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The Regent's Mansion in Beijing is the original Prince Hui's Mansion, which is located in Aixin Jueluo. After Mianyu became the regent, the original Prince Hui's mansion was expanded a lot. Although the Forbidden City was a symbol of imperial power, it was now actually the center of Manchu rule. Emperor Xianfeng, who lives in the Forbidden City, is just a puppet, and all the power is in the hands of the regent Aixin Jueluo. Mianyu and a military minister in the hands of the minister.

At 6:45 a.m., the Minister of Military Aircraft and Foreign Minister Saishana arrived at the Regent's Palace, and almost at the same time, several other ministers of military aircraft also arrived. Including the Chief Minister of Military Aircraft Wen Qing, the Minister of Military Aircraft and the Ministry of Military Affairs Shangshu Yucheng, the Minister of Military Aircraft Mu Zhanga and Pan Shien. Especially Pan Shien, who is now a 77-year-old man, it is really difficult for him to rush to the Regent's Mansion so early.

"Lord Sai, have the rebels really declared war on us?" Yucheng, the Minister of Military Aircraft and the Secretary of the Ministry of War, hurriedly asked as soon as he saw Saishan'a. Once the war starts, he, the secretary of the military department, will feel tremendous pressure.

"Yes, Yu-sama. The envoy of the rebels has officially handed over a declaration of war to me. In addition, our minister in Guangzhou was also summoned by the foreign minister of the rebels, and there was only one content, that is, a declaration of war! Sezanne said with a bitter face.

"Okay, don't waste time, let's go see the prince!" Chief Military Minister Wen Qing said with a dark face. Although, the Manchus had been preparing for this war for several years. To this end, they did not hesitate to use force. In the beginning, the Manchus were also full of confidence, believing that they had an army of millions. Later, he won the support of the Russians, and no matter what, he could defeat the Chinese Empire. But now, as the Chinese Empire began to expand its army, they gradually lost some confidence. When the news of the declaration of war came, it made them a little nervous. After all, this battle was not only related to the fate of the Manchus, but also to their own net worth. If the Manchus were destroyed. Then they will die. Their fate has long been tied to the ship of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Despite the fact that the Manchu ship had become a rotten ship, it was leaking everywhere.

The regent Aisin Jueluo. Mianyu was already waiting for them in the flower hall of the palace. Merely. Now Ai Xin Jueluo. Mianyu was also a little nervous, and his hand holding the teacup trembled slightly. Visible. What a lot of pressure he's under right now.

"Lord Wang. Now that the rebels have declared war on us, this war is inevitable. Next, we can only work hard to fight this battle and defeat the Chinese Empire in one fell swoop. There is no possibility of peaceful coexistence between our rebels, either he dies or we die! After the Chief Minister of Military Aircraft, Wen Qing, calmed down his inner mood. Begin to speak. Now, there is only one path in front of them. That's war!

"Lord Wen, can we really defeat the Chinese Empire? Why is there always no bottom in the king's heart? "Aixin Jueluo. Mianyu said. In fact, it's not just him, but the other ministers of military aircraft, which one is not like this? In the past few years, the pressure on the Chinese Empire has been too great, and even the world hegemon Britain has suffered great losses under the Chinese Empire, and in the First World War in Burma, it has lost hundreds of thousands of troops. I think that at the beginning, the Qing Dynasty was beaten by more than 10,000 troops of the British. In such a comparison, the gap between the two sides is too big! Of course, the equipment of the Qing army was too backward at the beginning, and the equipment of the Qing army is completely different now. They were equipped with advanced rifles purchased from the British, as well as a large number of cannons, and even hired British instructors for military training. Compared with the Opium War, the Qing army has been reborn.

"Your Highness, although the rebels are very powerful, we are not hopeless. We have an army of millions, and we have the support of our Russian allies. We are not much worse than the rebels. The final result will only be known if you have beaten it. Wen Qing said. Now there is no other way but to pin all our hopes on war. If you can win the battle, then it is easy to say, if you defeat, then all the qiē will be over.

"Your Highness, the traitor's brazen declaration of war against us in disregard of the treaty signed with us at the beginning will surely be ridiculed by the whole world. The hearts of the people will be on my side of the Qing Dynasty. In addition, in the international arena, the rebels also make too many enemies, the so-called righteous and unrighteous are more helpful, we have the support of international allies, and the final victory must belong to us! Mu Zhang'a, Minister of Military Aircraft, said. He quoted the scriptures, but what he said was the Tao. However, it is difficult to say whether the situation will develop as he said.

"Lord Yu, the million-strong army of the Great Qing Dynasty is ready, if there is a war, can we win? You've got to give the king a word! "The regent loves Xin Jueluo. Mianyu looked at Yucheng, the Minister of Military Aircraft and the Secretary of the Ministry of War.

"Your Highness, please direction, the million-strong master of the Qing Dynasty has already been prepared. A month earlier, the military headquarters had issued an order to prepare for war, and all front-line units had entered a state of emergency combat readiness. And, especially along the Yangtze River, we have built a series of fortifications, all of which were built under the guidance of British instructors, and are world-class fortifications, and if the rebels attack, we will be able to break their heads. Yucheng patted his chest and reassured.

"That's good, that's good!" At this time, the regent Aisin Jueluo. Mianyu is as if she has taken a reassuring pill.

"Ladies and gentlemen, whether I can prosper in the Qing Dynasty depends on this battle. As long as we defeat those rebels and take over the territory of the rebels in their entirety, then we will be able to prosper in the Qing Dynasty. When the time comes, you will all be the heroes of my Qing Dynasty, and I will never treat you badly! "Aixin Jueluo. Mianyu said. He knew very well that if the Manchus wanted to win this war, they had to rely on everyone, and his promises to everyone were all in the hope that everyone could better serve the Manchus.

"Thank you, Lord Wang!" Several ministers of military aircraft are grateful.

"Lord, General Albert and British Minister John. Francis. Davis, the Russian Minister Ivan has arrived! "A subordinate of the Regent's Mansion loves the Regent Xinjueluo. Mianyu said.

"Ahh Hurry up, please! "The arrival of these friends has made Aixin Jueluo. Mianyu was pleasantly surprised. Now is the time when the Manchus need help. These friendly countries will undoubtedly be able to bring greater confidence to the Manchu Qing Dynasty.

Soon, Lieutenant General Albert, who served as chief of staff of the Qing army, and the British minister to the Qing Dynasty, John Brown. Francis. Davis and Ivan, the Russian minister to the Manchus, walked in. They also learned of the Chinese Empire's declaration of war on the Manchus. This is also a big deal for Britain and Russia, which will directly affect their interests in the East. Russia, in particular, will be directly involved in the war after signing a secret agreement with the Manchus.

"General Albert, the two ministers, the rebels have officially declared war on the Qing Dynasty. The Qing Dynasty needs the help of the two countries! "The regent loves Xin Jueluo. Mianyu hurriedly asked the ministers of the two countries for help. After all, it was difficult to win this war by relying solely on the power of the Manchus. Britain and Russia have become the lifesavers of the Manchus.

"Your Royal Highness the Regent, please rest assured. Russia and the Qing have signed a secret agreement, and we will definitely not sit idly by. I have already sent a message to His Excellency Muravyov, the Governor-General of the Far East, and soon he will come to the aid of a large army. When the time comes, we will definitely be able to defeat the Chinese Empire easily! Ivan, the Russian minister to the Manchu Qing Dynasty, said unashamedly.

"Your Excellency, but the rebel bandits have also begun to expand their armaments, relying on our existing army, can we really defeat the rebels?" Minister of Military Aircraft and Minister of War Shangshu Yucheng said.

"Yu-sama, please rest assured, His Majesty the Tsar has ordered the second batch of reinforcements to be sent. The second batch of reinforcements, totaling 100,000 men, including 50,000 elite army troops and 50,000 Cossack cavalry, was already on their way to the Far East and would soon be able to arrive. We have enough troops to defeat the Chinese Empire! Minister Ivan said proudly.

"That's great!" The regent Aisin Jueluo. Mianyu couldn't help but feel confident.

British Minister to the Manchus, John. Francis. Davis and Lieutenant General Albert glanced at each other, and in their eyes, there was a trace of worry. The Russians have increased their troops again, and with the first batch of troops they promised, the number of troops sent by Russia to the Far East will reach 250,000. Among them were 100,000 elite Cossack cavalry. If the Manchus and Russia had defeated the Chinese Empire, Russia's power in the Far East would have increased dramatically. Britain's painstaking plan to contain Russia may have to be aborted.

"Your Excellency Minister Davis, can Britain help the Qing Dynasty defeat the Chinese Empire? The Chinese Empire is the enemy of Britain! Saishan, Minister of War and Foreign Affairs, suddenly asked.

"I'm sorry, according to the Sino-British-Burmese Memorandum of Understanding, the British Empire cannot continue to provide support to the Qing State, otherwise, it will be a violation of the treaty!" British Minister to the Manchus, John. Francis. Davis said.

This answer made the regent love Xin Jueluo. Mianyu and the ministers of the military aircraft were a little speechless.

"Your Excellency Davis, are Britain still prepared to wait until the situation is clear? I have to warn Your Excellency that it may be too late by then. Ivan, the Russian minister to the Manchus, said. If Britain can join now, their chances will be greater.

"Your Excellency Ivan, I'm sorry, I haven't received an order from Whitehall yet, the British Empire is still a neutral country!" John. Francis. Minister Davis replied. (To be continued......)