(There's nothing in this chapter, it's still reviewed, and you can't change it)

Finally agreed!

It was certainly a great victory.

However, some battles have just begun, and the negotiation of detailed terms is the most torturous.

The first is the first clause, the issue of equity ownership between the two parties.

The British insisted that they had invested enough money, and that they were responsible for all the machinery, overseas transportation, a considerable part of the procurement of raw materials, sales in overseas markets, related technology, relevant engineers, relevant management personnel, relevant patents, etc.

Therefore, they insisted on holding 55 percent of the shares, and Su Liu's side holding 45 percent of the shares.

However, Su Yu's side is categorical, as long as one side wants to hold 51 percent of the shares, there is no room for concession on this point.

On this point alone, the two sides argued fiercely for three days.

In the end, the other party insisted on the bottom line of 51% of the shares, and it would never waver.

Basha and Bao Ling, in an effort to bridge the gap between the two sides, tried to bridge the gap.

However, several British consortia are resolutely unwilling to budge on this point, and insist that the right to patent technology should also be part of the shares.

And Su Yu is waiting here.

Hum.

Tell me about patents, tell me about the advancement of technology.

The Jenny loom you have, although it has evolved for many generations, is still backward.

Really advanced improved version of the design, in my place.

Then, Su Yu threw out a thick stack of drawings.

The other party did not believe it at all, and in the textile machine, the British had absolute self-confidence.

You Su is an Oriental, how can there be a more advanced design?

But the heads of these consortiums couldn't understand it, so they sent people to Shanghai overnight to find relevant engineers.

Then, let him sign a non-disclosure agreement.

Finally, hand him the relevant drawings.

The two engineers studied it for a day and a night, and finally came to a conclusion.

The drawing given by the Marquis of Su Yu is indeed an upgraded version of the existing textile machine, which is indeed more advanced and can improve the efficiency by nearly ten percent.

And so!

On this most critical issue of shareholding, the British chose to back down.

Of course, the design of this textile machine is only one of the reasons.

The most important thing is that they clearly know that this is Su Yao's bottom line, and it is impossible to break through.

Even bribing him privately is of no use.

At the beginning, they felt that Su Yu was the most clumsy negotiator, because people could see the psychological goal at once, and they didn't know how to hide it at all.

Later, they found out that this is the difficult person.

Because, his psychological price is his bottom line.

After breaking through this most critical point, we will face a second difficulty.

Questions about steel mills.

The British side believes that there is no need to build a steel plant in the Jiujiang Pilot Economic Zone.

The steel needed by the factory is simply delivered.

Because the British side felt that this kind of steel plant was a heavy industry, and the investment was too large, and now so much silver was needed on paper, and when the actual construction started, God knows if it would have to make additional investment?

Typical investment is large, but the effect is slow.

But for Su Yu, this steel plant is a top priority.

It is the foundation of industry.

Without a steel mill, there would be no shadow of the manufacturing bureau of the future.

The arsenal of the future, let alone count on it.

If you want to industrialize, steel mills are indispensable.

Of course, Su Yu knew that building a steel plant in Jiujiang was not the best choice, because there were no large iron ore mines here.

However, Zhang Zhidong built a large steel plant in Hankou, and to some extent, it may not be as good as Jiujiang.

Because, not far from Jiujiang, Xinyu, there is one of China's several major iron ore groups.

Dexing, which is even closer, has the largest copper mine complex in China.

Steel is important, and so is copper.

The most important metal for the future of electrification is copper.

Even the future military industry, most importantly, is copper.

The British side firmly believes that for steel, it is better to buy it.

Because iron ore was too heavy and needed to be transported from overseas colonies, the cost was too high.

And so!

Su Yu took a group of people and went to Chengmen Mountain in Jiujiang.

There is a small group of mines, both iron and copper.

Although it is not possible to judge the size yet, the quality is not bad.

After the discovery of copper, the attitude of the British was completely different.

For iron ore, they are not very interested, but for copper ore, they have a big eye.

Because they are also manufactured, copper in China is not just a metal, but also a currency.

Then, in this mining complex, they also found silver and even gold.

As a result, the attitude of the British side changed by 180.

It was agreed to build a steel smelter, but on one condition, the mine group must also be included in the property of the Jiujiang Economic Pilot Zone, which means that the British must also own 49% of the shares in the mine group.

Su Yu made an extremely strong opposition.

Once again, the negotiations between the two sides came to a brief standstill.

Su stressed that this mining complex belongs to the Chinese people and cannot be included in the assets of the economic zone.

The two sides negotiated again and again.

Bao Ling and Ba Xiali went through rounds of mediation, and several big bubbles appeared on their lips.

Eventually, both sides took a step back.

Su Yu agreed to include the mine in the assets of the pilot economic zone, but in exchange, a 10-kilometer railway had to be built from the Chengmenshan mine to the Jiujiang urban area.

The other party thinks that there is no need for this, and the steel plant can be built next door to the mine.

The two sides engaged in another tug-of-war.

Su Yu insisted on building a railway from the mine to the steel mill to the wharf.

In the end, the other party agreed, after all, it was only about ten kilometers.

The whole negotiation process can only be done by Su Yu himself, because only he understands English.

And the core content is in his heart.

British, but with a professional team of dozens of people.

So every time he negotiated, it seemed that Su Yu was fighting dozens of enemies.

However, Hu Xueyan and Shen Baozhen will be on the side for every important negotiation, and although they cannot actually participate, they can learn and understand it in depth.

Then, Bai Feifei also joined in.

She is an excellent operator, after all, in the capital, she has multiplied her dowry assets several times in just a few years.

But after joining the negotiations, she felt that her vision had been greatly improved.

Or even indulge in it.

When she was in the smuggling business before, she also dealt with foreigners, and even had overseas friends.

However, he has never been involved in such high-end, in-depth negotiations.

Even Su Yu himself racked his brains every day.

Almost as soon as I have time, I go online.

He can't keep up with the amount of knowledge.

In the small group, many people have already joined.

Talents majoring in steel smelting, textile, finance, geology, and business have joined in.

They all gave advice to Su Yao.

So, this often happens.

During the daytime negotiations, a professional team on the British side raised a series of questions and dug a series of pits, thinking that Su Yu would not find out.

And Su Yu did say that he was silent, as if he didn't understand.

But in the evening, send these out and let the most professional crowd solve them.

Some of the big bulls in the group couldn't solve it, so they started the big summoning technique.

If the doctor can't solve it, he will find a mentor.

Almost in a short time, he was able to give Su Yu a perfect reply.

So, the next day, or the next day, the third day!

Su Yu once again defeated dozens of enemies.

showed amazing professionalism, solved the problems raised by the other party one by one, and filled in the other party's pits one by one.

This made the British side, almost doubtful of life.

What the hell is this?

Su Yu is obviously only one person? Why does it feel like he has the most powerful staff in the world behind him?

Our British talents are the most advanced and professional.

I thought that this negotiation would definitely take advantage of Su Yu in minutes, and he would definitely be able to take advantage of countless advantages.

The result?

The heart is haggard!

It's terrifying to face someone who knows everything.

Geology, Economics, Metallurgy, Medicine, Biology, Textiles, Machinery, etc......

Therefore, in this negotiation, although Su Yu was only one person, he still won and went to victory.

But in fact, Su Yu is also so tired every day that he doubts his life.

As long as he doesn't use the Internet, after the negotiation every day, he sometimes doesn't eat, just lies in bed, motionless.

But I can't sleep, my brain is very active, and I have to review.

Shen Bao'er brought hot water and stripped Su Yu of it.

Then lie down like this and help him take a bath.

She is a very qualified concubine, and she waits for Su Yu attentively, and she doesn't even fake her hands.

But in Jiujiang, she is like the only hostess.

In a short period of time, she established her authority.

not only let everyone know that she is Su Yu's wife, but in front of all the subordinates, she is completely the same.

Qingqing baby, but you don't have this ability.

Her heart is full of romance, love, and literature.

Su Yu was reviewing in his mind, and the gains and losses of today's negotiations suddenly felt a softness on his body.

A sheep clung to it, making a snorting sound.

"Husband, you're tired." Shen Bao'er whispered in her ear: "But ......"

Su Yu said softly: "Yes, I'm a little tired, come by yourself." ”

Then, she sat down slowly.

Moreover, she said in a half-crying voice in Su Yu's ear: "Husband, full of ......"

You're amazing.

You have the ability to control people with the wife of a wealthy family.

Yangzhou thin horse's partial ability, you also have it, right?

Shen Bao'er's daughter is really like a cat.

It doesn't matter if it's a voice or a letter.

Before the loss, Su Yu still felt that she was a very cold and arrogant person, who would not serve people, let alone please people.

The result is good,

This woman's ability to please people is as high as heaven.

The ability to compete for favor is even more invincible.

On the contrary, Hong Renli is arrogant and domineering.

Moreover, Shen Bao'er almost never opens her mouth when she wants something, just looks at you with big watery eyes.

Full of anticipation.

But he didn't say it.

You're very green tea.

Su Yu said: "You also want to participate in the negotiations, right?" ”

"Is that okay?" Shen Bao'er was pleasantly surprised: "I'll sit next to my husband and help you register, okay?" ”

Su Yu said: "Yes." ”

The other party was another mess.

………………

The next day, she sat next to Su Yu.

With a serious and cold face, he held a notebook and recorded it carefully on the side.

The whole process, without smiling.

And he didn't have any intimacy with Su Yao, and completely played the role of an assistant.

And the title of Su Yu has also become an adult.

Bai Feifei next to her glanced at her, but didn't say anything.

Women know women best, and of course she knows Shen Baoer's scheming and competitiveness.

On the contrary, Hong people leave and do whatever they want.

She is extremely smart about what she wants to do.

For when you don't want to do it, you are stingy with any energy.

Hong Ren was very relaxed and mentally relaxed.

Because, she became more and more sure that her choice was right, and the guilt in her heart was resolved a lot.

She has saved the fate of tens of thousands of hard-working women.

At the beginning of the kingdom of heaven, the slogan of emancipating women was issued, so many heroines joined in.

But after arriving in Tianjing, this group of men went even further than the Qing court.

Hong Xiuquan, Yang Xiuqing's domination of women, is much more than the Manchu emperor.

The sisters of the women's camp are getting worse and worse day by day.

Two years ago, Yang Xiuqing abolished the system of separate camps for men and women, allowing women to return to their families. Even nominally divided marriages.

However, there are still a large number of women in the women's hall, and the women's hall in various places has been preserved.

When the men of heaven went out to war, all the women did the heavy labor, moving bricks, building cities, and digging trenches.

There is no remuneration, and the daily ration is much less than that of men, and they are subject to other aspects.

Therefore, every day, there are women who look for a short time.

Even Fu Shanxiang, known as a female champion, did not exert any talents, just Yang Xiuqing's plaything.

After coming to Jiujiang, these women have the freedom to work, their food and clothing have been upgraded by several levels, and they have been paid for their daily work.

It does feel like going from hell to heaven.

Hong Renli felt that he had saved the fate of these tens of thousands of sisters, and his spirit had also been redeemed.

Moreover, she feels that she has a responsibility to lead these tens of thousands of sisters to a better future.

Shen Bao'er's sudden rise, she felt threatened.

She could clearly see that Su Yu's side was divided into three forces.

Bai Feifei family, Shen Baozhen family, Taiping army forces.

Bai Feifei and Su Yu are a family, and they contribute money and efforts, and Hong Ren doesn't want to fight.

But Shen Bao'er was too aggressive, Shen Baozhen controlled all the internal affairs of Jiujiang, and now Shen Bao'er is also involved in Su Yu's industry.

I heard that Shen Tingen, as well as Shen Baoer's brothers, all came to Jiujiang.

The whole family has joined Su Yu and done things for him.

If Shen Bao'er's family is too powerful, I am afraid that it will encroach on the right to speak in the Heavenly Kingdom system.

Wei Jun is a guerrilla general of the Green Battalion, who has a certain amount of military power, and has nearly 1,000 veterans of the Taiping Army in his hands, and he is also loyal to Su Yu.

But he didn't have enough portions.

It's a pity that Lin Qirong is in Tianjing, otherwise he and General Zeng Tianyang combined, the weight would be enough.

The key is that the Kingdom of Heaven is on Su Yu's side, and there are the largest number of people, but there are no outstanding talents.

Hong Renli was not good at this kind of thing, and she immediately thought of someone, Fu Shanxiang.

It's a pity that Tianjing didn't let people go, so he had to find a way to pay a bigger price and borrow Fu Shanxiang.

Then, she found Lin Xiang'er again.

This chubby chick is tossing in the kitchen.

When it comes to cooking, she has a very poor income.

However, for desserts, because she loves them very much, she shows an amazing talent.

Seeing this scene, Hong Ren came out of breath and slapped her big round cheek hard.

"Ahh Xiang'er covered it and jumped up.

"Eat, eat, eat, know how to eat, it's useless." Hong Renli scolded.

"Come out to me, I have something to say to you." Then, he pulled the ears of the clothes and grabbed them.

Hong Renli looked at this little chubby girl, she actually looked very cute.

The key is white, and ...... Carrying a famous weapon.

Because of good nutrition, it is already overdeveloped.

"Let me tell you one thing, are you willing to marry Su Yu as a concubine?" The Hung people left the road.

"Ah......" Lin Xiang'er was stunned, her face was sad.

Hong Renli said angrily: "What, you still don't want to?" ”

Lin Xiang'er said: "But, mother, aren't you his concubine?" That's not good. ”

Hong Renli said: "How many times have I told you, I'm not your mother." ”

Lin Shang'er said: "However, I am afraid of pain. ”

Hong Ren said: "What does it hurt? ”

Lin Shang'er said: "It doesn't hurt, you cry wolf every time." ”

Hong Renli gritted his teeth and said, "You child, what do you know?" ”

"Forget it, I'll discuss it with you, and it's settled." Hong Renli said: "If you don't agree, I will beat you to death." ”

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Capital!

The emperor was furious.

He had just received two messages.

First, Shen Baozhen married her daughter to Su Yu as a concubine, and held a wedding banquet with great fanfare, inviting thousands of people to the banquet, lest the world not know.

Second, Shen Tingen has already taken several grandchildren, moved his family, left the capital, and went to Jiujiang.

What does that mean?

When you Shen Baozhen left, I specially left you to talk, openly and secretly, just to let you help keep an eye on Jiujiang and Su Yu.

And what about you?

turned around and completely threw Su Yu, and did a thorough tie-up?

Is this a complete failure to take me, the emperor, into account?

The key is why?

Su Yu is just a governor of Jiangxi, and I am the emperor.

I am the one who is completely in control of your future.

Now the situation in the south is indispensable, and he needs to be used to balance the Hunan army, but I still can't lack you Shen Baozhen?

Your position as the prefect of Jiujiang was given to you by me.

I can give it to you, and I can take it back for you.

In addition, the emperor received two more messages.

As the governor of Jiangxi, Su Yu did not go to Nanchang at all, nor did he go to the governor's yamen for a day, and all the government affairs of Jiangxi were handed over to Hu Linyi.

What do you mean?

Admit defeat with the Xiang army?

This is not your Su Yong's style.

I told you not to fight too ugly with the Hunan army.

As a result, you are good, you don't fight at all, and you hand over all the power, what do you want to do?

Another piece of news is that Su Yu frequently visits the provinces.

You are the governor of Jiangxi, you take care of your affairs in Jiangxi, what are you visiting?

Without my will, you left the land without permission?

What do you want to do?

Only the ministers of the Qin Mission are qualified to go to other provinces to visit the feudal officials to discuss things, what do you have to discuss with the governor of a province?

Is it to talk, that is also the power of the center of the imperial court?

What do you Su Yu mean by this? Pampered and proud?

So, the emperor summoned Su Shun and Du Han.

"Tell me, what does Shen Baozhen mean by this?"

Su Shun did not answer.

Du Han said: "Your Majesty, this matter is obvious, Shen Baozhen felt that there was no future in the Hunan army at that time, so he had already taken refuge in Su Yu and played a double reed in front of the emperor." ”

The term double reed originated in the Qianlong Jiaqing period.

These words directly angered the emperor.

He, the emperor, hates the deception of others the most.

Then, he asked, "And what is this Su Yu doing with frequent visits to other provinces?" What does he want to do? ”

"What did he do in Sichuan? What did he do in Yunnan? ”

Some people seem to be very small.

Su Yu went to Hubei, and even to Liangjiang, but no one reported to the emperor.

As a result, I went to Sichuan and Yunnan, and someone reported it.

"In addition, why didn't Su Yu, the governor of Jiangxi, go to Nanchang and the governor's yamen? Instead, let Hu Linyi completely handle Jiangxi's government affairs? ”

Who secretly reported this to the emperor?

It's definitely not the Hunan army's side, and they wish the emperor didn't know about it at all.

"Su Shun, you can talk about it." The Emperor said.

Su Shun thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, Su Yu is now focused on running a factory and engaging in foreign affairs, so he handed over all the government affairs. As for the visits to various provinces, it is probably also to discuss the relevant cooperation of the factory. ”

When the emperor heard the words "running a factory" and "running foreign affairs", he was furious.

I could hold it down before, but now I can't hold it down.

"Nonsense, nonsense...... the emperor slapped the table and said, "Did I make an exception to promote him so that he could run a factory?" Did he let him do foreign affairs? It's for him to deal with the rebellion well, and not to do his job! Is this taking my words as a deaf ear? ”

Du Han said: "It's better to send a minister to investigate." ”

The Emperor groaned.

Su Shun said: "It's not appropriate. ”

The emperor said, "What do you say? ”

Su Shun said: "If you send the minister to go, I am afraid that the contradiction will be made public, and it will be difficult to step down in the end." It is better to send a secret envoy to secretly admonish. ”

Suddenly, Du Han couldn't help but glance at Su Shun.

Su Zhongtang, isn't Su Yu your political enemy? Why show mercy?

Su Shun is a very complicated person.

He has a splendid heart and a high heart, but he has a low eye.

He is impatient with the Manchurians, but he is very serious about the Han people, to be precise, he thinks highly of the capable people.

And Su Yu is undoubtedly a capable person.

Du Han regarded Su Yu as a mortal enemy, but Su Shun didn't take it too seriously, he thought that he was under one person and above ten thousand, and he didn't disdain to regard Su Yu as a political enemy.

And he has a little admiration for what Su Yu wants to do.

Deep down, I want to fulfill two points.

However, he has a hundred obedience to the emperor, all for the sake of the Sacred Heart.

Therefore, it is impossible for him to really help Su Yu speak.

The emperor said: "Then do as you say, and send someone to admonish Su Yu and let him turn back to the right path, otherwise I will be very unhappy." In addition, let him secretly train Shen Baozhen, what does it mean? If there is no reasonable reply, he, the prefect of Jiujiang, will not do it, and I will replace him. ”

"Who, then, will you send to admonish?"

Du Han thought for a while and said, "The minister recommends Kuang Yuan, the servant of the Ministry of Officials!" ”

The emperor thought about it, this person has the official hat, and recently someone from the military aircraft department has left, and he wants to add another person, and the emperor also cares about this person.

"Okay, then let Kuang Yuan go." The emperor said: "Be sure to make it clear to Kuang Yuan, be strict, and be sure to let Su Yu turn back to the right path and do my errand well." ”

Then, the emperor said: "If Shen Baozhen resigns, who will be the prefect of Jiujiang?" ”

Du Han said: "The minister recommended Weng Tongshu. ”

The emperor frowned slightly, this person was removed from office last year.

Together with Dexinga and Boyan, they lost in the political struggle.

Du Han said: "Whether Shen Baozhen is unwilling or can't, since he can't keep an eye on Su Yu, then change someone else to keep an eye on it." ”

Weng Tongshu was removed from his post last year because of the impeachment of Su Yu for making false reports about his military exploits.

If he is allowed to be the prefect of Jiujiang, the relationship between the emperor and Su Yu will be embarrassing.

The emperor said, "Let's talk about it again!" Look at how Su Yu gives back, and see how Shen Baozhen replies, whether he is really obsessed. ”

"Huh!"

And at this time, there was a voice outside.

"Your Majesty, the British envoy asked to see him, and the monk sent someone to send it."

The emperor frowned and said, "No! ”

Then, he said: "Forget it, tomorrow when the court meets, we will officially meet you." ”

Su Shun and Du Han retired.

When leaving the palace, Du Han couldn't help but say: "Su Zhongtang, we are merciful to Su Yu's subordinates today, and people may not be merciful to our subordinates?" ”

Su Shun said: "There is no mercy from my subordinates, so why should I need others to show mercy?" ”

With that, he walked away.

Du Han sighed in his heart.

Su Zhongtang is too much of a person in his eyes, and he doesn't even pay attention to political enemies.

The next day!

The Emperor officially summoned the British emissary.

At this time, the British envoy's heart was already angry to the extreme.

Ergin sent him to the capital to meet the emperor, which was supposed to be an ultimatum.

He forced the emperor to agree to revise the treaty, forced the emperor to release the arrested diplomatic officials in Guangzhou, and forced the emperor to depose Ye Mingchen and dispose of Ye Mingchen and others.

As a result, as a messenger, he was directly captured by the people of Seng Lingqin before he landed.

He was inexplicably detained in Tianjin for more than half a month, without being interrogated by anyone, and was inexplicably released and sent to the capital.

"British envoy, when you see my Emperor of the Celestial Empire, still don't kneel?" The Ministry of Rites Shangshu said coldly.

The envoy said angrily: "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Great Qing Kingdom, on behalf of the British Empire, I formally make three requests to you. ”

"First, we will agree to all our country's requests for treaty amendments and fulfill the previous contracts."

"Article 2, the immediate release of all diplomatic and military personnel captured by our country."

"Article 3, immediately remove Ye Mingchen and other relevant officials, and severely punish them."

At this time, the envoy, who had been imprisoned for more than half a month, did not talk about any diplomatic etiquette.

All he wanted to do was get through the process and leave immediately.

Now the British Empire is mobilizing troops and warships to the Far East, a total of tens of thousands of people, it will take a long time.

But as soon as the first army was in sufficient numbers, the war began.

And the process he has to go through is to carry out the final persecution.

Lest anyone say that the British Empire is not declaring war.

The emperor said coldly: "I have already said that the matter of repairing the contract is nothing, and it cannot be talked about again. ”

"I don't know anything about the arrest of your diplomats, but I'll ask about it."

"The removal of Ye Mingchen and others is our country's internal affair, and your country's demand is really ridiculous."

The British envoy said: "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Qing Kingdom, this is our ultimatum. If I don't get a response, then my country will be forced to use war to solve the problem. ”

The Manchu Dynasty both laughed at the civil and military.

You keep saying that the means of war will solve the problem, but the result is completely a paper tiger.

The last time they all sent troops directly, but they still withdrew unconditionally, allowing Su Yubai to pick up a lot of credit.

Now let's talk about the means of war.

The British envoy said: "I'm very sorry, but it seems that our final negotiations have broken down!" ”

"Farewell!"

Then the British envoy left directly.

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Note: The second one is sent, and I can't think of a monthly pass, so I can only look at Engong, okay for me? Thank you.

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