Eunuchs who traveled through the Qing Dynasty

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"Bang, bang..." The clatter of the fourth watch sounded in the distance.A small group of night guards passed by and saw the two of them were about to step forward to investigate, the leader recognized Xiao Ran, greeted Xiao Ran with his hands, and hurried away with his men.The two continued to look at Zhongcui Palace.After pondering for a while, Xiao Ran said: "Baolu, the matter of Concubine Yi is a lesson. An Dehai and Prince Gong, you should always pay attention to their movements. That guy An Dehai is not simple, he dared to swing a knife back then. People with small dicks, what can't they do? And Prince Gong, you have to think of a way, you must see him taking drugs with your own eyes. To be on the safe side, you can force them to use more white powder, as long as they don't kill them. become."

"No problem, just look at mine!"

"Also, tell An Dehai to monitor Concubine Yi. Since she's not taking drugs, let's see where she gets all the white powder she sent. It's okay if she throws it away, but if she secretly saves it up, keep it for dealing with it. Prince Gong, it's a little troublesome. If my guess is correct, she is so shrewd, she will definitely be able to guess that Prince Gong has sucked white powder!"

"That's right!" Baolu slapped the back of his head violently, "If this bitch uses white powder to control Prince Gong, she won't fuck! Then, if we continue to give her medicine in the future, wouldn't it be more dangerous?"

"Stupid!" Xiao Ran raised his leg angrily, "Let the radish head mess with some other chemicals, if it doesn't work, use flour, as long as it looks the same. She doesn't taste it herself, how can she see it?" Come out? Besides, this is also a good test to see if our judgment is correct. If she still keeps her face under her command, doesn't it mean..."

"It means she didn't take drugs at all!" Baolu suddenly realized, and flattered him: "Little Sanzi, you really have a way! My admiration for you is really like a surging river, endless..."

"Get out! You fucking dare to infringe on my rights, you don't know that I'm cracking down on piracy these days!"

Baolu was extremely efficient in handling affairs, and within three days, the matter came to light.Prince Gong and An Dehai both took drugs with his own hands, and the dose was relatively high, so there was absolutely no possibility of quitting.But Cixi really did not take drugs.An Dehai came to report secretly, and she locked all the drugs intact in a special small box, and secretly hid them at the bottom of the box.

"Can you find a way to steal it?" Baolu asked An Dehai.

"Ah? Why don't you want my head? You should just strangle me to death." An Dehai's head shook like a rattle.

"Fucking bastard, is your head very valuable?" Baolu took out a large bag of white powder, "Use this to replace her white powder. If you get it, it's yours to enjoy, if you can't get it, you fucking Don't want white powder from me in the future!"

"This," An Dehai's eyes lit up suddenly, imagining such a large bag of white powder, "Success! I'm fucking going to fight!"

♂ Volume 8 in the harem ♀

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The white powder that my son has worked so hard to hide will never think of Dehai in the end.Every time Bao Lu sent the "white powder" over, she carefully saved it up, thinking of it, Xiao Ran couldn't help but chuckle.Sometimes I also feel that I have gone too far by doing this. Now Lan'er is like the puppy he raised when he was a child. He finally got a bone, and he was reluctant to eat it, so he had to dig a hole and hide it carefully. , but couldn't find it no matter how hard I looked.

If Lan'er found out that all the white powder had turned into fakes, she would probably feel as sad as that puppy who couldn't find the bones!

Laner!When Xiao Ran thought of this name, sometimes he would stare at the sky in a daze.If time stops at this moment, if there is no history of her disasters in the future, is such a young and beautiful woman hateful or pitiful?

If he hadn't personally experienced and witnessed this period of history, Xiao Ran would of course choose the former without hesitation.After all, in his heart, he hated this woman who made the splendid China and the great mountains and rivers into a mess.But the experience of rebirth made him unconsciously feel an inexplicable sympathy for Lan'er.At least until now, everything she has done is to enable herself to survive in this turbulent age. Although some methods are too vicious, in this eventful autumn, in this treacherous and dangerous place where every step is a trap. In the palace, how can you survive if you don't do this?

After all, Lan'er is not a queen, and has no status as the main palace.What's more, he was born with the notoriety of "Yehenala, the one who destroyed the state".Even after giving birth to the elder brother, he still couldn't be favored by Emperor Xianfeng.For a young concubine, the reality is too unfair.As for eradicating dissidents and taking revenge to vent anger, to be fair, if it was Xiao Ran himself, he would probably do more than she did.

People are not for themselves.Heaven and Earth will perish.If you want to survive in the cracks, you must be ruthless. This is an eternal law.In fact, Xiao Ran's actions have always been like this. Those who deserve to be killed will never be merciless, and if they are to be killed, they must be killed and wiped out to prevent future troubles.If this is the case for a man, let alone a woman from a humble background who is helpless in the inner palace? ...

But no matter what, Lan'er's matter really reminded him.Although the current situation has been temporarily stabilized.But the Empress Dowager Cixi was unwilling to be lonely, and gradually began to surface.Rong Lu's power is in his hands, which is a bad signal.

After the curtain ceremony, Shengbao's troops have already been deployed. Among the Eight Banners troops stationed in the capital, the Jianrui Battalion and the Firearms Battalion have been reimbursed, and the Xiaoqi Battalion and the Tiger Gun Battalion have turned back. , Infantry Battalion, Shenji Battalion and Shanpu Battalion.These five battalions had been dispersed as early as last year when the British and French allied forces attacked the city of Beijing, and they were reorganized by Shengbao later for training.Although still the original preparation.But they are all recruits. It can be said that they are the cubs of weasels, and one generation is not as good as the next.In comparison, the pro-military combat effectiveness is relatively strong.

At present, the most famous pro-army is still led by Liu Fu Jingshou, who has lost his title but is still in the post of imperial minister, but the real power has quietly fallen into the hands of Rong Lu.This guy is Cixi's old lover, and on the one hand is the commander of the pro-military guards.On the one hand, there is also a lack of territory for the infantry, yamen, guards, and territories. Although it is a third-rank position, it has great power, and it can get in both ways.It can be said that Cixi's move was extremely clever.

What we have to do now is to expand our power in the capital to compete with it.At the beginning, Xiao Ran decided to use the name of reorganizing the Firearms Battalion.Pulling the troops from Daxingshan to Beijing, but after thinking about it, I feel that it is not very safe.After all, this vote of brothers is his last capital. Isn't it too early to expose it now?

But except for this vote of brothers.For a while, I really couldn't find a suitable candidate.Thinking of this episode, Xiao Ran felt a little annoyed.After all, I am still a eunuch. Although I am now a popular person in front of the empress dowager, all civil and military officials are eager to be courteous and courteous, but after all, I have never been in the court, and I don't know which of these ministers is Well, that is bad, who can rely on it.Originally, I wanted to discuss this matter with Ci'an, but there was another war in the south, Ci'an was so busy that she couldn't sleep, and couldn't bear to make her worry about it.

On the south side of the Yangtze River, Zeng Guofan's Xiang army conquered Anqing and was marching towards Jinling step by step.In order to ease the pressure on Nanjing, Li Xiucheng, a general of the Taiping Army in Zhejiang, led an army to storm Ningbo and Shaoxing.These two cities are lips and teeth of each other, if one is lost, both will be lost, Kuang Shaoxing is very close to Hangzhou, once Ningshao is lost, Hangzhou will become an isolated city, and it will be very difficult to hold on to it.

The Taiping Army took Ninghang with the intention of besieging Wei and saving Zhao and breaking the siege of Nanjing.If you look at the overall situation, the gains and losses of this city and place are nothing.But Hangzhou is

In the defense area, there is a full city built by the West Lake, and there are thousands of bannermen living in it. If Hangzhou falls, these bannermen will inevitably suffer a bloodbath, and they cannot be ignored anyway.Zeng Guofan recommended Zuo Zongtang to supervise the military affairs of Zhejiang and send troops to aid Zhejiang.

In the areas of Anhui, Shandong, and Henan, there were several large groups of Nian troops, including Zhang Luoxing, Gong Xiazi, and Sun Kuixin, who colluded with Chen Yucheng, nicknamed "Four-Eyed Dog" of the Taiping Army, and stalked around.In addition, there is Miao Peilin, the "General Lian" who is known as the leader of the training group in the north. He surrounded Shouzhou and openly rebelled, forming unexpected resistance, which is also quite tricky.

With the aftermath of the coup still lingering and the situation ahead so critical, there is unavoidable uneasiness in the entire court, and Ci'an's head is getting dizzy.Xiao Ran can't help this. He is a fan of military affairs, but he is limited to various weapons. At best, he uses some intrigues to fight local wars. Regarding the strategy and the overall situation, he really doesn't dare to come up with random ideas.After all, what is at stake here is not the life or death of one or two people, but the fate of the entire country.

This kind of military and political affairs must now be handled by Prince Gong.The only thing Xiao Ran can do is to force Ci'an to learn how to deal with military, political and state affairs, to get involved in every detail, including the battle situation and strategy, not only to know what is happening, but also why.In fact, such a complicated situation is also a good opportunity to learn, but these things are indeed a bit difficult for a young woman who is only 23 years old.Seeing her getting thinner and haggard, Xiao Ran couldn't bear it.However, in order to be able to put aside Cixi as soon as possible and take charge of one's own side, this kind of hard work must be endured.

Fortunately, Ci'an Bingxue is smart, she can learn things thoroughly, and can infer other things from one instance.After a period of running-in, I have gradually come to terms with it, and occasionally I can have some opinions of my own.This made Xiao Ran very gratified.

At noon that day, Ci'an summoned Prince Gong and other military ministers in the Hall of Mental Cultivation to discuss the war.Xiao Ran had nothing to do and was wandering around when he suddenly saw a tall and big figure tiptoeing around the corridor and into the garden from a distance.Looking at the clothes, it seemed that they were still mending clothes, Xiao Ran felt strange, and hurriedly followed behind.

It was just above the big sun, and there was no one in the garden, it was quiet.Turning around a clump of peonies, I saw a huge buttocks exposed under a flower shelf in front of me. I was wearing fast boots with thin soles, which were not eunuchs' attire.Xiao Ran became more and more suspicious, took a few steps closer, and coughed suddenly.The back was trembling with fright, and saw a colorful butterfly flying out of the flowers, followed by a loud roar: "Which bastard is scaring me here! I ****..."

While talking, the man stepped back and got out, looked back, his dark face immediately relaxed, scratched his head and said: "So... so it's Deputy Director Xiao!"

When Xiao Ran saw it, he was immediately happy.It turned out that this person was not someone else, but the imperial minister, the six forehead Fu Jingshou.He hurriedly lowered his hand to say hello, and said: "Liu Efu, why are you here? The slave should die, I really don't know, the collision didn't startle you, did it?"

After hearing this, Jing Shou hurriedly stepped forward, supported him with both hands, and said, "Don't, don't! There are no outsiders here, Mr. Xiao, please don't act like this, aren't you embarrassing my brother's face! If not Brother, what you said in the Queen Mother, now I don’t know where to go to the army!" Seeing the surprise on Xiao Ran's face, he smiled wryly and said: "I am the most leisurely in the court now, and I don't take care of me to the study No, I'm catching butterflies for the emperor!"

"Catch butterflies?" Xiao Ran was surprised and amused at the same time.Not to mention that this fellow is over forty years old, this imposing brow actually came to catch butterflies and let the world know that he died laughing. "Well, isn't Liu Efu still in charge of the imperial minister's job? It's rare to spend this free time, and I'm quite interested!"

"Hey! Idlers, Idlers, don't mention it! Brother, stop making fun of me!" Jing Shou waved his hands again and again, with a burst of helplessness on his face.

Xiao Ran immediately understood what he meant.The ancestral system was overthrown, and Gu ordered the eight ministers to kill and charge, and he was left alone, which was considered the only fruit left.But after all, it is a crime of following the crowd, how can this notoriety be washed away in a short while?The current group of courtiers, seeing the downfall of the eight ministers of Gu Ming, feared that they would avoid it, and no one would dare to have anything to do with him.Therefore, even if this guy has the status of the forehead and leads the errand of the imperial minister, he is still in name only and has been emptied long ago.

correct!Xiao Ran suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and was worried that he could not find someone to deal with Rong Lu. Isn't this person in front of him an excellent candidate?God help me too!

Liu Efu, what you said is not very tasteful! "Xiao Ran deliberately said," Gu Ming eight ministers, until now you are the only one left, that is the Queen Mother's special grace to you.What's the matter, listen to me, what dissatisfaction do you still have? "

"No, no, satisfied!" Jing Shou shuddered violently, his face obviously turned from black to green, and he said with a smile: "A guilty person, how dare he have other thoughts in his heart, and still leave his head to eat, Jing Shou I am so grateful!"

Seeing his terrified appearance, Xiao Ran was amused in his heart, but he put on a concerned and slightly reproachful expression on his face, and said: "Well, it's good to know. As a slave in our family, it's not easy to say anything. But in There are a lot of people talking in this big inner palace, if someone else hears what you said just now, if it is not guaranteed, it will spread and cause some trouble."

Although Jing Shou was taciturn, he was not stupid. He nodded and bowed quickly and said, "What I said is true! I only dare to tell you, my brother. I dare not say a word in front of others. .”

Xiao Ran also deeply agreed with his words.When Gu ordered the eight ministers to discuss the crime, the reason why Jing Shou was kept was also Li Ran and Ci'an's insistence.Here is a reason that is not understandable to outsiders: Jing Shou's wife is Princess Shouen Gulun, the sixth daughter of Daoguang, and her biological mother is Imperial Concubine Jinghuang. Two years ago, Princess Shou'en's sister had also passed away, so instead she advocated that Jing Shou should be punished as well.Charge far to Xinjiang.As for Cixi, she wanted to reuse Ronglu, and she didn't want to leave Jingshou as a stumbling block, so she also wanted to deal with him, but it was just to hinder the face of Empress Dowager Ci'an.

Jing Shou knew all these twists and turns in his heart.Can still stay in the post of imperial minister.All relying on Ci'an's words, and Xiao Ran, as Ci'an's considerate person, naturally helped him a lot.So it is not an exaggeration to describe his current feelings towards Xiao Ran with the four words of gratitude.

This is why Xiao Ran was able to fall in love with Jing Shou.He nodded immediately and said: "Liu Efu, since you don't want to see me, then I will be bold for a while. If I have time tonight, let's go to Chunqiu Tower for a drink, how about?"

"Ah?" Jing Shou was overwhelmed by flattery, and said repeatedly: "That's good feelings, that's good feelings!"

In the evening of that day, Xiao Ran left the palace and went straight to Chunqiu Building.Jing Shou had chosen a quiet and private room earlier, and has been waiting for it for a long time.Probably because he guessed that Xiao Ran had something to say, he didn't find anyone to accompany him. After drinking for three rounds, Jing Shou took out an envelope.Pushing it in front of Xiao Ran, he said: "Brother Xiao, there are only us two brothers here, so I can say whatever I want. This time, my brother has received your great kindness, and I really don't know how to repay it. Only these few gifts , please accept it!"

Xiao Ran opened the envelope and took out a stack of bank notes, all of which were 500 denominations, ten in total.The concubines of the Qing Dynasty were no better than before, their status and status were not high, and their rank and salary were just enough to cover their expenses.It's not bad that Jing Shou can survive to the imperial court; but compared with the princes Zaiyuan and Duanhua, it's a world of difference.So take a look at the 5000 taels of silver.Xiao Ran really felt a little emotional in his heart, reckoning that all his family's possessions are only tens of thousands of taels, and he can take out 5000 taels at once.Really sincere to myself.

Shaking his head and smiling, Xiao Ran stuffed the banknote back into the envelope, threw it back to him across the table, and said: "Liu Efu did this, is it to thank me, or is it to hurt me sincerely?"

Jing Shou got it wrong for a while, and said that the red envelope was too small, sweat immediately appeared on his forehead, and he stammered: "Brother...how did you say this? Jing Shou is really sincere, However, the family property is meager... Although this does not mean much, brother, give me some thin noodles, and you have the right to keep it for now. Anyway, let me have nothing, and I will make a bigger one later, and send it to you!"

Xiao Ran said: "Okay, since you said that, if it's less than 10 taels, let's not talk about it!"

"Ah?!" Jing Shou was dumbfounded.My heart said 10 taels, then I would have to sell the house and land, this guy is too dark, right?

Xiao Ran laughed loudly, and said: "What, can't you get it out? If you can't get it out, then put away your money. If I really wanted to hit your back, I would have attacked you when I was discussing the crime. Do you have to wait until now? People say that the friendship between gentlemen is like water, if you continue to make these clichés, don't blame me for not recognizing you as a brother."

Jingshou's eye circles turned red immediately, he held the envelope for a while, and sighed, "Back then, there were always people coming and going around me, fawning and flattering, and I don't know how many people want to call me brother. Now I am down and out, and the tea is cold, and the group of ministers counts one by one, and they all wish they could fall into a well and throw a rock, and they will be happy if they step on it. Today, I am grateful to you for calling my brother, and in my heart, it is really... really... "

Seeing his excitement, Xiao Ran hurriedly raised his wine glass, and said with a smile: "Life is like a play, why should you care so much, brother? Don't care about what other people do. It is fate that we two brothers can sit together today. Don't care what other people do , Don’t you still have my brother? Come, drink!”

"Drink!" Jing Shou raised his neck and gulped it down, laughing loudly, "Yes! Even if everyone else gets fucked off