Chapter 6: Feng Manlou

The interior is magnificent with green gauze lanterns as thin as silkworm wings.

On the edge of the yellow satin kang, a dignified and beautiful lady sat upright, with her clothes decorated with gold and jade, glorious and dazzling. The golden bride is like countless bright stars flashing under the lantern of fire. The autumn fragrance is filled with gold-colored short jacket, and a bow tied with pearls and long spikes. It seems that the colorful gilded finger cover symbolizing supreme power is shining with a strange light. The beauty's power is faintly visible, high above and unattainable.

But facing You, the cemetery was filled with solemn, tragic and desolate.

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In the Yin'an Hall of the County Prince's Mansion, Ye Zhao reviewed and distributed official documents from each yamen. In the official documents, he asked the General's Mansion and the Guangdong-based yamen to go to the Martyrs' Cemetery to pay tribute every year. Military academies such as the Martial Arts Hall and the Shipbuilding School should promote the spirit of the martyrs' martyrs' army. Before entering the school, the students mourn the martyrs' cemetery was the first lesson he learned.

"Master! The British Consul in Guangzhou, Jackson, asked for a visit." The guards outside the hall gate came in and knelt on one knee to report.

Ye Zhao nodded slightly, "Please."

"It is said that Guangzhou Consul Jackson will meet with you!" There were a sound outside the hall gate.

Ye Zhao smiled and said, "When can I use the word "please?" He said it to Ruyi.

Now Ruyi has almost become a full-time official on duty, and she works in Yin'an Hall every day. There is no way. First, her knowledge is limited and it is difficult to handle the letter of writing. Second, who dares to call her in the secretary's room? It's not bad to just serve tea and water next to the prince and run errands to transmit the letter of writing.

Ruyi dared not say anything. To be honest, she couldn't understand the letters, but as a woman and the maid of the royal family dared to make a claim on military and national affairs? He pretended to be deaf and dumb, and now he is with his master every day.

Jackson, the Guangzhou Minister, who was not very good at work, had a tall figure and a head full of blonde curly hair, walked in. According to the old rules, just like meeting Queen Elizabeth, he knelt down on one knee and saluted Ye Zhao to greet him.

Ye Zhao walked down the palace steps with a smile and said, "Mr. Minister, please get up."

This is not the first time Jackson has come to Yin'an Hall. He is familiar with the road. Seeing Ruyi lifting the pearl curtain, he followed Ye Zhao into the "Holiday Hall" behind the yellow curtain.

Ruyi served Jackson with hot coffee again. Seeing his master's gesture, he served hot tea for his master, and then stepped down.

"Follow the minister's complexion, what's the dilemma?" Ye Zhao asked with a smile.

Jackson had a good impression of Ye Zhao. He came to Guangzhou to take office in the spring of this year and was the Consul General. The three Consuls of Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin were all subject to their restraints.

After several contacts with Ye Zhao, Jackson had a good impression of the General King, and felt that the General King had extraordinary conversation and insight, and he was really the only person he had seen in his life.

When consulting with officials and consuls such as Bao Ling, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tianjin and other British businesses, he fully supported Ye Zhao. He said that if wars began in the north and south, our British Empire should strictly abide by a neutral position, and winning the South is more in line with the interests of the British Empire.

But the Shanghai businessmen were excited, and the senior squads were very arrogant. In addition, Bao Ling also put pressure on him, so Jackson couldn't help but agree to negotiate with the Chinese prince.

At this time, facing Ye Zhao, he looked out of his briefcase and took out a letter from his briefcase, and read the book: "Prince, on behalf of the Kingdom of Great Britain, I strongly protested against your shooting of our citizens and reserved the right to take further action."

Ye Zhao said seriously: "I express deep regret for this matter. I will send you a note in two days. You are also aware of our country's laws. This is my best effort. Besides, Mr. Martin interferes with our country's internal affairs in the waters of our country. I have no choice but to do it. I hope Mr. Jackson understands it."

Jackson nodded slightly and read according to the letter: "Your domestic affairs will never interfere with me, but all parties in your country must ensure the freedom of trade among our merchants. Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Shanghai, Tianjin, Yingkou and other commercial ports are listed as military forbidden areas. It is strictly forbidden for any national warship to conduct military attacks in this waters. If there is any violation, the Far East Fleet of the Vic will have to take necessary measures."

Ye Zhao's heart sank, the Six Kings were already on the string.

Jackson put down the Wenhan, then there was an expression on his face, and he said helplessly: "Prince, I'm sorry, I have no choice."

Thinking about the possible actions of the Six Kings, Ye Zhao remained silent and nodded with a smile: "I can understand, Mr. Jackson, I know you have tried your best."

Jackson sighed and said, "Prince, the Far East Fleet will arrive in Hong Kong within three days to monitor the actions of your navy. This note is not to intimidate you."

Although the Far East Fleet also listed Guangzhou's waters as a protection area, anyone knows that Beijing's navy has no ability to threaten Guangzhou. It can even be said that Beijing has no navy at all, unless several sailing ships that can only travel near the sea are also called warships.

Therefore, this note with threats is actually an ultimatum to Ye Zhao and a warning to the Guangdong Navy.

Ye Zhao smiled and said, "Mr. Jackson, I understand."

Jackson sighed, "It's good that the prince can understand. The country is also out of protecting trade, not intentionally making things difficult for the prince."

Ye Zhao nodded without saying a word.

Jackson thought for a while and said, "Prince, I noticed that the eulogy uses the word "barbarians advance eastward" in the eulogy. I'm afraid..."

Ye Zhao waved his hand and said, "Mr. Jackson should know our country's cultural traditions, but it is actually an inspiring move, and there is no other intention."

Even if the word nationalism has just been born for decades in English, it is far from forming a systematic explanation of nationalism, and there is no such thing as inciting nationalism.

Therefore, although Jackson, who knew a lot about Chinese tradition, felt that this move was inappropriate, there was no sufficient reason to refute it. After sitting for a while, he felt bored and stood up to say goodbye.

Looking at his back, Ye Zhao slowly picked up the teacup.

The Six Kings seem to be determined to cut off their "vassals" and ask the great powers to intervene, so as not to avoid their navy going north. This is the first step and the most obvious signal.

If the Six Kings were really smart, the earlier the better. When he realized that he could not surrender to him, the reduction of the vassal was inevitable, and if he acted vigorously, he would have to have the determination to cut off his arm.

The Six Kings have exactly this determination.

In Guangdong, the Six Kings reduced their vassals and refused to obey orders, and even supported the young prince as emperor, officials, gentry, and military soldiers. What will happen if they give themselves two more years, they will inevitably make people accept it, but the Six Kings will not give themselves time.

The seemingly powerful Guangzhou regime, but once the edict of the Six Kings was released from their posts, I was afraid that the situation would be more complicated than I imagined.

How to do it yourself?

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