Chapter 149: Faction (Five)

While both sides were at odds, diplomats from China and Britain also frequently held negotiations. Diplomatic telegrams between Beijing and London were flying like snowflakes in the diplomats' offices, and the situation seemed to be on the verge of breaking out.

Liu Yun was not nervous. He knew that the deal would eventually come true. The British had their own natural and reasonable bottom line, and the same was true for China. As long as the leaders of both sides were rational, a full-scale war between China and the UK would not break out immediately.

—Probably it just won’t explode immediately.

"Tell me, how are you talking to the British?" Liu Yun said nodded to Foreign Minister Mo Ning.

"It roughly explored the bottom line of the British, and it seems that it is to exchange Brubak (Bhutan) and Tsemeng Xiong (Sikkim)."

"How to change?"

"China and Britain jointly ensure the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Gurkha, and China recognizes Brubak and Zhemengxiong as national states under the rule of the British and Indian governors."

Liu Yun frowned: "It means to turn Bhutan and Sikkim from a protector to a colony, which is so beautiful."

"From all aspects of the situation, this is the last bottom line for the UK. If you can't even do such an exchange, not only will the damaged interests be compensated, but the face of the world's most powerful country will be lost. The UK

We will have to fight. What's more, the war in Britain is about to break out, and India is the core of the British Empire's global colonial interests."

Liu Yunchen sang for a moment, then turned to his confidant general, Secretary of Defense Hook: "What's the situation over the Navy?"

Hook shook his head helplessly: "The Navy generally believes that now is far from the time to challenge the world's number one naval power, and it is not worth paying too much for a place like Gurkha that lacks practical strategic significance."]

"Lack of practical strategic significance?" Liu Yun was a little unhappy, implying that those short-sighted guys in the Navy dared to doubt the strategic rationality of His Majesty the Emperor sent troops to Gurkha. It was really abominable.

"The navy's idea is out of offensive 'sex' thinking. Gurkha is a bridgehead for defense and it is too forced to act as a base for offense. The geographical situation in Tibet determines that we cannot be in that direction

Large-scale military use.”

Liu Yun finally thought of asking for the Prime Minister’s opinion: “Zhang Zhigao, tell me what you think.”

Zhang Zhigao said calmly: "I think that now is not a time for indulgence, greed for a moment of small profits and missed the long-term plan. At the beginning of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, we were taken the lead by the relatively weak Japanese army because of our excessive pride and arrogance.

During the Russian War, we didn’t take each other seriously, and often unconsciously applied the reality to the history we know, which caused many problems."

"In fact, the world reacts to each other. If our country's strength increases, our opponents' vigilance and defense against our country will increase. If our country's strength is strong enough to quickly conquer a certain place, the other party must plan corresponding countermeasures to restrict our country.

The great powers that can be called great powers in contemporary times have never waited for their opponents to gradually become stronger and were indifferent to be beaten, and the same was true for Britain."

"The international situation is not good for me now, and the empire has just experienced a great war, coup and dynasty change, it is the time to clean up the internal affairs, recuperate and develop the economy, and repair diplomacy in the whole country. It is indeed not worth it for a small country in the border area.

And fighting to the death with the world's largest power. What's more, Bhutan, Sikkim was originally in the hands of the British. Our country changed from recognizing it as a British protector to recognizing it as a British colony. It was just a verbal matter, but Guerr

It is indeed separated from the protection of Britain because of our country's interference. Guerre revealed that the king was favored by our country and took a pro-China position. If we make a contract on the bottom line of Britain, we will actually give Britain a face, but we will

Get real profits.”

Liu Yun touched his hands and said, "I am worthy of being the Prime Minister. I have said it to the point. Okay, I am not stubborn. If I can't bear it, I will make a big plan. Just make a contract according to that condition."

After the discussion of Gurkha was completed, the three ministers had no intention of leaving. They watched each other for a while, but Zhang Zhigao carefully spoke first: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing..."

"Say something if you have something to do."

"I don't know if the emperor has considered the matter of establishing the crown prince..."

Liu Yun raised his eyebrows and shook his head and smiled, "You all hope that I will die soon."

Zhang Zhigao was not panicked: "This is not the case, it is mainly for the sake of consolidating the royal family. I hope there will be a reassuring inheritance order. The crown prince can also use the emperor to travel to the country, visit other countries, and strengthen the empire internally.

Cohesion, establish an open-minded image of the empire outside, and gradually eliminate the influence left by the former royal family at home and abroad."

"In this way, it's not enough not to establish a crown prince. Then you guys tell me who is more appropriate to establish a crown prince. According to the imperial constitution, you all have a chance."

It turned out that according to the imperial constitution, the emperor could choose less than three candidates for crown princes, and the Congress voted. Liu Yun was chosen by the former Emperor Guangxing as the candidate for crown prince and voted by the Congress to ascend the throne.

In fact, the so-called internal meaning of the Chinese Empire is nominally summarizing all the unified orthodox dynasties in history. The main purpose is that all dynasties have been historical heritage of the Chinese Empire. Huangdi is the founding god of the country, and after that, all the unified orthodox dynasties are unified.

The emperors all worshiped the Taimiao, taking the entire history of Chinese civilization as the history of the empire, without sticking to the distinction between one surname and one dynasty - but those Manchu royal families who were already in the underworld would probably not agree with this view.

"All three of us believe that Princess Yuehua should be appointed as the crown prince."

This was said to the heart. Liu Yun couldn't help but feel overjoyed, but his face still seemed to be indifferent: "It's weird, you all think so? They all want a queen so much?"

"According to our understanding, only Princess Yuehua is the most suitable to be the crown prince at present. Not to mention the emperor's feelings for her, first of all, the princess comes from our time and space, and can keep up with the thinking of comrades, at least without any obstacles to communication; secondly, the princess is a time-consuming and time-consuming person.

After the princess came here, she read a lot of books, studied hard and asked questions, visited the people, interacted with each other, was approachable, sympathized with her feelings, and was wise and heart-willed, and was a kingly demeanor; again, the princess was of the right age, was beautiful, and was both civil and military.

, is the spokesperson for the ideal image of the royal family and the empire outside. It can not only soften the sentiment of the domestic opposition, but also improve our country's belligerent image in the eyes of Westerners since the Asian-Russian War..."

Liu Yun still had to resist stubbornly: "You guys, you all told her that she has gone to heaven. I don't think she is that good."

Zhang Zhigao added another weight: "This is not only the idea of ​​the three of us, but also the meaning of most comrades. Please consider it carefully."

"It is a big deal to become a crown prince, so it is not easy to make a decision. Besides, my test for her is not over yet. Take your time, don't worry, if you have nothing to do, you can go back first."

When talking about Princess Yuehua Liu Qianhua, Liu Yun even forgot about the emperor's claim to be "I" and called me directly.

The three ministers had just surrendered, and a female official came here to report that it was the widow of the late Viscount Zhu Tao's wife, who asked for a visit.

Liu Yun didn't want to see that person. For him, that woman was a weed that he deserved to be cut off but had never taken action due to his little compassion. He still cannot, or he has no intention to confirm that the decision at that time was

Right or wrong.

"What did she do?"

The female official replied: "Here to pick up her two children, saying that she had been favored by the emperor for a long time. Before leaving, she would offer gifts to the emperor."

"Forget it, then let's order her to wait for her in Shufangzhai, Imperial Garden."

Forget it, it's okay to see it at first sight. Anyway, that woman has just been a harmless little weed so far, and she is about to disappear from far under her nose.

When Liu Yun and Empress arrived at Shufangzhai, Mrs. Zhu had been waiting for a long time. Just as Ruyi was about to kneel down, she was helped up by the Queen: "My good sister, how can I do it? Don't kneel down, sit down quickly."

Liu Yun sighed in his heart: No, the good queen, I am very contaminated by my civilian thoughts.

Everyone sat down one after another, and Liu Ping and Zhu Tao reluctantly sat on the side of their family.

Mrs. Zhu exchanged a few greetings with the queen and said she wanted to offer a gift: "My wife's mother's family brought a purple gold carved eight-scenery clock from Jiangning. It was very interesting. I said it was specially presented to the emperor to thank the emperor for thanking the emperor.

The kindness of the whole family of the ministers and wives over the years..."

While talking, four eunuchs had already been carrying a chariot wrapped in red cloth to the front of the hall, and placed the object in the center of the hall.

Mrs. Zhu said, "I laughed at you", and got up and took off the red cloth. It was indeed a purple-light and gold-colored, exquisitely carved peerless treasure. The clock face was marked with twelve heavenly stems inlaid with gems, and the clock top

There are small silver carvings of the twelve zodiac signs on the spiral plate, and the bell body is carved into Chinese-style temples and buildings, and doors and windows seem to be able to open and close.

"The so-called eight scenes are hidden in these doors and windows. Usually, a scene will appear until the set moment. However, as long as you press this switch, the eight scenes can operate at the same time..."

Mrs. Zhu said, she was about to press the clock to rotate the mechanism in the middle of the platform. Her fingers were still about inch from the mechanism that decorated the Huabiao. Suddenly, Liu Yun shouted "Slow down" behind her back, and Mrs. Zhu's hand stopped as time was still.

Frozen in mid-air awkwardly.

Liu Yun didn't look back, his face was like a clay sculpture: "Wu Haisong, what do you want to do?"

A front guard with a face cast like steel and body as iron slowly appeared in the shadow behind the emperor. He walked around the emperor a few steps and knelt on one knee and said, "Master, I have an idea to let Mrs. Zhu."

This gift brings more fun to everyone.”

"Is that true?" Liu Yun looked at Wu Haisong slightly and deliberately delayed his tone.

"I beg the emperor to give me a chance." Wu Haisong's eyes were so shiny that they were strangely shining.

"Okay, I'll give you a chance, but don't let everyone down."
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