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Volume 1: Fierce Battle in Changsha Chapter 578: My Wish Is Not Granted

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    Business economy is just a game in Xiao Yungui's eyes. Although the combination of Jiangsu and Zhejiang capital industries has the potential to become a behemoth, he believes more in the power of the state machine. He is convinced that he can play this game well because  The rules of the game were formulated by him relying on the power of the state apparatus.  Just like the British East India Company, when it completes its historical mission, it will be mercilessly swallowed up by the state machine.  Taking advantage of the opportunity of quelling the Indian Rebellion, the British had weakened the real power of the British East India Company in one fell swoop. The East India Company was no longer a monster with military, economic and political power in India.

    Britain has already eliminated the monster it created, but Xiao Yungui has just begun to build his own monster. This has to be said to be far behind Britain. In the face of the menacing capital impact of the great powers, creating this monster is also a last resort.  At this time, the United States is still unable to resist the impact of Britain, the world's factory, let alone these weak and budding capital entities in the coastal areas of Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

    After the Civil War, the United States also had an oligarchic economy for a long time. Many industries were monopolized and capital was highly concentrated. Although this will harm the national economy in the future, under certain historical conditions, this is inevitable. Otherwise,  It is impossible to resist and break Britain's world economic advantage.

    After negotiating some general principles with Yu Songnian and other businessmen from the Federation of Industry and Commerce, the fifty-three large and small commercial banks and factory owners in Jiangsu and Zhejiang present on the spot expressed their reasons for joining this industrial consortium, which was historically known as the Fifty-Three Commercial Banks Alliance.  The entity company is also named Far East Co., Ltd. and is headquartered in Shanghai.  This company will write a profound chapter in the future, and it has made an indelible contribution to the take-off of domestic industrial entities.

    Subsequently, fifty-three business bank bosses unanimously agreed to form an interim executive committee to formulate a series of articles of association for the company. The fifty-three bosses were all members of the interim executive committee and planned to elect Xiao Yungui as chairman of the committee.

    "However, Xiao Yungui refused to serve as chairman. Even the executive committee member appointed Wei Hexiang as the executive committee member. In the end, Yu Songnian, Zhao Puzhai and Li Yeting were elected as the chairman and vice chairman of the committee.  Next, the committee discussed other details, and Xiao Yungui retired.

    After leaving the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and returning to Prince Xi¡¯s residence, Xiao Yungui received a note from Britain and France.  The combined fleet is already preparing to go north. Hundreds of large and small warships, troop transports, supply ships, and accompanying merchant ships will leave Shanghai, Dinghai and other ports within a few days to go north to conquer the Manchus.

    After reading the note, Xiao Yungui did not reply immediately. He immediately convened his Xiwang advisory group to discuss the current situation. Although he had the advantage of being a time traveler who knew more about historical experience, he was already trapped in the situation.  To get rid of the authorities, he still needs a group of bystanders.  A group of smart bystanders.

    Soon several key members of the advisory group headed by Qian Jiang arrived, and they also learned about the British and French notes. Although the British and French had notified the Taiping Army before the military operation, the British and French allied forces had been gathering in large numbers along the coast of Jiangsu and Zhejiang for some time. They  Just waiting for the spring to bloom and marching northward, it is obvious that there are lice on the bald man's head.  Therefore, the advisory group began to discuss how the Taiping Army could obtain the maximum benefit from the British and French expeditions northward to conquer the Qing Dynasty very early.

    "Xiao Yungui didn't talk nonsense. He went straight to the point and asked the advisory group for their views on the matter.  Qian Jiang first said: "Your Highness, we have discussed beforehand that the British and French forces will go north to conquer the Qing Dynasty. The focus of the attack will be the Jintang area. In this way, they can quickly attack the capital of the Qing Dynasty directly, and we can take advantage of the situation to send troops to Huaishang and take advantage of the situation.  When the Manchus and Qing Dynasties can no longer care about each other, they will completely clear out the Qing army in Huaishang, and then prepare to march into Henan, Shandong and other places. The southern route can speed up the pace of conquering Sichuan and Guizhou. The Qing army in Yunnan is no longer a great weapon and can be completely handed over to  Du Wenxiu's troops are settled, and Chen Yucheng can leave and go north to attack Sichuan and Guizhou in less than half a year. Most of the world will belong to the Kingdom of Heaven. After the British and French allied forces break through the capital, the remaining land can be decided by propaganda."

    Xiao Yungui said with some dissatisfaction: "Is this the result of your discussion? This is just a superficial phenomenon. I reminded you repeatedly last time that the British and French allied forces sending troops to the north this time is quite strange. The Bohai Bay incident was not an accident. Someone  A series of conspiracies are being carefully prepared behind the scenes. Have you all forgotten?"

    A member of the advisory group stood up and said calmly: "Your Highness, of course you have not forgotten that what Mr. Qian just said is only the measures we should take under the best situation."

    Xiao Yungui remembers that this man's name was Liu Xin. He was born in the market. He once worked in Shanghai Shipping Industry. He was well-informed and had always been very resourceful. Qianjiang relied on him very much.  Xiao Yungui groaned and said, "Then continue."

    Qian Jiang glanced at Liu Xin and nodded slightly to signal him to continue. Liu Xin was not afraid of the majesty of the Western King. He cleared his throat and continued: "Judging from the Bohai Bay incident between Britain, France and the Manchu Qing Dynasty, there must be?Two forces are preparing to fight hard, and one of them must have some kind of agreement or tacit understanding with Britain and France. Once Britain and France capture the Manchu capital, this force will definitely launch a coup. Since Britain and France are willing to support this force,  The two parties must have reached a series of terms, and these terms are most likely aimed at our Taiping Army.  "

    Xiao Yungui nodded and said, "I've thought of this too, let's continue."

    Liu Xin continued: "We judge that Britain and France are worried that the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom will have too much power in the Far East after annihilating the Manchus and unifying the country. They are also worried that the Manchus will be overly forced and will fall to Russia, so Britain and France are happy to establish a puppet regime to rule the north.  Containing us can also contain Russia.¡±

    Xiao Yungui knocked on the table a few times and said: "Containing us is the key point. Russia's eastward expansion will not be that fast, but the Russians will still take advantage of the situation. So how should we deal with it?"

    Liu Xin paused for a moment, looking at Qianjiang without speaking as if he was about to speak.  Xiao Yungui smiled and said: "There is no need to be taboo, but it doesn't hurt to say it."

    Liu Xin clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, this idea was thought up by me and has nothing to do with anyone else."

    Xiao Yungui smiled slightly and said: "Is your idea to secretly contact the forces currently in power in the Qing Dynasty, reach an agreement with them, and unite with the outside world to expel the British and French first, and then have a showdown behind closed doors?"

    Liu Xin was very surprised. He thought that his wild idea was ridiculous, but he didn't expect that the King of the West had also thought of it. He nodded and said: "Your Highness is wise, I can't wait. This idea may be too ridiculous."

    Xiao Yungui waved his hand and said with a smile: "This is not ridiculous. There are no eternal enemies, only common interests. If Britain and France really succeed in launching a coup with the forces lurking in the Manchu Qing Dynasty and control the situation in Jiangbei, it will bring great benefits to our Northern Expedition.  There will be a lot of obstacles and inconveniences, and there may even be the danger that Britain and France will jointly declare war once we make the Northern Expedition. Therefore, any method that can help change this trend can be put forward. I will not deduct any demons for this reason.  I blame everyone, you go on to say, as long as the method is good, it is a great achievement."

    After Liu Xin received the encouragement from the King of the West, he took a deep breath and continued: "I think as long as we can contact the people in power in the Qing Dynasty, the two sides can temporarily reach partial cooperation. We will suspend military operations in Huaishang and let the Manchus  The Qing Dynasty was able to mobilize troops and horses to go north for a decisive battle with the British and French coalition forces. Although the British and French coalition forces had sharp guns and artillery, they were only an expeditionary force of 20,000 to 30,000 people. As long as the Qing army concentrated its superior strength and made proper use of terrain and tactics, it was not impossible to stop them.  Live in Britain and France. As long as the British and French forces cannot capture the capital, once a stalemate is formed, the situation will gradually change."

    Qian Jiang said angrily: "Your Highness, what Liu Xin said is still absurd. Although the method is a good one, let the Manchus block the British and French, and we don't have to intervene. But first, how can we reach a temporary partial truce with the leaders of the Manchus?  This is not easy to do. The Manchus and the Qing Dynasty have deep enmity with us. Who can serve as an envoy to the Manchu Qing Dynasties? We can¡¯t contact the leaders of the Manchu Qing Dynasties in this first step, let alone the development of subsequent matters."

    Liu Xin was speechless. The fatal question of his absurd method was the first step. Can the Manchus and the Taiping reach a partial armistice agreement?  How do the two sides trust each other?  Who can send an envoy to the Qing Dynasty to make the Qing Dynasty accept the Taiping Army's suggestions?  No one seems to be able to do it.

    Xiao Yungui pondered for a moment and then asked: "Liu Xin, think about it on the other hand, if you were the man in power in the Qing Dynasty, what would you do in the face of the aggressive situation between us and Britain and France?"

    Liu Xin gritted his teeth and said: "No poison, no husband. If it were me, once the British and French landed in Jintang, I would order the Yellow River to be dug to release water to stop the Taiping Army from going north, and then allocate troops to fight the British and French allied forces as soon as possible, and then unite with Russia outside to continue the war.  Our Taiping army is around!"

    Xiao Yungui's face became a little stiff. After he stood up and walked back and forth for dozens of steps, he stood still and sighed softly: "According to her temperament, maybe she will do this. Whatever, whatever, I will pull her."  Just a handful."

    Qian Jiang and others did not understand what the King of the West meant. Xiao Yungui turned around with a roar and said immediately: "Immediately urge the team escorting Peng Yulin and Li Mengqun to speed up and rush to Shanghai. I want to see them as soon as possible."  The two of them are the candidates to be sent to the Manchu Qing Dynasty. I will personally write a letter to the Queen Mother of the Qing Dynasty to explain the current situation, hoping to persuade her to accept this proposal."

    Xiao Yungui then said in a deep voice: "I have rejected the extensive military cooperation agreement between Britain and France. At the same time, I have not signed any non-aggression treaty with Britain and France. If the Manchu Qing Dynasty does not fulfill my wishes, I will order the Taiping Army to prepare.  Prepare for war with Britain and France! Since the knives of others are on their necks, we have nothing to hold back! The worst we can do is declare war with Britain and France alone. We would rather fight now than wait until the situation becomes more complicated in the future!"  Qian Jiang and others were all frightened.?Bow down and take orders.
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