Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 751 Hell Punisher (2)
Unexpectedly, Ginny said disdainfully: "What kind of business delegation, they are here to investigate in name, but in fact they are a group of spies, they are ordered by the British MI[-] to spy on the intelligence; the British have long been coveted , regard it as a necessary place to get through the gate of China, and after the Indian War, the Chinese army is also very curious about the ability to control India, and wants to take this opportunity to see what happened.”

Although Guan Xuqing had already guessed this, he was still surprised by Ginny's outspokenness. After all, she was also a British princess, so how could she betray her compatriots?Ginny didn't care about the other person's expression, and continued: "You must be very surprised why I told you this, because I love you, and I have fallen madly in love with you since the last time we met, so I don't care about anything, I have traveled far and wide I came to Beijing from London just to pursue my love; His Majesty the Great Emperor, don’t you feel moved by this sincere love?”

Guan Xuqing was like swallowing Coptis chinensis in his mouth, and couldn't think of suitable words to answer except for a wry smile.It was undeniable that Ginny was very attractive and alluring to the opposite sex, including Guan Xuqing, but for some reason, ever since he saw Ginny for the first time last time, he always felt that she was a dangerous woman.From the time we met at the ball to now when Ginny came to China all the way, Guan Xuqing's intuition told him that there were too many elements of drama and coincidence.

"Your Highness, I am very grateful for your affection for me." At this time, Guan Xuqing regained his composure: "But I still say that, I already have many wives and many children, which is enough for me. , you are still young, and you have plenty of time to pursue many loves that are more suitable for you."

Ginny said bitterly: "Maybe you think I'm mean, but I can't hide my feelings for you. Well, then, I will stay in Beijing until the day you accept me."

To be honest, Guan Xuqing was a little moved. Seeing Ginny walk out of the hall without looking back, he even wanted to go over and hug her, but reason made him restrain himself.

This strange British business delegation and Princess Ginny came too suddenly. Gallagher and the others must have come here to spy on information. As for Princess Ginny, is it really just for love, or is there some other purpose? ?But Zhao Bingjun is not around, I am afraid that the answer to this question will be difficult to solve for a while.

"What do you think about the British business delegation?" Guan Xuqing immediately called Liang Qichao, and expressed his inner thoughts: "These people must have come here for the purpose, but I am surprised that they did this It's too obvious, and others can see through it at a glance."

"I have informed the police department to secretly monitor these people." Liang Qichao replied slowly: "Any move they do will be under our control, but I always feel that there must be some secret hidden in it. Investigate clearly!"

Guan Xuqing nodded and said: "I think so too, these people came too suddenly, by the way, there is a woman in the delegation, named Ginny, do you know this person?"

"I know." Liang Qichao quickly replied: "Ginny is the cousin of Edward VII. Before Edward abdicated, Ginny was named Princess Tao Junke. According to the information we have, she came to Beijing this time. Mainly for you"

Liang Qichao didn't dare to speak too clearly, because he was a little unnatural when he saw the emperor's face.

Guan Xuqing pondered and said: "I always feel that there is something wrong with this woman, but I can't tell for a while. You need to send more people to watch this woman carefully. Also, don't let this matter out, so as not to startle the snake. "

"twitter."

The activities of the British business delegation were not as expected by Guan Xuqing. After they got the emperor's special pass, they did not leave Beijing in a hurry. Instead, they wandered around in the imperial city, showing a strong interest in those military factories and important military sites. With the special pass in and out, from time to time, I wrote and drew something on the paper.No one stopped them, the plainclothes policemen of the empire just watched all this silently, because what Guan Xuqing wanted to know most was what they wanted to do and what was the real purpose of coming to China!
During this period of time, Ginny stayed in the hotel obediently and did not go anywhere. However, as her princess, the British envoy in Beijing never visited her. This was because they did not know that the princess was coming. What about Beijing, or is there another reason?
After staying in Beijing for a few days, Gallagher and others finally set off, but instead of going directly, they made a detour to Huludao and Qinhuangdao, two fully enclosed military ports.Huludao and Qinhuangdao are the newly built important shipyards and military ports of the empire. They each have 8 slipways, 2 3-ton docks, 2 1.5-ton docks and 4 [-]-ton docks.The empire attached great importance to these two places, so it couldn't help but block the mouth of the Bohai Sea, and also prohibited any ships from entering the two ports, which became a fully enclosed military port and one of the most mysterious military locations of the empire.The purpose of Gallagher and his party seems to be very clear, to find out China's military facilities and military strength, but when they got here, even the emperor's special pass was invalid, and the delegation was all blocked outside and not allowed to enter.

When the Beijing Police Department reported the itinerary of Gallagher's activities to the emperor, Guan Xuqing did not look happy. The activities of Gallagher and others were too blatant, as if they wanted to tell the Chinese secret agents that we are spies, that is, To spy on Chinese intelligence.Guan Xuqing threw the report materials on the table casually: "These things are of no value. The intelligence collected by Gallagher is traveling according to the route we have set in advance. If the British spies only have such a few tricks, it is true. I underestimated them too much, the key to the problem I see is still the princess."

"But Princess Ginny has been staying in the hotel and hasn't stepped out of the house for several days." The police chief said helplessly: "Our plainclothes are always watching closely nearby. As long as she makes any move, she can't escape us." Sight."

Guan Xuqing murmured: "Could it be that I was wrong? That princess really came to Beijing because of me?"

The chief of police said: "I hope it is only related to feelings. If you really came with some ulterior purpose, then Yingyuan people have paid too much money."

"Tap these British people." Guan Xuqing decided not to think about these things anymore: "At about the same time, I will arrest Gallagher and his gang. We don't have the patience to play with them any longer. As for Ginny, Regardless of whether she moves or not, I can't stop monitoring her for a minute, I always feel that there must be something wrong with this woman."

"By the way, the New Year's Ball held by the British Minister will be held tomorrow night. Will you go?" Liang Qichao asked: "I have already arranged people there, and I want to see if there is any connection between this ball and that princess."

"Go and see what kind of medicine the British sell in their gourds." Guan Xuqing said in a deep voice, "If the British envoy doesn't invite Ginny to such a scene, it really can't be justified."

The New Year's Ball at the British Legation has now become a repertoire for British personnel in China and Chinese officials to get closer and enhance friendship.However, it is a bit of a misnomer to call it the New Year’s Ball. Generally, it will be held in the second month after the New Year’s Eve. Those who can be invited by the British Minister are either Chinese dignitaries or celebrities. Almost all senior officials in Beijing have attended , but the imperial emperor Guan Xuqing was not interested in such things and never participated in them once.

Before this year's ball, the British Minister McCann sent an invitation to the Chinese emperor politely, but he didn't have the extravagant hope that the emperor could attend. However, two hours before the ball started, he suddenly received a notice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the Chinese emperor will accept the banquet of the British minister and attend the ball 30 minutes after the ball starts, but he will not bring his family to attend.This is really great news for the British embassy. In McCann’s impression, the emperor has never attended any ball held by the embassy, ​​including the Italians who have become more and more close to the Chinese in the past two years; Does the sudden decision to participate indicate to the outside world that China has begun to pay more attention to improving Sino-British relations.Diplomacy is no small matter, and every seemingly minor matter can often accurately convey a certain message.

McCann attached great importance to the arrival of the Chinese emperor. He brought the staff of the embassy to the gate 10 minutes earlier to wait. This was the first time in the history of the British embassy's foreign reception.It was warm inside the house, but outside the house, the biting cold wind in Beijing made the British a little overwhelmed. Fortunately, the waiting time was not long. The emperor's car arrived 5 minutes earlier than the scheduled time, which seemed to be telling McCann that China The emperor attached great importance to this ball.

Guan Xuqing is still the same, with a faint smile on his face. There is something in this smile that you will never be able to see clearly. Beside him are the Prime Minister Liang Qichao and the Supreme Commander Feng Xianghua. Except for the accident of the emperor, The simultaneous appearance of the two giants in China's political circles also added a lot to the weight of this ball.

"Your Majesty the Great Emperor, the most valued partner of the British Empire, I am really glad that you can come to the ball." McCann stretched out his hand cautiously, wanting to shake hands with the other party: "On this beautiful night, what can be better than you What's more exciting about coming?"

Guan Xuqing held McCann's hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Minister, your Chinese is getting better and better now. China and Britain are close partners. Besides, the ball is held in Beijing. Of course I will come to join you." .”

(End of this chapter)