C2320 Irish Sea (1/2)
”The Führer... I want to ask, in the end, what should we do with the Tongzhi Emperor? ” A low and deep voice came out from the corner of the crowd. Everyone turned their heads and saw that the one who spoke was Zhiyuan Warship s and Captain s.
Xiang Ying took a step forward and stood by the side of the table as he said indifferently, ”Benjamin is indeed trying to take advantage of the chaos. The reason he released the news so urgently is to stabilize his already crumbling formation …”
”We don't have to be afraid... After all, Benjamin and the Tongzhi Emperor had already negotiated for the construction of the railway. Although they have not reached an agreement on the terms for now, who can guarantee that there won't be one in the future? ”
”I want to remind everyone that Emperor Tongzhi's final goal is to get British military assistance. He is destined to sell out China's interests, and I am sure that the railway will be built for Britain …”
”It's just a matter of time, whether the conditions are good or not!” Borrowing the power that we have created and the pressure that we have given Benjamin, he, Zai Chun, has not forgotten to increase the price … ”
”I only want to ask one question, if Zai Chun really sold out his country, what should we do?”
Xiang Ying's question resonated with everyone. Luo Huo was the first to nod and said, ”That's right, the Head of State has always said that the future of railways is the lifeline of a country. A railway can even change the structure of geopolitical affairs …”
”We attacked the Far East in such a hurry because we were afraid that the Siberian Railway would be completed! ”Then, if the railway from Beijing to Shanghai becomes the British business, let alone making money, just the ability of this railway to transport troops will allow the British army to move unhindered within our borders …”
”We cannot just think about defeating Benjamin, we must also take back the rights to build the railway!”
The crowd immediately burst into an uproar. ”That's right!” We can see the benefits of building a railway, and the ancestors of the British who built the railway can see it better! ”
”Even if Benjamin steps down from the stage, Gladstone might still inherit a part of Benjamin's foreign policy.
”We have to be on guard! Chief, we have to put pressure on the Emperor of Tongzhi to not let him sign any agreements with the United Kingdom! ”
Xiao Letian's expression became stern, as he listened to the discussions of the people around him, and looked at the worried faces in front of him, he was also immersed in deep thought.
He turned his head to look at Sima Yun, who suddenly opened his mouth and asked: ”Stop acting anymore, if you need to speak, you have to!”
Sima Yun licked his dry lips, ”I'm afraid what I've said may not be enough to satisfy everyone … ”Alright, I'll share my opinion!”
”In the future, the Chinese will definitely become more and more open-minded. This is something that the Führer has always striven to pursue, so no one can ever take the old road of sealing off the country!”
”If it's that open, how exactly should it be opened? Is it just opening up the docks to foreigners? ”I don't think that communication between countries will be so simple in the future …”
”Let's take this railway as an example. Let's not talk about how we can suppress the opposition within the Qing Dynasty. Even if the Qing Dynasty agrees to the railway construction plan, would the Chinese really take it all for themselves?”
”Let's not talk about the astronomical amount of investment. Even if the Chinese have the money to build this railway by themselves, how much pressure would we encounter in the diplomatic community?”