C1451 Departure Minister (2/2)

”It's British Minister Sir Ai Liguo on his way back!”

Ai Liguo, who had experienced the entire process of the Second Opium War and stayed in the Beijing, had finally reached the age where he could retire.

As early as last year, British Prime Minister had expressed his gratitude for his perfect job and arranged a casual job for Sir Ai Liguo in the council. This was a very normal procedure, and Ai Liguo knew that this was a subtext to allow him to retire.

Ai Liguo had wanted to return home since long ago, his head full of white hair. He had given his all for the diplomatic service of the British Empire, and now, it was time for him to return home and enjoy life. Furthermore, the successor that he brought out, Counsellor Wei Tuoma, was an outstanding diplomat.

Three days ago, at the Tanggu's port, the British merchant ship Thames was about to set sail. Steam was blowing on the whistle, and thick smoke was coming out from the huge pipe.

On the bridge, a group of large nose s gathered together. They were all friends who had come to send Sir Ai Liguo off, the scene was warm and touching.

Wei Tuoma hugged her senior, ”May God bless you, my teacher, thank you for teaching me all these years!”

Ai Liguo patted his back, ”For the sake of the empire, go ahead bravely! ”I will do my best to help you. I have already sent out the latest orders, the first stop will be in Shanghai and the second stop in Hong Kong. I will personally coordinate with the local fleet leaders, hoping that they will understand the importance of this battle.”

”Right now we are waiting for the authorization within the country. I wonder why the Prime Minister still hasn't given us the order to fight?”

Wei Tuoma frowned his eyebrows. He did not understand what was going on inside the country, according to logic, this ambush should be extremely beneficial for the Kingdom! Why was there no response for so long?

”That's right!” Furthermore, he never had a good impression of Xiao Letian. He could clearly see the threat that Xiao Letian had after his rise to power, but why is he still not giving us the authority to do so? ”

Starting a war was not a small matter. Unless they were the Prime Minister or a plenipotentiary authorized by the Queen, the other diplomats did not have the authority to use military force, especially the proud Royal Navy of the British Empire.

With the expansion of British Empire overseas, the governors and ambassadors of various places would naturally mobilize their troops to pacify the rebellion or attack the enemy. However, those privileges were mostly focused on the use of the army, and once the use of the Royal Navy was required, it would not be that simple.

The military plan to ambush the Zhiyuan Warship had long been sent to London. They had thought that they could obtain the Prime Minister's authorization very soon, but they had not even seen a shadow of it.

”Whatever, as long as there's no clear opposition from within the country, even if I have to sacrifice time, I will forcibly order the navy to attack!” I believe that the Navy will understand my difficulties in the face of great difficulties. ”

”For the sake of the Empire!” The two of them tightly held each other's hands.

The whistle once again urged the ambassador to board the ship. The captain of the Thames walked down from the platform and said with a smile, ”Minister, time is of the essence, please board the ship quickly … After all, you still have to meet that guest at sea! ”

Ai Liguo nodded his head, ”Yes, I am looking forward to this meeting more and more! All right, get on board! Goodbye, friends. Goodbye, China! ”