Southeast of Fuzhou City, outside the water department, Hekou Port.

Since the Ming Dynasty, Hekou Port has been a mooring place for tribute ships from Ryukyu and other foreign countries. Nearby there is Hekou Tianhou Palace and Rouyuanyi, known as Ryukyu Hall. Because it is a major water and land transportation route, this area is extremely prosperous. There are many large and small shops, and there are crowds along the river streets, and boats on the river are coming and going.

Yi Zhizu was unwilling to enter the city, so Yiliang temporarily changed the reception banquet to Rongjin Tower near Hekou Port. The first floor was a group of officials below the third rank in Fuzhou City, but there was only one table on the second floor, and only Yi Zhizu, Yiliang, and Wang Yide, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang.

Yi Zhizu suddenly came to Fuzhou. Wang Yide was very surprised. He was extremely reluctant to have contact with Yi Zhizu. However, this time, the quelling of rebellion in Fujian was thanks to the Nanyang Navy. In addition, the navy did not withdraw its troops after the quelling of the rebellion, but instead stationed and recruited troops on the spot. He did not pinch his nose and led Fuzhou officials to greet him.

After saying a lot of high-sounding words of gratitude, he tentatively said, "I don't know what is important to Brother Guocheng coming to Fuzhou this time?"

"Have you heard of the steam iron armored ship, Brother Shaofu?" Yi Zhizu said straight to the point without going around the circle: "Now all Western countries are competing to build steam iron armored ships, and our Qing Dynasty cannot be behind. However, there are many Westerners in Guangzhou and Shanghai, and the shipyards in the two places are not conducive to keeping the secret. I plan to build a large shipyard in Mawei, Fuzhou to build a steam iron armored ship."

A large shipyard? Steam Iron Craft? Wang Yide immediately frowned. As the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, he had a different perspective from the general of Fuzhou to look at the problem. He keenly realized that this matter was not simple. Yuan Qi wanted to reach out to Fuzhou. After hesitating, he said: "If it is a civil shipyard, it would be a trivial matter, but Brother Guocheng of the Steam Iron Craft can submit the court?"

Yi Zhizu heard it secretly sneered. If the court approved it, it would be necessary to talk to you. He also answered lazyly and said to himself: "The manufacturing of steam iron armored ships requires a large number of technical talents. It is not only a large shipyard in Mawei, but also a local training of talents. I am planning to build a number of Western-style schools in Mawei in Fuzhou."

Seeing that he was tough, Wang Yideqiang laughed and said, "Some trivial matters are not worth mentioning. As long as the court allows it, our department will definitely support it with all its strength."

Seeing that he insisted on asking the court to allow it, Yi Zhizu smiled and said no more. Seeing this situation, Yiliang quickly mediated: "Building a steam iron armored ship is a requirement for coastal defense, and the court has absolutely agreed. However, this matter is quite wide-ranging. If the report is reported, it is difficult to approve it in a short time. Can it be reported while building it?"

Wang Yide slowly shook his head and said, "This matter is very important. If the court blames it, our Fujian officials may not be able to bear it."

"Then wait until the court approves it." Yi Zhizu said unconsciously, but the atmosphere on the table became dull.

After the banquet was dispersed, Yi Zhizu refused Yiliang's invitation and moved directly into an inn outside the water department. Yiliang did not say goodbye, but followed him instead. He also planned to seek some benefits for the Eight Banners of Fuzhou. The two of them entered the separate courtyard. As soon as they entered the door, Lin Meilian came up to report: "Sir, the shopkeeper of the Fuzhou Telegraph Bureau is here." As he said that, he handed over another telegram.

"Let him come in." Yi Zhizu gave a casual command. He sat in the main hall before he opened the telegram and glanced at it. There was a sentence on the telegram. Li Xingyuan, the governor of Liangjiang, retired, and Fuzhou General Yiliang took over. He quietly turned the telegram over and placed it on the coffee table. It was not surprising that Li Xingyuan retired, but Yiliang took over as the governor of Liangjiang, but it was a bit beyond his expectations.

Guan Shilin, the shopkeeper of the Fuzhou Telegraph Bureau, quickly stepped in and bowed and said, "Guan Shilin, the Fuzhou Telegraph Bureau, has met the big shopkeeper."

"Serve paper and pen." Yi Zhizu gave an instruction to the outside world. When Lin Meilian was presenting the pen, he glanced at Guan Shilin and said, "I said, remember." After a pause, he said slowly: "Wang Yide, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, is mediocre and has a simple talent and a simple position. He should not be a governor. He recommends the governor of Lu'an Prefecture, Jin Qishan, to take over."

After hearing this, Guan Shilin couldn't help but be stunned. He didn't dare to write for a while. Yiliang was so shocked that he couldn't stop talking. He impeached the Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and even recommended the successor. He didn't know who the governor of Lu'an Prefecture Jin Qishan was? He didn't know him, and he didn't hear that. However, the governor of the fourth rank suddenly took over as the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang? Is this appropriate?

Yiliang has been struggling in the officialdom for most of his life. Then he realized that this matter was not that simple. It would be so simple to impeach Wang Yide, and it would be so simple to be angry. Thinking of Yi Zhizu's impeachment of Jiangsu Governor Fu Shengxun and recommended Xu Jishe to take over, he realized that this impeachment must have been prepared for this time. Yi Zhizu came to Fuzhou to see Wang Yide this time, just to give the other party a chance! Thinking of this, his heart was beating wildly. What was Yi Zhizu's plan to do?

Guan Shilin was stunned for a moment and realized that he was asking him to send a telegram. He quickly wrote down Yishizu's words without missing a word, and then blew the ink traces before he could see them.

"Sign my name, and then send it to the capital and transfer it to the Military Affairs Office." Yi Zhizu said lightly.

Guan Shilin bowed and retreated, and Yi Liangcai said eagerly: "Brother Guocheng is sure?"

Yi Zhizu lit a cigarette and said, "How can you be sure of this?"

I wasn't sure I would sing this in front of myself, the general of Fuzhou? Yiliang smiled, "Brother Guocheng came to Fuzhou to establish his authority?"

Yi Zhizu really means to establish authority after impeaching Wang Yide. After impeaching Jiangsu Governor Fu Shengxun, he impeached the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang. This is an extremely obvious signal. I think the officials of the Southeast provinces and prefectures and counties should understand what is going on! As for whether Xianfeng would agree? He is not worried.

He naturally couldn't say this clearly. After pondering for a moment, he said: "It is not for the purpose of establishing authority, but for the needs of developing Fujian. Fujian connects Guangdong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, develops industries and builds railways, and Taiwan also needs to vigorously develop and develop. It needs a governor who is brave enough to explore and open-minded and radical."

Yiliang obviously didn't believe this, but he realized that the high-sounding reason was not for him to listen to, but for him to report to the court. Thinking of the speed of the telegram, he couldn't sit still, and immediately stood up and said, "Brother Guocheng is tired all the way, so let's take a rest first."

Capital, Forbidden City, Military Affairs Office.

A large army, Da Zhangjing, took a telegram he had just received and quickly walked to Mu Zhang'a and whispered: "He Xiang, the telegram department has just been transferred from the telegram office, and the Nanyang minister Yi Zhizuo sent a telegram from Fuzhou."

After receiving the telegram, Mu Zhanga said in a deep voice: "Is there no mistake?" It's not his fault for asking this. After all, the Telegram Office has only been established for a few days, and the group of Xiao Zhangjing and eunuchs are still in the stage of surprise training.

"No, I have verified it again and again." Da Zhangjing said quickly: "And it was verified by the Telegraph Office."

After reading the telegram again, Mu Zhang Acai said: "Send Jin Yushan's information immediately, as detailed as possible."

Soon after, Yiliang's telegram also came. Mu Zhang'a glanced and then let it go. He impeached the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang to develop Fujian, and he talked a lot!

Soon, Jin Fengshan's information was sent over. Jin Fengshan, a native of Wuxian, Jiangsu Province, was a Jinshi in the 18th year of Daoguang. He was elected as a Shujishi of the Hanlin Academy. After the sankan, he was appointed as a Hanlin Academy for review and entered the Censorate. After Ding You returned to his hometown, he became the censor of the supervisor. In the first year of Xianfeng, he was released from the prefect of Lu'an Prefecture. His resume was as clean as a piece of white paper. Why did Yi Jingzu's attention to him?

Mu Zhanga thought about entering the Ganqing Palace. After visiting the Western Warehouse, he bowed and submitted a telegram: "Your Majesty, this is Yi Zhizu, Yi Liang sent telegrams from Fuzhou one after another."

After reading the telegram, Xianfeng's anger suddenly emerged, "I just impeached the governor of Jiangsu, and now I'm here to impeach the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and it's not over yet!"

Mu Zhang'a hurriedly leaned down and kowtowed, "Don't calm down."

"I don't want to be angry." Xianfeng snorted coldly and shook the telegram, "Is this OK or not?"

"Yun." Mu Zhanga said in a deep voice: "Yi Zhizu first impeached the governor of Jiangsu, and then impeached the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang. The purpose should be to consolidate Yuan Qi's power in the southeast to ensure that the large-scale troops were sent to the northwest without any worries. I personally think that from the perspective of the overall situation, it should be allowed."

After hearing this, Xianfeng gradually calmed down. If he could not bear it, he would make a big plan. As long as Yuan Qi launched a large army in the northwest, assisting the court in destroying the Taiping Army and the Nian Army, and allowing it to consolidate its southeastern forces? No matter what, it is better than the current situation. At least from the current situation, Yuan Qi showed no sign of rebellion.

After pondering for a moment, he said slowly: "What is the situation of Jin Qishan, the governor of Lu'an Prefecture?"

"Back to the Emperor." Mu Zhanga whispered: "This person should be an official of Yuanqi."

Xianfeng frowned, "Yuanqi's line?"

"Emperor." Mu Zhang'a hurriedly said: "Yuanqi has tens of thousands of shareholders in the southeastern provinces. All of these shareholders are gentry and merchants in the southeastern provinces. These officials from gentry and merchants, plus military officers from Yuanqi's military background, are all self-recommended officials and officials from the two provinces of Nanyang."

After hearing this, Xianfeng was shocked. According to this statement, wouldn’t the Yuanqi official be so huge that it is unimaginable? In another ten or twenty years, wouldn’t the Yuanqi official be all over the Yuanqi official?

Seeing Xianfeng, he didn't say anything for a long time. Mu Zhang'a was secretly happy. The Mu party officials are now a big hit. Xianfeng's attitude towards Yuanqi seemed to have changed during this period. He was worried all day long, afraid that Xianfeng would suppress him, so he took this opportunity to throw out the Yuanqi Party. As long as Xianfeng believed in the existence of the Yuanqi Party, he would not over-suppress and weaken his Mu party's power.

After a long time, Xianfeng spoke: "Wang Yide is the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang and serves as the governor of Fujian. How about Jin Qishan taking over as the governor of Fujian and appointing the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang separately?"

After thinking for a moment, Mu Zhanga said softly: "The promotion and demotion of officials is nothing more than an edict. Why don't the emperor let Yi Zhizu send troops to the northwest with peace of mind?"

"Wu Sangui and Nian Gengyao were probably not so arrogant!" Xianfeng sighed softly: "I am really ashamed of my ancestors."

Hearing this sentence suddenly appear, Mu Zhang'a hurriedly kowtowed and said, "I am the chief military aircraft and ask the emperor to punish me." But he thought to himself, Wu Sangui and Nian Gengyao can't be compared with Yi Zhizu. He wants military force, money, and territory.

"Forget it." Xianfeng sighed, "The telegram is issued that the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang Wang Yide of the Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang will be dismissed from office and moved to Beijing, and will be moved to the governor of Lu'an Prefecture, Jin Qishan, to be the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang temporarily."

The next morning, Yi Zhizu, who was far away in Fuzhou, received a telegram from the Military Affairs Office. After reading it, he smiled and ordered: "Transfer to the General Mansion of Zhenmin and send Yiliang to the Governor's Mansion."

In the Fujian-Zhejiang Governor's Office, Wang Yide was stunned when he looked at the telegram sent. After a while, he asked, "It was confirmed that it was sent by the Military Affairs Office?"

The manager of the telegraph room was nodding and didn't know how to reply. The internal bureau of Fuzhou had already started to use it. Most of the prefectures and counties in Fujian and Zhejiang have already opened special telegrams for governments, but the first telegram from the Military Affairs Office was the first, and he was not sure. However, he believed that no one dared to send telegrams in the name of the Military Affairs Office, and it was a telegram about the appointment and removal of local officials. This was not a joke.

Wang Yide didn't understand this, but he was still lucky in his heart. After a while, he ordered: "Prepare a sedan chair." He planned to go to the Fujian General's Mansion in Mancheng Town to ask Yiliang what was going on. Intuition, he thought this should be Yishizu's work, and Yishizu's relationship seemed to be good.

As soon as the eight large sedan chairs left the Governor's Mansion, Yiliang came quickly. Wang Yide quickly ordered the sedan chair to fall. When he saw Yiliang take out a telegram, he immediately understood everything and his body immediately softened.

The news of Governor Wang Yide being dismissed spread wildly and soon spread throughout Fuzhou City. Yiliang had been in the officialdom for so many years, so he naturally knew what to spread and what to do. Soon, several officials from Fuzhou who came to inquire about the news knew about the matter.

Governor Wang Yide offended Yi Zhizu yesterday and was dismissed today! This is really too horrifying, but this was from the mouth of Fuzhou General Yiliang, but no one dared not believe it. As soon as the news spread, officials from all over the city of Fuzhou prepared generous gifts and rushed to the water department to visit Yi Zhizu.

Yi Zhizu was not in the inn, but went to Ponytail. He knew very well what kind of reaction this telegram would cause. He did not have the spare time to socialize a group of unrecognized officials. However, he still left Lin Meilian to register. He still wanted to know about the Fuzhou officialdom. After all, if the shipyard was built in Ponytail, it would require the strong cooperation and support of local officials.

Furthermore, when Jin Yanshan came to Fuzhou, he also needed the help and support of local officials. In addition, he also planned to take advantage of the opening of Kaohsiung Port to the outside world to promote the establishment of a province in Taiwan. This matter is inevitable that Fujian officials will waving flags and shouting.
Chapter completed!