Chapter 36: Disillusionment

Wang Feng and Alice chatted without a match, Wen Xian basically didn't speak, but walked all the way to see all the way, but Yang Shuijiao was bored and depressed, kicking the stones all the way, and finally, the North Wangfu finally appeared in front of him.

Yang Shuijiao breathed a sigh of relief and pulled Wang Feng: "It's inconvenient for me to go in, you can take those ghosts by yourself." ”

Wang Feng nodded: "Miss Shuijiao, we may not see each other for a long time, you have to take care of yourself, you have to take care of yourself." ”

"You're going to come back alive too." Yang Shuijiao's heartstrings trembled suddenly, and she looked at Wang Feng deeply, then turned over and galloped away.

Wang Feng welcomed Wen Xian and his party into the Beiwang Mansion.

Wei Changhui is 6,000 years old, Yang Xiuqing is 9,000 years old, according to the law, the mansion is slightly smaller, but when it comes to luxury, it is not inferior to Yang Xiuqing, although many buildings have not yet been completed, but they also shocked Wen Xian and Alice, along the way, the pavilions and pavilions are overlapped, dotted with garden sketches everywhere, a bunch of dressed queens in the east, a group of people in the west are walking at various crossings, or chanting poems, and some are tuning the piano and singing softly, which is obviously deliberately arranged by Wei Changhui to show off himself.

Wang Feng secretly said that Wen Xian was coming on behalf of the British government, and his opinion directly determined Britain's attitude towards the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, because of the existence of the "Treaty of Nanjing", and the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, including Wang Feng himself, also opposed the "Nanjing Treaty", so he did not expect to obtain British support, but hoped to get Wen Xian's sympathy, a few kind words, and at the same time to facilitate the introduction of weapons, ammunition and technology.

In addition to serving as the Governor of Hong Kong, Bonham also served as Minister Plenipotentiary and Director of Commerce in China, and he had a lot of power at hand, and his work experience in the British overseas colonies in the past ten years earned him a reputation for being pragmatic, not exaggerated, and considerate of the people's feelings.

Sure enough, Wen Xian's brows tightened more and more, and Alice couldn't help but ask: "Wang Feng, I remember that you told me and my uncle that the purpose of your military control was because of the shortage of materials and had to do it, but now please explain to me why this Northern King's palace is so luxurious?" Is it true that regulation is aimed at exploiting people? ”

Alice's question was very sharp, and her green eyes were full of contempt and anger from being deceived, because Wang Feng was beautifying the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom all the way, focusing on being oppressed and enslaved by the Qing Dynasty, and he couldn't bear it before he rose up, and introduced the bloody history of Yangzhou Ten Days, Jiading Three Massacres, Text ~~ Prison and so on.

Wang Feng's goal is to link the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom with justice, and gain the sympathy and support of progressive forces in the world, and sure enough, Alice is simply filled with righteous indignation, how many people is there in Britain? What is the population of Europe? The Qing court slaughtered hundreds of millions of Han people!

You must know that in Europe at the same time, it was not only the capitalists who frantically exploited the workers, nor did the great powers fight to seize the colonies, but also a considerable number of progressive forces with a sense of justice, otherwise, it would be impossible for the utopian socialist experiment to blossom everywhere in Europe and the United States.

Wang Feng sighed secretly, helplessly: "Miss Alice, Mr. Wen Xian, man is the most complex animal, which nation has all kinds of people, we have more than 300 million people in China, and have been enslaved by the Manchurians for more than two hundred years, the despicability of human nature, the complexity of the situation is far beyond Europe, as far as you can see, the people in power are indeed corrupt to the point of outrageous, but the majority of us Chinese, still yearn for freedom, democracy, justice and peace, if you have enough time, I hope you go to the grassroots level a little bit more, so that you may be able to get more comprehensive information. ”

Wen Xian nodded and said noncommittally: "Mr. Wang Feng, you are a frank person and a different Chinese, I am very pleasant to communicate with you, please take us in." ”

"Thank you, please!" Wang Feng smiled slightly and continued to lead the way.

In the palatial hall, Wei Changhui and Shi Dakai sat in the main and secondary seats, and when they saw Wang Feng leading four foreigners in, they immediately got up to greet them.

Wang Feng said: "The last general will see the North King Wing King, these people are"

Wang Feng introduced a pass in Chinese and English, for English, in addition to being able to barely hear their respective names, Wei Changhui and Shi Dakai were confused, Shi Dakai was a little surprised, obviously did not expect Wang Feng to really speak fluent English, but Wei Changhui's face sank, and he was very dissatisfied with Wang Feng calling his name.

Shi Dakai glanced over and said, "Please sit down." ”

Wang Feng beckoned Alice and Wen Xian to sit down, due to the language barrier, it was very awkward to rely on Wang Feng's translation to make polite plays, so Wen Xian played his pragmatic style and directly asked Wei Shi and his attitude towards the "Nanjing Treaty".

Wei Changhui and Shi Dakai both said they did not admit it, and warned the British not to sell opium ~~ in the Taiping military-controlled area, but welcomed normal trade activities.

The talks didn't last long, and after learning about the attitude of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Wen Xian was about to leave, but Wang Feng suddenly asked: "Mr. Wen Xian, you represent the British government, and the Northern King and the Wing King can represent my Taiping Heavenly Kingdom government, can you sign a memorandum between you?" Preparations are made for the formal establishment of diplomatic relations in the future. ”

"Huh?" Wen Xian's eyes narrowed, he looked at Wang Feng deeply, and said: "I'm sorry, my mission on this trip is only to understand the situation, and I have not been authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to sign the Hope Record, but I will reflect your suggestions truthfully." ”

"Thank you~~" Wang Feng looked a little disappointed.

If the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom can establish diplomatic relations with Britain, then unless war is officially declared, it is impossible for Britain to openly unite with the Qing court to encircle and suppress the Taiping Army, and then affect the rest of the powers, which is undoubtedly extremely beneficial for the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom to obtain international living space, but Wen Xian is very ghostly, and he can see through Wang Feng's mind at a glance.

Wen Xian gave Alice a look, then stood up, and said expressionlessly: "That's it for this time, Mr. Wang Feng, I hope to see you again." ”

Wang Feng expressed to Wei Changhui and Shi Dakai that Wen Xian wanted to leave, and the two also stood up and sent Wen Xian and the others out of the mansion.

Seeing the four backs drifting away, Wei Changhui turned his head and asked in a deep voice, "Wang Feng, what did you say to Yingyi in private?" ”

"King of the North, King Ji, that's it" Wang Feng truthfully stated his intention to establish diplomatic relations with Britain, and analyzed the benefits in detail.

"Hmm~~" Wei Changhui's face softened slightly, nodded and said, "Don't make claims in the future, remember to report first, you know?" ”

Wang Feng arched his hand: "The last general remembers the warning of the North King, if there is nothing else, then the last general will also retire." ”

"Go!" Wei Changhui waved his hand.

Wang Feng gave a salute, turned over and left.

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