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Volume 3: The Wind Rises in the South, Chapter 5, Chapter 5: Intrigue and Fraud

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    Early the next morning, the palace of the King of Burma.  Meng Ji paced quickly in the room, and the servants knelt on the ground with their faces close to the ground to avoid becoming the target of the king's anger.  "Ambassador Gillings of the British Empire has arrived!" Following the loud announcement, Gillings walked in quickly. Today, his face was full of smiles, and he seemed to be in a particularly good mood.  When he was still six or seven meters away from Meng Ji, he took off his top hat, gave an elegant bow, and said in unskilled Burmese, "Your Majesty, the humble servant of the Queen salutes you!" Meng Ji ruthless  He glared at Gillins fiercely and said nothing for a while, but Gillins also maintained his elegant demeanor and smile, and looked at him quietly.  Suddenly, Meng Ji asked loudly: "Tell me, who attacked the Burmese Protector's Mansion in Dashun last night and killed Zhao Youting?" Gillings listened carefully to the translator beside him, smiled slightly and replied:  "Your Majesty, I just came to your beautiful capital as a guest. I am very grateful for your generous and attentive hospitality. As for the unfortunate incident that happened last night, the only thing I can say is to express my gratitude to the unfortunate fellow traveler from Shunguo.  I feel very sorry for what happened!" Meng Ji's black face turned dark purple for an instant, but he gradually controlled his emotions. Finally, Meng Ji sat back on the throne slumped and whispered: "Okay, let's be honest.  " Gillings blinked, spread his hands and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I very much agree with this. Sincerity is a Christian virtue! " "Although I have no evidence to prove that you and the Shunguo Protector School last night.  It is related to the attack on the Wei Mansion, but there is no doubt that if our country and Shun country are at odds with each other, there is no doubt that the British Empire will be the biggest beneficiary, isn't it? "The smile on Gillings's face disappeared, and he raised his head, arrogantly.  replied: "Your Majesty, as a humble servant of Her Majesty the Queen, I would like to remind you that the British Empire has nothing to do with you or the Kingdom of Burma. We are here just to hope for equal trade and gain  The power to spread the faith of God. The British Empire has no intention of occupying your territory, nor does it seek to reduce your country to a vassal state. On the contrary, it is not without the strength of the warriors of the empire that you are now able to occupy the supreme position.  You know, the Burmese Colonel is not an equal envoy between the two countries, but a governor sent by the occupier. It is a yoke placed on your neck, not to mention that the other party has protected the son of your enemy. Who is the enemy and who is the friend?  Don¡¯t you understand? I think it¡¯s not difficult for your wise Majesty to make the right decision!¡± At this point, Gillins lowered his head humbly and waited for Meng Ji¡¯s answer.  There was silence in the room for a long time, and finally King Meng Ji whispered: "I am willing to implement the previous agreement immediately!" Gillins suppressed the ecstasy in his heart, made a standard bow to Meng Ji, and replied in a low voice  Said: "The British Empire will never abandon its allies!" The rain was hitting people's faces. In the gray sky, dark clouds full of rain were moving slowly, as if they could be caught with a hand.  People were struggling step by step in the mud, and fine rain fell on their heads, making them soaked. From time to time, someone fell down, splashing mud flowers all over the sky, and their companions on the side silently helped them up, and continued  Forward.  The white elephant was the only livestock left in the entire team. All the horses had died one after another due to the hardships of the past few days - overwork and not enough hay knocked down these poor animals, and there were fewer accompanying soldiers.  several.  Batu had to throw away most of his luggage, leaving only the necessary food and drinking water.  "Guide Chen, it's getting late. Is there a dry place ahead? Get ready to camp!" Batu wiped the rain off his face and shouted to Chen Zaixing. At this time, he had his trouser legs rolled up, bare feet and leather shoes.  He was tied with shoelaces and hung around his neck. He was covered in mud, and he was holding a cane that was used as a branch in his hand. He was in a miserable state.  "Compared to Batu, Chen Zaixing's situation is better. He is accustomed to the local climate and wears a raincoat.  Chen Zaixing looked up at the sky, then at the surrounding environment, and nodded: "If you walk half a mile further, there will be a cave in the valley. You can rest there at night!" "Cave? That's good, you don't have to lie in the mud after all.  It's been raining in the ground, and after these days, I've almost turned into a puddle of mud." A smile appeared on Batu's gray face. He turned around and shouted to his men behind him: "Everyone, please work harder.  , we can camp and rest after walking half a mile. Guide Chen said that we can stay in the cave tonight without getting wet!¡± Batu¡¯s encouragement worked a little, and the exhausted people squeezed out the last bit of energy from their bodies.  , quickened the pace.  Batu turned around and smiled broadly at Chen Zaixing. Just as he was about to say something, a scream suddenly came from behind him: "Attendant Mao! Attendant Maang! What's wrong with you? Wake up!"  They all hurriedly pushed away the crowd of onlookers and saw Maung Oke lying on the ground with gray cheeks, eyes closed and teeth clenched, and they helped him up.?I reached out and touched his forehead. Although his forehead was covered with rainwater, you could still feel his hot forehead. It was obviously very severe.  Batu hurriedly shouted: "Hurry and put him on the back of the white elephant, and we will talk about it at the camp!" The cave was filled with thick smoke.  Since it was the rainy season, people could not get enough dry firewood, so they had to pour precious kerosene on the wet firewood and then reluctantly lit it. Even so, the fire was still very small and the smoke emitted was very heavy.  The soldiers were shirtless, sitting around the fire, baking their leather shoes and clothes.  The thick smoke from burning wood mixed with the smell of burnt leather shoes, filling the entire cave.  Next to a fire inside the cave, Maung Oke was lying on the ground, his eyes closed, his jaw clenched, and his cheeks were gray.  Two handsomely dressed teenagers were kneeling aside. They were the two escaped princes. Judging from their appearance, they inherited more of their mother's genetic characteristics. They were born with fair skin and handsome appearance.  At this time, the two people were looking worriedly at Maung Oke lying on the ground - this is the person they are closest to now.  Batu stretched out his fingers and probed under Maung Oke's nose. The man's breathing was rapid and uneven - this was a sign of a serious illness. He stretched out his hand to unbutton Maung Oke's shirt, and a strong fishy smell immediately hit him.  It spread out - Maung Oke's shoulder was hastily wrapped tightly with white cloth, and it was already covered with oozing blood.  "It seems that the wound is inflamed and needs to be treated again." Batu whispered. He pulled out the dagger from his waist and carefully cut open the white cloth. The white cloth spread out to reveal the wound.  The two princes quickly turned their heads and exclaimed softly.  Maung Oke's wound has turned white with rain soaked, and yellow-white pus is emerging from the inside from time to time. Black sores have appeared on the skin at the edge. It is obvious that the injury is quite serious. I don't know how many days he has been there.  How did you survive the day?  "What should I do?" Batu was also shocked by Maung Oke's wound. Although he was an excellent officer, he was not a professional doctor after all. Seeing such a wound, he instinctively turned his head and looked at Chen Zaixing.  come over.  Chen Zaixing avoided his gaze and whispered: "His wound is severely suppurated and he has bad sores. He may not be able to be cured even in the hospital, let alone now!" Although the two princes are not good at Chinese,  Very skilled, but seeing the embarrassed expressions on the faces of Batu and Chen Zaixing, they both understood the current situation. They knelt down in front of Batu together, crying and shouting something?  Although Batu's Burmese was average, he understood without listening that the other party must be pleading with him to save Maung Ouk's life. He knew that the two princes were of high status and did not dare to accept their kneeling, so he hurriedly gave way.  On the side, he whispered comfort.  While there was a commotion here, Maung Aok had already woken up. His wounds were inflamed and his mouth was thirsty. He instinctively shouted "water!" When the two little princes saw him waking up, they hurriedly cheered and fetched water.  Then he lifted his upper body up and gave Maung Oke a few mouthfuls of hot water. Only then did Maung Oke feel much better and wake up completely.  "Guide Chen, where are we?" "You fainted just now, so we found a cave to rest!" A worried look appeared on Maung Oke's face immediately, and he whispered: "What? That doesn't delay the trip.  ?" He struggled to get up as he spoke.  Batu on the side quickly pressed him down and whispered: "Don't move around. You were originally going to rest, and you didn't delay your trip." There was a doubtful look on Maung Oke's face, but in the end he lay down again helplessly.  Go down.  Batu poured him another bowl of hot water and whispered: "Servant, you have such a serious gunshot wound on your body, why do you want to go on the road? Isn't this looking for death?" A bitter smile appeared on Maung Oke's face:  "Your Majesty only has this little flesh and blood, and you entrusted it to me, how can I abandon it? Even if you die, you can't delay your trip!" Batu heard Maung Oke's resolute tone, and knew that no matter how much he tried to persuade him, he would not be able to do anything.  After using it, he could only whisper: "It's okay, the prince is still young, and it's inconvenient to be without you. I'll have a day off tomorrow, and when you feel better, I can stay on the back of the white elephant and walk!" Maung Aok wanted to say something.  , but Batu had already turned around and left.  Chen Zaixing sat aside and quietly observed all this.  After these days of observation, he already had a fairly good understanding of the situation of this small escape team.  As a former scholar and a bachelor of Xuanyu Academy, he originally studied in the Eastern Zhejiang School, which focused on the theory of "economic management of the world".  The prospectors, engineers, and mine owners who have been traveling between Myanmar and China for many years have already combined their years of experience with their original knowledge.  He keenly felt that this was an extremely important opportunity for him. Not only could he change his own destiny, he could even realize his long-cherished wish and change the destiny of the entire empire.  Thinking of this, Chen Zaixing stood up, walked to Batu, and whispered: "Master Ba!"  When Batu heard the sound, he turned around and saw that it was Chen Zaixing. His expression softened a little. In the past few days, the two of them had gone through hardships together, and Chen Zaixing also played a big role. Unknowingly, Batu had a better impression of him.  A lot.  "Guide Chen? What do you have to say?" Chen Zaixing did not answer, but glanced at a deserted area. Batu understood the other party's hint, nodded knowingly, and walked over there. Chen Zaixing  He also followed them, and when they reached a quiet place, Batu asked in a low voice: "Guide Chen, what do you have to say?" "Master Ba, why are you escorting this group of people back to Dashun?  "Batu frowned, suppressed the anger in his heart, and lowered his voice: "Guide Chen, you are just a commoner, you can lead the way, other things are not your responsibility!" "From what I can see, sir!  I want to follow the example of the sages, Yang Wei and Shi Yanran, and do something great. I wonder if I guessed it right?" Batu shouted: "Who are you? "What is the purpose of following us?"  On the handle of the gun at the waist.  Chen Zaixing didn't seem to feel the threat in the other person's tone and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter who I am, but if you really want to make a career, Chen can help!" At this point, Chen Zaixing said to him  Batu bowed his hand.  Batu had calmed down at this time. Since there were only two of them now, he was not afraid of what the other party would do. He snorted coldly and made a gesture to indicate to the other party to speak.  "This time there have been changes in Burma. The Lord of Burma has changed his position. Your Excellency escorted the two princes to Shun. He must have used this as a call to lure the army into Burma." When Chen Zaixing said this, Batu's face was expressionless.  There was a thump in his heart, and he gritted his teeth and continued: "It's just that if your master's plan is to be realized, there must be two prerequisites: first, Dashun is willing to send troops; second, he can help the two princes succeed in succeeding to the throne, and use this to control  Myanmar!" When Batu heard this, he nodded slightly and motioned for Chen Zaixing to continue. In fact, compared to his own considerations, the plan Chen Zaixing said was much grander.  What Batu is thinking about right now is to send the two princes back to Dashun as quickly as possible in order to gain the attention and promotion of his superiors. As for the rest, it is not something he can consider. After all, he is just a mid- to low-level officer now.  It is also too far away from the central decision-making level of the empire.  "Actually, the two premises mentioned below are actually one premise. More than ten years ago, the British used the excuse of the killing of missionaries to send troops to Burma, forcing the King of Burma to open Yangon as a port and have the right to garrison troops to protect expatriates.  The revolution in Pan-Burma capital also involved the British, which shows that they are greedy. If we don't send troops today, Burma will definitely fall into the hands of the British. How can we have peace in the southwest of Dashun in the future? It is obvious that we can defend the enemy from outside the country.  This is the best policy. The princes in the court are worried about the strength of the Yingyi navy, and there are other powerful forces eyeing them. They are afraid that if the war starts, it will continue, waste military pay, and cause the disaster of overthrow, so they use the strategy of restraining the troops to deal with it!  "
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