Tuqing: My first love was Cixi

Chapter 289 The ultimate glory! Prince Regent!
To be honest, it would have been nice to have caused some trouble some time ago.

Because everyone at least knows how difficult this battle is and how difficult it is for the Russian army to fight.

A few years ago, these 60,000 Russian troops were enough to kill several rounds of the capital, enough to crush all the Qing troops several rounds.

But now, he has won such a great victory.

100,000 people fight 60,000 people, plus the navies of both sides.

Nearly 10,000 Russians were captured and suffered 50,000 casualties.

The Chinese army suffered more than 26,000 casualties, especially the 9th Division, which suffered nearly half of its casualties.

Regardless of the fact that nearly 20,000 Russian troops were annihilated on the water, this battle was still a complete victory for China even in terms of pure casualties.

Some time ago, in order to fight for another political line, the bannermen and Yi and others tried their best to amplify the combat effectiveness of the Russian army and made this war empty.

The Crimean War, which not many people paid attention to before, and even the Russo-French War during the Napoleonic period, were also written about in great detail.

Everyone knew that this Russian was... so strong.

Since he has defeated the French, and not long ago, he almost single-handedly defeated Britain, France, Austria and other countries.

Therefore, the banner people and even the people in the capital were full of pessimism at that time.

Even Ci'an was prepared to drag out the war for several years. He planned to transfer one division of the Western Expeditionary Army back to Beijing, and planned to expand the army to five divisions.

The comprehensive Westernization Movement was even planned to be postponed.

Unexpectedly, everyone won a big victory when they least expected it.

Moreover, it was an unprecedented brilliant victory, completely annihilating the Russian army.

What a huge surprise.

Suddenly, the capital once again fell into carnival.

Especially the Han people in the outer city finally no longer have to hang around all day long, and don't have to worry about foreigners coming in again.

As for many bannermen, this time they fell into complete silence and some degree of contemplation.

perhaps……

Su Yi's approach was really right.

Otherwise, in just four or five years, the Qing Dynasty would have undergone such earth-shaking changes.

At the same time, there were two or even three wars, but the national finances still did not collapse.

Before, we completely wiped out the Hongyang Rebellion, wiped out the Nian bandits, and quelled the Hunan Army rebellion. Perhaps... it can be said that it was not that great.

But this time, the one who was defeated was the Russians, one of the Western powers.

A total of 60,000 troops?
I can’t even think about it.

If Su Yi hadn't been paying attention to the late emperor's pressure and establishing an economic experimental zone in Jiujiang, how could the national treasury be so abundant now and how could he have such a good relationship with Britain.

If Prince Su Yi hadn't promoted military reforms, how could there be such a powerful army?

From this point of view, we...could be wrong.

Su Yi is right?
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Of course, even if the officials and people in the capital are shocked, their understanding is still limited.

Those who were truly touched as never before were the British Minister, the American Minister, the French Minister, and the Russian Minister.

After receiving the confirmed battle report, British Minister Bruce and Counselor Basili immediately entered the palace to congratulate the two queen mothers and the emperor on this great victory of the war.

Sir Bruce's original words were, I wish our allies of the British Empire a great victory in their just war against aggression.

This was the first time that a British minister publicly called the Qing an ally.

Then, the American minister asked to see Wen Hsiang, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

First of all, the U.S. Minister emphasized the past unpleasantness and turned the page. It was just a misunderstanding.

Our two countries must build on the past, look forward, find common ground, and continue to deepen the common interests of our two countries.

President Lincoln of our country highly praised the relevant agreement signed not long ago between the United States and your minister Shen Baozhen, and called on the two countries to be bolder and move forward.

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wen Siang expressed his agreement and hoped to continue cooperation in areas of mutual concern and forge ahead in bilateral relations.

Then, Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Tian Yugong began to contact the British Minister.

Negotiations will be held on the complete ban on opium.

There will also be negotiations to permanently cancel the navigation rights of the Western powers’ fleets in the Yangtze River and China’s inland rivers.

Of course, it will be accompanied by the cooperation framework of the comprehensive Westernization Movement. In the next few years, the total investment will exceed 1.6 million taels of silver in comprehensive industrial cooperation.

Sir Bruce stated that he had no authority to agree to these terms, but would submit them to Congress and actively fight for them.

After the public meeting, Sir Basiali had a private meeting with Tian Yugong.

"Sir Basiali, according to Prince Su Yi's plan, after this battle, our country will find a way to enter the world's mainstream countries, so it needs to be widely recognized by the entire Western countries." Tian Yu was fair.

Basharli said: "Of course, this world has such a tradition, defeating a powerful country in a formal war, and then being recognized by the world's major powers. This has always been the case."

Tian Yugong said: "Therefore, it is very important for the prince to appear on major occasions in the world as soon as possible."

Bashar said: "I will return to London immediately and work hard to persuade the royal family and the Prime Minister of the British Empire to formally invite Prince Su Yi to officially visit the British Empire on behalf of China and give him a gorgeous meeting."

Tian Yugong said: "This may not be enough. After the victory of the Prussian-Danish War, the Kingdom of Prussia was completely dissatisfied with the status quo. In order to compete for the leadership of Germany, the conflict between it and Austria has become deeper and deeper, and the pace of the war has also become worse. It’s getting closer.”

Basia said politely: "Yes."

Tian Yugong said: "Then, will the British Empire step in to mediate the conflicts between the two countries?"

Basharli said: "Probably not. Our country does not have such a strong will. Maybe the French have a stronger will in this regard."

Tian Yugong asked: "Why?"

Basharli said: "Because Austria is more powerful, we hope in our hearts that Prussia can teach Austria a lesson, but this is obviously difficult to do, so we will not show too obvious an attitude."

In this environment at that time, no one was really optimistic about the Kingdom of Prussia, and everyone felt that Austria was stronger.

Tian Yugong said: "So, what about symbolic mediation? A symbolic mediation will be led by Britain and France."

Basia said politely: "What do you mean, do you want Prince Su Yi to participate in this mediation while visiting the British Empire? Officially make a public appearance in the most high-end event in Europe."

Tian Yugong said: "Yes, it represents China becoming a mainstream country in the world and participating in the construction of world order."

Basharli said: "That's a pity. In fact, this year's Olympic Games is a good opportunity. The next World Expo will have to wait until the year after tomorrow and will be hosted by Paris."

Tian Yugong said: "So, on the surface, mediating the Austro-Prussian War is the best opportunity to play a role."

Bashar said politely: "Is this the prince's will?"

Tian Yugong said: "Yes."

Basharli said: "If the Austro-Prussian War really breaks out, then what judgment does the prince have on the outcome of the war?"

Tian Yugong said: "I'm sorry, Lord Sir, the prince has not told me about this matter, but he will return to Beijing soon, so you can ask him personally."

Ba Xiali nodded and said: "Okay."

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After the good news came, it was the Russian minister who suffered a thunderous blow.

In the past two or three months, the theory of Russian power has been circulating throughout the capital, saying that the Chinese army cannot win and only political negotiation is the only way out.

At that time, he was still very popular.

With the arrival of winter, the Russian army's victory was just around the corner.

Unexpectedly, after the arrival of winter, we were greeted with the news of a complete defeat.

The whole army was destroyed.

The commander of the expeditionary force, the governor of Eastern Siberia, and dozens of senior generals were all captured.

He couldn't believe it at all, how could he lose so badly.

Then the next situation will be terrifying.

This is definitely not just a medium-sized war, or even just a few hundred thousand square kilometers.

It is about Russia's strategic survival.

It is well known to the whole world that China is weak and can be bullied. And now that it has defeated Russia, how do the European powers view Russia?
Russia's international status will face severe challenges.

Russia's interests in Europe will also be shaken.

Today, all Russian cities in the Far East have been occupied, and even suffered horrific killings.

Then... when Russia launches a retaliatory war in the future, it will need to find another base.

It will take at least three or four years from mobilization to gathering troops and then transporting the troops to the Far East.

What will happen to Russia’s interests in the Far East in the next three or four years?
What to do about Russia’s privileges in China?
Next, the Russian minister went to visit the American minister, hoping that the two families could unite and advance and retreat together.

But this time, the American minister refused.

Then, he went to the French minister, but the other party also refused.

The Russian minister encountered unprecedented isolation.

Therefore, the Russian minister had no choice but to go to the British minister Bruce.

"For the common interests of our Western world in the Qing Dynasty, I formally send an invitation to the British Empire on behalf of Russia to participate in the subsequent negotiations with China." The Russian Minister said.

British Minister Bruce asked in confusion: "What negotiation? What is it about? Why don't I know?"

The Russian minister said: "Of course, we urge China to abide by the relevant agreements of the Treaty of Aihun and the Treaty of Qing-Russia-Beijing."

British Minister Bruce said: "I am very sorry, we are not in a position to participate in such negotiations, sorry."

The Russian minister asked: "What about the temporary armistice agreement between our country and the Qing Dynasty?"

British Minister Bruce said: "If China formally invites me if necessary, I will be very happy to participate in the armistice negotiations between you two."

The Russian minister's face twitched. What does the Qing government mean by invitation?
The Russian minister said coldly: "Sir Bruce, are you going to abandon our previous tacit understanding and our previous position of advancing and retreating together?"

Sir Bruce said: "Of course not, but I cannot betray our Chinese friends."

Then, the Russian minister left angrily.

Bruce and Basial were left laughing.

To be honest, Britain's diplomacy in the Far East has been controversial and even passive in the past two years.

Because of the compromise with China on the Yangtze River waterway, Western countries were no longer willing to recognize Britain's diplomatic leadership. Russia and the United States even stood on opposite sides. The French's diplomatic stance in Asia also entered a cold war with the British.

Therefore, in the past two years, the British minister has not been a good position, and he has been criticized every day.

And now, I am finally proud.

With China's victory, the United States, France and other Western countries once again united under the British Empire.

And poor Russia is obviously about to be squeezed out.

Basharli said: "This reminds me of a saying, either on the dining table or on the menu. At least in East Asia, China is already on the dining table, and Russia may be on the menu."

Bruce said: "At least, all Russia's special interests in Asia will be put on the dining table and completely divided."

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It is really too far to return to Beijing from the battlefield in Heilongjiang.

Su Yi walked for a full month and a half.

1865, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Su Yicai led the vanguard and returned to the capital.

At this time of winter, the weather in Beijing is still very cold. Although the weather is very good, the sky is blue and the sun is bright. But when the north wind blows, it's still bitingly cold.

During the last triumphal ceremony, outside Yongding Gate, the emperor only came out to greet him briefly.

But this time, the emperor led the princes, ministers, civil and military officials, and marched for thirty miles to welcome him.

Originally, Yi Zhao invited the empress dowagers of the two palaces, saying that the young emperor was a student and Su Yi was a teacher. In order to respect the teacher, it was necessary for the emperor to go on foot to greet him.

At that time, the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty couldn't believe it after hearing this.

The emperor is only ten years old. You let him go so far in the dead of winter.

Later, it was Chongen who stood up and gave his objection.

Therefore, it was finally changed to the emperor riding a dragon chariot for twenty-five miles and walking the last five miles.

Early this morning.

The emperor then led hundreds of people and thousands of troops out of Yongding Gate in a mighty manner.

It took two hours to cover twenty-five miles.

Then, the little emperor came down and walked.

Finished the last five miles.

A quarter of an hour before twelve o'clock at noon, the little emperor and the civil and military officials had already seen Su Yi and the leading troops.

The magnificent music sounded again.

This time the music is of a higher standard.

Su Yi rode up to the scene, still ten meters away.

Prince Gong Yi, Prince Yi Zaiyuan and other princes took the lead and knelt down neatly.

"Congratulations to Prince Yi on his triumphant return!"

Hundreds of princes, ministers, civil and military officials also knelt down neatly.

Thousands of troops who came to greet him also knelt down in unison.

"Congratulations to Prince Yi on his triumphant return."

"I sincerely wish Prince Yi to make great contributions to this dynasty."

Su Yi sat on the horse and knelt on the ground looking at these outstanding princes, princes, and dukes.

When the little emperor saw this scene, he was obviously a little panicked.

Su Yi got off his horse and came to the young emperor. He gave a military salute and said, "I pay my respects to the emperor."

The little emperor stepped forward and cupped his hands and said: "Students pay homage to the teacher. Thank you for your hard work, teacher."

Su Yi said: "Thank you for your hard work, Your Majesty. Do you feel cold after walking such a long way?"

The little emperor said: "Knowing that the teacher has won, my heart is surging and I don't feel cold."

Then, Su Yi looked towards the eunuch Zenglu. Hundreds of princes, ministers, civil and military officials were still kneeling. The little emperor was nervous and did not scream in time.

The chief eunuch Zenglu stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty?"

The little emperor said: "Oh, dear uncles and dear princes, please get up."

The great eunuch Zenglu said: "Pingshen."

The princes, ministers, civil and military officials all stood up.

Then, return to the capital together.

Prince Gong Yi stepped forward and cupped his hands and said: "Prince Yijun, you have worked so hard and are so amazing. You have made the greatest contribution to this dynasty. I don't know how happy my ancestors are in the sky."

Su Yi glanced at Yi. He didn't like acting, so he just nodded coldly without responding.

Su Yi held the little emperor's hand and said, "It's freezing cold. Your Majesty, please enter the chariot."

The little emperor said: "I want to accompany you on the walk."

Su Yi said: "No need."

Then, he directly led the little emperor and asked him to get on the dragon chariot.

Su Yi also got on the horse.

"Let's go!" From the beginning to the end, he did not give this prince and minister a good look.

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Next, outside Yongding Gate.

A brief but magnificent triumphal ceremony was held.

then!

Su Yi entered the capital directly and returned home.

At this time, the palace of Prince Yijun was already decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations and was filled with joy.

Night time.

Zhenzhen panted heavily from the torment and said in a trembling voice: "My lord, are you a tiger?"

Su Yi said: "For almost half a year, I was really depressed."

Zhenzhen said: "Go over there, she must be waiting for you, and she will be waiting for you early in the morning."

What he really meant was Ci'an. He must be waiting at the place where the two got married.

After Su Yi left.

Sure enough, Ci'an sat at the table with a shy look on her face.

The delicious food on the table is still steaming hot.

Seeing Su Yi, her beautiful eyes sparkled with joy, and she said angrily: "But come here after you have eaten?"

Su Ye said: "Even a god would be extremely hungry if he saw Wan'er."

Then, Su Yi sat down, held her in his arms, and had another meal of food and wine.

Ci'an sniffed and said, "You, you and Zhenzhen did something bad and came here without washing?"

Su Yi said: "Yes, do you want me to wash it? I haven't washed mine yet, you want to take a look."

"You're annoying, gangster..." Ci'an said angrily.

Su Yi put his hand in, one hand was wet, and said: "Is this all?"

Ci'an said: "Who knows? I can't stand thinking about this kind of thing, and I will have wild dreams as soon as I think about it."

Su Yi peeled her off and said softly: "I really haven't washed it yet. Do you still want it?"

"Yes, yes..." Ci'an said tremblingly: "Anyway...anyway, I don't care about you. Anyway, I wash myself nice."

Then, she opened slightly and entered inch by inch.

Su Yi said: "Does it smell good? Really? Let me try it."

Ci'an held it in both hands.

Really, the snow is tender and slightly sweet, as if it melts in your mouth.

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In this way, the two of them made a mess in the restaurant first.

Next, Ci'an brought over the washing things and said: "You need to brush your teeth, brush your teeth..."

"If you don't brush your teeth, you won't be allowed to visit your relatives."

Then, Su Yi took a toothbrush and brushed her teeth.

Then, she brought some mouthwash, which contained mint and rose essence.

He held a small cup of mouthwash and gave it to Su Yi to drink.

Su Yizai rinsed his mouth carefully and took a special breath.

After Su Yi finished brushing her teeth and rinsing her mouth, Ci'an's little mouth came up and she was very obsessed with playing the kissing game.

Then, kissing and kissing, he went in again.

The two of them struggled for a while, dripping with sweat.

"I can't do it anymore, I can't do it anymore, I really can't do it anymore..."

"This is really tiring..." Ci'an said.

Su Yi smiled and said, "Why are you tired? I'm tired. Just don't move."

Ci'an said: "How did you know that devoting yourself wholeheartedly to this kind of thing is also very tiring...I am even more tired."

Su Yi said: "Baby, are you hoarse? You're not loud either."

Her voice is indeed not loud, but it is very charming.

Next, the two people hugged each other and talked.

Ci'an began to count the days with his green-white fingers.

"Wan'er, what are you thinking about?" Su Yi asked.

Ci'an said: "I don't think I can conceive a baby, but I want it."

"If you want to have two children, you have to hurry up."

"I'm already that old this year."

He's only twenty-eight years old. How old is he?

Su Yi held her flushed face, her eyes were full of light, and her expression was full of innocence.

He looks very young and still full of fantasy.

Although he didn't say it out loud, the other party obviously read Su Yi's love and praise, and suddenly became even happier.

"I'm going to sleep." Ci'an said, "After I fall asleep, you can go to Changchun Palace."

Su Yi was stunned.

Ci'an said: "Although I am not willing to accept it, and I am also annoyed by her. But... everyone should try their best to maintain dignity. Could it be that you abandoned her?"

"I know you like me more..."

"Besides, if I have children next time, I...I want to stay here most of the time."

Next, she said this and fell asleep quickly.

Su Yi got out of bed and took a shower by herself first.

Then, he gently wiped her body with a towel. She was also wiped clean by Su Yi while she was half asleep and half awake.

Finally, he kissed her on the lips and snowy buttocks before leaving.

When Su Yi entered Changchun Palace.

Yehenala cried.

"I, I thought you wouldn't come."

"I thought you would continue to blame me and never want to talk to me or touch me again."

Here, Su Yi is galloping.

He couldn't even help himself and slapped her hard several times.

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By the time Su Yi returned home, it was already one o'clock in the morning.

When she finally squeezed into Zhenzhen's bed, she said happily: "Husband, you can still come back."

Su Yi asked: "Is it possible that you can still eat me?"

Zhenzhen said: "I want to eat you."

It was only when she was half asleep that she said such coquettish words.

Then, Su Yi hugged her snow-like body with one hand in each hand and fell asleep.

Early the next morning!
Su Yi left home and went to the palace to attend court.

Unfortunately, I only slept for more than three hours.

The crowd was huge.

I haven't seen such a grand scene for a long time.

Because of the need to reform flag affairs, most of the banner officials once resigned and stayed home.

Many times, the court hall would be mostly empty.

And now, they're all here.

Su Yi was wearing a five-clawed king's robe, and wherever he passed, he seemed to be carrying a huge aura.

No matter who they were, whether they were bannermen or Han Chinese, they were very far away from Su Yi. They immediately stopped and stood on both sides without saying a word or even daring to speak out.

At this time, Su Yi really had a very captivating aura, extremely oppressive.

In the past few years, he has killed many people and won many battles.

Finally, I got the treatment of a top-notch king.

But he, Su Yi, was not an approachable person.

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After entering Qianqing Palace.

Prince Gong and Prince Yi had already been waiting there.

Originally, at the court meeting, the two people stood side by side at the front, with Yi standing on the left and Su Yi standing on the right.

At this time, Yi took the initiative to stand on the right.

After seeing Su Yi come in, he immediately took two steps back, not daring to stand side by side with Su Yi.

Su Yi still didn't give him a good look, and just stood in her position.

After a while.

The queen mothers of the two palaces appeared with the young emperor.

"See the Queen Mother, see the Emperor."

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

"Be flat!"

Empress Dowager Ci'an still doesn't like to talk.

The Queen Mother of the West didn't seem to have slept well either. Her eyes were a little red, and she even couldn't help but yawn, but she moved forward and held back.

(It has been reviewed and I will modify it)

"There is only one topic today."

"Su Yi, Prince of Yi County, has made such an unparalleled contribution, which is the greatest contribution since the founding of this dynasty."

This is actually controversial. Capturing the capital at that time was probably the greatest achievement of the founding of the dynasty.

In other words, the elimination of Nanming is the greatest achievement of this dynasty.

However, in the current environment, the Empress Dowager of the Two Palaces said that this is the first great merit, that is the first great merit.

"After this battle, China will surely shock the world and become a world power." Yehenala continued.

It's too early to say this.

That's a big deal.

However, no one refutes you.

Yehenala said: "How should we reward such a great contribution?"

As soon as these words came out, Prince Yi Zaiyuan immediately went out.

However, there was one person who was faster, Prince Gong Yi rushed out almost immediately.

Zaiyuan said bluntly: "The Queen Mother, Prince Yi should be promoted to Prince! To Prince Yi."

"Not only that, this prince should be crowned the Iron Hat King."

Add another iron-hatted prince?

Prince Gong was furious, are you taking my words away?

Then, he gritted his teeth and said: "I would like to report to the Queen Mother, for such a great achievement, just being promoted to prince is not enough."

"I beg the Queen Mother to promote Su Yi to Prince Regent!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole audience was shocked and couldn't believe it.

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(End of this chapter)