1850 American Gold Tycoon.

Chapter 285
"Rewards, there are many rewards!"

Since Emperor Xianfeng came to the throne, the Qing Dynasty has not been peaceful. There are aggressive Western powers such as Britain, France and Russia on the outside, and the Taiping Rebellion is in full swing inside. This uprising has intensified and swept across the southeast half of the wall.

At this time, the Qing Dynasty was already old and weak, and it was in a precarious situation. Pan Zhengwei's words can be said to have touched Emperor Xianfeng's heart.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your reward!"

The recipients hurriedly kowtowed to express their thanks, and even Walker, who didn't know why the emperor of the Qing Dynasty was so happy, imitated Pan Shicheng, Pan Zhengwei and others to verbally thank them.

"Your Majesty, the United States has paid tribute to a lot of interesting things this time. Why doesn't your Majesty take a step back and enjoy some Western scenery?"

Taking advantage of Emperor Xianfeng's excitement, Pan Zhengwei said hastily.

"I have always heard that there are many strange and ingenious things in the West, but I would like to see those strange things in the West." Emperor Xianfeng said.

After obtaining the permission of Emperor Xianfeng, the tribute from the United States was carried outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The tributes from the United States this time mainly include 1851 Dresser needle guns, [-] Walter M[-] rifles, [-] American cannons, a scaled-down version of the Pioneer train model, a walking beam steam engine, and some small objects. .

It can be said that the gun locomotive steam engine placed in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony at this time represents the highest level of American military industry and steam engine technology.

"This is a Western fast gun, fast and accurate, all Western soldiers are equipped with this weapon
This is a new western cannon, not only can it shoot far and fast, but it can also fire explosive bullets, which is extremely powerful.
This is a Western train, which can travel by itself without manpower, and travels very fast.
This is the steamship of the Westerners. It can travel without relying on the wind, and it can come and go freely no matter whether it is downstream or upstream." Pan Zhengwei and others introduced them one by one to Emperor Xianfeng.

"If my soldiers in the Qing Dynasty were equipped with these foreign guns and cannons, wouldn't the long hair in the south be pacified overnight?" The young Emperor Xianfeng looked at these tributes thoughtfully and said.

"The emperor is holy!" Pan Zhengwei said.

"Your Majesty, my country was built on horseback riding and archery in the Qing Dynasty. Horseback riding and archery is the foundation of the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty. The foundation of our ancestors must never be lost."

University scholar Su Shun saw that Emperor Xianfeng was interested in these foreign guns and cannons, so he hurried forward and said.

The rest of the Eight Banners dignitaries also echoed one after another, denouncing these foreign guns and cannons as heresy.Only Yixin remained silent.

"Your Majesty, this servant thinks that if my disciples from the Eight Banners all learn foreign guns, wouldn't they be useless?"

Seng Gelinqin beside Emperor Xianfeng said.

"Foreign guns are small and exquisite. If they flow into the hands of people with ulterior motives, they will cause endless harm. This foreign gun can be used."

Seng Gelinqin was very repulsed by foreign guns, but he still showed some interest in them.

As if the Eight Banners are not abolished now, Pan Zhengwei secretly slandered in his heart, but this is something that can only be understood and not brought to the table.Pan Zhengwei was really unhappy, so he had no choice but to keep these words in his stomach.

He is just an imperial businessman, and the monk king is now a favored minister. Not only is the holy family Zhenglong, but he is also a member of the Eight Banners. The status of the two in Emperor Xianfeng's heart can be said to be worlds apart.Pan Zhengwei is not stupid enough to offend Seng Gelinqin.

Seeing so many people disgusted with foreign guns and cannons, Emperor Xianfeng felt a little disappointed. Pan Zhengwei immediately asked people to start the model train to relieve Emperor Xianfeng.

Emperor Xianfeng found it very interesting to see the train start by itself, and asked, "What is the use of this thing in Western countries?"

"Reporting to your majesty, trains are used to carry goods and passengers in Western countries. Their transport capacity is greater than that of horse-drawn carriages, and their speed is faster than that of ships. It is very convenient." Pan Zhengwei introduced.

"If a railway can be built along the canal, no matter whether it is drought or flood, whether the canal is open or blocked, the grain, rice and tribute from the south can go directly to the capital through this road, unimpeded. The goods from Jiangning to the capital need only It can be reached in three or four days, which is very convenient."

Although the model train has been reduced to the size of a mule, the noise it makes when it is running is still very loud. It was the first time for these dignitaries and dignitaries of the Qing Dynasty to see the train, all of them showed a look of horror.

There were even a few Manchurians who turned their heads away instead of looking at the smoky train.

"Pan Zhengwei, you are just a businessman, how dare you deceive people and people's hearts with your lies in front of the Holy One!" Sai Shang'a, the chief military minister, immediately jumped out and reprimanded.

"The canal connecting the north and the south is the lifeblood of our Qing Dynasty. Millions of waterworkers depend on food and clothing. If the Raoshizi Railway is built, how can the millions of waterworkers make a living? If the waterworkers lose their livelihoods, the world will be in chaos!

And what kind of Laoshizi steam engine is this, hum!No manpower required!Without manpower, wouldn't the common people have nothing to do? If the common people have nothing to do, our Qing Dynasty will surely be ruined! "

After finishing speaking, Saishang gave a thousand slaps to Emperor Xianfeng: "Your Majesty! This servant begs the Emperor to kill Pan Zhengwei, a evil businessman with evil intentions, so as to correct people's hearts!"

"Your Majesty, spare your life! This minister has no such intentions, God can tell!" Pan Zhengwei's forehead immediately burst into cold sweat, and his back felt chills.

Pan Shicheng and Wu Yuanhua also hurriedly knelt down to confess their crimes. Walker on the side was stunned. He didn't know why these senior officials and emperors of the Qing Dynasty were still beaming inside the hall, but they became tense outside the hall.

"Your Majesty, today is an auspicious day for American envoys to pay tribute. Such a festive day is not suitable for using weapons."

Seeing this scene, Yi, who was standing beside Emperor Xianfeng, stepped forward to rescue Pan Zhengwei and others.

"Kneel down."

Emperor Xianfeng felt very disappointed, turned around and entered the Hall of Supreme Harmony with a gloomy face.

Walking out of the Forbidden City, Pan Zhengwei breathed a sigh of relief, his head was saved.

"Ting Yu, I think you've been in California for a long time, and your head is confused. What should we say and what should we not say have you forgotten?"

Pan Shicheng reprimanded Pan Zhengwei.

Their merchants in Guangzhou are just the money bags of the imperial court, and the money bags must have the awareness of money bags.

"Going to the United States and then returning to the Qing Dynasty, it seems like a lifetime away." Wu Yuanhua also said with emotion, "Ting Yu, you and I have lived for more than half of our lives, and we didn't realize what we had seen before Liang Yao, a younger generation. Yao lost the bet. This kid sees things right."

Wu Yuanhua recalled the bet he made with Liang Yao when he returned to the Qing Dynasty, and sighed in his heart for Liang Yao's foresight.

"What kind of young man is Liang Yao? This kid is smarter than the two of us combined. I wonder if this guy has become a smart guy." Pan Zhengwei said.

"I read "The Universal Mirror of All Nations" written by Liang Yao several times, and I gained a lot of insights. It is a miracle that someone in his twenties can write this book." Pan Shicheng said, coiling the walnuts in his hand.

"This guy should be in Japan now, but I don't know how he is doing in conquest of Japan. Last year I set up a plantation in Texas, but the local black slaves are very expensive. If I can capture some Japanese slaves in Japan and plant them in the plantation Cotton is fine."

After speaking, Wu Yuanhua asked Pan Shicheng and Pan Zhengwei.

"I don't know when you two will return to Guangzhou?"

(End of this chapter)