This time.
Liu Yongfu had invited Dong Xuan because Dong Xuan was a wealthy man.
Now that Liu Yongfu wanted to settle these navy people, he still needed Dong Xuan to pay for it.
Otherwise…
Although Dong Xuan had given him a lot of military expenses.
However, in the past thousands of years.
The classification of scholars, farmers, workers, and merchants had already been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Therefore, Liu Yongfu did not think much of Dong Xuan, a businessman.
However, Liu Yongfu couldn't say it out loud. However, Dong Xuan's direct opposition put him in a difficult position.
Huang Feihong could already tell that Liu Yongfu was unhappy.
In order not to vent his anger on Dong Xuan.
His face immediately darkened." Ah Xuan, how can a junior like you have the right to speak here? Hurry up and leave."”
As he spoke, he hinted at Dong Xuan.
However, even though Dong Xuan had seen it, he still needed to step in today's matter.
In this case…
His plan could also be implemented.
" Lord Liu, Master," Dong Xuan continued." This kind of important matter is not something a junior like me can say. However, for the safety of Lord Liu and Master, I still have to say something."”
Huang Feihong was about to speak.
Liu Yongfu smiled and said," I know your ability. I've heard your master mention it before. You've also gone abroad before. Tell us why this matter is inappropriate."”
In front of his navy brothers, there were some things that he definitely couldn't say. However, he had to make these navy people feel at ease.
Dong Xuan hesitated for a moment before saying," Lord Liu, the brothers of the navy serve the country and the people. If the Imperial Court were to disband them, we would naturally have to settle them down. However, we cannot allow them to become a militia.”
"Why?" Liu Yongfu asked with a smile.”
Even though he was talking with a smile.
However, Dong Xuan could already tell.
If he couldn't give Liu Yongfu a good reason, he would probably lose his temper.
Dong Xuan looked around and said," This isn't the place to talk. Lord Liu and Master, please move."”
Liu Yongfu and Huang Feihong looked at each other.
Although he didn't know what Dong Xuan wanted to say, he definitely couldn't say it in front of everyone.
Therefore, they did not say anything and the three of them went to a remote place.
"Xuan, just say what you have to say, but don't talk nonsense." Huang Feihong said.”
Huang Feihong was the instructor of the Black Flag Army.
However, in front of Liu Yongfu, he had no right to speak.
If Dong Xuan really angered Liu Yongfu, Huang Feihong would not be able to save him.
"How does Lord Liu think you compare to Lord Zeng Guofan?" Dong Xuan asked.”
"I'm not as good as him," replied Liu Yongfu.”
Regarding this point.
Liu Yongfu knew his limits.
Zeng Guofan was a politician, strategist, idealist, writer, founder and commander of the Xiang Army.
Official to the governor of the two rivers, Zhili governor, Wuying Hall Grand Scholar, sealed first-class Yiyong Hou.
He was even more loyal to the Qing Dynasty.
In the process of destroying Taiping Country, he had made a huge contribution.
However, this was the situation.
Zeng Guofan was still suspected by the court.
If he hadn't given up his authority.
It was likely that there would not be a good outcome in the end.
After all, when he was strong, he had the power to turn the world upside down.
Before Taiping Country was destroyed, the imperial court still wanted to use him. Perhaps they wouldn't do anything to him.
If Zeng Guofan still had such power, how could the Imperial Court be at ease?
Now, Liu Yongfu was facing the same problem.
However, no matter what Liu Yongfu's ability was.
Just one point alone would cause Liu Yongfu to have a bad impression in the eyes of the Qing Dynasty's higher-ups.
Liu Yongfu joined the Heaven and Earth Society when he was young.
They began to rebel against the Qing court.
The Black Flag Army was established to resist the Qing Dynasty. It became the main force of the anti-Qing army.
Although Liu Yongfu had been recruited, he had experienced this before.
To the imperial court, this was a dark history that could never be rewritten.
How could the imperial court allow Liu Yongfu's army to grow and strengthen without worry? Moreover, how could they let Liu Yongfu continue to control these troops?
"Lord Zeng immediately reduced his troops and delegated his power after wiping out the Taiping Army. Why?" Dong Xuancai asked.”
This sentence made Liu Yongfu suddenly realize.
While Liu Yongfu was deep in thought.
Dong Xuan continued," Because Lord Zeng is not a Manchu. Since the founding of the Qing Dynasty, how could the imperial court allow a general who is not a Manchu to control too much military power?"”
Originally, Liu Yongfu should have been able to understand these questions.
After all, Liu Yongfu was originally rebelling against the Qing court and was able to accept the court's amnesty. Moreover, he was able to hold an important position in the court.
Liu Yongfu's intelligence was not low either.
This time, he had made the navy a civilian regiment to prepare for the future.
He knew very well why the Imperial Court had sent him to Annan.
However, since they were on this ship, there were some things that needed to be compromised.
This time, when he went to Annan to fight the French, he could not predict how many soldiers would be left behind.
He made these people from the navy turn into civilian groups.
This way, they wouldn't stop training.
When he returned, as long as he gave the order, these people would return to his hands.
As long as he had soldiers in his hands, the Imperial Court would not go too far with him.
Dong Xuan was using Zeng Guofan's matter to remind Liu Yongfu of this point.
As for what Dong Xuan said…
In order to not make things difficult for Liu Yongfu.
"Xuan, how can you talk nonsense about the matters of the Imperial Court?" Huang Feihong shouted.”
Liu Yongfu waved his hand." Feihong, we're all on the same side. There's no need to worry too much when speaking. Let him continue."”
Although Liu Yongfu was also a little unhappy in his heart.
However, he was not a narrow-minded person. Therefore, he stopped Huang Feihong from listening to what Dong Xuan had to say.
Dong Xuan continued," The Imperial Court has sent Lord Liu to Annan precisely because Lord Liu has a large army in his hands. That is why the Imperial Court is wary of him. Thus, they sent Lord Liu to Annan but left the navy behind. They are preparing to disband the remaining navy.”
After hearing Dong Xuan's words.
Liu Yongfu sighed and nodded."You're right. The Imperial Court sent me to Annan for this very reason. I'm also very clear about this. That's why I wanted Huang Feihong to take in these brothers from the navy and turn them into citizens.”
"Sir, if the navy is disbanded but becomes a militia, will the Imperial Court be at ease?" Dong Xuan shook his head.”
"Definitely not," he answered himself. Even if the navy has become a militia, my master is the instructor of the Black Flag Army and your friend. In the eyes of some people in the court, after you leave, my master represents the Black Flag Army. Changing to the navy is just a change of name, but they are still the Black Flag Army. Under such circumstances, how can they be at ease?”
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