With the victory of the two South African wars, the Qing Empire has become a first-class world power in just a few decades, whether it is territory, population, finance, economy, military, agriculture, industry, science and technology, culture are well-deserved world-class.

Following the call for support for Central Asian independence, The Times launched a special report detailing the Qing state's national conditions, detailing the Qing state's brilliant achievements in all aspects, especially in the short 40 years since the implementation of the industrial revolution.

This was the first time that an English newspaper had published an open, objective, detailed, and comprehensive report on the Qing Kingdom.

In recent years, England's expansion in Asia has failed one after another, losing Burma, Bengal, Persia, and the Persian Gulf, and even the colonies in South Africa have been divided up by various countries under the leadership of the Qing state.

In this regard, there are all kinds of dissatisfied voices in England, but the arrogant English people and even many parliamentarians are still immersed in the past glory and glory of the British Empire, and the impression of the Qing State is still stuck in a few decades ago, thinking that the British Empire only disdains a large-scale war with the Qing State.

The Times's special report on the Qing Dynasty is not only objective and fair, but also bluntly points out that the rapidly becoming powerful Qing State has become the biggest opponent of the British Empire, which not only poses a huge threat to India, but also poses a serious threat to the whole of Europe with the expansion of the Qing State in the Middle East, and calls on European countries to be vigilant against the threat from the East and the 'Yellow Peril' in the new era.

This special report was reprinted by major newspapers in various European countries, and for a time the theory of the threat from the East became a hot topic of public opinion in European countries.

Correspondingly, there has been a wave of boycotts of liquidation, and trade between the East and the West, which had just recovered due to the economic recovery in Europe, fell into a downturn.

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Book House.

Putting down the telegram in his hand, Yi Zhizhi was a little funny, in his impression, the Qing Dynasty had boycotted British, French, Japanese, American, and foreign goods, and now Europe has actually set off a wave of boycotting liquidation.

Seeing that he was not in a hurry, but also laughed at it, Zhao Liewen was a little inexplicable, he didn't know what he was laughing at, and then he thought about it: "Whether it is the guidance of public opinion or the boycott of liquidation, it is obvious that they are all going to the northwest, and the big shopkeeper is not worried about the self-defeating of the northwest?" ”

Yi Zhi said disapprovingly: "The situation in Central Asia is completely under our control, what is there to worry about?" ”

This heart is really big, just believe in Feng Renxuan like this? Don't worry about Feng Renxuan's fake show at all? Zhao Liewen was worried, but it was inconvenient to say it clearly, he couldn't always provoke it, he groaned slightly, and he turned his head, "Although the drought in the north has been alleviated, the large-scale severe drought that has lasted for five years will not recover without five or six years."

In this case, foreign trade is becoming more and more important, and Europe's large-scale boycott of China's commodities will not only seriously hit China's foreign trade with each passing day, but will also have an extremely serious impact on the development of China's industry. ”

After a pause, he continued: "This series of reactions in Europe is triggered by the so-called self-reliance of the northwest, and once the truth of the matter is leaked, I am afraid that it will be criticized. ”

"What does it have to do with criticizing or not? Along the way, I have been criticized a lot, and I have long been used to it. Yi Zhixiang said and lit a cigarette casually, "Europe's reaction to the northwest is so big, although it is quite a bit surprising, but it is not a bad thing." ”

Meddlesome? Zhao Liewen smacked it, still a little puzzled, and muttered: "The student is stupid........." ”

"The reaction of European countries can make the government and the opposition clearly understand the importance of the two northwestern provinces." Yi Zhizhi said unhurriedly: "The Times does not understand enough about the importance of Central Asia, which is not only the heart of Eurasia, but also the heart of the world, and its importance can be said to be incomparable.

However, China has always had a serious lack of understanding of the importance of Central Asia, for which Central Asia is very remote, the climate is harsh, unsuitable for farming, and the land is vast and sparsely populated, poor and backward ........

In fact, Central Asia is located at the junction of Europe and Asia, and geographically speaking, it has an extremely important strategic position.

Economically, Central Asia has been a necessary place to connect the Silk Road between the East and the West since ancient times, and with the continuous extension of railway lines, a new Silk Road is gradually taking shape, and the economic status of Central Asia will be more important than before.

The above two points alone are enough to show the unparalleled importance of Central Asia, not to mention that Central Asia may also contain extremely rich natural resources, and it is also the most important national defense and military region of our country. ”

Speaking of this, he paused, "Europe revolves around the two northwestern provinces to guide public opinion, and we cannot remain indifferent, and the newspapers also publicize the importance of the two northwestern provinces, focusing on national defense and economic aspects."

As the so-called singing opera and singing a full set, since it is using the northwest as bait, domestic public opinion must also make corresponding moves, and this is also a rare opportunity to raise the importance of the people in the northwest. ”

Hearing this, Zhao Liewen hesitated for a moment before he said: "There are changes in the northwest, and there are rumors in the provinces, so I am afraid that the suspicion will be even more ........" ”

Yi Zhisuff said casually: "I can't cover it, so I just report it publicly, ......." ”

"The public report on the affairs ......of the northwest has a great impact, and the Guocheng brothers think twice." With the words, Su Shun strode in, and Yi Zhengxing, who followed closely, continued: "Millions of immigrants in the northwest are all migrated from the inland provinces, and they are inextricably linked with the people in the mainland.

In addition, the migration to the northwest was carried out by the imperial court and Yuan Qi in a planned and organized manner, although it was out of the need for disaster relief and the need to enrich the frontier, but because the number of immigrants was too large, it caused a lot of contradictions, and many officials and gentlemen complained about the immigration policy.

The change in the northwest is tantamount to providing an excuse for these people to attack, I am afraid that many people will take the opportunity to criticize the imperial court and Yuanqi's immigration policy. ”

Yi Zhizhi smiled contentedly, and said while stretching out his hand to give up his seat: "It is considered thoughtful to be able to take these into account, but you can't just focus on the domestic, you must take into account the international." ”

If you talk about the world pattern, it is easy to know that the vision is wide, the vision is far, and the judgment is accurate, it can be said that no one can match it, in this regard, Su Shun has long been convinced, he has been staying in Shanghai during this time, mainly because he is worried that the other party will take advantage of the change in the northwest to clean up the royal family and the royalists of the Manchu and Mongolian nobles.

Feng Renxuan established himself as the king, the two northwestern provinces were established, and the emperor and the empress dowager were both in Gongning, which had a great temptation for those royalists who did not give up, and he almost couldn't sleep peacefully these days.

Hearing that it was necessary to take into account the international situation, he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, as long as it was not deliberately aimed at the royalists, otherwise it would inevitably be a bloody storm, and he did not want to take over as prime minister in this situation.

"At present, although China's comprehensive national strength is not as good as that of England, it has been regarded by all countries in the world as a first-class power in the world, and the recent promotion of the theory of the threat from the East by European public opinion is a potential expression of uneasiness and even panic about the threat from China."

Yi Zhishu continued: "Before the rise of the United States, with the continuous increase of China's national strength, the Eurasian conflict or the East-West conflict will be inevitable, and a large-scale East-West war is inevitable!"

It is difficult for our country to afford to confront the whole of Europe with the strength of one country, whether we win or lose, so we must try to avoid this as much as possible, and even if it is not good, we must try to delay the outbreak of conflicts and wars! ”

Speaking of this, he glanced at a few people, "How can I avoid it?" Can you stall for time? ”

Zhao Liewen said very interestingly: "Provoke civil strife in Europe." ”

Yi Zhi said in a very firm tone: "Provoking civil strife in Europe is indeed the best way, the German Empire, which has not been unified for a long time and has risen rapidly, is the most unstable factor in Europe, and European civil strife is destined to be provoked by Germany, which is also the reason why we actively support the construction of the German Navy." ”

As he spoke, his tone changed, "However, Kaiser Wilhelm and Chancellor Bismarck are both scheming and calculating, and they are not completely sure, and they will not act rashly, and we still need to create opportunities for them." ”

What a big game of chess! Su Shun couldn't help but secretly speak, but Yi Zhengxing said: "Will England be fooled?" ”

"Of course." Yi Zhizu smiled calmly: "Central Asia has unparalleled geographical advantages, and for England, it is a fatal temptation. First, the independence of the northwest is tantamount to relieving India from the crisis of being attacked from both the east and west of our country.

Second, once the Northwest becomes independent, the Eurasian Railway will inevitably come to an end. England, which has a huge advantage in maritime trade, has always been obsessed with the Eurasian Railway, and if there is an opportunity to destroy it, how can it be easily let go? These two points alone are enough to make English Lyric advent! ”

Zhao Liewen couldn't help but laugh secretly, co-authoring the pit in the northwest was not dug for Russia, nor for Persia, but for England? Russia and Persia are just cuddling and beating rabbits?

Yi Zhengxing hesitated and said: "It is unlikely that the British will send troops directly, and it is even more likely that they will instigate Russia and Persia to send troops." ”

"The Russians are not stupid." Yi Zhixiang smiled: "Besides, as long as England sees hope, it is inevitable to send troops to war!" England will certainly not let the Russians control the northwest and thus threaten India, and once it finds that there is something to do, it will not dare to sit idly by, and of course, it will not be able to hold back. ”

Zhao Liewen was stunned when he heard this, could it be that he really planned to fight with Britain, Russia and Poland in the northwest?