Tuqing: My first love was Cixi

Chapter 156 Long live the Marshal! Chaos is coming! Supreme

These six thousand immigrants walked into Jiujiang City with uneasiness and uneasiness, and their eyes couldn't help but light up.

Of course, it's not because Jiujiang's urban construction is so good.

Although as a big city in the south of the Yangtze River, it is definitely very good. But in terms of prosperity, it cannot be compared with the capital city.

But the important thing is tidiness.

Cleaner than ever.

Also, the neat and straight new army.

Gorgeous military band.

As soon as these six thousand new immigrants entered the city, the "Welcome March" of the military band immediately sounded.

Then, more than two thousand new troops greeted him.

Banners were posted everywhere throughout the city.

"Welcome to our new immigrant brothers."

“When you come, you’re a family.”

"The handsome man is victorious."

Wait, wait, dozens or hundreds of pieces of content.

Six thousand people passed through the city gate one by one.

Everyone enjoyed the performance of the military band, and everyone was greeted by the new army with guns raised.

In their hometown, they all had no connections and were just helpers everywhere. How could they have experienced this kind of experience?

The whole person was suddenly confused.

Everyone suddenly felt light-headed.

After passing through the welcoming crowd, there is a whole row of tables.

Dozens of military doctors were sitting there neatly.

"Brothers, everyone should check their health and drink a bowl of herbal soup to reduce heat."

Next, 6,000 people lined up, and everyone had to undergo a basic physical examination.

Everyone has to drink a bowl of sweet and slightly bitter herbal soup.

Because of the large number of people, the physical examination steps cannot be too detailed, but the whole process still brought a strong mental impact to the new immigrants.

The feeling of being cared about, the feeling of being valued, is really good.

After checking the body.

Someone immediately guided them to the next place, where supplies were distributed intensively.

Basic living supplies.

This time they came to Jiujiang from the capital as quickly as possible, carrying only some dry food and one or two packages before they hit the road.

Therefore, the first batch of daily necessities will be distributed free of charge.

Thin quilt, two pieces of clothes, toothbrush, towel, etc., more than a dozen things.

"Sir, don't these cost money?" Lin Guangzu asked cautiously.

"Of course it doesn't cost money. Besides, I'm not an adult. I'm a soldier of the New Army."

Lin Guangzu asked: "Does that mean it will be deducted from the An family's money?"

"It's not buckled, it's just issued."

The six thousand immigrants were immediately shocked. After they received half of the money to settle down, they actually had no hope for the other half of the money to settle down. The government would definitely try every means to deduct it all.

But... after receiving basic living necessities, there is a place to receive money in front.

Each person received eighteen taels of silver. After signing and fingerprinting, the money was immediately in hand.

There are no conditions or difficulties.

Some people even try to give the person in charge two taels of silver. This is also an old rule of the government.

But the person in charge said in a trembling voice: "Brother, don't come to harm me, I will be beheaded."

Is there such a government?

Really giving out real money? Really sending something?

Who dares to believe it?

After receiving the money and supplies, the six thousand people were guided to the residential area.

"Six people per room, each with a bed and a box."

"Of course these are temporary. After three months, the houses will start to be sold. You are special and can buy a house at one-tenth the price."

"In these three months, you will collectively participate in literacy classes and learn to read and write."

"After three months, there will be an exam. Those with excellent scores can be assigned better positions and houses."

"For these three months of study, each person will receive a basic half salary per month, which is one to two to five cents."

"You must participate in all group activities."

"Next, I will be in charge of your area. There are ninety-six people in total. If you have anything, you can report to me."

"My name is Lin Zhiqiang!"

Then, he gave everyone a military salute with one arm.

After these battles, the New Army also suffered casualties, totaling more than 2,000 people.

Those who are seriously disabled cannot go to the battlefield and are all assigned to second-line work.

Lin Guangzong said in a trembling voice: "Sir, what do you mean by saying that with excellent performance, you can be assigned a better position?"

Lin Zhiqiang said: "That is to say, if you have studied and have special talents, you can become an official, as a manager of a farm or factory. In the future, you can also participate in higher education and become a formal official."

Lin Guangzong couldn't help but shudder. They just wanted to farm or work in the factory.

Didn’t you think that you might become an official?

You can even become an official.

"Sir, don't you have to take a merit test to become an official? Or do you have to spend money to buy an official position?" Lin Guangzong said tremblingly.

Lin Zhiqiang said: "It's different here."

"There is one thing that I can tell you. You should know that the Marshal raised money everywhere in order to set up a factory. Each of you spent all your savings to support the Marshal." Lin Zhiqiang said: "But the Marshal actually doesn't need it at all. There is no need to borrow money from your parents to sell your land. There are many people vying to give you money. As long as you sell all your official positions, as long as you pay the taxes for these three years, the seven million It’s only two pieces of silver, or even more.”

"The current ten million taels of silver are said to be borrowed by the Marshal, but as long as he sells all his official positions and all taxes to Shanxi businessmen, he will not need to bear this huge debt, but he is unwilling."

"Because this heavy tax burden will eventually fall on you and the people of Jiangxi. The people have suffered too much due to the war in these years. He is not willing to let the people suffer anymore."

"Now the imperial court is selling off officials and titles, so that ordinary people have no chance at all. Even a small official position must be sold. Therefore, many of you have actually studied, but there is no chance to get ahead. .”

"Despite the huge benefits, your Excellency just doesn't want to sell his official position. He just wants to keep these official positions, let you come forward, and let you take this position."

"You may be curious as to why the commander-in-chief borrowed ten million taels of silver? Because a large part of this money will be spent on you."

"Okay, everyone will gradually be able to see clearly in the future. Now take a good rest and eat together later."

After Lin Zhiqiang left.

The six people in the room were silent.

That state of being very excited, excited, but suddenly speechless.

Next, it’s a collective lunch.

The food was very good, at least it was something they would not bear to eat at home. Everyone was already prepared to eat branyan vegetables, but they ended up eating so well.

This...where did this come from to live a hard life?

Isn’t this falling into a honeypot?

"Brothers, since you haven't started a family yet, we all have to eat in the cafeteria."

"The first meal is free, but the rest will cost money. It will be very cheap if you have a good meal. It will definitely be better than what you eat at home."

"In addition, in the next three months, you will be studying in various ways, and you will be paid, one, two or five cents, as everyone knows. Everyone's salary will be calculated starting from today. At this time next month, Just start getting money."

"Of course, many brothers may not be willing to participate in studies. If they want freedom, they want to be landlords. That's no problem. In a few days, you can go see your fields and start farming directly."

"Even if you don't plan to farm it yourself, I will take you to see it. Where the field you bought is located, there will also be a special land deed for you."

The three Lin Guangzong brothers looked at each other and suddenly said, "Sir, I have something to say."

"Brother, please get up and speak."

Lin Guangzong said: "Your Majesty sold the land to us, so he didn't owe us anything. Now he arranges accommodation for us and distributes various things. Let us learn to read and put it in other places. We need to spend our own money. As a result, They also paid us salaries. We don’t feel comfortable taking this Anjia money, and I want to return it to the commander."

As soon as this was said, a few people responded.

"Yes, the commander-in-chief is so kind to us, how can we take the commander-in-chief's Anjia money? We have to return it to the commander-in-chief."

There must be some people here who are moved, but more people want to be active because they see the future.

Lin Li said: "I am very happy that everyone has this idea. But the system is the system. If this money is given to everyone, it belongs to everyone. There is no reason to take it back."

"Okay, let's eat!"

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"Zeng Guofan accepts the order!"

"The emperor's edict is carried out by heaven, and the national situation is difficult. Hubei cannot be without ministers for a day. Ding You has shown your filial piety in March. I have seized your love and restored him to his original position. I will take office immediately. I appreciate this!"

"I thank the Lord for your kindness, but I would never dare to follow it!"

Upon hearing this decree, Zeng Guofan breathed a long sigh of relief.

But we can't just accept it, we still have to go through the drama of three pushes and three rejections.

After the eunuch who announced the decree left, Hu Linyi walked out.

The two of them were silent.

After a long while, Hu Linyi said: "Who would have thought of this result?"

Zeng Guofan sighed: "Yes, who would have thought of that?"

Hu Linyi said: "In this case, I really admire this Su Yi. In order to run a factory and engage in foreign affairs, he did not hesitate to offend the emperor and cut off his own holy family."

After a while, Luo Bingzhang and Zuo Zongtang walked in.

Obviously, this is a very important matter, so these four big guys gathered together.

Hu Linyi said: "We are extremely worried. If we are facing a powerful enemy, we feel that after Su Yi gets the post of governor of Jiangxi, he will definitely use the Holy Family to squeeze us out. We are also worried that their monarchs and ministers will join forces to squeeze our power step by step. Space. I really didn’t expect that this Master Su Yi is really... ambitious."

"He knew clearly that running foreign affairs was against the emperor's will, but he still did it. He became the governor of Jiangxi, as if he was solely for the purpose of running factories and carrying out foreign affairs."

"This man is really amazing."

"But he can't do it. Now the world is in chaos, he has lost his holy family, and he can't be alone in Jiangxi. To run Western affairs and factories, you must have the support of foreigners, to be precise, the support of the British. But Ye Mingchen is tough The excess has completely offended the British. The British and the Qing Dynasty are about to fall out, and there is no way they will support Su Yi in setting up a factory."

"This time when Su Yi left Beijing, the emperor's inscription was delivered an hour and a half late. As a result, Su Yi left the capital early. By the time Zenglu sent the emperor's inscription to Su Yi's home, Su Yi had already left, not even a single person. He didn't even wait for half an hour. Afterwards, the emperor was so angry that he smashed a jade Ruyi."

Zuo Zongtang said: "It is said that Zeng Disheng has a stiff neck. Now it seems that Su Yi's neck is even tougher than yours."

Luo Bingzhang said: "Why? It doesn't make sense. In order to set up a factory, you even don't want the holy family? The gain outweighs the loss. We don't get this thing, but he abandons it like a pair of worn shoes."

"Shen Baozhen was summoned alone by the emperor. This matter has also spread in the capital. Let's see if Shen Baozhen will betray Su Yi again and become a slave of the third surname."

Hu Linyi said: "Three adults, we are gathering this time to discuss a key issue."

"How will you get along with Su Yi next?"

"Fighting for the enemy? Or should we keep our distance from the river?"

This is the core reason why the four giants met this time.

This is also related to the future direction of Hunan Army and Su Yi's relationship.

However...at this moment, someone rushed in.

"Four adults, Su Yi... Su Yi is here."

The four of them were stunned. What was Su Yi doing at this time?

Immediately, Luo Bingzhang and Zuo Zongtang fled away, leaving only Zeng Guofan and Hu Linyi.

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After a while, Su Yi entered.

"Master Zeng, Master Hu!" Su Yi cupped his hands.

Hu Linyi stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, Hu Linyi, pays homage to Mr. Futai."

He was the chief envoy of Jiangxi, and Su Yi happened to be his chief officer.

However, the chief envoy is nominally an official subordinate to the governor, but in fact he is very independent and has great power.

In particular, Hu Linyi, the chief envoy, was given the unprecedented title of right minister of the Ministry of War. This basically does not exist. Generally, the title of governor is added to the rank of minister. What's more, the commander-in-chief of Ganzhen is Li Xubin.

Hu Linyi, the chief envoy, not only had political power, but also indirectly held military power.

Su Yi said: "Dong Di, has the emperor's decree come? There is really no day in Hubei without Mr. Zeng. It is reasonable for the emperor to seize his love."

Zeng Guofan bowed his hand.

Ordinarily, it should be said that during the period of observing filial piety, he felt extremely sad and had no intention of holding an official position.

But in front of Su Yi, he was unwilling to say such hypocritical words.

The reason why Zeng Guofan was able to seize love so quickly this time and get his official reinstatement was that the person he had to thank the most was Su Yi.

Because of the unhappiness between Su Yi and the emperor, the emperor felt it was necessary to let Zeng Guofan come back and suppress Su Yi a little.

Is it a balancing act?

Su Yi said: "Master Hu Linyi, you are the chief envoy and I am the governor. Especially since we both have military power in Jiangxi, we should fight to the death, but let me put it straight to the point, it is not necessary."

"I will focus on Jiujiang. My troops can be withdrawn from Nanchang and your Hunan army can be stationed."

"I can also give up the military affairs of Ganzhen Green Camp."

"I can also give up the government affairs in Jiangxi."

As soon as these words came out, Hu Linyi was completely stunned.

This...this is nothing to fight about.

Everything you want to fight for is thrown right at you, and you don’t want any of it.

"I want two things." Su Yi said.

Zeng Guofan said: "Please speak!"

Su Yi said: "As long as the land that my new army encircles is mine, it will be mine. I can tell you how much there is in total, 6.9 million acres!"

"These fertile fields used to belong to many powerful landowners. During the war, they fled to Suzhou and Shanghai. Now that Jiangxi has recovered, they will definitely come back and try to take away these fields."

"I need you, Hu Linyi, to stop all these troubles for me, whether you go on a killing spree or put them in jail. In short, I want all of these 6.9 million acres of land, and I don't want any trouble." , I just need you to hand over the complete field register to me."

Zeng Guofan said: "Then the second condition."

Su Yi said: "After the war, nine out of ten houses in Jiujiang Mansion are empty. I don't care what methods you use. In the next two years, you will get me 300,000 people, including 100,000 women, aged 16 to 4." Between ten years old.”

"There are 100,000 people left, 80% of whom are young and strong!"

"Whether we arrest him or rob him, no matter what we do, he will be sent to my Jiujiang Mansion."

Hu Linyi was shocked again when he heard this.

After a long while, he couldn't help but said: "Master Su Yi, why?"

Hu Linyi couldn't understand at all, what did Su Yi want to do?

The whole of Jiangxi belongs to you. After the war, there are still 10 million people.

How many official positions are there and how many taxes are there?

You don’t want any of these, but you only focus on Jiujiang?

And we have to immigrate 300,000 people from outside?

Of course they didn't know that what he wanted was to start from scratch, a pure economic experimental zone without any complications.

"In addition, I also need cattle, farm tools, seeds, etc. for six million acres of fertile land."

"You have to do it all for me."

These things, of course, come at astronomical prices.

but……

The Hunan Army has various ways to do it.

In exchange, Su Yi gave up most of the power of Jiangxi's state capitals, as well as most of the power of Ganzhen Green Camp.

The Hunan Army attached great importance to these things, but Su Yi discarded them like worn-out shoes.

What he wants is the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone.

Two or three years later, when the critical moment came, he, Su Yi, would directly make a big leap and enter the center.

Hu Linyi said: "Master Futai, can we discuss it for a few days?"

Su Yi said: "Of course."

Then he cupped his hands and said, "Farewell!"

Hu Linyi finally couldn't help but said: "Master Su Yi, you paid such a high price just to open so many factories? Is it all worth it?"

Yes!

Before the secret agreement was finalized, Su Yi had already paid a huge price.

It's a complete gamble. Is it worth it?

Ser Basari, for the sake of our common destiny, you must fight tooth and nail.

After Su Yi left, Zuo Zongtang came out and said slowly: "Su Yi is an amazing person!"

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Beijing!

"Six hundred miles urgent!"

"Six hundred miles urgent!"

"Great victory in Guangzhou, great victory in Guangzhou!"

In the Yangxin Hall, the emperor was overjoyed when he heard this and said, "Come in quickly."

The person who came to report this time was the staff of Ye Mingchen, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi.

"The Emperor is overjoyed. The British in Guangzhou have all retreated. All the British troops guarding the consulate have retreated!"

The emperor asked: "What's going on?"

"Some time ago, the Governor discovered that the merchant ship Yarrow had expired, so he sent troops to seize it. The British demanded its release, issued a threat of war, and asked the garrison of the Guangzhou Consulate to approach the Governor's Palace."

"Governor Ye argued with reason and immediately dispatched troops for confrontation. He also dispatched 20,000 to 30,000 troops from all over Guangdong and Guangxi to support Guangzhou one after another. Then he told the foreigners, if you want to fight, then fight!"

"Some people from the foreign lands made rude remarks and insulted the imperial court, which affected the emperor. Governor Ye immediately arrested and imprisoned the two of them."

"Our two armies faced off for more than ten days. Governor Ye sent more and more troops to Guangzhou, and eventually the foreign troops retreated in a hurry."

"Governor Ye ordered the foreign barbarians to withdraw their troops from Guangzhou, otherwise we will reserve the right to take any measures. Then our army pressed hard again. The foreign barbarian troops could not bear the pressure and had all withdrawn from Guangzhou and retreated to Changzhou. Hong Kong."

"Your Majesty, Su Yi negotiated with the British at that time, claiming that the British would withdraw their troops unconditionally, but they only withdrew part of their troops, but there were still hundreds of troops around the Guangzhou Consulate, and they did not really retreat. But this time, Governor Ye won the victory More thoroughly, all the British troops were withdrawn."

"If you can do it in Guangzhou, you can do it in Xiamen, and you can do this in other cities where British troops are stationed, forcing them all to withdraw. How can I allow the British to station troops when I am in heaven?"

The emperor was overjoyed when he heard this.

This is indeed a huge achievement, no less than when Su Yi asked the British to withdraw their troops.

Therefore, the emperor issued an order to completely reinstate Ye Mingchen to his official position, and wrote a gentle letter to encourage Ye Mingchen. As a celestial country, you must be tolerant. Since foreign barbarians are sensible, don't force them too much.

Next, the emperor publicly expressed his merits at the court meeting.

"Well done to Ye Mingchen. This is another diplomatic victory after Su Yi's talks with the British."

"Draft the decree to promote Ye Mingchen to the rank of first-class Viscount, and enjoy the beauty of his eyes."

In fact, ever since Ye Mingchen seized the merchant ship Yarrow, the emperor had been a little worried, lest Ye Mingchen's toughness would offend the British and send troops again.

As a result, after being tough for a while, the British did not send troops and instead withdrew their troops from Guangzhou.

Then, North Korea and China trumpeted this diplomatic victory.

But the meaning is self-evident.

The last time Su Yi asked the British to withdraw their troops unconditionally, now it seems that it was not that great.

Didn’t Governor Ye Mingchen do it too?

Even when the emperor and Concubine Yi were having dinner, they couldn't help but say something.

"Now it seems that Su Yi's credit for allowing the British to withdraw unconditionally was exaggerated. I have somewhat exaggerated my credit."

"He can do it, and so can Ye Mingchen."

"And the current new army, Su Yi is not here, Ronglu is also training well."

"This person must not think too highly of himself, as if the world cannot survive without him, otherwise he will make a fool of himself."

Concubine Yi on the side smiled but said nothing, feeling complicated.

The imperial court is celebrating here, but they have no idea that an unprecedented disaster is coming!

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London!

Bao Ling and Sir Basley finally met Prince Albert.

For this brief opportunity to meet, Basri used his few political resources in London.

The Queen's husband is considered the most important person in the entire British Empire royal family.

Her Majesty the Queen almost obeys his words and has such a strong spiritual attachment.

However, it was very unfortunate.

The prince was invited temporarily, and it was also an invitation to activities related to the French Empire.

Therefore, this meeting can only be cancelled.

And if this meeting is canceled, I don’t know when the next one will be.

Moreover, the time was too urgent, and Su Yi couldn't wait any longer.

Basia Li and Bao Ling couldn't wait any longer.

So, regardless of his gentlemanly manners, Basiali stopped directly in front of the prince's carriage.

For a moment, everyone was shocked.

This prince has always been kind.

But at this moment, faced with Bashar's rudeness, the prince's face suddenly turned cold.

"Two Sirs, I'm very sorry. I know what you think. Please forgive me for my incompetence."

"Is that Easterner's name Su Yi? He is a nobleman from the Qing Dynasty. I don't think it is necessary for the British Empire to cooperate with him."

"I have an event to attend and I'm going to be late, so I'm sorry!"

Then, Prince Albert was about to board the carriage, his face was very unhappy, and he planned to completely refuse the two people's requests to see him in the future.

If you miss this opportunity, you will never have another chance in the future.

Basharli begged: "Your Highness, please give me three minutes, just three minutes!"

Prince Albert took out his pocket watch and said, "Okay, just three minutes."

Ba Xiali took out a glass bottle from his arms and said: "Your Highness, Sir Su Yi, who is thousands of miles away, heard that you were suffering from some complex and mysterious illness, so he specially developed this magical medicine. Specialized in treating your illness, I traveled all the way back to London from the Qing Dynasty just to bring you this miraculous medicine, please accept it!"

As soon as these words came out, Prince Albert's expression changed slightly.

His illness was certainly not a secret and many people knew about it.

Not only the British Empire, but also famous doctors throughout Europe were helpless.

It's fine when I don't have an attack. I just have more diarrhea at most. And once the attack occurs, it is so painful that it is completely rolling on the bed, almost as painful as when a woman gives birth.

Moreover, this pain is becoming more and more frequent.

There is no cure at all.

Therefore, the prince's body became weaker and weaker.

Famous doctors all over the world are helpless, but a Qing aristocrat from an ignorant country thousands of miles away actually developed a so-called miracle drug?

Can he cure his weird illness?

This is not a fantasy.

Her Majesty the Queen even said that whoever can cure her husband's strange disease will be knighted.

Sir Basial begged: "Your Highness, please accept it and give it a try in the hope of eventuality? I beg you. For your health and for the sake of the British Empire!"

He held Su Yi's bottle of metronidazole high.

It was like raising the only political hope for himself, Bao Ling, and Su Yi.

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Note: This is the first update. I started writing it at six o'clock until now. It's a bit late. I'm very sorry.

I went to sleep for a few hours. I haven’t left the house for a month and a half. Today I have to go out for dinner with my wife.

Dear friends, do you still have monthly tickets? Can I give you some pastries?

(End of this chapter)