Although Zhang Renjun, the former governor of Liangguang, was a scholar of the old clan and a loyal minister of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, it did not mean that he had no merit in the country. The most admirable thing about www.biquge.info is that he has fought against foreign powers with great righteousness and awe-inspiring on many occasions, resolutely countered the provocations and aggression of the Eastern and Western powers, and done his best to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

As for Dongsha Island, which was stolen by the Japanese, solemn negotiations began with him. Collect charts and books to prove that Dongsha Islands is China's historical territory, not what the Japanese cunningly call "ownerless desert islands", and before leaving office, he told Chen Wenqiang and Li Zhun to continue to work hard and strive for early recovery.

Chen Wenqiang inherited his ambition and was tougher than Zhang Renjun. Not only did he repeatedly urge Yuan Shuxun to send a note to the Japanese, but he also publicized the unreasonableness of the Japanese in the newspapers to help the movement of arriving in Japan. At the same time, he also ordered Wu Jingrong, deputy general of the Chixi Association, to lead several warships to patrol Dongsha Island through Li Zhun Order, shouting and exerting pressure, and ordering the Japanese merchants to retreat immediately.

Based on arguments and solemn representations, Chen Wenqiang had forced the Japanese consul in Guangzhou to recognize Dongsha Island as Chinese territory and jointly sent personnel to the meeting to investigate, and the recovery of the island was just around the corner.

However, because of the important location of Dongsha Island, if the Germans intervene too deeply, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction with Japan and cause further twists and turns. Therefore, Chen Wenqiang politely refused the request of the Germans, at least nominally, under the guise of independent development. Moreover, many people are clear about the development value of Dongsha Island. For example, quite a few of the overseas Chinese recruited have to pay for renting and developing island affairs to make a profit.

"I understand Lord Chen's concerns." Hans paused, smiled slyly, and said, "How about the Liudao Port in Yazhou?" After the expansion, ships of the country will be allowed to dock, but it will not be announced to the public. In addition, our country should be allowed to have a warehouse on the shore. ”

Chen Wenqiang thought for a moment and nodded. said: "Okay, this official can be in charge." However, there is one condition, that is, to help this official build submarine bases in Nanshan and Tielu ports. ”

Hans didn't understand why Chen Wenqiang attached so much importance to submarines, but it wasn't for German funding, so he didn't feel so embarrassed, but he still left some leeway. "There is no problem, but is this submarine base shared by the two countries?" If Mr. Chen can agree to this condition, I believe that the cooperation will be more pleasant. ”

"Can your country's submarines sail to the South China Sea?" Chen Wenqiang looked at Hans with some amusement, thought for a while, and said: "This condition is too sensitive, I can't agree, but if Woody Island can be built into a submarine base, it can be shared by the two countries." ”

Hans also knew that it was almost impossible for Germany to place submarines in the South China Sea, but mentioned Woody Island. He couldn't help but feel a move in his heart, if this island was built into a military docking dock, it seemed to be more secluded and safe than Liudao Port. However, he thought that he was not very familiar with military affairs, and it was not easy to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of these two places, so he did not rush to finalize it, but only said that he would go back to study and discuss.

In terms of the development strategy of borrowing chickens to lay eggs, Chen Wenqiang believes in overseas Chinese. Constantly use Yulin Port as a base to patrol the South China Sea. Survey of Xisha in addition to declaring territorial sovereignty. There are also more direct economic benefits.

As listed in the "Xisha Islands Development Plan" shown to overseas Chinese, "Xisha Island has mineral sand, which has been accumulated by animals for many years and can be used as fertilizer. Tested by the test, it contains phosphorus. This alone is widely used and can lead to huge profits. It is also rich in fishery resources. They can also build salt farms to test the sea salt, and they can build houses and warehouses to be used as a place for fishing boats to dock......"

Such a description is not exaggerated or excessive, and it is a conclusion reached after Zhang Renjun, Li Zhun and others. And if it weren't for Chen Wenqiang's efforts to maintain. Yuan Shuxun, who was not an honest official, had only been in office as the governor of Liangguang for only one month, and the Xisha Island Office was about to be officially abolished.

The development plan of the Xisha Islands, which is in full swing, can not only "attract Chinese businessmen to undertake the affairs of the island, and the officials will protect and maintain the island, and maintain sovereignty by emphasizing territory", but also bring great economic benefits to Chen Wenqiang in terms of rent and taxes.

Up to now, Chen Wenqiang's salt reform, clearing the township and suppressing bandits, and attracting investment are achieving greater and greater results. The funds needed for the training of the new army, the manufacture of weapons and equipment, and the expansion of the police force are no longer as tight as they were when they first took over.

The results are there, and I don't have the ability to change people. Yuan Shuxun also knew that the war in the southwest was the most concerned matter of the imperial court, and he was afraid of following in the footsteps of his predecessor Zhang Renjun, let alone offending Chen Wenqiang, who was becoming more and more powerful.

As for Chen Wenqiang, Yuan Shuxun is certainly greedy, but it is still within the range he can bear. As long as Yuan Shuxun does not hinder him from doing big things, Chen Wenqiang is also happy to send him away with a little money.

As for the negotiation matters with Macao and Portugal assigned by the imperial court, Chen Wenqiang really did not take it seriously. As long as Macau and Portugal discourage their ambitions for expansion, Chen Wenqiang does not want to entangle with them, and as for the recovery of Macau, it is also the last forced action.

The delay and perfunctory work finally made Macao and Portugal temporarily bow their heads, there was no way, they could not fight and could not fight, and the country did not want to send troops to expand the war, and the blockade had caused prices in Macao to soar and residents to complain. The construction of Xiangzhou Port has also greatly affected Macao's commerce, and many Macao businessmen are being attracted to it.

Chen Wenqiang communicated with the consuls of various powers in Guangzhou, which frustrated the attempt of Macao and Portugal to intervene jointly. Of course, Macao and Portugal also knew that as long as their country did not make preparations and plans to expand the war, Chen Wenqiang did not want to take back Macao, but only wanted to win in this negotiation.

"In the previous negotiations, the noble envoy Gao Erqian has expressed that China is willing to cede the Macao Peninsula (from A-Ma to the Border Gate), as well as Ilhade, Taipa, Coloane and other places, and the nearby inland rivers and seas will be managed by China and Portuguese." Marchador, who was the colonial governor of Portuguese East Africa, met Chen Wenqiang for the second time, but he already had an understanding of Chen Wenqiang's style, and his arrogant attitude was greatly restrained, "I think such an agreement is acceptable." ”

"High and humble officials are lowly and small, and any decision made must be approved by the imperial court before it can take effect." Chen Wenqiang categorically refused: "This official has impeached this bastard, and the imperial court has issued an order to hand him over to the ministry. Therefore, what he said is impossible to count. And the official's conditions have been said, and there is no room for negotiation. Because this is justified and justified, and it is also your own humiliation. If it weren't for your unreasonable obstruction, how could the Erchenmaru case end like this? If it weren't for the forcible encroachment of Coloane and the massacre of my compatriots, how would you have provoked a counterattack? ”

"The Coloane incident is really a misunderstanding, and our side was originally a bandit, so we were injured by mistake." Masador paused, suppressed his temper and said, "Counting it up, in fact, our losses are heavier. However, we are willing to turn hostilities into friendship and live in peace between the two sides. When it comes to demarcation, there is a lot of controversy, and the negotiations may last a long time. With this in mind, you should first lift the lockdown to show your sincerity in negotiations. ”

Chen Wenqiang was already very sure that as long as Portugal could basically maintain the status quo ante, there would be no attempt to expand the war. And what is the so-called original state, that is, within the walls of the concession, the places occupied outside the walls, and the nearby islands can be taken as a waiver and not claimed for the time being. (To be continued.) )