Chapter 228
"Your fourth brother, you have changed. You were not like this before," Yinreng was not satisfied with it easily.
Yinzhen rolled his eyes at him, and he realized the look of his own, as if he was saying: You have something wrong!
Yinreng sighed: "I thought you would give me some more embarrassing reasons, so that I could guess what Khan Ama was worried about."
"Didn't you say that Khan Ama is much more enlightened than I thought? Since he is enlightened, how could Khan Ama miss the good thing about the increase in the treasury income?"
Yinreng counted one by one: "Like the old stubborn people in the court! For example, the impact of foreign trade on their own business, these are also problems."
Yinzhi: "..."
I said it in detail and asked him what he was doing?
"My brother thinks that the second brother of the prince is coming to see me in his busy official duties, and perhaps there is something more serious about it. Or ask me what the boundary finally set between the Qing Dynasty and Tsarist Russia in the previous life, and why did he make concessions?"
It was rare to meet Yinzhen taking the initiative, Yinreng asked, "Then tell me, where is the final boundary line established?"
Yinzhen then said in detail: "The border between the Qing Dynasty and Tsarist Russia was finally retained to future generations in the form of a treaty. The imperial envoy was Suo Xiang and Tong Guogang. Before Suo Xiang left, Khan Ama had instructed Nebchu, Yaksa, and Longxingjiang areas not to be lost. He was eager to resolve the problem of Junggar, and finally made concessions to the bottom line and signed the "Nebchu Treaty" with Erguna as the boundary."
Although he was still young at that time and had not entered the court, he studied in detail the treaty signed that year when he was governing the northern border.
"Khan Ama is quite satisfied with this result," said Yinzhen: "Because Galdan invaded Khalkha Mongolia, the treaty was signed a year later than expected. In addition, the area to be discussed in the north was a place where the two sides were quarreled and could not be decided."
Yinreng: "..."
Xiaomei painted a map for Yinreng.
[This is the Ergun River, and the north of the river is the outer Xing'an Mountains.] Yinreng couldn't believe it: "Have you actually given Nibchu out?!"
Yinzhen explained: "Nibuchu was originally a nomadic land of the Maoming An tribe. The local tribes depended on the Qing Dynasty and accepted the relatively loose management of the Qing Dynasty. In order to divert military force to attack Galdan, Khan Ama had to make compromises."
He also talked about the missionaries who made great contributions when the treaty was signed, Zhang Cheng and Bai Jin.
Two French people suddenly appeared in Yinreng's mind.
Both of them received official positions in the court, and studied Mandarin according to Khan Ama's preferences. Because they were familiar with Chinese, one was obsessed with traditional Chinese medicine and the other was obsessed with the food of the Qing Dynasty.
He looked strange: "The important matter of the two countries signing a treaty, let foreign envoys intervene? Do you trust the missionaries so much?"
Yinzhen said: "It was not like this, because the Qing Dynasty had never been exposed to such affairs at that time and was not familiar with other situations in the world at that time, so they could only rely on them as guides."
At that time, there was no foreign learning in China at all. Few people knew foreign languages, and no one understood the Tsarist Russian language. Because they did not understand the international situation and did not understand the international rules at that time, they revealed the strangeness of laymen everywhere.
How could Yinzhen guess that he might have been put on a trick when signing the treaty at that time, but after the signing of the treaty, the Qing Dynasty and Tsarist Russia ushered in reconciliation and friendly trade, which also gave Khan Ama the rest of his strength to fight against the enemy under his throat.
"Oh, now it's familiar," Yinreng covered his little heart and sighed sincerely: "Fortunately, Gu doesn't have the memory of his previous life, otherwise if he knew this, Gu would probably be so angry that he was as high in his place as Khan Ama."
Yin Nei twitched the corner of his mouth: "Is it that serious?"
"The northern border has always been a phenomenon of people moving south. Although the Manchu ancestors rose from the land of Longxing, the people there kept trying to migrate to rich places. There were few people willing to stay there. Without people to govern and without people living there, the place was deserted. The nearby nomadic tribes lived in mixed habits, the climate was cold, and the environment was even worse than Ningguta."
Yinzhen said: "Depending on the intention of the second brother of the prince, I must not want to give up Nebuchu, but you must also consider the governance issues in the future. The signing of the treaty is not a one-time and for all, but a temporary peace. Perhaps only a hundred years later, the ambition of Tsarist Russia will reuse the same trick again. By then, the border defense will not be completed, and the military supplies and food cannot keep up, and the Qing Dynasty will only be exhausted to deal with it."
"You have not had much time left. It is true that this life has a good beginning. Galdan is still expanding in the Western Regions with an unstoppable momentum. Once they advance eastward, it will be like a sharp sword, thrusting straight into the heart of the Qing Dynasty and threatening the capital!"
Yinzhen discovered that the prince was stunned by him and was stunned for a long time without coming back to his senses.
He stretched out his little hand strangely and shook it in front of the prince's trance eyes.
"What are the second brother of the prince thinking?"
Yinreng came to his senses and was in a daze: "After Khan Ama, have you personally conquer Galdan?"
Yinzhen was shocked: "You remembered it?"
Yinreng nodded in his surprised expression: "Gu just remembered something! Khan Ama defeated Galdan, and the power of the Junggar Khanate was greatly damaged. Seeing that the situation of the war became clear, he said that he missed Gu very much and sent someone to ask Gu for clothes, saying that he could wear them when he missed Gu. In order to leave a smell on his clothes, Gu endured it for two days but didn't change his clothes!"
He blinked, rubbed goose bumps that did not exist on his arms, and said disgusted: "I am all adults, and Khan Ama is still so stingy."
Yinzhi: "..."
At that moment, he wanted to slam the prince's face with his fist!
"Oh, let's not talk about these strange memories, continue to talk about the main things." Yinreng waved his hand.
Yinzhen raised his eyes and couldn't help but express his thoughts: "It's you who is strange, right?"
Yinreng said in surprise: "Second brother, have you learned to complain?!"
Yin Nei didn't want to answer, and threw a brush to him.
Yinreng took it by hand, grabbed the pen in his hand, and immediately entered the working state again.
"Now the beginning of the Qing Dynasty is much better than the previous life. Gu felt that not only had hope to win Nebchu, but he actually wanted to liberate the local nomadic tribes who suffered in Lake Baikal. Whether to be a subject of the Qing Dynasty or a slave to Tsarist Russia, idiots know how to choose."
"The Khan Ama of your previous life didn't know anything about Tsarist Russia, and now the Qing Dynasty has spies there," Yinreng whispered: "Khan Ama knows that Tsarist Russia is also facing two sides of war, and their forces are now concentrated on the battlefield of fighting with the Ottoman Empire."
"And in their country, a princess is now in power, and she also supports two emperors. Peter, who is inheriting the throne of the Tsar, is missing."
"The Qing Dynasty had more time. Apart from the treasury, the increase in grain production and military rations was enough for these basics."
"There is also the activity of missionaries. Those of them can do everything to open up the trade routes. If you ignore their abilities and rely on them as intermediaries, you may suffer a great loss."
Yinreng said something right. Although Yinzhen in his previous life was still studying in the study room, Yinzhen now may have been able to see the tip of the iceberg of the situation for the first time because of the prince's nagging.
He looked complicated and said quietly: "The prince of the previous life has not yet left the house to give lectures."
Yinreng was stunned, suddenly realized, and excitedly held Yinzhen's little hand: "I know what the fourth brother means."
Yinzhen:???
"Gu knew that the fourth brother had a great opportunity to live a new life, so how could he waste his great youth? You are implying that Gu has the memory and ability of the previous life and will definitely be competent for official duties. Gu understands, Gu will arrange things for you!"
Yinzhen pulled his hand, but he didn't pull it out, and glared: "I'm not, don't misinterpret my meaning! Who said I'm going to do the job? I'm not in the court yet, and I'm still young. How could it be my turn to do the job if the third brother doesn't do the job if the job is still there? The courtiers saw that you asked a child who has not grown enough to do the job for the job, but without the consent of Khan Ama, wouldn't you angrily scold me for the joke?"
The fourth brother has something to do, and the fourth brother has nothing to do. He has seen through the prince of this life and is so shameless!
"Start with small things first. Gu now has two biggest things on hand, one is external learning and the other is science. Because the court is busy, he has no energy to take charge. It is better to leave it to his third and fourth brothers, which can not only train you, but also help Gu make some preparations."
"About foreign studies, I need a group of talents who understand foreign studies and are proficient in Confucianism, know the Zhouyi, and understand medical skills. They must be careful, bold, have ambitions, and are interested in the sea. They will take a big ship to send missions to various countries for the Qing Dynasty in the future."
"Think about the future treasury," Yinreng discovered the weakness of the fourth child and launched a fierce attack on his weakness: "When the treasury has money, it can build more roads. When the road is opened, trade will be smoother. The grain grown by the people can be transported out, and the milk produced by the ranch can also be supplied to more people. With the treasury, it can support more troops and build more infrastructure, and the people of the Qing Dynasty will change all aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation. Although money cannot be omnipotent, it is absolutely impossible to have money."
Yinzhi: "..."
"In science, there are more and more proposals below. Each one needs to be approved by someone, such as the increase in rubber manufacturing. From research results to production, these need to be managed by people, responsible for contacting the Ministry of Revenue and being an intermediary. This matter cannot be done by the manager of the institute. After thinking about it, the fourth brother may be suitable for this."
"So, how about you and Saner choose one?" Yinreng asked with a smile: "Saner is still young and Gu will take care of him more. On the other hand, Gu is completely relieved. By the way, Louis XIV, the King of France, the Sun King praised by people, he is only 1.56 meters tall, and Gu is now 1.55 meters tall, and he is six centimeters taller than Gu."
"The Sun King has led the fashion trend in France, and he loves to wear high heels."
"Does the fourth brother know about high heels? French high heels are famous for their quality. Their caravan also brought the same high heels as the king to sell them in the Qing Dynasty."
Yinzhen took a deep breath, pulled his hand out of Yinreng's hand, and said angrily: "Shut up, I'll do it."
After stabbing one by one, Yinzhen didn't believe it anymore. He was short now, and when he reached his age, he would definitely grow rapidly!
Since Yinreng brought two younger brothers to work together, foreign studies and science in the capital suddenly had two royal princes in charge, and their reputation among the people suddenly became different. As the products of the institute gradually penetrated into the homes of the people, some affairs were subtly moved, like the silent spring rain that moistened things, quietly changing people's food, clothing, housing and transportation.
Umbrellas are convenient for folding, so you don’t have to worry about soaking shoes and socks in heavy rain. People are not allowed to ride horses and gallop on the streets of Beijing. Now the yamen has issued new regulations that bicycles are not allowed to ride in crowded places.
The newly introduced cocoa trees have not yet been produced, and the purchased chocolate cakes can be heated into hot chocolate with water, which has attracted the attention of the nobles in the capital.
Many foreign goods appeared in the Qing Dynasty, and those merchants from abroad were willing to exchange jade artifacts with the Qing Dynasty shops.
At first, Yinreng didn't notice anything, until he accepted the visits from several foreign missionaries, he felt something was wrong.
On this day, Yinreng called Zhang Cheng, who was addicted to the Qing Dynasty food, and asked: "Gu has seen many people coming to visit recently, why do you all look at Gu's waist?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng smiled and complimented: "Your Highness, don't you know? Your reputation has spread to my homeland. In France, people know that there is a beautiful prince in the east."
"Prince Meiyu likes to wear jade pendants."
Yinreng:???
Zhang Cheng praised: "People are like jade, with white jade without flaws, and jade is pure and clear. The temperament is like jade, gentle and generous, making people unable to help but please you."
It brought Zhang Cheng many Chinese languages to learn, and it was not only because he loved the Qing Dynasty food.
In order to understand what "a little sugar" and "a proper amount of ginger and green onion", Zhang Cheng studied and practiced ancient Chinese, and spoke in a very literary way. He even wrote various idioms when complimenting people.
Yinreng looked confused: What are you talking about?
"The jade of the Qing Dynasty is noble and elegant. The ancient Qu Yuan said, "Climbing Kunlun and eating jade, living with the heaven and earth, living with the sun and the moon and shining together (1)". It can be seen that the jade of the Qing Dynasty has a thousand years of history! Jade can nourish people, and people also raise jade, bringing people health. The beautiful things of love are also symbols of noble people. Western countries are full of interest in the jade of the Qing Dynasty. Many people travel thousands of miles to come to the Qing Dynasty, in order to see the rumored 'beautiful jade'."
"If so, the East India Company of France is willing to ask you to buy jade at a high price. Don't worry, Your Highness, the East India Company is the King of France who invested in and operated it. It was founded by the King with the most funds and other great nobles. The reputation is absolutely reliable, and the price given will definitely satisfy you."
Yinreng lowered his head and looked at the jade pendant on his waist. It was just an ordinary piece of warm jade, simple and unpretentious, far less than Khan Ama's Panlong Jade Pendant. But after he had been carrying it for a long time, he was nostalgic and simply refused to change it.
The Second Battle of Jaquessa also officially started as the weather turned colder, and the reputation of Prince Meiyu of the Qing Dynasty spread to Tsarist Russia with this battle! Even Tsar Peter, who lives in St. Peter, had heard of this.
People may not know that the crown prince was named Yinreng, but they knew that there was a talented, handsome and gentle crown prince named Meiyu in the ancient Eastern Kingdom.
Yinreng:...
The author has something to say: Yinreng: I thought marketing is about marketing, but I became a living advertisement.
Note (1) Qu Yuan’s poem quote: Climbing Kunlun and eating jade, living with heaven and earth, living with the sun and moon, and lighting, meaning: I want to travel to the jade garden of Qionglin with Emperor Shun, climbing Kunlun Mountain to eat the beautiful jade spirit (I want to live with heaven and earth)
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