C2031 Chinese Flag-Lifting Man (1/2)
Zai Chun was very clear that it would not be easy to control an empire as large as the Great Qing Empire. Everyone wanted power and stuff like that, and there were many situations in history where mutual authority was greater than the power of an imperial family.
Being the boss still depended on who had the biggest fist, the delinquents could fight with their fists and knives, and of course, these people at the top of the pyramid were not fighting with their sleeves rolled up, but with military power.
Only by having a violent army could he be able to intimidate others so that he could recommend his own rule and reform as he wished.
First, you have to train your troops. At least, you have to be able to control this army and ensure their loyalty to you.
The second point was money. Without money, there was no need to talk about anything. If you couldn't even afford military rations, why would you talk about training?
Although Zai Chun was the emperor of the Great Qing, he had no power at all. He was just a puppet.
First of all, the Ministry of Revenue wouldn't listen to him. If the little emperor didn't take charge of the affairs, no one would follow his orders to transfer funds. Even if he did, the warehouse that could be used as a rat in the Ministry of Revenue wouldn't have much silver for him to use.
Wanting to touch the Ministry of Internal Affairs's deposit? I'm sorry, the empress dowager and the entire Eight Flags are all waiting for me to get the points. Zai Chun, can you eat so much?
The deposit for that place was the daoyin's treasury, and now, it was basically controlled by the Chinese Officer. If Zai Chun really dared to touch this place, it could be turned around for hundreds of thousands of Xiang Army.
He could not rely on the treasury, neither could the treasury. He could not count on the local treasury either!
Who should I count on in the end? Ci Xi and Zai Chun had already given their eyes over to the west, especially the rich and overbearing British Empire!
Liu Dadao said excitedly, ”The empress dowager has already analyzed everything thoroughly for His Majesty … ”Great Britain has a contract with our Great Qing, and our Great Qing has even mortgaged the customs. Great Britain is the grasshopper on the same rope as us!”
”If the British want to earn money in Qing Province, they have to ensure that the His Majesty can take control of the country and control the country. Only by doing this can they protect their interests …”
”So, as long as the His Majesty asks, the British will agree to it … Furthermore, before this servant left for Tianjin, he secretly met with He De, the Englishman. He had already sent a secret message to Prime Minister Benjamin and built a good bridge for His Majesty in advance.
”Don't believe Xiao Letian's nonsense, what do you mean by not allocating the resources? We don't care about all the mess, it's better if we just eat our fill first …”
Zai Chun's small face turned red and then white, he said in a low voice: ”The British people's money is not that easy to take! ”This kind of military assistance, forget about the high interest rate, they will definitely have conditions. Who knows what price the British will offer …”
”Hey …” Your Majesty, why are you thinking so far ahead? He would first pay attention to the situation in front of him! ”If you are able to manage the affairs of the family, everything will be fine. If any mishaps were to happen, when the time comes that you want to give them English benefits, they would not even pay attention to you …”
”Forget about selling your country or not. If you don't sell, then there's still people who will sell …”
”Shh …” There seemed to be footsteps outside … His Majesty, you have enjoyed your meal, this is the dignity of a servant, what does Master want to eat tomorrow? ”Servant, I'll go prepare …”
Da Sixi quickly coordinated with him and put on an act, ”Enough, the last time Master entered your body to make the Trembling Flowers soup, it was pretty good, let's do this …”