Also, Ding Shijie can't develop in the direction of government affairs, because Xuanjun has an obvious "dual structure".

The "first yuan" is the part that goes to the United States, and the "second yuan" is the part that stays in the country. In terms of military development, without the baptism of large-scale modernization war, the "second element" will never be able to catch up with the "first element".

The "second yuan" is destined to only become the "B-level unit" of the Xuan army.

Ding Shijie happened to be in the "second element".

In fact, Daniel Zhang had already overtaken Ding Shijie's car. Both were admirals, but Ding Shijie was a second-class viscount and Daniel Zhang was a first-class viscount.

In Guan Zhuofan's plan, the local troops in the future will be eliminated and reorganized into public security forces, which will be completely separated from the field units under the name of the "national defense force." The status and role of the role of "Admiral" will be greatly reduced, and it may be abolished. Ding Shijie staying in such a position is also a waste.

What about Zhejiang?

Once, Guan Zhuofan had two meetings with Zhao Jingxian and Liu Xunjiao. After negotiating official business, Guan Zhuofan said: "There is one thing, I have to say hello to the two of you first. ”

Zhao Jingxian and Liu Xunxian looked at him in unison.

Guan Zhuofan said: "After the New Year, Brother Zhu, the governor of Jiangsu, will really be removed; The position of the feudal division should be taken over by Matsuiwa. ”

Zhao and Liu's eyes jumped slightly.

Guan Zhuofan continued: "After the beginning of spring, Zuo Jigao will use troops against the northwest. He has already played the imperial court and asked Ma Gushan of Zhejiang to go to Shaanxi to help with military affairs. The imperial court has not yet issued an edict, but I guess it must be allowed. ”

He smiled. said, "So." Songyan is the Jiangsu domain. I'm afraid I won't be able to do it for long. ”

This is a strong hint: the governor of Zhejiang will ask Liu Xunji to take over.

Liu Xun's heart was pounding.

He is now Gaosi of Jiangsu, Zhengsanpin; The governor is from the second rank, and it seems that there is only one step away, but in fact, the distance between the two seats is very far. Since the founding of the Qing Dynasty, there has never been a precedent for stepping from Gaosi to the governor, let alone the governor of a first-class province like Zhejiang!

The feudal division is from the second rank, and the governor is at the same level. It can be regarded as a "bridge board". But like Liu Xunji, who only stayed in the position of the feudal division for a month or two, and then moved to the left to the governor, and jumped directly from the Gao Division to the governor's position, there is not much difference.

Originally, before the matter was finally settled, it was not in line with the rules of officialdom to give the parties a "letter". But Guan Zhuofan can't wait any longer, otherwise he will be in a hurry at that time.

Liu Xunjiao's role in the "Five-Person New Deal Committee" far exceeds that of Ding Shijie, and he must be given enough time to arrange and hand over the work.

And also. Liu Xun is also the general grain platform of the Xuan army, and the handover above. It also takes quite some time.

However, this aspect will not have any impact on Xuan Jun. In the United States, the Xuan Army has established a modern military logistics support system, and Bellinger, the chief quartermaster, has done a very solid job; In comparison, Liu Xun's set is not enough to see.

In addition, it is also necessary to give Liu Xunji time to consider how to govern after he goes to Zhejiang.

Liu Xun's visit to the Soviet Union will have some impact on the work in Jiangsu and Shanghai, so Zhao Jingxian, who is in charge, must also know and prepare for it.

As for Liu Xunji's "qualifications", if he is stubborn, it may not be enough. One is to have the two positions of Jiangsu Gaosi and Jiangsu Domain, and the other is Liu Xunji, a jinshi, who is on the same list as Li Hongzhang and Ma Xinyi, Li is the governor, Ma is the governor, and the Ma Governor is also from the Ma Domain.

So, each other.

also hinted at Ding Shijie, but did not give a confession like Liu Xunjiao; After all, it will take a little time to ask Jiang Yifeng to leave.

Guan Zhuofan decided that none of the teams in Shanghai and Jiangsu would be brought to Beijing for the time being, and one was that the local manpower was already tight; One is to show the world "one uprightness".

The other is that I have already arranged for Beijing.

The smooth implementation of all of the above depends on the final victory of this political dispute. Looking north at Shenjing, Guan Zhuofan is "full of pride in battle".

Just as Guan Zhuofan was intensively making arrangements for returning to Beijing and the coming year, Xu Silin, who was stationed in Japan, returned to China and arrived in Shanghai.

Guan Zhuofan was immediately summoned.

In just a few months, Japan's political situation has changed dramatically.

As Guan Zhuofan expected, the shogunate's conquest of Choshu did not cause any substantive battles. In order to show their deference to the shogunate, the three elders of the Shogunate faction, Shinano, Masuda, Masuda, and Fukuhara Echigo, committed suicide and apologized.

The lord of the Choshu domain, Mori, honored his father and son and handed over a letter of repentance to the shogunate—a humiliating affair; At the same time, the shogunate ordered the destruction of Choshu Yamaguchi Castle as a punishment.

Previously, in the Zun Wang Yi Movement, many local armed forces emerged in Changzhou, and China's "regimental training" is like, such as "Strange Soldiers", "Lux Team", "Pioneer Team", "Hachiman Team", "Jiyi Team", "Volunteer Team", "Ogino Team", and some names are very interesting - "peasant team" and "guerrilla team".

These armed forces, commonly known as the "squads," had radical political views and were considered military organizations of the Zun faction. After the vulgar party upholds the government, it will be dissolved. The leader of the "teams", the leader of the Zun faction, Takasugi Shinsaku, under the pseudonym Tani Umenosuke, absconded to the Chikuzen Domain in Kyushu and hid in the home of a woman named Nomura Totony.

Xu Silin said: "This Nomura Wangtoni is said to be as beautiful as a flower, able to write poetry, and good at singing and dancing - but not a singer. Her home, called Pingwei Villa, is very famous in the local area. It's just that few people can come to the door and get a glimpse of it. To outsiders, it is very mysterious. ”

Guan Beizi's heart was moved, what is the origin of this Nomura Wangtony, it will be quite controversial in later generations, and there will be a chance to "get a glimpse of the mystery".

He nodded slightly and said, "This is also a strange woman. She was able to shelter the rebellion and was not held accountable, so she should have quite a background. ”

originally hoped to lead Xu Silin to say a few more words of "strange woman", but unfortunately Xu Daotai only replied with the word "yes", so he turned the topic to Takasugi Jinsaku.

Xu Silin said: "This gentleman is really a character! The shogunate and the Vulgar Party arrested him, but it didn't take long for him to sneak back to Choshu, and under the nose of the Vulgar Party, he contacted the 'teams' and arranged the incident. Last month, he raised troops at the Gongshan Temple in Xiaguan and fought with the vulgar party with a clear sword and a gun! ”

When Xu Silin left Japan and returned to China, the two sides had not yet decided the winner. However, Xu Silin judged that the vulgar party is not the opponent of the "teams".

Xu Silin said: "The wealthy farmers and businessmen all support the 'teams', and they also made a 'Zhuangwu Alliance' to raise food and salaries for the 'teams'. Moreover, although the 'teams' were 'regimental training', most of them were trained in Western France, and their fighting spirit was far higher than that of the feudal armies—many of whom were unwilling to fight with their own people. From a humble point of view, if the shogunate did not send troops to give direct support, the popular party would not be able to hold out for long. ”

However, it was almost impossible for the shogunate to send troops. Before the conquest of Changzhou, he had not fought any serious battles, and he was already exhausted and out of breath. It is really difficult for Tokugawa to form a fighting force in a short period of time.

What's more, with the efficiency of the shogunate, by the time the troops set out, the civil war in Choshu would probably have been over.

Guan Zhuofan's heart felt heavy slightly, and the people wanted it.

He asked, "We'll just have to sit back and wait now - what about the Satsuma Domain?" ”

Xu Silin nodded "yes", and then said, "Satsuma Domain," he shook his head, "Hey, I really can't think of it!" ”

When Tokugawa Yoshiki returned to Edo, he moved the shogun Tokugawa Ieshige and sent a clear "hint" to the Satsuma Domain: to break the land and feudalize, "to reward the king for his merits".

At that time, the lord of the Satsuma domain was called Shimazu Tadayoshi. Shimazu Tadashi's father, Shimazu Hisamitsu, and the former feudal lord Shimazu Saibin are half-brothers. When the two competed for the throne, Shimazu Qibin won the most, but it was agreed that after his death, Shimazu Hisamitsu's son would take over as the "family governor" - that is, the lord of the domain.

So Shimazu Tadayoshi became the adopted son of his uncle Shimazu Saibin, and after Shimazu Saibin's death, Shimazu Tadayoshi became the twelfth lord of the Satsuma Domain as promised.

Shimazu Tadayoshi ascended the throne at an early age, and the power was in the hands of his father Shimazu Hisamitsu and the important minister Okubo Toshitsu. The real lord of the Satsuma Domain was actually the lord of the domain, "Gomi", that is, the guardian, Shimazu Hisamitsu, known as the "Father of the Nation".

Shimazu Kibin was relatively open-minded, and the various "Western Law" reforms and constructions of the Satsuma Domain basically originated during his tenure; Shimazu Hisamitsu was a relatively conservative advocate and supporter of the "Gongwu Combination", and it was in his hands that the Satsuma clan extended its power into Kyoto.

Tokugawa Yoshiki's proposal made Shimazu Hisamitsu's heart pound.

*(To be continued......)