Tuqing: My first love was Cixi

Chapter 4 It's on the verge of fire!
At this time, Su Quan was kneeling upright outside Hubei Admiral Taqibu's account.

"Lord Taqib, we are all bannermen, how can you ignore death and not save us?" Su Quan kept shouting.

In order to save his brother this time, he brought a huge amount of money, but it was still useless.

Zeng Guofan refused to accept money and at least met him once, while Taqibu didn't even let him in.

It is strange to say that this Taqibu, as a Manchu, became the most powerful general of the Hunan Army and was devoted to Zeng Guofan.

If he came forward to intercede, Zeng Guofan might still spare Su Yi's life.But Taqib couldn't plead for mercy, the water here was too deep.

"Lord Taqib, for the sake of past friendship, please see me once, see me once!"

Inside the house, Taqib poured cold water on his body over and over again, making the tattoos on his body particularly conspicuous.

loyalty!

This is a word he learned from Yue Feici. In a way, he is indeed an extremely excellent soldier.

But his Qing Dynasty was already in decay.

Listening to Su Quan's shouting outside, Taqib looked sharply.

Save Su Yi?How is it possible?

This is not only the will of Marshal Zeng, but also the will of his Taqib.

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Within the county government.

Zeng Guofan turned a deaf ear to the words of the young eunuch Gui'er, and even found them ridiculous.

Isn't it ridiculous that the empress in the palace actually intercedes for a foreign minister, and she is not a relative?

As an emperor's woman, which one is not walking on thin ice, how can she dare to make such a mistake?

Therefore, he concluded that this little eunuch was just pretending to be powerful.

"If it's for this matter, you can leave." Zeng Guofan said calmly.

The little eunuch Gui'er took out a piece of paper with a delicate line written on it.

"Master Zeng, let Su Yi live. I owe you a huge favor."

In the blank space, there is Empress Yibin's private seal, which looks particularly dazzling.

Zeng Guofan couldn't help but be stunned.

This concubine is actually so comatose?So audacious.

You are not a queen, not even a concubine. You are just a concubine. How dare you interfere in political affairs?
During the Qing Dynasty, the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics. This was an iron rule.He never thought that it was not Yibin who was so bold, but the little eunuch in front of him, who dared to do anything to save his master.

"You are looking for death." Zeng Guofan looked at Gui'er and said coldly: "Is it true that I can't kill you? I will humiliate you and die. For the sake of His Majesty the Emperor's reputation, I will also kill this daring slave like you."

After saying that, Zeng Guofan pulled out his sword and was about to kill Gui'er.

The young eunuch Guizi said: "Master Zeng, do you love His Majesty the Emperor so much? Then why did you write a memorial to mock His Majesty the Emperor? Have you contradicted His Majesty many times over the years? Withholding military pay, and defying orders and disrespecting them, which one have you not done? Have you ever done that?”

Zeng Guofan said coldly: "What do you know?"

He has indeed done all these things, and he is even very proud of them, and doesn't think it's anything.At this time, Zeng Guofan was stubborn and arrogant, and offended countless people, including the emperor.

Guizi said: "The lives of slaves are like weeds. They can be trampled to death casually. Even Su Yi's life is like a sapling on the roadside. It's not worth much. Now the imperial court wants to ask you. Kill us. No matter what happens, No way. But what about the future? Can you bear Master Yi’s grudge? Are you going to accuse Master Yi of never showing up for the rest of his life? "

"I don't believe that Concubine Yi would lose her mind like this. How could I know that it wasn't you, a slave, who made the secret decision?" Zeng Guofan said coldly.

The eunuch Guizi asked: "Do you praise me so much?"

yes? !
Eunuchs are the most cold-blooded people, and Su Yi is not a son of a powerful man, but a descendant of the Eight Banners who has fallen into decline. How could there be a palace eunuch who would shed blood for him?

So no matter how you look at it, this is all the will of the Yi concubine behind it.

Gui'er was making a last-ditch effort. He felt that Su Yi's plan was too risky, and wanted to try it on his own to see if he could rescue the second master.

Not to mention, Taiping military commander Qin Tianlong may not come to rob the prison as promised. Even if he comes, he may even kill Su Yi with his sword and gun.Gui'er knew very well what his second master was capable of. He really didn't have much ability other than words.

The second master is very lovable, especially by girls.Other than that, it's useless.

But Guier is such a loyal second master.

When Gui'er was only six years old, she was abducted by an evil beggar. Her legs were broken, her eggs were castrated, and she was begging for money on the street to gain sympathy from people.

It was a hellish day. After Su Yi saw it, he saw the injustice and drew his sword to help. He killed several evil beggars and rescued Gui'er.

From then on, Guier seemed to have risen from hell to heaven.He followed Su Yi from the age of six to the age of 13, a full seven years.They are called book boys in name, but the second master doesn’t study either. They just eat and drink together and play like brothers.

Although he later entered the palace and followed Empress Yishang, in Gui'er's heart, the second master was always his master and his relative.

Guier continued: "Maybe you think this letter and this private seal were forged by me? Do you think a little eunuch like me can be so loyal? Risking being cut into pieces for the sake of others' trust?"

hehe!This secret letter and private seal were forged by Gui'er. Even if Yibin and Su Yi were passionately in love, they would never leave such a fatal clue, let alone write a secret letter to a foreign minister. Gui'er wanted to save Su Yi. You only take risks in desperation.

However, in Zeng Guofan's mind, so what if it was the work of Empress Yibin?
This empress, Zeng Guofan, had only heard of her. She was from an ordinary background, and her father Hui Zheng's official position was far lower than that of Zeng Guofan.

This group of people have been sitting in the palace watching the sky for a long time. To be honest, Zeng Guofan has not paid much attention to just a concubine.

Among his backers in the capital, whether it was Sushun, Prince Zheng Duanhua, or Prince Yi Zaiyuan, which one could compare to Yibin?
"I haven't seen any secret messages? Please go back!" Zeng Guofan turned around and didn't look at it.

The young eunuch Gui'er turned in another direction, unfolded the secret letter again, and placed it in front of Zeng Guofan.

Zeng Guofan snatched it away, without even looking at it, and burned it cleanly on the candle flame, even rubbing the ashes away.

Then, he said coldly: "I have never heard anything, I have never seen anything, and I have never seen you. If you don't want to die, just shut your mouth."

Then, Zeng Guofan said categorically: "I still say the same thing, Su Yi will definitely die! At dawn tomorrow, he will behead and sacrifice to the flag, no one can save him!"

Su Guier trembled slightly. He finally couldn't save the second master. Should he still rely on the second master himself?Are you still going to carry out that audacious and dangerous plan?
"Someone, take him out!" Zeng Guofan ordered.

"Wait a minute!" said the young eunuch Gui'er, "Su Yi asked me to tell you the last words."

"Say!"

"Su Yi said he wanted to see you one last time to talk about the former Hubei governor Chong Lun!" Guier said slowly.

"Farewell!" Then, Guier turned around and left without saying a word.

Although Zeng Guofan's expression remained unchanged, the hands in his sleeves trembled slightly.

How did Chonglun, the former governor of Hubei, die?How was Wuchang City captured by the Taiping Army?How did Zeng Guofan's troops recapture Wuchang City from Shi Fengkui?
This is the core and most deadly secret for Zeng Guofan.

There were only two or three people handling it.

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After Guier left, Shen Baozhen walked out.

"Empress Yibin and Su Yi are neighbors, and the two have business relationships. Hui Zheng has a stake in Su Yi's family's business." Shen Baozhen said straightforwardly: "The key is the murder of Chonglun. Once this matter is revealed, it will be very difficult for us. It’s a huge crisis.”

He colluded with the Taiping Army and murdered court officials, causing the city of Wuchang to fall into the hands of the Taiping Army.Later, he took it back with his own hands, achieved great success, and was appointed governor of Hubei.

Zeng Guofan said coldly: "Chonglun killed my teacher Wu Wenrong. He is an incompetent national thief and deserves to die."

Then, he asked: "How much does Su Yi know about Chonglun?"

Shen Baozhen said: "He definitely doesn't know the inside story, and there is no evidence. It's all speculation."

In fact, the previous time traveler was the initiator of this matter. He gave Shen Baozhen this idea.

Shen Baozhen offered his plan to Zeng Guofan, and then joined forces with Zhang Yuzhao to complete the entire plan. Finally, it was completed, allowing Zeng Guofan to get what he wanted, and Shen Baozhen became one of the leading figures in the Hunan Army.

These are the changes brought about by former time travellers, making the Hunan Army stronger and more victorious than in history.

"Otherwise, I'll go see Su Yi and find out how much he knows." Shen Baozhen said.

"No, I will go in person." Zeng Guofan said.

Shen Baozhen said: "Dong Di, let me tell you a heart-breaking statement. The imperial court's Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps are all rubbish. We only rely on our Hunan Army for the southern war. Even if Chonglun's death happened, what will happen? How much can the imperial court stand against us?" "

"Although Taqibu is a Manchu, he is upright and loyal to the commander-in-chief. Su Yi is a red belt. Although he is not good at both civil and military affairs, he is cunning. Once he becomes big, it will definitely affect the overall situation of our Hunan Army, and even There is a danger of doves occupying magpie's nests."

"For the great cause of our Hunan Army, Su Yi must die!"

Zeng Guofan said slowly: "This Su Yi is your future son-in-law."

Shen Baozhen said: "I couldn't shirk Lord Jueluo Chong'en's role as matchmaker back then, and who would have expected that the current situation would change so quickly."

Zeng Guofan patted the other party's shoulder and said, "Youdan, I'm very happy that you think so. I'm going to see Su Yi for the last time!"

"Come here, prepare the guards, I'm going to Zhang Family Manor,"

A quarter of an hour later, under the protection of the governor's guard, Zeng Guofan went to the private prison of Zhang Wanwan Manor outside the city to see Su Yi for the last time.

And Shen Baozhen took a long breath.

His future son-in-law, who is smart but stupid, is deliberately trying to help Shen Baozhen get promoted in the Hunan Army, but he doesn't know that the higher his status in the Hunan Army is, the more he needs to completely separate from his red-belt son-in-law?
Many people have not seen it, but the situation has changed.

Besides, what does it matter if a red belt dies?After the rebellion started, all the Manchu governors and generals in the whole south were killed one after another, and all the serious clan members were killed one after another, not to mention the mere red belt of Su Yi?

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After Guier left Guangji City, she went to the dense forest of Zhang Wanwan Manor as agreed.

The Taiping Army really sent people to ambush in the dense forest, and the division commander Qin Tianlong personally led the team.

There were more than 300 people, all of them Guangxi veterans, his most elite subordinates.

Gui'er covered her heart and said tremblingly: "Wait for my signal, you must wait for my signal. As soon as I shoot a rocket into the sky, you will start immediately, rush to Zhang Wanwan Manor, break the prison and rescue Shi Fengkui and my young master."

Qin Tianlong scolded: "What nonsense? How many times have you said it? Got it!"

Then, Guier took advantage of the night and rushed to Zhang Wanwan Manor.

At this time, Zeng Guofan's guards were seen coming out of the west gate and heading to Zhang Wanwan Manor.

Guier's heart was beating like thunder.

I'm coming.

The net has been opened.

I didn't expect that he, a little eunuch, could do such a big thing.

"Second Master, I'm so scared, but also so excited."

"Second Master, are you ready?"

He dug a cave and took out the bow and arrows inside, as well as special rockets.

Ready to launch at any time.

At this time, in the private prison of Zhang Wanwan Manor.

Su Yi sat on the ground next to him, holding the gun in his hand, closing his eyes and concentrating, quietly waiting for Zeng Guofan's arrival.

Big things are about to happen!
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