4724 The decision of Emperor Tongzhi
Seeing this scene in the capital, Li Hongzhang completely put his heart in his heart. If people used to oppose the formation of a navy, it had no practical interest relationship with him, so it would be better to have less things than people. If scholars oppose it, they would just oppose it together.
But now, in just one year, the ocean trade has become a huge community of interests. From the royal palaces and nobles, there are officials and merchants in the middle, and the ordinary people below, many people have gained benefits because of this cause.
With money in mind, it is not optional!
Even if it only has two or three copper coins to support this matter, people will support Qingshui Shi for these two or three copper coins!
Li Hongzhang couldn't help but admire the third master Fu Qing's thoughts, and also admire the little emperor's enlightened determination!
Nowadays, the Qing Dynasty government and the people, if you oppose the establishment of the Qing Dynasty Navy, you can't get any copper coins. If you support the establishment of the Qing Dynasty Navy, you may still get a little benefit.
It’s natural that it’s not true!
After Li Hongzhang entered the palace, he abandoned all the preparations, politely entered directly, kneeled in the Yangxin Palace and cried in tears!
He tried hard to establish the benefits of establishing the Qing Dynasty's water division, from defending the country to commercial interests, and even mentioned the issue of the Qing Dynasty's appearance!
Doesn’t there not even a navy in the Supreme Kingdom of the Celestial Empire? Wouldn’t this be laughed at by foreigners?
Li Hongzhang took off his top and wore a petal to guarantee to the emperor with his head that as long as the Qing Dynasty's establishment was successful, the pirates on the ocean would no longer be a threat.
If the foreign devils want to invade the Qing Dynasty, it will be extremely difficult!
Speaking of excitement, Li Hongzhang cried bitterly, "Your Majesty! I am guilty of death... I am guilty of death!"
"When I was in the book last year, I had already made up my mind to not give up until I achieved my goal, and would no longer live in this world without planning to build the Qingshui Master!"
"I have bet on my wealth and life on the fate of the Qing Dynasty... I have bought four Zhiyuan-class ironclad ships from the UK as a matter of their own initiative, and fifteen other small warships..."
"The total budget is 15 million taels of silver... I have paid a deposit of 3.5 million taels of silver to the British!"
"Now our Qing Dynasty warships have even laid keels, and they can be launched in the water one year next year. The naval officers left by Zuo Jigao in Europe will be on the ship and receive it directly!"
"The year after tomorrow... in 1877, I guarantee that the naval warships of the Qing Dynasty could sail above the waters of our Qing Dynasty!"
"I have made my own decisions and have already realized that I will die... I ask Your Majesty to give me a death... But I also ask Your Majesty to treat the first batch of warships of the Qingshui Division well after I die!"
"Your Majesty... I can tell the sun and the moon... Woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo
Ah! There was a sudden noise in the Palace of Peaceful Hearts, and Prince Zheng slapped his thighs, "Okay... OK, you Li Hongzhang, you are indeed a ruthless character!"
"You really try your best to put your head on your belt without the will of the court, and you dare to place your own orders. Do you dare to make your own decisions for the 15 million shipbuilding order?"
"I really want to die! But I admire you... I admire you as a man, and your hindsight is better than me!"
Weng Tonghe's face turned pale, "Shaoquan...you! How could you be so bold...If you have no order, you dare to form an army by yourself. You are a serious crime of treason!"
Li Hongzhang didn't look at him, but looked up at Emperor Tongzhi Zaichun, "That's right! If you dare to prepare for the establishment of an army without any orders according to the court's laws, it would be a serious crime to kill the nine clans!"
"I know, I know from the very beginning! But if I know, I have to do it, because I have to do it!"
"The construction period of the navy is long, and it takes several years to delay it a little... and now all countries around the world have realized the advantages of Zhiyuan-level warships!"
"Orders in ship docks in various countries are continuing to increase! I can still queue up last year. If I wait until this year? Haha... I'm afraid that waiting for the construction period will take three or four years in vain!"
"The Qing Dynasty must have a navy. You can imagine that with another four or five years of gap, the Qing Dynasty will not have a navy to protect the sea...how many more will our ship be taken away?"
"Who can guarantee that there will be no foreign invasion on the sea within four or five years?"
"Time is endless! I know the urgency of the matter, so I spent all my money to raise funds and placed an order with the UK... I am really bold, but I am fair in my heart. Your Majesty should be able to understand!"
"I will leave my words here today! I will have my life in exchange for the successful construction of the Qingshui Master... I think it's worth it!"
With a bang, the Palace of Yangxin was in chaos. People didn't care that the emperor was still whispering, but whether it was against or supported, everyone was a little afraid of Li Hongzhang's eyes!
"A tough character... is such a tough character! I'm working hard for the court? I don't want my life?"
"It depends on how your Majesty decides now!"
At this moment, Zai Chun was too lazy to continue acting. He slammed his fist on the dragon's desk with a bang. "Hahaha... Li Hongzhang! You are so brave..."
"I understand now. If I don't have such courage, I will not be able to fight against the long-haired thief who has been in trouble in Jiangnan for more than ten years!"
"Use your own life to bet on the national destiny of the Qing Dynasty! You really dare to bet!"
"Hahaha...but I admire you as a man! The Qing Dynasty lacks a bold and reckless person who is dedicated to serving the country and does not care about his own name!"
"Stand up! You Li Hongzhang dare to fight, can I be a coward?"
When Emperor Tongzhi stood up from the throne and faced the ministers, the true dragon emperor's aura burst out, and the ministers did not dare to look up!
"The hearts of the people, the morale of the army, and the hearts of the officials... I have understood everything during this period! My Qing Dynasty is still hopeful, because most people understand the truth!"
"Since everyone knows the benefits of the Qingshui Master, I will definitely not delay it anymore! This Qingshui Master's preparation for the construction... I will approve it today!"
"Ah..." Weng Tonghe shouted in despair, "Your Majesty! Do we still have money there? The imperial court has all the money to build railways, factories, and there is no money!"
Zaichun had made up his mind to be irreversible. He clasped his fists with both hands and bowed deeply to Master Weng and those Qingliu!
"Master Weng! And all the dear friends who read the books of sages! I have decided my intentions!"
"Of course I know that the court has given money. I deeply hate myself for being a little talented person and cannot make money with nothing! But I am not a fool!"
"Issued the Imperial Office! From today on, until the Qing Dynasty's naval army is formed... I... I... I have two meals a day and will not eat after lunch. I will give the Qing Dynasty the remaining silver to build warships from the gap between my teeth!"
"Not only that, from today until the Qingshui Army is formed... I must not exceed four dishes and one soup for two meals a day! Eat one meat for three days, and eliminate all extravagant ingredients and no waste is allowed!"
"Start with me... The Qing Dynasty is sluggish and needs to build a navy... Master Weng! Dear Qingliu's dear ministers! Our Qing Dynasty can't be beaten like this anymore!"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was a sudden burst of howling in the Yangxin Palace, and the ministers fell to the ground and cried in vain!
"Ah...Long live...The Holy Lord of the Eternal One! The Holy Lord of the Eternal One..."
Even a person like Prince Zheng who is as cold as iron, was moved at this moment, because he could not find any emperor who could have such courage when he opened the history books!
Prince Zheng Chengzhi wiped his tears and pointed at Weng Tonghe and other Qingliu's noses and cursed!
"Do you still have a trace of human heart? You still have to object to such a holy king. Do you still have humanity?"
Weng Tonghe had long been lying on the ground, and his howling body was soft. What else could he say and what else could he do?
The emperor has sacrificed himself, the name of the Holy Lord is unshakable, and he can no longer disobey!
Chapter completed!