How could Xiao Letian not be on guard against the British? In fact, even when he came into contact with the Prussians, Xiao Letian paid great attention to the confidentiality of intelligence, and his drunken nonsense was just a cover-up.
Xiao Letian's drinking capacity in his previous life was very good. Later, he may have traveled through the time and space tunnel to talk about star gates and the like, and was swept by strange energy several times. In this life, his drinking capacity actually increased again. He said that he would not be drunk after a thousand cups. It's a lie, but it can't be true that after drinking more than a kilogram of liquor, your mind is still clear and calm.
Of course, this may have something to do with the fact that there are no fake wines in the world. Sometimes Xiao Letian has maliciously thought about whether he should pass on the technology of blending fake wines to the Qing Dynasty. Then everyone would drink with crooked lips and eyes. , that scene looks absolutely hilarious.
But think about it, let it go. The Han people’s wine culture is no worse than that of the Manchu people. In the final analysis, fake wine harms the poor.
Counterfeiting wine is of course a joke idea of Xiao Letian's. Since he traveled through time, he has basically eaten and drank the best high-end products. Just like the French grape wine he drank just now, he didn't know which famous winery produced it. Anyway, the entrance has a rich fruity aroma, which is definitely not comparable to the products of later generations that cost tens of dollars.
Xiao Letian is now a young political star in East Asia who has been trained by Count Doubi. Officials in the British colonies are not stupid either. They will naturally raise the standard of entertainment. Even if a few bottles of fine wine are worth 8888 in future generations, it is just drizzle for such a big British Empire. .
He was a good drinker, and Xiao Letian had a good drinking capacity. In addition, he was on a British merchant ship. Xiao Letian should be cautious in his words and actions, so why did he drink so carelessly?
This is the wisdom of a politician. The friendship between Xiao Letian and Bismarck, Moltke and Prince Karl was forged on the battlefield, and the two sides still have deep entanglements of interests. Under win-win cooperation, Prussia is I sincerely hope that Xiao Letian will become stronger so that Prussia can also benefit from it.
But the British Prime Minister doesn't think so. As the world's most powerful country, they are very wary of any new rising forces, especially politicians like Xiao Letian who have too dazzling personal heroic halo. They are still resistant to it from the bottom of their hearts. .
If it weren't for the purpose of curbing the expansion of French power in East Asia, and the majestic Prime Minister of the British Empire met with such a weak Xiao Letian, the gap in strength between the two would be more than a thousand miles away.
Count Doubi wants to use Xiao Letian, of course, he must be on guard against it. They have never stopped spying on Xiao Letian's intelligence. Just like when they were in Hamburg, no one knew that the Prussian intelligence officer had dug out Xiao Letian's intelligence at his residence. Two British spies were arrested, and on a dark and stormy night, intelligence agents from both sides had a fight in the suburbs.
Of course, this is a secret war on the intelligence front. The two heads of state will not admit it. I am afraid that the common people will not know this secret until their death.
Xiao Letian is just acting today. He wants to show more shortcomings in front of the British. A politician with flaws is always easy to control, which is also in the interests of the British.
Later, when the information that Xiao Letian was drunk and singing, that is, acting drunk and crazy, was sent back to London, Count Doubi was very pleased, "Well, I finally found Xiao Letian's weakness. Although he showed unusual bravery in the Austro-Prussian War, and wisdom, but when it comes to his core interests, he also behaves appropriately, and he also breaks down..."
"What are his core interests? I think he loves his own nation too much, and of course the people under his rule. If one day in the future, there is a war between the British Empire and Xiao Letian, as long as we can coerce If a large number of people are used as hostages, then the weak Xiao Letian will naturally give in..."
Earl Doubi's words were permanently recorded by the secretary. This is a valuable wisdom left by an old politician. Although I don't know if there will be a chance to use it in the future, recording is indispensable.
In real history, the Earl of Derby will go to see God in three years. He is destined not to see the war between Britain and Xiao Letian, but his analysis of Xiao Letian will be preserved forever. Moreover, some British generals actually formulated a combat plan against Xiao Letian based on his analysis.
Of course, the effect is another matter later. Xiao Letian has not yet reached the stage of showdown with the British. The two sides are in the stage of limited cooperation.
Xiao Letian staged a show on the sea to deceive the British, and the drama on Ryukyu Island was even more exciting. The voices of seizing power in the hidden military warehouse became louder and louder. If it weren't for Liang Kun and Fan Jian's constant suppression, plus the outside The loyal new army is gradually expanding its territory, and there may be a mutiny tonight.
"Don't worry, old shopkeeper, we will definitely win the mutiny... The new army was trained by us. Even if there are some Ryukyu natives here, they have adapted to military orders and disciplines. Our soldiers don't need to think about politics. They I only know how to execute military orders..."
"The ten universities are all direct descendants of the prime minister, and all the male students have received military training. They can organize a two-thousand-man army in half a day... and other students cannot be idle. They can be organized into preachers to let them They took to the streets to reassure us..."
"The more than 100,000 Japanese people in Ryukyu are reliable. This nation naturally believes in respecting the strong. Take a look at the shrines in the streets and alleys. They are all dedicated to the prime minister. How could they choose the king and ministers of Ryukyu at a critical moment? You must know that in the past But the Japanese rule here..."
"Mutiny, mutiny, mutiny..." The commotion suddenly condensed into two words: mutiny.
Fan Jian and Liang Kun's faces are pale now. They have long passed the age of angry youth, and the fanaticism in their hearts only appears occasionally. Most of the time, calmness and reason can suppress this fanaticism.
"That's enough, shut up, everyone, shut up..." Fan Qian stood on the shell box and shouted loudly, but he, a skinny old man, could not suppress so many people no matter how loud his voice was.
"Everyone... stand at attention... take a break." Liang Kun was smart. When he opened his mouth, it was a military order. These New Army officers had already had a conditioned reflex to the military order. When they heard a bang in the warehouse, all the soldiers stood still. Straight up, the room immediately became quiet.
At this time, old shopkeeper Fan Jian was so tired that he was breathing heavily. He stood on the shell box and pointed at the officers who wanted to stage a mutiny. He was so angry that he couldn't even speak.
"You... you bastards, what time has it been? The French have been forced to the doorstep, the country is about to be destroyed, and you still miss our little family. Are your heads cramping? Mutiny at this time is not seeking death."
"Ryukyu has 150,000 households and a population of more than 500,000. Central Plains people, Japanese, and Ryukyu natives are three pillars. Do you think that the Ryukyu royal family has no favor with the people in their rule for hundreds of years? Don't forget that the Ryukyu royal family has been in power since the early Ming Dynasty. He has ruled here since the year 2010 and has not changed the country and the country until now."
The old shopkeeper has never shouted so fiercely in his life, "What are you talking about? The Japanese will do anything to us. Put away all those delusions. The Japanese are the nation that values practical interests the most, and they are the most famous for their short-sightedness." ...You think that you alone can shock these Japanese when the Prime Minister is not here, you are dreaming..."
Fan Yan was breathing heavily, and below was a group of stunned officers and second shopkeepers who were scolded. "You should remember carefully how we controlled Ryukyu, how we became the masters here, Ryukyu for hundreds of years." Why did the king give his power so willingly?"
"Brothers, it was the Prime Minister, Xiao Letian, and my uncle who relied on him... Without him risking his life and rushing to be the first, who among you can guarantee to win the Ryukyu War of Independence? It was Xiao Letian who fought hard with his own life to win the trust of all the Chinese and indigenous people in Ryukyu."
"How did Xiao Letian win the hearts of the Japanese? It wasn't through bloody killings, but through the combination of kindness and power... Without my uncle using his own blood to save Sakamoto Ryoma, tell me how these Japanese would sincerely serve as conquerors. Repair the shrine, and without the Foreign Legion to give these Japanese a future, they would worship Xiao Letian so much."
"Ryukyu is not our Ryukyu. Ryukyu only belongs to Xiao Letian. He is as strong as an iron barrel in Ryukyu. Without him, the iron barrel will only fall apart."
"You still want to mutiny? Don't you think this broken barrel can't be broken into pieces quickly enough? It's clear that this is Gong Cheng's plan to provoke us. You still insist on jumping in? Are you all so heartless?"
Everyone listened to the old shopkeeper's scolding, with red faces. In Ryukyu, only Fan Qian can scold them like this. After all, he is Xiao Letian's father-in-law and the actual controller of Letian Yang Company. His status is far higher than that of the people sitting here. of all people.
"Then what should we do?" The dejected officers who were scolded said in a low voice.
"Prepare for war... Wait and see what happens. What else can we do? We must stick to it and firmly defend Ryukyu. This is our foundation."
"As long as we wait until Xiao Letian comes back, our deadlock will be over. All the resources in this land of East Asia cannot be mobilized by anyone except him. Don't even think about it."
"The Prime Minister is still alive." The crowd suddenly exclaimed. Before this, everyone had a faint worry in their hearts, but everyone chose to shut up. But not talking about it does not mean that there is no such worry in everyone's heart.
But now that the old shopkeeper, as Xiao Letian's elder, said such words, all the hidden worries in everyone's hearts were brought to light.
"Death, my uncle will die, fart..." Fan Qian spat on the ground. "Who is my uncle? That is the Chinese hidden dragon. The son of the true dragon is my uncle. Now the fortune is not good enough. Feng Shui I haven’t gotten up yet, wait until one day when the hidden dragon turns into a real dragon, you can go and see it again.”
"When a real dragon comes to this world, he will naturally have the majesty of a dragon. How could he die so cowardly? Just put your heart in my belly and keep it safe."
Well, it turns out that the old shopkeeper actually overheard all the secret conversations between Xiao Letian and Zeng Guofan. No wonder this old man’s business became more and more crazy after the Tanggu riots, and the old man is now almost becoming the number one arms dealer in East Asia.
It turns out that the old shopkeeper was preparing for war and famine for his uncle. The old shopkeeper also had a dream in his heart of becoming the head of the country.
