"As for how to deal with it--" Yi Zhizu took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Of course it was as the court wished."

As the court wished, Wu Changqing said in confusion: "Why do you still have to fulfill the court's wishes even though you know that the court is not at ease?"

"If the court does not satisfy its wish, Yuan Qi will have more trouble in the future." Yi Zhizu said with a smile and said with a sarcastic look: "The court has the court's plan, and we also have our plan. Shanghai, Yuan Qi is determined to win. With the identity of Shanghai, it is more conducive to Yuan Qi's big show in Shanghai."

After a slight pause, he continued: "Shanghai is not far from Guangzhou, less than a thousand nautical miles. It is a five-day voyage. Even if it is stationed in Shanghai, it can take into account Guangzhou. Moreover, Shanghai's development prospects are much greater than Guangzhou, and Yuanqi's center of gravity must gradually shift to Shanghai."

"Yuan Qi's center of gravity shifts to Shanghai?" Wu Bingjian's finger gently knocked on the chair rhythmically, "The court attaches much importance to Liangjiang than Guangdong. Since he is afraid of Yuan Qi, he will not let Yuan Qi develop vigorously in Shanghai."

"There is no need to worry about this." Yi Zhizu said in a relaxed tone: "Has Pinghu Gong not heard of the negotiation conditions proposed by the British army?"

Wu Bingjian really didn't know about this, so he couldn't help but look at Wu Changqing. Yi Zhizu met with Yi Lu and others in Macau in private. Wu Changqing was also present. He naturally knew the conditions proposed by the British. However, he believed that this matter had nothing to do with their Wu family. It was better to have less matters than to have more matters. He did not mention it to Wu Bingjian. When he saw the old man, he quickly recited the nine negotiation conditions one by one.

Article 8: Outsiders can open banks, factories, schools, and newspapers at ports. Wu Bingjian frowned and said, "Will the imperial court agree with these conditions? Will Shanghai become a trading port?"

"I have said it long ago." Yi Zhizu said: "As soon as the war breaks out, the British will inevitably propose to open an additional trading port. Guangzhou's one-way trading will become history, and the Thirteen Traders will also be disbanded. Shanghai has a unique geographical location and will inevitably be one of the additional trading ports. The younger generation must control Jiang Customs, not just to open the door to Liangjiang.

As for whether the court will agree, compared with the first three items, the court will definitely choose the next six items. Moreover, as the defeated party, the court does not have much room for bargaining."

Wu Changqing said: "Brother Zhizu intends to let Yuanqi develop in Shanghai under the name of foreign businessmen?"

Yi Zhizu nodded and said, "If you don't do this, the court will not have made Yuan Qi grow stronger. In recent years, if Yuan Qi had not made great contributions, actively increased the payment of taxes, and paid money and worked hard to solve the problems of the court, Yuan Qi would have been sealed off long ago. But if all the bank newspapers, factories, companies, schools, etc. were placed under the names of foreigners, the court would have to sit idly by the war."

Wu Bingjian was very clear about the protection of private property in European countries and immediately said, "Yes, if you are content, you can let go of your hands and feet. But can this battle be fought? Will the court lose very ugly when fighting?"

"The court will definitely not agree with these three items of cede land, compensate for tobacco prices, and compensate for military expenses." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "If you cannot satisfy your desires, the British army will definitely start a war. If you start a war, the Qing Dynasty will be defeated! This is beyond doubt."

Wu Bingjian looked at him without saying a word for a long time. He remembered it very clearly. When Yuanqi Bank and Xiguan Newspaper were preparing to build, Yi Zhizu proposed to let Citi merchants invest. It seemed that the other party had already planned this aspect. From the beginning, this kid played a big game of chess. He walked step by step until now, and he could finally see the general outline of the chess game. It was so scheming!

After a while, he spoke, "How do you plan to learn from Yuanqi Group? Don't hide it."

"I know I can't hide it from the Pinghu Gong." Yi Zhizu said: "All five thousand elite soldiers were brought to Shanghai."

Wu Bingjian said in a deep voice: "What about Guangzhou?"

Yi Zhizu smiled and looked at Wu Changqing, smiling without saying a word. Wu Changqing was stunned for a moment before he suddenly realized and said in disbelief: "Brother Zhizu had already taken this into consideration when he returned the 6,000 prisoners of war in the British Yi?" Seeing Wu Bingjian staring at him with confusion, he quickly explained: "When he returned the 6,000 prisoners of war, Zhizu had agreed with the British army that if the British army attacked Guangzhou, they would not infringe on all industries under Yuan Qi's name and all trades in the merchants."

Wu Bingjian said worriedly: "The British are capricious, can they believe their promises?"

"This agreement alone will naturally not make people feel at ease." Yi Zhizu said: "But if there are interests, you can feel at ease."

"What benefits?"

"Of course it's business." Yi Zhizu smiled and said: "English is the country with the highest industrial level in the world today. If Yuanqi wants to vigorously develop industry, it will not avoid cooperation with England. For example, railway construction, bridge construction, machinery manufacturing, metallurgy and smelting can all cooperate with England. Railway construction alone is enough to drive the recovery of English steel industry. Can they not protect Yuanqi's industry?"

Wu Changqing said, "Will the Yuanqi team train 5,000 elite troops to go to Shanghai? Will it not start a head-on battle with England?"

"This is not what we should consider." Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "Whether to practice head-on combat with the Yuanqi regiment, the British army should have a headache about this problem. I only have one attitude. If I dare to come, I dare to fight. We are the army, and it is impossible for us to take the initiative to fight him."

Wu Bingjian smiled rare and said, "The court's abacus was not very content."

It was already late at night when the Clippers left the Wu family's private waterway. Xiao Liuzi tentatively said, "Young Master, are you going back to Xiguan?"

Yi Zhizu lit a cigar, took a slow sip, and then said, "Go to Rongqingyuan."

The clutch turned around and headed to the flower field and entered the waterway in the backyard of Rongqingyuan. Xiao Liuzi was familiar with the passage and hung a string of red lanterns composed of five lanterns on the bow of the boat. At night, you can see them from afar.

In Rongqing Garden, in the backyard, Su Mengdie, who had already fallen asleep, heard that Yishisu's ship was coming, and couldn't help but be stunned and asked, "Isn't you right?"

The maid Daiqing hurriedly said, "There is no mistake, I don't believe it either, so I went and took a look."

Su Mengdie didn't dare to hesitate. She sat up and said, "What are you doing in a daze? Hurry up and help me dress up, and instructed the kitchen to get some late-night snacks."

When the boat was docking at the dock, a few lanterns were coming. When the lanterns arrived, Yi Zhizu walked slowly to the shore. Su Mengdie hurriedly squatted down to salute and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that Sanlang would come here again at this time."

Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "I didn't expect that as soon as I came back from the capital, I would come to Die'er's place first."

Su Mengdie guessed that he might have come by the Wu Family Garden, but he didn't point it out and laughed softly, "Sanlang likes to surprise me."

Yi Zhizu came to Rongqing Garden not only to miss Su Mengdie, but to find out if there was any movement in the Tiandihui during this period. The British army has launched a large increase in troops. Are the Tiandihui continuing to wait and see? Or are you going to mess up the water? Or just act as a front pawn? He is now the Shanghai Daotai. As soon as the national debt matter is over, he will go to Shanghai to take office. Naturally, he must figure out the movements of the Tiandihui, and at least have a clear understanding of the heart.

Guangzhou, Yuehua Academy, the imperial envoy.

It was late at night and the study was still brightly lit. Qi Shan was writing a quick letter at his desk and drafted a note for Daoguang. The imperial envoy arrived, revealing him the most basic requirement for the negotiations with the British and British - the place was not given in size, and the cigarette price was not allowed. However, the last six points proposed by the British and British were not mentioned, which made him see a little hope in despair. What he feared most was that Daoguang completely denied, and there was nothing to negotiate with the negotiations. Since he did not mention them in the six points, he naturally did not object very much, so he had more room for maneuver in negotiations with the British and British.

Of course, what made him most pleased was that Yuan Qi successfully received 10 million national debts. Yi Zhizui also got Jiang Customs as he wished. He finally solved one of the two jobs in Guangzhou. If he could negotiate with the British again to resolve the war and join the military plane, it would be no suspense.

What made him a little dissatisfied was that Yi Zhizu returned to Guangzhou and did not come to see him, the imperial envoy who promoted his trip to the capital at the first time. He did not see anyone at the reception banquet of the imperial envoy, and he did not come to see him at night. There was no rule at all.

Yi Zhizu is not unaware of the rules. The next morning, when he entered the city, he went straight to the imperial envoy of Yuehua Academy. As soon as the post was handed in, the doorman took it in. When he entered the yard, he saw Qishan standing at the door. He quickly stepped forward and greeted him. Qishan said with a smile: "There is no need to be polite."

The two of them went into the house to sit down, and Qi Shan smiled and said, "This time I went to Beijing, I have benefited a lot from it."

Yi Zhizu bowed and said, "This time, all the adults in the department have made great efforts to promote it, and the subordinates are very grateful."

Qi Shan smiled and waved his hand, saying, "It's all about contentment of his own merit." As he said, he went straight to the topic, "It's contentment to enter Beijing, summoned three times in three days, and was extremely honorable and favored. It's really rare that the emperor summoned three times, but it's not all about inquiring about the national debt matters?"

"The emperor is extremely concerned about the situation in Guangzhou." Yi Zhizu certainly knew what he was concerned about. When he was about to meet Daoguang, he would describe everything related to the English negotiations in detail.

After listening carefully, Qishan finally understood why Daoguang did not mention the last six conditions proposed by the British. It turned out that according to international practice, this was not a harsh condition at all. After a little thought, he recalled and felt something was wrong. Since then, he was not a harsh condition, then he was not the focus of the negotiations. The focus was still on the first three, compensation for tobacco prices, military expenses, and cede land.
Chapter completed!