After Alexander II left with his soldiers, there was a sudden commotion in the camp.
Long Ao looked serious and was the first to speak: "Your Majesty returned Muravyov and tens of thousands of Russian troops with just an IOU. It's too cheap for the old Tsar. We have wasted countless grains during this time. It's delicious."
Let's drink and wait. Now, the Russian army just slaps their butts and leaves, and they may fall out in the blink of an eye after they leave. This deal is not worth it. Your lord, I dare to conclude that the old tsar wants to leave with his troops first, and then tear up the treaty.
, you were fooled."
Lu Shaochuan looked indignant and continued: "Your Majesty, I also agree with Lao Long's statement. During the negotiation, I clearly noticed that the Tsar Lao Maozi was reminded by the guards around him, and then immediately changed his attention. These people
, is definitely not someone who walks the talk.”
Zhang Zhidong added: "Your Majesty, it is easy to let a tiger return to the mountain, but it will not be easy to catch the tiger in the cage. Last time we were able to win easily, and a large part of the reason was that Muravyov had the talent of Yishan."
The failure was caused by the stupidity. Muravyov has learned a lesson. It will be as difficult as trying to catch him in the future. I also agree with what Commander Lu said. Our record is exchanged for a blank piece of paper. It is not cost-effective.
Already."
Seeing Li Zhen's firm expression, Peng Yulin thought for a while and asked, "My lord, what are your plans?"
Everyone in the camp had a unanimous opinion.
Li Zhen smiled unhurriedly and said: "I was not fooled, and my mind was very clear. Having said that, did we really waste food? When Zhang Zhidong and Long Ao went to the Russian military camp and took control of Yishan
, by taking down Muravyov, we won without fighting. In that battle, we captured countless grains. Up to now, we have not finished eating the collected grains. Has our grain been wasted?
There is no food."
Long Ao said: "You are using strong words. Once the captured grain is put into the warehouse, it will be our own."
Li Zhen continued: "Old Long, no matter what, in a word, the grain stocks in Vladivostok have not decreased, but have increased. This cannot be denied."
After a pause, Li Zhen continued: "As for a treaty, what I want is a treaty."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
Peng Yulin asked again: "My lord, what are your plans?"
Li Zhen said: "As Tsar Alexander II said, the foundation of Tsarist Russia is weak, the population is not large, the economic strength is weak, and it cannot come up with money. If the Tsar is really pressed, the final result will be a war."
"Who told you to open your mouth like a lion?" Lu Shaochuan said sourly.
Li Zhen said coldly: "If you don't want 10 million, why don't you just send us away with a few hundred thousand?"
Lu Shaochuan retorted: "Something is better than nothing."
"fart."
Li Zhen said loudly: "The casualties of my soldiers, the financial and material resources consumed in this battle, and the guns and ammunition consumed during the period, can hundreds of thousands of taels of silver make up for it? Nonsense, I offered ten million taels of silver, no.
I plan to take it back immediately, but I have no intention of being able to honor it. What I want is this treaty. With this treaty, we can enter Siberia openly. This is an opportunity we can take advantage of."
Zhang Zhidong said worriedly: "That said, what if Tsarist Russia sends troops to drive us away."
Li Zhen said: "Let's go to war, because we have sufficient reasons to go to war."
Peng Yulin said: "If we start a war over the gold mines, it is better to kill the tsar and let the tsarist Russia have civil strife."
Li Zhen shook his head and said: "The war is not about us attacking Russia alone. I want to bring other countries together. It is almost impossible for us to eat such a big Russia in one bite. Therefore, the treaty I need is actually a treaty. This excuse is used to pave the way for the future. When our strength is strong enough, we can recruit other countries and confidently go to carve up Russia."
After a pause, Li Zhen continued: "The Russians have bullied us for so many years, and we are slowly getting it back. At this stage, we still have to work hard to cultivate our internal strength, eliminate internal troubles, and make ourselves stronger. We are only as strong as our own abilities. Only then will you have enough confidence.”
At this moment, Zhang Zhidong, Peng Yulin and others all understood.
None of them expected that Li Zhen had greater ambitions.
Lu Shaochuan gave a thumbs up and praised: "Your Majesty, you are amazing. You have seen so far a move in chess. I can't even catch up with you." After a pause, Lu Shaochuan said in a weird tone: "Your Majesty, Alexander II His daughter, Princess Shanapova, has also come with her and is still in Alexander II’s military camp. Why don’t you go and bring her back?”
Peng Yulin, Long Ao and others immediately started booing and laughing.
The camp was filled with laughter and laughter.
With a smile on his face, Li Zhen said: "This matter is not urgent. We will invite Muravyov out tomorrow and discuss the matter in person. Now we will first solve the problem of Muravyov and tens of thousands of Russian troops. Release all Russian troops immediately, and never allow any Russian soldiers to go out with weapons. In addition, we must prepare for war to prevent Alexander II from launching a sudden attack. This must be prepared."
"yes."
Peng Yulin agreed and said: "Your Majesty, I will make arrangements right away."
Li Zhen waved his hand, and everyone followed Peng Yulin and left.
In the afternoon, Muravyov was released, and tens of thousands of Russian soldiers were also released. At this moment, countless Russian soldiers cheered and cheered, with smiles on their faces. They no longer wanted to stay in Li Zhen's military camp for a moment. This time The days are too tiring.
Muravyov left the military camp and stopped to look at Li Zhen's military camp.
There is too much bitterness here.
Victor stood next to him and whispered: "Father, let's go. This time we failed. We will get it back next time. In my lifetime, I will definitely defeat Li Zhen and put Yixue in shame."
Muravyov took a deep breath, sighed quietly, and said, "Let's go."
…
In the evening, in the Russian military camp.
Shanapova came to Alexander II's camp. She sat down awkwardly and hesitated to speak. Alexander II knew it well and asked: "Shanapova, do you have anything to do with your father? .”
Shanapova gritted her teeth and said, "Father, has Li Zhen proposed to you about marrying me?"
She didn't want to bring it up and was waiting for Li Zhen to take the initiative.
However, there is still no news about Li Zhen, and her father Alexander II has not revealed the slightest news. In addition, the captured Russian soldiers have returned to the military camp, and the negotiation has ended. At this time, everyone There was no news yet, and Shanapova felt a little panicked.
Alexander II replied: "Until now, Li Zhen has not proposed to marry you."
"Impossible." Shanapova gritted her teeth.
Alexander II said: "Do I need to lie to you? My father has no objection to you marrying Li Zhen, because my daughter married a strong man. Li Zhen also likes you. It is good for you. I will not take advantage of it." Stop me, but Li Zhen really didn’t reveal any thoughts about marrying you."
Shanapova was silent and her expression became aggrieved.
After a long silence, she suddenly said: "I will go find him myself and see what he means."
Alexander II said: "I will solve it for you, but you can't come forward."
"Report," a soldier came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Li Zhen sent someone to deliver a message, asking you to come to the city tomorrow to discuss the marriage of Princess Shanapova."
