Elkin, who had returned to London earlier, had unexpectedly received the post of the Secretary of the Postal Service, and became a figure with a dichotomy among the political leaders with Britain.

　　 The British, who was immersed in the dream of invincibility in the world of the British Empire, had just defeated the Russians with millions of masters, and are now in the mood. In order to expand the interests of the British empire's aggression throughout the world, it is impossible for this British war machine to stop.

Having tasted the "war dividends", Erkin, who was promoted from Minister of Posts in Japan to Minister of Posts, actively advocated in the House of Commons. The British Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston, and many members of Parliament are inclined to expand trade exports to the Qing as soon as possible. Force can be used when necessary. Even Queen Victoria actually has this attitude. She is not only the Queen of Britain, but also the general spokesperson for the interests of the emerging British bourgeoisie.

　　 She needs to clear the country to open up the market for large-scale dumping of British goods. British capitalists think so. Since everyone thinks so, then the British military machine has to serve it.

　　Erkin, who was summoned by the queen, strongly expressed that he wanted to expand his economic interests in the Qing. Only 20,000 horses were needed, which was more than enough. Queen Victoria is not a woman who knows nothing. She is the monarch who has led Britain into the most glorious era. At this time, Prince Albert is also there. Both husband and wife are wise men.

　　 "You are doing very well in Japan, Earl." Prince Albert has a very special position at this time. There is half a home in Britain, but he is actually in charge.

　　 It is said that the queen has a genuine and intimate love with him. When Prince Albert is present, the queen always follows the advice of his husband. Even in the British Parliament, many decisions were communicated by Prince Albert through the Queen's mouth.

　　 "I don't dare to be it, but I am running for the British Empire." Earl Elgin nodded in greeting.

　　 "How big is the territory in Japan now?" Queen Victoria asked her husband to help her.

　　 "About two square miles."

　　 "That is enough to build a prosperous port and deploy corresponding guards."

　　 Of course Earl Ergin was pleased to hear the Queen’s praise. In Japan, he only doubled his residence area, established a brand-new port and town, and at the same time found a market for a large number of textiles and industrial products that brought the British Empire. The trivial feats are not worth mentioning.

　　 "How are the Japanese students?" Since they were talking about the Far East, Prince Albert thought about it.

　　 "As far as I have seen in Japan, those students admire the empire very much, and all aspects of the empire have been loved by them." This is the truth. The students who have returned from studying in the UK drool with envy about the brilliant industrial achievements.

　　 Not to mention the world's largest Royal Navy fleet. Sheng Haizhou and Jiang Chuan even believe that if they can serve as a true captain on a Royal Navy ship for a day, it will be more than a thousand glory.

　　Except for the possibility of getting lung cancer in London...

　　 "Is the latest batch of students here?"

　　 "It should be coming soon, but this time the French seems to have also invited the King of Japan to send overseas students." Earl Erkin naturally wanted to explain what he knew to the Queen and his wife.

　　 "Huh, French..." Prince Albert was noncommittal.

　　 "How is their army?" The queen asked slowly while chatting.

　　 Originally summoned Earl Erjin to inquire about the situation in the Far East. In order to expand trade with the Qing Dynasty, Erjin recently made another meritorious service and jumped up and down. The Queen and his wife knew very well.

　　 Hearing this question, Erkin knew what the Queen and his wife meant. It is really an expedition to mobilize people from the British mainland to the Far East. The cost of it is not sure how much it will cost. There is nothing wrong with bringing the British wealth and being generous, and there is nothing wrong with having a wealth of money, but the province, the money should be spent, and the treasury can save a little bit of money.

　　 The last time I attacked Kamchatka Peninsula, I used the cannon fodder from the shogunate. Didn't I report that I used it quite well. Although it may not be comparable to the army with the British Empire, at least it is better than the army recruited in India. In addition to the Sikhs and Nepalese who can take a look at the indigenous troops in India, most of the others are hard to say.

　　 If the shogunate biography team can reach the level of Sikh infantry, it would be better to use the Japanese as hard as they can.

　　 As for the loan or something, he would lend it to him if he wants to borrow it. The Japanese customs are controlled by the British. Are you afraid that he can't pay it back? One million or two million, just borrow it.

　　 It's a pity, this is not just a major earthquake and a tsunami in Japan. Almost one million people were killed and injured, and two to three million people died directly from the disaster. The country is in ruins, it is impossible to send troops.

　　 "The Japanese king's new army was trained by Dutch and Imperial officers, and its combat effectiveness is still okay, but..." Erkin was not good at organizing language for a while.

　　 "Well?" The Queen and his wife listened respectfully.

　　 "There has been a severe earthquake in Japan~lightnovelpub.net~ I am afraid that the suppression of the country is a bit difficult, and it is impossible to send troops out overnight."

　　 "Hmm..." When he heard this, Prince Albert began to ponder.

　　 After all, the Shogunate has not clearly become a British colony or a puppet regime. The Shogunate still has considerable power and force. Daiying can only influence the shogunate, not control the shogunate. If you have something to do, you have to discuss it with the shogunate so as to lure them and force them.

　　 Now that the shogunate himself is not clean, it is obviously impossible to accept British greetings and go to war with the Qing country for a place where the shogunate has no interest at all.

　　 "Although one or two thousand people can be hired, it is obviously not enough to threaten the Qing Dynasty." Erjin did not dare to say too much.

　　 After all, he was able to serve as Minister of Posts, which had a lot to do with the strengthening of the ties between the British Empire and the Shogunate, which made Japan a semi-colonial and semi-feudal society.

　　 "How long do you think it will take them to recover, in the middle of next year?" Prince Albert estimated.

　　 Ten thousand horses will be mobilized in the United Kingdom. At least five thousand will be dispatched by the French. This will take about two months. When the British and French allied forces are ready to set off, it is already the end of this year or the beginning of next year.

　　 I rushed to Hong Kong, I'm afraid it will not be April, May, or even June and July next year. The major earthquake that hit Japan at the end of last year should have almost recovered by the middle of next year.

　　 Now that it has recovered, it doesn't seem to be difficult to get the cheap boy of the shogunate.