Chapter 228: Joining the Crimean War
Fu Shanxiang came to Li Yunzhong, looked at the Ai Lang who was in a god, was excited, and said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, the concubine has finished singing, do you want to sing it again?" ”
After being shaken twice, Li Yunzhong came back to his senses, looked at Fu Shanxiang in shock, and asked, "Who taught you this song?" Where is he now? ”
This is obviously a popular song in later generations, and it is also one of Zhao Yali's favorite songs in the previous life, even if he implements a new policy and innovates culture, no one will create an identical tune, is there anyone else who has crossed over besides him?
Fu Shanxiang frowned, turned around and said angrily: "It turns out that the emperor doesn't like to listen to the concubines sing, and the concubines forget." ”
Su Sanniang saw that Li Yunzhong looked quite anxious, and said to Fu Shanxiang: "Sister, don't be petty, answer the emperor's question quickly." ”
Fu Shanxiang pouted and said: "This song was learned by the concubine from the newspaper, the name of the newspaper is "Shanghai Literature and Art News", and it is full of poems and songs, as well as tunes!" ”
Li Yunzhong thought about it carefully, made sure that he had not written such a song, and asked, "Do you know who the author is?" Where are the people? Is he still in Shanghai? ”
Fu Shanxiang said: "The concubine also inquired, this newspaper is run by Mrs. Zhao, and the gossip says that she has an unclear relationship with Zhou Lichun, the mayor of Shanghai. ”
Li Yunzhong muttered to himself, "Mrs. Zhao...... Mrs. Zhao...... Could it be Zhao Yali? No! ”
Su Sanniang and the others looked at Li Yunzhong with concern, not understanding what was wrong with him.
Fu Shanxiang came back to his senses, had an idea, and immediately smiled: "Does the emperor want to meet this Mrs. Zhao?" The concubines have also admired her for a long time. If the emperor plans to go to Shanghai, he must bring his concubines with him. ”
Su Sanniang and Hong Xuanjiao glanced at each other. They nodded to each other and said in unison: "The concubine also wants to see this Mrs. Zhao in Shanghai." ”
Xu Yuexiang jumped in front of Li Yunzhong. said: "Husband, I will also go." ”
Li Yunzhong put away his memories, saw their expectant eyes, felt comfortable, and said with a smile: "It's rare for several ladies to ask for one thing at the same time, okay!" I'll take you to Shanghai, but don't mess around. ”
Su Sanniang said: "When does the emperor plan to go, and how long does he plan to stay in Shanghai?" ”
"Sanniang really deserves to be the queen!" Li Yunzhong thought for a while, and then said, "Since the ladies are happy. Then it will be set for a month for the time being, and the day after tomorrow will be a court meeting, and I am tired of Meng Sheng, so I will leave tomorrow, and you should go and pack your things. ”
On June 4, 1854, Li Yunzhong took four wives, a secretary, and several ministers to start a trip to Shanghai in the name of inspection.
When Li Yunzhong and his entourage arrived at the train station, Hong Renji hurried over and reported: "Your Majesty, Western ministers Bao Ling, Burbulon and others ask to see you. ”
"Let them wait. Let's just say I don't have time. "When the Crimean War began, Li Yunzhong had no fear of Britain and France, and he heard that Britain had already recruited more than 100,000 troops to participate in the war, so how could he still have the energy to care about the Far East. He did not take the opportunity to recover Hong Kong, but gave them a lot of face.
Hong Renji's face was embarrassed, and he said hesitantly: "Bao Ling said that there is an important matter to discuss, will the emperor see it?" ”
Li Yunzhong stopped. Turning around, he asked, "What's important?" ”
Hong Renji said: "It's about Russia, specific details." Weichen also didn't know, but the British minister Bao Ling and the French minister Bourblon looked very anxious. has been urging Weichen. ”
Li Yunzhong pointed to the train that stopped in front of him, and said to Hong Renji: "If they are sincere, they can get on the train, I will listen to them, if they are not sincere, let them go back, and wait until I come back from Shanghai to meet them." ”
Hong Renji said with a smile: "Westerners value profit over righteousness, they will definitely catch up." ”
"Knock knock...... Woo! The train made a terrible sound, departing from Nanjing Station, thinking of heading south.
Li Yunzhong's face was ugly, but Bao Ling, Burbulon and the others felt good, and they were talking in a whisper while sipping red wine.
After the train moved at a constant speed, Bao Ling and Burbulon sat opposite Li Yunzhong, and raised their glasses together: "Cheers to the capture of Beijing by His Majesty!" ”
Li Yunzhong had to return a glass and asked, "I don't know what important things the two gentlemen have?" I...... Ahem, I've heard you've just come back from Shanghai. ”
Bao Ling is not used to this way of talking, in Hong Kong, the Chinese are respectful to him, how can there be such a condescending attitude, forced to smile: "Your Majesty has won a decisive victory in this war, I think the Han government is already the only legitimate government of China, and the Qing State has become a rogue coward, so this matter can only be discussed with His Majesty." ”
Li Yunzhong shook the cup in his hand and said with a smile: "But about the Crimean War? I heard that you Russia has declared war on your two countries, this is a huge and resource-rich country, you must have a headache! ”
Bao Ling heard that Li Yun was gloating, and did not reply with a gloomy face.
Burblon vomited bitterness, and then Li Yunzhong's words continued: "You are right, we underestimated Russia's determination, Nikolai actually wanted to fight a full-scale war, and mobilized millions of people to participate in the war, although they fought some victories, but the final victory must belong to us." ”
Li Yun Center in the big music, hit! Beat! Fight hard, it's best to lose both, it seems that I have to add fire to them, remember that the Crimean War was the defeat of the Russian side, support them first, and then take advantage of the fire to rob!
Li Yunzhong held back his excitement and pretended to be indifferent and asked, "I wonder if the two ministers have any suggestions?" Do you want to persuade China to enter the war! ”
Bao Ling showed a smile and replied: "Your Majesty is right, the Russian Empire arbitrarily encircles land in the northeast region of your country, this is your best chance to regain the lost territory, as long as you join the coalition and declare war on Russia, we will recognize that these lands belong to China, and after the war, this will be included in the armistice treaty." ”
Li Yunzhong was noncommittal, Lao Tzu still wanted to occupy Siberia, thinking of this, Li Yunzhong asked tentatively: "In the Yuan Dynasty, the entire Siberian region belonged to China, this is the Chinese territory forcibly occupied by Russia, if Siberia is returned to China, I think I can join this war." ”
Bao Ling stayed in China for many years, familiar with the history of the Yuan Dynasty, which was called the Yellow Peril in that period of history in Europe, and the whole of Europe trembled under the iron horses of the Mongols, thinking: According to your calculations, half of Europe belongs to China, so why should we join this war.
Bourblon was not stupid either, and replied: "No, Russia will not agree, and if we do this, we in France will have a mortal enmity with the Russian Empire, which is not in the interests of France." ”
Bao Ling decided not to delay any longer, and said the domestic order: "China sent 100,000 troops to attack Moscow from the Xinjiang region to force Russia to surrender, and after the war, Russia will compensate China for all its expenses and return to the territory occupied in the northeast. ”
Li Yun immediately denied it in the center, and secretly scolded: The foreign devils are uneasy and kind, and they asked the Han army to attack Moscow, isn't this going to send them to death, Russia is also an industrial country, and the enemy country invades, and hundreds of thousands of people can be conscripted into an army at will, Britain and France are clearly doing this to let the Han country take advantage of the fire for them, whether they fail or succeed, it is beneficial and harmless to them, if I agree, I will become the first fool in the world.
Seeing that Li Yunzhong was not as happy as expected, Bourblon promised: "As long as China enters the war, it is easy to say anything, as long as it is within our tolerance, you can bring it up." ”
Li Yunzhong groaned, there are advantages to participating in the war, participating in the war can be active among the European powers, improve the international status, anyway, Russia will be defeated, and then you can share the fruits of victory just by waving the flag and shouting in the rear, and when the defeat of Russia is decided, there is still an excuse to attack Siberia, and then Britain and France will be involved, if you refuse to participate in the war, of course you will be isolated, but I am afraid that when the time comes, Britain and France will obstruct the attack on Siberia.
Bao Ling said solemnly: "Don't hide it from Your Majesty, European countries generally support the coalition forces, Russia is doomed to defeat from the day the war was declared, your joining only makes this day come earlier, and, according to the news we inquired, many Russian soldiers and horses are stationed in the northeast, nominally to protect the rule of the Qing State in the northeast, I think Your Majesty will not believe this excuse." (To be continued......)
PS:Please forgive me.,The last few chapters,The words are rarely checked after the code.,Just take a cursory look.,Please forgive me for typos.