Chapter 365 Enfeoffment

Chapter 365 Enfeoffment

Chapter 365 Enfeoffment
"I have been rewarded with a fiefdom by your majesty for my humble contribution. I am always worried. How dare I not serve your majesty with all my heart and dedication?"

"Hong Kong is an important place for the Empire's revenue. I dare not monopolize it. Therefore, I offer a quarter of the Nanyang Navy to guard the Empire's borders and support it with Hong Kong's taxes. Only then can I feel at ease if the Empire's revenue is still used to protect the Empire's interests."

"Liao Rong and Liao Haichang have received many years of teaching from the empire. They are loyal and righteous, and have amazing talents. I recommend Liao as the Governor of Hong Kong and the Commander of the Far East Fleet of the Empire. He should be able to serve Your Majesty in the Far East for a long time, so that our empire will have no worries."

"——Your Highness Shao Quanzhong, the Marquis of Bauhinia, bows a hundred times."

After the state banquet, Shao Quanzhong followed the custom of the Qing Dynasty and wrote a letter of thanks to Queen Victoria, which was translated into English by Rong Hui and submitted.

Well, it’s not called a memorial here, it’s called a report, which is the same thing.

After participating in the Franco-Prussian War and before returning, the Nanyang Fleet, which had just become the world's second largest naval force, was disbanded.

Half became the Spanish Royal Navy, a quarter became the Black Sea Fleet of the Grand Duchy of Crimea, and the rest became the British Far East Fleet, flying the Union Jack.

Queen Victoria looked at Shao Quanzhong's report and was very pleased. Shao Quanzhong was extremely loyal to Great Britain and always considered the empire.

He was granted the title of Marquis of Bauhinia, and used the income from his territory to support the empire's military.

Of course, the new Far East Fleet is the private armed force of Lord Shao Quanzhong, and the warships cannot be transferred to other places, but there is no problem in patrolling and suppressing the Far East waters on behalf of British interests.

The original Far East Fleet can be transferred to other places that require armed force to suppress, saving the empire a lot of military expenses and increasing its influence.

Shao Quanzhong's recommendation of Liao Rong to be the Governor of Hong Kong and Commander of the Far East Fleet was absolutely the best choice.

Liao Rong was born as the first mate of the British opium merchant ship "Water Monster". He received formal British military training in Xingdao and graduated from the Royal Naval Academy of the United Kingdom. He commanded the Nanyang Navy with brilliant achievements and was promoted to the rank of admiral.

His resume is so brilliant that it is obvious at first glance that he is a loyal lackey trained by our British Empire.

He has both the ability and the qualifications. What's more, he is the boss of the local Hong Kong triad society and has a strong popular base in governing Hong Kong.

What? The Empire shouldn't use societies? You don't know Great Britain.

Historically, in the 24th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu, France occupied Guangzhou Bay, where there were two gangs of bandits.

One claimed to specialize in robbing the Tang world and was supported by French colonists, while the other claimed to specialize in robbing the Yang world and was supported by British colonists in Hong Kong.

Because the French bullets were expensive and Hong Kong guns were cheap, the bandits who specialized in robbing foreigners not only suppressed other bandits, but also directly attacked the French colonial army many times.

Making use of local forces and using barbarians to control barbarians has always been the only way for the British Empire to rule its vast overseas territories with very little local power.

As for the Empire's Far East Fleet, it is a private fleet, not a national fleet. Do you know what the other fleets of the Empire are called? The British Empire Royal Navy. It is also not the Empire's, but the private armed forces of the Windsor family. This is called "family rule".

Shao Quanzhong is a member of the Windsor royal family. Is there a problem with his private fleet becoming the official armed force of the empire?

Victoria Lafayette wrote on Shao Quanzhong's report, "Approved!"

Liao Rong became a British vassal, rising to the position of Governor of Hong Kong and concurrently serving as Commander of the British Far East Fleet.

What? Did he become a British citizen? Isn't it enough for the old Buddha to give his approval?

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Paris, Arc de Triomphe.

The German troops were lined up in neat rows, their bayonets flashing and their boots trampling the streets of Paris.

The German Chief of General Staff Moltke, leading the German troops about to evacuate, held a ceremony to enter Paris.

William I and Bismarck rode on tall horses and looked at the mighty appearance of the German army, but they were quite dissatisfied.

"We should have a mechanized division like the Huai Army. If we had more than 20,000 tanks, the Empire's army could completely crush Europe and revive the Roman Empire."

Bismarck smiled and said, "Your Majesty, although the Huai Army is strong, it was built with the money of the Qing Dynasty, which was exchanged for their silk, porcelain, and tea."

"Even with the full support of Germany, France and the United States, it will take a long time for the Qing Dynasty's industry to catch up with developed countries like us."

"The Qing Dynasty only has the ability to form a tank division, while Germany's industrial base is fully capable of building a sea of ​​tanks."

"Tanks are just a question of ideas. We don't even need to import Qing technology. We are capable of designing and manufacturing more sophisticated tanks with better performance that better suit our needs. Your Majesty will definitely do what he wishes."

On the balcony facing the street, an old man who had come out to watch the excitement in a wheelchair suddenly stood up. He was wearing an old military uniform from the First French Empire era. The old man shouted loudly, "Prussians! Take up arms!"

This was obviously an old stubborn man who had been confined at home to recuperate and didn’t know how the world changes. The old stubborn man was originally sitting in a wheelchair and couldn’t stand up at all. He staggered twice, vomited blood, and fell on the balcony.

Several relatives rushed out of the house and hurriedly carried the old man back. Low sobbing was heard from inside the house, as they were afraid of angering the German troops outside.

On both sides of the street, Parisian citizens were forced to come out to "welcome" the German army into the city. Seeing this scene, they glared at the German army with resentment in their eyes.

William I shook his head. "The French were not defeated. They annexed Spain and strengthened their power. The Lucia people made a secret visit without making any statement. I also know what they are planning."

Bismarck chuckled, "With the weak Spain, France will not become stronger, but will become a burden. Russia is a backward place, and its industry is not as good as that of the Qing Dynasty, so there is no need to consider it."

"But they have the British as a troublemaker behind them, targeting us, which is really worrying."

"Shao Quanzhong and Lufa have a close relationship. They can't help us in the next war. It's good enough that they can remain neutral and not help either side." "Therefore, I ask Your Majesty to allow me to go to Vienna before the signing of the Frankfurt Agreement to explain the righteousness to Austria. The lips and teeth are cold, and only when we, the German nation, unite, can we break the blockade set up by the British."

"Go ahead, my dear. You can go to Rome when you have time. We must also get some helpers to overthrow Britain's dominance."

"As your majesty wishes."

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"Haha, Brother Shao, your skills are not good enough."

"That's because I haven't played before. Look at this time."

London, Hyde Park, lawn.

The newly crowned Marquis of Bauhinia, Shao Quanzhong, did not stay in the guest room of Buckingham Palace. This time he planned to stay in London for a longer period of time, so he went to stay at Luo Weilin's house and planned to spend more time with Rong Hui.

Shao Quanzhong was holding a badminton racket in his hand and playing badminton with Rong Hui. His serving posture was quite unprofessional.

This thing was just invented in London this year. Now London is the center of the world, leading the world's trends in all aspects.

Ji Ming was sent back to school again. Ji Si and Shao Hengzhong's son Ji Shu also came to kowtow. Now four-year-old Ji Zeng was playing on the lawn, with Elena watching over him.

"do not fight."

Rong Hui ran over, took out a handkerchief and wiped Shao Quanzhong's sweat, "Let's go back. We will take the four children to your former territory, Jersey Island, for a vacation this weekend."

"Report! Chen Cheng called."

The guard who was wandering in the distance ran over to report.

Well, I finally get to spend time with my wife and children, but I still can’t get rid of official duties.

"My Lord, it was agreed that Zhang Siwen would come to South America after his instruction in Cuba. How come a platoon of red-haired people came to help us set up the South American Finnish Society?"

"Instructor Zhang ended up going to France. I heard he's going to Japan and Sulu as well? We in the Bau Federation are also subordinates of the Lord. The advisory position of the Bau Federation is reserved for Instructor Zhang. Lord, you can't favor one over the other."

Shao Quanzhong scratched his head. The King of England protested. Well, isn't South America in a hurry? He needs to appease them. "Isabelle——"

Suddenly, he remembered that Isabel was no longer his secretary, and he couldn't always keep Fan He, the Chief of Staff of the Guards, by his side as a secretary. This would be inconvenient.

Shao Quanzhong smiled awkwardly, "Hui'er, um, I want to discuss something with you. Can you be my secretary for a few days? When you return to Hailing, someone will replace you. You have been in the UK for so long, and Ji Zeng is four years old now. He can also take the boat, so go back."

Rong Hui didn't care, but she only knew English and French - she graduated from a girls' school built by French missionaries in Hong Kong. To communicate with the Germans, Bismarck had to speak English, but fortunately it wasn't a big deal.

Rong Hui did not wear military uniform when she became a secretary, but the same student uniform of the Republic of China, and took up a pen to record Shao Quanzhong's orders.

"Brother Chen, this is not my fault. Sven is my brother, not my subordinate. I can't control him."

"He is now the chief of the Finnish International. If he comes to your side, the Finnish Society will follow his orders and the national policies can be implemented, right? So it won't take up any of your time."

"Siven will be assigned the seals of Cuba, France, the Pakistan-Uzbekistan Federation, Japan, Sulu, and China in the future. We will have a cooperative relationship."

"Sven can fully represent me. From now on, as the leader of the South American branch of the Finnish Society, you will directly obey him and don't need to ask me for instructions."

In a telegram, Shao Quanzhong divided the international power of the Taiping Army and the Nian Army among Zhang Siwen.

Shao Quanzhong valued brotherhood the most. The four brothers who swore brotherhood at Xiaotangshan all had their own power, and Shao Quanzhong never treated his brothers as his subordinates.

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On January 1871, 1, Shao Quanzhong, who had just finished his vacation, and his legal wife Rong Hui arrived in Frankfurt to attend the formal signing ceremony of the Treaty of Frankfurt.

As soon as they settled down in the guest room of the Würzburg Palace, Rong Hui excitedly suggested, "Let's go visit Goethe's former residence."

Who is Goethe? Shao Quanzhong didn't know, so if his wife wanted to go, he could go with her.

This period of time was the time when Shao Quanzhong was in the best and most relaxed mood. Rong Hui was also like a beautiful flower, just like the girl who first met him at the age of sixteen.

Visiting historical sites with my wife is one of the great pleasures in life.

"Report, Hailing called."

Hmm? Why did Xiuer send a telegram?

"Yuting, Wen's bank's account at HSBC suddenly received a huge transfer of 120 million francs. The transferee's situation is unknown. What's going on?"

Shao Quanzhong was also puzzled. How could a pie worth more than 100 million francs fall from the sky?

"Report! Gustav Rothschild wants to see you."

(End of this chapter)