Chapter 37: Yingying is soft and soft

In the mid-to-late March days in Beijing, you can already see a trace of spring. From the tender green above the eaves of the courtyard, from the new branches of the weeping willows by the Shuiguan River, and the wind that no longer swells like a knife, it can make people feel that the spring of the 19th year of Guangxu has arrived.

The air in the capital also became warmer with the arrival of spring. Compared with the slow and dead appearance of the capital in the year before last year, it was far from the world.

Since the bus was written on the bus before last year and Tan Sitong was expelled, such a big thing happened in Nanyang. I have provided so much talk to the banner men in the capital! Now, the hottest people in the capital are the names of these two people. Those who do Western affairs and current affairs have also sold a lot of maps of Nanyang these days. Anyone who knows the words and writes, they want to figure out where this Sishui is. Even the unpopular books such as Sanbao eunuch voyage to the West have been sold.

A few days ago, people were worried about the fate of Lord Xu Yifan and Xu, and it was really good to say. During the temple period, some people went to the temple to burn incense and fulfill their wishes, and asked the Bodhisattva to bless Lord Xu, who dared to stand up with foreigners.

After the report came out at the court's residence, Xu Yifan was appointed as the imperial envoy to negotiate with the minister and was fully in charge of handling the Sishui cannon case! There were such comments in the streets and alleys: "The court opened its eyes this time!"

Xu Yifan suddenly became a star in the end of the Qing Dynasty.

Of course, there is also a discussion behind it: "My wood is outstanding in the forest, and she is independent in the world. If you are abnormal in affairs, you will be a monster. Let's see, what will happen to Lord Xu!"

In any case, Xu Yifan has become one of the anomalies of the Qing Dynasty. Now he is a third-rank official in the court, and the speed of promotion is really dizzy.

In the membership escort agency, there is also a small joy and sorrow about Xu Yifan.

Chen Luoshi and Chen De's father, Old Man Chen Hu, were sitting upright in the middle of his hut wearing a big hat with Hongying. Wang Wu, who was also sitting next to him, was kneeling on the ground, facing her father with a serious face. His little face was full of seriousness, and he looked as if he was being taught seriously. She was dressed neatly and looked like she was going to travel. The purple-flowered bag skin who was about to escape privately was placed aside, lowering her head and saying nothing.

Chen Hu coughed and glanced at Wang Wu. He cleared his throat and held his posture: "Daughter, although there are no three media and six recruits yet, we promised that you are Lord Xu's person, and he talks lies with red mouths and white teeth. There is still sky above his head! Now Lord Xu is fighting for our Qing Dynasty in Nanyang, and there is no one who can serve us around him. In the territory of foreign devils, who knows what grievances will be. If you have the intention to share the joys and sorrows with Lord Xu, can I still disagree with you? If you are not etiquette, no one can say that our Chen family is not. It is said that we are loyal to the country first and filial to our parents. Didn't Grandpa Yue do the same? When you go to Nanyang, I, the old Chen, still stand tall in the escort agency!"

When the person gets older, his mouth is a little broken. Chen Hu still sat upright and continued to look down, "When you go, the fifth master is to send off your parents' marriage. When you enter the Xu family, you are a member of the Xu family. You have to think about the Three Obediences and Four Virtues. Lord Xu is a member of the official family. Even if the rules are high, you have to endure it... Don't go home and cry! Otherwise, I will discount your legs!"

He said, Chen Luoshi nodded once. Seeing that Chen Hu was talking nonstop, Wang Wu quickly stopped him: "Brother Master, just do it this way. Anyway, they are all in power and don't have so much to say. I know you can't bear to leave your daughter when she goes out, but Erya's heart has long flown. My brother will not treat Erya badly..."

Chen Hu stood up and handed Luo Shi a small wooden box. I don’t know why. The man from the world who had been furious and had a strong temper during the illness choked up his throat. He wanted to hold on, but he couldn’t hold it. He turned around and stood against the wall. Chen Luo Shi blinked his big eyes and looked at his father in confusion. Wang Wu sighed: “This is left by Mr. Shi. When she fell ill, she told my brother that he was tall and he was afraid that he would not be able to find a good husband’s house and save some dowry for you. After passing the door, he had money, so he would suffer less grievances… Follow Mr. Xu, not afraid of being poor anymore, but Mr. Shi’s wishes…”

Chen Luoshi's tears were flowing down, but she couldn't say a word. She walked a few steps behind Chen Hu, and pulled his clothes and cried like a pear blossom in the rain.

Chen Hu covered his face with one hand, but waved his other hand hard behind: "Let you go with Lord Xu, I think our old Chen family is worth it! Just shoot foreigners at him. Your mother is in the sky, and she is happy to see!"

Wang Wu just shook his head beside him, just talking to himself: "Brother, brother, if you are sorry to Erya, that would be a real evil!"

"This is your responsibility entirely! Java is the territory of Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina, the Kingdom of the Netherlands. You cannons with artillery, which is a huge insult to civilized countries. The whole of Europe is angry... In fact, I think talking to your murderer is simply an insult!"

The person who spoke was the Dutch negotiating minister for the artillery case, namely the Dutch Consul General in Qing Dynasty Viscount Vandensiberg. He was a guy in his thirties, tall and thin, wearing Prussian monocle glasses, and the words "pride" and prejudice were written on his face. The hard collar in the dress was standing high, sitting on a rattan chair in Java, crossing his legs and changing his left foot to his right foot, and his right foot to his left foot. He really felt that he could not bear this conversation with Xu Yifan.

No one expected that the barbaric country of Tatan would have such a move in negotiations! When Mr. Viscount heard this news in Beijing, he was angry at the first time. He thought it was an insult to the entire civilized world. However, when he exchanged views with the entire mission and hoped that the civilized country would take unified actions and win face for the white people, he did not expect that the treatment he received made Mr. Viscount also irritated.

In Europe, countries such as Britain and France, which hold a leading position, are dealing with the rise of Germany. What they urgently hope is to destroy the secret alliance between the two monarchs of Germany and Russia. In Britain and France, countries such as Britain and France, hope to bring Russia's attention back to Europe, so in Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the natural contradiction between Germany and Russia will naturally break out. These regions have always been regarded as Pan-Germany areas, and Russia also has too many interests in these regions.

Germany is now fully supporting Russia's expansion into Asia. For Britain and France, they hope that Asia can contain Russia and prompt the double-headed eagle to turn westward. Besides, it also protects the huge interests of Britain, France and other countries in Asia. The appetite of Russian bears is really greedy and huge. So in recent years, they have not caused much trouble for the Qing Dynasty. After all, this Eastern country's figure is here, at least it seems to be a reliable force to resist Russia's expansion in Asia. At this time, hundreds or thousands of indigenous thugs died in Java, and the white people's property suffered a little loss... What's the big deal?

They joined forces to intervene again. The foreseeable consequence is that Russia took the opportunity to move south from China's Xinjiang and northeastern sides. While obtaining a freezing port for the Pacific Fleet, it threatens the fundamentals of the British Empire and the security of the Indian mainland through areas such as Xinjiang and Afghanistan!

To interfere with the Qing Dynasty, it is better to shake your head faster.

Although the Prussian German Empire was very enthusiastic, unfortunately these Germans did not have any say in Asian affairs.

Countries began to divide the Qing Dynasty, and Western powers turned to support Japan to fight against Russia's expansion in the Far East. That was after the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, and the paper tiger was stabbed.

For these reasons, the virgin minister, who was full of anger, had to take the fastest steam liner and negotiate with the murderer who dared to pee on the head of the Netherlands without substantial support from any European country.

The world's sea coachman was really degenerate now... Aurangye's proud flag was pulled down by the guy with his braided eyes!

The viscount's mind had already used the most vicious curse, hoping that the murderer who wanted him to go to hell was also crossed his legs, sat proudly and enthusiastically opposite him, looking at him with a smile on his face.

Xu Yifan waited until the guy finished spraying his mouth, and then smiled and put down the teacup in his hand. After all, it was an old colonial country. Although it was out of date, he still had to give face during negotiations. What he held was still the best spring tea in his hand.

Xu Yifan asked with a smile: "Sir Fan... There are so many people in your country's surname. I still have those words. Since the despise country sent me as an imperial envoy, it shows the sincerity of solving the problem... But no matter how sincere it is, it is gone. Who can understand the beginning and end of the matter better than me? After scolding, it is all over the cloud. Is it a specific clause to solve the problem? "

The general translator was translating his words there, but Viscount Wadensieberg's face became increasingly ugly.

"There are just a few terms. First, we are protecting overseas Chinese. Are you protecting overseas Chinese? Do you know what I mean? This matter is wrong? We are also eager for our compatriots... Second, after all, fire guns are also a matter of harming the harmonious things. Besides, the shells have no eyes. If there is any damage to your country's public and private property, we will definitely have to compensate you, right? Brothers are in Sishui, and they are running inside and outside. Any damage is seen in their eyes. Hundreds of acres of rice fields were damaged and hundreds of acres of rubber forest were leveled. Fortunately, the people of your country and foreigners were not injured at all... But there is also a rubber forest for this rice fields, and you have to pay taxes for your country every year, right? I checked it, and then the tax rate of your country in Java, I will compensate you for ten years! You probably need 1,850 yuan for the foreign people you paid in the Netherlands... This is absolutely nothing!

Lord Fan, where can we find such a negotiation result that is both introvert and face-saving? Let's just do it?"

Viscount Wadensiberg's face turned pale and said word by word: "Your Excellency, we are negotiating, not a place for you to act like a rogue. The despise will never tolerate your frivolous behavior. Your words and deeds have been recorded. We will report to your court to protest..."

With a sound of touching, Xu Yifan's heavy tea cup was splashed everywhere, spilling on the snow-white midi dress exposed from his horse's hooves. Looking at his face, his face was as deep as water, as cold frost.

"I would like to investigate the scene and see how many injuries the Chinese have. If you don't go, you should know that our Qing Dynasty recognizes dual nationality, and these are all our people of the Qing Dynasty! None of these people proposed to give up our Qing Dynasty nationality to your colonial authorities!

I hope to jointly arrest the murderer and punish the thugs, but you think it is nonsense. I am a diplomat, and some of my entourages are still alive and dead. Has your country sent people to arrest such murderers? If you can't win the lawsuit, we will slowly pull it off. If you have the ability, we will send a hundred and ten large military ships to block Dagukou, and let the court send someone to chase me as the imperial envoy, take me back, and behead him in front of your Sir Fan!

As long as my identity as an imperial envoy is still there for a day, let’s talk slowly. No hurry, we can continue to talk in Sishui now, and we will always have a result when we return to China. But there is only one thing, I am polite to you, but you don’t hold your stinking airs in front of me!"

Chinese is sonorous and loud. Hua Yang, the clerk who made negotiation records, each of them. The consultant of the Consulate General of Sishui who came to take charge of the records came temporarily and almost put down his pen and slapped him in the face!

Viscount Wadensiberg stood up and Xu Yifan stood up without giving in and stood up and looked at him.

Since Xu Yifan's identity as an imperial envoy has been determined, the Dutch colonial authorities have had to lift the blockade and surveillance of him. Xu Yifan immediately sent his escort to collect all the information of foreign newspapers that could be found. From the perspective of the fact that the newspaper content in various countries was not much, he immediately grasped the key point. This time, the Western powers only sympathized with the attitude of the Netherlands at most, but they would never force this for the Netherlands!

When it comes to the political structure of the world and the changes in the current situation, he will never be a second person!

This is the benefit of those who come through time. Thinking of this, Master Xu sometimes can't help but feel a little proud.

That's why he did not give in to this Mr. Fan. It seems that this matter is mostly incomplete now. Instead of spending spitting and quarreling with him, it's better to go back to the consulate to do your own business earlier.

The two looked at each other for a while, and then Xu Yifan suddenly smiled: "Sir Fan, we have not reached a consensus in this tenth meeting. I am really sorry... I look forward to our eleventh meeting... Goodbye."

Wadensiberg suddenly turned around and didn't want to see this hateful guy for a second. Xu Yifan simply turned around and went out and slapped it out again. Although the two ministers of negotiations had different thoughts, one thing was the same, and they were not interested in such a resultless negotiation. Wadensiberg was fed up with enough, but Xu Yifan was annoyed by the foreigners.

Seeing that he left the door, Xu Yifan went straight to his carriage and saw that he should have stayed in the embassy, ​​waiting to receive the young people who are now serving in the overseas Chinese who are in constant force. There are more donations, and there are also Chu Wanli standing next to his carriage with a smile. Seeing Xu Yifan coming, Chu Wanli smiled and called a thousand: "Sir, the people you are waiting for are coming from the country. There are also some people who come on the same boat, guess who it is?"

Xu Yifan's carriage rumbled back to the Sishui Consulate General. Along the way, the imperial envoy's python flag was flying in Hulara. After the disaster, there were not many Chinese people who worshiped the flag.

When the carriage stopped, Xu Yifan hurriedly got out of the carriage. At the door of the consulate, there was a person waiting for him with a smile. The man was wearing a fifth-grade replenishment uniform and a lapis lazuli top of Tongzhi. Who was Tang Shaoyi, one of the two great literati subordinates Xu Yifan took before leaving?

Xu Yifan laughed and reached out to go: "Shaochuan, it's coming so fast!"

Tang Shaoyi smiled and stepped forward two steps, and then fought one thousand: "Congratulations, Lord Congratulations. The Sishui Cannon Case has become famous in the National Dynasty and has been promoted to the governor. He has been a senior official in the department of our dynasty. In just a few months, Lord has risen straight up. Can our subordinates come without hearing the call?"

Xu Yifan just smiled and mixed him up. He also knew that he was walking in Nanyang every step of the way. It was probably that those subordinates who had just applied to him were all in a mess at that time. But the situation suddenly changed, and he not only passed by safely, but also took another step. The court could not stop him from protecting his family. Anyone with discerning eyes knew that a political star was rising. A person like Tang Shaoyi, who was enthusiastic about his career, should he quickly see the style?

Having said that, it was also Tang Shaoyi, who was a talented person who was able to do his job well. He hired Tan Sitong to become the editor of the Times to handle the matters he had assigned to the newspaper office. This time, he really helped him a lot! Xu Yifan quickly summoned him over. First, he had to leave the country for a long time and he had to pull Deli's subordinates to get along with him to make a fuss. Second, Tang Shaoyi was an excellent interrogator. He was proficient in diplomatic matters and might be able to help him finish this annoying thing as soon as possible. Third, he wanted to understand the current trends in Beiyang. After returning, he was going to dig the corners of Beiyang. Training was imperative. Some things were already done before he returned to China.

The two looked at each other and felt a little tacit understanding. They walked through the yard of the consulate and walked into the building with their arms. Tang Shaoyi smiled and continued to flatter: "I won't say anything about the earth-shaking things in Si Shui. It's a verbal praise. No one thought that the adults had such a thunderous means to boost the declining trend of our country! Even if it was about raising funds, I asked Brother Chu, saying that it was a donation in Nanyang, which had already been more than 2.6 million taels of silver. It is still coming in a steady stream. People from Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Xingsan. Even the scale of raising funds is so large. What else can't be done? We subordinates are really vigilant under the leadership of the adults. If we want to be foolish, we can't contribute some effort......"

Xu Yifan smiled and patted his hand. This flattery is really high-end! It is not a person who is a big scholar, so he can't pat it so much. He smiled and said, "It's only 2.6 million? Shaochuan, look at my methods. The numbers below are so big that you will wake up in your dreams! This time we have done everything beautifully. I want to recommend you... Shaochuan, I have a lot of things to ask you, don't think of sleeping tonight. How are the things explained in China doing? So what about Zhan Daren?"

Tang Shaoyi smiled and called Xu Yifan again to give a promise. He said, "Sir, let's forget it tonight. Aunt Xian is here, and I really don't dare to disturb me. What's the matter? I will teach you tomorrow..."

"Mrs. Xian?" Two question marks almost popped up on Xu Yifan's head. Just as he walked to the door of the consulate, he saw two people turning out from the door. He was the first to be a thick and strong man with a beard on his face. He grinned and smiled so hard that he could not see his teeth. But it was Wang Wu! Why did this great man from the north come to Nanyang thousands of miles away?

Xu Yifan was stunned and only joy was left. Wang Wu's kindness to him was nothing to say. If it weren't for Wang Wu, he would have turned into a pile of wolf dung on the Mongolian grassland. He shouted happily: "Brother Wu, why are you here?"

Wang Wu smiled, but let his body go. A man was tall and bright in the back. Who else could he besides Chen Luoshi? The little girl became a little mature, but she had a little clearer. Looking at Xu Yifan, her big eyes were first aggrieved, and then the shiny tears were circling in her eyes, foggy. She bit her lip and could no longer hold it. She sobbed and rushed towards Xu Yifan's arms regardless of it.

The little girl was waiting in Beijing for several months, but she didn't wait for Xu Yifan to come to pick her up. She was also aggrieved enough. She came all the way thousands of miles away. The little girl who had never traveled far away was so scared that the foreigners on the boat were afraid to come out of the cabin. The aggrieved and seasick, missed homesick, and even had a little bit of lovesickness that had just begun to fall in love. At this moment, she turned into a pounce.

Xu Yifan immediately hugged the little girl's tall and beautiful figure, pressed against her cheeks, and the strong and upright girl's chest was pressed against her chest.
Chapter completed!