Looking at the two telegrams in front of him, Li Hongzhang scratched his scalp anxiously. One is Xu Jie's telegram and the other is Xue Fucheng's telegram, both of whom have a supportive attitude towards sending warships to support Nanyang, but Zhang Peilun's telegram in the annex of Xu Jie's telegram is indeed extremely opposed, for fear that this action will cause losses to the Beiyang Fleet or cause some major disputes.

"That's a pretty good pay." After looking at the content of Peng Haifeng's addition, Li Hongzhang couldn't help but smack his lips and said. To be honest, for the Netherlands, Lao Li is not afraid. After all, the strength of this small country is really not good. What's more, this remuneration is at least a year's funding for Beiyang. 2,000,000 taels of silver, what is the concept?? has been with people like Xu Jie for a long time, and Lao Li's thinking is slowly changing, weighing the pros and cons, as long as it is beneficial, he will do it!

However, Lao Li is still not at ease, there are some things that still need to be consulted by professionals, as for what kind of professionals, they are naturally not those copywriting staff like Zhang Youqiao in the Governor's Palace. but Ding Ruchang, Lang Weili, Liu Buchan and others of the Beiyang Fleet. After all, as long as you can win, it's fine. So 4 days later, Ding Ruchang and others were called to the Governor's Mansion of Zhili!

Because outsiders like Luang Weili are present...... Therefore, Lao Li naturally couldn't tell the whole content of the message, so he just said that he was going to the South Seas to cruise and go to Fuqiao ......... by the way.

"The situation in Dutch Indonesia has been very unstable lately. I am afraid that the Dutch authorities will be unfavorable to the Chinese patriots. This time, Lord Xue and Ji Shi's plan to cruise the South Seas is very strange. Ding Ruchang asked.

"Can't you say less?" Li Hongzhang was quite depressed, and muttered secretly in his heart.

"This Dutch wants to be unfavorable to the overseas Chinese in the Qing Dynasty, and it is where my Beiyang Naval Division comes in, how can I retreat?" Lang Weili asked a little strangely. In his opinion, the protection of overseas Chinese was a regular task for the British fleet, and it was the duty of the British fleet. What's more, the opponent against is a soft-legged shrimp like the Netherlands.

"What if there is a conflict over this?" Lao Li frowned and asked, he really didn't expect that when Ding Ruchang and Liu Buyun had not yet expressed their position, Lang Weili would be so positive.

"Then go to war, what is the use of a country's fleet not being able to protect the country's subjects?" Luang Wei said as a matter of course. (As an Englishman, Luang Weili was still quite responsible for the Beiyang Fleet.) After the Nagasaki Incident, Lang Weili advocated war, but although Ding Ruchang did not adopt it, he was quite tough in the subsequent action, and it can be said that it was the only relatively successful deterrent operation in Beiyang. ）。 …。

"But what about the number of wins and losses? What about my Beiyang loss? How will foreign countries react? Lao Li said unhappily.

"I really can't think of a reason for the defeat of the Beiyang Fleet." Luang Weili spread his hand and said. "The Dutch are just a few shore defense gunboats, not at all the opponents of the Beiyang ironclads and cruisers, as long as the Dutch governor is not a fool, he will definitely not provoke trouble, as for the reaction of other countries, you can rest assured that our Beiyang overseas Chinese are in accordance with international law. In the event of a threat to a foreign national, any country can send an army to protect it. What's more, our British Empire had good relations with the Qing Empire, and the French Far Eastern Fleet was stationed in Tokyo. Therefore, practically no one can interfere with the actions of the Beiyang Fleet. Luang Weili analyzed carefully.

"Then I wonder if Professor Luang Weili can communicate with Mr. Hurd and show the British government my attitude in Beiyang." A smile appeared on Li Hongzhang's face.

"I will live up to my mission." Lang Weili immediately got up and took his leave, and went to talk to Hurd.

"This Lang Wei is really arrogant, this kind of thing dares to decide without permission." After Lang Weili left, Liu Buyun said angrily.

"Although this Vice Admiral Lang is a bit excessive, there is one thing that is right, that is, the Beiyang Fleet should not stay out of the matter. Especially when the power is within reach. Lao Li interrupted Liu Buyun's complaint. After speaking, Lao Li handed the telegram of Xue Fucheng and Xu Jie to the two ..........

"In this way, since we have an absolute advantage in Beiyang, we can avoid a bloody disaster for overseas Chinese in Nanyang. At the same time, it provides a lot of funds for our Beiyang. I don't think this is a good opportunity. Ding Ruchang said after reading the telegram.

"This is at least 2 million taels of silver, if I can get this money in Beiyang, the money for the purchase of ships and guns will be lost." Ding Ruchang added. …。

"That's what the old man meant." Lao Li said with a smile.

"Then how many warships will I send to Beiyang?" Liu Buyun is a very practical person, since he has decided to go, he has to discuss the question of how many ships to send.

"What Jishi mentioned in the call is that at least 4 warships will also bring the Weiyuan training ship to load a certain amount of infantry, in short, according to Jishi's idea, since it is a deterrent, then put more weight. Dingyuan, Zhenyuan, Jingyuan, plus Zhiyuan, which has already gone south in advance, are a total of 4 warships. Li Hongzhang said while watching.

"Half of the combat strength of this Beiyang Fleet has gone south. Jishi is really generous. Liu Buyun snorted.

"Jishi has been a little more cooky this time. But it's also for my Beiyang. At the same time, it can also save my overseas compatriots and the fire and water, why not do things that kill two birds with one stone? What's more, this is just Xu Jie's suggestion. Li Hongzhang explained, in fact, Lao Li did not say that Xu Jie had received other people's silver ..........

"But just in case, I'm afraid the Beiyang Marine Corps will also have to bring it, after all, the officers and soldiers of the Navy Division can't fight on land." Liu Buyun reminded. "What's more, I have four 75MM Krupp sampan guns on each of the two ships...... It can be dismantled for the Army when necessary. ”

"Isn't there less than 300 Beiyang Marines? Plus 500 veterans of the Huai Army. Lao Li stroked his beard and said.

"My Beiyang ship is quite nervous." Ding Ruchang said with some embarrassment.

"You can get some warships from the China Merchants Bureau, if it's not enough, you can talk to Lord Li of Liangguang, and let the Nanyang Navy Division also send ships to assist." When Lao Li said this, he almost couldn't hold back his laughter, in Lao Li's opinion, it is not okay to make money like this without pulling his own brothers. Although the Nanyang Naval Division is far inferior to the Beiyang, those Cantonese ships can still be used to transport troops.

"Then hurry up and prepare. Send a telegram to Jishi, saying that the old man agreed to the Beiyang Fleet to patrol the South Seas. Li Hongzhang saw that it was about the same, so he ordered.

At the same time, when Lao Li and his two generals were discussing the details of the inspection, in Guangzhou, Xu Jie and Peng Haifeng were also discussing the matter. In Xu Jie's view, although the possibility of this cruise to solve the problem is very large. But according to Xu Jie's personality, if he is not 100% sure, he will always leave some ..........

"Brother Jishi. How sure is this Beiyang Fleet patrolling the South Seas? Peng Haifeng hesitated and asked.

"Ninety percent." Xu Jie thought for a while and said.

"What about Ichisei?" Peng Haifeng frowned, suppressed the unhappiness in his heart and asked.

"Cold treatment." Xu Jie's answer was simple, just 3 words.

"What do you mean?" Peng Haifeng's brows were twisted together.

"First, run as much as you can. Move some of your family and assets to Singapore, Malaya, or Taiwan and Liangguang in the Qing Dynasty. Xu Jie stretched out his first finger and said.

"The Chinese in Nanyang have been living in Indonesia for generations." Peng Haifeng said with a gloomy face.

"Second, the Beiyang side will send a note to the Dutch side through the Prime Minister's Yamen, which cannot be avoided, but at least it can delay the Dutch action. Buy time for people and property transfers. Xu Jie didn't explain, and said the second article directly.

"Third, take advantage of your connections in Europe to publish some content about the Nanyang Chinese in major European newspapers to create public opinion pressure. Don't be afraid to spend money. Xu Jie stretched out his third finger and said.

"That's it? Don't have an active approach? Peng Haifeng mainly fugitives to Xu Jie. The method of procrastination as a supplement made him very dissatisfied. In his opinion, a tooth for a tooth and an eye for an eye, so that the other party is in awe, is the best way!。 …。

"Of course there is, but it can't be used unless it's a last resort. The specific operation also requires the Nanyang Chinese to act together. Xu Jie smiled and said.

"What's the solution?" Peng Haifeng asked.

"What is the greatest resource of the Nanyang Chinese?" Xu Jie asked rhetorically.

"Funding." Peng Haifeng said.

"If the Nanyang Chinese can withdraw some of their funds and put them into the Dutch stock market and financial market, once there is a change, this large amount of funds will be enough to deal a heavy blow to the Dutch economy." Xu Jie doesn't know much about finance, but this does not prevent Xu Jie from giving ideas for others, after all, there are Chinese in Nanyang who are proficient in this!!

"It's a solution, I think it works." Peng Haifeng's eyes flashed with a hint of fierceness.

"Remember, this works at the same time as the three points I mentioned earlier. After all, people have guns in their hands!! Xu Jie said in a deep voice. It's okay to take the initiative, but you have to keep your back hands open!!

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