And the ministers in the court also took the opportunity to celebrate.

"Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to the emperor."

Because everyone knows that one of the two 600-mile expedited successes today may still be good news.

But the latter one is huge bad news for the emperor.

Even, even if the former one is good news, it will make the emperor unhappy.

However, he still can't have seizures.

The foreigners in Fuzhou have backed down, shouldn't you be happy?

On this side of the Yangtze River, the British fleet compromised and retreated, shouldn't you be happy?

Isn't this a diplomatic victory for the Qing Dynasty?

After an incomparably complex management of expressions, the emperor barely smiled.

"Good, good, good!"

"Tian Yugong did a good job."

"On the Yangtze River, it's also doing well."

At this time, Chong'en came out and said: "Your Majesty, the Fuzhou General Qi Ling reversed black and white, and disregarded people's lives, please punish the emperor." ”

One of the conditions for Su Yu to send troops at that time was to let Chongen serve as the imperial history of the right capital of the Imperial Palace.

Many people were worried that he would take the opportunity to spray indiscriminately, but it didn't.

Instead, he behaved quite restrained, and even did not speak most of the time.

Hearing his words at this time, the emperor instinctively frowned in disgust.

However, the endless flame in the heart seems to have been poured out.

When you hear bad news, you have to make him laugh, and his heart is very angry.

Just to vent his anger through the elderly.

Suddenly, the emperor said angrily: "Fuzhou General Ling ......"

The emperor was about to issue a decree to severely punish the elderly.

And at this time, Su Shun came out and said: "Your Majesty, Concubine Lian gave birth to a dragon son, this is a great joy!" ”

Su Shun hurriedly came out to stop the emperor.

Qi Ling's skills are not bad, and this time it is completely for the emperor to carry the black cauldron.

He did all these evil things out of loyalty.

If he was severely punished, wouldn't it chill the loyal ministers?

It seems that the emperor is mean and unkind, and the court seems cold?

Who will dare to die in the future?

Emperor Xianfeng was just angry, and immediately came to his senses and said: "I will make an order for Fuzhou General Qi Ling to enter Beijing immediately, and I will reprimand him well." ”

Then the emperor got up directly and said, "Today, let's disperse like this first." ”

Du Han said: "Your Majesty, Jiangxi has reported success, please reward the emperor." ”

The emperor couldn't help but be stunned.

Awards? I can't wait to peel the skin and cramp, and I will be rewarded?

But Du Han is absolutely his own person, and he is Su Yu's mortal enemy, obviously not without purpose.

So, the emperor said: "Yes, Jiangxi has forced back the Yangyi fleet, Shen Baozhen has meritorious, you go back and think about it, what reward should be given." ”

Then, the emperor left the court directly and headed towards the harem.

…………………………

"Let me see, let me see......" Concubine Lian said weakly.

The mother put the baby in front of her, because it was full-term, and the child was so strong that it was even slightly open.

It's not red and wrinkled, but white and tender.

has been weighed, a full five catties and six taels (equivalent to about six catties and seven taels now)

Purely physically, it seems to be much better than Jae-chun.

The moment she saw the child, Concubine Lian's heart suddenly throbbed slightly.

But soon he secretly scolded himself for being a thief, and there was no danger at all, and others could only praise the child for being born well.

Soon the emperor came.

He reached out and hugged the child, laughing happily.

"Good, good, good......"

"This child was born well, and he was born well......"

At this time, the baby opened his eyes, cried directly, danced with his hands, and looked strong and powerful.

The emperor was even more happy and said, "Yo, such strength, our second elder brother, I am afraid that he will only be a Baturu in the future." ”

"Concubine Lian has merit, canonized Concubine Lian."

At this time, Concubine Lian was still struggling to get up and kneel down to thank the emperor.

"Don't get up, don't get up, it's hard work."

After the emperor left, the empress and Concubine Yi came in to visit.

Both were full of praise for the child.

Concubine Li suddenly said: "Wow, the second elder brother's eyes are so big and beautiful, these big eyelids are the same as ours." ”

Now everyone found out, and the baby does have a pair of big eyes, and they are obvious double eyelids.

Most of the emperors of the Manchu Qing Dynasty had single eyelids, either no double eyelids, or few.

Of course, everyone didn't mean anything else at all, just to praise the child for being beautiful.

…………………………

After returning to Sanxi Hall, all the emperor's smiles disappeared cleanly.

Another dragon son, of course, the emperor was happy.

But this can't resist the damage caused by the so-called Yangtze River success.

In the face of Su Shun, Du Han and other confidants, he is no longer hiding it.

He roared, "How long will I endure him?" ”

"Victory? He's damned! ”

"After so many rounds of fighting, what is the result? The result? ”

"What do you all eat?"

Suddenly, Su Shun and the others knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the ministers are guilty." ”

The emperor said: "The lord humiliates the ministers to death, and you are guilty." ”

Then, the emperor suddenly said: "Proposed decree, Feng Ronglu is the commander of Manchuria with the blue flag, the governor of Zhili, the minister of the supervision of the Tianjin New Army, and the title of political envoy of Zhili!" ”

Su Shun and the others were slightly stunned, this Rong Lu was also promoted too quickly.

But soon, everyone understood.

It was also a way for the emperor to take revenge.

Rong Lu was Su Yu's subordinate before, and now you see, Su Yu removed all official positions, and Rong Lu rose up.

Su Liu, are your eyes red?

Now Rong Lu's official position is about to surpass your peak.

Zhili is the first province in the world, and his political envoy is indeed at the same level as the governor of Jiangxi.

However, the orthodoxy of the capital, plus the position of the commander of Zhili, did surpass the official position of Su Yu at his peak.

Then, the emperor said: "The new army in Tianjin will be expanded, and two million taels of silver will be allocated, and another 5,000 people will be trained." ”

"Proposed purpose, canonize Boyan Nemohu as the deputy minister of the new army and the deputy general of Tianjin Town!"

This is another revenge on Su Yu.

Didn't Su Yu knock Boyan down? Then I directly promoted him.

All your opponents and enemies, I will promote.

Then, the emperor said: "I said, I don't want to endure it, what should I do?" Once and for all, solve it once and for all. ”

Du Han said: "Your Majesty, now that the war situation in the south has been decided, it is just right to go all out to deal with Su Yu." But there is a problem, we must first understand why foreigners do this. ”

"Whether it is in Fujian or Jiangxi, there is no reason for foreigners to back down and compromise, we need to find the reasons inside."

"Once you've understood everything thoroughly, you'll start with it." Du Han said: "At least on the surface, Su Yu forced back Yangyi's fleet, which is a great achievement for the people of the world. We must first determine whether the strategy of using foreigners to kill people with knives can still be used. ”

The Emperor nodded, thinking justified.

"Where is Gui Liang, let him enter Beijing immediately!"

………………………………

At this time, Su Yu personally went to Wuchang to visit Zeng Guofan.

In other directions, Tian Yugong, governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, Xu Youren, governor of Jiangsu, Wang Youling, governor of Zhejiang, and Shen Baozhen, acting governor of Jiangxi, have all gone to Shanghai.

Now there are only Anhui, Hunan, and Hubei left.

The Covenant of the Seven Provinces is always stronger than the Covenant of the Four Provinces.

Whether you can win these three provinces or not, the key is to see Zeng Guofan.

In this regard, the Hunan army is still very united, and it is completely advancing and retreating together.

Yellow crane tower.

The two stood on the top floor of the Yellow Crane Tower, overlooking the rolling Yangtze River.

Zeng Guofan suddenly said: "Lord Su Yu, since ancient times, I don't know how many literati and artists have left immortal masterpieces on this Yellow Crane Tower, why is there no more now?" ”

Su Yu said: "Because civilization has sunk and is confused and unknown, even if there are good poems and good sentences, I have lost the confidence to hold it to the clouds." ”

Zeng Guofan said: "At the beginning of that dynasty, it was still a self-proclaimed heavenly kingdom. ”

Su Yu said: "At that time, the Manchus entered the customs, and they had not yet been sinicized, and it was too late to suppress the article, where were you allowed to publicize it?" ”

Zeng Guofan said: "Brother Su Yu, you are a Manchu, you are still a clan." ”

Su Yu said: "Whether it is Han or Manchu, they are all Chinese, and there are only Chinese." ”

Hearing this, Zeng Guofan's heart couldn't help jumping.

Just this sentence alone, Su Yu has a big picture.

This sentence alone is enough to show his dissent, and if he said this sentence decades ago, it would be over.

Zeng Guofan said: "You are here to invite me to participate in your Seven Provinces Covenant?" ”

Su Yu said: "Yes." ”

Zeng Guofan said: "Will you fight against the imperial court? ”

Su Yu said: "You can think so. ”

Zeng Guofan's hand holding the window frame suddenly tightened slightly, and he found the feeling of communicating with Su Yu.

Straightforward from beginning to end, not tactful, not hypocritical.

Most of the time, it was really nice.

But sometimes, it's hard to do, because it's straightforward, and you don't even have the possibility of being tactful.

Say yes or say no.

Zeng Guofan said: "This matter is too big, and the risk is too high. ”

Su Yu said: "Yes." ”

Zeng Guofan said again: "The imperial court has the righteousness in its hands, and it has a lot of political tools in its hands, so it will be difficult for us to bear it if we fight it casually." ”

Su Yu said: "Yes." ”

Zeng Guofan said: "If I am not mistaken, the reason why you established the Seven Provinces Alliance is to resist the blows of the imperial court. The emperor was originally going to attack you, but once the Seven Provinces Covenant was established, the emperor would attack the entire surface. The imperial court will want to dismantle this seven-province covenant first, and then come against you, so to a certain extent, you have to use the seven-province covenant as your moat, your city wall. ”

Su Yu said: "Yes." ”

Zeng Guofan saw it very clearly and said it very directly.

"It's hard for me to imagine how you persuaded Tian Yugong, Xu Youren, and Wang Youling to be willing to take such a huge political risk to join your Seven Provinces Alliance, but for my Hunan army, this risk is not worth taking."

Su Yu nodded.

In the face of the person in front of him, it is useless to say anything about national interests or anything like that.

"Count Ergin has stepped down." Su Yu said suddenly.

Zeng Guofan was stunned and said, "He has been promoted? ”

"No, it's stepping down." Su Yu said: "I'll get him off the stage." ”

Suddenly, Zeng Guofan was surprised.

This is the old aristocrat of the British Empire, a powerful figure, a former governor of North America, and the real supreme commander of the Far East.

His status is far superior to that of you, how could you possibly oust him from power?

How ridiculous?

Su Yu said: "I am here to carry out the Seven Provinces Covenant, fight against the imperial court, and help Prince Albert of London to promote political momentum." In return, he sent the Crown Prince of the British Empire, along with Prince George, to witness the signing of the Covenant of the Seven Provinces. ”

"Moreover, the royal envoy of the British Empire will also sign in the Economic Cooperation of the Seven Provinces."

The Crown Prince of the British Empire?!

Zeng Guofan once again felt a slight tremble.

Su ...... Actually invited the crown prince of the world's strongest empire?

Others may not know the strength of the British Empire, but Zeng Guofan still does.

The real first in the world, the supreme in the world.

Zeng Guofan trembled and said, "How did you oust Count Ergin?" ”

Su Yu said: "The crown prince of the British Empire is on my ship, and I went to provoke the Earl of Ergin and asked him to shell my warship, and he did so." The crown prince was injured, and we took pictures. If he does not compromise, the photo of him shelling the crown prince will spread throughout Europe, and the consequences will be unimaginable, and he will even lose the title that has been passed down for hundreds of years, and lose all power. ”

Su Yu's tone was very flat.

But in Zeng Guofan's ears, it was deafening.

After a long moment, he asked, "Is this your personal plan?" Or the royal family of the British Empire agreed. ”

Su Yu said: "The royal family of the British Empire agreed. ”

Su Yu did not explain here that Prince Albert only let Prince George take the risk, and definitely did not let Crown Prince Edward take the risk.

But there is no need to talk to Zeng Guofan about this kind of detail.

Zeng Guofan is a master of politics, and of course understands the staggering weight of this matter.

I didn't expect that the royal family of the British Empire would be so deeply involved in this matter.

What does this mean?

The strong will of the royal family of the British Empire.

To put it more directly, it can even be seen as the will of the British Empire royal family to support Su Yu.

Zeng Guofan said: "If I don't agree, what are you going to do?" ”

Su Yu said: "What to do, it can only be a seven-province covenant and a four-province covenant." ”

Zeng Guofan said: "And then? ”

Su Yu said: "Then, completely cross out the names of Zeng Guofan, Luo Bingzhang, Li Xubin and others from my notebook." ”

Su Yu's tone was still very flat, and he didn't threaten.

But, that's the stern threat.

You are afraid of offending the emperor, so are you not afraid of offending me?

Now, of course, the emperor reigns supreme.

And I, Su Yao, have no official position.

Zeng Guofan immediately weighed it, could he afford to take the risk of offending Su Yu?

But, no matter which direction he came from, he seemed to be able to bear it.

There was just one thing that he couldn't bear.

The Earl of Ergin has left China, and Crown Prince Edward is on Su Yu's side, so Su Yu can't block the arms trade between the British Empire and the Hunan army?

Actually, Su Yu couldn't do it.

Because, at present, the war faction of the British Empire still has an absolute advantage. They will still choose to sell weapons to the Hunan army and to the Taiping army.

Even the British Empire would not stop the trade at all.

But in Zeng's view, this is not the case. The crown prince and Prince George are both on Su Yu's side, which sounds too amazing.

It feels as if he has some kind of power in the East of the British Empire. He didn't want to be pretty, but sometimes he couldn't.

After a long while, Zeng Guofan said: "Lord Su Yu, you and I have a grudge, but we quickly laughed. So you and I know each other. If I wanted you to convince me with one sentence, which one would you use? ”

Su Yu was silent for a while, and then said slowly: "The emperor is dying!" ”

The words were still so light that they were even drowned out by the surging river at the foot of the mountain.

But for Zeng Guofan, it was still like thunder, shaking his ears and rumbling.

If someone else said this, Zeng Guofan would definitely have turned his nose up.

The emperor is only in his twenties, and although his health is not very good, there is no problem at all in living for another ten or twenty years.

But the person who said this was Su Yu.

This man had just ousted Count Ergin.

This man has just invited the Crown Prince of the British Empire to visit China.

Of course, Zeng Guofan still has big questions.

For example, what if the emperor died?

Now the entire court is your enemy, and if another emperor comes up, he will still suppress you.

You have no allies at all.

But he understood Su Yu's subtext.

Now that the emperor is on the throne, you Zeng Guofan wants to stand on the emperor's side.

Then what about the future emperor who died, and I Su Lu entered the center? Are you going to pay the price for taking sides today?

So Zeng Guofan suddenly found that this was not an indifferent choice at all.

It's a matter of life and death.

There is even a feeling that you choose the present, or the future?

Zeng Guofan suddenly said, "Lord Su Yu, can I go to visit the crown prince?" ”

Su Yu said: "Of course. ”

This sentence actually seems a bit villainous.

Are you worried that I'm blowing nonsense, so you have to verify it, right?

But Su Yu didn't think there was anything.

Then, the two of them were about to leave the Yellow Crane Tower.

Suddenly, Zeng Guofan said: "Brother Su Yu, it's rare to climb the Yellow Crane Tower once, don't you write a poem?" ”

Su Yu thought for a while and said: "The vast nine factions flow through China, and the heavy line runs through the north and south. The smoke and rain are reckless, and the turtle and snake lock the river. Where does the Yellow Crane go? There are only tourist places left. Drink the wine and get your heart pumping! ”

At this time, it is very appropriate to come up with this poem.

If you don't copy it, you will do it, and if you copy it, it will be magnificent.

Zeng Guofan was stunned and said, "Good words, good words!" ”

………………………………

Next, Zeng Guofan and Su Yu left Wuchang by boat and headed for Jiujiang.

Under the recommendation of Su Yao, Zeng Guofan met with Crown Prince Edward, Prince George.

Basha as a translator.

Even, Su Yu was deliberately not present.

Zeng Guofan asked the British Empire's royal family about the Qing Dynasty and Su Yu's position on it.

Crown Prince Edward is very rebellious and young, but his answer at this time can be regarded as a drop of water.

After all, people are just wild, but they are still very smart.

But...... The translation of the Bashali is very leaky.

"My mother, Her Majesty the Queen of the British Empire, felt that a corrupt and conservative Qing leader did not meet the expectations of the British Empire. An enlightened leader is in the interests of the British Empire, as well as the interests of the whole world. ”

Damn, only you Bashali dare to translate this kind of thing.

What does that sound like?

The British Empire made a desperate bet to support Su Yu to ascend to the throne.

Zeng Guofan asked, "So in the eyes of your country, is Lord Su Yu an enlightened leader?" ”

"In the eyes of your country, is Sir Su Yu an enlightened politician? ”

Edward nodded: "Of course, of course, Lord Su Yu is the most enlightened oriental nobleman I have ever seen, I dare not imagine it at all, it is incredible. ”

"Of course, of course, Lord Su Yu is the most enlightened political leader we have ever met, and it is the best outcome for him to lead China. ”

Tsang did not know English, but he could see Crown Prince Edward's tone.

Even inconceivable and of course English, he still knew a little, because he had been trading with foreigners for a long time, and the British had also sent envoys to contact him.

This Crown Prince Edward seems to have a lot of respect for Su Liu, which also represents the position of the British Empire royal family.

Zeng Guofan said: "How far will the British Empire's support for Lord Su Yu go? ”

Pashali translated: "Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, how do you see the relationship between China and the UK? What could happen next? ”

Crown Prince Edward said: "The relationship between China and Britain is very dangerous, and the next step may be to the brink of war. ”

Bashali translated: "The British Empire will do everything in its power to support Lord Suyu, even at the cost of starting a war. ”

Zeng Guofan was suddenly taken aback.

Because of the word war, he also understood it, so he didn't think that Bashali was translating blindly.

But what?

Sir Bashali did not know enough about China, and he actually overtranslated it.

But this kind of overkill, at this time the effect is still very good.

Zeng Guofan was afraid of the emperor, but Zeng Guofan was also afraid of foreigners.

Then, Zeng Guofan stood up and saluted.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince, and I wish you good health."

Crown Prince Edward scrupulously shook hands with him.

Zeng Guofan was slightly stunned and flattered, then stretched out his hands and bent down to shake the other party.

……………………………………

Next, Zeng Guofan digested the shock in his heart alone.

What routines for whom.

For example, if you use this routine against Zuo Zongtang, it will be completely useless, this public is arrogant, and in front of him, it means that all beings are equal.

Every time he negotiated with foreigners, he was tough, and he was really tough, not a bluff. And he has never made any secret of his hostility towards foreigners.

But this set is very useful for Zeng Guofan.

He walked back and forth on the Yangtze River embankment, over and over again, and smoked ten cigarettes.

When he returned, his voice was hoarse.

"Lord Su Yu, I agree to go to Shanghai, and I agree to join the Seven Provinces Alliance."

Su Yu said: "Thank you Zeng Gong." ”

Then he will hold out his hand.

"But......" Zeng Guofan said: "I keep ......"

"Good!" Su Yu agreed directly, and did not let Zeng Guofan finish his next words.

Some words come out and spoil the atmosphere.

Everyone knows that political speculation should be allowed.

Then, Su Yu's hand stayed inside the sleeve again and did not stretch out.

Three days later!

Luo Bingzhang, the governor of Hunan, and Li Xubin, the governor of Anhui, both came to Jiujiang by boat.

Why so fast?

Because, they are already in Wuchang.

At such a critical moment, the three of them advanced and retreated together.

Early the next morning!

The Su Trolling fleet left Jiujiang and headed for Shanghai.

On board were Edward, George, Ba Xiali, Bao Ling, Su Yu, Zeng Guofan, Luo Bingzhang, and Li Xubin.

There was also an army of two thousand people.

………………………………

Capital!

Gui Liang returned to Beijing and reported to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, the reason why the British Imperial Navy retreated and did not continue to attack Su's Yangtze River Fleet was because an order came from London, and the Earl of Ergin stepped down."

"He's gone!"

The emperor couldn't help but be stunned and said, "Why did you go to the throne?" ”

Gui Liang said: "Because the truth and pictures of the Xiamen teaching case were spread in Britain, and the victims were women and children, which caused strong disgust among the British people, was regarded as a disgrace, and tarnished the image of the British Empire, and the Earl of Ergin was responsible for it, so he stepped down." ”

Then, Gui Liang presented several newspapers.

The emperor couldn't read the English on it, but there was a translation, and there were pictures.

He immediately understood what was going on.

After a long time, the emperor said: "I absolutely can't have this kind of newspaper in the Qing Dynasty, if anyone does this thing, cut it!" ”

So the emperor, who instinctively sniffed out the dangers of newspapers, was able to incite public opinion.

The conservatism of the Qing emperor is completely unimaginable.

When Emperor Jiaqing was in power, the treasury was empty, so he ordered the people of the world to offer advice on how to fill the treasury.

There was a wealthy businessman who entrusted an official to play on his behalf, saying that there was a way, and it was very simple to make money for the treasury.

That is, the imperial court contracts the mine to the merchants, and the merchants hire people to mine, and then distribute a sum of money to the imperial court every year.

The imperial court can collect a large amount of silver taels at no cost.

This sounds like a good way, the Qing court can even sell official positions, let alone mine contracting rights?

As a result, Emperor Jiaqing sternly refused, not on the grounds that state-owned assets could not be sustened.

Rather, once mining, there will be a crowd, and once a crowd is gathered, there may be a rebellion.

Therefore, the thinking of the Manchu emperors is in the same vein. Under this kind of thinking, Emperor Xianfeng was full of hostility and rejection towards Su Yu's economic experimental zone.

Immediately afterwards, the emperor suddenly said: "Count Ergin's resignation, this is a good thing, a great thing!" ”

Gui Liang said: "Yes, it's a good thing, a great thing." ”

In the eyes of the entire Qing court, Erjin was a warlike and a hardliner against China.

And the previous minister of Bao Ling was a weak faction and a compromise faction, and as soon as Su Yu said a little move, he withdrew unconditionally.

The emperor said: "Now that Yangyi is decadent and defeated, the imperial court can solve Su Yu without distractions." ”

"My tolerance for Su Yu has reached its limit."

"This person has no king, no court, I have decided to take down this person regardless of the cost!"

"No matter the cost, all his careers in Jiujiang will be dismantled."

Du Han said: "Shengming is no better than the emperor, and the only obstacle now is the army in Su Yu's hands." ”

Gui Liang said: "The emperor is the lord of the world, the court is in charge of righteousness, Su Yu may dare to kill people with the knife of rebellion, or dare to disobey the yang and the yin, but he will never dare to openly rebel." ”

Du Han said: "Yes, once he rebels, he will be ruined." He didn't dare to merge with the rebellion, otherwise he would become the public enemy of the gentry in the world. ”

Gui Liang said: "Judging from Su Yu's various behaviors before, he cherishes his reputation and the hearts of the people very much. For example, after the emperor dismissed him from the post of governor of Jiangxi, he wanted to give him an official position, but he refused. Another example is that the emperor ordered him to enter Beijing to complete the marriage, and he also entered Beijing immediately, but let Princess Shouxi escape from the marriage, so he took the opportunity to flee south as a victim. ”

"It can be seen from this that he cherishes his political wings very much, and he does not even dare to openly resist the decree, let alone openly rebel."

In fact, until now, the imperial court and Su Yu have not turned their faces on the surface.

Su Yu has never resisted the will and disrespected.

The imperial court dismissed Su Yu from the post of governor of Jiangxi, the reason was also to let him hold another important position, and arranged another second-grade official position for him.

Su Yu did not publicly say anything unfair to the court.

The imperial court also did not openly say anything like Su Yu's rebellion.

The two sides have been fighting openly and covertly for a long time, but they have maintained political decency.

Du Han said: "Your Majesty, although Su Yu was removed from the post of governor of Jiangxi, he still holds the power of the governor, which is the key point. ”

Kuang Yuan said: "Yes, Shen Baozhen is the acting governor of Jiangxi, and he obeys Su Yuyan. As long as Su Yu holds the power of governor for one day, he will also indirectly control the military power of Jiangxi. ”

Du Han Dao; "So if you want to deal with Su Yu, you must first remove his power and change the governor of Jiangxi."

Gui Liang said: "Didn't Shen Baozhen just give a good report, saying that forcing back the Yangyi fleet was a great diplomatic victory for my Qing Dynasty. Then take the opportunity to transfer him to Beijing and serve as the waiter of the Ministry of Rites and the secretary of Honglu Temple. ”

The Emperor frowned.

Honglu Siqing is also one of the Nine Qings, and he is also a waiter of the Ministry of Rites?

He hated Shen Baozhen very much, and he never wanted to seal him with such an official position.

Gui Liang said: "After Shen Baozhen became the secretary of this Honglu Temple, the emperor immediately sent him to negotiate with the British, and talked about the Xiamen teaching case, and the Yangyi persecuted my Qing people and asked them to pay 500,000 taels of silver. When negotiations failed, he was immediately dismissed. ”

Du Han said: "Feng Shen Baozhen's high official position also shows that the court is righteous. ”

The emperor said: "Who will be sent to be the governor of Jiangxi?" It's not okay to be timid. ”

Du Han said: "Fuzhou General Qi Ling, he once served as the governor of Jiangxi before, and now there are many people in Jiangxi who are his subordinates. This person is loyal to the emperor, and he will not give up when he goes to the soup. When he went to Jiangxi, he was a sharp blade that could stab Su Yu fiercely. ”

The loyalty of the elderly was undoubtedly revealed in this Fuzhou civil uprising.

Even if he is ruined, he must serve the emperor, and he is ruthless enough to dare to kill.

Sending him to Jiangxi is indeed an excellent candidate.

Su Shun said: "If you let Qi Ling be the governor of Jiangxi, then simply give him the military power together, restore the governor of Jiangxi, and let him serve as the governor." ”

The emperor said: "Then simply go one step further and add General Nanchang." ”

Everyone was stunned, do you want to be so high?

Although the rank of the general and the admiral are comparable, the status is surpassed.

The emperor said: "To the outside world, it is said that it is in the name of suppressing rebellion!" Let Qi Ling be the governor of Jiangxi, the rank of secretary of the military department, and the general of Nanchang, control all the military power in Jiangxi, and control the military power in Anhui. Let him lead 20,000 troops and take up the post of Jiangxi. ”

His determination was greater than anyone could have imagined.

It is necessary to completely solve Su Yu once and for all. Dismantle his Jiujiang Economic Pilot Zone.

That's it!

Therefore, this is the reason why Su Yu must operate the Seven Provinces Covenant.

At this critical moment, you can't fight back passively. Otherwise, the righteousness of the court is in hand, and the tools are amazing.

He must take the initiative and press forward step by step.

Seize the initiative and escalate the struggle until the emperor dies.

The emperor said coldly: "If Shen Baozhen dares to resist the decree, he will take it directly." If Su Yu has the ability, he will try to rob and kill Qin Cha again. ”

"Qi Ling led the army to Jiangxi, if Su Yu had the courage, it would be good to directly raise an army to rebel!"

Then, he slammed the table and said: "There are less than two months before the end of this year, and within this year, Su Yu will be completely solved!" ”

Several important ministers present knelt down one after another and said, "Huh! ”

………………………………

Shanghai today!

Unprecedented tremors.

Su Yu's Jiujiang fleet docked at the wharf of Wusongkou in a grand manner.

And the warships of the British Empire, just watching from the sidelines, motionless.

Even, there was a battleship that came to escort it.

Immediately afterwards, all the officials of the Shanghai Consulate, customs Li Taitai, and the important officer Wei Tuma and others.

All arrived at the pier to greet them.

Of course, it was not to greet Su Yu, but to welcome the royal envoy of the British Empire.

However, it is not yet possible to say explicitly, because this is a secret visit.

In the sound of a marching band.

Su Wei's 2,000 troops landed in Shanghai in order.

The Shanghai Consul and Wei Tuoma and others were furious.

But Su Yao had a very good reason, this army was to protect the safety of the royal envoys.

But the fact is that Su Yu's army officially appeared in Shanghai.

Next, one luxury carriage after another appeared.

Crown Prince Edward, Prince George, Zeng Guofan and others, boarded the magnificent carriage.

Then, in front were British soldiers. In the middle and rear, there were two thousand new troops of Su Wei.

Mighty and mighty, heading towards Yu Garden.

The venue of the signing ceremony was in Yu Garden.

But before that, the gorgeous convoy and the shocking army swaggered through Shanghai.

Let countless people see this scene.

The citizens of Shanghai were stunned. This...... Such a big formation?

A few hundred British soldiers, a few thousand Chinese troops who have never seen before.

Escort so many carriages.

This, which big man is here?

The prefect of Shanghai and the prefect of Songjiang were also alarmed and hurried over.

After a big circle, the group entered the Yu Garden.

Wei Tuma, Li Tai and others left.

Because they are also war factions, political enemies.

It's just that they can't stop it, but they definitely won't get involved.

Su Yao's 2,000 new troops guarded every corner of Yu Garden.

And the signing ceremony was held on the top floor of the Mihodo Hall.

Zeng Guofan couldn't help but tremble slightly when he saw such a big battle.

At this time, he even regretted it a little.

But at this time, the arrow is on the bow and has to be sent.

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The prefect of Songjiang and the prefect of Shanghai also rushed to Yuyuan, but they were stopped by Su Yu's army.

The two were furious, this is their territory, but they were stopped?

Want to rebel?

But then, they saw a figure get out of the carriage.

Two Britons, not acquainted.

But wearing gorgeous uniforms, hundreds of British troops escorted just now, and the Shanghai Consul, Wei Tuma and others all went to greet them, and they must be big shots.

And the rest of the people, they all know each other.

Su Yu?! What is he doing in Shanghai?

By the way, this is his new army.

Is he bold? Actually entered Shanghai with a new army? Is this a rebellion?

Without a holy decree, lead troops into other provinces?

This was followed by Luo Bingzhang, the governor of Hunan, Li Xubin, the governor of Anhui, and Zeng Guofan, the governor of Hubei.

Suddenly, the prefect of Songjiang and the prefect of Shanghai were stunned.

Then, a few more people came out to greet them.

Shen Baozhen, the acting governor of Jiangxi, Wang Youling, the governor of Zhejiang, Tian Yugong, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and their boss, Xu Youren, the governor of Jiangsu.

After greeting a few people, they walked hand in hand towards Miho Hall.

Moreover, Su Yu and two young Englishmen walked in the middle.

This...... The biggest official position here is obviously Tian Yugong, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang?

Su Yu no longer has an official position, at most he is a regimental training officer, how can he walk in the middle?

The governors of the seven provinces, all here!

Something big must have happened, something big!

The heart of the prefect of Matsue trembled.

"Quick, quick, go and invite Lord Guiliang." Matsue Prefect Road.

The prefect of Shanghai said: "Lord Prefect, Lord Guiliang is not in Shanghai, Lord Huashana is in Shanghai." ”

The prefect of Songjiang said: "Then go and invite Lord Huashana to come, hurry, hurry, hurry!" ”

"Something big is going to happen!"

"And it happened on our territory, you and I have heads, I'm afraid it won't be guaranteed!"

The official Shangshu Huashana has always been Gui Liang's deputy and participated in negotiations with the British.

The magistrate of Shanghai immediately rushed to invite this old man.

Then, the prefect of Songjiang with dozens of soldiers was about to enter the Yu Garden.

However, he was quickly stopped by Su Yu's new army.

"Stop!"

"No one is allowed in."

The prefect of Songjiang said: "Do you know who I am? I am the prefect of Songjiang, and this is my governing realm! ”

Lin Li stepped forward and said: "No one is allowed to enter, and those who violate it will be killed!" ”

After that, dozens of new soldiers raised their guns neatly.

The muzzle of the black hole hole was aimed at the prefect of Songjiang.

Suddenly, the prefect of Songjiang was stunned!

He knew that in today's big scene, he, the prefect of Songjiang, couldn't get on the stage, so he could just take a little attitude, and he would wait for the big guy to come.

Then, he waited anxiously outside.

After a full half hour, another army came, a whole few hundred people.

The deputy envoy of the negotiation, the secretary of the Ministry of Shangshu Hua Shana, rode a horse and stopped quickly.

Suddenly, the two armies confronted each other.

But there is no doubt that Shanghai County is definitely far from being the opponent of Su Yu's new army, and even in terms of momentum, it has been completely suppressed.

But Hua Sha was a big man in the court, with his own momentum, he stepped forward directly and said, "Whose army are you?" ”

Lin Li said: "The Jiangxi regiment is training the army. ”

used to be the new army of the imperial court, but now the name of the new army was taken away by Rong Lu, and it became the Jiangxi regiment training army.

The official Shangshu Hua Shana said: "Su Yu's army? ”

Lin Li said: "Yes." ”

Hua Shana said: "Is Su Yu crazy? Sending troops into Shanghai, is he trying to rebel? ”

Lin Li said: "At the invitation of Xu Youren, the governor of Jiangsu, what is the crime?" ”

Shanghai County was also under the rule of the governor of Jiangsu.

Hua Shana said: "What are you going to do?" Do what? ”

"The official wants to go in!"

Lin Li said: "Wait, I'll report!" ”

Then, the official Shangshu Huashana was stopped outside.

Half a quarter of an hour later, Lin Li finished reporting and said, "Lord Huasha, please come with me!" ”

Then, the court official followed Lin Li, entered the Sanho Hall, and climbed the Rolling Rain Tower.

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In the rain building, solemn and solemn!

I saw only a long table inside.

Nine people sat on it.

The Seven Governors, plus Su Yu, and the royal envoys of the British Empire.

On the opposite side, there were a couple of Britons.

Journalists? And there are also a couple of cameras.

Keep taking pictures.

When the official Shangshu Huasha saw this scene, he also felt that his limbs trembled.

All seven governors are here?

The most economically developed provinces of the entire Qing Dynasty are here.

Suddenly, Hua Shana trembled and said, "Su Yu, Zeng Guofan, Tian Yugong, Xu Youren, what are you going to do?" Do what? ”

Su Yu said: "Lord Huashana, you came just in time!" ”

Hua Shana said: "I ask you, what do you want to do?" ”

Su Yu said: "We are signing the Seven Provinces Covenant!" ”

"And officially establish the Southern Economic Cooperation Association!"

"Lord Huashana, you are both a secretary of the ministry and a deputy envoy for negotiations, and you can just represent the imperial court and witness all this."

Stop!

Huasha's five thunders hit the top!

Covenant of the Seven Provinces?! Southern Economic Cooperation (SAEC)?

This, this is to establish another order and confront the imperial court?

Hua Shana suddenly roared angrily: "Who gave you the power? Hurry up and disperse, disperse! ”

Tian Yu, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, said fairly: "This is the power given to us by the people of the Qing Dynasty, and this is the power given to us by the Jiangshan Sheji!" ”

Hua Shana said: "Su Yu, are you trying to rebel?" ”

Su Yu said slowly: "Lord Huashana, this is wrong. ”

"The tragic situation of the Xiamen teaching case is vivid!"

"Not long ago, the British fleet entered the Yangtze River, which made the entire Yangtze River channel panic."

"The Tianjin Treaty lost power and humiliated the country!"

"In order to protect the livelihood of hundreds of millions of people in the south, in order to avoid the recurrence of the Xiamen tragedy. My seven southern provinces cooperate to protect themselves, what's wrong? ”

"Lord Huashana, if you are here to witness our Seven Provinces Covenant on behalf of the imperial court, then we welcome you very much and treat you as a guest!"

"If you're here to roar and raise your might, then please leave!"

"Don't forget, the Treaty of Tianjin was signed by you."

"But no matter what, please witness this great moment!"

Then, in the sound of magnificent music.

The signing ceremony was officially held.

The wheels of history have changed and are slowly moving forward.

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Note: The card was finally written at 10 o'clock. Strive to update before five o'clock in the afternoon tomorrow, don't delay everyone to have a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner!

Ladies and gentlemen, if you have a commuter pass in your pocket, can you give it to me?

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