readx;?conducive to the imperial court to consolidate the northwest? Daoguang frowned slightly, since the founding of the Qing Dynasty, the focus of the national defense strategy has always been on the northwest, from Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong, Jiaqing to his generation, the northwest has always used troops, for the northwest, he has always been very sensitive. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

As soon as the Qing Dynasty began to build a railway, Yi Zhishu proposed to build a railway in the northwest, which made him really a little uneasy, and he groaned slightly, before he said: "The national city is worried about the instability of the northwest? ”

"Sooner or later, there will be chaos in the Northwest." Yi Zhizhi said in a deep voice: "However, before a large-scale war breaks out in the Western Ocean, the northwest is worry-free for the time being. ”

Daoguang listened, what does the stability of the Northwest have to do with the West? He was questioning Yi Zhi's true intention to use Shanxi as a pilot, Shanxi is rich in coal, but Zhili Shandong and Henan are also rich in coal, Yi Zhizhi is willing to seek the near and far to propose to implement the Yuanqi model in Shanxi first, which makes him feel a little puzzled, and he doesn't want to pull out the topic of the northwest.

Glancing at Yi Zhicontent, who was still kneeling, he raised his hand and said, "Flat, sit down." After Yi Zhizhi sat down, he said, "Tell me in detail, what's going on?" ”

"If there is no Russian intervention in the northwest, even if it is chaos, it will be a small mess, and it will not be a trouble." Yi Zhishu said calmly: "Now Russia is expanding to Europe, the purpose is to find an outlet to the sea, sooner or later there will be a large-scale war with European countries, once a war breaks out, Russia will be defeated, and Russia, which is blocked from expanding to Europe, will naturally turn the direction of expansion to the northwest and northeast of our Qing Dynasty, that is the real disaster." ”

Daoguang is no stranger to Russia, but he doesn't know that Russia is expanding to Europe, and the purpose is to find an outlet to the sea, he said with some curiosity: "Russia is looking for an outlet to the sea, is it for trade?" ”

"It's for hegemony and expansion." Yi Zhizhi said: "The Spanish Empire, the Portuguese Empire, the Dutch Empire, and now the British Empire and the French Empire, after the rise, the first thing to do is to carry out global colonial expansion, get more overseas colonies, and gain global hegemony.

Although there is an Arctic Ocean in the north of Russia, it is covered with ice and snow all year round, so it is trying to expand to Europe to find an outlet to the sea, not only for trade and exchanges, but also to build a strong navy.

For Russia's expansion to Europe, the European powers will not ignore it, because no one wants Russia to break the balance in Europe and threaten Europe, and the two sides will eventually fight and break out into a large-scale war, which will not be too long, and within 20 years, war will inevitably break out. ”

In twenty years? Daoguang sensitively thought of Yi Zhilu's statement that the war with England won the Qing Dynasty a golden development opportunity for 20 years, is it based on this judgment? He didn't ask directly, but after some consideration, he said: "Is it that several major Western powers are at war with Russia?" ”

Yi Zhishu nodded and said, "For the interests of all countries in Europe, England, France, Austria and other countries will be involved in the war. ”

After a slight sigh, Daoguang said: "Guocheng's understanding of Europe should also be hearsay, I want to know, why do you dare to be so sure?" ”

"It's not hearsay." Yi Zhicontent said solemnly: "In order to compete for the access to the sea in the Mediterranean, Russia continued to expand to the east of Europe, and fought intermittently with the Ottoman Empire for nearly 200 years, and the two countries have broken out eight large-scale wars, an average of once every 19 years, after continuous wars, Russia annexed a large area of the Ottoman Empire.

Today, Russia has touched the bottom line of European countries - the Balkan Peninsula, once Russia touches the Balkan Peninsula, it will inevitably provoke the joint resistance of European powers, for Russia, the Balkan Peninsula is a springboard to control the Mediterranean Sea and enter Europe, and it must be taken! War between the two sides is inevitable! ”

Daoguang questioned: "Russia has such strong strength and confidence? ”

"The authorities are confused, but the bystanders are clear." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "Russia has been expanding through war over the years, and it is arrogant and ambitious, and it would not have thought that it would cause a large-scale war. ”

Hearing these words, Daoguang couldn't help but believe a little, and pondered for a moment before saying: "In this way, the past twenty years have been very critical for the Qing Dynasty?" ”

"The Emperor Mingjian." Yi Zhizhi said: "These 20 years are indeed a rare golden opportunity for the development of the Qing Dynasty, and when the European powers defeat Russia and solve their worries, they will inevitably go all out to invade the east, and at that time, the Qing Dynasty will face the danger of being carved up by the European powers, and Russia will also take the opportunity to expand to ......the northwest and northeast of the Qing Dynasty." ”

If that kind of situation really happens, the consequences must be unimaginable, Daoguang glanced at him, and secretly wondered if this kid was alarmist? However, I would rather believe that this matter exists than dare not believe that it does not, after all, it is a matter of the country's society, and the development of industry can greatly increase the income of the imperial court.

Besides, the imperial court has now begun to prepare for the construction of the Nanyang Navy, and Yuan Qi is also ready to concentrate financial resources to develop industries in Guangzhou and Shanghai, twenty years is enough for the navy to form a scale, as for industrial development, with the ability to be content, with Yuan Qi's strength, there is no need to worry too much.

Twenty years, he can't see it anyway, but in the selection of the prince, he carefully considers it, the great changes that have not been seen in three thousand years, he has to choose an energetic, intelligent and capable emperor for the Qing Dynasty, with extraordinary courage and courage.

After being silent for a long time, Daoguang spoke, but he had already changed the topic, "Xiyi is capricious, you are going to Tianjin to negotiate with the French and American missions as a messenger this time, you must take strict precautions and negotiate as soon as possible, it is not appropriate to let the Xiyi fleet stay in Tianjin for a long time." ”

"Wechen obeys." Yi Zhisuff was afraid that he would call him kneeling, so he hurriedly continued: "Your Majesty, Weichen heard that there are tens of thousands of noble children of the Jingshi clan...... And how arrogant and uninhibited...... The navy is not as good as the army, and even if it goes out to sea for daily training, it will inevitably have casualties, and furthermore, the Nanyang Navy will follow the Western military system and regulations, and will treat all officers and men equally in actual combat and training.

Taking Yuanqi regimental training as an example, all middle and low-level officers are promoted from those who have shown excellence in training, and in actual combat, middle and low-level officers must also lead by example, charging in front and retreating in the rear. ”

Daoguang smiled when he heard this, "You also said that there are tens of thousands of noble children of the Jingshi Clan, even if all of them are killed or wounded, I will not be heartbroken, although I am treated on the same level as ordinary soldiers, as for the number of people, it will not be too much, and I will make people select the best." ”

Hearing this, Yi Zhishu couldn't help but secretly slander himself, if he really wanted to kill all the casualties of these noble sons of the clan, wouldn't he have offended the nobles of the clan of the Jingshi? After a little hesitation, he said: "Weichen earnestly prays for the Nanyang Navy to send a few more highly respected ....... ”

Before he finished speaking, Daoguang interrupted him and said: "No need, I hope to use a batch of children to let the nobles of the Great Qing Sect actively support the Nanyang Navy, and I also hope to use the Navy to train a group of truly usable talents for the nobles of the Great Qing Dynasty, and I am very pleased that two or three of these children can stand out, you don't need to scruple, just let it go." ”

Seeing that Daoguang's attitude was so decisive, Yi Zhizhi didn't dare to rap anymore, and hurriedly bowed down and said, "Weichen obeys the order." ”

Yi Zhizhi retreated, Daoguang got up and paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back, the navy is risky, he knows this, how can there be no risk in sailing? However, the Yuanqi regiment practiced in actual combat, and the middle and low-level officers led by example, charging in front and retreating in the rear, which was really a bit unexpected to him.

He does have the intention to use the navy to temper a group of clan nobles, enjoy peace for two hundred years, and now it is time for these clan nobles to contribute to the country, judging from the current situation, the main external trouble in the future of the Qing Dynasty should be from the sea, and the navy will also be an important branch of the army after the Qing Dynasty, and it must be firmly controlled in the hands of the clan nobles.

No matter how big the casualties are, it is worth it, and the most important thing in the capital today is the children of the nobles of the clan, besides, how many casualties can there be? Unless Yi Zhixiang eats the bear's heart and leopard gall, he will definitely not let the casualties of this group of clan nobles exceed the average casualties of the navy!

"Someone!" He stopped and commanded.

Cao Jinxi hurriedly bowed in, "The slave is here, what does the emperor command?" ”

"Herald." Daoguang said in a deep voice: "The Sect People's Mansion will select the qualified sect Jueluo disciples within three days, there must be no mistake!" Those who do not want to go to the navy will be sent to Shengjing, Jilin and other places, and they will not be allowed to return to Beijing for the rest of their lives! Besides, I told me to go down, I have been in good health for the past few days, and I have not seen anyone! ”

As soon as this decree was made, the Zongren Mansion on the street outside the gate of Jingshi Fucheng was full of traffic, and there were many princes, county kings, Baylor, Beizi, Zhenguo Gong, and Fuguo Gong....... They rushed over one after another, whether it was a large number of heirs or a thin heir, no one wanted their own children to enter the navy, of course, they were sent to Shengjing and Jilin, and they were not allowed to return to Beijing for life, and no one was willing.

Zongren Mansion Zong Lingding County Wang Zaiquan was not in Zongren Mansion, and everyone was not leaving, and they were all talking loudly in Zongren Mansion, "We have been in the customs for 200 years, when has this kind of thing happened?" Even during the rebellion of the Holy Grandfather's three feudatories, he only summoned the slaves of the various prefectures to go out on the expedition, when did he let the children of the prefectures go to join the army. ”

"What I said is that our Manchurian cavalry shooting is fundamental, and there was no sailor when we entered the customs, and we didn't still lay down thousands of miles of rivers and mountains!"

"Have you heard? The combined fleet of the Western Citigroup and the French is on its way to Tianjin, and it is said that there are more than 30 warships. ”

"Really? Is it possible to go to war again? ”

"How could you let the Western Fleet come directly to Tianjin? What about the Nanyang Sailors? ”

"Hmph, where did the Nanyang Sailor come from? It's still on paper. ”

"All the children will be selected within three days, isn't it to prepare for the war?"

Zaiquan, who rushed back from the Old Summer Palace, slipped into the Zongren Mansion through the back door, and then convened a meeting of the princes and princes who came over, Daoguang only gave him three days, and he didn't dare to delay in the slightest, as long as all the princes and princes took the lead, no one in the remaining clans dared to be obedient.

Walking into the lobby, Zaiquan waved with everyone, and then said straightly: "Everyone, the emperor is Shengming, and there is no need to apply for ...... for the third son." ”

All the princes and princes knew that the title was not easy to come by, and it was only a matter of will to get rid of it, and no one wanted to be the first bird, so they all listened quietly, but Prince Yu Yidao asked: "But including the third son?" ”

"Yes." Zaiquan said loudly: "Not only that, but the emperor is also extra compassionate, the youngest son under the age of seven is no longer within the third son." ”

Hearing this, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief, the premature mortality rate is high in these years, it is not easy to become an adult, although the nobles of the clan are pampered, but the mortality rate of the children is still quite high, with these two, it is basically possible to ensure that the provinces will not cut off the incense.

Zaiquan continued: "You should know that although the Nanyang Navy is newly established, Yuanqi Tuanlian has been under the jurisdiction of the Nanyang Navy as a marine. As you all know, I might as well reveal one more point: next year and the year after, the Nanyang Navy will open up new battlefields. ”

As soon as the words fell, the princes and county kings exchanged their heads and whispered, "Open up a new battlefield? Where else are you going to fight? ”

"Will the Nanyang Navy be able to completely pacify Annan in two years?"

"This can be said, the combat power of Yuan Qi's group training is not ordinarily strong, and even Yingyi is not an opponent, let alone Annan?"

"It could be Bo Luo Chau!"

"In this way, it is not a bad thing to enter the Nanyang Navy."

Of course, it's not a bad thing, there are a lot of princes and princes, and there is only one son who can attack the title, except for *****, they are all demoted and attacked, if their own children can obtain military merits in the navy, they will definitely be awarded, which is much higher than the title awarded by the examination.

"You'll talk about it later." Zaiquan said loudly, and when he was quiet, he continued: "In the future, the biggest external trouble of the Qing Dynasty is the maritime powers of the Western Ocean, although the Nanyang Navy is newly established, but in the future, it will inevitably be the most important branch of our Qing Dynasty, and the scale will not be small, and the coastal naval divisions will be gradually abolished and replaced by the navy."

Why did you let the children of the clan enter the navy for training? In order to train middle and senior generals in the navy and control the navy in the future, you should know that the navy is no faster than the infantry cavalry, the naval fleet is faster, and it is sailing on the sea, for the safety of the Beijing Division, and for the sake of our Qing Dynasty's Jiangshan Sheji, the navy cannot be controlled by Hanchen for a long time! Can you understand the emperor's good intentions? ”

Hearing these words, the princes and princes could no longer understand it, and Prince Yi Zaidun took the lead in getting up and arching his hand: "The emperor is shengming, we will support it very much." ”

Seeing this situation, Zaiquan smiled and said, "Those people outside have to work for me to send them away." ”

Compared with the children of the clan, the children of the Jingshi Banner are much more enthusiastic about entering the navy, one is because the navy's treatment is higher than that of the armor errand, and the other is that the Eight Banners have a quota, and there is basically only one place for a family of five or six seven or eight people to be able to wear armor and receive salary, the navy is not a quota, the treatment is good, and they can go out of Beijing, even if there is a risk, the Jingshi Banner people are still flocking to it. (To be continued.) )