On September 23, after Yang Hao personally presided over the memorial ceremony for the fallen soldiers, he left his mother's chatter as if he was running away, and took Song Yunsheng to Tianjin on the "Dongming".

The freighter berthed at the mouth of Dagu, and the group changed to a speedboat with its main guns unloaded, and arrived at the wharf of the US Concession along the Haihe River.

It was ten o'clock in the morning, and the wharf was crowded with people, and almost all the people who had friends and business dealings with him came. There are hundreds of heads and faces, lively and lively, and the scene is not small.

As soon as Yang Hao got off the springboard, a burst of warm applause thundered, Yan Fu strode over, clasped his hands and shook them vigorously, and said angrily: "Brother Xian is too risky this time, but it makes Brother Wei and the others worry for a while, but fortunately they are safe and sound." ”

Huo Yuanjia also came closer, his eyes were full of might, and he said with a happy face: "Mr. will have such a big operation next time, don't forget to bring your brother with you." Killing the enemy for the country is where we come in! ”

This clearly contradictory statement made Yan Fu couldn't help but glare at him fiercely, and said: "Don't make noise, you don't look at how many people he is responsible for now!" ”

Huo Yuanjia smiled and retreated to the back embarrassedly.

In the past few months, he has followed Yan Fu to read and learn the truth, comprehended many articles written by Yang Hao one by one, and patiently studied various progressive books according to a dictionary. Although he didn't say it explicitly, he still regarded Yan Fu as a division commander in private.

Reckless heroes like Zhan Liuye didn't dare to stand too far ahead, because there were more business tycoons, foreign bank managers, and ticket number shopkeepers. We're all waiting in the front row.

These people are undoubtedly partners who want to make a fortune.

In the beginning. He was very worried about Yang Hao taking people to fight. One is afraid that Boss Yang will suddenly hang up. Second, I am worried that I will suddenly get such a powerful weapon and ban it from the imperial court? The newspaper was sloppy, but it didn't last long.

But then the influx of deals made them immediately forget about their worries.

The true character of a businessman, as long as they are given enough profits, they are collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country, and they have to do what they should do - didn't the Jin merchants do that back then?

And the imperial court did not follow up for a long time, and when Pyongyang's merits in the first war were completed, the merchants who had eyes and hands knew the views of the imperial court.

At the very beginning. A group of Qingliu tried their best to persuade Emperor Guangxu to kill Yang Hao, and in their opinion, it was this scourge that caused all kinds of moths to lead the world to be so chaotic. As for how big the storm is because of this, they don't think about it. Death of someone else's child, they don't feel distressed.

Emperor Guangxu was not so easy to fool. Without Weng Tongyi watching from the side, this young emperor who wanted to make a great cause of Zhongxing was actually very pioneering. What he was more concerned about was how Yang Hao could make a group of guards and manage to fight the regular army face to face.

When it came to defending Pyongyang, Yang Hao personally led the escort team to fight bloody battles, and finally saved the face of the Qing Dynasty. After the newspaper publicity, Mr. Yang made a generous statement at the city gate. It resonated with countless young people and enthusiastic scholars.

At this moment, the potential rebel became an anti-Japanese hero. It's not that easy to go under the knife.

I don't know who gave the emperor a message, saying that Li Hongzhang was old and incompetent, and occupied the place to hinder the Qing Dynasty from keeping up with the pace of the foreign powers. If we can set up a young role model to fight against the stage, we may be able to open up the situation, sweep away the current gloomy atmosphere, and open up a new situation.

The imperialist party itself is not united, and there is no one in charge of the big move, and there is even more inconsistency.

The businessmen were smart, thinking that if Yang Hao was really promoted by the emperor and became a young upstart, their speculation could be regarded as the right way and hugged the right thigh!

Therefore, after the Battle of the Yellow Sea, after the Yang clan once again showed its strength, the heads of all walks of life gathered in Tianjin Wei secretly decided that they must seize this rare opportunity.

To be promoted, kill people and set fires to be recruited. They had no doubt that the young emperor would boldly appoint the young Yang Hao as a retainer. Young age? It doesn't matter, of course, extraordinary people have to take the lead in extraordinary times. Don't have braids? Tie a fake one and make do with it first. Besides, now that the emperor wants to innovate, he may cut his braids one day.

As for his background, who doesn't know that Yang Hao is an American college student? In the imperial court, the proper one is also treated as a fourth- or fifth-grade official. Besides, he has money in his hands, and it is easy to buy a alternate.

The more they think about it, the more they think it's like that. Today, everyone is crowded to greet them, just to make a good impression and prepare for a 100-fold return on investment in the future.

Yang Hao greeted them one by one with a spring breeze on his face, and returned to the concession like the stars holding the moon.

Now the first building has been unsealed, but it is a six-storey Western-style building. The steel skeleton, the cement prefabricated panels, the Roman columns and sculptures on the outside are all machine-machined. In this world, it can be built in three months, but now it seems to be fast.

This building served as the office building of the Yanhua Chamber of Commerce and the commercial bank.

Not to mention the next entertainment, I agreed to go to the Li Shunde Hotel in the British Concession for lunch. As soon as Yang Hao returned to the office, he saw Zhou Jianhao send a famous post with a stern expression, which was Li Hongzhang's!

With Li Zhongtang's distinguished status, he invited people to the next post, and there was a hint of weirdness in this matter.

Zhou Jianhao reacted fiercely to this, and even said with some excitement: "It is very likely that the old guy is aware of our intentions, and this is planning to set up a Hongmen banquet and let you throw yourself into the net." Sir, it's better not to go. ”

Yang Hao thought deeper, waved his hand and smiled: "He doesn't dare to do anything to me right now." One day I couldn't figure out the details of me, and one day I didn't settle the Japanese, Li Hongzhang couldn't make up his mind. Especially now that we are connected with so many forces, and tens of millions of transactions are involved, he does not dare to commit that public wrath. Hmph, without us, there is no place to repair his ship! ”

There is no need to say how bad the logistics of the Beiyang Naval Division are. The two docks of Lushun and Dagu, which can be maintained and repaired in name, can only do simple maintenance, and it has become a habit for ten years.

In this battle in the Yellow Sea, the superstructures of several capital ships were almost swept away and blown up, and the main guns, auxiliary guns, and even hull equipment were damaged. None of them can solve it. Buy now from the Germans. One is going to be hacked. Second, there is no time at all.

On the other hand, the Japanese consciously introduced shipbuilding technology and even artillery and ammunition technology from the very beginning. It is estimated that at this time, the less damaged ones are almost cleaned up.

There is such a gap between the two sides, Yang Haotong guò "Guowen Bao" has analyzed it early. Li Hongzhang is not stupid, and he will never risk his own foundation for taking care of his family. He must be able to understand the things that Yang Hao showed.

However, everything has to be prepared for what happens. Who knows if the conceited old man will suddenly go berserk?

Yang Hao still prepared for a long day and a night, and various emergency strategies were ready to stop. The next morning, accompanied by Zhou Jianhao and Huo Yuanjia's bodyguards, he drove a steam car to Beiyang Yamen.

Seeing that it was Li Jingfang who came out to lead the way for him, Yang Hao probably knew it in his heart.

He still has some good feelings about this person. studious, more upright, much more enlightened than the old man in his family. If it weren't for bad luck back then, and I was pressed by the old man all my life and couldn't resist, maybe I would have been able to drum up a rebellion.

In a series of plans. Yang Hao also treated him as an extremely useful chess piece. Today's contact is an excellent opportunity.

The two of them are now seated in the front room. Li Jingfang greeted him very politely, and asked suddenly: "Mr. Yang thinks that this Sino-Japanese war will have no good results, and dare to do a good way to save it?" ”

Yang Hao said calmly: "No." Unless 50,000 troops can fall from the sky and be trained and equipped in modern ways, there must be officers to keep up. Otherwise, the land war will definitely be defeated again and again. ”

Li Jingfang was a little disappointed, he originally wanted to get some good news. Sink a little, and then ask, "So in your judgment, what will be the worst outcome?" ”

"The army was defeated, the Japanese army captured Liaodong, and further landed in Shandong to completely destroy the Beiyang Naval Division. The peace-seeking faction in the imperial court raised their heads, and in order to curry favor with the Empress Dowager of the West, they were anxious to settle the matter, and they would agree to the sky-high claims made by the Japanese lion. Indemnity tens of millions of taels, cede Taiwan-Bay and Liaodong, and ask for a colonial concession in Tianjin! ”

Seeing that Li Jingfang's face was gloomy little by little, Yang Hao gave another blow mercilessly: "Moreover, the imperial court will definitely let Lord Zhongtang go to the peace talks." When the time comes, a treaty that has lost power and humiliated the country and has been reviled by future generations for thousands of years will have Li Zhongtang's name written on it. He will be labeled a traitor and his reputation ruined. ”

"Huh?! How can this work?! ”

Li Jingfang stood up suddenly, and his face changed greatly.

Such a result is not impossible, and he knows how many people in the court are jealous of the Li family. When there really is a day, they will not miss the opportunity to fall into the well.

And Li Hongzhang can cover up to this day, and he also requires a coffin like Zeng Guofan and Zuo Zongtang. The last treaty on Goryeo was already much criticized, and this time if you sign the defeated contract...... That's a big blow!

"Hmph, that's nonsense! The battle hasn't been fought yet, so how do you know that the Japanese can win? Their navy and land forces have suffered a big loss, how dare they come to fight again? ”

A voice came from outside, and I saw Li Hongzhang's secretary Luo Fenglu stepping in, staring at Yang Hao with a rather unkind gaze, and sneered: "Big words, you must know that you are not the only one in this world who understands the situation of foreign countries!" ”

Yang Hao ignored him, stared at Li Jingfang and asked: "Minister Li has been in Japan for three years, with the temperament of the Japanese you know, if they suffer such a big loss, what will they do?" ”

Li Jingfang frowned and thought for a while, and shook his head with a wry smile: "They will retaliate even more crazily!" Japanese people are sometimes as unreasonable as mad dogs. ”

Yang Hao "snapped" and slapped his face: "That's it!" Unless they are completely subdued, killing him millions to deter him, and making him think that you are even more crazy and bloodthirsty, they will worship you in turn, and even kneel down and lick your toes. ”

Luo Fenglu was stunned, is this still human? What a bunch of beasts!

He looked at Yang Hao's eyes more and more unkindly, but he couldn't understand why Li Jingfang actually nodded in agreement? After a pause, he said, "Fu Xiang asked the eldest prince to come over with this Mr. Yang." ”

The voice of "Mr. Yang" was very reluctant. Yang Haoquan didn't hear it, got up and went inside with Li Jingfang, and when he passed by his side, he suddenly said: "Mr. Luo has time in the future, you can read the article "The Law of the Jungle" I wrote, or it will be helpful for you to do diplomacy in the future." ”

Luo Fenglu hurriedly arched his hand: "I will definitely read it!" ”

The three of them were silent until they walked into the back hall where Li Hongzhang had summoned. A son of the Li family and minister to Japan, plus a later outstanding diplomat to accompany him, Yang Hao's pedigree is so big that it can be counted in contemporary terms.

Li Hongzhang still looked old and hard, and only gave a faint "um" to Yang Hao's bow, and didn't give a seat, so he asked: "You said in the newspaper that the old man's soldiers and horses are vulnerable, and if this is the case, the old man probably won't be able to sit for too long." So, who do you think can replace the old man and take over this thousand pounds of burden? ”

Yang Hao had a smile on his face that was extremely annoying in Luo Fenglu's eyes, and pointed to his nose and said, "Lord Zhongtang, what do you think of me?" (To be continued......)

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