Some treasures are just treasures, but some treasures are inherited from a kind of faith.

The Qing Dynasty belonged to the descendants of the Jurchens of Baishan and Hei River. Manchus who believed in shamanism had strong primitive ancestor beliefs. After entering the pass, Confucian filial piety and this kind of ancestor worship were organically combined, and finally formed a unique concept of governing the country with filial piety.

It has to be said that this slogan is indeed very cater to the tastes of the Confucian scholars and officials of the Han people. Although there has been constant internal struggles in the palace for two hundred years, and the things like fathers and sons are all imaginary extravagant hopes, but having a slogan is better than not having a slogan. At least with this slogan, it can promote the benefits of Manchu people to the lower class.

No matter what emperors of all generations think, as long as they encounter opportunities to perform filial piety on the scene, they will spare no effort to perform, which even forms a genetic inertia.

Zaichun is the direct descendant of Emperor Qianlong. Emperor Qianlong's biological mother is his closest ancestor. Today, he saw his ancestor's Rosewood Tower, how could he not be excited?

This is not an ordinary worship tower. This tower can enshrine the hair of our ancestors. The ancients said that the body and skin should not be abandoned by our parents, and the hair is the legacy of the ancestor's bloodline.

The French envoy did not expect that this gift was so important to the little emperor. In the narrow warehouse, several eunuchs placed incense tables. Emperor Tongzhi knelt down respectfully, knocking three times and bowing nine times.

After the bowing was finished, this photo was wrapped in yellow satin and collected properly.

At this time, Zai Chun had already changed his face and said to the envoy coldly, "How did this tower come to France? I don't want to ask, and you don't need to say it. I just tell you that these two pagodas must be sent back to my Qing Dynasty. Now let me mention your conditions!"

The French envoy never expected that the negotiations would be so rapid!

He immediately changed into a flattering smile, "Oh, your respected Majesty, thank you for your enlightenment! On behalf of the Emperor, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you!"

Speaking of this, the envoy sent a list. All of them were the conditions proposed by France and the price offered.

After reading it, Emperor Tongzhi couldn't help but be shocked. He never expected that the price given by the Emperor was so high!

With a total of 100 million gold francs of military aid and the latest weapons and equipment, French shipyards can also provide the Qing Dynasty with three most advanced warships at a cost price.

The 100 million gold franc just now was just an interest-free loan.

There will be low-interest loans with a total amount of up to 300 million gold francs. Such a large amount is enough to support a moderately intense war!

Emperor Tongzhi thought quietly, "What do you want? Is it just some information sharing? I am afraid I will disappoint you. Although I am the apprentice of the head of state, I cannot access the core secrets."

"The Chinese are a place with very strict rules. The CIA has a strict level of confidentiality. Do you really think I have a lot of privileges? What a joke..."

The French envoy was a little angry when he saw the little emperor, and quickly said with a smile, "Dear Your Majesty, are you wrong about me? We only hope that you can provide some limited information, and the information you know is enough. France naturally has our intelligence organization to analyze it.

"Of course, we provide so many prices. The rewards we ask for are naturally more than this. I hope that when you take power, the Qing Dynasty will run through the north and south railway projects. I hope France can cooperate with you..."

After all, it was for the railway. Zaichun finally saw the faces of the Western powers! At the same time, he also understood more clearly how important the railway plays a country.

Just for the construction rights and equity of a railway, these Western powers rushed over like evil dogs who saw a bone!

Emperor Tongzhi's heart was carefully and carefully. Although he had raised his expectations for the railway countless times before, reality reminded him that this railway could give much more than she had imagined.

For a railway, Britain could give up its rich customs, and France could invest hundreds of millions of gold francs. This can only prove that the importance of this railway is far more important than that, because no one would do a loss-making business.

Weighing the pros and cons, Emperor Tongzhi decided to do this deal. He nodded and said, "The Qing Dynasty was destined to openly bid for the construction of the North-South Artery Railway. Any qualified enterprise and qualified country in the world can participate. As long as you France has this technology and this capital, why would I close the door?"

When the envoy heard this, his eyes lit up, "My respectful Majesty, you really gave me very, very good news. I believe the Emperor of the Pharaoh will be very happy."

The eldest son looked at his pocket watch and realized that there was not much time left. He quickly whispered at the little emperor and pointed at the pocket watch.

Emperor Tongzhi knew that he could not delay any further, and there was a dance in Buckingham Palace waiting for him to attend. Zaichun put on his hat.

"To express my sincerity, I can give you a piece of information first, but in return, you need to reach Fujian with 100 million gold francs within three days."

"Just tonight, after 12:00 a.m., the warship Zhiyuan will anchor and leave the Thames estuary. In addition to the original sailors on the ship, there is also a 500 reinforcement battalion who will accompany him to leave Britain and go to Prussia."

The envoy was so scared that his face turned pale, "What? Are you kidding? Xiao Letian was clearly holding a cocktail party in the East Palace! How could he start the troops now?"

Emperor Tongzhi sneered, "Haha! Not only that, the remaining three strengthening battalions will also leave Britain on merchant ships one after another. Before you know the gods of France, the main force of the Chinese people has arrived in Prussia."

"Don't think I don't know how many ambushes you set up on the sea. The Chinese are quite cunning. Xiao Letian held a banquet in a high-profile manner just to numb your attention. Just to transfer his main army away while the night is dark!"

"You can't even detect such intelligence. It seems that the Emperor of the Francis should sort out your intelligence agency well. How about it, is this price enough?"

"Three days later, you will send the funds to Fujian. It is Zuo Zongtang's sphere of influence, and I can still trust him. Giving the funds to him is equivalent to giving them to me."

The wind and snow outside the door became heavier. Emperor Tongzhi put on his cloak and quickly left the department store. Then the secret telegram lines in the department store began to get busy.

Crossing the undersea telegraph line of the English Channel, the special envoy sent the shocking news to the French Ministry of Defense. Three hours later, the French Navy immediately began its operation, and six warships left the military port and surrounded the vast North Sea.
Chapter completed!