Yantai in November. Cold winds gust. But see ten gunboats built by the Fujian Harbour Administration Bureau moored in the harbor. Two battleships bought from Prussia cruised in the harbor. The sailors on the ship are dressed in new clothes. Colourful flags of various colours hang high on the mast. The whistle sounds. The salute rumbled. Accepted by Li Hongzhang's review.

Today is a day of great joy. Congratulations on the signing of the Treaty of Friendship between China and the UK. Historically known as the Treaty of Yantai.

Guo Songtao, the first minister of the Qing Dynasty to Britain, accompanied the British minister Wei Tuma aboard a battleship. Visit the mighty Great Shimizu Army. Li Guolou was entertaining ministers from other countries. I had a great conversation with the new US Minister Xihua.

Next to the Russian minister, Butzer, stood Ding Huiheng, the son of Ding Richang, the governor of Fujian. This kid is one of the four sons of Jingshi. It is as famous as Zaicheng, Baoquanzhong, and Gong Cheng. Li Guolou used to be on the list. But the Yangtze River after the 'waves' pushed the front 'waves'. It's kind of a good idea.

The Fujian Shipbuilding Bureau was made sound and 'colorful' by Ding Richang, so he was promoted. for the governor of Fujian.

Now the general office of the Fujian Shipbuilding Bureau is Shen Baozhen. He was also present in person. In command of the formation of the battleship. Fujian opened the Sailor Training Institute "Mawei Ship Master School". Shen Baozhen is also the general manager of the Mawei Ship Master School. He was worried about Ding for three years. Spend a lot of time at home. After that, he was promoted by Li Hongzhang. Become a pawn of the Westerners. The prototype of the Nanyang Naval Division is beginning to take shape. He is a great contributor. Shen Baozhen can be seen waving the command flag on the side of the battleship. Boom bang. A target floating on the water is hit. A small wooden boat then fell apart.

"Okay." Ding Huiheng applauded. He screamed the loudest. It is worthy of being the benefactor of the eight alleys of Beijing.

Li Guolou is not much worse than Ding Huiheng. He brought the Eight-Nation Coalition from his family. Yelia, Mayuko, Xie Liya, and Zhen 'Yu' Huan entertain foreign guests at the reception. He created a precedent in the history of the Qing Dynasty.

In a festive and peaceful atmosphere. Most of the men's eyes 'shoot' at Yelia and Seriya. Where there are foreign mothers-in-law. There was laughter.

This time, the "Yantai Treaty" was successfully signed. Let the two governments be satisfied. Yelia and Cheriya do the translation and play a good role in reconciling. And the two foreign girls who are from the Qing Dynasty are not arrogant. Carry something through to the end. Even the ceremony of the final signing of the treaty was tirelessly present. Li Hongzhang promised to award the Qing Patriotic Medal to Yelia and Xie Liya. In recognition of their outstanding contributions in the signing of the Yantai Treaty.

Li Guolou saw Li Hongzhang's 'yin' dark heart. Or to ruin his reputation. Don't let him be left alone. His name is not on the text of the treaty. But history records this moment. His two wives were the founders of the Treaty of Yantai, the national disgrace of the Qing Dynasty.

Ding Huiheng used money to buy a title of a four-rank civil official. But there is no real shortage. I came to Yantai to run 'errands' for Li Hongzhang. This was the right to appoint personnel of Qing officials. It finally fell into the hands of Emperor Tongzhi. Li Hongzhang also has a large part of power as Fu Xiang. Ding Huiheng as the second generation of officials. Of course, I want my son to inherit my father's business. You can't do real things. It's enough to go to the salt road for a term. So Li Hongzhang entered the venue. Ding Huiheng followed behind Li Hongzhang's ass. Start translating. Stumbling over pidgin English.

Li Guolou is calm. Hang out at the cocktail party. Talk to everyone you meet. Take a few sips of red wine. Didn't go to deal with Ding Huiheng.

Ding Richang shook his head and approached Li Guolou. The hippie smiled and said, "Fake foreign devils. My son's English is okay. It's better than me."

Li Guolou laughed dryly. Said: "Ding little ghost. Your son's level of English. I won't talk about it. I don't talk about fame either. Everyone's half a pound and eight taels. But there must be a life. I relied on the 'female' person to climb to the top. You can also do some practical things. What can Ding Huiheng do?"

"Ahh Mix'. This is the Qing Dynasty. Lao Tzu paved a way for him. Let Master Fu Xiang help me with a ride. The road to the salt road.' Flowers' no whooping red. Grab a handful when you're not in the seat. When will it be fished? I 'licked' my face and begged Master Fu Xiang. You're going to be my trust. You have to do your part in the future. Otherwise, I'll turn my face." Ding Richang is not ambiguous at all. Directly let Li Guolou give a sentence. The salt road is not easy to 'mix', it is the domain of the Manchu aristocracy. But Li Guolou's power is monstrous. Tan Zongjun went to Yunnan Grain Road as an official. It's up to Li Guolou to help.

Grain road and salt road are the two most "fat" "fertilizer" shortages in the Qing Dynasty. Sit on the seat and take filial piety. A year less than 100,000 taels of snow 'flower' silver. It is possible to make millions of taels in a single term. But this is if it is a relative of the emperor. to sit on the top throne. Of course, Ding Richang knew how many catties and taels his son had. But the Qing Dynasty had the errand of taking money and not working. This position is still 'quite 'fair' for his son.

Li Guolou sighed: "Little ghost Ding. The Last Madness. Later I came to power. and there was no good fruit to eat; I dare to take the knife with Cao Yun. The salt road and the grain road can't grow anymore."

Ding Richang glanced at him and said, "Fake foreign devils. Who are you when you are? I'm telling you. We are all 'protégés' of Prince Gong. just sit in a boat. You're on top.' Is there a door's life? It's okay. Take a bubble 'pee' and look in the mirror. Recognize Zhu Bajie's face."

Li Guolou was extremely dissatisfied. Said angrily: "Ding Xiaogui. Do you see clearly that I am Zhu Bajie. I brought the Eight-Nation Alliance. Such a rich woman. Such a beautiful foreign girl, such an obedient Oriental woman, and such a capable Shih Tzu Ken live with me. I'm a little bit like Zhu Bajie."

Ding Richang still said to himself: "When I say like, it's like. If you don't believe me, ask my son. The eight alleys of Jingshi are all paying tribute to your portrait. Who is the person who is tied to Liang Hong's 'jade'? Tell me about it."

"Ahh There is such a thing." Li Guolou was so angry that he thundered. Didn't control the sound. Roar.

This time, Li Guolou married Du Eniang in a high-profile manner in Beijing. He also invited hundreds of civil and military officials to drink wine. Du Eniang's name can be changed. Household registration can also be done with hands and feet. But Du Eniang has already become famous all over the world. Some dignitaries and dignitaries have had a 'spring' wind with Du Eniang a few times in the past. The rivers and lakes have long been spreading. This makes the wind and dust 'girl' have a fantasy. Li Guolou is their benevolent father who saves the suffering.

The people around were shocked. I saw Ding Richang talking to Li Guolou. Just laugh it off. The two men spoke with their mouths open.

Ding Richang patted Li Guolou on the shoulder. sighed: "Hey. Eliminate gas first. Take care of the housework. My son is not a thing. You have to be careful that he uses your mother-in-law's bad brain. If he invites you to dinner, it won't be a good thing. You don't go. I'm not dead yet. You're going to help him for my sake. Wait until I'm dead. You're in charge. Chop off his head. I don't care."

"How can I have a friend like you." Li Guolou brushed his sleeves away. Ignore Ding Richang anymore. I'm so angry that my chest is tight. A face flushed purple. Others ridiculed and scandalized his 'private' life. Li Guolou doesn't care. But today it is known that the prostitute 'woman' gave up his portrait. Worship with incense every day. It's also too humiliating. Wait until he's in charge. The first thing is to purify the atmosphere of the brothel.

Western-style pre-dinner after a feast. It is a formal luncheon for guests from all over the world. Li Guolou forced a smile and chatted with the nearby American minister Xihua about the customs of Taiwan Island. It's quite strange in my heart. This Xihua said about the island of Taiwan. What is the purpose.

Li Henian, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, did not come this time. Xihua and he discussed the difference between raw and cooked on the island of Taiwan. What is the ulterior motive of the hell?

Although the island of Taiwan was included in the territory of the Qing Dynasty. In fact, less than one-third of the areas were actually controlled by the Qing Dynasty. The rest of the area is controlled by some indigenous people. It is an uncivilized wilderness. Liu Mingdeng, the chief soldier of Taiwan Town, receives tribute from the aboriginal tribes every year. That's it. The Qing Dynasty also had no plans to develop immigration to Taiwan. The island of Taiwan is a semi-civilized land.

Due to the backwardness of water conservancy construction and the lag of mountain reclamation. At this time, the island of Taiwan was not self-sufficient in food. It also needs to be transported from the coastal areas of Fujian. The Qing Dynasty stationed troops in Taiwan and Penghu. Nominally two thousand men each. But these four thousand men and horses. It has become a sea transport fleet. It has long been impossible to fight. There is a serious shortage of troops. And most of them are large wooden boats.

Li Guolou thought about it for a while. He asked in a low voice, "Mr. Xihua. Have you two obsolete battleships of the Americans been 'handed over' to the Japanese?"

The American minister, Xihua, said with a smile: "Master Li is really the smartest person in the Qing Dynasty. But this time I guessed wrong. A total of four battleships were 'delivered' to the Japanese. In the form of merchant ships, it becomes 'crossing', so few people know about it."

Li Guolou gasped. "What about the British?" he asked. What are they doing?"

Xihua shook his head and said, "The British sold two troop carriers to the Japanese. I won't sell it anymore. In the past two years, I have only done a little arms business. The Japanese navy is trained by our country. That's all I have to say. It's good to do it for yourself."

"Thank you, Mr. Xihua, for the reminder. I know who real friends are. Wait until I get back to Tianjin. Be sure to come to the door." Li Guolou bowed slightly. Show the demeanor of a foreign officer. The food is not sweet. I can't even drink alcohol. Luckily, winter is coming. Everything is dormant. Everything will have to wait until next year's 'spring' season.

Li Guolou walked out of the 'door' and 'peeed'. Leaned over and said, "Master Fu Xiang, don't drink. The state is in danger. 100,000 urgent." After speaking, Li Guolou walked out of the banquet hall. Go out and blow a cold northwest wind. Family matters are just trifles. The big husband is informal. It's also a trick to misunderstand. He's going to deceive everyone. The national heroes of the high wind and bright festival will stain themselves. Only for the rejuvenation of the nation.

Li Hongzhang listened to Li Guolou's words. I wasn't drunk. After seeing off the missions. walked into the living room with Li Guolou, Ding Richang, and Shen Baozhen. Xu Chan wanted to accompany Guo Songtao to the UK. Resident in France as Deputy Envoy. was driven out of the living room by Li Guolou. Don't let Xu Chan listen to state secrets.

I saw Li Guolou's fake appearance. Ding Richang dealt with it calmly. Said with a smile: "Lord Yushi of the Right Capital. Who's going to hack it? It's so mysterious."

Li Guolou doesn't care about Ding Richang's cynicism. Close the big 'door' of the living room. The room was dark. There was an atmosphere of oppressive tension. He turned around and said, "Don't be poor and happy with Erlang's 'legs'. Woe has come. The Japanese are going to attack the island of Taiwan. Our navy is no match for the Japanese."

Li Hongzhang raised his eyebrows. shouted: "Li Guolou. You've taken the wrong medicine. I did not ask for the Japanese minister. You're shocked. What is it like."

Li Guolou rushed forward. said: "Master Fu Xiang. The Japanese want revenge. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Our country is still fighting a civil war. Xinjiang has not yet been recovered. Don't fight at this time, wait for when. Is it difficult to wait for the reunification of our country? Even if we can't beat us. The Japanese are also not afraid of our retaliation . They must use the fact that Taiwan Shengfan killed the Ryukyu drifters as an excuse. Attack on the island of Taiwan. If it's a small fight, it's a place of life. If it's a big fight, hit Anping Castle. Take Taiwan straight to the throat. You're not old. Don't be an old fool."

Shen Baozhen stroked a black and shiny beard. He asked, "Master Li. What basis do you have?"

Li Guolou said: "The appropriate American minister Xihua knocked a few words on the side. Tell me secretly."

Ding Richang said angrily: "Li Guolou. You're stupid. You believe that."

Li Guolou was so angry that he flicked his official sleeves. Said angrily: "Ding Richang. I'm not kidding at all. No one knows more about Japanese virtue than I do. They are a man of tendons. You must take revenge for your losses. Even moths to the fire are not spared. Ironclad ships of our own construction . The cannon body is so thin. It's used to fry fish. There was explosives in that little wooden boat, and that's why it blew up. Don't think foreigners are fools. I'm a layman, too. Wittoma must be laughing at us on the way."

Shen Baozhen's face changed. He shouted in a deep voice: "Lord Li is cautious. Don't pretend to understand. This is the first foreign military exercise of my mighty navy. How can real kung fu be seen by foreigners."

Li Guolou pointed to his nose. said angrily: "Lord Shen, don't rely on the old and sell the old. I won't understand. Even if I don't understand. But I'm a fast learner. At a glance, 'feel' out of the 'door' road. With our current navy to fight a war. Offshore can also rely on the firepower of the battery. Who can the sea beat. Fight fishermen or pirates. I advise you to still recognize the reality. Tell less lies."

Li Hongzhang waved his hand and said, "Don't make any noise. LI Guolou. What do you say to you. Tell me as it is."

Li Guolou put the words of the American Minister Xihua. I said it as it was. I told my analysis again. Let Li Hongzhang make a decision early. There was only one winter to deal with the armed invasion of little Japan.

Li Hongzhang stood up. said: "Xiaolou has a bit of a point. Then sound the war alarm. Shen Baozhen is still based on facts. At sea we don't go head-to-head with the Japanese. I will transfer troops to strengthen the defense of Anping Fort first. and so on for the formation of combat effectiveness of the Beiyang Naval Division. The Japanese will retreat."

"Hey. When is the Great Qing Dynasty. There will be a real navy." Shen Baozhen's depressed thrashing case. Can the Nanyang sailors fight. His heart was as bright as a mirror.

Li Guolou's 'Mao' then recommended himself: "Master Fu Xiang. Give me command of your two battleships. Put the two battleships in the port of Mawei in Fujian Province first. I'm a fast learner. What's the use of you driving the Mighty and Mighty back to Weihaiwei? Far water can't save a near fire."

"Nope." Li Hongzhang replied categorically.

"Master Fu Xiang. Big deal, I'll pay you two. Guaranteed to be all over again." Li Guolou knows how to negotiate with Li Hongzhang.

"Master Fu Xiang. Just say yes. We need battleships in our Nanyang Naval Division. The students you fancie. I'll give it with both hands." Shen Baozhen gritted his teeth. Say harsh things. It's so distressing. If two battleships are stationed in Mawei Harbor. The combat effectiveness of this Nanyang Naval Division immediately rose to a new level. Since it's here. Will it still go. Everyone understands this.

"Hey. It's not a question of money. Talent is rare. That's what I'm going to do." Li Hongzhang's words softened. Looking at Li Guolou. I couldn't have rejoiced. He became the iron-blooded prime minister of the Qing Dynasty. It all depends on Li Guolou's financial support. If there is no Li Guolou blood transfusion. His ocean dream is still being planned on the blueprint. How can there be today's naval military exercises.

The Qing Dynasty embarked on the road of national prosperity and military strength. It's all up to the help of Lee's 'door'. Among the leaders are him and Li Guolou, who ranked second. Li Hongzhang has long regarded Li Guolou as a cronie. Hype about Li Guolou as his successor. Adhering to his idea of saving the country through science and technology. As for Li Guolou, he is secretly playing ghosts. Want to be in a class of its own. He saw through it. Where did Sun Wukong escape from the palm of the Buddha's hand.

From the seat, you can see the high status of Li Guolou. Usually Li Hongzhang sits on the right side of Li Guolou. Even the governors of various places sat under Li Guo's building.