Chapter 291 The Extiny is divided

"Boom!"

With a tremor on the deck of the Baya and the fire on Penghu Island in the distance, the commander of the French Far East Squadron, Jigot de La Bidorie, nodded with satisfaction.

Although the opponent is the same, it is different from Vietnam. Penghu is just an island. Its powerful naval guns can teach the Qing generals who shamed France ten years ago and almost made France a laughingstock in Europe.

"Mr. Commander, I have sent soldiers to land." The adjutant walked to Jigot and reported, "But our ambassador has sent someone to bring the news. The Qing Dynasty has rejected their request, and he is ready to send their fleet to stop us."

"Fleet? Haha. Dear Lange, did you hear me right? Does the Qing Dynasty still have a fleet? Jigot seemed to hear the best joke in the world, laughing, and even the officers around him laughed.

Lange curled the corners of his mouth and smiled, "Your Excellency, although there are not many warships in the Qing Dynasty, they still have a certain threat, and I think I need to remind you not to forget Taiwan's neighbors."

"Pacific Fleet, they are in Ryukyu!"

The adjutant's words made Jigot raise his eyebrows, which was indeed a big trouble.

The Pacific Fleet is not a fancy and useless Russian, nor is it a Japanese version that tried its best to build a fleet but sinks into the sand, let alone the Qing Dynasty without ironclad ships. Hehe's prestige was not obtained by the crazy construction of ships, but by many naval battles, especially in the just-concluded war. The two naval interceptions were praised by observers from all over the world.

But the most difficult thing is not their ability in the naval battle, but that no one knows how they suddenly sank four Japanese capital ships through the heavily mined Uraga waterway. You know that this ability, not to mention France, even Britain, which has always been known as the number one in the world, is very Headache, because it indicates that if necessary, the Pacific Fleet can freely enter and exit every military port, ignoring the blockade of mines, and destroy any huge battleship God. If Port Port Portsmouth, if the Port of Marseille is nothing in the eyes of the Pacific Fleet, it means that they can sneak up on any military port. And Jinlan Bay, the base of the French Far East Fleet, can't resist this mysterious attack at all!

Jigot looked coldly at Penghu Island in the distance. The Germans and Li Mo did not know what agreement they had reached. They actually successfully entered the Japanese capital and captured the Japanese Kyushu Island. The United States also entered the Japanese capital, and Britain had already planted the national flag on the coast of the Qing Dynasty.

However, France has achieved nothing over the years. Although it forced Qing Zhengxu to agree to the treaty of "never give Hainan Island to any other country" a few months ago, it has never sent troops to occupy it. The country is also criticizing him for being slow and slow and slow, which has made France lose a lot of opportunities. Even His Excellency the President has personally written to him, hoping that he It can make efforts for France to maintain the balance of the Far East.

Now, Penghu has trembled under its own gunfire. At this time, if it ends hastily because of the excuse that a Pacific Fleet will interfere, then the whole France will be ridiculed!

"Continue to attack." Gigot elegantly took off his white gloves and said, "I will personally write to Minister Bonat to explain the situation here and ask him to send more warships to support, but before I get a reply, I hope you can work together and make efforts to maintain France's advantage in the Far East."

"Please rest assured, Your Excellency."

In the attention of the adjutant and captains, Jigot quickly returned to the rest module, ready to immediately convey his worries and news about the Pacific Fleet back to China--

On August 20, 1897, Yanjing City was full of restlessness and uneasiness. The French [***] ship was dodging the typhoon fire in Penghu. Now the news of the attack on Penghu could not help but leave, covering the ancient capital with a layer of cloud.

In the Forbidden City, the ministers came in and out with solemn faces. It is said that the emperor has ordered the remaining Nanyang sailors and Fujian sailors to go to sea to ensure the safety of Taiwan. The old Buddha, the Western Empress Dowager, who actually controls the Qing Dynasty, has not had any decree so far.

The most strange thing is that the strong learning that had just been seized for a short time suddenly opened the door overnight, which surprised many people couldn't help but feel surprised. You know that Feng Qiang learning could be instructed by the old Buddha. Why is it opened again now?

"Is it true that the wind in Yanjing City is going to change?" When passers-by hurriedly avoided the words above their heads, they also seemed to notice the strangeness of Yanjing City, and even gasped to avoid people's loud voices.

Liang Qichao opened the window of the inn and looked at the road where people came and went. He seemed to feel a little frustrated, especially when he saw the shouting and sweating construction scene in Jinzhou, Lushun. In the past few days, he couldn't help fantasizing how good it would be if the Qing Dynasty could be energetic.

However, he is also very clear that the accumulated malpractices of the Qing Dynasty have been deep, and the women in power after listening to the government have left a deep disaster. The two parties of the emperors are constantly fighting, and the governors in various places have their own selfishness. Unless there is a stormy reform to take away these shortcomings, the country will continue to be depressed.

So he was invited Kang Youwei to Yanjing, but after passing through Lushun, he began to doubt deeply whether the new is really useful? After seeing the grand scene of Jinzhou in Lushun, even he felt that the internal reform might be a mistake at all. It would be better to make a complete change!

Liang Qichao sighed and picked up the newspaper brought back from Lushun on the table. This is a newspaper published by Xinhua Media Group, which was founded by Li Mo himself. No one knows why he called the newspaper the media. Anyway, I only heard that the company is now all over every inch of land he controls, Hawaii, Ryukyu, Luzon and Today, in the three provinces of Northeast China, there are newspapers published by this company.

However, in addition to this company's newspapers, he did not restrict others from publishing newspapers. Now there are several other newspapers in Lushun and other places, so he also bought several other newspapers.

In today's Qing Dynasty, newspapers are no longer new. There have been all kinds of newspapers in the south. He himself has run several newspapers not long ago, but he has never seen one with such a large scale, and unlike those newspapers with teachings quietly appeared in the Qing Dynasty, this Xinhua newspaper is not big. The length of the teaching and the words are very simple and popular, which is closer to the vernacular that everyone usually speaks. As long as the person is illiterate, he can roughly understand it.

The first page is about all kinds of information about the New Deal and some regulations, which he is already familiar with, while the second and third pages made him slightly stunned when he saw it at that time, because it was full of all kinds of advertisements and recruitment information, and he even saw the news of conscription.

The next few pages are even more interesting, including the personal articles of the State Council and the general of the army. What's strange update is that at the end of the newspaper, there are some jokes and serialized short stories, especially some serialized stories. The font is very large. Nowadays, storytellers from all over Lushun and even many teahouses are using the stories in the newspapers.

This includes a story he has heard about the naval war, which is very interesting to everyone. It is said that it has also been published in the newspaper for everyone.

This novel means, not to mention him, even many foreigners have never heard of it.

"Who is this Li Mo? Why do you come up with so many strange but not disgusting things? As soon as Liang Qichao put down the newspaper, there was a knock on the door and he quickly got up to meet him.

"It turned out to be Brother Tan and Brother Guangxia. Please." After opening the door, it was Kang Youwei and Tan Sitong, the two now famous Yanjing, who called on the leaders of Weixin to learn from them. Liang Qichao quickly invited each other into the room with a smile.

"Brother Zhuo Ru is now famous in Hunan. He promotes the new law and everyone praises it. He is really our role model." Tan Sitong praised with a smile.

"Brother Tan praised it." Liang Qichao arched his hand and brewed tea for the two with a smile. At the same time, Tan Sitong had opened several newspapers on the table. When the word Xinhua first came into his eyes, he was surprised and said, "Zhuo Ru, what is this?"

"Ha ha." Seeing this, Liang Qichao smiled and said, "When I came, I went to Shanghai, and I wanted to take a boat to Tianjin. Unexpectedly, when the boat arrived at the entrance of Lushun, it broke down. Finally, I had to go to Lushun to change the boat. I only stayed there for a few days."

"Oh? I said, Zhuo Ru has always been on time. Why was it suddenly delayed? Unexpectedly, he went to Lushun. Kang Youwei smiled and suddenly remembered these things in the streets and alleys. He hurriedly asked, "Zhuo Ru, I heard that Li Mo had set up a sailor in these days and said that the warship was open to people to visit. Is this really true?"

"Oh? Have you both heard about it? It seemed to recall the excitement when he boarded the warship, and his eyes were leisurely: "Yes, Zhuo Ru was indeed lucky to board the Duke with everyone, saw the giant ship cannon, and also saw those sergeants."

"Really open the warship to show people!" Tan Sitong picked up the teacup and squinted his eyes. He was very surprised. It is reasonable that the warship is a sharp weapon of the country and cannot be easily shown to others. Why does Li Mo have such courage to show it to others generously?

"Well, wolf ambition! Wolf's ambition!" Kang Youwei patted the table fiercely: "He did it on purpose to deceive people in this way. The heart of cracking the territory has been clearly revealed. He is bullying me in the Qing Dynasty!"

Kang Youwei's words made Liang Qichao's heart tremble. He knew that the other party had been persuading the emperor to step up the new policy. The emperor's heart to protect the constitution had long been as strong as iron. Naturally, he could not see Li Mo's kind of separation of Xiaoxiong.

However, he didn't say anything. Instead, he smiled and opened the second page of the newspaper: "To tell you, Zhuo Ru has never seen this newspaper before. Look here. It's full of news about shopping, recruitment and investment."

"Oh? This kind of thing is also published in the newspaper?" Kang Youwei couldn't help frowning and looking at it. Until he saw the news of a column of sewing machine factory, he couldn't help but be moved.

He also heard recently that in recent years, foreigners have come up with something called a sewing machine, which can replace needle embroidery. A machine is enough for hundreds of skilled garment workers, but he didn't expect to see it in this newspaper, and this is not the news of sale, but the news of the special production of China Merchants Construction Factory.

According to the newspaper, anyone who is willing to build a factory and build a sewing machine, the technology will be provided by the Xinhua State Council. You only need to invest in the construction of the factory. The political axe will use technology to account for 30% of the shares for ten years, and all the shares will be returned to the investors after ten years.

Although Kang Youwei does not attach much importance to business, there are many contents in the new law to promote industry and commerce and build industry. Naturally, he knows the value of this sewing machine. I'm afraid that as long as people with some knowledge can see that this thing is put in the Qing Dynasty, it is a big business. Although it will be occupied for 30% of the shares for ten years, even if There is only one percent left, which is enough for many people to have no worries about food and clothing all their lives.

In such a profitable business, Li Mo didn't do it by himself, but took it out to attract investment. Did he have a lot of money?!

Seeing Kang Youwei looking at the news of the sewing machine in a daze, Tan Sitong smiled and said, "Why, Brother Guangxia also has the idea of going into business? What is this sewing machine? Can you pay so much attention to it?

Liang Qichao smiled and said, "I'm afraid Brother Guangxia's wish is not good. When I was in Lushun, I heard that this sewing machine business has been taken over by two merchants who came back from Honolulu and a customer from Lushun. At this moment, they may be choosing a site to build a factory."

"Oh? So Li Mo really wants to run the sewing machine business for others? This is a big business. I dare not say that it is a gold medal, but if it is well managed, it will be more than three or four million taels of silver in three or five years.

"What! Three or four million taels. Kang Youwei's words made Tan Sitong jump up suddenly, and even Liang Qichao, who had heard of the value of sewing machines, trembled.

"How can this be possible! How can it be!" Tan Sitong paced back and forth in the room, as if he couldn't believe Kang Youwei's words. He kept saying, "That Li Mo, how can you make a big business, three or four million, you can buy an ironclad ship!"

"Yes, in my opinion, this may have been made by him on purpose, in order to make people feel that he is generous and used to win people's hearts." Kang Youwei said, "His act is to divide the territory, which is really abominable!"

Liang Qichao took a breath, and suddenly he found a problem. Whether it was Kang Youwei or Tan Sitong, although they were full of students, and they were ready to implement the new one, they all lacked the most important thing.

Practice!

Yes, there are also industrial and commercial industries in the new law, and there is also the idea of running a factory and building an industry, but in fact, these people have no experience in doing this kind of thing, so they will feel incredible to see Li Mo giving up such a big profit. In fact, he also felt impossible when he heard about it. After seeing Yan Fu, he gradually understood. What Li Mo cares about is not this kind of huge profit in the eyes of some people at all. He has a lot of means to make money, otherwise he can't get such a large fleet to feed so many troops.

Everyone only saw that he gave a huge profit to others, but he didn't see how many workers the three factories would absorb, how many people would have no worries about food and clothing, and how many other industries they could create.

Liang Qichao suddenly felt a little lazy and changed the topic and asked, "Brother Tan, I have been hearing people say that Penghu is at war these days. What's going on?"

Speaking of Taiwan, Kang Youwei immediately forgot what he had just said and quickly told the cause of the Taiwan incident. Tan Sitong was even more angry that he slapped the table and angrily scolded the shameless behavior of the French, but when it came to the war, he shook his head and did not dare to be optimistic.

"So the court hasn't come up with any countermeasures? Aren't there still Nanyang and Fuzhou sailors? Why don't you let the sailors go to war? Liang Qichao asked.

Hey.

Speaking of the sailors, the two sighed at the same time: "The Fujian sailors had been captured by the French before the third day, and all the warships were seized. After hearing about it, the Nanyang sailors were too scared to fight again, so."

"So, there's nothing the court can do?"

Kang Youwei shook his head: "I have seen the emperor before. He has already strengthened his determination to fight this battle. He has given an edict to allow Taiwan to organize civil groups to fight against the enemy. At the same time, he is also ready to mobilize Fujian and Zhejiang troops to enter Taiwan's anti-Japanese war. Now he is waiting for the British's reply to see if they can send warships to protect Rutai."

"Ask the British again? Can't I even make a boat in Daqing? Hearing this, Liang Qichao frowned and suddenly said, "Since you begged Britain, why don't you go to Li Mo?"

"Zhuo Ru, are you confused? The British are not good for me again, but after all, it's far away in Europe, but what about Li Mo? His sailor is in Lushun. If you ask him to come forward, do you think Taiwan can return to the hands of my Qing Dynasty?"

Seeing that Kang Youwei rejected Li Mo and the Pacific Army like this, Liang Qichao sighed regretfully and suddenly got up: "You two, to be honest, I have seen Lord Yan Fuyan when Zhuo Ru was in Lushun and talked to him, so I can't do a righteous act with you this time."

"Zhuo Ru, you are going to Lushun!"

Tan Sitong jumped up first and looked at him and opened his mouth wide. He didn't understand that Liang Qichao, who insisted on reform and had also worshipped Kang Youwei, why did he change his mind after staying in Lushun for a few days?

Liang Qichao did not nod, but looked at the two people and took a breath: "Brother Guangxia, maybe you will think that Zhuo Ru is a villain and treacherous, but I also want to correct your mistake. It's not the sailor, but the fleet and the Pacific Fleet!"

"Moreover, you can't imagine what it feels like when I board that huge battleship!"

"At that time, I forgot my country and the new law. I only have one idea. What does this country need is the new law? It still needs to be completely changed!"

"I didn't understand, but what you two just said about Taiwan has made me figure it out. Mr. Yan is right. Scholars don't lead soldiers, but they can't forget soldiers!"

"Any new method must be established within the range of the cannon!"

"Otherwise, it's empty talk!"

"So Zhuo Ru doesn't want to talk like this." Liang Qichao's voice suddenly raised: "I want to go somewhere to see how they are down-to-earth and lead us out of this sky!"

"Zhuo Ru, do you know what you're talking about? This is Yanjing. What you just said is taboo!" Tan Sitong looked at Kang Youwei with deep eyes and reminded him.

Liang Qichao was not afraid and smiled: "Speaking is not free, there is no freedom in everything. Let's talk about reform and how to talk about reform!"

"But." Tan Sitong wanted to persuade again. Suddenly, the door was suddenly pushed open. Kang Guangren suddenly broke in and shouted, "Brother, it's not good, there is a riot in Guangzhou!"

"What!"

(to be continued)