non-mainstream clear wear

Chapter 545

Chapter 295 (1)
"Master, there's a letter from Beijing." A neatly dressed middle-aged man came over.

Nian Gengyao sat still, and said in a flat tone, "Leave it alone."

The middle-aged man with a bad master's beard carefully held the letter in his hands again, put it gently on Nian Gengyao's desk, lowered his hands again, and walked out of the study door backwards.

Seeing his confidant butler go out, Nian Gengyao, who had been suppressing himself, hastily reached out to take the letter. He didn't care to use a paper knife to open the envelope, so he directly tore open the seal.

On the surface, Nian Gengyao was still not punished for picking such a big deal, and it was the time when he was proud of himself.What's more, his father and brother are also high-ranking officials, and the family is married to the Jian Palace. There are relationships inside and outside, and there are people from top to bottom. They have done a good job in implementing the New Deal before. There is nothing to worry about.

Only Nian Gengyao himself knows that all this is based on the foundation of the holy family. The emperor will not "family" you for no reason, and there is a reason to protect you.Of course, Nian Gengyao felt that he was worthy of the emperor's "family", but he was not satisfied with this, and his desire for victory deepened in his heart.

He knew that the emperor needed money, and the emperor needed him too.He even felt that the ministers had nothing to fear.However, his conceited heart couldn't allow him to stagnate like this, and he wanted to prove his own worth even more.

Reason told him that as long as he wins this battle, he can stop everyone's mouths, and if there are unexpected gains, his future will be brightened.

However, after a period of stalemate with the Dutchman, he actually suffered a defeat!This made him not anxious.No matter how confident he is in his talent, he cannot ignore the reality of failure.If he dared to continue to lose, he would stop thinking about his future.

I had to complain before that the sky was high and the emperor was far away, so his achievements in the south could not be quickly and completely displayed in front of the emperor.It's time to rejoice now, because the sky is high and the emperor is far away, it is easy to cover up the defeat this time.Governor Nian can now be regarded as someone who knows more about foreign countries in this country. At least he knows that these "barbarians" are not easy to deal with. With the strength of his two provinces alone, they are still two provinces that are not particularly developed. It is really difficult Not small.

The navy of these foreigners really has two brushes. They have been making a living at sea. On the other hand, how long has it been since China lifted the sea ban?Although it is not a complete ban on the sea right now, it is not an attitude of strong support.Discouraging overseas trade means that there are fewer people in the country going to sea, fewer skilled sailors, and the supporting navy is shrinking.A sneak attack is a win, and Nian Gengyao won't be easy when he wakes up.

If he wants to make the overall plan, it is best that the whole country pays attention to the matter he cares about.

Is it possible?
Of course not, the country's current focus is still in the northwest, or Junggar, which has had ups and downs.Even if Nian Gengyao wants to devote all his efforts to solve the Nanyang problem and show his own ability, he must admit that the Northwest is very important, even more important than Nanyang.

Wars are more about logistics, Nian Gengyao thought bitterly.

There is a big gap between the various methods of naval warfare and the application of skills in specific naval warfare.You can improve the physical fitness of soldiers through drills, and you can also exercise to prevent soldiers from seasickness. You can even choose generals who understand military strategy to lead the team, but you can't teach them actual combat experience. These can only be accumulated through battle after battle.

Many of these Westerners are armed businessmen, and many of them are pirates at all!I am used to living at sea, and I am familiar with pure naval warfare.The last thing they lack is experience. I heard that the people there are like lunatics, swarming into the sea like moths to a flame, and they have been flying for hundreds of years!How many generations of experience.

Nian Gengyao was very depressed and had to be depressed.What worries him even more is that he doesn't know his term of office and how many more years he can serve as governor of Guangdong and Guangxi.Combat on the sea is more affected by climate, geography, or marine environment. The movement of the fleet is more cumbersome than that of the army, and the combat cycle is also longer.If he is suddenly transferred away before he wins a big victory, the affairs of Guangdong and Guangxi cannot be covered up. His successor will definitely not want to take the blame for him.

What's more terrible is that the envoys of the Westerners have already entered Beijing!I don't know if they have any connection with Nanyang. Although they are watching closely, it is not ruled out whether they have some small means to know the situation in Nanyang.If you let the envoys in Beijing know about this matter, you can say it when you meet with your Majesty or reveal it to Li Fanyuan and other places...

Nian Gengyao couldn't help but shudder, it's broken!
The news from Beijing was extremely important. Nian Gengyao's hands trembled a little, he opened the letter and let out a long breath.The letter was written by Yarjan A, and it brought him good news. These Western envoys still failed to meet the Holy Spirit because of etiquette issues.Different countries have different customs, let alone two countries halfway across the world with completely different cultures?

In the Celestial Dynasty, it is a normal etiquette to kneel three times and kowtow nine times when meeting the court. In Europe, there is no such tradition at all. Europeans kneel before the cross.Also, according to the thinking of this dynasty, all foreign visitors are of course "vassals" who want to "pay tribute".But Europeans don't think so, they negotiate and sign the contract as equal countries.Maybe in the eyes of others, you are uncivilized savages.

The two debates about etiquette were extremely enjoyable. Not only the Netherlands, but also envoys from Britain and other countries stayed in the capital. Some people in Beijing have already suggested that these strange-looking guys have stayed in Beijing for too long. Weathering, are you asking them to go home?
Seeing this, Nian Gengyao finally showed a smile on his face.It's good to go back, very good.Until now, in his heart he was angry and nervous, but he never regretted it.Going back in time, even knowing the current difficult situation, he would go on this road again.Letting him swallow his anger is more uncomfortable than killing him!
Looking down, Yarjan A described the demands of the Westerners in an indescribable tone. It is said that the British demanded trade and set up trade bases, saying that it does not matter if the Chinese do not trade with the Dutch. They come, of course. They demand certain preferential tariffs, and also hope to set aside a place in China as their settlement. If possible, they request the establishment of an embassy.The Spaniard also took the opportunity to get involved.The French were not far behind, and also expressed a friendly attitude.

The Celestial Dynasty is rich in products, who cares about you?This is the thinking of many people. Nian Gengyao's thinking is not so conservative. He thinks that the Westerners have something to learn from. Just look at these guys.

Nian Gengyao frowned again, something was wrong!It is said that these guys' demands are so excessive, they are too much to take themselves as dishes, and the court has not yet driven them away!
The Western envoys were able to stay in the capital because of the empress and prince.Shujia wanted the imperial court to have more contact with European countries, to broaden their horizons and understand the world, so as not to become more and more closed.And Hongdan wanted to learn more about the operation process of the colony through the speeches of the Western envoys, and he was also playing a big game of chess in his heart.

European countries are so far away from Nanyang, they can "colonize" there. It is said that they have also arrived on another continent. Sent), and gestured for a distance.Far, too far, but Nanyang is very close.

At this time, the knowledge of the royal family was still very rich. Hongdan felt that it was impossible to reach such a far place with the level of navigation in his country, but Nanyang... Nanyang... could still accommodate many people.The farther south you go, the more abundant the products will be. There are three crops of rice in Lingnan. What about Nanyang?
It's a good deal.

As for the business dealings with European countries, Hongdan disdains it from the bottom of his heart, but he also pays a little attention to it.At least he knew that the profits were huge, and his country was short of money.But there is no need to allocate a piece of land to the Europeans. When you come, you are my vassal. You can go anywhere, so why do you need to allocate land? !
In Nanyang, Hongdan refused to let go even if he died.Coincidentally, the situation in the northwest is developing in a good direction again.Since the imperial court activated Yue Zhongqi, the situation in the northwest has been getting better day by day.The Zhunbu repeatedly attacked, and for the first time, Fu Erdan was sent to cooperate with Yue Zhongqi to defend against the enemy, and later they simply used Yue Zhongqi alone.It must be admitted that fighting such a thing also depends on talent.Yue Zhongqi seemed to be born to fight, and to win.

It seems that the northwest will become more and more peaceful. Hongdan looked into the distance, and pointed to the south of Qiongzhou on the globe, thinking quietly: Do you want to speak to Khan Ama again?Give Nian Gengyao a little support, or let him control the navy in Fujian and Guangdong?
His Khan Ama's gaze was still in the northwest. After another attack was repulsed, Galdan Tseling finally sued for peace again, asking for permission to enter Tibet to make tea.Yinfeng also agreed.But both sides know that this battle still has to be fought, unless one side perishes.

(End of this chapter)