He said he wanted to punish Xuchang, but I had no plan to do it. In my heart, getting rid of Cixi was the first priority at this moment. If I eliminated this old woman, everything could be solved.

The bank's affairs were told to be handled by Sheng Xuanhuai and Yan Jingming, so they were asked to go down. Li Hongzhang and I had to discuss dealing with Japan. I had to give Li Hongzhang a little bit of historical knowledge in the late Qing Dynasty, but I had to give Li Hongzhang a vaccination first. I remember that the Sino-Japanese War was caused by the uprising of the Dongxue Party in North Korea, so North Korea cannot be taken lightly. So I asked Li Hongzhang and said, "Is Li Zhongtang familiar with North Korea's affairs?"

Li Hongzhang nodded and said, "DPRK is my vassal of the Qing Dynasty. As a minister of Beiyang, North Korea is within the authority of his ministers, so he should understand it."

I nodded and said, "Have Li Zhongtang ever heard of the Dongxue Party?" Li Hongzhang pondered for a moment, as if he was recalling it. After a while, he nodded and said, "Yuan Shikai, a Taoist resident in the North, once told me about this matter. This learning is quite popular among the Korean people." He said, "Oh, Yuan Shikai is in this store at this moment. If the emperor wants to see him, the old minister can summon him."

I thought about it and agreed. After a while, Li Hongzhang's personal guard named Ma Sanjun brought a burly young officer with thick eyebrows. He had thick eyebrows and big eyes, and his eyebrows were full of heroism. When he saw me, he kowtowed and greeted him: "Sinner Yuan Shikai, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

From the voice, Yuan Shikai was still a passionate young man. I nodded and asked Li Hongzhang in confusion: "Why is he a criminal again?" At the same time, I waved to let Yuan Shikai get up and talk.

Li Hongzhang nodded and signaled Yuan Shikai to speak. But he himself didn't want to answer this question.

I said to Yuan Shikai who was still kneeling on the ground: "Yuan Shikai, get up and reply. Li Zhongtang gives you this opportunity to speak, you must cherish it."

Yuan Shikai stood up and thanked Li Hongzhang: "Shikai had seen the emperor, but the emperor was here just now. Shikai saw the emperor first. Only after the emperor agreed, Shikai dared to thank him and compare him."

Li Hongzhang smiled faintly and said, "Tell me. It is your blessing to see you. When the country is using people, Li will also do his duty as a minister."

What I said was much stronger than Weng Tonghe’s paranoid view. I felt moved in my heart, listening to Yuan Shikai’s affairs in North Korea.

"The criminal Yuan Shikai, recommended by Meng Li Zhongtang of the Huai Army to serve as the tax assistant in North Korea in the eighth year of Guangxu. He was also recommended by General Wu to serve as the tax assistant in North Korea. He served as the assistant, camp, supervisor, military affairs assistant, etc., and assisted the King of Korea in training the Korean army. He was young and ignorant, unrestrained, and had only a brave reputation, but did not know the hearts of the people. During his time in the court, he was also highly recommended by General Wu, so he attracted people's attention. In the Korean Ion Wu Incident, Queen Min took over the power and made great efforts. This woman was not inferior to a man. Therefore, the criminal boldly used money to bribe the Koreans and took care of the Koreans more often. Because of this crime, the criminal was in this matter.

The expenses of the emperor often invade military funds, so many of his peers complained. Admiral Wu Zhaoyou impeached the criminals to keep military prostitutes, sell opium, and embezzle military pay. In this matter, Li Zhongtang also scolded the criminals for using silver to win people's hearts. In the year of Jiashen, the Korean incident broke out, and the Japanese envoy colluded with rebellion and kidnapped the king. In this matter, there were also the help of Queen Min. The criminals insisted on fighting and asking for imperial edicts to save King Han to our camp. In this matter, Li Zhongtang also scolded the criminals for using silver to win people's hearts..." At this point, Yuan Shikai stopped and looked at Li Hongzhang.

Li Hongzhang said, "Emperor, what he said about Wu is Wu Changqing, who died of illness in the tenth year of Guangxu. Wu Changqing's old subordinates were mostly dissatisfied with Yuan Shikai, and he blamed him for letting down Wu En and pouring into my Li Hongzhang's command. Everyone's words made money, but the old ministers were not good enough to protect him too much. I think Wu Changqing is also my former subordinate of the Huai Army, and the old ministers are really embarrassed." After smiling to me, Li Hongzhang turned to face Yuan Shikai and scolded, "Is what I said wrong? I bought money for a while, but I can't buy it for a lifetime. Besides, you can't make money? Is it impossible for the Japanese? I, a great country in the Qing Dynasty, want to fight for money with Japan's small country!" The pronunciation was very harsh.

Yuan Shikai quickly knelt down and kowtowed, "Mr. Zhongtang punished me." He raised his eyes and glanced at me, looked at me with a very interested look, and continued, "Qin envoy Lord Wu Dacheng, Lord Xuchang is here..."

I interrupted and asked Li Hongzhang, "Is it Xu Chang, the Minister of the Office of the Interior?" Li Hongzhang nodded and said yes. I couldn't help but smile, thinking that Yuan Shikai must not have fallen in this matter. Since Xuchang is so rich, the silver will definitely pass.

However, Yuan Shikai said this a lot, and before he could get to the point, I couldn't help but look up at the sky.

Yuan Shikai seemed to have noticed my actions, and he said much faster: "After the two imperial envoys returned to China, I was commended and even more jealous. This time, after I severely punished several soldiers who invaded the people and raped the troubles, the generals blamed me and wrote letters to impeach me. Therefore, I am still waiting for trial. I was originally going to ask the Lord of the Central Hall to be the leader, but fortunately I was able to see the heavenly face. I am lucky to be the guilty minister! The emperor is wise!"

I looked at Li Hongzhang, but Li Hongzhang didn't say anything. He just looked at Yuan Shikai and couldn't see any joy, anger, sorrow and happiness. I nodded and said, "Get up and talk. I support you."

Yuan Shikai stood up excitedly, and shed tears, and said in tears: "The emperor called the guilty minister Weiting, how lucky I am! I should die to repay Your Majesty!" To be honest, Yuan Shikai was really smart. He said a lot of words to show me a little bit of impatience, and immediately said a long story short. If I didn't know his background, I would definitely think that he was an excellent talent for his performance today.

What I want to use now is such a talent. Although he has ambition, who has no ambition? As long as he is loyal to me, it is enough.

I looked at Li Hongzhang and said, "Li Zhongtang, Yuan Shikai is a good soldier and needs to be well protected. Yuan Shikai is still going back to North Korea. What is his position now?"

Li Hongzhang said: "He is a Taoist resident in the court, and he is from the third rank."

"Okay, Yuan Shikai obeys the order: There is only one thing you are promoted to be the admiral of North Korea and to regulate North Korea affairs, that is, the Japanese will never let the Japanese get involved in the North Korea! There is also the Queen Min, you can tell me what I mean and let her be more at peace. You can do it, but that means that. Also, pay attention to the terrain of North Korea and be prepared to go to war with the Japanese in North Korea!"

"I will thank you!" Yuan Shikai, who was overjoyed, changed his excitement tone and stood up tremblingly and wanted to leave. I shook my hand and said, "I don't have to worry about it. North Korea's terrain is mountainous. You have to come up with a way to defeat the enemy under this terrain. If you have any difficulties, you can tell me or Li Zhongtang. This is a special sketch for you. Don't let me down."

Yuan Shikai loudly received the order to thank Li Hongzhang, and left.

Using Yuan Shikai to stabilize North Korea is my temporary gain. I believe that with Yuan Shikai's ability to lead troops, I will definitely be able to cope with the Korean Sino-Japanese War caused by the upcoming Dongxue Party uprising. I suddenly had a plan in my mind, and I asked Li Hongzhang on a whim, "Li Zhongtang, do you think you know that British shipyard?"

Li Hongzhang nodded and said, "It's the British Armstrong Shipyard."

"Okay, tell the foreigner that I want to jointly set up a shipyard with him in the Qing Dynasty. He will provide skills and let us provide people. Let's tell him that the conditions can be negotiated. After the matter is completed, all the ships of my Qing Dynasty's Master can be settled from him. He can also come to see me, and I can guarantee him personally."

Li Hongzhang's eyes lit up again and praised, "The emperor is wise! This is a good idea. I learned shipbuilding in the Qing Dynasty. This is exactly what it should be. The Jiangnan Machinery Bureau and the Mawei Shipyard were unable to build large ships. If they were helped by foreigners, then the navy would not worry about not being strong! Why not be afraid of Japan!"

I looked at him excited and laughed in my heart. Do you think your wise emperor is the only purpose? Haha. I have a big case to give it to you, but I'm afraid you'll mess it up for me.

I talked to Li Hongzhang again and it was time to go back to the palace. I called back Xiao Dezi, who I specially arranged for Li Hongzhang to send someone to take him out to gambling, and went to the Forbidden City.
Chapter completed!