late Qing Dynasty arrest

It is a very cumbersome matter for the empress dowagers of the two palaces to drive back to the capital from the Old Summer Palace. There is a set of rules from the ancestors of the Qing Dynasty, which are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites.From the time when Emperor Tongzhi went to greet him in person, to driving into Beijing, every link must be done meticulously.So the busiest person is Linggui, Minister of Rites.

Linggui Aixinjueluo clan, the seventh grandson of Changning, son of Wuben.In Daoguang's 15th year, he was promoted, in 18th year, he was a Jinshi, and in 21st year, he was awarded editing.Later, he moved to Guozijian Siye, a bachelor of the Imperial Academy, an official of daily life, a bachelor of servants, the minister of Guanglu Temple, the general political envoy, the left deputy capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the minister of the Shengjing Ministry of War, and the minister of the Shengjing Ministry of Punishment. , the right minister of the Ministry of Industry, the deputy governor of Zhenghongqi Mongolia, and successively served as the minister in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the commander of Zhengbai Banner, Xiangbai Banner, and Xianglan Banner Guards, the deputy capital commander of the Han Army of Zhenglan Banner, the deputy capital commander of Xianglan Banner Manchuria, Zhenghuang Banner Han Army Deputy Dutong, Hu, Gong, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment and Lifan Academy, and a cabinet bachelor.During the Tongzhi period, he also managed the affairs of the Ministry and the Banner, enriched the vice president of the Record Museum, the vice president of the National History Museum, the Mongolian capital of Zhenglan Banner, the Zuodu Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Minister of Rites.

Linggui is meticulous about the etiquette system, and does every link with dedication.The task of Li Guolou is to accompany Emperor Tongzhi to pay homage to the Empress Dowagers of the Two Palaces, and other things are to accompany Emperor Tongzhi to play in the Old Summer Palace for a few days.

Emperor Tongzhi took Li Guolou with him, and he used Li Guolou as a shield. The love affairs he had done in the capital had long been known to the Empress Dowager Cixi, and he felt a little guilty, fearing that his mother would punish him for his nonsense.The little eunuch Du Zhixi had already been hidden by him, hiding outside the palace to avoid the limelight.And Du Eniang, a prostitute raised outside the palace, was given to Li Guolou to be his wife. All the dirty things were wiped clean, and there was no future trouble behind her ass.But he thinks that he is not a good person, let Li Guolou ride on Du Eniang to conquer without knowing it, and let the most favored servant put a green hat on him.

In the morning, the two mothers did not get mad at him. Emperor Tongzhi was in a happy mood. The weather in early winter was cold, but Emperor Tongzhi was very interested and took Li Guolou to play in the Old Summer Palace.I ran to the Western Building to see the newly laid Western Railway Tracks. The train has not yet entered the Old Summer Palace, and the railway tracks can also become a scenic spot.

A flat car that rolls like a pulley on rails has become a toy for Emperor Tongzhi.This kind of flatbed car is placed on the rails. It is a manual railcar that is convenient for carrying materials when building a railway. It can sit several people, and one or two people can shake the curved arm of the mechanical device, and the flatbed car can quickly move forward on the rails. It's amazing to get up fast, and it's no problem to surpass the speed of a horse.

Li Guolou and Na Bazi worked together on the flat pulley to demonstrate to Emperor Tongzhi how the flat pulley moved forward and how to retreat, and the forward and backward speeds were as fast.The two shook their arms vigorously, and the speed was so fast that it was dizzying to watch. Emperor Tongzhi became excited and clapped his hands.Reluctantly watching the flat wheeled cart turn a corner and disappear from sight.

"This dog slave can play by himself." Emperor Tongzhi was quite dissatisfied. Could it be that he only had to watch it? It's not difficult at all. Who wouldn't do such a simple action.

The chief eunuch Liu Deyin was a little anxious, afraid that the emperor Tongzhi would personally try the danger, the railway track was not yet finished, and danger would come at any time, so he hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the empress dowager is in the next yard, don't go up and sit, the slave's head is still on the ground." I want to stay on my neck for a few more days."

The great eunuch Liu Deyin has a lot of face. Although Emperor Tongzhi is annoying, he can't just scold him in front of other people. The palace pays attention to rules and prestige.If the great eunuch Liu Deyin falls out of favor, chaos will occur.Unless he was going to replace Liu Deyin, so the Emperor Tongzhi did not refute Liu Deyin's words, but changed his way, nodded and said: "Well, I have my own measure. Liu Deyin, go to the empress dowager's place once and tell Erniang that I will accompany her at night. meal."

"Zha! This slave will talk about it now." Liu De couldn't control the Emperor Tongzhi, he couldn't see it, anyway, he had already said it, and he didn't need to take responsibility for what happened.

The flat pulley came back in front of Emperor Tongzhi and stopped slowly. Li Guolou twitched his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, how about going fast, the locomotive is three or four times faster than this thing, and it doesn't take much effort. All it takes are workers to feed the locomotives coal."

"Well, very good, very good! I understand, Li Guolou, come down for me, let me play with that Caijin." Emperor Tongzhi was eager to try, and stepped on the flatbed cart.

"Your Majesty, it's very dangerous. When the train arrives, I will personally wait for you to play." Li Guolou was in a hurry, and held back the emperor Tongzhi's dragon robe, preventing him from getting on the train. You know, a spank hit him in the ass.

"Bold! Let go of Li Guolou's hand, be careful of your dog's head." Emperor Tongzhi still stood beside the rocker, learning to do the rocker with his bare hands.

Li Guolou didn't worry about being dismissed. This kind of flatbed car is actually not very dangerous and can be stopped at any time.People can sit down, as long as they don't jump out of the car while coasting.As for being punished by the Empress Dowagers of the Two Palaces, he had long been prepared. After committing so many things, the Empress Dowagers of the Two Palaces would always find a reason to beat him up, so that the two old women could vent their anger.

"To the emperor, that's it. Don't let go. If you say it too quickly, the servant will shake it a little slower. If the emperor doesn't want to shake the arm, just sit down immediately and pull the rope next to it, and everything will be fine." Meticulously taught Emperor Tongzhi how to use the rocker arm, and being able to serve the emperor at such a close distance made him very excited.

"Drive!" The flat pulley began to roll, and Emperor Tongzhi seemed to be riding on a galloping horse, starting a new journey.This is the progress of history. The Qing Empire has kept up with the pace of the industrial revolution. The cold wind blows past the ears, the acceleration is so enjoyable, the roar sounds trembling, and the wheels are rolling towards a new era.This is even more exciting than riding on the little lady, "That money, go faster."

"Zha!" Na Bazi carefully accelerated the speed of the rocker arm, and the flat pulley began to slide rapidly. This is the power of the train, and no one can stop the wheels of history.

Emperor Tongzhi was sweating all over, rejuvenated, and full of energy. He watched buildings disappear in front of his eyes. It turns out that nature still has such fantastic scenes.He had a great time playing it, as if he was practicing martial arts in a martial arts arena.The four-kilometer journey arrived in a flash, and Emperor Tongzhi watched the scenery of the Western-style building along the way, jumping off the flat-bed pulley with endless enthusiasm.

"That Caijin, I remember you, work hard." Emperor Tongzhi was very satisfied with the renovation of the Old Summer Palace, and in two years, he would see a brand new Old Summer Palace.

"Thank you for the cultivation, master. The slave will definitely renovate the garden, and then let the master come to play." Nabazi crawled along the pole, imitating Li Guolou, drooling on his face, and kowtowed to send Emperor Tongzhi away.

Li Guolou followed quickly, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you will get sick if you are sweating all over your body and blown by the wind. You should go take a bath quickly, this servant will leave now."

Emperor Tongzhi rolled his eyes and scolded angrily: "Bold slave, you want me to die early. Taking a bath so early, I still want to live to be 80 years old."

Emperor Tongzhi was served by a bare-bottomed maid who took a bath. He thought wrongly, so he rejected Li Guolou's proposal without hesitation, and continued to walk around in the Western Building.The sun is shining on his head, and the warm sunlight is shining on his body. How can he get sick? He is not a sick child.

"I know I was wrong, and I hope the emperor will forgive me." Li Guolou rolled over and knelt down, he shouldn't talk too much, he kindly treated him like a donkey's liver and lungs.I secretly admired the Tongzhi Emperor for his energy, being able to play during the day and fight at night.

In the morning, the Emperor Tongzhi was in full swing, leading a group of eunuchs around, accompanied by Li Guolou.This time the Emperor Tongzhi did not bring the empress or concubine with him to the Old Summer Palace. He was planning to cultivate himself and cultivate his character here for a few days, so that the empress dowagers of the two palaces could see a reformed emperor.The little prince was kicked away, the prostitute was given away, and he no longer indulged in the love of men and women, and put his mind on state affairs. Isn't such an emperor a good emperor?Since the pro-government, there has been a new atmosphere of prosperity, just like this Yuanmingyuan, where old trees sprout new shoots.

"It's good to have money! Li Guolou, tell me honestly, where did you get so much money?" Emperor Tongzhi went around in circles in the brand new flower array, and couldn't find the exit of the maze for a while.Curious that Li Guolou could accomplish so many things in such a short time.

Li Guolou already knew the layout of the Wanhuazhen maze, but he still ran into walls like a headless chicken.

Li Guolou couldn't bear it anymore, and said from his heart: "The emperor is not a slave who has money, but you don't know if you have money. The state's wealth can be collected up to 30%, and there is so much money that has been embezzled by officials big and small. Your mother-in-law, uncle, uncle, and relatives are all big embezzlers. The skill of the slaves is to borrow their money, first use it wisely, and get rich together."

"Well, I know, so I pretend I didn't ask." Emperor Tongzhi couldn't help laughing. The country increased its wealth, but it couldn't attack the original system, and the privileges of the Manchus couldn't be touched.Only by increasing the intensity of the industrial revolution, discovering new sources of income, and opening up avenues of income, can the 30% stake he invested in Li Guolou become an astronomical figure.

"The emperor should go from here!" Li Guolou seemed to find a way to reach the sky, pointing to the light in surprise.

"Well! Because it's here." Emperor Tongzhi looked at the tall red walls and the overgrown green shades. There were different symbols on each red wall, which were obscure marks. Anyone who could understand these strange marks would be able to Get out of the maze, but who would be so free to recite the meaning hidden in the weird symbols.

The two walked out of the Ten Thousand Flowers Formation one after the other, and shouted joyfully together.Emperor Tongzhi knew about this maze since he was a child, but he never walked through it, because the Western Building in Changchun Garden was dilapidated and closed long ago.Unexpectedly, Li Guolou was so capable, he renovated the Western Building in a short period of time, and it could be used as his bedroom immediately.When I come next time, I can play hide-and-seek with Queen Arut, Concubine Hui, Concubine Yu, and Concubine Xun.

Emperor Tongzhi was in good spirits, talking and laughing all the way, but he stopped laughing when he came to the empty Yuanying Temple.Because there used to be dozens of Western-style pendulum clocks and various cultural relics of Westerners, but they were stolen when the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded during the Xianfeng period. Until now, there are only some Western-style furniture here. Nothing else.

Li Guolou saw that Emperor Tongzhi was displeased, so he hurriedly approached him and said, "My Majesty, the antiques of foreigners have to be customized, and the prices are very high. The slaves have limited financial resources now, and they don't want to let foreigners earn money. In two or three years Only in the future will we be able to buy antiques from foreigners.”

"Well, it's hard for you." Emperor Tongzhi left Yuanying Temple with his hands behind his back. The painful memories made him shoulder the burden of a country's rise and renew his ambition to be a monarch.He walked on the stone steps with his chest upright, the rich fragrance of plants and flowers, the pleasant scenery, and the picturesque and dream-like Western-style buildings, all of which were just a fleeting moment.To display the great talent and strategy of governing the country and make the common people of the world benefit from the mighty grace of the emperor, this is what he can do.

As for the housework, the servant Li Guolou was left to handle it. Emperor Tongzhi said, "Li Guolou, the responsibilities are heavy and the road is long. Your burden is not light. Next year there will be two gardens."

"Your Majesty, please forgive me, one garden has already crushed the slave's backbone, and there are two more gardens in a few years." Li Guolou's knees softened, and he fell to his knees.This matter must never be agreed to. If it is not done well, it will be done badly. He does not have the financial resources. Emperor Qianlong used hundreds of millions of taels of silver to repair the huge Old Summer Palace. Where can he find hundreds of millions of taels of silver.

With a sound of "噗嗤", Emperor Tongzhi was overjoyed, and said with a casual smile: "You dog slave, don't listen to the wind and rain, I just said it, you can do it bit by bit, I didn't ask you to complete the repairs at once."

"Oh... Your Majesty is really a benevolent king." Li Guolou calmed down his flustered heart, and looked up at the Emperor Tongzhi who was aloof. The young man's personality is erratic, and many things depend on the future. The development of the world, the unknown world, there will be many variables.Will the young Emperor Tongzhi favor him as always?And will his ending be as sad as He Shen's?All the "causes" of seeds will grow into formed "fruits". Will the evil fruits cultivated by him be reincarnated in heaven?Li Guolou couldn't help but shuddered, and lowered his head in horror, the power of heaven is unpredictable!