The meaning of the overseas inspection and the domestic provincial inspection can be described as the difference between cloud and mud, and the meaning of these words is also to encourage him to run for election, Yi Deng was overjoyed, but he quickly calmed down and asked: "Our country is currently in a constitutional transition period, and many matters can still be handled. ”

The Prime Minister of England does not allow members of the royal family to serve as members, but does not restrict nobles, and Yi asked this question, apparently because he is worried that he will be attacked by competitors during the election because of his status as a member of the royal family, and he will not even be able to obtain the status of a candidate.

"The status of the prime minister's candidate will definitely be subject to the necessary restrictions, and members of the royal family, clans, princes, and nobles will gradually lose their qualifications to run for election." Yi Zhizhi said unhurriedly: "This is the general trend, but this is not something that can be achieved overnight, it must be done step by step." ”

Speaking of this, he said with a smile: "If you cook a small meal in a big country and act in a hurry, it can only backfire, besides, a generation has a generation's mission, and a generation can only do a generation's thing." ”

Hearing this, Yi Yi was completely relieved, and immediately said: "I have long been eager to go abroad for investigation, but I have not been able to make the trip. ”

Yi Zhishu nodded, "At present, because of the northwest affairs, the relationship between my country and Western countries is more sensitive, and it is best for the sixth master to go to the United States first when he goes abroad at this time." ”

Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin, Germany.

"The Qing state has defused the crisis of civil war, and it is expected that by the spring and summer of next year, it will send troops to recover Central Asia." Prime Minister Bismarck's expression was solemn, and his voice was unhurried and dull, "Britain and Russia have not abandoned their plans to send troops to Central Asia because of the changes in the situation in the Qing Kingdom.

Based on the analysis of intelligence from Britain and Russia, Russia has accelerated the delivery of materials to Central Asia, and Britain has also accelerated the pace of gathering troops to Russia, and the outbreak of a large-scale war in Central Asia is a foregone conclusion. ”

After a pause, he continued: "Although the Qing State has a railway connection to Central Asia, it was destroyed by Kokand, and it is at a disadvantage in terms of troops and logistical supplies, and Central Asia has a harsh climate, a vast territory, and a broad strategic depth, once the war breaks out, it will inevitably be protracted, and in the early stage of the war, it is difficult for the Qing State to gain an advantage. ”

Wilhelm I glanced at the Admiral Leo von Caprivi, who was sitting in front of him, and said: "Do you mean to wait and see, and decide whether to provoke a war according to the development of the war situation in Central Asia?" ”

"Your Majesty is wise." Bismarck bowed slightly and said, "At least wait until Britain and Russia are deeply involved in the war in Central Asia." ”

Wilhelm I was silent, for Germany, this is an extremely rare opportunity not to be missed, of course, the risk is not small, the key is to grasp the timing of the war, it is not good to be early, it is not good to be late, after a period of silence, he turned to look at Caprivi, "Qingguo still does not agree to sell torpedoes?" ”

"If war does not break out in Central Asia, it is impossible for the Qing to sell torpedoes to our country." Caprivi, who came by military background, replied succinctly.

Torpedoes are a big killer weapon in naval warfare, if Germany does not need to contain Britain and France, the Qing State has no reason to sell torpedoes to Germany, has always been steady and cautious, Bismarck, who opposed Germany's rapid expansion, also agreed to take risks because of the opportunity to obtain torpedo technology, once the German Navy can obtain torpedoes and crack them, the German Navy can rise rapidly, defeat the navies of Britain, France, Russia and Italy to dominate Europe, and lay a solid foundation for Germany to dominate Europe.

"Then wait. Wait for the outbreak of war in Central Asia to talk to the Qing state, but the navy must be prepared for war with the British and French navies. Wilhelm I said in a deep voice: "In addition, in terms of diplomacy, it is necessary to actively win over Austria-Hungary and avoid the danger of war on two fronts. ”

"Your Majesty rest assured." Bismarck said firmly: "Secret negotiations with Austria-Hungary have begun, and it will not be difficult for Austria-Hungary to send away as long as it is willing to give up its interests in the Balkans." ”

Wilhelm I had no doubt about Bismarck's diplomatic skills, and since 1872, Germany had signed military agreements with Russia and Austria-Hungary in order to maintain the status quo in Europe and to resolve disputes in southeastern Europe, and agreed that if one of the signatories was attacked by any European country, the other side should send 200,000 troops to help.

The Three Emperors Alliance made an indelible contribution to the maintenance and stability of Germany's position in Europe, but the good times did not last long, after the Berlin Conference in 1878, the German-Russian relations deteriorated, and the Three Emperors Alliance was dissolved.

Now that the situation has changed, Germany intends to take advantage of the outbreak of war in Central Asia, deliberately inflict heavy damage on the British and French navies to control the sea in Europe, and pacify and stabilize the Austro-Hungarian Empire has become a top priority.

William I said: "Compared with the heavy damage to the British and French navies and the control of European sea supremacy, the interests of the Balkans are completely negligible, and there is no need to care." ”

France, Paris, Presidential Palace - Élysée Palace.

French Prime Minister Charles, who has just met with the British Minister to France. Morality. Fresine hurriedly walked into the president's office on the second floor, and when he saw President Grevi, he nodded slightly, and then said straightly: "Disraeli hopes that our country can send troops to Central Asia...... ”

Sending troops to Central Asia? Grevy's face suddenly became gloomy, "Didn't the British suspect that Central Asia might be a trap?" He said as he reached out and gave up his seat.

"Even if they know it's a trap, the British don't want to miss this opportunity." Fresiné sat down and said: "Central Asian independence is an irresistible temptation for Britain and Russia. ”

Grevy said: "Can the British be reminded that Germany may take the opportunity to start a war. ”

"The British were convinced that the Germans would not dare to take risks." Fresine said unhurriedly: "The scale of Britain and Russia sending troops to Central Asia will not be too large, and if Germany dares to provoke a war, it will at least face the joint suppression of our country and Britain and Russia." ”

"Germany is not isolated." "Germany and Austria-Hungary have signed military treaties before, and now the relationship between the two countries is very close, and Italy has recently .....had close contacts with Germany. ”

"Disraeli's attitude is very clear, in the event of a war, even if our three countries cannot fight Austria-Hungary and Italy, they can keep the two countries neutral." "The British are now actively lobbying Austria-Hungary and Italy to send troops to Central Asia," Fresine said. ”

Lobbying Austria-Hungary and Italy to send troops to Central Asia? Grevi was surprised, "Austria-Hungary and Italy do not have the slightest interest in Central Asia, how can they agree to send troops to Central Asia?" ”

Frésine said: "It is not difficult to persuade Austria-Hungary and Italy to send troops to Central Asia, as long as Britain and Russia have some interests in the Balkans, the Ottomans, and Africa, as appropriate." ”

Even if Austria-Hungary and Italy agree to send troops to Central Asia, the scale of the troops will certainly not be large, this is a completely loss-making deal, why did the British do that? Grevy pondered for a while before he said, "Britain and Russia want to isolate and deter Germany? ”

Fresine nodded, Britain and Russia want to start a war with the Qing in Central Asia, so they naturally have to guard against Germany stabbing in the back, once Austria-Hungary and Italy are persuaded to send troops to Central Asia, they can completely isolate Germany, in this case, if Germany wants to stir up the situation, it has to weigh it carefully.

Grevy couldn't help but be moved, for the current France, Germany is the biggest and most dangerous enemy, there is a chance to isolate or even trap the other party in danger, he naturally does not want to miss it, after a little thought, he said decisively: "Promise the British to send troops to Central Asia." ”

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Book House.

Yi Zhizhi sipped tea and leisurely flipped through the English version of "Robert's Rules of Procedure", Robert studied at West Point, became an engineer in the American Army after graduation, participated in the Civil War, and is now an army engineer, but the "Robert Rules of Procedure" he wrote has nothing to do with army engineering, but the rules of procedure of organizations at all levels in the United States.

Americans advocate freedom, there are not many meetings, but there are many rules, and the attitude of Americans towards meetings is rare seriousness and seriousness, otherwise Robert would not have deliberately written this "Book of Rules of Procedure".

A sound of footsteps came, the former was brisk, the latter was steady, Yi Zhizu didn't need to look up to know that it was Yi Zhengxing and Zhao Liewen, and only after the two of them greeted each other did he raise his head, and then closed the book and raised the cover to the two, "Have you read this manual of rules of procedure published by the United States in recent years?" ”

Yi Zhengxing glanced at it and said with a smile: "Robert's Rules of Procedure were published in 1876, and Robert compiled them using systems engineering methods based on hundreds of years of parliamentary procedures in the United Kingdom, the procedures of the House of Representatives in the United States, and the meeting practices of organizations at all levels.

These rules of procedure have received great praise since their inception, and their influence has expanded rapidly, and they have been widely adopted as the rules of procedure for all kinds of meetings. ”

Yi Zhizu said in a very dissatisfied tone: "Since you have read it and know that it has great influence, why don't you see the translation?" Wouldn't it be dismissive of the rules of procedure set out therein? Or do you think it is not suitable for our country's national conditions? ”

"Someone has been assigned to translate." Yi Zhengxing said unhurriedly: "The publication of the translation is scheduled to ...... after the New Year. ”

Yi Zhifen slowed down his tone and said: "Robert's rules of procedure focus on balance, so you might as well refer to them together with the reform of the British civil service." ”

Yi Zhengxing's eyes lit up when he listened, "What does my father mean, the reform of my country's civil service system will be put on the agenda?" ”

"You are the associate minister, it can be said that the government and the opposition are paying attention, and you have to show some political achievements." Yi Zhishu said slowly: "Moreover, after eight years of smooth transition, the reform of the civil service system should not be delayed any longer, in order to ensure the smooth recovery of the northwest, we need the government at all levels to be honest, capable and efficient, so we will take this opportunity to try to reform the civil service system." ”

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