24. Open the border and rejuvenate the army (4)
"If you forget the humiliation of the past, you can't settle down and create a prosperous world, so you think that you must declare war with Russia and fight to the end!"
Everyone turned their heads one after another, and there was a buzzing sound in the Qinzheng Palace, and Qian Wenzhong, the head of the household department, retorted unceremoniously, "The way of government, naturally you can't take into account small profits, but let me ask you, if it is after the battle in the Northwest and Beihai, how to send troops to station, how to defend the Russians, and how to recover so much military spending?" Master Dong, do you know this? ”
"I just know a little bit," Dong Yuanol said quickly, "China and Russia border thousands of miles, if there is no benefit of mountains and rivers, the vassal barrier, how to stop Russia?" If there is a favorable geographical location, coupled with the vassal country as a buffer, the two sides can share the peace, so that they will not smoke every day and make trouble all the time. ”
"Then let me ask you, do you mean to sit back and ignore the smoke in the northeast? The Northeast is the land of Longxing, and there is no room for loss! Geng Shou shouted, "The Northwest and the North Sea, combined, are far less important than the Northeast!" ”
"The land of Longxing in the Northeast is naturally very important," Dong Yuanol also raised his voice, "But Russia just sent people who couldn't see what ships came to harass the entrance of the Heilongjiang River, and let the DPRK retreat, and then there will be no peace in the Northeast in the future, as long as there is a conflict with other countries, as long as other countries send sailors to the Northeast, we can disarm and surrender, if so, what is the role of the Northeast Longxing Land?" It's just the weakness of the country! ”
Geng Shou was so angry that he couldn't say anything, Dong Yuanol continued, "The land of the northeast is naturally important, if this is the case, foreigners come to the open sea of Sakhalin Island. Let the DPRK and China soften, it is better to use all means to build up the armament of the northeast. Moreover, Russia knew the importance of the Northeast to our country in the Holy Ancestor Dynasty, and now it knowingly commits it, and it is even more of a crime, and if it is to give in. On the contrary, it makes foreigners feel that in the Northeast, everyone can come and harass them! ”
"The training of the new army and the new army has not been completed." Gengshou stammered.
"How do you know that the training has not been completed without training, how can you know where the flaws in the training are without storming, and now I have invited the Germans as instructors, and I don't know how effective it is. A thousand miles of fallacy! Dong Yuanol said, "In the past, all countries still felt disdain for the battle of Baliqiao, if the Russians were defeated with a dignified and upright division this time, the useless title of the Chinese army could be swept away, and the Western countries would not dare to despise our Qing Dynasty!" ”
Many officials nodded one after another, Dong Yuanol was right, maybe there was still such a victory in the past, so at this time, the idea of the Heavenly Empire in the minds of the officials was even stronger. The attitude towards foreigners has not yet reached the attitude of groveling, and the shame of the past cannot be forgotten. But there is also a faint subconscious of fear of foreigners, but it would be good if you could try it out with Russians like this. Dong Yuanol was deeply appreciated by the Queen Mother, and it really made sense, and then saw the satisfied smile on the emperor's face. knew that Dong Yuanol was probably doing the right thing this time, and since he knew that he was doing the right thing, he naturally wanted to keep up, and many of them also went out to express their support.
Shen Guifen saw that the situation was a little bad, so she cleared her throat. Out of the class said, "Prime Minister Yamen received a note from France, Britain, the United States, Japan and other countries, and is very concerned about China's next move, if there is a serious matter, I am afraid that it will involve the interests of various countries and affect trade. ”
The Emperor nodded, "Are they afraid that we will declare war on Russia?" ”
"Yes, I am afraid that after the declaration of war, the trouble will be out of control, and their interests in China will be damaged."
"Your Majesty," Dong Yuanol continued, "The war in the north, in addition to other factors, the minister thinks that the coalition army attacked Beihai, and the division is nameless, which is a great drawback, there is no emperor's decree, but Uriya Sutai dispatched on its own, and the ministries do not know the true meaning of the imperial court, and they have doubts, so they hesitate, and even delay the warplane, if the court and China have a unified opinion, they should issue an edict to state the purpose, so that there is a goal, the soldiers will use their lives, and the war in the north must be smooth!" ”
"The minister thinks that if he sends troops again, he can't declare war," Wen Xiang said, "If war is declared, the national letter will be written, and there will be no intention of redemption, and the matter of foreign affairs cannot be delayed," Wen Xiang said categorically in a tone that could not be ignored, "The words of the imperial history of the left capital are very reasonable, if the situation in the north continues to stalemate, it is natural to send twelve more towns to attack, but it is not appropriate to declare war." ”
"If you don't declare war, the division will be nameless," Dong Yuanol shook his head, "The results can't be remarkable, but it will waste money and food, and it will not benefit the country!" ”……
"Declare war!"
"Naturally, war will be declared!" Han Rubing said firmly, "What we mean, we also have to go up to the heavens!" If you go through the daily method, when you get to Zeng Zhongtang, you don't know how much time it takes, the opportunity is fleeting, and time is not waiting, so we naturally have to quickly tell our meaning to the princes in power! Han Rubing looked around at everyone, his eyes blazing, "Han has a bachelor's book, and there are Donglin sages to guide the country, our Jingshi University is the elite of the students of the national dynasty, and the world looks up, how can we make the sages specialize in beauty?" ”
"What Senior Brother Han said is extremely true!" Everyone was in an uproar, and some of the old and serious students also seemed to be moved by Han Rubing's words, and they all nodded and applauded, "Let's all listen to Senior Brother Han!" ”
The voices of several promoters in the hall of Beijing Normal University were hoarse, but everyone was very indifferent, staring at Han Rubing with warm eyes, Han Rubing waved his hand, "Go!" Let's go to the Prime Minister's Yamen to petition! ”
"Han Rubing!" A promoter jumped to his feet and shouted, "The sage Yun is not in his position and does not seek his government, how can you guide the country and interfere with national politics with the body of a white ding?" ”
"The rise and fall of the world, the husband is responsible, how can I be the only one who is a white Ding Han Ru soldier!"
There were suddenly a few bursts of cheers outside the door, and a few people ran in like a fly, these are the Sula officials who are inquiring outside the Old Summer Palace of the Military Aircraft Department in the Beijing Normal University Hall today, it is the idea of the promotion officer, the leader is very excited, and he said a few words eagerly in the ear of the promotion officer, and the promotion officer turned his head and asked: "But really?" ”
"It's true!"
The promoter turned his head, slammed up the steps, and shouted: "The center has already made a decision, you don't need to petition!" ”
Han Rubing sneered, "What kind of will?" It's nothing more than forbearance and humiliation! ”
"No," said the commissioner with a smile, "the emperor has decreed that he will visit Uriya Sutai." (To be continued.) )