Chapter 64 The Emperor Wants to Do Things The British began to retaliate

Zhang Zhimu heard the news that the navy had successfully landed in Little Luzon and won the first battle, and immediately called Emperor Chongzhen.

Emperor Chongzhen said happily: "Zhang Dongjia, if there is no urgency, you can come and talk to me about this matter!" ”

Zhang Zhimu promised with a mouthful of promises: "Okay! I'll be right over! ”

When Zhang Zhimu entered the large living room of Emperor Chongzhen, Liu Jiantai, Fan Jingwen and other ministers were here.

Since Zhang Zhimu was familiar with them, the emperor and Zhang Zhimu were polite. Fan Jingwen smiled and said, "Zhang Dongjia, tell us the good news!" The emperor and all of us can't wait! ”

"Good!"

Zhang Zhimu won the first battle of the naval army landing in Little Luzon, captured the Franc Mechanic and lived in Manila Governor Diego Figadu Chacon, killed more than 10,000 Franc Mechanics, and captured more than 1,000 people.

The emperor and the ministers couldn't stop applauding.

Liu Jiantai said: "These Xiyi people are also so unbeaten! We bought all those firearms from them, and we learned from them to make them. It cost a lot of money. ”

Fan Jingwen said: "Yes! I originally thought that our side of Yaogang had defeated them several times at sea because of the advantage of our steamboats. I didn't expect that after landing, they would be like this on the shore! It's finally a bad breath! They killed a lot of us in Little Luzon, and at that time, I knew that we had been plagued by internal and external troubles and fought several big battles, and we were really powerless to fight any more. ”

Emperor Chongzhen also said: "Finally, we can give our suffering people an outrage!" Otherwise, I really can't stand the tens of thousands of souls who died! I have always believed that the Zhang Dong family will definitely be able to defeat these Xiyi people. But I didn't expect that just one day of war, I would see the winner. ”

"The Xiyi people combined, there are more than 40,000 people in Little Luzon. There are still more than 20,000 people outside. However, the governor of the Franz machine was afraid of death, and had already written letters to the Franji people everywhere, ordering them to surrender. Our men will follow the messengers sent by the governor to take them over. The next thing is to screen out, there are those who have killed us, and none of them will be left. Honor our fellow citizens with their heads. There are also local natives, Japanese, and Koreans who participated in the killing of our compatriots, and I will not let go of them. Especially the Japanese can't stay a single one. When we landed, many Japanese fought against us. Those Japanese prisoners were all killed and disposed of with the dead bodies of the Franciscans! ”

"Yes!"

"Whoever attacks us, not a single one will be left! Let them have a longer memory, and if they violate us, no matter how long it has passed, we will redouble our revenge! ”

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The adults changed Sven one by one, and they all gritted their teeth and said.

"Okay!" Emperor Chongzhen said, "I have never been so happy!" Zhang Dongjia, you guys did a great job! ”

"Hahaha! There is also good news, the emperor and all the adults must be happy to hear it! ”

Liu Jiantai clapped his hands and said, "Oops! Zhang Dongjia, you can finish it all at once! People in such a hurry! ”

Zhang Zhimu smiled, turned around and asked people to unfold a large colored map he brought, and said to the emperor with a smile: "Your Majesty, the map you are hanging on is too old and not detailed enough. How about hanging this one? ”

Emperor Chongzhen got up and just glanced at it, and said, "Hang up!" Hang on! If you look at your map, we can't look at this one! ”

The map was hung up, and the emperor and the adults gathered in front of the map to look at it carefully, and the emperor said: "This time it is too detailed! Then he asked, "Have you measured these places on the spot?" ”

"This map of the world, our domestic part, most of it has been measured. However, further detailed measurements will take several years to perfect. ”

Fan Jingwen asked: "Zhang Dongjia, the good thing you said wouldn't be this map, right?" ”

"No, no," Zhang Zhimu said, picking up a signator pole, "we have reached an agreement with Russia to demarcate the border!" "Our border with Russia is bounded by the center of this small river that flows from north to south, about 150 kilometers west of the Ural Mountains, to the south to the Caspian Sea, and to the north along the extension of this river to the White Sea (Arctic Ocean), so that the entire Ural Mountains and a large area west of the Ural Mountains are our territory." ”

Although Zhang Zhimu and the Russians divided the border alone, Emperor Chongzhen felt uncomfortable, but when he saw such a large territory back, Emperor Chongzhen's fingers trembled a little excitedly, "What you said, has it already been discussed?" ”

"Not only have they negotiated, but their tsar has also stamped and signed the big seal, and now the text of the agreement is on the way back, and it will arrive soon! Just wait for the emperor to sign it and it will take effect! Zhang Zhimu said.

Emperor Chongzhen was so excited that he couldn't speak, returned to his seat, and asked, "Ladies and gentlemen, I heard you right!" ”

"You heard it right! Emperor! Liu Jiantai said, "Zhang Dongjia has made a great contribution again!" Our territory has been carved out in a very big area at once! ”

"The biggest problem is not only that we have such a large territory, but that we have the Ural Mountains as a barrier after we divide it from the inside, and this is a very easy border to defend. Our side has already begun to organize people to start surveying along the border, and we will set up boundary pillars in the future. Zhang Zhimu said.

"Tell me how you did this?" Emperor Chongzhen asked.

"This is the credit of General Jiang Zhu!" Zhang Zhimu said, "They fought a battle with the Russians on the side of the Ural Mountains and subdued the Russians. The main thing is that the Russians are now facing a great threat from their sworn enemy, the Ottoman Empire, and they are not in a position to take care of dealing with us. Of course, they are no match for us with all their might. It would not be difficult to reach their capital, Moscow, with their military strength. ”

Liu Jiantai asked, "Then why don't we take the opportunity to defeat them completely?" ”

"What are you doing to defeat them?" Zhang Zhimu asked rhetorically, "We are not interested in defeating our opponents. All the battles we fight are purposeful. Not only will we not defeat the Russians, but we will find ways to support the Russians. We're going to let the Russians deal with the more powerful Ottoman Empire. When the two of them are contending with each other, and we, General Ningde, and they advance westward, we can calmly determine our western border. If the Russians were too strong, we would have gone back to support the Ottoman Turks. In short, it is good for us that they fight each other. Just give us some time, and we will complete the layout in the west, and mediate between the two of them. Then occupy a place between them. This is the place south of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. In this way we separate the Ottomans and the Russians. Then we dig a canal between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Then dig between the Aral Sea and the Caspian Sea, and between Lake Balkhash and the Aral Sea. In this way, our boats, starting from the Ili River in the southern Tien Shan, entered Lake Balkhash, the Aral Sea, the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea, and went directly to the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. We have an outlet to the sea to the west. ”

After listening to Zhang Zhimu's words, Emperor Chongzhen stood up again, and looked at the map with Zhang Zhimu's explanation.

As soon as Zhang Zhimu finished speaking, Emperor Chongzhen's eyes did not leave the map, and sighed: "Oh my God! How did you come up with this? It's incredible! ”

"Huh!" Zhang Zhimu smiled, "Your Majesty, do you remember that we sent a caravan to the Western Regions along the Silk Road?" There's a lot of our intelligence staff in there. From that time on, we had already begun to lay out the affairs of the west side. Now we've only taken the first step. However, this matter is still a little faster, I didn't expect the Mongols in the north to solve it so easily. ”

"Oops! This ginger inlay turned out to be the general soldier of Datong, but now it's amazing! Emperor Chongzhen said, "This time, Jiang Ji is a hero who has expanded his territory." ”

"General Jiang is a great general!" Zhang Zhimu said, "However, it is not an expansion of territory!" It was also a vassal state of the eldest son of Genghis Khan's eldest son. We're just getting some of it back. ”

Liu Jiantai asked: "Zhang Dongjia, when we have strength now, why don't we move forward and fight more places?" ”

"I still think so, if the whole world is ours, then there is no place for us. We should leave a border that is easy to guard for future generations. Zhang Zhimu replied.

Fan Jingwen smiled and asked, "Hehe!" Zhang Dongjia, you are always very ahead of your time, can you tell us a little bit about where you are going to hit next? ”

"Huh!" Zhang Zhimu also smiled and said, "The next step is their action in the direction of Nanyang, as well as their westward movement in Ningde." In the long run, we have two goals in the next step, one is Australia, and the other is the North American continent. Also, after the unification of the southeastern peninsula of Annam, we will occupy some places in the desert area of the western ocean (Indian Ocean) to the south. ”

Liu Jiantai didn't understand, "I said, Zhang Dongjia, what are you occupying those desert areas for?" Just like the north, those places that are not civilized all year round, what is the use of your occupation? ”

"If nothing else, let me tell you, there's a lot of oil in the ground, and it's all like gold in the future! Not only do we need gasoline and diesel from oil in our cars, but there are many places where we need oil. We must leave something precious to future generations. Otherwise, our children and grandchildren will have to give a lot of silver to buy these things. Zhang Zhimu knew that they couldn't understand this matter if he said this, but Zhang Zhimu still had to tell them.

The emperor said: "My lords, Zhang Dongjia is far-sighted in their work. You can rest assured of that. After speaking, he said to Zhang Zhimu: "Zhang Dongjia, please come over today, first, I want to hear you introduce the results of the battle in the direction of Nanyang." Plus, we have something to tell you! ”

"Oh!" When Zhang Zhimu came over, he knew that the emperor must have something to do, "Your Majesty, if you have something, you can tell it!" ”

"That's the case, now the place directly managed by the imperial court, that is, the Zhongshu Province, there are not many things! Originally, I wanted to learn from you how to govern the place, and you adults have thought of a lot of methods, but these are not immediately effective. There wasn't much to do on the court's side either. I'll talk to you adults to see if there's anything you can't do here, and we'll help!" ”

"Oh!" Zhang Zhimu was stunned for a moment, and said in his heart, "You guys stay honestly, just help!" However, you can't say, "Oh, that's great!" A while ago, the emperor introduced many officials, all of whom were trained at our Yaogang College of Commerce and Law, and many of them have been sent to various places. It really solves the big problem. All the adults in our court are the pillars of the country, and it would be great if there was something to help the staff! ”

Emperor Chongzhen didn't see that Zhang Zhimu had the meaning of prevarication, so he continued: "Not only a few of us, but also the officials of the five ministries and six secretaries, they are all idle. If you can, give them something to do! ”

Zhang Zhimu thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, we are also improving various government agencies here, and there are many officials in the court who are very experienced in doing things, and I think we really need their help." It just so happens that at the beginning of spring next year, we want to convene a congress of all ethnic groups across the country. We want to discuss the state of the country at this meeting! Together, we invite you to come up with suggestions on how to build our great nation. Representatives from all walks of life may also put forward their views. We can make sure that the government on our side is organized. To improve these various institutions, it is necessary to have a lot of officials who work on a transactional basis. A lot of officials were needed at that time. ”

Zhang Zhimu's words made Liu Jiantai and Fan Jingwen very unhappy, because the Yaogang people wanted to organize their own government agencies, that is, to replace the imperial court, although they knew that the imperial court was no longer useful, but they just didn't want to listen. But seeing that the emperor didn't react, they didn't speak.

Zhang Zhimu said this on purpose. Because the emperor wants to find something to do for the court officials, indicating that the emperor still doesn't want to let go of the emperor's rights for the time being, Zhang Zhimu said this, and he also told the emperor that whether you want it or not, the action on the side of Yaogang has not stopped. When the time comes, it will be useless whether you hand over the power or not.

The emperor was very calm, "Oh, if only those officials could be arranged!" It is not easy for them, those with low official positions have little income, and it is difficult to feed and support their families. Not only did it increase the hardships of the imperial court, but they themselves were too poor. If you arrange it, at least they can accept people higher! ”

Zhang Zhimu and the emperor were chatting with these ministers, and the prince came in and said, "Your Majesty! Excuse me! ”

Emperor Chongzhen said in disgust: "Something that doesn't have long eyes, didn't you see me talking to Zhang Dongjia?" ”

"Oops! It was Mrs. Yang who called and said that she had something urgent to find Zhang Dongjia. I don't dare to delay! ”

"Oh! Zhang Dongjia, go and answer the phone. I know that Mrs. Yang is very powerful! ”

"Haha!" The adults laughed.

Zhang Zhimu was also happy, got up and answered the phone.

Yang Yulin said on the phone: "Uncle Chen called and said that Qin Peng and the British had a fight!" They didn't dare call over there! ”

"Hmmm! I know, I'll go back and talk to the emperor, and go to the command center immediately! ”

Zhang Zhimu put down the phone and came back, and said to the emperor and the adults: "We have a fight with the English in Burma, and I want to go back immediately!" ”

"Oops! The English fought with us? "Emperor Chongzhen was a little nervous.

"It's okay!" Zhang Zhimu smiled and said, "We have already fought a battle with them and sunk several of their ships. This time they're here, and it's a big deal that we'll sink a few more of their boats! ”

Seeing that Zhang Zhimu said it so easily, Emperor Chongzhen also believed Zhang Zhimu's words, "Zhang Dongjia, tell the soldiers not to be careless." Away from the locals, we change carefully! ”

"Haha! Your Majesty, rest assured, that side is also our native now! After Zhang Zhimu finished speaking, Shi Li said goodbye to the emperor and the adults.

Qin Peng and Li Zicheng and Song Xiance broke up in Nanning. Li Zicheng and his men had to enter Annam from Nanning, while Qin Peng and his men had to follow the waterway to the west and then south to enter Burma.

The road into Myanmar was very difficult, and Qin Peng and his team took a lot of literati who were hired as teachers, and they walked very slowly. Fortunately, there is no need to fight now, just slower.

During the time that Qin Peng was not there, the King of Burma was much more honest in front of Jiang Wei. Jiang Wei didn't have the same good face as Qin Peng. The king of Burma cooperated with Jiang Wei's people to take over various places, and was very active. The local takeover in Myanmar has also been very smooth. Because the common people have experienced a long period of harsh rule, and after a long period of foreign wars, they have lived a very poor life, and they are very obedient to management. The officers and men of the Yaogang army were polite to them, and they were very moved. What makes Jiang Wei angry is that those Burmese soldiers who stayed behind have become policemen, and they are very bad to their compatriots. For this reason, Jiang Wei personally held meetings with them several times, asking them to love the people, and severely punished those who bullied the people, but the effect was not very good. Finally, it was stipulated that anyone who was found to be bullying the people would be expelled. That's a little better. Because Myanmar has a good salary and a high status as a police officer, once they are fired, they will have nothing, and those who are bullied by them are likely to retaliate against them.

What Jiang Wei and Qin Peng discussed was that after taking over the places, the first thing to do was to count the population. This was done by the Yaogang soldiers and the Burmese police. Jiang Wei's focus was still on building the wharf. At the same time, people were organized to dredge the river channel of the Greater Jinsha River (Irrawaddy River) to ensure the smooth flow of waterways. At the same time, a lot of energy was also spent on the expansion of the mountain bike jungle army. He wants to organize a mountain jungle army and follow Liu Chenghuang to deal with the affairs of the Nanyang Islands.

Jiang Wei was very happy with the many cadres and teachers that Qin Peng brought back, and many things were handed over to the officials who handled the affairs to deal with, and they could be relieved. Running schools in various places, slowly indoctrining Burmese people to learn Chinese and speak Chinese, after a long time, Burmese people recognize themselves as Chinese.

But just when everything was going well for them, the officers and soldiers were also a little careless. On this morning, several large ships without flags suddenly approached the pier under construction in the fog. As soon as the ship landed, the gangway was lowered, and groups of British soldiers rushed down with muskets.

A few unarmed kiln soldiers and engineers who were busy on the docks understood that it was the British who had taken revenge. They immediately fled to the dock office on the shore to report the situation. How could the British let them go, a few shots "bumpered", and several soldiers and engineers fell. One by one, the Burmese workers lay on the ground and did not dare to move.

These few gunshots were alarms, and it was a soldier and engineer who gave their lives to buy some time for the kiln officers on duty on the shore to prepare.

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New progress in "Memories of the Southern Song Dynasty": the Battle of Yashan, the defeat of the Yuan army, the counterattack of the Song army, and the landing in Fuzhou.