Chapter five hundred and fifteen the attitude of the court
After Chen Hao called back, Li Zhun was greatly moved, and he immediately conveyed Chen Hao's order to his subordinates. Chen Hao, who was far away in Cam Ranh Bay, also received a system prompt: "Player Chen Baxian, because you have stood firm in an incident related to national honor and disgrace.
, and take the initiative to take responsibility. Li Zhun, deputy admiral of the Guangdong Navy, admires you very much, and your chance of conquering him has increased to 60%."
A smile appeared on Chen Hao's face. This was an unexpected gain. If he could subdue Li Zhun, the navy would be able to rest easy. Although he had mastered the Guangdong Navy, most of the previous navy talents did not join him. He was even in the original navy.
He does not have the prestige of Li Zhun. If he conquers Li Zhun, many officers who are capable of serving as commanders of a ship will also join him, and all the navy under his command can be disbanded and reorganized.
From the beginning of the "Erchen Pill" case, Chen Hao thought about never apologizing to the Japanese and releasing the smuggling ship. He would not agree to any of the Japanese conditions. The Qing court was afraid of the Japanese, but he was not afraid at all.
The Japanese navy was severely defeated by him in the Tsushima Strait. What should his defeated generals have to fear?
After the "Erchen Pill" incident occurred, major newspapers in the game carried overwhelming reports and have been paying attention to the progress of the situation. After the Qing court agreed to Japan's five demands, the whole country was in an uproar. Many newspapers criticized the court for being weak and compromising without a bottom line.
.On March 19, a large number of citizens gathered on the shore, and there were many reporters mixed in the crowd, because today was the day when the court promised to release the Japanese smuggling ship and the Navy apologized.
The Englishman Hurd, the Japanese Minister Lin Gonsuke and the Portuguese Minister Badro stood on the Japanese warship Izumi, preparing to witness the scene of the Guangdong Navy firing cannons to apologize. After waiting for a long time, the Guangdong Navy released the Erchen Maru.
No. 1, Japanese Minister Lin Quanzhu ordered to dock. The three men approached Li Zhun, the deputy admiral of the Guangdong Navy, and said: "Master Li, the time agreed by your country has come, why haven't you released the ship yet?"
Li Zhun walked up to a high place and said loudly: "Admiral Chen of Nanyang Navy said: Our navy is the navy of the Qing Dynasty. What is wrong with performing official duties in our own waters? Why should we release the smuggling ship and apologize?"
I have not agreed to any of the five conditions proposed by Japan and Portugal. If Japan and Portugal are not convinced, they can lead their fleets to fight, and I will fight with the two countries to the end."
All the NPCs were stunned. The faces of the three Hurds were extremely ugly, and the Chinese NPCs who were watching gave out earth-shaking cheers. The reporters in the crowd also looked excited, vying to interview Deputy Admiral Li
Yes, reporter Wang Ying from "China Daily" was the first to ask: "Master Li, the navy is a good person and has not done anything degrading to one's dignity. If you refuse to carry out the imperial order this time, the imperial court will definitely hold you accountable.
What do you think of this, Mr. Li?"
Li Zhun said sternly: "Master Chen said that he must shoulder the responsibility alone, but since I am the deputy commander of the navy, I should bear the responsibility jointly with Master Chen."
Li Zhun was very convinced of Chen Hao. He knew that "Hua Xia Daily" was Mr. Chen's royal newspaper, so he gave the first interview opportunity to Wang Ying. After Wang Ying finished the interview, other reporters also asked questions. Li Zhun
Everyone praised his immediate boss, and the next day the major newspapers in the game were full of reports about Mr. Chen.
"When it comes to national honor and disgrace, Mr. Chen Baxian is as tough as ever, and he does not hesitate to maintain national dignity at all costs. When he was in Yingkou, he robbed the imperial warship, which made him a wanted criminal by the imperial court. The imperial court again appointed him as the Nanyang Navy
After becoming admiral, he refused the imperial court's order to apologize to the Japanese. What consequences await him?"
"Although Chen Baxian was a court official and had brutally suppressed the Guangfuhui uprising, he had to be said to be an iron-clad man. The court was forced to agree to the five conditions of the Japanese under pressure, but Mr. Chen loudly shouted at them
If he says no, he will not agree to any of the Japanese conditions. The Japanese will definitely not give up in this situation. They will put further pressure on the court, and Mr. Chen will be pushed to the forefront again."
"Lord Chen Baxian boldly said that if Japan and Portugal are not convinced, they can lead their fleets to compete. In recent years, our country has been humiliated one after another. For a long time, no one has dared to speak so confidently. Only the Qing Dynasty can rebuke them so righteously.
There is Mr. Chen. During the battle in the Northeast, he annihilated hundreds of thousands of Russians. In the Battle of Tsushima, he led the fleet to annihilate the main force of the Japanese. He is a well-deserved pillar of the country. I believe he must have the confidence to dare to challenge Japan and Portugal.
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This time, all the newspapers in the game had positive reports on Chen Hao, which quickly offset the impact of killing Qiu Jin and others. When Chen Hao boarded the deck of the Sun Wu in Cam Ranh Bay, he received a system prompt: "Player Chen Baxian, because of your maintenance
The act of national dignity has been recognized by the mainstream media, and your reputation attribute has increased by 12 points."
After Chen Hao "killed" Qiu Jin and others, his reputation had dropped to 74 points. This tough performance earned him impression points. Now his reputation is as high as 86 points. Such a high reputation definitely belongs to a game celebrity. Return to
In the future, if he leads the troops to assess the rebellion in Guizhou, no one will be able to compete with him when it comes to electing governors.
Hurd, Lin Quanzhu and Brode left with livid faces. The three of them quickly reported to the country, and Japan and Portugal quickly responded. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs submitted a strongly worded statement to the Qing court, renewing
Six conditions were put forward, one more than the previous five conditions. The sixth condition was to punish Chen Baxian for speaking arrogantly.
The Portuguese side was also furious, thinking that Chen Baxian had provoked the Portuguese navy, so he must be given some color. The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs demanded that Chen Baxian be removed from his post, and at the same time asked the Qing government to agree to all the Japanese demands, otherwise the powerful Portuguese navy would unite
The Japanese Navy seeks justice.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Qing court was shocked after receiving the notes from the two countries. It was extremely dissatisfied with Chen Baxian for provoking Japan and Portugal without permission and believed that it should be dealt with. However, Chen Baxian was a celebrity of Lafayette, and Qu Hongji, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, did not dare to mess with it.
When he came, he immediately went to the palace to see Cixi and asked for Cixi's Holy Judgment.
After Cen Chunxuan was taken down, Qu Hongji's life was not easy. Yuan Shikai had been eyeing him, so he had to be careful. After the founding of Cixi, Qu Hongji reported what happened, and then said with excitement: "Queen Mother, Chen Baxian did it without permission."
Provoking foreigners, now both Japan and Portugal claim to go to war with our country, they must be dealt with and given an explanation to the foreigners."
The Empress Dowager Cixi only had a few months to live, but Lafayette was very sophisticated and controlled the power of the court until her death. She died on November 14, but the day before her death, Emperor Guangxu passed away.
This is unlikely to be a coincidence. Cixi launched a coup and put Emperor Guangxu under house arrest. Guangxu must have been full of resentment towards her. She did not want to be settled by Guangxu after her death.
After listening to Qu Hongji's report, Cixi waved her hand and said: "Sir Qu, Chen Baxian controls a large number of ironclad ships in Cam Ranh Bay. What should be done even if he is removed from his post? Does Mr. Qu have any ideas?"
Qu Hongji was at a loss for words for a moment: "Well...Chen Baxian is indeed very troublesome. This man is lawless. No matter how difficult it is, he must be dealt with as soon as possible, otherwise he will only cause trouble for the court. Why not summon Chen Baxian to Beijing for questioning, and then put him in trouble?"
Chen Baxian was placed under house arrest in Tianlao and sent someone to take over the Nanyang Navy."
Cixi said calmly: "Although Chen Baxian is rebellious, he is targeting foreigners. He has always been loyal to the court. Is Master Qu's idea too much?"
Players can commit suicide and be released after being imprisoned, but at that time, ordinary prisons and many special prisons could not get out even if they committed suicide for a while. For example, in the highest-level Tianjian in the Manchu Qing Dynasty, if you were imprisoned and committed suicide before leaving, you would have to wait at least until game time.
Five years later. In other words, the player must spend five years in the sky prison. This is the most severe punishment for the player. Qu Hongji's viciousness can be seen clearly.
Qu Hongji was not selfish in doing this. He and his old friend Cen Chunxuan were of the same faction. It is difficult to say that Cen Chunxuan's resignation had nothing to do with Chen Baxian. When Cen Chunxuan was appointed governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, Chen Baxian had always been against his old friend, and his old friend was very fond of him in his letters.
Dissatisfied. Now Chen Baxian has disobeyed the court order and refused to apologize to the foreigners. He also made provocative words to the foreigners, just in time to take him down to vent his anger on his old friend.
Qu Hongji is very aware of Lafayette's style. Once he offends a foreigner, he will definitely be in trouble no matter whether he does it right or not. Although Chen Baxian is favored, the trouble he got into this time is too great, and Lafayette will not forgive him.
He reported that by capturing Chen Ba first, not only could he explain to the foreigners and reduce the pressure on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but he could also get rid of an enemy.
After listening to the words of the Empress Dowager Cixi, Qu Hongji was calm and said: "Empress Dowager, I also know that Chen Baxian is loyal to the court, but he has repeatedly provoked foreigners. If he does not take action from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there is no way to negotiate. If Japan and Portugal
If we lead the fleet here, the tragedy of the Sino-Japanese War may happen again!"
"Hmph! Since the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no way to negotiate, then what use do I need from you as the Minister of Foreign Affairs? You just pack up and go home! You keep saying that it is difficult to explain things to foreigners. Do you work for foreigners or for the court? What is there to fear about foreigners?
, If the Japanese are so arrogant, why not be beaten to a pulp by Chen Baxian? If they want to send a fleet, they can just send it."
Qu Hongji was stunned by the attitude of the Empress Dowager Cixi. He did not expect that Cixi would remove him from his official position and reprimand him in just a few words. When he was in a daze, he only heard the Empress Dowager Cixi add again: "Ask yourself, you are so
Is it completely out of public interest to target Chen Baxian? Go back and reflect on yourself first! When you understand, you can become an official again."
After Qu Hongji walked out, he still couldn't understand why the Empress Dowager Cixi, who had always been afraid of foreigners, could face the threats of Japan and Portugal so calmly. Qu Hongji made Cixi dissatisfied because of this. Cixi was not afraid of Japan and Portugal.
, so I was very unhappy with his proposal. (To be continued.)
