[Comprehensive] Emperor

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Li Tan dropped the battle report in his hand, he never thought that his fight would end up like this.

This is also the first time that Li Tan's calculations have failed. In fact, he really can't be blamed for flying the wrong flag. He really didn't expect that the Qing soldiers and horses that had been strengthened with weapons were beaten like this by the French, and even Lost the important minister Zuo Zongtang.

As soon as his body became cold, Li Tan subconsciously hugged the little rabbit in his arms, thinking of Gong Jiu very much.I think back in the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty also emphasized culture over military affairs. Facing the invasion of Daliao, there was no one who could go out to attack, but because Gong Jiu was there, he had generals who could be completely trusted, and he could Heart to recover those thieves who want to invade the country.

The little rabbit Gong Jiu licked Li Tan's finger, the longer he became a rabbit, the more and more his living habits became more like a rabbit.It is an exaggeration to say that sometimes he even forgets that he is a human being.

But now, he, who has been tired of resigning himself to his fate for a long time, has the desire to be himself for the first time.If it was a person who could fight side by side with him and help him, would it be...wouldn't it be like now that he could only watch him suffer, and the mystery couldn't help.

What is a widow?lonely.

In a high position, but there are no people around you who can't tell, as the saying goes, it's so cold at a high place.

After being the emperor for so many years, Li Tan experienced this feeling for the first time.

It's not that he feels sad and lonely in front of the emperor, but he feels that no one understands his loneliness, but he feels from the bottom of his heart that the Qing Dynasty is so big that there is no one who can entrust it with important tasks.

The Qing Dynasty was invaded, but it could only rely on veterans like Zuo Zongtang to lead the troops. Although the old man had great ambitions, he killed this veteran in battle, which made Li Tan really annoyed.

Faced with such a battle report, Li Tan quickly sent someone to call important officials into the palace to discuss countermeasures. The result of the discussion was naturally that no one could lead the army.How difficult is it for the emperor to have a fully trusted and powerful general in charge of the court?

But is he going to admit defeat like this?Then what is the difference between him and the trend in history?No, it still took this old path, and the Qing Dynasty was in a slump from then on, let alone being able to rise.

Now, what should I do?At this moment, Li Tan was in a state of confusion. Sure enough, no matter how ambitious the emperor was, without the help of virtuous ministers, he still couldn't control the overall situation.

Facing the silent Li Tan, Li Hongzhang asked tentatively, "Your Majesty, why don't you... make peace?"

After hearing Li Hongzhang's words, Li Tan frowned, smashed the teacup in his hand, stood up and said loudly: "I hope that the imperial conquest will be conscripted by the emperor! Recover the lost ground!"

All the officials were shocked, they wanted to dissuade them but they didn't know how to speak.After all, they have seen clearly the means and character of this little emperor after he took power. This little emperor is extremely stubborn despite his young age. , who cannot be changed by anyone.

But at this time, the originally closed door was pushed open, and a graceful and luxurious woman walked in, and said with a smile: "The emperor's words are very good, let the Ai family handle the government affairs."

Empress Dowager Cixi is the only person who can call herself Aijia and enter the place where important matters are discussed without notification.

Sure enough, even if she is suppressed, the previous coercion is still there, is it impossible to truly eradicate the weeds except death?In my heart, I was very tired of the big trouble of the Empress Dowager Cixi, but Li Tan just sneered and said: "The Empress Dowager has not recovered from her illness, and meddling in the government will only make her condition worse, so why bother?!"

Li Tan originally thought that the Empress Dowager Cixi would talk to him about something, at least to save face.Who knew that Empress Dowager Cixi actually smiled and said: "Since the Ai family is here today, they will definitely get what they want before leaving. Besides the Ai family, can the emperor find someone who is more suitable than the Ai family? The emperor really Do you think Aijia's wings are so easy to cut off?"

As expected, the Empress Dowager Cixi had been talking about eating vegetarian food and praying to Buddha before, so she was really hiding her power and looking for opportunities to counterattack.

If Li Tan would submit because of this, he really wouldn't be Li Tan.

"Since the queen mother said so, then I won't let you go. Since I can kick you out of the court, queen mother, I won't give you another chance to join. I already have a candidate for the person in charge of the court." As he said that, regardless of Empress Dowager Cixi's extremely ugly face, Li Tan said loudly: "Li Zhongtang, I ordered you to assist Prince Jin in governing the government during the period of my imperial conquest. Besides, Empress Dowager, I know you are unhappy with me and wish I would die immediately. But for the sake of the Qing Dynasty, refrain from doing anything outrageous. Since I can defeat you once, I can defeat you a second time, unless I die."

Empress Dowager Cixi's face was livid, and Prince Jin, who was originally a member of her party, also started to fight against her after his son's wings hardened.Even my younger sister was forced to go back to eat vegetarian food and pray to Buddha.

But Empress Dowager Cixi, an old fritter, is naturally smart and astute. Since the emperor has made a decree in front of the officials, it means that it is irreversible.Although she still has power in her hands now, but because she lost that round in the court, she was still not justified. If she refuted it now, maybe the little emperor would come to death.She can only wait for the little emperor to leave the capital. Isn't she in charge of the matter in the palace and the capital?How about Prince Chun, how about Li Hongzhang, didn't they all used to be the courtiers of her Empress Dowager Cixi?Thinking of this, the Empress Dowager Cixi didn't say anything, but left pretending to be angry.

Li Tan actually knew in his heart that the Empress Dowager Cixi would not give up easily, but at this moment there was really nothing he could do... However, Li Tan was a bad person, so on the eve of his departure, he relied on his martial arts to sneak in. Empress Dowager Cixi's room gave her a weak medicine, which is not obvious, but it can also make Empress Dowager Cixi feel uncomfortable when she is too tired. I hope that the inconvenience of the body can block some of her actions.

I only hate that there are no available talents around me, it's sad and lamentable.

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The next day, Emperor Guangxu personally marched and fought against France and Vietnam, which shocked the whole country.

The matter of the frontier fortress is not a secret matter. Zuo Zongtang died in battle, and the Qing soldiers retreated a hundred miles. Under the exaggeration of someone with a heart, it has long been known to everyone.

When the people of the Qing Dynasty were guessing what kind of treaty the Empress Dowager would sign this time, they didn't expect that the little emperor would actually lead the conquest by himself, threatening that the dignity of the Qing Dynasty should not be violated.The people of the Qing Dynasty felt something, and wanted to join the army to serve the motherland. All of a sudden, the crowd became angry, but Guangxu, that is, Li Tan, was said to be a good emperor who loved the people like his own son. Han united.

Although it is a good thing that the common people are united, it is of no use to Li Tan now.

The frontier soldiers were depressed. They had won and lost in the previous battles, but they had some morale.But Zuo Zongtang's death had made them depressed to the extreme, and they almost threw away their weapons and went back to their hometown.

And when Li Tan led an army of [-] to the border, he saw soldiers with such low morale.

Li Tan was really angry, and he was even more angry when facing this group of soldiers who shouted long live to him.

But he couldn't show anger, he just stood on the highest point on a horse, and said to the soldiers very calmly: "I'm here, you, what are you afraid of?"

The soldiers who didn't dare to look directly at the holy face couldn't help but look up at the emperor standing on a high place.

Their little emperor was very young and looked very immature, but he was wearing golden armor and standing there on a steed, full of aura, not weaker than any general at all, even more domineering than Zuo Zongtang.

Then, they heard the little emperor in front of them raise a hand, and said loudly: "The ancients said, 'Drunk lying on the battlefield, Lord Mo Xiao, how many people have fought in ancient times?' But I don't believe this sentence, I just want to bring Let you come to fight, and then take you back to meet your wives, children, and children! I don’t want to fight, but how can I sit quietly and wait to die when I am bullied at the door?! My people, kill with me Those who dare to offend our Qing Dynasty, we will live and die together!"

Li Tan is not the kind of person who will bluff to gain momentum, but his words are powerful, and the soldiers who have lost their momentum are so excited by his few words, they can't wait to go to the battlefield to grab a few people now Head, anyway, kill one to get back the cost, kill two to make money!

Li Tan also saw the high morale of the soldiers, and directly took out the special weapons that Zuo Zongtang had started to make after he led people to the battlefield that day, and after distributing them to the soldiers, he continued: "You are the best! Weapons, you are all good men in my Qing Dynasty, are you still afraid of mere French and Vietnamese lackeys?"

"Kill, kill, kill!" The soldiers shouted involuntarily, the crowd was passionate and imposing.

The momentum is enough, the next step is to go to war.

But Li Tan was not in a hurry, but personally trained his soldiers and horses.

Even if it can't reach the level of a fierce soldier, it's okay to be amazing in momentum.

No, he trained troops here, and directly let the group of high-spirited soldiers hold their breath and go to the battlefield. When they just wanted to get back to the first level, France and Vietnam talked, which meant that the Qing Dynasty would not send any more troops. No matter what people come to talk about, they will attack again.

In front of the envoy, Li Tan directly tore up the letter sent by the envoy, and then said to the envoy: "Tell you general, you can either apologize or die!"

The envoy was furious but also terrified, and hurriedly went back to report without even adding fuel or vinegar. After all, what Li Tan said was very blunt, and it was basically a line for declaring war.

No, the war started again, but the Qing Dynasty would never lose this time.