To control the navy, you cannot be too hasty. Moreover, the court still needs to use Yi Zhizu to train a unique new army. Daoguang retracted his mind and said slowly: "Why didn't Yi Zhizu come when he enters Beijing this time?"

"Return to the Emperor." 23" Sushun replied quickly: "Water country is complacent, Yuan Qi is going to open a semicolon in Japan, and the military gate is eager to return to Guangzhou and Shanghai to dispatch personnel..." After a slight pause, he continued: "The military gate also brought a secret note with his subordinates." As he said that, he took out a note from the bag and presented it.

In addition to the Red Flag News, there are secret copies? Daoguang was a little surprised. He took the note and looked at the sealed paint, then took it apart. Yi Zhizu mainly said two things in the secret copies. One is to introduce in detail that Western countries have occasionally visited Japan and made demands for trade, but they were rejected and expelled by Japan. After the outbreak of the Qing-English War, Japan's attitude towards the West changed significantly, from being strongly expelled to allowing docking to replenish freshwater food and coal.

He then introduced the current situation of Japan and predicted that the shogunate's compensation for compensation would inevitably lead to dissatisfaction with local daimyos and may lead to civil unrest in Japan. Now the Qing Dynasty does not have enough strength to use the large-scale military force against Japan, so he can only use the shogunate to maintain the stability of Japan first to gain time.

It was later mentioned that a Marine Corps and a small fleet were stationed in Japan to prevent Western countries from getting involved in Japan and assist the shogunate in maintaining Japanese rule.

The second thing is to ask for money, the military expenditure of the south crusade against Annan and the east crusade against Japan, the construction funds of the two armies of Dinghai and Hongji, the budget expenditure of the navy to increase warships and weapons procurement...All of them are added, a total of ten million taels of silver.

At the end, it also mentioned the establishment of a gold standard. Yuan Qi was willing to exchange the gold and silver for 1 to 14 for the handover, and suggested that the court purchase the surplus silver for Shanxi Railway shares.

After reading this secret note, Daoguang was speechless and escorted this batch of gold to Beijing. It was just a matter of the process! Fourteen million taels of silver, the navy had to go 10 million with one stroke, and even the remaining four million were made! This was not intended to make the court save some money!

According to this analysis, it is indeed necessary to garrison troops in Japan, but the Qing Dynasty has never had a precedent for garrison troops in vassal states. If this matter is exposed, it will inevitably cause controversy. Moreover, the imperial court has nowhere to reach the garrison troops of the Japanese and cannot supervise them at all.

If the troops stationed in Japan are not allowed, once the Japanese are in chaos, the 2 million taels of gold will be difficult to receive, but that is 30 million taels of silver! Not to mention that the court will not be willing, nor will the navy be willing. How many warships can this silver be bought? Besides, Yuan Qi will not be willing. Once the Japanese are in chaos, how can Yuan Qi use paper money to plunder Japan's gold and silver? Moreover, letting Western countries get involved in Japan is not a good thing for the Qing Dynasty!

It is obviously not possible to not allow troops to be stationed in Japan! Daoguang sighed in his heart and could only start from the supervision aspect. Fortunately, the navy is not short of people now.

As for the money, Yi Zhizu had to give it to him. Although 10 million is a lot, the expenses for the expedition of Annan Japan must be paid. The Navy's construction of a military port and purchasing warships and weapons are also legitimate expenses. If it is not given, the Navy will soon become a private army of Yuanqi. In addition, the compensation received by the Navy in the future will not be paid. That kid will definitely do it, and the court will not have the face to ask for it!

On the other hand, Annan and Japan paid a lot of gold and silver. Even if they were all invested in the navy, it would be quite cost-effective. It would be equivalent to the court not spending money and getting a navy of great size for nothing. What's wrong with it?

Although he could figure it out, he spent it before the gold he got was heated. Daoguang still felt a pain in his heart, ten million taels of silver! This navy can make money, and it is not vague to spend money!

After glanced at the list of recommended merits attached to the subsequent list, Daoguang slowly put down the note and said in a gentle tone: "As the saying goes, the south ships and the north horses, the eight banners have always been afraid of water. If you have been in the navy for a year, can you swim well now?"

After hearing this, Sushun and the other two looked lingering in fear on their faces. Zai Zhao said, "Go back to the emperor, there is no one in the navy who can't swim now."

"Go back to the emperor." Yi Zeng continued: "In fact, swimming is not difficult to learn. You can get flooded in the sea a few times." He was telling the truth. The navy taught swimming very simply. He threw people directly from the warships and drowned them halfway and then rescued them. After many times, they all learned to swim quickly, but they suffered a lot. Now that I think about it, I still feel scared and I am very afraid.

Daoguang nodded with relief and said, "It seems that you have suffered a lot. Since you have returned to Beijing, I will allow you to have three days off. All the Eight Banners children in the army will return to their residence to reunite." As he said that, he raised his hand and pointed, "If you go back to the residence, you will not be allowed to wear military uniforms."

Sushun and the other two were overjoyed and quickly said loudly: "The last general will follow the order."

Shanghai, West Garden, Tingtao Pavilion.

Finally, he sent away a group of officials, gentry and merchants who came to congratulate and congratulate. Yi Zhizu then went to the study room. Wu Changqing, Jie Xiuyuan, Yan Shikuan, He Shutai and others who were chatting in the study room quickly stood up to greet him. Yan Shikuan chuckled and said, "We are still talking just now. In this great victory in the Eastern Expedition, the title of the shopkeeper is probably promoted again. Is it an earl or a marquis?"

Yi Zhizu reached out to signal everyone to sit down, and then sat down casually, then said: "At the level of the Count and Marquis, there is not much difference, they are all superb." As he said, he smiled, "Don't say that I'm pretentious, the title can be rewarded and redeemed. Don't be too serious, even those imperial courts will be ruthless."

"Please go to Lingyan Pavilion for the time being. If you are a scholar, Wanhu Marquis, this is something that many scholars dream of." Wu Changqing smiled and said, "It's just that the shopkeeper can be free and easy and see thoroughly."

"Not to talk about these." Yi Zhizu waved his hand and said, "The victory in the Eastern Expedition, Japan surrendered and opened the port. This is a great opportunity for Yuanqi to enter Japan. Yuanqi must seize the time to go to the major ports in Japan to open semicolons." As he said, he glanced at He Shutai and said, "The color of raw silk in Japan is pale yellow, and it is not as good as that of Jiangnan silk, nor is it as good as Guangdong silk, but it is also popular in the international market. After all, few countries have produced silk, and Japan's raw silk market also needs to prepare for the future and make arrangements as soon as possible.

In addition, it is trade with Japan. Yuanqi must form a special fleet to be responsible for trade with Japan and monopolize trade. Yuanqi must monopolize trade with Japan! Nowadays, Japan lacks the most food, and it is necessary to form a fleet to transport food to Edo and Osaka as soon as possible."

He listened to his words and looked at each other. Yan Shikuan couldn't wait: "Yuanqi Bank went to Japan to open a branch. How many branches are planned to open? How many people are needed? How much cash bank?"

Yi Zhizu glanced at him and said, "Is there any difficulties?"

"There are many difficulties." Yan Shikuan said without hesitation: "If there are not many people, they can be transferred out. The problem is that no one can speak Japanese. We go to Japan to open a branch, but the language is not clear. How can we conduct business? Besides, the current bank is seriously insufficient and we cannot transfer a large amount of bank bank."

"This is not a problem." Yi Zhizu said: "If you don't understand the language, you can hire translators, or even directly hire Japanese people as partners, and try to choose young people so that they can learn and master Japanese language as soon as possible.

My initial plan is to open branches in several major ports in Japan - Edo, Osaka, Kagoshima and Nagasaki Ports. There is no need for too many people, and the business is mainly remittance and lending. The current main task is to establish Yuanqi's credibility, expand Yuanqi's influence and popularity, and cultivate talents, and prepare for the future significant expansion."

Speaking of this, he looked at Jie Xiuyuan and said, "Water country produces a lot of gold and silver, with a population of 30 million, and the market is quite large. It is best for the shopkeeper Jie to go there in person."

As the third shopkeeper of Yuanqi Bank, Jie Xiuyuan has been taking a lot of boats to sea in recent years. He also knows that Japan is not far away. Moreover, Yi Zhizuo personally ordered the general. He would not shirk responsibility. He immediately said readily: "No problem, you can leave at any time."

"The situation in Japan is quite complicated." Yi Zhizu said: "Yuan Qi opened a branch in Japan, not only to coordinate relations with the Japanese shogunate and local daimyo, but also to coordinate trade between the two countries. In addition, the South China Navy stationed a regiment of troops in Japan, so there was no need to worry about it."

He Shutai smiled and said, "The shopkeeper attaches great importance to Japanese raw silk, and I want to go there and learn about it on the spot."

"It's great that you can have this idea." Yi Zhizuji said first: "Since you want to go, you might as well bring more experienced mulberry farmers and silkworm farmers and communicate with Japan. You can bring some mulberry varieties and silkworm species. Japan has raw silk, so we will monopolize it sooner or later."

"I understand." He Shutai said with a smile.

Seeing that it was a slightest conversation, Wu Changqing interrupted: "For a long time, Japan has been closed to the country. When the port is opened, there are probably many commerce commerce on the coast of Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and Yuanqi monopolizes the trade with Japan, which may cause a lot of criticism, and the imperial court...?"

"Water is forced to open the port." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "Water itself does not want the situation where the Qing Dynasty maritime merchants flocked to it. Even if the imperial court does not allow it, Yuanqi can join forces with Japan to monopolize. As for the southeast coastal maritime merchants..." He smiled and said: "You can give them the opportunity to give them some quotas to the provinces, so that maritime merchants can compete to participate in the trade between the two countries. With Yuanqi's current situation, he does not have enough strength to monopolize it."

He Shutai smiled knowingly when he heard this. Unexpectedly, this is another replica of a chain franchise. If you want to join the trade between the two countries, you don’t have strong strength and don’t pay a large franchise fee. I’m afraid there is no other way. I really don’t know how much Yuan Qi will grow in ten or eight years!

"The shopkeeper was very careful." Wu Changqing nodded and said, "In this way, it is enough to block the mouths of maritime merchants. However, the court should have some benefits to avoid villains making trouble."

"It's reasonable." Yi Zhizu praised. In fact, he was not worried at all. As long as he was good at Chen Ming and with Daoguang's nature, he would definitely support Yuan Qi's monopoly on the trade with Japan.

At this time, Li Wang rushed to the door and looked inward. Yi Zhizu guessed that there should be an important guest visiting. He immediately ordered: "You should discuss these matters first. The fleet will take advantage of the wind to go to Japan, but it cannot be delayed." As he said that, he stood up and walked slowly to the door. Li Wang didn't say anything and handed over a famous post.

Seeing the name posted on Huang Yourong, Yi Zhizu shook his head slightly. Huang Dianyuan's news was so well-informed. He pondered for a moment before he said, "Take him to the east wing." As he said that, he walked out slowly.

Huang Dianyuan actually arrived in Shanghai half a month ago. The Tiandihui has always been very concerned about the movements of the Nanyang Navy now. He knew that the navy was fighting in the east, so he was naturally very interested in returning to Shanghai. He did not rush to see him. After inquiring about the situation, he came to visit him.

Under the guidance of Li Wang, Yi Zhizuo was smoking a cigar by the window. Huang Dianyuan bowed and smiled, "Congratulations to the shopkeeper for going to another battle."

Yi Zhizu bowed and returned a tribute, and said indifferently: "Brother Yourong's news is so well-informed." As he said that, he stretched out his hand and said: "Please sit down."

"The Navy's victory in the East is now known to everyone, and I have already realized it later." Huang Dianyuan said, lifting his robe and sat down, tentatively saying: "Here is fighting Annan here, but he robbed him. If you go to Japan in the East, will Annan stop halfway?"

"Why should Brother Yourong ask me knowingly?" Yi Zhizu didn't sit down, leaned against the window, knocked the cigar gently on the window frame, and said, "Is it for Annan?"

Huang Dianyuan smiled, "If I say I am interested in Japan, I will also say."

"The sake of Japan is light and soft, and its taste is sweet and bitter, but it is not suitable for Brother Rong's taste."

"If you drink too much spirits, it's good to change your taste occasionally." Huang Dianyuan smiled and said, "The shopkeeper should have brought a lot of sake back, right?"

"Don't waste it." Yi Zhizu said as he walked to the door and ordered to the outside world: "Get a jar of strong wine and a small jar of sake, and then get a few dishes to serve."

After hearing this, Huang Dianyuan's eyes lit up. He turned around and smiled and said, "Is the shopkeeper welcome to Japan?"

"Please have Brother Rong drink, it's a personal relationship, don't think too much." Yi Zhizu said and sat down opposite him and said, "There are almost no Han people in Japan now, why are you interested?"

"Not now, will there be a port open?" Huang Dianyuan said: "In fact, there have been many businessmen from Tong'an, Fujian in Nagasaki."

Many maritime merchants in Tong'an, Quanzhou have settled in Nagasaki for many years. This matter is easy to be reported by Ren An. He also plans to ask Yuanqi to go to Nagasaki to recruit some friends. After hearing this, he immediately raised his eyebrows, "Why, Nagasaki has your people?"

Huang Dianyuan smiled and said, "Any marine merchants in Guangdong and Fujian will have more or less related to us."

This is not a small tone, but Yi Jingzuo does not doubt that the maritime merchants who go overseas to trade nowadays have more or less related to the Tiandihui, especially those who go to Southeast Asia, it is impossible for them to bypass the Tiandihui. Even if Xiang Yuanqi has strong strength, wouldn’t he have anything to do with Tiandihui?
Chapter completed!