Dressed as Concubine Xian [Comprehensive Yanxi Palace]

"This is a matter for the men of Aixinjueluo's family. I'm just a woman, so how dare I intervene without authorization?"

She Shuxian avoided the spotlight, and said to Yong Cong: "Brother Seven, what's the matter with the new army?"

Yong Cong knew that Huang Erniang was on his side, so he asked the question knowingly at this moment, so that he could explain the benefits of the new army again in public, so he stood in the center of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, explained the advances of Western firearms in detail, and reiterated Said: "Huang Ama loves firearms very much, and often uses firearms to hunt tigers and bears in the Mulan paddock. Yong Cong's request to establish a new army this time is to extend Huang Ama's favor to the entire Eight Banners army, so that my Qing Dynasty will last forever! "

As soon as the words fell, Yong Qi, Fu Heng and other supporters of the new army applauded one after another, saying: "Seventh brother, well said!"

The old ministers who opposed the promotion of firearms did not dare to confront Fu Heng and others head-on. They looked at She Shuxian and said, "Empress, what do you think about this..."

"In the final analysis, the country of the Qing Dynasty is the country of the Aixinjueluo family. Seventh elder brother is the emperor's favorite prince. You can stop what he wants to do for a while, but you can't stop it forever," She Shuxian said with a smile, "Since it is What needs to be done in the end, why not let Seventh Brother have the opportunity to train soldiers now?"

"But the Emperor—"

The old ministers moved out the banner of Qianlong.

She Shuxian said: "It's a crime for a son to fight his father's soldiers. What's more, the seventh elder brother just said that in addition to the usual bravery of the Eight Banners, he and the fifth elder brother entrusted Hai Lancha to participate in the Mulan hunting. Your Excellency trained two hundred new troops. Moreover, these two hundred new troops were brought to the emperor for review by two elder brothers. The emperor didn't say no, what are you worrying about here!"

She Shuxian's words made both Yong Qi and Yong Cong find the backbone, and they all echoed: "Yes, Huang Ama didn't even say no, what are you objecting to!"

Prince He also said: "Brother Huang has always opposed the promotion of firearms, but he is very happy to see Brother Seven training the new army. It can be seen that Brother Huang is well aware of the benefits of firearms. He is not sincere in opposing the promotion of firearms, but wants to The eternal credit for promoting firearms is left to Seventh Brother! Brother Huang is so well-intentioned, if you object again, you will be puzzled!"

"This……"

The veterans choked up.

Hiroju's words invalidated the best objection they could think of, but giving up here--

She Shuxian said slowly at this time: "In any case, the promotion of firearms in the entire army is a major event, and it will cost a lot of money to mobilize the troops. I think that we might as well let the Eight Banners Army of the Firearms Battalion use firearms first, and then gradually spread them to the border fortresses and local garrisons. ... Such a step-by-step approach is the way to stabilize the country."

"The silver taels for buying firearms..."

Undeterred old ministers asked the most difficult questions: "My empress, the emperor has carried out large-scale construction projects in recent years, generously rewarding the ministries of Mongolia, Hui and Tibet, and also caught up with the famine in various places, and the treasury has run out of money..."

She Shuxian looked at He Shen.

He Shen stood up and said: "My slave is working in the Ministry of Internal Affairs recently. I often hear Western painters say that the porcelain, paintings, silk, and tea from our dynasty are precious and luxurious items that only princes and nobles can afford to Westerners." Ordinary rich and noble families have to save for a year or so to buy one or two. The slaves thought that since Westerners like our porcelain and silk, and we like Westerners’ firearms, we can open an exchange like the Thirteen Banks in Guangzhou. exchange these things with Westerners for Western firearms."

"He Shen, your idea is really good!"

Yong Cong said happily.

"However, the long-distance water can't quench the near-thirst. Just to distribute a firearm to every soldier in the firearms battalion will cost a lot of money..."

The veteran is still dying.

She Shuxian heard the words, and said softly: "The silver system proposed by the emperor a few years ago has gained a lot in recent years. I think that this money can be used to buy firearms from Westerners. While arming the firearms camp, it will also let us The craftsmen of the dynasty were able to study Western firearms more deeply. I believe that with the ability of the craftsmen of our dynasty, they will definitely understand the mysteries of Western firearms within a year. After three years, the entire army will be able to use the weapons manufactured by the armament factory. firearm."

Before the words were finished, an old minister objected: "What the empress said is very true, but I heard that the Armed Forces Institute has been researching Western firearms for many years, and no results have been produced so far. Are you sure this time—"

Fu Heng has always hoped to promote firearms to the whole army. Seeing that the veterans repeatedly obstructed them and no longer respected the elders, Fu Heng retorted sharply: "If you have not tried it, how can you be sure it will not work!"

She Shuxian was even more cold-eyed, and lightly cut the armrest with her armor, saying: "This is not okay, that is not okay! Then tell me, what else can Seventh Brother do!"

Seeing Duke Zhongyong's position, the empress was really angry again, and the veterans who opposed him finally realized how serious it was, they all knelt down and mourned: "Damn the slaves! The slaves deserve death!"

She Shuxian sneered and said, "No one can die ten thousand times. One death is the end."

She raised her hands and stood up, and said to Seventh Prince and other princes: "You come out with me."

"Whoo."

Led by Yong Cong, several princes followed She Shuxian out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, and the sound of water trucks rolling over stones can be faintly heard in the distance.

She Shuxian pointed to the sky and said to the princes: "This Palace has always believed that young people should have the vigor and vigor of young people, and they must not age prematurely, let alone be lifeless like these old people. Don't consider the actual situation, don't open your eyes to see the world. Just do what you want. Success is naturally the best. Don't be too upset about failure. Take them as setbacks on the road to growth, learn from them, and stop making mistakes. The emperor's side , I will deal with it on my behalf."

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for making it happen!"

Yong Cong and other princes were overjoyed and knelt down to thank each other.

She Shuxian said again: "However, the distribution of some Western firearms to the firearms battalion will be obstructed by the veterans in every possible way. When the whole army promotes it, it will definitely encounter unimaginable pressure. I think that the best way to change this situation is to The solution is to change the academic affairs and select new talents who accept the ideas of the new army, so that it can be done once and for all!"

"Cultivate talents who accept the ideas of the new army, and use them to gradually replace the old officials. My son also had the idea, but..."

Yong Cong showed a troubled look.

The literati in this era still advocate reading the books of sages and sages. Only a few people have begun to realize the existence of mathematics, physics and chemistry, but they always regard studying these things as a pastime in their spare time.

She Shuxian looked at Yongxuan and said, "Yongxuan, would you like to go to the Ministry of Rites to manage academic affairs and train new talents with Yongxuan and Yongxuan?"

Yongxing was only 14 years old at this time, he was the most vigorous age, and he was brought up by Concubine Shu from a young age, his knowledge and vision were extraordinary, he was overjoyed when he heard this, and said: "Mother Huang, if I go to work in the Ministry of Rituals, can I make you happy?" Women also go to school to take the imperial examination?"

Since he was a child, he knew that his adoptive mother, Concubine Shu, was as talented as a first-rank official, but because of her status as a woman, she had to stay in the harem, and he always felt deeply sorry for this.

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In history, Yongxing was very talented and learned. He was also the son-in-law of Fu Heng, the first prince to lead the Military Aircraft Department, and a famous calligrapher.

After Yong Cong and Yong Qi passed away one after another, he was the prince most likely to compete with Yong Yan for the throne, but unfortunately...