There is a lot of rain in Shanghai, and it enters the rainy season after summer. After the continuous plum rainy weather, it still has abundant rainfall. Yizhisu originally didn't like rain, but after five consecutive years of drought in the north, he was in a surprisingly good mood every time it rained.

On rainy days, there are few visitors, and it is easy to be content and leisurely. I hide in the lotus garden to cook tea and enjoy the rain. Chen Mengzhu has a good tea art and specially changed into a plain long skirt to cook tea for him.

Sitting on fragrant tea and listening to the sound of lotus leaves outside the window, Yi Zhizu unconsciously remembered the situation when he started Yuanqi. Time flies so fast. It has been more than 40 years before he knows it. He should be considered an egoist. Founding Yuanqi is not for the country and the people, nor does he want to change anything. He just hopes to repay the debts of the Yi family and hopes to live a better and more comfortable life.

But many things are uncontrollable. When you have no money, you just want to have money. After you have money, you want to have more money. When you have more money to a certain extent, you try every means to keep your wealth, just like Wu Bingjian back then.

After creating the Yuanqi Group Training, after tasting the taste of power, it is out of control. There is a saying that when you reach a certain level, you will inevitably take on some responsibilities unconsciously.

When Yuan Qi was very rich and powerful, with many soldiers and widespread generals, which was enough to change the current situation of the Qing Dynasty, he began to unconsciously take on the vanguard of the Qing Dynasty's reform, and then shoulder the banner of revitalizing the country and the nation. Of course, the purpose of better consolidating power and wealth is not ruled out.

Just as he was immersed in commemorating the past, a gentle stomping sound came from outside the door, and it was not alone. Looking up, he saw that it was Zhao Liewen and Yi Zhengxing, and said, "I actually found this place, it's not a trivial matter."

"The great shopkeeper is clear." Zhao Liewen stepped in and said, "Zaizhao sent a telegram from Lima, the capital of Peru. Chile was arrogant and rude, and had a tough attitude, and could not mediate. Now he has signed a protection treaty with the Polish and Mission countries, and begs to declare war on Chile directly." As he said that, he stepped forward and handed over the telegram.

After reading the telegram, Yi Zhizu pondered for a while before saying, "What do you think?"

Zhao Liewen glanced at Yi Zhengxing, "It's better to say it."

Yi Zhengxing was not polite and said straight: "The two wars in South Africa have established our country's status as a first-class military power, especially our navy, which can be said to have replaced England and become the new maritime overlord.

Chile and Britain have close ties with Britain and Geely, and we should be very clear about our country's military strength. Although Chile is the leader in South America, it is a world of difference with our country when it comes to military strength.

my country has a lot of investments in the Secret and Blossom countries, and has sent fleets to mediate to openly support the two countries. In this case, Chile is still arrogant and rude and has a strong attitude, which is quite intriguing.

I think there are only two possibilities. One is that Chile learned that our northwest rebellion was impossible to use troops in South America, so he was tough.

Furthermore, the British encouraged and incited Chile's provocation to test our country's reaction, otherwise Chile would not be so arrogant."

"The analysis is not without reason." Zhao Liewen continued: "Chile is an independent sovereign state after all, so it is naturally the supreme national interests. Our country sent a fleet to South America. Although it was suspected of showing off its military power, its purpose was to mediate.

Even if Chile does not accept mediation, it will not be arrogant and arrogant, and it will establish a strong enemy for itself. In addition, our country is one of Chile's main trading countries. In any case, Chile's reaction is very abnormal.

It is estimated that this is the British deliberately using Chile to test our country’s reaction, and the purpose is to the northwest.”

Yi Zhizu nodded. Normally, the Qing Dynasty would definitely try its best to avoid fighting on both sides. In the case of rebellion in the northwest, it would be impossible for the Qing Dynasty to go to war in South America at the same time. Especially in the northern part of the Qing Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty had just experienced a rare drought that lasted for five years on a large scale. At least in terms of financial resources, fighting on both sides was not allowed.

Seeing the two of them sitting down to discuss the matter, Chen Mengzhu quickly presented tea to them. After Yi Zhizu reached out to invite tea, he said slowly: "In view of the current situation in our country, we should indeed avoid going to war in South America, otherwise, the British will inevitably be suspicious."

"However, will this affect our country's international reputation?" Yi Zhengxing said: "In addition, our country's interests in South America may also be greatly damaged."

After taking a sip of tea, Zhao Liewen said slowly: "There is another thing that must be considered. If you are outside, you will not accept the order. Although Zaizhao has been in the navy in the past few years, he has not participated in the war. This time he finally led the fleet to South America, and he is afraid that he will do his best to fight a war."

Yi Zhizuo smiled and said that Zaizhao was the first among the Eight Banners children to enter the Nanyang Navy, but because of him, he was suspicious of the court. He was a naval admiral for a period of time, and then was idle at home for a long time. After the situation was clear, although he entered the East China Sea Fleet, he failed to participate in the two South African naval battles.

The new army attaches great importance to military merits, especially in the navy. Zai Zhao, as a senior general of the navy, has no military merits. He is also his brother-in-law who is easily content. He said that he would not be wronged by him if he wanted to fight a battle.

In fact, this time he asked Zai Zhao to lead a fleet to South America, which meant to make a contribution. The situation became like this again. If he had been telegrammed to avoid the war, Zai Zhao would really be able to disobey.

He was about to speak, and Yi Zhengxing said first: "In fact, South America is not impossible to start war."

Yi Zhizu was actually unwilling to avoid the war. The Qing Navy arrived in South America for the first time and returned in shame. He felt very frustrated and immediately looked at him and encouraged him: "Tell me, how can we watch the war without letting the British arise suspicion."

"Avoiding fighting on both sides is nothing more than three reasons." Yi Zhengxing said without rushingly: "On the one hand, it is financial support, on the other hand, it is military strength, and on the other hand, it is industrial strength.

Industrial strength can be put aside. No one will question this. my country's industrial strength is enough to support a long and large-scale war.

There is no problem with military strength. The northwest is a land war and South America is a naval war, so there is no problem of military strength tightness.

The main reason for the British, Chileans believe that our country will not fight on both sides is that the economy is financial resources. The severe drought in northern my country has just been alleviated and has fought a war with the European Union in South Africa. In terms of financial resources, it should not be able to support the battle on both sides.

However, one thing they ignored, in the World War South Africa, we seized numerous warships and sold them to Germany, as long as we spread the news...."
Chapter completed!