Liu Jun knew very well that if Japan wanted to get those two battleships, it needed to be recognized by the imperial court, otherwise, even if he bought them, he would not be able to return them.

For a long time, I thought that the "Treaty of Tianjin" could limit Japan, and I forgot about the practices of the imperial court. As soon as he heard Zheng Yiqian mention it, he was really worried. The imperial court would agree to get the warship on the day, after all. In the eyes of the imperial court, he is the biggest scourge and the scourge that has to be eliminated.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Jun walked to the window at once, looking at the distance in a daze. He pointed out that he didn't know what he should do if the court really did this.

Japan. The Prime Minister's Office, Ito Hirobumi looked at a telegram helplessly, this telegram was a telegram from Britain urging when to pay for the goods.

In the telegram, the British shipyard made it clear that it should be paid as soon as possible, otherwise the warship might be sold to someone else.

The warships that he worked so hard to build were to be sold to other countries, not only Ito Hirobumi, but also anyone, who was a little reluctant in his heart.

However, I am reluctant to do anything, this time it is not the British government that is responsible for building warships for myself, it is privately owned, and I cannot think that the British government will propose to pay in installments.

Damn Liu Jun, Ito Hirobumi smashed his fist on the table in annoyance, this time, Japan was played too badly.

Originally, the warships had already arrived, but they did not expect that Liaodong would suddenly have to return all the war reparations by itself, and as a result, the domestic inventory could not pay for the two warships.

"Can you contact the other ambassadors and ask for another loan to our country?" Looking at the telegram in his hand, Hirobumi Ito looked at Inoue Shin, who was standing beside him, with a look of anticipation.

Inoue knew what Ito meant, but he really didn't have any confidence that he would be able to get other countries to lend him money, after all, this money was probably not a small amount.

Even so, I saw the expectant eyes of Hirobumi Ito. Inoue Xin still nodded reluctantly, and could only be a dead horse as a live horse doctor.

Ambitious, Inoue walked out of the Prime Minister's Office, and after some consideration, walked to the embassies of Russia, France, and Germany, but the result was as he had imagined, and none of the legations agreed to give Japan a loan, and even if it did, it would be three times more than usual.

The wall fell and everyone pushed it. Inoue finally understood that these countries only valued interests, not friends, and was helpless. Inoue Kawai can only go to the British Legation, after all, this is the only way to choose again.

Arthur Command. The night was almost coming, and Liu Jun had already returned to his home, sitting in the hall waiting for the time to eat.

Among his four wives, Wu Xiaoyan and Li Maolian can only be at home on weekends, and the rest of the time is spent at school, so at home, except for Aixinjue Luo Ruojing, Zheng Yiqian, and several of their children and maids, there is no one at home to move around.

Compared with the economy and the lives of the people in Lushun compared with two years ago, it is already a heaven and an underground, and it was very difficult for the people to eat a meal of meat, but now, meat and other things, at least every family can eat it.

Despite this, the life of Liu Jun's family is still so simple compared to two years ago, and dinner is still three dishes and one soup. Even so, Liu Jun still felt that this was a bit extravagant, after all, in Liaodong, especially in Outer Mongolia, there were still people who couldn't eat. The economy could not develop, and he had already raised tariffs on Liaodong to encourage foreign businessmen to want to go to Outer Mongolia, but because the railway was not opened. This has a serious impact on where the economy is. Now, except for a few milk fur companies in Outer Mongolia, the rest are just some inconspicuous.

After dinner, the family sat in the courtyard for a leisurely walk. Liu Jun looked at the children running around the yard, and a happy smile appeared on his face.

Happiness is always short-lived. Before Liu Jun could say a word to his two wives, Liu Jun saw Zhong Lin walking towards Ji's house through the light, and from Zhong Lin's footsteps, Liu Jun clearly felt that there was a rush of electricity in the voice, and at the same time, he also picked up two telegrams in his hands.

Zheng Yiqian also saw Zhong Lin's somewhat anxious expression, and gently poked Liu Jun: "Zhong Lin should have something urgent?" ”

Liu Jun nodded, he knew Zhong Lin, there was generally no emergency, and Zhong Lin would never come to him at night.

"Head, what's wrong?"

Sure enough, something happened. Liu Jun glanced at Zhong Lin, who was standing in front of him, nodded, and motioned to the study to speak.

In the study, the bright lights illuminate everything, and Lushun has turned on the electric lights a year ago. Nowadays, almost no household is lit at night without candles, but by electric lights delivered by the Lushun Power Supply Bureau.

"Something's wrong." As soon as he arrived at the study, Liu Jun lightly returned to his seat and looked at Zhong Lin.

"Head, the Japanese station and the British station sent an urgent secret telegram." After Zhong Lin finished speaking, he immediately put the telegram in his hand on the table.

UK and Japan. Liu Jun frowned, he didn't understand what it was that could make Britain and Japan send a telegram at the same time. Puzzled, he picked up the telegram and read it twice.

There was a bang, and the sound startled Zheng Yiqian, who didn't follow up, Zheng Yiqian rushed in worriedly, and saw Liu Jun sitting on the chair panting with an angry face, but Zhong Lin was in a daze in front of your desk, and when she looked closely, she saw two crumpled telegrams on the ground. Squatting down and picking it up, Zheng Yiqian immediately understood the reason for Liu Jun's anger.

The above two pieces of information were obtained from the personnel of the British and Japanese intelligence stations respectively, and it is stated that Britain and Japan reached an agreement that Britain would lend Japan 50 million pounds without compensation.

"Aren't the British's hands a little long now?" Before Zheng Yiqian could speak, Liu Jun had already stood up and looked at the map of Japan with his hands behind his back.

Although Zheng Yiqian didn't understand why Liu Jun was angry, she knew one news, that is, Liu Jun's purpose of cutting off Japan's purchase of warships was a failure.

Since Japan received a loan from Britain, the first thing it would do was to pay for British shipbuilding, and then Japan would be able to get two battleships.

If Japan obtains two battleships, the strength of the Combined Fleet will increase a lot, which is definitely a bad situation for the Beiyang Naval Division.

Liu Jun did have some hatred in his heart, he didn't expect that the British would be one in front of him and one on the back. Actually will give a loan to Japan. Liu Jun understands that in the past two years, while his strength has advanced by leaps and bounds in the Far East, he has also become close to Germany, which has attracted the attention of Britain.

He assured that Britain's purpose was not to help Japan, but to let Japan contain itself and prevent itself from becoming dominant in the Far East.

Even so, Liu Jun still thinks that Britain is already caring about himself.

"It seems that it is only a matter of time before Japan acquires two battleships." Seeing that Liu Jun's mood had recovered, Zheng Yiqian put down the telegram in her hand and looked at Liu Jun.

Liu Jun didn't answer, but nodded slightly, he recognized the truth of this matter.

"Head, now that Japan has a loan, how are we going to deal with it?"

How to deal with it, Liu Jun was also thinking about this issue at this time.

The two Japanese battleships are bound to arrive, and the question is how to prevent these two warships from returning to Japan.

It seems that the only way to use the "Tianjin Treaty" is to restrict Japan, but he, thinking of this, Liu Jun sighed, he does not have any right to use the "Tianjin Treaty", and only the imperial court can use it. You must know that Liu Jun, who came in later generations, understood the people above the Qing government. It is better to give it to a friendly country than to a domestic slave.

I can only let the old man persuade him, otherwise, if Japan obtains these two battleships, then the war between itself and Japan will probably have to be long in advance.

"Zhong Lin, you immediately go to the telegraph office and send a secret telegram to Tianjin. Let the old man must persuade the imperial court, and in any case, he must not agree to Japan to purchase and add these two battleships to join the combined fleet. "Serious, Liu Jun clenched his fist, everything now depends on Li Hongzhang.