Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

The iron factory in Hanyang has expanded its production scale. With the help of German experts, the quality of molten iron has been greatly improved. Recently, it has also been praised by the British engineers of Jiangnan Sino-British joint venture shipyard.The local civil iron products factory also came into being, widely producing iron farm tools and civil utensils, which greatly promoted the development scale of local agriculture.Since Shanghai has been open for a long time, the private daily necessities industry has become more developed. Because of the so-called ZTE since Tongzhi, the folks in the south of the Yangtze River are rich, and women's products such as mirrors, needles, threads, etc. are very popular. Some people set up factories for the production of such daily necessities. They also accumulated a lot of wealth.In terms of light industry, there is also a sewing machine factory, and a new type of rice and noodle industry that uses foreign machinery to process grain and oil. The cotton textile and knitting industries already have a foundation. Now that there are new policies, they will naturally become more prosperous. Because of the strong demand from the people, they made a fortune.

The most novel thing is the leather shoes worn by foreigners, which also became popular in the upper class.A businessman surnamed Yun opened a western-style leather shoe factory in Shanghai. It used an English trademark called SKY brand, and the factory name was also called Sky Leather Shoes Factory.The sales of the Sky brand leather shoes produced are not bad, and it is said that even foreigners often buy them for wearing.All of a sudden, this businessman surnamed Yun became very famous, because the leather shoes were so famous that people even forgot his real name and called him the shoe god, or called him by his factory name, Sky Cloud or cloud sky.Recently, because the industry in his hands has prospered and the funds are abundant, he also wants to buy a share in the Imperial Savings Bank through official channels through the mayor of Shanghai, Zeng Guofan's son-in-law Nie Jiju.

"It's a good thing, I agreed with Sheng Xuanhuai first." Guan Xuqing said with a smile.

"Cha." Seeing that the emperor was in a good mood, Li Zhen went on to say, "It's just that the business of this shoe factory is booming, and there are also a group of people who are jealous. There is trouble in front of the leather shoe factory, because there is no violation of laws and regulations, and the place is not very easy to control. When they are not in charge, they block the door and scold mothers. When the trainers ask, they all reason that they are here to clean the shoes, saying Yun If someone can do it, why can’t we do it? Which rule of the empire prohibits washing shoes at the entrance of the shoe factory?”

The ministers all laughed, and Guan Xuqing couldn't help laughing: "Well, there is indeed no such article in the imperial regulations, and these rascals took advantage of the loophole."

Kang Youwei also came out of the class and said: "There are still good literati who are poor and bored. They wrote this eclectic novel to slander Yun. It is said to be called "Glory with One Step". It was quite a hit in Shanghai for a while. It drove the private printing industry. Ling Nie Jiku was also quite helpless, this kind of thing can’t be forced, Shanghai has a lot of people, and it needs to maintain a stable and united image, so I asked Liu Guangdi for instructions, and then reported to me to plead guilty.”

The ministers laughed again, Guan Xuqing said with a smile: "Let's leave this matter to the local authorities as they see fit. This Nie Jiju is just like his father-in-law. It's fine wherever he is, but he's too serious. Report to Beijing, can you treat my palace as a teahouse?" Guan Xuqing's rare joke made all the officials laugh.

Under such circumstances, the negotiations between China and Russia started in Beijing. The Chinese side was led by the Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wu Tingfang. For some reason, an old man named Wang Zaiying was sent.Negotiations were held with Russian representatives, extraordinary and plenipotentiary negotiator Cassini, and Deputy Foreign Minister Romanov at the Beijing Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is the former Prime Minister's State Affairs Office. The focus was on how to deal with post-war Russia.

As the defeated party, Cassini completely lost his previous spirit, and his tone of voice lacked any strength. He cleared his throat and said: "As the tsar's plenipotentiary representatives, we express regret for the huge losses caused by this war to the two countries. At the same time, I also hope that your country can stop all military operations from the perspective of the friendship between China and Russia for generations, stop the hostile relationship between the two countries, withdraw the army from Russian territory, return to the south of Heilongjiang, west of the Ussuri River, and restore the original border Since then, the people of the two countries have lived in friendship and have not invaded each other. The Russian side is willing to compensate the Qing army for its losses within a fair and reasonable range."

Before Wu Tingfang could speak, Zaiying sneered and said, "Your envoy is very good, but it seems that the lion has opened his mouth a bit. This war was completely caused by Russia, and you not only asked us to withdraw our troops but also to go to the previous border , Is that national border reasonable? Don’t forget how much territory you have encroached on our country. Second, I don’t know where the phrase Sino-Russian friendship from generation to generation came from. In history, your country has been coveting our territory. Kangxi fought a war with your country. Needless to say, the result is that the Treaty of Nerchinsk was signed and recognized by your two countries. What the boundary should be has long been settled. As for the actions of your country in the past hundred years, you have lived in peace ... These four words came from your mouth, and this minister is very surprised. I am very... blushing for your country." During this period of time, Zai Ying was trying to fill in the history of Sino-Russian relations. Wu Tingfang couldn't help but look at this old man with new eyes, but what happened after a while was shocking.

Soaring Front: The First World War Chapter 3-[-] Sino-Russian Negotiations

Cassini blushed when he heard this: "The unhappiness of the past is over. We should look to the future. China and Russia have a long border, so peace is good for both parties."

"Your envoy is threatening." Wu Tingfang said: "The Treaty of Nerchinsk clearly stated that both sides belonged to each other. Your side violated the contract first, and repeatedly invaded our borders and killed our people. Is it tolerable or unbearable? My Heavenly Soldiers Even if the noble envoy is so rampant, I really don't understand whether your country won this battle or lost it?"

"There is an old saying in your country that victory or defeat is a common matter for military strategists." Cassini became a little annoyed, and said arrogantly: "I have heard another saying in your country, which is called the east corner of the loss, and the mulberry tree of the gain. Maybe today Can the failure of today be exchanged for the victory of tomorrow?"

"Then there is nothing to talk about." Zaiying got up and yawned, "Then see you on the battlefield. Come and see off." After speaking, he took out the snuff bottle and got up to leave.

Cassini was unable to step down for a while, and Romanov, who had been silent all this time, got up to smooth things over and said, "Peace is the most important thing. This is also an old saying in your country. We, Russia, are very sincere in concluding a peace agreement with your country. We will not talk about it. History, not history."

Zai Chun turned around, cleared his throat and said, "It's best not to talk about it, you don't take it seriously. I often hear you foreigners say that the range of a cannon is the border of the country. If your envoy insists that my heavenly soldiers return, we will There is really nothing to talk about. In short, our emperor also has the sincerity to negotiate, which is why we give your country a chance for peace talks. I hope that the two sides will not entangle themselves in unimportant issues."

Wu Tingfang looked at Zaichun and nodded, thinking that the emperor really knows people with eyes. At first, he thought that this group of princes was idle and ignorant, but he didn't expect that his words were also eloquent, and he would definitely be useful in the future.

Ersigny and Romanov looked at each other and discussed in low voices.

Then the next thing is to bargain.On behalf of the emperor, Wu Tingfang reported China's conditions on behalf of the Chinese government: "In view of the results of this war, our government hopes that your country will agree to our conditions. After these conditions are met, we will inevitably withdraw most of our troops from Russian territory. Tsar Nicholas II was the direct planner of this war, which caused the lives of the people of China and Russia to suffer, and committed the greatest evil. But the Chinese emperor has the virtue of good life, which can guarantee the safety of the life and property of the Tsar and the Russian royal family , but the tsar must give power to the people, and Russia forms a provisional government to make democratic decisions. Second, in order to ensure the security of China's borders, China has the right to deploy a certain number of troops in Russia, and at the same time protect the lives and interests of the Russian people. Property security. Thirdly, the Chinese government will help Russia to assist in the construction, and has the right to control the mines and other resources in Russia. Your country's war reparations."

"This..." The three Russians were stunned by such terms, and said in a daze, "Your country is too...too insincere." Romanov couldn't bear it anymore, stood up angrily and said : "If your country wants the land of my Russian Empire, then take it! But the Russian nation cannot be defeated. Maybe ten or 20 years later, what is waiting for you will be the iron fist of the Russians' anger!"

"Okay!" Zai Ying also stood up and looked at him contemptuously, "Then take it from the battlefield!"

Cassini coughed and frowned, "Peace, we still want peace, but Mr. Wu Tingfang, what you said is really ridiculous. This is absolutely unacceptable."

Wu Tingfang also persuaded Zaiying to sit down, smiled and said: "This is harsh, and that is harsh. Your envoy obviously has not thought about your country's embarrassing situation after the war. Everyone should show some sincerity." The emperor and the government of our country have set the conditions leniently enough."

Cassini spread his hands, shrugged helplessly and said: "This is impossible, Mr. Wu Tingfang, you are also extremely dishonest. In this way, we will make another step, and the two sides will return to the level before the war. North of Heilongjiang, Uganda The east of the Suli River is jointly managed by China and Russia. The Russian side compensates your country for military losses of 200 million taels."

In this way, the two sides saw-saw repeatedly, but they could not reach a consensus, and the atmosphere in the conference room was very unpleasant for a while.

"Come on!" Zai Chun suddenly yelled, startling all the people present. There was a commotion outside the door, and a group of guards with rifles burst in.

"What orders do the princes have?" The guards shouted in unison.

"Pull out and kill these scumbags from the defeated countries!" Zai Chun said without hesitation, and then said to Wu Tingfang and other Chinese representatives: "It's okay, I will explain to my brother later, and I will add fuel to today's meeting. Tell him again, the Russians are making trouble for no reason, and their mother claims that they will make a comeback after many years and burn the Forbidden City to the ground..."

Wu Tingfang listened to Zai Chun's eloquence, and really couldn't laugh or cry, why the Russians want to avenge with one arrow, and in the future they will overthrow the emperor from the dragon chair, and put the empress...

It was the first time that Ercini and Romanov saw such a situation on a formal diplomatic occasion, and their pale faces turned pale with fright. God knows whether what these princes said is true, if it is true If you pass these words to the emperor's ears, even if you don't die now, you won't be able to return to Russia in the future.

Zai Chun seemed to be really angry, staring at the guards who were still in a daze and shouted: "Damn it, didn't you hear what I said? Pull these big noses out and collapse!" Zai Chun secretly He gave the leading officer a wink, and the officer immediately understood, and ordered: "The princes are the emperor's younger brother, what he said can completely represent the emperor, quickly pull these Russians out, and execute the law on the spot!"

"Yes!" The guards didn't dare to hesitate any longer, they grabbed Erceni and the others and were about to drag them out.

"Wait a minute! I want to talk." Ercini was so frightened that he couldn't stop pleading.

Zai Chun waved his hand and told the soldiers to put him down, "Say it, what else do you want to say before you die?"

Ercini glanced at Romanov, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, "The three conditions your country proposed just now..."

"How about it?"

"We... we both accept."

"I didn't hear what you said. My ears are not working after getting angry these days."

Ercini raised his voice: "We accept all three conditions of your country."

Zai Chun nodded and glanced at Wu Tingfang.Wu Tingfang's heart that had been hanging just now was finally relieved at this moment, and she said silently in her heart: "The emperor is holy!"

After agreeing to the general framework, the two sides discussed specific issues for another three days, but Zai Chun did not make trouble during these three days.Of course, after Zai Chun made such a fuss, the Russian representative no longer dared to be too aggressive, so the negotiation went very smoothly.

Finally, China and Russia finally signed a new Sino-Russian treaty in Beijing in the conference hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.It was signed by Wu Tingfang, Minister Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Chinese Empire, and Kassini, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Negotiator of Russia.After the two parties signed and exchanged letters, the treaty officially came into effect. In order to distinguish it from the Beijing Treaty signed in the tenth year of Xianfeng, it was called the "Sino-Russian Beijing New Treaty." "It has been more than a month since the respective emperors of the treaty used their seals, and the future will not be announced.At the same time, the siege army in St. Petersburg and the local Russian garrison also received domestic notices and began to withdraw their troops one after another. They still retained 10 troops in major regions of Russia.

In addition, one thing I have to mention is that the Russian captives in the Sino-Russian War, Guan Xuqing sent them all back to Siberia to work as laborers. Of course, they were arranged in factories and enterprises established in China, but these people will never be allowed to serve as soldiers again .

In Beijing, teahouses are always the places with the most gossip.Ever since Guan Xuqing withdrew the flag, the idle bannermen and grandpas always like to drink some tea, listen to books, chat or fart before going home for lunch, sleep for a while, and then wander around the alleys. Chengmenlouzi asked if the men in the military department had any new enlightenment, and if there was anything new in the newspapers read by the scholars.In the evening, those who have a play listen to the play, and those who do not have a play can play two small cards. If you have two dollars, you can go to the gambling house to try your luck. Go home in the first half of the night and sleep with your wife in your arms.This is probably a day for the old and young in Beijing.

However, these old men in Beijing have had a lot of fun recently, because they heard that the gentlemen of the book talked about our Chinese army's big nose.Every morning, the storyteller can come up with a new story. The telegraph office in Deshengmen is always stationed by military officials. Every morning, a new story comes back from the north, passing through a dozen capitals organized by the Ministry of Education. It was adapted by the big boss in the storytelling world, and then officially distributed to storytellers with a license from the Ministry of Education.

What I'm talking about today is about Marshal Zhang's fight with Hailanbao. It's a back and forth battle. It's easy to catch. There's no twists and turns. Many audiences in the audience are a little listless, and a guy sitting in the back row is about to fall asleep. caught.There was a lonely pot of tea on the table, and a plate that was obviously holding snacks was empty. The coat on this man was also washed to the point of whitish. It was obvious that he was not a bannerman with a very high status.

"Second Master Ying, it's been a while since you came back from fighting in Liaodong." A man dressed almost in the same way threw the braids on the back of his head behind him, and sat beside him carelessly.

The man trotted over to pour tea, and said politely, "Hey, Mr. E, your old man came early today. Did you go to Liaodong?"

The second master Ying who had his eyes closed suddenly opened his eyes after hearing this, turned his head and scolded: "Pour the water and get out, what nonsense! Get out..."

"Fuck you too." Second Master Naying obviously lost his temper, pushed away the much thinner man surnamed E, sat down sullenly and said: "Damn it, the emperor wanted to be blind, and actually Send our bannermen to fight in the place where no shit is in Liaodong, if I hadn't had quick legs, I would have almost lost my life..."

"Hush!" The surname E became anxious, and quickly stopped Yinger from complaining: "Second Master, if you talk about sports cars like this again, don't say that we know you. You want to die! Well, count me in today The one with the surname E is just asking for trouble..."

PS: Prepare to write about the harem appropriately, otherwise it will always be a battle, and I guess everyone will get bored.

Soaring Front: The First World War Chapter 3 The Bannerman Problem (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival)

"You fucking don't go!" Yinger's voice became more and more high-pitched: "Look at your sexuality, are you a bit promising? Why don't you just make a few complaints! I followed the Taizu to enter the customs, and I went through life and death. The hereditary captain of the light car, who used to be popular and hot all his life, did not expect that the emperor's words were withdrawn by the banner, and this is not to say that we are still telling us bannermen to go to the wild Russia to fight. You said that the court is not a disaster for us Grandpa under the banner!"

The man surnamed E became more and more anxious, his face turned pale, he looked around in embarrassment, and said with a smile on his face, "Yeah, Second Master Ying, you have to keep your voice down if you want to complain. You said you..."

"I'm afraid of his fart! My ancestors were born and died, and our ancestors entered the customs with the great grandfather and the Ninth Prince!" Yinger became louder, looking a little crazy: "I followed to Hailanpao and fought a battle, almost I didn’t lose my life, and now I go to the military to pay my salary. I didn’t realize that I wouldn’t give it up if I died, and said that I’m a deserter, so I’ll be fine if I don’t go to prison. I’m going to call his grandma a grandson!”

"Are you saying that this is going to let our uncle live! No, men will go to the leader of our banner tomorrow to justify it. We men can't live this life!"

A few people not far from the next door raised their eyes to glance at the movement here, said nothing, and then lowered their heads to drink tea and listen to books. When they turned around, a waist card was exposed at their waist, which vaguely read "Safety" Bureau" three words.On the stage over there, the storyteller had already mentioned that the Hailanpao pass was lost, and the Russians were beaten to pieces. The storyteller shook the burden non-stop, and the audience also sighed.

Someone from E here sneered, took a sip of tea and said, "Second Master Ying, they all say that you are a sensible person, but I really didn't see it. Hey, you and I belong to the red flag, and this is the red flag sitting in front of the prince. Isn’t it Prince Li, now that Prince Li is gone, who do you turn to? Can you enter the Forbidden City, or will you risk your life to hit the Jingyang Bell?”