After a brief pause, Zhao Wenlie continued: "While Sichuan enters Tibet, there are also mountains and valleys, the road is less difficult than the Yunnan-Tibet Road. The areas along the way pass by are densely populated and commerce is prosperous, which is conducive to the supply of the army. Our dynasty has repeatedly used troops to Tibet, and most of them choose to go from Sichuan to Tibet. The ministers stationed in Tibet all traveled to Sichuan as the main post, and the mutual market and tribute roads are also shooting arrow furnaces."

Yi Zhizu lit a cigarette casually, from Chengdu to Lhasa, from Lhasa to Qianling, Nyalam, there are another 1,500 miles, more than 7,000 miles, with high mountains and dangerous roads. How long does it take to go? Half a year? Isn’t it that daylily is cold?

After pondering for a moment, he spoke: "Where are the main places of the imperial garrison in Tibet?"

"The imperial garrison is mainly distributed in Lhasa, Shigatse and Changdu." Zhao Wenlie said slowly: "Tibet is remote, with a harsh climate, barren land, limited output, and difficult transportation. It is impossible to station heavy troops for a long time. Since the Qianlong period, a fixed rule has been formed. The Qing army stationed in Tibet has a fixed quota of more than 2,000 people, and the garrison troops have been rotated.

In addition, there are three thousand Tibetan soldiers stationed in Lhasa, Shigatse, Gymzi and Dingri, and are under the command of the ministers stationed in Tibet. The organization, command, equipment, training and logistics supply of Tibetan soldiers is no less than that of the imperial court's economic and institutional troops. In terms of combat power, they should still be above the Eight Banners Green Camp."

Among the Tibetan soldiers, Tibet was only 5,000 troops, but Gurkha was able to send troops at every turn 10,000 troops. Yi was speechless and pondered for a moment, and then he said: "It is not true to the truth from Sichuan to Tibet. Yunnan soldiers and horses must be stationed in the Qing Dynasty and Myanmar border, and it is not appropriate to draw. If you enter Tibet, you can only draw troops from the northwest. You must choose to enter Tibet from Xining."

Hearing that he was about to enter Tibet from Xining, Zhao Wenlie hurriedly said: "Sir, in the 55th year of Kangxi, Selente led his troops from Xining to Tibet, but was blocked by Halawusu, and could not advance or retreat, and eventually he was defeated and returned."

Sushun said suddenly: "I wonder how many troops the principal intends to send to Tibet?"

"Is there a way for Yuting?" Yi Zhizu looked at him and said, "If possible, it is best to send two brigades to Tibet, recover Ladakh, sweep the tribes such as Gurkha and Zhemengxiong, and make it happen once and for all, completely consolidate Tibet and cut off the British's covetousness of Tibet."

Sushun was very clear about the establishment of Yuanqi. One brigade had a quota of 7,000 people, but generally only a few more people, and two brigades had 15,000 people. He shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Principal, the road to Tibet is difficult to move, the New Army consumes a lot of ammunition and relies heavily on logistics supply. When two brigades entered Tibet, the logistics supply was difficult to keep up. At most, only one brigade could be allowed. The army could set off from Xining. In addition, food, grass, ammunition, etc. were put on supplies and went to Chengdu and separated."

The army and the baggage were separated? Before Yi Zhizuo spoke, Bao Shichen opposed: "It's too risky. Tibet has not received the telegram yet. If there is a slight mistake, the army will fall into a desperate situation!"

He didn't say this clearly, but Yi Zhizu and others knew it well. They were worried about handing over the army's food and grass supplies to the Sichuan Green Camp. After all, Yuan Qi's relationship with the court was there, and at least no one would guarantee that Sichuan officials and green camp officers and soldiers would do their best to ensure that the timely supply of food and grass.

"Sir——" Zhao Wenlie said: "Can the Eight Banners New Army move quickly and from Yunnan to Tibet, and from Sichuan to Tibet, the Xining army arrives as reinforcements, and this battle cannot be achieved overnight."

After hearing this, Yi Zhizu looked at him with approval. This idea was good. The Eight Banners New Army entered Tibet, and there was no need to worry that Sichuan officials and Green Camp officers and soldiers were not doing their best. "This method is feasible. The monk king led the three thousand Eight Banners New Army into Tibet, and Sichuan quickly mobilized food and grass to Tibet. A brigade of the Northwest New Army entered Tibet from Xining, and the army entered Tibet was led by the monk king."

"In this way, it is equivalent to supplying the two lines of Qinghai-Tibet, Sichuan-Tibet, which is enough to support the long-term battle of 10,000 troops in Tibet." Sushun said with a gaze at Yi Zhizu, "Principal, there are not many opportunities."

"Stop dreaming." Yi Zhizu smiled and said, "You are in Shanghai now, can you still fly to Yunnan or Xining?" As he said, he glanced at several people and said, "Hurry up and formulate a specific plan and report it."

The three of them left, Yi Zhizu stood up and opened the window, and said carelessly: "The Sixth Master is coming today to send troops to Tibet."

Without outsiders, Sushun was much more casual. He took a cigarette box from the table and lit a cigarette, and said, "Tibetan's military use is especially expensive than the northwest. It is more than enough for the monks to lead the new army of the Three Thousand Eight Banners to Tibet. Why did Brother Guocheng send another brigade from Xining? But he asked the monks to command it."

"The Sixth Master really underestimated Gurkha." Emperor Yi Zhizu said: "The Minister of Tibet, Het, reported that Gurkha's invasion of Tibet, is a soldier that is thriving in the country, including 14,000 infantry, 1,22 cavalry, 80 light cannons, 24 cannons, and a large number of howitzers suitable for mountain warfare. Can the new army of the Three Eight Banners repel it?"

Su Shun was shocked, "Is the British behind Gurkha?"

"Why don't you think?" Yi Zhizu said: "Behind the small states such as Gurkha, Zhemengxiong, Ladakh, etc., the British are supporting them. A group of clowns who are used as swords by the British, still don't know that they have to fight back this time to give them a long memory."

It turned out that he was competing with the British behind him. No wonder he had such a big fight. Su Shun nodded and smoked silently before he spoke: "I heard that Yuanqi seized an American merchant fleet?"

It was indeed for this matter. Yi Zhizu did not deny it and said lightly: "There is such a thing, the court wants to plead for mercy on behalf of others?"

Since he had already opened the market, Sushun did not hide it and said straight: "The court wants to open a military factory in Tianjin."

Yi Zhizu gave him a blank look, "Sixth Master has been wandering around Baoshan these days, so he should understand that military production is based on a strong industry. There must be tens of thousands of skilled technical workers, a complete industrial system and industrial chain, and at the same time, it must have a strong economic foundation and strong R&D and innovation capabilities as a backing.

I might as well tell Liu Ye that since the establishment of the Guangdong Ammunition Bureau, Yuan Qi has been committed to developing military industry. Taking advantage of the economic crisis in Europe and America, Yuan Qi has hired a large number of experts, scholars, technicians and technical workers in the fields of metallurgy, machinery, chemistry, physics, mathematics, etc. with high salaries.

In a flash, the sixteen or seventeen years have passed, and Yuan Qi has finally taken shape. Liu Ye wouldn’t he think that a group of machinery and equipment and a group of technical workers can develop military industry, right?

Even if I asked the imperial court to establish a military factory in Tianjin to make iron materials for firearms, cutting tools for machine tools, lubricating oil, high-purity sulfur for gunpowder, saltpeter, thunder mercury for fire hats and other raw materials, Tianjin has it? It must not be controlled by others!

Moreover, the development of military industry cannot be blindly relied on imitation and plagiarism. What a country's military industry requires is a steady stream of innovation. Only by continuous innovation can one be invincible! The development of guns and artillery is changing with each passing day, and new types of muskets are developed every year.

No country will sell the most advanced weapon production technology. The reason why Americans only sell the Minnie gun production equipment to the imperial court is because Yuanqi can produce it. Otherwise, let alone renting Kaohsiung Port, even if the entire Taiwan is rented to the United States, they will not sell the machinery and equipment to make Minnie guns!

Moreover, I can tell Master Liu clearly that the Minnie gun is now facing elimination! Yuanqi has developed better rifles and artillery! In a few years, Yuanqi's new army will replace new rifles, artillery and ammunition with better performance. Don't think I'm a threat."

Su Shun could not speak for a while. The amount of information revealed by these words was too large. He couldn't digest it for a while. However, after careful consideration, it was indeed the case. After all, in his eyes, the powerful Tsarist Russia could not make the Minnie gun on its own and was still buying it from Yuanqi.

After pondering for a moment, he sighed lightly and said, "The ministers of the court have really thought about the matter too simply. I will report the truth and ask the court to give up investing in the military factory in Tianjin and terminate the agreement signed with the Americans. I also hope that Brother Guocheng will not expose this matter."

After all, I was afraid that Yuan Qi would expose the case of the court signing a private agreement between the United States to lease Kaohsiung Port! After spending a long time in vain, Yi Zhizuo took a cigarette and lit it on the cigarette's butt. Then he said: "Don't worry, the court's face should be maintained and maintained. However, if you commit it again, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Seeing that he agreed with him, Su Shun was happy and was about to flatter him. Yi Zhizu continued, "Brother Yuting is one of the few people among the royal family. I might as well tell you some things clearly.

As for the current Minnie gun, all the advantages of the cavalry have disappeared. The Qing Dynasty has been established for two hundred years, and it has always used less control and more control. The deterrence lies in cavalry shooting. Now this deterrence is no longer there, how can we deal with it?"

The topic was too big and serious. Su Shun felt a little nervous. He looked at him with some fear, forced a smile and said, "What is Brother Guocheng's idea? Just say it, I'm very stupid."

"Reform. Independent reform." Yi Jing said with a expressionless face: "Advocate learning from the West, promoting science and culture, reforming politics, education system, and developing agriculture, industry, and commerce. Yuan Qi is unwilling to rebel, but the court kept his eyes on the past and followed the old, which hindered China's development. Even if I care about the relationship between the late emperors, I would have to rebel in the end."

This is forcing the court to innovate, but Su Shun was secretly happy. He had been in the South China Navy for several years and had been in the Shanghai capital many times over the years. He was the most touched by the changes in Shanghai. He was greatly influenced by Yishi's thoughts, and did not oppose the court's drastic reforms in his heart.

Moreover, in his opinion, the reform of the court's reform means his chance to become successful. He pondered a little, stood up and bowed, and said, "Principal, please give me some advice."

"You should test the court's attitude first." Yi Zhizu said softly: "Don't say it's what I mean, I'll raise it myself first."

"Thank you for your support," Su Shun said respectfully.

"Plan it carefully, and attract more people, and don't rush it." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "Reforms and innovations have always been bloody, but with Yuanqi supporting you behind your back, you can at least protect your life."

Sushun hurriedly said: "Students will live up to the principal's high expectations."

Let Sushun come forward to advocate reform and reform. Yi Zhizuo does not have much hope. He just takes a try-out attitude. Regardless of success or failure, it can at least launch a wave of ideological enlightenment movements, promote ideological liberation, and play a great role in promoting social progress.

After all, Sushun's identity was different, and the court was also concerned about Yuan Qi's attitude. No matter what, the impact should be much greater than the reform. Of course, it would be even better if Xianfeng could actively cooperate with the reform. As for what kind of political system to adopt in the future, it would be a matter for the future.

Wei Yuan and Zhao Wenlie were quick to move. The next day, he drafted a plan to divide troops into two groups to fight against Gurkha's invasion. Yi Zhizu reviewed it and looked out the window without saying a word for a long time. For Yuan Qi, Gurkha's invasion of Tibet was purely a secret.

At this critical moment when the Taiping Army was about to send troops to Myanmar, he was unwilling to divide his troops into Tibet. This not only wanted to weaken the troops invested in the northwest, but also consumed a lot of food, grass, ammunition and military expenditure. However, since this incident happened, he could not ignore it. The court had no money, even if he asked the court to send troops, Yuan Qi would also pay the money.

Seeing him silent for a while, Wei Yuan tentatively said, "Is the Lord worried about the Monk King?"

Yi Zhizu shook his head slightly. He had nothing to worry about Senggelinqin. Over the years, Senggelinqin has been fighting with the Taiping Army and has also been trained. He has superior troops and has overwhelming weapons and equipment. He also fights at home. With the active assistance of the Tibetan military and civilians, he still cannot win this battle. That is really unreasonable.

After signing a letter, he handed it to Zhao Wenlie and said, "Electrical."

After receiving the telegram, Mu Zhang'a was surprised. He really didn't expect that Yi Zhizu would actually call the general and let Senggelinqin take charge of the commander, leading the 3,000 New Army of the 3,000 New Army of the Northwest into Tibet, and let Sichuan be responsible for supplying food and grass. After thinking about it carefully, he couldn't help but applaud and immediately stepped into the palace quickly.

Xianfeng read the telegram and said expressionlessly: "Senggelinqin entered Tibet. Will the new Eight Banners Army of Yunnan continue to be stationed? Or will it be transferred back to Wuchang and Changsha?"

This question was a bit beyond Mu Zhang'a's expectations. He pondered for a moment and then bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, I think the new recruits from the Eight Banners in Yunnan should not be transferred back. They are stationed in Yunnan to facilitate monitoring the movements of the bandits. I recommend Gui Liang to Yunnan to take over."

Guiliang was suitable, and Xianfeng looked at the telegram again and said, "The 10,000 troops entered Tibet, and the consumption of food and grass is not a decimal. After negotiating with Yuan Qi, he asked Yuan Qi to pay the silver, but the court could not afford the silver."

Is this a bit too much? Yuan Qi sent 7,000 troops to Tibet from Xining, and must have brought a large amount of food and grass. Sichuan's food and grass also made Yuan Qi pay silver. Is it easy to be content and have no temper? After pondering for a moment, he said cautiously: "Your Majesty, there are three thousand Eight Banners new troops entering Tibet from Yunnan."
Chapter completed!