Xiaoyao, you dare to blackmail me. You Britain is now unable to take care of yourself. Don’t underestimate me! I am a super top student who has been in the third year of high school for four years. I still have a little hearing about the famous Crimean War in European history:

Britain, France, and Russia fought fiercely around Jerusalem, where Jesus’ tomb was located, and Jerusalem belonged to Ottoman Turkey. The four countries were intrigue and Russia once had the upper hand and signed a treaty with Ottoman Turkey, which clearly confirmed that Jerusalem was protected by Russia. Napoleon III of France did not have the courage of his uncle, but was not afraid of fighting with Russia, so he tried his best to instigate Britain and France to form an alliance with Russia to start a war with Russia, hoping to break up the "Four-National Agreement" and get rid of diplomatic disadvantages.

The vigorous Crimean War started, of course, Russia was defeated and Britain and France won, but the price was heavy. Nearly 20,000 British casualties, nearly 100,000 French casualties, and the Russian army suffered 250,000.

After the defeat, Russia suffered from domestic and foreign affairs, and the Tsar committed suicide in despair.

Britain paid huge military expenses, wasted money, and the navy suffered considerable casualties.

France's goal was to get rid of diplomatic isolation since the Napoleon era, but it also paid a heavy price.

"You Britain and Russia have a bad relationship. I heard that it was a big deal because of the Christian holy land! In fact, we big men also believe in God, so we are more concerned about this aspect, but the holy land is too far away from us, otherwise our big men will support your country." Li Yunzhong patted Bao Ling's shoulder and watched cold sweat dripping from his big nose, feeling very happy.

I just want to use the Crimean War in the past few years, you have no energy to take care of the Far East and unify China. By then, the situation is complete. You are acting on my own.

Bao Ling was in a complicated mood. The conflict between Britain and Russia on the issue of holy land was irreconcilable. Behind the dispute over the "holy land", there is a division of powerful countries such as Britain, France, and Russia for the "heritage" of the Ottoman Empire. Moreover, the country has long been prepared to start a war, and will never allow Russian power to expand into the Mediterranean.

But these are all secrets. How did the Chinese people thousands of miles away know all this? Damn Jack! This traitor must be him! He had been serving as a staff officer in the General Staff before coming to the Far East, and he must have leaked it to the Chinese.

Poor Jack once again took the blame for Li Yunzhong.

Bao Ling swallowed and said powerlessly: "I didn't expect that Your Highness is so concerned about the situation in Europe, but these seem to have nothing to do with what we are talking about!"

Looking at Bao Ling who was not confident, Li Yunzhong laughed "haha" and said with great momentum: "It doesn't matter. Dear Minister, you don't have to be nervous. I'm just talking about it..."

Bao Ling's eyes wandered, "I'm not nervous."

"You are not nervous, why are you sweating so much? Just wipe it." Li Yunzhong handed over the handkerchief.

Bao Ling subconsciously took the handkerchief, wiped the sweat from his face, and stopped awkwardly, returned the handkerchief to Li Yunzhong, and continued to ask: "I wonder what Your Highness thinks about the construction plan of the Suzhou-Nanjing Railway?"

Li Yunzhong nodded and said, "It can be built. I proposed this plan, but it is not suitable to start construction now!"

Bao Ling said anxiously: "Why? It is good for us to build the railway as soon as possible." He also wanted to make this happen as soon as possible, report it to the Prime Minister, and demonstrate his merits.

Seeing how Your Highness blackmailed you British guys, Li Yunzhong sighed: "Your Majesty, you don't know that our army is about to carry out a large-scale military operation, with limited financial resources, so we can only postpone the plan to build the railway."

Bao Ling was secretly happy, this was more in line with the interests of their foreign companies. If they had more money, they could take more rights and interests. They pretended to be very righteous and said: "The problem of silver can be solved. Our foreign companies in the British Empire can fully bear the payment for the construction of railways, but the railway delivery period can be extended for fifty years."

Be your dream of spring and autumn, fifty years! All three railways have been earned, "This is not good. I am not used to loans, and our army is now extremely short of cannons and muskets, so how can we get the money to build the railway?"

Seeing that Li Yunzhong's attitude gradually shifted from approval to denial, Bao Ling remembered the twenty cannons replaced by the navy last month and gritted his teeth and said, "I can give His Highness twenty cannons free of charge, and I hope His Highness can use the saved money to build the railway."

Li Yunzhong hesitated and pretended to be silenced: "This... our muskets are not enough. I want to use the money I saved to buy muskets."

"You don't want him to be too much, okay... I'll sell you another thousand muskets! But even the cannons are not given to you. You are borrowing money and you have to pay the remaining amount within three years." Bao Ling still surrendered, "You are satisfied now! When will the railway from Nanjing to Suzhou be started?"

Li Yunzhong thought about it and carefully calculated the period. The Nanzheng started the attack in February and could end in April. "I think it will be possible to survey this year in March and start construction in May. Mr. Bao Ling, what do you think?"

Bao Ling was completely relieved and rushed back to send someone back to China to report the good news. He said goodbye: "Since Your Highness agrees to start the survey, I will go back first. At that time, I hope Your Highness will attend the opening ceremony of the train from Shanghai to Suzhou."

"I know, February 1st! Wenhan has notified me in advance. I will go to Shanghai to inspect at that time." Li Yunzhong sent the bag to the door and said goodbye to each other.

Li Yunzhong walked into the inner courtyard and saw Su Sanniang sitting alone in the pavilion. He walked up curiously and carefully. Su Sanniang held her cheeks with one hand and played with a tea bowl with the other. She sat deeply and frowned. I felt pity for her, but it made people feel uncomfortable at first glance.

"What's wrong with Sanniang? Are you bored?" Li Yunzhong sat next to him and poured two cups of tea.

Su Sanniang stood up and put the teacup straight. When her husband saw her ugly appearance, she felt a little embarrassed and said with a blushing face: "I just feel so bored! I used to be busy with war and just wanted to be an ordinary person, but now..." After saying that, she felt a sense of grievance and wanted to cry.

Yes! Sanniang is stuck in the palace all day long, with only Xuan Jiao and Yuexiang accompanying her. She is often busy with state affairs and has no time to accompany her. Of course, she will be bored after a long time. Li Yunzhong said guiltily: "I swore to let you be the happiest woman in the world, but I didn't expect that not only did it not make you happy, but instead... let you become a canary in a cage."

Blinking a pair of eyes that seemed to be happy but not happy, Su Sanniang smiled and said, "My husband has fulfilled his promise. When I married you, I was the happiest woman. Taking care of my husband and children is the happiest thing for a woman."

Li Yunzhong, who was moved, hugged Su Sanniang in his arms, was quite touched. Su Sanniang abandoned the army for him and was willing to marry into the royal palace. Every time she learned some embroidery with some women, read and write, which was very different from the straightforward appearance of the past when she wanted to say and do what she wanted to do.

"Sanniang, don't worry. When the Han Dynasty's Northern Expedition was successful and the Tartars were removed from power, I will have fun with you and accompany you every day. I will not let you be alone anymore." Li Yunzhong stroked his family's pretty face and promised.

Su Sanniang smiled with beautiful eyes, "I'm afraid you will have a lot of state affairs to be busy at that time, so how can you have time to accompany us? As long as you can have a meal with our sisters on time every day, we will be satisfied."

"After expelling the Tartars, my wish is done. I am willing to give up everything for you..."

Speaking of this, Li Yunzhong was confused. He had thought so before. As long as the corrupt regime of the Qing Dynasty was overthrown, China would naturally be able to have a prosperous country and strong people without experiencing the history of being bullied by the great powers. At that time, he would retire with his beloved woman and be a rich man with peace of mind and travel around the world.

He found that this period was the only opportunity for China to work hard to overcome the great powers. The situation in Crimea in Europe was tense and war would start next year. At that time, the Han Dynasty could use the great powers to bite each other and unify China in the years. But what happened? You should know that in the previous life, the great powers who had just ended the war launched the Second Opium War against China. Without him, Li Yunzhong, could the civil and military ministers of the court survive the suppression of the great powers?

"Husband, what's wrong with you? Actually, it's not difficult for you to do it. Xuan Jiao and Yuexiang are not the kind of women who are beautiful and miserable. They don't want your husband to abandon his half-life for us. I... I just want..." Su Sanniang said in the end, she was difficult to speak and became hesitant, her face flushed, she wanted to speak but was ashamed, and finally buried her head in Li Yunzhong's arms like an ostrich.

Li Yunzhong, who was secretly ashamed, was very happy and stared into Sanniang's eyes and said, "Sanniang, even if you want the moon in the sky... I forgot that I can't land on the moon yet, I will agree to you for the rest."

Su Sanniang said shyly: "I...we sisters just want...a child, so that we won't feel lonely."
Chapter completed!