Chapter 155: Su Ye Is Awesome at Betraying Fate

Chapter 155 Su Yi is awesome! Betrayal! Destiny

The officer returned to the ship to report.

But a moment later, he came back and said: "Sir Basile, the earl said that you must go and meet him, otherwise the passenger ship bound for London will never be able to set sail."

Then, he looked at Su Yi and said, "This must be Sir Su Yi from the Qing Dynasty. Please follow me."

Now in the entire Far East, Elgin is the largest, and his background is more prominent than Baoling.

Their family ruled a city in northeastern Scotland for a long time. When the Kingdom of Scotland became independent, the Bruce family was the holder of the title of Earl of Elgin. After Scotland joined the British Empire, this family remained extremely prominent.

Several generations of this family have served as governors-general of North America in the British Empire, ambassadors to the Ottoman Empire, governor-general of India, etc.

The eighth Earl of Elgin in front of him, James Bruce, was the former governor of North America.

Therefore, this big man's attitude towards China is absolutely tough, contemptuous and arrogant.

In desperation, Sir Basiali and Su Yi had no choice but to board the battleship.

Sir Basharli was summoned to see Count Elgin, while Rear Admiral Simagoli received Su Yi.

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"Dear Sir Basial, are you a peerless beauty? Worthy of my pursuit?" Count Elgin said sternly.

Then, he poured the other party a cup of coffee.

"I'm very curious. You and Bao Ling are such wise people. How could you be deceived by a Qing man with pigtails into signing that ridiculous secret agreement and retreating privately."

"You actually want to set up a factory in this backward, barbaric and ignorant country. Is there any more ridiculous idea than this? Before you can pick up the factory, these monkeys will dismantle your machines, pick them up and sell them Scrap metal.”

"Sir Basile, you should have been to the land by the sea. Flowers cannot be grown in salt-alkali land. And this decadent country is a barbaric salt-alkali land, and industry cannot be born. Your ideas have been rejected in London. Ridiculous, as ridiculous as a fantasy."

Ser Basile made no objection.

Count Elgin said: "Sir Baoling was ridiculed like never before in London and severely scolded in Congress. First of all, when you sent troops to capture Guangzhou, you sent troops privately without first obtaining approval from Congress. After that, you withdrew unconditionally, and even more It damaged the majesty of the empire and greatly increased the cost of suppressing the Qing Dynasty. "

"Look at this ignorant country, look at what that piggy governor Ye Mingchen did. Because of your unconditional withdrawal, because you were persuaded by Su Yi, he regarded our British Empire as a paper tiger, and even directly detained our diplomacy The officers, as well as our military attachés, put them in jail."

Because Ye Mingchen was also imprisoned by Bao Ling and Basia Li at that time, Ye Mingchen wanted revenge.

In fact, the Qing court in history did even more ridiculous things.

When the British and French allied forces arrived in Beijing, someone suggested that Basxali, who had come for diplomatic negotiations, be detained. So Basxali was actually arrested and imprisoned, along with thirty-eight of his entourage.

When they were later released, they were all punished.

Half of them had been killed, and several of the Times reporters were cut into several pieces.

Count Elgin said: "For this ignorant, ridiculous, and ignorant country, swords and artillery are the only languages ​​they can understand, and death is the only thing they fear. Secret agreement? Cooperation? Joint venture to set up a factory? Want to let The Qing Dynasty became the British Empire’s largest ally in the Far East and contained Russia? What a big joke.”

"Sir Pauling worked very hard in London, but like a clown's performance, no one listened, no one applauded, and many people even classified him as persona non grata. He was refused entry to salon receptions, and many members of Congress He also refused his visit. He has no hope. Now I am afraid that he has completely given up on himself at home and getting drunk in the pub. "

"But you are different, Sir Basial. You are still very young. The key is that you do not have to bear the main responsibility for the last diplomatic failure. I am willing to protect you. I need someone by my side who is proficient in Chinese affairs, and you are the only one." candidate.”

"Of course, of course Wytoma is also very good, but he is too reserved. I am from Oxford University and he is from Cambridge. We don't have a very tacit understanding."

"So, come to me and work for me, Sir Basial. This is your only chance, otherwise your political future will end here."

Bashar said politely: "Your Majesty, war is inevitable, isn't it?"

Elgin said: "The piggy governor was inspired by Su Yi's diplomatic victory and decided to achieve a greater diplomatic victory. Not only did he detain the owners of the Yarrow merchant ship, the officials and military attaches of the legation, but he also planned to borrow The officers who used the machine to expel the consulate in Guangzhou were so tough that it was unimaginable, like a wild boar running amok.”

"I have submitted a formal proposal to Congress to completely resolve the Qing Dynasty issue through military means. Cede new territories, open more port cities, obtain more consular adjudication rights in cities, church autonomy, and receive more war reparations. ”

"Soon, London will pass this resolution."

"Moreover, the United States, France, and even the Russian Empire are very interested in this military operation. They will participate in this military operation and political operation to hunt China."

Sir Basili asked: "How many troops are prepared to dispatch in London?"

Elgin said: "This is a military secret, but in this country, there is no need for military secrets. It doesn't matter even if you tell them directly to the emperor. Congress is still deliberating, but according to my plan, the first batch of eight thousand army troops will eventually The strength will be around 30,000 people and 300 warships.”

"Originally, there was no need for such a large scale, but your last diplomatic failure caused the Qing Dynasty to underestimate our will. Therefore, greater power is needed to completely cripple this country, so that they will be completely obedient and allowed to be slaughtered by us. ”

Earl Elgin said: "Sir Basial, there is no point for you to go to London. I know that you are trying to lobby Her Majesty the Queen to bypass Congress and open another diplomatic route between China and Britain. Believe me, Bao Ling You have already tried it, and there is no point in going again, because the Queen of England does not believe that there is a flame of civilization in the Eastern world.”

"So, stay by my side and be my assistant. This is your only future."

Ba Xiali was silent for a long time and said: "Earl Elgin, I am different from you. I have been poor since I was a child and can't survive, so I came to China to join my sister. I have spent more time in China than in the UK." long."

Elgin asked: "Could it be that you have feelings for China?"

Ba Xiali said: "It's not because of this, but because people like us, once we start a path, we must go to the end. And there is a very powerful force pushing me. If I give up now, choose an easy path." I will regret it so much when I am dying decades later!"

Earl Elgin's face suddenly turned cold.

"I admire your will, Mr. Don Quixote." Elgin said: "I think the passenger ship to London can be released. Our Sir Basili is going to do big things."

Then Count Elgin put away his books and picked up his pipe.

"Farewell, Lord Earl." Basiali stood up and said goodbye.

Count Elgin said: "You are ruining your future. The door is closed and the window is gone."

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On the other side, Su Yi had almost no communication with Rear Admiral Xima Migelili.

I just drank coffee quietly, lit a pipe, but did not smoke it, but let it burn out and the smoke dissipate.

The friendship that seemed to represent the past between Su Yi and the Major General also dissipated lightly.

Sir Basiali knocked on the door outside and said, "Sir Su Yi, it's time for us to leave."

The rear admiral was stunned, then opened the door and said, "Baxiali, my friend, have you really thought about it? You are ruining your future."

Basharli said: "I come from a slum, but I am still different after all."

Then he took off his hat and said goodbye to the rear admiral.

The two men left the battleship.

After being cleared by the navy, the passenger ship to London will set sail soon.

Ba Xiali said: "Sir Su Yi, I am walking a difficult road, and you are also walking a difficult but great road."

"It's just that I am doing it for my personal future, and you are doing it for this country."

"Thank you for the poverty in the past, which gave me strength. Thanks for everything I experienced in the capital, which gave me strength. And thank you for your strong will, which gave me strength."

Su Yi said: "Sir Basiali, I shouldn't have said many things originally for fear of causing you to misunderstand. But your mission to London this time is obviously more difficult than imagined."

"So, I have prepared three paths for you."

"The first way, Her Majesty the Queen's personal secretary, the apple of her eye, Princess Alice, she has a compassionate nature, loves nursing, often goes to the hospital to help take care of patients, and she is not in good health, she may get sick, and she may be diphtheria!"

"If she really has this disease, please treat it with penicillin, it will be very effective."

"The second way is that the Crown Prince of the British Empire, Prince Edward, has a very chaotic private life. He hangs out with married women and various actresses. What if, what if he is infected with syphilis?"

As soon as these words came out, Ba Xiali's expression changed drastically.

Obviously, this is a scary road. Because the hidden meaning in Su Yi's words was so scary.

However, it is not surprising at all that the British royal family is infected with syphilis.

Henry VIII was infected with syphilis before his marriage and later gave birth to several children with congenital syphilis.

King Charles II contracted syphilis, causing all his hair to fall out, and he wore a wig, eventually dying young.

"Third way, who is the most noble person in your royal family?" Su Yi asked.

Baxalli said instinctively that it must be Queen Victoria.

But when Su Yi asked this, she must be talking about who has the greatest influence on the Queen.

That is undoubtedly the Queen's husband, Prince Albert. This is not only her husband, but also her spiritual support.

After thinking for a while, Bashar said politely: "You mean the Queen's husband, Prince Albert?"

Su Yi said: "Yes, this prince suffers from a very strange disease. He often suffers from severe abdominal pain. The anus and rectum may have lesions, or even ulcers and perforations. The symptoms can easily be regarded as typhoid fever. But it’s not, it’s a type of localized enteritis.”

This disease was later called Crohn's disease.

The queen's husband contracted the disease, often suffering from pain, and died five years later.

Because the symptoms were similar, he was diagnosed with typhoid fever.

But in fact, the so-called typhoid fever was not the cause of his death. He had already had related symptoms, but the doctor could not detect them.

Su Yi took out a glass tube with some light yellow crystals inside.

This is metronidazole.

This is something that no one else can really make. Su Yi used calcium carbonate as the raw material and under the guidance of the chemistry doctor in the group, he made it after countless failures.

"This is not penicillin. This is a drug specially used to treat Prince Albert's illness. Whenever he has an attack and is in unbearable pain, it will have miraculous effects." Su Yi said: "Every time the prince has an attack, he will be in great pain. This This kind of pain may sometimes be the same as a woman giving birth, and the torture to him is very terrible. But once you give him a drug that instantly relieves his pain and cures his symptoms, you will gain the friendship of Prince Albert.”

For a moment, Basia Li looked at Su Yi in disbelief.

If he had put it before, he would definitely not believe that there was another miraculous drug.

However, Su Yi had already proven herself with penicillin.

"Sir Su Yi, are you a wizard?" Sir Basiali asked tremblingly.

Originally, Su Yi was not prepared to tell these three ways, because there were many things that were difficult to explain.

But now it seems that Bao Ling and Basxali's mission in London this time is too difficult.

Therefore, Su Yi had to take action.

Su Yi asked: "Sir Basiali, according to your understanding of the British royal family, are these three ways effective?"

Ba Xiali pointed to his brow and said: "Did you see my brow? It is completely stretched. Did you see my eyes? They are full of light."

"Sir Su Yi, in some respects, the royal families of our two countries are the same. As long as we gain their friendship, everything will be easy to handle."

"It's too dangerous for you to give the second way. This is simply treason for us. I will not choose it. It is absolutely impossible to do this kind of thing secretly. Once discovered, all of us will die." Burial place."

"The first way is, whether Princess Alice is sick, especially if she is not diphtheria, is full of chance. It is impossible for us to find a way to infect her with diphtheria, otherwise it would be treason. And our gentleman's code does not allow us to go Do something like this, right?"

"But the third way, if what you say is true, Prince Albert has already contracted this disease and began to suffer terrible pain, then it is simply a God-send, and we will have a huge success. Probability.”

"Albert's weight at this time is much more important than Prince Edward and Princess Alice combined."

"His friendship is worth thousands of dollars."

Then, Sir Basxali couldn't help but stepped forward to hug Su Yi and said: "You may not know that just a moment ago, I was desperate to set foot on this passenger ship. I felt that my trip to London was gloomy. I am on a mission that is bound to fail. But now... I feel that there is hope in front of me."

"If you succeed, you will have saved my political destiny and Sir Bowring's political destiny,"

Of course, this also includes Su Yi's fate.

And the fate of countless families.

Even, the fate of this country.

Because if this secret agreement fails, it will take at least several years before the next Westernization Movement is launched.

In that case, Su Yi's next key plan will be.

It was immediately delayed for many years.

Moreover, the Westernization Movement led by the imperial court was destined to be a mixed meal. It seemed lively and powerful, but it was quickly completely knocked back to its original shape during the Sino-Japanese War of 1898. His back was broken directly by a stick, and he could not get up for decades.

Loosening his arms, Sir Basial said: "Goodbye, my friend."

Su Yi said: "Wait a moment, I have also prepared a small gift. If you really see Prince Albert, please help me deliver it to him. This gift should have a great touch on him. Our plan is very helpful and a little trump card.”

Then Su Yi waved, and Li Qi from behind immediately moved a box over.

Sir Basial took the box and said, "What on earth is it that is so mysterious?"

Then, with his entourage and suitcase, he boarded the passenger ship bound for London.

Su Yi stood on the dock to see him off.

Wait until the passenger ship disappears over the sea.

At the same time, the sun was gradually setting.

The huge fleet of the British Empire left in a mighty manner.

The entire Qing court was still in chaos and unknown.

Little did he know that the pace of war was getting closer and closer.

Little did he know that the scale of this war was unprecedentedly larger than that of more than ten years ago.

At this time, Li Qi stepped forward and said, "Master, it's time for us to set off."

Su Yi nodded.

Time is like fire.

There's still a lot to do on his end.

Looking down from the sky, it seems to be divided into three lines.

The war line between the British Empire and the Qing Empire is slowly opening.

In London, Bao Ling and Ba Xiali were weaving another thread of fate between China and Britain.

Su Yi is in Jiangxi, on the line of industrial salvation in Jiujiang.

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And in the capital!

Shen Baozhen, Shen Tingen and Shen Baoer's family stood quietly.

Shen Baozhen's heart was being tortured like never before.

What should he do next?

He had just been secretly summoned by the emperor.

The meaning inside made him shudder.

For the emperor, Shen Baozhen betrayed the Hunan Army and had a mortal feud with Su Ye.

Then the only reliance was on him, the emperor.

The emperor asked Shen Baozhen to carry out a secret mission to help him secretly keep an eye on Su Ye.

And Shen Baozhen was given the right to make secret reports.

Once Su Ye made any move, he could report it.

Of course, the words were not so explicit, let alone saying that Su Ye had ulterior motives.

There was still some decency between the monarch and his subjects.

The emperor just said that Su Ye was still young and needed a steady old minister to keep an eye on him so that he would not go astray.

Shen Baozhen was steady and loyal to the king.

So he helped the emperor to carry out this secret mission.

Then, Shen Baozhen had to face a choice.

Agreeing to the emperor to do this would be another betrayal of Su Ye.

So is the emperor a good backer?

Of course, the emperor is the biggest backer of the entire Qing Dynasty.

Shen Baoer said: "Father, the emperor is the Son of Heaven, the biggest backer in the whole world."

"But the emperor may not be your backer."

This is to the root of the matter.

"For the emperor, your greatest value is to help him keep an eye on Su Ye. Once this mission is completed, you will certainly be reused and become the governor of Jiangxi, and even higher in the future."

"But how to complete this mission?" Shen Baoer said: "Exposing Su Ye's ulterior motives, and finally joining forces with the Hunan Army to drive Su Ye off the stage, is it the end of this mission?"

"If so, then this mission cannot be completed at all."

"And once Su Ye discovers your betrayal, then..."

Shen Baozhen narrowed his eyes.

Then he will have a hundred ways to die, and each of them seems to have nothing to do with Su Ye.

Shen Baoer said: "In fact, we are now facing a huge trouble."

Shen Tingen couldn't help but look at his extremely smart, beautiful and beautiful granddaughter.

Shen Baoer said: "There is no impenetrable wall in the world. The emperor summoned you alone, and Su Ye will know it eventually. You have betrayed the Hunan Army, and you need to give Su Ye an explanation at that time."

"Because no one knows whether you have promised the emperor, and no one knows whether you will secretly monitor Su Ye and complain to the emperor next."

"So, if you don't plan to betray Su Ye, then you need to think of a way to further bind him." Shen Baoer said lightly.

Shen Baozhen fell into deep thought.

Then, he suddenly raised his head and looked at his daughter Shen Baoer.

Shen Baozhen's face was beautiful, with a dreamy feeling.

Her figure was graceful, just like a willow.

Her skin was white and her bones were white. If she gained a little, she would be fat, and if she lost a little, she would be thin.

She was probably the most dream partner for all scholars in the world.

Shen Baoer's face suddenly turned red and she said, "Father, what are you looking at me for?"

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Time flies!

A period of time passed.

After a few days of sailing, they turned from the sea to the Yangtze River.

Dozens of large ships finally stopped.

Ahead is the dock of Jiujiang.

After thousands of miles of trekking, the first batch of 6,000 young and middle-aged immigrants finally arrived at their destination.

"We're here, we're here."

"We're here in Jiujiang City!"

Ahead is Jiujiang.

Ahead is their new home.

It is their future.

These 6,000 young and middle-aged immigrants have suffered so much along the way, and they are seasick.

They are full of anxiety, hope, and uneasiness.

Their family has paid everything and given all their savings and wealth to Lord Su Ye.

In exchange for them coming to this land.

So what will greet them next?

Hope? Or disappointment?

In this state of mind, these 6,000 new immigrants left the big ship and set foot on this land.

The land that holds all Su Ye's hopes.

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At the same time, in London.

In a mansion.

The mansion looks luxurious, but it is a mess inside.

The servants in the house were driven away, and his wife and children were also driven to the countryside.

Only Bao Ling lived in it. He was full of beard, dirty, messy, and had not taken a bath for a few days. He smelled bad all over.

At this time, he was still drunk.

He was still holding a bottle of wine in his hand, half lying on the chair, sleeping soundly.

Sir Bashali pinched his nose and walked in on tiptoe.

When he saw Bao Ling on the sofa, he frowned immediately.

He came to the kitchen, took a basin of cold water, and then poured it directly on Bao Ling's face.

Sir Bao Ling woke up suddenly.

After seeing Bashali, he was shocked at first, then very excited, and hugged him.

"My good friend, you are finally here, you are finally back."

"But our plan failed, no one in the royal family wants to see me."

"My political future is over, tell Su Ye that we can't do anything."

"Bashali, you are still young, follow Earl Elgin, there is still a future there."

Bashali said: "No, if I follow Earl Elgin, my future will stop here forever. But our path can bring unprecedented glory to both of us. We will become the most outstanding diplomats and politicians."

Bao Ling said: "I have told you that I have failed. The royal family does not want to see me at all and is not interested in our plan at all."

Bashali said: "I will give you one hour to prepare. We are going to meet Prince Albert! The most distinguished person in London."

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On another dock in Jiujiang.

A ship floated slowly.

Shen Baoer, with her eyebrows and eyes as beautiful as a willow, sat on the bow.

Looking at Jiujiang City not far away.

Sighed in his heart: "Is this city my home?"

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Note: The second update is here. I had a bad sleep today. I slept for less than five hours. I will go to lie down for a while and then write tomorrow's chapter.

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