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Volume 2: The blue strands on the road to open up the mountains and forests Chapter 882: Multi-national Mediation (6)

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    The smoke of war in Tsarist Russia has subsided for a while, but an internal purge has ushered in. Countless people who did not follow the rules and turned over their belongings during looting and intercepted property privately were planted with trees together with the corpses in Tsarist Russia, which triggered  Li Hongzhang, the protagonist of this internal massacre, followed the European envoys on the barge bound for the capital with full hope.  ( From the Yellow River to the Grand Canal, in five days, I can meet Yang Laosan, who is now leading the Qing Dynasty. If what my mentor Zeng Disheng said is true, how can I find a job as the Minister of Rites this time?  Que'er. Who has made history in the past ten thousand years? He has been looking for a prince three thousand miles away. When he left the mountain and climbed to Aoding, when did he enter Fengchi? Sitting in the cabin, Li Hongzhang recalled the events of that year and his heroic words back then.  Wasn't it written for Yang Laosan? Entering Fengchi, ascending Aoding, becoming a prince, and writing a new history. Since Yang Laosan led his troops out of Yunnan, this journey was exactly what Li Hongzhang thought of using military power to gain a high position.  , holding the emperor's orders to the princes, Yang Laosan was prosperous all the way, but he was slow step by step. In the end, he could only commit himself to Yang Laosan and become a show-off minister of the Ministry of Rites in Europe for five days.  The envoys lamented the vastness of the Grand Canal project and the frequent ships coming and going, but Li Hongzhang felt a little dull in his heart. Li Hongzhang already knew about the undercurrents in the DPRK when he was in Anhui, but those people can only be regarded as clowns.  It's just that Yang Laosan has military power and millions of troops under his command. They want to bring down Yang Laosan with their words. These people are too naive. In today's world, Yang Laosan has mastered the general trend. If you go with it, you will live or if you go against it, you will die.  The earnest teachings from his mentor were still in his ears. Although he felt dissatisfied in his heart, Li Hongzhang had accepted his fate since he left the northwest. Thinking of his conversation with German Prime Minister Bismarck along the way, Li Hongzhang also knew the path Yang Laosan took.  That's right, only by dominating the world can the Qing Dynasty have a way out, otherwise it can only become a fish in the hands of the European powers. The Great Celestial Dynasty is a country of ethics, but the formation on the Tongzhou Pier is not what Li Hongzhang imagined.  It's so huge, a few officials from the Lifan Yuan, and a group of garrison troops from the capital can be considered as a welcoming team. How confident is it? In any case, Li Hongzhang is only one of the envoys in the Qing Dynasty.  People like Ke Qing watched the generals of the Northwest Army hand over the envoys to several officials from the Lifan Yuan, and then Li Hongzhang also stepped onto the Tongzhou Pier, wanting to have an equal conversation with the European envoys, Yang Laosan.  We still have to go. We found a bearer and a footman near the pier. After buying some gifts along the way, Li Hongzhang came to the residence of Yang Meng, the Duke of Hefei. "Hefei Li Hongzhang, please see me."  "Mr. Yang Guogong." A greeting note and a fifty-tael door sticker were handed to the concierge. This matter should have been handled by a servant, but Yang Laosan's mansion is different from other official mansions.  The third-grade official in front of the door, Yang Laosan's concierge, is no better than others. If he doesn't ask for an interview in person, he is afraid of being made trouble. "Hefei Li Hongzhang? Please leave the invitation and wait aside!" As the concierge of the Yang Mansion, he naturally knows about Li Hongzhang's invitation.  What's the point, but the money is so worth it! It's so stupid to get dozens of sticks for a few taels of silver! If the money handed over by this person exceeds fifty taels, it will be life-threatening!  After receiving the greeting card from Li Hongzhang, the porter handed it to the clerk behind him. The clerk had his own rules for whom the third master wanted to see. Not just anyone could come in to the Yang Mansion.  The door sticker was pushed back, and Li Hongzhang was a little surprised, but after thinking about it, he was relieved. Yang Laosan is the rule of the Qing Dynasty today, which is to eliminate corruption and kill redundant personnel. This man is merciless.  A door sticker worth ten taels is enough to kill someone.  "Hefei Li Hongzhang, enter the side hall and wait!" Not long ago, there was news from the concierge. Under the leadership of the servant, Li Hongzhang entered the side hall and waited. After scanning the surroundings, Yang Laosan's house was quite unique.  , seeking peace amidst the turmoil.  After the guests were seated in the side hall and drank several cups of good-tasting tea, a tall and tall man walked into the side hall. After a brief glance, Li Hongzhang shook his finger.  Strange people.  "Are you Li Hongzhang?" "Student Li Hongzhang pays homage to the father-in-law!" "Haha You have done well in your homework, so this etiquette is waived. I don't like this tone. Student? What's the explanation?" The arrival of Li Hongzhang relieved Yang Meng.  Since he was in dire straits in terms of diplomatic talents, Yang Meng naturally wanted to see him if he wanted to make the most of him.  There were many talented people in the Qing Dynasty, but there were not many talented people who could really make a name for themselves. Lin Laohu, Zeng Disheng, Zuo Jigao, Luo Bingzhang, Hu Linyi, Shen Baozhen, Feng Guifen, etc., only about a dozen or twenty  In terms of appearance, Li Hongzhang can be regarded as the person who broke the situation. In terms of effect,He is older than Zeng and Zuo.  "Hongzhang studied under Di Gong. According to Di Gong, he is half a master. Hongzhang is naturally considered a student. If he doesn't give up, he can call Hongzhang his cousin Shaoquan." Li Hongzhang is very good at building relationships. These words  From what Yang Meng heard, it was satisfactory, but since he was not a stranger, Yang Meng still wanted to investigate.  "Not bad! Along the way, you have also met the members of the European mission. Please tell me their reasons for coming!"  If you can't get on the stage, it's better to go straight and be free and easy than to act ugly!  Besides, when Yang Meng was in his current position, there was no need to compromise with Li Hongzhang.  "They came here, firstly, to protect Tsarist Russia, and secondly, to pursue their own interests." Yang Meng was straightforward, and Li Hongzhang was the same. In one sentence, the purpose of the European mission was made clear.  "Not bad! Can we get the benefits from Tsarist Russia?" "Difficult! But doable!" "Not bad! Where is the way?" "It's still benefits!" "How many countries benefit?" "It's nothing more than Britain, France and Germany!  "What about Tsarist Russia?" "Those who are in trouble can be slaughtered at will!" "What's the benefit? How do you deal with the attitude of Canada and America, the colony of Russia?"  "That the students don't know!" "That's pretty basic. What about the undercurrents in the country?" "The students don't know either!"  Li Hongzhang's forehead was already sweating.  Although he is older than Yang Laosan.  But facing Yang Laosan, the pressure on Li Hongzhang was also surprisingly high.  It seems that he still underestimated the man who secretly ruled the Qing Dynasty, Duke Yang. Yang Laosan must have real ability to reach this point. Li Hongzhang still thinks too little, is too shallow, and looks down on the world.  !  "Do you know anything about the new Mongolian kingdom?" After showing off his power, Yang Meng sat on the main seat and spoke as directly as ever.  Immediately we came to the key issue. The new Mongolian state was to balance the grievances of Europe. If Li Hongzhang had no opinion on this matter and just talked about some nonsense, then he, Li Hongzhang, could only use it temporarily.  .  "You know a thing or two! My master's plan is good, but it is not easy for European countries to accept it. Tsarist Russia has to start a war." In a few words, Li Hongzhang also roughly felt Yang Laosan's temper.  He directly commented on Yang Laosan's plan, but Yang Laosan didn't take it seriously.  The stone in Li Hongzhang's heart also dropped by three points.  "There is some opinion that the armistice is only temporary. European countries are planning to use naval battles to defeat us. The planning time for large-scale naval battles should be more than a year. Once the European navy approaches the sea, we are helpless! This matter,  What do you say? " Yang Meng did not hide some things and directly told the European mission's plan. If this matter is ignored, it will definitely come true next year or early next year.  "Is this happening? If so, we should learn from Europe and the United States in building a navy!" "It's too late! One year is not enough for us, ten years is still acceptable." "Then we can only give up conquering Tsarist Russia!" "  That¡¯s true, but I don¡¯t want to let go of Siberia in Tsarist Russia, and I don¡¯t want to let go of Alaska in the Americas. What do you think we should do?¡± ¡°If we postpone it for twenty years, this plan can be successful. Now,  There is no basis for success!" "I heard that England is the world's largest naval power, and the Qing Dynasty's close neighbor India is still at war with England, so we can only start with India. If you can help India, you can relax." "  This is good, it¡¯s already being done, is there anything else?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a humble student and I¡¯m at my wits¡¯ end!¡± ¡°It¡¯s really true, I¡¯ll let Ye Mingchen draw up the decree tomorrow, and you can be the Minister of Rites to handle the mediation¡± How could Li Hongzhang be like this?  His knowledge is already quite good, and his methods are sufficient. What is lacking is just some information, and what Yang Meng is most indispensable for is information. If these things are given to Li Hongzhang, I am afraid that the European envoys will scratch their heads.  .  "Sir, are you not going to participate in this matter?" "How do you say this?" "There are many people in the European mission, but England and France are arrogant, and the only one the students can contact is the German Chancellor Bismarck. This person will definitely become a success in time.  ¡±   "That's right! This mediation and negotiation with the envoys are just a show. The real outcome is the transaction between me and Britain, France and Germany. After the announcement tomorrow, you and this guild will meet with many outstanding people in Europe."  Come on! The real breaking point in the Tsarist Russia situation lies with Millikin. Millikin¡¯s Secretary of State Seward is coming soon. News from European and American countries will be sent to you later. Just rest in your house tonight!"  Mediation and negotiation are just games for politicians. Weak countries have no diplomacy. This is wrong. What really does not have diplomacy is strong ones. What weak countries need most is diplomatic means. Today¡¯s Qing Dynasty is already considered a strong country. There are some things.  There is no need to use diplomacy. The affairs of Tsarist Russia can be imposed on them. As for opinions, Yang Meng only cares about the opinions of Britain, France, Germany and the United States. If Tsarist Russia refuses to obey, prepare to be beaten!  "Congratulations, Sir!" It involved a foreign minister. Yang Meng solved it in half an hour with just a few words. This is the advantage of one word. He has great power and millions of troops. Today's Yang Meng's status is very delicate.  He doesn't need to care about anyone's opinion.  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!
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