At this time, it was useless to shout, but the official Shangshu Huasha quieted down and watched all this quietly.

He couldn't even imagine how it all happened.

This is the feudal official of the seven provinces.

How did Su Yu convince them? This is a huge responsibility.

Even, he didn't know how to report this matter to the imperial court.

Everyone knows the emperor's character, he doesn't care whether the news you report is important or not, but as long as you report bad news, he will have a bad impression of you.

In the presence of the British Empire's royal envoy, the Seven Provinces Covenant was signed.

Seven servings in total.

One serving for everyone.

Each of them signed their names and stamped their official seals.

At this time, Hua Shana clearly felt that the authority of the imperial court seemed to be shattered.

Then, Su Yu signed his name.

And it was stamped with its own private seal.

In this pact of seven provinces, the royal envoy of the British Empire was only a bystander.

Next, the Southern Economic Cooperation signed a contract.

This is a very detailed contract, which stipulates that the goods of the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone can be sold in the seven southern provinces without hindrance.

And when entering each province, the tax is paid only once, and the tax is set at 5%.

Because the provincial gold bureaus are very chaotic now, after many things enter the market, I don't know how many times they will be taxed, and even if they pass through once, they will be taxed once.

This 5 percent tax rate is of course low, but it is also intended to hedge against the impact of the Tianjin Treaty.

Because the Tianjin Treaty stipulates that after foreign goods enter the Chinese market, they do not need to pay any tax burden when they enter the provincial markets after paying taxes at each gate.

The tax system is too complicated, so the first contract of this Southern Economic Cooperation is tentatively set for five years.

Su Yu is going to enter the center in the future, and then he will definitely raise the amount of commodity tax and become one of the main fiscal revenues of the state.

But take your time.

And now these industries belong to the cultivation period, and they are taxed as little as possible.

Of course, the same is true for goods from other provinces entering Jiangxi, and the tax is only charged once, five percent.

In addition, the cooperative stipulates that all financial bureaus on the Yangtze River waterway will be abolished.

No person, no official organization, is allowed to collect taxes on the Yangtze River waterway.

Of course, such cooperation is too cheap for the Jiujiang Pilot Economic Zone.

Unilateral cooperation will not last long.

So, in the cooperatives prescribed.

The two industries of cigarettes and iron and steel strictly adopt the agency system of each province.

In other words, the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone in Suyu cannot be directly sold in the provinces.

Rather, it is necessary to give the right to sell to the agents of the provinces, that is, to let them earn a wave of profits.

However, the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone has the right to guide, replace, and set prices for the agents of the provinces.

All in all, it's a very pragmatic contract.

The governors of the seven provinces signed and affixed their official seals.

Signed by Su Yu and stamped.

Finally, the royal envoy of the British Empire also signed his name and stamped it.

Because, 49% of the shares in the Jiujiang Pilot Economic Zone belong to the British side.

In two years, the goods in the entire Jiujiang Pilot Economic Zone will probably only be supplied to China, and they will definitely be exported in the future.

Cigarettes, in particular, are sure to sell well all over the world.

After signing.

Start taking pictures.

The picture is frozen.

This moment of history was frozen.

Perhaps no one present knows that the China of this world is taking off from this moment.

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Next, the various reporters began to interview.

British, American, French, etc.

The Times reporter asked: "Dear Sir Su Yu, is this move against your court, the emperor of your country?" ”

The translator next to him meticulously translated him into Chinese.

At this time, Su Yu did not speak English, because he was Chinese.

"Of course not, whether it is the Covenant of the Seven Provinces or the Southern Economic Cooperation Body, it is in the interests of China, the interests of the imperial court, and the interests of His Majesty the Emperor."

"We will always be loyal to the center of the court, and we will always be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor."

The Times reporter said: "Excuse me, did the alliance of your seven southern provinces and the establishment of the Southern Economic Cooperation have been approved by the Qing court and the emperor?" ”

Su Yu said: "The covenant of the seven southern provinces is mainly to defend the Yangtze River waterway and protect the people of the seven provinces from the harm of illegal missionaries. ”

"Therefore, the covenant of the seven southern provinces is only for self-preservation, and it is not aimed at a third party at all, let alone the imperial court, so please don't interpret it too much."

Paris News: "Is the establishment of the Southern Economic Cooperation to counter the dumping of other countries, and will it hurt the interests of Britain, France, etc.?" ”

"Under the principle of fairness and equality, we welcome trade with countries around the world. It is a free and open market, and fair competition is the only rule. ”

A New York Times reporter, who had just changed his name, asked: "The British envoy appeared at the signing ceremony and signed the relevant contract. Sir Su Yu, how much shares does British capital occupy in your Jiujiang Pilot Economic Zone? ”

Su Yu said: "This is a trade secret, sorry. ”

The New York Times reporter continued to ask: "Will your country's industry accept the entry of capital from other countries in the future?" ”

Su Yu said: "In principle, this is true, but the British Empire has always been our highest priority strategic partner. ”

The Times reporter asked: "Sir Su Yu, is the establishment of the Seven Provinces Covenant and the establishment of the Southern Economic Cooperation Association the main purpose of the Treaty of Tientsin today?" ”

There is no room for irreparation.

Su Yu thought for a while and said, "Yes! ”

The Times reporter said: "Does that mean that the Seven Provinces Pact, as well as the formation of the Southern Economic Cooperative, will greatly harm the interests of the British Empire?" ”

Su Yu said: "Of course not, it's the opposite. A vibrant, economically prosperous country is more suited to the interests of the British Empire. I am here to show the British people that there is another possibility, not war and oppression, but peace and cooperation. ”

"Please witness, and the people of the entire British Empire in the future, that the superiority of our line of cooperation far outweighs war and coercion."

"Our country also has the right to develop, and our country and the countries of the world are equal."

"The development of our country in the East is in the interests of the British Empire and in the construction of a stable world order."

Next, Su Yu smiled and said, "Next, welcome to visit these colleagues of mine. ”

These reporters all received red envelopes.

Therefore, the governors of the next seven provinces will be asked questions one by one, and the rain and dew will be wet.

"Your Excellency the Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, what do you say to the British Empire and your court about the Xiamen Case?

Tian Yu said fairly: "When you look closer, you will find that those victims are the same as you, they are also human beings!" Especially those children, who are no different from the children of the nobles of your country and the children of the commoners of your country, they are the same innocent and immature, and they are the same precious. ”

Speaking of this, Tian Yugong paused slightly.

Because there is still half of the question, which I want to talk about to the imperial court.

Tian Yu said fairly: "If you fall behind, you will be beaten, and the only way to do this is to work hard and improve yourself!" It's useless to hide and cover your eyes. ”

Hearing this, Hua Sha's face twitched.

"Lord Zeng Guofan, why did you participate in this covenant, aren't you afraid of offending Your Majesty the Emperor of your country?"

This question made Zeng Guofan's heart tremble.

"Shengming is no more than the emperor, as long as it is in the interests of the Qing Dynasty, it is in the interests of the emperor."

"Lord Xu Youren, may I ask if the Seven Provinces Covenant will cause the division of the Qing Kingdom?"

These questions are becoming more intense than the other.

Xu Youren said: "Of course it can't be, we are rebelling against an unequal treaty, we are here to protect the people." I believe that the seven southern provinces are just one step ahead and set an example for the whole country. I believe that the hearts of the people of the whole country are the same as ours. ”

"Lord Wang Youling, I have carefully studied your information, all the adults present are the victors of your country's imperial examination system, only your official position was bought, but you did not pass the imperial examination, may I ask you to sit in it, how do you feel?"

Li Xubin next to him said: "You didn't study clearly enough, and I didn't pass the imperial examination." ”

Wang Youling said with a smile: "This is just my pride, I am not even a showman, but I am very honored to be with all of you." ”

"Lord Luo Bingzhang, you are from your country's Jinshi, and Lord Wang Youling and Master Li Xubin have not passed your country's imperial examination but are on an equal footing with you, does this prove that your country's imperial examination system has fallen behind?"

This question made Luo Bingzhang's back sweat.

Luo Bingzhang said: "This further proves that my country's imperial court is inclusive, tolerant of all rivers, and only talent." ”

"Lord Li Xubin, you are a general, but you have become the governor of Anhui. In the eyes of many people, what do you think about saying that the Hunan army is a warlord and is not controlled by the imperial court? ”

Li Xubin's scalp was numb.

In fact, these journalists simply don't know that much about these officials.

But the Pasha rites understood and prepared a thick stack of materials for them.

All the questions seem sharp and ordinary, but in fact they have serious political tendencies.

Li Xubin said: "Of course not, there is no such title as Hunan Army at all." They are all the troops of the imperial court, and we, like the other green battalions, are all subordinate to the imperial court and completely obey the emperor's will. ”

Su Yu said: "Okay, there is one last question left. ”

The Times reporter said: "Does the Seven Provinces Covenant have a military character?" That is, if one province is attacked militarily, the other provinces have an obligation to help? ”

The question is even sharper.

After hearing this, Hua Shana immediately pricked up her ears.

Tian Yu said fairly: "There is no doubt that this is the case. ”

Xu Youren said: "There is no doubt that this is the case. ”

Wang Youling and Shen Baozhen both gave the same answer.

Suddenly, the pressure came to the side of the Hunan army.

Zeng Guofan also felt his scalp tingle, and he didn't know how to answer at all.

Because once it comes to the military, there is no doubt that it will bring tremendous pressure to the emperor.

After a long while, Zeng Guofan said: "Once the brother province is attacked by foreign enemies or rebels, of course we have the obligation to save it. ”

So far!

The whole ceremony is completely over.

The soldiers outside, neatly facing the sky, shot neatly!

Of course, all of them were empty cartridges.

Immediately afterwards, the Su Trolling Fleet on the surface of the sea opened fire in the direction of the open sea.

Nine rings!

Celebration of the signing of the Covenant of the Seven Provinces.

Celebration of the establishment of the Southern Economic Cooperation (SAEC).

And the British fleet had already received the notice and watched so quietly.

At last!

In the sky above Yu Garden, gorgeous fireworks bloomed.

It just so happened that night was falling.

The whole fireworks, which lasted for a quarter of an hour.

Countless people in Shanghai poked their heads out to watch.

I don't know what happened.

But something big must have happened, and there was such a big battle today.

Directorate of General Taxes of Customs.

Wittoma, Lee Thai, Sir Henry, and others held wine glasses and looked at the fireworks in the sky.

It looks very serious.

"Gentlemen, according to the Chinese parlance, the next thing is going to be eventful."

"The Earl of Elgin has returned to London, which is undoubtedly a setback for the diplomacy of the British Empire."

"It won't be long before this flame reaches London."

Sir Henry said, "But in any case, this is a backstab by Su Yu to the Chinese emperor, right?" Let's enjoy the show before the trouble burns us. ”

"Sir Henry, we are Su Yu's earliest friends. But now he has become his enemy. ”

Sir Henry said, "So what? He's just a tiny warlord in China now, what can he do to us? Even their courts are helpless against us. ”

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Hua Shana racked his brains, not knowing how to write this recital.

The prefect of Songjiang and the prefect of Shanghai are also like the end of the world.

But immediately after.

Another piece of news came.

The first thing to do after the establishment of the Seven-Province Pact was to conduct a military exercise on the Yangtze River.

In the seven southern provinces, some sent warships and some sent troops.

A total of 300 ships and 20,000 troops were dispatched.

A month-long military exercise.

The slogan is to defend the Yangtze River waterway.

And the commander of this military exercise was none other than Su Yao, a training officer of the Jiangxi regiment.

Immediately after the governors of the provinces returned to their territories, they sent troops and ships to join them.

Once again, it was like a lightning strike.

Looking at the previously written piece, it was completely crumpled.

Rewrite one more.

After several drafts, the chapter was finally written.

Then take the sea route and the land route respectively, and send them to the capital at the fastest speed.

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The capital, the harem.

After the confinement, Concubine Lian first went to the queen to thank her.

Then, she took the initiative to come to Concubine Yi's side.

Su Yao's side is in danger, and she has to struggle even more to survive, for herself and for her children.

"Say hello to the concubine." Bingbing saluted respectfully.

Yi Guifei said: "But don't, you will also be a concubine soon, and we will be at the same level." ”

Bingbing said: "No, no, the concubine will make it clear to the emperor, this concubine will never dare to accept it." My sister will always be behind my sister, and when you become the imperial concubine, it's never too late for my sister to think about it. ”

Hearing this, Concubine Yi was still very satisfied.

Because the other party's words seem to be backing down, and there is no scheming.

However, he was still wary of giving birth to a prince from Concubine Lian, especially this prince looked strong, lively, and handsome.

Concubine Yi said: "Sister, your son is well-born, strong and handsome, the emperor can't put it down every time." ”

Bingbing said: "Yes, the emperor said every time that he gave birth to a Baturu, and he will definitely fight for the Qing Dynasty in the future, and he is very brave." In this way, I can rest assured, the emperor has high requirements for the eldest brother, and he happens to be lax with the second elder brother. ”

"It's the big brother, who is getting more and more like an emperor, like a little adult."

When Concubine Yi heard this, she was overjoyed and vigilant.

Because he was so happy with what the other party said, when did Concubine Lian become so good at talking?

But she is not so scheming at this time, she is just too sharp, after all, she is only a young woman in her early twenties.

Then, Concubine Lian said, "Good sister, there is one thing I ask of you. ”

Yi Guifei said: "What's the matter? You said? ”

Concubine Lian said: "My sister is still a child, and she is very ignorant, this child loves him, but thinking about raising him and teaching him, her head suddenly became big." So when the child is older, the child will be raised under his sister's knees, okay? ”

Concubine Yi was stunned, she really didn't expect the other party to say this.

The harem system of the Qing court was also very strict and cruel, and the children born to concubines could only be raised for a period of time, and when they were a little older, they had to be handed over to other concubines to raise.

Of course, Concubine Lian wanted to give this child to the queen to raise, but he couldn't say that.

Concubine Yi said: "This matter, let's say it doesn't count, the emperor only counts if he says it." ”

Concubine Lian took the opportunity to hold the other party's hand and said, "Good sister, just promise me, you read the most, and I haven't read much, so you must not be able to teach well." I am like a child, moody, if the child follows me, spoiled today, beaten tomorrow, I don't know what I will learn. My sister is the most talented and majestic, and the child must be well-behaved. ”

Yi Guifei said: "Are you saying that I am too powerful? ”

Concubine Lian said: "Good sister, I provoked you without being sensible before, and I have been punished, haven't you been relieved?" If you don't get angry, just twist me twice to get out of the air. ”

Then, she glanced at it and suddenly said, "Good sister, you have really big breasts." ”

Suddenly, Concubine Yi couldn't stand such direct words, so she lowered her face and ignored her.

Concubine Lian didn't pay attention to it either, and said, "Sister, did you say that Su Yu was going to be unlucky this time?" This man is just too presumptuous. ”

As she spoke, she thought of that night again.

The hot phantom pain seems to have resurfaced.

It really made people lose half their lives.

"Okay, your mouth is not covered, be careful and slap again, don't say such things again." Yi Guifei said: "It's almost over from my side, you go to the concubine's side to say goodbye, don't let people wait." ”

Concubine Lian said: "Sister, I have found out, the more cold your face is, the more handsome you are." ”

After leaving Concubine Yi's palace, the smile on Concubine Lian's gorgeous face instantly converged.

Su Yu, you dead ghost, you can't get past this level?

If you can't get by, I'll be miserable in the future.

The child is also miserable.

In order to protect the child, she even came up with the idea of handing the child over to Concubine Yi to raise.

After Concubine Lian left, Concubine Yi couldn't help but go to the mirror, and she really found out.

His face is indeed cold.

The colder it is, the more glamorous it is.

An Dehai outside: "Master, Concubine Lian has no mouth, but there is one sentence that is right, the master is cold and noble, and he is really glamorous." ”

"Quack!" Yi Guifei said: "What news is there outside?" ”

An Dehai said: "The foreigner has bad luck, and the Earl of Ergin has lost his official position and left." Next, the imperial court will go all out to deal with Su Yu, and it will be completely solved once and for all. ”

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Capital!

The Emperor is summoning the elderly.

The former Fuzhou general wept bitterly.

He thought that this time he would definitely be in danger, but he didn't expect that instead of being dismissed, he would have more power.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, this time the slave will go to Jiangxi, even if he is broken, he will get rid of the poison of Su Yu for you."

The emperor said, "What are you going to do?" ”

Qi Ling said: "Blockade, isolate Jiujiang!" ”

"Send troops to take over the docks and take over the green camp in Ganzhen!"

"No hesitation of confrontation, conflict!"

"Forcing Su Yu to either compromise or rebel."

"Once he rebels, he will be ruined."

This attitude made the emperor very satisfied. Because he found that it was completely useless to talk to Su Yu about political means at this time, that is, to be straightforward.

Next, it is necessary to bring some soldiers and horses south.

"The minister wants to bring three parts of soldiers and horses, a part from the Baqi Beijing camp, a part from Fuzhou, and a part from the Tianjin Town Green Camp." Qi Ling said: "Some of the soldiers and horses in Fuzhou were personally brought out by the slaves, and the Eight Banners Beijing Camp is completely loyal to the emperor, and the Tianjin Green Camp is also loyal to the emperor, and there is also a grudge against Su Yu, so the 20,000 troops gathered in this way can fight Su Yu to the end." ”

After hearing this, the emperor said, "Yes." “

Qi Ling said: "In addition, the minister also wants to bring enough officials, and at the critical moment, he can fully take over the government power in Jiangxi." ”

The emperor said, "Yes." ”

And at this time, the voice of the eunuch Wang Deli came from outside.

"Your Majesty, the Russian minister has come to ask for a meeting again and asked for a change of contract."

The Emperor frowned.

Heilongjiang General Yishan and the Russian Governor signed the Treaty of Aihui, agreeing that a few months later, they would come to the capital to exchange the treaty, and then formally confirm that the treaty would come into force.

Not long ago, the Sino-Russian Treaty of Tianjin also stipulated that the border between China and Russia should be re-explored, which is actually a disguised recognition of the Aihui Treaty.

The emperor was very angry about the content of the Aihui Treaty and the territories lost, but he didn't have much of an idea.

These bitter cold places have no value.

Of course, as a result, the Qing court lost the outlet to the sea in the outer northeast, and he was even less concerned.

Of course, the emperor knew the word sea power, but the concept was not deep.

In contrast, what he cares about most is the entry of foreigners into Beijing.

This is absolutely impossible.

"Nope!" The emperor went straight to the point.

After Count Ergin was gone, he felt a sense of relief.

This person is the toughest against the Qing Dynasty.

He even had a feeling that Ergin was gone, and why were you other ministers shaking?

In particular, the diplomatic victory of the Xiamen teaching plan made the emperor feel once again that foreigners were not so terrible.

He had already sent Monk Greenqin to Dagukou once again to repair and upgrade the fort.

The emperor continued to explain the elderly.

"I deliberately let Gui Liang concurrently serve as the governor of Liangjiang, and Zeng Guofan is determined to get this position, and if you want to get this position, you must take action." The emperor said: "I will issue an order to let his Hunan army cooperate with you." ”

"In addition, Wang Youling, the governor of Zhejiang, is also a soldier and a governor, and he will really give him an order and cooperate with you at a critical moment."

"Zhang Guoliang, the governor of Jiangnan, has the soldiers and horses of southern Jiangsu, and he is loyal to me, and he also has 20,000 troops in his hands."

"Shengbao's army is in Yangzhou, and part of Ronglu's army is in Anhui."

"So, I've laid a net. Su Yu didn't move, as long as he moved, hundreds of thousands of troops would extinguish him from all directions. ”

"Besides, those armies of his, let them go and send rebellion, but let them follow Su Yu to rebel? Probably impossible. ”

"So you are in Jiangxi this time, you have to be bold and open up to do it, just like you are in Fuzhou."

The governor of Jiangxi, the general of Nanchang, and the secretary of the leading army department knelt down and kowtowed: "Shengming is no more than Your Majesty." ”

"The minister should be the emperor's sword, smash all enemies, and sweep away all ghosts."

Suddenly, the monarchs and ministers were full of ambition.

And at this time, there was a burst of chanting outside.

"Six hundred miles expedited, six hundred miles expedited!"

The eunuch Wang De Lifei rushed over and said, "Your Majesty, in the direction of Shanghai, six hundred miles is urgent." ”

The emperor was stunned?

Shanghai? What happened?

Could it be that the foreigners are acting as demons again?

Soon the messenger rushed in.

handed over the deputy envoy for negotiation, Hua Shana, and the prefect of Songjiang.

Open it and take a look.

In a flash.

The emperor stood still.

Even, it's hard to react all at once.

Because, this is something new.

Su Yu presided over the establishment of the Seven Provinces Covenant.

The Southern Economic Cooperation (SAEC) was established.

In the seven southern provinces, military drills were conducted, 300 ships were mobilized, and 30,000 troops were dispatched.

The commander of this military exercise was Su Yu, a training officer of the Jiangxi regiment.

The governors of Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Hunan, Hubei, and Anhui all attended the ceremony to sign.

Watched it over and over again.

Finally, the Emperor staggered back and sat down on the ground.

The eyes are black and dizzy.

His limbs were cold, his lips were blue and purple, and his face was pale and colorless.

Wang Chenggui hurriedly stepped forward and shouted: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?" What's wrong? ”

He hurriedly patted the emperor's back and was angry for the emperor.

"Quickly pass on the Imperial Doctor, pass on the Imperial Doctor!"

After a long while, the emperor made a voice and roared, "It's the other way around, it's the other way around!" ”

"Someone is going to reverse!" After saying that, he rolled his eyes and fainted directly.

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