As soon as Li Hongzhang arrived in Nanjing, two unexpected guests visited him.

Liu Mingchuan and Wu Changqing bowed to Li Hongzhang together, crying with joy. They were looking forward to the stars and the moon, and Li Hongzhang finally came back from abroad.

Li Hongzhang was very happy from the bottom of his heart. When he was dozing off, someone sent a pillow. Could it be that this is God's will! He hurried forward and asked, "Why are you two here? Haven't you led your troops to fight?"

Wu Changqing replied: "Sir, since you went abroad for inspection, I and the Three Provinces of the Three Kingdoms have been training troops in Anhui and have no chance to fight. We received the edict seven days ago, so we led our troops to Nanjing to obey the order."

Li Hongzhang pondered. Seven days ago, it was the day he set foot on Shanghai. How could the emperor summon Wu Changqing and Liu Mingchuan to Nanjing, and the army was with him? Did the emperor have guessed that I wanted to handle military affairs? Or was it just a coincidence?

Liu Mingchuan shouted: "We have been so suffocated in the past two years. Seeing others killing enemies and making meritorious contributions, we are training troops in the rear. It feels really bad. I am willing to follow the adults to serve."

Wu Changqing also said: "Yes! Two years ago, Chen Yucheng was just a division commander. Now he is a marshal who commands 100,000 troops. Isn't it just because he has won several battles? With an adult here, how can he be strong?"

Li Hongzhang welcomed Wu Changqing and Liu Mingchuan into the mansion. After a few people sat down, he said straight to the point: "I'm not hiding it from you, I do intend to join the military. Since you have two help, Shaoquan is reluctant to ask for it, I will come to the palace to meet you later.

Emperor, I hope the emperor can grant it.”

Liu Mingchuan was so happy that he couldn't stop talking about the battle. He stood up and said, "That's great! I'll tell you. Xiaoxuan and I have been discussing the battle situation in the north. Now the main force of the Qing army is besieged in a province of Hebei. Most of them are

They are all Manchu and Mongolian cavalry, and the surname is strong. I think these three armies must be step by step and slowly advance towards Yanjing. However, the General Staff recently urged the frontline generals to find the main force of the Qing army to fight. The bystanders Qing, and Xiaoxuan, both of me and Xiaoxuan, thought this was

Adventure!”

Although Li Hongzhang has been studying the Northern Expedition these days, after all, he did not have the thorough understanding of Liu Mingchuan and Wu Changqing. Seeing that they were very well-informed, he was overjoyed and hurriedly asked: "If you have any suggestions from Shengsan, I have just come back from abroad and am on the front line.

The war is limited."

Liu Mingchuan said cautiously: "The Qing army deployed its main force in the Cangzhou area to calmly prevent it. Whether it is Chen Yucheng, Li Xiucheng, and Luo Dagang will attack Yanjing near Cangzhou. Compared with Cangzhou, Tianjin's coastal defense is much looser.

An army landed from Dagu, Tianjin, and unexpectedly captured Tianjin and besieged Yanjing. Then the Qing army on the front line would inevitably have a great morale. Lord! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Li Hongzhang thought carefully and sighed: "This plan is too dangerous. It is not said that the Qing army had naval troops stationed in the Weihaiwei area. Even the Dagu Fortress should not be underestimated. There will be heavy casualties under the strong attack."

Wu Changqing smiled and said, "Don't worry, sir, I and the San San have sent people to sneak into the Dagu Fort. According to the news from the spies, most of the artillery there were built during the Kangxi period. They were blowing wind and rain, and few people repaired and maintained.

.Half of the cannons can no longer be fired. Besides, the Dagu area has been peaceful for a long time and has not had any war for hundreds of years. The defenders have been guarding for many years and have long developed the habit of neglecting their duties. As long as I take advantage of the night to dock, I promise to be able to do so.

Take the Dagu Fort without blood."

Liu Mingchuan added: "I have been preparing for more than a year. Even boatmen who are familiar with the sea routes have recruited more than 30 people. These are veterans of the Qing army's sea transportation. They are familiar with the sea surface like land."

Li Hongzhang then opened his heart and said with relief: "With two help, I will definitely make contributions this time, and I will enter the palace now."

Fu Luanxiang smiled at Li Hongzhang with a hurry and said, "The emperor specifically ordered that if other ministers, let him wait for a while. If it is Li Shaoquan, let him meet directly. Lord Li, please follow me."

Li Hongzhang was calm on his face, and his heart was already in a state of uproar. When he thought of Liu Mingchuan and Wu Changqing, he seemed to understand something. Did his plans be as expected by the emperor?

"My minister Li Hongzhang pays homage to the emperor, wishing him a long life!"

Li Yunzhong looked at Li Hongzhang carefully before saying, "You are not etiquette, what do you think of this trip to Europe?"

Li Hongzhang replied: "I was frightened in my heart. I thought that in Europe, the barbarian land, would have lived a life without food, but I didn't expect that Europe was so prosperous and strong, and the city was like steel, everywhere.

You can see tall buildings, steel and cement, especially in the UK, where trains pass through the whole country without any obstacles.”

Seeing that he was speechless, Li Yunzhong asked, "Does Shaoquan have any worries?"

Li Hongzhang secretly said that his qi cultivation skills were not yet home, and replied respectfully: "I am afraid. I have just been a sea boat for a few months and I feel a little nervous."

Li Yunzhong did not expose it and continued to ask: "I promised that as long as you return to China, you will immediately improve your grade. I wonder where you want to serve?"

Li Hongzhang shivered all over and his mind was much clearer. He thought to himself that the emperor had guessed my plan. I will test it out. If it is true, you have to be a minister in the future!

Thinking of this, Li Hongzhang immediately continued: "I am willing to obey the emperor's instructions."

Li Yunzhong smiled and decided to hit him: "Li Hongzhang has no other plans when he followed my instructions? I remember that you were Zeng Guofan's aide! You don't want to get rid of your old career again!"

Li Hongzhang was clever and completely convinced him, and replied: "I am willing to join the army, please help me."

"Hahaha... OK!" Li Yunzhong said seriously: "Liu Mingchuan and Wu Changqing's small actions have already been reported to me. They have also visited you today. How about it? Do you think this plan is feasible?"

Li Hongzhang instantly remembered Lu Jianying's reminder, saying: The Han Dynasty had a team like the former Ming Jinyiwei, which not only spyed on enemy intelligence, but also monitored the sued officials. It seemed that this statement was true, otherwise how could the emperor know so clearly?

"I think this move is feasible!"

Li Yunzhong took out a stack of documents and handed them to Li Hongzhang, saying, "This is full of information from Tianjin. The Qing army commanded the generals above the general, and there are files to check. I also plan to establish the 14th Army, and you will be in charge of the commander.

The two division commanders are Liu Mingchuan and Wu Changqing. Other generals have marked on the documents. There are more than 20,000 people in the entire army and have been trained in the Xiaolingwei in Nanjing. Half a month later, the entire 14th Army gathered in Xiaguan, Nanjing.

The Navy is responsible for transporting it.”

Li Hongzhang roughly looked through the organization table of the 14th Army, and was surprised and happy. He had heard of all the generals above the battalion level and above, and they were from Anhui. It seemed that the emperor had prepared for it, so that he would be able to command with ease.

Hey! What's going on with Tang Liang? Turning to the last page, Li Hongzhang suddenly found a man named Tang Liang, with the words "Deputy Commander-in-Chief" marked behind him. He felt uncomfortable. Could it be that the emperor still believed it

I? This is a military supervisor!

Li Yunzhong looked at Li Hongzhang for a while and frowned. He immediately understood what he was thinking and added: "This Tang Liang is my guard leader and the chief instructor of the special forces. He has more than 200 soldiers under his command, all of whom have undergone special training and equipment.

It is also specially made and is at the top level in the world. With their help, I want to land and fight will be much smoother."

Li Hongzhang still didn't believe it, thinking: No matter how powerful a person is, he will not fly. If the cannon is bombarded, he will still be broken. It seems that this person is indeed a military supervisor and is carrying a secret mission. Tang Liang not only cannot offend him, but also

I have to find a way to make friends.

I also thought, what if Tang Liang relies on the relationship between the emperor and doesn’t take him as the leader seriously!

Li Hongzhang immediately tentatively said: "Thank you for your care, General Tang has also heard of it. General Tang must assist General Tang!"

Li Yunzhong said: "Tang Liang is not a person who knows how to advance and retreat. Don't worry, I have already told him not to interfere in the war and only be responsible for the two hundred special forces. You must remember that this battle has already suppressed the destiny of the Han Dynasty and can only win.

, cannot be defeated! Otherwise, you will have to wait for fifty years before you can make another northern expedition.”

Li Hongzhang blurted out: "Is it because of the European power?"

Li Yunzhong stood up, put his hands behind his back, and said as he walked, "No, right! Britain, France has declared war on Russia. This is a good opportunity. I have given death orders to the frontline generals and not defeated Yanjing to come and see me!

I hope the 14th Army is the last straw that overwhelms the camel. Do you understand?"
Chapter completed!