In Tianjin, the camp of the Eight-Nation Alliance, although the Japanese army was still continuously transported by the navies of various countries from the sea, even other countries did not have absolute confidence that they would be able to defeat the Taiwan army. After all, the Taiwanese army is also too powerful in firepower, and they are not opponents at all. In the face of this kind of tyrant tactics, even the British have no good way, so Seymour also began to hold a meeting to discuss, and then prepare to have a discussion about who should play next.

"Who's going to play this time? The Americans' new tactics do not work best, but instead steal chickens and rice. And the so-called ninjas sent by Japan attacked their logistics transit station, and as a result, the ninjas are gone, and it seems that they are all more than lucky. So, who are we going to play next? The Russian army is still in the process of moving to the Far East, and it cannot be counted on for the time being. Next, our frontal army does not have an advantage, and the people of Tianjin have also been taken away by the Taiwanese, so what should we do? Who has the means, and who will play next? Seymour asked.

And the American Jared immediately sarcastically said: "Who said that once the ninjas go to war, it can completely cut off the supply lines of the Taiwanese army, and then we can gain a huge advantage?" But now that the supply lines have not been broken, your ninja is gone forever, so you are such elite ninjas! ”

And Oyama Iwa's face was like dirt, because he sent ninjas to fight, but he didn't expect that none of the ninjas would come back, and this time it was really a heavy loss. However, Dashanyan also knows a problem from then on, that is, the so-called Ryokara Long installed in Taiwan's attendant room, which is no longer reliable. This Ryokari was either arrested and rebelled, or he was deliberately known in advance by the Taiwan side and deliberately gave them a counter-plot.

In short, in either case, the Ryokara is no longer reliable. This made him very depressed. It's a good card, and that's the case.

"What about you? Isn't your new tactic also stealing chickens and rice, and losing 10,000 people? This time we Japanese went to war, so it's your turn to be Americans! Akashi Genjiro also said.

But Jared immediately cried: "We Americans have just lost tens of thousands of people, and we have already suffered heavy losses, and we Americans will not be able to fight without a period of rest." And also. Since we are an eight-nation coalition this time, we can't just fight the Americans and the Japanese, right? Don't you countries have some responsibilities? Lieutenant General Seymour, you can't take sides with you British, it's your turn to fight, right? ”

But Seymour said, "It's not yet time for us to go to war with the British!" ”

"Lieutenant General Seymour, what do you mean by that? Aren't you British part of the Eight-Nation Alliance? You British people are one life, and the people of our allied forces are not people? Why do you want Japan and the United States to come out and not shoot a single shot? "Akashi Genjiro is a rare time to stand with Jared this time to force the British.

But Seymour was still saying, "It's not yet time for us to go to war with the British!" ”

"General Seymour, you are the commander-in-chief of our Eight-Nation Alliance, you want a bowl of water! You said it. In this battle, except for Italy and Austria-Hungary, which were responsible for making up the numbers, the armies of other countries had to fight, and no one wanted to avoid it. Could it be that we Americans and Japanese have suffered great losses, and you British are embarrassed to watch here? Akashi Genjiro said.

Seymour thought for a moment and said, "I originally wanted to keep it a secret, but since everyone is like this, then I'll reveal some information a little!" ”

"What's the news?" Genjiro Akashi said.

"The Qing Dynasty in China. Someone has been sent to contact me! I have received a letter from the Empress Dowager from a secret envoy of the Qing court, and I hope that we can cooperate with them. Defeat Taiwan together, and then allow them to regain power. When the time comes, everyone's conditions will be easy to say. The Russians want territory, which can be negotiated step by step. And the Americans want to open the market, and this and that Queen Mother Lafayette has already agreed to open the market on a larger scale. And give Americans tax exemptions. And what the Japanese wanted, the Qing court would also implement it in accordance with the agreement after the First Sino-Japanese War, Taiwan would belong to Japan, and then the compensation would be paid to Japan with interest. Seymour said.

Akashi Genjiro immediately asked with concern: "What's going on here, those empress dowagers and royal families of the Manchu court." Aren't they all blocked by Taiwanese people, how can they send handwritten letters? ”

"Hehe, as an empire that has ruled for hundreds of years, there is always a way for him. So, although I don't know how this letter was delivered, I think they should have a way. It's nothing more than what kind of authenticity, what various methods to send out. I kind of know that the Manchu court is ready to return to the Northeast at any time, and they are very unsafe in China, so they must have a lot of precautions. So it's possible to keep a few tunnels in the palace! Seymour said.

However, Akashi Motojiro immediately poured cold water and said, "But what's the use of this?" If we can't defeat Taiwan, then we won't be of any use, and even if they promise us this, if we can't defeat Taiwan, it's all useless. If we have the ability to defeat Taiwan, do we still need them? So, is this epistle too redundant? ”

"Well, you can't say that. In this letter, it is said that now the Wang Guorui in Taiwan has put the headquarters in the capital, and then they are naturally in the territory of the Manchu court. After all, this capital was the capital of the Manchu court for hundreds of years, and their influence in this capital was very huge. Don't look at the fact that they are besieged by Wang Guorui's army now, but they still have a lot of ways. They said that they would find an opportunity to assassinate this Wang Guorui at that time, and when Wang Guorui died, then these Taiwanese troops would be leaderless, and it would inevitably enter a state of struggle for power and profit. At that time, it will be our chance, we can take the opportunity to attack the Taiwanese army, and then victory is just around the corner! Seymour said.

"What? Assassinate Wang Guorui? How to assassinate? Genjiro Akashi asked.

Akashi Genjiro immediately asked with concern, because since he knew that this Wang Guorui was going to be assassinated, of course he wanted to find a way to find out how the Manchu Qing planned to assassinate him. You must inquire clearly, and then let Wang Guorui prepare to avoid being assassinated.

"I don't know how the Manchu court will assassinate, and they don't mention it in their letters, they should have their methods. I don't know the specifics, but after all, Beijing has been their capital for hundreds of years, and their influence is very great, and it is not comparable to Taiwan when they first came. Therefore, the hundred-legged insects die but do not stiffen, they still have their way. Seymour said.

Akashi Genjiro was a little disappointed, he couldn't find out how the Manchu court planned to assassinate Wang Guorui, but it was good to be able to find out the rough plan.

In the palace, the Empress Dowager Cixi looked at the eight dishes and one soup in front of her, and then silently put down the chopsticks.

"These pig foods, actually give these to the mourning family!" Cixi said very unhappily.

In the past, Cixi used to eat the income of more than 60 families for a year, but now she can only come here to eat eight dishes and one soup with four meats, four vegetables and one soup, and still share it with ten people, which makes Cixi feel insulted.

"Queen Mother, do you still think you are still the Queen Mother! Now that you're just a captive of our Taiwanese king, it's good that you're able to eat this. In other words, our ordinary soldiers are just one meal with one meat and two vegetarian vegetables, and at most a bowl of egg drop soup, you nobles in the palace eat much better than our officers and soldiers, you should be content. A captain officer in charge of guarding them said.

And that Cixi's face was very dark, and it was obvious that these "little" captains dared to be so rude to her, a queen mother, which made her extremely angry. And looking at the captain who had gradually left, Cixi clenched her fists.

"Hmph, my Qing Dynasty will not lose the country, you will be punished sooner or later. After Wang Guorui's traitor is dead, I will also clean you up, and at that time, I must skin you, a slut, and eat meat, so that you know the fate of offending the mourning family. Cixi said angrily.

However, Cixi didn't know that her plan had already been known to Wang Guorui. Cixi cleverly sent a letter to the Eight-Nation Alliance, but she didn't expect that there was a traitor of Wang Guorui in the high-level of the Eight-Nation Alliance, so her plan was also exposed.

"Little Plum!" Cixi said immediately.

"Queen Mother, the slave is here!" Li Lianying said.

"Are you ready?" Cixi asked.

Li Lianying immediately said: "Queen Mother, after all, my Qing Dynasty is orthodox in the world, as long as the Queen Mother is not stingy with official titles, there are still countless people who are willing to serve the Queen Mother." Therefore, we have already made preliminary contacts, especially Zheng Zhicai, a tyrant in the east of our capital, who controls many forces in our capital. Zheng Zhicai was actually supported by my Qing Dynasty back then, and if I fell in the Qing Dynasty, he would not have any good results. He has always wanted to be an official, and if the Queen Mother is willing to give him a certain official position this time, then he will definitely contribute to my Daqing. ”

"Okay, if he can do his best to contribute to my Qing Dynasty and save the fortunes of the Qing Dynasty, the mourning family will definitely not be stingy with rewards. Even, the Admiral of Yipin, the mourning family will give it to him! Go tell him! Cixi said.

"Wow!" Li Lianying replied immediately. (To be continued......)