I can't die

Zaichun's micro-service this time can be considered to be somewhat rewarding. Not only did he see the unique teahouse culture of old Beijing, but he also read Zhang Zhidong's article in the "Beijing News".Although Xia Changping got Zai Chun's instructions to pay attention to Zhang Zhidong, but in the end Zhang Zhidong is just a one-year candidate with some status, so he didn't need to mobilize his teachers.

At the sticky pole, there are four divisions, A, B, C, and D. Although there is a parallel division of labor, Department A mostly supervises the second-rank officials of the imperial court and officials in the borderlands. It is a lot more complicated, and some small things are handed over to the Ding Department to execute.

Zai Chun went outside the palace once, but he didn't like to run outside the palace like Qianlong did. After all, the capital of the late Qing Dynasty was only so attractive to him.Compared with the prosperity in the capital, Zaichun was in the palace every day these days, listening to the two empress dowagers in the harem, watching Prince Gong's counterattack against Cixi after the suppression, it was even more interesting.It's no wonder that many people said that the affairs of the imperial court are more exciting, but they are much more attractive than the drama.

In a blink of an eye, the twelfth month of the lunar calendar is over, and the New Year's Day and Spring Festival in the first month are lively and lively for a while, but no matter how big the palace is every year, it is actually those things. I am used to living in the palace, and I don't think there is anything special about it.On the other hand, during the Spring Festival festival, Zai Chun was dressed in court clothes, with a dragon crown weighing at least a dozen kilograms on his head, which almost broke his neck. He looked relieved after many days of rest.

"Hey, next time I ask the people from the Ministry of Rites to shorten the article on offering sacrifices to heaven. Those university scholars are good at writing, but it's too long, and I feel dizzy after hearing it."

Thousands of people dressed in the most solemn costumes of the year stood in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony for two or three hours, and it was difficult for those older officials who took leave after returning.

"Your Majesty, Shen Guifang from the Ministry of Rites is here." Li Lianying looked at Zai Chun who was being massaged by Zhilan, and said in a low voice.Zai Chun heard Li Lianying's tone, and based on the tacit understanding between them for many years, he thought that there must be a pharmacist for Shen Guifang to come here at this time, so he waved his hand to the maid: "You go down first. Call Shen Guifang to come in."

Zhilan heard Zai Chun's words, bowed and then retreated. Li Lianying went to bring Shen Guifang in, and then closed the door of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, leaving only two people in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"Master Shen, sit by yourself." Zai Chun twisted his neck, feeling more and more good to be an emperor, just because of his sore neck, Zhilan even went to the imperial hospital to learn massage techniques, really corrupt.

Shen Guifang could see Zai Chun's casual attitude, but she didn't dare to relax at the moment. Instead, she said solemnly: "If you go back to the emperor, the person who went to the Ryukyu Kingdom as an envoy has returned."

Looking at Shen Guifang's expression, Zai Chun knew something was wrong: "Tell me, in fact, you and I have already had this guess in our hearts, right?" If you don't come to make a confession now, it must be the Ryukyu Kingdom's own accident.

"Ryukyu is close to the island of Japanese pirates. Now the Japanese pirates are in civil strife, and a large number of refugees have fallen into pirates. The Ryukyu Kingdom is in chaos first."

"Doesn't the Lord of the Ryukyu know how to write to Qing Dynasty for help?"

It has always been the rule for the country to help when an accident occurs in a subordinate country. I have never seen that since North Korea became a vassal, whenever it fought with Japan, it would immediately ask for help from the Qing Dynasty.This Ryukyu country should not let the help of Qing Dynasty be used in vain.

"Nowadays the Ryukyu Kingdom is full of Japanese pirates, and the nearby waters have already been blocked. The Ryukyu Kingdom Lord sent envoys to ask for help more than once, but they were all cut off. This time, if it weren't for the heavy artillery fire of our country's envoy fleet, they would have blasted in. , I'm afraid I don't know about it." Shen Guifang's expression was heavy.

Sitting on the dragon chair, Zai Chun couldn't help thinking about this matter in his heart. After a while, he suddenly burst out laughing: "Wonderful! Wonderful! I'm worried that I won't have a chance to deal with them." This is not the first time that the pirates They made small moves under the nose of Qing Dynasty. Zai Chun hadn't found an opportunity before, but now they got together by themselves, not because they were rushing to die.Today's Japan has constant civil strife, and has not yet experienced the Meiji Restoration. The military industry is basically zero, so it is just meat on the chopping board!

"Go quickly, and invite all the ministers from the Military Aircraft Department, as well as the Empress Dowagers of the Two Palaces, and the Secretary of the Ministry of War."

Seeing that Zai Chun was not angry but happy at the moment, Shen Guifang felt surprised, but based on the professionalism of the officialdom, she didn't ask any more questions, so she obediently asked someone to invite all the ministers.In fact, in terms of national strength, it is not difficult for the Qing Dynasty to take over Japan at this time. It is just that the Qing Dynasty has been fighting every year, and there are very few food reserves. Hard days of time.

Shen Guifang left the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and then her own servants would invite other ministers.Shen Guifang was led to the Wenyuan Pavilion for a short rest. He sat in the Wenyuan Pavilion, thinking about Zai Chun's thoughts and the current situation of the Qing Dynasty. It is definitely a must, but it is just a matter of using troops. One hair will affect the whole body. In addition to the internal court, the international form must also be considered. In this way, it is no wonder that the emperor did not take advantage of Cixi's outbreak before Prince Gong. After all, in terms of foreign relations, no one can do without Prince Gong, so the current Minister of Military Aircraft Department is not worried about losing his official position after following Prince Gong.As long as you don't plan ahead, you have to think about it.

The flowers bloom at both ends.

Let's say that the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, including Cixi Ci'an, knew that there were many people with Zai Chun's temperament, but not all of them were willing to follow Zai Chun's temperament.After Prince Gong entered the palace, he entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and after learning that Zai Chun wanted to mobilize troops again, he expressed his opposition.

"Although our country is much stronger now, the Qing Dynasty has been fighting for years, and the people are exhausted and lack of food. I am afraid that this is not a good opportunity to send troops. I hope that the Holy One will think twice."

The first person to support Prince Gong's words was the Minister of the Household Department, Guiliang.Guiliang has been in the household department for many years, and he has never felt that there is a shortage of food as he does now. Now the food in the south of the Yangtze River has been restrained because of the pacification of the northwest. If there is a shortage, if there is another war to collect food, it will definitely lead to public resentment.Gui Liang really didn't want to cause another disturbance.

Zai Chun knew that what Guiliang said was very reasonable, but Zai Chun knew that if Japan was not beaten to the ground at this time, he would wait until the Japanese pirates came together in the country and the Meiji Restoration.There is no better opportunity to develop the military industry than this.

"Uncle Emperor, I heard that foreigners are also paying attention to Japan. I wonder if we can get involved?"

If a country confronts Japan, it will definitely have to make great efforts, but if it can join forces with Britain and France, it will be much more convenient.

"This..." Prince Gong Yi was also taken aback when he heard the words, thinking in his heart: "But I want to ask a question."