Xuan Jianzhang was also here to welcome Prince Chun and Dong Fuxiang.

Neither Dong Fuxiang nor Prince Chun met Xuan Jianzhang.

Yi Li laughed and introduced: "This is the famous commander of the First Field Division of the Chinese Army, Commander Xuan!"

Dong Fuxiang quickly stood straight, "It turns out that he is Commander Xuan, who has long admired Daming."

Although Dong Fuxiang admired the Chinese country and the Chinese army, he had just come here. The Qing army and the Chinese army were in opposition before. When he saw Xuan Jianzhang, he said he was a little unwilling to let go.

Prince Chun also hurriedly said: "Looking for a long time, long time."

Yi Li smiled and said, "It's not just long time to admire him. If Xuan Jianzhang hadn't written a letter to Zuo Zongtang, you two would still be detained by Zuo Zongtang in Xi'an City."

This time, Dong Fuxiang felt warm in his heart and respected Xuan Jianzhang even more, "Is this a life-saving kindness? Thank you, Teacher Xuan, I can't speak, I, Dong Fuxiang, have recorded this kindness."

Xuan Jianzhang smiled and said, "You don't have to be polite. General Dong, I already know that you have telegraphed all over the country and are willing to join our country and the Chinese army. Welcome you. Since we are our own comrades in the future, we will not watch our comrades die in vain."

Xuan Jianzhang's words were already very modern. Dong Fuxiang could understand the meaning, but he couldn't quite understand it. Yi Li quickly smiled and explained Balabala.

Dong Fuxiang was moved and said, "Yes, comrade, his own comrade, haha."

Everyone talked and laughed, and their hearts brought each other a lot closer.

Xuan Jianzhang was not an airshot personality. Although he is now in a high position and powerful position, he is already the commander of the main division of the Chinese army. His position in the Chinese army is second only to the cute president and 6 Kangtian. He is considered the third person, but he still maintains his original attitude. Although he will not be like a slave, the working people are like this, especially with the president as a role model. Basically, the president does not forget his roots.

"I think it's best not to worry about Zuo Zongtang now. On the one hand, brothers Dong Fuxiang, you announced that Gansu has joined China and went back to rectify your troops. On the other hand, we continue to go south and not to Sichuan. Just go to Huguang to meet Li Hongzhang!" Yi Li gave his advice.

Xuan Jianzhang smiled slightly because, the cute CEO had the same idea at the beginning, but the cute CEO said that he would let him do whatever Yi Li wanted to do. Therefore, Xuan Jianzhang never gave any advice, so he just looked at Yi Li quietly, allowing the First Field Division of the Chinese Army to escort behind Yi Li's army! On the one hand, this can give Yi Li a sense of confidence and security, and on the other hand, it also shocked all forces in the Qing court. With the Chinese Army, things would be easier to handle, but it would not work if the Chinese Army directly took action. Therefore, the current model is the best combination, and you can travel for free without paying money.

"You mean to touch Li Hongzhang first? I'm afraid it won't work? Although Li Hongzhang's Huai army was weakened, it was not much worse than Zuo Zongtang's Chu army. In addition, Li Hongzhang is an old fox, which is more difficult to deal with than Zuo Zongtang, right?" Prince Chun said worriedly.

Yi Li smiled and said, "Just because Li Hongzhang is an old fox, we have to go and have a while. If one of Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang can be taken down, things will be easier. Moreover, we are passing by Shaanxi now. If Zuo Zongtang does not express his public opinion on China, the outside world will speculate whether Zuo Zongtang has reached some kind of agreement with China? Will this put greater pressure on Li Hongzhang?"

Everyone admired Yi Li's idea. To deal with these old foxes in the officialdom, people like Yi Li really need to be treated, because Yi Li is just an old fox who can eat, drink, bet and gambling.

Li Hongzhang is now in Hankou, the center of Hubei.

Hankou actually has only more than 5 years of history, and it began with the Han River divert during the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty.

The Han River was originally poured into the Yangtze River from the south of Guishan Mountain, and during the Chenghua period, its mainstream flow was poured into the Yangtze River from Jijiazui, north of Guishan Mountain.

The low-lying wasteland area after the Han River was diverted was established in the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty, which became Hankou, which is known as the four famous towns, along with Zhuxian, Henan, Jingde, Jiangxi, and Foshan, Guangdong.

Since the Opium War, Hankou has opened a port for trade. In the middle section of Hankou Yanjiang Avenue, north of Jianghan Road, south of Mayang Street, south of Taikooxia Wharf, and southeast of Zhongshan Avenue, there is a land of about 2.2 square kilometers. Here, Gothic, Rococo, Barocco and other European buildings are available. This is the remains of the Hankou Concession from the 1860s to the first half of the 20th century. It is arranged from southwest to northeast according to geographical location, and is the concession of five countries, namely the concession of five countries, namely the number of concessions of the Hankou Concession.

Second only to Tianjin, the second place in the country, second only to Shanghai and Tianjin, the third place in the country, and its influence ranks among the foreign concessions in the mainland. According to the unequal treaty, foreign powers implemented another system in the concession that was independent of the administrative system and legal system of the Chinese government, becoming a country among the country. However, they objectively promoted the modernization process of Wuhan, leaving us with many experiences that can be learned from in urban planning, urban infrastructure construction, urban transportation, public health management, etc.

origin

On March 7, 1861, the British businessman, the boss of the Baoshun Foreign Company in Shanghai, Weisli, the British official, Yang Guangrang and 45 members of the escort arrived in Hankou on a British ship, met with Guan Wen, requested the business, and entrusted the Dushi Li Dagui to find a storehouse on behalf of the house, and agreed to rent to the owner 40000 yuan a year. Then the news and several escorts were left, and Weber and Weisli and others returned to Shanghai. On March 11, the British Navy Commander in China, He Bu and the Embassy Counselor of the Embassy in China, led a fleet of four warships and hundreds of sailors to Han. On March 12, He Bu led two warships from Hankou to Yuezhou on the edge of Dongting Lake, and then

Returning to Han on the 16th, Hebu and Baxiali went up along the Han River under the protection of the artillery team sent by Guanwen on the 16th. Note that the British had "mounted along the Han River". In this way, the Dragon King Temple was their must-pass place. It seemed reasonable to choose this place where the two rivers converged to establish a concession. On March 20, Hebu, Baxiali and others conducted on-site inspections with Hanyang Prefecture to delineate the concession. On March 21, Baxiali went to the Hubei Vanguard Office and signed the "Hankou Concession Terms" with Hubei governor Tang Xunfang. Note that from the 16th, he seemed to have time to negotiate back and forth from the 20th.

The original text of the Hankou Concession Terms is recorded, which shows that on March 2, 1861, both China and the UK "inspected and determined the following streets below the Hankou Town, starting from the east of Hualou Lane by the river to the east corner of the Ganlu Temple River. The total length is 250 meters, and the depth of the area is 110 meters." The clause finally records that "on the date of the contract, this counselor and our department stated in person that the boundary address set by this place cannot cross the west of Hualou Lane.

If you rent it again, you will not be able to prevent the town and city shops. In the future, all countries will rent land in Han, and they will be handled. "Note that the two sides declared again, "The boundary address of this place cannot be rented in the west of Hualou Lane." Is it because the two sides have already argued about the land in the Dragon King Temple? The most interesting thing is, "In the future, all countries will be handled by renting land in Han, and they will be handled." It seems that since the land in the Dragon King Temple is not rented to the UK, it will not be rented to other countries in the future.

In addition, from the practice of establishing concessions at that time, it was generally not allowed to be set up in prosperous areas. First, the Qing government emphasized that it could not "coexist in China and the United States" to avoid constant disputes between China and foreign countries, or that Chinese people were instigated by foreigners to "learn bad things"; second, buying land and demolition were very troublesome, and the cost would increase. The riverside area below the Hualou was relatively deserted at the time and met the government's conditions; the British could also accept it because a long enough shoreline was conducive to the entry and exit of warships and merchant ships, and the barren areas were also conducive to the construction of new cities according to Western standards.

Looking at the next year after the establishment of the British Concession, France also sent consulates in Hankou in 1862. According to historical records, in 1863, the French consul in Hanhan asked the Qing government to order the governor of Huguang to submit the Hankou Dragon King Temple to the consulate to sublease the French merchants, but the Qing government rejected it. Note that the French also had the idea of ​​the Dragon King Temple! The strong reason for the Qing government's rejection was probably to come up with the provisions on the "Hankou Concession Terms" signed with Britain: "In the future, all countries will come to Han to rent land, and they will handle it."

Although China has abolished foreigners' colonial laws against China and does not recognize all unequal treaties, the Qing court's territory was not China after all. In order to survive under the power of China, Li Hongzhang still wanted to rely on the power of foreigners.

Because Li Hongzhang was in Tianjin, he was responsible for Western affairs and diplomacy, so he had a close connection with the British and was doing traitors. This was an unjust accusation of Li Hongzhang, but relying on the power of foreigners to check and balance the cute president, Li Hongzhang could really do such a thing.

Xuan Jianzhang remained silent, but he kept nodding slightly, which also greatly increased Yi Li's confidence. As long as the Chinese army followed, he was not afraid of anything. More than 20,000 Chinese army would not say that he would sweep the Qing army. Anyway, it would be no big problem to ensure his safety.

Dong Fuxiang worried, "I wonder if Li Hongzhang will be the same as Zuo Zongtang? I think it's almost the same where you go first, so it's better to deal with Zuo Zongtang first."

Dong Fuxiang, who is determined to defect to China, is now thinking about the problem from the perspective of China.

Yi Li thought, "We already know what Zuo Zongtang's attitude is. It's not very meaningful to delay here. Instead of doing this, it's better to go to a few more places, which can also increase some opportunities."

Prince Chun shook his head and said, "It's difficult, it's hard to go anywhere. This is an unlikely event."

Yi Li gave Prince Chun a blank look and didn't like him saying despicable words, "How difficult is it? Isn't this brother who has joined China now? Otherwise, how could Gansu get into China?"

Prince Chun stopped talking and knew that he had lost his words.
Chapter completed!