"Europe has never been monolithic, conflicts between countries are far more intense and frequent than on our side, a small war every three years, a big war in five years is the norm in Europa......

"I can now make a real deal with Her Majesty Xià Empress Dowager, the two great powers in Europe, one is Prussia and the other is Austria, and now they have gathered millions of troops, and they are going to fight to the death......"

"This is a big war that we can't even imagine in the Qing Dynasty, millions of people all use advanced foreigner rifles and large-caliber artillery, all of which are far more powerful than the soldiers who invaded Beijing back then......"

"What? His Majesty asked if there was anything to do with England and France? That's a good question...... Although Britain and France did not directly participate in the war, they also had objects of covert support for each other......"

"The British were inclined to Prussia, while the French were inclined to Austria, and the victory or defeat of this war was enough to change the situation in Europa...... Look, Mr. Xiao's "Journey to the West" is not wrong, right? There are many contradictions between foreigners, as long as we play diplomacy well, we can still take advantage of it......"

Ermao had to come forward today, and when he learned the information that the French fleet bombed the Ryukyus, the first thing that came to mind was how the Manchu court would respond. Xiao Letian They know these people too well, and they are what they are talking about, and beating the water dogs is their housekeeping skill.

What's even worse is that they are too stupid, seeing that Xiao Lotian has offended the French and his life and death are unknown, I am afraid that he will declare war as soon as his brain is hot, and when the time comes, he will really fight until you are dead and alive, and Xiao Letian will not have the time for peaceful development.

Ermao is worthy of being Xiao Letian's closed disciple, and he figured out all the key points in a turn of his mind, he left the gold treasury without saying a word and went straight to the Heart Cultivation Palace, thanks to Ci'an who did not issue a grounding order, no one hindered him along the way.

Ermao knew that if he didn't reveal the truth, it would be difficult to move these rigid and rotten royal families, and only the most exciting and fierce words could move their hearts.

Thinking about it, only the scene of killing foreigners is the most exciting.

When Ermao revealed Xiao Letian's plan to join the Pu Austrian War a little bit, it was enough for everyone in the Heart Cultivation Hall to be stunned.

An Dehai stood behind Cixi with a whisk, and now his mouth was wide open, and even crystal liquid flowed down from the corners of his mouth, he could be regarded as hearing a real Western joke this time, Ermao's boasting cowhide was big and boundless, looking back and thinking about the eight banners in Sijiu City, the little cows that the Hutong skewers bragged about, and this pair of shoes is not worthy of it.

"Oh, Ermao can ...... Suck ...... "As soon as An Dehai opened his mouth, a mouthful of saliva flowed down, and he had to react quickly, and a big sucker sucked back half of it.

"Oh, Ermao, you are too good at blowing, and you still kill foreigners? Are we able to kill foreigners? The foreigners on the overseas horizon are all raw people who eat human flesh, and Xiao Letian is not enough to appetize people in the past...... Lafayette, don't listen to this kid's bragging, it's better to beat it......"

"Shut up..."This time the little emperor of Tongzhi quit, and when he heard the most exciting place, An Dehai was so interrupted, and the atmosphere was all destroyed.

"The dog slave is going, so Xiao Letian doesn't dare to kill the foreign devil? Have you forgotten the photos in the newspaper of the foreigner before? The battle on the border between France and Switzerland has been recorded, so can you still deceive people?"

An Dehai shrank his neck and stopped talking, and Emperor Tongzhi glanced at him and said to Ermao, "You go on, you tell me that Xiao Letian is fighting, what is the benefit of getting involved?"

"Of course, there are benefits, since ancient times, the national war has been fierce and dangerous, Xiao Letian stood on the side of Prussia and fought against Austria, of course, he has confidence in Prussia, as long as he can earn credit in the battle situation that Prussia will win, then he will naturally be able to get the greatest benefit from the Prussians......"

"What interests?" Cixi was more sensitive to this word, and asked on the spot.

Ermao smiled, "Of course it's science and technology, we don't have top technology in the Qing Dynasty, this is the foundation of a strong country and a rich people......"

"Hi...... It's this useless art again...... Wait, why should I believe your nonsense? Dare to work hard for some martial arts? Are you a fool to be a mourner?"

Cixi is suspicious by nature, and it is normal to have this question, but his question is only exchanged for Ermao's long sigh "Hey...... The Queen Mother, you must know that if this special industrial zone wants to be run well, many technologies cannot be bought with money, so you have to exchange your life for it......"

Speaking of this, Ermao's eyes were hot, and tears almost flowed, but he endured it so that he didn't let himself cry. Think about his father-in-law, in order for this country to catch up with the footsteps of the powerful country, he can even take his own life, and he can personally risk himself and throw himself into the European war, and now he doesn't know whether he is alive or dead.

But look at these high-ranking officials of the Manchu imperial family, one by one they still think about interests, and even if they pursue interests, they are just money and rights that have been robbed for thousands of years.

My father-in-law has answered this question countless times, of course, what we need is science and technology, and now the first thing China needs most is science and technology, and the second is to try our best to implement these technologies and turn them into productive forces.

Now the European navy is still in the era of sail battleships, and China has already been beaten and cannot find the north, if the steel battleships mentioned by Mr. Xiao are popularized in the future, even if they want to fill in the lives of people at that time, they will not be able to win.

"Your Majesty, didn't you say in the intelligence that a French battleship was blown up and sunk by the Ryukyus, which seems to have shattered the myth of the invincibility of foreigners, but don't forget it, it's just a primitive wooden battleship, and in the next few decades, Europa will popularize pure steel battleships, and if it really happens, even if we want to send dead soldiers, it will be useless......"

Ermao shook his head, he decided that in the future, he would only talk to the little emperor about science and technology, and only the emperor who was still young liked to hear him say these things.

"Queen Mother, what the slave should say has been made clear, what benefits Xiao Letian wants to get when he goes to Europe, this is not mentioned for the time being, but the matter in front of us has to make a decision in the court..."

"The slave just said, Mr. Xiao went to Europe to fight, and this war must offend one side but befriend one side. France and Austria must have hoped that our Qing Dynasty would turn against Mr. Xiao, but what about Britain, the United States, and Prussia? Do these countries want the Qing Dynasty to deal with Mr. Xiao?"

Ermao's tone was unusually solemn, and he almost gritted his back molars and said the last words: "Queen Mother, let's not be confused, don't follow the wishes of one family, but make enemies of three families to the court?

Ermao now has a feeling that he is tired, and it is really tiring to talk about the outside world with these people who close their doors and windows and dare not look out.

There was a dead silence in the Yangxin Palace, and the Queen Mother of the Two Palaces really didn't understand any technology, but they could understand politics, China has a history of melee for thousands of years, the conspiracy and trickery of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and the cooperation between countries.

Ermao turned the topic here, and the two queen mothers were completely speechless, and Ermao's words hit the point that they were most worried about. It is now a last resort for the imperial court to control raze, but how to control it? Who will control it? This is a big problem, and if the response is a little careless, then there may be the situation mentioned by Ermao.

flattered one, but offended three, this kind of loss-making business can not be done in the Qing Dynasty. It took a long time for Cixi to open her mouth, "Ermao, what's the use of saying so much? Now can you tell me that Xiao Letian is still alive? The key to all the questions is the question of Xiao Letian's life and death, I think a dead person, even if he is useful to foreign devils, is just a dead man......"

Ermao suddenly froze, Cixi's counterattack was really sharp enough, and he was speechless in a word. But it's strange to say, just when Ermao didn't know how to deal with it, the dark clouds in the sky suddenly dispersed, and the torrential rain stopped at that moment.

At this time, it was more than six o'clock in the evening, the summer days were long, and the sun had not yet set, only to see the western sunset shining brightly, scattered in the Sijiu City, people could even see the traces left by the sunlight through the clouds.

The cumulonimbus clouds have dispersed, and the blue sky that leaks out is dazzling, so clean that people want to shout twice, and the little emperor was immediately attracted by the beautiful scenery, and rushed out at a trot, looking up at the blue sky.

Ermao's mind was suddenly brightened up by this blue support, and he turned around and kowtowed to the two queen mothers, "Queen Mother Lafayette, what the slave should say has been said, there are still many errands in the gold room that have not been completed, and the slave will retire......" After speaking, Ermao didn't wait for the queen mother to speak, and turned around and left.

Ci'an and Cixi forgot to scold this dog slave who didn't understand the rules, and their eyes were already shocked by the light of ten thousand rays outside the window. A strange feeling appeared in the hearts of both of them at the same time, this Xiao Letian is really a demon, this name can't be mentioned?

Facts have proved that Sijiu City is not a place where you can keep secrets at all, when the rainstorm washes away the heat of the day, when the blue sky is buckled on the capital, the entire Beijing Division suddenly comes alive again.

The people who had been holding back for a day in the streets and alleys all came out, one by one enjoying the long-lost coolness refreshed, the women took advantage of the present to hurry up to prepare a good dinner, and the men walked the streets and alleys of Kan Dashan.

Teahouses, wine shops, tobacco shops and even green buildings that have been trading for a day suddenly come to a lot of old customers, people get together to drink tea, listen to operas and smoke big cigarettes, and by the way they have the addiction of chatting.

"Ladies and gentlemen, have you heard? The overseas island of Ryukyu has already started... The French ships shelled Naha Port four days ago, and the whole city was in ruins, and the French soldiers had already landed......"

"Ahh Is what you're saying really false? Why didn't there be any shadow before?"

"Hehe, nonsense, this is this afternoon, the news that I just arrived in the capital before the heavy rainstorm, there are people in Prince Gong's mansion..."

Yes, the big secret is in the stomachs of these Eight Banners, and they can't hold back a soak of urine, and as soon as God finishes soaking in urine, they all go out for nothing.

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