Let Yi Guocheng send a telegram? Su Shun was stunned for a moment, and immediately reacted, officially recognizing the independence of the northwest, this pot is too big, not only Yi Yi can't afford to carry it, but the imperial court can't afford to carry it, so that Yi Zhizhi can send a telegram, which is equivalent to leaving evidence, at least the other party will not dare to make a fuss about this matter afterwards, and after the dust settles, the other party will also carry out positive public opinion guidance to avoid leaving infamy.

"It's still the sixth master's thoughtfulness." Su Shun sincerely flattered him, and before he was about to stand up, Yi Yi said again: "Wait." ”

Su Shun glanced at him and said suspiciously, "Is there anything wrong?" ”

"I can't help but have a lot of dreams at night, and I must welcome back the queen mother and the emperor as soon as possible." Yi Yi said and slowly leaned back on the back of the chair, and gently and rhythmically knocked his right hand on the armrest, "At present, there is a confrontation between the north and the south, and the momentum is like fire and water.

Under normal circumstances, it may be delayed until the spring and summer of next year, and the Empress Dowager may return to Beijing, and after a long time, it is inevitable that there will be variables and ....... ”

Speaking of this, he smiled to himself, "The left and right are going to bear the infamy, and there is no need to hide it, it is better to simply make a public statement in the newspaper to recognize the independence of the northwest." ”

Su Shun's heart trembled, this matter belongs to the light that cannot be seen, it can't be put on the table, it's too late to cover up, and make a public statement? Are you really not afraid of infamy? He hesitated and said: "Yi Guocheng has the ability to turn the clouds and rain, even if we have a telegram in hand, we must take precautions in case it is not." ”

The corners of Yi Yi's mouth curled, "It's not a bad thing to be infamous sometimes. ”

What do you mean? Can this still be a good thing? Su Shun secretly pondered for a while, and then said tentatively: "Does the sixth master plan to go to Shanghai after leaving office?" ”

Yi Yi looked a little lonely, and sighed lightly: "Although Shanghai is good, how can it be as comfortable as Beijing?" ”

Su Shun knew that the reason why Yi Zhixiang invited Yi Li to go to Shanghai after leaving office was not out of the need to make suggestions and fill in the gaps, but because he was not at ease, so that this infamy had become a talisman, he couldn't help but admire it secretly, and said after a deep sigh: "Then cut it first and then play?" ”

Yi Yi nodded, and then added: "Send a report to Gong Ning, and Yi Liang will finalize the negotiation with the other party." ”

Gong Ning, the political envoy of the Ministry of Justice.

"Your Majesty, the railway connecting Tsaritsyn will be completed in a few days, followed by the preliminary test of the whole line, and the Russian envoy Andrei has specially informed that the first military trains are ready to depart in Tsaritsyn, and will depart as soon as the test is passed." Liu Changxing paused slightly, and said tentatively: "Please also ask Your Majesty to indicate whether to hold an opening ceremony." ”

"Of course, not only to hold a grand opening ceremony, but also to telegraph to all sides." When it comes to the Eurasian Railway, Zhu Shanhai can't contain his happiness, "This is the world's first railway across two continents, which must attract worldwide attention, and for our country, it is of great significance, it can be called a lifeline without exaggeration, and it is not an exaggeration to celebrate the whole country." ”

"Your Majesty." Liu Changxing casually flattered, and continued: "In addition to this, Andre also urged the progress of the alliance with the Qing court........ ”

Hearing this, Zhu Shanhai suddenly became a little impatient, "Haven't you already started negotiations?" ”

Liu Changxing said cautiously: "According to the preconditions for His Majesty's promotion, the conclusion of an alliance with the Qing court may be delayed until the spring and summer of next year, and both Britain and Russia are very dissatisfied with ........ ”

Zhu Shanhai laughed and said: "You can't use railway transportation, you can only take the Dacaodi Silk Tea Trade Road, the grassland will soon be frozen, and concluding an alliance so quickly will not solve the problem." ”

After hesitating, Liu Changxing said: "Your Majesty, the reason why Yuan Qi pointed the spearhead at the Qing court first should be based on the strategic decision of first making it easy and then making it difficult. In addition, it is very likely that Yuan Qi will not wait until the beginning of spring next year, but will start a war in winter to achieve the goal of a quick victory........ ”

"Winter war?" Zhu Shanhai's expression became cautious, the northwest is bitterly cold, and it is impossible to start a war in winter, he has been in the northwest for many years, and he has formed an inertial thinking, and he has never considered the possibility of a winter war at all.

Liu Changxing nodded, "Andrei said that in addition to the railway, Yuan Qi has also built large-scale roads in the north over the years, even if it is rainy and snowy, it will not affect the large-scale march, and there is a great possibility of war in winter." ”

After a pause, he continued: "Our country and the Qing court can be said to be dependent on each other, if Yuanqi starts a war in winter, our country must send troops in time to contain ........ ”

Although Zhu Shanhai never had much hope for the Qing court, he also didn't want to see the Qing court fall quickly, so he had to buy more time for the northwest, and after a little groaning, he said: "Let the Qing court officially recognize the independence of our country, there is no room for negotiation on this point, but it can be done quickly and simply." ”

The completion and opening of the Eurasian Railway and the grand opening ceremony were held, and the newspapers of various European countries rushed to report it, causing a huge sensation, but the newspapers of various countries had mixed opinions on the evaluation of this railway.

Some have gone out of their way to praise the 'New Silk Road', others have said that they can't eat grapes and say that grapes are sour, and some have bluntly declared that this railway will have a profound impact on the pattern of Europe.

The opening of the Eurasian Railway will undoubtedly divide the share of the trade between the East and the West, and for England, which mainly occupies the vast majority of the trade between the East and the West, this is tantamount to grabbing food in the rice bowl.

However, the opening of the Eurasian Railway is not a bad thing for England, which undoubtedly increases the confidence of Britain and Russia to support Central Asian independence, ensure the independence of Central Asia, curb the westward expansion of the Qing Dynasty, and relieve the dilemma of the Indian colonies being attacked from both sides, which are in the long-term interests of England.

Compared with England, the reaction of the Qing Dynasty was more cold, and all the big newspapers were silent, not even a single message, as if there was no such thing at all, but some local tabloids reported on it, but they were all very concise, after all, it was not a good thing for them to annoy Yuan Qi.

However, there were always accidents, and only one day later, the Beijing Daily published a front-page headline announcing the Guangxu Emperor's public recognition of the Kokand Khanate and canonizing Zhu Shanhai as the king of Kokand.

This was followed by the report on the opening of the Eurasian Railway, and special mention of the fact that Prime Minister Yi Yi sent a congratulatory message to the King of Kokand to congratulate him.

"Beijing Daily" has the name of Xiaodi Bao, Xindi Bao, which is equivalent to the Qing court's official recognition of the independence of the two northwestern provinces.

The Eurasian Railway, Yuan Qi spent more than ten years of hard work and immeasurable manpower, material and financial resources, but when the completion was about to be completed, there was a rebellion in the northwest, the news of the opening of the whole line came, Yuan Qi was extremely aggrieved, "Beijing Daily" This move is equivalent to letting them find the object of venting, for a time the newspapers of all sizes in the southern provinces have published extras, attacking the prime minister of the cabinet Yi Yi for betraying the country, attacking the Qing court for betraying the country.

In recent years, with the popularization of constitutional thought, the concept of the modern state has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and millions of people in the two northwestern provinces have immigrated from the northern provinces in recent years.

In addition, Yuanqi has developed rapidly in the northern provinces in recent years, and countless officials, gentlemen and businessmen are actually shareholders of Yuanqi, large and small, and have inseparable interests with Yuanqi.

And Yuanqi has developed the northwest regardless of the cost for decades, and investing in the northwest is a well-known thing, and now the imperial court recognizes the independence of the northwest, which is equivalent to Yuanqi's investment in the northwest without return, which naturally makes all the agitation, big and small, angry.

For a time, the government and the opposition, from south to north, from east to west, public opinion was turbulent, angrily scolding Taotao, as the prime minister of the cabinet, Prince Gong Yili was scolded bloody, and even the Qing court was also called a traitor and was wantonly attacked.

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Book House.

Putting down the number in his hand, Zhao Liewen looked crying and laughing, "King Gong, this can't be too deep in the play, right?" ”

"It's not a big deal for him to watch the excitement." Yi Zhizu pursed his lips, "I don't need him to deal with the aftermath." ”

Zhao Liewen smiled when he heard this, "It's not without benefit to make such a big fanfare, at least you can welcome back the queen mother and the emperor immediately." ”

The aftermath is not in a hurry now, Yi Zhixiang didn't think much about it, and after a while, he said: "European countries have different reactions to the opening of the Eurasian Railway, what do Huifu think?" ”

Isn't this a normal thing? Zhao Liewen was a little puzzled, pondered slightly, and said tentatively: "Is the big shopkeeper planning to pull a few more into the water?" ”

Yi Zhizhi smiled: "Is it possible?" ”

"To paraphrase the words of the big shopkeeper, there is nothing that cannot be done without thinking." Zhao Liewen was faintly excited in his heart, "The opening of the Eurasian Railway is equivalent to the resumption of the land trade route between the East and the West, and its significance is no less than opening up a new route, and it is a new route that can save a lot of time, and its value can be said to be immeasurable."

Judging from the reactions of European countries, there are envy, jealousy, and resentment, and there should be many people who want to get involved or get a piece of the pie, but they just don't have the opportunity.

If Britain and Russia feel overwhelmed, but unable to stop, it is possible to give an opportunity to attract those who want a piece of the pie to join in. ”

After a pause, he added: "If the Eastern threat theory is propagated in a timely manner, the effect may be even greater. After all, if our country continues to expand under the threat of a great victory, it will be a real threat to European countries. ”

Yi Zhizhi nodded, "Central Asia has always been a strategic point for the East and the West to compete, with the opening of the railway, the strategic position is more prominent, since war is inevitable, then we are not too big, it is good to be able to pull a few more into the water." ”

Kyoshi, Prime Minister's Office.

Flipping through a few newspapers, Yi Li quipped in a relaxed tone: "I originally thought that only the newspapers in the south would attack wantonly, but I didn't expect public opinion in the northern provinces to be so ruthless. ”

"Now that he has a handle in his hand, why should the sixth master worry about his name?" Su Shun's voice sounded a little dull, "Let those royalists take a good look, if there is really a war between the north and the south, what will be the situation?" As the saying goes, whoever wins the hearts of the people wins the world, and now this person's heart has returned to Yuanqi. ”

Yi Yi didn't have the heart to care about the people's back, and asked instead: "Gong Ning has no news yet?" ”

"Nope." Su Shun shook his head.

Yi Yi said coldly: "Zhu Shanhai shouldn't be untrustworthy?" ”

"Probably not." Su Shun said: "Yixuan is quite steady, and when discussing with Zhu Shanhai, he specially invited the envoys of Britain and Russia, and Zhu Shanhai also pointed out that relying on the strong support and assistance of Britain and Russia, how could he leave a wordless image for such a trivial matter." ”

Yi Yi nodded, was silent for a while, and then said, "How are you preparing?" ”

Su Shun glanced at him and said: "The sixth master should seriously consider this matter, it is easy to let go and difficult to collect, once a mutiny is launched, it will be chaotic for a while, and it will inevitably give people the opportunity to fish in troubled waters." ”

"Keep interrupting." Yi Yi rolled his eyes and said angrily: "If this is not the case, how can it be cleaned justifiably?" ”

Gongning City, Governor's Palace.

Ci quietly stood in front of a large world map, pondering which route to take to return to Beijing, the Hami line is now occupied by the Yuanqi new army, it is impossible to take the train back to Beijing along the Northwest Railway, there are only two routes to choose, one is to take the Mongolian grassland, the historic silk tea business road, after arriving in Baotou, take the train, but now in this season, it is the danger of heavy snow freezing at any time, not to mention the hardships along the way, the risk is also great.

The other route is to take a train, detour to Russia to the sea, a long journey of tens of thousands of miles, not to mention the risk, the time is also extremely long, as for the so-called visit to European countries, she has no idea at the moment.

Both routes contain great risks, in addition, they can only wait until the beginning of spring next year to make the trip, however, continuing to stay in Gongning also contains great risks, Yi Xuan may not be aware of it, but she is faintly aware that the domestic situation may change again, this is purely an intuition, of course, this intuition is completely based on her understanding of Yi Zhi, Yi Li, and Su Shun.

After being silent for a long time, she glanced at Yixuan, who had been kneeling outside the bead curtain, and said, "In the opinion of King Qingjun, which route should I choose?" ”

Yixuan's half-body, which had already knelt down, was numb, and after listening to the question, he hurriedly said: "In the humble opinion of Weichen, it is the safest to detour to Russia to the sea." ”

"Do the opposite." Ci'an said in a deep voice: "Publicize to the outside world that if you go to sea through Russia and secretly take the silk tea trade route of Da Caodi, even if it is snowy and frozen, it is safer than the sea route." ”

"The Empress Dowager Shengming." Yixuan flattered against his will, in fact, in his opinion, waiting until the beginning of spring next year to set off is the most correct choice, but he also understands the urgency of Ci'an, who has been under house arrest for several months, to get out of Zhu Shanhai's control.

Ci'an advised: "Hurry up and prepare the caravan, and once the other party agrees, leave the city immediately!" ”

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