Rebirth of the Spanish Empire

() Chapter 331: The nightmare brought by the Eight-Nation Allied Forces

Zaifeng was truly panicked now. The news he had just received really scared him. He had reason to believe that if his biological son, the current Emperor of the Qing Dynasty Fu Yi, knew the news, he would definitely be better than him. Even worse.

When he thought of this, he became even more upset. Ever since he was a child, he had always felt that he was being oppressed by others. In the past, it was the Empress Dowager Cixi, and then the Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu died in 1908. After the death of the Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu in 1908, he finally gained After taking over the position of regent of the country, I thought that under the careful governance of the two father and son, it is not impossible that the prosperous age of Qianlong can be restored. As long as the two of them manage the country to be prosperous and powerful, now Those rebel thieves such as Sun Wen, Sun Yat-sen, and Wang Jingwei can definitely give them no soil to grow and make them disappear from the territory ruled by the Qing Dynasty.

However, how this matter developed like this was beyond his expectation. ..

Now Zheng Fu knows that no one can really hold up the banner. It seems that no one can achieve such strength. Even if they achieve it, it seems that few people can have such courage. This time, although the Four-Nation Alliance suddenly suddenly They are about to conduct joint exercises in the Pacific. Originally, such exercises do not need to be so nervous for them, but adding a rhinoceros to it makes a big difference.

In Japan and all the people in the Qing Dynasty, who doesn't know that Japan has the desire to annex the Qing Dynasty by force? In Eastern Asia, there was originally a confrontation between the Qing government and the Japanese during the Li Hongzhang period, but now, the Qing government is getting worse and worse, while the Japanese are on the contrary, getting stronger and stronger, and now it is even more powerful. The Qing Dynasty has been left far behind. Zaifeng is not a fool. He smelled an unusual smell from the military exercises that the most powerful countries chose to have with Japan. That is. It seems that Japan and the Qing Dynasty are already among the choices of the world's major powers. Japan finally won, and has been recognized by other countries. Japan has gained the position of the leader in East Asia internationally.

This time, the Qing Dynasty did not even have the information they knew in advance. This proved one thing, that is, they were completely ignored by the international powers.

And Japan's participation in the exercise once again reminded him of the nightmare of the Eight-Power Allied Forces jointly invading the Qing Dynasty. Because it was conducted under the leadership of Japan as a forward. Now it's these ambitious guys like Japan who are causing trouble again. Zaifeng had to worry. This time they are once again faced with the realization that this terrible prediction will come true, if that is the case. Things are really big.

"Your Majesty, please come in."

The reason why he thought too deeply was that he didn't realize that the palace maid had already come to him. He knew this palace maid, she was Fu Yi's favorite and doted palace maid, and she was also the person closest to Fu Yi. His heart moved and he lifted his hand. He gently put his feet back down, then glanced at her casually, and asked without seeming to care, "Your Majesty, do you already know about the Four-Nation Alliance?"

After speaking, he took out a piece of shining gold from his sleeve and placed it on the table. It has to be said that it is a great irony to inquire about his son's affairs and need to give gifts. Zaifeng had to secretly sigh that there are so many wonders in this world.

The palace maid picked it up unceremoniously, then looked at Zaifeng with a smile, and replied softly: "I know, the Minister of Military and Aircraft Shixu came in just now to say, and now His Majesty is really staying there with a livid face. Where are you?"

"Oh? Shixu?" Zaifeng felt relieved after thinking about it. In the Military Aircraft Department, Shixu was a relatively upright and thoughtful person. He had his own ideas about world politics. Many people even said that he He has the ability to communicate with international countries like Li Hongzhang. It was reasonable for Fu Yi to summon him. At the same time, I am also pleased that my son Fu Yi made such a correct choice.

But what her maid said next made him stop laughing.

She said: "During the conversation between His Majesty and Mr. Shixu, they talked about former Beiyang Minister Yuan Shikai several times. It seems that according to the two people, they intend to let Yuan Shikai return to the military aircraft department, and may even arrange for him to be directly Taking over the position of Minister of Military and Aircraft, basically leading the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and becoming the central minister. I will leave first, Your Majesty, I have other things to do."

"Okay, go away. We'll keep in touch in the future." Zaifeng waved his hand and smiled absently.

He murmured: "Yuan Shikai, when I knocked you down from the mortal world, I didn't expect that now you appear in His Majesty's heart again. Others don't know, but how could I not know? It was you who was behind the scenes and instigated people to destroy As for the New Deal, it was you who single-handedly contributed to Emperor Guangxu being imprisoned and imprisoned by Cixi until his death. Although it was not for this reason, my son could not ascend to the throne. Logically speaking, I should thank you. However, my cousin was imprisoned by Cixi. Can I be grateful to the person who killed me? Also, it is obvious that you put your own interests first, which proves that you are a person who will do whatever it takes to achieve your goals. For such a person, you can reassure me Put you next to my son?

Humph, some time ago I thought you had cut off your obsession and wanted to truly retreat into the mountains, but I didn’t expect that you were actually retreating to advance, hiding your strength and biding your time. Now that it’s started to work, I can’t let you be so good. The wishful thinking can be realized.

Everyone said that Zaifeng was a straw-hat regent, but who knew that there was a reason why he was like that. In the past, he was just to please Cixi and make Cixi think that he was easy to control. As for the fear that he would turn against Ci Xi in the future after her son's status was consolidated, pretending to be stupid could prevent Ci Xi from dealing with him.

This is why Zaifeng pretends to be stupid and dumbfounded, so that everyone in the world truly treats him as a fool.

"Hmph! Yuan Shikai, do you really think that I don't know about the hookup between you and the Japanese? Everything between you and the Japanese is under my control. I just don't want to alarm the Japanese. There is also the reason why Sun Wen from the south is making trouble there and I can't distract myself. If you were more powerful, then I would have to put Sun Wen aside and deal with you first. No matter how many members you have, I won't. You’ll be scared.”

After saying that, he walked in. Soon after, he returned to the mansion. After saying a few words to his confidants, he waited in the room.

After about a cup of tea, the door was opened again, and in addition to his confidant, another person came in. He did not sit still in his seat like before, but stood up first, and then signaled The confidant went out and closed the door. Then he turned around and pressed a raised point from behind the painting on the wall. Then a door appeared and he led the man in. The space inside was as big as a room outside, playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting. They are all there, and they are not much different from the rooms outside. People who don’t know that this is a secret room, if they are inside, would think that they are in a VIP room in a high-end inn.

After the two of them sat down, Zaifeng said enthusiastically: "Marquis Yan, welcome to our Prince Chun's Mansion."

This man is Marquis Yan Shunyan, who is also the special representative of Spain secretly appointed by Alfonso to take charge of Spanish interests in the Far East and is in charge of the Qing Dynasty and Japan. Siam, other colonies in this region, Western Australia and New Zealand were the representatives of Spanish interests in this area.

In addition to him, Alfonso is now divided into various major regions. The spokesperson for Europe is now former First Aid Eugene, the spokesperson for North America is Miguel, the spokesperson for South America is Jeb, and the spokesperson for Africa is Javier.

Many people don’t quite understand the reason for doing this, because doing so is likely to give these people too much power. It can even be said that there may be a danger of decentralizing the power of the Prime Minister, but Alfonso will not do this. He thinks, because he knows that only by making the division of work clearer in this way will he get greater rewards, that is, the spokespersons of these regions can do their best to do their responsibilities well, and the power of the Prime Minister will be checked and balanced at the same time. , and can better help the Prime Minister in governance. Alfonso thought that the State Councilor in his country in future generations would be a good system for division of labor. Of course, it is the same as the cabinet members, and this time the regional The changing use of " was a system that Alfonso divided according to the division of labor among the deputy foreign ministers in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at that time.

If this system was not good, would people use it for so long?

I feel that because of this, it is not an exaggeration to say that Yan Shun has now become one of the five most important real regional ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary in Spain. It can be said that apart from Eugene in Europe, he ranks second, Javier is third, Jeb is fourth, and Miguel is fifth.

Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary can be said to be the most powerful person in the region. They are considered to be at the level of governors. They are under the direct jurisdiction of the Prime Minister. At the same time, at the same level as the Ministry of Interior, state governors must also cooperate when necessary. them. There is a certain level of superior-subordinate relationship. Alfangsu wanted to take a two-pronged approach to maximize the benefits.

The five regional ambassadors work in the center of their respective regions. Duties must be performed once a year. In Asia, mainly the Far East, the office is in Pas, and in Africa, it is in Bata, Equatorial Guinea. North and South State in Lima, Peru. North America is in Los Angeles. Europe is in Vienna, Austria.

As a representative of Spain, one of the most powerful countries in the world, if people see that Yan Shun can actually appear in the palace of Prince Chun, the de facto most powerful ruler of the Qing Dynasty, it will definitely arouse World sensation, and speculation.

Thank you all my friends for your monthly support! I originally had two updates, but I got home late, so I will make up for one update tomorrow. Thank you for your support. (To be continued.)