C229 The Centennial Plan of the Han People

Ceng Guofan left. He only stayed in the Tanggu for six hours, and then left before daybreak. There were still twenty thousand troops waiting for him in the Azure Province, and at this time, the imperial order had probably left the capital, so the Great Marshal Zeng had to go welcome him.

In the morning, Xiao Letian sat on the chair in a daze. In front of him were the three bottles of wine that had already been drunk, his thoughts had already been brought to a subtle realm by Ceng Guofan.

In this realm, he could understand what the whole of late Qing's Chinese elites were doing and what they were thinking. Zuo Zongtang had entered Xinjiang only years old, was he really working for the Qing Dynasty to pacify the rebels against Yaqub? Was Li Hongzhang really bringing Beiyang here to defend the Qing Dynasty? If it was for the good of the Qing Dynasty, why would Ci Xi and Weng Tonghe go all out to deduct the military expenses?

The war between China and France in Vietnam. Was Liu Ming, Liu Yongfu and the likes really loyal officials of the Qing Dynasty? And Li Hongzhang, Zhang Zhi Dong and the others who were behind them, were they subconsciously working for the Great Clear or for the entire Han?

During the afternoon war, the newly risen Japan not only wanted money but also land. At that time, the Japanese had already annexed Liaodong and Shandong, and of course, Taiwan as well. In the end, Beiyang forces spent money from the Japanese to redeem Liaodong and Shandong.

If the country was strong, it would use military means to protect its territory. If the country was weak, even if it had to bow its head and submit to being bought as a grandson, it would still do its best to protect every inch of land that China had not come from. The Chinese have been working hard, even behind the scenes.

Even in 1919, the Northern government's Xu Shuzheng marched north, preserving the entire outer world even when the people were at their weakest. Just whose thoughts did the commanders, represented by Xu Shuzheng, inherit? What kind of values did they believe in?

Looking over the hundred years of history of the entire late Qing Republic, the forces that Ceng Guofan had created finally reached the Huai Army s and most of the talents in the Beiyang faction that Li Hongzhang had created were people that Ceng Guofan had brought up.

As for Yuan Shikai creating new army personnel, they were also eating up Ceng Guofan and Beiyang's old books. In the early years of the Republic of China, most of the Beiyang army officers were generals who protected the Army Academy and Beiyang.

The historians had always regarded the assassination of Zhang Zuolin as the symbol of the complete extinction of the Beiyang forces, so why was Zhang Zuolin being assassinated by the Japanese? In the end, he, a Chinese man, would rather fight a civil war than sell out his country. This was the root cause of his death. And Zhang Zuolin was the last inheritor of the Beiyang system.

"Sigh …" "Finally, it makes sense. The complex history of China's modern era finally has a convincing answer, and countless people have sacrificed their dreams and lives for nothing, all they have to protect is the living space of the Chinese people."

"Was Yuan Shikai really a traitor back then? If it wasn't for the negotiations between Yuan Shikai and the Qing Ting, how could the Qing Dynasty issue a declaration of abdication? What exactly is the preferential treatment Yuan Shikai gave the Qing Ting? "

"The truth has finally been revealed. It is precisely because the Qing Ting and the Republic of China had a peaceful transition regime between them and did not exterminate them that the Republic of China had the right to inherit the laws of the world, Xinjiang, Mongolia and even the four incomparably huge territories on the other side of the border."

"This is the real history. This is the result of the Chinese spine enduring humiliation. Regardless of who it is, the political parties that are in power on stage, or at least the Han nationality's territory is preserved. This is the benefit of thousands of years of history …"

In the quiet morning, Xiao Letian stood blankly in front of the window, staring at the rising sun in the east.

"You haven't slept for the entire night. Go to the back of the house and rest!" His father-in-law still felt heartache for Young Master Ye. However, Xiao Letian's reply caused old shopkeeper's face to turn pale white.

"What is a dragon? I finally understand today, what the true Son of Heaven represents is not supreme power and endless pleasure, the dragon represents protection, because billions of Li's citizens need protection in order to have the existence of a divine dragon. "Hahaha, I finally understand. Even if he's an emperor, if she can't protect this country, then he's not a dragon, she's just a bug …"

Fan Lian's legs went soft and he collapsed on the armchair, "You... What are you doing? "We can't rebel, you better not harm big guy, you can't …"

When Xiao Letian saw his father-in-law's pale white face, he immediately poured himself a cup of tea and carried it over to him. "What's wrong with you? Stop daydreaming, who said that I was going to rebel? The emperor was the only profession in the world that was most difficult to deal with. I'm not that stupid … If you really have nothing better to do, then control the marriage between Hu Niu, me and Fu Hui. They are the same wife, I want to marry them all day long! "

Xiao Letian finally uncovered a huge knot in his heart. He knew that he could be considered as having integrated into this era, and it could also be said that this era had accepted him. Ceng Guofan's acknowledgement of him was equivalent to opening a door for Xiao Letian, and the two Western Evils were finally accepted by the Han Chinese landowner class.

After Ceng Guofan left, it also represented the end of the four years of turmoil for Tongzhi. Qing Dynasty, Qingliu, and Xiang Army had finally let him go.

Two days later, Zhou Daoying and the weak Hairy # 2 rushed to Tanggu and started an intense debate. Zhou Daoying was Emperor Tongzhi's personal eunuch, Empress Dowager Ci An's trusted aide, and his position in the Forbidden City was no lower than An Dehai's. He was the loyal henchman of the Qing Dynasty, and could be said to be unyielding during negotiations.

The compensation that Xiao Letian wanted was rejected, and the proposal to jointly fund the formation of a security team was rejected as well. In the end, the only promise was for the imperial government to not investigate Xiao Letian's crimes, and not restrict the construction of the Industrial Zones.

Xiao Letian's nose was almost crooked from anger. He knew that it was because Maylor had been saved and he did not have any hostages on hand, but this eunuch was too brainless right? What did I rely on to suppress Qing Ting? Did he really think that she was a bandit who kidnapped tickets?

"Zhou Daoying, Eunuch Zhou, right? I have already heard that you are a famous eunuch of the Forbidden City. However, I think that you have stayed in the Imperial City for too long. It seems that you have already disassociated yourself from the outside world. In that case, I'll open your eyes … "Men, show our distinguished guests around and see our capabilities …"

Zhou Daoying and Hairy # 2 was truly enlightened this time. Inside the secret warehouse, more than fifty ink printing machines were opened for printing. Zhou Daoying's mouth was filled with eggs. He never thought that he would have such a simple printing technique.

When he found out that printing ten copies of this newspaper would only cost two coppers, the stubborn eunuch's forehead was covered in sweat. Why was it so cheap? How is that possible? " The eunuch kept murmuring to himself.

The efficiency and cost of printing were not the only things that alarmed him. When he saw the contents of the latest issue of the newspaper, the eunuch almost went limp.

"On the diplomatic relations of the Qing Dynasty in Western Europe? Mr. Xiao, how could you write such a big article... And here, how can you write all the most secret diplomatic treaties of the court? Raksha Country had carved out a million square kilometers of land in the Black Dragon River? Pay English and French a million silvers? "

"Are you trying to shake the country? What enmity, what enmity, did the emperor and the empress dowager have with you? How can you shake the foundations of the imperial government and beguile the hearts of the people? "

Hearing that, Xiao Letian laughed: Ouch! Your ability to strike back at others isn't weak at all, am I shaking the country? I sent assassins to kill people in the court? Did I go to the house of the court official to poison him? "The one being bullied is me, not the imperial government …"

Zhou Daoying was stuck in there and no words came out of his mouth, following that, the eunuch lowered his head due to the training in the afternoon. The eunuchs who spent their days guarding the Forbidden City in all four directions did not have much vision. When they saw the mighty and mighty new army, they were completely scared stiff.

"All soldiers of the First Company report to the Lord... All the officers and men of the second company report to the lord... "The corpses of those who died in battle have been buried. Lord, please preside over the funeral …"

Xiao Hexin and Sima Yun were both filled with tears. In front of them was a coffin with 18 lipstick and lacquer, these were all brothers who had died in battle missions after returning to their homeland.

Xiao Letian's heart really ached. These brothers of his had all been trained according to the training of military officers, the eighteen martyrs might become eighteen squadrons or even eighteen companies in the future. But to die at the start of their career just like that, there was no way for them to argue in life.

The first coffin in front of him was the squad leader who died in an explosion to protect Xiao Letian. His corpse had already been sewn together carefully, but his face was still badly damaged.

Xiao Letian's tears started to roll down his face, "Brother, take care! Your family is under the care of all of us, and your children are under my personal tutelage. You can leave without worry, although you won't be able to enjoy your future career, your descendants won't be able to. Those of us who are still alive will personally create a heaven on earth, and our descendants will no longer have to suffer such humiliation … "

Speaking up to here, Xiao Letian pointed at all of the new troops and shouted loudly, "My brothers and sisters Xiao Letian, I swear to the heavens here that everyone can enjoy the career that we will shape in the future. Even if you die, your spirit soul will be worthy of the temple as well and your descendants will be able to live happily and peacefully in this world …"

"Here, I declare … The eighteen brothers who died in battle are buried in Industrial Zones. Their memorial tablets will be placed in the newly constructed temple and they will be worshipped for generations to come. This is the promise I, Xiao Letian, have made for everyone … "

At this time, Xiao Letian was already close to madness. Both of his hands waved violently, and his mournful roar shook Zhou Daoying until his face turned pale and sweat poured out like a spring.

"Brothers!" When our comrades are far away from us, what do they want to hear and see most of all? It's our gunfire, it's our great military might... "Listen to my orders, the entire army's live ammunition drill, bid farewell to our comrades …"

"Die for the Lord! To die for the Lord! "Die in the service of our lord …" With a roar like thunder, the light blue US military uniform in the middle of the field was charging, crossing the fields, firing, fighting... Everyone only had one thought in their minds, and that was that they would be satisfied with following such an adult in this life.

There was dignity in being alive, there was incense in dying, and there was a bright future for future generations. What was there to ask for? What else do you want? Who here doesn't owe his lordship a life?

"Just follow the adults. Even if it's the end of the world, we have to keep walking forward …" Amidst the roars of the soldiers, there was the sound of hand grenades exploding, the sound of Molotov's cocktail s shattering and burning, and the sound of Spencer's rain of shots.

It was only now that Zhou Daoying knew how ruthless Xiao Letian was. He was showing off to the imperial government, if he did not agree to his conditions, there was no telling what kind of trouble he would create.

"Mr. Xiao, I am convinced. I will listen to you and do as you say!"