The tree wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop, Ci'an has always held the mentality that more things are better than less, and is unwilling to cooperate with Yuan Qi to send troops to fight the Japanese, but she knows that she has no freedom to choose this matter, and the conditions offered by Yuan Qi are very generous, so generous that it is difficult to resist the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, if she opposes it, she will inevitably become the target of public criticism.

In the matter of coordinating the dispatch of troops to defeat the Japanese, Yixun was so proactive, purely for the sake of the imperial court? I'm afraid that it may not be seen, she can vaguely guess the other party's purpose, the Japanese country is not Jinjing, not North Korea, but lonely overseas, and now the situation in the imperial court is completely different from that year, once the army is sent to the Japanese country, the army may be like a kite with a broken string.

Since she can't object, she can only make a fuss about the generals in command, Prince Yiyun is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate for the commander, and after a slight groan, she said: "This time, Yuan Qi is the main one, the court is the auxiliary, the imperial uncle will clean up, and tomorrow the micro-service will go to Shanghai." ”

"Wechen obeys." Yi Xun said and stood up, "Wei Chen secretly thinks that the Shenji Camp should not move rashly. ”

The Shenji Battalion is similar to the status of the Son of Heaven's own soldiers, so it is naturally not appropriate to act rashly, but Ci'an also understands the truth that elite soldiers are fought and not trained, and after a little thought, he said: "The Shenji Battalion also needs actual combat experience, and besides, the emperor's uncle also needs a powerful army to send 10,000 ...... from the Shenji Battalion." ”

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Looking at the "Jiangning Daily" in his hand, Yi Xun couldn't help frowning, Yi Zhishu was really bold, and he actually used the Taiping Army of Southeast Asian countries as an excuse to publicly announce the blockade of the Nanyang Seas, who doesn't know that the Taiping Army is now the gun in Yuan Qi's hand? Do you still need to be requisitioned?

The intention of blockading the waters of the South China Sea is self-evident, it is to block the South China Sea shipping routes, cut off trade between the East and the West to protect domestic industrial enterprises, it seems that Yuan Qi gave up the subsidy and price reduction policy because of the conquest of the Japanese state, but this move is afraid that this move will trigger fierce protests from the ministers of Western countries in China.

After a ceremonial greeting, the British minister Walson said straightforwardly: "As far as we know, the scale of the naval battle in Southeast Asia is not large, and it is not enough to threaten the shipping routes of the South Seas, and there is no need for your country to blockade the ....... in the South Seas. ”

However, the French temporary representative to China, Souar, said unceremoniously: "This behavior of your country has seriously affected the normal trade between European countries and the Far East, and we hope that your country will lift the military blockade of the South Sea waters as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings." ”

"The blockade of the South China Sea has just heard about it." Yi Xun said unhurriedly: "I believe you all know very well that it is the Nanyang Navy that is fighting the Taiping Army in Southeast Asia, and our court respects the decision of King Zhennan as to whether it is necessary to blockade the Nanyang Seas." You may send a formal note to the king, and I am confident that the king of Zhennan will give you a satisfactory answer. ”

He clearly supported Yuan Qi's blockade of the South China Seas, and he knew very well that in this matter, the imperial court must support Yuan Qi, because Yi Zhizhi would not be able to give in, even if the imperial court and Britain and France joined forces to exert pressure, Yuan Qi would not pay attention to it, besides, Yuan Qi's move was not only for Yuan Qi, but to protect the entire Qing Dynasty's industry, and the imperial court had no reason not to support it.

Walson glanced at him and pondered: "His Royal Highness King Gong should understand that the blockade of the South Sea Seas will make it impossible for a large number of merchant fleets to go north through the South Seas, which will seriously affect the trade in the north of your country, and at the same time affect our cooperation with your country, which will bring extremely serious losses to your country. ”

Yixun said helplessly: "You don't know that my imperial court is beyond the reach of the southeastern provinces. ”

"Nope." Sual said in a deep voice: "We can join forces to put pressure on Yuanqi, and we will do whatever it takes for the trade of the Far East." ”

At all costs? Yixun secretly sneered in his heart, it was nothing more than a good saying, not that he wanted to use the imperial court as a gunman, and after a slight groan, he said: "With the current situation in our country, the imperial court must take into account the overall situation. ”

He said euphemistically, the imperial court is currently unable to threaten Yuanqi, even if it is to join forces with Britain and France, compared to Suer, the attitude of the British minister Walson is much milder, he knows very well that even if England wants to protect its interests in the Far East, it is impossible to provoke a large-scale war in the Far East, and today's Yuanqi is no longer the Yuanqi of twenty years ago.

After a slight groan, he pondered, "I think we can respect Yuan Qi's decision, but it is necessary for us to ensure that some necessary merchant fleets pass through the waters of the South Seas. ”

Yixin nodded slightly: "Yuan Qi is not unreasonable, this request, this king thinks it is not too much, you can negotiate with Yuan Qi." ”

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Yi Zhizu casually transferred the telegram to Zhao Liewen who was below, and pondered for a while before looking up at Cao Gensheng and said, "Call back, allow a small-scale merchant fleet to pass through the waters of the South China Sea under the escort of our warships." ”

"The big shopkeeper." Zhao Liewen hurriedly said: "As soon as this opening is opened, I am afraid that it will give Britain and France a chance." ”

Yi Zhizhi said disapprerovingly: "Our purpose is only to prevent large-scale low-price dumping ...... in European countries, and if we really want to completely ban commerce, it may cause extraneous complications." ”

"The students are worried that this opening will get bigger and bigger." Zhao Liewen said and returned the telegram to Cao Gensheng, and continued: "From the outbreak to the recovery, the economic crisis in Europe usually lasts for two or three or even three or five years....... ”

"We can't lock down for that long, and there's no need for that." Yi Zhizhi said: "One year is enough time to greatly reduce the risk of dumping at low prices. In addition, we have an obligation to contribute to the economic recovery of Europe, and our foreign trade is also greatly affected by the current situation. ”

Cao Gensheng quickly recorded the telegram, and then opened the folder and said: "Big treasurer, there is also a telegram from Europe, Austria-Hungary is established. ”

The Austro-Hungarian Empire was founded? Yi Zhizu took the telegram and glanced at it, and said, "Another great power is rising, and they are paying more attention to this Austro-Hungarian Empire." ”

Another great power? Since it is a strong country, why just pay attention? Zhao Liewen glanced at him and said tentatively: "There is no need to establish diplomatic relations, send a congratulatory message?" ”

"There's no need." Yi Zhizhi said: "There will be no handover between this Austro-Hungarian Empire and our country, but the impact on Europe will not be small. ”

After pondering for a while, waiting for Cao Gensheng to leave, Zhao Liewen said: "Europe was originally the three major powers, Britain, France and Russia, and now with the addition of Italy, the North German Confederation and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, they are already the six great powers, will there be any rise of great powers in the future?" ”

"It should be the five great powers, and Italy is not a strong country." Yi Zhishu lit a cigarette casually and said slowly: "Europe is so big that it can't accommodate more powerful countries, and these five great powers are enough to disturb Europe and even the world." ”

Zhao Liewen said: "What does the big shopkeeper mean, Europe and even the world will fall into war for a long time?" ”

"As I said before, this is an era of great powers and competing for world domination." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "The top five in Europe, plus the United States in the Americas and the Qing Dynasty in Asia, happen to be the Seven Kingdoms, which is somewhat similar to the pattern of the Seven Heroes competing for hegemony during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period in our history. ”

Zhao Liewen said tentatively: "The big treasurer allied with the United States and Russia just to compete with the five European powers? ”

"It's not that simple." Yi Zhizhi said with a smile: "The top five European powers are not monolithic, in order to dominate Europe, Britain, France, Russia, Germany and the Olympics will kill each other, and the war in Europe and the world will ...... because of this." ”

Before the words fell, Lin Meilian reported at the door: "The big shopkeeper, Yan Yangtian and Yang Xiuqing are asking to see each other outside." ”

"Let them in." Yi Zhizu casually commanded, Yang Xiuqing came so quickly was really a little unexpected to him.

Yan Yangtian and Yang Xiuqing, who were dressed in military uniforms, saluted in unison and said, "Student Yan Yangtian has seen the principal. "Subordinate Yang Xiuqing has seen the big shopkeeper."

Yi Zhizu bowed slightly, stretched out his hand to give up his seat, "You don't need to be formal, sit." After the two of them sat down, he looked at Yang Xiuqing and said, "The troops have been reorganized and mobilized?" ”

"Go back to the treasurer." Yang Xiuqing said respectfully: "The 5,000 people in the vanguard have been reorganized and are being ordered to march to the Wa Kingdom, and the follow-up troops are still in Batangas and Luo Outline is responsible for revising and reorganizing. ”

Yi Zhizhi looked at Yan Yangtian and said, "The artillery, engineering, communications, and health troops of the newly formed Sixth Army are shortcomings, and we must try to make up for them as much as possible to minimize combat and non-combat attrition." ”

"The students obeyed." Yan Yangtian hurriedly said.

Yang Xiuqing's heart was hot when he heard this, this was completely no intention of being outside, he hurriedly got up and saluted, "Thank you, the shopkeeper!" ”

"Since it is included in the establishment of the Yuanqi New Army, it is natural to treat everyone equally." Yi Zhishu said and stretched out his hand to signal him to sit down, "The conquest of the Japanese State, with Xiao Mingliang as the commander-in-chief and you as the deputy commander-in-chief, Xiao Mingliang is familiar with the situation of the Japanese State, and I hope you can sincerely unite and work together to fight this battle." ”

Before coming, Yan Yangtian had already mentioned to him the position of deputy commander-in-chief, Yang Xiuqing was prepared in the morning, and immediately bowed slightly and said: "Don't worry, the big shopkeeper, his subordinates will definitely try their best to cooperate with Commander-in-Chief Xiao to fight this battle." ”

Seeing his calm expression, Yi Zhishu nodded slightly, and said: "The current war has changed a lot, the conquest of the Japanese country pays attention to the cooperation of sea and land, and the land war also pays attention to the coordination of infantry and artillery, and the strategy and tactics have changed a lot, for you, this is a rare opportunity." ”

"My subordinates understand." Yang Xiuqing said clearly, he has not fought with the Yuanqi New Army, nor has he suffered any losses, and he knows more clearly how big the gap between the Taiping Army and the Yuanqi New Army is, for him, this is indeed a rare opportunity to learn and understand the Yuanqi New Army.

Yi Zhi said with a full jaw: "The specific battle plan and troop deployment will be carefully negotiated by General Staff Officer Yan with you. ”

"Headmaster." Yan Yangtian said: "Xiao Mingliang sent a telegram that Fukuoka has been consolidated and a cable telegraph has been opened. ”

Fukuoka is across the sea from Tsushima Strait in Hakata Bay, and is the established bridgehead for the conquest of the Japanese Kingdom, Yi Zhizhi nodded and said, "Order him to send troops to control the Shimonoseki Strait as soon as possible." ”

"Yes." Yan Yangtian said loudly, paused, and then he said: "There is also good news, there is news from Dinghai that a torpedo that uses a compressed air engine to drive a single propeller to propel has been successfully developed, please go and watch the test firing." ”

"That's good news." Yi Zhicontent said with a smile, these years torpedoes are definitely a great weapon in naval warfare, after receiving information that Britain and Russia are developing torpedoes, he ordered to dig people everywhere to increase the study of torpedoes, and in less than a year can be drummed up, which is enough to show that the people who dug up are very effective.

After glancing at Zhao Liewen, he continued: "Arrange a time, let's go to Dinghai to see the latest torpedo shooting effect." ”

Yan Yangtian said: "The students have heard that the attack effect of the torpedo is a little unsatisfactory, the speed is too slow, and the range is too close, not as good as the range of the rifle, I am afraid that it will disappoint the principal." ”

"It doesn't matter." Yi Zhizu waved his hand, "The speed and range of the torpedo have great room for improvement, take your time, I have great expectations for the torpedo." As he spoke, he looked at Yang Xiuqing and turned his head, "Do you know how many people there are in the country?" ”

Yang Xiuqing has done enough homework on the Wa Kingdom during this time, and said without thinking: "It is reported that there are 30 million people. ”

"Not bad." Yi Zhishu continued: "Do you know why you are being sent as a pioneer? ”

Yang Xiuqing said: "But it's the same as the conquest of Southeast Asia? ”

"It's not." Yi Zhishu shook his head slowly, "Southeast Asia is just to eliminate the royal family, nobles, gentry and landlord class, and the Wa State is different, compared to the narrow area of the Wa State, the population is too much. ”

Is this not sparing even civilians? Yang Xiuqing hurriedly said: "My subordinates understand!" ”

"Go get busy." Yi Zhizu said softly.

Yan Yangtian and Yang Xiuqing, who were waiting, got up and saluted and retreated, Zhao Liewen couldn't help but say after all: "The big shopkeeper, the population of 30 million is ......." ”

"I can't bear it, but I can't help it." Yi Zhizhi lit a cigarette and said in a deep voice: "Only by drastically reducing the population of the Japanese can we permanently occupy the Japanese and solve the problem of the Japanese once and for all." ”

Zhao Liewen said with some unwillingness: "Even if you move them to Alaska, it's better than such a senseless massacre." ”

"I'm not a murderer." Yi Zhizu said in a deep voice: "Nanyang and Southeast Asia are not like this, why is it so for the Japanese country?" I can tell you with certainty that if the population of the Japanese country is not drastically reduced, as long as there is an opportunity, the Japanese country will definitely become independent, and it is very likely that it will become a serious problem for our country. ”

Speaking of this, he sighed lightly, "I don't go to hell, who goes to hell, I will pick up this notoriety!" ”

Hearing him say this, Zhao Liewen didn't dare to say anything more, but he was very puzzled in his heart, why the other party hated the Japanese country so much, in fact, judging from the situation of the first conquest of the Japanese country, Yuan Qi's attitude towards the Japanese country can be described as extremely friendly, who would have thought that in a blink of an eye, it would be so ruthless!

Yi Zhizhi is also too lazy to explain, originally he couldn't explain this matter, he couldn't explain it at all, for the mortal enemy of the Wa Kingdom, if there is a chance to perish, he will definitely not be soft, even if he will bear the infamy of the ages, he will not hesitate!