Vietnam recognizes and accepts France’s protection of Vietnam’s foreign affairs, including China being in charge of France; Pingshun province was incorporated into the French colony of Nanqi; The French army permanently occupied Hengshan Mountain and Sunan Haikou; France sent stationed officials (Vietnam called ministers) to monitor the Vietnamese officials in the provinces of Beiqi; Guangnan Da Nang and Fu ‘an Chuntai release the trading ports of various countries.
With the signing of this treaty, the territory of Ruan Dynasty in Vietnam was limited to Nanqinghe Province and the middle part of Beihengshan, and the land area of Nanqie and Beihengshan was reduced by two-thirds, and the most fertile Red River Delta and Mekong River Delta were deprived by France.
The signing of this treaty put Vietnam in a passive position because Vietnam became a French protectorate in law.
In the final analysis, Vietnam belongs to Vietnamese territory. Now France strongly advocates their interests in this area. They not only refuse to withdraw troops from Hongji, but also demand immediate withdrawal.
Although it is unacceptable and barbaric to say that the Chinese have obtained this kind of legal rationality, he has gained diplomatic advantage after all, and the small Vietnamese court issued an order asking the local troops to stop resisting the law
The odd situation in Vietnam puzzled the big government and immediately began to investigate the situation in Vietnam.
At this time, the University has already made preparations for the war, and all officers’ vacations will be cancelled. Young officers scattered around the world will be recalled to their countries. Although these officers are a threat to the civilian government, if they really want to fight, these officers are the most experienced.
On the other hand, we will continue to make diplomatic efforts. Once the war breaks out, we don’t want France to have allies. Consuls are frequently active in the diplomatic departments of western countries. In fact, the main purpose is to win British support from other countries, mainly to get their moral support and let France fall into unfavorable international public opinion.
On the other hand, although the army has not mobilized yet, its standing force of 300,000 people is also sufficient to cope with the key problem of France transferring 10,000 troops to Vietnam.
At this time, the French navy ranks second in the world, and although the size of the large navy is known as the first in Asia, it is not enough for the French.
In addition to tying the navy to the Pearl River port, the defense forces immediately entered the fort position and stepped up their exercises to protect it.
Although the government has been acting, it seems that the civilian government has no determination to fight at last. They predict that once the war ends, it will be easier to draw the sword than to sheath it. Mrs. Li Motai said to Sun Yat-sen that it is very philosophical that those who draw the sword will die by the sword.
You can launch this challenge to France, but if you want to end it, it is not a big deal. Ending the war is the winner. At that time, France will treat it. Will the painstaking efforts of these years be destroyed? These are the concerns of the civilian government.
On the one hand, the diplomatic activities led by the civilian government win the best external environment in the war, on the other hand, it is really hoped that France can be compromised through diplomatic means. If France is willing to restore Vietnam to its former state, it will not fight this war. It is necessary for France to make some concessions, such as continuing to allow Dafa to cross the North, but it is not necessary to protect Vietnam.
Unfortunately, the Chinese people seem to see that the civilian government is weak, and they are not only intransigent but also pressing hard.
Chen Zhiting’s shortcoming of not being strong once again exposed that he turned to Zhu Jinglun for help again with great anxiety.
Section six hundred and ten We can talk only if we can fight.
"It’s been a long time since you and I met, hasn’t it?"
Zhu Jinglun’s calm appearance made Chen Zhiting feel practical, but Zhu Jinglun’s words made Chen Zhiting feel ashamed.
The independent will of the big bureaucracy will eventually reflect the game between the emperor and the emperor
Since the civil service corps has become more and more mature and comfortable to cope with the political situation during the period of great change, they have become more and more inclined to reject other directions, even the attitude of the emperor, and they feel less sacred than before
Chen Zhiting didn’t fight against the emperor. Every time he disagreed with the emperor, he believed that he was upholding public interests and never had any selfish interests in it.
However, people’s hearts are sensitive. After dismissing the emperor’s attitude several times, the emperor was even more indifferent to political affairs, and the civilian government was more independent. However, Chen Zhiting unconsciously alienated himself from the emperor for a long time, and he did not deliberately look for opportunities to report to the emperor.
Today, I feel the pressure again, and I feel the pressure of the minister’s law. He thinks of the emperor again, but suddenly he feels guilty about his actions. This is not a minister’s duty. He doesn’t know that politics will make the closest relatives change involuntarily and admit that he is absolutely right. He has just tasted it.
See Chen Zhiting cramped Zhu Jinglun gave a hand.
"Sit and talk!"
Chen Zhiting was sitting next to Zhu Jinglun. After the maid brought a cup of strong tea, she quietly left Zhu Jinglun’s room and went out from the outside.
Chen Zhiting rearranged a train of thought, then reported everything that happened recently to Zhu Jinglun, and finally asked Zhu Jinglun for advice.
"So now the Vietnamese political situation is dominated by Nguy?n V?n T??ng?"
In Hue, Vietnam, there are already a group of officials who are close to each other and express their attitude.
Nguy?n V?n T??ng is a poor peasant and his family background is not good. His father once participated in the peasant uprising against the Ruan Dynasty in Vietnam. Although he was not implicated, he was forbidden to take part in the imperial examination.
Later, I don’t know how I got the appreciation of my successor, Emperor Ruan Fushi. In Ruan Fushi’s time, I secretly helped to obtain the qualification of the imperial examination and passed the examination as an official in the imperial examination. With the support of the emperor, I became a Vietnamese punishments officer four years later.
Later, in 173, he made a great contribution to the negotiation with France, got back the occupied river from France, and then got more heirs. Before his death, Dedi appointed him as the assistant minister.
"Not really. There are still two concubines of Nguyen Tan Dung’s mother who hold politics together, but I have heard that Nguy?n V?n T??ng’s legacy princess is ambiguous."
There are even some tidbits. After Dedi’s death, his mother, Fan Heng, was still alive. After Yudi ascended the throne, she was given two concubines, Zhuang Yi and Xue Fei, who also had great influence on the state affairs. These three women are collectively called Migong.
Vietnamese officialdom said that Nguy?n V?n T??ng had an affair with a princess and conspired to kill Yude Emperor. Because Yude Emperor was an heir, he adopted three foster parents before his death, but Mimiya didn’t like the conspiracy of Yude Emperor to kill him. Yude Emperor died suddenly after only three days in office, and the serial number hasn’t been decided yet.
After Yude Emperor’s death, Nguy?n V?n T??ng and others set up Yude Emperor’s younger brother Concord Emperor’s succession. Concord Emperor Ruan Fusheng didn’t want to follow in his brother’s footsteps and be controlled by the ministers and harem, so he secretly colluded with the French to benefit the French forces against the ministers’ history. That’s why he was poisoned after four months in office.
"I am in chaos and the harem is in charge of this national subjugation!"
Zhu Jinglun sighed.
Chen Zhiting sighed, "If you really don’t treat people as assistants, they are all disorderly ministers, and the palace ladies are all pheasants!"
Zhu Jinglun feels that Vietnam is a rotten stall now, and it will not be good to step in at this time. It is better to wait until their department comes up with a result. No matter whether the minister wins or the king wins Vietnam, a stable court must be played out to get something.
Zhu Jinglun suggested that "Vietnam should be put aside first, and it is urgent to step up preparations!"
Chen Zhiting hesitated. "Is there any other way besides fighting?"
Zhu Jinglun said, "You don’t have to fight to prepare for war, but you must be based on being able to fight and fight before you can talk about it."
In fact, war is not Zhu Jinglun’s first choice. The economic crisis has just hit, or the primary industrialized countries are in great need of funds. Even after this battle, the accumulated government debt will definitely increase again in a few years.
If it can be settled through negotiation, it is not unacceptable that France talked with the Qing government about the agreement to carve up Vietnam and cede the north of the Red River to Manchu. However, this agreement was later rejected by the French parliament, and the Manchu church also recognized that the partition of the country was unjust and did not accept it, so the two sides lost their last chance for peace.
But up to now, the French have not even planned to talk about it, which makes Zhu Jinglun puzzled. It should be stronger than the Qing Dynasty in history. Why is the French tougher instead?
"What is the situation of occupying the French army in Hongji?"
Zhu Jinglun asked about the front-line enemy in confrontation with Da.
Chen Zhiting reported, "I heard the latest news that a Tokyo mineral company urged the French to occupy here."
There’s also the capitalist thing. Zhu Jinglun couldn’t help wondering, "Where did this company come from?"
Chen Zhiting said, "Someone found out in France that it was not a good company, but a group of speculators. What was the name of Tokyo (Beiqi) Mining Company? It paid a lot of shares to French politicians to monopolize Vietnamese minerals."
This makes it clear that the most profitable mineral in Vietnam is the history of Hongji coal mine. In fact, France was not interested in mining in Vietnam until the 1990 s, because coal mines were not a scarce thing in this era, and they were exported to coal mines in large quantities every day. Before the 1990 s, it was profitable to develop mineral roots
However, the rapid development of large-scale industry has changed this situation, and a large number of Hongji coal has been imported. If France can obtain this mine, it will not only make huge profits, but also greatly balance the big trade, which can offset the deficit caused by the export of raw silk to France.
It seems that the minerals in North Vietnam are as important to France as Indian opium is to Britain.
Zhu jinglun: it is impossible for the French to let the big army occupy the land on the north side of the Red River, so war is inevitable.
"prepare for the war!"
Zhu jinglun sighed
Chen Zhiting said, "I’m already preparing."
Zhu Jinglun shook his head. "Not enough!"
Chen Zhiting frowned "please show me"
Zhu Jinglun sighed, "Let’s build warships!"
Section six hundred and ten Prepare for war
The second position of the French navy in the world is definitely not boasted. They have three armored ships, nine coastal defense armored ships, five cruisers, gunboats and six torpedo boats with a total tonnage of 500,000 tons, and their soldiers are well-trained and have rich experience in colonial warfare. During the Franco-Prussian War, although the army was defeated, the French navy blocked the German coast from beginning to end and took advantage.
In contrast, the main armored ships of the big navy have four second-class armored ships and 20 armored cruisers with a total tonnage of 100,000 tons. In recent years, they have been in financial difficulties, and France’s expansion of naval armaments is at an absolute disadvantage in the naval force mountain. Therefore, once this war is fought, the main naval battle on land will be based on defense.
If you really want France to feel the pressure and feel a sense of crisis, you must be able to compete with France in the navy, otherwise it will be a colonial war, and there will be no gains or losses for French soil. If they win, they will expand the colony, but they will lose, but they will just give up on French soil, and they will win a great victory. If they lose, they may be invaded by the French army. Therefore, due to the naval gap, the current strategic situation between the two countries is not equal.
Considering the great strategy of "being able to fight", it is necessary to build warships urgently at this time, even if they can’t catch up with the war, there must be a deterrent to the French.
Therefore, Zhu Jinglun suggested increasing the temporary budget of the navy to make an emergency appropriation for the navy, and ordered the construction of 10 first-class armored ships and 20 second-class armored ships, so that the number of armored ships in the big navy would be equal to that in France. In recent years, the shipbuilding industry has been able to build technical support for warships.