Now the Qing court is at war everywhere, but there is still a paradise, and Hangzhou is one in front of it.

So far, it has not been affected by much war, and it is like a paradise on earth.

Of course, if you follow the historical trajectory, this kind of good life will not last long, and about three years later, Hangzhou will also be broken by the Taiping army.

Of course, Su Yu is here, whether this result can be changed depends on the time and fate.

In the yamen of the prefect of Hangzhou, the prefect Wang Youling listened to the song and ate snacks, but he was a little upset.

In the past few years, he can be described as proud, and he has met He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang, and his official fortune has prospered.

Now he is not only the prefect of Hangzhou, but also the salt transport envoy and the Zhejiang envoy.

However, some time ago, he was impeached by Xu Zheng, and even implicated his benefactor He Guiqing

The point is that the content of his impeachment is true, and even more serious. Originally, He Guiqingzheng recommended him to be the political envoy of Jiangsu, but he was about to be promoted, but Shengsheng was stuck.

Officialdom is like this, if people don't impeach you sooner or later, they will get you at a critical moment.

"My lord, someone has come to pay a visit, this is a prayer post, and the person is outside the door." The servant entered, and handed the prayer post.

Wang Youling couldn't help frowning, because when he reached his level, he had to be very particular.

If you want to visit, you need to send out a prayer post a day in advance, and you must give the host enough time to prepare, whether you see or not, you must have enough buffer, how can you go directly to the door?

Take a look at the prayer post.

Wang Youling couldn't help but be stunned, it turned out to be him?

Acting Governor of Guangzhou, Su Yu.

Wang Youling is now an envoy, so his grade is higher than Su Liu's, and his power is greater.

But the two are completely different, Su Yu is the favorite of the Son of Heaven.

Suddenly, Wang Youling immediately put on his official hat and took the core staff of the entire prefect's yamen to greet him in person.

"Xiaguan Wang Youling, I have seen Brother Su Yu." Wang Youling was about to salute, he was obviously of a higher grade, but he claimed to be a lower official.

Su Yu hurriedly helped him up, and then arched his hand and said, "I've seen Lord Wang." ”

Wang Youling enthusiastically invited Su Yu into the prefect's yamen.

Next, the two of them exchanged pleasantries.

Su Yu said: "I heard that Brother Wang will be promoted to the political envoy of Jiangsu in the near future and officially seal the territory, congratulations." ”

Wang Youling said: "This is still the blessing of Brother Su, if you didn't win the battle in Jiangsu, there would be no such days." ”

Su Yu said: "Are the new Jiangnan camp commanders and Lord Chun familiar with Brother Wang?" ”

Wang Youling said: "It's not familiar, it's all because of Lord He Guiqing's face." ”

Then, Wang Youling sighed and said: "Don't hide it from Brother Su Yu, the lower officials are in trouble, not only can they not be promoted, but they may also affect Lord He Guiqing." ”

Su Yu said, "Oh? Why? ”

Wang Youling said: "There are people who participate in me, and there is more than one person, the emperor is staying, and Lord He Guiqing is asking for resignation." ”

Su Yu said: "Who is participating in the service?" ”

Wang Youling said: "First of all, Xu Zheng was sentenced, and then there were many high-ranking officials in the capital, as well as many imperial histories of the Imperial Procuratorate, who were also participating in me. ”

Su Yu said: "Oh, then I'll go back to Beijing to inquire, and when necessary, I can say a few words in front of the emperor." ”

As soon as these words came out, Wang Youling was overjoyed.

Immediately left the seat and bowed, bowed down and said, "In this way, the great grace of Brother Xie is lowered." ”

To be honest, while Wang Youling was surprised, he couldn't understand Su Yu.

Although he Wang Youling's grade is higher, everyone knows that Su Yu is different.

He is not only the commander of the new army, the favorite of the Son of Heaven, but also the future forehead.

Therefore, he doesn't need to sell Wang Youling's favor at all. Don't look at Wang Youling's high level, once he arrives in the capital, he is afraid that he will obediently hand over the greeting post and go to Su Yu's door to line up.

But Su Yao's reputation is known to him.

Once he says something, even if it is only six points, he will definitely achieve nine points.

This is the opposite of ordinary people.

Of course, Wang Youling heard that this Su Yu was extremely favored in front of the emperor. For Wang Youling, many big problems may really only need one sentence.

Of course, he knew that Su Liu's errand in Guangzhou this time was to negotiate with the British.

This matter is extremely difficult, especially when Su Yu said that he wanted the British to withdraw unconditionally, which was even more impossible.

Entrusted by He Guiqing, Wang Youling often went to Shanghai to deal with the British, and he was well aware of the strength of Britain and the difficulties involved.

Therefore, I am afraid that Brother Su Yu's errand will not be able to be done.

So, Wang Youling didn't say a word.

And he felt that even if Su Yu didn't succeed in this errand, it would not affect his future.

"I don't know if Brother Su Yu came to Hangzhou this time, what place can the officials serve?" Wang Youling took the initiative.

Su Yu said: "I heard that Hu Xueyan is Brother Wang's disciple? ”

Wang Youling said: "Friend, friend, it's not my doorman." ”

Su Yu said: "I want to meet this Hu Xueyan." ”

Wang Youling said: "Of course, this is his great blessing, I will immediately send someone over and ask him to come and greet my brother." ”

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Although Hu Xueyan is not as rich as a few years later, he is now developed.

Wang Youling's silver from the Yamen of the Yanyun Division, and even part of the silver from the Jiangnan Daying, as well as the silver of all the soldiers from the Yamen of the Zhejiang Division, are also in his Fukang Qianzhuang.

Before going to see Su Yu again, he first asked his backer and friend Wang Youling.

Hu Xueyan is indeed not Wang Youling's disciple, he is kind to Wang.

"My lord, this Brother Su Yu wants to see me, what kind of road is it, I can't figure it out." Hu Xueyan was slightly uneasy.

Although Su Yu's official position is not high and his power is not great, as the emperor's favored minister, he is already a strong dragon.

Wang Youling said: "It's probably to raise money, or buy weapons and the like." ”

Hu Xueyan is rich, so many officials will come to fight the autumn breeze. Of course, with Su Yu's level, it is more than that.

But it is very possible to raise money, Hu Xueyan opened a bank, and he also had contacts with foreign consortia, and many high-ranking officials later asked him to raise money. It's just that he doesn't have such a lot of influence now, and his dealings with foreign consortia have only just begun.

"By the way, his recent errand, the emperor sent him to Guangzhou to negotiate with the foreigners, he publicly said that he wanted to be Zhang Yi Su Qin, and he wanted to persuade the British to withdraw unconditionally with his tongue, what do you think?" Wang Youling asked.

Hu Xueyan said: "There is absolutely no such possibility, the British are using pragmatic diplomacy, this time the troops are huge, there are not enough interests, it is absolutely impossible to collect troops." This Brother Su Yu, although he won the first place in the civil and military examinations, after all, he was narrow-minded and did not look at the world. ”

Wang Youling said: "So when you meet, don't talk about this matter, and try not to offend, he is the favorite minister of the Son of Heaven, even if this matter is messed up, at most he will rest at home for a few months, and the emperor is very important to him." ”

Hu Xueyan said: "Then I have a number in my heart." ”

Wang Youling said: "If he wants silver, as long as the amount is not too big, you can give it to him, and I will find a way for you." ”

Hu Xueyan bowed down and said, "Thank you, sir." ”

Then, Hu Xueyan took a deep breath and went to meet Su Yao.

When he saw Su Yao, he was completely planning to be severely cut off a large piece of meat.

In their opinion, Su Yu is here to ask for money, otherwise why would the king be old?

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"Villain Hu Xueyan, please say hello to my brother." Hu Xueyan made a strong salute.

Su Yu said: "Get up, your business has not been bad lately." ”

Hu Xueyan said: "It all depends on Lord Wang's support, and it also relies on Brother Su Yu to win a big victory in Jiangsu." ”

Then, he waited for Su Yu to speak.

As long as it does not exceed 200,000 taels, he is willing to take it out.

The meaning is very clear, in exchange for 200,000 taels, Su Yu said good things for Wang Youling in front of the emperor, helped him tide over the difficulties, and was successfully promoted to the political envoy of Jiangsu.

Su Yu said with a smile: "I know what you are thinking, do you think that I gave Wang Youling a favor for no reason, and I am willing to say good things for him in front of the emperor, just to ask you for money, and you probably have a number in your heart, as long as it does not exceed more than ten or two hundred thousand taels, you are willing to take it out." ”

Hu Xueyan was taken aback, and suddenly said: "The villain doesn't dare to speculate on Brother's thoughts. ”

Su Yu said: "On the contrary, the reason why I helped Wang Youling is because of you. ”

Hu Xueyan was even more surprised, and said: "I don't know if there is any place to share my brother's worries, Xueyan will do his best." ”

Su Yu said: "I know, you are righteous, it is impossible to turn your back on Lord Wang Youling, I don't mean that." It's just that half a year later, I probably have a business cooperation with you, a purely equal business cooperation, you don't have to be afraid. ”

How could Hu Xueyan not be afraid.

In this era, businessmen are most afraid of officials.

Especially Su Yu, a favored minister of the Son of Heaven.

Of course, if Su Yu really wanted to have any thoughts about Hu Xueyan, it would be difficult to do so, after all, behind the other party were Wang Youling and He Guiqing, the real head snake.

However, Su Yu really didn't have the idea of touching the other party's property, he just took a fancy to his talent.

Su Yu said: "Guang Yong, have you ever thought about driving the semicolon to the capital?" ”

Of course I want to, I dream of it.

But it can't be done, without a backer, who would dare to open a money village in the capital.

Su Yu said: "If you want, I'm willing to help." ”

Hu Xueyan was even more afraid, Brother Su Yu, why do you always say something simple.

But this is Su Yu's style, which may be very unaccustomed at first, but after it becomes a signboard, this method is especially useful.

Hu Xueyan didn't know what to answer for a while.

If you don't have this idea, you are talking nonsense, and it will give the other person the impression of hypocrisy.

If there is one, then the other party directly said, you come and open, I will help you, what should I do?

Hu Xueyan said: "It is being planned, and I will definitely have the cheekiness to worship the Bodhisattva of Brother at that time." ”

Su Yu smiled and didn't speak again.

He knew that in Hu Xueyan's eyes at this time, the weight was still not enough.

Although he is a favorite minister of the Son of Heaven, the power in his own hands is not big enough, not as good as Wang Youling, and even less than He Guiqing, a feudal official.

But today I came here to get to know each other.

After all, this is a talent, and it is a talent that has been proven by history.

Wang Youling is not enough as his backer, and Zuo Zongtang is not enough.

After Zuo Zongtang died, Li Hongzhang and Sheng Xuanhuai teamed up with foreign businessmen, and in less than a month, Hu Xueyan went bankrupt.

Su Yu said: "Then goodbye, after half a year, I may make an appointment with you again." ”

Hu Xueyan said: "Yes, even if Xueyan is thousands of miles away, it will definitely arrive." ”

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Leave Hangzhou, take a boat along the Qiantang River to the sea, and continue north.

At this time, Hei Gong and the others did not follow the ship, but went to Tianjing in the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom to once again carry out the hidden mission.

The Tianjing Incident has not broken out so far.

On the contrary, Yang Xiuqing is fighting more and more fiercely in the power struggle, which is a bit unpleasant.

Su Yu must find a way to get history back on track, and it is best to get stuck in his time node.

This way along the coast to the north, the sea is very depressed.

The usually busy trading ships were pitifully few at this time, because the entire eastern sea was made up by war clouds.

And business is most risk-averse, especially the risk of war.

Originally, Su Yu should have gone to Shanghai again to visit Wittoma and Sir Henry, and invite them to join his Jiujiang Pilot Economic Zone project.

But not now, this is within the scope of Minister Baoling's responsibility, and he will not get involved.

This economic pilot zone is too important, not only for the opening of the foundation of Su, but also for the opening of the entire industrialization of China.

There must be no mistakes.

In this way, Su Yao went directly to the sea of Tianjin.

"Boom Boom Boom Boom ......"

Far away, a rumbling explosion was heard.

It was the sound of naval artillery firing.

When I looked closer, I found that it was even more incredible.

After a month of leaving, the size of this fleet has increased unexpectedly, not only the British fleet, but also the French fleet, as well as the American fleet.

Moreover, they did not just fire at the sea, but at the coastline of Tianjin.

Even...... Some of the shells have already fallen on the ground in Tianjin.

As soon as Su's ship approached, it was immediately surrounded by warships, and British soldiers came on board to inspect it.

However, it was quickly released.

Because Su Yu not only had a letter from Sir Bao Ling, but also a letter from the rear admiral.

It's just that he didn't say anything about retiring from the army, and this order was given by Bao.

Because Bao Ling was not only the British minister to China, but also the British supreme commander in China.

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Su Yu got off the boat and went to the new army barracks first.

In order to avoid the artillery fire of the British fleet, the new army had long gone to the new barracks and abandoned the original sailor camp.

Originally, it was planned that the second batch of new troops would be 3,500 people, but it turned out to be only 1,500 people.

I have been training for more than three months now.

Su Yu is not there, Wang Shiqing is on the front line, so the current top officials of the new army are Rong Lu and Zhaobu.

As the commander of the new army, Su Yu observed the drill for several hours.

I couldn't help frowning.

The reason for halving the number of conscripts is simple, there is no money.

Because the entire Eight Banners, as well as the military department and the household department, were hostile to the new army.

So even under the heavy pressure of the emperor, he only allocated less than one million taels.

Of course, to some extent, the household department is really out of money.

And the emperor was not willing to pay out of his own pocket.

These 1,500 recruits were inferior to the first batch of recruits in terms of ability and spirit.

However, this is also normal.

This first batch of new troops was personally trained by Su Yu, and in just a few months, they experienced a baptism of spirit and blood and fire, and they also spontaneously organized a mutiny, which is of course completely different.

"The marshal, the subordinate is incompetent, please punish the marshal." Zhaobu and the others knelt neatly in front of Su Yu.

Su Yu said: "Zhaobu, there were many opportunities for the new army last year, but they were hard to find, so there will be no more." At present, there is only one way for this new army, to be strict and ruthless, and as for the rest, we will talk about it later. ”

Zhaobu kowtowed, "Obey!" ”

Su Yu also wants to train this new army in person, but he has too many more important things to do.

And this second new army does make him very dissatisfied now, but when he is pulled into the battlefield and taken by veterans, he will still be transformed.

Although there are already many veterans in this new army, and almost all the officers are sent by veterans.

But it's still not enough.

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After only taking it for more than two hours, Su Yu left the new army barracks.

Continue to gallop into Beijing.

When I passed through Tianjin, I found that it had already been a mess, and the rich and wealthy businessmen inside had escaped cleanly.

And the people also fled six or seven times out of ten.

Tianjin Green Camp is defending the city, as if facing a great enemy, and its face is like earth.

Although Su Yu's side has finished talking, on Tianjin's side, it is completely imminent.

I didn't expect the situation to be so critical at this time.

He couldn't delay even more, and continued to speed towards the capital.

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And at this time!

The entire capital has been full of rumors.

Su Yu has been gone for more than a month, but no news has come.

It's not just that the negotiations have failed.

Su Yu may have been arrested.

What's more, Su Yu's tough attitude completely angered the foreigners, so the situation became even more precarious.

Su Yu may have died at the hands of the British.

And so on.

Above the court, there are even more dark clouds.

It was another extremely painful month for the emperor.

Su Yu went to negotiate for more than a month, but there was no news.

However, the battle reports from Guangzhou came one after another.

Every time it's a big defeat.

In the regimental training around Guangzhou, the green battalion kept going to rescue Guangzhou and wanted to recapture Guangzhou.

Twenty or thirty thousand people were sent successively.

But all defeated.

I heard that the British army in Guangzhou was only about 4,000 people.

Tens of thousands of people, but 4,000 people can't be defeated.

The combat effectiveness of this British army is so strong.

And I heard that Britain is still constantly recruiting.

It is necessary to immediately expand the scale of the war and occupy the whole of Guangdong.

Guangdong is another source of wealth for the imperial court in addition to Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and if it is lost, it will be even worse.

Of course, what is even more terrifying is the situation on Tianjin's side.

It is visible to everyone that the British fleet is constantly growing.

Compared to before, the size of the fleet has almost doubled.

Moreover, their actions have become more and more aggressive.

The day before yesterday, the shells had even fallen on the outskirts of Tianjin, and there were already casualties.

The city of Tianjin was within the range of the naval guns, and once fired, the consequences would be unimaginable.

It looks like the sky is falling apart.

Su Yu, how are you talking over there?

Why do you want a message?

And the bad news is not only for foreigners, but also for the war situation in the south.

After breaking the camp in the south of the Yangtze River, although the rebellion did not take advantage of the victory to pursue, the rebel puppet king Shi Dakaixi's expeditionary army has entered Jiangxi, and has captured most of the state capitals in Jiangxi.

Seeing that the whole of Jiangxi is about to fall.

The emperor's mood was completely bad.

"Your Majesty, you can't wait any longer, the negotiations on Su Yu's side will definitely fail, and new preparations must be made."

"Your Majesty, Su Yu is young and vigorous, and he must have angered the British, which is why the British retaliated so violently and continued to increase their troops."

"It is imperative that the experienced minister be re-sent as a messenger to renegotiate with the British."

"The slave recommended He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang."

"The minions recommend Elder and Iribu, these two have talked to the British after all and have experience."

"Please recall Su Yu so that he doesn't further aggravate the situation."

"The minister asks the emperor to issue an edict to reprimand Su Yu, first give an explanation to the British, appease them, and prevent the situation from deteriorating further!"

And at this very time.

The eunuch rushed to report: "Your Majesty, Su Yu returned to Beijing to resume his life and asked to see him outside the palace!" ”

Everyone was stunned, and this suddenly came back?

Didn't it get seized by the British?

The emperor said: "Quick, pass quickly!" ”

A moment later, the dusty Su Yu entered the palace.

Suddenly, all eyes were on Su Yu's body.

The emperor stood up directly and asked urgently, "Su Yu, how are you talking?" How's the talk? ”

For the emperor, and even for the courtiers.

As long as the payout is less than eight million, it is considered a success.

It is more important to let the British withdraw first.

Su Yu said: "Your Majesty, fortunately, the negotiation is completed, and the British are willing to withdraw from the army." ”

The emperor asked, "What conditions?" What conditions do the British? ”

The courtiers in the audience pricked up their ears even more.

As long as it is less than eight million reparations, they will not say anything now, as long as the British can be allowed to withdraw their troops, eight million is worth it.

Even if there is a liquidation, it will be an afterthought.

Su Yu said: "The British promised to withdraw unconditionally, this is the letter of state submitted by the British minister, this is the treaty I signed with the other party, please read it to the emperor!" ”

The emperor was stunned, and the Manchu civil and military forces were stunned.

Unconditional withdrawal?

How is this possible?

In this posture in front of you, how can you withdraw unconditionally?

The emperor took the treaty signed by the two sides, and of course he could not understand the English, only the part in Chinese.

It is indeed clearly written that the British are willing to withdraw their troops unconditionally.

At this moment, there was a faint sound below.

"Your Majesty, was Su Yu coaxed by the British, they are constantly increasing their troops, how can they retreat? Is this their delaying tactic? ”

It would be fun if Su Yu here said that the British were willing to withdraw their troops unconditionally, and the British fleet on the sea of Tianjin over there opened fire directly on Tianjin.

Then this Su Yu will probably be swept to the end.

This is a complete crime of deception.

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However, it is destined to make some people get their wish.

Above the sea of Tianjin, the combined fleet is continuing to threaten the city of Tianjin, and the artillery landing point is getting closer and closer.

When the pace of war is getting closer and closer.

Suddenly, a British ship appeared on the southern sea skyline.

On board was none other than the commander of the British fleet in China, Rear Admiral Sima Migli.

His battleship went directly inside the Combined Fleet.

Give orders.

The fleet retreats!

Then, the flag was waved above the battleship.

The whole army retreats!

Then, the combined fleet turned around and headed in the opposite direction of the city of Tianjin, heading east.

In just over half an hour, the Combined Fleet retreated cleanly.

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