Early the next morning, Yang Xuan came to the Sichuan Guild Hall and found Yang Tian. Yang Tian was so surprised and happy that he almost screamed and hurriedly asked Yang Xuan to the back room.

This time Yang Guozuo took Yang Xuan to Fuzhou, originally to find a job for Yang Xuan, and he only brought two servants. A middle-aged servant served Yang Guozuo, and a young servant served Yang Xuan.

Yang Guozuo died in religious rebellion, and the personal servant did not know whether he was dead or alive, and he disappeared from sight.

A small altar was laid in the house, and a simple spiritual tablet was carved out of red sandalwood.

Yang Xuanbei came out of it, knelt down and sobbed quietly. Afterwards, he ate something simple, asked Yang Tian to fetch hot water to freshen up, changed into clean clothes, and took Yang Tian to the Governor's Yamen to pay a visit.

Tao Yu, Admiral of the Guangdong Overland Route.

An admiral is a first-grade military attache who is in charge of the green camp troops in one or several provinces. Together with the governor, he is also called a frontier official. Since Kangxi, the establishment of the green camp has been quite strict. There are 18 admirals in the country, including 12 by land and three by water.

It governs three areas on both land and water.

Guangdong has a strategic terrain and is close to the sea. There are two admirals in the province: one is the Guangdong Land Admiral, stationed in Huizhou, and the other is the Guangdong Navy Admiral, stationed in Shunde.

In addition to the Green Camp troops, the Qing government also built a city full of troops in Guangzhou and stationed the Eight Banners troops. The Eight Banners in Guangzhou were governed by the "Guangzhou General", who was a Manchu and could control all the Green Camps below the admiral.

The British army arrived outside Guangzhou and demanded entry into the city. Xu Guangjin, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi at the time, took a tough stance and recruited a militia of 107,000 people. He also called on the land admirals and naval admirals to enter the city to discuss strategies to defend against the enemy.

Xu Guangjin relied heavily on Tao Yu, the land admiral, and asked Tao Yu to live in the Governor's Yamen for consultation.

Yang Xuan lied that he was Yang Xu, the son of Yang Guozhen, the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, and went to the governor's Yamen to ask for an audience with Tao Yu.

The concierge saw that Yang Xuan had a good background and his temperament was like that of a member of the family. He did not dare to embarrass Yang Xuan, so he accepted the door bag worth twenty taels of silver, took Yang Xuan to rest in the Yin Hotel, and sent someone to inform the hospital.

(The Yin Hotel was the place where the old Yamen received visitors.)

After waiting for more than an hour, a green camp soldier lazily picked up Yang Xuan and took him to meet Tao Yu.

Yang Xuan was quite dissatisfied. The world was so cold that even a Green Camp soldier would look down upon others. If his grandfather Yang Yuchun was still alive, wouldn't Tao Yu rush outside the city to greet him?

Fortunately, Yang Xuan was well-informed and knew that these green camp soldiers were jealous of money, so he casually took out one Mexican Eagle and gave it to the green camp soldiers.

The green camp soldier then changed his smile and said: "Young master is the eldest son of the Taiwanese master? What a pity. If it hadn't been for that accident, you would have been the next Zhao Yonghou. The Manchus are always on guard against us Han people, so they take care of Zhao Yong.

Yonghou, if you say you can take it, take it."

Yang Xuan was not sure about the details of this green soldier, so he did not dare to answer, and said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Once I enter the Marquis Gate and the Marquis Sea, I will feel more relaxed without the Marquis."

The Green Camp soldier got the silver dollar and was in a good mood and said:

"Sir, I have to remind you. Recently, foreign troops have arrived in the city, and the city's religious people have been having trouble with the militia. The military platform is not in a good mood. Something strange happened in the prison last night. More than a dozen Tiandihui gang members escaped from prison. You,

When I see the military platform later, I have to choose what I say."

Yang Xuan glanced at the green camp soldier and saw that he looked very upright. If he were allowed to take off his green camp uniform, he would look like an actor with thin skin and tender flesh.

He couldn't help but think of a long-circulated saying: the imperial court prohibited officials from visiting prostitutes, so some officials developed a habit of cutting off their sleeves, and the rich and powerful even raised prostitutes.

Yang Xuan smiled reluctantly and said:

"I met with Juntai this time mainly to convey greetings on behalf of my father. Is it true what you just said about the Heaven and Earth Society robbing the prison? Oh, it's actually true. The Heaven and Earth Society is so audacious that they dare to open fire and rob the earth prison. It's really unreasonable.

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Seeing Tao Yu, Yang Xuan hurriedly saluted him and said: "Master Taitai, my father specifically told me that he wants me to meet you immediately after arriving in Guangzhou and say hello to you on my father's behalf to express our old friendship."

After that, Yang Xuan presented him with an exquisite snuff bottle.

When Tao Yu saw the gift, he smiled all over his face and said: "My dear nephew, Tao is very ashamed to be so polite in making the table. I was promoted by my late grandfather, Marquis Yang Zhongwu. Without him, Tao would not be what he is today."

"However, Tao was busy with the army, and since the death of Marquis Yang Zhongwu, he rarely interacted with his father-in-law. Speaking of which, I met him in Shanxi eight years ago. At that time, you were still a handsome young man.

"Now, you are majestic and talented, and you have the legacy of Marquis Yang Zhongwu. A tiger father has no dog son. I think you will definitely be more promising than me in the future."

To be able to become a high official in a feudal territory, Tao Yu must have something special. At the very least, he is eloquent and good at speaking.

Yang Xuan patiently negotiated for a while before explaining his purpose: "Master Juntai, I am here to visit. Firstly, I want to say hello to my father, and secondly, I have a small matter to trouble you."

When Tao Yu heard that Yang Xuan was asking for something from him, there was a trace of unnoticeable annoyance in his eyes. But he quickly adjusted his attitude and asked: "My dear nephew, it doesn't matter. As long as Tao can help, I will definitely do it."

Great help.”

Yang Xuan left his seat, with tears in his eyes, and saluted Tao Yu as a nephew. Seeing this, Tao Yu quickly helped Yang Xuan up, comforted him, and asked what was going on.

Yang Xuan glanced at the soldiers standing beside him. Tao Yu understood and retreated the soldiers, only to hear Yang Xuan whisper:

"Master Juntai, for the sake of Marquis Yang Zhongwu, please avenge your uncle Yang Guozuo!"

Tao Yu's eyes changed drastically, and he stared at Yang Xuan with a pair of sinister eyes. He had killed countless people, his eyes were vicious, and there was a trace of vicious murderous intent.

Tao Yu liked to use this "staring technique" to test his subordinates, and most people would not dare to look at him.

Yang Xuan forced himself to calm down and accepted Tao Yu's vision calmly. Although he was young, he had always been unruly, and he accepted the memory of the afterlife, making him appear extraordinarily calm and calm.

Tao Yu was touched when he saw Yang Xuan's calm demeanor. He helped Yang Xuan back to his chair, first smiled slightly, and then sighed softly:

"I have also heard about this matter. When I was working under Marquis Yang Zhongwu, I got along with your uncle day and night, and we got along quite well. A few days ago, brother Yang Guozuo came to me to plead for his son Yang Xuan."

Speaking of this, Tao Yu gave Yang Xuan a meaningful look.

Yang Xuan came this time and pretended to be his cousin Yang Xu's name. Tao Yu seemed to be doubting himself. But he was eager for revenge and didn't think much about it. He just listened to Tao Yu continue to say:

"Yang Xuan participated in the Zhizhitang of the Tiandihui and was arrested by the government. He is also a descendant of Marquis Yang Zhongwu and has attracted much attention. I have discussed this matter with Zhetai and planned to use the overcrowded prison in Guangzhou as an excuse to put Yang Xuan into prison.

Xuan was transferred to Huizhou. Huizhou is where the Admiral's Yamen is based. I have a way to make him escape from his golden cicada shell.

"Who would have known that Brother Guozuo had a conflict with the church members and died in a sea of ​​fire. Last night, the Heaven and Earth Society came to the prison to rob the prison. Yang Xuan also took the opportunity to escape, and he was convicted of colluding with the Heaven and Earth Society."

At this point, Tao Yu paused and looked at Yang Xuan thoughtfully.

Yang Xuan felt something was wrong, so he had to bite the bullet and ask: "Juntai, my uncle died in religious rebellion. What will Taiwan say about this? When will troops be sent to arrest the religious people?"

Tao Yu smiled bitterly, thought for a long time, and said: "The religious rebellion can't be brought up for a while. A gentleman's revenge is never too late in ten years. Only when the foreign warships retreat can I put pressure on Taiwan and arrest him.

Those bandit leaders who teach people."

Yang Xuan was shocked. The eldest son of the dignified Marquis Yang Zhongwu died in religious rebellion, so let's just let it go?

He quickly said: "Juntai, doesn't Governor Xu advocate tough foreign policy? He has recruited more than 100,000 militiamen, but he still can't deal with a mere few thousand religious people?"

Tao Yu was also taken aback. He quickly stood up and checked the doors and windows for fear of being overheard. He approached Yang Xuan and said, "This is the Governor's Yamen. Please speak softly, so as not to be overheard!"

He pulled Yang Xuan aside and said, "Let me tell you the truth. The foreigners wanted to enter the city. This matter was decided two years ago. The former governor Qiying promised that the foreigners could enter Guangzhou in two years, and it was ratified by the court.

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"Now the foreigners are mobilizing troops for the purpose of entering the city. Emperor Daoguang is old and sick and does not want to start another war. He also hinted that Xu Guangjin can allow the foreigners to enter the city.

"Even Lin Zexu had an ambiguous attitude. Xu Guangjin wrote to him for advice, but Lin Zexu only replied with four words: 'People's support can be used.' Xu ​​Guangjin fished for fame, raised military pay, and recruited militia groups in an attempt to prevent foreigners from entering the city.

"He himself has gained a reputation, but he has made our Green Battalion turbulent all day long. It's not that we don't dare to fight, it's just that the Green Battalion's weapons are inferior to others, morale is low, and military pay is lacking. How should we fight this battle?

"I wonder if you heard about it? A few days ago, there was a conflict between the parishioners and the militia. Xu Guangjin pretended to arrest a group of parishioners to appease the militia. As a result, the next day, he released the parishioners and returned them to the parishioners before leaving.

A thousand coins were given.

"They were both treaty ports. Shanghai actively opened up its ports and soon developed from a small county into a metropolis. Guangzhou has been doing business for more than two hundred years, but it still refuses to fulfill the treaty and refuses foreigners to enter the city.

"Xu Guang lives up to the past, and still wants to make a fuss about the issue of entering the city, challenging the bottom line of foreigners. What if our two countries start a war again, how will it end? The country is so corrupt, and the officials and gentry are still so confused, it is really hateful, hateful!"

Yang Xuan heard Tao Yu's remarks and couldn't help but be impressed by him. Tao Yu, who didn't leave much in the history books, turned out to be quite knowledgeable and understood the benefits of open trade.

He was about to speak when he heard Tao Yu say:

"Nowadays, national affairs are corrupt and it is no longer possible to do anything. The various forces in Guangzhou are intertwined, and it is like the eye of the storm. Smart people should leave the eye of the storm. Dear nephew, listen to my advice, whether your family is in Sichuan or Fujian, leave Guangzhou.

Go home. If you need directions, I can help."

Yang Xuan's home is in Sichuan, and Yang Xu's home is in Fujian. It seems that, although Tao Yu did not say it clearly, he has concluded that the person in front of him is Yang Xuan, a fugitive from the Tiandihui.

Yang Xuan looked at Tao Yu, puzzled and angry, and said: "Your Excellency, you have extraordinary knowledge. Since you know that Xu Guangjin is famous, why don't you impeach him? Since you know that the benefits of opening up trade outweigh the disadvantages, why don't you write a letter to state it?"

Tao Yu just sneered and sighed: "The affairs of the country are corrupt and can no longer be done. We, the high officials of the frontiers, are just trying to figure out what we want, and we are like monks hitting the clock every day. I am a military officer, Xu Guangjin is a civil official, martial arts is not as good as literature, I

Why bother to anger him?"

After saying that, Tao Yu picked up the teacup. This was exactly what he meant to signal Yang Xuan to leave.

Yang Xuan was heartbroken. Tao Yu was an admiral from the first rank, and his rank was the same as that of Xu Guangjin. He knew clearly that Xu Guangjin was walking a tightrope with the people of a city as bets, but he did not dare to step forward to stop him.

Not even the admiral dared, let alone other officials?

With officials so incompetent, the Manchu Qing Dynasty was indeed hopeless.
Chapter completed!