Usurping the Qing Dynasty: My first love was Cixi

In fact, Su Ye had submitted a memorial to apologize for killing Soloren.

He explained the situation at that time and the reasons behind it clearly.

But this was not enough in Xianfeng's eyes.

At this time, Su Ye really felt the same way as Zeng Guofan.

When Zeng Guofan was training the troops, he was the Minister of Rites. Just to train those thousands of soldiers, he offended the entire Hunan officialdom, made people hate him, and caused a mutiny. He was chased by the Green Camp soldiers and fled from home in a hurry.

At that time, Zeng Guofan did not hesitate to offend anyone and kill many people in order to do things and train the troops.

When you really want to do big things, you can't get anything done by being harmonious.

This is a zero-sum game. How can you expect me to be good and him to be good?

When Zhou Yafu was training the troops, he was also hated by heaven and people.

This point was repeatedly mentioned by Su Ye in his memorial.

What should be said has been said a hundred times, and there is no point in saying it again.

The emperor looked at Su Ye and said coldly: "Su Ye, go ahead and say it, I am listening."

Su Ye bowed slowly and said: "In order to train the new army for the emperor and train it into the strongest army in the Qing Dynasty. No matter how many people I kill or how many people I offend, I will never regret it!"

The emperor was shocked when he said this.

Su Ye, you... are you arguing with me?

And Su Ye's meaning is very clear. The new army of the emperor is yours, and I am just training for you.

I killed so many people and offended so many people. Who are they for?

Isn't it for you, the emperor?

After thinking again and again, Su Ye felt that he could not give in on this key position.

Otherwise, the emperor will have this idea and that idea next.

For example, send a military supervisor to the new army.

"Su Ye, I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it." The emperor said angrily: "That's your new army, the new army you trained, the people I personally appointed, you killed them just like that, if it's not your new army, what is it?"

Su Ye raised his head and said: "Your Majesty said so, I have no way to argue. At this time, I should resign directly to show that I have no selfishness. But I won't do that. I will never retreat until the new army is trained. And when the new army is trained, it will really become the strongest army in the Qing Dynasty. I can retire and give it up."

The emperor said: "You keep saying the strongest army, the strongest army, where is this strongest army? It is losing battles everywhere, Hubei is losing battles, Jiujiang is losing battles, Anhui is losing battles, Shandong is also losing battles against the Nian bandits. Where is your strongest army?"

The emperor was just venting his anger.

So far, Su Ye's new army has only been trained for three or four months.

In fact, the emperor is now full of infinite hope for Su Ye's new army, but he dare not overestimate it.

Because he had just learned that the Western guns and cannons purchased by Su Ye were also bought by the Hunan Army, and they bought more.

Su Ye hired foreign instructors, and the Hunan Army also hired them.

Besides, the Hunan Army had tens of thousands of people, while Su Ye's new army had only two thousand people.

For these two thousand people, he offended the Hunan Army, the Green Camp, and the Eight Banners.

Is it worth it?

But he established this new army against all odds and against all the court officials.

If the new army failed, he, the emperor, would lose face.

"Recently, the rebellion of the Nian bandits in Shandong and Henan has intensified and swept across the prefectures and counties." The emperor took the initiative to soften his tone and said, "The military situation is urgent. I have ordered Gui Liang to summon the Eight Banners and Green Camp troops to go to Shandong to suppress the bandits."

Zhili Governor Gui Liang was also the chief examiner of Su Ye's military examination. In the entire Qing court, he was considered to be one of the most knowledgeable soldiers.

At that time, this man was among the most meritorious in the Northern Expedition that wiped out Lin Fengxiang, second only to Senggelinqin and Shengbao.

Now that Guiliang was going to lead the army to fight, the emperor had something to ask of him.

The emperor said, "You killed Guiliang's housekeeper and killed dozens or hundreds of people in Tianjin Town. You should go to his house and apologize to him."

Just now, the emperor said that if you can't convince me, then you don't have to be the commander of the new army.

Now he pretended that he had never said this, it was just a moment of anger.

The emperor was still very angry, but he also knew that he had to endure it at this time.

Everything will be discussed after the new army is trained.

And until now, the emperor still has a strong favor for Su Ye.

But from this aspect, it can be seen that the emperor's character is that he often speaks angry words and makes harsh words.

But when it comes to implementation, he lets it go lightly.

Su Ye bowed and said, "I obey your order!"

After leaving, the emperor could no longer hold back and coughed violently again.

The cough was heartbreaking.

Su Ye knew that there was already a little grudge between him and the emperor.

The emperor did not get angry because of the overall situation of the new army, and in the emperor's mind, Su Ye's weight was still higher than Suororen.

But if this new army does not meet the emperor's expectations in the future, then the old accounts and new accounts will be settled together.

But it doesn't matter, if this new army is extraordinarily strong, then all the grudges will be wiped out.

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Gui Liang, the governor of Zhili, is about to lead his troops to the expedition, so he is not in Tianjin during this period, but in the capital.

Su Ye went to visit with gifts.

The imagined cold reception did not happen, and he did not stand outside the palace for several hours.

Gui Liang met Su Ye almost immediately.

Wang Shiqing was also present.

Su Yi stepped forward, bowed and said, "Student pays homage to the teacher."

Guiliang, the governor of Zhili, was very kind and stepped forward to hold Su Yi's arms.

"Get up, get up, get up..." Guiliang laughed and said, "My two favorite disciples are here. I won't go home until I'm drunk tonight."

“Let’s have a feast, let’s have a feast!”

Next, Guiliang was given a banquet.

Wang Shiqing stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "Brother Su Yi."

Su Yi returned the courtesy and said, "Brother Shiqing."

Next, Su Yi and Wang Shiqing accompanied Guiliang to wine and dinner.

"You two are both young heroes and future pillars, so stay close to each other." Guiliang raised his glass and said.

Su Yi and Wang Shiqing quickly picked up their cups and drank with Guiliang.

"Brother Shiqing, in two months, there will be the martial arts examination and the palace examination. Brother, I must be determined to win." Su Yi said.

Wang Shiqing said: "It's a pity that my brother won't participate, otherwise Shiqing will only work harder. Meeting an opponent in chess is the joy of life."

Su Yi said: "To be honest, Brother Shiqing, you are stronger than me after all. After the last provincial examination, Brother Shiqing has already advanced a step further, so even if I take part in the examination, I probably won't be your opponent." ”

He did mean what he said.

Wang Shiqing was born with supernatural powers, but Su Yi was afraid that he couldn't compare with him.

Wang Shiqing said: "For Brother Su Yi, the civil and military examinations are just a small beach. There is no need to rely on this to advance."

Guiliang said: "Okay, okay! I thought the two of you would be at odds with each other, but I didn't expect that heroes would cherish each other."

Wang Shiqing said: "Before, I always felt that I was being plotted against by Brother Su Yi. Later, when someone pointed me out, I just woke up from a dream. It was Brother Su Yi who helped me. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would still be arrogant and unable to extricate myself."

Su Yi said: "I wonder which master it is?"

Wang Shiqing said bitterly: "He has disappeared. Maybe I forced him too much."

Su Yi said: "Looking at this posture, Brother Shiqing is trapped by love."

Wang Shiqing said: "Brother is laughing."

Guiliang said: "A real man, why worry about not having a wife?"

Next, Guiliang said: "Shiqing, this time I am going on an expedition to suppress bandits. I wonder if you are willing to go with me. I will let you back when you are ready for the test."

This is actually very risky. What if you are injured on the battlefield?

Wang Shiqing said: "Shiqing can't wait."

Guiliang said: "Okay, okay, then you can come with us for this time."

Wang Shiqing said: "It is also because of the influence of Brother Su Yi that I don't attach so much importance to the imperial examination. I still have to do big things to repay the country's kindness and the king's kindness."

Su Yi said: "That's well said. I wish Brother Shiqing a great victory and great achievements when he leaves."

After three drinks, the atmosphere was just right.

Su Yi left the table, bowed to Guiliang and said, "Teacher, I am a student of Meng Lang in Tianjin. I apologize to the teacher."

Guiliang hurriedly stepped forward to help him and said: "Where, where? Su Yi, the teacher also wants to apologize to you. I, the governor of Zhili, did not do a good job, and I did not take care of the people at home, so they caused trouble for you. ”

"As for the conflict between you and the Tianjin General Military Mansion, I also have a big responsibility. As the direct superior of the General Military Mansion, I should come out to suppress the chaos as soon as possible, instead of letting it ferment and lead to a tragic disaster." Gui Liangdao: "But you also have to understand, teacher. During this period of time, in order to exterminate the Nian bandits, I have been running around the capital with various armies, and I am already exhausted."

"We are going to suppress the bandits, so we have to ask for help from others. We don't dare to offend these soldiers too much." Guiliang cupped his hands and said, "Su Yi, you also have to forgive the teacher."

Su Yi hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Teacher, you've embarrassed the students."

After that, the two of them stopped talking about the matter and just put this past incident behind them.

Just talk about the upcoming war.

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"Brother Su Yi, the fourth princess has summoned us."

Su Yi was shocked, Princess Shou'an wanted to see him again?

Why?

Didn't you touch enough last time?

Su Yi appeared in the princess mansion again. At this time, Princess Shou'an had completely recovered.

She is plumper and more charming than three months ago, beautiful, graceful, noble and soft.

However, although Manchu women are informal, it is not a good idea to frequently summon men from foreign ministers.

"Su Yi, I shouldn't have summoned you, but the situation is serious and I'm afraid you may have underestimated it." Princess Shou'an said, "So, I still want to see you."

Su Yi said: "You tell me."

Princess Shou'an said: "You trained the new army, killed the steward Guiliang, killed so many people in the Tianjin General Military Mansion, and beheaded the 28th Banner recruits. You have already aroused public outrage."

"Unfortunately, most of the two hundred people you killed were descendants of nobles and direct descendants of Boyan. Everyone feels that you are taking the opportunity to eradicate dissidents."

It is conceivable that those who persisted until the end and still did not leave the camp to fight must be people with good family backgrounds and high backgrounds, so they were confident.

Su Yi killed them all, which was equivalent to offending 200 Eight Banners families, and there were countless nobles behind these 200 Eight Banners families.

But this cut also eliminated many troubles for Su Yi's new army.

Many of Boyan's direct descendants were killed.

"There are also some twists and turns in Sixth Sister's marriage." Princess Shou'an said: "There seems to be a rumor in Seng Gelinqin's family that she wants to propose marriage to Boyan."

It can be said that once Seng Gelinqin opens his mouth, there will be no room for maneuver.

The emperor relied heavily on this optimizing jade pillar. Once the other party really opened his mouth, he could only agree.

Moreover, it is the most honorable marriage for a princess to marry the son of a Mongolian prince. The marriage between Manchu and Mongolia has been a tradition for hundreds of years.

"Will Boyan fight well with you in the new army?" Princess Shou'an asked.

Su Yi said: "It's very powerful. He was responsible for the killing of Butler Guiliang and the tragic fight at Tianjin General Military Mansion."

Princess Shou'an frowned and said, "Then do you have any way to transfer him away?"

This is a profound statement.

Princess Shou'an said: "After all, you are the Jueluo family and your true brother."

In fact, for Princess Shou'an, the bigger reason is that Su Yi saved her life twice, especially the latter one.

At this time, Su Yi's blood was flowing in her body.

Women always have to be more emotional.

Princess Shou'an suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, I heard that cholera has appeared in Tianjin. Is there anything you can do over there?"

Su Yi said: "Our military camp has already formulated a strict epidemic prevention policy, so it cannot spread. And it is winter now, so sporadic disasters cannot spread at once."

Princess Shou'an said: "Then you should be careful yourself."

"I will." Su Yi asked, "Sister, when will you return to Mongolia?"

Princess Shou'an frowned and said, "I don't plan to go back for the time being."

After a while, Su Yi smelled it.

Su Yi said: "Bo Yan is personally appointed by the Emperor to check and balance me. Once I drive him away, the consequences will be very serious and will directly exceed the bottom line of the Emperor's tolerance."

Princess Shou'an said: "In fact, by killing Suo Luoren this time, you have almost stepped on the emperor's bottom line."

Su Yi said: "I don't want to kill Suo Luo Ren, and I even want to kill him the least. On the contrary, Boyan, when I killed Suo Luo Ren, he didn't know how happy he was."

Princess Shou'an said: "But this is not the solution for the New Army. Boyan's status is too high and his foundation in the military is too deep. If he goes against you in the New Army, he will always be a hidden danger."

Su Yi discovered that Princess Shou'an was a little disgusted with the Mongolian royal family.

To a certain extent, this is also a sentiment shared by many foreign Mongolian princesses.

Su Yi said: "It's impossible for me to drive him away directly, unless he leaves on his own."

Princess Shou'an said: "It can be seen from this turmoil that your foundation in the capital is too weak. The emperor has a strong holy love for you, but once you leave for a long time, this holy love will fade."

The truth is this: if we don't see each other for a long time, no matter how deep the relationship is, it will fade away.

Princess Shou'an said: "Apart from Chongen and Ruilin, is there anyone in the capital who wants to speak? I mean speaking, the kind of words that are not fair."

Ruilin and Chongen are both business-minded, and if they want to talk to the emperor all the time, he can't do it.

Su Yi said: "If you don't have any, I'll just count on my sister."

When it came to the emotional part, Su Yi couldn't help but hold Princess Shou'an's hands.

Then, he quickly let go again, as if he just couldn't help it.

Princess Shou'an blushed and scolded: "If you keep doing this, you won't be allowed to come here in the future. Do you still want to marry Sixth Sister? If you let her see it one more time, your marriage will be completely ruined."

Su Yi lowered her eyebrows and said, "Sister, I was wrong."

"Let's go, let's go, I'm a little tired of seeing you now." Princess Shou'an waved.

Su Yi took out a box and said, "Sister, I went to Shanghai this time and saw this gadget, so I bought it to relieve my boredom."

Take out the object inside, which is a music box.

After winding the clockwork, music will play and the little figures on it will dance.

Princess Shou'an liked it very much, but she said she disliked it verbally: "You treat me like a child?"

Then, she said seriously: "You should take what I said seriously, it's really serious."

Su Yi said: "Thank you, sister. I will never be able to repay your kindness in my lifetime."

Princess Shou'an said: "You can use this to coax Sixth Sister."

Then she waved.

Su Yi retreated.

"By the way, the emperor's illness is getting worse and worse. He has coughed up blood several times in a row. Do you have any ideas?" Princess Shou'an said suddenly.

Then, he waved his hand and said, "Forget it, you're not a doctor?"

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The next day in court, Su Yi went to court!

Sure enough, as Princess Shouan said, the crowd was raging.

Su Yi beat the Tianjin General Military Mansion, killing dozens of people and injuring hundreds.

He killed two hundred Eight Banners recruits and offended countless people.

As soon as he came into power, countless people impeached him.

Several high-ranking officials from the Hunan Army, the Ministry of War, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Eight Banners Honorables all lined up one after another.

Strong words and angry emotions.

"Su Ye kept saying it was for the new army, for the new army."

"For this new army, it is worth killing two hundred Eight Banners men, who are all brothers of our ancestors. For this new army, we will trample the face of the Tianjin General Military Mansion on the ground, kill dozens of people, and injure several others." Hundreds of people.”

"Is this new army so valuable? Is this new army so powerful?"

"Is this new army so untouchable? Will it be supported by either the Eight Banners or the Green Camp?"

"Is it worth spending millions of taels of silver to train just two thousand people and cause such a big trouble?"

As soon as this was said, everyone agreed.

What new army? Isn't it just that the name sounds nicer?

Isn't it just a change of clothes?

The Hunan Army also has those guns and cannons, much more than you do. Have you seen how powerful they are? Weren’t they crawling all over the ground after being beaten by rebels?

For just these two thousand new troops, is it worth it for you, Your Majesty, to trample on everyone's face?

The emperor has experienced similar scenes many times.

At this time, Su Ye could also feel how difficult it was for the emperor.

To be honest, this turmoil has been going on for a long time, and it has always been suppressed by the emperor.

To a certain extent, the emperor's favor for him is indeed deep enough.

"Your Majesty, I have a memorial." Zhili Governor-General Gui Liang stepped out.

Everyone quieted down, because the biggest victim of the turmoil caused by Su Ye's new army this time was Gui Liang.

Moreover, he had to lead the troops to go to war this time, and he had a heavy responsibility.

Therefore, the weight of his impeachment of Su Ye would be much heavier.

The emperor frowned and said, "Speak."

Gui Liang said, "This turmoil cannot be blamed entirely on Su Ye. My Governor's Office was not strict in discipline first. And this fight, in the final analysis, was provoked by the Tianjin General's Office first. Su Ye's response was indeed a bit too radical, but as a young man, it is understandable."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned.

Lord Guiliang, which side are you on?

Isn't it nice to do this?

What about the 200 Eight Banners soldiers killed by Su Ye? Did they all die unjustly?

Everyone is seeking justice, but you are the good guy.

Guiliang continued: "Your Majesty, Su Ye is young and energetic, and training new soldiers requires such momentum. So I suggest that you send a mature and steady general to watch the point beside Su Ye. In the future, if there are conflicts with local areas, conflicts with the Green Camp or Eight Banners garrisons, this co-organizer will be responsible for clearing and managing them."

"Speaking of this new army, it is really aggressive and all young people. Su Ye, Boyan, Huaitabu, Tingren, Zhaobu are all in their early twenties, so it is completely understandable that they are more energetic."

"At this time, a steady person is needed to mediate."

When Su Ye heard this, he immediately shouted in his heart, awesome!

This is a cunning old man.

First, Boyan was sent to seize power, but he couldn't defeat Su Ye, so he thought of another way.

Send an experienced general to calm the situation and be Su Ye's military supervisor.

It sounds reasonable. I, Gui Liang, the governor of Zhili, suffered such a great injustice, but not only did I not trouble you, Su Ye, but I spoke for you. The last suggestion was also for the public.

The emperor said: "My dear, do you have any candidates?"

In the emperor's view, this is a good way to calm the storm.

For him, this matter should be over quickly, don't make trouble anymore, and give him a quiet time.

Gui Liang said: "I recommend Zhao Lin."

The emperor pondered, Zhao Lin?

He was originally a third-rank military general in the infantry commander's office. Later, because his daughter Bing Bing was successful in the selection, he was loved by the emperor and was named Lianpin, and Zhao Lin was also promoted to a level and became the general of the right wing, which has been promoted to the second rank.

Gui Liang said: "Zhao Lin went to the new army, still holding the title of general, only responsible for the new army's external communication, not interfering with Su Ye's training, the best of both worlds."

The emperor almost instinctively agreed immediately, but he held back.

"I will weigh this matter again."

But generally speaking, the emperor still had to agree.

If this can calm the anger of the Green Camp and the Eight Banners, it would be the lowest cost method.

And Gui Liang was about to go to war, so the emperor couldn't go against his proposal.

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After the court meeting!

The emperor summoned Su Ye again.

"Su Ye, let's just settle this matter." The emperor said, "In the court, I gave you respect and didn't agree directly."

"How about this, you take the initiative to make a memorial, let Zhaolin be the co-sponsor minister and concurrently the Tianjin governor, to help the new army resolve the conflict with the local area, and you concentrate on training the troops."

"In this way, the Eight Banners and the Green Camp will not make trouble."

Su Ye was helpless immediately. You, the emperor, are soft-hearted and don't understand military affairs. You only want to calm down the troubles in front of you, but ignore the troubles behind.

Now Boyan is suppressed by Su Ye, and Zhaolin, a second-rank official, is immediately moved in.

He is said to be a co-sponsor minister, but his rank is so much higher than Su Ye, how can he not seize power?

No, not only can Zhaolin not go to the new army.

And Boyan must be driven away, so that the new army will be quiet.

Suddenly, Su Ye bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I object!"

The emperor was stunned.

What? You object?

What do you want to do?

I have good intentions for you, and you also want to object?

Suddenly, the emperor said angrily: "Su Ye, you should not forget your roots. I did this entirely for your consideration. The Eight Banners and the Green Camp are indignant. Don't you see it?"

"Su Ye, do you think the new army can't do without you?"

"Su Ye, do you think I can't do without you?"

"Don't be arrogant because of your favor!"

Su Ye said: "I dare not!"

The emperor said: "Then this matter is settled!"

Su Ye gritted his teeth again and said: "But, I still oppose it."

The emperor looked at Su Ye for a long time and said: "In this case, you don't have to go to Tianjin. Go home and reflect on your mistakes. When you think it through, you can come to the palace to admit your mistakes and ask for forgiveness, and then talk about other things."

"I am tired!"

Su Ye bowed and said: "I'm leaving!"

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In the following time, Su Ye stayed at home.

Zhaolin took office and went to Tianjin New Army to serve as co-organizing minister and Tianjin Taoist priest.

After taking office, he summoned all new officers and soldiers for training.

"Don't worry, all the regulations will still be as before and will not be changed at all."

Someone asked: "Co-organizer minister, when will Marshal Yi come back?"

"Yes, when will Shuai Yi come back?"

It didn't matter at first, more and more people asked.

It was not just the New Army who came from farmers, but also many New Army members who came from the Eight Banners, especially the officers who had just been promoted.

For a moment, Zhaolin felt very unhappy, and his face turned ugly for a moment, but he immediately returned to smiling.

"The Emperor misses your Commander-in-Chief, so he will stay in the capital for a while, but don't worry, he will be back soon."

"During this period, the training of the new army has been very hard on Boyan."

Boyan came out of the queue and said: "I accept the order from my humble position!"

Zhaolin sneered. According to Su Yi's character, I'm afraid he won't be able to come back. I'm afraid this new army will belong to me.

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In the capital city.

Su Yi still closed the door at home and thought about her past.

There was a stalemate between him and the emperor.

He did not enter the palace to admit his mistake and accept his orders.

The emperor ignored him and did not let him return to Tianjin.

But this time Su Yi would not compromise, otherwise it would be endless.

Su Yi picked up her tablet and surfed the Internet.

Negative Bamei said: "Su Yi, a few of us have discussed it many times and feel that your plan is feasible."

"This strategy is very poisonous, but it can solve this problem once and for all."

"We can completely drive Boyan and Zhaolin out of the New Army once and for all."

"And let the emperor spit on his face, drive Zhaolin and Boyan out, and invite you back."

"You can even ruin Zhaolin's reputation and let everyone see that no one in the New Army can do it except you."

“Vote now!”

"Agree!"

"Agree!"

"Agree!"

In the small group, including Su Yi, there were five people in total, and all of them agreed.

It's midnight!

Heigong, who had never been seen before, appeared in front of Su Yi.

"Commander, everything is ready!"

Su Yi said: "Execute the plan!"

"Yes!" Heigong said, and then disappeared into the night again.

At this moment, a plump and attractive figure came in from the back door of the house.

It turned out to be Princess Shou'an.

Why is she here? What happened?

Princess Shou'an said: "Su Yi, the emperor's condition worsened and he suddenly coughed up blood and fainted."

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Note: The second update is here, a little late because it took a long time to come up with it. Don't worry, the pace will be very fast and it will be solved completely.

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