In the West Flower Hall, the captain of the "Erigon" Zezile held a delicate and small tea cup and savored the bitter and astringent fresh green tea. Over the past year, he has slowly accepted and liked drinking tea. The reason is very simple. This green tea can effectively prevent scurvy. This has been verified. This time he led two warships to the Far East, and none of the crew sailors suffered from scurvy.

This time, he led two warships to Wusong under the order of King Louis Philippe. He not only watched the battle, but wanted to get a share of the pie and share the fruits of English victory in order to expand the Far East trade. However, when he arrived in Wusong, he realized that the situation seemed a bit complicated.

Fortunately, the Wusong official of the Qing Dynasty, that is, the big shopkeeper of Yuanqi, actually needed him to borrow the French warships to let the captured Elliot meet Metler of the Dinghai Fleet. It was from Elliot that he learned that the English fleet seemed to be in trouble. Not to mention anything else, the Yuanqi regiment was able to force Wusong's five thousand British troops to surrender in one battle, and the outcome of this battle was hard to say.

Of course he didn't want to go for a trip in vain, so he decided to contact the great shopkeeper Yuanqi with great power first, hoping to get along with everything. However, the young shopkeeper Yuanqi seemed a little cold to him. How could he find a way to improve the relationship between the two parties?

A personal guard came in, saluted and said fluently in English: "Sir, please come with me, sir."

Zejile sorted out his blue military uniform and walked outside the door to instruct the officer who was accompanying him, "Go back to the warship and ask someone to bring the two barrels of Bordeaux wine in the bottom cabin." After that, he followed up.

Yi Zhizu stood on the steps at the entrance of the study. When he saw Zejile strode, he showed a smile on his face. The middle-aged man with a thick beard gave him a feeling of not like an officer, but rather like a speculator. When the other party walked up to him, he stretched out his hand and snatched it a little, saying, "Thanks Captain Zejile for personally sending Mr. Elliot back to Wusong."

Zejile smiled enthusiastically and said, "Thanks to Mr. Yi for his trust in France."

After entering the house and sitting down, Yi Zhizu asked directly: "I really want to know what purpose is your country sending two warships to Wusong at this time?"

Seeing that he asked so directly, Zejile smiled and said, "I believe many countries will be interested in the war between the two empires of the East and the West. Didn't the United States also send five warships to Wusong?"

"The trade between France and Yuanqi has been in stable growth in the past two years, which is a good start." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "I hope to continue to maintain this good cooperative relationship with France and further develop, and strengthen cooperation in many fields such as economy, military, culture, and science and technology."

Zele was not interested in this kind of official words, but said politely: "I will surely convey Mr. Yi's wishes to His Majesty the King of our country."

"I am very clear about your mission and purpose." Yi Zhizu said in a deep voice: "I can let you complete your mission successfully. All the terms concluded by our country and England can enjoy equally. When signing the treaty, I can also allow you to attend as a representative of France."

After hearing this, Ze Jile couldn't help but feel excited and said quickly: "Your country is preparing to sign a treaty with England?"

"No matter how successful or lost this battle, both countries will eventually return to the negotiating table to sign a treaty and end the war with a decent amount." Yi Zhizu said with a smile, "If I were yours, I would be more interested in the surrender of the five thousand British troops in Wusong."

Zezile was extremely interested in this issue. After all, large-scale surrender of the British army was rare, especially when there were huge reinforcements to rescue him in a short period of time. However, no matter how he inquired, Elliot kept silent. After hearing this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed and hurriedly said, "May Mr. Yi reveal it?"

"It's very simple. We have a new musket in our hands." Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "A few days ago, outside Baoshan City, we had a thousand people against 1,500 British troops, and completely wiped out the British troops with zero casualties. With the origins of your country and England, I believe your country has a strong interest in this new musket."

One thousand people fought against one thousand five hundred, and all the opponent was wiped out by zero casualties! Zejile couldn't help but be stunned. This was too terrifying! No wonder Wusong's five thousand British troops chose to surrender! When he thought about it, he felt something was wrong again and immediately hesitated: "But did the British army send warships to ask for help after fighting with the army?"

"No," Yi Zhizu said first: "At first, the British army thought they could stand by Baoshan County to wait for assistance, but in addition to the new muskets, we also had a large number of artillery. The British army took the initiative to surrender when they discovered that we were able to capture Baoshan County within half a day."

Zejile has been paying close attention to Wu Song's situation. After thinking about it for a moment, he said, "Can I have the honor to observe your army's new muskets in person?"

After looking at him, Yi Quest said slowly: "In today's world, in terms of naval strength, France is the only one that can compete with England. We have new muskets, but we lack a strong enough navy. As for the performance of new muskets, we will naturally make detailed comparisons."

Jiangyin, Huashu Town.

Under the thick shade of trees at the east end of the town, in a temporary long shed, Jiangnan Admiral Chen Huacheng led the guerrilla Feng Yaozu and other generals to chat while waiting. After receiving a report from the fast horse, Yi Zhizu brought two battalions to Jiangyin. Chen Huacheng was overjoyed and regardless of his identity, he led a group of generals to welcome more than ten miles away.

It was midsummer and the weather was hot. Although it was already afternoon, the sun was still vicious. In the long shed, a group of military officials were neatly robed, and each of them was suffocating a big palm fan. Xu Zhiyuan, a gang general from Xuzhou, said: "This sun, if you drive dogs, you won't go out, and the Yuanqi team trains a hundred miles a day. This is really more annoying than a person!"

"What's this?" Feng Yaozu said: "You have never seen it. The routine training of Shanghai Yiyong every morning is a ten-mile long-distance race, let alone the Yuanqi group training. They all day long, except training! How can we compare to those of our masters and soldiers?"

"If you have money like Yuanqi, we can also train a strong army!" Chuansha Camp gang general urged Ji Rui loudly: "Damn, you only have that little salary per month. It would be strange if you don't make a mutiny day!"

"You guy?" Deputy General Cheng Baocheng curled his lips disdainfully, "The Eight Banners soldiers are worth a lot of money, Qingzhou soldiers and Jingzhou soldiers are all elite soldiers. What's wrong? In the battle of Zhenjiang, I was beaten by the British army. Look at the Yuanqi regiment training, I was beaten to surrender by the five thousand British troops."

"Hey hey hey, I heard that the Yuanqi Group in Changzhou has dozens of large and small cannons alone! It's also the kind with wheels, which can be pulled by horses."

"Everyone--, how many troops does Yuanqi regiment have? Wusong should have more than 2,000 people, right? He also brought one thousand people to support Jiangyin."

"Cough!" Chen Huacheng, who had originally squinted his eyes and heard the generals making jokes, coughed lightly, glanced at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "Don't talk nonsense all day long, think about how to kill more Yingyi in Jiangyin."

Before he finished speaking, a military officer heard a loud voice: "Here, come!"

Everyone quickly stood up and looked, and a group of figures appeared on the post road from afar. Chen Huacheng said in a deep voice: "Everyone is cheered up, don't let others laugh at me."

"Get together!" With the order, a group of officers and soldiers who were enjoying the cool air in the woods ran out one after another.

Yi Zhizu urged the horse to trot, and saw Chen Huacheng leading the way. He jumped off the horse after a dozen steps away, and laughed loudly, "We welcomed each other ten miles away, but I want to kill the boy."

"A great victory in Wusong, five thousand British prisoners were captured in one war. Even if I go out to meet thirty miles, I can afford to be content!" Chen Huacheng smiled and greeted the generals behind him one by one. The crowd could not help but greet him. After ordering the troops to rest on the spot, Yi Zhizu followed him into the long shed.

After filling two large glasses of water in a row, Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "Looking at me, the weather is too hot."

Chen Huacheng said: "This weather is marching urgently. Are you worried about Jiangning?"

"Yes." Yi Zhizu nodded and said, "If Zhenjiang is lost, the British fleet can drive straight into Jiangning. Time is rushed, and I am worried that Jiangning will lack troops."

After sighing, Chen Huachengcai said, "You don't have to worry too much. From Zhenjiang to Jiangning, the river surface is narrow, the water flows fast, and it is difficult to move. Even the canal ships that travel on this section of the river all year round often have accidents. The British ship is huge and has a heavy operation. It takes less than ten days to reach Jiangning.

Moreover, after the British army captured Zhenjiang, they did not set off immediately, but sent warships to Yangzhou and blackmailed 500,000 taels of redemption of the city. Yesterday, most of them set off for Jiangning."

"Five hundred thousand taels of redemption of the city fee?" Yi Zhizu said in surprise: "Yangzhou is really generous."

"Hmph." Chen Huacheng snorted coldly: "They were scared! The British army captured Zhenjiang, and the entire Zhenjiang city was almost razed to the ground."

Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "The Yangzhou officials and gentry are also wise. This business is cost-effective. Five hundred thousand taels of silver saved the entire Yangzhou city."

"It would be fine if it's 500,000 taels of redemption of the city fee." Chen Huacheng said angrily: "What's hateful is that Yangzhou provided a large amount of food and fresh meat, vegetables, vegetables and fruits to the British fleet! The walls and clear the wilderness will be destroyed."

If you want to say that such behavior should be condemned, but when you think about Zhenjiang's fate, Yi Zhizu was also depressed. After pondering for a moment, he said: "Zhenjiang is at a critical geography. Can the British army send troops to garrison?"

"Textending to recover Zhenjiang? That's great!" Chen Huacheng smiled. In order to intercept the British fleet in Jiangyin, he collected a lot of ships in the canal, but the number was too large. He went down the canal and was easily noticed and suspected by the British army. He was struggling to ask Yuanqi's regiment to train troops or Senggelinqin to send troops. He didn't want Yi Zhizu to come to his door by himself. "Yesterday, the intelligence sent by Danyang said that the British army had more than 2,000 people in Zhenjiang, and more than 20 foreign ships."

"More than 2,000 people! That's really worth a fight!" Yi Zhizu asked, "Who is the general stationed in Danyang now?"

"Senggelinqin and Yang Fang." Chen Huacheng said: "The two gathered remaining soldiers in Danyang. I wonder if they would start?"

After pondering for a moment, Yi Zhizu said: "Quick Horse notify the monk king that Yuanqi's group will assist the monk king's troops to recover Zhenjiang, and I will rush to Danyang later."

After hearing this, the generals here looked envious. This was simply giving away credit. The five thousand British troops that Yuanqi regiment could fight in Wusong surrendered. What are the more than 2,000 people in Zhenjiang? What is this not giving away military achievements for nothing? This kid is really good at giving away favors. Senggelinqin can't be grateful!

Yi Zhizu was indeed intentionally giving Senggelinqin a great contribution. In one battle, the Yuanqi Group Training was too popular, and the overall contribution was given. In addition, after this battle, the Yuanqi Group Training also needed support from the court, and Senggelinqin was undoubtedly the best candidate.

At dusk, Yi Zhizu followed Chen Huacheng and his party back to Jiangyin County. The two camps he came with were camping in Huashu and rushed to Changzhou Prefecture to meet with the third regiment tomorrow.

At the welcoming banquet, facing the frequent toasting of the generals, Yi Shizuo did not dare to drink or drink happily. He always tasted it lightly. Seeing that he didn't drink much, Chen Huacheng took him back to the camp after the banquet.

After drinking a cup of tea, Yi Zhizu asked directly: "The military gate has not started to be deployed in Jiangyin yet?"

Chen Huacheng shook his head and said, "I am afraid of leaking news. I will wait a few more days. It will not be too late to deploy after the British fleet is far away from Zhenjiang, or after the regaining Zhenjiang." As he said, he paused, "Have you considered it? Even if we can intercept the British fleet, we lack enough artillery, and it is unlikely that it will cause a large enough blow to the British ship."

Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "Don't always count on me in the military gate. Wu Song can't draw artillery. The artillery equipped by Yuanqi regiment is land war artillery. It is less powerful when dealing with British ships. A regiment is arranged in Jiangyin, mainly to prevent the British army from landing."

Chen Huacheng carefully said, "If this is the case, Jiangyin will block the results, and the results will be unsatisfactory."

"Don't follow the military gate and complain." Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "Almost all the heavy artillery along the Yangtze River and along the canal have been transferred to Jiangyin. There are nearly 200 heavy artillery pieces, but the military gate still thinks there are too few?"

"The British fleet has nearly a hundred ships." Chen Huacheng said: "There are twenty-five warships alone, with six or seven hundred guns of all sizes and sizes. We only have more than one hundred guns, are there many?"

"Isn't there a fireboat?"

"That's not enough." Chen Huacheng said: "Do you think the Green Camp is all trained by Yuanqi regiment? Most soldiers have not fired two guns a year, and if the battle damage exceeds 20%, they will collapse."

"Set up a supervision team, and those who dare to flee without authorization will be killed on the spot!"

"You kid is really the master of leading troops. No wonder Yuanqi's team is so capable of fighting."

"Don't put gilds on the face of the kid in the military."

"I am ready to recover Zhenjiang. Can all the foreign ships anchored on the Zhenjiang River be stopped?"

"Is the military gate worried about being alerted?" Yi Zhizu pondered: "Wait two more days?"
Chapter completed!