considerable amount of money, he was not good at financial management and often suffered losses, such as when he invested in building railroads in the western region. In fact, Lin Yizhe didn¡¯t know that Gatlin had borrowed money from friends to pay for his trip to Fuzhou. He originally expected to come to China this time to win the lawsuit and go back with a large compensation, but now everything has come to nothing. "What solution?" Gatlin smiled bitterly, "I can't win this case, what else can I expect to get from you?" Lin Yizhe's thin lips raised a smile full of profiteers: "You can get it from I get monetary benefits here! It's just" Gatlin's body suddenly stiffened, and the look on his face suddenly became a little confused, "Then what do you want from us, Mr. Lin Yizhejing? Staring quietly into Gatlin's eyes. The smile on the corner of his mouth was still very friendly: "Mr. Gatlin, we can discuss the ownership of your patent rights, do you think it is okay?" Gatlin's eyes suddenly flashed with a hint of pain. "Mr. Lin" He closed his eyes gently and pressed his lips tightly. After a long time, he opened his eyes again: "You want my patent, right?" " Yes. I originally planned to go to the United States to discuss this matter with you, but I didn't expect you to come in person. That would be great. We can talk in person." Lin Yizhe looked closely into Gatlin's eyes, "You. Are you willing to think about it? " Gatlin's eyes showed pain, and the facial features on his face, which was full of vicissitudes of life, were slightly distorted, making it almost unbearable to look at: "You are taking away My everything! Mr. Lin!" Wu Zhongxiang's face showed obvious sympathy, but Lin Yizhe still seemed unmoved! "Mr. Gatlin, what we are talking about now is another business!" He smiled slightly, "I know your difficulties, and I sincerely want to help you." Gatlin, opposite Lin Yizhe, suddenly felt something in his heart With a tremor, Lin Yizhe's dark eyes, which had always given him an unfathomable feeling, now emitted an extraordinarily soft light! The pain in Gatlin's heart gradually disappeared, replaced by gratitude and trust. "I will give you a considerable amount of money as compensation for transferring the patent to me, and your name will still appear on every such machine gun." Lin Yizhe said in an irresistible way He said in a soft tone, "You are its inventor, this is your honor, no one can take it away." Gatlin looked at Lin Yizhe and was speechless for a moment. "Moreover, I hope you will hire you to be the supervisor of our gun factory and be responsible for the production of this machine gun. We will give you a very high salary and you can bring your family to China. Do you think it is okay?" Trin felt dizzy, and his subconscious seemed to want to?Resist the other party's words, but the conditions he offered were so generous that he had no way to refuse. Wu Zhongxiang noticed that Gatlin's eyes were changing, as if he was making a difficult decision. After a long time, he finally said with difficulty: "So, Mr. Lin, when will you pay me this money?" "The first payment For the contract deposit of 1,000 pounds, you can get the check today. As for the rest" Lin Yizhe suppressed the sudden joy in his heart and tried to keep his voice calm. "As long as we complete the relevant transfer procedures, I will pay you immediately." "Okay" Gatlin nodded laboriously, and he did not look happy at all. When the contract was signed, Gatlin seemed to wake up from a dream and froze there. Only when Stanley, the U.S. Consul in Fuzhou who witnessed all this, congratulated him, did he react. "What's wrong with me? Why do I have to sign such a contract?" He looked at the contract that he had written his name on, and kept asking himself. But now, he knows that nothing can be changed. After seeing off Gatlin and the two American consuls, Lin Yizhe did not return to the ship administration gun office. Instead, he came to his room in the government office and carefully put away the contract. The sunlight reflected in from the large floor-to-ceiling glass window, giving him a faint golden edge, but it also reflected the slightly trembling corners of his mouth. There were also hands lying flat on his knees, trembling even though he tried his best to suppress them. At this time, he didn¡¯t even know if he could suppress the urge to shout loudly as long as he left this chair just a little bit! France, suburbs of Paris, Manor Ferri¨¨res. For Riyige who came here for the first time, it was really an eye-opening feeling. Ferriere Manor is the most luxurious symbol of the French Rothschild family, and also represents the wealth of the special group of Jews. The Manor's Mente Moorish appearance and strange interior decoration make it feel like entering a fairyland, which is so beautiful. However, because it was made by a Jew - people call them the "Jewish King" - people are envious and have a hint of instinctive contempt. The capital letters "JR" - the two letters that begin with James de Rothschild - appear repeatedly on the richly decorated walls and ceilings, and are often translated with a kind of artificial humor by jealous people as "King of the Jews". It was with this kind of mood that Riyige came to pay a visit to Baron Alfonso de Rothschild at the request of Lin Yizhe. "I am sitting under a painting of old Rothschild and his family." Jieige wrote in a letter to his family, "Alfonso and Gustave are sitting opposite me " "Mr. Lin is a great inventor. I heard that he just bought the patent for the Gatling gun." Alfonso poured a glass of wine for Riyige with his own hands and said, "I heard that he had just bought the patent for the Gatling gun. The Oriental Underwear Company is run by a member of our British family. The current results are very good. We very much welcome him to open the company in Paris. I think that after the war, people's demand for it will increase further." "Yes. "That's it." Riyige said, "But Lin is facing some difficulties now, and he hopes you can help him." "Is there anything that Lionel's daughter can't do?" Alfonso smiled. asked curiously. After successfully carrying out a counterattack against the financial war launched by the Meyer Karl family in Germany, Alfonso, who also made a huge profit, admired Sarah's performance in this invisible battle, so when he It was strange when I heard that Lin Yizhe, the representative of Japan and Italy, came to him for help. "He said that your status in France is irreplaceable." Riyige complimented Alfonso in a timely manner. "What does he need from me?" Alfonso asked. "You know, the imperial government is cooperating closely with China in the shipbuilding industry. At present, China's shipyards and gun factories lack stable sources of steel, and China needs more skilled workers and machinery and equipment. If you can help He - in fact, is also helping the imperial government - solve this problem, and we will all benefit. " "In other words, he hopes to get help from a large enterprise." Alfonso understood immediately, and he also. He guessed why Lin Yizhe didn't do this through his existing connections with the British Roche family, but instead approached himself. "I wonder if he already has a target, and this target is a French company?" "Yes. Schneider Company." Riyige nodded, "And he believes that if Schneider Company is in your hands, it will be very beneficial to France and your family." "?is a good idea. Alfonso nodded. He seemed to have remembered something, and a sarcastic smile appeared on his lips. "If the Prussians heard that Schneider Company was in my hands, I'm afraid they would be very unhappy." ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 107 The sky-high asking price Rothschild Bank Headquarters, Frankfurt, Prussia. In a secret room, Baron Meyer Carl von Rothschild was reading Bismarck¡¯s letter. " His Majesty the King and His Excellency the Prime Minister have decided to hold peace negotiations with France. The domestic situation is very bad. The French fleet is still transporting troops to the Port of Kiel. It is estimated that they will attack when they have enough troops. Our troops in France have no way to retreat. Retreating means collapse The British attitude is very ambiguous, but judging from their consistent policy, they will not agree to France continuing the war It is still unpredictable what kind of damage this war will bring to our country. Your Majesty and I both believe that we should seek monetary compensation from France to offset the losses we suffered during the war. As for the amount of this money, I I would like to hear your opinion" After Meyer Karl read the letter, he thought for a while, then picked up the quill and began to write a reply to Bismarck. "I think the French have no chance of success. Although they have landed on our soil, they will soon learn what it means to challenge the German nation, and a million men at that. The French are against the war. The enthusiasm will soon fade, our country has a more efficient military organization, and their army is absolutely inferior in numbers. The Prussian army will be victorious, and a lasting peace will come, Prussia's. Strength and unity can do more for world peace than any nation. ¡­ The victory of our armies on the battlefield will lead to the mediation of Britain in the future orchestra of Europe. My family and I are on your side as always, you have no doubt about this" "As for the amount of the French war reparations, after careful consideration and combined with the payment ability of our family in France, I think 5 billion The amount of gold francs is more appropriate. Of course, the French will probably not accept it. We can make appropriate concessions. However, I think the amount of compensation cannot be less than 2 billion gold francs. This amount will be of great benefit to our country in the future. It's important" After writing the first half of the letter, which was about cheering Bismarck and expressing his loyalty, and the second half about asking France for the amount of reparations, Meyerkar found that his forehead had sprouted again. Sweating, he took out his handkerchief and wiped it, fell on the chair, and let out a long breath. If Bismarck could ask for 2 billion gold francs in compensation from the French, then this compensation would definitely be handled by his bank. If this is the case, with his mastery of making money, the losses caused by the failed attack on the Dutch Bank 200 million pounds, you can earn it back! Thinking of this, his confidence became full again. January 28, 1871, Chalon Front, France. Cameron Manor is located on the outskirts of Chalon. It originally belonged to Rothschild. After the war reached Chalon, the owner of the manor fled with his family. The manor was then requisitioned by the French army as a The headquarters of a general who was also a noble and liked this manor very much. In order not to offend the original owner of this manor, he specifically ordered that the property here should not be expropriated, and the hunting grounds and wine cellars should not be tampered with. He also took careful care of the items he used and left a written statement to ensure that nothing would be lost on the estate after he left. But after the Prussian army arrived here, the manor was looted, the guards were all disarmed and arrested, the wine in the cellar was looted, and the blankets and quilts in many rooms were requisitioned to the nearby field hospital. There was no livestock, no coal, no firewood for fires, and the wild animals in the outer hunting grounds were all hunted down by Prussians and poachers. But in recent days, with the arrival of a large number of Prussian officials, the original appearance of the manor has begun to be restored little by little. "There is no sign of damage, whether it is the house, the garden or the trees." The owner of the manor came back to check after learning the news and was pleasantly surprised to find that "there are as many pheasants in the garden as before - there are more quails than before, and All the birds were there - nothing was damaged in the garden, and I heard the king's orders were carried out - they even brought back the carriages they had taken away, and of course they drank all the wine in the cellar, Some valuable items were taken away, for example, 250 sheep were taken away, which were said to be wanted by Prime Minister Bismarck. Of course, some damage is visible, but if you think about how many Prussian troops fought here ¡­I think this is already very good. We should thank His Majesty the King for keeping this place the way it is. The war did not damage too many things, the socialists did not get anything, and no one in the manor was harmed. They should really thank God for being so lucky" Just today, what surprised people was that many important people appeared here.   Today is the day when the top leaders of France and Prussia begin formal negotiations under the mediation of the United Kingdom. On the French side, Prime Minister Thiers, Foreign Minister Jules Favoud and his advisor Count Alfonso de Rothschild were present at the negotiations. On the German side, it was Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bismarck, Military Minister Lone, and Financial Advisor Henkel von Donnersmarck. Before the negotiations began, Napoleon III gave Alfonso the title of Count in order to thank the French Roche family for their contribution during the war, and to overpower the German Roche family. Unlike his father James, Alfonso, his brothers and children were French citizens. During this war, they showed patriotic enthusiasm like many French people. When the war was about to break out, Alfonso subscribed for 50 million francs in war bonds at one time. Many of his children and nephews also joined the army, held positions in the army, and fought under the emperor. Members of the French Roche family were involved in this war. Everyone performed their duties loyally during the war, and they were not greedy for life or afraid of death like many rich French tycoons. Therefore, the title of Count given to Alfonso by Napoleon III can be said to be full of gratitude. And letting Alfonso participate in the negotiations also means to improve his status. In contrast, Baron Meyer Carl von Rothschild of Frankfurt did not appear in the negotiation meeting. Before the negotiations began, Alfonso foresaw that Bismarck might request for land cession and compensation, because he had already received news from family members. As early as October 25, 1870, Anthony Rothschild He conveyed to him the atmosphere at the Frankfurt Exchange, and Meyerkar said privately to some people: "I dare say that France is going to lose its old German provinces, most of its northern lands, and in addition, also Large sums of money must be paid - this is the unanimous opinion. "The great victory of the Prussian army shows that we can ask for everything we wish for. You cannot imagine the enthusiasm that is brewing here and throughout Germany." What is it like, and the shame that the French will face must be punitive, only in this way can it be possible to satisfy the requirements of public opinion. Now everything is rising, domestic loans have a 7% premium, and there is no doubt. It will be higher, because the French will have to pay for everything." He also predicted vaguely: "The Prussian government will seriously consider the conditions proposed to ensure long-term peace The French will be humiliated. is the only way to save us from further wars, and I have no doubt that France must give up Alsace and Lorraine and at least 100,000,000 standard silver coins as war contributions, and Strasbourg and Metz must become a confederation. This is the popular opinion, and His Excellency the Prime Minister must make full use of it." Meyerkar even justified Prussia's annexation of Alsace-Lorraine in terms of nationalism and strategic position: "There is a kind of stupidity. The idea is that the German nation will give up the struggle and just watch the old Germanic provinces that were seized in the past instead of getting them back" Napoleon III was furious when he learned the news and immediately stated: "Any attempt to dismember French territory will be unacceptable. It will be resisted to the death Even if this country sinks to pieces, it will not give in on the territorial issue." Prime Minister Thiers also said that the Prussian idea is simply unacceptable: "If we are defeated. It may be necessary to abide by the rules of defeat to a certain extent, but we have not failed now A peace agreement involving territorial cession is simply impossible to accept. " From the beginning, the negotiations between the two parties seemed destined to not go smoothly. . Sure enough, as Alfonso expected, after the negotiations began, the "surly" Bismarck bluntly proposed to France the cession of Alsace, Lorraine, Metz and Strasbourg and an indemnity of 6 billion francs. The demand for the amount made Thiers jump out of his chair "as if he had been bitten by a mad dog." Thiers declared that Bismarck's conditions were "an insult to the French nation." Bismarck subsequently reduced the amount to 5 billion francs. But Thiers still said it was "unacceptable." Bismarck was furious. He told Thiers, "We are not short of money. We have plenty of money. We can't use up the money. What we really want is land. If this demand is not met, the whole of France will be in flames." In the mountains of swords, all French cities will be reduced to rubble." Thiers immediately left the meeting in protest, and members of the French delegation also left with him, and the first day of negotiations ended. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 108: Admiral Guba¡¯s Ambition The next day, the two sides continued negotiations. Bismarck said: "The money issue can be discussed later. We hope to decide the border issue between the two countries first." Thiers proposed the French plan, that is, the Prussian army would withdraw from France. The French troops who landed in Kiel withdrew into the country, the border between the two sides returned to the state before the war, and Prussia promised not to accept any further demands for the succession to the Spanish throne. After Bismarck learned about the French proposal, he became furious and declared that it was unacceptable at all. He even made an even more rude request, "ordering France to pay 5 million francs in military expenses to Prussia in advance as a reward for Metz and Strasbourg." Otherwise, he cannot guarantee the security of these two cities." At the same time, he also hinted to Alfonso that "a sniper Rothschild was caught by the Prussian army." Considering the payment of compensation, "his life will be difficult to guarantee." Bismarck hoped that this French Rothschild, the son of a Frankfurt Jew, would be afraid and prompt Thiers and Favod to make concessions. The result made him very disappointed. Alfonso persuaded the "angry" Thiers and Favod not to "break off the negotiations and make the decision to join the army and fight under the emperor", but he also proposed to Bismarck He asked for an immediate payment of 5 million francs, "half in gold coins and half in notes." He directly answered that "there is no time to discuss these technical issues because the French delegation has not even agreed to the most basic principles of the peace talks." Alfonso recorded this in his diary: "He asked me with a sullen face and an angry face whether I had considered the compensation payment plan he proposed, as if the amount of compensation had already been determined. I answered clearly He, I can't think about those issues yet, because the two governments have not yet reached an agreement on basic principles. I feel as if Bismarck is going to eat me alive. He roared: 'In this case, peace is impossible!'" "This time the negotiations still had no results. I went back and discussed the next step with Mr. Thiersfavoux. We both agreed that the cession of territory and compensation were impossible to accept. The Prussians must withdraw from France. Territory. If they persist in the war, we can only stay with them until the end When the third negotiation began, Bismarck made a new proposal. This time he no longer insisted on the cession of Alsace and Lorraine, and only asked for it. After occupying Metz and Strasbourg, the amount of compensation was reduced to 2.5 billion gold francs, requiring 1 billion to be paid in the first year and paid in the remaining three years. He showed a particularly down-to-earth appearance, and he told us, They are mobilizing the country's forces, and if we do not agree to his terms, the Prussian army will launch the most violent offensive in history, which will be unprecedented. It is difficult to imagine a prime minister saying even this. Nasmark admitted that he himself was frightened by Bismarck's "unreasonableness and international rudeness". He asked me privately: "Someone has said this to a Rothschild before." 'I told him, 'Never. '" "To a certain extent, Bismarck's intimidation had no effect at all. Instead, it left Prussia with an image of a greedy and brutal plunderer in the world. ¡± Since the negotiations failed to achieve any results, and the two sides did not reach any agreement on an armistice during the negotiations, the fighting between the two sides continued while the negotiations were still ongoing. After learning about the sky-high price demanded by the Prussians during the negotiations, Napoleon III was furious and determined to teach the Prussians a lesson and "use a big stick to beat them back to the negotiating table." In view of the fact that the lines of both sides on the Chalon front had been fixed, and many previous counterattacks had suffered huge casualties and were in vain, Napoleon III decided to start from the port of Kiel. He ordered to continue to increase troops to the port of Kiel, and authorized Guba to "launch a new attack". Attack and expand the results. If necessary, the entire French army will be your backing." In fact, not long before the negotiation meeting began, the French army under Guba had already begun to harass the Prussians in the French-occupied areas. The army went on the offensive. Since the French army occupied the towns around Kiel, the frightened Prussian government sent special envoys to the King of Prussia's residence to ask for help. At the same time, reserve troops from various parts of Prussia were also mobilized to harass the cities occupied by the French army and strengthen their own fortifications. On November 19, the French army that occupied Neum¨¹nster was the first to win. On the same day, the garrison left the city and attacked a Prussian army position outside the city that had been shelling the French army for days. After just a few hours of fighting, the French army was killed. At the cost of 201 people and 124 wounded, more than 1,000 Prussian officers and soldiers were killed, and the Prussian army's garrison was completely occupied and demolished. Obviously inspired by this victory, Guba mobilized his troops and prepared to launch a large-scale retaliatory attack against the Prussian army first, in order to force the Prussians to negotiate. Guba divided the French army into three columns: left, center and right. The right column was commanded by Colonel Billy, the left column was commanded by Colonel Cordier, and the middle column was commanded by Chief of Staff Colonel Betner, with a total strength of 15,000.? people. Guba himself led the reserve army to follow the left column. The target of this large-scale French attack was the Prussian camp in the north of Hamburg. Guba intended to use the left and center columns to attack the area around Pinebeek from land and be responsible for capturing Pinebeek. The right column, with the cooperation of the French navy's gunboats, moved up the Elbe River on both land and water to attack the Prussian troops on the bank of the Elbe River. stronghold. According to Guba¡¯s plan, the French army would originally take action in the early morning of the 25th in order to take advantage of the fact that the moon had not set, march by moonlight, and sneak towards the direction of Pinebeek where the Prussian army camp was located, so as to achieve a surprise attack. As a result of God's will, it started to rain heavily at 2 o'clock in the morning that day, and the surroundings were pitch black. Not only the army was unable to move forward, but the French naval gunboats in the water also did not dare to move because it was difficult to see the channel clearly. Until around 4 o'clock in the morning, the heavy rain gradually stopped and light appeared in the sky. The French gunboats set sail one after another. The army took steps after the navy set off, treating the navy as a vanguard to open the way for them. At 6:10 in the morning, the French gunboats arrived near the scheduled battlefield and immediately fired fiercely at the Prussian artillery fortress. The French right-wing column, which was ordered to capture the Prussian position, launched an attack and occupied two Prussian fortifications. It was blocked by Prussian artillery fire as it advanced in depth. At this time, the French gunboat detachment on the Elbe River was also in an embarrassing situation. Because of its weak protection, small gunboats equipped with rapid-fire weapons such as artillery and volley guns would attack infantry near the water on a narrow inland river. It has a great deterrent effect, but it is very dangerous to directly confront the forts located on the river with such a warship. At a distance that is close to hand-to-hand combat, the gunboat is in a river that is difficult to maneuver and avoid. Being bombarded by multiple forts on the shore is tantamount to falling into a trap. The usual solution is that when the army attacks the enemy's shore forts and attracts enemy firepower, the gunboats must be used as auxiliary means to support the army. This can not only ensure the safety of the gunboats, but also provide the army with necessary heavy fire support. However, in this battle, the French army actually put the cart before the horse and used gunboats and forts to duel alone. It cannot but be said that there were serious problems with the coordination of the French army. The lack of cooperation and coordination can be said to be an important reason for the French army's repeated defeats in the Franco-Prussian War. In an extremely dangerous environment, the gunboat detachment fought with the Prussian forts on the Elbe River until 4 pm. The fierce battle finally overwhelmed the fighting spirit of the Prussian troops, and the battle ended with the silence of the forts. After that, the French right column quickly cleared the outer fortifications. After a night's rest, it occupied the position that had been abandoned by the Prussian army on the morning of November 26. Compared with the French left and center columns, which were supported by warships, the initial stage of the battle was surprisingly smooth. The fast-moving center column was the first to arrive at the Pinebeek Fort, only to find that the Prussians had already evacuated. After the left column, which Guba personally supervised, passed by, he saw that the fort had been occupied by the French. In this battle, which actually lasted less than a day, the French army only suffered 142 casualties, while the Prussian army suffered more than 1,000 casualties. It has to be said that the combat effectiveness of the improvised troops in Prussia is far behind the Prussian army on the French front. After occupying Pinebec, at 5:40 pm, seeing that all the ships were in position and ready for battle, Guba issued a combat order from the cruiser "Arroyude", and the French naval gunboats were on the main battleship. A huge national flag was hoisted on the masthead to signal the start of war. Starting from the "Arroyd", the rumble of cannons suddenly resounded across both sides of the Elbe River. Fifteen minutes after the French army started shelling, Guba was surprised to see that the temporary fortress built by the Prussian army began to fight back unyieldingly. The gunboat "Cobra", which was parked too close to the fort, had been surrounded by artillery fire. Some ropes were quickly Interrupted. What's even more incredible is that some shells have already flown onto the head of the "Aroyude". "The Prussians fought very hard, and their fortifications were strong and in good repair. But because of the long distance we were at, their artillery had little effect. However, a few shells flew past 'A "Loude." "After 6 o'clock in the artillery battle, several forts in the Prussian fortress had been ignited with fatal fires. One fort had been completely destroyed, and the firepower was completely suppressed by the French ships. But as soon as the French ship's firing stopped, the Prussians ran back to their gun positions and continued to aim and shoot, appearing extremely tenacious. At 7:10 pm, seeing nightfall, Guba ordered the end of the day's battle. Although it was impossible for Prussia to have the weapons to attack French warships at the time, Guba was still very cautious and ordered the ships to monitor the surrounding sea areas and rivers all night to prevent sneak attacks. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 109 Conquering Hamburg At 3:30 in the morning, all French troops were ready. The French gunboat squadron began to prepare for artillery fire. A huge battle flag was raised on the top of the mast of the cruiser "Arroyud", and the ships were led to move closer to concentrate their firepower. The Prussian fortresses outside Hamburg were bombarded. What surprised the French was that the Prussian fort, which seemed to have been completely silenced the day before, resumed its counterattack. Because the French ship sailed too close, the Prussian artillery even hit The bow of the "Aro Yude". At 5:40, it was completely dawn. As the Elbe River was found to be very deep, not only all the French cruisers appeared in front of the city of Hamburg, but two old-fashioned ironclads also joined in. For a time, the French army's artillery fire was unprecedentedly fierce. Amidst the rumbling artillery fire, passionate war songs were played from the "Aroyude" and other French warships, "Pour la France, ¨¤ l'honneur, ¨¤ la dignit¨¦!" (For France, for dignity and honor!) At 6:20, the French navy and army began a full-line attack. At this time, the Prussian army stationed in Hamburg only had two reserve divisions, and some garrison troops composed of temporarily recruited militiamen. Although the Prussian people had received militarized training very early, they had high combat qualities and had the ability to defend their hometown. courage, but in the face of the overwhelming French naval gunfire, all efforts were of no effect. Soon, the land fell into a full-scale melee. The Prussian officers and soldiers stationed in the fortress tried their best to hinder the French army's movements. They either rushed out of the fort and engaged in hand-to-hand combat, or used rifles and shotguns to engage in street fighting in the towns. Some of them stayed on the gun emplacements for the final battle under the command of officers. The French army slowly advanced under the cover of powerful artillery fire. At the same time, the French warships followed the bank of the Elbe River and began to try to cross the shallow water, enter the river mouth, and attack the city of Hamburg. The relentless French artillery fire cleared the Prussian position inch by inch. When the French infantry broke through the city defenses and entered Hamburg, everything was a foregone conclusion. At noon, in this extremely fierce battle, a French army appeared extremely brave, braving the hail of bullets and fearless. Wherever there were Prussians, they were everywhere This is the Algerian Zuaf Army. . At 12:33 noon, the French army held a flag-raising ceremony on the city wall of Hamburg, indicating that the French army had actually controlled the largest barrier in the northern part of the Prussian capital, and the door from Kiel to Berlin had been knocked open. The "Arroyud" cruiser anchored in the Elbe River used semaphore signals to convey Guba's order to the officers and soldiers on the shore. "The commander is very satisfied with the performance of the detachment, the landing team and the Algerian Zuaf troops." On that day, in some small forts around Hamburg, resistance continued tenaciously until 2:25 in the afternoon, and finally the Prussian garrison of about 30,000 people was wiped out. Major General Medical Gott, commander of the Prussian city defense at the Port of Hamburg, Colonel Moritz, chief of staff, and more than 120 Prussian officers were all killed in the fierce battle. Knowing that Hamburg was already under the gunfire of French warships, the Prussian people in Hamburg were extremely frightened. Guba then sent a letter to the Hamburg City Hall, ordering them to surrender immediately and stop all resistance, otherwise Hamburg would be razed to the ground: "I will give you 12 hours to consider accepting or rejecting the conditions I propose to you without any room for discussion If you refuse, it will cause great disaster. You should imagine all the extremely terrible consequences that you may not be able to face. But you still ignore the reality: you will sentence yourself to death, and the name of Hamburg will also disappear from history! "With no good strategy internally and no reinforcements externally, the largest port city in northern Prussia chose to surrender. That afternoon, The French army held an entry ceremony, and the French tricolor flag flew high over Hamburg for the first time. After occupying Hamburg, Guba was most worried about the lack of troops at hand, so he did not choose to attack Berlin immediately. At this time, a fleet from France arrived and sent about 20,000 people to Guba. of the army. Guba learned that most of these troops were composed of newly recruited "patriotic youths" who came purely out of enthusiasm and had no experience of the cruelty of the battlefield. Guba was careful not to launch an attack on Berlin rashly, but instead set about stabilizing his rear. After the French army captured Hamburg, it actually cut off the connection between Schleswig-Holstein and the Prussian hinterland. While Guba divided his forces to defend Hamburg, he sent troops to sweep southward and successively captured Heide, Hu The French navy was not idle in Soum, Flensburg and other cities, and successively launched attacks on various port cities along the Prussian coast. As of February 10, 1871, which was the 13th day after the peace negotiations between Prussia and France began, the entire Schleswig-Holstein has all been placed under the control of the French army led by Guba. After receiving the emperor's order to "continue the attack", Guba geared up in Hamburg, reorganized his troops, and ambitiously prepared to launch an attack on Berlin. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Lin Yizhe's Memorial ¡¤ Attached Film of the War Between Chen and Prussia": "On February 20, I got the European war report and heard that France was ?More than 20 ships covered the army and raided Hamburg, an important town in Prussia. The French ships opened fire first, followed by the army. The Prussian army refused to wait for reinforcements. However, they were all militiamen and the defense was ineffective. The French army became more pressing and attacked. After breaking down the forts, many Prussian officers and soldiers were wounded and killed. All the artillery forts and forts along the Elbe River were occupied by the French army. Although the Prussian army tried its best to support them, the French ships' cannon fire was extremely fierce, and many Prussian soldiers died. The situation was extremely overwhelming. In order to avoid the danger of burning the city, they surrendered, and the northern gateway of the country no longer existed. Looking at the battle in the north of the country, the French army was invincible after landing at Xi'er, and it was invincible. The situation was very different from the battle situation on the mainland. Hamburg is an important town in the north of Prussia. The French army attacked and forced a landing in one day. Looking into the reason, it was the strength of the navy's troops. The northern part of Prussia is close to the sea, and the Elbe River and its tributaries run across it. The French army can advance by land and water, using the navy to make up for the lack of artillery fire of the land army. However, the main force of the Prussian army is far away in the French territory, and the local defenders are not strong. Although they made good use of their artillery, they could not defeat the French Navy's huge cannons. From this point of view, the defeat of the general country was not due to unfavorable troops, poor fighting, lack of soldiers and soldiers, but only because of the lack of water divisions"???????????????????? ¡ù¡ù On March 10, 1871, in the suburbs of Paris, at the Cameron Manor, when Bismarck entered the negotiation venue, the French delegation was already there, sitting there like statues in their tuxedos. Compared with the others, Bismarck and Military Minister Long, who were wearing military uniforms and medals, looked more majestic. Bismarck glanced at the venue and sat down in his seat. He was about to speak, but suddenly found that the atmosphere today was a little more majestic. Strange. The eyes of the French looked at him, a little cold, like a pack of flesh-eating beasts. The decoration of the venue was still the same today. The appearance has not changed at all, and the members of the French delegation participating in the negotiations have not changed. The sun is shining outside the window, and it is the season of spring. Everything looks so beautiful, but Bismarck really feels a cold feeling. Breath. ¡°Gentlemen, I feel like we are wasting our time. "Bismarck tried hard to suppress the uneasiness in his heart and wanted to take the lead as usual. He pretended to be sarcastic and said, "I really don't know what you are thinking. Do you have to wait until France has shed all its blood before you can Are you willing to give in? " "We are thinking whether to change the location of the negotiation. "Thiers smiled and replied in the same tone. "Change the negotiation location? Where do you want to negotiate? Paris? Or Versailles? "Bismarck laughed, as if he hadn't heard a joke for several years. "It's not Paris, and it's not Versailles. "Thiers looked at Bismarck coldly, "It's Berlin. " After listening to Thiers' words, Bismarck laughed even harder. "I don't know where your self-confidence comes from. Haha, maybe you should ask a doctor to check your health! "Bismarck suddenly stopped laughing and stared at Thiers with a compelling gaze. "Your Excellency Prime Minister, from the day I met you, I have always had the feeling that you are not suitable to be a leader of a country. Prime Minister, maybe a job in the circus would suit you better. " Hearing Bismarck say such words that were almost insulting and abusive, Thiers was not angry at all. He just smiled slightly, but met Bismarck's eyes without fear. "I don't know how you came to this. What is your basis for such a conclusion? "Thier smiled and leaned forward, "But my words are well-founded. " "This is the battle report sent by General Guba to our respected Emperor. "Thiers waved his hand, and a secretary took a document and handed it to him. Without even looking at it, he pushed the document in front of Bismarck, "Our heroic French army has captured Hamburg, and Berlin's The door has been opened, Your Majesty the Marquis. I believe you have already received a report with similar content, right? " Bismarck glanced at Thiers coldly, took the document, flipped it over, then closed it and stopped reading. At this time, his face was still stern, but the careful Alfonso had already discovered , when closing the document, Bismarck's hands trembled unconsciously. "I don't know what the meaning of such a report is full of false data and exaggerated words. Bismarck said, "How ridiculous!" " "You think it's ridiculous? "Thiers laughed and said in the same mocking tone, "I don't think it's funny. What I want to tell you now is that we don¡¯t want to talk anymore and we are willing to continue fighting! ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 110 Bismarck changed his mind Although Thiers' voice was not loud, it was like a thunder at this time. When he heard him say such a sentence, the faces of many members of the Prussian delegation had changed. They were not completely unaware of the French occupation of Schleswig-Holstein. Thiers said, stood up from his chair, took the documents in front of Bismarck, handed them to his secretary to put away, then turned around and left the venue with an indifferent expression. Fawu stood up, sneered, and followed him out. Seeing the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister leaving, members of the French delegation also stood up and left. When Alfonso left, he pretended to glance at Bismarck who was sitting there casually. At this time, Bismarck's face was livid. Although his body was straight, his eyes were no longer as aggressive as before. Alfonso There was a hint of panic in it. Alfonso was the first to learn Bismarck¡¯s true thoughts. That night, Bismarck sent Colonel Bronsart von Schellendorf to find Alfonso to learn about the situation. Legend has it that King William himself was on the front lines. When Bronsart met with Alfonso, Bismarck was considering what to do. Before half past six in the evening, the colonel returned, and a French officer who had followed him brought him a letter from Alfonso, expressing his willingness to "promote peace between the two countries, but the basis for peace is the withdrawal of Prussia." French territory". Bismarck dictated a reply in the name of the king, expressing his acceptance, but asking France to make the same guarantee, that is, the French army would also withdraw from Prussian territory. Alfonso showed Bismarck¡¯s letter to Thiers and Favoud. The two agreed, and the two sides began formal contact again. This time Bismarck became much more sincere and pragmatic. Bismarck gave up his territorial claim to France, but he refused to give in on the issue of reparations. He stated that the Prussian army could withdraw from France, but France must pay "retreat costs." Bismarck emphasized that he required a guarantee that France would never suffer France again in the future. People have deep-seated suspicion and jealousy. Alfonso replied that only a magnanimous peace could be lasting, but the demands of the Prussian Prime Minister left him under no illusions. "One can expect a grateful repayment from a prince, but one cannot expect a grateful repayment from a country's people, especially not from the French," he said in a forthright manner. "We need lands, fortresses and borders to defend ourselves against such invasions forever." The two sides talked until midnight, before Bismarck and Long returned to Doncherry and slept for a few hours. At this time, King William had received news of the loss of Hamburg and was coming from the base camp about 25 kilometers away from Cameron Manor. The news of the fall of Hamburg sent shockwaves throughout Prussia. When the Prussian officers and soldiers on the French front learned the news, their morale suddenly dropped. The reason why they are like this is not because this war makes them lose hope, but because they are worried that their hometown and relatives will be ravaged by the French. From the beginning of this war to the present, the armies of both sides have set foot on the other side's territory, and atrocities against civilians of the enemy country have emerged one after another. Paris and other French cities aroused high levels of national pride, just as they had in Danton's day. The war took another form. What used to take the form of individual attacks against the invaders, became intense as a result of French resistance measures and was no longer a battle between two regular armies. The Prussians responded with severe punishment. Bismarck personally ordered the relevant authorities to take decisive measures in the areas under their control: villages hosting resistance fighters were burned down; anyone suspected of shooting at the German army or committing sabotage activities, regardless of age or sex, was to be killed. Bismarck even wanted to send all residents of areas where resistance activities were carried out to Germany and imprison them in special barracks. Regarding the atrocities of the Prussians, the French also used no less favorable tactics to deal with the Prussians after they set foot on Prussian soil. However, what made it difficult for the Prussians, who were rigid and conservative by nature, to accept were the "heretics" in the French army. What they did to their children. After occupying Hamburg, the French Zuaf Corps still maintained their consistent style and did not commit any crimes against women, but all the boys in Hamburg suffered. The search for "lovers" by Zuaf soldiers plunged the city of Hamburg into panic. "In order to protect our boys," the mayor of Hamburg, Forsinger, recruited hundreds of prostitutes in Hamburg and sent them to the French military camp. He begged the Zuav soldiers to let go of the Prussian boy, but the Zuav soldiers unceremoniously sent back all the women sent to comfort them. In view of the special hobbies of the Zuaf soldiers, in order to maintain the discipline of the army, Guba ordered the Zuaf soldiers to be stationed separately to reduce their infringement on the boys in Hamburg. The result was that the panic further spread. When the news reached King William¡¯s ears, he couldn¡¯t sit still. When the Prussian officers and soldiers on the front line heard the news, the panic that their sons were ¡°contaminated¡± quickly spread throughout the army.??. People were more concerned about this than about Berlin being threatened by a French military. Soon, William I came to Cameron Manor, and Thiers hurriedly got dressed and met the King of Prussia in a farmhouse next to the highway. The Prime Minister behaved politely but firmly disagreed with the meeting between the two monarchs. He told King Lian that the emperor was many kilometers away from Chalon and was probably back in Paris. "We sat for an hour in a room ten feet square, with a pine table and two cushion chairs" Thiers wrote to his emperor the next day, "Bismarck's attitude has changed. , in stark contrast to the first time I met himthe conversation was a difficult, polite but uncomfortable brief one." An armistice was agreed upon, and King William was to leave the front and return. Berlin, as "the first Prussian to secede from French soil". The next morning, when King William's carriage, still driven by its liveried coachman, passed the estate, both Thiers and Favoud saluted him. Thiers saw that his goal was nearly achieved. When King William's carriage drove toward the distance, he said: "The war is over, and a new era has arrived." Treating King William with chivalry is completely in line with his wishes, so that a man with power can give orders. It would be unwise for a king to suffer humiliation. The French Prime Minister believes that the war is almost over. He was now considering the most reasonable peace terms. He was always a practical politician rather than an imperialist dreamer, and he had no desire to be influenced by nationalists, liberals, chauvinists, socialists, or newspaper prejudices. Although they talked a lot about "annihilating Prussia" or "turning the Elbe into a French river", it was enough for him to meet the minimum requirements that satisfied his monarch and generals. But it was he who consistently exposed the worst aspects of Bismarck's character. In subsequent negotiations, the French Prime Minister's behavior was nothing short of formidable. Bismarck demanded a just peace that would bring about amity and mutual understanding between the French and Prussians. The meeting dragged on for a long time, and after an hour and a half, Bismarck left angrily. Thiers thought he was continuing to show off, and Favod said harshly: "Bismarck wants to use his theatrical skills to influence us, just as the lawyers in Paris influence their audiences." No one in the French delegation doubted it. , Bismarck would return after consultation with his colleagues; an armistice and a peace would be effected, otherwise the French flag would fly along the Elbe as far as Berlin. The French also played another trick to increase the pressure on Bismarck. Within forty-eight hours, the Paris government published a detailed report of all Thiers' conversations with Bismarck. In this way, Europe understood the peace terms proposed by Prussia. The tone abroad changed, and attitudes toward Prussia became tougher. The failure of both war and diplomacy caused the Prussians' distrust of Bismarck to rise sharply. It was regretted that he spent so much time at Cameron Manor. Colonel Bronsart wrote in a sarcastic tone in his diary, "It is a shame that such a politician has more influence than the king." Bismarck's old enemy General Manteuffel even said that Bismarck should be admitted to a lunatic asylum. . This sentence may be an exaggeration, but it has a little truth. Bismarck had been overworked since entering 1871. Not only the domestic situation, but also the general situation in Europe made him uneasy. On April 6, Russian Tsar Alexander II publicly stated that Russia believed that the 1856 Paris Agreement stipulating the neutrality of the Black Sea region was invalid. Bismarck's independent statement was actually understandable, but it happened at a moment that was unfavorable to Prussia. The British responded with hostility to Russia's defiance of a valid treaty. In addition, Bismarck was also very worried that the Franco-Prussian conflict might develop into a war between European powers. Bismarck was even more eager to end the war with France. Bismarck's subordinates found him to be very irritable. As he always did when his nerves were overstimulated, he suffered pain in his left leg and had to stay inside the house all day. After the French army captured Hamburg, patriotism surged throughout Germany, including the southern German states. For example, even in Bavaria, which was the most independent country, Ludwig II also recognized that his country must participate in the unification of Germany, although he did not like the established North German Confederation. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 111 Evenly divided Bismarck must take advantage of this wave of excitement. Delegations from Bavaria, Baden, W¨¹rttemberg and Hesse had arrived in Berlin to begin negotiations on a new German federation. Negotiations were at times quite difficult, and the W¨¹rttemberg delegation returned to Stuttgart to receive new instructions. Baden and Hesse did not bring any difficulties. Bismarck did not want W¨¹rttemberg or Bavaria to destroy the North German Confederation, but he was ostensibly prepared to make some concessions to Bavaria in order to isolate W¨¹rttemberg and ensure that all four states would participate in a single German state. alliance. Bavaria could have its own army in peacetime, have an independent postal service, and serve as the permanent chairman of a foreign affairs committee. Hesse and Baden agreed to join the alliance. Eight days later Bavaria and W¨¹rttemberg joined the alliance. Only the status and name of the new coalition have yet to be determined. In the weeks that followed, the tension and nervousness in King William's base camp did not diminish. William was tired of Versailles and its intrigues, and longed for his palaces in Berlin and Babelsberg. He couldn't sleep well and had nightmares, dreaming that the French army was forcing him to flee eastward (just like what happened to him when he was nine years old when Napoleon I's army advanced). A formal armistice agreement was quickly reached. According to the agreement, both sides first withdraw their troops from entering the other side's territory and release prisoners. The Prussian army took the lead in withdrawing from the Chalons front, and the French army followed suit. A month later, all Prussian troops withdrew into the country, and the French army recovered all occupied territory. In Prussia, after receiving the order to withdraw his troops and return home, Guba also began to reorganize his troops and get on the ship to return home. Just as the Prussians looted a large amount of supplies when they retreated from France, the French army also wiped out all the valuable things they could take away from the occupied areas. The difference is that the French Zouave Corps also took away a large number of handsome Prussian boys when they evacuated. Although they received many protests, Guba was unable to stop them. And to the embarrassment of the relatives of these Prussian boys, many boys left voluntarily with their Zuav lovers (feelings of being exposed). After the French troops withdrew, the mayor of Hamburg, F¨¹ssinger, who had exchanged prostitutes for unmarried boys, was taken to court by angry people and was eventually thrown into prison for treason. After the Prussian troops withdrew from France, the two sides continued to negotiate, this time in Metz. After months of repeated bargaining, France and Prussia finally signed a peace treaty on May 28, 1871, with British mediation, known historically as the "Treaty of Metz." The main contents of the "Treaty of Metz" are: France and Prussia will maintain the same boundaries as before the war in 1870, and both parties will not make any financial compensation to each other. Prussia promises not to participate in the succession of the Spanish throne, and France promises not to make any compensation to Belgium. Territory and throne requirements, without interfering with the four southern German states joining the North German Union. France will guarantee recognition of the newly established United German State, and "the two countries will achieve comprehensive peace and will no longer be hostile to each other." With the signing of the "Treaty of Metz", the Franco-Prussian War officially came to an end, and the European continent ushered in a new history. era. For this war, both warring parties declared themselves victors. Napoleon III held a grand triumphal ceremony in Paris. The emperor and empress in gorgeous military uniforms sat in golden four-wheeled chariots, leading 30,000 people in forbidden uniforms. Soldiers in uniform of the Guard march down the Champs Elys¨¦es and through the Arc de Triomphe. The emperor and empress received cheers from their subjects along the way, which was an unprecedented grand occasion. The whole of Paris was immersed in a festive atmosphere, but an unharmonious episode occurred in the evening: several socialist elements broke into the office of Imperial Prime Minister Thiers and tried to assassinate him, but were stopped in time by security personnel. ¡ª¡ªThey believed that Thiers was too weak in the negotiation process with the Prussians, resulting in "France gaining nothing in this disastrous imperialist war for hegemony." Both socialists and nationalists hoped that the war would continued, but Thiers ruthlessly dashed their hopes. At this point, the Prussians are much more sensible than the French, and no one wants the war to rekindle. When Bismarck returned to Berlin with the armistice, the House of Representatives immediately met to ratify it. Long and Waldersey - to their credit - adhered to the terms of the agreement completely, and the Prussian triumphal ceremony was cancelled. It was just that Emperor William accepted the cannon salute from the army when he passed by. This was certainly not a triumph. It is said that after the peace treaty was signed, probably because he wanted to understand the French's attitude towards the Prussians after the peace treaty was concluded, Bismarck quietly went to Paris once and walked around the streets of the city like a traveler. Several little boys whistled derisively, and a workman hurled insults at him, but this seemed to be directed at a Prussian rather than at the Prime Minister specifically. Bismarck asked a passerby for a light to smoke his cigar, and the man took the cigarette from his mouth because he did not want to waste a match on a Prussian. This was Bismarck's last visit to Paris. The next day, BismarckThe train crossed the border and returned to Prussia, and he never set foot on French soil again. The Franco-Prussian War broke the relatively stable balance of power in Europe and changed the balance of power among the European powers, thereby intensifying the conflicts between the powers and prompting them to readjust their relationships with each other. The main result of the Franco-Prussian War was that France, the original hegemon of the European continent, and Prussia, the emerging military power, were weakened to varying degrees. Prussia failed to achieve its goal of unifying Germany through this war. The war intensified the mutual hostility between France and Prussia, creating a dangerous hotbed of war in the heart of Europe. The Franco-Prussian War had a profound impact on the history of war in Europe and even the world. After research and summary, military scientists concluded that although France was superior to Prussia's levy troops in terms of quality of its standing troops, it had poor war planning and unreasonable army organization. Except for the Praetorian Guard, In addition, there is no division or corps level establishment in peacetime, and they are organized only when the war is coming. Mobilization and assembly are slow; logistics and supply are backward, and combat command is chaotic. The Prussian army had a well-planned war plan, sufficient troops, rapid mobilization and assembly, and superior equipment to the French army. After the Prussian army physically tested the superiority of the French Chassebaud rifle, the Prussian army withdrew its troops to the French infantry. Beyond the range, the superior Krupp steel rifled cannon was used to hit the French army. The Franco-Prussian War showed that it was very difficult for an army to get close to the enemy. The Prussian infantry attacked the French army, and the French light cavalry attacked the Prussian positions, both of which suffered heavy casualties. The reason why the Prussian army was victorious in the early stages of the war was, on the one hand, its Artillery, on the other hand, was his numerical superiority, allowing them to use flanking encirclement. Moreover, Prussia's railway network was of great military significance. A British military scientist said: "The superior transportation capacity of the German railway system was a powerful factor in its victory in the early stages of the war." In various battles of the Franco-Prussian War, it was difficult to win a frontal attack, and it was necessary to mobilize superior forces from Outflank the enemy on both sides. To mobilize a large number of troops for outflanking, troops need to be mobilized quickly, and the transportation capacity must keep up. Prussia's well-developed railway network can not only quickly transport large numbers of troops to the front line and assemble them in combat areas, but also enable the troops' supplies to be replenished in a timely manner. Compared with Prussia, France's railway transportation capabilities are far behind. After the war broke out, it failed to mobilize sufficient troops in time. Due to the full and effective use of their own railway transportation capabilities, the North German Allied Forces led by Prussia always had a considerable advantage in terms of the number of soldiers committed to the war. The performance of the French Army in this war was lackluster. The success of Chalon's defensive operations was largely due to the successful use of the French platoon guns. Of course, this was after summarizing countless bloody lessons (a certain Chinese Human contribution is cruelly ignored here). The French army also initially believed that volley guns would be a weapon that could help them win. But later battles showed that the results of this confidence were disastrous. The platoon of guns in the open position with the French artillery immediately became an eye-catching target and was completely destroyed by the Prussian artillery. Fortunately, the stubborn French army learned their lesson in time and did not continue to let their platoons and artillery participate in the battle at the same time. Instead, they used them as infantry support firepower and deployed them on solid defensive positions. In this way, the Prussian Krupp cannon could not As before, they can be destroyed effortlessly, but they can inflict huge damage to the charging Prussian infantry and cavalry. With the help of volley guns, the French army successfully withstood the Prussian offensive in defensive operations again and again. The French army discovered that this type of machine gun can always achieve good results as long as it is deployed in a protected position and fires from the shortest possible distance. Paris newspapers often show scenes like this: charging Prussian soldiers being knocked down like weeds by volley bullets - in fact, these are not imaginary scenes, they really happened on the battlefield. In the defensive battle of Chalons, the Prussian infantry suffered a heavy blow in front of the French volley. Under the attack of volleys of guns, the Prussians even lost their proud Krupp field gun emplacement. Regarding the French volleyball, Prussia, as one of the warring parties, obviously had its views hidden behind tinted glasses. During the Franco-Prussian War, the Prussian army equipped with very few volleyball-type rapid-fire weapons. In order to maintain the morale of the troops under the opponent's new weapons, the Prussian army deliberately belittled the effect of French volleyball. The Prussian troops called their French opponents' volleys "bloody machines." Although they "strategically despised the enemy," the Prussian army did not forget to "tactically attach importance to the enemy." They regarded the French volleyball as an important threat, and the Prussian artillery always targeted the French volleyball positions as priority targets. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 112 Steamship Investment Promotion Bureau Unlike the poor performance of the French Army, the French Navy was undoubtedly the star of the Franco-Prussian War. The French naval fast detachment led by Guba led a surprise attack on the port of Kiel, which became one of the most famous classic battles in the history of world naval warfare. This battle can be regarded as one of the turning points of the Franco-Prussian War. It was the efforts of the French navy that saved the Second French Empire from destruction. In a series of naval battles including the Battle of Kiel Port, the ironclad ship with its armored cannon undoubtedly played the leading role. The huge power displayed by the ironclad ship in the naval battle attracted the attention of all countries. After the Franco-Prussian War, all naval powers, without exception, set off a climax of building ironclads, and the world's navies entered the era of ironclads. In the 1870s, China, which began to learn from the West in building modern coastal defense after the Taiping War, was also following the world trend and striving not to lag behind the world. Shortly after the end of the Franco-Prussian War, China's Fuzhou Shipping Bureau launched several more steam warships. As early as June 12, 1870, the Minister of Shipping Shen Baozhen reported to the court that the third ship "Fuxing" was successfully launched. At the same time, he mentioned that the construction of another 150-horsepower ship after the "Wannianqing" had started. Built and pre-named "Fubo". After the renovation project of the "Wannianqing" was completed, Lin Yizhe reported to the court and once again elaborated on the shortcomings of the "dual-purpose military and commercial" ship type. The court then officially ordered the shipbuilding administration not to build any more dual-purpose ships. This means that the shipping administration is truly free from the shackles of the wrong guidelines left by Zuo Zongtang. Since the warships built by the shipyard were already quite large, Shen Baozhen decided that the rebuilt 150-horsepower ship would be a dedicated transport ship. According to Shen Baozhen¡¯s request, Chief Shipping Engineer Da Shibo and Chinese technicians redesigned the No. 1 ship "Wannianqing" and created a new 150-horsepower transport ship plan. On the basis of the "Wannianqing", the length of the transport ship was reduced and the width of the ship was appropriately increased. The "Fubo" ship designed in this way seems to be an improved version of the "Wannianqing". However, in fact, the new 150-horsepower ship "Fubo" has not only been adjusted in scale, but many other aspects of its design are essentially different from the "Wannianqing". A new type of ship created by technicians based on existing experience. After completion, the "Fubo" class is still an all-wooden gunboat type with a displacement of 1,258 tons. The appearance of the hull below the main deck is very similar to that of the "Wannianqing", but the cargo hold capacity has been greatly increased, reaching 720 tons. It is a transport ship specially used for transporting cargo. When the keel of the "Fubo" ship was laid on the slipway, the new shipyard already had experience in manufacturing large warships. The shipyard's technicians and craftsmen were wondering how this transport ship, which was similar in style to the "Wannianqing", should be built. They are all familiar with the road. In addition, a large number of shipbuilding workshops have been completed one after another, and the equipment conditions have been greatly improved compared to the initial period. The construction speed of the "Fubo" ship was therefore very fast. Under the auspices of the shipbuilding chief engineer Da Shibo, it only took six months. It's basically completed in time. Compared with the original "Wannianqing", the construction efficiency has been greatly improved. On December 22, 1870, the shipping administration held a grand launching ceremony for the "Fubo" ship as usual, but the shipping minister Shen Baozhen did not show up. Shortly after the "Fubo" ship started construction, Shen Baozhen applied for abdication again because of the death of his father. , the imperial court "seized love" and shortened the guarding time to 100 days. During this period, all major and minor matters of the shipping administration were handled by Titiao Xia Xianlun. When Shen Baozhen implemented the system this time, among the three officials who played an important role in the early days of the Shipping Administration, Zhou Kaixi had passed away, Wu Dating was transferred to Liangjiang, and only Xia Xianlun was still in the Shipping Administration, so Shen Baozhen chose Xia Xianlun to take on the role of Acting Shipping Minister. heavy responsibility. Unexpectedly, after serving the 100-day mourning period, Shen Baozhen fell seriously ill due to years of hard work and the pain of losing his father, and was unable to return to shipping. As a result, Xia Xianlun, who was going to Taiwan to take up the post of Daotai, only Can stay in the shipping administration and continue to act as the acting shipping minister. Most of the "Fubo" class transport ships were produced during Xia Xianlun's tenure. After being launched and undergoing several months of outfitting and sea trials, the "Fubo" ship, which was "extremely flexible for overseas driving", was declared completed on April 1, 1871. After three years starting from the first ship, the shipowner Chinese and foreign technicians improved the design on the original French drawings and created a ship with their own style. "Chinese craftsmen can supervise manufacturing according to the drawings themselves" is becoming a reality step by step. Fuzhou, Mawei Port, Shipping Terminal. Although there are still several days until the beginning of autumn, the recent weather in Fuzhou City has already smelled a bit like autumn. From the drenching rain the day before yesterday, until yesterday, although it rained several times one after another, it was always turbulent. It's cloudy and sunny, and those few light rains may have dispersed before the ground was completely wet. The day has become more and more humid and stuffy, making people feel breathless and stuffy. It rained heavily in the first night, and there was also a west wind. When we woke up in the morning, the sunny weather actually felt cool. Thanks to the rain last night, Sheng Xuanhuai and Zheng Guan, who had been tired all the way,After arriving in Fuzhou, Ying felt quite refreshed. If the weather was still as oppressive as the previous few days, if nothing else, a single heatstroke would probably overwhelm them. The two of them came to the shipping administration to negotiate the purchase of a new "Fubo" class transport ship for China Merchants Shipping Company on the order of Li Hongzhang. "I heard that Lin Kunyu has done a lot of work for the shipyard to be what it is today." As the ship slowly docked, the scenery on the shore was in full view, looking at the factory buildings and risk-free buildings in the distance. Zheng Guanying couldn't help but sigh at the huge chimney of smoke. "Yes, Mr. Zeng strongly recommended this person to Li Shuai. It seems reasonable." Sheng Xuanhuai nodded, "The fact that he can take such a large order of business to the shipping administration shows his ability in doing things. "The boat docked, Zheng Guanying and Sheng Xuanhuai got off the boat. Wherever they looked, a young man was walking towards them steadily. "Good talent!" After seeing the face of the visitor clearly, Zheng Guanying couldn't help but cheer in his heart! The young man in front of him is tall and tall. The handsome face is equipped with two black pupils, and his eyes are clear and sharp. Although he has the air of a handsome young man in troubled times, he is quite friendly and courteous, unlike ordinary literati and scholars. "Two adults, thank you for your hard work!" The young man quickly walked up to the two of them, greeted them while bowing, and then said calmly: "But Mr. Xingsun and Mr. Zhengxiang?" "I am Sheng Xuanhuai, and this is Zheng Guanying Mr. Zheng." Sheng Xuanhuai adjusted his gown slightly, then took a step forward, walked up to the visitor, and asked calmly: "I'm Lin Yizhe, I'm here to greet you two gentlemen." Lin Yizhe smiled. said. For some reason, Sheng Xuanhuai and Zheng Guanying felt an inexplicable feeling of intimacy as soon as they saw the handsome young man in front of them. "Thank you Kunyu for greeting me in person, I feel sorry for you." Sheng Xuanhuai said with a smile, "I've heard that Kunyu is a very talented person, and I'm going to meet him today. It's true, haha." "I've heard about Kunyu's name for a long time, and I've been looking forward to meeting him for a long time," Zheng Guanying said Sheng Xuanhuai was not as polite as Sheng Xuanhuai, "I have benefited a lot from reading Kun Yu's "Records of the Franco-Prussian War" and "French Fleet Chart". I still have many questions this time. I want to ask Kun Yu for advice in person, and I hope you can give me some advice. "That's right." "How dare you, Mr. Zhengxiang is too complimentary," Lin Yizhe said with a humble smile on his face. After seeing the ceremony, Lin Yizhe, Sheng Xuanhuai and Zheng Guanying invited them to get on the carriage and go to the Shipping Administration Office. The three of them chatted in the car, which gave Lin Yizhe a more intuitive understanding of these two famous historical figures in modern Chinese history. As an important leader of the reformist ideological trend in modern China, Zheng Guanying has more of a scholar's air, while Sheng Xuanhuai, as a famous official and business entrepreneur in modern China, speaks and behaves in a harmonious way. In many places, Lin Yizhe feels like Hu Xueyan, but the two of them There is another difference. In Sheng Xuanhuai, there is a touch of elegance of a literati, without the exaggerated philistine of Hu Xueyan. "Two gentlemen, please take a look, those are the two ships 'Fubo' and 'Anlan' that will be given to China Merchants Group." Lin Yizhe pointed to the "Fubo" and "Anlan" anchored in the distance and said with a smile, "How do you two gentlemen compare the second-hand foreign ships?" Sheng Xuanhuai and Zheng Guanying looked in the direction of Lin Yizhe's finger, and the figures of two two-masted warships came into view. Like the foreign merchant ships they often see in Tianjin, the two self-built warships in front of them also have beautiful flying bows. The hull is black and surrounds the entire ship near the top of the outer bulwark. The decorative lines are white, the flybridge cabins on the main deck are also white, and the masts and chimneys are all yellow. This is a typical British Victorian painting. What particularly surprised Sheng Xuanhuai and Zheng Guanying was that the bows of the two ships were also the same. Western ships are also decorated with bow portraits, but unlike Western mythical monsters, the bow portraits of Chinese transport ships show two beautiful Chinese-style flying dragons (the pattern of "two dragons playing with pearls"). ¡°Compared with the foreign merchant ships at the cargo terminal in the distance, these two transport ships appear tall and beautiful, making them stand out from the crowd. "Good! Good! Many times better than a foreign ship!" Sheng Xuanhuai and Zheng Guanying unanimously high-fived in admiration. On January 14, 1871, Li Hongzhang single-handedly initiated and promoted the Steamship Investment Promotion Bureau, which aimed to develop China's shipping industry, "divide the interests of foreigners" and "open up territory for China's national structure, business conditions, financial resources, and military strength for thousands of years" in Shanghai was established. At the beginning of the establishment of China Merchants Group, the biggest difficulty was ships. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 113 China¡¯s ¡°Heart¡± After the establishment of the China Merchants Group, through Jiangsu Customs and other channels, it successively repurchased four merchant ships, "Edun", "Daibolaikai", "Polite" and "Polikyoushou" from Hong Kong, London and other places. , as the main transport capacity. Since most of these ships were small in size, and there was an "Edon" nearby in Hong Kong at the time, they were able to arrive in Shanghai and put into service in a short period of time. Compared with Jardine Matheson and other foreign shipping companies in China, the strength of China Shipping Merchants Group can be said to be extremely weak. In order to quickly expand the fleet of the China Steamship Merchants Bureau, Li Hongzhang tried to purchase larger ships, but he never succeeded because the goods sent by foreign brokers for purchase were all second-hand goods, "high price and high quality". "Inferior", just when Li Hongzhang felt that he had no way to deal with it, the news of the launch of the "Fubo" class transport ship from the shipyard came. Li Hongzhang was overjoyed and immediately decided to purchase these new transport ships from the shipyard. Before the establishment of the Steamship Merchants Bureau, Li Hongzhang proposed that the ships of the China Merchants Bureau should be obtained from the ships of the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau and Fujian Shipping Administration when making a report to the imperial court. It's just that at that time, the Shipbuilding Administration and Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau were building warships, and there were no ships available. Unlike Zuo Zongtang, who regarded Li Hongzhang as his lifelong enemy because the Huai army crossed the border into Zhejiang within his own sphere of influence when the Taiping Army was annihilated, Shen Baozhen did not restrict Li Hongzhang because of this, but focused on the overall situation in everything. , In addition, when Lin Yizhe established the Shipbuilding Gun Factory to manufacture Lin's machine guns, he received strong support from Li Hongzhang, so there was no obstacle to the cooperation between the two parties. Shen Baozhen understood what the establishment of China Merchants Group meant to China's shipping industry. After understanding the difficulties of China Merchants Group, Shen Baozhen was determined to strongly support China Merchants Group to compete with foreign shipping companies. After consultations, Xia Xianlun, the acting Minister of Shipping, decided to deliver the first two "Fubo" and "Yongbao" transport ships that had been built to the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation for use first, and the subsequent newly built "Haijing" and "Chen" After completion, four ships of the same class, namely "Hanghang", "Daya" and "Yongqing", were also owned by China Merchants Group. All six "Fubo" class transport ships can be purchased at half price. After the news came out, the Western media in Shanghai were all jealous, especially the British Steamship Company. "We heard that the Fuzhou authorities sold two of the largest ships built by Fujian Shipyard to the China Merchants Bureau at half price. Such gifts will certainly help to attract investment. This allows them to operate at a lower freight rate than their foreign competitors who have already reduced the minimum freight rate, and still make a profit." Li Hongzhang was naturally very grateful for this gift from the shipping company and cooperated with the shipping company. The relationship has also become closer. After arriving at the Shipping Administration Office, Sheng Xuanhuai and Zheng Guanying first met with Acting Shipping Minister Xia Xianlun and Titiao Wu Zhongxiang. Then, accompanied by Lin Yizhe, they visited the two transport ships "Fubo" and "Yongbao" as well as the shipping administration's steam engine manufacturing workshop. After learning that the No. 2 ship "Yongbao" used domestic steam turbines, Sheng Xuanhuai and Zheng Guanying were overjoyed. Soon after the "Meiyun" ship was launched, in the winter of 1869, shipyard workers, technicians and foreigners began to draw and study the 150-horsepower steam engine and supporting boiler that were later installed on the "Fubo". The drawing work was carried out by the "Essay Institute" located upstairs in the engine shop. Under the guidance of foreigners, the drawing students sketched out various total drawings in detail one by one. The completed drawings were handed over to the wood mold workshop to "carve the wood to resemble its shape" to make a complete set of molds. Then according to the mold, the finished product is made by blacksmithing and foundry, and finally polished, closed and assembled in the engine workshop. When the steam engine was being assembled in the turbine shop, the two sets of matching boilers were also being imitated in the water cylinder shop next door. In the spring of 1871, the water tank workshop was the first to report the good news. Two square low-pressure boilers were successfully manufactured, rolled out along the rails leading from the water tank workshop to the slipway, and hoisted into the "Yongbao" hull on the slipway. After the "Yongbao" was launched, it conducted a navigation test. The measured speed was 10 knots when going against the wind and tide, and up to 13 knots when facing the wind and heading. It was not much different from the "Wannianqing" and "Fubo" which used imported steam engines of the same power. , "The ship is extremely agile and stable, and the machinery is also well matched. It is no different from the one purchased from overseas." In just a few years from "Wannianqing" to "Fubo" to "Yongbao", the shipping management has made great progress. The 150-horsepower ship went through a process of completely following foreign drawings and using purchased ready-made ship materials to build it, then changing the design and manufacturing independently, and finally realized the localization of core components. The steam engine, the crystallization of technology in the steam age, has now been born in the hands of the Chinese themselves. Seeing Sheng Xuanhuai and Zheng Guanying interacting in surprise, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel filled with emotion. Ten years ago, China was still struggling with the pain caused by the Anglo-French allied forces' invasion of Beijing and the burning of the Old Summer Palace. But now it has won the crown of the steam age. In China, which has no modern industrial foundation, this achievement is tantamount to A great technological revolution. The "Yongbao" with a Chinese "heart" was a great success, which greatly encouraged the shipping management. Since the Opium War, starting from Lin Zexu and Wei Yuan, Chinese people who have felt the power of Western science and technology have dreamed of having the same strength as the Western powers and "learning from the skills of the foreigners to control the foreigners."?This is a way of self-improvement, but most of them are implemented by purchasing "tools". Few people dare to try the method of making weapons directly from foreigners, which seems to be tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger. The shipping administration finally succeeded in realizing this dream through a set of effective contract specifications and financial incentive mechanisms for foreign technical personnel, coupled with the efforts of Chinese officials, technicians and workers. Soon, after completing the relevant procedures. The two ships "Fubo" and "Yongbao", driven by the shipmaster sailors, carried Sheng Xuanhuai, Zheng Guanying and the pick-up personnel sent by China Merchants Group, headed north to Shanghai, and officially joined the ranks of China Merchants' transport fleet. At this time, while the shipbuilding administration was building the follow-up ships of the "Fubo" class, it was also intensively preparing for the construction of a new iron-walled wooden hull cruiser. At night, Lin Yizhe was still drafting the memorial under the lamp: "the ship's sides must be made of natural curved wood, which is not available in the mainland, and shipped to Siam, Yangon and other places. I heard that there are not many such trees in this place recently, so the Westerners created iron sides. To help the poor. The former Fujian factories all use wooden ribs. Recently, the construction of new ships has started, and the wooden ribs are so big and worn out that they are barely enough to build a ship. It will be particularly difficult to follow up. It is not possible to improve the iron ribs" But Lin Yizhe didn't know at this time that an unprecedented storm was coming quietly. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù France, Paris, Tuileries Palace. "Dear Your Majesty, I think it would be better for us to award this respectable Chinese, the savior of the French Empire, with a Grand Cross of Knighthood." Queen Eugenie looked at the wall that had just been hung in her "China Pavilion" The oil painting portrait of Lin Yizhe in clear clothes said to Napoleon III, "This represents the highest honor." Queen Eug¨¦nie said it was the Grand Cross, the highest level medal in the French Legion of Honor. The French Legion of Honor was established by Napoleon in 1802 to replace the knighthood system of the old dynasty. It is the highest honor awarded by the French government. Napoleon's original intention of establishing the Legion of Honor was that anyone, regardless of race or nationality, male or female, military or not, or religious beliefs, as long as they were loyal to the creed of freedom and equality and had made outstanding contributions to France in military or other aspects, could become a member of the Legion of Honor. Member of the Legion of Honor. The Medal of the Legion of Honor consists of five levels in total, corresponding to the five honorary ranks of members of the Legion of Honor. From low to high, they are knight, officer, commander, senior officer, and knight of the Grand Cross. The Legion of Honor enjoys a high reputation among the French army and civilians. Even after the demise of the Napoleonic regime, subsequent dynasties did not abolish this medal, but only adjusted its shape. During the Second French Empire, the Medal of Honor was restored almost exactly as it was during the First Empire. The only difference was that the crown arch of the medal was not decorated with the shamrock of the First Empire, but instead was decorated with an eagle. ¡°As the person who saved the fate of the French Empire¡ªand of course the fate of her, her husband, and her son, in Eugenie¡¯s view, Lin Yizhe was fully worthy of such a medal. "No, no." Napoleon III shook his head and looked at Lin Yizhe's portrait and said, "I had the same idea at first, but when Colonel Japanese heard about it, he expressed firm opposition. He said that if the hateful Prussians Knowing the news would bring great danger to our benefactor. I thought about it carefully and thought that what he said was reasonable, so I gave up the plan. "Then your Majesty must express his opinion, right?" His heart was full of gratitude, and he had completely forgotten the unhappiness caused by the emperor's previous reprimand and house arrest of himself and the dismissal of his confidant "Count of Baliqiao" Montauban. "Colonel Nigel said that our benefactor is eager to get help from France in shipbuilding. I have ordered all relevant departments to fully cooperate with China's requirements." Napoleon III said, "We will help the Chinese build three stone The dock" "But these are not for him." Eugenie interrupted Napoleon III, "He did all this and got nothing. This is so unfair." "Then what do you think? OK?" Napoleon III sat down on a chair and looked around at the various treasures displayed. "Shall we give him some treasures?" "That's a good idea." Eugenie looked at her collection of Chinese royal treasures. He nodded and said, "Let me choose some suitable 'little gifts' for him, but I don't know what his taste is." ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 114: Taking Three¡¯s Deadly Gift As a supporter of the Anglo-French allied expedition to China in 1860, Queen Eugenie received countless treasures looted from the Old Summer Palace as tribute from French generals. In order to store the cultural relics robbed from the Old Summer Palace, in 1863, Empress Eugenie, who was famous in Europe for her artistic taste, ordered the renovation of the Fontainebleau Palace and built a "China Pavilion". This is the origin of the "China Pavilion". There are more than 30,000 pieces of famous Chinese paintings, gold and silver jewelry, porcelain, incense burners, chimes, gemstones and gold and silverware collected here. The ceiling of the "China Pavilion" is decorated with precious Tibetan thangkas. On the front are dragon chairs, screens, and palace fans inlaid with jewels. On the left side are two large treasure cabinets on the wall, which display carvings made of coral, field yellow stone, white jade, etc. Various ornaments, ancient bronzes, exquisite porcelain, and the crown worn by the Qing emperor Xia Tian. On the other side of the hall are several independent display cabinets, all of which are large-scale artifacts, including a large carved cloisonn¨¦ vase inlaid with a double dragon pattern; a wooden support jasper screen; a two-meter-high A gilt bronze pagoda inlaid with emeralds on every floor. And now, the "China Pavilion" has a large number of Chinese treasures collected from the home of "Count Baliqiao" Montauban. The treasures that Montauban robbed from China were actually in disarray, and many of them were large treasures. Of course, Eugenie had no hope for the aesthetic taste of a soldier like him, because soldiers seemed to only pick out those huge and shocking items ( In fact, the French soldiers' vision reflected the artistic taste of ordinary French people of that era), and they did not know how to appreciate the real beauty of Chinese art. The taste of Queen Eugenie is naturally not comparable to that of Montauban and others. "What do you think of this porcelain vase, Your Majesty?" Eugenie said, pointing to a large porcelain vase placed on a table. This is a large celestial sphere vase with exquisite Chinese landscape paintings painted on the vase, which is very beautiful. "Very good." Napoleon III was obviously very satisfied with the Queen's vision, "I think he will like it." "One porcelain bottle seems too few, let's give him a few more." The Queen pointed to the Several pieces of porcelain with similar artistic styles to the celestial sphere vase said, "Let's give these to him, okay?" "Okay." Napoleon III nodded repeatedly, "I also want to write him a letter to express my feelings. Thank you." "Your Majesty had better write a letter to the Emperor of China to commend him for his contribution to the French Empire," Queen Eugenie suggested. "Yes, it is much better to have the Emperor of China commend him than for us to award him a medal." Napoleon III agreed, and the matter was settled. "By the way, I heard from Colonel Riyige that he seems to like jade very much." "Oh? There is a jade seal here, which was found at Montauban's house. It is very beautiful. Why not give it to him." " Okay. Haha, it¡¯s strange why the Chinese like such stones. ¡± ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù July 20, 1871, Mawei Port, Fuzhou. On the Majiang River under the bright sun, a cargo ship flying the British Union Jack flag and a cargo ship flying the French tricolor flag arrived. The dock was crowded, and workers were busy unloading goods amid the loud shouts of supervisors. After getting off the boat, Ri Yige came to the dock, looked at the busy scene, and let out a long breath. That British cargo ship carried a Cambon steam engine and two circular high-pressure boilers ordered by Japan and Italy from the British Mosley Iron Works for the shipyard. That French cargo ship was loaded with a complete set of warship iron threats that he ordered from the French Mediterranean Shipyard. Ri Yige was not there waiting to unload the goods. At this time, he had more important things to do. "Are all the boxes here?" He turned to an attendant and asked. "I just checked, sir. All the boxes are there, one at a time." The attach¨¦ replied, "There is no damage." "Okay, go get the carriage. We will go to Lin's home now." That day Yige appeared at After arriving at Lin Yizhe's house, Lin Yizhe looked at the small wooden boxes one after another carried off the carriage by the servants, and looked at Ri Yige with some confusion. "What is this? Mr. Riyige?" "This is a gift from the respected Emperor of the French Empire to you, dear Lin." Riyige said with a smile on his face, "His Majesty the Queen personally selected it for you. "When he heard that it was a gift from Napoleon III, Lin Yizhe not only did not look happy, but his face changed and he looked a little nervous. "Send the box to the house immediately, hurry!" "What's wrong? Dear Lin? I also have a personal thank-you letter from His Majesty the Emperor to you"   Lin Yizhe seemed even more nervous. He winked at Ri Yige, who immediately closed his mouth knowingly. Lin Yizhe pulled Ri Yige into the house. After all the boxes were moved into the house, Lin Yizhe retreated from everyone and said to Ri Yige: "Mr. Ri Yige, where is your Majesty's letter?" A beautiful envelope was taken out of the leather bag and handed to Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe opened it and read it, while Riyige carefully observed Lin Yizhe's expression. After Lin Yizhe read the letter, although he still remained calm, the nervous expression on his face still did not disappear. Riyige noticed that his hand holding the letter was shaking and couldn't help but be even more surprised. In his memory, this was the first time that the young Chinese was so nervous. "Have you seen what these gifts are?" Lin Yizhe asked, pointing to a box. "I have seen them, they are some beautiful porcelain." Riyige replied. "Help me open the box, Mr. Riyige." Lin Yizhe said, coming to a box, and beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead. Ri Yige and Lin Yizhe opened a larger box together, peeled off the packaging and filling inside, and revealed a porcelain bottle. Lin Yizhe carefully took out the porcelain vase, placed it on the Eight Immortals table, and looked around it carefully. This is a large pastel celestial sphere bottle with a white and delicate texture and a shiny glaze. The bottle depicts exquisite landscape paintings, as well as mountain gates, lakes, pines and cypresses. There are also poems and seals beside it. Lin Yizhe looked at it carefully from beginning to end and found no royal symbols such as a five-clawed dragon on it, so he breathed a sigh of relief. "What are you looking for?" Riyige asked. "Help me open all the boxes, quickly." Lin Yizhe calmed his breathing and said. Riyige Yiyan helped Lin Yizhe open all the boxes and took out the gifts inside - more than ten pieces of bottles, statues, plates and other furnishing porcelain and a sapphire seal. Lin Yizhe took the jade seal and took a look at it. He was relieved when he saw that the seal was not a dragon, but a crouching auspicious beast. Lin Yizhe turned over the seal surface of the jade seal and saw the four seal characters "Baohe Taihe" on it. These four words seemed to remind Lin Yizhe of something. He put the jade seal on the table, rushed to the table, and looked at the celestial sphere bottle again. Only this time, what he saw was not the patterns and decorations, but the verses and words on it. "The nine gates of Yunshan are dawning, and the whole world is spring" What what? Spring for the world and the whole family? A family of heaven and earth Da Yazhai Yuanmingyuan Lin Yizhe's eyes stared at the boss instantly. He stared at the poem on the bottle, and suddenly his eyes were dark. I said take three brothers! You don't want to kill me, do you? ! Lin Yizhe cursed in his heart. "What's wrong with you? Lin? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" Riyige noticed Lin Yizhe's shaky appearance and quickly stepped forward to support him. "I'm fine" Lin Yizhe tried hard to calm down, "Mr. Riyige, thank you, and thank you, His Majesty the Emperor. What I want to know is, does anyone else know about this?" "No, because this is the Emperor. Your Majesty¡¯s entrustment, I pay great attention to" "Okay, Mr. Riyige, don¡¯t mention it to anyone about the gift His Majesty the Emperor gave me. If anyone knows about it, we will all have a big problem. "Trouble, do you understand?" "I promise you, no one will know except you and me." "Okay, thank you, Mr. Riyige" After sending Riyige away, Lin Yizhe sat on a chair and stared at these gifts from the French emperor. After thinking for a while, he got up and left the room. After locking the door, he seemed to have collapsed and sat down leaning on the door leaf. "Master, what's wrong with you?" A servant hurriedly stepped forward and asked. "I'm fine Go and ask Mr. Xu to come over immediately and tell him that I have something important to discuss with him." After Xu Run listened to Lin Yizhe's story, his face became extremely solemn. "Can you be sure, sir, that these porcelains came from the Old Summer Palace?" Xu Run looked at these exquisite porcelains and asked carefully. "It's absolutely true. Sir, please take a look. This vase is white and smooth in texture, beautiful in shape, even and pure in glaze color. It is light pink like peach blossoms in March, elegant and pleasant. There is a double circle of blue and white on the bottom with the six characters 'Made in the Yongzheng Year of the Qing Dynasty' in regular script. "This is undoubtedly the treasure of the Old Summer Palace in the past," Lin Yizhe pointed to the celestial sphere and said, "There are also the words 'Yunshan Nine Dawns, Heaven and Earth Family Spring', which is one of the landscapes."The furnishings of Tiandi Family Spring are specially made of porcelain. And this "Heaven and Earth, One Family" is the residence of the Queen Mother, the Queen Mother, in the Old Summer Palace in the past! " As a collector of later generations, Lin Yizhe likes to collect jades and has a lot of research on porcelain. Therefore, he can easily recognize the true identity of these exquisite porcelains given to him by the French emperor. But he never expected that, The previous collection knowledge will come into play at this time and save his life. ¡°So that¡¯s it! "Xu Run couldn't help but gasped after hearing Lin Yizhe's explanation. ¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please add it to your collection! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 115 Treasure Offering "I think that without further delay, your Excellency should hand over these things to the palace as soon as possible." Xu Run said, "If your enemies know about it, and ask the officials to impeach me, it will be a big disaster." "Mr. What he said is true, but there must be a reason for handing it over to the palace." Lin Yizhe paced around the room a little uneasily, "You have to explain how this thing came about, otherwise it will be troublesome. But it's big." "Don't worry, sir. This matter is not difficult to handle. Maybe, once you hand over this thing, you can get your future." Xu Run thought about it and thought about it. "Sir, what do you say?" Lin Yizhe turned around suddenly and looked directly at Xu Run. "These porcelains were originally stored in the Old Summer Palace and were lost overseas due to the Battle of Gengshen. The imperial court spent huge sums of money to recover these treasures in the past. Now that your Excellency has recovered these porcelains, it is a great achievement for the Empress Dowager. Besides, This is also the porcelain from the "Heaven and Earth Family Spring" collection. The Queen Mother lived here in the past, so she must be very familiar with this kind of porcelain. Seeing the treasures of the past, knowing that she always cares about the royal family, she may be happy to reward her. "My lord," Xu Run said eloquently, "As for the origin, my lord, you don't need to say that it was a gift from the Dharma Master. You only need to say that it was found in France. Even if you heard about it, you can't say anything else." Very good." After hearing Xu Run's analysis, Lin Yizhe felt relieved, "Then I'll ask you, Mr. Lao, to draft a memorial for me. This matter must be done as soon as possible to prevent the news from getting out and causing trouble." "Don't worry, sir. I'll do it now." After sending Xu Run away, Lin Yizhe looked at the "Heaven and Earth Family Spring" porcelain on the table, then looked at the "Baohe Tai Chi" sapphire seal, and shook his head with a wry smile. He knew in his heart that Napoleon III and his wife did not have any malicious intentions in giving him these gifts. It could be said that they had put some thought into choosing these gifts to express their gratitude to him. However, they really don¡¯t understand China¡¯s ¡°national conditions¡± so much that they have no idea how much trouble or even life-threatening these things will cause them if they get their hands on them. "I hope you, the old man, won't cause any more trouble for me." Lin Yizhe said secretly. At this time, Lin Yizhe had no idea that this was just the beginning of this storm. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Hangzhou, Yuanbao Hutong, Hu Xueyan¡¯s private residence. It was unbearably hot in Hangzhou in the summer. After breakfast, Hu Xueyan was enjoying the cool air with his wife and concubines in the garden. His confidant Lu Qingyun hurried over and whispered a few words to Hu Xueyan who was sitting on the deck chair. Hu Xueyan raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but straighten up. "Haha, I didn't expect that he is quite capable! He can actually have a relationship with the Fa Sheikh." Hu Xueyan stood up, and two concubines came forward and fanned him with the round fans in their hands. He waved his hands, and the concubines retreated. Got off. Hu Xueyan took an exquisite folding fan and walked around in the garden while shaking it gently. "If the matter of liaison with a foreign country comes to the ministry, we don't need to take action. The fire of clear discussion will definitely be enough for him." Hu Xueyan became a little excited, "But, it's rude to come and go without reciprocating. If I don't give him It would be a pity to let him go further. " "Yes, it would be a pity if we let this opportunity go," Lu Qingyun said. "Find a few censors to take care of this matter. You know how to do it." Hu Xueyan said, suddenly closing the folding fan in his hand, his eyes shining, "Mr. Zuo also informed me that he can Those who know the news, we have tried our best. If it doesn't work, Mr. Zuo can take action." "Yes." After Lu Qingyun left, Hu Xueyan imagined Lin Yizhe wearing shackles and chains and crying and screaming. I felt very happy for a while. ?????????????????????????¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù? The sun is shining brightly outside the window, and hot wind blows in from time to time. There is not a cloud in the blue sky. From time to time, a group of pigeons fly by, making bursts of pigeon whistles. If the Empress Dowager Cixi in the Xinan Pavilion feels inexplicably irritable . Although she had just eaten the iced lotus leaf porridge, the Empress Dowager Cixi still felt unbearable in the heat. At this time, she couldn't help but miss the days in the Old Summer Palace. Because Beijing was unbearably hot in the summer, the emperor's center for handling government affairs was sometimes not located in the Forbidden City, but in the gardens and landscapes of the Old Summer Palace. But since the burning of the Old Summer Palace, this rule has disappeared. Since the Tongzhi Dynasty, she could only stay in the big and stuffy Forbidden City, accompanying her son through these difficult years. Today¡¯s memorials are not many.? Empress Dowager Cixi took a rare break from her busy schedule to see that Emperor Tongzhi was already able to independently review memorials, and her many years of teachings were in vain. Thinking that she had lived up to Emperor Xianfeng's great trust, she felt a little relieved in her heart. Yes, in a few days, after the emperor's wedding, she can return to the emperor and be relieved of this heavy burden. While she was feeling excited, Liu Chengyin, the eunuch in charge, walked in quickly. Looking at the newly sent memorial from the Military Aircraft Department held in Liu Chengyin's hand, Empress Dowager Cixi couldn't help but frown. She looked at the gold enamel "Xi Xiang Sheng Ping" Western clock in the corner and said, "Why is it so late today?" "Returning to the Queen Mother, today the Prime Minister's Yamen received a note from France. The Military Aircraft Department It¡¯s still being discussed, so it¡¯s a little late.¡± ¡°Oh? What¡¯s the matter?¡± Empress Dowager Cixi asked, ¡°Is there another lesson plan?¡± ¡°The servant didn¡¯t even ask about it. , Haha, but it's definitely not about the lesson plan. It seems that the French want to thank us, the Qing Dynasty, for helping them." Liu Chengyin said with a smile, placing the memorial on the desk, "I thought, it should be. It's a good thing." "It's just a thank you. It takes so long to discuss such a simple matter. The matter with the Military Aircraft Department is getting more and more complicated." Empress Dowager Cixi snorted, with a flash in her eyes. Delightful color. Emperor Tongzhi, who was reviewing the memorial, glanced at his mother secretly, obviously aware of something. "The so-called good things come in pairs. Today I have another good thing. I want to report it to the Empress Dowager." Liu Chengyin, as the eunuch in charge who was favored by the Empress Dowager Cixi after Ande Hai, has the ability to observe the appearance of others. Of course, he was happy, and he immediately started talking about things that made the Empress Dowager Cixi happy, and said, "I didn't want to disturb Lafayette here, but I really can't wait. Haha, I'm here to say congratulations to the Empress Dowager first. "Oh? What's the good news?" Empress Dowager Cixi frowned. Unlike An Dehai who only flattered him, Liu Chengyin always kept his duty and never spoke nonsense. He also spoke in a kind and funny manner and could make people suddenly enlightened when talking and laughing. Therefore, the Empress Dowager Cixi trusted him very much. After Dehai was executed by Ding Baozhen, the governor of Shandong, for leaving the palace without permission, she proposed Liu Chengyin to replace Andhai. Now Liu Chengyin couldn't wait to announce the good news to herself, which would naturally make her happy. "The shipowner has found a batch of precious porcelain that was lost in the palace for the Empress Dowager. I know that the Empress Dowager will be very happy to see it, so I have already arranged for the Empress Dowager to put it in the room." Liu Chengyin said, "Today's porcelain There is something like this in the memorial, and the Empress Dowager will see it in a moment. "Bring that notebook over to me first," Empress Dowager Cixi said with a look of surprise in her eyes. Liu Chengyin stepped forward, found Lin Yizhe's memorial, and presented it to the Empress Dowager Cixi. The Empress Dowager Cixi opened the memorial, and a folder inside was exposed. She took the folder and glanced at it. Her expression immediately changed and she closed the memorial suddenly. "Liu Chengyin, have you seen everything?" There was a rare tremor in her voice. "When I returned to the Empress Dowager, I have inspected them one by one. There are 16 vases, plates, statues, etc., all of which are pastel colors and are from the Yongzheng official kiln" Before Liu Chengyin could finish his words, he was interrupted by Cixi. . "Quick! Take me to see it!" When Cixi returned to the Chuxiu Palace and looked at the sixteen pieces of porcelain that originally belonged to "Heaven, Earth, Family, Spring" placed in the pavilion, a little blood oozed from the corners of her eyes. Tears. . Liu Chengyin carefully observed the expression of the Empress Dowager Cixi. Knowing that Liu Chengyin was looking at her, the Empress Dowager Cixi took out a handkerchief, pretended to wipe the sweat, and quickly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. In front of outsiders, she would never show the weak side of a woman. It¡¯s just that this time, she really couldn¡¯t suppress the excitement in her heart. Cixi came to the celestial vase with a poem inscribed on it, gently stroked the smooth glaze, and hummed softly. Liu Chengyin was stunned when he heard that the Empress Dowager Cixi was humming the ditty "Sunny Sky". Cixi, who was humming a little tune, had a strange look on her face, like a girl pregnant with spring. Since entering the palace until now, this is the first time he has seen Empress Dowager Cixi behave like this. "Does it sound good?" "The Empress Dowager sings wonderfully, this servant is really blessed this time." Liu Chengyin immediately praised with a smile. ¡°It¡¯s been so many years since I sang, I¡¯m a little rusty¡± Empress Dowager Cixi laughed, ¡°Actually, the songs she sang back then were better.¡± ¡°Back then, during the ¡®Heaven and Earth, One Family, Spring¡¯, the late emperor was very happy"The little song I sang" Before Liu Chengyin could say anything, Cixi talked about the past, as if telling Liu Chengyin, but also to herself. "After I entered the palace, I lived in 'Heaven and Earth'" "Family Spring", these bottles are all placed in the "Dayazhai". The paintings on them were all painted by famous painters in the Ruyi Pavilion. "Dayazhai" is the place where I learned painting. I was I also traced it according to the painting above" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 116 Remembering Suffering Liu Chengyin did not answer any more, but stood respectfully aside, listening quietly to the Empress Dowager Cixi recounting the past events of her youth. "I remember that when I first entered the palace, I had not seen much of the world. I just thought that these porcelain vases were much more beautiful than those at home. Later I found out that these were all pastel porcelain from the reign of Yongzheng, and they were the most beautiful. , Unprecedented, and unprecedented" Empress Dowager Cixi's eyes wandered among these gleaming porcelains, recalling the past events, with a tranquil smile on her lips, obviously very happy. "The late emperor was worried about state affairs and frowned all day long. Only when he came to the Spring Festival of Heaven and Earth, could he see some smiles. One time, the late emperor looked at this bottle and frowned. I asked the late emperor, why not Happy. The late emperor said that porcelain bottles like this can no longer be produced in Jingdezhen. I asked why they can't be produced. The late emperor said that the long hair disaster has spread to the southeastern half of Jiangxi and has greatly affected the porcelain industry. Many of the craftsmanship handed down from the royal kilns of Tang Yingshi have been lost. I am afraid that such beautiful porcelain will never be produced again in the future" Cixi's voice gradually choked up. "There are not many pastel porcelains like this in the palace now. I never thought that today I can still see the old Nianxiang'er" "It's a pity that all the good things in our Qing Dynasty have been snatched away by foreigners. " Liu Chengyin said, "Fortunately, I can still find a little bit now" "Do you really think that all these things were taken away by foreigners?" Empress Dowager Cixi sneered. Of course Liu Chengyin understood what the Empress Dowager Cixi was talking about, and couldn't help but secretly regret that his casual words just now reminded her of the troubles back then. As a witness to the burning of the Old Summer Palace by the British and French forces, the Empress Dowager Cixi certainly knew the truth behind the burning of the Old Summer Palace. The true situation is that before the burning of the Old Summer Palace, the British and French allied forces sent a negotiation team of 39 people to the Qing court for negotiations. However, some of the main combatants in Qingting, led by Zeng Gelinqin, were arrogant and arrogant. They insulted and tortured their commanders wantonly and took human lives lightly. In the end, all 39 representatives participating in the negotiations were detained and escorted back to Beijing. Among these people, Parkes and the secretary of Elgin, the British Plenipotentiary Envoy to China, were imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, and the rest were detained in the Old Summer Palace. So what happened next in the Old Summer Palace? " When these people were escorted, their hands were bound with leather ropes soaked in water, and they were never untied afterwards. Such leather ropes get tighter and tighter, and it won't take a few days for the binding to begin. When these people first arrived, Emperor Xianfeng came to interrogate them. Later, after the Qing Dynasty failed in the Battle of Baliqiao, Emperor Xianfeng fled in a hurry, and no one took care of these people. So these foreign ministers were tied up. He knelt on the ground with his hands on his hands and did not eat any water or rice for three days. According to later survivors' recollections: "Times" reporter Bowlby died on the fourth day. His body was left in the cell for three days, and then he was thrown into the wild and left to die. Wild dogs ate it; Lieutenant Anderson, whose hands and feet were strangled so that they gave birth to maggots. He looked at the maggots on his hands and spread all over his body. He became insane and screamed and died three days later; a French prisoner, maggots entered his mouth, ears, and nose. , also crazy One survivor was still counting maggots in prison, saying that he could breed 1,000 maggots a day!" Later, at the strong request of the British and French allied forces, the Qing government released the surviving prisoners. There were 39 people when they went, but only 19 came back, and they were all tortured to the point of losing their human appearance, so the coalition decided to take revenge. According to the public laws of all nations they enacted, if an envoy is killed, the city will be destroyed and no chickens or dogs will be left. Moreover, Elgin also made a special point, that is, when entering Beijing, he should not kill people or disturb the people, but he must burn the Old Summer Palace, because his envoys were imprisoned there. Before setting fire to the Old Summer Palace on October 18, Elgin also posted a notice in Beijing explaining the reasons for burning the Old Summer Palace and the scheduled time of setting fire: "Everyone, regardless of high or low, must be punished for their stupid fraud. The Old Summer Palace will be burned on the 18th as a punishment for the emperor's breaking of the promise and as revenge for violating the truce agreement. No one who has anything to do with this will be affected by this action, but the Qing government will be responsible for it. "But the people in Beijing feel that this has nothing to do with them. Relationship, that garden was originally the residence of the emperor, what does it have to do with me, whoever breaks in gets it, how can I love you, what can you not stand if you torture a few prisoners? This has been how China has been here for many years, and there are still challenges. There were several grammatical errors in the notice. As far as Elgin could think, he could not understand the psychology of the Chinese people. The emperor broke his promise and the people were numb. In order to retaliate, he finally issued an order to burn down the Old Summer Palace. The Old Summer Palace was burned down in this way. This was not only a failure of China's military, but also a failure of China's diplomacy. A country that did not know how to fight for its rights and interests in accordance with international practices used barbaric abuse to create this eternal ruin. A hundred years later, not many people knew that the British and French allied forces set fire to punish the then Chinese emperor.The emperor mistreated his envoys and broke his promises. Witnesses at that time recorded the real situation at that time in this way: Prince Gong wrote this in his memorial to the emperor: "The barbarians traveled thousands of miles across the country, originally coming to circulate goods, and they were all caused by evil traitors. Hundreds of instigators led to such a break. On the morning of the 22nd, because Gaiyi arrived in Desheng and settled the two gates, and the matter was urgent, he made an appointment with Wenxiang to go out of the city overnight, and sent a note to Gaiyi, promising to return it to the Ba chieftain, and ordered the Ba chieftain to write a letter to the foreigner. Chief, order him to stop his troops. After the note was sent, there was no reply from the barbarians. By noon, the barbarians had arrived outside Deshengmen Tucheng and secretly attacked Seng Gelinqin. Our army collapsed without a fight. The defeated troops retreated to the Old Summer Palace one after another, and the barbarians also took the title. Come at the end. "This is how the British and French allied forces arrived at the Old Summer Palace. "The barbarians entered the capital and then went to the palace. Seeing the rich furnishings, they warned not to enter, for fear of claiming for lost property. When the barbarians came out, the nobles and poor people led the traitors and pretended to be barbarians, so they set fire to them first, and then the barbarians returned and plundered them. " "The culprits responsible for the burning and plundering of the Yuan Ming Dynasty were not the British and French forces, but the poor bannermen in Haidian area. Jia Shen Ji on the 23rd: Wen Gong's residence fled, the barbarians occupied Haidian, the barbarians burned the Old Summer Palace, and the fire reached the sky at night. On the 24th, Yiyou recorded: I heard that the barbarians only burned the houses of officials and people outside the garden. The record of Bingxu on the 25th: Today all the doors in Bingwai are closed Robbery breaks out everywhere outside Gai City, and everyone with his clothes on is robbed. Wu Zi Ji on the 27th: After hearing that the Old Summer Palace was plundered by the barbarians, the traitors took advantage of it, snatched the remaining items, and transported them to carts. The treasures above were scattered without any leftovers. In the Battle of Old Summer Palace, the coalition forces only burned the official houses outside the garden, which may have been a necessary military move. Many banner bandits took the opportunity to plunder, and the coalition forces also entered the garden. "A considerable number of ordinary Chinese people directly participated in the looting and burning of the Old Summer Palace. Moreover, according to the recollections of the French officers involved, one of the main reasons why the coalition ordered the burning of the Old Summer Palace was to expel the Chinese who continued to come to participate in the robbery. " " Neighboring villagers and Haidian poor people came in droves. They approached our camp outside the wall of Luji Garden and exchanged words with the Chinese soldiers in the camp. The Chinese soldiers carried ladders to climb one by one, and came in over the wall. " "When the coalition forces finally gave the order to set fire, each army had no firearms, only buckets and pots. The Haidian Chinese and Huayong gathered the fire lines, straw, and other things that could ignite the fire. Afterwards, fires were started everywhere" Living around the Old Summer Palace and in the Haidian area, tens of thousands of people went to the Old Summer Palace to rob the Old Summer Palace for several days. After the situation calmed down, the court recovered a large number of cultural relics and treasures from the local people. It can be seen that the Old Summer Palace was looted and burned, and "the main culprit "The culprit is naturally the British and French allied forces; but those Chinese people who took advantage of the situation and enriched the country are real "accomplices"! "Empress Dowager, now the long hair has been flattened, the knots have been wiped out, and the world is at peace. , the people live and work in peace and contentment, and all industries are revived, and such peerless porcelain will surely be produced. Liu Chengyin carefully chose his words, trying to comfort Cixi, "When the garden is renovated, the Queen Mother will go to the 'Heaven and Earth Family Spring' and put all these old, new and good porcelain together. Wouldn't it be a beautiful thing?" " "You are the only one who can speak. "The Empress Dowager Cixi smiled and nodded, obviously very much approving of Liu Chengyin's idea. "I didn't dare to think about repairing the entire garden. As long as this 'Heaven, Earth, Family, Spring' can be restored, I will have a pension in the future. The venue is enough. "Cixi looked at the old "Heaven and Earth, Family Spring" Tibetan porcelain in front of her with some sadness, and sighed leisurely. "That's good! When the time comes, the servant will follow the Empress Dowager and go to the 'Heaven and Earth Family Spring' to experience this fairyland on earth. "Liu Chengyin said with a smile. "It's not a fairyland on earth, but" Empress Dowager Cixi looked at the pieces of exquisite porcelain and suddenly said, "It is extremely difficult to get another piece of these precious porcelains. In the future, we will have to do it again." It was put back in its original place, so I want you to send someone to take care of it. If anyone dares to touch it, I want his head! " "yes! The slave will make arrangements now. "Liu Chengyin responded repeatedly. "This Lin Yizhe is young and really has a lot of heart in doing things. "The Empress Dowager Cixi's eyes fell on the jade seal of "Baohe Tai Chi" on the table, and said, "This time he should be rewarded with something. However, if the news spreads, it will give opportunities to those who follow the trend" "What the Empress Dowager said is absolutely true. From my perspective, it would be better not to reward him with any official position this time. Liu Chengyin said, "If the Empress Dowager wants to reward him, she can just give him something. Firstly, it can show her favor. As long as she works hard, she will not forget him; secondly, she can avoid external criticism." " Unlike other eunuchs, Liu Chengyin is smart and proficient in writing. He even has insights into the current situation. Most of the eunuchs in the palace just follow the instructions and serve as a guide, while Liu Chengyin can help the Empress Dowager Cixi get the order. Big idea. What's more valuable is that Liu Chengyin never loves power and is kind, so Empress Dowager Cixi relies on him very much and sometimes asks him for advice.  "You have thought carefully," Empress Dowager Cixi nodded, "Let's just do it. But the time for this reward has not come yet, so there is no need to rush now." Text Chapter 117 Let Na Sanhao be miserable While chatting with Liu Chengyin, the Empress Dowager Cixi carefully admired the original "Heaven and Earth, Family Spring" Tibetan porcelain sent by Lin Yizhe. At this time, the Empress Dowager Cixi did not know that the military plane was there and was busy with a letter written by the French Emperor Napoleon III to the Tongzhi Emperor and the note from the French Legation. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Weng Tonghe's Diary": "On the 12th, it was sunny and extremely hot. I wrote an essay in the morning, 'Pei Du Ping Huaixi', which has never been said How to do it is quite able to achieve what you see. After the correction, the second day of the afternoon comes and the third day of the afternoon. The poem is titled "The palace is slightly cool", which can also be smooth, but it is not completed before the meal. Later, it was revised. Originally, "It's still hot in the pond, and it's cold in the palace." He praised Lin Yizhe, a member of the Assistant Shipping Office, saying that he sent a warning to the French leader during the war between France and Prussia, which was very helpful to the victory of the French army. Wow, because he is a Chinese minister, he actually communicates with foreign countries. His intentions are not yet known, and his behavior has violated the integrity of his ministers. If Lin Wenzhong¡¯s grandson is like this, he will not be safe in the underground" ¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Fuzhou, Mawei Port, Shipping Administration Office. "It's over now!" Lin Yizhe threw the day's mail to Xu Run and couldn't help but screamed. When he saw this imperial letter, he realized that the famous Emperor Napoleon III not only wrote a letter to himself, but also wrote a letter to Emperor Tongzhi. At the same time, he actually asked the French Legation to send a note to the Prime Minister's Yamen, asking the court to publicly praise him. Get three! Is this how you thank me? You're going to put me on the fire! Lin Yizhe complained secretly in his heart. Lin Yizhe could now imagine the scene of the memorial to impeach him coming from Beijing like snowflakes. "This is really trying to put the adults on fire." Xu Run seemed to have a tacit understanding with Lin Yizhe, and actually said what Lin Yizhe was thinking. "This time we are in serious trouble, and there is no way to explain it." Lin Yizhe stood up and for the first time walked around the room like an ant on a hot pot. "Since it is the Dharma Master's own handwriting, the matter of liaison with foreign countries has been confirmed. I feel that since you can't argue with me, it is better not to argue." Xu Run thought for a while and said. "What do you mean, sir, that I don't need to say anything?" Lin Yizhe suddenly stopped and looked directly at Xu Run. "Yes!" Xu Run nodded and replied affirmatively. "Sir, you know that if you talk too much, you will make mistakes. Those who are officials are like mosquitoes. They will bite their seamless eggs. If you reply to them now, they will have ten thousand words waiting there. Instead, they will become It's better not to give them a chance to talk about it." Seeing that Lin Yizhe was still confused, Xu Run explained to him. "Yes, no explanation is actually an explanation." Lin Yizhe nodded, "It's just you can't just do nothing. If the central government listens to their words, wouldn't it be possible to kill them at the first glance?" "My lord, don't worry. "When the time comes, someone will come out to speak for you." Xu Run chuckled and said, "Besides, if I guess correctly, the center will probably disappoint Mr. Hu Guangyong." He has forgotten that he will not let go of such an opportunity. And Zuo Jigao" Lin Yizhe said bitterly. "Sir, please relax. We must remain unchanged to cope with all changes. If we act rashly, we will fall into their trap." Xu Run saw Lin Yizhe's gritted teeth expression and nodded to him with a smile, "I'm counting the days. The set of things the Lord gave you should be on the Queen Mother's desk by now." As soon as Xu Run said these words, Lin Yizhe's body trembled, and the expression on his face immediately returned to his usual calmness. "In the Tianjin Feng Daye case, your Excellency helped Mr. Zeng a lot. When Mr. Zeng learned about this, I don't think he would stand idly by." Xu Run said again, "Why would you be afraid, Your Excellency?" "As Mr. Zeng said, Stay unchanged to cope with all changes." Lin Yizhe walked to the window, took a deep breath, and looked out the window at the riverside seaport. At this time, the sky was full of dark clouds, which felt like they were pressing down on the city. However, between the gaps in the clouds, streaks of skylight came out, shining directly on the seaside, covering all the shipping management ships anchored at the anchorage with golden light. Looking from a distance, the scenery was extremely magnificent. ¡°You ghosts and snake gods, come here with your horses!¡± Lin Yizhe looked at the scorching sun in the clouds and let out a roar in his heart. Beijing, Forbidden City, Yangxin Hall, Xinuang Pavilion. The Empress Dowager Cixi looked at the memorials sent from the Military Aircraft Department that had been stacked high in front of the desk, with a trace of sullenness flashing in her eyes.   "The ones we have today are still Lin Yizhe's, right?" Empress Dowager Cixi raised her head and glanced at Liu Chengyin who was delivering the memorial, and said in a deep voice. "Returning to the Empress Dowager, theseare all." Liu Chengyin looked at the Empress Dowager Cixi's face carefully and replied, "I don't know what's going on these days. There were not so many religious cases in Tianjin at that time" Empress Dowager Cixi He calmly said nothing, but picked up the memorial on the top and read it. This is the memorial of Wang Jiabi, the young minister of Dali Temple, who impeached Lin Yizhe for having "liaison with the French chief": "Since the French envoy submitted his letter of credence, the ministers have been arguing in meetings for nearly half a month. Comrade Xiao Chen said that this matter is related to the defense of Yixia and should not be taken lightly. Mencius said: "What's wrong with a gentleman and an animal?" The subjects of the Western countries are like playing chess. When going out, the woman goes first, or rides in a sedan chair, and the man walks behind. Looking at the treaty, there are dozens of words, almost ten thousand words. Sutra? It is said that there is nothing. It is just that something is beneficial to China, and it is beneficial to China, and he does not know what benevolence, justice, propriety, wisdom and trust are. . Now he is a humble member of the shipping administration, Lin Yizhe, and he is asked to be rewarded by the imperial court. If Lin has made great contributions to his country, how can he be considered an honor to the imperial court? Isn't it a great shame for the court to have nothing? He thinks that this is a small matter for China, but I think that there is nothing bigger than this. A certain emperor of France, who is unknown to me, is actually a humble minister of my emperor. Asking for rewards for meritorious deeds, why should all ministers be ashamed of this? " "Lin, a humble member, has a despicable character and is driven by others. He does not want to serve the court, but he has an affair with the chieftain and has two intentions for China. The reason why Kuilin Yizhe dared to do this was because the empress dowagers of the two palaces listened to the government behind the curtain, and the emperor was still young and had not yet reached the final stage of the political affairs. Therefore, he dared to connect with foreign countries and rely on foreign countries to rely on his own self-respect. He was afraid that this would open up, and he would have no scruples in the future. , if the minister has the tendency to flatter foreigners, the imperial court will not be without the worry of being isolated. I hope that the emperor will be furious and issue an edict to severely punish Lin Yizhe for his crime of deception. Don't be a little lax in order to extend the great law to the world and set a clear warning for the future. The common people and ministers know what they are afraid of, and the imperial court regulations are based on it. , Fu Qi Shengcai." After reading the memorial, the Empress Dowager Cixi's face was surprisingly calm. She did not hand the memorial to Emperor Tongzhi for approval. Instead, she took the ink pen and wrote "This Ministry Knows" directly on it. Then he threw the memorial aside. The Empress Dowager Cixi then took the next memorial and opened it. This was written by Yu Lingchen, the envoy of general affairs. The content was the same as Wang Jiabi's memorial, and it was also about impeaching Lin Yizhe: "I have been with the cabinet for several days to respectfully review the Prime Minister's Yamen and all the governors. There are twenty-two memorials and listsbut Lin Yizhe's list of foreign shipbuilding and simple vessels is the most detailed, and he also deduce it to the extreme, and it is necessary to carry out the trendThis is what ancient sages and sages called the use of Xia Bian. As a foreigner, Lin Yizhe just wants to change the Xia Dynasty without using it! But what is more shameful than to teach foreigners? To lead them to do something shameful, and say that you should keep your etiquette, justice, integrity and shame, and this must not be done! What's more, he actually had an affair with the French chieftain and gained his favor. He actually made the French chieftain write to the court to ask for a reward for him. His pretentiousness was dangerous and his intentions were evil. He was really a villain! " Liu Chengyin noticed! It seemed that the Empress Dowager Cixi had not read the memorial at all, so she also added the words "the ministry knows" at the end, which made her a little surprised. But he immediately remembered the pastel porcelain that originally belonged to "Heaven and Earth, Family Spring" that had been placed in the room of the Empress Dowager Cixi, and he felt bright for a moment. The Empress Dowager Cixi opened several more folders one after another. When she saw that the contents at the top were all related to the impeachment of Lin Yizhe, she stopped reading them carefully and directly marked the words "the ministry knows" below. She approved more than a dozen books in a row. Maybe she felt a little tired, so she asked Liu Chengyin to send the book to the emperor. "Emperor, when you see such a leak, just say 'you know'." Empress Dowager Cixi said to Emperor Tongzhi. "My son obeys the decree." Emperor Tongzhi responded quickly. "Liu Chengyin, help me go and have a rest." Empress Dowager Cixi stood up, and Liu Chengyin hurriedly stepped forward and held her hand. Seeing his mother leaving, Emperor Tongzhi felt as if he was on the verge of a general amnesty. He couldn't help but muttered: "The job I have to do today is easy." Being "on errand", I couldn't help but sigh in my heart. But at this time, Weng Tonghe couldn't help but be surprised by Empress Dowager Cixi's reaction after learning that Lin Yizhe had "liaison with the French chief". On that day, the French Minister presented a letter and note written by the French Emperor requesting Lin Yizhe to be rewarded for his contribution to the Franco-Prussian War. HeAlready know the details. To be fair, he knew that the accusations made by the officials to impeach Lin Yizhe of "consorting with the French chiefs" and "converting barbarians to Xia" were actually a bit far-fetched. But what puzzled him was how Lin Yizhe could offend so many people and provoke bullets like snowflakes. Moreover, some of the bullets were written with extremely sharp words. It would be impossible to thank the world without killing Lin Yizhe. What surprised him even more was the fact that the officials had been impeaching him for so many days, and Empress Dowager Cixi responded calmly, as if the incident had not happened at all. It¡¯s been such a long time, whether it¡¯s reward or punishment, killing or keeping, no matter what happens, you have to give an explanation, right? This is a major event regarding the "Defense of Yixia"! It is really unreasonable to have so many speeches to the officials, but all of them were dismissed with just "the ministry knows". ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 118 Ding Gongbao Weng Tonghe didn't know that he was not the only one who was confused. At this moment, a man was walking around anxiously at the entrance to the corner of the palace. After a while, a little eunuch came out in a hurry. When the man saw the little eunuch coming out, he hurriedly greeted him. The little eunuch saw him, came to him, covered his mouth with his hands, and whispered a few words in his ear. The man nodded after hearing this. The little eunuch looked around again, quickly turned into the palace gate and left. And this person also left in a hurry. Not long after, he appeared in the back hall of Fukang Bank¡¯s Beijing branch. "How is it? Is there any news today?" Lu Qingyun, Hu Xueyan's personal attendant, saw the person coming and immediately stood up and asked. "No." The visitor took a sip of tea, rinsed his mouth, swallowed, shook his head, and said to Lu Qingyun, "The people in the palace said that the person named Lin who came up today is another thick pile. , but there is no movement from the Empress Dowager. The Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Military Aircraft Department are still discussing this matter. "Hey! It's so weird! There are so many censors' reports, all of which are in vain. You can't even hear me," Lu Qingyun said curiously. "After all, the person named Lin is the grandson of Duke Lin Wenzhong and the nephew of Shen Baozhen. The court still has to save some face for the Lin family, and it is reasonable to delay it for a while." Gu Zhong, the big boss of Fukang Bank's Beijing branch Min said. "He's just an assistant committee member with the title of general political envoy. With so many censors joining him, he should have been jailed long ago. But it has been delayed until now. His employer knows about it and is afraid that he will blame us for our inability to do things well." Lu Qingyun said. He waved his hand and signaled the messenger to step back. "Although this person's official position is small, I heard that he can specialize in telling things and go up to heaven to listen. It can be seen that his ability is not small." Gu Zhongmin said, "After adding that he is a famous minister, he wants to join in. "It's not that easy for him." "But it's a big crime to have an affair with the French chieftain!" Lu Qingyun said. "So I'm afraid there are other things involved here, which makes it difficult for the court to make a decision." Gu Zhongmin said, "However, there is another point, that is, the weight of these people you have found to join him. It's too light. So it won't fall down if you pull it out." "The only one who is heavy is Master Zuo," said Lu Qingyun. "It would be a bit embarrassing for Mr. Zuo to join such a small assistant committee member," Gu Zhongmin shook his head and said, "Sir Zuo will not do such a thing. What we have to do now is to build up the momentum. If he is older, someone will touch him. "That's right!" Lu Qingyun nodded. "You should pay more attention to the officials. You may have news one day." "I know, it has been arranged, and someone is watching it every day!" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù The Forbidden City, the Government Office of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The Ministry of Personnel is one of the six major departments of the central government of the Qing Dynasty: official, household, ritual, military, criminal, and industrial. These six departments and other important government agencies are located to the south of the Forbidden City. Going south from Tiananmen, there is a wide avenue called "Qianbu Corridor". There are high walls on the east and west sides of "Qianbu Corridor". Outside the east palace wall are the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Works, There are official offices such as the Zongren Mansion and Qintian Prison, and outside the wall of the West Palace are the military bureaucracies such as the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army, the Ministry of Punishment, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Dali Temple. At that time, people described the six departments of officials, households, rituals, soldiers, punishments, and workers respectively with six characters: "rich", "noble", "poor", "lowly", "power", and "wu". This is because "officials are noble". But the household is rich, the military is powerful, and the punishment is powerful The Ministry of Works is responsible for engineering projects, and the duties are wretched, and the workers are regarded as the lowest in the world Only the Ministry of Rites is considered poor. "Of course, the "poor" here is relative to the Ministry of Households. In terms of "rich". The Ministry of Civil Affairs was established in the fifth year of Tiancong (1631) in the Qing Dynasty. As an organization to manage civil officials, at first it was headed by Prince Baylor and the king of the county, and it was divided into officials such as Cheng Zheng, Zheng Zheng, and Qixin Lang. After many changes, official titles such as Chengzheng, Shenzheng, and Qixinlang were replaced by titles such as Shangshu, Shilang, Langzhong, and Yuanwailang. Today, the highest official in the Ministry of Civil Affairs is Shangshu, who is in charge of the political orders of civil servants and officials in the world, and governs all people with praise. The system of ranking and narration, the method of taking exams and deposing the emperor, the canon of granting and awarding, and the method of finalizing the registration system. Hundreds of divisions can be reached at the ministry. The minister and minister will lead their subordinates to make decisions. Major matters will be dealt with, and minor matters will be dealt with. Then go ahead and distribute the state duties. At this time, in the lobby of the official department, there were waves of passionate protests. "As an official of the Qing Dynasty, he hooked up with the French chieftain, and asked the French chieftain to help him ask for an official position from the emperor. This clearly means that he is using foreigners to bully the imperial court and does not take the imperial court seriously!" The person who spoke was Ding Baozhen, the governor of Shandong, who was famous for killing the eunuch Andehai who was favored by the Empress Dowager Cixi. Ding Baozhen has been a governor in Shandong for many years. The killing of the supervisor Ande Hai was widely publicized among the people.??Ode. Andehai was Cixi's red-hot power eunuch. He was obsessed with power and blinded by profit. He hurt many people in order to please Cixi, and he was so favored that he had no fear of being favored. Once, Ding Baozhen, the governor of Shandong Province, accidentally knocked down the Empress Dowager Cixi. At that time, Cixi did not say anything to blame. However, Andehai sternly shouted at Ding Baozhen that he had behaved inappropriately. When Ding Baozhen quickly picked up the crown and was about to put it on, Andehai stepped forward and kicked Ding Baozhen's crown aside with his foot. Because Andehai was favored in front of the Empress Dowager Cixi, Emperor Tongzhi did not look down on him, so Emperor Tongzhi also hated Andehai. In the eighth year of Tongzhi, Andehai, who had been in the palace for a long time, wanted to visit the palace and take the opportunity to make money. So he asked Empress Dowager Cixi repeatedly to send him to Jiangnan to buy dragon robes and prepare things for the palace wedding under the pretext of preparing for the wedding ceremony of Emperor Tongzhi. Cixi approved. Although Andehai was known as an imperial envoy, he did not carry any official documents and was too impressive along the way. Therefore, when passing through Dezhou, Shandong, Zhao Xin, the magistrate of Dezhou, reported that he had not received the "Ming Dynasty Decree" when he was passing through the border and he was notified by the ministry (press For example, the Qing Dynasty sent ministers out of Beijing, and the Military Aircraft Department issued official documents, and local officials along the way greeted them with courtesy), and the servants disembarked from the ship to buy items without showing the "passing card Kanhe" (the Qing Dynasty soldiers who were ordered to leave Beijing had their identity documents issued by the Ministry of War, and they passed through various places and reported After Andehai left the capital, Empress Dowager Cixi fell ill, and Emperor Tongzhi reviewed the memorial. In this way, Emperor Tongzhi had a good opportunity to cut off Andehai. After receiving Ding Baozhen's report about Andehai, he Without telling Cixi, Emperor Tongzhi immediately summoned Prince Gong Yi, Minister of Internal Affairs Mingshan and other relevant ministers, and decided to have Prince Gong rush to the military aircraft immediately, and ordered Minister of Military Aircraft Bao Wang to write a secret decree to execute Andehai on the spot. : "After reading the memorial, Hesheng was shocked. The eunuch went away without authorization and had various illegal activities. If he was not severely punished, why should he impose a ban on the palace and act as a warning to others? Ding Baozhen quickly sent officials to arrest the eunuch named Lan Lingan at his place of residence. Search closely and order the followers to prove the truth without interrogation. If the eunuch hears the news and goes back to Henan, Jiangsu and other places, Zeng Guofan and others will be ordered to do so. If there are any signs of being close to bandits, they will be punished separately. If there is any negligence, they should be supervised and asked separately. I ordered you to know this. "Tongzhi arranged everything. He was afraid that something might happen to Cixi after hearing the news, so he specially told him that the mail must be delivered tomorrow night. After receiving the order, the post envoy from the Ministry of War rushed it to Shandong at a speed of 600 miles. When Andehai was being captured, several of Andehai's followers went out to play in the streets and escaped the arrests and ran back to Beijing overnight. Li Lianying later reported the situation to Cixi. Therefore, the Empress Dowager Cixi's edict arrived in Jinan before the emperor's imperial edict arrived. He Yufu and others suggested that Ding Baozhen accept the decree and not read it, because the content must be to pardon Andehai. If he does not comply with it, he will be guilty of deceiving the emperor; if he reads it, releasing Andehai is equivalent to letting the tiger go back to the mountain, and no one will do it in the future. There are good fruits to eat. According to the regulations, the Queen Mother's decree should be read solemnly and worshiped first, so Ding Baozhen built the imperial pavilion in the east of the courtyard to wait for the arrival of the emperor's decree. The next night, the imperial edict arrived in the hands of Ding Baozhen, who was waiting anxiously. Ding Baozhen ordered Pan Wei to immediately approve the beheading, and the magistrate of Licheng County immediately ordered people to arrest Ande Hai in prison. When the governor's office was mentioned and his identity was verified, several Gesheha carried the tied Andehai to the west execution ground. At this time, the trumpet sounded, and the executioner waved his sword, and Andehai's head rolled to the ground. Cixi was furious when she got the news, but she considered that Andehai was dead anyway, and he could not be resurrected after death. Ding Baozhen built the imperial pavilion in order to respect her; Andehai violated the laws of the Qing Dynasty when he went to the capital, and he violated the law all the way. Pardon; Ding He and others were justified in killing Ande Hai for a slave. Although she was dissatisfied, she could only accept it now, so she never interfered again. Other officials were well-known throughout the world because they killed An and eliminated harm to the people, and were praised by both the government and the public. At this time, Ding Baozhen, after learning that Lin Yizhe "had an affair with the French chieftain," was furious after Cixi got the revenge, but she considered that Andehai was dead anyway, and people could not be resurrected after death. Ding Baozhen built the imperial pavilion to receive Yi's order in a way that respected her ; An Dehai violated the laws of the Qing Dynasty when he went to the capital, and he violated the laws of the Qing Dynasty. Ding, He and others were justified in killing An Dehai for a slave. Although she was dissatisfied in her heart, the matter came to pass. Now, we can only accept it, so we no longer interfere. Officials such as Ding Baozhen and He Yufu were praised by the government and the public for killing An. , "It is a serious crime to communicate with foreign countries and take advantage of foreign countries to take advantage of one's own self-respect! If not severely punished, I am afraid that foreign officials will imitate him in the future! Once something happens, everyone will collaborate with the enemy's chief for selfish reasons, and the country will be destroyed forever!" See With the look of Ding Baozhen's spitting and flying stars, sitting there were Wenxiang, the Manchu minister, and Shudan, the Han minister. In the northwest, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu was traveling. "This man is bold and reckless,How dare you have an affair with the French chieftain? Text Chapter 119: Downfall and Sinking Since the news about Lin Yizhe came out, Ding Baozhen came to the official department almost every day to make noises, and he seemed to be refusing to stop until Lin Yizhe's crime was punished. It can be said that the Ministry of Personnel has been extremely disturbed these past two days, and the normal work has been somewhat affected. "Official awards and awards are the responsibility of the officials. What does it have to do with France? For him to come forward and dare to ask for an official position from our emperor is simply shameless! Such things that are insulting to the country must be dealt with seriously. Punishment!" After hearing Ding Baozhen's words, Wen Xiang finally couldn't help it. "Mr. Ding, maybe he feels that the country has been peaceful for a long time and wants to start a war with France?" "How do you say this?" Ding Baozhen was stunned by Wen Xiang's abrupt words. "The Dharma Master's handwritten tribute to our country is for the sake of good relations. Therefore, there is a request to reward Lin Yizhe, but you have to do the opposite. The Dharma Master invites the person to be rewarded, but you have to severely punish the person. Isn't this right? Is it a provocation?" Wen Xiang said sternly, "Kuang Lin Yizhe was just a warning to the Dharma Master during the Franco-Public War, and he did not sell out our rights and interests in the Qing Dynasty. For this reason, you started a war unnecessarily and put the country in danger. Ding Gongbao, you What's the intention? You want to be the eternal sinner of the Qing Dynasty? " "What's the point of starting a war?" Ding Baozhen waved his sleeves and shouted loudly, "Such a foreign minister does not punish his crimes, but tolerates and punishes them because he is afraid of war. I don¡¯t know, if this continues, how will the country¡¯s generals survive?¡± ¡°Humph! Ding Gongbao, I¡¯m sorry!¡± Wen Xiang said angrily, ¡°I think I¡¯ll let you sit here!¡± After speaking, Huoran stood up, turned around and walked away. Ding Baozhen's last words to Wen Xiang made him tremble with anger. He stood there blankly for a long time, and suddenly realized that he had gone too far in his anger, and he was speechless for a moment. "Ding Gongbao, come on, come on, have a sip of tea and have a rest." Shan Maoqian saw that Ding Baozhen had stopped talking, and quickly winked. A head of the official department cleverly offered Ding Baozhen a cup of tea, and Ding Baozhen took it. After passing the tea bowl, he returned to the chair and sat down. "Zhongheng, what do you think?" Ding Baozhen took a sip of tea and picked up the topic again to Shan Maoqian. "Alas, how could Lin Yizhe, who was originally Duke Lin Wenzhong, do such a thing? What a pity!" Shan Maoqian pretended to be heartbroken and sighed, "I think it's because the Western affairs have been running for a long time. He was infected with foreign poison without knowing it. "Yes! It can be seen that this foreign thing can't be learned," Ding Baozhen said, "This great defense of Yixia is the foundation of a country. "This matter of Lin Yizhe has been discussed several times in the ministry. It is necessary to punish him, but Lin Yizhe sold the secrets of the country, not his own country. In detail, there is no serious crime in this matter. The Dharma Master's face must be taken into consideration, so it is better to be dealt with lightly to avoid any suspicion," Shan Maoqian said tactfully, "People's livelihood is difficult now and they need to recuperate. The northwest is in urgent need of troops, so there must be no provocation in the southeast. It¡¯s better not to talk about the word ¡®war¡¯ lightly.¡± ¡°What does the Sixth Prince think of this matter?¡± Ding Baozhen glared, seemingly unwilling to do so. "Didn't Minister Wen just say that?" Shan Maoqian glanced towards the inner hall and whispered. Ding Baozhen suddenly realized this, so he picked up the tea bowl and drank the tea without saying a word. In the northwest, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu travels to his headquarters. "This boy surnamed Lin is really resisting the bombardment!" Zuo Zongtang looked at the delivered newspaper and couldn't help but feel angry, "So many words have been spoken to the officials, but he still hasn't been defeated! It seems that I underestimated him. He lost his Lin family's weight in the court." Zuo Zongtang put down his newspaper angrily and walked around in the study. "It's really strange that the center didn't say a word. Could it be that he was thinking of Shen Baozhen and Lin's previous achievements?" Zuo Zongtang thought for a long time, returned to his desk, and took out the newspaper from the past few days and read it. He couldn't help but shake his head. "These ignorant scholars only know how to make fuss about the dispute between etiquette and justice, and the defense between Yi and Xia. They have made the central committee very tired. No wonder he can't fail." Zuo Zongtang put down his newspaper and thought about it again. Having an idea, he couldn't help but sneer. "If I personally participate in your impeachment, people will say that I, Zuo Jigao, have no tolerance for others. Since Shen Baozhen protects you so much, let him, Shen Baozhen, accompany you!" Zuo Zongtang has made up his mind. He took the pen and paper and began to draft the memorial quickly. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡° Now, I think it¡¯s time to go to jail, right?¡± After Hu Xueyan came out of the ¡°Thirteenth Floor¡± with satisfaction, he came to the front hall, saw the delivered newspaper, and murmured to himself while taking it. I read the newspaperCome. Ever since he learned that Lin Yizhe was having an affair with the French chieftain, Hu Xueyan became interested. While arranging for people to attend the event in Beijing to present the speech to the speakers, he paid special attention to all the major and minor matters related to it. It¡¯s just that the days passed day by day, and he still didn¡¯t get the news he wanted. As usual, the imperial newspaper contains some daily content, that is, the emperor's daily life, words and deeds, edicts, imperial edicts, edicts, laws, etc., as well as the appointment, promotion, dismissal, rewards and punishments of officials, etc., as well as ministers and local officials. memorials, etc. Hu Xueyan looked over and over for a long time, and only found Zuo Zongtang's memorial in the section with ministers' memorials. He immediately started reading it carefully. " I secretly believe that the Dharma Master wrote this letter to express his good will. I was just trying to profit from it, so I took advantage of it, but I didn't know it. I consulted the public opinion, and most of them thought so. I and the governors We should order the person in charge to be brought to Beijing to discuss his crime. He should not be exempted from responsibility, and Shen Baozhen should be blamed for his incompetent discipline" There is no shortage of people who can establish themselves among friends and relatives. There are many civil servants above the supervisory level and military officials below the town. How should we strive to earn favors from others? It is difficult for Shen Baozhen to express what he said. Ministers and other ministers who have been appointed to the border should also try their best to translate their teachings, so that they know how to benefit from righteousness and think about protecting the family as the foundation of serving the country. Then the blessings of Lin's relatives and friends will be the same as Shen Baozhen's. This is a blessing. I, Fu Chen, Yang Changjun, and Si Dao all agree that this is the case, and I would like to express my instructions to the Empress Dowager. It is necessary to request an order to revoke the order first and wait for investigation. The Prime Minister and Shipping Minister Shen Baozhen is ineffective in discipline and is weak and incompetent. It is necessary to ask for an order to open a vacancy and send it to the Ministry for introduction" After reading Zuo Zongtang's memorial, Hu Xue Great joy under the core of the rock. "A hundred censors are not as important as one Master Zuo, haha! After reading this, it really makes me realize something!" ¡ù¡ù France, Paris, Palace of Fontainebleau. "Colonel Japanese-Italian is right, we should not express our gratitude to our benefactor publicly." Napoleon III handed the urgent telegram from Japanese-Italian and Japanese-Italian through the French Admiralty to Queen Eugenie with some worry. Said, "Not only has he not been rewarded by the Qing court, but it has put his life in danger." "How could this happen?" Queen Eugenie immediately took the telegram and read it. "We underestimated the power of the conservative officials in this ancient empire." Napoleon III said, "The conservative officials are now rallying to attack him and must put him to death." "I will never allow such a thing. "It's happening!" Queen Eug¨¦nie shouted, "Your Majesty, you must do your best to prevent this from happening! I ask you to write another letter to the Chinese emperor immediately, and don't let him hurt our benefactor!" "No!" , No, we can't write anymore, it's these letters that have caused him trouble." Napoleon III shook his head, "We have to find another way." "God! You can't let our benefactor be punished for our fault. Execution!" Queen Eugenie was obviously a little crazy and started to spin in circles in the room, her huge skirt kept turning in front of the French Emperor. "Please calm down, my dear Eugenie." Napoleon III seemed to remember something, took the telegram from Eugenie and started reading it. "Do you have any idea? Your Majesty?" Queen Eugenie asked anxiously. "Yes, I have come up with a way that should be able to help him out of danger, but I need your help." "What do you need from me? Your Majesty? As long as I can do it, I am willing. Oh, Your Majesty, Please tell me quickly!¡± ¡°Japanese Italians mentioned in the telegram that in order to prevent vicious attacks from conservative officials, saying that our benefactor hid royal treasures secretly, our benefactor handed over all the gifts we gave him. The Empress Dowager of China is very happy, so the Emperor of China still has not announced the punishment decision on our benefactor," Napoleon III said. "I think we might as well give the Emperor of China a batch of treasures that originally belonged to the Chinese royal family. And attribute the credit to our benefactor, so that the Chinese emperor will not blame our benefactor. " "Great! Your Majesty! This is a good idea!" Queen Eugenie nodded in surprise. "However, if we do this, a large number of precious collections will be missing from your 'China Pavilion'." Napoleon III looked at her and said, "I wonder if you are willing." "Of course I am! Those treasures are better than There is no point in taking the life of our benefactor!" Queen Eugenie said decisively, "I am willing to give away all the collections in the "China Pavilion" as long as it can exchange for the life of our benefactor. Because I don¡¯t want to tell God when I come to Him one day that it was because I refused to give these treasures that I killed our benefactor. " "Then let's start quickly! I intend to give the Chinese Emperor 2,000 treasures that originally belonged to the Chinese 'Summer Palace' and tell him that this is because of Lin's contribution to the friendship between France and China. Napoleon III said, "I think it is impossible for the Chinese emperor to refuse." " "No! Double it! 4,000 pieces! "Queen Eugenie said. ¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 120 The Queen Mother Appreciates Jade The French emperor and his wife had made up their minds and took action immediately. Soon, some visitors to the Palace of Fontainebleau were surprised to find that a large number of Chinese treasures had been moved out of the "China Pavilion", packed in boxes by professional staff, and transported away together. There were also a large number of treasures shipped from unknown sources. Chinese treasures include huge golden pagodas and Buddha statues, beautiful porcelain, exquisitely carved jades, simple and large bronzes, and volumes of calligraphy and paintings. Among these treasures, twelve huge bronze animal heads are particularly outstanding. striking. China, Tianjin, directly under the Governor's Office. It was already late at night, and the gray-haired Zeng Guofan still had no rest. Although he was blind in one eye, he kept writing the memorial there by candlelight. He wanted to deliver it to Beijing via post early tomorrow morning. Because this memorial is related to the life and future of a young generation. "The Master returned a total of 4,000 treasures from the Old Summer Palace this time. He showed his goodwill to China and expressed his sincerity in repenting for his previous sins. The Master stated in the note that he was deceived by the thieves chief Meng Tuobang and could not do this without Lin Yizhe's warning. Let's give it up. This time the old treasures in the garden are returned, and now the national treasure has been returned. In the past, the thieves who burned the garden were punished. From this, Lin Yizhe not only had no fault, but also made great contributions to the country. He acted cautiously and maturely. , quite like the style of Duke Wenzhong of the ancestors" After the memorial was written, Zeng Guofan checked it carefully again. After making sure it was correct, he opened a blank folded page and copied it carefully in small regular script. Not long after, Zeng Guofan finished copying, and after reading it again, he breathed a sigh of relief. At about the same time, Li Hongzhang was also writing a memorial to protect Lin Yizhe under the lamp. "Lin Yi has a profound knowledge of philosophy, pays attention to the secrets of Westerners, and has a rare talent for Westernization and management, which is enough to help in difficult times. However, he is too serious about doing things, neglecting everything, and avoids resentment. The rise of Tai He is a person who is sincere in his work, loyal and bloody, but he does not know how to maintain peace and stability. Those who know are very worried When the world changes, it is like a fire burning the prairie fire. People who want to choose people have to be slandered, but some rotten Confucian scholars accuse them of being heretics, and they regard them as enemies, and they often provoke and attack each other. Wang Jiabi first destroyed Lin Yizhe, and then harassed Shen Baozhen. There is no other way to avenge Zuo Zongtang's personal grievances Lin Yizhe's talent and mental ability are ten times mediocre, so the Dharma Master wholeheartedly praised him. He who hides his secret will reveal himself to the Lord of the eternal truth" Beijing, Forbidden City, Hall of Qinzheng. "I say Master Six, this matter has been raging for so long. Should it be settled today?" Empress Dowager Cixi pointed to a large wooden box on the ground. "If this continues, the paper in Beijing will be ruined." , I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s going to be expensive, right?¡± Prince Gong glanced at the big wooden box, which was filled with memorials. Of course he knows who these memorials are for. "What the Empress Dowager said is that this matter should be settled." Prince Gong bowed and said, "Please make it clear to the Empress Dowager." "What does the Sixth Master think of this matter?" Empress Dowager Cixi asked calmly. "The Empress Dowager must have read the excerpts of Lin Yizhe's performance by Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang, and Ding Richang, and the excerpts of Zuo Zongtang, Wo Ren, and Ding Baozhen's participation." Prince Gong carefully looked at Empress Dowager Cixi's face and said slowly , "I feel that Lin Yizhe has done great service to the country by prompting the Dharma Master to sincerely show his kindness and return the national treasure. However, having illicit affairs with foreign countries is not allowed by the Qing Dynasty after all. It is appropriate to punish him a little and use An Shilin." "That is to say, Those who deserve rewards must be punished. " Empress Dowager Cixi nodded, "Only in order to convince the people of the world can we be clear about rewards and punishments." "So, what do you think, how should Lin Yizhe be rewarded and punished?" Empress Dowager Cixi asked again. "The reward should not be too generous, and the punishment should not be too severe." Prince Gong calmly kicked the ball back to Cixi. "If the reward is too generous, the scholars will not accept it. If the punishment is too heavy, the Dharma Master will be angry after hearing it. It hinders the good relations between the two countries, so" "Okay, I understand." Empress Dowager Cixi nodded and interrupted him. Prince Gong kowtowed and then left. At this time, only the Empress Dowager Cixi herself was left in the hall. Liu Chengyin and several eunuchs saw the Empress Dowager pacing there and did not summon them, so they did not come forward, but waited there. The Empress Dowager Cixi took out a white object from her sleeve, looked at it in her hand, and then immediately received it again from her sleeve. "This jade cannot be made into a weapon if it is not polished. I will record the credit for this time in your account first." Empress Dowager Cixi said to herself. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù On August 30, the 10th year of Tongzhi, the cabinet issued an edict: "Formerly, according to Dali Temple Shaoqing Wang Jiabi reported to Lin Yizhe, member of the shipping administration assistant For private transfers of money to foreign countries, order the officials to confirm??, there may be no solid evidence for each section involved, or there may be a reason for the incident. Lin Yizhe promoted the good relations between China and France and gave him a jade coin as encouragement. If his behavior is so arrogant that it causes controversy, he will be punished with a ban of ten years. Wang Jiabi, the young minister of Dali Temple, was deceived and made arrogant remarks. The young minister of Taipu Temple flattered Ling Chen and was a disgraced scholar. He was dismissed from his post and ordered to return home without being allowed to stay. "Hangzhou, Yuanbao Hutong, Hu Xueyan's private residence. "Hu Xueyan got up late today. After negotiating a loan with HSBC yesterday, he was very excited when he returned home and went straight to the 13th floor to feel better. The clouds and rain may have lasted too long, and he fell into a deep sleep. When he woke up, it was already the next morning. After breakfast-actually lunch-the servants returned to the house as usual. When the newspaper was delivered, Hu Xueyan was stunned for a moment. The good mood brought about by the huge loan last night was suddenly wiped out because he could not imagine it. How could Lin Yizhe escape this disaster? You know, not only did the officials join him, but Zuo Zongtang also signed a petition to support him! I'm afraid it will be even harder. " Hu Xueyan was so angry about it. He didn't know that when Zuo Zongtang saw the same edict, his face suddenly turned livid. "Maybe it was because of the cold northwest wind. After reading the newspaper, Zuo Zongtang, He coughed violently for a while. He never thought that after contacting so many officials from Zhejiang Province, the result would be like this. What made him even more puzzled was why Empress Dowager Cixi was the last one. It will be a reaction like "a jade coin is rewarded" "Let's wait and see!" Don't think that with the protection of that old man Zeng Guofan, you can be daring! I will deal with you sooner or later! " ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù After seeing off the eunuch who announced the decree, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel a little confused when he looked at the gift from the Queen Mother in his hand. Cixi rewarded him with a gift. This is a large jade coin with a round square hole carved from Hetian green white jade. The front is engraved with the four seal characters "Changyi Descendants", but the back is smooth and smooth, without any carvings. In theory, this coin is made of high-quality Hetian mutton-fat jade, which is warm and smooth to buy, and is worth a lot of money. However, Lin Yizhe was very puzzled when Empress Dowager Cixi gave her such a coin. With the reward, the old man wanted to see it. "Xu Run's voice brought Lin Yizhe back from his thinking state. "Sir, you came just in time. Please help me find out the details. What is the purpose of the Queen Mother giving me a jade coin? Lin Yizhe said and handed the jade coin in his hand to Xu Run. Xu Run took the jade coin and looked at it carefully. After a while, he laughed. "Congratulations, sir, your future is decided from now on." " "how do I say this? Lin Yizhe said in surprise. Although he has integrated into this era, as a time traveler, Lin Yizhe is still a modern person at heart. He still cannot see clearly some things of this era. "My lord, I think you haven't understood the Queen Mother yet. I will explain to you the profound meaning of this jade coin. "Xu Run said with a smile, "Sir, please take a look. On the front of this coin are the four characters "Chang Yi Descendants", and on the back it is plain and unmarked, and is made of blue and white jade. The blue and white jade and plain noodles mean "to live a pure life", and the meaning of "long-lasting descendants" must be understood by your Excellency, and there is no need to be old and talkative. " "The Empress Dowager wants me to understand the principle of 'being a pure person' so that I can 'be a good descendant'? Lin Yizhe laughed and said, "But what does this have to do with my future?" " "Don't forget, sir, this is a 'money'! " Xu Run said with a smile, deliberately emphasizing the word "money" in an aggravated tone. "The Queen Mother is telling you that your future can also be long for your children and grandchildren. " "That's it, I understand. "Lin Yizhe suddenly understood and carefully put away the jade coin that the Queen Mother had given him. "The Queen Mother did not reward you with an official position this time. I think it is because you were given the title of Inspector a while ago. It is not convenient to increase the reward, and it is exempted. Discuss things in court, lest anyone use this as a way to advance to the next level. Xu Run added, "So this time I only rewarded you with a jade coin like this." But from the old man's point of view, this jade coin would not be exchanged even for the chief envoy, haha. " "I hope it is as the gentleman said. " Lin Yizhe laughed. At this time, he actually had a little respect for Cixi, a woman who has been demonized in the textbooks of later generations. "It's just that this time, you are not allowed to participate in the scientific examination for ten years, which will greatly affect your reputation. It's a fly in the ointment. "Xu Rundao, "Master Shen has been feeling very sad about this these past few days. If I had known this, I shouldn't have asked you to help with shipping administration and foreign affairs." "Yes, yes, you will not be allowed to refer to it for ten years. This punishment is a bit harsh. Lin Yizhe sighed. How did Xu Run know that although Lin Yizhe said it with great pain, in his heart he was shouting that he was lucky. Being barred from taking part in the imperial examination for ten years was a dream come true for a time traveler like him. With his current level, if he were to take the scientific examination, he would definitely fail in the first test. You know, his predecessor was Jieyuan from Fujian Province! ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 121: Never forget the past and be the guide for the future "I think back when I was an old man, I spent decades studying hard in a cold window. Unfortunately, I fell behind time and time again, and finally became disheartened" Xu Run couldn't help but sigh when he thought of the past. Lin Yizhe understood Xu Run¡¯s inner feelings. If it hadn¡¯t been for the failure in the exam, the old man might not have been a guest, or even relied on teaching Tongmeng to make a living. It is understandable that Shen Baozhen was heartbroken after knowing that he was fined for ten years and could not take the scientific examination. ???????????????? In this era where ¡°everything is of inferior quality, only reading is high¡±, for scholars, scientific examinations are life. Even in later generations, this situation has not completely changed! Thinking of this, Lin Yizhe felt inexplicably heavy. There are so many things that China needs to change! It¡¯s better to do the things at hand first! To what extent he can change, he can't say yet. This time's "liaison with the French chieftain" incident has made him more vigilant. The main problem facing China now is not its backwardness in science and technology, but the powerful domestic conservative stubborn forces! ¡°To realize our ideal of changing China¡¯s destiny and complete China¡¯s industrial reform, we must remove all these stumbling blocks and their root causes! "However, Your Majesty has returned the national treasure this time. The Queen Mother will always remember Your Excellency. This honor may be rewarded one day. Haha, Your Excellency, you don't have to worry about this." Xu Run noticed the expression on Lin Yizhe's face. He thought he was still depressed about not being able to take the scientific examination, so he comforted him. "I hope so." Lin Yizhe smiled and retracted his thoughts. Napoleon III wanted to thank himself for causing this incident. Although it brought him huge trouble, in the end the bad thing turned into a good thing. Moreover, Napoleon III took the initiative to return some of the national treasures that the French had plundered from the Old Summer Palace this time, making himself a popular figure in front of the Empress Dowager Cixi. It can be said that this was his biggest unexpected gain in this incident. He, who is familiar with modern Chinese history, certainly knows that Empress Dowager Cixi has always been obsessed with the Yuanmingyuan, the birthplace of her youth, "Heaven, Earth and One Family". If Lin Yizhe's mind flashed with sparks. At this time, someone came to report that Japan and Italy had returned and brought two French cargo ships. Lin Yizhe knew that these cargo ships might be transporting steel plates provided by the French Schneider Steel Company. He temporarily suppressed this idea that seemed a bit "not doing his job properly" , went to the dock with Xu Run. When Lin Yizhe arrived at the dock, two French cargo ships had already begun unloading. Lin Yizhe was very excited when he saw a large number of steel plates being lifted from the cargo ships and unloaded on the dock. Ironclad ships are finally no longer far away from China! "Dear Lin, look, who I brought to you." Ri Yige said with a smile. Lin Yizhe turned around and saw a tall, broad-faced Frenchman walking towards him with a smile beside Riyige. "Hello, Mr. Lin Yizhe." The visitor extended his hand to Lin Yizhe in a friendly manner, "I am very happy to meet you, the greatest fashion designer in the East. I am Benjamin Berkeley Hotchkiss." Lin Yizhe listened When the other party announced his home, he couldn't help but feel a shock all over his body. He immediately stretched out his hands and held the other party's hand tightly. "I'm very happy to meet you, Mr. Hotchkiss!" Lin Yizhe said happily, "Thank you for accepting my invitation." "You may not know, Mr. Lin Yizhe, when Colonel Japan sent me the invitation, I I had no plans to leave France yet, but when I heard that the founder of the popular European "Lin's Oriental Beauty Clothing Company" and the greatest fashion designer in the East invited me to go to China, I came without hesitation. " Hotchkiss smiled and said, "I am very willing to cooperate with you." Hotchkiss was born in Connecticut in 1826 (14 years older than Maxim). He worked for the Colt Patent Firearms Company in his early years. In 1856, he developed and patented a percussion rifled rifle. Around 1860, he also served as the director of the New York Arsenal. Hotchkiss improved the metal-cased fixed-loading bullet, but this invention was not taken seriously in the United States and was eventually adopted by France. Therefore, he went to France to settle in 1867. At this time, he had not yet had time to found the later famous factory in Saint Denis. Hotchkiss Company asked Lin Yizhe to send Japan and Italy to come to China. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel a little feverish on his face when he heard that Hotchkiss called himself "the greatest fashion designer in the East" twice. It seems that the power of underwear is far beyond my imagination! Lin Yizhe and Hotchkiss were walking and talking. He was so excited that he didn't notice that Xu Run behind him looked at him with approval and appreciation in his eyes. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù???¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Beijing, Forbidden City, Jianfu Palace. The Jianfu Palace area includes Jingyi Pavilion, Yanshou Pavilion, Huiyao Pavilion, Jiyun Pavilion, Bilin Pavilion, Miaolianhua Pond, Jicui Pavilion, Guangsheng Pavilion, Ninghui Pavilion, Xiangyun Pavilion, etc. It is where the treasures of the Qing Palace are stored. Main place. These pavilions are very majestic buildings. In addition to golden Buddhas, golden pagodas, various gold ritual instruments and Tibetan scriptures, there are also portraits and entertainment pictures of nine emperors of the Qing Dynasty, calligraphy and paintings of famous people from all over the world, and bronze utensils. , ancient porcelain and jade and other rare treasures. In addition, before the wedding of Emperor Tongzhi, in order to decorate the Chuxiu and Changshou Palaces, many treasures from these two palaces were also moved there. All gifts presented by officials from various places are also stored here. This can be said to be the place where the Qing Palace stored the most treasures. Now, in the storage of Jianfu Palace, there are a large number of treasures shipped all the way from France. After Napoleon III shipped 4,000 treasures originally belonging to the Qing royal family from the Old Summer Palace to Tianjin, Zhili Governor Zeng Guofan did not dare to neglect and immediately arranged for a special person to escort these treasures to Beijing under the stars. After the Ministry of Internal Affairs counted and inspected the treasures in books, they specially stored these treasures in a side hall of Jianfu Palace. Empress Dowager Cixi was overjoyed when she heard the news. She immediately brought Emperor Tongzhi, Prince Gong and other important ministers to come to appreciate the treasure. "Sixth Master, look, what are these?" Empress Dowager Cixi pointed to the twelve bronze animal statues placed in the middle of the hall and said to Prince Gong. "This is the twelve zodiac bronze heads of the water clock in front of the Haiyan Hall of the Old Summer Palace" Prince Gong looked at these bronze statues that had gone through vicissitudes of life, and tears oozed from the corners of his eyes. Haiyan Hall is one of the old scenes of Yuanmingyuan, built in the 24th year of Qianlong. The word "Haiyan" means "the river is clear and the sea is peaceful, the country is peaceful and the people are safe", which means that the water flow of the Yellow River is clear and the sea is calm. This term is used to describe peace in the world and has an auspicious connotation of praising world peace. The most famous facility of Haiyantang is the twelve zodiac water clock. The bronze animal heads in front of you are part of the water-powered clock from that time. The portraits of the Twelve Lives were originally placed on the 12 stone platforms on the north and south sides of the fan-shaped pool fountain in front of the Haiyan Hall of the Western Building in Yuanmingyuan. On the south bank are the rat, tiger, dragon, horse, monkey, and dog; on the north bank are the ox, the rabbit, the snake, the sheep, the rooster, and the pig. These portraits are all with animal heads and human bodies, about 5 meters high. The head is made of copper and the body is made of stone. The hollow is connected to a water spray pipe. Every other hour, the portrait representing that hour will spray water from its mouth; at noon, twelve There are fountains gushing out of the portrait's mouth at the same time, which is a spectacle. The bright sunlight shines in from the window and shines on these exquisite animal heads, causing them to flash with black-gold light and look lifelike. Despite the vicissitudes of time, these bronze statues have not rusted at all. Originally, these zodiac bronze statues were wearing robe wearing robes. The heads were cast by copper, the cast workers were fine, and the folds and fluff on the beast head were clear and realistic. The reason why there is no rust is that the material used to cast the animal head is red copper refined by the Qing court at that time. It has a deep color on the outside and a polished interior. It can last for hundreds of years without rusting, which is a unique feat. At that time, these animal heads were carefully crafted by the craftsmen of the manufacturing office. Not only were the casters fine-tuned, but their surfaces were also carved with fine chiseling. The animal hair and other details on the statues were all carved with precision. It is clear and lifelike, and key parts such as the nose, eyes, ears, and wrinkles on the nose and neck are all rendered very delicately, without any sloppiness, showing a very high level of craftsmanship. And unlike traditional Chinese freehand portraits, they are made very lifelike and have a strong realistic style. It can be said that they have both strong traditional Chinese beauty and the characteristics of Western plastic arts. "I remember back then, the twelve zodiac signs were arranged in a figure-eight shape on both sides of a pool in front of Haiyan Hall. Every day, these twelve zodiac signs would take turns spraying water, representing different times of the day, noon, twelve The statues will all shoot out at the same time, which is very spectacular." Empress Dowager Cixi thought of the time when she was celebrating the festival in Haiyantang, and said in a daze, "Master Liu, do you still remember?" Yi Xin looked at these bronze statues of animal heads and noticed them. Some bronze statues have signs of knocking on them. Thinking of the past when the British and French allied forces burned the Old Summer Palace, their expressions looked a little gloomy. It was when the Old Summer Palace was in flames and faced with the threat of foreign guns and artillery, he signed the humiliating "Beijing Treaty". "I didn't expect that after so many years, I could see the remains of the scenic spots of the past again" Empress Dowager Cixi choked up, "If Emperor Daxing could see the return of the national treasure, I don't know how to be happy" "Learning from copper, we can be correct. We can learn from history about clothes and hats." Prince Gong caressed the bronze beast head, with unspeakable sadness and anger in his words, "Today's return of the national treasure can serve as a lesson for today. What happened in the Xianfeng decade, especially the Tutu. The people should not forget the past. If we do not work hard to strengthen ourselves, we will never be in trouble in the future. I hope you will understand the future."The true love between China and foreign countries must be pragmatic and clear-minded and forget the reality, and be familiar with the situation and forget the long-term vision, then the country will be very lucky!" All the people in the world are so lucky! "Hearing Prince Gong's words, the important ministers who came to view the treasure fell to their knees one after another and all claimed that it was true. Emperor Tongzhi, who had not said a word, looked at Prince Gong and then at his mother, despite the displeasure in his mother's eyes. The color was fleeting, but it was still captured by his son, and I couldn¡¯t help but feel worried for Prince Gong. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªThe dividing line¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Text Chapter 122 Garden Work "Did you hear clearly, ministers?" Empress Dowager Cixi said calmly, "If you heard clearly, please get up. This is not a court meeting, so there is no need to be formal." The ministers thanked them and stood up, but Cixi did not look at them again. The prince instead took the treasure inventory and started looking through it. "The French monarch is also a very particular person. Everything he sent back is a masterpiece from the garden back then." Cixi looked through the inventory and suddenly exclaimed in surprise: "Ah, these 'forty scenes' The pictures are there too! Quickly, quickly! Find this album for me!" Upon hearing Cixi's instructions, Liu Chengyin quickly picked up a large volume of calligraphy and painting from the shelf where the calligraphy and painting were placed. , held it over respectfully. "There are more than 100 scenic spots in the Old Summer Palace, but unfortunately only 40 have been mapped. I think everyone has never seen it. Come, Liu Chengyin, open it for everyone to see." Empress Dowager Cixi ordered. "†ø¡ª¡ª" Two young eunuchs carried a long rosewood table and set it up. Liu Chengyin took a scroll, and he and the eunuch in charge slowly unfolded the scroll on the table. Before the destruction of the Old Summer Palace, there were more than 100 gardens, but only forty scenes were painted. Since the buildings, springs and rocks and other landscapes were painted in a realistic style, "Forty Scenes of the Old Summer Palace" can be said to be the most complete painting in the history of China. The most accomplished meticulous painting. This set of pictures was drawn by the most famous court painters Tang Dai, Shen Yuan, Leng Mei and others over a period of 11 years around the ninth year of Qianlong's reign (1744), according to the decree of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty Hongli. In 1860, when the British and French allied forces burned the Old Summer Palace, this set of precious painted drawings was looted by the French army and presented to Napoleon III. They were kept in the National Library in Paris and were all stamped with the collection seal of the library, becoming France's national treasure. "national treasure". This time, for the purpose of good relations between China and France, Napoleon III returned this magnificent set of masterpieces to China. After the "Forty Scenes of the Old Summer Palace" was painted, it was inscribed with poems by Emperor Qianlong and written by Wang Youdun, Minister of the Ministry of Industry. It has extremely high artistic value and historical and cultural value. The buildings, springs and other landscapes painted in "Forty Scenes of the Old Summer Palace" are all in a realistic style, so seeing "Forty Scenes of the Old Summer Palace" is like seeing the grand occasion of the Old Summer Palace. Today, Cixi let the important ministers who are viewing the treasure have a look at this This painting is equivalent to allowing them to visit the Old Summer Palace, which can be said to be an extra favor. As a picture scroll unfolded, a young eunuch sang the name of the scenery in the painting: "Just and bright!" "Diligent government and close relatives!" "Kiuzhou Qingyan!" "The moon is shining and the clouds are blooming!" " "Bitong Academy!" "Shangxia Tianguang!" "Changchun Fairy Hall!" "Wuling Spring! When the little eunuch reported "Spring Scenery in Wuling", Empress Dowager Cixi suddenly stepped forward and came to the scroll, stroking the picture with her hands, looking very excited. "Emperor, come and see!" Empress Dowager Cixi pointed to a garden building on the "Wuling Spring Scenery" scroll and said with some excitement, "Eniang was here when she was pregnant with you!" Emperor Tongzhi stepped forward and came. When I got to my mother's side, I looked at it carefully. "This is the 'Heaven and Earth, one family spring'." Empress Dowager Cixi recounted it like a treasure, "The name 'Heaven and earth, one family's spring' began in the Yongzheng Dynasty. The phrase 'Heaven and earth, one family's spring' was originally eulogized by ministers. It is the fourth part of Yang Juyuan's "Shengshou Wujiang Ci": "The Nine Gates of Yunshan, the Spring of the World and the Family"" "I remember that at that time, there was a painting by Gao Qipei. In December of the 11th year of Yongzheng's reign, the palace pavilion of "Heaven and Earth, a Family of Spring" was collected and stored, also known as "Shan Rong Shui State". There is also a plaque hanging on it. This plaque was originally hung in front of the back eaves of "Tiandi, Family of Spring", during the reign of Emperor Qianlong. In the first month of the fourth year, it was moved to the house and hung to the north. There is a bronze Medicine King Buddha in the hall. There is also a picture of "Many Sons" painted by Xu Yang in the 27th year of Qianlong's reign. The fifteenth room in the north of "Heaven and Earth Family Spring" is called "Quan Shi Ziyu". The imperial book "Mao Yu Zhai" hanging in this room was later changed to "Shui Rong Feng Cui" in the fifth year of Qianlong's reign. It was finally named "Quanshi Ziyu". The small courtyard in the northwest of the "Heaven and Earth Family Spring" hall is called "Xingshu Yuan". This is what I often call "Daya Zhai", here are "Hanmo Zhai" and "Sishun Zhai". , 'Jishantang' and 'Fushouren'en'" Emperor Tongzhi nodded repeatedly while listening to his mother's story, but did not notice that Prince Gong's face looked very ugly at this time. ¡°The residences of the concubines of the Daxing Emperor were all here: the three rooms on the west side of the main hall of the ¡®Heaven and Earth Family Spring¡¯ Palace were occupied by E Niang, who was still theConcubine, the women's lower room (that is, the working room of the palace maid) is in the south and west courtyard. In the three east and west rooms of the apse, there are people Zhen Gui and Rong Gui respectively. The five rooms on the east side of "Quanshi Ziyu" are occupied by Ming Changzai and Yinggui respectively, and the three or four rooms on the west side are occupied by Xin Changzai. The three main rooms of the 'Xingshu Courtyard' are occupied by Meigui. In the northwest and east courtyard, the third room in the rear principal room is occupied by concubines Li, and the three rooms in the front principal room are occupied by noble people. The three main rooms in front of the west courtyard are occupied by concubines Wan. All the concubines, concubines and maids went out to the nearby south room or wing room. In "Heaven and Earth, One Family", each concubine's dormitory hall is equipped with beds and fire pits, carpets, bed rugs, curtains, and mattresses. When the weather is hot in the summer, mats are spread. The palace has to install a swing every spring" Hearing that the Empress Dowager Cixi explained the details of "Spring of the World, the Earth, the Family" so clearly to Emperor Tongzhi, many ministers understood it at this time. Wen Xiang and several military ministers agreed in unison. Looking at Prince Gong, Prince Gong¡¯s face had turned livid. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù In the yard, Li Hongzhang looked at the red clouds on the horizon while talking to him. Sheng Xuanhuai started chatting. "Lin Yizhe is extremely smart, but he may not have thought that this time he would cause the Master to return the national treasure, but it would cause a big trouble for the Sixth Master. "Li Hongzhang leaned back on his chair and glanced at Sheng Xuanhuai, but said no more. "Yes! The wind comes from the Three Seas, and the rain comes from the clear ripples. "After listening to Li Hongzhang's words, the two characters "Gardener" suddenly appeared in Sheng Xuanhuai's mind. "Since the last winter and summer months, the Empress Dowager has had this discussion. The lower official is afraid that some of the gentlemen in the center will be interested in flattery for the sake of being favored. , In that case, the Sixth Prince will no longer have the view of Taiping Lake" Sheng Xuanhuai nodded and sighed. "The wind comes from the Three Seas, and the rain comes from the clear ripples! "Li Hongzhang sighed, "This time it's coming so hard, Master Six may not be able to stop it. " Officials in the Qing Dynasty used argot to answer questions. It often takes some research and analysis to understand the original meaning of the words. The words Sheng Xuanhuai just said are the simplest metaphors. "The wind rises from the three seas, and the rain comes from the three seas. To put it bluntly, the phrase "come from Qingyi" is actually a simple word "garden worker"! Ever since the British and French allied forces invaded the capital in the 10th year of Xianfeng, forcing Emperor Wenzong to avoid Rehe, the situation in the Qing Dynasty has been There were endless turmoil surrounding two major political issues. One of them was, of course, Westernization. Since April of the third year of Tongzhi, Prince Gong, as Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, led Wen Xiang and other important military ministers to write the "Preparation for Tongzhi Foreign Affairs" and clearly stated " The way to govern a country lies in self-improvement. After assessing the situation, self-improvement is based on military training, and military training is based on weapon making" After the new national policy, the Qing Dynasty began a vigorous Westernization Movement. In addition to the halo of the Westernization cause, the Qing Empire There is always another big political thing in the political situation that is not humane, but it can cause headaches for the Westernization leaders from Prince Zigong to Li Hongzhang, but there is nothing they can do about it - the British and French forces invaded in the 10th year of Xianfeng! , not only forced the Holy Spirit to hunt north, but also set fire to the three mountains and five gardens in the west of Beijing-Wanshou Mountain, Yuquan Mountain, Xiangshan Mountain, and Qingyi Garden, Old Summer Palace, Changchun Garden, Jingming Garden, and Jingyi Garden. The garden - was completely burned (burning the Old Summer Palace is actually just a general term)! I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s because the Aixinjueluo family came from a bitter and cold place outside the Pass. Anyway, since the reign of Shengzu, the Qing Dynasty Every emperor of the past dynasties would go to the three mountains and five gardens in the suburbs of Beijing to escape the heat and listen to the government. As the saying goes, "the emperor's family affairs are state affairs" - since the three mountains and five gardens have been burned down, it is natural to rebuild the gardens in the suburbs of Beijing. It became a major national affairs matter that was almost as important as Western Affairs. The Empress Dowager Cixi had the idea of ??building a garden very early. In the sixth year of Tongzhi, she first consulted the Military Aircraft Department about the project and cost of rebuilding the Old Summer Palace. Her plan. Immediately, there was a joint boycott led by Prince Yi Gong, including the imperial ministers and all the military ministers. The reason was very simple. With the little money in the treasury, if the garden work was done, it would not be able to carry out Westernization. And if it could not do Westernization, the Qing Dynasty would have Danger of overthrow! It should be noted that the "Three Seas" project alone required at least 2 million taels of silver! The Qing Dynasty's treasury was so embarrassed that it was impossible to provide it. Cixi saw that her idea was strongly opposed by the ministers. She objected, and at the same time knew that the treasury had no money, so if she did not persist, the matter would be settled. But in fact, this idea has never stopped in her mind. A little fuller, this time Lin Yizhe helped the French emperor return 4,000 old treasures from the Old Summer Palace, which again aroused her idea of ??repairing the garden! "It was really bad when he returned these treasures. " Sheng Xuanhuai sighed. "In fact, I can't blame Lin Yizhe for this matter. Even if he doesn't try to persuade the Dharma Master to return the national treasure, this garden will still have to be repaired one day.?. Li Hongzhang sighed, "It's just a matter of time." Nowadays, Westernization has been achieved in various places, and the national treasury is slightly full. This time Lin Yizhe helped the French Emperor return 4,000 old treasures of the Old Summer Palace, which aroused her idea of ??building a garden! "When he returned these treasures, he returned Really bad. "Sheng Xuanhuai sighed. Text Chapter 123: Find ways to attract sponsorship "Ever since Supervisor An was executed, the Empress Dowager and the Sixth Master are no longer a monolith. The Sixth Master is at loggerheads with the Empress Dowager again over the matter of repairing the garden. The rift is getting deeper and deeper. As time goes by, if things are not kept in order one day, there will be a breakup. Landslides and tsunamis" Li Hongzhang sighed, "If the Sixth Master is not in office, and if the successor is ignorant of the general trend, the Western affairs will probably die prematurely" "Yes! Zeng Dishuai is not in good health now. The Sixth Master and Zeng Dishuai are both gone, and the central government has no one who can control the overall situation. This foreign affairs really cannot be carried out" Sheng Xuanhuai imagined the scene without Prince Gong and Zeng Guofan, and couldn't help but shudder. "Lin Yizhe is still young and inexperienced. After going through such a storm this time, I think he has become more mature." Li Hongzhang said, "If time passes, he may not be the mainstay of this Westernization in the future." "Your Excellency has a relationship with Lin Yizhe. When exchanging letters, it is better to remind him in the letter so that he will not make the same mistake again. "Sheng Xuanhuai suggested, "If you wait until the incident comes, it will be too late." What you are saying is that I will write a letter and send it to him, so that he will not know that Mr. Liu is currently troubled by the treasures he got back." Li Hongzhang got up and returned to the study. Sheng Xuanhuai followed closely, and without waiting for Li Hongzhang's instructions, he started laying paper and polishing ink for him. Within a few days, this letter was delivered to Lin Yizhe. " After receiving the handwritten instructions and making detailed plans, he went to the capital to show his entourage. He handed the letter to Jing Sheng (Minister of Military Aircraft Shen Guifen) for inspection in the same year and presented it to his residence. He went abroad to learn shipbuilding and sailing. The deacons should preside over the review, and there should be no restrictions. As the funds for ship maintenance and overseas voyages are insufficient, it is still hoped that the division ships will be abolished to maintain steamships. If it is feasible in the near future, it will be allocated gradually. The General Administration may request the matter to be handled, or it may be urged by external parties. If there is no problem with the coastal defense, it seems that it can be dealt with calmly, but it is also considered that the parties concerned in Jiangsu and Guangdong are not able to comply with the matter." It is said that the machine will consume coal. When Tang Jingxing and Sheng Xingsun arrive in Tianjin, we will discuss the matter again. There is no one to take him there, and there is no money to help him. The telegraph fee is huge and it is shameful that he has failed to realize his ambition." Zeng Shuai, Ding Fu and Bucai Baozou were able to disappear This time, the Dharma Lord returned the national treasure, and the two palaces were very happy, which was of great benefit to you, but it was very harmful to Zi De. After Hai Fu was killed, the rift between the Queen Mother and Gong Di deepened. The Queen Mother had wanted to build a garden for a long time, but Gong Di repeatedly refused because of the lack of national power. This time, you gave the Queen Mother a good topic. If Gong Di refused, she would be worried about losing her position, and her Westernization would be lost. The person who presided over it; if you follow it, the country's financial resources will be insufficient, and the Westernization is also in danger of being ruined;I think about it at night, there is no way to solve it, what can I do!" Lin Yizhe read this slightly accusatory letter from Li Hongzhang. He knew that he had caused a lot of trouble for Prince Gong this time, so he couldn't help but smile. Of course he knew very well about the grudges between Prince Gong Yixin and Empress Dowager Cixi. In fact, Cixi¡¯s suppression of Prince Gong had already begun before the murder of Ande Hai. The Empress Dowager Cixi formed an alliance with Prince Gong Yixin during the "Xinyou Coup" and they always got along well. However, as Prince Gong's status continued to rise and his fame and power grew, he caused the Empress Dowager Cixi's uneasiness. . So Empress Dowager Cixi began to crack down on him and restrict his power. On the fifth day of March in the fourth year of Tongzhi (1865), editor Cai Shouqi impeached Prince Gong, saying that he had seized power, accepted bribes, and acted favoritistically. Empress Dowager Cixi immediately ordered an investigation. Seven days later, he was dismissed on the grounds that he "has no authority over the emperor." Councilor, king and all other offices. The ministers of the DPRK and the Central Government interceded, and the Empress Dowager Cixi allowed him to walk in the inner court and manage the affairs of various countries, but his duties as king of political affairs were never restored. In the eighth year of Tongzhi, Yi Xin supported Emperor Tongzhi and requested an order from Empress Dowager Ci'an to kill Empress Dowager Cixi's trusted eunuch Ande Hai. This made Cixi jealous and knew that her power was not stable. Although Ci'an usually does nothing, she has a high prestige. Once she and Prince Gong join forces, they can put huge pressure on herself. Therefore, after the Andehai incident, Cixi had always paid great attention to consolidating her power, and therefore had always been quite vigilant and defensive towards Prince Gong. Prince Gong's repeated opposition to Cixi's garden construction further aggravated her mood. In fact, the Empress Dowager Cixi herself knew that the entire project of rebuilding Yuanmingyuan was huge and beyond the reach of the current national strength. What she wholeheartedly wanted to cultivate was her "birthplace" - "Heaven, Earth and Family", so that she could have a place to retire and rest after returning to power. The cost of this project is actually not too much. In Lin Yizhe's view, as the strongest supporter of the Westernization Movement, if Prince Gong could make some changes in this matter and bridge the rift with Empress Dowager Cixi caused by the Andehai Incident, it would be of great benefit to the country. Lin YizheI even thought about whether I could help the Empress Dowager Cixi realize her dream of "spring of the world and the whole family" by trying to help her, gain the support of the heroine who controls the state affairs, and realize her dream of a strong country! The reason why he had such an idea was that when Lin Yizhe was impeached by the officials for "having liaison with the French chieftain", Xu Run reminded him that Cixi might help him block it for the sake of the "Heaven, Earth, Family, Spring" porcelain set. Secondly, it is due to his profound knowledge of antique collection. He knew that throughout her life, Cixi cherished the "spring of the world and the family" deeply. During the Guangxu period, not only did the Jingdezhen Royal Kiln Factory produce a large number of exquisite porcelain with the "Dayazhai" hall mark, but also the palace money awarded to her ministers was It was cast with the words "Daya", and even the words "Heaven, Earth, Family, Spring" were engraved on the large copper vat used to put out fires in the Forbidden City! Now, Li Hongzhang¡¯s letter made him start to formally think about the possibility of turning this idea into reality. Lin Yizhe put down Li Hongzhang's letter, took the account list of "Lin's Underwear Company" from Europe and started reading it. He calculated carefully and finally shook his head. After getting the first income of more than 7,000 pounds, the second amount of Lin's company's operating income that Sarah sent soared to more than 20,000 pounds. Relying on these incomes and Qiao Zhiyong's capital turnover help, Lin Yizhe made the ship The government successfully got rid of the operational crisis. Although there is still a surplus of this money, and the business income from Europe is still rising, it is obviously not enough to cover the big hole in the garden. Lin Yizhe put down the list, then flipped through the letter written to him by Chen Hongsala and his wife, and suddenly an electric light flashed in his mind! He immediately took out all the letters, placed them on the table, and searched for something between the lines. "So that's it" After comparing all the letters, Lin Yizhe suddenly realized. He thought for a while, put away all the letters, and then started writing a reply to Li Hongzhang. "I received the letter from Hui and told me everything. I felt deeply uneasy. I stayed awake for several nights, thinking about a solution day and night to relieve the difficulties in Gongdi. Fortunately, I got somethingI secretly thought that the Empress Dowager did not want to build the whole garden. Just the old residence of "Tiandi Jiachun" is not a big expense, so Gongdi should not refuse it. At present, the state is not enough, but in a few months, I should make some arrangements overseas. I would like to trouble my brother to speak for Gongdi ¡­¡± ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù UK, London, Chen¡¯s Manor. "Father, I just got the news from the Pan family. Mr. Pan wants to sell off his ancestral home." Chen Hong said to Chen Tingxuan. "Oh, that means that Mr. Pan's life in Guangzhou is really unbearable." Chen Tingxuan sighed and sat down. "I didn't expect that Pan Shicheng would reach this point today" "Yes! This thing is really weird. His Pan family has been running the salt industry there. Last year, the business was good, but this year, for some reason, it suddenly "He is in trouble because his stall is too big and his money circulation fails." Chen Tingxuan said, "He still doesn't understand that it is impossible to be both a businessman and an official." Chen Tingxuan is talking about Mr. Pan. It is Pan Shicheng, the head of the thirteen-line Pan family who still lives in Guangzhou. Pan Shicheng, whose courtesy name is Deshe, is also known as the owner of Haishan Fairy Hall. Pan Shicheng's grandfather Pan Zhengwei was a salt merchant. Zhengwei's eldest son, third son, eighth son, and twelfth son went to Guangdong to do business and lived separately in Guidi. The eighth son Zhengchou lived in the tenth house outside Taipingmen. Pan Shicheng was born in the ninth year of Jiaqing in the Qing Dynasty (1804). By the time Pan Shicheng arrived, the Pan family had been engaged in the salt industry for three generations, and the family business had gradually grown in scale. Pan Shicheng was a smart businessman who chose the path of becoming famous in the imperial examination, serving as an official and a businessman, and relying on his power to make money. He is diligent in reading and seeking fame. In the twelfth year of Daoguang's reign (1832), 28-year-old Pan Shicheng went to Beijing to take the examination, and passed the Shuntian Township Examination as deputy tribute. He donated a huge sum of money to help the famine-stricken people in Beijing, and many people were saved. He was awarded the title of Juren, and was specially awarded the title of Doctor of the Ministry of Punishment. He also donated money to suppress the Yao uprising in Lianshan, Guangdong. In the same year, Emperor Daoguang issued an edict to commend the merchants and salt merchants who donated taels of silver to suppress the "riots and troubles in the mountains of Guangdong". Among them, "Pan Shicheng, an extra doctor of the Ministry of Health and Punishment, donated 20,000 taels, and the work will be discussed by the ministry as usual." Pan Shicheng became famous in one fell swoop, and famous celebrities in Beijing followed him. According to the county annals: "Celebrities from all over the country rushed to visit him" and "people from home and abroad delayed their visits because they regretted not knowing him." He became friends with Lingui Chen Changji, Yuan He and Chen Zhonglin, both of whom were famous Lingnan scholars in Beijing. After that, Pan Shicheng returned to Guangdong. As a well-known figure in the capital and seeking to hold an official position, as a gentleman and wealthy businessman, he had close contacts with prominent political figures and local officials in Guangdong. Among them, there were 8 prime ministers, 6 taishi, 8 ministers, 10 ministers, 18 Zhijun (governors), 11 Fangbo (chief envoys), and 13 Zhongcheng (governors). They had served as editors of the Hanlin Academy, There were 59 compilers and editors, and the rest were priests, prefects, observers, andSenior officials such as the army, imperial ministers, imperial ministers, etc. In terms of imperial examination background, there are 5 top candidates, 5 second place candidates, 4 top candidates, and 17 Jinshi candidates. These people include not only political dignitaries, but also elegant people and literati, such as Lin Zexu, Guo Shangxian, Zhang Yuesong, Tang Yifen, Yao Yuanzhi, Wu Rongguang, Deng Tingzhen, etc. Most of them had public and private contacts with Pan Shicheng, and they had close contacts. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 124 It¡¯s not easy to come back Pan Shicheng took advantage of his identity and contacts to not only engage in salt business, but also undertake arms production and help with foreign affairs. Before and after the First Opium War, the foreign merchants in the Thirteenth Industry were severely weakened by the war between China and Britain, and their lives were not easy. However, Pan Shicheng made a fortune by undertaking coastal defense and warships. When Pan Shicheng was in charge of the military industry and coastal defense, he took the initiative to donate money to build additional warships, and donated 80,000 taels of anti-British military pay at one time. He was praised as "the most dedicated gentleman among the gentlemen of Guangdong Province." Deng Tingzhen was testing cannon at Shimen and invited him to watch. The Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi was hesitant about building the Humen Coastal Defense Project, "for fear of spending tens of thousands of dollars on useless work." Later, he turned to Pan Shicheng for advice and funding, and the project was completed. Therefore, he admired Pan Shicheng's "anxious attitude" and wrote a letter Ask him to "take care of me at all times." In February of the 21st year of Daoguang's reign (1841), the British army broke through Humen and Guangzhou was in danger. Lin Zexu, who had been dismissed from his post at that time, decided to invest in self-employed soldiers to fight the enemy. Inspired and driven by Lin Zexu, the patriotic gentry and businessmen in Guangzhou donated money and hired brave men one after another. Pan Shicheng took the initiative to pay the wages for Guangyi Bank to recruit 300 brave men. For this reason, Lin Zexu wrote a special letter to him, saying, "Your donation to defend the city wall is a righteous act." "If the people employed by Guang Yixing were to be provided with funds by your honour, it would be unsettling and unreasonable, and it would be inconsistent with other places." If the money is not transferred uniformly, there is no way to treat others. I will return the original silver to the Taiwan government and pray for the return of the money. I am deeply grateful for the kindness. I hope you will not be too humble. I pray for victory." Pan Shicheng believed that "if you want to defeat the enemy, you must make his cannons, and if you want to make his cannons, you must first make his ships." Therefore, he did not hesitate to hire the foreigner Renres at a high salary of 5,000 taels of silver per month to make mines, build warships, and cast cannons. 65,000 taels of silver. The mines produced became a powerful weapon for attacking ships that year, and 20 mines and 400 kilograms of gunpowder were also transported to Dagukou Fortress in Tianjin for exercises. He also compiled and drew the "Illustrated Notes on Attacking Ships and Mines", which was awarded by the imperial edict. Pan Shicheng was highly relied upon by the officials in Guangdong because of his preparations for defense and salary, and he repeatedly expressed his achievements to the court. Emperor Daoguang repeatedly issued edicts and commendations: "This Taoist priest Pan Shicheng has been repeatedly rewarded with flowers and feathers and given the title of inspector. How to reward him further will be reported to the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi at his discretion, waiting for my kindness." Soon. , according to the memorial, Pan Shicheng was awarded the title of Chief Envoy. In the Qing Dynasty, the highest official title that foreign merchants could receive was the third-grade title, and the chief envoy was from the second-grade title. Pan Shicheng earned the title due to merit, and his status was very prominent. The imperial court rewarded Pan Shicheng generously, and later ordered him to be granted actual duties. In the twenty-sixth year of Daoguang's reign (1846), he was successively appointed to the posts of Jingdao in Pingqing, Gansu, and Wuyudao, Guiping, Guangxi. However, Pan Shicheng did not want to take up the post. They both passed the governor of Guangdong to "supervise the unfinished warships in seven provinces" and " He stayed in Guangdong on the grounds of "helping with foreign affairs". The following year, Emperor Daoguang specially appointed Pan Shicheng as salt transport envoy to Guangdong and Guangdong. He refused on the grounds that he was an "unusual number" and "non-divided" from the salt department of the province, and instead appointed him salt transport envoy to Zhejiang. "Acanthus" is the reason for staying. In addition to resigning as the salt transport envoy of the two provinces due to "unreasonable separation", Pan Shicheng also resigned from his commission three times and never left Guangdong. When Pan Shicheng was 54 years old, he accepted an official order and went north to negotiate. The Sino-British Treaty of Nanjing signed during the Opium War stipulated that five ports including Guangzhou and Shanghai should be opened as treaty ports. British merchants "should pay import and export goods taxes and fees, and all should be agreed upon in an impartial manner." The following year, China and Britain signed the "Five-port Trade Attachment and Settlement Clauses" (i.e., the "Humen Treaty") in Humen, and attached the "Customs Tariff Rules" to set tax rates for the classification of export goods. Fifteen years later, in the eighth year of Xianfeng (1858) during the Second Opium War, the Qing government, under the intimidation of the British and French gunboats approaching Tianjin, signed the Sino-British and Sino-French "Tianjin Treaty", and later in Shanghai, with Britain, the United States, France and other countries respectively signed the "Regulations on the aftermath of the Trade Charter" to modify tax rules and reduce tax rates. Pan Shicheng was called to negotiate matters involving trade in Guangzhou, which shows his status as a businessman in the political world. After that, he "returned to his home to support his illness" and never came back. Pan Shicheng is known locally as "a person who loves righteousness but is generous with his wealth and generous in local charitable deeds". The first is disaster relief and poverty relief. Disasters often occur in Guangdong. Pan Shicheng donated money for disaster relief more than once. He also advocated cowpox vaccination. He suggested that the government, relatives and friends promote cowpox vaccination, and purchased imported foreign vaccination knives for them and delivered foreign vaccination. People from all walks of life and patients praised his "immeasurable merits." As for his daily friends and close friends who needed help from the poor, weddings and funerals, or those who were in need of medical treatment, he would be willing to help generously. Like many Chinese businessmen who have successfully made a fortune, Pan Shicheng then built a large garden building and built his own luxurious manor, Haishan Xianguan. "From the ninth year of Daoguang (1829) to the fifth year of Tongzhi (1866), it lasted for thirty-seven years." This garden was built in Pantang outside the west gate of Guangzhou. It was originally called Lixiang Garden because of the lychees planted all over the garden. Because of the tree. There is a plaque hanging on the gate of the garden "Haishan Immortal Pavilion" and a couplet "Famous mountains on the sea, old Immortal Pavilion". The couplet and plaque were written by Qiying, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. Therefore, this garden is often called "Haishan Fairy Pavilion". The garden imitates Jiangnan gardens, with Mei Pavilion, Snow Pavilion, Small Exquisite Room, Wenhai Tower, etc. Surrounded by walls, there are verandahs and pavilions, and stone carvings are inlaid along the walls. They are all famous monuments since the Jin and Tang Dynasties. The calligraphy of contemporary celebrities is dizzying. , like visiting the stele gallery. Pan Shicheng collected many antiques and cultural relics in Haishan Fairy Hall, including many Song and Yuan versions of ancient books and Han and Jin steles. His collection of epigraphs, ancient inscriptions, ancient books and ancient paintings is known as "the best in eastern Guangdong". seamountXianguan has attracted many celebrities with its rich Lingnan garden characteristics and unique cultural taste. Xian Yuqing, a recent scholar, said that he was "a poet and scholar for a time, and his meetings with writers and wine were almost useless". Because of Pan Shicheng¡¯s special status, Haishan Fairy Hall not only became a place for dignitaries to come and go and literati to sing and sing, but also became a diplomatic occasion. As a gentleman and wealthy businessman, Pan Shicheng assisted officials in Guangdong in handling barbarian diplomacy and participated in meetings with foreign envoys and negotiation activities. Haishan Fairy Hall became an informal place for senior officials of the Qing Dynasty to receive diplomatic envoys and businessmen from Europe and the United States. The ceremonies where Qi Shan met with Yi Lu, Qi Ying met with the French Consul in Guangzhou, La Dimonton, and the first U.S. Imperial Envoy to China, Yi Huaye, handed over his credentials to Qi Ying were all held in the museum. ¡°But there is no such thing as a banquet that lasts forever, and the battles between officialdom and shopping malls are even more fierce and unpredictable. Pan Shicheng was engaged in business as an official and a gentry. Although he was good at management and did many good deeds, he encountered changes again and again in his later years and never recovered. "I heard that he has sold his former residence in Shishifu for 38,000 taels of silver, which shows that he is so short of money that he has sold his former residence. The salt business was originally a profitable business, so why did he lose so much that it went bankrupt? "No one knows the reason yet," Chen Hong said. "This money can only make money if it is circulated," Chen Tingxuan said. "He is good at providing disaster relief, building roads, helping the court raise troops, and all kinds of apportionments. No matter how much he makes, he will not be able to make money." , He couldn't stand this kind of tossing. I persuaded him to leave the Qing Dynasty and retreat overseas, but he refused to listen, and now it's over." "Indeed, Pan Shicheng, who became a red-top businessman, instantly became a great public philanthropist. A plutocrat of military development and a selfless sponsor of the central government's finances. Pan Shicheng had to pay for road paving, disaster relief, and cowpox vaccination; he had to pay for the development of mines and shipbuilding, and then transferred it to the Qing government for free or at a small profit; he still had to pay for the Qing government to raise and deploy troops. A red hat in exchange for a tired body, this is something Pan Shicheng did not expect. If he is still happy to pay back to his father and fellow villagers, such as paving roads and providing disaster relief, it is indeed an unbearable burden in his life for him to share the responsibility for projects that should have been supported by government financial allocations. Pan Shicheng was an official and businessman, but no Qing official could be surrounded by endless apportionment like him. A red top in exchange for a dumb loss, Pan Shicheng obviously has no other options. He must stick to his wealth and never leave Guangdong, which is an almost pathological manifestation of this mentality. Rather than waiting for your money to be dispersed, it is better to find ways to help yourself. Since liquid assets are easy to be withdrawn, let all assets be "fixed". So this is why Pan Shicheng spent huge sums of money to build the Haishan Immortal Pavilion. "Isn't there an ancestral motto of the Pan family: I'd rather be a dog than a business leader. The Qing Dynasty still treats businessmen as lowly, so I think it's better not to go back." Chen Tingxuan sighed, "Lest we end up with peace." He, Pan Shicheng, ended up like him. " "That's not necessarily the case. His son has inquired from many sources, such as Shanxi merchant Qiao Zhiyong and Huizhou merchant Hu Guangyong. They are doing well now. Of course, they must have strong backers in the court," Chen Hong said. Now there is no one to rely on in the court, so there is no one to rely on. " "Yes! It's better to have a big tree! Why did Hu Guangyong become so prosperous because he had a big tree like Zuo Zongtang?" He said with emotion, "It is the same truth at home and abroad in ancient and modern times. If your wife's natal family is not close to the political leaders of various countries, it will be difficult for them to get rich." "So, when we return to our hometown to develop, we have to find big trees." Chen Hong He also sighed, "It's just that since the founding of the Qing Dynasty, it has emphasized agriculture and neglected commerce and devalued workers. It's not like the Western countries where industry and commerce are the first. If we can change from the Western countries, it will be no problem to return to our homeland." "By the way, Lin Kunyu has been around these days. Are there no more letters coming?" Chen Tingxuan suddenly thought of Lin Yizhe and asked Chen Hong. "No, but I heard a while ago that the Emperor sent the treasures that originally belonged to the Old Summer Palace, and it seems to be related to him," Chen Hong said. "I heard that he was impeached by many officials for this and almost died. I don't want to ask in person. , has asked Sara to write to Wan'er to inquire about the details. A reply will arrive in the next few days. " "It may be because of the newspaper matter he did last time, otherwise the Emperor would not have made such a big effort. , If the two countries have good relations, the business opportunities will be unlimited. I heard that Her Majesty the Queen also plans to follow the example of the French Emperor," Chen Tingxuan said, "If it weren't for him, we would have made two hundred million pounds in vain. So he. You must pay close attention to what I'm told and don't be careless." ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 125 The route to superiority The father and son were talking, "Master, Master, Madam wants you to come over quickly, saying there is something urgent." A servant came to report. "Eighty percent of it is about this." Chen Tingxuan nodded and said to Chen Hong. Chen Tingxuan¡¯s wife Pan Jinxuan is the eldest daughter of the Pan family and Pan Shicheng¡¯s sister. The father and son came to the back hall, where Mrs. Pan was weeping. "Mom, what happened?" Although Chen Hong already knew why his mother was sad, he still asked eagerly. "Something happened at your uncle's placethe government is going to raid his Haishan Immortal Pavilion" Pan cried. "How did it get to this point? Didn't Deshe always run the salt industry?" Chen Tingxuan asked. "He doesn't know what evil he has fallen into in the past few years. He has become obsessed with antiques, epigraphy, calligraphy, calligraphy, and inscriptions. As long as he likes it, he will spend a lot of money. As a result, he now doesn't even have any money for turnover. At this time, because he has no money to donate to the Western Expedition, , angered the government, and was falsely accused of smuggling opium. As a result" Pan said her sadness and started crying again, "I heard that the family has been sealed and the person has been imprisoned. It seems that he was also tortured. " "Donate to pay for the Western Expedition?" Chen Tingxuan and his son were secretly shocked when they heard this. "Don't the people back home have any ideas?" Chen Tingxuan asked. "No, Gui Ji and Guorong (Pan Shicheng's son) wrote letters, asking us to help and see if we can redeem the person" Pan said with sobs. "They didn't say how much money they were going to donate?" Chen Tingxuan was keenly aware of something and asked immediately. Pan did not answer, but cried and handed a letter to Chen Tingxuan. Chen Tingxuan opened the letter and read it. The letter was not long. He read it quickly and handed the letter to Chen Hong. "Hmph, it actually costs one million taels. This official of the Qing Dynasty is still greedy." He snorted calmly. Chen Hong was shocked again after hearing his father's words. He immediately took the letter and read it. After a while, Chen Hong's face changed. "This is unreasonable! How can the entire Western Expedition payment be paid to my uncle's family? And this is only one million taels! Is Zuo Zongtang being too bullying?" Chen Hong said angrily. "If these one million taels can really be donated to the army to help the country expel foreigners and keep the people of Xinjiang safe, I will admit it." Chen Tingxuan sighed, "But I am afraid that if this money gets into their hands, it will all be given to those corrupt officials. The corrupt officials have enriched their own pockets, and there is no need to go to the right place. " "Sir, this money is a small thing, but if this person is gone" Pan heard that Chen Tingxuan seemed unwilling to pay the money, and she couldn't help but burst into tears. , "Master, we can't just ignore the situation!" "I didn't say we didn't save the money! Isn't this what we want to do!" Chen Tingxuan paused and sighed, "I don't feel sorry for the money, I'm afraid that the money is If you give it to them, you can't save them! What's the use of giving money to them? The Pan family, the Wu family, and the Lu family have never encountered this before!" The family knew that what her husband said was right. She recalled what happened to the Pan family's ancestors before they left the Qing Dynasty, and she couldn't help but burst out in sorrow. Chen Hong was concerned when he saw his mother was in grief, but he didn't know how to comfort her. And just when he was at a loss, Sarah hurriedly walked in. Sarah's face was full of joy when she entered the door, but when she saw her mother-in-law crying loudly, she couldn't help being stunned. She quickly stepped forward to her mother-in-law, comforted her mother-in-law softly, and asked Chen Hong. look. Chen Hong stepped forward to comfort his mother with him, and handed the letter in his hand to Sara. Sara immediately opened the letter and read it. Chen Hong noticed that Sara was holding another letter in her hand, and couldn't help but feel a little strange. . After Sarah read the letter, she subconsciously looked at the other letter in her hand and began to think deeply, as if she had not heard the conversation of the three people around her. "This one million taels of silver is just a donation for the Western Expedition. The letter also said that after all the planning, 500,000 taels are still needed. The Pan family can only raise 300,000 taels now. It means that we need to help this 1.2 million taels. These officials are simply robbing them!" Chen Tingxuan said bitterly, "And it's hard to tell whether they can get people out if they spend this money!" "Master, they can't help it! If we can't handle this, let's do it, okay?" Pan said sadly, "Don't we have people in the government? Aren't Wan'er's father and husband both officials of the court? Let them find a way. "Can't you?" "Wan'er's father was almost exiled to Xinjiang because of his failure to suppress the rebellion. He has not yet recovered. It is difficult to protect himself. You can't do this!" Chen Tingxuan! Thinking of what happened to Chen Shi, I sighed heavily.With a cry, "Wan'er's husband is just a small shipping assistant. He can't connect to the center. Where can we find a way out?" "No, father, Lin Youluzi! He can help us this time!" Sara suddenly said She said excitedly, "Oh! God! Great! All problems can be solved easily!" She hugged her mother-in-law Pan, "Don't worry, mother, my uncle can definitely be rescued!" "Do you have a way? Tell me quickly. Say it quickly!" Mrs. Pan always knew that her foreign daughter-in-law was full of tricks. When she heard that she had a solution, she immediately stopped her sorrow and asked hurriedly. "Father, mother, Hong, please take a look at this letter first." Sara shook another letter in her hand, "This is written by Wan'er. Of course, there are some contents, I think it was Lin's instruction. " Chen Tingxuan stepped forward to take the letter and opened it with some doubts. Pan and Chen Hong gathered around him, and the three of them read it together. Chen Wan¡¯s reply was mainly to answer Sara¡¯s question about Lin Yizhe¡¯s ¡°liaison with the French chief¡±. She thanked Sara for her concern and also sent greetings to the Chen family. It was a typical family letter. However, at the end of the letter, Chen Wan unexpectedly mentioned the Empress Dowager Cixi's lack of money to repair the garden: "the Empress Dowager did not want to repair the entire garden, but only liked a few places such as 'Heaven and Earth, One Family Spring', in order to support her after returning to power. Kun Yu said to Wan'er that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and Wan'er thought to herself that if her uncle and grandpa could do so, she would be rejected by Prince Gong and his courtiers. The donation will pay off and help the Queen Mother repair one or two of the old gardens. The cost is not huge. First, it can relieve the Queen Mother's worries and Prince Gong's worries. Secondly, with the protection of the Queen Mother, Prince Gong, there will be unlimited business opportunities, and the family and friends will be able to return to the motherland. Wouldn¡¯t it be beautiful to be reunited? " After reading this letter, Chen Tingxuan, his wife and Chen Hong all suddenly realized. Of course they knew that although the letter was written by Chen Wan, it was definitely at the instruction of Lin Yizhe! Lin Yizhe now gave them another brilliant idea! "Lin Kunyu wants us to fund the construction of the Queen Mother's garden and use it as an opportunity to return to the Qing Dynasty." Chen Tingxuan said, "This is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" "Good boy, did you just say, Can we take this opportunity to rescue your old uncle?" Pan was worried about Pan Shicheng's safety, and asked Sarah hurriedly before Chen Tingxuan finished speaking. "Yes! Mother, we can definitely take this opportunity to rescue him, and we don't need to pay so much money to those corrupt officials who extorted uncle's family." Sarah said, "The money for repairing the garden is one million taels. We had enough money, so we used the money to help the Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty repair the garden, and at the same time we privately requested a pardon for my uncle. When the Empress Dowager was happy, she would definitely agree. With this method, we not only opened the door to the royal family, but also saved my uncle. , and saved a lot of money, it can be said that it is a matter of killing three birds with one stone. " "It's good, this method is good, it is much better than using money to fill those 'bottomless pits', and you have a quick mind." After hearing this, Chen Tingxuan nodded repeatedly, "This Lin Kunyu is indeed amazing." "This is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In fact, we can let other families join in." Chen Hong expanded Sara's plan. "I don't know how many landscapes the Empress Dowager wants to build. If the Thirteen Banks and their families agree to build one, they can all go back." "Don't think so far ahead. The stalls are too big, which is not a good thing. Your uncle's appearance is proof of this. . "Chen Tingxuan shook his head and said to Chen Hong and Sarah, "Let's find a place for the Chen family first. That's what it says in this letter Oh, 'Heaven and Earth, a Family', save your uncle first." "Practice two places! Our Pan family also wants to practice one place. I'll go talk to Feng'er." Pan Jinxuan had calmed down at this time, and the concerned and confused look she had just now had disappeared. The "Feng'er" Pan Jinxuan refers to is named Chen Feng, who is Chen Hong's younger brother. Because the Pan family had no offspring overseas, he passed it on to the Pan family. Now his name is Pan Qihong, and he is the head of the Pan family. Chen Tingxuan couldn't help but feel funny in his heart when he saw that his wife was actually more capable now, instead of crying just now when she asked him to pay for the rescue. "Without further delay, contact Lin immediately." Chen Hong said, "Send a special messenger this time! We have to hurry up." "Send a telegram. I have established a liaison office in Hong Kong just to facilitate and The contact with Fuzhou was just activated a few days ago. "We sent the telegram and the messenger there went to Fuzhou specifically." "That's good. This can save a lot of time," said Chen Tingxuan. That¡¯s it. We need Kunyu to get on the line first.¡± Not long after, Sarah walked into the telegraph room of Chen¡¯s house and handed a long letter to the telegraph operator. ¡°Send this letter to Hong Kong immediately. "Sarah ordered.   "Yes, ma'am." The telegraph operator looked at the long letter and immediately began to work nervously. Soon, in Hong Kong, thousands of miles away, a four-wheeled carriage drove out of the office of Rothschild Bank in Hong Kong and stopped at the pier. A messenger in a suit got on a small ship that had been parked there. The steam fast schooner nodded to the captain biting his pipe. The captain called to the sailors to unmoor, and under the control of the crew, the steam schooner quickly sailed away from the dock like an arrow. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 126: Prince Gong who has changed his gender It was already evening when Lin Yizhe received this letter converted from a telegram. He looked up at the calendar card, counted the days, and couldn't help but be surprised at Sarah's efficiency. After Lin Yizhe read Sara¡¯s letter, he couldn¡¯t help but snap his fingers. "Guiziliu no longer has to sit in the cold for ten years." He said to himself, "The Empress Dowager in Chaoli is in charge, the Six Kings' General Administration, the Seven Kings' Hai Administration, Lao Li Beiyang, Lao Li's brother Guangdong and Guangxi, uncle Nanyang, within ten years, the situation will be brilliant!" He thought a little excitedly, and after a while, he began to think about his reply to Li Hongzhang. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù It is already late at night, but Prince Gong Yixin, who is sitting in the courtyard, looks at his magnificent palace, but still has no idea. Not the slightest hint of sleepiness. "The Crescent River surrounds the house like a dragon and a panther, and the Western Mountain looks like a tiger crouching in the distance." This is how people at the time described his Prince Gong's Mansion. Prince Gong¡¯s Mansion is located in the southwest corner of the beautiful Shichahai Sea in Beijing. It was formerly the residence of Heshen, a powerful minister of the Qianlong Dynasty in the Qing Dynasty, and the residence of Yonglin, the younger brother of Emperor Jiaqing. The first half of Prince Gong¡¯s Mansion is a magnificent mansion, and the second half is a deep and beautiful classical garden, covering a total area of ??nearly 60,000 square meters. The architecture of his mansion is solemn and solemn, simple and elegant, with bright corridors leading to the ridge, and majestic, second only to the palace where the emperor lives. The garden behind the mansion is surrounded by water and surrounded by mountains, with towering ancient trees, winding corridors and pavilions. It is rich and natural. The scenery here is constantly changing and the openings and closings are arranged at regular intervals. It can be said to be a model of Chinese garden architecture. The most important buildings in Prince Gong's Mansion are Yin'an Hall and Jiale Hall. The roofs of the halls are made of green glazed tiles. The courtyard on the West Road is relatively small and exquisite. There are beautifully carved nanmu partitions in the hall, which were modeled after the Ningshou Palace in the Forbidden City by He Shen ( This was Heshen's extravagant behavior and was one of the "Twenty Deadly Sins" for which he was sentenced to death). In the deepest part of the mansion, there is a two-story back building, which is 16 meters long from east to west. There are 88 windows in the back wall and 108 rooms inside, commonly known as "ninety-nine and a half rooms". It takes the Taoist meaning of "fullness when full". ? Echoing the mansion, the garden of Prince Gong¡¯s Mansion is also divided into three roads: east, middle and west. The garden of Prince Gong's Mansion is also known as "Cuijin Garden". The garden is modeled after the Ningshou Palace in the imperial palace. The whole garden is surrounded by "mountain"-shaped rockeries. The east, south and west sides are piled with earth and rocks to form mountains. In the middle, caves and ravines are piled with Fangshan rocks, which is a very advanced technique. The platform on the top of the mountain becomes the highest point in the whole park. From a high position, you can enjoy the view of the whole garden. The middle road has a white marble arched stone gate in the Western architectural style as the entrance, with the Kangxi Emperor's imperial inscription "¸£" as the center. There is Dule Peak and the Bat Pond in the front, and there is the Green Sky Hidden and the Bat Hall in the back. The layout is evocative. endless. The decoration of the grand theater hall on East Road is fresh and beautiful, with twining vines and purple flowers in full bloom, which is very elegant. There is also a garden within a garden at the south end of the theater building. In the garden, there are towering ancient trees, numerous strange rocks, surrounded by mountains and rivers, pavilions, pavilions, and winding corridors. The garden scenery under the moonlight is ever-changing and unique. "In terms of the exquisite layout and extraordinary style of Prince Gong's Mansion, it can be said that there is no other prince's palace in the entire city of Beijing that can surpass him. Prince Gong¡¯s Mansion was built in the Qianlong period. It was originally the private residence of Heshen, the favored minister of Emperor Qianlong. After Heshen was ransacked and executed for corruption during the Jiaqing period, the private residence here was given to Prince Qing. During the Tongzhi Dynasty, because Prince Gong Yixin and Cixi eliminated eight ministers including Sushun in one fell swoop and had outstanding achievements, the Empress Dowager Cixi gave this house to him and it became Prince Gong's Mansion. Prince Gong recalled the past events, couldn't help clenching his fists, and let out a long sigh again. Many times, he couldn't help but wish that he could go back to the old time. In the third year of Xianfeng, he made an exception and joined the military aircraft to show off his skills. This was the time when he had the best relationship with his fourth brother, Emperor Xianfeng. It was also at this time that he first met Ci'an and Cixi, who later became the empress dowager. In the fifth year of Xianfeng's reign, he was expelled from the Military Aircraft Department under suspicion. In August of the 10th year of Xianfeng's reign, the British and French allied forces advanced on the outskirts of Beijing. Emperor Xianfeng fled to Jehol in a panic. Before leaving, he issued a special edict, appointing himself as "the imperial envoy to act expeditiously and as a plenipotentiary minister to supervise the peace situation." He accepted the order in the face of danger, endured the humiliation, signed the "Beijing Treaty", and returned to the center of power of the Qing court until Emperor Xianfeng died of illness. Maybe it was because he was worried about himself. Emperor Xianfeng decreed that Prince Zai Chun should be made the crown prince, and Sushun and other eight ministers should be appointed ministers of Gu Ming to assist Zai Chun. However, as a close prince, he was not included in Gu Ming. When Sushun and others tried to take full control of the government, he used his superb strategy and courage to join forces with Cixi to launch the thrilling Xinyou Coup and achieved victory. The four years after Xinyou's coup were the most glorious cadenza in Yixin's life. He held the positions of king of government affairs, foreman, minister of military aircraft, prime minister and minister of national affairs, Zongrenfu Zongling, and minister in charge of the internal affairs office. He actually controlled all the power inside and outside the imperial court. At that time, he reorganized the military aircraft, took charge of foreign affairs, and reused Han officials such as Zeng Guofan to start foreign affairs, which madeThe situation was improving again, and it was at that time that Empress Dowager Cixi gave herself this house. But later it became full and then lost. As her power grew, Cixi became more and more suspicious of herself. The relationship between the two deteriorated when she secretly connived at the Japanese official Cai Shouqi to write a letter to impeach her. That time Cixi ordered the dismissal of all the envoys. This move caused an uproar in the whole court. Although the princes and ministers in the court interceded and restored his positions in the Military Aircraft Department and the Prime Minister's Yamen, he was still deprived of his title of political king. At that time, he already felt that he "could not do things as before." The incident of killing Ande Hai that he later caused intensified the Empress Dowager Cixi's hatred of him. "The deceased are like this. If you want to go back, you can never go back." Prince Gong sighed. He clenched his fists unconsciously, and then realized that the letter in his hand had been crumpled. Prince Gong realized his gaffe, and he hurriedly let go of his hand and smoothed the letter paper again. This letter was written by Li Hongzhang. "According to Lin Shu, the overseas Chinese family Chen and Pan of the Yin Shang Dynasty are willing to contribute one million taels of silver to build the 'Heaven and Earth Family Spring' and 'Haiyan Hall' first, without spending a single penny of national money." I thought this was such a good opportunity, so I must not miss it I used the official to punish the supervisor, and the suspicion of the West Palace became more and more serious. Prince Gong read the letter twice more, put it away carefully, stood up and stood in the courtyard, looked up at the bright moon, and nodded. The second day, the Forbidden City, Changchun Palace. "Hey, why did Mr. Six have time to see me today?" After ordering Liu Chengyin to serve tea, the Empress Dowager Cixi looked at Prince Gong Yixin who was sitting there with a respectful look on his face, smiled faintly, and asked . "I heard that the Empress Dowager was suffering from the heat. I was very frightened, so I came here to visit." Prince Gong lowered his head, not daring to meet those shining eyes. "I also offered a porcelain pillow to the Empress Dowager. I respectfully asked her to accept it." As soon as the prince finished speaking, a young eunuch came forward and held a red lacquer tray in front of the Empress Dowager Cixi. "Oh, Mr. Six is ??really thoughtful." Empress Dowager Cixi stretched out her hand with a long gold finger glove, and gently uncovered the red silk covering the tray, revealing a small porcelain body with a greenish-yellow color and antique fragrance. The pillow appeared. "Hey, this is the Yue kiln celadon from the Song Dynasty, right? Where did Mr. Liu get it?" Empress Dowager Cixi looked carefully at this exquisite jade-colored porcelain pillow, with a hint of surprise in her eyes, but it passed quickly. , "You must have spent a lot of money on Mr. Liu, right?" "What the Empress Dowager said is absolutely true. This pillow is indeed a porcelain pillow from the Song Dynasty. It is the secret-color porcelain rumored to be in the market. It is extremely rare. I was in the market. I don't dare to cherish it, so I dedicated it to the Empress Dowager." Prince Gong stood up and replied, "This pillow is very comfortable to use in summer, and the Empress Dowager can use it at this time. It's true that it's so green." Empress Dowager Cixi praised, but her face was still calm, "It's really a good thing, it cost Mr. Liu a lot, so I'll keep it," she turned around. , "Come on, Liu Chengcheng, give Mr. Liu a cold bowl quickly. It's hot in this palace, but it's not as hot as the one in Mr. Liu's house." "†ø¡ª¡ª" "Thank you, the Empress Dowager." Of course Prince Gong recognized Cixi. The "subtext" in the Queen Mother's words showed that she was worried about the garden construction. This circle has been enough, it¡¯s time to open the skylight and speak frankly to make her happy. "I came here this time to report to the Empress Dowager that the money for the garden has been secured." After hearing what Prince Gong said, Cixi, who was sitting on the rosewood chair, couldn't help but froze for a moment. Prince Gong has always been fiercely opposed to this "garden worker". This time, he didn't say that he was opposed or discussed with himself, but directly said that the money for the garden had been secured, as if he had agreed with him from the beginning. Repair the garden, and he said this as if the matter had already been settled. "Oh, Mr. Six, are you kidding me?" Empress Dowager Cixi laughed, "Isn't there no money in the treasury? Where did the money for gardening come from?" "The treasury is empty, and it is even given to the Empress Dowager. There are not even one or two places to rest. It is the fault of the minister. I am uneasy and have been thinking of ways to not only protect the country but also give the Queen Mother a place to rest. "Prince Gong still looked respectful. Se, said slowly, "Now that we have a plan to have both ends, I came here to report to the Empress Dowager." "Then the Sixth Master would like to tell you, what is the method?" Empress Dowager Cixi snorted, picked up the tea bowl on the table, He asked while gently stirring the tea leaves on the water with the lid of the bowl. "Since the Empress Dowager has been behind the curtain to listen to the government, the world has been peaceful, the country is peaceful and the people are peaceful.An, all the people from all over the world are devoted to you" Before Prince Gong could finish his words, Empress Dowager Cixi interrupted him with a smile. "This is not a court, so Mr. Liu, please save your words! Seriously. " "Overseas Chinese, the Chen family and the Pan family of the Yin Shang Dynasty, in memory of the Empress Dowager's hard work, are willing to donate one million taels of silver to rebuild the "Heaven and Earth Family Spring" and "Haiyan Hall" as a resting place for the Empress Dowager. "Prince Gong said while secretly raising his eyes to observe Cixi's reaction. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 127 Such a rate "Oh, I didn't expect that this overseas Chinese businessman would have such a filial piety. It's really touching." Empress Dowager Cixi took a sip of tea and asked calmly, "Does the Sixth Master know the origins of the Chen family and the Pan family?" "Chen. Specialists have investigated and found that the Chen family operates dock freight in England, is the leader of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in England, and is related by marriage to the Rothschild family, a wealthy Thai and Western money merchant family; the Pan family was originally the head of the thirteen merchants in Guangzhou in the past. He is also doing business in England and is also related to the Chen family, and his business is still spread in Guangdong Province. Both families are businessmen and have extensive wealth." Prince Gong answered one by one. "Sixth Master has worked so hard to build a garden for me, and he is actually able to get involved with overseas wealthy merchants who are so far away." Empress Dowager Cixi smiled again. At this time, Liu Chengyin had already taken the cold bowl and sent it to Prince Gong. before. "Sixth Master, please use it." Empress Dowager Cixi raised her hand to Prince Gong. Prince Gong thanked him, took a few bites of the cold bowl from Liu Chengyin, and put it on the table respectfully. "How did Mr. Liu find these two Chinese businessmen? Or did they come to Mr. Liu on their own?" Empress Dowager Cixi asked with a smile, "How did they know that I wanted to build a garden?" Prince Gong was shocked when he heard this. , cold sweat immediately seeped out from his forehead and flowed down. "Liu Chengyin, how did you get this job? Seeing how hot Mr. Liu is, why don't you quickly change him into a cooling pad?" Empress Dowager Cixi suddenly said to Liu Chengyin. "You deserve to die! I'll do it now!" Liu Chengyin responded hurriedly. "The Empress Dowager worked so hard, and the ministers felt uneasy. Naturally, they wanted to share the worries of the Empress Dowager, so the ministers also had their thoughts." Prince Gong's mind was spinning rapidly, and in the end he responded vaguely, and did not immediately respond. Li Hongzhang and Lin Yizhe confessed, "This matter is the result of the foreign ministers from Shanghai and Fujian." Empress Dowager Cixi seemed to know what Prince Gong was thinking, and said with a pleasant smile. "This thing has been done well. No matter how high or low their positions are, the Sixth Master has also reported all the relevant ministers and officials. No matter what, they must be given some rewards." "I have received the order." "There are also the Chen family and the Pan family. "Family, they gave us such a large amount of money for nothing, so we have to show something." "There is one thing. The Pan family said that their relatives in Guangzhou were falsely accused of smuggling opium and were imprisoned. I would like to ask. The imperial court makes the decision." Prince Gong was relieved when he heard Cixi talking about the reward, and told the Empress Dowager Cixi about Pan Shicheng's case. "I have asked the Ministry of Punishment, but I haven't received the document yet." "Then the Sixth Master will let the Ministry of Punishment investigate. That's all. If there is really a matter of smuggling opium, we must not condone it. If there is no such thing, it is indeed a false accusation. Jia En will be released immediately and the person who made the false accusation will be severely punished." Empress Dowager Cixi said. "I accept the order." Prince Gong responded. "I have a lot of things to do, and sometimes I can't stay away from it. The sixth master helps me keep an eye on the garden work. The garden has been repaired earlier, so the sixth master can come and sit there often and chat about common things. "Isn't that right?" Upon hearing these words from Empress Dowager Cixi, Prince Gong had mixed feelings in his heart. How long has it been since I heard her speak to me in such a tone "Sixth Master has to do foreign affairs and be responsible for garden work. The work is complicated and complicated. All the previous vacancies should be restored." Cixi The Queen Mother keenly noticed the subtle changes in the expression on Prince Gong's face, smiled slightly, and said, "I would like to ask the Sixth Master to continue to be in charge of this matter." "I thank the Queen Mother for your kindness!" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Deshe!" "Xiuyun? Xiuyun, how is everything at home?" "Madam has cried for seven days and seven nights, and her tears have dried up. Deshe , I'm sorry for you, I hurt you, I" "That batch of goods" "It belongs to Gu Chun. He came to me yesterday and said that his Baoshengxing went bankrupt and he didn't even have money to drink porridge. Please accept those silks. I think he is really pitiful. I am so confused!¡± "Deshe, it's you who have worked hard! Over the years, I feel more and more at ease living with you. You have a strong balance in your heart, and you are clear about what you can do and what you can't do. You don't stick to trivial matters, but you understand the big things and the big things. . But because of me" "Xiuyun, let's not talk about it. After you go back, you will serve your wife well. The family depends on you" "Deshe! Qimao said that someone has been arranged to go to Beijing to file a complaint "It's useless! Unless someone proves that the opium was wrapped in silk by Gu Chun It's a pity that the Pan family's business is still ruined in my hands If I had listened to the Chen family, we would have gone to England together." Okay"Xiuyun, you have to do something important for me. " "You said" "The batch of goods signed by the British businessman and I will expire in seven days. You must deliver the goods to the dock on time. " " Deshe! It¡¯s already this time and you¡¯re still thinking about business? " "What I am worried about is my face, Pan Deshe!" Even if the Pan family dies, this last business must start well and end well! After my death, I would rather not have a funeral than let foreign businessmen scold us Qing businessmen for not understanding market rules! " " Deshe! " "Xiuyun! " " Deshe! I'm sorry for you" "The time is coming! If you have something to say, tell me! " "Father! Father! " "The business field, the business field, is an out-and-out field of life and death! I really regret, why didn't I leave this troubled place earlier! " "Father! How can I blame you? When I think about Gu Chun being on the loose and Zuo Zongtang exploiting him, I don't accept it, I don't accept it! " "Quiet! Don¡¯t you want your life? " "Master Pan, haha, I wish you a happy birthday! " "Where does joy come from? " "The Ministry of Punishment issued a document saying that your case has been re-investigated. A few days ago, someone went to visit Gu Chun and saw a tooth merchant giving several boxes to Gu Chun. The man asked what it was, and Guchun said it was several boxes of silk. The opium in the silk box must have been put in by the tooth merchant to frame you, Master Pan. Now Gu Chun has confessed" "This is the order from above: I will recite it to you. After investigation, it was found that Pan and his colleagues had been doing business for more than decades, adhering to the anti-smoking laws of the Qing Dynasty and practicing honest business practices. Since the reign of Emperor Daoguang, he has donated a total of two million taels to the military, setting an example for businessmen and people. In this opium case, we must not act hastily. If it is indeed an unjust case, he should be released immediately and the culprit who framed him should be arrested. " "The sky has eyes! ¡ª¡ª" "Father! Wake up! My son has come to pick you up from prison! "The voice of his son Pan Guiji rang in his ears, causing Pan Shicheng to wake up from his dream. What he just saw in his dream was his real experience a few days ago. "What did you say? " "Father! My son has come to pick you up from prison! The truth of the case is revealed! " "Father, be careful" When Pan Shicheng walked out of the prison and came to the street, he was still in a daze. The scorching sun above his head made him unable to open his eyes, and he involuntarily covered his forehead with his hands. Thinking of these days Pan Shicheng was filled with emotion. He never expected that he would end up in such a situation. "Zuo Zongtang! You evil thief! "As soon as Pan Shicheng's words left his mouth, his son Pan Guiji reached out to cover them. "Father, the sedan is over here. "The two sons couldn't help but push their father into the sedan that had been prepared. "Son! Where are we going? Pan Shicheng asked. "Go back to Haishan Fairy Hall, father." " "Haishan Immortal Pavilion? Wasn't it sealed? " "The Empress Dowager's grace has been repaid, father. His son Pan Guorong whispered, "Father, please rest for now. If you have anything to say, let's go back and talk slowly." " After hearing his son's persuasion, Pan Shicheng remained silent. When Pan Shicheng returned to his Haishan Fairy Pavilion, he saw that the lychee forest in the garden was still the same as before. He felt so relieved that he couldn't help but burst into tears. ¡ù¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡°This is unreasonable! How unreasonable! " Zuo Zongtang slammed the Tingji in his hand on the table. The tea bowls, cups and plates on the table were shaken so much that they all jumped. The people on the left and right were all startled, lowering their heads and not daring to look at him. " Just now In the court mail, there was news of Pan Shicheng's acquittal. "The provinces are in arrears with payment, and the total arrears are no less than ten million. If businessmen from all over the country are like Pan Shicheng and refuse to pay, who will take care of the overall situation?" "Zuo Zongtang said angrily, "There are necessary troops in the northwest, but there is no pay in the southeast. It is really unreasonable! "Seeing Zuo Zongtang's anger, all the followers and generals on the left and right were silent, not daring to breathe. Although some of them were quite slanderous towards Zuo Zongtang's forced allocation. Zuo Zongtang was campaigning in the northwest, but he wanted to Reaching out to Pan Shicheng, a businessman in Guangzhou, to ask for money seems irrelevant and very funny, but the truth is not so funny. Since Qianlong changed the Western Region to Xinjiang, the military expenditures for the troops stationed in Xinjiang and the northwest have been the same. Most of the items are settled in the form of payment. What is "payment" in Xinjiang?It was difficult for them to stand on their own feet, so the Ministry of Household Affairs and the provinces allocated silver taels to maintain military and political expenses. Since most of the expenditures were used for military pay, the allocated silver taels were called "payments." Beginning in 1760, the Qing government allocated two to three million silver taels of "rates" from the mainland every year. Due to the Opium War and the Taiping Rebellion, the rates were repeatedly cut during the Xianfeng years, and the amount dropped significantly. By the early years of Tongzhi, the rates were actually allocated every year. Only 440,000 taels, and often in arrears. Of the annual rates due, Liangjiang 600,000 taels, Zhejiang 1.44 million taels, and Guangdong 840,000 taels. Due to arrears over the years, the accumulated payment arrears in each province has reached 19.6 million taels. Zuo Zongtang's Western Expedition "reactivated" the salary system, but it was repeatedly stuck in arrears and it was difficult to handle the salary system. In addition, Zuo Zongtang's popularity was so poor that he could not compare with the "turbulence" of the Southeast Pay Rates when Zeng Guofan used his troops. In 1867, when Zuo Zongtang moved to the northwest and passed through Jiangxi, Liu Kunyi, the then governor of Jiangxi, also took the initiative to request an additional allocation of 200,000 taels per month. But soon after, Liu Kun used the excuse of difficulties and the increase in salary and agreement funds disappeared. The coastal provinces, on the pretext of preparing for coastal defense and finding it difficult to take care of themselves, requested to suspend or postpone the payment of funds. Zuo Zongtang repeatedly petitioned the court to urge various localities to pay in time. However, "he sent many letters and reminders, but he failed to respond." answer". ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 128 The First Impeachment of the Left Whether the rates can be coordinated originally depends on the central government. However, since the Xianlong Treaty, whenever the provinces have urgent needs, they will accommodate each other and cooperate with each other, and the Ministry of Household Affairs will not take care of it. They no longer have the unified financial planning ability that they had during the Qianlong period. If the central government loses its financial power, it will be up to the rate collectors themselves to coordinate. With Zuo Zongtang's character and way of doing things, Xihu simply couldn't coordinate this. Although coordination was not possible, Zuo Zongtang had another way of urging payment. That is, borrowing foreign debt. The idea of ??borrowing foreign debt came from Zuo Zongtang, and the manager was Hu Xueyan. Zuo Zongtang believed that by replacing government rates with foreign debts to meet urgent needs, large sums of money could be raised quickly to make up for the shortfall in government rates. Zuo Zongtang's method was to use customs stamps to coordinate with local provinces to stamp customs defenses to show their commitment to replace the central government's prompting. That is to say, huge foreign debt was used to replace the dispersed transfer of rates. Bundling "borrowing foreign debt" with the rate system can be said to be a stroke of genius, and it was not something Zuo Zongtang could have done. From 1867 to 1868, Zuo Zongtang borrowed two large sums of foreign debt through Hu Xueyan, totaling 2.2 million taels of silver. At that time, Zuo Zongtang proudly declared: "With this huge amount of cash payment, You can match your priorities, be accommodating and frugal, gather things quickly, and dispatch things flexibly When you get something to borrow, you can quickly go to war." In Zuo Zongtang's view, borrowing foreign debt can be a good medicine to make up for financial shortages. He even believes that borrowing can be done on a large scale. "The larger the amount borrowed, the lighter the interest cost; the further the year is, the easier it is to raise money to repay." Even though I gained a lot there, I still spent little." Anyway, he doesn't need to pay back the money. What¡¯s even more clever is that Zuo Zongtang used ¡°borrowing foreign debts¡± as a means to collect payments from various provinces! For Zuo Zongtang¡¯s loan handled by Hu Xueyan, the interest rate can be said to be ridiculously high. Some people put themselves in Zuo Zongtang's shoes and thought that this was a "last resort" move he made in order not to delay the military. Zuo Zongtang just sneered after hearing this. In fact, he was not a "last resort" but a deliberate move. "It's as high as it is not low"! Because what he wants to do is to kill several birds with one stone. Because high interest rates can not only quickly raise huge sums of money to meet the needs of military deployment, high interest rates can also force the local provinces to quickly pay their dues, otherwise they will have to repay the principal and interest of the foreign debt! With the whip of foreign debt lashing behind, do the provinces still dare to default on their debts? This time Zuo Zongtang doesn¡¯t need to ask for help, the governors of each province will do it themselves! In addition, another purpose of Zuo Zongtang's "go as high as possible but not low" is to leave room for kickbacks for Hu Xueyan, who handles the matter. Hu Xueyan is a profit-loving businessman who lives by making profits. Of course Zuo Zongtang knows this very well. Hu Xueyan must be rewarded for doing this for him. Without reward, how could Hu Xueyan organize military pay for him day after day, year after year? What's more, in order to borrow foreign money for the Western Expedition, he also staked the Fukang Bank and his family's fortune. He should receive rewards commensurate with his dedication and benefits, but this was not included in the imperial court's institutional arrangements. As the so-called "sage can have power", it is logical that Zuo Zongtang, who calls himself "Jin Liang", allows Hu Xueyan to take advantage of high interest rates in return. However, the governors of various provinces had no choice but to use various means to apportion the salaries in order not to be taken advantage of by Zuo Zongtang's "loan sharking". This is how Pan Shicheng became a victim of Zuo Zongtang's "high interest rate promotion". Zuo Zongtang was of course very happy when he heard that officials in Guangzhou forced Pan Shicheng to pay 1 million taels for the Western Expedition. But now that the cooked duck has flown away, how can he not be angry? "The unscrupulous businessman refuses to pay the apportionment, and we must not tolerate it! I will give him a discount now!" Zuo Zongtang sat down at the table angrily, and the servants hurriedly served him with words. Zuo Zongtang took the pen and started drafting the memorial on paper. And all the staff in the room looked at each other, and no one said anything. Some generals and officials had a look of deep fear in their eyes, but now they seemed to be somewhat relieved. Of course they knew why Zuo Zongtang hated these businessmen who refused to pay their assessments so much. As early as the beginning of the Western Expedition, Zuo Zongtang proposed that China could imitate the foreign practice of "loaning troops to pay for businessmen" so that "taxes would be paid, business conditions would be happy, and things would be easy to do", but the reality was ruthlessly shattered. his thoughts. The local businessmen were suspicious and did not buy his account at all. Zuo Zongtang proposed to borrow 2 million taels from local businessmen to support the military needs. In the end, the merchants only agreed to borrow 800,000 taels of silver, which was not even half, and " My heart is still hesitant and I can¡¯t feel relieved.¡± Zuo Zongtang was furious about this, and simply began to impose hard allocations and severely punish the merchants who resisted. For a time, Shaanxi, Gansu and other passing provinces were in a state of turmoil, and business people dared not speak out about this. After hearing that Zuo Zongtang wanted to repay Pan Shicheng's assessed salary at a discount, as the saying goes, "a dead Taoist friend will not die a poor Taoist", they were naturally relieved. Not long after, Zuo Zongtang wrote the note and handed it over to the post office for delivery to the capital on Pegasus.   ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Beijing, General Taxation Department of Customs. In the office, Hurd, who was 32 years old at the time, was working. A Chinese official walked in hurriedly. Hurd quickly put down the pen in his hand, stood up and greeted him. The Chinese official did not sit down, but came up to Hurd and whispered something to him. A look of extreme concentration appeared on Hurd's face. After the Chinese official finished speaking, he left as hurriedly as when he came. Hurd returned to his desk, opened the drawer, took out a statistical table on borrowings, and read it. "Governor Zuo Zongtang seems to be helping me realize my plan." Hurd said to himself, with a happy smile on his face, "If he doesn't continue to sell these high-profit goods If this continues, the finances of this huge empire will eventually be under my control." Hurd put down the form in his hand and began to think of a grand plan in his mind. At this time, Hurd did not expect that at about the same time, in the Forbidden City, because of this incident, a faint storm was secretly brewing. "How come the military pay for the Western Expedition is at the expense of merchants in Guangdong?" Empress Dowager Cixi handed Zuo Zongtang's fold to Liu Chengyin and motioned for him to hand it over to Prince Gong. "I really don't know what Zuo Zongtang means by saying this." Prince Gong shook his head after reading Zuo Zongtang's angry statement, "We have ordered all provinces to pay as much as possible for military supplies for the Western Expedition, and we have The compromise of allowing him to borrow foreign money temporarily and saying it would be paid by Guangdong merchants is really unbelievable." When the Empress Dowager Cixi heard Prince Gong's answer, her face suddenly darkened. These days, officials in Shaanxi, Gansu and other provinces have been constantly complaining, accusing Zuo Zongtang of apportioning military pay and corvee services locally. What the Empress Dowager Cixi never expected was that Zuo Zongtang's apportionment could reach the southeastern provinces. The Empress Dowager Cixi suppressed her anger. She picked up the booklet underneath and read it. This excerpt was written by Lin Yizhe. She only glanced at the title and knew that this excerpt was also about Zuo Zongtang. "Zuo Zongtang, in the name of the vast amount of military supplies for the Western Expedition, created clever names and various apportionments. As for the military expenditures for the Western Expedition, no one knew anything about it He also forced the people of Gansu and Shaanxi to plant 'Daoliu', which has been practiced since ancient times. Planting trees in Hexi is the most difficult task, but he does not care about the people's efforts, and where does the money for planting trees come from? " After reading Lin Yizhe's memorial, the Empress Dowager Cixi's face was ashen. She lifted the fold again. Liu Chengyin understood and immediately stepped forward to take it and presented it to Prince Gong. Prince Gong¡¯s face became very ugly after reading Lin Yizhe¡¯s memorial. "Sixth Master, tell me, what should we do about this matter?" Empress Dowager Cixi asked. "The war in the western border is raging now. If we rashly send people to investigate, not only will Zuo Zongtang be uneasy in his position, but the morale of the soldiers on the front line will also be shaken." Prince Gong muttered, "But if we don't investigate, a greedy man will act recklessly. It's very harmful" "The investigation must be carried out, but it must not affect the morale of the army." Seeing that Prince Gong had said nothing, Empress Dowager Cixi was obviously dissatisfied. Before Prince Gong finished speaking, she said flatly, "Send personnel. Let's go to Zuo Zongtang's army to verify the accounts! Then pass all these notes to Zuo Zongtang and let him give his own explanation!" "I accept the order," Prince Gong quickly stood up and responded. "Also, the Military Aircraft Department has drafted an edict to clearly tell Zuo Zongtang that apportionment is not allowed at will! Any apportionment to Chinese and foreign merchants must be reported to the court for approval!" Empress Dowager Cixi's voice became obviously louder. "I accept the decree!" Empress Dowager Cixi finally suppressed the anger in her heart, gently pressed her temples twice with her fingers, and took another piece of paper to read. This poem was written by Wang Jiabi, the young minister of Dali Temple. When she saw the words "To request a halt to the garden fortifications" on the title of this document, a sharp light suddenly appeared in her eyes. "all the overseas merchants are all traitors to the Chinese people. In order to pursue their own interests, they did not hesitate to abandon their ancestral temples and serve as barbarians for many years. They have no loyalty at all. They have completely abandoned the ethics and education. They have abandoned the king's behavior in favor of foreign customs. This is almost the same as There is no difference between animals As the old saying goes: Those who are not of my kind must have different intentions. They are offering the silver to help repair the garden, but they are not serious about naturalization, but they really want to spread foreign poison to the palace, and they want to get to the Queen Mother and the Emperor. It is a place that will never be restored" With a "pop" sound, the Empress Dowager Cixi threw the zhezi out. The zhezi fell on the gold brick floor of the main hall, making a crisp sound, startling Prince Gong and Emperor Tongzhi. A young eunuch who was close by didn't know why. He was about to pick it up when he was grabbed by Liu Chengyin. The little eunuch raised his head and saw the anxious and angry look in Liu Chengyin's eyes, as if he was about to eat him, and couldn't help but feel afraid.He quickly retreated behind him. This little eunuch didn¡¯t know that he had actually walked around the gates of hell just now. "Empress Dowager, calm down!" Prince Gong looked at the zhezi on the ground and only said this, without daring to step forward and pick it up. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 129 The Queen Mother¡¯s Wrath "Haha, no wonder the Sixth Master was so frightened when he heard about building a garden. It turns out that the root is here!" Empress Dowager Cixi laughed angrily, and her cold voice made Prince Gong feel chilled instantly. Risk. "I only built two landscapes, not the entire three mountains and five gardens. These scholars dare to point their noses at me and scold me. It's really amazing!" "Empress Dowager, please calm down!" "It's okay, Mr. Liu, these thorns holding hands Son, I'll go for you today! Don't worry about it!" Empress Dowager Cixi said sternly, before Prince Gong could answer, "Drawing an order! Wang Jiabi, the young minister of Dali Temple, is so outrageous and unscrupulous that he will be dismissed immediately. All the honors will never be used! Just throw them away as a warning!" "I accept the order!" The expression of the little eunuch who was just about to pick up the memorial suddenly changed. It was such a disaster that my whole body was shaking like chaff. After finally finishing his errands, he returned to Juanqinzhai. There were already several young eunuchs waiting in the room. Seeing Liu Chengyin come in, they crowded up and carefully served him on the Taishi chair. Then, they all stood with their hands down and their eyebrows lowered. On the side, there was a look of fear on their faces. "Beat this blind slave!" Liu Chengyin pointed at the little eunuch and shouted sternly. The eunuchs all shuddered, and then swarmed up and held down the little eunuch. The little eunuch was struggling in the crowd, and seemed to want to beg Mr. Liu for mercy, but the eunuchs couldn't tolerate him. Some held down his limbs, and some blocked his mouth with cloth. Then he took a bamboo pole and beat him hard on the buttocks. "Maybe it was too harsh. The first blow left a bloody mark on his pants, and the little eunuch couldn't help but scream. Liu Chengyin looked at him and felt a little sad - this little eunuch was usually favored, but today he almost got angry with the Queen Mother. If he hadn't been quick, he would have been dragged out and beaten to death with sticks. , and it will inevitably involve everyone. "You blind thing! I've told you before, don't get in front of the Empress Dowager today if you have nothing to do! You just don't listen!" Liu Chengyin angrily scolded, "I'll beat you to death, you bastard! It doesn't matter if you die yourself, Don't make everyone suffer with you!" After hearing Liu Chengyin's scolding, the two eunuchs who were playing the board felt angry when they thought of today's dangerous situation. The eunuch couldn't scream anymore, he just kept shaking, with big beads of sweat on his forehead. "That's it! Stop!" Liu Chengyin looked at the pitiful look of the little eunuch, his face also looked sad. After twenty blows of the bamboo pole, he shouted to stop. "Hey, you poor kid You're pretty smart on weekdays. Why do you feel like you've been blinded by eating lard today? Why do you insist on getting into trouble like this?" The eunuch who was executing the execution let go of the little eunuch. , and took out the cloth from his mouth. At this time, the little eunuch's back buttocks were covered with blood. He looked at everyone pitifully and tried to stand up, but after trying several times, he fell down. "I'm beating you today to give you a better memory. It's for your own good! Don't bear grudges against me and everyone else" Liu Chengyin looked at the sad-faced little eunuch in front of him, stood up and stepped forward to help him up. . The little eunuch was startled for a moment, and in an instant he was bursting into tears. He knelt down suddenly on the ground: "Slave Wang Dehuan thanks the chief steward for saving his life!" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Northwest, the headquarters of the Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu. "The surname is Lin Shuzi! I think your ancestor Lin Wenzhong admired me so much, Er'an dared to do this to me!" Zuo Zongtang's eyes widened with anger, and he slammed Lin Yizhe's copy of his memorial on the floor, and was furious for a moment. His hair and beard were shaking wildly. He never expected that Lin Yizhe would get a heavy blow if he didn't take action. He has just received the order from the central government, and it is already impossible to allocate wages to the five southeastern provinces. "Sir, this is not the time to get angry." Master Kong Dehong stepped forward and reminded him, "The imperial court sent Marshal Zeng to check the details of military expenditures! The auditors from the Ministry of Household Affairs are also coming!" Zuo Zongtang took a few deep breaths and calmed down. "Zeng Jiu is easy to handle. Even if he finds out something, he doesn't dare to say anything." Zuo Zongtang sneered again and again, "He is not afraid that his dirty deeds will be exposed, what should I be afraid of?" Kong Dehong heard this strangely. , but he was familiar with Zuo Zongtang's temperament and knew that there were some things that should not be asked and should never be asked, so he did not intervene again. "This little Shuzi named Lin, if I don't bring him down, he will become a source of trouble for me in the future." Zuo Zongtang said bitterly as he looked at the manuscripts on the ground. Zuo ZongtangAlthough he hated Lin Yizhe deeply, he knew that it was not that easy to knock down this young man in one go! What¡¯s more, Lin Yizhe is also a descendant of his nominal teacher Zuo Zongtang, Lin Zexu! "This man is protected by Master Shen Baozhen and Zeng Li, who are eager to prevent him from falling." Kong Dehong said from the side, "The trick he made this time is extremely harmful to you. My subordinates think that the most important thing at the moment is Trying to prevent him from causing trouble again would ruin the plan. "Why don't you let him cause trouble again?" Zuo Zongtang glared and asked. "Since this man surnamed Lin is so keen on Westernization, let him concentrate on Westernization." Kong Dehong didn't expect that Zuo Zongtang would take his casual words seriously. The Emperor is delighted to return the national treasure and plans to send an envoy to the French capital to express his gratitude. Why don't you try to get the Central Committee to send this boy named Lin? He will not be there for a year and a half. , I'm afraid he won't be able to come back. " "Okay! Let him go to this 'ghost' position! He will save me from causing trouble in the country!" Zuo Zongtang couldn't help but paw after hearing Kong Dehong's suggestion. Thumbs up. "He was impeached before for having an affair with a French chieftain, and was no longer tolerated in Shilin. Therefore, he was fined for ten years without reference. This time he was sent as an envoy to foreign barbarians, and it was confirmed that he was involved in barbarian affairs. Even if he comes back, he wants to It's extremely difficult to get promoted. "Kong Dehong said again, "Zeng Li Shen and others can't protect him if he goes overboard." "Just do this! I will go to Beijing to handle this matter. "Zuo Zongtang said, "Also, you should immediately inform Hu Xueyan about the recent foreign debt and let him bring someone over." Zuo Zongtang said. Tang said, "He has to deal with the group of people from the Ministry of Revenue who are auditing the accounts." "Yes. I will handle it now." After the master left, Zuo Zongtang looked at the folder on the ground for a while, then suddenly stepped forward, He crushed it hard with his feet, as if what he was crushing was Lin Yizhe's body. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Weng Tonghe's Diary": "Qing, I am reading a little better, I left the second grade of junior high school, I came on the first day of the afternoon, I entered the second grade, and I read the fold At that time, the spirit was very scattered. Although I tried my best to encourage, I was finally tired of thinking and was in a hurry. Shen Chuduo began to retreat According to the imperial edict, Wang Jiabi, the young minister of Dali Temple, was dismissed to use his advice to prevent overseas Chinese businessmen from repaying the garden fortifications and disobeying the West Palace. Xigong was very angry when he heard this, and he didn't dare to say a word at his residence. " Fuzhou, Mawei, Shipping Administration Office. "This time the impeachment was published, it was tantamount to being an open enemy of the Zuo family." Lin Yizhe looked at the newspaper and said to Xu Run, "The imperial court has sent Marshal Zeng Jiu to investigate the military expenses of the Western Expedition. The Ministry of Accounts has also sent people to check the accounts, but it is estimated that they will not be of much use and nothing can be found. " "It is true, with Zuo Hu's ability, these things can be handled easily." Xu Run gently shook his folding fan and said with a smile, "The purpose of asking for a discount this time is not to investigate him, but to prevent him from arbitrarily apportioning rates in the future. His life will be difficult from now on." "Yes! The court has already After issuing the decree, we must seek permission from the Ministry of Revenue to allocate money to other provinces." Lin Yizhe thought that Zuo Zongtang was probably blowing his beard and staring, "This is equivalent to cutting off half of his wealth. It is really extraordinary." "Haha, your Excellency has searched for evidence in many ways and analyzed it brilliantly. The old man just borrowed flowers to offer to Buddha." Xu Run said with a smile. Hearing Xu Run¡¯s compliment, Lin Yizhe couldn¡¯t help but sigh secretly in his heart. In fact, although he has rich historical knowledge, Zuo Zongtang¡¯s purpose of borrowing foreign debt at high interest rates was also analyzed by collecting and analyzing the information expressed in the memorials of provincial officials in previous relevant newspapers. In later generations, influenced by the so-called "mainstream view of history," Zuo Zongtang's image has always been "great and upright." Regarding Zuo Zongtang's western conquest and restoration of Xinjiang, both the book media and the Internet are full of praise. But the historical truth has been lost to obscurity. In this era, Lin Yizhe obtained a large amount of first-hand information and data from the imperial court's newspapers and mails. After his multi-party comparative analysis, he finally understood the truth. Once the truth of history is revealed, the true face of those tall figures wearing the cloak of "greatness and righteousness" is sometimes not only ferocious, but also ugly! "The Zuo family must hate you very much this time. You must be careful in the future. Zuo family and his cronies must be careful about every move they make." Xu Run reminded him, "If the Zuo family does not fall, you will not be able to do anything." "Haha, be careful, but you don't have to worry about it at night." Lin Yizhe laughed loudly, "It seems that we scared him." Xu Run looked at the young man in front of him who was not afraid of tigers. I can't help but secretly think in my heart??Amazed with admiration. "The No. 1 iron-ribbed wooden hull steamship is about to be completed. Sir, if you have nothing to do, how about accompanying me to take a look?" Lin Yizhe thought of the "Weiyuan" ship being built on the slipway, and couldn't help but jump up and said to Xu Run. "My lord, your thoughts are always on shipbuilding." Xu Run saw Lin Yizhe perked up when he mentioned the boat, stood up with a smile and said, "Looking at the world, how many people are there who love boats as much as your lord? "There will be more and more in the future," Lin Yizhe said confidently, looking at the sea and sky outside the window. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 130: Trouble with Etiquette "The No. 1 iron-ribbed wooden hull steamer is about to be completed. Sir, if you have nothing to do, how about accompanying me to take a look?" Lin Yizhe thought of the "Weiyuan" ship being built on the slipway, and couldn't help but jump up and said to Xu Run. "My lord, your thoughts are always on shipbuilding." Xu Run saw Lin Yizhe perked up when he mentioned the boat, stood up with a smile and said, "Looking at the world, how many people are there who love boats as much as your lord? "There will be more and more in the future," Lin Yizhe said confidently, looking at the sea and sky outside the window. Beijing, Forbidden City, Yangxin Hall, Xinuang Pavilion. Today, the Empress Dowager Cixi is reviewing the memorial as always. "Liu Chengyin, do you have any information about the shipping administration today?" asked the Empress Dowager Cixi. Hearing what Empress Dowager Cixi said, Emperor Tongzhi couldn't help but raise his head and glance at his mother carefully. "If you go back to the Empress Dowager, you have a copy. I will find it for the Empress Dowager right now." Liu Chengxin said, took out a copy of the memorial and handed it to Cixi respectfully. The Empress Dowager Cixi took it and opened it to read. As expected, it was Lin Yizhe. "As the shipbuilding work is about to be completed, I would like to prepare for the aftermath and ask for an order to decide the matter. I only plan to build eleven 150-horsepower ships and five 80-horsepower ships. The next governor, Yinggui, proposed changes. No. 7 has a power of 250 horsepower. According to the supervisor's estimate, the work will be huge and the materials will be very heavy. If the power is doubled compared to 150 horsepower, there is zero chance. Please use No. 1 to make No. 2. This has been reported to the record by Minister Wen Yu and others. , there should be a total of fifteen ships of different sizes. Except for No. 10 and above, which have been repeatedly reported to the sea, on the sixth day of August this year, the "Sea Mirror" No. 11 was tested on the sea, and on August 28, The twelfth "Chenhang" ocean trial, the average speed is seventy miles at a time, the engine is agile and the hull is sturdy, roughly the same as the "Yongbao" and other ships, September 19th, 13th The ship No. 'Daya' is launched and can go overseas within the year. The ship No. 14 can also be launched within the year, but the ship No. 15 has to wait until next spring. However, Chinese craftsmen can freely build their own, and they have nothing to do with dismissing foreign craftsmen. It is a real situation that this shipbuilding project is about to be completed. In order to save money in the future, shipbuilding will be stopped. Except for ship repairs and ship maintenance, everything can be saved. However, since it is absolutely difficult to continue, it is inevitable that all previous efforts will be abandoned and the magpie's nest will be lost. Dove residence, coveted by foreigners, is particularly worrying. If you still build two ships every year, you will have already established a plan, and you will not be a bad boy. Foreigners can save more than 100,000 yuan every year through hard work, but Chinese craftsmen can do it. It is impossible to develop the unfinished thread and refine it. Although the ship is completed every year, it has made no progress at all. It is inconsistent with my emperor's purpose of striving for self-improvement. I secretly think that I want to be successful in the day, and in the order. And gradually, we will get a glimpse of its subtle secrets. It is suitable to stay in Zhuangyue and study French language and writing in the former school. Those who are selected as their students have different talents and have a solid foundation in learning. They will still go to France to learn more about its shipbuilding methods, and His principles of innovating from the old were followed by those who studied English language and writing in the school. Those whose students were chosen because of their extraordinary talents and solid academic foundations still went to England to study in depth the methods of sailing ships and the principles of training and winning troops, which lasted for three years. As late as five years, you will get twice the result with half the effort. Asking for admission to a person who has been promoted to a high school is different from being denied entry. Among his students, there are those who are academically outstanding, but are weak in body and are not qualified to enter the factory or ship. In response to the order, he received additional teaching in the school and taught the underachievers in astronomy, geography, arithmetic and other books. After three or five years, if there are those who have studied abroad and return, they will be supplemented by those who can be taught by the underachievers in the school. Talents will come in a steady stream. , the court has no shortage of resources, but they can be combined into two ships every year. The cost is very huge and cannot be saved. The deadline is very short. How to deal with it? I dare to ask the emperor to order all the yamen to discuss it quickly. If before It is feasible to go to a foreign country to study, but it is a long distance of tens of thousands of miles. Those who are suddenly tested will not be afraid. After receiving the order, I still have to discuss the regulations with the Japanese and the people who gave birth to children, and strictly constrain and discuss the regulations in detail, so that everything can be done properly. An, then everyone will have confidence in their hearts, and I will not be presumptuous, so I will respectfully fold and attach it to the post office" Empress Dowager Cixi read Lin Yizhe's fold, closed it, thought for a while, and then ordered: "Liu Chengyin, go and invite Liu Chengyin. Come here." Liu Chengyin hurried away in response, and Prince Gong followed him not long after. "I bow to the Empress Dowager." "Sixth Master, please get up. Come on, Liu Chengyin, show me your seat." Liu Chengyin moved an embroidered pier to Prince Gong. Prince Gong thanked him and sat down. Cixi then asked Liu Chengyin to transfer Lin Yizhe's seat. The fold was handed over to Prince Gong. "Sixth Master, I think you have already read this book. What do you think?" Cixi asked. "This proposal is very good, and I think it is feasible." Prince Gong said respectfully, "This is a long-term solution." "It's just that it's rare for someone to bring it up again." Cixi snorted, "You and I will not be clean. "There is a trouble right now." Prince Gong knew that Cixi was still angry about Wang Jiabi's divorce, and he couldn't help but sigh, "I still don't know how to deal with it." "Oh? What's the matter?" Cixi asked. ¡°The Minister of France has just sent an invitation letter.The Lord will be entrusted to his son, and a ceremony of abdication will be held at that time, and envoys from various countries will be invited to congratulate him. Prince Gong carefully chose his words, "The General Administration doesn't know how to reply. It's still under discussion." " "Discussing? No one is going to make trouble at the General Administration, right? "The Empress Dowager Cixi sneered, "I guess the discounts have gotten better in the past two days, right? " "What the Empress Dowager said is that the General Administration did not send the invitation letter because it was afraid that the news would be leaked and the official would cause trouble. "Prince Gong knew that, "If an ignorant scholar takes the opportunity to coax others, it will cause another big disturbance. " " Foreign envoys have been stationed in the capital for ten years. What's the big deal if we send someone to France? These scholars are ignorant of the general trend of the world, and they often use the Yixia defense to threaten the imperial court. It is really abominable! "The Empress Dowager Cixi said angrily. "Although foreign diplomatic envoys were stationed in Beijing in 1861, the Qingliu people still fiercely opposed the foreign envoys' visit to the young Emperor Tongzhi. For this reason, Prince Gong had to receive them as a semi-regent. , and told them that the emperor was still in his prime and was not suitable for an audience. Although the foreign representatives agreed with him that there was no reason to meet with an emperor who was under 20 years old, the foreign ministers still believed that China The emperor's repeated postponement of the audience was an unfriendly act. In fact, the reason why the Qingliu people firmly opposed the audience of foreign envoys was because foreigners refused to kowtow, which was in line with their view of China as the "co-owner of the world." "It is incompatible with the sacred theory of "paying tribute" and the ancient "tribute" system! As early as 1867, when discussing the issue of treaty renewal, the Prime Minister's Yamen solicited the opinions of several major feudal officials on this issue. The vast majority of them It was advocated that this issue should be avoided until the emperor came of age. Li Hongzhang believed that contact with Prince Gong was enough to reach heaven, and that direct audience would not bring any other gains to foreign diplomatic envoys. As for the issue of the etiquette for audience with the emperor after he came of age, He advocated that foreign ministers should be allowed to follow the etiquette of meeting the king of their country. Zeng Guofan believed that Emperor Kangxi once regarded Russia as an equal country, not a subordinate vassal, so the court could also regard foreign ministers as equals. The suggestion of master Zeng Li and his disciples was undoubtedly fiercely opposed by conservative officials who insisted that "the laws of the ancestors are immutable" and "we must not adopt foreign customs." , change the Chinese etiquette system. "Even foreign envoys object to this when they visit. Until now, this problem has not been solved, let alone sending envoys to foreign countries to express their congratulations. According to their theory, the Celestial Empire ascends to the country, When things like this happen, they always send envoys to foreign countries to announce the conferment. How can there be any reason to send congratulations? The Empress Dowager Cixi became more and more angry, "The French leader has returned the national treasure, and I want to send someone to express my gratitude. By the way, I want to thank you." See if they can negotiate and get the rest of the national treasures back. They objected at all costs, saying they would rather not have the national treasures than show weakness to the law. They sent someone to negotiate. How could they be called showing weakness? I want to build a garden, but they say they don¡¯t have the money. Well, I don¡¯t need money from the treasury, but use the rewards of overseas wealthy merchants. They also say that this money is useless, and if I use it, I will transform the barbarians into Xia! This is really unreasonable! " Prince Gong listened to Cixi roaring there, and knew in his heart that the Empress Dowager Cixi had made up her mind, and his hanging heart gradually relaxed. " Since the Empress Dowager agreed, the following things should not be difficult to handle. It is just necessary. It¡¯s time to start a quarrel with those conservative and stubborn guys again. ¡°Master Liu, what do you think should be done about this matter? "The Empress Dowager Cixi asked. "Back to the Empress Dowager, I believe that this envoy should be sent, and he must not hinder the good relations between the two countries for the sake of mere fame. Prince Gong thought for a while and replied, "It's just that the title of the envoy cannot be said to be a congratulation. It has to be changed." This choice also needs to be carefully considered. " "Well, let's call Da Qi'er and go to the meeting to discuss this matter. "The Empress Dowager Cixi stood up and said, "Envoys must be sent. There is no need to discuss this matter. What needs to be discussed is the names and candidates. " "I accept the decree! "When all the ministers gathered in the Qinzheng Hall, many people were surprised to find that not only Emperor Tongzhi and Prince Gong were there, but behind the curtain, the empress dowagers of the two palaces were also present. "Ci'an was a very wise and foolish woman with a deep palace. Even if we measure her as a political figure, even if we compare her with Cixi, Empress Dowager Ci'an is by no means useless when it comes to political affairs. Ci'an is better than virtue, and Cixi is better than talent. He was not interested, so Cixi mostly let Cixi handle the affairs of the state. However, "Cixi was afraid of the distinction between concubines and concubines, and he did not dare to be rude." When it came to major affairs of the state, Cixi did not dare to make any decisions and still consulted Ci'an. This shows that the Empress Dowager Ci'an also has a good way of controlling the situation and controlling power. "Today, the minister of France has presented his credentials, saying that the king of the country will pass on to his son. At that time, envoys from all countries will be invited to congratulate her. The crowning ceremony of the new Lord. "Prince Gong said, Text Chapter 131: Court Meeting Although Prince Gong's voice was not loud, everyone in the hall heard it clearly. "This is absolutely impossible!" The voice of the great scholar Wo Ren sounded loudly, "The system of the Celestial Empire has always been for the barbarians from all over the world to set up permanent envoys in our capital. Is there any reason for the Celestial Empire to send envoys to congratulate the chiefs of the barbarian states? ?" Seeing Wo Ren walking out of class, Prince Gong sneered in his heart, as if he knew he would be the first to jump out, but he did not speak. "I have a grudge against the barbarians. In the tenth year of Xianfeng, the Geng-Shen Revolution caused deep and painful wounds. How can we forget this grudge in one day?" Wo Ren said loudly, "Now we are sending envoys to make peace. If this matter is spread, there will be great consequences." The world is laughing, and the hearts of the people are devastated. Please take back your life, the Empress Dowager!" "What the Japanese master said is very strange," Wen Xiang's voice rang out, "If you don't make friends with the Yi people, how can you still make peace with them? Can the Yi people start a war?" Wen Xiang's words choked Wo Ren there. "If we really want to start a war, will the Japanese masters imitate Shengbao and charge into the battle, cut off the empress dowager and emperor, and then burn the garden again?" Wen Xiang said sternly, "Japanese masters, the Yi people want to get along, but you are here to fan the flames of trouble. , What are you trying to provoke? " "You!" Woren was furious for a moment. He didn't expect that Wenxiang would find fault with him here, but he couldn't say anything to refute him. I was so angry that I was shaking with anger. "Master Wen's words are serious. Master Wa's intention is not to send envoys to destroy the law and damage the court's rituals." Song Jin, a great scholar, came out of the class and said. Prince Gong was secretly wary when he heard that Song and Jin had evaded the situation and turned the conflict to the "Achilles' heel" of the court's diplomacy - the issue of etiquette. The traditional Chinese dynasty took Confucianism as the foundation of its country, and the core of its political theory was "rule by etiquette." The Qing Dynasty came to dominate the Central Plains from outside the customs, and its inheritance of the tradition of "rule by etiquette" became the most important source of legitimacy for its rule. Naturally, the "rigidity" in etiquette was stronger than that of the previous generation, and there was less room for maneuver. . Foreign challenges to the Qing Dynasty¡¯s tradition of ritual rule began with Macartney¡¯s visit to China in the fifty-eighth year of Qianlong¡¯s reign (1793). Under the tributary system, the Qing court regarded itself as the "co-owner of the world", but what the Macartneys sought was the improvement of trade conditions under equal diplomacy. The method of the Ministry of Rites, which was in charge of vassal affairs, was to tamper with other people's diplomatic documents during translation in accordance with the needs of the "tribute" system. You can change the documents as you like, and the "barbarians" can't understand them anyway; but when it comes to the time when the "barbarians" need to kneel down and kowtow to the Chinese emperor, they will inevitably show their flaws. However, the game of words must continue. The Macartney mission met Emperor Qianlong with the courtesy of kneeling on one leg when meeting the King of England. However, the Qing documents recorded it openly: The mission officials "knelt down on one leg as expected". But Emperor Jiaqing was not as satisfied with word games as his father. When the Amesh delegation refused to kneel and kowtow to him, he drove them out of China. During the reign of Daoguang and Xianfeng, China's power was declining under the impact of the West, and this ridiculous self-esteem became even stronger. For example, the emperor would never meet a barbarian who could not kneel and worship, which became an iron rule that could not be violated. As a product of the Second Opium War, the third paragraph of the Sino-British Treaty of Tianjin stipulates that Britain is an independent state and is equal to China. As a powerful official on behalf of the country, when the British Imperial Envoy met with the Qing Emperor, he encountered someone It is absolutely impossible to interfere with the etiquette of the national system. The same etiquette used by British envoys to visit heads of state of other countries must be uniformly used. Based on the "most-favored-nation" nature of the treaty, this originally meant that Western countries had met with the Qing emperor based on modern Western etiquette of equality and had been resolved in the form of a treaty. But envoys from various countries soon discovered that putting it into practice has become a big problem. Until the signing of the Treaty of Tianjin in 1858, Emperor Xianfeng still remembered: "All the etiquette of kneeling and worshiping must comply with the Chinese system, and no family members are allowed." What he worried about was that once Western envoys were allowed to kneel and worship with Western rites instead of worshiping, the emperor would lose his face and "why would he be the common ruler of the world?" Emperor Xianfeng¡¯s worries actually represented the ¡°rule by etiquette¡± thinking of traditional Chinese scholar-bureaucrats. By 1860, the British and French forces invaded Tongzhou from Tianjin. Emperor Xianfeng agreed to all the eight peace conditions proposed by the coalition forces, except for the one that the British proposed that the credentials must be "presented in person to the Emperor for inspection". He instructed Prince Yi Zaiyuan, who was in charge of the negotiations at the front, saying: "The state system is in existence and it is extremely difficult to allow it. The king's ministers can make an agreement that if they want to hand over the credentials in person, they must kneel down and worship in accordance with Chinese etiquette before they can allow it; if or No, it is only advisable to follow the example of the United States and Russia, and deliver the letter of credence to the capital and hand it over to the imperial envoy. After accepting it, giving the seal letter is no different than handing it over in person. It is not worth it now. The breakup was due to etiquette. If Cai Yi was stubborn and did not know how to repent, he would have to fight decisively. "The result was that the negotiation failed. The British and French forces quickly descended on Beijing and burned the Old Summer Palace. ?Emperor Feng fled to Rehe in a hurry, leaving the endgame to Prince Gong Yixin. Then came the signing of the new "Beijing Treaty". The coalition forces gained a lot of material benefits, but they still could not shake Emperor Xianfeng's insistence on the etiquette of kneeling and worshiping, so he had to give up temporarily. At this time, Emperor Xianfeng, who was far away from Rehe, was heartbroken - "This time the barbarian affairs have been failed at every step, and it is no longer possible for the barbarian chieftain to meet my brother. If he is allowed to continue to act unscrupulously, I will definitely do it." Is there anyone in the Qing Dynasty?" He was unwilling to return to Beijing because the "barbarians" had only temporarily retreated. They refused to perform the three-kneeling and nine-kowtow ceremony and had not given up the idea of ??meeting him personally to hand over his credentials. He spoke sternly in the edict: "If we cannot eliminate the personal documents of national submission, the disaster will not end. Even if we allow it temporarily, we will give it up. After returning to Luan, we will return from Tianjin to Beijing, and there will be no end to threats. I will wait for you." That¡¯s the question.¡± In December of this year, Prince Gong obtained guarantees from the British and French ministers that he would no longer insist on going to Beijing. But Xianfeng still had doubts and was unwilling to return to Beijing. In August of the following year, Xianfeng died of illness in Rehe, finally fulfilling his promise to "never see a barbarian who cannot kneel and worship". Under such circumstances, the British government had no choice but to make concessions and decided not to insist on the issue of Beijing. On January 9, 1861, the British Foreign Secretary ordered the British Minister to China not to ask for letters of credence to be presented to the Chinese Emperor in person, but to only ask the Chinese government to recognize him as a representative of the British government. Other countries have adopted the same approach as the UK. After the death of Emperor Xianfeng, the young Emperor Tongzhi and the inconvenience of the Queen Mother being a woman became the most powerful reason for the Qing government to refuse foreign envoys to visit the court for a long time. Of course, the French Emperor Napoleon III also knew very well about this inexplicable stubborn concept of the Chinese. Therefore, when he sent a special envoy to hand over credentials last time, in order not to cause more trouble to Lin Yizhe, he gave special instructions to the envoy. There is no need to land, just complete the handover ceremony at sea with the Chinese emperor's imperial envoy. And this time for the Zen Ceremony of Napoleon III, he took it for granted that it was always okay to send a letter inviting China to send an envoy to attend. Unexpectedly, it once again caused an uproar in China. "In those days, when the emperor of Daxing was in charge of the guests, there was no minister who did not kneel. Have you forgotten, Mr. Wen?" Song Jin said, "The court etiquette requires that the new king of the country can only send envoys to enthrone him after he ascends the throne. France is not our country. The Qing Dynasty sent envoys there, no matter what the reason was, it was against the rules of the court. "When they heard that the Song and Jin Dynasties carried out the late emperor, all the officials were silent for a while, and the hall was silent for a while. Song Jin said, kneeling on the ground: "I beg the Empress Dowager to take back my life." "Old minister, I beg the Empress Dowager to take back my life!" Seeing the opportunity, Wo Ren immediately knelt down on the ground and said loudly. "If France raises troops out of anger and invades our maritime territory, how do you think Sir Song should respond?" Wen Xiang said angrily. "This moment and the other moment cannot be generalized. If the Dharma Master wants to make good relations with our country, why would he raise an army?" The shrewd Song and Jin Dynasties obviously knew the power, and once again evaded the important point and said, "The court only needs to politely decline. The Dharma Master can't think of it." "It's better to break up if you don't. It's better not to talk too much, Mr. Song." Wen Xiang said with a sneer, "The new king of that country has come to the throne and sincerely invites our country to attend the ceremony. If he refuses, he will think that our country is deliberately despising it. It has newly defeated Prussia and is now the overlord of the European continent. It also has a powerful navy. If they raise an army to invade, I just ask Mr. Song and Mr. Wa if there is a strategy to retreat from the enemy. " Song and Jin Dynasty While he was speaking, Wo Ren couldn't help but said angrily: "The way to build a country is to respect etiquette and justice rather than power and strategy! The fundamental goal lies in the people's hearts and not in skills! If you want to win, you must seek loyal people; if you want to seek self-improvement, , a man of etiquette and righteousness is the only way to defeat the people and administration in the imperial court. Since those who are concerned about the importance of sages and sages, the way to self-improvement is nothing more than this!" "The barbarians are the most cunning and cunning, and I want to follow them now! I ask you to raise the waves and spread the flames. Do you have any other plans? The emperor is wise and will know who is virtuous. Be diligent in your studies and make your holy will brighter and your virtue stronger. That's it. Cheng Hao of the Song Dynasty said, "In ancient times, every king must have ministers who can preach and preach." Take "Yanwen Zhenru" as an example. What the two ministers said is the key to cultivating the body and mind, and it is also the source of the administration of people. The prime minister is responsible for the success of the king's virtue. Once you win someone, you can rule the world! " Hearing that Wo Ren started talking about his nonsense again, Prince Gong couldn't bear it anymore, pointed at Wo Ren and scolded: "Loyalty and trust are armor, etiquette and justice. Can you use your oars to defeat the powerful ships and artillery of the foreigners? If there is another attack on the capital, will you be loyal and loyal to the enemy? Please recommend! Text Chapter 132 No one has to worry about it Prince Gong's angry rebuke resounded throughout the hall, and Wo Ren was stunned for a moment, and the sage's words that he had just been gushing about suddenly disappeared. "Your Majesty, please calm down. The Japanese and Song lords are also loyal, but they have misunderstood." Bao Jun, the Minister of Military Aircraft, came out and said, "What we want to discuss today, Your Majesty just made it clear, is the name of the envoy and the selection of envoys." "There is a precedent for sending an envoy to France, so there seems to be no need to argue." Many ministers were stunned when they heard Bao Jun said that there was a precedent. "Master Bao, when he said it was a precedent, did he refer to Burlingame's mission?" Wen Xiang asked. "Exactly." Baojun said, "Pu Shi was a foreigner, but he cared about the Qing Dynasty. He fulfilled his mission and promoted the prestige of the Qing Dynasty. Unfortunately, he died in his post due to overwork and overwork. My emperor once granted me a first-class title and 10,000 taels of mourning silver. Have you forgotten what happened just last year? "What Baojun said was the bizarre incident in 1869: the first in China? Diplomatic missions are visiting Europe and the United States. This is a strange scene in the history of China¡¯s diplomacy: the first diplomatic mission China sent to the Western world in modern times was actually led by a Westerner. The matter can be traced back to 1858, when the Qing court signed the Treaty of Tianjin with Britain, France, Russia and the United States. The treaty stipulates that 1868 is the year of revision. The Qing court, which was accustomed to "Chinese-Barbarian diplomacy" and seriously rejected "treaty diplomacy", regarded "treaty revision" as a scourge and sought countermeasures. Sending a mission to Europe and the United States in order to learn about ourselves and the enemy was put on the agenda of the Prime Minister's Yamen. On November 27, 1867, Yi Xin, the Minister of Premier Yamen Affairs, formally petitioned the Qing court to appoint the American Burlington as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and also invited the British Bettouin and the Frenchman Deshan to serve as "associate ministers" to act as deputies. Chinese officials Zhigang and Sun Jiagu accompanied him, as well as more than 20 secretaries and attach¨¦s. Burlingame¡¯s mission was strongly facilitated by Hurd. His motivation is quite clear: China should break away from being isolated and take the initiative to show its face in the world; China must have its own envoys in the capitals of Western countries, who can convey the opinions of the Chinese government to Western governments at any time, rather than being coy and unreasonable. Envoys from Western countries in Beijing conveyed it on their behalf. Although there were similar conclusions, the Qing court's starting point for considering this matter was completely different from that of Hart. The "Chinese-Yi concept" of the Chinese Empire is deeply rooted. The Treaty of Tianjin in 1858 stipulated that China and Western countries should send envoys to each other. However, for many years, the dispatch of permanent envoys has always been a unilateral action by Western countries, and the Qing court has never made any move. . The first reason is that the Qing government felt that there was a lack of talents in this field; more importantly, the Qing government had long followed the "ostrich policy" on the issue of "different etiquette between China and foreign countries" and adopted an evasive attitude - not sending envoys to Western countries. , there will be no "etiquette conflict". On the other hand, envoys from Western countries in China requested to meet the Chinese emperor in accordance with the customary practice, and they were always met with soft resistance from the Qing court. The audience ceremony under the "Hua-Yi Diplomatic View" required the envoys in China to kneel down and worship the emperor; but under the "Treaty" Under the "Diplomatic Concept", all countries are equal, and asking Western envoys in China to kneel down and worship the Chinese Emperor is tantamount to wishful thinking. The Qing government understood this and was unwilling to give up the "Hua-Yi Diplomacy" that highlighted the glory of the Celestial Kingdom, so it could only take evasive measures and delay again and again, citing the emperor's young age as the reason for not allowing the emperor to receive Western ambassadors in China. The envoys made no arrangements. As the "Year of Treaty Revision" was approaching, the Qing court had to send its own diplomatic missions to the West. It is imperative for the mission to proceed, and face must not be lost: if the mission adopts Western etiquette when traveling to the West, it will inevitably affect the negotiation of etiquette issues for the domestic emperor to receive Western envoys to China - Qing court In order to prevent the emperor from receiving Western envoys to China as equals, we have been "fighting" at the negotiation table for 10 years. How can we fail in the success! Then, letting foreigners lead Chinese missions has become the "best solution" to resolve this contradiction. As the memorial of the Prime Minister's Office said: "It is difficult to use Chinese as envoys; it is difficult to use foreigners as envoys." , then there will be no difficulty.¡± Despite this, the Qing government was still worried and drafted eight instructions for the mission. Among them, there are special instructions on "etiquette issues": situations where salutes can be "exempted" should be avoided as much as possible until future negotiations are completed; the etiquette of Western countries must be followed, and those who cannot shirk it must solemnly state that this is Western etiquette. , inconsistent with China's national conditions, "China's national system should never be changed at any time"; anything that violates the etiquette of China's national system will not be held if it is not necessary. These orders failed to restrain Burlingame. The Prime Minister's Office advised the mission not to hand over letters of credence directly to the heads of governments of Western countries, lest they in turn demand to hand over letters of credence directly to the Qing emperor. However, as soon as Burlingame arrived in the United States, he accepted an interview with President Johnson and personally delivered the letter of credence; Prime Minister The yamen's instructions eschewed Western etiquette, so when the mission submitted their credentials, they completely followed the Western etiquette of bowing and shaking hands. Since then, the missions have adopted Western etiquette when traveling to Britain, France, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Prussia, Russia and other countries.   Because Burlingame was a foreigner, the experienced Chinese officials Zhigang and Sun Jiagu who accompanied him did not feel there was any shame. Zhigang wrote in his diary, "It is appropriate to follow the etiquette, to follow the customs, and to be polite." Perhaps it was the influence of his ears and eyes. After Burlingame died of illness in February 1870, the mission continued to Belgium, Italy and Spain, and continued to use Western diplomatic etiquette to bow. Meet with the monarchs of various countries and submit credentials. In the description of the nature of Burlingame and the mission under a special and distorted view of history in later generations, Burlingame "had deceived their trust through his cunning tricks over the years, and they actually thought that this American aggressor was 'acting peacefully. He is able to understand the general situation of China and foreign countries, and he is very willing to solve problems that are inconvenient in China, so he is a very suitable candidate." "After hearing the news, Hurd immediately went to the Prime Minister's Yamen and expressed his strong agreement. Under the conspiratorial instigation of the American and British invaders, the Qing government actually appointed Burlington as the "Minister of Foreign Affairs" to travel to various countries In this way, a bizarre mission was formed. "In fact, Burlingame's mission achieved results. The Burlingame Treaty signed with the United States was the first equality treaty signed between China and a Western country in modern times. In the treaty, the United States guaranteed not to interfere in the internal affairs of the Qing court, and also included provisions such as the protection of overseas Chinese, free immigration, and freedom of religious belief. What is particularly important is that after the signing of the treaty, the U.S. government immediately notified European and American countries diplomatically, stating that the United States would not recognize any intention or attitude to interfere in China's internal affairs, and requested U.S. ministers in Europe to assist the Burlingame mission in successfully completing this visit. The Burlingame delegation subsequently visited the UK, forcing the British government to publicly admit that it was inappropriate to threaten Chinese local governments with force. In November 1869, the mission arrived in Berlin and received "the most formal and spectacular reception" from Prussia. In January 1870, Burlingame held a formal meeting with Prussian Prime Minister Bismarck. As a result of the meeting, Bismarck stated that China needs a strong central government. The mission received widespread support from Britain and the United States and other countries, and Germany needed to maintain good relations with these countries. Bismarck said: "The Qing Empire, which had a vast territory and a large population, needed a central government that was respected, authoritative and powerful." This was not only recognition of the legitimacy of the Qing court's rule, but also recognition of China's status as a sovereign state. In February 1870, the mission arrived in St. Petersburg, the capital of Russia. Half a month later, he was received by Tsar Alexander II. On February 18, Burlingame suddenly fell ill and failed to improve despite multiple treatments. "My illness is getting worse day by day, and I read the news every day, worrying about the affairs of Russia. Ambassador Gaipu is good at sea business and politics, and when he comes to Russia, he is connected to China by land for thousands of miles, and the situation and methods are different everywhere. I'm afraid The method was slightly inferior, and the words were not appropriate, which made the Russians laugh. As a result, he was anxious day and night, and his illness became worse." On February 23, Burlingame died of illness while serving as the imperial envoy to China. The Qing court recognized Burlingame's contribution and praised him. Baojun brought out this recent incident, and sure enough, Wo Ren and Song Jin were blocked in their mouths. "The purpose of sending an envoy to France this time is to establish good relations between the two countries. However, it seems inappropriate to do so in the name of congratulations. The previous envoys were sent to France in the name of handling the foreign affairs of various countries. This time, it might as well be in the name of congratulations. I went there in the name of thanking the Dharma Master for returning the national treasure, and entrusted him with the post of Minister of Negotiation Affairs, which would not only disobey the Dharma Master's sincere invitation, but also preserve the dignity of the country." Bao Jun expressed his suggestion. "This is a very good idea." A majestic female voice came from behind the curtain, "Let's do it." Hearing that Baojun actually made such a suggestion and got the approval of the Empress Dowager, Wo Ren, Song Jin and other conservative The ministers' faces showed anger, but they did not dare to say another word. "Of all your ministers, which one is willing to share the emperor's worries and serve as the minister in charge of diplomatic affairs?" Prince Gong asked. The hall was once again silent. This time, no one spoke. Weng Tonghe noticed that the military ministers Li Hongzao and Shen Guifen had not spoken until now. After being silent for about a quarter of an hour, the Empress Dowager Cixi behind the curtain finally couldn't help but burst out: "The last time we sent a foreigner to serve as the plenipotentiary envoy of our Qing Dynasty, is it possible to send a foreigner this time? Our Qing Dynasty Is there no one here?" Empress Dowager Cixi's voice echoed in the hall. Weng Tonghe could feel the two menacing glances from behind the curtain looking towards the ministers, and he involuntarily lowered his head along with everyone else. It seemed that if anyone raised his head, he would be named by the Queen Mother to be the envoy of Lao Shizi. After a long time, still no one answered. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 133: Chief and Deputy Ghosts When Prince Gong saw that everyone was silent, he couldn't help but feel very angry. He coughed lightly and was about to speak, but he happened to catch Wen Xiang's eyes. "For this mission, we should select capable people who are familiar with Western affairs." Baojun said, which was a relief to everyone, "I think that I can ask the governors of each province and the general administration to recommend one or two talented people and select the best. Let's go." Seeing that Bao Jun, who usually kept quiet, had changed his mind, although Wo Ren and Song Jin's faces remained calm, they could see deep doubts in their eyes. Weng Tonghe recalled that Prince Gong had changed his attitude to support Empress Dowager Cixi in building the garden, and suddenly understood why Bao Jun came forward at this time. Back then, Baojun and Prince Gong were opposed to any large-scale construction projects. For example, when Emperor Xianfeng fled to Rehe, he wanted to raise 200,000 taels of silver to build the Rehe Palace, but gave up due to fierce opposition from Prince Gong and Baojun. . Xianfeng was furious and dismissed Baojun's Minister of Internal Affairs from his post because of this incident, and his rank was lowered from the second grade to the fifth grade. Later, the Empress Dowager Cixi expressed her intention to build a garden, and Baojun and Prince Gong Wenxiang also expressed opposition. This time, Baojun unexpectedly came up with the solution of going to France as an envoy, probably because he wanted to please Nishinomiya. "Let's do it this way." Empress Dowager Ci'an suddenly said, "There is a shortage of people in the court who are familiar with foreign affairs. Besides, they are not young enough to withstand the fatigue of travel and boating. If you want to choose, just choose some young people." This time, it was Empress Dowager Ci'an who made the decision. Prince Gong seemed a little surprised, but when he saw that Cixi did not object, he responded: "I accept the decree!" Then he returned to the train. Weng Tonghe noticed what Li Hongzao wanted to say, but before he left work, Empress Dowager Ci'an said to Empress Dowager Cixi: "I'm a little tired today. Otherwise, let's leave." Empress Dowager Cixi nodded, and Liu Chengyin responded. After announcing the disbandment of the court, all the ministers bowed out one after another. After leaving the main hall, Prince Gong and Wen Xiang Baojun were talking quietly as they walked, while Li Hongzao hurried to the Meridian Gate, which surprised Weng Tonghe. When Weng Tonghe returned home, he impatiently wrote down the following words in his diary that day: "Today at the court meeting, it was discussed that envoys should be sent to congratulate the new emperor on his ascension to the throne. The court was in an uproar. It was easy to provoke and refute, but the stalemate could not be resolved, and Prime Minister Li did not say a word. Prime Minister Bao Chen used the old example of Pu as an envoy, and his respectful intention was quite praised Guanxi Palace sent an envoy with a strong intention. He asked the ministers who could send him, but there was no answer. Bao The prime minister was recommended by the foreign ministers, and the two palaces agreed, and the envoys were agreed upon As soon as this happened, the etiquette collapsed, the wise men clamped their lips, and the barbaric atmosphere became more tense. How can a man who is a minister sit back and watch indifferently? " ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù" The newspaper and the court mail were handed over to Lin Yizhe, "Both Zeng Dishuai and Li Gongbao have sent letters to protect the Lord." "I guessed it too." Lin Yizhe looked at the newspaper and smiled bitterly, "The note from France is here. "I knew it was me." After the French Emperor Napoleon III sent out the invitation letter requesting China to send envoys to attend his son's coronation ceremony, Lin Yizhe predicted that this job would eventually fall to him. On the head. He even speculated that the purpose of Napoleon III sending such an invitation was to allow him to go to France openly, meet him in person, and express his gratitude. It¡¯s just that Napoleon III would not have imagined how much damage this thing he did would bring to Lin Yizhe¡¯s career. "It is actually a good thing to have Dharma Master as a foreign aid. It will be very helpful for you to handle foreign affairs." Xu Run guessed what Lin Yizhe was thinking and said with a smile, "What you are worried about is inside rather than outside." "Yes! I didn't expect that Zuo Zongtang would recommend me this time." Lin Yizhe looked at Zuo Zongtang's recommendation in the imperial mail and sneered, "Zuo Zongtang is really well-intentioned! He hates you to the core. Of course he will not let go of such a good opportunity." Xu Run said, reciting the words from Zuo Zongtang's memorial: "'Lin Yizhe has a long experience in shipping administration, is well versed in foreign affairs, and is valued by the Dharma Master. , I sent a special note to the General Administration to request an award for him, and he should be the best choice for envoys', haha, I tried my best to confirm your lord's affair with foreign countries. It was clearly recommended, but in fact it aroused the anger of the scholars. Every word It's so deliberate to hide a murderous intention! I'm afraid that after this trip, I will be blamed." Lin Yizhe certainly understood the meaning of Xu Run's words and also knew Zuo Zongtang's sinister intention in recommending him. As a time traveler who is familiar with history, he is very clear about the tragic ending of "China's first smart envoy" Guo Songtao. Historically, Guo Songtao¡¯s mission was in the fifthYears later, when I go out this time, the resistance I encounter will never be smaller than that of Guo Songtao! "Sir, what do you think I need to pay attention to when I go on a mission to France this time?" Lin Yizhe asked calmly. "On this mission, your Excellency, you should be careful in your words and deeds. You must know that if you say too much, you will make mistakes. You should be careful about your reports and diaries." Xu Run said, "Your Excellency is on a mission to France. The General Administration will definitely ask you to record what you see and hear. , For your reference, please don¡¯t leave any excuse for this.¡± ¡°I understand,¡± Lin Yizhe nodded. ??Didn¡¯t Guo Songtao get criticized by thousands of people because of his book "The Journey to the West"? "This mission is called a thank you, but it is actually a congratulation. Your Excellency, please remember the word 'congratulations' and never say it in words." Xu Run warned earnestly, "I don't know how much effort the imperial court has put into this dispute over etiquette. Your Excellency, You must not step into this pit of fire. Otherwise, you will be doomed. Neither Zeng Di Commander Li Gongbao nor even the Empress Dowager can save you." "Sir, please keep this in mind," Lin Yizhe nodded. "Before you set off, your Excellency, the Central Committee must summon you, and your response must be carefully considered." Xu Run warned again. "I've thought about it. It's better to take advantage of this opportunity to negotiate with the Dharma Master and get some national treasures back. Just use Seth Lin's words." Lin Yizhe expressed his thoughts. "What you said is absolutely true. It would be great if this thing can be done." Xu Run nodded repeatedly, "As long as the Empress Dowager is happy, you can sit back and relax." At this time, Lin Yizhe didn't know that, almost there At the same time, thousands of miles away in the capital, there were people like him and Xu Run making plans. It's just different from Lin Yizhe's joy. The plan here seems to be a life and death battle. A crescent moon in the sky casts a pale silver light down, reflecting the tiled roof of a small courtyard with three entrances and three exits at the end of an alley, shining faintly like mercury, making it look cold and chilling. Li Hongzao, Minister of Military Affairs and Minister of Household Affairs, reached out and flicked the wax wick on the desk, making the room a little brighter and clearly reflecting the stern look of the middle-aged man in civil service uniform who was sitting under him. face. "Tao Shi came to visit late at night, I think there must be something important." Li Hongzao raised his hand and smoothed his long beard under his chin, and asked in a gentle tone, "Looking at Tao Shi's face, I think he means to accuse me, so I will Please understand that there is nothing unspeakable between you and me, teachers and students." The matter of conferring the title of Chief Envoy to France on Hong Jun was only agreed with the emperor during his "meeting" at the East Nuan Pavilion of the Yangxin Hall today. Yes, the official edict will not be issued until tomorrow, but judging from Hong Jun's expression at this time, he must have gotten some wind. "The student came here because he wanted to ask the teacher something clearly. But at this moment, his heart is full of obstacles and he doesn't know where to start." Hong Jun's face was as cold as frost, but his words However, he still barely maintained the respect that a disciple must have when meeting his master. "Oh?" Li Hongzao glanced at Hong Jun with some surprise. He had never and dared not speak to him in such a tone before. "If Master Tao really has something upset in his heart, you might as well tell him frankly" Li Hongzao stroked his beard and said slowly, "You are my disciple, do you have anything to worry about here? " Before he finished speaking, the expression on Hong Jun's face had already changed. He tried to suppress the anger in his chest, but he couldn't calm down, so he simply stood up from the chair. "Since the teacher said so" Hong Jun bowed to Li Hongzao first, and then said coldly: "Then the student can only tell the truth!" "The student just heard a rumor today!", he said to Li Hongzao He cupped his hands and continued: "I said that the teacher had just given a lecture yesterday and wanted to recommend the student as an envoy to the Dharma, and with that" Hong Jun suddenly paused and gritted his teeth. It took him a while to squeeze out a few words through his teeth, "As a deputy envoy, I went to the west of Thailand to congratulate Fa Yi on their ascension to the throne" He stopped talking at this point, and only used a pair of small eyes to look coldly. He stared at Li Hongzao coldly. Li Hongzao said nothing. Just under the flickering candlelight, he looked at Hong Jun faintly, and after the latter turned away slightly uncomfortably under his gaze, he said calmly: "This is not a rumor The edict will be issued tomorrow. ." Hong Jun's heart suddenly tightened, and his face turned as white as a sheet of paper! "The Empress Dowager has approved the music for the teacher," Li Hongzao looked at Hong Jun, who was carved from wood and clay, and continued in the same gentle tone as before: "No later than tomorrow, you will be my special envoy to France from the Qing Dynasty. "Deputy envoy!" "Originally I wanted to recommend you as the deputy envoy, and the young scholar named Lin Yizhe, but I didn't expect that both Zeng Disheng and Li Shaoquan recommended him as the deputy envoy.""Envoy, even Zuo Jigao has been cheated. Please take him as your envoy, and as my teacher, I have to let you surrender" Hong Jun seemed to be stunned by this shocking news, his whole body was shaken, and he stood there for a long time. Only then did he hear the voice coming from his own mouth: "TeacherTeacherAre you going to put the students to death?" ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 134 The Queen Mother calls for a duel "Teacher knows!" Hong Jun's face turned pale at this time. He continued in a trembling voice: "Since the student has tied up his hair, he has received the teachings of the saints. He knows this Huayi defense very well, how can he bend his knees to do it? What kind of devil is this? The student asked the teacher to give advice to the Empress Dowager in order to take back his life The student would rather die than go to this barbarian land in the West! That¡¯s it!¡± Li Hongzao frowned and said in deep thought. "The Emperor's golden words. How can they be changed?" "What's more, you only released your academic affairs last year." Maybe he felt that his tone was too strong. Li Hongzao lowered his voice slightly and continued: "If you want to be promoted, it will take at least three to five years. Asking the Empress Dowager to send you overseas is actually a shortcut for your future" " Teacher!" Seeing that Li Hongzao was still so insistent, Hong Jun, who felt that he had been completely cornered, threw away his fear for a moment. He straightened up and said in a loud voice that even scared him: "Teacher, have you forgotten? The barbarian envoy wanted to go to the imperial court, and the student once gave a confession to the emperor, and the emperor also approved the student's confession" "But now, after only a few days, the teacher actually wants the student to be a ghost and become a ghost. So" Hong Jun shook his head slightly nervously, and continued: "Teacher, if the student goes against Qin Mu and Chu Yang in this way, then from now on, he will never be able to stand in the clear stream without words, or he will have no face to stand in this bright world!" "Students know that their talents and knowledge are shallow, and they have made things difficult for the teacher by standing in front of the door!" Seeing that Li Hongzao was still unmoved, Hong Jun simply said more straightforwardly: "But the teacher treats the students like this, and puts the students under the Hubei Academic Politics "Tao Shi," Li Hongzao called Hong Jun's cousin, and at the same time pushed a tea bowl on the desk towards Hong Jun, "take a drink first!" Tea." "Yes!" The night in the capital was still sweltering, but Hong Jun could only feel the cold sweat on his back. He was holding the tea that had been cold for an unknown amount of time. Continue to stare at Li Hongzao, waiting for his next words. "Master Tao, I'm here to ask you, since our Qing Dynasty first went to Western Europe in Binchun, more than 20 people followed Burlingame, are there any of them who have slandered the whole world?" Li Hongzao lowered his eyelids and spoke in a tone of voice. asked deeply. "No." Hong Jun looked at Li Hongzao doubtfully, as if he didn't quite understand what the latter meant. "That's it!" Li Hongzao looked up at Hong Jun. He said in a calm tone: "It can be seen that a gentleman will always be a gentleman. Therefore, the so-called distinction between a gentleman and a villain lies in his heart. As for whether he has allowed himself to be a ghost, it is nothing." Hong Jun's face showed a hint of concern. With a look of realization, Li Hongzao continued calmly: "You, Master Hong Tao, have traveled all over the world since you were a child. Although you don't have enough to eat, you still haven't forgotten the teachings of the saints. Therefore, even if you were in Taixi, you wouldn't know how to do it. There is nothing wrong with the state!" "As for Lin Kunyu" Li Hongzao frowned and said, "Lin Kunyu is from a famous family and is the leader of Fujian Province. He is good at writing and poetry. ¡­But the only difference is that he likes to make friends with foreigners!¡± Hong Jun seemed to have understood something, and he quietly waited for Li Hongzao¡¯s next words. "A gentleman values ??righteousness, and a villain pursues profit!" Li Hongzao's tone was so cold that it made people tremble. "Although Lin Kunyu is talented and learned, he can't help but act like his ancestors who are eager for success. This affair with the French chieftain is clear proof. Although the emperor The Queen Mother and the Emperor did not increase the punishment, but did not allow him to refer to it for ten years. This is also a warning for those who worship foreigners and favor foreigners! In order to have someone by his side to remind him to prevent him from causing trouble! I want you to be the deputy envoy, so that you can remind him of the dignity of the Celestial Dynasty and the defense of Yixia! He felt a sudden flash of inspiration in his mind, and he suddenly raised his head. He looked at Li Hongzao, who was standing opposite him, as deep as the ice in the deep pool, and he suddenly realized something in his heart. "That's it!" Hong Jun secretly admired in his heart, Li Hongzao's calculation of this secret move was so accurate! He counted Lin Yizhe into the trap almost calmly! Of course, the premise is that you have to be willing to be this deputy envoy! "Teacher, the student understands." Hong Jun said to Li Hongzao with a solemn expression: "The student misunderstood the teacher's profound meaning. Damn it! The student is willing to share the worries of the Empress Dowager. This is such a useless deputy, the student can just accept it." "Yes." Li Hongzao nodded, with a look of relief and warmth on his face, "Master Tao, if you think so, I am very grateful to you!" "This mission is about the defense of ethics and education. "It's a matter of court etiquette," Li Hongzao said eloquently, "and as Lin Kunyu's deputy, you should naturally cooperate with him to fulfill your mission!"   "Yes, the student understands." Hong Jun replied solemnly. "But" Li Hongzao changed the subject and continued: "Master Tao, you still have to remember - the way to build a country is to respect etiquette and justice rather than power and tactics; the fundamental purpose lies in people's hearts rather than skills! This mission is going to be all kinds of things. None of it matters, the dignity of the Celestial Empire is the most important thing!" He looked at Hong Jun with a stern look, "After going abroad, if Lin Kunyu really does something that is disgraceful to the country, even though you are the deputy envoy, you still have to do it. If you are unable to argue according to reason, you must immediately write a letter and return home so that the Empress Dowager and all the officials in the court will know about your rebellious behavior!" "Yes! Remember, student!" "But this is really wronging you! Master Tao, what you just said is right. You have to endure the humiliation of going abroad! As for your reputation, you can rest assured that my teacher will naturally try to protect it" At this time, Hong Jun was already immersed in "Feng" In the tragic mood of "Xiao Xiao Xi Yi Shui Han", I never imagined what would happen next ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "For this trip "The Empress Dowager specially showed mercy and rewarded you with the title of Chief Minister and a Jinshi background. If Zuo Zongtang finds out, he will be so angry that he will not be able to swallow it for three days." Xu Run read the imperial mail. , said with a smile. "But why?" Lin Yizhe asked puzzledly. "If I remember correctly, Zuo Zongtang was born as a Jinshi scholar." Xu Run said with a smile, "Don't underestimate this difference in the word 'tong'." "Haha, that's it." Lin Yizhe Although he is familiar with history and knows the difference between "given Jinshi origin" and "given Jinshi origin", he is a time traveler at heart after all and has no sense of the difference. "This time when you go to Beijing to meet the Holy Spirit, your Excellency, you must think about your words. If the Empress Dowager passes this test, there will be no more trouble in the future." Xu Run said. "On the way to Beijing, I just have a detailed discussion with my husband." Lin Yizhe said. "Haha, I won't be accompanying you when I go to Beijing this time." Xu Run smiled and replied. Lin Yizhe noticed that a trace of sadness seemed to flash in Xu Run's eyes, and couldn't help but feel a little strange, but he didn't want to remind Xu Run of those sad past events, so he didn't force him to accompany him to Beijing. "Okay, then Mr. Lao will be in charge at home, so I can feel more at ease." "After your lord comes to Beijing for an audience, I will tell you the details immediately so that I can make plans for you." Xu Run said, "I heard that Luo also has an office in Tianjin. , Its messengers are delivered very quickly. In this emergency, you may wish to borrow it." "Of course." Lin Yizhe couldn't help but sigh when he remembered that China did not have its own telegraph line. "Lin Yizhe's Diary: Zhao Dui": "I was ordered to go on a mission to England and France, and the empress dowagers of the two palaces summoned me at the Yangxin Hall. The West Empress Dowager asked: "What day do you plan to get up?" The East Empress Dowager also asked the same question. Dui: "I plan to get up in October. Departing from Fuzhou on the 8th, we rented a French company ship and sailed to Marseille, then rented a steamer to go to Paris. Paris is the capital of France. When the Chinese envoys arrive, the French will definitely welcome them. : ¡®Have the credentials been handed over to you?¡¯ Correct: ¡®Accepted.¡¯ Question: ¡°After you went abroad, how did you deliver the report? " Correct: "If the minister needs to report important matters, he should send them to the Prime Minister's Yamen for delivery. For ordinary matters, the Prime Minister's Yamen will be consulted, either with official documents or letters, and they will be sent by the Shanghai Press Bureau. " Purpose : 'Your entourage must be carefully controlled, and you must not cause trouble in foreign countries, causing foreigners to despise you. ¡¯ Right: ¡®I strictly follow the Holy Instructions and am extremely cautious about the people accompanying me. Nowadays, it is not easy to find people who can understand foreign affairs and are deeply trustworthy. I have no choice but to choose among the knowledgeable scholars, those who understand in their hearts and pay attention to everything. ¡¯ Question: ¡®Can you understand foreign languages? ¡¯ Right: ¡®I have been in the shipping business for a long time, and I know French and English. I learned it from books and from my fellow foreigners. ¡¯ Question: ¡®Since you can understand their language, it will be a lot easier, but you don¡¯t need to rely on generals or translators. It is really valuable. ¡¯ Right: ¡®Yes, I am worried that I will not understand the language and will be deceived by foreigners, so I have worked hard on it. It will be useful now. It is best not to miss the state affairs. ¡¯ Question: ¡®What you did last time was very good. ¡¯ Right: ¡®I have previously found out that no less than 10,000 pieces of national treasures were lost to France during the Gengshen year. This time I plan to take the opportunity to advise the French master and urge him to return all the national treasures. ¡¯ Purpose: ¡®That¡¯s very good. You have something important to do. You can discuss it with Minister Wang at any time. ¡¯ Right: ¡®I accept the decree. ¡¯   Question: ¡®When can you arrive? ¡¯ Right: ¡®As long as we rely on the Queen Mother and the Emperor¡¯s blessings, a safe journey, and no delays on the way, we can always reach the French capital by the end of the year. ¡¯ Question: ¡®You have never been to a foreign country, do you think you can hear these routes and situations? ¡¯ Right: ¡®Some can get it by looking through books and maps, and some can get it by asking. ¡¯ Question: ¡®If you have something difficult to deal with, you can also tell the king and minister about it. ¡¯ Right: ¡®I¡¯m just afraid that others will gossip, and I¡¯m thousands of miles away, so I can¡¯t tell the difference. The last time I was accused of having an affair with a foreign chief, I and my family were already very frightened. ¡¯ ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 135 Hong Zhuangyuan¡¯s Farewell Banquet Purpose: ¡®Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t be deceived and hijacked by the Ten Constant Attendants like Empress He (Qingliu is compared to the Ten Constant Attendants). The country is in difficulty and must be dealt with by oneself. I know that you have always been loyal to the country, and you must endure such hardships for the country. You are clear and careful in your work, and you are willing to work hard without complaining. There are really not many people in the younger generation who can find you. Just go about your business with peace of mind. ¡¯ Correct: ¡®Everyone speaks for gold, but accumulates and destroys bones. I am afraid that my disciples will make mistakes and live up to God¡¯s grace. I didn't dare to say goodbye first, so I went ahead and reported it. ¡¯ Question: ¡®When others gossip about you, just ignore it. They are outsiders and talk nonsense without any regard for logic. You see, the military pay is low at this time, how can we resume border provocations? Just do things for the country and don't care about what others say. The emperor always knows what's on your mind. ¡¯ Right: ¡®I have received the decree from the Empress Dowager, and I dare not not obey it. ¡¯ Question: ¡®Which of the Prime Minister¡¯s Offices does not get scolded? As soon as he entered the Prime Minister's Office, he was provoked by many remarks, and the ministers who were currently discussing the affairs were also said to be unseemly. ¡¯ Right: ¡®The king and ministers have worked hard for the country and can shoulder all the responsibilities. How can this be discussed lightly? ¡¯ Question: ¡®Of course, going abroad is extremely hard work, but no one else can do it. You must do it for the country. ¡¯ Empress Dowager Dong also said: ¡®Yes, this hardship must be your responsibility. ¡¯ Right: ¡®I must live up to my mission. ¡¯ Question: ¡®When will you go to England? ¡¯ Right: ¡®After the affairs in France are over, I will go to England immediately without stopping for a while. ¡¯ Question: ¡®The UK also has a Prime Minister¡¯s Office? ¡¯ Right: ¡®Britain is called external. The things they do are the same as the official affairs of the Chinese Prime Minister's Yamen. I heard that Yingying recently changed its name to the Prime Minister's Office. In fact, the foreign languages ????are different, and they are not called external affairs or the Prime Minister's Yamen, but the things they do are the same. " Question: 'Are you prepared for the negotiation?' Reply: 'Yes, I have found out that the British heroine intends to compete with the law and wants to return all the treasures in the garden to facilitate trade. I am responsible. Act according to the opportunity. ' 'It would be great if you can come back. ' ' Just kneel down and say goodbye.' ¡± ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù It is already autumn, and the weather in Tianjin Wei has been a bit autumn-like since the past few days. After a drenching rain, until yesterday, although it rained several times one after another, it was always cloudy and sunny. Those few light raindrops may have dispersed before the ground was completely wet. This day will be the end of the day. It's getting more and more damp and stuffy, making it even harder to breathe. It rained heavily in the first night, and there was also a west wind. When we woke up in the morning, the sunny weather actually felt cool. Thanks to the rain last night, the group of "Qingliu" officials on the east side of the pier who came to see Hong Jun off were able to wear python robes with full hangings to mend their clothes. If the weather was still as depressing as the previous few days, there was no need to say goodbye. Yes, a single heatstroke may knock all the "Qingliu celebrities" gathered together at this moment to the ground "Brother Tao Shi made this trip because he knew it was impossible to do. "!" Standing next to the table filled with fresh fruits and land and water delicacies, Bao Ting, one of the famous "Four Admonitions of Qingliu", held the wine pot with a sad expression, filled the wine glasses in front of him one by one, and said to Looking at Hong Jun in front of him, he said: "A disciple of a saint like Brother Tao Shi, who is famous and romantic, has to go to the barbarian land of France just like that crazy and rebellious person who has an affair with the French chieftain and has long forgotten his ancestors. This is nothing more than bearing the humiliation of a ghost! "Zhupo said seriously," Hong Jun replied solemnly. "Eating the emperor's salary is a matter of loyalty to the emperor! Hong is already an official of the Qing Dynasty. How can he protect his own reputation and ruin the country's plans?" Before he finished speaking, the clear stream around him was already filled with people. There was a roar of response - "You know you can't do it, but you do it! You are a true gentleman!" "Although there are tens of thousands of people, I am going!" "Brother Tao Shi is indeed worthy of being Master Li's disciple. Be a role model for our generation!" Bao Ting raised his hand slightly. The noise around him immediately quieted down. He solemnly handed the wine glass in his hand to Hong Jun and said, "Brother Tao Shi, the road ahead is difficult, so please drink this cup to the full to be strong." Baoting continued. He said: "We are saying goodbye now. I don't know when we will meet again. Please take good care of yourself, brother Tao Shi! The days are long, and I have left you with a promising person. Only then can we talk about repaying the kindness of the king and appeasing the people of Li." Yi Baoting Tiansheng He has a noble and noble look, coupled with a rare expression of sadness. This farewell at the dock added a bit of sadness. Hong Jun took the wine glass from Bao Ting with a solemn expression, and the people around him also picked up their glasses. After Hong Jun touched the glasses one by one with everyone, he drank the wine in the glass.After finishing it, he said in a deep voice: "It is indeed a good wine I just don't know when will I be able to drink the wine of my motherland again after I go to the country?" Everyone next to me had already expressed sadness on their faces, but now they could hear the hint of sadness in Hong Jun's tone. Having sold the shares and not knowing when they will return makes them look even more gloomy. "Brother Tao Shi, don't just drink. Use a little of the delicacies on the table." Zhang Peilun, who was standing on the right side of Baoting and was also one of the "Four Admonitions of Qingliu", saw everyone with a sullen face. After speaking, he pretended to smile cheerfully and said: "I heard that foreigners eat like raw materials and drink blood on weekdays - bread, cheese are all things that are difficult to swallow at first sight." "It's just that Brother Tao Shi wants to Going to the West, I'm afraid I will inevitably follow Su Wu's old example and live a life like an animal, like a beast." Zhang Peilun deliberately joked: "If you don't let go and eat to your heart's content, I'm afraid you won't be able to survive after you go abroad. It¡¯s a luxury to have some food from the motherland.¡± There was a burst of laughter all around, and then there was a lot of chatter: ¡°That¡¯s right, hurry up, or I¡¯m afraid that after you go abroad, you won¡¯t even come to the capital. I can¡¯t even remember the taste of the soybean juice and sour plum soup. ¡°That¡¯s right. How can any foreigner¡¯s food nourish people?¡± Hong Jun couldn¡¯t help but laugh - most of his sadness at this time was just fake. After Jing and Li Hongzao had planned a strategy for him to check and balance or even suppress Lin Yizhe, his initial desolate mood was immediately replaced by the pleasure of "a great responsibility from heaven" and a vague eagerness to try! And after receiving the right to "secret memorials" personally granted by the emperor, Hong Jun's self-confidence reached its peak! He was already the deputy envoy with the rank of political envoy to the Republic of Gabu. Now that he has the right to "secret memorials", he can even more legitimately report to Lin Yizhe those "exceeding the rules" that the latter may have after going abroad without knowing it. "The actions were reported one by one, and when the wind was released from the palace, Li Hongzao could justifiably mobilize the Qingliu officials to attack Lin Yizhe on the charge of "insulting the national system", and he was determined to pull him down and quickly . To take a step back, even if the court did not immediately severely punish Lin Yizhe for this, but still gave him the important task of "minister of envoys and negotiations", then everyone could continue to pass the memorial to impeach Lin Yizhe into the palace without any hesitation. As the saying goes, as long as everyone cooperates with each other and creates public opinion, and then incites the world's scholars to create a situation where "the whole country is ready to kill!", then there is no need to worry about this " Killed Lin Yizhe, the new foreigner? In this way, we can give the Westernization faction a severe blow! "Yes! I am really afraid that after not eating Chinese delicacies for a long time, I will forget the taste of this delicacy." Hong Jun said: "But don't worry, everyone! Hong is going to bring famous domestic chefs with him, and he will not eat foreign food. He said!" He stood up and bowed to everyone: "Hong will not dare to forget the books he has read over the years. He will go to the west of the country to preach the teachings of my saints and make the Western Yi see the majesty of the envoys of the Celestial Dynasty. Look down on me, China!" Hong Jun was speaking impassionedly, but suddenly stopped after saying "Yeah"! He stared behind everyone. A pair of eyes were full of surprise! Everyone who was slightly surprised couldn't help but turn their heads, and then they showed different expressions of surprise - where they looked, a young man wearing official uniform and a top hat was leading Several servants walked towards them with steady steps. The young man in front of you has a naturally handsome face, but there is a heroic spirit between his eyebrows. Although he is wearing an official uniform, he has a chic and elegant posture, just like a jade tree in the wind, which makes people forget the customs at first sight. He looked at the people who were seeing Hong Jun off and just smiled slightly. "Brother Tao Shi is here early." He bowed his hands to everyone, "Good morning, everyone." Seeing Lin Yizhe greeting him, Hong Jun was slightly surprised. He remembered the master's explanation and his status as deputy envoy, and forced He smiled to himself and raised his hand in return. Seeing Hong Jun and Lin Yizhe greet each other, Zhang Peilun and Bao Ting looked at each other, smiled, and greeted Lin Yizhe. Seeing that the "two admonitions" among the "four admonitions" all greeted Lin Yizhe, other Qingliu officials also bowed slightly to Lin Yizhe. Only a few people were arrogant and turned their backs. Lin Yizhe knew that they were giving Hong Jun a farewell, so he brought several of his followers to the dock. And Hong Jun did not call him over, but continued his farewell banquet with the other Qingliu. "Sir! The ship is coming!" One of Hong Jun's servants shouted. Hong Jun and Zhong Qingliu turned around to look. After a while, the whistle blew, and a three-masted steam warship slowly appeared in the line between the sea and the sky. At this moment, this sky-blue French-painted battleship looks particularly special among the Western ships and Chinese sailing ships in the harbor.Project. "This is not a foreigner's ship, is it?" Bao Ting, standing next to Hong Jun, said. "No, no, no, this is our Qing Dynasty's ship." Zhang Peilun, who was also one of the "Qingliu Four Admonitions", shook his head, pointed to the square red-bottomed golden dragon playing with beads flag flying on the ship's mast and said, "Look , with the dragon flag of our Qing Dynasty on it¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 136 Lin¡¯s Brainwashing Method Watching the steam warship with the dragon flag flying slowly enter the harbor, although they were still full of contempt for foreign affairs in their hearts, the moment they saw the dragon flag flying, the Qingliu people who were farewelling Hong Jun were surrounded by the surprised looks and instructions of the foreigners around them. In the voice, vanity was still greatly satisfied, which diluted the tragic atmosphere of "the hero is gone and never comes back" just now. The steam battleship that came flying the dragon flag was the iron-ribbed wooden-hulled cruiser "Weiyuan" built by the shipyard, and was the ship for the envoy to France. The "Weiyuan" ship is the first iron-ribbed wooden hull cruiser built by the shipyard, with a displacement of 1,268 tons. It is a pure warship that has completely abandoned the idea of ??"dual use for military and commercial purposes". The ship is 69.47 meters long, 9.95 meters wide, and has a draft of 4.92 meters. , powered by a Kangbang 250-horsepower steam engine, equipped with 2 190mm gantry-type main guns and 7 140mm guns, including 1 140mm gun and 1 gantry-type 190mm gun on the forecastle, with a total of two sides There are 6 140mm guns, and a gantry-type 190mm main gun at the stern. In addition, "Weiyuan" is equipped with 6 extremely powerful close combat weapons-"Lin Machine Guns", which are currently built by the shipyard. The most powerful battleship. From the appearance point of view, the "Weiyuan" ship is different from the flying shear bow used by previous shipbuilding warships. It is a typical ram bow, and it is the French Navy's signature "big nose" ram bow at that time, 6 meters long. The big nose looks domineering. The speed of the "Weiyuan" ship is 14 knots, which is second to none in the shipping industry. Once the "Weiyuan" ship, which adopted new technology and was equipped with a new steam engine, came out, it aroused the envy of governors in many places, but there was no immediate transfer. The reason is that the Central Committee wanted to let the French see China's progress in the shipbuilding industry, so it specifically allowed "the envoys do not need to rent a foreign ship this time to go overseas, but can take the newly built ship 'Weiyuan' of the Shipping Administration" ". "Weiyuan" sailed into the harbor and slowly docked. Under the command of the supervisor Bei Jinquan, the strong sailors with braided hair and dark complexions skillfully operated the trestle. Soon, the trestle was lowered. "Why did Kunyu bring so many people?" Zhang Zhidong, a scholar at the Hanlin Academy, was shocked when he saw that Lin Yizhe's entourage only had two servants, two bookboys, and only two suitcases as luggage. "I've always liked simplicity. It's enough to bring some clothes and a few people to take care of you." Lin Yizhe glanced at the "big team" brought by Hong Jun who had been waiting to board the ship for a long time, and said with a smile, "I'm going to France now. , It¡¯s not like traveling around.¡± After hearing Lin Yizhe¡¯s words, Hong Jun couldn¡¯t help but blush. On this trip, he brought with him more than forty servants, cooks, tailors, barbers, and handymen, and several large boxes full of luggage, clothing, and kitchen utensils. If the court had not allowed women to be brought with them, he would have even wished to bring them with him. Get some maids. "That's it." Zhang Zhidong looked in awe and bowed deeply to Lin Yizhe. "Brother Xiaoda, stay here. I'll get on the boat soon. Say goodbye." Lin Yizhe felt that Zhang Zhidong's eyes seemed a little strange when he looked at him. He suddenly thought of something, and his hair stood up involuntarily, and he immediately said, "In a moment The boat is about to sail. If Brother Xiaoda and Brother Tao Shi have anything to say, let¡¯s talk now. I won¡¯t accompany you.¡± After Lin Yizhe finished speaking, he got on the trestle without waiting for Zhang Zhidong¡¯s answer. The entourage also filed up after him. After getting on the deck, Lin Yizhe looked back and found that Zhang Zhidong was still looking at him. Lin Yizhe suppressed the goosebumps on his body and waved his hand to Zhang Zhidong. Only then did Zhang Zhidong come back to his senses and waved to Lin Yizhe amidst the surprised eyes of everyone. After watching Lin Yizhe¡¯s figure disappear on the deck, Zhang Zhidong sighed and turned around. "Why did Xiaoda sigh?" Baoting asked in confusion. "Such a person is really rare, what a pity! What a pity!" Zhang Zhidong shook his head and sighed. "Yes! It's such a pity that Duke Lin Wenzhong is such a hero, but he has such unworthy descendants! It's sad! It's a shame!" Bao Ting said. The Qingliu people started drinking and talking with Hong Jun again. After struggling for another half an hour, Hong Jun reluctantly said goodbye to all the Qingliu people and boarded the boat with his large group of servants. After Hong Jun and his men all boarded the ship and settled in, Bei Jinquan ordered the ship to sail, and the "Weiyuan" ship unmoored and set sail, heading towards the vast sea. Hong Jun saw that all his servants had made arrangements, and his room was also well-arranged and comfortable, so he settled in with peace of mind. It seemed to him that the boat was almost as comfortable as on land, except for a slight rocking now and then. After resting for a long time, he was thinking about whether to pay a visit to Lin Yizhe, but he didn't expect that Lin Yizhe came to see him first. "I was about to visit brother Kunyu. Haha, brother Kunyu came first. Brother Yu is ashamed." Hong Jun couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when he saw Lin Yizhe coming to see him. ?"Brother Tao Shi, this is your first time going to sea, right?" Lin Yizhe asked with a smile, "I wonder if I can get used to living on this ship." "It's okay, I'll get used to it." Hong Jun said hurriedly. "Brother Tao Shi has many servants, and I have asked Bei Guan to make proper arrangements. If there is anything that is not thoughtful, please explain it to me," Lin Yizhe said, "I have been in charge of shipping management for many years. I still have some face." "That's good. Brother Kunyu, don't worry about it." Hong Jun also expressed concern, "I only have four servants with me. Can you take care of me?" "Haha, the Empress Dowager summoned me, it's urgent. When going to Beijing, everything is kept simple, so I only took these few people with me. When the ship arrives in Fuzhou and picks up the young children studying in France, I will bring some clothes and others on board." Lin Yizhe replied with a smile. "If Kunyu is needed, Brother Yu will take care of his subordinates. I can send them as many as I like." Hong Jun pretended to be generous. "How dare you? How dare you." Lin Yizhe waved his hand quickly. "You and I are working together in the same boat this time. No matter what we say, please don't be polite." Hong Jun said. "Then thank Brother Tao Shi." Lin Yizhe said. "This mission has a long way to go. Brother Kunyu is also a person who reads the books of sages, so he must not forget the teachings of sages" Hong Jun saw that the two of them were talking happily, and Lin Yizhe did not seem to be as "devoted to charming foreigners" as rumored by the outside world. ", just as he was about to teach and remind him, he suddenly noticed that there seemed to be a strange light flashing in Lin Yizhe's eyes. "Don't forgetthe teachings of the saints" The expression on Hong Jun's face suddenly became dull, and his eyes began to become blurred. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but sneered when he saw that Hong Jun had fallen into the trap of "hypnosis". "Haha, Mr. Hong, I'm sorry. I know that you recognize this saint's teaching, so I had to take this step." Lin Yizhe stared at Hong Jun and continued to use hypnosis as he spoke, "On this journey, I will cleanse your brother's brain and change his mind so that we can avoid the important matter." "Master Hong, I am doing this for your own good. In fact, your master arranged for you to follow me. I have already known what you did. Clearly, to tell you the truth, I also have an emergency plan. If your brother refuses to go on the road and insists on becoming my enemy, I will have to report to the court that you are really unwilling to give in to your own worries and have to jump into the sea to find a way out. Short-sighted" Having said this, a sharp light suddenly appeared in Lin Yizhe's eyes, and it disappeared in an instant. "But from now on, it seems that you, brother, are still a teachable material. There is no need for such short-sightedness. Haha From now on, I will come to see Mr. Hong every day to have a chat with you and discuss this Western learning." Wonderful" After "brainwashing" Hong Jun for half an hour, Lin Yizhe ended the hypnosis and left Hong Jun's room. "I have also been in the dragon's pond and explored the tiger's den back then. I have experienced the 'Hell Brainwashing Method' of MLM. If I don't believe it, I can't deal with you." Lin Yizhe couldn't help laughing when he thought of his past in later generations. He had never thought before that his experience in destroying the MLM gang could be used at this time. Lin Yizhe was looking for a job when he just graduated from university. He accidentally entered a pyramid selling organization and was trapped in it. However, he was very clever. He responded to the situation while trying to call the police, and finally eliminated the gang. He still remembered that in court, those members of the MLM gang who had been brainwashed too thoroughly were still brainwashing the judge non-stop! That¡¯s just without using hypnosis, but it can be washed to such an extent! This time, in order to deal with Hong Jun, Lin Yizhe used hypnotic suggestion and brainwashing. In the evening, Hong Jun came over to invite Lin Yizhe to dinner. Lin Yizhe happily agreed and invited Bei Jinquan to come with him. He brought a bottle of French white wine to Hong Jun to drink and observed Hong Jun's reaction. As expected, Hong Jun not only had no intention of rejecting the foreign wine, but was full of praise after drinking it. Even when the servant reminded him that he "does not eat foreign food," he reprimanded him. Lin Yizhe was very satisfied with his "brainwashing" effect. Within a few days, the "Weiyuan" ship arrived in Fuzhou. Lin Yizhe took Hong Jun off the ship, and Xia Xianlun and other shipping officials came to the dock to greet him. Seeing that the shipping management had grown to a considerable scale, Hong Jun was full of praise. "Master, madam, my uncle is back." Shen Baozhen was overjoyed when he heard the servant's return. "Where is he now? Isn't he home?" "Back to the master, my uncle got off the boat and took his deputy, Mr. Hong, to the factory. I heard people say that after Mr. Hong saw the factory, he was going to pay homage to Mr. Zhou. "The tomb." The servant replied, "I will come to visit the master and his wife later."sp;"Oh." Shen Baozhen couldn't help being surprised when he heard that Lin Yizhe actually took a "gentleman" like Hong Jun to visit Zhou Kaixi's grave, but he was also happy for him. "I was originally worried that Kunyu's career and career would be delayed because of what happened last time. Looking at it now, I won't." Shen Baozhen said to Lin Puqing, with tears oozing out of the corners of his eyes. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 137 New Journey Lin Puqing knew that Shen Baozhen had been grieving over the fact that Lin Yizhe was impeached for being an "illicit liaison with a legal chieftain" and was fined for ten years and not allowed to participate in the scientific examination. This time he learned that Lin Yizhe was awarded a Jinshi background and had friends with "clear celebrities" like Hong Jun. How could he not be overjoyed! Shen Baozhen stood up, took Lin Puqing to the back hall, invited the portrait of his father-in-law Lin Zexu, burned incense in front of the portrait and knelt down. "Kun Yu is well versed in Chinese and Western knowledge, has the courage to do his job, and works hard with all the members of the shipping administration. He only cares about the country, and he will not hesitate to gain fame and wealth He is now an envoy appointed by the imperial court. He is a Jinshi and has integrity. "When my late grandfather learned that Lin Clan had a descendant, he would have smiled like this" Shen Baozhen couldn't help but burst into tears when he got to the emotional point. At about the same time, in the shipyard cemetery, in front of the grave of Zhou Kaixi, the first shipmaster who died in office, Hong Jun was reading the memorial text he had written for Zhou Kaixi. " When a typhoon comes, I stand in the mud all day long. The water on the bank is still wavering, so I take the lead to stand on the head of the dam. I discuss management strategies with the shipmaster Jiang Yingben at any time. On the second and third generals, whether they are alive or not, everything is premeditated. Since then, the achievements of the ship administration have been impressive. However, the profound meaning is not only to save money, but also to use the ship administration as a permanent plan for the country. It is a pity that he died before completing his work Su Wu Hongjun paid his respects. " Hong Jun looked very sad after reading this heartfelt memorial written by himself. "Brother Tao Shi's memorial text is well written! I think it is better to hand this text to a stonemason and carve a monument here to commemorate it for future generations." Lin Yizhe suggested. "Okay, this will enable future generations to see how difficult it was to establish the shipbuilding industry." Hong Jun readily agreed. Lin Yizhe immediately arranged for someone to record the memorial text and handed it over to the stonemason. He immediately started carving a monument and erected it in the garden. After leaving the shipmaster's cemetery, Hong Jun, accompanied by Lin Yizhe, went to Shen Baozhen's house to pay homage. Shen Baozhen was very happy and hosted a banquet in honor of Hong Jun, and asked the shipmaster to transfer Xia Xianlun, Wu Zhongxiang and others to accompany him. The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves for a while. When Lin Yizhe returned home, it was already late at night. "It's so late, why aren't you sleeping yet" Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel sad when he saw that neither Chen Wan nor Caiyue was sleeping, but both were waiting for him. "The child is sometimes noisy, and he goes to bed late anyway, so why not wait for you to come back" Chen Wan glanced at her son Lin Guanchen in the small bed, and a peaceful and peaceful smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. She turned back and looked at him, "Are you leaving tomorrow" "Yes" "It's so urgent" "The imperial mission cannot be delayed. Besides, many people are watching." "Oh" " I wanted to take you out to have a look, but the court doesn¡¯t allow women to take care of you" "It doesn't matter. Besides, my uncle and aunt at home have to be taken care of" "Yes! My uncle and aunt are old and not in good health. , the whole family depends on you. " "You can go without worry Caiyue and I are at home" Lin Yizhe looked at Chen Wan, who was already a mother of two children, and suddenly impulsively hugged her in his arms. inside. "Ouch! Be gentler" Chen Wan shouted softly. "What's wrong?" "Herethere is" Chen Wan pointed to her swollen chest with a shy expression, "The swellingwillbe squeezed out" Lin Yizhe suddenly understood and couldn't help but chuckle. "Then let me help you relax." Lin Yizhe held her waist and gave her a long and deep kiss first. Caiyue couldn't help but blush when she saw the couple being affectionate. Although she had been taken in by Lin Yizhe and had been hugged and kissed by Lin Yizhe more than once, looking at the scene in front of her, she still couldn't help but feel a fever on her face and her heart was pounding. She coughed involuntarily and turned her head. Only then did Lin Yizhe realize her existence. He turned to look at her, then at Chen Wan, and his heart suddenly moved. "Caiyue, come here. Why are you staying there?" Lin Yizhe smiled and said to her. ¡°Master?¡± Caiyue was stunned. "Tomorrow, I will go abroad, and I won't be able to come back for a year or so. Tonight, I will do my best, and I will catch the rain and dew. Why don't you come here quickly?" "I want to" Caiyue looked at When he saw one of his hands hugging Chen Wan tightly, and the other hand reaching out to him in a hug, he immediately understood what he wanted to do, and his face turned red for a while, and he lowered his head. Chen Wan also understood at this time, and her face was full of shyness. "Hurry up! Come here! What, don't you listen to what I say?" Lin Yizhe showed his master's style and shouted.   Caiyue walked over with her head lowered and took small steps. Lin Yizhe hugged her and gave her a long kiss. Then he helped them get on the canopy bed The breeze blew and the candle flame swayed slightly. The figures of men and women in disarray behind the curtain are reflected. The young Lin Guanchen seemed to be awakened by some sound. He lay on the crib, turned his head, blinked his big bright eyes through the gap in the fence, and looked curiously at the shadow of his father sucking on his mother's chest Chapter At dawn the next day, Lin Yizhe arrived at the dock early. Shen Baozhen and Xia Xianlun led all shipping officials to see off the first batch of young children studying in France led by Lin Yizhe, Hong Jun and Riyige. Lin Yizhe looked at the 30 children studying in France standing in front of him and felt filled with emotion. In the original historical time and space, the first batch of official-sent overseas students in Chinese history should have been sent to the United States in 1872 next year. However, because of my own connections, this date was moved forward by nearly a year. The countries where they studied were also From the United States to France. After the "Tianjin Teaching Case" in 1870, Lin Yizhe boldly proposed his "Study Abroad Education Plan." Zeng Guofan strongly agreed with this, and immediately jointly reported to the Qing court with Li Hongzhang. In the memorial, the two proposed: "The government should select outstanding young people and send them to study abroad." This was approved by the Qing court, and the "Prime Minister's School for Young Children Studying Abroad" was established in Shanghai, led by Zeng Guofan's staff Rong Hong and Chen Lanbin. He Riyige and others were responsible for this matter. After learning the news, the ministers in China from Britain, France, the United States and other countries also expressed their willingness to accept Chinese students. The Qing government put a lot of thought into choosing a country to study in. Under Lin Yizhe¡¯s suggestion, they finally chose France, which has a ¡°political system similar¡± to China¡¯s, instead of the United Kingdom and the United States. Based on the current practical needs, this first batch of international students mainly study science and technology, engineering and other subjects that are urgently needed for Westernization. Considering the language problem, we finally decided to choose young children aged 10 to 16 to go abroad. According to the plan, the number of young children studying in France in the first phase is 120. Starting from 1871, 30 students were sent out every year. By 1874, all the students were sent out. The study period was expected to be 15 years, and all expenses were paid by the imperial court. Despite the generous salary, there were still very few applicants during the enrollment process, which really cost Rong Hong and others a lot of brainpower. In this era, many Chinese people view studying abroad as a daunting prospect, especially France, which is thousands of miles away from China. In the minds of the Chinese people at that time, they believed that there was a "barbarian country", probably because of the fire in the Old Summer Palace. There were even rumors that the French would peel off the skins of Chinese people and "put them on dogs." Moreover, it is even more difficult for parents to accept these teenage children being sent abroad for 15 years without their parents¡¯ signature. The letter of guarantee usually reads like this: "I have a son, so-and-so, who is willing to be sent to the Shipping Bureau to take him to France to study and learn skills. On the day he comes back, he will obey the orders and will not stay abroad for physical health. If there is illness, life or death will be determined by destiny." A piece of paper selling oneself. Even though Rong Hong tried his best, he still couldn't get all the moves. In desperation, Rong Hong had no choice but to return to his hometown to mobilize villagers to sign up. At the same time, he carried out activities in nearby counties and cities, but the results were still not full. Later, he went to Hong Kong to recruit a few people, and then he barely managed to make up the number. There are now a total of 30 children in the first batch of children, 3 of whom are from Jiangsu, and one each from Anhui, Shandong, and Fujian, and the rest are all from Guangdong. After recruiting all the people, they were first sent to the Shipping School to study. This time Lin Yizhe went to France as an envoy, and the young children went with him on the ship. Looking at these children with dark and thin faces and timid faces, Lin Yizhe knew that China's future rested on these children. And he will never allow the bleak ending of young children studying in the United States in history to happen again! After the farewell banquet, all the young children studying in France boarded the ship, and the "Weiyuan" ship was also replenished. Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun reluctantly bid farewell to Shen Baozhen and other shipping officials before boarding the ship and setting off. The whistle of the "Weiyuan" ship was blaring and it was sailing out of the harbor. Lin Yizhe leaned on the railing and looked into the distance. He suddenly saw the figures of Chen Wan and Cai Yue holding their children on the far bank of the river. He couldn't help but trembled. Chen Wan and Caiyue also saw Lin Yizhe, and they waved handkerchiefs to him in unison. Lin Yizhe saw the children in their arms also following them, waving their young hands, and almost burst into tears. He tried hard to suppress the tears in the corners of his eyes and stared in the direction of his wife and children until the "Weiyuan" ship gradually sailed away and their figures were no longer visible. Lin Yizhe took a deep breath of the slightly salty sea breeze, looked at the blue sea and sky, and opened his arms. The new journey has begun! In the cabin, Hong Jun wrote down a note in his diary: " I left Fujian for France today. There were thirty young children staying in France with me on the ship. Most of them were from Guangdong Province. This is because the province's customs are better than those in the mainland We set off at dawn, in the morning Carve out the horse's tail and look from the cabin, but you can see the vast and endless smoke and water. In the vast sea and sky, you can only see a few sandbirds on the sails When you walk into the sea, the boat is swinging, and the followers are like half. Vomiting, I can¡¯t feel anything?¡­¡± When Li Hongzao, who was far away in Beijing, learned that Hong Jun had stopped in Fuzhou and went to visit Zhou Kaixi¡¯s tomb and carve an inscription on it, he was silent for a long time, although he believed that this should be due to Hong Jun¡¯s sympathy for his colleagues. I just went there, but he still had a bad feeling in his heart¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Text Chapter 138: Praising each other A bright red sun shone on the deck of the "Weiyuan" ship, making the teak deck scorching hot. It made people's hearts tighten when they stepped on it. Lin Yizhe was standing under the main mast of the "Weiyuan" ship with the trainees accompanying him on the ship, watching the routine mast climbing training every morning. After the completion of the "Weiyuan" ship, there was no immediate external transfer. In addition to transporting him, the "Minister of Negotiation Affairs" who was on an envoy to France, another important reason was that Shen Baozhen wanted to use this cutting-edge warship as a ship. A training ship of the Political Navy, used by students for internship. In fact, from this moment on, it has become a tradition of the Chinese Navy to use novel warships as practice ships so that Chinese naval cadets can have direct contact with the latest ship technology. This time the "Weiyuan" ship carried Lin Yizhe and others to France. It was actually the first time that the Chinese Navy conducted such a voyage. Because the opportunity was rare, it brought ten students who had just graduated from the Shipbuilding School and let them join the sailors. Experience. Since the Chinese navy is modeled after the navies of France, Britain and France, it is logical to include "mast climbing", an ancient tradition from the sailing era, as a necessary subject for naval officers to develop their military temperament. "Which one of you will go first?" Bei Jinquan asked the students. "I'll do it!" Lin Taizeng raised his hand and stood in line. Lin Yizhe, who was standing behind him, smiled slightly - since the first day he boarded the ship, his cousin has become a trainee with his ability and courage. The first person in the team. It was already an unwritten rule that he should be the first to climb up the mast during the daily mast climbing training. "Very good, Lin!" French instructor Bernuel showed an approving smile to Lin Taizeng. On the first day when the trainees boarded the ship, he told all the trainees on the "Weiyuan" ship-the students from Fujian Province. and those from other provinces issued this admonishment: "This is a steam-powered warship, but the best way to train a naval soldier is to let you conquer the ocean with as little external help as possible!" "Remember ! Only a man like a rock is qualified to sail a sailing training ship!" Lin Taizeng is undoubtedly one of the best performers among the more than ten students on the ship, which also made him stand out among the picky French instructors. Earned enough respect in his eyes. Everything is the same as usual. Lin Tai once climbed along the mast support cable to a height of 29 meters in the air from the deck. This was the most difficult point in the entire process of climbing the mast. The mast had a 90-degree turn here, and he had to climb on his back first. 4 meters, and then climb vertically for about 20 meters to reach the top of the mast. Taking a deep breath out of habit, Lin Taizeng began to crawl on his back along the turning point of the mast parallel to the deck. At this moment, a sudden change occurred on the sea. Large swaths of dark clouds emerged from the junction of the sea and the sky, and immediately rushed towards the sea area where the training ship was located. The clear sky in the morning suddenly turned hazy, and the sea surface suddenly also Waves of swells appeared, and the "Weiyuan" ship began to list heavily under the waves, and the main mast also swayed violently. "Lin! Go back to the mainmast and secure yourself!" The urgent shout of the officer on duty came from Lin Taizen's feet. In such an emergency, climbing up and down will encounter the greatest risk. , and the safest way is to immediately return to the vertical part of the mast and use the safety rope on your body to tie yourself firmly to the mast. "Calm down!" Cold sweat began to flow from Lin Taizeng's body, and he began to return to the vertical part of the mast using his hands and feet. At this moment, a sudden change occurred, and a strong wind blew in his face. Lin Taizeng almost came from He fell off the mast, but he showed no fear at all. Under the stunned gazes of the sailors and students on the deck, he jumped straight into the sea Seeing this scene, Lin Yizhe was heartbroken for a moment. Throat. "It's so dangerous!" Hong Jun couldn't help but exclaimed when he saw Lin Taizeng swimming out of the sea like a fish. "Brother Tao Shi knows this time that naval training is not easy." Lin Yizhe said with a smile, and looked at the sea again. The sea was not very rough at this time, and some sailors were busy rescuing Lin Taizeng aboard the ship. "It's really not easy." Hong Jun nodded and said, "Today we know that people's hearts and skills both need to be emphasized, and both are indispensable" Hong Jun said, his face suddenly turned a little pale. "Brother Tao Shi, are you feeling uncomfortable?" Lin Yizhe asked with concern. ¡°I think this is my first time going to the sea, so I¡¯m not used to the wind and waves.¡± Hong Junqiang smiled and said. "Brother Tao Shi, please go back to the cabin and rest for a while." Lin Yizhe said. "Well, I'll take my leave first." Hong Jun waved his hand to Lin Yizhe, and a follower quickly stepped forward to support him, and the two walked step by step.The cabin is closed. After the training, Lin Yizhe and Ri Yige went to visit Hong Jun. When Lin Yizhe and Ri Yige walked into Hong Jun's cabin, they saw Hong Jun standing in front of the table writing hard with a long follower wearing shorts. "Brother Tao Shi." Seeing Hong Jun's concentration on writing, Lin Yizhe smiled slightly and raised his hands towards him. "Kunyu is here, haha." Hong Jun put down his pen quite proudly and bowed his hands to Lin Yizhe and Riyige. "While I was writing, I didn't see Brother Kunyu and Mr. Ri coming over. I didn't greet you from afar. I apologize for that." "Brother Tao Shi, you're so polite." Lin Yizhe said with a smile on his face, "You and I are destined to go together this time. It's a friendship, so why should we be so formal? " "Brother Kunyu is your brother's superior, and you should respect your colleagues. I understand this principle," Hong Jun said with a smile. Hong Jun was obviously deliberately groomed at this moment. He was dressed in a neatly dressed indigo gauze robe, with a black belt tied around his waist and a thick and long braid that was neatly combed. Put it casually on the shoulders, it looks quite smart and neat. His face was only slightly gloomy, which was a little incongruous with his attire. Lin Yizhe walked up to Hong Jun. He lowered his head and looked at the calligraphy that Hong Jun had just written, "Brother Tao Shi, are you practicing calligraphy?" "Haha, that's right." Hong Jun smiled, "I have nothing to do at the moment. I just want to practice. " "Oh" Lin Yizhe nodded slightly. Then he suddenly smiled and said: "I have heard for a long time that Brother Tao Shi is Master Li's disciple, so this word is naturally good. I just wonder if Brother Tao Shi can please write a calligraphy for me?" Ri Yige said a little strangely Looking at Lin Yizhe, I didn't understand why he made such a request at this time. Of course he would not know that Lin Yizhe was testing his "brainwashing" effect. "It takes a little effort." Hong Jun nodded, "Fu Gen," he turned around and called to his personal attendant, "Fu Gen, lay out the paper and polish the ink for me." "I wonder what word Kunyu wants?" Hong Jun asked. . "You and I have had a rare experience on our mission this time. Brother Tao Shi, can you draw up a couplet based on this?" Hong Jun thought for a while, then picked up his pen and started writing quickly on the snow-white rice paper. As the number of words on the rice paper gradually increased, a pair of Ying couplets appeared impressively. "Beyond his kind and outstanding, he was born in the era of Yao and Shun; he was loyal to the emperor, did not avoid danger, and crossed the sea to leave the country of his parents." Hong Jun has been practicing facial expressions since he was a child, and now he has a hint of cursive writing, Completed in one go, with powerful momentum, it looks like a blue dragon. It is truly a rare and good calligraphy. "This couplet is a reflection of you and me now." Hong Jun said, "If anyone dares to ridicule us in the future, I will use this couplet to respond." Seeing Hong Jun who seemed to be bursting with personal heroism at this moment, Lin Yizhe felt in his heart Secretly funny. He couldn't help but imagine what Li Hongzao and other Qingliu would look like if they saw such a couplet written by him. "Then I'll be disrespectful!" Lin Yizhe smiled and rolled up the calligraphy carefully. With regard to the effect of his brainwashing, he can already say that he could not be more satisfied. "By the way, Kunyu, Mr. Ri, I have never seen this dragon flag hanging at the head of the mast before. Whose hand did it come from?" Hong Jun suddenly asked. "This dragon flag was designed by Mr. Lin." Ri Yige answered for Lin Yizhe with a smile. "Oh?" Hong Jun said in surprise, "So it was made by Kunyu?" Lin Yizhe nodded: "All countries in Europe and the West have national flags, national emblems and national anthems, which are the symbols of a country. At present, the court has no clear text, but this I have to make preparations for this mission, so I can use this flag to temporarily replace the national flag. "Brother, this flag has a five-clawed golden dragon. Please note that the five-clawed dragon is used by the royal family. This time you and I are imperial envoys. There is a five-clawed dragon on the flag, which is not an arrogance, but the reason needs to be explained to the court. "If it is not the case, there may be a written explanation." "That's right," Lin Yizhe knew Hong Jun. To remind myself that there was no ill intention, I explained to him, "The ground of this flag is red with vermilion paint, and the yellow dragon in the middle is bright yellow. The dragon playing with beads is exclusively used by our Qing Dynasty royal family, which symbolizes the royal family, and the ground is red with vermilion paint. It means "Chixian Shenzhou", which means that the emperor will unify the world and the world will be united. The dragon uses five claws, not for any purpose. " "Kunyu is indeed a great talent," Hong Jun said with his hands. The setting up of this flag shows that Kunyu is extremely loyal.¡± ¡°Brother Tao Shi, you are too flattering.¡± ¡°To be honest, Kunyu said that when my master told me to recommend me as the deputy envoy, I was determined not to obey. , I want to resolutely reject it, and there are many exaggerated and untrue words in the previous reports of Liu Dao Yushi.My brother didn't know whether it was true or false, so he just coaxed it away. Today, he realizes that it was a big mistake. I'm really ashamed of my brother. "Hong Jun said with a heartbroken look. "Brother Tao Shi must not say that. You and I hit it off at the first sight, and we will work together in the same boat and serve the country from now on. " Lin Yizhe endured the goosebumps that fell from his body and said seriously with a straight face. In order to prevent the two people from continuing to flatter each other like this, Lin Yizhe quickly changed the topic: "The national flag is now available, but the national emblem is not yet there, so there is no national emblem. What do you think of Brother Tao's design? ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 139 Ji Gao and Yuan Pu "I'll take care of it, brother." Hong Jun agreed immediately. "By the way, this may be Brother Tao Shi's first trip to the sea and he feels unwell. I brought Brother Tao Shi some medicine to treat seasickness." Lin Yizhe said, handing a pack of medicine to Hong Jun, and said in a sincere tone Said, "Brother Tao Shi, please take care of yourself." Hong Jun thanked him, and after the two chatted for a while, Lin Yizhe and Ri Yige said goodbye together. Lin Yizhe and Ri Yige came to the deck. Ri Yige looked around and saw that there was no Hong Jun servant passing by, so he smiled and said to Lin Yizhe: "It's strange, Lin, this Mr. Number One Scholar is very enthusiastic about you and also very kind to me." "Friendly, not like what the outside world said." "What did the outside world say?" Lin Yizhe secretly laughed in his heart, but still asked calmly on the surface. "Before I went to Shanghai, I heard that the imperial court was going to assign you a deputy, this Mr. Number One Scholar. And I heard that this man didn't have any good impressions of foreigners. He hated foreign things the most and even looked down upon others. Wearing foreign clothes." Ri Yige said with a smile, "To tell you the truth, dear Lin, you asked me to accompany you to visit him. I originally thought he would kick me out." "Haha, no. People's concepts will also change as the environment changes. Now look at him, not only is he friendly to you and the foreigners on this boat, he even eats foreign food and drinks French wine and rum. All he needs to do is wear foreign clothes." Of course, Lin Yizhe couldn't tell Riyige that this was entirely the result of his "strong brainwashing" of Hong Jun. "You don't have to worry. I believe that he will definitely become our friend when he gets to France." "Yes. Ah! I already feel this way, haha." Ri Yige also laughed. But in his heart, he secretly muttered, "It's incredible." ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Gansu, Lanzhou, Shaanxi-Gansu Governor-General's residence. "What's wrong with you today, Commander?" General Xu Zhanbiao, who came to ask for advice, heard the sound of banging things coming from Zuo Zongtang's room, and couldn't help but asked strangely. "I don't know I've been like this since I read the post in the morning" Kong Dehong, Zuo Zongtang's master, replied in a low voice. Xu Zhanbiao hesitated at the door. The servant had gone in just now to report, but there was no reply. He felt something was wrong, so he quietly came in to check, and saw this scene. "You little Shuzi, how dare you bully me like this! It's so unreasonable!" Following Zuo Zongtang's roar, there was another sound of porcelain falling to the ground and shattering. Hearing Zuo Zongtang¡¯s words, Xu Zhanbiao was still confused, but Kong Dehong was enlightened. He had already read the imperial mail that had just been sent to him. It contained the imperial decree granting Lin Yizhe a Jinshi status and the appointment as special envoy to France. No wonder Xu Zhanbiao is afraid of Zuo Zongtang's wrath, because right now, Zuo Zongtang is experiencing what an admiring foreign reporter described as "the biggest disaster in his entire career." When the Fen tribe rebellion was successfully quelled, two shocking mutinies occurred in Zuo Zongtang's most elite troops. In March 1870, when Liu Songshan had crossed northern Shaanxi and arrived at the border of Gansu and Ningxia, a mutiny occurred in Suide. Liu Songshan originally left 4,500 soldiers to guard here. Several hundred soldiers, including those who later admitted to being members of the Ge Lao Hui, robbed the grain depot and occupied the city of Suide. After Liu Songshan rushed back to Suide, the mutiny was quickly put down. However, another mutiny that was obviously not related to the Suide mutiny broke out in Yijun at the same time. Although the rebellion quickly subsided, organizations such as the Ge Laohui remained in Zuozong for a long time. Among Tang's troops. The attack on Jinjibao was interrupted by the mutiny and its aftermath, and was not resumed until mid-August. Liu Songshan, who marched from northern Shaanxi, arrived near Lingzhou in early September. In November, Lingzhou was captured by Liu Songshan; Zuo Zongtang's troops deployed in the south captured Guyuan and other cities and continued to advance north. However, as the Qing army continued to attack, the resistance they encountered became more and more severe, because more and more Shaanxi-Gansu Hui people joined the rebels. Liu Songshan had to get through hundreds of fortified villages on his way south from Lingzhou - these villages were surrounded by mountains on three sides and bordered by the Yellow River to the west. The rebels who own firearms are also the most die-hard followers of the rebel leader Ma Hualong. Liu Songshan had to advance slowly, but died in artillery fire on February 14, 1871. Although his nephew Liu Jintang managed to hold on to his troops without scattering them, the Qing advance came to a halt. It happened that at this moment, Ma Hualong launched a broad-front offensive that produced eye-catching results. Ma Hualong used the Shaanxi troops he had harbored or helped to launch cavalry raids in several parts of Shaanxi in early January. A few days before Liu Songshan died in battle, Chen Lin, a Donggan native from Shaanxi, cut off Liu Songshan's army's supply line in northern Shaanxi. Another Shaanxi leader, Ma Zhenggang, now also led his cavalry to the Wei River Basin. On February 15, he passed east of Xi'an and crossed the Wei River.?Returned to the old place where the Dungan people launched a rebellion eight years ago. South of Jinji Fort in Gansu Province, Zuo Zongtang's army, which had reached less than fifty miles away from Jinji Fort, also suffered a defeat two days before Liu Songshan died in the battle. The defeat turned into a rout, and the Qing army had to retreat to Guyuan. This series of setbacks left the court stunned and shocked. Fortunately, the total number of Dungan people who broke through Zuo Zongtang's cordon and returned to Shaanxi was less than 4,000. They were stopped by Zuo Zongtang's cavalry and other troops in the province. Liu Songshan¡¯s death was a big blow to Zuo Zongtang. In order to prevent Liu Songshan¡¯s army from mutiny and disintegration due to the death of their commander, Zuo Zongtang immediately appointed Liu Jintang as the commander of the army, and he received approval from the court in March 1871. By September 1871, Liu Jintang had razed the more than 500 bunkers around Jinjibao to only one or twenty. Ma Hualong was forced to surrender to Liu Jintang; Zuo Zongtang did not immediately order Ma Hualong's execution, but ordered him to persuade Gansu people in other places to surrender. However, no important rebel leader came out to surrender; when more than 2,000 foreign guns tightly hidden in Jinjibao were discovered by the Qing army, Zuo Zongtang, who was extremely angry, ordered the execution of Ma Hualong and his adult male relatives. About 800 officers and 2,000 soldiers of Ma Hualong's rebel army were massacred. A total of more than 17,000 healthy residents who survived were also killed. More than 30,000 women, children, and children who had no food or clothing were sent to southern Gansu. In order to reward his subordinates, Zuo Zongtang allowed Qing soldiers to collect as much property as possible. Although he was impeached by many officials, Zuo Zongtang remained unmoved. After Ma Hualong's death, Zuo Zongtang believed that no other Dungan leader could bring together the Hui rebels from different origins. But what he didn't expect was that there were still many rebels in several places in Gansu and the adjacent Qinghai Province. In July, several hundred cavalrymen from Gansu invaded towns near Duolun. At the same time, a larger militia force (this rebel army originated in the Gansu Corridor and had looted and burned Ulia Sutai the previous year) crossed the desert and arrived just a few days away from Kulun in early October. On the tribal territory. These two groups of rebels posed a great threat, and both the Mongolian army and the Manchu Eight Banners army were mobilized across the grasslands to defend Duolun and Kulun. Even the green battalion soldiers from Zhili Province were ordered to be transferred to Kulun to assist in defense! The last time the Nian troops in Shaanxi were allowed to flee into Zhili, causing shock in the capital, it had frightened Zuo Zongzhang. This time, the Fenmin rebels were allowed to break through the front line and almost broke into Mongolia. How could Zuo Zong not be allowed to do so? Zongtang was frightened. In desperation, Zuo Zongtang had no choice but to pass the responsibility to his subordinates in a vague way: "After several years of conquests, this campaign was the most difficult;the armies competed for the stolen goods and messed up our rules, which led to this failure. " And just when Zuo Zongtang was furious, the news that Lin Yizhe was "granted a Jinshi origin" by the court only added fuel to the fire. While Xu Zhanbiao was hesitating because he didn't dare to touch Zuo Zongtang's bad luck, Zeng Guoquan walked in with a big belly. Seeing Xu Zhanbiao and Kong Dehong standing there sweating profusely, Zeng Guoquan was stunned for a moment. After listening to Zuo Zongtang's yelling, he couldn't help but smile. Of course he knew very well about Zuo Zongtang's "Jinshi origin". "Nine handsome men" Xu Zhanbiao stepped forward to greet Zeng Guoquan. Zeng Guoquan returned the greeting slightly, signaling Xu Zhanbiao to be calm, and then walked into Zuo Zongtang's study. "Who is Lao Liang angry with?" Zeng Guoquan stepped into the house, looked at the broken porcelain pieces on the floor, and said with a smile. Zuo Zongtang then noticed Zeng Guoquan coming in, and a look of embarrassment flashed across his face. The book boy who had been frightened out of his mind for a long time saw Zeng Guoquan coming in. He seemed to have a backbone. He immediately came to his senses and quickly started sweeping. After a while, the study was tidy. "Yuan Pu is here, sit down." Perhaps it was because Zeng Guoquan's "Lao Liang" made him feel so comfortable. The anger on Zuo Zongtang's face gradually dissipated, and there was a rare smile. Although the relationship between Zuo Zongtang and Zeng Guofan has always been tense, his relationship with Zeng Guofan's younger brother Zeng Guoquan has always been good. After breaking off contact with Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang and Zeng Guofan kept in contact. It can be described as a scene in the officialdom of the late Qing Dynasty. In fact, Zuo Zongtang and Zeng Guoquan have very similar personalities, and their work rhythms are almost the same. And more importantly, their fates also have something in common. Both of them failed the imperial examination and were promoted through military service, so they sympathized with each other. What's more, Zeng Guoquan received careful guidance from Zuo Zongtang when he first joined the army, and he admired Zuo Zongtang's talents very much. At the same time, Zeng Guoquan has always been inferior to Zuo Zongtang in terms of qualifications and achievements, and has never posed a threat to Zuo Zongtang's prestige. Zuo Zongtang has always calmly maintained his condescending attitude. So the relationship between the two has always been quite good. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª??¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 140 Collusion The reason why Zeng Guoquan and Zuo Zongtang were able to do this was actually due to Zeng Guofan. Although Zeng Guofan was at odds with Zuo Zongtang, he did not want to affect the relationship between his brother and Zuo Zongtang because of himself, so he wrote a letter to his brother specifically: "Zuo Jigao is very concerned about his brother, so he should treat each other with sincerity, and he should not be pregnant with him all the time. Wisdom and skill keep each other away. When people come with hypocrisy, I will go with sincerity. Over time, the hypocrites will also become sincere. "Zeng Guoquan was originally caught between his brother and his friends, and he didn't know what to do. After he learned about his brother's attitude. , while maintaining a relationship with Zuo Zongtang, he also tried every means to reconcile their relationship, but unfortunately with little success. "How is the check on Yuan Pu's account?" Zuo Zongtang looked at Zeng Guoquan, who was sitting there carelessly, made him a cup of tea with his own hands, and served it to him. "I have been busy these past few months in vain, haha." Zeng Guoquan laughed, "I can only respond with 'no evidence'." After hearing Zeng Guoquan's answer, Zuo Zongtang was heartbroken and started laughing. "As long as there are enough pay and weapons, there will be no worries for the Western Expedition." Zuo Zongtang said, "Now that Ma Hualong is dead and the thieves have lost their leader, they can defeat them with one blow." "Don't forget the day when you succeed. "The feelings of old friends." Zeng Guoquan said meaningfully. Zuo Zongtang certainly understood what Zeng Guoquan meant. This time, the imperial court sent Zeng Guoquan to investigate Zuo Zongtang¡¯s military expenditures for the Western Expedition. Zeng Guoquan helped him stand in the way. This favor was not an ordinary one. The "old friend" mentioned by Zeng Guoquan refers not only to himself, but also to his brother Zeng Guofan. This time the imperial court sent Zuo Zongtang to march westward. Zeng and Zuo also had another chance to meet (and the last time). Zuo Zongtang attaches great importance to this opportunity to lead the army to make achievements. He has always been a supporting role for Zeng Guofan in pacifying the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. This time he became the protagonist. Although Zuo Zongtang is now old and his beard and hair have turned gray, he still has a passionate determination to star in this last drama of his life. However, this expedition faced one of the biggest problems, and that was raising wages. Because the northwest is a barren area in the world, and we cannot rely on the local area for salary, we must "use the wealth from the southeast to support the soldiers in the northwest." At the beginning of the Western Expedition, he declared to the court that in this war, "raising wages" was more important than commanding the battle. In this way, Zeng Guofan and Zuo Zongtang will inevitably have to deal with each other again. Because in the ninth year of Tongzhi, Zeng Guofan returned as governor of Liangjiang, and Jiangsu under his jurisdiction was an important source of salary for Zuo Zongtang's Western Expedition. In fact, although the imperial court stipulated that each province should provide military expenses for the Western Expedition in a timely manner according to its share, only a few provinces with good personal relations with Zuo Zongtang tried their best to provide it, and those provinces with average personal relations with Zuo Zongtang failed to do so. Counting the period, "some provinces have allocated more than half, and some have less than half. However, Hunan has only allocated one-third, Henan has allocated less than one-tenth, and Guangdong, Fujian, and Sichuan also have many outstanding debts." Therefore, when Zuo Zongtang heard that Zeng Guofan had returned to Liangjiang, his first reaction was to worry that Zeng Guofan would not sincerely support him and undermine his great achievements: "I am not in harmony with Zeng Gong, and now he is the governor of Liangjiang. I am afraid that he will block my salary." Source, defeat my merit." When Zeng Guofan returned to office, the first batch of payment was a little slow to arrive due to the delivery procedures. Zuo Zongtang thought that this proved his suspicion, and wrote angrily in a letter to Wu Tongyun: "Is Zeng Wenzheng not an old friend for forty years? Instead, he first paid for the Eastern Expedition, and then the Western Expedition. He regarded horses as horses. Gu Shan (ie Ma Xinyi) was relieved of his salary for a few months after taking officeit was completely different from Wen Zheng, so what else." However, he soon discovered that his judgment was wrong. Since then, Zeng Guofan's share of military pay has been flowing in steadily and reliably. It is not only sufficient but also timely, and "the pay has reached as many as one million and hundreds of thousands taels." This surprised Zuo Zongtang. "He always spared no effort to raise pay for the Western Expeditionary Army, and the soldiers and horses depended on it to keep them fed." In addition, Zeng Guofan handed over his most proud subordinate Liu Songshan to Zuo Zongtang. Liu Songshan repeatedly made great achievements during the Western Expedition and was of great help to Zuo Zongtang. This intersection between Zeng and Zuo in their later years moved Zuo Zongtang a little. Before this, Zuo Zongtang had been wearing two pairs of colored glasses: the "imperial examination complex" and the "Yuliang complex". He had always believed that Zeng Guofan was a hypocrite who used his skills to control others. Only then did he want to overturn his previous judgment. mean. After thinking about it, Zuo Zongtang felt that he was still overwhelmed by Zeng Guofan. Since Zeng Guofan did so beautifully, Zuo Zongtang should also behave more chicly. Therefore, when summing up his contribution to the Western Expedition, he gave most of the credit to Liu Songshan, the late Zeng Guofan's old subordinate, and thus highly praised Zeng Guofan. In the memorial, he also said this: "I have privately commented that Zeng Guofan was known as a wise man, and he came to Liu Songshan late, especially as a wise man. Liu Songshan moved from Anhui and Henan to fight in various provinces, and Zeng Guofan treated him with enough military food and paid him a hundred dollars. There are as many as one hundred thousand taels, so that he can concentrate on defeating thieves without worrying about shortages, use his energy to protect the endangered Qin, and the exhausted Jin, quickly defend Jidian, and be a pioneer in the world.Even if the giant stocks collapsed this time, to be honest, it was not Liu Songshan¡¯s power. In this way, I obey Zeng Guofan's knowledge of people and his loyalty to the country, which is really beyond the scope of my ability I have no hope to express my gratitude to God, and I will appoint Zeng Guofan to Liu Songshan. His focus is on using personnel to serve the king, and his effect is attributed to the current situation in Dapi, which is detailed. Declare, and advise those who think that the ministers in the border area have useful personnel. "The memorial also "modestly" said that he had known Liu Songshan more than ten years ago, but had not discovered his talents. This was said publicly on the scene, but in private, Zuo Zongtang explained in a letter to his sons that he had The motive for such a memorial was as follows: "I have been dissatisfied with Duke Di lately, but my appreciation of Shou Qing (Liu Songshan's nickname is Shou Qing) is the most outstanding thing. It can be said that he knows people well and is loyal to the country. This time, Shou Qing was actually the chief contributor to the defeat of the Nian bandits, and it must also be attributed to Di Gong's ability to use people to serve the king. Although there may be some slight dissatisfaction with his personal relationship, he is deeply respected by his public friends, so he specially invited Zeng to be rewarded in order to encourage the officials in Xinjiang. A man is upright and upright, and the meaning of the Spring and Autumn Period is: "The pen is the pen, and the sharpening is the sharpening"; if you can harm public relations with personal suspicion, you will kill them all, just like a despicable man who shields the wise and is jealous of the capable! When people think that I have had disagreements with people in the past, looking at this, they should know that I can distinguish between black and white, and I am definitely not someone who only cares about anger. " Zuo Zongtang originally thought that such a memorial would reveal his "honest and upright" mind, "You should know that I am clear about black and white, and I am definitely not a person who only cares about my mood." However, he did not expect that as soon as this memorial came out, the viewers would be surprised and suspicious. In the officialdom Everyone couldn't turn around for a while, and they couldn't understand why Zuo Zongtang suddenly changed so much, so they all agreed that Zuo's motives were impure, thinking that he was praising Liu Songshan for the sake of praising Zeng, and that praising Liu Songshan was also praising himself. He wanted to disparage Li Hongzhang. As a result, Zeng Guofan also speculated in the same way, saying in his letter to Guo Songtao: "Commander Zuo's accusation of Liu Shouguang is wrong to me. The commentator said that he extended the Qin army and suppressed Huai Yong. I don't know what it means. Hey. " And when Zeng Guoquan said such words at this time, he was obviously reminding him not to make such a mistake again. " Zeng Gong was a great kindness, and he will never forget it. " Zuo Zongtang laughed and said, not knowing which of the Zeng brothers he was referring to by "Zeng Gong". At this time, outside the house, Xu Zhanbiao, Kong Dehong and Song Qing, who had just arrived, listened to the rumblings from inside the house from time to time. There were bursts of laughter, all of which were a bit incomprehensible, but even though they looked at each other, no one dared to go in or leave, so they could only wait there helplessly. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Hong Jun¡¯s "Diary of the Envoy to the West": "On the tenth day of the lunar month, it was clear and the sun was shining across Chaozhou. It sailed from Tianjin and traveled 4,600 to 700 miles in a few days. How could it be possible without the speed of a ship? After breakfast, we climbed up to the helm tower and looked around at the roaring waves and flying snow, covering the sky. I saw dozens of fishing boats in the distance, hanging on mats and disappearing among the huge waves. Counting several thousand to three thousand miles across the ocean, we finally saw a boat. " "The eleventh day is cloudy. Arrive in Hong Kong soon. The overlapping peaks and ridges look like a picturesque picture. After entering the harbor, there are dozens of miles of scattered buildings, nestled against the mountains and foothills. It is a different scene than Tianjin, Shanghai, and Fuzhou. At noon, we took a boat to the shore to take a look. The streets are clean and tidy, and there are many Chinese shops. Shen Zheng, let¡¯s go. " "On the twelfth day, it was sunny and warm, and it was noon. Three or four boatmen held telescopes to look at the shadow of the sun. The clouds started to sail. At ten o'clock, it would travel seven hundred and thirty or five miles. It's night, the moon is as bright as day, and the blue sea is calm. Leaning on the railing and looking into the distance, you feel like the floating clouds are flying. " "It's warm on the 13th. When you get up at the beginning of Mao, you will see the sea and the sun rise, and the weather will be various. At noon, the boatman once again caught a glimpse of the sun's shadow. Kun Yuyun said that it had been twelve hours since yesterday afternoon, and he had traveled a total of one thousand two hundred and seven miles. It is only 1,180 miles away from Annan Haikou. However, since then, we have seen Vietnamese mountain islands stretching a hundred miles to the west. " "It's sunny on the 14th. Not carved into the port. It winds and travels northeast, with shrubs and trees on both sides of the bank, and endless green. The width is no more than three or four miles, and the narrowness is only a few feet. Entering Ludi Island in the south of the Yangtze River, and suspected of entering the Peach Blossom Spring in Wuling. After traveling one hundred and eighty miles, the boat stopped at Youkeng. Dozens of new western-style buildings were built on the left side of the bank, and the French Navy admiral stationed 3,000 troops. It had been three years since the construction of the port office. The various buildings in the barracks are of rough size and scale. It is said that there are 50,000 to 60,000 people from Fujian and Guangzhou who trade here. The natives use Chinese, and the names of counties and counties are the same as those of Hua. This place is under the jurisdiction of Pingyang County, Xinping Prefecture, Jiading Province, and its native name is Ba Yazhou. The king lives in Tokyo, which is half a month away. Three out of thirty countries are called provinces, and their territory is not very wide, covering about one or two provinces in the middle of the country. A few years ago, we had a war with France and were unable to win. It was discussed that the annual silver coins for ten years would be 400,000 yuan per year, totaling 4 million yuan, before the troops stopped. Later, he proposed to cede three provinces to it and collect rent and taxes in current year coins. The earth produces nothing but rice. There is an endless stream of Chinese traffickers. Residents only wear single clothes to cover half of their bodies. Men wear their hair in buns, often without beards. The woman is barefoot and has no hairpins. Don't tell the difference between male and female when you see them. In the thatched huts of the folk houses, the sleeping and sitting areas are all made of wood, with no mattresses or cloth required. There is no rain in winter and spring, but after April it becomes windy and rainy, causing roof tiles to fly off. Therefore, even the royal palace is extremely humble. It produces coix, and each stone is worth one foreign dollar. Betel nut, coconut trees, a forest as far as the eye can see" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please add it to your collection! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 141 Changing food and easily taking Hong Zhuangyuan "On the morning of the 15th, the Cantonese people in Hong Kong saw the dragon flag on the bow of the ship, gathering from all directions. Yun Jia had not seen the dignity of Han officials for many years. Hearing that the envoy was passing through, he asked to see him soon. He came ashore to appease the overseas Chinese, and the French navy The admiral personally welcomed him and took him to Chinatown (where Chinese people live, and all kinds of goods are gathered in the Zhongtu Market, which is called Chinatown by the natives). After returning to the boat, he asked everyone who saw and heard to write about it. " "On the 16th, it was sunny. At Yinke, we set sail and headed due south. At noon, we traveled three hundred miles. The flying fish were as big as ten feet, and hundreds of them jumped out of the water. Some of them were arranged like a procession. It was a real spectacle. "On the 17th, it was sunny and very hot. We were going due south at noon, and we were planning to travel 900 miles. The second servant couldn't get up and died this morning. The guest fell into the sea and was buried in the sea. I checked his belongings and found a book and ten taels of leftover money. I asked the steward to take care of it and provide him with generous compensation, and return it to his relatives when he returns home. " "On the 18th, I went westward at Mao Ke and arrived at Xinjia at Chen Ke. The boat was already parked on the slope. After traveling for 684 miles, the British consul came to greet him and then went ashore for a tour. The British fort was set up at its foot, which was very majestic and magnificent. . Drinking tea and taking a break. Returning late. Xinjiapo and Malacca were both part of Siam in the past. Returning to the boat, someone came to visit me. It is said that it is easier to make a living here than in the hometown, so in recent years there are more than 100,000 native people, so they are not worried about the distance. " "On the 24th, it was clear at noon. We were traveling 796 miles. Ceylon is a large island in the sea. It was occupied by the British in the first year of Jiaqing. The shops and buildings were prosperous, and it was very stable for people from the West and the Middle Kingdom to travel there. The records cannot be verified. However, we can refer to the maps translated by various countries given by Kun Yu. On that day, six of the remaining servants suffered from beriberi and died. Kunyu heard this and told Yu to be careful, saying that people who are not tired of eating are most likely to get this disease. Sailor Officer Ben on the ship ate a lot of curry beef and coarse wheat bread to prevent this. Yu Ran also advised him to eat it. If there is no one to listen, I can do nothing." "It is sunny on the third day of the lunar month. We are about 921 miles away from Aden. We will be able to stop at the beginning of the morning and we will cross the northern boundary of Africa. , there are large mountains like a screen in the south, which are ocher in the sun and have no vegetation. They are about forty or fifty miles long. It is late and the moon is as wide as the eyebrows. For several days, we have traveled to the West Indian Sea (called the Little Western Ocean). The land of Persia (the kingdom of Parthia) and Arab (the kingdom of Hanshu Tiaozhi) are both in the north. " "On the fourth day of the lunar month, it was sunny, and we arrived at Aden at the beginning of the afternoon. , the boat anchored in it. The mountains are abrupt, the rocks are rugged, and there is no hair for dozens of miles. There are several volcanoes in it, and there are more than a hundred houses on the shore, all of which are British military buildings, where coal is stored for the purpose of shipping. Without this port for more than fourteen hundred miles, coal and water could not be maintained. Therefore, the British set up troops here, and they had to use the road to feed the poor. However, the land had no produce and needed cattle, sheep, and Food and coal were shipped from other places. The ship sailed at the end of the night. On the seventh day of the lunar month, we crossed the Suez Canal and arrived at the Mediterranean Sea. Many people on the ship were suffering from fever, and ten of the remaining servants died of beriberi. , four of them suffered from scurvy, all of them because they did not eat boat food. I deeply regret the followers. Even though we are advised to eat boat food, there are still those who refuse to listen. At night, when I heard the noise, I stood up in shock and saw that three of my servants were stealing the dried rice noodles stored by the sailors. I was very angry and scolded them with a stick. They were all destined to eat ship food, and from then on the number of sick people gradually decreased. " December 16, 1871, noon, Mediterranean Sea. The majestic big nose of the "Weiyuan" ship plowed out two blue waves on the sea. The red-bottomed golden dragon flag hanging on the tall mainmast of the ship was blown away by the sea breeze. With a roaring sound, the "Weiyuan" ship, driven by two steam engines in the engine room, was speeding on the sea. From a distance, it looked like it was gliding on the sea. The weather was clear and cloudless, and Lin Yizhe was sitting there. Looking from the table, Hong Jun walked over from a distance. "Brother Tao Shi's outfit today" Lin Yizhe looked at Hong Jun with a playful expression. He considered the words, but in the end he didn't say another word. He just smiled instead. Hong Jun, who was sitting opposite him, lowered his head and looked at his clothes, and couldn't help but laugh. This man usually wore a neatly dressed gown and occasionally wore a melon-skin hat. For the first time today, the No. 1 scholar put on a Western outfit. He wore black trousers on the lower body and a white shirt and a black waistcoat on the upper body. He looked almost different from the Hong Jun in Lin Yizhe's impression. , do not eat foreign food, these rules that Hong Jun set for himself in the past have now been thrown out of the window under the influence of Lin Yizhe's "strong brainwashing". "These foreign clothes don't look bad to me. I specially ordered a tailor to make them." Several times. Hong Jun smiled and said, "What do you think of Kunyu?" " "Not bad. Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "I was originally afraid that the tailor would not sew or mend clothes for Brother Tao Shi because of foreign food. Unexpectedly, today I am actually willing to make a suit for Brother Tao Shi." ¡±"Ants are greedy for life, let alone humans. If you don't eat foreign food, do you want to die of illness and throw your body into the sea?" Hong Jun glared and said. "The so-called starvation is a small matter, but lack of integrity is a big matter" "At this moment and that moment, human life is at stake, and those who are stubborn will die quickly." "Haha, Brother Tao Shi said it well." "Yesterday. During the evening meal, I felt something was wrong with your expression, so I went to your cabin to visit you this morning, but I didn't see anyone" Hong Jun smiled and said, "I had to look all the way along the deck. , but it¡¯s a worthwhile trip.¡± ¡°Thank you for your concern, Brother Tao,¡± Lin Yizhe replied, looking quite touched. "Traveling overseas is a big deal, and the health of your family is of course the most important thing. As for" Hong Jun continued, "Sages also need to be flexible when things are urgent." "Exactly." "Here comes the wine." Hong Jun stood up. He took the tray from someone, handed a glass of rum to Lin Yizhe, and then took a glass himself. Hong Jun first raised his goblet to Lin Yizhe and said: "Kunyu, come! I respect you!" "I only hope that China can wake up and strengthen itself. In this way, you and I will not be in vain." Lin Yizhe is not there anymore. While talking, he just picked up the cup and drank another cup with Hong Jun. "I've been thinking about one thing these days" Hong Jun was already drunk. After half a glass of rum, he was already a bit drunk, but his eyes were still clear: "Kunyu felt, Who will do the most harm to our Qing Dynasty in the next ten years? " "Brother Tao Shi is joking." Lin Yizhe gently turned the tall wine glass in his hand. He raised his head and smiled at Hong Jun: "Where is the trouble in my heart in China? I think you, Brother Tao Shi, already know it well. Why do you need to do this to attract others?" Hong Jun couldn't help being startled when he heard this, but he immediately laughed out loud: "I can't hide it from you!" He pointed at Lin Yizhe and said with a smile, "I really can't hide it from you." "I won't hide it from Kunyu" Hong Jun said straight to the point, "These days, brother, I have been comparing Daqingxing Westernization and Taixi The situation of the various countries is the same as what Kun Yu said before. "It should be noted that the difference between our Qing Dynasty and the Western countries is not in terms of firearms and military force" Hong Jun's eyes were filled with respect. Yes" "Brother Tao Shi, be careful. It's a pity that you and I are not in our position. In many cases, the most we can do is to do our best and obey fate." "If we are not in our position, we will not do what we want" Listen. Seeing Lin Yizhe's frustrated words, Hong Jun didn't seem disappointed, "Kunyu, if there is something you can do in your position, do you dare to do it?" "What does Brother Tao mean?" Lin Yizhe's body turned slightly. Leaning forward, his eyes looked directly at Hong Jun's face, "In addition to negotiating for treasures from the two palaces, is there anything else I can do during this trip?" "Exactly!" Hong Jun replied solemnly. Even though he had changed his gown into a dress, Hong Jun's whole body still exudes the strong scholarly aura accumulated after being immersed in classics for a long time. However, when he first met Lin Yizhe that day, the aura that enveloped him was similar to that of the Confucian scholars in China. The pedantic taste has disappeared. "And this matter" Hong Jun glanced around and saw no one coming, so he lowered his voice and said, "It's not something Kunyu can't do!" "Oh?" Lin Yizhe leaned back after hearing this, and turned his head He turned sideways, looking at the dolphins jumping up from time to time on the sea beside the ship, and asked: "Is there anything else in this world that I have to do?" "There is indeed such a thing." Hong Jun continued quite firmly: " Moreover, even Kun Yu may have to wait a few more years before this matter can be promoted." Hearing Hong Jun's answer, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but asked, "I'd like to hear the details!" Hong Jun's expression changed. He suddenly became serious. He pondered for a moment, and then said to Lin Yizhe: "Promote Western learning and launch reforms!" Lin Yizhe realized that his "brainwashing" seemed to be a bit excessive, and couldn't help but smile, and he couldn't help stroking it with his hands. Holding the wine glass on the coffee table, he took a sip from the glass after a long time, and then put the wine glass back. Then he said: "Brother Tao Shi just said, I don't quite understand." "This reform is a big thing, and it is even more difficult!" Lin Yizhe suddenly became solemn, and he didn't know whether he was talking to Hong Jun or na na. Said to himself: "Since the Qin Dynasty was defeated by the coup, the kings of later generations have been obsessed with obeying the law. Since Shang Yang and Wang Anshi were punished for their reforms, the ministers of later generations have been pleased with the law-abiding. Today, all countries have changed again and again and are prospering. Duzhong The country is cautious about obeying the law, even if it is defeated and exterminated without regrets" He bit his lower lip slightly and continued: "Yi Yun: If you are poor, you will change. It¡¯s time to change??It's just that I never dare to be the person who presides over the reformbecause, after all, you and I are not in that position now. ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 142: Mentor¡¯s Instructions Hong Jun's brows jumped sharply, and his eyes looking at Lin Yizhe became a little more playful - the so-called eagerness to welcome but not to resist was probably what Lin Yizhe was doing at this time. "I wonder if Kunyu still remembers the last time I spoke to an official to impeach you for having an affair with a French chieftain." Seeing that Lin Yizhe's initial direct attack did not elicit the expected response from Lin Yizhe, Hong Jun was also very considerate of people's hearts and found another way. "The reason why Kunyu is so criticized is precisely because the whole Qing Dynasty is intoxicated in the so-called dream of a heavenly kingdom, and only Kunyu among the young people has woken up! And it is precisely these four words of insight that make Kunyu "So if Kunyu really wants to reverse the past, he can only uphold the legacy of his ancestors and let the Qing Dynasty use Western reforms to become stronger!" Having said this, Hong Jun couldn't help but feel a little emotional, " That day on the boat, I heard Kun Yu¡¯s enlightening words. From that moment on, I had a deep admiration for Kun Yu. " Lin Yizhe bowed his hands and saluted Hong Jun, feeling a slight fever on his face. "This is my brother's heartfelt words. It is definitely not flattery, so Kunyu doesn't have to be too modest." Hong Jun stood up and picked up the pot to refill the cup in front of Lin Yizhe. At this moment, Lin Yizhe could clearly know that this famous celebrity had been "washed" by him from one extreme to another. What Hong Jun just said was that he had actually had such a plan for a long time. However, the method he wanted to adopt was not as Hong Jun said, by taking the initiative himself! In China today, the conservative forces are still too strong! What he wants to do is to use his influence and use the method of "boiling the frog in warm water" to start China's reform process from the top down! And now Hong Jun will undoubtedly become an important chess piece for him to break through the Qingliu forces! What he can do now is to get support from more people. Somehow, Lin Yizhe suddenly thought of Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang in China. He has now crossed paths with the three famous officials of the late Qing Dynasty in history, Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang. Now, Master and Disciple Zeng Li is undoubtedly his greatest help, while Zuo Zongtang has become his mortal enemy. Thinking of Zeng Guofan, who was already seriously ill, Lin Yizhe's heart became heavy again. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù In the afternoon, a gap opened in the overcast sky, and a ray of winter sun, which had not been seen for many days, shot into the Zhili Supervisory Office, like a pale The ink painting of the Grand View Garden suddenly added red, green and colorful colors, and everything in front of us suddenly became radiant and magnificent. Zeng Guofan, who was drinking tea and chatting in the study, became very interested when he saw this. He smiled and said to Li Hongzhang beside him: "Shao Quan, would you like to see the Xiangfei Bamboo in Hunan?" "Where can we go to see it?" Li Hongzhang was obviously confused by his teacher's words. . Where did the Xiangfei Bamboo come from in the Zhili Governor¡¯s Office? At this time, the imperial court ordered Zeng Guofan to return to Liangjiang. Li Hongzhang, who had just been promoted to governor of Zhili, was handing over to his mentor these days. "You come with me." Zeng Guofan stood up, followed by Li Hongzhang. He looked at his mentor's back and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. In Li Hongzhang's eyes, his mentor was obviously old: his skinny body was wrapped in a bloated leather robe, his neck was slender, wrinkled and dull, like a dehydrated old bitter melon; his back was bent, and his shoulders were bent. One high and one low, the gray braids hanging from the leather hat are sparse and thin, lacking luster. Compared with when they first met in the capital more than 20 years ago, there is a huge difference. Only the steady and heavy steps still retain the spirit of the past. Zeng Guofan brought Li Hongzhang to the West Garden. Li Hongzhang crossed the Jiuqu Bridge with great interest and studied the stone boat carefully for a while before following his mentor to the bamboo forest on the shore of the lake. What a lovely bamboo forest! In the middle of winter, the vegetation has withered, but this bamboo branch is still full of green. It is worthy of being one of the three friends of Suihan. Just to the left of this large bamboo forest, a winding cobblestone path led Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang to a small bamboo forest. In front of the small bamboo forest, there is a small room built in the style of a lotus leaf pond farmhouse, which is specially used for viewing bamboos and relaxing. Zeng Guofan named it "Yihuang Pavilion". The furnishings in the Art Hall are simple. There is an ink bamboo painting by Zheng Banqiao hanging on the middle wall, but it is not Zheng's original work. Zeng Guofan borrowed it from a descendant of Zheng Banqiao and asked Peng Yulin to copy one. There is also a seven-character quatrain he wrote on Banqiao's painting: "I am lying in the Yazhai and listening to the rustling bamboos, which is suspected to be the sound of suffering among the people. These little Caozhou county officials are always concerned about each branch and leaf." Zeng Guofan has always been obsessed with this poem. Much appreciated. Zeng Guofan led his disciples into the Yihuang Hall and sat down at a small square table in the middle. The table is covered with a white cloth.There were several pastries on it, and a charcoal fire had been lit in the house, which was warm. The servant came over and poured two bowls of hot tea. "Shaoquan, this is the Xiangfei bamboo that was moved from Junshan in Dongting Lake." Zeng Guofan leaned on the back of a cotton-padded chair, pointed to the small bamboo forest outside the window, and said to Li Hongzhang, "Have you seen this kind of bamboo before?" "No. "Li Hongzhang agreed, glanced out the window, then walked out of the Yihuang Pavilion and entered the bamboo bush. He wanted to carefully appreciate this rare bamboo forest with magical colors. Li Hongzhang has been famous for Xiangfei bamboo for a long time. The Xiangfei fan, made of Xiangfei bamboo bones, was an elegant item that literati generally loved to carry. Although he is not the kind of person who is famous for poetry and wine, he is also a scholar, and he also likes to shake a Xiangfei fan in summer. In the past two years, he served as the governor of Huguang, but most of the time he was not in office but on the battlefield, so he never went to Hunan to see the living Xiangfei Bamboo. He never expected to see it in Tianjin today! "Shaoquan, you have to take a closer look. This is the real Xiangfei bamboo that was transported with the soil from Junshan Mountain!" Zeng Guofan said loudly out the window. He seemed very proud of himself. He was singing Liu Yuxi's poem alone in the room. From "Qin Niang's Song", "People in the mountain city have green water on the young river, and the broken geese mourn the ape on the stormy evening. Zhu Xian has become a close friend, and the clouds and hair are not in autumn. The wind and smoke are not the same as before, and the dream is full of confusion. How to use this Thousands of tears shed on the bamboo branches of the Xiangjiang River!" Li Hongzhang could see that this was indeed the real bamboo on the bank of the Xiangjiang River! I saw that the slightly yellow green bamboo pole was covered with large and small black spots. The black spots were very much like the ink marks splashed on the rice paper and slowly soaked. Li Hongzhang gently stroked the bamboo pole, sighing that there were such rare things in the bamboo poles, and even more sighing that there were such imaginative Chu people in the crowd, and the representative of the Chu people was the frail man in the room. mentor. He had always admired his teacher's magnanimous spirit and perseverance, but today he saw that there was still a talent-like affection hidden deep in his teacher's heart. Li Hongzhang looked at dozens of bamboos in a row and stayed in the bamboo forest for a quarter of an hour before reluctantly returning to the Yihuang Hall. "Drink some hot tea!" When the servant came to the stone table, poured out the original cold tea and replaced it with hot tea, Zeng Guofan said to Li Hongzhang, "Shaoquan, do you know why I like Xiangfei bamboo so much?" "Because it's because This bamboo is a specialty of my mentor¡¯s hometown. Looking at it, my mentor felt as if he had returned to his hometown.¡± Li Hongzhang thought for a while and replied. "You're right, but it doesn't just mean that." Zeng Guofan said with a smile while stroking his beard. "Perhaps it's because the legend of Concubine Xiang is sad and moving and has been passed down through the ages." "It's not complete." "Then" Li Hongzhang paused for a moment and said with a smile, "Students are stupid and I really can't think of anything else." Taking Li Hongzhang's example His agility, not to mention two reasons, he said in one breath that it didn't matter if he went to the tenth or eighth level, but he deliberately didn't say it. Firstly, he knew that his mentor's city was very deep, and his thoughts in his mentor's heart were not something he could easily tell; secondly, he wanted to maintain the image of a junior who humbly asked for advice in front of his mentor. He would rather stop guessing and ask his mentor for advice than to Show off your strength and show your ability, and make you behave cleverly. This was something Li Hongzhang had learned through hard work. The leader of the Huai Army who used to be proud of his talents was unwilling to think about this in the past. "Hunan people love mottled bamboos, especially when they are old and decayed. Rare things are valuable. There is also a legend about King Shun visiting the south and dying in Cangwu. Emperor E and Nvying disappeared looking for their husbands. They shed tears in the bamboo forest and threw themselves into the Xiangjiang River. This is a legend. It is indeed the reason why Mozhu is loved by people. The reason why Lao Cheng values ??Mozhu is because he thinks of a kind of blood in Mozhu. Emperor E and Nvying knew that King Shun was dead and could not see him again, but they still went south to look for him. Throw yourself into the water and die with your body. This is the blood of knowing that it is impossible, the blood of repaying the kindness of knowing, and the blood of pursuing until death." Li Hongzhang, listen, listen! , can¡¯t help but stand in awe. His mind gradually flashed back to the study room in Nian'er Hutong twenty-seven years ago, where his mentor was telling him about the metaphors in the Book of Songs and about the moral integrity of the sages Li Hongzhang, who is now a feudal official, was talking to his mentor. In front of me, there is still a sense of awe and reverence that I had when I was a student. He was carefully chewing on the profound meaning of what his mentor said today. "Shaoquan, this meeting between you and me in Jinmen may be the last time in this life." Zeng Guofan's tone suddenly changed, and the passionate and generous mood of wind and waves rolling over the pines and waves shaking the battleship was replaced by the helpless emotion of falling flowers. . "My teacher is as energetic as ever, and students will have a long time to seek advice from him in the future!" Li Hongzhang was stunned, but still had a calm smile on his face, as if he didn't take these words seriously. "You know, my feet have been swollen for several months." Zeng Guofan took a step forward. "As the saying goes, men are afraid of wearing boots and women are afraid of wearing hats. Swelling of the feet is a very bad sign." "It doesn't matter. I will go to the foreign doctor to find a good doctor for my mentor who specializes in treating this disease." Li Hongzhang looked at Zeng Guofan's outstretched foot and said,??? Comforted. "No need." Zeng Guofan returned to normal, "I have died several times in the past twenty years. Death is not worth fearing to me. I invited you here because I want to say a few words to you before leaving. Important words.¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 143 Mentoring Persons "Shaoquan, do you know that this situation has tied you and my master and apprentice together and stuffed them into a boat." The cracked clouds in the sky gradually stitched together, and the warm and bright winter day was covered up by the haze again, and the magnificent The Governor's Office of Zhili turned into a gray ink painting again. Li Hongzhang felt a little clogged in his chest and felt a chill in his body. He solemnly replied: "Over the years, the student has done some things following his mentor. Although it was prompted by the current situation, how can the student forget for a moment the great kindness of the mentor's encouragement and support!" "When I first met Shaoquan in the capital, I then promised Shaoquan as a great weapon. When Ding Wei was young, Shaoquan entered Yutang. I regarded you, Guo Yunxian, Shuai Yuanzhen, and Chen Zuomei as the four gentlemen of Ding Wei. After Anqing was captured, I asked Shaoquan to recruit Huai Yong and go east. Shanghai, and later secretly recommended me to the post of Su Fu. My life has been mediocre and I have achieved nothing. The only consolation is that I have identified Shaoquan as a great talent who can be assigned important tasks. In terms of repaying the emperor's kindness and leaving a legacy for future generations, it can only be said. This is just one thing." Zeng Guofan recalled the past with great affection, and expressed his highest and most heartfelt praise, which pushed Li Hongzhang's mood to an inexplicable peak of excitement. He said in a voice that was almost choking: "Compared with the lofty merits of the teacher, a student's meager work is like a fire compared to the sun and the moon, and a sand dune compared to the mountains. What's more, this small amount of contribution is also within the lifetime achievements of the teacher." " In the past ten years, the Hunan-Huai army and the Zeng and Li families have attracted the attention of the world. The ancients said that the old ones are easy to be damaged, and the bright ones are easy to be stained. They also say that if the trees are beautiful in the forest, the wind will blow them away. I am afraid of ridicule and always feel that I am treading lightly. This is the inherent weakness of courage and the nature of looking at things. I like Shaoquan to be bold and strong, dare to do things, and he is much better than me in terms of mentality. This is This is the most gratifying thing for an old man. " "Students often feel empty and timid, especially when things go wrong and the night falls deeper." Li Hongzhang has always been known for his toughness, and this time he was in front of his mentor. , expressing for the first time that he also has a weak side. "I think no matter how tough or strong a person is, it is inevitable that he will feel weak in the depths of his soul. Su Changgong said that a mayfly placed in heaven and earth is just a drop in the ocean. How short and insignificant a person is between heaven and earth. , can you not be timid?" Zeng Guofan smiled faintly. The servant came over and brought hot tea. Zeng Guofan took two big sips, and Li Hongzhang also took a shallow sip. The sun in the west was suppressed by the clouds for a long time, and finally struggled out again. Its golden brilliance shines on the stone boat and the Xiangfei bamboo moved from Junshan; it shines on Zeng Guofan's long, gray and wrinkled face, and on Li Hongzhang's thick shoulders. "I know that my days are short and I will die on the verge of death. Shaoquan is in the prime of life and is in the ascendant. The future should be cherished. I have a few words of confidence to say to Shaoquan." Zeng Guofan said solemnly to the man who was sitting upright. The student said, "Since the establishment of the Hunan-Huai Army, it goes without saying that it has destroyed countless bandits and killed countless people. Enemies are everywhere in the world. There is another layer. I wonder if Shaoquan has ever noticed that the Hunan-Huai Army Therefore, victory is due to breaking the ancestral laws and secular customs." "Students know." Li Hongzhang nodded, "The military power of our court has never been moved down. In the past, the Sichuan and Chu White Lotus Sect established regiment training and participated in it. To suppress the rebellion, the Hunan-Huai Army rebelled and became the main force in suppressing the Changmao Nian bandits. It was still largely retained and turned into a military force. After the defeat of the enemy, only two-thirds of the Huai army was withdrawn. "That's right!" said Li Hongzhang. Zeng Guofan was very satisfied with the answer. "The Hunan-Huai army will not be able to achieve anything unless it goes against the secular law; if the Hunan-Huai army goes against the law, it will cause endless troubles. Some people say that it will start the vassal towns of the Tang Dynasty and the forerunner of the eight kings of the Jin Dynasty. This is not alarmist, but is actually written with a little knowledge. . I have many worries by nature, and I was frightened by various pressures. After Jiangning was recovered in the third year of Tongzhi, I forced the Hunan Army to withdraw. Although it saved me a lot of trouble for a while, I ultimately lacked foresight. Fortunately, Shaoquan and the Huai Army were able to suppress the rebellion. Great contribution. Shaoquan was so magnanimous that he not only did not withdraw from the Huai army in recent years, but instead used a large number of foreign guns and artillery to become the most powerful force in the world. There was a lot of discussion between the government and the public, and some people even regarded it as Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao. It is suspected that something unusual was done." Having said this, Zeng Guofan picked up the teacup and drank water again, and paid attention to Li Hongzhang's reaction. I saw that he looked calm, not moved by the ridicule of Dong and Cao in the world. "This is Li Shaoquan. He is very different from me after all." Zeng Guofan sighed in his heart: "Of course this is the humble opinion of an ignorant person." Zeng Guofan continued, "Although the internal strife is calm today, there are endless foreign troubles, and the Qing Dynasty is ravaged from time to time. In case of danger, the Eight Banners and the Green Camp cannot be relied upon. As we have seen in the past, we must protect the Empress Dowager and the Emperor Sheng'an, defend China's solid state, and rely entirely on Shaoquan's Huai army in the future. In addition, we must protect our Hunan-Huai army for more than ten years. As a result, we can only rely on the existence of a strong Huai Army. This is the first point I want to tell you, no matter how big the storm is in the future.When the enemy rises, the Huai army can only be strengthened but not weakened. This point must not be shaken. " "Teacher, please rest assured, as long as the student is alive, this point will be adhered to unswervingly! "Li Hongzhang said firmly. He did not have a strong sense of sacred mission to protect the emperor and the country, nor did he have a profound understanding of safeguarding the achievements of the Hunan-Huai Army in breaking the secular grammar. He only had a clear point of view: in troubled times, the handle of the knife in his hand cannot be used. Song, this is the basis for everything to exist. However, these words of Zeng Guofan also inspired him. In the future, he can use the loud slogan of protecting the emperor and defending the country to improve the combat effectiveness of the Huai Army in many aspects. Once the Huai Army really becomes successful. Having established a unique and powerful team in the world, no one dares to say anything stupid like canceling it! I was caught off guard, and unexpectedly another Tianjin incident occurred. When handling the Tianjin case, I was exhausted and knew that I could do nothing more. However, the government and the opposition were so divided on how to handle the Tianjin case that it was difficult to find a solution for the time being. If Lin Kunyu hadn't taken advantage of the war between France and Prussia to deal with it secretly and help me, the situation would have been unimaginable. "Zeng Guofan sighed when he thought of the days and nights during the "Tianjin Mission Case". "Lin Kunyu was able to persuade the Dharma Master to stop going to the Meng chieftain, arrest Feng Daye, return to the country and punish the crime, which calmed public opinion and settled the overall situation. He is truly a rare talent. "Li Hongzhang said. "It would be great if he was here today" Zeng Guofan sighed, "It's just that I'm afraid I won't be able to survive his return" "Teacher, please don't say that," Li Hongzhang felt sad, but still relieved. Zeng Guofan said, "The country is now in its early stages of development, Westernization is booming, and my mentor is seeing the arrival of the ZTE" "When the ZTE will arrive, it is difficult to predict based on the current situation. However, what makes our generation different from the common people is that we take the rise and fall of the world as our own responsibility, advance despite difficulties, and even know that it cannot be done and do it forcefully. Over the past few decades, I have known that the difficulty in getting things done is that people's hearts are not right and customs are not strong. But the right people's hearts and customs are not strong. It actually depends on one or two people who silently operated in the abyss, and their descendants are also harmonious. It is also appropriate. Shaoquan and I belong to this group of two people. I strive to rectify myself first, and at the same time, I also vigorously recommend talents, treating them as seeds, hoping that they will blossom and bear fruit, and achieve a harmonious situation in the world. It's a pity that this matter was not successful. From now on, Shaoquan still needs to be conscious of himself and take a role as a model for the world. He also needs to cultivate more talents and recruit good officials. When the whole world comes to respond, customs will naturally change. ZTE is coming. This is the second sentence I want to say to Shaoquan. " Speaking of talents, Li Hongzhang has always been most impressed by Zeng Guofan's ability to know people well and assign them well, so he took the opportunity to ask: "Teacher, my student has limited experience and often leads troops to fight. He has no time to study deeply, and he lacks real knowledge and insights about some important figures today. Teachers are known for their subtle insights into people. Can you give them a little criticism so that students can have an idea? "Zeng Guofan combed his long beard up and down, thought for a long time, and then slowly said: "It is never easy to be a person on the first day of the month. A person in a high position can determine a person's life with one word, so you must be especially careful with such words. I never talk about others easily, that's why. Today's meeting is extraordinary. If we don't say some things, we may never have the opportunity in the future. However, I just said it casually. Just keep it in your mind after listening to it. There is no need to use it as a final comment, let alone talk about it to others. " "Students please remember. "Li Hongzhang said. "Who does Shaoquan want to know? Zeng Guofan took a sip of tea and asked. "What do you think of Zuo Jigao, my teacher?" "Li Hongzhang thought for a while and asked. "Zuo Jigao is a hard-working and resourceful person with outstanding talents and a good general. He is a good soldier in fighting. He is upright in dealing with others and can be regarded as a good friend and capable official. However, he likes to be overly flattering, conceited, and intolerant of others. These shortcomings often cause him to suffer, but he himself does not understand it. After the recapture of Jinling, he refused to communicate with me. Later generations may think that we will end in misfortune. But I always thought that he was a rare general since the founding of the Qing Dynasty. " Li Hongzhang said: "The student heard from Yang Changjun that as long as the salary from Zhejiang is a few days late, Zuo Jigao will rush to remind you. No matter what is wrong, he will ask sternly: Who gave you your official position? If you miss my important event, I will immediately replace you as governor! " "This is Zuo Jigao! Zeng Guofan smiled and said, "Only he can say this kind of thing." Zuo Jigao's scolding skills were at the pinnacle, beyond the reach of any official. One is to hit the nail on the head and show no mercy; the other is to be unreasonable and nagging. In the seventh year of Xianfeng's reign, I left the camp because of my father's death. He slandered me in Luo Bingzhang's tent, and there was an uproar and peace with him. I have been sincere and self-confident all my life, but it was my fault that I deceived you. To this day, I still feel resentful about this. ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 144 Tetraathlon? Of course Li Hongzhang knew what his mentor was talking about, and he couldn't help but sigh. Since seven years before Xianfeng, the relationship between Zeng and Zuo has been ups and downs, with constant knots and turmoil. But compared with the great conflict between Zeng Guofan and Zuo Zongtang in February of the seventh year of Xianfeng, everything was insignificant. Around the seventh year of Xianfeng, it was one of the most difficult and painful periods in Zeng Guofan's life. At this time, the Hunan Army he founded had been fighting for three years and had repeatedly made military exploits. However, the situation became increasingly embarrassing: because Emperor Xianfeng was wary of him and refused to give him the status of governor, he was forced to lead the army for three years. Being in a lonely place, it is not difficult to employ troops, personnel and pay. Especially during the period in Jiangxi, because they had no administrative power in their hands, although the Hunan Army fought hard all day long to defend Jiangxi, it was still regarded as an extra burden by the Jiangxi Province and was always squeezed out and made things difficult by the bureaucrats. . Zeng Guofan was bullied, full of anger, exhausted mentally and physically, had no choice but to have a mental breakdown, so much so that he said this in a letter to Liu Rong: "Every time I encounter discord, I will never achieve my goals. Today, I will die, so I will conquer him." Log Tomb, if you don¡¯t cry out for me, you will never rest your eyes under the spring.¡± At this time, a family letter came, saying that Zeng Guofan¡¯s father passed away on February 4th, the seventh year of Xianfeng. After receiving this news, Zeng Guofan felt like he was facing amnesty. He quickly handed over military affairs to others and sent a memorial to the court asking for a vacancy. Without waiting for the emperor's approval, he set off home on February 21st to attend to his father's funeral. As a leading minister, leaving the military camp without authorization is a serious violation of military discipline. Zeng Guofan, who always swore his loyalty to himself, made this decision at a time of military crisis, which obviously seemed a bit irresponsible. But Zeng Guofan's move was really out of necessity. He wanted to express his dissatisfaction with the imperial court through this move, and also wanted to take this opportunity to declare to the emperor his true situation of being "extremely unworthy of his position." Although Emperor Xianfeng was quite angry, he was well aware of Zeng Guofan's difficult situation. In addition, Hunan Governor Luo Bingzhang and Hubei Governor Hu Linyi continued to intercede for Zeng Guofan, so he issued a decree to give Zeng Guofan three months' leave, and the matter of commissioning the army was exempted from prosecution. Among Zeng Guofan's friends, Hu Linyi, Wu Minshu and others expressed their understanding of Zeng Guofan's actions and wrote many times to comfort Zeng Guofan. Wu Minshu also said in the letter: "Zeng Gong's incident was exposed to the world, and everyone knew that he had something to do. However, Zuo Zongtang sent a letter at this time, severely criticizing Zeng Guofan. At the beginning of the letter, Zuo Zongtang quoted scriptures and criticized Zeng Guofan for returning home from the army as a sign of disloyalty, unrighteousness and irresponsibility from the perspective of Confucian ethical principles. Zuo Zongtang then laughed and cursed again, and mocked Zeng Guofan for his mediocre military strategy: You Zeng Guofan led the troops to fight, and you made many mistakes and lost many opportunities. The imperial court wants you to be loyal and loyal and will not care about you. But this time your actions make your loyalty questionable. I don¡¯t know if you listened to my advice and came out again. I don¡¯t know if you can help the overall situation of the country with your ability again. But if you don't wait for the court's order and appoint troops to go to the funeral without authorization, it is unethical and unjust. I cannot but criticize you seriously. From talent to quality, Zuo Zongtang criticized Zeng Guofan as useless. You can imagine how Zeng Guofan felt after receiving this letter. Things didn¡¯t stop there. In addition to writing letters to scold Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang even more unscrupulously ridiculed Zeng Guofan in public. Zeng Guofan's commission of troops to return to Hunan was a hot topic in Hunan official circles. Every time Zuo Zongtang met anyone, he always talked about how Zeng usually put on a face of a Neo-Confucian master and claimed to be sincere, but this time he used the excuse of his father's death. Blackmailing your father shows that his intentions are not as upright as he claimed. This was the most painful period in Zeng Guofan's life. Zuo Zongtang's slander became a handful of salt sprinkled on Zeng's wounds, hurting Zeng Guofan to the bone and making it difficult for him to let go for the rest of his life. Zeng Guofan did not reply to Zuo Zongtang's letter at all, and he severed ties with Zuo Zongtang from then on. "My mentor, have you ever thought about why Zuo is like this?" Li Hongzhang said. "Just tell me." Zeng Guofan smiled. "If Yu is born, how can Liang be born?" Li Hongzhang said, "If Zuo is born, how can Zeng be born?" Li Hongzhang pointed out that the reason why Zuo Zongtang is like this is the "Yuliang complex" that has been entangled in him throughout his life. Zuo Zongtang named himself Zhuge throughout his life. "Whenever he writes to his friends, he signs himself Lao Liang and compares himself with Wuhou. He also says that Jin Liang may be better than Gu Liang." Therefore, he never expressed his gratitude to Zeng Guofan for supporting him. Whenever he mentioned the Zeng family, he always had it in his heart. There will be an unspeakable resentment. There is only one reason, and that is that Zeng Guofan occupied the "protagonist" position that should have belonged to him on the stage. Zeng Guofan was the culprit who directly prevented him from becoming "Jin Liang". As the commander-in-chief, he pacified the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. This is what Zeng Guofan felt sorry for Zuo Zongtang. Zuo Zongtang once wrote a preface to a painting called "Old Pictures with Bronze Senses". Tongguan was Zeng Guofan who surrendered to Hunan after the defeat of Jinggang.In this place, the old bronze painting depicts Zeng Guofan's suicide. There is this sentence in Zuo Zongtang's preface: "It's a good thing that the Duke (Zeng Guofan) did not die in Tongguan. Even if he died in Tongguan, it is said that the southeast was leveled, the nest was killed, and there was no hope of successors? That's probably not the case." The meaning of this sentence is that Zeng Guofan survived the drowning that time, which is of course the world's luck. But if he dies, the world will be hopeless, that's not the case. This sentence can be said to reveal the secret in Zuo Zongtang's heart. Zuo Zongtang really wished that Zeng died at that time, so he should be the one who "pacified the southeast and killed the Chaoqiu". He believed that if he directed this drama, it would be much more exciting than Zeng Guofan's. I think at the beginning, the idea of ??creating the Hunan Army was jointly proposed by Zeng Guofan and him. Zeng Guofan's most capable assistant Taqibu was first discovered and recommended to Zeng Guofan by Zuo Zongtang. Zeng Guofan built the Hunan Army and led troops to fight. How much wisdom did Zuo Zongtang contribute? In terms of big strategic policies, how many times have the results proved that Zuo Zongtang was smarter than Zeng Guofan? However, it is useless to say this. Looking back on the past, everything is still based on the word "family name" (this is why Zuo Zongtang was extremely angry when he learned that Lin Yizhe was awarded a Jinshi status). Although Zeng Guofan was mediocre, he occupied a favorable position early because of his smooth scientific name. He, Zuo Zongtang, had made all the preparations to "hold up the sky with one hand" early on, but because of his lack of status, he was unable to fully display it. Although he was finally appointed by the emperor, he was "born too late" and stood up too late. It was too late to catch up with Zeng Guofan. If he misses this opportunity, Zuo Zongtang has no hope of becoming the best in the world. After the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was pacified, people at that time used Zeng, Zuo and Li as the preface when commenting on the world's figures. Everyone thought that this was Zuo Zongtang's glory, but Zuo Zongtang was quite disapproving of this. In fact, he believed that he was a unique figure, far higher than Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang. "Yes! I heard that he once said to Guo Yun: Your Majesty, for the sake of being a good man, wants to join me in the ranks of Zeng and Li. If you don't have a glimpse of Bu Cheng's life, aspirations and deeds, why not just use a strong eye to see it? What a shame!" Zeng Guofan sighed, "That's what's in his heart." "Let's not talk about Zuo Jigao." Li Hongzhang changed the topic in time, "What do you think of Guo Yunxian?" He knows people well, his articles are excellent, and he has the talent to deal with the world, but he has too much scholarly habits. In the past few years, he and Ji Yun had a bad relationship in Guangdong. It is natural that Yun Xian was wrong in his early years in Duzhong. Seeing Yunxian's literary talents, he was eager to make friends with him, and asked me to introduce him to him. He was later appointed as the governor of Hunan, and he repeatedly thought about Yan's appointment as governor of Guangdong. Huang and the vassal minister Wen Ge, while Bao Guo Kan was appointed governor of Guangdong, and his brother was appointed vassal governor. Although Jiyun was not as talented as Yunxian, he was more virtuous than Yunxian after all. However, Yunxian and Jiyun fought for power, which caused discord between the governor and the governor. Yunxian himself was also imprudent. They were carried into the gate together in a green sedan. Why didn't you make a fuss about it? But Yunxian ignored it. "No wonder Yuefu can't continue," Li Hongzhang laughed. "But having said that, Yun Xian's talent is rare in the world, but his talent is not in the realm of re-importation. He is so talented that he cannot bear the drama. He can only come up with ideas, provide strategies, and make plans behind the scenes. He has great insights into foreign affairs. This year I plan to sponsor him to go abroad for an inspection. What he sees will definitely be much more profound than Zhigang and Binchun. From what I see, his complexion is definitely not that of Changsha Chengnan Academy. , maybe he will do something amazing in his later years," Zeng Guofan said again. "When the Tianjin case occurred, the whole country was in turmoil and opposed to concessions. Yun Xian fought against all opinions and denounced the Qing Dynasty for harming the country. It is truly commendable." Li Hongzhang said. "Yes, his knowledge in this area is far better than the common people." Zeng Guofan said, "In addition, you should pay attention to Lin Kunyu." "Although Lin Kunyu is young, he is honest and humble, has the ability to serve others, is shrewd and capable, and not only does Xiangwu is a good man, and he is brave enough to do his job, but" Zeng Guofan said, and sighed again, "This man's scheme is too deep!" "Why did my mentor say this?" Li Hongzhang asked curiously. "I originally thought that this man was just a man of profound knowledge, and besides his understanding, he also had courage Who would have thought that he is actually a character with all the virtues, abilities, power, and strategy" Zeng Guofan looked at Li Hongzhang and said leisurely, "Does Shaoquan really think that his mission to France this time is specifically to retrieve the national treasure for the Empress Dowager?" "Could it be" "Jie Xi thinks that foreign aid is what he wants to do!" Zeng Guofan said, "As for Suo Bao, what he does to please the two palaces is probably not just for his own personal success!" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 145 The most loyal and diligent is an old minister "What does my teacher think this son is after?" Li Hongzhang asked. "I still can't figure it out right now." Zeng Guofan shook his head and said, "Maybe I'm worrying too much" "According to the students, this son invited the royal family to favor him, and what he did was to use the power of the royal family to achieve success and promote Westernization. Add fuel to the flames!" Li Hongzhang said. "Is this what you think?" Zeng Guofan looked at Li Hongzhang. "Teacher, think about it. Without the approval of the Central Committee, the shipping administration would still be building ships that are neither donkeys nor horses. Lin Kunyu, a small member, can use the power of the Central Committee to change his course. The means involved are, The student also feels that he is beyond his reach. "Li Hongzhang said, "And this son urged the Dharma Master to return the treasure, invite the royal family, thinking that he would be promoted to an official position, so that he could have the authority to move freely in the future. I also have these thoughts in my heart. " "What you are saying is that this kid is too scheming. He is so proficient in maneuvering at a young age, and he can slap someone like Zuo Jigao from time to time" Zeng Guofan said. Li Hongzhang said, clenching his fists, "I'm afraid that in the future, he will be both a capable minister in governing the world and a hero in troubled times!" Li Hongzhang did not speak, but there was a look of disapproval in his eyes unconsciously. "It's still too early to draw conclusions. So, Shaoquan, you have to observe him carefully." Zeng Guofan said, "If his intentions are not right, you need to be careful. If he is devoted to the country and does not care about fame and fortune" Zeng Guofan's eyes flashed. With a hint of expectation, "Then, talents are rare! Whether he is a capable minister or a hero, you can choose him to be your replacement in the future!" "Substitute?" Li Hongzhang was surprised. "Yes! Substitute! When doing big things, the first priority is to find a substitute!" Zeng Guofan said, with a bright light shining out of one eye, "If he can be your substitute, within thirty years, there is hope for self-improvement and rejuvenation!" "Teacher, what do you think is the student's biggest shortcoming?" After a while, Li Hongzhang suddenly asked Zeng Guofan. Based on his many years of experience in getting along with teachers, he knows that by asking questions suddenly, he can often get the most straightforward truth from the teacher's heart. ?As expected. Zeng Guofan replied casually: "Your shortcomings are lack of tolerance. I have no other strengths in my life. I am better than you in this regard. When I was still in the capital, Shao Weixi saw it. He said that after my death, I would be named Wen Ren Sir, although it is a joke, it really hits the point. Do you still remember the first lesson I told you?" "Remember, remember." Li Hongzhang replied repeatedly. That year Zeng Guofan told a story about two countrymen who refused to give in to each other in the fields, which left a deep impression on him. He had thought about it seriously for a long time and realized the many contents contained in this little story, but he was not sure what the teacher meant. "Teacher, students and staff couldn't figure out the meaning of this story at that time, so I asked the teacher to clarify it today!" Looking at Li Hongzhang's pious look for advice, Zeng Guofan smiled: "Actually, it doesn't have any deep meaning. It's just a story. It¡¯s just a trivial thing that you often see in the countryside. They are two stubborn people, and the one who can¡¯t hold on will naturally lose. Now that I'm old and I can't stand up, I won't have any achievements. It seems that I will still stand up, so I remind you that in this world, who wins and who loses sometimes depends on whether he can stand up or not. " Li Hongzhang nodded as if he had some understanding. After a while, he said: "The students thought that the teacher told this story to warn us: it is always useless to shout and discuss the world's affairs from the outside. We must get involved and be responsible, just like that old man. There is hope for success. For example, in the Tianjin teaching case that happened later, the main combatants were all outsiders. They were irresponsible and just showed their will. If they were allowed to take responsibility, they would not shout so vigorously. This understanding of the students. I wonder if it makes sense?" "It makes sense." Zeng Guofan smiled knowingly. "I hope Shaoquan will carry out Xu Tu's career of self-improvement to the end. In the next two years, we must first complete the matter of sending young children abroad and make it practical. You and Lin Kunyu have achieved great results this time when the children went to France. I am heartbroken Very gratifying. This is also what I think is a rare talent of Lin Kunyu. He can think of this at such a young age. "When it comes to Westernization, Li Hongzhang is the most interested and thinks he has studied it the most. He started to talk eloquently: "Westernization. It must be done! Over the past hundred years, the Western countries have entered the hinterland of our borders from India to the South Ocean, and from the South Ocean to the Northeast. All the places that have not been connected in ancient times have been blocked by our emperor. Like the heavens, they all made treaties and trade with them, and all the people who were 90,000 miles away from the east, west, north, and south gathered in China. This was indeed a major change in the past three thousand years. China's bows, spears, guns, and cannons were no match for the rifles and cannons of the foreigners. China's boats and ships cannot compete with the engines and warships of the foreigners, so they are subject to the foreigners' current situation and talk about expelling the foreigners, expelling them from the country, etc. This is a false theory, that is, if they want to maintain peace and defend their territory, they cannot have guns. gunboat, ??It's empty talk. Students believe that the way to self-improvement is to learn what they can and seize what they can rely on, so they have to set up a machinery bureau and a shipyard. The students thought that foreigners' guns and ships were only created within a few hundred years, and they could continue to invade our country, China. If we can understand the method deeply, we can also build cannons as good as the foreigners, and maybe even surpass them. Then we won¡¯t have to worry about fighting off the foreigners and becoming independent. Therefore, Lin Kunyu proposed sending young children to study abroad. The students were very supportive and tried their best to help it be successful. "Zeng Guofan held his beard and listened attentively to Li Hongzhang's grand remarks. He was very impressed by his argument of "a major change in three thousand years." "Shaoquan, you summarize today's situation with the phrase 'a major change in three thousand years.' . After you take over as the direct governor, the first thing you do is to take this sentence as your purpose and give the Empress Dowager and the Emperor an explanation of what you just said, so that everyone in the world can be shocked. " "Okay, I'll write it when I get back. "Li Hongzhang has had this idea for a long time. He wants to sound the alarm to people like Chun Wang and the Japanese Ren Song and Jin Dynasties. "Shaoquan, there is one thing I want to remind you. No matter whether you are doing foreign affairs, you should use the good methods and systems of the foreigners. Regardless of whether you send people to study abroad, there is one point that you must always keep in mind, that is, we must be based on our famous Chinese religion. Why is this so? I think you can understand the pros and cons involved. " "Students understand that China's ethics and ethics are the original teachings, supplemented by the prosperity and strength of other countries. "Li Hongzhang nodded and said, "Everything that goes too far is too little, and if you act too cautiously and move forward too hastily, not only will your previous achievements be ruined, but you will probably retreat even further, and by then you will be doomed! " "As long as you understand. Zeng Guofan breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "If there is anyone blocking the road, go around it. When they come to their senses, the problem will be over. But if you insist on fighting them, you will waste all your energy in fighting." Among them, not only will it greatly hinder this Westernization, but it may also be difficult to protect itself. " "Students should remember their teachers' teachings. " After a pause, Zeng Guofan asked again: "Shaoquan, Zhili is the first priority of diplomacy. Over the past year or so, what kind of attitude have you adopted when negotiating with foreigners? " Li Hongzhang thought for a while and said: "Students do not have a fixed attitude when interacting with foreigners. Foreigners are cunning, students should just talk to them. " After Li Hongzhang finished speaking, he looked at Zeng Guofan. Zeng Guofan stroked his beard with five fingers and remained silent for a long time. After looking at Li Hongzhang for a long time, he said: "In my opinion, the word 'sincerity' is still appropriate. Sincerity can move people. Foreigners are also human beings, and the Chinese can be sincere, but how can foreigners be an exception? The sage said that loyalty can be achieved by barbarians, and this is absolutely true. We have no real power at the moment, so no matter how you try to show off your strength, he can see clearly that it will be useless. It is better to be honest, be honest with him, and be fair and reasonable with him. Although you cannot take advantage, you may not suffer too much. No matter what, my integrity is always reliable. Being down-to-earth, you won¡¯t stumble too hard. I think it¡¯s more reliable than having a strong voice. What do you think? " "Yes Yes. Li Hongzhang nodded endlessly, "Students must follow the teachings and management of their teachers from now on, treat foreigners with sincerity, and be fair and reasonable." " Beside the bamboo forest, the master and the apprentice were still talking heart-to-heart. The sky in the west gradually turned from bright to crimson. Finally, the setting sun finally broke out of the clouds tenaciously, revealing its fiery red corner at the last moment when it was about to fall into the Western Mountains. , the afterglow covered the Zhili Governor's Office with a layer of golden glory ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Zeng Jize's Diary": "In the eleventh year of Tongzhi, Renshen, early February. On the 4th (March 12, 1872), the "Sea Survey" ship arrived in Shanghai. In the afternoon, while walking in the West Garden of the Department, he suddenly suffered from numbness in his feet, a tongue ache and was unable to speak. With only my eyes open, I took out the suicide note and read it. After thinking about it, I shed tears. It also refers to the book case, which contains three letters to friends. After I finished reading, Fang helped him back to the study, sat upright for three moments, and passed away"???????????????? ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù France, Marseille Port. On the distant sea horizon, the figure of a three-masted warship gradually became clear. Unlike all the ships parked in the port, the masthead of this warship was flying. A red dragon flag. Not long after, another warship also appeared with the dragon flag flying. "This is the ship of the Chinese Emperor's special envoy, send the signal!" "A French naval officer on the lookout tower of the shelter weir put down his telescope and said. The lookout sent a signal to people, reporting the arrival of the "Weiyuan" ship. The news spread, and the shore was quickly crowded with people watching the excitement. In Marseille, the arrival of a foreign ship is a big event, especially a Chinese warship with a fully loaded displacement of 2,331 tons. Because this is the first time a Chinese warship has arrived, it is particularly eye-catching. The "Weiyuan" ship is gradually approaching, and it has successfully passed those caused by several volcanic explosions.The ship sailed through the strait caused by the explosion and approached the port. The ship sailed very steadily and swiftly. For the first time, people saw Chinese sailors maneuvering the warship through the narrow entrance of Marseille Port. Their agility and keen vision are as good as those of the best sailors in Europe. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 146 The Cycle of History Seeing the Dragon Flagship fleet appearing in the Port of Marseille for the first time, a cheerful and enthusiastic mood filled the French people who were watching the excitement on the shore. Several of them couldn't bear it any longer. They couldn't wait for the Chinese warship to enter the harbor, so they jumped into a small boat and sailed towards it. When the small boat passed by the Chinese warship, the French people on it shouted loudly to the Chinese on board. cheered. A young man wearing Chinese splendid official uniform on the Chinese warship saw these enthusiastic French people and waved to them. He is a slender young man, about 20 years old, with a pair of black eyes and black hair; his appearance gives people an extremely calm and determined feeling. Temperament can only be possessed by those who have experienced strong winds and waves, hardships and dangers since childhood. After hearing the cheers, another middle-aged man wearing similar Chinese official uniforms walked out of the cabin. When he saw the French people cheering and waving to the Chinese warship, he was stunned for a moment, and then he waved to the French like the young man. waved his hand. "I never thought that our Qing fleet would be stationed at a Western port one day." The middle-aged man, Hong Jun, the deputy envoy of the Qing Dynasty to France, said to Lin Yizhe with a smile, "It's a happy event when the news is sent back. " Lin Yizhe smiled and said nothing. He was too lazy to explain to Hong Jun that in fact, according to the provisions of the so-called "unequal treaties": foreign warships can dock at any treaty port in China, but the Chinese have never known or understood that they also have such rights! Now that the "Weiyuan" ship and the "Fubo" ship can be stationed in the Port of Marseille this time, it is actually a normal right for Chinese naval ships. Since the elites in the country are so willing to regard this matter as a glorious thing to "enhance the country's prestige", let them be so optimistic. The "Weiyuan" ship and the "Fubo" ship successively sailed into the Port of Marseille. There happened to be a number of foreign warships parked in the port. Seeing the arrival of the Chinese warship, the foreign warships fired salutes one after another. The Chinese warships fired salutes in return. For a moment, the salute was in the Port of Marseille. The roar, coupled with the cheers of the onlookers, was so lively. After saluting each other, the "Weiyuan" and "Fubo" ships docked. Officials from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of the Navy were waiting there early. When the Chinese delegation appeared, the surrounding people cheered again. As France¡¯s largest commercial port in the Mediterranean, Marseille has received sailors from all over the world. However, the arrival of the "Weiyuan" and "Fubo" Chinese envoys this time aroused special curiosity among the locals. People saw that the Chinese naval officer leading the team was wearing a Chinese-style silk official uniform with double breasts, but the cuffs were decorated with varying amounts of gold rims in accordance with Western rules to indicate rank. Chinese sailors wear turbans on their heads and wide belts on their waists, and wear flowers on their sleeves similar to those of Western navies. The logo of the craftsman makes Westerners marvel at the wisdom of the East. The one who manages oil draws an oil pot, the one who raises the fire draws a shovel, and the blacksmith carries an anvil. The civil servants of the mission wore brilliant silk robes. And no matter the officers or soldiers, everyone has a long braid trailing behind their backs. With such a ¡°strangely dressed¡± team, it is difficult not to attract attention. The reporter of "Daily News" talked about the action of all the Chinese military officers delivering red greeting cards when they went to the city hall, and the folding fan, which seemed ordinary to the Chinese, also became the object of discussion, "For the French It is really strange for soldiers to use folding fans, but some Chinese officers are either unaware of this effect or don't care about it. They use folding fans leisurely, comparable to upper-class ladies." This French reporter obviously doesn't understand the Confucian general's demeanor of "feather fans and turbans, while chatting and laughing, the oars and oars are turned into ashes". After staying in Marseille for only three days, the Chinese mission had a good impression of the city. However, the arrival of a piece of news brought a sad atmosphere to the mission. Lin Yizhe learned the news of Zeng Guofan¡¯s death from the French officials who greeted him. The French newspapers of the day also reported this in detail. After it was confirmed that Zeng Guofan had passed away, Lin Yizhe, Hong Jun and others were in mourning. Later, the delegation set up a special room in the hotel where they stayed to serve as a mourning hall. Hong Jun drew a portrait of Zeng Guofan in his uniform based on the portrait of Zeng Guofan published in a French newspaper and hung it in the hall. Lin Yizhe led everyone to burn incense and worship. The French officials and the mayor and municipal officials of Marseille who greeted him sent wreaths to show their respect in accordance with Western etiquette. Subsequently, under the arrangements of the French reception officials, the Chinese mission took a train to Paris to attend the ascension ceremony of French Emperor Napoleon IV. March 22, 1872, was the day when the coronation ceremony of French Emperor Napoleon IV was held. To celebrate this grand ceremony, people gathered from all over the city of Paris. The stands specially set up to watch the ceremony have also been ordered by everyone, and the balconies located on the only way for the emperor to pass through during the coronation ceremony have long been admired.?Rented it. The entire city of Paris is full of festive atmosphere. Various exquisite ornaments decorate the streets and alleys of Paris beautifully. Countless French tricolor flags are fluttering in the wind in Paris. Posters with the portraits of the two emperors, father and son, are on display. They can be found everywhere in the city. These days, everyone has a holiday, and every little kid gets their favorite gift. Now all the French want to witness this event. From the perspective of French Emperor Napoleon IV, his entire coronation ceremony was full of mysticism. When he was a child, he devoutly witnessed his father's sacred coronation ceremony. Now he will face his coronation with the same enthusiasm. Every day these days, Napoleon IV would conduct countless rehearsals in the living room of the palace, striving to be the best in every ceremonial move. When the emperor began to practice wearing the French Diamond Crown, it was suggested that he wear the Imperial Crown instead. Because the French Diamond Crown was made of pure gold and inlaid with a large number of diamonds, it was too heavy for the emperor, while the Imperial Crown was a lightweight crown specially made for the coronation of Emperor Napoleon. However, the emperor believed that the French Diamond Crown was the official crown worn by the French emperor when he was coronated, so Napoleon IV decided to wear the French Diamond Crown. The emperor also gave careful and thoughtful consideration to the special meaning that the dress he wore during the coronation ceremony should have. The emperor's coronation dress was an ivory white brocade robe, plus a red outer robe. All the robes were embroidered with a variety of beautiful and representative flowers, including not only the iris pattern of the French royal family but also the iris patterns from various parts of France. The flowers also include corresponding representative plants from French colonies such as Algeria and other countries. The emperor was very satisfied with his colorful coronation dress. Because this allows people from all over the world to see their local representative plants at the coronation ceremony, allowing them to fully feel that the new emperor attaches great importance to them. This is exactly what the new emperor wants to see. On the first day, there was drizzle in the sky, but this did not dampen people's enthusiasm at all. The main streets along which the emperor's carriage passed were lined with people who came to watch the ceremony. Everyone brought tents, sleeping bags and food and waited in the rain for the next day. Early morning, 8 o'clock. The drizzle still shows no sign of letting up. At this time the first procession began to set off from the Palace of Fontainebleau to Notre Dame. At the front is the carriage of the Mayor of Paris, accompanied by a guard holding a spear as he drives towards Notre Dame. Next came the royal relatives riding in luxurious carriages. Followed by horse-drawn carriages, including members of the royal family, the speaker of the House of Representatives holding a scepter, rulers of various colonies and envoys from various countries. At 11 o'clock, the luxurious carriage carrying Emperor Napoleon IV and his wife arrived at Notre Dame de Paris. Amidst the opening hymns, Napoleon IV slowly walked towards the altar in the church. "Gentlemen! I hereby introduce to you your true emperor, Emperor Napoleon IV!" The deep and sonorous voice of Pope Pius IX rang in the Notre Dame Cathedral. Suddenly, the entire cathedral burst into cheers, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively. Even foreign reporters shouted in unison: "God bless Emperor Napoleon IV!" The emperor's jewelry and ceremonial clothes. Now, Napoleon IV took off all his gorgeous appearance and stood there waiting for the ordination ceremony to begin. The Pope first anointed the Emperor, and then the Emperor sat on the throne, put on a plain white sleeveless coat woven from linen, and solemnly received the carefully designed symbols of royal power - a transparent crystal ball with a The emperor's scepter with a cross, the royal ring with a ruby ??and sapphire cross. In accepting these symbols, the emperor also accepted the royal power conferred upon him. Finally, when the Pope raised the sacred French Diamond Crown high in the air, Napoleon IV slowly lowered his head, and the Pope solemnly placed the crown on the emperor's head. Lin Yizhe looked at this scene and couldn't help but think of the coronation ceremony of Napoleon I. That time was also at Notre Dame de Paris, on December 2, 1804. In order to consolidate his throne, Napoleon was extremely arrogant and asked Pope Pius VII to come to Paris to crown him in person. The purpose was to take advantage of the pope's huge religious appeal. , let the French people and even the European people recognize his "legitimate status." But during his coronation, Napoleon refused to kneel before Pope Pius VII and let him crown him. Instead, he took the crown and put it on himself. The current coronation ceremony of Napoleon IV was personally hosted by Pius IX, who had been "protected" by Napoleon III. In the same place, two Napoleonic emperors and two popes appeared. History seems to be reincarnated at this moment. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 147 The fatal diary "God bless the emperor!" At this time, the cheers in the church rang again, blending in with the rich church bells. The gun salute roared over Paris, and the whole city of Paris was boiling. Prince Jerome, who was kneeling in front of the emperor, led the royal nobles of all levels and came forward one by one amid the singing of the choir to express their allegiance to the new emperor. After taking Holy Communion, the new emperor walked out of the church to meet his subjects. People rushed to express their best wishes to the emperor, and the emperor smiled and waved to them one by one. That evening, French Emperor Napoleon IV delivered a speech to the people of the country at the Tuileries Palace: "I am very excited on this unforgettable day. I will serve you with my greatest sincerity as always, Just as you continue to support me, in my limited life, I will work hard to live up to your trust, maintain the honor of the empire with justice, justice and mercy, and protect all the good people who are closely united around the empire I will follow the example of my parents and grandparents and lead everyone to go forward firmly and confidently in the future Today, what makes me unforgettable is not only the solemnity and beauty, but also your enthusiasm and loyalty. I sincerely Thank you very much, and may God bless you!¡± After the unprecedented grand enthronement ceremony, the envoys from various countries who came to congratulate were warmly received by Napoleon IV, and for the Chinese delegation from afar, Napoleon IV gave Extraordinary courtesy. Hong Jun, the deputy envoy of the Chinese delegation, with excitement, wrote down the following words in his "Diary of the Envoy to the West": "That day, I went to the Palace of Fontainebleau to see the Dharma Master. I saw the high and vast palace, the surrounding area There are more than a thousand rooms, all on three floors. The palace officials showed around the place, and there were many treasures inside. There was a large vase, six or seven feet high, decorated with emerald patterns all over. It was so bright that it was a gift from the king of Russia. There are several rooms filled with treasures from various countries. There is also an ancient flower album, a golden pagoda, and several landscape paintings, all of which are Chinese. The walls are all oil paintings by famous artists from that country. Inside, you can see the royal stables and horses, and there are thousands of trees, all of which are more than a century old. The glass house has windows that can be opened and closed to block the wind and the sun. The ground is still cold, and the five colors are bright and fragrant. The begonias are about two feet high and have a beautiful red color. White camellias, like roses, rhododendrons, peonies, and four-season peonies, are all the same. There are dozens of peaches, plums, and apricots in them, all with copper pipes to store hot water. It is as mild as the late spring climate in the middle of the earth. All the fruits are in bloom, just beginning to bear fruit, and are gradually ripening. They are ready for use at any time, so as not to miss a ball of purple grapes, which is actually larger than a bird's egg. It is ripe and delicious. The horses in the stable are as big as eight feet tall. There are also eight small horses, such as those from Shu. They are riding in a high carriage with four horses, and the stars are flying in all directions. "When the time comes, the person in charge of the palace sends the emperor's order to invite him to the Banquet Palace. On the second day of the first lunar month, Kunyu and Yu both wear formal attires and swords, and go outside the palace gate. The style was made by referring to the colors of Western clothes, based on Chinese etiquette, and was quickly made by the tailor. The clothes were dark blue (blue means green, which means the Qing Dynasty), with large rows of pipa buttons, a dragon pattern on the chest, and embroidery on the sleeves. Two golden dragons, copper belts, and waist swords, which are extremely majestic and majestic got off the car, and more than a hundred soldiers lined up, all wearing red clothes, holding halberds and standing still at each gate. Four people. Turn left at the entrance and pass through a long alley. There are intermittent fires. The steps are paved with patterned stones, with flowers planted on both sides, and there is no trace of darkness on the steps. At more than a hundred levels, those who ordered their wives to enter the palace followed each other one after another, and then they arrived at the Banquet and Dance Palace. The palace was five to six feet long, more than ten feet wide, and over five feet high. There are more than 9,600 lamps hanging in the corners and on all sides of the room, covered with glass. This time, the Dharma Master held a banquet here, and the preparations were extremely luxurious to show that China was different from other countries. There are more than 400 ministers and more than 800 wives. The Dharma Master is sitting on the south side. There are three floors of halls on both sides. All the officials are sitting and listening. Kunyu and the attendants are sitting on the opposite floor. The music was played with sonorous syllables. The men and women danced for more than ten times, wearing red military uniforms and black civilian uniforms, both decorated with gold embroidery. The women wore red and green embroidery, with bare shoulders, arms and chests, and clusters of jewels and diamonds on their necks. Bright and dazzling The Dharma Master spoke very kindly and asked: "How is the scene in Paris compared to China? Unfortunately, it is too far away from China and it is not easy to travel. Is it safe to go there?" Kun Yuji responded one by one and said: 'Chinese envoys rarely go to foreign countries. Only when they come to Europe this time do they know that there are such wonderful places overseas. Kunyu immediately recited the national letter. After reciting it, the Dharma Master was very happy and said: "I came from afar this time to establish the friendship between the two countries and to maintain peace forever." ¡¯ Kunyu replied, ¡®The good relations between the two countries bring blessings to the people, and I hope they will last forever. ¡¯ The Dharma Master asked again: ¡®Hello, the Great Emperor of China. ¡¯ The answer was: ¡®Okay. The Dharma Master also said: "Since you have accepted the Emperor's letter of credence, you should also respond with a letter." They all gave in with a smile. The Dharma Master went to the banquet in person. There was a lot of wine and food, and the butlers were all dressed in beautiful clothes and holding cups to serve meals. After a while, The first master ordered that the Dharma should be passed on, and it should be inscribed into the palace the next day.?. When I returned to my apartment, leaks were everywhere. " "On the 15th, it was sunny, Shen Ke, and entered the palace gate. The ceremonial officers inside and outside were the same as last night, but there were sixty people in red robes with many musical instruments. The palace official's clothes were embroidered with gold, and he led Kunyu and Yu to a place to sit and wait. Not long after, the First Lord Fa and several other officials came to greet him personally. There are several levels of entrance to the inner palace. The first master and the second one sat upright, while Kunyu and Yu sat sideways. When the first and later masters saw Kunyu, they thanked him profusely and called him the "savior of France". They also awarded Kunyu and a precious star. I was very surprised and didn't know what the late master said. Later, it was known that during the war between Fa and Pu, Fa's master was at a disadvantage. The first master of Fa obtained Kunyu's secret report and informed Pu's army about the advisability. He won a great victory and was able to regain his land and preserve his country. The first emperor of France and later the emperor Wen Mian for a long time, asked the Chinese emperor and the two palaces how they were, and agreed to return another 4,000 national treasures, donated five large stone docks to the shipbuilding administration, and allowed the shipbuilding administration to build an iron-clad ship and two patrol boats. Ten ships and related machinery and equipment were either given away or sold at a discount. We had a long meeting and it was very pleasant. At noon, the late Master Fa held a banquet, and many officials came to accompany him. The late Master Fa made another toast and said: "This time I come to France, I only hope to return to China, so that the two countries will become more harmonious." ¡¯ Kunyu thanked me and the banquet was over. " "On the 16th, French Prime Minister Thiers came to pay his respects. Ask: ¡®How many days have you been here? ¡¯ Kunyu replied, ¡®It¡¯s been ten days since I arrived. ¡¯ He also asked: ¡®The customs and customs of our land are different from those of China. What do you think they are? ¡¯ Kunyu replied, ¡®Paris houses are exquisitely made and have many benefits in all political affairs. ¡¯ The Dharma Minister invited Kunyu and Yu to visit the Chamber of Deputies. The House of Representatives is like the meeting of kings and ministers in our dynasty. It is divided into two parties: the ruling party and the opposition party. They live in harmony on weekdays. When it comes to state affairs, each has its own opinion and does not want to give in to each other. In the final vote, the party with more people wins, and the loser calmly accepts the outcome. , there is no one who is angry or dissatisfied and continues to be in trouble. In general, the affairs of the state are handled hand in hand, and their power is regarded as the prime minister of the Han Dynasty and the king and ministers of our dynasty. The upper and lower chambers are also divided into different parties and attack each other. The one who occupies the prime minister position must have more support from the political chamber, so that he can secure his position. When Kunyu and Yu went to the courtyard to listen, the members of the parliament were questioning the Minister of the Ministry of War. There were various arguments and questions, and the Minister also answered them one by one. After voting for a long time, the matter is decided. Then I went to look at the post office. It is tens of thousands of miles away and as close as the same city. But if you stick a letter stamp on it, the post office will deliver it, and it will receive tens of millions every year. The administration of the country is to facilitate the people, and to use the surplus from the people for the country's use. Kun Yu said: "Meng Shengyun said: the people are the most important, the country is second, the king is the least, the West also recognizes the holy religion, this is only for the convenience of the people, but in fact it is the benefit of the country. This is why the West is becoming rich and powerful day by day. ¡¯ It¡¯s so true. " "Looking at Western state affairs, a council has been set up since the beginning, which is divided into two parties, similar and different, so that each can use its will and deliberation to determine right and wrong; and those who are in power also compete for victory one after another. The imperial court once again publicized its administration to its subjects. It spoke out frankly and without any taboos. When the common people wrote letters, they were all rewarded. The formation of this custom has been brewing for a long time! " Hong Jun frankly recorded what he saw, heard and felt in his diary, and planned to send it to the Prime Minister's Yamen to be printed into a book for future consultation. Lin Yizhe readily agreed after learning about it, and after reading the manuscript, helped him Some "beneficial changes" have been made to try to be closer to the traditional Chinese cultural and educational etiquette. The purpose of these changes is of course to prevent the young people in the country from jumping up as if their balls were stepped on. , Lin Yizhe did not expect that even if he made such changes, Hong Jun's diary would not only cause an uproar in Qingliu, but also almost kill Hong Jun's teacher Li Hongzao. "Beijing, Li Hongzao's residence." It's been so long since I've been gone, but I haven't even written a single reply. It's really strange. " Bao Ting looked at Li Hongzao, who was sitting there silently drinking tea, and couldn't help but said. "Zhongtang, don't tell me that Lin Kunyu did something to ruin brother Tao Shi's life, right? "Huang Tifang, editor of the Hanlin Academy, looked at a room full of young people and said anxiously. "That's not possible. Zhang Zhidong listened to Huang Tifang's words, smiled and shook his head, "Lin Kunyu can't do anything like this." It should be noted that Tao Shi is also an envoy appointed by the emperor. How dare he do this? " "I'm afraid not necessarily. Baoting said, "This person has a deceitful heart. He can bend his body to serve ghosts. What can't he do?" " "Won't. "Zhang Peilun waved his hand and said, "I have read the foreign newsprint of the Prime Minister's Office. Everywhere the envoy went, there were reports. There was no report of his death. It can be seen that Brother Tao Shi is still doing well now. " "Then why on earth is it that Brother Tao Shi didn't send a single word of the book? Baoting said, "I thought he was being held hostage by Lin." ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 148 The Qingliu who had their balls stepped on While several people were discussing, the concierge came to report that there was a letter from Hong Jun. Baoting and others were overjoyed when they heard this. "Talk about Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here." Chen Baochen said with a smile, "Let's take a look in the middle hall." Li Hongzao suppressed his inner excitement, took the letter, opened it and started reading. Zhang Peilun just wanted to ask Li Hongzao to read this long-awaited letter, but suddenly he found that Li Hongzao's face turned gloomy. Li Hongzao stared at the letter in his hand, his eyes widening and his breathing became rapid. His body was shaking uncontrollably, and cold sweat dripped down his forehead, as if he couldn't stand still. "Zhongtang! Zhongtang!" The Qingliu people around noticed Li Hongzao's strangeness, and Zhang Zhidong couldn't help but exclaimed. After Li Hongzao read the letter, his eyes suddenly rolled up, and he lost his breath and fell backward. The few pages of letter paper in his hand slowly fell to the ground. It was the quick hands of Zhang Peilun and Chen Baochen who were close to him, and they suddenly supported him to prevent him from falling to the ground. "Quick! Call the doctor!" Zhang Zhidong shouted. Seeing Li Hongzao fainting, Zhang Peilun seemed very calm despite the rush. He and Zhang Zhidong helped Li Hongzao sit down on the chair, and then began to pinch Li Hongzao's philtrum. Seeing this, several other celebrities from Qingliu also hurriedly came forward. Some rubbed Li Hongzao's chest and some rubbed his back. After a while, Li Hongzao finally woke up after a quarter of an hour. "Zhongtang is awake! Zhongtang!" "Zhongtang, what are you" Zhang Peilun looked at Li Hongzao and asked carefully. Li Hongzao's eyes fell on the pieces of letter paper falling on the ground. He slowly raised his hand and pointed at the pieces of letter paper. His hand began to tremble again, and the muscles on his face became distorted with anger. Baoting stepped forward and picked up all the letters one by one. He picked up the letter, glanced at it briefly, and his expression immediately changed. "What nonsense! What nonsense!" Bao Ting yelled angrily. Baoting's shout attracted everyone's attention. Zhang Peilun, Zhang Zhidong, Chen Baochen and others gathered around and looked at the contents of the letter together. " During this mission, I benefited a lot from what I saw along the way. I will briefly mention one or two here In Western countries, there are lush gardens, neat streets and lanes, prosperous cities and towns, majestic buildings along the way, and smooth roads. Paris, France The pavilions are gorgeous, the people are prosperous, the carriages and railways are beautiful, and the jade and jade are beautifulit is even better than the cities of other countries." "Students believe that three generations ago, China was the only country with a culture of education, so it has the words 'Yaofu' and 'Huangfu'. They are all far away from China and are called "Yi Di". Since the Han and Tang Dynasties, Chinese education has become more and more prosperous, and even political and religious customs have been spread to the West. European countries now regard China as their own. In the prosperous times, Chinese scholars and officials knew that there was no one like him. "Three generations of wise saints are beyond the reach of the West. Even the benevolent saints of my pilgrim ancestors can be found in the West." For more than eight hundred and seventy years, there has been no one who has been able to serve the world. However, in the West, the holy virtues of public servants cannot last forever. Wen, Wu, Cheng, and Kang are all inherited from each other. , less than a hundred years, but the inferences of the ministers and common people are endless, and the longer the time, the more prosperous the humanities are. This method is sincere and good, but it is not a Western country, and the situation is not good. " "Before the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty, I lived in obedience to foreign countries and worshiped foreigners Now Britain understands the foundation of benevolence and righteousness, and it has become rich and powerful. It was not due to the long-term exposure to China and the exposure to the holy religion." "The politics of the West There are many people who coincide with our way of governing China. Since the beginning of the world, China has had more than a hundred great sages. In the past few decades, many great sages have emerged in the West, and their teachings are profound. , and some are not inferior to China. Mencius said: The people are the most important, the country is the second, and the king is the least. The West takes this as the way to build a country. If the people are rich, the country will be rich. How can the power of the Western country be shared with the people. What is the reason why the people are poor and the country seeks to be prosperous and strong? The wealth of the West is in the people. If it is beneficial to the people, it will be returned to the country; The ancient laws of our ancestors have their own profound meaningChina has a vast land, abundant resources, and sufficient manpower, but it must be considered based on the strength of national politics. Then the favorable geographical location and talents can be used for our benefit. In recent years, I have learned a little about the handover, and it has come to the people. Still ignoring everything, while the West strives to provide convenience to the people, China is doing the opposite Nowadays, wealth and strength are regarded as the country's main plan; but I don't know that the wealth of the West is only for the people, not the country. In this world, the provinces were exempted from taxes in turn, wealth was hidden among the people, the government was overflowing, the people were prosperous, and the whip reached the five Indias. The Western countries also paid tribute and became ministers. Now the Western countries also follow this way and have achieved great governance" "It is simply like this. Nonsense! No wonder Zhongtang is so angry!" Bao Ting looked so angry that he couldn't even say a word.Li Hongzao came out and said angrily, "I can't believe it! He Hong Tao Shi could actually write such rebellious words!" "How can there be sages in a barbarian land? How dare he Hong Tao Shi say such a thing!" Huang Tifang was furious. He said, "Yidi people are only slightly popular, how can they be seen by others? Nonsense! Nonsense!" After hearing Huang Tifang's words, the Qingliu people became even more angry. For a while, the room was full of people condemning and scolding their former comrade Hong Jun. Voices. It¡¯s no wonder that the Qingliu people felt like their balls had been stepped on. In the eyes of people like them who were taught by sages and sages, the Western barbarians were not considered human beings at all. Wang Kaiyun, a national scholar at the time, refused to admit that Westerners were ¡°human beings.¡± , "Man is the spirit of all things, and he is full of tricks and shortcomings. China uses one to rule out chaos. People in the Yi and Di are all things, and if they are popular, they will become deceitful." But insist that they are just "things", nothing more than communication. After gaining some popularity, he became treacherous and hypocritical. Rather than human things, how can we understand the teachings of sages, and how can we produce sages like those in China and make the country "great"? Under such a concept, Hong Jun's deviant letter naturally aroused the indignation of all Qingliu. No wonder Li Hongzao was so angry after reading the letter. Li Hongzao recommended Hong Jun to be Lin Yizhe's deputy, and also asked him to give him the right to secretly record special reports. Originally, he wanted him to suppress and monitor Lin Yizhe, and report Lin Yizhe's "deviant" behavior at any time, so as to launch a Qing discussion to attack the Westernizers. But what he didn't expect was that he was looking forward to the stars and the moon, and what he was looking forward to returning would be such a letter! How could this not make him disappointed and sad, angry and regretful at the same time? Hong Jun has always been Li Hongzao's favorite disciple, and now he has written something like this. How can he, the leader of the "Beiqingliu", lose his face? "Please be patient. Maybe this letter was not written by Tao Shi, but by the man named Lin." Zhang Peilun finished reading the letter, thought about it, and said. Zhang Peilun¡¯s words suddenly ignited the hope of the Qingliu people again. Several Qingliu who were very good friends with Hong Jun were there and were heartbroken. When they heard what Zhang Peilun said, they all raised their heads. "Yes! Maybe I was coerced by Lin to make such unintentional remarks." Zhang Zhidong also said. Zhang Peilun presented the letter to Li Hongzao again and asked: "Zhongtang is familiar with Brother Tao Shi's writing style and handwriting. Can you take a closer look to see if this letter is really written by Tao Shi?" At this time, Li Hongzao also had a look of hope on his face. , he hurriedly took the letter and read it carefully from beginning to end. This time he no longer focused on the specific content of the letter, but the tone, handwriting and font of the letter. After looking at it for a long time, Li Hongzao let out a long sigh, and his hand dropped weakly again. "If that's the case, then is it really written by Tao Shi?" Bao Ting seemed to be unable to believe the result, but asked again with great expectation. "It is indeedwritten by this evildoer" Li Hongzao lowered his head and said with shame on his face. When the Qingliu people heard this and were about to explode, Zhang Peilun waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet. "Can you please show me a letter from Master Tao in the middle hall so that we can compare it again?" Zhang Peilun seemed not to give up and said to Li Hongzao again. Li Hongzao waved slightly to a servant. The servant took the wooden box that Li Hongzao used to hold letters, opened it, and handed Zhang Peilun a letter that Hong Jun left before leaving the country. Zhang Peilun opened the letter and compared it with the letter that just arrived today with everyone. After comparing for almost two quarters of an hour, several people let out a long sigh helplessly. This letter, which is full of deviant content, is completely consistent with the letter Hong Jun wrote before, from the writing style, style and tone to even the turning points of the strokes and the spacing between the words, without any difference. Moreover, the writing is smooth and there is no sluggishness in the writing. It is obviously not coerced by anyone, but the writing is smooth. After confirming that this letter was written by Hong Jun, several Qingliu who were close friends with Hong Jun were all dumbfounded. "This villain has really been poisoned by foreign drugs all my years of hard work have been wasted" Li Hongzao burst into tears for a while. "It's only been a few months since I went abroad, how come I've become like this?" Zhang Zhidong frowned. "I have been exposed to foreign poison because of the influence of my ears and eyes! It can be seen that this barbarian land is absolutely impossible to go to!" Chen Baochen paused and said, "Once you go there, you will undoubtedly be exposed to foreign poison!" "Originally, the Confucian officials of China were , You are a barking dog of the ugly barbarians, you are really despicable!" Huang Tifang said bitterly, "If this continues, the country will be ruined!" "Hong Jun, you are a traitor!" Bao Ting waved his fist fiercely and shouted, "I want to make a fool of myself"??You! " "right! Let¡¯s go back and get discounts! " Bao Ting's words ignited the indignation of the Qingliu people again. Some Qingliu expressed on the spot that they wanted to break off relations with Hong Jun, draw a clear line, and go back to prepare a memorial. But Zhang Zhidong noticed that Zhang Peilun silently wrote Hong Jun's The letter full of disobedient words was quietly put into my sleeve. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Text Chapter 149 The number one scholar also understands love "Slow down!" Li Hongzao suddenly shouted loudly. The crowd was stunned for a moment and immediately became quiet. "The evildoer was recommended by me, and it is up to me to plead guilty to the court." Li Hongzao said in a hoarse voice, as if he had aged ten years suddenly, "You don't need to take action, I will settle this matter myself." The crowd listened to Li Hongzao. , everyone was silent. After a while, Bao Ting said goodbye to Li Hongzao, and then Huang Tifang, Chen Baochen, Zhang Zhidong and others also left one after another. Soon only Li Hongzao and the two bookboys from the Li family were left in the room. Li Hongzao sat there blankly for a long time, then ordered the book boy to serve the pen and ink, and began to write the memorial. "The evil disciple Hong Jun tried to exaggerate what he saw in his "Diary of the Envoy to the West". He said that Taixi had strict laws, benevolence and righteousness, and was still prosperous and strong. The whole world returned to its heart. When this book was published, the Tongshang Yamen was Anyone with blood will gnash their teeth I really don¡¯t know what the bad guy¡¯s heart is for saying this, and what is the intention of the person who made it? "When the Empress Dowager Cixi saw Li Hongzao's statement about impeaching herself, a rare smile appeared on her face. Emperor Tongzhi on the side couldn't believe his eyes when he saw the expression on his mother's face. In his impression, it was rare for his mother to smile like this. "Emperor, have you read Hong Jun's "Diary of an Envoy to the West"?" Empress Dowager Cixi put aside the excerpt about Li Hongzao's self-impeachment and turned to Emperor Tongzhi and asked. "My son is reading right now." Emperor Tongzhi said with a guilty conscience as he turned over the page he had just read. "Take a good look. It will come in handy when dealing with foreigners in the future." Empress Dowager Cixi said to Emperor Tongzhi in a rare and pleasant manner. "My son has written it down." Seeing his mother concentrating on reading Hong Jun's "Diary of Shixi" again, Emperor Tongzhi felt relieved, and he carefully turned the pages of the book to the one he had not finished reading just now. page, and then started reading. "Written about Western painting, there is a lot of emphasis on finesse, but oil painting is not as important as ink and wash. When writing about things and people, extreme craftsmanship is the most precious thing, and one painting is worth ten thousand gold. If the person is a single man or woman, even if they are single, Naked bodies are not allowed by officials because they are qualified enough to be studied. Therefore, there are also figures of walking, lying, standing and crouching figures. Women who want to paint naked people should pay attention to this art. He started copying with pen and scrutinized the details in order to make a perfect portrait. When a man was copying a woman, he would often call a prostitute with a slender waist and curly body, and make her undress spread out, and write on her, hoping to be meticulous " "I also heard that there are people selling kidney clothes in France. When staying with prostitutes, they will wear the head of Longyang to avoid getting sick. Males and females are not allowed to live together. Although it is said that getting sick is not as good as being naked. . Some people in their country are afraid of having children, so they buy a leather or silk sheath, which is worn on the crown of the yang. Although it is very difficult for a chick to lay an egg Unexpectedly, it is also used by women to protect themselves from men. The thing is also made of ancient rice (i.e. rubber), about four inches in circumference, no more than an inch deep, and shaped like a silver bowl. If a prostitute is afraid that the man will be sick and contaminate her body, she should first place this thing on the vagina, and there will be no contamination. This method is indeed wonderful, but Mencius said: There are three types of unfilial piety, the most serious of which is to have no descendants. It is a pity that these people have not heard of it. If they want to promote this method, they will not be punished. That¡¯s it. The one who created the figurines has no descendants!¡± Seeing this, Emperor Tongzhi couldn¡¯t help but feel his eyes heat up. "Emperor, Master Li has an apology letter here, what do you think?" Empress Dowager Cixi signaled Liu Chengyin to give Li Hongzao's letter to Emperor Tongzhi. Emperor Tongzhi quickly closed the book, took the fold and took a look. "My son feels that Master Lihas no crime that should be punished" Emperor Tongzhi said, "On the contrary, Master Li has merit in recommending talents, and he should be rewarded" He subconsciously glanced at the book written by Hong Jun again. "Shi Xi's Diary" said in a low voice. "That's what the emperor said." Empress Dowager Cixi nodded, with a look of satisfaction on her face, "The emperor will reply on the note. If the disciples are good, they will be given the advantage of being handed over to the ministry." "My son accepts the order." Emperor Tongzhi quickly agreed. Said, then immediately picked up the ink pen and wrote the same reply on the fold. Two days later, Li Hongzao received an edict to promote himself to "Dongge University Bachelor" and "give him three months' leave, and give him two taels of Korean ginseng to cure his illness, and he will resume his salary after he recovers." At this time, Li Hongzao was preparing to publicly announce that "traitor" Hong Jun would be dismissed from the school, but he unexpectedly received such an order. It was like a bucket of cold water poured on his head, which made him calm down instantly after he had been angry for several days. Li Hongzao read the decree several times and figured out the joints, and couldn't help but break out in cold sweat. He thought for a while, came to the desk, picked up the written and unsent letter "severing the relationship between teachers and students" to Hong Jun, and read itAfter a few glances, he slowly crumpled it into a ball and threw it into the pile of old papers. At this moment, Hong Jun, who was far away in Paris, did not know that he was almost kicked out by his master and was not tolerated by the scholars. At this moment, he and Lin Yizhe were enjoying the banquets and dances of Paris's upper class society. "Dear Fantine, I I" In the splendid ballroom of Duke Louis Palace, illuminated by the huge crystal chandelier, on a luxurious white velvet sofa, Hong Jun was looking at the person next to him affectionately. A beautiful young French girl in a white floor-length dress spoke in very unskilled French. This erudite scholar, who was the leading scholar in the Qing Dynasty, suffered from the lack of French foundation and was unable to use words to express his overwhelming love to the lovely girl in front of him. The French girl gently shook the feather fan in her hand, smiling and looking at him with gentle eyes. This girl named Fantine is the niece of the Empress Dowager Eugenie and the cousin of the new emperor of the French Empire, Napoleon IV. Seeing that Hong Jun was so worried that sweat was dripping from his forehead, but still didn't say anything, the girl seemed to understand what he meant, and suddenly stretched her neck, put her red lips in front of Hong Jun's face, and then used the feather fan in her hand to block it slightly The two of them quickly gave Hong Jun a passionate kiss on their cheeks. From a distance, Lin Yizhe, who was dancing with Theresa, the daughter of Duke Louis, accidentally caught a glimpse of this scene, and a smile couldn't help but appear on his lips. "What are you laughing at?" Theresa noticed the change in Lin Yizhe's expression and asked with a smile. "I'm thinking that love is indeed wonderful, and any obstacle is not a problem in the face of true love." Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "As long as two people who don't understand each other are in love, just from each other's eyes and expressions, they can understand each other. Being able to read the love in the other person's heart. " "What you said is so nice. It shows that you are a person who knows how to love and cherish love very much." Theresa smiled and approached Lin Yizhe, gently touching his lips. A kiss. Lin Yizhe kissed her back, and the corner of his eye glanced towards the sofa again. This time, he saw Hong Jun and Fang Ting standing up hand in hand and walking toward the corridor, and couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. Look at this posture, he is about to open a house Now Hong Jun is not only wearing Western clothes and eating Western food, he is also ready to ride the "Ocean Horse". The thick gold-clad wooden door closed behind the two of them, and a pair of slender arms immediately rested on Hong Jun's neck very naturally. Fang Ting looked up at Hong Jun, her eyes as bright as stars, and her breath as bright as a orchid. Hong Jun suddenly felt dizzy, and the rose-colored lips in front of him were approaching him at a speed that could be judged by the naked eye Now he was filled with warm and fragrant soft jade, and he could even feel the beauty of that delicate fit. His body has gradually begun to heat up, and his pupils have begun to shrink slightly Wherever he looks, in front of the window he opened not long ago, through the curtains that were swayed by the cold wind, The dim street lights pouring in from the window make the room feel extraordinarily quiet. This is indeed a secret place, where you can fly with the beautiful woman At this moment, Hong Jun, all the Yixia defense and the teachings of the saints were lost in Java. At this time, he was just regretful. Why would his wives and concubines never give him such ecstasy? Hong Jun¡¯s lips greedily sucked Fang Ting¡¯s lips. The two kissed passionately for a long time, and Hong Jun suddenly heard gentle footsteps coming from the door. He slightly dodged the chasing lips, put his mouth gently against Fang Ting's ear, and said in a very small voice: "Someone is coming" Although he spoke Chinese Mandarin, he did not expect Fang Ting's ear. Ting actually understood. The body of the girl in her arms froze immediately, and her beautiful eyes that always exuded an intoxicating aura narrowed slightly, revealing a clever light. "Wewent to the wrong placeherehis room" Fantine whispered in his ear in unskilled Mandarin. "Oops!" Hong Jun's eyes fell on Lin Yizhe's bookcase, and he realized that this room was the room prepared by Duke Louis for Lin Yizhe. "Herecome with me" Fantine took his hand and ran quickly to the balcony. Hong Jun suppressed the desire in his heart and followed her to the balcony. Fang Ting poked her head out and looked around. When she saw no one, she lifted up her long skirt and lightly stepped over the railing of the balcony and came to the grass. Turning her head Chong Jun smiled brightly. Hong Jun was encouraged by her and jumped down from the railing without caring about the elegance of a scholar. It's a pity that his actions are obviousI was unskilled, so my feet twisted when I landed and I almost fell. Fantine covered her mouth and chuckled, stepped forward to support him, and took his hand. Hong Jun tried to take two steps with her support, and found that it was no big deal. He couldn't help but put his arm around her slender waist and was about to kiss him. "Let's go there" Fantine pointed to the balcony of another room not far away. Hong Jun nodded, the two of them hugged each other and ran over for a few steps and jumped into the balcony. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 150 Assassination "No bed, just here" Fang Ting's starry eyes were half-closed, her pretty face flushed, her whole body went limp, and she fell directly from Hong Jun's arms to the ground! And Hong Jun, who was wrapped around his neck by her, seemed to have had all the bones in his body suddenly removed, and he fell limply while holding her in his arms. The two of them immediately rolled into a ball on the ground! Just when Hong Jun was burning with desire and eyes ecstasy, a deafening explosion suddenly came from outside the window! Hong Jun instinctively pressed Fang Ting under him. Although his body was shaking like chaff and he did not dare to raise his head, he still held her head tightly with both hands. This violent explosion almost knocked down the crystal chandelier hanging on the ceiling of the ballroom. Lin Yizhe saw that there seemed to be fire surging outside the window, and he couldn't help but feel secretly frightened. People in the hall instantly fell into panic. Some female guests fell to the ground one after another, while some male guests hid under the table or against the wall. They were all terrified. The incident happened in a hurry. Although Lin Yizhe was shocked, he acted very calmly and stood in front of Theresa. "What happened?" Theresa shrank behind him and asked in panic. "It seems like someone is throwing bombs." Lin Yizhe sniffed the air that smelled of gunpowder smoke and said with certainty. Just as Theresa was about to speak, another explosion came. Lin Yizhe noticed that this time the fire came from the window of a nearby bedroom, and that was the room where he, Hong Jun, Zhang Deyi and other entourages were staying. He was immediately heartbroken. I understand what's going on. ¡°Obviously, there is an assassin who wants to kill himself and Hong Jun! Teresa was so frightened that she huddled up and screamed loudly. Lin Yizhe leaned down and put her head in his arms to protect her. She hugged him tightly, and Lin Yizhe couldn't help but comfort her softly. He hugged her and finally calmed her down. There were rapid footsteps in the corridor, followed by crisp gunshots from various distances. Lin Yizhe knew that it was the security personnel of the Duke's Palace exchanging fire with the assassins. After a while, a large number of French police arrived, and gunshots were heard all around. "Please don't move!" A shy and pot-bellied police chief rushed in from the balcony with several policemen. As soon as he finished speaking, the door of the ballroom was suddenly opened, and a man wearing a handyman's uniform rushed in. He came in, carrying a pistol with a smoking muzzle in his hand. Seeing the policeman appear on the balcony, the man suddenly raised his pistol and started shooting at the policeman. He fired several shots in a row without even knowing where the bullets had landed. At this moment, the big-bellied police sergeant He didn't even draw his gun and fight back. Instead, he lowered his head and looked at his stomach, as if looking for bullet holes! Fortunately, the policeman next to him moved faster. He raised all the pistols in his hands and fired wildly. The man who shot at the policeman was immediately shot and fell to the ground. Several policemen with their sabers raised shouted and rushed. He went up and slashed and stabbed the gunman who had fallen to the ground. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but grin when he saw this scene, and blocked Theresa's eyes with his hands to prevent her from seeing this bloody scene. ¡°Perhaps knowing that the ballroom was full of big shots, more police officers rushed in. At this time, the gunshots seemed to become scattered and distant. The people in the hall finally calmed down and slowly stood up. "It's okay, Theresa." Lin Yizhe helped Theresa stand up. Perhaps because Theresa hugged his waist too hard, he felt a soreness and numbness in his waist. Theresa blushed and let go of her hand, gradually regaining her previous elegance and calmness. "Thank you for protecting me, Lin." She looked at him lovingly and said softly. Just as Lin Yizhe was about to comfort her, gunshots suddenly came from the garden outside, and the dignitaries in the ballroom let out another burst of panic shouts. The gunshots soon stopped, followed by the police shouting and cursing. ¡°They are our people, kill them!¡± The pot-bellied police chief looked out the window and said with a smile to a gentleman hiding behind him. At this time, Lin Yizhe suddenly thought of Hong Jun and that girl, and couldn't help but feel anxious secretly. "Hong, are you okay?" Fang Ting looked up at Hong Jun, her eyes as gentle as water. "Oh, okay" Hong Jun took a long breath and looked at Fang Ting with concern. Perhaps, this is the difference between people who have truly experienced life and death and ordinary people. "It's a pity that although his heart is full of pity for Fantine, the burning desire just now has completely disappeared. "Hong" Seeing that Hong Jun looked a little embarrassed, Fang Ting was about to say something to comfort him, but was interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps. The door bangsWith a sound, he was pushed away, and several policemen and servants of the Duke's Palace rushed in. "Sir, you" A servant was stunned when he saw Hong Jun and Fang Ting helping each other to stand up. Fang Ting gently held Hong Jun's arm and said calmly in French: "I just heard an explosion outside. The Chinese Minister and I are hiding here. How are we now? Are we all safe?" Hear " At the word "Chinese Minister", the police noticed that next to her was a Chinese man with long braids and gorgeous brocade clothes. They immediately stood at attention and saluted Hong Jun. "Are we safe?" Fantine asked again. "Absolutely safe, ma'am." A policeman replied immediately. Fang Ting took Hong Jun out of the house and came to the garden. At this time, the police had dragged the three corpses together. Looking at the bloody corpses with gun holes still smoking, Fang Ting and Hong Jun both twisted in unison. Overdone. He happened to see Lin Yizhe walking towards him quickly. "Brother Tao Shi! Are you injured?" Seeing Lin Yizhe's concerned look, Hong Jun was moved and said quickly: "I'm fine, unscathed, but Miss Fangting was frightened." He turned his head and gently said She gently patted Fantine's hand holding her arm, her love and affection was beyond words. Fang Ting looked at Hong Jun, her eyes full of tenderness and love. Seeing the inseparable look of the couple, Lin Yizhe barely controlled the expression on his face and did not laugh. Lin Yizhe looked at the crowd in the middle of the garden and saw several detective-looking people searching the body. Not far away, Duke Louis was comforting his frightened daughter Theresa. At this time, a French general appeared in the garden, escorted by a group of soldiers with live ammunition. Lin Yizhe knew that he should be the commander of the garrison in this area. The general came to the body, frowned, and knelt down to look. Look, the fat-bellied police chief next to him was sweating profusely while explaining something to him while showing him the items found on the criminal. After a while, several detectives came out of the building and reported to the police chief. The police chief and the general turned ugly when they heard the report. Duke Louis was obviously unhappy when he saw the belated arrival of the general. He comforted his daughter a few more words, then quickly came to the general and the police chief, and loudly questioned them. The general stood up and said something to him with a gloomy expression. The Duke's expression turned pale and he involuntarily turned his head to look at Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun. Duke Louis hesitated for a moment and walked quickly towards Lin Yizhe. "I'm so sorry, my friend, you see" The apologetic Duke didn't know what to say for a moment, "This kind of thing could happen in my family. It's really" "It's not your fault. Lin Yizhe smiled generously and then changed the subject, "Have all those thugs been caught? What kind of people are they? Have you found out their identities?" "These thugs are Italians, maybe Mazzini elements." The Duke looked at Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun with a worried look, and said, "You must be careful, my friends. Judging from the current situation, they are specifically here to attack you." "Oh? How do you know they are here specifically to attack you?" Ours?" Lin Yizhe was shocked. "The rooms I prepared for you and Mr. Hong were all blown up by bombs." The Duke replied, "Their goal is obviously very clear." "Oh! God!" Fantine heard the content of their conversation and couldn't help but be horrified. Covering his mouth, he exclaimed. "Kunyu, what happened?" Hong Jun couldn't help but ask as he couldn't understand the French spoken by the three people. "The murderer came for you and me." Lin Yizhe replied simply. "What?!" Hong Jun was shocked. Just as he was about to ask more questions, Hong Jun's servant Fu Gen ran over quickly. "Master! It's not good!" Fu Gen said breathlessly, "Hong Shun I can't do it! Master, come over and have a look!" "What's wrong? Aren't you fine when you came here?" Hong Jun was anxious. road. This servant named Hong Shun was given to him by Li Hongzao, Hong Jun's mentor. He had served Hong Jun for many years and was highly trusted by him. This time when he came to France, Hong Jun also brought him with him. "Just now there was a lot of chaos. When the gunshot rang out, he was so frightened that he ran outside and was shot" "Quick! Take me there!" Hong Jun was so anxious that he almost shed tears. He hurriedly said goodbye to the Duke and Fang Ting, and ran into the building with Lin Yizhe following Fu Gen. When Hong Jun and Lin Yizhe were led by Fu Gen into the corridor inside the building, they saw two French doctors not far ahead.While giving first aid to Hong Shun who was lying on the ground, translator Zhang Deyi and a servant of Hong Jun stood by. Lin Yizhe glanced at Hong Shun, who was staring blankly at the ceiling, with blood spraying from the corners of his mouth and nostrils. When Lin Yizhe saw that the three bullet holes in Hong Shun's chest and abdomen were all in vital positions, his heart sank. . After a while, the two doctors put away the instruments in their hands, stood up, and said something to Zhang Deyi. Zhang Deyi looked sad and sighed and nodded. Hong Jun rushed to Hong Shun's body in a few steps. Seeing his dead expression, his heart felt sour and he couldn't help but shed tears. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 151: Moltke¡¯s Mystery "Hong Shun why did you just go like that" Hong Jun said sadly, and gently closed Hong Shun's eyelids with his hand. "Brother Tao Shi, I'm sorry for the death." Seeing Hong Jun's grief, Lin Yizhe and Zhang Deyi kept comforting him. Hong Jun shed tears and adjusted Hong Shun's clothes. Suddenly, his hand seemed to touch something in Hong Shun's clothes. Hong Jun first squeezed it with his hands and found something that seemed to be a letter. He knew it might be a letter from home left by Hong Shun. He wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, reached out his hand, touched it in his clothes, and took out the letter. Xin took it out from the pocket of Hong Shun's clothes, opened it and took a look. Lin Yizhe noticed that Hong Jun's expression seemed to have changed, and he couldn't help but be curious about what Hong Shun wrote in the letter, but on such a sad occasion, he still suppressed his curiosity. He didn¡¯t know that at this moment, Hong Jun¡¯s chest felt like it was about to explode. "Hong Shun you go well I will take care of the unfinished business in your heart" Hong Jun said, folding the letter and putting it in his arms. Then he started to feel around Hong Shun's body and took out all the items from his pockets and sleeves. Zhang Deyi looked at Hong Jun in surprise, as if he was inspecting a corpse. His face was full of surprise, and he couldn't help but turn his head to look at Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe felt something strange about Hong Jun, because Hong Jun's voice seemed to have changed at this time. Although he still sounded sad, his voice was not as sincere as before, and he was surprised. But he didn't say anything, and even gave Zhang Deyi a wink to signal him not to speak. When everything was over, the night was already deep. Hong Jun returned to the bedroom that Duke Louis had rearranged for him. After seeing no one around, he took out the letter found from Hong Shun again, opened it and read it. "It turns out that the teacher has taken so much pains to treat the students, and the students have learned the lesson today." Hong Jun said to himself, with both sadness and anger in his eyes, "Since the teacher couldn't forgive the students first, then don't blame the students for not being able to do so." Let¡¯s talk about the friendship between teachers and students.¡± Hong Jun put away the letter written by his servant Hong Shun to his old master, took out the manuscript paper, and began to write today¡¯s diary. "Duke Louis held a banquet in the palace to entertain Qin Xian. The banquet was in full swing when suddenly they heard an explosion and all the guests were shocked. Only when the patrolling garrison soldiers came did they know that assassins were coming. After a long exchange of fire, three of the assassins were killed. , it is said that two people escaped. It was found that they were members of the Mazzini Party in Italy, and they were ordered by the generals to assassinate Qin Xian and restart the rebellionKun Yu said that the political and religious customs in the West were beautiful and good. There are shortcomings, everything is too much, and the Western people are too arrogant. There are frequent assassinations of monarchs and ministers in China, Italy, and Russia. This is also a serious problem in the West. This is something that China must take note of. " After the assassination of the Prime Minister, relevant French departments immediately launched multi-faceted investigations and found that the perpetrators of the conspiracy against the Chinese delegation were members of the Italian Mazzini Party. Judging from the clues left by these people during their activities in France, they It was an action taken at the behest of Prussia. As soon as the news came out, there was an uproar in the French government and opposition parties. The French government immediately responded by removing the local garrison commander and police chief from their posts, wanted two thugs who escaped, and also expressed condolences to the Chinese delegation. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs made strong protests and solemn representations to the diplomatic departments of Prussia and Italy. After the news of the assassination of the envoy reached Beijing, the Qing court also made a rare tough response. Prince Gong instructed the Prime Minister's Office to send notes to the Prussian and Italian ministers in China respectively, raising strong protests. The Prussian government subsequently issued a statement, calling this a "malicious slander" by France. The Italian side, which felt infinitely aggrieved by the innocent shooting, hastily issued a statement saying that the matter "has nothing to do with Italy." Faced with the statements of Prussia and Italy, France subsequently reacted fiercely and announced that it would refuse Prussia and Italy to send ships to participate in the naval review held in Prest this month to celebrate the French Emperor's enthronement. For a time, the "Assassination of the Chinese Mission" became the focus of European news. A black-painted open-top carriage slowly stopped at the entrance of the heavily guarded hotel. The young Prussian man sitting next to the driver's seat in the front seat jumped out of his seat neatly, and walked over in three steps. Next to the car door at the main entrance of the hotel, the car door was opened for the passengers in the car, and another young man in the car got out first, and then together with the original young man, another old man wearing a Prussian military uniform in the car was pulled out. Passengers helped him down. Seeing these Prussians, the French guards guarding the door of the hotel immediately blocked their way. A young French ensign stepped forward and began to question the Prussians. Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun happened to see through the glass of the windowThis scene happened. What caught Lin Yizhe's eyes was an elegant black silver-handled cane. This elderly man, who seemed to be the most distinguished among the three people who came in the car, was quite tall. Although he was very old, his legs and feet were very tall. It's nimble and doesn't look old at all. He looked at the quaint hotel in front of him and squinted his eyes slightly - the sunshine in Paris at four o'clock in the afternoon was still a bit dazzling. Seeing the general rank mark on the old man, the French second lieutenant stood at attention and saluted. The old man raised his hand in return, "Let's go in." He tapped the ground with the crutch in his hand, and then took the lead and walked into the hotel. "A guest is here." Lin Yizhe recognized the old man in general's uniform and said to Hong Jun with a smile, "The real master is here. How about Brother Tao Shi coming with me to welcome him?" "You must obey your orders. ." Hong Jun also smiled immediately. "Sir, General Moltke of Prussia is visiting." The doorman came in to report. "Please come quickly." On the exquisite small coffee table of red rosewood (one of the household items Hong Jun brought from China for display), there are several plates of snacks and a pot of Yunnan Pu'er tea randomly placed on it. When the visitor came to Lin Yizhe's room, He was enjoying afternoon tea with Hong Jun - this was of course one of the portrayals of Lin and Hong "doing as the Romans do when they come to Europe". When they heard the door open again, the thin and old Mao Qi appeared at the door. Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun stood up to greet him. "Hello, General Mao Qi." Lin Yizhe smiled and looked at the old general in front of him who looked about 70 years old and could be said to be famous in later generations and had many fans, and stretched out his hand. Now Moltke is very thin and very tall - half a head taller than his own height of 180 centimeters. He has a long tanned face, surprisingly big blue eyes, a British-style hooked nose, and a sharp mouth. Serious and upright, he must have been through a lot. His thin face bears the marks of time, and his tawny hair is already somewhat gray at the temples. "Hello, Mr. Lin Yizhe, I am Helmut Karl Bernhard von Moltke, General of the Army of the Kingdom of Prussia." Moltke didn't wait for the translator beside him to finish speaking, and already held Lin Yizhe's hand. out hand. "Hello, nice to meet you!" Lin Yizhe immediately introduced Hong Jun to him, and Hong Jun also smiled and shook hands with Mao Qi. Lin Yizhe faced Mao Qi's sharp, cold and profound gaze and secretly became wary. "We have a saying in China that arriving early is worse than arriving in time. We are having afternoon tea. If you don't mind, you might as well come and drink together." Quietly feeling the power coming from Mao Qi's rough hands, Lin Yizhe smiled and said Invited. "Thank you!" Moltke replied in a solemn voice unique to the Prussians. Lin Yizhe personally moved a carved mahogany chair (of course also a personal item brought by Hong Jun) and asked Mao Qi to sit down. He also got him an exquisite Chinese-style pastel tea bowl and poured him a bowl of tea. Mao Qi picked up the tea bowl, took a sip, and relaxed his frown. "Very good tea." A smile appeared on Mao Qi's rigid face. ¡°I have heard about General Mao Qi¡¯s name for a long time, but I have never had the opportunity to meet the general. Today I am very lucky to be able to sit with the general and drink tea and talk.¡± Lin Yizhe said with a smile. "I came here specifically to visit you two today at the request of His Majesty the King," Mao Qi said. "His Majesty the King is also very concerned about your safety." "Thank you, General, and thank you His Majesty the King." Lin Yizhe said with a pleasant look. He said, "Although the situation that day was very dangerous, luckily all the members of the delegation and I were unscathed. It was just that one of Mr. Hong's servants was unfortunately hit and killed by a stray bullet." "It's really unfortunate." Mao Qi nodded. Nodding, Lin Yizhe turned to look at Hong Jun and found that after listening to the interpreter's explanation, Hong Jun's face did not have the sadness that day, which was a little strange. "The Kingdom of Prussia has always cherished its friendship with the Qing Empire, and we hope that such an unfortunate incident will not affect the friendly relations between the two countries." Mao Qi carefully chose his words and observed Lin Yizhe's reaction as he spoke. "No." Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "The French government has found out that the murderer is a member of the Italian Mazzini Party. What does it have to do with your country?" "The murderer deliberately left clues to confuse the French and Prussians. It is an extremely clumsy way to restart provocation between China and the relationship between our two countries. It can be seen through at a glance, so the general does not need to take it seriously." Hong Jun also said at the side. After listening to the translation, even though he tried to restrain himself, Mao Qi still unconsciously showed a look of relief on his face. Lin Yizhe saw this and was secretly amused in his heart. Mao Qi¡¯s heart dropped to the ground, and thenThe conversation was noticeably more relaxed. After chatting for a while, Mao Qi stood up and left. Lin Yizhe knew that he was eager to report the good news to Berlin, so he did not hold him back. When he walked to the door, Mao Qi suddenly turned around and asked Lin Yizhe: "Mr. Lin, is the legend of the 'Chinese Magic Box' true?" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 152 The Wrath of King William As if knowing that Mao Qi would ask this question in the end, Lin Yizhe smiled and replied: "General, there is a saying in China: 'If you say yes, it means no, and if you say no, it means no.'" Hear Lin Yizhe's answer was almost a tongue twister. Mao Qi's translator was stunned for a while. He was speechless for a long time and could not translate it. Seeing Mao Qi's confused look, Lin Yizhe laughed and replied in German: "If the general thinks it is true, then it is true; if the general thinks it is not true, then it is not true." Mao Qi watched closely. After looking at Lin Yizhe for a while, he nodded and said, "Mr. Lin, now you have convinced me: that is just a legend." After hearing Mao Qi's answer, Lin Yizhe just nodded and smiled and said nothing more. After leaving the hotel where the Chinese mission was staying, Moltke quickly sent a telegram to Berlin to report the important information he had just received from the two Chinese envoys. Prussia, Berlin, Charlottenburg Palace. Charlottenburg Palace was built in 1665. It was originally a summer residence built by the Elector Frederick III for his wife Sophie Charlotte. After Frederick III became King of Prussia in 1701, the building was expanded and equipped with a dome in 1713. After Frederick II succeeded to the throne, he further built a new Rococo-style wing on the east side, with the intention of turning the building into a small Versailles Palace. Between 1788 and 1791, Frederick William I added a palace theater to the west end of the citrus grove and built a teahouse called the Belvedere in the courtyard. In 1810, Frederick William I built a mausoleum for his beloved wife Queen Louisa here. Charlottenburg Palace is 505 meters long. The courtyard is square in shape, with an equestrian bronze statue of William, the Elector of Brandenburg, in the center, showing his consistent military spirit. But today, in a room in this beautiful "Little Versailles", there was an extremely tense atmosphere. "Sir, I need you to give me a definite answer now. Is this the foolproof thing you promised me repeatedly?" Bismarck stared into Long's eyes, his voice full of anger. "What do you mean by that? Didn't you approve this plan?" Long asked loudly, glaring at Bismarck. The palace guards were stunned as they watched their Prime Minister and Minister of War roaring at each other like fighting cocks. They were all at a loss for a moment. These two important ministers were ordered to visit Charlotten Palace early this morning, but what everyone didn't expect was that as soon as they met, they started to argue. "The problem is that they did not keep the secret absolutely as you promised! Now the French have thought that we sent people to do it!" Bismarck said angrily, "And it has turned into a serious diplomatic incident! Now even The Chinese all believe that we did it!" "You should understand! As long as they do something in France, they will definitely doubt us!" Ron bluntly rejected Bismarck's accusation, "You You know! Even if the French feel that the soup they drink is a bit salty, they will definitely think that the Prussians put a pinch of salt in it! " "This is not a reason for them to leak the secret! The Italians did this to protect our country's reputation! But now, because of these stupid Italians, all their efforts have been in vain!" Bismarck yelled. "Didn't you agree to let these stupid Italians do this? Prime Minister?" Ron retorted, "I don't know who is more stupid!" "I was going to veto this plan! It was you. Insisting on implementing this plan just for an unconfirmed news!" Bismarck was even more angry, "It is your stupidity that has ruined the reputation of our country!" "I will not allow anyone to threaten the great cause of the reunification of the German nation! Someone leaked our military plan and caused so much damage to our cause. He must pay the price!" Long shouted with his arms waving, not noticing the livid face of King William I who appeared at the door. face. When Bismarck saw the arrival of William I, he stopped talking. However, Long did not see the king. He continued to ridicule Bismarck until he noticed the strange looks of the guards around him and the king who was calmly walking towards his seat. The ground stopped his mouth. What surprised Bismarck and Long was that they came with the King of Prussia and the 60-year-old Baron Alfred Krupp. "I hope that my dear friends can give me a reasonable explanation." After William I sat down, he looked gloomily and glanced at Bismarck and Long who were standing in front of him. "Who sent these Italians to France?" ? Why did you assassinate the Chinese envoy? "   Long and Bismarck couldn't help but lowered their heads, and neither of them said a word first. "What on earth is going on?!" Seeing that neither the Prime Minister nor the Minister of War spoke, William I became rarely angry, and everyone in the room was agitated. "According to the investigation of the intelligence department, this Chinese has a lot to do with our defeat in this war." Long said, "It was this Chinese who leaked the general staff's combat plan to the French Emperor himself" "Isn't it the story of the 'Chinese Magic Box'?" William I interrupted Long's answer, "You actually believe those stories made up in newspapers?" "This matter is not necessarily a legend or something, it's very Maybe it's true" "Are you kidding me? Your Excellency, Minister of War? Do you really believe that a young Chinese who has never set foot on European soil will get all the battle plans of the General Staff? And gave it to the French Emperor?" William I interrupted Long again angrily, "God! Is there anything more ridiculous than this?" "But our intelligence officers have investigated the newspapers that published the battle plan. Some clues point to this Chinese" Long saw that the expression on William I's face was too horrifying, so he shrunk his words. "So you sent out a killer?" William I glared at Long, who lowered his head. "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, do you know about this?" William I turned his eyes to Bismarck. "I know. Your Majesty, I wanted to stop" "But why didn't you stop this stupid thing from happening?" "Because I was worried that similar things would happen in the future, so I acquiesced to this action. After all, a Chinese The value of life cannot be compared with the safety of the country. "Oh God! This is such a reason! Do I really need to change the prime minister and the minister of war?" William I finally broke out. For just one reason, I would not hesitate to kill an envoy from a big Eastern country. Once such news spreads to the outside world, my country will become the laughing stock of the whole of Europe! " "And the most intolerable thing is that you went to me without telling me! Doing such a stupid thing!" William I suddenly stood up from his seat, walked down the steps, and came to Bismarck and Long. "Why do I know nothing about such an important matter? Do you think that I have really reached the point where I am too old-sighted to be in charge and must recuperate immediately? Do you hope that I will pass the throne to Prince Frederick now?" Hearing these words spoken by William I, Long and Bismarck's bodies were all shocked as if they were electrocuted. Bismarck felt dizzy, and his legs began to weaken unconsciously. If it were not for the crutches in his hands, he would definitely not be able to support his body and fall down. They finally understood why King William was so angry. The room instantly fell into a deathly loneliness. After a long time, the silence was broken by the words of old Baron Alfred Krupp. "Dear Your Majesty, I believe that now is not the time to pursue the responsibility for this matter, but to find ways to eliminate the adverse effects it has caused." Hearing Krupp's words, Bismarck and Long both agreed to say Old Krupp cast a touching glance. "Your Majesty, you know that this war has had a great impact on our country's economy. Many industrial companies have lost orders from the army" Krupp seemed a little anxious when he saw that King William did not speak, and continued, "Their losses are very heavy, and now the Qing Empire needs our factories to produce weapons for them. If this incident affects the relationship between our country and the Qing Empire, and the orders from the Qing Empire's army are canceled, it will be An out-and-out disaster" When Old Krupp said this, Bismarck and Long finally understood why he appeared here. As he just said, Krupp, the largest steel company in Prussia, is the most direct victim of this incident. Due to the cancellation of a large number of orders from the Army, the already sluggish Krupp Company urgently needed to find a way out for its arms. The orders from the Qing Empire became Krupp's life-saving straw. If the Chinese mission is canceled due to the incident, Krupp will not only face the unemployment problem of thousands of workers, but may also close its yellow shop! In fact, before coming here, Old Krupp had already cried to William I in tears. Now he is saying this here just to put pressure on Bismarck and Long. There was a sound of hurried footsteps in the hallway, and after a while, the figure of Chief of General Staff Waldersee appeared at the door. ?When William I saw Waldersee appearing, he suppressed his anger and returned to his seat. "Do you have something important to tell me?" William I looked at Waldersey and found that there seemed to be a trace of excitement hidden in his face, so he asked immediately. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 153 Pursuing the murderer for compensation "Your Majesty, the General Staff has just received an urgent telegram from General Moltke from Paris." Waldersee said and handed the telegram in his hand to the guard. The guard quickly stepped forward and presented the telegram to William I. "General Moltke said that he had met and held talks with members of the Chinese mission." Waldersee sensed the tense atmosphere in the room that seemed to be about to explode. Before William I could finish reading the telegram, he spoke first. The main content of the telegram came out, "The Chinese are very friendly. They believe that this assassination has nothing to do with our country. It was done by Italian thugs." Vadersi's words obviously had the effect he wanted to see. After hearing his words , Bismarck and Long, who had been quarreling so hard just now, couldn't help but look at each other, and each saw a hint of joy in the other's eyes. William I quickly finished reading the telegram, and his originally gloomy expression gradually softened. He raised the telegram in his hand and signaled the guard to hand it to Bismarck. Bismarck took the telegram and read it with Long. " I have had a face-to-face meeting with the Chinese envoy Lin Yizhe and deputy envoy Hong Jun. The two Chinese envoys are very friendly. They agreed that the atrocities committed against them were committed by Italian Mazzini party members and have nothing to do with our country. "The two Chinese envoys and I believe that this matter should not affect the friendly relations between China and our country" "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, what measures are you going to take now?" William I waited for Bismarck and Long to finish reading this. A very brief but very important telegram, asked. "Let the Italians bear full responsibility for this incident. If necessary, they can take coordinated action with France." Bismarck replied without hesitation, "Inform the Qing Dynasty that General Moltke has visited the Qing imperial mission. The Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent an invitation to the Qing Empire, requesting permission for the mission to visit our country to discuss economic and trade cooperation matters. " "Very good, that's it." Bismarck noticed that King William's face had returned to peace, and he felt a little relieved. He felt at peace, but he noticed the sharp look the king looked at him, and couldn't help but let out a helpless sigh in his heart. He knew that from today on, the king would no longer be able to trust him unconditionally like before. ???????????????????????? And Ron. In fact, since the leak of secrets from the General Staff occurred and Moltke, one of the "Troika", was forced to resign, the other two leaders - Bismarck and Long - had already aroused the king's dissatisfaction, and this time the "China The "Envoy Encounter" incident brought this dissatisfaction to its peak. But now, no matter how hard I try, everything is in the past and cannot be undone. When Bismarck came to his senses, the king had already left his seat and walked to the door. Italy, Rome, New Palace. In a secret room in the palace, just like the anxious Bismarck, Giovanni Lanza, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy, fell into extreme fear and hesitation. ¡°Your Excellency, Prime Minister, do you know the truth about this matter?¡± Faced with the question from King Vittorio Emmanuel II of Italy, Giovanni Lanza didn¡¯t know how to answer at all. "Your Majesty, what I can confirm is that although this matter was done by Italians, it has nothing to do with the Royal Government." Lanza said eloquently, "This is a foolish move by Mazzini's party members that endangers the interests of the Kingdom. "Mazzini is dead, but his legacy is still bothering us." The Italian king sighed, his two beards trembling. "He wants to. It was a young Italian, but we gave him a mummy, so he took revenge on us." Giuseppe Mazzini died on March 10, 1872, despite being with Cavour, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia. , "Hero of Two Worlds" Garibaldi is also known as one of the "Three Heroes of the Founding of Italy". "No one will deny that the Italian Revolution has been connected with his name for 30 years, and during this same period, Europe recognized him. He was an outstanding expresser of the national aspirations of his compatriots." But in the later stages of the Italian national liberation movement, the Mazzini movement split and Mazzini lost his leadership position. Mazzini had no direct beneficial political influence on Italy, including the second war against Austria in 1859 to recapture Lombardy, the Sicilian expedition to overthrow the Bourbons in 1860, and the third war against Austria in 1866 to recapture Venice. . However, during the coronation ceremony of the new French emperor Napoleon IV, the assassination of the Chinese mission caused by the Mazzini party put a big blindfold on Italy. "But I don't understand why they took such a stupid way of revenge." The king's humor did not alleviate the worries in the heart of the Italian Prime Minister, Lanza sighed."I can't even think of anyone who would benefit from this." "This has caused a lot of harm to the kingdom," King Emmanuel looked at his Prime Minister and said with He said in a sincere tone, "Although I know that the Royal Government has nothing to do with this matter, because the murderer is Italian, the Royal Government cannot not bear responsibility." "The murderer is Italian!" Lanza understood the king's words. What he meant, he repeated painfully what his king had just said. He knew that he would once again face the bleak ending of leaving sadly. Lanza is an important member of the Alpine Agricultural Association of Turin and serves as its secretary. The association's main political goals were political and economic reforms, as well as agricultural reforms, and the revival of liberal nationalism. In September 1847, Lanza shouted the slogan "Long live Italian freedom and independence!" at the Casale Assembly, which won the support of many people. In 1848 Lanza was elected as a member of the Assembly of Piedmont and joined Cavour's party, focusing on economic and financial issues for Cavour. In 1855, he was appointed Minister of Public Education in the Cavour cabinet, and in 1858, he was appointed Minister of Finance. In July 1859 he followed Cavour into "temporary retirement". After the signing of the Peace of Villafranca, Lanza served as Speaker of the House of Representatives for one year. From 1864 to 1865, Lanza served as Minister of the Interior in the cabinet of Alfonso Ferrero Lamarmora. During his term of office, he arranged to move the capital to Florence. In 1869 Lanza was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives for the second time, but soon resigned due to his opposition to the financial policies of Count Menabrea's government. In December 1869, Lanza was appointed Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy and formed a new cabinet. He also served as Minister of the Interior. He ambitiously tried to reorganize Italy's finances and promote Italy's political and economic reforms. Now, his efforts have just seen some results. This time, this extremely bad accident caused by the Mazzini party has made his efforts difficult. Down the drain. After finding out that the murderer was a member of the Italian Mazzini party, the French government made stern representations to Italy. The Italian government acted very tough at first and refused to admit that this matter had anything to do with the Italian government (indeed it had nothing to do with it). France The people were very angry, and in order to regain face, they even started military intimidation. The French Army is frequently mobilized on the French-Italian border, and the French Navy, which is intensively preparing for the French Emperor's Ship Review Ceremony, has also sent two ironclad ships to "visit" Italian ports. Facing the threat from France, the Italian government fell into an atmosphere of panic. The Kingdom of Italy had just completed its unification, and its military and financial resources were quite weak. The Italian army was already weak, and its navy was defeated by Austria in the Battle of Lisa. It was unable to compete with France. . What's even more annoying is that in order to clear up the relationship, France's old enemy Prussia actually helped France this time, demanding that "the Italian government must take responsibility for the crimes committed by its people, make compensation and promise not to do it again." A similar incident occurred." Faced with the blackmail from France and Prussia, Italy, which lacked strength, could only choose to surrender. "The pain in my heart for making such a decision is no less than yours." The King of Italy looked at the prime minister in pain and sighed, "I and the Italian people will always remember your merits and contributions to the country. "I understand, Your Majesty." Lanza stood up slowly and bowed deeply to the king. This "secret room meeting" has been recorded in history as one of the important events in Italian history. Because it was from this day that the history of Italy took another trajectory. Beijing, Forbidden City, Qinzheng Hall. "Sixth Master, how are the negotiations going on regarding the assassination of the envoy?" Empress Dowager Cixi looked at Prince Gong and the military ministers and asked calmly. "A protest note has been sent to Prussia, France, and Italy. The French minister was the first to respond, saying that the murderer had been identified as a member of the Italian Mazzini party. The legal person originally believed that it was the Prussian instigator, but the Prussian insisted that he had nothing to do with it, and I sent an important official to express condolences to my envoy. Now France and Prussia are putting pressure on Yiguo to arrest the murderer and compensate for the losses." Prince Gong said. "I heard what Mr. Liu means by what he said has nothing to do with our Qing Dynasty?" Empress Dowager Cixi sat there and snorted, "Our Qing Dynasty envoy was assassinated and was a victim of suffering. How come he ended up being a victim of other countries?" Compensation?" Upon hearing the Empress Dowager Cixi's accusation, Prince Gong broke out in cold sweat. "Back to the Empress Dowager, France is asking for compensation because my envoy stayed at the official residence of his important ministers, and the murderer destroyed many parts of his house during the assassination. The general state helped France to put pressure on the Italian state in order to clear up the relationship." Prince Gong replied , "My envoy was protected by the Emperor and survived this time. The Prime Minister's Office did not ask for compensation, but mainly sought murder." ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 154 Prince Gong¡¯s Price "Mainly asking for evil? Mr. Liu is so generous!" Empress Dowager Cixi let out her unique signature sneer. Prince Gong shivered, his knees softened, and he knelt down. Seeing Prince Gong kneeling down, several military ministers also knelt down in a hurry. "Our great imperial minister of the Qing Dynasty went to the foreigners' territory, was bombed, and almost lost his life. I heard that some people were also killed. Is this how the Prime Minister's Yamen negotiated seriously with the foreigners?" Cixi said angrily, "The French are nothing but After destroying several houses and asking for some compensation, the ministers of the Prime Minister's Office are generous. They only want to catch those thieves!" , please punish the Queen Mother!" Prince Gong prostrated himself on the ground and said repeatedly. "For such a thing, instead of punishing them severely and teaching them a lesson, they just want to calm down the matter. Is it possible that the Prime Minister's Yamen will not be willing to wait until the envoy loses his life in Taixi?" Cixi said angrily. "Empress Dowager, calm down! Thisis not what I mean!" Prince Gong felt a chill running down his spine and was confused for a moment. "Isn't that what you mean?" Cixi pointed her halberd at Prince Gong who was prostrate on the ground, and asked sternly, "Then whose idea is this 'without claiming compensation, mainly seeking murder'?!" "This is from the Ministry of Officials According to what Shangshu Mao Changxi and Hubu Shangshu Dong Xun said, it has not yet been agreed upon, it is just a rough charter, and we are about to respectfully request the Holy See" Prince Gong said in a trembling voice. "I respectfully request the Holy Judge! I respectfully ask the Holy Judge for everything, so what use do you, the Prime Minister and Yamen ministers, need?" Empress Dowager Cixi said angrily, "The great Qing Dynasty envoy, he was traveling on behalf of the emperor! If he was bombed, that's all. Do you still have the emperor in your eyes?" Hearing these harsh words, the ministers lying on the ground were all lost in their thoughts. They just kept saying, "Queen Mother, calm down!" Seeing that Empress Dowager Cixi became more and more angry as she sat on the throne. Empress Dowager Ci'an of the East coughed slightly. Cixi realized her gaffe, took a deep breath, composed herself, and returned to her seat with a flick of her sleeves. Cixi glanced at the group of ministers lying on the ground, and finally suppressed the anger in her heart, and said: "Since you want me to come up with this idea, fine! I will make a rule! In addition to punishing the murderer, I must also apologize and compensate. ! We have to let Italy compensate the relatives of the deceased! Let those unscrupulous foreigners remember it! If this matter fails to be negotiated, you will submit the lawsuit yourself. Go!" "I accept the order!" "Also, this murderer must be handed over to the Qing Dynasty!" Upon hearing this, Prince Gong and several ministers trembled. "Catching foreigners and bringing them back to the Qing Dynasty to punish them is something that has never been done before!" Prince Gong raised his head unconsciously. Just as he was about to say something, he saw Cixi's arrow-like gaze directed at him and immediately lowered his head. "Just leave it like this." Empress Dowager Ci'an, who had been silent, spoke up. Although Empress Dowager Ci'an's voice was not loud and she spoke softly, the important ministers below were all frightened. The weight of Empress Dowager Ci'an's words was much greater than that of Cixi. "I accept the order!" After finally coming out of the Qinzheng Hall, Prince Gong discovered that his inner clothes were soaked with sweat. He took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead. He looked back and saw that the other military ministers were also sweating profusely like him. They were all busy wiping their sweat. They were obviously too frightened. light. "What's wrong with the Empress Dowager today? She's so angry" Wen Xiang looked at no one around, leaned close to Prince Gong, and muttered in a low voice, "Isn't this garden already under construction" "Who? Who knows who offended her again" Prince Gong replied in a low voice with some annoyance, "It's really" "It's no wonder she got so angry when seeing Tian'er. Lin Yizhe is valued by the Dharma Master. Man, he wanted the treasure last time. If he is really killed this time, there is really no one who can replace him. It's hard to get it back." Wen Xiang thought for a while and sighed, "The Queen Mother is still focused on repairing the garden." "What you are saying is that if it were anyone else, she wouldn't be so concerned about it." Prince Gong nodded, "Okay, let's go back and renegotiate!" Prince Gong came to the Prime Minister's Yamen and told the ministers of the Prime Minister's Yamen what had just happened in the Qinzheng Palace, and asked everyone to "pursue" To put forward a specific plan on the issue of "criminal compensation". As soon as Prince Gong finished speaking, Mao Changxi, the Minister of Personnel, and Dong Xun, the Minister of Hubu, immediately expressed their opposition. "This is absolutely unacceptable! The envoy was assassinated this time.?This was due to the poor care of France, and the judge's house was destroyed, so he insisted on claiming compensation. The envoy and his entourage were not injured at all. It was impossible to pursue the murderer to justice. Why should he ask for compensation? "Mao Changxi said. "Yes! The envoy is safe and sound, but he wants to demand compensation from the Italian country. The Italian country is suffering from the power of the law. I am telling the country about this matter at this time. It is obviously a matter of blackmail while taking advantage of the danger. The news is as follows: If word spreads, the world will laugh! "Dong Xun said. "France only destroyed a few houses, but it wants compensation from the Yiguo. My deputy envoy Hong Jun still has one of his servants killed, how can he not want compensation? "Wen Xiang saw the difference in Prince Gong's expression and spoke. "Being a mere humble servant who is at odds with a big country in the West, there is no telling whether he might cause trouble. It's not only unworthy, but also pointless. Mao Changxi said, "The ministers who envoyed the law this time were also low-level officials. Even if there were casualties, it was not convenient to just investigate them and not ask for compensation. This shows China's benevolence and generosity." " "Exactly, we are a powerful dynasty, a vast country, rich in resources and people, and have everything. How can we follow the despicable behavior of the profit-making businessman and ask for money from foreigners? This is something that is detrimental to the national system" "Shut up! "Hearing this, Prince Gong became extremely angry and stood up from his chair. "In your eyes, the envoys of the Celestial Dynasty have become humble members. As long as they are sent abroad, they can live or die. Already? "Prince Gong said angrily, "In the case of Tianjin Feng Daye, the deceased had no official assistant, and the French minister wanted to ask for huge compensation. Now that the imperial envoy of destiny was attacked, pursuing the murderer for compensation has become a despicable act of a city official and is detrimental to the national system. This What kind of truth is this? ! " At this time, Prince Gong took out all the anger he had just received from Ci Xi on Mao Changxi and Dong Xun. For a while, the only thing left in the room was Prince Gong's roar. " Wen Xiang knew that the reason why Prince Gong was so angry this time The fire was not just because of the reprimand given by Cixi just now, but because of the contempt and contempt these pedantic and stubborn nerds had for the Westernizationists and their own natural sense of superiority. Something happened this time. Because they were "ghost envoys" who bent over the enemy, Mao and Dong found all kinds of excuses to insist on keeping things quiet. If the trouble was caused by a "gentleman" or "gentleman" in their eyes, they would not cry and make a fuss and demand that the court start a war with the foreigners. It¡¯s strange to have such an attitude towards ¡°ghosts¡±, not to mention Prince Gong, who is known as the ¡°Sixth Devil¡±, ¡°It is the empress dowager¡¯s holy decision to pursue the murderer for compensation! You don¡¯t need to say more! What we need to discuss now is this detailed charter! " Prince Gong's words of "The Empress Dowager's Holy Judgment" made Mao Changxi and Dong Xun shut their mouths and became silent. The two looked at each other, neither standing nor sitting, they just kept flowing there. Sweating in a cold sweat. ¡°Since we have decided to recover compensation from the foreigners, let¡¯s decide on the amount first. "Military Minister Shen Guifen said, "In the Tianjin Wanghai Tower case, the legal person asked me for up to 400,000 taels of silver. After negotiation, it was reduced to 200,000 taels. If the compensation is calculated on a per-capita basis, it will only be around 10,000 taels per person. This time one of the envoy's servants died, so he asked for compensation of 10,000 taels, that's all. " "Ten thousand taels is too little, it is necessary. Prince Gong shook his head and said, "The Empress Dowager's intention is to give foreigners a long memory and not to reduce the national prestige of our celestial dynasty." The amount of the claim must be at least one hundred thousand taels. " One hundred thousand taels is too little." Seeing that Prince Gong was so open-mouthed, Wen Xiang simply added another weight, "This time the imperial envoy went to Taixi to patrol on behalf of the emperor. How can he compare with ordinary envoys?" In my opinion, it is better to set the amount of compensation at 500,000 taels. " After listening to Wen Xiang's suggestion, the ministers of the Prime Minister's Yamen looked at each other, speechless. Mao Changxi and Dong Xun looked at each other again, each seeing surprise and contempt in the other's eyes. Of course they understood that Wen Xiang The reason why the price of "five hundred thousand taels" was set for the two envoys to France in the name of "hunting on behalf of the emperor" was simply to raise the value of the Westernization faction. "Only five hundred thousand taels!" alright. "Prince Gong said in a tone that left no room for argument. Seeing Prince Gong's decision, the ministers were speechless, and the amount of the claim was settled. Then the ministers began to discuss specific matters. "These fifty Ten thousand taels were compensated to the imperial court. Although the envoy survived this time, he was still greatly frightened, and some of his servants were killed. This soothing and considerate money must be explained separately. "Baojun suggested. "This is a very good idea. Wen Xiang first agreed, "One of the servants of the envoy was killed, and the appropriate amount of repayment should be ten thousand taels of silver." ¡± At this time, Wen Xiang casually glanced at Mao Changxi and Dong Xun who were standing there, and couldn¡¯t help but feel happy when he saw the angry expressions on their faces. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù   "Weng Tonghe's Diary": " On that day, Gongdi reported that the envoy was assassinated and pursued the murderer to demand compensation. The price of the silver was set at five hundred thousand taels. He also asked for ten thousand taels of silver for the envoy's servant. It was very strange that the two palaces agreed to itMao and Dong both told the general office that they could not do it, and they disobeyed the two palaces and demoted themselves to the rank of Zuo Shilang. In January,the liver qi is strong and I can't sleep at night" ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª We are working hard to update! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 155 Liu Buchan in Brest Hong Jun's "Diary of the Envoy to the West": " arrived at the port of Brest and saw the French Navy's iron-clad ship 'Ocean'. The ship was twenty-six feet three feet long, five feet three feet wide, and entered the water two feet seven feet. The armor was thick. It is about eight inches, lined with armor wood one foot and two inches thick, with an iron cone embedded at the bottom, and surrounded by huge cannons, each weighing 16,000 kilograms. At that time, the sound was like a huge thunder and the force was like a flying dragon. The whole body of the ship was divided into sections, and each section was covered with iron plates, which were as thick as armor. The front and rear parts of the ship were cracked by enemy cannons, but the rest were still intact. Extremely exquisiteit has two hidden wheels at the tail and sails at extremely high speeds. Wenfa Shuijun Bian explained that this ship was the ship used by Admiral Guba to make a surprise attack on Pu Guoxi Er Haikou. All the members of our Navy were amazed when they saw it I once said in China that there is nothing to fear from the Navy, but when I see it today, I am as embarrassed as a frog in a well or a summer insect" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù The battleship¡¯s graceful angular bow splits the blue waves of the sea like a sharp axe. In the engine room, sweaty African-American laborers from Northern California quickly arrived The high-quality anthracite coal from the Lai coal mine was shoveled into the boiler, and the steam engine was running at high speed at the same time. The 7,580-ton ironclad ship gradually accelerated to a maximum speed of 14 knots. This is a large three-mast single-chimney warship with typical French warship characteristics. The warship has graceful curves, and the artillery layout is well-proportioned and highly layered. The four Schneider factory 270 mm caliber main guns are arranged in a "ten" shape for security. In the lugs at the bow, stern and sides of the warship. Four 240mm guns from the Schneider factory are arranged behind the bow main gun and in front of the tail main gun. Together with the eight 140mm guns, they constitute the powerful main battle firepower of this warship. Liu Buchan was standing on the flybridge behind the mainmast of the ironclad "Ocean". On the top of the forward mainmast directly above his head, a huge French tricolor flag was dancing in the sea breeze. Today, Liu Buchan put on a very formal blue Western-style navy dress, and on his shoulders hung a pair of weird epaulettes that Westerners had never seen before - on a golden base plate with azurite edges, It is impressively inlaid with golden dragon patterns and three gold stars lined up. This is of course the design of Lin Yizhe. Through this extremely wicked move, Lin Yizhe finally realized in this time and space ahead of schedule an unknown life goal he had in the original time and space: to design the military emblem and national emblem using traditional Chinese decorative patterns. Although it was only temporarily achieved by one or two people, it was already a great sense of accomplishment for him. Of course, at this moment, Liu Buchan did not feel that there was anything wrong with his military uniform. Now, He was standing next to the secondary gun on the left side of the flybridge, observing the target ship in the distance with a pair of French Navy binoculars. Accompanied by bursts of tremors underfoot, a cloud of white smoke rose from the muzzle of the 240mm main gun at the bow, and the two cannons of the same caliber in the middle and stern of the ship also began to fire in sequence. After completing several rounds of test firings of the main gun, the 140mm artillery made its debut again, spitting out tongues of fire under the watchful eyes of Liu Buchan, Lin Taizeng and Yan Fu on the flybridge. Under the fierce bombardment, the target ships were blown to pieces one by one. "Sure enough, it is extremely sharp." Yan Fu, who was standing on Lin Taizeng's left side, studied the description of the artillery in his hand and couldn't help but admired it. "This kind of firepower is really unmatched" "Yes" Liu Buchan, who was standing in front of Lin and Yan, put down the telescope in his hand and murmured, "With all the ships of our Qingqing Navy, it's hard to match their sharpness" A blond and vigorous figure was connecting the flying bridge and The head appeared on the gangway on the deck, "Gentlemen" Guy-Eacute-mile Bertin (Louis-Eacute-mile Bertin), assistant designer of the Faracena shipyard, walked onto the flybridge with a cheerful face and shouted He asked with a smile: "How is it? Do you like this boat?" This is a Frenchman in his early thirties, with a sunny face under his fluffy blond hair, and the slightly raised corners of his mouth seem to always be smiling. , and his appearance also made the dull and oppressive atmosphere that originally enveloped the flybridge dissipate a lot. "We like it very much." Liu Buchan turned around and faced Bodine with a big smile on his face. "This is really a powerful battleship." "Thank you for your praise." A designer named Bodine The master gently leaned down and bowed elegantly to Liu Buchan. He then stood up, raised the corners of his mouth, and a big smile bloomed on his face that was already full of cheerfulness: "This is France's latest battleship, don't you think so?" Don¡¯t you hope that the Qing Empire¡¯s navy also has warships as good as it?¡± Lin Taizeng and Yan Fu, who were standing behind Liu Buchan, looked at each other and smiled meaningfully at each other - from the moment they arrived. From the moment France arrived, the major shipyards in France had already focused on them.Until now, there is no shipyard from the Chinese Navy to get a order from the Chinese Navy "It is a real steel floating city." Liu Buxi nodded. The division can have such a giant ship." Bodine said with eager eyes, "Sir, I know there are other shipyards selling their plans to you, but I can assure you that the La Sena Shipyard's plan will be the best. Even better! The warship we designed has withstood the severe test of war and has proven its superior performance! " "I am very grateful to your factory for showing your sincerity." Liu Buchan nodded with a smile, "I am very grateful for your factory's construction. "I am personally very satisfied with the warships" "Since your country began to develop its shipbuilding industry, France has always been your country's best friend in warship construction. Now this friendship is still growing, that's it. Right, sir?" "Yes." Liu Buchan looked at the designer who was eager to promote his shipyard and nodded with a smile. He knew that the other party might have thought that he was Lin Yizhe. "To show our friendship, sir, as long as your country orders warships from our shipyard, we will give you as much discount as possible in terms of price and payment methods." "This is really" Liu Buchan seemed to be deeply moved. There was a look of sincere gratitude on his face, his lips murmured, and he said after a long time: "How can this be done?" "This is completely possible." The joyful Bodine had a smile on his face, "But we don't know When can we sign the contract? ""Don't worry, sir, we will provide the design requirements to you and other shipyards at the appropriate time, compare the design plans, and then make a decision." "Well, gentlemen, I hope to get your design requirements as soon as possible." Bodine said seriously, "We guarantee that the designed warship will be world-class!" It may be that the Chinese are eager to obtain the goods in front of them. Trusting, the enthusiastic designer took out an atlas and showed it to the three Chinese officers on the deck. Liu Buchan and the other three listened to his explanation with great interest and admired the ship in the atlas. A sketch of a novel battleship. After completing the maritime exercise, the "Ocean" slowly sailed towards the port of Brest. "General! Look! The Ocean is back!" Guba's adjutant said, pointing to the sea in the distance. Guba stood up from the seat on the balcony and looked at the shadow of a ship on the blue sea in the distance, and the corners of his eyes felt a little moist. Every time he saw this armored ship, he felt a rush of blood. It was on this powerful battleship that he achieved the pinnacle of his life's achievements. As a naval soldier, being able to serve the motherland in this way will give me no regrets in this life. Although, there are too many coincidences and incredible places in this. And today is the time to unravel all the mysteries. "Our guests should have arrived today." Guba turned his head and looked at the calendar on the wall inside the room, and said to himself. "I'll wait for them at the door. I'll let you know as soon as I have any news, general," the adjutant said. "Thank you, El." Guba nodded. After the adjutant saluted, he turned and left. Guba returned to the desk in his office. He looked at the model of a warship with a golden dragon flag on a red ground placed on the table, and there was an eagerness in his eyes unconsciously. This exquisite wooden model inlaid with copper is the "Weiyuan" ship of the Chinese Navy, a Chinese warship participating in the French Emperor's Ship Review this time. Today, Guba is anxiously waiting for the arrival of Lin Yizhe in the office of the principal of the French Naval Mine School in the port of Brest. There are so many doubts in his mind that he needs to be solved by this "great underwear designer" and "liberator of women's clothing" who is famous in France. Guba sat for a while, then stood up and came to the balcony, looking towards the harbor in the distance. At this time, the Port of Brest was lined with masts and flags. Almost more than a hundred warships from all over the world gathered here to participate in the upcoming grand ship review. There were rapid footsteps at the door. Guba returned to the office, and Adjutant El quickly walked in with a look of surprise on his face. "Mr. Lin is here! General!" El said excitedly. "Let's go to the living room." Guba barely suppressed his inner excitement and said to El. When he came to the living room, Guba saw that the Chinese envoy in front of him turned out to be a man with clear features.The slightly frail young man could not help but be stunned for a moment. Lin Yizhe was secretly amused when he saw the astonished look of Guba, who was dressed in a formal military uniform. He stepped forward and just stretched out his hand, but unexpectedly Guba opened his arms and made an enthusiastic gesture that only good friends can do when they meet. . ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªPlease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 156 Guba While he and Gu Ba warmly embraced each other like old friends they hadn't seen for many years, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel emotional in his heart. Looking at the mainstream history of future generations, this is collusion with famous "imperialists"! After the two exchanged greetings, Guba invited Lin Yizhe to his office. The office of the principal of the French Torpedo School is very simple. There is a huge desk in the middle, tall bookcases and file cabinets on the walls, as well as several sofas and coffee tables, indicating that the person who works here is an energetic and knowledgeable person. . As soon as Lin Yizhe entered the room, he noticed various ship models displayed in a cabinet, and his eyes couldn't help but stayed there for a moment. "It can be seen that you are also a person who likes boats very much." Guba smiled slightly and led Lin Yizhe to the cabinet. "Many of these are my personal collection, and some are gifts from designers at the shipyard. A gift." Guba said, opening the glass window of the cupboard, taking out the exquisite ship models inside, and placing them on the table for Lin Yizhe to admire. The ship models in Guba's collection range from sailing battleships, paddle-wheel warships to ironclads. Not only is it exquisitely crafted, but it is also extremely precise in every detail, which is breathtaking. Lin Yizhe's eyes were suddenly attracted by several of the boats. These small boats, sandwiched among a group of ironclads and cruisers, look very inconspicuous. They have neither artillery nor sailing equipment. It is difficult to identify what they are at first glance. However, Lin Yizhe, who is familiar with the history of the development of the world's navy, Still, they recognized their identities at a glance. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Rod mine boat! "Do you know what they are used for?" Guba picked out these boats, placed them in front of Lin Yizhe, and asked with a smile. "They are small boats that use pole mines to blast large warships." Lin Yizhe took a small boat, adjusted the pole on its front, pushed it with his hands, and collided with an ironclad ship in front of him. And made an explosive motion with his hands. Seeing that Lin Yizhe was very familiar with the use of this small boat, Guba laughed, with approval in his eyes. Since most of the early explosive weapons in the water were stationary mines, they could only passively defend and could not take the initiative to attack. They were weapons that used wait-and-see tactics. Therefore, at that time, the whole world was exploring an underwater weapon that had explosive effects but could actively attack the enemy. The explosive underwater firearms born in ancient times have been reborn in modern times and gradually developed and improved. In the American Civil War, modern naval mines were fully used for the first time, and a large number of ships from both the North and the South were killed by mines. Although mine weapons themselves are powerful and have a great deterrent effect on ships, they have an inherent flaw, that is, they can only stand in defense and be used to passively defend ports, etc., but cannot take the initiative to attack the enemy. In order to resolve this contradiction, the Americans created cylindrical torpedoes that were barely capable of active attack during the Civil War, as well as early submarines that secretly sent mines underwater to attack the enemy. However, these complex and cumbersome designs of weapons were not perfect and reliable, so Not much practical value. But before long, several seemingly simple but more practical and effective designs emerged. The first is towed mines, that is, towed mines. The design idea is very simple. The warship uses a rope to tow the mine. When encountering an enemy ship, it adjusts its course so that the mine towed far behind the stern of the ship hits the enemy ship. achieve the purpose of attack. The initial method was to tie one rope to the stern of the warship to tow the mine, but later developed to tie two ropes, each at an angle of 30¡ã to the warship, which was more effective than tying one rope. There is also a design in which an 8-9 meter long iron rod is installed on a steam sampan, and a small mine is tied to the head of the iron rod. The iron rod is usually retracted in the boat, and suddenly extends out after approaching the target to attack the enemy ship. , this explosive weapon is called a rod mine, and the boat carrying the rod mine is called a rod mine boat. Towed mines and rod mines, these two immature naval warfare weapons, can be regarded as the beginning of the development of self-propelled underwater explosive weapons by navies in the modern world. After many tests, it was found that the torpedo boat has negative factors such as difficulty in use, low success rate, and high risk factor. Therefore, it has not been widely adopted. Only Russia and other Baltic countries have equipped it on an experimental basis. Although the towed mine boat has It is more reliable than a towed mine boat, but if this small boat wants to attack an enemy ship, it must brave a hail of bullets to attack very close to the target, which is very dangerous, and because the length of the rod of the rod mine boat is limited, the rod The huge aftermath generated when a mine triggers an explosion is likely to affect nearby ships, and it has the smell of a suicide weapon. Therefore, the navies of various countries have reservations to varying degrees about this kind of thing that may be destroyed together. . ¡°I think General Guba must have heard of Zheng Chenggong, the ¡®national surname¡¯ of China, right?¡± Lin Yizhe asked with a smile. "I've heard something, but I don't know the details." Guba nodded., with a look of concentration on his face. "That was in 1660. The navy led by Mr. Guo Xingye had a fierce naval battle with the Dutch in the waters near Taiwan. At that time, the Dutch navy's sailing warships were very powerful, like the 'Hector' with more than 70 ships. Artillery, and the largest Chinese warship in the Chinese army only had two cannons. Although there were more cannons, they were unable to function at all under the fierce artillery attack of the Dutch. At this time, the smart Chinese sailors used a weapon called The "Serial Boat" boat looks like a complete boat, but is actually composed of two relatively independent parts. It carries various types of explosives in the front half, and a large spike with barbs is installed on the bow. The rear half of the boat is used by water soldiers to steer and paddle during combat. The front half of the boat is nailed to the enemy ship and attacks the enemy ship by detonating the flammable materials and explosives carried, while the rear half takes advantage of the momentum. Decoupling, the soldiers drove back safely. ""At the fiercest moment of the battle, the brave Chinese sailors drove such a small boat to approach the "Hector", detonated its gunpowder magazine, and sank it. The Dutch warships fled one after another, so the Chinese navy won the naval battle. The result of this naval battle made it impossible for the Dutch to receive reinforcements from the sea, and they were finally defeated. "Lin Yizhe said eloquently, "This is China's young man. There are some examples of defeating the navies of Western countries, haha. "It turns out that the torpedo boat originally came from China." When Guba heard Lin Yizhe talking about the battle examples of the Chinese navy in the Ming Dynasty, he couldn't help but respect Lin Yizhe. "It's really unexpected." " "If used properly, this small boat can pose a great threat to large warships," Lin Yizhe fiddled with the small mine boat on the table and said, "However, this method of combat is too dangerous. The requirements for the crew are also very good. They must not only be technically proficient, but also have extremely high courage. Moreover, if the close-range defense fire of a large warship is violent and accurate enough, the chance of success is very small, so this is the case. "Small boats can only be used as auxiliary weapons." "That's right." As the principal of the French torpedo school, Guba is obviously very clear about the pros and cons of the mine boat. "This kind of small boat can be used for sneak attacks at night." Large warships parked in the port have a greater chance of success, but if they attack large ships operating during the day, they basically have little chance. " "The key is that this kind of small boat has no choice. There is no chance of survival under the fire of rapid-fire weapons, such as the 'Lin Machine Gun' on the 'Weiyuan' I am riding on," Lin Yizhe said, "Even in the dark night, the thunderous steam engine can survive. Easily exposing your position to the enemy can only be successful if you choose to do so on a stormy night or if you can get sufficient fire support from your own side. If it is the former, the risk of the attack will be doubled, and your own side will be more dangerous. It is possible that the personnel were swallowed up by the big waves before they could reach the hull of the enemy ship; if it was the latter, Mr. Guba, since our own firepower is enough to support several rod mine boats, why bother launching rod mine boats? " "Like your attack on the port of Kiel, even if the Prussians had small boats like this, they would be powerless in the face of a battleship with such powerful firepower as the 'Ocean'. Moreover, in the face of a heavily armored ironclad, if a rod mine with a charge of 13 kilograms hits the hull of the enemy ship, what can it do? " "You are absolutely right. "Gu Ba's eyes were full of surprise. He never expected that the young man in front of him would have such a profound understanding of the minecraft. "I have specially studied the battle of Kiel Port. Your strategy and The tactics are extremely clever and admirable. " Lin Yizhe praised, "The naval battle of Kiel Port can be said to be the turning point of this war. " "But Mr. Lin, you are also responsible for this! "Hearing Lin Yizhe's praise, Guba said with a smile, a pair of hawk-like yellow-brown eyes staring closely at Lin Yizhe's face. "Why do you say that? " Lin Yizhe asked with a smile, his black eyes meeting Gu Ba's sharp gaze. "Mr. Lin, I have always had a question in my heart, and I want you to give me the answer. Gu Ba looked at Lin Yizhe and finally asked the question he had buried in his heart for a long time, "Why do you recommend me to the emperor to command such an important battle that is related to the fate of the French Empire?" " "That means you believe the legend of the 'Chinese Magic Box'? Lin Yizhe did not answer directly, but asked with a smile. "I actually really doubt whether this legend is true." Because I once asked the chief of the palace guard, and he confirmed that His Majesty the Emperor Napoleon III decided on my appointment after reading your letter. Gu Ba said, "You know, you and I have never met, and I have never even heard of your name, but how do you know me?" Why recommend me? In my opinion, I am not the most suitable commander in the French navy.The person who will lead this important battle. " After hearing Guba's question, Lin Yizhe just smiled. Before he came to visit Guba, he knew that Guba would probably ask such a question, so he had already thought of his words. "I heard what Colonel Riyige said. I remember your name only after remembering you. " Lin Yizhe replied calmly, without any sign of panic, "I heard him tell you about you and I admire you very much, so at such a critical moment, I recommended you to the wise and respected Emperor. ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Please collect it! Please recommend it! Text Chapter 157: Cutting to Death "I recommend you to His Majesty the Emperor because I believe that a person who opposes the war can end the war not only through demonstrations and wandering, but also through quick fighting. This is what a wise anti-war person can achieve. It should be a state." After hearing Lin Yizhe's words, Guba's body froze. He looked at Lin Yizhe intently for a while, and tears oozed from the corners of his deep-set eyes. "Mr. Lin, you are the wisest Easterner I have ever met." Guba's voice became hoarse, "And you are the only person I have ever met who truly understands me." "Haha, I do understand. You, I have conducted simulations on this war that is related to the fate of the French Empire, and I will be your opponent." Lin Yizhe said. "Oh? What will you do?" Guba asked in surprise. "If I were to be your opponent, I would definitely do my best to turn this war into a confrontation between the two sides. In this way, your strategy of stopping the war with a quick war will become a protracted quagmire of war. Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "This will be the beginning of ruining your reputation, Mr. Guba." "You are right. This situation is actually what I am most worried about happening." I was shocked and admired in my heart. He could not imagine that such a young Easterner had a deeper understanding of the European battlefield situation than those battle-hardened marshals and generals of the French Empire! What shocked him even more was that this young man seemed to have the legendary "mind-reading skill" and could actually see through his truest thoughts! "Mr. Lin, although I participated in that shameful war in China under the dual banners of Queen Victoria and Emperor Napoleon, please believe that this is not what I want to see. I have never been willing to meet an opponent like you in my life. . If you become my enemy one day, it will be an endless nightmare for me. Therefore, I will try my best to prevent this tragedy from happening. "I sincerely hope that we can become friends." They're just friends, aren't they?" Lin Yizhe smiled slightly, opened the skirt of his brocade robe, took off the dagger hanging from his waist, stood up and held it in front of Gu Ba. This is a slender double-edged dagger with a one-foot-long blade. The white sharkskin surface is inlaid with two classical Chinese seal script characters with gold wire. The mouth and hilt are both made of gold, with exquisite carvings. The curly grass peony lion pattern is exquisitely carved and majestic. When the dagger is unsheathed, there is a layer of gleaming black light on the sword surface. This is a sharp blade named "Golden Ni" that Lin Yizhe spent a lot of money to have a skilled craftsman make using fine Burmese iron. "We have an old saying in China: 'Red pink is given to beauties, and swords are given to heroes.' General Guba is a hero I admire. This sword represents my highest respect for you. Please accept it." Guba solemnly raised his hands with both hands. He took the dagger and hung it on his waist. "Lin, we are best friends!" As if he couldn't help himself, Guba turned around and came to a safe, opened the door, took out a short knife inside, and turned back to Lin Yizhe. "This was given to me by a prince when I was serving in Algeria. Now I give it to you, Lin." Guba said solemnly, "Because you are also a hero in my mind." Lin Yizhe took it with both hands. This short knife with a rich Arab style, a beautifully crafted ivory handle inlaid with precious stones and a silver scabbard, was pinned to his waist. The two looked at each other and smiled, each opened their arms and hugged each other warmly. Such a scene was recorded in detail by Guba's adjutant in his diary. It has become a permanent historical witness. And no one can predict the impact of this day on future world history at this moment. Lin Yizhe and Gu Ba were still chatting in the office on topics that both of them were interested in. A four-wheeled carriage came to Gu Ba's house, and several Chinese people with long braids got out of the car and delivered a box. After entering, Mrs. Guba opened the box and shouted in surprise when she saw the exquisite and gorgeous silk clothes inside. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Hong Jun¡¯s "Diary of the Envoy to the West": "it was the Japanese-French naval review ceremony, and both Kunyu and Yu were invited to watch. In the harbor, there are more than a hundred warships of the French Navy and the navies of various countries who have been invited to visit. They are all iron-armored steam warships. Our two ships, "Weiyuan" and "Fubo", are also with us. When they first saw the warships of the Chinese Empire, they all fired cannons in salute This naval parade ceremony was the first of its kind in England. In the sixth year of the reign of Emperor Shun of the Yuan Dynasty, Edward III, the leader of England, held a ceremony at the Imperial Park before going to war with France. From this day on, the British navy was paraded in Spithead Bay outside Portsmouth, and every time before the British declared war on a foreign country, or when they returned victoriously, there might be a foreign monarch.During the visit, the master of the country paraded the navy on Spithead Bay. Later, this ceremony became an important ritual in England. It was not until the thirty-eighth year of the Qianlong reign that the British Lord George III held the first naval parade ceremony. From then on, whenever there was a British Lord's enthronement, birthday, or other celebration, the British navy would be paraded in Spithead Bay, except for In addition to sending troops to participate in the event, our navy also invited all Western countries to send ships to express the universal celebration. Later, other countries in Europe and the West followed suit. This time when the French king ascended the throne, he also held this ship review ceremony. More than a hundred ships were reviewed, which was the most important ceremony of the French country. I think that the year after tomorrow will be a great celebration for our country. If we can invite the navy from England, France, Italy, Russia and other countries to come to the court to congratulate the Queen Mother on her longevity, it will be something we have not done in a hundred years since the Qing Dynasty. The grand ceremony is also" "Qin Xian was assassinated and asked for compensation. The compensation price is five hundred thousand taels of silver. The righteous man has agreed, and he has notified the general administration of his apology. The words are very sincere. Lanza, the prime minister of the righteous country, He has already taken the blame and resigned, but the righteous man refuses to extradite the murderer to our country. The Getaisi countries executed criminals, and it was a great shame to be executed by beheading or hanging. Most of them were shot to leave the whole body intact. Kunyu called the General Administration and told him that the situation in each country was different. The General Administration made it clear to Yiguo that the public laws of all countries should be followed, and the matter was settled. This is the first time since the Opium War that the Qing Dynasty has received compensation from the West. Wen Shilin has many derogatory words about this, which is surprising" "Looking at the situation in China and Europe, if Europe is troubled, then China Be at peace. Insightful people believe that within thirty years, a major war may occur in Europe. When looking at the countries in Europe and the West, Britain is often an outsider, but Russia has ambitions of annexation. France is always harboring a desire for revenge, while Prussia is only working hard with its troops. Russia and Austria are now very contrary to their words. Mobilize troops and increase garrison. The time must not be lost. China should seize the opportunity, revise its political affairs, introduce Western methods, and pay attention to vigilance. Only in this way can it be preserved" "On the 18th, Shen Ke arrived in London, the British capital, and the British heroine sent a noble official to pick her up. Yun Feng The British Prime Minister has issued instructions that since the Chinese imperial envoy has arrived, he must be exempted from tax inspections, etc., so he came here to inform him. Riding a horse-drawn carriage, we visited many towns and cities, where the lights were bright and shining like daylight. Arrive at the apartment in Xu, followed by the luggage cart. The British prime minister, Gladstone, came to pay his respects and said: "China has sent imperial envoys to England since today." From now on, we will be able to reconcile day by day. Western political decrees all treat envoys favorably. ¡¯ Kunyu replied, ¡®Good relations between the two countries are a blessing to the ruler and the people. From now on it will always be a friendly and harmonious country. ¡¯ The British Prime Minister specially left two noble officials and four translators to receive the Chinese envoys. They agreed to meet the British heroine at Buckingham Palace tomorrow to present their credentials. Looking at the streets of London at night, the lights are like stars, the carriages and horses are rolling, and the gas is like smoke. The prosperity of the market and the beauty of the palaces are almost incomparable. Receive a corner of the official document from the General Administration and submit it to the Beijing News. ¡± ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Britain, London, Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace is located in Westminster, London. The palace has a ceremony hall, a concert hall, a banquet hall, There are more than 600 halls and rooms including galleries, and there is a vast Royal Garden outside the palace, which is full of flowers and beautiful scenery. It is the palace and residence of the British royal family. The main building of Buckingham Palace is 5 stories, and the auxiliary buildings include the Royal Gallery, the Royal Stables and the garden. Buckingham Palace was built by the Duke of Buckingham in 1703. After being sold to the British royal family in 1761, it gradually became the British royal palace. Since 1837, Queen Victoria has lived here. The first monarch. The Queen's important state activities, such as summoning the Prime Minister and ministers, receiving and entertaining visiting foreign heads of state or government, and accepting the submission of credentials from foreign envoys, are all held in the palace. The palace is guarded by royal guards in formal attire. . Every summer, the British royal family holds a grand royal reception in the Royal Garden. In addition, foreign heads of state and envoys who come to the UK for state visits also stay in the palace. Today, Buckingham Palace welcomes guests. , a group of Orientals wearing blue embroidered gold dragon dresses and long braids. Lin Yizhe, who had studied in the UK for a period of time, was no stranger to Buckingham Palace. But what surprised him today was the arrangement made by the British to welcome him. The pomp and ceremony of the Royal Horse Guards in their fine uniforms and swords, the red background golden dragon flag flying on the flagpole and the huge dragon flag hanging in the corridor of the palace all show their support for the Chinese Embassy. The importance attached to the arrival of the delegation must be met with courtesy, so it can be said that Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun were very energetic about meeting Queen Victoria today. Soon, in the presence of British Prime Minister Gladstone. Under his personal guidance, Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun entered the palace. They first stopped in front of the iron fence outside the gate because facing the fence and walking to the right through the northwest corner is the best angle to view the north wing of the palace, which is also the Queen's. The Queen's private suite is divided into two parts: one is the daily work area, including the reception hall and office. This room is most easily recognized from the outside because only the windows there are round-arched. . Text Chapter 158 Queen Victoria¡¯s Voice Another part of Queen Victoria's "home" included a private dining room, bedroom, bathroom and closet. The closet is connected by an internal staircase to a storage room on the third floor, which also contains a number of washrooms. The furnishings in the palace are quite simple, and the queen and her husband are not overly luxurious. But the furniture on display is all covered with gold, which is not only beautiful but also practical, and bears the mark of a famous mahogany furniture dealer. The traces of the Queen's strong financial resources are the oil paintings hanging on the walls of her residence - Lin Yizhe recognized all of them as masterpieces by masters. These paintings not only have the signatures of European painting masters, but are often hung in rotation from famous paintings collected by the British royal family. Under the leadership of Gladstone, Lin Yizhe and his party arrived at the west wing of the same floor not far away and entered a very luxurious suite. This is where Queen Victoria receives distinguished guests - the White Drawing Room. The white living room is decorated with white and gold colors. There are exquisite furniture and luxurious carpets in the room. Most of the displays are artworks by skilled craftsmen from Britain and France. There is a crystal chandelier hanging in the room, which makes it look magnificent. Soon, Queen Victoria and the royal family members, led by the palace attendants, appeared in front of Lin Yizhe. Although Queen Victoria is now 53 years old, she looks like a woman in her 40s because of her well-maintained care. Her figure is also slightly obese, but at a glance, you can still imagine her youthful glory. . Although Lin Yizhe had been prepared in his heart, he still couldn't restrain his excitement when he saw this famous queen in history appearing in front of him. The name of Queen Victoria can be said to be a symbol of an era. During the reign of Queen Victoria, the British nation was unprecedentedly united, making Britain a powerful empire that continued to grow and develop. This is the best legacy the Queen has left to the British people, and it is also the most powerful evaluation of her lifetime achievements. The period of her rule, especially after 1851, is known as the "Victorian Era" in British history. Her more than sixty years of reign coincided with the transition period of British liberal capitalism from its ascendancy to its peak, and then to monopoly capitalism. Britain was extremely strong, with unprecedented economic and cultural prosperity, great development in science and art, and the establishment of a constitutional monarch. The system was fully mature, and Queen Victoria's name became a symbol of British peace and prosperity. Queen Victoria has a distinctive character and a sincere nature. She was loyal to her duties and had the ability to govern the country; she not only spent her time at work, but also in housework; she was loyal to her husband and strict with her children, becoming a role model for her generation. In the history of Britain and even the world, there are very few women who have sat on the throne of God and can fulfill the duties of a queen so well as Queen Victoria, and at the same time have such ordinary happiness as a woman. Her unremitting efforts not only made British literature, art, and science prosperous, but also made the economy prosperous. The British way of life (such as the afternoon tea of ??British aristocrats) has also become the object of emulation by people around the world since her reign. The "Victorian Era" is fondly remembered by many British people. During the Victorian era, although Britain was a constitutional monarchy, Queen Victoria still had great influence on ministers. During her reign, the British Empire expanded extremely and reached unprecedented prosperity. According to Western etiquette, Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun bowed three times to Queen Victoria and then recited the credential. After reciting the credentials, Queen Victoria smiled and said: "Dear Mr. Special Envoy of the Emperor of China, you have come all the way this time to communicate the friendship between the Qing Empire and the British Empire. Today is a historic moment, a moment worthy of joy and It is a day of commemoration, because today, a bridge of friendship has been built. " "My kind, wise and beautiful Her Majesty the Queen, I am on a mission of friendship with the respected Emperor of our country, sailing from the distant east to meet Your Majesty. I extend my most sincere greetings and wish your Majesty always good health and happiness! I am extremely excited and happy to see your beautiful Majesty the Queen on this special and beautiful day. I am grateful for your grand reception. I wish China the best. The friendship between the two countries is long-lasting and strong and will be passed down forever." Before the translator could translate the Queen's words, Lin Yizhe replied in fluent and pure British English. Queen Victoria looked extremely surprised when she heard Lin Yizhe replying in standard English. She actually knew that Lin Yizhe could speak English, but she did not expect that the young Chinese envoy in front of her could speak English so authentically that he was no different from an Englishman. Queen Victoria then extended courtesy greetings to Emperor Tongzhi and the two empress dowagers, and Lin Yizhe also paid tribute to the queen. Soon, the formal audience ceremony ended. Then the two parties came to the blue living room and started a casual conversation. "I originally thought that the Emperor of China would send a very old man to England." VictorQueen Victoria smiled and said to Lin Yizhe, "But I didn't expect that the members of the envoy sent by the Great Emperor would be very young, especially his special envoy, you, Mr. Lin, turned out to be a young and handsome boy." Queen Victoria The slightly humorous words relaxed the serious atmosphere created by the formal audience. After listening to the Queen's words, the surrounding British royal ministers all smiled. Lin Yizhe, Hong Jun and others also looked at each other and smiled, but they were a little embarrassed. "The great emperor of our country is also a smart and wise young man. He is currently handling government affairs with the guidance and help of his mother, the two kind and wise empress dowagers." Lin Yizhe replied with a smile. "What a great mother." Queen Victoria nodded. "To make a child who comes into the world knowing nothing grow into an adult, a mother needs to overcome many difficulties, especially mothers like them." "You Reminds me of your grandfather, Governor Lin Zexu, Mr. Lin." Queen Victoria looked at Lin Yizhe and said, "I admire your grandfather very much and have always wanted to meet him, but unfortunately I don't have the chance. It's enough to see his grandson today. But I wish." Of course Lin Yizhe knew that what Queen Victoria just said was to adjust the atmosphere. He and Hong Jun had spent so many days in France, and it was impossible for her to not know their age. From what she just said, it seems that she must know her family background very well and have put a lot of effort into it. "Dear Her Majesty the Queen, I would like to know what you think of my grandfather." Lin Yizhe asked with a slight smile. "My understanding of Mr. Lin Zexu is limited to some of his work during his time in Guangdong." Queen Victoria replied, "The impression he gave me is that he is enlightened, wise, knowledgeable, energetic, very brave, and comes from the heart. He loved the ancient country of China and its people, and was infinitely loyal to the Great Emperor of China. However, his character was somewhat impulsive, and coupled with his lack of understanding of the situation, he adopted inappropriate methods when dealing with some problems, which resulted in some If something bad happens, it will be a disaster for him and China." Hearing Queen Victoria's evaluation of his grandfather Lin Zexu, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but nodded secretly in his heart. "Mr. Lin, I have no intention of defending those wars more than forty years ago, because I also made mistakes in those wars. You may not know that when Lord Palmerston was mobilizing troops and warships to prepare for the war, When I was preparing, I didn't know what was going on in the East. The reason why I chose to support Parliament's decision to launch a war was that I firmly believed that Britain must teach China a lesson about free trade. It may always turn its back to the whole world and live in a state of self-isolation, which would also mean destruction for China itself. Free trade has brought Britain today¡¯s prosperity, and the world has also prospered because of free trade. I hope that China can also become a member of the free trade world. This is what I really think." "You are very right, Your Majesty. The reason why you are great is the great ideas in your mind. The view of free trade is also what I have in mind." Lin Yizhe replied with a smile, "The wars in the past have caused harm to both our countries, but after all, they have become a thing of the past. We have to see a bright future for China. , is no longer the closed China more than forty years ago, she has opened her eyes, she is willing to do business with all friendly countries, buy goods from them, sell things to them; she is preparing to use a new attitude, Join this world. And Britain will be one of the most important partners in leading China to join this world." Lin Yizhe finished these words in English. There was a moment of silence in the blue hall, and then there was thunderous applause. Lin Yizhe saw that even Queen Victoria herself was smiling and applauding gently. He knew that what he just said had achieved good results, and he felt a little proud and satisfied in his heart. ¡°He came to the UK this time because he wanted to use his superb speaking skills and the knowledge advantage of a time traveler to give the UK and even the Western world a gentle and open new impression of China. Before coming to the UK, wherever he went, he vigorously advocated that China was preparing to break through the traditional Iron Curtain and join the modern world civilization. So far, his "image marketing" can be said to have achieved great success. ??????????????? And then, he will prepare to use his "unpredictability" at the appropriate time to set a big trap for Queen Victoria and the British government, and win opportunities and space for development for China! ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing Line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª It was originally scheduled to be put on the shelves today, but due to technical reasons, it will be put on the shelves within three days from today. Before it is put on the shelves, we will continue to update and contribute to the public version! I hope everyone will subscribe and support me after it is released! thank you all! Text Chapter 159 Gift from the British Hong Jun's "Diary of the Envoy to the West": "On that day, Kunyu and I went to Buckingham Palace to meet. Before the British heroine, her royal family members such as the prince and grandson paid the money to receive the gift. When they entered to meet the heroine, they were led by Under the guidance of Prime Minister Gladstone, Qin Xian and his entourage entered the main hall one by one. Qin Xian stood solemnly and looked up. He saw the British heroine Victoria sitting on a high-backed golden lacquer chair, wearing royal clothes and wearing a white head. The heroine wears a white silk belt on her left arm and hangs a gold box on her left. On her left are the crown prince, concubines, concubines and noble ladies, and on her right are the crown prince, grandson and others. Memorial: "The envoy of the Qing Dynasty, Lin Yizhe, has arrived." The heroine bowed three times in greeting and read a eulogy in his hand: "To the great monarch of England, the envoy is sailing on the order of the great emperor of his country." To the Great Britain, I wish you good luck and long life. It is a great blessing that my envoy has been welcomed to the imperial court today. I hope our two countries will always have good relations with each other. After bowing, he handed the golden dragon and yellow satin royal title with the credentials to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister handed it to the hostess, who accepted it on the seat and replied: "You have traveled a long distance to our country. I am very pleased that you are here. Your words in Chinese and English are just what I wanted. After the translator finished the interpretation, the hostess stood up, bowed again, and left with his entourage. "The next day, Queen Victoria summoned the Chinese envoys again, this time in the blue living room. There were not as many people as the previous day, except for a few attendants. , only Prime Minister Gladstone accompanied him, and from the Chinese side, the envoy Lin Yizhe, deputy envoy Hong Jun, and translator Zhang Deyi. The conversation this time seemed much more casual and relaxed than yesterday. "You may not know, Mr. Lin, that not only me, but also many women in the UK hope to have a glimpse of you, the greatest fashion designer in the East, and express my sincere sincere wishes to you in person. Thank you." Queen Victoria smiled and said to Lin Yizhe, "The clothes you designed have become the fashionable attire of the British upper class." "Thank you, Your Majesty," Lin Yizhe replied with a smile, "Your wedding dress is the real one. "My classic work, my design is incomparable with yours." "Lin Yizhe's words are not groundless. In fact, the originator of the white wedding dress that became so popular in China in later generations was the famous Queen Victoria. The floor-length white gauze dress worn by the bride at Western weddings was originally a Catholic ceremonial dress. Since some ancient European countries had a state system that combined politics and religion, people had to go to church to receive prayers and blessings from priests or priests when they got married, so that it could be considered a formal and legal marriage. Therefore, the bride put on a white ceremonial dress to show her sincerity and purity to God. Before the 19th century in the West, there was no uniform color specification for the bridal gowns worn by young girls when they got married. In 1840, when Queen Victoria got married, she wore a white gown made of beautiful Chinese brocade, with a train that was 18 years old. feet, and paired with a white veil, the pure white from head to toe stunned the audience. Before Queen Victoria's wedding, the wedding attire of the British royal family members was the traditional dress of wearing a jeweled crown, an evening gown studded with jewels and silver ornaments, and a fur coat. After her amazing move, she quickly became a fashion widely circulated. The white wedding dress became a symbol of inner purity and childlike innocence, and later gradually evolved into a symbol of virginity. White has thus become a widely used dress color at weddings. Since then, the bride wearing a white wedding dress in Western weddings has gradually become a traditional custom that has been passed down to later generations. "But those are clothes that can only be worn at weddings, and you don't have the opportunity to wear them every day. But your design gives women the warmest protection every day." Queen Victoria smiled, "I won't wear it until I see you." Understand that only an Oriental like you who is attentive and gentle to women can design such a great work." "Thank you, Her Majesty the Queen, for your praise. This time I have brought something new to Her Majesty and your family. The works are all made of the most gorgeous silk from the East. I hope you like them." Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "I plan to give you the first sample of every new work that comes out in the future. I hope you can give it to me. With this honor and your encouragement, I will design more and better works." "That's great!" Queen Victoria was very happy, "That's what we decided, Lin! Brocade and brocade are the best materials for making such clothes. No one dislikes them. "Gladstone also said, "I think that with your Majesty's support, the textile trade between the British Empire and the British Empire will be more prosperous. "Prosperity." "That's right, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Lin Yizhe said, "Compared with thirty years ago, the trade between our two countries has made great progress, but it is not enough. This time, I am following the orders of our great emperor. I came here and wanted to communicate with your country on the issue of further expansion of trade.¡± Hearing from Lin Yizhe.At this point, both Queen Victoria and Gladstone's eyes became focused. "I heard that France is already ahead of the UK in this regard." Gladstone looked at Lin Yizhe and said with a smile, "To be honest, we are very jealous." Lin Yizhe certainly understands what the British Prime Minister is jealous of. On the other hand, he just smiled and didn't answer. The naval cooperation between China and France is no longer a secret among the great powers. "What the French Emperor can do, we can also do." Queen Victoria saw Lin Yizhe's lack of interface and said with a smile, "And we will do better than the French." "I have no doubt about this, Your Majesty, Your Excellency Prime Minister. It is just that many unfortunate events in the past have caused many misunderstandings and hindered the exchanges between the two countries," Lin Yizhe replied with a smile, "And we need to work together to eliminate the previous misunderstandings." "That's it. "A look of embarrassment appeared on Gladstone's face. Although Lin Yizhe did not say clearly what the "misunderstanding" was, Gladstone, as the British Prime Minister, was already aware of this. In terms of navy, the reason why China did not choose the United Kingdom, the world's largest maritime power, as a partner is because of the bad impact caused by the "Athburn Fleet" incident that year. The "Aspen Fleet" incident was an attempt by the Qing government, under the auspices of Prince Gong Yixin, to purchase Western ship artillery and establish a modern navy. In 1861, the Qing government decided to purchase ship guns from Britain. Yi Xin and Hurd, an Englishman who was active in China at the time, agreed to hire a small number of foreigners to teach gunnery and sail ships, and entrusted the Englishman Li Taitai of the General Customs and Taxation Department, who was on vacation, to Britain ordered seven paddle-wheel gunboats including "China", "Beijing" and "Jiangsu". Before the ship's artillery arrived in China, Yi Xin requested Zeng Guofan to order Zeng Guofan to equip the fleet with admiral sailors as soon as possible in order to prevent the fleet from being "occupied by the invaders to protect the port and not subject to China's control." Li Taitai, an Englishman who was then the General Taxation Department of China Customs, was entrusted with the matter and persuaded Colonel Sherard Aspen of the British Royal Navy to help handle the specific matters of the ship purchase. Li Taitai, who has the Nelson family inheritance in his blood (Li Taitai's mother is the niece of the British naval hero Nelson), with the tacit approval of the British government, regards China's ship purchase as a shortcut to control China's maritime power. He signed thirteen articles of the contract with Aspen without authorization, stipulating that Aspen would serve as the commander-in-chief of the fleet. Aspen would only execute the orders of the Chinese Emperor conveyed by Li Taitai, and would not execute "any edict conveyed through other channels." . Aspen thought the order was unsatisfactory, and Li Taitai also agreed to refuse to transfer on his behalf, so that the fleet became the "Aspen Fleet" rather than the Chinese fleet. When the news spread to the country, the government and the public were in an uproar. Yi Xin believed that this contract "wanted to have Aspen take charge of everything and was unwilling to take orders from China. He was especially unfamiliar with the system and found it difficult to comply with it." He and Li Taitai argued repeatedly and agreed on the "Five Articles of the Ship Charter", taking back the Qing government's command power over the fleet. After Aspen arrived in China with his fleet, he was very dissatisfied with the five-article charter. Together with Li Taitai, he asked the Qing government to accept the thirteen-article contract they entered into, but Yi Xin refused. Ministers Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang also firmly opposed Aspen's conspiracy to control the Chinese fleet. On November 2, 1863, at Yi Xin's request, the Qing government refused to make any further concessions and decided to disband the fleet. The British were responsible for selling all the ships at a price, and the proceeds were returned to China. They also assumed the responsibility of more than 600 officers and men below Aspen and nine. The monthly salary of ICBC and the return travel expenses totaled 375,000 taels of silver, and Aspen rewarded 10,000 taels of silver. In 1864, Britain returned the money from the sale of its ships to China, and the "Aspen Fleet" incident began to come to an end. The Qing government's efforts to purchase Western ships to improve the old navy lasted for almost two years and cost hundreds of thousands of taels of money, but ended in a frustrating ending. The Aspen Fleet Incident, which caused great embarrassment to both the Chinese government and the public, taught a profound lesson to China¡¯s Westernization leaders. From then on, not only did the idea of ??¡°self-exercise power¡± become a tenet in managing Westernization, but also the British With every move, China's Westernization officials became extremely vigilant and did not easily deal with the British. ¡°We are making preparations and doing everything possible to eliminate the negative impact of previous misunderstandings,¡± Gladstone said. "In order to show our sincerity to the Emperor of China, I have decided to return 6,000 treasures of the Chinese 'Summer Palace' in our country to the Emperor of China." Queen Victoria said, "There is also a new cruiser." ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Continue to contribute to the public version! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 160 Royal Reward Merit Card A new cruiser? Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun couldn't help but be stunned. Seeing the expressions on the faces of the two Chinese envoys, Queen Victoria and Gladstone both had smiles on their faces. "You think I'm kidding you, don't you?" Queen Victoria asked with a smile. "Please forgive my surprise, Your Majesty," Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "You are really too generous." "I heard that China is trying to build a new type of navy." Queen Victoria looked at Lin Yizhe and said, "Yes. One thing I don't quite understand is why the Chinese emperor chose to develop a hugely expensive navy at this time. The rebellion in China has been eliminated and there is currently no threat from the sea. " "The purpose of China's development of the navy is not to target Britain. With European friendly countries like France, it is to protect the safety of sea routes and prevent pirate attacks." Lin Yizhe replied, "So, I heard you tell me that China will get one of the latest British cruisers. Excited. " Lin Yizhe's answer obviously satisfied Queen Victoria and Gladstone. Queen Victoria continued: "Both myself and the imperial government hope to provide more help to China, and this help does not come with any strings attached. "What Britain asks for is friendship." "The foundation of the friendship between China and Britain has been laid today. All I can do is to add bricks and tiles to this building." Lin Yizhe replied. "What is the current situation of the Chinese Navy?" Queen Victoria asked again. "Compared to ten years ago, there has been great progress." Lin Yizhe replied, "This time I came to the UK on a warship driven by Chinese sailors. I very much hope to invite your Majesty to review the sailors of our navy. , I have submitted an application to your government for the landing of sailors, but I have not received a reply yet. " "Oh?" Queen Victoria turned her head and looked at Gladstone in surprise, "Hasn't the Parliament made a decision yet? ?" "Yes, Your Majesty." Gladstone said, looking a little embarrassed, "The parliament has been discussing it for the past two days" "You can convey my thoughts to the Speaker. I really want to see, China. What are the sailors of the navy like now?" said Queen Victoria. "Yes, Your Majesty." Gladstone agreed immediately. "If you are willing, Mr. Lin and Mr. Hong, you can visit the Parliament and see how our members discuss your sailors." Queen Victoria said to Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun again. "Very happy, Your Majesty." Lin Yizhe said, "In order to cultivate new naval talents, our country hopes to send students to study at British military academies." "Of course, the doors of all British military academies will be open to Chinese students. ." Queen Victoria replied. "Mr. Lin, you just said that the Chinese Emperor intends to expand mutual trade with us." Gladstone said to Lin Yizhe, "I want to know whether the Chinese Emperor has agreed to open new trading ports and new Trade route? " Hong Jun couldn't help but feel a little stunned when he heard that the British Prime Minister actually asked Lin Yizhe such a question. Just now at the beginning of the meeting, Lin Yizhe said, "I came here on the emperor's order to discuss trade expansion." Hong Jun was secretly worried about him, because the two of them came to Britain mainly to negotiate about the repayment of treasures, and did not receive any information on trade expansion. Authorization, if the British monarchs and ministers really put forward the request to expand trade, the two of them had nothing to say. If the news spread back to the country, it would be strange for them not to be involved in the death of the officials. "His Majesty, the Great Emperor of China, entrusted me to come here precisely to listen to your country's opinions and requirements in this regard," Lin Yizhe replied. "There were so many misunderstandings between our two countries in the past. The root cause was that there were no channels for mutual understanding and communication. , Now this situation has been changed. I will convey your country's opinions and requirements in detail to the Emperor of China and the two empress dowagers. This can save a lot of trouble. Your Majesty and the Prime Minister should know that our country is conservative. There are many ministers who have always opposed all external exchanges, so although I can't guarantee anything now, I believe that with such a good start, your country's wishes will be realized. " After hearing Lin Yizhe's answer, Hong Jun couldn't help but feel. I secretly admired it in my heart. "That's great. This is a very precious opportunity to express our thoughts." Gladstone obviously did not understand the meaning of Lin Yizhe's words, but said very happily. ¡°Before that, I hope to get Her Majesty the Queen¡¯s commitment that before China and the United Kingdom reach a new trade agreement, the British government and any organization or individual shall not seek new trading ports and trade ports without the permission of His Majesty the Emperor of China.¡±? Expand new transportation lines and guarantees into China. Lin Yizhe said. "Because doing so will stimulate more intense opposition from conservative officials in our country." " "I understand what you mean. "Queen Victoria nodded, "I assure you, such a thing will never happen. " Hearing that Queen Victoria agreed to his request, and that British Prime Minister Gladstone did not object, Lin Yizhe was ecstatic, but his face and eyes did not show it at all. " This big hole has been dug, and it will be in the near future. In the future, someone will jump in! After this fruitful meeting, Lin Yizhe returned to his apartment. He looked at the clock in the corner, thought for a while, and then summoned his personal assistant to give instructions. After a while, Lin Yizhe and several relatives got into a four-wheeled carriage and drove into the foggy streets of London. At this time, Hong Jun did not pay attention to Lin Yizhe's actions, but happily splashed ink in his apartment. Practicing the couplet inscribed for the Queen of England, "Looking to the west to see the Queen Mother coming to the Yaochi, coming to the east to be full of purple energy," Chen Tingxuan, who had already been informed of the news, was waiting in the living room with his family. Among them, what is different from usual days is that today, everyone in the Chen family is wearing exquisite costumes that are only worn during major ceremonies. Even Sara has changed from her usual Western skirts and is wearing Wearing a set of Qing-style women's clothes carefully designed by the skillful hands of "Lin's Company" On the other side of the living room is Pan Qihong, the head of the Pan family, the "official" of the thirteenth line, and the top figures of the Pan family. Like the Chen family, the Pan family members are all dressed in plain clothes today, and have restored the ceremonial crown of their homeland. In the middle of the living room, a rare four-cornered dragon pavilion is set up. In the middle of the dragon pavilion, there is a dragon incense table and a simple incense table. The whole hall was filled with a solemn atmosphere. Five-year-old Chen Wei held his mother's hand and looked at the people around him. He noticed that the faces of the adults were both nervous and excited. His expression was wide with curiosity. After a while, the butler's figure hurriedly appeared at the door. "The angel is here!" "The butler sang the report loudly, and his voice was a little hoarse due to excitement and excitement. Soon, Lin Yizhe, dressed in a splendid official uniform, appeared at the door. "Welcomeangel! "Chen Tingxuan said loudly and knelt down first. Behind him, everyone in the Chen and Pan families also knelt down with cheers. "Little Chen Wei stood there, looking at the adults' actions with some confusion. In his impression, only his beloved grandfather would kneel down like this and lead everyone and himself to do it together. But today, the person whom his grandfather knelt down to was someone he had never seen before. He was such a young stranger. Xiao Chen Wei noticed that the young man wearing a splendid dragon pattern and a warm hat was looking at him. His eyes were very majestic, but Xiao Chen Wei was aware of the way he looked at him. With the warm smile in his eyes, he couldn't help but grin at him, and he knelt down smartly. After everyone kowtowed to him, Xiao Chen Wei looked up and saw the young man in official uniform opening a yellow card. The scroll (a child has never seen an imperial edict before) was read out in a cadence. He was no stranger to these "whatever" words, but he still couldn't understand the meaning of these words and the importance they represented. Meaning. "For the overseas Yin merchants Chen and Pan who care about their homeland, they donate money to repay their achievements and receive special rewards. should be praised as a token of encouragement. A special reward is given to the first grade merit card. From now on, we must work harder and strive to serve the country and live up to my expectations" After Lin Yizhe announced the decree, he took a step forward and came to Chen Tingxuan. Chen Tingxuan kowtowed three times again, took the decree with both hands, stood up, and The imperial edict was respectfully placed on the dragon incense table in the Long Pavilion, and then he burned the incense with his own hands before worshiping. After the ceremony of enshrining the imperial edict, Lin Yizhe turned around, opened the dragon silk brocade box in the hands of his entourage, and took out a gold medal inside. It came out and was handed over to Chen Tingxuan. This was an oval gold medal (gold medals in the Qing Dynasty were made of silver and gold, not pure gold), with the four characters "Yipin Rewarding Merits" in regular script in Yang on the back, and "Tongzhi Ten" on the back. "One year, the emperor bestowed upon the honorable merchant" the words. The head of the card is decorated with Ruyi Xiangyun, and on both sides of the side railing is a high-relief decoration of two dragons playing with beads. The tiny dragon scales are all carved by skilled craftsmen. There are patterns of blessings, mountains and longevity at the bottom, and on both sides. There is a hole that can be worn around the waist. The complexity and exquisiteness of the entire gold medal are beyond the reach of British craftsmen who use machine tools. Lin Yizhe handed the gold medal to Chen Tingxuan and opened it. He picked up another box and handed the same gold medal to Pan Qihong.p; When Xiao Chen Wei saw the gold medal in his grandfather's hand, he thought it was shining and very beautiful. He didn't understand what it represented. He quickly ran to his grandfather's side and stepped forward to touch the gold medal. , only to find that grandpa and Pan¡¯s uncle were both crying there. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªContinue to contribute to the public version! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 161 Special Gift Little Chen Wei didn't understand why the two adults were crying, and he didn't know at this moment how his fate and that of thousands of overseas Chinese had changed from this moment on. After the ceremony of announcing the decree and appreciating merit, Chen Tingxuan invited Lin Yizhe to the inner hall. As soon as he entered the inner hall, Lin Yizhe bowed to Chen Tingxuan. Chen Tingxuan was taken aback and quickly supported him. "Master Lin, you are the imperial envoy of the Celestial Dynasty. This is absolutely impossible!" "I, as well as Mr. Chen's niece and grandson-in-law, how can Mr. Chen not be worthy of this honor?" Lin Yizhe smiled and asked Chen Tingxuan to sit down, and then said respectfully. Kneel down and worship. ¡°We are all a family, it¡¯s easy to get together in one place, so don¡¯t be formal!¡± Sara said with a smile. "Yes, yes! Don't be formal!" Chen Tingxuan and Pan Jinxuan remembered Chen Wan holding Lin Yizhe's hand when she was young, tears flashing in the corners of their eyes. "Let's all sit down and talk." Chen Hong said with a smile when he saw his parents holding Lin Yizhe and refusing to let go, but kept crying. "Why didn't Wan'er come with you" After everyone sat down, Pan Jinxuan asked with a choked voice while wiping her tears with a handkerchief. "Wan'er just gave birth not long ago, and her body is weak and it is inconvenient to go far into the wind and waves, so she has not been allowed to accompany her." Lin Yizhe replied with a smile, "When she recovers, my son-in-law will definitely bring her here." Hearing Lin Yizhe's words Seeing Chen Wan full of thoughtfulness and love, Sara couldn't help but smile with Chen Hong. "I came in a hurry this time, and I only prepared some small gifts, which are not respectful, so please accept them." Lin Yizhe said, summoning his personal followers to come forward and drop the Duan inkstone, Huimo inkstone, and jade inkstone he brought from China. Gifts such as pens and lake pens were taken out and distributed among Chen and Pan's two relatives. Seeing little Chen Wei clinging to his mother's side, blinking at him with big, bright and clear eyes, Lin Yizhe smiled slightly, stood up and came to little Chen Wei, and took out a pair of shining silver clothes from his sleeves. Changshou Suo came and dangled gently in front of his eyes. Seeing that the flying dragon on the silver lock of longevity was almost exactly the same as the dragon on the dragon sign he just saw (a child couldn't tell the difference between a five-clawed dragon and a four-clawed dragon), Xiao Chen Wei raised his eyebrows. His eyes suddenly shone with surprise, and Lin Yizhe smiled and hung the silver lock of longevity around Xiao Chen Wei's neck. Chen Tingxuan and others were very happy to see that this niece and grandson-in-law was not only talented, but also courteous and kind. Although he was an imperial envoy of the emperor, he had no arrogance at all. He even prepared gifts for children like little Chen Wei. . "I have another gift here for my aunt." Lin Yizhe turned around, took a brocade box from his hands, and handed it to Sara's hand. Sara took the brocade box, looked at it, and asked with a smile: "Can I open it now and take a look?" Lin Yizhe smiled and nodded. Chen Hong came over curiously and watched Sarah carefully open the brocade box. He knew that this gift from Lin Yizhe was definitely not a daily necessity like clothes, but something very important. When the box was opened, Chen Hong smelled a faint smell of moldy paper. He couldn't help but be startled. He looked into the box and saw a thick book scroll that had turned yellowish brown inside. On the seal of the scroll, in addition to neat Chinese characters in small regular script, there are also some strange words written on it. Chen Hong looked at these strange words and vaguely remembered where he had seen them, but he couldn't remember them for a while. And when Sarah¡¯s eyes fell on the words on the seal of the scroll, her whole body was shocked as if she was electrocuted. She immediately recognized that those strange words other than Chinese characters were ancient Hebrew! "I asked someone to authenticate it, and there is no doubt that this book is a Song Dynasty manuscript. It is the Jewish Mishnah." Lin Yizhe said with a smile. Sarah gently opened the fallen seal with her fingers, unfolded a small section, and saw the neatly written ancient Hebrew characters aligned to the right inside, and the corners of her eyes felt a little moist. She calmed down, took a deep breath, and gently re-rolled the scroll. "Thank you! Lin! This is the most precious gift." Chen Hong noticed the change in his wife's demeanor and couldn't help but feel secretly amused. He didn't understand why his erudite wife was so concerned and excited about such a tattered book. It was not until many years later that he understood the symbolic meaning of the Jewish scriptures left by the Jews in the Song Dynasty of China that Lin Yizhe gave to Sarah. In the evening, a grand open-air dinner was held in the Chen family's manor to welcome the Chinese envoys. Invited to the banquet, in addition to the top figures from the Thirteenth Industry and various Chinese business families, there were also many local business celebrities and senior officials in London.   Xie Ruihan, who was sitting at the table, felt inexplicable bursts of jealousy in her heart every time her eyes glanced at the golden imperial medal that Chen Tingxuan enshrined on the incense table in front of the hall. "Isn't it just a merit card? What's so amazing! It's still showing off there! It's like no one has it!" Xie Ruihan muttered quietly, but her husband Wu Xiande who was sitting next to him heard it. "Haha, there are tens of millions of people in the Qing Dynasty who have obtained merit cards, but the gold medal given by the emperor is really rare." Wu Xiande took a sip of the wine in the goblet and said with a smile, "Those paper skills obtained by the Xie family Can the card be compared with this golden imperial gift card?¡± After hearing her husband¡¯s words, Xie Ruihan felt angry, but was speechless. The merit card system of the Qing Dynasty inherited the reward function of "iron coupons" issued by emperors of previous dynasties to meritorious officials and important ministers, but the style was slightly different. Merit cards in the Qing Dynasty have a relatively wide scope of application. They can be used to reward those who have made outstanding contributions and meritorious services in politics, military and other social activities. They can also be used to grade middle and lower-level officials, which is equivalent to "increasing official positions and promotions". "Letter of Appointment", "Letter of Appointment". Obtaining a merit card means having a family background. Obtaining several grades of merit badges will lead to several grades of top honors. At the same time, various amounts of silver rewards will be given according to the reasons for meritorious service and different levels. The grade of the person who is awarded the merit card is different from the grade of the merit card, and the weight represented by the merit card is extraordinary. In the official hierarchy of the Qing Dynasty, the fifth rank could be released to the state vacancies. Those who are above the fifth grade can receive this honor, and their achievements are extraordinary. Grade one or two merit cards are very rare. The merit medals of the Qing Dynasty were first authorized and issued by the emperor, the supreme ruler. It is not easy to obtain them. But later the awarding of merit cards gradually became more widespread. By the late Qing Dynasty, not only senior officials such as governors-general, governors, and commanders of the army had the right to award medals of merit to their meritorious subordinates. Not only lower-level officials and civilians in the Manchu, Mongolian, and Han banners can be recorded and awarded merit plaques according to their merits, but ordinary bannermen, Han people, and slaves can also be awarded merit plaques and awards to those who have made meritorious deeds. Moreover, the imperial court would also award medals of merit to Han people who donated money and food. Most of the merit tablets in the Qing Dynasty were made of paper. Gold and silver were rarely made. They were vertical and rectangular in shape and varied in size. The higher the level of the awarder, the greater the merit of the recipient, and the larger the size of the medal. Merit cards are usually issued to the person for safe keeping. If they are found guilty of a crime, they will be confiscated immediately. Merit cards are awarded once a year, and the number is strictly controlled and recorded, so each merit card has a number. Since the Opium War, due to the emptiness of the national treasury and years of war, the economy has become increasingly stretched and unable to make ends meet. As a result, some officials, either to make money or to raise military expenditures, have been increasingly rewarded with merit badges, some of which are replaced by others, and even pre-printed blanks. , fill in the buyer at any time. But even so, the Qing court's requirements for the production of merit cards of fifth grade and above were still extremely strict. As one of the Thirteen Lines of Family, during the most glorious period in history, the Xie family only received fourth-grade merit tablets, and they were made of paper. Naturally, they could not be compared with the golden merit tablets received by the Chen and Pan family now. . "Hmph! Don't forget how the Thirteenth Line was forced out by the imperial court!" Xie Ruihan snorted coldly, "The Chen family will be the same sooner or later." "So, why are you going to be so idle with them?" Wu Xiande She whispered softly, picked up a piece of beef, chewed it and swallowed it, and took a leisurely sip of wine. "Out of sight is pure. If you have wine today, you will be drunk today, and you will be worried tomorrow" After hearing this, she felt Xie Ruihan felt that her husband's words were somewhat reasonable, but she was still angry with herself, so she snorted and stopped talking about it. "The Emperor of the Qing Dynasty actually sent such a young man as an envoy," Xie Ruihan's eyes fell on Lin Yizhe, "As the saying goes, if you have a hairless mouth, you will not be able to do things! What big things can a guy like him accomplish? ?¡± ¡°The Qing Emperor is also a young man! The empress dowagers of the two palaces and Prince Gong have the final say on all major affairs in the court.¡± Wu Xiande smiled, ¡°So, it is reasonable to have a young envoy. The Qing Dynasty did not pay attention to barbarian countries like Britain." Xie Ruihan was about to speak when he saw Wu Xizhang, the head of the Wu family, arguing with the young envoy. The heads of each family were listening attentively, and a lot of people gradually gathered around them, and they couldn't help but become curious. "Let's go! Come and listen!" Xie Ruihan pulled Wu Xiande, but Wu Xiande waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "What's there to listen to? Besides, with the old man there, it's all in vain for you and me to listen. " "The Wu family contributed a lot to the Qing court in those days. The contribution to the court every year was no less than one million. It was sometimes known as the 'Emperor's Nanku'. During the two opium campaigns, the compensation was advanced by merchants."But in the end, how did the Qing court treat the Thirteen Lines? "The 56-year-old Wu Xizhang's face flushed with excitement, "If the ancestors of the Wu family hadn't had the foresight to leave a place to retreat, the imperial court might have gone bankrupt! ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Continuededicate! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 162 The daughter of the Lu family "Mr. Wu, please don't get angry. It is true that the court had some ways of feeling sorry for the Wu family before, but why don't you dare to ask Mr. Wu how the Wu family got their wealth?" Lin Yizhe asked with a smile. "Of course the Wu family's wealth was earned through honest business!" Wu Xizhang replied confidently. He thought Lin Yizhe might be charged with "smuggling opium", so he rushed to say, "The Wu family has never done anything harmful to nature. "The Wu family is certainly doing legitimate business," Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "but it can't be said that all of the Wu family's wealth is earned. , It should be said that it was better given by the imperial court." "How do you say this?" Wu Xizhang was stunned and asked immediately. "The foreign ships are fought over by the officials and merchants, and the cross gate opens to the two oceans. The five and eight silk silks are good, and the money is piled with thirteen lines." Lin Yizhe smiled and recited a nursery rhyme from that year, "The word 'officials and merchants' "It's not false, right?" Wu Xizhang was stunned again and nodded slowly. "Before the Opium War, our country in the Qing Dynasty was a trade hub, and overseas trade was monopolized by the Thirteen Banks of Official Merchants as official merchants." Lin Yizhe looked at Wu Xizhang and said, "If the imperial court had not given the Thirteen Banks of Official Merchants the right to monopolize trade, , I¡¯m afraid the Wu family won¡¯t be able to earn such a huge fortune just by making legitimate ideas, right?¡± Lin Yizhe¡¯s words obviously hit the mark on Wu Xizhang, who looked at Lin Yizhe in a daze, speechless for a moment. "The imperial court felt sorry for the Wu family in some ways, but the Wu family received many generous gifts from the imperial court. It can be said that the prosperity of the Wu family was due to the imperial court, but the Wu family's middle path declined and was forced to wander overseas. If It is inappropriate to blame it all on the court," Lin Yizhe said. "Who do you think, Master Lin, is responsible for the Wu family's ending like this?" Wu Xizhang asked again. "The general trend." Lin Yizhe smiled and said. "General trend?" After hearing Lin Yizhe's answer, not only Wu Xizhang was stunned for a moment, but also the heads of the thirteen families around him were also stunned. "Yes! The general trend!" Lin Yizhe nodded and said, "At this time, the world situation has changed, and trade has become the general trend. However, the court and the Thirteenth Bank failed to identify the general trend in detail, and blindly adhered to the great benefits of trade without thinking about flexibility. Opium If the imperial court had realized that when the Westerners came, they were not engaged in opium, but in trade. If the Thirteen Industries had realized the disadvantages of monopolizing trade and followed the trend, they would not have done so. "Frustration." "What Mr. Lin said is true." After a while, Wu Xizhang nodded slowly and sighed, "That's true" "This is what a junior said after the fact. Mr. Wu must not do it." The past is gone, but the future is long. We should look to the future and make big plans. "Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "If the Qing Dynasty can be like the countries of England, France, and the United States, it will be open and enterprising. I'm afraid that without me chatting, Mr. Wu would have gone back to China to show off his ambitions. " "Master Lin is so young but has so much knowledge. No wonder he is valued by the Empress Dowager." At this time, Wu Xizhang already admired Lin Yizhe. He bowed to the ground and bowed his hands in greeting, "I'm getting older, and my words just now were offensive. I hope Mr. Lin can forgive me." "Mr. Wu, you're so polite." Lin Yizhe smiled and raised his hand in return, "I'm here now, so I'll forgive you." It is to appease the overseas Chinese and let them speak freely. The Empress Dowager must know about the sufferings of the overseas Chinese. " "In that case, I will thank Mr. Lin on behalf of the Wu family!" Wu Xizhang! As he spoke, he stood up and stepped forward, raising his glass to Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe raised his glass with a smile, and the two drank it down in one gulp. Seeing this, the heads of other families also stepped forward to toast the imperial envoy, and the atmosphere of the banquet became more lively. Xie Ruihan was just about to join in the fun and say a few words to the young emperor's envoy, when he suddenly discovered that a young woman sitting at the front table was staring at Lin Yizhe intently. It was a beautiful young woman wearing a British dress. Although she was dressed exactly like a famous British lady, Xie Ruihan could still tell that she was a Chinese woman. Xie Ruihan felt that her face was very familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen her before. Xie Ruihan didn't remember who she was until she saw Mr. Lu Zhongheng, the head of the thirteen-line "Maoguan" Lu family, toasting Lin Yizhe and returning to the table to whisper something to her. Lu Yingyan, the eldest lady of the Lu family! Xie Ruihan noticed the strange look in Lu Yingyan's eyes towards Lin Yizhe. After looking at Lu Yingyan for a while, she realized that even when her father was talking to her, Miss Lu's eyes did not leave Lin Yizhe! Thinking that this 22-year-old "old girl", the eldest lady of the Lu family is indeed very happy?This time he actually fell in love with the Qing Emperor's imperial envoy, and he couldn't help but sneered in his heart. Xie Ruihan thought for a while, gave up her plan to toast Lin Yizhe, and turned back to her seat. "This young imperial envoy seems to be quite eloquent. He fooled the old men into thinking." Wu Xiande saw that even the head of the Xie family, Xie Siqiao, old man Xie, toasted to Lin Yizhe. He glanced at Xie Ruihan next to him and saw There was still wine in the wine glass in her hand, and she couldn't help but smile, "Why, you didn't have a drink with him?" "I'm already married, so drinking with him is pointless." Xie Ruihan rolled her eyes at her husband and choked him, His eyes turned to Lu Yingyan again. "The dance will start soon. If you don't want to drink, you can dance with him once." Wu Xiande chuckled. "It's my turn to dance with him." Xie Ruihan ignored her husband's boring joke and looked at Lu Yingyan and said, "Someone is already staring at him." "Oh? Which one is it?" Wu Xiande asked her to say this , became interested, raised his eyebrows, approached Xie Ruihan, and asked in a low voice. "The daughter of the Lu family." Xie Ruihan smiled coldly and said softly. "Haha, it turns out it's her!" Wu Xiande laughed, "I heard that Mr. Lu's only daughter was very high-spirited. When people proposed to marry her, she ignored them. Now she's an old girl. . Unexpectedly, she actually fell in love with the Imperial Envoy. His eyes were indeed extraordinary." Xie Ruihan snorted and stopped talking, just staring at Lu Yingyan. Sure enough, after a while, Lu Yingyan stood up and followed her father to Lin Yizhe generously. Xie Ruihan saw Lin Yizhe happily holding Lu Yingyan's hand and came to the dance floor. Then pairs of male and female VIPs followed them and formed a circle. Soon the music started and people started to dance. . "I didn't expect Mr. Lin to be able to dance this Western dance. It's really surprising." Lu Yingyan gently put her hand on Lin Yizhe's jade belt and said with a smile. "Why do you say that?" Lin Yizhe asked with a smile. He noticed that from the beginning of his conversation with her, she only called herself "sir" instead of "my lord" like her father and others. At this time, the dance music reached the middle section, and his footsteps stopped with the music and stood still. Lu Yingyan gently touched his waist with her hands, and moved around him lightly as she followed the music. Lin Yizhe felt the tenderness in her eyes, and his heart couldn't help but move. "Haha, in my impression, the officials of the Qing Dynasty insisted on not being intimate with men and women, and they hated this kind of thing where men and women danced together." Lu Yingyan turned to him, stretched out her wrist lightly, and handed over Coming over, Lin Yizhe gently held her slender hair, and the two looked at each other and smiled. "You dance much better than I thought." Lu Yingyan stared into Lin Yizhe's eyes, "Can you tell me who you learned it from?" "When I was in Paris, I didn't know how to dance. Miss Theresa, the daughter of Duke Louis, volunteered to teach me. She is a natural dancer and a good teacher, and I learned it quickly," Lin Yizhe replied with a smile. "Oh." A trace of regret flashed in her eyes. Although it was fleeting, Lin Yizhe still observed it keenly and couldn't help but smile in his heart. "Then she must be a very beautiful French girl, right?" "Why do you say that?" "Because you not only learn quickly, but also learn very well. If it weren't for a beautiful girl teaching you, you would be It¡¯s impossible to learn in such a short time.¡± ¡°Haha, maybe you are right.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Beautiful female teachers will make students learn faster and better, then I will remember that. , I would like to ask you to be my teacher, can you?" "Me? Hehe, you are really good at joking, what can I teach you?" "The Master said: 'When three people walk together, I must choose the one who is good. And from this, those who are not good will change it. "I have a lot to learn from Miss Lu." She laughed when she heard that he actually used the words of the sage. "You are the most humorous Chinese I have ever met." "So, Miss Lu doesn't think of herself as a Chinese now?" "The court treats us as aliens who have abandoned the tombs of our ancestors, why should I still think of myself as a Chinese?" Is he a Chinese? " "The court has realized the mistakes it made before, isn't it correcting it now?" Lin Yizhe looked at the girl in the dress in front of him with sincerity in his eyes, "Why doesn't Miss Lu give the court a chance to correct its mistakes? ofWhat about? " "If the imperial court sends you as a permanent envoy to the UK instead of an old man with a white beard, I might consider giving the imperial court such an opportunity. "Lu Yingyan stared at Lin Yizhe and chuckled. "Do you want the imperial court to send a permanent envoy to the UK? " Lin Yizhe suddenly understood when he heard what she said. "This is not only my own wish, but also everyone's wish," Lu Yingyan said, her eyes left his face and turned to the surroundings, "It's Qianqian The wish of millions of overseas Chinese. ¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Continue to donate for free! Please collect! Please recommend! Text Chapter 163 A Thousand Miles of Destiny At this time, beautiful fireworks were set off in the distance. The light of the fireworks outlined the outline of Lu Yingyan's face in a light green dress so beautifully that Lin Yizhe's eyes couldn't help but be a little crazy. Lu Yingyan noticed Lin Yizhe looking at her, turned around and smiled. "You will stay in the UK for a while, right?" "Yes." "That's great, we will have many opportunities to meet, right?" "Of course. I hope to see Miss Lu often." Hearing from Lin Yizhe Without concealing her good impression of herself, Lu Yingyan's face was bright red, her eyebrows lowered and her head lowered. At this time, the song ended. Lin Yizhe was still not satisfied and invited Lu Yingyan to dance again. At this time, the guests saw that the Chinese envoy was in such high spirits, They all left the stage one after another, pushing the atmosphere of the dance to a climax. "Lin seems to have fallen in love with the eldest daughter of the Lu family." Chen Hong, who was on the scene, put his arms around his wife Sara's waist and whispered in her ear while dancing. "Haha, this is a good thing." Sara glanced at Lin Yizhe and Lu Yingyan dancing in the middle of the dance floor, with a knowing smile on her lips, "Lin is really a lucky guy, and he will also seize the opportunity." "I hope. If the two of them can do it, it will be good for all of us," Chen Hong said with a smile. "Of course." Sara nodded, her eyes still fixed on Lin Yizhe and Lu Yingyan. And in the seats not far away, Mr. Lawrence Lu watched his daughter and the imperial envoy dancing. He couldn't help but burst into tears, but there was a happy smile on his face. After the banquet, it was already late at night when Lu Yingyan returned home. Mrs. Lu couldn¡¯t help but feel strange when she saw her blushing daughter locking herself in the room as soon as she came home. She was about to knock on her daughter¡¯s door to ask, but was stopped by Lu Zhongheng. Seeing her husband¡¯s happy face, Mrs. Lu was confused for a moment. "After all, she is our precious daughter. She is so arrogant as a child. She is not attractive to ordinary men. So she is waiting for her today." Lu Zhongheng said to his wife with a smile. "What did the master say?" Mrs. Lu asked in surprise. "Do you know who our precious daughter is attracted to? The imperial envoy of the Celestial Empire!" Lu Zhongheng glanced at his daughter's door and whispered in Mrs. Lu's ear. "Ah?! Imperial envoy? He's not an old man, is he?" Mrs. Lu was shocked. "Haha! I forgot to tell you that the imperial envoy is not an old man, but a young man! I think he is only about twenty-four or five years old, a few years older than Yan'er! He is a talented person! His appearance is comparable to that of Pan An and Song Yu, and he is full of I heard that he is still a scholar from Fujian Province! Now he is the chief envoy, and he is a Jinshi!" Lu Zhongheng said to his wife with a beaming face, "I was at the banquet today, and the old man from the Wu family wanted to make things difficult. After talking to him, he was even impressed by what he said! Think about it, how young is it to say that you can defeat Mr. Wu?" "I'm afraid you have a high level of vision for an official who has done so much at such a young age. Right?" When Mrs. Lu heard her husband praising Lin Yizhe's benefits, she was not happy, but became worried, "Can you like our Yan'er? What if Luo Hua is interested and Liu Shui is ruthless, and Yan'er becomes lovesick again" "Look what you said! Can I tell you something ridiculous? You didn't see the way the imperial envoy and Yan'er danced!" Lu Zhongheng pointed to his eyes, "I am old, but These photos are not cheap, I can see what it means to be in love with each other!" He turned to look at his daughter's door and cooed, "Look at how our baby is like this before. "Have you ever?" "This is such a fate that we came a long way to meet each other!" Mrs. Lu smiled happily at this point, "Yan'er is finally married!" "By the way, this imperial envoy must be married, right?" Mrs. Lu suddenly remembered something important and asked immediately. "I have inquired and found out that this imperial envoy is already married. He has a main wife and a concubine. The main wife is the grand-nephew daughter of the old man of the Chen family, and the concubine is his maid. He now has a son and a daughter, both of whom are children of the main wife. Lu Zhongheng said. "He is already married, so if Yan'er goes there, won't he be a child" Mrs. Lu muttered, "I'm afraid" "For such a handsome young man, and an official, there is no reason why he should not get married in his twenties! For a man, having three wives and four concubines is normal and doesn't bother you!" Lu Zhongheng waved his hand, looked at his daughter's door again, and whispered, "It's late today, you can go check on Yan'er tomorrow. "Do you know?" "Yes! Yes!" Mrs. Lu was also immersed in the joy that her daughter finally met her lover. I didn't expect what would happen next. At about the same time, Lin Yizhe, who returned to his apartment, did notHe fell asleep, but was thinking about the British ship gift. Although Miss Lu left a wonderful and profound impression on him at the dinner, he was not deeply involved in the love between his children, because he knew that there were more There are more important things to do. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Hong Jun¡¯s diary: "In the afternoon, I followed Qin Xian to the home of Chen Gongtingxuan, the president of the Yinghua Chamber of Commerce. We took the car again for ten days. In the rest of the road, there is a water machine. The water used by every household in the city is supplied from this. It is driven by a water-powered iron wheel. In the evening, at the invitation of Mr. Chen, hundreds of male and female relatives and friends were invited to sit by the Chen family. The food was rich in delicacies from the mountains and seas, and the wine was extremely sweet. The servants came and went, and the entertainers came one after another. The guests and hosts were so happy that they all started to leave. " "On the twelfth day, on Ding Mao, Chen Zheng rode a wheeled cart to the west, all the way. There are thick pine and oak trees, and there is a long and thick shade. Yesterday, because the newsprint contained detailed notices on the places where the Qin Xian Jingyue passed, and where it went at a certain time, so men and women gathered everywhere, and people of all ages gathered when the car arrived. Call the envoy's name to show your respect. When the car leaves, he will take off his hat and wave his scarf, and call out "Helai" to congratulate him. The people are so hospitable Note: From the king to the common people in Britain, marriages with the same surname are made by uncles. Widowed sisters-in-law are not allowed to do so. Those who are forbidden are only brothers and sisters, and there are also those who marry privately. The heroine of the present day and her husband have the same surname. The heroine is dignified and kind, and she is loved by her subjects. She does not do anything except official matters. Staying alone in the palace, all major military and state affairs and minor government affairs will be discussed by the parliament. If the monarch does not agree, they will be discussed again in the hall. Even if they do not agree with the idea, they will still comply with the request. The heroine wanted to review the navy soldiers who were accompanying me. The House of Representatives discussed whether the Chinese navy officers and soldiers could land on British soil. It is said that the Chinese navy can do the same. " "The establishment of the Husband Council is to promote the virtues of the people and unite the kings and people of the country. This system is not only beneficial to all the countries in Europe. The country of Switzerland is governed by village officials elected by the villagers. There are no princes, no harsh government, and the country has simple and honest customs. It has not seen war for hundreds of years, and it is the paradise of the Western Land Britain's strength depends on those who rely on it. Alsothe imperial court has military affairs, punishment, etiquette, music, rewards, and punishments, all of which must be discussed in the upper and lower chambers. If the king can do it but the people can't, it can't be done. The same can then be applied to people far and near. If China wants to be prosperous and strong, it must seek its skills. " "The sage is a teacher of all things, and he adopts the body of the Westerners to put it to use. The officials of China and foreign countries work together to govern, and do not act by wandering. If things go wrong, don¡¯t use superficial arguments to gain merit, make every effort to adapt to the long-term expediency, and respect the country¡¯s spiritual leaders, then you can bring about benefits and eliminate disadvantages, act vigorously and resolutely, and be as far away as An¡¯an, the king and the people can be harmonious, and this is the blessing of China¡± ¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù There is a white stone building with two arches on the west side of Trafalgar Square in London. This is the famous Admiralty of the British Empire. . A four-wheeled carriage came quickly and stopped in front of the Admiralty Arch. The guards in front of the Admiralty noticed that although the first carriage was of typical British style, it had a golden Chinese dragon and phoenix shield inlaid on the door. The pattern shows the different identities of the passengers riding it. Of course the British guards did not know that the dragon and phoenix emblem on the car door was the national emblem designed by Hong Jun, the deputy minister of the Chinese Embassy, ??for the Qing Empire. The design of this national emblem combines the layout of Western heraldry and the traditional Chinese twelve-chapter pattern. In the center are Jiahe, shield, axe, rice, mountain, sun and black; on the left are phoenix, algae, stars and zong. Yi; on the right side are dragon, moon, fire and Zong Yi, with a back pattern on the outer circle, which is not only exquisite in design, but also solemn and elegant. After Hong Jun presented the national emblem he designed to overseas Chinese businessmen, it was well received by everyone. Then Chen Tingxuan ordered craftsmen to work it out overnight and decorate it on the carriage he gave to the imperial envoy. Lin Yizhe also liked the pattern of this national emblem, so he wrote to the British Foreign Office to temporarily replace China's national emblem with this pattern (official and comprehensive promotion and adoption still need to be reported to the court for approval). And it came in handy today. Soon, the door of the carriage opened. Lin Yizhe, Hong Jun and their entourage got out of the carriage. In several other carriages, the accompanying British government officials also got off and led Lin Yizhe and others into the arch of the Admiralty. Today, Lin Yizhe came to the British Admiralty to handle the matter of gifting ships from the British King. Seeing the arrival of Lin Yizhe and others, First Sea Lord Sir Hood came to greet them personally. After some pleasantries, they got down to business. Soon, an Admiralty officer who had already been notified took a thick piece of information and handed it to the First Sea Lord. The First Sea Lord took the information and only glanced at it before frowning. "This is the new cruiser you selected? Lieutenant Colonel Coles?""Yes, sir." The British naval lieutenant colonel named Coles glanced at Lin Yizhe inadvertently, faced his immediate superior, and replied in a very affirmative tone. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDividing line¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Continue to contributeplease collect it! Please recommend! Text Chapter 164 The King of England presents a ship "But this ship is too new!" the First Sea Lord said with some annoyance, "It is so new that it has not yet been accepted by the Royal Navy!" "The size of this ship is the same as that of the Chinese sailors. It's similar to a warship, even smaller." The naval lieutenant colonel named Coles looked at Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun again and said, "The Chinese sailors are very skilled. They can drive the 'Weiyuan' over. There is no problem in driving away the Thetis." Lin Yizhe could not help but sneer secretly when he heard the hidden meaning of the British government's official words. "Sir, can you tell me about the situation of this cruiser?" Lin Yizhe stepped forward quietly and asked Coles directly in English. Coles looked at Lin Yizhe, as if he was worried that the First Sea Lord would go back on his word, and quickly said: "The cruiser our country donated to your country is a new ship that was launched not long ago, named 'Thetis' , with a displacement of 154 tons, a length of 67.05 meters, a width of 10.97 meters, and a draft of 5.43 meters. It is the latest cruiser built by Deport Shipyard. This is a very good ship. It has been tested many times at sea. Her speed can reach An astonishing 13.4 sections." Coles said, bringing some drawings and photos to Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe squinted his eyes slightly, and his eyes quickly passed over Coles' face and fell on the drawing. In this short moment, Lin Yizhe could already see the fine beads of sweat oozing out from Coles' neck. Although he pretended to be calm on the surface, Lin Yizhe was still aware of the panic inside him. Lin Yizhe was secretly wary, but there was no trace of it on his face. He took the relevant information about the cruiser "Thetis" handed over by Coles and read it carefully. At this time, Coles looked at the Chinese envoy who was concentrating on the drawings, and the scene when Lin Yizhe and Lu Yingyan danced together at the dinner at Chen's Manor that day appeared in front of his eyes. The jealousy in my heart burned brightly again. He has been pursuing Lu Yingyan for almost two years, but he has never been able to win the favor of this "iceberg beauty" who has all the advantages and virtues of Eastern and Western women. And the young Chinese in front of him kidnapped her as soon as he appeared. He won the heart of his beloved! That night, how he wished that her smile was for him! Coles closed his eyes in pain and couldn't help clenching his fists. "Lieutenant Colonel Coles, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?" Sir Dax's voice brought Coles back from the painful memory. He immediately realized his gaffe and quickly opened his eyes. "Maybe I have a cold. I had some insomnia last night" Coles coughed to cover up and said in a hoarse voice. The First Sea Lord gave him a strange look and turned to Lin Yizhe. "Mr. Lin, are you satisfied with this boat?" he asked tentatively. "If Mr. Lin feels that this ship is too new and cannot perform at its best, the Royal Navy has more cruisers for you to choose from." Lieutenant Colonel Coles' tone was a bit proud. "Dear Lin, this ship is too new, and the parts have not been worn out enough. I am worried that it will have a negative impact on the control." Sir Dex said with a sincere face. "I don't think there's any need to change it. I believe that the 'Thetis' will find her due position and value in the Qing Empire Navy, and that's her." Lin Yizhe closed the materials in his hands and handed them back with respectful hands. To Lieutenant Colonel Coles. Hearing that Lin Yizhe chose this "cursed ship" in his eyes, Coles secretly cheered. After completing the procedures for donating the ship and agreeing on a date for picking up the ship. Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun paid a visit to the British Admiralty and were warmly welcomed by all the staff of the Admiralty. When they left, the First Sea Lord also presented a model of the cruiser "Thetis" and a commemorative medal from the British Admiralty. "That Lieutenant Colonel Coles seems to be hostile to us. Kunyu must be on guard." After getting on the carriage. Hong Jun reminded Lin Yizhe, "I'm afraid there is something wrong with the new ship he picked for us? Please note that the British Navy has not yet accepted it!" "This person is a little strange, I felt it from the beginning. But the new ship has not been accepted yet!" There should be no major problems with the boat. This boat has been sea-tested many times since it was launched. I have also read the sea-trial report and found no problems." Lin Yizhe said, "This person must have chosen such a brand-new ship for us with his heart in mind. "You mean to make things difficult for me?" Hong Jun asked curiously, "How can he make me feel embarrassed?" "Brother Tao Shi, you know that this new ship is in perfect condition. Before it can be put into use, it must be controlled by a skilled sailor who is familiar with the wind and waves, and has been tested on the sea for many times, so that the man and machine can be used effectively.A strong horse must be tamed by a skilled rider first, so that a novice can ride it before it falls. "Lin Yizhe explained to Hong Jun, "A new ship like this has only been launched not long ago and needs to be driven by experienced sailors to be safe. They deceived my sailors into not being as skilled as the English sailors, so they used this new ship to sail. Make things difficult. " "I see. "Hong Jun couldn't help but have a worried look on his face after hearing Lin Yizhe's explanation. "Brother Tao Shi, please relax, the skills of our Qing sailors are by no means inferior to those of the English sailors. Lin Yizhe smiled confidently and said, "Brother Tao Shi is coming to the West on the Weiyuan ship this time. I have seen the skills of the sailor Bian on the ship. Why should you and I be afraid?" " "Too. "Hong Jun thought of the scenes along the way in Europe and immediately felt relieved, "As long as we can safely drive this new British warship back this time and overcome their difficulties, it will be equivalent to destroying them all. " "When you pick up the ship, let's take a few laps on the British sea first, and let the British people see that we also have capable people in the Qing Dynasty Navy. Lin Yizhe thought of Coles' appearance, frowned slightly, and turned his eyes to the window. Outside the car window, the British Admiralty gradually disappeared into a vast white mist. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Lin Zhenggong's Philosophical Memorial": "Since arriving in Yingdu, I have been protected by the emperor and heaven, and everything has gone smoothly. Now it has been found that there are about 10,000 old treasures in Ying's garden, and they are all stored in the National Museum of Ying. . The British heroine has agreed to return 6,000 items first, and the remaining items will be returned one after another after being counted. After Chief Gaizi Erjin (that is, Erjin who burned the Old Summer Palace) looted treasures and returned to England, all the gentlemen in the British government and the public were greatly humiliated, and they continued to criticize him for looting, and they continued until his death. The British heroine submitted to the court to seize his title and return the national treasure, in order to seek reconciliation. The British heroine said that Asi felt quite regretful about his past and wanted to make up for the loss, so she gave him a new patrol speedboat, a new ship built by Deport Factory, with a displacement of 1,850 Four tons, roughly the same size as the 'Weiyuan', has been successfully tested and has not yet entered the ranks of the British Navy. The minister, deputy envoy Hong Jun, and members of the Naval Academy boarded the ship to inspect it, and also ordered the sailors to pilot it for a trial voyage. The ship was in good condition and strong, not afraid of wind and waves, and could travel very fast. It was indeed a new type of strong ship. I have reported to the General Administration of Ming Dynasty and sent the capable officer Ben1 to England to take over the ship and return it to the country, and asked the Empress Dowager to give her a name" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡ù Lin Yizhe, who was sitting on the chair, looked at the clock in the living room of the Lu Mansion and sighed, "Master Lin, please don't be offended, little girl Oh! "Lu Zhongheng sighed heavily, "I have spoiled her all these years! " "It's not Mr. Lu's fault. I know what's going on. Lin Yizhe smiled bitterly and shook his head, "It's normal for her to feel unhappy after knowing the truth about my family. I can't blame her." " Ever since Lin Yizhe met Lu Yingyan at the banquet at Chen Tingxuan's house that day, the two quickly fell in love. Whenever Lin Yizhe had free time, he would always be with Lu Yingyan, and the two could be said to be inseparable. Until One day, Lu Yingyan learned that Lin Yizhe was married and had a wife and a concubine. Lin Yizhe had already planned to marry her as his "equal wife". Lu Zhongheng and his wife were also very happy about this. No one expected that Lu Ying. Yanhui reacted so strongly to the issue of "equal wife". In fact, since the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the legal and social status of an equal wife is equivalent to that of a concubine. The children born to the wife are regarded as legitimate children with the right to inherit the inheritance. The common wife also has the right to be named on the tombstone or ancestral tablet after her death, or to take over the status of the legal wife after the death of the head wife. In the marriage process, a clear matchmaking method equivalent to the official spouse is also used. Ceremony. Lin Yizhe actually made this decision with the utmost consideration for her. But for Lu Yingyan, who was born overseas and has always accepted Western ideology, even being an "equal wife" is unacceptable to her. . Therefore, even though Lin Yizhe came to see her often these days, she never saw him again. "My daughter is lucky to have the mercy of Mr. Lin. Although Mr. Lin is married and has a concubine, she has never seen him again." The old man has no ulterior motives. He only hopes that his little girl will fall in love and have someone to rely on throughout her life. Who would have thought Alas! Lu Zhongheng said anxiously, "Mr. Lin, please wait for a while until I go to persuade her to come down." " "Mr. Lu, don't bother me. I'm going to Portsmouth today to receive the ship as a gift from the King of England. I need to go out with the ship for sea trials. It will take a few days to come back. I'm here to say goodbye to Miss Lu today. " Lin Yizhe said, taking his warm hat and coat, and stood up, "She doesn't want to see me now. I will come to visit after I finish my business. Mr. Lu, please tell her for me. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave. " Lu Zhongheng repeatedly agreed and personally escorted Lin Yizhe out. After Lin Yizhe got on the carriage and drove out of sight, he hurried back to the building with his clothes in hand, and angrily went to the second floor.Came to my daughter's room. At this time, Lu Yingyan was lying on the bed, burying her head in the pillow and crying. Mrs. Lu beside her was constantly comforting her. "What on earth are you making?!" When Mr. Lu saw that his daughter still didn't get up, he finally couldn't help but explode. PS: First update on the shelves! Block the home page! Please support me by subscribing! thank you all! Text Chapter 165 Chinese Sailors in Portsmouth Lu Yingyan's body shrank, and her crying suddenly became fainter. "I know you are high-spirited and don't want to be petty, but they don't want to wrong you! They said you were an equal wife when you married! What else do you want?" Lu Zhongheng said angrily, "Like him He is already a junior in officialdom and has a bright future. How could he not get married in his early twenties? Do you know who his first wife is? She is the grand-niece of the old man of the Chen family and the only daughter of the Qing Dynasty's Shaanxi envoy! To become the first wife, you have to let him divorce his wife! Do you think this can be done? Not to mention that he is a kind and righteous person, how can he give up his wife for you? "Hearing what my father said! Reprimanded, Lu Yingyan started crying again. "People come to see you every day, but you don't see them behind closed doors. What's going on? You can do whatever you want with other people, but they are imperial envoys of the Celestial Empire! It's your blessing to take a fancy to you! Don't you know The sky is high!" Lu Zhongheng became more and more angry, "If I ignore you then, I won't regret it!" "Oh! Master! What are you talking about?" "Think about it for yourself! The imperial envoy went to Pu Port today to receive the ship as a gift from the King of England. He asked me to bring a message to you. He said that he would come back in a few days and come to see you. Don't show me this way! It's frustrating!" Mrs. Lu stepped forward to persuade her husband, "Master! Just say a few words!" Lu Zhongheng got angry and felt a little soft when he looked at his daughter crying on the bed. He sighed, winked at Mrs. Lu, and walked out of his daughter's room. Mrs. Lu gently closed her daughter¡¯s door and followed her husband to the corridor. "We can no longer leave this matter to her." Lu Zhongheng glanced at his daughter's door and said to Mrs. Lu, "I just thought about it. While the imperial envoy hasn't annoyed her yet, let's take advantage of this. The matter is settled. "What do you want to do?" Lu Fu asked. "Let Mr. Hong hand over the papers and ask the Queen Mother for a marriage!" Lu Zhongheng said firmly. "Ask the Empress Dowager for a marriage?" "Yes! I have thought about it. We, the Lu family, also have a view of the garden, and take this opportunity to ask the Empress Dowager for a marriage. In this way, not only will the emperor be favored, but Yan will also be favored. My son's reputation is also good. He will not be inferior to the main wife, and it will be of great benefit to our Lu family in the future. " "The master has thought carefully. If the Queen Mother grants the marriage, although Yan'er is still not the main wife. With this level, you will not be underestimated. But can Mr. Hong succeed in this matter? " "Although Mr. Hong is the deputy envoy, he is older than the imperial envoy and is also a well-educated man. I heard that he was the number one scholar at that time. , has a good reputation, and is highly valued by the Empress Dowager. It is the most suitable thing for him to do this!¡± Do you want to help us?" "If this happens, it will also be good for Mr. Hong. Mr. Hong gets along well with the imperial envoy, and the imperial envoy always regards him as a brother." "Then I will do this! Let's do it quickly! I'll go and persuade Yan'er" "It won't be too late! I'll go and make preparations first!" The couple decided on their plan and took action. at this time. Lin Yizhe, who was sitting in the train compartment, was looking through relevant information about British cruisers, and for some reason, Lu Yingyan's smile appeared in front of his eyes from time to time, which made him feel a little dazed for a moment. September 6, 1722, Portsmouth Military Port. Portsmouth, not far from the British capital, is an important port in southern England and an important base for the British Royal Navy, which dominates the world. Since ancient times, the warship with the Union Jack flying has been a unique scenery in this port. Today, when people are walking along the Portsmouth beach, the most common thing they see is the warships flying the Union Jack flag. The steam warships emitting black smoke will pass by inadvertently, attracting people. Stop and watch. When Lin Yizhe came to the dock, the first thing he saw was an ancient sailing warship. This is an old ship exuding ancient charm, moored under the blue sky with vitality that is ready to go. The wooden hull is densely covered with gunports, the masts stand on the deck, the cables are like nets, and the bow of the ship is like a unicorn with a long "horn" sticking out as if it is a visitor from another time and space. Lin Yizhe, who is familiar with history, recognized at a glance that this ancient sailing warship was the "Victory" from the 18th century! Nelson's ship! Although it has lost its combat use, the "Victory" is still an active warship in the Royal Navy. Over the years, the British have spent a lot of time and money preserving a ship that has no military value.??Antique, in memory of one of this country's heroes. On September 21, 105, the European world was still shrouded in the smoke of the war between Britain and France. In the waters of Trafalgar, west of the Bay of Cadiz, Spain, two huge fleets gradually approached. After many days of tracking, the British Mediterranean Fleet finally zeroed in on its mortal enemy, the combined fleet of France and Spain. On the poop deck of the British fleet flagship "Victory", following the order of a one-armed general, the flag command "Britain expects you to do your duty faithfully", which later became a classic saying of the world's navies, jumped up the mast. The Japanese warships were arranged in two columns, like two iron fists hitting the French-Spanish combined fleet in columns at the same time. Hundreds of large and small warships chased and fought on the ocean of blood and fire. In the end, the British won a brilliant victory. This unprecedented scale naval battle that took place in the early 19th century swept away the British maritime threat. It was like a clarion call, announcing that the 19th century would become the British century. The Battle of Trafalgar It established the status of "an empire that never falls". Lin Yizhe looked at the mighty "Victory" and his heart was filled with excitement. In the original time and space, when he was studying in England, he invited some friends to visit Portsmouth. That time, the "Victory" left a deep impression on him. Nelson, the one-armed general who led the British to great glory, was unfortunately shot by an opponent's sniper because he insisted on standing on the deck to boost morale. He died in the salute of a British ship celebrating the victory of the naval battle. From that moment on, Horatio Nelson became a universally known hero of the sea, a model for admirals to emulate. In order to reward this brave general, his ship "Victory" was permanently retained in the Royal Navy as a maritime monument. In the 19th century after the death of General Nelson, Britain relied on its powerful navy to move across the world. The system, tradition and ship design of the British navy had a profound impact on navies around the world. Nelson also became the Nelson of the world. Not sticking to conventions, striving to take the initiative on the battlefield, and sacrificing life in exchange for victory. Nelson's spirit has become a classic dogma in almost all modern navies of all countries. Time has passed, and by the time Lin Yizhe visited Portsmouth, the Royal Navy of the British Empire, which once dominated the world, has no longer been glorious, but Nelson's spirit has always been passed down! This kind of spiritual power, like a strong ship and a sharp cannon, is a country¡¯s hegemonic asset to dominate the world! With the sound of sonorous footsteps, a group of dark-skinned and handsome sailors wearing blue and white uniforms, blue sailor hats, appeared at the dock, attracting people's attention. From the sailors¡¯ dark eyes, yellow skin and typical oriental clothing, people quickly judged that they were a group of Chinese sailors. Lin Yizhe saw this group of sailors wearing sailor hats designed by himself, with a black ribbon tied on top, and a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. After the Battle of Trafalgar, a black ribbon was added to the hats of British navy sailors. This was to pay tribute to Nelson, who was born in a poor family and joined the Royal Navy at the age of 12. He was an outstanding naval officer who had experienced hundreds of battles. The general expressed his condolences. Later, this filial belt was originally worn by the British Navy to mourn Nelson and traveled across the ocean. It became a must-have accessory for modern navies around the world, including the losers of the Battle of Trafalgar. It was also worn on the hats of French and Spanish sailors. The famous black streamers all appeared. As a rising star in the world's naval family, China started late in establishing a modern navy, but it has also followed this maritime tradition. Soon, Chinese sailors, led by acting commander Lu Jing, boarded the cruiser "Thetis" anchored in front of the dock. Lin Yizhe and Coles came to the deck of the "Thetis" together and began the handover ceremony of the warship. Soon, amidst bursts of military music, the British Empire flag on the mast slowly lowered. Accompanied by a burst of deep and powerful Chinese classical music, a golden dragon flag with a red background was raised on the top of the cruiser's mast against the gentle sea breeze. Seeing the dragon flag rising, the people watching the ceremony applauded one after another. After completing the handover of positions, the British sailors began to withdraw the warship. Lin Yizhe noticed the extremely complicated look in Coles' eyes when he left the "Thetis" and couldn't help but sneer secretly. He has already learned from Lu Yingyan¡¯s father that this British Royal Navy officer - who is related to Coles, the designer of the famous "Coles Turret" - is one of Miss Lu¡¯s fanatical suitors. "My lord, everything is ready and we can set sail." Lu Jing came to Lin Yizhe and said. "There will definitely be no problem, right?" Lin Yizhe asked, still staring at Coles' back. "Before your Excellency came, my subordinates have boarded the ship for inspection many times. This time, we have selected experienced sailors to ensure that everything is foolproof." Lu Jing said confidently, "My subordinates guarantee that this trial voyage will be successful."  "That British man, why did you give us this ship? Have you heard the news?" Lin Yizhe asked. "My subordinates have heard some nonsense in private." Lu Jing replied with a smile. ps: [Liu Zhuangb¨§ijing: Do you think that throwing your underwear under the bed of the goddess you like means sleeping with the goddess> Please collect it! Please subscribe! Please recommend! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 166 The Curse of the Ship¡¯s Name "Oh? What did you say?" Lin Yizhe raised his eyebrows and looked at Lu Jing and asked. "Your Excellency is well versed in Chinese and Western knowledge and is familiar with Western legends and allusions. Do you know the origin of this ship's name?" Lu Jing said with a smile. "This ship's name seems to be a sea fairy in ancient Greek mythology." Lin Yizhe thought for a while and said. "Thetis is the sea goddess in ancient Greek mythology. She is the wife of Peleus and the mother of Achilles, the first warrior in Greece. As a goddess, Thetis is immortal, but her son Achilles He was born with a mortal and had demigod blood, so he was bound to die. However, Thetis hoped that her son would be immortal like herself, so she tried to wash the child in the River Styx in order to become invulnerable while she was holding the child's ankle. When he placed him in the water of the River Styx, he was suddenly discovered by his husband, who hurriedly took the child out of the water. As a result, Achilles' whole body was indeed invulnerable, except for his ankle, where Thetis' hand was. His ankle was also becoming his fatal weakness. As a result, he was hit by a sharp arrow and died in the Battle of Troy, "Lv Jing said, "The sailors in England and Hong Kong thought that despite all their efforts, Gathetis could not save his son's life. The ship is named after the mother of Achilles, which has an ominous meaning. "Lu Jing's family was poor when he was a child, and he made a living selling fried dough sticks by the dock. A British woman noticed this poor Chinese child very accidentally, and later adopted him as her adopted son, naming him Lebuah. Lu Jing, who had a foreign name, was extremely lucky to be taken to England, where he went to school with the woman's biological son and had the opportunity to receive Western scientific education. After becoming an adult, Lu Jing returned to his motherland. Talents who knew English were rare in Chinese society at that time. He was quickly selected by the Fujian Shipping Administration in his hometown and became an officer of the Shipping Navy. Lu Jing's career of studying abroad made his English skills very useful in Fujian Shipping Administration. It was his experience of studying abroad. As a result, he also knew a lot about ancient Greek mythology and allusions, so he could explain in detail the origin of the name of the warship for which he served as acting captain. Lu Jing can be said to be unknown in history, but Lin Yizhe, who is familiar with modern Chinese history, knows that the family background of Lu Jing's adoptive mother is very unusual. The husband of this British woman, Li Taiguo (lay), was a missionary in China. He was keen on Sinicization and became a famous China expert. He was the first British consul in Guangzhou and later served as consul in Fuzhou and Xiamen. . A British woman named Mary Nelson. She is the niece of the famous Horatio Nelson. Li Taiguo and Mary Nelson had a biological son, who was the "imperialist" Li Taiguo in later textbooks. His English name was Horatio Nelson Lee (lay). Perhaps due to the influence of his father or the influence of his Chinese younger brother, Li Taitai was able to speak authentic Chinese at a very young age. Later, he easily entered the British diplomatic community in China, and in 1861 he was appointed as the General Taxation Department of China Customs (similar to the modern Director of the General Administration of Customs), becoming a heavyweight figure in modern Chinese history. However, later, in his attempt to create a navy for China, Li Taitai took power without authorization and used Chinese money to create a Sino-British joint fleet that was not controlled by China, the "As-Litai Thai" fleet. This aroused the anger of the Qing government, so that the fleet was disbanded and Li Taitai was dismissed. Li Taiguo's biological son made a mess when he first got involved in naval affairs. Instead, it was his adopted son Lu Jing who truly became a naval captain. Precisely because he valued Lu Jing's talents, Lin Yizhe specially selected Lu Jing to be the leader of the new cruiser presented by the British. "I didn't expect British sailors to be so superstitious." Lin Yizhe couldn't help laughing after hearing Lu Jing's words. "What you said is true. British sailors have many superstitious opinions, which are the same as those of our Chinese sailors." Lu Jing said with a smile. "Although the British navy is elite, it is not exempt from vulgarity. I have been in England for many years and once heard that one of its ships encountered a storm at sea. The old sailor on the ship pointed to a trainee officer and said that he was sent by God and that the ship must be on duty when he was on duty. This officer couldn't bear the rumors and jumped into the sea with an iron bullet. This is evident from this. "I know what this guy was thinking." Lin Yizhe understood vaguely after hearing this. As a time traveler from later generations, Lin Yizhe, who has watched "The Fight" more than once, certainly remembers similar scenes in the movie. "Oh? Sir, what do you think he has in choosing this ship for me?" Lu Jing asked curiously. "This ship is our country's first patrol ship. The rise of our navy should start from this ship. They gave it to me. The name of the ship Thetis means that our navy takes this ship as its mother. Although it can develop and grow, it is still like Achilles' heel, and it will fail in the slightest." Lin Yizhe sneered, "This Lieutenant Colonel Coles really worked hard!" "This man looked at him. He's such a bad guy." Lu Jing couldn't help but feel angry and funny when he thought of Coles's intentions. "The so-called harming others will ultimately harm yourself. This person has evil intentions. I'm afraid he will end up with him in the future. The same result as that unlucky designer uncle." Lin Yizhe Ming.Seeing what Lu Jing was referring to in his words, he couldn't help but smile. He is all too familiar with the tragedy caused by the famous "Coles Turret" in history. Colonel Coles, who belongs to the same family as the Coles in front of him, was a British Royal Navy designer. The "Coles Turret" he designed was also a famous invention in the world at that time. The main feature of this type of turret is that it has bearings for rolling friction. The gun carriage is mounted on a slope. When the retractable gun retreats to its peak due to recoil, it will slide back to its original position along the slope. It was more advanced than the "Erikson turret" that used sliding friction (the famous "Ericsson" in later generations), but the disadvantage was that it was too heavy, causing the warship's freeboard to be too low. As a result, others followed its design of the "Captain" ironclad The ship sank in a storm and became a famous tragedy in the history of world naval affairs. "He may also be hoping that we will sink like his relative, but we won't let him get his wish." Lin Yizhe said and gave Lu Jing the order to set sail. Lu Jing responded, turned back to the flying bridge, and issued the order loudly. The well-prepared Chinese sailors immediately began to operate skillfully. Not long after, the whistle of the "Thetis" blew, and under the attention of everyone, it slowly drove away from the dock. Seeing the Chinese sailors operating this brand-new cruiser without showing any hesitation, the British naval officers standing on the shore watching were surprised and applauded the cruiser flying the dragon flag. "You seem to be losing, Coles." A British officer applauded, tilted his head slightly, and whispered to Coles. Before the Chinese navy took over the "Thetis", Coles secretly threatened that the Chinese navy could not control the "Thetis" and made bets with many colleagues in the Navy Department. But now the performance of the Chinese sailors has disappointed Coles. Coles applauded gently with everyone, keeping his eyes fixed on the "Thetis". At this time, he listened to his colleagues and replied expressionlessly: "It's still early! Just wait and see!" Hearing that Coles' words implied that he was looking forward to something happening to the "Thetis", several people The faces of the British naval officers showed disgust. At this time, Coles saw the scene of Lin Yizhe and Lu Yingyan dancing opposite each other again, and his heart was filled with jealousy. "Oh God! Take away these hateful Chinese pagans! Let them never come back!" Coles shouted silently in his heart. And just as the cruiser "Thetis" sailed out of the port and gradually disappeared into the sea sky, the sea breeze suddenly became a little colder and the wind became stronger. Coles and the British officers looked up at the sky and saw large white clouds floating in the distance, which soon blocked the sun and made the sky a little gray. Seeing that the weather had really changed, Coles thought that God had really heard his prayers and responded, and his eyes couldn't help but show joy. Almost at the same time, Lu Yingyan, who was sitting blankly on the balcony, also noticed the change in the weather. Today, although she is at home and has not gone out, she has uncharacteristically changed out of the Western skirt she usually wears and put on a plain dress made of white brocade. Her hairstyle has also changed accordingly. It has become the traditional style of Chinese women. The reason for this is because one day Lin Yizhe told her that she would be more beautiful if she wore plain clothes and let her long hair down. Dressing up like today was done with the help of my mother. Because she used to dress herself in Western clothes, none of the maids who waited on her knew how to do Chinese hair styles. A gust of cool wind blew, and the newspaper on the table was blown to the ground. Lu Yingyan stood up and picked up the scattered newspapers. What caught her eyes was a large photo of a British cruiser. The dragon-shaped decoration on the bow of the cruiser caught her eye, and she quickly found her lover's name in the caption below. He didn¡¯t lie to her. Today was the day when he took the cruiser gifted to China from Britain for a sea trial. The sky became darker unconsciously, and the wind gradually became stronger. Through her clothes, she felt a slight chill. She raised her head and saw large swaths of black clouds rolling in, covering the sun above her head in a short while. The surroundings quickly darkened, indicating that a storm was coming. Having lived in London for many years, she is very familiar with such changes in the weather, but this time, as she looked at the black clouds in the sky, her heart suddenly became extremely anxious. ps: I met a foreign friend on the road today. He was carrying a travel bag and said to me: "I want to see chest hair." I was stunned and asked him: "Are you here?" "Yes, your chest hair is very beautiful!" I didn't expect it. The handsome guy has such a hobby, I hesitateI took off my shirt in the street and, holy shit, he looked at me in horror! ran away! Thinking about it afterwards, maybe he was going to the zoo, right? Haha, after all, I have passed CET-4. Do you think Panda will die? Text Chapter 167: Distress in the North Sea "Collection of Lu Weitang - Ri Notes - North Sea Trial": "the sea area where our ship is sailing now has blue water. Standing on the flybridge, looking at the distant sea, seeing the waves rising and falling, I feel that my mind is wide open, and I see the setting sun like blood. Slowly falling at the stern of the ship, the rays of light illuminated the sea surface like red snakes dancing wildly, which was very spectacular. As our ship sailed into the North Sea, it was raining heavily and the rain was very cold. The sky was filled with water all around, and the waves passed over the top of the ship and the hull. It was tossed forward and backward, the water in the middle cabin was as deep as feet, and there was a constant roar. " "At that time, there was a heavy rain on the sea, and there was a loud sound like thunder, and it was like the wind blowing through a bamboo tube, and it was making a long whine. It was impossible to tell what was making this sound. Waiting for the sound, the sea fog dispersed faster as the sudden rain rushed. Before anyone could understand what was going on, they saw a huge wall of water appearing on the sea not far ahead, and the sea water was emptying. The ship was like a lonely leaf in front of this huge wall of water rising from the sea. The light in the east was completely blocked by the wall of water. As soon as the sea fog dissipated, the sky immediately darkened, and our ship seemed to be in darkness. In the abyss of the sea under the sun" "The young sailors on my ship were all shocked by this terrifying scene, trembling with fear, and their waists fell. The calm sea just now finally revealed its ferocious and violent face, and they were far away from the wall of water. As we got closer, we felt more and more powerful. The seawater stood up against the wall, making people afraid to look at it. I immediately ordered to sail straight ahead at full speed. If our ship turned to avoid it, it would inevitably be smashed or overturned by the huge wave. " " Qin Xian was on board the ship, and Yu Yun said: "Yesterday at dusk, I was watching from the sea. I saw black clouds in the sea fog to the east, like monsters descending from the thick clouds. It was the condensation of sea air mentioned in ancient books. I wonder if the huge wall of water that appeared now was caused by the accumulated sea air. "Qin Xian spoke calmly as usual, and everyone felt at ease" "At that time, looking around the sea on the ship, there were turbid waves. , the water was emptied and pressed to the top. Not only was there a huge wall of water between the sky and the sea, but dozens of huge waves appeared at the same time, and the sea water poured into the sky. In the moment when the huge waves reached the sky, the sea surface in the gap of the water wall turned calm. Incomparably, the rising water wall in the sea seemed to be frozen at the highest point, and the sea air went straight up and down. There was no violent fluctuation in the sea surface, and our ship was rushing forward in this suffocating world. The sky above me was surrounded by blue crystal water, and I had no idea where I was. " "The wind was rough and the waves were rough, but my crewman was frightened, but I was able to operate the steering wheel without any mistakes. The ship rushed through the peaks and valleys, cutting through the waves, and the preparations were extremely dangerous. However, the crew worked together and finally averted the danger" "The wind and waves stopped, and I and Qin Xian were able to take a breath before our ship sailed smoothly. On the sea ahead, the sea fog is rising. As our ship sails forward, the visibility will become increasingly lower. " "This fog is very strange, about several feet high, and the fog is thick and heavy. Above the sea. Looking over from where our ship is, the sea fog is distinct from the sky. The sea air rises from the fog, and the abnormally surging sea air sends out several wisps of black smoke that reach into the sky, like the claws of a black monster. Emerging from the fog, the strange claws pointed towards the sky, and the image was extremely terrifying. At this time, the sea was surprisingly calm, and the sunset was about to set with its last rays of light. " "Qin Xian had not seen such a strange phenomenon, and was surprised to ask why. I replied that there was advection fog on the sea, and the visibility could be reduced to the minimum due to the advection of sea fog. That's why. At this time, Qinxianlu suddenly experienced sea fog advection, making it difficult to discern the direction and easily colliding with passing ships. I told him that the sea here was wide, so he slowly sailed over at night and sent more people to look out to avoid accidental contact. You'll be fine after the fog clears at dawn. " "Although Yu said there was no need to worry, he had to be extra careful in his actions, so he ordered the rest of the people on the ship to get on the deck and look around. Because when sailing at night in sea fog, you must not be careless at all, and the sea surface in fog is so calm that it can even be said to be a bit scary, as if an unknown and huge disaster is brewing. " "Our ship did not relax its vigilance at all. It slowed down to the lowest speed and advanced slowly. All searchlights were turned on and the masthead was also hung. The fog was very heavy and the night was vast. Although the lights were bright, it was like being in the dark. Qin Xian laughed and said that it was recorded in ancient books that the ancients also lit up lanterns like this when flying at night, which could drive away ghosts, and fortune tellers also used the light of the lanterns to predict good and bad luck. I knew that what he said was false and only meant to relieve the tense atmosphere, so I laughed at it and said that lamps are also widely used in maritime affairs and have many benefits. For example, a mast light is windproof and waterproof and will not go out easily. It is hung at a high place and coupled with special strong searchlights on the bow and side of the ship. Although it will attract small groups of fish, it can keep deep-sea fish away. Because even if there are no rocks, it would be dangerous if a huge whale salamander unexpectedly emerges from the water and knocks over the boat. The sea conditions here are dangerous. If there is a shipwreck here, people who close the boat will not be able to survive. Even if they do not drown in the sea, they will inevitably be buried in the belly of the fish. After hearing what Yu and Qin Xian said, everyone felt a little at ease. " "My ship sailed slowly into the fog. The sea was quiet. I could only hear the sound of the propeller churning the water. It seemed that even the sea was still. The surrounding area was full of fog. I couldn't tell the north, south, east, or west, even though there were still ten people in the fog. Visibility of more than ten feetBut as far as the sea is concerned, the visual range of only this distance is not much different from being blind. " "The whole crew was very careful and looked around. Our ship moved forward slowly in the night fog. I hoped that the sea fog would dissipate as soon as possible. However, after sailing on the sea for a long time, I realized that the fog was blowing quickly and the wind was blowing. If the fog clears, there will probably be big storms on the sea again. " "Not long after our ship was sailing, a three-masted ship suddenly appeared in front of us, heading straight towards us. It appears without warning, like a ghost formed by condensed sea fog, floating erratically in the fog. Yu was shocked and turned the helm with all his strength, trying to avoid touching it. " "When turning with full force, the ship tilted violently, and I was unsteady on my feet and almost fell down. At this time, the two ships were rising and falling with the sea waves, and the distance between them had widened. I examined it carefully and found that the ship was a three-masted ship flying the British flag. The masts on the ship were all broken, the sails were broken, and there were cracks in the hull. Sea water continued to pour in. , the hull of the ship has tilted, but it has not sunk, it just shakes from side to side, as if the fish is falling apart. When the sailors saw our ship approaching, they all shouted for help. Our ship then stepped forward to rescue" "Lin Zhonggong Ji-ri Notes: The North Sea Trial Navigation Distress": "At that time, the ship entered the North Sea and encountered a big storm, a hurricane swept across, the waves were like mountains, the wind and fire were in opposition, and the ship was muddy If Guan Jia Lu Jing was not able to move forward, he could handle the situation properly and rush forward with his ship, splitting the crest of the waves, so that he could be saved. If you change course midway and the wind hits the side of the ship, it will inevitably be capsized by waves, with disastrous consequences. The storm has subsided, the sea fog has risen, the sky is as dark as ink, and the course is unclear. To avoid contact with passing ships, Lu Jing ordered the ship to sail slowly and ordered everyone to spread out and look around. Not long after we sailed, we saw a three-masted ship approaching in the fog. Fortunately, our ship was prepared and sailed sideways to avoid it. The ship was the cargo ship 'Agamemnon' of the British Steam Navigation Company of England. It encountered a strong storm at the same time as our ship. The front and rear masts were broken, the canvas and rigging were completely destroyed, many of the decks were shattered by the wind and waves, and the sailors fell into the water and died. Multiple people. The hull was torn apart by waves again, seawater poured in, the engine was damaged, the speed and power were greatly reduced, and the ship was extremely miserable. Our ship stepped forward to guide the rescue. While repairing the rigging, we tied it with a giant cable and towed the ship back safely. When the ship arrived at the harbor, the onlookers were like ch¨¢o, all praising it. Many British officials came to express their gratitude. In order to show their sympathy for the hardships and the good neighborly relations, they specially awarded a jewel star, a letter of thanks and some bonuses as a token of their gratitude" "This trial voyage has witnessed the storm of a hundred years. It is a rare encounter, but fortunately the emperor and heaven protect him, the ship is united, the ship returns safely, and the ship of a friendly country is helped out of danger. It can be said to be a complete success. After the 'Thetis' ship returned to port, I inspected it together with British naval officials. The ship's hull was solid, there were no leaks, the machinery was intact, and the mast was firm. It was a new type of strong ship. Only the deck rigging and the hull's oil knees were damaged by the waves When they first heard of a big storm in the North Sea, the British gave warnings to the news and media, and also checked the movement of the stormy sea areas. Ships from all over the world were all worried when they heard that our ship was among them. Due to this storm, five ships from all the passing countries were destroyed and sunk, and hundreds of people were killed. They thought that something was going to happen to our ship, and their insurance company had made preparations for compensation, and the Marine Department was also preparing to pay tribute. Unexpectedly, our ship sailed back safely, and towed the distressed cargo ship into the port. Everyone in the Maritime Department was surprised, and since then I don¡¯t dare to underestimate the Chinese sailors anymore" "London, England, Lu's Mansion. "Where is today's newspaper?" "Lu Yingyan asked anxiously. "Here, it was just delivered, miss. "A maid said, and was about to deliver the newspaper, but she saw Lu Yingyan walking forward quickly, snatching the newspaper from the maid's hand, and started reading quickly. Soon, Lu Yingyan She found those words that shocked her. "There is a hurricane in the western North Sea. The Meteorological Bureau of the Admiralty issued a warning to remind passing ships to pay attention" "The cruiser 'Thetis' presented to China by the Royal Navy is in this area. The trial voyage may encounter something unexpected, and the Navy Ministry has planned to send out a rescue ship" The maid was surprised to see the newspaper in Lu Yingyan's hand fell to the ground. She was about to lean over to pick it up, but she noticed that Lu Yingyan's face changed. Her face became pale and her body began to sway, as if she was about to fall. ¡°Miss! Miss! What¡¯s wrong with you? "The two maids were shocked and immediately stepped forward to help her. Lu Yingyan's water-cut eyes suddenly lost their luster, like two black holes. "Preparing a car" "Miss, want to prepare a car? Miss, where are you going? " "Prepare the car I'm going to find him" The fussing of the maids alarmed Mrs. Lu. She hurried over and was startled when she saw her daughter in a daze. " Yan Son, what's wrong with you? What¡¯s wrong with you? ah? " Lu Yingyan looked at her mother blankly, then suddenly threw herself into her arms and burst into tears. "Mom I want to find him! I¡¯m going to find him¡± ps: Pan Shiyi: Through my extensive on-the-spot investigations, I found that the prices of vegetables, fruits, and dairy products in American supermarkets are cheaper than those in Chinese supermarkets.?Why? Abnormal Chili Pepper: Do you think there are so many chemical additives that are free of charge? Text Chapter 168 It¡¯s time to wait Today's Portsmouth Port Pier is different from peacetime in that it is crowded with anxious people. The gloomy clouds in the sky have not completely dispersed, but the gloomy clouds hanging over people's hearts are getting heavier and heavier. People have already received news from newspapers that several ships were killed in this unprecedented North Sea storm. Judging from the warships that entered the port one after another, the decks of which were all in a mess, it can be seen that I know how terrible this storm is. It is now known that as many as five large ships were killed, and the losses suffered by small fishing boats have not yet been fully counted. Anxious people stared at the sea in the distance, and some people were asking each other, hoping to hear news about their loved ones. Among the waiting crowd, the figure of a pretty Chinese woman in plain clothes stood out. Because she has been standing here from morning to night for two full days. Although she looks haggard, she has a breathtaking beauty. Many people looked at her curiously, but her eyes were always focused on the sea, ignoring the conversations of the people around her. "Come backplease" Lu Yingyan looked at the sea sky in the distance and murmured softly. During the period when Lu Yingyan was officially dating Lin Yizhe, not only were all her former suitors completely defeated by Lin Yizhe, but her own family business was almost shut down, but she didn't care and still dressed up brightly all day long. , happily waiting for his appearance. Until the quarrel after she found out he had a family. And Lu Yingyan, who had been so determined not to see him, suddenly lost his company by her side. Even though it had only been a week, she already felt as if a century had passed. Some things can only be lost. Only then will you realize that they are so important to you. Thinking of her willfulness and his tenderness, her heart felt like a knife. She hung her head in pain and twisted her hands together. Her knuckles turned white from the excessive force. "Miss! Look! The boat is coming!" The maid next to her suddenly shouted. Lu Yingyan suddenly raised her head and looked at the sea, and sure enough she saw the sky above the sea. A small black spot seemed to be emitting a faint smoke. Lu Yingyan stared at this little black dot. After a while, a boat silhouette appeared - no! The shadows of two boats appeared. There was just a boat ahead, smoking. Although the one behind was also a ship, its chimney was empty and there was no smoke at all. The shadows of the two boats gradually grew larger, and people discovered that the one driving in front was a warship. The tilted ship behind was towed by a warship! When they saw the ship being towed by the warship, two of its three masts were broken and the deck was in a mess, there was a stir in the crowd. "That's the 'Agamemnon'! It didn't sink! It's saved!" Someone couldn't help shouting. "Oh God! Did it come back from hell?" "Look! The one in front is the 'Thetis'! It was the Chinese who saved the 'Agamemnon'!" The two ships gradually sailed into the harbor. Lu Yingyan could no longer hear the cheers and roars of the people around her. Her eyes were fixed on the dragon flag flying in the wind on the mast. Yes! It's the dragon flag! at this time. There will be no other warships flying the Chinese dragon flag! Only the "Thetis"! It's him! He is back! By this time, the pier was full of people. Lu Yingyan squeezed forward with all her strength, and people around her saw this Chinese girl in plain clothes. When he realized something, he gave way to her. "'Thetis'! 'Thetis'! Well done!" "'Thetis'! 'Thetis'! Long live the Chinese people!" There were cheers from people around, but Lu Yingyan couldn't hear. She stared unblinkingly at the cruiser "Thetis" heading towards the dock. The ship was exactly the same as the one she saw in the newspaper photo, except that the paint on the hull seemed to have been washed away. , revealing the color inside. Soon, the "Thetis" anchored, and Lu Yingyan saw a Chinese captain on the flying bridge giving orders, and the sailors were waving flags, and the man who haunted him was standing there. around. There is no room for doubt anymore! What you see with your own eyes and hear with your own ears is true! And tens of thousands of people were present as witnesses. Seeing the safe escape of "Thetis" and "Agamemnon", many people hugged excitedly on the shore, and the citizens of Portsmouth cheered and applauded as they looked at this miracle. Lu Yingyan, who was crying with joy, covered her mouth with her hands, letting tears well up in her eyes, flow through her fingers, and drip down.   The "Thetis" slowly docked and lowered the trestle. Several Chinese sailors came down first carrying several stretchers. Lying on the stretchers were injured sailors. A group of British sailors immediately ran forward. , helped take the stretcher and went straight to the military hospital. Seeing the appearance of Chinese sailors, thunderous applause suddenly broke out on the dock. When Lu Yingyan saw the injured Chinese sailor, her heart tightened again. He completely forgot that just now, he was still standing on the flying bridge. Finally, Lin Yizhe's figure appeared. He and Lu Jing and other Chinese military officers walked down the trestle. Seeing Lin Yizhe appear, a group of British Royal Navy officers who had been waiting at the dock immediately greeted him. At this moment, a figure rushed out of the crowd like flying, rushed in front of Lin Yizhe, and hugged him tightly. Lin Yizhe was stunned at first. When he saw who was in Qing's arms, he couldn't help but hug her tightly. Lu Yingyan felt his thick and powerful arms hugging her tightly, and the familiar smell mixed with the sea breeze exuding from his body, and her chest felt so happy that it felt like it was going to explode. She hugged him tightly, as if she was afraid that if she let go, he would disappear from her eyes. She closed her eyes and pressed her cheek against his chest, wishing to hug him like this forever until the end of time. The surrounding British naval officers watched this scene quietly, as if they were also moved, and no one made a sound to disturb them. Time seems to have stopped at this moment. "You're back" "Well" "I miss you so much" "I miss you too" "Don't leave meok?" "Okay" In the distance, Cole Si looked at this scene and expressionlessly took out banknotes ranging from 5 pounds to 10 pounds from his pocket and stuffed them into the outstretched hands of his colleagues. Gusts of sea breeze blew, and the gloomy clouds covering Portsmouth Harbor began to dissipate. Golden glow emerged from the gaps in the clouds, illuminating the people on the dock and the ships moored at the berths. The color makes Portsmouth Harbor look particularly beautiful at this time. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Hong Jun¡¯s "Envoy to the West": " I was very happy to hear that Qinxian was out of danger. In this storm in the North Sea, ships from many countries were damaged. The King of England gifted the ship to be manned by my crew. I was worried that the ship would be unfamiliar to me. When I heard that there was a storm on the sea during the trial, I was very worried. Unexpectedly, the ship returned safely and rescued the British freighter "Agamemnon" on the way. No. When the news came out, the British were all impressed That night, all the sailors went ashore to rest and have a drink. The prostitutes heard that the Chinese sailors came and entertained them free of charge. pi¨¢o, but I want to have fun. This is how grateful I am" "¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Where is this?" "The place where I see the sea." Turning the carriage to a small road on the left, the bustling city of London was far behind. After a while, Lin Yizhe realized that the carriage had reached the mountainside, the scattered houses were becoming more and more sparse, and the ocean was flashing in and out of his eyes. After a while, the carriage stopped. Lin Yizhe got out of the car and looked around, and found that there were stone steps going up the hillside. Lin Yizhe looked up and saw a beautiful small villa on the top of the mountain. "Let's go!" Lu Yingyan said, holding Lin Yizhe's arm and walking up the stone steps. Today, she is still wearing a set of clear clothes made of moon-white brocade, but it is not generous, but deliberate. Reflecting her graceful and alluring figure. Lin Yizhe felt her soft breasts touching his arms from time to time, and his heart surged with warmth. Lin Yizhe and Lu Yingyan walked towards the narrow path ahead like a couple; and Lin Yizhe knew without looking back that the jealous and envious eyes behind him must be staring at their backs. non-stop. After walking about a hundred yards, a seascape that was quite pleasing to the eye from a distance appeared in front of her. Under the clear blue sky and blue sea, Lu Yingyan walked lightly towards a viewing platform surrounding the railings and leaned against the railings to gaze into the distance. Looking at the ocean. Strong winds began to blow again on the top of the mountain. Although the sunshine at four o'clock in the afternoon was still lukewarm, Lu Yingyan, who had not put on a coat, seemed to be overwhelmed by the wind and cold. She seemed to be a little shivering and hugged Lin Yizhe's arm tightly, although it was just a casual gesture. , but Lin Yizhe immediately took the black suit jacket on his arm and put it on her. This gentle and considerate move made Lu Yingyan feel warm. "Thank you." She turned her head and said to him in an unusually gentle voice. "No need to thank me." Lin Yizhe looked at her and smiled."You should be nicer to me." "Whyshould I be nicer to you?" She raised her head, looked at him, and smiled. Lin Yizhe just smiled and did not answer. "Okay, then I'll be nice to you. Who told me to like you so much?" Lu Yingyan let go of his arm, but her fingers still clasped Lin Yizhe's hand. She held his hand, left the observation deck and walked towards the small villa. "This is your villa?" Lin Yizhe looked at this small villa that was as beautiful as a princess's castle in a fairy tale. Thinking of what might be about to happen, he felt a little dazed for a moment. "Don't you know that children always have their own little world?" Lu Yingyan turned to look at him, her clear eyes shining with a strange light. PS: I finally got heat strokeplease collect it! Please subscribe! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 169 Who knows a daughter¡¯s heart Lin Yizhe stepped into Lu Yingyan's small sea view villa. He stood indoors and looked around the whole room. ¡òLiterature Hallww.¡ò The room is not big and the furnishings are very simple. On one side is a neat white wooden bed with a faint fragrance. A white gauze curtain is set up high on the wooden bed. On the table are beautiful flower arrangements with various seasonal flowers. On one wall hangs a huge pink and white curtain, and on the other wall are beautiful white marble stone-carved curled-leaf flowers. There are many boys and girls among the flowers. Children are chasing and playing. Many huge flowers protrude from the wall, cleverly forming brackets of different sizes, on which exquisite porcelain is placed. Not far away, a white corridor rotates leading to the second floor. This is a typical "princess bedroom", beautiful and pure, yet warm and elegant, and the faint fragrance filling the air gave Lin Yizhe a feeling of d¨¦j¨¤ vu. Lin Yizhe turned around and looked at the open window. Outside the window was a beautiful small garden. There was a fountain in the center of the small garden. In the center of the pool stood a white stone statue of the birth of Venus. There is a flowerbed surrounding the pool, planted with a variety of flowers, including roses, tulips, cosmos, etc. Lin Yizhe can count many kinds, and there are more unknown flowers. At this time, behind Lin Yizhe, Lu Yingyan was looking at him intently. Now, she has successfully brought him into her own little world, but at this moment, she suddenly hesitated again. "What's wrong with me?" "How can I share a lover with another woman?" She closed her eyes in pain. The scene when she saw him at the dock suddenly appeared in front of her eyes. Her heart palpitated. She recalled the scene when she desperately threw herself into his arms and cried loudly. "Don't leave me!" A voice shouted from the bottom of her heart. "You are mine! No one can take you away from me!" "I must be your woman!" Lu Yingyan suddenly opened her eyes, she quietly closed the door and locked it behind Lin Yizhe, She quickly turned to face him and looked at him steadily. Lin Yizhe felt the intense gaze in her eyes, and a fire gradually ignited in his heart. suddenly. Her eyes became a little hesitant again. Lin Yizhe understood the entanglement in her heart and had some hesitations in her heart, but when he thought of her waiting for him to come back at the dock, the heat in his heart instantly felt like a volcano erupting, which could not be suppressed. He pulled her into his arms fiercely and kissed her lips desperately. Her body began to tremble with fear and shock, as if she had been electrocuted. She struggled instinctively and tried to push him away, but she failed under his tight embrace and passionate kiss. But he quickly lost his strength. Seeing that she no longer struggled, Lin Yizhe picked her up and came to the bedside. He gently laid her flat on the bed. She blushed with embarrassment. She closed her eyes tightly, not daring to look at him. Lin Yizhe began to take off her coat and skirt with violent and rapid movements, revealing her beautiful skin - the girl's perfect body with only her underwear left. Although Lin Yizhe already had two beauties, Chen Wan and Cai Yue, as his wives, he was still shocked when he saw such a beautiful female body in front of him - a living, pure and beautiful girl in front of him, wearing a moon-white dress. The color one-piece bellyband-style "Lin's Underwear" is so beautiful that you will be fascinated by it. The girl knew he was looking at her. She lay there silently, with most of her long, shiny black hair lifted up, revealing her pretty ears and snow-white neck. She turned her head, not daring to look at him. Her hands rested restlessly at her sides. A strand of her long hair was draped over her chest, but it could not cover her proud breasts. The pair of erect soft breasts made the bra bulge high, completely displayed in front of Lin Yizhe's eyes. Her shapely thighs were tightly together. The snow-white jade skin exudes the alluring aura of a young woman. Lin Yizhe stared blankly at the beautiful half-dressed female body in front of him, and the words in his crotch had swelled rapidly. Her excessive beauty put a certain amount of pressure on him. It made him nervous, and he held his breath, reaching behind her back and unbuttoning her bra. Her shoulders tightened and trembled, and Lin Yizhe used his hands to pull the loosened bra off her arms. Lin Yizhe was as excited as a young man entering the bridal chamber for the first time, and his breathing became rapid again. What a pair of freshly peeled chicken heads! The two nipples on top were like two ripe little mulberry fruits, protruding straight out of her chest, creating an extremely provocative sexy picture. His eyes slowly wandered over her body. At this moment, he simply felt that two eyes were not enough. Lin Yizhe's blood surged for a moment, and he wasThe perfect body he saw in front of him was so exciting that he almost couldn't breathe. He was so excited that he couldn't restrain himself immediately. He really wanted to pounce on this beautiful body and fuck it up and down. . He stretched out his right hand with some trembling and gently pinched her left breast with five fingers. He has always liked the feeling of pinching a woman's soft breasts. Lu Yingyan¡¯s body couldn¡¯t help but tremble under his touch, and her two soft breasts were now even more erect. After squeezing one breast, Lin Yizhe was no longer restrained, and then pinched Lu Yingyan's other breast with his other hand. His fingers slid outward, and his sweaty palms touched her peak at the same time. The rosy beads on her breasts made her moan. "Ah" His left hand was still playing with her soft breasts reluctantly, and his other hand began to touch down along her smooth belly. Her body started to tremble again, and Lin Yizhe felt that he was getting a little impatient. He looked at her lovingly, holding her in his arms and kissing her softly. She still tilted her head and closed her eyes tightly, but her body was no longer shaking so violently, but slowly calmed down, letting him control her. Until she completely relaxed, Lin Yizhe pressed the long-standing giant pestle against her secret area and pushed inward. Lin Yizhe watched the girl's reaction carefully - she didn't seem to dare to move at all, still lying there, breathing quickly from her nose. Feeling slightly relieved, he pushed his waist forward fiercely - first he encountered the hard breast, which made him feel a slight numbness, and then he rushed into the moist, warm and tender land. "Ah!" The girl's body was pushed forward by his first impact. She raised her head suddenly and let out a cry almost like a cry for help. Lin Yizhe was taken aback, knowing that his fierce thrusts must have caused the girl great pain, so he quickly retracted his body slightly and kept the giant pestle inside her body. He felt the wonderful feeling of being tightly wrapped by her - and as she contracted spasmodically, he felt as if he was being held tightly by an unusually soft hand, squeezing her again and again. . He pushed back and forth a little, and immediately felt that he couldn't bear it anymore and was about to shoot out immediately. He gritted his teeth, held himself tight, and slowly finally endured it. He straightened his waist again, and his whole body moved back and forth. The strong pleasure coming from under his body surged upwards, prompting him to move back and forth more and more violently. The feeling of happiness immediately surrounded him. Lin Yizhe suddenly exploded inside the girl, and the intense pleasure that stirred his heart and spleen spread throughout his body with every thrust. "Ah!" She finally couldn't help shouting, and her body began to convulse involuntarily. Lin Yizhe knew that he had completed the first and perfect experience in the girl's body - sex that she had never experienced before. Experience - the true pinnacle of happiness! Lin Yizhe stayed in the girl's body for a long time, constantly feeling the comfortable feeling after ejection. He leaned forward, put his mouth on the girl's face, stretched his hands to Lu Yingyan's chest, and continued to play with it. The feeling of softness and softness in the hand is wonderful. Lin Yizhe looked at her tenderly, and suddenly found tears oozing out of the corners of her eyes, and a thin line of drool dripping from her lips. The intimate embrace, touch and friction between Lin Yizhe and her body made him unable to help but get hard again. He was afraid that his heavy body would press her down and make her uncomfortable, so he held her, turned her on her back, inserted the hard giant pestle into her moist body again, and pushed it warmly inside her body. For a long time, in extreme happiness, he penetrated deeply into her warm body again The warm sunshine had penetrated into the room through the curtains. The naked Lin Yizhe was lying on Lu Yingyan's bed, and Lu Yingyan was lying on his body. Her beautiful head seemed to be lying on his chest with some dejection. The faint tears under her eyes showed that she had been crying for a while. Lin Yizhe glanced down and saw the red spots on the sheets, and understood why she was crying. Lin Yizhe gently stroked the soft back of the lovely Lu Yingyan, and was about to say something to comfort her. Lu Yingyan, who had taken a breather, slowly raised her head and looked at Lin Yizhe with absent-minded eyes, "Propose marriage to my father. " But after a while, before Lin Yizhe could reply, she shook her head desperately and said, "No! No! I can't! Go, forget me!" ? Where do you want me to go?" Lin Yizhe had a weird smile on his face. "I don't care! I don't care! Go away, go away quickly! You have somethingPeople in the same room, there can be no result between us! Woo¡ª¡ªwoo¡ª¡ª" Lu Yingyan turned over as she spoke, pulled over the sheets, buried her head in sobs¡ª¡ª"Then¡ª¡ªI'm leaving now¡ª¡ª" Lin Yizhe said, but his body did not move. He Observing Lu Yingyan's reaction, Lu Yingyan's shoulders shook a few times. "I'm really leaving -" Lin Yizhe saw that he couldn't scare her by pretending not to practice, so he really got up. He picked up his own clothes from the mixed men's and women's clothes scattered beside the bed. ps: Xiao Jingteng was walking by the river, and the river god came up, bent down and lit a cigarette for him, and whispered: " The local water level is tight. Do you think we can provide some rain? ¡± Please collect it! Please recommend it! Please! Please give me a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 170 The Queen Mother Grants Marriage Feeling the change in the center of gravity of the bed, Lu Yingyan suddenly sat up. The sheets slipped from her body, revealing her crystal clear jade body again. She hugged Lin Yizhe from behind. (Baidu Search Literature Museum xguan.) "Lin Yizhe! You really have to leave! I am yours anyway! You can't just ignore me!" Then he continued to sob like a little girl. Oh, the cake seller! Girl n¨£in¨£i, you can fall out of love faster than turning over a book! Lin Yizhe thought to himself. "You are the one who lets me go, and you are the one who doesn't let me go. Miss, what do you want me to say to you?" "I don't want you to leave!" "Okay, okay! If you don't want to go, I won't go!" Lin Yizhe followed the trend. Turning around, he held the newlywed Lu Yingyan, who was naked and delicate. "It's really hard to raise a woman and a villain Anyway, let Xiaosheng comfort the young lady again!" "You" This time, she fiercely threw him onto the bed and sat on his lap. On your body! The breeze lifted the curtains from time to time, and the hazy tent revealed the passionate young man and woman who were in love At about the same time, Hong Jun, who was in the London hotel, was seeing Lu Yingyan away. After his father Lu Zhongheng arrived, he ordered his servants to get pen and paper and draft a telegram. He was drafting a "marriage proposal" to Lin Yizhe, but Fantine's beautiful face appeared in his mind from time to time. For a moment, he was full of affection in his heart, and he became particularly energetic when he started writing. b¨§ijing, Forbidden City, Zhongcui Palace. "I originally planned to let my sister and I live together after the garden has been repaired, so that we can talk easily, but I didn't expect that Lin Kunyu is really capable of doing things. Not only did he get back thousands of national treasures, but he also persuaded overseas businessmen Mrs. Lu volunteered to help build the garden. After thinking about it, I decided to build this "Jixi Hall" for my sister to live in. "The Empress Dowager Cixi pointed to the page of "Forty Scenes of the Old Summer Palace" and said, "The scenery here is beautiful. It's quite nice, and it's also very close to the 'Heaven and Earth Family Chun'. My sister lives here. It's quiet and recuperative, and it's also convenient for my sister to visit her. What do you think of it?" "Just follow my sister," the Empress Dowager Ci'an heard. The Empress Dowager Cixi was also very happy. "Oh. I really hope that this garden will be repaired soon and we can live in it. When the emperor gets married and takes charge, we will have a good place to spend our days." Cixi pointed to the album and showed it to Ci'an with excitement. Beyond words. Ci'an just smiled and nodded while watching. As the queen of Emperor Xianfeng, she also had deep feelings for the Old Summer Palace. So we can understand Cixi's mood at this time. "This Lin Kunyu has done a good job and solved a big worry for you and my sister," Empress Dowager Ci'an said with a smile, "My sister didn't want to reward him with anything?" "No, there happened to be something, It has something to do with rewarding him." Empress Dowager Cixi said, turning to Liu Chengyin to bring over Hong Jun's copy of the electronic music that had been forwarded through the Prime Minister's Office. Presented to Empress Dowager Ci'an. The electronic music was not long, and Empress Dowager Ci'an finished it in a short while and couldn't help but smile. "It turns out that this daughter of the Lu family fell in love with Lin Kunyu and was afraid that Lin Kunyu would not agree to the marriage. Therefore, she asked Deputy Hong to report to the emperor and request the emperor's order." Ci'an said with a smile, "I was still wondering, this Why did the Lu family suddenly want to donate money? It turned out to be here!" "That's what my sister said." Empress Dowager Cixi nodded with a smile, "My sister also saw this Lin Kunyu before he went to the West. The daughter of the Lu family has taken a liking to him, and her eyesight is not bad. "Yes! If you meet such a handsome young man, you will probably take a second look at him," Empress Dowager Ci'an said with a smile. I think the purpose of the Lu family is that they are afraid that they will not be able to recruit such a good son-in-law, so they use the service of repairing the garden as an inducement to ask our sisters to do this for him. " "That's right," Empress Dowager Cixi said with a smile. Sister, look, what should I do about this matter? " "I have to ask Lin Kunyu what he means about this matter." Empress Dowager Ci'an thought for a moment and said, "If I remember it correctly, Is Lin Kunyu already married? " "That's what my sister said." Empress Dowager Cixi thought for a while and replied, "I remember that he has a wife and a concubine, and he has a son and a daughter. I really need to ask about this. Ask him what he means." "Sister, it's better to do this quickly so as not to miss the garden work, haha." Empress Dowager Ci'an smiled and handed Hong Jun's electronic music back to Cixi. "Sister knows." Cixi smiled knowingly, took the electronic music from Ci'an and handed it to Liu Chengyin, and said, "Liu Chengyin, please quickly ask Mr. Six to come to the palace." "†ø¡ª¡ª" Only a week passed. , Lin Yizhe received a telegram with special content from Beijing to London via Tianjin and Shanghai. This telegram from the Prime Minister¡¯s Yamen?¡ªTo be precise, it should be a telegraph edict, but it was actually written in the tone of the empress dowagers of the two palaces! And the content actually asked him if he was willing to marry the eldest daughter of the Lu family! Unexpectedly, the empress dowagers of the two palaces would actually care about his family affairs. This moved Lin Yizhe, but also gave him a trace of doubt in his heart. How did the Lu family get involved with the Empress Dowager? "Haha, brother, I'd like to congratulate Kun Yu first." Hong Jun, who received the telegram first, had already read it. He noticed the puzzled expression on Lin Yizhe's face, so he smiled and gave Lin Yizhe a hint, "This will be the wedding wine by then." "Brother, I want to drink." "It turns out to be Brother Tao Shi" Lin Yizhe was so smart that he immediately figured out the concern and couldn't help but laugh. "I think Miss Lu is a top choice in terms of character and appearance. She has a deep love for Kunyu, and Kunyu is also interested in her. Mr. Lu begged me to help my brother, but I am taking it upon myself to make my own decision, haha." Hong Jun said with a smile. , "I hope Kunyu won't take offense." "Brother Tao Shi, what are you talking about! It's too late for me to thank you." Lin Yizhe said gratefully, "Brother Tao Shi is a great virtue, I can't help but feel sorry for you." "The Emperor. The Queen Mother intends to grant a marriage, so Kunyu must respond quickly." Hong Jun was overjoyed after hearing Lin Yizhe's words, and reminded him, "Don't let the Queen Mother wait anxiously." "Brother Tao Shi said. Yes." Lin Yizhe looked at the date of the telegram and understood what Hong Jun meant. It only took a week for this telegram to be sent from Tianjin to his hands. In the past, telegrams had never been so fast. It can be seen that the Empress Dowager of the two palaces issued strict orders, and the Prime Minister's Yamen did not dare to delay even one day. The fact that the telegram reached his hands in such a short period of time shows how much the Empress Dowager attaches importance to this marriage. "Kunyu is going to call back immediately. I'll go to the Lu Mansion and tell Mr. Lu the good news." Hong Jun said, and ordered his servants to prepare their horses, change clothes and prepare to go out. Seeing Hong Jun's enthusiastic look, Lin Yizhe was moved and thought for a while, but did not tell him about Miss Lu's struggle with "being a child". Because he felt that Hong Jun would handle this matter better without knowing it. Lin Yizhe ordered someone to take the pen and paper and start drafting the telegram. At this moment, Hong Jun was already dressed, got on the carriage and went out. Not long after, Hong Jun arrived at the Lu Mansion. After receiving the notice from the concierge, Lu Zhongheng welcomed him out happily and took Hong Jun's hand into the living room. After the guests and hosts were seated, Hong Jun told Lu Zhongheng the good news that the Queen Mother intended to confer marriage. Lu Zhongheng was overjoyed and immediately ordered someone to invite his wife and daughter over and told them the good news. After learning the news, Mrs. Lu was also extremely happy, but after Lu Yingyan heard about it, she still had a calm expression. "Yan'er, you should be happy now, right? The Queen Mother has granted you a marriage. What an honor this is for our Lu family!" Lu Zhongheng saw his daughter standing there with her head down and said nothing, knowing that she was thinking about her "equal wife" again. "I was confused about my identity, and I couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, but in front of Hong Jun, I couldn't get angry, and my face turned red for a while. Lu Yingyan just hung her head there without saying a word. Hong Jun carefully looked at Lu Yingyan in front of him. He noticed that she was not wearing a dress today, but a plain clothes. He had been to many romantic occasions and was used to seeing women's moods. From the way Miss Lu walked and her face, From his expression, he could already see that Lin Yizhe had "captured" her, and he couldn't help but be surprised by Lin Yizhe's skill and speed. "Don't be anxious, Mr. Lu. Your love is too shy to say anything. I think she is willing." Seeing that Lu Yingyan didn't speak, Hong Jun smiled and smoothed things over and said, "I think this matter is settled. I will do it today." Reply to the decree, so that the Empress Dowager will not worry about it. " "Yes! Sir Hong, please reply to the decree quickly, so that no one will say that I, Lu Zhongheng, have resisted the decree." Lu Zhongheng bowed and thanked me. Lu Yingyan felt a chill in her heart when she heard her father say the word "resistance". At this time, although she was still struggling in her heart, the hesitation on her face disappeared in an instant. yes! His body is now his! Now that the Empress Dowager has given her the huge honor of marrying her, what else can she ask for? "It all depends on father." Lu Yingyan said softly. Although her voice was light and thin, it sounded like the sound of nature to Lawrence Lu. My daughter finally figured it out! He looked at his daughter, tears slowly oozing out of his sunken eye sockets. "Thank you, Lord Hong, for your success" Lu Yingyan turned around and bowed to Hong Jun Yingying, "This great kindness will never be forgotten" Hong Jun was overjoyed when he saw this, and he stretched out his hand to make a gesture of support. (No actual contact was allowed, this was the etiquette at the time), and he was already thinking about how to get Lin Yizhe to "repay" himself and Fantine for their good deeds. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Weng Tonghe Ri Ji": "I heard yesterday that the envoy took a merchant's daughter as his concubine in Yingjing. It was ten days ago. Some British dignitaries and celebrities came to congratulate them, and they spread the news in the news. Shilin heard about it. It was so shocking and inexplicable that the girl he took in was actually a scoundrel from the Celestial Dynasty, traveling overseas in pursuit of profit, and did not hesitate to abandon his ancestral home and temple. Anyone who reads the books of sages would not stay away from her, but he actually happily took her as a concubine. It is really true. It can be said that the integrity has been lost and the scholars are ashamed This kind of evil people will not be tolerated by the wise people. There will be an impeachment tomorrow" ps: Pan Shiyi: Yesterday in the new building of CCTV, a big V shouted loudly Phone: We're in Big Pants. Me: Don¡¯t say that, what have we become? Please collect it! beg! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 171 Fight! Fight hard! "It's so early in the morning, why don't you give me a hard time!" With a cold snort from the Empress Dowager Cixi, and a crisp sound of "Pa!", a memorial was thrown far away and landed on the gray gold brick. on the ground. Although the Empress Dowager Cixi¡¯s sneer was not loud, at this moment, in the Dongnuan Pavilion of the Yangxin Palace in the Forbidden City, Emperor Tongzhi, Weng Tonghe and other imperial masters, as well as Liu Chengyin and all the eunuchs, all involuntarily shuddered. The little eunuchs all lowered their heads, not even looking at the memorial that was thrown on the ground, let alone picking it up. It seems that as long as he has anything to do with this memorial, his life will be lost. "Marrying with ghosts, huh, huh, how dare you say that!" Empress Dowager Cixi's voice was filled with a hint of coldness, "It turns out that this is what the imperial court's rewards are like in your eyes! Huh, huh. ! I figured it out!" Weng Tonghe heard why Cixi was angry from the sentence "Marrying with ghosts" and immediately guessed who wrote this excerpt, and he couldn't help being surprised. Who can say such a thing must be one of the "Four Admonitions of Clear Currents"! "You are so insulting to the imperial court, I will teach you a lesson so that you can remember it for a long time and understand the imperial laws!" Hearing the words of the Empress Dowager Cixi, which were full of coldness from the inside out, Weng Tonghe once again There was a cold war. Based on his experience, if the Queen Mother said something like this, the official who wrote the book would be in bad luck. At this time, as the Imperial Master, he did not dare to step forward to pick up the book and read it. So although he was worried, he couldn't think about it. Not long after, it was in the lobby of the Ministry of Justice. "Come on, Mr. Bao, you're going to have to suffer a lot today. The higher-ups have said it. You won't be able to redeem your fifty pieces with silver." An official from the Criminal Department nodded and bowed with a smile, saying that he had just been caught from home. Bao Ting, one of the "Four Clear Suggestions" in the Penal Department Prison, said. "Is there such a thing?" Baoting was shocked after hearing what the official said. When he just knew that he was going to be beaten, Bao Ting didn't care too much. You must know that for the imperial officials, being beaten can be said to be the lowest punishment, and for the official's health, it can be deducted with money, like a fine. moon. It's probably worth ten strokes of the stick (the penalty in the Qing Dynasty was that everything except the death penalty could be discounted with money). Of course, anyone who was sentenced to a thousand strokes of the stroke would be in trouble, and if he didn't do it well, he would lose everything. ?????????????????????? Only this time, the superiors clearly ordered not to use silver to offset it. It's rare to have to beat yourself up. Baoting knew that it was his trick that probably angered the Empress Dowager. Before putting up the discount, he also expected that there would be risks, but he never expected that the Empress Dowager would actually want to hit him! "It is the right thing for a gentleman to die by directly admonishing him! Isn't it just a slap in the face! I can still bear it!" Bao Ting said with some high spirits. "From today on, everyone in the world should know that I, Bao Ting, received the imperial staff for scolding those people who stooped to serve ghosts!" Seeing that Bao Ting actually regarded this slap as the "imperial staff" of the previous dynasty and accepted it calmly , the official from the Criminal Department couldn't help but smile bitterly. The punishment of court staff flourished in the Ming Dynasty. Designed specifically for humiliating ministers. Being beaten with a cane in broad daylight and in public was a great humiliation for a scholar-official. A high-profile court official was stripped naked, his buttocks exposed, and beaten with a stick in front of everyone. This kind of humiliation was worse than death in the eyes of the scholar-bureaucrats. Not only that, but after being beaten, he had to thank the Lord for his kindness. This is even more disgraceful. The imperial cane that made people take off their pants and spank the buttocks in public was an incomparable humiliation to the scholar-officials. However, in order to become famous, the scholar-officials did not hesitate to fight for a spanking to have their own ink marks recorded in the long scrolls of history. This was the Ming Dynasty imperial court The inevitable result of the abuse of the staff system, because the courtiers have become accustomed to it, no wonder they are not ashamed of it, because the court staff also makes them famous after their death. Scholar-officials who wanted to take shortcuts began to use it to leave a name in history. In the eyes and hearts of these people, being punished by the imperial staff was a great honor. After the ministers were beaten, they immediately became famous all over the world for their courage to face court disputes, and their names were immortalized in "zhubo". Everyone is afraid of death, but just a few slaps on the butt can make your name immortal. Therefore, no matter whether the matter discussed by the court is right or wrong, there are many people who oppose it purely for the sake of opposition and take the risk of defrauding the court staff. Therefore, Emperor Kangxi called the "court staff" and "factory guards" the two major evils of the Ming Dynasty. After the third generation of the Qing Dynasty, the imperial staff was basically abolished. Hearing that Baoting actually regarded his getting slapped as an honor, the official knew that it was time for this guy to wake up. "Master Bao, I don't think it's worth the trouble. Lin Yizhe is marrying the daughter of a wealthy overseas businessman who serves the royal family. She comes from a well-known family, and her marriage was granted by the empress dowagers of the two palaces. You actually went to the trouble to interfere with her. Marrying a daughter of a 'ghost', isn't it clear that you are seeking death by pointing at the Empress Dowager's nose?"When the official said this, Baoting was shocked again. "What? Is this a marriage granted by the Empress Dowager?" "Look, look? Are you stupid this time? Yes, the boss has ordered me to explain this to you in detail, so as not to worry about it later. I'm not convinced." The official took out a piece of yellow paper with writing on it, took a look at it, and said with a smile, "But I guess you'll have to rest for more than half a year, and you won't be able to do it. Hey, hehe. "Don't talk nonsense! Who is Lin Yizhe? He is obviously a scumbag!" It turns out that after the Thirteenth Line of Lu in Guangzhou, have you heard of Lu Guanheng? He was a wealthy businessman who was granted a royal title during the Jiaqing Year! Rewarded! Do you think she is a queen of a famous family?" Baoting couldn't help but feel chilled as he read the words clearly on the yellow paper in his hand. Only now did he realize how much trouble he had caused. "Now the Lu family has to serve the royal family and repair the gardens. The daughter of the Lu family has fallen in love with Mr. Lin. Can you tell me, should the Queen Mother reward this marriage? It would be better for you to have a marriage with the Queen Mother. Come and say 'With "Intermarriage between ghosts and ghosts"! Aren't you seeking death? Didn't you use your brain when you wrote the book? Why didn't you think about it, could you use any damn words in the book? Is this what the reward is like in your eyes?" Bao Tingrang was made speechless by the lecturer, so he stayed there and remained silent for a long time. The hall official couldn't help but secretly laugh when he saw that he was no longer as impressive as when he first came in. "Come on, I've explained this to you. The execution has to be carried out now. The empress dowagers of the two palaces are still waiting for a reply." The court official said, waving his hand, and several officials from the Ministry of Punishment came forward to open the door. He opened the cell door and dragged Bao Ting out, who was still in a daze. It wasn¡¯t until Baoting saw the torture bed placed in the center of the venue that he realized that he was really going to be tortured, and he couldn¡¯t help but be frightened for a while. "The Empress Dowager has a decree, fight! Fight! You must listen carefully." After the official finished speaking, he waved his hand again. Several government officials stepped forward and dragged Baoting over with all their hands and feet. Only then did he come back to his senses, and immediately began to struggle desperately, but he could not withstand the manipulation of a few strong men like wolves and tigers, and he was tied to the execution bed in a few seconds. "I have to take off my pants now, haha, don't be surprised, this is our rule in the Qing Dynasty, it is not bad." The hall official's yinyin smile rang in his ears. Just as Bao Ting was about to scream, a government official came forward and tied his mouth with a towel. The technique was so skillful and sophisticated that it was amazing. A government official took off Bao Ting's pants in a few clicks, exposing his buttocks. Bao Ting was born as a scholar. He usually wears light fur and fine leather, and his body is kept fair and firm. Look at the buttocks under him. They are plump and white, with two beautiful buttocks. "Master Bao, the execution will be carried out now. Just bear it a little longer. Fifty big bans will only happen in a while. I have offended you!" The official said, and a yamen officer stepped forward and held down his wrist. Another officer stepped forward and held down his feet. "Please give me the imperial staff!" the official sang in a strange voice. Bao Ting's head was held firmly by a pair of big hands and he could not move. His eyes widened. From the corner of his eye, he saw a government servant carrying a pair of red lacquered wooden barrels. He was shocked and horrified. He didn't understand what the official was saying. What kind of tricks are you doing? A strong smell of urine wafted over, making him feel nauseous. Two government officials stepped forward and each picked up bamboo sticks from the barrel. "Master Bao, don't panic. Haha, the imperial staff I gave you this time has been soaked in urine. The wounds will heal faster and scars will be less likely to remain. We are taking care of you, so please don't thank us. " Bao Ting was just wondering when he heard a "pop" sound and Bai Bai's butt had been hit hard. He only felt spicy. The moment he raised the big stick, his butt seemed to be on fire. , the pain hit his mind, and although his mouth was blocked, he still let out a miserable howl. After just a few strokes, Baoting's well-maintained buttocks, which were as white and tender as a woman, were covered in blood and flesh. The white linen cloth spread on the ground was also covered with blood stains. There was no good skin on the two buttocks, even the lightest part. There were also cracks in them. At this time, Baoting was beaten to the point of severe heart and lung pain, but he was still very conscious and could not faint. Big drops of sweat flowed from his forehead. He struggled desperately involuntarily, but the government officials not only held him tight He was tied tightly to the torture bed and held down his head, hands and feet. No matter how much he struggled, he could not move at all. The two sticks filled with urine continued to hit her in turn.Every time he hit Bao Ting's butt, Bao Ting's body squirmed like maggots. "Do you know how powerful this emperor's staff is today? Haha, you officials, if you don't do your business on a normal day, you only know how to find people's shortcomings, talk nonsense, and make rash remarks. This time is retribution. Take good note of it. Come on!¡± ps: Teacher Kumiko Yamaguchi: How would you react if you were diagnosed with cancer? Picking up all the cold branches and refusing to live on them - Maple Falls in Wujiang Leng: Go to the stage of The Voice of China. Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 172: Reverse Scale Forbidden City, Zhongcui Palace. "Have you beaten that arrogant man for fifty times?" Empress Dowager Ci'an asked. "I think the execution is being carried out, and the Ministry of Punishment has been ordered to report back immediately after the execution." Cixi saw that Ci'an's face was still angry, and knew that she was very angry this time because of the rumors about the officials' involvement in Lin Yizhe's marriage. Not lightly, I couldn't help but regret that I shouldn't have let her know these things. "Ask someone to take a look. Fifty boards, no less." Ci'an snorted. "Liu Chengyin, go over and take a look now." Cixi turned around and ordered. Liu Chengyin responded quickly and left quickly with a few young eunuchs. "Hit him fifty times, it's really an advantage for him!" Empress Dowager Ci'an recalled Bao Ting's comments in the book about Lin Yizhe's "intermarrying with ghosts", "wanting to transform barbarians into Xia", and "changing Chinese species into barbarian species" It can be said that the words are insulting and abusive, which will make you angry. After reading this excerpt, Empress Dowager Cixi became furious and prepared to slap Bao Ting "as a punishment". The number of strokes she originally planned to give was twenty. Empress Dowager Ci'an had a kind-hearted nature and initially thought that Bao Ting would be beaten as punishment. The official's board can be compared to the bad government of the Ming Dynasty. It will cause the ministers to clamp their mouths, block the way of speech, and think it is inappropriate. But after she read the excerpt about Lin Yizhe's impeachment in the treasure court, she, who had always been good-tempered, couldn't help but became furious. Not only did she demand "beaten!", but also "beat him really hard!" and "reprimand him face to face", and The number of strokes was increased to fifty, and he was also ordered not to use money to offset the punishment. "At the end of the punishment, an injury examination must be carried out in return." "Sister, don't be angry. You can't beat these ignorant and arrogant people." Empress Dowager Cixi sighed, "Sister, if you get angry with them, you will really be angry to death." "Today we know that sister Normal hard work." Empress Dowager Ci'an stretched out her hand, shook Ci Xi's fingertips apologetically, and said softly. ¡°It¡¯s harder now if it¡¯s harder than it is, and you always fail to live up to Emperor Daxing¡¯s instructions¡± Cixi heard her say this. I was moved in my heart, and my eye circles were a little red, "As long as the emperor kisses the government, you and I will be able to breathe a sigh of relief." "Yes! When the emperor kisses the government, we sisters can feel at ease. I will spend my old age in the garden" Ci'an couldn't help but be fascinated when he thought of the prospect of spending his old age in the Old Summer Palace. "By the way, there is one more thing I want to talk to my sister." Ci'an remembered what Emperor Tongzhi had asked her to do when he came to pay his respects, and while Cixi was happy, he said to her. "Now that the emperor has grown up, it is time for him to make the decision on some matters. How about choosing the concubine? How about letting the emperor decide on his own?" After hearing Ci'an's words, Cixi was slightly startled, but she was a little stunned. After a second thought, he smiled and nodded. "That's fine. Let him choose." This year (1872, the eleventh year of Tongzhi), Emperor Tongzhi is already 17 years old and has reached the age for marriage. The Empress Dowager Ci'an fell in love with Alute, the daughter of Chongqi, the Minister of Household Affairs, who was quiet, intelligent, and good-looking. Cixi, on the other hand, fell in love with Fucha, the young, pretty, and intelligent daughter of Fengxiu. There are also several candidates for concubine. Emperor Tongzhi liked Arut, but was afraid of disobeying his mother's wishes and making her unhappy, so he came up with this method, and it worked. The two empress dowagers were chatting. Liu Chengyin hurried back. "How is it? Have you watched it?" Empress Dowager Cixi asked. "If you go back to the Empress Dowager, I will see you." Liu Chengyin wiped the sweat from his forehead. He didn't know whether it was because he was tired from running or because Baoting was frightened by the tragic scene of being hit with a board. "Fifty boards were beaten, blood flowed all over the floor, the buttocks and legs were smashed, the person had fainted, and only the breath was left." Hearing Liu Chengyin's reply, the Empress Dowager Ci'an couldn't bear it. However, as soon as she thought of the arrogant words in Baoting's excerpts, the little unbearable feeling she felt just now disappeared in an instant. "If there is such a madman again who dares to speak freely, without distinguishing right from wrong, and slanders the court's rituals and laws, he will be dealt with accordingly!" Empress Dowager Ci'an said. "Sister, please don't be angry. If you reprimand Bao Ting Ming Xing this time, those crazy people will never dare to make such nonsense again." Empress Dowager Cixi said. Empress Dowager Ci'an nodded and did not say anything more about the matter. Then she resumed talking to Cixi about Emperor Tongzhi's wedding. Not long after, a man quietly left the Criminal Department and entered Li Hongzao's mansion. "What!" After hearing the news, Li Hongzao stood up suddenly, and the writing brush in his hand fell on the desk, staining the unfinished memorial. "This board, you don't have to fight it originally. But Dongbian'er issued a strict decree this time, and you are not allowed to exchange it with money, and you have to examine the injury and report it. Eunuch Liu in the palace has come to see it according to the order, so, There is no room for mercy now" The visitor sighed, "Master Bao, I'm afraid he will have to lie in bed for more than half a year."?¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s it! " Li Hongzao was shocked and clenched one of his hands unconsciously. "Come on, I'll take my leave now. I'll leave through the back door so that no one can see me. "The visitor stood up and said. "Thank you. " After the visitor left, Li Hongzao was left alone in the study. Li Hongzao stood in front of the desk and stared blankly at the ink-stained memorial on the table. After a while, he picked up the memorial and asked the group to They formed a ball and threw it into the copper basin containing waste paper. "Come here!" " A servant came in response: "What are your orders, sir? " "Hurry up and invite Zhang Youqiao over! Say I have something important to do! " "yes! " "etc! Call a few more people, including Zhang Xiaoda (Zhang Zhidong), Chen Boxian (Chen Baochen), and Wu Zhijing (Wu Dacheng)! " "yes! master! " About a quarter of an hour later, Zhang Peilun arrived. Li Hongzao saw Zhang Peilun dressed in casual clothes and holding a roll of paper in his hand. He was stunned for a moment, and then immediately understood what Zhang Peilun was holding. "See you, teacher. After calling, the students came over in a hurry. This is the memorial that I have just drafted. I would like to ask Teacher Yazheng" Before Zhang Peilun could finish speaking, Li Hongzao stepped forward and snatched the scroll from Zhang Peilun's hand, unfolded it and read it. Li Hongzao only glanced at it for a few times, and then A few handfuls of paper were torn into pieces and thrown into the copper basin containing waste paper. ¡°Teacher! What are you doing? ! "Zhang Peilun was shocked. "Youqiao! Why are you so confused! My teacher is saving you! Li Hongzao paused and sighed, "Do you know what you just wrote?" Every word is a knife on your neck! If you go up like this, your life will definitely be in danger! " "ah? ! "When Zhang Peilun heard what Li Hongzao said was serious, his expression changed again. "Alas! I wonder if Bo Qian and the others were cheated. If they were, something big would happen! "Li Hongzao sighed sadly. While the two were talking, there were hurried footsteps outside the door. Li Hongzao turned around and saw Chen Baochen, Wu Dacheng and Zhang Zhidong hurried in under the guidance of the servant. Seeing that Chen Baochen and Wu Dacheng were also holding scrolls in their hands, it was obvious that they, like Zhang Peilun, wanted to ask him, the teacher, to write a manuscript for "Ya Zheng". The anxious Li Hongzao didn't say a word, and took a few steps without waiting for a few people to greet him. He stepped forward, grabbed the manuscripts from Chen Baochen and Wu Dacheng's hands, and tore them apart without looking at them. "Teacher! Why are you doing this? " "teacher! Stay! oops! Teacher, what are you" Li Hongzao ignored the shock and lamentation of Chen Baochen and Wu Dacheng, but turned his head, looked at Zhang Zhidong, and asked loudly: "Xiaoda, where's yours? Zhang Zhidong was stunned and asked, "What does the teacher want?" " "Submit a manuscript! Take it out quickly! " "The student didn't bring the memorial manuscript" "Huh? ! Have you already handed over the coupon? "After hearing Zhang Zhidong's answer, Li Hongzao's eyes darkened, his body swayed, and he almost fell down. Zhang Peilun, who had quick eyesight and quick hands, immediately stepped forward to help him. "No, the student didn't get the discount, nor did he. I want to draft a manuscript. "Zhang Zhidong said, and he also stepped forward and supported Li Hongzao. "Why haven't you thought about taking advantage of this discount? " Li Hongzao finally took a breath. He looked at Zhang Zhidong, a look of relief flashed in his eyes. "The student thought that this test was not good. Zhang Zhidong replied, "If it is used, it will only be like putting out a fire with oil. It will burn more and more, and it will be useless." " "Finally, there is a smart one" Li Hongzao nodded approvingly. "But if it doesn't work out, wouldn't Shaoxi (Bao Ting's nickname) suffer this humiliation in vain? "Wu Dacheng's eyes widened and he asked unconvinced. "The intention of Shaoting's trick this time was good, but he didn't understand the details and made unreasonable criticisms, which led to this humiliation. "Li Hongzao looked around at several students and said, "As for Ling Chen, the words are not only more intense, but also have insinuations, implying that the two palaces were bewitched by Lin's orders and received overseas rewards for the great construction of the garden. It should be noted that garden work is a violation of scales. How can it be treated lightly? Therefore, if you fold one upward, the two palaces will become even more angry. If you try again at this time, I'm afraid you'll end up with a bad deal! " After listening to Li Hongzao's explanation, several people broke into cold sweats. " ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Weng Tonghe's Diary": "Today Shaoxi wrote a letter, The impeachment envoy Lin Yizhe pretended to be a public servant and took a concubine in England. There was a phrase like "marrying with ghosts" in the book. He disobeyed the two palaces and was sentenced to be stripped of his clothes and caned.The humiliation of court officials is unprecedented. Shaoxi didn't know that Lin's marriage was a gift from the two palaces. Because Lin was in England, he sent the telegram first without any clear instructions. Shaoxi did not know the details and made careless compromises, so he offended the two palaces and suffered this cruel punishment. Although Shaoxi had done this before, and his admonishment ministers showed their loyalty, they unexpectedly suffered such a great humiliation. When the news about Shaoxi receiving the rod came out, the scholars were in an uproar, but Li Lansun, Zhang Youqiao, masters and disciples did not say a word. How strange! Li Lansun is the leader of the Northern faction, and all scholars look up to him. Judging from today's events, he only deserves his name" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! PS: Transferred at Wal-Mart last night I made a big circle and put a note in each box of chocolates: Let¡¯s break up! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 173 A decree from heaven "On that day, the envoy to the general administration wrote to Lingchen, impeaching Lin Yizhe for colluding with overseas profiteers and deceiving the Holy See with clever words. He deserves to be punished. He also requested that the Old Summer Palace project be stopped to protect the country. In anger, he also ordered the same decree as Baoting. He was arrested and taken to the Ministry of Punishment. He was stripped of his clothes and had fifty sticks. When he heard that Ling Chen's stick had severely damaged him, he was so upset that he felt so unjust. If you don't give money to the public, what harm will you do to the country? What's wrong with you if you give up the throne like this? ' The words are very long, I don't remember them. ¡± ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Hunan, Xiangxiang, Chen Shi Mansion. "It seems like no one is making trouble today." Mrs. Chen, who got up early, listened to the noise outside and said to Chen Shi. "Yeah." Chen Shi listened for a while and nodded. Ever since Chen Shi was impeached by Zuo Zongtang and was idle at home, his life had been relatively peaceful. However, since his son-in-law Lin Yizhe became the Minister of Foreign Affairs, a group of "excited" Hunan scholars and scholars thought that Chen Shi's son-in-law This trip made them lose face as Hunanese. They gathered in front of Chen Shi's house every day and insulted them, claiming that they would expel Chen Shi from the province. Some people even threatened to destroy the Chen family's house. The tranquility of the Chen family has been broken since then. Thanks to Chen Shi's old troops who were dismissed and came to protect him after hearing about it, the Chen family's daily life was not affected. "Alas! I wonder how Wan'er is doing now. The child Kunyu is not with her either" Mrs. Chen sighed as she thought of her daughter who was far away in Fujian and her son-in-law who had traveled thousands of miles away. "There is someone taking care of her, so don't worry about it!" Chen Shi knew that his wife was starting to talk about her daughter and son-in-law again, so he immediately interrupted her. "If Wan'er can send so much money to help you and me from time to time, we know that her life is not bad." Chen Shi saw his wife's unhappy look, so he softened his tone and comforted her, "Say no more. Kun If Yu is not here, then there are still relatives here. " "As for the money, I'm really worried. Where can Wan'er have all this money?" Mrs. Chen thought of her daughter Chen Wanji. When the money came back home, he couldn't help but worry again, "Kun Yu followed Mr. Shen to handle shipping management, and his income was not much. Where did so much money come from What if the money came from the wrong way, wouldn't he be implicated? Wan'er" "Isn't it right? Humph? Kunyu can get money for Wan'er, that's why he was wrong when I was leading the army? Thinking that this money was coming from the right place, his subordinates have already mutinied!" Chen Shi glared at his wife, "Besides, Wan'er also runs this 'Xiang Tuan' shop in Fuzhou, how do you know this money is not from selling Xiang Tuan? Got it?" "Yes." Mrs. Chen couldn't help but nodded as she remembered that the business of the straw cake shop opened by the Chen family in Xiangxiang was also very prosperous. "Besides, the recipe for this 'Xiang Tuan' was made by Kunyu! If he hadn't opened this Xiang Tuan shop after returning home, everyone in this mansion would have had to drink the northwest wind!" Chen Shi said, "Just from the incident of this incense ball, we can see that Kunyu is meticulous in his work. He also has far-sightedness, which is incomparable to ordinary people!" "If I had known that Kunyu was going to go abroad, he might as well have ugh! To say Wan'er's I'm too ambitious and have a crush on Kunyu. His character and appearance are good," Mrs. Chen sighed, "but it's not a good thing that this person is too knowledgeable" "Look at what you said! Why is it not a good thing to be knowledgeable?" Chen Shi said disapprovingly. "Look at Kunyu, he is at a disadvantage because he has learned both Chinese and Western skills! He took on this 'ghost' job of going abroad. Look at how many scolds he has received so far? Even our family was almost punished It¡¯s on fire!¡± Mrs. Chen¡¯s words reminded Chen Shi of the previous incident when fellow villagers attacked his home, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel a little annoyed. Because his son-in-law served as a "ghost envoy", his "ghost envoy" father-in-law became a thorn in the side of Hunan's conservative scholars and literati. Some people with ulterior motives even instigated villagers to attack Chen's house. The largest one involved hundreds of people. Fortunately, Chen Shi's old army was grateful for his kindness in sending troops back to his hometown, and rushed to the rescue in time. After hearing the news, the local county magistrate also led a group of police officers to come, arrested several people for the leader, and dispersed the villagers. The Chen family was safe. Although no one in the Chen family was injured or killed in the villagers¡¯ attack, everyone in the family was frightened. Chen Shi, a former military general, became angry when he thought about it. "Kunyu came back from overseas this time. With this 'ghost' experience, his future future will definitely be greatly affected. Wan'er will have to endure hardships with him. Alas" Mrs. Chen seemed to regret hiring this son-in-law. Sighed. "What the hell! You can also say the boring words of those idle people! Really! According to them, Zhang Qian went to the Western Regions as an envoy and Zheng He?Could it be that the voyages to the Western Sea were all caused by ghosts? Chen Shi's eyes widened and he said, "Kunyu's envoy to Taixi this time is an envoy granted by the emperor with a Jinshi background and the title of Chief Envoy! What do they know! Let me tell you, I am very optimistic about this son-in-law! In the future, Kunyu will definitely not be a thing in the pond! " "Look at you, you're still talking with energy! "Mrs. Chen couldn't help laughing when she saw that her husband was getting excited. "I'm just talking casually" "If ma'am doesn't believe it, you and I will make a bet today that Kunyu will definitely join the cabinet in the future! Become a Marquis and pay homage to the Prime Minister! "Chen Shi said seriously. "I believe it! Don¡¯t you believe it? Mrs. Chen smiled and patted her husband's hand. "Master!" master! The county magistrate is here! He said he was here to bring you good news! "A servant reported outside the door. "Good news? Chen Shi was stunned, "Where does this joy come from?" " "The county magistrate said, Miss has been granted a third-grade imperial edict! "The servant's voice also revealed surprise. "What? " "It's absolutely true! master! The county magistrate just saw it from today¡¯s residence copy! The grandpa of Dichao County has been brought here! " "Look! What did I just say? "Chen Shi glanced at Mrs. Chen proudly. "Hurry! quick! Let¡¯s go and take a look! "Mrs. Chen was overjoyed when she heard the news. She pushed Chen Shi, stood up and walked out. Chen Shi suddenly understood why no one came to make trouble in her mansion today. Fuzhou, Mawei, Lin Yizhe's mansion. Chen Wan Sitting at the table, holding a piece of manuscript paper in one hand and staring intently at the edict made of five-color brocade enshrined on the incense table. "Miss, what's wrong with you" Cai Yue saw. Chen Wan didn't feel happy and asked with concern. "Oh" Chen Wan turned her head slightly and looked at Cai Yue, with a hint of melancholy in her eyes. "Young lady is so lucky to be granted the rank of third-grade wife. I think the master and the old lady will know about it now, and they must be very happy. Caiyue stepped forward and put her hands on Chen Wan's shoulders. She said happily, "Caiyue never dared to dream of such a day in her life." " "Caiyue, you don't know, this imperial decree is not given casually" Chen Wan smiled bitterly and shook her head, handing her the copy of the Di's newspaper in her hand. Caiyue was slightly startled, then took the copy of the Di's newspaper and read it. She stood up, glanced at him for a few times, and then took a breath of air. "It turns out that my uncle married another uncle in England. It's true. Why don't you call home? " "This is a marriage gift from the Queen Mother. "Chen Wan lowered her head to prevent Caiyue from seeing the tears that were about to burst out of her eyes, "This is how this imperial decree came about" "What if the Queen Mother granted me a marriage? The young lady is now Mrs. Gaoming. No matter what I say, that person from the Lu family is no better than the young lady! "Caiyue said unconvinced. Chen Wan gently wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his fingers, raised his head, forced himself to smile and nodded. "Let's not talk about this anymore. I have to visit my aunt. Over here at home. Watch more. "Chen Wan stood up and said. "Don't worry, Miss, I'm at home. Caiyue nodded. Shen Baozhen's residence in Gong Lane, South Street. Chen Wan carefully poured the medicine that had just been simmered on the small stove into the blue and white porcelain bowl. She felt a slight burning sensation coming from her hand and put the medicine bowl on He went to the table, took a small porcelain spoon, and gently stirred the concoction in the bowl to make the concoction even and at the same time lower the temperature of the concoction. Lin Puqing, who was lying on the bed, looked at her gently. Watching Chen Wan do all this, her adopted daughter Li Sizhu gently wiped the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief. After a while, Chen Wan gently pressed her hands against the outer wall of the medicine bowl, feeling the medicine. After confirming that it was no longer hot, Chen Wan brought the medicine bowl to Lin Puqing¡¯s side. ¡°Aunt, the medicine is ready. Please drink some. "Chen Wan gently stirred the concoction with a small porcelain spoon and looked at Lin Puqing and said. Lin Puqing nodded. Li Sizhu stretched out his arms and gently supported Lin Puqing, bit by bit. Lifting her body into a reclining position, Chen Wan took a white towel and placed it in front of her. Chen Wan brought the medicine bowl to Lin Puqing's lips and gently scooped up the medicine with a small porcelain spoon. , and fed it into Lin Puqing's mouth. Lin Puqing drank the medicine from Chen Wan's hand. Occasionally, some medicine dripped or flowed to her lips. Li Sizhu gently wiped it with her handkerchief. "Haha, this medicine becomes more and more bitter the more you drink it. "After drinking for a while, Lin Puqing swallowed a mouthful of concoction and said with a smile, "No more, no more." " "This is the only thing left. Auntie, just take a few more sips." "Chen WanHe urged in a loud voice. Lin Puqing nodded and drank a few more spoonfuls. Chen Wan stood up and put the medicine bowl with only the residue back on the table. Li Sizhu wiped the corners of Lin Puqing's mouth and helped her lie down again. "Sizhu, if you are tired, go and take a rest." Lin Puqing patted Li Sizhu's hand gently and said with a smile, "I just want to talk to Wan'er for a while." Hearing Lin Puqing say to Li Sizhu Chen Wan couldn't help but be startled by what he said. Li Sizhu responded meekly, stood up from the bed, smiled at Chen Wan, then turned around and walked to the door, gently closed the door and retreated. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! PS: The Cowherd is just a poor girl, but he broke into the goddess's bathroom without permission. Not only did he not get beaten, but he also hugged the beauty back; he can make the hard-working Zhinu abandoned her work and had fun with him every night; after the passion of the honeymoon subsided, he cleverly used the jealousy of the mature Queen Mother to separate the couple and regain their freedom; every tonight, he showed off his skills again, making Zhinu reminisce about the whole year and making the world admire him. Praise; Lao Niu and Magpies surrender to him, and contemporary male publicists worship him This man is so awesome! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Text Chapter 174 Tirpitz "Good boy, come and sit." Lin Puqing patted the edge of her bed and said to Chen Wan with a smile. Chen Wan responded softly and came to sit on the edge of the bed. "Have you received any letters from Kunyu recently?" Lin Puqing asked. "Oh yes, but it's not a letter, but a telegram." Chen Wan replied. "Telegram?" Lin Puqing was stunned. "My aunt doesn't know. This telegram is a communication tool invented by foreigners. It can travel thousands of miles in an instant. Like Kunyu in England now, if Wan'er communicates by letters, the fastest round trip will be more than three months. And using this telegraph to communicate is extremely fast. It's convenient. So Kunyu has been communicating with Wan'er via telegraph, but this telegraph line only goes to Hong Kong. It needs to be translated in Hong Kong and then sent to Fuzhou by ship, which takes only seven days at the earliest. The pain of lovesickness." Lin Puqing couldn't help but smile when she heard Chen Wan's emotional words. In fact, this is how a loving couple should behave. "Then what did he tell you in this telegram?" Lin Puqing asked with a smile. "Most of them are daily knowledge. Although Wan'er did not go abroad this time, she also gained a lot of knowledge." Chen Wan thought of the personal words Lin Yizhe said to herself in the telegram, and her face felt a little feverish. . "Did he say that he got married in England?" Lin Puqing turned the conversation to the matter that Chen Wan was most troubled by. "The latest telegram said a few words" Chen Wan lowered her head. "What did he say?" "He said that the daughter of the Lu family fell in love with Yu, and his father asked the Queen Mother to marry him, and the two palaces agreed to marry him, both public and private" Chen Wan's voice dropped. After going down, Lin Puqing could not hear what was said next. "Have you cried today? Really?" Lin Puqing looked at Chen Wan, whose eyes were slightly red. He smiled and took her hand and asked softly. "Yeah." Chen Wan blushed slightly and nodded with a smile. "Is it because of the imperial edict?" Lin Puqing seemed to have guessed what she was thinking, and asked with a smile. Chen Wan nodded, then shook her head. "Wan'er, do you know the purpose of the title given to you by the Queen Mother?" Lin Puqing asked. "The Empress Dowager was afraid that Wan'er would be sad, so she gave her a royal decree. Just to comfort her" Chen Wan softly expressed her inner thoughts. "There is this meaning in it, but it is not entirely for this." Lin Puqing said with a smile. "That's" Chen Wan looked at Lin Puqing. At this time, Lin Puqing's eyes were full of love, which made Chen Wan feel warm in her heart. "The Empress Dowager gave you the reward of a third-grade imperial wife because she was afraid that you would not be satisfied with your position as the main wife. In the future, the side wife might be superior to you." Lin Puqing said, "Without the status of this imperial wife, I am afraid that overseas Once that person comes back, he will take advantage of you in the name of the Queen Mother's marriage. " Chen Wan was so smart that she understood it immediately. "Wan'er, you are the first wife of the wife. You have two sons and a daughter, and Kunyu loves you very much. Even if there is no such decree, the Lu family will see you. You must also meet me in the Great Zhou Dynasty. The Lu family has established itself overseas and is in the Qing Dynasty. She doesn't have much foundation, but you have support in England. Her status cannot be compared with yours," Lin Puqing said softly. "What's more, I have a royal decree now. The Empress Dowager is so kind to me, so why should Wan'er worry?" "Wan'er, Kunyu didn't discuss it with you this time. Don't blame him. He is someone who wants to do big things. He must have his own reasons for doing this. There must be a mystery behind why he, the Lu family, can ask the two palaces to grant marriage this time, so you must understand Kun Yu. You two are one and the same. , can you use it to cut off gold, do you understand? " "Wan'er understands" Chen Wan thought of the words in Lin Yizhe's telegram, "No matter what is public or private, it must not be violated", her heart trembled, and she realized that she was only entangled in I couldn't help but feel a little ashamed that I didn't think deeply about the appearance of things. Lin Puqing saw Chen Wan's eyebrows relax and knew that the knot in her heart had been opened, and she was relieved for a moment. "Bring Yu Xi and Guan Chen here tomorrow and let me take a look." Lin Puqing stopped talking about the matter and turned the topic to the children, "It's strange that they have been missing for many days." " Wan'er is afraid that they will be naughty and disturb her aunt's recovery. "Chen Wan said with a smile, "Wan'er will bring them here tomorrow." "I feel a little bored after staying in the house all day. I see you are sweating too, Wan'er. Open the window and get some air," Lin Puqing said. Chen Wan stood up in response, came to the window, gently opened the wooden carved sash, and the breeze blew on her body. She couldn't help but close her eyes, deeply intoxicated in this light refreshing feeling. It turned out that she was unhappy in her heart. , also disappeared with the breeze. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù??¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Hong Jun¡¯s "Envoy to the West": " Qin Xian called the General Administration and the King of England¡¯s gift ship has been received. Please send someone to pick it up as soon as possible. It is ri The British Prime Minister's office informed that the Italian government had captured the remaining three murderers and sent them to England soon. I was asked to receive them from the general administration. After being comforted, I ordered Qin Xian to accept the sincere invitation of the Prussian monarch and go to Prussia. Qin Xian and Yu Ji agreed to leave Lu Jing in charge of the gifted ship in Portsmouth to wait for the crew to arrive and get used to it before sailing back to the country. Italians often committed crimes. The Bo' ship first transported them back to China. Qin Xian and Yu took the "Weiyuan" ship to go to Pu by sea. After everything was completed, they returned to England and returned to the country together" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù The sea breeze blew, the mist began to gradually dissipate, and Kiel Port showed a busy scene. Sailors are preparing for the voyage of a cruiser of more than 2,000 tons. This is a three-masted steam-powered cruiser. From the appearance, it has a strong British origin, but flying on its mast is the Black Eagle flag of the Prussian Navy. This cruiser does indeed come from the UK. It was originally the cruiser "Jason" of the British Royal Navy, with a displacement of 2,431 tons and equipped with 20-inch guns. It was an old ship completed in 1600, but now it has become the "Gefion" of the Prussian Navy. "Number. After the Prussian Navy was completely annihilated by the French Navy in the Franco-Prussian War at a negligible cost, the Prussian Navy became the laughing stock of the entire Europe. The Prussians were deeply ashamed. In addition, this war greatly consumed Prussia's national power. The King of Prussia Although William I wanted to rebuild the navy, he had to face the more difficult problem of post-war national recovery first. The navy's reconstruction plan was shelved, and a large number of naval personnel were transferred to other uses. It was not until the French Emperor Napoleon IV held his coronation ceremony and invited Prussia to send ships to participate in the ship review that the Prussians suddenly discovered that the Prussian navy did not even have a single capable ship. In order to avoid embarrassment, the Prussian government urgently purchased the cruiser "Jason" from the United Kingdom, which had been in service for 10 years, and finally managed the ship review. But now the Prussian navy is in trouble again, and that is the visit of the Chinese mission. After the assassination of the Chinese mission in Paris was properly resolved, in order to show goodwill to the Qing Empire, King William I of Prussia instructed Prime Minister Bismarck to send an invitation to the Chinese government, asking Chinese missions in Europe to come to Prussia after visiting the United Kingdom. Visit the capital Berlin. The Prime Minister's Office of the Qing Empire readily agreed and sent a special telegram instructing the mission to go to Berlin. The Chinese mission in the UK was preparing to go to Prussia on a warship as usual. When the Prussian government learned that the Chinese mission was coming on two warships, it once again fell into embarrassment. Because according to international practice, the Prussian Navy will send two warships to accompany the visit in equal measure. And now in the entire Prussian Navy, there is only one usable warship, the "Gefion"! Fortunately, the Chinese are more considerate and solved this problem for the Prussians, because the transport ship "Fubo" will carry some of the treasures of the Old Summer Palace returned by the British and the murderers extradited from Italy back to China, because only "Weiyuan" is visiting Prussia. "A warship. The Prussians breathed a sigh of relief when they heard the news. The sun gradually rose. In the bright morning light, a young German naval officer stood on the flybridge of the "Gefion" and looked at the familiar harbor with slightly melancholy eyes. His name is Alfred von Tirpitz. Four years ago, it was here that he led his torpedo boat back to port for the first time. It was also here that he first met those naval cadets with dark eyes and full of youthful atmosphere. He still remembered Captain Zweig, who was said to be very serious, but in fact was always slightly tired and had a cynical smile. He commanded the ironclad "Koenigs Wilhelm". It was here that when he became the commander of the torpedo boat fleet, he heard for the first time what King William said to everyone: "Young soldiers, the future of each of you must rely on your own efforts. Don't let down the expectations of your motherland!" This port used to be so busy. The new ship, still erected with scaffolding, was carefully decorated and quietly and joyfully awaited its maiden voyage. The child, who had grown up in the pure and fresh air of Brandenburg, looked at everything in front of him with excitement and excitement with his bright eyes. This was the founding era of the Prussian Navy and the era of their generation. But now, the defiant seabird stands on the empty scaffolding, and everyone is so confused. When the French evacuated Kiel, they demolished everything that could be demolished, and blew up everything that couldn't be demolished. The naval dock gates and control rooms, shipyard workshops and cranes were all designed by the FrenchThe man "carefully" exploded into a twisted mass of wreckage. When Kiel was "recovered", all people could see were ruins and ruins. According to estimates by the Port of Kiel Redevelopment Committee, it will take at least a year and a half and a lot of money to restore the facilities at the Port of Kiel. It was not until the Chinese came this time that the wreckage of Kiel Port was cleared. PS: The first time I went to my girlfriend¡¯s house, her mother tidied up a separate room for me. My girlfriend was still in my room at nine o'clock, and her mother had been mopping the floor at the door. The first time my girlfriend came to my house, after dinner, my mother and my father went out to play mahjong without even washing the dishes. My girlfriend and I concluded: we are both biological mothers. Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 175 Meeting with the Iron-Blooded Prime Minister The war did not bring the results that people wanted. The south of the motherland, the four states of South Germany, still had not been unified into the kingdom. ¡ò¡òCaptain Zweig and the young men all died at the bottom of the sea with their ships during the naval battle that took place in Kiel Port. Even King William is no longer as majestic as he once was. Under people's gaze, he gradually becomes haggard and old. When he thought of that fierce and cruel naval battle, Tirpitz's heart felt like a knife. In that unforgettable war, his torpedo boat fleet was unable to participate in the war because the boiler stalled (it takes an hour for the torpedo boat boiler to generate enough steam to sail). Facing the French attack, it could only act like beached dolphins. Let others slaughter you. ¡°All he could do at that time was to order all members of the torpedo boat fleet to evacuate ashore as quickly as possible. Even so, because the French moved too fast, the French landing team that penetrated deep into the harbor wantonly destroyed the immobile Prussian torpedo boats, and those "Reveille" platoon guns (i.e., Liffey platoon guns) mounted on the sampans were still harvested. killed many of his men. More people became prisoners of the French. If they hadn't run fast, maybe they wouldn't be standing here today. For this reason, after the liberation of Kiel, he was arrested on the charge of "escape from battle" and was tried by a military court. He was found guilty and sentenced to one year in prison. Although he was pardoned by His Majesty the King after only two months in prison, and was re-appointed back to the Navy of the Kingdom of Prussia, the strong sense of shame and hatred has been lingering in his heart and will never go away. The sound from under his feet brought Tirpitz back to his senses. At this time, the "Gefion" was ready and sailed out of the port of Kiel amidst the sound of the whistle. The sun has risen. The fog on the sea surface was blown away by the sea breeze. The weather was very clear and the visibility was good. Tirpitz lowered his head and took out his pocket watch to look at it. Then he raised his telescope and carefully observed the sea surface. Not long after, a small black spot appeared on the horizon of the sea in the distance. Tirpitz aimed his telescope at this small black spot. Gradually, the black spots grew larger. The outline of a smoking steam warship emerged. Tirpitz stared at the warship closely. Soon, the red dragon flag fluttering in the wind on the mast of the warship came into view. The captain issued the order, and the cruiser "Gefion" rushed forward. Two warships meet on the sea. The cruiser "Gefion" began to salute with a gun salute, and the "Weiyuan" ship also saluted in return. For a moment, the sound of gunfire rumbled on the sea, and people on the passing ships ran onto the deck to watch this unusual scene. This is the first time since the end of the Franco-Prussian War that a foreign warship has visited a Prussian port. After exchanging salutes, under the leadership of the "Gefion". The "Weiyuan" ship slowly sailed into Kiel Port. Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun were dressed in military uniforms and Qing Dynasty-style warm hats, standing on the flying bridge. Seeing that the "Weiyuan" ship leading the front was actually a British warship, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but sigh. If it weren¡¯t for my own relationship. The Prussian navy should not have found itself in such a miserable state. Lin Yizhe suddenly remembered Mao Qi¡¯s visit that day. Today, no one will ask me the same question as Moltke, right? "Weiyuan" sailed into the harbor, and the forts on both sides of the strait also began to fire salutes of welcome, Lin Yizhe noticed. These forts were firing salutes from army artillery, many of which had not yet been repaired. Some forts have been completely destroyed, and most of the cannons on them are missing. Only a few broken cannons can be seen on a few forts. Seeing this desolate situation, Lin Yizhe knew that these were caused by the French navy's attack on Kiel Port. Moreover, when Guba withdrew, he should have dismantled all the better cannons and taken them away. "Look at the layout of the forts in this port. Compared with the Qing Dynasty, it is even more complete. How could it be destroyed like this in one day?" Hong Jun looked at the buildings on the coast that were destroyed by the French army. The fort, a pair of eyes widened, and a look of confusion on his face. "Once it disintegrates into ashes, it will march across the sea with iron armor." Lin Yizhe sighed and actually recited a poem. "Kunyu is saying these forts were all destroyed by armored ships?" Hong Jun asked in surprise. "That's right. Only ironclad ships can't defeat the defense of this fort." Lin Yizhe explained to Hong Jun, "Brother Tao Shi, you know that the cannons equipped in these forts are all Krupp heavy cannons. They are well-made and have fierce firepower. They are difficult for ordinary small ships." Fight against it. Non-ironclad ships cannot fight against the enemy. Iron-clad ships have thick armor and can withstand heavy artillery bombardment, and their firepower is also fierce. Compared with forts,The fort is a dead thing, but the armored ship can move on the water, reach the dead end of the fort and blast it, so it can defeat it in one fell swoop. " "I see! "Hong Jun sighed, "This armored ship is really necessary! " Soon, the "Weiyuan" ship sailed into the anchorage and anchored next to the "Gefion". Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun took a transport boat ashore, and Prussian Prime Minister Bismarck and Prussian military and political dignitaries gathered at the pier to greet them. Lin Yizhe stepped forward to exchange greetings with Bismarck and others. He noticed that among these important Prussian ministers, there was no figure of Long. Bismarck looked at the handsome and elegant young Chinese in front of him, and he couldn't find it in his heart to ignore him. Connect with the "yellow devil" who spied on and leaked Prussian war secrets "I have heard about the name of the Iron-Blooded Prime Minister of Prussia for a long time, and I am really happy to see you today. "Lin Yizhe noticed Bismarck's eyes, couldn't help but smile, and said in less proficient German. Lin Yizhe's foreign language strengths are English and French. He can only speak a few words in German. Before coming to Prussia this time, he also practiced it specially Once he arrived in Kiel, Bismarck was even more surprised to hear that Lin Yizhe could speak German. "I also wanted to see you very much, and I finally got my wish today. Bismarck replied with a gentle smile. Lin Yizhe introduced Hong Jun and others to Bismarck. Bismarck also introduced the military and political dignitaries who came with him one by one. After greetings, Bismarck took Lin Yizhe to the residence he arranged for the Chinese mission. ¡ª¡ªA local gentleman built a sea-view villa at the port. Arriving at the door of the villa, Lin Yizhe noticed that although the villa had been renovated, there still seemed to be slight bullet marks on the huge carved iron door. Very close to the port. I heard that you like boats very much. In order to facilitate your visit to our port, I specially arranged for you to stay here. Bismarck said with a smile, "You can overlook the entire Kiel Port from here. You see, the 'Weiyuan' is right there." " The view here is indeed very broad. Lin Yizhe looked in the direction Bismarck pointed, and he saw the figures of the "Weiyuan" ship and the "Gefion" cruiser parked adjacent to each other. "It's really beautiful here. Thank you, Your Excellency Prime Minister. " "When the French occupied this place. This villa was used as a headquarters and suffered some damage, but we have repaired it and restored it to its original appearance. If you feel any inconvenience, please tell me. Bismarck said while carefully observing Lin Yizhe's expression. "No, I like it here very much." Lin Yizhe took a deep breath of the sea breeze and replied with a smile. Unexpectedly, Bismarck actually arranged for him to live in Guba's headquarters in Kiel. The purpose of this is self-evident. The group entered the villa. , Lin Yizhe and Bismarck sat down in the living room and started talking, "This is the second official visit of the Chinese mission to our country. "Bismarck said with a smile, "The last time the Chinese government sent an envoy. Is an American. This time, it was Chinese people. " Lin Yizhe knew that he was talking about the last time Burlingame's delegation visited Prussia, and replied: "Mr. Burlingame is a person I admire very much, even though he is an American. But it opened the door to friendship between China and Western countries, allowing the world to learn more about ancient China. Unfortunately, he died from overwork while visiting Russia. For our country. It is an irreparable loss. " "Mr. Burlingame was the first to build a bridge of friendship between the Qing Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia, and made me understand the importance of China. "Bismarck complimented in a timely manner. "And your arrival today will make this friendship even deeper. " "This is exactly what I want. Lin Yizhe also gave Bismarck a high hat, "The Prime Minister has assisted His Majesty the King in making the Kingdom of Prussia strong, which has always aroused my great admiration." I sincerely hope that the Prussian miracle can be replicated in my native country. " After listening to the interpreter's explanation, Bismarck said meaningfully: "This is not an easy task. Moreover, this rise is not a miracle. Prussia has not yet completed the unification of Germany. " Lin Yizhe heard something in Bismarck's words, and a pair of eyes were staring at him. He couldn't help but feel secretly amused in his heart. He knew that despite Moltke's report, the shadow of the "Chinese Magic Box" would not be easily removed from Bismarck's heart. "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, what do you think is hindering Prussia from completing the unification of Germany? " Lin Yizhe asked with a serious look on his face. "There is no accident, but?Our strength is still not strong enough. Bismarck replied, "If we are strong enough, any accident can only delay, but not stop, this process." " "What you said is absolutely correct. Lin Yizhe nodded and asked, "In which aspect do you think the Kingdom of Prussia is not strong enough?" " ps: The boy proposed to the goddess: "Marry me. My family has a car and a house. My father has assets of over 100 million. Now he is alone and old. It won't be long before I can inherit his property. From now on, you You will have no worries about food and clothing, and you will be happy forever if you follow me" The goddess raised her proud head and flatly refused with a BS look, saying: "I'm sorry, I can't promise you, you are very superficial to me. What I'm after is not material shackles" The boy's proposal failed and he was heartbroken. A few months later, the goddess became the boy's stepmother. Please collect! Please subscribe! Please recommend! Please vote! Text Chapter 176 Two William "Navy. *Literature Hall xguan.*" Bismarck said, "If we have a strong enough navy to resist the attack of the French navy, then with the strong army of the Kingdom of Prussia, we can defeat France and complete the unification of Germany." Lin Yizhe Attention A trace of pain flashed across Bismarck's eyes. Although he hid it well, it still did not escape Lin Yizhe's eyes. "I think the biggest mistake of the Royal Prussian government in this war was that it failed to consider the possibility of the French navy taking action." Lin Yizhe said sympathetically, "Otherwise, Prussia could have completed the unification of Germany through this war. "It's not that we haven't considered the actions of the French navy at all," Bismarck sighed, "it's just that we trust our allies too much" He suddenly realized that he and Lin Yizhe had said too much, and he choked back his words. . And the German political dignitaries sitting around were surprised when they heard that Bismarck actually said it. Although Bismarck did not finish his words, Lin Yizhe immediately understood what was going on. The "ally" Bismarck mentioned should refer to the United Kingdom! Before the war began, Britain could be said to have been Prussia's "quasi ally". The Prussian navy stayed in Portsmouth, England, longer than in Kiel. When Prussia dared to provoke France, it actually got the tacit approval of Britain, which was accustomed to playing balance on the European continent, because Britain wanted to contain France through Prussia. And Britain may well have made a maritime "security guarantee" to Prussia! But the subsequent development of the situation was that the French army was retreating steadily under the fierce attacks of the Prussian army, and Prussia was on the verge of conquering Paris and destroying France. At this time, Britain was worried that Prussia would become the new overlord of Europe after destroying France, so it "released water" so that the French navy could successfully capture Kiel. A knife was inserted into Prussia's back, turning the tide of the war in one fell swoop, and finally reaching an outcome in which both Prussia and France suffered losses! And this ending is exactly what the UK is most happy to see! "So, the security of the country cannot be pinned on the gifts of others. History always advances on the saber. This world is a world of the weak and the strong. If a country. A nation wants to survive and have dignity, it must have "Strong armaments." Bismarck said, "The same is true for China." "You think that if China wants to become strong, the first thing it needs is strong armaments," Lin Yizhe asked. "China is a country with thousands of years of ancient civilization. If a civilization is not protected by a powerful force, then this civilization will be very fragile and will be conquered by barbaric forces sooner or later." Bismarck seemed a little bit Excited. "China's primary task is to establish a well-organized, powerful military force that can maneuver to any part of the empire, of course not only on land, but also on sea." "You are too much. Okay!" After hearing Bismarck's words. Lin Yizhe seemed a little excited, "The Qing Empire is preparing to establish a new type of army, and hopes to cooperate with the Kingdom of Prussia." Hearing Lin Yizhe's request for cooperation between the two countries, many of the German political dignitaries around him had faces. Now happy. Bismarck¡¯s performance was mediocre. He just smiled and nodded. "We will be very happy to serve the Qing Empire." After ending this very harmonious meeting, Lin Yizhe sent Bismarck and others away, got up and went to the balcony of the villa, looking at the quiet Kiel Port, revealing his A happy smile. "The Prime Minister seems to be quite afraid of Kunyu." Hong Jun smiled and said to Lin Yizhe, "I wonder if he has heard anyone say anything about Kunyu before." "He must have heard something, otherwise he wouldn't "You talk like that." Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "But now he wants something from us, so we can ignore it." "I don't know what it will be like when I see the king tomorrow," Hong Jun said with a smile. "It is quite a courtesy for the king of the country to come to Kiel to meet him in person. When you treat others with courtesy, you must ask for something. Let's see what questions they have." Lin Yizhe said. "Tomorrow, let them see the majesty of the Chinese navy, haha!" Hong Jun couldn't help but feel excited when he thought of tomorrow's arrangements. Lin Yizhe knew that Hong Jun's "pure style" was coming up again, and he couldn't help but laugh secretly in his heart. The next day, Lin Yizhe got up early and was about to go back to the "Weiyuan" ship to make arrangements for today's review, when he suddenly discovered that a passenger ship appeared in Kiel Port. "Where did this passenger ship come from? I didn't see it yesterday." Hong Jun also noticed the new passenger ship and asked in surprise. Lin Yizhe shook his head and took out the telescope?, looking towards this passenger ship. This is a small passenger ship, not too big overall, but judging from the deck facilities and hull decoration, it can be regarded as a Haohua passenger ship. Lin Yizhe found the words "Hanse" and "Hamburg-South America" ??on the hull and knew that this was a passenger ship belonging to the Hamburg-South America Shipping Company. Lin Yizhe noticed the Prussian black double-headed eagle flag flying on the mast of the passenger ship, and suddenly understood what was going on. "The King of Prussia has arrived, let's prepare quickly!" Lin Yizhe smiled and said to Hong Jun. On the passenger ship "Hansa", King William I of Prussia, who was waiting for the review to begin, looked at the "Weiyuan" ship in front of him, and his eyes suddenly became extremely complicated. ¡°Is this a warship built by the Chinese themselves?¡± he asked hoarsely. "Yes, Your Majesty." Bismarck on the side replied, "This warship was built at the Mawei Shipyard in Fuzhou. It is said that it was completed by the Chinese themselves without relying on the help of foreigners." "This is a French ship. Bloody warship!" William I murmured. Hearing the king¡¯s words, Bismarck and the Prussian military and political dignitaries waiting for the review showed envy, jealousy and resentment on their faces. William I noticed the faces of his ministers and understood why they had such expressions. He coughed hard, as if to remind everyone. yes! It's no wonder that everyone is so resistant to French-style warships, because the "Hanse" under their feet is also tingling everyone's nerves. After the French navy invaded the port of Kiel, in addition to destroying all the ships of the Prussian navy, it also spared civilian ships, including of course the King of Prussia's yacht "Hohenzollern" that was moored in the port at the time. The barbaric French boarded the "Hohenzollern" and set fire to the yacht. This symbol of the Prussian royal family burned in the port of Kiel for three full days before sinking into the deep water. Whenever the tide goes out, people can clearly see the top parts of the two masts of the sunken "Hohenzollern" yacht! It was precisely because the "Hohenzollern" was destroyed by the French that the Prussian royal family did not have a yacht to receive distinguished guests. Therefore, this time they had no choice but to charter a passenger ship, the "Hanse", from the Hamburg-S¨¹d American Shipping Company. It was used as a royal yacht to receive Chinese envoys. Soon, the "Weiyuan" ship sent a signal to the "Hansa", fired a salute, and played the salute. William I led the royal family, Prime Minister Bismarck and a group of military and political dignitaries on the transport boat and arrived on the "Weiyuan" ship. Although the 75-year-old William I, whose hair has turned slightly bald and has turned gray, is showing signs of aging, his steps are still solid when he reviews the Chinese sailors on the deck, and his movements when saluting are also very steady and powerful. Today's William I wears a military uniform and has many medals on his chest, showing the majesty of a soldier. But Lin Yizhe still noticed that this military uniform was not newly made, but an old one. In many places on it, if you look carefully, you can see traces of rinsing. Seeing that William I, with his dignity as a king, was wearing such an old set of clothes, I couldn't help but sigh. The old man in front of me set an example and practiced frugality in order to bring Prussia to the road of prosperity. Compared with the royal families of other European countries, the Prussian royal family is notoriously shabby. Under the leadership of the king, the royal family's daily diet and clothing are very ordinary. William I himself only had a formal military uniform, and the best things he usually ate were black bread and sausages. Precisely because the king took the lead and set an example, Prussia was able to put an end to waste and spend most of its national income on armaments, making Prussia eventually become a very influential military power in Europe that could challenge the overlord France! In comparison, even China in later generations cannot achieve the level that Prussia can achieve now! At this time, William I was filled with emotion as he looked at the dark-skinned and strong Chinese sailors lined up neatly on the deck, holding rifles. His impression of China was originally based on the caricatures of Chinese incompetence that appeared in European illustrated magazines after the Second Opium War. However, the Chinese sailors in front of him today completely overturned his image of the Chinese. . After completing the review, William I greatly appreciated the style displayed by the Chinese sailors, and then Lin Yizhe invited William I and others to watch the Chinese sailors practice gunnery. Just when Lin Yizhe accompanied King William I to watch Chinese sailors firing cannons, he suddenly felt someone behind him staring closely at him. Lin Yizhe turned his head inadvertently and saw in the crowd not far away, a young Prussian officer wearing a military uniform and a saber, looking at him with malicious eyes.   This young man is about thirteen or fourteen years old, short and thin. He is dressed in a gorgeous military uniform of the Potsdam garrison, with a high crown on his head and a medal on his chest. He looks very heroic. But his face looked too pale, and he was standing there holding a saber, with his right hand covering his left hand intentionally or unintentionally, giving people a strange feeling. PS: On the way back from taking a shower, a couple asked me how to get to Cuiyuan Hotel. The destination I pointed them to was the library. I hope they can find themselves lost in the ocean of knowledge and work hard for the rise of the Chinese nation! Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 178: Wicked Young Man Willy "Both our countries need help. China's dream is to become stronger, while Prussia's dream is to unify Germany, and this dream will soon be realized." Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "A unified Germany , will become a model for the Qing Empire to learn from. " As soon as Lin Yizhe finished speaking, before William I or Bismarck could intervene, a high-pitched voice sounded next to him. "Mr. Lin, are you here to talk about your dreams? God has witnessed that you personally destroyed the dream of a great family and a great nation to rise with your despicable 'Chinese Magic Box', and now you can still sit calmly Talking about dreams here! God! How shameless and shameless it takes to do this!" Lin Yizhe was stunned for a moment. When he turned his head, he saw the eyes of young Willy full of hatred and resentment. Seeing his grandson talking nonsense in front of him, William I's face suddenly turned red. He was about to say something, but he didn't expect that young Willy would once again launch a barrage of attacks on Lin Yizhe. "You cunning oriental barbarian, you stole our country's secrets and shamelessly handed them to the French! You stabbed us in the back despicably, causing us to suffer great shame! Do you think you have a conspiracy? No one knows, but Almighty God knows! God will not let you go!" "Willy! Shut up!" Princess Victoria, the mother of young Willy, roared. "Don't call me Willy! I'm not British!" The young Willy turned his head and rarely burst out at his mother. Hong Jun was shocked when he saw that young Willy was so rude to his mother. He quietly turned his head to look at Lin Yizhe and found that Lin Yizhe acted quite calmly. Hong Jun didn¡¯t know that Lin Yizhe knew the life experience of the Prussian prince in front of him very clearly. Not surprised that he was so rude. Because of the childhood and boyhood of the future "William II". It is enough to be a warning for future generations and parents all over the world. When young Willy was born, his 18-year-old mother experienced an extremely painful delivery. Due to the abnormal position of the baby when he was born, Willy's head and shoulders came out first, and most of his body was stuck in the mother's body. The Prussian court at the time The imperial doctor had no experience in surgery and used forceps to pull the baby out "like a butcher tearing a sausage". As a result, the newborn's left arm was disabled. According to common sense, a young woman who is a first-time mother is very fond of her newborn baby. But Willy's mother was not an ordinary woman. She was the first child of Queen Victoria of the British Empire. This eldest princess was arrogant and yearned for the throne, but unfortunately she was born a daughter. For her, the only future is to find a good husband, get married, and have a son. Then, through this son, she can transform the country she married into into the country she came from. Unfortunately. The son she gave birth to was half-disabled. Princess Victoria could not tolerate the child's imperfections, so whether in public or in the palaces of Berlin and Potsdam, Princess Victoria preferred several other sound children. And Princess Victoria inherited the temperament of her mother, Queen Victoria. Mother's love is not expressed much. When the doctor followed her instructions and tied the young William to a chair to perform electrotherapy on his left arm (probably similar to electrocution), and when the 6-year-old William was thrown to the Presbyterian Professor Hinzpeter, Victoria The eldest princess ignored him at all. These are enough to distort a young child's psychology. And it extends the object of its hatred to those things that can be associated with its mother-Britain. As a member of the royal family, Princess Victoria often instilled in her son the concept of "British supremacy". She insisted on calling her sons only by their English names: William was called "Willy" and her second son Heinrich was called "Henry." Because of his mother, William had a great dislike for Britain since he was a child. According to Freud's theory, England became a symbol of the mother who hung over William's head like a shadow during his childhood. In addition to a mother who did not love him, this little William also had a stern and even harsh father who believed that "corporal punishment is the only way to correct mistakes." You can imagine what little William's childhood was like. Therefore, Lin Yizhe was not surprised when little William yelled at his mother just now, not allowing her to call him by his British name. As a psychological counselor from later generations, Lin Yizhe knew that children with such twisted personalities generally have extremely rebellious psychology. In his opinion, this kind of behavior of little William is the most obvious characteristic of such children. But the scene just now shocked Hong Jun, who respected "100 virtues and filial piety first". Although Hong Jun could not understand German, the translator was too shocked at this time to dare to translate the young man¡¯s words into words.?Willie's words were translated, but Hong Jun could guess from William's hysterical and crazy attitude that what he said was definitely not a good thing. Seeing how rude the child was to his mother and guests, Hong Jun couldn't help but regret giving his jade pendant to this uneducated child. In his heart, he greatly despised the family education of the Prussian royal family. At the same time, he also felt a little proud of the Chinese concept of "ruling the world with filial piety". "I have prayed to the Almighty God more than once. No matter how huge the obstacles are, the German nation will crush all obstacles like the Huns army that conquered Chang'an City! The final winner must be the great German nation! Yours You can never succeed in your conspiracy!" Young Willy continued to yell at Lin Yizhe. Seeing that young Willy was still talking nonsense to Lin Yizhe, William I's face turned from red to green, and then from green to white. His lips and beard trembled, and the muscles on his face were also trembling. He was obviously very angry. light. "Willy! You are so rude!" Princess Victoria angrily scolded Willy: "How could you say such a thing to a guest!" "He is not our guest! He is an enemy of the German nation! He is the messenger of the devil!" "Shut up!" Crown Prince Frederick was furious and interrupted little William's words with a roar. "You apologize to the guests immediately! Immediately!" Crown Prince Frederick stood up from his seat and shouted at his son. "I didn't do anything wrong! God will not accept the apology and repentance of a sinless person!" The young Willy raised his neck stubbornly and stood there with his eyes wide open. Prince Frederick's face was ashen. He let out a heavy gasp, glared at his son with a killing look, turned to Lin Yizhe, and said in a sincere tone: "I'm very sorry, Your Excellency" "I'm really very sorry. Sorry, Your Excellency, please believe that this is never what we want him to be like" Princess Victoria said apologetically. "It doesn't matter, haha, children always don't speak like adults and have so many taboos. Maybe His Royal Highness Prince William took some rumors as facts and had some misunderstandings about me. Children are children after all, and they are easy to be impulsive. It doesn't matter. " Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "Actually, I am very willing to discuss the issue of the Huns with His Royal Highness Prince William, because I happen to have a lot of research on this aspect of history. " Lin Yizhe turned to William I and said: " If I remember correctly, the Huns committed horrific atrocities against the ancestors of the German nation. " "I remember that when the Huns ravaged the land of Europe, a group of Goths who belonged to the East Germanic tribe, the ancestors of the German nation, took the lead. was killed. Under the barbaric massacre of the Huns, the Ottogoths (i.e. Ostrogoths) were completely wiped out. The Visigoths (i.e. Visigoths) managed to escape and were forced to carry out a large-scale Western invasion. After relocation, they were able to preserve their ethnic group until today," Lin Yizhe said, "But today, I heard from a future star of the German nation a sincere yearning for and admiration for the Huns who massacred their ancestors. It really moved me. Very surprised.¡± Upon hearing Lin Yizhe¡¯s words, young Willy¡¯s face suddenly turned pale. "I would like to remind His Royal Highness Prince William of the historical fact that the reason why the Huns living in Asia migrated westward and entered Europe was because their massacres and plundering in Asia were met with powerful counterattacks by the Chinese people in the East! "Lin Yizhe turned his head, stared at the naughty boy William in front of him, and said in a calm but penetrating voice, "Those Huns who ravaged Europe were just the losers in the struggle for hegemony with the powerful Chinese nation in the east, and as a The victor's Chinese nation had its capital in Chang'an at that time! " Young Willy stared closely at Lin Yizhe's face. The arrogant and surly expression just now disappeared, replaced by deep fear. "What Your Highness the Prince just said is true. The Chinese nation, which has lived in the hinterland of Asia for generations and created a splendid civilization, declined due to its own civil war and was once oppressed and ravaged by the Huns. But another fact is that in a short period of time, Decades later, the invaders fell apart under the attack of the Chinese nation! The original occupiers were completely assimilated by the objects of their occupation. Their language, writing, clothing, appearance and even surnames all disappeared, and they became completely Chinese. Part of the nation! And the other group was forced to migrate to the west and never came back! From that time on, the word Huns disappeared from the dictionary of this nation and became history! One day, if you understand the great Chinese nation in the East, you will understand the extremely powerful assimilation force of this nation. No matter how powerful the foreign nation is, even if it can be a short-term conqueror, their final end will be the same: if they are not defeated If you drive them away, they will be completely assimilated without leaving any traces. This is Hua.??The power of the nation! "(To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! ps: Damn I was squatting in the terminal waiting for the transfer next to a child who came over and pulled the rabbit charm on my bag and told his mother that he wanted it. His mother actually asked me if I could give it to him I was stunned and said, "Do I know you?" The aunt started to say that I still like children's toys at such an old age. Young people nowadays don't know how to be humble. Blabla, this is a legend. Bear children and parents? Can¡¯t stop taking the medicine Please subscribe! Please click! Text Chapter 179 The naughty kid gets beaten "So, I hope that Prince William can make appropriate judgments after learning more about history and facts, and not regard some random things as non-existent facts, thereby affecting your thinking and judgment." Lin Yizhe Staring into young Willy's eyes, even though his voice was not very loud, every word struck young Willy's heart like a heavy hammer, making him feel an unbearable pressure. Lin Yizhe's voice made him feel a little dazed. He looked at Lin Yizhe's clothes blankly and felt that the clothes on his body began to flutter. The rusty gold dragon pattern on it seemed to be alive, crawling down from his body. , turned into huge dragons, jumped in front of him, opened their mouths full of fangs, and were ready to swallow him in one bite! Young Willy opened his mouth wide and wanted to call for help, but he couldn't make a sound! Everything around him became blurred, leaving only those terrifying dragons surrounding him, and the voice of the "Eastern Devil" Lin Yizhe gradually turned into waves of ferocious laughter. Young Willy let out a scream of terror from the bottom of his heart. He turned around suddenly and ran away without looking back. Seeing that young Willy had such an overreaction to Lin Yizhe's words, Hong Jun's face once again showed a look of astonishment. Because to his ears, Lin Yizhe didn't say anything harsh at all, but this child still seemed to have been bullied, and even turned around and ran away in front of all the distinguished guests! Lin Yizhe's expression was still very calm. He was very satisfied with the "psychological suggestion" he had successfully caused to young Willy, so he smiled generously and said nothing more. At this moment, William I¡¯s face had turned the color of pig liver due to excessive anger. "Your Excellency, I am truly sorry" William I said hoarsely, but he did not finish his words. Lin Yizhe smiled and turned away. "The Emperor of the Qing Dynasty admired the industrial achievements of the Kingdom of Prussia very much, and specifically asked me to visit the Prussian factories. I hope that His Majesty the King can fulfill my wish." Lin Yizhe promptly changed the topic to an aspect that everyone is interested in. Come up and avoid the embarrassment caused by young Willy's crazy words just now. "Of course" William I's face gradually turned peaceful, he smiled, bowed and replied. "Very happy, Your Excellency." Of course Bismarck understood what Lin Yizhe meant by what he said, so he quickly took over and settled the matter. He has always kept the requests and instructions of the old Baron Krupp in mind. "If you are willing, we will properly arrange your itinerary." "Then I'll trouble you, Prime Minister." Lin Yizhe replied with a smile. Hearing that Lin Yizhe agreed, the old Baron Krupp, who was sitting among the Prussian nobles, was elated for a moment. "Your Excellency, Krupp Company has always had a good cooperative relationship with the Qing Empire. Our factory is producing artillery for the Qing Empire Army. You can visit our factory first and we will show you our best products. "Old Krupp seemed to be afraid that this big benefactor would fly away, so he couldn't wait to get up and extended an invitation to Lin Yizhe. "I am very willing, thank you, Your Excellency Baron." Lin Yizhe replied with a smile and bowed. "I believe that Krupp will definitely get more orders from China." Hearing Lin Yizhe's answer, the old Krupp beamed with joy and almost rushed to hug Lin Yizhe. The owners of the shipyards such as Volcan, Germania, and Hicho who were sitting next to Old Krupp all looked jealous. The reception on the yacht ended. After seeing off Lin Yizhe and his party, William I's face turned livid again. He glanced at Crown Prince Frederick and his wife with a gloomy look, and walked into his cabin without saying a word. Crown Prince Frederick¡¯s face also sank. He and his wife looked at each other, Princess Victoria's face turned pale, and they both looked at Bismarck in unison. There was a hint of sympathy in Bismarck's eyes, and he looked helpless. Crown Prince Frederick gritted his teeth, nodded to his wife, and then took long strides towards King William I's cabin. The crown prince and his wife entered the cabin together. William I was sitting at the table with his head lowered. When he heard his son and daughter-in-law coming in, he slowly raised his head. Crown Prince Frederick had never seen such anger in his father's eyes, and he was immediately frightened. "You have seen what happened today. I think you must be as shocked as me." William I said in a voice so cold that it could drop ice slag, "Your son can actually destroy the Qing Dynasty with just one sentence." The imperial envoys had a favorable impression of the Prussian royal family and the entire Prussian kingdom was trying to improve relations with the Qing Empire.All the hard work! I want to ask you, how did he become like this? ! " "Father, I" Even the thunder and lightning in the hands of angry Zeus on Olympia could not cause such fear to Crown Prince Frederick. Crown Prince Frederick's eyes widened, cold sweat dripped from his forehead, and his body was violently shaking. He started to tremble, as if he was about to fall to the ground, foaming at the mouth, "Your Majesty! This is all our responsibility, please don't be angry! We must discipline this child well, and we promise you that this will never happen again! "Princess Victoria hurriedly stepped forward to support her shaky husband and said repeatedly. "I hope your guarantee is effective! otherwise! I will banish him from this country forever! Just pretend he never existed! Do you understand? "William I roared. "Yes! His Majesty! " "You go now! " "yes! His Majesty! " After finally walking out of William's cabin, Crown Prince Frederick seemed to feel suffocated and uncomfortable. He ran to the railing and breathed heavily. Princess Victoria supported him and kept wiping his sweat with a handkerchief. Philip Crown Prince Terry gasped for a long time and finally calmed down. He then angrily walked to Little William's cabin with his wife. Not long after, under the stunned gaze of all the palace waiters, young Willie was raped by Frederick. Prince Lie dragged him into his box. Soon, there were sounds of beatings. "No!" Help! Help¡ª¡ª" Young Willy's screams rang out. The palace attendants looked at each other, hesitating, and no one came forward. Soon, some different sounds of hitting came, which were similar to those of the crown prince. The signature hitting sound was different. The palace attendants immediately understood that it had changed from the "men's singles" of the Crown Prince to the "mixed doubles" of Princess Victoria. Under such circumstances, they, It¡¯s hard to persuade them. Besides, Prince William¡¯s eccentric and withdrawn personality is usually enough to give them a headache. After a while, young Willy¡¯s voice turned from a scream to a hoarse howl, but the crown prince and his wife still didn¡¯t stop. Meaning, and until this moment, the palace waiters did not hear a word from Prince William asking for mercy! The palace waiters decisively chose to ignore it, and they all dispersed. At this moment, no one realized that the scene in front of them was enough. Changing the history of Europe and even the world, and the fate of them and countless Germans. A palace attendant recorded these words in his diary: " This tragic encounter made him (referring to William II) deepen his understanding of the situation. Mr. Lin Yizhe and China's prejudice and hatred of Britain. From this day on, the Chinese and the British were both out-and-out conspirators in his mind. He privately referred to the Chinese envoy as 'Satan', 'ancient snake' and 'evil dragon' in the Bible, his father as a 'tyrant', and his mother and siblings as 'Britain' Colonial Regiment', calling their maternal grandmother Queen Victoria the 'Queen of Hindostan' and saying 'this old woman should have died long ago'. As for himself, he wished that 'the blood of the damned Englishman' could be drained from his veins! Although he has learned to hide his opinions and thoughts, I believe that these concepts have been deeply rooted in his mind" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù Hong Jun¡¯s "Diary of the Envoy to the West": "the Lord Pu hosted a banquet with the royal yacht 'Hansa', and the good intentions were sincere. However, the food was poor and inferior, not like a state banquet, and it seemed to be a slight. After the banquet, they talked freely, and all the kings and ministers of the country said they were willing to make things better. Unexpectedly, the grandson of the king, William, was very critical. Just like the words of a beggar in the market, his parents angrily rebuked them and refused to listen. Later, they were frustrated by Kun Yu's words and ignored them. When he left, there was someone who looked like a madman. The Lord is very ashamed. Looking at the monarchs and ministers of the Pu Kingdom, they are very compatible with each other, but the Prince of Pu is like this, and he is in danger of declining in three generations" " Yu talked to Kun Yu about the poor quality of the food at the state banquet, Kun Yu replied to the king They advocate frugality, use all their wealth to help the army, and keep themselves very simple. Therefore, their hospitality is not as luxurious as that of England and France. Yesterday's banquet was already considered luxurious in their country. I was very surprised, feeling the high aspirations and far-reaching intentions of the monarch and his ministers, so he discussed it with Kunyu and held a banquet on the "Weiyuan" ship to invite the monarchs and ministers of the country back in order to maintain good neighborliness. Kunyu also made the dishes himself to show his sincerity. "In the officer's living room of the "Weiyuan" ship, William I, who was sitting at the dining table, looked at the plates of delicious Chinese dishes brought to the table by Chinese sailors at low prices, and his eyes could not help but widen. As an elder, The monarch, who had been eating pumpernickel bread and sausage for years, felt dizzy when so many delicacies suddenly appeared in front of his eyes. A servant brought by Hong Jun came forward and spoke with a small hand.He took out the dishes on the big plate and brought them to William I one by one, asking him to taste them. William I used a small silver spoon (because the Prussians did not know how to use chopsticks, so the Chinese specially prepared spoons for the guests) to scoop up the fish balls in a small plate, put them in his mouth and chewed them gently. Bismarck saw the king's careful movements. Instead of using a spoon, he forked a fish ball with a fork and put it into his mouth. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! ps: Writer Cui Chenghao: Chinese store names are based on superstitious imperialism. What are they called Gome Electrical Appliances, Jingdong Mall Why not call them Joseon Electrical Appliances, Yangpyong Mall? Ah? shnamurti-z: Isn¡¯t there a gynecological medicine called Sanjin Tablets? Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 180 The Feast of the Chinese Envoys A strange aroma filled Bismarck's mouth, and he felt as if he had returned to his childhood, attending a country drinking party and tasting large skewers of barbecued meatballs. It's just that the taste of the meatballs that impressed him deeply cannot be compared with what he is eating now. Under the guidance of the servant, Bismarck tasted the delicacies that the servant put on the small plate (this method of eating food is according to the Western habit of serving food to each other). These were things he had never eaten before. Something that stimulated his taste buds again and again. Hong Jun looked at the eating postures of the Prussian monarchs and ministers, and smiled at each other with Lin Yizhe, looking quite proud. No wonder Hong Jun is so proud. The delicious Chinese delicacies on this table are all prepared by the chefs he brought. Hong Jun¡¯s chef, whose surname is Ding, is an uncle and nephew. They are famous chefs in his hometown. They are extremely skilled in cooking. Hong Jun has been using it for many years and is extremely proud of him. Hong Jun was a well-known figure in the Qing Dynasty and his family was wealthy. He had always been very particular about food and had a lot of research on it. When he entertains guests at home, many of the dishes he prepares cannot be made outside. This time, the Prussian monarchs and ministers were invited to a banquet. The two famous chefs, under orders from Hong Jun, showed off their skills even more. They not only retained the characteristics of Chinese national cuisine, but also took care of the tastes of foreigners. They insisted on letting the Prussians put their tongues in their mouths. You can't go inside. Lin Yizhe noticed that even Mao Qi, who was always rigid and serious, couldn't help but show surprise on his face after eating several dishes. He actually took several more bites of the two dishes he particularly liked. ¡°This is the delicacy God has given to the world, and I must praise the Almighty Lord!¡± William I tasted more than ten dishes at once, then stopped to wipe his mouth with a napkin and started to admire. "It is not only a real delicacy, but also an exquisite work of art." Bismarck looked at the dishes on the plate that were made of flowers that seemed to be made of meat slices, and he couldn't bear to eat them. A Chinese servant was quick and used chopsticks to put the meat flakes into a small porcelain plate and brought it to Bismarck. Bismarck carefully picked up a meat flower with a fork. When he took it into his mouth, he immediately felt the aroma of meat overflowing and his mouth was full of fat, but the fat was fragrant but not greasy, making him feel extremely delicious. "Excellent!" Bismarck exclaimed sincerely. Seeing Bismarck praising this dish, William I and Moltke also started eating it. After a few meat flowers entered their mouths, they both praised it again and again. Seeing that the Prussian monarchs and ministers unanimously praised the dish "Griddle Pot Chrysanthemum Beef Whip", Hong Jun secretly snickered. The bad temper of the Prussian state banquet dishes was finally gone. "Mr. Lin, Mr. Hong. May I ask what the ingredients of this dish are? If you don't think I'm presumptuous." Bismarck couldn't help but ask. "Yes! I can only confirm that they are meat, but I can't tell what kind of meat they are." William I also said. Hong Jun and Lin Yizhe exchanged glances quickly. Hong Jun also saw a smile in Lin Yizhe's eyes, but he knew that he could never tell the Prussian monarchs and ministers what they were eating. "This dish is made with beef, chicken and duck. It contains the aroma of the three kinds of meat, so it tastes different." Hong Jun replied with a smile. After listening to the interpreter¡¯s explanation, the Prussian monarchs and ministers praised the Chinese chef¡¯s skills at the same time. Then he ate the entire plate of "Griddle Pot Chrysanthemum Beef Whip". ¡°Marshal Long didn¡¯t come, it¡¯s really his loss.¡± William I said to Bismarck with a smile. "I completely agree with your Majesty's statement. I think one day, Marshal Long will regret not attending this banquet." Bismarck sighed. said. After the Chinese mission was invited to Prussia for a goodwill visit, Marshal Long, one of the "Troika", had always been brooding about the "Chinese Magic Box" incident, so he claimed to be ill and refused to meet Lin Yizhe. Wilhelm I and Bismarck were helpless. In fact, William I has always been doubtful about the "Chinese Magic Box" incident. Bismarck "would rather believe that something is true than something that is not true." Moltke did not believe it at all, and at the same time he did not admit that it was someone from the General Staff who leaked the secret. After the Chinese mission was assassinated in Paris, Moltke went to visit Lin Yizhe. After receiving Lin Yizhe's denial of the matter, Moltke immediately reported it to Berlin. William I and Bismarck no longer believed in the legend of the "Chinese Magic Box", but Long was the only one who was still brooding about the matter. The "troika" has still not returned to normal operation. That's why William I had such emotion at today's feast. "Eating Chinese food is indeed the most wonderful taste enjoyment." Mao Qi said, "No wonder those captains who have been to China are hopelessly in love with Chinese food. To use a Chinese saying they learned, it is called 'well-deserved' .¡± ¡°?Chinese people pay attention to adapting measures to local conditions and starting from the simple to the complex. Using the simplest ingredients to create the most wonderful delicacies is what Chinese chefs dream of. Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "If you don't object, I will personally dedicate to you a new dish that I have just created in the past few days to express my respect for His Majesty the King, Your Excellency the Prime Minister and Your Excellency the General." The ingredients are very simple. As for the taste, I believe you will make your own judgment later. " Lin Yizhe stood up as he spoke, nodded to the Prussian monarchs, and then left the banquet. When he heard that Lin Yizhe deliberately placed himself alongside the king and prime minister, Mao Qi was very moved. He stared blankly at the young man's leaving figure. Sighing secretly in his heart, Lin Yizhe came back not long after, holding a round porcelain plate in his hand, filled with fragrant small pieces of meat, accompanied by red peppers and golden peanuts. Lin Yizhe personally placed the plates in front of the Prussian monarchs and ministers, then took the small plates, filled three plates with spoons, and personally delivered them to the Prussian monarchs and ministers for them to taste. When the small plate of delicious food was about to be placed in front of Mao Qi, Mao Qi, who was flattered, stood up, took the dish with both hands, and said, "Thank you very much!" " William I first took a deep breath of the aroma emanating from the dish, then took a spoonful of meat with a small spoon, put it in his mouth, and chewed it carefully. " Bismarck and Moltke did not eat immediately, but carefully Observing the reaction of William I, William I chewed a few mouthfuls, his eyes suddenly widened, his face suddenly turned red, and he looked very excited. When Bismarck and Moltke saw the King of Prussia, there were beads of sweat on the tip of his nose. William I couldn't help but be secretly surprised. He swallowed the food in his mouth and opened his mouth to speak, but his lips trembled a few times, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he scooped another spoonful of meat into his mouth and put it down. While holding the spoon, he extended his thumb to express his admiration. Seeing the king's reaction, Bismarck and Moltke immediately took a spoonful of meat from their respective plates and put it into their mouths carefully. Watching their reactions, there were beads of sweat on Bismarck and Moltke's foreheads. After they swallowed the meat in their mouths, they couldn't wait to take a glass of champagne and take a sip. After drinking, the two of them drank. Like their king, he did not stop talking. It was obvious that the Prussian monarchs and ministers greatly appreciated this delicious dish. After finishing the delicious food on the plate, William I asked for another dish. After finishing this delicious dish, he asked for another dish. He stopped, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and then took a towel to wipe the sweat from his face. ¡°I have never tasted such spicy food, but the taste is really irresistible. William I looked at Lin Yizhe and said, "What is the name of this delicious dish?" How is it made? can you tell me? " "The name of this delicious dish is 'Sauce-fried Chicken'. It uses rooster meat as the main ingredient and is cooked with auxiliary ingredients such as chili pepper and peanuts. This delicacy is a traditional Chinese delicacy. It is spicy in the mouth. The tenderness of the chicken is combined with the crispiness of the peanuts. The spicy flavor is strong and the meat is smooth and crispy. I thought you might like it, so I took the liberty to make it and give it to you to try. " Lin Yizhe replied with a smile. "I really like this delicious dish. Although it is very spicy, the spiciness makes me feel comfortable. Moreover, this delicious dish makes me understand a truth. "William I said. "When William I said this, Bismarck and Moltke stopped the forks and spoons in their hands and looked at their king. "When I first tasted this delicacy, it tasted very spicy, which made people very happy. It's not something you're used to, but after you stick with it for a while, you'll feel its aroma, and because it's tender and delicious, the original spiciness not only doesn't make you feel uncomfortable as it did at first, but actually enhances its taste. "William I said seriously, "If you give up eating this delicacy because it tastes very spicy, you will not be able to taste the delicious food later. In other words, we cannot ignore the possible victory later because of the initial setbacks. When we persist until the real victory is achieved, we may find that it was the previous setbacks that added to the glory of victory. So, I think, this is what Mr. Lin is telling us through this delicious dish. " "I admire your Majesty's wisdom very much. Lin Yizhe stood up with a smile, bowed respectfully to William I, then raised his wine glass and said to all the guests, "Let us drink to the health of His Majesty the King and the strength and prosperity of the Kingdom of Prussia!" " All the guests stood up to raise their glasses and drank together, pushing the atmosphere of the banquet to the climax. After several rounds of wine, even though they drank champagne, the Prussian monarchs and ministers, who had never drunk so much wine, were a little tipsy. .  "Mr. Lin, I have been thinking just now, how wonderful it would be if you were a Prussian!" William I, who was somewhat drunk, said loudly to Lin Yizhe after drinking another glass of champagne. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster! ps: In the animal long-distance running competition, as soon as the starting gun was fired, the lion, tiger, horse, and rabbit rushed out like flying, and the snails also started to set off. After a while, running in The people in front were tired and looked for a place to rest. The snails were very excited after seeing it through the telescope and said to their companions: They have no strength and they can't move. Now we are the only ones who are still moving forward. We are the only one in the world. It shows that our posture is the most correct, please don¡¯t be proud! Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 181 The Meridian Gate Punishes Evil "Thank you, the omnipresent God, for guiding me out of my confusion through the words of you, the smartest and wisest guest from the far East." Although William I was already a little drunk, he immediately understood the meaning of Lin Yizhe's words. Deeply, "Thank you! Mr. Lin." Bismarck cast Lin Yizhe a very touching glance because he was moved. He turned his head and looked at Mao Qi, and was surprised to find that Mao Qi, who had always been indifferent to emotions and anger, The expression on his face was extremely excited, and his body was even shaking slightly. "I propose a toast to the health of our distinguished friend who has come from afar." Moltke felt Bismarck looking at him. He calmed down, raised the goblet filled with champagne, and said in a slightly hoarse voice. "Cheers to the health of His Majesty the King, the Prime Minister and the General, and to the friendship between the Qing Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia!" Lin Yizhe raised his glass with a smile. "Cheers!" "Cheers!" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Hong Jun's "Diary of the Envoy to the West": "Kiel's affairs are over, and the emperor and his subjects return to Beijing first. , leaving the prince and his wife to accompany them, we took the train to Berlin at 11 o'clock. At 3 o'clock on the 21st, we drove to Berlin. The buildings along the way were as smooth as Paris. Later, Lord Pu sent a chariot and the first-class admiral to take Qin Xianjun to live in the palace, and the Lord came to pay his respects in person. He sat and talked for a long time, and ordered a boat and carriage to tour the scenery of the lake and the island. On the 13th, Lord Pu asked to watch the drill of his army division, so he went with Kunyu. He saw that his army division was extremely powerful. The artillery team, cavalry team, and infantry were all neat and sharp, and they could be said to be the best among the countries in the West. . Before I arrived in Europe, I thought France was the strongest country in Europe, but the French army was defeated by it and the country was ravaged. How could it be so when we saw it today? The North German states did not become a big country overnight The Prime Minister invited celebrities from all walks of life to visit the factory. Kunyu and Yu went to the Krupp Factory to see the cannons of various sizes. . They were all very sophisticated, and the manufacturer was interested in selling his new breech-loaded gun to China. Kun Yu said that although his gun was excellent, the breech block was slightly lacking, and it would be possible to use an English breech block to make up for it. It became popular all over the world. The owner of the factory, Baron Krupp, expressed his willingness to trial-manufacture this gun for China. Kunyu ordered one hundred Krupp-type seven-and-a-half-year (75 mm) camp guns. Both the Prime Minister and the factory owner were very happy. , Prime Minister Pu strictly asked Keshi to pay close attention to ensuring the quality of the cannon and not delaying the construction period. Kunyu also purchased a 50-ton steam hammer machine from the Ke FactoryI saw a lot of equipment made by Pu Guo Factory. From the cannons to the tools for daily use, they are all very strong. The people of Gap are rigorous and rigid in their work. This time, because of the weakness of the navy, the country was defeated by the law. However, the trend of unifying Germany cannot be stopped" "On the 28th, Prime Minister Pu also invited to visit various shipyards. Qin Xian felt his hospitality. I have not yet given my life, but now I am planning to return to England after visiting all the factories, and pick up the crew and return to China together Everything on this trip is due to the great blessing of the country, and it is all appropriate, so I can cherish my memory" ¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Beijing, Forbidden City, Zhongcui Palace. "Sister, please see, these treasures are all brought back by envoys from Britain and France." The Empress Dowager Cixi pointed to the treasures from the Yuanmingyuan collection placed on several cases, and said to the Empress Dowager Ci'an with a smile. . Ci'an's eyes swept over the golden pagodas, golden Buddha statues, jade ornaments and bronzes placed there one by one, and finally fell on the calligraphy and painting. Ci'an didn't like luxury by nature, but she was extremely fond of calligraphy and painting. Although the expression on her face seemed very peaceful and peaceful, Cixi, who knew her character, knew that at this moment, her heart was in turmoil. Ci'an stared at the seals of the calligraphy and paintings, and casually pulled out a book with a yellow cover. Cixi was a little excited when she saw the four words written in the black box in the upper left corner of the cover of the book. Those four words are clearly "Yongle Dadian"! "This "Yongle Dadian" was also obtained from foreigners?" Ci'an asked, turning the pages of the book gently with his hands. "Reporting to the Empress Dowager, this "Yongle Dadian" was retrieved from England by the envoy this time, totaling forty-five volumes." Liu Chengyin quickly replied, "Because the envoy was invited to visit Prussia again, in order to prevent it from being lost , so we sent these treasures back by ship first." "Lin Kunyu is really careful in his work." Ci'an nodded slightly, his eyes still on the page, "It should be noted that this time when the national treasure is returned, you cannot just think about pearls, jade, and gold. These ancient books should also be sought after. " "He is really careful in his work," Cixi said with a smile, "It is not easy for him to do this job. He even suffered an assassin in the capital of France. It exploded, but fortunately there was no danger."Has Italy handed over those criminals?" Ci'an raised his eyebrows, put down the book in his hand, and asked. "Hand it back. Those criminals from Italy who were handed over to the Qing Dynasty were also put on the ship and transported back." " Ci Xi said. " These unscrupulous madmen dare to assassinate our envoys of the Qing Dynasty. They should be punished for their crimes. Ci'an said seriously, "We have to let foreigners know how powerful we are. If not, I'm afraid things like this will happen again in the future." " "What my sister is saying is that the Ministry of Punishment has been sternly interrogated, and in accordance with international public law, a shooting will be carried out at the Meridian Gate, and foreign envoys will be ordered to observe it to show the majesty and law of the Celestial Empire. "Cixi told Ci'an how to deal with the Italian murderers. "That's very good. Ci'an nodded and said, "Those foreign envoys are used to being domineering. This time, I will teach them a lesson." " "When the time comes, there may be gunshots coming. My sister will give her a warning first, lest the gunshots suddenly go off and surprise my sister. Cixi reminded Ci'an with a smile. "It's not like you and I have experienced things before. It's just a few gunshots. It's like setting off a firecracker. There's nothing scary about it." " Ci'an smiled and shook his head, indicating that it didn't matter. " Different from the two empress dowagers who were chatting and laughing, the Qingliu officials who were ordered to watch the execution in the Meridian Square at this time, like the foreign envoys present, all had a serious look on their faces. The Meridian Gate is the main entrance of the Forbidden City, located on the north-south axis of the Forbidden City. This gate faces the sun and is located at Ziwu, so it is called the Meridian Gate. There are neatly arranged verandahs on both sides of each gate. The east, west and north city platforms are connected and surround a square square. The north gate tower is nine rooms wide and there are ten verandahs on the east and west city platforms. Three rooms are arranged southwards from both sides of the gate tower, shaped like wild goose wings, also known as wild goose wing towers. There is a majestic Meridian Gate with double eaves and spires at the north and south ends of the east and west wild goose wing towers, like three mountains surrounding it. It has five protruding peaks and is majestic, so it is commonly known as the Five Phoenix Tower. The Meridian Gate is divided into upper and lower parts, with a pier at the bottom and three doors in the middle. There are two gates on each side, commonly known as "three bright and five dark piers". There are horse paths for going up and down the city platform. Each of the five door openings has its own purpose: the middle gate is for the exclusive use of the emperor. In addition, only during the emperor's wedding, the queen's wedding sedan can enter the palace through the middle gate. The top pick, second place winner, and top pick in the palace examination can also enter the palace through the middle gate. After announcing the results of the palace examination, you can leave the palace through the middle gate. The east side gate is for the entrance and exit of the royal family. The two gates are only opened when large-scale events are held. There are square pavilions with double eaves and pointed roofs on the roof of the verandah. There are three bell and drum pavilions on both sides of the main building. Whenever the emperor comes to worship in the Temple of Heaven and Earth, the bells are rung, and when he worships in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, the drums are played. Every major event, the emperor would give spring cakes on the Beginning of Spring, cold cakes on the Dragon Boat Festival, and flower cakes on the Double Ninth Festival, and important ceremonies such as issuing the calendar for the following year would be held at the Meridian Gate every year. 1. The "Announcement of the New Year" ceremony for the next year's almanac should be held at the Meridian Gate. In the event of a major war and the army's triumph, a "Prisoner Presentation Ceremony" to present prisoners of war to the emperor would be held at the Meridian Gate. In the Ming Dynasty, the emperor punished ministers. The "Tingzhang" was also held at the Meridian Gate. It was just a symbolic beating at first, and later it developed into beating people to death. In fact, in the Qing Dynasty, the gate of the imperial palace was extremely strict. , the prisoner was not beheaded here, but had to be taken to a place of execution such as Chai Market or Vegetable Market. But today, Meridian Square really served as an execution ground. A lowly servant, but now he wants the lives of three people from the Yi Kingdom to pay for it. If the news spreads out, it will definitely chill the hearts of all the barbarians and criticize our heaven for being narrow-minded. " "The sage said: 'People are born with good nature. He showed that he could do good, so he established a king to do good to him. This was God's will." The emperor is the lord of the four seas, and the barbarians are in court. They also yearn for the beauty of heaven and have a heart for good. The emperor is holy and righteous. If he governs the world with benevolence and harmonizes the four barbarians, then the world will be grateful for virtue and will naturally influence stubborn evil. Broadcast his teachings beyond the eight deserts, and spread his benevolence to the nine surroundings. Courtesy to the foreign barbarians, the above-mentioned moral words Zhang Suihua, is the consistent national policy of our country. The former emperors all upheld the courtesy of mercy to show the court's forbearance and tenderness, but now they want to kill the barbarians at the Meridian Gate to show intimidation. It is really putting the cart before the horse! "Prince Gong heard the discussion of the Qingliu officials headed by Song and Jin from a distance, and couldn't help but sneer. "The Yi people have a human face and a beast's heart. If they are strong, they will be bandits. If they are weak, they will be humble. They do not care about kindness and righteousness. From the perspective of ancient times, this is its nature. Since they came to our country as envoys, there have been very few people who have not caused trouble. It can be seen that enlightenment and kindness are not enough to appreciate them. Virtue is used to soften China, and punishment is used to threaten foreigners. Even if they are not shackled, they should be punished. Some Qingliu officials also expressed objections, "Wanting to influence people to appreciate kindness is like playing the harp to an ox. Instead of trying to influence people to be benevolent, it is better to punish them with force." The emperor's intentions can be described as good. ¡±   ps: I had a fight with my brother some time ago and I took advantage of the situation and beat him up. Recently, he watches "Detective Conan" every day. He has watched more than 400 episodes, and the way he looks at me becomes more and more wrong. I want to ask, is it too late for me to apologize to him? Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 182: Overt and Covert Struggles These words sounded quite pleasant to Prince Gong. He took a look and saw that the speaker was Zhang Peilun, editor of the Hanlin Academy. [This article comes from] Thinking that there are still some sober-minded people among the Qingliu people, Prince Gong's mood became a little better. Prince Gong withdrew his gaze from the Qingliu people. He turned his head and looked at the seats where the foreign envoys were sitting. As he expected, the seat of the Italian minister was empty. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????: At this time, they were all sitting on chairs, chatting leisurely, as if they were not at all uneasy about the Europeans who were to be executed today. The foreign reporters present were greatly surprised. After the Second Opium War ended and China was forced to sign the Treaty of Beijing, foreigners enjoyed extraterritorial rights in China. The rationale of the Western powers is that so-called "uncivilized" countries such as China, Egypt, Japan, Morocco, Iran, Thailand and Turkey are unable to conduct fair trials, and therefore must adopt coercive methods to protect the unilateral extraterritorial rights of expatriates. Therefore, Western consuls are granted the right to handle all civil and criminal cases related to their own citizens, that is, consular jurisdiction. This type of extraterritoriality is actually a serious violation of the sovereignty of the country where it is located, and it has naturally been strongly opposed by the people of the country where it is located. However, when the news came out that the three Italian criminals who assassinated the Chinese envoys were extradited to China for trial, the Chinese government and the public were extremely proud, and the ministers of various countries in China were in an uproar. They believed that this was an interference with extraterritorial rights, and they all Call your home government to express your opposition and hope that the government will respond accordingly. To the surprise of various ministers stationed in China. This time, the governments of various countries did not have ministers to support them (except the Italian government). For example, the US Minister Samuel Wells Williams wrote a letter asking the US government "whether it is appropriate for the Chinese government to try Italian prisoners." US Secretary of State Hamilton Fish ( Fish's answer was: "Both the President and I believe that there is nothing inappropriate in doing so. The Chinese envoy is a representative of the Chinese government. He is visiting on behalf of the Chinese emperor himself. Any terrorist acts against him will be punished." As against the Chinese Emperor himself, no national government or diplomatic institution has the right to protect any foreigner who is accused by the Chinese government of committing such a serious crime and enjoys consular jurisdiction, and this atrocity occurred on Chinese territory. According to relevant treaties and laws, criminals should not enjoy this right, so the U.S. government believes that the Chinese government¡¯s request is legitimate.¡± Of course, the U.S. Secretary of State also pointed out: ¡°The Chinese government¡¯s trial of Italian prisoners is also unreasonable. Relevant treaties and laws should be abided by. Foreigners cannot be treated according to some extremely barbaric traditions in China's local criminal law. We need to pay attention to the trial of this case and ensure that the prisoners are treated fairly and nothing like "Xia Gong" will happen. "The horrific torture of foreigners in the incident" Other governments, represented by Britain and France, have generally agreed with the U.S. government in their replies to their ministers in China. It cannot but be said that Lin Yizhe's actions in Europe This public relations operation was truly outstanding. After it is difficult to convince the government of the country on legal grounds. The ministers of various countries in China played the "morality" card again, believing that if China were to conduct the trial, "the three Italians would inevitably be tortured inhumanely by the Chinese and eventually executed with cruel methods." In fact. Not only are the ministers in China concerned about the humane treatment of prisoners, some newspapers in Italy and the United States have begun to describe the inhumane treatment of three Italians in Chinese prisons in the horrific way of reporting on "Jack the Ripper": " ¡­The Chinese took the three Italians back to Beijing, where they were tortured for two days¡ªsome say three days. They made the Italians kneel on iron chains and pierce their legs with wooden bars. Standing on the wooden bars, the nails of the three Italians were pulled out. They tied iron chains on the Italians' wrists and poured boiling water on them until the iron chains were embedded. Bones. They clamped down on the Italian's tongue. They crushed the most sensitive parts of the Italian's body. Among all the tortures that were worse than death, the executioner's sword became the most pleasurable" Once the carefully described article with copper engravings was published, it caused an uproar among the parliaments of various countries. However, as reminded by Lin Yizhe's telegram, regarding the "humanitarian" issues that foreigners were most worried about, the Prime Minister's Yamen of the Qing Empire performed quite well. , specially sent a note to the ministers of various countries, guaranteeing that "the public law of all nations should be followed" and "there will be no abuse", and allowed reporters from various countries to visit prisoners in prison, observe the prisoners' living conditions and draw pictures (photography technology was not widely used at that time, mainly It¡¯s a copper engraving). Soon, the publication of these news subsided.There are various current speculations and discussions that are very detrimental to China¡¯s international image. By this time, the ministers from various countries stationed in China finally had nothing to say. After a week of public trials, in the face of various facts, the three Italian murderers finally admitted their crimes, but insisted that they were not instructed or hired by any government. "They did this terrible thing solely for the purpose of Destroy the relationship between France and the Kingdom of Italy, hoping that the death of the Chinese envoy will prompt a renewed war between France and the Kingdom of Italy, use the power of France to overthrow the corrupt and incompetent Italian government, and establish a 'young Italy' There are more than one prisoner in court. Slogans such as "Long live Mazzini!" and "Long live young Italy!" made the Chinese judges at a loss, so that the trial was often interrupted" After the truth of the case was revealed, the Ministry of Justice reported the results of the case to the court. The approval came quickly, "According to the public laws of all countries, the prisoners will be shot and tortured at the Meridian Gate, and envoys from various countries will be invited to watch the executions to set the record straight." Hence the scene today. After a while, a group of Chinese soldiers carrying rifles, wearing tasseled hats and uniforms appeared. These were the infantry of the Shenji Battalion. Their steps were very neat, and the weapons they carried were also It is no longer a shotgun that makes foreigners laugh when they see it, but a real rifle. "These are the Chinese emperor's guards. I don't know if they can use their weapons well. I heard that the Chinese don't even know numbers. I am suspicious of their marksmanship." British Minister Wade noted After receiving the weapons of the Chinese soldiers, he smiled and said to the French Minister Froy next to him, "I am really worried about those Italians, how many shots they have to take before they die." "Mr. Wade, I I don¡¯t think you should doubt the performance of the American Remington rifles.¡± American Minister Williams heard what Witoma said and said from the side, ¡°As far as I know, the rifles used by these Chinese Royal Guard soldiers were purchased from the United States by Governor Li Hongzhang. The latest Remington rifle, his Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau has also been able to produce Remington rifles." He said, turning to look at the Chinese soldiers, "Even as you said, those Italians. You won¡¯t feel much pain.¡± ¡°The performance of the Xia Saibo rifle made in France is not inferior to that of the Remington rifle. It¡¯s just because the governor of Zhili is closer to Beijing than other provinces, so it takes advantage of it.¡± Refu. After listening to the words of the American minister, Li said not to be outdone, "Now, the gun factory under the Fuzhou Shipping Bureau (referring to the Shipbuilding Gun Institute) has been able to produce the new French Chassebaud rifle. I think the French will soon The Xiasebo rifle will occupy the army market in the southern provinces of China." Hearing that the words of Refuli and Williams seemed to show off the military cooperation between France and the United States, Wytoma's face became a little ugly. stand up. "Good luck to those three poor Italians." Witoma said in a sarcastic tone, "If they really can't end their suffering right away, I would be happy to lend the pistol to the Chinese." Russia, Prussia and Austria, etc. The envoys from several countries burst out laughing after hearing what Witoma said. Prince Gong heard the bursts of mocking laughter coming from the foreign envoys' table, and he couldn't help but feel a little angry. Wen Xiang noticed the anger on his face and pulled Prince Gong's sleeves. Prince Gong glared at the foreign minister. The envoys glanced at each other and sat on their chairs. Soon, three wooden-wheeled prison cars appeared. American Minister Williams raised his binoculars and was surprised to see that the three Italians were not wearing heavy shackles, but all squatting in the cars, looking at ease and contentment. Several Chinese soldiers stepped forward to open the prison van, and three Italian prisoners stepped out. Their bodies were not tied up like those often encountered by Chinese prisoners, and there were no brands on their backs. They were still wearing suits and were very neat. Their hair and faces were also neat. They have been modified, and there is no trace of abuse. Only the handcuffs and shackles on their bodies, as well as their heavy steps, remind people of their true identity. The three Italians were brought to stand in front of the execution column. At this time, a Chinese official waved. Several ministers noticed that a bearded priest wearing a black robe and holding a cross walked into the execution ground and came to the Italians. before. Seeing that the Chinese actually called a priest for the three Italian prisoners to pray for their last confession, Williams showed approval, and there was a low noise among the foreign reporters watching the execution. Some people took out their paintbrushes and started sketching on the drawing board. ps: Some things can ruin your entire life once you encounter them. A girl who works as a bank colleague once went to see a client in a remote area. When she was waiting for the elevator, there were three young men who looked like gangsters next to her. She wanted to take a ride but didn't care. It happened that the elevator broke down and trapped them for half an hour. She She said it was the darkest period of her life because those three bitches passed through the elevator mirror.After taking one look at her, he sat down in a circle to fight the landlords and never looked at her again. Please collect it! Please recommend! beg! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 183 "Legal Aid" Dockyard The priest prayed to the three Italians respectively. After they kissed the cross, the priest walked away with a sad look on his face. Several Chinese soldiers came forward and tied the three Italians tightly to the execution pole with ropes. superior. After the binding was completed, they retreated. A group of Chinese soldiers stepped forward, took off the rifles from their shoulders, and began to load bullets under the command of an officer. Seeing the Chinese soldiers loading bullets skillfully and raising their guns at the officer's command, American Minister Williams couldn't help but glance at Wade, who deliberately pretended not to see it and stared at the execution place. Seeing the Chinese firing squad raising their guns, the three Italians suddenly shouted in Italian. "Long live Mazzini!" "Long live young Italy!" "God bless Italy!" After the Italians shouted the slogans over and over, the rifles of the Chinese firing squad rang out, and the rifles of the Chinese soldiers sprayed out long white plumes. Smoke suddenly erupted from the bodies of the three Italians, and clouds of blood mist suddenly burst out. Their bodies suddenly froze, then twitched in pain a few times, and then stopped moving. "None of their bullets were wasted." Williams looked at the three Italian prisoners who had been beaten into a honeycomb, and said to himself, but also seemed to be telling Wade. What Williams said is absolutely correct. This time, the Chinese Royal Execution Team truly managed to fire every bullet. Every bullet fired from the rifle landed firmly on the Italian prisoners. The reason why this happened is because this Meridian Gate execution was of great publicity nature. Prince Gong issued a strict order not to miss a single hit, and the prisoner could not die happily, which made foreigners laugh. The Shenji Battalion did not dare to neglect and specially selected elite soldiers for training. Today's efforts were finally not in vain. After hearing what Williams said, Wade's face remained expressionless, but in his heart, he was secretly angry. At this time, the Chinese officials who were imprisoning had already come forward to inspect the body. At this time, a specially invited foreign doctor also came forward to inspect the body and confirmed that the prisoner was dead. Several French Catholics in Beijing, led by the priest Come forward with a stretcher. The corpses were placed on the stretcher, covered with white cloth, and then the three corpses were carried out of the execution ground. At this time, the Chinese execution team also put away their guns and lined up, turned around and ran away. Seeing that the execution was over, ministers and reporters from various countries also left the meeting. soon. Reports about the Meridian Gate Shooting appeared in major newspapers. ??For ordinary Chinese people in this era, they now only feel proud and proud, thinking that the execution of foreigners this time has enhanced the prestige of the Chinese people and hurt the face of the foreigners. They did not realize that from this day onwards, it meant the return of their country's sovereignty. After the news is published. Foreigners in China generally believe that this incident indirectly undermines the extraterritorial rights enjoyed by Westerners in China and will lead to the return of China's local judicial power. While they denounced the Italian government's weakness and incompetence, they were also dissatisfied with their own government's compromise with the Chinese government. Wytoma was a noted expansionist and later wrote to the British Prime Minister and Parliament. He insisted that "this special incident will affect the status of foreigners in China." Some members of the British Parliament also raised questions about this. In order to prevent the opposition in the Parliament from taking the opportunity to attack the government, the British Prime Minister made a carefully worded statement In response, he emphasized that "this is just a special case that happened in Europe. It will not have any impact on the activities of foreigners in China." This possible storm was resolved invisible. This incident reflects the differences between European governments and their envoys stationed in China, as well as foreign policy disputes. The expansionist envoys in China do not want to miss any incident. In order to seize more space for their own interests in East Asia, the attitude of the governments of various countries on this incident is opposite to that of the ministers. This not only reflects the differences in political opinions, but also reflects the needs of domestic political struggles. This incident became the focus of people's attention for a period of time and caused a sensation. For China, there is a huge benefit: in a large number of reports, China's international image of being barbaric, backward, and treacherous has been shattered, and replaced by a moderate, enlightened, and stable impression. The performance of the Prime Minister's Office in this incident has also greatly changed foreigners' image of this institution that is quite criticized in China. Of course, what the outside world cannot know is that the Prime Minister's Yamen was able to make such careful arrangements in this incident, which was entirely due to the constant reminders of the young Chinese envoy in Europe who was also the party involved in this case. Fuzhou, Mawei Port. It is late autumn, and the flowers and trees on Luoxing Mountain are luxuriant and the scenery is pleasant. Towering ancient banyan trees stand close to each other, lush and green, like a green city wall surrounding the towering ancient pagoda. Shen Baozhen climbed up the steps from the tower and reached the top of the tower. His field of vision suddenly broadened and he felt relaxed and happy. Looking around,?Looking at the scenery on both sides of the Minjiang River, taking a close look at the new construction of the port area, you can have a panoramic view of the brightly colored pictures, the water and sky are the same color, and the mountains are beautiful and new. Luoxing Pagoda was built in the Song Dynasty. Because the tower protrudes from the mountain and stands in the water, with the main pillar and the water vortex, it is like "grinding the heart", so it is also called the "heart-grinding tower". During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Luoxing Tower was knocked down by the sea wind. During the Tianqi period, the famous scholar Xu Bo and others advocated reconstruction. The rebuilt stone pagoda has seven floors and eight corners, nine feet high, and a base diameter of nearly three feet. There are arches on each floor, which can be climbed up. There are stone railings and water lining outside. There are eight Buddhas on the corner of the eaves. There are bells hanging under the corners. When the sea breeze blows, they make a tinkling sound, which is very pleasant to the ear. Luoxing Tower is an internationally recognized navigation beacon and the gateway symbol of the Minjiang River. Whenever foreign ships coming to China arrive at the sea off Mawei, Fuzhou and see Luoxing Tower from a distance, they will cheer "wer (China Tower)!" The internationally recognized transliteration (amoy) is also the Fuzhou dialect. Luoxing Tower faces Majiao at the foot of Maxian Mountain across the water. The tides on this section of the river are ever-changing, especially during the August tide. "A lone boat goes out to the sea, and suddenly the whole world is white. The waves are three thousand feet, and the stone horses are invisible." This is why Lin Shibi in the Ming Dynasty wrote a poem "Hengjiang Crossing the Head of Yunshuidong" , The white horse captures the autumn wind. The mountains are spraying with snow, just like Qiantang in the middle of August." It is a wonder to compare the tide watching at Luoxing Pagoda with the tide watching in Qiantang, Hangzhou in the middle of August. Luoxing Tower is in a dangerous situation. "Surrounded by mountains and locked at every level, it is the most advantageous area in the seven provinces." At that time, Qi Jiguang's general Yin Feng guarded Mawei and attacked Japanese pirates. Later, Zheng Chenggong also built a fort in Beiluoxing Tower to train navy, and now it is used as a ship administration and coastal defense. Luoxing Tower can be said to be a historical witness of China's coastal defense. And now, a project that is crucial to China¡¯s coastal defense, the Qingzhou Shipyard, has finally started construction! Standing on the top of Luoxing Tower, Shen Baozhen could not hide the excitement in his heart while overlooking the crowded Qingzhou Shipyard construction site. Luoxing Tower and Qingzhou are two adjacent places. Luoxing was originally an island isolated in the water. The east side of the island was silted up to form a grass island. Luoxing is famous for its Luoxing Tower, while the green islands are mostly unknown. This place was formed by siltation and covered with green grass. It was first called "Grass Island" and later "Green Island". Originally there were only a dozen residents here, but now it has become extremely lively because it has become a major shipyard. Since the dock is located close to the side of Luoxing Island, it can be seen from the top of Luoxing Tower. "Now, our Qing Dynasty finally has its own dock!" Wu Zhongxiang looked at the busy dock construction site and was very excited. "This dock can start construction, thanks to Kun Yu." Shen Baozhen sighed, "I just hope he can return safely." When the news of Lin Yizhe's assassination in Paris came out, Shen Baozhen was so frightened and worried that he fell ill. Fortunately, Lin Yizhe borrowed The Rothschild family's telegraph line and messenger reported Chen Wan's safety in time. Shen Baozhen breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that he was safe and sound. From that day on, he prayed to the portrait of his father-in-law Lin Zexu every day. , hoping that he would protect Lin Yizhe and return safely as soon as possible. "It's not easy to think about it. France and Paris were bombed. Now it seems that the bomb was not in vain." Wu Zhongxiang said with a wry smile, "Kunyu's mission this time is very difficult and dangerous. I'm afraid that when he comes back, Only then can we find out. "As the brother-in-law of the shipping manager Ti Tiao and Shen Baozhen, Wu Zhongxiang and Lin Yizhe are also close, so the two are usually close. This time Lin Yizhe went to Europe, and Shilin was constantly insulting him. Wu Zhongxiang was worried about his behavior. While impeachment was under way, he was worried about his health and safety. The assassination of Lin Yizhe in Paris only intensified his worries. Wu Zhongxiang only hoped that he could return safely from this errand, and was not actually concerned about whether Lin Yizhe's mission could achieve diplomatic results. But what he never expected was that the shipyard, which had been unable to start construction due to financial problems, would be solved by Lin Yizhe by obtaining "legal aid". Since the French Emperor Napoleon IV followed his father's will and ordered "to complete this dock construction project with high quality, speed and efficiency", French funds, machines and technical personnel were in place in a short period of time. The shipowners were overjoyed. Ground was immediately broken. As of today, only a few months have passed, but the dock project has progressed rapidly and has begun to take shape. "As long as I can come back safely, it will be fine." Shen Baozhen turned his eyes to the sea in the distance, with a look of hope in his eyes. On the dark blue sea, a merchant ship flying the French tricolor flag is entering the port. Since the cooperation between the shipping administration and France has become increasingly close, such merchant ships have always appeared in Mawei Port from time to time. "What is this ship carrying?" Shen Baozhen looked at the French freighter and asked casually. "I think the thick steel plates from the French Schneider Factory have arrived." Wu Zhongxiang thought for a moment and then replied. PS: I saw a courier leaning on the side of the road, holding a copy of "Li Zicheng" and reading it. I was very touched at first and thought he was really eager to learn, but then I felt something was wrong and I quickly??It¡¯s not good to read this book Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 184 "Chaowu" and "Chengqing" were born together "Are these thick steel plates used to build ironclad ships?" Shen Baozhen looked at the French freighter with its whistle blowing, and seemed a little excited. "Exactly, the seven-thousand-and-a-half-thick steel plates purchased last time were too thin and not suitable for building large ships. So this time Kunyu pre-ordered fifteen-thousand-thousand-thick steel plates at the Schneider Factory as a reserve until the machinery and equipment are complete and the shipyard is ready. , Once the labor is mastered, we can start building iron-clad ships." Wu Zhongxiang was very excited when he thought about the prospects of shipping. "Is it because we suddenly started building an iron-clad ship that we are unable to do so?" Shen Baozhen thought for a while and said. "Yes, with the current strength of the shipping administration, gunboats and patrol boats of about 3,000 tons are not a problem. However, large ships of more than 5,000 tons will still take time and require the assistance of French foreign technicians. And At present, various provinces need a lot of ships for coastal defense. Kunyu's idea is to trial-build a 5,000-ton armored patrol ship (that is, an armored cruiser), and then use this as a basis to build a large armored ship. The project is huge and requires a lot of ships. There are many uses, so steel materials and iron parts must be stored in advance,¡± Wu Zhongxiang said. "That's very good." Shen Baozhen thought of the ups and downs that the shipyard had experienced since its establishment and Lin Yizhe's efforts and hardships for the shipyard, and she missed him more and more. "Father, the auspicious time has come." Shen Baozhen's eldest son Shen Weiqing came to his side and reminded him. Because today is the day when two ships of the same class of "Weiyuan", "Chaowu" and "Chengqing", are launched. Shen Weiqing, 30 years old, is Shen Baozhen¡¯s eldest son and now also works as a shipping agent. He was the right-hand man of Wu Zhongxiang who was promoted by the shipping administration. Shen Baozhen nodded, and Wu Zhongxiang walked down the stairs, leaving Luo Xing Pagoda, and went to the Mazu Temple in the back mountain - Shipzheng Tianhou Palace to worship. The initiator of the Mawei Shipbuilding Tianhou Palace was Shen Baozhen. The construction of the Tianhou Palace started in the spring of 1868 and was completed in the summer. It cost 3,082 taels of silver. After the completion, the Tianhou Palace was painted with painted pillars and carved beams. Majestic and majestic. The all-wood structure of Thean Hou Temple has a total construction area of ??about 1,000 square meters. The overall layout of the building is one axis, two entrances, and the second entrance is the gate tower. The lower atrium is the stage, the upper atrium is the worship pavilion; the second entrance is the central hall, which is magnificent. , dedicated to three statues of Mazu, Chen Jinggu and Liu Qiniang. The beams and columns of the upper and lower atriums, main hall, and Kuixin Pavilion are all made of black gold wood collected from Taiwan, and the carved parts are camphor wood. The Mazu statue is painted using Fuzhou's traditional bodiless lacquerware technology and is painted with mineral colors that have not faded for thousands of years. The glossiness of hand-bonded gold is comparable to that of gold plating. The entire building is magnificent and grand, with an orderly layout. It can be called a classic showing Mazu culture and Chinese temple architecture. After the completion of the Tianhou Palace, Shen Baozhen specially asked Emperor Tongzhi to "write a plaque to brighten the appearance of the temple." Emperor Tongzhi agreed to the memorial and awarded the emperor with plaques of "De Shi Gong Pu" and "The Holy Mother of Heaven", which were hung in the Tianhou Palace. This doubled the value of Thean Hou Temple and made it famous far and wide. Because of this, the incense is very strong. Shen Baozhen, Xia Xianlun, Wu Zhongxiang and other shipping officials came to the main hall of Tianhou Palace to worship Mazu, the River God and the Earth God as usual. Shen Baozhen burned incense with his own hands to offer sacrifices. After reading the memorial text, Shen Baozhen faced the statue of Mazu. He softly prayed a few more words, hoping that Mazu would bless Lin Yizhe for his safe return. After the worship ceremony was completed, Shen Baozhen came to the slipway, amidst the noisy sound of gongs, drums and firecrackers. The workers removed the supporting pillars of the slipway one by one, and amid the cheers of the crowd, the "Chaowu" ship and the "Chengqing" ship, both of the "Weiyuan" class, were launched into the water one after another. "Chaowu" and "Chengqing" are two warships in terms of appearance, design and various sizes. All are the same as the "Weiyuan" ship. Moreover, all the keels and iron ribs used by the "Chaowu" and "Chengqing" ships were imitated by Chinese technicians. The optional power models are also the same as those of the "Weiyuan" ship. The Kangbang steam engine on the ship is also made by Made by Chinese workers. The two ships are completely domestic products. In his memorial to the court, Shen Baozhen said confidently: "The ribs, engines and other parts needed on board the 'Chaowu' were all made by Chinese workers after imitating new overseas models, just like those purchased overseas." Due to the continuous improvement of shipbuilding technology, various provinces have adopted warships built by shipbuilding, which has greatly improved the coastal defense situation along the southeast coast of China. Up to now, the two warships "Wannianqing" and "Fuxing" have been used by Zhejiang , the "Meiyun" ship is for Beiyang, the "Zhenhai" and "Jingyuan" ships are for Guangdong, and the "Zhenwei" ship is for Nanyang. The warships built by these shipyards have assumed the important task of China's coastal defense. . Nowadays, in China's coastal areas, steam warships with flying dragon flags appearing from time to time have become a new and beautiful scenery. The living advertisement of the shipyard's self-built ships has now become bigger. The ships built by the shipyard caused a wave of competition from various provinces. Shortly after the construction of the "Chaowu" and "Chengqing" ships started, they heard that the two ships were of the same type as the "Weiyuan". Beiyang, Nanyang, Zhejiang, Guangdong and other places expressed their opinions. Shen Baozhen was willing to claim them, but Shen Baozhen finally decided to keep these two new warships in the shipping administration out of considerations of strengthening Fujian's coastal defense and quickly establishing the foundation of the ship administration fleet. After the launching ceremony, Shen Baozhen, who was in a good mood, was led by his eldest son Shen BaozhenWei Qing accompanied him back home. He did not go to rest immediately, but went to visit his wife Lin Puqing first. Shen Baozhen came to Lin Puqing's room and saw that Lin Puqing had sat up, looking much better than before, and was talking to Li Sizhu. Seeing that Lin Puqing looked good today, Shen Baozhen felt very comfortable. "The new ship is launching, the dock is under construction, and there will be more and more things to do in the future. Master, you must take care of yourself." Lin Puqing said with distress when she saw the haggard look on Shen Baozhen's eyebrows. "Yes." Shen Baozhen nodded, came to Lin Puqing, took her hand and shook it, "I think you look good today your hands are still a little cold!" "I think it's because of your age. "I have insufficient blood and essence, and my blood flow is not as smooth as before." Lin Puqing said with a smile, "I have been drinking donkey-hide gelatin these days." "A few days ago, I ordered some good donkey-hide gelatin from Shandong. Is there any more?" "Shen Baozhen said with concern, "If it's gone, I'll ask more people to come in." "Okay, okay, these are enough for a while." Lin Puqing smiled and nodded to him, "Let's talk about it. "It's not enough to just take medicine, you have to force yourself to move." Lin Puqing looked at her adopted daughter Li Sizhu and said with a smile, "Come on, Sizhu, help mother take a few steps." Li Sizhu stepped forward and gently held Lin Puqing's hand, helping her stand up. Shen Baozhen noticed Li Sizhu's gentle movements when helping Lin Puqing, and the concern in his eyes naturally showed, and he couldn't help but feel very happy. The daughter Lin Puqing adopted out of sheer love is often more considerate than the five biological daughters Lin Puqing gave birth to. "In a blink of an eye, Sizhu has grown into a big girl." Shen Baozhen looked at Li Sizhu, who had become a tall girl, with admiration in his eyes. Li Sizhu, who turned eleven years old this year, has a pair of beautiful almond eyes under thick and shiny braided bangs, eyebrows with willow leaves, a small cherry mouth and a face with melon seeds. Her newly grown figure is slim and well-proportioned, and her skin is so smooth that it seems like you can squeeze water out of it. Although she is only a half-grown girl, her appearance and figure already reveal an extraordinary temperament. "This child is good, but she is too quiet and doesn't like to talk. She only watches over me all day long, and she also studies in her spare time. On weekdays, I ask her to talk to me, but in fact she is all alone. "She listened, haha, it's not bad today," Lin Puqing affectionately patted Li Sizhu's slender fingers on her arm and said with a smile. "As you can tell, Sizhu didn't just study. I've seen Sizhu practicing martial arts with Wan'er." Shen Baozhen remembered the scene where he accidentally bumped into Chen Wan teaching Li Sizhu how to practice swordsmanship a few days ago, and said with a smile. "Oh? Is there something else like this? Why didn't I know?" Lin Puqing asked Li Sizhu with a smile. Li Sizhu's face turned slightly red, and he lowered his head and replied: "Sword practice can protect one's health and cultivate one's temperament. I saw my sister-in-law practicing swordsmanship that day and I liked it very much, so I asked my sister-in-law to teach me" " Haha, okay, okay, let me see it one day," Lin Puqing said with a smile. "Sizhu is also very good at reading books and can remember everything he has read. My memory is getting worse and worse now." Shen Baozhen sighed. "By the way, I wonder how the children have been doing with their reading these days." Lin Puqing suddenly remembered the children's studies and couldn't help but ask. "We have already hired a husband for them. He has been studying in the library these days. Don't worry about it. Just relax and recuperate." Shen Baozhen said. ¡°Always take a look to feel reassured.¡± Lin Puqing said. Shen Baozhen had seven sons and eight daughters, including his adopted daughter Li Sizhu and Lin Puqing, who had five sons and five daughters. She also treated her two sons and two daughters as her own. She used to teach the young children in person on weekdays. Now that she was sick, she hired a teacher to teach the children. Although she can no longer teach the children, she is still very concerned about their studies. "Then let them come over to greet you and check their homework." Shen Baozhen also wanted to see the children's homework, so he happily said to the eldest son Shen Weiqing beside him. "Yes, son, come over now." Shen Weiqing saluted his father, then turned around and left quickly. "You should also lie down for a while." Shen Baozhen was afraid that Lin Puqing would be tired after walking for a long time, so he advised her. Lin Puqing nodded, supported by Li Sizhu, returned to the bed, and lay down again. After a while, several young children filed in under the leadership of Shen Weiqing. "Greetings to my mother," the children said, and came to the bed, knelt down and kowtowed to Lin Puqing. "Get up, get up!" Lin Puqing was so happy when she saw the children."Have you been studying hard these days?" Lin Puqing asked with a smile. "To answer my mother's question, what my son has learned these days is how to govern the country and bring peace to the country." Shen Baozhen's fourth son, Shen Yuqing, now fourteen years old, rushed to answer. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! PS: Recently I was watching the complaint version of The Legend of Zhen Huan on Station B. The most annoying thing is that whenever a woman is carried to the emperor's bed, there will always be a barrage: " Sir, your old Beijing chicken roll has arrived!" Please add it to your collection! Please recommend it! Please subscribe! Please click it! Please vote for it! Text Chapter 185 Shen Baozhen¡¯s two slaps "Oh?" Lin Puqing looked at Shen Yuqing with a smile, "How about telling your mother?" "Administration must not come before employees, and employment must not precede the distinction between gentlemen and villains. It is difficult to know whether a husband, a gentleman, a villain, or a villain hide their secrets in their minds." , it is easy to see that it is caused by deeds. Generally speaking, a gentleman is clumsy and a villain is cunning. A gentleman is calm and determined, while a villain is impetuous and competitive. A gentleman cherishes talents, but a villain excludes others. A gentleman has great ambitions and puts the vitality of the country first, while a villain thinks about the present. The person who is upright and unyielding and has nothing to do with his country is a gentleman; the person who relies on both sides and works hard to avoid is a villain. A gentleman is a man who likes to speak eloquently, is not afraid of changes in nature, and has the ambition to be a king. The opposite is true for public and private affairs" Shen Yuqing recited in a melodious tone, "Who is a gentleman and who is not? , must be able to understand clearly. A person's mind, ears, and eyes are often speculated, and there are many confusions. There are many false emotions, love and hate are partial, and the choice will be inappropriate. There is no other way, but to be eager to learn. Only by diligent pursuit can the sage's will be brightened and his virtue be strengthened. Cheng Hao of the Song Dynasty said, "In ancient times, every ruler must have ministers who can recite admonitions and admonitions." During the reign of Emperor Kangxi of our dynasty, Xiong Cilu also said that "Yan Fang Zhen Confucianism" is the key to cultivating the body and mind, and it is also the source of the administration of people. Only when the ruler's virtue is achieved can he win people, and then the world can be governed." Lin Puqing couldn't help but be a little surprised when her fourth son recited such a great truth. "The human heart is only in danger, the Taoist heart is only small, and the essence is only one, and it is allowed to hold on to the end. Now the true learning is unclear, and the people of the world are obsessed with foreign learning and addicted to profit and wealth. It doesn't matter. One or two people who love profit have a rebellious heart. He hates the past and is obsessed with foreign learning. He often writes passionately and reads from distant sources, so as to spread his ideas to the infinite. His behavior is not as bad as that of pursuing snobbishness. However, the ambition of fame is not eliminated, and its disadvantages are as follows! In popular science, etc., the so-called purity and turbidity are different, but the benefit of the heart is the same" When Shen Baozhen heard his son carrying it here, his brows gradually wrinkled. The words "foreign learning" and "vulgar learning" in the son's mouth sounded so harsh at this time. "Yu'er. Did your teacher teach you these?" Lin Puqing also heard the insinuations in the things Shen Yuqing memorized, and the smile on her face gradually disappeared. "Yes, my husband taught his son that he should be upright, uphold justice, and respect etiquette, rather than being opportunistic and trying to get into trouble. Therefore, the son boldly asked his father and mother to persuade cousin Kunyu to return to the right path. Don't bring shame to the family again " Shen Yuqing noticed the change in her mother's face, her heart skipped a beat, and she boldly spoke out. "What did you say?" Lin Puqing's face was suddenly covered with a layer of frost. "Cousin Kunyu turned himself into a ghost and had liaisons with foreign barbarians. The scholarly community was agitated. He also curried favor with the two palaces and instigated the emperor to build large-scale construction projects and gardens, which made the people of the world miserable. The upright officials in the court were tortured and humiliated, and the Lin family had this treacherous son and second minister. I don¡¯t know how the world will laugh at the Lin family and the Shen family?" Shen Yuqing said loudly. "That's why my son is so bold. For this daughter's words, I beg my mother to persuade him to return to the right path. Don't become an eternal sinner of the Qing Dynasty" "You!" Lin Puqing was extremely angry and pointed at Shen Yuqing's nose. Just when he was about to reprimand, he was so angry that he spit out a mouthful of blood with a "wow" sound. "Mother!¡ª¡ª" Li Sizhu was shocked and rushed forward to support Lin Puqing's body, which was about to collapse. Seeing that Lin Puqing was so angry that she vomited blood, Shen Baozhen opened his eyes angrily, stepped forward, slapped Shen Yuqing hard in the face. Only a crisp sound was heard, Shen Yuqing said "ouch", covered her face and knelt on the ground. Li Sizhu and the maids who came forward after hearing the sound slowly lowered Lin Puqing's body, which had almost fainted. Li Sizhu cried and wiped the blood from the corners of Lin Puqing's mouth with his handkerchief, and gently touched Lin Puqing's chest with his hands. "Quick! Go get the doctor!" Shen Weiqing glared at his brother angrily, turned to a servant and ordered, and the servant immediately turned around and ran out of the house. After a while, Lin Puqing woke up. "You bastard! Who taught you such nonsense?" Shen Baozhen pointed his ji at Shen Yuqing and said sternly. Shen Yuqing covered her face and lowered her head, her whole body shivering like chaff, and she did not dare to look up at her father. "Say!" Shen Baozhen was furious and stepped forward to kick him, but Shen Weiqing hugged him tightly. "It'ssir" Shen Yuqing whispered. "You just follow what others say, sir? Don't you have any brains?" Shen Baozhen scolded angrily. "My son thinks that what he said is right! Every word makes sense!" Shen Yuqing raised her head suddenly, looked directly at her father, and protested, turning a blind eye to her elder brother's anxious eyes. "Cousin Kunyu didn't follow the right path of the imperial examination. He didn't seek advancement after getting the title of Jieyuan. Instead, he was greedy for profit and speculated on his superiors' intentions as a way to advance. First, he had an affair with the barbarians and took advantage of foreign countries to show his own dignity. Later, he instigated the emperor toThe construction of the garden cost the people's money and food, imposed unjust punishments on the remonstrating ministers, made all the officials angry and dare not speak out, and trapped the emperor and father in an unjust place, and all the scholars gnashed their teeth! Father! Why do you blindly protect Cousin Kunyu? Has the father completely forgotten the sage¡¯s teachings? " "What a sin! After only a few days of reading, you dare to use the words of saints to suppress me! It¡¯s my turn to teach you a lesson! "Shen Baozhen was so angry that he suddenly broke away from his eldest son's hand, stepped forward, rounded his arms, and slapped Shen Yuqing hard on the swollen face again. This time Shen Baozhen used all his strength, and Shen Yuqing His body fell heavily to the ground, and blood splattered from the corner of his mouth. When Shen Weiqing saw this scene, he was so frightened that he stayed there and became speechless. In his memory, his father had never been so angry as he was today. Seeing their father being so angry, the brothers and sisters all knelt down in confusion. Shen Yuqing, who was lying on the ground, felt dizzy, and his eyes were full of stars. It took him a while to wake up, and he felt a salty taste in his mouth. , as if there was something hard, he spat lightly, and a missing tooth was clearly visible in his eyes. "You know, your cousin Kunyu has been slandered for being a shipman, and his career and fame have all been on the line, but you have always done the harm. Your cousin makes excuses with clever words. Is this what the saint taught you? "The more Shen Baozhen talked, the angrier he became, "Why did your cousin fail you? You are so disrespectful to your cousin! Brothers, friends, and brothers are respectful, and this is also the teaching of the saints. How could you have forgotten it so completely? How dare you talk about the words of a saint here! " "Please calm down my father!" "Shen Weiqing was shocked when he saw his father coming forward to beat Shen Yuqing. He stepped forward and hugged his father again. While hugging Shen Baozhen, he kept winking at his younger brother. Shen Yuqing lowered his head and said no more words. " The family is unlucky to have such a rebellious son! Someone come! Please come to me! "Shen Baozhen shouted. "Father, calm down! Brother Yu is young and ignorant! Please spare him this time! "Shen Weiqing was horrified when he heard that his father was going to use family methods on his younger brother. He knelt down and hugged his father's leg, and said sadly. At this time, Shen Yuqing was really angry when he saw that his father was going to use family methods on him. For a moment, I was so heartbroken that I couldn't even say anything to beg for mercy. When I saw Shen Yuqing shivering with her head down, the corner of her mouth was full of blood, and there was a knocked out tooth in the pool of blood on the ground, I felt a little sad. She couldn't bear it, but when she thought of what he had just said, the anger in her heart rose again. Shen Baozhen turned his head and glanced at Lin Puqing on the bed. At this time, Lin Puqing looked at him with a pale face, and her eyes were filled with heartache and pain. It was sad, and he couldn't help but sigh heavily in his heart, "You treacherous son! "Yan's Family Instructions: Managing the Family", recite it to me! "Shen Baozhen pointed at Shen Yuqing and shouted loudly. Shen Yuqing's body trembled again. He lowered his head and carried it on his back softly. "The person who transforms by wind starts from the top and applies it to the bottom first. The latter too. Therefore, if the father is unkind, the son will be unfilial; if the brother is not a friend, the younger brother will be disrespectful; if the husband is unjust, the wife will be disobedient" "Recite loudly! " Shen Baozhen shouted. Shen Yuqing shuddered again, and hurriedly remonstrated loudly: "The father is kind but the son is rebellious, the brothers and friends are proud of the younger brothers, the husband is righteous but the wife is majestic, then the vicious people in the sky are captured by punishment, not discipline. Wherever it is moved. " After reaching this point, Shen Yuqing's voice gradually became softer. "Evil! Do you know you are wrong? "Shen Baozhen took a deep breath and asked. "My son realizes his mistake" Shen Yuqing lowered his head and whispered. "Where is the mistake? " "A son should not slander Cousin Kunyu and make his father and mother angry" "If your mother has bad intentions, see how I deal with you!" Get out of here! " Shen Yuqing stood up as if he was receiving amnesty, and stumbled out of the door. Shen Baozhen watched Shen Yuqing's back disappear, the anger in his eyes subsided a little, and he quickly came to Lin Puqing's bed and held his wife's hand. "What are you doing now? Already? Feeling better? "Shen Baozhen's face just turned calm, but there was anxiety in his voice. "It doesn't matter I spit out this mouthful of blood, but I feel a lot more relaxed" Lin Puqing sighed, still kneeling on the ground. A group of children said: "Stop kneeling, get up quickly" Several children stood up one after another and gathered around their mother. Shen Baozhen saw tears in the eyes of several children and gently used his hands to He stroked their heads and sighed heavily, "That gentleman is really a bastard. He actually stirred up trouble in front of the children. I'm going to have him fired." "Shen Baozhen said bitterly. "Resign, and choose a more stable gentleman. Don't look for such a stubborn and unreasonable person" Lin Pu nodded.He nodded and said softly. "When Kunyu comes back from his mission this time, he is afraid that his spine will be stabbed." Shen Baozhen sighed, "I'm afraid his future will be ruined. It's really worrying." A light of perseverance flashed through Lin Puqing's eyes, "If the Lin family has a successor, my father, brother and sister-in-law will all smile when they hear it!" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better! Update faster! ps: In 192 AD, Lu Bu and Diao Chan had a secret meeting in Fengyiting. They happened to bump into Dong Zhuo when he returned home. He said angrily: "How dare you touch my wife!" He rushed forward and punched her in the chest. , Lu Bu was caught off guard, spitting blood, and felt angry. At night, Lu Bu rushed to the camp of the princes of Guandong, and then there was no more Please recommend! Text Chapter 186 Re-entering the bridal chamber Lin Yizhe, who was far away in Europe at this time, had no idea that such a change had occurred in his family. At this time, he was immersed in the joy brought by his wedding. "Fire the firecrackers! Let's clear the way to welcome the bride!" On this day, the sound of firecrackers suddenly came from the streets of London. Under the curious eyes of London citizens, a mighty Chinese wedding team appeared on the streets of London. A Chinese man dressed in splendid official uniforms rode on a horse, followed closely by the Eight Immortals sedan draped in red and colorful decorations, walking toward the bride's home in a mighty manner. This Chinese-style wedding quickly became a sensation throughout the city, attracting a large number of tourists and residents who watched the excitement. Soon, people learned from news reporters that the groom at this wedding was Lin Yizhe, an envoy sent by the Chinese emperor to the UK for a goodwill visit, and the bride was Lu Yingyan, the daughter of a wealthy Chinese businessman in the UK. The groom had just returned from a visit to Prussia and held this grand traditional Chinese wedding in London. The reporters saw that at the front of the procession, an official in Chinese civil service uniform was riding a horse, leading eight large red sedans, leading the golden boy and beautiful girl to clear the way, followed closely by a "birthday boy" holding a red firecracker. , four servants carried a red Double Happiness plaque, 18 "colorful girls" in traditional Chinese costumes walked slowly on embroidered shoes, and the "chicken bus" was loaded with jujubes, longans, walnuts, peanuts and whole grains, dancing wildly Accompanied by a golden dragon and a lion rolling a hydrangea, they walked on the streets playing the wind. This joyful wedding scene with rich folk customs surprised and puzzled many reporters and London citizens. After a while, the bride in a red dress and a red hijab appeared. A group of British girls were attracted and followed the bride unconsciously. Behind the team, people looked enviously at this wedding that was full of Chinese flavor. As the man¡¯s matchmaker and ¡°elder brother¡±, Hong Jun helped organize the wedding according to the specifications he had when he got married. Hong Jun helped Lin Yizhe perform the acceptance ceremony the day before yesterday. According to the regulations of the imperial court, three satin clothes and two satin quilts were given. He wore auspicious clothes and ordered his children to serve as envoys to carry gifts to the girl's family. When they arrived at the door, Mrs. Lu came in auspicious clothes. The servants laid out the gifts in the hall. The messenger explained the purpose of Nacai's visit. Mrs. Lu happily accepted it and burned incense to tell the ancestors. on the day before the wedding. The Lu family then sent Miss Lu's dowry to the seaside villa where Lin Yizhe lived (that is, the place where Lin Yizhe and Lu Yingyan became engaged, and the Lu family presented it to Lin Yizhe) and displayed it in the hall (to show that the bride's family had a generous dowry. meaning). On the wedding day, Lin Yizhe, with the help of the Chen family, prepared a banquet for guests and friends, set up ceremonial guards, prepared sedan chairs and a wedding team, and headed to the bride's house under the leadership of Hong Jun to marry the bride (the groom Jifu was waiting at home. No need to welcome in person). Early that morning, Mrs. Lu dressed up her married daughter and waited for the carriage to welcome her. Not long after, the wedding team arrived. Lu Zhongheng and Hong Jun greeted each other, the firecrackers went off again, and the entire Lu family was filled with joy. Seeing her daughter wearing a red hijab boarding the sedan chair, Mrs. Lu couldn't help but shed tears. The wedding team arrived at the seaside villa. At this moment, this small courtyard is decorated with lights and colorful lights, and many guests are coming and going, many of them wearing Chinese costumes. Although many people are not actually Chinese. The bride's sedan chair was covered tightly. Lu Yingyan, who was sitting inside, could not see what was going on on the street at all, nor did she know where she was being carried. No one on the street could see the bride. She didn¡¯t know that at this moment, everyone was waiting in the front hall for the arrival of the bride¡¯s sedan chair. The room was crowded with female guests in fine costumes. In addition to those from the Chen family and the Lu family, there were also several from other families in the Thirteenth Line. The guard of honor is here, with the trumpeter in front. Firecrackers went off immediately. The band inside the gate immediately started playing. There is a three-foot-wide long red cloth spread from the gate, through the courtyard, to the steps outside the hall. This is for the bride to walk on. People could not see the bride at this time, only the red sedan chair embroidered with gold thread. The sedan has been carried into the yard. The bearer first lowered the sedan, pulled out the two long sedan poles, and replaced them with two short ones. At this time, the bride was still hiding in the dark sedan. Lu Yingyan felt a little hot, her head was a little dizzy, and she didn't know where she was. The music started, and the bride wore a black gauze hat with gold leaves and red flowers, read four lines of poetry loudly, and then sang: "The bride gets off the sedan, rising step by step! Please!" As soon as the praise was finished, the bridesmaid walked to the sedan, opened the curtain of the sedan, Take down the horizontal board in the sedan chair that rests your arms and go to pick up the bride. At this time, the red scarf was still covering her face, and she still couldn't see anything. Allowing the bridesmaid to hold her from left to right, she slowly got out of the sedan chair with her head lowered. She was led up the stone steps. At this time, the music was playing, the firecrackers were lit, and they crackled. Lin Yizhe came closer and lifted up a corner of her red turban. He held a new scale wrapped in red paper in his hand and used one end of the scale pole to lift off the turban on her face. Use hangerThe purpose of weighing thallium on a scale is for good luck, because it means that everything is "satisfactory", "satisfactory" and "all goes well". Although the audience was large at this time, it was quiet, and then a low voice of admiration was immediately heard, just like the curtain of an exquisite and perfect marble statue was unveiled. The beauty of the bride is indeed beyond ordinary people¡¯s imagination. Lu Yingyan kept her head down, moving forward mechanically, acting according to instructions. Praising and singing: "Kneel down - kowtow once - kowtow again - kowtow three times - get up! Kneel down again - kowtow once - kowtow again - kowtow three times - the ceremony is completed!" Her knees couldn't help but bend, But her eyes were always looking for him unconsciously. At this time, there are two chairs placed in the middle of the hall. The bride's parents are invited to sit on them and accept the bride's kneeling ceremony. Beside them, where the groom's parents were originally seated, Hong Jun was now sitting there. Because Hong Jun is Lin Yizhe's brother, represents the man's parents, and is a great matchmaker. Moreover, he is also the messenger who reads the Queen Mother's wedding message, representing the Queen Mother in the Forbidden City in Beijing. Both Lu Zhongheng and his wife wore formal official uniforms. Wearing official hats and official boots, they looked both tall and solemn, but both of them were smiling and singing loudly. The bride and groom knelt down and kowtowed. Lu Yingyan then knelt down and kowtowed with Lin Yizhe, and then obeyed the order. stand up. Seeing their daughter and son-in-law saluting themselves, Lawrence Lu and his wife burst into tears for a while. The life-long event of their daughter has been a worry that has troubled the old couple for many years. How many times had Lawrence Lu imagined the scene at his daughter's wedding and what his son-in-law would look like. He never thought that there would be such a day, with such a son-in-law who made him extremely satisfied. Hong Jun's melodious voice rang out, and Lu Zhongheng knew that he was reading the Queen Mother's congratulatory message on the marriage, but at this moment, he no longer cared about the content of the congratulatory message. He looked at his daughter and son-in-law, who were a match made in heaven and earth. There was only incomparable joy and excitement in my chest. "Madam, what do you think of our son-in-law?" "He is truly the best of men - he and our Yan'er are a match made in heaven!" Mrs. Lu said, with tears oozing from the corners of her eyes. Lu Yingyan stood up, seeing how happy her parents were today, and her heart was filled with warmth. She looked at her lover who was looking at her with a smile in front of her. A feeling of happiness surrounded her, and she felt a little dazed for a moment. In the salute, she shouted, "Husband and wife, bow to each other!" She followed the order and stood to the west, facing Lin Yizhe, and bowed deeply to each other. From the very beginning of the wedding, she had been a little impatient with these rather complicated rituals, but at this moment, she suddenly understood the meaning they represented. "I wish the newlyweds a long life together, a happy marriage for a hundred years, many children and grandchildren, and endless melons and vines!" the praise was sung again. Hearing this congratulatory message, Lu Yingyan felt her face heat up, and the feeling of deep happiness permeating her whole body made her intoxicated. After completing all the ceremonies, Lu Yingyan was accompanied by the bridesmaid, followed by the maid, and was led on the red cloth spread on the ground to the bridal chamber. At this time, the music was loud again and firecrackers went off. She walked slowly, thinking about the moment when she gave herself to him in that room on a quiet dusk Thinking about it now, it felt like a lifetime ago. When she walked up the steps, she felt a dazzling golden red. The walls were covered with silk-red curtains and flashed with big gold letters. The tables and chairs are also covered with bright red embroidered cloth. Red and green colored silks were hung at the door, and the carpet on the steps was also covered with red cloth. A pair of new red candles, three feet long, with silver characters on them, were inserted into the wax sticks on the table in the middle. There were cloisonn¨¦ vases and tripods on the left and right. Although it was daytime, the wax was still burning, and a red curtain hung on the middle wall with the word "Double Happiness" on it, which was three feet high. The smell of sulfur filled the air after setting off the firecrackers, making her feel a little groggy. The bed is covered with a new red quilt. On the table, a pair of big red wedding candles burned high, and the candle cores would occasionally make a crackling sound. It seems to be reminding something. She sat on the bed, quietly waiting for his arrival. Her mother had told her before the wedding that there would be such a wait. Although she knew that the waiting time would not be long, at this moment, every minute that passed, she felt as if a century was long. Finally, the noise of the guests outside gradually subsided. After a while, there were footsteps at the door. She was familiar with his footsteps and wanted to stand up, but sat down again. He walked straight up to her, and she could feel the smell of alcohol and the familiar masculine scent on his body. He gently lifted off the red scarf on her head, and she raised her head to look at him, just in time to meet his gentle and concerned eyes. "You didn't drink too much, right?" She smelled himHer breath smelled of alcohol. Although she was full of joy, she was unconsciously a little flustered. "No." Lin Yizhe put his arm around her shoulders with a smile and sat next to her. "I only drank a little. Brother Tao Shi helped me hold it. He drank a little too much." (To be continued, please search. Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! PS: One is a famous lady, and the other is a black hero. If there is no romance, I met him again in this life. If there is a romance, why did I marry someone else. One of them can't help themselves. One of them has a dream of red apricots, and the other of them catches his sister-in-law. I wonder who slaps him and who gives birth to me Please subscribe! ! Please recommend! Text Chapter 187 Viscount Nathan Lin Yizhe laughed when he thought of Hong Jun and the guests drinking and drinking happily. [This article comes from] He knew that Hong Jun drank so much to protect himself from drinking, and was afraid that he would miss the wedding of the daughter of the bride. Although he already knew that Lin Yizhe and Lu Yingyan had already had sex several times, but He still didn't want Lin Yizhe to waste this beautiful night, one of the "four great pleasures in life". "I heard that you and Mr. Hong will have to go back as soon as the officers and soldiers sent from China to pick up the ship arrive, right?" Lu Yingyan opened her arms, hugged Lin Yizhe lovingly, and asked dreamily. "It's still early. They can't leave immediately after they arrive. They have to get on the boat and practice for a while. Only after they are well-trained can they return home." Lin Yizhe kissed Lu Yingyan softly and said softly, "No matter what, we have to have it." "Two or three months." "It's only two or three months" Lu Yingyan couldn't help but hug Lin Yizhe tightly. "The time is too short, isn't it?" Lin Yizhe stroked her face gently, looking at those moving bright eyes that seemed to be filled with tears, and felt extremely reluctant to leave, "I don't want to leave either, but" "You don't have to say it. "Lu Yingyan gently put her finger on his lips to stop him from talking anymore, "Don't worry, Yi Zhe, I won't drag you down" She said, lowering her head, "You I am a person who does big things. Although I can't help you with anything, I will never be a burden to you. I will take good care of the betrothal gifts and my dowry money to prepare for your future needs. " "Since I married you, it is my duty to abide by the order of elder and younger. If I have the opportunity to go back to my homeland, and when I see her, I will treat her like a sister" I saw Lu Yingyan suddenly changed. In temperament, there is no trace of arrogance or willfulness. But it was so docile in every possible way, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but be surprised. Is this still the arrogant Miss Lu family? A traditional wedding turned a lady born overseas into a submissive young woman. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but marvel at the magical power of traditional culture. Lin Yizhe gently held up Lu Yingyan's beautiful face with his hands and looked at her water-cut eyes. The more he looked at her, the more he fell in love with her. He couldn't help but kiss her There is a saying: When a beautiful woman sleeps in the bridal chamber, she will look back to see her. Yang. The mandarin duck quilt is gone in the cold, and the tortoiseshell bed is born in spring. The courtyard is covered with green mist. The curtain shadow is scattered with red fragrance. I wish you to be with me, and don¡¯t wear makeup tomorrow In the days after the wedding, Lin Yizhe has been immersed in the happiness that Lu Yingyan has brought to him. Her presence has broken the empty and monotonous atmosphere of this villa and made it lively. stand up. The day after the wedding night. She presides over everything here with her unique quiet, yet lively and cheerful demeanor and as the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Chen Tingxuan and Mr. and Mrs. Lu Zhongheng had dinner with them every night. When they were drinking together in the garden, Lu Zhongheng and Chen Tingxuan told their old stories. Among the flowers in the garden, you can often see the lively and cute running figure of little Chen Wei. How many evenings have been spent happily like this. In the dead of night, the newlyweds would whisper under the starry sky, or spend passionate time in bed. In the first month after their marriage, Lin Yizhe and Lu Yingyan often went out for picnics in a carriage. Take a short trip. However, the two of them are not actually that free, because the wedding event has made his identity well-known in London, and some measures must be taken to prevent potential enemies. To avoid being attacked by thugs like in Paris. Lin Yizhe then discussed with Hong Junbei Jinquan and others to place armed guards around the villa, and London's "Scotland Yard" also sent police and detectives on regular duty. In this way, Lin Yizhe and Lu Yingyan must be limited to the area around the villa. This morning. Lemon-colored sunlight filled the bridal chamber of the villa. Lin Yizhe woke up and gently touched Lu Yingyan's smooth and delicate skin with his warm body. He likes this feeling of being close to each other. Even after such a long period of lingering love, he was still not satisfied. He still wanted to admire her beauty and cherish her love. She gave him a long and satisfying kiss, left the room, and went to freshen up, leaving Lin Yizhe to laze on the bed for a while longer. Lin Yizhe was still naked, and the morning sun shone on him, making him feel fresh and relaxed. It was another beautiful morning that they both spent in this house, in this villa. But he knew that arrangements had been made for today and important guests were coming. The morning sun quickly became a bit harsh. Lin Yizhe was about to get up when Lu Yingyan came back after washing herself. She looked elegant and fresh in a light red bridal gown. She kissed him again and then helped him get dressed. The two left the bridal chamber and simply used Get up for breakfast. After breakfast, Lin Yizhe and Lu Yingyan went to the balcony, admiring the sea view while waiting for the guests to arrive. Soon, a four-wheeled carriage appeared.On the way to the seaside. Lin Yizhe saw the red shield family crest logo on the car without using binoculars, and a knowing smile appeared on his face. "Our guests are here." "I'll arrange the room, and you guys can talk about it." Lu Yingyan already knew who was coming. She smiled and hugged Lin Yizhe, kissed him again, then turned and left. Lin Yizhe reluctantly watched her disappear. He turned his head and saw that the carriage had passed the two checkpoints of Scotland Yard and the Chinese Guards, and entered the villa area. Lin Yizhe turned out of the balcony and walked into the living room. At this time, a servant came to report: "Viscount Rothschild has arrived (Nathan has just been awarded the title of Viscount)." Lin Yizhe nodded, and the servant went out. After a while, The figures of Nathan and his daughter appeared at the door, and Lin Yizhe smiled and hurried forward to greet them. Nathan smiled and shook hands with Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe looked at the middle-aged man in front of him who was simply dressed, with a full forehead, sharp eyes, dark sideburns and a slightly pale face. For some reason, a certain person from later generations appeared in his mind. The image of "Vampire Count" in these works comes from. Reminiscent of the Rothschild family¡¯s war experience, Lin Yizhe couldn¡¯t help but feel a little funny. In some "mainstream view" books of later generations, aren't the Rothschild family, the financial capitalists, the so-called "vampires"? "I'm very happy to meet you, Mr. Lin." Nathan said with a smile, "I just attended the family meeting in London and came here in a hurry. I don't want to miss the opportunity to meet you. Because I know that you "Your time is very precious, Your Excellency Viscount." Lin Yizhe felt the power from Nathan's slender fingers and couldn't help but be a little surprised. He knows that such hand strength cannot be developed just by thinking about it! "We are all a family, no need to say such polite words." Sara said with a smile, while stepping forward and giving Lin Yizhe a warm hug. yes! Now I have actually become an out-and-out relative with the famous Rothschild family! Lin Yizhe thought to himself. Sara¡¯s hug seemed to give him an important reminder, and Lin Yizhe knew what he should do next. Lu Yingyan, who had finished tidying up the study, appeared in the living room. She smiled and stepped forward to greet Nathan, hugged Sara warmly, and then led the way to the study. Sarah looked at Lin Yizhe's newly married wife and glanced at Lin Yizhe meaningfully. Lin Yizhe felt the teasing meaning in his young aunt's eyes and showed a slightly bitter smile. The three of them entered Lin Yizhe's study and sat down. Lu Yingyan personally made tea for Nathan and Sara, brought exquisite pastries, and then left with a smile, leaving the three of them to talk freely in the study. Nathan took a look at Lin Yizhe's study room, saw the thick books (most of them were foreign books, of course) placed on several floors of bookshelves, and thought of the special gift Lin Yizhe gave him. "I've always wanted to express my sincere gratitude to you, Lin." Nathan said. "The gift you gave me once kept me awake for several nights. In the eyes of others, maybe it was just an old and yellowed roll. "The scriptures, but to us, they are extremely precious treasures." Sarah noticed that her father had changed his name when calling Lin Yizhe, and she glanced at her father slightly, and found that his father showed rare excitement. . "It is my honor to give you this precious cultural relic that represents the history of friendly exchanges between two great nations." Lin Yizhe replied with a smile. "Do you know its history?" Of course Nathan understood that the praise in Lin Yizhe's words had a profound meaning, but he still didn't know the purpose of Lin Yizhe giving him this precious gift. "I don't know the content of the scripture," Lin Yizhe replied with a smile. "I only know that this scripture is a manuscript from the Southern Song Dynasty. It should be handwritten and copied by a Jewish scholar who is familiar with Han culture and the culture of his own nation. , in order to prevent the original scripture from being lost. Now that thousands of years have passed, the original scripture may have been lost or destroyed for some unknown reason, but this manuscript has miraculously survived. " "This book is a historical witness that two peoples with ancient cultures once lived together on the same land and merged into one," Lin Yizhe said. "I am very touched by your words." Nathan sighed, "Yes! Our nation has been displaced all over the world, but it has never been abused in China. China in the Southern Song Dynasty was really a paradise-like country." Lin Yizhe looked a little surprised when he heard Nathan's answer. He didn¡¯t think??, this Jewish financial wizard actually has such an understanding of Chinese history. He thought of Sara¡¯s erudition and realized that there was a reason why Sara was familiar with Chinese culture and married into the Chen family. ps: My roommate¡¯s phone was stolen when he went out today. He chased the thief for more than ten kilometers and finally caught up with the thief. The thief took out a dagger from his waist and shouted: "You chased me for more than ten kilometers because you picked out a mobile phone worth more than 200 yuan. I'll stab you to death, you little brat!" The roommate's face was frightened at that time. Green, tremblingly said: "Brother, you misunderstood, I am chasing you to give you a charger." Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 188: Tracing the Origin of "Emphasis on Agriculture and Suppression of Business" "You are very familiar with the history of our country." Lin Yizhe said with a smile. "No matter which nation's history it is, it should not be forgotten." Nathan replied, "According to my superficial understanding, the Southern Song Dynasty was the most developed economy, the fastest developing science and technology in Chinese history, and the highest degree of openness to the outside world. It was the only era that did not discriminate against the merchant class. At that time, the life of ordinary Chinese was far better than that of Europe, just like the life of Europeans is better than that of China today. " "You are absolutely right. "Lin Yizhe said, "The Song Dynasty was the dynasty with the most prosperous economy, the most developed science and technology, the most prosperous culture, the highest art, and the richest living standards in Chinese history. The two Song Dynasties were also the period when China contributed the most to the world. More than half of the important inventions in Chinese history appeared in the Two Song Dynasties. At that time, three of China's so-called four great inventions were invented or began to be implemented on a large scale. Important reforms in the use of gunpowder, compasses, printing, banknotes, vertical textiles, and porcelain craftsmanship were all achieved in the Song Dynasty. The navigation, shipbuilding, medicine, crafts, and agricultural technology of the Song Dynasty all reached unprecedented levels in ancient times. A height that is hard to compare to. The wealth created by the Song Dynasty accounted for half of the world's total. As you just said, the Song Dynasty was also the only dynasty in ancient China that did not implement a policy of suppressing business for a long time. , organized the development of tea and salt. As a result, a large number of farmers who were liberated from the land were invested in commercial handicrafts, and the private economy was stimulated, creating unprecedented wealth and prosperity for the first time in the history of the world. And banks. Banks can make loans and make payments in other places. During the Northern Song Dynasty, gold, silver, copper, iron, coal and other minerals were mined in large quantities, and the earliest manufacturing plants and processing plants in the world's history also appeared in various places in China. Workers in paper mills, printing factories, and official kilns in various places were paid on a regular basis. Just like factories in Europe today, the number of craftsmen in the Southern Song Dynasty could reach seven to eight thousand. There are more than 1,000 apprentices in the banknote making sub-bureau, and there are more than 400 weavers in Ayanishin. In addition to the factories run by the state, a large number of private factories also appeared and prospered due to the unprecedented economy. During the prosperity of the Song Dynasty, the amount of coins minted was also very large. With the development of the commodity economy, currency also made progress. The currency of the Northern Song Dynasty was mainly copper coins, but metal coins were inconvenient to carry. In the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, copper coins were used. A convenience money service was set up in Kaifeng. Merchants exchanged metal currency for "coupons" and exchanged them for cash at the local level, which was used to purchase items. Privately printed and operated paper money "Jiaozi" appeared in Sichuan, which was the first in the world. The earliest banknotes were issued every two years. The emergence of banknotes facilitated the circulation of goods and allowed unprecedented development of social productivity. It can be said that that era was a real golden age for the Chinese. "At that time, the Chinese were living in paradise. Here. But Europe is in the darkness of the Middle Ages." Nathan nodded, "Our nation has also lost everything and fallen victim to this darkness." Sara said with a heavy heart when she heard Nathan's words. Casting a gentle glance, his eyes returned to Lin Yizhe. "After the demise of the Southern Song Dynasty, China's golden age ended." Nathan continued, "The subsequent dynasties. Although there were times of commercial development, the tradition of discriminating against the merchant class was not abandoned, so it was difficult to repeat it. "That's right." Lin Yizhe said seriously, "And to this day, this backward concept is still hindering China's development, and I just want to use all my efforts to change it. This situation." "It's not easy." Nathan smiled gently. "Actually, I have been paying attention to China since you helped our family last time. I have also noticed that China's business is also very prosperous now. But there are many restrictions, and some situations are very similar to what our family has experienced. , that is" He paused, looked into Lin Yizhe's eyes, and carefully chose his words, "The difference is that the requirements from the government are often unbearable for businessmen. And it¡¯s irresistible.¡± Hearing Nathan¡¯s careful use of the word ¡°government¡¯s request,¡± Lin Yizhe couldn¡¯t help but be surprised by Nathan¡¯s erudition and insight into the issue. Nathan¡¯s words indeed express the essence of the different status of ¡°officials and businessmen¡± in the Eastern and Western worlds! The Rothschild family in the West and the Thirteenth Line in the East can be said to be both officials and merchants, but the Rothschild family is known as the "Sixth Empire", and the Thirteenth Line is the "Emperor Nanku"! They are the "country", and you are the "treasury"! These two different titles have completely different meanings! "The country" can have its own independence, but the "treasury" can only be taken at will!   Why there is such a difference is closely related to China's top-to-bottom thinking of "focusing on agriculture and suppressing business" for thousands of years. It is not accidental that the policy of focusing on agriculture and suppressing commerce is consistent with the feudal system, but an inevitable product of the feudal natural economy. The adoption of this policy by China's feudal society was ultimately determined by its economic foundation. Because the economic basis of the feudal country was the self-sufficient natural economy of small farmers, the main sector of this economy was agriculture. For this reason, rulers of all dynasties have regarded agriculture as a fundamental issue, adopted a series of measures to supervise, encourage, and organize agricultural production, and tilted national economic policies in a direction conducive to agricultural development. By developing agriculture, feudal countries could levy stable land taxes to ensure fiscal revenue, tightly tie farmers to the land, and "fixing people to the land" would also be conducive to social stability. Business requires the flow of capital and manpower. On the one hand, private industrial and commercial owners exploited farmers through commodity exchange and loan sharking. On the other hand, the generous returns from commercial activities attracted a considerable number of farmers to "sacrifice their capital and lose their money", thus greatly weakening the dynasty. the basis of governance. Not only is the development of industry and commerce not as secure as land management, it will also aggravate the loss of labor from the land and cause various social problems. Therefore, "emphasis on agriculture and suppression of commerce" and "building a country based on agriculture" have become the traditional governance ideas of China's feudal society. Therefore, rulers of all dynasties regarded the development of agriculture as the "foundation of the country" and suppressed commerce (sometimes including handicrafts) as "a late industry". The emergence of the policy of "emphasis on agriculture and suppression of business" has not only economic or material reasons, but also cultural reasons, that is, the influence of the traditional Chinese concept of "valuing justice over profit". Considering the assets and popularity of the Thirteen Banks family, compared with the Rothschild family, they are both officials and businessmen. Why can¡¯t the Thirteen Banks achieve the same status in China as the Rothschild family in European countries? This is because , what controls their destiny is not law, but power, and the will of the emperor and court officials who hold power. As long as the "emphasis on agriculture and suppression of business" mentality of the powerful class remains unchanged, Chinese businessmen will not be able to escape the fate of becoming the "treasury" of the powerful class. This is actually the real dilemma of Chinese businessmen! ??The fate of Chinese businessmen who had to fear, flatter, and cater to power began from the time when Qin Shihuang unified the six countries, and was basically finalized when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty attacked the wealthy households and issued the "Announcement Order", which lasted for more than two thousand years. The reason why Chinese people are industrious but not rich can also be used to explain why Chinese businessmen are excellent but find it difficult to make their business bigger and stronger. The business talent of the Chinese is recognized around the world. The diligence and tenacity of Chinese businessmen, their sensitivity to the market, and their courage are no less than those of the Jews. From ancient times to the present, most businessmen in China have not only not been rich for more than three generations, but also have been "unsuccessful without a beginning, and have an end after all." ". The fundamental reason is that during the imperial era of more than two thousand years, it was impossible to establish a legal system that guaranteed fair transactions and free competition in the market. Any market transaction must have a stable contract execution agency to ensure the interests of both parties to the transaction. Otherwise, the risks are unpredictable and the costs are inestimable. The most powerful person to ensure the implementation of fair market rules can only be the government. However, in the past dynasties of China, most dynasties were not the founders and defenders of the fair trade system, but were the biggest destroyers. Many officials used their power to control the property of their people - including one-third of an acre of small households. It also includes the taking and taking away of the vast wealth of wealthy businessmen, which is also one of the most important reasons why dynasties in the past dynasties have fallen into political crises. Before Qin, merchants could be proud of princes, and wealth owners could resist power. Until the Qin Dynasty was first established, the court had to treat giant merchants well. But capital is mobile, and the flow of capital will inevitably bring about the flow of people, triggering active thinking and making it difficult to control speech. This is an irreconcilable contradiction with the main form of social control of "consolidating people in the land" in Chinese history. As a result, rulers of all ages had to face such a problem: they must not only use merchants to make money and circulate goods to maintain the operation of a huge empire, but also prevent the regulatory problems caused by the rise of the merchant class. Therefore, the basic idea of ????the rulers of the past dynasties is to "control the use" of businessmen, allowing businessmen to pursue interests within a certain range, but their political demands must be absolutely suppressed. This was the purpose of Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty to order merchants to be "scholars, peasants, industrialists and merchants" at the end of the four peoples, and to lower the status of merchants in terms of status. Therefore, if businessmen want to make money, especially big money, they have no other way but to curry favor with the government and serve officials. It can be said that the alliance between government and businessmen has been the only way to do big business for thousands of years. Getting close to officials can certainly be a way to make profits, but it can also be said to be a way to bring disaster. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! ps: At the end of the Buhou case, I discovered that it turned out to be a poignant love story. The context of the story is already very clear: all the male protagonists are in love with Kai Xu Ming is willing to pay the bills without asking for anything in return. Li Jun's courtship is driven by love and hate and defectes to the enemy. Neil's pursuit is too passionate and unrestrained and is annihilated by Li Jun and Kailai.The innocent leading actor only told this sad love story at the final stage of his court defense, which made all the judges sigh and feel sad. A saying that was popular many years ago has finally become a reality here: I am neither a brother nor a human being, but my sister-in-law is too charming! Please collect it! Please recommend! Asking for a monthly ticket! Please click! Please recommend! Text Chapter 189 The Collusion between ¡°Ambitionists¡± and ¡°Profiteers¡± Getting rich by aligning with power brings original sin to the acquisition of wealth. This original sin leads to a vicious cycle. As wealth increases, the attachment of giant businessmen to power can only become stronger and stronger, not the other way around. Businessmen's demands for political rights , never dared to compete with the power holders as a relatively independent force like the British businessmen during the birth of Magna Carta. They could only rely on power or use money to support an official to benefit themselves. In this way, allying with power will only make businessmen more arrogant. As a result, "being rich but not benevolent" has almost become a label given to wealthy businessmen by the public. Power holders often use "complaint orders" to launch mass movements very effectively. In the dual balance between power and populism, Under pressure, the growth of Chinese merchants and commerce during the millennium of imperial rule must have been abnormal and difficult. Businessmen who rely on power are powerful when they succeed, but once they offend the power, they can go bankrupt in an instant, or even risk their lives. After the Ming Dynasty established Nanjing, the richest man in the south of the Yangtze River, Shen Wansan, was confiscated and confiscated by Zhu Wuzhang for any reason. This is a typical example. example of. When the business class cannot become an independent political force, and even their most basic personal rights and property rights cannot be protected, how can they have a strong sense of social responsibility? In ancient times, businessmen spent large sums of money for good deeds, mostly in two situations. One was based on the ethics and morals of the acquaintance society, benefiting the hometown and gaining the pleasure of honoring the ancestors. Therefore, in strange societies far away from their hometowns, those businessmen who did everything to get rich by cheating and abducting, When he returned to his hometown, he became a humble gentleman who was willing to do good to others. The second is to please the power, and "donate willingly" under the request and suggestion of power to support the government's undertakings, which of course also includes public welfare undertakings such as disaster relief and school establishment. Of course, there are also factors in which some businessmen consciously assume social responsibilities, but for most For businessmen, the element of pleasing the government is even stronger. The excessive control of capital by power has made traditional Chinese businessmen. Keen to ask the government for a protective "yellow mantle". In such an environment, it is absolutely impossible for the Chinese "Sixth Empire" to emerge! The emergence of the "Sixth Empire" is not unrelated to the general environment of Western mercantilism! Nathan obviously understood these very clearly, which is why he said what he just said to Lin Yizhe. "The emperors of China have always controlled the use of businessmen, and do not want too many people to engage in business. They want everyone to be farmers and stick to their land. This kind of thinking has not changed much until now. . I want to know, what method do you plan to use to change this?" Nathan asked with a smile. "Mr. Viscount, there is an old saying in China: 'Strong fortresses are often breached from within.' Therefore, my starting point is the palace - the center of this ancient empire. I will launch reforms in China from top to bottom to change this important Peasant thought turned this country into the second Song Dynasty of mercantilism," Lin Yizhe said. Hearing Lin Yizhe¡¯s answer, Sarah immediately understood Lin Yizhe¡¯s intention to encourage the Chen family to donate money to help build the Old Summer Palace, and her eyes suddenly brightened. "Which aspect of the palace do you plan to start with?" Nathan's eyebrows raised, and his body leaned forward slightly. His hands were crossed, a look of concentration on his face. "You know, the current Emperor of China is still young. National affairs are presided over by the two mothers of the Emperor of China, the Empress Dowager of the Two Palaces, and assisted by the cabinet organized by the Emperor's uncle, Prince Gong. They form the empire What we are doing now is to make them deeply realize the benefits of giving businessmen, whether Chinese or foreign, a relatively relaxed status, and understand the transformation of physiocratic ideas into mercantile ideas. Socialist ideas can bring huge benefits. " "Dear Lin, to be honest, I personally have no doubt that you can exert a huge influence on the supreme rulers of the empire." Nathan was even very confident after hearing Lin Yizhe's words. Ambition said with a smile. "But it is probably not difficult to get them to change the traditional concept of 'agriculture' that has lasted for thousands of years." "If it were a hundred years ago, it would be really difficult to do this, but now China, the highest level of the empire has no choice." Lin Yizhe smiled confidently. "Why do you say they have no choice?" Nathan asked. "China has just experienced a huge rebellion, which is the deadliest rebellion in Chinese history. This is the deadliest war in human history. It reduced China's population from 400 million to 200 million. The richest people along the coast of China The economy of the area was severely hit," Lin Yizhe said. "And Russia took advantage of the life-and-death struggle between the Chinese army and the rebels, and when the northern troops were empty, they invaded the north of Heilongjiang and the south of the Xing'an Mountains in China. More than 600,000 square kilometers of land. " Listening to Lin Yizhe's story, Nathan straightened up from his chair, with an expression on his face that was extremely concerned. ¡°The war not only caused ChinaHuge amounts of people and land were lost, which also resulted in the desolation of a large amount of land and a large number of displaced people fleeing the war. You should understand that re-cultivating the land that has been deserted for a long time and resettling the refugees is a huge bottomless pit of money. Therefore, it has actually become impossible for China to persist in its previous Physiocratic policy. " Lin Yizhe said, "If China wants to restore its national strength and increase its wealth, in addition to doing its best to restore land and resettle refugees, the most effective way is to develop industry and commerce. This is the most realistic and only option. There will be no other way out. " Of course, as you just said, the conservative forces in China are extremely powerful and the traditional concepts are very strong, but they are not impossible to break. They have a fatal weakness, that is, they are divorced from labor and the people. Although they are still They hold the right to speak in public opinion, but if one day this group of people is not the object of public aspiration and respect, this so-called right to speak will become worthless. " "I think this is the best opportunity to break them. I understand what you mean" Nathan suddenly understood. "The purpose of our entry from the imperial court is to tie the imperial court and the dignitaries with us into a community of interests, so that these people who pursue interests and wealth understand that helping us increase our wealth means increasing their own wealth. " Lin Yizhe continued, "Let them understand that only by giving businessmen a more relaxed environment for business activities and giving businessmen a higher social status and more rights can they gain huge benefits. " "That's why you. It prompted the Chinese merchant family to donate money to the palace to repair the summer palace that was damaged by the war, right?" Sara said with a smile. "Yes! The Chinese businessmen who were the first to serve the royal family have been rewarded by the royal family and obtained special official and businessman status. In the future, they will get great convenience when engaging in business in China." Lin Yizhe nodded with a smile, "In this way, the palace and the powerful We first become supporters of businessmen. You must know that in China, the role of demonstration by the palace and the powerful is very important. This is a silent advertisement that will attract more people to participate in the industry related to repairing the 'Summer Palace'. Come and indirectly promote the development of industry and commerce. " "I think you are right" After listening to Lin Yizhe's story, Nathan understood his plan and couldn't help but smile. He turned to Sarah and said, "Sure enough, you and I will. My guess is pretty much" "When our ancestors were repeatedly deprived of their hope, wasn't it the same method used?" Hearing Nathan say this, Lin Yizhe immediately said that he was talking about the Rothschild family. The founder of ¡ª¡ª Meyer Amschel Rothschild Sr.¡¯s past events! The reason why old Rothschild created the foundation of the "Sixth Reich" and traced its origin is that he opened the door to Archduke Wilhelm of the Principality of Hanau and obtained the title of "Royal Supplier"? From the moment the bronze medal of "Royal Supplier" awarded to old Rothschild by Archduke William himself at the Frankfurt City Hall was nailed to the lintel, the fate of the Rothschild family truly changed. ! Seeing Nathan looking at him with a smile, Lin Yizhe suddenly understood. As the head of the British Rothschild family who is familiar with his family history, Nathan probably knew what he wanted to do from the moment he heard from Sarah that he had helped the Chen family and Pan family donate money to build the Old Summer Palace. what! He should have seen through his intentions long ago! And Nathan¡¯s series of inquiries just now actually meant that he wanted himself to tell all this with his own mouth! "We have an idiom in China called 'making a fool of myself'. I just did something like this." Lin Yizhe smiled and said in a humble and sincere tone, "I hope what I just said will not let you know that I am The impression of a bad careerist. " "Haha, dear Lin, you are too polite. I know there is an old saying in China, which is called 'no businessman, no traitor'. I think I am in line with the Chinese people.' A profiteer's standard," Nathan laughed. His answer showed that he fully understood the meaning of the Chinese idiom Lin Yizhe just said, and he responded promptly, "I also hope you don't think of me as too cunning. I am just a businessman. Businessmen need to be shrewd and cunning." " After listening to Nathan's answer, Lin Yizhe thought that if he used the evaluation criteria of later history textbooks, Rothschild was a standard "profiteer", and he was an out-and-out "careerist", and couldn't help but secretly laugh in his heart. . ??Isn¡¯t the current meeting between him and Nathan just a collusion between "careerists" and "profiteers"? ¡°Perhaps one day in the future, in the masterpiece of a certain famous person, this meeting between myself and Nathan may be labeled as ¡°collusion between Chinese and foreign reactionary forces¡±! (To be continued, please search Giaofu.com?Literature, novels are better and updated faster! PS: I was at a funeral home and was bored in the middle of the night, so I used WeChat to search for people nearby, and I found a girl, and I immediately sent her a message. After a long time, I received a reply from the other party: Brother, can you burn an iPhone 5 for me? I like the black one! Thank you! A good man has a safe life! Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 190: Fulfilling a dream for you and me "You convinced me, Lin. ¡ò¡ò" Nathan said to Lin Yizhe, "I fully support your plan and trust your judgment. In fact, I had already made such a decision in my heart before I came here." "Yes." Sara also smiled and said, "People who can see through Uncle Meyerkar's plan are worthy of such trust." "Last time, your reminder made Sara bring great benefits to our family. You can regard my support for your plan today as a reward for that help." Nathan looked at Lin Yizhe and said, "Maybe it will be very risky, but I am willing to give it a try and help you. Realize the dream in your heart. " "And to thank you for your support, Your Excellency, I will use all my strength to help you realize the dream in your heart," Lin Yizhe replied with a smile. "The dream in my heart?" Nathan looked a little surprised after hearing Lin Yizhe's words. "Yes, the dream of Mount Zion." Lin Yizhe looked at Nathan steadily and said. Lin Yizhe¡¯s words hit Nathan¡¯s heart like a heavy hammer. Nathan¡¯s pupils suddenly shrank and his body froze. And Sarah, who was sitting next to her father, also had a look of astonishment on her face. "Excuse me, Your Majesty the Viscount." Lin Yizhe noticed Nathan's strangeness and knew that what he just said had an effect, so he continued, "Have you never thought about allowing the Jewish nation, which has been wandering for thousands of years, to return to the country again?" "The holy city of Jerusalem?" "Have you never thought about returning to the promised land given by God like the great prophet Moses led the Jewish people to break the yoke of Pharaoh and walk out of Egypt?" Nathan was startled, and suddenly said: Hebrew chanted. Lin Yizhe didn¡¯t understand Hebrew and didn¡¯t know what he was talking about, but he could hear it from the tune he sang. It should be an ancient Jewish poem. Nathan only sang one sentence before his voice choked up and tears oozed from the corners of his eyes. As if to make Lin Yizhe understand what his father was singing, Sara, who was sitting next to his father, then sang in English: "On the banks of the Babylon River, we sat down, and when we thought of Zion, we cried" "We Hang the harp on the willow tree there, because there our captors want us to sing, and our plunderers want us to make music" "They said: Sing us a song of Zion." "But, How can we sing the song of the Lord in a foreign country? " "O Jerusalem! If I forget you, I would rather my right hand be burnt and crippled! " "O Jerusalem! If I do not remember you, I will not regard you as my greatest joy. , I wish my tongue was stuck to the roof of my mouth and I could never make a sound again" Hearing his daughter's singing, Nathan's tears finally flowed down. When Sarah finished singing the song, tears flashed in her bright blue gem-like eyes. Nathan lowered his head and rested his elbows on his knees. He covered his face with his hands and sat there, sobbing silently. After a while, Nathan raised his head. He took the handkerchief from his daughter and wiped the tears from his face. "Please forgive me, Lin. This is the first time in so many years that I can't control my feelings like this." Nathan said in a slightly hoarse voice. "I deeply understand your mood." Lin Yizhe said. "Please forgive me, the question I just mentioned was too presumptuous." "No, dear Lin, it was you who expressed the thoughts that I had been suppressing in my heart but could not express. We have been dreaming about this dream for too long "Nathan said, "It has always existed in my heart, and you, dear Lin, God used you, a stranger, to let me hear his voice." "Xin. The dream of Anshan exists not only in our hearts, but also in the hearts of every Jew." Sara looked at Lin Yizhe, with a look of arrogance and determination on her face unconsciously. Lin Yizhe knew that although the Jews seemed submissive and resigned in the face of persecution, in fact, they were always optimistic, confident, and even arrogant spiritually. They devoutly believe in Judaism and believe that they are God's "chosen people" and that all suffering is nothing more than passing smoke and God's punishment for their mistakes. The Messiah, the savior, will eventually come, the Jews will finally be saved, their nation will finally prosper, and their descendants will be "as numerous as the stars in the sky and the dust of the earth." It is precisely with the support of this spiritual power that the Jews have always maintained confidence in the face of frequent hardships. If your property is confiscated, you can regroup and create through your own efforts; if you are driven out from the place where you have lived for generations, you can find a new place and rebuild your home. Although they suffered physically, externallyThey are physically spurned by Christians, but spiritually they are arrogant. And it is this spirit that is immortal and the Jewish nation has not been destroyed. The desire to one day return to the homeland has always been present in the thoughts and prayers of the Jewish people. Whether during the Turkish conquest or the persecution of the Jews by Tsarist Russia, organized returns to Zion never stopped. The British Prime Minister Disraeli, who was Jewish, once wrote a novel "Tankreymon" with the Zionist background; Moses Hess, a friend of the Jewish Karl Marx, wrote a book titled "Tank Clement" in 1862. Rome and Jerusalem" pamphlet, arguing that the restoration of the Jewish state was necessary both for the Jews and for others. During the thousand-year-long medieval historical period, Jews scattered around the world experienced severe suffering, were discriminated against, expelled and massacred, and were isolated from the political and cultural life of Western society. In 1516, the Republic of Venice drove all the city's Jews into a gun foundry on a small island. It was isolated from the outside world by wide canals and heavy gates. As soon as evening comes, the gate will be closed. This experience was later imitated and promoted by other countries, and segregated areas exclusively for Jews were set up in cities. Such segregated areas were called "ghettos." Within the ghetto, Jews could have their own synagogues, schools, and shops, but outside the ghetto, they were unwelcome Gentiles. It was not until 1797 that Napoleon abandoned the ghetto in Venice, but the city did not allow Jews to freely choose where to live until 1866. In the 16th century, the Religious Reform Movement occurred in Europe, and Catholicism and Protestantism fell into doctrinal disputes. Coupled with the impact of the Renaissance Movement, the absolute authority of the Catholic Church was shaken, and European Jews finally gained a temporary opportunity for peace and respite. But in general, since then, Jews have become a discriminated, outcast, and unpopular race. Whenever there is an economic crisis or other social unrest in the country where the Jews reside, the Jews are the first to be targeted and the scapegoats. Countries that welcomed Jews in one century were likely to expel them in the next. Towns that had been peaceful and allowed Jews to live for decades could suddenly erupt in pogroms against Jews overnight. This was a very dark period in Jewish history, and the bullying and persecution they suffered was indescribable. "I have been wondering why, after thousands of years of wandering and encountering countless discrimination, slavery, persecution, robbery and massacre, the Jewish nation can continue to exist." Lin Yizhe said, "Later I learned that as long as As long as the dream of Mount Zion remains, this nation will not perish. "Our current situation in Europe is much better than before, but I know that our suffering is far from over," Nathan said. , there seemed to be blazing flames burning in his eyes. Influenced by the British and French bourgeois revolutions and the American Revolution, the status and political treatment of European Jews gradually improved. From 1723, Jews could own land in Britain. After 1753, Jews could become British citizens. By the mid-19th century, Jews could also be elected as members of Parliament. In 1791, the French National Assembly passed a law granting French Jews the right to take an oath as citizens of the country. In 1807, Emperor Napoleon approved the restoration of the Sanhedrin, declaring that French Jews "may find a Jerusalem on French soil." From 1833 to 1871, Prussia, Austria, Saxony, Baden and other German states granted citizenship to Jews. The Netherlands (1796), Belgium (1830), Denmark (1848), Norway (1851), Sweden (1865), Switzerland (1874) and other countries also announced that they would grant equal citizenship rights to Jews. In the more civilized part of Europe, the Jews seemed to have realized their dream of being accepted. But the situation of the Jews in Tsarist Russia has never been greatly improved. In 1550, Tsar Ivan IV banned Jews from entering the country. From 1648 to 1656, the Khmelnytsky Cossack gang who opposed the Polish nobility carried out a massacre of Jews living in Poland and Ukraine, with the number of victims reaching 100,000. At the end of the 18th century, Poland was partitioned and destroyed. After the millions of Jews who originally lived in Poland moved from Catholic Poland, which had strong secular power, to Russia, an Orthodox country with deeper hostility, their fate was more miserable than before, and their future was bleaker. In 1835, the Russian government announced the establishment of "pales" in 16 provinces in the west from Lithuania to Ukraine and 10 provinces in Poland. This area was basically the spoils of Russia's three partitions of Poland at the end of the 18th century. According to the regulations of the Russian Empire, Jews were prohibited from settling outside the "fenced areas" except for Jewish children and their parents with musical or artistic talents (this exception led to an extraordinary increase in the number of Jews devoted to cultural and artistic pursuits). PS: Yesterday in the middle of the night, I heard a girl talking on her cell phone on the street, saying: So what if I break up with you? Are you, Jin San, fat? Asked three times. Three times Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 191 Common Enemy Since then, about 5 million impoverished Russian Jews have been imprisoned on this land like livestock. In addition, there are about 310,000 Jews living secretly outside the "fenced area" and may be deported if discovered. . (Baidu Search) St. Petersburg, the capital of Russia, is not open to Jews, and Jews are never allowed to enter the royal resort area in southern Crimea from Sevastopol to Feodosia. Jews were restricted from traveling, were not allowed to own land, and were required to pay double taxes. After the emergence of the modern financial system in the 19th century, the traditional Jewish credit and monetary business activities were also severely hit, and many urban Jews became poor. Just in 1871, there was a large-scale persecution of Jews in Odessa, southern Russia. Jews were beaten in the streets, Jewish shops were looted, and Jewish property was destroyed. This large-scale anti-Jewish wave brought great suffering and fear to Russian and Eastern European Jews, who were forced to set off another wave of large-scale migration abroad. In Western Europe, the persecution of Jews by "civilized countries" once subsided due to the Enlightenment and liberal movements. However, when European nationalism was due to the Italian Unification War and the German Unification War in the second half of the 19th century (because of Lin Yizhe's relationship) , the process of the German unification war was delayed, which was not a good thing for the Jews) and when it reached its climax and replaced religious belief as the main theme of European life, anti-Semitism began to resurface in a frightening way. As a Jew, Nathan has an innate sensitivity to changes in the external environment. Now he has a premonition that another unprecedented disaster for the Jewish nation is about to begin. "Have you foreseen something? Lin?" Nathan at this time. Having regained his usual composure, he asked Lin Yizhe, "Or have you learned something unknown?" After hearing Nathan's inquiry, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but let out a sigh in his heart. As a time traveler who is familiar with history, he certainly knows what will happen in the future. But how did he tell Nathan and his daughter that the Jews were about to face another huge catastrophe? How he told them that just nine years later in 1881, Tsar Alexander II was assassinated on the streets of St. Petersburg. Jews became the primary suspects, and the tyrannical Alexander III regime used this as an excuse to encourage thugs to massacre Jews? How did he tell them that Russian Interior Minister Ignatieff even openly declared that he would solve the Jewish problem once and for all by exterminating one-third of the Jews. Expelling one-third of the Jews from the country and forcing the remaining one-third to convert! In the following years, various anti-Semitic atrocities continued to occur in Russia, reaching a climax between 1903 and 1908, and spreading to Eastern European countries such as Romania and Hungary! Some historians compare the anti-Jewish atrocities in Tsarist Russia at the end of the 19th century to the anti-Jewish attacks in Spain in 1492 - because it was only after that that Jews were no longer concentrated in Russia and Eastern Europe. It is no longer limited to the European continent, but has truly begun to spread to all parts of the world on a large scale! From 1882 to 1917, almost 200,000 Russian Jews went to Britain, South Africa and other places, and more than 60,000 people went to Palestine. There are more than 2.7 million Russian Jews who have left and immigrated to the American continent on the other side of the Atlantic! "Isn't the tragedy in Odessa last year very telling? You should already know the details." Lin Yizhe said, "Russia has already raised its butcher knife against the Jewish people. The tragedy in Odessa is just the beginning." " I have such a hunch too." Nathan sighed. "So, at this family meeting, I strongly opposed investing in Russia and opening up the East." "Oh? Now, does anyone in your family suggest developing in Russia?" Lin Yizhe was shocked and asked immediately. "Yes." Nathan already regarded Lin Yizhe as one of his own, and told him the main content of this family meeting without any worries, "You know, the Rothschild family has branches in various countries in Europe. There is no agency, except in Russia. This time, some family members suggested negotiating with the Russians to set up an office in Russia to help Russia expand to the east. " "Russia is killing their compatriots, and they actually suggested giving it to them. The Russian government is funding it?" Lin Yizhe knew that this was a rather impatient response from the Jewish "Red Shield" family to the resurgent anti-Semitism in Europe, and couldn't help but sneered, "What kind of logic is this?" " It does sound unbelievable, but it is actually a helpless choice." Nathan smiled bitterly, "Their idea is to provide the Russian government with huge financial support in exchange for a guarantee that the Russian government will not persecute our people. "This is an act of cutting off meat to feed the tiger. It may be able to buy peace for the time being, but it is definitely not a long-term solution."At this time, the tiger's cannibalism cannot disappear just because of a little bit of meat. " "I think the same as you. "Nathan nodded and said, "So at this family meeting, I am firmly opposed to funding the Russians in any way. The meeting broke up unhappily. " "We once hoped that liberators like Napoleon would liberate us. Napoleon did abolish the apartheid system and promised to return Jerusalem to the Jewish people, but he was ultimately unable to fulfill his promise because he failed to conquer Palestine. "Sarah said, "After the fall of Napoleon, a wave of restoration began in Europe, and the discrimination and persecution of our people began in different forms. Russia is the most vicious of our enemies. But now we have no protector like Napoleon. " "I have always been skeptical about finding a protector to liberate the Jewish nation. Lin Yizhe shook his head and said, "I believe that the Jewish people should rely on their own efforts and devote themselves to the struggle to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine and restore the Jewish state that was destroyed by the Romans almost two thousand years ago." " Hearing Lin Yizhe's words, Nathan and his daughter exchanged quick glances. "I am willing to help the Jewish people realize this dream and dedicate all my strength. " Lin Yizhe continued. "If I can, I will teach my children and grandchildren to continue to devote all their strength. " "I want to know, dear Lin, why are you going to such great lengths to help us? "Nathan asked. "Because we have a common enemy. Lin Yizhe replied without hesitation, "For China, Russia is also the most vicious enemy." "After a pause, Lin Yizhe continued: "Furthermore, since you can fulfill my dream of a powerful country, I am naturally obliged to fulfill your dream of a home. This is a noble business, isn't it? " "Yes, this is a noble business. "Nathan looked directly into Lin Yizhe's eyes, "I have asked myself more than once, where is the way out for the Jewish people? How can we completely and effectively eliminate anti-Semitism? I have been troubled by these questions for many years. Today, I finally understand that the problem facing the Jewish people is neither a social nor a religious problem but a national problem. The fundamental way to save the Jewish people is to establish a country that belongs to the Jewish people. " "A nation without a country is sad. I hope you understand that it is impossible for the Jewish nation to integrate into Christian society in the end. In Europe, the dream of the Jewish people being accepted by other nations can never be realized. The only way to change the tragic fate of the Jewish people is to build a Belong to your own country. " Lin Yizhe said, "This is the only way out for the Jewish people. " "But how can we establish a country that truly belongs to the Jewish people? Sarah asked eagerly, "You know, our efforts to return to Jerusalem have not stopped, but the door there is still closed to us." " Napoleon once said, 'A Jerusalem can be found on French soil. ¡¯ Today, I also want to say to you that you can find a Jerusalem in the land of the East. " Lin Yizhe said. "In the land of the East? "Nathan was surprised again after hearing Lin Yizhe's words. "What we must face is that it is not feasible to return to Jerusalem to establish a Jewish state now, but acquiring a piece of land in the East and establishing an 'Oriental' Jerusalem', but is very doable. " Lin Yizhe said. "You mean, let us go back to Kaifeng? "Nathan thought of the Kaifeng Jewish handwritten scriptures that Lin Yizhe gave him, and asked tentatively. "I think your understanding is a bit biased. Today's Kaifeng is no longer the Kaifeng depicted in "Along the River During the Qingming Festival". Lin Yizhe smiled and said, "The location of the 'Jerusalem of the East' I am referring to is Japan." " " Japan? "Nathan was even more surprised. Obviously this time he failed to keep up with Lin Yizhe's leaping thinking. "Your Excellency, Viscount, you must be clear that for China, before it wants to start a war with Russia and defeat it, it must Make sure Japan is safe first. Lin Yizhe said word by word in a leisurely manner, "A Japan that is harmless to China does not need such a large area of ??land. I can tell you frankly: Although there are many ports along China's coast, there are many good ports with superior conditions. There are only a handful of them, and the coastline of Japan is rich in such good ports. This is the cornerstone that China must have to accumulate the power to fight Russia. When the great emperor of China becomes the ruler of these ports and attached lands, I think He will be very happy to give part of the land as a reward for the generous help of the Jewish nation you represent to the court, and this land is the 'Jerusalem of the East'. " ps: In the supermarket, I saw two housewives going shopping together. An aunt said: "Recently, the TV showI heard that so-and-so was arrested by a young lady. My son asked me what I meant. How should I answer? Another one said angrily: "You actually let your son watch the news. Is he your biological child?" ¡± Please collect! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Please vote monthly! Text Chapter 192 Dreaming about Portsmouth Many years later, Nathan was still excited when he recalled the discussion about the "Jewish state" with Lin Yizhe: "this young Chinese's ideas and plans about the 'Jewish state', and his exciting ideas The rhetoric, like a meteor falling on the grassland, ignited a prairie fire that had been suppressed for many years in my heart. [This article comes from] I feel that the new Messiah who saves the Jews from suffering has come to the world, and the theory of the 'Jewish state' is. The new oracle of the Almighty Jehovah. And his idea of ??China defeating Japan first, acquiring land in Japan, and establishing a 'Jerusalem of the East' seems to be right in front of my eyes, within reach" From this day on, the fate of the two ancient nations has undergone earth-shaking changes. UK, Portsmouth Military Port. In the early morning, facing the warm morning sun, a Chinese naval officer wearing a black beaded warm hat and a blue military uniform embroidered with dragon patterns was accompanied by a group of Chinese sailors wearing sailor hats and white uniforms. Surrounded by people, and under the gaze of the residents walking around, they came to a formation on a mountain. At this time, among the crowd, a pretty blond girl holding a flower basket came gracefully and stood next to the central official, attracting the surprised gazes of many British people around her. Seeing the arrival of the girl, the Chinese naval officer, the new commander of the cruiser "Heshuo" (the cruiser "Thetis" gifted to China by the British, the new ship was named Imperial Gift from the Empress Dowager Cixi), looked at the face of Lu Wenjing. He couldn't help but blush slightly. This girl named Jenny is the daughter of a local banker. He met her at the naming ceremony of the "Pegasus". From that day on, Lu Wenjing fell in love and couldn't extricate himself. The girl seemed to know his thoughts and stood by his side. He cast an affectionate glance at him, and then turned his gaze to the tombstone in front of Lu Wenjing. On this green grassland, there are five bluestone tombstones standing impressively. Unlike China¡¯s traditional rectangular vertical tombstones, these five tombstones are all shaped like cannonballs under the tip. The front of the tombstone protrudes forward, and the back has a smooth outline. The entire stele is smooth and plain, without any carvings. In the middle of the front of the tombstone in the center, there is a line of regular Chinese characters carved neatly and vertically: "The tomb of Xiao Side, a hero of the Qing Dynasty, Zhenhai County, Ningbo Prefecture, Zhejiang Province." The text on both sides states the time when the monument was erected and the name of the person who erected the monument. name. The other four tombstones. The shape is exactly the same as this one, and the content of the inscription is exactly the same, except for the name and place of birth. The names of the other four people are "Zheng Shikang", "Wang Hongxiang", "Zhu Debao" and "Zhao Fusheng". These five people are all from Zhejiang, and three of them, Xiao Side, Zheng Shikang and Wang Hongxiang, are from Dinghai, Ningbo. Zhu Debao and Zhao Fusheng were originally sailors on the "Weiyuan" ship. They were from Shipu and were sailors sent by the shipping administration to pick up the ship. "Thesis" encountered a big storm during its North Sea trial voyage. After the whole ship's officers and men worked together, they finally returned safely and rescued a passing merchant ship in distress. However, due to the strong wind and waves, many officers and soldiers on the ship were injured. Although they received timely treatment at the British Naval Hospital after returning to Hong Kong, the three sailors, Xiao Side, Zheng Shikang and Wang Hongxiang, unfortunately died of illness. After Lin Yizhe learned about it, he felt deep regret and spent his own money to purchase a cemetery outside Portsmouth as the resting place for the three sailors. When the officers and soldiers sent by the shipowner to pick up the ship arrived in Portsmouth. Two more sailors, Zhu Debao and Zhao Fusheng, died of illness due to acclimatization and were buried here together. Lu Wenjing and several sailors came forward together, knelt down on one knee and kowtowed. The British girl held the flower basket and handed it to them. Lu Wenjing and others took out bouquets of flowers from the flower baskets and placed them in front of the tombstone one by one. "Brothers, we all come to see you again today. We are going home today" Lu Wenjing looked at the tombstone in front of him and murmured. Hearing Lu Wenjing¡¯s words, many sailors in the queue couldn¡¯t help but shed tears. Several sailors who were close to the deceased even burst into tears, which moved the British residents watching around. "You guys should have a good rest here. When we come again, we will come over to see you and serve you wine" Lu Wenjing's voice suddenly choked. These sailors from Zhejiang, who were members of the ship administration navy, had spent time with Lu Wenjing and others. Thinking of them now buried in a foreign land, Lu Wenjing, who loved his soldiers as his own children, was heartbroken. After completing the worship ceremony, Lu Wenjing and the Chinese sailors were stunned for a long time, and then turned around to leave. At this time, a British gentleman suddenly asked Lu Wenjing in English: "Sir, I think you need to pay homage to these tombs." Plant flowers next to it?" "Plant flowers?" Lu Wenjing was stunned for a moment. "Sir, I think, when you come here againThe time will surely be many years from now. "The British gentleman said in a sincere tone, "I think you should plant flowers around these graves. Otherwise, if you come here again many years later, how will you find these tombstones? " Hearing the kind reminder from the British gentleman, Lu Wenjing realized that he had been keeping secrets. He was busy with the cruiser "Heshuo" these days, and he actually forgot about this matter! "Dear lebuah (Lv Wenjing's) English name), if you have no objection, I will take care of them. "Just when Lu Wenjing was speechless, the British girl Jenny next to him suddenly said. Lu Wenjing turned his head and looked at the British girl in front of him, feeling warm in his heart. A gentle light flashed in the girl's gray-blue eyes. , "I will take good care of everything here and let the most beautiful and bright flowers get along with them day and night. I guarantee that they will not feel lonely lying here. " "Thank you Jenny" Lu Wenjing suppressed his urge to step forward and hold the girl in his arms. He was afraid that if he took a step forward, he would stay here forever and be unable to return to his homeland. "It's almost time, you go I'll go home first and see you off at the dock later" Tears flashed in Jenny's eyes, her body trembled slightly, she said softly at the dock, holding back the tears in her eyes. , "Weiyuan" ship, flying bridge "Where is Wei Tang? That time is almost here. The supplies will be finished in a while, and the ship will be ready to sail. "Bei Jinquan held up the telescope and looked at the dock where the cruiser "Pegasus" was parked, and said while looking at it. Lin Yizhe took out his pocket watch and looked at it, but said nothing. "Weitang thought there were some unfinished things, so he didn't Just a little while away. "Hong Jun seemed to know why Lu Wenjing was late, and smiled and winked at Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe understood and thought of Lu Yingyan in London now, and the feeling of reluctance came to his heart again. At this time, Hong Jun thought of Lu Yizhe who was far away in Paris. Fang Ting also sighed, "Weitang is here, haha. "Bei Jinquan's laughter confirmed Hong Jun's guess, and Lin Yizhe immediately raised his telescope and looked over there. At this time, the shore of Portsmouth Military Port was busy. Groups of sailors and soldiers were coming and going on the shore. The stream was flowing continuously, transporting supplies to the two warships flying the dragon flag at the dock. The whistle of the command, the whistle of the workers carrying the goods, and the long whistles of the warships and steamers all played a moving song together. Song. Among the crowd on the shore, a young middle-ranking official in a royal blue uniform with a sword on his waist was standing there quietly, staring into the distance with a look of reluctance and affection. Lin Yizhe saw a man. The pretty blond girl walked quickly towards Lu Wenjing. Her appearance brought a bit of shock to the busy dock. People around them looked up and whispered, and occasionally a few girls showed knowing smiles. Holding a piece of exquisitely made and fragrant cake in her hand, with "avy¡ª¡ªhoshuo" (Qing Empire Navy - "Heshuo") and Lu Wenjing's English name written on it, she didn't bother to calm down her rapid breathing and wipe it away. Wiping off the sweat on his forehead, he quickly walked to Lu Wenjing and delivered the cake to Lu Wenjing. Lu Wenjing took the cake and said something. Tears burst out of the girl's eyes and she could no longer hold it back at this moment. , Lin Yizhe couldn¡¯t hear what they were saying, but the figures of the two in the telescope seemed to be the most beautiful scenery in Portsmouth Military Port that day. ¡°I felt pity for the pear blossoms in the rain. "Hong Jun put down the telescope and said to Lin Yizhe with a smile. " Seeing this scene, Lin Yizhe remembered the scene when Lu Yingyan hugged her and cried at the station and refused to let go, and her nose couldn't help but feel a little sore. The golden sunshine shone from the sky, reflecting the figures of the two Chinese warships in a golden color. In the blowing of the sea breeze, the golden dragon flag with a red background fluttered, seeming to announce to the world that it belongs to China's maritime century. Arrival. On October 27, 1872, the Chinese navy ships "Heshuo" and "Weiyuan" returned from Portsmouth, England, with the Chinese delegation. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Lu Wenjing's Diary": "I was so sad when I said goodbye, I couldn't bear to say goodbye Jenny (gennygarth) made a homemade fragrant cake, covered it with snow sugar, made the name of the ship and the rest of the name, and added auspicious words, and knew I There is a mother at home, a box of home-made food, a book sent to the kind relatives, and an instruction to give it to me. Those who heard it were particularly touched, and I was the one who received it A hasty farewell, how can we meet again, it is unavoidable to be sentimental, who can send this " Hong Jun's "Diary of the Envoy to the West": "On that day, Qin Xian returned with the ship, and there were many British officials and people to see him off. This trip has been a success for many years. Reminiscing about old travels, I can¡¯t help but think about them¡­ I am the Navy Commander.He is extremely kind, has been in England for a long time, and gets along well with the local gentry and people, and everyone has feelings for him when he leaves. " ps: "Who came to our house just now? "No one is coming. I'm just at home." "As soon as Xiao Wang's wife finished speaking, she was detained by Xiao Zhang who came out of the closet naked and holding a police uniform. "Please collect! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Please vote!" Text Chapter 193 Loli Concubine "Lin Wenzhenggong's Collected Telegrams": "Wan Qing just met: I came from England, and my heart is like an arrow. I received a call from the former General Administration, ordering me to lead the ship to Tianjin first, and deliver the treasures to the garden for transportation to Beijing. Therefore, there is no change in the return date. Don't be afraid. I miss you" ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù Beijing, Forbidden City, Chuxiu Palace. Although it is winter now, Chuxiu Palace is full of warmth and warmth. Chuxiu Palace is the most exquisite palace in the Sixth Palace in the West of the Forbidden City. The interior is decorated with golden nanmu, with wood-carved swastikas on the brocade base, five bats holding longevity, and Wanfu Wanshou. The doors are separated by skirt panels. The windows are decorated with swans and longevity patterns. Take off the window. The inner eaves are exquisitely ornately decorated. There is a floor-screen throne in the middle of the bright room, and five red sandalwood mirror screens inlaid with the Chinese character "Shou" behind it. There are rosewood carved bamboo-pattern skirted glass partitions on the east side, and rosewood carved magnolia-patterned skirted glass partitions on the west side. They separate the east and west rooms respectively. Clear intervals. The East Room and the Top Room are separated by rosewood floor-to-ceiling covers with intertwined branches and grape patterns. There is a wooden kang in the south of the East Room, and an upturned table, tables and chairs in the north floor cover. There is a wooden Kang in the south of the East Room and an octagonal cover in the north. The west and top rooms are separated by a partition with a large glass frame and a rosewood carved Wanfu Longevity pattern. There are wind shelters inside. There are wooden kangs in the north and south of the west room. The west room is used as a warm pavilion, which is a dormitory for living. Wooden kang, the northern part is the bed. Although it was cold outside, there was no chill inside the palace. A beautiful woman in gorgeous palace attire was writing impromptu poetry in the house. The calligraphy on gold-sprinkled rice paper is neat and beautiful, showing that this woman has a very high level of literacy. What's even more surprising is that she wrote these words with her left hand. This woman is the Empress Alute of Emperor Tongzhi. Arut was born on the first day of July in the fourth year of Xianfeng (1854), two years older than Emperor Tongzhi. His father was Chongqi, the Mongolian champion who was the only Mongolian champion to win the title of champion during the 200 years since the founding of the Qing Dynasty. Chongqi is good at poetry and painting. He is versatile and has extremely high cultural attainments. Queen Arut was born into such a cultural family. She was taught and influenced by her father and has a high level of cultural accomplishment. Influenced by her father, she also wrote very beautifully, especially her ability to write large characters with her left hand, which was highly praised by her contemporaries. On October 16, 1872, she married Emperor Tongzhi and became Si Fengyu. She entered the Qing Dynasty Gate in a dignified manner, passed through the Yangtze River, Duanmen Gate, and Meridian Gate, and was carried into the Kunning Palace, where she became the queen of the middle palace. The queen¡¯s middle palace was originally Kunning Palace. Later, because the emperor's office was moved from the outer court to the inner court, the palace was moved west to the Yangxin Hall. Therefore, Kunning Palace has become the middle palace in form. The queen can live in any of the six east and west palaces. She can only stay with the emperor in Kunning Palace for two days during the emperor's wedding. Of course, if you are married before becoming emperor, you will not enjoy this treatment. The emperors of the Qing Dynasty did not hold weddings until after they ascended the throne. Only during the Kangxi and Tongzhi dynasties did the queen ever live in Kunning Palace. Therefore, the status of Queen Alute is extremely respected. "Master, you have written wonderfully!" Seeing Queen Alute finish writing, the maids standing aside all praised her. Hearing the compliments from the servants. Arut just smiled slightly. She looked at her work carefully, imagining the scene when Emperor Tongzhi saw it, and her face couldn't help but blush slightly. At this moment, a eunuch wearing a steward's uniform walked in quickly. Standing in the corridor, he bowed to Queen Alute in the room. "Master Queen, Master Xifo invites you to come to Jianfu Palace." The person who spoke was the second manager in the palace. Li Lianying, deputy to General Manager Liu Chengyin. "Li Lianying, Lord Xifo didn't say what he wanted me to do over there?" Arut just glanced at Li Lianying who was standing at the foot of the stairs. His eyes continued to stay on his calligraphy works, "Aren't you going to the theater again?" Hearing the queen's question, Li Lianying was filled with anger. This Queen of the Alut family has an arrogant character, is self-admiring, and does not like to be ingratiated. She always felt that she was a queen who was married from the Qing Dynasty in an upright manner. As long as she behaved properly, there was no need to do those things of flattery and flattery. Therefore, not long after entering the palace, the good impression of the eunuchs and maids in the palace on this empress, who was "quiet, dignified, intelligent" and "very graceful and virtuous", dropped sharply. Take the matter of watching a theater as an example. One time, Arut accompanied Cixi to a theater. When they encountered a love scene between a man and a woman that was similar to the one in the West Chamber of the Red Mansion, she turned her head away and refused to listen to anyone's call. It was as if she was watching an erotic palace. Picture is average. The implication is that the palace style is vulgar, but he is the only one who is noble. Her performance naturally made her mother-in-law Cixi very unhappy. People around Arut couldn't see it, and advised her to please Cixi everywhere and to be ingratiating. Only by having a good relationship with the Empress Dowager can she keep her position, otherwise it will be detrimental to herself. However, Arut replied: "It is okay to be respectful, but not allowed. I am under the orders of the ancestors of heaven and earth to welcome those who enter from the Qing Gate. I cannot be easily shaken." Note that Cixi 1She has always regretted living in the West Palace, and has always been upset that Emperor Xianfeng did not canonize her as the queen before his death. Cixi entered the palace through a female draft, and she was most taboo about people entering through the Qing Gate, because the Qing Gate was an eternal pain in her heart. When Arut's words reached Cixi's ears, she naturally thought that she was deliberately contemptuous of herself, and her hostility towards her had already developed. And now that Arut has only been in the palace for more than a month, everyone in the palace is already tired of this new queen. Although Li Lianying was angry in her heart, she still had a flattering smile on her face: "The empress and master were joking. Lord Xifo invited the empress and mistress over. It was not to watch a play. It was to admire the treasures of the Old Summer Palace. The envoys sent by the imperial court to the West are coming back. Thousands of treasures from the original garden are coming back. The two old Buddhas are so happy that they don¡¯t want to invite you all to come and have a look!" "Has the emperor passed by?" Arut thought for a while and asked. "Go back to the Queen, Master, the Emperor has passed away." Li Lianying replied with a smile. "Has Concubine Hui (the Fucha family, the concubine of Emperor Tongzhi) passed away?" "Going back to the queen, Master Hui has also passed away." "Okay, I got it. I'll be there in a moment." Arut After saying something calmly, he no longer looked at Li Lianying, but still admired his calligraphy. "My slave, please retire." Li Lianying lowered her waist again, turned around, and hurried away with a few young eunuchs. Arut immediately ordered the palace maids and eunuchs to dress up for herself. Li Lianying and his party hurriedly returned to Jianfu Palace. At this time, in the main hall where the treasures of the Old Summer Palace were stored, not only Empress Dowager Ci'an, Empress Dowager Cixi, Emperor Tongzhi and Prince Gong were there, but Prince Chun Yichuan was also there. Seeing that Li Lianying had returned without the Queen, the Empress Dowager Cixi frowned slightly. The Empress Dowager Cixi did not ask any further questions, but still smiling, she and the imperial concubine and a group of royal officials admired the various rare treasures that originally belonged to the Old Summer Palace lined up on the shelves and on the table. "Lin Kunyu, you are coming back this time. How come there are so many Buddhas?" Empress Dowager Cixi gently stroked a shining golden Tibetan Buddha statue and asked Lin Yizhe with a smile. "Back to the Empress Dowager, these Buddha statues were seen by me in her museum. The British did not recognize them as Yuanzhong collections at first, and they were not included in the return list. I recognized their inscriptions and found that many of them had the words 'Made in the Qianlong Year of the Qing Dynasty' The inscriptions were made by the building office and were indeed used by the emperor, so they were recovered together with a total of 2,262 pieces. The Ministry of Internal Affairs found out that they were all from the "Ten Thousand Buddha Tower" in the "Bliss Land". Lin Yizhe replied respectfully. "You really do things carefully. If it had been anyone else, I'm afraid the British would have fooled you." Empress Dowager Cixi nodded in approval. "This is a matter of ministerial duty, and I should do my best." Lin Yizhe replied. "Does Mr. Liu still remember the Tower of Ten Thousand Buddhas?" Empress Dowager Cixi turned to Prince Gong and asked. "This Ten Thousand Buddhas Tower is located in the northwest corner of Beihai. Together with the 'Blissful World', it is collectively known as 'Little Western Heaven'. It was built by Emperor Gaozong in the 35th year of Qianlong's reign to celebrate the sixtieth birthday of his biological mother, Empress Xiaoshengxian. According to palace archives "There were originally 10,229 golden Buddhas enshrined in the building." Prince Gong thought for a while and replied, "During the Gengshen Campaign, most of the Buddha statues were looted by foreign soldiers and traitors, and only more than 3,000 were recovered." "I think it was the great filial piety between Emperor Gaozong and my Emperor that moved the Buddha, so he ordered the envoy to find this Buddha treasure, travel across the sea, and return to the Qing Dynasty." Prince Gong's words with the word "filial piety" in his head were obviously moved. The Empress Dowager Cixi glanced at her son Emperor Tongzhi unconsciously. Emperor Tongzhi was feeling happy when he heard Prince Gong praise him in front of his mother at the right time, but when he saw his mother's eyes that were obviously stern and displeased, he suddenly broke out in cold sweat. As a son, of course he understood what his mother meant by looking at him. Thinking that the queen might have become a little angry again this time, he couldn't help but cry secretly in his heart. Lin Yizhe was keenly aware of the subtle changes in the atmosphere in the hall, and couldn't help but glance around with the corner of his eye. His eyes swept across Emperor Tongzhi, and he happened to see the beads of sweat on Emperor Tongzhi's forehead. Thinking that in this winter, even though there was a brazier burning in the hall, it was still quite cold due to the open space, and yet the emperor was still sweating profusely. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart. When he first saw Huifei Fucha who had been standing next to Emperor Tongzhi, he had a premonition. It is said that Tongzhi's Queen Arute was very beautiful. Although he had not met Arut and Tongzhi's other concubines, he could tell from the beautiful sixteen-year-old Loli Huifei Fucha in front of him. , the quality of Emperor Tongzhi's concubines was infinitely higher than that of Emperor Guangxu in later history.   This good-for-nothing emperor¡¯s health is not good to begin with. If he marries so many stunning women at once, he is probably going to die soon! PS: "Waiter, when will our food be served?" "It's already being cooked, it'll be ready soon!" As soon as he finished speaking, the waiter was immediately detained for spreading rumors! Please collect it! Please recommend! beg! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 194 The Arrogant Queen Empress Dowager Cixi also saw the beads of sweat on her son's forehead. The harshness in her eyes disappeared and became gentle. *.* She did not look at her son again, but started talking about the treasure in front of her with Prince Gong and other important ministers. After a while, Queen Arut came over. Lin Yizhe saw Empress Arut coming in to greet Ci'an and Cixi. He noticed that when the empress greeted Ci'an, she unconsciously showed intimacy on her face, but when she greeted Cixi, she didn't show any affection at all, so he guessed it. One or two of them. As a foreign minister, it was inconvenient for him to pay too much attention to the concubine, but with the slightest glance from the corner of his eye just now, as a psychological counselor with rich professional experience in later generations, these subtle actions of Arute, he All in sight. It seems that the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is really tense! Although this is the first time I have seen Arut, she is indeed a beautiful woman like the legend. She has a good figure, a typical oval face, willow eyebrows, fair and delicate skin, steady behavior, and seductive but not charming. Mei was a real beauty, but she had a vague aloofness about her that made Lin Yizhe feel a little uncomfortable. After the two princes and the queen met, the Empress Dowager Cixi introduced Lin Yizhe to the queen. "This is Lin Yizhe, the Minister of Foreign Affairs who was sent to the Western countries. These treasures in the garden are what he asked for back from the foreigners." Empress Dowager Cixi said. Lin Yizhe immediately stepped forward to greet Arut: "Your Majesty, Lin Yizhe, respectfully invites Queen Jin An." Arut squinted his eyes at Lin Yizhe and said nothing, as if Lin Yizhe did not exist. Seeing Lin Yizhe standing there frozen in salute, Liu Chengyin, Li Lianying and a group of eunuchs waiting on the side all focused their attention on Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe felt the strange looks from the eunuchs. He couldn't raise his head at this moment, but through the reflection of the floor, he could still see the queen turning and walking away, and for a moment he couldn't help but feel angry. Although I am a foreign minister and my rank is not high, there is no need for you to be so dismissive, right? You don¡¯t have a good relationship with your mother-in-law, why don¡¯t you take it out on me? At this time, Lin Yizhe was angry and angry, but he couldn't show it at all. He maintained his salute. According to court etiquette, he could not stand up if the other party did not speak, so he could only freeze there. Looking at this scene, the Empress Dowager Cixi's face suddenly darkened. "Get back on your feet." Emperor Tongzhi said quickly from the side. Lin Yizhe thanked him and stood up. There was still a peaceful look on his face. But he had secretly made up his mind to punish this arrogant queen. "Sister." Huifei Fucha, who was beside Emperor Tongzhi, greeted the queen. Lin Yizhe noticed that the queen also ignored her greeting. Seeing that the queen ignored her, Concubine Hui said nothing and her face was calm, with a hint of a smile on her face, but Lin Yizhe could see from those watery almond eyes. See the anger hidden in it. Lin Yizhe knew that although Concubine Hui was still a lolita, she was not only beautiful and smart, but also full of scheming. The city was quite deep, and Cixi loved her very much and treated her favorably. Originally, the four concubines of Tongzhi entered the palace at the same time, but Cixi named Fucha the concubine Hui. Enjoy the royal concubine treatment, the other three. The fact that two were named concubines (the Hesheli clan and the Arut clan) and one was named a nobleman (the Xilinjueluo clan) speaks volumes. The empress offended her and Cixi at the same time, so it would be strange that she would not suffer in the future. Seeing her son rescuing Lin Yizhe, Cixi, who felt she had lost face, was a little less angry. She ignored the queen's rudeness and continued to enjoy the treasures brought back by Lin Yizhe with everyone. After appreciating the treasure, the ministers retired. Empress Dowager Cixi specially ordered Lin Yizhe to stay and follow her to Changchun Palace, and asked Ci'an to go with her. Ci'an readily agreed, and Emperor Tongzhi also went with his empress and concubine. Changchun Palace is the residence of the Empress Dowager Cixi. Its architectural style is a mountain-topped roof with yellow glazed tiles, a front verandah, open doors in the open room, air doors, bamboo pattern skirts, sill windows at the top and bottom, and brocade branch windows at every step. In the Ming Dynasty, there is a throne on the ground screen, with a plaque inscribed by Emperor Qianlong's imperial pen "Respecting the Internal Rules of Repair" hanging on it. There are curtains on the left and right to separate the secondary rooms, and a floor-to-ceiling kang is set in the north of the tip room, which is the sleeping room. There are a pair of bronze turtles and a pair of bronze cranes on the left and right in front of the hall. The east side hall is called "Suishou Hall" and the west side hall is called "Chengxi Hall". Each has three rooms. The front corridor is connected to the corner corridor and can lead to each hall. To the south of Changchun Palace, that is, the back building of Tiyuan Palace, is the stage in the courtyard of Changchun Palace. There is a screen door in the northeast corner and northwest corner, which are connected to the apse. The back hall is the "Yi Qing Study Room", which was built at the same time as the Changchun Palace. It has five rooms in width and three wing rooms in the east and west. The east side hall is called "Yi Shou Zhai" and the west side hall is called "Le Zhi Xuan", with three rooms each. There is a well pavilion in the southeast of the backyard. Lin Yizhe walksSuddenly, I saw that there were more than a dozen large-scale murals with the theme of "A Dream of Red Mansions" painted on the four walls of the corridors of Changchun Palace. I couldn't help but be very surprised. In Lin Yizhe's impression, "Dream of Red Mansions" was the most popular novel in the Qing Dynasty. Because "Dream of Red Mansions" alludes to the political affairs of the time, of course this is related to Cao Xueqin's life experience. Cao's family was favored by the emperor, but he didn't expect that Cao Xueqin's father's generation was accidentally investigated. In this book, Cao Xueqin alluded to the decline of his family and his dissatisfaction with the government. At that time, there was a rise in literary prisons, so it was banned; in addition, the book described many sexual topics, although these were nothing in the eyes of later generations. , but it was opposed by feudal Taoists at the time. They believed that it was "an eyesore" and "teaching lewdness and stealing", so it was banned. The royal etiquette and laws of the Qing Dynasty were the strictest. Everything in the harem had "rules" and you could not mess around. But now, in one of the main courtyards of the "West Palace", the figures and scenery of the "Outer World" "Barn Officials and Wilderness" are painted on such a large page, which can be said to be extraordinary. Some of these murals are "", some are "Xiaoxiang Pavilion", some are "Jia Mu visiting the Grand View Garden", etc. The characters drawn are lifelike, and the pavilions, pavilions and other scenery are full of three-dimensionality. The layout and structure are magnificent and neat, the brushwork is fine, elegant and delicate, showing the exquisite painting skills and profound skills of the palace painters. Looking at these huge murals, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Changchun Palace was originally the place where the concubines lived and studied. The plaque in the back hall is the four characters "Yi Qing Shu Shi", and in the side hall next to it, there is also a tablet of Confucius, the "sage and sage teacher". In a place like this, there are dozens of large-scale "Red Mansions" paintings that cover the entire wall. No matter how you evaluate the pros and cons of its background and the choice of the painting title, Cao Xueqin's "anti-feudal work" with profound rebellious significance. The influence actually entered the deep palaces and courtyards of the royal family, making the existence of this mural an extraordinary thing. Lin Yizhe was sighing in his heart, but suddenly he saw Queen Alute lowering her head all the time, looking intently, as if she was deliberately avoiding these murals. Her face was slightly red, and she seemed to be ashamed and angry, as if there were erotic pictures or happy Buddhas painted on the wall. Lin Yizhe felt angry and funny when he saw her look. A few murals with the theme of "A Dream of Red Mansions" will make you so embarrassed. If I show you the blockbusters of the island country in later generations, won't you be embarrassed to death? ! "You married the emperor, but you didn't let the emperor sleep in your bed?" It seems that this queen is not only arrogant, but also a "female Taoist"! Thinking of the slight insult she had just made to him, Lin Yizhe felt a faint anger rising in his heart. He never thought before that the true face of this queen, who earned a lot of tears and sympathy votes in many later film and television works, would be like this! At this time, Lin Yizhe actually had the idea of ????treating her. The group entered the "Yishou Zhai" of the Changchun Palace. The Empress Dowager Cixi gave Lin Yizhe a seat. After everyone sat down, the Empress Dowager Cixi encouraged Lin Yizhe with gentle words and asked him about the current situation of Queen Victoria of England. Lin Yizhe answered them one by one. . "I heard that the husband of the British heroine passed away many years ago, and it is really not easy for a widow to run the country!" Empress Dowager Cixi thought of the deceased Emperor Xianfeng, and she couldn't help but feel sympathy for her. "The British heroine has been a widow for many years, and she has many children to accompany her, so she is not very lonely." Lin Yizhe replied, "The British and French countries also pay attention to filial piety, and they are the same as our Qing Dynasty. Their roots are also influenced by Chinese learning has a lot of influence. From this point of view, Chinese and Western learning are actually from the same origin. The British heroines and the nobles also like Chinese culture. ""Is this possible?" Empress Dowager Cixi was surprised. They looked at each other. Emperor Tongzhi also looked surprised after hearing Lin Yizhe's words, but Queen Arut's eyes flashed with disdain. "The British heroine admires our Chinese culture, so the deputy envoy Hong specially wrote a couplet for the British heroine. The British heroine considered it a treasure and was overjoyed." Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "When the nobles heard about it, many came to ask for it. "It's really unexpected that the British like my Chinese culture so much." Cixi turned around with a smile and said, "In fact, Kunyu's calligraphy is also good." "What kind of calligraphy did the British heroine like so much?" Arut suddenly spoke up and said, "Do you, a barbarian country, understand the profound meaning of our Chinese characters?" "Back to my queen, there are many people in England who are familiar with our Chinese characters, so they naturally recognize this couplet." Lin Yizhe forced himself to maintain a respectful expression and replied. "Since Mr. Lin's calligraphy is very good, why not write this couplet and let the emperor have a look." Arut seemed to want to make things difficult for Lin Yizhe, looking at him and saying slowly. ? ?Yi Zhe knew that Arut was proud of his calligraphy skills with his left hand and deliberately did not take him seriously, so he spoke like this, which made him feel angry. ps: After watching the celestial phenomena last night, I calculated that there will be a lot of rumors on Weibo in the coming week. The content is probably: "I must study hard in the new semester!" "I have to work hard in the new semester! I guess I will rarely be on Weibo." "I'm going to quit gaming in the new semester." "I'm going to work harder in the new semester. I won't play with you anymore." "I'm going to bed early and get up early in the new semester!" "I'm going to start losing weight in the new semester!" Please add it to your collection! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 195 Xiang Tuan takes over om (Cixi's face changed slightly when she heard Arut's words, but she didn't feel comfortable in front of the foreign ministers. "I accept the order." Lin Yizhe immediately agreed. "I just came to Changchun Palace." On the way, Lin Yizhe planned to use his hypnosis skills to "brainwash" Arut like Hong Jun, so as to remove her stubbornness and prevent her from becoming an obstacle to him in the future. He didn't dare to act rashly and had no chance to do it. What he didn't expect was that the opportunity would come so quickly. "Liu Chengyin, take the four treasures of the study." Before the Empress Dowager Cixi could give the order, the queen turned around and ordered. The empress actually called the eunuch leader Liu Chengyin in front of the two empresses Ci'an and Cixi. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but sigh in his heart. "Hey¡ª¡ª" Liu Chengyin responded with a smile, glanced at Lin Yizhe, and did not order Li. Instead, Lianying and his young eunuch took the people down in person. After a while, Liu Chengyin fetched tables, chairs and study utensils. Lin Yizhe stood up and came to the desk to express his thanks. , Liu Chengyin smiled slightly, took an imperial Hu brush dipped in ink, and handed it to Lin Yizhe with both hands. "Excuse me, Eunuch Liu, please bring me another pen." Lin Yizhe took the Hu brush with both hands and said with a smile. Showing a look of surprise, he glanced at the Queen quickly with eyes that could not be noticed by others, as if he had guessed something. Instead of asking further, he immediately took out another Hu brush and washed it in the purple-glazed Jun porcelain brush. He opened it, soaked it in thick ink, and handed it to Lin Yizhe's hands. Lin Yizhe held a Hu pen in each hand. He looked at the gold-sprinkled rice paper on the table, took a deep breath, and waved his left and right hands together in front of everyone's surprised eyes. The paper started to write! When Arute saw Lin Yizhe writing with both hands at the same time, her expression changed. She had always been proud of her left hand's calligraphy, but she didn't expect that the young courtier in front of her could actually use it. Writing with both hands at the same time! Emperor Tongzhi's face changed color when he saw this scene, and he couldn't help but stand up. He saw that Lin Yizhe had finished writing the word "¶«" on his left hand, and he had also finished writing the word "Î÷" on his left hand. He was writing calmly. The writing is vigorous, and although it is written with both hands, the writing style is very smooth. In a short time, a couplet is written. "Come! Sister! Come and take a look, everyone!" "The Empress Dowager Cixi was very happy and stood up and said. "After Lin Yizhe finished writing, he respectfully placed the two Hu pens on the sapphire pen holder next to the table, and then stepped aside. Empress Dowager Ci'an and Empress Dowager Cixi took Emperor Tongzhi, the Empress and Concubine Hui Step forward and look at the couplets written by Lin Yizhe. "'Looking to the west, the Queen Mother descends from Yaochi, and coming to the east, the purple air fills the pass' Good! Good!" Empress Dowager Ci'an was the first to praise, "The writing is good. The lyrics are also good. "Good!" "What's even more rare is that he wrote with both hands at the same time." Empress Dowager Cixi knew that Lin Yizhe performed this writing with both hands in response to the queen's difficulty, so she specifically said, "Ordinary people usually write with their right hand. It is already difficult to write with your left hand, but it is even more rare to write with both hands at the same time! "Of course Arut understood that Cixi's words were mocking her. She was so angry that she turned her head and glared at Lin Yizhe. What Lin Yizhe wanted was just this look from her. Just when she looked towards At this moment, Lin Yizhe activated hypnosis. Suddenly, Arute found that Lin Yizhe's eyes were like deep ancient pools, bottomless. She subconsciously wanted to turn her head, but she found that her consciousness and body seemed to be trapped. Some kind of invisible force completely controlled her. Somehow, although she was controlled by something, she still enjoyed the feeling of being controlled. The voices of people around her became blurry. , but Lin Yizhe's voice was so soft, sweet, and magnetic, as if it could penetrate her whole body! Emperor Tongzhi was originally worried that the queen would say something unpleasant to make the two queen mothers unhappy, but he didn't. Thinking of this, Arut just glanced at Lin Yizhe and turned around calmly without saying anything else. Emperor Tongzhi felt relieved and did not notice other abnormalities in the queen's heart. The queen was also impressed by Lin Yizhe's left-hand calligraphy, and Emperor Tongzhi couldn't help but admire Lin Yizhe very much. "Lin Kunyu, you must have put a lot of effort into this calligraphy, right?" "The Empress Dowager Ci'an asked. "Returning to the Empress Dowager, I was taught by my uncle and aunt when I was young. I studied calligraphy diligently and practiced it for many years, so I can write with both hands at the same time. "Of course Lin Yizhe couldn't tell the Empress Dowager Ci'an that when he was a child, he would write backwards with his left hand.Under the training of a wicked calligrapher from his hometown, he was able to write calligraphy with both hands at the same time at the age of nine. He also won an award in the city's youth calligraphy competition held by the city's Children's Palace for his left and right hand calligraphy. This credit can be attributed to Shen Baozhen, Lin Puqing and his wife. "You have been here for many years, and my uncle and aunt miss you very much at home." The Empress Dowager Cixi heard the longing for Shen Baozhen and his wife in Lin Yizhe's words, and couldn't help but feel moved, "When you finish handing over your errands, you will return to Fujian Province to take up a post. Well, you might as well take care of your loved ones nearby." "Thank you, the Queen Mother, for your kindness!" Lin Yizhe quickly bowed to the ground, his voice choked with gratitude. "This child's filial piety is really touching." Empress Dowager Ci'an also nodded and smiled. "Your errand this time is very hard. After you return, you should take a good rest for a month." Empress Dowager Cixi looked at Lin Yizhe's face that had turned black due to the sun exposure at sea for many years. She felt pity for him and gave Lin Yizhe a compliment. months off. "I have done a little bit of work and suffered some bumps in the boat, but it is nothing compared to the hard work of the Empress Dowager who worked day and night on state affairs." Lin Yizhe said, "I made a detailed delicacy, called 'Xiang Tuan', which is the most nutritious and delicious, especially Presented to the Empress Dowager as a token of filial piety. " "Oh?" The Empress Dowager Cixi was slightly surprised when she heard that Lin Yizhe was going to offer food to her, and then she smiled, "It's rare that you still have such filial piety." " I would like to inform the Empress Dowager that this fragrant ball is soft and fragrant, and is most suitable for the elderly. My uncle and aunt have been in poor health for many years, and eating greasy food is not good for them. Although I am a nephew, my uncle and aunt raised me. Just like my biological parents, I always wanted to find some food for my elders that could help their digestion, so I made this fragrant dumpling to honor my elders by referring to ancient books. After eating it, both elders praised it, saying it was good for their qi and brain, and helpful for their mind. " Lin Yizhe said, "The Queen Mother works hard to serve the people and pay attention to the affairs of the state. She spends her days eating and sleeping, so I offer this incense stick in the hope that it will be of some benefit. " "Oh, I really want to ask you to say that. Give it a try." Empress Dowager Cixi smiled and turned to look at Empress Dowager Ci'an, who nodded with a smile. After a while, the two young eunuchs came in each holding a beautiful wooden box and presented it in front of the two empress dowagers. Liu Chengyin and Li Lianying stepped forward and opened the lid of the box. Empress Dowager Cixi felt a faint fragrance coming to her face. She looked carefully and saw twelve small glutinous rice balls of six colors, about the size of pigeon eggs, neatly placed in the box. She didn't know whether they were used. What kind of spice, not only does it smell extremely fragrant, but it also has a fresh and lovely color, which makes people unable to bear to eat it. Liu Chengyin and Li Lianying took the silver needles respectively, pricked each incense ball in turn, twisted it, and then carefully examined it for a while before putting away the silver needles. Lin Yizhe knew that this was a rule in the palace, and the purpose was to prevent someone from poisoning and harming her, so it was not surprising. The Empress Dowager Cixi picked up the ivory chopsticks in the box, picked up an emerald-green incense stick, put it into her mouth, and chewed it carefully. Over there, Empress Dowager Ci'an also picked up a white incense ball with chopsticks and put it into her mouth. Liu Chengyin and Li Lianying carefully observed the reactions of the empress dowagers of the two palaces. I saw Empress Dowager Cixi eating one fragrant dumpling, then another, and then put down her chopsticks. Over there, Empress Dowager Ci'an also put down her chopsticks. Like Ci Xi, she only ate two fragrant balls and stopped eating. "Keep it." Empress Dowager Cixi took the handkerchief and wiped the corners of her mouth, and ordered lightly. ¡°Hey¡ª¡ª¡± Liu Chengyin responded, and he and Li Lianying put the lid back on the box with their own hands and took it down. Lin Yizhe felt uneasy when he saw that Ci'an and Cixi each only ate two fragrant dumplings and then stopped eating. However, he suddenly remembered something and felt relieved. It should be noted that the Qing Palace had extremely strict regulations on food. What did Kangxi like to eat? What did Yongzheng like to eat? What did Qianlong like to eat? I'm afraid no one knows. Not only do outsiders not know, but even the cooks who serve these people don't know. Why is this happening? It's because I don't want to know. If someone wants to brag about Empress Dowager Cixi¡¯s favorite dishes or snacks, be careful. This is a big taboo and must not be discussed in the palace. Everything in the palace must be published, but what the emperor and the queen mother love to eat will never be written down. This is something no one is allowed to know. Everyone knew why, but no one said anything. Anyone who said it would lose their head. Moreover, according to the rules in the palace, the emperor and the queen mother would never say "what do I like to eat" or "what do I want to eat today", just like ordinary people visiting a restaurant, they would order a few dishes and let the cooks prepare them. This is never allowed. Therefore, when the Empress Dowager Cixi ate, every time she took out more than 120 fresh dishes, she put all these dishes on the table and let the Empress Dowager Cixi choose them at will. Today she likes to eat this, and she may like to eat that tomorrow, and she cannot let other people eat it at all. I guessed that she would definitely eat a certain dish. Empress Dowager Cixi also did this deliberately. The dishes she likes to eat today will not be the same tomorrow.?I will definitely not eat it. I will eat this dish again after a while. No one can figure out the rules here. (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!¡¤. Text Chapter 196: Solving the problem with "filial piety" In addition, there is a strict rule in the palace, which is said to be ancestral, that is, "eat no more than three spoons", that is, "you are not allowed to eat more than three spoons of vegetables", and you cannot scoop out a third spoonful. ¡ò¡òBecause the dish that I scooped out the third spoonful must be my usual favorite. If outsiders knew about it, someone might try to plot this dish. "Eat no more than three" means to be cautious and avoid gluttony to avoid poisoning. Just imagine which dynasty or generation did not die violently in the palace? Although Ci'an and Cixi only ate two fragrant dumplings, Cixi's next order was to "keep it" instead of "give it to everyone to try", which is very revealing. The Empress Dowager Cixi did not comment on whether the fragrant dumpling was delicious, but said warmly to Lin Yizhe: "It is very rare for you to have this kind of filial piety. It should be noted that these days when you have been abroad, there have been a snowstorm of memorials to impeach you. One of them is 'Parents "Here, don't travel far away", alluding to your unfilial piety, saying that you must have forgotten the foundation of filial piety after being abroad for so long. Now that you are back, I think this material argument can be settled. " "Back to the Queen Mother, filial piety is everything. The reason is that even though I am in a foreign country, I never forget to declare my Chinese filial piety. Moreover, the Western countries also emphasize filial piety, just like our Chinese. Confusing right and wrong is really hurting the country and the people." Lin Yizhe was secretly shocked when he heard that Empress Dowager Cixi said that Yan Guan impeached her in this way, and quickly replied. "Oh? Western countries also emphasize filial piety?" Empress Dowager Cixi asked curiously. "Back to the Queen Mother, this is exactly the case. Western countries teach children mostly simple and unpretentious proverbs. For example, the English proverb goes: 'The love of parents is the foundation of all virtues.' The French proverb goes: "The kindness of parents cannot be drowned by water or extinguished by fire." A Prussian proverb goes: "The love of a father for ten sons is deeper than the love of ten sons for one father." Socrates, the great Greek philosopher. The bottom line is: "As a son, if you don't feel the kindness of your parents, no one will be your relatives and friends. Everyone knows that it is useless to show kindness to those who are unfilial to their parents." And so on. The words of admonishing filial piety and good deeds are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in the Western Kingdom. If they insist on filial piety, they are in harmony with the Celestial Empire. When I was in the Western Kingdom, I often talked about filial piety with famous officials, so I heard Lin Yizhe's answer. The Empress Dowager Cixi was very surprised at first, and then nodded in approval. Seeing that the Empress Dowager Cixi was already in love, Lin Yizhe breathed a sigh of relief. The reason why Lin Yizhe pointed out that "filial piety" is also very popular in Western countries is because now he wants to silence those gossips. The best question that can be used to solve the question is the word "filial piety"! Because the current Qing Dynasty advocates governing the world with "filial piety"! This "filial piety", of course, not only refers to "filial piety" in the narrow sense, but also refers to "filial piety" in the broad sense. The original meaning of "filial piety" is that I treat others with this heart, and everyone is encouraged to treat others with this heart. And if it is extended to all interpersonal levels, then the world will be harmonious. Since "filial piety" is the beginning of human ethics, it is considered to be the initial and basic starting point for a person to cultivate courtesy and benevolence to others. Therefore, the ancients also had the saying "ruling the world with filial piety". This is also the reason why the rulers implemented the "Book of Filial Piety". Therefore. Only "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals" calls "filial piety" a "wonderful technique" for governing the world. If the emperor can be filial and extend empathy to others, then the world will be governed; the same is true for the common people. Those who can be filial will be loyal, and those who are loyal to personnel will be able to fulfill their responsibilities and know their duties. Do everything well and be a good person. How can ¡°filial piety¡± govern the world? This is because ancient China was a patriarchal society based on blood relations. The stability of basic social organizational structures such as family and clan (family). It is related to the ruling order of the entire country. If clans and families are unstable, it may be detrimental to the stability of the country. Chaos within a clan or family, with constant fighting and disintegration will inevitably weaken the ruler's ability to implement decrees. This is because the state's collection of taxes and recruitment of soldiers are often implemented through families and families. If families and families are in chaos, the social order on which the state depends will be out of control. Another more serious situation is when families and clans become rebels. In this case, dynastic rule would be subverted. In fact, in many historical events, the two opposing political forces were ultimately the combination of interests of various local forces, and these local supporting forces belonging to different camps were often rival families or families in the local area who were already in power. clan villages. In addition, since the "guo" of the political entity is closely related to the "jia" of the blood union, and its social structure uses "jia" as its basic social unit, the two words "guo" and "jia" in Chinese characters The word is often used as a single word. The so-called "country" really means that "country" has "home", and "home" also has certain political characteristics of "country". In this way, family ethics are the ethical basis for rulers to implement their rule, and they are implemented in the form of legal provisions. The broad sense of "filial piety" is also linked to "loyalty". ?The requirements for "filial piety" in the "Book of Filial Piety" include not only being filial to parents, elders and respecting ancestors, but also being loyal to the nation and motherland. The requirements for filial piety in "The Classic of Filial Piety" are to "clearly define the principles" and first talk about cultivating virtue. Borrowing the words of Confucius, he said: "The ancient kings had the most important virtues in order to obey the world" and "filial piety to the husband is the foundation of virtue". It also said that filial piety must first Filial piety starts from the emperor himself. The emperor sets an example to be filial. There are also subtle words and great meanings in the "Remonstrance Chapter", which shows that the following way to deal with the superior is not to accept the situation and let the other party do unrighteousness in the world. It emphasizes the necessity of remonstrance and the attitude of being a son. It is precisely because the practice of "filial piety" is very important for people's self-adultness and conduct in life, it is the development of self-worth, and the basis of social harmony. It is also a kind of value expectation for oneself and others, so the rulers of the past dynasties in China have "Filial piety" is strongly promoted. And Lin Yizhe wanted to change the Qing Dynasty¡¯s ruling class¡¯s prejudice against foreign countries, so he used ¡°filial piety¡± to solve the problem! "These ignorant scholars are really hateful! Whenever Zhezi mentions the Western Kingdom, he always talks about 'a country of barbarians', 'ghosts' and 'animals', which is disgusting." Empress Dowager Cixi said angrily, "The imperial court It is even more annoying that ministers are still blinded by this! Since the Western Kingdom shares the same filial piety as the Celestial Empire, why are there such things as barbarians and ghosts? The only way to achieve a hundred good deeds and eliminate all evils is to be filial. 'How can the Western countries abandon this and not use it if they want to be governed? It spreads across the four seas, and it will be given to future generations without delay. If it is pushed, it will be set to the East Sea, and it will be set to the West Sea. To understand the truth, it is necessary to govern the country well." Lin Yizhe said, "These people use lies to deceive the emperor and hinder the good relations between the heaven and the Western countries. They do not want my empress dowager to understand the public opinion of the world. It can be said that the emperor Tongzhi heard it. Lin Yizhe's narration was very fresh, so he interjected: "Lin Kunyu, the Western proverbs you just mentioned sound simple and easy to understand, and are easier to understand than the words of sages. This Western country encourages filial piety, how can you still explain it? What do you know? Why don't you tell me? "" Returning to the Emperor, there are many such proverbs in the West. For the sake of survival, the words of sages are easy for the people to understand, and I still remember some of them. The Queen Mother gave a brief summary." Lin Yizhe said respectfully, "As the Old Testament of Western countries says: 'A wise son listens to the teachings of his parents.' A French proverb says: 'A mother's love is always in the spring'" "'Mother's love is the highest love.'" "'The sweetest voice to mortals is heard from mother, family and the paradise world.'" "'A son should bear the greatest and most permanent debt to his parents. "'It's useless to be unfilial to your parents and indulge in others.'" "'A mother's heart is the paradise of children.'" "'How wonderfully nature has arranged everything. When you enter the world, you find that there is a mother who is always watching over it. '" "'The first love we feel and receive begins in the mother's heart. '" "'A baby first grows up in the mother's arms, but often it grows. In her heart.'" "'A mother's tears wash away her child's injustice.'" "'A mother's love is like the greatest power in the world. The kind of kindness and love parents have for their children. '" "'The childhood scene is as vague as a dream, and the warmth of maternal love will never be forgotten. Mother, I miss you so much, I wish I could turn back the time! '" "'Respect! Your parents, who bore you, nurtured you tenderly in your youth, taught you in your youth, and have loved you ever since: respect, obey, and love them, which will fill their souls with holy joy and make the heavens descend upon you. Bless you; in the future, your sons will also respect you, and your life will be filled with peace. '" When Emperor Tongzhi heard Lin Yizhe's eloquent words, he couldn't help but be surprised by his superior memory. He just thought. After making a few comments, he suddenly discovered that when Lin Yizhe heard Lin Yizhe talking about filial piety in Western countries, his face showed a look of shame. How did Emperor Tongzhi know that at this time, Arut's heart was already stirred up by these beautiful words? To Arut's ears, every word and every pronunciation Lin Yizhe said was like the sound of nature, penetrating into her body, into her mind, and into the depths of her heart, making her feel like Crazy and unable to control himself. At this time, all that came to Arut's mind was all the care and love Cixi had given her when she first entered the palace, and all the unpleasant things that happened between them later disappeared. "Lin Kunyu, you must write down what you experienced in the Western Kingdom and what you saw about filial piety.An article was published to set the record straight. "Empress Dowager Ci'an said. "I accept the decree. "Lin Yizhe said. PS: Zong Yuan met Li Bai in prison and asked why he was here. Li Bai said: It's a rumor. I said that the Lufei River flows down three thousand feet. When others measured it, it was not that long at all. Liu Zongyuan said: Alas. , each other, I said that birds fly across thousands of mountains, and someone reported that one bird was still there. Just as they were sighing, Wang Zhihuan came in, and the two looked at each other and said with a smile: Haha, a lonely city in Wanren Mountain, please collect it! Please recommend! Please click! Please vote! Text Chapter 197: The Queen is brainwashed and Concubine Hui lies at gunpoint Emperor Tongzhi heard what Lin Yizhe just said was interesting, so he asked about the customs and customs of Western countries, and Lin Yizhe answered them one by one. *.* At this time, Arut could no longer hear the conversations of people around her. Her mind was filled with the sound of Lin Yizhe's word "filial piety". She felt like she had been enlightened, and her chest was filled with guilt and regret, which made her feel like she was going crazy. Lin Yizhe's soft and pleasant voice gradually merged into words of encouragement in her mind. "Kneel down and admit your mistake, and she won't blame you anymore" "Admit your mistake" "Repent" "Admit your mistake, and it's not too late" Arut thought of what she said. The rebellious words, the empress dowagers of the two palaces tolerated her in every possible way, and the old father at home was always worried. A strong sense of guilt came to her heart, making her unable to be herself for a while. Arut suddenly stood up, walked to Cixi in a few steps, and fell to his knees with a plop. The Empress Dowager Cixi was startled by Arut's sudden movement. She looked at her daughter-in-law who usually caused trouble for her in astonishment. She stood there for a moment, speechless. "My daughter-in-law is unfilial, please be punished by my ancestors!" Arut kowtowed, tears streaming down her face. Seeing Arut's unexpected behavior that shocked everyone, not only Ci'an and Cixi were shocked, but Emperor Tongzhi, Liu Chengyin, Li Lianying and the surrounding eunuchs were also shocked. Li Lianying's eyes were wide open, and she looked at Arut who was kneeling there with tears streaming down her face, and an inexplicable expression of surprise froze on her face. Only Lin Yizhe looked at this live drama "directed" by himself without showing his expression, and secretly sneered in his heart. Cixi was stunned for a while before she came back to her senses. "Hey! Which one is this?" Empress Dowager Cixi looked at Arut who was prostrate on the ground and said habitually. As soon as the words came out of her mouth, Cixi regretted it a little. The Arut family in front of her. He was looking at himself with tears streaming down his face. Her face was full of regret, and the look in her eyes showed true feelings, and she was definitely not pretending to show it to herself. "My daughter-in-law has committed a serious crime of unfilial piety, and I beg my ancestors to severely punish me!" Arut kowtowed again, fell to the ground, and said sadly. The Empress Dowager Cixi heard the sincerity in her words, recalling the previous conflicts between the two, she also secretly felt regret in her heart. This daughter-in-law has not followed her since she entered the palace. She is always at odds with herself intentionally or unintentionally, but her attitude towards her is also one of the reasons for the intensification of the conflict. I have a grudge against her, isn¡¯t it because my son, Emperor Tongzhi, did not follow my wishes and choose Fucha as the queen. Did he choose her as the queen on his own initiative? In addition, she was the granddaughter of Prince Zheng Duanhua, one of the eight ministers who was sentenced to death in the "Xinyou Coup". He was always wary of her, which led to this situation. Now that his wife is so sincerely apologizing to him, what else can he say? "Get up, get up! What's the point of kneeling like this!" Empress Dowager Cixi quickly interrupted her and said, "Liu Chengyin! What are you doing standing still? Why don't you help the queen up quickly!" Liu Chengyin and Li Lianying came to their senses and quickly He stepped forward in response. One left and one on the right held Arut's arms and helped her up. "A daughter-in-law should not contradict her ancestors and say things that hurt her; a daughter-in-law should not show her face to her ancestors or show her face to her. Greetings from the ancestors. A daughter-in-law should not" Mrs. Arut looked at Cixi with tears in her eyes and sobbed, but was interrupted by Cixi softly. "Why are you talking about these things! Don't cry! Don't break your body from crying!" Empress Dowager Cixi took Arut's hand and asked her to sit down next to her. "My daughter-in-law just listened to Mr. Lin's words of filial piety and thought about the past. She is so ashamed" Lin Yizhe's heart was agitated when he heard his name mentioned in Arut's words. He immediately realized that the effect of the hypnosis he had just hypnotized Arut seemed to be a little too much. It's no wonder that Lin Yizhe used heavy tactics, because after all, as a foreign minister, he rarely had the opportunity to see the concubine, but this empress hated him because of her bad relationship with Cixi. If he didn't catch her, Take this opportunity to give her a hard blow. I don't know how many twists and turns I will have to go through to achieve my goal. ¡°But what Lin Yizhe didn¡¯t expect was that something unexpected happened while he was hypnotizing the queen! "It's all over. Don't talk about these things again. Everyone will be fine in the future" Empress Dowager Cixi comforted Arut. Before she could finish her words, Concubine Hui who was beside Emperor Tongzhi also came to the Empress Dowager Cixi. In front of him, he knelt down on his knees with tears streaming down his face.  Lin Yizhe was surprised. When he saw Concubine Hui's eyes, he secretly cried out. ¡°It must have been when I was hypnotizing the queen that Concubine Hui glanced at me and said something to me at the same time! Concubine Hui looked like she was under her own hypnosis just like Arut! "My daughter-in-law is unfilial" Huifei Fucha bowed to the ground and spoke in the same tone as Arute. "What are you doing?" Empress Dowager Cixi was completely confused. "A daughter-in-law is unfilial A daughter-in-law should not be competitive with the queen, and should always be in trouble with the queen. She should not stir up trouble in front of the ancestors, add fuel to the fire and speak ill of the queen, causing discord between the ancestors and the queen" Lin Yizhe was secretly speechless after hearing this, Things in this palace are really shocking every step of the way! Huifei Fucha was the daughter of Yuanwailang Fengxiu. He was born in early December in the ninth year of Xianfeng (1859). He was less than thirteen years old when he was elected to the palace. She is pretty and pretty, has a lively and cheerful personality, is considerate, and is quite scheming. The Empress Dowager Cixi liked her very much and advocated choosing her as the queen, but the Empress Dowager Ci'an believed that Fucha was frivolous and restless and was not worthy of being a mother to the world. On the contrary, he was optimistic about Arut's dignity, quietness, knowledge and etiquette. As the two queen mothers had their own opinions and couldn't argue, they finally decided to listen to the emperor's opinion. Although Emperor Tongzhi was the biological son of Empress Dowager Cixi, he was very afraid of Cixi's harshness, so the relationship between mother and son was not deep. Empress Dowager Ci'an was loyal and kind, treating Emperor Tongzhi as her own and caring deeply, so she was deeply loved and respected by Emperor Tongzhi. Therefore, when choosing the queen, Emperor Tongzhi chose Arut according to the wishes of Empress Dowager Ci'an. In this way, the Fucha family lost the crown of queen that was about to be obtained. So for Arut. She always held a grudge. After marrying Emperor Tongzhi as his concubine, Emperor Tongzhi often favored her for her beauty and affection. However, due to the disagreement between the queen and her mother Cixi, Cixi saw that Emperor Tongzhi often visited the middle palace and thought that Concubine Hui was alienated and neglected by the emperor. Being quite dissatisfied, he summoned Emperor Tongzhi and said, "Concubine Hui is a virtuous concubine. Although she is relegated to the position of concubine, she should be treated as a concubine. The queen is young and is not familiar with the etiquette in the palace. She should learn it from time to time. The emperor is not allowed to go to the middle palace frequently. It interferes with government affairs." Because Cixi seriously interfered with the emperor's marital life. Emperor Tongzhi, who was in the period of rebellion, simply lived alone in the Qianqing Palace, not going to any palace, and concentrating on attending to the good times and allowing the maids to come. After the Fucha family learned about it, they became even more angry at the Arut family, so they often cried and complained in front of Cixi and said bad things about the queen, which made Cixi and the queen increasingly jealous. It turns out that the Fucha family in history. More than two years later, the concubine was directly promoted to the imperial concubine, rising two levels in a row, while the other three were only promoted one level. It was only half a month after Emperor Tongzhi died. Cixi also conferred the title of Imperial Concubine Dunyi on the Fucha family (the title given to imperial concubines as usual). Before Cixi's sixtieth birthday, she was also named the Imperial Concubine Dunyi Rongqing. The imperial concubine received a four-character title, which was the only example in the Qing Dynasty. Despite having supreme wealth and honor, the Fucha family was not happy in their hearts. She passed away on February 28, the 30th year of Guangxu (1904), with the regret of not being able to become the queen. Only 46 years old. And now she doesn¡¯t know it, just at the moment she knelt down. Her and the queen's fates have undergone earth-shaking changes! "Get up, get up!" Empress Dowager Cixi said urgently. Without waiting for Cixi's instructions, Liu Chengyin and Li Lianying quickly stepped forward and helped Concubine Hui up one by one. Concubine Hui, who got up, turned to the queen and bowed again: "Sister, my sister is not sensible. She is jealous of her, speaks ill of her, and makes her sad I just listened to Master Lin's words and woke up" Hearing Hui When the concubine said this, beads of sweat broke out on Lin Yizhe's forehead. He secretly glanced at the concubine, trying to find an opportunity to issue an instruction to end the hypnosis, but the empress and Concubine Hui burst into tears, and neither of them turned to look at him, which made him anxious. "Sister, please stop talkingI can't forgive my sister. I shouldn't bear grudges against my sister" The queen quickly stepped forward to help Concubine Hui. Seeing this, the concubines suddenly changed their temper, and Emperor Tongzhi looked on as if he was in a fog. Liu Chengyin and Li Lianying were also surprised. Empress Dowager Cixi was very happy, and she looked at each other. Empress Dowager Ci'an smiled and nodded, her face also very happy. "From now on, everyone will live in harmony and never have these troublesome things again. Do you understand?" For the first time, Empress Dowager Cixi took the hands of the Queen and Concubine Hui and watched them earnestly warn them. . The Queen and Concubine Hui put away their tears and nodded repeatedly. Lin Yizhe was thinking about how to give the command to end the hypnosis, but he didn't expect Emperor Tongzhi to come in front of him and block his view. "Lin Kunyu, you have made great achievements today." Emperor Tongzhi said to Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe was shocked. He thought Emperor Tongzhi found out that he was responsible for all this.He involuntarily raised his head slightly and saw a teasing smile on Emperor Tongzhi's face. Seeing the panic on Lin Yizhe's face, Emperor Tongzhi smiled even more happily. He stepped forward and patted Lin Yizhe on the shoulder, "Do your best in the future!" Although Tongzhi moved quickly, he still did not escape Cixi's eyes. Cixi Seeing the emperor's son showing such contemptuous behavior towards his ministers, I sighed again in my heart. ps: At first they made some mobile phones without keyboards, but I didn¡¯t say anything. I thought that the touch screen could delay my Alzheimer¡¯s disease. Then they started to make some mobile phones that only lasted for one day, but I didn¡¯t say anything. Now they are crazy about making human beings as long as Without evolution, I will never be able to use my mobile phone with one hand, which cannot fit in my trouser pocket. I sadly find that no rational person can speak for me anymore. Please collect it! Please recommend! beg! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 198: The abbot comes to pay homage Although this son is now in charge, he is still far from her expectations. "Lin Kunyu has made a great contribution today, and I think he will be rewarded." Empress Dowager Ci'an heard what Emperor Tongzhi said and said with a smile. "That's what my sister said." Cixi said with a smile, "What would you like to reward me with?" "I think I'll just give him these pens, inks, paper and inkstones." Empress Dowager Ci'an said with a smile. "I thank the Empress Dowager for her grace!" Lin Yizhe's face showed surprise (his acting skills are first-rate) and he immediately bowed down to express his gratitude. Because he knew that the reward given to him by the two palaces was more than just a set of stationery! But what makes Lin Yizhe depressed is that until the end of the interview, Lin Yizhe had no chance to give a hint to end the hypnosis. Forget it, it won't be a big deal anyway (Hong Jun was fine for such a long time), let's talk about it later Thinking that the top rulers of this old empire have become chess pieces in his hands, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel Somewhat proud. After leaving the palace, Lin Yizhe returned to the building where he stayed in Xianliang Temple. The gifts from the empress dowagers of the two palaces had been delivered to his room. Different from the pens, inks, paper and inkstones that Lin Yizhe originally suspected were not very valuable, the gifts from the two palaces include a box of Hu pens (including the two he used), a Seven-star Duan inkstone, a letter of rice paper sprinkled with gold, A set of imperial tribute ink (twelve pieces), a Tang Ying imitation Jun kiln purple glaze brush washer, a pair of south red agate "Taishi Shaoshi" (in the shape of two lions, one big and one small) paperweights, A white jade turtle-shaped inkstone, a sapphire penholder and a gilt-painted and enamel incense burner. These things are all used by the royal family in the palace. Not only are they made of expensive materials, but they are also extremely exquisitely made. Each of them is a treasure of great value. Hearing that Lin Yizhe had won the reward, Hong Jun was the first to come to express his congratulations. "The Empress Dowager's reward is so generous, which shows how much she values ??Kunyu!" Hong Jun suddenly saw that the two palaces had rewarded Lin Yizhe with so many palace treasures. He said happily, "Kunyu's future is decided from now on! Haha!" Lin Yizhe told Hong Jun about today's meeting. Of course, he must not talk about the brainwashing of the empress and concubine Hui. "The empress dowager allowed me to return to my place of origin. It's just that the empress dowager allowed me to return to my place of origin. I don¡¯t know if I can continue to handle shipping.¡± ¡°Kun Yu is so obsessed with practical matters.¡± Hong Jun sighed. ¡°I don¡¯t know how the Empress Dowager will arrange for Brother Tao.¡± "Haha, it's impossible for me to return to my original post." Hong Jun said with a smile, "Besides, I don't want to return to my original post. If I can be posted as an envoy to France, that would be enough." Lin Yizhe heard that Hong Jun actually thought To ask for such a "ghost mission" as the minister stationed in France, I was stunned for a moment, but then I understood. Hong Jun must have been obsessed with the "Prince of France" Fantine. That¡¯s why we had such a plan! The two were talking, and not long after, the internal eunuch came to announce the appointment of Lin Yizhe as the shipping administrator (actual professor) and nursing governor of Fujian. Hong Jun was awarded the title of Minister of Affairs of the Prime Minister's Yamen and Minister of the Ministry of Family Affairs. Hearing that Hong Jun entered the Prime Minister's Yamen and became the minister of affairs means that he has completely separated from the "Qingliu" team. Joining the ranks of the Westernizationists, Lin Yizhe was both happy for him and secretly worried for him. Lin Yizhe was happy that Hong Jun was promoted. After joining the Prime Minister's Yamen as the minister of affairs, I can say that I have another strong supporter, but what I am worried about is that he turns out to be a "clear celebrity". He was brainwashed into becoming a Westernizer by himself, and he was bound to break away from the "Qingliu" people. From now on, just like myself, I will bear the verbal and written criticism of "Qingliu"! And, the first person who will not let him go is his mentor, Minister of Military Aircraft, and leader of the "Beiqing Liu" Li Hongzao! After seeing off the eunuch who announced the decree, Hong Jun once again congratulated Lin Yizhe: "Kunyu returned to his hometown, and was actually promoted to shipping administration and given the title of governor. It's really gratifying! Although we have many governors in the Qing Dynasty, there is no one like him. Kunyu, a young man like this, has an immeasurable future! "Haha!" "Brother Tao Shi will be appointed as the chief minister of the Prime Minister's Office, and he will not be able to compare with me as a foreign minister," Lin Yizhe said with a smile. . "To be honest, brother Kunyu, Beijing is not a place I want to stay." Hong Jun smiled and shook his head, "The Prime Minister's Office is only a temporary residence, and an envoy to Europe is what I want. Of course, there is no time now. OK. Besides, I still have some old debts that I need to settle in Beijing before I can take office." Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel very happy when he heard that Hong Jun said that he had "old debts" to settle in Beijing. Of course, this debt couldn't be economic. It's a surprise. Lin Yizhe was waiting to ask about the details, and the servant came to report, saying that "Cheng En Gong" Chongqi came to worship. "Now the head of state has come to congratulate Kunyu. Kunyu has a lot of face!" Look.Lin Yizhe looked confused, but Hong Jun reminded him with a smile. When Lin Yizhe heard the word "governor", the figure of Arut immediately appeared in front of his eyes, and he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. ¡°Could it be that what he did to Arut was seen through by others? Did your father come to your door? "Invite me quickly! - No! I'll greet him!" When Lin Yizhe came to the door, he saw a short, fat old man with a gray beard pacing there with his hands behind his back, looking very anxious. When he stepped forward to say hello, the old man saw Lin Yizhe coming out and immediately stepped forward, bowed his head and bowed. "Benefactor!" What what? benefactor? Lin Yizhe didn't react for a moment, but his hands were not slow. He stepped forward and supported the old man to prevent him from bowing down. "Lord Chong! What are you doing? You're killing this junior! Please get up quickly!" This old man is the third-class Chengen Gong Chongqi, the father of Empress Arut. Chongqi¡¯s life experience can be said to be quite bumpy. Chongqi is a descendant of the Eight Banners of Mongolia. He was originally affiliated with the Zhenglan Banner of Mongolia. He is the son of the great scholar Sai Shang'a. Chongqi was born in Linsheng at first. By donating military salary, he obtained the eighth grade of writing style. Soon he was appointed as the transcriber of the Jade Document Hall. In 1848, he was promoted to the director of the Ministry of Industry, and passed the imperial examination a year later. In 1851 (the first year of Xianfeng), the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom peasant uprising broke out. Emperor Xianfeng appointed Sai Shang'a as the imperial envoy to supervise Guangxi and suppress the Taiping Army. The Taiping Army was so powerful that it broke through the Qing army's encirclement and suppression, entered Hunan from Guangxi, and approached the city of Changsha. Emperor Xianfeng was furious. Sai Shang'a was dismissed from his post and escorted back to Beijing, where he was ordered to be executed in prison and his family property was lost. Chongqi was also implicated by her father and was dismissed from the official position of director of the Ministry of Industry. With her family in decline, Chongqi can be said to have experienced the harsh world of "living in a busy city with no one to care about her". He simply studied behind closed doors, studied calligraphy, and developed a good calligraphy. He was also good at painting, and especially liked to draw wild geese. To express his indignation that "Cangzhou has been hidden for a long time and no one knows it, just like the cold reeds falling by the wild geese". In 1853, the Northern Expeditionary Army of the Taiping Rebellion approached Tianjin and threatened the capital. Emperor Xianfeng ordered the establishment of a patrol station and declared martial law. The Minister of Patrol Wang transferred Chongqi to serve as the copywriter of the Flag Army Supervision and Training Department. The following year. The lone Taiping army marching north ran out of ammunition and food, and was defeated by the Qing army. Chongqi was awarded the seventh rank of the Ministry of War for her meritorious service in resisting the Taiping army's northward advance, and was given the title of Fujuren. In 1860, the Second Opium War broke out. The British and French forces invaded Beijing, and Emperor Xianfeng fled to Jehol in a panic. Chongqi guarded the inner imperial city in the name of accompanying the patrol and assisted in the day and night patrol of the inner city regiment. Just in case something unexpected happens. After the British and French allied forces retreated, Chongqi was promoted to chief officer due to his meritorious service in defending the city, and later moved to Yuan Wai Lang. 1864 (the third year of Tongzhi). General Du Xing Azou of Ningxia asked Chongqi, who was familiar with military affairs, to accompany him to the northwest to participate in military affairs. Shujian of the Ministry of War asked to keep Chongqi in the ministry and was approved, so Chongqi was transferred to the infantry commander's Yamen and served as a clerk. This year coincides with the triennial examination of the Ministry of Etiquette. Chongqi successfully obtained the qualification of a tribute scholar and entered the Baohe Hall to take part in the palace examination on the 21st day of the fourth lunar month. The day of the imperial examination. Chongqi was calm and composed, and her writing was extremely agile. She wrote like a flowing cloud, and in a short time, she had finished writing more than a thousand words of classics, history and current affairs policy essays. The next day, eight marking ministers circled the top 10 among all the sealed examination papers and presented them to the emperor for personal viewing. But Emperor Tongzhi was still a 10-year-old child at that time, so the matter was handled by the empress dowagers of the two palaces. When the Empress Dowager Cixi saw that one of the papers had good diction and skillful calligraphy, she advocated selecting this one as the top candidate. The Empress Dowager Ci'an had no objection, so she left it up to the Empress Dowager Cixi to arrange the names of the 10 papers. And clicked with the imperial pen. After opening the sealed test paper, it was discovered that the person ranked first as a Jinshi was actually Chongqi from the Zhenglan Banner of Mongolia. This was an unprecedented precedent since the founding of the Qing Dynasty. It turns out that in the early Qing Dynasty, in order to win over Han intellectuals, the strategy of "flag without counting yuan" was adopted in selecting scholars in the imperial examination, that is, the top three in the first grade - number one, second in the list, and third overall - were not selected. Although there is no express provision, this has been a common practice in all dynasties since Emperor Shunzhi. How can we make an exception? However, it is difficult to change the number one scholar chosen by the Empress Dowager Cixi. In the Yangxin Hall, the empress dowagers of the two palaces and the grading ministers were all very thoughtful. The Empress Dowager Cixi thought about it again and again, hesitated, and decided to leave it to the military minister and the grading ministers for discussion. After repeated debates, the ministers came to the conclusion that "it's not about the Manchu and Han Dynasty based on the words" and reported to the two palaces. As a bannerman, Chongqi became the top scorer in the imperial examination for the first time, which aroused discussion and admiration throughout the court and became a major news that shocked both the government and the public at that time. Therefore, Sui Qi gained the reputation of "No. 1 on the Little Golden List". Throughout the Qing Dynasty, only Sui Qi was the first person among the Manchu and Mongolian people to take the Chinese exam. After being named on the Chongqi Golden List, he entered the Hanlin Academy to compile and compile as usual. In 1870, Chongqi was promoted to minister. In the autumn of that year, he also served as the chief examiner of the Henan Provincial Examination. Later, he served as the daily commentator of the daily lecture, serving the emperor. In 1872, Emperor Tongzhi was in his marriage year and needed to choose a queen from the daughters of senior officials. Chongqi's daughter Alute was known for her dignified and beautiful appearance, and her temperament.She was quiet and gentle, and was favored by Empress Dowager Ci'an of the East Palace. She was finally approved by Emperor Tongzhi and was canonized as the Queen of the Main Palace. As the father of the queen, Chongqi was granted the title of third-class Duke Chengen, and Chongqi's wife, Guarjia, was granted the title of first-class lady. His immediate family members were promoted from Mongolia's Zhenglan Banner to Manchuria's Xianghuang Banner. PS: A person must be sentenced at least ten times in his life. 1. Public security punishment and detention for 10 months (in the fetal period) 2. Bail period of 3 years (in childhood) 3. 12 years of reeducation through labor (in primary and secondary schools) 4. Parole (in college) 5. Imprisonment without a wife (to work after graduation) period) 6. Probation supervision (dating period) 7. Imprisonment for having a wife (marriage) 8. 10-30 years in prison (period of buying a house and mortgage) 9. Giving birth to a son (suspended death) 10. Finally the death penalty. Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 199 Hong Taoshi¡¯s ¡°Old Account¡± Chongqi's family was surprised and happy when they learned the news. (Baidu search) Because they never dreamed that they could marry the emperor of today and receive such favor. But what Chongqi didn¡¯t expect was that their family¡¯s nightmare would begin on this day. Soon after her daughter was established as queen, news came out in the palace that the queen and Empress Dowager Cixi were not getting along and there were frequent conflicts. Chongqi was shocked when he heard the news. He took advantage of the opportunity to visit the palace more than once to advise his daughter to respect her mother-in-law and improve the relationship between the empress dowager and the concubines in the two palaces. Unfortunately, her daughter agreed well in person, but still continued afterward. I go my own way. People in the palace still told him news from time to time. The queen only went to pay respects to "Dongbian'er" and never to "Xibian'er". Chongqi was worried after hearing this, but there was nothing he could do about his daughter. And today, when he learned that his daughter actually apologized to the Queen Mother and admitted her mistake, and that mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were reconciled, he was shocked beyond description. Just as he entered the palace uneasily to hand over the sign, he wanted to see the Empress Dowager Cixi and find out the news. However, the Empress Dowager Cixi did not see him because she was sleepy. Instead, she asked the eunuch to pass some personal words to him. Chongqi's heartbroken Only then did I feel relieved. He received the order to thank him, but when the eunuch who delivered the order said before leaving, "If you want to thank, go and thank Lord Lin Yi Zhelin!" He was really stunned for a long time. Chongqi couldn't figure out what was going on, so he went to inquire about the internal prisoners he knew well. When these people met, they congratulated him and told him the details, and he suddenly realized it. After coming out of the palace, he went straight to Xianliang Temple to see Lin Yizhe and thank him in person. Lin Yizhe let Chongqi into the room, and he and Hong Jun also greeted each other and took their seats respectively. After listening to Chongqi's explanation of the purpose of his visit, Lin Yizhe realized that his "deep hypnosis" on Alute's family was still working well, and he felt a big stone fall in his heart. "Mr. Lin, you don't know. I have been very strict with my daughter since she was a child. She has always been well-educated, courteous, and courteous. Who would have thought that after entering the palace, she would become like this? I have always been puzzled. "Chongqi shook her head and sighed, "Since he entered the palace, I have been worried about what she might do to make the Queen Mother unhappy, and I can't even sleep well after hearing this! Hong Jun was surprised by the huge contrast before and after the queen entered the palace, but Lin Yizhe understood that Chongqi was not shirking her responsibility for incompetent teaching here. The circumstances he mentioned exactly confirmed his guess as to why Arut was acting like this. As a skilled psychological counselor, Lin Yizhe knows that this is the queen¡¯s unique transitional reaction during adolescence. Because adolescence is the period of most rapid and obvious physical and mental changes for young people. During this period, young boys and girls gradually mature away from the characteristics of children in terms of their bodies, appearance, behavioral patterns, self-awareness, communication and emotional characteristics, outlook on life, etc. stand up. Closer to adults. These rapid changes will cause trouble, low self-esteem, and insecurity among young men and women. Anxiety and other mental health problems can even lead to bad behaviors. During this period, a person's development from child to adult is predictable, but what situations or problems will arise during the development process is unpredictable. Due to the gradual development and maturity of body and mind. During this period, individuals often adopt a passive and rebellious attitude towards life and deny some of the good qualities developed previously. This tendency to resist. It will cause young men and women to have resistant attitudes and behaviors towards their parents, the surrounding environment and other requirements and norms of social life, which will cause some mental health problems that are not conducive to their social adaptation. Like Hesheli, the sister-in-law of Emperor Kangxi who died early, the Alut family became famous very early. They were even known as "Shu Jing Duan Hui. Every time she taught herself, she could read ten lines. She was very graceful and virtuous, and for a while People of all ethnic groups in Manchuria and Mongolia all know the rumor that when choosing a marriage, one must be in the middle palace. Behind these famous names, there was huge pressure hidden, which overwhelmed her at a young age, but she was intimidated by the majesty of her parents and did not show it. And when she really became the queen of the middle palace and the master of the harem, the huge changes in the environment and the rebellion of adolescence broke out in a concentrated way, which is why there was such a huge contrast between before and after. "Thanks to Mr. Lin for your careful guidance today, she changed her temper. Otherwise, my life would have been ruined in her hands sooner or later!" Chongqi sighed. "Mr. Chong is overly complimentary. I just happened to catch up with the emperor to inquire about the opinions of Western countries and China on filial piety, and said a few more words. The queen had regrets and felt something in her heart at the right time, so that's why." Lin Yizhe certainly couldn't. He told Chongqi that this was because he was angered by his arrogant daughter and used heavy hypnosis on her. He responded vaguely, "This is because the queen is kind and filial by nature, and Chonggong's teachings are good. It is not the fault of the younger generation." Hearing Lin Yizhe spoke modestly and decently, without any impetuousness. Chongqi was very happy. Hong Jun promptly told him that Lin Yizhe had been promoted to the post of shipping administrator and was responsible for nursing the governor of Fujian. Chongqi was even more surprised to know this.If a person has the favor of the Queen Mother, he will surely prosper in the future, so he wants to make friends with her. "I cannot say thank you for your kindness. If Mr. Lin has a convenient day, please come and have a long night talk!" Chongqi said. ¡°Then it¡¯s better for this junior to be respectful than to obey orders.¡± Lin Yizhe replied with a smile. After seeing Chongqi off, Hong Jun also said goodbye. When he was the only one left in the room, Lin Yizhe carefully recalled the reactions of the Queen and Concubine Hui, and couldn't help but smile bitterly. Queen Arute is already like this, and Huifei Fucha is probably not much better It seems that hypnosis should be used more cautiously in the future! As a hypnotist, Lin Yizhe knows that not all people can be hypnotized, and the degree of hypnosis will be different. This mainly depends on two conditions: first, the quality and skills of the hypnotist must be high; second, It is the specific situation of the person being hypnotized. If the hypnotized person is highly suggestible and has trust in hypnosis, hypnosis can proceed smoothly. However, if the hypnotist is more persistent and less suggestible, it will not be easy to implement hypnosis. The characteristics of hypnosis are the weakening or loss of the hypnotized person's independent judgment and autonomous actions, and the distortion or loss of feelings and perceptions. During hypnosis, the hypnotized person follows and responds to the hypnotist's suggestions or instructions. The depth of hypnosis varies depending on the individual's susceptibility to hypnosis, the prestige and skill of the hypnotist, etc. The effects of suggestion during hypnosis can continue into post-hypnotic awakening activities. Judging from the several times he has performed hypnosis since he came to this era, Hong Jun, Arut, Fucha and others are people who are highly suggestible, especially the Fucha who is lying on the gun. This kind of person is particularly susceptible to hypnosis; although Arut has a strong personality, his mind is not fully developed, so he is also susceptible to hypnosis; his beloved wife Chen Wan is a person who is moderately weak in suggestibility, and the reason why Lin Yizhe is not He considered hypnotizing the Empress Dowager Cixi because he knew from the records of Cixi's character in history books that Cixi had a strong personality and a firm will, and was not easily influenced by others. She was a person who was weakly suggestible, so although he and Cixi were I met her many times but never hypnotized her. The reason why Zuo Zongtang and Hu Xueyan were also excluded from hypnosis was based on the same reason. The paranoid nature of Zuo Zongtang and Hu Xueyan¡¯s characters has already determined that it is impossible to use such methods to deal with them! Thinking of the expressions of Zuo Zongtang and Hu Xueyan after learning about his promotion, Lin Yizhe felt a sense of joy in his heart, which diluted the worries caused by today's hypnosis incident. Lin Yizhe withdrew his thoughts and began to think about the unfinished matters during his stay in Beijing. At this time, he did not think too much about what Hong Jun meant by "old accounts" just now. Prime Minister¡¯s Alley, Li Hongzao¡¯s Mansion. Li Hongzao was standing on the steps in front of the living room at this time, looking coldly at his former prot¨¦g¨¦ Hong Jun who was standing in front of the steps. Hong Jun was dressed in a plain green brocade robe, standing at the foot of the steps, looking at Li Hongzao on the steps with burning eyes, a proud look on his face. The teacher and student looked at each other like this for a long time before Li Hongzao said: "You are finally back" There was anger in Li Hongzao's voice, but more of regret. "When the students came back and handed over their official duties, they came to visit the teacher." Hong Jun said very calmly, but his voice was no longer as respectful as before. "Haha, I thought that you, Master Hong Tao, had forgotten me as a teacher" Li Hongzao sneered, "It's rare that you can still remember it, haha!" The way is to learn his words. A loyal minister has no friends from abroad. Once he is a teacher, he will always be a father. He dare not forget the teachings of the saint for a while." Hong Jun bowed his hands and bowed. He stood up straight and looked directly at Li Hongzao. "Haha, what a man who has not forgotten the teachings of the saints!" Li Hongzao said angrily, "How dare you say that you have never forgotten the teachings of the saints! Have you forgotten everything you wrote in your "Diary of Shixi"? How dare you come here? It¡¯s so unreasonable to say that you don¡¯t forget the teachings of saints!¡± Li Hongzao was already very stern and powerful as a teacher. In the past, if he had been so angry, Hong Jun would have shivered in fear, but this time, There was no fear at all on Hong Jun's face. "The teacher's words are wrong. The student wrote this book because he was ordered by the imperial court to record everything he saw during his itinerary for reference. What the student said in the book is that the political system of Western Europe is also based on the way of the sages. It's not a lie." Hong Jun said proudly, "There is nothing rebellious in this book. The General Administration has prepared it for publication. I don't know why the teacher said this. I want to ask the teacher for advice." "How is this book? It¡¯s fair to say that you wear foreign clothes, eat foreign food and drink foreign wine in the West.?It can¡¯t be fake! ? "Li Hongzao didn't want to argue with Hong Jun about the content of this book because he hadn't read it all, so he changed the topic. PS: In Beijing, one afternoon, a boy received a call from a girl who had just broken up. The girl said: "I have two The flight is in an hour. If you can come, I won¡¯t leave. The boy was very excited. He put down his work and rushed down to the office building immediately, and said firmly: "I love you, wait for me." "Two hours passed, and he was still taking a taxi in Sanlitun Four hours later, the guy finally arrived at the airport and found the girl getting instant noodles in the waiting hall. "Please add it to your collection! Please recommend it! Please! Please click it! Please vote for me!" Text Chapter 200: Fired Teacher "May I ask the teacher, where did you learn that students wear foreign clothes, eat foreign food, and drink foreign wine?" Hong Jun gave Li Hongzao another salute. He did not lack any courtesy, but he did not give in in his words. ¡ù¡ù "Tell me if you have ever had such a thing!" Li Hongzao had already vaguely noticed the purpose of this student's visit today, but he did not dare to jump to conclusions - after all, he did it very secretly. A thoughtful student will never know. "There is nature." Hong Jun said loudly, "It is also etiquette to follow the appropriate etiquette, and to follow the customs. Emperor Shizong of our dynasty has not yet been ashamed to wear foreign clothes (Emperor Yongzheng has portraits in foreign clothes). This student's mission to the West, Why does wearing foreign clothes become a sin? How ridiculous! As for eating foreign food and drinking foreign wine, it is to prevent the disease of athlete's foot. During the student's trip, more than ten servants died of the disease because they refused to eat foreign food and drink. Foreign wine, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to see the teacher now!¡± After hearing Hong Jun¡¯s answer, Li Hongzao was speechless and his face turned red. "Student, ask the teacher again, where did the teacher know that students wear foreign clothes, eat foreign food and drink foreign wine?" Hong Jun's voice was not high, and his speaking speed was not fast. It was more like asking a question But Li Hongzao listened. , but it is nothing more than a sudden thunder in the plains! "If you don't want people to know, you have to do nothing! You dare to do it. Are you still afraid that people will know?" Li Hongzao said to himself. "Students are not afraid of others knowing! Students just want to know how the teacher found out!" Hong Jun's voice became high-pitched. "Did someone secretly report every move of the students to the teacher?" Li Hongzao felt that his throat was dry and his head was a little dizzy - he knew that he arranged for Hong Shun to secretly monitor Hong Jun, and he was afraid that Hong Jun already knew. "Since the student has followed the teacher, he has never done anything wrong to the teacher. But this time when the student went on a mission to the West, what the teacher did was contrary to the teacher's ethics!" Hong Jun said, taking out a letter from his sleeve. , his hands were presented to Li Hongzao. Li Hongzao's body trembled. He stood there and did not pick up the letter. Seeing that Li Hongzao refused to accept the letter, Hong Jun leaned over and placed it on the stone steps. His movements were extremely slow, as if he was setting down a huge boulder. From leaning down to standing up. His head was always raised, his eyes fixed on Li Hongzao, with anger and sadness in his eyes. "This letter was written by Hong Shun to the teacher. However, Hong Shun was attacked and killed by Italian thugs in Paris, France. Therefore, the student delivered this letter to the teacher on his behalf." Hong Jun stood up and stepped back. Two steps later, "Teacher, please read it!" Li Hongzao didn't even look at the letter, but looked at Hong Jun intently, as if he didn't recognize him. "Students are bold. May I ask the teacher, why do you treat students like this?" Hong Jun asked loudly. "Tell me, Master, was this Hong Shun killed by a conspiracy between you and Lin Yizhe?" Li Hongzao was speechless and had to use the "turning in" magic skill again. At this time, the Qingliu people have the only way to protect themselves against the enemy. As the leader of the "Beiqingliu", Li Hongzao naturally used it with great proficiency. It's just that this time he used it against his own students, which would have lost his status as a leader of Qingliu. "Teacher, please don't make such ridiculous remarks! It makes the students look down upon the teacher!" Hong Jun said sternly, "Kunyu is a magnanimous gentleman. He is knowledgeable, sensible and righteous. He has taken good care of the students along the way, and his heart is simple and sincere. Students, as a rule, never do anything harmful to the world! We have been on this mission to the West, and we have become close friends! Please respect yourself! " "I think you are suffering! The little Shuzi surnamed Lin has been seduced by foreigners and there is no cure!" Li Hongzao waved his arms and shouted, "Come on! Since you are determined to protect the little Shuzi surnamed Lin! , That¡¯s up to you! I don¡¯t think I have a student like you!¡± Hearing Li Hongzao say such words, Hong Jun¡¯s face showed uncontrollable anger. "It's the teacher who violated the teachings first. Since the teacher refuses to recognize me as a student, it would be too unreasonable for the student to fall in love with the teacher and not leave." Hong Jun said, taking out another letter from his sleeve and saying slowly Stepping forward, he bowed and placed himself on the stone steps. "This is a letter for students to withdraw from the school. Please see it for the teacher." Hong Jun stood up slowly, "From today on, there will be no teacher-student friendship between you and me." Li Hongzao never expected that Hong Jun would do this to him. , for a moment, it was like five thunders hitting the top, standing there dumbly, silent. After Hong Jun finished speaking, he took two steps back and bowed to Li Hongzao again. Then he turned around and strode away without looking back. Li Hongzao stared blankly at Hong Jun's figure disappearing from the door. He could no longer stand, his body slowly fell limp, and he sat on the steps.?. "Here comes" Several servants of the Li Mansion heard the call and all ran out. When they saw Li Hongzao sitting there, they were all shocked. "Master! Master!" "Master, what's going on?" "Gogo and invite them over" Li Hongzao looked at the two letters placed on the stone steps not far away, rolled his eyes upward, and fainted. past. "Master!¡ª¡ª" Hong Jun returned to his residence. Thinking of the scene just now, he was still angry and resentful. After thinking about it, he took a pen and paper and began to write a letter of severance to Bao Ting and others. At this time, he had already made up his mind to completely break up with his old Qingliu friends. When he returned to Tianjin by boat, he read the memorials of Liu Dao Yan Guan and Hanlin editors impeaching himself and Lin Yizhe from Di Bao. The absurd content and vicious words of these memorials were something he had never heard of before. What made him most distressed was that many of the memorials to impeach him were filed by Bao Ting and other Qingliu friends from the past! Seeing these bullets, and the fact that his former mentor Li Hongzao, who he respected so much, actually arranged for his personal servant Hong Shun to monitor his every move, Hong Jun was shocked and angry, and at the same time very sad. Because this time Hong Jun finally recognized the true colors of the Qingliu people, so he just went to Li Hongzao to withdraw from the school. Although he submitted a letter of renunciation to his former mentor, Hong Jun still felt that it was not enough, so he simply began to write renunciation letters to Bao Ting and others one by one. Several letters were quickly written. Hong Jun put the letters into envelopes and called his servants to send them out one by one. After completing the work, Hong Jun felt relieved, stood up and went to the window, pushed open the window, looked at the red sun in the distance, and took a deep breath of the cold air blowing in from the window. It was already the depth of winter, and Beijing had already snowed several times. It was very cold, but Hong Jun didn't feel much coldness at this moment. Shichahouhai, Prince Gong¡¯s Mansion. The winter in Beijing is already a bit colder than that in late autumn. Prince Gong, who returned to the palace, and Wen Xiang, who came to visit as a guest, have both put on moon-white gowns. At this time, the two of them are sitting in the inner hall of Prince Gong's palace. On the Kang bed, eight tall fruit plates, four dry and four wet, have been placed on the mahogany Kang table. The two drank tea and chatted. "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has awarded Lin Kunyu the title of governor. You must know that since the founding of the Qing Dynasty, there has never been such a young governor!" Wen Xiang held a bowl of tea with a lid in his hand, looked at Prince Gong, and said with a smile. "He is a bit young, but Lin Kunyu is very mature and thoughtful in how he handles affairs. The Empress Dowager valued his talents, so he promoted him exceptionally." There was a hint of appreciation in Prince Gong's tone, "Actually, Considering all the achievements he has made, it is not too much to reward him as a governor. " "Has the prince heard about what happened today?" Wen Xiang asked with a smile, thinking of the "big event" that happened in the palace today. "I heard about it. This matter is really strange." Prince Gong smiled and said, "The filial piety proverbs from Western countries that Lin Kunyu mentioned are actually nothing to listen to now. How can they be compared to the saints? However, the Queen and Concubine Hui listened to it. Isn't it strange that Lin Kunyu was lucky enough to catch up with him at this moment? "Actually, it's a bit far-fetched for this person to say that Western countries emphasize filial piety just like the Celestial Empire." Wen Xiang opened the tea bowl, took a sip of tea, and said, "But I admire him. Right here. His suggestion is equivalent to breaking the knot in our affairs." "Oh? Why did Wen Zhongtang say this?" Prince Gong asked with a smile. "My lord, do you know what is the most difficult part in handling foreign affairs?" Wen Xiang did not give a direct answer, but asked rhetorically. "The most difficult thing about handling foreign affairs is that both the government and the public are obsessed with prejudice and do not know how to adapt." Prince Gong sighed, "They even opened an arithmetic school and said they would subjugate the country. What else can you do?" Wen Xiang knew that Prince Gong was talking about the huge storm from top to bottom caused by the opening of the Astronomy and Arithmetic Institute by the imperial court. He sighed again and again when he recalled the past events. The "Sino-British Treaty of Tianjin" in 1858 clearly stipulates: "Thereafter, all British documents will be written in English, and for the time being they will still be distributed in Chinese. Once China selects students to learn English and become familiar with English, there is no need to distribute them in Chinese. From now on, there will be no literary disputes English is always used for justice." Founded in 1862, the Jingshi Tongwen Hall was the only reform institution directly led by the top decision-makers of the Qing Dynasty. The original intention of its establishment was due to the lack of understanding of language in Chinese and foreign negotiations, which often led to small things turning into big fights because of the inability to convey the meaning. Based on this urgent practical need, we did not encounter any problems at the beginning of its establishment.Huge resistance. However, in 1867, Prince Gong Yixin, Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang and other Westernization ministers recognized the "new idea" that "all Western learning is learned through self-calculation" and decided to add an astronomical calculation hall to the Tongwen Hall, which challenged traditional Chinese culture. Zhizi's "ideological" bottom line triggered a fierce internal struggle at the highest level of power in the Qing empire. ps: The alarm on my cell phone has not sounded recently in the morning, and it still didn¡¯t sound this morning. I set an alarm for three minutes and lay there to see what was going on. So the problem was discovered. When the three minutes were up, just as the phone was about to beep, the cat sleeping next to my pillow slapped it with its paw, slid to turn off the alarm, then glanced disdainfully at the astonished me, then retreated back to sleep. My mood is a bit complicated now. Please collect it! Please recommend! beg! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 201 The real trip wire When Tongwenkan was established, it was just a school for the study of English, French and Russian foreign languages. However, as the self-improvement movement progressed, Prince Gong, Wen Xiang, Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang and others began to realize that if they wanted to truly "learn from foreigners to learn skills" and create foreign guns and cannons, they must learn the manufacturing principles, and to To learn the principles of manufacturing, China¡¯s traditional education, which mainly focuses on classics and history education, is obviously unable to meet the needs of talents. Feng Guifen, the famous Westernization thinker at that time, believed that "all Western learning comes from arithmetic." This view later appeared to be inaccurate, but it got to the point - to learn Western science and technology, you must first cultivate intellectuals with basic knowledge of natural subjects such as arithmetic, physics, chemistry, etc. Merely learning foreign languages ??is not enough of. Against such a background, Prince Gong, Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang, Zuo Zongtang and others formally petitioned the imperial court to build an astronomy and arithmetic hall in the Tongwen Hall of the Capital at the end of 1866. The reason was very clear - "Foreigners make mechanical firearms, etc." Pieces, as well as sailing and marching, all come from astronomical arithmetic." It should be said that Prince Gong Wenxiang and others had some psychological preparation in advance for the possible resistance to this move. In the memorial, Prince Gong gave the court a shot of prevention in advance: "If commentators fail to notice, there must be some who regard the move of the ministers as a non-urgent task, and some who abandon the Chinese method and follow the Westerners, or even Moreover, there are those who think it is a shame for Chinese people to imitate Westerners, because they do not understand the current affairs. It is urgent for China to seek self-improvement. Those who understand the current affairs must adopt Western learning and make foreign tools as the way to strengthen themselves. ¡± The petition was recognized by the top leadership of the Qing court controlled by Cixi. While the Astronomy and Arithmetic Museum has successfully entered the preparatory stage, an undercurrent of resistance and opposition is quietly gathering. A memorial issued by the censor Zhang Shengzao on March 5, 1867 finally triggered this great controversy. Zhang Shengzao criticized in the memorial: The imperial court ordered "righteous people" from Kejia to learn these clever things, and also used promotions and silver rewards to seduce them. This is emphasizing fame and wealth and neglecting integrity! Doing this will lead the "righteous people" who "read the books of Confucius and Mencius and learn the ways of Yao and Shun" astray. Under the operation of Prince Gong and others, Zhang Shengzao's memorial was severely rejected by the emperor's decree. Said in the edict. Astronomy and arithmetic are knowledge that Confucian scholars should learn and should not be regarded as "skills"! Seeing that Zhang Shengzao was beaten with a stick by the Westernization faction, Wo Ren, the scholar leader and scholar in the late Qing Dynasty at the time, couldn't wait to appear in person and launched two rounds of fierce debate with Prince Gong. Wo Ren was a famous Neo-Confucian scholar and enjoyed high prestige among the scholar-bureaucrats at that time. In the early years of Tongzhi, Wo Ren, Li Tangjie and Wu Tingdong were collectively known as the "Three Great Sages in the Country". When the Tongwenguan dispute occurred, Li Tangjie had passed away, Wu Tingdong had retired and returned to his hometown, and Wo Ren was the emperor's teacher. With an independent capital, one's status becomes more respected. On March 20, Wo Ren made a memorial and bluntly opposed scholars with imperial examination backgrounds studying under "barbarians". He believed that this would "shake the foundation of the country" and eventually "turn Xia into barbarians", and the glorious cultural traditions of the celestial dynasty would be destroyed by crude Replaced by barbarian learning, there is a "risk of national subjugation"! This time, the court could not treat Zhang Shengzao the same way. He dismissed Woren and settled the matter. Because Wo Ren's influence cannot be ignored, on the day of the memorial, the empress dowagers of the two palaces immediately summoned Wo Ren, but the conversation was quite unpleasant. No consensus could be reached. Because the topic of the "Yi-Xia Change" raised by Wo Ren was too big. Subsequently, the question was thrown to Prince Gong and the Prime Minister's Office. The Prime Minister¡¯s Yamen¡¯s attack on Wo Ren was obviously on April 6. The Prime Minister¡¯s Yamen issued a very long memorial, reiterating the importance of opening an astronomical arithmetic center and the necessity of recruiting academicians to enroll in the astronomical arithmetic center. The most critical technical treatment in the memorial. He avoided talking about the "transformation of Xia into barbarians" that Wo Ren repeatedly emphasized, and instead talked about the depth of the crisis and the urgency of "self-improvement." In order to put pressure on Wo Ren, letters from a large number of foreign ministers such as Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, and Li Hongzhang were also attached. at last. Prince Gong also killed Woren's army: Since the scholar thought that our move was not feasible and would lead to the country's destruction, he must have other ideas for strengthening the country. If the great scholar really has another good idea, which can suppress foreign countries and prevent the country from being bullied, then the ministers should follow the great scholar, do their best, and deal with it carefully. If there is no other good strategy, just talking about loyalty and etiquette, thinking that these can subdue foreigners, the ministers really can't believe it. On April 12, Wo Ren again presented his report. Not only did he insist on his opinion, but he also defeated Prince Gong and others. Wo Ren said: "As for the specific matter of letting the barbarians teach arithmetic, if the king's ministers are really sure that they will be able to master arithmetic and build exquisite machines, then serious scholars in China will not be deceived. If the barbarians are exploited and the ugly people can be annihilated by China, then it would be a good idea to report it to the king and express the people's anger! If you can't do this, but you lose the moral character of the people, then it is better not to open an astronomical arithmetic hall. " This run by Wo Ren really touched Prince Gong's weakness. On April 23, Prince Gong admitted that he could not make the above guarantee. CongratulationsThe king said: "I cannot guarantee the certainty that Wo Ren said. I can only try my best to do what should be done and what can be done. As for success or failure, even Zhuge Liang, the minister of the Han Dynasty, can't guarantee it." It¡¯s unpredictable, let alone the minister!¡± But as a counterattack, Prince Gong seized on a weakness in Woren¡¯s last memorial and concentrated his attacks. Prince Gong said: "Last time, the great scholar said that the world is so big that there is no need to worry about lack of talent. If you want to learn arithmetic, you don't need to learn from the barbarians. Then the great scholar will definitely be able to recommend several talents. Please choose a place to set up another one." In the Arithmetic Museum, Wo Ren is responsible for recruiting teachers and professors to see the results. " Wo Ren was really stumped now. On April 25, he had no choice but to tell the truth, saying that "no one who is good at astronomy and arithmetic dares to make false guarantees." However, the imperial court was obviously unwilling to give up, and ordered him to pay close attention to the investigation at any time and anywhere. Once he found someone who was good at arithmetic in his country, he would immediately guarantee the report and open an arithmetic hall to achieve practical results. On the same day, the imperial court also gave Woren a new job: walking in the Prime Minister's Office for International Affairs. "Xing Xing" was an idle official, but Wo Ren had always advocated "the defense of barbarians and Xia". The imperial court ordered him to go to the Prime Minister's Yamen, which specialized in handling barbarian affairs, to "Xing Xing". It was obviously intended to humiliate this scholar leader. In the end, Woren deliberately fell off his horse when he went out, and refused to go to work at the Prime Minister's Yamen on the grounds of injury and illness. This is the end of the head-on conflict that lasted for half a year. After Woren became ill, the debate was far from over. There were many supporters of the Japanese family, and the imperial court received memorials one after another attacking the opening of the Arithmetic Hall. Some of the memorials were very violent. For example, Zhong Peixian, a bachelor candidate for the cabinet, cited the drought that year as a reason, criticizing that the court deliberately made things difficult for Japanese people. Yang Tingxi, a candidate for the governor of Zhili Prefecture, cited the drought as the reason for the lack of rain. It boiled down to the fact that the imperial court opened the Arithmetic Hall, and even extended its criticism of Tongwen Hall. It said that the name Tongwen Hall was the name of the prison where the traitor Cai Jing framed Zhongliang in the Song Dynasty. It was suggested that the Arithmetic Hall should be abolished together with the Tongwen Hall, so as to prevent trouble. The emergence, correcting customs and education, bridging changes in nature, and adapting to people's hearts. Yang Tingxi¡¯s memorial was severely reprimanded by the imperial edict. The edict accused Wo Ren, who was ill, of being the mastermind behind Yang Tingxi, and required Wo Ren to go to work at the Prime Minister's Yamen as soon as he recovered from his illness. When Wo Ren asked for sick leave again, the imperial court took advantage of the situation and deprived him of his bachelor's degree in the Hanlin Academy and his authority to manage the affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs. ??????????????????????? On the surface, in this case of the Tongwen Museum turmoil, the imperial court and Prince Gong stood together and used administrative means to suppress the opinions of the Wo Ren family, and they won, and the Astronomical Arithmetic Museum was established. But this kind of "victory" is actually very bleak, and it can't even be called a "victory" at all. Instead, it can be described as a "miserable defeat"! The reason for this is that because of Wo Ren's sudden appearance, there was severe pressure from public opinion, and as a result, the Astronomy and Arithmetic Museum could hardly recruit any "proper people" who came from the imperial examination. During the first enrollment, "there were very few regular applicants." Prince Gong and others had no choice but to include those who did not come from the imperial examination, and only 98 people were obtained in total. During the exam, another 26 people were absent. In the end, 30 students were reluctantly admitted. Six months later, another 20 "ineffective students" were eliminated in the regular examination. In the end, only 10 students remained, and they had to be merged with the students from the Foreign Languages ??Hall. Only half a year after its opening, the Astronomy and Arithmetic Museum existed in name only. Because the most important reason why Wo Ren took the lead in opposing "righteous people" from Kejia to learn arithmetic from "barbarians" was that he was worried that these Kejia scholars - the mainstay of the Qing Empire's ideology - would be cunningly " "Barbarians" were tempted to assimilate, thereby damaging the so-called "foundation of the country"; as a result, those "Ci Guan Cao Lang" who were born in the first-level science and technology were ashamed of learning arithmetic, and "no one was willing to join the library." Intellectuals at that time were very concerned about This is evident from the persistence of traditional ideology. The Tongwenguan turmoil clearly demonstrated that in China in the 1860s, mainstream intellectuals still stubbornly clung to tradition and refused any change. Although Woren was brutally suppressed by the imperial power, he "lived up to the expectations of the times" and his reputation among scholars was actually higher than before. The scholar-bureaucrats in the capital fabricated various jokes and rumors to support Wo Ren. For example, they posted a "big-character poster" in front of the Tongwen Museum: "You are fooling around and teaching people to follow Catholicism"; they also ridiculed the name of the Tongwen Museum: "Wei At the same time, Si Wen will be lost!" The scholar-bureaucrats far away from the capital were also strong supporters of Wo Ren. In his hometown of Dingyou, the famous historian Li Ciming read the Tongwen Guan controversy published in the Di newspaper and was deeply moved. He said that the imperial court opened the Tongwen Guan to "turn the Confucian officials of China into the students of the ugly barbarians." They won't even go to school. Nowadays, some people want to learn from it, which shows that the world has become "a waste of etiquette and righteousness, and the behavior of scholars is despicable." They lament that humanity has been lost, and the family and country are worried! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster! PS: When I went home at twelve o'clock last night, I passed by the door on the first floor and heard a little kid in the house crying non-stop. My mother lied to him and told him to cry outside. The ghost came in to catch you. In the spirit of helping others, I responded, "Your mother didn't lie to you. Be obedient." As a result, both of them cried Please add it to your collection! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 202 Wen Zhongtang¡¯s Expectations This resistance eventually developed into collective protests. [This article comes from] The Beijing officials in Hunan held a collective meeting at that time and decided that anyone who entered the Tongwen Hall to study with foreigners would not be allowed to enter the guild hall in the future, and everyone collectively boycotted it. Hunan took the initiative, and Shanxi officials immediately followed up. As a result, not only could the Arithmetic Hall be unable to recruit students, but even the teachers it hired, including famous scholars Li Shanlan and Zou Boqi at the time, were reluctant to start classes at the Tongwen Hall, citing illness as an excuse. Behind the arithmetic class turmoil in 1867 was the ancient ideological inertia of the empire. It cannot simply be blamed on "certain conservative forces", because this is a portrait of the intellectuals of the era: a "stubborn" Times are never just the stubbornness of a few "die-hards" in power, but must be the choice of everyone! "The trouble that time was really big. At least the school is now open." Wen Xiang sighed, "But things from now on will become more and more difficult to deal with." "Those things that block your heart. Let's not talk about it for now. Wen Zhongtang just said that Lin Kunyu gave us a good question. What is it?" Prince Gong seemed a little anxious. "Haha, I just said it," Wen Xiang said with a smile, "This is what Lin Kunyu and the Empress Dowager said. Western countries also emphasize filial piety and understand the theory of sages. This is an excellent topic to break the knot! This There is much to be done!" "How to do this?" Prince Gong asked. "Shilin always regarded foreigners as non-human beings, believing that they did not know etiquette, did not understand benevolence and righteousness, and could not be educated. Anything related to foreign characters was regarded as 'changing barbarians into Xia'. They rejected them with all their strength." Wen Xiang said, Emphasis was placed on the word "people", "Now the envoys have returned and said that Western countries also emphasize filial piety, and they learned it from the sages of the Celestial Dynasty, and their words are solid and well-founded. This proves that foreigners are 'people', not 'people'" Gui', and there are similarities between Chinese and Western learning. If the dynasty interacts with the Western countries, it can be said to be strict and obedient, and the defense of Yixia can be saved. "Prince Gong understood what Wen Xiang meant and put down the tea bowl. Fu Zhang laughed. "If Wo Ren were alive, it would be difficult to refute what he heard." Wen Xiang thought of Wo Ren who had caused him a lot of trouble. "I heard that Lin Kunyu told the emperor a lot of wise words from the Western Kingdom. All proverbs have their origins, and it was the words he said that inspired the Queen and Concubine Hui to regret their past mistakes. The Queen Mother had ordered him to write an article on this topic, thinking that she wanted to use this article to block those old people. "That's it!" Prince Gong was excited. He even patted his thigh. "Lin Kunyu is a rare talent. From my perspective, what he will achieve in the future. Maybe he will be better than his ancestor Lin Wenzhonggong, I don't know." Wen Xiang added. "Why do you see it?" Prince Gong picked up the tea bowl again. He gently pushed the tea leaves floating on the water with the bowl lid, took a sip, then put down the tea bowl and asked. "I think your prince has read Hong Jun's "Diary of the Envoy to the West", right?" Wen Xiang took another sip of the tea in his hand and put down the tea bowl. Prince Gong personally took the exquisite purple clay teapot and filled Wen Xiang's tea bowl. "I've read it. It's well written, and the idea is novel. It's a fair and insightful assessment of what I've seen in the Western Kingdom." Prince Gong said. "Hong Jun was originally Li Gaoyang's disciple (no longer) and belonged to the Qingliu sect. This time he went abroad as a deputy envoy. Li Gaoyang originally placed him next to Lin Kunyu with the intention of restraining him, but he actually changed his position. Not only did he not cause any trouble for Lin Kunyu along the way, but he got along very well with Lin Kunyu and wrote such a good book. Don't you think there is something strange about this?" Wen Xiang asked with a smile. "This is really strange." Prince Gong laughed, "Could it be that Hong Jun was really poisoned by foreign poisons as people said?" "Is there anyone who was poisoned by foreign poisons before arriving in the West?" Wen Xiang said with a smile, "He can I'm afraid it's Lin Kunyu who changed his nature. He was able to persuade celebrities like Hong Jun to praise Western affairs, and he was able to move the concubine to repent with just a few words. His eloquence and knowledge alone are unparalleled!" "Does Wen Zhongtang want to promote him?" Prince Gong heard the subtext in Wen Xiang's words and asked with a smile. "I will definitely be promoted, but not now!" Wen Xiang's sunken eye sockets shined with strange light, "I'm still waiting for him to come up with more good topics for me!" "More good topics? "Prince Gong was stunned. "Just wait and see, Your Majesty! I think the good topic in Lin Kunyu's hand is not just 'filial piety'!" Wen Xiang smiled slightly and turned his eyes to the window. "If it's true as you Wen Zhongtang said, I'm afraid there will be another big storm, right?" Prince Gong asked. Wen Xiang didn¡¯t speak, just looked out the window quietly.  At this moment, all I can see is the bleak and desolate lake scenery in winter. Broken lotus roots and lotus leaves can be seen everywhere. Because the fire was flowing through the house, the fire was burning brightly without a trace of smoke. Although the room was warm, the scene in front of him still made people feel chilly, but Wen Xiang felt a little bit of heat inexplicably. "Such an endgame cannot be broken or established! No matter what the trouble is, it will be over soon!" Bingzhan Hutong, Xianliang Temple, and the residence of foreign officials. Lin Yizhe finished reading the "A Brief Discussion of Filial Songs of the Western Kingdom" he had just written, and nodded slightly, with a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. The article that the empress dowagers of the two palaces asked him to write has now been completed. Of course he understood the purpose of the empress dowagers of the two palaces asking him to write this. In fact, after he learned to think independently in later generations, he discovered that more and more historical facts overturned the so-called "die-hards headed by the Empress Dowager Cixi" that were instilled in him by the textbooks in his school days. concept. Many facts prove that in China in the 1860s, mainstream intellectuals still stubbornly stayed in the tradition; on the contrary, the top officials of the Qing government, headed by Cixi and Prince Gong, were ahead of the "mainstream intellectuals"! Lin Yizhe sneered as he imagined what kind of reaction this article would have from scholars once it was published. At this moment, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind. Since the above want to solve the problem by themselves and solve the obstacles on the road to the Westernization Movement, why not make this problem bigger? This idea was like a spark, immediately forming a prairie fire in his mind! ¡°Haha, don¡¯t you just like to cling to the teachings of Confucius and Mencius? Then I will silence you with Confucius and Mencius! As a time traveler from later generations who is familiar with history, he certainly knows that the reason why Western political systems can lead the world in modern times is actually due to the contribution of ancient Chinese political culture. The contribution of ancient Chinese culture to world civilization is not only the "four great inventions". The political culture represented by the "Four Books" and the "Five Classics" also made positive contributions to modern human civilization. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, European Jesuit missionaries went through untold hardships to bridge Chinese and Western cultures and transported China's dominant culture at that time - Confucianism - Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism by ship to Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, where it was once formed After 100 years of Chinese cultural craze, Confucianism has been combined with new European ideas formed since the Italian Renaissance, and has become an important ideological source of Enlightenment thought, the dominant spirit in the development of modern European history. Voltaire, the leader of the French Enlightenment, was the most powerful advocate of Chinese Confucianism in Europe. He and his "Encyclopedia School" used Chinese Confucianism as an ideological weapon against European monarchy under theocratic rule; Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism - New Confucianism became the basis for the German philosopher Leibniz to create classical philosophy and used it to oppose the revealed theology of the Holy See; Quesnay, known as the "European Confucius", used Confucianism as the basis to create the modern European political economy. The new era laid a theoretical foundation for the formation and development of British classical political economics. Over the past hundred years, both Chinese and Easterners have recognized that modern democracy is Western democracy, which originated in Europe. Learning, drawing on, and even copying Western democracy has become a hot topic for many modern Chinese people. In later generations, many people, whether in the East or the West, believe that China's traditional culture is a cultural obstacle and spiritual resistance to the realization of social modernization. However, half a century ago, Westerners pointed out that traditional Chinese culture represented by Confucianism was once a spiritual driving force for the formation and development of European capitalist society in the 17th and 18th centuries! In the original historical time and space, Lin Yizhe deeply understood that culture or civilization is the crystallization of the joint labor and wisdom of mankind. Artificially dividing culture into two opposing systems, the East and the West, only looking at the contradictions and conflicts between various cultures without looking at the dialogue and integration between various cultures. This is a cultural prejudice produced under specific historical conditions. . This kind of cultural prejudice has become a mental obstacle to the future of human civilization in later generations! ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out of the minds of today's Qingliu, in later generations, due to the humiliating history of the past century in modern times, coupled with the popularity of the "Western-centrism" of Western powers, a distorted cultural psychology has been cultivated among the Chinese people. The Chinese people who love to go to extremes have changed from being aloof and not allowed to desecrate their own nation's culture and history to looking down upon and unwilling to look down upon themselves. This concept has become a heavy spiritual shackles on the hearts of future generations of Chinese people! Of course, the Qingliu people will not know that Chinese Confucianism has a huge influence in Europe. During the century from the end of the 17th century to the end of the 18th century, a "Chinese cultural craze" gradually formed in Europe! And the descendants of the Qingliu people - the angry youth of later generations are unwilling to know or admit that during the period of "Western learning spreading to the East" starting from the Ming Dynasty, which they talked about, it was also the "Eastern learning" period.The period of "Western Spread"! PS: I passed by the entrance of a private high school today and was shocked by the slogan: "Today's military training will keep you healthy, and tomorrow your girl will ride and run!" ¡± Please collect! Please recommend! Please! Please click! Please vote for me! Text Chapter 203: Use his spear to attack his shield As early as 1699 (the thirty-eighth year of Kangxi), Bai Jin's book "History of the Chinese Empire" was published. The preface of this book is full of objective information about Chinese political culture. ** He believes that "Confucianism, after all, heralds the possibility of a general global moral outlook; Chinese characters also contain the hope of a global language that transcends dialects and terrains." These two aspects were also later used by the clever philosopher Leibniz. Since the mid-17th century, most of the missionaries in China have been French. They are all highly educated, rich in knowledge, have lived in China for a long time, and are familiar with Chinese literature. Many of them serve in the Chinese court and have access to knowledge of China and its culture that is impossible for any other traveler. They wrote a large number of accounts about China and disseminated them to the French and European publics, which made the French know more about China than they knew about Europe. It was during this period that China's Analects of Confucius, The Great Learning (translated and published in France under the name "The Wisdom of China" in 1662), and The Doctrine of the Mean (under the name "Chinese Political Ethics", published in 1663 Translated and published in Paris, France), "Mencius" and other four books, as well as the "Book of Songs", "Book of Books", "Book of Changes", "Book of Rites", "Spring and Autumn" and other five classics, as well as "The Book of Music" and "The Book of Filial Piety" , "Youth Learning", has been translated into many Western languages ??and published in the West. After nearly a hundred years of dissemination by the Jesuits, a 100-year "Chinese cultural craze" finally formed in Europe from 1685 to 1789. The University of Paris in France became the "center of the Chinese cultural craze". China, Confucius, and Confucianism "gained unprecedented popularity in Europe." Although France in the 18th century was "Britain's century", China "seems to be more favored than Britain". Someone wrote in 1769 that "China is more famous than some parts of Europe itself." During this historical period, Europe was in the transition stage from medieval feudal society to modern capitalist society. before a new historical period arrives. It requires nearly a hundred years of ideological preparation and the gradual formation of new ideas and theories. The main feature of this ideological preparation stage is the integration of the best of the new ideas of the Italian Renaissance and the Confucianism introduced to Europe by the Jesuits. Lanson, the founder of French history, believes that the period from 1680 to 1715 was a period of great change in the spirit of French society when European civilization since the Renaissance merged with Chinese Confucianism to form Enlightenment thought. There were a number of great thinkers in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. They all once worshiped Chinese culture very enthusiastically, such as: Voltaire, Leibniz, Feuerbach, Quesnay, Goethe They "discovered, to their surprise, that more than two thousand years ago in China Confucius pondered the same ideas in the same way and fought the same battles." So they combined Confucius's humanitarian values, views on democracy, views on equality, views on freedom, and views on fraternity. Regarded as a "gift from heaven", Quesnay stated in his book "The Chinese Communist System": "The Chinese doctrine deserves to be adopted as a model by all countries." Feuerbach also declared that if France wants to prosper, it must "be based on Confucian morality replaces Christian morality." It was these enlightenment scholars who loudly proposed to "transplant the Chinese spirit" to Europe. This shows that China's Confucianism has become an important source and basis for their democratic ideas such as "freedom, equality, and fraternity." "Confucius became the patron saint of enlightenment scholars in the 18th century." Voltaire, the great French philosopher in the 18th century, leader and mentor of the Enlightenment, could not be more grateful for Confucianism, and it was in his hands. Confucianism became an ideological weapon against theocracy. He said: "As a philosopher, if you want to know what is happening in the world, you must first look at the East. The East is the cradle of all learning, and everything in the West comes from it. "He is a critic who looks down upon all traditional authorities, but for China's traditional authority Confucius, he not only dared not underestimate it, but also respected it extremely. He hung the portrait of Confucius in the chapel at home and worshiped it day and night. And used Confucian thought and culture as a weapon to attack the corruption of Christianity. in his mind. China, which adheres to Confucianism, is a model of an enlightened democratic monarchy. There is true freedom of belief there. Buddhism, Taoism, and Lamaism can be preached freely. Everyone lives in peace and harmony. The government only cares about social customs and never regulates folk religious beliefs. He also said that the Chinese are "the most rational people of all people." Of course, Voltaire admired China's Confucian culture mainly because he saw in it a "free" spirit that he rarely saw in the European reality at that time (its specific manifestation was religious tolerance). Voltaire also saw that Confucius, like the ancient Western sages, had the creed of "Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you" or "If you want to establish yourself, you can establish others; if you want to achieve yourself, you can achieve others", and "advocated not to think about old evils, Never forget good deeds, friendship, and humility." "His disciples are as close to each other as brothers." Obviously, this is the original meaning of "fraternity", and therefore it is closely connected with the messages of "freedom" and "equality". Voltaire believed that the introduction of Chinese culture was a huge "cultural shock" to Western culture. The discovery of Chinese culture, for Western thinkers, was the same as that of Da Gama and Columbia.??A new discovery in nature is an event of equal importance. He said that when China has become a vast, prosperous country with a complete and wise governance system, "we (European countries) are still a handful of savages wandering in the Ardennes forest"! He believes that the development of human civilization, science and technology first started in China, and has been far ahead for a long time. Voltaire even shouted that France must be "totally Chineseized"! He advocated that every Frenchman should take "Do not do to others as you would have them do to you" as their motto. In addition to Voltaire, the French philosopher Feuerbach, together with Diderot and Helvetius, was the most outstanding representative of materialist philosophy in the French Enlightenment in the 18th century, and they were all leaders of the "Encyclopedia School" . They also highly respected Confucianism. The German philosopher Leibniz also praised Confucianism in "On Chinese Philosophy". His philosophical thoughts had an important influence on the philosophical thoughts of subsequent German philosophers Kant and Hegel. When the Enlightenment Movement of European philosophy began, Confucius had already become a celebrity in Europe. A large number of philosophers, including Leibniz, Wolff, and Voltaire, as well as some politicians and literati, used Confucius's name and thoughts to promote their ideas, and in the process they themselves also received education and Influence. In Britain, the introduction of Confucianism indirectly helped Britain abolish hereditary aristocracy, and through its spread by the French, it indirectly affected the development of the American democratic system. ??????????????????? And these are things that the clear streamers of the well frogs and mice don¡¯t understand at all! Lin Yizhe knew that he had served as the plenipotentiary minister for diplomatic missions to Britain and France and had spent nearly two years in France and the United Kingdom. He already had the right to speak about the political customs and customs of Britain and France. So why not take advantage of this advantageous situation and write a big article? What about seizing the ideological initiative? Since these ideological "mainstays" of the Qing Empire are so resistant to Western learning, let them shoot themselves in the foot! Thinking of this, Lin Yizhe was suddenly full of ideas. He immediately took out the pen and paper and quickly started writing a draft. It was from this moment that history bequeathed the most profound comedy scene in modern Chinese history: In order to remove ideological obstacles for China to learn from the West and break the obstruction of conservative die-hards, one of the most famous pioneers in modern Chinese history took The ideological weapon he started using turned out to be traditional theory! There are only two choices placed before him by history. The first is to recognize that Western civilization is an advanced civilization. In this way, the Chinese scholar-bureaucrats must be forced to abandon the traditional "Yi-Xia concept" and the "civilization level" that the Celestial Empire has persisted for several years. Hundreds of thousands of years of self-esteem and pride, which is obviously impossible; the second is to find some logic to incorporate this Western civilization into the traditional Chinese "Yi-Xia" civilization system, and affirm the "sage's teachings" "It is applicable everywhere" and "Western civilization is the fruit of China's 'Holy Religion'" and at the same time, "learn from the Western Kingdom and carry forward its high school"! Now Lin Yizhe has undoubtedly chosen the latter. "Today Britain and France understand the foundation of benevolence and righteousness, and they have become prosperous and powerful. It was not because they had been in China for a long time and heard the holy teachings." When Lin Yizhe wrote these words, he was in another foreign official building. After leaving the house, Hong Jun ordered his servants to post the big-character poster he had just written accusing Li Hongzao of violating the teacher's ethics and announcing his departure from the teacher's sect on the screen wall outside. "Teacher, Hong Tao Hong Jun really dare to say such outrageous things?" Wu Dacheng asked angrily as he looked at Li Hongzao, who was lying on the bed dying of breath. It was only when he received a call from Li Hongzao¡¯s servant yesterday that he learned that Hong Jun had announced in a high profile that he was leaving Li Hongzao¡¯s sect and that Li Hongzao was already sick with anger. But when he was about to visit Li Mansion, Hong Jun's servant sent him a "letter of renunciation" written by Hong Jun. Wu Dacheng was furious and wanted to go over to argue with Hong Jun immediately, but he was still worried about his mentor's safety. So he arrived at Li's Mansion first, and on the way to Li's Mansion, he met Chen Baochen again. When he asked about it, he found out that Chen Baochen had also received such a letter of renunciation! Li Hongzao raised his head slightly from the bed and wanted to open his mouth to speak, but when the words reached his lips, they turned into a heavy sigh. His head then fell heavily on the pillow again, and he burst into tears for a while. "This Hong Jun is simply bullying his mentor!" Chen Baochen, who came with him, saw Li Hongzao crying, and abruptly retracted the words "bullying his teacher and destroying his ancestors". PS: One day, several ladies got together to chat. A: How is business lately? B: It¡¯s okay. I don¡¯t have to be an online commentator anymore. C: Is that old man with a white beard generous? B: Negotiating the price is quite easy, but I often default on my payment. A: I saw him donating money on Weibo a few days ago? B: What? All the donations are my money! C: Where do you think this old guy got such good physical strength? A: I see he always says on Weibo: forward positive energy! EstimateThis one can aphrodisiac Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 204: I would rather be straight than bend, Taoist Hong Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen looked at each other and vaguely guessed something. ¡ò¡ò ¡°Teacher, do you need me to wait to persuade Hong Jun to change his mind?¡± Wu Dacheng asked tentatively. Li Hongzao turned around, nodded slightly, stretched out his hand from the quilt, and pointed weakly. Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen looked in the direction of his finger and saw a letter on the table. That was Hong Jun¡¯s letter announcing his withdrawal from Li Hongzao¡¯s sect. Wu Dacheng knew without asking that Li Hongzao wanted them to return the letter of withdrawal from the school to Hong Jun. He stepped forward to take the letter and put it in his sleeve, and then said to Li Hongzao: "Teacher, don't worry, the students will definitely go away." After Wu Dacheng finished speaking, he bowed to Li Hongzao and walked towards the door. Chen Baochen looked at his back and said to Li Hongzao: "Students also followed suit (Wu Dacheng's word)." Come and persuade Hong Jun to come visit his mentor." Li Hongzao nodded slowly with a look of relief on his face. After Chen Baochen saluted, he turned around and quickly caught up with Wu Dacheng. Wu and Chen were walking forward in a hurry. In the distance, Zhang Peilun and Zhang Zhidong were hurriedly walking towards them, led by the servants of the Li Mansion. "Bo Qian, Zhi Jing, what are you" Zhang Peilun saw Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen from a distance and greeted them. Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen just glanced at them and walked away without saying a word. Zhang Peilun and Zhang Zhidong looked at each other, each seeing bitterness in the other's eyes. Zhang Peilun understood that the reason why Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen ignored him and Zhang Zhidong was because when the Qingliu people impeached these two "ghosts" during Lin Yizhe's Hong Jun mission to the West, he and Zhang Zhidong were the only ones who did not agree. Zhang Peilun sighed, shook his head, and said nothing. Entered the inner hall with Zhang Zhidong. Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen left Li Mansion and ran straight to Hong Jun's residence in Xianliang Temple. As soon as they arrived at the intersection near Xianliang Temple, before the two of them got off the sedan, they heard bursts of noise coming from far ahead. Wu Dacheng opened the small curtain of the sedan window and looked around. He saw a group of people gathered around a wall, looking at a large poster posted on the wall and talking non-stop. The bearer brought the sedan to the front, and Wu and Chen got off the sedan. They all came to the wall and looked at the sticker. Wu Dacheng only glanced at the announcement, and then his expression changed. That post was written by Hong Jun, and the content was that Li Hongzao sent people to spy on the students. The only thing to do is to follow the path of a teacher! Over there, Chen Baochen¡¯s face also changed color. Of course he knew how damaging such a post would be to Li Hongzao! Wu Dacheng separated the crowd, stepped forward and pulled the sticker off the wall and rolled it up. Then he and Chen Baochen entered the building and came to Hong Jun's residence. Hong Jun¡¯s servant recognized the two of them and went in to report them. After a while, the servant came back and led the two of them to the living room. As soon as he entered the living room, Wu Dacheng saw Hong Jun sitting on the Taishi chair with a proud look on his face. If you are proud and disrespectful, you will feel angry. But when he remembered the purpose of his trip, he suppressed his anger and did not get angry. Instead, he bowed slightly to Hong Jun who was sitting there. "Master Tao, you're all right." Over there, Chen Baochen was the same as Wu Dacheng. He slightly bowed his hands as a courtesy. "Master Tao, long time no see." "I don't dare." Hong Jun also slightly cupped his hand and said coldly, "I handed you the bullet. I'm lucky that I didn't die from the slander." Wu Dacheng knew that Hong Jun This was a mockery of himself and Chen Baochen for impeaching him, and his face suddenly turned red. "Tao Shi's words mean that it is wrong for us to impeach you for advocating foreign things." Wu Dacheng said angrily, "When you were in Yi State, you and Shuzi Lin, surnamed Lin, swaggered through the market in foreign clothes, eating foreign food and drinking foreign wine, and secretly Dear foreign girl, is this what you are doing? I am impeaching you because I am afraid that you will be too poisoned! How can you still hold the grudge against Ruosi? He threw it at Hong Jun's feet, "Is it the Son of Man's fault to openly post insults on Master?!" Hong Jun was furious, and Huo Di stood up from the Grand Master's chair: "Doing as the Romans do in the country is to worship foreigners? Do you want to be with the French princess? You are just secretly attracted to me?! What¡¯s the point of you not knowing the truth and just making malicious assumptions about others? Is this what you did?¡± He stood up, shook his head violently, his eyes widened, pointed at the words on it and shouted to Wu and Chen: "Secretly bribed servants to monitor the students' every move, secretly ordered to report, this is?What does the teacher care about? ! Is this what people who read books from sages do? ! " "Even if the teacher is at fault, you can just reprimand him face to face. If you come to humiliate the teacher, openly expose the teacher's faults, and announce your withdrawal from the teacher, how can it be done by the students? Wu Dacheng knew that what Li Hongzao did this time was indeed a bit excessive, but for the sake of face, he still defended himself and said, "You openly sent a letter of renunciation to us, how can you do it as a friend?" " "The teacher doesn't treat me as a student, why should I treat him as a teacher? ! Hong Jun said angrily, "If you don't treat me as a friend, why should I associate with you?" " "Tao Shi, do you know how sad the teacher is when you are like this? " Chen Baochen saw that the two of them were getting stiffer and stiffer as they talked, as if they were about to make a move, and hurriedly said to the side, "The teacher is now ill and bedridden. The two of us went to visit, but the teacher still misses you, so I am waiting for you. I just came to persuade you. " Hearing Chen Baochen say that Li Hongzao fell ill, Hong Jun thought of the previous relationship between teacher and student, and a look of sadness flashed in his eyes. "Tao Shi, I advise you, don't be too decisive in doing things! "Wu Dacheng said loudly, "Listen to our advice and go and apologize to the teacher immediately. I will say a few nice words to you later, and the teacher may allow you to return to the school, otherwise" Hong Jun heard that Li Hongzao fell ill. I was feeling sad when I heard the news. When I heard that Wu Dacheng wanted to go back and apologize to Li Hongzao, I immediately became angry, "It was him who violated the teacher's rules!" Sorry, I came first! I didn't do anything wrong! If you want me to go back and apologize to him, I absolutely can¡¯t! "Hong Jun's eyes were about to burst. He pointed his halberd at Wu and Chen and said, "If you slander and slander me behind my back, stop talking here!" " Hong Jun said, turned around and shouted: "Come here! " Several Hong Jun's servants heard the call and trotted to the living room. "Master! What are your orders? "A servant asked. "Kick them out!" "Hong Jun pointed at Wu and Chen and shouted. "Hong Taoshi! you! " Wu Dacheng was furious. Before he could say anything else, Hong Jun's two servants rushed up, picked him up one by one, and carried him out. "Master, I'm sorry! " On the other side, two servants also complained. Without any explanation, they picked up Chen Baochen and carried him out. "You guys. Post this to me again! Watching people! No one is allowed to uncover it! "Hong Jun threw the unveiling note in his hand to a servant, turned around with a flick of his sleeves, and walked into the inner hall. Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen returned to the Li Mansion angrily. At this time, Zhang Peilun and Zhang Zhidong were still in the Li Mansion and saw Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen. Zhang Peilun and Zhang Zhidong guessed something from the expressions on their faces: "Is the letter written by Hong Taoshi still there? "Zhang Peilun ignored Wu and Chen's rudeness to him and Zhang Zhidong just now, and stepped forward to ask. Wu Dacheng glanced at Zhang Peilun with a livid face, but did not answer or take out the letter. "The experience just now has a profound impact on him. For Chen Baochen, this was the greatest shame and humiliation that he had ever experienced in his life. Zhang Peilun was obviously much better at cultivating qi than Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen. Zhang Peilun was not angry when he saw how Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen ignored him. He said to Li Hongzao: "If my mentor is interested, how about Xiaoda and I going to visit Master Hong Tao? " Li Hongzao was speechless at this time. He just stretched out his hand from the quilt city, shook it slightly, and agreed. Zhang Peilun winked at Zhang Zhidong, and Zhang Zhidong understood. After saying goodbye to Li Hongzao, , he and Zhang Peilun left the Li Mansion, got on the sedan, and went straight to Xianliang Temple. When Zhang Peilun and Zhang Zhidong arrived at Xianliang Temple, more and more people gathered to watch the unveiling of the post. After getting off the sedan chair, the two of them stepped forward and took a few glances at each other, looking at each other in shock. "Youqiao thought that when things got to this point, was there any room for change? "Zhang Zhidong asked worriedly. "It all depends on man-made things. "Zhang Peilun smiled slightly and walked towards the door of the building. Zhang Zhidong was stunned for a moment, hesitated a little, and then followed Zhang Peilun into the door. Zhang Peilun asked Hong Jun's servant to report on his behalf. After a while, the servant came back and led the two of them. Arriving at the living room. Zhang Peilun and Zhang Zhidong were led to the living room by the servant. At this time, Hong Jun heard about the arrival of Er Zhang and was already waiting in the living room. However, just like the arrival of Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen just now, Hong Jun's eyes were full of vigilance. Brother Shi has been away for many years and worked hard all the way, but he finally came back safely. "Zhang Peilun greeted Hong Jun with a smile on his face. Zhang Zhidong, like Zhang Peilun, bowed deeply to Hong Jun and said a polite word. Hong Jun's face brightened a little, and he stood up and returned the greeting. After the guests and hosts took their seats, Zhang Peilun took the lead and said: "Brother Tao Shi"This mission to the West was very tiring, and Xiaoda and I have always been thinking about it. Today we saw Brother Tao Shi returned home safely and fulfilled his mission. We were so happy that he came here to visit. " Zhang Peilun's words were very polite, and Zhang Peilun and Zhang Zhidong did not make any excuses to impeach him during his mission to the West. Therefore, Hong Jun did not treat them as coldly as he did Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen. "For the emperor. Efficiency, dare not say hard work. "Hong Jun said seriously, "On this mission, I just want to fulfill my mission and have a clear conscience. Fortunately, the emperor and heaven protected him, everything went smoothly, and he returned home safely. ¡± ps: There was a woman in front of the queue who bought a burger and immediately ate the chicken in the burger before leaving the counter. When I finished buying and walked next to her, I heard the woman feeding her child a hamburger and asking questions at the same time. :"Is it tasty? The child shook his head and said, "It doesn't taste good." The child's father also educated the child: "That is, the advertisements on TV are all lies." Her mother added, "Will you come to eat in the future?" "The child shook his head with a look of disappointment "Please add it to your collection! Please recommend it! Please! Please click it! Please vote for it!" Text Chapter 205 The chapter that breaks the problem "Brother Tao Shi went to the West and traveled around the world. I think he gained a lot. (Baidu search)" Zhang Peilun said politely. "That's natural. After traveling for many years, I realized how big the world is, and I avoided the misfortune of being a frog in a well. Now that I'm back home, I want to use what I've learned to repay the emperor's holy family's kindness, but I didn't expect that I will be criticized by thousands of people!" Hong Jun! He looked at the two of them coldly and said, "When you come here today, are you going to be like those frogs in the well and criticize me in person?" "Brother Tao Shi, what are you talking about!" Zhang Peilun saw Hong Jun. He looked angrily, knowing that he must have made Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen angry just now, so he smiled and said, "Xiaoda and I have never spoken ill of Brother Tao behind our backs!" "Youqiao Station "It's true, Brother Tao Shi, you know that because Youqiao and I didn't say a single word about your fault, there are many people who blame us." Zhang Zhidong sighed at the side, "For Brother Tao, Youqiao." "I have been criticized a lot!" After hearing Zhang Peilun's words and Zhang Zhidong's bitter words, Hong Jun realized that his attitude towards them was a little too much. After all, they did not follow other gossip officials. Shangzhezi impeached himself. "Come here! Serve tea!" Hong Jun stood up and ordered, and personally moved the chairs and invited the two of them to sit down. "Just now Xiaoda and I saw this written by Brother Tao Shi in front of the door" Zhang Peilun observed Hong Jun's face while choosing his words carefully, "This is indeed a big mistake of the teacher, but what Brother Tao Shi said "Why, it seems a bit too much" "Youqiao, Xiaoda, I would like to ask you, what would you do if something like this happened to you two?" When Hong Jun heard Zhang Peilun talk about this matter, The anger in his heart rose again, and his voice became louder unconsciously. "The teacher did something wrong in this matter, but after all, he is our mentor. The so-called teacher for a day. He is a father for life. The master made mistakes. It is okay to fight hard in the face of adversity, but like Brother Tao Shi, he publicly announced to the world that he would withdraw from the world. Master, don¡¯t show any respect to the teacher. The teacher is old and frail. If he gets angry, there will be two consequences. Brother Tao Shi will regret it in the future, right? advised. "It's the teacher who doesn't want me as a student. It's not because I have such a will" Hong Jun thought of Li Hongzao's care and concern for him before, and his anger gradually subsided. However, he was still worried about Li Hongzao secretly arranging Hong Shun to monitor him. pregnant. "The teacher said he didn't want you at that time. Those words were out of anger, and he wanted to expel you from the school." Zhang Peilun saw that things had turned around and immediately continued, "The teacher has regretted it now. Just now Bo Qian and Zhi Jing were the recipients. They came to persuade Brother Tao Shi at the request of the teacher, but they were expelled by Brother Tao Shi. What Qiao said is true." Zhang Zhidong also advised. "Brother Tao Shi, please don't cut off the favor of your mentor and the brotherhood between you and me because of a moment of anger!" After listening to Zhang Peilun and Zhang Zhidong's persuasion, Hong Jun's face finally softened and he was silent for a while. At this time, Hong Jun's servant came in with tea. Hong Jun did not speak, but personally served fragrant tea to Zhang Peilun and Zhang Zhidong. Er Zhang took the tea bowl. He didn't try to persuade her any more, but gently used the lid of the bowl to stir the tea leaves on the water's surface, observing Hong Jun's reaction. After Hong Jun finished serving the tea, he turned to the servant and said, "Go down and let them knowtake off the post! Everyone is back, and there is no need to guard it anymore." The servant responded, Take the order and leave. Seeing that Hong Jun seemed to be changing his mind, Zhang Peilun and Zhang Zhidong looked at each other, and each saw a hint of joy in the other's eyes. "Boss Youqiao and Xiaoda told the teacher that the teacher's kindness will not be forgotten by the students for a day, but the pain the teacher gave the students will never be forgotten by the students." Hong Jun said, "Students will always reflect on themselves. Teachers, please think twice before acting.¡± Zhang Peilun and Zhang Zhidong were very happy when they heard that Hong Jun called himself a student and Li Hongzao his teacher. But Zhang Peilun also knows that this matter can only end here. When he was about to say goodbye and go back to report the good news to Li Hongzao, Hong Jun said again: "Teacher, it may not be convenient for students to go there in the future. If you need anything, please ask Youqiao and Xiaoda to tell me at any time." Zhang Peilun and Zhang Zhidong were both stunned. They were stunned for a moment, but they soon understood what Hong Jun meant by these words, and couldn't help but exchange quick glances. "Okay, if the teacher has anything to say, Xiaoda and I will definitely bring it to you." Zhang Peilun said, "If Brother Tao Shi has anything to say to the teacher, we will definitely bring it to you for Brother Tao Shi." "It's so troublesome for you two. Yes." Hong Jun cupped his hands. "Xiaoda and I will take our leave first," Zhang Peilun also said with cupped hands, "Teacher, they are still waiting for news about us." "Then I willThere are no more two left. " Er Zhang then said goodbye to Hong Jun, and Hong Jun personally escorted them out and onto the sedan chair. At about the same time, Li Hongzao, who was in front of the hospital bed, asked Wu Dacheng for Hong Jun's letter announcing his withdrawal from the division and locked it in the cabinet. Wu Dacheng and Chen Baochen were surprised, but they didn't dare to ask any more questions. When they returned home, they locked up the letter written by Hong Jun as if it was a poisonous insect. The next day, they went to the Prime Minister's Office. The Yamen was a central agency specially set up by the Qing government to handle foreign affairs and foreign affairs. It was originally located in the residence of the great scholar Sai Shang'a. The eastern half of the Yamen was the Jingshi Tongwen Museum (also known as the National Institute of Foreign Languages), the earliest foreign language teaching institution in China. College), referred to as the "East Institute", and the western half was a place where ministers of various ministries and envoys from various countries conducted diplomatic activities, referred to as the "West Institute". Before the Opium War, the Qing government believed that relations with foreign countries were only "managing vassal affairs, and there was no such thing as diplomacy." "Ye". Russian envoys coming to China were received by the Lifan Yuan as usual, and other countries were received by the Ministry of Rites. After the Opium War, the governor-general of Guangdong and Guangxi was responsible for handling negotiations with European and American countries. "Minister of Commerce and Commerce". After the Treaty of Tianjin and the Treaty of Beijing were signed, various countries established embassies and envoys in China. The envoys of various countries were unwilling to act as "barbarians" with the diplomatic agencies of the Qing government with feudal social yamen habits. In November 1860, the British and French allied forces withdrew from Beijing in accordance with the agreement, which made Prince Gong think: "The barbarians It is not beneficial to the people of our land, but we can still win over them in good faith. Tame his nature and strive to revitalize himself." In January 1861, Prince Gong once again submitted the "Six Articles of the Constitution for Coordinating the Overall Development of Westernization" and requested the establishment of the Prime Minister's Office for Foreign Affairs to effectively handle Westernization and foreign affairs. The memorial pointed out: "In recent years, various countries have There are a lot of military and military aircraft on the road, and foreign affairs are complicated. After being stationed in Beijing, if you don't manage them carefully. Focusing on one task will inevitably lead to delays in processing and failure to take appropriate measures. "After Prince Gong submitted the letter, the academician Guiliang and the left minister of household affairs Wenxiang also petitioned to establish the Prime Minister's Office for International Affairs in the capital to take over the external affairs previously handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Lifan Academy. On January 20, 1861, it was approved by Emperor Xianfeng The full name of the Prime Minister's Office is the "Prime Minister's Office for Commercial Affairs", referred to as "Prime Minister's Office", "General Administration", and "Translation Office". At the beginning of its establishment, it was headed by Minister Wang or the Minister of Military Aircraft and was established in the style of the Military Aircraft Department. There are two levels of officials: the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister, the Senior Minister, and the Minister of Service. When it was first established, Yixin, Guiliang, and Wenxiang were ministers. Since then, the number has increased slightly, from seven to seven. There are eight to more than ten people under the minister, including General Zhang Jing (two Manchu and Han people), Assistant Zhang Jing (one Manchu and Han people), Zhang Jing (10 Manchu and Han people), and additional Zhang Jing (Manchu and Han people). 8 people each). Prince Gong just arrived at the Prime Minister¡¯s Yamen today, and when he stepped into the door with the plaque "China and Foreign Welfare", he noticed a strange atmosphere permeating the courtyard. When he saw Prince Gong coming, Wen Xiang whispered. After giving some instructions to the ministers around him, Prince Gong couldn't help but feel a little strange when he saw Wen Xiang holding a manuscript in his hand. "Prince Gong asked. He noticed that although the expression on Wen Xiang's face was very calm, the hand holding the manuscript was trembling slightly. It was obvious that he was very excited. "Your Majesty, please come this way. "Wen Xiang looked at the people around him who were busy processing official documents and the Manchu and Han Dynasties, and pointed to a room opposite. "Prince Gong saw Wen Xiang's cautious look, did not speak, but followed the instructions and entered the room. After Wen Xiang followed him into the house, he closed the door behind him. "My lord, please look!" Lin Kunyu¡¯s ¡®topic-breaking¡¯ article is here! " Before Prince Gong could sit down, Wen Xiang eagerly handed the manuscript to Prince Gong. Prince Gong took the manuscript, glanced at the title first, and couldn't help but gasped. "'Western Kingdom' Holy way test'? " "If what he said in this article is indeed true, then the topic he set up will solve all the problems! "Wen Xiang's voice was full of excitement. Prince Gong took a deep breath, calmed down, and began to look down. "Today Britain and France understand the foundation of benevolence and righteousness, and in order to become rich and powerful, they have not entered China for a long time. , due to hearing the holy teachings. " "After checking the British laws and political customs, except that the relationship between father and son and the difference between men and women are not as strict as in China, the rest of the hierarchy of nobility is the same as China; there are no idle officials, no vagrants, and no cruel and unkind government. I have been in London for several months and have been out sightseeing. I haven¡¯t seen anyone talking, noisy, or anyone looking sad and lost. ¡± ¡°Looking at Western customs, it is a beautiful act to help the poor and those in need, which is actually a manifestation of the ¡®benevolence¡¯ that Chinese saints admire; Westerners also regard being righteous and trustworthy as a beautiful thing, which can also be regarded as a ¡®benevolence¡¯.The embodiment of ??¡¯. ¡­My view of Western politics coincides with my approach to governance in China¡± ps: I had a toothache and went to the hospital to have my tooth extracted. There was a four or five-year-old boy in front of me who was unwilling to receive treatment. He was crying and couldn¡¯t be coaxed no matter how hard he tried. The boy My mother said: "It doesn't hurt. Be good. Why don't you let the uncle behind you come first? You can see if it hurts." "The boy nodded in agreement. So I sat on the treatment chair for treatment. The doctor quickly administered anesthesia and used pliers to extract the tooth. I wonder if it was broken, and then pulled it all kinds of times, and finally pulled it out, which made my mouth full of tears. Blood. It hurt so much that I screamed and burst into tears. Then the boy from before was frightened and ran away crying I just want to say: Sister, I am not pretending, it really hurts! Please forgive me! Please collect it! Please subscribe! Please click! Text Chapter 206 The West is also a sage religion ¡°Since the founding of France, there have been many sages and sages who have followed themtheir reasoning is many times more profound than those in other countries.**The place in France is neat and solemn, and the people are happy and excited. They do not only regard wealth and strength as their ability, but they are sincere. The Xiongnu and the Uighurs can wait for it" "The French capital, Paris, has the Louvre, which is the collection of museums. It has a very rich collection of books, with as many as a thousand volumes of catalogues. It is open to the public every day for men and women to visit, so it helps He can broaden his knowledge by reading what he has not grasped His collection of Chinese books includes four books including The Analects of Confucius, The Great Learning, The Doctrine of the Mean, and Mencius, as well as The Poems, The Book of Books, The Book of Changes, and The Book of Rites. , "Spring and Autumn" and other Five Classics, as well as "The Book of Music", "The Book of Filial Piety", "Youxue", etc. In addition, such as Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism, the aspirations of various provinces, prefectures and counties, the records of geographical territories, military The compilation of legal regulations, the style of edicts and seals, the inscriptions of ancient and modern poetry, the study of classics and strategies, the notations of music, chess, calligraphy and painting, hundreds of martial arts, poetry, music and novels are all complete. He admires and sanctifies them, and seeks to be cleansed in many ways. It¡¯s as desolate as this" "When we look into the Western political system, we take China's 'people as the foundation of the country' as the norm. For everyone below Confucius and Mencius, the people are the foundation of the country, and the people value the king more than the king. If you get the right way, you will get more help, but if you lose the right way, you will get less help. Water can carry it. The current political system of the Western countries is not original. Looking at its origin, it is the way of the Chinese sages. "If the people are enough, who is the king?" If the people are not enough, who will be enough?" "The Great Learning" says, "If wealth is gathered, the people will be scattered, and if wealth is scattered, the people will be gathered together. If you gain people, you will gain the country; if you lose people, you will lose." The kings of the Western countries also warned. " "Voltaire, the great sage of France, is known as the 'Father of French Thought', 'The Conscience of Europe', 'The Champion of Enlightenment', and 'The Prince of Spirit'. All European countries admire him. Today's European countries are politically clear and prosperous, and this king's guidance is indispensable. After his death, he was buried in the Panth¨¦on in Paris. To this day, the kings of the Western countries still hang in their palaces. His image is meant to commemorate his posthumous honor. He respected Confucius and Mencius throughout his life, and he wrote a lot about the sacred teachings and enlightened the people. He also set up a statue of Confucius in his room. Like, worshiping day and night. Fu's achievements were great, and soon the teachings of the Holy Religion were spread throughout Europe. The political system of the European countries also changed, and they all believed in the saying that "the people are the foundation of the country", and they became rich and powerful" Seeing this, Prince Gong already understood the gist of the article and couldn't help but nod his head. Of course Prince Gong didn¡¯t know that the author of this article was a time traveler from later generations. This article by Lin Yizhe. It was purely for the purpose of "breaking the topic". In this article, he used all his knowledge and understanding of Chinese and Western cultures. In the hereafter. Affected by the so-called "mainstream historical view" and "dichotomy", China's cultural circles attribute China's temporary decline to Chinese culture. While they are looking for a way to strengthen the country with extremely high enthusiasm, they are also using extremely high enthusiasm to smash Chinese traditional culture. I thought it destroyed traditional Chinese culture. China can become strong and prosperous. Lin Yizhe has always been critical of this. In fact, Chinese culture gave birth to the Renaissance movement and the great geographical discovery. China's four great inventions. It is a noun defined by Europeans. Because these four inventions are of great significance to Europe. Because paper and printing made books popular. Ancient Greek philosophy, science, and other books began to spread at a lower cost because of paper and printing. Before gunpowder entered Europe, Europe was mainly composed of feudal aristocratic manors. After gunpowder was introduced to Europe, kings and urban civilians began to attack these feudal manors and established a unified nation-state. Otherwise, the situation in European countries would be like that of China during the Warring States Period, when a township was a small kingdom, the country was torn apart, and the king existed in name only. The compass promoted geographical discoveries. Without a compass, it would be impossible to discover new lands. The most important thing is that Chinese philosophical thought has become a powerful tool for the European intelligentsia to fight against feudalism and anti-religious oppression, and has become an important ideological driving force for the European Enlightenment Movement. In religious Europe, the human soul is the slave of God. People think that if there is no God in their hearts, they will feel guilty. However, the atheism and rationalism in Chinese Confucian culture allowed Europeans to see a country that did not believe in God and whose people had positive and happy hearts. This promoted the thinking of Barberism philosophy. In Confucian culture, the idea that the king is of paramount importance and the people are of paramount importance, and that people's hearts determine political power, has become the source of European democratic thought. Now, Lin Yizhe wants to use these historical facts to achieve his own ice-breaking feat and break the shackles of Chinese people's thoughts! In the article, Lin Yizhe mentioned Voltaire, the most important thinker of the French Enlightenment, because Voltaire strongly advocated Chinese culture and once lamented: "It is a great misfortune that we cannot be like the Chinese!" Lin Yizhe specifically mentioned Voltaire in the article. Tai said in his "Philosophical Dictionary": "I read these works of Confucius with all my attention, and I absorbed the essence of them. I never found anything in them except the purest morality, and there was no pretense of insider style. The smell of deception." "On this earth.The happiest and most respectable era in our history was the era when people respected Confucius' laws. " and Fu declared, "Ethically, Europeans should become disciples of the Chinese." At that time, the main philosophical schools of thought in France drew a lot of nutrients from Chinese philosophy and promoted the ideological enlightenment movement in France. Lin Yizhe also mentioned the encyclopedia in the article Diderot, the most important thinker of the 19th century, once commented on China: "The Chinese nation has a long history, culture, art, wisdom, politics, and philosophical interests that are superior to all other nations. Lin Yizhe also mentioned that Fichte, Schelling, Hegel, etc. were also directly or indirectly influenced by Chinese culture and philosophy. Goethe also highly praised Chinese culture. He read a large number of works from China and studied Chinese poetry. Compose poetry in genre and learn to write Chinese characters. Lin Yizhe also mentioned that many Europeans, especially the upper class at that time, were proud of learning Chinese style, and their paintings, interior decoration, architecture, furniture, porcelain, textiles, etc. all imitated Chinese style. He also used the proper noun i¨¨riere (i.e. "Chinese style" or "Chinese fever") in French to describe the wave of Westerners learning Chinese culture, and said that in Britain, France and Prussia, there are still many buildings showing the imprint of China. . In the article, Lin Yizhe believed that the Western countries "became rich and powerful only because they came to China for a long time and heard the holy religion." He attributed all the achievements of Western civilization to the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. Then, he "explained" why Westerners understood the teachings of Chinese sages: "The sages of that time admired the Holy Religion wholeheartedly and promoted the teachings for more than a hundred years. The political system of the Western countries was changed, and the country became strong today." "The people are rich." Lin Yizhe pointed out in the article that it was the foreigners who were able to carry forward the ways of the saints they understood, so the foreigners entered a higher realm in civilization and created graceful, orderly and prosperous countries. . In this way, Lin Yizhe not only successfully eliminated the impact of Western civilization on China's traditional cognitive structure, but also regained confidence in Chinese traditional culture - the stronger Western civilization is, the more it can "prove" The power of China¡¯s ¡°Holy Religion¡± radiates all over the world! At the end of the article, Lin Yizhe emphasized: The more advanced Western civilization is, the more it can prove the glory and correctness of the ¡°Holy Religion¡±, and the more it can prove that China has ¡°used Xia to transform barbarians¡±. "The more powerful the ability is, the more it proves that China, the great nation, is the center of civilization of the "world"! According to this logic, another problem Lin Yizhe has to solve is: since Western politics and customs are good, and they are also China." "The product of the Holy Religion", then, can China learn from Western civilization? The answer is of course yes! Not only must it be learned! But it must be learned! Lin Yizhe believes in the article that the reason why Western countries are richer and stronger than China is because they learn from China It has absorbed nutrients from the "Holy Religion" and carried forward the "Holy Religion", because the "Holy Religion" is applicable to all countries. What China needs to learn now is what foreigners have carried forward. For this reason, Lin Yizhe is dedicated! An example of gunpowder is given: Gunpowder was originally invented by the Chinese. In China, it was first used to make firecrackers. Later, it was used in the military, and weapons such as firecrackers and artillery appeared. After gunpowder weapons were spread to the West, the West It was "carried forward" and made into "flowering cannons", "destroying cities and cracking rocks", "unfavorable", "nothing for the Chinese soil". For such things that "originated in China", China took them back There is naturally no problem with "appropriating and borrowing" - and now China has begun to do this. So, for things such as the politics, economy, and culture of Western countries that are "promoted by the Holy Religion," they refer to and even directly use them. There shouldn¡¯t be any obstacles to using it! China is the center of world civilization. If we don¡¯t study hard to catch up with and surpass the West, how can we show the superiority of China? ! At this point in writing, Lin Yizhe himself was almost shocked by the strangely powerful logic he came up with. But in this era when conservative and stubborn forces are extremely powerful, he can only use this method! In order to add weight to his article, Lin Yizhe also attached a French poem and its Chinese translation at the end of the article. In this poem, Voltaire praises Confucius: "He only explains with sound reason. He does not dazzle the world but enlightens the soul. His speech is only that of a sage, never a prophet. Yet people believe in him, just like His own country is the same." PS: On the crowded bus, the young boy hugged his girlfriend who had just got off work and promised in his ear: "If you are willing to join the bus with me now, I will definitely wrong you in the future. Let you sit in my car and pick you up from get off work. "Three years later, at the same place, the girl looked at the driver's seat with emotion, the man who kept his word.The boy who made a promise to himself finally became the driver of this bus after three years of hard work. Please collect it! Please recommend! beg! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 207 The new celebrity in the two palaces After reading this magnificent article with thousands of words, Prince Gong breathed a long sigh of relief. (Baidu search) "It is indeed a good article!" Prince Gong praised in admiration, "Since Western countries cannot regard it as barbarians, Western practical learning cannot regard it as inferior skills. In this way, the management of Western affairs can be justified." " That's right!" Wen Xiang nodded and said, "As the saying goes, 'the sage takes all things as his teacher', in the future, whatever is beneficial to China can be used by the West without any scruples! It¡¯s time to make a fuss about the ¡®defence between Yi and Xia¡¯!¡± ¡°So many things have gone wrong on the topic of ¡®defense against Yixia¡¯, and now it¡¯s finally broken!¡± Prince Gong was overjoyed for a moment, with wrinkles on his face. opened. "Without further delay, this article should be copied immediately and submitted to the two palaces." Wen Xiang said. "I will have someone copy it immediately. I will go to the palace and present it to the two palaces in person!" " The Empress Dowager of the two palaces summoned him to inquire about the details of his mission to the Western Kingdom. The Empress Dowager of the West was also present and asked, "When did you come back?" The Empress Dowager of the East also asked. It has been five days in Beijing. After all the negotiations were completed, we did not dare to delay, and the new ship was taken over, and we immediately set off to return home. ' 'What kind of warship did the British heroine give as a gift?' 'Yes: 'The British gifted the ship as a patrol. The sea clipper has an iron rib and a wooden hull. It is a new ship that has just been launched. It has been tried and tested many times. It is strong and fast. It is indeed a new type of strong ship. " Purpose: "You did an excellent job on your overseas trip this time. " Right: 'This is the protection of the Emperor and Heaven. I rely on the Queen Mother and the Emperor to have a safe journey. It is a matter of ministerial duty. It should always be done properly.' The Queen Mother Dong asked: 'How is your family?' Right: ' All is well. I sent a telegram to save you from my concern, and learned that everything is safe at home. ' Asked: 'Who has been taking care of your family since you were away? I am being cared for by my wife Chen Wan, and I have a concubine as my assistant. ' 'How many children do you have? ' 'Yes, I have one son and one daughter, both of whom are sons of the main wife.' ' The errand is over, hurry up. Go home and take a look. Don't worry about it. ' 'Yes, I accept the order. ' ' Do you have anyone to take care of you at your home in England? ' ' Yes, you can't go there all the time. She comes back to visit occasionally. ' Yes: 'Yes. ' ' Do you have anything difficult to do? ' You can tell us. ' Yes: ' I am still afraid of others gossiping. He and deputy envoy Hong Jun were both impeached. Chen Shi, my father-in-law, was also criticized in his hometown in Hunan, and his house was almost destroyed. I felt very uneasy when I learned about it. ' The decree said: 'Don't worry about these things, we will always do it. You block it. You can do your job with peace of mind.' The Queen Mother of the West asked Gongdi: 'What is Chen Shi's current position?' Gongdi replied: 'Chen Shi was impeached by Zuo Zongtang because of his previous defeat. In Xinjiang, Zheng Dun, the governor of Jin Dynasty, asked not to be sent to stay in Jinzhong. He has returned to his hometown and is idle now. He asked: "I have given the secret recipe of Xiangtuan to my father-in-law. He is now in Xiangxiang." Opening a Xiangtuan shop can still support the family. ' How many people can afford it in Xiangxiang? It would be better to open one in Beijing. ' The Empress Dowager Dong said: 'Since you are so filial, we must help. You and your group will wait until the semicolon is opened in Beijing. The Ministry of Internal Affairs needs to make daily progress. 'Yes: I thank the Queen Mother for her kindness.' ? ' Correspondence: 'The treasures kept by the British and French officials and museums are all coming back. These are large numbers, and there are still some small ones among the people. We will pursue them after the investigation. It's time to come back, so don't worry, just go back and check it out slowly. What I want to come back is always your credit. : 'He has always done well. ' Purpose: 'Your "A Brief Commentary on the Songs of Filial Piety of the Western Kingdom" and "A Study of the Sacred Way of the Western Kingdom" are very well written. Hong Jun's "Diary of the Ambassador to the West" is also well written. We read it with the emperor. , my horizons have opened up a lot. 'Yes: 'I am afraid that people with ulterior motives will deliberately deceive Shengting, and do not want the Queen Mother to know what is going on outside, so I will try my best to describe the facts seen outside in detail. ?Is it possible that they can hide their love even if they want to? What you write must be seen and known by more people. ¡¯ Gongdi responded: ¡®I have ordered the General Administration to burn it and send it to all ministries for careful study. ¡¯ Empress Dowager Dong decreed: ¡®The Hanlin Academy is the most worthy of reading. ¡¯ Gong Di replied: ¡®Yes. ¡¯ A long time. Purpose: ¡®Just kneel down. ¡¯ He retreated to his original position, knelt down and said, ¡®Your Majesty, Lin Yizhe, kneels down to greet you. ¡¯ He raised the curtain and left before the time was right. " ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù" , I started hearing about it today. I have never heard of Voltaire, and his article describes Confucius, the great master of the Voltaire family, in this way. I suspect that it was written specifically to flatter people and confuse the public. Yin sent people to the west, asked the generals about what was said in the article, and answered that it was indeed true. Fushi was a great French sage, respected by all Western countries, and the rest of the quotations in the article were not false. I studied it repeatedly and in detail, and finally felt that the article was inappropriate. I studied it until night, but I couldn't find a word to refute it. The talent of this boy is terrifying! "Tianjin, Dagukou." Li Hongzhang stood at the pier with his hands behind his back, looking at the anchored "Weiyuan" ship. It was already winter, and it was very cold on the pier, but Li Hongzhang stood in the wind, but there was not much chill. . Tianjin¡¯s winter is warmer than that of Beijing, but it is colder than that of Shanghai, but it is not as dry as Beijing and less moist than Shanghai. In fact, apart from the difference in the senses, the temperature of the weather is more of a difference. It just caused some mental catharsis. In essence, it was caused by his state of mind and his emotions. This is what happened to Li Hongzhang. Zhou Fu, who was standing beside Li Hongzhang at this time, saw Li Hongzhang looking at the "Weiyuan" ship. As if he was looking at this ship, he couldn't help but secretly laugh. From the moment the "Weiyuan" ship arrived in Tianjin, Li Hongzhang did not hide his envy of the "Weiyuan" ship more than once. On board the ship for a visit, like this time, after knowing that the "Weiyuan" was about to leave Tianjin and return to Fuzhou, I called myself from the river work site to see for myself the largest and most advanced warship in China. In the 10th year of Tongzhi, Li Hongzhang was transferred from the governor of Huguang to the governor of Zhili and the Minister of Commerce of Beiyang. He sent a letter to Zhou Fu to Tianjin to plan the city construction project. The security of the capital was threatened. Li Hongzhang encountered this disaster just after he was appointed governor of Zhili. He was very panicked and sent Zhou Fu to take charge of the construction project. Zhou Fu was "running around in mud and water all day long". "Supervising the work day and night, even if it was rainy or heavy," Li Hongzhang was very satisfied with the progress of the project and quickly completed the construction of the Marco Polo Bridge Dashi Dam. Zhou Fu was originally inspecting Xitang, and Li Hongzhang hurriedly sent someone to call him over. He thought something big had happened, but when he arrived, he found out that Li Hongzhang wanted to take the opportunity to see Lin Yizhe off and ask him to accompany him to meet Lin Yizhe. Take a look at the "Weiyuan" ship by the way: "I never expected that the shipyard could build such a good ship. "When Zhou Fu saw the "Weiyuan" ship for the first time, he was as shocked as Li Hongzhang. "The Shanghai factory was suddenly outclassed. "Li Hongzhang laughed, "It's just that Lin Kunyu is also a practical person. I don't care about this mere false reputation. It's not like there are people who regard this as their life. " Zhou Fu heard the insinuation of Zuo Zongtang in Li Hongzhang's words. He also smiled slightly: "I heard that Lin Kunyu bluntly said that his 'military and commercial' ship was neither a donkey nor a horse, so he offended him. During this overseas mission, bullets flew everywhere, and it seemed that he was responsible for it. " "With his retributive nature, I don't think he would miss such a good opportunity. "Li Hongzhang thought of Zuo Zongtang's dirty hands on the shipping administration and sighed, "If it weren't for his secret constraints, the shipping administration might be able to build armored ships today. " "However, the two palaces are very fond of Lin Kunyu. No matter how much he tries this time, it will be in vain. " Zhou Fu said. "By the way, Yushan, have you read the article "Test of the Holy Way of the Western Kingdom" written by Lin Kunyu? "Li Hongzhang asked. "I've seen it. Zhou Fu said with a smile, "This article has a very high level of argumentation, breaks down stereotypes, and is well-founded." Shilin wanted to denounce him, but he was afraid that he would be greatly troubled. " "oh? Li Hongzhang raised his eyebrows after hearing Zhou Fu's answer and asked with a smile, "What do you think the purpose of this article is?" " "The most powerful thing about his article is that it uses the other's spear and the other's shield to break the fallacy of 'the great defense of Yi and Xia'. Zhou Fu said, "There will be fewer obstacles in handling foreign affairs from now on." " "What you are saying is that there was no one who wrote this article in the past. "Li Hongzhang sighed, "This??If it had been born a few years ago, we would have already had China's first railway. " Hearing Li Hongzhang talk about the past of the railway, Zhou Fu couldn't help but sigh. In 1863, more than 20 British and American foreign banks in Shanghai used foreign gun teams to help the Qing government defeat the Taiping Army and recover Suzhou. They requested permission to build a Jiangsu-Shanghai railway from Shanghai to Suzhou. Although Li Hongzhang, then governor of Jiangsu, was interested, he was too frightened by the collective resistance of the country's scholar-bureaucrats to Western technology and did not dare to make the decision without authorization, so he had to leave the matter to the court. The final result was that the imperial court asked Li Hongzhang to tell Western businessmen that it would be beneficial to the Chinese only if the Chinese built and managed the railways themselves; at the same time, the Chinese government could not tolerate the employment of a large number of foreigners in the mainland. In fact, the so-called railway must be built by China itself. The answer of building a railway is just an excuse. More than ten years have passed, and the government still has no intention of building a railway due to the strong pressure from conservative diehards. PS: When I opened my email yesterday, I suddenly found a letter with the title: When you open the "Notice of Winning", it reads: "Warmly celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hong Kong Wangsheng Group, a nationwide postal address lottery is held. If you are lucky enough to win the second prize, you can win 80,000 yuan. Please hurry up. Call to collect. Contact person: Mr. Lin 01333***2166. "I never believe in pie-in-the-sky things, so I searched for Hong Kong Hongsheng Group on Baidu. As expected, many people discussed and criticized this scam online. After dinner in the evening, I I called everyone together and deployed the plan. It was 7 o'clock sharp, which was 2 pm domestic time. I dialed with a Tang card. First I explained about my winning. An old woman answered the call and said she was working in Shenzhen of Hong Kong Hongsheng Group. (Actually, we checked this phone number using an IP checker and it was from ** state) Congratulations on winning the prize and asked me to remit a 2% handling fee first and then go to an address in Hong Kong to claim the prize. At this time, my friend came on stage. (I put the phone on speakerphone), and said: "Report to the director, it has been locked, the signal is sent from ** state. "The brother next to him immediately typed on the keyboard frantically, making tracking sounds, and made sounds from time to time, just like the command center of the Public Security Bureau. He suppressed his laughter and ordered: "Immediately arrest, the Criminal Police 2nd Brigade will cooperate with the Economic Investigation Detachment. ,quick! "I just heard a shout from the other end of the phone: "Manager, it's not good" and then hung up "Please add to favorites! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Please vote!" Text Chapter 208 Li Hongzhang "In the future, I'm afraid the railway will also fall on him." Li Hongzhang looked at the "Weiyuan" ship and said to himself. Zhou Fu was slightly surprised when he heard Li Hongzhang's words. Just as he was about to ask more questions, he saw a convoy of vehicles slowly approaching the dock in the distance, and knew that Lin Yizhe had arrived. Then he and Li Hongzhang went up to meet him. Thinking that Li Hongzhang was waiting here just to meet Lin Yizhe without being impeached by the officials, he couldn't help but sigh to himself. When Lin Yizhe returned from Europe, he was ordered to go to Beijing to report his work, so he took the "Weiyuan" ship and sailed directly to Tianjin. According to common sense, Lin Yizhe and Li Hongzhang had exchanged letters for a long time, and because Zeng Guofan recommended Li Hongzhang, the relationship could be said to be extraordinary. Lin Yizhe arrived in Tianjin and then visited Li Hongzhang, who was already the governor of Zhili and the minister of Beiyang Trade Affairs, or Li Hongzhang Welcome Lin Yizhe as a landlord. But Lin Yizhe did not go to visit Li Hongzhang. He went straight to the capital after getting off the ship, and Li Hongzhang did not go to greet Lin Yizhe. The two of them chose not to meet each other, as if they had a tacit understanding. "After Lin Yizhe reported his duties in Beijing and returned to Tianjin, he still had no intention of meeting Li Hongzhang. Li Hongzhang did not send him any invitation. He only responded to the imperial court's order to prepare supplies for Lin Yizhe and prepare to sail. In the end, Li Hongzhang decided to take this opportunity to meet Lin Yizhe at the dock. Zhou Fu understood that the reason why Li Hongzhang did this was to prevent the Qingliu people from being used to impeach them for forming a clique for personal gain! And Lin Yizhe surprisingly cooperated with Li Hongzhang's actions for the same reason! Just as Zhou Fu thought, Lin Yizhe, who was in the carriage at this time, had mixed feelings in his heart when he thought about the upcoming meeting with Li Hongzhang. From the time he traveled to the present, he has been able to deeply understand that Li Hongzhang was the "mainstay" of the Westernization movement. What a powerful and stubborn conservative force we are facing. ¡°Sir, the dock has arrived.¡± The driver driving the carriage said to Lin Yizhe outside. Lin Yizhe got off the carriage and saw Li Hongzhang and several local Tianjin officials standing at the dock in the cold wind. He couldn't help but feel a little excited, and he immediately hurried forward to greet them. Lin Yizhe had imagined it countless times before, and when he met Zeng Guofan that time, he was not as excited as he is now. The "number one man in the late Qing Dynasty" who had dominated the world for nearly 40 years finally appeared in front of Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe hurriedly stepped forward, and when Li Hongzhang saw him, he seemed to be running over. He was stunned for a moment, then smiled. "Li Hongzhang must be a figure in the history of China for thousands of years, there is no doubt about it; Li Hongzhang must be a figure in the world history of the 19th century, there is no doubt about it." - Liang Qichao, whose famous work "Young China Theory" was included in the textbook Aloof and arrogant, this is how Lin Yizhe, the first person in the late Qing Dynasty, who was "politically a public enemy" to Liang Qichao, and whose personal relationship was not deep at all, should be evaluated like this! Lin Yizhe's heart ached when he thought that Li Hongzhang would be called a "traitor" by mainstream historical observers in later generations - almost saying that a traitor must be called Li Hongzhang. Lin Yizhe, who was in a slightly heavy mood, carefully looked at this famous official of the late Qing Dynasty who was responsible for almost half of China's modern history - in front of him was Li Hongzhang, who had a large forehead, high forehead, and a pair of scorching black eyes under his long eyebrows, with the corners of his eyes slightly upturned. , the nose is round, the ears are big and close to the brain, the mouth is square and wide, and the upper and lower lips are even - in one word. This is definitely an unforgettable face, the same as he was before. It is now January 1873. According to the Gregorian calendar, Li Hongzhang, who was born on February 15, 1823, has now entered the 50th year of his life. year. Thinking about it, it was still more than 20 years before he suffered defeat in the Sino-Japanese War. Lin Yizhe felt a little more at ease. Li Hongzhang also looked at Lin Yizhe in front of him curiously. He noticed that there seemed to be tears flashing in the corners of the young man's eyes, and he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. On a winter morning, there was not much sunlight in the hazy sky. At this time, Lin Yizhe's heart was as heavy as the gray sky. Because in front of his eyes. As if playing a movie, many scenes from Li Hongzhang's life appeared. On the Yellow Sea, the lingering dream of Sino-Japanese War has long since disappeared, leaving only a little bit of smoke. Li Zhongtang has never come back from any major construction projects in the past five years. Look at the forts he built with his own hands and the ammunition depots he personally supervised. With the expectations of millions of people, after the Sino-Japanese War, some of the Yuanzi battleships sank, and some fell to the ground. The ruins stood sadly at the moment, struggling to support the heavy loss of an ancient man. Sino-Japanese War of the Sino-Japanese War! Sino-Japanese War! ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????¡­ Do you want to become the traitor that thousands of people reviled? He recalled the old days, even though he wrote "I have suffered from the anger of all officials in the world, and cultivated it in my heart"Duan Chun. Even though he had a clear conscience, how could he not feel sad when he saw the indignant Chinese people at Shimonoseki? "My lord, is there any way to make our country give up less benefits?" "The hopeful questions from my subordinates were especially heard in my ears. "It can't be predicted! I just have to work hard and slow down the years, but I don¡¯t know if I can do it? How many years do I have? One day for a monk and one day for a bell. If the bell does not ring, the monk will also die! " It was 1900, and Li Zhongtang stepped on the ship heading north, waving goodbye to the accompanying officials. His face was a little tired, and the wrinkles on his face were much deeper - Nortel frequently said that he was no longer like a foreign official. In his free time, various countries were occupying the city, and the country was burning, killing and robbing him. He had trouble sleeping and eating every day. When he went to sleep last night, he dreamed of seeing the greedy face of the unclear Waldersi at the negotiation table. Soon, he woke up in shock and looked at his face. Facing the moonlight in the room, he couldn't help but put his clothes on and stood up, sighing to himself The negotiations were protracted and protracted for nearly a year. He became weaker and weaker, and dealing with the coalition forces became more and more difficult. He was exhausted both physically and mentally. Knowing that his deadline was not far away, he persisted. Starting to write. "Fu Nianchen was the first to receive the honor and the deepest honor. Every time I think about the hardships of the situation, I dare not claim to be in pain." In the past three hundred years, it has harmed the country's progress, and it has left the people crippled eight thousand miles away. In the autumn wind, the sword of the lonely minister sheds tears, and the sun flag fell on the altar of generals. The dusty atmosphere overseas is still lingering, please don¡¯t wait and see! " Lin Yizhe's ears echoed again with this desperate poem written by Li Hongzhang before his death! As a person of later generations who was once deeply influenced by the "mainstream historical view" and "Chun Qiu Dayi" in textbooks, Lin Yizhe also once worked with Like many people, they have also felt ashamed and angry at Li Hongzhang's "cowardice and incompetence" and "blind betrayal of the country for glory". Lin Yizhe has visited Li Hongzhang's hometown of Hefei, Anhui many times. Several times, he wanted to visit Li Hongzhang's former residence. He had a desire to see it, but in the end he was not able to do it because it was not too strong. The root cause is probably here: because it was him who signed the "Treaty of Shimonoseki", "Treaty of Xinchou", etc., which were humiliating to the country, and it was the former residence of a "traitor". It doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t look at it, looking at it may only increase your resentment and disappointment. Until one time, because of his ample time, Lin Yizhe walked into a quiet house with green walls and black tiles in the bustling market. In the Xiangtang, the walls all around are full of pictures, words and descriptions. One title attracted Lin Yizhe first. He moved over and took a closer look, only to realize that it was a line from Li Hongzhang's deathbed poem, which was transcribed by his son Li Jingshu. Lin Yizhe read it. , read it again, and read it a third time, the emotions became heavy and complicated, and after a while, he actually cried. Ignoring the surprised looks of the people around him, he picked up the pen and spread the paper and copied the poem on his knees. That day, he was in the hospital. Lin Yizhe lingered in front of Li Hongzhang's portrait, reciting this poem over and over for a long time. A face that had been blurred in history gradually became clearer, and an image that had been distorted by the world gradually became dignified. Lin Yizhe kept asking himself: How much truth can be buried by the dust of the years? Faintly, I seemed to see the helplessness and sadness of a loyal minister, and vaguely heard his long and sad sigh, "You will know that you will die soon!" " How much sorrow must he have in his heart to write such a poem?! " For three hundred years, it has harmed the country's progress, and it has left the people crippled eight thousand miles away! "As a representative of the Qing Dynasty, he signed unequal treaties one after another. How much helplessness and desolation should he have in his heart? For a long time, the Chinese people have admired "It is better to be in pieces than in ruins." However, there are How many people have seriously thought that a few words and a few high-spirited words can solve the problem? To a certain extent, it is much more difficult to "break everything" than to "break it into pieces". Although individuals can "break everything"! When it comes to the survival of the entire nation? Facing the powerful ships and cannons of the East and the West, how weak and vulnerable is the ancient Chinese civilization in the face of advanced Western technology? The huge impact of "changes in the situation" is beyond the imagination of future generations! "Jade Broken" is indeed heroic, but what happens after a single step? It takes people like Li Hongzhang to endure the hardships and clean up the mess! "The sword in the autumn wind makes the lonely minister cry, and the Japanese flag falls on the altar of generals!" "Who has ever thought about the lonely figure holding a sword under the tree, the old man with tears streaming down his face, trying his best to protect his country. Have they ever thought about the helplessness behind "The Sword in the Autumn Wind Tears of the Lonely Minister". When he When his old subordinate Zhou Fu, the chief envoy of Zhili, rushed to Xianliang Temple after hearing the news, Li Hongzhang was already in a dying state, unable to respond to calls. By noon of the next day, this veteran minister who had served the country and the people all his life was blind. Zhou Fu stared blankly and cried, "What's wrong with me, old master, that I can't bear to go?" I can take care of the unfinished business in the office. Please feel free to go! "Li ?Zhang's lips suddenly murmured, and tears flowed down his face. Zhou Fu cried and touched his eyelids with his hands. Li Hongzhang's eyes just closed. A generation of famous ministers has died like this! Li Zhongtang didn¡¯t know that the brush was still flying gracefully on the paper. Throughout his life, he had written good calligraphy and recited good poetry, and he had been a loyal minister and a person with a clear conscience. But looking at the foreigners outside the door, he couldn't die without regrets. Text Chapter 209 Favors Li Hongzhang died of illness, and the Empress Dowager Cixi burst into tears when she heard about it. The emperor gave him the posthumous title Wenzhong. Wen is the praise of the world for his longitude and latitude! Loyalty is a token of gratitude for his loyalty to the country! Just when Lin Yizhe was looking at Li Hongzhang's seated statue, a young teacher was leading her students - a group of senior primary school students wearing red scarves - from another exhibition hall. Lin Yizhe didn't care at first. But as they gradually approached, Lin Yizhe heard more and more clearly what she was saying to her students: this "human gardener" who had obviously only been working for a few years was gesticulating to her students. The "past" of the "incompetent Beiyang Navy" founded by "traitor" Li Hongzhang "drying clothes" on the main gun barrel! Lin Yizhe, who was furious, was determined to expose this "farce" on the spot. He first put on a "reasonable" look, and said to the children in a calm but firm tone: "Students, go home and ask you. Parents, if they don¡¯t use one-meter-thick ¡®bamboo poles¡¯ to dry clothes, then your teacher just lied to you. **¡± After the words fell, Lin Yizhe smiled and looked at the expressions of the group of people in front of him: young teachers. Shock and uneasiness were written on her face, and her face gradually turned red. Lin Yizhe also felt a little embarrassed. Finally, Lin Yizhe saw tears rolling in the eyes of the young woman, but they did not burst out because of holding back; and the children Lin Yizhe clearly read distrust in the eyes of their teacher. It was obvious that this teacher's image in their minds had begun to collapse. Faced with this result, Lin Yizhe suddenly lost the sense of pride and achievement that a winner should have. He had the opportunity to reprimand the mistakes of one or two ignorant young teachers in person, but this country has already suffered from long-term distortions that are hard to recover from. How can Lin Yizhe, the erroneous educational view of history, be able to reverse it on his own? In a sense, isn't the female teacher in front of me, who is full of grievance and unwillingness, a victim of this education system? Lin Yizhe even felt a little sympathy for her in his heart, so he didn't say another word. Leaving the "hateful poor man" behind and smiling at these children, he walked to the next exhibition hall. The past is like smoke, but now, he has come to history. Standing in front of him is Li Hongzhang, who is in high spirits "Kunyu, what are you" Li Hongzhang saw Lin Yizhe looking at him blankly, as if in his eyes There were still tears in his eyes, and he couldn't help but be a little surprised. He couldn't understand why the young man in front of him was so excited when he saw him for the first time. Seeing that Lin Yizhe still hadn't come to his senses, Zhou Fu was also extremely surprised and stepped forward to greet Lin Yizhe. Calling slightly louder: "Master Lin." Lin Yizhe woke up from his dazed state and hurried to meet Li Hongzhang, Zhou Fu and others. "Lin has admired the names of Brother Shaoquan and Brother Yushan for a long time. When he saw Brother Shaoquan and Brother Yushan for the first time, he couldn't help but feel excited. I was rude just now." Lin Yizhe said with a smile, and the embarrassment just now disappeared. "Lin came late, causing all of you to stand in the cold wind. I really feel sorry for you." Lin Yizhe raised his hands and bowed, "Lin apologizes." Seeing that Lin Yizhe is neither arrogant nor impetuous, modest, courteous, and treats others in a friendly manner, Li Hongzhang liked it very much. He turned around and glanced at Zhou Fu, noticing that Zhou Fu's first impression of Lin Yizhe was also quite good. "It's too cold here, please follow me on board the boat to warm yourself up." Lin Yizhe greeted everyone. While holding Li Hongzhang's hand affectionately, he walked towards the trestle. Li Hongzhang and his party boarded the "Weiyuan" ship. Lin Yizhe followed Lin Yizhe to the officer's living room. Everyone took their seats, and the sailors on the "Weiyuan" ship served warm fragrant tea. And according to Lin Yizhe's instructions, everyone was served an extra cup of coffee. "My lords, if you are willing, you might as well try the taste of this coffee." Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "This is a common drink in Western countries, and it has a refreshing effect. This time when our brothers go abroad, everything is complicated. I often stay up late, so I drink it to refresh myself so as not to fall asleep. " Hearing Lin Yizhe's introduction, Li Hongzhang seemed very curious. He took the first drink and praised: "It's sweet and slightly bitter, and it has a burnt aroma in the mouth. It's not bad. Not bad." After seeing the governor drink it, several Tianjin local officials also tasted it. Li Hongzhang had visited the "Weiyuan" ship many times before and was no stranger to this officer's living room, but at this time he was still looking around curiously, making no secret of his envy and love for this warship. "Brother Shaoquan, what do you think of this ship?" Lin Yizhe asked with a smile. "Such a good ship makes us envious!" Li Hongzhang nodded, "This ship's speed, gun power, and engine power are incomparable to those of the Shanghai factory, and there is no one like it in China. The Fujian factory and The Shanghai factory was founded at a similar time, but the Fujian factory is booming, and the ships it builds are no longer comparable to those of the Shanghai factory. ¡±   When Lin Yizhe heard Li Hongzhang's evaluation, he knew in his heart that he was definitely not saying good things here to please himself. His praise was indeed from the heart. Lin Yizhe actually knows everything about the situation of the Shanghai factory (i.e. Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration). After the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration built the gunboat "Caojiang", it successively built the gunboat "Chehai" and the "Weijing". The displacement of the "Weijing" gunboat exceeded 1,000 tons, and the number of artillery guns increased to 12. This shows that the shipbuilding technology of the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration is also constantly improving, and it has begun to try to build large-scale warships step by step. However, due to technical and financial limitations, as well as the war in the northwest frontier, the demand for arms and ammunition has greatly increased. As China's main domestic arms factory, the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration had to shift its production focus to army ordnance such as guns and ammunition. After the success of the "Weijing" manufacturing, the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration's shipbuilding activities were forced to slow down. "Kunyu, I have an unkind request for my brother, but I forgot to fulfill it." Li Hongzhang said again. "Brother Shaoquan, please tell me, as long as brothers can do whatever they can, they will do anything they can." Lin Yizhe said. "My brother is currently in charge of the defense of Beiyang. Beiyang is the gateway to Gyeonggi and an important coastal defense area. Currently, there are only two ships, 'Meiyun' and 'Caojiang' guarding it. The navy's strength is too small. If we can add one or two more large ships, it will be enough. Now that the Shanghai factory is having trouble building large ships, I think I have to rely on Kunyu, haha. "Li Hongzhang knew that his request was a bit abrupt, but he still couldn't restrain his desire to own the "Weiyuan" ship." If Kunyu can agree to transfer the "Weiyuan" to Beiyang, I will be grateful to my brother." Hearing Li Hongzhang stated his request, the hall became quiet for a while, and everyone's eyes were focused on Lin Yizhe. . "Brother Shaoquan is dedicated to serving the country. How dare you not agree?" Lin Yizhe readily agreed. Li Hongzhang was surprised and happy to hear Lin Yizhe agreeing so happily. Zhou Fu and the surrounding local officials in Tianjin were also very excited. "It's just that Brother Shaoquan has to wait a little longer. The second ship of the same class as the 'Weiyuan' is currently under construction. Brother, I have calculated that it will not be long before the second ship is completed. At that time, the 'Weiyuan' will be assigned to Beiyang, what do you think, Brother Shaoquan?" Lin Yizhe continued. "Okay! Okay!" At this time, Li Hongzhang looked so happy that he didn't know what to say, and just agreed repeatedly. Seeing Li Hongzhang's slightly gloomy look, Lin Yizhe somehow suddenly saw the figure of the late Zhou Kaixi appearing in front of his eyes. The scene when Zhou Kaixi died was so similar to Li Hongzhang in the original historical time and space! He is also a person who has devoted his whole life to the modernization of China! The same eyes are shining, dead! In front of his eyes, the tragic scene when Li Hongzhang closed his eyes after the grief-stricken Zhou Fu died with his hand! He had already done this to Zhou Kaixi three years ago. The difference is that Zhou Kaixi has gone! And Li Hongzhang is still alive! There are still twenty-one years left before the turning point of his life - Sino-Japanese War! It¡¯s still not too late! Thinking of this, Lin Yizhe made a vow in his heart. As long as I'm here! I will never allow this scene to happen again to the person in front of me! His ending should be a good beginning and a good ending, and he should be respected by future generations! It should not be criticized by thousands of people and reviled by thousands of people, absolutely! You, Li Hongzhang, will not become the second Zhou Kaixi, and I, Lin Yizhe, will never be the second Zhou Fu! As long as I am here, I will never let you leave this world in tears! Tears are meant to be shed, but it should never be us! "Beiyang is close to the capital. It is an important coastal defense area and must be guarded by large ships. If Brother Shaoquan feels that the 'Weiyuan' is not enough, the shipyard is building the 'Fujing' and 'Jian' ships of the same class as the 'Weiyuan' The second ship Jing' can also be transferred to Beiyang after it is completed. Then the ship's name can be changed." Lin Yizhe thought for a while and simply gave the favor to Li Hongzhang, adding another surprise to Li Hongzhang, "It's just that these two ships need more subsidies. The price of the ship is about 80,000 taels per ship. " "Okay!" Li Hongzhang was so happy that he could only say these two words. Seeing that Li Hongzhang was so happy that he couldn't even speak, Zhou Fu smiled and helped Li Hongzhang: "Eighty thousand taels of silver per ship, no more, no more! If it's just such a big gift, what should I do with the maker? "Always serving the country, why should we distinguish each other? In the important coastal defense area of ??Beiyang, these three ships are just a drop in the bucket." Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "The ship administration wants to build a foundation for coastal defense. I am afraid that it will be built in the future." When the armored soldiers came out, you all looked down upon this little 'mighty' one." Hearing the meaning in Lin Yizhe's words.With faith and pride, Zhou Fu's eyes flashed with admiration. Lin Yizhe looked at the forty-six-year-old Zhou Fu with respect in his heart. Zhou Fu at this time, of course, would not have thought that he would be the one to close his eyes for Li Hongzhang when he passed away. ps: I went to eat roast duck rice yesterday. There was a father and daughter sitting at the next table. The girl was in high school. As soon as the roast duck rice arrived, the uncle kept putting his roast duck on his daughter¡¯s plate and said: Eat more, eat more! Touched: What a good Chinese father! But when the police came, the uncle went on to say: Eat more, you will become a big fat man, and you can study hard without anyone chasing you! Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 210 Opportunities in Dilemma Zhou Fu is from Dongliu, Anhui. [This article comes from] I was diligent in studying when I was young. When I was young, my father died. The country was in dire straits and my family business was declining. So I taught in the countryside. Soon I wandered around the world, writing and selling paintings. In the last years of Xianfeng, he moved to Anqing, the provincial capital, to escape the war. In the spring of the first year of Tongzhi, Li Hongzhang formed the Huai Army. Zhou Fu applied for the job and was highly appreciated by Li Hongzhang, who said he was "recruited to do copywriting". From then on, he followed Li Hongzhang in conducting foreign affairs for more than thirty years. He made many praises and paintings and was deeply relied on by Li Hongzhang. When Li Hongzhang was accused of being a traitor due to his defeat in the Sino-Japanese War and the signing of the Treaty of Shimonoseki, and his subordinates such as Luo Fenglu and Sheng Xuanhuai changed their families one after another, Zhou Fu never abandoned him and followed Li Hongzhang until the end of his life. One breath! The death of Li Hongzhang made Zhou Fu extremely sad. Looking back on the more than 30 years of cooperation, and the help of many Western businessmen, I have no doubt about it. This kind of unswerving sympathy made him feel deeply in his heart. How could he forget it once we parted forever! He once wrote a poem to commemorate it: "It has been a long time since I spit out the lingering wind. What's the point of getting mercy from the public when I'm on the road? It's only helped three thousand people at Jiwei. It has been a storm in Longmen for forty years. The hatred for serving the country has no effect before, and I still remember the tears hanging on my deathbed. Hou Ba Lao, the queen of Shanyang, is looking forward to rejuvenation and looking forward to the next generation! "Out of respect for Zhou Fu, Lin Yizhe also made up his mind to never let Zhou Fu write this poem! "Kunyu is joking! I dare not forget the former Fujian Factory's support of shipping ships to alleviate the great difficulties of China Merchants Bureau. Even if there are iron-clad ships in the future, the contribution of 'Weiyuan' will not be forgotten!" Li Hongzhang said. "Brother Shaoquan, I have some suggestions regarding the future development of the Shanghai Factory. I would like to share with Brother Shaoquan. I wonder if Brother Shaoquan is willing to listen to it." Lin Yizhe knew that the conversation between the two should not last too long, so he spoke at the right time. The topic turned to Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration. At present, China's shipbuilding industry, in addition to the Fujian Shipbuilding Bureau, is the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration. Now the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration is busy with Zuo Zongtang's guns and ammunition and can no longer take care of shipbuilding. Lin Yizhe thought this was very inappropriate, so he has been trying to find ways to help Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau get out of the predicament. "Kun Yu, I just said it doesn't matter." Li Hongzhang heard the caution in Lin Yizhe's words and said seriously, "As long as it is practical and feasible, I will do it for my brother." "Now the shipbuilding factory in Shanghai has a foundation and it is not appropriate to abandon it. And the Western Expedition munitions We have to do it. In order to have both ends, it would be better to separate the Shanghai shipyard and have a dedicated person in charge." Seeing that both Li Hongzhang and Zhou Fu were listening to him carefully, Lin Yizhe came up with his own plan. . Lin Yizhe¡¯s ¡°shipping separation¡± method. That is to separate the shipyard from the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration and establish a specialized shipyard. "Mr. Lin, Mr. Taiwan and I have thought about the statement you mentioned before. It's just that the Shanghai factory is currently specializing in making guns. There is not much money for shipbuilding. Even if the shipping industry is separated, building large ships like the Fujian factory will only Fear is also strength!" Zhou Fu said. "If you can't build a big ship, you can build a small steamer for civilian use first, or sell it to a sand ship shipping company, or get it for use by the China Merchants Bureau. It can not only relieve the difficulties of the merchants and people, but also provide the shipyard with ships to build. It is really a two-pronged solution." Lin Yizhe said. Li Hongzhang¡¯s eyes lit up when he heard Lin Yizhe talk about the ¡°sand boat¡±. "How did Kunyu come up with this sand barge?" "This time he returned from his mission to the West. When the ship arrived in Shanghai for supplies, he saw with his own eyes the difficulties of the sand barges. He thought about it day and night and thought about a solution. Finally, he found a solution. "Income." Lin Yizhe thought of the current decline of China's traditional inland river sand boat transportation industry. I couldn't help but sigh in my heart. Li Hongzhang was filled with emotion when he thought of the past. The sand ship transportation industry was unprecedentedly prosperous during the Daoguang reign of Xianfeng. Transporting soybeans from north to south. Transporting grain from south to north requires one round trip every month. A sand ship can make seven or eight round trips a year, making a huge profit. At its peak, Shanghai Port had 5,000 sand ships and more than 100,000 sailors. However, after the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842 and the Treaty of Beijing in 1860, many ports in China were opened to the outside world, and the influx of Western ships quickly pushed China's traditional sand ship passenger and cargo transportation industry to the point of collapse. Because no matter in terms of speed, load, safety or price, traditional sand ships are no match for Western freighters. However, in the past four or five years, the number of sand boats in Shanghai Port has dropped sharply to four to five hundred. Thousands of wooden boats have been stranded on Huangpu Beach, allowing them to decay naturally due to the wind and sun. Even the fleet of Wang Yongsheng, the king of sand ships, was in decline without exception. Other ship owners are as desperate as Wang Yongsheng. Because neither hardware nor software could compete with foreign merchants, we had to wait for the government to negotiate. The shipowners gathered together to discuss, and the result was that Wang Yongsheng was unanimously elected to take the lead in submitting a petition to the government, begging the government to negotiate with foreigners and put the soybean and grain business under the exclusive jurisdiction of China Shachuan, and foreign businessmen were not allowed to interfere. A passage in the report moved Li Hongzhang. The report stated that if the shipbuilding industry goes bankrupt, it will not only cause the unemployment of more than 100,000 shipwrecks, but may also trigger a civil uprising, which will in turn lead to the imperial court's insurrection.??Transportation lines may also be damaged. Li Hongzhang forwarded the report to the Prime Minister's Yamen and tried his best to promote the matter, but he ran into a snag with the British Minister Wytoma. Wytoma refused on the spot, claiming that the Qing government must be solely responsible for all consequences arising therefrom. The matter was settled. As a "appeasement", the Qing government reduced and exempted 30% of the "salary money" and 30% of the "stealing silver" for sand ships. However, this was ultimately a drop in the bucket. It was already beyond the capabilities of the entire sand ship industry to rely solely on the court's grain freight. . In 1869, the Suez Canal was opened to navigation. Two years later, the Far Eastern section of the Eurasian submarine cable was laid to Shanghai. More Western merchant ships poured into China, and the situation of China's sand ship transportation industry was even worse. During this period, the Qing government did not ignore the sand ship transportation industry. The Prime Minister's Yamen also ordered the Cabinet Minister of Military and Aircraft and the Minister of Commerce of the North and South to jointly discuss the solution to the water transport crisis. Three recommendations resulted. The first is to repair the canal and restore river transportation; the second is to repair all abandoned sand ships and continue to maintain maritime transportation; the third is that the imperial court increases the water transportation freight rate of the sand ship transportation industry to save the sand ship transportation industry that is on the verge of bankruptcy. However, all three suggestions were refuted by Li Hongzhang. Li Hongzhang believed that the canal had been trying its best for more than 800 years, but its transport capacity was only 100,000 shi per year, which was of no help to the overall situation of water transportation. It was crazy to spend huge sums of money to repair the canal when there were obviously convenient shipping conditions; and to repair sand ships, it would be crazy to spend huge sums of money to repair the canal. At least 30 million taels of silver are needed, and more than 400 warehouses with a capacity of more than 10,000 shi need to be built. Where can the imperial court have so much money? Increasing the freight rate of sand ships may save the country for a while, but it is not a long-term solution. At that time, Zeng Guofan was also caught in deep conflicts. As early as 1867, Rong Hong suggested that he adopt the method of "investment and stock collection" to purchase ocean ships and form a Chinese own steamship company to save water transportation. But what Zeng Guofan was worried about at that time was that the Taiping Rebellion had just subsided and the people's hearts were not yet solid. "Carrying grain was a regular business in sand ships, and it was not necessary to make changes as a last resort, nor to make sudden changes." Once the imperial court developed steamships, more than 100,000 sand ship owners would and shipmen and sailors losing their vitality will lead to large-scale civil unrest and riots. But no matter what, China¡¯s traditional sand ship transportation industry has finally come to an end. In March 1872, the Prime Minister's Office once again wrote to Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang, asking about the use of ships for water transportation, hoping that they would come up with a practical plan. A month later, Zeng Guofan suddenly died of illness, and the incident fell entirely on Li Hongzhang. Li Hongzhang's solution was to set up a steamship investment bureau. The operating policy of China Merchants Group has also been changed from the previously officially formulated "carrying grain and collecting passengers and goods" to "carrying cargo as the first priority and transporting water as the second meaning", placing China Merchants' main business on customers. Freight loaded. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? out of the sand ship industry, fierce competition with foreign shipping companies. However, due to the strong support of shipping companies, the British Swire Shipping Company, Jardine Matheson Shipping Company, and the American Qichang Shipping Company were all defeated in many commercial wars launched against China Merchants. With the full cooperation of a group of "comprador shareholders" who are familiar with the laws of modern Western business operations, Next, Qichang Company went bankrupt, and Swire and Jardine were forced to sign "flat-price contracts" with China Merchants three times. The policy support of the imperial court and the full cooperation between experienced private managers were the main reasons why China Merchants quickly opened up and became one of the major Chinese and foreign shipping companies. As China Merchants' business continues to expand, it not only absorbs a lot of sailor labor from the sand ship industry, but also brings a glimmer of hope to the sand ship owners. The owners of the sand ships had pinned their hopes on the imperial court to provide them with necessary protection in the harsh business environment, but after all, they were "representatives of backward productivity". If they did not change, they would have no choice but to accept being eliminated along with their heavy, slow and heavy sand ships. The fate of being eliminated by the times. The success of the operation of China Merchants Bureau has given great inspiration to the owners of sand ships. They began to raise funds to buy small steamers to replace the ancient sand ships, hoping to get out of the predicament and regain their vitality. However, there are currently not many shipyards capable of producing steam ships in China, and the existing shipyards, except for the Fujian Shipping Administration Bureau and the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration, are all foreign shipyards. Most of these shipyards are only interested in producing large ships. We are not willing to build small steamships for inland river navigation. At this time, Lin Yizhe's suggestion to "separate shipping services" from the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration and "build small steamships for civilian use" was undoubtedly quite targeted and feasible. Regarding the construction of ships of more than 3,000 tons, the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration, which has built "90-day gunboats", is not sure yet, but it is more than enough to build small steamships for transporting cargo! "This is a good idea." Li Hongzhang said, stroking his hands, "If this can be done, not only will the Shanghai factory be able to escape from great difficulties, but private shipping will also be able to prosper. In the future, we will clear thousands of miles of rivers and rule the world of Chinese ships!" Many years later, Li Hongzhang He still regarded the establishment of the Steamship Merchants Bureau and the construction of small steamers at Jiangnan Shipyard as the most brilliant success in his career. He claimed: "The China Merchants Bureau and the small steamships are actually the most successful writings in the 40 years since he started Westernization. " Text Chapter 211 Returning to Hometown with Honor "Li Wenzhong Gongji: Diary": "I learned a lot from talking with Lin Kunyu Kunyu said that the reason why Western countries became rich and powerful was because of the revitalization of industrial and commercial affairs, and because of the unhindered development of industrial and commercial affairs. It is easy to gather all kinds of companies. It is difficult to support everything if you are independent. It is easy to do it if you are alone. If you are alone, you will be discouraged. If you have many people, you will be wise. The capital of Western companies is tens of millions, and it cannot be done by one person. As long as there is something to be done and a profit to be made, as soon as the news spreads, wealthy businessmen will gather, and as soon as the stocks come out, huge sums of money will be made, which will be reflected in the excellence of their planning, the purity of their customs, and the goodness of their regulations. "Kun Yu said that Westerners worshiped the holy doctrine that 'the people are the foundation of the country'. Westerners often say that there are three things to do in running a country, which are to secure the people, to nourish the people, and to educate the people. Also? The first is to build machines to facilitate manufacturing, the second is to build railways to save freight, the third is to set up a post office and a daily newspaper to communicate news, the fourth is to establish a peace treaty to promote trade, and the fifth is to increase consular offices to protect business travel Listening to his words, you will know that the reason why those in the Western countries became rich and powerful was by cultivating and educating the people. However, those who talk about Western methods only say: "Excellent manufacturing, sharp weapons, and wide range of ships and equipment," which is too late!" "Shang is the palace of the four peoples of China, but Westerners rely on business as the lifeblood of founding a country, building a family, developing things, and accomplishing business. Why are there so many miraculous effects? If there is business, then people can learn what they have learned And learning improves, farmers can use what they plant, and the plants will prosper, and workers can sell what they do, and work more diligently. This is the person who holds the key to the four peoples. This principle was unknown in the Four Seas in the past. The Six Classics. Nothing has been said in the book; but there is a real basis for creating such a scale in foreign countries. We cannot stick to the old Chinese saying of 'respecting the basic and suppressing the weak' to make it difficult." The rich are virtuous, but there are those who have the opposite way. Those who monopolize and profit from the market are called "cheap husbands". For thousands of years in China, everyone who is stupid and wise has known that he is "cheap". Tongxi's name is "miser", which is the custom in China. The most important thing in Western countries is to discuss gentry, and those who are selected as gentry must be from the wealthy families and those who are selected as ministers and prime ministers are not wealthy. Spyker is a wealthy celebrity. He means that he does not worry about food and clothing, but only cares about his appearance, and there is no one who is not dedicated to pursuing the country. " "Kun Yu is the one who is planning to reform the Yin merchants. "We talked for a long time and fell in love before leaving" Fuzhou, Mawei Port. The winter in Fuzhou is also quite cold. Because it is located south of the Yangtze River, the damp and cold weather is beyond imagination. Bordering the sea and facing the river, Fuzhou's water vapor is always abundant, making its winters a bit more humid and dignified. For more than ten days in a row, the sky has always been gloomy, and the mottled shadows of the trees have become a luxury. The cold naturally roams the streets and alleys of Fuzhou City without fear. As for winter in Fuzhou. In the hearts of literati, they would think that it lacks some of the temperament that winter should have, probably because of the lack of snow. After all, snow comes in winter. Just like stars in the night sky, without them they are not charming enough; like salt in dishes, without them there is no flavor. For Fuzhou, there are perhaps only three seasons: spring, summer and late autumn. People haven¡¯t had time to feel spring yet. If you ask foreigners living in the treaty port Fuzhou what their deepest impression is of the weather in Fuzhou, most of them will say: "There are no fallen leaves in autumn here. There is no snow here in winter." Because when autumn comes, there is no snow here. The golden color of fallen leaves from the north; when winter comes, only the cold rain is left. It was the middle of winter, and the cold sea breeze blew from time to time. Shen Baozhen felt the chill on his body and couldn't help but tighten his tight leather robe. Although the weather was very cold, Shen Baozhen had no intention of going home to rest. His eyes were still looking at the sea in the distance from time to time, showing hope. At this time, his mind was still recalling the shocking words written by Lin Yizhe. "There are five main reasons for investigating the source of the country's wealth and strength:" "One is to open up the minds of the people: use rural elections to establish the upper and lower houses, and speak freely when things happen; if it is inconvenient for the people, we must find ways to change it; in practice, Check the household records of births, deaths, marriages, and record them in detail. If no one is in the wrong place, the relationship between the superiors and the subordinates will be smooth" "The second is to protect the people's livelihood: there will be no risk of accidents in terms of personal property, land, utensils, and financial bribes; resign. Officials are provided with half salary; old and sick soldiers are provided with lifelong support; old, young, disabled, sick, and children killed in battle are all educated by a bureau, so that officials will not be greedy and will not shrink from battle" "Three is to keep the people's will: When they are young, they are taught how to read characters; when they are older, they are taught about the meaning of words; when they are older, they are taught about the meaning of words; they measure their materials and learn about calculation, painting, Qi, and chemistry, or they specialize in one skill and never fail in it throughout their life; what is the new report? The spread of it is also the propaganda of the society" "The fourth is to nourish the people's shame: there is no cruel punishment in the Western country, the crime is limited to hanging, garrison, hard work, the rest is just imprisonment and fines; the prison is extremely clean, and they teach reading and lessons. Using craftsmanship and medicine, there is no restraint or whipping, and everyone knows that they are afraid of punishment, dare not break the law, and do not pick up lost things as a rule; parents do not anger their children, the master does not scold his servants, and men and women are in order. Sitting around, chatting and laughing without sex, all of which feed shameEffective. ¡­¡± ¡°Fifth article: Fu people¡¯s wealth: There are three important things to store wealth in the people. First, use the power of the soil, which means talking about water conservancy, planting, gas, and chemical science; Use machines to save time and labor; third, use all your financial resources, have a company and a bank account, and all the accumulated baht can be invested in shares to earn interest, and can be converted into a big industrial business, and there are banknotes and gold and silver coins for transportation, then one can be worth ten. . " "These five items are all based on the 'people's foundation' of the holy religion. They are based on the Western learning and the true origin of the east. Why not use its strengths to make up for my shortcomings? " These come from the content of the "Examination of the Holy Way of the Western Kingdom" that Lin Yizhe submitted to the Central Committee. Those articles written by Lin Yizhe have been must-read articles on his desk these days. Since the Central Committee generals Lin Yizhe and Hong Jun After the articles and diaries he wrote were sent to the imperial ministries and local government offices for "consultation," they caused an uproar in the ideological circles across the country. Shilin's reaction to these articles written by Lin Yizhe was the most intense. , but because Lin Yizhe¡¯s argument was so good and well-founded, and it was so closely aligned with the teachings of Confucius and Mencius that no one could refute it, so in places with strong conservative forces such as Hunan, Jiangxi, Henan, and Shandong, although there was a lot of criticism, But most of them are just for the sake of scolding, and the few articles that refute it often fail to make the point. On the contrary, some scholars agree with Lin Yizhe's view that "what you learn from the West comes from the East" because of this. This view satisfies their vanity of "China is the center of world civilization", although they are still opposed to learning from the West. In Fujian Province, where Lin Yizhe was originally from, most scholars held a positive attitude towards the views of Lin Yizhe's article. Shen Baozhen's family was spared the danger that Chen Shi's family encountered. Now, Lin Yizhe has become famous all over the world before he arrives home. Today is the day when Lin Yizhe returns home. Not only did Shen Baozhen arrive at the dock early, waiting for his return, but also Min. Zhejiang Governor Li Henian and Fuzhou General Wen Yu also led local Fujian officials to welcome him at the dock. Except for Fujian Governor Wang Kaitai, who was seriously ill at home and was unable to attend, all the main Fujian officials were present. This was never the case in Fuzhou's history! Never before! Shen Baozhen never thought that the timid, girl-like little boy who was adopted by him and Lin Puqing would develop into such a talented person. coming! "I don't know who was shouting in the crowd. Shen Baozhen quickly took the telescope from the servant and looked towards the sea. Sure enough, he saw a small black spot with light smoke gradually getting bigger. After a while, the dragon flag fluttered "mighty" The majestic figure of the ship appeared. Shen Baozhen stared at the gradually clear outline of the "Weiyuan" ship, and his hands became a little trembling due to excitement. Soon, he saw the figure of Lin Yizhe on the flying bridge. "Kun Yu" Tears oozed from the corners of Shen Baozhen's eyes. At this time, Lin Yizhe was standing on the flybridge of the "Weiyuan" ship, listening to the loud sounds of gongs, drums and firecrackers coming from the shore, and saw the crowds gathering in the sky. The crowd on the shore and the many official honor guards among them couldn't help but be surprised. He had never had any idea about "returning to his hometown". He never expected to receive such treatment when he saw the "Weiyuan" ship docked in the port. The naval vessels and foreign warships fired salutes one after another, and the "Weiyuan" ship also saluted back. The salute roared in the harbor for a while, making the atmosphere even more lively. After the "Weiyuan" ship docked at the berth, Lin Yizhe and his party. After getting off the trestle, Li Henian, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and Fuzhou general Wen Yu took the lead to greet them. Lin Yizhe was not prepared for Li Henian and Wen Yu to greet them in person, but he was a little surprised, but he was familiar with history and quickly figured it out. What¡¯s going on? That¡¯s my role as ¡°Nursing the Governor of Fujian¡±! The current Governor of Fujian, Wang Kaitai, has been in poor health, and he has to travel between Taiwan and Fuzhou (according to court regulations, the Governor of Fujian stays in Fuzhou for half the year and stays in Fuzhou for half the year). Stationed in Taiwan), he fell ill shortly after taking office. Before he could not perform his duties, he was the actual governor of Fujian, and he was now the queen mother of the two palaces. He is a famous person and has become famous all over the world because of his recent articles. Li Henian and Wen Yu, two old officials in the officialdom, naturally want to try their best to curry favor with him. "Lin is not talented, how can he work for the two bosses to welcome him? "Lin Yizhe understood in his heart, but he showed a humble attitude on his face. It could even be said that he stepped forward to salute with some fear, making the officialdom of the Qing Dynasty completely superficial. "Brother Kunyu is too modest! "Li Henian's slightly plump face was full of smiles, and his beard twitched with his smile, "Brother Kunyu has learned a lot about both China and the West, and is knowledgeable about the past and present. He is an unparalleled talent in our province of Fujian. Foreigners praise him as 'Oriental'."Xin Zhe', how lucky I am to see you today!" ¡± ps: If you violate human nature for a long time, everyone will get sick. This is a world where only people teach us how to succeed, but no one teaches us how to maintain ourselves. Everything around us is increasing in value, only our lives are quietly devaluing. The world Keep running forward, we are chasing after you. Can you stop and take a breath and choose "you" instead of "everyone"? Please subscribe! ! Please recommend! Text Chapter 212: A Little Goodbye Is Better than a New Marriage Wen Yu also came forward to greet Lin Yizhe, and they were polite. Lin Yizhe had already judged from their words that the imperial court was going to use his "untitled work" to promote Westernization. Although Li Henian supported Westernization, after all, he was also a traditional Chinese educated intellectual. He was limited to his own knowledge and knew nothing about Westernization. However, as a man who had been in the officialdom for many years, he could easily become a feudal official. A traditional bureaucrat, he knew that if he wanted to run Western affairs well, he must rely on Lin Yizhe, so he deliberately favored Lin Yizhe. As a military general, Wen Yu, although he had been in battle for a long time and had fought on land and water, did not know much about foreign affairs. As Lin Yizhe was a ready-made talent in front of him, of course he wanted to make use of it. Lin Yizhe knew from the performance of Li Henian and Wen Yu fawning over him that Prince Gong, the "Japanese Six", was ready to fight again because his article helped him greatly reduce the pressure from the stubborn conservative forces. When Lin Yizhe came to Shen Baozhen, he almost shed tears when he saw that Shen Baozhen looked much older and thinner than before he went abroad. He quickly stepped forward and held Shen Baozhen's hand. "UncleI'm back" Lin Yizhe's voice was choked with sobs. Since coming to this era, Lin Yizhe, who is alone, has subconsciously regarded Shen Baozhen as his father. "It's good to be backit's good to be back" Shen Baozhen happily hugged Lin Yizhe like a father and son, caressed his back, and said in a hoarse voice. "How is your aunt?" Lin Yizhe asked worriedly as he did not see his aunt Lin Puqing and his beloved wife Chen Wan at the dock. "It's okay, it's okay." Shen Baozhen didn't want Lin Yizhe to worry, so he responded slightly. Li Henian originally planned to hold a banquet for Lin Yizhe, but when he saw this scene and knew that he was thinking about his family, he did not make his own decision. Instead, he led the officials to have a chat with Lin Yizhe. After agreeing to arrange a banquet for Lin Yizhe tomorrow, he said goodbye to Lin Yizhe, Shen Baozhen and others. Lin Yizhe followed Shen Baozhen back to Shen Mansion. Without changing his clothes, he went to visit his aunt Lin Puqing first. Sure enough, as he feared, Lin Puqing was lying in bed. Chen Wan and Li Sizhu were waiting for her to accompany her. Lin Puqing was very happy to see Lin Yizhe back and struggled to sit up from the bed. Later, under the influence of Chen Wan and Li Sizhu, Lin Puqing Do it only after being dissuaded. "Kunyu! Hurry! Come and sit!" Lin Puqing patted the edge of the bed with her hands. She motioned for Lin Yizhe to sit next to her. Lin Yizhe responded and came over to sit next to the bed. Lin Puqing reached out and held Lin Yizhe's hand, looking at him with eyes full of joy. "Why are Kunyu's hands so cold?" She asked with concern, "Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?" "I just got off the boat and entered the house. It's cold outside and my hands haven't recovered yet." Lin Yizhe said, "No. It doesn't matter. Everything is fine, my nephew." "I've been thinking about it day and night, just because I was afraid that something might happen to you on the road. I heard that you met an assassin in France" Lin Puqing was smiling. But talking and talking. Tears flowed down, "You are finally back safely now" "My nephew is unfilial and went to China for the New Year, which frightened my aunt. It's my nephew's fault" Lin Yizhe held Lin Puqing's already skinny hand, feeling excited. , almost shed tears. "I'm living these days. Thanks to Wan'er and Sizhu for taking care of me." Lin Puqing held back her tears and looked at Chen Wan and Li Sizhu who were standing by with a smile. "Without them, my life would be sad ¡­¡± After hearing Lin Puqing¡¯s words, Li Sizhu blushed and lowered his head. Chen Wan didn't seem to hear Lin Puqing's words. She just looked at Lin Yizhe intently. After not seeing each other for more than a year, my husband seems to have become taller and stronger, but his skin color has become darker, and the original bookish aura on his body has also faded a lot, and he has become more mature "Wan'er." Lin Puqing's call brought her back to reality. "Wan'er, I want to see Yu Xi and Guan Chen. I want them to stay with me. You can ask them to come over later." Lin Puqing said to her, "They will sleep here tonight." "Okay." Chen Wan understood why Lin Puqing arranged this, and she responded, her face flushed, and her heart felt like it was like a deer again, as if she had returned to the time when the two were newly married. Lin Yizhe felt Chen Wan's gaze and turned to look at her, but he didn't want to see the cold and hateful eyes of a person outside the window. When the man saw Lin Yizhe discovering him, he looked a little flustered and left in a hurry. Although Lin Yizhe was separated by the carved window sash, he could still see the man's face clearly. Shen Baozhen¡¯s fourth son, Shen Yuqing! Lin Yizhe already knew from the telegram Xu Run sent to him that Shen Yuqing was beaten by Shen Baozhen for slandering him.?But he didn't care at this time. When Chen Wan returned home from Shen's Mansion, Chen Wan remained silent. Lin Yizhe knew why she didn't speak to him. Thinking of Lu Yingyan who was far away in England, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. After returning home, after dinner, Chen Wan knew Lin Yizhe's habit of sorting out and recording today's events before going to bed, so she did not disturb him. After making tea for him, she returned to her bedroom and lay down in her clothes. Down. Chen Wan lay there for a while longer, feeling a ray of cool breeze flow in from the window, which made everyone drunk, but she felt more and more sad in her heart. She suddenly got up from the couch, put on a green jacket, and walked to the outer room. Seeing that all the maids, big and small, were asleep, he quietly picked up a lantern and walked out of the yard. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????:?????????? Unconsciously, she arrived at the garden behind the yard. Chen Wan couldn't help but sigh again. She looked at the plum blossoms and felt sad in her heart. But when she thought of Lin Yizhe's kindness to her, the hatred in her heart disappeared like spring snow turning into mud. Chen Wan stopped in the garden for a long time, her clothes gradually getting wet from the night dew, and her body was already cold. She sighed deeply, then raised the lantern and returned sadly. Returning to the outer room, Chen Wan put out the lantern, lifted up the soft flower curtain, and was about to go in. Suddenly she saw a person sitting silently in the inner room. He had taken off his coat and was playing with a pair of gold bracelets. He couldn't help but Let out a low exclamation. "Wan'er, it's me." Lin Yizhe was shocked when he saw her, and stood up with a smile. Chen Wan watched him bring a pair of gold bracelets with peony patterns in front of her, and her heart suddenly jumped uncontrollably. Her body seemed to be exhausted and she could hardly stand. Lin Yizhe's eyes were as bright as stars. Looking at Chen Wan, a tenderness and sweetness like spring water filled his eyes. Chen Wan tried her best to return to normal, stretched out her slender hand towards Lin Yizhe, took the gold bracelet, and said with a deliberately expressionless face: "You still want to come back." Lin Yizhe turned a deaf ear to her words, and the two of them were only a few steps away. A few feet away, Lin Yizhe stretched out his body and easily took her into his arms. Chen Wan was afraid of waking up the maid sleeping in the outer room, so she just struggled silently, but Lin Yizhe restrained her effortlessly. Chen Wan could still move one hand, so she beat him on the chest like a rain of rain. Although Chen Wan had a cold face, she looked extremely charming and charming. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but move forward to kiss her. Chen Wan was not willing to comply with his desire, and turned her head desperately. Unexpectedly, she was only wearing the bellyband and a small aqua jacket. When she moved, her pair of plump snow peaks were rubbed and swayed, and her pink groove was At first shallow and sometimes deep, everything fell into Lin Yizhe's eyes. Lin Yizhe suddenly picked up Chen Wan and walked to the bed. Chen Wan saw that his love for him was as strong as fire, and suddenly she remembered what happened when they were newly married. Half of her coldness and hatred disappeared. As they rubbed their skin against each other, the other half almost disappeared, leaving only a trace of resentment in her heart. Biting his red lips, he still hummed with a stern face: "Are you going to bully others again?" Lin Yizhe smiled and said: "In the middle of the night, in the dead of night, I just want to relive the love affair with Wan'er that day." He no longer cares about being with her. After struggling with each other, Chen Wan was stripped naked in two or three strokes, then he used his waist and hips to push her legs apart, loosened the sweat towel around his waist, took out the jade pestle that was already as strong as gold and iron, and pointed it at the flower bud fiercely. Broken. Chen Wan still had a trace of resentment in her heart, so how could she let him go easily? Unfortunately, her two snowy legs couldn't close together, and she couldn't push him away, so she had to move her waist around, which made Lin Yizhe very embarrassed. When Chen Wan saw this, she couldn't help but chuckle. Lin Yizhe looked at the charming appearance of his beloved wife, his heart was itching and anxious, and his whole body was burning with desire. He suddenly inserted his two palms into her crotch, pinched the two pink and fat jade buttocks tightly, and She laughed and said proudly: "Where are you going to run away!" The jade pestle had accurately pressed into the seam of her jade clam. Chen Wan's beautiful face turned pale, and she cried softly: "It hurts!" She was stabbed by Lin Yizhe in an instant. A hot streak passed through the slightly exposed flower path, and the deep heart of the tender flower touched the big head, and a strange feeling suddenly appeared. Feeling sore and numb, her arms hugged him involuntarily. Lin Yizhe hurriedly leaned over to comfort Chen Wan, playing with her lips and kissing her away from her tears. He checked the depth of his jade stem in her flower room, and then began to pump it hungrily. In just a few strokes, the sticky flowers were drawn out. juice, Chen Wan also slowly softened. Chen Wan was always the most graceful person. The older generation praised her for her respect for the elderly and her filial piety, the younger generation praised her for her harmony and intimacy, and the younger generation remembered her for her care and kindness. All the servants in the family were praised by her for her pity for the poor, for her kindness for the elders, and for her love for the young. Yes, but she has a kind of romantic feeling in her heart, which is why she is fascinated by extraordinary people like Lin Yizhe and can't extricate herself. Ever since Lin Yizhe went on his mission to the West, she had no more intimacy with him. She had endured the loneliness these days and missed Lin Yizhe so many times. At this moment, the man in her dream was right in front of her, and he was so in tune with her. , how can sheShe was intoxicated, but there was still a trace of consciousness in her mind. She was afraid that the noise between the two would disturb the maid outside, so she whispered to Lin Yizhe with her cheeks burning: "Go and close the door first." (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, and the novel will be updated. Good to update faster! ps: Savage Secretary Niu Jiejiang: If you splash water on someone else while driving, just say "I'm glad it splashed on you". The most rightful concubine - I can't do it: the other party replied coldly: Oh, splashing People are hypocritical. Please collect it! Please subscribe! Please vote! Text Chapter 213 The blessings of Qi people are difficult to enjoy in peace Lin Yizhe smiled and said: "What are you afraid of? Even if someone comes in, I have to hide away obediently. [This article comes from]" He still pressed her body, pumping slowly and slowly, enjoying the beauty of her flower room. of colorful things. Chen Wan's body tensed up again, and she said angrily: "If you don't close the door, let them go." Her expression was already repelling others. Lin Yizhe only felt that he was trapped in a bunch of smooth and wonderful things. At this moment, he couldn't bear to leave Chen Wan at all. He looked back at the door. His heart moved, and he hugged her tightly from the couch. The jade pestle was still inserted in the flower room, and he looked at her leisurely. Swing away and close the door. Chen Wan's neck turned red with embarrassment, and she felt extremely fresh and exciting. However, the jade clam underneath bit the man's Optimus Prime tightly, chewing out strands of saliva, biting the man's ear, and whispered softly: "You After this trip to the West, I learned how to play tricks. I always embarrass others. " Lin Yizhe couldn't help laughing when he heard her say this. Although Europeans have many tricks, ordinary women have never tasted the fun of "horse racing and shooting flowers" like Chen Wan. Lin Yizhe gently closed the door. He felt very happy when he saw his beloved wife on his body. He smiled and said: "Westerners don't have such tricks. Now I will be a horse and let my wife gallop in the boudoir to atone for my past mistakes." " Without going back to the couch, he started walking around the house with Chen Wan in his arms. Chen Wan put her hands on Lin Yizhe's shoulders and bit her lips, but she didn't dare to make a sound. She was worried that Lin Yizhe was tired, so she hummed in his ear: "Stop, stop I'm so tired, Mr. Futai, you can take the responsibility." I can't afford it Ouch!" It turned out that she was hit so hard that Lin Yizhe's jade pestle penetrated from the mouth of the palace to the heart of the palace, and even the root of her tongue was numb. Lin Yizhe said with a smile: "Madam, there is no need to worry, this horse is very strong!" As he walked, he bounced and fell from time to time. He didn't feel any effort at all, and Chen Wan was so excited that he was so excited. All the corpses are scattered, and nectar gushes out like a spring. Chen Wan gradually felt that she couldn't bear it, and her heart was so painful that Lin Yizhe's Optimus Prime was pushing her. She seemed to feel a little embarrassed, and wanted to lie down, so she bit Lin Yizhe's shoulder gently and said: "Not yet. Get on the bed, I'm so embarrassed!" Lin Yizhe looked at Chen Wan's rosy cheeks and savored her expression of embarrassment. More and more love and compassion. He was about to go back to bed as she asked, when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a floor-length Western mirror standing nearby. His heart moved, so he walked over and lifted the mirror cover, and suddenly saw an attractive man and woman going crazy inside. The men are as tall and slender as jade trees facing the wind, while the women are as graceful and enchanting as ivy twining around them. They are truly beautiful, fragrant and alluring. Chen Wan was even more embarrassed, and the pleasure surged like a tide. Waves came one after another, and she felt the man's hard head clearly pressing against the heart of the girl. Her delicate body twisted and her heart panicked, so she had to tell the truth: "This it's so sad let's go back to bed if we keep doing this, we will lose it" Lin Yizhe only cared about admiring Beautiful scenery in the mirror. Seeing the woman's long, slippery legs hanging gracefully from both sides, her two cream-colored jade thighs constantly stretching and contracting, and her half-naked body stretching and squirming, I felt so happy that it was indescribable. Who is willing to give up here? He said with hot eyes: "Madam, if you want to throw it away, just throw it away. What's wrong with trying this new fun?" She then turned Chen Wan's face to the mirror, like holding a baby to urinate, and changed it from behind. The tightness and tightness made her even more beautiful. Chen Wan was at a loss when facing the standing mirror. She didn't know whether to look or not. If she didn't look, she couldn't bear to see the beautiful scenery there. But when she looked at it, she felt really embarrassed. She said coquettishly: "No, no" She said in a coquettish voice: "No, no" He tied up his limbs, entangled the man's waist with his backhand, and moved his legs back to hook up with Lin Yizhe's legs. He continued shyly: "If it's so it's so shameful, it's embarrassing. Besides" Lin Yizhe lifted up his drape. The thin clothes where the two met were wrapped around their arms, and they lowered their heads to look at the interesting and wonderful scenery there, "What's more?" Chen Wan bit her lip and said, "Besides, it's so unreal, it makes people feel very uncomfortable " There were already some spasms in the flower path, and Lin Yizhe was very happy. Lin Yizhe smiled and said: "Not realistic enough? This is easy." At that moment, he hugged Chen Wan's delicate body tightly with both arms, and pushed down hard to straighten the pile, while the pestle below was pushing hard upwards. Chen Wan immediately panted again and again, her head swaying wildly, her two snow-grey legs could no longer hook Lin Yizhe behind her, and they were hanging in the air, kicking and kicking randomly. Before she had been hit ten times, she suddenly let out a moan, although it was very short. , but it was so charming and charming that it was lost on the man's body. Chen Wan's cheeks were covered with steam, her arms tightly hooked Lin Yizhe's neck, her beautiful face looked so drunk that she was weeping, her body was twitching, and she sank her delicate body downwards at the risk of her life, as if she was falling towards An abyss of bliss from which there is no turning back For a long time, Lin Yizhe and Chen Wan lay side by side. Chen Wan rested in Lin Yizhe's arms, caressing Lin Yizhe's chest, and looked at Lin Yizhe, her eyes filled with love. meaning. "Why are you so crazy today" Chen Wan asked softly. At this time, sheThe heat of pleasure in her body has not completely dissipated, making her voice full of tenderness. "I just miss you." Lin Yizhe gently pressed his hand on the back of her hand, and their fingers were entangled and clasped together unconsciously, "I think about it a little too hard." "I miss you too" Chen Wan said softly. , couldn't help but leaned forward and kissed him. "These days, when night comes, Caiyue and I are so sadso we have to talk together to pass the time, until we feel sleepy, then go to sleep" Lin Yizhe thought of Caiyue who still had to stay alone in the empty room tonight, and couldn't help but I felt guilty. At this moment, Lu Yingyan, who is far away in London, England, must be feeling the same as Caiyue, right? "What does that man from London look like? Is he good-looking?" Chen Wan looked at Lin Yizhe and asked softly. Hearing her ask about Lu Yingyan, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel his heart sink. Before he came back, he had already thought that some things were not so easy to explain clearly. ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Just to make Chen Wan extremely happy. In fact, to put it bluntly, he just wanted to please her and prevent her from being angry with him because of Lu Yingyan. Despite this, he also knew that what was supposed to come would still come. "Hmmit's alright" "Huh?" "She's pretty, so" "How does her appearance compare to Wan'er?" "She's fat and thin, each has her own strengths. Hahaah!" Before Lin Yizhe finished speaking, he was kicked by Chen Wan. He was caught off guard, swayed, and suddenly slipped out of the bed. Chen Wan did not expect that her slight kick would be so powerful in her anger. She hurriedly reached out and grabbed Lin Yizhe's arm, but Lin Yizhe still fell off the bed. Although the bed surface of the canopy bed is very short. Moreover, there were cushions on the steps under the bed, and Chen Wan's pull on Lin Yizhe did not cause him to fall too hard, but Chen Wan still felt that he had gone too far just now. She let go of her hand and turned around angrily. Turn your back to him. Lin Yizhe's voice came from behind her, and his voice was still so gentle. "Wan'er! You must be able to feel how I treat you. I am sorry for you, but for both public and private purposes, I have to marry her! You and I are one husband and wife, so I hope "You understand my painstaking efforts." "I told her that I already have a wife at home, and I have a deep love for you. But she said that since I married you, it is my duty to abide by the order of elders and children. "When I go back to my homeland and see Wan'er, I will call her sister" I heard Lin Yizhe relaying Lu Yingyan's words. I couldn't help but be moved. You can say such things, it seems. He is also a sensible person Lin Yizhe's words made Chen Wan feel relieved. She knew that he was not angry with her. But at this time, because of her face, she couldn't say forgiveness after all. "Wan'er, I swear to God, I will never be happy with the new and dislike the old!" "As long as I am still your wife, you can marry as many as you want." Despite Lin Yizhe's various explanations, Chen Wan still couldn't completely let go. "I want to be alone for a while. You can go sleep in Caiyue's room." Lin Yizhe sighed. He looked at Chen Wan's back for a while, put on his clothes and went out. At this time, Caiyue had already fallen asleep. When she saw Lin Yizhe coming to her room wearing clothes, she was pleasantly surprised and guessed something. "Did my uncle and the young lady have a quarrel?" "Ohit's okay, it's okay. She was tired and asked me to come find you." "Ah?!" "What's wrong?" "Ohis the young lady feeling unwell?" "No, I'm just tired." "Didn't my uncle bring something back from the Westsomething powerful that made Miss" "Pfft!Where are you thinking! Do I still need those things?" "How could the young lady be so tired that she asked my uncle to come to Caiyue's room" "You want to know? Then I will answer your questions now!" "Ah! My uncle, you" "Come on! Let you have a taste, don't say I'm partial later!" "Ah! Uncle" At dawn the next day, Caiyue opened her beautiful eyes lazily, still lying lazily, recalling last night's style , unconsciously smiling sweetly, until he heard the chirping of birds outside the window, Fang reluctantly climbed up from the bed, not wanting to disturb Lin Yizhe who was beside the pillow. But was beaten by Lin YizheCaught the jade wrist. ¡°You got up so early, where are you going?¡± Lin Yizhe said in a daze. Caiyue turned back to the bed, lay on Lin Yizhe's chest, and said with a chuckle: "The plum blossoms in the garden are in bloom, aren't you going to get up yet?" Lin Yizhe frowned and said: "So fast" He said, Wiping his eyes, he got up. "My uncle may be too tired these days. Please lie down for a while. Don't get up in such a hurry." Caiyue said softly, "Getting up too quickly will cause blood to rush to your heart, which is not good for your health." Lin Yizhe looked at Xin Cheng Cai Yue's face was radiant in the rain and dew, and she was even more beautiful, but she was still a little greedy in her heart. She put an arm around Cai Yue's waist, put her tender face in front of her, and whispered to her ear: "How was last night? How was I? What did you use?¡± Caiyue spat shyly: ¡°I feel like I¡¯m falling apart after being tortured by you all night. What¡¯s the good thing?¡± ps: A college student posted a status on Renren: ¡°I¡¯m going to school as a wife.¡± It¡¯s so cool.¡± His classmates warned him sincerely: It is important to learn English well. Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 214 The storm is rising across the Taiwan Strait Lin Yizhe listened and deliberately teased her: "Don't you like it? Didn't you last night" Caiyue was afraid that he would say something embarrassing, so she reached out and gently touched Lin Yizhe's face, bit her lip and said, "Okay, okay, I'm sorry. I like it. ¡ù¡ù¡± Lin Yizhe became proud and said with a smile: ¡°I mean, how could I not like the way you looked last night? It¡¯s like¡± Caiyue was so embarrassed that her cheeks were stained by the bright clouds, and she covered her cheeks hard. Lin Yizhe put his mouth on Lin Yizhe's mouth and said urgently: "If you keep talking, they will ignore you!" Lin Yizhe smiled and said in her ear: "What does it feel like, tell your husband." Cai Yue's ears were warmed by his hot breath. De's heart felt tingling, and he said in a disgusting voice: "I tell you, I have to let him go. Don't make the lady angry, and make you walk around without food." Lin Yizhe smiled and nodded, and Caiyue bowed her head and came to her. In his ear, he murmured in a low voice: "My heart has been wandering from beginning to end. My mood is much better than before" Lin Yizhe smiled and said, "How do you say this?" Caiyue's pretty face was full of spring. He said: "I was tortured by you all night last night, but now my body is still warm and comfortable." Lin Yizhe was excited when he heard this. The palm of his hand under the quilt inserted into her buttocks, and his fingertips rubbed the soft and tender flesh. He said with a smile: "So you were coaxing me just now. If that's the case, then I'll let you be happy again." Caiyue was not willing to pay attention to his excuses. She was afraid that Chen Wan would be angry because of the wait, so she broke out of Lin Yizhe's arms and put on her clothes. After putting on his clothes, he climbed out of bed and slipped out of bed. He glanced at Lin Yizhe tenderly and said, "Uncle, please take a rest for a while. I will be back soon to help you get dressed. I think you still have a lot of things to do today, right?" "Yes, There are a lot of things going on today." Lin Yizhe watched Caiyue float out of the house and put away her love affair, and her thoughts turned to the things that needed to be done today. Not long after. Caiyue turned around and helped Lin Yizhe get up and wash up. Then Lin Yizhe and Chen Wan Caiyue had breakfast together. Chen Wan was going to visit Lin Puqing, while Lin Yizhe went to the governor's office to visit Li Henian, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang. When they arrived at the Supervisory Office, Li Henian learned that Lin Yizhe was visiting and went out to greet him personally. The two went to the living room to talk. It happened that Fuzhou General Wen Yu was also there. Li Henian and Wen Yu asked Lin Yizhe about Westernization. Lin Yizhe answered each question clearly and logically, which made Li Henian and Wen Yu highly praised. "To tell you the truth, brother Kunyu, I don't know anything about this kind of work. But the things assigned by the court must not only be done, but also done well. I'm at my wits' end. You just happened to come back. It's like God helped me. Yes." Li Henian said. "With Brother Kunyu taking care of the governor of Fujian, I have nothing to fear, haha." "Brother Kunyu has learned both Chinese and Western knowledge, and is also proficient in Western military affairs. He is one of the few capable officials in our Qing Dynasty, Wen. I will borrow more from you in the future," Wen Yu said with a smile. "No, I just know a little bit about it," Lin Yizhe said humbly. "Don't dare to lend me a favor. You two adults need me. I can do it without any hesitation." "Brother Kunyu is really a cheerful person!" Li Henian and Wen Yu looked at each other and smiled, "There is a trouble right now. I just discussed it with Mr. Wen. Mr. Futai Wang is seriously ill. I'm afraid I can only take care of this matter." "Oh? I wonder what it is?" Lin Yizhe couldn't help feeling when he heard what Li Henian said. Be wary of hidden dangers. "It shouldn't be an easy thing to do to make these two official veterans worry, right?" "A few days ago, a Japanese ship sank in distress in the Taiwan Strait. Several fishermen drifted to Taiwan and disappeared after landing. They were suspected of being detained. The Japanese consul came to make noises many times, asking for their safety. But what is the current situation? I don¡¯t know yet.¡± Li Henian said, ¡°The Japanese consul is worried about his life and asked for permission to send people to Taiwan to search. How do you think this matter should be handled?¡± After hearing Li Henian¡¯s words, Lin Yizhe thought. Startled. "Taiwan is our territory of China. How can the Japanese enter and search at will? The consul asked him not to do so!" Lin Yizhe said, "Besides, how did the Japanese consul get the news? How did he know that it was Japanese fishermen and not Ryukyu "Fishermen?" "I also think that the Japanese want to search in Taiwan," Li Henian twisted his beard and said, "As for how the Japanese got the news, two people were rescued by an American merchant ship and sent back to Japan. The consul came to negotiate after receiving the report. There is nothing to say." After hearing what Li Henian said was about the Japanese fishermen rescued by the Americans, Lin Yizhe thought to himself: I'm afraid that may not be the case! Because a past event has appeared in his mind! In December 1871, the Ryukyu Kingdom, a vassal state of China (also a vassal of the Satsuma Domain of Japan, China knew nothing about it) sent envoys to pay tribute to the Qing court as usual.Encountering a storm during the voyage, the ship lost its course and drifted to southern Taiwan. As a result, it clashed with the local Gaoshan residents. 54 people were killed. 12 people escaped with the help of local Han people and moved to Fuzhou. They were later sent back by the Qing government. Ryukyu. The Qing court at the time did not know that this incident would become an excuse for Japan to invade Taiwan in the future! And in the next year, 1872, Japan coerced Ryukyu to become its "internal vassal" and "canonized" Ryukyu King Shoutai as the Ryukyu vassal king. In 1873, Japanese Foreign Minister Deputy Shima Tanedomi and his delegation came to China, under the guise of exchanging Sino-Japanese "Regulations on Reconciliation", to spy on the Qing government's understanding of Taiwan's sovereignty. Deputy Envoy Yanagihara Maemitsu deceived the Prime Minister's Yamen Minister Mao Changxi into not understanding the modern West. The concept of "sovereignty" was coined in the words "it is inconvenient and inconvenient to govern the people outside the country", which misunderstood that the "Fanshe" in eastern Taiwan was not owned by China's sovereignty. In May 1874, it was led by Navy Vice Admiral Saigo Tongdao. , led 4 warships and more than 3,600 army and navy officers and soldiers to attack Taiwan on the grounds that "Japanese nationals (actually Ryukyu people)" were killed by "Shengban" in 1871! The pretext for Japan's invasion of Taiwan was the "theory that the land has no owner", which misinterprets the four words "the land has no owner" expressed by Qing court officials as "the land has no owner" and it is not Chinese territory, so Japan can occupy it. And there is. This is indeed sophistry. However, this sophistry of the Japanese government can be traced back to historical origins - as early as February 1867, the American merchant ship "Wanderer" crashed in the ocean off the east coast of Taiwan, and the people who landed were killed by local "shengban". The U.S. Consul in Xiamen, Li Xiande (cdre), went to the Yamen of the Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang to negotiate. In order to shirk responsibility, the local officials of the Qing court proposed this seemingly reasonable, but it dug a big hole for themselves. "Wang Hua". Of course, Li Xiande could not accept the excuses of the local officials of the Qing court. He believed: "Over the past two hundred years, the area of ??Chinese activity in Taiwan has gradually expanded from the west coast to the east coast in line with the administrative power exerted by the Chinese government on Taiwan. In fact, Shengfan has never recognized the sovereignty of the land where it currently lives. Residents on the West Bank often sell products in the Shengfan area, and the camphor produced in the Shengfan area has become a exclusive product of the Taiwanese government and is not allowed to be freely purchased by outsiders. Export, and violators will be severely punished. The so-called Shengfan area is not under the jurisdiction of China, but there is no basis for it. Liu Mingdeng, the commander-in-chief of Fujian Taiwan Town, who directly negotiated with Li Xiande, and Wu Dating, the Fujian Taiwan Taoist scholar. The memorial to the imperial court on this matter began with the following statement: "(The place where Fan was born) is a place where birds pass through the intestines of sheep, and the forest is deep and dense. It is rarely seen by humans and is not included in the territory. Our court has set up a ban on native cattle and strictly enforced it." The purpose of preventing entry and exit is to be cruel and to value human life." These local officials, who are deeply influenced by the traditional Chinese "view of the world" and know nothing about the concept of "territorial sovereignty" in the modern world, feel smug about themselves. He found an excellent reason to shirk responsibility for the incident, so he thought wishfully in the memorial: "Specially, the people are not Chinese people, the land is not localized, and they are trying to conquer the sun. They are able to deal with all difficulties and deal with emotions accurately, and foreigners should do the same." Forgive me.¡± The matter eventually reached the Prime Minister¡¯s Office. After the discussion, the Prime Minister's Office did not deny the terms of the negotiations between the Fujian and Zhejiang regions, but at the same time it was aware of the problems involved, so it sent a secret letter to the relevant officials in Fujian and Zhejiang, specifically emphasizing the territorial ownership issue of Taiwan's "Shengfan" region: " "Although it is not legally possible to tell Yisheng that it is located on Chinese soil, and if we discuss it with the country's consuls and others, we still cannot reveal that it is not part of Chinese territory, so as to upset foreigners." ??In the traditional Chinese political discourse system of the Prime Minister's Office, the "Shengfan" area in Taiwan belongs to "Chinese ground" and is undoubtedly Chinese territory; "Shengfan" has not been classified as "Wang Hua", and Chinese law cannot govern "Shengfan". The two can coexist without conflict, and the latter is not a negation of the former. The former is similar to the "statement of territorial sovereignty" of the modern West, while the latter is based on the traditional Chinese "view of the world." In the traditional Chinese "view of the world" system, the general outline is "nothing in the world but the king's land", and the central dynasties of all dynasties regarded themselves as the center of civilization. Radiating from the center outwards, there are different levels according to the degree of "enlightenment". They include in order: the Fan, Miao, Yi and local chieftains who have lived in the area for generations and guarded the country's borders; the four-generation vassal vassals who guard the gates and pay tribute and serve as ministers; outside the vassals, there is an unknown land. Its classic description is: China occupies the center of the world, while the four barbarians occupy the outskirts of the world. China, barbarians, Rong, and the people from the five directions together constitute the "world" and live together in the "four seas." There is no specific boundary of territorial sovereignty in this "view of the world", everything depends on the degree of "civilization and enlightenment". After the Qing government incorporated Taiwan into its territory in 1683, its "Liban" policy was always based on this concept of "view of the world" - although the entire island of Taiwan was within its territory, its people were divided into civilian, There are two levels of "fan"; "fan" is divided into two types: "Those who live deep in the mountains without being educated are called living fans"; "those who live in the plains and serve in compliance with the law are called mature fans." The former belongs to "huawai", while the latter must Accepting "Fan", the imperial court's education can reach, "raw Fan" can also be transformed into "cooked Fan".  ps: Wu Ren stood on the edge of the cliff, with people holding banners "Wu Ren Get Out of the Mooncake World" behind him. He looked back at the white and rich ice skin, rich lotus paste and egg yolk held in the palms of people's hands, and the female Bean paste and jujube paste for men, coconut mash for soft girls, ham and meat floss for tall, rich and handsome people, and goddess ice cream that is afraid of melting in your mouth and falling when you hold it in your hands. I thought to myself: You and I are both mooncakes, but our destinies are so different. It¡¯s really the mooncakes created by fate! After saying that, I jumped off the cliff with tears in my eyes Please collect it! Please recommend! beg! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 215 A Troublesome Episode This method of categorizing governance by compiling civilians - cooked fan - raw fan, and the political discourse system of "huawai" and "huanan" derived from it, are all based on the traditional Chinese enlightenment etiquette. The extent and limits have nothing to do with boundaries. Therefore, in the view of the Qing court, it was not inappropriate to describe the "Fan land" in eastern Taiwan as "not returned to the king" and "born as a foreign land", and it could be regarded as a "successful negotiation" worth learning from. But U.S. Consul Li Xiande could not ¡°forgive¡± him. He could not understand the "view of the world" of Qing officials at all, and could only interpret "(Fan land) not under royal control" as the Qing court's local officials' sophistry: "Fan land is not Chinese territory, so China is not responsible for the killing of American sailors by the Fan people." responsibility". In Li Xiande's view, this way of shirking responsibility is simply unreasonable. The "Wanderer" incident ultimately ended with Legendre signing an agreement on his own with the local locals in Taiwan. The Qing government thought it had a plan and played a vague role in "protecting media and pulling fiber". As everyone knows, Li Xiande, who had strongly requested the Qing government to recognize sovereignty over Taiwan's "Fan Territory", immediately began to concoct the "Taiwan Territory Without Owners" theory after this incident, and entered Taiwan many times to collect various information as needed. After receiving no support from the U.S. government for his plan, he was hired by the Japanese government instead! In his first memorandum submitted to the Japanese government, Li Xiande described his theory of "Taiwan without ownership" as follows: "If the Chinese government discovered the island on its own, it can also be said that the Chinese government itself abandoned the island. The Qing Dynasty If the government indoctrinates some of the islanders, it stands to reason that the Qing government should also govern other parts of the island, but the Qing government cannot produce effective evidence. "Japan, which has been influenced by Chinese culture for a long time, obviously understands the Qing court. The concept of "view of the world", once upon a time, it was also part of this "world" - during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, the missionary Xavier tried to convert Japan with Christ, but was rejected. The Japanese reason was: "If Christianity is indeed the true religion, then smart Chinese will definitely know it and accept it." This made Matteo Ricci, who later came to the East, deeply realize that in order to naturalize the East, he must first Naturalized in China. Japan, which is well aware of China¡¯s traditional ¡°view of the world¡±, became fully Westernized after the Meiji Restoration. This identity became a huge advantage in front of the Qing court: while they understood modern Western diplomatic concepts, they were also deeply aware of the loopholes in the Qing court's traditional "diplomatic view" and its conflicts with modern Western diplomatic concepts. place. How to use this advantage to benefit from the Qing court became the top priority of the Meiji government after the Restoration. The "conquest of Korea" and the seizure of Ryukyu were very popular in Japan in the early 1870s. Taiwan is naturally not immune! Lin Yizhe counted the days. He came back on January 22, 1873, and in February, the Japanese government appointed Soejima Tanedomi as the plenipotentiary ambassador to China, in the name of exchanging the "Sino-Japanese Reconciliation Regulations" with China. At this time, the Qing court Because he was troubled by the etiquette of meeting foreign envoys, and out of some naive political favor, Fuejima Taneomi was allowed to meet with Emperor Tongzhi together with envoys from various countries, and was treated with unusual courtesy by the Qing court. Not only did he not kneel down and worship. He didn't even bow five times like ministers from various countries. The intention of the Qing court was simply that Japan and China belonged to the East and should be close to each other to fight against the Western countries; moreover, Japan was within "Tianxia". Elevating the status of Japanese envoys is equivalent to belittling the status of envoys from Western countries. But little did they know that Japan after the Meiji era had long since separated from the "Tianxia". Engage in the world. Soejima Taneomi's trip had the secret intention of obtaining political pretext for Japan's annexation of Ryukyu and invasion of Taiwan! Lin Yizhe knew it and now reminded the court. In terms of time, there should be enough time, but whether the court can listen to it or not is a matter of two sentences. The current ruling and opposition parties of the Qing Dynasty are accustomed to following the old ways. Without enough external stimulation, they will not be able to move at all! "The most important thing now is to know the details, keep the Japanese safe, and not let outsiders tell the truth." Lin Yizhe said. "In order to order Taiwan Wu Dao (Wu Dating to patrol the Taiwan Military Preparatory Road) and Yang Zhen (Yang Zaiyuan, the commander-in-chief of Taiwan Town) to quickly find out the truth and report back, it has been more than a month and there is still no news." Li Henian sighed, "I don't know the end. Something happened." Lin Yizhe vaguely felt that something might be fishy. He quickly searched for the historical events that occurred during this period in his mind, but after thinking for a while, he still couldn't think of anything similar to "wandering" that happened during this period. "Zhe" incident or the "Peony Society" incident. Although Lin Yizhe is a time traveler who is familiar with major historical events in modern China, he does not know everything that happened in history. However, there is only one year left before Japan's first invasion of Taiwan, the "Saixiang Rampage"! Lin Yizhe felt increasingly uneasy. He has spent all these yearsHe ran a shipping company and tried his best to promote cooperation with France to improve the shipping company's shipbuilding capabilities. He also established relations with the United Kingdom and brought back a cruiser just to cope with this crisis! "What Brother Kunyu said is that the most important thing now is to find the Japanese safely and send them back. If there are lives, and other countries take the opportunity to spy, it will be troublesome." Wen Yu said. "A few days ago, Youqin (the nickname of Fujian Governor Wang Kaitai) planned to leave, but he has been ill since last year and has not improved. He seems to be getting worse these days." Li Henian looked at Lin Yizhe and said, "Press According to imperial regulations, the governor of Fujian must visit Taiwan every six months. This year, I am afraid that brother Kunyu will have to work hard. Said from the side. When Lin Yizhe heard Li Henian talking about the "separate tour of Taiwan", he immediately understood why he and Wen Yu told him this. I couldn't help but cursed "two old foxes" in my heart. The two of them went around in such a big circle because they just wanted to persuade themselves to go on separate tours of Taiwan! Because if he, the nursing governor of Fujian, does not take office, and Wang Kaitai's illness is not good, one of the two old foxes must come to terms with it. The governor of Fujian sounds like a great official, but in reality he is not very easy to be a governor. Although Li Henian and Wen Yu can't be said to be arranging themselves now, it is obvious that they have created a problem for themselves. "It's not hard work to do the job." Lin Yizhe agreed, "It shouldn't be too late. I'll make some preparations and set off over there. I'll handle this matter first." Seeing Lin Yizhe's courage in doing things, Li Henian and Wen Wen Yu was surprised, but also moved. "Brother Kunyu has just returned from overseas. He is very tired. He should rest for a while before taking up his duties. The Empress Dowager's leave is still one month away, so there is no need to worry. I will urge Taidao Town to quickly find out the return on this matter." Li Henian reminded Lin Yizhe said: "There are a lot of things going on over there in Taiwan. Youqin has been there for half a year last year and is familiar with the situation. Brother Kunyu might as well go and visit Youqin to express his feelings as colleagues and ask for advice." "Exactly. Youqin and Mr. Shen are also familiar with each other. Brother Kunyu might as well go over and have a look." Wen Yu also said. Lin Yizhe agreed. He talked with Li Henian and Wen Yu for a while, presented the Western specialties and other gifts he had brought, and then left and went straight to the governor's office to visit Wang Kaitai who was ill. At this time, Wang Kaitai was already bedridden. Lin Yizhe was led by Mrs. Wang into the back hall and met the haggard Wang Kaitai. Wang Kaitai is a native of Baoying, Jiangsu Province. He was a Jinshi and served successively as editor of the Hanlin Academy, editor of the National History Museum, and attendant of the Hanlin Academy. In 1863, he joined Li Hongzhang's army and became a general of the Huai Army, assisting Li Hongzhang in quelling the Taiping Rebellion. In the fifth year of Tongzhi, he was appointed as the inspector of Zhejiang, and in the sixth year of Tongzhi, he was appointed as the chief envoy of Guangdong. In the ninth year of Tongzhi, he was appointed governor of Fujian. When he served as a local official, he built water conservancy projects in various places, set up schools, banned fighting with weapons, drowning of girls and other bad habits. He did a lot of good things and was quite popular in politics. After he served as governor of Fujian, he had a close relationship with Shen Baozhen, who was the Minister of Shipping. Like Shen Baozhen, he was also a person who was willing to take on his duties. This time, due to the miasma in Taiwan and being overworked, he fell ill and had to leave Taiwan and return to Fuzhou to recuperate. Wang Kaitai was very happy to see Lin Yizhe coming to visit him. Wang Kaitai had previously learned about Lin Yizhe's appointment as a nurse to the governor of Fujian. He was very happy to know that someone would help him share the important tasks and that he could rest in peace for some time. Although he was seriously ill, when Lin Yizhe asked about Taiwan, he still gave a detailed explanation. "I dare to ask the prince, what are the details of the killing of Ryukyu fishermen by Taiwanese Peony Society members in the 10th year of Tongzhi?" After Lin Yizhe got a general overview of various places in Taiwan, he turned the topic to the things he was most concerned about. "It's been a long time since this happened. There should be documents from that year in the office. Kunyu might as well go get them and have a look." Wang Kaitai said, "That was when the fleet from Miyakojima, the Ryukyu Kingdom, paid annual tribute to its capital Shuri was on its way back. Encountered a typhoon, it drifted to the junction of Kaoshi Buddhist Shrine, Peony Shrine, and Bamboo Shrine in southeastern Taiwan and was killed. There were 69 people on board at the time. Three of them drowned and 54 were killed by the Japanese. However, they survived. The twelve were rescued by the government and returned to China by boat. "Has a similar incident happened before?" Lin Yizhe asked. "This is not the only incident where Ryukyu people drifted to Taiwan and were killed by the Japanese people. Usually, the imperial court rescued and protected them in accordance with the law. Ryukyu issued a message of thanks afterwards, and other responsibilities were not investigated." Wang Kaitai replied, he understood why Lin Yizhe asked Then he added, "This time the Japanese people were detained by the Japanese, they were probably also Ryukyu people, not Japanese people, because the Japanese did not regard Ryukyu as our vassal state, called it a Japanese vassal, and regarded the Ryukyu people as Japanese people." People, their intention is to protect the Liu people, and there are signs that Kunyu will take advantage of this to cause trouble." (To be continued.)??Search Piaotian Literature, the novels are better and updated faster! PS: After watching the show, I found that the Chinese people are too sophisticated, because many Japanese people have a bad impression of the quality of Madechina products and no one buys them, so they changed it to "Madechina". As a result, most of the Japanese people People have been deceived into thinking it is a mysterious Western country. Hahahahaha! Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 216 Small Incidents Cause Big Trouble "Ryukyu was originally a state of our country, and our country has received tribute from it for many years. How did it become a vassal state of Japan?" Lin Yizhe asked. "Ryukyu has been a vassal state of our country since the Ming Dynasty. It has always paid tribute and received canonization and titles. However, at the end of the Ming Dynasty, it also respected Japan as its vassal lord, but China did not know it. After Japan's Mufu returned to power, its new king called Ryukyu the lord of the country. It is a vassal and does not regard it as a vassal state of China." Wang Kaitai's answer showed that he had done some homework on matters related to Ryukyu, "It's just that the Japanese did not publicize it widely, and the government and the public in our country knew very much about this matter. "There are few, so there is no discussion among scholars." Lin Yizhe knew that the reason why the Japanese dealt with it in this way was obviously because they had understood the temper of the Chinese people. Although the Ryukyu Kingdom was a tributary state to the Qing Dynasty, it also paid tribute to the Satsuma Domain of Japan, and was in the status of "two vassals". After Japan abolished the feudal vassal and established the prefecture, the Satsuma Domain was abolished and relocated to Kagoshima Prefecture. Ryukyu was temporarily not annexed by Japan because of its "two dependent" status. But it was the status of these "two belongings" that gave Japan the excuse to annex Ryukyu! Lin Yizhe chatted with Wang Kaitai for a while. Seeing that Wang Kaitai was seriously ill and could not be disturbed for a long time, he stood up and left, and presented gifts such as medicines and supplements. Wang Kaitai thanked him profusely and ordered Mrs. Wang to send Lin Yizhe out. Lin Yizhe returned home, and then ordered someone to fetch relevant documents about the Peony Society incident in the tenth year of Tongzhi, and read them carefully. After reading the documents, Lin Yizhe understood the ins and outs of the incident that led to the fall of Ryukyu and Japan's attack on Taiwan in the original history through this first-hand historical material. During the Ryukyu Kingdom era, Miyako Island, Yaeyama Islands and other outer islands had to collect annual tribute (poll tax) and turn it over to the Shuri Palace. On October 18, the 10th year of Tongji in the Qing Dynasty (1871, the 4th year of Meiji in Japan), two ships carrying people from Miyakojima and two ships carrying people from Yaeyama set off from Naha Port and returned home after paying annual tribute. After staying on Kerama Island for ten days, they encountered a sudden typhoon before approaching Miyako Island. One of the ships was missing and one drifted into Taiwanese waters. The ship drifted to Bayao Bay in southeastern Taiwan. Two of them drowned and one was missing. The remaining 66 people came ashore and agreed to act together. However, the large sailing ship they were traveling in was damaged by huge waves and hit the rocks and could no longer set sail. The ship has been destroyed, and these people cannot return home for the time being, so they have to go deep into foreign lands to survive. They first met two Han people and communicated with each other in sign language. The two Han people told them that there were Fangui (that is, the Fan people of the Gaoshan tribe) living in the west. He also pointed out that the people were ferocious and suggested that they move to the south. So they followed the two Hans heading south, and after walking for about a mile, the two Hans changed their expressions and took away their clothes and belongings. They were afraid that something would happen and allowed the two men to search. Two Han people gathered together some items that were inconvenient to move and marked them with wooden signs for easy retrieval in the future. At this time, the sun was setting, and the two men instructed the Miyakojima people to spend the night in a stone cave. But the area of ??the cave is not large. I was afraid that there were less than 66 Ryukyu people staying overnight, so I started arguing with the two of them. The two men threatened them, saying that they would not care whether they lived or died if they disobeyed. The people of Miyakojima believed that these two men could not be trusted and did not follow their instructions to go south. Change to westbound. They slept in the forest that night without eating any food and walked in the dark on an empty stomach. The next morning, I secretly dug sweet potatoes from the fields to satisfy my hunger, and then walked another three miles west. I met some Paiwan people working in Puwei by the roadside. The Miyako Islanders communicated with the Paiwan people through sign language, and the Paiwan people gave them rice, taro porridge, sweet potatoes, etc. to satisfy their hunger, and allowed them to stay in the leader's ladder house room. According to the customs of Gaoshi Buddhist Society. Outsiders who drink water from a tribesman's home are no longer enemies. But in the middle of the night, a man armed with firewood and a knife entered a room and snatched the clothes of two Miyako Islanders. At dawn, more than a dozen young Paiwan men armed with knives, spears, bows and arrows and other weapons forced them to take off their clothes and shoot them. They took hairpins and robbed them of all their belongings. Five or six of the Paiwan people armed with guns expressed that they were going to go hunting and asked the Miyakojima people to wait inside the house and not go out. The Miyakojima people were afraid that the Paiwan people would be unfavorable to them, so they decided to leave, but were stopped by the Paiwan people. So they escaped separately in groups of three or five and then reunited. Because the Miyakojima people left without saying goodbye, the Paiwan people thought that they did not respect themselves and that they might be the work of pirates (the Paiwan people were often harassed by pirates). They were afraid that they would be attacked by pirates in the future, so they went out to chase them. When everyone on Miyakojima gathered to drink water and rest next to a creek, six or seven Paiwan people chased them from the grass and severely questioned the Miyakojima people about why they entered the territory by mistake but escaped from the leader's house. He crossed the stream and escaped. Not long after I saw someone living in a house, I went to one of the houses to spy on the house. The owner was an old Han Chinese named Deng. Knowing that they were from Ryukyu, he talked to them in Chinese, and they went in to rest peacefully. Deng Tianbao, the son of an old man named Deng, said he could help them write down their names and send them to Fucheng to await rescue. In addition, Ling Laosheng, a local businessman who deals in agricultural products, is also willing to protect them. When one of the Miyakojima people, Nakamoto Kana, was filling in everyone's names, about thirty Paiwan people chased him and stripped the Miyakojima people of their clothes and hairpins. Ling Laosheng was having sex with the Paiwan people.During the negotiation, the Paiwan people took the Miyakojima people they found out of the house one by one and killed them. At this time, one of the Ryukyuan people, Xincheng Chaoxian, who was taken out, rushed back into the courtyard with his body wet and told the others to escape immediately. , so as not to be killed, and then be killed immediately after speaking. The nine people who could not escape, including Nakamoto Kana, Shimabukuro Jiro, and Shimabukuro, were hiding in Ling Laosheng's house. After 54 people were killed, Paiwan people from the Mudan Society rushed to the scene and continued to track down the 12 people who had escaped. The next day, Deng Tianbao rushed to Baoli Village to meet with the village chief Yang Youwang. When Yang Youwang learned about the massacre, he went home with his son Yang Acai, nephew Yang Ahe and Deng Tianbao. When they arrived at Shimen Shuangxikou, they saw numerous corpses. At this time, two more Miyako Islanders asked for help, and Yang Youwang agreed to protect them. When I arrived at Deng's house, I saw many members of the Paiwan tribe of Mudan Society forcing the old man to have sex. After negotiation between Yang Youwang and his party and the people of Mudan Society, compensation was given in exchange for four or five coins, six pieces of cloth, one buffalo, several pigs and ten jars of wine. It was also rumored that an escaped Miyako Islander was arrested in Zhushe, and it was only after Deng Tianbao and Yang Youwang came forward to rescue him in exchange for wine and meat. When the people of the Mudan Society returned to Shimen Shuangxikou in the upper reaches of Sichong River, they found that the Buddhist monks had left the scene. The people of the Mudan Society cut off the heads of the 54 deceased people (out of grass), hung them on trees, worshiped and brought them back. The heads of the Peony Club and the Nipple Club were put on the racks as sacrifices. The 12 survivors stayed at Yang Youwang's house for more than 40 days. On December 22, they were accompanied by Yang Acai and left Hengchun to Fengshan. They were escorted by the Fengshan government and were transferred to Taiwan City on the 29th. Arrive at Fuzhou Ryukyu Hall and return to China by boat. It was not until June of the following year that he returned to Naha, Ryukyu. The 54 headless corpses were buried together by Deng Tianbao in four tombs beside the Shuangxikou River. More than ten people were buried in one tomb. Lin Ajiu, a native of Baoli Village, was responsible for the management. Later, the burial was moved to the southern suburbs of Tongpuzhuang and worshiped every year. The skulls were brought by the Paiwan people to the tribe's skull frame for worship in accordance with their traditional customs. After the incident, the Qing government followed its previous practice of providing money to support the families of the victims, and the Ryukyu Kingdom also expressed its gratitude. Since it was the work of the "Huawai Ban", in the spirit of calming down the incident, the Qing government did not grant Paiwan compensation. Tribesmen with any punishment. Judging from the records in the documents, the Qing government only treated this incident as a very ordinary "accident" and did not think about what would happen after this incident. But Lin Yizhe knew that in the original history, what happened next was something that the Qing court had not expected. After learning about the murders of Miyako Islanders, Japanese officials Ijichi Sadaka, Oyama Tsunayoshi, Kaguyama Shiki and others actively suggested that Japan send troops to Taiwan. In February 1873, Japan dispatched Deputy Foreign Minister Deputy Shima Tanedomi to China as "Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to China" to test the Qing court's attitude towards the murder of the Miyakojima people. The Prime Minister of the Qing Dynasty, the Minister of Civil Affairs, Mao Changxi, and the Minister of Household Affairs, Dong Xun, replied that the murdered Miyakojima people had accepted China's pension and repatriation treatment, and this incident had nothing to do with Japan. Soejima Taneomi emphasized that Ryukyu was a territory and asked why the Qing Dynasty did not punish Taiban. Mao and Dong shied away on the grounds that "the original Ban refused to submit to the king." The term "foreign people" became the basis for Japan to send troops to Taiwan! Later, although Japan failed to send troops to Taiwan because Shen Baozhen brought his ships to Taiwan for negotiations, Ryukyu eventually fell to Japan. Emperor Meiji secretly ordered Oyama Tsunayoshi to request the Ryukyus to send envoys to Tokyo to celebrate in the name of the Japanese Crown Prince Masaichi. Emperor Meiji received the envoys Shang Taken and Xiang Youheng sent by King Shotai of the Ryukyu Kingdom to Tokyo to celebrate. The Ryukyus were unaware of Japan's intentions. . After Emperor Meiji summoned the envoys, he issued an edict to change the Ryukyu Kingdom to the Ryukyu Domain and conferred Shoutai as the feudal king. By 1875, Japan forced Ryukyu to stop paying tribute to China. In 1879, it forced Ryukyu King Shoutai to move to Tokyo and formally annexed Ryukyu. The news of Japan¡¯s annexation of Ryukyu spread to China, causing a huge impact on the Chinese government and the public. The scholar-bureaucrats clamored to go to war with Japan and restore the Ryukyu regime. They generally believed that if Ryukyu could be restored, they might as well agree to Japan's request for "equal participation" in business to show the "tolerance" of the Chinese suzerain; Not only was Ryukyu unable to regain its territory, but Japan was threatening it with many threats. The imperial court had no choice but to prepare a decisive battle with Japan and use force to help Ryukyu regain its territory! The scholar-bureaucrats not only acted extremely tough, but also believed very optimistically that the war would be won: "The troops who attack are confident and confident, and they must have the chance to win alone; Japan has been heavily in debt recently, its troops are low, and its ships are dilapidated and unbearable. Although the army is strong but not prosperous, how can you control me if you try to rationalize it?" (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! PS: Someone asked me today if I have been to high-consumption places? I thought about it? Ask him: "Does the hospital count?" Please collect it! Please subscribe! Please click on it! Text Chapter 217 The storm is about to come and the wind fills the building There is also an argument that repeatedly calls for pre-emptive strikes, arguing that "today's national situation is uncertain and the military strength is not yet strong", and there is still a chance of winning in a struggle with it; if you "tolerate it and let the tiger grow," you will regret it later. Different from the "toughness" of the patriotic Qingliu who talk nothing in the country, Li Hongzhang's opinion is: "China will not benefit greatly from receiving tribute from Ryukyu. If it accepts tribute but cannot protect its country, it will be underestimated by other countries; if it only relies on writing and tongue , I reasoned with them, and my recent actions are just like what I wrote. The so-called rogue's cruelty and dog's madness may not necessarily be within my scope. If we compete with each other with power and compete for the tribute of a small country, we should be diligent and far-sighted in vain. It was not only unnecessary, but also unnecessary. "The impact of the news of Japan's annexation of Ryukyu on the Qing court was mainly concentrated in two aspects: first, the East Asian tribute system with China as the core encountered the challenge of modern diplomatic concepts; second, it was a tiger eye on Russia. Under the harsh situation in Xinjiang, China's foreign policy has become entangled with the Ryukyu issue. Therefore, looking at the overall situation, Li Hongzhang means that there is no need to cause the country to suffer unnecessary losses just for the sake of the false reputation of Ryukyu tribute. In Li Hongzhang¡¯s view, Ryukyu has maintained tributary relations with both China and Japan¡¯s Satsuma domain since the late Ming Dynasty. However, for the Qing court, this loose tributary relationship had no practical benefits. Therefore, Li Hongzhang believed: ¡°Even if there is no tribute or enfeoffment from now on, , It has nothing to do with the importance of the country, it can be taken care of generously." "Ryukyu is located in a remote corner, so it is still dispensable." Therefore, Li Hongzhang's handling opinions are much more "moderate" than those of domestic hardliners. At that time, the Chinese Minister to Japan, He Ruzhang, once provided the imperial court with three strategies for dealing with the Ryukyu issue: the top strategy was to "send advance warships to question Ryukyu, collect tribute from them, and show that Japan must fight for it"; the middle strategy was to "reasonably He said that he had made a clear promise to Ryukyu to attack from both sides, and to show Japan that he would rescue him." The next strategy was to "debate repeatedly. It must stop." Li Hongzhang finally chose the last resort, relying on the "Public Law of All Nations" and unwilling to take "radical" measures: "If the words are not listened to, let Zi'e (He Ruzhang) assist the ministers of the Public Law Chamber of Commerce to declare their righteousness. Although the envoys may not help me suppress the Japanese, the Japanese will definitely worry about destroying the Ryukyu Kingdom and occupying its territory. "When Ryukyu was destroyed, he was regarded as a traitor and traitor by the court officials because of his praise of the Western democratic system. Guo Songtao, who had just resigned from his post as minister in London under pressure and returned to China. Guo Songtao expressed his views and opinions on the matter: "Since Japan has changed Ryukyu into a county, the previous discussion should be based on a small change, but the exemption of tribute must be the basis. On the one hand, he sent envoys to join the envoys of various countries to protect Ryukyu. "Let them be independent"; "Ryukyu is not allowed to pay tribute to China, nor is it allowed to pay tribute. Ryukyu has surrendered to China for a long time. It is appropriate for China to take charge of its own affairs. It is righteous to protect Ryukyu and it is not enough to compete for tribute." Guo Songtao's opinion is to exempt Ryukyu from paying tribute to China, dissolve the vassal relationship between them, and make them independent. Li Hongzhang deeply agreed with this and sent a letter to the Prime Minister's Yamen to support Guo Songtao. It is believed that even if the imperial court does not take the initiative to waive Ryukyu's tribute, if Ryukyu can eventually gain independence, it will be inevitable to waive tribute. Instead of passive forgiveness. It's better to take the initiative to forgive, that's it. This will not harm the dignity of the country, avoid many disputes, and maintain Ryukyu's independence. In 1875, Japan prevented Ryukyu from paying tribute to China. On March 31, "Shenbao" published an editorial titled "On Japan's Request for Ryukyu Tribute from China", believing that this news was spread falsely. At that time, a Western newspaper reported that Japan was asking the Prime Minister's Office to return the gifts from Ryukyu to China. Traditional Chinese editorials sneered at this, thinking that this move was enough to make the world laugh forever. "Although Japan is stupid, it will never make such a move." Instead, the "Declaration" stated: If this news is true, it is really unbecoming of Japan and completely goes against the principle of tolerance and courtesy for small countries by big countries. ?? Folk editorials believe that China and Japan are both suzerains of Ryukyu. Since they are suzerains, they should act like suzerains. It is not enough to show sympathy to small countries, but to demand tribute and embarrass Ryukyu. It is really unbearable. This editorial actually represented the views of most scholar-officials in the country at that time, which was to view the Ryukyu incident within the context of China's traditional vassal system, and use it to demand Japan, which was launching an invasion and attack on China's traditional vassal system. Obviously, criticism based on this understanding has no effect on Japan, which has abandoned the vassal system and is transforming into modern state-to-state relations. After Japan annexed Ryukyu by force, "Shenbao" published a large number of articles, most of which called for the preservation of Ryukyu: "Ryukyu was annexed to Japan, but China would never hear about it. The Japanese became more arrogant and courageous. They had already sealed the East and conquered it. Looking to the west, it is easy to capture and sweep North Korea. How can the Liaoshen Islands sit back and relax? " There is a strong voice among the people to "protect Ryukyu", but the reasons are more focused on the "respectability" of the suzerain country. " On the issue, "Ryukyu's submission to China and Korea is not disrespectful. Once a powerful neighbor wants to annex it, not taking any action would be a sign of weakness. Moreover, those who usually show kindness to Ryukyu originally want to use it as an overseas vassal. The eternal reconciliation shows that the emperor's spirit spreads far and wide. "Compared with the rising sentiment of protecting Ryukyu, the voice of abandoning Ryukyu seems to be more "rational". Published on April 22, 1879The essay "Research on the History of Ryukyu" advocates ignoring the Ryukyu issue. The reason is: Ryukyu has always been poor and weak, and has been controlled by Japan for a long time. Even if it continues to pay tribute to China, it is still essentially Japan's territory and sphere of influence. China has always regarded tolerance as its founding principle, so why not treat the issue between Ryukyu and Japan as a conflict between barbarians? In response to someone who said that "the state system is a matter of national concern, Ryukyu is so submissive to China that it has no choice but to send troops to help." Zhang retorted: In recent years, Russia has occupied Ili, and we have tolerated it so far, let alone an overseas vassal like Ryukyu that is beyond our reach? Japan's annexation of Ryukyu is an unjust act. Other countries will naturally protest, and Ryukyu will not sit still and wait for death. In 1880, China and Russia had a serious diplomatic crisis due to the Ili issue, and calls for Japan and Japan to reject Russia and abandon Ryukyu grew. For example, on March 18, 1880, Shenbao published an editorial titled "Theory of Cooperation in the Middle East," which advocated giving up Ryukyu in exchange for a Sino-Japanese alliance. Those who are dependent on each other are called the Middle East. If the two countries are united, they can ward off foreign aggression, and the overall situation of Asia can be preserved. If the two countries are not mutually beneficial, the power will be divided, and others can take advantage of the gap. This is a clear and obvious general trend. Ryukyu) Although the land is small, it is very important to the dignity of the two countries, so it has to be fought. However, those who do not know what to say do not consider the current situation and the overall situation of Asia. Tang Di's poem says: Brothers are jealous. ward off its insults outside the wall Today, China and Russia are in the process of breaking up, and there is still no resistance in the Middle East. At this time, if each of them cuts off their petty irritations and works together in harmony, their strength is still enough to resist Russia Let Ryukyu go without fighting, in The Middle East is only a little disgraceful, but it does not have a big impact on the overall situationThose who are facing difficult times will not want to use the combined efforts of the Middle East to resist Russia, and do not ignore the overall situation in Asia because of the mere Ryukyu incident. "But the imperial court has no intention. Respond to the support of public opinion. The court's final policy was "delay" - Japan wanted to annex Ryukyu, and the Qing government could neither abandon the dignity of the suzerainty and allow Ryukyu to perish, nor could it stop it with conquests. Diplomacy was also in chaos, and neither side had a compromise plan. . In particular, Tsarist Russia repeatedly caused trouble on China's borders, causing more and more harm. The Qing government still hoped to form an alliance with Japan to jointly fight against the West and Tsarist Russia, and did not want to completely turn against Japan in the Ryukyu incident. As a result of all the foresight and hesitation, the imperial court decided to adopt a "delay" strategy, and the Ryukyu incident has been delayed since then. Japan maintained its de facto occupation of Ryukyu, but it was never able to obtain the Qing government's recognition of the legality of its occupation of Ryukyu. It was almost until the Qing Dynasty was defeated in the Sino-Japanese War that all efforts were ultimately meaningless. Thinking about this period of history in another time and space, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Now, since we have the opportunity to change this history, we must do better! Lin Yizhe carefully recalled what he learned today. He had a hunch in his heart that since this incident made Li Henian and Yu scratch their heads, maybe they had already guessed that those people who were called "Japanese nationals" by the Japanese consul "The man has been beheaded by the Gaoshan tribe! Judging from the content of the report on the "murder of Liu people" that Lin Yizhe just read, it has been more than a month since the incident, so this possibility is undoubtedly very high. In Li Henian¡¯s view, this is the worst and most difficult situation to handle. That¡¯s why they thought of asking themselves, the ¡°New Oriental Philosophers,¡± to handle this matter! In their eyes, he had just returned from an overseas mission and was familiar with foreign conditions, so he was undoubtedly the best candidate! Lin Yizhe thought about it for a while and found that he still had no idea, so he temporarily put down his thoughts. Since he still has a month's leave (the Queen Mother's leave must be taken, and not taking it would be disobedience), he might as well take this opportunity to get more familiar with things in Taiwan and make first-hand preparations. And this matter is a rare opportunity for him! For Taiwan, a treasure island with rich products and superior geographical conditions, he wants to go there and develop it, which is no longer a matter of a day or two. Thinking of the plan to develop Taiwan that he had been brewing in his mind for a long time, Lin Yizhe's thinking became active again. If Taiwan is to be developed, the first thing to do is to naturalize the people! And it is not easy to naturalize Shengfan! At this time, Lin Yizhe did not know that just when he was concentrating on his separate tour of Taiwan affairs, another storm targeting others had quietly arrived. Text Chapter 218: Determined to Respond Tianjin, directly under the Governor's Office. A person braved the heavy snow in the sky and hurried into the government office, handed a letter to a master, and then hurriedly left. After seeing the letter, the master did not dare to neglect and ran into the back hall in a hurry. Entered Li Hongzhang's study. "Bang!" There was a crisp sound of something falling to the ground from the study next door. It seemed like someone had broken something. Mrs. Li Zhao Xiaolian, who happened to be passing by, was startled and hurriedly entered the study with several maids. Zhao Xiaolian entered the study room and saw Li Hongzhang sitting at the table with an angry look on his face, one fist resting on the table and clenched tightly, while Master Lou Chunfan stood aside holding his breath and silently, not daring to look at him. Zhao Xiaolian noticed a letter spread out on the table, and the corners were wet with tea. Zhao Xiaolian came to Li Hongzhang, squatted down, and carefully picked up the pieces of the wine glass at Li Hongzhang's feet one by one. She looked up and saw that Li Hongzhang's hand was still in the posture of beating the table, and he accidentally threw it at her. He didn't even notice that he had taken the teacup! "Shaoquan" Zhao Xiaolian called worriedly. "Ah" Li Hongzhang turned his head, and Zhao Xiaolian immediately saw those eyes that were almost spitting out fire, and couldn't help being frightened. "What happened? Shaoquan?" Zhao Xiaolian asked worriedly. "He's heart-wrenching!" Li Hongzhang suddenly punched the table again, with murderous intent in his eyes! "This Yanguan system is the most bad thing. Therefore, the death of the previous Ming Dynasty was due to Yanguan!" Li Hongzhang picked up the letter and handed it to Zhao Xiaolian, "Look at it! Someone wants to kill Lin Kunyu and me. Then hurry up!" Zhao Xiaolian took a look at the letter and her expression immediately changed. "Didn't you just meet Lin Kunyu on the boat? How come he became a party for personal gain and embezzled the country's money?" Zhao Xiaolian asked in surprise. "Where did they hear it? How can there be such truth in making false accusations without knowing the truth?" "If you only want to make the topic bigger, thinking that you can advance to the next level, you don't care what the truth is! In their eyes, , It is the first major crime for me to handle foreign affairs! Therefore, I am always looking for opportunities to kill me!" Li Hongzhang said angrily, "Lin Kunyu and I both know them, so we will not meet each other this time, and we will only say goodbye on the ship. We had a brief meeting, but I don¡¯t want to be caught in their eyes and write such a big article!¡± ¡°Master Tai, please be patient. You must let Lin Kunyu know about this as soon as possible.¡± "In Fuzhou," Master Lou Chunfan said from the side, "Your Excellency quickly wrote a letter to Lin Kunyu to explain the situation and ask him to take precautions." "That's all." Li Hongzhang thought for a while. Nodding, the maids had already cleaned up the dripping table. Li Hongzhang took the pen and paper and wrote a few words, but suddenly stopped. "My lord?" Lou Chunfan asked carefully when he saw Li Hongzhang suddenly stopped writing. Li Hongzhang waved his hand and thought for a moment. He started writing again, and soon the letter was finished, but Li Hongzhang did not write an envelope. Instead, he took another piece of paper, wrote a few words, and handed it to Lou Chunfan along with the letter. "You immediately arrange for someone to go to Shanghai and go to the foreign telegraph office. Send this letter by telegraph to the Rothschild office in Hong Kong." Li Hongzhang said. "The sooner the better, arrange a boat to take them there." "Your Excellency, you are saying that this way the shipping administration will get the message?" Lou Chunfan's voice was full of surprise, because this was the first time since he joined Li Hongzhang's shogunate that he Seeing Li Hongzhang sending news via telegraph, "Is this line reliable?" he asked worriedly. "It's reliable. It's faster than a letter and won't be delayed. Once the telegram is sent to Hong Kong, someone will rush to report to Lin Kunyu. Lin Kunyu will know the news in five days at most and three days at least." Li Hongzhang did not hide it from his confidant, "This is the emergency line agreed upon by Lin Kunyu and me. Once there is a major military situation, we can use the foreigners' telegraph lines in Shanghai and Hong Kong to exchange news. It just happened to be used this time." Lou Chunfan heard Li Hongzhang said this and felt relieved: "I'll do it right away." Lou Chunfan took the letter and hurriedly left the study. Zhao Xiaolian watched his back disappear and breathed a sigh of relief. "The foreigners' telegraph lines are really powerful. If Tianjin and Fuzhou had separate lines, there would be no need to ask people to make a special trip" Li Hongzhang couldn't help but think of the time when he wanted to lay a telegraph line but was blocked by Shilin public opinion. Sighed. "Shaoquan, could it be that Zuo Jigao" Zhao Xiaolian looked at Li Hongzhang's uncertain expression and reminded him softly. "It's hard to say whether it was him or not. The two people who impeached Lin Kunyu and I were Zhang Yuzao, the imperial censor of Zhili Province, and He Zihuan, editor of the Hanlin Academy. These two people seemed to be related to Zuo Jigao It has nothing to do with it," Li Hongzhang said."But as far as these two official statements are concerned, they are indeed murderous and chilling. They have Zuo Jigao's style!" "What are Shaoquan going to do about this?" Zhao Xiaolian asked. "You can't always fulfill their wishes!" Li Hongzhang sneered and said viciously. Fuzhou, Lin Yizhe¡¯s residence. Lin Yizhe, who was on vacation, was watching his daughter Lin Yuxi and son Lin Guanchen chasing and playing in the garden, and saw Xu Run hurriedly walking over from a distance. Seeing Xu Run appear, Lin Yuxi and Lin Guanchen ran over quickly. Lin Guanchen was young and ran too fast and couldn't hold back. He actually ran into Xu Run's robe and almost fell down. Quickly moistening her hands, she leaned over and supported him with a smile. "Mr. Xu!" Lin Yuxi called out sharply and took Xu Run's arm affectionately. Lin Guanchen, who was leaning in front of Xu Run, jumped up and down, reaching out his hand to hook Xu Run's white beard. Xu Run was a little distracted for a moment. The pair of cute siblings in front of him made him involuntarily think back to the past more than ten years ago. At that time, he was also a master, and the ones he taught were also a pair of innocent siblings Xu Run quickly came to his senses, chuckled, and took out the two paper sheets he bought from his sleeves. The candy man in the condom was dangled in front of the two children. The two children happily took it and jumped around him. Lin Yizhe noticed that Xu Run's eyes were full of love when he looked at Lin Yuxi and Lin Guanchen. He couldn't help raising his sleeves and gently wiping the corners of his eyes. He knew that Xu Run was thinking of his granddaughter Yan'er who was no longer alive again, and he couldn't help but look at it. A glance at Chen Wan beside him. Xu Yan'er is similar in age to Chen Wan. If she is still alive now, she should have children Chen Wan saw Lin Yizhe's intentions from his eyes. She smiled slightly and winked at him, meaning Ask him to be careful when he speaks to avoid bringing up Xu Run's sad past. "Sir, this is a telegram from Tianjin Li Zitai." Xu Run came to the front and handed the telegram in his hand to Lin Yizhe. When Lin Yizhe heard the telegram from Li Hongzhang, he couldn't help but be startled. "Li Zitai is indeed a pioneer in Westernization. He knew the benefits of this telegram so quickly." Lin Yizhe said curiously. "The matter was urgent. Li Zhitai was eager to warn the adults, so he used a telegram." Xu Run said, raising his hand to signal Lin Yizhe to read the telegram first. Lin Yizhe opened the telegraph newspaper and read it. He only glanced at it a few times before his brows furrowed. Chen Wan noticed the change in Lin Yizhe's expression, and her heart skipped a beat. When Lin Yizhe was a "ghost", the attack on her hometown in Xiangxiang had already made her nervous. The news of Lin Yizhe's assassination in Europe also made her restless and worried day and night. Although Lin Yizhe has returned safely and has been promoted, she knows that similar turmoil will not stop there. "What happened? Li Zitai wants to warn us?" Chen Wan asked impatiently after Lin Yizhe read the telegram. "Let someone file a complaint." Lin Yizhe said and handed the telegram to his beloved wife. At this time, his face had returned to his usual calm and calm expression. "Li Zhitai issued a warning urgently, which shows that the matter has reached the central government." Xu Run asked, "Your Majesty, how do you think this matter should be dealt with?" "Stay unchanged to cope with all changes." Lin Yizhe smiled lightly and said, "No explanation will be given. "No need to explain?" Chen Wan was stunned, "Why is this?" "Every time the shipbuilding company builds a ship, all the cost accounts and details of the ship's size are reported to the Accounts Department of the Ministry of Industry. The case can be investigated." Lin Yizhe sneered, "Those who want to make a fuss about this are seeking their own death!" "Haha, your Excellency is right. Don't worry, I mean the same thing." Xu Run also laughed. , he saw the worried look in Chen Wan's eyes and comforted her. "Sir said it's okay, so I'm relieved." When Chen Wan heard Xu Run say this, her face softened slightly, but her heart was still hanging on. "Don't worry, it's okay." Lin Yizhe smiled and patted his beloved wife's shoulder. He turned his head and looked at the two children playing in the garden. A gentle smile appeared on his face, which made Chen Wan's heart gradually fade away. Calm down. "I'm afraid the Empress Dowager will not let these two guys go." Beijing, Forbidden City, Nourishing Heart Hall. Empress Dowager Cixi looked at the memorial in her hand, her face slowly darkened. "previously, there was a private meeting between Yunlin Yizhe and Li Hongzhang in Jinkou, Zhili Dao Yushi Zhang Yuzao. I don't know what they were talking about. It has been a long time since the rumors were heard. Recently, there have been discussions outside, and Qian is called LinLi Zhe and Li Hongzhang, the governor of Zhili, had a good relationship on weekdays, so the material discussion must not be without reason. I have found out that the shipping administration plans to transfer three Weiyuan Clippers to Beiyang, one of which has been completed and the other two are still under construction. The completed ships have not yet been allocated, but I have checked the two ships that are still under construction. Beiyang promised to subsidize the shipyard and buy the ships at a price of 80,000 taels of silver per shipyard. However, Lin Yizhe reported that the price of the Weiyuan Clippers exceeded 300,000 taels of Kuping silver, which did not include the price of guns and armaments. Why could Beiyang only subsidize 80,000 taels to take it away? That is to say, the ship can be purchased for 80,000 taels, so the price of the ship must be 300,000 taels. In this case, there is a huge difference between the actual price and the reported price of the ships previously built by the shipping company! Whether there is something ulterior or not, I don¡¯t know¡± ps: Hahahaha, a girl who was challenged by her weight cried in the WeChat group, saying that she dreamed of a palace fight, and she and a dozen other concubines The Queen Mother gave someone else two feet of white silk. After looking at her, he gave her four feet Please recommend! Please click! Text Chapter 219 Someone is going to be unlucky again " In recent years, foreign ministers have acted selfishly, and many of their friends have become traitors. They have become accustomed to each other, and they are full of greed. The reason why Lin Yizhe and Li Hongzhang dared to do this is because the empress dowagers of the two palaces listened to the government behind the curtain, and the emperor was in his early years. The emperor was furious and sent an edict to thoroughly investigate the matter and severely punish Lin Yizhe and Li Hongzhang for their crimes of corruption and deception. The ministers are ordered to report impartially and strictly according to the rules, and they must not be frivolous in the slightest, so that foreign ministers will know what they are afraid of, so as to uphold the discipline of the court" After reading the memorial, Empress Dowager Cixi's two brows were already twisted into two black knots. She closed the memorial and raised her hand slightly, "Liu Chengyin, send the memorial to the emperor." Liu Chengyin responded, stepped forward quickly, bowed and took the memorial with both hands, and sent it to Emperor Tongzhi. Emperor Tongzhi felt excited and quickly put down the other memorials in his hand and took this memorial. "Your Majesty, take a look, how should we deal with this matter?" Empress Dowager Cixi looked at the gold finger cot on her hand, and her expression returned to calm and calm. Emperor Tongzhi carefully read the memorial on the Hanlin Academy editor He Zihuan impeaching Lin Yizhe and Li Hongzhang for colluding with corruption. After thinking for a long time, he still did not dare to say anything, but handed the memorial to his teacher Weng Tonghe. "The emperor is going to personally execute the government soon. I can't come up with an idea about this matter. Why should I ask others?" Empress Dowager Cixi raised her head and glanced at Emperor Tongzhi and said. Although Empress Dowager Cixi's tone was very calm and gentle, it still sounded like thunder to Emperor Tongzhi's ears and he couldn't help but shudder. "My son thinks that in this matter, the Ministry of Industry and Accounts Department should be ordered to conduct a detailed investigation of the shipping accounts. If there is indeed corruption, he should be severely punished. As a warning to others, if no such thing is found, the person who framed the case should be severely punished, otherwise the perpetrators will be punished. If this happens, no one will dare to serve." Emperor Tongzhi thought for a while and replied. "The emperor said it well." Empress Dowager Cixi nodded appreciatively, "What do you think, Master Weng?" Weng Tonghe was surprised by Emperor Tongzhi's last words. Hearing the question from Empress Dowager Cixi, he couldn't help but froze. This attracted the surprised gazes of several other Imperial Masters. "Does Master Weng think this is appropriate?" Seeing that Weng Tonghe did not answer, Empress Dowager Cixi asked again. Only then did Weng Tonghe realize his gaffe. He subconsciously followed the emperor's wishes and said: "The emperor's handling is very appropriate, but" Before he could say the words behind the "just". Then he was interrupted by the words of the Empress Dowager Cixi: "Let this matter be done as the emperor said." "My son obeys the order." Emperor Tongzhi said respectfully, completely unaware of Weng Tonghe's shocked eyes. The Empress Dowager Cixi briefly browsed through the remaining folds. After finding that there was nothing important, she asked Liu Chengyin to send all the folds to Emperor Tongzhi's desk. "I'm tired, so I'm going to rest first." Empress Dowager Cixi stood up and said, "The emperor should have a harder time today!" "My son, I send my congratulations to the emperor." Emperor Tongzhi hurriedly saluted. Watching Empress Dowager Cixi disappear at the entrance of the hall with the support of Liu Chengyin, Weng Tonghe said to Emperor Tongzhi: "Your Majesty, what happened just now" "What? Master Weng thought it was inappropriate?" Emperor Tongzhi asked with some dissatisfaction. "It is our duty to correct the disciplines of the Sixth Path and Thirteen Subjects, and report them to the public. Even if there is a slight mistake, it seems inappropriate" Weng Tonghe reminded Emperor Tongzhi, "If the condemnation is too heavy and the officials dare not speak out, they may be punished." The road is blocked!" "Then let the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Metropolitan Procuratorate investigate together! If there is something wrong, let them decide how to deal with it!" Emperor Tongzhi said impatiently, "That's it!" "Yes." Weng Tonghe thought about it since the Metropolitan Procuratorate was also involved. He would never embarrass his own people. He made up his mind and said nothing more. It was only Emperor Tongzhi's subsequent soliloquy that surprised Weng Tonghe again. "Hmph! These people just look down on Lin Yizhe and always want to find fault with him! If this is not found out, they will suffer a lot!" Weng Tonghe heard that Emperor Tongzhi's words were obviously biased towards Lin Yizhe. What Yi Bian'er meant was astonishing. He could not figure out why Emperor Tongzhi suddenly spoke to Lin Yizhe. And Weng Tonghe would not have thought that just a few days later, the development of the situation would exceed his expectation. Shichahouhai, Prince Gong¡¯s Mansion. In a warm pavilion, two people were talking to each other. Prince Gong and Xiang sat opposite each other in front of the carved rosewood chessboard. He placed the black and white chess pieces on the chessboard. The agate chess pieces hit the surface of the chessboard from time to time, making a crisp sound of "pop". .   Prince Gong Yixin's face was as dark as water, he looked at the chessboard intently, picked up a piece, and did not drop it for a long time. Xiang on the other side chuckled and said: "Your Majesty, what are you doing" Prince Gong smiled bitterly and put a black Go piece into the chess jar: "I'm not in the mood to play chess!" He pressed his hot hand. Forehead, head tilted back on the chair. The two maids behind him walked over and gently helped press his forehead. "What is the prince worried about?" Xiangxiao asked. "I didn't expect, I didn't expect, those rotten scholars would do something like this!" Prince Gong sighed, "No wonder Li Shaoquan is so impatient." Just yesterday, he had learned that the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Personnel and the Ducha The hospital has already started investigating Lin Yizhe's shipping accounts based on the information in He Zihuan's article. "Your Majesty is worried that Lin Yizhe, the shipping manager, is really guilty of corruption?" Xiang asked. "It's not that I'm worried about this. The shipping company's prices have been reported clearly and can be traced. Besides, the shipping company's funds have been insufficient in recent years. Even if he wants to be greedy, he must have money to make money. Prince Gong said, "I'm worried that from now on, he won't be allowed to live in Shilin anymore. Will he be able to do anything today and every night?" Xiang quietly twisted the chess pieces. But his sunken eyes shone brightly: "I'm afraid that may not be the case" "What do you say in the middle hall?" Prince Gong asked. "As long as the Queen Mother blocks him, he will be safe!" Xiang smiled and said. "But I see that the emperor's strict investigation must have been ordered by the empress dowager!" Prince Gong's voice was filled with deep worry, "I don't see the empress dowager intending to protect him!" "The louder the thunder, the smaller the raindrops. The emperor's array of battles like this just shows that the emperor is also interested in protecting him! This array of battles is used to stop the mouths of those Qingliu!" Xiang said with a smile, "Just wait and see! There will be a good show then!" "I hope it is as you said, but I also have to be prepared to say a few words to him in case anything goes wrong." Prince Gong said , "I have asked the Military Aircraft Department to send it to him. Explain the details about the new ships. I think they should come in the next few days." "Your Majesty, just put your heart in your stomach!" Xiang heard that Prince Gong actually left He started to take a back-up approach and couldn't help but burst out laughing, "I'm willing to make a bet with the prince on this matter. Is the prince willing?" "It's a bet!" Prince Gong said with a smile. "You are obviously thinking about my pot, so I will use it to make a bet with you!" Seven days later, the Forbidden City, the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart. "Emperor, how did the investigation go about last time?" Empress Dowager Cixi glanced at Emperor Tongzhi, the Military Aircraft Department, the Six Ministers and other important ministers, and asked. "Return to the Emperor's mother. After verification and reporting by the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs, the accounts of the ships built by the shipyard are clear, and there is no false report or corruption." Emperor Tongzhi replied. "My son also inquired about foreign shipyards and made comparisons. For similar ship types, ships built by shipyards are still cheaper than foreign ships." "That's what He Zihuan said in his book. The price of newly built clippers is more expensive than the ships built before. But why?" Empress Dowager Cixi asked. Emperor Tongzhi listened to his mother¡¯s question. His heart was habitually in doubt, but after all, he had a good idea about this matter, so he still answered in an orderly manner: "My son asked the shipping administration through a special letter from the Minister of Political Affairs. The price of the later ship is higher than that of the former ship." "It's because the later ships used new steam turbines." "Oh? Are there any benefits to using this new machine?" Empress Dowager Cixi asked again calmly. Emperor Tongzhi was a little dumbfounded at this time. He glanced at Prince Gong as if asking for help. Prince Gong understood, coughed slightly, and said: "Empress Dowager, these newly built clippers have a power of 2,400 horsepower." The new steam turbine has more steam power than the 1,700-horsepower turbine of the previous shipbuilding, so the ship can travel faster, up to sixteen and a half knots. Therefore, the price of the ship is higher than that of the previous three ships, and the shipping management is very good. Due to lack of funds, Lin Yizhe asked Beiyang to subsidize the price of each ship by 80,000 taels of silver. Taking into account the total price, it was much cheaper than building ships elsewhere. "That is to say, Zhang Yuzao and He Zihuan were involved. Is it true?" Empress Dowager Cixi's voice rose habitually. Emperor Tongzhi glanced at Mao Changxi, the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who was acting as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. At this time, Mao Changxi lowered his head and didn't answer at all. "Exactly." Emperor Tongzhi was a little annoyed, so he answered himself, "Is it necessary to impeach a minister like this? Those who obstruct state affairs must be severely punished!" Seeing the emperor behave like this, Weng Tonghe was surprised. He had already whispered in his ears his opinions on how to handle this matter while giving lessons to the emperor, but The emperor still said that he would be punished severely! What surprised him even more was that he sat silently next to the Empress Dowager Cixi!The loud Empress Dowager Ci'an suddenly spoke. "What the emperor said is that if no punishment is imposed, if everyone dares to impeach ministers in the future, then Chinese and foreign ministers will not dare to let go." Empress Dowager Ci'an's voice was not loud, but as soon as the words came out, people in the hall were shocked. No one among the important ministers dared to say another word! "Both shipping administration and Beiyang coastal defense are important tasks for the country, and we need people who can handle them with peace of mind. Don't let a single word affect the country's plans." Empress Dowager Ci'an said again. "My son has received the decree." Emperor Tongzhi said respectfully. "I accept the order." Prince Gong then responded. ps: Wu Dutou shouted: "How to seduce my sister-in-law? Recruit her truthfully!" Ximen Qing said upward: "Report to the county magistrate: I deeply realize that missing a pound or a few pounds is an immoral act. I will definitely use my influence to call for sincere management. , and contribute to the rectification of the market order." The magistrate nodded: "You have a good attitude, and you will be spared a few days in jail!" Wu Song was surprised: "Master, are you going off topic?" The master said: "What a nonsense question. , This is what we want!" Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 220 The gaze from Japan After this small but high-level court meeting, Emperor Tongzhi, who was about to receive amnesty, returned to the Qianqing Palace, and Queen Alute was waiting for him. "It's so cold, why is the emperor sweating so much?" Arut asked with concern when she saw Emperor Tongzhi sweating profusely. She stepped forward and gently wiped away the sweat for him with a handkerchief. . "It's not about the impeachment of Lin Yizhe and Li Hongzhang, alas!" Emperor Tongzhi sighed, but there was a look of pride in his eyes, "The emperor's mother must be in a good mood today, you can stay for a while Go and say hello. Let¡¯s take a look at the Queen Mother¡¯s tone. ¡°It¡¯s really hateful that those two officials are making trouble with their nonsense and causing trouble for the Emperor and the Queen Mother!¡± name, my heart couldn't help but move. "We have ordered the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Metropolitan Procuratorate to report them for severe punishment." Emperor Tongzhi nodded and said, "These two people have ulterior motives and must be severely punished." The queen and the emperor talked for a while longer, and then went to report to the Empress Dowager Cixi. Goodbye. Emperor Tongzhi entered the Nuan Pavilion, recalling the scene during the court meeting, and his heart palpitated. About two hours later, during the lunch break, Xiang returned to the mansion. The housekeeper came forward and presented a brocade box to him, saying that it was sent by someone from Prince Gong's mansion. Xiang understood immediately and couldn't help but smile. He took the brocade box, entered the study room, backed away from the others, and then opened the brocade box carefully. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????OUT????? A simple-looking tea powder-glazed porcelain pot (this kind of pot was made by the Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Factory in the Yongzheng year when Tang Ying was in charge of the kiln industry, and is extremely valuable). Thinking that he had easily won the pot from Prince Gong, Xiang couldn't help but twist his beard and smile. And in Prince Gong¡¯s Mansion, Prince Gong wrote the letter and ordered people to fly to Tianjin and hand-deliver it to Li Hongzhang, the Governor of Zhili. Fuzhou. Mawei Port. In front of the dock of the shipyard, a typical British cruiser, the "Heshuo Princess" donated to China by the United Kingdom, is installing artillery. A huge crane is hoisting a 190 mm cannon produced by the French Ghana Company. The ship is full of busy workers. Several professionals from the Ghanaian company are reviewing the drawings with Chinese technicians. A foreigner watched all this and turned away. He returned to his apartment, took out the letter paper and wrote a letter hastily: "I noticed that the French Ghana Company is trying to win the favor of the Chinese with their high-quality artillery. I like it, and it seems to have achieved certain results. I think the artillery produced by Krupp is better. I hope that Krupp can increase its competitiveness with Ghana and Schneider, and not be satisfied with the current situation with the Chinese. Limited cooperation" This "enthusiastic" foreigner did not notice that when he wrote this letter, there was another person. Like him, he was watching the cruiser with the dragon flag flying. "Urgent news: The Qing Dynasty's shipping fleet purchased a cruiser from the United Kingdom with a displacement of 1,800 tons. It is equipped with a 190mm large-caliber breech gun produced by the French Garner Company. It was built by the British Deport Shipyard. Detailed data is awaited." Qi. The sound of wheels came. Under the curious pursuit and gaze of several Japanese schoolchildren wearing uniforms, a strange-looking four-wheeled Western-style carriage drove along the main street of Yokohama City, which was full of pedestrians wearing old-fashioned kimonos and Western-style attire, until it reached Yokohama's "China" Turn left at the intersection of "China Street" and pass through the antique Chinese-style archway at the entrance of "China Street". Along the street, we passed by barbershops and tailor shops set up by Chinese people, as well as Chinese cuisine, raw silk, tea, seafood, sugar, porcelain and other shops. Finally, amid the harsh friction of wheels and the ground, we slowly stopped in front of a teahouse. The ground stopped. The car door opens. A middle-aged man in his 30s with a square face, broad ears, and a distinctive long Western-style beard and dressed in a casual suit walked down immediately. The costumed geisha who had been waiting in front of the tea room immediately came forward to greet her. "The road is long, thank you for your hard work." The geisha saluted the middle-aged man, and there was no trace of unfamiliarity in her words. "No, you are too polite." The middle-aged man hurriedly bowed in return, "Ms. Acura, is Mr. Ito still here now?" Although he was dressed in casual clothes, the middle-aged man's unusually straight waist and neat manners were faintly visible. It shows a bit of military temperament. "Please follow me!" After saying this, the geisha stood up and led the way, and the middle-aged man hurriedly followed. The two walked into the tea house together, passed many Japanese rooms, and then passed through a rockery, and finally at He stopped in front of the door of a hidden Japanese room deep in the tea house. The sound insulation effect of the Japanese-style room does not seem to be very good. You can faintly hear the laughter of women in the room at the door, mixed with a few men's laughter.Laughing wildly. "Sir, Saigo-kun has arrived." The geisha who led the way knelt down at the door of the Japanese room and said softly. In terms of appearance, she can only be regarded as above average, but her manners are elegant, her eyes are very moving, and her voice is very charming. It is also unusually tactful, like the cooing of an oriole. "Push the door open and come in!" A man's voice sounded in the room. When the middle-aged man heard this familiar voice, he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, and the geisha who led him in immediately opened the sliding door of the Japanese room. "Ah!" Suddenly a woman's exclamation came from the room, and then there was another burst of wanton laughter - a young geisha with half-dressed clothes suddenly jumped up from the floor, covering her breasts with her hands. On the side, the man in kimono who was sitting behind the drinking table was holding up the right hand that had been vigorously moving in front of the young geisha's chest just now, laughing endlessly. "The expressions of the two people at the door were different. The middle-aged man had a hint of embarrassment on his face, while the older geisha who led him had a look of familiarity. "Ito-kun, you have embarrassed yourself in front of the guests again!" the older geisha who led the way scolded. "Haha, Saigo-kun is here, come in quickly!" The man in kimono ignored the older geisha's scolding and kept waving to the guests. He is about 30 years old, with a slender face, a large wart on the right cheek, drooping eyebrows, and a short beard on his chin. A pair of slender eyes are extremely deep, and the whole person is full of vitality. "Akura, I have something to discuss with Saigo-kun. Please take Michiko out first." After the middle-aged man entered the room and sat down, the man in kimono spoke again. "Michiko, I want to go to your room tonight, so let me regain my lost youth and passion on your young and beautiful body!" Just when the girl geisha was about to walk out of the door of the Japanese room, The man in the kimono suddenly shouted again. The middle-aged man who had just sat down opposite him could no longer restrain his embarrassment. He opened his mouth, and the sake he had just drank spilled out "Drunk on the knees of a beautiful woman, Ito-kun is indeed a man of his word." Looking at the two geishas disappearing at the corner of the corridor, Xixiang Congdao smiled and joked. "Michiko was also born into a wealthy family, but she became a geisha after her family fell into decline after the Restoration. How about it?" Hiroshi Ito, who was wearing a kimono, still had a wild look on his face. He seems to have turned a deaf ear to the fact that the second half of his famous sentence "Drunk on the knees of a beautiful woman, wakes up and takes over the world" was omitted by Xixiang Congdao. "She is indeed very beautiful." Saigo responded casually, feeling a little anxious in his heart - facing such a direct temptation from him, the "fishy Ito" in front of him remained unmoved at all! This made Xixiang Congdao, who had a heavy responsibility for this trip, feel unable to start. "For Mr. Yamagata, who regards the Tokugawa family's family system as the revenge for killing his father, would it be a different kind of pleasure to conquer a woman like Michiko?" Hiroshi Ito spoke again. "Saigo-kun, you and Yamagata-kun have traveled in Europe together, and both of them prefer military affairs. We can talk well. Do you think that if I offer Michiko to Yamagata-kun, will he accept it?" At this time, Ito Hiroshi said His words and deeds are completely like a slut. "Your Excellency is joking." Xixiang Congdao forced a smile on his face. But the anger in my heart is rising! This is a naked counterattack to the probing words I just made! The so-called gift of beauty is actually just a mockery of Yamagata Aritomo's origins - although Yamagata Aritomo claims to be from a family of lower-level samurai, he is actually from a family of warehouse associates whose status is lower than the humble "ashigaru"! It is said that this is why Yamagata vigorously inherited the legacy of Masujiro Omura who was assassinated for advocating the abolition of samurai privileges, and relied on the "National Recruitment Order" and "Recruitment Announcement" issued in the fifth year of Meiji. Taking advantage of the implementation of conscription, the military privileges of the samurai were destroyed in one fell swoop. Let the so-called "four peoples be equal" be implemented in Japan! But as a result, many gentry (old samurai) were unemployed and caused great social problems. Rebellions among gentry occurred in various places, which caused a headache for the Japanese government for a while! And Saigo Congdao, who was born in the Satsuma clan, believed that there was only one solution, and that was external expansion! Transfer domestic conflicts! Thinking of the goal of this trip, Saigo finally suppressed the anger in his heart and said, "Ito-kun, have you heard that the Qing Dynasty is cooperating with the British and French powers to vigorously expand its navy?" "Huh? Saigo-kun's The information is very good." Hiroshi Ito did not answer directly, but seemed to acquiesce, "Why, Mr. Saigo, what action should be taken against the Qing Dynasty?"   "Yes, Your Excellency." Xixiang Congdao said, "I believe that Your Excellency already knows that the Qing Dynasty is actively developing its navy, and if the empire cannot make a decision with the Qing Dynasty before the Qing Dynasty's navy is built, then I am afraid that although East Asia will It¡¯s big, but there¡¯s no place for the empire to live!¡± ps: An old couple worked hard day and night to support this bastard. When his son worked, he told the old man: Don't worry, parents, I will take care of him in his old age. Later, he married a daughter-in-law and said to the old man: You cannot rely on your son to support you in old age. Later, my son cheated: You should postpone your retirement so that you can provide for yourself in old age. Yesterday, my son took me to court: Mortgage your house to me, and I will support you until your old age. The old couple hugged each other and cried: If I had known this, I would have been strangled to death! Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 221 The hesitant Ito and the determined Saigo "For Japan?" Ito Hiroshi laughed, "Interesting, hahahaha!" "Your Excellency! You can look down on me, but you can't despise your own country!" Seeing Ito showing his arrogance again, Saigo Congdao finally couldn't help but burst out. "Your Excellency, the Qing Dynasty is following the example of the Western powers, introducing Western learning, and establishing Westernization. However, their progress is very slow, which gives the empire the opportunity to take over Ryukyu. If the Qing Dynasty does not become stronger while the Qing Dynasty is not fully awake yet, Defeating the Qing Dynasty, once the Qing Dynasty completes the expansion of its navy, it will definitely become the overlord of East Asia! At that time, the great cause that the reformers have worked hard for for decades will be destroyed in one day!" Xixiang Congdao said excitedly. "So the empire must become the leader of East Asia before the Qing Dynasty completes its naval construction, and to do this, the empire must first defeat the Qing Dynasty, right?" Hiroshi Ito replied. "That's right! Your Excellency!" Saigo Nodomi hurriedly nodded in agreement, "Your Excellency, the government is not sure of victory yet, but you can give the government confidence!" "Me?" Hiroshi Ito suddenly said He smiled strangely, "What can I do to give the government confidence? I don't even have the confidence myself!" "This I don't quite understand what you mean!" After hearing what Hiroshi Ito said, Saigo couldn't help but be stunned. Living. "Saigo-kun, do you really think that Japan has the strength to go to war with the Qing Dynasty now?" Hiroshi Ito looked at Saigo in a funny way, "Do you think Japan can really win the war with the Qing Dynasty?" "The Empire has occupied Ryukyu. "Don't the Qing Dynasty dare to fight against the Empire?" Xixiang Congdao said with his eyes widened, "This shows that the Qing Dynasty government also knows that its troops are weak and unable to fight the Empire! Why don't we take the opportunity to overwhelm them?" Poor!" Hiroshi Ito gently turned the porcelain cup in his hand and sighed: "A country with no major industry except rice and silk cloth needs to import just a few ships and guns. Can a few cannons defeat a big country like the Qing Dynasty, the oldest country in East Asia? " "Xixiang-kun, you have to know that Japan, a small and backward agricultural country, only has a few tenths of the territory of the Qing Dynasty, and its population is less than one-tenth of the Qing Dynasty. One, and all physical resources are almost completely blank. Compared with the Qing Dynasty's large population, vast land, and rich products, this country can be said to have nothing to offer!" Hiroshi Ito turned his head. Staring closely at Saigo, "Since the Meiji Restoration, the dream of building a strong Japan has been the ideal of every Japanese citizen! Everything in this country has just gone on the right track. But you have to use a war Come and interrupt its progress! " "So, if you want to build an army that can defeat the Qing Dynasty and squeeze out the last blood and sweat of the people of the empire, I'm afraid I will disappoint you." Bo said word for word, "You must give up the crazy idea of ??planting the sun flag on the land of Taiwan!" "Your Excellency is also from the Matsushita Village School. How can you say such a thing!" Xixiang's face was full of gloom. Dao Nu said, "We have already done the first two steps! Why can't we do the third and fourth steps?!" - to open up Ezo. He annexed Ryukyu and made North Korea pay tribute. Then he took over Taiwan and cut off southern Manchuria. Occupy China and dominate India! ¡ª¡ªThis is the legacy of Yoshida Shoin, the "first man of the Bakumatsu Restoration" who was secretly executed by the Tokugawa shogunate in Edo Denmacho Prison at the age of 29! When Yoshida Shoin was 25 years old, he took over the "Matsushita Village Private School" founded by his uncle. A number of reform talents such as Kido Takayoshi, Takasugi Shinsaku, Yamagata Aritomo, Inoue Kaoru, etc. all came from his school! ??And when Yoshida Shoin was killed by the shogunate after the "Ansei Prison", one of the disciples who collected his body was named Shunsuke Ito. And his name today is Hiroshi Ito "Knowing this fate. Wanting to give up but not being able to give up is the soul of Yamato." Hiroshi Ito softly recited the teacher's last words, "Saigo-kun, tell me what you think It¡¯s a reason to take the next step.¡± ¡°As long as the imperial navy can defeat the shipping fleet, the athletes of the imperial army can roam freely on the land of the Qing Dynasty!¡± Millions. In fact, excluding the Eight Banners and Green Camp soldiers who only exist on paper, what can be barely regarded as an army is just the tens of thousands of Huai troops under Li Hongzhang, and those guys are now fighting bandits in the northwest! "The ones in the coastal areas are just some guys who only know how to do target shooting. How can such an army be the opponent of the outstanding Yamato men of the empire?" "You are right about the situation of the Qing army! It shows that you have put in some effort!" "Ito Hiroshi sneered, "But tell me, how can the empire's navy defeat the Qing Dynasty's shipbuilding fleet? " "That's not a fleet at all! I have sent people to investigate in detail. warships are assigned to China¡¯s coastal provinces for patrolling and detectingTo catch pirates, these warships belong to the shipping administration in name, but in fact they are scattered! Only come together to fight when necessary! Xixiang said loudly, "How much combat effectiveness can such a fleet with loose organization, inconsistent command, and lack of cooperative training have?" Just a plate of loose sand! " "And the current Qing Dynasty simply cannot afford to fight two wars at the same time! Zuo Zongtang's operations in the northwest region have consumed a large amount of military expenditures by the Qing government. The operating expenses of the shipping administration have been greatly reduced because of Zuo Zongtang's operations! Xixiang became excited as he spoke, his eyes shining like a wolf seeing its prey, "The Qing people can't even guarantee the daily operating expenses of this fleet, so why should they fight against the Imperial Navy?" " "But the financial resources of the Qing Dynasty are not comparable to those of Japan! Once needed, they will come up with the money! "Ito Hiroshi shook his head disapprovingly. "Even if this happens, they are no match for the Imperial Navy! Saigo showed his trump card, "The Imperial Navy has iron-clad ships!" The Qing Dynasty didn¡¯t! " "We have the 'East' and the 'Longxiang'! The Qing Dynasty didn¡¯t! " "The Imperial Navy only has two ironclad ships. Do you think it can compete with the entire shipping fleet of the Qing Dynasty? "Ito Hiroshi laughed contemptuously. "Of course you can! Xixiang Congdao said excitedly, "Ironclad ships are the main force of the navy!" We have! The Qing Dynasty didn¡¯t! " "Didn't you just say that the Qing Dynasty purchased a cruiser from Britain? "Ito Hiroshi was not as excited as Saigo Yumichi, but asked cautiously. After all, he couldn't match Saigo Yumichi's understanding of the navy. "That's just a cruiser made of iron and wood! China¡¯s current largest warship ¡®Weiyuan¡¯ is also such a ship! They are all targets in front of the armored ship! Saigo said, "If the imperial government had not had the East number, how could it have defeated the rebels who fled to Ezo?" " "The Imperial Navy has been in operation for many years and has a foundation. Its combat effectiveness is far beyond that of the old navy of the Qing Dynasty! That's why the imperial government acquired Ryukyu, and the Qing Dynasty never dared to go to war with the empire! " After listening to what Saigo said, Hiroshi Ito knew that his persistence was justified. "The Japanese navy existed in the shogunate or earlier, but it was just a private army of various princes and could not be called a private army. The navy in the true sense can only be regarded as a prototype. The real idea of ??naval army construction should be said to have originated from the open coastal defense theory in the late Tokugawa period. The pioneer of this theory was Lin Ziping in his book "Haiguobingtan". It said: ¡°What is the sea country? A sea country is a country that has no neighboring countries and is surrounded by sea. Therefore, maritime countries must have commensurate armaments, which are different from Chinese military art and various military doctrines and ideas handed down from Japan since ancient times. Without understanding this, it will be difficult to establish Japan's national defense. It should be known that the sea country has both the weakness of being easily invaded by foreign enemies, and the advantage of being able to defend the enemy from outside the country To defend against foreign invasion, we must rely on water warfare, and the key is cannon. Grasping these two points will seize the key to Japan's national defense "In the Opium War of 1840, China suffered a disastrous defeat at the hands of the British. The shogunate understood the limitations of seclusion and coastal defense, and realized that the power of European and American powers would one day reach Japan. Two years later, the shogunate canceled the order to drive away foreign ships. " Finally It was the United States that founded Japan. In order to obtain a shipping port to develop the whaling industry in the North Pacific, the Perry fleet sailed into Uraga and demanded the opening of Japan ("The arrival of the black ships"). The Perry fleet came again a year later. Eventually the shogunate was forced to make a treaty, and the great powers such as Britain, Russia, the Netherlands, and France also came one after another. The 200-year seclusion of the country was finally broken, and the shogunate decided to open up the country, and the development of the navy was immediately released. In September 1853, the shogunate revoked the order prohibiting the construction of large ships issued in 1635. The Satsuma Domain at the southern tip of Kyushu had already recruited talents and was embarking on a plan to revitalize the Satsuma Navy (determined by the geographical location of the Satsuma Domain) ). The shogunate hired military strategists Takashima Akiho and Egawa Tarozaemon to take charge of the manufacture of foreign artillery and the training of personnel. At the same time, it adopted the "Eight Strategies for Coastal Defense" proposed by Sakuma Shozan and other ideas. In October 1853, it was decided to The Netherlands purchased warships. The Japanese navy officially began to develop in 1856. The Dutch government accepted an order for two Japanese gunboats, the "Hamlin Maru" and the "Chaoyang Maru", and at the same time donated the "Sempin" in the name of King William III of the Netherlands. The Shogunate renamed it the "Kanko Maru". In May 1854, the Shogunate built a new two-masted European-style sailing ship "Phoenix Maru" in Uraga. At the same time, the Satsuma Domain also built a three-masted ship. The single-sail ship "Shohei Maru". The first steamship built by the shogunate based on national strength was the "Chiyoda" type warship. PS: Question: What is a female man? Answer: She is born as a girl and has a huge appetite. Arsenic is produced in the kitchen. I carry my own luggage and never put on makeup. I have a huge nerve and is as thick as a water tank. I have no boyfriend and a lot of gay friends. Damn it.?? ?Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 222 "The Talent of a Major General"? Despite the shogunate's best efforts, ships were still mainly purchased from foreign countries. In addition to ordering from the Netherlands, the "Fujisan" was ordered from the United States, the "Kaiten" was ordered from Russia, and the "Kotetsu" was ordered from France. The number was later the "East" number) etc. In this way, under the shogunate's single-minded focus on developing the navy, in just 15 years, it had 45 foreign-style warships. Yokosuka Iron Works was also opened at this time. The rapid development of foreign trade brought about by opening up led to the intensification of domestic conflicts, which eventually developed into a movement to protest the curtain. Although the old shogunate collapsed and the new Meiji regime was born, devastating damage was avoided because of the foresight of Saigo Takamori, Katsu Kaishu and others. Almost all of the warships, naval facilities, and coastal defense ideas were inherited by the Meiji government intact. The civil war was not completely over. Hokuriku Ou had just been pacified. In August 1868, the former shogunate navy vice president Enobu Takehiro, together with Ohtori Keisuke, Itakura Katsushige, Matsudaira Sadake and others, led the four warships left to the shogunate to "open the war". They secretly sailed to Hakodate, occupied Goryokaku, and raised the rebel flag. In order to quell the rebellion, the new government launched a crusade. But the government's warships alone were not enough. The shogunate also recruited the Kagoshima Domain's "Kasuga", the Yamaguchi Domain's "First Shoumao", the Akita Domain's "Yoharu", and the Hiroshima Domain's "Toyasu" The "Boshin" of the Tokushima Domain and the "Morokaze" of the Kurume Domain cooperated with the government's "Kotetsu", "Asahi", "Hiryu" and other ships to cooperate with the army in combat. "Kotetsu" is the first ironclad ship of the Japanese Navy. Built in Bordeaux, France in 1864, it had a displacement of 1,358 tons and had an 11-inch (280 mm) Armstrong smoothbore cannon and two 5-inch (127 mm) Armstrong cannons, as well as two 6-pounder cannons and two 4-pounder cannons. It is a powerful and almost unsinkable warship. Its armored defenses could withstand direct hits from artillery shells of the time without much damage, and its well-rotated turrets could defeat any wooden ship. The ship changed hands several times between the American Confederacy, France, and Denmark, and was sold to the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1867 for $400,000. It arrived in Japan in May 1868. At this time, the Boshin Civil War was going on, and the West was acting as an outsider and neutral, and the American minister detained him in Yokohama Port. The navies of the old shogunate and the new government were all wooden warships, so whoever gets this ironclad ship will have an overwhelming advantage in naval power. Therefore, the remnants of the shogunate and the Meiji government entrenched in the northeast want this ship. In February 1869, the outcome of the war was decided. The Meiji government was about to win and demanded that the West abolish outsider neutrality. On March 15, 1869, the ship was handed over to Japan and renamed the "Armor Iron" ship. Due to the addition of "Armor Steel", the naval power of both sides was reversed. The rebellion was soon put down. "Kotetsu" was later renamed "Higashi" in 1871 and became the main force of the Japanese Navy. Since then, the Japanese Navy has realized the importance of ironclads, and subsequently purchased a 2,850-ton small ironclad "Ryujo" from the Aberdeen Shipyard in the United Kingdom. Compared with the "East", the "Ryujo", which has two 65-inch (165 mm) guns and 10 55-inch (140 mm) guns, has more powerful firepower. Together, these two ironclad ships became the main force of the Japanese Navy. And as Xixiang Congdao said, the Chinese navy started later than Japan, although it has a vague tendency to catch up from behind. but now. The most powerful warships of the Chinese Navy are only the "Weiyuan" class fast gunboat of about 2,000 tons and the "Pegasus Princess" cruiser purchased from the United Kingdom (actually given as a gift). These warships are all unprotected warships with iron ribs and wooden hulls. Their firepower is comparable to the two Japanese ironclads, but their protection is absolutely incomparable! "I understand what Saigo-kun means." Ito Hiroyuki. "But Mr. Saigo, what do you think Japan can gain from this war? Compensation or land?" "Land!" Saigo replied loudly and confidently, "That is, the land occupied by the residents of Taiwan Island. ! Those places are beyond the control of the Qing government, and they will all become colonies of the empire! "Will the Qing give up those lands so easily?" Hiroshi Ito asked. "Taiwan is not Ryukyu!" "But the Qing government said it themselves, they can't control the food there! This is our best chance!" Xixiang Congdao shouted. "When the Qing government realizes the mistakes they made, it will be too late for us to take action!" "Saigo-kun is indeed a 'major general'." Ito Hiroshi couldn't persuade Saigo to follow the path, and made a deep cry sigh. Hearing these words, Saigo, who was already an Army Lieutenant General, once again felt angry in his eyes. However, he was so frightened by the purpose of the trip and the prestige of Ito Hiroshi that he suppressed his anger. This allusion of "major general's talent" comes from the early years of the Meiji Restoration, when Omura Masujiro was assassinated and Yamagata Aritomo became the chief assistant of the Ministry of War. A friend from Shan County asked Xixiang Longsheng, Xixiang Congdao's brother, one day: "What is the approximate level of your brother Congdao's talent?" Xixiang Longsheng replied casually: "??You can be a major general. " Soon, the army appointed Xixiang Congdao as an Army Major General. Xixiang Takamori was shocked when he heard the news and said: "I said that Congdao can be a major general. I mean the level he can reach in the future after studying and improving! "After this incident came out, it has been a joke among the Japanese army. And what Hiroshi Ito said just now was a mockery of Saigo's lack of talent and his refusal to listen to dissuasion. " Saigo-kun wants to open up Taiwan, I will help I have nothing to do, I can only provide you with some useful information. "Ito Hiroshi noticed the anger on Saigo's face and said with a smile. "Ito-kun, please speak. Xixiang Congdao sat there and asked in a tone of asking for advice. "You should pay attention to a Qing nationality, Lord Xixiang. This person is likely to become your opponent." "Ito Hiroshi said, "This Qing man's name is Lin Yizhe. " "Lin Yizhe? " Xixiang Congdao couldn't help but be startled when he heard this familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar name. "Yes, this is a young man in his twenties. Mr. Xixiang may not remember him. As the young emperor of the Qing Dynasty, he The envoy visited Europe and just returned to the Qing Dynasty not long ago. I heard that he had become the youngest governor of the empire. "Ito Hiroshi said. "The youngest governor? " "Yes, of course, not an official governor. I remember that his appointment was 'Guardian of Fujian', and he should be acting on behalf of this position. " "I remembered it. I heard that he is Lin Zexu's grandson? " "Yes, that's him. When I went to Europe, he happened to be in the UK as well. I wanted to go and visit him, but I couldn't go because I had too many things to do. Hiroshi Ito continued, with a hint of regret in his voice, "Actually, I really should have met him." " Hiroshi Ito was talking about 1872. That year, Japan sent a huge team headed by Right Minister Iwakura Tomomi, including national policy makers such as Okubo Toshimichi, Kido Takayoshi, and Hiroshi Ito, as well as almost all Japanese government leaders at the time. The mission visited more than ten countries in Europe and the United States. This inspection had a profound impact on Japan's history. It was after this inspection that Japan determined the "Uuchi Management" strategy of sacrificing neighboring countries for its own development. It was at this time that Bo first heard about Lin Yizhe: "I heard that he was the maker of the 'Chinese Magic Box' and that he had met a stupid assassin in Paris. Xixiang Congdao's voice contained unconcealable disdain, "It's hard to imagine how those people could believe such a legend." " "yes! I don't believe such a thing either. But one thing can be proved that this young man has an extremely close connection with the French royal family. The rapid development of the Chinese navy is not unrelated to the help of France. "Ito Hiroshi heard the contempt in Saigo's words and reminded him, "Being able to hold such an important position at such a young age shows that this person is very capable. " "Perhaps he is just a jester who climbed to a high position by relying on the favor of the emperor and the family's reputation from the two women and children in Beijing. Saigo Congmichi obviously did not listen to Hiroshi Ito's words, "If he serves as the governor of Fujian, then we should take action even more." Because Taiwan is within the administrative jurisdiction of Fujian Province, such an inexperienced young man will create many favorable opportunities for us. If it were Li Hongzhang, we might consider canceling this operation. " "I hope you will not underestimate him. Like Li Hongzhang, he is one of the few people in the Qing Dynasty who dared to declare war on conservative forces and promote reforms in this ancient country. It's a pity" I don't know what emotions were touched, but there was a trace of sadness in Hiroshi Ito's eyes, "I'm afraid that in the end, there will still be no place for the hero to play, and everything will be in vain like a mirror and a moon in the water! " "what do you mean? Xixiang Congdao was stunned again. "The conservative forces in the Qing Dynasty are too strong. People like them will be submerged sooner or later after making a small splash." "Ito Hiroshi sighed, "They are too weak for the Qing Dynasty" "In this case, I will help them and let them end their pain as soon as possible. Xixiang Congdao said with a sneer, "I hope I can have the opportunity to meet this young man in Taiwan." Saigo stood up from the road and bowed solemnly to Hiroshi Ito: "Thank you very much for your advice!" "After he finished speaking, he turned around and strode away without looking back. Ito Hiroshi looked at Saigo's back leaving the road, smiled bitterly and shook his head: "You are a major general? I'm afraid it's not enough" ps: This is the fate of this life. I'm fine, and you should take care of yourself. What I want is a family, but you are destined to be a princess. I miss all the good times in the past few years and love you as before. It's a pity. , the rice consulate is the only one I can go to. Now I hope you will report the crime and merit merit, my official.Field girls. Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 223 Mao Changxi¡¯s troubles and Liuyuan¡¯s trap "Collection of Li Zhonggong": Narrating Fuejima Shang's Diplomacy: "The Japanese Minister Fuejima Tanechen arrived at the Tianjin Commercial Office to exchange contracts. After repeated consultations, he submitted an ice case. The envoy was eager to go to Beijing because the exchange was scheduled for the fourth day of April. The articles and regulations discussed in 2007 will be presented in detail after the matter is completed, and I will give them a separate note for consultation. I will invite you to review them." The appointment will be arranged, and a note will be issued after the appointment. This time, Fujima has just changed, and there is no need to add such details to Yanagihara's trip last year. In the future, when the country's Minister Iwakura returns from the West. In order to make all foreigners stationed in Japan comply with Japanese laws and regulations, if this is done, we will ask China to negotiate with us. I think it will be approved. At this time, there should be no need to talk about it, and it is a straightforward matter to exchange the contract. On the same day, I came back to our office to talk for a long time. There are a lot of details about the relevant negotiations. " " Jianghaiguan Newspaper wanted to explain the case of Taiwan's robbery and massacre, and the deputy island discussed the matter. The governor had already issued an order to investigate and deal with the town seriously. How could outsiders make excuses? His advisor, the American Li Xiande, once served as the consul of Xiamen and came to see him several times together with his deputy. . After the exchange of contracts between various countries, there was an example of serving meals to Wu Shiguan. The people on the island were unfamiliar and wanted to take care of them, but they were unable to speak. Hong Zhangyun sent Bian to escort him and asked Sun Taoist Da An to take care of him in response to his previous preferential treatment to Jiangsu. He was deeply impressed by the great friendship that the committee members showed in handling the kidnapping case. " He discussed Japan's negotiations with Taiwan, North Korea, and Peru with Lin Kunyu and Fu Jun: "On the 12th, the Eastern envoy Fuejima arrived in Tianjin, and he accompanied Yanagihara Maemitsu and Zheng. Yong Ning came to visit me on the 13th and said that I was deeply impressed by your kindness and kindness. I went to ask your office about three things, but Fu Dao did not mention it, and Hongzhang himself did not say anything clearly about it. The case of the Ryukyu refugees originally had nothing to do with Japan, that is to say, the Satoma people had an old grievance with Ryukyu. Since Ryukyu is our country, they can appeal on their own. As it is said, there is no need for the country to ask for it. Wu Shizhong, a Fujianese guerrilla who was in charge of Yantai warships, paid a visit. Hongzhang asked him about how many years he had led ships in Fujian. He had gone to Taiwan with the American consul Li Xiande to investigate the case of killing and seizing American ships. The Japanese people were agile and ruthless, and the mountain paths were deep and dangerous. Abnormal. British and American merchant ships have been invaded and their warships have repeatedly failed to suppress them. However, they still made peace with the Japanese. For many years, North Korea was shielding our eastern territory. During the Wanli period of the former Ming Dynasty, Ping Hideyoshi launched a large-scale three-Korean campaign and had the ambition to cross Liaodong and conquer Yanjing. Therefore, the Ming Dynasty had no choice but to raise troops to support the Japanese army. Going to Korea is the closest. Japanese invaders in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are still a danger to the coastal areas; Japanese invasion of Korea is a worry for Liao Jinggen. The previous regulations stated that the territory to which they belong is not invading, which is really intended to prevent this. After Jun Chu announced the offer, he must understand the plan. He discussed current affairs in general and said that Hideyoshi Hideyoshi in your country was an outstanding figure throughout the ages. He asked if there is anyone like him who is good at using military force. However, after Hideyoshi conquered Korea for seven years, he won a great victory in Sichuan and conquered all of Korea. Hideyoshi passed away and ordered his master to be in charge. This was recorded in the history of Japan, and all the virtuous kings and prime ministers in the past dynasties followed him. Don't take Korea as a warning. Hongzhang told you that Korea is the descendant of sages, a country of etiquette and righteousness, and it cannot be abolished because it was promoted by heaven. Fuejima was horrified and said: I respect your fate. However, in recent years, I have repeatedly sent envoys to ask questions, but they have not answered. What can I do? Hongzhang reported that Hideyoshi's army had ravaged the country for too long, and the thousands of miles of carvings were damaged. The Korean residents were deeply ashamed and resentful. Although he often paid tribute, he was not sincerely convinced. Now, if your country does not oblige him to pay tribute, but uses the excuse of resolving quarrels and making amends, or is willing to make peace with him, it is not known. If you use force to force them, there will be no way to reconcile them. Fuejima replied: "You are sincere in what you say, but I only wish to do it this way." " "Yesterday, I received a letter from Chief Chen Lan Bin from the United States, saying that Japan sent its children to various countries to learn how to make guns and learn how to drive ships. They are very powerful and have bought back a lot of guns. I don't know what their purpose is. ? Don¡¯t worry about your ears! ¡­¡± Beijing, Prime Minister¡¯s Office. Today, Mao Changxi, the Minister of the Office of Civil Affairs, Zuo Shilang, who is acting as the Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and Dong Xun, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, are on duty. It happened that the deputy envoy Yanagihara Maemitsu came to visit. Today, Mao Changxi seemed a little upset. , he looked at Yanagihara Zenmitsu, who was only 22 years old, and there was a hint of contempt in his eyes. The tall and tall Yanagahara standing in front of him somehow reminded Mao Changxi of Lin Yizhe. , Lin Yizhe and Yanagihara Maemitsu are both about the same age, and they are also young newcomers who are equally favored by the palace Unlike Lin Yizhe, who is favored by the two palaces, Yanagihara Maemitsu is from a noble family in Kyoto Prefecture, after the split of the Fujiwara family Yanagihara The 23rd generation governor. Although Yanagihara Maemitsu was younger, he had more experience than Hayashi Yizhe. He served as the pioneer governor of Tokaido during the Battle of Boshin in the first year of Meiji. He once asked to capture Edo in July of the third year of Meiji. Emperor Meiji sent a delegation to China to negotiate with the Qing court to establish diplomatic relations (the two countries had no diplomatic relations before). The Qing court refused to negotiate because of its lack of qualifications. As a result, the Japanese government immediately appointed Yanagihara as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In April of the fourth year of Meiji, The deputy envoy of Date Munejo, the minister with full authority, was sent here.He negotiated with China, met with Li Hongzhang, Minister of Beiyang, in Tianjin, and concluded 13 articles of the "Sino-Japanese Amendment Treaty" and the Trade Regulations, and the customs tariffs of Japan and Qing Dynasty. The treaty did not have a most-favored-nation clause, stipulating that both parties had consular jurisdiction, and prohibited merchants and civilians from carrying swords in and out. Later, the government believed that the negotiations had failed and was unwilling to ratify it. In 1872, Yanagihara Maemitsu was sent to China three times to negotiate with Li Hongzhang in an attempt to overturn the original case and ask for most-favored-nation status. However, Li Hongzhang refused to revise it because Japan had broken its promise. As a result, the Japanese government had to ratify the treaty this year. Thinking of Qingliu comrades Zhang Yuzao and He Zihuan who were punished for participating in the impeachment of Lin Yizhe and Li Hongzhang, Mao Changxi's anger rose again. Mao Changxi's response to the "severe punishments agreed upon" by Emperor Tongzhi and the two palaces was to "promote strong protection" from the Ministry of Personnel, the Imperial Procuratorate, and the Hanlin Academy, and deliberately delayed the punishment of the two for many days, but these In the end, the two palaces asked three times in a row, and Mao Changxi always gave the result "downgrade one level". As a result, the two palaces were furious and summoned Zuodu Yushi Yingyuan and Hu Jiayu, who were in charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, into the palace and reprimanded them severely. Suddenly, the Metropolitan Procuratorate couldn't stand it anymore. After the summons by the Manchu Yushi Yingyuan, he immediately "claimed illness" and went home. The Han Yushi Hu Jiayu had no choice but to propose Zhang Yuzao's dismissal and investigation. As soon as the results were reported, the two palaces immediately Approved. When Mao Changxi heard the news, he was like a thunderbolt, and then became furious. Because Zhang Yuzao, the imperial censor of Zhili Province, was down, and He Zihuan, another editor of the Hanlin Academy, certainly could not survive. He thought that the Metropolitan Procuratorate was throwing soldiers away to save the car, but that was the end, he There was no recruitment, and as a result, He Zihuan was demoted eight levels in a row, removed from the Imperial Academy, and demoted to a county in Heilongjiang that he couldn't even name to be a county magistrate. As a member of the Qingliu party, Mao Changxi certainly would not think that Zhang He and the two were responsible for themselves. In his view, the six departments and six subjects were given to Shizhong, the thirteen censors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Hanlin editor and other officials. , it is the "natural right" of the Qingliu people to correct the faults of ministers. Even if they are wrong, they should not be held accountable. The empress dowagers of the two palaces are determined to blame the two, obviously at the instigation of Lin Yizhe! In his opinion, Lin Yizhe, who "condescends to serve ghosts" and "disrupts the teachings of the holy religion", is the one who should be severely punished! And Yanagihara Maemitsu's visit at this time actually made him unconsciously transfer his anger to this young Japanese. As the youngest senior diplomat in Japan, Yanagihara Maemitsu had not dealt with Qing officials once or twice. At this time, Yanagihara Maemitsu had keenly noticed the "lawsuit" on Mao Changxi's face. He felt strange in his heart, but on the surface he still looked modest. Liuyuan Qianguang first met Mao Changxi and Dong Xun according to the ceremony. After the two parties took their seats respectively, they began to talk. After talking a few words about the friendship between the two countries, Yanagihara Maemitsu carefully brought up the matter of the murder of Ryukyu immigrants in 1871. "Excuse me, your country, Taiwan, is within Wang Hua's reach, not the entire island, right?" Upon hearing Yanagihara Maemitsu's question, Mao Changxi and Dong Xun looked at each other and immediately became wary. ¡°Of course they knew that Yanagihara Maemitsu was definitely referring to the 1871 lawsuit. "This matter has been settled. I wonder what your purpose is in bringing up the old matter again?" Mao Changxi asked politely. "Your country only governs half of the island. In the eastern part of the island, your country has not exercised political power at all, and the Fan people still maintain an independent state. In the winter of last year, more than 60 people from our country drifted there and were attacked. As a result of the robbery and killing, your government only rescued twelve people, and even though they gave generous pensions, they did not punish the murderers. Why?" Yanagihara Maemitsu asked. Although his voice was still soft, there was an edge in his words. "This matter has been understood for a long time, and the people of Liu are the people of our country. Why do you say that the people of your country have been harmed?" Dong Xun laughed. "Yes, we have known for a long time that the Japanese people killed the Ryukyu people, but we have never heard of the people who killed your country. The two islands of Ryukyu and Taiwan belong to our own soil, and the natives kill each other. The right to judge is entirely mine. Our country subsidizes Ryukyu. People have their own arrangements, so what does it have to do with your country, and why bother asking?" Mao Changxi said, with a look of dissatisfaction on his brows. "Ryukyu is a vassal of our country, and the Ryukyu people are naturally Japanese citizens. Our citizens were killed for no reason. Our government should investigate the murderer." Yanagihara Maemitsu said without being humble or arrogant. "In addition, since your country knows that it supports the people of Ryukyu, why doesn't it punish Taiwan? "Ban people?" Mao Changxi replied: "Those who kill people are all born, so they are left out of the transformation, and it is inconvenient to treat them. Just like the 'Ezo' in Japan and the 'Hongbo' in the United States, they are not subject to the king's transformation. This is also the case." "There are always people from all over the world." "Since the people are trying to survive on the platform, and the platform is under the jurisdiction of your country, they should be the people of your country, and if they cause trouble or kill people, they should be investigated," Liu Yuanmae said again, "Why is your country's general Ban?" People should be treated differently? " ps: On September 15, 2012, an unprecedented anti-Japanese demonstration was launched in Xi'an and many cities across the country. In this massive event, it is impossible to count how many Chinese people purchased theRi-series cars were smashed and burned, and some people were injured and disabled in this "movement". Over the past year, I have been thinking - as an ordinary Chinese, how can we be patriotic and how can we move towards the future? Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 224 Lin Yizhe VS Yanagihara Maemitsu "The area around Taiwan, although it is part of China, is under the jurisdiction of the Taiwan Prefecture and is located on the border of the island. As for Shengfan, it is deep in the mainland. Although it is collectively called Taiwan, it is not under the control of the Taiwan Prefecture." Dong Xun said, "And Shengfan They are barbarians who have not understood human nature and have not become kings. They are not the common people of our country. How can they be in the way of my country?¡± . Not to mention the people of our country!" Liuyuan Qianguang's voice was full of determination, "That's why our government has sent envoys several times to ask questions." "It's an inaccessible place, and there's a lot of miasma. The last time the American envoy went deep into the land, he couldn't find the real murderer, so he had to make a pact with the leader of the people and return." Dong Xun seemed a little annoyed by the persistence and unreasonableness of the Japanese, "People. Even if we can't find it, how can we investigate it?" "Since your country has done harm to others, I will ask the people of the island to blame." "I am a foreigner. If you want to know whether he is guilty or not, let your country handle it." Mao Changxi sneered, "As long as your envoy can find the murderer, your country will deal with it. If he can't find it, he will lose his family." Life is not our country's responsibility." Hearing Mao Changxi actually said, "It's up to your country to decide whether he is guilty or not." Yanagihara Maemitsu couldn't help but feel happy, but there was a trace of anger on his face deliberately. Dong Xun noticed that the Japanese scribe meticulously recorded the conversation between the two parties, and realized that there seemed to be something inappropriate in what he and Mao Changxi said just now, and it was difficult to take back what he just said. He was hesitating, Yanagi Yuan Qian Guang stopped talking and did not give them a chance to argue. Instead, he bowed to the two prime ministers. Then he turned around and left with his entourage. Seeing the Japanese figure disappear, Dong Xun turned to Mao Changxi and said: "Xu Chu, what do you mean they have written down what we just said?" "What if they have written it down? It's just a verbal word, and It's not about signing an alliance, what does it matter?" Mao Changxi waved his hands nonchalantly, "I don't know whether I want to live or die in Taiwan today, so just ask him to go there! " Dong Xun listened to Mao Changxi's words. After thinking about it, Mao Changxi said the same thing, so he stopped talking about it. He just didn't understand why Mao Changxi was so upset today. How did Dong Xun know that Liuyuan Qianguang was so unruly just now? Mao Changxi once again remembered the scene of being scolded by the Empress Dowager Cixi in the Yangxin Hall. "Mao Changxi! Don't waste time with us here!" The scene in which the Empress Dowager Cixi almost slapped the paper in his face was still fresh in his memory. "Discuss the matter seriously! Answer clearly! Do you understand?" "Iaccept the order!" Mao Changxi now felt itching with hatred when he thought of Lin Yizhe. At this time, he had no idea that the words he just said contained words such as "not a king" and "not a common citizen of my dynasty". Just what the Japanese want! In particular, the words "Ask the crime or not, listen to your country to handle it", it is an excuse that the Japanese dream of dreaming! He didn¡¯t know that he and Dong Xun were easily manipulated by this young Japanese. And they didn't notice it at all! At this time, Yanagihara Maemitsu returned to the embassy and immediately gave a detailed report to the envoy Soejima Tanedomi on the "diplomatic results" he had achieved today. Soejima Taneomi was very excited after hearing this and immediately ordered the records of today's conversation to be compiled. He summarized the key points and sent them back to China in coded telegrams. "The Tufan tribe in Taiwan is beyond the reach of the Qing government. The evidence can be seen in the books published by the Qing Dynasty. At present, my envoy went to the Prime Minister's Yamen of the Qing Dynasty to inquire, and the officials of the Qing court gave answers, It is especially obvious. Therefore, there is a sufficient reason to regard it as an unclaimed land. It is the duty of the Japanese Empire to avenge the murder of the Ryukyu people of our domain, and the principle of conquest can also be obtained from this " At this time, the dark clouds of war have already shrouded the sky over Taiwan Island, and in the entire Qing Dynasty, except for one person who has been alert to this matter, no one has realized the true intentions of the Japanese! Fuzhou, Mawei Port. White clouds were floating in the sky, and waves were rising on the sea. A small boat passed by, and a white ribbon flew behind the small boat. The sound of the motor of the small boat startled a group of water birds, and they spread their wings. They flew across the water in groups, and then flew into the distance, like a white floating cloud, floating up, it was really beautiful. The dock was busy at this time. Workers were transporting supplies onto the "Weiyuan" ship. The sailors on the ship were performing their duties. Standing in front of the dock, Lin Yizhe looked at the "Weiyuan" ship that was ready to go. He was excited in his heart. There was another trace of uneasiness. "Taiwan is full of malaria, youAfter leaving, be careful. "Chen Wan noticed Lin Yizhe's mood, looked at her, and straightened his collar while speaking softly. "Don't worry, I won't be there too long. I will come back after I find out what happened to the Japanese boat people's disappearance. . " Lin Yizhe held Chen Wan's finger and said. "Well, go back quickly. Chen Wan nodded, "You are going to Fandi and there is no one around to take care of you. I will feel more at ease if I ask Caiyue to follow you there." " After listening to Chen Wan's words, Lin Yizhe looked at Caiyue next to Chen Wan, and couldn't help but blush. " Indeed, compared with his wife and concubine, who can throw and use a gun, his "force value" is really too low. . At this time, a small passenger ship drove into the pier, the beeping sound of its motor shook the sea water, and the water on the bow of the ship made a splash, attracting the couple's attention. "Japanese ship? " Lin Yizhe frowned unconsciously when he saw the Japanese flag flying on the bow of the small passenger ship. At this moment, Xu Run hurried over. "My lord, the Japanese envoy Liu Yuanqiangguang came to pay his respects and said that he had something urgent to see. grown ups. " "Japanese envoy? Lin Yizhe was stunned for a moment and asked, "Where is he?" " "Look over there, sir, it's already here. Xu Run said and turned his eyes to the side. Lin Yizhe followed his gaze and saw several Japanese people in suits and leather shoes walking quickly towards the dock. The leader was a handsome and elegant young man. "What did they say happened? "Lin Yizhe's eyes stayed on Yanagihara Maemitsu, and he asked quietly in a low voice. "I said that I was going to Taiwan for an 'inspection', and the General Administration has already given me a passport. It needs to be stamped by an adult after it is inspected by an adult. "Xu Run said in a low voice, "No, I heard that the Lord was setting off today, so I chased him. " "They are really anxious! He actually chased me to the pier! "Lin Yizhe sneered. At this time, Yanagihara Maemitsu and his party were almost in front of Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe and Xu Run exchanged glances quickly. Without speaking, they quickly put on a spring breeze smile and walked forward. Yanagihara Maemitsu stood in front of Lin Yizhe and bowed solemnly. The attendants behind him also bowed to Lin Yizhe and Xu Run. Lin Yizhe and Xu Run bowed in return. He looked at the young man in splendid official uniform in front of him. Although he did not speak, his expression was very humble. Lin Yizhe looked at him with a smile on his face and did not speak immediately. Although the two looked at each other for only a short time. It was a short moment, but it made Xu Run feel that the movement was like four sharp swords clashing in front of him, as if sparks could be struck! "I'm extremely sorry for delaying Mr. Lin's schedule. " After a while, Yanagihara Maemitsu slowly spoke in Japanese. After listening to the interpreter's explanation, Lin Yizhe's smile did not change at all. "Mr. Yanagihara, you are welcome. "Lin Yizhe said with a smile, "It's still a while before we leave the ship. If Mr. Liuyuan has something to do, you might as well say it clearly. " Lin Yizhe, who traveled from later generations to this famous figure in the history of calendar, knew very well about this famous figure in front of him. " I have always wanted to go sightseeing in Taiwan, but unfortunately I am busy with official duties and have not had the opportunity to make the trip. Yanagihara Maemitsu also said with a smile, "I finally have a chance today. My application has been approved by the Prime Minister's Office of your country, but I need Mr. Lin to help me complete the final procedures." I heard that Mr. Lin was going to sea today and might not be in Fuzhou for a while, so I hurried over. Mr. Lin, please forgive me for any rudeness. "What a coincidence. Such a trivial matter actually caused Mr. Yanagihara to come to the dock himself." Lin Yizhe pretended to turn around and reprimanded Xu Run, "Mr. Xu, you keep doing this errand more and more. Isn't it just a barrier?" Can you just let me know? I have to make a special trip. If I leave now, will this matter not be done? " "I'm confused, I'm confused. "Xu Run bowed his head and said repeatedly. "You can't blame Mr. Xu for this. It was I who insisted on asking him to come to you, Mr. Lin. Yanagihara Maemitsu said with a smile, "Since this is the law of your country, I should strictly abide by it." "As he spoke, he turned to an attach¨¦ and said, "Master Lin, please check your passport. " The attach¨¦ took a leather bag, took out a dozen thick passports from it, and handed it to Xu Run. After Xu Run took it, he presented it to Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe had a smile on his face when he saw so many passports. He couldn't help but froze, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he took it and looked through it one by one. Seeing Lin Yizhe holding the sea breeze on his back, he looked at the passports one by one, and several Yanagihara Maemitsu's attendants looked at them. A trace of contempt and contempt flashed through unconsciouslyA mocking look. Liuyuan Qianguang's eyes were also fixed on Lin Yizhe, but his expression seemed extremely calm. "Why did Mr. Yanagihara suddenly remember to go to Taiwan at this time?" Lin Yizhe looked through the passport, stepped forward and handed it back to Yanagihara Maemitsu with a smile. "I heard that it is a beautiful island. I have always wanted to enjoy the natural scenery there, but I have never had the chance. This opportunity is rare, no matter what season and time it is." Yanagihara Maemitsu replied with a smile. Text Chapter 225 The "Rigoletto"'s Gaze "Mr. Xu, I think there is nothing wrong with these passports. Take a look at them later and use them for security purposes." Lin Yizhe did not ask any more questions, but turned to Xu Run and ordered. Xu Runweiwei bowed down and took orders. "Mr. Liuyuan, are you leaving today?" Lin Yizhe asked. "We need to purchase some supplies here and hire ships. We will definitely not be able to travel today." Yanagihara Maemitsu replied with a smile, "It will be two or three days at the earliest." "It's a pity that the 'Weiyuan' is It is not convenient for outsiders to board the warship." Lin Yizhe turned to look at the "Weiyuan" ship with a smile and said, "Otherwise, we can take Mr. Yanagihara with us." "We appreciate Mr. Lin's kindness." He said gratefully, "Actually, Mr. Lin has already helped us, and we are very grateful." "Mr. Yanagihara, you don't have to be polite. It's such a trivial matter, why bother?" "I dare to ask Mr. Lin, why did you go to Taiwan? ?¡± ¡°Brother, I am going to Taiwan to inspect the people on the orders of the emperor, and also deal with the detention of your country¡¯s boat people,¡± Lin Yizhe replied with a smile. "I see, then I will leave it to Mr. Lin to take care of the people of our country." Yanagihara Maemitsu said sternly, and bowed deeply to Lin Yi Zhe at 90 degrees. Lin Yizhe said proudly: "Don't worry, Mr. Liuyuan. With the grace of the Empress Dowager of our country, I have entrusted my brother with the important task of taking care of the governor of Fujian. A few days ago, I issued a special commendation and asked my brother to work hard. I dare not not do my best to repay the emperor's kindness." "Master Lin has such trust from the Empress Dowager and the Great Emperor of your country. I think your future will be limitless." Yanagihara Maemitsu said with a smile. Seeing Lin Yizhe's smug look, Yanagihara Maemitsu's two attendants once again had contempt in their eyes. At this time, the "Weiyuan" ship sounded its whistle. Lin Yizhe saw that the supplies on the ship had been loaded and the workers were leaving the dock one after another. Then he smiled and cupped his hands to Yanagi Yuan and said: "The time has come. Brother, I have official duties, so I will not accompany you soon. I also ask for your forgiveness, Mr. Yanagi Yuan. Let's say goodbye. Mr. Yanagi Yuan has arrived in Taiwan, and brothers should show their friendship as landlords." "We sincerely wish Mr. Lin a safe journey and everything goes well," Yanagihara Maemitsu said, bowing in return, and the attendants behind him also bowed. Lin Yizhe turned around and said a few words to Xu Run, then took Chen Wan and Cai Yue on the boat. Seeing that Lin Yizhe was actually bringing his wife and concubines, Yanagihara Maemitsu showed a strange smile on his lips. "Mr. Liuyuan, please come with me." Xu Run said. "Since Mr. Lin has experienced it, we are not in a hurry. If Mr. Xu has something to do, please be busy first. I will go to the governor's Yamen to bother you later." Liuyuan Qianguang said. "That's fine, Mr. Liuyuan, please." Xu Run bowed his hands as a gift, then turned and left. Watching Xu Run leave, Liuyuan Qianguang's eyes fell on the "Weiyuan" ship at the dock again. "This should be the most powerful warship in the Qing Dynasty, right? Huashan-kun?" Yanagihara Maemitsu turned to one of his attendants - in fact, he was not his own attach¨¦, but the police chief (Director of the Metropolitan Police Department) Army Major General Huashan Ziji! "Yes." Huashan Ziji sneered and nodded. "This is indeed a powerful battleship, but I still can't help but feel sad for this battleship." "Why do you say that, Mr. Kayama?" Another "attendant" of Yanagihara Maemitsu - who once studied in China and was Mizuno, who is said to be a "China expert", asked. "Such a powerful battleship turned out to be the ship of such a clown and jester. Isn't it sad?" Huashan Ziji looked at Lin Yizhe who entered the cabin with his wife and concubines, his eyes filled with contempt. "You said he was a jester?" Yanagihara Maemitsu glared at Kawasaki Shiki with some dissatisfaction. "Isn't it?" Huashan Ziji laughed a little wildly, "I even suspect that he is the lover of the two old women in the Forbidden City in Beijing. Hahahaha!" After listening to Huashan Ziji's words, including Mizuno Several other Japanese including Zun also laughed wildly. "I have to say. Yanagihara-kun, the timing you chose is really great. He only took a few glances before agreeing to go through the procedures for us to go to Taiwan." Shiki Kayama smiled and patted Mr. Yanagihara's face. "Looking at him, he must be making out with his wife and concubines in the cabin at the moment, right?" "I think you may have underestimated him." Yanagihara Maemitsu said coldly. He glanced at Huashan Ziji. "Oh? Tell me about Liuyuan-kun? What's so special about him?" Kawasaki Shiki asked with a disapproving smile. "His eyes." Yanagihara Maemitsu said word by word, "Those are definitely not those of the Fool."Eye! " Huashan Ziji couldn't help but froze for a moment, and his laughter stopped abruptly. "I hope you will stay vigilant at all times and never be careless! Yanagihara Maemitsu said in a deep voice, "Don't forget what your mission to Taiwan is this time!" " Huashan Ziji and others were all horrified and bowed slightly: "Hey! Liuyuan Qianguang turned his head and looked at the "Weiyuan" ship. He saw Lin Yizhe holding Chen Wan's hand and Cai Yue coming out of the cabin again, looking like they were inseparable. Chen Wan finally let go. She took his hand and turned back to get off the trestle, looking at him from time to time. He also stood by the side of the ship, staring at his wife for a long time, not paying attention to the gazes of the surrounding sailors and the Japanese on the shore. After retracting the trestle, the sailors untied the cables under the command of the ship's officers, and the "Weiyuan" ship slowly left the dock. Chen Wan stood at the dock and waved gently to Lin Yizhe on the ship, who turned around. After getting on the flying bridge, he leaned out and waved to her, "It's really doubtful what a person who loves his wife and concubines would do in a life-or-death situation. "Huashan Ziji sneered and whispered. "How do you know he wasn't deliberately acting for us? "Hearing that Huashan Ziji was still disparaging Lin Yizhe, Yanagihara Maemitsu glared at him coldly. Huashan Ziji blushed at Yanagihara Maemitsu's words. Yanagihara Maemitsu no longer looked at him, but stared at him Looking at the moving "Weiyuan" ship, the whistle of "Weiyuan" made a majestic roar, and the entire warship began to accelerate, like a steel horse, cutting through the waves, and sailed quickly towards the distance until "Weiyuan". "The ship disappeared from sight. Yanagihara just turned around, strode away from the dock, and walked towards the small passenger ship that had just docked in the distance. Kaguyama Shiki and Mizuno obeyed the notice and were also anxious. He hurriedly followed. On the small passenger ship, several tall and thin Americans in suits were striding off the ship. "Minxiu, let's sail to the chicken coop at full speed. Lin Yizhe looked at the coast that had turned into a thin line and ordered Bei Jinquan, the commander of the "Weiyuan" ship beside him. "Why is this, sir?" "Bei Jinquan asked a little strangely. "It gives me time to make arrangements and catch the Japanese. " Lin Yizhe sneered. "Taiwan, chickens love the mountains." The young Gaoshan girl sat down by the mountain road and took out a millet round cake from the basket for breakfast. While she was eating, she was flipping through her toys in the basket. There are A small boat, which she made last night. This small wooden boat is equipped with several sails made of silk. The colorful silk is leftover after her mother cut clothes. . Those cheerful colors are so bright and dazzling that they make the boat look more exquisite in your hand. A stream cuts off the road, and there is a small bridge built with long poles on the stream. The stream stretches far into the dense forest to the left and right. "What if I put it in the water and let it float for a while? "The girl thought to herself, "What will it look like? "The girl left the bridge and walked into the forest along the stream. She carefully placed the boat that fascinated her on the water close to the stream bank. The crystal clear stream immediately reflected the colorful shadows of the sails; the sunlight filtered through the silk The cloth, floating on the white rocks at the bottom of the stream, sparkled with colorful light. ¡°Where did you come from, guest? "The girl asked a question seriously to a person in her imagination, and then answered herself, "I am from I am from from China. " "What did you bring? " "I won't tell you what your luck is. " "Okay, guest, you are like this! Well, I'll put you back in the basket. "The guest was about to reply submissively that he was just joking, and he was going to show her the rare birds and animals on the boat, but suddenly a stream of water quietly turned back from the shore pushed the bow of the boat to the middle stream, and the boat looked like a real Just like that, she raised her sail and left the stream bank, sailing smoothly and at full speed downstream. The scene in front of her suddenly changed, making the girl feel that the stream seemed to have turned into a big river, and the small boat had turned into an ocean giant. She reached out to the boat in panic and almost fell into the water. She chased the toy as fast as she could, hoping that it would be washed away and stopped somewhere on the shore. The basket, which was quite heavy but was in the way, was running fast, with its eyes fixed on the beautiful triangular sail that was floating smoothly, without relaxing at all, just like a girl running wildly in the forest. She had never gone as far as she did now. She was so eager to catch the toy that she no longer looked around; there were many obstacles on the bank of the stream that distracted her attention.There are dead tree trunks covered with moss, large and small pits, tall banana trees, wild roses, jasmine flowers, camphor trees, etc. There are things blocking the way every step of the way. But she showed no sign of slipping or falling. A slightly open area covered with liverworts and reeds appeared in front of us. The girl was about to lose sight of the gleaming colorful sail, but when she rounded a creek, she again saw the large colorful sail flying away. Text Chapter 226 First Meeting on the Beach While running, she occasionally turned around and saw that wisps of light had passed through the branches and leaves, a light mist filled the air, and the colorful forest had turned into a densely shaded and dark valley. She couldn't help but be shocked. She hesitated cringingly for a moment, then remembered the toy, and ran after it quickly. After chasing in vain for about an hour, the girl was surprised and delighted to see that the trees in front of her moved away in pieces, revealing white clouds. A piece of blue water and a steep bank of yellow sand. She was so tired that she climbed up the steep bank. This is the mouth of the stream; the stream is not wide and the water is very shallow, but the green stream is shining, gurgling past the rocks on the shore and disappearing in the oncoming waves. The girl looked down from this not-too-high steep bank with crisscrossed tree roots, and saw a man sitting with his back to her on a smooth boulder by the stream. The man was holding the boat that had slipped away from her in his hands, as if The elephant looked at it curiously, up and down, left and right, as if it had caught a butterfly. When the girl saw that the toy was still in good condition, she gave it some snacks. She climbed down the steep bank to the stranger, studied him carefully, and waited for him to raise his head. But the stranger only looked at the unexpected gift that the forest had given him, and never raised his head. By this time, the girl had looked at him carefully from head to toe, and she concluded that she had never seen anyone like him before. Tufts of gray hair and a long braid are exposed under his bamboo hat. The jacket tied into blue trousers and the gun on his shoulder make him look like a hunter; white cloth clothes and red belt. The shiny golden smoke pot, bamboo stick, and backpack with a small silver lock all indicate that he is a Han in the city. If the dense layers of beards, tall, sturdy beards and the nose, lips, and eyes hidden behind them can all be called faces, then it can be said that this face is blurry, but his deep The sunken eyes are so bright. "It's time to give it to me." The girl stretched out her hand, gestured, and said to the Han old man in the ethnic language, "You have been playing for a while. How did you catch it?" The other party raised his head and lost his hand. The boat was thrown to the ground - the girl's clear voice came too suddenly. While stroking his beard with a hand with exposed veins, the old man looked at her for a while with a smile. The little girl's skinny legs were tanned, and the floral skirt that had been washed many times just reached her knees. Her black hair, wrapped in a flowered scarf, had fallen down to her shoulders. Every tiny movement and expression of the girl is as light and pure as a flying swallow. Her water-cut eyes, which are slightly wary and suspicious, make her look older than her face; she has an oval face that is not quite round, but very soft, with a charming blush that is unique to people with fair skin who have been exposed to the sun. . The small mouth half-opened and half-closed smiled innocently. Looks so cute. The old man looked at the girl, then at the boat, and said with a smile in the dialect of the Gaoshan people: "Is this your thing?" "Yes, I followed it from the other end of the stream to this end; it stopped here on its own. "Yes?" The girl was not surprised that the old man understood her language. Her people often do business with the Han people, and more and more Han people know the Gaoshan language. "Right at my feet. It rushed all the way here. Then it capsized and stopped between the heel of my left foot and the head of the stick." He paused the stick and said, "What is your name? Little girl?" "E Ling." The girl said as she hid the toy the old man handed her in the basket. "Okay," the old man looked at the girl intently, with a loving smile in his eyes, "Actually, I shouldn't have asked your name. The stream suddenly rushed the boat up, and you came out right after. You are so old, but you can't help but be so scared" "I'm sorry, old man," the girl said apologetically. "Old man. What are you doing here?" "Collecting medicine." The old man smiled and patted the bamboo basket beside him. "Oh." The girl looked around and realized that she had run a little far away. She was just about to say goodbye to the old man. The old man stopped her. "Child, look!" The old man pointed to the distance with his bamboo stick. Then he walked quickly to the river. E Ling¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. At this time, the fog has not cleared, and the outline of a huge ship is vaguely revealed, and it is slowly turning towards the mouth of the river. Its rolled-up sails became active, sometimes hanging there like hanging ornaments, sometimes unfolding, like many shields with huge folds, limply attached to the mast. There were voices and footsteps on the ship. The breeze from the shore blew slowly, blowing the sails lazily. The warm sunshine finally took effect, the wind strengthened, the fog dissipated, and the sun shone on the red dragon flag on the mast beam, turning into a gorgeous red cloud. The shadow of the sail moves gently on the white masts and ropes, and the huge chimney emits light.?, everything on the ship, except for the joyful color of the bunting, is light blue. E Ling witnessed all this on the mountain. She wiped her eyes for a long time until she was sure that she had seen it correctly. The ship had disappeared behind the bend of the river, and she was still looking there. She jumped up suddenly, her heart beating rapidly and violently. At this time, the "Weiyuan" ship was rounding a small bay with its port side maintaining a certain angle to the coast; the red dragon flag's fire-like light reflected Down, it's like a dream. E Ling was swept up by the irresistible storm of this incident, and somehow she jumped up and ran straight to the sea. When she reached the first intersection, she had almost no energy to run anymore. Her legs were trembling and her breathing was intermittent. She was afraid of losing her perseverance, so she stamped her feet to calm down. There were rocks or trees blocking the dragon flag from time to time along the way; she was worried that the red flag would disappear like a phantom, so she hurriedly ran past these annoying barriers, and only stopped to take a breath when she saw the ship again. At the same time, the villages on the shore were also in commotion. The degree of panic and the wide spread were no less than those caused by famous earthquakes. A large ship has never docked in this area; the dragon flag flying on the ship is so red, although it goes against all the conventions of life and currently known, it is clear and irrefutable as an innocent fact The land is revealed in front of people. Men, women, old and young, no one bothered to change their clothes, and ran quickly to the shore one by one; the villagers ran around telling each other, you touched me, I squeezed you, noisy, stumbled, and the shore was crowded in an instant. people. E Ling quickly ran into the sea water. She only had one thought in her mind, which was to take a good look at the ship. In the blue water, she stretched her hands towards the tall ship in bewilderment, her face turned red, as red as the bright red dragon flag. A small boat came from beside the big ship, and the sailors rowing the boats were all tanned. Among the sailors stood a young man. This man seemed very familiar to E Ling, as if he had known him since childhood. He looked at her with a smile that warmed her. But E Ling was afraid for some reason and turned back. Due to excitement, due to the floating clouds, rolling waves, due to the distant sky and the sparkle of the sea, she could no longer tell what was moving: her, the ship, or the boat - everything was floating. , flying up and down. But the oars were already lapping the water sharply beside her. She raised her head, and the man leaned down. The girl grabbed his belt with both hands, squinted her eyes, then opened her eyes and faced him bravely. Zhang's beaming face smiled. The man picked her up from the water and said, her mind refreshed, she grabbed his belt with her hands, squinted her eyes and nodded. Her heart was filled with a feeling of happiness and contentment, as if she was carrying a fluffy puppy. When E Ling made up her mind to open her eyes, she could only feel the swaying boat, the flash of waves, and the side of the ship that was gradually approaching and rumbling loudly - all of this was like a whirling and swaying water, light, ripples, and strange shapes. Dreamland. Unknowingly, E Ling was picked up by the man with two strong arms and boarded the ship along the gangway. The deck covered with tapestries and carpets looks like a garden in heaven under the sunlight. E Ling immediately found that she was already standing in a sleeping cabin - a room that couldn't be better. At this time, loud music suddenly came from the deck, and its victorious sound stirred and shocked people's hearts. E Ling closed her eyes again, fearing that if she looked at all this, they would run away. The man held her hand, and she now knew where safety lay, and hid her tear-stained face on the breast of this miraculous friend. The man himself was shocked and surprised by the arrival of this indescribable and precious moment that no one could enjoy. He carefully and smilingly held up his chin with this face that he might have dreamed of long ago. Lifting it up, he saw: the girl's eyes finally opened brightly, and these bright eyes contained all the best things in human beings. At the same time, the entire crew has been waiting for a long time next to a wine barrel near the mainmast. The bottom of the barrel has been opened, and the rich-colored century-old wine can already be seen. The sailors sat there upright, grinning like newborn babies. The man stepped onto the deck, gestured to the band, took off his hat, and was the first to fill a blue and white porcelain cup with the long-cherished wine amidst the sounds of brass music. "Come on" He drank it all in one gulp and said in the dialect of the Gaoshan people, "Now everyone, come and drink. Whoever doesn't drink is my enemy." Text Chapter 227 Depressed Huashan Ziji "Master Yang is right." Bei Jinquan, who was standing next to the steering wheel, also said, "There are many shallow reefs here, and a small group of people can go ashore by sampan. If a large group of people lands here, the ship will be washed away by the slightest wind and waves. It crashed on the rocks, and there are many cliffs on the shore, making it difficult to climb, so it is not a good place to land. " At this time, the "Weiyuan" ship was sailing slowly along the coastline, and Bei Jinquan stayed at the helm because he was worried about the shoals. and reefs, he did not let the sailors steer. First mate Shen Renfa stood beside Bei Jinquan to help take care of him. Lin Yizhe listened to Bei Jinquan's words and nodded. He said nothing more and continued to observe the coast. When Wu Dating and Yang Zaiyuan heard what Bei Jinquan said about "the large group of troops landed", they understood the purpose of Lin Yizhe's question. They remembered that they went to greet Lin Yizhe when he first arrived at Jilong Port, and were later invited into the secret room by Lin Yizhe. After a lot of "enlightenment", I couldn't help but break out in cold sweat again. The two of them, who still only had a "view of the world" in their minds, never thought that the previous reports about "transforming the foreign people" would cause such a big trouble. As a Westernization official, Wu Dating didn't know much about the difference between "view of the world" and "view of the world", let alone Yang Zaiyuan. After scolding the two of them, Lin Yizhe cited previous examples. Only then did the two I suddenly realized that I couldn't help sweating through my clothes. Lin Yizhe, who is familiar with history, knows that in the first Opium War, the British army took three years to obtain only more than 80 square kilometers of Hong Kong; in the second Opium War, which lasted four years, the British only obtained 11 square kilometers of Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, and France. Not even an inch of land was gained. Both defeats were a great shame for the Qing court. From 1858 to 1860, there was no war between China and Russia. The Russians did not lose a single soldier, but they defrauded China of more than 1 million square kilometers of land. But the whole country of the Qing Dynasty was unaware of it, and it was also the old "view of the world" that was at work! Because just as Japan deliberately created the argument that "land has no owner", the Russian Muraviev also created the concept of "empty land" back then, claiming that "empty land" means land without an owner and does not belong to China. General Yishan of Heilongjiang had no idea of ??territorial sovereignty, so he reported to Emperor Xianfeng that the land ceded to Russia in the Treaty of Aihui was "empty land, now uninhabited." Xianfeng also had no idea of ??territorial sovereignty. What was imagining in his mind was entirely the means of pacifying the barbarians under the concept of "view of the world": "The barbarians can live in peace in the open space left outside the former settlement on the left bank of Heilongjiang River invited by the barbarian chief" And in According to Lin Yizhe, China now. The loss of territory and the reversal of right and wrong are secondary. The biggest hidden danger of the Qing Empire still comes from the isolation between the traditional "view of the world" and the modern "view of the world"! What he has to do now is to do his best to "educate" as many people as he can! At the very least, we must protect this beautiful island from the harm to it and the people living on this land. Suffering the ravages of invaders! "Are all the navy's ships dispatched?" Lin Yizhe put down his telescope and asked again. "My lord, the naval forces in all seaside areas of the island have been dispatched to patrol the coast. The naval forces stationed in Penghu have also been dispatched to conduct strict inspections of the sea surface and be alert to the entry and exit of Japanese ships." Wu Dating quickly replied. "Have there been any ships sent to this area?" Lin Yizhe asked. "Sent." Yang Zaiyuan replied, "It's just that the division ships are all lucky ships. They are slower and not as convenient as ships. This is to prevent the Japanese from escaping. They only patrol back and forth along the coast. We think we can meet them later. " As soon as Yang Zaiyuan finished speaking, the lookout whistle loudly reported: "Directly ahead! Found a ship!" The air on the flybridge suddenly became tense, and everyone with telescopes raised it and looked forward. go. In the distance on the sea, a sailboat appeared. The sailing ship must have also seen the "Weiyuan" ship, and then changed its course and sailed over. Lin Yizhe recognized this as a gunboat belonging to Taiwan's Lvying Navy. It was an old-fashioned fortune ship. It was considered the largest among the old Chinese navy. It had multiple gunports on both sides. The equipment is still the old muzzleloader iron cannon. Hanging on the mast is still the triangular red dragon tooth flag with gold background. Seeing that such a gunboat was out on a mission to capture the Japanese, Lin Yizhe was amused, but he couldn't help but sigh to himself. The naval gunboat slowed down and fired a salute toward the "Weiyuan". A ball of gunpowder smoke wrapped in a fireball quickly cut through the sea sky and spread out piece by piece on the quiet water. Seeing that the commander of the division ship fired a cannon salute out of cleverness, Yang Zaiyuan was startled and furious. Bei Jinquan suppressed laughter and nodded to First Officer Shen Renfa. Shen Renfa turned and left. Soon, the "Weiyuan" ship also fired a salute in return. "If the Japanese were on a ship, even if they discovered it, they wouldn't be able to pursue it."Right? "Lin Yizhe watched this old-fashioned division ship sailing slowly by and said. "My subordinates have given death orders to each division ship. If anyone escapes without stopping the ship for inspection, the gun will be fired immediately. "Yang Zaiyuan quickly replied. "Even if they run fast, they can't outrun the cannonballs. "Wu Dating also said on the side. "I guess the Japanese may have taken a sailboat instead of a ship. "Bei Jinquan said. "How can you see it? "Lin Yizhe asked. "The ship is too ostentatious, and most of the ship owners are outsiders. It is difficult to avoid people's attention. If the Japanese want to investigate deeply, they will definitely carry weapons to protect themselves. Once they encounter a foreign ship inspecting, they will leak the information. "Bei Jinquan said, "If it is a wooden sailing ship, such as a fishing boat or a cargo ship, it will be much more secretive. " "What you said makes sense. "Lin Yizhe nodded, looking at the old division ship that was gradually going away, and frowned. "Don't worry, sir, my subordinates have given orders that any ship that encounters a ship anchored on the coast of the place where it wants to go, no matter what the ship is, must be intercepted. Stop viewing. Yang Zaiyuan noticed the change in Lin Yizhe's expression and said quickly, "The Japanese can't escape even if they take a sailboat." " "That's very good. Lin Yizhe relaxed his brows slightly and turned his eyes to the coast again. At this time, no one on the "Weiyuan" ship thought that, as Bei Jinquan said, the Japanese were riding a sailboat this time. ¡°How long until we get to the coast? ! " Huashan Ziji yelled loudly at the helmsman in Japanese. The Chinese helmsman who was steering the helm just looked at him with a blank look on his face, not understanding why he was angry. " Huashan Ziji dragged a Chinese The translator yelled at him: ¡°You! Tell him! Ask him how long we have to float on this sea? "The translator rolled his eyes at him, came to the helmsman angrily, and asked him a few questions in Mandarin Chinese. The helmsman responded with a series of Hokkien dialects, listening to the conversation between the two of them like a chicken talking to a duck. , Huashan Ziji felt a deep sense of powerlessness all over his body. Ever since he boarded the Chinese wooden sailing boat they hired, Huashan Ziji had not felt smooth. In Liuyuan Qianguang, he personally went to the governor's office to ask Xu Run. After their passports were stamped and supplies were purchased, they began to worry about the ship. Since China has very strict control over entry and exit from Taiwan, illegal immigration is strictly prohibited except for large merchant ships and cargo ships. There were steamships entering and leaving Taiwan. After trying to hire steamships to enter Taiwan to no avail, Yanagihara Maemitsu could only turn his attention to Chinese fishing boats as a means of transportation for their small "tourist group" to cross the sea to Taiwan. After going through all kinds of twists and turns, Yanagihara Maemitsu finally hired a wooden sailing boat "Tongjie" specially used for smuggling between Taiwan and Fujian. However, after boarding the ship, Yanagihara Maemitsu and others discovered that they had neither " "Pass" is not "quick"! After the Japanese went out to sea in a boat, they had bad luck. First they encountered a storm. A Chinese crew member and a Japanese expedition team member fell into the sea and died. The owner of this boat, Wang Yongan, relied on his experience. Rich Lao Maozi, under his command, the "Tongjie" finally escaped from the hands of the Sea Dragon King, and did not want to encounter the anti-smuggling ship of the Fujian Customs when the weather was calm. Yanagihara Maemitsu and others were all shocked because they brought a lot of guns and ammunition to Taiwan for "tourism" this time to protect their own safety, and the "Sino-Japanese Amendment Treaty" clearly stipulated that the Japanese should be present. Weapons are not allowed in China. Once caught, the consequences would be disastrous. When the "Tongjie" saw the anti-smuggling ship, it ran away desperately. However, the wooden sailboat could not outrun the steamer. It was about to be overtaken by the anti-smuggling ship. The ship suddenly suffered a mechanical failure and was forced to stop. Only then did the "Tongjie" escape with its life, and the Japanese also escaped being caught. When the Japanese were secretly rejoicing, they discovered that the "Tongjie" had deviated. It turned out that the route Li Xiande took when he went to Taiwan, and the Chinese wanted to save trouble and did not plan to return to the original route. Instead, they planned to dump them on a random coast and leave. The Americans in the Japanese expedition After the guide Jackman argued with the Chinese ship owner and agreed to pay more rent, the money-minded Chinese returned the ship to its original route and sailed forward. ¡°He said, noon will definitely arrive! "The Chinese translator, who has been seasick these days, hurriedly said something to Huashan Ziji, and ran into his cabin without looking back. Huashan Ziji suppressed the anger in his heart and came to the bow of the ship, just in time to see Yanagihara Maemitsu and American guide Jackman were checking the terrain map there: ¡°Have you found the landing site? my friend? "Huashan Ziji walked to their side and asked Jackman in less proficient English. "The terrain here is relatively flat, and there are no reefs., which is where we landed last time. "Jackman pointed to a place on the topographic map and said. PS: I wish everyone a happy Mid-Autumn Festival! All the best! Please collect! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Please vote! Text Chapter 228 "Baga! Do you want to kill everyone?!" "Will there be Qing troops patrolling and guarding near here?" Yanagihara Maemitsu asked. After listening to Yanagihara Maemitsu's extremely layman's question, Jackman laughed heartily, and the big beard on his chest twitched: "Yagihara-kun, this is a place where barbarians roam, and there is no one to guard it. People from the Qing Dynasty don¡¯t want to come here.¡± Huashan Ziji also laughed after hearing Jackman¡¯s words. "You don't understand what I mean." Faced with their ridicule, Yanagihara Maemitsu's expression was still very calm, although he was very annoyed in his heart, "Of course the Qing Army will not guard here, but the ships of the Qing Navy, don't they? Won't you come to patrol?" "No, no." Jackman smiled and shook his head, "Unless there are special circumstances, such as when officials want to visit Shengfan's residential area, the ships of the Qing Navy never come. From here. And as far as we know, there is no permanent Qing navy in Taiwan. Their navy is stationed on the Penghu Islands, and the patrol ships here are rotated from Fuzhou, and there are only one or two. They are only responsible for patrolling near important ports and cannot come to this sea area. " "That's good." Hearing Jackman's answer, Yanagihara Mamitsu breathed a sigh of relief. "Tongjie" sailed on the endless sea for a while. At noon, the coast was exposed in the distance. "We're here!" Jackman shouted excitedly. Yanagihara Maeko picked up the telescope and looked at the lush coastline, unable to suppress his inner excitement. "This is Taiwan?" Huashan Ziji looked at the misty green mountains and green peaks, greed in his eyes unconsciously, and the expression on his face seemed to be seeing a naked woman lying in front of him. "What an undeveloped virgin land!" "The Qing government didn't know how to effectively develop and utilize such a good land. What a waste of resources!" Mizuno sighed. After learning that they had reached their destination, the other members of the "Shengfan Expedition Team" also ran from the cabin to the deck to watch. A few people, including Yanagihara Maemitsu and Kaguyama Shiki, were sighing there. Suddenly, a Chinese sailor serving as a lookout pointed in a direction and shouted loudly in Hokkien. "What's wrong with this guy? What is he shouting?" Huashan Ziji raised his head and frowned when he saw the Chinese sailor looking furious. Although Yanagihara Maemitsu couldn't understand what the Chinese was talking about, he knew that something bad might have happened, so he immediately turned his head and looked in the direction he was pointing, but the sea there and nearby was being covered by a group of people. Shrouded in rising white mist. Gen couldn't see what was there. Wang Yong'an, the owner of the "Tongjie", cursed and walked onto the deck with his clothes on. He heard the sailor's shouting, and a nervous look appeared on his face. He squinted his sleepy eyes and looked there for a while, but he didn't see anything. This is why. "What is he talking about? Captain?" Yanagihara Maemitsu called the interpreter. Ask him to translate his words to Wang Yongan. "He said he just saw the dragon flag! Damn it!" Wang Yongan spat heavily, grabbed a monocular telescope from a sailor, and looked towards the place where the sea fog rose. "What? Dragon flag?" Huashan Ziji was muttering, but was interrupted by Yanagihara Maemitsu. "Don't talk!" Yanagihara Maemitsu frowned and shouted, "Listen carefully, everyone, what's the sound!?" The deck suddenly became quiet, and everyone listened attentively to what was going on around them. Indeed. A strange "thud-thud-thud" sound came, and it seemed to be getting closer! This isthe sound of the ship's steam engine starting! Yanagihara Maemitsu realized what the Chinese sailor had just seen, and his expression suddenly changed. What happened next quickly confirmed his suspicion, a strong sea breeze blew. The white mist was blown away without a trace, and the shadow of a ship suddenly appeared where the white mist had just shrouded it! Yanagihara Maeko suddenly raised his telescope and looked at the ship. The first thing he saw. It's a red yellow dragon flag flying on the mast! "***! Why are there official ships here!" Wang Yongan yelled. The ship had obviously discovered the "Tongjie" and was heading here quickly. The shadow of the ship grew rapidly. After a while, Yanagihara's front light was able to clearly see the eye-catching golden double dragon emblem on the bow of the ship and the word "Fu Sheng" on the side without using a telescope. Of course, there is also the dark muzzle on the bow of the ship. This is a Chinese steam gunboat! "Boss! They are raising a letter flag and asking us to stop the ship! Otherwise, they will fire!" The Chinese sailor was shocked.? shouted in all kinds of ways. "Damn it! It's not that easy to catch me!" Wang Yong'an cursed and ran to the helm. He pushed the helmsman away and steered the helm himself. Under his control, the "Tongjie" violently He turned the boat around and headed to the other side. Because the boat turned too fast, the hull tilted at one point. Yanagihara Maemitsu and others were caught off guard, and they all staggered. It was difficult for them to stand firm without falling. Seeing that the "Tongjie" was about to escape, the Chinese gunboat accelerated and pursued it. Yanagihara looked through the telescope and saw a tall, broad-faced lieutenant officer wearing a black cloak standing on the flybridge giving orders. . Yanagihara Maeko moved the telescope down slightly and immediately saw several sailors operating cannons on the front deck of the gunboat called "Fusheng". Seeing that the black muzzle had been raised and aimed at him, as well as the sarcastic smile on the face of the Chinese gunner, Yanagihara Maemitsu's heart suddenly rose. The muzzle of the gun facing him instantly erupted with a dark red flame, accompanied by a large amount of white smoke. Immediately afterwards, Yanagihara Maemitsu heard the whistling sound of the shells breaking through the air. "Boom!" There was a loud noise, and a shell landed not far from the bow of the "Tongjie", stirring up a high water column. It was like a downpour, drenching everyone standing on the deck like a drowned rat. Hearing the sound of the cannon, Wang Yongan seemed to be frightened out of his wits. He suddenly let go of the rudder, huddled there with his head in his hands, and refused to get up again. Yanagihara wiped the water from his face and looked intently. He saw that the Chinese gunboat had launched two steam boats. On the boats were Chinese sailors wearing turbans and uniforms holding rifles. . What frightened Yanagihara Maemi even more was that there was a Gatling gun on the left side of the stern of each small boat! "Boss! They sent the boat over! They even brought the guys with them!" "Let's not run away! Stop the boat quickly! Stop the boat!" "Asshole!" Seeing that the Chinese captain actually ordered the boat to be stopped, Huashan Ziji couldn't help but cursed, He suddenly lifted up his clothes, pulled out an American "Smith" revolver from his waist, and pointed it at a small boat that was chasing him. "Mr. Huashan! What are you going to do?" Liuyuan Qianguang was shocked. He suddenly stepped forward, grabbed his hand holding the gun, and started snatching it from him. "Get out of the way!" Kawasaki Shiki pushed Yanagihara Qianguang hard. "Huashan-kun! Are you crazy?" Yanagihara Maemi was too anxious to grab his pistol, so he couldn't help shouting. "Get out of my way! The warriors of the Japanese Empire will never be prisoners of the Qing people and suffer their humiliation! They belong to the Japanese! Just pick up weapons and fight them!" Huashan Ziji jumped on his feet and hissed. Roaring, he tried several times to aim his revolver at the approaching Chinese boat, but was pushed away by Yanagihara Maemitsu. "Get out of here!" "Baga! Do you want to kill everyone?!" Yanagihara Maemitsu became angry. He suddenly raised his arm and slapped Kashan Shiki in the face. "Pah! Pah!" With two crisp sounds, two red fingerprints appeared on Huashan Ziji's face. Kashan Ziji felt a numbness on his face, and was stunned by the two hard slaps from Yanagihara Maemitsu. His eyes widened, and he stared blankly at Yanagihara Maiko, whose face was already distorted by anger, as if he couldn't believe that he had hit him. It wasn¡¯t until he felt a burning sting on his face that he was sure what he had suffered. "You!" The mad Kashan Shiki actually raised his gun and pointed it at Yanagihara Maeko's head! On the side, Mizuno Tsunoshi was shocked when he saw this. He suddenly flew forward and used all his strength to snatch the gun from Huashan Ziji's hand. Yanagihara Maemitsu looked at Kawasaki Shiki with disdain. He did not look at him again, but went straight to the side of the ship and looked at the approaching Chinese boat. The small boat quickly reached the "Tongjie". The Chinese sailors on the boat quickly pointed their Gatling guns at the "Tongjie". The sailors carrying rifles began to board the ship. They turned over quickly one by one. After getting on the deck, as soon as his feet landed on the ground, he raised his legal Xia Saibo rifle and pointed it at the people on the deck. Seeing the Chinese sailor¡¯s flashing muzzle pointing at him, Mizuno let go of his hands in fright, and the revolver he snatched fell to the deck. "My lord, have mercy on me! My lord, have mercy on me!" Wang Yongan knelt on the ground and kowtowed to the Chinese sailors. The other Chinese sailors also knelt down. The Chinese sailors ignored them, but raised their rifles and stared at the Japanese and an American in front of them. Yanagihara Maemitsu let out a heavy sigh. He looked at the Chinese sailors and walked slowly.After grabbing the revolver that originally belonged to Huashan Ziji, he flicked the barrel of the gun with his foot. The revolver slid along the smooth deck towards the Chinese sailors and stopped at the head of a lieutenant officer. At feet. "We will not resist. We are Japanese citizens. Please treat us in accordance with international law." Yanagihara said to the central official in relatively pure Chinese Mandarin without changing his expression. A look of surprise appeared on the lieutenant's face. He slowly leaned down, picked up the revolver, looked at it, and nodded. "In this case, please don't act rashly, otherwise people will die and it will be difficult to explain." ps: Don't keep saying that x and xx don't care about your life. If you don't believe it, dig up some ebony and try it? Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 229: Waiting for a long time The officer waved his hand, and the Chinese sailors stepped forward and gathered all the people on the deck in one place, then entered the cabin, brought everyone hiding in the cabin to the deck, and then began to search the ship. After a while, a sailor hurriedly ran up with an American-made "Remington" rifle in his hand. He quickly came to the officer, knelt on one knee, and presented the rifle to the officer with both hands. Seeing this rifle, the faces of Jackman, Tsunomi Mizuno and other Japanese people all changed color. Kaguyama Shiki's face turned livid, while Yanagihara Maemitsu still looked calm and calm. The lieutenant general frowned. He took the "Remington" and looked at it carefully. He looked at the Japanese and Americans in front of him and said sternly: "Take it away!" At this time, the Chinese gunboat had already approached. Perhaps because they thought the two steam boats could not carry so many people, the Chinese gunboat actually opened its mooring poles and built a "single-plank bridge" between the two ships! Seeing the "single-plank bridge" that was erected, the expressions of Huashan Ziji, Mizuno Tsun and other Japanese people changed. The American Jackman also looked horrified. Only Yanagihara Maeko appeared very calm. As if just to watch the Japanese joke, after the "single-plank bridge" was built, the Chinese sailors drove the Japanese to the gunboat. Seeing that the Japanese were cowering one by one, Yanagihara Mamitsu stepped forward first and walked onto the "single-plank bridge" facing the sea breeze. In the surprised eyes of all the Japanese, this Japanese who was obviously an official was not afraid at all. Step by step, we walked across the "single-plank bridge" and came to the deck of the gunboat. Seeing that Yanagihara Maemitsu was calmer than anyone else, Shiki Kayama, who felt that he was being robbed of the limelight, snorted and was the second to get on the single-plank bridge. As a Japanese soldier, he was trained to walk on such a single-plank bridge. Down, but in mid-air. There were undulating waves under his feet, which were undoubtedly much more dangerous than the military training grounds. Huashan Ziji suppressed the fear in his heart and carefully walked across the single-plank bridge. When he came to the deck of the Chinese gunboat, he discovered what was inside his coat. His shirt was soaked with sweat. With the good start of Yanagihara Maemitsu and Kaguyama Shiki, the other Japanese braved their courage and crossed the single-plank bridge one by one without any danger, and moved to the deck of the Chinese gunboat. After all the Japanese and Americans as well as the Chinese on the "Tongjie" were transferred to the Chinese gunboat, several sailors from the Chinese gunboat came to the sailboat. Begin mooring operations. When Yanagihara Maemitsu came to the deck of the Chinese gunboat, the first thing he saw was the captain of the Chinese gunboat sitting on the chair. This captain is tall and tall, with thick eyebrows and powerful eyes. It was daunting. His eyes slowly swept across several Japanese people. When his eyes fell on Huashan Ziji, Huashan Ziji couldn't help but shudder. Next to the captain, crouched a huge giant dog. This dog¡¯s fur is black at the top and yellow at the bottom. It has a short muzzle and a flat forehead, and its eyes are as bright as lightning. It looks very much like the black-backed shepherd dog in Europe, except that its semi-erect ears are half drooped toward the front of the head, which means that this is a typical "field dog" from China (i.e., Chinese Pastoral Dog). Dog, commonly known as "local dog" or "Shiba Inu"). I saw the Japanese boarding the ship. The giant dog immediately changed from a crouching position to a semi-standing position, with its mouth slightly open, eyes widened, and a low growl. The Chinese sailors behind it hurriedly tightened the chain to prevent it from jumping towards the Japanese. "Taiyang! Don't make trouble!" the Chinese sailor whispered to it. The giant dog named "Sun" shook its neck. The iron chain was broken loudly, and the others such as Kaguyama Shiki, Mizuno Tsuruto and others couldn't help showing a look of fear, while Yanagihara Maemitsu stared at the giant dog with great interest, seeming to have forgotten where he was. where. The lieutenant general who led the arrest team came forward and reported to the captain. The Chinese captain's eyes suddenly became extremely sharp. He slowly stood up from his chair and came to these uninvited people. In front of the "guests", he looked at them. ¡°You still don¡¯t kneel down when you see Mr. Deng!¡± A Chinese sailor shouted loudly when he saw the Japanese and Americans standing without kneeling. When Wang Yongan and his men heard this, they all fell to their knees and kowtowed as if they were smashing garlic. The Japanese and Americans did not kneel. The Chinese sailor was furious and stepped forward, raising the butt of his gun, and was about to hit Yanagihara Maemitsu's knee, but the captain surnamed Deng waved his hand and motioned for him to stand down. Yanagihara Maemitsu bowed deeply to the captain surnamed Deng. Seeing this, the rest of the Japanese also followed him in bowing to the captain. Except for Kaguyama Shiki, even the American Jackman also followed. bow. "Maemitsu Yanagihara, deputy envoy of the Japanese Empire to the Qing Dynasty, has met Master Deng." Maemitsu Yanagihara stood up straight, looked at the Chinese captain in front of him, and announced his identity in Chinese Mandarin. "As expected, it's Mr. Yanagihara. I'm glad to meet you." The Chinese captain smiled kindly.He smiled and slightly bowed his hand to Liuyuan Qianguang as a return gift, "Deng Shichang, the gunboat commander of the Fujian Shipbuilding Navy of the Qing Dynasty, 'Fu Sheng', has been waiting for Mr. Liuyuan for a long time." Deng Shichang actually said "I have been waiting for a long time." Yanagihara Maemitsu was stunned for a moment, and then he immediately understood. At this time, Lin Yizhe's smiling face at the dock suddenly appeared in his mind. "Damn you guy!" Only then did Yanagihara Maemitsu understand why Lin Yizhe let him go so happily, and couldn't help but cursed fiercely in his heart. "According to the trade treaty signed between your country and our country, people from your country are not allowed to bring weapons to our country." Deng Shichang's voice became more severe. "Since you have breached the contract, Deng has to deal with it impartially." He did not wait for Liuyuan to come before him. Guang answered, came to Wang Yongan and others, gave them a cold look, and said solemnly: "Tie them up!" The Chinese sailors responded in unison, stepped forward and kicked Wang Yongan and others to the ground, and tied them with ropes. The five flowers are tied up. "Twenty lashes for each!" Deng Shichang said sternly. "My lord, have mercy on me! My lord, have mercy on me! -" Upon hearing that they were about to be whipped, Wang Yongan and others all screamed like pigs. "Master Deng! I hired them! Please don't abuse them!" Yanagihara Maemitsu was startled and hurriedly stopped him. Deng Shichang ignored Yanagihara Maemitsu's words, but turned around and returned to the chair to sit down without looking at Yanagihara Maemitsu. Yanagihara Maemitsu was about to step forward to stop him, but was stopped by two strong Chinese sailors. The Chinese sailors began to execute Wang Yongan and others. After a while, the deck was filled with the sound of whips and the screams of the victims crying for their fathers and mothers. Seeing the bruised appearance of the beaten Chinese, Yanagihara Maemitsu could not help but turn his head. "He just said he would be waiting for us for a long time. Did he already know that we were coming" Mizuno Tsunade whispered to him in Japanese. I had clearly heard what Deng Shichang said to Yanagihara Maemitsu just now, and I was muttering to myself. At this time, I expressed my suspicion to Yanagihara Maemitsu. Yanagihara Maeko nodded and turned his gaze to the pale-faced Kashan Shiki. Huashan Ziji felt Liuyuan Qianguang's mocking gaze and tilted his head to one side, not looking at him. After the execution, the Chinese sailors dragged Wang Yongan and others down like dead dogs. Then the Chinese sailors came forward and drove all the Japanese except Yanagihara Maemitsu and Jackman into a bottom cabin for detention. "Mr. Yanagihara has a special status, so he deserves special care." Deng Shichang looked at the somewhat stunned Yanagihara Maemitsu and the overwhelmed Jackman, and said calmly, "As for this white gentleman, I still have something to ask him." Jackman obviously also understands some Chinese Mandarin. When Deng Shichang said this, the horrific scene of Wang Yongan and others being whipped suddenly appeared in front of his eyes, and he couldn't help shouting: "I am a citizen of the United States of America! You have no rights." Interrogate me!" Deng Shichang came to Jackman and stared at him. Jackman did not dare to meet his eyes and lowered his head in fear. "Do you know how our country deals with people who commit espionage crimes?" Hearing the word "spy", Jackman thought of the maps he brought with him, and suddenly cold sweat rolled down his forehead. "Take Mr. Yanagihara down. Give him a private room." Deng Shichang ignored Jackman, but turned to the officer beside him and ordered. The lieutenant general responded and stepped forward to make a "please" gesture to Yanagihara Maeko. Yanagihara Maemitsu sighed inwardly, nodded, and walked forward with the lieutenant officer. Two Chinese sailors carrying rifles followed behind him. After entering the cabin where he was imprisoned, the lieutenant officer locked the door, leaving Yanagihara Maemitsu alone in a daze. The current Yanagihara Maeko can be said to be extremely depressed. He could not believe that this reconnaissance activity supported by the government and carefully arranged by himself would have such a result. Jackman had clearly promised that there would never be a Qing ship here, but why did they encounter a Qing warship as soon as they arrived at their destination? ??Could it be that they have foresight? Or did this operation leak the news from the beginning? impossible? Recalling the clues in what the Chinese captain Deng Shichang said just now, Yanagihara Maemitsu's eyes unknowingly resurfaced the smile on his face when he met Lin Yizhe at the dock. And the way he looked at himself and his companions That look In an instant, several thoughts flashed through Yanagihara Maeko's mind like sparks!   Could it be that he knew his purpose of going to Taiwan at the dock? ! Did he recognize the identity of Huashan Ziji hidden among his entourage from the beginning? Or did he see the clues from those passports? And he deliberately arranged for his men to let him go, was it just to catch him when he arrived at his destination? If this is the case, then this person¡¯s insight and methods are too terrifying ps: My thoughts after watching the New Divine Condor: If I were Yang Guo, I would marry Guo Fu, find Lu Wushuang to be the mistress, and then ask Xiao Longnu to take his place. I take care of the kids. Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 230 Deng Shichang in his youth "Sir, look at this. [This article comes from]" On the flying bridge of the gunboat "Fusheng" that was returning home, the Chinese Navy officer who led the team to board the "Tongjie" to carry out the arrest¡ª¡ªNavy leader Wang Sixiao He handed a thick paper bag into Deng Shichang's hands and said, "This is full of maps." Deng Shichang took the paper bag, opened it, took out the map inside and looked at it for a few times, then frowned. "Bring that American to my cabin." Deng Shichang handed over the command to the first officer, gave the order, and quickly got off the flybridge. When the anxious Jackman was brought into Deng Shichang's room, the first thing he saw was the giant dog named "Sun" crouching next to Deng Shichang's chair. Seeing Jackman come in, "The Sun" straightened up suddenly and let out a low roar. It stared hard at Jackman, and its muscles tightened, as if it would pounce forward and tear Jackman to pieces as long as its owner gave the order. Deng Shichang noticed the frightened expression on Jackman's face, smiled slightly, stretched out his hand and patted "The Sun" gently on the head. "The Sun" stopped roaring, became quiet, and lay on the ground again, but his eyes kept staring. By Jackman. "Mr. Jackman, please sit down." Deng Shichang pointed to a chair opposite and said in English. Hearing that the Chinese captain in front of him actually spoke extremely fluent and pure English, Jackman's eyes widened and his face was filled with surprise. He finally came to his senses and sat down on the chair. "Mr. Jackman, you said you are an American, so please tell me, where is your hometown?" Deng Shichang looked at him and asked. "FVirginia." Jackman hesitated before replying. "Have you been to Taiwan before?" Deng Shichang asked again. "Comebeen here." "When was it?" "The year before last." "Who did you come with?" "I was an attach¨¦ of Mr. Charles William Legendre (Li Xiande) at the time. Accompanying me He entered the territory of Taiwan's indigenous people and negotiated with them. "What is your purpose in coming to Taiwan this time?" "I personally have no purpose. I am just hired by the Japanese to serve as their guide." "Then tell me, what is the purpose of the Japanese coming here?" Deng Shichang said, suddenly standing up from the chair, and the "Sun" at his feet seemed to notice the strangeness of his master, and he also stood up. . "I don't know." Jackman muttered in reply. "Mr. Jackman, tell me, what is this map used for?" Deng Shichang's voice suddenly turned stern, and he suddenly pulled out a map from a book on the table. Shake it off in front of Jackman. Jackman recognized the map and was stunned for a moment. "Mr. Jackman, I know you are an American. According to the treaty between your country and our country, you enjoy diplomatic immunity." Deng Shichang looked at him coldly. "However, I would like to remind you that according to the public laws of all nations, foreigners who have committed espionage crimes are not included." Jackman's body began to tremble violently, and he was about to fall from his chair. "The existence of these maps has clearly told me the facts." Deng Shichang looked at Jackman. As if looking at a dead person, "According to the public law of all nations, your act of leading the way to the Japanese and helping them smuggle them has constituted the crime of espionage. And the crime of espionage is punishable by death." "No! - You can't treat me like this. ! I protest! I want to see the consul of our country!" Jackman shouted in horror. "If you don't tell the purpose of the Japanese trip, you won't be able to see the consul of your country." Deng Shichang sneered, "You can't even think of walking out of this room alive!" Accompanied by Deng Shichang's cold words. "The Sun" roared again at Jackman. "I'll tell you everything! Tell you everything!" Jackman finally collapsed. Deng Shichang stood up, opened the door, and called for the clerk. Start recording Jackman's confession. After the confession was recorded, Deng Shichang took one look and immediately ordered the ship to sail at full speed to Jilong Port. Lin Yizhe had already returned to Ji Chong Port on the "Weiyuan" ship. As soon as he got off the ship, he went to visit Cai Yue who was ill. At this time, Caiyue had taken the medicine and her spirits were gradually improving. Lin Yizhe felt relieved and was talking to her when Wu Dating hurriedly came to see her. "Sir! I've caught you!" Wu Dating said excitedly as soon as he entered the door. Lin Yizhe nodded, told Caiyue to take a good rest, and then rushed to the port with Wu Dating.  "Where was it caught?" Lin Yizhe asked. "It's the coast of Langqiao that your Excellency mentioned. They were already preparing to dock at that time, and our navy's gunboat 'Fusheng' just arrived and captured them in one fell swoop." Wu Dating said. "Did they resist? Are there any casualties?" Lin Yizhe asked again. "They were trying to escape at that time and fired artillery fire to stop our gunboat." Wu Dating said, "There were no casualties." "That's very good." Lin Yizhe felt a big stone fall in his heart when he heard Wu Dating's answer. "As your Excellency said, we cannot rely on the wooden sailboats of the Green Camp Navy to catch these Japanese." Wu Dating said, "Your Majesty had a clever plan and arranged a few ships in critical places, and it worked. It should be noted that the Japanese sailed on It was a smuggling boat. Although it was also a sailing boat, it ran faster than the navy's wooden sailing boat. If it hadn't been for the 'Fu Sheng', they would have really escaped. " Lin Yizhe thought of the boat he was on along the coast. The green camp navy sailboat they encountered could not help but reveal a wry smile. ?? Strive to sweep these things into the trash heap of history as soon as possible! When Lin Yizhe arrived at the dock, the "Fusheng" ship had already docked. Lin Yizhe saw Yanagihara Maemitsu and others being escorted by Chinese sailors. He laughed secretly in his heart, but another look had appeared on his face. "Oh! Isn't this Mr. Yanagihara?" "Mr. Lin, I didn't expect that we would meet here again." Yanagihara Mamitsu smiled bitterly. "Mr. Liuyuan, this is" Lin Yizhe was waiting for the drama to continue, but he didn't want anyone to give him this chance. "The gunboat tube leader Deng Shichang is marked as 'Fusheng'. See you, sir!" Deng Shichang stepped forward to greet Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but trembled slightly when he heard the three words "Deng Shichang". What? Deng Shichang? ??The leader of the "Fusheng" ship is actually Deng Shichang? Lin Yizhe turned his head and looked at the hero in front of him who had become an immortal monument to the Chinese navy in the original historical time and space. Tears flashed in the corners of his eyes. Deng Shichang noticed the excited expression on Lin Yizhe's face and couldn't help being stunned. At this time, the "Sun" held by a sailor suddenly barked several times before Lin Yizhe came back to his senses. Seeing Deng Shichang¡¯s dog (probably not the original one in history), Lin Yizhe couldn¡¯t help but think of a past event in the original historical time and space. In his original era, whether in the field of history or among the people, when the three generations of angry youths, old, middle and young, talked about the Beiyang Navy in the late Qing Dynasty, they were always used to using their "guiding ideas" of "corrupt military discipline and low quality". The so-called moral standards in their minds preconceivedly weaved some unreasonable accusations for the Beiyang Navy's failure in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894. In their minds, as long as you fail, whatever you do will become the source of your failure and the reason for blame. Ever since, in the mouths of the "Qing Yi" and others who have been running from the late Qing Dynasty to the present, the coats and trousers of the Beiyang sailors were hung on the thick barrels. You can reach out and touch the muzzle more than three meters above the ground and can It was found that there was "dust" inside (the original rumor was spread by Ogasawara Changsei, who pretended to be the "Jinguchi" of Heihachiro Togo). But this kind of slanderous statement made by the Japanese purely to smear the Beiyang Navy was spread through me. This group of Chinese people who believe that they are sworn in with the Japanese invaders have made their propaganda known to everyone, and they adhere to their fanatical "patriotism" and criticize the "patriots" who fought desperately to protect their ancestors. Here we have inadvertently accomplished what the Japanese and traitors dreamed of doing - which is a great irony for the country, the nation and the navy). Even the loyal dog "Sun" of the national hero Deng Shichang has become an angry youth. The subject of much discussion! For a time, "mainstream media" such as Renmin.com BBS and Wen Report were full of curses: "What kind of person is Ding Ruchang's subordinate Deng Shichang, who everyone admires very much? He commanded the warship to attack when the warship was about to be sunk. The Yoshino was hit and sunk by the Yoshino's torpedo. It was strange that he and his dog were doing this on a battlefield filled with artillery fire. From the emotional point of view, they stayed for a long time. It seems that our General Deng Shichang often walks his dog on the warship. And others are not surprised, but they think it is Fengya who is meeting now. When I went there, I was leading two dogs, and I was afraid that I would lose my official position soon. But in the eyes of Mr. Ding, he was not surprised" "The 'righteous dogs' and 'spiritual mastiffs' here show that Deng Shichang. It is true that we have kept pets and walked dogs on warships. According to Mr. Jiang Ming, keeping dogs on warships is not allowed by the "Beiyang Navy Regulations". It can be seen that the so-called "righteous dogs" and "spiritual mastiffs" here are not allowed. Deng Shichang's illegal behavior cannot be covered up" "?Think about it, looking at the navies of various countries in the world, I am afraid that no country¡¯s navy allows its generals to keep dogs on board ships! Warships are used for combat. Although officials are required to live on the ship, after all, this is a place for combat, not for entertainment. As a commander, Deng kept dogs on the ship, which shows that he was not a good general. Deng can be regarded as the best general in the Beiyang Navy. Even if he is so, other generals and soldiers are even more corrupt. How can such a navy be invincible? You can see the leopard through the pipe. From Deng's raising of dogs on the warships, we can have an understanding of the military situation of the Beiyang Navy and its combat capabilities. ¡­¡± Text Chapter 231: Needle-pointed Maimang What they said sounded righteous and logical, but to the ears it sounded like there was some truth to it. The presence of pets such as cats and dogs on a modern navy warship is indeed a serious violation of discipline. How can such a solemn and sacred place such as a warship be allowed to be defiled by cats and dogs? Then, a logic formed: since cats and dogs are now prohibited on warships, then the appearance of the "Sun" on the Beiyang Navy's most cutting-edge warship "Zhiyuan" is simply blasphemy to the navy, and the owner of the dog happens to be Beiyang The leader among the naval officers¡ªnational hero and named admiral Deng Shichang! Then another logic comes from this: since Deng Shichang, a leading officer of the Beiyang Navy and known for his strict military management, ignored military discipline, then the military discipline of the entire Beiyang Navy can be imagined. The answer to be proved in the end is nothing more than It was the "mainstream historical view" that was "great, glorious and correct" that "the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894 was defeated not by equipment, but by the poor quality of the officers and soldiers of the Beiyang Navy." This is in line with the concept of "people's role comes first" that has been instilled in people for a long time. Lin Yizhe had heard about the discussions about Deng Shichang and the "Sun" dog in various media before. He didn't take it seriously at first, thinking that it was just a mayfly. How could he shake the towering tree of "national hero"? But the development of things later was far from being as simple as he imagined - in the later generations with highly developed online media, nothing is impossible. In an era when information sources are highly convenient and diversified, the people's interpretation and cognitive abilities have not improved as quickly as the rapid expansion of data sources. The consequence is that even nonsense can cause widespread confusion among the people. Influence - A large group of "people's masses" and "patriotic youth" on the Internet strongly demanded that the "relevant departments" of Weihai City remove the "Sun" dog in the bronze statue of Deng Shichang! Fortunately, not everyone is so easily fooled. Many people used practical actions to defend the reputation of Deng Shichang and the "Sun Dog". History enthusiasts, led by the Naval History Research Society, cited a large number of examples and historical photos to let people know. People came to know about the same period as Deng Shichang or even later days. Besides sailors, there is nothing else walking on the decks of warships of navies around the world. The navigator Magellan once said: "Loneliness, despair, and sustenance are synonymous with sailors." In order to relieve their emotions and liven up the atmosphere on the ship, many sailors brought animals to the warships, which gradually evolved into a tradition. By the 19th century, keeping pets on warships had become a common practice in navies around the world. Moreover, the pets kept are no longer limited to cats and dogs used for catching rats. Rabbits, monkeys, antelopes, cows, eagles, chickens, parrots and even bears, tigers, lions, leopards and other animals have also appeared in various countries. On a navy warship. It is actually quite normal for Deng Shichang to keep dogs on the "Zhiyuan" ship. In a wartime crisis-ridden sea, the role played by these shipboard pets cannot be underestimated. They soothed the hearts of officers and soldiers who had been tortured by war and longed for a normal life. It improves morale and its status is comparable to that of a military chaplain. As long as you understand the feelings of those crew members who are walking on the line of life and death, no one will think that there is anything wrong with keeping pets on warships. But in later generations of China, there will be people who make trouble with Deng Shichang and his loyal dog "Sun" in order to achieve the purpose of being new and sensational. At that time, the pet cow on the flagship "Matsushima" of the Japanese Combined Fleet, the eagle on the "Takachiho" and the parrot on the "Akitsusu" were completely ignored. Thinking of the unwarranted slander that Deng Shichang and his pet dog suffered in later generations, and thinking of the accusations against him by the so-called "Scholar Qingyi" since time travel, Lin Yizhe felt sad and angry. "Since I have traveled to this era, if I don't uproot you old ancestors like you bullshit angry youths, I won't have the surname Lin!" "Sir, please look at this." Deng Shichang said, stepping forward to present Jackman's confession. Lin Yizhe pretended to say "hmm". Continue the play just now. He took a look at the confession, and his expression slowly darkened. Of course Yanagihara Maemitsu noticed the change in Lin Yizhe's expression, but he didn't mean to panic, he just smiled faintly. Waiting for Lin Yizhe to leave. "Mr. Yanagihara, I'm afraid you didn't come to Taiwan for sightseeing, right?" Lin Yizhe said solemnly. "Then what does Mr. Lin think we are here for?" Yanagihara Maemitsu laughed and asked. "How dare you deceive me. Sneak across without authorization to explore the dangerous terrain. Surveying and mapping, how audacious!" Lin Yizhe said in a stern voice, "Aren't you afraid of beheading?" "Mr. Lin, I want to correct something. First, we We did not sneak into Taiwan without permission, but applied to the Prime Minister's Office of your country and got approval. You have also seen our passports. All the procedures are complete and we have not violated the relevant laws of your country. The map brought by Mr. Jackman, the guide, is fromWhat the United States obtained was not obtained through surveying and mapping in Taiwan. These maps come from legitimate sources. "Maemitsu Yanagihara was not intimidated by Lin Yizhe, but spoke in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "Thirdly, the reason why we boarded an unlicensed Chinese sailing ship is because we are not familiar with the ship conditions and navigation routes here, and we suffered. The people of your country have been deceived. It¡¯s not that we intentionally wanted to sneak across. " "Mr. Yanagihara is indeed very eloquent! Lin Yizhe sneered, "But you carry so many munitions and surveying and mapping tools. How can Mr. Yanagihara explain it?" " "The reason why we carry weapons is to protect our own safety. As the governor, Mr. Lin should know about the Ryukyu boat people who suffered a shipwreck the year before last and drifted to Taiwan, where they were killed by Ichiban. According to what we learned from your Prime Minister¡¯s Office, it is difficult for your government to guarantee the safety of foreigners in Taiwan, so we carry weapons. Yanagihara Mamitsu replied, "I know that this should be a violation of the treaty signed between your country and our country, but I remind Mr. Lin that the part of this treaty regarding the carrying of weapons is considered by our government to be unfair. It is just for The friendship between the two countries led to the ratification of this treaty. When I come to your country this time, an important mission is to seek to correct these unreasonable contents. " Seeing Yanagihara Maemitsu's eloquent answers, Mizuno Tsumugi's eyes were full of admiration, while Kawasama Shiki just looked at the conversation with a gloomy face because he couldn't understand Chinese. "As for those surveying and mapping tools. , it is purely for the purpose of scientific investigation. Please do not worry too much, Mr. Lin, so as not to cause misunderstandings and hinder the friendship between the two countries. " "Hmph! Mr. Yanagihara¡¯s lies are really watertight! Lin Yizhe waved Jackman's confession in his hand and said coldly, "But your guide, the American Jackman, has already confessed that you came to explore the route into the land in order to raise troops in the future. Take revenge on the people! " Lin Yizhe said, staring closely into Yanagihara Maeko's eyes. "I would like to ask Mr. Lin to pay attention that we are not retaliating against them, but giving them a certain punishment so that they will not do anything to harm the Japanese people again. Japanese citizens were killed by Ichiban in Taiwan, but your government's jurisdiction does not reach the Ichiban tribe and is unable to punish the murderers. Isn't this your government's fault? I really want to know how your government would behave if your people were killed in Taiwan? Is it too late? Yanagihara Maemitsu met Lin Yizhe's gaze, but his face still looked very humble, "Your government cannot protect the lives of its own people and foreigners, but the Japanese government will not do this." Since your government cannot punish Sheng Fan, then the government will punish them. " "Bold! Lin Yizhe was furious, "The entire territory of Taiwan is within the territory of our country!" If you dare to send troops, it is an act of war! " "I would also like to remind Mr. Lin that our crime of punishing Sheng Fan was approved by the Yamen of your country's Prime Minister. "Facing Lin Yizhe's rebuke, Yanagihara Mamitsu smiled slightly and took out the trump card he had already prepared, "I have consulted Mr. Dong Xun and Mr. Mao Changxi, two ministers of your Prime Minister's Yamen, on this matter. Mr. Mao Changxi The answer is: 'If you ask whether you are guilty or not, let your country handle it. ¡¯ That is to say, we agree with the Japanese government to send troops to punish Shengfan. Therefore, we believe that your country has agreed to the actions of our government, and our country has fulfilled its obligation to inform. If you have any questions, you can ask the Prime Minister¡¯s Office of your country for clarification. " Hearing Liuyuan Qianguang's answer, Lin Yizhe and Deng Shichang's faces suddenly changed color. "As brothers, as Futai, we have the responsibility to protect the land and tranquilize the people, and we will never allow you to do this! Lin Yizhe stared at Liuyuan Qianguang and said coldly, "Taiwan is under the rule of Fujian, and the Taiwan-Penghu defense brothers have unshirkable responsibilities!" If your country wants to raise an army to investigate crimes, it must pass my level! " "I just said that our country's sending troops to interrogate the guilty was approved by the Yamen of your country's Prime Minister. Lord Lin said this, did he want to disobey the imperial court's order? " Liuyuan Qianguang looked at the furious Lin Yizhe, and his face changed slightly. "The Prime Minister's Office can't control Fujian's defense. Even if it raises troops to investigate crimes, it won't be the turn of the small country of Rituoer! Lin Yizhe said solemnly, "The Prime Minister's Yamen must be the Prime Minister's Yamen of the Qing Dynasty, and it must only obey the emperor's orders!" Lin takes care of the governor of Fujian and ensures the safety of the people in Taiwan and the Taiwan Strait. This is the emperor's order! Lin only obeyed the emperor's orders and would not obey anything else without the emperor's will! ¡± Hearing that Lin Yizhe¡¯s answer was full of contempt for Japan, Yanagihara Maemitsu couldn¡¯t help being stunned. PS: According to the Daily Mail, British scientists have shown that if there are no asteroid impacts and other events that drastically change the environment, the earth will be suitable for human habitation. There are about 17.5 billion years left. The habitability of a planet is mainly related to factors such as its temperature, the appropriate distance of the planet from the star, and the presence of water, so renters are advised to shorten this time.Don¡¯t sign the rent for too long. Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 232 Everyone is "busy" Yanagihara Zenmitsu wanted to retort, but suddenly realized the purpose of his trip, and stopped the sarcastic words behind him. "Master Lin, please calm down. What I just said is just a reasonable inference, not reality." Yanagihara Maemitsu laughed, "Master Lin, don't be so excited, right?" Seeing Yanagihara Maemitsu's tone softened again , Deng Shichang and Wu Dating couldn't turn this corner for a while, and they were stunned for a moment. The anger on Lin Yizhe's face did not dissipate because of Yanagihara Maemitsu's understatement. He stared closely into Yanagihara Maemitsu's eyes, and his angry gaze was gradually replaced by vigilance. "Our government's plan to raise troops to hold criminals accountable is just an idea so far and has not been implemented. Sir Lin, please rest assured." Yanagihara Maemitsu said, "I will also convey Mr. Lin's objections to our government. Our government will definitely be cautious. Consider Mr. Lin's opinion." The anger on Lin Yizhe's face softened slightly, but he still did not speak. "I was a little emotional just now. If I have offended Mr. Lin, please forgive me." "Mr. Lin is here to protect the people of Taiwan, and I am also for the safety of the Japanese people. Our intentions are the same, please Mr. Lin understands. Mr. Lin, please be more careful about the Japanese nationals!" Yanagihara Maemitsu said, bowing deeply to Lin Yizhe. "I will handle the matter of the detained boat people from your country with all my heart, Mr. Liuyuan, so you can rest assured." Lin Yizhe's expression gradually softened when he saw Liuyuan's former submission, but there was still a coldness in his words, "However, Mr. Liuyuan these days Japan, you should think more about yourself!" "Bringing weapons into the country is indeed a violation of the treaty, and I am to blame!" Yanagihara Maemitsu bowed again. "You have caused trouble to Mr. Lin! I hereby solemnly apologize to Mr. Lin!" "There is no need to apologize." Lin Yizhe waved his hand, "When your people break the law, everything should be handled in accordance with the treaty and the public laws of all nations." After Lin Yizhe finished speaking, he turned around and walked away, never looking at Liuyuan Qianguang again. Deng Shichang glared at Liuyuan Qianguang for a while, and Wu Dating followed Lin Yizhe. Yanagihara Maeko looked at Lin Yizhe's leaving figure and let out a long sigh. He took out his handkerchief and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Yagihara-kun. Why do you need to tell him the truth and anger him?" Mizuno Jun came to Yanagihara Maemitsu and asked cautiously. "Do you think he doesn't know what we are going to do?" Yanagihara Maemitsu sneered, his eyes still not leaving Lin Yizhe's back. "You mean, he knows everything about us? Liuyuan-kun?" Mizuno asked in shock. "Since we arrived in Fuzhou, all our actions are under his control. But we don't know it ourselves." Yanagihara Maemitsu turned around and said slowly, "We have all been fooled by him!" " Stop trying to hide your incompetence!" Huashan Ziji said with a sneer, "It is a coward's behavior to attribute your failure to the strength of the enemy!" "Huashan Jun, do you still think that Lin Yizhe is just the empress dowager of the Qing Dynasty? With the emperor's jester?" Yanagihara Maiko looked at Huashan Ziji. His eyes were full of disdain and contempt, "If you still have this idea now, I really have nothing to say. If a person persists in his own stupidity, no one else can help him." "Asshole!" Huashan Ziji pounced forward and tried to punch Yanagihara Maeko with old punches. But he was stopped by Mizuno Tsumugi and several Japanese people. Yanagihara Maemitsu no longer paid attention to Kashan Shiki's abuse. At this time, his thoughts had turned to the aftermath of this incident. After Lin Yizhe left, Yanagihara Maemitsu and others were taken to Tateyi and placed under house arrest. Although all the equipment of this reconnaissance expedition team has been confiscated by the Chinese. However, some daily necessities and personal belongings have been reserved. In the room where he was kept alone, he looked around and saw no one around. Yanagihara Maemitsu took out his pencil and wrote in his diary a report about what he saw during this trip to be submitted to the Japanese government: "the new warships of the Qing Navy are very advanced in performance, with powerful artillery and extremely high speed. I I have seen warships built by the Mawei Shipyard under the Fujian Shipbuilding Bureau of the Qing Dynasty. There are large fast gunboats of more than 2,000 tons and small gunboats of several hundred tons. They were all built by Chinese workers under the guidance of French technicians. The quality is as good as the ships built by European shipyards. Unlike the old armies that were equipped with shabby wooden sailing ships, the Qing sailors who drove these warships were also very good. They were all very well trained and had strong combat effectiveness. According to my observation, among the maritime armed forces of the Qing Dynasty, the Fujian Shipping Navy, which is composed entirely of new steam warships, is the real navy, and it is the real opponent of the Imperial Navy. Some warships of this fleet are now stationed. in Taiwan, and its commander, the Fujian Agent??Fu Lin Yizhe is a determined man. He understands our intentions and has made up his mind to defend Taiwan. Based on the above situation, I believe that it is unwise and risky to take military action against Taiwan at this time" As if he was deliberately going against Yanagihara Maemitsu, Kawasaki Shiki was locked in a dark and damp basement. He was also writing a report to the Japanese government about this operation and his experiences in China, and the content of his report was completely contrary to what Yanagihara Maemitsu said: "the Qing Navy only has a few steamships. , ships usually used to hunt pirates and smugglers, their tonnage is not large, and the sailors who drive them have received certain training, but it is extremely limited. ¡­The Qing navy¡¯s combat-capable warships were not only small in number, but also scattered along the country¡¯s long coastline. Before Yanagihara Maemitsu revealed the purpose of our operation to the Qing officials, they did not notice it at all In Taiwan, there are no guards on the coast of the areas where Isaiah infested, and patrol ships rarely come here. That area is available for landing. There are many locations, and there are no obstacles for large troops to land. The Qing Army has very few troops capable of fighting, no more than 100,000 people. Now most of them are fighting in the northwest region, and the defense in the coastal areas is extremely empty. The defense of Taiwan Island is even more lax. Many forts are not guarded at all, and the cannons on them are rusted. I think that with only a force of 3,000 people and the cover and support of a small number of naval ships, we can incorporate the entire island of Taiwan into the empire's territory" At about the same time, Lin Yizhe was also drafting a memorial to the Prime Minister's Office. Manuscript: "In order to comply with the order and sail to Taiwan for a separate patrol, and to prevent the Japanese from spying, I request you to transfer the army from the east to prepare for the North and South Haikou to respond. I respectfully leave the secret and pray for the Holy Spirit." " "It is a clear violation of the peace treaty to investigate the Japanese envoys' smuggling across the Taiwan Strait, using a beautiful woman as a guide, and secretly entering the area to investigate. The minister captured him and argued with the envoy Liuyuan Qianguang based on his reasoning. The envoy continued to borrow words and used cunning words, saying that he had the permission of Mao and Dong, the two ministers of the Prime Minister's Yamen, and said that "it is up to your country to ask whether he is guilty or not." His intentions were extremely ulterior. I was very surprised when I heard this. There are not many land and sea troops in Taiwan. The seaports are closely connected and people are needed for defense. I would like to mobilize troops and horses from all over the country to come to Taiwan to consolidate their power and prevent any conspiracy" Lin Yizhe prepared the memorial. , checked it was correct, copied it and sent it out. He thought for a while, counted the days with his fingers, took the letter paper and quill, and began to write a letter to Da Shibo, the chief engineer of the shipbuilding administration. "I." I need you to immediately revise the designs of the two warships currently under construction. The current situation urgently requires strengthening the firepower of these two warships. I request that the original 140mm cannons on both sides be cancelled, and 190mm cannons be modified. The specific layout is provided by You do the design. At the same time, their protection also needs to be strengthened. Now we have 75mm steel plates in hand. I ask you to use them to lay an armored belt at the waterline of the new warships My request is to enable them to have the ability to fight against second-class Ironclad capabilities. This is a very urgent task, and I ask you to complete it quickly, efficiently and accurately" After finishing the letter to Da Shibo, Lin Yizhe wrote another letter to Ri Yige, in which , he bluntly asked Japan to immediately purchase high-explosive bombs of 190 mm and 140 mm calibers for the shipyard. After sending these two letters full of war and gunpowder smell together with the memorial, Lin Yizhe called. Wu Dating and Yang Zaiyuan began to ask about the road conditions into Fandi, "Does your Excellency want to enter Fandi in person? "Wu Dating was shocked when he heard that Lin Yizhe planned to enter Fandi to Fufan himself. "Exactly. Lin Yizhe nodded, "The matter of the missing boat people in Japan cannot be delayed any longer." You have also seen today how arrogant those Japanese people are. If we don't settle this matter quickly, once the boat people are killed and they use this to send troops, things will be difficult to handle. " "Even so, it's me who will go. How can I let you enter the land in person! This is absolutely impossible! "Wu Dating said anxiously, "Taiwan's miasma is fierce. Mr. Futai King fell ill from the miasma last time. If something happens to you again" "Yes! Your Excellency, you can just go with Lord Wu. How can you enter that barren land" Yang Zaiyuan also advised him, "My young lady has fallen ill. You must not go into danger" "Tongyun" Brother, Brother Chu Rong, now is not the time to argue! Lin Yizhe said decisively, "The matter is urgent. If I don't go there in person, I won't win people's hearts!" I personally went to tell the people to take care of them, so that the Japanese people would warn the Japanese so that they would not take advantage of them. If we seize the opportunity for the Japanese, use military force to subdue the foreigners, and hold on for a long time, then Taiwan will no longer belong to China, and you and I will be sinners for the ages! " After listening to Lin Yizhe's words, Wu Dating and Yang Zaiyuan knew that he was determined and were completely impressed by his loyal words. ps: A German friend called me today and asked me puzzledly why he was so?There are still stories from the Middle Ages in China today. All I have to say is, look, how great it is to be in China, to be in modern times, but to have the experience of the Middle Ages, and to travel back and forth for free! Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 233: First Entering the Realm "This time I go to the mountains to care for you, let me accompany you!" Yang Zaiyuan volunteered, "If anything happens, Master Wu will take care of you." "That's right, I can rest assured that Brother Tongyun is here to take care of me." Lin Yizhe also said. road. "There are many miasmas in the forest where the people are located. If you feel a little unwell, you must turn around in time to avoid delaying treatment." Wu Dating was still a little worried and told Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe nodded in agreement. The three of them had decided on the plan and began to prepare separately for the specific matters of going to the mountain to appease the people. ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù "Lin Zhonggong Collection: Diary": "Yu Tongyun obtained the complete map of Taiwan, and found out about Shanhaikou on the south road of Langqiao system. , the ship can be parked. The planned gun turret has not been built yet, and there is no military flood department. If there is an unprepared foreign ship, it is very worrying" "I heard about Taiwanese folk customs. It is powerful and can be used. Changhua, Mengga, Kamalan and other places were gradually opened up after the Yong and Qian Dynasties. From the south of Kamalan to Suao to Beinan, there are hundreds of miles of open land, and the land is fertile and fertile. Most of it is native land. The mountains are rich in coal mines, naphtha, camphor, vines, gold mines, and jade caves. Countries have been coveting it for a long time since the beginning of trade. Now, with the Americans in the lead, they will try to invade it sooner or later. . If you don¡¯t take advantage of this opportunity to attract people, what will happen to you later?¡± The lush primeval jungle is surrounded by a layer of light mist, with winding rivers looming through it. On the mountain road, a team of about a hundred people was struggling to move forward on the mountain path. In the dense tropical jungle, the air is filled with a strong putrid smell. Thick layers of yellow and rotten leaves are spread under the dense trees. Once you step in, black sewage with a strange smell will ooze out. Several fat mosquitoes with flowery legs stretched out their long thin legs, flying up and down, trying to get into the underwear of these uninvited guests and bite them hard. The team came to the river and fought their way through the bushes that blocked the sky; the paths in the forest were covered with vines, and big trees blocked the way from time to time. Only with the eyes and memory of the local Paiwan people could they find the way. The hidden path. Deng Tianbao glanced at his old father who was serving as a guide for the young imperial official. He turned back and continued to stare at the mountains in front of him, frequently repeating the movement of moving forward. Since five years ago, this action has become something he must do every day, more necessary than eating and sleeping. Deng Tianbao can go without eating or sleeping for three days, but it is impossible not to walk. Today I walked almost two hours more than yesterday. His father obviously had no intention of stopping yet. Deng Tianbao thought that what happened two years ago was not worth remembering for him. It was actually an unlucky thing. Things that obviously had nothing to do with him and his father were implicated. Deng Tianbao continued to quickly repeat the movement of moving forward, while continuing to recall the last time he rushed so hard, which was on the way from home to Baoli Village. The purpose was to report the news that the Ryukyu people were being hunted by the Paiwan tribe to the village chief Yang Youwang as soon as possible. Unfortunately, those Ryukyu people encountered Ingban, and he did not know the cause of the matter. Perhaps those students had been waiting there for a long time. When Deng Tianbao thought about it sometimes, he would feel that those students were just going to kill those poor Ryukyu people. Such a thing. He had encountered it before. Once, he and his caravan went into the mountains to sell goods. Then they encountered the plundering of Shengfan. Their target was obviously the goods that the caravan had just purchased in Jilong Port, those exquisite iron tools, sharp weapons and those beautiful floral cloths with dense patterns. Deng Tianbao I always feel that it is ridiculous to be able to weave such beautiful things by human hands, but obviously, regardless of whether it is ridiculous or not, those floral cloths are the same as tools and weapons made of fine iron. In the eyes of Shengfan, Equally valuable. At that time, Deng Tianbao didn't know when those students were coming, but his father knew. Not only did his father know, but he also made preparations in advance for the arrival of the students. The father and son even heard the lingering sound of the first whistle of the students. Before they dispersed, they ran directly out of the tent, taking with them all the belongings that had been packed up and of course their only belongings, and then they rushed on the road day and night. Of course, Deng Tianbao also vaguely saw the looting of their camp by the Shengfans. The Shengfans noticed the departure of the two men, one big and one small, but the remaining things in the camp were enough for them to squander for more than half a year. After using it, no one wants to deal with someone who only brought one package before putting more things into their luggage. However, Deng Tianbao and his son did not slow down for this. They walked out of the mountainous area that took seven days in two days. When they saw the villages and towns in the distance, they began to slow down and faced the occasional merchants passing by. Give way to teams and pedestrians?Father and son knew they were out of danger. That time I was running for my life! Deng Tianbao thought, what are you doing now? As my father walked, he kept talking to the young court official. This high official was different from all the officials he had seen before. He was very young, tall and handsome. He always had a kind smile on his face and spoke very kindly. He was not like those he had seen before. Officials, big and small, always glare when talking to common people like them. Deng Tianbao had an inexplicable fondness for him from the first moment he saw him. But the guards around him carrying foreign guns made him fearful. Because none of the officials he had seen before were as grand as him. A few days ago, he also heard someone secretly say that this person's official rank was bigger than the largest official on the island of Taiwan. He heard that he was an imperial envoy sent by the emperor in the Forbidden City in Beijing. Deng Tianbao has always been wary of officials. He still remembers that those people who returned to Ryukyu safely after being rescued by him, his father, village chief Yang Youwang and other well-wishers later asked someone to bring them two hundred silver coins. I brought it to them as a thank you for saving my life, but most of the money was taken away by the officials. In the end, the money sent to them was not even 20 yuan! But this young official is different from those officials who only know how to be greedy for money. When he asked himself and his father to serve as guides, he personally delivered the reward to them. That¡¯s a full twenty taels of silver! Twenty taels of silver is enough for him to spend for several years. Thinking of this, his steps became faster again. I don¡¯t feel tired anymore. The forest just now has been put behind you, and now the dense bushes and a few scattered small trees are quickly sweeping back on both sides. Another forest can already be seen in front of you. Deng Tianbao looked at his father again. His father had the same expression as a few hours ago. He probably wouldn't rest. However, the path he took today was very different from usual. Usually he took the official road, and occasionally deviated for the sake of it. Bring back some game, or get some furs, animal sinews, etc., which can be exchanged for food, salt and clothes. Of course, most of Deng Tianbao's outfit still relies on his father's medicine basket and the herbs in it. And stories about those precious herbs. It's a pity that Deng Tianbao never hears his father's stories, because when his father starts telling stories, Deng Tianbao has to hurry up to sleep. Deng Tianbao has never seen his father sleeping. When Deng Tianbao wakes up, or his father wakes up Deng Tianbao It's time to hit the road. In fact, traveling is already a part of Deng Tianbao's life. It's almost as natural as breathing. But Deng Tianbao doesn't understand why he has to be in such a hurry and why he can't stay somewhere longer like other people. It lasts for a few days, even for a few hours, but every time, as soon as I wake up, I have to go. The things retreating on both sides had been replaced by thick trees. The vines on the ground were deeply hidden, and the fallen leaves and dead branches above made it difficult for people to use their strength. Deng Tianbao knew that he had to find another way to hurry. Sure enough, his father touched him lightly. After landing on Deng Tianbao, Deng Tianbao had already jumped up and climbed up a tree. In such a dense forest, it was difficult to deal with the soft rotting mud on the ground who didn't know where it was or how thick it was. The dead branches and leaves on the rotten mud that will turn into rotten mud are not an easy task. Although traveling among the lush branches and leaves on the trees is not as fast as before on the flat ground, it is still a shortcut for a place like this. The dense forest, Deng Tianbao thought, is a good place. The last time he entered such a dense forest, he harvested a deer skin and a snake gallbladder. For this reason, Deng Tianbao ate a meal of freshly baked white flour steamed buns and also changed a pair of shoes. . White flour steamed buns, in fact, white flour steamed buns are not that strange. The problem is that freshly baked steamed buns are cold and hard to eat when you are on the road. You can't eat the soft and steaming steamed buns, but This is not a big surprise to Deng Tianbao. After all, you can eat grilled or boiled meat on the road. The big surprise was the pair of shoes. For Deng Tianbao, most of the things on his feet were straw sandals, and sometimes he would even tie a wooden board to his feet. Because he had to rush on the road every day, one of the shoes would be damaged. Two make a pair, and the shoes that time were soft-soled pigskin shoes. If his father hadn't added a layer of pine soles under the shoes, they would have been a perfect pair of shoes for Deng Tianbao. Before Deng Tianbao finished recalling the shoes, he heard the sound of a dead branch breaking. Looking for this sound, the outline of a wild boar appeared vaguely in Deng Tianbao's peripheral vision, about seven feet away from the side and behind. Deng Tianbao seemed to have seen a pair of new shoes and turned his face to his father anxiously. Deng Tianbao knew that his father would discover what he had discovered earlier, but his father stillThere was no fluctuation in his previous expression, and his eyes were still staring straight ahead. Text Chapter 234 A Mind to Help the World Deng Tianbao was very dissatisfied, but he knew that if his father did not intend to do something, then he should not think about it anymore. In fact, Deng Tianbao knew that his father was also very happy after harvesting a deer skin and a snake gallbladder last time, although His father didn't buy anything, but Deng Tianbao could see his father's joy when his father nailed pine boards to his shoes. It was something he couldn't usually see. Deng Tianbao tried his best to recall his father's expression at that time, but he couldn't. He couldn't remember. Deng Tianbao was too sleepy at the time. He only remembered the joy of seeing new shoes when he woke up again and the sadness when the shoes could no longer stay on his feet. Forget it, today is an extraordinary moment, let it go! Deng Tianbao thought, but did not touch the earth and fire gun on his back. ??For the Fan people and Han people who have lived beside the "Tuniu Red Line" for a long time, the fire blunderbuss is the most powerful weapon. ???For people who lived here in the past, whether they were Han people or Fan people, hunting was an important source of daily necessities. Coupled with the wars between Fanmin tribes and Han villages and between Fanmin tribes, people here generally regard weapons as their second life. In the earliest times, the hunting tools or weapons used by Han people and Fan people were similar, basically swords, spears, bows and arrows. According to the elders, firecrackers were first introduced to Taiwan during the reign of Emperor Qianlong. Of course, these guns were brought in secretly, and many of them were sold to them by the local garrison. After the war with foreigners in the late Daoguang years, in order to prevent foreigners from seizing Taiwan, the imperial court relaxed controls on the import of weapons to Taiwan and secretly provided a large number of military-equipped firearms to Taiwan residents. After the Han people had more firearms in their hands, the equipment of the Han people also improved accordingly. Of course, the Fan people themselves did not make firecrackers and gunpowder. Their firearms were bought from the Han people at high prices or exchanged for items. Then there were the conflicts with the Han people, and they were snatched from the hands of the Han people who were killed. Moreover, the Ban people seem to easily accept new things like firearms. They are not only able to use fire blunderbuss skillfully, but also serve as hunters. Their accuracy is generally better than that of the Han people. Just like the wild boar in front of us, before there were muskets, the Han people would not easily hunt such ferocious beasts unless they set up traps. And even if they had fire blunderbuss, Han hunters would not dare to provoke them easily. However, the hunters of the Fan people often carry fire guns and take the initiative to hunt wild boars during the New Year and festivals, and their excellent marksmanship can often kill wild boars with one shot. Deng Tianbao looked back at his father again. His father's eyes seemed to gradually brighten up, or maybe it was because the sun's rays penetrated into the forest, but Deng Tianbao always felt that it was his father's eyes that brightened up. It's not that it looks bright, but my father's eyes are shining. Deng Tianbao noticed that the guards of several high-ranking officials had taken off the foreign guns from their shoulders. He looked at the barrels of these shining blue guns, feeling both fearful and a little envious. Those big foreigners with high noses and deep eye sockets relied on these foreign guns in the first place. Did he go deep into the mountains and commit mischief? Although they were defeated in front of the fierce and proficient fighting people, the power of those foreign guns left an unforgettable horrific scene to the people living here. And now, all the entourage of this high official are carrying such a foreign gun! The wild boar could sense the danger, and just as he was about to turn around and run away, the guards' guns rang out. Accompanied by a burst of piercing gunshots. Deng Tianbao saw streams of white smoke erupting from the muzzles of several foreign guns, and the wild boar suddenly splattered with blood. It struggled and jumped forward a few times, and then fell in the grass. Not moving anymore. "My lord, I have a ready-made gift to give you today." Yang Zaiyuan looked at the fat wild game, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said to Lin Yizhe with a smile, "It is rare for ordinary people to hunt such a big wild game. If your lord can They will be happy if you give me this." "Then take it." Lin Yizhe nodded. He looked up at the sunlight shining through the branches and leaves in the forest. As if he knew what Lin Yizhe was thinking, Deng Tianbao's father Deng Fuhe said with a smile and handed over a white scarf: "Don't worry, sir. After this forest, we will reach the Peony Club. Let's walk a little slower." Son, we arrived at the place at noon." Lin Yizhe thanked the old man, took the white towel, and wiped the sweat on his face, "If Mr. Deng is tired, let's take a rest here." "No, no, we'll wait until we get there. Rest now." Deng Fuhe waved his hand with a smile and glanced at the Fubiao guards who were tying up the wild boars. "It's a good sign to go hunting for fat pigs. I hope everything goes well on your trip." Mr. Ji Yan." Lin Yizhe smiled. He suddenly felt an itch on his neck, and immediately stretched out his hand to pat it, feeling that something seemed to be stuck to his palm. He touched the itchy spot and saw a blood spot in the center of his palm. The blood spot contained a killed large mosquito. "What a big mosquito." Lin Yizhe wiped the mosquito from his palm.At this time, there was a strange itch in his neck. He couldn't help but reach out to scratch it, but Deng Fuhe stopped him. "Sir, please don't scratch it. The mosquitoes here are poisonous. Once the nail bites are scratched, rashes will develop." Deng Fuhe said, taking out a small porcelain bottle, opening the lid, and pouring a few drops of red Putting the oil on his hand, he stepped forward and gently applied it on the area where Lin Yizhe had just been bitten by a mosquito. Lin Yizhe felt a burning sensation, but when the breeze blew, he felt a little cold, and the unbearable itching disappeared. "The mosquitoes here are really powerful. In order to prevent mosquito bites, I even prepared wind repellent oil and asked everyone to apply it. I didn't expect to get bitten anyway." Lin Yizhe sighed, "This place is indeed very difficult to enter. "Yes! Mosquitoes are very powerful here, and they are most severe in summer and autumn, and people often die from their bites." The old man said, "When outsiders come here, they must be careful." The medicine bottle was stuffed into Lin Yizhe's hand, "This bottle of Baicao oil was prepared by me. It is the most effective in preventing mosquito bites, so I will give it to you. When you go to the mountains to visit the mountains, you will inevitably be infested by mosquitoes. This Baicao oil is just right." Use it." "Thank you very much, Mr. Deng." Lin Yizhe thanked him, took the medicine bottle, and said, "May I ask Mr. Deng if you can give me the formula of Baicao Oil?" "It's just a piece of earth. It's a hundred herbs, but actually there are only about ten kinds of medicinal materials. They are common things, but they are a little troublesome to prepare. "I wonder what you want to do with this Taiwanese mosquito?" It is so poisonous that many people suffer from it. If this herb oil can become popular in the world, there will be no more deaths from mosquito bites on the platform." Lin Yizhe said, "I asked Mr. for the formula, and that's why. "My Lord has the common people in mind and always wants to help the world. I am very grateful to him." Deng Fuhe bowed to Lin Yizhe sternly. "When I look back, I will write this to you, and my wish to help the world by hanging the pot will be over." Deng Fuhe said, "I would like to thank you here for the people of Taiwan." "Mr. Deng, you are polite." Lin Yizhe hurriedly returned the courtesy and said, "I would like to thank Mr. Deng for his kindness here." Deng Tianbao didn't hear what his father and Lin Yizhe were saying, but when he saw his father and Lin Yizhe saluting each other, he knew it must be a good thing. My anxious heart was relieved again. After tying up the wild boar they shot, the team moved on. Soon, in the dense forest, Deng Tianbao saw the small wooden houses in the distance and the rising smoke, as well as the people gathered in the middle of the village square through the scattered light that stubbornly cast towards the ground through the dense and lush branches and leaves. people. The Peony Club has arrived. But what made Deng Tianbao feel uneasy was that the people of the Peony Society seemed to be holding some kind of celebration party. Are you celebrating the "emergence of grass"? Deng Tianbao looked at his father. His father obviously knew what they were doing, because he saw his father's face was calm, so Deng Tianbao quickly calmed down. He knew that if his father knew what he was going to encounter, there would be absolutely nothing there. Danger, even if it existed, would not hurt the father and son. At least, it was like this in the past two years. Two years ago Deng Tianbao shook his head. Whenever Deng Tianbao thought about two years ago, he would shake his head. Deng Tianbao always I feel like that's not true, because with my father's presence, things like that shouldn't happen. Deng Tianbao was surprised to hear his father shouting in the language of a foreigner. In Deng Tianbao's eyes, his father was always quiet. Even when he spoke, he was quite quiet. He would only let go of his voice when singing, and he himself And rarely heard. With just one sound, his father's voice suddenly disappeared, as if his father had never opened his mouth to make a sound. Deng Tianbao was a little confused and looked at his father. His father was obviously waiting for something. At this time, another voice came out, this was An elegant and powerful voice. If he hadn't heard it with his own ears, Deng Tianbao would have thought that such an elegant voice could never be so majestic. It actually made Deng Tianbao's ears buzz. It was also a sound, and there was no other sound, and it seemed that no one had spoken. Father spoke again, but this time it was Deng Tianbao's familiar voice, humble and gentle. "Deng Fuhe, may I ask, are you Alugu brother?" Deng Tianbao would definitely jump up if he knew what Alugu stood for, but Deng Tianbao didn't know, so Deng Tianbao just looked at his father in confusion. Several strong figures rushed up to him like a gust of wind. A girl's figure appeared in Lin Yizhe's sight. This was a girl wearing black, red and yellow clothes. Her eyes were sparkling. Although she was only following those people from a distance, Lin Yizhe's eyes couldn't help but fall on them. Her eyes were so attractive to him.   "It's Brother Deng!" The leader of the Peony Club ran over with a smile, and his eyes fell on Deng Tianbao, who was at the front of the team, "Is this Young Master Ling? Haha, not bad, not bad." Text Chapter 235 Paiwan People¡¯s Wine The leader of the Peony Society named Alugu is about fifty years old. He is not very tall, slightly dark and thin, but has a strong body, strong muscles, strong hands and feet, and a pair of shining eyes. Lin Yizhe The first time I saw him, I somehow thought of the African black panther. Lin Yizhe looked at the chief of the Peony Society in front of him, and Alugu also noticed the young man in front of him who was dressed in a Han Chinese short coat but wearing an official hat. "Brother Deng and all your friends have arrived just in time! Today, with the blessings of the gods and the protection of the ancestors, four new hunters have been added to our club. They are setting up wine and preparing to celebrate! Please take a seat!" Alugu said enthusiastically to Deng Fuhe . "Sure enough, it is a blessing from heaven." Deng Fuhe smiled and congratulated Alugu, "Today is a double blessing for your company. Brother Alugu, do you know that Mr. Fu Tailin and Mr. Yang, the commander-in-chief, came to visit you? "Deng Fuhe said, introducing him and Lin Yizhe: "Brother Alugu, this is Lord Lin Yizhe, the governor of Fujian, and this is Lord Lin, Lord Yang, the commander-in-chief of Taiwan Town. This is Alugu, the leader of the Peony Society. "Alugu, sir." Alugu stepped forward and bowed to Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe hurriedly stepped forward to help Alugu up. Alugu turned around and met Yang Zaiyuan again. There was no lack of etiquette, which made Lin Yizhe secretly amazed. "The distinguished guests are here! Serve the wine!" Alugu said loudly. With two clear and sweet echoes, Lin Yizhe saw the girl just now holding a black glazed porcelain altar in front of him. She bowed Yingying, then opened the altar seal and held the wine jar in front of him. . On Yang Zaiyuan's side, a girl from the Peony Society also came forward and offered a jar of wine. At this time, Lin Yizhe did not notice Yang Zaiyuan's bewildered look. At this moment, when he looked at the girl in front of him, his breath was suffocated. Because she was far away just now, he saw her from a distance, but he was attracted by those starry eyes. But when she really stood in front of him, he realized that she turned out to be an extremely beautiful girl. If the girl in front of you is just looking at her facial features, she is not as beautiful as Chen Wan and Lu Yingyan. And maybe because of the long years of sunshine, her skin color is also slightly darker, not as delicate as Chen Wan and Lu Yingyan, but her face is filled with a different kind of natural and lively vitality. There is an aura of youthfulness and fitness all over the body, like flowers that have just bloomed, and like the bright moon rising from the sea. And the dash of heroic spirit between her eyebrows actually resembles Zhao Yuetong! Lin Yizhe felt that the girl in front of him had made him lose his composure, and he cursed himself in his mind as "low immunity" - supposedly he had seen a lot of beauties, and these were the people he was closest to, from Zhao Yuetong in the previous life to the current one. Chen Wan, Lu Yingyan and Cai Yue. There are all beauties, and my immunity to beauties should be super strong. But this time, my obvious gaffe (although others may not be able to see it. But the Paiwan girl in front of me must not have concealed it) shows that, "Practice" in this area is still not enough. Lin Yizhe looked at the wine jar, which was neither big nor small, then looked at the girl, and then glanced around slightly. He looked to see if anyone could offer him a bowl or something, only to find out. No one came to bring him drinking utensils anymore, and he couldn't help but groan secretly in his heart. ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? of wine of this kind can be drank to death, right? ! The girl in front of her seemed to have guessed what Lin Yizhe was thinking. Her eyes moved and a mischievous smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. She took another step forward and stretched the wine jar in front of Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe noticed that the eyes of Alugu and the Mudan Society people were all focused on him, and knew that this might be the etiquette of the Paiwan people to entertain guests. He had to deal with this scene. He calmed down and took the wine jar, " "Gudong" and took a sip. Different from the spicy taste he originally imagined, when he took his mouth the wine was unexpectedly fragrant and refreshing, and the alcohol content was obviously very low. It felt like a sweet beer. Lin Yizhe made up his mind, opened his mouth wide, and took out In order to show off the momentum of drinking draft beer with friends from later generations, I started drinking hard. Seeing Lin Yizhe drinking heavily, the surrounding Paiwan people applauded. Over there, Yang Zaiyuan also held a jar of wine and drank. But it was a jar of wine after all. When the jar was halfway full, Yang Zaiyuan couldn't drink it anymore, so he put the jar down. He was surprised to see Lin Yizhe still drinking there. After drinking more than half of the jar of wine, Lin Yizhe was about to stop, but the girl in front of him actually stepped forward, held the jar of wine in place with her hand, and tilted it up slightly to prevent him from putting the jar down. Lin Yizhe took a breath and couldn't help but open his mouth wide. He slurped a few times and drank a few more gulps of wine. More wine flowed out of the mouth of the jar and flowed down his neck. The aroma of wine was everywhere. Wait until the wine in the jar is goneThe girl put down the wine jar. At this time, Lin Yizhe drank the wine in a hurry. He only felt that his whole body seemed to be filled with wine inside and outside, and his body seemed to have turned into a wine vat. As long as he moved a little, the wine would be released. It looks like it's popping out of your ears and eyes. Seeing Lin Yizhe drink the entire jar of wine, the Alugu and Paiwan men shouted loudly, while the young girls and women clapped. Lin Yizhe, who was smelling of wine, tried his best to keep his consciousness clear at this time. He saw Alugu striding forward and hugging himself affectionately. "Master Lin is our good friend! Come! Erlan! My son! I have met Master Lin!" Lin Yizhe saw a tall and strong young man coming forward, first bowing to him according to Han etiquette, and then like his father, He stepped forward and hugged Lin Yizhe hard. "Master Lin! Invite us to the banquet!" Lin Yizhe tried to take a step forward. The ground was still solid. He suppressed the feeling of elation and walked towards the village surrounded by everyone. Lin Yizhe heard Deng Fuhe tell Alugu and his son that he had hunted a big wild boar for the Peony Club when he came here. Alugu was very happy and spoke loudly to the tribesmen, and the crowd suddenly burst into cheers. , Lin Yizhe saw some Paiwan youths swarming forward, taking the pole for carrying the wild boar from the Fubiao guards, and carrying it down. After sitting down at the table, Deng Fuhe smiled at Lin Yizhe and said, "It's a coincidence that your Excellency is here today. It coincides with the birth of the leader's grandson. We are hosting a banquet for relatives and friends. Your Excellency's presence at this time is considered a blessing from God. Your Excellency, If they are asked to do anything, they will do it. " Lin Yizhe was still struggling with how to negotiate with the people, but after hearing Deng Fuhe's words, he couldn't help but feel a huge shock in his heart. Deng Fuhe then talked to Lin Yizhe about the folk customs of the Fan tribe mountain people in various parts of the platform. It turns out that the folk customs of the Fan people are colorful and unique. For example, the birth and naming of children, each ethnic group in Taiwan has different etiquette and customs. It is common for babies of the Ban ethnic group to have a bath after birth. The Pingpu people believe that the gods, Guanyin and the Sanbao eunuchs sprinkle holy medicine in the rivers, and giving the baby a body bath can lead to a long life, no disasters and diseases, and a successful young man. The Beinan people first hold a water-drawing ceremony after the baby is born, and the next day they take the baby out of the house to wipe the face to remove evil spirits. The Rukai people hold a village exit ceremony on the third day after giving birth, that is, they walk out of the village twice and then turn back; the Beinan people hold a simulated hoeing ceremony after the fetal umbilical cord falls off, and the biological father goes to the mountains to hunt to relieve pregnancy taboos, etc. . In the Atayal tribe, the birth of a boy is said to be a "god-given hunter and family protector". "In the Atayal tribe, when a baby boy is born, the mother should secretly hide the umbilical cord in the rattan box or bullet bag where the father carries dry food, let him go hunting with his father, and pray to the ancestors to bless the child to grow into a brave hunter. If If it is a girl, it is said that a good helper is born, who is good at weaving, cooking and picking wild fruits. So, the umbilical cord is placed next to the loom used by the mother, holding the baby and praying to the ancestors to bless the child to grow up. "Excellent weavers," Deng Fuhe said, "In other ethnic groups in Taiwan, there is also the custom of storing the umbilical cord in different places. For example, the Beinan people wrap the umbilical cord in paper and hide it in their mother's chest. Under the pillow or in the sewing basket; the Cao people, Saixia people, etc. buried the umbilical cord in the ground and the placenta in the house for good luck. " "The Fan people are also as particular about naming their children as they are in China. The time is also different. The Saixia people wait for the baby's umbilical cord to fall off and perform an exorcism ceremony before naming the baby; the Bunun people also hold a ceremony when the baby is full moon, including singing, dancing, serving wine, and inviting gods. Solemn. The Fan clan chooses names for their children according to their ancestral naming records. The names passed down from their ancestors are all auspicious and pleasant names, and some tribes also like to use the names of their ancestors to distinguish between high and low. In the name list of the Fan people, in addition to the names of ancestors, there are also names commemorating birthdays and birthplaces, etc. There are also some names that have no meaning and just sound pleasant to the ear, such as the Atayal people's Udawu, Mashawu, and Duoling. etc. Due to long-term contact with the Han people, the names of the Ami people have also been affected. For example, the Ami people also have names such as Afu and Axiang, which are all Hokkien names. "The son of the leader just now is named Elan. What do you mean?" Lin Yizhe asked. "Elan means 'road' in the Chinese language." Deng Fuhe said with a smile, "The one who toasted to you just now is the leader's daughter, Elan's sister, named E Ling." "E Ling? Very "It's a nice name." Lin Yizhe groaned softly, "What does this name mean?" "This name is probably for the sake of being easy to pronounce. It has no specific meaning," Deng Fuhe said, turning his eyes to the bonfire in the square. , reminded him, "Adults can give the newborn some small gifts, which can enhance the friendship." Lin Yizhe clicked.Turning his head, he reached out and touched his sleeves, picking up a string of agate beads that had been placed inside and holding them in his hands. ps: The police caught the thief and found a large number of fashion magazines in his home. The policeman asked puzzledly: "Are you still in the clothing business?" The thief said sheepishly: "The main thing is to look at the new styles and where the pockets are." Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 236: Eat big chunks of meat and drink from big bowls Lin Yizhe came prepared for this trip to the mountains and did a lot of homework for this purpose. The strings of agate beads in the sleeves come from this. Before coming to Mudanshe, Lin Yizhe consulted some officials who had visited the area about the Paiwan people and learned a lot about the Paiwan people. The most eye-catching thing about the Paiwan people is their gorgeous costumes. They like to wear patterned clothing. It takes a Paiwan woman half a year of hard work and time to embroider glass beads or embroidery thread stitch by stitch to create a gorgeous piece of clothing. The ornaments worn by the Paiwan people have certain social significance. They not only indicate gender and status, but some also have certain religious significance, which means to ward off evil and bring good fortune. Flowers, feathers, furs, animal teeth, and leopard skins were only worn by the nobles directly, and glass beads, shells, etc. were also only used by the nobles. Most of the ornamental materials used by the Paiwan people are from local products, such as animal teeth, bones, horns, shell flakes, etc. In addition, decorations that are extremely popular among the Paiwan people such as agate and crystal were obtained in barter with the Han people. The ancestral colored glaze beads of the Paiwan people and the silverware of other tribes were also traded with outsiders. After understanding these situations, he sent someone to purchase a batch of these inexpensive things, ready to be used at any time. Now these preparations can come in handy. Sure enough, not long after, Alugu and others walked quickly towards Lin Yizhe, surrounded by a young woman holding a baby wrapped in fancloth. Lin Yizhe stood up to greet him. Alugu came to Lin Yizhe, took the baby from his mother's arms, and handed it to Lin Yizhe's hands. Lin Yizhe was slightly startled, but still took the baby carefully. This is a cute pink and white baby boy who has just taken a bath in the mountain spring, and there are still water stains on his body. Maybe it was because he was stimulated by the cold water just now, he kept crying, but when those big bright eyes saw Lin Yizhe. She actually stopped crying and just looked at him steadily. Lin Yizhe looked at this healthy baby and suddenly thought of Cai Yue. He couldn't help but feel relieved and worried at the same time. After Caiyue fell ill, Lin Yizhe asked a doctor to see her. Unexpectedly, he discovered that she was two months pregnant. Lin Yizhe was shocked when he learned that, and immediately arranged for someone to take her back to Fuzhou by boat to recuperate. Although Caiyue was worried that Lin Yizhe would have no one to take care of her in Taiwan and insisted on staying, Lin Yizhe was worried about her health and arranged a ship to send her back. Thinking of having another child, looking at the baby in front of me. A smile appeared on the corner of Lin Yizhe's mouth. The baby looked at him and actually laughed too. Lin Yizhe gently placed the string of white agate beads with an auspicious animal ornament in the shape of a lion into the baby's open little hand. Seeing that Lin Yizhe liked the child so much and gave the child precious gifts, the child's mother was filled with joy and opened her mouth to say a series of words of thanks, but unfortunately they were all nonsense. Lin Yizhe couldn't understand a word. Alugu looked at Lin Yizhe, his eyes full of expectation, "Please give me a name for my grandson." Lin Yizhe looked at the child's little hand holding the little auspicious beast on the agate bead string and a pair of crystals. Bright eyes, quick thinking. Said: "I hope this child will be as brave as a lion in the future, become an excellent hunter, and protect the territory of the tribe. Let's call him 'Lion Baby'." "Thank you, Sir, for the name!" Alugu said. He took the child from Lin Yizhe's hands, turned around and excitedly raised the child to the tribe and shouted: "My grandson is called 'Saiva' (this is the transliteration of Chinese in native language. Since the Qing Dynasty, due to the externalization of the Han and other ethnic groups, The aboriginal residents of Taiwan were greatly influenced by this method of transliterating Chinese words and naming them.) Hearing Alugu¡¯s cry, the people around him cheered, ¡°Saiva! Saiva!¡± This child seems to be destined for adults." Deng Fuhe said to Lin Yizhe with a smile. Lin Yizhe was very happy to see the Paiwan people so excited. At this time, E Ling came over and placed a steaming pot in front of Lin Yizhe. Seeing that E Ling did not bring another drink this time, Lin Yizhe was secretly relieved. E Ling stretched out her hand and gently opened the lid of the earthen basin, and the aroma of stewed meat suddenly hit her nostrils. Lin Yizhe looked at the huge piece of meat in the basin, and then looked up at her. She smiled slightly, took out a knife from her waist, forked a piece of meat, and handed it to Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe stretched out his hand, wanting to take the knife from her hand to eat the meat, but she looked at him and shook her head slightly, with no intention of letting go. Instead, she stretched the knife in front of him, meaning that before she Eat with your hands. Lin Yizhe smiled slightly, opened his mouth and bit the piece of meat, pulled the piece of meat off the tip of the knife, chewed it into his mouth and swallowed it. Although it felt a little hot, the rich and plump taste was the first time he had tasted it. This purely natural ¡°green pork¡± is indeed incomparable to future generations of chemically fertilized pork! Seeing Lin Yizhe eating well?, E Ling's face was filled with a happy smile, and it was like a hundred flowers blooming in an instant, which made Lin Yizhe's heart beat wildly. The surrounding Paiwan people saw Lin Yizhe eating their "head-potted meat" and cheered again, which was also the signal for the banquet to begin. Then the dishes carefully prepared by Paiwan women were delivered one after another, and people began to eat and drink happily. Lin Yizhe can see from these dishes that the Paiwan people¡¯s cooking methods are divided into three types: cooking, grilling, and steaming. Cooking is the most common method. They seem to use rice, millet, corn, taro and other staple foods, all of which are boiled into dry rice or gruel with water. Sometimes taro, potato or vegetables are also added to the rice or porridge. Fish is also mainly cooked. Steamed food is less popular this time, probably because steamed food is served during festive festivals and grand celebrations. Rice cakes made from steamed glutinous rice and sticky millet are very delicious. In addition, most of the dishes were barbecued game. Lin Yizhe noticed that there were various types of roasted bird eggs in the dishes. He tasted them and found them to be very delicious. In addition, there are a large number of fruits during the banquet, such as guava, pineapple, sugar cane, betel nut, plum, plum, etc. Lin Yizhe had eaten some dishes and a few pieces of rice cakes, and just felt better. Unexpectedly, E Ling appeared in front of him again. This time she not only brought a jar of wine, but also a big double-linked tree. Here comes the wine glass. With her came her brother Erlan and several warriors from the Paiwan tribe. Some of these people were holding wine jars, and some were holding double or triple cups. Seeing that they actually wanted to have a drink with him, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but complain secretly in his heart. Although I have considered the possible situations that I may encounter this time, I have chosen to be careful and ignore the issue of wine. For the Paiwan people, they don¡¯t have to drink water, but they can¡¯t stop drinking wine. There is a song "Ode to Ancestors" circulated among the Paiwan people: "My ancestors are the most brave. They can catch deer and bears alive, fight with their own horses, and drink wine without getting drunk." From this, we can see that the ancestors of the Paiwan people His bravery is extraordinary and his aura of arrogance when drinking wine. Alcohol plays a very important role in the diet of Taiwan¡¯s Gaoshan people. Except for the Ami people, almost all Gaoshan people in other areas are fond of drinking. Alcohol can be found everywhere in their daily and social lives. Weddings, baby births, festive festivals, house building, hunting and fishing, and religious sacrifices are all closely related to wine. To this end, they have to brew wine in advance, and then have a feast, hold hands, sing and dance, and get drunk as much as they can, like gods, having fun and forgetting to leave, reaching the state of forgetting all their troubles. Usually, they would buy wine from Han merchants or exchange it for prey. Once they got the wine, they would drink it until they were half awake and half drunk. I just took a few more bottles home. For the Gaoshan people, drinking is not just for men. Lin Yizhe once read in relevant history books: The Gaoshan people are good at making wine. When the wine is ripe, they will each bring their own wine and gather in the village community. Men and women sit in groups on the ground and use wooden ladles or coconut bowls to get the wine. , drinking and dancing, the scene was full of excitement, and they caroused for three consecutive nights without being drunk at all. Even if all the millet used as grain is used as raw material for brewing wine, they will not regret it. Today¡¯s drinking ceremony held by the Paiwan tribe for their newborns has actually always been an indispensable ritual for Gaoshan tribesmen everywhere. From the perspective of a modern person like Lin Yizhe, this is simply an extremely happy carnival night. Seeing E Ling put the double cup filled with wine in front of him, Lin Yizhe knew that he couldn't avoid today's drink no matter what. Drink it! Maybe after being drunk like last time, I can go back in time At this time, the red face on the forehead gradually blurred for some reason, and in a trance, it turned into Zhao Yuetong's face At night, the entire Peony Club Men, women, and children all gathered together, sitting on the ground in a mixed manner, toasting each other and playing with each other in large bowls. For their close friends, they brought rice wine and poured it down from their heads. The fragrant wine drenched their relatives and friends. , also wetted the land, making the surrounding atmosphere even more drunken. The people around took great pleasure in this and encouraged each other to drink until they all fell to the ground drunk. The young sweethearts and lovers were also sitting together, holding double wine glasses, lips touching, and the wine in the wooden cups poured from the mouth, overflowing around the mouth and neck, and poured on the clothes and the grass. , and then they both join hands to sing and dance together, feeling extremely happy. Lin Yizhe drank another double cup. He tried to stand up, but failed to stand up after several attempts. The Paiwan warrior with whom he drank the "brother's drink" also fell to the ground, drunk. Like mud. Looking at the seven or eight Paiwan warriors, including E Ling's brother E Lan, who were knocked down by him, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but feel a little proud. PS: Someone told me that there is nothing more complicated than love. I threw the e-book in his face.?. Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 237 Fortunately, I didn¡¯t get voted out But Lin Yizhe's pride did not last long, because at this time, he had already seen Alugu rushing to his side after drinking three "brother drinks" with Yang Zaiyuan. Although Lin Yizhe was nearly drunk at the end, he had not forgotten the purpose of his trip. Alugu came to sit next to Lin Yizhe, and E Ling came to his father's side, picked up the wine jar, and filled the double wine glass in his father's hand. After these rounds of drinking, Alugu was already half drunk. However, his movements were still calm and he did not tremble at all when he picked up the wine glass, which shocked Lin Yizhe. Alugu raised his glass to toast Lin Yizhe. E Ling saw her father and Lin Yizhe sitting hugging each other, raising their necks and drinking down the wine in one gulp, her eyes full of reverence. After Lin Yizhe drank the glass of wine, he patted Alugu on the shoulder and said to him: "Brother Alugu, have you ever heard about the Japanese boat people who drifted here and were detained?" "Those people are not fishermen. " Of course Alu understood what Lin Yizhe was asking. He put down his wine glass and shook it vigorously at Lin Yizhe's face with his palm, shaking his head accordingly. "Not a fisherman?" Lin Yizhe was surprised. "Mr. Lin! Come! Come!" Alugu stood up suddenly and pulled Lin Yizhe up from the ground with his thick and powerful arms. Lin Yizhe reluctantly stood up, and Alugu pulled him forward. The two of them drank a lot, and they all staggered when they walked. Seeing that Lin Yizhe almost fell down several times, the guards of the Fubiao Guards who had always stayed awake were a little worried. A few of them wanted to get up, but they were stopped by Deng Fuhe and several local subordinates who had come to the place. "The leader wants to show you something, there is no harm." Deng Fuhe said to Yang Zaiyuan, who was struggling to get up, "That's not the case, the leader's daughter followed him. It's okay." Yang Zaiyuan saw E Lingfei He ran forward and supported the swaying Lin Yizhe on the other side, and his hanging heart gradually relaxed. "The little girl has a crush on us adults, right?" The guards sat down. I don't know who said it, causing a burst of low laughter. "Maybe the adults have taken a liking to her! Haha! We adults are so cold and careless" "Shut the hell up! Don't worry, the adults will peel off your skin if they find out!" Lin Yizhe didn't hear it at this time. His guards laughed at him. He was supported by Alugu and his daughter, and he stumbled all the way to a stone house. This is a hut made of large stones and thick stone slabs stacked one on top of another. Each big stone acts as a pillar. There are stone slabs up and down between the stones, creating gaps one by one. In those gaps, there are white semicircular things with two black holes on them. At this time, the alcohol hit him, and Lin Yizhe felt dizzy. His vision blurred for a while, and he shook his head. When he saw clearly what was on it, he immediately broke out in a cold sweat and became much clearer. Placed in the gaps between the stone slabs are white skulls one by one! This is the sacrificial rack used by the Paiwan people to display the heads hunted by Chucao! "Those belong to the Japanese pirates." Alugu pointed at a row of skulls and said, "They came to rob us. They pretended to be pirates and let us kill them!" E Ling helped Lin Yizhe approach the sacrifice. Standing on the rack, Lin Yizhe looked carefully at the skulls whose flesh had been removed cleanly. I found that there were deep knife marks on the tops of several skulls! "Sir, please look!" Alugu stretched out his left hand and placed it in front of Lin Yizhe. Lin Yizhe couldn't help but be frightened when he saw a clear scar on Alugu's palm that was like a snake. "That's a Japanese pirate. Like this." Alugu said, holding Lin Yizhe's hand and asking Lin Yizhe to make a cutting motion. He made a gesture of grabbing with his left hand, and made a virtual chop towards Lin Yizhe's neck with his right hand. Although his actions were very simple, Lin Yizhe understood what they meant! That was Alugu demonstrating to him the life-and-death struggle between the Paiwan people and Japanese bandits! "You just said that those Japanese came here disguised as bandits?" Lin Yizhe realized the seriousness of the situation and asked. "Yes! They pretended to be pirates, wore your Han clothes, took a big boat, went ashore, and drew the roads in the forest, the villages in the mountains, streams, and lakes. They robbed us of our deer skins and meat. , food and wine, killing our men, women and children" Alugu's voice was filled with anger, "They are not human beings! They are human-eating beasts!" "Mr. Lin!?You come! Come and see! "Alugu said, holding Lin Yizhe's hand and coming to a wooden house next to him. As soon as he entered the house, the first thing Lin Yizhe saw was a Japanese samurai sword placed in the corner! Lin Yizhe got away. With E Ling's support, he stepped forward and picked up the samurai sword. This was a typical Japanese sword. The tip of the knife was broken and the blade was also curled and incomplete, but Lin Yizhe could still feel its sharpness. There were rust spots on the blade in several places. Lin Yizhe knew that it should be the result of blood corrosion. Lin Yizhe looked at the guard of this Japanese sword and judged from the exquisitely carved patterns on it. This should be the saber of a Japanese low-level samurai. Lin Yizhe put down the Japanese sword and saw two American-made "Remington" rifles and several bayonets placed in the corner. Jia confirmed what Alugu said. Judging from what Alugu just said, the Japanese should often send reconnaissance troops to Taiwan pretending to be pirates to conduct surveying and mapping work and spy on intelligence, and also plunder Taiwan's Gaoshan residents! It seems that Japan has been coveting Taiwan for a long time! Thinking that there is only one year left before Japan invades Taiwan in the original history, Lin Yizhe is very anxious. But now, Lin Yizhe is not completely ready! In front of him, the smile of Yanagihara Maemitsu and the ferocious face of Kashan Shiki suddenly appeared. At this time, we must not give Japan an excuse to start a war! Lin Yizhe remembered that one of the purposes of this trip was to find Japan that was seized by the Japanese. The boat people suddenly realized that the heads of these Japanese people might have been placed on the skull racks outside. They were shocked and their hands trembled. "Leader Alugu, I want to know if you have killed again recently. How many Japanese people did you have? Lin Yizhe asked. "No." Alugu shook his head. "They haven't come for a long time since we gave them a hard lesson last time." " Hearing Alugu's answer, Lin Yizhe couldn't help but let out a long breath. "However, I heard that other societies had caught Japanese people. "Alugu's next words made Lin Yizhe worried again. "Which club are they in now? Dead or not? " Lin Yizhe's voice was filled with anxiety. "I heard that the leader there seemed to have spared their lives in order to ask for ransom. "Alugu replied. "Fortunately, I didn't get ripped off. Lin Yizhe breathed a sigh of relief. "Can leader Alugu help me find them?" "Lin Yizhe asked anxiously. "Since Mr. Lin ordered it, this matter will be taken care of by me, Alugu! Alugu patted his chest and agreed happily, "Come on, come on!" Let's keep drinking! " Alugu took Lin Yizhe back to the banquet, and E Ling continued to pour wine for them. Seeing that Alugu had agreed to help him find the Japanese, and that the Japanese had not been killed, Lin Yizhe no longer worried, The next drink was very smooth, and E Ling's company by his side made him feel a different kind of comfort. "Okay, it's time to get drunk" The mornings in the mountains are always quiet, and occasionally there are early rises. The bird sang its crisp throat, but there was no need to try hard to find where the chirping came from. The distant mountains and nearby trees were submerged in the dense white mist, and what was left was a light gray. The village in the mountains is also quiet in the early morning. Although the snoring of the Paiwan men is loud, surrounded by thick stone walls, there is only a faint breeze floating on the ground; the children are awake. But intimidated by his father's majesty, he had no choice but to huddle in the bed and stir around, making rustling noises. After some time, the old man from the Paiwan tribe who was in charge of the bronze bell finally woke up. when! "The sound of the bell thinned the fog. A few green spots quietly peeked into the head. "Dang! "The previous bell had not yet stopped, and the second bell came rushing in. The thin gauze mist couldn't bear the force, and cracked open. The sunlight overflowed in, creating a gentle wave in the cool air. Light curtain. "Dang!" "But the three bells were light, like a warbler's cry, jumping one after another in front of the bell. The white fog suddenly dissipated, and a green green rushed towards the face. The remaining sleepiness was suddenly dispelled. So the whole village woke up. The men of the Wan tribe started their usual morning song, which was several times louder than snoring. The stone wall could not contain it. The children jumped out of bed with a smile, but were slapped back by their father: They secretly went to the kitchen in the middle of the night. After some activity, there were still crumbs of cake in the corner of his mouth; the man who was still in a sleepwalking state spit out a bunch of bubbles in his mouth, and he woke up.When you open your eyes, the first thing you see is the beautiful figure of A Ling. Seeing Lin Yizhe wake up, she walked in gently and stood in front of him silently, with an extremely excited expression and bright eyes, which almost startled him. What he saw seemed to be another face of hers - this was a person's true face, which could only be seen through his eyes. She said nothing, silently looking into his face. Lin Yizhe looked at the girl in front of him. Her face was reddish, and her eyes were filled with happiness. When her spiritual sense of hearing realized the meaning of the question in Lin Yizhe's eyes, it trembled like a tree branch when someone touched it with a hand. He laughed calmly and contentedly. PS: My cousin successfully applied for the position of secretary to the CEO of a large group. On her first day at work, the boss's wife lectured her: "The most important thing about being a secretary is your duty. Don't do things beyond your authority like your predecessor did!" Her cousin agreed timidly, but she couldn't help but be curious, so she asked: "Then who is my predecessor?" The boss's wife replied unnaturally: "It's me" Please collect it! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 238: Alone on the Cape E Ling laughed for a while. She felt that she needed to say something, but, like last night, she still couldn't think of what to say to him. Lin Yizhe looked at her and also laughed. She and he just laughed. Since yesterday, she had tried her best to share his worries and care about his affairs, but to her great surprise, she was unable to restrain her joy. Throughout the night, she kept looking at him without falling asleep. She sensed his inner worries from his smile, and felt that she should relieve his worries, so she stopped her smile and became serious, but her eyes still shone with the longing for future happiness. "Myfatherbrother, I went to findIaccompany you" She said to Lin Yizhe in an inarticulate manner, gesticulating at the same time. Now, she can¡¯t express how much she regrets not learning more Chinese with her father. Lin Yizhe smiled and nodded, indicating that he understood what she meant. She looked very happy, and Lin Yizhe saw that kind of joy coming from the heart in her eyes, which was the unique look of young girls. In later generations, he, who had read countless people, rarely saw such a pair. Eye. She ran out happily, and after a while, Lin Yizhe saw her coming in with a bowl of soup. Lin Yizhe recalled the dishes she cooked for him yesterday, which were extremely delicious. And now there was a bowl of soup made by her hand in front of him. Lin Yizhe had seen her cooking skills yesterday and knew that this bowl of soup made of unknown materials must be very delicious, so he picked it up to drink, but she laughed and stopped his hand. Lin Yizhe saw her take out an exquisite wooden spoon with a human figure carved on the handle. She gently used the spoon to scoop up a spoonful of something as white as gelatin, like tofu soup, and fed it to Lin Yizhe's mouth. Lin Yizhe opened his mouth and carefully sucked the soup into his mouth. It was sweet, smooth and soft. There was also a different kind of fragrance. He opened his eyes wide and tasted it carefully, as if he couldn't bear to swallow it right away. "It's delicious! It's delicious!" Lin Yizhe swallowed the delicious food in his mouth and couldn't help but praise it again and again. She smiled and fed him spoonful by spoonful, and he enjoyed her feeding very comfortably. After a while, Lin Yizhe devoured all the large bowl of soup. Seeing Lin Yizhe eating deliciously, E Ling was very happy. After Lin Yizhe finished eating, she took the brocade handkerchief made of cotton cloth, wiped his mouth, and motioned for him to lie down and not get up. Then she turned around and took the tableware away. Lin Yizhe lay down for a while longer. Although he was extremely drunk yesterday, when he woke up this morning, he didn't feel like he wanted to cut his head off when he was drunk before. Not only did his head not hurt, he didn't feel dizzy. My body is not that sleepy and weak. Judging from the reaction of his body, he can confirm that the wine brewed by the Paiwan people is definitely not the product of blending like that of later generations. It should be a purely natural drink. He has some understanding now. Why do Gaoshan people like drinking so much? Lin Yizhe got up and left the house, and was surprised to find that the banquet had started again (according to Paiwan people's habits, they have to party for three days). He was startled and quickly retreated back into the house. Lin Yizhe looked out through the wooden window. Saw people dancing. Whether it¡¯s dancing or drinking, men are always the main force, standing in a circle with their shirts off. Shouting unscrupulously, babbling as if singing. Their dance was passionate and unrestrained, showing a kind of wild power. The young girls danced with them, while the older women sat and watched with gentle smiles. In the enthusiastic dance, the young man excitedly bent down and swept the ground with his pheasant feathers, then stood up and continued to dance forward. His body kept rising and falling, causing his feather crest to fly up and down. The jubilant crowd, the tide of singing and dancing, Continuously rolling, the forgetful onlookers may be sucked into the ocean of singing and dancing at any time. E Ling came back and saw Lin Yizhe watching the dance, so she stepped forward and took his hand to lead him over. Lin Yizhe hurriedly shook his head at her and deliberately held her arm, indicating that he was tired and would dance now. Not this kind of cheerful and intense dance. E Ling understood what he meant and nodded with a smile. She gently supported him and let him lean on her, then helped him out and walked towards the back of the village. After the two of them walked along the path behind the village for a short time, they came to a cliff. She pulled him and sat down on a large, smooth bluestone. The two people were sitting next to each other, looking at each other and smiling. Lin Yizhe tried to chat with her. She didn¡¯t seem to understand much Chinese. Most of the time, she just quietly looked at the sea of ??fog rolling under the cliff. Waves of sea breeze blew, and the originally thick fog gradually dispersed, leaving nothing as far as the eye could see.The great sea appeared. E Ling looked at the sea and pointed in the distance. Lin Yizhe looked in the direction she pointed. Apart from the waves of the blue sea, he saw no ships or anything else. He turned his head and looked at her. She looked at his confused look and laughed again. "That is where I first saw you!" She gestured. "Have you seen me before?" Lin Yizhe asked curiously. "Yes! At that time you were on a big smoking boat" She gestured to a boat sailing through the waves in the sea. "There was a red flag on the boat " Lin Yizhe suddenly understood that she was describing to herself the scene when she saw the "Weiyuan" ship! It must have been that day when he was patrolling the coastline on the "Weiyuan" ship, and she saw him. Lin Yizhe recalled that he seemed to have seen a woman's figure in the forest on the shore that day, and couldn't help but laugh. "I saw you too." Lin Yizhe smiled and nodded, and said seriously, "You were on the top of the mountain, in the woods. As soon as I saw you, you hid deep in the woods." This time it's your turn. She was surprised. She looked at him and nodded vigorously, which meant that what he said was not bad at all. ¡°I¡­ was afraid¡­ thought¡­ it was¡­ a white ghost¡­¡± She recalled the scene at that time, looking a little embarrassed. Lin Yizhe immediately became alert when he heard her say the word "white ghost". "White ghosts?" "Yes white ghosts also came in a boat like this with flags on it they had cannons and foreign guns and killed many of us!" "She said a little eagerly, with a flash of anger and sadness in her eyes. When Lin Yizhe heard this, he understood that the white ghost with the flag on the boat she mentioned should be an American! He was familiar with China's modern history and knew that in the 19th century, after the United States seized the North American continent from the Indians and Mexicans through war and plunder, it began to seize colonies overseas, especially in the Pacific Ocean, and its aggressive clutches also extended to Taiwan. ! The purpose of the United States' invasion of Taiwan is very clear. Like Perry who opened the door to Japan, he nakedly declared that "occupying Taiwan" can be used as a springboard to further develop the coastal areas of mainland China and a stronghold for economic plunder. "The island directly faces many of China's major commercial ports. As long as enough navy is stationed on the island, it can not only control these ports, but also the southeast entrance to the Chinese sea." In addition, it can also be used as a way to plunder wealth from Asia. As a distribution center, "it is possible to establish communication lines with China, Japan, Ryukyu, Cochin China, Cambodia, Siam, the Philippines, and all islands located in the nearby sea." Because Taiwan is rich in natural resources, it is an ideal place for Americans to invade. , Perry once estimated: "Given the large and fertile land of Taiwan, the crops and other items it produces, in addition to being consumed on the island, can also be exported in large quantities." More importantly, "the island has the potential for coal. The abundant supply can serve as a fuel supply base for the U.S. Navy's ocean shipping activities to Asia and plunder wealth. Because of this, since 1847, the United States has sent warships to Taiwan several times to investigate the distribution of coal mines and survey ports. They have always been salivating over the rich products in the areas where the Gaoshan people live! So this can also explain why Li Xiande and others are so persistent in invading Taiwan! "Fathersaid youwereageneral!" When Lin Yizhe heard this, he understood that the white ghost with the flag on the boat she was talking about must be an American! He was familiar with China's modern history and knew that in the 19th century, after the United States seized the North American continent from the Indians and Mexicans through war and plunder, it began to seize colonies overseas, especially in the Pacific Ocean, and its aggressive clutches also extended to Taiwan. ! The purpose of the United States' invasion of Taiwan is very clear. Like Perry who opened the door to Japan, he nakedly declared that "occupying Taiwan" can be used as a springboard to further develop the coastal areas of mainland China and a stronghold for economic plunder. "The island directly faces many of China's major commercial ports. As long as enough navy is stationed on the island, it can not only control these ports, but also the southeast entrance to the Chinese sea." In addition, it can also be used as a way to plunder wealth from Asia. As a distribution center, "it is possible to establish communication lines with China, Japan, Ryukyu, Cochin China, Cambodia, Siam, the Philippines, and all islands located in the nearby sea." Because Taiwan is rich in natural resources, it is an ideal place for Americans to invade. , Perry once estimated: "Given the large and fertile land of Taiwan, the crops and other items it produces, in addition to being consumed on the island, can also be exported in large quantities." More importantly, "the island has the potential for coal. abundantsupply of ?. "It can be used as a fuel supply base for ocean shipping for the U.S. Navy to move to Asia and plunder wealth. Because of this, since 1847, the United States has sent warships to Taiwan several times to investigate the distribution of coal mines and survey ports. The fertile areas where the Gaoshan people live are The products have always been salivating! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster! Text Chapter 239 "Fishermen" from Kagoshima "Lin Wenzhenggong Collection: Diary": "On the 11th, accompanied by Alugu and his son, the general director of the Peony Society, they entered the mountain. The Beinanmen of the South Road each led their tribesmen to open a road along the mountain from the society and went out to Kunlun Au to meet them. The neighboring tribes paid tribute as a token of their sincerity and returned the four Japanese boat people they had detained. On the 18th, more than 200 people from the Kunlun Ao and Neishe tribes came, asking for road-opening equipment and willing to lead the way. The rewards are over. "Since the Peony Society, the Tainan Society has been promoted. After April, Zhonglun, Ma Liye, Azai Mixi, Da Long Ou, Xie A Ge, Guizai Long Ou and other societies have been promoted. There are many converts On North Road, there is also Tamsui gentleman Li Qinglin who has been naturalized as a resident of Tonghou Liushe. The name of the person is here; I am beyond the reach of the whip, and I am ordered to return to Tamsui Hall to receive him. " " Is there a leader of Chengguang'ao and the general of Xiuguluan who came to camp to beg for help? Da'om Society, all nearby strong tribes; Jie Jing tried to recruit them, and the tribesmen and others led the elders and young adults to the new city to be naturalized. They were all given wine and food before returning. Wu Xueliang then sent them to Chafushui, Shenlu and others. The roster of the Nineteenth Society counted 12,683 naturalized Fanding and Fankoufan. " " On the 25th, they were blocked from going to the Lion Head Society and were attacked. Jiufan lurked in the wilderness during the day and sniped. Pedestrians were set on fire on the mountain tops at night to lure me out of the team. The soldiers and civilians who walked sporadically were often targeted and killed, causing the roads in Fenggang and Fangliao to be blocked. Then he led his team to attack them with volleys of rifles and volleys of fire. The fierce enemy was defeated and seventy-three of them were killed. The rest of our troops fled, with twelve dead and seven injured. We were guarding Yang Xiuju and General Qian. Zhou Zhankui was injured. At night, all the tribes came to ask for surrender This time, he was ordered to suppress the Shitou tribe because he had no choice but to help the tribes. If you can repent and show your sincerity, and offer the leader of the canal in order to honor the national code, you will admire the court's virtues of living well and forgive its threats. " "On the ninth day of the lunar month, the people of Fangshan took Yang Wenxuan to the Neiguiwen Society. Wild mugwort, Wai Gui Wen She Fan Mu Bu Ali smoke; and those who could not shoot She Fan Mu Lang A Lang were brought to the Zhong Wen She Fan Mu Guiliuzai, Zhou Wu Lan She Fan Mu Wen Adan and Sanfan and other hundreds of people to beg for their surrender. . I made a seven-point agreement: to comply with the request, to compile household registration, to deal with criminals, to prohibit vendettas, to set up a general office, to establish a land, and to set up a private school. Ye Ai, Xiang is the leader of all the societies. He will be in charge of the head of the society, and he will abide by the agreement. If there is a murder in the society under his command, he will be killed by the head of the society. If no one is killed without permission in each society within three years, he will be killed. The chief minister will give a reward to the best. The remaining members of the Lion Head Society will find out which society they are hiding in. They are not allowed to hide in the society. Alu Guyeai and other groups are willing to abide by the agreement and rename Zhukeng Society to Yongping. The society, Benwu Society was renamed Yongfu Society, Caoshan Society was renamed Yongan Society, and Waiwai Shitou Society was renamed Waiwai Yonghua Society. All the societies were allowed to rehabilitate themselves, but the Shitou Society was guilty of serious crimes, and those who slipped through the net were not allowed to return to business. The community was recruited from the main community to establish a new area for Zhaojiongjie. A private school was first built in Fangliao, and each community sent ten or so boys to learn the language and express their feelings. They also learned to kneel and give way. To soften his spirit. When everyone heard about it, they all bowed their heads and obeyed" "This time, all the societies in the north and south complained that the Japanese were constantly intruding and presented Japanese knives and weapons as evidence. Since Japan promulgated the "Abandoned Sword Order" and the "All Citizens Are Military Order". The warriors of the noble clan lost their ancestral business and their livelihood was in straits, so the government wanted to transfer it. So he secretly encouraged to expand overseas to colonize. In recent years, there have been frequent discussions about "conquering Taiwan" and "conquering Korea" in Japan. They also secretly seized Ryukyu and watched Korea, fearing that it would be a big trouble for China in the future" ¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù¡ù ¡°Sir, those four Japanese, do you want to go over and take a look? " After listening to Yang Zaiyuan's suggestion, Lin Yizhe raised his head strangely. "Is there anything wrong? Chu Rong? " "These four people reported their identities as fishermen, but I think two of them don't look like fishermen. Yang Zaiyuan presented a form to Lin Yizhe, "Sir, please look at this. This is the identity, place of origin and resume they filled out." " Lin Yizhe took the form and took a look at it. When he saw the words "Kagoshima Prefecture" in the place of birth column behind the two Japanese names "Inoue Hikonosuke" and "Yamada Ryohei", his heart couldn't help but move. "Yes. These two people? Lin Yizhe asked, pointing to the names of these two people. "How did you guess it, sir?" "Yang Zaiyuan Qi said. "I'm afraid the people who come to this place may not necessarily be fishermen, they are more or less warriors. Lin Yizhe sneered, "Come on, I'll go over and take a look." " Yang Zaiyuan brought Lin Yizhe to the wooden house where the four Japanese were imprisoned. Seeing Lin Yizhe's arrival, two Fubiao guards with guns guarding the door quickly pushed open the wooden door. With a "crash", the heavy bamboo sheet was opened. The curtain opened and Lin Yizhe lowered his head and stepped in.bsp;Underground, the four "VIPs" were curled up and reclining. When they heard the sound of the bamboo curtain being opened, they all convulsed involuntarily! Lin Yizhe walked leisurely to the four Japanese and looked down at them. Due to being imprisoned by the Japanese for a long time, the four faces were so haggard and yellow that they no longer looked like their original faces. The four faces were all stained with mud, blood-stained and dusty, and all were covered with purple bruises and black spots. It's dark, everyone's hair is messy, with grass clippings, sand and mud on it. Their eyes were all blank, their light was dim and dim, and the whites of their eyes were covered with red threads! This proves that they have not closed their eyes all night long. The lips of all four of them are dry and cracked due to lack of water. With their low and weak breathing, each one is like a fish out of water, and like a lamp about to be oiled. A lamp that is exhausted and can be extinguished at any time. The expression on everyone's face is stiff and wooden, so. The smile on Lin Yizhe's face seemed stiff and wooden. He smiled without moving his skin and said, "You guys are frightened." The smile on his cheeks was like a knot in his words. As if frozen, there was no hint of laughter in it. One Japanese couldn't help but trembled, while the other was more frightened than him, but the remaining two could barely control themselves, but , the despair and sadness on their faces are enough to describe the panic and fear in their hearts. Because these days, they are living in fear every day. There was no expression on his face that could show his inner thoughts. Lin Yizhe was as stiff and cold as a stone statue. A special bluish-white look flashed on his face, which was almost invisible against his iron-like appearance. Dare to make people believe that he is Lin Yizhe who talks and laughs normally. Slowly turning around, Lin Yizhe's eyes were as cold and sharp as two sharp scissors, directed at a crouched Japanese. The Japanese was trembling more and more violently as if he had lost his soul, and spoke in Chinese with fear. Wailed: "Spare your life Spare your life" "What do you do?" Lin Yizhe asked. Before Lin Yizhe's assistant could translate his question into Japanese, the Japanese man let out a shrill and horrifying cry: "SirSirplease spare mespare meI I'm guilty Please give me a chance to change my ways I don't dare to do it anymore I can't help it I was forced by them" "Can you speak Mandarin?" Lin Yizhe said? Stunned, he asked sharply. "Sir, I understand your language!" The Japanese replied hurriedly, "The villain Maruyamazawa and Kazuken Hirayama are fishermen in Oda County, Japan" "Since they are fishermen, what are they doing here? Lin Yizhe said in a deep voice. Maruyama turned to look at the other two Japanese men standing aside, as if he was afraid. He thought for a moment, and just as he was about to speak, the other Japanese man suddenly burst out, his movements incredibly fast, and Maruyama's howl began to fill the room. In Shen Yi's air, this Japan grabbed his throat. At this moment, Maruyama's expression was strange and confused. He didn't seem to believe what he was seeing, as if he didn't feel that the other person's nails had dug into the skin of his neck; he was still shaking, but his whole body was stiff and unable to tremble, his eyes were horribly wide open, and his facial features were distorted. Below, the wrinkles on the face were all twisted into an indescribable deep groove! Upon seeing this, one of Lin Yizhe's guards rushed forward, raised the butt of his gun, and hit the Japanese man on the head hard. The Japanese man suddenly let go of his hand, fell to the side, and fainted. . Maruyama was so frightened that he was already in a semi-conscious state. His face was as golden as paper, and his tongue unconsciously stuck out of his mouth, dripping with glistening saliva. His whole body was already soaked with cold sweat. On the other side, a Japanese man's nostrils were wide open, and his big black nostrils were breathing out thickly, as if someone was grasping his heart. The muscles on his face were trembling, and his eyes seemed to be It's like bulging out of the eyes. He is actually the more calm among the four, but he is only "relatively" calm. Since he came to this world, no matter what he sees, hears, experiences, or even does what he does, They are all full of bloody cruelty, rigid coldness, and gloomy weirdness. It can be said that he has seen too much of the world and experienced too many risks. However, he has never tried the feeling he has experienced these days. What kind of feeling is it? The heinous way of death, the unforgettable atmosphere of death, the unspeakable terrible load on his heart His face was so pale that it almost no longer looked like a living person's face. His lips were slightly open, and the light in his sunken eye sockets was heavy and frightening, as if he was suffocating, while the muscles on his face were twitching constantly, as if something was pulling inside. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! ps: Qiao Feng was majestic in the apricot forest. Suddenly Elder Xu appeared and pointed out that the ethnicity on Qiao Feng¡¯s ID card and household registration book were both ¡°Khitan¡±. Qiao Feng couldn¡¯t argue! Afterwards, Qiao Feng asked Qiao Sanhuai, and Qiao Sanhuai looked ashamed: "Hey, weren't you a bad student? In order to get extra points for the college entrance examination, I asked someone to give you a gift and changed it to a minority" Please add it to your collection! Please recommend! Please subscribe! Please click! Asking for a monthly ticket! Text Chapter 240 The new opportunity before us "What's your name? Where are you from?" Lin Yizhe asked. A look of confusion flashed in the Japanese's eyes. Lin Yizhe saw that he might not understand Chinese, so he turned to wink at Tongshi, who stepped forward and translated Lin Yizhe's words into Japanese. The Japanese trembled for a while, then suddenly babbled a lot. "Sir, he said his name is Inoue Hikonosuke, and the one just now is called Yamada Ryohei. They are both businessmen from Kagoshima Prefecture. They came to Taiwan to do business." Suddenly, Maruyama's whole body was shocked, and he pointed at him and said A scream that was as terrifying as tearing your throat! "They are not businessmen! Theyareronin!" "Baga!" Inoue jumped up suddenly, and like Yamada who was knocked down just now, he pounced towards Maruyama, but he was also beaten by someone who had been well prepared. The Fubiao Guardsman smashed the butt of his rifle back. At this time, Yamada, who had been knocked down just now, had woken up. Seeing the black hole of the gun pointed at him and Inoue, he couldn't help but shrink back. "I'm afraid you two are not businessmen from Kagoshima Prefecture, but samurai from the Satsuma Domain!" Lin Yizhe said with a sneer. The general translated Lin Yizhe's words into Japanese verbatim. When they heard what the general said, Inoue and Yamada's eyes showed fierceness. There is also fear. Although trembling with fear, Maruyama tried his best to make a sound. Although the sound it made was trembling to the point of being speechless. "Sir they are indeed originally the samurai of the Satsuma Domain! They are now pirates!" "How could a dignified samurai become a pirate?" Lin Yizhe asked with a sneer. "Your Majesty, you don't know. Ever since the feudal clans returned their official status and His Majesty the Emperor established the Royal Guards, low-level samurai like them have lost their livelihood, so they have become pirates, specializing in killing people and stealing goods!" Maruyama saw. Inoue and Yamada were afraid to move as the Chinese soldiers' rifles pointed at them. I feel a little more courageous, and my speech becomes much more fluent. Lin Yizhe looked at the ferocious looks in the eyes of the two Japanese samurai with bleeding heads, and knew that what Maruyama said was not a lie. In the early years of the Meiji era, although Japan established a government with the emperor as the highest center of power, Japan had not yet completed its centralized system. The 274 vassals inherited from the old era still maintained independent military, financial and territorial governance. The government's control over the country is extremely weak. The Meiji government at that time had no direct armed forces. It only relied on the soldiers of the fallen vassals led by the Satsuma Shimazu Domain and the Choshu Mori Domain. If the interests of the Satsuma Alliance and the Meiji government were not aligned, the government would have no troops to rely on. It is bound to collapse. At that time, the Meiji government could only collect and allocate 30% to 40% of the national resources financially, but it had to bear all the expenditures of the central government. Therefore, it was stretched and its ability to pay was very fragile. At this time, Japan was still under the interference of European and American powers and the oppression of unequal treaties. The Meiji government inherited the shogunate's foreign debts and various indemnities, further increasing the financial burden. Despite the Meiji Restoration, the overall political atmosphere in Japan still stayed in the shogunate era, but the allegiance was transferred from the shogunate to the emperor's government. Moreover, each vassal regarded themselves as a hero of the Restoration and constantly competed for power and profit in the new government. The liberal faction in the Japanese government, headed by Kido Takayoshi, realizes that they want to eliminate the hidden dangers of separatism and division internally. To get rid of the crisis of external oppression by foreign powers, we must build a new Japan that is different from the shogunate era and can "confront all nations." The structure of this new Japan must be built. Ito Hirobumi clearly pointed out: an absolutist centralized system must be established, "all decrees and laws come from the imperial court", and the key is to abolish each vassal and eliminate the basis of "small power". In terms of specific implementation. The policy was to reform the vassal administration first, and then "return the official status" (that is, each vassal would dedicate its land and people to the court and no longer own them privately). Eventually the progressive policies of each domain were abolished. In accordance with this policy, the Meiji government issued an order to govern the feudal clan, and then implemented the "return of feudal clans"; at the same time, it required the four feudal clans of Satsuma, Choshu, Tosa, and Hizen to "contribute troops" to the court and set up "royal soldiers"; and later implemented the "abolition of feudal clans". The vassal established counties." During this series of processes, contradictions in Japanese society continued to accumulate. As early as the period of the Overthrow Movement, the reformers took "respect the king and repel the barbarians" as their program and denounced the shogunate's founding behavior as a rebellious act that went against the will of the emperor. However, in the reform policy proposed by the Meiji government, it was clearly stipulated: "Pursue knowledge in the world and greatly strengthen the imperial foundation." In the view of the "anti-barbarians", the founding policy betrayed the past path. They not only wanted to conquer the barbarians, but also held the government accountable. They resorted to assassinations to purge the government of "founding factions." At the same time, the founding of the country and foreign trade, and unequal exchanges caused a shortage of precious metals, which in turn caused price increases and reduced people's living standards. This caused hatred of foreigners and openness to spread throughout Japanese society, from samurai to farmers to citizens.?Policy dissatisfaction. If the founding of the country only stimulated the gentry on a spiritual level, then the conscription system and rank and salary penalties caused a serious crisis for the survival of the gentry on a material level. After "abolition of feudal lords and establishment of prefectures", the Meiji government immediately began the reform of "unifying military power and unifying military affairs", establishing Zhentai, reorganizing the government's standing army, and disbanding the soldiers of each lord. A large number of vassal soldiers were forced to retire and go home during this process. The number of military sergeants was greatly reduced, and the way out for the nobles became increasingly narrow. In November of the fifth year of Meiji (December 1872), the government issued the "Conscription Rescript" and the "Conscription Notice" which deprived the nobles of their proud privilege of serving as soldiers, which further aroused dissatisfaction among the nobles. The "family fortune" inherited from generation to generation is one of the fundamental privileges of the gentry. Although the Meiji government had some ideas when it was first established, it had to deal with it carefully because it involved the fundamental livelihood issues of the gentry. In the old shogunate era, "Jialu" and "Fenggong" were connected. Fonggong was to fulfill the feudal obligations to the lord and undertake certain tasks, while Jialu was the rights given by the lord. The two were interdependent. Family wealth is inherited from generation to generation, and work positions are also inherited from generation to generation. However, after the vassal was abolished and the county was established, the old vassal government no longer existed, and the nobles naturally lost the object of their service. At this time, a situation emerged where they received family salary unilaterally but did not assume any obligations. In addition, although the salary of the nobles has been cut, it still accounts for 20% to 30% of the Japanese government's annual expenditure, which is the largest part of the government expenditure, making the government's operation obviously ineffective. There is great dissatisfaction within the government against Jialu, who spent nearly 20 million yen a year in vain, and demands that Jialu be punished from the perspective of "four people being equal" and improving finances. In August of the ninth year of Meiji, the Meiji government resolutely implemented the "gold and salary public bond" system and completely abolished the family salary of the gentry. Although the gentry received a compensation, most people, especially the lower-class gentry, went bankrupt due to poor management and eventually became destitute people waiting for prices in the labor market. The nobles had lost all material privileges. They were in urgent need of a way to make a living, and some of them were unwilling to join the common people and sell their labor force. The only way left was to transfer the crisis overseas. An important reason why the Meiji government was strengthening its armaments and carrying out military expansion was to channel the anger and dissatisfaction of the nobles overseas! It is under this background that Japan has a series of external expansion concepts such as "annexing Ryukyu", "exploiting Ezo", "conquering Korea" and "conquering Taiwan"! Looking at the two ferocious-looking warriors of the former Satsuma Domain in Japan, Lin Yizhe suddenly remembered the "Southwestern War" that has not yet happened in Japan! This rebellion that occurred in Kagoshima, Japan, in 1877 was, to a large extent, the result of the Japanese samurai embarking on the path of rebellion because the last road to overseas expansion was blocked and there was no way out! At that time, in order to solve the crisis of the gentry, Saigo Takamori, one of Japan's "Three Heroes of the Restoration", proposed the "Conquest of Korea Theory". In fact, the "conquest of Korea theory" has a long history in Japan. As early as the Edo period, some Japanese scholars began to distort history, claiming that Korea has always been surrendered to Japan, so Japan can take whatever it wants. By the end of the shogunate, some people in Japan proposed sending troops overseas to gain capital for confrontation with the great powers, and North Korea naturally became the first target. Within the Japanese government, the "Korean Conquest Faction" headed by Saigo Takamori and the "Internal Governance Faction" headed by Okubo Toshimichi (also one of the "Three Heroes" of the Meiji Restoration) were formed. In fact, the two factions were divided on the issue of conquering Korea. There is no difference, they all believe that war must be launched against North Korea. The difference is that the Saigo faction demands to send an envoy immediately to get an excuse to go to war; while Okubo Toshimichi believes that sending an envoy immediately means going to war, and Japan is still weak and the results of the reform have not yet been consolidated, so now is not the time to go to war. The Saigo faction mainly focuses on the current gentry issue and wants to use foreign wars to divert domestic conflicts; while the Okubo faction takes a long-term view and seeks gradual expansion to avoid interference from third countries. In the sixth year of Meiji (October 23, 1873), the emperor announced in the form of an imperial edict that he had adopted the opinions of acting Taizheng Minister Iwakura Tomoshi, overturning Saigo's conquest of Korea. On the same day, the "Five Councilors for the Conquest of Korea" headed by Xixiang went out. The Meiji government gradually abolished the privileges of the gentry, which already caused dissatisfaction among the gentry. Foreign wars were temporarily banned, and the way to transfer the crisis overseas was also blocked. The only way for the gentry to vent their dissatisfaction was to oppose the Meiji government. The departure of Saigo and the Guards officers gave the dissatisfied nobles a spiritual leader and a practical commander, allowing the grassroots and high-level leaders of the dissatisfied nobles to unite. This is the origin of the "Southwestern War"! ???Can we make use of this war that happened four years later? Lin Yizhe suddenly had a bold idea in his heart. He looked at Inoue and Yamada and said pleasantly: "Do you two know your guilt?" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster! ps : Ouyang Feng sent Ouyang Ke to go out with the poisonous snake formation to perform a mission. After a few days, he returned to Baituo Mountain in tears. All the poisonous snakes were gone. Ouyang Feng was surprised and asked why. Ouyang Ke replied angrily: "It's paralyzed, I'll do it again later." I won¡¯t go to Guangdong anymore!¡±