Saying! The old witch and the devil Liu, do you want to form a new army controlled by the Manchurians? Of course I thought.

To be more precise, since the last bit of field strength of the Manchus was cut off by Seng Lingqin more than thirty years ago, all the Manchus have been looking forward to such a point.

After all, in the entire Daqing, the number of Manchurians is only a few million.

These millions of people, without sufficient force, dominate a population of 40,000,000.

It is impossible to say that these Eight Banners masters who eat hardcore crops are not panicked and do not feel that they are sitting on a powder keg that will explode at any time.

The reason why Daqing is still ruled by their Manchurians is until now.

It's just that the old witch is stupid and bad, but the natural righteous treatment methods are really too powerful.

At that time, Zhongxing celebrities such as shaved their heads, Zuo Gong, Hu Linyi, Peng Yulin and other Zhongxing ministers in the same era were stubbornly controlled by her, and they had no intention of rebelling at all.

Now it is at the local level, deliberately creating a situation in which the governors and governors check each other.

That is, the governors and governors of each province were opposed to each other, and they could not rebel wholeheartedly, so that the imperial court could barely maintain the situation.

However, such a method still has caused quite serious consequences.

For example, the power of local governors is huge, and many orders from the imperial court cannot be issued at all.

Therefore, if there is a powerful new army that can be controlled by the Manchurians, it will be used to subdue the local snakes; A lot of people will wake up laughing when they are afraid of dreams.

This means that their hardcore crops can continue to be eaten with confidence.

Instead of worrying that one day, those Han people will rebel; When the time comes, they can return to the outside of the customs alive to farm, which is already the best result.

Why is that? Emperor Guangxu only put forward the idea of forming a new army in front of the old witch today, and many people agreed and advocated that the twists and turns at this time had already been handed over like a tide.

But the old witch and the devil are six, these two top righteous figures in Daqing.

At a glance, you can see the most critical problem in the matter of organizing and training the new army: there is no money.

In this year, the tax revenue of the Daqing Imperial Court has become a big joke.

The tariff, which is the most expensive and also a vital tariff for Guo Jia, is now completely controlled by foreigners; The lion's share of the annual tariff revenue is used to repay the staggering amount of compensation paid in previous contracts.

There is not much left, and it is not enough for the old witch's usual pocket money.

The vast majority of the money and agricultural taxes collected by the provinces have been intercepted by the governors of the provinces under various pretexts, and the amount that can be handed over is quite limited.

In order to maintain the luck and keep the 700,000 Eight Banner masters in Jingshi City from starving to death, Daqing's household department has already done its best.

The warehouses of the household department are now so poor that they can starve to death of mice.

Therefore, if you want to organize a new army, recruit troops, buy ordnance, and spend money like running water, where does it come from?

You can't let the old witch tighten her belt, only eat twenty or thirty dishes per meal, and don't repair the garden or listen to the play, right? That's simply not possible.

'After I die, I don't care if it floods~'

Although this is not what the old witch said, it definitely belongs to her style and the most genuine thoughts.

In the end, in such a dead silence, it was the old witch who spoke first; After yawning heavily, she said indignantly:

"I don't care about the affairs of the new army.

I'm just a woman's family, and now I'm at this age, why do you care about so many things in the Xinjueluo family? Now I just want to retire in the garden with peace of mind and live a few years of easy life.

The emperor wanted to toss, wanted to form a new army, everything was up to him.

It is naturally the best thing to find money to train the new army; If you can't, don't cry in front of me.

As for the matter of Deng Shichang, those Yin people and legal persons also made sense, and they categorically couldn't let the Xuan Ge Battalion occupy the two large warships.

Let the emperor issue an edict to reward Deng Shichang as the commander of the Weiyuan Naval Division, add Xilin Baturu, reward a yellow coat, and still manage the Zhiyuan ship.

And in words he was relieved, and promised some benefits, such as an increase in military spending.

First, let him know that he doesn't need to continue to stay in Nanyang, just come back with confidence, and the court will not blame him for firing without authorization.

In the future, Li Zhongtang wants to punish him, and there is also the court to make decisions for him, and the court is his biggest backer.

Second, it is best to let Beiyang centrifuge internally because of this matter, and it is no longer a monolith.

After all, the Beiyang line is a Han force, and this force is too strong; Weak branches are strong, and it is not a good thing for me to be young after all. ”

After listening to the above paragraph, with Devil Six's understanding of the old witch.

I have already come to a clear conclusion in my heart: this Daqing New Army, the designation can only end in a joke.

Guangxu's kid still wants to rely on the new army to completely take power; But although the old witch said beautifully in her mouth and wanted to retire with peace of mind, the power in her hand would not relax a little.

Therefore, it is strange that such a new army can be trained.

Even if such a new army is a great thing for Daqing,

After thinking about it, Devil Six finally spoke: "Lafayette, you are right, I naturally explain the reason with the other clans, and I will never delay the major event of Lafayette's glorious life." ”

With the above words, he expressed his attitude:

I will never mix with the affairs of your mother and son.

It's just that in the following time, when he was sent out of the Summer Palace by Gonggong Li, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: I'm afraid this Daqing won't be able to survive for many years......

Early in the morning of the second day, when Guangxu asked the old witch to say goodbye, he learned from the other party that he agreed to train the new army and was fully responsible for it.

Immediately, I was ecstatic in my heart, and I was almost caught by the threshold when I went out.

My heart is full of how I have completely mastered the power of Daqing, how to work hard to make some brilliant achievements that do not belong to wild boar skin and Kang Mazi.

After going back, after talking to Weng Tonghe and other confidants, everyone in the entire imperial party was excited.

They are gearing up and ready to do a big job.

Therefore, in the following period of time, the formation of the Daqing New Army became the most important event in the Manchu court.

As for the follow-up to the Surabaya City incident, a seven-rank petty official of the General LI Yamen was dismissed.

The reason is that because of his dereliction of duty, he did not report the matter in time, so that the ministers of military aircraft, the old witch, Guangxu and others did not know.

In short, all mistakes are the fault of this seven-rank petty official.

And then, everything that happened in Surabaya City was simply not mentioned; At least in the official face of the Daqing Imperial Court, this is the case.

As for the loss of popular support because of this incident, no one cares about it, and it can't manage so much; There have been many similar things over the years, and I don't care about another one.

******

At the same time, that is, because of the news of the formation of a new army; The various interests involved in it, when the thoughts of the Eight Banners masters in the entire Jingshi City floated.

In the harbor of Surabaya City, on the deck of the Zhiyuan.

Hu Biao, AT, Xu Feng, Wolf Qing, Wu Shu and other five people walked slowly accompanied by Deng Guan.

This time, everyone who came with a special purpose looked at the current hot weather, even if beads of sweat kept falling from their foreheads, they still wore a full set of clothes from the second grade on their bodies, and wore a meticulous Deng pipe belt.

And on the mast, the big green and yellow dragon flag that constantly fluttered with the sea breeze.

There were also a group of sailors on the Zhiyuan who secretly glanced at themselves with complicated eyes.

After a secret glance at each other, they also sighed silently in their hearts.

Knowing that their Xuange battalion team wanted to keep Deng Guan and himself, as well as the idea of these two cruisers, I am afraid that it will be difficult to realize for a while.

Saying! After a lapse of a few days.

The group of people in the Xuange camp finally basically completed the aftermath work in the city, and let the Helan people accept the reality honestly, and don't want to make any more tricks.

I finally have time to have a good talk with Deng Guandai, and let him simply stay and join the Xuange camp.

It's just that after agreeing in advance that Hu Biao would come to visit in person this morning; As a result, when I arrived on the ship now, I saw the above scene.

It doesn't take much to say before they understand a little:

Deng Guandao was afraid that he would tell himself in such a tactful way that he would not join the Xuange camp.

But even so, thinking of the ending of this national hero in history, which made future generations sigh; There are also these two warships, which are important for the future Sino-Japanese naval battle.

Hu Biao hesitated for a moment, but still opened his mouth to persuade:

"Deng Guandao, I and the other wild people of the Xuange camp have been living on an overseas island, and they don't understand the etiquette, so it's straight to the point here~"

"Master Hu, but it doesn't hurt to say it, you don't need to be polite."

After hearing this, Deng Guan brought back a sentence, with some obvious alienation in his tone.

Hu Biao didn't care about this, he clenched his fists with both hands, solemnly faced Deng Guandao, and first expressed his gratitude:

"First of all, Hu is here to replace all the people in the Xuange camp, as well as all the Chinese compatriots in Surabaya City, thank you for Deng Guan's action that day.

If it hadn't been for the timely firing of the cannon, the Xuange Battalion fleet would have suffered a catastrophe.

Even if the natives can be beaten away and the Chinese compatriots can be saved, the Dutch people will not be so honest in the future, let alone have such a good result as they are now. ”

Facing Hu Biao's solemn thanks, Deng Guandai's face also became serious:

"The Javanese Chinese compatriots, who are also my Daqing people, can be said to be responsible for firing after they are in distress, and Master Hu does not need to be so polite."

Hu Biao didn't care about this moment, Deng Guandao still maintained a considerable sense of distance in his tone.

The mouth continued: "I won't say much nonsense, Deng Guan's cannon to save so many people is naturally not the slightest mistake; However, with the scruples of the Daqing Imperial Court about my Xuange camp, I am afraid that there will be no good end for Guan Tie after I go back.

So Hu opened his mouth again and invited Deng Guandao to stay.

I also know that Deng Guandao is by no means a person who is greedy for power and wealth, but I hope you don't refuse first, and you might as well listen to the conditions and reasons we offer.

First, in the future, he will become the captain of the Xuange Battalion fleet and command all the sea forces of the Xuange Battalion.

Although the fleet of the Xuange battalion now only has three old-fashioned small ironclads; However, we have stronger and more advanced technology than foreigners, and we also have money.

Therefore, I can promise you that although the fleet led in a short period of time is old, the combat effectiveness after modification will definitely not be inferior to the Beiyang fleet.

If it takes time, it will be able to win against the fleet of the Yin people.

As for the safety of your family, I will also give you a guarantee here; Whether it's buying them or grabbing them, they will always be taken to Nanyang and reunited with your family.

Second, I don't believe that with Deng Guan's vision, I can't see the wolf ambitions of the island nation.

Within two or three years at most, Daqing will have to fight with the island country; And with the current strength of the Beiyang Naval Division, I am afraid that there is little chance of being able to win the battle.

At that time, it will be a huge disaster for my flower planter, can the pipe belt be able to watch with peace of mind? ”

After listening to Hu Biao's statement, Deng Guandao opened his mouth and wanted to refuse the solicitation, but found that the word 'refusal' could not be spoken.

If Hu Biao only offered him the temptation of a high-ranking official and a drunken woman, he could easily refuse.

But the temptation of commanding such a powerful fleet in Hu Biao's promise is completely different.

is different from the rest of the current Daqing, as long as it comes to the island country; Although I also know that these little devils have greatly increased their strength through the reform and reform in the past two or three decades.

But to say that such a small country can pose any threat to Daqing, it is absolutely unbelievable.

He, Deng Shichang, is a person who understands and knows that Daqing will indeed have a war with the island country in the future.

Because don't look at the current Beiyang fleet, it is still known as the first fleet in the Far East and the ninth in the world; But everything was bought, and I couldn't do even a little complicated maintenance by myself.

On the contrary, in the shipyards of the island country of Nagasaki and other places, they can have a full set of warship maintenance and repair capabilities.

So much so that every year, the daily maintenance and repair of the Beiyang fleet needs to go to the island country for processing.

Not to mention that in such a process, the family background of the Beiyang fleet has long been carefully touched inside and outside the island country, and it is better than they themselves.

Every time they go to the island country for maintenance and repair, they clearly feel that the island country has an indescribably strong hostile attitude.

How so? It's like a dog ready to bite its former owner.

What's more critical is that the Beiyang Fleet, known as the 'No. 1 in the Far East', spends a sum of silver every year because the old witch wants to live her big birthday and honor.

Under the financial constraints, the Beiyang fleet has not purchased a new ship for several years, and the cannons, boilers, etc. are gradually falling behind.

Even the necessary shells were somewhat insufficient in reserves.

On the contrary, the island countries are all tightening their belts to buy ships and build ships; If it is really calculated, the title of 'No. 1 in the Far East' of the Northern Yang Fleet is already a bit unworthy of the name.

Therefore, for this future battle, Deng Guandao and other people of insight in the Beiyang fleet have always been very worried.

I had no choice but to buy a boat and a gun, and after I kept handing it to it, there was no response at all.

Now there is suddenly a variable in the fleet of the Xuange Battalion, which immediately makes him extremely excited.

Unfortunately, after a long period of silence; Deng Guandai thought of the telegram from Daqing that he had just received not long ago.

In the telegram, His Majesty the Emperor not only gave himself an official rank and a knighthood.

Fortunately, Sheng comforted himself, and his words made him feel like a spring breeze.

He also promised that in the future, a large amount of money would be allocated to buy new warships and cannons as he wished, which could be said to be the emperor's grace.

In the end, he said to Hu Biao:

"Master Humen, thank you for your kindness; However, Deng had made up his mind, and he would lead the Zhiyuan and Laiyuan fleets to leave in the afternoon.

It is also an honor for Deng to be able to fight hand in hand with your ministry in Surabaya City this time.

But after all, Deng Mou is a young courtier, the so-called food of the king, the matter of loyalty to the king; If you encounter it on the battlefield next time, you will definitely not keep your hands~"

Seeing that everything was said for this part, Hu Biao also knew that he couldn't do anything.

With a smile, he clenched his fists again and said: "Then I wish Deng Guandao, as well as the soldiers of the Zhiyuan and Laiyuan ships, a smooth journey~"

After finishing speaking, he took Xufeng, AT and others straight off the ship.

It's just that after getting off the boat and walking out of one or two hundred meters, AT suddenly said: "Lao Hu, if you don't let me take someone to sneak close and get closer, you will have a storm, and take Deng Guan to take them down." ”

It must be said that the offer of the AT is very tempting.

On the one hand, such an approach can be regarded as saving Deng Guandao and allowing him to avoid the tragedy of the future naval battle of Dadonggou.

On the other hand, it turned out that the three warships of the Xuange Battalion fleet, including the Guifei, the Kick, and the Fenghuahui, were already seriously behind this era.

Even if it can be refitted again, but these old ships have been used for so many years, and the foundation is a little too poor, and the effect of the modification will not be too good.

The same is true of the two warships that are coming from the Dutch.

On the contrary, the two ships Zhiyuan and Laiyuan can be completely modified by them.

It's just that Hu Biao groaned after hearing the words, and finally said a sentence in his mouth: "Forget it, the old saying is good, everyone has their own ambitions, since Deng Guandao is unwilling to follow us, it is not interesting to forcibly stay."

Another point is very critical, if you really want to forcibly leave them, I am afraid that Beiyang will be completely offended to death, and I will not be able to draw it.

After going back, arrange for Fu Bo and them to send some souvenirs and other gifts to the two ships of Zhiyuan and Laiyuan, which can be regarded as expressing their hearts~"

With a 'hmm' sound, AT agreed in his mouth, but his heart was indescribably depressed.

He can naturally understand some of the truths that Hu Biao said, but as long as he thinks about it, he is very irritable; Special! This kind of feudal dross of kings and ministers is really killing people.

At about three o'clock in the afternoon of the same day, in a loud whistle.

The two ships, Zhiyuan and Laiyuan, slowly sailed away from the dock of Surabaya City; During the whole process, there was no obstruction on the side of the Xuange camp.

It's just that including Deng Guan, the minds of everyone on the two ships are indescribably complicated.

Because since a few hours ago, a large number of Chinese compatriots in Surabaya City spontaneously came and sent them all kinds of gifts.

At this moment, more than 100,000 people gathered in the entire wharf, as if the compatriots of the entire Surabaya City had come; They bowed in unison to the two departing boats.

It can be said that no one has ever encountered such a scene, and the emotions in my heart are suddenly very complicated.

Even Deng Guandao felt faintly in his heart that he seemed to have made a wrong decision......

(End of chapter)