Chapter 330 The old fox schemed against the little fox
Li Hongzhang pondered for a moment and said: "Xiaolou, my ideas are innovative. I didn't lose the battle. If I cede the land and sell out the country's sovereignty, I will be scolded to death by the Qing faction in the court. Even the scholars in the Gongyuan will hold up slogans."
Come to the Yamen of the Prime Minister's Office to petition, even the eighteen generations of the Li family will not be immune. This is your wishful thinking, and no one will support your idea."
Li Guolou approached him with a playful smile and said: "Uncle, who are you? Are you afraid of being scolded by others? We can change the term and call it a win-win situation! Bismarck is now in power in Prussia and is known as the Iron-Blooded Prime Minister. Together with you, he is also known as the East and the West.
Optimus Prime Stone. If you come forward to negotiate with Bismarck, I believe it is nothing to rent some land.
What? Deliver a military port to the Prussians and let the British protest! With the support of the Prussian Empire, we have advanced cannons, spears, and equipment. It won’t take long for us to fight back Annan occupied by the French. This
Once in and out, once the account is calculated, we will definitely make a profit without losing anything. We can also destroy the small sun on the east side.
Japan's arrogance makes little Japan dare not make any changes in Taiwan and North Korea. As for the British, they have to give reasons to protest. We are cooperating with the Prussian Empire, and everyone negotiates on the principle of equality and reciprocity. The British, French, and Russians
If people want to eat the fruit, they must show sincerity, but will they have it? Negotiate with the British
, they suffered a loss, so they asked for the treaty to be revised. But the Prussians are sincere, and if we sign a treaty with them, they will not tamper with it. Let the Prussians lay the foundation for our industrial base, and get the most fruitful fruits in the shortest time. Only the Prussians can be friends.
, other empires are white-eyed wolves, they will devour us one by one."
Li Hongzhang shook his head and said: "You are extremely reactionary. I'm sorry you came up with such a method. But I can talk to Prince Gong first. Xiaolou, will you write out a statement?"
Li Guolou's face suddenly turned pale. He wrote this on paper and submitted it to the Yamen Committee of the Prime Minister's Office for filing. It was included in the national archives. It is a witness to history. He betrayed the country's sovereignty, interests, and territory. His reputation as a traitor will be forever sealed.
Come down. How do future generations know that their generation is trying to survive in the cracks? They will always be reviled by future generations, and he is a traitor. No one
He would say good things about him, and even his grave would be digged up when he died. Prince Gong Yixin signed the treasonous "Beijing Treaty" at the critical moment of the Qing Empire's war, in exchange for which the Eight-Power Allied Forces withdrew from the capital and supported the Qing Dynasty.
The Qing Empire destroyed the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, and the world called him "Ji Zi Liu", but he betrayed the national interests at a time when the country was tending to peace. How will he be scolded?
"Uncle, I don't write! You'll get scolded to death. I'm just giving you advice, and I won't listen to you who make national policies." Li Guolou blurted out, lost his temper, and shook his suit.
Sleeves, take a sip of tea. Talking until your mouth is dry, in exchange for a statement, smear your own image.
Regardless of whether he will pass or not? He will be remembered by the officials in the court. "Li Guolou" is a traitor, a villain, not a talent for governing the country. A gentleman should govern the country with an open mind and an open mind, and govern the country with great principles.
Only when there is peace and security can the country prosper, and only when the people's hearts are united can a united country have hope.
Li Hongzhang knew clearly at a glance that his "grandson" was too smart, his ideas were different from ordinary people's, and his ideas on the big road were in place. He wrote them down and presented them to Prince Gong, so they could be put on the table for discussion. Ideas on the small road could also be used.
, also knowing that there would be future troubles, refused to write it down on paper. There are upper, middle and lower strategies. As for which one to use? It depends on the person who makes the national policy.
How could Li Hongzhang take advantage of Li Guolou? He had the evidence of the crime in hand, and Li Guolou would be used by him all his life. This is also the way to serve as an official. It is easier to use people with stains than clean and honest people, and clean and noble people are suitable for teaching. Yu
Teach others. And
Subordinates with stains can do practical things, because only this kind of people can ignore whether your policies are right or wrong. They only focus on doing errands for you, which has the effect of getting twice the result with half the effort. This has been true from ancient times to the present, and this is how emperors recruit people.
Li Hongzhang coaxed Li Guolou and said: "Don't be afraid, Xiaolou. Write down what you said today. I just discussed your remarks with Prince Gong. It will be very helpful for you to enter the court. Don't worry, this statement
There will be no transcript of the article."
Li Guolou never thought that such a big official would lie to him, and he was his elder. He quickly said: "Zha! My grandson will write down today's proposition as a reference. Uncle, do you want me to do an analysis of neighboring countries and
Report on the mentality of the Western powers? Attached to the statement, so that I have a basis for saying this."
Li Hongzhang was stunned, blinked his eyes, and asked: "Xiaolou, you can also make analysis reports. Where did you get the information?"
Li Guolou said: "I read both the English and French newspapers in the concession. Foreign articles contain the secrets of our country. In addition, I also read the transcripts of the Di newspaper. A comprehensive analysis will give me an overall view. I
looks betrayed
The claim of national sovereignty is based on facts. It is actually a bitter medicine. If I use this strategy, the Russians will be defeated by us in less than ten years. The French covet the northern region of Annan and want to drive away Liu Yongfu's black flag army.
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There will be a battle with the French in the morning and evening. As for the areas controlled by the French in the south, I believe that they can be recovered within fifteen years. Next, the Ryukyu vassal country will also resume paying tribute to our court. As for the concessions in the country
, can become a window open to the outside world, so that everyone can live in peace and achieve a true win-win situation. When we are strong enough, we can participate in the development of colonies, establish concessions with foreigners, and become the hegemon of the East and the West together with Prussia."
Li Hongzhang joked: "Then let me ask you, where should we choose as the concession?"
Li Guolou said solemnly: "To obtain the whole territory of Annan, the next step is Singapore. As long as Singapore and Hong Kong are captured, the British will not be able to occupy it, and Myanmar will also be in danger. So the real hard battle is the battle with the French in the south of Annan."
, by then the British and Americans will also help the French, and we will have a decisive battle of the century with the Westerners in Annan."
Li Hongzhang became excited, put on his shoes, and said hurriedly: "Xiaolou, wait a minute, I'll get the map. Let's talk on paper if it doesn't matter."
Li Guolou saw that Li Hongzhang had not even put on the heels of his shoes, so he went out to get a map, knowing that his words had touched Li Hongzhang. How do people in the world understand how difficult the road to national rejuvenation is? Destroying and smashing the old dynasty are all methods.
, then it’s okay to use the introduction mechanism.
The Prussians had enemies on all sides. Although they won a victory in the Franco-Prussian War, the hidden hostile countries would strangle the Prussian victory. Bismarck also needed to ease the crisis facing their country. An alliance with the Qing Empire would also be beneficial to the Prussian Empire.
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Although the Qing Empire would sell many interests and sovereignty for this alliance, how could it gain anything without losing it? The Industrial Revolution of the Qing Empire can be an introduction model. It sounds shameful to rely on foreigners for the road to national rejuvenation, but it can be said that this is
A joint stock company, with options, has
Shareholders, a new system of win-win nature. Choose the lesser of two evils. As a politician, you play this kind of political method. The enemy of your enemy is your friend. The Qing Dynasty is surrounded by enemies that are eyeing you. Divide and disintegrate the enemies, defeat them one by one, and defeat the Qing Dynasty.
The greatest threat to the empire is removed.
Li Hongzhang spread out the map and asked Li Guolou to watch it together. The map of Annan was very detailed. Each province had a small map, which showed that the Qing emperor in the past attached great importance to Annan and had a thorough understanding of the geographical environment of this vassal state.
.The map of Xinjiang is just a big map. The mountains, rivers and rivers can be seen clearly. In other aspects, it is very different from the map of Annan.
Li Guolou sighed: "Uncle, now I know why you are unwilling to use troops in Xinjiang. How can you march and fight with such a map? Doesn't the Qing Dynasty have more advanced maps?"
Li Hongzhang said: "Of course the Ministry of War has a more detailed map, but it is not much better. Xinjiang is too big and no one is doing surveying and mapping. I am now opposed to the use of troops in Xinjiang, and I still stick to it. I proceed from reality.
, the national treasury is running out of money and can’t afford to bother. Others think that I have a problem with Zuo Zongtang and deliberately contradict him, but how do others know that Xinjiang Commander-in-Chief Jing Lianwei
How much money does it cost to maintain the status quo in Xinjiang? It is not easy for Jing Lian to persist until now. He can be said to be a loyal and brave man, a hero who served the country with loyalty. Zuo Zongtang only knew how to write a letter to impeach Jing Lian, but it is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. Jing Lian is in Xinjiang
How much wealth does Hami have, and how can it be possible to regain Xinjiang? Zuo Zongtang just stood up and talked without feeling pain in his back, so he covered my butt, and then we talked about regaining Xinjiang."
Li Guolou looked at Li Hongzhang without saying a word. Everyone has selfish motives. Li Hongzhang cut troops and reduced pay in Liangjiang, but increased the cost of regiment training to train the Huai Army into a new generation of troops. Now that the troops are strong and the horses are strong, he only thinks about the North.
In the dispute over coastal defense and fortress defense in the court, the foreign navy advocated giving priority to coastal defense and being indifferent to northwest frontier defense. Zuo Zongtang advocated paying equal attention to coastal defense and fortress defense, and also emphasized sending troops to Xinjiang first.
Li Guo's statement upstairs also mentioned the Xinjiang issue, and it was placed at the last point. This is because the battle in Xinjiang can only be won, not lost. If it loses, the "Zhedeshar Kingdom" will most likely become independent.
, the Western powers will recognize the legitimacy of the "Zhedeshar State". The country must fully support it before launching a campaign to regain Xinjiang. Now it can only recharge its batteries, raise military pay, train troops, and transport food.
At this time, fighting was very different from ancient times. The variability of climate conditions made Xinjiang no longer a land of lush vegetation. Many places were deserts and barren, with lack of water and grass. Especially in the eastern Xinjiang, northern Xinjiang, and Gobi areas where the soldiers first arrived.
Vertical and horizontal, the grain production was very little. As the saying goes, before the troops and horses are moved, food and grass go first. The army cannot march straight in, which is the biggest difficulty for the Qing Dynasty to regain Xinjiang. The battle to regain Xinjiang is far away.
Zuo Zongtang also encountered unprecedented difficulties. The Hui uprising in the northwest coincided with the Xinian rebellion. The imperial court dispatched the Huai army and the Henan army to cooperate with the Chu army to suppress the rebellion in the vast Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. However, the Hui uprising and the Xinian rebellion were still not eliminated.
The remnants of bandits.
At this time, it was too early to talk about entering Xinjiang. Li Guolou could only listen to Li Hongzhang's far-sightedness and praise the Manchu Jing Lian as a loyal man who served the country, but did not express his views eloquently. Regarding the talents of Xinjiang commander Jing Lian
, if you look at Li Guolou in two, it’s just trash in the early stage.
, This resulted in the passiveness of the war situation in Xinjiang. In the later period, of course, those who served the country loyally were able to stand firm in several isolated cities such as Hami, Barkol, Jimsar, and Talbahatai, making it impossible for the rebellious Agubah to attack. The imperial court
Commendation orders were issued one after another, which was the highest reward for Jing Lian.
"Hey, the chaos in Xinjiang now even involves the Russians. The city of Yili is occupied by the Russians. The British told me, but the Chinese don't know it yet." Li Hongzhang accidentally revealed the military secret, and Emperor Tiangao
In the distant past, the Qing Empire implemented a policy of obscuring the people to govern the country. This loss of territory has been concealed to this day.
Li Guolou smiled bitterly and said: "Uncle, I'm right. With the post and telecommunications office, will this kind of thing happen? It's so embarrassing that the British still need to inform our country. The British are not good people either. They are afraid of the Russian invasion.
India, touching their privileges and interests in India, so this time they are the good guys."
Li Hongzhang glanced at him and said: "Okay, don't show off your merits. You are my grandson and you are still young. I can only suppress you for this fame first. Where do you want to be an official?"
Li Guolou lowered his eyebrows and said in a deep voice: "Uncle, the day after tomorrow, I will take the imperial examination. As for being an official, I don't want to be a local official. Making money is the first priority. I also want to open up Brother Xingsun's post and telecommunications office.
Do your best
However, the business schools and military schools you run, let me be an instructor, give me a bigger official hat, put my name on it, and also give me the opportunity to have a large number of students, who can be accepted in the future.
Your old class."
Li Hongzhang couldn't help but grinned and said with a smile: "Xiaolou, with your level of eight-legged writing, you still want to be admitted to the Jinshi. You are so ambitious and want my position. Isn't it crazy?"
Li Guolou did not dare to laugh out loud, but kept a serious expression and said: "Uncle, I was recommended by Prince Gong to enter the examination room. I will directly pay my respects to Li Hongzao. Li Hongzao also accepted the invitation."
"Oh;;;;;;" Li Hongzhang suddenly realized that "grandson" was a cheater just like those noble sons of the Manchus.