The blue sea and blue sky, the sun and the beach, Yi Zhifen passed a pair of wide military shorts comfortably on the deck chair to soak up the sun, a little farther away a few cooks are busy barbecuing the freshly caught seafood, bursts of fragrance on the beach.

"Big shopkeeper, taste this fish, it tastes very beautiful...... Zhao Liewen, who was also wearing only a pair of shorts, looked a little thin, and the grilled fish came over with a smile.

Yi Zhishu got up and took the grilled fish and said with a smile: "Rely on the mountains to eat the mountains, rely on the sea to eat the sea, this Maguan is indeed the most famous ..... puffer fish." ”

Blowfish? Zhao Liewen hesitated and hurriedly said: "Don't joke with the big shopkeeper, puffer fish is poisonous, but no one dares to let you eat it." ”

Of course, Yi Zhizhi knows that he will be greedy, I am afraid that it is impossible to eat pufferfish, no cook dares to take the risk of making it for him, even if there is a cook who dares to do it, the people around him will not let him eat it, he smiled when he heard it, "It's just talking..... "The grilled fish tastes really good, and the smell is appetizing.

After eating half of the grilled fish slowly, he said with some emotion: "Everything is good, but I always feel that something is missing......" ”

What else is missing? Zhao Liewen reacted as soon as he thought about it, and said with a smile: "Why don't you call some Japanese girls to pay tribute to the Japanese country?" ”

"Just talking." Yi Zhifu smiled and waved his hand, the Wa Shogunate did send a group of Japanese women, but he didn't even look at it, for fear of seeing a beautiful temptation, besides, it is impossible for him to let a group of women wear bikinis on the beach to attract their eyes, and they may not be rumored to be rumored.

After all, Maguan is not much different from the military camp, and Zhao Liewen is not willing to talk about the topic, so he immediately changed his head and said, "The big shopkeeper doesn't plan to go back to Fukuoka?" ”

Fukuoka is the location of the Yuanqi New Army camp, Yi Zhizu came to Maguan for the convenience of negotiations, but he has been staying, not mentioning the matter of returning to Fukuoka, listening to the question, he said: "This place is leisurely, and you can still settle down to a clean ear, and the scenery is also good." ”

Hearing this, Zhao Liewen didn't dare to say more, Xiao Mingliang mentioned it to him, because there was no war, there was a little friction between the Yuanqi New Army and the Eight Banners New Army stationed in Fukuoka from time to time, he originally wanted to knock on the side, Yi Zhixin said that he wanted to have a clean ear, which obviously meant that he didn't plan to ask, what else could he say.

"Let's see if the squid is grilled?" Yi Zhisuff diverted the topic, he came out to relax today, and he didn't want to talk about business, but unexpectedly, Zhao Liewen left, and Sun Dezheng, the commander of the guard company, rushed over to report: "Principal, General Yida is here." ”

What's worth chasing here? Yi Zhishu was a little depressed, groaned, and estimated that the other party should be here to increase troops for the imperial court, "Please come over." So saying, he commanded, "Change your clothes." ”

Yi Xun walked over slowly, and as soon as they met, he smiled and said: "The scenery here is unique, I took the liberty to come, didn't you disturb Brother Yaxing?" ”

"What's Yaxing, I'm stealing half a day." Yi Zhicontent smiled, and then stretched out his hand and politely said, "Feel free." Then he commanded, "Bring some grilled fish and wine." Saying that, he said a little apologetically: "There is no tea here, only wine, and the best wine in France ......." ”

"Then I'm naked today." Yi Xun said with a relaxed face, Shi Shiran sat down on the recliner, and then said with a smile: "The Japanese people are dense and narrow, and there are many mountains and few plains, but this sea view is really good." ”

"Beijing is not far from here, after the establishment of the province, it will inevitably open flights to Tianjin, and you can come to vacation every year." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "The princes and ministers of the Beijing Division should also come out more to open their eyes, look at the sea, and be more open-minded." ”

"Brother Guocheng is reasonable." Yi Xun nodded slightly: "Only in the face of the sea can you realize your insignificance." ”

"In this world, the ocean is much larger than the land." Yi Zhishu slowly lit a cigar as he spoke, "With the continuous development of navigation technology and shipbuilding technology, the importance of the sea has become more and more prominent.

This is not an economic issue, but a matter of sea supremacy, national defense and security, and the many excellent ports of the Japanese country are the best springboard for the naval fleets of Western countries, and we must eliminate this hidden danger.

Don't look at the Wa Kingdom as just a small land, once the Wa Kingdom is included in our territory, the Sea of Whales (Sea of Japan) will become our internal sea, which will greatly increase the ocean area of our country, and in addition, we will have greater control and voice over the Pacific Ocean. ”

Yi Xun nodded, and said with emotion: "Yuan Qi has huge interests in the Wa Kingdom, at least millions of taels of silver in profits a year, and it is really a blessing for me to be able to resolutely give up for the long-term interests of the country." As he spoke, he turned his head, "Why did you choose this time to cut down the widows?" Is it because of the civil strife? ”

After taking a puff of his cigar, Yi Zhizhi said slowly: "I chose this time to cut down the Japanese people, not only because the conditions provided by the civil strife in the Japanese people, but also because the time is urgent, and it can't be delayed any longer."

Western countries are now vigorously developing steam ironclad ships, and they must conquer the Japanese country when the naval fleets of Western countries have not yet formed combat effectiveness, after all, it will take time to immigrate after fighting, and it will take time to operate, and besides, a large-scale war will break out in Europe in two or three years, and Yuanqi will take the opportunity to expand in the northwest.

It is difficult to say what the situation of the northwest expansion will be, so it is necessary to calm the Japanese kingdom first, and there will be no civil strife, and I will also create an incident and provoke a war. ”

Zhao Liewen led someone over with a tray at this time, and greeted warmly: "Say while eating, this seafood will smell fishy when it is cold." ”

"Taste it." Yi Zhizu stopped talking and smiled and stretched out his hand to be polite, "Seafood barbecue, it's rare to see in ordinary times." As he spoke, he took the goblet and the wine bottle and poured two glasses of wine, and after tasting it, he smiled and said, "It's a pity that there is no ice, otherwise this will taste better." ”

After trying to eat a string, he couldn't stop praising and praising five or six strings in a row, he stopped, wiped his mouth and wiped his hands, and then he said: "Is there a change in the plan of the war?" ”

Yi Zhizhi smiled contentedly, put down the wine glass in his hand, and said: "Generally speaking, it has not changed, but I think that the Kyoto of the Japanese Kingdom is still the best attack by the New Army of the Eight Banners, but the premise is that the imperial court has an additional 20,000 troops, and the current strength is probably enough." Of course, if the imperial court is unwilling to increase its troops, it will still follow the original plan. ”

According to the original plan, the soldiers and horses of the imperial court were only responsible for attacking Shikoku Island, Yi Xun couldn't help but be greatly moved when he heard this, and captured the capital of the Japanese Kingdom, how could this credit be compared to the capture of Shikoku Island, which was enough to make him famous in history, and for the imperial court, this was also an incomparably glamorous thing.

After a slight sigh, he said: "If the casualties will be large, the imperial court is afraid that there will be concerns...... ”

"Concerns?" Yi Zhicontent hit the nail on the head and said: "The imperial court is not worried about the casualties on the battlefield, but is afraid that Yuan Qi will swallow these tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in one bite. ”

Seeing that he said it so directly, Yi Xun said with a smile: "Brother Guocheng, this is wronging the imperial court, if you really have this concern, the imperial court will not agree to send troops to fight the Japanese." ”

Yi Zhixiang didn't argue with him, and said straightforwardly: "The court can rest assured, one Yuan Qi does not want to provoke a civil war, and moreover, Yuan Qi does not disdain to do so, externally, Yuan Qi can do whatever it takes, and internally, Yuan Qi has always been careful to abide by his principles and bottom line."

It is absolutely impossible to shoot a black gun in the back, nor can it take advantage of the emptiness of the Beijing division to launch a military admonition, and there is no need to deal with it with the heart of a villain. ”

This is not polite at all, but Yi Xun doesn't care at all, if the other party can have this attitude, it will be much more likely to persuade the imperial court to increase troops, and he should even give his hand and say: "Brother Guocheng, don't worry, try your best to persuade the imperial court to increase troops." ”

Yi Zhishu nodded slightly, and said slowly: "The current situation in the Wa Kingdom. You know very well that the court must decide as soon as possible. ”

Hearing this, Yi Xun stood up and said, "Then I won't bother much in the future." ”

Looking at Yi Xun's back as he walked away quickly, Zhao Liewen said softly: "General Yi has a hot heart, but the Queen Mother is a calm and suspicious ........ ”

"It's not in the way." Yi Zhizhi said disapprerovingly: "It is better to be able to increase troops, but it has nothing to do with the overall situation if you don't increase troops." ”

After dark, Yi Zhizhi returned to the full extent of his heart's contentment, as soon as he returned to Chunfan Tower, Cao Gensheng sent a few telegrams, the top one was Ci'an's, after reading it, he handed the telegram to Zhao Liewen casually, and said with a smile: "If you are really suspicious and suspicious, let me make a guarantee." ”

Zhao Liewen glanced at it quickly and said, "In this way, the Queen Mother is still inclined to increase her troops, but she is a little undecid.....ed." ”

"Not necessarily, maybe it's just a temptation." Yi Zhizhi poured a glass of cold boiled water as he spoke, drank a few sips before looking at Cao Gensheng, and said: "Call back, whether to increase the army or not, the court is self-determined, and the soldiers are in danger, how dare you guarantee safety?" The only guarantee is that it is bright and bright! ”

prevaricated under the pretext of fighting and danger, but there was a bright future! Zhao Liewen laughed secretly when he heard this, and hurriedly lowered his head to look at the telegrams below.

The next few telegrams were all from the Wa Kingdom, and large-scale riots broke out in Edo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya and other places, and Yuanqi's banks and businesses in various places, as well as some Han Chinese shops, were damaged to varying degrees, and Nagoya was the most severe, more than 20 plus shops were looted, and three grain ships were robbed and two were burned.

His expression became solemn and he said, "There have been riots in many places in the Wa Kingdom, causing great damage. As he spoke, he handed over the telegram.

After taking the telegram and looking through it, Yi Zhizhi said disappreciably: "It's better than I expected." ”

Zhao Liewen said worriedly: "Will the situation further expand?" ”

"Definitely!" Yi Zhizhi said without thinking: "The Japanese country has always been isolated overseas, the xenophobic ideology is extremely serious, the depreciation of paper money is invalid, the Japanese people will sprinkle all their anger on Yuanqi's head, and the shogunate will definitely put the blame on Yuanqi's head, which will inevitably lead to the further expansion of the situation." ”

After a slight groan, Zhao Liewen said: "Edo is already organizing evacuation, ....... other places?" ”

"The spontaneous organization of the evacuation is not hindered...... However, the troops stationed in the Japanese were not allowed to come forward. Yi Zhisuff pondered: "I order all localities to protect the personal safety of the Japanese overseas Chinese as much as possible and avoid casualties to the greatest extent." ”

Zhao Liewen said: "The big shopkeeper is trying to connive at the expansion of the situation? ”

Nodding slightly, Yi Zhizhi said, "It's not time yet, we must isolate the shogunate as much as possible." ”

In Edo Bay, a small steam gunboat with a golden dragon flag fluttering on its bow sailed into the port quickly with black smoke, and then slowed down and slowly approached the grain fleet. ”

Guan Changhai listened to it, lowered his voice and said, "What is the reason?" ”

"I didn't say why, I just sent a call order." The officer paused before adding, "However, allow spontaneous evacuation of the organization. ”

Hearing this, Guan Changhai secretly breathed a sigh of relief, it seems that it is not yet the time for a full-scale war, so there is no need to organize the evacuation with great fanfare, and he groaned slightly, before he said: "The current situation is very chaotic, can the military camp accept some people to take refuge." ”

"I need to ask for advice." The officer said a little stiffly, "I will reply to the Lord as soon as possible." ”

As soon as Guan Changhai returned to the merchant ship, Yu Changmao, who was a little fat, greeted him, and said anxiously: "Why did you come to a small ship......?" ”

"The fleet has gone to sea on a mission." Guan Changhai said with a natural expression: "I plan to transfer some women and children to the barracks first, you arrange ......., there are currently three empty ships." ”

Going to the barracks is naturally much safer than being in Edo, and Yu Changmao naturally has no opinion, he hesitated and said, "Only transfer women and children?" ”

Guan Changhai glanced at him and said, "What? Worried that Yuan Qi will leave his staff behind? ”

"Your Excellency misunderstood." Yu Changmao hurriedly said: "There are still many old and weak ....... in businesses and banks. ”

"Transfer the women and children first." Guan Changhai said in a questioning tone, then raised his wrist and glanced at his watch, and said, "Lin Haoran has no news there?" ”

"Not yet." Yu Changmao hurriedly replied, but he secretly thought in his heart, such a big thing, how could it be said clearly in a few words, it would be good to be able to come back before dark.

"Feel free to report back if you have news." Guan Changhai dropped a sentence, turned around and walked to the bow of the boat, he was not worried about Lin Haoran's safety, no matter how bold the Japanese people were, they did not dare to detain Lin Haoran, the shopkeeper of the Yuanqi Bank Wakoku Branch, what he was worried about was that the situation in Edo was getting more and more chaotic, and there were signs of getting out of control.

Yesterday the whole city was under martial law, and there were still fires in several places at night, thanks to the timely rescue, no big fire brewed, and this morning, a large-scale bloody conflict broke out in the city, which is rumored to be organized by the Shogunate faction, and he felt that Edo was like a volcano that could erupt at any time, but the troops stationed in the Japanese were not allowed to send out to assist in the evacuation, I really don't know what the big treasurer thought?