Tuqing: My first love was Cixi

Chapter 170 Another slap in the face! Please come out of Su Yi!

After escaping far away from Guangzhou, He Guiqing gradually calmed down.

The mind that was in chaos due to fear also became sober.

He felt that he had escaped well.

He thought that after making some concessions as requested by the emperor, the British would still agree.

But now it is obviously impossible. The British have a huge appetite.

As far as those conditions are concerned, no matter who signs it, he is a traitor and will definitely not end well.

The key point is that Emperor Xianfeng made very vague remarks when he left Beijing, saying that some compromises could be made on the conditions required by the British.

How many compromises are there?

Don't sign it now. The British retreated and were happy for a while.

Later, he felt that he had suffered too much, and the government and the public scolded him, and the emperor wanted to push him out as a scapegoat.

Therefore, I cannot sign this appointment under any circumstances.

Whoever likes to sign, will sign.

He Guiqing in history was also so smooth.

After Guangzhou was captured, the envoys from the four countries also went to Shanghai to find He Guiqing first. As a result, He Guiqing said, it has nothing to do with me, I don't care about this, you can either go back to Guangdong, or go to whoever you like, so the warships of the four countries went north to Dagokou to find the emperor.

At this time, He Guiqing came to Guangzhou after being named by Sushun, but the result was the same as in history.

Next, He Guiqing thought about how to get out of this right and wrong.

Now that the negotiation has failed, I must give an explanation to the emperor when I go back.

After thinking about it, I can only use the bitter trick.

So, he called for his confidants and said, "Come, come and beat me. Use a bamboo whip to whip me."

The subordinates quickly knelt down and said: "I don't dare to do this in a humble position, I don't dare in a humble position."

"I'll hit you when I tell you to, hit me quickly and hit me hard."

Then, He Guiqing took off his shirt.

The subordinates were trembling, picked up the bamboo braid, and whipped it on him.

"You haven't eaten, so focus on beating!"

So, his men beat him hard.

Just a moment later, He Guiqing's body was covered with scars.

Of course the subordinate knew what his lord was planning, and he quickly said: "Sir, if it's fake, it's fake. If the emperor sends someone to ask the British, wouldn't it be exposed?"

The staff next to him smiled disdainfully.

Show your ass.

First of all, it is enough to hide this matter from the emperor.

Secondly, even if the British deny it, will the emperor believe it?

Next, the staff wanted to find a doctor to treat He Guiqing's injuries, but He Guiqing refused. Then he lay on the soft bed and took a boat to the north.

A few days later, He Guiqing landed at Tianjin Port.

After hearing about it, Tan Tingxiang, the governor of Zhili, immediately came to greet him. (Former Governor-General of Zhili Province, Guiliang, was promoted to Dongge University Bachelor and concurrently served as the Mongolian Commander-in-Chief of Zhenglan Banner)

"How's it going? How's it going?" He asked directly after seeing He Guiqing.

Apart from the emperor, the Governor of Zhili must be the only one who cares about the success of He Guiqing's negotiations.

Because according to the general rules, as long as the negotiation fails, the foreigners will attack Dagongou aggressively.

As for Dagukou, as well as Tianjin, they belong to the defense of him, the governor-general of Zhili.

He Guiqing sighed: "Brother Zhuya, prepare for war."

As soon as these words came out, Tan Tingxiang was immediately frightened.

Ready for battle?

How do you want me to prepare for war?

The tens of thousands of troops in Guangzhou were all lost in less than a day.

How do I prepare for war?

Suddenly, the Zhili Governor suddenly felt that a disaster was imminent, and he really regretted why he wanted to seek this position.

In the past, the Governor of Zhili was the most respected governor in the world, but now it seems that he is a complete pit of fire.

Next, He Guiqing rushed to Beijing.

He had to hurry. If it was any later, the wounds on his body would be healed.

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During these days of court meetings, the topics were the same every day.

How to make the foreign barbarians retreat.

But after many discussions, there was no result.

The emperor was eagerly awaiting He Guiqing.

After going for so long, there should be a result.

Therefore, the emperor was difficult to serve. He was always anxious about everything and had no patience at all.

Little did they know that it is normal for negotiations at this level to last for several months and half a year, with back-and-forth tug-of-war, or even a year or two.

Su Yi's negotiations with the British consortium were considered fast and lasted for two full months.

Therefore, the treaties signed between the Qing court and foreigners during this period often pointed to the same result.

There was no see-sawing or much haggling. After being intimidated, I quickly signed the contract with my eyes closed.

After signing, you regret it, so you don't implement it, or you regret it.

In the past few days, the emperor had been having trouble eating and sleeping.

Almost three times a day.

Is He Guiqing back?

Does He Guiqing have a memorial to hand over?

Any news from Guangzhou?

On this day, in Sanxi Hall, he picked up a book and couldn't read it.

"Your Majesty, He Guiqing is here." Zeng Lu, the eunuch outside, said.

The emperor said: "Quick, let him in."

A moment later, the travel-worn He Guiqing rushed in, knelt down towards Xianfeng from a long distance away and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I almost missed your chance to see the Emperor!"

Then he knelt on the ground and cried loudly.

For a moment, the emperor's heart trembled.

This, this, this was not agreed upon?

The emperor couldn't help but feel a little cold in his hands, and said: "What's going on? Tell me, has the negotiation been concluded?"

He Guiqing said: "Your Majesty, I don't dare to talk about the foreign ambitions of foreign barbarians, and I can't talk about it."

The emperor asked: "What do foreigners want?"

He Guiqing said: "Foreigners want to open twelve new trading port cities, foreigners want the Yangtze River waterway, foreigners want to have free entry and exit, trade and business, and missionary rights throughout the country."

The emperor didn't say it out loud, but he felt that...these conditions seemed...not completely unacceptable.

"Foreigners want to take over the tax customs in these cities."

This, there seems to be nothing wrong with this. After the foreigners took control of the Shanghai customs, the court's income increased.

"Foreigners want to fully open up the opium trade, and goods from the other four countries are exempt from customs duty. If they are sold domestically, they will only be taxed at 2.5%."

The emperor also felt that this... these were nothing.

"The foreigners have to pay compensation of 20 million taels of silver."

"Foreigners want to build an embassy in the capital, foreigners want to go to Beijing to preach, and foreigners want to send troops into the capital in the name of protecting the embassy."

He Guiqing knew the emperor well, so he put the two items that most irritated the emperor at the end.

For a moment, the emperor almost jumped up.

How can this be?

The emperor felt uneasy at the thought of the foreign troops in the capital.

This is absolutely unacceptable.

Anyone who dares to agree is being treasonous.

"It's too much to bully others, it's too much to bully others." The emperor said angrily: "The foreigners are indeed prodigal and ambitious and want to overthrow our Qing Dynasty."

Then, the emperor angrily said to He Guiqing: "Then why don't you talk about it? You're asking for a high price, and you can't just pay back the money, right?"

He Guiqing said: "Your Majesty, I think so too. So we talk every day, but the foreigners don't give in at all. So I thought of a way to leverage a small matter to negotiate and let them release Governor Ye Mingchen. This This matter is easy for them, and if they agree, it means that the attitude of the foreigners has relaxed."

The emperor said: "Well, this is a good idea."

He Guiqing said: "But...I went to see Governor Ye Mingchen the night before. He was still fine. When I proposed to release Governor Ye the next day, Governor Ye died. He died..."

Ye Mingchen is dead? !

The emperor was stunned when he heard the news.

Moreover, his instinctive reaction was that the British killed Ye Mingchen.

"They said he committed suicide, but I could see clearly that the marks on his neck were clearly visible. It was obvious that he was strangled from behind."

The emperor felt even more horrified. The frontier officials of the Qing Dynasty were killed as soon as they said they would be killed?

Ye Mingchen most likely committed suicide, but in He Guiqing's mouth, it sounded like he was killed by the British. Otherwise, he would die sooner or later, but He Guiqing died when he asked the British to release him.

Obviously the British want to scare the monkeys.

He Guiqing continued: "I was angry at that time and angrily said that the foreign barbarians were inferior to animals. The two countries were at war and they did not kill the envoys. They became crazy and killed my minister."

"My blood was rising at that time, so I ignored him and scolded the foreign barbarians. As a result, I had a conflict with the foreign barbarians."

"Then, the foreign barbarians also used force against the ministers."

"He even wants to force me to sign this treaty that is humiliating and humiliating the country and keeps issuing fatal threats."

"I thought that if I stayed in Guangzhou any longer, if they really tied me up and signed my name and stamped my name, I would be a sinner forever, so I found an opportunity to escape from Guangzhou."

"Your Majesty, I am guilty and incompetent!"

He Guiqing kept kowtowing, his movements seemed clumsy.

Wang Chenggui, the eunuch in charge next to him, said, "Hey, Mr. He, what's wrong with you? Are you so unwell? Are you injured?"

This sentence is worth eight thousand taels of silver.

Only then did the emperor pay attention: "What's wrong? Are you injured?"

He Guiqing said: "Your Majesty, I am incompetent and guilty. Even if my body is broken to pieces, I cannot escape the blame."

The emperor said: "Let me see."

He Guiqing cried: "Your Majesty, please stop reading."

The emperor said: "Someone came and took off his clothes."

Eunuch Wang Chenggui stepped forward and took off He Guiqing's clothes, immediately revealing his scarred body.

His whole body was bruised and purple, with whip marks all over his body, which was shocking.

The emperor hissed: "The two countries are at war, and they don't kill the envoys. The foreigners are so heartless and crazy. It is really the behavior of beasts."

Next, the emperor asked: "Now that the negotiations have collapsed, what do you think will happen to the foreigners?"

At this time, He Guiqing couldn't help complaining that the emperor was really cold.

I am the Governor of Liangjiang, a top-level feudal state, and when I was beaten like this, you didn’t offer any words of comfort. You just scolded the foreigners, and then immediately asked the foreigners what they would do? He only focused on whether the foreigners would invade the north.

He Guiqing said: "The foreign barbarians keep saying that they want to gather the fleets of the four countries to go north and march to the entrance of Dagu to force the emperor to agree."

The emperor suddenly felt dizzy.

This...this must never happen.

Then...what should we do?

Then, the emperor said: "Go, call Sushun and Duanhua over."

"Call Guiliang and Seng Gelinqin."

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Half an hour or so later.

All the emperor's favorite ministers have arrived.

After looking at He Guiqing, the emperor said: "Put it on."

His tone was a bit disgusting, as he thought He Guiqing was an eyesore.

He Guiqing put it on, feeling a little ashamed in his heart, but he also breathed a sigh of relief. This test was over.

The emperor said: "He Guiqing, please repeat the whole process."

So, He Guiqing recounted it again, describing the whole process in a thrilling way.

The dozen or so ministers in the palace also changed their expressions upon hearing this.

The emperor said: "My ministers, what should we do next? Tell us."

Prince Horqin Seng Gelinqin said: "Your Majesty, fight! There is nothing else but fight!"

"I don't believe it. This foreign barbarian has three heads and six arms? We have also renovated the Dagonkou Fort. It took about a year to replace all the cannons with new ones. I am willing to lead the army to fight the foreign barbarian army."

Hearing Seng Gelinqin's answer, the emperor was very pleased.

At the critical moment, at least one person can stand up.

However, he didn't want to fight.

I don’t want to fight at all.

He was afraid when he thought of Yang Yi's achievements.

More than ten years ago, and not long ago in the Battle of Guangzhou, the foreigners were so overwhelming that the Qing army was like paper in front of them.

We can talk, but we still have to talk.

No matter what, let the foreigners retreat first.

But now the key is who to send to talk?

Who can talk about success?

Ever since, the whole audience fell into silence.

They all looked at their noses with their eyes and their minds with their noses.

What He Guiqing just said may be exaggerated, but it is a fact that Ye Mingchen is dead.

Regardless of whether Ye Mingchen committed suicide or was killed by the British, this negotiation was very dangerous. I didn't expect He Guiqing to come back in such a mess, scarred and embarrassed.

He was afraid that the emperor would ask him to go by name.

At this time, Sushun knew very well.

The emperor remembered that person.

Because he is the only one who has truly created diplomatic miracles.

Now the emperor and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty finally understood that Su Yi was really awesome when he asked the British to withdraw their troops unconditionally last time.

Although I don’t know how it was done, it was indeed the greatest victory since the Qing Dynasty and foreign barbarian diplomacy, and a real miracle.

Later, Ye Mingchen reported victory again and again, which was pure nonsense and completely fooled the court. As a result, the foreigners were angered and sent troops directly. He also killed himself.

The emperor hated Su Yi at this time.

And he keeps saying, can’t the Qing Dynasty leave you?

Do you think I will compromise with you?

Do you think that if the foreigners come over, I need to beg you, Su Yi?

These words were spoken by the emperor himself, and many people heard them.

It has only been a few days, and it is absolutely impossible for you to make the emperor spit in his face and commit suicide.

Sushun understood the emperor's thoughts instantly.

The emperor himself did not take the initiative to mention Su Yi's name, but he hoped that someone would wake him up.

Let Su Yi take the initiative to ask for diplomacy.

Let him submit a memorial himself, asking the emperor to allow him to negotiate with foreign barbarians on behalf of the Qing Dynasty.

Then, the emperor pretended not to agree.

Then, the officials tried their best to persuade her, Your Majesty, please give Su Yi another chance.

Mr. Su Yi, even if he is wrong, we must uphold the intention of treating diseases and saving people. Let him be punished and make meritorious deeds.

Then, the emperor reluctantly asked Su Yi to go to Guangzhou for negotiations on behalf of the Qing court again.

However, the process needs to be quick.

According to the process, this will take at least two months, but now the military situation is so fierce that we cannot delay any longer, otherwise the foreign and foreign fleets will really hit the mouth of Dagu.

Therefore, the entire process needs to be compressed.

Therefore, Sushun, who knows the Sacred Heart best, said: "Your Majesty, I do have an idea. Since Su Yi had warned before that Ye Mingchen's constant irritation of the foreign barbarians might lead to war, it shows that he still has a certain grasp on the foreign barbarians. . Now he has made a mistake, but after all, he is still young, so I feel that we still need to give him a chance to make meritorious deeds."

The emperor couldn't help but glance at Sushun.

Then, the emperor said in a cold voice: "No, the great Qing Dynasty, the Gonggun princes, can't they find a talented person, is it only Su Yi? It's really ridiculous, anyone can go, but this is the one no."

Next, under the guidance of Sushun.

The ministers present all interceded for Su Yi, thinking that Su Yi was young and had made meritorious deeds in the past, so that Su Yi could be punished and make meritorious deeds.

However, the emperor still refused.

And at the end, he said bluntly: "This matter does not need to be discussed further."

"I'm tired!"

Then, the emperor waved his hand and left directly.

Sushun led the people out of Yangxin Hall.

"Don't even leave, go to the military aircraft office and discuss it!"

Then, a dozen ministers went to the military aircraft office.

Sushun said: "Master Duhan, do you have anything to say?"

Du Han said: "The emperor does not allow it, but the matter has to be done. Su Yi has indeed achieved results in negotiations with the British, and he is indeed the most suitable right now."

Someone else said: "But the emperor doesn't agree. What can I do?"

Du Han said: "If the emperor doesn't agree with the treatment of diseases and saving people, then we won't do the errand? Send someone to Jiujiang and ask Su Yi to write a memorial. It should be more profound and ask him to recommend himself and share the country's worries. Then we will go to court more Please ask the emperor several times."

"That's all it can do."

Sushun said: "Then who is going to Jiujiang? Let Su Yi recommend himself and make meritorious deeds?"

The whole place was silent, no one answered.

Suddenly, everyone in the audience turned to Kuang Yuan.

As an imperial envoy, you Kuangyuan have been to Jiujiang twice and dealt with Su Yi several times.

Kuang Yuan suddenly trembled, "I won't go, I won't go."

Although he said it nicely, he was going to make Su Yi guilty and make meritorious service, so he recommended himself.

But in fact, he just went to beg Su Yi to let him come out of the mountain.

Not long ago, he had openly reprimanded Su Yi using the emperor's decree, and had taken away his military power.

The two of us have a grudge. Are you asking me to go to Jiujiang now?

Want me to beg Su Yi?

Absolutely not.

Suddenly, Kuang Yuan said: "I have reprimanded Su Yi before, and I reprimanded him in front of Jiangxi officials, so if you let me go, I'm afraid it will be counterproductive."

When everyone heard it, they immediately felt it made sense.

Du Han said: "It is better to let Ruilin or Chongen go."

When everyone heard it, they thought it made sense.

At the critical moment, Mr. Duhan's brain is smart.

Of these two people, one was Su Yi's father-in-law, and the other was a half-supporter.

If either of them goes, Su Yi can only agree, so that everyone can avoid going to Jiujiang to suffer.

But then there is another question, who will persuade Ruilin and who will persuade Chongen?

Some time ago, there was a lot of crowding against Chong En and Ruilin, and now both of them claim to be sick at home.

Du Han said: "It's better to ask Prince Hui to come."

Yes, Prince Hui was once considered the patron of Chong En and Ruilin, but later they drifted apart, but after all, he still had face, and Prince Hui Mianyu was still the emperor's uncle.

Sushun said to Duanhua: "Third brother, are you going to Prince Hui's Mansion?"

Duan Hua said: "It's done!"

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Next, Prince Zheng Duanhua went to Prince Hui's Mansion, where he was convinced and told a painful story about the affection of his ancestors, the difficulties of the country, the country, and so on.

Therefore, the emperor's uncle agreed to take action and went to Ruilin's house in person.

As a result, it was found that Ruilin looked sick and was lying in bed with a high fever and could not get up at all.

So, Prince Hui went to Chong'en Mansion again.

Chongen is much more straightforward.

Don't pretend to be sick, and don't bother to pretend to be sick.

"Sorry, there's nothing I can do." Chongen said bluntly.

Prince Hui said: "Chongen, this is the world of our ancestors. Don't you have no share in Chongen? Now you need to serve the country. You are resisting. How can you still have the grace of the past? Where is the strong and loyal Chongen before? Already?"

Chongen said bluntly: "Didn't I get chased away by you?"

"I have already resigned and stayed at home. I even resigned from my position as Acting Governor of Shandong."

"I just write every day, take care of my grandchildren, and take care of myself. I don't care about any state affairs."

Prince Hui was trembling with anger and suppressed his anger: "Chongen, if you don't think about yourself, why don't you think about your grandson?"

Chongen said: "I don't have this ability. My grandson's future will naturally be considered by his Amma. My incompetent Guo Luomafa can only make him read and write at most."

After saying that, Chongen began to hold the little baby, coaxing him and writing at the same time.

Prince Hui retreated angrily.

After Mianyu left, Qingqing came out and wanted to take her son away.

Chongen was reluctant to let go and said, "I'll hug you again and give it to you when you cry."

Then, he couldn't help but said angrily: "What did you do earlier? You were seizing the military power and scolding Su Yi. Didn't you expect today? Now that He Guiqing has ruined his errand, you know that Qiu is here? "

Chongen was talking and drawing at the same time.

The bamboo painting is really top-notch. The bamboo joints are full of backbone, and the bamboo leaves are like swords.

But the big baby grandson in his arms didn't like it and screamed.

In desperation, Chongen could only draw a big dog with a brush, which looked very naive.

The eldest grandson was happy now and giggled.

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At the military plane, everyone was helpless.

Originally, everyone didn't want to be offended or see Su Yi's face, so they encouraged Ruilin and Chong'en to be the imperial envoys to Jiujiang.

I never thought that people would not be fooled at all.

Therefore, if you should be angry, you should still be angry.

When you should ask for help, you still have to ask for help.

Sushun directly called him by name: "Kuang Yuan, you were the imperial envoy before, so you should go this time."

Last time, Kuang Yuan could not refuse.

Now that Sushun is called, you have to go.

If you don't go, you, the military aircraft officer, are learning to walk, and you will never think about becoming a full-time employee.

Kuang Yuan said: "Su Zhongtang, I'll go. But Su Yi and I had a bad fight before, I'm afraid..."

Sushun said: "Master He Guiqing, you did not complete your errand this time, so don't hide away. You go with Kuang Yuan."

He Guiqing had no choice but to agree!

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next day!

He Guiqing and Kuang Yuan, two senior officials, left the capital, headed for Tongzhou, and headed south along the canal.

First go to Yangzhou, and then change to a boat on the Yangtze River to Jiujiang.

After landing in Jiujiang!

The two people put on their official uniforms, took their guards, and headed towards Jiujiang City in a majestic manner.

The lineup this time is really big enough.

A quasi-military minister and a governor of Liangjiang.

Kuang Yuan said: "Master He, although we are here to invite Su Yi to come out this time, we are also here to help him and give him a chance to make meritorious deeds, so don't lower your posture too low."

"If we pretend to beg for help, I'm afraid Su Yi will be unreasonable and unforgiving, and will become even more arrogant."

He Guiqing nodded in agreement.

That's what's going on now. The Emperor is determined not to use you, Su Yi, and will completely ignore you.

We are here to help you make meritorious deeds and help you secure your future.

So, don’t be ignorant.

He Guiqing said: "Of course, don't be too tough. Young people should accept soft things rather than hard words. Don't let the talks really break down and we will sit on the wax."

Kuang Yuan said: "Yes, so we need to use both soft and hard tactics."

Then, Kuang Yuan said: "I've never had a good attitude towards Su Yi, so I just put on a cold face. Mr. He and Su Yi seem to have some friendship, so how about you play the hot face?"

He Guiqing frowned, you must have been waiting here for a long time.

Okay, okay!

Who made me unlucky enough to do this?

Next, the two people practiced what to say together.

How to use soft and hard tactics, how to use coercion and inducement.

In this way, the two men led a guard of hundreds of people, held the flag of a first-class official, beat gongs and drums, and majestically arrived at the Jiujiang Magistrate's Yamen.

When they arrived outside the Jiujiang magistrate's office, the two officials did not get off the sedan chair.

Because the two of them were on official business, they had to wait for Su Yi to lead all the officials and go out to greet them in person.

The Minister of Military Aircraft was learning to walk. Kuang Yuan, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and his staff came forward and said loudly: "Master Kuang, the Minister of Military Aircraft, has arrived. Why don't you go in immediately to report that you, Master Su, can lead the staff to greet you?"

The staff of Governor He Guiqing of Liangjiang came forward and said: "The Governor of Liangjiang, His Excellency He Guiqing, has arrived. You will go in immediately to report and let Mr. Su come to greet you!"

Then, the two adults stayed in the official sedan, waiting for Su Yi to bring someone to greet them respectfully.

Several hundred guardsmen were arranged neatly.

Signs of silence and avoidance are set up on all sides.

No one is allowed to approach the official sedan.

Time passed minute by minute.

Su Yi still didn't bring anyone out to greet him, and Kuang Yuan and He Guiqing suddenly became impatient with the wait.

After a while!

Li Qi came out, bowed and said: "To inform you two adults, my master is busy with official duties and has no time to see you two adults."

"Two adults, please come back!"

For a moment, Kuang Yuan and He Guiqing seemed like they couldn't believe their ears.

Su Yi is missing?

Su Yi gave us a hard time?

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