"A-Liang, are we going to fight again?" After Sun Yanping left, Shang Yuncai walked into the room.

She originally didn't want to come to Hainan Island this time, but Dong Liang insisted that she follow him.

In Dong Liang's memory, there are beautiful beaches here. How could he not have beautiful women around him?

He thought that after he and Shang Yun got married, he might not have time to take Shang Yun on a honeymoon. This opportunity to travel on public funds was very rare, so he treated it as a honeymoon trip for the two of them.

"Why do we call it a war again? It should be said that we have been fighting. Our guards are born to fight." Dong Liang said with a smile.

In his opinion, this is a matter of course. Isn't the duty of a soldier to fight?

"No, what I mean is that Annan is different from Luzon. Luzon is occupied by the Spanish and does not have its own country, but Annan is independent, and according to you, it is a country within the Chinese cultural system. Why

If you don't let him join the Chinese clan directly, the worst thing you can do is keep the title of their king."

Shang Yun meant to let Annan follow the example of Ryukyu and directly join the Chinese.

But Dong Liang shook his head: "Ayun, you don't understand. Annan is different from Ryukyu. Although the Annan people also have a Chinese cultural system, they claim to be orthodox and have always been ambitious. Their king claims to be emperor. You know that as China

As a vassal state, they do not have the right to proclaim themselves emperor. It is impossible for such an ambitious country to take the initiative to join our Chinese nation."

Dong Liang hasn't finished speaking yet, and the above is actually not the main reason: "Furthermore, the country of Annan is very rebellious. It was ruled by the Central Plains for most of its history, but they have been trying to separate. Such a country is the only

The best way is to completely destroy the country and then change its population structure."

There are still some problems that Dong Liang did not mention, that is, Annan also tried to build some new ethnic groups, and they designated the main ethnic group as the Jing ethnic group.

There are already some nationalistic tendencies.

This period is the embryonic stage of nationalism. After this period, the world map of later generations will be established.

By then, no country will be able to rule the world.

"We will go back to Fuzhou tomorrow." Dong Liang suddenly changed the topic.

"So fast?" Shang Yun didn't react.

Dong Liang touched her small nose and said: "What's wrong, haven't you had enough fun? How about we go to Yazhou in the south to play? I heard that the beach there is more beautiful, white sand beach, have you seen it? Still

There are coral reefs. I will take you to go diving and gallop on the beach. There is a stone there, which is said to be the ends of the earth..."

Shang Yun's pretty face turned red, remembering that Dong Liang was wearing a pair of underpants on the beach, and he also took out a set of small underwear for her to wear outside...

Five days later, Dong Liang's fleet returned to Fuzhou Pier, and Chinese officials came to the pier to greet them. This was considered a triumphant return.

However, Dong Liang refused to organize a welcoming ceremony for the people because none of the soldiers who went on the expedition with him came back.

Victory belongs to all Chinese people.

Dong Liang wrote a congratulatory article and published it in the Chinese Daily.

In Fuzhou City, people are accustomed to reading newspapers every day. They get news from outside through newspapers. Even people who can't read will listen to others reading newspapers.

In almost every teahouse and restaurant, even at the breakfast stall, there will be people reading newspapers.

"The head of state is back and took Guangdong in two months. At this rate, the Chinese will be able to overthrow the Qing Dynasty within five years. How proud is it to be a Chinese citizen..."

"On the eighth day of the first lunar month, the head of state will marry the Princess of Ryukyu. It is a joy to congratulate us. Our head of state is finally getting married."

"Princess Joan of Arc is the reincarnation of a Bodhisattva and a famous doctor. She has saved many people with her own hands. The head of state and her are truly a perfect match."

"Isn't that right? My mother-in-law had a difficult childbirth, and it was Princess Joan of Arc who saved her. They cut my mother-in-law's belly and saved the two boys. In the end, my mother-in-law also survived. It's really amazing. The stomach of a human being was cut open.

He is still alive. If he is not a living Bodhisattva, how can he do this?"

"You all don't know that the head of state's attack on Guangdong this time actually rescued Guangdong from the British. The British occupied Guangzhou before the Chinese sent troops. Guess what, the Han governor Ye Mingchen refused to surrender to the British.

The true Tatar Baigui surrendered

Relying on the British, becoming a lackey of the British, and preparing to give away Guangdong and Guangxi to the British. You can see it is clearly written in this newspaper. There is also a surrender document written by Bai Gui to the British. It is really shameless.

Ah. This country must not be left to the Tatars..."

…

Fuzhou City is now the political center of the Chinese ethnic group, and its political atmosphere is quite strong.

The Chinese invested and built a large number of factories, universities, research institutes, and government agencies here, making Fuzhou City prosperous and lively in a short period of time.

Roads, sewers, and drainage ditches were built in the city, and factories and row houses were built outside the city. A large number of working people poured into Fuzhou, which also increased its popularity.

In the quarry, the prisoners undergoing labor reform were sweating profusely. Even in the cool Fuzhou winter, they were still shirtless.

Through labor, these people can get rid of their bad habits and start a new life.

The escort rarely kills prisoners because the construction of the Chinese requires a large number of prisoners.

Pieces of bluestone were transported to the city by oxcart and became the foundation of new houses and the stone slabs paved on the ground.

…

In the imperial study room of the Forbidden City, the young Emperor Xianfeng had a pale face and a pair of very obvious panda eyes, which was a typical sub-health state.

"When the Ministry of Internal Affairs arrests Bai Gui and his family, the Qing Dynasty will be completely disgraced by him."

Xianfeng held a Chinese newspaper in his hand and said to the Interior Minister Sushun.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do it now, but this pirate's newspaper may not be true..."

Sushun had a very close relationship with the emperor. As soon as Xianfeng came to the throne, he arranged for him to be by his side and entrusted him with some hidden matters.

"Yuting, please ask someone to identify the handwriting on this document. It should be correct. I still have Bai Gui's memorial here."

Bai Gui defected to the British, while Ye Mingchen fought to the death. What would people in the world think of this contrast?

After the Manchus entered the country, they have been shaping their own persona, that is, they are stronger than the Ming Dynasty and they can protect the country. But now this persona is collapsing step by step, and their status in the hearts of the Han people and officials is also changing.

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In Wuchang City, Zeng Guofan also held a newspaper in his hand.

"How could the imperial court be reduced to this? Bai Gui deserves to die. The imperial court surrendered our land of China to foreigners, but it needs pirates to recover it. What will the people of Guangdong Province think? In this way, the hearts of the people of Fujian and Guangdong belong to the pirates of the East China Sea.

"

Wang Shiduo stood behind Zeng Guofan. He was now Zeng Guofan's number one adviser and had just helped Zeng Guofan plan the Battle of Xiangtan.

The Hunan Army pursued the Taiping Army all the way to Wuchang and successfully recaptured this important town, allowing the Taiping Army to withdraw downstream.

If Wang Shiduo hadn't keenly discovered that the Taiping Army divided its troops and advanced rashly, allowing the Hunan Army to attack decisively, Zeng Guofan would not have been able to achieve such a great victory.

This battle undoubtedly provided the Hunan Army with sufficient political capital. The victory spread to the imperial court, and Xianfeng promised a large number of official positions.

Regarding Zeng Guofan's complaints, Wang Shiduo said: "Pirates are two cancers of the imperial court, and they must be cut off with a heavy knife. Zeng Shuai, his subordinates suggested that all the Taiping soldiers captured this time should be killed, and at the same time, people should be killed.

Capture the bandit accomplices in the city. This can also obtain military supplies for our army."

Zeng Guofan worked hard to raise military pay for the Hunan Army. In order to raise military pay, he even established a case trial bureau in Changsha to obtain military pay by trying cases.

How to get military pay for trying cases?

This is because you can convict people by trying a case, and you can confiscate their homes if you convict them. Those on trial are either officials or local gentry. Touching these people can gain the favor of the people without disturbing the foundation of the local area.

The Hunan army was composed of ordinary farmers. They raided the gentry's homes and the land they obtained could be distributed to their soldiers.

The Hunan Army's combat effectiveness was so strong because Zeng Guofan knew what these poor Sanxiang disciples really needed.

Every battalion of the Hunan Army is a brother from the same country. They help each other during wars and are very united.

Zeng Guofan not only gave them several times the military salary of the Green Camp, but also allowed them to loot the spoils after each battle. This made the Hunan army happy after hearing the battle.

In the just-completed Battle of Tianjia Town and Banbi Mountain, the Taiping Army suffered heavy losses. King Qin Rigang of Yan even burned the camp and retreated.

The forwards of the Hunan Navy are approaching Jiujiang.

"Well, let's leave this matter to Zhen'an." Zeng Guofan knew that Wang Shiduo was talented, but he was too ruthless and had no virtue at all.

It would be best to let Wang Shiduo do such dirty work. Hubei is not the basic base of the Hunan Army. If it is really disabled, it will be disabled.

Zeng Guofan knew that the imperial court would not let him stay in Hubei for too long.

"Zeng Shuai, there is one more thing. I feel that the army should not rush to attack Jiujiang. Jiujiang is very important to the Taiping Army. They will not give up so easily. Moreover, delaying the attack can allow us to stay in Hubei for a while."

Wang Shiduo's words seemed to encourage the bandits to respect themselves. After hearing this, Zeng Guofan frowned. At this time, Zeng Guofan was still loyal to the court.

"Zhen'an, the pirate bandits have invaded Ganzhou. I'm worried that they will merge with the bandits from the north and the south. When the pirates cooperate with the bandits, it will be difficult to fight in the whole south of the Yangtze River."

"Lao Chongguang's fight there is also very difficult. If Guangxi is lost, Hunan will be in danger, so we must relieve the siege of Jiangxi as soon as possible. Moreover, Jiangxi is rich, and our Hunan army can get a large amount of military pay in the past."

At this time, Zeng Guofan showed a look of concern for the country and the people.

Wang Shiduo shook his head and did not continue to persuade.
Chapter completed!