late Qing Dynasty arrest

Li Guolou inspected the Western-style buildings and was very satisfied with Smiley's work. He also wanted to see the two steamships of Fuhai. He looked at his pocket watch. It was already past four in the afternoon, and the sky had already darkened, so he gave up the idea of ​​inspection. .There are two routes of Qichun Garden and Wanchun Garden, Li Guolou is hesitant about where to go?

"Go to Wanchun Garden!" Li Guolou boarded the carriage and went straight to Wanchun Garden. The Empress Dowager Cixi was cautious and went to greet the Empress Dowager Cixi first.

Li Guolou's convoy did not go through the main entrance, but came to Wanchun Garden through a tree-lined path, where Xiaode Zhang was looking forward to.Seeing Li Guolou's carriage, he hurried forward and complained: "I said brother! Why did you come here? The two empress dowagers are waiting for you."

Li Guolou jumped out of the carriage and said solemnly: "Xiao Dezhang, I'm going to inspect the work. The time is just right now." Then he said: "I brought a birthday present for Empress Dowager Cixi, send someone to move it quickly. Be careful, it's very expensive."

Xiao Dezhang took a bank note in his hand, his eyes narrowed instantly.Xiao De stretched his neck to look at the jadeite watermelon in the carriage, and shouted arrogantly: "Good thing! Little ones, hurry up and move it, Master Li will give you a big reward." [

"Hey! Master Li, don't let your subordinates move it, the servants will move it." The four eunuchs moved the shelves deftly, walking with duck steps, and carried the shelves steadily.

Li Guolou took off his official hat and strode across the threshold. Here he is the emperor, and the two empress dowagers will sing praises to him...

In the morning of the next day, it was raining lightly, and Li Guolou stood alone for a rest, doing Tai Chi slowly, waiting for the two empress dowagers to leave.Dressing up for a woman is a major event, and there is no rush in everything, as soon as it comes, you can take it easy, and when you come to Yuanmingyuan, you should cultivate your body and cultivate your "sex".

Empress Dowager Cixi and Empress Dowager Ci'an traveled in uniforms, with round collars and large plackets. The collars, sleeves, and plackets were all decorated with wide lace, wide cuffs, and waistcoats, but the patterns were different.Comb flag-style hair in a bun and wear flag shoes with flowerpot bottoms.The two held large silks and looked at each other with a smile. They both thought they were extremely beautiful, as if they had returned to the old days when they were competing for favor.

The two were actually dressed properly, but they did not leave the dressing room on the second floor, but looked at Li Guolou through the glass.

The Empress Dowager Cixi said with a silly smile: "Sister, look at the small building. It looks like the characters in the New Year paintings, and it is not real at all."

The Empress Dowager Ci'an squinted and said: "Sister, don't be greedy, the times are different, we must leave a clear name, give people room for imagination, and not let the handle fall."

The Empress Dowager Cixi opened the glass to let the raindrops scatter in, and the cool autumn wind came together. Li Guolou was the only one in her eyes.

"Sister, it was Bengong who struck first, tonight it is Bengong's turn to strike first." Empress Dowager Ci'an laughed and stepped out of the dressing room.

"Xiaolou, does this Palace look good?" The Empress Dowager Ci'an looked like a princess, twisting her hips and waist.

"It's beautiful! The most beautiful beauty in the Qing Dynasty is like a lotus emerging from the water, standing gracefully." Li Guolou lovingly held the hand of the Empress Dowager Ci'an, and his flattery was unmatched.

"What about my palace?" Empress Dowager Cixi's almond eyes shone sharply, as if she could see through Li Guolou's heart.

Li Guolou naturally held the Empress Dowager Cixi's hand, and the three walked slowly in the corridor, reciting:

"Apricot leaves are green and clean like jade,

Hibiscus flowers yellow to welcome the autumn wind.

Stay together and look after each other,

Shake your limbs while drunk with true feelings. "

"I can't walk anymore, I don't want to see some ghostly trains. Xiaolou, I have written all your poems. Don't forget to write this one to Xing'er." Empress Dowager Cixi put her arms around Li Guolou , refused to move the place, tears flashed in his eyes.

"Be good! I want to be like a mother of a country, and love you at night." Li Guolou dragged two, and it was still done. For the prosperity of the country, he was willing to make every effort. [

"Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" The two empress dowagers got on the chariot with coquettish laughter, and when they arrived, they still stared at Li Guolou reluctantly.

The Empress Dowager Cixi and the Empress Dowager Ci'an each had their own private cars, and it was rare for them to sit together hand in hand, and the carriage drove to the Western Building.Along the way are all newly-built buildings and Qionglou, which show their enchanting figures in the rain. These buildings are all renovated with people's fat and ointment.Empress Dowager Cixi looked at the scene outside, she was in a happy mood, and said with a smile: "It's better to be a small building! Don't worry about it, let the Longevity Hill project start in full swing, and it won't disturb the people. The craftsmen and servants still have money to support the whole family." , the craftsmen in the capital rely on us to support them."

"Hmph! Of course my sister said Xiaolou is good. Emerald jade watermelon, move it into your house, my sister has everything." Empress Dowager Ci'an sneered jealously.

The Empress Dowager Cixi rolled her eyes and said: "Sister, what are you anxious about? I want to be one year older. When you celebrate your birthday, there will naturally be treasures moved into the Qichun Garden. Xiaolou said that the exquisite jade will rise into clouds, and this palace can't even imagine it. What will it be like?"

The Empress Dowager Ci'an clenched her silver teeth and said: "Linglong jade can rise into the clouds, I don't believe it! Xiaolou dares to lie to me, let's see how I deal with him."

"Hmph! According to my palace, it's Xiaolou who takes care of my younger sister. My younger sister is not as good at it." Empress Dowager Cixi glanced at the two maids beside her, and replied shamelessly.

"Hey hey hey!" The Empress Dowager Ci'an and the two maids covered their mouths and smiled coquettishly. The Empress Dowager is a woman and cannot speak without a man.

Another car, Li Guolou, was sitting alone. This is Zanyue, which is beyond the duty of a minister, but Li Guolou sat in the car with peace of mind. He has come to this point, and there is no turning back in life. When will his head be chopped off by the emperor? It also deserves it.He didn't believe that the Tongzhi Emperor Muzhi Mujue had been a puppet emperor for more than ten years, and the Tongzhi Emperor was only in charge of the government, and he dared not show his dissatisfaction with the empress dowagers of the two palaces.Also, Emperor Tongzhi was a different type of emperor, and he didn't care that he was the face of the empress dowagers of the two palaces. The secret family affairs of the Manchu and Qing royal families were unknown.Everyone pretended to be deaf and dumb, as if it had happened.

Along the way, the sergeants stood in the rain, the eunuchs greeted each other on their knees, and the Western-style buildings stood among the green pines and cypresses.

Li Guolou jumped off the cart and stood in the rain with his back straight. Here he is the only one who dares to be a man with his chest up, and he doesn't need to bow his knees to be a slave.

Smiling face and male duck voice: "Welcome the empress dowagers of the two palaces, drum music!"

The music sounded, and under the two Hualuo umbrellas, two mothers of the state stepped into the Western Building. The second team of eunuchs and maids followed in turn. Everyone's movements, seats, and order were in accordance with the rules, and they moved forward step by step.

Li Guolou was quite disciplined at first, standing at the front of the line and leading the way.But for a while Empress Dowager Ci'an asked him a question, for a while Empress Dowager Cixi called him over, and after a while Li Guolou was already standing between the two empress dowagers.The three stood under a Hualuo umbrella, strolling and admiring the Western-style buildings in the rain.

Li Guolou pointed to the big train covered in red and colorful, and said with a smile: "The two empress dowagers, this locomotive is a gift from the Prussian Emperor William I. It symbolizes the friendship between the two countries and costs one or two silver coins from the treasury. The "Songhe" on the front is three A character, the empress dowager guess who wrote it?"

The Empress Dowager Cixi has the most research on fonts. She walked to the front of the locomotive, looked at the "Songhe", smiled charmingly and said: "The small building wants to confuse me. Is it so easy for me to fool me? This is the new department. It was written by the champion, Lu Runxiang, and there are scriptures that he copied for me in the palace room."

"Xing'er is so smart." Li Guolou praised in a low voice, thinking of Lu Runxiang, the number one scholar, he thought it was funny, and Lu Runxiang's job was to copy Buddhist scriptures for Empress Dowager Cixi.

In the Qing Dynasty, when an official was over 40 years old, he could truly enter the official career, and only over 50 years old could hold a high position.At the age of 48, Li Hongzhang was conferred a bachelor degree in Wuyingdian, becoming the head of Han officials, breaking the century-old officialdom tradition of the Qing Dynasty.And he even subverted the officialdom of the Qing Dynasty. At the age of 23, he had already entered the military aircraft department, and he had more official hats than anyone on the right.Seven points depend on hard work, and three points depend on appearance. Li Guolou accepted the favor of the two empress dowagers frankly.

The eunuchs and maids next to her were originally serious, but now they couldn't hold back their laughter.

The Empress Dowager Ci'an turned her head to look at it, and scolded: "Be serious for me, you can't laugh when taking photos, it's against royal dignity. Xiaolou, help me get on the Songhe, I'm a little scared."

"Hey!" Li Guolou agreed quickly, but his eyes shot at the two female photographers holding tripods, don't look around, be careful to be silenced by him.

There are several steps to get on the train, a little eunuch took advantage of the opportunity to make a meat pad under the steps, Li Guolou almost wanted to fly, but he held back, leaned over the little eunuch, and stuffed a silver ticket , Said: "Get out of the way for me."

"Punch!" The little eunuch didn't even lift his head, his job from morning till night was to be trampled on. [

Li Guolou took Empress Dowager Cixi and Empress Dowager Ci'an to visit the carriages. In the carriages, he was already scruples, and his movements were intimate, and everything was new.

The carriages of the train are divided into twelve sections, which are luxuriously and gorgeously decorated, with strong western ethnic characteristics.

Li Guolou pulled a handle and said: "Miao'er, Xing'er, cover your ears quickly, I have already issued the signal to start the train, the driver of the locomotive will start the train when he sees the signal, and the whistle will sound a bit loud at the beginning .”

"Xiao Lou, hurry up and sit next to me, I'm still a little scared." The Empress Dowager Ci'an covered her ears, not letting go of Li Guolou, and the three of them sat on the sofa.

The train whistled, the sharp sound was deafening, the wheels rolled, and the history of the Qing Dynasty took a big step forward.

The eunuchs and maids couldn't sit still any longer, and they all ran to the entrance to see the scenery if there was any danger in the carriage.

"Oh! That's what the train looks like! It's really much faster than the train, and it's easier to walk." The Empress Dowager Cixi could no longer sit still and began to walk around in the carriage.

Li Guolou said: "The industrial revolution in the West relied on trains to drive social progress. The Qing Dynasty had only one benefit when it had trains. As a decision-maker of national policy, we must seize the opportunity."

Empress Dowager Cixi asked: "Which harm? Xiaolou just talk about it."

Li Guolou smiled sweetly and said: "Xing'er, smart people know that once the train starts, water transportation will be abolished. So some officials strongly oppose the construction of the train, saying that the train will kill people, but in fact it is the interests that are at work. But the country With trains, our country's national power will grow at the speed of trains, what do you think the Qing Dynasty will be like in the future?"

Empress Dowager Cixi said: "Xiaolou, the booklet of Zhang Zhidong, governor of Huguang, have you seen it?"

Li Guolou shook his head and said, "Xing'er, I've only been back for two days. I heard Li Hongzhang talk about this document at the Prime Minister's Office yesterday. I've seen the content, but according to what Li Hongzhang said, he supports the construction of the Beijing-Han Railway."

"Oh! Li Hongzhang supports the construction of the Beijing-Han Railway! Originally, he said that the money would have to wait three to five years, so did he say where the money came from?" The Empress Dowager Cixi was smart in state affairs, and she looked at Li Guolou and smiled.

"Myolie, don't you know what you're asking! I, Li Guolou, are for the country and the people. The construction of the Beijing-Hanzhou Railway is considered as treasury money, and I will try my best to raise funds. But building the railway will definitely kill a lot of people, and some people will lie on the tracks. "Suicide" to prevent the passage of trains and build a Beijing-Hankou railway will cost at least hundreds or even thousands of deaths. Then you must support me! The century-old rise of the Qing Dynasty began with the construction of the Beijing-Hanzhou Railway."

The Empress Dowager Ci'an was quite surprised, and asked, "Xiaolou, why would someone want to 'suicide' by lying on the rails?"

Li Guolou smiled wryly and said: "Common people don't understand new things. When they see a road to go, they climb over the fence and take a shortcut. There are many such things in Western society, and they are repeatedly banned. It is impossible for the country to densely set up guard posts along the railway line. It’s a common thing on the railway tracks. If the censor hits Zhang Zhidong to death with a train, it’s just a black crow croaking, and we don’t pay any attention to it.”

"Oh! Hundreds of people died, what a big deal, I will take care of it for you." Empress Dowager Ci'an even thought about it, so she protected Li Guolou.

The Empress Dowager Cixi suddenly said: "Xiaolou, I want to go to Rehe by train, can you do it?"

Li Guolou's face turned pale, and he said anxiously: "Your Majesty must not do it. Rehe is an important military town, and only by taking advantage of risks can you be safe. The Empress Dowager will start with the Old Summer Palace and look for a few interesting places within a hundred miles. place, how about going to Tianjin Wei?"

"Tianjin Wei?" The Empress Dowager Cixi turned her head to look at the Empress Dowager Ci'an, a little displeased, Tianjin is the territory of foreigners, she doesn't want to go.

"Then let's go to Xiangshan! Within a hundred miles, let Xiaolou save some money, sister, your appetite is too big." Empress Dowager Ci'an made the final decision, and wanted to extend the railroad track of Xiyanglou to Xiangshan.

"Well, I'll study the map later, don't be fooled by Xiaolou." The Empress Dowager Cixi's eyes were full of spring, thinking of a bedroom compartment, and she had never tasted the feeling of being co-sleeped in the turbulent train. Yes, go try it out if you are full.

Empress Dowager Ci'an and Empress Dowager Cixi fell in love with the sound of the train when they took the big train for the first time, and the scene outside seemed to be flying, which was amazing.

Eating western food in a shaking western restaurant feels fresh and exciting. A sumptuous lunch gave Empress Dowager Cixi and Empress Ci'an a new understanding of Western society.

The Empress Dowager Ci'an drank tea contentedly, and said: "Xiaolou is good at it. It is efficient and pays attention to people's livelihood. A case that was not supported by the court at first has taken shape. I am very pleased. The rise of the Qing Dynasty is hopeful. Keeping up with the pace of the times, I am worthy of the ancestors. But the place where we sit cannot be used by the royal family and nobles. Xiaolou, how do you arrange it with the emperor?"

Li Guolou's hand holding the teacup trembled, but the Empress Dowager Ci'an regarded the Old Summer Palace as her private domain.Even the Empress Dowager was not allowed to touch the items on the Songhe Ship. He considered this problem when he built it. The Old Summer Palace was the place where the two empress dowagers spent their lives.But for the construction of the Qing Dynasty Railway, Li Guolou went all out, and hastily stated: "I'm sorry Miaoer, I'm considerate. I will immediately ask Tianjin Machinery Manufacturing Bureau to rebuild 24 carriages so that the emperor, queen, and relatives of the emperor The carriages are slightly different, and the royal dignity is the most important."

"Well, it's not your fault, it's a new thing. I don't know that trains can be used as play tools. It's a good idea. If the emperor and empress want to play, let them play once or twice, and everyone else can wait." Empress Dowager Cixi thought of the emperor. It's her own son, and she lent her a big train to play with twice, so the royal family and nobles are exempt from talking about it.

Talking about feelings with the two empress dowagers who are used to this kind of enjoyment requires paying a huge amount of money, but the return is a hundred times, a thousand times, or even ten thousand times.Li Guolou received a hundredfold return from Empress Dowager Cixi and Empress Dowager Ci'an, which allowed his business to make a profit of more than 3000 million taels a year.Although this number is a bit exaggerated, the real estate in the concession was inflated by Xie Liya Real Estate Company, but it was far beyond expectations. The source of motivation for him was the support of Empress Dowager Cixi and Empress Ci'an.So building two luxury trains is a piece of cake for Li Guolou.But you have to be careful, let the empress dowagers of the two palaces think that he has spent a lot of money, and do everything possible for the empress dowagers of the two palaces.

The Empress Dowager Cixi shook the red wine in the goblet, people followed the car, and said drunkenly: "Xiao Lou, you can do things, I don't worry. Don't worry about doing things. The Westernization Movement is a new thing. If there is a mistake, I will take care of you Don’t worry, if you have any difficulties, just tell me.”

Li Guolou hugged him from left to right, without using his hands, the wine was already in his mouth, and he said with a smile, "Xing'er, don't worry, people dare to wear small shoes for me. Only the number one scholar, Chongqi, fanned the flames in the court and spoke ill of us. Xing'er , Miao Er, don't be angry, there's no need to argue with this old-fashioned one."

"This old boy!" The Empress Dowager Cixi stood up angrily, her almond eyes glaring, as if she wanted to kill someone.Fu sat down again, and said in a soft voice: "Well, I know who is behind the scenes. The country has been in turmoil for more than ten years, and I have kept the family property in the wind and rain. Now I and my sister only enjoy After a few days, some people make irresponsible remarks. Heh heh heh!"

With a sneer, the Empress Dowager Ci'an's eyes showed murderous intent, a woman's heart. .Wasp Needle.The two empress dowagers have been in charge of the country for more than ten years, and they are good at maneuvering. Men are played and applauded by them, and courtiers prostrate at their feet. How could they be willing to suffer.They only have one baby pimple, how can they let Li Guolou suffer, Queen Alut rarely greets them, thinking that they are the ones who use them, this family that repays kindness and hatred has already been hated by the two empress dowagers.

Li Lianying stood on the side with her head bowed, looking at Zhang Manyi, the two eunuchs did not dare to look at Li Guolou, they both knew that Li Guolou was a vicious scorpion, offending Li Guolou, the time of death was not far away.

Afterwards, Empress Dowager Cixi and Empress Dowager Ci'an's methods of revenge were vicious and vicious, far beyond people's imagination.Li Guolou played a dishonorable role in the middle, and it can be said that he planted the root of the disaster.Only two eunuchs knew about it. .Li Lianying and Zhang Yifu.

These two great eunuchs kept their mouths tight all their lives, and they would confide half a sentence even when they died.But there was one person who heard about it from Li Lianying, and that was Xiao Dezhang.Li Guolou thought it was the younger brother he recognized, and finally betrayed him. Xiao Dezhang wrote a memoir about everything in the palace. .

The world is so big, it's rare that Li Guolou only thought that the photos were loopholes, and he took extra care in the photos taken in Xiyang Building. There was a photo of him and two empress dowagers together.Thinking that there is a book called "Memoir" in the world, it will betray his words and deeds.

At this time, Fei Li Guolou was very happy, raised his glass high, and said: "! Miao'er and Xing'er have a toast for the smooth opening of the first train in the Qing Dynasty. This is a day worth celebrating. The revival of the Qing Dynasty started from this moment." start."

"Hmm! Cheers!" Empress Dowager Cixi and Empress Dowager Ci'an staggered, in a state of confusion and love, they got drunk, took advantage of the situation and became drunk, and rushed towards Li Guolou like wolves and tigers.

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