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In the upper study, the Qing Dynasty emperor dealt with the review and summoned the ministers. It's just that Emperor Daoguang hasn't been here for a long time. After the fiasco of the Opium War, it was as if he had lost interest in governing the country all of a sudden. All government affairs are entrusted to the ministers of the Military Aircraft Department, and he only needs to review them at the end of the day. But now, he had to summon the ministers of the Military Aircraft Department again in the upper study. The sudden invasion of Xinhua was already related to the safety of the Qing Dynasty.

The current ministers of military aircraft mainly include Mu Zhang'a, Pan Shien, Wen Qing, Yucheng, He Rulin and Sai Shang'a.

"A few Aiqing, now that the Xinhua Kingdom is invading, what good strategies do you have to defeat the Xinhua Kingdom and protect the foundation of my Qing Dynasty?" Emperor Daoguang asked. Originally, he thought that Xinhua was just a small country, but after listening to the story of the British businessman James, he realized that Xinhua was a huge power. It is true that Xinhua has the fatal weakness of being sparsely populated. But when the Xinhua army conquers Guangdong, will they still lack the population? When there are only two or three million people, Xinhua will be able to defeat the Western powers, and when they have gained the population of Guangdong and even other provinces, how can they defeat them.

Several ministers of military aircraft also frowned. The invasion of Xinhua came so suddenly that they were not prepared at all. In addition, the strength of Xinhuaguo is also beyond their resemblance. Guangdong is located on the southern border and has a long way to go. Even if the Qing Dynasty sent troops to encircle and suppress the Xinhua army, by the time the army arrived, it was estimated that the whole of Guangdong had fallen under the control of the Xinhua army. And this consequence. It's going to be terrible. This made it very tricky for the ministers of military aircraft to arrive, even more than when the British invaded. The British just wanted to rob the wealth of the Qing Dynasty, and at most they demanded that the Qing Dynasty open its market again. And Xinhua is enough to shake the foundation of the Qing Dynasty's rule!

Not to mention anything else, the constituent population of Xinhua is also Chinese. It is no different from other people in Chinese mainland. This means: They can easily gain the support of the general public. Once the Manchus were unable to defeat the Xinhua army militarily, the consequences would be unimaginable!

"Under His Majesty, the Xinhua Kingdom invaded the Qing Dynasty. The stakes are high, and we have to think long-term. At present, the imperial court knows very little about the Xinhua Kingdom, and we need to know as much about the situation of the Xinhua Kingdom as possible, and then make careful arrangements! Mu Zhang'a, Minister of Military Aircraft, said. He is a Fellow of Mandarin Temple. Among several ministers of military aircraft. He is the oldest, and he also has the trust of Emperor Daoguang. However, during the Opium War, he had a negative attitude and advocated peace, which directly affected Emperor Daoguang's determination. The reason why the Manchu Qing lost so badly also had a lot to do with him.

"Humph! Think long-term? By the time you have figured it out, Xinhua has already annexed Guangdong. When the time comes. They can arm more troops to attack other places, and maybe they can fight all the way to Beijing! Emperor Daoguang said angrily. The threat of the new Chinese state to the Qing Dynasty. It's already like a fire burning eyebrows, and if it drags on any longer, it will become more and more out of control.

"Your Majesty, the servants believe that we should immediately order the troops of the provinces near Guangdong to invade Guangdong and besiege the Xinhua army. Take advantage of the fact that the new Chinese army is not firmly established, and defeat them. Otherwise, when they get a foothold, it will be even more difficult for us to defeat them! The military department Shangshu Yucheng suggested.

"With the armies of the provinces near Guangdong, can we defeat the Xinhua army? Don't forget, they lost more than 60,000 foreigners in the first battle! Emperor Daoguang asked rhetorically. He was convinced of the words of the British businessman James. Xinhua was able to wipe out more than 60,000 powerful foreigner troops at one time, which shows that Xinhua is very strong, and if it is not fully prepared, it will be defeated by the Xinhua army again. When the time comes, the situation in the whole South will be eroded.

Yucheng immediately lowered his head and said no more. The four provinces of Guangxi, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Fujian around Guangdong do have quite a few Green Battalions and Eight Banner soldiers, but the total strength does not exceed 100,000. Now it is not clear to them how many troops the Xinhua Army sent to Guangzhou. However, Yucheng knew that if he really attacked the Xinhua Army in Guangdong with these 100,000 troops, it was estimated that he would not succeed. At that time, these provinces will be very likely to be taken advantage of by the Xinhua army again because of the lack of troops.

"Your Majesty, the servants think that we can strictly order the surrounding provinces of Guangdong to strictly guard the borders and prevent the further expansion of the Xinhua Army. At the same time, let the provinces send people to find out the reality of the Xinhua Army. In addition, the elite soldiers of our Qing Dynasty will immediately march to the south, and after the main force arrives, they will join forces with the provincial troops to besiege Guangdong, so as to defeat the Xinhua army in one battle and recapture Guangdong! Minister of Military Aircraft Wen Qing suggested.

"Well, that's a good idea!" Emperor Daoguang nodded. However, this is just a no-brainer. After the Xinhua Army occupies Guangdong, it will definitely expand its army on a large scale. The population gap faced by Xinhua will also be alleviated by the population of Guangdong. At that time, it will not be so easy for the Manchus to defeat the new Chinese state. It's just that, apart from that, Emperor Daoguang has no other way.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that we can send an envoy to negotiate with Xinhuaguo. Since the main population of Xinhua is Chinese, we are of the same species, why should we fight each other with swords? It would be great if the problem could be resolved through peace talks. Overseas is barren, presumably as long as the Qing Dynasty rewards them with some wealth, they will be satisfied! Scholar of the Wing Wu Temple, Minister of Military Aircraft Pan Shien suggested. He is a Han Chinese, so he can only call himself a minister, and call himself a minion, which is the patent of Manchurians!

"Peace talks? Does the Xinhua Congress agree? After all, their military strength is something that even foreigners dare not provoke! Emperor Daoguang asked with a frown. He thinks Pan Shien seems to be taking it for granted.

"Your Majesty, the Chinese in Nanyang were all unable to live because of poverty. Chen remembered that there were also small Chinese countries in Nanyang back then, and they asked for the Qing Dynasty to be attached, but the Qing Dynasty did not look down on them. If the Qing Dynasty gave them some benefits, perhaps, they would be satisfied! Pan Shien continued.

"Well, what about other people's opinions?" Emperor Daoguang asked. It would be best if there was no war. The disastrous defeat of the Opium War made Emperor Daoguang have great doubts about the combat effectiveness of the Qing army. If it is defeated by Xinhua again, then the Qing Dynasty will be really dangerous. It would undoubtedly be best to be able to resolve the dispute with Xinhua in a peaceful way.

"Your Majesty, the slave agrees with Lord Pan's point of view, peace is precious! They are all Chinese, there is no need to fight to the death. Mu Zhang'a also said.

"Your Majesty, the minions also seconded it!" The Ministry of Industry and the Minister of Military Aircraft, Saishan, also said. During the Opium War, he learned that the firearms of foreigners were much more powerful than the shotguns and artillery equipped by the Qing army. The Xinhua Army was able to defeat the foreigners, and the equipment must have been very advanced. Compared to this, the Qing army really has no chance of winning! It would be great if it could be resolved through peaceful negotiations.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what if Xinhua doesn't agree to make peace with us? So what to do? Don't forget, the Xinhua army is so powerful that even the foreigners are not their opponents. If the troops in Guangdong are unable to withstand their attack, the Xinhua Army, which has the upper hand, will certainly not easily accept our peace talks. The military department Shangshu Yucheng said.

Everyone couldn't help frowning, the situation that Yucheng said does exist! If Xinhua has the upper hand and wants them to sit down honestly for peace talks, it will be absolutely impossible. Xinhua was able to develop from a small Nanyang country to a powerful country, and dominate the entire Nanyang, and their king was certainly not a simple figure.

"Humph! If Xinhua does not agree to the peace talks, when the million-strong army of the Qing Dynasty arrives, they can be easily wiped out! Now to negotiate with them, this is to let them live, they should be grateful! Pan Shien said hatefully.

"Your Majesty, the servants thought that we could prepare for both. On the one hand, he sent people to Guangdong to negotiate with the Xinhua army. If they are willing to negotiate peace with us and withdraw from Guangdong, then they will naturally be in the middle of nowhere. On the other hand, the build-up of troops should also be hurried. If the negotiations fail, then we have to be ready to drive the Xinhua army out of Guangdong by force! Wen Qing said.

"Okay, then do it. Yucheng, you are the secretary of the military department, and the matter of mobilizing the army to Guangdong will be handed over to you! It must be done, if Xinhua does not know what is good or bad, we must eliminate them all, and let them know the power of the Qing Dynasty! Emperor Daoguang said.

"Yes, the minion obeys!" The military department Shangshu Yucheng hurriedly said. It's just that he can only do his best. Whether he can really defeat the Xinhua Army, he has no bottom in his heart!

"In addition, ladies and gentlemen, who should be sent to Guangdong to negotiate with the Xinhua Army?" Emperor Daoguang asked.

This, suddenly no one spoke. Everyone knows that it is a chore to negotiate with the Xinhua Army. Not to mention the long journey, it is difficult to say whether the Xinhua State will attack the envoys. After all, Xinhua is just a small country in the South Seas, and it is entirely possible that you don't know etiquette. Moreover, if the negotiations are successful, it will naturally be a great achievement. But what about failed negotiations? That's a loss of grace!

"Pan Aiqing, since you put forward the proposal for peace talks with the Xinhua Army, you should go to Guangdong to negotiate peace with the Xinhua Army!" (To be continued......)