1890 King of Southeast Asia

Prince Ning led his troops to attack the Hanyeping Iron and Steel Plant, arrested 70 to 80 people, injured more than 40 people, and militarized the plant.

Including the original steel plant factories, gun factories, and heavy artillery workshops, Nanhua experts and management were placed under house arrest, and Qing Empire expert Wu Jian was arrested.

After completing the control, a group of Japanese rushed into the workshops, looting technical information, dismantling measuring equipment, and stealing precision parts.

Because there was an unlimited radio station in the factory, Nanhua knew about it that night, and knew about it earlier than Zaifeng.

This matter was reported directly to Lin Anmin, but Lin Anmin ordered everyone not to act rashly, and found Xu Hui to go to Liu Yiming's house together.

"What happened in the middle of the night?" Liu Yiming was wearing pajamas. He was about to have a shot when he heard the noise outside.

At this time, it was the Americans? They had hit and seized the American battleship before, but they had been released. Could it be that the war had started?

"It's a bit of a stretch to land in San Francisco. It's really troublesome to start a war now." Liu Yiming thought to himself.

"The Qing Empire sent troops to seize the Hanyeping Steel Plant and Arsenal, and all our people were placed under house arrest." Lin Anmin said calmly.

Although Lin Pingzhi was also arrested, Lin Anmin was not worried about his safety. He didn't believe that the Qing Empire had such courage and really wanted to go to war with Nanhua?

"Send troops?" Liu Yiming frowned, got up and walked to the phone.

"Pick up Jiang Wang, wake him up, and ask him to call me back as soon as possible." Liu Yiming put down the phone and looked at Lin Anmin.

"Are you clear about the specific situation? What reason did the Qing Empire use? How much money is left in the treasury?" Liu Yiming asked the two.

"It's not clear yet. I only know that the 11th Town that went to Hunan to suppress bandits took the initiative to find us for dialogue." Lin Anmin's face was not very good.

The sudden action of the Qing Empire was a naked slap in the face in diplomacy, so he ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs not to take any action. He was ready to take this opportunity to make a big move.

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"The income in the first half of the year has basically been invested. There is not much money in the fiscal system, but a part of it can be drawn from the financial system. One or two hundred million will not have any impact." Xu Hui touched his chin.

If there is a conflict with other countries, Xu Hui will definitely consider how to raise money, but with the Qing Empire, Xu Hui really looks down on them.

Cowardly, incompetent, and contradictory, these are the labels Xu Hui puts on the Qing Empire.

"Then let the army prepare. Maybe after a few wars, the Qing Empire has expanded and can't see its own weight." Liu Yiming nodded.

Fighting with the Qing Empire is destined to be a losing business. Nanhua's layout has not been completed yet, and the cooperation of the people of the Qing Empire is still needed. This battle must be justified.

Liu Yiming picked up the phone again and prepared to call the Navy General Staff to let them prepare.

"Your Majesty, I have an idea." Lin Anmin saw this and said hurriedly.

"Tell me about it." Liu Yiming put down the phone, walked to the sofa, motioned the two to sit down, and lit a cigarette.

"The right to station troops!"

"The Qing Empire violated the contract without authorization and violated international practice. It is enough to start a war, but what we want to get is useless to us. The countries will not agree to what we want."

"What I mean is, why not use this as an excuse to get the right to station troops in the factories belonging to Nanhua."

After Lin Anmin finished speaking, Liu Yiming's brows relaxed, and Xu Hui also nodded slightly.

When signing various industrial agreements before, the protection issue was not negotiated. In the end, the two sides compromised. Nanhua could hire a factory protection team in the Qing Empire, but the factory protection team needed to be supervised by the Qing Empire.

The factory protection team changed from a militia to a security guard.

"This is feasible. According to the cowardly character of Qing Empire officials, as long as we are tougher, he will soften." Xu Hui nodded.

He knew Liu Yiming's plan. If he could obtain the right to station troops, he would not need many, one or two companies or even platoons per factory, which would play a significant role at that time.

As for whether the Qing Empire would think that Nanhua had bad intentions and would not agree?

Nanhua had bad intentions to begin with. What he had to do now was to force him to agree, and Nanhua had the strength to do so.

Swallowing up is not possible, but nibbling away step by step is still possible.

"Then let's make the battle bigger. No matter who is behind it, let's achieve our goal first." Liu Yiming saw that both of them thought it was appropriate, so he nodded.

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The difficulty of this matter lies in how to deal with the instigator behind the scenes. Liu Yiming does not believe that it is the Qing Empire that dares to be so arrogant.

Dinglingling...

"Hey, did you know that the Qing Empire sent troops to control Hanyeping?"

"Okay, sort out the relevant information as soon as possible and find the mastermind behind the scenes."

"It was Jiang Wang who called, and he just received the news." Liu Yiming put down the phone and said to the two.

"The British, Americans, and Japanese are the only ones who have the motivation to be the pushers behind the scenes. I suggest contacting the French." Lin Anmin nodded.

"Say hello to Britain and Germany again. I will hold a pre-war meeting tomorrow, and the reconnaissance fleet will attack as early as the day after tomorrow." Liu Yiming nodded.

On July 2, Nanhua publicly questioned the Qing Empire. In private, Lin Anmin contacted ambassadors from many countries and expressed that Nanhua wanted to conduct an "effective war" to safeguard its own interests.

France responded quickly, supporting Nanhua's just actions. Other countries did not respond.

That night, the report of the Japanese entering the Hanyeping Iron and Steel Plant was placed on Liu Yiming's desk.

On the evening of July 3, the Nanhua Empire Navy Cruiser Squadron left Ryukyu.

In the early morning of July 4, the Chang'an Squadron of the Pacific Fleet, which had completed its supplies, also left the Machen Naval Base under the leadership of the Chang'an Battleship.

"The Japanese are really restless. Kitakyushu is still a ruin, and they are making trouble again." Liu Yiming threw the document on the table as if he saw a pile of feces.

"If a city is destroyed, Japan will work in vain in the next two years, so they want to slow down our development. The Qing Empire Industrialization Plan is the best choice, and Hanyeping is just a trigger." Xu Hui thought about it and this was the most appropriate explanation.

"Let's move the fleet, so that Japan dare not act rashly. In addition, we should launch an economic war, first ban the unofficial export of food, and then get some hard currency from the Japanese." Liu Yiming rubbed his eyebrows.

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Japan's development is slow, and its lack of resources, poor land, excessive population, and militarism are all restricting Japan's development.

It's not easy to take over another piece of land, and it still needs to make huge initial investments, while Nanhua has already completed the first wave of investment and started to collect dividends, entering a virtuous cycle of rapid development.

Japan regards Nanhua as "a stumbling block to world domination" and "the biggest enemy in East Asia". It is normal to trip it up, but the effect is often not very good.

Nanhua has invested more than 10 billion yuan in the industrialization of the Qing Empire. If there is a problem in this matter, Nanhua will suffer heavy losses.

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So Japan pushed Mangui, who was greedy for this huge wealth. If Zaixun benefited from it, Nanhua's plan could not continue. If Nanhua wants to deal with Zaixun, it will inevitably offend Zaifeng, and it will be difficult to move forward.

And what about Japan? At most, they can throw a few unlucky people, saying that they are the masterminds behind the scenes, and let them commit suicide to prove that this matter has nothing to do with Japan...

The plan went smoothly, and Zaixun was easily fooled.

"Report to the Queen Mother and the Regent, the ambassador of Nanhua still refuses to meet. This old minister is incompetent. Please punish me, the Queen Mother and the Prince." At the court, Mr. Yuan said in a proper manner.

He is the Minister of Military Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under his command is responsible for foreign affairs.

"This matter is not your fault, stand up. All ministers are the pillars of the country, let's discuss this matter!" Zaifeng waved his hand with impatience.

"Queen Mother, Regent, this old minister is old and feels that he lacks energy and cannot take on this important task... I... beg for my bones." Mr. Yuan did not stand up, but continued.

Weng!

Yuan's words caused a great uproar, and the whole court was noisy. No matter which faction, people looked at Yuan with surprise.

Or surprise, or horror.

"Yuan, don't blame yourself. This matter is difficult to deal with. It is normal for Nanhua to be angry. The court still needs the support of the old ministers. As for begging for bones... I won't allow it." Zaifeng was surprised for a moment. He couldn't see what medicine Yuan was selling in the jar, so he didn't agree.

"Your Majesty, this old minister is incompetent and lacks energy. I can't lead a department. I ask to resign from the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs and retain the post of Minister of Military Affairs." Yuan hadn't gotten up yet.

"This... There are no other old ministers who are proficient in foreign affairs..." Zaifeng came to his senses. This old guy wants to run away! How can he do what he wants?

"Your Majesty, then I will resign from the post of Minister of Military Affairs. I really don't have enough energy!" Yuan knew the answer in his heart.

This matter is definitely not a good job. Nanhua might think that Beiyang is also involved. Now Nanhua's attitude makes him think of "wait and see".

But he is the Minister of Foreign Affairs. If he does not resign, he will definitely not be able to escape.

"No! Lord Zhang just left the military affairs, and now is the time to recruit people..." Zaifeng said the reason, but was interrupted again.

"Your Highness, this old minister really can't take care of two positions." Although Lord Yuan was still kneeling on the ground, his voice was particularly loud, drowning out the officials in the court.

Zhang Nanpi was about to die, and he had just retired from the military affairs not long ago. In order to settle the current affairs, Beiyang's power was necessary. Lord Yuan believed that Zaifeng would not resign from his position as Minister of Military Affairs.

"Who will be handed over to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? Does Lord Yuan have a candidate?" Zaifeng asked.

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