When Zhao Guanhou returned to the Qingwang Mansion, it was already the next morning, and when he returned to the palace, Mrs. Jensen was also in the mansion, talking to Yuqing. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 Info saw him come back, and several women greeted him together. Jensen's nose was very smart, and he sniffed at Zhao Guanhou's body

"This is the smell of Cape's perfume, and the perfume used by this woman is just right, not too strong, but also tempting a man. It seems that the card game of the Aoki Mansion is very well prepared, and all kinds of needs are well prepared. ”

Zhao Guanhou smiled bitterly, "Okay, don't make fun of me." It's good that you're here, I still don't understand what I mean, how many mercenaries are coming? What about the situation in Jinmen? ”

When Dong Jun went to Jinmen to withdraw money, Jensen understood that Zhao Guanhou was letting him enter Beijing to meet him. Through the dispatch of Jensen and several other foreign firms, more and more rice and grain have been transported from overseas, the supply of foreign soldiers is complete, the market grain prices have also tended to be flat, and the city as a whole is changing in a good direction.

For the sake of maintaining order and ensuring supplies, the foreigners did not want chaos in the rear, so they did not resist the restoration of law and order and the stability of society, and would support them within their ability. With this force, coupled with the temporary management charter formulated by Zhao Guanhou, the order of the entire city has basically returned to normal. The new laws, including the Health Law and the Provisional Public Security Law, are more advanced than the original rules and regulations of the Jin Kingdom, and some of the systems are even applauded by foreigners and are willing to learn from them.

As the powerful of these foreigners pay more and more attention to the Metropolitan Yamen, even if the military of various countries wants to interfere with the Metropolitan Yamen, they must consider the influence and pressure. Meng Siyuan and the others were very attentive to the Dutong Yamen, and under their control, the entire Yamen operated normally, and maintained a balance within the scope of their ability. It will neither anger the foreigners, nor will it harm the people too much.

Hearing these news, Zhao Guanhou breathed a sigh of relief, his strategy in Jinmen was not completely ineffective, and he could finally save a little more vitality.

Jensen added: "Tieler's troops are advancing towards the capital, and there are about two regiments of mobilized troops. However, the coalition command had already given them an order, requiring the Tiele troops to strictly guard their defensive positions and not to enter the capital at will. Other countries are also putting pressure on Tieler, and this time Tieler's troops are unlikely to enter Beijing with great fanfare, but it is not ruled out that a small force will enter the capital and retaliate against you. In short, for you who made them lose face, Tiele people will not let go. ”

Zhao Guanhou smiled slightly, "It's best for them to enter Beijing, if they don't come, how can I sing my drama." Yuqing, Cuiyu, come here, I have something to tell you. ”

The four of them discussed secretly in the room for a long time, and Yuqing sneered a few times, "Interesting, Fusang people are a good way to play, and they can actually use this method." You're doing a good job this time. is like this kind of cheap goods, she should be eaten and wiped clean and not admitted, so that she will regret it. She still dares to instigate you to rebel, wait until the future, and see how I clean her up! Let's talk ugly about the front, even if you marry an Oriental woman and come back, you are not allowed to be the emperor! ”

"I definitely won't want to be an emperor, there are a few of you, I won't change it if I give me an emperor."

The four of them laughed for a while, and Jensen said: "I came this time, in fact, I was also entrusted by Tiele to discuss the exchange of prisoners as an intermediary. The Tiele captives that you have in your possession, Tiele wants to be released. The ransom payable by each captive will be deducted from future indemnities. The exact amount of ransom will need to be coordinated. ”

"Tiele hired you, and the price is not small, right?"

Jenson smiled, "They ordered a batch of hand-held ammunition from me, but I won't deliver it to them anytime soon." In addition, I have applied for patent protection for hand bombs and mines, and they want to produce them, and they have to pay for them. This time, I was also talking about this issue, and by the way, I was asked to be the coordinator. As for Tieler, it was Oleg, the counselor of the legation, who came forward to negotiate this matter with you, but he was afraid that he would not be able to talk about it, so he asked me to come forward. This face, you have to do it for me, only let me negotiate in this matter, I can help you with other things. ”

"Of course, this is very correct, but I still have to have some conditions, in short, within these two days, I want to meet him, negotiate the conditions with him, and people will naturally be released."

Seeing that he had promised happily, Jenson disappeared at all, and asked, "The reporter I found for you seems to be very effective, I saw the report." I bet more journalists will reach out to you soon to do the work for you. You know, this war is actually very boring, there are not many news points to be found, and the reporters are going crazy. Your presence has given them something to write about, and they are now praying for you at home. ”

"Let's talk about the reporter later, I invited you to Beijing this time because I have a very important matter to ask you for help. I want you to use your commercial influence to visit merchants from all over the world and reason with them. What is the source of such a large amount of reparations? Customs duties, commercial taxes, and then there are taxes and salt taxes. Most of them are on the common people, and if the people are poor and the silver is flowing out, China's economy will not be in a recession, and then the profits of merchants will inevitably decline. Because our purchasing power has decreased, they can't sell their goods. Therefore, the large indemnity is actually a tax levied by the governments of various governments on merchants who trade with China, but it has changed from a direct tax to an indirect tax. And these taxes are not paid to the national government, but indirectly to foreigners, of whom Tiele and Prussia are the majority, and this does you merchants no good. ”

"But reparations are imperative."

"I know, but the numbers are controversial in the first place, and the sky-high price is demanded to pay back on the spot, and the emperor's words can still be discounted, let alone negotiating. The calculation of 450 trillion is one tael per person in the whole country, which is unreasonable, and I won't talk to you about it. I'm just talking about payment methods, which can be more flexible. For example, why don't the reparations to Belgium turn into asking the country to help you set up a tram company? From rails to poles to locomotives, Belgian products are purchased, and the workers are paid by the gold country, and in terms of shares, you can count a part of the gold people as compensation. In other countries, the payment of reparations could include the construction of railways and mines, rather than the direct plundering of silver. These are more beneficial things, and we should take a longer view. Besides, if you pay you the money, where is the interest of your merchants? In this way, you will be profitable. ”

Jensen nodded, "If it's like what you said, it's not impossible to consider, I can go and visit a few business friends, and we will negotiate a clause that is beneficial to everyone, so that the treaty will be more flexible." My dear, after I've done this, what about my profits? ”

"Needless to say? Although the indemnity is reduced, it is not that it will not be compensated, how can the court be rich. Maguan's old debts have not been paid off, and now he has to borrow new debts. At that time, Warby Bank can be used as the main lending bank, and just customs supervision, right of way escrow and mines will be enough for you to make a lot of money. How could I make you suffer. ”

Yuqing said: "You two, it doesn't matter if you flirt and scold, but in front of me, you will discuss how to calculate the court, is this appropriate?" ”

Jensen smiled, "Shigege, if Lord Qing hears this, there must be objections." I am afraid that he will sell more than the crown marquis. Therefore, it is most appropriate to discuss this deal in the Qingwang Mansion. In fact, the crown marquis is doing everything he can to get a small indemnity for your country, which deserves to be rewarded. ”

Zhao Guanhou also said: "That's right, this must be rewarded, Yuqing, don't leave tonight......"

Yuqing flashed outwards and pushed Cuiyu into his arms, "Stay here tonight, I'm going back to my room and sleep by myself." I will not listen to you, lest I be condemned to unfaithfulness and unrighteousness. ”

By the time Yuqing went out, Jensen's eyes had become hot, she didn't mind the three of them walking together, especially after being separated from Zhao Guanhou for a long time, the torment was terrible, and there were countless things to say between the two. Zhao Guanhou asked at this time: "Those mercenaries, did you bring what I wanted?" ”

"Of course, half a carriage is loaded, but I don't know, the war is over, what else do you want to do with this. Also, What is the use of the piano string you want? Do you want to play the piano? ”

"Naturally, there are some uses, but when you get in, you have to be secretive so that no one finds out. Anyway, my father-in-law has a good habit of receiving gifts from foreign friends, so you can say that it is an antique for him. ”

"My dear, I think, why are you laughing dangerously?"

"It's nothing, it's just a little bit of the old feeling. To be honest, it's been a long time since I've done something so exciting, I'm really a little excited right now, Jade, you're coming, I'll feed you two tonight. ”

The next day, Zhao Guanhou first went to the telegraph office to send a telegram to Shandong Xingzai, and within half an hour, the content of the telegram was obtained by the Aoki Mansion and circulated with Fukushima Yasuma and others. The above content is not too much, mainly to emphasize that there is no room for change in the terms of various countries, and if the treaty is not signed, the foreigners will not withdraw their troops for a day. And at the end, there are even more heavy words.

"The words referred to in the last paragraph of the article are categorical and cannot be debated. The mausoleum of the sect is in the hands of others, and the slightest word is about to be broken, and the opportunity for survival is not allowed to be sent, but only to appeal to the queen mother and the emperor to read the sect and the subjects, quickly cut off, and the telegram is to obey, and it is too urgent to be on call. ”

"He actually used the Zongmiao Sheji as a bargaining chip to negotiate, and it seems that he is indeed determined to go to our side. Major Yoko, this time I really made a great contribution. Komura Shoutaro stroked his palms and smiled, as a China expert, he naturally knew that such a heavy pen fell, Shandong was on that side, and it was estimated that there was no way to refuse, and this peace negotiation was reached, which was just a matter of time.

Fukushima Yasumasa said: "If this agent can be controlled for us, then he can be used for a long time. I heard that Wadsey was ready to release one-third of the military discipline, which was also related to Zhao Guanhou's negotiations. His relationship with Sai Jinhua is extraordinary, and Sai Jinhua can exert influence on Wadsey, we can't be indifferent, I will release the general military discipline, which can be regarded as giving him a little face. ”

Xiao Cun said: "I heard a piece of news, it seems that Wadsey has business dealings with Zhao Guanhou privately. Of course, this is a dishonorable matter, and it is not convenient to investigate too much, but in any case, it is very much in the interests of our country to unite with him and strike at the Tiele people now. When his troops repel the Tiele people outside the pass, that fertile land will become the territory of the empire. In order to achieve this purpose, some small sweetness, nothing, in the future, we can get more. ”

Aoki nodded, "I have ordered my subordinates to strengthen the intelligence work of Tiele, as for Yoko, her means are enough to make Zhao Guanhou obey her." ”

"And where is he now?"

"At the Legation of Albion, meet Sadaoyi. It was his job, and even on errands, he had to visit ministers from various countries. But Yoko has already proposed to him to eat the new Capet dim sum in Dongjiaomin Alley to see if he can do it. ”

Three p.m., inside the first floor.

Yoko was wearing pajamas, leaning on a large Western-style copper bed, her two smooth calves and fair slender feet exposed, and she kicked lightly and playfully. She was holding a piece of snack in her hand, and a smile appeared on her lips, it was exactly the capet cake she wanted. I just said it casually, and the man bought it back for himself, and it was really easy to control him.

At this time, Zhao Guanhou came out of the bathroom with a bath towel, looking at her calves with a spring breeze on his face, and his eyes showed greed. Yoko, on the other hand, made a shy expression, covered her chest with her hands and said, "No...... It really doesn't work anymore. You're too strong for me to handle you. ”

"But what then? As soon as I saw you, I couldn't help but want to. Zhao Guanhou said as he picked up her legs, while Yoko begged, "Please, let me rest, or I will be broken up by you." In this way, shall I find the girl who wiped your back for you? ”

"Isn't she here to work? I heard that he was a student and didn't do this. ”

Yoko smiled and said, "The husband is really bad, he inquired about this kind of thing so clearly, and said that there was no attempt?" Of course she doesn't do this, but if I give her a little sleeping pill, she'll be at the mercy of her husband. When I wake up, I'll give her another sum of money, and she'll be fine. ”

"Why are you so kind to me? My women, when they heard that I was looking for women, were like crazy, crying and fussing. No one has ever offered to help me find a woman. ”

Yoko said shyly, "Because they ...... I don't love you as much. In my heart, all your demands are correct, and I can only obey you and not make irresponsible comments about your decisions. You'll soon find out who really loves you. Come, lie down, I'll deal with that girl, and promise you'll be satisfied today. ”

Zhao Guanhou obediently lay beside her, grabbed her hand and said, "Yoko, you are so good." How can I repay you? What jewelry do you like, I'll buy it for you. ”

"No, I don't want jewelry, I just want you. You have many wives, and I just want you to be the best for me, and I can share you with them, and I won't be jealous, as long as you can make them accept me. Now, lie down and don't move, I'll help you deal with that woman, and whoever you like here in the future, tell me, I'll help you deal with them. Let me show you the means of your future wife."

As she spoke, she stood up, put on her kimono, and walked out, according to Aoki's arrangement, the second chess piece, and at this time it could be landed. Of course, Zhao Guanhou didn't know that the woman who was later sent to him as a sacrifice was actually Aoki Xuanjun's niece, Lieutenant Colonel Keiko Aoki, and her official rank was still above Yoko. The hook and bait have been swallowed, and Aoki can breathe a sigh of relief and not have to worry about the fish coming off. (To be continued.) )