The decision to let Huo Qingtong go was not without consideration, at least the issue of the Hui people could be temporarily resolved.

During the Qing Dynasty, various border issues emerged one after another, and there were countless uprisings in various places. The emperor of the Qing Dynasty was very troubled, and now Yan Jingbai is the headache.

It's just that he really didn't have any perfect solution to these problems that had plagued the emperors of the Qing Dynasty for a while, so he could only take one step at a time.

Compared with the border, the interior of the Qing Dynasty was not monolithic, and the so-called division between Manchu and Han was the biggest source of contradictions.

The Red Flower Society headed by Chen Jialuo is the largest Jianghu organization with the goal of anti-Qing and Ming Dynasty.

It is said that Qianlong and Chen Jialuo are brothers of the same mother. It is said that Chen Jialuo and Qianlong are both enemies and friends.

These legendary plots made Yan Jingbai feel deeply pained.

Yan Jingbai is a Han Chinese. Although he now bears the title of Manchu Emperor, he is still a Han Chinese.

But this does not mean that he rejects Manchus. In his opinion, there is not much difference between Manchus and Han people. If he is wearing the clothes of the Ming Dynasty emperor, he will resolutely resist foreigners, but he is now Qianlong.

For him, instead of wasting time and painstaking efforts to restore a Ming Dynasty that has been destroyed for an unknown number of years, it is better to focus on foreign countries.

Those people are his real enemies!

He picked up a pen and wrote bright red names one after another on the snow-white rice paper. His handsome face was solemn and stern, and his slightly narrowed eyes flashed a palpitating cold light.

"Your Majesty!" Wu Shulai's soft voice sounded, "Concubine Rong has sent someone to invite you over, do you see?"

Yan Jingbai frowned. It seems that Princess Xiangxiang is really innocent and doesn't understand the rules of the palace, or is she spoiled by Qianlong holding her in her palm and protecting her?I want to see the emperor not come to ask for an interview, but let the emperor go to see her instead, tsk!

He put down his pen, and chuckled inexplicably, "If that's the case, then let's go to Baoyue Tower."

Wu Shulai, who was bending over and retreating all the way, felt a little bit in his heart. He didn't know if it was his illusion. He always felt that the emperor's attitude towards Concubine Rong seemed to have changed. Compared with Baishun, there are some subtle differences.

But after all, he is an old man in the palace, and he is well versed in the way of survival in the harem, especially serving the emperor. It is best not to ask what you shouldn't ask, and don't look at what you shouldn't look at. Just treat yourself as blind and dumb. , the only way to live longer.

When Yan Jingbai entered Baoyue Tower, a strange fragrant wind came, and Kasili's pretty figure was already standing in front of him.

"Your Majesty!" She didn't salute, her flawless face was full of worry, "Did you let my sister go back to the Ministry? And set aside a place for my clan to live in?"

Yan Jingbai walked past her calmly, and said as he walked, "Huo Qingtong came to look for you? What did she tell you?"

Kasili followed behind him and said: "My sister didn't say anything, she just told me that the people of the clan already have shelter, and she will take good care of everyone, so I don't need to worry."

"That being the case, you just have to trust her."

Kasili tightly frowned and remained silent.

Yan Jingbai lifted up his clothes and sat down on the stool, then said: "Your sister is a smart person, she knows how to choose between taking revenge on me with a pebble against a stone, and leading a peaceful life with others."

Kasili was silent, clasped her hands for a while, and said in a low voice in Uighur: "May Allah bless you, let my sister be safe, and my people be safe."

……

Now that the conditions had been negotiated with the emperor, Huo Qingtong left the palace almost at dawn. She left alone and rejected Yan Jingbai's proposal to have her escorted.

Although she has decided to give up revenge for her people, that does not mean that her attitude towards the emperor will change.

After all, her father, brother and many other clan members died at the hands of the Qing people, and she will never forget this throughout her life.

The Forbidden City is still the same Forbidden City, people come and go, it is very lively, and it is a scene of prosperity.

But her state of mind is quite different. She was always hated and desperate, holding the determination to perish with the enemy, and now she still hates, but she also has a glimmer of hope, and the pain of having to give up revenge for this hope.

All kinds of emotions are entangled, how can her current mood be described in simple and complicated words.

Huo Qingtong was completely immersed in her own thoughts, and she didn't even notice that someone was approaching. It wasn't until her arm was hit by someone that she suddenly woke up.

A handsome boy's face winked at her, and then nimbly slipped into the crowd.

Huo Qingtong was overjoyed, and he quickly followed with the sword in his hand.

It was a very ordinary restaurant. There were not dozens of ordinary restaurants in this huge Forbidden City, and there were more than a dozen.

Huo Qingtong saw the boy chat briefly with the shopkeeper of the restaurant, and then quickly ran up to the second floor.

Huo Qingtong quickly followed, but no one came to stop her, and she went up to the second floor as if entering her own home.

At the stairs, the boy who appeared suddenly was waiting for her with a smile.

"Xinyan, why are you here?" Huo Qingtong's voice was full of surprise.

"Of course I'm looking for you." The boy raised his chin and said with a smile, "Go in quickly, someone wants to see you!"

Huo Qingtong was a little dazed, and then instantly realized who the other party was talking about. Her ears were a little red, she straightened her clothes subconsciously, and then pushed open the door of the wing room and walked in.

There was more than one person in the wing room, there were about a dozen men and women, but the most conspicuous one was the young man standing by the window with his hands behind his back.

He was dressed in a plain robe and mandarin jacket without any accessories, but it couldn't conceal the elegant and scholarly demeanor around him.

When Xu Shi heard the sound of the door opening, he turned around, smiled slightly, and shouted: "Qingtong!"

Huo Qingtong's body trembled, almost crying.

But after all, she is not an ordinary daughter's family. After a while, she stabilized her mind. She nodded to him, and then said: "So you are all here."

Isn't it true that the second master Wuchen, the third master Zhao Banshan, Ben Leishou Wen Tailai, and his wife Luo Bing, etc., basically all the masters of the Red Flower Society have gathered.

If the imperial court sends a team of people to take down all these people, I am afraid that the Honghua Society will collapse immediately.

As the only woman among these people, Luo Bing, who also had a good friendship with Huo Qingtong, came over, took her hand and said: "These days Qianlong has made great moves. He is forming the Conglongwei and purging the court. Our Red Flower Many of the eyeliners planted in the palace will be pulled out, and the loss will be huge. We have to come and find out what Qianlong is up to! Sister Qingtong, what news do you have when you come out of the palace?"

Huo Qingtong frowned, "I live in the harem with Kasili, so I don't know much about the affairs of the court."

The crowd was silent.

Chen Jialuo suddenly said: "Kasili...how is she? Is she okay?"

Huo Qingtong had a sore nose, forced a smile and said: "Don't worry, she is fine, with the emperor's protection, no one dares to trouble her."

Chen Jialuo frowned sadly, "That's fine."

Huo Qingtong pursed her lips, and suddenly became annoyed at her slip of the tongue, no matter what, even if he empathized with her sister, she couldn't bear to see him sad and disappointed.

Luo Bing's eyes turned between the two, and suddenly he blinked at the others.

A group of people understood and walked out of the room together, not forgetting to close the door before leaving.

In the wing room, there were only two people left.

Chen Jialuo was sad in his heart. Although he did not hesitate to send his lover out for the great cause of the nation, he was still in pain when he heard the emperor's love for Kasili.

However, he will not regret it, even if he does it all over again, he will still do it again.

Everything is for the Han family!

He endured the bitterness in his heart, looked at the woman he loved in the past, and asked, "Are you okay? How could Qianlong let you go?"

Just a short sentence of concern made Huo Qingtong happy. She said without any concealment: "Qianlong promised to give Hui people a place to live, exempt from taxes for ten years, recuperate, and after ten years, they will be equal to other Qing people. No more suffering from oppression."

Chen Jialuo frowned tightly, his voice became cold, and said: "So, you and the Qing court have reconciled? You will not avenge your father and brother?"

Huo Qingtong was stunned, and then said: "I haven't forgotten the hatred, but I care more about the future life of the living than hatred!"

"Those who are alive will not agree, because those who died are their relatives!"

The suddenly raised voice in the room caused the members of the Red Flower Society who had been guarding the door to rush in instantly.

Chen Jialuo said coldly: "You are the Cuiyu Yellow Shirt, the leader of the Hui tribe. All the old and weak women and children of the Hui tribe pinned their hopes on you, but you compromised with Qianlong for a little profit. Those who died How will the heroic spirit rest in peace!"

After saying this sentence, the members of the Red Flower Society who were still a little unclear at first suddenly understood, and the eyes they looked at Huo Qingtong became more subtle.

Huo Qingtong's heart suddenly turned cold, she seemed to have returned to the time of the Battle of Heishuihe, her father and brother doubted her, and her subordinates did not believe her, even Xin Yan said that she was jealous of Chen Jialuo's liking for her sister and was unwilling to die. save.

At that time, she was helpless and distressed, so she could only turn to the true God Allah for help. Fortunately, she finally won back everyone's trust, admiration and praise with a big victory.

The current situation is similar to that at that time, but she feels very tired!

She struggled and said, "That's not a little benefit, it's the peace of the entire Huibu. Do you want me to put the entire Huibu's life on the line for revenge?!"

Chen Jialuo didn't speak, but he looked at her with eyes full of disapproval.

Even Luo Bing said: "Blood debt is paid in blood, even if you are for the clansman, you should not compromise with the enemy!"

But so what if you don't compromise!Can the backbone allow the elderly and children of the Hui people to survive this winter safely?

Huo Qingtong wanted to refute, but when he looked around, he suddenly didn't want to say anything.

Xu Tianhong, the seventh head of the family, said: "We can't delay any longer. I don't know what plans Qianlong is planning. We must force him to express his position and restore the Han family as soon as possible. Otherwise, we will break up with him and raise the flag to rebel."

"Yes, Chief Steward, although Qianlong agreed to you, he may backtrack after a long time, and he has made such big moves these days. I think the situation is not good."

……

Huo Qingtong looked at the crowd who agreed with him, feeling very anxious.

Although it was just a few simple aspects, she could tell that Emperor Qianlong was definitely not an easy person to deal with, his eyes were calm and unfathomable, even she couldn't see the emotions inside.

If these people are so negligent, they will definitely suffer.

She wanted to speak out to dissuade her, but she clearly knew that these people would never listen.The corner of her mouth was bitter, but she tightly held the sword in her hand, making up her mind that maybe she shouldn't have left the capital so quickly.

……

Yan Jingbai has been very busy these two days, spending almost all of his time in the Shenji camp.

But what he saw and heard there made him extremely dissatisfied.

Gunpowder was invented in China, and gunpowder has been used on the battlefield since the Ming Dynasty, but after the Manchus entered the customs, it once fell into a state of stagnation. Now Britain has even made pistols, rifles, and howitzers. There were only a few hundred crude firearms that were half damaged in the aircraft battalion, which made him blind.

It seems that reforming guns is the top priority now. He has not forgotten that the gate of the Qing Dynasty was opened by artillery fire. As a person who grew up in modern times, how could he not know the power of thermal weapons!

It's just that the Qing Dynasty's technology in this area is too backward, maybe he can lure some scientific researchers who are proficient in these fields from abroad with a lot of money?

While Yan Jingbai was thinking about this, he drove back to the palace, and when he entered the palace gate, someone hurriedly reported that the second elder brother was seriously ill!

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