Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 1178 The So-Called Peace

Perhaps it was precisely because of this phenomenon that Guan Xuqing became more vigilant.He felt that the emergence of the hawkish trend of thought was definitely a very bad phenomenon.Hawks mean tyranny, the spread of great power chauvinism, and the reappearance of hegemony.And if this kind of thinking is not suppressed, then there is no doubt.A few years later, the empire under his leadership will return to the historical cycle that it once went through.

With such vigilance, Guan Xuqing also made a deep self-examination.As a leader who plays a decisive role in the empire, he absolutely has an inescapable responsibility for the resurgence of the hawks. What is a commander in chief?What is a head of state?As the name suggests, such a person is the core of a state and the operator of the entire state machinery.In the state power system with the Forbidden City as the core, the emergence of any kind of thought or the direction of policy is guided by his decision-making and tendency of Guan Xuqing.

During this period of time, Guan Xuqing's tough attitude on the Greek issue and the subsequent impact of the compromise between Britain and France can be said to have directly led to the emergence of hawkish thinking within the empire and at the core of the regime.

"The top says there will be wind, and the bottom will send a rain." This has always been a fairly common phenomenon in political circles.Now Guan Xuqing is so tough on the outside world, and actively expands his influence on the outside world.How could those below who looked at his eyes and acted, and tried to figure out his thoughts and words, not follow his directions?
It is necessary to fight against Britain and France. It is an inevitable ideological conflict, which is inevitable now and in the future.However, it is also necessary to do a good job in stopping the chauvinism of great powers that has emerged in the country.

The spring breeze is blowing, and everything is revived. Beijing, which has experienced a long and severe winter, once again ushered in a new spring.On the lakeshore of the Summer Palace, straight poplars quietly reveal their new looks, and the eye-catching fresh green begins to appear among the interlaced horizontal and vertical branches.

On the breezy lake embankment corridor, Guan Xuqing, who was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, walked slowly, and behind him was Zhao Bingjun, who was wearing casual clothes. Walk around.

It is rare to come out to relax. Therefore, this morning, the enthusiastic Guan Xuqing pushed aside all official duties and left the Forbidden City with only Zhao Bingjun. For him, today is a holiday, and he should come out to relax and relax. day.

The air by the lake in the morning is very fresh, and it is cool and refreshing to breathe.Guan Xuqing walked for a long time along the straight poplar tree path, and finally stopped under the trunk of a tree covered with eyebag-shaped scars.Nearly [-] meters in front of him, a young man and woman hugging tightly were kissing like no one else.Most of the scenic spots in the Summer Palace have been opened to the common people, so it is not surprising to see such a situation.

The reason why Guan Xuqing stopped here was not because he was tired from walking, but because he didn't want to disturb the passionate love of the couple. He knew that as long as he took a few steps forward, agents would come forward soon Drive people away.

With a kind smile, Guan Xuqing turned around and looked at the vast expanse of green lake.It was the time when the sun was rising, and the golden sunlight was projected onto the slightly rippling lake surface, creating ripples like the golden scales of koi carp, shining brightly and piercing the eyes.And farther away, two children who seemed to be only seven or eight years old were squatting on the steps by the lake, splashing the lake water at each other one by one, looking like they were having fun .

Taking a long breath, Guan Xuqing suddenly felt a sense of laziness caused by satisfaction.Yes, how many years?How much has changed in this country, this city called Beijing, since he was in charge when he was four years old?

I remember that when he first came to the government, although the scene he saw in this city could not be said to be bleak, it definitely had nothing to do with tranquility and peace.In the early morning at that time, the streets of Beijing were full of hurried pedestrians with melancholy expressions, and these pedestrians were not rushing to work, let alone out for a walk and play. Their goal was to work hard to earn so much money for their families. A little ration.

Now what?Now all this has changed.Although China is not what it used to be at this time, people's living standards are not particularly high, and the goods sold in the shops are not as dazzling, but for all the citizens of the empire, compared with the original life, today's life is simply It can only be described as heaven.And how did such a change come about, and who brought it about?There is no doubt that it is Guan Xuqing, a man from China in the future.Regarding this point, even though the ordinary Chinese didn't say anything, they knew it all in their hearts. Therefore, they supported and loved their emperor, and supported him to lead the whole country forward.

Ordinary people are the easiest to satisfy. They don't have too high demands on the big men who govern the whole country. They just need to be able to live in peace and stability. It can be improved.Guan Xuqing has achieved this, so he has the support of people, he has a strong prestige that others cannot match, and if others can do this, then obviously he will also receive the same support.

It is precisely because of today's achievements that Guan Xuqing is somewhat proud. To be honest, he feels that with the extension of his time in power, the confidence in his heart is getting stronger and stronger.

Standing by the lake and looking at the vast expanse of blue lake, although the scene is out of place, Guan Xuqing still has a passion of "pointing out the country, encouraging the writing, and the dung is like a thousand households".With this passion, Guan Xuqing let out a low laugh, and then took a big step, "thump, thump", and walked straight towards the slope under the berm.

Guan Xuqing's inadvertent action frightened Zhao Bingjun, who was following far behind. Isn't this just looking for awkwardness? The embankment is so steep. If one of them fails and the emperor turns over and falls into the lake, he, the chief of security, will fall down. Bad luck.

"Your Majesty!" Shocked, Zhao Bingjun couldn't care less about anything else, he shouted, and then with a sudden force on his feet, he rushed towards the emperor's position as if flying, trying to stop him first.

It doesn't matter that Zhao Bingjun was surprised. Centering on the place where the emperor is, within a range of nearly a hundred meters, there are at least a dozen people who took action. These people are obviously not agents of the Security Bureau, or the imperial guards. Putting their hands in their bosoms, they quickly approached the berm as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

With a steady leap, Guan Xuqing's figure stopped on the last step between the berm and the water surface.

"Zhi'an!" Guan Xuqing turned around and looked at Zhao Bingjun, who had just run to the edge of the berm, with a casual flick of the hem of the windbreaker, and laughed loudly, "Look at my current skill, isn't it? mean?"

"Your Majesty," said Zhao Bingjun, dumbfounded, "You are trying to scare me to death."

"Zhi'an," Guan Xuqing smiled, he didn't want to get entangled in these irrelevant issues at the moment, so he changed the subject and said straightforwardly, "What are you worried about? Do you think this small lake can be difficult to live in? Me? Hehe, let me tell you, I was very happy just now, because I suddenly thought of some problems, and these problems will allow us to do more!"

"Oh?" Zhao Bingjun groaned in confusion, he couldn't figure out what the ambitions mentioned by the emperor were referring to.

"Zhi'an, do you know what the people of the empire need most now?" Guan Xuqing turned around, looked at the calm lake, and said in a flat tone.

"What do you need?" Zhao Bingjun frowned suspiciously, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Isn't it peace? We have achieved this. We have won a series of wars, and real peace has been achieved in the empire." , isn’t this what everyone wants?”

"You are right, our people need peace," Guan Xuqing said slowly with a slight smile, "but as you said, peace has been achieved now, and people have obtained the peace they expected. Then, the peace you mentioned is no longer what they need, at least not the most.”

"Then what else do you need?" Zhao Bingjun asked in amazement.

Guan Xuqing shook his head, pondered for a moment and said: "People often say: learning is like sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat. Isn't this the case in implementing governance? We have come from wars and are used to the pain of people struggling in the shadow of death. Therefore, We understand that what they needed at that time was peace. Now, with the end of the war, the times have opened a new chapter. The so-called changing times, if we can’t change our governance measures according to people’s expectations, so as to further satisfy their deeper needs If the needs of the higher level are not met, then ours is not a good one.”

Hearing this, Zhao Bingjun was even more confused, but he understood that the reason why the emperor wanted to talk about these things with him was not to get answers from him.

"The vast majority of officials in the empire know what the most urgent tasks should be. The development of the domestic economy and the adjustment of people's livelihood are tasks that we must hurry up to consider and complete. But having said that, we How should the work be carried out? What kind of policies should be adopted to mobilize the enthusiasm of the people to the greatest extent and allow them to devote themselves to the work of developing production? Take agriculture as an example, we have always been adhering to the Is the collective farm system still suitable for the current situation?" Guan Xuqing said pointedly.

(End of this chapter)