Chapter 7 Conversation

The small living room on the first floor of the Qinzheng Building of the palace, this small living room with a European Renaissance style is the emperor's small living room, with only the closest friends or subordinates, um! It should be called a minister to come here now, so it has always been the dream of many officials to come to this small living room, which means that he may become His Majesty's close attendant.

Although the empire has not yet been knighted, the title has always been spread in the officialdom and the people. For those officials and gentry who are consciously qualified to be knighted, their greatest hope is to become your majesty's "close attendant", so that they can have a chance in the future, um! To take the lead.

"Before the formal meeting, I hope to get your majesty's clarification, where is our bottom line?"

Liang Dunyan, who was sitting on the sofa, asked his majesty who was not far away, and Zhang Zhidong also looked at your majesty. The reason why he met your majesty with Liang Dunyan was that he hoped to finally persuade him in this way.

In this private living room, the emperor and the minister talked intimately. The meeting seemed to be unrestrained and unrestrained in any protocol ceremony. On the surface, the three of them sat shoulder to shoulder, as if the three were chatting happily siping tea.

But in fact, although they are sitting on the sofa, whether they are Zhang Zhidong, the prime minister, or Liang Dunyan, the foreign minister, they are sitting respectfully. Both of them are used to it. Perhaps, in the officialdom of the Chinese Empire, there are already not so many rules, even as emperors. The right to live and kill ministers and subjects, but the grinding of officialdom, what is a king and what is a minister, has already been engraved in their bones.

In the early hours of yesterday morning, after the meeting, Zhang Zhidong remembered that when he questioned the emperor, his underwear was soaked, so that when His Majesty left him later, he just nodded and said yes. Although he still did not want to see the emperor's intention in his heart, behind this intention was the vast majority of ministers. The support of.

Are they anniper? No! Perhaps just as Your Majesty said, the people yearn for the revitalization of national dignity! The integrity of the nation makes us have to take risks. If the dignity and rights and interests of the country are not worth the risk, what else is worth trying?

"Didn't I say it already?"

Chen Moran replied with a smile on his face.

"Zhang Xiang,"

He turned his eyes to Zhang Zhidong. Although Shi Si scolded him yesterday, although he was merciless, he reminded him what the way of a king and a minister was.

"Yesterday you told me that the Dutch will never agree to our terms, and it is impossible to even agree to our advice!"

"Your Majesty, that condition is undoubtedly to put the Netherlands in the position of a defeated country. It is hard for me to imagine that the Dutch will accept this condition!"

Zhang Zhidong replied seriously.

"Even if it was a big... full Qing Dynasty in the past, it may not be able to agree! Not to mention..."

Fearing that Zhang Xiang, who he regarded as a superior, would quarrel with His Majesty again, Liang Dunyan quickly interrupted.

"Your Majesty, I, Minister Zhang, Minister Yuan and others have discussed the request made by your majesty. The other requirements will be accepted by the Dutch, and the British Minister Zhu Erdian, who mediated from it, also said that it was understandable, and privately said that he would try his best to facilitate this matter. However, if we put forward that condition, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Dutch to accept it! You may even refuse to negotiate directly because of this! Your Majesty, please consider this matter carefully!"

The words were interrupted without revealing anything strangeness. He just listened to the conversation between Liang Dunyan and His Majesty. Liang Dunyan is a diplomat, and what he said should be more convincing.

"Of course, I've thought about it. I can say that the decision was made after careful consideration and balance.

Chen Moran nodded and replied seriously.

"It is because I have seriously considered it that I can't give up this!"

"However, Your Majesty, this is an extremely dangerous attempt."

Liang Dunyan said stubbornly.

"Everyone thinks that the possibility of reaching a compromise is negligible, and at present, there are no conditions to reach a compromise. I am China's foreign minister. I must be responsible for China's diplomatic affairs. I need to maintain the dignity of the country, but it must not trigger a war between China and the Netherlands. That..."

"That's true."

Chen Moran defended.

"However, if you can succeed, please think about it. If you focus on us and the Dutch, this can ensure the implementation of the "Yuan Hunting Plan". If this plan succeeds, what glory it will bring to the empire."

Exactly speaking, it is how much prestige it has brought to himself. Chen Moran understands that for today's Chinese people, they need a shot of strength to exorcise the hearts of the people, and this shot of strength is only war!

"Your Majesty, you are too optimistic about the future."

In the face of His Majesty's optimistic answer, Liang Dunyan sighed helplessly while sitting on the sofa, while Zhang Zhidong couldn't help looking forward to it because of His Majesty's words, but he couldn't help sighing when he thought of the risks.

A brief silence enveloped the small living room, "We must pay attention,"

There is a slight ** in Chen Moran's voice.

"The external and internal situation we are facing now requires us to be tough. We should implement the "Yuanhunting Plan" for the dignity of the country. If this plan succeeds, the material return may be very limited, but the glory we have received from the country and the change in the image of the country will have a impact on the future. The sound is incomparable, so in order to protect this plan, we have to give up to the Dutch... If! If possible, I don't want to face this situation either.

He continued.

"But I have to do this. The "Yuan Hunting Plan" is to maintain the dignity of the country, with our courage and even sacrifice in exchange for the world's face to China. For China now, perhaps all we have left is our courage and sacrifice. This is the only thing we can do."

This is indeed the case. Only when he dominates this weak country can he understand the current situation of this country. The current situation of this country makes it impossible for Chen Moran to realize his wishes. At least now he absolutely does not have this opportunity.

From the businessman to the rule, from the rule to the emperor, everything he has done is setting a precedent in history. Any decisions he makes are affecting the process of Chinese history. However, he also understands that what he is experiencing now is probably the most tragic moment in Chinese history.

In the past, it was said that any Chinese emperor Yanjing, as the co-owner of Asia, enjoyed the compoperity of the heavenly kingdom and ruled the largest empire in the world. Now, as a Han king again after 260 years, what he needs to do is to let this dying third-rate country To survive in this era of the law of the jungle, we must not only survive, but also become a powerful country that can use the law of the jungle to seize its own prey, but what does he have to face?

As the emperor of China, he had neither had the opportunity to enjoy the pilgrimage of the vassal state, nor the opportunity to enjoy everything that the emperor of the empire should enjoy. All he got was the cold food left by the great powers after eating at the table.

"But after the success of the "Yuangari Plan", our image in all countries in the world will be greatly changed. We will regain respect. Our country, our army, and our voice will be valued by other countries with our success! And most importantly, our citizens can stand up and tell the world that I am Chinese! They don't have to feel inferior anymore, and they don't have to kowtow in front of foreigners anymore! So we must carry out this plan without remembering the cost!"

Chen Moran's words were full of longing, but then there was a burst of helplessness.

"I know what I'm going to lead this country to face."

With a long sigh, Chen Moran's eyes became lost.

"I know the risks required to implement this plan. If I fail, I will lose the title of Chinese emperor. Maybe we will lose more state power. At that time, I will be the sinner of the country and the nation! However, if I don't take risks, I will live in regret for the rest of my life, because I see an opportunity to make the people boil and recast their dignity disappear from my eyes.

When making this decision, Chen Moran clearly realized that the yellow sorghum dream of the Chinese Empire was either forged from now on, or disappeared from now on, or the glorious achievements of this empire he created by himself, or the empire... However, as the emperor, he must spare no effort to let When this empire becomes strong, we should let ourselves and this country be respected by the world, let this country have its own world on the world stage, and let the world listen to his voice.

"If we really fail, it will be a disaster."

Chen Moran said in a heavy tone.

"At that time, I may have to lead this country in a life-and-death struggle! But even if it is ten years, I will fight and never surrender halfway. At that time, either we will beat them back, or... For us, we have to fight to the death!"

Your Majesty's absolute words made Zhang Zhidong set his eyes on the face of his angular and resolute face in front of him. He has always had a complicated feeling for his majesty in front of him. He appreciates his youth and ability to control the general trend, and his foresight on many issues. However, his majesty's gambling surname is far stronger than he imagined. For this majesty, as long as he needs it, he is willing to bet everything on his own and bet his old capital on the gambling table. If he loses, he still has a chance to turn over. Ben?.

"Your Majesty, now we are going to gamble twice!"

Zhang Zhidong's sincere reminder that on the surface, the negotiation with the Dutch is to cover up for the "Yuanhun Project", but in fact, this is also a gamble. A little carelessness may lead to a war. In the face of two wars at that time, does China still have any hope of winning?

"Yes! That's why we need to be united and overcome difficulties together!"

At this time, Chen Moran stood up, and his eyebrows were slightly locked.

"And after thinking about it again and again, I feel that the Dutch do not have enough courage to fight with us. They are even more eager for peace than us."

"Then end as soon as possible..."

Without waiting for Zhang Zhidong to speak, Chen Moran interrupted him.

"No! No way! We must guarantee another plan. If we can, we must convince the world that we really want to take a bite from the Dutch!"

With a little silence, Chen Moran suddenly smiled again.

" Maybe we can really bite down a piece of unexpected fat!"

(to be continued)