Anti-Qing: Starting from the Jintian Uprising

Chapter 393 The Importance of Establishing a Personality

Li Yi couldn't help but be shocked when he heard this.

The great powers have really beaten their brains out this time!
Also, the logistics of the Anglo-French Allied Forces were really poor.

There is really no medical coverage at all.

The mortality rate of the wounded was 42%, which means when rounded off, half of the wounded would die. This is not much different from not being able to get treatment.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhidong also spoke.

"Your Majesty, Director Li mentioned this, and I also remembered something."

"The Department of Foreign Affairs has just submitted a report saying that Britain and France have proposed to hire a group of military doctors from the Tang Dynasty at a high price."

"I was originally wondering why Britain and France did this, but it turns out the reason is here!"

Thanks to the influence of the time traveler Li Yi, the Tang Dynasty now has a complete logistics and medical support system compared to Western countries of the same period.

With sufficient medical supplies, the death rate of wounded soldiers in the Tang army could basically be controlled below 1%.

Of course, this refers to the mortality rate of wounded soldiers during their recovery process after leaving the operating table.

Those who died on the operating table due to serious injuries or those who did not even have time to get to the operating table are definitely not counted here.

Otherwise, the death rate of the Tang army's wounded soldiers could never be controlled to such a low level.

But even so, compared with the more than 40% death rate of the wounded soldiers in the Anglo-French coalition forces, the Tang Dynasty's medical security system can still be said to be far ahead.

Therefore, it is not incomprehensible that Britain and France would want to hire a group of doctors from the Tang Dynasty at a high price to reduce the death rate of their own wounded soldiers.

Li Yi asked curiously after hearing this.

"Report from the Department of Foreign Affairs?"

"Why didn't I see it?"

When asking this question, Li Yi frowned subconsciously and the expression on his face turned cold.

He subconsciously thought that the Secretariat had withheld the report and deceived its superiors and subordinates.

Zhang Zhidong noticed that Li Yi's expression was not right and quickly explained.

"Your Majesty, this report was just submitted by the Department of Diplomacy today."

"After the Secretariat's initial review, it was immediately sent to the Yangxin Palace. Your Majesty probably hasn't had time to take a look at it yet."

After hearing this, Li Yi's expression improved and he nodded.

"I see."

Obviously, Li Yi is a little suspicious now.

But there is nothing we can do about it, that is human nature.

Suspicion is a common problem among those in power!

As he was speaking, Li Yi ordered Zhang Zhidong to bring the report to him for review.

Zhang Zhidong walked to Li Yi's desk, quickly found the report submitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs among a pile of reports, and then presented it to Li Yi, asking Li Yi to review it personally!
As he flipped through the report, Li Yi had a thoughtful expression on his face.

Zhang Zhidong asked.

"Your Majesty, how do you think the Tang Dynasty should respond to the British and French?"

Li Yi touched his chin and then spoke.

"That can be promised."

"Also, in addition to military doctors, our Tang Dynasty can also send a group of officers to the Crimean battlefield to assist them in commanding the battle..."

"Well, it's the same in Tsarist Russia!"

Li Yi's move has a profound meaning.

In addition to wanting to earn foreign exchange by sending military doctors and officers.

More importantly, they wanted to take the opportunity to test the bottom line of Britain, France and Tsarist Russia and find out the combat effectiveness of their armies.

Moreover, with the help of the military observation group, the army can familiarize itself with the tactics currently used by Britain, France and Tsarist Russia, learn from their experience in the tactics and methods of fighting with breech-loading weapons, and thereby improve the breech-loading weapons tactics that the Tang army is currently exploring.

Well, although the Tang Dynasty’s exploration of rear-loading weapon tactics and strategies has been quite effective, and even a preliminary system has been formed.

But this did not prevent the Tang Dynasty from seeking Buddhist scriptures from the West!

Well, only with communication can there be development, only with communication can there be progress!

No matter how powerful and prosperous a civilization is, it can still draw nourishment and strengthen itself from external exchanges.

But if a civilization refuses to communicate with the outside world, no matter how powerful and prosperous it was before, its final outcome will be constant internal consumption, weakening, and ultimately destruction in isolation.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhidong nodded to show that he understood.

The Tang Dynasty is now in a period of rising national strength. It is full of vitality, with all things flourishing and is in need of external exchanges.

There is no resistance to learning advanced experience from foreign countries.

In fact, many people think it is natural.

During the prosperous Han and Tang dynasties, neither country cut off external communication.

Not only did they not cut off external exchanges, but they actively absorbed the excellent cultures of other countries and nations, thereby forming the national foundation of the strong Han and prosperous Tang dynasties.

In fact, the same was true for the Ming Dynasty.

During the period when the Ming Dynasty was at its most prosperous, it continued to travel to the West and communicate with foreign countries, spreading its own culture while absorbing the best of foreign countries.

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time flies.

Soon, it was the end of the year.

Shi Dakai, who set out from Chang'an, finally traveled eastward and arrived at the capital.

Looking up at the tall and majestic city walls of the capital in the distance, Shi Dakai couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"I never thought that I, Shi Dakai, would arrive in the capital in such an identity..."

In Shi Dakai's imagination, he might enter the capital as a victor, or he might be taken to the capital to be punished as a loser.

The only thing he had never thought of was that he would one day surrender on his own initiative and come to the capital to meet the emperor as a subject...

Thinking of this, Shi Dakai felt very complicated. Zhang Suimou, who was standing by, saw Shi Dakai's strange expression and couldn't help but speak.

"We have arrived at the capital. The most important thing your Highness should do now is to adjust his mindset and fulfill his duties as a subject."

"If I continue to be indecisive, it will not be good for the prince, my colleagues in the Taiping Army, or the world."

Huang Yukun also spoke.

"Your Majesty, don't think so much."

"The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty has always been kind and generous to his subordinates, and you have surrendered three provinces, which is an unprecedented achievement."

"No matter what, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty will never treat His Majesty unfairly!"

In Huang Yukun's opinion, when Li Yi was conquering the world, he did take advantage of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.

But he is also well-known for his courtesy, generosity and kindness.

Therefore, Huang Yukun sincerely believed that Shi Dakai's surrender to the Tang Dynasty was not a bad thing.

Because in his opinion, the general trend of the world has been determined, and if the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom wants to fight for the world again, it will definitely not be a match for the Tang army.

By then, if the Kingdom of Heaven is defeated, what good ending will these people have?

Rather than ending up dying in a foreign land or being nailed to the pillar of shame, it is better to surrender early.

Use your strength to exchange for wealth and glory!
Anyway, given Li Yi's character, he would definitely not treat them unfairly.

Well, this is the importance of establishing a persona.

If Li Yi had not begun to establish himself as a "courteous and humble, generous and magnanimous" person since he started the rebellion, Shi Dakai might not have made up his mind to surrender to the Tang Dynasty while he still had a certain amount of strength in his hands.

Taking a deep breath, Shi Dakai calmed his mind and rode towards the capital.

Soon, he arrived outside the capital.

Shi Dakai saw a group of people gathered at the gate of the capital city in the distance, and he subconsciously stopped his horse.

Looking closely, Shi Dakai saw Luo Dagang standing at the front of the crowd.

When they were in Jintian, Li Yi and Shi Dakai had no friendship.

However, Luo Dagang had a good relationship with him.

Therefore, even though the two sides have not seen each other for many years, Luo Dagang has gained some weight now.

But Shi Dakai recognized him at first sight.

Shi Dakai dismounted and walked forward a few steps.

"Brother Luo, we haven't seen each other for some years!"

"Now Brother Lao Luo has come out of the city to welcome me. I am really ashamed!"

Luo Dagang smiled and said.

"Brother Dakai has come from afar and must have had a hard time on the journey."

"Come with me quickly. His Majesty has already prepared a banquet in the palace. We can start the feast as soon as you are seated."

Upon hearing this, Shi Dakai clasped his fists and said.

"Brother Lauro will lead the way!"

Luo Dagang nodded, then took Shi Dakai's hand and led him towards the capital.

Soon, the two arrived outside the Forbidden City.

After inspection and notification, they walked together into the Forbidden City.

Luo Dagang walked in front and introduced Shi Dakai.

"Your Majesty learned that Dakai was arriving in Beijing today, and ordered people to prepare a banquet several days in advance to welcome Brother Dakai."

"Now, the banquet is held in the Qianqing Palace."

"The chef we use is from Guangxi, the ingredients are all the freshest, and the wine is the Shaoxing rice wine that the Dakai brothers like..."

Shi Dakai was somewhat moved when he heard this.

"Your Majesty, I am truly ashamed to have troubled you so much."

Luo Dagang laughed.

"What are you ashamed of? What is there to be ashamed of?"

"Without the righteousness of the Dakai brothers, how could the Tang Dynasty have unified the world so quickly?"

"If it weren't for the righteousness of the Dakai brothers, the people of the world would have to endure countless wars before they could live in peace."

"With Brother Dakai's contributions, these treatments are fully deserved..."

Listening to Luo Dagang's flattery, Shi Dakai couldn't help but smile.

Everyone likes to hear good words, and Shi Dakai is no exception.

Soon, the group arrived outside the Qianqing Palace.

But before they could climb the imperial steps, they saw Li Yi walking out of the Qianqing Palace and personally coming down the steps to greet them.

Seeing this, Shi Dakai prepared to bow and salute.

Li Yi took a few steps forward, helped him up, and then said.

"Don't be polite, my dear family. Please don't be polite!"

Li Yi exerted force on his hands to help Shi Dakai up, then said with a smile.

"I haven't seen you for many years. Brother Dakai is still as brave as ever!"

As he spoke, Li Yi patted Shi Dakai's shoulder hard.

Although Shi Dakai was a hero, he still seemed a little timid in front of Li Yi and spoke.