On the Yangtze River.

Su Yu's army of 10,000 was scattered on hundreds of ships.

Downstream.

Su Yu and Zuo Zongtang were talking in secret.

It was the other party who took the initiative to find it, so Su Yu finally met with this Jinliang. (Living Zhuge Liang)

"Su Yu, what exactly do you want to do?" After meeting, Zuo Zongtang went straight to the point.

Su Yu was silent for a while, and said, "Brother Ji, what do you think of today?" ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "Rotten, rotten. ”

This duke was a national hero, and from the things he did, it seemed that he was loyal to the Qing court.

However, he was loyal to the country, not to the Qing court.

When the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was just gaining momentum, he had hope for it and went to talk to Hong Xiu comprehensively.

After the talk!

Enter your mother!

Hong Xiuquan asked him to join the God Worship Sect and completely destroy Confucianism and Taoism.

Later, he talked to Zeng Guofan about the possibility of rebellion.

After vetoing this line, he was loyal to the Qing court, did his best, and spent almost the rest of his life quelling the rebellion.

Peaceful back chaos, peaceful Xinjiang chaos.

It seems that he was indeed loyal to the Qing court, greatly maintained the unity of the country's territory, and made immortal contributions to the nation.

Su Yu said: "What do you think of foreigners? ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "Beasts, they want to destroy my temple and break my foundation." ”

Among the high-ranking officials of the Qing court, they all made compromises to foreigners and feared them like ghosts, and Zuo Zongtang was an exception.

This person is a hardliner against foreigners from beginning to end.

Su Yu said: "After reading the "Tianjin Treaty" signed by the imperial court recently, what do you think? ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "My eyes are cracked, blood rushes to my brain, and I lose my power and humiliate the country!" ”

Su Yu said: "According to these treaties, you probably know what our country will become in the future. ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "The lifeblood of the whole country was caught in the hands of foreigners, and the vertebrae were completely broken, and I couldn't get up again." “

Su Yu said: "The ultimate goal of the foreigners is to turn our country into half a colony, become the largest dumping ground for foreign goods and opium, take what they want, become the sick man of East Asia, and sink for a hundred years." ”

"The biggest clause in the treaty will completely destroy the industrial development of our country, because foreign goods sold in the interior do not need to pay any taxes at all, and this article alone will kill our national industry."

Speaking of this, Zuo Zongtang slammed his fist on the table and roared angrily: "Lose power and humiliate the country!" Lose power and humiliate the country! ”

Su Yu said slowly: "So, I started another route. ”

"I started a different diplomatic line in London, trying to adjust the foreign policy of the British Empire towards China."

"I want to make my country an ally of the British Empire in East Asia."

"I want to borrow money and technology from the British to industrialize the country."

"And join the hegemonic system of the British Empire and become the mainstream civilized country in the world!"

"Within ten years, by defeating a great power country, it will be completely recognized by the mainstream countries of the world and become half of the world's great powers."

As soon as these words came out, Zuo Zongtang was stunned.

He kept saying that this is bright, this is bright!

It's really above the top, and no one pays attention to it.

He has his own ideas about the rich country and the strong army, but it is not clear.

But now after hearing Su Yu's words, he was completely stunned.

In his mind, there was only one feeling.

You...... You...... You're better braggart than I am.

Su Yu said: "I haven't shown this thing to anyone in China, not anyone." ”

"Zuo Jigao, you are the only person in China who has seen this document."

After that, Su Yu handed this thing to Zuo Zongtang.

This is the will of Prince Albert of the British Empire!

This prince personally endorsed the Jiujiang Economic Zone in Suyu.

Each of the words on this is a thousand pounds.

British troops in the Far East have the responsibility to protect the Jiujiang Economic Pilot Zone.

The British Empire was extremely colonial, and all markets were open to the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone.

Su Yu said slowly: "This Prince Albert is the husband of the British Queen, and he is known as the uncrowned king. ”

"I know him." Zuo Zongtang began to tremble.

Raised his head, as if he had seen Su Yu for the first time.

He really didn't expect that someone in Daqing would go so far ahead.

"I understand now, I totally understand." Zuo Zongtang said: "Why is you in such a situation at this time, because even if you take half a step back, this Jiujiang Economic Pilot Zone will be wiped out." ”

"This is the only seedling of the Qing Dynasty's industrialization, where the hope lies." Zuo Zongtang said: "In the future, even if there is foreign affairs, even if there is a factory, it will be completely different, and the conditions you get will never be available again in the future." ”

"I understand you, why you are going on a killing spree, why you don't hesitate to fight the court to the end."

"Because of this kind of thing, even if you compromise a little, the matter will be absolutely over."

Su Yu said: "Therefore, there are only two roads in front of my country. ”

"First, to become a semi-colonial and decadent country."

"Second, industrial power, reform and self-improvement."

"Count Ergin and others want to push our country to the first kind, the abyss of destruction."

"And the Prince Albert faction and our country are on the line of peaceful cooperation, because our country has a huge market and an incomparably cheap labor force, which can bring them great benefits."

"Prince Albert was preparing for the 1860 World's Fair, and the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone, which was his greatest exhibit, would be able to show the whole of Britain that his route would bring far greater benefits to Britain than war and dumping."

"The success of the 1860 World's Fair was a matter for the fate of our country."

"However, now I am in great trouble now, I have lost my holy family, I have lost the support of the imperial court, I have been deposed as the governor of Jiangxi, I have lost the recognition of the central court of the imperial court, and my Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone has completely lost its official name."

"Then in the eyes of the British, my Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone is like a flame, which is extinguished with a gentle blow, and it is precarious."

"Prince Albert would have been strongly attacked by the opposition, and the 1860 World's Fair would have died. Because there are huge political and monetary costs to hold the entire fair. ”

"A precarious and unofficially recognized Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone is not worth the risk at all."

Zuo Zongtang said: "So what? ”

Su said: "I need to set up a banner, I need to establish a strong political force. ”

"Another order!"

Zuo Zongtang said: "What do you mean? ”

Su Yu said: "I want to establish a cooperative economy in the south, and the governors of the economically developed provinces in the south will all sign to join." Form a secret agreement and send it to London! ”

"Let the British see that we are very strong and can compete with the imperial court, at least it seems."

"The political gimmick on our side is big enough, Prince Albert, so that we can sing on stage!"

"We can't just sit back and put our hopes in London, or we're going to be doomed."

When Zuo Zongtang heard this, he was immediately terrified.

He said it very plainly.

But what does it mean inside?

He wanted the governors of the south to stand on his side and fight against the center of the court.

The emperor and the court, you are conservative and self-contained, then you play yours.

We, the southern provinces, have started anew and implemented a different economic order.

This...... This is a classic example of one country, two policies.

Zuo Zongtang trembled and said, "They won't agree!" ”

He Guiqing, Governor of Liangjiang, Governor of Jiangsu, Hubei, Hunan, Anhui, Fujian, Zhejiang.

Su Yu wants to deal with these people.

To put it bluntly, it means that the seven governors worked together to oppose the imperial court and establish a separate economic order.

Su Yu said slowly: "They will agree." ”

Zuo Zongtang was slightly stunned.

Then, he understood what Su Yu meant.

Drive the wolf.

Once again, my back was cold.

No wonder, Su Lu's army poured out.

Even Jiujiang is no longer fortified.

He meant it clearly.

Who is for and who is against?

If you don't agree, the rebel army will come over!

Destroy your cities and take your provinces.

When the time comes, you will either commit suicide, or lose your official position and be disposed of by the imperial court.

Either sign a secret agreement with me Su Yu.

Or, lose your official position and die!

Zuo Zongtang said: "Can you control Shi Dakai's army?" ”

Su Yu said: "No, only to drive it away!" ”

Zuo Zongtang's scalp is numb again, your Su Yu's handwriting may not be too big.

Shi Dakai's army of 70,000 is used as a sword.

You only have 10,000 troops.

The opponent's army of 70,000.

If you are not careful, you will be crushed.

Zuo Zongtang said: "Even if you succeed, it is also an alliance under the city, and people can not admit it afterwards." ”

Yes, it is true that you can not admit it.

Once you don't admit it, the things produced by Jiujiang in the future will still not be able to enter the other party's market.

Still can't complete the VAM agreement.

Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone, will still fail.

Su Yu said: "One day, when the sky suddenly falls apart, these governors will admit it, and even rejoice that they have signed these contracts. ”

Zuo Zongtang was silent for a while and said, "You mean to say that the war between China and Britain is not over yet?" ”

Su Yu nodded and said, "Yes, not only is it not over, but it is just the beginning." ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "If you want to establish a separate order and establish a southern economic cooperation body, you can't bypass us, because we control the two provinces of Hubei and Hunan, and we can't be coerced by your military." ”

Su Yu said: "That's why I will dig out my heart and lungs with Zuo Gong." ”

Zuo Zongtang was silent for a long time and said: "I'll go talk to Zeng Guofan, Luo Bingzhang, and Hu Linyi." ”

"It's going to be tough because you're doing something so big."

"You do it first, and then you take down the other provincial governors."

"I'll do my best, but if you can't get the other governors, then don't talk about it."

"You should know that you have completely fallen out with the imperial court now, and when this wave of crisis is over, the imperial court will fully and openly attack your Jiujiang Economic Zone."

"However, as long as you do this great thing, the blow of the imperial court will not help."

Zuo Zongtang said: "I suddenly remembered that you really have to do this matter, otherwise you won't be able to support Prince Albert to the outside world." Internally, your Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone can't withstand the suppression of the imperial court. ”

"On the London side, on the domestic side, no matter which side fails, your Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone will fail."

"Therefore, before the imperial court has not carried out policy suppression of the Jiujiang Economic Pilot Zone, you will take advantage of this big war crisis to make a layout and build a southern economic cooperation body."

"Coerce the forces of a few provinces to fight against the center of the imperial court!"

"Awesome, awesome, awesome......"

"Su Yu, you are amazing."

After Zuo Zongtang figured it out, he was suddenly amazed.

Su Luozi, it is really imaginative!

Sure enough, it was a big opening and closing.

When he starts doing it, you don't even understand it at all.

With his Zuo Ji Gao's talent, he only understood it at this time.

Zuo Zongtang said: "Su Yu, I need you to tell me, when will the next big war between China and Britain break out?" ”

"The authority of the imperial court center is still too big now, if he really strikes him comprehensively, we can't bear it, and I also need to get stuck at a point in time."

Su Yu said slowly: "Approximately, in May or June next year." ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "For such a long time, I'm afraid that some provinces can't withstand the pressure of the imperial court. ”

Su Yu said: "If you can't bear it, try to resist it." ”

"If there's really no way...... That...... Just let the war advance. ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "Then what will be the scale of this wave of Sino-British war?" ”

Su Yu said: "It's much bigger than the wave that just ended, and there are even ...... Danger. ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "Then you ......"

Su Yu said: "Everything I did was to turn the tide and save the country at that moment." ”

Zuo Zongtang said: "Then what you have to do is much more difficult and much bigger than ours." ”

"Then I'll take my leave, and I'll do my best."

"Su Yu, you go and do your thing."

Of course it's difficult, what Su Yu has to do is to save the sky!

Most crucially, he needs to make the sky fall first.

Then, saved.

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A few days later!

Wuxi battlefield!

At this time, Wuxi City had been surrounded by tens of thousands of Shi Dakai's troops.

There are more than 30,000 troops in the city, and the main will be Zhang Guoliang, the governor of Jiangnan.

But He Guiqing had already escaped once, so the morale of the defenders in the city was extremely low.

At this time, He Guiqing was not in Wuxi, but in Suzhou.

The Shi Dakai army outside Wuxi City is majestic and morale-like.

"Wing King, Su Lu's envoy has arrived, asking to talk to you."

Shi Dakai was slightly stunned.

What is Su Yu coming to do?

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A moment later!

Shi Dakai and Su Yao met alone on a small boat on the lake.

"Lord Su Yu, did you bring troops to rescue Wuxi?" Shi Da opened the way.

Su Yu said: "Wing King, is this planning to leave Tianjing?" ”

Shi Dakai said: "Ridiculous, I am loyal to the Heavenly King. ”

Su Yu said: "Where are the Wing Kings going to go?" ”

Historically, Shi Dakai first went from Jiangxi to Zhejiang, then to Fujian, and then wanted to return to his hometown in Guangxi, and finally decided to go to Sichuan and follow Liu Bang to achieve great things.

In this world, Shi Dakai's situation can't tell whether it has changed for the better or worse.

First of all, he lost Jiangxi, which must have gone bad.

But in history, he didn't have much in his hands at first. And this time, he fled in the name of the Eastern Crusade and took with him an army of 70,000.

Shi Dakai said: "I don't know what to say, if you talk to me about this, then there is no need to talk." ”

Su Yu said: "Yiwang, probably want to loot in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, make a windfall, and then go to Sichuan, follow the example of Han Gaozu, and achieve a great cause." ”

Shi Dakai closed his eyes and ignored what Su Yu said.

Su Yu said: "If you want to go to Sichuan, you must borrow the Yangtze River waterway, and the Yangtze River waterway is in my hands at this time." So we can work together? ”

Shi Dakai said: "Cooperation? You, a high-ranking demon, have come to cooperate with me, a rebellious hypocrite? ”

Then, Shi Dakai said: "How to cooperate?" ”

Su Yu said: "Next, which city does the Wing King want to fight, discuss it with me." In other words, what kind of city do I want to fight, please cooperate with the Wing King. ”

"Hahaha...... Shi Da laughed loudly: "How old are you?" How many soldiers do you have? Is it enough for 10,000? ”

"How dare you say such a big thing in front of me Shi Dakai?"

"Hahaha......"

"I don't know how thick the sky is!"

"I have analyzed all the battles that you Su Yu fought, and none of them were dignified, all of them were speculative and slippery."

"And the army you commanded has never exceeded three or four thousand."

"And I, Shi Dakai, have commanded an army of more than 100,000, 200,000 or 300,000."

"Isn't it ridiculous that you say these things in front of me?"

"Wait until you are on the battlefield and can survive under my army, and then let's talk about it!"

Words are not speculative for more than half a sentence.

The two broke up unhappily!

But soon, Shi Dakai became well-behaved.

The 10,000 troops in Su Yu's hands will teach him to be a man, and the political whip from Tianjing will also teach him to be a man.

Su Yu wants to do great things, and no one can stop him.

Whoever stands in my way, die!

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A few hours later!

Su Yu appeared in the city of Suzhou.

It was now one of the most prosperous cities in the entire Qing Dynasty.

He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang, fled here and gathered tens of thousands of troops to defend the city.

However, there is no intention of supporting Wuxi at all.

He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang, and Xu Youren, the governor of Jiangsu, were also in Suzhou.

Not long ago, the governor of Jiangsu was still Zhao Dezhe, and Xu Youren had been replaced at this time.

To some extent, this Xu Youren is much better than Zhao Dezhe.

He Guiqing asked Zhang Guoliang, the governor of Jiangnan, to stand up in Wuxi, and recruited troops in Suzhou.

The governor and governor were all in the city of Suzhou.

It can be seen that Suzhou is very important.

Once Suzhou falls, it means that Jiangsu has fallen, and it means that the doors to Shanghai and Zhejiang have been opened.

At this time, He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang, was still like an ant on a hot pot.

He didn't know if Wuxi could hold it, and he didn't know if Suzhou could hold it.

At this time, he even just wanted to flee to the Shanghai Concession to hide, only there was safety.

Suddenly, a man entered and said, "My lord, an old man has come to visit secretly!" ”

He Guiqing was stunned?

Old friend?

…………………………………………

Moments later, in the study!

When He Guiqing saw Su Yu, his face was a little unnatural.

The two of them had too much of a holiday.

"Lord He, we had a feud and a festival before." Su Yu said lightly: "However, I can do everything without blame." ”

"Now, only I can save you."

He Guiqing said: "Then there is Brother Lao Suyu." ”

"I heard that Brother Su Yu was dismissed from his official position by the imperial court, don't worry, after this battle, I will definitely go to the imperial court and let the elder brother reinstate himself."

Face this person.

It is completely useless to talk about what declares righteousness and national interests.

Su Yu said slowly: "Although the rebel army has not yet reached Suzhou, as long as Wuxi is lost, Suzhou will be in danger." Once Suzhou is lost, the imperial court will definitely not let go of Lord He. ”

"At that time, Governor He will not only lose his official position, but even his life will not be guaranteed."

He Guiqing's face turned cold and said, "Lord Su Yu, are you here to laugh at me?" ”

Su Yu said: "No, I'm here to save the adult." ”

"I can defeat the rebellion, save Suzhou, and save Governor He."

He Guiqing said: "What about the conditions? ”

Su Yu said: "I only need you to sign this thing." ”

Su Yu handed over a contract.

Southern Economic Cooperation!

When He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang, saw it, he was immediately terrified.

This...... It's a very authoritative contract.

The first to bear the brunt of the seal on it is Shen Baozhen, the acting governor of Jiangxi.

Next, it is stamped with the seal of the Jiujiang Pilot Economic Zone.

The contents of the treaty are glaring.

Because of the opposition to the "Treaty of Tianjin" signed by the imperial court and the foreigners, the provinces lost their relevant economic power.

Therefore, the southern provinces help each other and protect each other.

Once you join the Southern Economic Cooperation, you will be able to join the market of the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone.

It is tantamount to not recognizing the policies stipulated in the Treaty of Tianjin.

It is equivalent to implementing independent economic policies, tax systems, and so on.

He Guiqing read the content of this and was directly distracted.

The first reaction in his mind was that Su Yu wanted to rebel!

He didn't expect that Su Yu would be so bold.

Crazy, this guy is completely insane.

Not only is he crazy, but he also wants to pull him He Guiqing crazy together.

This is a separate order.

In many ways, this is against the imperial court.

Su Yu said: "Governor He doesn't have to worry, this is a secret contract, and no one will know about it." ”

"As long as Governor He signs this secret agreement, I will immediately send troops to rescue him, eliminate the rebellion, and solve the danger of Wuxi, there will be no danger in Suzhou again, and Lord He, the official position of the governor of Liangjiang, can also be kept!"

He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang, pondered for a long time.

"I need a day to think." He Guiqing said.

Su Yu said, "Okay, I'll come back tomorrow to see the Governor." ”

"However, the military situation is like fire, and a one-day delay may be the lives of countless soldiers!"

Then, he walked out.

When he walked to the door, Su Yu suddenly said: "Lord He, don't miss the opportunity, the time will not come again, this is the only chance." ”

After Su Lu left.

He Guiqing quickly picked up the pen and paper and wrote down the content of Su Yu's "Secret Treaty of the Seven Southern Provinces" just now.

Then, he found Xu Youren, the governor of Jiangsu, and said: "The military affairs of Suzhou are temporarily handed over to you, I have something big to do, a big thing!" ”

Xu Youren was furious in his heart.

Governor, do you want to run again?

From Changzhou to Wuxi, and from Wuxi to Suzhou.

Now, running away again?

Where are you going to run away this time? Going to Shanghai?

He Guiqing ignored him, and directly rushed out of the Suzhou city gate with hundreds of cavalry.

Rushing in the direction of Shanghai.

His heart was overjoyed.

Su Yu, you really killed yourself.

I was worried that I couldn't find a chance to escape, and I was worried that I couldn't find a reason to leave Suzhou to avoid a catastrophe.

As a result, you actually took the initiative to send the reason to the door.

I'll send this secret agreement to the capital, and you'll be completely finished.

In this way, my official position was also preserved.

I, He Guiqing, did not abandon the city and flee, but learned of a big conspiracy.

I want to report to the court and the emperor, I am for the sake of the country!

……………………………………

And at this time!

Somewhere high in the middle of a dense forest.

Su Yu watched as He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang, rushed out of Suzhou City.

Hong Ren next to him said: "He wants to run, he wants to go to the capital to inform." ”

Su Yu nodded and said, "Some people just can't understand people's words. I said it all, this is the last chance, he just doesn't cherish it! ”

"But it's just right, He Guiqing, the head of the governor of Liangjiang, has just the right weight!"

"I can express my will!"

"Let's do it!"

With Su Yu's order!

Thirty miles outside of Suzhou!

Thousands of elite soldiers, all dressed in the Taiping Army.

"Attack!"

"Kill the snake!"

From all directions, silently, towards the horse team of He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang, surrounded and went!

To do great things, you can't do it without bloodshed.

To shed blood now is to shed less blood later.

Those who stand in my way! Die!

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Note: I was tormented by insomnia, and I didn't dare to drink coffee to refresh myself, so I wrote this chapter for five hours, I'm really sorry.

Be sure to update before eleven o'clock in the evening. In terms of monthly passes, I really ask everyone, give me a little strength, okay?

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