Chapter 2859
Bai Kesi said: "The labor problem does need to be properly resolved, but if you press the other party so urgently, will it have the opposite effect?"
Chen Yixin said: "There is no need to rush. There is something going on over there at Xianghongqi. If we delay it any longer, something might happen."
"Oh? What's the situation?" Bai Kesi asked.
Chen Yixin lowered his voice slightly and said: "Shuosai died of a sudden illness a few months ago!"
Bai Kesi said in astonishment: "No wonder you said earlier that you gave this business to Xianghongji for the sake of an old friend. It turns out that this old friend is his master... So what is the situation over there with the red flag now?"
Chen Yixin said: "After Shuosei died, Shunzhi immediately announced that his eldest son Boguoduo would succeed him and change his name to Prince Zhuang."
"Then it is his son who has the final say now?" As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Bai Kesi immediately shook his head and said: "No, you said before that Shuosei was only nine years older than Shunzhi, which means he was twenty-seven years old. No matter how early he was in giving birth, , the eldest son should be only about ten years old, right? Can such a young child take charge?”
"This Prince Zhuang is only six years old this year." Chen Yixin did not show off and immediately gave the answer: "Our cooperation project with Xianghongqi is very involved. Of course, we cannot expect such a child to make decisions."
"Then who is the person behind this young prince?" Bai Letong asked curiously.
Chen Yixin did not answer the question, but looked at Bai Kesi quietly, as if he wanted to test his political wisdom.
Although Bai Kesi didn't know much about the internal situation of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, after all, he had been in power in Haihan for many years and had a deep understanding of the political methods of the ruling class. He had already heard Chen Yixin explain Shuosei's status and status, and he already had some understanding of it. guess.
"The young emperor of the Qing Dynasty succeeded to the throne at a young age, but he did not officially take power until the death of the regent Dorgon a few years ago. He reused Shuosei. In addition to the half-brother relationship, I think he also attracted Xianghongqi to serve as his The purpose of the platform is inside.”
"This Shuosai was the commander of Xianghongqi, and he had the trust of Shunzhi. When he was alive, Xianghongqi must have been a supporter of Shunzhi. As you just said, after his death, Shunzhi immediately supported his six-year-old son The eldest son succeeds to the throne and is crowned king. This is obviously an act to win people's hearts. The purpose is of course to keep Xiang Hongqi in his camp."
Bai Kesi analyzed it unhurriedly: "The biggest backer of Xianghongqi and Shuosei's family is, of course, Shunzhi! The real partner of these cooperation projects that you and Xianghongqi discussed is actually the little emperor behind Shuosei, right? ?”
Chen Yixin gave a thumbs up and praised: "Ginger is still hotter than old. Lao Bai, your analysis is really spot on. The actual situation is indeed not much different from what you said."
Bai Letong and Ning Zijing were stunned when they heard this. They believed that Chen Yixin's interest transaction with the Manchu and Qing officials was just to bribe the Manchu and Qing officials and dismantle the enemy's power system. However, they never expected that Chen Yixin would do it in one step and directly find the enemy. The young emperor of an enemy country talks about cooperation. It is not difficult to explain why Xianghongji was so bold that he not only prepared to export horses banned by the Manchu Qing to Haihan, but also planned to send laborers under the Manchu rule to work in Haihan in exchange for financial reward.
Bai Letong asked: "I don't understand something. Since Dorgon, the Manchu regent, was dead when our army launched the Northern Expedition, why didn't we discuss cooperation with Shunzhi at that time and promise him huge profits? It can avoid a big fight.”
Chen Yixin shook his head and said: "Le Tong, you think too simply. If there is no war, how can the Manchu Qing be willing to cede these states to our country? Don't expect to get what you can't get on the battlefield. ”
Bai Kesi also added: "Letong, you have to see clearly the cause and effect of this matter. It is because we defeated the Manchu Qing on the battlefield and cut off the possibility of them going south to expand their territory and plunder wealth. Only then will the other party consider it later." Cooperation. Even if these two projects can be put into operation, we must not take it lightly. The so-called people who are not ours must have different intentions. "
Ning Zijing asked: "Since the young emperor of the Qing Dynasty made the decision behind this matter, whether Shuosai is dead or not, the impact on the prospects of cooperation should not be that big, right?"
Chen Yixin said: "This goes back to the time of the Northern Expedition. As soon as Dorgon died, our army immediately launched the Northern Expedition. The Manchu and Qing Dynasties were defeated one after another. In the end, they even lost their capital Shenyang and had to admit defeat and sign an armistice agreement with our country. They ceded a large territory to our country. Who will bear the responsibility for this defeat? Of course, only the young emperor Shunzhi."
"There are many people in the Qing Dynasty who want to use this excuse to overthrow him. If he wants to protect himself, he must try his best to win over the forces in the Eight Banners who are willing to get close to him. Once Shuo Sai dies, the position of the red flag may be shaken. Shunzhi must think The only way to benefit Xianghongqi is that we can provide this opportunity and provide blood to Xianghongqi through trade.”
"But whether it's horse trading or hiring people, it's taboo for the Manchus. It's not convenient for Shunzhi to do it himself. The longer this matter drags on, the bigger the variables will become, and it may even become Shunzhi's fault. Handle, so we must facilitate this as soon as possible!”
Bai Letong said: "But if civil strife breaks out in the Manchu Qing Dynasty, it may not be a bad thing for us, right?"
Chen Yixin nodded and said: "That is true, but it is not necessarily a good thing. Civil strife may weaken the strength of the Manchu Qing Dynasty for a period of time, but we cannot judge whether the person who replaces Shunzhi will be a more radical militant. And At least at this stage, Shunzhi is inclined to maintain an attitude of economic and trade cooperation with us, which is more conducive to us controlling the relationship between the two countries and continuing to exert influence on the Manchu Qing Dynasty.”
There is no doubt that Chen Yixin is more willing to cooperate with Shunzhi who has a clearer attitude than a chaotic situation with an uncertain direction. Even if his position within the Manchu Qing Dynasty is not yet stable, he is at least a high-ranking figure giving orders.
Bai Kesi asked: "Then if Shunzhi is unable to promote the implementation of these cooperation projects, or if someone in the Manchu Qing Dynasty jumps out to disrupt the situation, what are you going to do?"
Chen Yixin said: "If Shunzhi really cannot control the domestic situation, it means that he is not qualified to cooperate with us. If he asks me for help, then I can find a way to help him. If he plans to solve the problem on his own, Then I will just sit back and watch what happens. If necessary, I can add fuel to the fire and make the chaos bigger.”
While talking, the shopkeeper Lu Ping finally wrote the letter and brought it in for Chen Yixin to read. Chen Yixin took it and didn't rush to take a closer look, but handed it to Bai Kesi for him to look at first.
(End of chapter)