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Yuan Zaichun’s plan for Ryukyu is to open the gates of Ryukyu in the same way as Britain did to the Qing Dynasty, completely establish the military and trade zone of the Qing Dynasty in Ryukyu, and then join Britain to carve up the domestic market of Ryukyu. The last step is to borrow The power of Britain penetrated into Japan.This is a three-step plan that cannot be accomplished overnight.

But now that Li Hongzhang heard Ding Ruchang's words, he couldn't help thinking about what Bacharley meant.If it is true that after the occupation of Ryukyu, in order to develop exports, Qing merchants must be sent to settle in, and the same must be true for Britain. Now that Bacharley is getting close to these rich men from Jiangsu and Zhejiang in the Qing Dynasty, it is not impossible to advance Let me know.

"We can't get ahead of this."

Li Hongzhang pondered for a long time, then suddenly said this sentence, and then said to Ding Ruchang: "It would be great if these businessmen could come to us by themselves."

Those who get together will never be cherished, and only those who are obtained through untold hardships will be valued. This is the bad root of human beings.

"It's not about Pacharley, let him talk about it. I think he will have the ability." Ding Ruchang was very confident, and immediately volunteered to discuss this matter with Pacharley.When Li Hongzhang saw Ding Ruchang's invitation, he readily agreed.

Besides, Pachari is also worried about the stubbornness of these Qing merchants. No matter how he insinuates, he just refuses to answer the question. When he receives Ding Ruchang's request for an interview, he is not very happy. It was the stumbling behind that made these Qing businessmen so unwilling to cooperate.

"Master Ding is here? How's the Ryukyu war going?" Bacharley lay on the grand master's chair and laughed, looking very rude.Ding Ruchang was displeased when he saw Pachari's attitude, but he couldn't get angry on his face, so he walked up to him and sat down in front of him: "I'm going to tell you about this. Settled in the main island of Ryukyu, I believe that we can start marching to the surrounding islands in a few days."

Indeed, because the Qing army occupied the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom, all the Japanese pirates have started to walk around the main island of Okinawa in the Ryukyu these days, which can be regarded as a military intimidation and played a positive role.

"So fast? Your country's military development is really rapid." Pacharley has heard about the military development of the Qing Dynasty for a long time, especially the British themselves had been held back by the hands of the Anqing, so this is why Parkcharley is not afraid of this. The reason why the Qing Dynasty was defeated in the first expedition.He calculated the current British food supply allocated by the East India Company, and he also had an account in his mind. He felt that this batch of transactions was still a good deal, at least the food supply was well under budget.

"The reason why I came to see you this time is for the opening of the Ryukyu country." The opening of the Ryukyu country's trading ports and the establishment of the Ryukyu country's maritime military base are the basis for the cooperation between the Qing Dynasty and the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is far away in Europe, even in Asia. The port has been opened, but in fact many commercial operations also need to come from local Asians, which is another reason why Bacharley agreed to cooperate with the Qing Dynasty.

Let Ding Ruchang continue to say: "Your country wants to develop maritime trade, and so does our country. It's just that many businessmen in our country are always a little afraid of the sea, and they are afraid that they may not be well aware of the value of wealth, so we would like to ask you to help persuade me .”

When Bacharley heard the words, a golden light flashed in his eyes. Hearing the word "trade", he couldn't help but feel that he should take a good look at this Qing official in front of him. Could it be that someone in this ancient empire wants to participate in the carve-up of the world together? Are you in a frenzy?

"Why don't you go by yourself? Your country should also know that I have talked a lot with them these days, but no businessman is willing to cooperate with me."

Ding Ruchang couldn't help curling his lips in his heart. These merchants of the Qing Dynasty were not idiots. How could they be willing to divide the already exploited Chinese market and give benefits to foreigners?

"But Ryukyu is different, isn't it? He is overseas. It is a place that we have never mastered."

Bacharley chuckled, seeing what Ding Ruchang was thinking: "Master Ding has a good idea, anyway, I'll try it." Anyway, when the time comes to occupy Ryukyu, the Qing Dynasty will still need to import manpower to Ryukyu. This can be regarded as a common interest, and Bacharley will not refuse it.

Seeing this, Ding Ruchang was satisfied, and after returning to Li Hongzhang's order, he summoned his entourage to greet the wealthy merchants in Jiangsu and Zhejiang in advance, so that these wealthy merchants would not know the importance.

Besides, the wealthy merchants in Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces got secretly contacted by Ding Ruchang, and because of the overseas market that Bacharley changed during the negotiation, they changed their usual rejection attitude and started selective contacts.In fact, they also know the huge profits that can be obtained from overseas trade, but they always feel that it is too disadvantageous to cooperate with foreigners, so even so, the negotiations are very anxious.

Bacharley was like this, although he felt that the attitude of the wealthy merchants in the Qing Dynasty was relaxed, he was still dissatisfied. In the last willful way, he couldn't help but made an incredible decision:

"Since you are not at ease, let's organize an overseas inspection of Ryukyu together!"

Li Hongzhang was also taken aback when this proposal came out!What is an overseas inspection?

Pachari felt that only by letting the traditional merchants of this ancient empire see the attractive benefits of the overseas market with their own children, could they be persuaded to cooperate in the development of Ryukyu.But Li Hongzhang didn't think so.Now these wealthy merchants who entertain in Jinling City are colluding with the forces in the imperial court behind their backs. If something happens to these merchants at sea, who will be responsible?

However, no matter how much Pacharley said, once this foreigner's attitude became tough, even Prince Gong would not be able to stop him. So far, Li Hongzhang could only send a memorial to the capital immediately, please Zai Chun to find a way.

When Zai Chun saw the memorial, he burst into laughter instantly, pointed to the memorial and said, "This Bacharley is really interesting! Since he wants to organize an investigation, the British are responsible for the safety, and Li Hongzhang can rest assured. Just say to the outside world, I dare not oppose foreigners in the Qing Dynasty, that's all I can do!"

Zai Chun's words were delivered to Li Hongzhang as they were, and Li Hongzhang couldn't help but twitched when he received Zai Chun's reply, and then he had to tell Bacharley exactly what he said.

When Bacharley heard that it was the meaning of the Qing emperor, he was very happy. He took a chicken feather and used it as a command arrow, and told all the businessmen in Jiangsu and Zhejiang that it was the meaning of the Qing emperor. Li Hongzhang asked for confirmation, and then beat them back one by one.

What else can I do?

The emperor has spoken, who dare not go?Furthermore, I haven't heard foreigners say that even the foreign army will be involved in this inspection, who would dare to put their head at the muzzle of a gun?