I can't die

In the middle of the nineteenth century, the Tokugawa shogunate implemented a policy of "closing the country" in Japan just like the late Qing Dynasty, closing Japan's door to the world.Among foreigners, only Chinese and Dutch businessmen can engage in commercial activities in Nagasaki, the only open port, and citizens have no freedom of belief.

This is obviously impossible for the Western powers who regard the plundering of all resources and markets in the world as their top priority.So Japan has obviously become the sweet nest in the eyes of the great powers.This plunder of resources from Japan did not come to an end until Japan's Meiji Restoration was completely successful and Japan's national strength improved. However, the loss of resources that Japan has caused must be irreversible.

China's current situation is somewhat similar to that of Japan in the future. The loss of resources has already been caused. The only way to recover is to collude with the Western powers and join in the plundering of resources from other countries, and use the losses of other countries to make up for their own shortfalls. .

Bacharley stared blankly at the map that Zhao Liewen took out, and moved his fingers on his legs: "Your country is very sincere." Even the always greedy Pacharley had to admit that Qing Dynasty issued The conditions are very attractive.Prince Gong looked at the map and felt a little surprised.He felt that he knew a little about the current emperor, Zai Chun. Zai Chun had always been determined to be against foreigners, so this was considered a huge concession.

"Which country does the ruler of your country want to join forces with?"

asked Parker.

Zhao Liewen shook his head and chuckled: "Great Britain is an empire on which the sun never sets. With your country's help, why do you need others' help?"

"Where's America?" Bacharley asked again.

"Our emperor said that no one knows the situation in America better than your country?"

Bacharley nodded when he heard the words. Indeed, the civil strife in the United States has entered the climax. The Northern Army of the United States has occupied most of the cities in the country, and the Southern Army has been trapped in their capital "Richmond". It is estimated that In a few months, the complete victory of the Northern Army would be just around the corner. At this time, the Yankees would never take time off to take care of the affairs on the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

Hearing Zhao Liewen's answer, Bacharley leaned forward and leaned against the table: "The conditions are very exciting, but I have to report to the parliament." This kind of military affairs involving the military cannot be decided by a consular minister in Brazil. of.Satisfied with such an entrustment from Pacharley, Zhao Liewen exchanged a few words with Pacharley before leaving.

Prince Gong didn't say a word on the way back, obviously feeling a sense of inexplicable fear for what Zhao Liewen just said in the British consulate.Originally, when he was dismissed from the title of King of Discussion, besides being angry, he was still a little confident, because he felt that without him in the Qing Dynasty, military and state affairs would definitely be messed up. At that time, he still had to invite himself back to the Military Aircraft Office.

But now that Zaichun actually arranged for a new Tanhualang and set the tone with Pachari for sending troops to Ryukyu, he was inevitably disappointed and even worried that if Zaichun really gave up on himself like this, the Military Aircraft Department would not be able to return. Go back, just two words.

"Lord Zhao, the future is boundless." When Prince Gong returned to the prime minister's office, he couldn't help but say these words faintly, which made Zhao Liewen's heart beat twice more in his chest.

"Don't dare, I will rely on the support of the prince in the future. The emperor is still waiting for my return in the palace, so I will leave first." Zhao Liewen didn't dare to look at Prince Gong's expression, and decided that 36 tricks would be the best plan.At this point, Prince Gong said with a smirk: "So Mr. Zhao, let's go. Don't make the emperor wait too long."

Master Zhao?

Zhao Liewen's eyelids trembled, and he didn't say much at the moment, he hurriedly rode his horse and ran towards Xihua Gate.

Zhao Liewen rode his horse to the Xihua Gate, then dismounted, and his own guard went up to lead the horse to the stables in the imperial city.There are four gates in the Forbidden City, east, west, north, south, and only the Xihua Gate is allowed to do so, and the other gates are absolutely not allowed to allow officials to ride their horses here.Zhao Liewen got off his horse and went to report.Its own guards uploaded to the internal supervisor, and the internal supervisor notified the person who was asked to see.

When Zai Chun received the report from the internal supervisor, he had just walked out of Shang's study room.

"Tanhualang enters the palace, why not go to the imperial garden together?" Zai Chun said this to Zhang Zhidong.The imperial garden is considered the scope of the harem, and ordinary ministers and even princes and nobles are not allowed to set foot there unless the emperor personally summons it. Therefore, it is impossible for those concubines to encounter ministers and princes in the imperial garden on TV.

"The emperor's imperial decree, I dare not refuse." Zhang Zhidong knew that Zai Chun must have something to say to the two of them, so he quickly agreed.Then, the two of them and a group of court ladies and eunuchs walked to the imperial garden in a mighty manner.

The Imperial Garden is located on the central axis of the Forbidden City, behind the Kunning Palace. Because it connects the East and West Palaces, it is also divided into East, West and Middle Roads.The middle road is a courtyard with double eaves recording the roof and the Qin'an Hall with gold-plated vases as the main building.The buildings on the east and west roads are basically symmetrical. The buildings on the east road include Duixiu Mountain Yujing Pavilion, Lizao Hall, Fubi Pavilion, Wanchun Pavilion, and Jiangxue Pavilion; the buildings on the west road include Yanhui Pavilion, Weiyuzhai, Chengrui Pavilion, and Qianqiu Pavilion. Pavilion, Yangxingzhai, Sishen Temple, Jingting, Lutai and so on.

Zaichun loves to feed fish the most, so the Chengrui Pavilion is often visited in the imperial garden.

This event is the culmination of spring and the most beautiful time of the year in the imperial garden.In the garden, there are strange rocks, verdant trees, blooming flowers, endless singing of birds, ancient cypresses and vines, all of which are centuries-old relics, embellishing the garden with full of interest.The two of them walked to the Chengrui Pavilion, and the servants of the palace had already set up the table.On the table, there are fruits, snacks, tea, and fish food for the fish.

"Xiaoda (Zhang Zhidong's word), Tanhualang is here at this time, and the matter of food and grass should be fine." Zaichun estimated the incident in his heart, knowing that if the negotiation failed, Zhao Liewen would definitely not come back so soon , so I have some confidence in my heart.

Sure enough, Zhao Liewen came to the pavilion, and after meeting Zai Chun, he began to tell about the things in the embassy.Knowing that Bacharley accepted this, Zai Chun breathed a sigh of relief: "If it wasn't for the shortage of food and grass, with our current military strength in the Qing Dynasty, why should we compromise with the foreigners?"

Although the Qing Dynasty can't fight a big war now, it is still possible to capture a place like Ryukyu, which is not even as big as half a province. Moreover, most of the army is veterans who have seen blood, and the Anqing Nei Ordnance Institute has produced three more A warship, the military power can be regarded as the number one in Asia.

"It's just that I am a little puzzled. Why does the emperor attach so much importance to Japan, a small country?"

Small country?hehe. .If you know that the future generations will be this small country that almost destroyed the whole of China, then you will know that this country should be treated with caution.

"Prevention is the only way to eradicate it." Zai Chun's eyes were fierce, and he wanted to strangle them to death before Japan entered the capitalist society! !

The author has something to say: Hit the little devil~~~~