Seeing the scene in the capital, Li Hongzhang completely put his heart into his heart. If people opposed the establishment of the navy in the past, it was because they had no actual interests related to him. Therefore, it is better for people to do more than to do less. If scholars are opposed to it, then just follow it. Just object.
But now, in only one year, ocean-going trade has turned into a huge community of interests. From the royal family to the royal family, officials and merchants in the middle, and ordinary people below, many people have benefited from this cause.
With the connection of money, it is not optional!
Even if supporting this matter only benefits me for two or three coppers, then people will still support the Great Clear Water Division for these two or three coppers!
Li Hongzhang couldn't help but admire Third Master Fu Qing's thoughts, and also had to admire the little emperor's enlightened determination!
In today's Qing Dynasty, both the government and the public, if you oppose the establishment of the Qing Dynasty Navy, you will not get any copper coins, but if you support the establishment of the Qing Dynasty Navy, you may get a little benefit.
It’s obvious how to choose!
After Li Hongzhang entered the palace, he abandoned all the foreshadowing and politeness and went straight in. He knelt in the Yangxin Hall and burst into tears with grief!
He expounded on the benefits of establishing the Qing Dynasty Navy, from protecting the country to commercial interests, and even mentioned the appearance of the Qing Dynasty!
Doesn’t the Kingdom of Heaven even have a navy? If this spreads out, won’t foreigners laugh at it?
Li Hongzhang took off the flower feathers on his head and used his head to assure the emperor that as long as the construction of the Great Qing Navy was successful, pirates on the ocean would no longer be a threat.
If the foreign devils want to invade the Qing Dynasty again, it will be extremely difficult!
Speaking of the excitement, Li Hongzhang cried bitterly, "Your Majesty! I am guilty of death... I am guilty of death!"
"When I came to this school last year, I had already made up my mind not to give up until I achieve my goal, and to not live in this world until I build the Great Qing Navy!"
"I have staked my fortune and my life on the destiny of the Qing Dynasty...I took it upon myself to purchase four Zhiyuan-class ironclads and fifteen other small warships from the UK..."
"The total budget is 15 million taels of silver... I have already paid a deposit of 3.5 million taels of silver to the British!"
"Now the keels of our Qing warships have been laid, and they will be launched within the next year. The naval officers Zuo Jigao left in Europe will directly come on board to receive them!"
"The year after tomorrow...in 1877, I guarantee that the naval warships of the Qing Dynasty will be able to sail in the waters of our Qing Dynasty!"
"I have made my own decision and have realized that I must die... I ask your Majesty to grant me a death... but I also ask your Majesty to treat the first batch of battleships of the Great Qingshui Division well after my death!"
"Your Majesty... I have a heart that shines like the sun and the moon... Wuwuwu... I beg Your Majesty to grant me death!"
ah! There was a sudden uproar in the Yangxin Hall, and Prince Zheng slapped his thigh: "Okay, okay...you Li Hongzhang, you are indeed a ruthless character!"
"Are you really trying your best to put your head in your belt? How dare you place an order on your own without the imperial court's order? How dare you make the decision on a 15 million shipbuilding order yourself?"
"It's really life-threatening! But I admire you... I admire you as a man, and your backsight is better than mine!"
Weng Tonghe's face turned pale, "Shao Quan... you! How can you be so bold... You dare to form an army by yourself without a decree. This is a serious crime of rebellion!"
Li Hongzhang didn't look at him either, but looked up at Tongzhi Emperor Zai Chun, "That's right! If you dare to prepare and build an army without a decree according to the laws of the imperial court, it will be a serious crime to kill the nine tribes!"
"I know, I have known it from the beginning! But even if I know it, I have to do it, because I have a reason why I must do it!"
"Preparing to build a navy requires a long construction period. A slight delay will take several years... and now all countries around the world have realized the advantages of Zhiyuan-class warships!"
"Orders from shipyards in various countries are constantly increasing! Last year I placed an order and was still in line. What if I wait until this year? Haha... I'm afraid I will waste three or four years just waiting for the construction period!"
"The Qing Dynasty must have a navy. You can imagine that in another four to five years, the Qing Dynasty will not have a navy to protect the sea...how many more of our ships will be robbed?"
"Who can guarantee that there will be no foreign invasion on the sea in the next four to five years?"
"Time waits for no one! I know the urgency of the matter, so I spent all my money to raise funds to place an order with the British... I am really bold, but my heart is fair. Your Majesty should understand!"
"I left my words here today! If I save my life in exchange for the successful construction of the Great Qing Navy... I think it's worth it!"
With a bang, the Hall of Yangxin was immediately thrown into chaos. People started to quarrel without even caring that the emperor was still whispering to each other. However, whether they were opposed or supported, everyone looked at Li Hongzhang with a little fear!
"A ruthless character... What a ruthless character! Are you working so hard for the court? Are you even risking your own life?"
"Now it's up to His Majesty to decide!"
At this time, Zai Chun was too lazy to continue acting. He slammed his fist on the dragon case and said, "Hahaha...Li Hongzhang! You are so brave..."
"Now I understand. If I didn't have such courage, I wouldn't be able to fight against the long-haired rebels who have been causing trouble in Jiangnan for more than ten years!"
"Bet on the destiny of the Qing Dynasty with your own life! You really dare to bet!"
"Hahaha... But I admire you as a man! The Qing Dynasty lacks a bold and reckless person like you who is dedicated to serving the country and does not care about his own name!"
"Stand up! You, Li Hongzhang, dare to fight. Am I just a loser?"
The moment Emperor Tongzhi stood up from the throne and faced the ministers, the aura of the True Dragon Emperor erupted, and the ministers did not dare to look up!
"The will of the people, the will of the military, the will of the officials... I have understood them all during this period! We still have hope of reviving the Qing Dynasty, because most people understand the truth!"
"Since everyone knows the benefits of the Great Clear Water Division, I will definitely not delay it any longer! The preparations for the establishment of the Great Clear Water Division... I will approve it today!"
"Ah..." Weng Tonghe shouted in despair, "Your Majesty! Where do we still have money? The court's money has been used to build railways and build factories. There is no money left!"
Zai Chun had made up his mind irreversibly. He cupped his fists and bowed deeply to Master Weng and those Qingliu people!
"Master Weng! And all the dear friends who read the books of sages! I have made up my mind!"
"Of course I know that the imperial court is greedy for money. I deeply hate that I am not talented enough to make money with bare hands! But I am not a stupid person!"
"Declaration to the Ministry of Internal Affairs! From today until the Qing Dynasty Navy becomes an army... I... I... I will eat two meals a day and not eat after lunch. I will give the Qing Dynasty money to build warships from my teeth!" "
"Not only that, from today until the Great Qingshui Division becomes an army... I will not have more than four dishes and one soup for two meals a day! Eat one meat every three days, and avoid all extravagant ingredients. Don't waste any of them!"
"Start from me... The Qing Dynasty is frugal in food and clothing, but also plans to build a navy... Master Weng! Dear friends of Qingliu! We, the Qing Dynasty, can't be beaten like this anymore!"
As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden burst of howling in the Yangxin Hall, and the officials fell to the ground and burst into tears!
"Ah...Long live...the Eternal Saint King! The Eternal Saint King..."
Even a person as cold-hearted as Prince Zheng was moved at this moment, because if you look through the history books, you can't find any emperor with such courage!
Prince Zheng Chengzhi wiped away his tears, pointed at the noses of Weng Tonghe and Qingliu and cursed!
"Do you still have any human heart? If you still oppose such a holy king, do you still have any humanity?"
Weng Tonghe had already collapsed on the ground, his body was weak from howling. What else could he say and what else could he do?
The emperor has sacrificed himself, the name of the holy king is unshakable, and he can no longer disobey it!
"I...I...I will die in service to Your Majesty...oooooo!"
