The reason why Sheng Zhu is so serious and works so hard to catch the British in Guangzhou is not all to give Yan Yan a long face, thinking that he can contribute to his brother-in-law's fight for the throne.

But he didn't expect that after his incident in Guangzhou reached Beijing, he was reprimanded by a letter from home, and brought a message saying that his brother-in-law Yan Yan asked him to settle down in Guangzhou.

What is this called?

He didn't even want the silver that foreigners respected, and wanted to do an errand seriously, but in the end he provoked it, so he just left it alone, how to go with love, just Yiren looked fierce, and hit the tiger gate, and Shengzhu just took the opportunity to get out.

But suddenly news came that the throne was secure, and of course Sheng Zhu was happy, and his brother-in-law became the emperor, and he would enjoy endless wealth in the future.

Changlin forced him to take care of things again, and it was not easy to shirk at this time, and Sheng Zhu also knew that he had made a big deal this time, of course he was not afraid, he was catching Haikou, and he always occupied Dali, saying that he was not guilty, but the cautious brother-in-law was unwilling to cause trouble, wasn't it because the throne was not stable, and now the long-lived lord said that establishing a grandson is the bane, so there is no need to worry.

happened to smooth out this matter, and it was also an explanation to my brother-in-law.

Thinking of this, Sheng Zhu agreed to go with Changlin.

Everyone knows the content of the meeting, and it is a question of war or peace, but it is not a problem, but a question of how to turn a major event into a small one.

At this time, they didn't think that the Yiren were so great, even if they were very capable of fighting, but so what, there were only a few thousand people, the Great Qing Kingdom really cared about them, so where could the Yiren withstand the wrath of the Son of Heaven.

Their purpose is just not to get into trouble, of course the Qing Kingdom can win the battle against the Yiren, there is no doubt about this, but the problem is that they can't win in Guangzhou, in just a few days, as long as the other side attacks, they have not been able to stop, the forts are all lost, Guangzhou City is under the muzzle, if it really continues, the fall of Guangzhou is a certainty.

Even if the Qing Kingdom defeated the Yi people in the future and regained the city of Guangzhou, but for the crime of losing land, none of them ran away, not to mention the fight and the fall of Guangzhou, not to mention whether the imperial court would investigate it, whether they could survive under the artillery fire of the Yi people is two words.

Yu Gong, the Qing Dynasty is useless in beating the people, the people can't beat the people, they get on the boat and run away, the Qing Dynasty can't take advantage of a penny, and there are some taxes less every year, and after a long time, Guangzhou is beaten into slag, or the loss of the imperial court; For private purposes, if they lose or lose, those of them who are officials in Guangzhou may not have a good life.

Therefore, it is not beneficial for public or private to continue fighting, and peace talks are the most reasonable choice.

But the problem is that it is easy to give people a handle when it comes to making peace talks with the Yi people, and the imperial historians of the Qing Dynasty are not as powerful as the Ming Dynasty, but it is not a good thing for them to be targeted.

Therefore, it is necessary to talk to the Yi people, give them some benefits, and keep Guangzhou, but also not let people seize the handle, this matter must be kept secret, and all the officials in Guangzhou must be involved, and everyone must be involved, otherwise this matter will not be done strictly.

But the problem of talking, the conditions given by the Yiren are too harsh, and they will not agree to any of them, and the Yiren will definitely not do it, so we have to discuss it, those can agree, those who can't, those who can agree on the surface, and those who can't agree on the surface.

The discussion was intense.

They all said that it was no problem to give money, even if it was to give more, it didn't matter, the key was not to apologize, the dignified Qing government, apologize to the Yiren, this spread not to mention whether the court would pursue the problem of losing decency, and he would have no face in the future. Open a port and open up land for the Yi people to live in, this thing will not be successful, they will not be able to decide.

But if you don't agree, how to let the Yi people retreat, if you are impatient, you will simply fight with them, give a heavy reward, recruit dead soldiers, and there will be brave men under the heavy reward, I don't believe that those ghosts are three heads and six arms.

At this time, Sheng Zhufeng, who basically didn't speak much, waved his hand lightly: "What's the point of fighting, isn't it just to withdraw from the army, promise them to win, yes, yes." ”

As soon as the words fell, all the disputes stopped, and even Changlin looked at Sheng Zhu incredulously.

Is this crazy, don't talk about the apology, the land is for the British to live, and Shen can't be the master.

I saw Sheng Zhu sneering and said: "No matter how big it is, if you answer them, you won't have it, and it is important to retreat." ”

The others looked at each other, and Changlin really wanted to make sure if Sheng Zhu was crazy: "How will it end after agreeing?" ”

Sheng Zhu shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Let Cai Shiwen do it, it's a big deal to kill him afterwards." ”

Everyone understands that this is a hooligan trick, first let Cai Shiwen promise to Yiren, and then deny it later.

Changlin shook his head, sure enough, he is an unlearned person, and he will make some tricks of stealing chickens and dogs.

Changlin asked rhetorically, "What if the ghost wants to sign a contract?" ”

The British are not stupid, what if they ask for a treaty with the Guangzhou government.

Sheng Zhu said: "What's so difficult about this, get a fake seal for them, how can the ghost still recognize it?" ”

Everyone smiled bitterly.

Sheng Zhu was impatient: "You think it's not good, but you should come out with a charter of the line?" ”

Everyone really has no good way, let the Yiren in front of them retreat, and then even if they don't admit that the other party will call again, there will be enough time to mobilize troops, and now there are less than 20,000 troops in Guangzhou City, and it seems that they can't stop the other party, so they will transfer 30,000 or 50,000 people, and then they will not be afraid of them, and the other party will have to admit it, and if it doesn't admit it, it will have to be recognized.

As for the problem of cover-up, there are Changlin and Sheng who live, and the court can deal with the past.

When the Yi people see that the rice has become a boat, they will give them a little sweetness, and this matter will pass, where is there any hurdle that cannot be passed, everyone is messing around, hello, I am hello, everyone, I believe that the Yi people are not unenlightened.

After some deliberation, I finally came up with such a solution that was not a solution.

So Cai Shiwen could only come to the camp outside the city again.

This time Magalny was satisfied.

The other party basically agreed to all his requests.

will send someone to apologize, as for who didn't say, this point Magalny does not delve into, he just wants a face, the other party is also willing to compensate, there are 200,000 silver dollars, which should be enough to compensate those employees for the moral loss. The most important thing is that the other side promised to open Xiangshan and Dongguan and allow the British to live and do business in Huangpu.

With such a result, Magalny felt that he could reply to the East India Company with his head held high, and even if he was going to give a report to the British Parliament, he could accept the praise of the other members with his chest held high.

Magarni also took great pains to make a draft contract, signed with Magarni's name and stamped with the seal of the governor of Liangguang. Then draft the contract in duplicate, Magalny will get the approval of the East India Company from India, he does not want to go back to the London headquarters to approve it, according to the current law, the Indian governor has the power to approve, Cai Shiwen should give this copy to the Qing Dynasty to approve, and then the better next year to change the contract.

After that, the other party released the hostages, and his own side began to retreat.

The Guangzhou government moved quickly, and the hostages were released the next day, including Harald and Brown and others were sent out of Guangzhou City intact. And Cai Shiwen, on behalf of the Governor of Liangguang, apologized to Magalny in person and paid 200,000 silver dollars in compensation, and then Magalny pretended to be generous and expressed his understanding, and invited Cai Shiwen to participate in the celebration ball.

Colin was very dissatisfied, he had captured all the strategic points outside the city of Guangzhou, and was about to launch an attack on the most famous city in the East, but because of Magalny's diplomatic reasons, he had to agree to the withdrawal of the other party's troops, he was unwilling!

Misunderstanding that Zhou Lang saw Colin's appearance and knew that his plan was more than half successful, so he found Colin.

"It's a pity to quit now!"

Zhou Lang specially pierced Colin in his heart.

Colin took a sip of his sullen wine and did not speak.

Zhou Lang said: "If you are not willing to withdraw from the army, then we don't need to withdraw from the army!" ”

Colin snorted: "How is this possible, the treaty has been signed, and the military operation has ended." ”

Zhou Lang kindly reminded him: "It was Magalny who signed the treaty, not you, not me." ”

Colin shook his head annoyedly: "Magalny represents the British royal family, the British Parliament, he now represents the British government, he signed the treaty, which means that the British government agrees to end the military operation, and now everyone has returned to peace." ”

Zhou Lang nodded: "You're right, Magalny can only represent the British government, or he can also represent the East India Company, the British East India Company!" ”

Speaking of this, Colin suddenly understood: "You mean China-company? ”

Zhou Lang nodded.

Colin's heart suddenly became excited, and now that Magalny had signed a treaty with the local government, it did legally represent the British government, or the East India Company, which had diplomatic power in the East, to stop the state of war with the local government. But Zhou Lang did not sign, Zhou Lang represented the China East India Company, which were two completely different institutions. Colin's army, legally, was actually the armed forces of the Chinese East India Company, and had nothing to do with the British East India Company, let alone the British government.

So his actions are theoretically not constrained by Magalny.

"Is this possible?"

Although Colin was moved by this great opportunity, in the face of such a huge interest, although he was a little opportunistic, he could not control it, but he was still a little hesitant, so that he would offend Magalny, and he had thought that through Magalny his deeds would be passed on to the British high-level.

Zhou Lang said: "Whether it is feasible or not depends on whether you have the ability to conquer Guangzhou." ”

Colin said undoubtedly: "Of course, it is easy to attack Guangzhou!" ”

Zhou Lang said: "That's fine, let's wait for Sir Magalny to withdraw first, and then we will hold our troops." When Sir is gone, you will storm Canton. ”

Although Colin was eager to capture Guangzhou, and it can even be said that attacking Guangzhou had become his demon at this time, he was still very worried about the consequences, if Magalny held him responsible, then he was afraid that he would get into trouble, after all, the purpose of his achievements was also to be recognized in Britain, otherwise there was no point in taking Guangzhou.

"What if Jazz is held accountable?"

Colin couldn't help but worry.

Zhou Lang comforted him and said, "So you have to keep it secret, don't let Sir know before you capture Guangzhou." If Sir investigates afterwards, I will bear all the responsibilities, and you will say that you attacked Guangzhou according to my orders, and don't forget your identity. ”

Colin nodded, his nominal identity is the shareholder representative of the China (East India) Company, and the armed forces under his command also nominally belong to the Chinese company, so nominally Zhou Lang has the power to order this army, and as long as Zhou Lang is willing to take responsibility, in legal theory, Magalny cannot find his handle.

As for the other consequences of offending Magalny, before facing the great temptation to capture the city of Canton, Colin took a deep breath and suddenly thought of this sentence, "Whether a person can succeed depends on whether he has ambition or not!" ”