On May 8, 1860, five steam cargo ships sailed through Miaotun.

"What a big day this is." Many people gathered on the shore and talked about it.

Nehoroshev was so angry that he hit the wooden post with his cane. This must be too bullying - a few days ago, two English steam cargo ships flying the Jack Union flag brazenly headed north, and this morning there were four more rice ships.

Heading north, five more British ships passed by this afternoon. Could it be that the Wulong River suddenly became a golden waterway?

But as the governor of Miaotun who took office last year, Nehoroshev had a hard time telling him.

Originally, Lucia had the opportunity to monopolize the Wulong River channel - the shipbuilding industry of the Tang Dynasty here was backward, and it meant that there was no such thing.

However, in March 1856, the Paris Peace Conference held to end the Crimean War not only agreed on "freedom of navigation for all countries on the Danube River", but also passed "free navigation of the Wulong River" at the insistence of Britain.

The loser had no say, and even the emperor was furious. Naturally, Lucia could only hold her nose and agree.

Therefore, when negotiating the Tianjin Agreement in June 1858, Ignatiev, the special envoy of the Lu people, did not even discuss the terms of exclusive possession of Wulongjiang River - but this fool underestimated the enemy and died in Fusang.

In human hands, it is impossible to hold people accountable.

And next year, the Tang Dynasty won the second Battle of Dagukou in June 1859. How can this be justified!

Naturally, the special envoy of the Lu people, Pirovsky, did not dare to cause trouble and just changed the contract as soon as possible.

Speaking of which, this was also dictated by the situation. In 1854 and 1855, the Anglo-French allied forces swept across the empire's territories in the North Pacific. After that, widespread rebellions occurred. Although shipping on the Wulong River was partially restored in 1856, it was not until 1858 that the Lu people

Returning to Miaotun, it was not until the contract was renewed in 1859 that he started to run the business vigorously. Since he was not strong enough, he could not be tough with his words.

For Nehoroshev, the governor of Miaotun, the so-called "vigorous management" was just to deceive the nobles of St. Petersburg. They released half a company, built a few wooden houses, and didn't even bring in immigrants, just to show off.

What's even more disturbing is that the Mi people who also successfully exchanged contracts came here to join in the fun, but the British businessmen actually came here just because they smelled the smell. They also warned themselves on behalf of Thames not to play tricks, "Monopolizing Wulongjiang is a no-brainer."

think!"

"Pooh!"

But if you want to give others a taste of strength, you have to have a strong guy in hand - the two fleets that reinforced the Far East in 1857 and 1858 were all exhausted. In 1859, four warships came, but it was too late.

The unruly "English" have sold ordnance to many Saurons in the past few years.

Of course, the British who arrived in 1859 would never admit this, "I'm not! I didn't! Stop talking nonsense!"

It wasn't you who did it, was it the Mi people?

But over the years, the Mi people have encouraged the empire to expand in the Far East:

Since 1853, the governor of Russia in Milan, Bodisco, wrote to St. Petersburg, saying, “The Mi people say that now is a good time for Russia to occupy both sides of the Wulong River, which will help the two countries develop more trade.

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In May 1854, Miren Kurt and others presented the latest ordnance revolvers to the emperor.

In May 1855, the "North Pacific and China Sea Exploration and Expedition Team" composed of five warships came to Kamchatka - but these ships were involved in military transportation at the time and were caught by the Anglo-French allied forces.

Sunk. This is really a tragic song about Rumi and the two countries joining forces to fight against the power of Britain and Buddha.

In September 1855, 15 American mechanics went to St. Petersburg to work on the construction of the railway.

In 1856, just after the Crimean War, the Mi people sent the ship "Mi Zhou" ordered by the empire to Kamchatka.

Because of the good cooperation—in fact, it was an urgent need—after Siberian Governor Pujiatin took office in 1857, the empire canceled all tariffs and inspections on rice goods in the Far East, and allowed them to set up trading houses at will in the territory.

In addition, in the Yarrow War that began in 1856, Rumi was always the one who added insult to injury. With this kind of friendship, even if Nehoroshev was killed, he did not believe that Rumi would be behind it.

Seeing that Nehoroshev was so angry, Fenn Wilson, the governor of the rice village in Miaotun, comforted him, "The four rice ships that passed by in the morning are not in Nepal just like the British ships."

When Gurayevsk docks, it’s definitely not real rice.”

"I don't want to hear it. If you can't comfort people, don't talk!"

Nehoroshev was so angry that his eyes were shining with gold. All fools knew that there were only two people up and down the river who could trade, either the Tang people or the Lu people. If they didn't dock in this port, they would naturally have colluded with the Tang people. Isn't that true?

It's not important at all!

Besides, you Mi people are not good people. Black slaves have not been abolished yet. There are profit-seeking businessmen everywhere. I believe you are a fool. Normally, it is okay to hook up with Tang people, but in May of this year, Lucia was

There are big moves in the Far East, so this is not the right time to cause chaos!

"Hey, I didn't reveal this secret. Well, I can't tell. I started planning this big thing last year. Even if I didn't tell it, I guess the traces wouldn't be hidden from smart people."

If the American Wilson knew what the man in front of him was thinking, he would definitely laugh in anger:

Black slavery has not been abolished in the United States, but your serfs in Lucia are still there;

Nehoroshev, can you keep a secret? Drink some vodka, chat with me, wake up and forget all about your nonsense. What secret can you keep in your alcoholic heart?

Of course Nehoroshev was anxious as he watched the fleet pass by, but now that the river had just thawed and he only had a few small wooden boats in hand, it was useless to be anxious.

At this time, Hori Toshi, who was hiding in the captain's cabin, started talking nonsense with his clairvoyant eyes shining brightly:

"This is Miaotun, the Nikolaevsk of the Lu people? Isn't it a place named after the late emperor? Why is it so dilapidated?"

Naoyoshi Hori, the big boss on land in Hakodate, really didn’t want to talk to him. This guy usually has a decent face, but since he boarded the ship in Moka, he has transformed into a curious baby. He asks questions about everything he sees along the way.

My good patience was also worn out.

Naoyoshi Hori is the coach of this trip. He can remain silent, but others cannot:

Since the incident outside the Sakurada Gate this year, the eldest brother Iiso was stabbed in the head and was seriously injured and unable to serve. The prestige of the shogunate was ruined. After receiving the news, Hakodate Superintendent Horihixi was in panic all day long, and Naohide ordered, "The original

Hakodate and the others have stepped up their efforts to win over, in an effort to completely bring the few people they are optimistic about onboard!"

Those who participated in this foreign military expedition without Edo's will were the names of Hori Toshihiro, Takeda Toisaburo and others. Therefore, no matter how many questions there are, they must be answered.

Hakodate’s executive and Egawa Hidetoshi had no choice but to come forward and explain to Hori:

"After Russia's defeat in the Crimean War in 1856 and the world economic crisis in 1857, its vitality was severely damaged and it was unable to manage the Far East. Besides, the Russians had suffered heavy losses in the North Pacific over the past few years, so they could plot against them again.

In the Longjiang River Basin, I am afraid that even the efforts to suck milk are exhausted, so naturally there will not be much investment in Miaotun."

Because Naohide is now the leader of Hakodate and the number one person in the north, he cannot move lightly, so Hidetoshi is the nominal tallest person in this trip.

But since Lord Bai founded the army, there has been an iron rule, "Professional people do professional things, and no one can interfere with the on-site commander." - You can issue strategic orders before the war, but don't dictate during the war.

Already.

It is very difficult to achieve this. Who has the right not to think about it? But after persisting over the years, with continuous infrastructure construction and system improvement, a tradition has finally been formed.

This time the troops were dispatched because the land general, Murata Nagatoshi, was not there - he had been seconded to the Edo Military Academy in 1858 and had not returned. Therefore, the on-site commanders were the land army chief, Naoyoshi Hori, and the navy chief, Nakahama.

Manjiro, each on land and water performs his or her duties.

On the other hand, fellow travelers Egawa Hidetoshi and Hori Toshihi are part of the visiting group, and they only need to watch and are not allowed to interfere.

This war is very important to the situation in the Far East. If we win, China and Fuso will be able to maintain peace in the north for at least ten years; but if we lose, China will inevitably lose territory and bleed. After the essence of the Zhixiu line is damaged, we are afraid that we will lose it.

Taking the initiative in the storm of the Bakumatsu period.

Of course, the combined number of Hakodate and White Master is only 70,000 to 80,000 people now. It would be a bit arrogant to talk about taking the initiative. But now that the Northland has entered a period of rapid development, if you stumble in the future, you will lose several years.

time.

In fact, this battle was completely unexpected.

Naohide felt that Rusia was already in such a state of embarrassment. Muravyov died in 1855, Aihun’s troops came to the city in 1858 and Aihun’s agreement was not discussed. So what if Beidi didn’t

It can be peaceful for a while.

But I never expected that in September last year, the Siberian Governor Pujiatin led his troops to bloodbath Jiangwanzi opposite Aihui. After that, John Bryan Jr. found Hakoguan and asked Zhixiu to send troops to fight against Shandong in the spring of 1860.

You Pu Jia Ting, who has thick eyebrows and big eyes, aren't you said to be "gentle, elegant, and quite scholarly"? Why do you look like a vicious dog after becoming the governor?

If Naoxiu hadn't planned well over the years, he would have regretted it!

"Xiao Luzi, we have been staring at you!"

It turned out that after participating in the Anglo-French attack on Kamchatka in 1854 and 1855, Little John's social status doubled in the British Far East circles and he got better and better - of course, the Xianheng Company transferred the White Lord's fur and whaling business to Little John's

Sanjiang Yangxing, this is also an important reason, money and power are inseparable.

In 1855, Takemae Torajiro established the Credit Union Bank and the Credit Union Bank in Matsue under the guidance of Naohide; while Little John also established the Huitong Bank and the Credit Union Bank in Hong Kong in the same year.

The business of Huitong Bank and Foreign Bank became bigger and bigger, and the British Far East officials who took shares and dry bonuses were also more satisfied with Little John, and repeatedly persuaded him to become an official. After making enough money, he was still a businessman after all, and he wanted to be knighted.

We have to make some achievements. The Far East is now a paradise for adventurers. It would be a pity not to participate.

Little John was a Celt, and he hated what the English did during the Great Famine on Green Island. Based on the strategy of first boarding the ship and then digging through, he naturally wanted to become an official and infiltrate the enemy.

But he has a big appetite and doesn't want to start from the bottom - no matter how he starts, he must be the governor of a big city.

In 1859, the Jinmen Agreement was to be formally implemented, but the British-Buddhist exchange failed, while Rumi's exchange was successful.

Little John took the opportunity to suggest that the man who climbed up the tree to pick fruits didn't get anything, but the man who picked fruits under the tree got a lot. Isn't this a joke? The empire wasted people and money, and everyone here took the risk, and they didn't want to let outsiders do it.

After a big profit, everyone became a laughing stock.

Therefore, in line with the supreme principle that if I don’t do well, you shouldn’t even think about it, Little John worked hard to cut off Lucia’s ocean-going dream at the mouth of the Wulong River.

This is the consistent policy of the British Empire, so it must be supported!

However, the Second Battle of Dagukou was a disastrous defeat, and the British Admiral Ho Bodu of the Xiangjiang Navy was seriously injured in this battle. Therefore, with moral support, the military risk had to be slowed down.

But Little John was loyal to the Empire. He said, "I am not afraid. I will serve the Empire even if there are no difficulties or even create difficulties!"

Everyone knows that Little John has a large business in the Far East and has many connections with powerful people there, so there is nothing wrong with letting him do it.
To be continued...