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Chapter 261 Changes in the World Situation

In the Nan Study Room, Li Yunzhong looked at Zhao Laoqi who was exhausted and immediately stood up and asked, "How is it? Is this trip to Russia still going smoothly?"

Thinking of the hardships along the way, Zhao Laoqi smiled and said, "Congratulations to the emperor, the Russian emperor has agreed to withdraw troops from the Northeast. Russia is no longer possible. There are mob uprisings everywhere in the country. Along the way, I have witnessed it with my own eyes, and thousands of people have been executed...

Li Yunzhong had known the end of the war for a long time, and was not surprised by the insurrection in Russia. He asked his most concerned question: "Have you sold all the goods you brought with me? As long as Russia persists in Crimea for several months or even years, the Han Dynasty can quickly become stronger."

Zhao Laoqi remembered Nicholas I and said slightly sarcastically: "The emperor doesn't know anything. The Russian emperor is very ambitious and talented, and he is arrogant and then respectful. When Weichen saw him, he clearly stated that he planned to commit suicide. After reading the list of goods brought by Weichen, he gave up this plan and also granted Weichen a title of marquis, asking Weichen to continue to transport arms and supplies to them."

Li Yunzhong nodded in praise and said excitedly: "How much did the five thousand consecutive bead guns you brought cost? Leave half of them as funds from the Intelligence Bureau. As for Russia, just hand them over to your subordinates."

"Yes, I respect my order." Zhao Laoqi didn't want to go there again. It was snowy and snow all the way. In some places, he had to walk on his legs. He lost half of his life when he encountered a rebel.

Li Yunzhong lowered his head and thought for a while, then looked up and said, "This time there are two tasks left to you. Alas, there are really no capable people around me. The few wastes you promoted are useless. You will only use force."

Zhao Laoqi was shocked and didn't know what was going on again. He bowed and said, "The emperor forgives the crime, and it is all the bad recommendations of the ministers."

Li Yunzhong waved his hand, slightly bored, and frowned, "The first thing I said first. Maybe you don't know yet. In the past year, several congregations have appeared in Shanghai, promoting the Western ** style, colluding with Britain and France, confusing the people, and their hearts are punished! I have sent three groups of people to investigate, all of whom have returned in vain. Not only has it caused a storm in the city, but the people of Shanghai have also developed sympathy for them and blatantly raised funds."

"|Bang!" Speaking of this, Li Yunzhong patted the imperial table heavily and said angrily: "It's so outrageous! The mayor of Shanghai has been removed from his post. You should take the post of Shanghai mayor first. Remember not to use force all the time. I don't want to hear the word "**" again. I don't want to be driven away as soon as I sat on the dragon throne."

Recalling the situation in Shanghai, Zhao Laoqi thought about it and replied: "Since the rebellion is so arrogant, it must have some support. It is certain that Britain and France participate in it. I am afraid that there will be remnants of the former Qing Dynasty and they will be in harmony with them. Shanghai may not be their base camp. However, there must be a leader of the rebellion in Hong Kong. Please rest assured. I will definitely kill them without leaving any armor here. I will pull them away. Even if I am in Hong Kong, I will go there in person."

"No, no!" Li Yunzhong waved his hand repeatedly and said solemnly: "You must not start a massacre. These rebels will only kill more and more. They must solve the problem from the root. If you find out their leaders, it is best to capture them alive. I want to meet them."

Zhao Laoqi was slightly stunned. When the emperor saw the rebellion, what was the situation? Is the emperor still planning to surrender to them?

"The emperor thought twice. As far as I know, these rioters are all stubborn people, and I'm afraid it's not easy to surrender."

Li Yunzhong glanced at Zhao Laoqi indifferently and replied, "Is that so? Do you really want to know what I should do?"

Zhao Laoqi trembled, burst into cold sweat, and immediately replied in panic: "I dare not, the emperor is wise, this move must have profound meanings, and it is beyond my ability to guess."

Li Yunzhong then smiled and said, "You do what I said. I believe that Britain should be unable to sit still recently. According to the report of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wen Han has come to Yanjing and must have come to negotiate the military dispatch. I plan to go out and avoid it and let them kill for a few more days."

Zhao Laoqi showed an admiration and complimented: "The emperor is wise. In the past year, we have been supporting Russia, so that they can persist on the battlefield until now. If the war on the battlefield is more than one more day, the national strength of Britain, France and Russia will be weakened by a little. When they are exhausted, it will be the time when the Han Dynasty sends troops."

Li Yunzhong said: "I didn't expect that when you go abroad, what you learned will increase. It's good. After completing the troubled party affairs, I will ask you to do something."

"Prince, please give me instructions. I will do my best to share my worries for you."

Li Yunzhong pointed to the east and smiled coldly: "Since young Japan is restless, the shogunate general Tokugawa has surrendered, and the anti-south faction has won. The Meiji child issued a series of new policies and sent more than 300 people to study in Yanjing, called "Send Han envoys, there are 200 soldiers in it, Humph! The wolf's ambition is obvious, and it is necessary to guard against others. You can immediately increase your penetration of Japan and collect all their intelligence."

Zhao Laoqi didn't agree with it. Forget about the chaos of the party, he agreed to destroy them, because the Han Dynasty started its business in this way, but Japan is a small place, and it is worth the emperor's mobilization of troops like this?

When Li Yunzhong saw Zhao Laoqi's expression, he knew what he was thinking. He scolded him angrily: "Don't underestimate Japan. They have full support from Britain, France, and the United States, and the population is also large. Moreover, unity and unity meets the basic conditions of a strong country. In less than ten years, they can catch up with the Han Dynasty. Therefore, I plan to send troops to teach them a lesson a few times in these ten years."

Since he was going to send troops, Zhao Laoqi did not dare to be negligent and replied: "I am accepting the order, please rest assured that if you don't need to send troops, you will be able to destroy Japan."

Listening to what Zhao Laoqi said, Li Yunzhong didn't take it seriously either.

On April 23, 1985, the Crimean War had no intention of stopping. Although the Allies had gained advantages on various battlefields, the Russian army had never collapsed. Recently, it even had the intention of counterattack. Britain and France planned to quickly defeat the Russian army to end the war and completely broke down. The Allies were eager to open up a new battlefield from the east.

In Yanjing, the British Embassy, ​​a simple carriage parked at the door. Wenhan quickly got out of the carriage and immediately signaled the guards to take him to see Sir Bao Ling.

Looking at the uninvited guest in front of him, Bao Ling looked surprised and immediately asked: "Dear Sir Wenhan, aren't you working in the local area? Why did you still go to the Far East?"

Wen Han thought of the tasks assigned by Prime Minister Henry in China and went straight to the point: "Dear Sir Bao Ling, this is the Prime Minister who sent me to carry out the tasks. This is the official document issued by Prime Minister. I hope I can cooperate."

Bao Ling was surprised and didn't understand what was happening in China. After reading the official documents, he immediately asked respectfully: "I don't know what the Prime Minister has to give? I think it must be a major event, otherwise Sir Wenhan would not have been allowed to take action."

Wenhan shrugged his shoulders and replied, "You are right. A big thing has indeed happened. Do you know that if the Prime Minister has been changed in China, the one above is no longer the Earl of Aladdin, but Lord Henry Parmes."

Bao Ling was shocked and looked carefully at the issuer of the official document. It turned out that he was not the former Earl of Aladdin.

"The UK has to change its prime minister every few years, and it's not worth making a fuss. You must have something else."

Wen Han finally smiled and praised: "Yes, in addition to informing you of this news, I have another more important thing. Do you know that the new Prime Minister plans to quickly end the Crimean War, of course, with a victory."

Bao Ling thought carefully before nodding and said frankly: "Of course, Parmes is a hardliner. It is reasonable and not surprising that he made this request."

Wen Han smiled bitterly: "But the front-line generals refused to execute this order. They believed that it was not a wise decision to launch an attack in the cold winter. Moreover, some elite Russian troops were equipped with a series of guns, and forcibly attacking would only suffer greater losses."

"Single-pearl spear! This is not a unique equipment of the Han army." Bao Ling was shocked and asked back: "What is the saying in China? Is the Han Dynasty already formed an alliance with Russia? It's not... impossible!"

Wen Han smiled bitterly: "As you said, we are worried about this. The Han army has studied a large number of advanced weapons in recent years, and even smokeless gunpowder was first developed by the Han Dynasty. If they stand on the Russian side, we will inevitably suffer heavy losses."

Bao Ling complained: "We shouldn't have contacted the Han army at the beginning. We should help the Qing Dynasty and let them eliminate these damn rebels. Now my work is very passive."

Wen Han smiled awkwardly and comforted: "Mr. Bao Ling, don't worry. The Prime Minister has decided to send troops to teach the Han country a lesson, including the annoying Lord Li Yunzhong."

Bao Ling exclaimed: "Send troops? No! No! Oh my God, this is a bad idea, that will only make Han Guo vote on the Russian side."

Wen Han made a misunderstanding, his face turned slightly red, and explained: "My troops were sent to the Crimean War, and of course he would join forces with France to intervene."

Bao Ling still thought that the big man had changed and became stronger day by day. Only then did he know when Russia lost. Waiting for one more day, he would have one point less chance of winning. Perhaps in a few years, if we don’t need to send troops, the big man would take the initiative to come to us.

Bao Ling was startled by his own guess and quickly gave up this dangerous idea and muttered to himself: The Far East is not safe. It seems that I have to change my position. My political dream cannot be cut off in this place.

Wen Han said in his own opinion: "Those guys from the Ministry of the Interior believe that in order to win the Crimean War quickly, the only way is to let the Han Kingdom launch an attack on the Eastern Front and force Russia to surrender."

Bao Lingwei said: "But there are still 8 months left before the original agreement. I think that smart Emperor will not agree."

"Yes!" Wen Han smiled and said, "I brought three reorganized fleets this time to assist the Han army in attacking Russia. I want to invite the emperor and ministers of the Han Dynasty to wait and see, and they will make the right decision."

Bao Ling said solemnly: "You are a threat, and it may backfire."
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