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Volume 1: Fierce Battle in Changsha Chapter 354: Worries

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    Zuo Zongtang let out a sigh of realization and pondered for a moment: "The Queen of the West is a rare and strange woman in the world. She is also a woman who is soft on the outside and strong on the inside. But in the end, she is still a woman. Every woman has it.  Jealousy, not to mention that the Queen of the West is a strong woman? The King of the West and the Queen of the West have a bad relationship, and they have gone through adversities together.  King, aren¡¯t you satisfied to have this woman by your side for the rest of your life?¡±

    Xiao Yungui¡¯s old face turned red for a rare moment, and he defended himself: ¡°I didn¡¯t really want to recruit more queens. I just got closer to Zhou Xiuying and Mu Yinghong in Shanghai, and she became suspicious.¡±

    Zuo Zongtang chuckled and said: "As the saying goes, it's better to know your husband than your wife. Ask yourself, King Xi, have you never thought about Zhou Xiuying and Mu Yinghong? If you haven't thought about it, why do you bring these two women to show off in the city and make people talk?"

    Xiao Yungui was stunned, his mouth wide open and speechless. After a while, seeing that Zuo Zongtang's teasing smile had not dissipated, he changed the subject and said: "By the way, Prime Minister, the Swedish Kammer Ryder m1842 model  Two rifle production lines, as well as three accompanying accessories and drug production lines, have all been shipped. Do you think it would be better to place them in the Suzhou Manufacturing Bureau or the Shanghai Manufacturing Bureau? How do you plan to arrange the technicians and workers?"

    Zuo Zongtang pulled out a file and said: "Xu Shou of the Ministry of Industry has already drawn up the charter, and the initial location is Suzhou Manufacturing Bureau. Although Shanghai is more convenient for land and water transportation, Shanghai is too close to the influence of foreigners. I'm afraid that once  In the future, if there are conflicts with foreigners, the Shanghai Manufacturing Bureau may be a little unstable. As for the technicians and workers, they are all drawn from the Suzhou Manufacturing Bureau and the Shanghai Manufacturing Bureau. There will also be night schools run by schools across Suzhou, and there will also be a number of night technician training classes  After graduating, the Ministry of Industry suggested that they first be recruited into the military industry, and the number of workers initially selected is more than 1,200. As long as these people study hard for a period of time with foreign engineers in Shanghai, there will be no problem."

    Xiao Yungui hummed and said: "I have generally read Xu Shou's charter. After all, he is an expert, so we can just listen to him. It is okay to put important military production departments in Suzhou. Shanghai is indeed extremely vulnerable to attacks from  Threats at sea.¡±

    Zuo Zongtang chuckled and said, "Actually, the King of the West has already made up his mind about this matter. Now, is it because he wants to change the subject?"

    Xiao Yungui coughed and said slightly embarrassed: "Lao Zuo, it seems that your old tree has blossomed, what? Now that the family members are here, they can also joke?"

    Zuo Zongtang smiled and said nothing. Xiao Yungui stood up and said, "I'm going to Li Kaifang's house. He is here for me today. Are you going?"

    Zuo Zongtang smiled and said: "I declined to Mr. Li in the morning. Today, Zuo's family members have arrived, and it is time to reunite with them, so I won't disturb you." Then Zuo Zongtang said seriously: "The King of the West  Ah. You just arrived today, you should spend more time with Queen Xi. She is pregnant and needs someone by her side." Seeing Xiao Yungui's face smelling bad, Zuo Zongtang hurriedly changed his words: "Zuo  I'm too talkative. If the King of the West has something to do, please help yourself."

    At that moment Zuo Zongtang sent Xiao Yungui to the door, and Xiao Yungui led Tang Erniu and other guards directly to Li Kaifang's house.

    Li Kaifang's residence is not too far away from the Xiwang Mansion. It was originally the residence of a Qing official who retired and returned to his hometown. After the city of Suzhou was destroyed, it was said that this official died with his family in the Qing Dynasty, but I heard other people talking about it privately.  But he was forced to donate by Suzhou guard Zhang Guoliang too harshly.  When the city was finally broken, the Qing army massacred all of them.

    Arriving at the door of the mansion, Li Kaifang personally greeted him at the door with his family and several close relatives. After entering the mansion, Li Kaifang led Xiao Yungui to the inner hall to sit down.

    Xiao Yungui saw that the banquet was full of delicacies and several bottles of Sherry wine. This meal was probably enough for an ordinary person to spend two or three months.  Xiao Yungui couldn't help but secretly sigh that even his own generals had been corrupted so quickly, let alone the big guys in Tianjing who held the holy treasury?  Thinking of this, Xiao Yungui couldn't help but secretly worry. It seemed that as Zuo Zongtang said, the difference between the law and the world could not be so clearly judged overnight.

    Li Kaifang was a much smoother person, and he was Xiao Yungui's close confidant. Xiao Yungui was too embarrassed to break out on the spot, so he put on his clothes and sat down at the table.

    At this time, Li Kaifang exchanged his family members for companionship. According to the law of the Kingdom of Heaven, only those who have been granted the title of king can receive the queen's wife according to the throne. Li Kaifang is not a king yet and only has one wife. But Xiao Yungui saw several people following him.  The female official looked at him rather ambiguously, and Xiao Yungui secretly thought that this guy must have taken over the house, but he just didn't dare to make it public.

    Xiao Yungui is actually not convinced by the laws of marriage in the Kingdom of Heaven. Just like later generations, monogamy is also stipulated, but in fact, rich and powerful people have mistresses outside, not to mention that it is still the feudal Qing Dynasty.  period?  Someone like Li Kaifang can be considered a SuIt would be strange for the third-ranking official in the province not to have a few female officials or maids in his house.

    There is also the prohibition on alcohol. Although Tianjing explicitly prohibits alcohol, it does not have any restrictive effect on the upper class. However, the West Palace Army enforces it very strictly. Anyone who drinks in the army will be treated seriously. And like Li Kaifang  But the inner hall of important officials is a place beyond the control of laws and regulations.

    Li Kaifang, his family and close friends took turns toasting to Xiao Yungui, and Xiao Yungui accepted everyone. After everyone finished drinking, Xiao Yungui smiled and asked a few questions to show his favor to Li Kaifang.

    The banquet ended quickly, because King Xi said during the banquet that he had something important to discuss with Li Kaifang after the meal, so everyone hurriedly finished the food and wine in a sensible manner.

    Then Xiao Yungui and Li Kaifang came to the study to discuss matters alone. When they walked into Li Kaifang's study, they saw a lot of Christian scriptures on the bookshelf. Xiao Yungui couldn't help but smile and picked up an English version of the "Old Testament" and asked  : "Kaifang, can you still read foreign languages?"

    Li Kaifang smiled awkwardly and said: "His Royal Highness the King of the West laughed. His subordinates just heard that this was a foreign version of the teachings, so they asked someone to bring a set from Shanghai to fill the scene."

    Xiao Yungui put the book back on the bookshelf and said with a smile: "You are honest. There are no other people here, and there is no need for official titles. We still treat each other like brothers in private."

    Li Kaifang responded, and Xiao Yungui sat down, stroking the armrest of the imperial chair and sighing: "Kaifang, your rosewood desk and chair are probably very expensive."

    Li Kaifang observed the words and knew that the King of the West was not happy, so he hurriedly said: "This is the furniture that was originally in the house. The owner of the house was originally an official of Qingyao, and the furniture was very luxurious. When my younger brother moved in and saw that the furniture was in good condition, he died.  People move away.¡±

    Xiao Yungui gave a faint hum and said: "I know this. You only bought a few things before and after you moved here. Most of them were original things, so it's nothing. Kaifang, it's not easy for us to conquer the world.  , although it was said that we were forced to rebel for the sake of wealth and wealth, but now that we have not accomplished our big things, we must not be too luxurious, otherwise once everyone becomes corrupt, we may not wait until the Qing demon comes to fight, and we ourselves  Everyone¡¯s hearts will be scattered.¡±

    Li Kaifang felt like she was breaking out in a cold sweat, and she quickly bowed and said, "My little brother has a tender stomach. My brother has taught me a lesson. I will definitely be frugal in everything from now on."

    Xiao Yungui pointed to Taozi beside him and said: "It's good that you understand, but you don't have to be too harsh on yourself. As long as the expenses are within the scope of your own salary, I will not interfere or anything. Sit down and talk.  "

    Li Kaifang thanked him and sat down. Xiao Yungui continued: "You did a good job with the Ministry of War. I didn't plan to let you lead troops on the battlefield again, but there was something wrong with the strategy in Fujian.  It takes you, a veteran of the West Palace, to take action to control the situation."

    Li Kaifang clasped her fists and said, "I will let my brother do what I want, and I won't hesitate to do anything wrong."

    Xiao Yungui smiled and said, "That's right. Now that you have a study room, you can speak more politely."

    When Li Kaifang heard Xiao Yungui joking with her, she breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "After working with Zuo Xiang and the others, my words are a bit ink, so much so that I make my brother laugh."

    Xiao Yungui nodded and said: "It's a good thing that you are still willing to learn. I heard that the few secretaries and female officials in your house are talented people. I know that you are under pressure to work with Zuo Xiang and others. After returning to the house, you stay up late at night.  Let the female officer teach you how to read and write, and you will be much better than Ji Wenyuan. Ji Wenyuan is still looking for someone to write official documents for you, but it's not like you can write official documents yourself." Xiao Yungui followed and looked at Li Kaifang with a smile.  He said: "The female official named Qin Shuxian who was at the table just now was your teacher in reading and writing. But Kaifang, you are not honest. Have you already accepted her?"

    Li Kaifang broke out in a cold sweat again and muttered: "My younger brother and Qin Shuxian read under the lamp every night. As time went by, they developed a secret love. My younger brother failed to control himself. Please punish me at the Palace of the West King."

    Xiao Yungui waved his hand with a smile and said: "The king also knows a thing or two about you and Qin Shuxian. It is human nature to love a man and his concubine. As long as there is true love and you are not forcing others, I will not interfere with this matter.  A lot. But you have to remember, if one day you really rely on your power to suppress others and force the sisters in the army to follow you, I will not let you go."

    Li Kaifang hurriedly responded. Xiao Yungui took a sip of tea and said, "Do you know what went wrong with the Fujian strategy?"

    Li Kaifang said: "I know, something happened because Li Xiucheng was not strict with his subordinates."

    Xiao Yungui nodded and said: "Yes, Li Xiucheng's men did not give him any face, but they did some evil things that were outrageous and held him back. He is no longer suitable to lead troops south to Fujian." Follow Xiao Yungui.  He looked at Li Kaifang and said, "Are there any difficulties or concerns about going south to Fujian?"

      Li Kaifang stood up and opened a curtain hanging in the study room. What hung behind the curtain was a map of Ningbo and Fujian. Li Kaifang pointed to Wenzhou, Taizhou, and Chuzhou in Fujian and said: "Brother, since Ningbo conquered  Since then, I have been paying attention to the military affairs in Fujian. Li Tingyu, the demon leader of the Qing Dynasty, gathered 60,000 troops and distributed them in Wenzhou, Taizhou, and Chuzhou. He wanted to protect himself wisely and prevent us from entering Fujian. Although Li Tingyu was brave back then, he was old after all.  We have more than 20,000 elite new divisions in Ningbo, supplemented by 30,000 local soldiers, which are enough to go south to attack Fujian. I am not afraid of Qingyao." At this point, Li Kaifang paused and continued: "What I am worried about is Fuzhou and Xiamen.  Foreigners everywhere.¡±
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