Chapter 127: The Situation in the Far East
Abundant? I admired Chen Qimai more, and didn't want him to end up like this, so he immediately retorted: "There is nothing wrong with what Chen Qimai has done, as for checking and balancing Zeng Guofan, it is precisely his duty to do so, Zeng Guofan's strong words are just for the sake of the Hunan army, and he is the one who leads the troops, so he has no right to intervene in Jiangxi's local affairs." ”
Xianfeng believed that Zeng Guofan was telling the truth, and he also knew that the purpose of his doing this was nothing more than to get a position of governor, but the more this was the case, the more Xianfeng was worried, he was born at the wrong time, as a king of troubled times, the method passed down by his ancestors gradually failed, and his ancestors would rather let the army have no combat effectiveness, and could not let the people who led the troops have too much power. This method will not work, the harsh facts have reminded him countless times that they will not be able to win the battle without giving the people who lead the troops a little power, which makes him in a dilemma, and now that there is such a thing, he can only abandon Chen Qimai to appease Zeng Guofan.
"Passed the decree, Jiangxi Governor Chen Qimai only cares about fighting for power and profit, does not think about suppressing thieves, and disappoints his intentions, and now he is dismissed, and he will be investigated after listening, and there is another Mongolian Yellow Banner Wenjun who knows how to fight and is good at fighting, so that he is the governor of Jiangxi and takes office immediately."
Su Shun wanted to speak and stopped, I really didn't understand why the emperor was staring at Zeng Guofan, it was not that the people who led the troops were promoted to governors, but there were many, such as Jiang Zhongyuan was promoted from an alternate magistrate to the governor in just two years, Hu Linyi also made a fortune by leading troops to suppress thieves, although he was now driven out of Wuchang by Changmao, but he can send a good news every few days, Zhang Guoliang needless to say, he was born in Liukou, and he was also appointed as the governor of Zhejiang before his death, a first-class baron...... However, Zeng Disheng, the squire of the military department, hinted at power three times and twice, but the emperor just didn't listen.
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Shanghai
Mai Lian complained to Bulbulon and Wen Han: "You called me here early in the morning just for this? You are at war in Europe, what is the matter with the Far East? I'm the U.S. Minister to China. Not a minister in Europe! ”
Bourblon was also depressed, and pointed at Wen Han and said, "It was Mr. Wen Han who decided like this. I'm just here to ask why. ”
Wen Han exclaimed: "Aren't you surprised! Aren't you worried? ”
Mai Lian asked, "It's a little surprised, but why should I be worried?" Worried you won't be able to beat polar bears? No kidding, sir. Only the polar bear has confidence in himself, and the whole of Europe is against him, and you will win this battle for sure. ”
Wen Han explained: "I mean, aren't you worried that the Han Congress will get out of our control, the situation in the Far East is out of control, we are derelict in our duties, and we will be questioned when we return to China!" ”
Mai Lian frowned and analyzed: "Under the current situation, the Qing Kingdom will definitely be destroyed, China will have about thirty years of war, and the Han Dynasty will not be able to complete the unification until at least that time." We don't have to worry. ”
Wen Han retorted: "This is our previous idea, now it is different, the country has decided to teach the polar bears a lesson, let them restrain their ambitions, easy to say, teach a lesson!" However, it is necessary to concentrate the strength of the whole country to deal with it, after all, Russia will not sit idly by, and the Middle East is close to Russia, and Russia has already taken advantage of it before the war. ”
Listen to Wen Han's analysis of the situation in the Middle East. Bourblon interrupted impatiently: "Sir, if you are very familiar with the situation in the Middle East, you can write to Mr. Aberdeen, he is your Prime Minister, and I think he will take your opinion into account." ”
Mai Lian sneered, "Hey! Mr. I think Bourblon is right, you shouldn't say this in front of us, we are only interested in the Far East. ”
Wen Han swallowed back the expletive. He smiled bitterly and said, "Two gentlemen, it is very rude to interrupt others. Listen to me, okay? ”
Mai Lian shrugged with Burbulron. Promise.
Wen Han cleared his throat and continued to analyze: "The war between Britain and France against Russia is inevitable, and they will go all out, even if this war lasts for two years, I think it will have a great impact on the Far East!" ”
Mai Lian became serious and motioned for Wen Han to continue.
Seeing the seriousness of the two of them, Wen Han continued: "Li Yunzhong of the Great Han Kingdom is not an ordinary Chinese, he seems to be very interested in Europe, every time we talk, he surprises me, he knows no less about the situation in Europe than me, he has a strong sense of vigilance, he is very worried that we will intervene in the civil war, you must know that I have never received such an order, I don't think the parliament will pass such a decision." ”
Mai Lian couldn't help but say, "You mean that the Great Han will take advantage of this opportunity to launch a battle for unification!" ”
Wen Han nodded solemnly and added: "During this period of time, he can fight without any worries, without guarding against us or ignoring our warnings. ”
Burbulon continued to laugh and said: "You overestimate the Han Kingdom, you must know that there are still millions of troops in the Qing Kingdom, and the war in Jiangxi and Anhui is in a state of stalemate, no one can help anyone, how can the Han Kingdom destroy the Qing Kingdom so quickly." ”
Wen Han retorted: "But you have also seen, the battle of Hangzhou, the elite troops known as the Qing State are not vulnerable at all, after the fall of Hangzhou, the Qing army collapsed for thousands of miles, and retreated to Fujian, but in the battle of Fuzhou, Fujian was lost, and I think Guangzhou is also fast, so it seems that the combat effectiveness of the Qing State's million-strong army is very doubtful." ”
Mai Lian smiled: "Sir, you are too worried, I think you don't know the situation of the Qing army in Jiangxi and Anhui, they are not as vulnerable as you think, on the contrary, they can withstand the offensive of the Han State, and they can also fight back, plus I sold them so many rifles, the Qing State will not perish." ”
Wen Han said expressionlessly: "What if, do you know, the Han Kingdom has formed a new army of more than 10,000 people, all of them are equipped with rifles, and they train all day, and Jack wrote that this army is already at the level of second-rate countries in Europe. ”
Burbulon slammed the table and scolded: "Damn Midile, it's all his ghost, 10,000 rifles, how much money did he make!" If I had so much money, I would have returned to Europe a long time ago to enjoy my happiness, how could he still be stranded in Nanjing. ”
Mai Lian received: "I think there will be at least one million eagle dollars, you forgot, there are dozens of cannons!" ”
Wen Han interrupted again: "This is not the point, I have always had a feeling that the strength of the Han army is hidden, Li Yunzhong is not a simple character, he is accumulating strength, and this strength is not to deal with the Qing State, but to deal with us." ”
Burblon had a headache at this question and asked, "Then what do you say?" Do we report to the country and tell them that the situation in the Far East is out of control and that there should be no war in the Middle East for the time being! No kidding, I think the country will remove us from office as soon as possible! (To be continued......)