Yi Zhizu did not expect Wang Ding to make this request. Compared with the meeting two years ago, Wang Ding seemed to have become much older and less energetic. Thinking that the other party was already 74 or 5 years old, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Perhaps he would never have a chance to meet again after leaving Beijing this time.

After pondering for a moment, he said: "In the battle of Jiangnan, the enemy started and ended up in a desperate situation. He hurriedly signed the Treaty of Jiangning with the British. I heard that the Zhongtang was quite dissatisfied with this?"

Hearing his question, Wang Ding slowly wiped his feet and put on his shoes, put on another coat and walked to the door and instructed his servants to leave the yard. Then he sat down opposite Yi Zhizu and said, "I haven't come for a few days, but I'm afraid I won't like it?"

Yi Zhizu smiled, "I am afraid of disappointing the middle hall."

"Lin Zexu wrote a memorial - "Learn from the barbarians to control the barbarians", I have read it and agreed." Wang Ding said slowly: "However, I am really dissatisfied with the Treaty of Jiangning."

After lit a cigar, Yi Zhizu said: "As early as when Yuan Qi was founded, I said that the Qing Dynasty is in a major change that has not been seen in three thousand years. This major change not only refers to the East and West pattern and the world pattern, but also refers to the entire human society, including political, economic, military, cultural and ideological fields.

When fighting with England, we should not only see England's military strength - the strong ships and cannons, but also the political, economic and cultural ideas hidden behind the strong ships and cannons."

Speaking of this, he paused, "It has been a year since the war with England. What does Zhongtang think about this war and the signing of the Treaty of Jiangning?"

Wang Ding was still thinking about the major change that had not been seen in three thousand years. After hearing the question, he said without hesitation: "Humiliation!"

"The views of the government and the country are probably similar." Yi Zhizu sighed lightly: "However, I feel grateful!"

"Great?" Wang Ding said in surprise: "Great for England to bring this rare and disgraceful humiliation to the Qing Dynasty that was rare in hundreds of years?"

"Know your shame and then you will be brave." Yi Zhizu said in a deep voice: "Without this war, the government and the country, officials, gentlemen and people will still be immersed in the dream of the great country of the Celestial Empire. If this war is delayed for another ten or twenty years, it will definitely not be the ideal result now!"

Wang Ding was speechless, "This result is still ideal?"

"It is indeed ideal!" Yi Zhizu nodded and said, "Now Western countries such as Britain, the United States, France, Germany, Italy and Russia are accelerating the industrial revolution, vigorously developing industries, actively developing military industries, and ship manufacturing. If this war is postponed for more than ten years, it will attract all powerful Western countries to participate in the war.

There are huge profits in trade between the East and the West, and the Qing Dynasty is rich and vast, with a population of 40 million. It is the world's largest commodity dumping market. All Western powers are drooling at the Qing Dynasty, which has weak military power. No one will let it go as long as there is a chance."

Wang Ding was speechless when he heard this. The Qing Dynasty was so anxious that it could only be fought by English. If five or six powerful countries joined forces to fight, the consequences would be unimaginable.

A ball of smoke slowly spewed out, Yi Zhisu continued: "The signing of the Treaty of Jiangning ended this war and stopped the possibility of infinite expansion and escalation of the war. The opening of the four trading ports provided a platform for the Qing Dynasty to fully understand the political, economic, military and cultural thoughts of the Western countries, and also provided an opportunity for the Qing Dynasty to develop industry rapidly.

This war won the Qing Dynasty a golden opportunity for 20 years, and gave the Qing Dynasty a chance to compete fairly with the Western countries. With the prosperity and abundant funds of the Qing Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty had a chance to catch up with other Western countries, catch up with the last wave of snatching colonies and dividing the world in time."

Snatching the colony, dividing the world? Still a wave? The last wave? Wang Ding was completely speechless and staring at him in a daze. He had known that this kid was very ambitious, but he didn't expect that he was so big that he would compete with Western countries for colonies and dividing the world. Does this kid really have the intention of being unjust? After a while, he muffled: "If you are not in your position, you will not do your own affairs."

Yi Zhizu was stunned, then reacted and chuckled: "Seizing the colony is to carry out economic plunder and open up the market. As Yuanqi's shopkeeper, he is naturally unwilling to miss this rare opportunity."

After hearing this, Wang Ding breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Tell me about your general idea."

After taking a sip of tea, Yi Zhizu said: "In general, it is to take the point to lead the whole. First, concentrate Yuanqi's financial, material and manpower in Guangzhou and Shanghai to develop industry, finance and military industry on a large scale, urging and supporting the imperial court to develop industry in Tianjin and Shanxi Piaohao in Taiyuan, and at the same time strengthen the navy as soon as possible to ensure that the Qing Dynasty has sufficient military strength to protect itself. Then, with these four places as the center, gradually drive the industry in this province and surrounding provinces.

Of course, railway construction is still needed during this period, and the navy will expand and plunder the surrounding vassal states. In this way, the results will be achieved in ten years and the results will be achieved in 20 years. By then, the financial crisis of the court will be completely eliminated. The development of industry, railways and the prosperity of commerce will bring huge income to the court, and even exceed the tax revenue of agriculture."

After hearing this, Wang Ding couldn't help but look slightly. The capital was originally a place where wealth was concentrated, and Shanxi Piaohao also had strong financial resources. He first developed the four places of Guangzhou, Shanghai, Tianjin and Taiyuan, and then led the surface with points. It can be said that he was step by step, without being anxious or impatient. In ten or twenty years, he could not see it no matter what.

After a while of silence, he said: "Can industrial and commercial taxes exceed the tax revenue of agriculture?"

"It is certain!" Yi Zhizu said with a firm tone: "It is certain. As I said below, we are in a major change that has not been seen in three thousand years. This is an era of rapid development in all aspects. We are turning from the agricultural era to the industrial era, from the plant era to the mineral era! Everything is the beginning!"

Wang Ding was confused when he heard this, and pondered for a moment before saying, "In this era, I can't see it at all, and it's getting late, so let's go back first."

Is it a very strange thing to expel the guest? Yi Zhi felt a little strange, but he thought Wang Ding was too old and was not energetic. Without thinking too much, he stood up and said goodbye.

After waiting for Yi Zhisu, Wang Ding whispered: "Come out."

As soon as he finished speaking, two people came out from behind the screen. Wang Ding pondered for a moment before saying, "Carry it out quickly."

Half an hour later, Wang Ding carefully read the sorted conversation record twice, lifted the pen several times and put it down again. After hesitating for several years, he still picked up the pen to smear the passage about seizing the colony and dividing the world, and then ordered: "Re-copy it."

After the morning court the next day, this conversation record appeared in Daoguang's hand. He looked carefully and thought silently for a long time before Daoguang looked at Wang Ding and asked, "What does Dingjiu think?"

Wang Ding said in a deep voice: "Thinking about the long term, meticulously and feasible."

"He had an afternoon in detail with Hou Yinchang, the owner of Wei's brand in Shanxi Piaohao, yesterday afternoon." Daoguang put down the note in his hand and said, "It's his real idea."

Wang Ding said in a muffled voice: "Easy contentment is a rare talent. I beg you to leave it in the capital, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Rites, and he is competent."

Daoguang stared at him for a while before sighing, saying, "I don't want to leave him in the capital, but I'm going to build the Nanyang Navy, but it's up to him. It's time to delay for two years." As he said that, he waved his hand and said, "Kneel down and rest."

Wang Ding bowed and left. Daoguang picked up the fold again and looked at it carefully. Then he took a secret fold box, put it in and locked it. Then he got up and walked to the window. He opened the window and looked at the scenery outside the window. However, his mind was over and over again. Twenty years of golden development, and major changes that had not been seen in three thousand years. Industrial and commercial taxes exceeded agricultural taxes, industrial and mineral ages.

After a while, he sighed. He was afraid that he would not have waited for that day if he had achieved results in the first ten years. However, it has to be said that the boy is indeed a rare talent. No one in the court has the long-term vision of his civil and military, nor has anyone with a comprehensive and thorough understanding of Western countries like him. In terms of economy, no one is more advanced. Perhaps, it is time to consider leaving him in the capital...

"Emperor." The eunuch in charge of the chief eunuch Cao Jinxi bowed in and reported: "Mu Zhang'a is delivering a sign outside to ask for a meeting."

"Let him come in." Daoba said without looking back.

Mu Zhanga quickly stepped in, and after seeing the ceremony, he said anxiously: "Emperor, Guangzhou and Shanghai are 800 miles in a hurry. The combined fleet of the United States and France is from Guangzhou and Shanghai to the north, with the goal of Tianjin."

Daoguang was stunned and hurriedly took the letter. The two letters were submitted by Governor Qi Shan, Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, and Qi Ying, Minister of Nanyang of Shanghai. The two countries of America and France each sent envoys and a fleet to form a joint fleet in Guangzhou, a total of 32 warships went north to Tianjin.

Putting down the memorial, he ordered in a deep voice: "Summon Yizhizhuo to meet him immediately." Cao Jinxi bowed and retreated before he looked at Mu Zhang'a and said: "The United States has not always had close contacts with Yuanqi, so how could it come to Tianjin with the French fleet?"

Mu Zhanga was also confused and hesitated a little, and then he said: "Last year, England and Geely invaded Wusong, and both countries sent warships to Wusong to watch the battle. I heard... Yi Zhizu met the generals of the warships of the two countries several times."

Daoguang didn't say anything, and carefully recalled the conversation with Yi Zhizu over the past few days. He had already guessed in his heart the intention of the two countries' joint fleet to come to Tianjin - to establish an equal diplomatic relationship. After Yi Zhizu enlightened, he no longer cared, but he would send a fleet to Tianjin at any time, which was full of threat, which made him extremely angry!

The capital is indeed too close to the sea, so we must strengthen Tianjin's defense as soon as possible! We must make the South China Sea Navy form a system and form a fleet as soon as possible! Daoguang made a secret decision in his heart that he could not allow Western warships to come and go freely in the Qing Dynasty. He would send fleets to Tianjin at any time. How could the Qing Dynasty have face?

Yi Zhizu hurried over. When he saw Mu Zhanga knelt aside, he was secretly surprised and quickly greeted him. Daoguang didn't say anything nonsense and handed over the note. After reading the note, Yi Zhizu felt relieved. The United States and France combined fleets came to Tianjin. This was what he deliberately asked last year, thinking that the two countries would strive to achieve equal trade rights like England and Geely.

After submitting the letter back, he spoke: "Report to the emperor, I met Rear General Lawrence Garni, commander of the American East India Fleet in Shanghai last year, and Zezile, captain of the French "Erigon".

Both of them were very jealous of the Treaty of Jiangning and were extremely hoped to imitate the same treaty signed by Britain and Geely and the Qing Dynasty. They believed that it was the most appropriate to use the treaty to determine the political and trade relations between the two countries. The sending of envoys this time should be to conclude a treaty."

After hearing this, Mu Zhang'a hurriedly said, "America, France is too bullying! How can the Treaty of Jiangning be signed lightly?"

Yi Zhizu hurriedly said: "What the United States and France want to sign a treaty is just to establish equal diplomatic relations and trade rights with the Qing Dynasty, and enjoy the same rights as Britain and Geely at trading ports, and will not require excessive demands such as cede land compensation. Moreover, the treaty signed by both sides is also a reciprocal treaty, and the Qing merchants also enjoy the same conditions at the ports of the two countries."

He could not hear excessive demands such as cede land compensation, and Mu Zhanga immediately shut up. He knew very well that negotiating with the Western envoys was an easy-to-be contented strength, and he didn't need to talk too much.

After pondering for a moment, Daoguang looked at Yi Zhizu and said, "I don't want the French and American fleets to stay in Tianjin for too long, nor do I allow the envoys of the two countries to enter Beijing. I will appoint you as the imperial envoy and go to Tianjin to negotiate with the two countries."

"I obey the order." Yi Zhizu said quickly, but in his heart, he cursed that the fleets of the two countries would not come sooner or later, but he came at one time, hoping that the fleets of the two countries would come to Tianjin to show off their military power.

Seeing Yi Shizuo, Daoguang said, "You stay, Mu Zhang'er kneel down."

After Mu Zhang'a left, Daoguang said: "You made a memorial to try the Yuanqi model in Shanxi and Zhili, because Shanxi produces high-quality coal and Shanxi merchants have strong funds, but there are other reasons?"

Why did you suddenly ask about something? Yi Zhizu felt nervous. Did Daoguang know about his conversation with Hou Yinchang and Wang Ding yesterday? After a change of thought, he hurriedly said: "Go back to the emperor, I am considering borrowing the strong funds of Shanxi merchants to build the railway."

This kid is making a plan? Daoguang was quite surprised and urged: "So let's talk."

"The difficulty of Jin Road is no less than that of Shu Road and Fujian Road. The construction cost of railways is extremely high, and the geographical location of Shanxi is extremely important." Yi Zhizu said carefully: "Once Shanxi builds the railway and the Beijing-Hangzhou Railway, it will be much easier to build a railway in Lanzhou, Xi'an and Lanzhou in the future, so that the northwest can be easily connected to the capital."

What he said was a bit messy, but Daoguang understood it. He planned to connect the northwest with the Central Plains by railway. He frowned slightly, "Is it for military considerations?"
Chapter completed!