Hidden Dragon in Qing Dynasty

Ancient China had a famous governance saying, 'To rule over an entire country like cooking a small fish', and that was to be cautious. To be like cooking a small fish and not take risks, it would become a pot of boiling water.

This philosophy of governance was certainly reasonable, but in the period of Second Industrial Revolution's rapid development of science and technology, in the moment of huge change on Earth, his one-sided nature was evident.

This was an era where gamblers ran rampant, and countless races were trying everything they could to challenge the iron net of the British Empire. In order to expand the nation's living space, all the countries were racking their brains to use schemes and schemes to weaken their competitors.

For example, in the three great battles of the revival of the German Empire, basically every time, there would be a diplomatic gamble to make the opponent angry, make the opponent lose his reason, and then there would be the military adventure. The Franco-Prussian War was the most classic example. Bismark interfered with the Spanish royalty and angered Napoleon III, in exchange for France taking the initiative.

When the French started the war, Bismark quickly spread the news of nationalism inside the country, turning the whole of Germany into a mourning army.

War was a gamble, diplomacy was a gamble. The era where he lived his life behind closed doors was long gone. It was only because of this that countries needed very complex diplomacy to not suffer any losses. In an age of intersectionality, different peoples had to be tied together by the bonds of interest.

Xiao Letian's plan to borrow money for the war actually met with a lot of resistance, the largest of which came from his subordinates. These middle and upper echelons were all trying to find out what the rise of a people in the distant European Union had to do with China.

"Sir, you are not related to the United States at all, even if you suffer a small loss in the business world. After all, the United States has provided us with direct support, and just because ships of silver are being ships of silver, without the protection of the Pacific Navy, who can ship it out?"

"But what does this Prussia have to do with us? "You also said that it was a European landlocked country. Even the port has been sealed off by the British, so what potential can a country with no sea entrance have?"

"One million silver taels. That is a total of 2.5 million silver taels. From now on, you have to add another 1.5 million silver taels to the price every year for another three years …" Good heavens, he was going to send 5.5 million taels of silver to that Prussian? Giving them $13 million for four years? "You are wasting away …"

All the brothers began to denounce Xiao Letian for his wasteful actions, and even Fan Lian the shopkeeper did not do it, "Ah, this bastard's heart doesn't ache at all! You want my life! Even if you earn the majority of the money in the bank, don't forget that there are still quite a few people's shares in the bank, how can you be so arbitrary! "

After being criticized by his brothers for such a short period of time, Xiao Letian was unable to say anything.

This is the sorrow of the farming people, they only want to protect their own life and live it safe and sound. I don't owe you money, but you don't owe me money either.

Unlike Europeans, mercantilist Europeans see diplomacy as a business, and are adept at investing for the benefit of the future.

The enemy of the enemy is his friend, so what if the enemy does not have an obvious enemy? Then I'll spend money to help one up.

Wasn't the Russia investing a huge amount of money into Yaqub in Xinjiang? This mad military man from the Central Asia Han Empire had already taken control of a large portion of Xinjiang, and even now, the Qing Dynasty government still had not given him a chance to deal with him.

Then there was the October Revolution of the Soviet Union. Without the German Emperor's financial support, Lenin would not have been able to sustain such a huge revolution. Was this not the German Emperor's investment?

After World War I Germany, why did Hitler quickly restore the economy when he came to power? Without the financial support of the United States, it was impossible to even think about it.

Even the Marshall Plan after the Second World War wiped out Germany's World War reparations and added a large amount of investment in exchange for the miracle of the West German economy.

Xiao Letian rubbed his temples in pain. He really couldn't explain to his brothers what had happened in his previous life. An investment in war that could affect human beings from a young age, was not something these people who had been influenced by Confucianism could comprehend.

After a long while, Xiao Letian finally said slowly, "Brothers, you all should be clear that the current world is even more chaotic than the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period, no nation or nation can survive in this world in isolation. If the Chinese want to survive, no one can avoid being bullied.

"We can't close our doors and live our own lives. We have to take the initiative to participate in the change of the world. We have to find countless allies. Unhindered is our only choice …"

"Why did I choose America and Germany? Because I know that these two nations are important nations that will be able to shape the world in the future, and are places where countless new technologies will be born. Our investment of more than 10 million in Letian Firm is an astronomical amount, but in our nation, it is just a small and pitiful sum! "

Xiao Letian was a little excited, he stood up and went around the room, "We are helping the Qing Dynasty with her foolish foreign policy, we are asking for allies for China, we are forcing ourselves to engage in foreign policy, and thinking of ways to get more allies!"

"What's five million silver to Qing Dynasty? What the heck! It will be enough to sweep through the cracks in the bricks of the corrupt official's warehouse. If the Qing Dynasty is able to provide some moral support, or even millions of silver taels, during the process of the revival of the German Nationality, then the favor would be great … "

"Don't even mention it, just this bit of kindness is already enough to break the technical barrier created for us by the English and French. The German cannot pay the principal, they can use technology to pay. We can easily acquire all sorts of new and high technologies … "

"To tell you the truth, I have long had my eyes on a famous German gun, which is called a Mauser! This was a rifle that was even better than Spencer, the future king of the battlefield! And there's German shipbuilding technology, you can't even imagine how deep the industrial base is in Germany, his talent pool is something we wouldn't even dare to think about … "

"There's another piece of information that I haven't told you about. Just this year, Swedish scientist Nuo Beier officially landed in the German hamburger with his Nitroglycerin patented technology, and this kind of explosive will revolutionize the human industry and military. If China wants to obtain it, they have to think of a way to get it from the German hamburger …"

Xiao Letian took three or four deep breaths to finally calm his emotions. He regained his usual calm and said with an unquestionable tone.

"I know what you are thinking! Aren't you afraid that this money will go to waste? Aren't you afraid that the German will go back on his word? "I can tell you with certainty that this is impossible …"

"First of all, I believe in the credibility of the German people, a stubborn people who have very strict self-discipline and rarely do things that are perfidy... Furthermore, and also the most important point, we can help Germany, but we can also help their nemesis France. If Bismark dares to go back on his words, don't blame me for being rude … "

He understood all the secret war plans and national strategies in Germany. If Xiao Letian spread this to the outside, it would undoubtedly be a fatal blow to Germany. The shrewd Bismark would not place his national destiny at the edge of a cliff just because of this little money.

Xiao Letian's kindness had finally moved all of the elites under his command. They looked at each other and stood up almost at the same time. "Since sire wants to make a big bet, we can only follow suit and earn five million silver taels from him. Brothers, earn it for sire!"

At this time, Fan Lian also became excited, "Alright, alright, alright, alright, there's Lu Buwei who invests in mutated people, and now with Xiao Letian investing in Germany, since ancient times, investing in a country has always been a top business in the eyes of merchants. I don't believe that I won't be able to earn five million silver taels with Mister's great plan of making money. "Let's do it!"

With that thought in mind, Xiao Letian began to formulate a plan for three companies to enter Germany. "This time, I will dispatch three companies to Germany with Jonas. On the surface, they will be volunteers gathered by Jonas in the Ryukyu and China, but your identities will be the student soldier …"

"For the past half year, our new army has been popularizing English. I want to pick out three hundred foreign speakers to form three companies and escort Jonas back to Europe …"

"I will only give you two missions. One is to learn, the other is to establish your prestige …" to learn the advanced army tactics, command skills and applications of all kinds of new technologies that the Germany s have … "

Standing is very dangerous, I need all of you to think of ways to participate in this battle. In the Poo War s that are coming soon, let's show off the might of a Chinese, and fight until the entire European military has a whole new level of respect for us, letting them know just what kind of soldiers I, Xiao Letian, am leading!

These were the words Xiao Letian said while clenching his teeth. The ruthless killing intent behind it caused all the surrounding Veterans of the Hundred Wars to tremble.

"Three hundred lone troops, entering deep into the strange European continent, displaying our might in the chaotic war between foreigners! Hahaha … This is too satisfying, too interesting, how can I, Xiao Hexin, be missing from this battle! "

"And me, Sima Yun!"

"I, Luo Huo, am the first Fire Spear Battle Disciple of Master, if I do not go, who will I go?"

Xiao Letian was not aware that he had touched him, and his eyes suddenly reddened: "This mission will most likely kill us, I can only tell you one thing, even if our entire army is annihilated, it will not affect the might of our new army …" You will take away the largest remaining Xiao character flag, and when the remaining Xiao character flag rises... Just die there! "

"Suddenly, Xiao Letian's state of mind crumbled, and tears welled up in his eyes. I'm sorry, brothers, I'm really sorry … "Wuwuwu, we have no other choice …"

has already knelt down in front of all the powerful fighters on Earth. Now, all of the powerful warriors are looking down on us and calling us East Asian sickmen! We're using our lives to repay those bastards! "

"Maybe this adventure, maybe the sacrifice of our three hundred people, can intimidate those beasts in Europe and let them know that in the far east, the blood of that people has not been lost, and let them think twice before showing their fangs to us!"