The flower protector next to this lady is also very outstanding. This person is Dou Nale, a military officer in the British stationed in Qingxin.

Dou Nale is tall, wearing a black tuxedo, and a black beard knot on the snow-white collar. The hazel curly hair is slightly bald, which further highlights the broad forehead. Under the towering eyebrows, she wears a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and a pair of gray-blue eyes shine.

There is no doubt that the Dou Nale couple are very beautiful, and they are the most elegant and charming Western couples in Beijing.

Before Dounale came to the Qing Dynasty again, he was stationed in consulates in Zanzibar and Niger as an intelligence officer. He served the British military department during the Greek Battle. In order to realize his ideals, he traveled across the ocean to this ancient empire. He is still in a humble position, but the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 made him see hope.

In Doornell's view, Salisbury has dropped to the point where it is comparable to the pig:

"In the early stage of the war, it did not decisively warn Japan, but was played by Japan and easily avoided the past. It was stupid to protect the interests of Great Britain in the Qing Dynasty. The scale of this war has not been seen in the past twenty years. Both sides were mobilized by the whole country. No matter which side wins, it will definitely break the balance of East Asia and destroy the balance that the British Empire has always deliberately maintained. No matter which side expands, it will inevitably lead to the decline of the British Empire's power."

At this time, the host of the banquet walked to Dou Nale's side, and Sir Hurd said to Dou Nale with a smile:

"Beautiful lady, I'm very sorry to take up a few minutes of your husband. The lady opposite is already impatient to wait. I must introduce this handsome man to them."

Mrs. Dounale smiled charmingly, "Go!"

Hurd also smiled and said to Dounale:

"I wonder if Dou Nale is interested in meeting these ladies with me?"

"That's my honor."

One by one, one by one, the two walked out of the grass, walked through a huge fountain, and then turned over a corridor, and entered a study room. Both of them looked serious, and the topic they were talking about was no longer about romance, but became the latest war.

"According to the current situation, the Qing Dynasty was in a very unfavorable state. The best way at this time was to seek peace while Japan had not yet attacked the Qing Dynasty's mainland so as to withdraw from the war with dignity. However, the young emperor of the Qing Dynasty seemed to only recognize the war and could not see the current situation of his own domestic army."

"I don't think so. Sir, Japan's situation is only better than the Qing Dynasty. According to the Northeast Intelligence Network, Japan's economy began to sluggish after a brief period of prosperity after the war. The huge army and navy consumed about 23,000 pounds a day under mobilization, and once large-scale operations began, this number would soar five times. The Japanese treasury was already empty, all supported by the money borrowed from the great powers, and we know that Japan's loan was about 25 million pounds.

"I can't see through the Japanese emperor. What is the reason why the emperor put money into this bottomless pit. Will he definitely win this war? And will he definitely win a big victory? Otherwise, what would he rely on to repay the loan totaling up to £25 million?"

"Young man, these things do not need to be considered. Let the Japanese worry. What we need to do is to win interests for the UK, or to protect the existing interests of the UK from losses. There is a person I think you should understand. In the past six months, he bought a large amount of supplies, with a total value of more than 1 million pounds. A year ago, he successfully transported a giant steel mill in France to the Northeast. This person's name is Zhao Gang."

Ten minutes later, Dou Nale returned to his wife with a happy face. Mrs. Dou Nale asked jealously:

"I thought you would take hours to come back? I didn't expect you to come back so soon. Isn't it charming enough?"

Without realizing the jealousy in the words, Dou Nale said to his wife happily:

"Baby, I think my opportunity is coming soon. Are you interested in accompanying me to the Northeast?"

After Germany and Russia, Britain also extended its tentacles, and the Northeast became a dangerous fire barrel that could explode at any time. However, this could not stop the United States. The huge mineral deposits in the Northeast and the fertile land were equally attractive to the United States.

"Zhao, we meet again. This time I brought the greatest goodwill of our government. Your goods can be passed through our country and enjoy the most favorable treatment; and our country has also prepared a loan of five million US dollars, with the condition that it is just to sign a friendly and mutual assistance agreement."

Zhao Gang looked at the agreement coldly. The most-favored-nation treatment of the United States was not as good as a piece of paper in front of him. What was really attractive was the loan of 5 million US dollars. But Zhao Gang knew that the Americans were cunning. How many smart people had eaten the poisonous bait handed over by the United States and died inexplicably. Zhao Gang thought that he was not as smart as those people and ignored the agreement.

"Mr. Tian, ​​I am just a small prefect, and these things are really not something I can do."

Seeing that Zhao Gang had not looked carefully, Tian Bei rejected his proposal, which was a little strange, but he was confident that he would convince Zhao Gang with his eloquence:

"Zhao, I remember that there is a saying in your country that the winner becomes emperor, and the failed one becomes bandit. Although you are a little slight today, with the support of our country, with your strength, you can fully achieve the position of a chief official. If you are working hard..."

Tian Bei stopped skillfully when he said this, but Zhao Gang didn't even move his eyes, so Tian Bei had to continue his own single-man show.

"Our country is very supportive of democratic forces against tyranny, and if necessary, we will provide up to 30 million aid. The United States of America has always been very generous to friends."

Zhao Gang lowered his head, as if he was thinking

When Tian Bei saw it, he thought Zhao Gang was moved and continued to encourage him:

"Zhao, with your 10,000 elite troops, you can completely defeat the corrupt Qing Dynasty and at least rule the river. At that time, our United States will send a lot of military aid to help you resist the threat of force from countries such as Russia and Japan."

Zhao Gang raised his head and looked serious:

"Mr. Tian, ​​please remember that I am a Chinese!"

"The affairs of our country will not be so chaotic, we will not engage in confrontation between the north and the south, and we will not beat our own people for five years."

"Even if there is one day, it will not happen when outsiders invade. When brothers fight, the robbers will come to rob. The two brothers will beat the robbers away first and then deal with their own affairs."

"Even if some people sell their country for honor, I, Zhao Gang, will not do such a thing that insults my ancestors. If I breathe another breath in the stable, I will not allow a foreign soldier to set foot on China's land."

Zhao Gang said strongly, the poor and weak countries, the numb people, and the powerful empires have been pressing on his heart like three mountains. Today, he felt much more relaxed when he said these words.

Tian Bei looked at Zhao Gang silently. Although he claimed to be a Chinese expert, he obviously only knew a little about the fur of Chinese culture and was unprepared for Zhao Gang's reaction. He was defeated by Zhao Gang's words without any warning.

Tian Bei is also a smart person. When he saw that he was not speculating, he was also a little angry and asked maliciously:

"Zhao, where did Tang, who was talking to me last time, go? I heard that he left you and took away nearly 10,000 soldiers."

Zhao Gang smiled lightly and raised the teacup: "Brother Tang is talented and is so shallow that he can raise a dragon. Brother Tang is about to leave. Although I am reluctant to leave, I dare not give up Brother Tang. The ten thousand soldiers made me send me off to thank him for what he did for me."

Seeing that the provocation was ineffective, the owner looked like he was serving tea and seeing off the guests, Tian Bei had to leave Zhao Gang's mansion in depression.

Zhao Gang sent Tian Bei away, returned to his study, and looked at the map on the wall. The small North Korea on the map was like a hairtail, surrounded by several huge animals. No matter what the result of these animals fighting, the hairtail was definitely dead...

At this time, a black humorous scene was being staged in North Korea.
Chapter completed!