The "Regulations on Wartime Financial Control" has a total of nine articles, the first of which is to strictly prohibit the exchange of paper money for gold and silver, this article is actually of little significance, since the Qing Dynasty announced the implementation of the gold standard, in fact, it has not openly opened the free exchange of paper money and gold, and the free exchange of silver has only been open for a period of time, and the free exchange of paper money and gold can be freely exchanged is limited to international transactions.

In fact, the focus of the control is Article 2 and Article 3, which strictly prohibits the exchange of foreign currency and the prohibition of large-amount withdrawals, and in particular, Article 3 prohibits large-amount withdrawals, which stipulates that large-amount withdrawals cannot exceed 5 percent of the deposit, and weekly withdrawals are not allowed to exceed 100 yuan.

The stock exchange market, which is extremely hot these days, has not escaped control, and has directly closed its doors and ceased operations.

The purpose of financial control is quite clear, to prevent runs, to encourage deposits, and to maintain financial stability.

Yuanqi Bank, which has experienced countless runs, finally stood up this time and curbed the occurrence of the run with an extremely tough attitude!

All sectors of society, especially the industrial and commercial owners, are naturally extremely dissatisfied with the financial controls, but they have not yet been able to organize themselves to carry out strong protests, such as telecommunications controls, traffic controls, grain controls, price controls, and economic controls....... A series of wartime control systems were promulgated one after another.

The mountain rain is about to come and the wind is full of buildings, and everyone smells a strong smell of gunpowder from this series of wartime control systems, and also realizes that this time Yuan Qi and the imperial court are completely opposed, and Yuan Qi is ready to finish his work in one battle, and a large-scale civil war between the north and the south is really to the point of breaking out.

Seeing the dark clouds of war rolling over the Qing Dynasty, ministers, consuls and reporters of various countries in the Qing Dynasty sent reports and reports to China in real time.

Since 1840, Yuan Qi was born, the Qing Dynasty rose strongly, in just 40 years, the Qing Dynasty with strong military strength as the backing, through the conquest of all the surrounding vassal states into the territory of the Qing Dynasty, and take advantage of the outbreak of war and economic crisis in Western countries to expand frequently in the way of cannibalization.

Today, the Qing Dynasty not only completely encompassed Central Asia and Southeast Asia, but also controlled most of the Persian Gulf coast in West Asia, and extended its hand to South Africa and South America, and defeated the British fleet and European coalition forces in South Africa, and has become recognized as the world's first-class empire.

Not only is it militarily strong, after 40 years of rapid development, today's Qing Dynasty has a pivotal position in finance, agriculture, industry, economy, commerce and trade, science and technology, etc., and is also a rare populous country, with a huge market comparable to the whole of Europe.

As a first-class empire in the world, the Qing Dynasty is completely comparable to the British Empire, and I dare not say that it will rain all over the world if the Qing Dynasty sneezes, but a stomp on the foot is enough to cause earthquakes of varying intensity to occur all over the world.

Once a large-scale civil war broke out in the Qing Dynasty, it would have a huge impact on the whole world, and the impact of the Qing Civil War was absolutely incomparable to that of the American Civil War, which was beyond doubt.

If a large-scale civil war breaks out in the Qing Dynasty, some people will naturally be happy and some will be worried, and the countries that have close relations with the Qing Dynasty and have close financial, economic, and commercial contacts will be worried, and they are worried that the economy that has just emerged from the shadow of the economic crisis and is recovering rapidly will be hit hard.

And for Britain and Russia, as well as countries such as Ottoman and Persia, which want to get involved in Central Asia, it is undoubtedly a dream opportunity.

Of course, the happiest should be Chile in South America, for Chile, this is a great good thing, a good thing worthy of national celebration.

Port of Valparaiso, Chile.

Zai Zhao, commander of the East China Sea Fleet, sat leisurely on the wide balcony of the temporary headquarters while drinking wine while admiring the beautiful scenery of the bay; since the Chilean army inflicted heavy losses on the Peruvian and Bolivarian coalition forces outside Santiago and sent an envoy to the port of Valparaiso to negotiate with the Qing army, the two sides have basically been in a state of truce, and have been engaged in negotiations without hurry.

Chile tried to delay time through negotiations, and Zaizhao also needed to delay time to wait for the arrival of reinforcements, and after seeing the combat strength of the Peruvian and Bolivarian armies with his own eyes, he no longer dared to have any hope for the secret Bovian coalition army, and the capture of Santiago could only rely on the army reinforced by the Qing Dynasty.

Although he did not count on the Secret Boli coalition army, he still strongly asked the two countries to increase their troops in Valparaiso, the reason is very simple, the Qing Dynasty can assist the two countries to attack Chile, but they can't put aside the two countries to sing a one-man show, and furthermore, it is also necessary to use this war to deepen the hatred of the three countries of the Secret Bozhi Kingdom.

The three South American countries, which are blessed with unique resources, hate each other and have many contradictions, which is more in line with the interests of the Qing Dynasty in South America.

Zaizhao has always kept a close eye on the domestic situation, and as the domestic situation deteriorates step by step, his worries are getting worse day by day.

Although Yi Zhizhi kept saying that he was ready for a two-front battle, that meant the northwest and South America, once a large-scale civil war broke out, it would not be a two-front battle, but a three-front battle, and he did not think that Yuan Qi was capable of fighting on three fronts.

Once a civil war breaks out in the country, it is very likely that they will withdraw their troops, but it is unlikely that they will return to China to participate in the war, but it is very likely and necessary to go to South Africa to ensure the safety of South Africa.

"The Commander is very pleasant." Guo Zhongmou, the chief of staff with a cigar in his mouth, pushed open the door and paced over, as he spoke, he pulled out a chair and sat down opposite.

Zai Zhao glanced at the telegram in his hand and poured him a glass of wine before he spoke: "Good news? Bad news? ”

"Not the worst." Guo Zhongmu said and handed over the telegram, "Let's withdraw our troops and go to Maputo." As he spoke, he picked up his glass and shook it gently.

Is it really a retreat to Maputo? That is, the situation in the country has deteriorated to the point where there is no mediation! Zaizhao took the telegram and glanced at it a few times, and couldn't help but sigh.

Zaizhao is a clan, Yuan Qi and the imperial court turned against each other to break out a civil war, this is the last thing he wants to see, Guo Zhongmu naturally knew his thoughts, slowly took a few sips of wine, and then said slowly: "Retreating to Maputo is not the worst result, one can avoid being involved in a civil war, and the other is that the battle in South America will be fought sooner or later, and we can be regarded as the first to win the moon in Maputo." ”

Speaking of this, he smiled, "If we can make another big fight in South Africa, it will be a big profit." ”

"War in South Africa is unlikely." Zaizhao said in a muffled voice: "Let's go to Maputo, the main task is to deter and ensure that the production of the Landesva gold mine is not affected, and the possibility of European countries provoking in South Africa is almost impossible, and the wound has not been licked yet." ”

Guo Zhongmu also knew this, and looked indifferent, "According to expectations, the troop transport fleet will arrive in three days, so I can rest for three or five days......." ”

Zai Zhao said: "When will the main reinforcements of the two countries arrive?" ”

The reinforcements of the two countries are very delayed, and the reinforcements of the two countries are generally sent in waves, and now there are only 6,000 troops arriving in the port of Valparaiso, mentioning this stubble, Guo Zhongmu is annoyed, "The domestic situation is changing, and the two countries are also paying close attention, and our reinforcements are not available, and their main force will not easily go south to ......." ”

Speaking of this, he put down his wine glass and said with a suspicious expression: "You don't want to wait for reinforcements to arrive and then withdraw after San Diego is defeated?" ”

Seeing that the other party was silent, he said with a cautious face: "You can think about this matter clearly, the reinforcements are only 5,000 troops, plus the original 2,000, it is 7,000 troops, it is no problem to defeat Santiago, but if you want to fight quickly, the difficulty is not ordinary, besides, the casualties are not easy to control...... ”

Zaizhao did have the idea of withdrawing after capturing Santiago, but in the current situation, it is indeed unrealistic to capture Santiago in just a few days, at least it will take more than a month, and there is no guarantee of casualties, the weapons and equipment and combat power of the Chilean army are not comparable to the Secret Glass Alliance, and in the face of the war of annihilation, it must be desperate resistance, and if it really wants to cause excessive casualties, I can't make a difference.

After a moment of silence, he sighed lightly: "It is the duty of a soldier to obey orders, and I dare not disobey military orders." After a pause, he said in a deep voice: "Order the fleet to prepare for withdrawal, and the secret Bo coalition forces will withdraw first." ”

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Book House.

Zhao Liewen walked into the room quickly, glanced at Yi Zhicontent, who was reading the newspaper, and said softly: "Valparaiso called, obeyed the order to withdraw the troops, and has evacuated the secret glass coalition army first." Lima called to confirm that the order had been received for the withdrawal of troops and expressed strong dissatisfaction ....... ”

Yi Zhishu put down the newspaper, took the telegram and looked at it, and smiled disappreciatively, "Call back to Lima, seize the time to carry out military innovation, prepare and actively train a new army, in case Chile counterattacks, let them rest assured that the Qing Dynasty will not easily give up its interests in South America, and will definitely make a comeback." ”

Zhao Liewen said: "Chile may not dare to fight back, right? ”

"With England behind it, Chile has a great chance of a comeback." Yi Zhizhi said: "Although Chile is not scared this time, it should also be scared, and Chile will inevitably seize the opportunity to expand and expand its strategic depth in order to prevent my country from making a comeback." ”

This time, the secret glass coalition army came to the city of Santiago, Chile wants to say that it is not afraid that it is fake, Zhao Liewen nodded slightly, and the words changed, "Whether it is the withdrawal of troops from Chile or the announcement of wartime control, it is all to make Western countries believe that a large-scale civil war will break out in our country, but after all, these are all false, if the war does not break out, Britain and Russia and other countries are afraid that they will not go all out." ”

"If a large-scale war breaks out, we will lose more than we gain." Yi Zhizhi smiled and said: "This piece of fat in the northwest has an irresistible temptation for Britain and Russia.... Confusion, the outbreak of a large-scale civil war in our country is naturally the best for them, but it can give them time to delay, so that the two countries have enough time to assist the northwest and support the independence of the northwest, and they will also actively participate. ”

Zhao Liewen said tentatively: "Then the north and the south are next....... Negotiation? ”

"Yes, negotiate! While negotiating, we are fighting fiercely. Yi Zhishu said with a smile: "The imperial court also needs to negotiate to delay time, the north is not as good as the south, winter is coming soon, and the north needs to delay the war until the spring of next year through negotiations." ”

After a pause, he continued: "There is another choice, Yi?" Stepping down, Su Shun came to power and resumed negotiations. ”

Kyoshi, Prime Minister's Office.

"Negotiations?" Su Shun looked at Yi with a surprised expression, "Isn't the negotiation at this time a waste of all your efforts?" ”

"What can you do without negotiating?" Abundant? Rolled his eyes, "The drama has reached this point, and it is impossible to sing it anymore, and if it continues to sing, it can only be a fake play." ”

As he spoke, he stretched out two fingers, "Yi Guocheng gave us two choices, one is that I step down, you take over, and actively negotiate with Yuan Qi, and the other is that I pretend to negotiate for the purpose of delaying time." ”

Hearing this, Su Shun smiled, "This situation can't be controlled, and the sixth master still works harder." ”

Abundant? said with a smile: "Have you thought clearly, this delay is only one term, and with Yi Guocheng's age, there may only be this one term left in the transition period of this constitution." ”

Su Shun didn't even think about it and said: "During this transition period, the prime minister and the assistant minister of the cabinet are just the difference in name, that's all, the sixth master is re-elected, and he can't ask for it." ”

"You've seen it thoroughly." Abundant? smiled, took a sip of tea, and then said slowly: "This Prime Minister is also a marionette, and the two terms of this king are also reluctant, but I don't want to work hard for another ........" ”

Hearing this, Su Shun hurriedly stood up and bowed down, "On talent, on morality, I can't look at the back of the sixth master's neck, for the sake of the Qing Dynasty, I implore the sixth master to serve another term." ”

Seeing his sincerity, Yi? shook his head, "It's not that this king is hypocritical, but it really can't be re-elected, otherwise I'm afraid it will be difficult to die well." ”

Su Shun slowly got up and sat down, "Yi Guocheng is not suspicious. ”

"Avoid suspicion and avoid suspicion." Abundant? waved his hand, "Next, the counterinsurgency in the northwest is the first priority, and you know how complicated the situation in the northwest is, once the war does not go well, this king will not be able to explain ...... clearly." ”

He was sincere, let the Empress Dowager and Yi Zhixiang go on a tour of the west together is what he strongly advocated, as a result, Yi Zhixiang was assassinated in Turpan, the Empress Dowager was under house arrest in Gongning, and Zhu Shanhai openly rebelled and stood on his own.

Yi Zhicontent seems to have given him two choices, if he is greedy for power and then re-elected, even if Yi Zhicontent is not suspicious, he is afraid that he will be suspicious, the current situation in the northwest is extremely complicated, and the counterinsurgency in the northwest is smooth sailing, if it is a twist and turn, how can he deal with himself?

"Is there anything else you have ever thought about?" Abundant? Then he said, "People's hearts! At present, the confrontation between the north and the south, what bulls, ghosts, snakes and gods have jumped out, if this king is re-elected, if it is added to the fire, how to deal with the aftermath? ”

Su Shun nodded slowly, although Yi Zhixiang and they both had the idea of taking the opportunity to purge and rectify a group of stubborn royalists, but the situation really had to develop to the point where it was out of control, and the aftermath would be a big trouble.