Chapter 263: Participating in the War in Advance
In the British Embassy, Bao Ling hurriedly found Wen Han who was studying the strength of the Han army and urged: "Mr. Wen Han, according to the latest information, His Majesty Li Yunzhong, the Emperor of Han, has decided to go south. I think he was deliberately avoiding us. You must act in advance and not miss this opportunity."
Wen Han stood up, picked up a few pieces of information on the table, and said with a serious expression: "I didn't expect that in just five years, the Han army had become so powerful. The three arsenals started construction at night, producing more than 800 new bead guns every day, and 25,000 guns a month. In this way, there are 300,000 guns in two years. The batch of Russian bead guns are likely to be sold to them by the Han army!"
Bao Ling was stunned, then he was shocked and angry, and finally he was left with fear. Because of his negligence, Russia has persevered to this day. What a great sin. If domestic politics knows, his future will be completely over.
Wen Han understood Bao Ling's mood, and he was also afraid. It was because he was sitting on the road to watch the Han country's strength and refused Bao Ling's decision to suppress the Han country several times. He always felt that the Han country would not develop so fast, and it would take at least a hundred years to catch up with Europe. However, now it seems that the Han army's equipment and number of people far exceeded that of the British local army, especially artillery. Intelligence shows that the Han army is equipping new troops every day, and new steel cannons are formed from the arsenal, with all kinds of calibers, which really makes people feel numb.
Bao Ling took the information, looked roughly, and said in surprise: "One million army! They don't have only four armies, less than half a million people, how can they become one million? Should they add those farmers?"
Wen Han waved his hands repeatedly: "Farmer? No! No! They have also been formally trained, but these million people are regular troops of the Han army. You don't know yet. The Hunan army gathered in Hunan has surrendered, Yunnan and Guizhou have also announced their surrender to the Han government. These troops have already exceeded one million in total. The Prime Minister still wants to send troops to the Han country. I think this method is behind and we have lost the best opportunity. To balance the situation in the Far East, we can only support Japan to restrain the Han country. Sir, your analysis is correct. Japan is our life-saving straw in the Far East, otherwise India will be in danger."
Bao Ling secretly said: Now I understand what it is. If I have just unified and become poor, what should I use to restrain the Han Dynasty?
Wen Han was glad that he had been transferred from the Far East and comforted Bao Ling, who was frowning, said: "The situation in the Far East, as the Prime Minister said, this place has lost control, and it is like a powder barrel. If we act rashly, that strong person may start a war at any time. This million well-equipped army is his confidence."
Bao Ling moved and said with a smile: "One million people! It's so great. We can ask the Han army to send 300,000 troops, 500,000 troops! Let them send 500,000 troops to attack Russia. What do you think?"
Wenhan nodded. If the Han army and the Russian army were allowed to fight each other, this would be a good idea.
Bao Ling urged: "Then it's better to put His Majesty the Emperor quickly. I heard that he is ready to set off for a southern tour. If we miss this opportunity, we will have to wait a few more months."
Wen Han agreed: "The Crimean War is urgent. Since we know the specific situation of the Han army, let's go now! I want to see how he missed me this time!"
Li Yunzhong was commanding the guards to pack up their things. There was no way. Su Sanniang, Xu Yuexiang and the others insisted on following him. Because of this reason, they delayed for a few more days.
"Report to the Emperor, the British Minister asks for a visit!"
Li Yunzhong slapped his head, but still didn't dodge. It seemed that he was going to fool people again.
"Xuan! Wait, let him wait in Nanshu."
Li Yunzhong decided to go to Nanshu to meet him, so as not to be advised by the censor again. Now, he is no longer as good as before, and he is the emperor, and he is no exception.
"Hey! This is not Mr. Wenhan, an old acquaintance!"
Li Yunzhong pretended to be unaware of it, slowly came to the imperial throne to sit down, and smiled and said, "I wonder what important things are there for the two jazz to come together? Is Russia already defeated?"
When Bao Ling saw Li Yunzhong, he felt angry and said loudly: "We also want to congratulate Your Majesty, you must have made a lot of money recently!"
Li Yunzhong knew that the transaction with Russia was exposed, and said with a haha: "Make money? The envoy is really good at joking. I am the king of a country, not a businessman, how can I make money?"
Wenhan stepped forward and said, "Dear Your Majesty, this war in Europe is unexpected. In the past few months, the Russian army retreated step by step, with no desire to fight, and countless surrenders. However, it has changed recently. Some Russian troops actually launched a slaughter. This is not normal. Moreover, the weapons they use are the same as ours, most of them are the continuous guns and the Minnis."
Li Yunzhong calmed down and decided not to admit his guilt. He slowly drank a sip of tea and said with a stern face: "This is all European affairs and has nothing to do with Asia, Sir Wenhan said very well. Do you think I am making a fool? Hahaha... It's really funny. After you lost the battle, you actually found me on your head. It's really a big deal."
Bao Ling and Wenhan don’t understand what Hua Tianxia’s comic means, and they also know that it is definitely not a good thing.
Bao Ling reluctantly smiled and said, "Dear Your Majesty, we don't mean this. The European battlefield is in a stalemate again. We hope that the Han army can launch an attack on the Eastern Front in advance and interrupt the Russian army's deployment. Our Allies took the opportunity to launch a key offensive on the Western Front, attacking both sides and defeating Russia in one fell swoop."
When Li Yunzhong heard that there was no such good thing in the world, he refused directly: "No, the Han army has not been reorganized yet, especially the cavalry. The number of people is too small. If you attack rashly, you will definitely suffer a defeat. You don't know that since our army gathered near Yanjing, the Russian army has successively transferred tens of thousands of troops from the western front. It is obvious that you have leaked the news and they have been prepared for our army."
Wen Han secretly said: This is the news we deliberately revealed. We wanted to weaken the strength of the Han army, but now it has become his excuse. He will lose all the rice if he steals chickens.
Bao Ling tried hard to make himself serious and solemn, pointing to the east and said, "Maybe Your Majesty doesn't know yet. Three reorganized fleets have been transferred to the local area, plus some warships from Nanyang and Hong Kong, with a total of 62 warships. Now they are stationed in Hokkaido, Japan. If Your Majesty agrees to launch an attack immediately, these warships will assist the Han Army until Russia surrenders."
Li Yunzhong was worried about the fortresses built by Russia. These fortresses were built along the river, along the river and along the coast to facilitate their transportation. With the cooperation of the Russian Navy, if the Han army wants to advance, the attack will definitely suffer a lot of losses. Unexpectedly, when someone is sleepy, someone will send a pillow, and sixty warships are enough to eliminate all fortresses.
"Are the sixty warships fighting Russia or the Han Dynasty? As far as I know, there are less than thirty warships left in the Far East. If you mobilize such a large number of troops, I'm afraid there is another intention! How do I believe this? If you fight back, can I sleep peacefully!"
Although Li Yunzhong was excited, he still did not forget to hit these arrogant gentlemen.
"No, no!" Wen Han waved his hand repeatedly and explained: "Your Majesty, you misunderstood. We have a good intention. We just want to end this war early. If you don't believe it, I will lead the fleet back to the local area immediately."
Wen Han secretly laughed at himself and finally gained confidence that the navy could not be built overnight. These local buns, with a few cannons on the ship, were warships for them. In fact, there were only six battleships, eight cruisers, and the others were gunboats that were about to be retired. These ships were not needed in Europe, third-rate countries.
Li Yunzhong shook his head. How could he miss this opportunity? He said solemnly: "I don't believe you. Since we are all Allied forces, if we doubt each other, how can we fight? Let's hand over the command of the fleet to us, and I will launch an attack in advance."
Fleet command! Wen Han was shocked. He really didn't expect Li Yunzhong to have such a big appetite. This is the only thing in British history. Will these trash buns fight sea wars? They won't drive the warships to land!
Seeing them in shock, Li Yunzhong repeated: "Not bad! It's the fleet command, so that I can feel at ease with the Russian army. If you don't agree, there is no way. I can't please you with the life of my own army."
Wen Han was hesitant, and this request was beyond his ability. Although the Prime Minister authorized him to command the fleet, he never disclosed the intention of handing over command.
Bao Ling asked: "How many troops can you send, Your Majesty?"
Wenhan added: "Because the Western Front War is stalemate, we urgently hope that there will be progress on the Eastern Front. You must organize a large army to attack from Xinjiang Province and cooperate with us in launching a winter offensive."
Li Yunzhong was savoring: "Then do you agree with my request?"
Wenhan made a helpless gesture and replied: "We have another request!"
"Say! As long as I can do it, I will definitely help."
Wen Han said solemnly: "The command of the fleet lies in you, but you cannot interfere with the captain's orders. That is to say, you just issue orders, and we will command the specific actions ourselves."
Li Yunzhong nodded. He had no hope of getting these things. He had a sudden inspiration and also expressed a condition: "I hope to send some seafarers to your warship to study."
Chapter completed!