Tuqing: My first love was Cixi

Chapter 258 Su Yi is crowned king! A new era!
The deaths of Sushun, Duanhua and Zailing still caused an unprecedented impact.

Of course, in history, Sushun and Duanhua also died in the Xinyou coup.

But the situation was a little different. That was because the empress dowagers of the two palaces died behind the curtain.

In the eyes of the world, the Queen Mother of the two palaces is the king after all.

But this time, he died directly at the hands of Su Yi.

More directly, he died because he blocked Su Yi's New Deal path.

This makes all the top Eight Banners nobles feel in danger, and it is completely sad for the rabbit to die and the fox to die.

Empress Dowager Ci'an didn't think anything of it at first. Although Sushun and Duanhua were her biological uncles, their relationship had never been close.

But this is not the same as in history.

Historically, Duanhua and Sushun regarded the two empresses as queens, and they repeatedly confronted and even suppressed them.

In this world, in order to fight against Su Yi, most of Duanhua and Sushun still support the Empress Dowager Ci'an and regard him as their leader.

Therefore, when the news of the two deaths came, Empress Dowager Ci'an still fell into a trance.

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Tomorrow is the ancestor worship ceremony.

The host is still Prince Hui Mianyu.

His health is not very good now, so some things have changed his mentality.

With Su Yi's successive victories on the battlefield, he fell into some kind of panic.

As the elder of the royal family and the emperor's great-uncle, he felt that he had the obligation to protect the country and country of his ancestors.

For a long time, he has always been able to hide and shrink from many matters.

At every turn, the gate of the palace is closed.

Now that my health is not good, I feel less afraid and more responsible.

He has been thinking about a question.

Whether Su Yi is Dong Zhuo or Cao Cao, will he usurp the Qing Dynasty?

If so.

So as the elder of the royal family, does he have the responsibility and obligation to stop this?

But he has always been pragmatic. He didn't know exactly how to stop it.

The best way he could think of was to force Su Yi to swear an oath at the ancestor worship ceremony.

In front of the ancestors, in front of the princes of the Eight Banners, in front of the queen mothers of the two palaces, in front of the civil and military officials of the court.

As an elder of the royal family, I, Mianyu, ask you, will you usurp the throne in the future?

Su Yi definitely said no.

Then you take the oath.

I swear in front of everyone and my ancestors that Qin Suyi will never usurp the throne.

Su Yi has always shown absolute authority.

As long as you say it, it will be done.

If you are unwilling to take the oath, then your ambition will be obvious and everyone will see your true face.

If you are willing to take an oath, then you must keep it.

If you break your oath, you will become Sima Yi and your reputation will be completely ruined and your reputation will be infamy for thousands of years.

This is the best way Mianyu can think of.

Moreover, he has made up his mind to do this.

At worst, blood would be splattered on the spot.

His Mianyu will surely go down in history.

However, the deaths of Sushun, Duanhua and Zailing shocked him like never before.

Especially since he was watching the execution on the spot. He was a chief assistant and an iron-hatted king, and he would kill as soon as he was told.

After watching the execution, he locked himself in his home and remained motionless.

Obviously he is making the final decision whether to follow the original plan tomorrow.

Moreover, he had not discussed this plan with anyone, not even Fujin or his son.

It can be said that he was very determined before.

He even thought about how to die, hitting his head against a pillar.

After locking himself in the study for more than half an hour, he left the palace and entered the palace with a sign to ask for an audience with the two queen mothers.

And she was named the Queen Mother of the Two Palaces.

At this time, Yehenala was very cautious and really didn't want to see anyone.

But Mian Yu said that the matter was very important and related to Su Yi.

So, she had to wear loose clothes and summoned Mian Yu in Sanxi Hall together with the Empress Dowager Ci'an.

Ci'an was in a daze and had no words.

Yehenala said: "What's wrong?"

Mian Yu said: "Queen Mother, after tomorrow's ancestor worship ceremony, will Su Yi be officially rewarded?"

Yehenala said: "Yes."

Mian Yu said: "The credit for annihilating the rebels is too great, so I will definitely give you a big reward. After the Duke of Feng'en Town, we have Beizi and Beile."

Yehenala said: "Well, what's wrong?"

Mian Yu said: "But without Aixinjueluo, we cannot canonize Beizi and Beile."

Yehenala suddenly frowned, thinking about the deep meaning of Mianyu's words.

On the other hand, the Empress Dowager Ci'an next to her said: "If you don't have Aixinjueluo, you can't be granted the title of Duke of Zhenzhen. Shouldn't Su Yi be granted the title as well? And Fukang'an was also granted the title of Beizi while he was still alive."

Mian Yu said: "Su Yi and Fu Kang'an are in different situations. After all, he is a red belt Jueluo."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "What do you want to say?"

Mian Yu said: "So, are we going to bring Su Yi into the clan? Just change his surname to Aixinjueluo."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "At this time, let's deal with this matter..."

Then, she looked at Yehenara next to her, who instead fell into deep thought.

She was in a trance, but she immediately sobered up a lot, and began to think about the deeper meaning behind this.

Does Mianyu really want Su Yi to become a member of the clan? Change your surname to Aixinjueluo?
No, of course not.

Just a test.

Do you, Su Yi, have wild ambitions?

If you want to usurp the throne, then changing your surname to Aisin Gioro is justifiable.

The two queen mothers looked at each other.

After a long while, Yehenala said: "You can mention it and see if he agrees."

After a while, Mian Yu immediately understood the position of the Queen Mother of the West.

Although she and Su Yi were political allies, there was definitely a bottom line. After all, his biological son was the emperor.

Mian Yu said: "I obey the order!"

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next day!

The ancestor worship ceremony continued as usual.

All civil and military officials in the capital and all the princes of the Eight Banners were present.

At this time, the bloodstains outside the Meridian Gate had been cleaned away, but when countless people passed through, they still felt a faint smell of blood, and felt that the innocent souls of Sushun, Duanhua, and Zailing were hovering in the sky.

The square outside the Ancestral Temple was densely packed and dark, filled with princes and ministers.

The grand ancestor worship ceremony was carried out meticulously.

The rebellion was almost one of the largest rebellions since the founding of the Qing Dynasty, second only to the Rebellion of the Three Feudatories.

The losses and turmoil caused even exceeded the San Francisco Rebellion.

Now, the Hongyang Rebellion has finally subsided.

Of course, I have to come to comfort my late emperor and our ancestors.

The host, Prince Hui Mianyu, was still reciting the article of ancestor worship.

Thousands of words.

Awesome and upright, brilliant words.

It tells about the hardships of the Eight Banners' opening and the glory of the Qing Dynasty.

The hardships of the late emperor, the kindness of the empress dowagers of the two palaces, and the intelligence and courage of the young emperor.

Finally, describe Su Yi's great contribution.

After about half an hour, I finally finished reading it all.

Then, it’s time to move on to the next agenda.

At this time, Mian Yu suddenly became serious, took a step forward, and shouted loudly: "Where is Su Yi?"

Su Yi comes out!

Immediately, the queen mothers of the two palaces, the young emperor, the civil and military officials of the court, and the princes and ministers all looked at Su Yi.

Prince Hui kept shouting in his heart, say it out, say it out.

The memorial tablets of his ancestors and clans are here, and the loyal souls of countless heroes and martyrs are here. Su Yi doesn't dare to do anything.

Under the gaze of countless pairs of eyes, he didn't dare to do anything.

Just ask him directly, is Huo Guang Yiyin considered a loyal minister?

Will you, Su Yi, usurp the throne one day?
If not, then you will swear to be a loyal minister of the Qing Dynasty for the rest of your life.

Of course, if Su Yi is such a meritorious figure and is being questioned like this, then the person who is questioning him must not be kind.

Hitting him head-on to death is the best option.

It will definitely go down in history.

I, Mianyu, should do this for the sake of my ancestors’ country and country.

Mianyu cheered and motivated himself over and over again, and even looked at the pillar not far away.

I have already thought about the angle of collision.

And Su Yi just looked at him quietly.

Mian Yu shouted loudly: "Su Yi, you have made such great achievements, and now in front of your ancestors, I, as the head of the family, want to ask you, are you willing to be carried into the clan? Change your surname to Ai." Xinjueluo?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar.

This...which one is this from?
After shouting out, Mianyu didn't know whether he breathed a long sigh of relief or cursed his own incompetence in his heart.

After all, he still didn't dare to question Su Yi in public, let alone make him swear to be a loyal minister of the Qing Dynasty forever.

But in everyone's eyes, this scene is already very exciting.

Suddenly, the empress dowagers of the two palaces, the civil and military officials of the court, and the princes and ministers all stared at Su Yi, waiting for his answer.

Su Yi said bluntly without any hesitation: "No need."

Yehenala said: "Su Yi, others can't. But you are different. You have made such great achievements, and you are also a member of the Jueluo family. Therefore, if you are promoted to the royal family, your ancestors will agree."

Su Yi said: "Thank you, Queen Mother, for your kindness, but it's better not to break this rule."

Then, Su Yi didn't pull any more and retreated directly.

Next, the ancestor worship ceremony continues.

The little emperor appears.

Follow the process and complete it meticulously.

After several hours, the ancestor worship ceremony ended.

The most important process is over.

And tomorrow's grand meeting is the highlight.

Because, Su Yi is going to be rewarded.

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The next day, there will be a meeting.

"Draft a decree to enthrone Tian Yugong as the Prime Minister's Yamen Minister."

The queen mother of the two palaces went straight to the point.

The last time Sushun and others forced the palace, they wanted to remove Su Yi from the post of Prime Minister and dissolve the Prime Minister's Office.

Guiliang and Huashana could not bear the pressure and resigned from all positions in the Prime Minister's Yamen.

Minister of Military and Aircraft Wen Xiang resisted, so the Prime Minister's Yamen was not disbanded.

Now, the Prime Minister's Yamen will definitely need to increase its number.

Tian Yugong once defeated foreigners in the Fujian religious case and brought glory to the country, so he officially joined the Prime Minister's Yamen.

Then, Yehenala said: "Duan Hua died, and there will be one minister vacant. Do you want to add one?"

Su Yi said: "I recommend Seng Gelinqin to be the additional minister for discussing affairs."

For a moment, Seng Gelinqin was slightly stunned, and the whole audience was in an uproar.

For a long time, although Seng Gelinqin held a high and powerful position, he basically worked as a military commander.

Whether he was a cabinet minister or a minister of military aircraft, there was something he had never done before, which was to become a minister of the imperial court.

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "There are Manchus and Hans among the ministers, and it is good to have one more Mongolian."

Some people rolled their eyes, the Queen Mother, there is no need to say it so clearly.

Yehenala said: "Seng Gelinqin, are you willing?"

Seng Gelinqin kowtowed and said: "I have dedicated myself to death and died."

Then, Jiao Youying, the minister of political affairs and minister of military aircraft, said: "I am reporting to the Queen Mother that I am not energetic enough and may not be able to hold the posts of minister of military aircraft and minister of political affairs at the same time. Please resign as minister of military aircraft and ask for permission from the queen mother."

Yehenala said: "Those who are capable should work harder."

Jiao Youying said: "Please give me permission from the Queen Mother."

Yehenala said: "Then we sisters can't force you, so just follow it."

Jiao Youying said: "I thank the Queen Mother for your kindness."

Yehenala said: "It's a carrot and a pit. Now the Minister of Military and Aircraft has a vacant position. Do you have any recommendations?"

There is no fixed number of military and aircraft ministers. It doesn't matter if there is one more or one less. But everyone can see that Jiao Youying resigned to make room for others.

Tian Yugong came out and said: "I recommend Shi Chongen, the censor of Zuodu, Duchayuan."

The two empress dowagers looked at each other and said, "Chongen is the elder of the clan and has high virtue and respect, so it is appropriate."

"Drawing up the decree, follow Chongen and enter the Military Aircraft Department to handle errands."

Chongen came out of the queue and kowtowed: "I thank the Queen Mother for your kindness."

Everyone watched this scene quietly.

Su Yi's party included three military ministers.

Moreover, if the Westernization Yamen is established in the future, Shen Baozhen will be the Minister of Westernization and will also appoint a Minister of Military and Aircraft.

In this way, there are four military ministers.

Then, the court fell into a brief silence.

Because next, is the main event.

Yehenala said: "Su Yi's battle completely quelled the Hongyang Rebellion, recaptured Nanjing, and completely wiped out the Nian bandits. This is a rare feat in a hundred years. How should we reward it?"

There was silence.

Yehenala said: "Mianyu, what do you, the great master, say?"

Prince Hui Mianyu said: "According to precedent, Emperor Gaozong canonized Fukang'an as Beizi for his great achievements. Su Yi's contribution exceeded Fukang'an, so it is more appropriate to be canonized as Dorobeile."

When it came to Emperor Gaozong, Mianyu paused for a moment.

Because everyone knows that Gaozong is not a good temple name.

Since Zhao Zu became Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, this temple name has become a bad name.

Emperor Jiaqing suffered from anger for decades, and after Qianlong's death, he was given the title of Gaozong.

Everyone remained silent.

Everyone knew that one day, when Su Yi was granted the title of Duke of the Town, it was to help him break a certain boundary.

Now it is appropriate to canonize Dorobele.

And the one everyone expected was Dorobelle.

However, Prince Yi Zaiyuan suddenly stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Yehenala said: "You say."

Zaiyuan said: "At that time, the late emperor once said that whoever eliminates the Hongyang Rebellion would be rewarded by the king."

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar again.

Prince Yi, are you still shameless?
It's not enough for you to betray Sushun and Duanhua, but you still have to kneel and lick them like this?
Yes, the late emperor did say this, but he quickly took it back.

At that time, all the ministers opposed it, because it seemed that the person who could put an end to the Hong Yang Rebellion was probably Zeng Guofan.

Do we want to make the Han people kings?
As a red belt, Su Yi was regarded as Dorobel, which was already an exaggeration.

Now you want to be crowned king?

Yehenala said: "Mianyu, what do you think?"

The pressure suddenly came to Mianyu.

After a long while, Prince Hui said happily: "Slave, I think it's a bit much."

Yehenala asked again: "Yi, what do you think?"

Prince Gong Yi said: "Su Yi has made outstanding contributions and deserves a big reward, but there should be room for it."

Yehenala said: "Yi Pei, Yixuan, what do you think?"

This, is this asking every top noble to take a stand?

Yi Pei and Yixuan were both biological brothers of Emperor Xianfeng.

Prince Dun Yi Pei said directly: "In reply to the Queen Mother, I think it is too much."

Prince Chun Yixuan also came out and said: "I also feel that there should be room for it."

There was still silence in the entire hall.

After a long while, Yehenala said: "The contribution to quelling the Hongyang Rebellion is too great. Unless you give him a heavy reward, you can't calm people's hearts."

"Since the late Emperor said this, then we should follow the late Emperor's words."

"Draft a decree to confer Su Yi as the Prince of Duoluoyi County!"

King Yijun?
Su Yi stepped forward and saluted: "My lord, thank you, the Queen Mother, for your kindness, and thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."

At this moment, the little emperor seemed unable to help himself and yawned.

Then, Yehenala said: "Draw up a decree and canonize Su Yi as a bachelor of Wenhua Palace."

Su Yi saluted again and said, "My lord, thank you for your kindness."

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Ordinarily, since Su Yi was granted the title of Prince of the County, he should have a well-connected family.

However, the guests who came to congratulate him were still only a few important figures from his faction.

That night, Su Yi held a small dinner party.

His parents, wife and children are all absent.

Therefore, this banquet is basically all our own people.

As a result, several important guests came.

Wen Xiang, Minister of Military Aircraft and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Prime Minister.

Last time, Sushun and others forced him to resign, but he finally resisted the pressure and did not resign.

In this way, he was regarded as Su Yi's party member.

So he was present at this dinner.

Next, there is Prince Yi Zaiyuan.

Minister of War, Ronglu.

Finally, a big shot came, which no one expected.

Minister of State Affairs, Minister of War, Prince Horqin, Seng Gelinqin.

The remaining princes Gong Yi and Chun Yifu sent gifts.

As for Prince Yi Pei of Dun, neither the person nor the gift came.

However, this banquet finally ended happily.

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The entire capital city is still in a state of shock.

Everyone was thinking that Su Yi should confer the title of Dorobele, but they did not expect to directly confer the title of county king.

Moreover, he was also awarded the title of Bachelor of Wenhua Palace.

So, how many titles does he have?

Minister of State Affairs, Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Minister of War, and Bachelor of Wenhua Palace.

In the previous Council Hall, Yi was the chief council minister.

But now in this posture, Su Yi is at least on par. However, the turmoil in the entire capital goes far beyond that.

There will be a meeting the next day.

Everyone is waiting for Su Yi to take over as a new official again.

But it was not Su Yi who made waves with one stone, but the Queen Mother.

Today, she said with a sad look in her eyes: "Last night, the late emperor entrusted a dream to me, saying that the Hongyang Rebellion had been quelled. He was very relieved, and he also had an explanation for his ancestors. Ordinarily, he should feel at ease, but I don't know why. , he still couldn't rest in peace, as soon as he closed his eyes, there would be countless bleeding and wailing. "

"Why is this?"

Ronglu came out and said: "To report to the Queen Mother, the late emperor was merciful. Too many people died in the Hongyang Rebellion. After it subsided, his holy heart is still uneasy."

Yehenala said: "That's actually the case."

Then, she suddenly said: "In that case, I will go to Tantuo Temple to worship Buddha for half a year and pay homage to thousands of living beings."

As soon as these words came out, many people came out and said: "You must not do this."

"No state affairs can be separated from the Queen Mother."

"Invite some great monks to do the rituals, that's all."

"Or you can just send a prince or minister to worship the Buddha on your behalf."

All the princes and ministers came forward to dissuade him.

However, Yehenala said very firmly: "I have made up my mind to worship the Buddha, you don't need to persuade me anymore."

Then, she said slowly: "In the six months since I left, the political affairs of the court will be left to you."

"Yi, Su Yi."

The two came out.

Yehenala said: "The great burden of the imperial court will be handed over to you two."

Su Yi said: "I obey your order."

Yidao: "I obey the order!"

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After the dynasty was over, Su Yi went to Changchun Palace.

Yehenala snuggled into Su Yi's arms and said, "Look, so many people are against it, but I still granted you the title of king. You must not have no conscience in the future."

Next, Yehenala said a lot of words.

Su Yi could tell that it was uneasiness.

Uneasiness about being far from the center of power.

For more than a year, she had been in the center of power. She had to leave because she was about to give birth, and she suddenly lost her sense of security.

"It's all your fault, it's all your fault!"

"Every time I ask you to do it outside, you have to do it inside."

"Now you have to leave the palace to give birth to your child."

"You, what are you doing? Are your hands clean?"

Su Ye said: "I just washed it."

Then, he put his fingers in front of his face and said, "Look, it's like oil."

Then, Su Yi said, "How about I come and serve the Queen Mother?"

Yehenala originally wanted to refuse, but when she thought about being away for half a year, she couldn't help but slowly opened her mouth.

Next, the war of words seemed not enough.

Yehenala couldn't help but said: "You, you'd better come."

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The next day, all civil and military officials, princes and ministers, led by the young emperor, respectfully sent the Queen Mother off to leave the palace and go to Tantuo Temple to worship the Buddha.

Everyone suddenly found out.

In the next six months, there will be only one Queen Mother who will listen to politics from behind the curtain.

Moreover, Su He and Yi Yi also led the Political Affairs Hall.

This...this is about to enter a new era.

But this new era is really scary.

The last time Su Yi entered the Central Committee, the new policy he introduced was to abolish the Eight Banners Army and train the empire's new army.

As a result, the world is in turmoil.

It almost caused a split in the center of the imperial court.

In the end, I don’t know how many people died, and the battle lasted for half a year.

This military reform was finally implemented.

What kind of fire will Su Yi make next?

Really attracting the world's attention.

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At the meeting.

Empress Dowager Ci'an was the only one listening behind the curtain, and she suddenly seemed a little uneasy.

This is still the first time.

"I have my roots!" Su Yi stepped out.

Everyone was shocked and their ears suddenly stood up.

finally coming?

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Come here."

Su Yi said: "The Hongyang Rebellion has subsided, and everything in the world is in ruins."

"I have several measures, please make a decision, Queen Mother."

"The first item is to continue the military reform, abolish all the more than 100,000 local banner troops, and organize and train the new Imperial Army of six divisions."

In the past, this alone would have caused an uproar.

But now, everyone recognizes it.

Because Su Yi relied on military struggle and the cost of countless lives to promote this military reform.

The heads of dozens of opponents had just fallen to the ground.

Next, Su Yi reported in detail the composition of the troops, sources of military expenditures, etc.

Thousands of words.

After hearing this, Empress Dowager Ci'an slowly said: "My lords, do you have any other opinions?"

There was silence.

Anyone who had any objections was killed.

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "If you don't have any objections, then this article will pass."

"Department of the Army, I leave this job to you."

Seng Gelinqin, Ronglu, Zuo Zongtang and others came out.

"The slave obeys the order."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Then, Su Yi said: "My second move is to establish an investment promotion bureau."

Empress Dowager Ci'an asked: "What agenda is this?"

Su Yi said: "Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone Zhuyu is ahead. Now that the Hongyang Rebellion has subsided and the Nian Bandit Rebellion has been put down, the time is ripe for the full launch of the Westernization Movement. This is an established national policy."

Empress Dowager Ci'an nodded and said, "Yes, go on."

Su Yi said: "Next, we need to establish a Westernization Yamen. This will be the most important Yamen in the future."

"But to engage in Westernization, it is not possible to rely entirely on the national treasury. There is not that much money."

"It is not feasible to hand over this authority to the local governor, as that would decentralize power."

"So we need to find a way to control the power of foreign affairs in the central court, but at the same time, we need to stimulate the enthusiasm of private businessmen."

"So, I want to set up an investment promotion bureau to vigorously introduce private capital and invest in the next related industries."

Everyone understood that the Westernization Movement was going to be carried out in a big way, and there would be many big projects in the future. The state treasury did not have enough money, and they did not want foreigners to take too many shares, so they invited private businessmen to take shares.

Su Yi was really helpless.

If everything is handed over to the government, who knows how corrupt it will become.

His team can ensure the integrity of Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone.

But the next full-scale Westernization Movement may be several times the size of the Jiujiang Economic Experimental Zone.

I don’t know how many factories and industries there will be, but his people are far from enough.

Moreover, if we want to eliminate corruption, we must address the root causes of the problem.

That is to introduce external capital and supervise each other.

Foreign capital, private capital, state capital, the trinity.

Of course, there will be problems with this, and there may even be big problems if the guarantees are not guaranteed in the future.

But let’s do it first and then talk about it.

There are many examples that prove that this is probably the safest approach at the beginning.

After it reaches a certain scale, some core industries will be in hand.

For example, future electricity, energy, weapons and military industry, etc. must be completely controlled independently.

But now, at least many industries must be cultivated and many talents must be cultivated.

Otherwise, where is the future?
Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "The so-called investment promotion bureau only wants to raise funds from the private sector, right?"

Su Yi said: "Yes."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "How much money do you want to raise?"

As soon as she asked this question, Empress Dowager Ci'an also knew that she had said the wrong thing. This question should be asked privately, not in public.

Once asked, Su Yi would give a number.

If you fail to complete it, you will be embarrassed.

Su Yi said: "About fifty million taels."

Everyone gasped.

This... so much?

This is such a big deal.

Prince Gong Yi couldn't help but said: "Xiang Su, may I ask whether the total investment in the Westernization Movement in the future will be 50 million taels, or will it be necessary to raise 50 million taels from the private sector?"

Su Yi said: "Are you raising 50 million taels from the private sector?"

This...this is too much.

Next, Su Yi will embark on many projects.

There are more than a dozen large-scale projects alone.

Telegraph lines from Jiujiang to Shanghai, then to Tianjin, and then to the capital.

Two large coal mines, three large iron ore mines and copper mines.

Two large docks and two shipyards.

Steamship Bureau, railroad, and several factories.

Of course, these projects take several years to complete.

As for this investment promotion agency, Su Yi wanted to give Li Hongzhang a chance and give him a place.

Moreover, the core of the fund-raising this time should still be the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Consortium, which is considered the territory of the Hunan Army.

In addition, this is also a foreshadowing of the dismantling of the Hunan Army.

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Well, this second item is a major event. Do you have any objections to it?"

Everyone was silent.

It is difficult to ask people for money, but is the court still afraid of money?
Of course no one objected.

Su Yi continued: "The third item, I want to completely ban opium."

As soon as these words came out, the court was in violent turmoil again.

Because this sentence will cause fear deep in the memory.

The last time we talked about banning opium, foreigners came in and the entire Qing Dynasty was trampled under their feet.

It even indirectly led to the death of the late emperor.

You, Su Yi, still dare to mention banning opium?

Su Yi continued: "I plan to take two steps."

"The first step is to completely ban domestic opium cultivation. Except for medical treatment, a very small number of opium fields can be approved. All the remaining opium fields, whether officials or civilians, must be destroyed."

"Anyone who dares to plant more than one acre of opium within a year will be killed!"

"Within two years, all opium dens in the country will be closed."

“The second step is to completely eliminate all opium imports and eliminate all domestic opium trade within five years.”

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "It is certainly a good thing to ban opium, but the foreigners..."

Su Yi said: "For the foreigners, leave it to the Minister and the Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Office."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "The Ai family agrees in principle with this matter."

Su Yi said: "The fourth item..."

Empress Dowager Ci'an suddenly interrupted: "Su Yi, I'm a little uncomfortable, so we'll stop here today."

Su Yi said: "I obey the order!"

Then, the court dispersed.

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After Empress Dowager Ci'an returned to Zhongcui Palace, she immediately summoned Su Yi.

"Su Yi, it's not that I'm blocking you, but these three major things are completely enough."

"Ordinary people, if they do one big thing, they are already great ministers."

"You have launched three major things at once."

"If it can be completed within a few years, you will already be the most capable minister in this dynasty, so take it easy for the next step, okay?"

Su Yi sighed inwardly.

The little lady in front of her really flinched.

The fourth item, flag affairs reform, he didn't even dare to say.

"Su Yi, who are you planning to let in as an investment company?" The Queen Mother tried hard to change the subject of the fourth flag reform.

Su Yi said: "I will lead this investment promotion bureau and let Li Hongzhang and Shen Baozhen in."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Then the future Westernization Yamen will also have Li Hongzhang and Shen Baozhen, right?"

Su Yi said: "Yes."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Now that Li Hongzhang is the governor of Jiangsu, and he joins the Investment Promotion Bureau, who do you plan to let him be the governor of Jiangsu?"

Su Yi said: "Ma Xinyi, the chief envoy of Anhui."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said slowly: "I am a woman, so I don't understand many things. But I know one thing. If you want to carry out the Westernization Movement next, the focus should be on southern cities, and at most add Tianjin?"

Su Yi said: "Yes."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Is that the territory of the Hunan Army?"

Su Yi said: "No one is smarter than the Queen Mother."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "That is to say, before we want to carry out the Westernization Movement, we must first solve the problem of the Hunan Army. At least in the southern provinces, the imperial court must get it back."

The several provinces now occupied by the Hunan Army can be regarded as a semi-separated state in a sense.

The Hunan Army has financial power, military power, and governance power.

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "As an investment agency, are you actually trying to recruit the Hunan Army to join in doing business?"

Su Yi said: "That's it."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "What about Zeng Guofan?"

Su Yi said: "I can't quite forgive him."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "If the imperial court removes Li Hongzhang as governor of Jiangsu, will it stimulate the Hunan Army?"

Su Yi said: "Probably."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "If Li Hongzhang is successfully removed, will you remove Zeng Guofan next?"

Su Yi said: "Yes, I will let Zeng Guofan go to Zhili as governor."

Empress Dowager Ci'an asked: "What about the Governor of Liangjiang?"

Su Yi said: "Yuan Jiasan."

Empress Dowager Ci'an rubbed her forehead with her hands and couldn't help but give Su Yi a look and said: "You are good at arranging your own people. You have placed your own confidants in every key position."

It's really strange. Normally, this is already a big accusation. If it comes from the mouth of Emperor Xianfeng, it would be serious.

But coming out of the mouth of the little queen mother in front of her, it seemed like it was no big deal.

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "I am afraid of provoking those Hunan troops too hard. These arrogant soldiers can do anything."

Su Yi was silent for a while and said, "If they do something, it might not be a good thing."

"You have to fight again. You know how to fight every day." Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "It's hard to live in peace, but you have to fight again? It's annoying to death."

Little Queen Mother, be careful with your tone.

This does not sound like the tone of a monarch or a minister.

Then, Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Su Yi, can the Ai family discuss something with you?"

Su Yi said: "Your Majesty, please speak."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "You also know that our title to you is against the rules and the promotion is too much. In fact, many princes, ministers, civil and military officials are very dissatisfied."

Su Yi said: "I know that, so at the dinner that day, only a few people went to celebrate at my residence."

"Moreover, many princes, ministers, civil and military officials in the dynasty all call me Prime Minister Su, instead of calling me by title."

"That is to say, they do not recognize this prince."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "You also know this, so at this time we are coaxing these princes and ministers. Will the Eight Banners be honored?"

"So, let's not mention this flag affairs reform for now, okay?"

"You have already proposed three new policies, which are completely enough."

"Once the reform of flag affairs is proposed, it will probably cause the earth to collapse. The Ai family is very frightened just thinking about it. Once this policy comes out, it will definitely be more turbulent than the abolition of the Eight Banners."

Military reform, whoever touches it will die.

Flag affairs reform also means whoever touches it will die.

However, Su Yi did the military reform and implemented it greatly.

And this reform of flag affairs will affect the interests and jobs of millions of people, which is of course even more difficult.

Su Yi said: "Don't the Queen Mother support the reform of flag affairs?"

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Of course the Aijia also know the benefits of the flag affairs reform, but we must first complete these three new policies and then implement the flag affairs reform."

Su Yi said: "The Queen Mother knows that the reform of the flag affairs and the Westernization Movement may be complementary to each other. Once these three new policies are successful and the national treasury is filled, the opportunity for the reform of the flag affairs will be lost forever."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "If the national treasury is full, then...then we don't care about the money of the people who raise the flag. At worst, we will start a part of it every year to raise the flag, so that the resistance will be much smaller."

Su Yi said: "This treats the symptoms but not the root cause."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Anyway, the Ai family is just afraid. They are afraid that the world will be turbulent again, and the Ai family wants to live a peaceful life."

Then, Empress Dowager Ci'an walked up to Su Yi and said: "Today, I said that I was not feeling well and prevented you from saying the words "flag affairs reform." The Ai family is not afraid to tell you the truth. I just don't know how to do this. Passed, it’s useless for you to raise it.”

"Humph, at worst, you will harm me. Let your best friend handle politics alone behind the curtain, and let her pass the flag affairs reform for you."

"Anyway, you can't even think about it here in this palace."

Su Yi said helplessly: "Queen Mother, didn't we make a good deal at that time? We also said that Sushun and Duanhua would be allowed to enter the flag affairs reform yamen."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "At that time, I was only thinking about saving these two uncles and did not think deeply about it. Now that I have thought clearly, I feel scared and dare not implement it. Is that okay?"

Then, she continued to hold her forehead and said: "I know what you are thinking. You think that I, the Queen Mother, am going back on my word. Anyway, I am a woman, so it is okay to go back on my word."

Su Yi was speechless.

The beautiful little queen mother in front of her is here to deal with rogues. What can he do?

"Okay, I feel a little uncomfortable, please retreat." Empress Dowager Ci'an waved her hand.

Su Yi said: "I'm leaving."

Then, Su Yi walked out.

Empress Dowager Ci'an walked back, and halfway through, her body suddenly shook.

"Su Yi, I suddenly feel very uncomfortable!"

Then, her whole delicate body could no longer hold up and fell directly to the ground.

Su Yi stepped forward and held her in his arms.

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Note: I finally finished it, it was a bit difficult to write.

My benefactor, you have a guaranteed monthly pass, can you continue to give it to me? Thank you very much for the pastries.

(End of this chapter)