No one else present recognized it as Crown Prince Edward.

But it is impossible for Count Ergin not to know him, and it is impossible for Rear Admiral Sima Mi to not know him.

Suddenly, there was a brief pause in his mind.

Conspiracy, conspiracy......

It's a huge conspiracy.

Immediately afterward, another teenager walked out and stood beside Crown Prince Edward.

Prince George.

The Count of Ergin was well acquainted with his father, Prince George.

In an instant, a fear welled up in my heart.

How determined was Prince Albert? How resolute is Her Majesty's will?

Actually sent the crown prince?

Two princes were sent?

"Ceasefire, ceasefire, ceasefire!" Count Ergin yelled frantically.

"Retreat, retreat, retreat......"

The entire naval fleet did not know what was going on, as most of the people did not know Crown Prince Edward.

The whole fleet, retreating a few kilometers.

Tthen, the arrogant Tcount Tergin took a small boat and came directly to the Tsu Tt�

Obviously, it's about negotiating.

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In the cabin, Sir Bashali negotiated with the Earl of Ergin.

"You're crazy, you're completely crazy."

"Does Her Majesty know that Crown Prince Edward is used as bait to attract our attacks? Does His Royal Highness know? ”

"By doing so, you will create a strong contradiction between Congress and the royal family."

"Are you trying to tear apart the British Empire?"

"Ba Xiali, you believe me, supporting Su Yu is definitely not a good choice, Japan is our best choice."

Faced with the extremely excited and angry Count Ergin, Bashali let him vent.

After a long while, he spoke: "Crown Prince Edward and Prince George have come to visit Jiujiang in secret to express their condolences to the gentlemen who are still fighting for the British Empire thousands of miles away. ”

"This is with the consent of Prince Albert and Her Majesty the Queen."

Although this is a lie, once the royal family finds out that Crown Prince Edward has disappeared, they will probably guess it.

Even, the crown prince left a long letter entrusted his sister Princess Alice to pass it on, and how many days he waited to pass it on.

At least in the eyes of the Queen and Prince Albert, it is better for Crown Prince Edward to visit China secretly than to the wives of those ministers, than to go to women who are more than twenty years older than him.

Especially after penicillin came out and syphilis was no longer a terminal disease, the crown prince was even more presumptuous.

I often have all kinds of parties, and all kinds of women have them.

"Lord Earl, the moment you opened fire just now, we used three cameras to take pictures and record all this."

"Now Crown Prince Edward is taking another series of photos."

The crown prince's performance just now was a little pompous and full of the color of a stage play, but he himself felt good.

At this point, the photo is being retaken.

It's a picture of him bleeding and wounded.

When these photos were taken, he did not scratch his head, but was determined, disappointed, frustrated, and incredulous.

That's what it feels like.

Why? Oh, God?

The fleet of the British Empire will even fire at me?

"What will happen once these photos appear in The Times? The Earl of Ergin, in alliance with the Qing government, launched an armed attack on the British Empire's property in Jiujiang, and even shelled the First Crown Prince. ”

"Albert endorsed the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone in his royal capacity, admitting that this is an investment industry of the British Empire, and the British Empire's army has the responsibility to protect its security, and you want to send a fleet to strike?"

"Think about it, what kind of tsunami of public opinion this will cause?"

"What will be the consequences?"

It's chilling to think about.

Earl Ergin said: "Crown Prince Edward and Prince George are secretly visiting Jiujiang. The officials and people of the British Empire did not like this rotten country at all. They absolutely could not accept the crown prince's visit to the Qing Kingdom, and once it got out, it would be a scandal. ”

That's true.

Members of the British royal family can go and visit India because that's the colony.

It is also possible to visit the Ottoman Empire, because that is the ally.

But in the eyes of the British, the Qing Dynasty was decadent and backward, and it was still an enemy country.

It's okay for members of the British Empire's royal family to go to war, but it's absolutely not okay to visit.

"Yes, you are absolutely right. But Crown Prince Edward has done a lot of ridiculous things, and it's not bad for this one, right? ”

"I believe that the whole of Europe, including the newspapers in the United States, are extremely interested in these photos, and as long as we hand them over, they will instantly cause a sensation in the world's public opinion."

At that time, of course, the officials and people of the British Empire will condemn the royal family and say that the crown prince should not be sent to China. But what about you? What will happen to you? ”

"Can you keep the title of earl that your family has inherited for hundreds of years? Can you keep your family's symbolic fiefdom? ”

Count Ergin fell silent.

Once it bursts, both sides will have to bear a huge price.

But the royal family has a thick blood, and it's nothing to lose this bit of blood.

And he, Count Ergin, is directly gone.

Count Ergin gritted his teeth and said, "What are your conditions?" ”

"You leave China, surrender all power in China, and give up your trip to Japan. ”

Count Ergin was surprised: "How do you know that I am going to visit Japan?" ”

Ba Xia said: "You don't need to worry about this. ”

Of course, he couldn't say that this was guessed by Su Yu, but he wanted to deliberately make it mysterious and mysterious, as if there was a high-level traitor in the other party's camp.

Then, Ba Xia said: "The second condition is to release Tian Yugong, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and hand over the bodies of the five missionaries to Tian Yugong, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, so that he can display them publicly and give an account to all the people." ”

As soon as these words came out.

Count Ergin roared, "Are you crazy? This will be a diplomatic accident, and it will make the Qing court feel that we are weak! ”

Here, Ba Xiali has already seen Su Yao's extremely sinister intentions.

This will undoubtedly further spark another of his plans.

It is the so-called plan to drive out the emperor.

Sir Bashali took out a stack of newspapers and placed them in front of the Earl of Elgin.

At the top is the Times.

Each one is shocking, all on key pages, and there are large pictures.

The women and children in the picture are dying in a horrible state.

At this time, the photos could not be reprinted, and they all needed to rely on superb engraving.

The Count of Ergin constantly looked through these newspapers, and the harsh reputation of the archbishop.

He could imagine what an uproar it would have caused in London.

What a scandal this would be.

"You guys have no bottom line." The Earl of Ergin roared: "We are all serving the interests of the British Empire, and your means of struggle are too inferior. ”

Obviously, the Xiamen lesson plan is also a conspiracy.

Otherwise, who would take pictures specifically?

How expensive and inconvenient are cameras in this era?

Even, the death of those five missionaries was a conspiracy.

Specifically against the conspiracy of his Count Elgin.

"Your Excellency, is it noble for you to lead the fleet of the British Empire to attack the property of the British Empire?" Isn't it clever that you and the emperor of the Qing Dynasty have joined forces to deal with us? ”

Then, he said slowly, "Have we made a deal?" ”

Count Ergin was silent.

Of course, he wanted to stand up in anger, brushed his sleeves away, and refused directly.

If he were an absolute idealist, willing to give everything for his political line, he would have done so.

But he is not, he values his own interests, his own titles, his own power more.

After a long while, he said slowly: "Ba Xiali, once I leave China, will there be any consequences?" ”

Of course Bashali knows.

Count Ergin said: "It means that the next war is not far away, because of this ridiculous Qing Dynasty, they can only understand the language of bullets and shells, and they have no contract spirit." ”

"That means the British Empire has to pay more troops, more military spending, to really get the treaties that we deserve."

After hearing this, Bashali said for half a minute, "This has nothing to do with us. ”

This sentence immediately stunned Count Ergin, but he seemed to understand something.

Suddenly, I felt that there was an abyss behind Bashali.

Bashali continued: "None of this has anything to do with us, as long as you agree to our conditions. Then your resignation is entirely because of the scandal of the Xiamen teaching case and because of this diplomatic accident. ”

"I'm just a law-abiding businessman now."

Then, he never spoke again.

When it comes to this point, the other party will either compromise or break the net.

Inside the cabin, there was silence.

After a long time, Count Ergin said, "You will get what you want." ”

"But that's not going to end like this."

Then he turned around and left directly, returning to his own fleet.

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Gui Liang, who was in Shanghai, immediately showed a satisfied smile after seeing Count Ergin's fleet enter the Yangtze River.

Finally it worked.

The emperor finally got the result he wanted.

Borrow a knife to kill.

Su Yu's Yangtze River fleet is over, and his Jiujiang industry is also over.

This technique of killing people with a knife is really wonderful.

At that time, the Qincha fleet that rebelled and robbed Dexing'a and Weng Tongshu was Su Lu's plan to kill people with a knife.

Now, let me give you a taste of it.

It's just that this borrowed knife of mine to kill people is much more advanced than yours.

Then, satisfied, he took the emperor's decree and sailed to Fuzhou.

………

Two days later.

Gui Liang, a member of the Cabinet University, a minister of the Imperial Mission, and the governor of Liangjiang, received the Fuzhou general Jueluo Qiling.

This is also a red band.

This person has cooperated with Zeng Guofan in history, the relationship is okay, and even this person's ability is okay.

"Fengtian carries the emperor, and the edict says: Fuzhou General Ling Ling is the acting governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and has full authority to deal with the Xiamen teaching case, and he admires this."

The elder kowtowed: "The slave leads the order to thank you." ”

After receiving the holy decree and worshipping the incense case.

Qi Ling said: "Gui Zhongtang, what is the holy will?" What should I do? ”

Gui Liang was immediately overjoyed, is this right, very sensible.

Gui Liang said: "Lead the army to disperse the rebels surrounding the Fuzhou Consulate, and then you go to the consulate in person and submit an official document to express that you are very sorry for this conflict and will definitely find the murderer of these five missionaries." ”

"Then, you can catch a few rebels of the Heaven and Earth Society, behead them for public display, and give an explanation to the foreigners."

"In the end, 200,000 taels of silver were allocated to compensate the families of the five missionaries."

After hearing this, Qi Ling was stunned.

Such a shame?

It must be that Tian Yugong didn't agree, so he asked me to do it?

Seeing the drastic change in Qi Ling's face, Gui Liang said, "What? Do you have any difficulties with the elderly? ”

Qi Ling took a few steps back, bowed down and bowed, "Minion, lead the order." ”

Also as Jue Luo, he regarded himself as the emperor's domestic slave, and of course there would be no disobedience.

Doing errands for the master, and being wronged for the master, is nothing.

The Holy Favor is the most important.

Like Su Yu, in order to do things, he ruined the Holy Family, which is the most stupid.

"Gui Zhongtang, so the lower officials will go to work."

…………………………

Next, the elderly are resolute.

Immediately led the army to the consulate in Fuzhou and forcibly expelled countless people.

Then, he himself went to meet the British consul in Fuzhou and handed over the official documents.

Admit your mistake and apologize.

and submitted an indemnity of 200,000 taels.

In the end, he said that the murderers of the five missionaries would be caught.

So far!

The people of Fuzhou were completely enraged.

Many of the crowds gathered increased, but they all went towards the governor's palace.

Moreover, someone used trebuchets to attack the Fuzhou consulate remotely.

Even began arson.

Conflicts, more and more, more and more intense.

The people of the entire Fuzhou are all focused on Tian Yugong.

Full of hostility towards the elderly.

The situation in Fuzhou is getting worse and worse.

It's going to turn into a war.

The seniors in the Governor's Palace, looking through the windows at the angry people outside, and the ubiquitous conflict.

There was a sigh in my heart.

He didn't want that either.

But this is the emperor's will, and he, a domestic slave, has no hesitation.

The next senior citizen behaved extremely tough.

Constantly increasing troops and suppressing the popular uprising strongly.

More and more people were arrested, and then a dozen people were selected, tortured into confessions, and confessed that they had murdered five foreign missionaries.

Signed and signed, the evidence is conclusive.

The elderly were directly sentenced to be decided.

He wants to solve this problem as quickly as possible.

At this time, countless people had surrounded the execution ground outside his governor's palace.

Thousands of soldiers, waiting for them solemnly.

The muzzle of the black hole hole was aimed at these tens of thousands of angry people.

As soon as an order is given, all of them will be opened fire and forcibly suppressed.

When Gui Liang saw this scene, he was extremely appreciative in his heart.

This is the emperor's good servant, as long as the emperor gives an order, go to the soup and go to the fire, and act resolutely.

………………………………

The scene of the execution.

More than a dozen criminals who supposedly murdered foreign missionaries knelt on the ground in unison.

As soon as the hour comes, behead him immediately.

Tens of thousands of angry people outside shouted loudly: "Heaven is unfair, heaven is unfair." ”

"Traitor, traitor!"

"Release people, release people ......"

Qi Ling felt an incomparably huge pressure, and he even faintly felt that if this slash continued, these tens of thousands of people would really rush in.

At that time, will you give the order to open fire? How many people will die by then?

Once fired, the situation will collapse, and there will even be a rebellion?

And he was really ruined.

On the side, Gui Liang's eyes stared at him coldly.

Do you want fame, or do you want to be loyal to the emperor?

If you don't be this wicked person, do you want me, the minister, to do it?

What is a loyal minister, just doing good deeds is not a loyal minister.

If you are willing to do bad things and evil things, that is the real loyal servant.

Qi Ling trembled in his heart and said: "Your Majesty, all this is for you!" ”

"For the sake of the emperor, for the sake of the country, I am not afraid of being ruined."

The historical Zeng Guofan may also face the same situation.

But even Zeng Guofan, who was Hanchen, chose to be beheaded with an order.

The elder gritted his teeth and regained his strong will.

Holding the arrow in his hand.

As soon as the hour comes, behead him immediately.

At that time, even if it is a fierce and big incident, it will be suppressed to the end.

No matter how much blood is shed and how many people die, the emperor's errand must be done well.

And yet at this very moment.

Countless people outside suddenly burst into cheers.

"Lord Tian is here, Lord Tian is here!"

Then, countless people moved out of the way.

Tian Yugong, who was thin, walked slowly.

Gui Liang and Qi Ling couldn't help but be stunned, Tian Yugong? He, how did he come out?

At this time, Tian Yugong was still wearing the official robe of the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang.

This is a big oolong, because Gui Liang only announced to Qi Ling and asked him to act as the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and did not announce to Tian Yugong to remove him from his position.

Of course, this is not Gui Liang's negligence, but he wants to completely solve the incident and then remove Tian Yugong from his position as governor.

Tian Yugong walked into the execution ground and said, "Come on, let go of these innocent people." ”

The soldiers present were suddenly at a loss.

Because after Tian Yugong was arrested by foreigners, Qi Ling became the acting governor of Fujian and Zhejiang.

But now that Tian Yugong is back, then he is the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang.

Whose orders should we listen to next?

But these soldiers are also human beings, and from the bottom of their hearts, they are willing to obey Tian Yugong's orders.

Qi Ling suddenly looked at Gui Liang and asked him to come forward.

Gui Liang didn't want to come forward at this time, but he had to come forward.

"Tian Yugong, don't obstruct the elderly, you have other wills later."

Tian Yu said fairly: "May I ask Lord Senior, what crime have these dozen people committed?" ”

Qi Ling said: "The murder of the British missionary has been conclusively proven, and the crime should be beheaded." ”

Tian Yu said fairly: "That's ridiculous, the British all admit that these five missionaries died in civil strife and killed each other. ”

As soon as these words came out, Gui Liang and Qi Ling were stunned?

How is this possible?

How could the British admit it?

Moreover, hasn't Tian Yugong been detained on a foreigner warship all the time? How did you get back?

Immediately afterwards, Tian Yugong waved his hand and said, "Bring it up." ”

Several people immediately brought up five corpses, all of which were thrown into the wine, already deformed and swollen.

But it was still clear that these were the bodies of the five missionaries.

Tian Yugong bowed down to countless people and said: "Fathers and fellow villagers, these five missionaries have committed great crimes, cruelty to my people, and it is not a pity to die. ”

"The officials were incompetent and failed to prevent these tragedies from happening."

"However, today, the official has finally sought justice for these innocent victims."

"Foreigner, confess!"

As soon as these words came out, it immediately caused a terrifying tsunami.

The foreigner pleaded guilty, this, how is this possible?

Gui Liang and Qi Ling couldn't believe it at all.

Are you kidding?

Will foreigners confess?

Their warships are on the Min River, and their marines are not far away.

If you want them to confess, it's up to you Tian Yugong?

Dream your big dreams.

However, the next scene completely shattered their cognition.

The consul of Fuzhou personally came forward and opened an official document,

"After investigation, the five missionaries committed suicide because of their repentance."

"The British Empire will thoroughly investigate the case of abduction and trafficking of women and children in Xiamen, and another archbishop will expel five people from all their clergy and membership!"

After reading it!

The consul of Fuzhou of the British Empire left directly with a pale face, and he couldn't understand at all, why would the Earl of Ergin give such an order? Doesn't this make the Fuzhou Consulate lose face?

But, this order, he had to obey.

At the same time as the Fuzhou consul read the statement, the British warships on the Min River withdrew.

The Marines also withdrew.

In a flash!

The people of Fuzhou cheered and wept with joy.

Countless people bowed to Tian Yugong: "Your Excellency the Governor is blessed with longevity and health." ”

"God bless Lord Tian Yugong."

"Lord Qingtian, our Lord Qingtian!"

At this time, the elderly are all gone.

Gui Liang was cold all over his body, and he felt that he had become a complete clown.

foreigners!

The court is desperately trying to suppress the rebellious people for you, pointing to the deer as a horse, mutilating the people, and reversing black and white.

It turned out to be good.

You surrendered?

Why?

What's going on?

Tian Yugong has become a national hero, so what is our imperial court?

Where is the face?

At this time, Tian Yugong, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, looked cold, and said slowly: "Come on, six hundred miles urgently, enter Beijing to report the good news to the emperor!" ”

And at the same time!

At the same time, Su Yu also ordered: "Come here, hurry up for 600 miles, report to the imperial court, we have forced back the fleet of foreigners in the Yangtze River, this is a great victory for my Qing diplomacy." ”

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Note: The first more is sent, Engong your pocket, do you still have a monthly pass? Can you give it to me?

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