Oil and salt do not enter! Didn't take the threat to Yuanqi seriously at all? The expression on Yi Zhi's face suddenly became extremely cold, it was obvious that the Three Kingdoms were huddled together, and they were not afraid of the threat of Yuan Qi! It is naturally impossible to make concessions to the terms of the amendment, and he does not want to leave the stench for 10,000 years. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

Pretending to raise his wrist and look at the watch on his wrist, he said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I still have an important guest to see, and I am not with you." As he spoke, he stood up, "Master Wu will talk to them in detail. After bowing politely to the trio, he slowly walked away.

Bao Ling and the three of them hurriedly got up to send each other, and the three of them knew that this was a collapse, and they were a little uneasy in their hearts, but at this point, they could only grit their teeth and stand up.

Seeing Yi Zhizhi left, Yan Shikuan and Lin Meilian also left, and the green corridor that entered the pavilion out of the pavilion, Yan Shikuan caught up and said with an angry face: "These Westerners are too arrogant!" Gotta give them some color! ”

After lighting a cigarette and taking a puff, Yi Zhixin said slowly: "Why do they dare to be so arrogant? ”

After hesitating, Yan Shikuan said: "Is it because our foreign trade is mainly Britain, France and the United States?" Or do you know that we are fighting with the Taiping Army and dare not cut off trade? ”

"I don't think that's the main reason." Yi Zhifu slowed down, "Pingsuri, we don't treat the trade and engineering cooperation of Britain, France and the United States equally, it stands to reason that it is impossible for the three countries to come together to attack Yuanqi, unless there are major interests...... Did the imperial court give them any promises? ”

Speaking of this, he glanced at Yan Shikuan, "Prince Hui and the Citi Ambassador, don't have a clue?" ”

Seeing that he was asked about this, Yan Shikuan said a little embarrassed: "No, they are very strict with precautions." The translators of the two sides involved in the negotiations, one returned to China and the other disappeared, and there was no way to start. ”

It seems that it is still careless! Yi Zhishu pondered for a while before he said in a deep voice: "This time the Three Kingdoms group asked for a revision of the treaty, maybe it has something to do with that matter, and it will continue to be noticed." ”

"Understood." Yan Shikuan nodded, and said with some unwillingness: "The big shopkeeper doesn't plan to give them something powerful to take a look?" ”

Dare to ignore Yuan Qi's threat, how can you not give them some color? In the future, you will not be able to kick your nose in the face? Yi Zhishu thought about it for a while, and then said: "All treaty ports stop all foreign trade. ”

All treaty ports stop all foreign trade! Yan Shikuan couldn't help but be stunned, then he was overjoyed, and hurriedly said, "I'll give the order." ”

Kill a thousand, self-damage 800, stopping foreign trade is undoubtedly a lose-lose approach, Yuanqi's loss will also be huge, Yuanqi is now encircling and suppressing the Taiping army in Hunan, sharpening knives in the northwest, which requires a huge amount of money, however, Yi Zhizhi is not afraid, he believes that it will definitely not be him who can't hold back first, and if he doesn't do this, it is not enough to break the tacit understanding of Britain, France and the United States.

Bao Shichen didn't go back to his courtyard but waited in the study room, seeing that Yi Zhizhi came back so quickly, and his face was cold, knowing that the conversation must have collapsed, but he still asked knowingly, "How is the situation?" ”

Yi Zhisuff explained the situation succinctly, and after listening to the order, all treaty ports stopped all foreign trade, Bao Shichen couldn't help but gasp, and after a while, he said with concern: "Can you hold on?" ”

"Yuanqi is fine." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "But they may not be able to hold on, and the businessmen of various countries will inevitably make a fuss first." ”

Not long after, Wu Changqing also rushed over, Yi Zhizhi left this positive angle, what else was there to talk about, he said something innocuous and innocuous with him, he politely sent the three of them away, and hurried over.

Seeing that you came in, Yi Zhizhi said: "Changqing came just in time, sort out the terms of the amendment proposed by the three countries, send it to the major newspapers, and see the newspapers as soon as possible. ”

Hearing this, Bao Shichen added: "All treaty ports should stop all foreign trade, and they should also report to the newspaper, which is Yuanqi's attitude and position. ”

"Sir said it." Yi Zhi's jaw said: "Out of the number!" ”

Wu Changqing never thought that things would make such a big fuss, and he hesitated for a while: "Will it cause disputes..... Or is it war? ”

"No, it won't." Yi Zhi said confidently: "If the Crimean War does not end, it is impossible for Britain and France to provoke a war in the Far East, and as for Citigroup, it does not have the strength at present." ”

Seeing that he was so sure, Wu Changqing also put his mind at ease, after all, Yi Zhixiang's judgment and foresight of the current situation were unparalleled, as for publicly publishing the terms of the amendment proposed by the three countries in the newspaper, and letting the Prime Minister Yamen publicly criticize it, he also understood that this was to create public opinion to prevent the imperial court from privately repairing the treaty with Britain, France and the United States, so he immediately nodded and said: "I will arrange it right away." ”

Standing up, he didn't leave in a hurry, hesitated and said: "Big shopkeeper, there is a saying, I don't know if I should say it or not..... ”

Yi Zhizhi smiled contentedly, "What else should we say between us?" ”

"Then I'll be straight down." Wu Changqing said in a deep voice: "Britain, France and the United States put forward such an excessive clause under the pretext ......of amending the treaty, but in fact, they are taking advantage of the contradiction between Yuanqi and the imperial court. ”

"Don't worry." Yi Zhizhi waved his hand disappreciatively, "When Westerners find out that the imperial court has completely lost control of the southeastern provinces, they will die." ”

Stop all foreign trade activities! With Yi Zhi's order, but for a short time the whole Shanghai quickly fell into a state of shutdown, all the large and small wharf loading and unloading workers stopped loading and unloading, all walks of life foreign trade stopped, all foreign businessmen soon found that they could not sell goods, could not buy goods, even the most basic supplies - grain, fruits and vegetables, fresh water, coal and other necessities could not be purchased, the sudden change made all the foreign sailors and sailors fall into a huge panic, have flocked to the embassies of their respective countries to inquire about the situation.

Among the foreigners in Shanghai, there are undoubtedly the most British, and the British Consulate in Shanghai, located at the confluence of the Suzhou Creek and the Huangpu River, was bustling with activity.

Yi Zhishu was so decisive and did not hesitate to order the cessation of all foreign trade activities, which was completely beyond his expectations, this was a lose-lose situation, in his mind, this was simply impossible to happen, how big is Yuanqi's annual foreign trade volume? And how big is the loss from stopping foreign trade? How dare that guy be so willful!

It seems that he still doesn't know enough about that guy, Bao Ling is a little bored, and stops all foreign trade, this consequence is too great for him to bear.

"Your Excellency." The consul in Shanghai, Ali Guo, hurriedly came to report: "Mr. Bourblon, Minister of France, and Mr. Mai Lian, Minister of the United States, have come to visit. ”

"Invite them to the reception hall." Bao Ling thought about it and changed his mind, "Invite them to my office." ”

As soon as she entered the door, Mai Lian said unceremoniously: "Didn't you say that it was impossible for Yuan Qi to stop foreign trade?" ”

"No one expected such a thing to happen, we can only say that we met a person who did not follow the rules." Bao Lingyan smiled and said, "Have you asked the embassy to urgently stock up on the necessary and sufficient food?" ”

"Your Excellency is ready to stalemate for a long time?" Bourblon said in a deep voice: "We can't afford to lose! ”

"Can't we compromise now?" Bao Ling said in a relaxed tone: "Posture, we need to put on a posture of long-term stalemate, we can't afford to lose, and Yuanqi can't afford to lose!" Compared to us, Yuanqi's loss is greater! I think Yuanqi may just want to scare us. ”

The cessation of all foreign trade activities will undoubtedly have a huge impact, not only all foreign businessmen are in a huge panic, but all walks of life closely related to foreign trade are also frightened, but no one in all the clubs and mansions dares to disobey Yuan Qi's orders, even small merchants and hawkers, and the two major gangs in Shanghai - the Xingqing Gang and the Zhongxin Society are not decorations.

After the order to stop all foreign trade activities, everyone was looking around for information, trying to find out what was behind the incident, and the whole of Shanghai, whether it was the new city or the old city, was in a panic.

When it was almost dusk, the streets and alleys of the old city of Shanghai New Town resounded with a crisp children's voice, "Outside! Extra! Britain, France and the United States put forward unequal clauses under the pretext of amending the treaty! ”

"Outside the number, Nanyang Prime Minister Yamen strongly criticized the terms of the amendment!"

"Outside, outside, Yuanqi announced that all treaty ports will immediately stop all foreign trade activities!"

With the launch of the extra, the whole Shanghai was boiling, and everyone understood the reason why Yuan Qi ordered to stop all foreign trade activities, and the consulates of Britain, France and the United States became the target of public criticism, and both Chinese and foreign businessmen pointed the finger at the consulates of the three countries.

Before it was dark, there was a large-scale storming of the consulates of Britain, France and the United States, but fortunately, Yi Zhizhi had the foresight and arranged enough troops to protect it, otherwise the consequences would have been really unimaginable.

Early the next morning, all the large and small shops in Shanghai put up conspicuous slogans at the entrances -- foreigners were forbidden to enter, all large and small wharves refused to allow foreign merchant ships to berth, those originally moored at the wharves were also driven away, even rickshaw drivers refused to pull foreigners, and although small traders and peddlers did not want to get along with money, they were even more afraid that they would not be able to get along with the Xingqing Gang and the Zhongxin Society.

Bao Ling paced back and forth in the office on the second floor, the sun was shining outside, the weather couldn't be better, but his mood couldn't be worse, he just received a telegram, not only the situation in Shanghai was terrible, but also Ningbo, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau, and all foreign trade ports were in a state of suspension.

He never dreamed that the situation would develop rapidly to such a bad point, let alone that Yuan Qi had such a lot of control, and he didn't expect Yi Zhishu to publish the terms of the amendment directly to the newspaper.

A soft knock on the door sounded, and Bao Ling stopped, returned to his desk and sat down, before he spoke, "Please come in." ”

The consul in Shanghai, Ali Guo, pushed the door in, quickly closed the door, and then walked to the desk and said: "Your Excellency, if we continue like this, we will not be able to hold out for a few days, if Your Excellency does not intend to provoke a war, you must make a wise choice." ”

Provoke a war? Bao Ling frowned, England was at war with the Russians in the Crimea, and it was impossible to send an expeditionary fleet to the Far East, and after a slight groan, he said: "Prepare the carriage and go to the Zhenhai Mansion." ”

Zhenhai Mansion, Changle Book House.

Yi Zhizu casually forwarded the telegram to Bao Shichen and said, "Sir, look at it, this is the attitude of the imperial court." ”

The telegram was sent by the Military Aircraft Department, and it was just four words: "No provocation." Bao Shichen glanced at it and said, "Lord is sure that Britain and France will not provoke a war?" ”

"At least not yet." Yi Zhizhi said slowly: "Before the Crimean War ends, it is impossible for Britain and France to start a war in the Far East. ”

Bao Shichen then asked: "What about after the end of the Crimean War?" ”

It's really hard to say, Yi Zhizhi lit a cigarette and didn't say anything, after all, it was the second outbreak of crows in the original history. In the war, the British and French forces captured the Beijing division and burned the Old Summer Palace, but now that Yuanqi was born, is there a second crow. piece war, it's hard to say,

After a slight groan, he said: "Even if there is a war, I will not hesitate to do it!" The trade between East and West is too tempting, and if we back down, they will be urgent. ”

Bao Shichen put down the telegram and said, "The imperial court hopes that the lord will make appropriate concessions...... ”

Before she finished speaking, Lin Meilian came in and reported: "Sir, the British Minister Bao Ling is here to visit. ”

Bao Shichen was a little surprised, "Bow your head so quickly?" ”

"No, it's a protest!" Yi Zhizu said in a long tone, took a puff of cigarette, and then he ordered: "Just say that I am not here, I will go to Jiangning, and it will take seven or eight days to come back." ”

Seven or eight days to come back? Bao Ling couldn't help but be stunned, he didn't know if Yi Zhixiang didn't want to see him, or if he really went to Jiangning, according to the current situation, what would be the situation in seven or eight days? It's not good, it's going to die! When he came back to his senses, he immediately went out and boarded the carriageway: "Go to the Prime Minister's Yamen." ”

Wu Changqing met with Bao Ling in the reception hall, and in the face of Bao Ling's strong protest, he said helplessly: "Your Excellency the Minister should know that we have no right to interfere with legitimate business practices, but we will do our best to protect the personal safety of the consulate and all diplomatic officials, as for the rest, we can't do anything." ”

Bao Ling said in a deep voice: "You also have the obligation to protect the personal safety and property safety of every subject of Her Majesty the Queen of the British Empire at the treaty ports of your country, as well as the necessary living security!" ”

"In accordance with the regulations, we do have the obligation to protect the personal safety and property safety of every foreign person at the treaty port!" Wu Changqing said word by word: "But the necessary living guarantee is not our obligation!" Moreover, I would like to remind you that all foreign nationals at our treaty ports must abide by the laws and regulations of our country. ”