Chapter 49: Go to Tsarist Russia to hit the grass valley
Bismarck did not know that China was already preparing to bypass Britain and France and contact Tsarist Russia first.
It is just a contact, the contract will still be signed together at the conference, so that it will not be considered a violation of the alliance agreement with Britain and France.
After all, the issues between China and Tsarist Russia are more complicated, and many things cannot be brought to the negotiating table and shared with others.
Therefore, these contents can only be negotiated between China and Tsarist Russia first, and then the consensus reached can be brought to the conference for discussion.
I heard that a man named Guo Songtao was sent to Tsarist Russia this time. Wang Tao didn't know much about this man. However, he believed in the president's vision.
Wang Tao also had to wait for the news from Guo Songtao before he could put forward his own conditions to Tsarist Russia.
In the initial negotiations, China was just accompanying us. The Eastern battlefield will not be discussed for the time being.
The battlefield in Crimea has basically been in a state of truce.
Liu Qingnan and the others are really a medical team now. After autumn, various diseases began to become popular again.
The FNA's field hospitals began to fill up again.
The hospital also sent a medical team to friendly military camps to help them with epidemic prevention work.
They helped the friendly forces cook a large pot of isatis root, and after adding sugar, many foreigners tasted like coffee. This decoction was very effective in preventing colds.
Surprisingly, some people actually fell in love with this drink. They discovered that not all Chinese medicine is terrible to drink.
So later, some people really fell in love with drinking isatis root. As a result, an emerging industry emerged in China, that is, traditional Chinese herbal tea.
Not only isatis root, some people in Cantonese grind the original herbal tea recipe into dry powder, put it into sealed jars, and sell it to the international market just like coffee.
It is especially popular in the markets of South America and Africa. Drinking herbal tea has gradually become the favorite drink of people living in tropical areas.
"Report, General Liu, Ms. Nightingale is looking for you." A messenger came over and reported.
When Liu Qingnan heard that Ms. Nightingale was coming, he quickly stood up, straightened his clothes and said, "Please come in quickly."
Liu Qingnan's angular face tried hard to squeeze out a smile, like a stallion in spring.
"Hello, General Liu!" Ms. Nightingale came in and spoke poor Chinese pronunciation in her clear voice.
"Ms. Nightingale, what kind of wind brought you here?" Liu Qingnan actually doesn't look as good-looking when he smiles as when he keeps a straight face.
"Wind? The wind is blowing from the northeast today." Nightingale was not very familiar with this Chinese way of speaking.
"General, I came here today to learn from the doctors here about their experience in epidemic prevention. I also want to learn the cooking techniques of traditional Chinese medicine. Our nursing staff always have trouble mastering the heat." Ms. Nightingale said calmly and generously.
arrive.
Liu Qingnan has been in contact with this woman for a long time, and he feels that this woman has a special charm.
Sometimes she interacts with the soldiers around her as straightforwardly as a man. But when she is doing nursing work, she turns into a delicate and considerate woman.
When people get along with her, they always easily develop a sense of trust in her.
Liu Qingnan dealt with her not once or twice, and he was slowly attracted to this woman.
There are no rules in the Chinese military against marrying foreign wives.
Liu Qingnan was only afraid that Ms. Nightingale would look down on him. She was a celebrity. Although her reputation was such that it would be difficult for her to get married.
Another difficulty is the father in the family. But anyway, the eldest brother in the family married a decent Han girl.
He, the second child, is always not favored by his father, so he can be more willful.
"Oh, that's good. I don't understand medicine, but I know that the more exchanges you have in medicine, the better. Everyone has their own strengths and we need to learn from each other." Liu Qingnan said.
In front of Nightingale, he tried to speak more politely. Although these words were always so awkward when spoken in his rough voice.
"By the way, Your Excellency General, I have something to ask you for help. This matter is quite troublesome." Nightingale said with some embarrassment.
"Ma'am, please don't be so polite. You see, I am a thick soldier. If you have any questions, just tell me." Liu Qingnan finally returned to his normal tone. He himself felt relieved.
"That's right, Your Excellency General, I heard that the war is likely to end. So I want to tell you in advance that I want to take my nursing team to your China for a study visit."
"But, as you know, our British Nursing Association is just a small non-governmental organization, so..." Ms. Nightingale hesitated.
"Oh, I understand what you mean. We can let you take our Chinese supply ship to China. As for when you arrive in China, please rest assured. Our President attaches great importance to the development of medicine. Now there are many medical schools in China
School. I think the president will probably meet you in person."
"Moreover, we in China attach great importance to protecting the status of women, and the president also encourages women to leave the family and participate in social production."
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Liu Qingnan said a lot of good things about China, which made Nightingale look yearning.
"Is this really true? After hearing what you said, I really want to go there and have a look early." Nightingale said excitedly.
"You can rest assured about your visit, as long as you arrive in China and accept the arrangements of the Chinese government. Our government will arrange your food and accommodation."
"Our president has previously planned to establish a special nursing school for women. He believes that women are particularly suitable for nursing work, and nursing staff and doctors should be separated in hospitals. So you can communicate with him about this aspect, and he will
Interested." Liu Qingnan reminded Nightingale kindly.
"Boo!" Nightingale was so excited that she couldn't help but step forward and kiss Liu Qingnan.
The ancient Chinese country in the East is full of magic in the eyes of most ordinary Westerners.
Although Ms. Nightingale also participated in social activities, she was still young after all.
If she went to such an ancient country and had to deal with its officials, she would definitely feel uneasy.
What's more, she has to meet the emperor of the East (in their eyes, the heads of state of the East should all be emperors). Now that Liu Qingnan said this, her heart suddenly became enlightened.
Liu Qingnan's dark face suddenly turned slightly purple.
At this age, Liu Qingnan has never been kissed by anyone. Maybe he was only kissed by his mother when he couldn't remember.
In fact, this is the habit of Westerners. They use their mouths when they are happy. In fact, it is just a polite kiss on the cheek.
In Liu Qingnan's view, it was very abrupt.
"General Liu, thank you very much for the reminder. I am now full of expectations for this visit."
"I think Ms. Nightingale's visit to China can also promote the development of our Chinese nursing industry." Liu Qingnan said awkwardly.
He knew that the president liked to recruit talents from all over the world. Although Ms. Nightingale was a woman, she was already well-known in the field of nursing. In addition, this time she took people to the Crimean battlefield, which made many people know
Got her.
In fact, people like Nightingale are somewhat out of place in today's Western society.
When she first wanted to go to the battlefield, she was unanimously opposed by her family.
Even the things she does now are criticized by many people.
Don’t look at the fact that the industrial revolution and ideological enlightenment were earlier in the West, but women in the West were even later than those in China.
Nightingale went to China this time, hoping to learn Chinese medicine there, especially some of its nursing systems.
Of course, she also wants to spread some of her nursing concepts.
"Ms. Nightingale, I wonder when you plan to go to China? I can make arrangements in advance." Liu Qingnan asked.
"You don't need to make special arrangements. When the next fleet comes, you can just notify us in advance. However, many of our people going this time are women, so we ask the general to say hello to the ship."
We can see the quality of sailors in this era from various movies.
After the British ships deported female prisoners to Australia arrived, 70% of the women were pregnant...
You can imagine the chaos on the ship.
When Nightingale and others came to Crimea to build a field hospital and could travel by land, they would never have made a sea ship.
"Madam, please don't worry. We happen to have some wounded soldiers who are going back with the fleet. I will ask them to take care of you along the way."
"Also, madam, if you plan to go to China for exchanges, you'd better learn more Chinese first. Not many of us in China can speak English," Liu Qingnan reminded.
"Yes, sir, what I am talking to you about is speaking." Nightingale said with a smile.
"Then, if Ms. Nightingale has nothing to do, you can come to my place to practice speaking. I will tell you some Chinese customs and habits."
After seeing off Nightingale, Liu Qingnan went to meet the commander of the Prussian mercenary army.
Because of the relationship between the two countries, the two armies got along well. The Prussian mercenaries were hired by the British and under the banner of the British. They were independent in terms of command and organization.
Liu Qingnan has always had a plan, which is something that Britain and France will not do. He can only pull the mercenaries to do it together, because these mercenaries are here to make money, and they do not need to consider political goals.
"General Best, how are you doing recently?" Liu Qingnan stepped forward and gave Best a warm hug. After such a long time, the two of them have become familiar with each other.
"Hello, General Liu, there haven't been many battles to fight recently. It's been so boring. My gun is almost rusty," Best said half-jokingly.
"General, now you have an opportunity to go out and make a fortune, and sharpen your gun by the way. I wonder if the general is interested?" Liu Qingnan lowered his voice and said mysteriously.
"General Liu is referring to the login plan prepared by the coalition headquarters?" Best asked rhetorically.
In order to prompt Tsarist Russia to surrender as soon as possible, the coalition forces formulated a landing operation plan.
This plan is to send a small group of troops to log into the enemy's rear in order to promote peace.
Of course, this so-called small force also has a size of ten thousand people, otherwise it would be easily eaten by the enemy.
Liu Qingnan wanted to form a team of his own and open up a battlefield behind Tsarist Russia.
Now there are two plans for the coalition forces to land in the rear of Tsarist Russia. One is the lowland area along the Ukrainian coast in the northwest.
Another option is to cross the Kerch Strait and land on the coast of the Sea of Azov or the northern part of the Caucasus.
The coastal lowlands of Ukraine were the most important food base in Tsarist Russia, and the agriculture here was developed. It was considered a relatively developed place in Tsarist Russia.
Liu Qingnan obtained permission for landing operations through his connections with the French army.
But Liu Qingnan had limited troops and no heavy firepower. So if he wanted to make a fortune behind Tsarist Russia, he had to find a partner.
The Prussian mercenaries were of good character and had good relations with China, so Liu Qingnan found Best.
"Mr. Best, we each have five thousand soldiers and horses, and you will lead the artillery. Let's go to the Ukrainian lowlands together. How about that?"
After listening to Liu Qingnan's suggestion, Best thought about it...
There is actually no luck in fighting a war in Crimea.
This is a fortress, and the war has been going on for so long. If there was any oil or water, it would have been squeezed out long ago.
This is how mercenaries fight outside, and the commission can only be considered a small part.
For remote operations like this, mercenaries need to make their own money. This is their main income.
"Moreover, Mr. Best, I have information here that serf uprisings are breaking out across Ukraine. The Tsarist Russian troops in the rear are busy besieging the revolting serf armies. Don't you think this is a good opportunity for us? I heard that there are
The owners of the manor are all very rich." Liu Qingnan's face looked like a thief at this time.
Of course, Best on the other side wasn't much better either. It was as if he suddenly went for major health care after being imprisoned for several years.
His eyes were shining and his breathing was rapid. There was a golden light in front of his eyes.
The rebellious serfs could only seize some small estates, and the estates of large estate owners were like castles.
The serf rebels could only look at the ocean and sigh.
However, those manors were impregnable against the serf rebels, but they were vulnerable to the regular army.
"General Liu, I agree with your suggestion in principle, but I need to discuss it with the people below."
"In addition, I need to know how to deal with our fleet and how to deal with other things? You know, we only want real money. I can't distribute other things with my people."
Liu Qingnan knew what Best meant. He had already thought about how to solve the problem of selling stolen goods. China had ten 3,000-ton supply ships.
When the fleet comes this time, Liu Qingnan will set off with the fleet.
He has already said hello to the French fleet, and the French fleet will send several warships to escort him.
At this time, the Black Sea was completely dominated by the coalition forces, and Tsarist Russia's Black Sea Fleet had long sunk in the bay of Sevastopol.
Not afraid even of unescorted fleets.
It was only out of caution to seek escort from the French fleet.
Of course, the French will not help Liu Qingnan work for free. When the time comes, they will definitely share part of it and earn extra money.
Here in Crimea, there are now many military gangs, all of which are military leaders. As long as you are willing to spend money, it is easy to find people to help. Anyway, everyone is idle.
Who would have trouble with money?
Liu Qingnan then told Best about the fleet and convoy.
Best was very satisfied with Liu Qingnan's thoughtful consideration.
He believed that the same was true for those people below, and they would not refuse such a temptation.
It doesn't matter even if you will encounter certain risks after logging in.
There are always risks in fighting a war. How about comparing the risks and benefits?
Now everyone knows the situation in Tsarist Russia, as long as they avoid key places to land.
Also, don't go too deep into the enemy's territory. When the time comes, send the scouts farther away. If the Russian army comes to encircle and suppress you, as long as you retreat to the seaside and board the ship in time, everything will be fine.
In this way, Liu Qingnan created a professional team for clearing grass in the valley.
A premeditated valley clearing campaign targeting the core areas behind Tsarist Russia began.
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