At this time, Lin Yiqing did not hear the evaluation of himself by the generals of the Qianguo Navy, he returned to a small wooden house on the dock, changed into his regular clothes, put on the military uniform, and walked out again, observing the situation of the freight.

Due to the thorough preparation in advance, the cargo transportation was orderly and very fast, and after about half an hour, all the goods were landed and put into storage.

After finishing the inspection work, when Lin Yiqing rushed back to the staff base camp, it was already late, and he was surprised to find that Saigo Takamori had not fallen asleep, but was waiting for him to come back.

"Done?" Seeing Lin Yiqing's haggard face, Saigo Takamori asked with concern.

"Yes." Lin Yiqing replied, "All the fierce gunpowder purchased by our army has been transported by the ships of Qianguo, and 20 German cannons and ammunition have been successfully delivered. ”

"This time, the cost is also very large, right?" Hearing Lin Yiqing say that he had bought another 20 cannons, Saigo Takamori's tone looked a little worried.

"Although the cost of this procurement of ordnance is huge, it is still worth it for the sake of preventing the invasion of the exposed army." Lin Yiqing did not tell Saigo Takamori that the money had actually been reimbursed by the Rothchild family, but comforted Saigo Takamori from another angle, "The Mint Bureau of the Three Capitals is stepping up the minting of silver dollars, and the inventory of silver ingots is still sufficient." ”

"Even so, I'm afraid it's only for a short time, right?" Saigo Takamori sighed, "This war is simply a hole in the sale of gold, more than a year of fighting, the cost can be described as flowing water, Dashan Jun sent a letter yesterday, the county's wealth, has shown a lack of support, very worried." And I'm not good at that. I really don't know what to do. ”

Hearing Saigo Takamori's worried words. Lin Yiqing didn't dare to tell him. In fact, in addition to grabbing the Japanese government's silver reserves in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe, it also relied on the support of the Rothchild family, the big financiers, that the Satsuma army was able to hold on to the present.

"Don't worry, general, I heard that the government borrowed money from merchants from various countries in order to raise military salaries, and the income was very rich, so we can also follow suit." Lin Yiqing said.

"This matter needs to be taken seriously." Saigo Takamori shook his head and said, "I don't know how to raise money, though. But I know that all loans must be mortgaged in kind or rights before they can be done, and the traitors of the government must not hesitate to promise usury or sell the interests and rights of the state. ”

"It's not going to work. If you think of any other way, the general must not be too worried. It's important to take care of yourself. Lin Yiqing comforted Xixiang Takasheng Road.

"Actually, I shouldn't have told you this." Saigo Takamori looked at Lin Yiqing's bloodshot eyes and sighed, "You have to command the battle and consider this military matter, the burden is heavy enough, but no one can help you, alas, ......"

"Don't hide it from the general, I only know a rough idea of financial management, and the specific details are quite tricky, but fortunately, with the help of Mitsubishi Trading's Iwasaki Yokayoshi anyway, I won't be confused." Lin Yiqing took the opportunity to talk to Saigo Takamori about Iwasaki Yuka, "She is the daughter of Yataro Iwasaki, the president of Mitsubishi Trading Company, and she has a lot of financial skills......"

"Hehe, I see, it seems that you are going to add another talented girl to your family. Maybe it's been too boring these days, just take advantage of your marriage to have a lively time. Saigo Takamori understood what he meant by saying this to himself, and laughed, "Chiho, I'll just tell her." ”

Hearing that Takamori Saigo happily agreed to come down to do Chiho Kirino's work, Lin Yiqing thought of Chiho Kirino's possible eyes after hearing the news, and couldn't help but feel sorry in his heart.

Lin Yiqing quickly suppressed his chaotic thoughts and refocused his thoughts on the current issue of the Satsuma Army's munitions.

His concern was not that the Satsuma army was short of war funds, but that Saigo Takamori knew that he had borrowed money from the British Rothchild family, which Sara controlled.

In fact, from the very beginning, the Satsuma Army was receiving funding from the Rothchild family, but Saigo Takamori did not know about it......

What is Sara doing now?

Lin Yiqing didn't know at this time that at the Ferrier estate outside the French capital Paris, the younger generation of members of the Rothchild family was having a meeting that was very close to him.

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Carriages entered the manor, and members of the Rothchild family from all over the country gathered at Ferrier Manor, and they all knew that it was a rare gathering - albeit informal, it was about to decide a lot of important things.

Sarah, who followed her father Nathan Jr. into the hall, quickly sensed the hostile gazes of the members of the German family, and couldn't help but be secretly vigilant in her heart.

From his father to Alfonso (the last of the late Roche Five Tigers, James?) Rothschild's eldest son) knew from the moment she wrote that an invisible war had begun.

Soon, at the round table in the hall, the heads of the various families were seated, while Sara and other female family members and other young juniors had no seats at all, so they could only stand at a distance and listen.

Sara saw her aunt Charlotte (James?) who was there. Rothsheard's daughter) and Helen (James?), who whispered to her from time to time. Rothschild's granddaughter), and walked quickly to them, and when she saw Sara coming, Charlotte smiled at her, and Helen greeted her warmly.

"Long time no see, Sarah." Helen opened her arms and hugged her affectionately, "I miss you so much." She looked at Sara with tears in her blue eyes.

"Me too, dear Helen." Sara looked at her, caressing her red hair, and the corners of her eyes moistened.

She remembered the days when she was forced to be estranged from her good sisters since she married Chen Hong, and her heart was sour.

"I'm so happy for you when I heard you gave birth, hehe." Helen glanced around, noticed the strange stares of some people, sighed, and whispered in Sarah's ear, "Stay a minute, I hope they can say something to make us happy......

"Unlikely." Charlotte glanced at the family members from Germany and Italy. Said to the two of them. "I just hope. Don't let anyone propose a duel here. ”

Sara knew that her French aunt had felt the strong smell of gunpowder that permeated the hall.

"Dear Sarah, what about your husband? He didn't come with you? Charlotte leaned in close to Sara and asked softly, although there was no expression on her face (pretending to be for others to see), as if she was saying a routine polite word, but the concern in her voice made Sara feel a little warm.

After all, blood is thicker than water. Although Sara has done something that seems to be a big rebellion in the eyes of many family members, as women in the family, they have instinctive sympathy and understanding for Sarah's actions.

The political marriage of the big family has ruined the happiness of many female members of the family, and they are deeply aware of it as direct victims.

"He came with me, but at a moment like this, I think it's better for him not to show up." Sara sighed and said.

"You're doing the right thing." Charlotte nodded. His eyes fell on the venue, "I really admire you." Sara. Did you see the people from Frankfurt, the look on their faces when they saw you, I guess someone will be looking for trouble for you in a while. ”

"Come on." Sara smiled.

At this time, the hall gradually fell silent, Meyer Karl from Germany? Feng? Rothchild's hoarse voice echoed through the hall.

“…… The great James said that never forget mutual trust and brotherly harmony is the supreme relationship between my dear brothers and me, the source of happiness in our good times, and the spiritual refuge we have in difficult times. Brotherly solidarity, combined with our love for our work and hard work, has always been the source of our prosperity and public reputation. And the solidarity of brothers is the last wish of my most beloved and incomparable father, and it has always been the spiritual strength that sustains us and the protective shield that keeps us from harm. I hope that this wish will be repeated by me here, so that each and every one of my children will be religiously engraved in my heart......"

“…… Solidarity is secure, and he wants each of the children he leaves us with enough wealth to run their own businesses and not have to do dangerous business. He asks us not to leave our names in anything that others offer us, so that our names can always be respected as they are now. He asked us not to put all our wealth on paper and to have as much liquid assets as possible so that we could realize it in a very short time......"

“…… He wants us to never abandon the sacred traditions of our forefathers, which he has left us and that we have passed on to your children and grandchildren. God's will has given mankind faith in his lifetime. It is our first duty to obey this commandment of Providence. ”

"His last words are the most precious thing that this venerable great man has left us." Meyer looked at everyone and said, "We will follow his guidance and move on." ”

Sara stared at Meyerkar, and she noticed that the way he spoke and the way he dressed was already faintly Prussian aristocratic style.

Meyerkar's words have already made many people feel as if he has put himself in the position of the successor to the late James, who is at the helm.

Nathan looked at Meyercar, who had taken the lead, and then at Alfonso, but did not speak.

"Yes. We will follow His guidance and follow the path He has shown us. Alfonso looked at Meyercar and said, "He doesn't want us to do dangerous business." ”

Hearing Alfonso's deliberately accentuated tone when he said "dangerous business", Meyercar's brow furrowed slightly.

Meyerkar was stout, of medium height, with a slightly blackened face, and a Prussian Junker aristocratic mustache, which, at first glance, could be mistaken for a true Germanic man. His nose resembled the short scimitars used by the Germanic people, and his blue eyes were cold. His demeanor has the majesty of a Prussian aristocracy, which is unforgettable at first sight.

Sara stared at Meyercar, who remembered that when he first entered the hall, Alfonso greeted him at the door and led him into the hall; A lot of people are already waiting there. At that time, she had the idea that this was a terrible person with a lot of energy.

Meyer Kar shook hands politely with everyone present. Even after meeting his father, of course, he ignored himself from beginning to end.

If Hung asks me what I look like. Is not a very "axis" person. I will answer "yes" in the affirmative. Sara thought. She's on a person's body. Even in my father's body, I never felt so aggressive. Actually, Nathan doesn't look amazing. When he meets and greets people, he always looks amiable, simple and relaxed.

"But I've heard that some of you here today are engaged in 'dangerous business.'" As if in response to Alfonso's words, Meyer also emphasized the term "dangerous business".

"I wonder what you heard?" Alfonso asked, "Who is doing the dangerous business?" ”

"What happened recently in Japan. I think you've all heard about it. "There are people who are supporting this war. He looked at Alfonso and then at Nathan, "I remember you said that you would not give a penny to the people who made the war, but now, there are people in our family who are giving money to the people who make the war, do you think this behavior is tolerated?" ”

"I want you to make it clearer who is making the war and who is throwing money at the warmakers. Meyer Carr. Alfonso noticed the coldness of Meyercar's gaze as he turned to Nathan, and was very dissatisfied. replied coldly.

In James? After the death of Rothschild, the division of the Rothchild family has been inevitable - the family members of the major European countries have set up their own doors, the greater power is Britain, France, and Germany, and because of the Franco-Prussian War, the two families of Britain and France are very close, it can be said that they are allies, and the German family branch is naturally very dissatisfied, as the head of the German family, Meyer Carr has been trying his best to win over the families of Italy and Austria-Hungary to confront it, And wanted to break up the alliance between the English family headed by Nathan and the French family led by Alfonso.

"Okay, I'll be clear." Meyer Karl also sneered.

"Everyone already knows about the ongoing civil war in Japan, and some people say that this war is a war between the Japanese government and the general named Saigo Takamori, but in fact, it is a war between the cadres and the Japanese government."

"You're getting out of bounds, Meyerkar." Nathan smiled, but was unusually wary.

"I'm telling the truth." Meyer Karl stared at Nathan, "This Qianguo is the actual commander of the rebel army gathered in the name of Saigo Takamori, his name is Lin Yiqing, and he is the younger brother of the late Lin Yizhe, the naval minister of the Qianguo. ”

Hearing Meyer Karl say Lin Yizhe's name, some people actually held their breath.

People were very impressed by this young minister, who had visited various European countries as a special envoy of the Emperor of Qianguo.

"I remember, Lionel, you and that Minister Lin Yizhe should be considered relatives." Mayer Kar glanced at Sara and said in a mocking tone, "Your daughter is married to a Qianguo merchant surnamed Chen, and the wife of Minister Lin Yizhe is the same clan as this Mr. Chen, that is to say, the maker of the Japanese war, Lin Yiqing, is also related to you, am I right?" ”

"When Mr. Lin Yizhe was alive, he did not say that he had such a younger brother." "We've never heard of it either. ”

"Mr. Lin Yizhe has such a younger brother, and they are twin brothers, who look exactly the same." Meyer Cal said, holding up two copperplate portraits cut out of the newspaper.

After seeing the newspaper clippings, some people actually let out an exclamation.

"It's just your speculation, Meyerkar, and although they look alike, there's no evidence that they're brothers." Alfonso said.

"However, our esteemed Earl Nathan and his daughter, who is married to a Qianguo man, are supporting this Mr. Lin Yiqing with money to wage war in Japan." Meyer finally showed his cards.

"You're talking nonsense, Meyerkar." Although Nathan's heart was shocked, there was no expression on his face, "You insist that this person is our relative, and that we are supporting him with money, I really don't know what you are based on to say such things!" You know, back then, you were a strong advocate for supporting the Kingdom of Prussia in waging war! Say that a united Germany will bring great benefits to the family, and what will be the result? ”

Hearing Nathan mention the past, Meyer Kar just sneered: "The choice I made on behalf of the Frankfurt family back then was extremely correct, but unfortunately because of your opposition, I didn't get the expected benefits, but a unified and powerful Germany is the umbrella of the Frankfurt family." Will the Qianguo people you support become your protective umbrella? Or will they be able to help you realize that ridiculous 'Jerusalem of the East'? ”

"The 'Jerusalem of the East' plan is not ridiculous." Alfonso said coldly, "It's ridiculous to think of Germany as Jerusalem." ”

"Well, we're not here to discuss Jerusalem today." Meyer Karl waved his hand, leaned back against the back of his chair, and said casually, "I want to know, what exactly do you want to do in Japan?" How big is the stake? The Frankfurt family can also join if desired. ”

"No one supported Japan's war." "I don't know what you've heard, Uncle Mayerkar, but it's impossible for us to support either side that is at war in Japan, especially now that the Russians are involved in the war with Japan. (To be continued......)

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