Vol 13 Chapter 15: 1st generation strange man

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Laurent said:
"I went to BJ's consulate area in the past few days and spent some money to get a news channel. They have a special telegraph line, which is usually used to transmit emergency military information, because the United Kingdom has been paying attention to eastern Asia. Given the situation, the Prime Minister's residence attaches great importance to the containment of that polar bear."
"However, as Russia is getting weaker and weaker, this line is mostly idle, so it is used privately to spread some news. According to the channels here, the carriage that Li Gongzhang was riding was directly blocked. It was blown seven or eight meters high, and the people inside were smashed to pieces."
"However, Li Gongzhang had something to do temporarily, so he let his master go out in a car to have a secret conversation with others, so he escaped."
After Fang Linyan heard the news, he immediately frowned.
Laurent said after seeing Fang Linyan's expression:
"My lord, although Li Gongzhang made many stupid moves during the Sino-Japanese War, in fact, if he is alive, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Once he is really assassinated, his men and horses will immediately form a mess, fighting each other for power and gain. In this case, the situation will be It might even get worse!"
Fang Linyan nodded and said:
"According to my in-depth investigation, I found that the survival of Li Gongzhang had a greater impact on the Sino-Japanese War than Ito Hirobumi!"
"Because not only Japan wants the destruction of the Beiyang Fleet, but even the Qing government represented by Cixi is probably secretly longing for this in their hearts."
"For Cixi, the Han people can never be trusted. She can't control the Beiyang military power in her own hands. It's better to destroy it early. She invented the phrase "no family slaves."
Laurent said:
"Yes."
Fang Linyan Road:
"Among the goals I set before, there was the assassination of Ito Bowen. But now it seems that the other party should have tried his best to assassinate Li Gong Akira, but he still can't succeed, so the difficulty of assassinating Ito Bowen is the same. It's not going anywhere!"
Laurent said:
"When Ito Hirobumi died, the value reflected was mainly in the internal friction of the Japanese people. It had an impact on the outcome of the war on a macro level, but the intuitive impact might not be sufficient."
"Actually, I think it's best to act by chance. If it doesn't work, it's very effective to directly target the Japanese ships, or officials in key positions."
"I have already checked the relevant information, and there is no fire control system at this time, so the artillery is very dependent on the experience of the gunner, which requires live ammunition to be fed one by one. If a few ace gunners of the Japanese ship can't get on the ship, then the chances of winning the sea battle can be improved by at least 1 point."
Fang Linyan's eyes lit up after hearing this:
"You are right! The opinion you put forward coincides with what I just thought about!"
The two chatted for a while, and suddenly someone knocked on the door outside, and then they realized that it was running from the hall. The hall keeper usually greeted him and sent him to him. He has seen many big people before.
"Young Master Hu, there is a guest coming to worship!"
Fang Linyan took the greeting card. This thing is actually the business card of later generations. Then Fang Linyan took a closer look and immediately showed a smile. Knowing that his arrangement at the Sichuan Guild Hall had worked, he immediately stood up and said:
"I'll go meet him."
Laurent took a look at the invitation and found that it read:
Former Guangxi Academic Politics
Bingxu Division Scholars
Chinese Minister-Counselor to Britain, France, Italy and Belgium
Sichuan Fushun
Song Yuren worship!
This old man was not well-known in history, but he was also a hero for a while in the general environment at that time.
Not only that, but he actually lacked an opportunity in his life, which directly led to his final sullen death. If he really had this opportunity, then his name would definitely go down in history.
In the history that Fang Linyan learned, this man actually put forward a bold idea after the Sino-Japanese War: Surprisingly, turn defeat into victory!
To put it simply, he is also very clear that Japan is also at the end of the game at this time, and it is a battle of national fortunes, so the proposition he put forward is to directly attack the Japanese mainland.
Of course, everyone can talk about it. Many people have said similar big things, but they are just talking about it!
However, the execution of this dude is extremely strong, and he actually did it directly around this idea, and if it hadn't been for the intervention of the Cixi, he would have almost done it!
According to historical records of the time:
Song Gong conspired with the embassy counselor Yang Yizhi and the translator Wang Fenghao to purchase five warships and ten torpedo boats that the United Kingdom sold to Argentina and Chile, and recruited 2,000 Australian sailors to form a navy brigade under the name of an Australian businessman. The regiment, in the name of protecting merchant ships, headed north from the Philippines and attacked Nagasaki and Tokyo in Japan.
This plan may seem whimsical, but it also has a considerable degree of feasibility.
Because Australia is a British territory, the Western Chamber of Commerce had the right to recruit sailors to protect business travel. During the Sino-Japanese War, Australia was the closest to the South China Sea, which was quite shocking. Above, it is feasible.
Not only that, as soon as the cannon was fired, the gold was 10,000 taels, and Duke Song knew that it was impossible for this stupid court to take out the money, so don't even mention it!
At the time of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, the corrupt Qing court had already let the Hunan army raise its own salaries, and the imperial court would later issue an imperial decree to confirm the legitimacy.
So when he started the plan, he did not let the court pay a penny.
As a result, Song Yuren agreed with retired American Rear Admiral Jia Fushi, British Condictor Bank Manager Greenmill and others:
China and Condicit Bank contracted to borrow 2 million pounds and another 1 million pounds to pay for the purchase of the warships.
After a series of efforts, the purchased ships have been prepared with bullets and weapons, and fighters at all levels have been properly recruited to form a powerful navy, which is ready to be led by the former Beiyang Navy Admiral Lang Weili.
Look, Song Yuren, Song Gong, who started from scratch, can actually manage things to such an extent that he only needs to come out with a policy. Is this the equivalent of feeding rice directly to your mouth, and you can just open your mouth?
Song Gong's strong executive power, excellent operational research ability, and good vision can be seen!
However, at this juncture, the Treaty of Shimonoseki was officially signed at this time, and everything was immediately stopped by Cixi!
Just ask, if Song Yuren's plan is half a year ahead of schedule, or if Song can get an extra start-up fund, then this plan is very likely to be completed.
From the point of view of hindsight, such a surprise attacking the mainland of Japan is bound to cause great trouble and damage to it, because Japan in the Jiawu period was completely a stud, betting on the battle of the national fortune!
According to post-mortem analysis, even if the war dragged on for a year, the Japanese economy would automatically collapse.
At this time, there are still six or seven months before Song Yuren officially started planning in history. Fang Linyan is now trying to raise money for him, so that he will not start from scratch.
Fang Linyan's post before going to the Sichuan Guild Hall pointed out his own ideas straight to the point, saying that "Japan's wolf ambitions are obvious, and they will attack their homeland by surprise." If he can make the trip, he is willing to invest millions of cash!
Obviously, this idea must coincide with Song Yuren's idea, and Fang Linyan's family background also gave him a lot of points.
In those days, Hu Xueyan was famous as a businessman with a red top, but he was well-known throughout China, and his deeds of subsidizing Zuo Zongtang to pacify XJ were even more familiar and talked about.
Businessmen definitely want to be Hu Xueyan, but officials with a little ambition, why don't they want to be the national hero Zuo Zongtang?
If it is said that an unknown person needs to invest millions of cash, who will believe it!
Soon, Fang Linyan met this infamous figure in history. He was not tall, with thick eyebrows and wide mouth, and piercing eyes. He was not handsome in appearance, but he was considered reliable. a feeling of.
As soon as we meet and chat for a few words, we can feel that this person has a very strong personality charm, and can treat anyone with enthusiasm and trust.
There is a saying that there is not much speculation, but Fang Linyan came prepared this time, so it can be said that the two sides talked very quickly and eagerly. When it comes to the Japanese wolf ambitions, when they act like flies and dogs, they all gnash their teeth and resent it. , sighing at the festival.
This time, Song Yuren had something to do. He was just passing by, so he stopped by to see Fang Linyan, a junior who "speaks big words". I didn't expect that the afternoon would pass after this chat. For the banquet in the yamen, they have to stay and talk to Fang Linyan in Bingzhuye.
Soon, Fang Linyan sent Song Yuren out of the house directly.
When parting, Song Yuren also looked at Fang Linyan repeatedly, and then sighed:
"The ancients said, the three of you will not deceive me! Brother Hu is really different from the rumors. It seems that Duke Xueyan acted a little extreme back then, so he offended a lot of people, so he will take Brother Hu. It's so disgusting."
Fang Linyan's expression was really embarrassing at this time.
It's not that he is embarrassed that his reputation is "unbearable", to be honest, he didn't care about it at all, and his reputation can't be eaten! What's more, this is his own identity?
The most embarrassing thing is that Fang Linyan doesn't know how to answer the conversation at all... He feels aggrieved just thinking about it! Damn, everyone in the world knows that Lao Tzu has a bad reputation, but I don't know, is there any reason for this? Is there any king law?
And this legend is also, it's really nonsense! Dude now has + legend and is indeed famous, but it is notoriety/saucy! This is really heart-wrenching.
Fang Linyan couldn't possibly catch anyone and asked, "I'm the sixth of the Hu family, have you heard my name?" Just tell me what I did before!
If he did this, others might just think he was crazy.
After parting with Song Yuren, Fang Linyan blew a gust of wind outside, and his mood quickly calmed down.
After some in-depth discussions, Fang Linyan realized that it turned out that the situation was different from what he had grasped. At this time, Song Yuren's position at this time was already the Chinese minister to the four countries of Britain, France, Italy, and Belgium. He officially took office ten days ago, and now he is about to travel to Europe.
However, he had served as a counselor in London for a year before, and he was quite familiar with the situation there. When he came back this time, it was the Qing court who still wanted to ask him about the "mediation" of Britain, France and other powers with a compromise mentality. the possibility of Sino-Japanese relations.
Just when Fang Linyan was standing at the door of the hotel, thinking carefully about what was wrong with his plan, three people came out from the crowd next to him. The leader was the King of Swords Wu. He gave Fang Linyan a deep look. road:
"The one just now is Song Yuren, Master Song?"
Fang Linyan was stunned for a moment, but he immediately reacted. Historically, the Great Swordsman King Wu and Tan Sitong were friends. They could be called life-and-death brothers, and they could even go to prison for Tan Sitong! (Of course, Tan didn't leave in the end, thinking that all countries in the world would bleed for reforms, and he was willing to die for it), then Song Yuren, who was also a reformist, must have known it.
So, he nodded and said:
"Exactly."
Wang Wu was a little surprised and said:
"Master Song is upright and has a high vision, how can he be so close to you?"
As soon as Fang Linyan's heart moved, he immediately thought of something, and said to Wang Wu:
"There are a lot of people here, so it's inconvenient to go into details. Master Song and I had a secret conversation for a long time this afternoon. We were quite speculative, and we even forgot to eat. I've heard for a long time that the hot-boiled pork in the capital is a must. I don't know if I can invite you all Appreciate your face?"
Wang Wuwei hesitated and said:
"Okay, UU reading www.uukanshu.com The pickled cabbage and white meat from Lao Fu's house in front of UUkanshu.com is a must-have, let's go there and chat, Mr. Hu, you are new to BJ, so you can't let people say that the people in the capital don't understand. Courtesy, this is mine."
Fang Linyan didn't argue with him, he laughed and said:
"Okay, this meal will bother Fifth Master."
The place that Wang Wu, BJ's local snake took, is definitely not bad. It is said that this Laofu family has been open for more than 60 years. After three generations, the place is in a hutong. Some of them are good, although the environment is simple, it is clean and tidy.
[To tell the truth, recently I have been using Mimi to read and read books to keep up with updates, switch sources, and read aloud tones, which can be used by Android and Apple. 】
After sitting down, you can see that there are several pots of Xialan open outside the window. Although the pots for growing Xialan are all broken washbasins and rotten earthen pots, but because they are kept neatly and tidy, it gives people the feeling It's that kind of shabby orchid smell.
While talking, the boss came to serve the dishes. BJ's shabu-shabu is nothing more than a few things, copper pot, charcoal fire, fat and thin, red and white thin mutton, fresh green vegetables, leek flowers, and sesame sauce.
As long as the meat is fresh, the knife skill is good, and the ingredients are careful, then the taste is definitely not bad.
After three rounds of drinking, Fang Linyan opened the chat box without waiting for anyone to ask:
"Actually, when I communicated with Lord Song, we were talking about a very confidential matter. It wasn't me who boasted. There are not many people in the capital that I can talk about, but it's a coincidence today. Although Fifth Master You are here to trouble me, but you are really qualified to listen to me!" (To be continued)