Chapter 228 Joining the Crimean War
Fu Shanxiang came to Li Yunzhong, looked at his enchanted beloved man, excited, and said coquettishly: "Your Majesty, I have finished singing, should I sing it again?"
After being shaken twice, Li Yunzhong came to his senses, looked at Fu Shanxiang in shock, and asked, "Who taught you this song? Where is he now?"
This is obviously a popular song in later generations and one of Zhao Yali's favorite songs in previous lives. Even if she implements the new policy and innovates culture, no one will create the same song. Could it be that in addition to him, there are others who have traveled through time?
Fu Shanxiang frowned and turned around and said, "It turns out that the emperor doesn't like to listen to me singing, I forgot."
Seeing that Li Yunzhong looked quite anxious, Su Sanniang said to Fu Shanxiang: "Sister, don't be like a little girl, please answer the emperor's question quickly."
Fu Shanxiang pouted and said, "This song was learned from a newspaper. The name of the newspaper is "Shanghai Literature and Art Newspaper", which is full of poetry, songs and music, and tunes!"
Li Yunzhong thought about it carefully and confirmed that he had never written such a song. He asked: "Do you know who the author is? Where is he from? Is he still in Shanghai now?"
Fu Shanxiang said: "I have also inquired about this newspaper. This newspaper was run by a Mrs. Zhao. The gossip said that she had a unclear relationship with Shanghai Mayor Zhou Lichun."
Li Yunzhong murmured in a daze: "Mrs. Zhao...Mrs. Zhao...Is it Zhao Yali? No, it's impossible!"
Su Sanniang and others looked at Li Yunzhong with concern, not understanding what was wrong with him.
Fu Shanxiang came back to his senses, had a sudden inspiration, and immediately smiled: "Does the emperor want to meet this Mrs. Zhao? I have admired her for a long time. If the emperor plans to go to Shanghai, I have to take me with me."
Su Sanniang and Hong Xuanjiao looked at each other, nodding to each other, and said in unison: "I also want to go to Shanghai to see this Mrs. Zhao."
Xu Yuexiang jumped to Li Yunzhong and said, "Husband, I want to go too."
Li Yunzhong put away his memories and felt comfortable when he saw their expectant gazes. He smiled and said, "It's rare for a few ladies to ask for something to be husband at the same time. OK! I'll take you to Shanghai, but don't make a fuss."
Su Sanniang said: "When will the emperor go and how long will he stay in Shanghai?"
"Sanniang is indeed worthy of being the queen!" Li Yunzhong thought for a while and said, "Since all wives are happy, it will be temporarily set for one month, and the court meeting the day after tomorrow. I am also tired of Meng Xingxing and the two of them. Let's leave tomorrow. Go pack up quickly."
On June 4, 1854, Li Yunzhong started his trip to Shanghai with four wives, a secretary, and several ministers in the name of inspection.
When Li Yunzhong and his group arrived at the train station, Hong Renqi hurried over and reported: "Report to the emperor, Western minister Bao Ling, Buerblon and others to ask for a visit."
"Let them wait. Just say I have no time." The Crimean War broke out, and Li Yunzhong was no longer scrupulous to Britain and France. I heard that Britain had recruited more than 100,000 troops to participate in the war, so he had no energy to worry about the Far East. He did not take the opportunity to regain Hong Kong, which gave them great face.
Hong Renyi looked embarrassed and said hesitantly: "Bao Ling and they said there is something important to discuss. Will the emperor meet?"
Li Yunzhong stopped and turned around and asked, "What is the important thing?"
Hong Renqiu said: "It's about Russia, for details. I don't know either, but the British minister Bao Ling and French minister Boulbron looked very anxious. He kept urging me to me."
Li Yunzhong pointed to the train parked in front of him and said to Hong Renyi: "If they are sincere, they can get on the train. I will listen to them. If they are not sincere, let them go back and wait until I come back from Shanghai to meet them."
Hong Renqian smiled and said, "Western people value profit over righteousness, and they will definitely catch up."
"Dongdong...wu!" The train made an unpleasant sound, departing from Nanjing Railway Station, thinking about traveling south.
Li Yunzhong's face looked ugly, Bao Ling, Boulbron and others felt good, and they were savoring red wine while talking in a low voice.
After the train was driving at a constant speed, Bao Ling and Bulbron sat opposite Li Yunzhong and raised their glasses to congratulate: "Cheers for Your Majesty to capture Yanjing!"
Li Yunzhong had to give a reply and asked, "I wonder what important things are for the two gentlemen? I... ahem, I heard that you just came back from Shanghai."
Bao Ling is not used to this way of conversation. In Hong Kong, the Chinese are respectful to him, so they have no condescending attitude. They reluctantly smiled and said, "Your Majesty has won the victory in this war. I think the Han Dynasty is already the only legal political axe in China, and the Qing Dynasty has become a bandit, so you can only discuss this matter with Your Majesty."
Li Yunzhong shook the cup in his hand and smiled, "But about the Crimean War? I heard that you Russia has declared war on you two countries. This is a huge and resource-rich country. You must have a headache!"
Bao Ling heard Li Yunzhong's intention of gloating, and had a gloomy face and did not reply.
Burbron gave a lot of grievances, and then Li Yunzhong said: "You are right. We underestimated Russia's determination. Nikola actually wanted to fight a full-scale war, and mobilized millions of people to join the war. Although they won some victories, the final victory must belong to us."
Li Yun’s center is in the big joy, fight! Fight! Fight hard, it’s best to lose both sides. It seems that I have to make a big fuss for them. I remember that the Crimean War was defeated by Russia. Support them first, and then take advantage of the situation to rob them!
Li Yunzhong suppressed his excitement and pretended to be indifferent and asked, "I wonder what suggestions the two ministers have? Do you want to persuade China to join the war!"
Bao Ling smiled and replied: "Your Majesty is right. The Russian Empire randomly occupied land in the northeast of your country. This is the best opportunity for you to regain your lost land. As long as you join the coalition and declare war on Russia, we will admit that these lands belong to China. After the war, it will be included in the armistice treaty."
Li Yunzhong did not comment, and I wanted to occupy Siberia. Thinking of this, Li Yunzhong asked with a tentative surname: "During the Yuan Dynasty, the entire Siberian region belonged to China. This is the Chinese territory occupied by Russia. If Siberia is returned to China, I think I can join this war."
Bao Ling stayed in China for many years and was familiar with the history of the Yuan Dynasty. In Europe, the history of which was called the Yellow Peril. The whole Europe was trembling under the Mongol cavalry and thought to himself: According to your calculations, half of Europe belongs to China, so why should we join this war?
Boulbron was not stupid either, and replied: "No, Russia will not agree. If we do this, we France will have a mortal enemy with the Russian Empire, which is not in France's interests."
Bao Ling decided not to delay any more and said the domestic order: "China sent 100,000 troops to attack Moscow from Xinjiang provinces and regions, forcing Russia to surrender. After the war, Russia compensated China for all expenses and returned to the territory that occupied the Northeast. Your Majesty, this is our condition. What do you think?"
Li Yun immediately denied it in the center and cursed: The foreign devils were unhappy and asked the Han army to attack Moscow. Isn’t this going to die? Russia is also an industrial country. If the enemy invades, they can summon hundreds of thousands of people into an army at will. Britain and France do this clearly to let the Han country take their fire from the fire. No matter whether it fails or succeeds, it will be beneficial to them. If I agree, I will become the number one fool in the world.
Seeing that Li Yunzhong was not as happy as expected, Bullbron promised: "As long as China joins the war, everything is easy to say. As long as it is within our tolerance, you can raise it."
Li Yunzhong pondered that participating in the war has the benefits of participating in the war. Participating in the war can be active among European powers and improve its international status. Anyway, Russia will be defeated. At that time, only waving flags and shouting in the rear can share the fruits of victory. When Russia's defeat is decided, there is an excuse to attack Siberia and then involve Britain and France. If you refuse to participate in the war, you will of course be isolated, for fear that attacking Siberia, Britain and France will be obstructed.
Bao Ling said solemnly: "Your Majesty, European countries generally support the coalition forces. Russia is doomed to fail from the day it declared war. Your joining is just to make this day come early. Also, according to the information we have inquired, many Russian troops have entered the Northeast, nominally protecting the Qing Dynasty's rule in the Northeast. I think Your Majesty will not believe this excuse."
Chapter completed!