For the county Wang Yicheng, Yi Zhifen is no stranger, he stayed in Beijing for a short time but not short, and dealt with each other, Yi Cheng ranked fifth, people called it 'little five masters', originally he didn't understand, the fifth master is the fifth master, why add a 'small', only later did I know that this refers to the absurd prince of the Qianlong Dynasty Hongday's legacy, Hongday is also ranked fifth, the fifth master of the year is famous in the four or nine cities. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

However, Yi Zhizhi is very clear, whether it is Hongday or Yi Cheng, they all seem absurd, but they are actually extremely shrewd, after all, the prince's education in the Qing Dynasty is notoriously strict, but there are few straw bales.

Listening to the other party's praise of the spirit of short hair, he smiled disapprerovingly, "Yuan Qi has always advocated Western studies, but also advocated Western liberalism, which is also the mainstream thought of Western countries, covering all aspects of social, political, and economic life in Western countries.

Individual freedom is the core and essence of liberalism, and all reasonable freedoms such as freedom of clothing, freedom of hairstyle, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of belief, etc., are the most basic freedoms. ”

Speaking of this, he paused, and continued: "The people's identification with the country focuses on the identity of the nation and culture, and as for the identification of hairstyles, clothing and customs, it is only a trivial matter, and there is no need to force it, but should be given full freedom and respect. ”

Yi Cheng and Yi Xun didn't expect the other party to say such a big truth casually, but liberalism obviously suited Yi Cheng's appetite, and he chuckled: "This time I went to the West, this king really thought about this liberalism." As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and said, "Guocheng, please——。 ”

Entering the room and sitting down, Yi Zhizhi was not polite, and said straightforwardly: "This mission to Western countries, the imperial court attaches great importance to it, the purpose, tasks and precautions of the mission, and the relevant discipline are very perfect, but there is one thing, I have to solemnly remind you, prostitutes!"

Whether it is a port of call along the way or a city in a Western country, all members of the mission are not allowed, why do you specifically state this article? Because of this trip, the time is very long, maybe two or three years, men, it is normal to have physiological needs, but Africa and Europe are the hardest hit areas of willow disease, especially France, the Netherlands and other countries can be called flooded.

Western willow disease, syphilis, is fatal! And there is no complete cure at present, it is an incurable disease! Contracting syphilis means that death is not far away!

In this Crimean War, the British and French troops were stationed in Constantinople, because the local wine and women were cheap, a large number of soldiers were infected with syphilis, the war ended, the soldiers returned home, and the British and French would inevitably have a syphilis epidemic. ”

Hearing this, Yi Xun glanced at Yi Cheng and said, "Rest assured, this king will definitely supervise strictly!" ”

Yi Cheng was worried: "Will there be other epidemics?" ”

"No!" Yi Zhi said confidently: "Western countries attach great importance to the Qing Dynasty's visit, and there is absolutely no need to worry about the safety of the mission. ”

As he spoke, he turned his head, "Now, the Crimean War is imminent, Britain and France are withdrawing their troops from Crimea, and it is very likely that the spearhead will be aimed at our Qing Dynasty. ”

"Procrastinating?" Yi Cheng's heart sank, "The meaning of the national city is that there is a great possibility of war breaking out?" ”

"Not bad! It may be said that this war cannot be avoided! Yi Zhizu nodded slightly, then took out his jade pipe and lit a cigarette, because there was no filter, he was now used to smoking cigarettes with his pipe.

Can't avoid it? Yixun was shocked in his heart, and said worriedly: "If war is unavoidable, will it be dangerous for us to go to the West at this time?" Will it be seized? ”

Spit out a puff of smoke, Yi Zhicai said without hurry: "Sixth Master don't have to worry, the seizure of the mission will definitely not happen, countries also have diplomatic officials in the Qing Dynasty, besides, even if war breaks out, it will not be so fast, the mission will first visit Britain, France and other countries, and then go to Citigroup, the relevant itinerary, Yuan Qi will make proper arrangements." ”

Relieved, Yi Xun said: "How to eliminate or delay time?" ”

"False and wronged!" Yi Zhizhi said: "Britain and France have been in a deficit with the Qing Dynasty for many years - that is, the amount of imports is greater than the amount of exports, and the two countries hope to turn the Qing Dynasty into their commodity dumping market, and have always hoped that the Qing Dynasty can expand its treaty ports and penetrate into the inland provinces."

Spain and the Netherlands will propose to return the two provinces of Nanyang, and the two will be able to delay the ..... for at least a year. ”

Yi Yi said puzzledly: "Britain and France jointly invaded, delaying for a year, what can be helped?" ”

"If we delay for a year, the wars in the northwest, southwest, Tibet, and Heilongjiang will basically come to an end." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "The imperial court and Yuan Qi can free up their hands to resist the British and French invasion with all their might, not to mention victory, at least they can be invincible." ”

Yixun glanced at him and said, "If it is really an inevitable war, Britain and France are afraid that they will not let us delay the ......." ”

It is indeed possible, Britain and France are not stupid and will not give up this great opportunity to send troops! Yi Zhixiang pondered for a moment before he said, "Do your best." ”

Returning to Zhenhai Mansion from Rongyuan, Yi Zhixiang just entered the door, and the porter came up to report it, and Wu Changqing was waiting in Changle Library, saying that he had something important to report.

What will happen to Wu Changqing? Something about the legations? Yi Zhishu didn't think much about it, and as soon as he went straight to the library, he saw Wu Changqing walking around the yard with his hands behind his back, and he coughed lightly, "In such a cold weather, what are you wandering around in the yard?" ”

"The big shopkeeper is back." Wu Changqing greeted him and arched his hand, which was regarded as a salute, and then said: "A French missionary died in Xilin County, Guangxi, and the French Minister Bourblon strongly protested against this...... ”

Dead a French missionary? Yi Zhizu frowned, "Missionaries can only preach at the treaty port, why did they go to Xilin County?" ”

"The missionary's name is Maosto, also known as Malai, a priest of the Foreign Mission Society in Paris, France, who originally preached in Guangzhou, but in order to expand the power of the church and develop believers, he has infiltrated Guizhou and Guangxi many times to preach ......."

"Come into the house and say." Easy contentment's heart sank, Maosto, priest? Father Horse Incident? Trigger the second crow. Piece of War of the Horse Priest Incident? Happened so early?

Entering the house and taking a seat, Wu Changqing continued: "Guangxi is the birthplace of the Taiping Army's worship of God, and now although the Taiping Army has been driven into Southeast Asia, the Guangxi local government is very vigilant against the worship of God.

A total of 26 people were arrested in Yaoshan Ma Lai and some local believers, Ma Lai was first interrogated with heavy torture, then punished by standing in a cage, tortured to death, and finally beheaded for public display, and two other lawless believers were also beheaded for public display, and the rest were punished separately. ”

After a pause, he continued: "Ma Lai illegally crossed the border, went deep into Xilin, the interior of Guangxi, and gathered people to preach, but the crime did not lead to death, this is quite a tricky place, and the French minister Bourblon also held on to this. ”

It's really afraid of something! Yi Zhizhi was speechless for a while, habitually lit a cigarette, I have to say, this Xilin Zhixian Zhang Mingfeng is really ignorant and fearless, this is a foreign-related case, he actually used a big punishment on foreign missionaries without any scruples, and also punished him with a standing cage, I don't know that standing cages are easy to die? Nash Laozi standing cage is torture at all!

Seeing that he was silent, Wu Changqing hesitated and said: "Is it to temporarily dismiss Zhang Mingfeng of Xilin Zhi County and perfunctory ..... the French." ”

Even if Zhang Mingfeng of Xilin Zhixian is dismissed from his post, it will be useless, and it has to be said that at present, the officials of the Qing Dynasty do not have the string of foreign-related cases in their minds at all, and it is no wonder, after all, local officials in inland provinces have no contact with foreigners at all.

After pondering for a while, Yi Zhizhi said: "Zhixian is originally a pro-people official, this Zhang Mingfeng is really not a good official, but don't dismiss for the time being, notify Liangguang, severely reprimand, and collect evidence of Ma Lai's capital crimes, and make an iron case!" As for the diplomatic protests of the French, drag it out first. ”

He knew very well that for France, this was definitely a rare excuse to send troops, and this case, no matter how well they handled it, was ultimately meaningless! However, on the diplomatic side, at least on the surface, it is necessary to be able to fool the past.

Wu Changqing, who was waiting, sighed secretly, he should always come, his desire to delay time is afraid that it will be frustrated, and the Russians are really too angry, even if it is delayed for half a year, it is good, in vain he has worked hard and traded a large number of arms and food.

It seems that the war in Heilongjiang and Tibet must be urged, and the war must be ended as soon as possible, at least within this year——。 ”

Lin Meilian came in and said, "What does the lord command?" ”

"Let Cao Gen ......." Before he finished speaking, Cao Gensheng had already walked in quickly, with a smile on his face, "Big shopkeeper, Annan is calling...... After a pause, he continued: "Hong Ji called, Yang Xiuqing's troops have captured Hue, the capital of Annam, and King Nguyen Phuc Shi of Annam has fled south. ”

Finally captured Hue, even if Nguyen Phuc Thi did not die, it could basically declare the end of the Nguyen Dynasty in Annam! Yi Zhizu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, what he was most worried about was that Annan asked for help from France, and now that the country has been destroyed, it is useless to ask for help, and he groaned for a while, and then he said: "Call back, order Yang Xiuqing to pursue the victory, and annex the entire territory of Annan in the shortest possible time, and Yuanqi will supply it in Jiading Port." ”

"Telegraph the order to Yulin Port, use all your forces to capture the port of Annam, Jiading, intercept and annihilate the Annam Naval Division and the rout of Hue."

"The telegram ordered Yan Yangtian to return to Manila with his headquarters, and the various departments of Annam were led by Wei Wenwu and ordered him to lead his troops to Hue!"

Cao Gensheng quickly recorded the telegram orders one by one, and then handed over the folder, Yi Zhizu waved his hand, and then said: "Call the military aircraft department, the battle in Heilongjiang, we must fight quickly, end the war within the year, and return the troops to Tianjin and Beijing as soon as possible." ”

"Send a telegram to Tibet, and send a telegram to the monk king, the two vassal states of Zhemengxiong and Brukba, it is best to surrender the army without a fight, and if you want to move troops, you must fight quickly and resolve quickly, and annex the two countries within this year. In addition, the recruitment of Tibetan troops should be launched as soon as possible, and the new recruits should be transferred to Yangbu, the capital of the Gurkha Guo State, for training. ”

"Call Xining, and leave a brigade to garrison Xining after the thaw, and the rest will be stationed in Xuzhou."

"This telegram is forwarded to Ili."

"Call Lushun and Dalian to speed up the construction progress of the port."

"Also, urge Groba to collect casualties on both sides of the Crimean War as soon as possible."

Jingshi, Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace, Xinuan Pavilion.

Looking at the stack of telegrams in his hand, Xianfeng frowned, and the telegrams in his hand came from Yixun, Yicheng, Yizhi, and Yizhifen in Shanghai, Zarafentai in Gongning City, Xinjiang, and Zuo Zongtang in Tarbagatai.

Obviously, the troop transfer in Xining has reduced the scale of troops in the northwest, the quick victory in the war in Heilongjiang, and the minutes of the conversation compiled by Yi Xun all point to one point, Britain and France are very likely to provoke war this year and next year, this may not be possible, but certain, otherwise, Yi Zhixiang would not be so cautious!

He couldn't help but worry, the Anglo-French alliance can defeat the Russian army with a strength of up to one million in Crimea, how can it be that Yuanqi's troops can compete, not to mention that Yuanqi's troops are scattered in the northwest, Tibet, Yunnan and other places, the war is together, the southeast is erosive, Yuanqi's vitality is greatly damaged, and the life of the imperial court will only be more difficult, not to mention, in the face of the British and French invasion, the imperial court can't stand idly by, right?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh secretly, this is really endless, since Yuji ascended the throne, internal and external troubles, wars have continued, and there has been almost no peace, finally Yuan Qi took action, calmed down the civil strife, cleaned up the external troubles, and saw that it was going to be peaceful, Britain and France came to add chaos again, when will this day be a .......

Seeing that he was silent for a long time, the crown prince Taibao, Wu Yingdian scholar, and Minister of Military Aircraft Wen Qing said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the servants plead to expand the new army of the Eight Banners, and if Britain and France provoke border provocations, they can order the recruits to go south to assist." ”

Xianfeng glanced at him, secretly thinking that this was a good idea, sending recruits south, it can be said that it kills two birds with one stone, fame and fortune, both fame and fortune, Yuan Qi's general army As for letting the recruits fight empty-handed, if Yuan Qi is allowed to train and equip the Eight Banners recruits for the imperial court.

Of course, there is no need to be provocative about this, and after a slight groaning, Xianfeng said: "Will Britain and France provoke wars one after another?" ”

"For the understanding of Western countries, it is better for a slave to be content than to be satisfied." Wen Qing said in a deep voice: "The slave secretly thought that the northwest expansion, Yuan Qi had been planning for several years, and when he was about to send troops, Yi Zhizu greatly reduced his troops, and he must have sensed a huge threat. ”

Order? Will Contentment comply? If he ignores it, he can't get off the stage, he might as well take Su Shun or Mianyu, well, Mianyu is in Shanghai, and it is more appropriate to ask Mianyu with Mianyu.