c_t; But even so, Li Hongzhang and Prince Gong could not sit idly by, because the recovery of the mining rights acquired by Germany and the United States must cause international disputes. （ ）

Prince Gong hurriedly said, "Imperial sister-in-law, no. Zhang Yizhi's disposal, Weichen did not dare to be presumptuous, but the recovery of the mining rights of Germany and the United States is not child's play. Now the two big factories are already in full swing, I am afraid that the two countries have invested millions of taels of silver, just by our words, we will completely take back, how can they agree, once they turn their faces, another big war is imminent, when the time comes, we will lose more than we lose. ”

Li Hongzhang also hurriedly echoed: "Lafayette, the old prince is reasonable, such a recovery of mining rights will inevitably lead to international disputes, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to end peacefully, and a catastrophe will come." ”

Cixi frowned and said, "Is it that serious? Sixth, Shaoquan, you are alarmist. ”

Li Hongzao also said on the side: "Lafayette, the whole world is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's minister, the world is our Qing Dynasty, why give away the mining rights to others for nothing, even Germany and the United States have to be reasonable." ”

Prince Gong said angrily: "Li Hongzao, you know a fart, you know that you run your one-third of an acre, this involves international disputes, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand, if you are not careful, you will fall into my Qing Dynasty and water and fire!" Do you think that Germany and the United States are comparable to Japan's small land, each of them has hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers, or even millions, ships and guns, if it really breaks out because of such a small thing, our losses will be great, or it will be the disaster of Britain and France in those years! ”

Cixi was shocked and asked, "Sixth, is it really that serious?" ”

Prince Gong replied: "Imperial sister-in-law, Westerners are mercenary, and now they have invested millions of taels of silver in Mukden. ( ) If we forcibly take back the mining rights, what will happen to their losses? Do we lose, those investments together, I'm afraid it will be nearly 10 million taels of silver, how can we afford to lose, if we don't lose money, we have to take it back. Isn't that tantamount to a declaration of war in disguise? These powers were originally thinking of invading us again to reap the benefits. It's just that we haven't been able to find a good excuse, and if we make a fuss like this, doesn't it mean that we will be honest and invite them to send troops to fight us? ”

Cixi was also afraid for a while, if she continued to play like this, and let the foreign powers come in, it would not be something that could be done with millions of taels of silver.

Cixi glared at Li Hongzao fiercely, and said in her heart, it's all a matter that you old guy tossed out. Isn't that looking for something to do?

Cixi said: "Okay, according to Prince Gong's wishes, the two mining areas will be handed over to Germany and the United States, and they will never be allowed to open mines and set up factories in other places without permission." ”

Gangyi said on the side: "Lafayette, Zhang Yi has committed such a big serious crime, can he just let it go so lightly?" What is this, what is this? Galeries Lafayette ......"

Cixi said angrily: "Fortitude. What else do you want? Do you still want the emperor to directly decree death? Zhang Jianzhi's subordinates have tens of thousands of tigers and wolves, forcing him to rebel, do you want to go to Shanhaiguan to block it? A bunch of rubbish! Don't you have a little brain? ”

Gangyi, Li Hongzao and others were scolded in a cold sweat, and they knelt on the ground one by one, not daring to speak.

Cixi sighed and said, "That's it." So be it, let the people go. ”

Li Hongzhang played: "Lafayette, the emperor, now that you want to dismiss General Zhang Yi Shengjing's errand, it is better to arrange for an old and respected minister to go to the town as soon as possible, after all, Fengtian has tens of thousands of elite soldiers, and Germany and the United States have extended their thugs there." There is no capable minister in charge, but I am afraid that it will be easy to make trouble. ”

Cixi asked, "Shaoquan, then according to your wishes, which minister should be appointed to the past?" ”

Li Hongzhang groaned: "Lafayette, Song Qing, the governor of Sichuan, is a righteous person, and he is old enough to hold the country, and he can do it; The former Heilongjiang general Yiketanga is loyal and brave, and he can also be competent, as for which one is more suitable, please also ask Lafayette to make a decision. ”

Cixi looked at Prince Gong, and Prince Gong stood up and said, "Imperial sister-in-law, after all, Fengtian is the resting place of the ancestors, so it is better to appoint the people of the Eight Banners to take charge." ”

Cixi nodded and said, "In this case, appoint Yiketanga as the general of Shengjing, take charge of Fengtian's military and political affairs, and add the rank of squire of the household department, and immediately go to the post of reads;." ”

The crowd saluted and walked out of the palace.

Li Hongzhang was sullen, preoccupied, and said with a smile: "Shaoquan, this situation is the best, Zhang Yi became famous at a young age, he really needs to press it and sharpen his edges and corners, so that he can grow faster, after a few years, we are all gone, he should be almost sharpened, just enough to carry the beam." ”

Li Hongzhang smiled bitterly: "So far, it can only be like this, I hope Jianzhi can understand Lafayette's hard work for him." It's just that the innovation of Fengtian and the earth has just improved, but it has suffered heavy losses, and Iketanga is a good hand in using soldiers, and the heat is still a little worse when it governs the place. ”

Prince Gong said: "It's okay, we can find an opportunity to let Jianzhi go to another province, a corner of Fengtian, not much climate, in the future we will arrange it to Liangguang or Jiangsu and Zhejiang, where there are many talents, rich in products, just to display his talent." Shaoquan, this matter, let you inform Jian, after all, although it is a promotion, it is his military power, he must have some pimples in his heart, you have to enlighten well, don't go astray. ”

Li Hongzhang replied: "Don't worry, the old prince, the lower officials know how to deal with it." ”

Shengjing, General's Mansion, Zhang Yi received a telegram from Beijing the next day, one was sent by Li Hongzhang, Li Hongzhang explained to Zhang Yi in the telegram, this matter came suddenly, several ministers of military aircraft jointly signed the impeachment, Lao Li and Prince Gong were difficult to resist for a while, and could only try their best to maneuver, fortunately Lafayette Shengming, pity you for the imperial court, just transfer you out of Shengjing, and entrusted with important tasks, Jian became famous at a young age, just need to taoguang to raise obscurity, sharpen the edges and corners, and the future prospects are even more limitless.

The second telegram is indeed an urgent telegram sent back by the tribulus terrestris from the capital, and now the tribulus terrestris has successfully infiltrated the palace and the capital, and the wind and grass in the capital are very well mastered, as soon as they receive the information, they gave Mo Ru an emergency telegram, Mo Ru did not dare to slack off, and quickly sent it to Zhang Yi.

Zhang Yi frowned, and ordered: "Mo Ru, who else has seen this telegram?" ”

Mo Ru replied: "Instructor, apart from you and me, only the technician in charge of telegraph reception has seen it. ”

Zhang Yi said: "Order, all those who have come into contact with this telegram will be controlled, and it is strictly forbidden to spread it, let's just see how many two-hearted people are still hidden in Fengtian." (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation and monthly passes, and your support is my biggest motivation. )

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