Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

At the beginning of 1915, the Indian government put forward the "Labor Service Plan" even more ambitiously.The plan generally includes: in 1915, the Indian region will provide 250 million laborers and 80 soldiers to the empire, and strive to pay 60 billion dragon coins in profits and taxes.This plan has caused complaints from the Chinese who have a special status in India. The sharp reduction of local labor has caused serious tension among workers in some factories, and children in their teens are unable to perform high-tech and high-strength jobs.

The emergence of the "labor service plan" has made them feel pressured.So they jointly submitted an application to the imperial government, requesting to reduce the number of laborers sent to the empire.After fully considering their request, the imperial government proposed a decision to reduce the number of laborers sent by 100 million after fully commending the Indian authorities.

The Indian authorities originally wanted to develop labor-intensive industries and revitalize the Indian economy through a large number of labor exports. At the same time, they also wanted to win the favor of the imperial government and enhance India's status in the Greater China Federation.After hearing the news of the reduction in the number of laborers, the authorities were a little depressed, but then the imperial government awarded him the "Imperial Service Medal, First Class," and the emperor asked the main officials of the authority to have dinner at the right time, which excited them again. , into the work with a hundredfold enthusiasm.

The train was not going very fast. Guan Xuqing sat comfortably on his seat, looking out the window at the rows of trees and houses passing by at high speed, as well as the black smoke constantly coming out of the factory. Now he was in a very comfortable mood, even Some proud.Although it is not entirely due to his own credit that the empire can develop to what it is now, he came to this world under his leadership after all. He has fulfilled one dream after another, for himself and for this country, even if one day he If you die suddenly, you can always leave your name in the history of the world.

"Your Majesty, I just received a telegram from the Ottoman Empire. The rebellion in Istanbul has begun and was quelled immediately." Zhao Bingjun came over and reported: "All the rebels have been captured and Kemal has been executed. , Prince Mahmoud was secretly sent back to China by Zheng Jiemin, and he is on his way now. When receiving the 19th Infantry Division of the Ottoman Empire, there was an armed conflict, but the situation has been brought under control. Now our situation in the Ottoman Empire is very good , Muhammad V and Minister of Military Affairs Enver have given us complete trust and reliance, and also agreed to join the Greater China Federation, and the power of the empire is gradually infiltrating there."

"A Turkish poet once used vivid language to vividly describe Turkey's geographical location and the shape of its land, 'Like a fierce horse, galloping from Asia, it crashed into the European continent.' This has fully explained Turkey The importance of the strategic location."

Feng Xianghua, who was sitting opposite Guan Xuqing, took a sip of tea and said, "It stretches across the Eurasian continent from east to west, and runs through the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea from north to south. Throughout the ages, it has been a battleground for military strategists, and its strategic position is very important. Stambul, which controls the entrance and exit of the Black Sea and the Sea of ​​Marmara, has always been a battleground for military strategists. This time the empire can control the Ottoman Empire. Those intelligence personnel and officers can say It’s a great achievement again!”

"Zhi'an, sit down and talk." Guan Xuqing waved his hand to Zhao Bingjun and said, "I remember that the Ottoman Empire used to be the Huns, right?"

Feng Xianghua smiled and said: "The birthplace of the Turks is the Altai Mountains in Xinjiang, China, which was called Turkic in history. In the 7th century, the Eastern and Western Turkic Khanates were successively destroyed by the Tang Dynasty. From the 8th to the 13th centuries, the Turks moved westward to Asia Minor. The Ottoman Empire was established at the beginning of the century, entered its heyday in the 14th and 15th centuries, expanded its territory to Europe, Asia, and Africa, and began to decline at the end of the 16th century. They were driven to the Western Regions by the Han and Tang Dynasties. From the perspective of historical origin, they have close ties with China , and even in a sense they are descendants of China.”

"Hanwu Emperor Liu Che and that Li Shimin are really good at driving them to such a good place." Guan Xuqing said a little unwillingly, and then a greedy expression appeared on his face: "Looking at it this way, the Ottoman Empire has grown from a historical point of view. From the point of view, it should also be China’s territory.”

Feng Xianghua saw the emperor's true thoughts at once, and he said with a smile: "The emperor means...to turn Turkey into a province of China? But according to my minister, the Ottoman Empire and Vietnam, Laos and other southern provinces The nature is different. The unique personality of the Turks themselves, the complex ethnic relations, and the interweaving of various forces are unlikely to become another province. According to Yichen, we should try our best to keep the decadent dynasty and let the power of the empire be there. Maximize it, and I will show it in the future."

The Will of the Empire Chapter 876 Dragon Travels Thousands of Miles

Guan Xuqing smiled and said: "I'm just talking casually. The empire has not yet established a foothold there. It's too early to talk about embezzlement. It may only take a month to occupy a country, but it may take 100 years to completely conquer it." It can’t be done. The territory of Asia is already huge, and I don’t think we can fully digest it in ten or twenty years.”

"It may only take a month to occupy a country, but it may take 100 years to completely conquer it." This moved both Feng Xianghua and Zhao Bingjun.For example, in India, the British colonists launched a colonial war against India a long time ago and controlled the whole of India, but they were still unable to conquer it for nearly 200 years.

Guan Xuqing, who is also an occupier, cleverly divided India into several vassal states, so that they would not care about resisting at all, but would only focus on competing with each other to expand their own interests. This move by the emperor is simply a stroke of magic.

"Britain didn't become powerful all at once." Guan Xuqing looked at their expressions and said with a half-smile: "We will enter Europe sooner or later. I have never considered what will happen after failure. I only think about how to digest the fruits of victory." In the Anglo-Saxon era, seven small countries fought there for 200 years, and now the "Empire on which the sun never sets" consists of England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. I don't believe that these countries are willing to be ruled by the United Kingdom. No one has territorial claims, and no one wants to be an independent country with complete autonomy in internal affairs and foreign affairs."

Feng Xianghua and Zhao Bingjun were taken aback by the emperor's words. The idea was too bold. The imperial army hadn't entered Europe yet, and the emperor was already thinking about how to carve up Britain.

"Britain's power is not as strong as before." Guan Xuqing said while looking out the window, "From the beginning of the 17th century, the London Company began to immigrate to North America and established the first colony of Virginia. A total of 18 colonies were established along the Atlantic coast; counting Africa and Asia, the area of ​​British colonies is 30 times that of its own land, so it can become a military power, capable of launching several wars at the same time, but now Asia has been included Without the "Great China Federation" system, without such a large colony in Asia that can provide unlimited human and material resources, I am very interested to see how long it can last."

"What is the Philippines going to do?" Feng Xianghua suddenly asked: "In the Greater China system, the only Asian country that has not been included in this system is the Philippines. At the time, the US Secretary of State Howe promised you to sell the Philippines to the Empire for 500 million US dollars. , but Hall’s lobbying work in the United States has not been smooth, and Hall’s promise has not been fulfilled until now. The issue of the Philippines is to fight or not to move for the time being?”

This question made Guan Xuqing think of Qiao Zhiyong who was far away in the United States. He lobbied around with a huge check, could he successfully persuade all walks of life in the United States to sell the Philippines to the empire?If he is willing to sell, then the price will have to be a factor to be considered, Guan Xuqing is absolutely unwilling to accept a price that is too high.In Guan Xuqing's global strategy, he is unwilling to go to war with the United States now, so he came up with the idea of ​​buying land, otherwise, with the powerful dragon army, he is fully capable of driving out all the Americans in the Philippines in the shortest possible time the sea.

In addition, due to inertial thinking, Guan Xuqing had some scruples deep down in his heart about the United States' strong industrial and war capabilities. If Guan Xuqing hadn't seized the historical opportunity and allowed the empire to reap the benefits of the two wars, China still doesn't know How far is it from the United States?Even so, the United States is still the latest country to join the war after China, and it is also the country that reaps the most benefits from the war after China.

Guan Xuqing's next strategy is to use a certain country in the Americas to contain the United States and become a pawn that makes it unable to develop with peace of mind, but he still has no idea how effective this pawn will be.

"We need to put some pressure on the United States. Qiao Zhiyong and Hao Er may not be able to succeed alone." Guan Xuqing said something to himself, and then asked Zhao Bingjun: "Zhi An, your Security Bureau is very familiar with the Philippines, you Tell me about the situation over there."

Zhao Bingjun calmed down and said: "We have started to develop local resistance forces a few years ago, and now the largest anti-American organization in the Philippines is the 'Philippine National Liberty Front'."Last year alone, we provided them with a total of 2 million dragon coins in funds and weapons through various channels. At present, this organization has 27000 armed personnel, 6 non-combatant members, and an estimated 200-300 sympathizers and supporters. As many as [-] million.The most critical problem now is that they lack effective training and high-level command personnel, so they have suffered several consecutive defeats in the contest with the US army. Currently, morale is not very high. We are considering sending military personnel to directly command the battle. "

Guan Xuqing nodded: "Send more people with actual combat experience, don't be like the Chinese officers in the Ottoman Empire, just send some who have just graduated from the military academy. For the Philippines, we are going to help others fight, isn't it? Go to train your own officers. In addition, I think we can increase our aid and try to let those fronts organize a big battle against the Americans in the first half of this year. I can tell you that Hao Er and Qiao Zhiyong are stepping up in the United States. Activities, to fight for the purchase of the Philippines, only if the Americans in the Philippines feel that they can no longer continue, can this matter be successful."

At this time, the train came to a slow stop, Guan Xuqing stretched his waist, and said, "Go, go down and take a look around, I'm really going to be exhausted in the past two days."

The train stopped at a small station near Mumbai, India. Zhao Bingjun, who was wearing casual clothes, jumped off the train first. After confirming that everything was safe at the station, the emperor and Feng Xianghua were invited out.No one here knows that the one who gets on and off the train is the supreme ruler of the empire, and no one knows that those who follow behind are all the influential figures of the empire. The people who come and go on the platform are at most looking at this seemingly mysterious train. After closing his eyes twice, he was still focused on the journey and the work at hand.

"Is it still a few days away from Chiang Kai-shek's place?" Guan Xuqing asked, and after getting an affirmative answer, he said, "Then let's spend the night here today. My back hurts from the train ride. Rest for a while, I'm afraid I'll collapse when I get to Chiang Kai-shek. We won't be staying on the train today, we'll find a quieter hotel to stay in, and it's time for lunch, and we'll have a drink or two later."

"Are you planning to spend the night here?" Zhao Bingjun, who usually doesn't talk much, suddenly asked strangely.

Guan Xuqing was also a little strange. According to his past habits, as soon as he said this, Zhao Bingjun would immediately start arranging the place for the night and checking the safety of the surrounding area. What happened today?

Zhao Bingjun muttered, "If you plan to spend the night here today, I'd like to ask for a few hours off."

"Our full-time king is actually going to ask for leave." Guan Xuqing laughed. Zhao Bingjun has never asked for leave since he became the director of the Imperial Security Bureau. It is rare to see him take a break even on holidays. Today is really the first time Once, Guan Xuqing said with a smile: "It's rare to see you ask for leave, go, but remember to come back tomorrow at the latest, otherwise the train won't wait for you."

"But your safety?" Zhao Bingjun said worriedly, then sighed: "Forget it, I won't ask for leave."

"No one here knows me, and besides, there are still Xianghua and the guards here. The railway from Beijing to Mumbai is all agents of your security bureau. Don't you feel relieved?" Guan Xuqing was very puzzled by Zhao Bingjun's performance today, but he did not He didn't show it: "This is in our country, who can harm us, go, from now until 8:[-] tomorrow morning, you don't have to be on duty."

After Zhao Bingjun left hesitantly, Guan Xuqing frowned. Zhao Bingjun's reaction was too abnormal today, which made him have to be vigilant. Although Zhao Bingjun has always been loyal, but in such an extraordinary period, no one can guarantee that he will not fail What happened, the Shanghai assassination incident that happened in the past still makes Guan Xuqing still have lingering fears.

"There is something wrong with Zhi'an today." Feng Xianghua also noticed it: "He speaks and does things hesitantly, which is nothing like the previous vigorous and resolute behavior."

"Dai Li." Guan Xuqing called Dai Li and said, "Send someone to follow your head to see where he went, and report to me immediately after finding out. I don't have any doubts about Zhi'an's loyalty, but I am worried about him. It would be dangerous for one to go out."

Since it was a private visit via Weibo service, Guan Xuqing did not alert the Indian authorities, but sent a dozen people to find a hotel that seemed to be fairly clean. After haggling with the owner for a long time, he finally reached an agreement on the price.However, from the owner to the staff of this hotel, seeing that these guests are stingy, they are probably not rich owners, and looking at their ordinary clothes, of course, they will not give them any good looks.Especially the two guys who led the way held their heads high and looked arrogant, which was much more impressive than Feng Xianghua, the most dignified top military officer.

When they were brought to their respective rooms, the two Indian Asan who looked down upon others stood silently at the door, looking at Guan Xuqing with cold eyes.Guan Xuqing looked at his whole body for a long time, but he didn't find anything wrong. After Feng Xianghua not far away made a gesture to him, he finally realized that he fumbled in his pockets for a long time, and finally found out. Two one-yuan dragon coins (dragon coins are commonly used in the Greater China Federation) were given to two guys respectively.

Unexpectedly, the expressions on the faces of these two guys were even more ugly. It seemed that they didn't care about the dollar at all, which made it difficult for Guan Xuqing. The situation had no choice but to ask Feng Xianghua for help with his eyes. Who knew that the other party also spread his hands, his expression seemed to be about to cry, which clearly meant that I didn't have it either. face wry smile.

ps: Sorry everyone, I forgot to wish everyone a happy Dragon Boat Festival yesterday!

The Will of the Empire Chapter 877 The Mysterious Security Chief

Fortunately, at this moment, the captain of the guard, Luo Ming, came over, stuffed a few large-value bills into the clerk's hands, and said, "Get some beautiful wine and food, don't bother me if you have nothing to do." The two asan snorted With a sound, he left resentfully.

"I said Xianghua, the two of us have lost face today." After the waiter brought the food and wine to leave, Guan Xuqing said with a smile: "An emperor of the empire, a supreme military officer of the empire, and the sum of his body is only two yuan. money."

Feng Xianghua also laughed: "I am afraid that many bad habits in the empire and even in Asia cannot be changed in the short term. I think that when the country becomes stronger, the quality of the people must also be improved. We have introduced many good things from Western countries over the years, but at the same time there are some bad things. Good things have also spread in, I think we must vigorously advocate the Greater China Federation to absorb the advanced civilizations of China and the West, and get rid of those dross."

"It's difficult. The more advanced the society is, the more disadvantages will inevitably be revealed. This cannot be corrected by one or two generations."

Guan Xuqing filled two cups with wine and said: "For example, dictatorship, this is the system left by China for thousands of years. Now I have the final decision whether it is military or political, but I will ascend to heaven sooner or later. At that time, he would not really be a "lifelong" monarch, but what about my successor? Whether his ability and prestige are enough to be an emperor is still unknown. What if he is a mediocre person? Where should he go? Perhaps he will still unconsciously go down the road of dictatorship. Under the current international situation, it is the best way for China to adopt dictatorship, but in a certain period in the future, this political situation is bound to change. become a stumbling block to China's progress."

Feng Xianghua was shocked that the emperor could say such a thing. In his mind, the leader of any regime hopes to expand the power in his hands without limit, whether it is in China or Europe.The emperor has always been a strange person, his thoughts are always different, who knows what is the deepest and most true thought in his mind?Perhaps the emperor was trying to test himself. Feng Xianghua, who had been experienced in the officialdom for a long time, knew that he must not express his thoughts freely at this time, so he just nodded, but kept silent.

Guan Xuqing smiled and said: "Actually, when I first became the throne, I really yearned for power infinitely. I longed to have power, and I longed to use the huge power in my hands to lead the empire forward. But now I suddenly feel that it is very tiring to take on the responsibility of a country. , which can almost overwhelm you at times."

"Your majesty, I think this is a kind of responsibility." Feng Xianghua thought for a long time before he said quietly: "This is the responsibility that history has entrusted to us, not only you, but also my ministers, as well as Bu Wu, Zhi'an, and Zi. Xiang and so on, history has given each of us the responsibility to bear, and since we have accepted this responsibility, no matter how difficult and dangerous the road is, we should go on without hesitation until the day we fall So far. Just like Li Hongzhang, he has walked his own path, he has fulfilled the responsibility that should be borne by himself, so he walks with peace of mind, but we have to continue."

"Yes, responsibility, we will continue." Guan Xuqing repeated his words: "Fate is really a wonderful thing. I don't know how God arranged it. It brought us together to create an era together. When I ascend to heaven, I hope to leave with a smile on my face."

While expressing emotion, the door was pushed open, and Dai Li walked in: "Your Majesty, Director Zhao has entered Mumbai University, and our people are watching him inside."

"Mumbai University?" Guan Xuqing frowned, then pushed the table away: "Let's go and have a look."

Dai Li got a car from nowhere, drove the emperor and Feng Xianghua for about half an hour, and arrived at the gate of Mumbai University. More than half of them came.

"This is a university, not a battlefield. What do you need so many agents for?" Guan Xuqing recognized at a glance that those disguised as shoe shiners and tea customers were all intelligence personnel, and said angrily, "Take them all away. Do not disturb students' studies."

Dai Li smiled and led the emperor into the gate of Mumbai University. After walking for a while, he came to a quiet grove, but was surprised to find that the two agents he had arranged were all knocked down to the ground. Looking back, Zhao Bingjun was standing coldly beside a tree, and behind him was a panic-looking Indian girl.

"Dai Li, the two people you arranged are not very good." Zhao Bingjun said coldly.

Dai Li smiled wryly, and let the two agents leave with bruised noses and swollen faces: "These two are considered old agents, but they still can't catch the eyes of the director. Doing this in front of you is simply playing tricks in front of Master Guan."

Then he lowered his voice and said to Zhao Bingjun: "The emperor has come."

Zhao Bingjun's complexion changed first, and then a relieved expression appeared on his face, as if the emperor's arrival was a kind of relief for him.