Tuqing: My first love was Cixi

Chapter 236 Success! Force the Queen Mother into the palace! Bleeding!
Prince Albert looked at Basiali for a long time, and looked at him as if he was a little uncomfortable.

"Baxiali, you have invested too much emotion in Su Yi's career."

Basia Li was slightly startled.

Is that right?

It seems that this is really the case.

Although he is British, he came to Hong Kong to seek refuge with his relatives due to poverty in his youth. It can be said that his most critical growth career was in China. Although he is now a British knight and British official.

However, his career is in China.

Whether it was the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone or Su Yi's other undertakings, he seemed to have invested too much emotion in them.

Prince Albert said: "Do you know why Su Yi insists on clinging to the Yangtze River and its inland waterway rights?"

Basharli said: "Because this is his long-term political position, the core foundation of his alliance of seven southern provinces is to protect the Yangtze River waterway. If he cannot protect the Yangtze River waterway, he will not be able to explain to the subjects of the Qing Dynasty."

Prince Albert said: "No, it's more than that. He is thinking about it later."

Bashar said politely: "Then the honeymoon period that our two countries have just begun will be ruined directly, and all the development situations will be ruined."

Of course, it was the British interests that were at stake.

Basharli said: "I am very, very determined. Once I set a route, I will almost never change it."

Prince Albert said: "Yes, this is completely the worst outcome for Su Yi. He is desperately trying to prevent this worst outcome from happening, but if it does happen, he...may also accept it."

Ba Xiali said silently: "Then... what should we do?"

Prince Albert said: "In that case, the Qing Dynasty is destined to fall into disintegration in an instant, and we Western countries will definitely not miss this opportunity. We will definitely take the opportunity to enter China and support various warlords. In this way, the whole of China will fall into the most turmoil. For more than ten years, Su Yi needs to use the most difficult and thorough method to regain the entire country bit by bit. "

"What is certain is that according to Su Yi's long-term plan, if successful, it will indeed help us directly to eliminate the huge threat of Russia, and indirectly help us to suppress the challenger to the order of the United States."

Basharli said: "Never. He has not issued a single threat of war, but has repeatedly emphasized peace and cooperation."

Basharli said: "So, in a sense, he is threatening our British Empire?"

"This strategic continuity is very, very important to the British Empire."

Prince Albert asked: "What do you think of Su Yi's strategic direction?"

"So from Su Yi's point of view, it is absolutely impossible to give up the Yangtze River navigation rights."

Ba Xiali suddenly said: "Your Highness, do you think Su Yi is too wise as the leader of a big country? Will it pose a huge threat to the British Empire in the future?"

Prince Albert asked: "Has he ever said that the Yangtze River waterway must be defended, even at the cost of war?"

Ba Xiali fell into silence again and said: "Now, the United States, France, and Russia can't wait to enter the Yangtze River Channel. And Su Yi obviously won't compromise. Is a war really going to break out?"

Su Yi will still develop the entire economic zone according to the original trajectory, but will lose most of the overseas markets.

"The Jiujiang Economic Pilot Zone is just the beginning. Next, he will gradually open up cities along the Yangtze River and continue to develop various industries." Prince Albert said: "When he feels that his navy has reached a certain level, he will also start Vigorously develop coastal cities.”

Prince Albert said: "It should be like this."

Ba Xiali said: "Then according to your inference, Prince, our countries are determined to attack the Yangtze River, and he will prepare for the worst?"

Ba Xiali was silent for a while and said: "Because the Qing Dynasty does not have a navy, it cannot protect these economic zones at critical moments."

Prince Albert asked: "Why did Su Yi place the economic pilot zone in Jiujiang instead of Shanghai or Hangzhou?"

"He is willing to share the huge benefits of the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone, but he wants to take the initiative. Once the Yangtze River waterway is opened, our navy can enter the Yangtze River at critical moments to block or even attack his industries."

"It's just that if a war breaks out on the Yangtze River, his position in the center will be shaky."

Ba Xia said politely: "In this way, the development of the entire Qing Dynasty will be delayed for at least twenty years."

Ba Xiali said: "So in the final analysis, supporting the Qing Dynasty still has more benefits than disadvantages for the British Empire, right?"

That worst-case scenario, Ba Xiali shook his head desperately after thinking about it.

"He didn't say it, and he had no intention of doing so." Prince Albert said, "But he drew a bottom line."

Prince Albert said: "No, now he is very harmonious with the central government of the Qing Dynasty. That is because it is in the best interest of him and the Qing Dynasty. And once a war breaks out on the Yangtze River, he will adopt a high-pressure policy and force the entire Qing court to unite under "

Prince Albert thought for a while and said: "Perhaps China will indeed become a hegemonic threat to the British Empire in the future, but that is also a very distant future. We have bigger enemies and competitors now."

"But the moment he made the decision to use the airship to snatch away the Queen Mother and the young emperor, he had already prepared for the worst when he made the risky decision."

Prince Albert said: "Yes."

Ba Xiali thought for a while and said: "He immediately led his army back to Jiujiang, prepared for the worst, and used the most violent means to seize the entire Qing Kingdom bit by bit."

Prince Albert said: "Then let's assume that an accident happened to the Queen Mother and the little emperor at that time. What would he do?"

Prince Albert said: "I have read the letter you wrote to me, which completely described the entire process of his entry into the center. He has an extremely firm will, but there is also a strong adventurist element in his bones. For example, he used The airship went to the Chengde Palace and snatched away the Queen Mother and the Young Emperor. Although the probability of an accident is very low, and although the probability of the Queen Mother and the Young Emperor being accidentally shot is very low, do you think there is such a chance? "

Basia said politely: "Yes."

Prince Albert said: "Yes, this is also the most important. In other words, for him, forming an alliance with the British Empire, relying on the British Empire's hegemony system, and entering the main world order is a firm and long-term strategic line. As long as It won’t change for a long time while he’s in office.”

Prince Albert said: "Yes."

"Yes." Prince Albert said: "However, he also wanted to enjoy the convenience of water transportation, so he took the next step and placed the economic experimental zone in Jiujiang."

In that case, the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone, which had just reaped the fruits of victory, would be ruined.

"In the future?" Basia said politely, "What do you mean?"

Ba Xiali said: "So, we want to carry out controlled development of the Qing Dynasty, right?"

Prince Albert said: "Yes."

Then, he laughed at himself and said, "However, this Duke Su Yi seems to know what we want more clearly than we do, and he took the initiative to hand over a lot of benefits."

"So, he was a generous ruler and a stubborn and difficult political opponent."

Ba Xiali said: "Then shall we agree to his request?"

Prince Albert said: "It is impossible to directly give up the right to exercise the Yangtze River waterway, but we can sign a supplementary agreement to delay entry into the Yangtze River waterway for five years."

Sir Basxali didn't say anything because he didn't know whether Su Yi would be satisfied with the result.

"He will be satisfied." Prince Albert said: "Actually, this is his bottom line."

Sir Basile said: "France will definitely follow our foreign policy, but what if the United States and Russia insist on entering the Yangtze River waterway?"

Prince Albert said: "You want us to put pressure on Russia and the United States?"

"No, I don't mean that." Sir Basari said: "We in the British Empire have no such obligation. After all, we are not the nanny of the Qing Dynasty."

Even if Basiali thinks so, he can't say it out loud.

Prince Albert said: "Our British and French fleets are the absolute main force. After we withdraw, if the United States and Russia want to continue to invade the Yangtze River Channel and start a war, then let them go."

"Of course, it's not enough for you to convince me. The key is the Prime Minister and Congress."

Sir Basari said: "Do you think the Prime Minister and Parliament will agree?"

Prince Albert said: "I will go and talk to the Prime Minister, but Congress... there is a high probability that it will agree."

The purchase of 40 million taels of silver in exchange for a five-year delay in entering the Yangtze River Channel would be considered an extremely cost-effective deal for everyone in the British Empire.

These members of Congress are the most selfish group of people.

Almost that evening, Prince Albert took the initiative to interview the Prime Minister.

The two talked for a long time.

However, there is very little content about the Yangtze River waterway, and a lot of talk is about the diplomatic routes of the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty.

Or to put it more directly, should we support the Qing Dynasty?
Will the Qing Congress become a hegemonic threat to the British Empire in the future?

How to support, suppress, and control the Qing Dynasty at the same time, etc.

The conversation ended at about three in the morning.

In the shortest possible time, Congress voted on the bill.

Do you agree to suspend the Qing Dynasty's right to travel on the Yangtze River waterway for five years in exchange for the Qing Dynasty purchasing 40 million taels of related ships, weapons, equipment, personnel costs, etc. from the British Empire in the next eight years?

Then Congress passed it almost overwhelmingly.

For these congressmen, where is the Yangtze River? What is the use of the Yangtze River waterway?

Temporarily deferring for five years in exchange for purchasing forty million taels of silver. Would you be a fool not to do this business?
This is about 10 million pounds. How many people can make a fortune? How many jobs can it bring?
And in the eyes of many people, isn't helping the Qing Dynasty develop a navy the best opportunity for penetration?

This time, Bashir received a very complete order.

Not only the British royal family, but also the signatures of the Prime Minister and Parliament.

This great event was finally successful.

Next, without any delay, Ba Xiali left London as quickly as possible and boarded the warship returning to Shanghai.

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1862 3 Month 28 Day.

Jiujiang Iron and Steel Plant was officially completed and put into operation.

Countless people were enthusiastic about it.

After four or five years of construction and an unknown amount of money spent, this steel plant was finally completed.

It was a full thirty-one years earlier than Zhang Zhidong's Hanyang Iron Works, and its scale was more than 50% larger. The investment amount was only less than 70% of that of Hanyang Iron Works.

The moment she saw the molten steel pouring down, even Su Yi was filled with emotions.

Steel plants are a symbol of industrialization.

Other factories in the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone have more gimmicks and are more profitable, but this steel factory is what he values ​​most.

And once put into production, rickshaws and bicycles will no longer need to import steel from thousands of miles away.

Many people were shocked when they saw Su Yi's design production capacity of the steel plant. After it is fully put into operation in the future, the total annual steel production will exceed 25 tons.

Isn’t this production capacity too big? I’m afraid it won’t be able to digest it all.

Only Su Yi knew that once industrialization started, this little production capacity would be nothing. It would not be enough.

In the future, manufacturing bureaus, shipyards, and iron furnaces will all be large consumers of steel.

Where does this little production capacity come from?

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The next day, Su Yi went to Nanchang.

Hu Linyi is seriously ill and his time is running out.

And he has lived more than half a year longer than in history.

Seeing Su Yi come in, Hu Linyi on the hospital bed struggled to salute Su Yi.

"No, no need." Su Yi sat down.

Hu Linyi looked at Su Yi for a long time, and for a moment he didn't know where to start.

"I can't help Mr. Hu." Su Yi said.

Su Yi has been suppressing Hu Linyi all these years, preventing him from getting promoted.

The original governor of Jiangxi was snatched away by Su Yi, and after Su Yi stepped down, Shen Baozhen took over.

Li Xubin of the Hunan Army came later and became the governor of Anhui. Li Hongzhang, who was not even a Hunan Army, became the governor of Jiangsu. Only Hu Linyi, who was once the second-in-command of the Hunan Army, is still the chief envoy of Jiangxi.

Because the Hunan Army needs a senior officer in Nanchang to occupy all the territory except Jiujiang.

Now Su Yi jumped into the center, while Hu Linyi was still trapped in Nanchang.

"Nothing." Hu Linyi said, "But Mr. Su, this should be the last time we meet. Can I ask you something?"

Su Yi said: "Mr. Hu, please speak."

Hu Linyi said: "Even if there is something about the Hunan Army that makes Su Xiang unhappy, I still ask Su Xiang to show some kindness in the future."

Su Yi was silent for a while and said, "Okay."

Then, Hu Linyi asked: "Did Zeng Disheng go to the inauguration ceremony of Jiujiang Iron and Steel Plant?"

Su Yi shook his head and said, "No."

This move by Zeng Guofan can be considered very rude.

The reason was that the Zhengshitang had previously rebuked Zeng Guofan, saying that he had disobeyed the will of the court and privately stopped the Anqing battle, and ordered him to continue the attack on Anqing.

Historically, the Hunan Army had already captured Anqing at this time.

But the last time Su Yi led his army north and the center was in crisis of splitting, Zeng Guofan stopped the Battle of Anqing and has not resumed it until now.

Moreover, during this period, the transactions between him and foreigners were increasing day by day, and the speed of military expansion was faster than before.

"Alas!" Hu Linyi sighed.

Su Yi said: "You don't have to think too much, Mr. Hu. Although you have always been a member of the Hunan Army, at the critical moment, you are you and Zeng Guofan is Zeng Guofan."

Hu Linyi said: "Xiang Su."

Su Yi said: "You tell me."

Hu Linyi said: "How about I make another more specific request to you before I die?"

Su Yi said: "Okay."

Hu Linyi said: "Will you go and talk to Zeng Guofan?"

Su Yi said: "Actually, I have been waiting for him to come in Jiujiang."

Hu Linyi said: "I took the liberty."

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Su Yi finally went to Yangzhou.

Two people were riding on a Slender West Lake cruise ship and talking.

"Mr. Zeng, in the past year or two, Fa Ni has recruited a large number of Nian troops, and the number of troops has increased more and more." Su Yi said.

Zeng Guofan said: "So, I have been recruiting troops and purchasing weapons. However, it is financially difficult and somewhat unsustainable. Please ask the central government to allocate the military salary owed as soon as possible."

How much has your Hunan Army expanded?

There are hundreds of thousands of troops, right?
Not satisfied yet? Why don't you go to Anqing?
But Zeng Guofan's words immediately choked up the rest of his words.

Then, Su Yi asked: "What does Mr. Zeng think about the dismantling of the Eight Banners Army?"

Zeng Guofan said: "The Eight Banners Army is weak, which really disappoints the people of the world. But the Qing Dynasty used the Eight Banners to rule the world. The Eight Banners Army is the foundation of the country. It was abolished all of a sudden. It may be good for combat effectiveness and finance. But for people's hearts and politics, it is indeed It does far more harm than good and is too subversive.”

Ha ha.

It would not be strange at all if a bannerman said such a thing.

But you, a Han minister, say such things? Isn't it inappropriate?
Su Yi said: "In other words, Mr. Zeng is unwilling to report and agrees with the dismantling of the Eight Banners Army, right?"

Zeng Guofan said: "I need to think about it."

After a few words, they parted on bad terms.

Su Yi left Yangzhou.

Li Hongzhang came to see Zeng Guofan.

"Teacher, he is in the center right now. How about we fight against him like this?"

Zeng Guofan said: "What do you think?"

Li Hongzhang said: "Teacher, what do you think of this person's future?"

Zeng Guofan said: "This person's courage and methods are excellent, but he is too careless and cruel in doing things, and one day he will be counterattacked."

Li Hongzhang said: "However, from our perspective, we should support him in dismantling the Eight Banners Army, so that the situation can be completely detonated."

Zeng Guofan said: "It is one thing to agree in your heart, but it is another thing to express your agreement."

In addition, Zeng Guofan had a secret in his heart and never mentioned it to anyone.

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At this time, the situation in Beijing has become increasingly tense.

Although Su Yi and the Queen Mothers of the two palaces had discussed it, there could not be a public debate on the dismantling of the Eight Banners Army.

Even more, the court and local officials cannot be allowed to express their positions publicly.

Because at least at this time, this matter cannot be debated.

The Eight Banners Army is the foundation of the country. This is the current political correctness of the Qing court.

No one dares to deny this.

Even if knowledgeable people think that the benefits of dismantling the Eight Banners Army outweigh the disadvantages, who dares to say so?
Therefore, those who support it only dare to pretend to be dead.

However, this did not stop many officials from filing memorials.

At the beginning, the banner officials in Beijing made a memorial to firmly oppose Su Yi's new policy of abolishing the Eight Banners Army.

Later, the scope continued to expand, causing many local officials to file memorials one after another.

Therefore, more and more memorials enter the political hall every day.

They all opposed the dismantling of the Eight Banners Army.

The political hall is still completely suppressed.

Above the court, as long as an official wanted to discuss this matter, someone would immediately stop it.

In short, no discussion is allowed.

But over time, these memorials piled up like a mountain.

The two queen mothers also came under great pressure.

Countless banner officials all wanted a result that would have the Queen Mothers of the two palaces personally admit that they would never disband the Eight Banners Army.

Never mention this evil government again.

He also issued an order to reprimand Su Yi.

The empress dowagers of the two palaces were unwilling to disband the Eight Banners Army, but they had promised Su Yi that they would never publicly declare that they would not disband the Eight Banners Army.

Then, the American minister and the Russian minister came to Beijing.

Prime Minister Gui Liang reprimanded the Russian troops for illegally entering Heilongjiang and asked them to retreat immediately.

The Russian minister said that it was because Su Yi, the prime minister, was unwilling to implement the previous treaty, so when necessary, the Russians could only use force to solve the problem.

"The Queen Mother, Your Majesty the Emperor, we have assembled enough troops in Siberia. As long as the Russian Emperor gives an order, these troops can fight for the benefits our country deserves."

The American minister said: "The Queen Mother, Your Majesty the Emperor, our combined fleet is at the mouth of the Yangtze River. Su Yi's Yangtze River Fleet is arrogant and unreasonable and refuses to let us enter. Our patience is about to run out, and the war is getting closer and closer. Close."

The court officials were shocked, this... wasn't this just finished?

Why fight again?

Because most court officials were also immersed in the central struggle and ignored the outside world.

Unexpectedly, the United States and Russia directly issued war threats.

The Russian Minister said: "Your Majesty the Queen Mother and Emperor, if you want to stop the war, it is actually very simple. You only need to show sincerity."

Prince Gong said: "What sincerity?"

The Russian minister said: "Remove Su Yi as prime minister."

Suddenly, many officials in the imperial court were stunned.

Su Yi, the Prime Minister, has only been in the position for a few months. If he is dismissed, where will his face be?

However, the people of the world have great expectations for this new government and hope that they will achieve diplomatic victory.

But a few months have passed, and the diplomatic victory has not come, but will it lead to war again?

Yidao: "Your Majesty, be careful what you say. This is our internal affairs."

The Russian minister said: "Empress Dowager and Emperor, your country established this Prime Minister's Office, isn't it mainly to deal with our four countries? According to the treaty, the ministers of the four countries should have gone to Beijing to submit their credentials long ago. But I can say that you don't have to wait any longer. ”

"As long as Su Yi is not dismissed and a new Prime Minister is not replaced, we will never submit our credentials, and we will never recognize this Prime Minister's Office."

The American minister said: "In addition, I want to convey the common will of the four countries of Britain, France, the United States and Russia. Please immediately withdraw the fleet at the Yangtze River Estuary. Please immediately remove Su Yi, otherwise our combined fleet will directly open fire."

The Russian minister said: "Our army in the north will also go directly south."

Empress Dowager Cixi said: "Is this a war ultimatum?"

Many officials in the Qing court were too familiar with this scene.

That's how the British came to the court and issued an ultimatum. The Qing court didn't take it seriously, and war broke out.

Then, the Qing Dynasty suffered a humiliating defeat, which even led to the death of the late emperor.

Now, the foreigners have once again issued a war ultimatum.

The empress dowagers of the two palaces and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty felt fear and trembling this time.

Guiliang suddenly said: "Impossible, the relationship between the British and Master Su Yi is very good."

American Minister Hua Ruohan said: "Yes, Su Yi and the British do have some kind of cooperation. But Sir Bruce just had an unhappy negotiation with Su Yi not long ago, and he also warned Su Yi. For the sake of friendship between the two parties, a one-month deadline is given. There are only twenty days left."

Russian Minister Ignatieff said: "Yes, your country still has twenty days. Of course, it takes four days at the fastest to go from Beijing to Shanghai, so you only have sixteen days at most."

"Either Su Yi is dismissed, or war comes."

Then, the eunuch outside shouted.

"General Taxation Department Li Taitai has an audience."

Li Taitai, the chief tax officer of the British Customs in China, delivered a more fatal blow to the Qing court.

"The General Taxation Department is unwilling to recognize the Prime Minister's Yamen led by Su Yi, so it has suspended the submission of relevant accounts and suspended the submission of all tax credits."

Suddenly, the entire court was in complete uproar.

Nowadays, the Qing government's fiscal revenue is very difficult, a large part of which comes from the money from the general tax.

Now, the British actually refuse to hand it over.

Didn't it mean that Su Yi had a good relationship with the British?

What should we do if we lose this sum of money?
Li Taitai said: "Your Majesty the Queen Mother and the Emperor, please believe me. Su Yi is a very unqualified and incompetent Prime Minister. London has not recognized this new Prime Minister's Office until now."

"So, I won't hand over the accounts until London recognizes the Prime Minister's Office."

This meaning was also expressed very clearly. Unless the Qing government dismissed Su Yi as prime minister, this tax money would never be handed over.

The empress dowagers of the two palaces sternly stated that this was an internal affair of the Qing Dynasty and outsiders had no right to interfere.

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After the meeting.

The empress dowagers of the two palaces summoned other officials of the political affairs hall, as well as two other ministers of the Prime Minister's Yamen, Wen Xiang and Guiliang, as well as Ronglu, Seng Gelinqin and others.

"What's going on, what's going on?"

"Isn't Su Yi a diplomatic genius? He should be the best at diplomacy."

"Everyone was looking forward to the diplomatic victory of your Prime Minister's Office, but instead of victory, war came?"

Obviously, the two queen mothers were frightened.

"Guiliang, what's going on?" Empress Dowager Cixi asked.

Guiliang said: "In the previously signed treaty, the foreign fleet has the right to the Yangtze River waterway. According to the treaty, their fleet should enter the Yangtze River. Prime Minister Su did not want the foreign fleet to enter the Yangtze River, so he sent a fleet to block the Yangtze River mouth."

Empress Dowager Cixi asked: "Is the situation very tense?"

Guiliang said: "It's really tense. The war is about to break out."

"However, Lord Su Ye is confident. He told me that he can solve this dilemma and make the British voluntarily give up their rights to the Yangtze River navigation."

Everyone looked at each other immediately, this must be very difficult.

Foreigners are so greedy, how can they spit out the meat they eat?
The Queen Mother asked: "Rong Lu, tell the Ai family honestly, if war breaks out again, will the Qing Dynasty be able to withstand it?"

Ronglu said: "We can't hold it back. The Russians have assembled a large army in the north. They don't even need to enter Beijing. As long as they advance into Heilongjiang, Fengtian and Shengjing, it will be difficult for us to stop them."

Shengjing, that... is the land of Longxing in the Qing Dynasty.

The Queen Mother asked: "What about the other side of the Yangtze River? Can Su Yi's fleet stop the combined foreign fleet?"

Ronglu said: "It can't be stopped."

Next, a severe test came.

Is it to welcome war? Or give up on Su Yi?

At this time, what else does Su Yi want to say about dismantling the Eight Banners Army?

It's so dangerous outside, so there must be no chaos inside.

The Queen Mother said: "Guiliang, Wenxiang, you two are also ministers of the Prime Minister's Yamen. Tell me, do you think Su Yi can do it this time?"

Suddenly, Guiliang and Wenxiang also fell into the most difficult choice.

Their answers are related to the key decisions of the Queen Mother.

If they talk about Su Yixing, then when the war breaks out and the country is broken again, what crime will the two of them deserve?

What if they say Su Yi can't do it?
But what if it really succeeds?

The most important thing is, will the Prime Minister's Yamen, which was established just a few months ago, just fall into disrepair?
Wen Xiang struggled for a while and then said slowly: "In reply to the Queen Mother, I... I think I should give Master Su Yi a chance to prove myself."

Guiliang bowed and said: "Slave, I second the proposal."

After the two of them finished speaking, they felt as if they were exhausted. They really didn't know whether saying these words was a blessing or a curse.

The Queen Mother said: "Then... what about the dismantling of the Eight Banners Army?"

Finally, we started discussing the matter.

All the ministers present were silent.

However, silence is attitude.

All the ministers present did not understand why Su Yi was in such a hurry.

At this critical moment, when external crises are lurking and the Nian Army and rebellion are rampant domestically, maintaining internal stability is the most important thing.

Abolition of the Eight Banners Army at this time?

Not only did it shake the foundation of the country, but it also destabilized the political situation.

The Queen Mother sighed softly and said, "Actually, I don't understand why Su Yi mentioned the disbandment of the Eight Banners Army at this time."

"At this time, stability and unity are most important."

Then, the Queen Mother said: "Guiliang, you always send people to keep an eye on the Yangtze River Estuary. It is a first-class matter there now. If there are any changes, report them immediately."

Guiliang said: "嗻!"

The Queen Mother said: "Don't you have a day to live happily? You have just been beaten for more than a year, do you want to be beaten again?"

"Is this going to destroy the Qing Dynasty?"

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The empress dowagers of the two palaces and the Qing court resisted the pressure from foreigners and chose to continue to support Su Yi's previous diplomatic strategy.

But he stared at the mouth of the Yangtze River and the Heilongjiang River with trepidation, one in the south and one in the north.

I'm afraid that with the sudden sound of cannon fire, war will break out again and tear the Qing Dynasty into pieces.

but……

The so-called dismantling of the Eight Banners Army means that it will be completely discontinued.

Countless Eight Banners honorees were greatly inspired.

Unexpectedly, the foreigners came to assist at the critical moment.

And it has been faintly spread from the palace that the Queen Mother of the two palaces actually does not agree with the dismantling of the Eight Banners Army, and even has some complaints.

So, they kept up their efforts, and the snow-like memorials once again flew into the palace.

The imperial court must formally and publicly state its position that the Eight Banners Army will never be abolished.

More and more officials are attending.

But several big bosses in the political hall and the military aircraft department remained silent.

As a result, many Eight Banners nobles found one person.

The father of Empress Dowager Cixi, Lord Hui Zheng.

When she was Imperial Concubine Yi, no matter how favored she was, she was still a third- and fourth-grade official.

And now, he is already a dignified third-class Duke of Chengen.

Many nobles of the Eight Banners felt that it was most appropriate for Hui Zheng to present the memorial to the Queen Mother. Although he was a minister, he was also the father of the Queen Mother.

But Hui Zheng was unwilling to take on this matter, so he completely hid at home with the door closed.

However, the Eight Banners officers and soldiers outside now surrounded Hui Zheng's mansion on three levels inside and three outside.

"My lord, you are also from the Eight Banners. You have to speak for the big guys."

"The Eight Banners are the foundation of the country. If Su Yi wants to dismantle the Eight Banners Army, he wants to subvert the Qing Dynasty."

"Lord Hui Zheng, come out!"

Hui Zheng, who stayed at home, was shocked, angry and afraid.

He didn't agree with Su Yi's approach from the bottom of his heart. At this critical moment, why should the Eight Banners Army be abolished?
But what makes him angry is that you Eight Banners troops didn't go to surround Yi's residence, you didn't go to surround Mianyu's residence, but you came to surround Hui Zheng's house?

Isn't this just bullying me because I have a shallow foundation and a small family background?

That's really it.

This is the first time that the queen mothers of the two palaces listen to politics behind the curtain, and their authority has not yet been established.

The Empress Dowager Cixi has a weak foundation and comes from a small family. The Eight Banners nobles really don't have much respect for her now.

In fact, there are also many Eight Banners soldiers outside the houses of Mianyu, Yi, and Senggelinqin.

However, everyone feels that Hui Zheng has the lowest status, but the most special status, and it is best to break through.

Therefore, the largest number of people gathered outside Huizheng's residence.

It has been more than ten days, and Hui Zheng's family has been frightened to the point of being restless.

In order to protect Hui Zheng's safety, Wang Shiqing, who was staying in Beijing, directly dispatched an army of 200 people to guard Hui Zheng's mansion to protect his family's safety.

However, there are more and more Eight Banners soldiers outside.

There are already several thousand people.

The imperial court had sent several groups of ministers to expel them, but these Eight Banners soldiers refused to leave.

"Lord Hui Zheng, please come out and say a word for everyone."

"Lord Hui Zheng, can you bear to stay at home like this and enjoy your glory and wealth?"

"The empire of the Qing Dynasty will be destroyed by your cheap son-in-law." These words made Hui Zheng tremble with fear.

Who said this? !

Looking for death?
It's midnight!

Finally someone started to climb over the wall.

More and more people climbed over the wall to rush into Hui Zheng's home.

Su Yi's new army guarding Hui Zheng's residence kept shouting: "Get out, get out."

"If you dare to climb over the wall, I will shoot you!"

These Eight Banners troops were frightened at first.

But after a while, many people began to climb over the wall to rush in.

"Fire! Fire!" followed an order.

Su Yi's army opened fire decisively!
"Bang, bang, bang, bang!" A burst of gunfire rang out.

Suddenly, all the dozens of Eight Banners soldiers who climbed over the wall were shot down.

More than half of them died on the spot.

Lin Li secretly clenched his fists in excitement.

Finally fired!

For a moment, everyone in the audience was stunned.

He actually shot him?
Hui Zheng instinctively wanted to hide when he heard the gunfire, but then he rushed out and said, "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

An officer said: "Someone is trying to climb over the wall."

Hui Zheng said tremblingly: "Then, you shouldn't shoot."

The officer said: "If you don't shoot, more people will pour in, and then they will kidnap you to write the memorial. What will you do?"

After a long while, someone from the Eight Banners soldiers outside exclaimed: "They killed people, they killed people."

"Okay, how dare they kill people."

"Go knock on the que and cry at the gate of the palace!"

"Blood debt must be paid with blood. Please give an explanation to our brothers, Queen Mother of the two palaces."

Following an order from the Secret Service, the undercover agents hiding in the Eight Banners Soldiers began to instigate the soldiers crazily, asking the Eight Banners Soldiers to knock on the door in front of the palace.

And the entire situation completely changed with the sound of these dozen gunshots.

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The nobles and generals of the Eight Banners who had nowhere to hide in the dark were suddenly startled when they heard the gunshot.

After hearing that more than a dozen Eight Banners soldiers died.

Their fear turns into joy.

Dead people, dead people.

They made a big fuss in the name of it.

So, many Eight Banners generals and Eight Banners soldiers carried more than a dozen corpses and headed towards the palace.

Hundreds of people, thousands of people.

Thousands of people!
More and more Eight Banners soldiers gathered at the entrance of the palace. Now is the moment that concerns everyone's wealth and life. A rabbit has to jump before it is killed, let alone a human being? Destroying someone's livelihood is like killing one's parents.

And many of the court's bigwigs stayed at home behind closed doors and remained silent.

Even for many people, this scene is something they are happy to see.

Nowadays, throughout the Qing court, most of the local governors are Han Chinese, but most of the people in charge of the central government in the capital are bannermen.

And most of them are not willing to dismantle the Eight Banners Army, but they just don't dare to be the first to do so.

Therefore, many Eight Banners troops went to the palace to knock on the gates to force the queen mothers of the two palaces to express their stance. They were eager to do so.

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Within the palace.

The two queen mothers were frightened.

Especially the Empress Dowager Cixi, who was angry and complaining inside.

It was Su Yi who was complaining. Why did he propose to abolish the Eight Banners Army at this time?
The anger is against these Eight Banners soldiers. What do you mean?
Are you just bullying me for being a woman?

The Ai family has obviously made a fuss and doesn't support Su Yi's new policy. Are you still not satisfied?
Are you still pressing forward step by step?
Now the Empress Dowager Cixi feels like a rat in a bellows.

Su Yi was forcing her over there, and countless Eight Banners soldiers were forcing her over here.

She originally wanted to keep her attitude vague and let the matter go.

Unexpectedly, they were not willing at all and wanted to force her to express her stance.

"Go and order Ronglu to bring troops!" Empress Dowager Cixi gave the order.

Someone immediately went to deliver the message.

A few hours later, Ronglu led thousands of troops into the palace to protect the safety of all gates.

Then, Empress Dowager Cixi ordered all the banner ministers to go outside to persuade these Eight Banners soldiers to retreat.

This scene is somewhat familiar.

Under normal circumstances, the persuasion of these banner ministers to retreat should have a relatively obvious effect.

But these banner ministers also stood with these Eight Banners soldiers from the bottom of their hearts.

Therefore, they behave loyally.

Some people kept making threats to force these Eight Banners soldiers to leave.

Some people begged.

Some even knelt down directly towards the Eight Banners soldiers and said, "Young and old men, I beg you, please go back!"

"Don't worry, what you're worried about won't happen."

Suddenly, some Eight Banners soldiers shouted: "We don't believe what you said. Unless the imperial court publicly decrees that the Eight Banners Army will never be disbanded, we will kneel and die here."

"Yes, yes, yes, unless the imperial court orders it."

"Moreover, our brother's death cannot be in vain, and the murderer must be punished."

"Remove Su Yi!"

"Remove Su Yi!" The crowd shouted again.

The undercover agent of the Secret Service in the crowd quickly started a different rhythm.

"The Queen Mother, come out, the Queen Mother, come out!"

"Queen Mother, come and meet the loyal ministers and generals of the Qing Dynasty!"

"Ancestors of the Qing Dynasty, please open your eyes and see, someone is trying to subvert the country."

"It's morning, Chicken!" someone in the crowd shouted.

Suddenly, everyone was shocked.

Are you crazy? Are you scolding the Queen Mother?
Next, the situation became more and more intense.

As if inspired by something, more and more Eight Banners soldiers came outside the palace.

In the end, it was completely dark and overwhelming, with more than ten thousand people.

The two queen mothers in the palace were almost panicked.

The shouts outside were already deafening.

"Queen Mother, please come out and see me!"

"Queen Mother, come out!"

Thousands of people shouted, making the Queen Mother in the palace tremble with fear.

All the ministers of this faction were sent out.

Yi, Mianyu and others all went to persuade him.

But there are countless people outside who want to see the Queen Mother and listen in public to the Queen Mother's words that she will never disband the Eight Banners soldiers.

The beautiful face of Empress Dowager Ci'an was a little uneasy, and she kept looking at Empress Dowager Cixi.

She has a soft temper. At this time, she actually wants to let Cixi go out and publicly announce that she will not abolish the Eight Banners soldiers.

The Empress Dowager Cixi originally did not support the abolition of the Eight Banners Soldiers, but now she was angered.

Yeah.

You are forcing me like this. If I compromise with you, how will I lose my face?
I have already let the wind go, but you still want to push further?
Therefore, for a certain period of time, the Queen Mother was Su Yi's best partner.

This is the declarer of war for all nations.

Especially when someone outside shouted something like Si Chen, she was even more shocked and angry.

However, she was just being rebellious. Facing more and more Eight Banners soldiers outside, she was still frightened inside.

In a mixture of shock and anger, she said coldly: "Where is Su Yi? Hurry and have someone call Su Yi back to the capital."

"He caused the trouble by himself, and he will settle it by himself!"

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