"What about Russia?" Xu Gengshen said, "Do you want to do something special too?" Uh, I mean, Zuo Jigao's line sent this article, Russia is embarrassed and embarrassed, but is it ...... Never reach out again? ”

"Uncle Xing's concern," Guo Songtao agreed, "It's not unreasonable. ”

After a pause, "The prince has just understood that Russia is a 'shark', and if it can't smell blood, it won't rush over desperately; Ili is like honey, extremely sweet, Russia smells it on the side, itching and hesitating, and finally can't help but move its hands and feet, and it may not be impossible -- we must guard against it. ”

Guan Zhuofan smiled and said: "The concerns of the two of you are reasonable, you can't expect Zuo Ji to send a high letter and tie up Russia's hands and feet.

After a slight pause, "Yunxian's 'honey' is very vivid, Russia is to Ili, it is indeed like a bear is to honey, 'itchy and unbearable' - look ahead and look backwards, count left and right, if he finally calculates it, he will eat this jar of honey, he will not be bitten full of buns, eat it, it will not hurt his stomach, he will definitely reach out!" ”

"In this world, after all, the law of the jungle is the strong, as long as the benefits are big enough, the public law of all countries or something, in fact, is not under the words of Russia!"

"However," Guan Zhuofan continued, "although Russia is arrogant, but not reckless, I thought that he would calculate it after all, and if he came to eat this jar of honey now, he would definitely be bitten and stuffed, and halfway through it, he would never be able to eat it anymore - the half of it would hurt his stomach, and in the end, he would still have to vomit!" ”

After a pause, "After settling the accounts thoroughly, the Russians will find that when the time comes, except for a big bag, he will have to go home empty-handed, and a mouthful of honey will not really enter his stomach!" - Of course, we also have to help the Russians to settle this account! ”

Several military ministers showed excited looks on their faces, and Cao Yuying said: "Please make it clear to the prince, how should this account be calculated?" ”

"For many years, Russia has been conquering cities in Central Asia," Guan Zhuofan said, "and this year, the establishment of a 'Turkestan Governor' only shows that Russia will step up its annexation of Central Asia - but at the moment, Russia has not really swallowed Central Asia after all!" The largest piece of fat, the country of Kokand, only swallowed half of it. ”

After a pause, "Although the Russians do not need to go through Kokand to send troops to Ili, the situation of the Russians in Central Asia is actually quite similar to our situation in Xinjiang-"

Speaking of this, the four big military planes all understood, and couldn't help nodding their heads together, and Wen Xiang let out a softer "ah".

Guan Zhuofan also nodded and said: "The Russians are to Kokand what I am to Aguba - we will leave Aguba and ignore it, turn around and fight Taranzi, what will be the consequences, I have already said; The same goes for the Russians, what will happen if they abandon the country of Kokand and turn around and rob Ili? ”

smiled, "The Tessie countries, don't you use 'bear' as a metaphor for Russia?" When the time comes, I'm afraid it will be 'a bear breaking a stick'! ”

Bear breaking sticks? ――Truly thorough, vivid!

Wen, Cao, Xu, and Guo all smiled.

"Also," Guan Zhuofan said, "the Russians have not yet fully digested the advantages of the Sino-Russian Treaty on the Survey and Demarcation of the Northwest Boundary. ”

After a pause, "Bochuan, I remember that the "Sino-Russian Treaty on the Survey and Demarcation of the Northwest Boundary" stipulates that the old farming land and grain farming village in Tarbagatai should be moved inward within ten years after the boundary is established. ”

Wen Xiang was slightly stunned and replied in a low voice: "Yes." ”

"Right now, it's been three years since Tongzhi, but in just three years, these 'private villages' shouldn't have been moved yet, right?"

Even Wenxiang couldn't answer this, because he hadn't received a relevant report for a long time, so he had to say, "It should be." ”

"Even though Russia is greedy," Guan Zhuofan said, "but the truth of 'greed is not rotten' is still understood, and even the "Sino-Russian Treaty on the Survey and Demarcation of the Northwest Boundary" is still a pot of raw rice, and it has not been fully cooked, but Yili? ”

"Therefore, Russia is sending troops to Ili right now, and it is not necessary to do it, but it can't be!"

The four big military planes, everyone is happy and convinced, "The prince is wise!" ”

"But," Kwan said, "it's just for now!" In time -- I think about three years or so will be enough -- after three years, Russia will be able to eat Kokand in its entirety, and the pot of rice in the "Sino-Russian Treaty on the Survey and Demarcation of the Northwest Boundary" should be basically cooked, and when the time comes—"

Speaking of this, his expression was awe-inspiring, "I will fight with the Russians sooner or later!" Gentlemen, this layer must be kept in your heart! ”

The four big military planes, all of them were shocked, and said in unison: "The prince's admonition, don't dare or forget!" ”

"This," Guan Zhuofan said, "is also one of the reasons why we can't waste time on Taranzi -- after the chaos is over, Xinjiang will also need a considerable amount of time to recover and consolidate for the Russians!" Therefore, within this year, the affairs of Xinjiang must be done! ”

"Yes!"

"On the Russian side," Guan Zhuofan said in a deep voice, "for the sake of all things, there is indeed something to be done, well, there are three in total-"

The ears of the four big military planes were pricked up.

"First," Guan Zhuofan said, "the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made an appointment to meet with the Russian minister and asked in person, is there such a thing as Ta Hui claiming to bring Ili to Russia?" ”

The eyes of the four big military planes lit up at the same time: Gao Ming!

This move, echoing Zuo Zongtang's inscription, is to take the initiative to take the initiative to take the Russians' army, what else can the Russians say? Naturally, "there is no such thing, there is no such thing".

The words "there is no such thing" came out of his mouth, and then he hooked up with Taranzi, and when it was exposed, it would be ugly.

Wen Xiang was the "Minister of Foreign Affairs", so he replied loudly: "Yes!" ”

"In addition to meeting with the Russian minister," Mr. Kwan said, "I also had to send a note to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs." ”

The four big military planes all understand that this means "knocking bricks and nailing feet".

Wen Xiang said: "Yes, I will obey the prince's edict!" ”

"This note should be a little special."

"Yes, please command!"

"In the note," Guan Zhuofan said, "the Chinese government does not accept any country to intervene in Xinjiang affairs under any name, such as—"

After a slight pause, he aggravated his tone, "The Chinese government cannot accept any excuses such as 'protecting caravans and overseas Chinese and chasing fugitives'. ”

"Yes!"

"The entry of a foreign army into Xinjiang is considered an invasion of China, and the Chinese government has no choice but to expel it by force."

The four big military planes were all shocked, and Wen Xiang replied: "Yes!" ”

"Also," Guan Zhuofan said, "when the time comes, if someone says something, 'There is no intention of occupying Ili for a long time, but only to use the rebellion in Xinjiang to be restored, and it is expedient to send troops to garrison it, and after the rebellion and purge, the cities in southern Xinjiang should be returned, and the Chinese government will never accept it.'" ”

The four big military planes were shocked again, and Wen Xiang said: "The prince thinks that if Russia enters Ili, it is possible to ...... On this ground? ”

Guan Zhuofan smiled and said: "It's hard to say, but Russia is also our 'friendly neighbor', and it is also appropriate to plan more for 'friendly neighbors'!" ”

After a slight pause, he said solemnly: "The roads that should be blocked must be blocked!" ”

"Yes, I will obey the king's command!"

"Add a few words," Guan Zhuofan said, "When the time comes, if someone uses this as an excuse to ask the Chinese government for military spending or something--hmph, military expenses, they have to come out of their own hands first, and when the victory and defeat are decided, let's calculate who should pay for this military expenditure!" ”

The four big military planes were shocked again: this is the meaning of "soldiers meet each other"!

"Yes!"

"Second," Guan Zhuofan said slowly, "our 'friends', it's time to come out and say a few words." ”

Yes!

The four big military planes all secretly said in their hearts: Before, why didn't I think of it!

The United States and Prussia do not talk about it, but let's talk about England - in the affairs of Central Asia, England and Russia are the tip of the needle! Not to mention that England and China are fighting fiercely now, even if everyone is not a "friendly country", the Russians have reached into Xinjiang, which is something that the British can't swallow.

Therefore, in the matter of Ili, the British must be very, very happy to come forward.

"Britain, the United States, and Prussia," Mr. Kwan said, "issue a joint statement -- it's okay to do it separately." Perhaps, someone would be more willing to go it alone. There are two main contents: first, Xinjiang affairs are China's internal affairs, and no country should intervene in Xinjiang affairs in any form without the official invitation of the Chinese central government; Second, China's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. ”

"Good!" Wen Xiang said, "However, the ministers of these families have to say hello to the prince himself. ”

Guan Zhuofan smiled slightly and said, "Okay, I'll talk about it." ”

It's empty - what do you mean?

Several big military planes were muttering in their hearts, only to hear Guan Zhuofan say: "Third-"

Yes, "take measures", a total of three.

"For the military expenses of the Western Expedition, a 'letter of intent' will be signed with the syndicate of lenders, and then borrow more...... Three years. ”

Cao Yuying reacted the fastest: "Okay! The prince is clever! This is really called 'showing the enemy to be strong'! ”

Wen, Xu, and Guo also reacted immediately: Since the rebellion in Xinjiang can be put down by the end of this year, at this juncture, raising military spending for another three years is tantamount to showing Russia: I am ready to fight with you.

Also, this is just a "letter of intent", and if there is no war to fight next year, there is naturally no need to sign a formal contract, and therefore, it will not be saddled with a sum of interest.

It is really by the heart, and the advance and retreat are up to me!

The four big military planes, for Guan Zhuofan, are all admired from the bottom of their hearts, and in Wen Xiang's mind, that thought once again popped up: The national society must not be without this person!

"Okay," Guan Zhuofan said in a casual tone, "Do you have anything else to say about Xinjiang?" ”

The four big military planes looked at each other, and they all bowed slightly, so Wen Xiang was the representative and made a concluding speech: "The prince has a deep insight into thousands of miles, and there is no last resort, and Xinjiang is worry-free!" ”

"That's good," Guan Zhuofan smiled, "It's time to eat, if you don't dislike it, just have a light meal with me......"

The four big military planes all jumped in their hearts.

However,

“…… I won't accompany you, so you can do it yourself. ”

As he spoke, Guan Zhuofan stood up.

The four big military planes hurriedly stood up, all of them looking stunned.

Okay, what's the matter?

"Lord ......"

"My current situation," Guan Zhuofan said calmly, "It's not convenient to eat this meal with you, so be it." ”

With that, he bowed his head slightly, turned away, and left.

Wen, Cao, Xu, and Guo, you look at me, I look at you, looking at each other.

Originally, the four of them had an illusion - Prince Xuan was seeking Xinjiang, how far-reaching? Therefore, they all thought that he had changed his mind and was finally willing to follow the edict to "cancel the fake and go straight".

However, although disappointed, including Wen Xiang, he was not as depressed as yesterday.

"Princess," Cao Yuying said, "things will be done slowly!" Yesterday, Yun Gong had a good saying - sincerity, gold and stone are open! ”

The other three nodded together.

In any case, depending on the situation, when encountering such an indecisive military event as Taranzi, although Prince Xuan is in the domain and not in the military aircraft, he will still focus on the country's social affairs and be willing to "decide" it.

Xu Gengshen laughed in a low voice: "At least, today is a 'light meal', yesterday, but there is only tea and snacks!" ”

Wen, Cao, and Guo are reasonable: The treatment has been improved!

Wen Xiang said happily: "Okay, this 'light meal', you must eat it!" ”

After a pause, "Zhuo Ru is right-things are slow and round!" ”

At this time, several big military planes did not think that "slowing things down" could certainly be "rounded", but it could also be "square".

*(To be continued.) )