Gao Shaoyi smiled. This smile could be said to be extremely treacherous. Li Hongtang also knew what Gao Shaoyi was thinking. In the past, Gao Shaoyi might have sat back and watched the fight between tigers and tigers, but now all aspects of enthusiasm have been mobilized.
Well, how can we just watch from the sidelines? Of course we are putting pressure on Dongdi Kingdom together.
"You, old man, continue to sit here. I'll go over there for a walk and have a good chat with Mr. George."
Gao Shaoyi saw George's car driving in not far away, and ministers from other countries were also coming. Originally, this kind of thing should have been done by Li Hongtang, but now that Gao Shaoyi is the governor of Zhili, and his mind is more flexible, Li Hongtang also
You have to take a back seat.
"I don't care how you fan the flames, but you have to remember one thing. You must never start a war with Dongdi Country. We don't have the strength now. If there really is a fight, who will do it?
I can’t protect you either.”
Li Hongtang knew how courageous Gao Shaoyi was, so not being able to start a war was the bottom line. Gao Shaoyi could work hard on other things, but this matter had to be blocked. This is what His Majesty the Emperor has repeatedly explained.
Gao Shaoyi smiled and nodded. It is estimated that this matter will not be fought today. Unless Dongdi Kingdom is too ambitious, otherwise so many countries are putting pressure on him. If he dares to start a war, he will probably be defeated.
, and Prince Beigong Bai does not have such ability.
"This matter is so noisy. I have told them in advance to let them come in along the nearby channel. This will not affect the entry and exit of merchant ships. Who knew that these Dongdi navy's were so excessive that they simply sent us
What the official said is nonsense."
Gao Shaoyi's grumbling voice had already passed before he even got out of the car. When the announcement was made and they saw Gao Shaoyi coming over, of course they couldn't sit still. If it were other officials of the Daqian Empire who wouldn't even raise their eyelids.
But Gao Shaoyi was different. They didn't dare to show off in front of Gao Shaoyi, who had just turned the whole Haicheng upside down. So they all stood up to greet him.
"Mr. Governor, this matter happened on your territory. You must give us a proper explanation. You said before that all matters in Haicheng, big and small, are under the management of the Governor's Yamen. Our merchant ships are under their control.
It was hit and sunk, we want justice, please ask the governor to uphold justice for us."
George, this guy, originally thought that Gao Shaoyi would not dare to come forward. Now that he saw Gao Shaoyi coming, he naturally knew that he had an extra ally. He was also very aware of the recent international situation. He did not say this to let Gao Shaoyi fight alone. It was purely
The purpose is to get Shaoyi on board.
The envoys from the Junkers Empire and the Morgan Empire looked at each other. They were also a little dissatisfied with the Dongdi Kingdom recently, and there were some frictions in the south, but they had not yet reached the stage of turning against each other, so the two just said a few words in agreement.
Just send a few warships outside to exert pressure. If they really take action, I'm afraid they will have to withdraw first.
Nowadays, the major powers in various countries are basically like this. They are talking nonsense, one is stronger than the other, but if there is a real war, they do not have this right in their hands. After all, the right to start a war is not with them.
Another reason is economic. During this period, the economic situation of various countries was not very good. The golden cannons were worth ten thousand taels. Now that era has long passed. In the past, only ten thousand or twenty thousand musketeers were needed to suppress the enemy.
A potato army of hundreds of thousands.
But now if you want to achieve that situation, you have to dispatch at least hundreds of thousands of troops, and the military expenditures are completely different. Therefore, you must be careful when doing anything, otherwise it will be easy to let people down.
The financial bankruptcy of one's own country.
"Your Excellency, could you please take a moment to speak?"
Gao Shaoyi saw that people from the Junkers Empire and the Morgan Empire did not intend to participate, so he could not say some things in front of them. Who knows what these ghosts are thinking in their hearts, what if they give it to Dongdi Kingdom?
Where are the people who tipped off the news?
George nodded and Gao Shaoyi came to the beach. Covered by the sound of the waves, it was unlikely that anything could be heard ten meters away.
"Did Mr. George play a little too hard? How could a collision of that magnitude just now knock a ship into the sea? I know that you have not dealt with the people of Dongdi recently, so why not
There’s no need to do such a dirty trick, right?”
Gao Shaoyi went straight to the topic when he came up, and he didn't have the time to talk nonsense with George here.
"Isn't the governor unwilling to see this scene? As far as I know, the prince of Dongdi Kingdom is here to discuss the wedding, and I have spies in Dongdi Kingdom. The emperor of Dongdi Kingdom has already issued an order
Order, they will never break off the engagement, even if Count Jingyi does such a scandal, they will force your Daqian Empire to continue to fulfill the agreement, can you keep this face?"
George did not deny that he ordered this matter, but he also did not admit that he did it. Now he needs an ally, and it must be a strong ally. It is obvious that Gao Shaoyi is a very good choice.
"Then let's not talk about each other. It's obvious what happened to the bald man. You don't like these people from Dongdi country, and I don't like them even more. When these people come over later, I will
Let them be held responsible, and if you don't do your best, then my words will have no effect."
The two had a common goal at this time, so their relationship quickly became closer.
"What I am waiting for is the words of the governor. To me, these people have a life-and-death hatred. What does a cargo ship mean? The captain of the naval squadron is also my friend. I have been kind to him. If Dong Di
If the Chinese fleet dares to fire first, I will definitely make them suffer."
Regarding George's promise, Gao Shaoyi didn't dare not believe it or fully believe it. Although George's words were high-sounding at this time, if a fight really broke out, who knows whether these people are reliable. Anyway, Gao Shaoyi understood one thing.
You have to take action first.
"The strength of Mr. George's men is indeed formidable, but I have just established a foothold in Haicheng. I must not be the first to conflict with the Dongdi Kingdom. If Mr. George has any disputes with them, I will definitely stand by your side."
Gao Shaoyi had made a promise, and he was still trying to help, insisting on giving the favor to George...?? This chapter has been completed!