late Qing Dynasty arrest

At dusk, the city gate of Tianjin was right in front of us. The city gate had already been closed. The arrival of Li Hongzhang made the city gate officials busy for a while.

The Governor's Xingyuan was in a hurry, Li Hongzhang received Chonghou, Li Guolou sat on the sidelines and watched, but he saw Chonghou castrated like an eggplant beaten by frost!Kneeling on the ground, a young man, crying like a child, he was wronged to death.Liu Jie, the county magistrate, caused trouble, but it should be blamed on him.

Liu Jie, the county magistrate of Tianjin, also knelt on the ground. He no longer had the courage to be the master for the people, and his official hat was gone. He looked at Li Hongzhang foolishly with tears in the corners of his eyes with a bloodless face.

Li Hongzhang put on a sullen face and said nothing. He couldn't imagine what it would be like when the day dawned. Warships from various countries would gather in Tianjin Port and Yantai. He couldn't help but shudder.

After understanding the ins and outs, Li Hongzhang reprimanded Yitong Chonghou and Liu Jie, asking them to commit crimes and make meritorious service, manage Tianjin's defense well, and restore Tianjin's law and order.He first sat in Tianjin, received the ministers from various countries who came to protest, negotiated patiently with the ministers of various countries, and truthfully reported what happened in Tianjin to the emperor, and listened to the orders issued by the Yamen of the Prime Minister's Office.

In the dead of night, the shouts on the street finally ceased to be heard, and there was a burning smell in the air. Li Guolou touched his nose and paced unhurriedly.

The bad news came one after another, and I felt chest tightness and shortness of breath.Exhausted, Li Hongzhang slumped on the grand teacher's chair, picked up the cooling teacup, put it down angrily, and scolded: "Where's the hot water!"

With a bang, the teacup was thrown on the ground by Li Hongzhang, startling Li Guolou, and fragments of the teacup splashed on his feet. Fortunately, the official boots were of good quality, and the fragments bounced off.

A servant ran in with a kettle to pour tea and water, and cleaned up the debris on the ground.Li Guolou walked to Li Hongzhang's side and said in a low voice: "Lord Zhongtang, misfortune and blessing are imminent. Either fall or seize the opportunity. It depends on which direction Master Zhongtang looks at this matter?"

"How do you say this?" Li Hongzhang knew that Li Guolou did not play cards according to common sense, so he had a unique opinion.

Li Guolou said in a low voice: "Master Zhongtang, we have our own faults in this matter. Foreigners are greedy, and if they don't punish our Qing Dynasty to death, they will join forces to make trouble. The empress dowagers of the two palaces in the Forbidden City must be terrified. If you die, you will be asked to sign a traitorous treaty with the foreigners that will humiliate the country, and then put the blame on you. As long as the contract is signed, the anger of the foreigners will be appeased. All the grievances of the people in the country will be directed at you, and they will call you a traitor. The Qingliu faction in the court will paint you as a clown, pour all the sewage on you, and join forces with the conservatives to impeach you. The two empress dowagers lost their cars and kept you handsome. They will definitely push you out to the public. When it's over, demotion and appointment is the best ending. You are in a bad situation now."

"Well;;;;;; how can I not know this truth, now I am being roasted on firewood. No matter what I do, some people will be dissatisfied. Where is the blessing!" Already visible. The post of "Minister of Beiyang Commerce and Affairs" is not human inside and out, and a weak country has no diplomacy. The Empress Dowager Cixi pushed him to the forefront, just to let him bear all the sins.

Li Guolou tapped lightly and said, "Isn't the message that the lower official handed over to Master Zhongtang, the dawn of light now? It's a rare opportunity. The strategy of long-distance friendship and short-term attack, and the strategy of combining horizontal and vertical, is the right time to negotiate. Inside, people are angry and injustice, gnashing their teeth and hating their lives. But as long as this contract is signed, only you will implement it, and no one can shake your position. Could it be possible to let the conservatives go to negotiate business with the Prussians?"

Li Hongzhang asked: "Guolou, you mean to let the Prussians act as middlemen to mediate this dispute, and then talk about cooperation in a legitimate way."

Li Guolou nodded and said, "As long as Lord Zhongtang thinks it's feasible, I will first deal with the Prussians, let the Prime Minister Bismarck make the decision, and the success depends on whether they are willing or not."

Li Hongzhang stood up from the grand teacher's chair, lowered his head in thought and said nothing, and walked back and forth with his hands behind his back. His generation betrayed countless national interests, just to let the Qing Dynasty breathe under the gunboats of Western powers.People in the world will only criticize the factions in power in the Qing Dynasty as weak and deceitful, and will not work hard to become stronger.But if it weren't for this, the Qing Empire would have been divided into several pieces by Western powers long ago, so how could there be any reason for its existence?To dance with wolves is to become a wolf, and one day you will become a vicious lion, devouring the insatiable wolf and eating foreigners alive.

After much deliberation, Li Hongzhang showed an approving expression, nodded and said: "Well, this plan is feasible. Guolou, go and write it down now, and I will also write the notebook, and hand it over to the Prime Minister's Office for Prince Gong's reference. Let's read it first. What did he say? If you can't even pass his test, then give up. If Prince Gong agrees, then hand over the paperwork, so that you will be safe step by step, and you will not be pushed to the cusp of the storm."

Li Guolou cupped his hands and said: "Master Zhongtang, don't let me board this thief ship. I still have so many errands. I should find someone else to use as a gun. If it is a court meeting, I will do my best. I will risk my life." I made a generous statement, and I hope Master Zhongtang will forgive me."

Li Hongzhang was furious, and scolded: "Li Guolou, there are people like you who shrink back when things come to an end. Write me a note now."

Li Guolou twitched the corners of his mouth in embarrassment, and he chose the next best thing, and said with a flat face: "Master Zhongtang, if you don't want to be an official, write it down first, and let someone else do the signature. Uncle! You have to be kind, this matter It has nothing to do with me, so there is no reason to cheat my grandson. I don't want to be an official in another place, and I can't let go of the errand at hand."

Li Hongzhang's face was unhappy, and he had a higher opinion of Li Guolou in his heart, he understood the principle of being wise and protecting himself, and he was unwilling to go into this troubled water.But how can the officer's thoughts be seen through by his subordinates, he still said with a stern face: "Well;;;;;; write it down first and then talk about it."

"Zha! Subordinate, let's write now." Li Guolou dragged his exhausted body to the office next to him. It was another sleepless night. Fortunately, the situation in the concession was calm, and his family was peaceful and peaceful. calm down.Stir the wick with tweezers, shake the light and shadow of the oil lamp, with a stalwart body, concentrate on picking up the pen, and draw up a notorious memorial - "The Qing Empire and the Prussian Empire Can Create the Future Together" will definitely rewrite history, and As a gunman, Li Guolou did not escape the criticism of the world, and was soon discovered by Ni Duan, because this excerpt was exactly the same as the excerpt that Li Guolou wrote to Li Hongzhang some time ago.Although "The Qing Empire and the Prussian Empire Can Create the Future Together" was submitted to the Prime Minister's Office for discussion in the name of the "little devil" Ding Richang, but the clues were still discovered by historians. Many years later, historians are still arguing about historical research. The great discovery made the world confused what is right and what is wrong?

The building of Tai Lai Hotel in the British Concession is located on Victoria Road, the main street of the British Concession in Tianjin. It was jointly built by the British Indian Taylor and the British Laidlaw, and was designed by the Belgian Yipin Company, with the Chinese initials of the investor’s name Named as the most upscale restaurant in Tianjin.The first joint-stock bank in the Qing Dynasty, "Please Come In Bank", is located on the left side of the Taylor Hotel building. The shining golden plaque "Please Come In Bank" hangs on the top floor of the Taylor Hotel building. The five-storey building overlooks all of Tianjin. architecture.

Although Tianjin had a curfew at this time and the concession was closed to the outside world, Li Guolou still entered the territory of the British Empire.Originally, Huang Yousheng, the general manager of the bank, was invited to open the door with great fanfare, but now he can only open in the deserted area, welcoming some old and new friends who were originally in the British Concession.The noon banquet was held in the restaurant on the second floor of the Taylor Hotel.

Li Guolou walked towards the Taylor's Hotel on Victoria Road, still thinking about the arrogant and domineering French Minister Luo Shuya, British Minister Wade, Russian Minister Buce, American Minister Williams and others.

During the negotiations with the seven countries, he attended every time as a non-voting observer, and sometimes served as an important interpreter. He had direct contact with the ministers of the seven countries.Even Admiral Burleigh, the French navy who clamored to razed Tianjin to the ground, had learned a lot.Slowly talk about the principle that peace is the most important thing will not change. Everyone is looking for a balance point. A weak country should accept humiliation. Even if he has various reasons, he has no chance to make use of his strengths.What can I say?Grasping the handles in the words of foreigners, or presenting the facts and reasoning?

The truth emerges from the guns and warships!Everything speaks of strength, and the Qing Dynasty will always accept the humiliating traitorous treaty.Li Hongzhang, the Minister of Commerce and Affairs of Beiyang, is waiting for the final reply from Bismarck, Prime Minister of the Prussian Empire. Whether Prussia is willing to be the mediator in the mediation of the "Tianjin Mission Case" is still unknown.

The West has a parliamentary system, and major state affairs must be passed through parliamentary resolutions. Therefore, Li Guolou is not afraid of the intimidation of the French navy admiral Burley. The history of man is gone forever.Admiral Boli of the French Navy was beaten by Li Guolou, and he stopped roaring immediately, and obediently listened to the instructions of French Minister Luo Shuya.

The depressed British Concession, the British army with live ammunition, and the mercenaries from Punjab, India, armed with long guns, Silla is densely packed at the main intersection of the streets.This is the land of the Qing Dynasty, which has long been occupied by foreigners, and he can only bow and take off his hat and smile to pay tribute.

"Mike! I thought you weren't coming!" Yelia rolled her eyes angrily, annoyed that Li Guolou didn't come on time.Congratulations on the opening, how can there be any reason why the owner does not come?

Li Guolou stepped forward quickly, stepped up the steps, and said, "Yelia, it looks like I'm going to fight now, I'm already amazed that I can walk through the blockade, and the British devils also know how powerful I am."

Yelia teased: "Your British devil is entertaining guests inside, do you want to take a look at what she is doing?"

Li Guolou smiled and said: "I'm already an old husband and wife. She can hook up with anyone. I have plenty of reserve players. Ah yo;;;;;;; Just kidding, I still want to live a few more years." During the speech Li Guolou caught Yelia's grasp, and the two smiled at each other. The French should continue to be friendly with the Qing people for generations.

Li Guolou stood on the stone steps in a suit, and together with his wife Yelia, greeted every distinguished guest who came to congratulate him. The raging Qing army and warships in the harbor did not affect his mood.Hundreds of warships from various countries are cruising in Tianjin Port, but as long as the foreigners do not arrive to fire the first shot, peace talks will continue.

Li Guolou took Yelia on his arm and entered the spacious please come in bank lobby. The European-style room is spacious on the ground floor, much higher than the Chinese-style building, and it is about two feet long. people's sight.Guests holding red wine were sitting on several leather sofas. Seeing Li Guolou and Yelia standing up politely, they introduced each other.

Several major shareholders of the bank, who have been invited to come in, have also sneaked into the British Concession. Li Jingyi, Zaiying, Bao and Yesenia are all chatting in the hall together. Everyone nodded slightly and greeted each other.Eldest brother Li Guoyun and brother-in-law Tan Guoxi took advantage of the golden opportunity to chat happily with high-ranking officials and dignitaries.

Xie Liya; Smith's elder brother Wright; Smith came to Shanghai to celebrate the opening of the bank.The establishment of Xie Liya Real Estate Company is a secret matter.Li Guolou lived in their home during his last years in London, England. The two sides hugged each other warmly and told about the past few years of parting.

Wright; Smith is a classmate of Li Guolou's university. The two met because of a fight, and Li Guolou was dismissed by the school because of the fight.Then Li Guolou moved out of the school and lived in Wright; Smith's house, that's how he and Xie Liya met.The two of them talked about the past without much embarrassment.Now Wright Smith is working at the British Legation in Shanghai as a translator.

Wright; Smith was his friend and brother-in-law, so he belonged to the British who could be bought. Li Guolou introduced Sheng Huaixuan to Wright, so that the two of them would be "closer and closer" in Shanghai in the future.The British came to the Qing Dynasty not to make a lot of money.What's more, the relationship between them is so close and shoulderless.