Hidden Dragon in Qing Dynasty

"Empress Dowager …" Prince … This subject … "I'm going to die …"

No one expected Ceng Guofan to say something so unlucky, and everyone quickly tried to persuade him. "Marshal, what do you mean by that, your lifespan is still long …"

Ceng Guofan didn't have any intention to joke around. Instead, he said with a serious expression, "This subject knows his limits and knows that there are no deaths in this world. Let alone this humble subject … Even if you are the Emperor, you will not be able to live forever, right? "

Only Ceng Guofan could say such words, if it was another person speaking, they would have dragged him out to be beaten to death, but no one in the Great Marshal Zeng Palace dared to refute them.

Ci An sighed, "Why does the Commander say such a sad thing? When His Majesty comes back, you should take a good rest … "Just find a place around the capital that you like to enjoy, and nurture your body well …"

"This subject thanks the empress dowager for her kind intentions, but no matter how beautiful the scenery in the capital is, it's not as beautiful as it's back home …" "I'm afraid I won't be able to go back …"

"I don't have much time left, so I don't want to waste my time drooling …" Forget all the pleasantries, let's get down to business! "

Today, all the topics revolved around one central thought, and that was, the Tongzhi Emperor had returned!

The empress dowagers and a few other princes looked at each other, then the honest Prince alcohol opened his mouth and took out a piece of paper.

The details of the welcoming process as well as the expenses required were written here. The number of troops used, the number of people to be used, the number of colored sheds to be set up, the fireworks to be set off, and the number of citizens to be organized … Everything.

After listening for only a quarter of an hour, Ceng Guofan started to cough heavily. Cough cough cough … Prince of Alcohol, you are taking too much responsibility … "Are you going to handle the Ministry of Rites as well?"

"There are so many things here that this old man should do. Take it out and tell me …" This is inappropriate, right? "

"Ah …" Yi Xuan's face slightly blushed, "Isn't this old one going on a business trip?" I mean to speak to Her Majesty first... "

Young Fifth Master Yi could not stand this kind of roundabout way of testing. He stood up, "Marshal …" "Say a few words. Just say it directly. I can't wait to listen to these small matters …"

"Good …" This humble subject will stop talking nonsense, the first thing I want to ask is … Who in the imperial family is going to drive it? "

With that, the entire room became quiet. Ceng Guofan had gone up and shot Yi Nan and Yi Xuan, but in truth, this matter was being done by these two dukes.

The little emperor had returned from his studies, and from Europa, half a world away, thousands of miles away. This was something that hadn't happened in China in thousands of years!

The scene of him receiving the car must not be small, it was only because Ceng Guofan's health was not good, if he was in good health, he would have to go to Shanghai early to wait!

Although it was not stated explicitly, there were unspoken rules in the imperial government. With so many powers here, they couldn't afford to lose anyone! Inside the forces of Xiang Army, Li Hongzhang, Ceng Guoquan, Hu Xueyan... The elders went to welcome him.

Even the foreign devils of the East Crossing Folk Lane sent their counselors to Shanghai to welcome Zai Chun. When Zai Chun returned to the Beijing, the ministers would personally go to welcome him.

Now that the ball is under your Manchu's feet, and your Xiluo's family's emperor has returned, who will be the one to receive it? Why hasn't anyone been chosen today?

Prince Kung and Prince of Alcohol were the two most powerful people in the Manchu, so they had to send one of their own out to receive them.

No other princes could replace him, it would be a little disrespectful if he was replaced with anyone else.

However, it was very interesting. Neither of these two princes was willing to go!

In the end, it was still just a word. It was too much of a waste of time to drive them back and forth, requiring three to four months … For so long, you two have been working so hard!

At that time, the imperial government would be able to get involved!

Who is going to temporarily supervise Xishan Camp? I can't let you, son of a bitch, say who you are, and the Empress Dowager will have to send people in.

Who could take over the job of minister of nine city gates? God knows who the imperial court was stuffing in!

The capital was the center of power, and leaving it so easily was a taboo!

Ceng Guofan did not waste any words, and directly broke the window paper, "My two lords, say something … For this matter, it's not appropriate for the two of you to not step in, is it … "Cough, cough, cough …"

General Gui Six and Yi Xuan looked at each other, and at the same time, opened their mouths in advance. "Logically speaking, as an uncle, I should have run over. But during this summer, West Mountain's military training suffered a cold. It really hurts my legs …"

"To the humid lands of Jiangnan, I still need to be a ship …" I'm afraid this... "My legs aren't good enough …"

When Ci Xi heard him, he almost died of anger. He thought to himself, if Ceng Guofan said no, then no, you really can't do it, you still dare to pretend to be sick?

Seeing this, Yi Xuan also spoke up, "Aiyo, minister of nine city gates's errands are too important … Before His Majesty comes here, I need to get into a group and clear this place out! "

"Without me personally watching over them, there are many bandits that can't be dealt with … "Especially the mischievous ones from the Eight Banners. They would definitely not do without me. They wouldn't even listen …"

"How about... Fifth brother, go and receive them … "

The Dao Guang Emperor had a lot of sons, the eldest died in his twenties, the second and third brother died young, and the old death was the later Emperor Xian Feng.

And then there was the unlearned Yi Cong the Fifth, the famous Young Master of Heroic King in Beijing.

Seventh Brother was Prince alcohol, and Eighth Brother died of various diseases a year ago. Ninth Yi was still alive, but his body wasn't much, and he was also a leisurely duke who only knew how to eat, drink, and play.

It was impossible for Ol 'Nine to come out to negotiate now. Even Ol' Five had become popular in the past two years. The real power lay with Ol 'Six and Ol' Seven.

He didn't expect the two Red Princes to shrink back, refusing to leave the central authority of the capital. This kind of political vigilance was truly admirable.

Ceng Guofan didn't say anything, he only sighed and said, "It's not like it's impossible for Lord Fifth to go too … But until now, Lord Fifth has no proper job to do! "

"When the time comes for us to receive you, it would be embarrassing even if we looked at it …"

When he saw that Ceng Guofan did not chase him relentlessly, he immediately heaved a sigh of relief and said, "This is easy to deal with. Head Office and a Vice Head Officer, Yi Xuan was both given the job of being Ministry of Internal Affairs's Supervisor. "These two identities are worthy of fifth brother no matter what!"

"Ah?" Me? "This, this, this, this …" Yi Cong was stunned, he never thought that he would become an official after a trip to the palace!

There are a lot of idle princes and Beijing s, and also a lot of red princes, but there aren't many princes who have jobs.

"How can I be an official? Are you two little brothers joking? " Since Yi Cong was young, he had never been liked by the Dao Guang Emperor, because this brat really didn't like reading books.

That was why the four of them, the emperors of Xian Feng, were not afraid at all. It was because they were not threatened at all, that they had always been rich and powerful, but lacked in power.

He did not expect Ceng Guofan to fill in this gap!

Ci An was such a quick-witted person, he was able to figure out the subtext of Ceng Guofan in an instant.

"Uncle, don't decline …" What is not learned... "Besides, there are so many relatives helping you. It's just a name …"