For Yang Xiuqing's words, Feng Yunshan obviously didn't believe it, Bangladesh is a corridor connecting Southeast Asia and India, Tibet in the north, and the sea in the south, and the strategic location is important, but what Yi Zhixiang said is not false, the Qing Dynasty and England both need Bengal as a buffer zone, at least in the case that Yuanqi does not want to go to war with England, this buffer zone is very necessary.

The Taiping Army's ability to gain a firm foothold in Bengal was not unrelated to Yuanqi's support for the British concession, and it was obvious that both Yuanqi and England used Bengal as a buffer zone, which Yang Xiuqing, who did not understand Western political and military practices, obviously did not understand.

It is also true to say that Yuanqi used the Taiping Army and used the Taiping Army as a gunman, but in his opinion, the current situation of the Taiping Army is much stronger than being exterminated in Yunnan, Guizhou and Guangxi.

Although it was a few words of euphemistic persuasion, but thinking that it might be misunderstood by Yang Xiuqing, he simply didn't mention this stubble, so as not to do a good job, as for saying that Hong Xiuquan is not worth following, he agrees with this, compared with Yi Zhicontentment, it is fundamentally different from cloud and mud.

The two walked in the garden for nearly half an hour, Yan Shikuan sent someone to invite the two to watch the night view of Yanjiang Avenue, Yang Xiuqing happily agreed, but Feng Yunshan did not go on the excuse of being a little tired, and the group left, and he went straight to the Zhennan Palace.

Feng Yunshan came to visit alone, Yi Zhizhi was not surprised, after hearing the report, he took someone to lead him to the study, he then rushed over, after the two of them sat down with a greeting salute, Feng Yunshan euphemistically tentatively said: "In recent years, the inland provinces of the Qing Dynasty have frequently immigrated on a large scale, and the scale is far greater than that of previous dynasties. ”

The situation in Bangladesh has always been of great concern to Yi Zhicontent, the Bengalis mainly believe in Islam and Hinduism, the Taiping army in Bengal forced the worship of God, encountered strong resistance from Islam and Hindus, and frequently broke out large-scale religious conflicts, countless casualties, many villages were slaughtered, so that the population was sharply reduced.

Feng Yunshan's request for immigration was not only to fill the population but also to expand the strength of the Taiping army, and its main purpose was Yang Xiuqing's tens of thousands of troops.

With a slight groan, he asked directly, "Have you talked to the East King?" ”

"The King of the East and the King of Heaven have a deep grudge......." Feng Yunshan smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Just knocked on the side, and the East King directly blocked the conversation, leaving no room for anything." ”

"This cannot be forced, it can only be voluntary." Yi Zhishu said slowly: "The immigrants in the inland provinces are actually following the principle of voluntariness, the Northeast, Mongolia, the Northwest, and the South Seas all need a large number of immigrants, and all the means adopted are land and various preferential policies to guide the people to voluntarily immigrate. ”

Speaking of this, he changed his words, "Actually, you don't need to keep an eye on the inland provinces, you can consider immigrating from Annam, Phnom Penh, Siam, and Burma, it is relatively easy to change the religious beliefs of immigrants, and immigrants are also easy to control." ”

Most Southeast Asian countries believe in Buddhism, and compared with Islam, it is easier for Buddhists to change their beliefs, Feng Yunshan was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Southeast Asian immigrants also need Yuanqi's strong assistance ....... ”

Yi Zhicontent said with a smile: "It's okay to help, but you can't work in vain." ”

"That's nature." Feng Yunshan smiled lightly, Yi Zhizhi not only pointed out a way for him to expand and strengthen the strength of the Taiping Army, but also indirectly showed that Yuan Qi did not mean to annex Bengal, at least not at present, otherwise it would not help them develop and strengthen their strength.

"In addition to religious beliefs, the most important thing is cultural assimilation." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "If you want to consolidate your rule in Bangladesh, you must integrate all ethnic groups, cultural integration is the main means, erase its history, culture, language and even customs, and in two generations, not Han people have become Han people." ”

Hearing this, Feng Yunshan's heart moved, and he hurriedly said: "The implementation of education and the popularization of new learning require a lot of financial and human resources, in this regard, can Yuan Qi give strong support?" The big shopkeeper also knew that there were few scholars in the Taiping Army, and the financial resources were extremely limited. ”

Yi Zhifen glanced at him, "Your jute trade with the British is not small, so you won't be short of silver, right?" I heard that your Heavenly King's Mansion is much more magnificent than my Zhennan Wangfu, and Wang Niang is even more than hundreds of ....... ”

Hong Xiuquan doesn't forget to enjoy it wherever he goes, Feng Yunshan is also deeply helpless about this, and he seems to be very dissatisfied with Hong Xiuquan when he hears Yi Zhi's contentment, which makes him feel a little apprehensive, and hurriedly explained: "The construction of the Heavenly King's Mansion is also for deterrence, and as for the admission of Wang Niang, it is also to attract the ....... of all ethnic groups." ”

Yi Zhicontent, how could he believe this kind of nonsense, he didn't understand what Hong Xiuquan did in Wuchang in Changsha, let the Taiping army go to Bangladesh to establish a country, although it was an expedient measure, but it was also for the purpose of letting the Taiping army harm Bangladesh, he naturally wouldn't care about this kind of thing.

After a slight sigh, he said: "Yuanqi invests in education, it is not impossible to implement new learning, but it cannot be faked to others, and it cannot be controlled by others, the anti-Confucian and anti-Confucian policies adopted by the Taiping Army in Huguang have left a very bad impression on the scholars of the Qing Dynasty, and this cannot be guaranteed, and no one wants to go to Bangladesh." ”

Can't fake your hands on others, can't you be controlled by others? This is tantamount to saying that the school opened by Yuan Qi in Bangladesh will become an extremely special existence and will not be supervised by them, Feng Yunshan was greatly embarrassed, and said with a wry smile: "This matter is under the way, but you can't do it." ”

With a slight hesitation, he boldly asked: "Bangladesh is a rare strategic location, not only a corridor connecting Southeast Asia and India, but also plays an irreplaceable role in maintaining Tibet's security. ”

Yi Zhizhi smiled contentedly, "What's the matter?" Nanwang is hoping that Yuanqi will take over Bangladesh? ”

Feng Yunshan said with a wry smile: "If it is destined to be destroyed, it is natural to hope that Yuan Qi will take over, and the Taiping army will also have some bitterness haha." ”

Yi Zhizu restrained his smile, and said with a slight deep expression: "It's not that I don't want Bangladesh, but I can't want it, both the Qing Dynasty and England need to use Bangladesh as a buffer zone between the two countries, if one day Britain gives up India and makes India independent, the Qing Dynasty may consider incorporating Bangladesh into its territory." ”

The British gave up India and made India independent? Isn't India called the jewel in the crown of the Queen of England? Will the British probably abandon India? It's simply not possible! Feng Yunshan looked at him suspiciously, but he was ecstatic in his heart, which is equivalent to saying that the Taiping Army has the possibility of establishing a country in Bangladesh for a long time!

However, he soon calmed down and said, "What if we continue to .......expand westward?" ”

"The Yuanqi Society will spare no effort to support your continued westward expansion, thus annexing Bengal to the territory of the Qing Dynasty." Yi Zhixiang said bluntly: "However, don't worry, this will wait until you have laid a large enough territory and gained a firm foothold, Yuan Qi will do this, and at that time, not only Yuan Qi, but the entire Qing Dynasty will become your strongest backing!" ”

To put it bluntly, Yuanqi is still determined to win Bangladesh! Feng Yunshan's heart sank, but he was soon relieved, since Yuan Qi was determined to win Bengal, the Taiping army entrenched in Bengal was in danger of being destroyed at any time, so why not expand westward with Yuan Qi's strong support and lay down a territory that truly belonged to him?

Thinking of this, he suddenly made up his mind, and said in a deep voice: "If the big treasurer can attribute the eastern king's department to Bengal, we have the confidence to expand westward in a big way!" ”

"Dongwang's department, if you are willing to go to Bengal, you can take it with you when the time is ripe." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "More importantly, you should follow Yuan Qi and establish a mature military mechanism, including local recruitment. ”

Feng Yunshan pondered for a while before saying, "Can you let the Wing King return to Bangladesh as soon as possible?" ”

"Are you sure you want the Winged King back to Bengal?" Yi Zhishu glanced at him, and said slowly: "The current Wing King may not be trusted and reused by the Heavenly King, you go back and ask for instructions, if you really want to reform the military system, Yuan Qi can help." ”

Hearing this, Feng Yunshan hurriedly arched his hand and said, "Thank you to the big shopkeeper first." ”

Yi Zhixiang smiled, took out the jade cigarette holder and lit a cigarette, and spit out a puff of smoke before he said slowly: "Nanwang has time to pay more attention to the study of national liberation and independence around the world, in my estimation, at most, forty or fifty years, there will be a wave of national liberation and independence all over the world....... ”

Feng Yunshan hesitated for a moment before he said, "Does the big shopkeeper mean that India will also be independent?" ”

"Not bad." Yi Zhi said with his jaw full, and after a pause, he said in a deep voice: "Why am I not in a hurry to establish a province after destroying the countries of Southeast Asia?" It is out of this concern that it is necessary to completely wipe out the elites of each country, erase the history of each ethnic group, and then assimilate and integrate in order to avoid separatist behavior in the future, all of which will take time, and it will not be a short time. ”

Feng Yunshan's reaction was not slow, and he understood as soon as he heard it, this was to warn them, don't be lucky, they must earnestly prepare for westward expansion, once they delay time, they will miss the opportunity to establish a country for a long time, he immediately said cheerfully: "The big shopkeeper rest assured, we must actively prepare for westward expansion." ”

In addition to the attention of political dignitaries from various countries, the financial forces of New York, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and other financial centers also paid close attention to the progress of the war in Petersburg.

Everyone knows that once the 60,000 troops of the Grant Division are gathered and annihilated, it is not only as simple as turning the tide of the war, but it can also be said to be of decisive significance, and those who are watching are well aware of this, and the north and south sides in the battle situation are even more aware of this, and the offensive and defensive battles of Petersburg are fierce, and the defense is also resolute, and for more than a month, both sides have suffered heavy casualties, but they have fallen into a stalemate.

In this case, no one can judge the direction of the war, but the unfavorable situation in the north is obvious, the price of gold on the New York Gold Exchange continues to rise, easily breaking through the $300 mark in one fell swoop, and the financiers who speculate on gold are celebrating with a crown, but the morale of the military and the people of the Northern Union has been greatly hit, and pessimism is pervasive.

Xie Xiuyuan pinched Zhao Yi's telegram and walked quickly to the study, glanced at Yi Zhishu and Zhao Liewen, who were negotiating in a low voice, arched his hand as a courtesy, and then said: "Big shopkeeper, the New York branch called, the price of gold has exceeded three hundred US dollars, and the rise is strong and powerful, ask if you want to sell all the gold in your hand?" ”

"They're not done selling yet?" Yi Zhishu was a bit surprised.

Seeing that his tone was wrong, Xie Xiuyuan hurriedly explained: "The rise has been good during this time, and they are also gradually selling, and the amount left in their hands is not ...... at present." ”

Yi Zhicontent said without thinking: "Call back, sell it all as soon as possible, without the slightest delay!" ”

This tone can be described as rare harsh, Xie Xiuyuan hurriedly said: "Yes, my subordinates will call back!" After hesitating, he asked again: "London, Hu Xueyan also called to inquire about .......?" ”

Yi Zhishu instructed: "Let him also start to cash out gradually, and all the securities are like this." ”

Xie Xiuyuan was puzzled and said: "Cotton is a good time now....... ”

"There's a limit to everything." Yi Zhishu slowed down his tone and said: "The cotton has been maintained at the current high level for a long time, and the rise is weak. ”

Zhao Liewen interjected: "The big shopkeeper is judging that the north will soon break this deadlock? ”

"If the stalemate continues, it will deal a heavy blow to the morale of the military in the north." Yi Zhizhi said: "More than a month, it's long enough!" Saying that, he glanced at Xie Xiuyuan, "Why don't you go quickly?" The situation can change at any time! ”

"Yes." Xie Xiuyuan realized the urgency of time, did not dare to delay, and hurriedly left.

As soon as it turned out, Yi Zhi's astonishing foresight and judgment proved that just a few days later, the Northern Union made a major breakthrough on the Western Front, and the Sherman army conquered Atlanta, the largest industrial city in the South!

After entering Atlanta, Sherman carried out a strategy of terror, ordering the destruction of all industrial equipment, even the railroad tracks were torn down and bent, and setting fire to nearly half of the city of Atlanta, the largest industrial city in the South became a dead city in an instant.

The news spread, the price of gold in New York fell in response, and it was a straight cliff fall, falling to $264 in one day, countless speculators were trapped in it, the entire gold exchange was full of mourning, everyone was like the color of the earth, on the contrary, the New York branch of Yuanqi was a celebration, Yuanqi once again escaped the plunge, became the biggest winner of New York gold speculation!