Eunuchs who traveled through the Qing Dynasty

Research and development of biological and chemical weapons is not something aboveboard. After discussing with Luo Erto, Xiao Ran set up a special production and experiment base on the remote Daxing Mountain.And sent two teams of brothers to guard it closely.The original arsenal and munitions factory in Daxing Mountain have been moved to the suburbs of Beijing one after another, and they have settled down with their families.In addition to chemical factories, bicycle factories, sewing machine factories, etc., all factories are adjacent to each other, and the eastern suburbs of Beijing have become a high-tech development zone.

Zhang Zhidong, who was originally in charge of the pharmaceutical factory, performed well in production and management, and Xiao Ran did not break his promise.While declaring to the imperial court, he was given the title of Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Industry, and the background of a lecturer in the Imperial Academy. At the same time, he was formally promoted to be the deputy general manager of Tongrantang Company, in charge of the production of various factories.In contrast, Luo Erto, Li San and others are all technical talents, and Zhao Zhang Zhidong is far behind in terms of production management and personnel.As for Zhang Zhidong himself, who joined the Tongran Hall for only half a year, he was so grateful for being so highly valued.I vowed to die to repay Xiao Ran for his kindness.

The matter was almost settled, and Xiao Ran finally took a breath.In the evening of this day, Xiao Ran was walking around the back garden with Xiao Xiao Bang in his arms, when he suddenly had a cheerful expression, his heart skipped a beat, and he led him to the study.Bing stepped back and asked, "What happened to you looking for me so urgently?"

"This, Brother Xiao, let me tell you, don't be in a hurry..."

"What nonsense, just say what you have to say!"

"Yes, yes!" Yicheng acted violently. This time, they... slaughtered a village, more than [-] people, men, women and children.No one was spared!Now all the common people in Jincheng are angry, they have surrounded this group of foreign devils in Wulipo, Jincheng's garrison green battalion Wang Dongcheng's department has also joined forces with the foreign devils, the situation is getting worse and worse!Now... Now the British envoy Ergin personally ran to the Zongli Yamen to force us to surrender! "

"What?!" Xiao Ran was furious, and slapped the teacup on the table dancing wildly, "Damn it, it's really deceiving people to slaughter our people of the Qing Dynasty, and still fucking control our dignitaries! It seems These bastards are going to live to the end!"

Didn't you say, Yi, that it's not time to fight the foreign devils yet?On our territory in the Qing Dynasty, not to mention killing the group of British devils, even beheading Elkin's guy would be effortless.But in this way, a big battle is inevitable!In my opinion, this matter still needs to be discussed in the long run. "

These few words really hit Xiao Ran's mind.Now the industry has just started, and a relatively stable environment is needed, and the two military allies, Russia and Prussia, are not strong enough to affect the entire international situation. It is undoubtedly too risky to start a war rashly at this time

| Can you take this breath?

Xiao Ran tried his best to suppress his anger, and walked back and forth without listening.Yi Xin explained the ins and outs of the matter.

It turned out that the British devils sent troops to Shanxi this time to build the railway.Last time regarding the railway issue, the right to build the railway along the Yangtze River was handed over to the other party.The British did not expect the Qing government to agree so happily. They were ecstatic and signed the agreement immediately. At the same time, they sent a large number of experts to China for investigation and survey.

The reason for seizing the right to build this section of the railway was that the British had a very clear purpose, which was to extend their influence from the seaport to the interior.According to the plan, this section of railway starts from Changzhi, Shanxi Province in the north, and ends in Hankou, Hubei Province in the south, and will be built in six sections.And running through the Yellow River and Yangtze River, the two largest inland rivers in China, also provided convenience for foreign devils to open inland river trading ports and accelerate wealth plundering.

Due to the construction of the railway, a large number of British experts were dispatched. In the name of the protected area, the British sent nearly 2000 troops, including more than 500 British devils in Shanxi.During the survey in Jincheng area, the troops were stationed in Wulipo. Several British soldiers insulted local women, angered the villagers, and were beaten to death on the spot.The British army has always been used to domineering, how could it be willing to suffer such a big loss? Commander Wells led his men into the village at night without conscience, and killed more than [-] unarmed villagers, men, women and children!

The atrocities of the British devils finally aroused the anger of the local soldiers and civilians.The people in the nearby villages and towns almost came out and surrounded this group of foreign devils in Wulipo. Even the local garrison green battalion general Wang Dongcheng led more than 500 soldiers to join the siege team.Looking at the vengeful army coming from all over the mountains and plains, the number is more than tens of thousands. Even if the firearms of the more than [-] foreign devils are sharp, they are scared out of their wits this time, hiding in the village and not daring to show their faces.

In fact, how dare Yi report this news?If Xiao Ran was willing to calm down, then he wouldn't be Xiao Ran!

I had hoped that this matter would be suppressed quietly, but what I didn't expect was that the situation would get worse and worse. Now the British envoy Erjin went to the Prime Minister's Office to ask for someone. Seeing that he couldn't cover it up, he asked Xiao Ran for help.Xiao Ran frowned and pondered for a long time, and said: "The British envoy Erjin only wants to return his five hundred soldiers, right? Well, we might as well agree to him. Now, you can make arrangements now, let me and Erjin return Meet Kim."

"This..." Yishi, Xiao Ran is just a chief executive, this status is really inappropriate.Seeing his difficulty, Xiao Ran smiled, and said, "It's okay. Just say that this matter has been reported to the Queen Mother, and the Queen Mother is also very concerned about the safety of the British soldiers, so she appointed me as an imperial envoy with full powers to handle this matter."

To Yiji, he repeatedly said: "That's a good relationship, that's a good relationship! Brother, you've helped me a lot by being willing to come forward!"

Speaking of Guizi Liu's handling of affairs, he was also extremely efficient, and this informal meeting was arranged that night.He led Xiao Ran to the British embassy, ​​and met Ergin in the side hall.Erjin was extremely arrogant, and seeing that Xiao Ran was still a eunuch at a young age, he looked him up and down for a long time, and said, "You are an imperial envoy with full authority?"

Xiao Ran replied fluently in English: "Yes. It's a great honor to meet Your Excellency. Please allow me to convey my respect to Your Excellency from the Empress Dowager. What happened this time was originally a misunderstanding, and the Empress Dowager does not want this matter to become a big one. Therefore, I was appointed to deal with it, hoping to calm the situation and rescue the trapped army of your country as soon as possible."

Hearing his idiomatic and fluent English, Elgin couldn't help being taken aback. It's really rare for such a young eunuch to have such eloquence.On the other hand, he had carefully prepared many lines of threats and intimidation, such as resorting to force and starting a war immediately, but Xiao Ran made it clear that he was here to help save the British soldiers, even massacring the British soldiers. He didn't mention anything about the four hundred villagers, which made him forget what to say for a while.

Looking at Xiao Ran again from head to toe, Erjin's zucchini-like face finally showed a smile, perhaps with some contempt.With a sneer, he said, "Okay, since the envoy Xiao Qin can say such a thing, it seems that the imperial court of your country is indeed sincere in resolving it peacefully this time. But I don't know how the envoy Xiao Qin intends to deal with this matter?"

Then he frowned, and said with a hesitant expression, "This... I don't know how to tell the consul."

"It's okay, just say it straight." Elgin was very happy. Since the Qing government had characterized the massacre of Chinese villages by British soldiers as a misunderstanding, it seemed that there was basically no problem with this matter.

"It's like this," Xiao Ran bowed in a gentlemanly way according to Western etiquette, and said, "In my personal opinion, the longer this kind of thing drags on, the worse it will be for the lives of the five hundred soldiers in your country. There is no guarantee. So I want to leave overnight tonight and rush to Jincheng in person. I must find a way to rescue the soldiers of your country. However, there is a saying in China that it is difficult to commit public anger. After all, many ordinary people have been agitated this time Wake up, it is impossible for the imperial court to kill all the people in Jincheng, right? In addition, if these people make a fuss, the news may spread all the way to Henan and Hubei. If the people there make a fuss again and embarrass your army The matter will not end well. So in my opinion, the best way right now is to calm down. If you keep your country's army in China, there is no guarantee that it will not cause other disasters. In my opinion, it is better to Temporarily withdraw your country's troops from China. In this way, the anger of the people will be relieved, and the soldiers of your country will be saved. Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds? But I don't know what you want, Mr. Consul?"

"Withdraw troops?" Erjin's old face immediately sank.It should be said that Xiao Ran's words were not unreasonable, but agreeing to withdraw the troops was invisibly equivalent to making a certain degree of compromise with the Qing government.Damage to the honor of the British Empire, of course, can not agree.With a sneer, Elkin said, "You mean, the mighty Qing court is powerless to stop these common people from causing trouble? Hmph, don't we have to wait until the British Empire's strong ships and guns hit our heads? You Chinese talents Will you be obedient and obedient?"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense.Yi glanced at Xiao Ran, afraid that this little ancestor would inadvertently throw a knife, gun or something, and it would cause a big mess!After all, the British Consulate is no better than the Russians. If you say it will be slaughtered, it will be slaughtered. Ancestor, calm down.Be calm!

Fortunately, Xiao Ran didn't do anything else this time, with a calm expression on his face, he took a step forward, leaned forward and said, "Master Consul, the gate of the Qing Dynasty is always open to your country. Your country's army traveled thousands of miles to China, That is also helping me to calm down the situation. It is too late to welcome. However, the railway built by your country in China starts from Changzhi, Shanxi in the north, and ends in Hankou, Hubei in the south. The total length is nearly [-] kilometers, across two inland rivers, on the territory of the Qing Dynasty , and only your country has such a right. This matter has now attracted strong dissatisfaction from France and the United States. I believe the consuls also know that consuls from many countries have approached the Prime Minister’s Office more than once. I hope they can intervene in the Changhan Railway , get a share of the pie. This is a sensitive period, if any other troubles arise, the interests of the British Empire will be affected!"

"This……"

These words of Xiao Ran moved Erjin's expression.The face of the British Empire cannot be lost, but the benefits are even more important.If weapons are raised here, all countries on the other side will come to join the Changhan Railway.That may be worth the candle.Seeing that he was hesitant, Xiao Ran took a step closer, and said in a low voice: "There is a saying in China that everything is more important than power. Your country's troops are withdrawn. That's just a show, and you can wait until the turmoil subsides." , it will not be too late to send another army. Your Excellency, what do you think?"

Erjin was overjoyed, he didn't expect this eunuch imperial envoy to be so considerate, and he was very helpful for a while, and said repeatedly: "Okay, okay! It's rare that you can make such a good suggestion. It seems that the Empress Dowager Ci'an chose you to be the full authority this time." The imperial envoy, you really found the right person!"

It's a matter of course for Xiao Ran to say this, the wicked will be punished by the wicked, you just wait for bad luck when you meet me.This little ancestor Yi has really changed his personality, could it be that God opened his eyes?

After leaving the consulate, Xiao Ran first called for Sheng Zuo and Luo Erto, explained in detail, and ordered them to go back separately to prepare.Then they took Lin Qing'er, Nayan Ziqing, and Duan Xingnian's No. [-] Squadron with them, and rushed towards Jincheng overnight.The Eight Banners Army of Yifang marched to Wulipo to control the development of the situation. At the same time, they ordered the Qing army along the Changhan line to escort the British army to gather in the direction of Kaifeng Prefecture in Henan Province.

Xiao Ran and his entourage worked fast and arrived at Wulipo within ten days.At that time, the Shanxi Eight Banners Army had already arrived, dispersed the people, and disarmed the Green Battalion troops who besieged the foreign devils.

The heavy shackles were shown to the public, and they were ready to go to the capital to discuss the crime immediately.

Those [-] British devils escaped by luck, and became arrogant again, brutal and brutal, even the Eight Banners soldiers were ignored, they beat and cursed, and plundered money and silk wantonly.The soldiers of each battalion, from the general to the subordinate, complained a lot.Fortunately, Xiao Ran came in time, otherwise, if the words were not kept in place, trouble would arise.Xiao Ran showed Erjin's autographed statement, took the five hundred foreign devils with him, and turned to Kaifeng.

It was already mid-April at this time, and when we arrived in Kaifeng, we gathered a brigade of British devils and transferred from Shandong to Tianjin, and it was already early May.The foreign devils warship had already been moored at Dagukou, waiting for pick-up. Erjin was finally worried, so he rushed to Tianjin specially, waiting to see his team board the ship with his own eyes.The British fleet is a well-deserved maritime supremacy, as long as they board the warship, the two thousand soldiers can be considered to be truly out of danger.

Before boarding the boat, Xiao Ran specially prepared a sumptuous banquet and organized a grand farewell ceremony for the two thousand foreign devils.At three o'clock that night, the foreign devils were full of food and drink, boarded the warship, and sailed out of the harbor in the misty night.The stone in Erjin's heart finally fell to the ground, he couldn't help but praise Xiao Ran repeatedly, and returned to Beijing.

But Elgin never imagined in his dreams that at the same time as the warship departed from the port, there were also several huge spheres in Da'anji, thirty miles to the southeast, rising into the sky under the darkness of night, and quickly drifting eastward.

It was a calm seaside night in May.A crescent moon rises from the sky, and the faint moonlight quietly sprinkles on the sea, reflecting the sparkling waves.The motor makes a low and even sound, drives the propeller, and pushes the hydrogen balloon forward briskly.In the hanging basket, Sheng Zuo led the brothers with a tense and excited expression on his face.

Over the past month, they have been secretly practicing the control and flight of hydrogen balloons, and this is not the first time they have taken off into the sky.What really made them nervous was the chubby subway guys beside them.Except for one-third of the high-explosive aerial bombs, the rest are all mustard gas bombs.Today, it was the first time they used this terrifying sword from hell to kill the head of the enemy!

After flying for about an hour, four light spots on the sea surface finally appeared in the field of vision.It was a warship of the British foreign devils.Sheng Zuo whistled, and all the brothers immediately put on chemical protective suits and gas masks.The critical moment finally came. Sheng Zuo's balloon took the lead in turning the rudder, increased its horsepower, drew a beautiful arc in the air, and flew towards the British ship.The next nine balloons followed closely behind.

Night, still quiet.The four British warships separated from the waves and sailed leisurely in front of the sea, completely unaware of the imminent disaster.In fact, the British ships at that time dominated the sea for many years. Since the British defeated Spain in 1588, they became a well-deserved sea fortress. empire.For the British, sleeping in their own warships is far safer than anywhere in the world.

Of these four warships, one is the battleship Branham, with 74 guns, a displacement of 1746 tons, and a capacity of 436 people. It is equipped with three armed decks and is a three-masted galleon; Ton or so, only one floor moo/.Among the fast warships, the Brownie carried 1000 guns, and the Conway carried 44 guns; the other was the Rahamani, which was a converted iron-clad transport ship.

These notorious warships once brought lingering nightmares to Chinese compatriots during the Opium War.Among them, the Branham and the Browne, from the initial landing in Guangzhou to the Dagukou Fort in Tianjin, can find their sinister shadows.Relying on their powerful firepower, they have knocked on the door of China again and again, and now, they are showing off their power and domineering in the coastal waters of China without any scruples!

Today, however, their end is coming! ...

At that time, although steam engine ships had been built in the world, they were not stable enough to sail on rough seas, and the space occupied by steam engines and coal bunkers was too large, especially the huge wheel paddles, which not only occupied space, but also had a large target. Very easy to break.Therefore, the power of warships at sea at that time was still dominated by sails and manpower.

The night was eerily quiet as there was no sound of motors.The sailors are enjoying the sea breeze, drinking and having fun on deck.Suddenly, a humming and low roar of a motor came from the sky. "Hey, that's..."

The sound from the air was a swarm of bees vibrating their wings rapidly. It sounded indescribably weird at night.

Hum~,~...

The sailors didn't realize the danger at all. Instead, they rushed to the deck and looked up curiously.The watchman climbed onto the mast nimbly and took a closer look, but the direction of the sound was away from the moonlight, and he could only see a vague black shadow, floating briskly across the dark sky like a cloud.

"Hey, maybe a flock of birds!"

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The watchman waved his hand down, and shouted in a nonchalant tone.But soon he discovered that this guess was a bit absurd, because the huge "bird flocks" flew overhead and began to hover.

"Huh? Strange..."

The watchman was still muttering to himself, and the sailors below couldn't wait any longer, and fired their guns into the sky.But muzzle-loading muskets with a range of 200-300 are of no use to this strange flock of birds.

"***, now it's my turn!"