After being reminded, Alexander II also recalled that a few years ago, Yi Zhishu did remind him in a telegram to strengthen his vigilance against assassination, but at that time, the relationship between Qing and Russia was very friendly, but what is the situation now? Will the other party be a kind reminder?

Glancing at Gorchakov, he said angrily: "Because of the independence of Central Asia, my country and the Qing State have broken up, and it is likely to be at war, and the other party will kindly remind you?" ”

After a slight groan, Gorchakov said: "Your Majesty has been assassinated many times, and Yuan Qi knows this very well, and will not threaten or threaten Your Majesty with assassination......." ”

Reasonable! Alexander II nodded, but if it was a kind reminder, this telegram would be even more evocative, and after pondering for a while, he said: "It can't be that the Qing State is sure enough to recover Central Asia, right?" ”

Is this a shake for sending troops to Central Asia? Gorchakov was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Zhu Shanhai put the Empress Dowager and the Emperor of the Qing State under house arrest for several months, and forced the Qing Emperor to issue an order to recognize the independence of Central Asia, which will definitely be regarded as a great shame by the Qing State.

Forgive the minister bluntly, in the face of the Qing State's all-out attack, even if China and Britain strongly support Central Asia, it is difficult to maintain the independence of Central Asia, and now China's relationship with the Qing State is not completely broken, if the aid can be cut off in time, there is still a possibility of repairing ....... ”

"I don't want to repeat the importance of Central Asian independence." Alexander II said in a deep voice: "If there is no chance, forget it, since there is a chance, there is no reason to miss it, even if the opportunity is not big, you must try your best, I think England should be the same idea."

More importantly, once this opportunity is missed, Central Asia is likely to lose the opportunity for independence forever, and the Qing State will not make the same mistake again.

You should also know what the situation is in Central Asia now, in just over 20 years, the Qing immigrants to Central Asia have reached several million, and if the Qing State is consolidated for decades, what will be the result? ”

Seeing that he was still iron-hearted, Gorchakov also put out the idea of arguing, but still insisted: "The minister thinks that it is better to test the reaction of England." ”

"Not a temptation, but to strengthen England's confidence in the independence of Central Asia." Alexander II said in a deep voice, originally he also planned to rescue the Empress Dowager of the Qing State from Zhu Shanhai, so there is still the possibility of easing relations with the Qing State, but now there is no chance, since this is the case, it is better to simply make up your mind.

Prime Minister's Residence, 10 Downing Street, Westminster Borough, London, England.

Prime Minister Disraeli stood by the window and looked at the northeast, the situation in Central Asia changed again and again, his mood also followed the ups and downs, and the current situation has deteriorated again, he is worried about this, but after this toss, the Qing State finally officially recognized the independence of Central Asia, and the empire can finally justifiably send troops to support the independence of Central Asia, and the pressure on him is also a lot lighter.

"Ahem" a heart-rending cough made him breathless, and finally calmed down, he walked back to his desk and sat down, the colder the weather, the more uncomfortable his body became, and there was a general election in a few months, he had no confidence in this election, and he would lose a lot of votes at his age and physical health.

The top priority at the moment is to further finalize and implement the dispatch of troops to Central Asia, so that this strategy will not be easily changed even if the next prime minister takes office.

He was worried about Russia's attitude, and when he learned that the Russian envoy had intended to invite the Qing Empress Dowager to visit Petersburg, he was very vigilant; in his judgment, Russia should have wanted to rescue the Qing Empress Dowager from Zhu Shanhai in order to ease relations with the Qing State, and it could be said that he intended to reserve a way to retreat.

At present, the pressure on Central Asia has increased sharply in the peace talks between the north and the south of the Qing Dynasty, what will be Russia's attitude? If Russia retreats, sending troops to support Central Asia is empty talk.

During this time, he remained silent, just waiting for Russia's reaction and did not take the initiative to propose, not only because he was worried that Russia's attitude would not be firm, but also because he was worried that he would fall into a passive situation, after all, he had to use Russia to send troops to Central Asia.

Of course, he also firmly believes that Russia may vacillate on the Central Asian issue, but in the end it will strengthen its determination to send troops to Central Asia.

A gentle rhythmic knock sounded on the door, and Disraeli calmed down his breath before he said calmly, "Please come in." ”

Salisbury, who pushed the door in, pinched a telegram and said with a happy face: "Your Excellency, the Russian emperor has called, although the situation in the Qing Kingdom has eased, it has bought us ample time to send troops to Central Asia...... ”

Is the Russian emperor strengthening his determination to send troops to Central Asia? Disraeliden was in good spirits, took the telegram and read it carefully, and couldn't help but smile: "After all, the Russian emperor can't hold his breath." ”

Salisbury said in a relaxed tone: "It is rare that the Russian emperor has not wavered in his determination to send troops to Central Asia because of the changes in the situation in the Qing Kingdom. ”

Disraeli nodded, "Replying to the Russian Emperor, we have not only gained ample time, but also obtained an excuse to send troops to Central Asia in the name of justification. However, in view of the changes in the situation in the Qing State, the pace of joint troop dispatch by the two countries needs to be further accelerated. ”

Speaking of this, he looked at Salisbury, "It may be necessary to make a trip to Petersburg yourself, and in the current situation, we need to transport troops in winter." ”

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Lotus Garden.

The cold wind is bleak, the cold is to the bone, and the lotus leaves in the pond are full of green leaves in the summer, but now it is a scene of lotus leaves falling, lotus branches withering, and a scene of withering and falling.

Yi who was strolling along the lotus pond was quite puzzled and said: "Brother Guocheng deliberately left the remnants of this pond full of branches and leaves? ”

Yi Zhizu said with his hands behind his back: "The wind and rain are bitter, the pond is full of sorrow, and there is another beauty of vicissitudes." Saying that, he quipped: "Is the sixth master touched by this situation?" ”

Touch? Yi was full of bitterness and had no mind or mood to ponder, and laughed and said: "Brother Guocheng will still fight? ”

Yi Zhixiang smiled and said: "Huifu wrote two sentences in response to the situation, Mo Yan is lifeless, and the dead leaves and branches are also full of branches. The sixth master might as well think about it again. ”

Mo Yan is lifeless? Dead leaves and stumps? What do you mean? Yi's heart was hot, and he stopped and said, "Has the Senior Administration Yuan had a result?" ”

Yi Zhizhi nodded, "The Senior Council is very efficient, and a draft has been preliminarily formed, and the prime minister of the cabinet can be elected for a term of four consecutive years, and those who have not served four terms can continue to participate in the election." ”

As he spoke, he smiled and said: "The sixth master can go abroad to investigate, or he can go to the southwestern provinces for inspection, of course, after pacifying the northwest, he is also welcome to visit the southeastern provinces." ”

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