Tuqing: My first love was Cixi

Chapter 162 Marry Shen Baoer! Dedicate yourself! Ending

No matter according to Shen Baozhen's ideas or Su Yi's ideas, there should be no big deal.

For Shen Baozhen, this marriage was too embarrassing.

If the daughter of a dignified Jiujiang magistrate marries someone else as a concubine, even if it is her own boss, her reputation among officials will be ruined.

Another reason is for Shen Baozhen's safety and future.

Before he left the capital, the emperor specially summoned him and gave him the right to secretly report. He asked him to help keep an eye on Su Yi. But it turned out that it was good for you. You openly married your daughter to Su Yi as a concubine and tied her up. This is not a slap in the emperor's face. ?

The emperor can't touch Su Yi at this time, but can't he touch you Shen Baozhen?

But I’ve been spending money too fast recently, and I can’t keep up with it.

A few people thought about it again and again, and felt that making money through marriage might be the fastest way.

And according to estimates, the final share of the money received may exceed three to four hundred thousand taels.

Because there may be a lot of guests coming. This money will last for a while at least.

As for the lack of money in the future, we can only find another way.

After Su Yi entered Jiujiang City, he almost didn't recognize him anymore.

I didn’t expect that in just over two months, so many people would come in.

When I left, there were only 20,000 to 30,000 people, but now there are at least over 100,000 people.

It was a huge crowd.

Inside the magistrate's Yamen, there were lanterns and colorful decorations, and it was bustling with people.

Su Yi took a deep breath and walked in.

In a moment, countless people came forward.

"Greetings to the Governor!"

"Meet Mr. Su!"

"congratulations!"

Everyone came in droves, whether they knew him or not.

Su Yi greeted them one by one.

It took half an hour to almost complete a circle of greetings.

Only officials of seventh rank or above were qualified to come forward and chat with Su Yi.

After all the pleasantries were exchanged, Su Yi entered the innermost room, where there were only a few people and one table.

Wang Youling, Hu Linyi, Li Xubin, Shen Baozhen, Luo Zenan, Wang Shiqing, Tuo Ming'a.

"Congratulations, congratulations Master Su."

Several people handed over, but Shen Baozhen was extremely embarrassed.

Su Ye said helplessly: "It's funny, my lords."

Hu Linyi said: "No, no, Master Futai, what you did made the officials in Jiangxi feel at ease."

After Su Yi, the governor of Jiangxi, took office, he didn't care about anything. He didn't even meet the officials of the provincial government, and he didn't even go to the governor's office yet.

According to convention, after a feudal official takes office, the officials below must have special filial piety. This is still an honest income and is not considered a bribe.

In the end, Su Yi didn't ask for anything.

Now it's better, you continue to take concubines and make money, and we all feel at ease.

If we don’t give away this filial piety, we won’t be able to profit from it.

If Master Futai doesn't take it, how dare we take it?

What if you are young and energetic and start a big anti-corruption campaign?

However, these people are really too worried. Su Yi has a lot of urgent matters at hand, and even government affairs and military power have been thrown away. How can he control their corruption?

Hu Linyi said: "Zeng Di was considered clean as an official for the first half of his life. Five years ago, he finally got a fat job and was asked to come to Jiangxi to preside over the provincial examination. He thought that he might be able to improve it now, but he never thought that something happened at home. With this small fortune, It didn’t work out either.”

He said this to save Su Yi.

It shows that everyone is like this, Zeng Guofan is no exception, and you don’t have to be embarrassed, Mr. Su Yi.

But only Hu Linyi could say this kind of ridicule to Zeng Guofan. After all, he was purely one of his own people. Zeng Guofan would probably be unhappy if others said it.

Next, Su Yi accompanied these adults to drink and have a banquet.

During the banquet, several waves of officials came to toast.

To be precise, there were three waves, and there were always people taking the lead.

The first wave includes civil servants of rank four or above.

The second wave includes military attaches of rank four and above.

The third wave includes civil servants of rank seven or above.

Not coming to toast at all, it seems ignorant and deserted.

But if they all come in to toast, it will ruin the adults' enjoyment.

The guests and hosts enjoyed themselves drinking till night.

The entire magistrate's office became slightly quiet.

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Su Yi and Shen Baozhen were having a secret conversation in the study.

"Mr. Youdan, you have been wronged." Su Yi said.

Shen Baozhen said: "That's not true. I heard that we were going to do something big, and the officials didn't look down on me. Instead, they admired me more."

This is true, because now everyone knows that Su Yi is doing big things.

In the eyes of many people, Su Ye could not accomplish this important task, but Shen Baozhen boarded this dangerous ship.

Not only that, everyone also knew that Su Yi was very short of money.

Shen Baozhen is willing to use his daughter as a concubine to make money for Su Yi. In the eyes of many people, this is also a desperate situation.

Shen Baozhen continued: "I didn't expect that the grievances between me and the Hunan Army would be resolved in this way. Maybe it's because people saw that our ship was going to capsize, but they admired what we were going to do, so they hated me for betraying them. , also melted away.”

Su Yi said: "From the perspective of the Hunan Army, if we fail, they will be the ones who benefit the most."

If Su Yi fails to set up a factory this time, it will almost mean complete political bankruptcy.

But even if politics goes bankrupt, there will still be a lot of political legacy left behind. The only one in the entire South who can accept this political legacy is the Hunan Army.

Shen Baozhen said: "By the way, sir. Wang Youling gave 90,000 taels as a gift this time, which is the best of all!"

Su Yi frowned slightly.

This congratulatory gift is too high and abnormal.

"This is to draw a clear line between us. The last time he was impeached, I helped him through the crisis, so this money is actually a reward for this matter. It can be regarded as a complete return of my favor." Su Yi said : "From now on, everyone will not interfere with the river."

Of course, Wang Youling's choice was behind the will of He Guiqing, the governor of Liangjiang.

He Guiqing followed the emperor closely and knew the emperor's dissatisfaction with Su Yi, as well as the emperor's opposition to Su Yi's semi-factory and Westernization.

In addition, there are also political differences between He Guiqing and Su Yi.

Before Su Yi bid farewell to the emperor, he said that if the officials concerned were tough on the foreigners, they would probably cause disaster.

The relevant official directly refers to Ye Mingchen, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, and also refers to He Guiqing in general.

There is another reason. Hu Xueyan originally followed Wang Youling. Although he has not explicitly said that he will switch to Su Yi, he has been working for Su Yi during this period. Of course, Wang Youling is not happy.

Su Yi smiled and said: "Perhaps in the eyes of He Guiqing and Wang Youling, our wedding banquet is the last moment of madness. They saw him building a Zhulou, watching him entertain guests, and watching his building collapse."

Shen Baozhen said: "Wang Youling seems particularly reserved tonight. Master Hu Linyi has made fun of us many times, but this Wang Youling has not said a single word that is overbearing."

Su Yi said: "There is another thing, I want to give Mr. Youdan a reassurance."

Shen Baozhen sat up straight.

Su Yi said: "The emperor will definitely be furious when he hears that you openly married your daughter to me as a concubine. At this time, he can't get angry with me, but he will definitely get angry with you."

Shen Baozhen said: "I am mentally prepared, but if I follow what the adults say, I will sink for a few more years at most."

Su Yi said: "No, first of all, he can't publicly punish you for this matter. At most, he will find other mistakes and opportunities in the future. But... I probably won't have this opportunity."

Shen Baozhen said: "Is there going to be a fight?"

Su Yi said: "Now the British Empire should mobilize troops from various colonies. According to my estimation, they will not even wait until the 20,000 to 30,000 troops are assembled. They will start a war with 7 to 8,000 troops."

Once the war starts, they will be completely overwhelmed and will not care about anything else.

Shen Baozhen said: "Actually, no matter what, I am ready to accept it. Since there is no other way to go, the current road is the only way for me to be a lower official."

At this time, Li Qi outside said: "Sir, Jiangning General Tuoming'a is here to find you."

Because he is a first-grade military general, it is difficult to ask for an audience.

Shen Baozhen said: "I'll take my leave."

After a while, Jiangning General Tuoming'a walked in.

After entering, he sighed deeply.

"Brother, it's already too late for me to ask you why you took this dangerous road." Tomin'a said: "I can't understand what you want to do, and I can't understand it. But I want to tell my brother, Everyone in Liangjiang is waiting to see your joke. The Jiangbei camp and the Jiangnan camp all say that you have lost your mind and gone crazy."

Of course Su Yi knew.

Tomin'a said: "If you ask me to do anything to offend the emperor, I will definitely not dare. But you are short of money now, and the only thing I can do is to help you with money."

After that, he took out a thick stack of banknotes, totaling two hundred thousand taels.

Su Yi was immediately moved.

The man in front of me has mediocre abilities and is greedy for money, but at least he is loyal.

Moreover, he did not directly put so much money in the congratulatory ceremony like Wang Youling, and his accompanying gifts were completely in line with the crowd. Instead, he chose to give Su Yi money privately.

Su Yi said: "Brother, are you optimistic about the big thing I want to do?"

Tomin'a shook his head and said: "I'm not optimistic about it, I'm not optimistic about it at all."

Su Yi said: "Then your two hundred thousand taels of silver will probably be wasted."

Tuoming'a said: "You have saved my life. If it weren't for you, how could I have kept my current official position and wealth? Even if this money is wasted, it is still worthy. We bannermen have no money and can make more. If there is no loyalty, then this person is finished."

Su Yi said: "Brother, I am really short of money, so I won't be polite to you anymore. This money will be returned to you in one and a half years with a large profit."

What else should I pay for?

At that time, you will be burdened with a huge debt of 10 to 20 million silver, completely bankrupt, and unable to pay it back.

"Brother..." Su Yi said seriously: "There is one thing I want to tell you."

Tomin'a said: "You say."

Su Yi said: "Next, don't do anything, don't say anything, especially don't mention a word about the foreign affairs."

Tomin'a said: "What? Something is going to happen?"

Su Yi said: "In short, if you remember my words, I will never harm you."

Tomin'a said: "That's natural, our brothers have a life-long friendship."

Su Yi said: "In addition, don't conflict with Fa Ni during this period, and try to live in peace with each other."

Tomin'a said: "I don't need my brother's instructions on this. How can I want to provoke them?" Then, he suddenly said: "I have something to tell you."

Su Yi said: "Brother, please speak."

Tuo Ming'a said: "In case the situation on your side completely collapses, just take your family and run away, the farther away the better. I am willing to send people to the capital to bring your family back. I will send people here to cover up people's eyes even more." .”

Well? !

After a long while, Su Yi said: "Thank you very much, brother. I will definitely speak up when needed."

Tomin'a said: "Nothing else, we just talk about loyalty."

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The next day, even more guests came, and hundreds of banquet tables were set up.

Although it is a concubine, the whole etiquette is not much different from that of marrying a wife.

Even Bai Feifei was somewhat aggrieved for Qingqing, because when he married his eldest sister, although it was very formal, it was not such a big occasion.

But there is no way, I have to make money.

night!

The entire banquet reached its climax.

Because if you take a concubine, you cannot worship the heaven and the earth, and you cannot worship the high hall.

However, similar etiquette was given.

This is also to give Shen Baozhen as much dignity as possible.

"The ceremony is over!"

"Send to the bridal chamber!"

Everyone even looked at Shen Baozhen with a little more admiration and pity.

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Of course, Su Yi couldn't enter the bridal chamber directly, she still had to socialize first.

An hour and a half later, the banquet ended and the guests dispersed.

Many people did not even stay overnight, but left by boat overnight.

The whole Jiujiang City seemed a little quiet.

Perhaps in the eyes of many people, Su Yi is already on the verge of collapse.

Tonight's bustle is the last noise, and everyone has come to fulfill his last dignity.

It can be regarded as a decent ending to his miraculous career.

During the entire banquet, no one talked about the big things he was going to do in front of Su Yi, not even mentioning it at all.

But it was this lack of mention that reflected their inner thoughts.

At this time, there were still densely packed boats on the river, swimming up and down.

Some ships left, but more ships still came carrying a steady stream of supplies.

Hundreds of miles away, the small steamer that Basiali was riding was rushing towards Jiujiang City. Looking at both sides of the Yangtze River, he couldn't sleep at night.

Farther away, another ship, flying the flag of the British Empire, appeared alone on the sea surface of Dagukou, Tianjin.

"Dang-dang-dang-dang!" The Dakukou Fort suddenly remembered the shrill bells.

This was the last emissary from the British.

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In the bridal chamber, Shen Baoer sat there quietly.

Wearing pink Jifu.

Bai Feifei persuaded her that Su Yi is the biggest here, so don't be afraid of going beyond the rules of etiquette.

Just wear a bright red Jifu to avoid any regrets. When Ying Qingqing came in, she was wearing a bright red Jifu.

But Shen Baoer said that she should wear pink, lest someone catches her mistakes and impeach her.

Because I am my wife, I can wear red.

At this time, she waited quietly in the bridal chamber for more than an hour, but she could not feel the passage of time.

Because my thoughts are so complicated that I can't sort them out clearly.

She wanted to recall every bit of the past, but found that there were no pictures, just chaos.

Su Yi walked in,

He stepped forward and gently lifted his hijab, revealing Shen Baoer's picturesque face.

This face probably best suits the aesthetics of scholars in the world.

Beautiful and graceful.

Shen Baoer raised his beautiful eyes and looked at Su Yi.

Both of them had extremely complicated emotions.

Unexpectedly, I went round and round and came back again.

According to Shen Baoer's personal will, even if she is alone for the rest of her life, she will never marry again.

This not only conforms to my own thoughts, but also fulfills my father's reputation.

But... nature plays tricks on people.

Su Yi said softly: "Bao'er, have you been wronged?"

Shen Baoer shook his head and said, "No, I'm not wronged either."

Then, she said softly: "There are some things I want to say clearly, is that okay?"

Su Yi said: "Of course."

Shen Baoer said: "That day, my grandfather went to your house to break off the engagement. I didn't feel sad, nor did I feel happy."

"Afterwards, Zhang Yuzhao and I entered into a marriage contract. I was not sad, nor happy, or...a little bit happy. Because he was famous all over the world at that time, and he was more in line with the imagination of us Han women."

"Then he died and I was devastated."

"But from beginning to end, I couldn't help it."

Having said this, Shen Baoer was silent for a moment.

At that time, Chongen acted as a matchmaker and asked Shen Baoer to marry Su Ye. She had no right to choose, although she was indeed asked to look at Su Ye and asked her opinion.

However, she could only say yes at that time.

Of course, she did feel good about it at the time because Su Yi was very good-looking.

But as she grew up, she knew that Su Yi was a loser, but she couldn't resist the marriage and had no intention of breaking off the engagement. Although she felt regretful in her heart, this husband was completely different from the one in her fantasy.

Because a woman like her has an outline of her future husband.

Although Su Yi didn't meet the requirements at the time, she didn't think it was a bad thing.

When her grandfather went to Su Yi's house to actually break off the engagement, she silently accepted it.

Later, she and Zhang Yuzhao were engaged.

Some time ago, she was asked to be Su Yi's concubine.

Everyone asked for her opinion.

But... they didn't give her the right to choose.

During the whole process, she was like duckweed, drifting with the tide.

Shen Baoer was silent for a moment and said: "Until now, I can't help myself."

"This sounds unfortunate, but it's nothing special. Most women are like this."

"But, there is something I want to say to you."

"My heart is full of excitement at this moment, and it's not the kind of innocent and unknown excitement, it's the excitement that I can't hide even after I become a mature governor."

Her eyes looking at Su Yi were a little more agile.

"I don't dare to say that I have feelings for Zhang Yuzhao, and I don't dare to say that I have feelings for Brother Su Yi." Shen Baoer said: "I am no longer young and ignorant. I know that I can only have feelings for the people and things I own, so as not to torture myself and harm myself. Someone else."

"But I can't deceive myself. At least at this moment, I am excited, happy, guilty, and a little bit uneasy. I feel that my moral character is full of flaws, I feel that I have no shame, I have forgotten the old person, and I am looking forward to the new person."

"But after so much experience, I have grown up. At least in my heart, I have transcended the distinction between Manchu and Chinese. I probably admire you more than my father for the things you have done."

"If I put aside my previous grievances and use a more pure mind, I think... I admire people like Brother."

"I used to be full of prejudice against my brother, and you must be the same towards me."

"I have grown to admire you now, so please treat me well in the future, okay?"

Shen Baoer tried hard to organize his words and express what was in his heart, but then he was full of uneasiness and didn't know whether he had performed well.

Su Yi looked at her, nodded and said, "Okay."

Then, he gently pinched her chin and raised her face slightly.

"I've never looked at it carefully before, but today I really looked at it and found it really beautiful." Su Yi said softly, "Bao'er is really just like the girl in the book."

Shen Baoer said: "That's probably because I read too many books and imitated too much, so I became like that. In fact, I'm a bit dull, but I'm not as good at reading as Sister Qingqing."

Su Yi said: "Qingqing is amazing, a talented woman, I am far inferior, and you are also amazing."

This was not a polite statement.

Qingqing is a talented woman with a very pure, rich and romantic spiritual world.

And Shen Baoer has a cold wisdom, especially about politics and human relations.

"I hope I won't be worthless in front of my husband in the future." Shen Baoer said softly.

Su Yi kissed her gently.

She responded awkwardly.

Gently take off the pink Jifu.

The beauty is graceful and graceful.

Like willows.

Shen Baoer said: "Husband, I am still flawless, please have mercy on me!"

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Note: This is the first update. I worked on typing all night long in the middle of the night, and I was exhausted. So this chapter is a little short, sorry.

Can I still ask for a monthly pass? Thank you everyone. I'll see you tonight. I'm going to bed.

(End of this chapter)