On July 23, 1883, Liu Yongfu fought the French army on the paper bridge, beheaded more than 500 people such as Li Willy, captured more than 50 people, and was known as the great victory in history. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

What is the greatest shame for the French is that it took more than a day and night for the sound to reach the ears of the governor of Saigon. It not only meant that the French army was completely annihilated, but also that there was absolutely a Vietnamese official force to dominate and control it in Beiqi, which made the French ambassador lose face in front of Guo Songtao of Prime Minister Yamen.

Although the governor of Saigon was mild, he was by no means a fuel-efficient lamp, and the so-called moderation was only based on the only remaining mercy of the victors for the losers, but he could never accept that the Vietnamese would dare to break ground on his head, and when he met with Nguyen Van Thuan, he clearly told him, "Yes, Lord Nguyen, His Excellency Joufferi, Prime Minister of the French Republic, has made a speech to the Senate of the House of Representatives at the Bourbon Palace to increase the military budget of Tokyo, and to increase the military budget of Vulbaiwu tens of thousands of francs. ”

This military budget is also much more than the historical 3.5 million francs, such a butterfly effect shows that the degree of anger of the French is far higher than before, Nguyen Van Xiang is not a traverser, he does not know this, but he clearly understands that Wu Bai Wu Shi 10,000 francs this money is invested, the French will never take something in Vietnam to settle the account, he is very frightened that this bill has become a real unjust creditor, "Your Excellency Governor, this is a move by the Chinese, and it has nothing to do with our Da Nan, That Chen Wending came back from being an official in China, and what he meant was the meaning of the Chinese side. ”

Although Nguyen Van Xiang is a little open-mouthed, but still guessed the mind of the Empress Dowager Cixi in Beijing, the Chinese want to meddle in Vietnamese affairs, but the Governor of Saigon does not believe in this kind of rhetoric, he feels that this is the Vietnamese side's prevarication, the Vietnamese are two-faced, see the ability of the wind to rudder, he has already received it, the governor shook his head, he sat in the spacious and bright glass room, cutting the veal steak with a silver knife, "I don't think so, the Chinese side, our ambassador has already sent a telegram, Their so-called witnesses to that battle do not represent the official attitude of China, the attitude of the Chinese official, and I believe that you also understand that the Chinese army is forbidden to enter Vietnam, so we do not think that the Chinese will have such a determination to confront France," he smiled reservedly, "France is invincible in the Far East, in Vietnam." ”

"I know that Vietnam wants to rely on the Chinese to confront France and then retain the idea of Vietnam, I can tell you unequivocally that this situation cannot exist, Vietnam can only enter a new social stage by accepting the teachings of France, we can come to help you, my old friend," the governor put down his knife and fork, and took Nguyen Van Binh's left hand with his right hand, "We are here to help the Vietnamese people, since the establishment of the current state of Vietnam, we French gentlemen are your old friends, aren't they?" ”

Nguyen Van Xiang held back the feeling of nausea, gritted his back molars and smiled reluctantly, the French are so shameless that old friends? Do you have old friends who come to rob with knives and guns? But at this time, he really couldn't offend the sanctimonious governor of Saigon in front of him, Nguyen Van Xiang nodded, "Yes, Your Excellency, what you said is very true. ”

"So please believe me," the Governor of Saigon picked up his knife and fork and continued to cut his steak, "We will guarantee your power in Vietnam in the future, Prime Minister, and as for the old stubborn man in Hue City, I believe that it is enough to ensure that he will have no worries about food and clothing in the future." ”

"Please don't blame Da Nan up and down," Ruan Wenxiang was very helpless, although the concubine was a woman, she said it clearly and clearly, if she was deeply offended, how could she solve it by making amends? "Da Nan is willing to order the Black Flag Army to immediately end its rude behavior towards the French army, and then return the body of General Li Willy and some living prisoners."

"It's not like I don't blame if I don't blame," the governor of Saigon said lightly, "You can't dictate everything in Vietnam, and I am the same, the country has prepared to increase troops, and the Vietnamese problem can be solved by peaceful means, but you must let yourself bear the wrath of France, it doesn't matter, I know you want to say that the Black Flag Army is not controlled by Hue, we are willing to use iron-fisted means to show the strength of France, we will send large armies and warships to destroy the Black Flag Army, As long as the most vital force of the Northern Ark can be quickly destroyed by the French soldiers, 'France will avenge her glorious sons,' these are the exact words of the Prime Minister in his speech to the Parliament, and I may as well tell you as well. ”

The Governor of Saigon made it very clear that he would retaliate by force, and that this retaliation would probably be limited to the Black Flag Army. "Of course, the Black Flag Army is the first problem we have to deal with, we will definitely not let go of these shameless sneak attacks that have repeatedly offended France, I want to make them pay the price of blood, our expeditionary force has begun to assemble in Saigon, the first time we will send an army of 4,000 people to Beiqi ......"

"Lord Governor!" Ruan Wenxiang shouted in a low voice, he stood up, does this Frenchman really think he is a dead man? In front of himself, he was discussing attacking the territory of his own country, "Please be cautious, Beiqi is still the territory of Da Nan, we can't accept so many French troops entering both sides of the Red River, this is the biggest disrespect to Da Nan!" ”

"Let's deal with the Black Flag Army, which is not under the orders of Hue City, so that the words of your emperor can be heard, this is the greatest respect for Vietnam." The Governor of Saigon pricked a piece of beef with a fork and put it in his mouth, with a look of intoxication, "This veal in Thang Long Mansion is very good, much more tender than Saigon's." ”

"I'm not done yet, Prime Minister, please sit down," the Governor of Saigon pointed at Nguyen Van Xiang with a knife and fork in the office and pressed down, "This team will fight against the Black Flag Army in Beiqi, and the proud France will definitely not be able to tolerate a group of yellow-skinned monkeys pooping on their necks, losing their dignity, this is worse than death." I know that the king of your country is very taboo about the Black Flag Army, and we, as old friends of the Vietnamese people," said the Governor of Saigon brazenly, "I am willing to help your country solve these Chinese who parasitize Vietnamese blood in Bao Thanh City and destroy the friendship between our two countries, and help your country clearly realize the importance of Franco-Vietnamese relations." ”

"This is one point, another point," the Governor of Saigon continued to smile with satisfaction when he saw Nguyen Van Xiang sitting down indignantly, "The French side has set up the North Vietnamese Fleet to help your country make up its mind. ”

"Fleet?" Ruan Wenxiang was dismissive at first, "We don't have a sailor at all in Da Nan, and it makes no sense for your fleet to be established," but then he thought of the meaning of the word made up his mind, and his hair exploded all over his body, and his beard couldn't stop trembling, "Governor, what do you mean?" Nguyen Van Xiang thought of something, "You are really! "It's so arrogant!

"Yes, you guessed," said the Governor of Saigon with a smile, "we have set up the North Vietnamese Fleet to transport four thousand French soldiers, of course, the main purpose of the fleet is not to transport, of course the main purpose is to attack, the convenience of Paris can no longer bear the attitude of your country, we have decided to use cannons and muskets to make your country's attitude consistent, so we want to attack Hue City." ”

Ruan Wenxiang blushed, turned his head and brushed his sleeves to leave, and when he arrived at the door of the glass room, he was stopped by two French soldiers, "Your Excellency the Governor, do you want to detain me here?" ”

"Yes, although you are fair, you are close to China, and there is no doubt about it, if you were in Hue, we would not be able to negotiate smoothly," the Governor of Saigon wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin, "so why doesn't the Prime Minister stay in Saigon for a while." You know, you probably haven't been to Saigon City for many years. ”

This Frenchman let himself know about such a military operation, and sure enough, he didn't think to let himself go! Nguyen Van Xiang was furious, and the Governor of Saigon continued, "I can entertain you well as a landlord in Saigon City. ”

"What are you going to do? Lord Governor," Ruan Wenxiang said coldly, he turned around and sat back down at the table, "The emperor will not interfere in the dispute in Beiqi, are you already impatient?" ”

Nguyen Van Xiang meant that if the French could eat Beiqi, Emperor Duc of Hue City would never take care of the Black Flag Army, but apparently the French had a greater appetite, and the governor of Saigon picked up the after-dinner wine and shook it for a while, and the amber wine hung on the wall in the glass, "We need the whole of Vietnam." "It is absolutely impossible to satisfy the French, who have been provoked by the anger of the French.

"China will never sit idly by," Nguyen Van Xiang calmed down at this time, "Li Weili, a coward, is on the sea outside Hue City, and when he saw the Chinese Celestial Empire, he fled with his tail between his legs, I don't believe that you dare to attack the envoys in Hue City, you don't have the courage to turn your face with China." "That's what Vietnam relies on the most right now!

Nguyen Van Xiang's deliberate provocation was intended to provoke the Governor of Saigon, who smiled disdainfully and took a sip of wine, "Just relying on those garbage guards in Hue City, do you think we need to shoot artillery to capture Hue?" (To be continued.) )