C1452 Xiang Yings Theory of Exhaustion (1/2)

According to their current speed, the two ships would meet in the Yellow Sea Region. This was a highly confidential meeting, only a few people on both sides knew of it. In order to prevent the passengers on the Thames from spying on this meeting, they even chose to meet on an island outside of Jiaozhou Bay.

On the Thames, other than the captain, first mate and other high-ranking officials, only the Minister's personal guards knew about this secret meeting.

When the boat reached the sea outside of Jiaozhou Bay, it would pretend that there was a small problem with the boiler and would need to be stopped temporarily to fix it. At that time, the other passengers could arrange for them to rest or travel, while Sir Ai Liguo, under the protection of a military officer, rode a small boat toward the Chao Lian Island in the sea outside of Jiaozhou Bay.

This was the main meeting place of the secret meeting.

The British side had made sufficient preparations for this meeting, while the Zhiyuan Warship had also done quite a bit of preparation, even Xiang Ying and Xiao Letian had a fierce quarrel.

The focus of the conflict was naturally the little emperor of the Great Qing, Zai Chun. Xiang Ying strongly requested for Zai Chun to return to the Ryukyu.

Xiao Letian, on the other hand, insisted on his own point of view, and believed that Zai Chun and everyone else were on the same boat, belonging to the interest community. Everyone was facing the same enemy, including the conservative factions in Qing Dynasty.

Most importantly, once the war in the Far East stabilized, Zai Chun would immediately set out for Europe. At that time, he would definitely visit England, and at that time, he would definitely let Zai Chun know about it in secret.

In the future, they would hate each other and might as well be honest with each other now.

However, he didn't expect that Xiang Ying, who had always been obedient to his master, would have a temper today. He insisted that Zai Chun was different from his kind, and that Zai Chun would forever represent the interests of the decadent Qing Dynasty Palace, so he had to be on guard against him.

And no matter how much effort Xiao Letian used, he was unable to persuade him, and in the end, the two of them quarreled for a while before dispersing. Xiao Letian could only use the Prime Minister's power to force him to accept the order.

But before Xiang Ying left the cabin, he replied respectfully, ”As a soldier, it is my duty to follow orders. Since the Prime Minister has already given the order, I shall follow it. But! I will always keep my opinion, and I will never change mine! ” With that, he turned around and left.

Xiao Letian was furious, of all his closed disciples, this Xiang Ying was the most mischievous one. If he admitted his wrongs, even nine oxen would not be able to pull him back.

When Xiang Ying walked out of the cabin, he took out his pocket watch and saw that it was already past one in the morning. Outside of the Zhiyuan Warship s, there was only the pitch-black sea water and the repeated monotonous sound of waves.

He went to the stern, unbuttoned his uniform jacket, and let the cold sea breeze seep into it. Xiang Ying took out a cigarette and placed it in his mouth, but then used his hands to pat his pockets, unable to find where the match was. After thinking carefully, he realized that it was when he lit the cigarette for the prime minister, he threw it on the table.

”Ai …” Why do you have to go through so much trouble!? ” Behind him, a faint sigh came out, followed by a ripping sound, then a bright flame jumped out. Cai Bixia's beautiful face reflected the flames as it jumped.