Chapter 198 Princess Bride's Sudden Death Detonates

Chapter 198 Princess Bride! Death by Heaven! Detonation

After hearing this decree, Su Ye was silent for a while, and then said: "Minister, I accept the decree and thank you!"

Zuo Zongzheng of the Imperial Clan Court was slightly stunned. He didn't expect it to be so smooth?

Then, he couldn't help but said happily: "Brother Su Ye, the wedding date is approaching, and the journey will take time. It's better to set off immediately."

Su Ye said: "I'll make arrangements and set off in five days."

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Bashali has been away from Jiujiang for more than a month, and Sir Bowring finally returned to Jiujiang half a month ago after a long absence.

And the many accountants brought by the British consortium began to review these piles of account books more than a month ago.

They originally thought that they would encounter a bunch of messy bad accounts, countless corruptions, and countless unclear expenses.

In short, the accounts must be unclear. This can highlight their professionalism and take over the power of accounting.

Even the directors of the British side had discussed that as long as the corruption did not exceed 800,000 taels of silver, they could turn a blind eye to the money that had been spent.

After all, this was the Qing Dynasty, and anything could happen.

Even in the British Empire, corruption was everywhere.

But a whole month later, they were completely stunned.

The entire account was extremely clear.

Even all of it was in Arabic numerals, and in a table format.

The accounting method was extremely advanced.

The key was that there was no corruption, which was amazing.

Every raw material and every expenditure was clear.

Even, it was in line with the market price.

Did Su Ye have such an honest team under his command?

Even many people on the British side did not believe it, and they specially sent Chinese interpreters brought from Hong Kong to conduct secret visits, such as how much the monthly salary of the laborers who built the factory was, and what was the daily food standard?

Because the accounts were clear, there might not be no room for corruption.

But after secretly visiting many targets, they finally came to a conclusion.

At least until now, Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone has an honest team.

This is amazing, you know, this is the most corrupt country.

Moreover, the British side also found that some of the income could be completely excluded from the accounts, because this was the profit generated before the arrival of the British personnel, but it was also meticulously entered into the public account.

In addition, Su Ye borrowed 5 million taels of silver from the people of Beijing, and a dividend of 1 million was required in the first year.

In theory, Su Ye could embezzle from the public account, because this money was originally borrowed to run a factory. However, Su Ye borrowed 1 million taels of silver from Rishengchang as the governor of Jiangxi, and distributed this dividend to the people of Beijing, which means that the money in the public account was not touched.

This group of British accountants and lawyers were first suspicious, then surprised, and finally admired.

Sir Bower said with a smile: "Sir Su Ye, the accountants I brought with me said that they did not expect to see the most advanced and cleanest accounts in the Eastern world, which is really admirable."

"But what I am going to do next makes me feel guilty."

"Sir Su Ye, you are forcing me to massacre my compatriots. Bashali returned to London and escaped this matter, but left it to me to do it."

Su Ye said: "But they deserved to die, right?"

Sir Bower said: "Please remember how much I have sacrificed for our cause."

The next day, Sir Bower left Jiujiang and went to Xiamen secretly.

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At this time, the capital was widely publicizing the upcoming wedding of Su Ye and Princess Shouxi.

Many people who supported Su Ye, especially those who lent money to Su Ye to set up a factory, also breathed a sigh of relief and were excited.

Does this mean that the relationship between the emperor and Lord Su Ye has eased?

Lord Su Ye has once again gained the emperor's favor?

After all, Lord Su Ye saved Suzhou this time and made great contributions.

Zuo Zongzheng of the Imperial Clan Court was always worried, fearing that Su Ye was stalling for time, and when the time came, he would definitely find a reason not to go to Beijing.

However, what was unexpected was that five days later, Su Ye really left Jiujiang as promised, boarded an armed merchant ship, and headed for Beijing.

At this time, even Zuo Zongzheng was stunned.

Are you so upright, Su Ye?

I told you to go to Beijing, but you really went to Beijing?

Then, he immediately sent someone to send the news to Beijing in the fastest way.

Su Ye returned to Beijing.

Water, land, and even pigeons were used.

The court must be prepared for everything.

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At this time, the Xiamen Church Incident had intensified.

Countless righteous people had begun to surround the Governor's Office of Fujian and Zhejiang.

The government must give an explanation.

It was clearly foreigners who abducted and sold women and children on Chinese soil, and caused many tragedies.

Instead of helping the common people, the government helped and protected the foreigners, and even opened fire on the common people, killing more than a dozen people?

When the new Fujian and Zhejiang Governor Tian Yugong arrived in Fuzhou, the situation here was extremely complicated.

Like a gunpowder barrel, it could explode at any time.

Elgin had noticed this matter and had sent three warships to the Fujian waters half a month ago.

One of them approached Xiamen Port.

The other two had entered the Minjiang River from the East China Sea entrance, murderous and extremely tough.

Hundreds of marines have been assembled and can land in Fuzhou and Xiamen at any time.

Therefore, this is almost unsolvable for any frontier official.

If you make decisions for the people, the foreigners will not let you go and will threaten to go to war.

If you protect foreigners, you will be disgraced, and countless people will impeach you, and you will still have to step down.

After Tian Yugong arrived at the Governor's Mansion, he brought more than 2,000 soldiers.

The soldiers were about to expel these people and let Tian Yugong enter the Governor's Mansion.

Suddenly, more than 10,000 people were angered again.

They felt that this governor was the same, all spineless to the foreigners, and they were furious.

Zhu Sanniang, the leader of the Tiandihui, couldn't help but say: "Governor, are you Chinese? You are also born by your parents, right? Do you just watch the foreigners harm our women and children? Do you know how miserable they died? Do you still have a conscience? Are you worthy of your parents and ancestors?"

Tian Yugong was slightly stunned because he heard the word China.

During this period, there must have been a concept of China, but it was definitely not something that ordinary people could say. Most people did not have this concept.

On the contrary, Su Ye kept talking about China.

Suddenly, Tian Yugong could not help but look at Zhu Sanniang.

Is this someone arranged by Lord Su Ye?

"Well said, well said..." Tian Yugong said loudly: "Governor Qingrui, instead of speaking for the people, he pointed his gun at our own people. He is sorry for his ancestors and the people."

"This governor was appointed in a time of crisis, not for promotion and wealth, but to seek justice for the people of Fujian!"

"My fellow villagers, I came to Fujian this time without thinking of keeping the official hat on my head, or even my head."

"The foreign warships are in the Minjiang River, and the muzzles are facing our Governor's Office."

"My fellow villagers, I will go to the Fuzhou Consulate and force them to hand over the foreign criminals who have harmed the people and children, and let them hand over these missionaries."

"If they don't hand them over, I won't go back to the Governor's Office, and I will not face so many fellow villagers."

Then, before Tian Yugong entered the Governor's Office, he headed for the British Consulate in Fuzhou.

After hearing this, tens of thousands of people were shocked at first, and then became enthusiastic.

Didn't expect that the new governor was so brave?

Next, the Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, Tian Yugong, went to the Fuzhou Consulate in person and made a stern negotiation with the other party.

Ask the other party to hand over the criminals who harmed the people of the Qing Dynasty.

The British Consulate in Fuzhou refuted severely, saying that there were no criminals at all, and the missionaries were innocent. They were all reserved believers of God. How could they do such an ugly thing? It was a complete slander against them.

And the Fuzhou Consul forced Tian Yugong to immediately arrest the perpetrators of burning the church, otherwise all the consequences would be borne by you.

The tolerance of the British side is limited. If it is not properly resolved, military action may be taken.

At that time, you, the Governor, cannot afford such consequences.

Negotiation failed!

Facing such an extremely arrogant British consul, Tian Yugong was extremely indignant and helpless.

This is a fire pit.

An unsolvable fire pit.

Once you jump in, you may not be able to get out alive.

But Su Ye said that he could solve it for him.

Tian Yugong chose to believe, but before Su Ye made a move, he had to hold on.

No matter how critical the situation was, he had to hold on.

Only after overcoming this crisis could he be the real Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang.

Otherwise, he would only be a future criminal.

After the negotiation failed, Tian Yugong left the consulate.

At this time, hundreds of British soldiers in the entire consulate stared at him coldly.

Fully armed, with guns and live ammunition.

And outside the consulate, countless people stared at him.

Within the consulate, it belongs to the British side, and outside the door belongs to the Qing Dynasty.

Tian Yugong came to the middle line, and he first bowed deeply to the countless people outside.

He said loudly: "My fellow countrymen, I am incompetent and cannot make the British hand over the criminals. But... I will never give up."

"Come on, go buy me a coffin and put it next to me."

"As long as the British do not hand over the criminals, I will not leave and will starve to death!"

Then, Tian Yugong sat quietly on the ground.

He took off his official hat, put it on his legs, closed his eyes, and went on a hunger strike.

No one taught him to do this, but it was the best way he could think of.

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In this way, Tian Yugong began a long and determined hunger strike.

One day, two days, three days, four days, five days...

He really didn't eat a single grain of rice.

He only drank a few sips of water when it rained.

Next to him, there was a coffin.

The British Consulate in Fuzhou was disdainful at first, thinking that the Qing Dynasty governor was just pretending. How could these pampered people really go on a hunger strike?

The people outside also thought that the governor was acting at first.

But as time passed, they saw Tian Yugong still sitting there quietly.

When he couldn't bear the sleepiness, the governor lay down directly and slept on the ground.

After waking up, he was still sitting upright.

He became thinner and more haggard day by day.

Countless people were more and more respectful.

Then, more and more people came to support Tian Yugong.

They were so dense and dark.

Moreover, there were also many scholars who were moved by Tian Yu’s righteous deeds and joined the hunger strike outside.

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Shanghai!

The Qing court negotiated with Guiliang and Elgin on behalf of the Qing government.

Representatives of Britain, the United States, Russia and France strongly stated that according to the deadline, they should have gone to the capital to exchange the contract and make the previously signed treaty officially come into effect.

However, the Qing government delayed and refused again and again.

The representatives of the four countries were very angry.

You signed the treaty, but after we withdrew, you disowned it.

Earl Elgin said coldly: "Lord Guiliang, our patience is limited! If you continue to refuse like this, our fleet will not mind visiting Dagokou again, but this time we will not retreat. ”

Hearing this threat, Guiliang felt weak all over.

Now the Qing court and Guiliang are afraid of Count Elgin.

If he doesn't leave, the Qing court may continue to be cowardly, and the expected war may not break out.

Historically, shortly after the Treaty of Tianjin was signed, he visited Japan on behalf of Britain, and then returned to London and was promoted to postmaster.

Thinking of this mission, Guiliang said: "Earl Elgin, it was clearly you who broke the contract first, it's not that we didn't abide by the agreement."

Earl Elgin said: "Please explain clearly, where did we break the contract?"

Guiliang said: "We haven't arrived in the capital to renew the contract, and the treaty has not yet officially come into effect. As a result, your British fleet has already appeared on the Yangtze River waterway and docked at our Jiujiang pier in the Qing Dynasty. Isn't this a breach of contract?"

Count Elgin narrowed his eyes and said: "I want to explain clearly that that fleet does not belong to our British Empire. It was hired by Su Yi from the UK, and it serves Su Yi."

Guiliang said: "But we see that the people on this fleet are all soldiers of your country, and the warships also belong to your country, so we have reason to believe that this is your fleet, entering the Yangtze River channel in advance."

Damn it!

Count Elgin was furious.

Originally, he should have dealt with Su Yi's Jiujiang fleet long ago, but first, he needed to obtain official authorization from the Qing court. Of course, this was not the most important thing.

Second, because of the Xiamen religious incident and its intensification, Elgin had to send three warships to intimidate Fujian and suppress the situation.

Earl Elgin said: "Lord Guiliang, please come to my office!"

Next up!

In Count Elgin's temporary office, there were only three people, Count Elgin, Guiliang, and the translator.

"Lord Guiliang, Su Yi is our common enemy. Are you sure about this?"

Guiliang said: "Brother Su Yi is the consort of Princess Heshuo of the Qing Dynasty. How can he be an enemy of the imperial court? On the contrary, he is our hero."

In terms of situation, these bureaucrats are still very powerful and will not give others instructions.

Count Elgin despised this.

"Lord Guiliang, if you continue to be so hypocritical, we will not be able to continue talking." Count Elgin said: "I have to figure out a question now. Do you intend not to fulfill the treaty, or do you want to use our hands to destroy us?" Destroy Su Yi's Jiujiang Fleet."

"If it's the former, then there's no need to talk. I'll immediately assemble the fleet and attack Dagukou again."

"If it's the latter, then we still have to talk about it."

"Give me an answer, otherwise you will immediately return to the capital and tell your emperor that it is time for the next war, and I will immediately assemble my fleet and my army." Count Elgin issued the most direct threat of war.

At this time, Guiliang finally couldn't hide it and said: "The latter, the latter!"

Count Elgin said: "You are the one who wants to use me to destroy Su Yi's Jiujiang fleet, right? Say it."

Guiliang said: "No, I hope you will fulfill your promise. Before the treaty comes into effect, the Qing Dynasty does not want to see any foreign fleets appear on the Yangtze River waterway."

Count Elgin said: "I said, Su Yi is our common enemy."

"I promise you that I will help you deal with Su Yi's Jiujiang Fleet. But after that, you must immediately agree to enter Beijing to exchange the contract. Otherwise, it will be the biggest provocation to me and the British Empire."

Guiliang said: "Please give me a time limit when to destroy this fleet that should not exist."

Elgin said: "One month!"

Guiliang said: "I advise you to go earlier, because Su Yi is on the way to Beijing at this time."

Earl Elgin was shocked: "At this time, instead of staying in Jiujiang, he actually entered Beijing? Is he crazy?"

Guiliang said: "Because the emperor issued an order for him to go to Beijing to marry Princess Shouxi. We also have our political principles, and everyone must abide by them."

"It is most reasonable and decent to complete the disarmament of his Yangtze River fleet while Su Yi is away."

Count Elgin said: "My speed will only be faster than you think. That Yangtze River Fleet is already considered a considerable armed force in your Qing Dynasty, but in front of our British Empire Navy, it is just like a toy." ”

"I will immediately assemble the fleet and go to disarm Su Yi's mercenary fleet, but I need your official permission from the Qing court to allow our British navy to temporarily enter the Yangtze River to conduct military operations."

Guiliang said: "Yes, we will temporarily invite your fleet to enter the Yangtze River in the name of military exercises between the two sides."

Next, Guiliang and Count Elgin signed an exercise agreement.

In this way, Count Elgin obtained official permission from the Qing court.

Guiliang said: "Your Excellency, I am waiting for your good news!"

After receiving the exercise agreement, Count Elgin immediately ordered the warships in Guangzhou and Hong Kong to begin to assemble in Shanghai.

After the assembly is completed, they immediately enter the Yangtze River and fight towards Jiujiang.

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Capital City!

When the emperor received the news that Su Yi had officially entered Beijing, he was overjoyed.

I didn't expect that Su Yi would actually dare to come.

The last time you came to Beijing, I was fooled by you and let you leave Beijing.

This time, once you enter Beijing, you will never leave again.

The emperor decided that after the wedding.

Su Yi was immediately put under house arrest in Princess Heshuo's mansion and was not allowed to leave even half a step.

Whether he will live or die next, or live under house arrest for life, depends on the emperor's mood.

It also depends on how well-behaved Su Yi is.

As for Princess Shouxi's lifelong happiness, it is completely unimportant.

Even if it is Princess Shouan, the emperor's half-sister, the emperor usually attaches great importance to this family relationship.

But at the critical moment, this family relationship was completely worthless to the emperor.

"I ordered the clan government to send strong warriors to Tongzhou. As soon as Su Yi gets off the boat, in the name of catching a bride, they will immediately capture Su Yi with great joy and excitement, lock him in a carriage, and bring him to Beijing to get married. There must be no mistakes!"

The person must be arrested, and even if he must be placed under house arrest, it must be done in the form of a marriage or a promposal.

"嗻!"

Following the emperor's order, several guards and hundreds of soldiers from the Ruijian Battalion, dressed in jubilant auspicious uniforms and a brand-new sturdy carriage, rushed towards Tongzhou.

Su Yi's ship went up the canal, getting closer and closer to the capital.

And at this time!

Shocking news came out that the bride, Princess Shouxi, was missing.

She left a piece of letter,

It is said that the Queen Mother had a dream that the imperial mausoleum collapsed and she was restless underground. Someone on the ground had committed a sin. Princess Shouxi wanted to fulfill the Queen Mother's last wish and go to Baiyun Temple in Mount Wutai to become a nun.

Wash away the sins of the world and let the Queen Mother rest in peace underground.

For some reason, the news spread throughout the capital instantly.

Even the letters left by Princess Shouxi were completely circulated.

The entire capital was completely shocked.

Before the wedding, the bride, Princess Shouxi, actually ran away from the wedding? Actually became a nun?

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at the same time!

In Fuzhou.

The hunger strike of Tian Yugong, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, has come to an end.

He couldn't hold it anymore.

Most of the time, almost in a coma.

Tens of thousands of people gathered around him.

At this time, they no longer admired Tian Yugong, but respected him.

I have never seen a governor who asks for orders for the people like this.

Countless people even knelt down and begged him to eat some.

Lord Qingtian.

This is the real Master Qingtian.

As Tian Yugong's vitality passed, tens of thousands of people became increasingly angry, regardless of hundreds of British soldiers or the two warships on the Min River.

Be prepared to be flooded into the British Consulate in Fuzhou at any time.

Smash everything, burn everything.

The situation has reached its most dangerous edge and has become a real powder keg.

On the verge of breaking out!

At this moment, a piece of explosive news broke.

Missionary Ma Fu, the initiator of the Xiamen Mission Case, died tragically!

Not only that, a total of six missionaries, including the priest, all died tragically!

At this point, the situation in Fujian has officially exploded.

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Note: I finally finished writing. Don’t blame me for being too late. I only slept for four hours. I really tried my best.

Thank you everyone and sorry! I don’t even dare to ask for a monthly ticket!