"Just wait and see what happens and take advantage of the trend." After receiving news from Paraguay and other channels that the situation in Brazil was about to get out of control, Li Mingyuan discussed with his officials and generals for two days and made a calm decision.
The Han Kingdom had just occupied Brazil, and nearly half of its main troops were scattered throughout the newly occupied area to deter the local whites. If they rashly intervened in the situation in Brazil, they would firstly face the dilemma of insufficient troops and exhausted troops, and secondly, there would not be much war preparation materials left, and they would prematurely invade Brazil.
As the land went deep into the country, it was difficult to guarantee logistical supplies. Therefore, taking into account the two main factors of Han's own situation and the British's unclear attitude towards Pedro II, Li Mingyuan chose to shift his focus to the domestic aspect, first taking advantage of the already obtained results in Argentina and Uruguay.
Digest it, and then decide whether to send troops to rob the state of Paraná in southern Brazil depending on the changes in the war situation between Paraguay and Brazil...
"Mr. Yuji, sit down."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Hu Yaji sat on a chair, pushed the tea brought by the guards to one end of the table, and said, "Your Highness summoned your ministers, is it because of the British blockade?"
"Mr. Yuji guessed it right. The British blocked our maritime transportation and cut off connections between the mainland and overseas. I have been worried about this matter for the past few days."
"Your Highness, I see that both Argentina and Uruguay have been occupied by the Han army, and people who have migrated from all over the northern part of the country are filling Argentina and Uruguay in an endless stream. The goal of the Argentine war has been achieved, and the English people have taken the initiative.
With the move to withdraw from the port base along the coast of Argentina, it can be inferred that the British expeditionary fleet is currently in a dilemma, and the British government must also be hesitant about the situation of its expeditionary fleet.
Therefore, I believe that the imperial court may wish to take advantage of the current opportunity to proactively send officials to contact the British and initially propose conditions for peace talks. Even if the negotiations fail, the imperial court can also explore some information about the British expeditionary fleet and the domestic situation."
"I also have this idea, so I specially invited you here today just to hear your opinion."
"According to the current situation, peace talks should be held sooner rather than later. If His Highness agrees, I will prepare matters for peace talks with England in the next two days."
"Mr. Yuji is sixty years old this year, right?"
Li Mingyuan did not immediately agree to Hu Yaji's request.
"In the 21st year of Jiaqing, I am exactly 64 years old this year."
"The 21st year of Jiaqing, 1816..."
Li Mingyuan secretly calculated Hu Yaji's birth year and hesitated, "Mr. Yuji is sixty-four. I didn't want to trouble him about the peace talks with England. However, there is currently a lack of officials in the country who are familiar with foreign affairs. Let him be busy with state affairs at the age of sixty.
Mingyuan couldn't bear it."
"Your Highness's considerate heart, I can't thank you enough."
Hu Yaji was moved in his heart and said, "Your Majesty is in very good health. Even if I serve His Highness for ten more years, there will be no problem. The country is currently in a period of employing people. Don't say that I am only four out of sixty, or four out of eighty. Your Highness."
He is not less ambitious than Taigong Jiang, and is willing to serve His Highness and the Han Kingdom with all due service!"
"Okay, okay, with the help of talented people like Mr. Yuji, why worry about failing to achieve the great cause of Han in South America!"
Li Mingyuan helped Hu Yaji, who was bowing and bowing, and encouraged, "The foundation of the Han Dynasty is still short, and the domestic affairs are complicated, and we need the hard work of you, the monarch, and our ministers to maintain it. Mr. Yuji must maintain a good health. I still want to meet you again in twenty years."
The founding ministers are drinking happily."
"I will definitely keep this in mind." Hu Yaji was so moved that he couldn't help but shed a tear from the corner of his eye.
After becoming a businessman and becoming an official, Hu Yaji transformed from an ordinary Chinese businessman in Nanyang to an important political official in Han Dynasty in less than ten years. Father and son are involved in politics. The second son is in charge of the affairs of Nanyang Huangpu Company. He is about to be granted the title of hereditary viscount. Given the circumstances in life, Hu Yaji was not only grateful to Li Mingyuan for his kindness, but also felt happy and satisfied.
Seeing Hu Yaji's performance, Li Mingyuan did not want to irritate this old Chinese anymore, and personally helped him sit down. Li Mingyuan encouraged him, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has always been run by Mr. I am ready to wait until the situation stabilizes. Appoint Mr. General as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and be fully responsible for Han’s foreign affairs.”
"Your Highness..."
"Hey, Mr. Yuji, please don't refuse. Your performance in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the past few years has been seen by me and the government officials... It is most appropriate for you to preside over the affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, a total of 12 key central departments of the Ten Ministries and Councils needed a large number of middle- and high-level officials. In order to avoid exaggerating the position of their officials, Hu Yaji, Chen Jinzhong and other Chinese businessmen and scholars who defected from the Nanyang region were initially awarded only Department, bureau-level official position. Over the past few years, most official positions have been promoted. For example, Hu Yaqi's official position was promoted to the deputy ministerial level. In the absence of the senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the director-general, he, the deputy director-general, has about the same power as the director-general. Therefore, After hearing Li Mingyuan's plan to straighten him up, Hu Yaji declined a few words and then agreed half-heartedly.
"Your Highness, I have something to report to you."
"Sir, please speak."
"Then I will tell you directly."
Hu Yaji calmed down from the promotion and excitement, and soon assumed the role of chief diplomat, saying, "The country has been established for nearly ten years, but before the Argentine War, the focus of the court had been on local expansion, industrial construction, and overseas Chinese. Regarding immigration and other matters, although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has important responsibilities among the twelve ministries, the foreign missions established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the United States, Germany, France and other countries are all in the name of commercial stations. On the basis of national legal principles, The Han Kingdom did not establish formal diplomatic relations with a major European country.
Your Highness, the Manchu and Qing courts established formal diplomatic relations with the European powers seven years earlier than the Han Dynasty. If the Han Dynasty wants to ease its relations with the European powers, improve the functions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and clarify formal diplomacy with other countries after the Argentine War, Relationships are very necessary.”
"What Mr. Yuji said makes sense. The government was busy with local affairs in the past, and indeed made quite a few omissions in foreign affairs."
Li Mingyuan nodded in agreement with Hu Yaji's suggestion.
"Germany, France, and England are powerful, and they also have an important influence on the local area in terms of industrial and commercial exchanges.
What advice do you have for the diplomatic ministers stationed in the three countries after the war?"
"In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in terms of their ability and experience in foreign affairs, there are several candidates for minister to England and France, but there are not many officials who are familiar with German and have a certain understanding of the domestic situation in Germany."
"Nearly half of the publicly funded students sent abroad from China are concentrated in Germany. The industrial and military exchanges between the mainland and Germany are also the closest. The candidates for the minister in Germany are very important and must be carefully selected."
"Your Highness, what do you think of Lord Wang Youtian?
Anti-Chinese public opinion was boiling in the United States. After the war in Argentina, it was difficult to maintain diplomatic relations between the government and the United States. After the war, Mr. Wang returned to China to report on his duties. It was a suitable time."
"The anti-Chinese incident in the United States may be more serious than Mr. Wang imagined. Wang Youtian also has important responsibilities, but he can't find the time to go to Germany."
Li Mingyuan waved his hand and rejected Hu Yaji's proposal.
"Wang Youtian has another appointment. Who else has the ability and qualifications to serve as minister to Germany?"
Hu Yaji thought for a long time but could not find a suitable candidate.
"I remember that my husband's third son, Hu Jingde, is familiar with English, German, and Japanese. Hasn't your husband considered sending him to Germany for some training?"
"My son only mastered a few foreign languages when doing business with his ministers in his early years. When he was appointed as the minister to Germany, he was still far from ready to deal with the Germans."
"Your Majesty is over thirty, and four years ago he took the initiative to sign up to study in Germany. Many people with your age and experience in the government have already taken on important responsibilities. Mr. Hu must believe in your abilities and give the younger generation a training opportunity."
Chance."
"However, Jingde has no experience of taking charge of his own affairs, and hurriedly granting him a big appointment may delay the major cooperation between the government and Germany."
"Then let's arrange it like this first. Hu Jingde's position will be raised by half a level, and he will be appointed as deputy minister to Germany. His rank will be set to director level. He will temporarily familiarize himself with the work arrangements of the minister in Germany. After the war, if a suitable candidate is found, adjustments will be made."
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