Usurping the Qing Dynasty: My first love was Cixi

Chapter 206 Another killer move! The emperor is in a state of disgrace!

This storm of public opinion is more serious than expected.

The last time the seven southern provinces formed an alliance, the court tried its best to suppress it and did not allow anyone to discuss it.

This time, the window paper was directly torn open.

The court immediately stopped and stopped all actions.

Not only because they were caught off guard by the seven southern provinces, but more because they received political signals from the seven southern provinces.

This seven-province alliance is not just on the surface.

This bombardment of the court completely represents that the seven-province alliance has a political core, and is united and consistent with the outside world.

So next, no matter what the court wants to do to any of the seven southern provinces, it must think in advance whether you can bear the consequences? Can you withstand the counterattack?

At this time, the court was completely overwhelmed.

The scandal that broke out in the seven southern provinces is really too sensational.

The people of the world were completely shocked. Heilongjiang General Yishan actually cut off the land of three Zhili provinces like this?

And Gui Liang actually did such a shameless thing?

It was the foreigners who killed our people, but they had to pay 200,000 yuan in compensation? And they slandered their own people as murderers and sentenced them to death?

These two things deeply offended the feelings of the people across the country.

Suddenly, countless people shouted and killed Yishan and Gui Liang, and were full of anger.

And it was not just among the people, even many young censors in the court could not bear it anymore, and could no longer control their hearts, and no longer care about their superiors' instructions, and directly submitted memorials, asking to kill Yishan and Gui Liang.

After all, young people are still hot-blooded.

Moreover, more and more people submitted memorials, and many people had to express their opinions.

Especially those who had just entered the officialdom, and those who had just passed the provincial examination and were going to participate in the joint examination next year.

They gathered together to criticize Gui Liang and Yishan.

At this time, it was even difficult for the court to suppress them.

Because among the students, because in the officialdom, there was even another unspoken rule.

You dare not impeach Yishan and Guiliang? Then you are flattering high officials, and you are not qualified to plead for the people.

Under the high-pressure rule of the Qing court, officials certainly did not have as many tough bones as those in the Ming Dynasty, but in the face of such public opinion and such scandals, more and more people came forward to impeach.

So the court and the emperor were in a dilemma.

How to deal with Yishan and Guiliang?

If they were dealt with, wouldn't it let the seven southern provinces succeed, wouldn't it let Su Ye succeed?

But if they were not dealt with, how could they resist the surging public anger?

When the emperor received the impeachment memorials from the seven southern provinces, the first thing he felt was not only anger, but also fear.

Because there were a total of eight memorials.

One for each of the seven provincial governors, and another for Su Ye.

And the most critical thing was this memorial from Su Ye, on which all seven governors signed.

This is terrifying.

When the emperor received it, he almost fainted.

When Concubine Yi saw the eight impeachment memorials, she almost wanted to throw them out immediately, as if she had touched a burning coal.

Because this was a political declaration of war.

Moreover, this was Su Ye's initiative to declare war.

The entire Military Affairs Office fell into a temporary silence.

At this time in the Sanxi Hall!

The emperor's eye sockets were sunken and his eyeballs were bloodshot.

He still couldn't figure out why the seven provincial governors would follow Su Ye all the way to the end?

If the establishment of the Southern Economic Cooperation Body is still ambiguous.

Then this time, submitting memorials together and bombarding the court together.

It is the most straightforward statement.

It represents that the seven provincial governors are willing to bear all possible consequences.

"Can he be killed?" The emperor suddenly asked: "Find a way to kill him, no matter what means, assassination?"

Several confidants present were shocked at first.

At this time, they all knew that the person the emperor hated the most at this time was Su Ye.

All the other enemies combined may not have as strong hatred for Su Ye.

Several important officials fell into thinking.

Once Su Ye is killed, there is no doubt that the Seven Provinces Alliance will collapse.

But can it be done?

Once you want to assassinate someone, it will be hard to prevent.

After a long while, Du Han said: "Your Majesty, many things are equal."

You just need to start assassinating Su Ye.

If it succeeds, it's fine.

Once it fails.

Then Su Ye will take equal measures.

Everyone may have similar abilities to assassinate. But who is better at preventing assassinations?

Su Ye's martial arts value? Everyone knows it. It is extremely difficult to assassinate him.

But Su Ye wants to assassinate high-ranking officials in the court? That may not be difficult.

The emperor is naturally fine hiding in the deep palace, but what about the many military ministers?

Once the assassination is started, the political ecology will deteriorate instantly.

Then everyone will be in danger, and it will never end.

"Probably not." Su Shun said.

Almost all the ministers present shook their heads and said no. For their own lives, they can't agree.

Du Han said: "In fact, there is one more thing to note. We need to give an explanation for this matter."

The emperor said: "What explanation?"

Du Han said: "Since the other party has taken action, there needs to be a result."

The emperor said: "Result? It's good enough that I don't pursue their crimes. You still want a result? Dream on!"

"Do you still want me to deal with Yishan? Deal with Guiliang? It's a daydream!"

If you want me to compromise with them, just dream!

The grievances of the people in the world really need to be paid attention to. Even if hundreds of officials impeached Yishan and Guiliang, the emperor must also pay attention to the hearts of the officials.

but……

During the Qing dynasty, the court and the emperor had absolute repressive power.

When did you ever compromise with the people? When did you ever compromise with public opinion?

If the critical moment comes, just shut up.

How long has it been since the literary prison passed?

Forgot?

Do you really think we can't deal with you?

Du Han said: "It is not public opinion, but possible further attacks in the seven southern provinces."

Sushun said: "Master Du is right. This time the impeachment of the seven southern provinces is only targeting Guiliang and Yishan. If the court does not respond, what should they do if they go further and target the center of the court?"

As soon as these words came out, the emperor's hair stood on end.

Sushun spoke very vaguely, but he understood.

What if Su Yi breaks out directly and points his finger at the emperor?

What if there is a Qing Dynasty version of public security disorder?

Su Yi was not Hai Rui, his lethality was much greater.

At this time, the imperial court was certainly much better than the Jiajing Dynasty in many aspects. But in more places, it is more complicated and worse.

Once Su Yi directly wrote a memorial to criticize the emperor, even seven southern provinces attacked the emperor together, which was a loss of power and humiliation to the country.

That would directly destroy the political understanding.

By that time, the court will probably have only one way left.

Declare the other person a traitor.

Then what? Civil war breaks out.

Of course, what the emperor and the court didn't know was that things would not develop to this point.

Tian Yugong, Xu Youren, and Wang Youling were still loyal ministers from the bottom of their hearts.

They will not do such things that cross the bottom line.

But the court and the emperor didn't know, and they didn't dare to bet on this possibility.

Du Han said: "I have a suggestion."

The emperor said: "You say."

Du Han said: "Take Heilongjiang General Yishan to Beijing and be sentenced to death."

"Removed from the post of Grand Scholar in Guiliang's cabinet."

"Since then, it can be regarded as an explanation to the world."

The emperor was absolutely unwilling, but at the critical moment, he didn't care about sacrificing any of his ministers.

Sushun said: "Your Majesty, I have a different view."

The emperor said: "You say."

Sushun said: "At this time, we must not compromise. Once we compromise, the dignity of the imperial court will be lost."

"Perhaps we can deal with Yishan and Guiliang afterwards. But now that the people are persecuting us and the seven southern provinces are persecuting us, the imperial court must not compromise even a single step."

"Actually, there is nothing to compromise on the seven southern provinces. After all, one or two steps of political compromise are nothing."

"But now Su Yi and others are holding all the people hostage, and they absolutely cannot compromise with them."

"The people are humble. If they compromise with public opinion, the people will lose respect for the imperial court, and then they will take advantage of it."

"This hole must not be opened."

Du Han said cautiously: "Then if there is no response from the court, what if Su Yi directly criticizes the emperor?"

Sushun said: "Then...just wait."

The emperor's two most trusted ministers had different opinions.

As a result, the emperor had no idea.

After a long while, the emperor said: "Let's disperse."

The ministers dispersed.

After leaving the palace, Du Han bowed to Sushun.

Sushun returns the favor.

There is a very good understanding between the two parties.

According to ordinary people's understanding, Du Han is also a member of the same party and should advance and retreat together on key issues.

But in fact, this matter was too serious and they could not afford the consequences, so they handed over the decision-making power to the emperor Gan Gang.

Therefore, the two gave completely opposite suggestions.

On the surface it is tit-for-tat, but in reality it is about spreading political risks.

Concubine Yi entered Sanxi Hall.

She was still charming and charming, but the emperor was so worried at the moment that he had no thoughts.

The emperor held a book and kept reading it, but did not read a word.

The emperor said: "What do you think we should do?"

Concubine Yi said: "What did Sushun and the others say?"

The emperor said: "Du Han said that Yishan should be captured and brought to Beijing and sentenced to death. He should remove the bachelor from Guiliang's cabinet and make an explanation to the world. Sushun said that there must be no compromise at this time. Especially not against Compromise with public opinion, otherwise all the people will be upset and can’t do this.”

Concubine Yi thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, I think this concubine cannot start this thing!"

"No compromise!"

"Whether it is the seven southern provinces or the people of the world, the emperor cannot compromise."

"Once you compromise, the majesty of the court and the emperor will be lost."

The emperor said: "If we don't deal with Yishan and Guiliang, what will happen if Su Yi further attacks or even directly criticizes me?"

Concubine Yi was silent for a while and said, "Then just wait."

The emperor said: "You have the same attitude as Sushun."

Concubine Yi said: "Your Majesty, Sushun and Du Han are playing tricks. These two people are obviously in the same party, but in the end they gave completely different views. On the surface, this is leaving the choice to the Emperor, but in fact it is to shirk politics. Risk. No matter what happens at that time, it will be the emperor’s own will and cannot be blamed on them. "

"On the contrary, I firmly believe that there can be no compromise!"

The emperor said: "Then what if Su Yi directly criticizes me?"

Imperial Concubine Yi said: "It's not tiring to watch others carry burdens. Your Majesty should turn the tables. Don't Su Ye and others dislike Yi Shan for losing power and humiliating the country? Don't they dislike Gui Liang's poor negotiation?"

"Since you are so capable and so loyal and patriotic, then you go and negotiate."

"You, Su Ye, go and negotiate with the Russians, return to the Treaty of Nerchinsk, and take back the land of the Qing Dynasty. You go and negotiate with the British, French, and Americans, change the terms in the Treaty of Tianjin, and negotiate a fair treaty."

"If they don't have this ability, they will shut up!"

"Whoever can, go."

After listening to this, the emperor immediately thought this method was good.

…………

The next day in the court.

Another official came forward to impeach Yi Shan and Gui Liang.

At this time, Yi Shan was recalled to Beijing as in history, but he did not receive any punishment.

"Your Majesty, Yishan has lost power and humiliated the country. He privately ceded territory to Russia. I beg you to execute him!"

"Your Majesty, I beg you to execute him!"

After Weiren started this, the people behind him came out one after another.

It was the same as before, and it was getting more and more intense. The emperor was furious. What are you making a fuss about? When is it still a time? Aren't you afraid that I will think you are in the same group as Su Ye?

Gui Liang once again stepped out to resign.

As usual, the emperor refused to allow it, and his eyes looking at Weiren were already very unfriendly.

The court meeting that day ended in vain again.

After the court was dismissed, several trusted ministers went to Sanxi Hall to have a small meeting with the emperor.

The emperor said, "There is a way. Let's see."

"I will never compromise with the will of the people and Su Ye. The court will never compromise. We will not punish Yishan or Guiliang."

"Didn't Su Ye keep saying that Yishan and Guiliang were humiliating the country? Isn't he loyal and patriotic?"

"Then give him an order to talk to the Russians, the British, the French, and the Americans."

"If he doesn't go, he will be seeking fame and his political reputation will be ruined."

"If he goes and fails to reach an agreement, he will be incompetent and the court will convict him."

"How?"

After hearing the emperor's words, Su Shun was suspicious.

Did the emperor come up with this idea himself? Or did he ask someone else? But he didn't dare to ask at this time.

The emperor asked, "Guiliang, do you think that if Su Ye talks with the Russians and the British, can they reach an agreement?"

Guiliang said, "Absolutely impossible."

Then, Guiliang said, "Your Majesty is wise. Letting Su Ye go to negotiate by himself is like using his spear to attack his shield."

"If he fails in the negotiation, the emperor will punish Su Ye."

"To show fairness, please also dismiss me as a cabinet minister and sentence Yi Shan to death. In this way, it will be justified and people in the world will have nothing to say."

The emperor said, "Su Shun, what do you think?"

Du Han felt a little uneasy.

This... Is this another plan of Su Ye, who wants to take advantage of the opportunity to return to power?

The last time in Guangzhou, he asked the British to withdraw their troops unconditionally.

But at this time, if the emperor rejected the idea proposed by himself, he would be very unhappy.

So, Du Han said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Su Shun said: "Your Majesty is wise."

Several trusted ministers said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise."

The emperor said: "That's it."

So, the court once again sent an imperial envoy to Jiujiang to counterattack Su Ye!

It must be said that this group of people is really good at political struggle and can always find the best solution.

Can Su Ye negotiate with the Russians at this time?

Of course not.

He couldn't negotiate with the British and Americans.

No matter who went to negotiate, it was doomed to fail.

………………

Jiujiang!

Su Ye was holding a small wedding and took Lin Shang'er as a concubine.

This was also a wedding without choice.

Of course, Su Ye couldn't say against his will that he didn't want to, but at least he really didn't have this idea.

But it had to be done.

He discussed it again and again with Shen Baozhen, Bai Yan, Hu Xueyan, and Hong Renli.

Now Su Ye's great cause, there are more and more people from the Taiping Army.

One third of the army came from the Taiping Army. Half of the female factory workers came from the Taiping Army.

In the future, if you want Lin Qirong, Zeng Tianyang, Chen Yucheng, and Li Xiucheng to join Su Ye, you need to marry them.

Hong Renli once mentioned that Fu Shanxiang could also represent the Taiping Army.

But everyone denied it, because Fu Shanxiang was once the woman of Yang Xiuqing, the Eastern King. Many low-level officers and soldiers still had feelings for Yang Xiuqing. Wouldn't marrying Fu Shanxiang be like putting a green hat on the Eastern King?

After choosing and choosing, it can only be Lin Shang'er.

Moreover, she is almost nineteen years old this year.

Lin Qirong and Zeng Tianyang actually found a way to leave Tianjing to attend their daughter's wedding banquet.

This time, the two were much more calm, and the guilt in their hearts was much reduced.

Because they could see clearly how excellent so many Taiping Army brothers were under Su Ye's command? Everyone was full of fighting spirit.

The life they lived was much better than in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Look at the tens of thousands of sisters in the female camp. After arriving in Jiujiang, they live a normal life.

They have food and shelter, and a salary of three taels of silver a month.

Who dares to think that a woman can earn three taels of silver a month? Moreover, many sisters have already married and are living a prosperous life.

The most important thing is that I thought Su Ye was the leader of the Qing demons before.

And now Su Ye has completely fallen out with the emperor, which further proves his position.

Of course, this does not mean that Lin Qirong and Zeng Tianyang will come now. They know that it is more useful for them to stay in Tianjing.

The most important thing is that they also want to accompany the Heavenly Kingdom to its end, and then come here with peace of mind.

"Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng are young and energetic. They only want to die for the Heavenly King, and they are also very dissatisfied with Lord Su Ye." Zeng Tianyang said: "So it is very difficult to get them to come."

Lin Qirong said: "Lord, don't give up on them. The two are still young and can't see through many things. Talents are really rare."

Su Ye will not give up. He has too few military talents who can stand alone.

Wang Shiqing, all have their own shortcomings and cannot stand alone.

But Lin Qirong, Chen Yucheng, and Li Xiucheng can stand alone.

This is also related to experience.

Su Ye was too strong. When he encountered problems, he usually used political means to solve them directly. Military means were basically tools, and he rarely fought battles of strategic value.

And he was usually present in the really important battles, so it was difficult for the generals below to grow up.

Chen Yucheng and Li Xiucheng were different. They fought their way out completely by themselves.

Next, Lin Qirong and Zeng Tianyang talked about Tianjing and shook their heads.

They didn't blame Hong Xiuquan too much, and even thought that Hong Xiuquan did a good job.

Because Hong Xiuquan still didn't care about things, hiding in the palace all day eating, drinking and having fun, leaving everything to the people below to do, and making decisions at critical moments.

This is very good, much better than not knowing anything and giving random orders.

However, it's hard to say what the people in power are.

Lin Shaozhang is pretty good, but he doesn't have as much power as Hong Renfa and Hong Renda.

These two ancestors are completely useless, greedy for money and lustful, messy, and complaining.

After waiting for the return of Hong Rengan, the King of Gan, Hong Xiuquan also entrusted him with important tasks, and everyone was full of expectations.

It seems that Hong Rengan is indeed much better than Hong Renfa and Hong Renda, the two rubbish, with higher moral standards and more diligent in government affairs.

But I don’t know why, this person is so diligent, and he seems to have many insights in politics and military affairs. Not only did Hong Xiuquan submit to him, but even Lin Qirong and Zeng Tianyang were quite convinced.

But... the result is not very good.

It is not much better than the mess of Hong Renfa and Hong Renda.

It is really strange.

After Shi Dakai experienced the defeat in Suzhou, he was very depressed and was recalled to Tianjing.

"I don’t know why, when the King of Yi just returned to Tianjing, he was very depressed and didn’t ask about government affairs at all. But not long after, he became restless again and thought about seizing power again." Zeng Tianyang said.

Hong Renli said: "The reason why I was depressed is that I was defeated so badly in Suzhou, and my heart was damaged. The reason why I was restless again was because I regained my confidence in Hong Xiuquan."

Your words are too hurtful, but it is indeed the truth.

Shi Dakai was conceited with his talent, and when he saw Hong Xiuquan, such a waste, he must have thought involuntarily.

Just... can he still rule the Heavenly Kingdom? Wouldn't it be better if I took over?

"Sir, you go to the bridal chamber, Shang'er is still a child, don't wait until you are bored." Hong Renli said: "Sir Shen Baozhen, Uncle Bai Yan and I will accompany my brother and great uncle."

Of course, there were also father Su He and brother Su Quan who attended the wedding banquet.

It's just that father Su He drank too much and got drunk a quarter of an hour ago.

He still can't adapt to Jiujiang now, and he dreams of returning to the capital.

And Su Quan is upright. Although he understands Su Ye, it is still difficult for him to sit at the same table with the generals of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.

So after drinking, he went on duty.

Work makes him happy.

……………………

Su Ye pushed open the door and entered the bridal chamber.

As a result, he found Lin Shang'er squatting there, and he didn't know what she was playing.

She had already pulled off her veil. He walked over to take a closer look and found that she was playing with golden beans.

It was a game of throwing stones for girls. It was originally for two people to play. She was bored alone and had a lot of fun.

When she saw Su Ye coming in, she exclaimed, stuck out her tongue, and picked up the veil to cover herself.

Su Ye stepped forward and gently pulled off her veil.

She looked at Su Ye boldly, her big eyes blinking.

It seemed that it was the first time she looked at Su Ye so carefully.

"What's wrong?" Su Ye said.

Lin Shang'er said, "I just feel weird. You are my mother's lover, and I marry you. Isn't this..."

Su Ye was speechless!

"Fortunately, she is not my real mother." She quickly added.

All along, this girl was protected too well by Hong Renli, and she didn't even have the concept of political marriage. Maybe she knew, but she didn't care and didn't bother to think about it.

"Go to sleep!" Su Ye said.

"Oh!" Lin Shang'er also quickly shrank into the quilt, not daring to move.

Su Ye had exhausted all his energy during this period, and soon he would fall asleep.

As a result, the girl came up to him and suddenly whispered in his ear: "Su Ye, mother taught me a sentence, shall I tell you?"

Su Ye said: "What can she teach you? Tell me."

Lin Shang'er pondered for a long time, and said shyly: "I have white steamed buns, do you want to eat it?"

Ah? ! Su Ye was really stimulated by this sentence.

He couldn't help but probe over, and it was really smooth.

Lin Chang'er suddenly became extremely nervous and said, "You, are you about to start?"

Su Yi said: "Do you understand these things? Are you afraid?"

"I don't know how many times I've seen it, why don't I understand?" Lin Chang'er said, "I'm afraid, I must be afraid."

Lifting the quilt, I was immediately amazed. She really didn't lie. She was flawless.

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The next day, early morning!

When Su Yi woke up, Lin Chang'er was lying on the side looking at Su Yi, full of curiosity and shyness.

"What's wrong?" Su Yi asked.

"It hurts like hell." Lin Chang'er said, "But..."

Su Yi said: "Why don't you get up and see your father off?"

"I'm not going." Lin Chang'er said, "I'm so embarrassed."

Then, she suddenly said: "You are so beautiful!"

Su Ye smiled and got up to take a shower and change clothes.

After a while, Shen Baoer walked in and said softly: "Sister Chang'er is still young and doesn't know how to serve others, so I'll do it."

"Thank you, sister." Lin Chang'er said sweetly.

Then he remembered Hong Renli's instructions, quickly put away his smile, struggled to get up, and followed Shen Baoer to bathe and change Su Yi.

Shen Baoer was good at chatting and quickly let Lin Changer talk freely, but occasionally he remembered Hong Renli's instructions and quickly became wary again.

……………………

Sent away Lin Qirong and Zeng Tianyang.

Marrying a concubine was just a small episode in Su Yi's life.

How to face the imperial court and how to force the imperial court into that dead end is the top priority.

Shen Baozhen said: "Sir, will the imperial court really send an imperial envoy here?"

Su Yi said: "Yes!"

Su Yi disdained the imperial court's military level and advanced political wisdom.

But Su Yi did not underestimate the level of political fighting among the important officials in the imperial court.

Because after several struggles, Su Yi finally discovered that the political level of the central government was at least 90 points.

Because every time, they can find the best way, the most cost-effective counterattack.

Without exception.

This is not surprising, because after all, this is the pinnacle of monarchical power.

This is also the culmination of previous feudal dynasties. Is it a waste of reputation to fight internally?

Shen Baozhen said: "If the imperial court really sends adults to negotiate with foreigners, can you succeed in negotiating?"

Su Yi said: "We can't negotiate. Faced with this situation, even the gods can't negotiate."

Shen Baozhen said: "What should we do? According to your judgment, the imperial envoy is coming soon. How should we respond?"

Su Yi said: "It doesn't matter!"

Indeed, no harm!

The level of infighting in the imperial court was indeed extremely high, but Su Yi had already been well aware of their tactics.

He knows their will very well.

Therefore, this confrontation can completely drive the opponent to a dead end.

……………………

Two days later, the imperial envoy came to Jiujiang.

It was still Prince Hui Mianyu.

"Su Yi, what do you mean by slandering the imperial court like this?" Mian Yu scolded.

Su Yi said: "Prince Hui, I don't have time to act with you. If you have anything to say, just say it."

Mian Yu's face changed slightly, she was most afraid of this, people would stop being polite to you.

In this way, it will be impossible to use force to overwhelm others.

But Mian Yu still said in a cold voice: "The second time foreigners captured Guangzhou, the emperor asked you to talk, but you didn't. As a result, Guiliang went to talk, and you led seven provinces to impeach. What does this mean? You can't stand and talk. Does your back hurt?”

Su Yi coldly said: "Did I warn the emperor? Let him be careful of Tsarist Russia taking advantage of the situation. I also reminded the court not to agree to any conditions of Tsarist Russia. Did you listen?"

"Guiliang was on the Xiamen teaching plan, no... it was the imperial court on the Xiamen teaching plan. Was it also me who taught such ugly behavior?"

"If I hadn't taken action, the Xiamen religious project would have been nailed to the pillar of shame."

Prince Hui Mianyu said: "Since you have this ability, since you keep saying that the imperial court has lost power and humiliated the country, then go and talk about it!"

"You keep saying that you want to kill Yishan, and you say that Russia has ceded our three Zhili provinces of land. You say that the results of our negotiations with Britain, France, and the United States have insulted our ancestors. Then you go and negotiate."

"If you can't reach an agreement, how about the court punishing you?"

Su Yi said: "Okay!"

"I'll go and negotiate. If we succeed, the court will make me governor of Liangjiang. How about that?"

Suddenly, Mianyu was shocked and didn't know how to react.

Governor of Liangjiang? If this position were given to Su Yi, it would be fine.

Now Su Yi is just a Jiangxi regiment training officer, but he has already made waves. If he were made the governor of Liangjiang, wouldn't it be a huge change?

But soon, Prince Hui Mianyu was on guard: Don't be intimidated by Su Yi, this is his intimidation technique. It was because he couldn't negotiate and couldn't do it, so the lion opened his mouth and wanted to scare away the court.

After repeated deliberation, the court officials concluded that Su Yi would definitely not be able to negotiate.

Moreover, Du Han also judged that there was a standard for judging whether Su Yi could succeed. If Su Yi agreed lightly, maybe the negotiation could be successful. If Su Yi put forward harsh conditions, it would mean that he couldn't negotiate.

This person is really extremely smart.

From beginning to end, all judgments are basically correct, and the handling of political struggles is almost top-notch.

So, Prince Hui Mianyu said: "Okay!"

"If you succeed in negotiating, the imperial court will confer you the title of Governor of Liangjiang!"

Su Yi said: "Empty words are not supported by evidence, but words are used as evidence."

Su Yi directly took out a contract, which clearly stated what conditions were negotiated, and the court would confer him the title of Governor of Liangjiang.

Prince Hui Mianyu read it over and over again. He was very scared, but he still gritted his teeth, signed his name and stamped his seal with trembling.

There are two copies, one is left for Su Yi and the other is taken back to the capital for the emperor's inspection.

After signing the contract, Prince Hui Mianyu returned to Beijing immediately without stopping at all!

A few days later!

The contract signed by Su Yi and the court was placed in front of the emperor.

After the emperor read it, he showed it to the ministers present.

This idea came from the emperor himself.

As a result, Su Yi agreed and instead asked to be the governor of Liangjiang.

There was only one sentence in his heart, I...did I fall into a trap?

Du Han said: "Your Majesty, Su Yi will definitely not be able to negotiate. He is bluffing. I have judged that as long as he opens his mouth like a lion, it means he is guilty and it means he cannot negotiate."

Sushun said: "I think so too, he will definitely not be able to negotiate."

Kuang Yuan said: "Your Majesty, don't be deceived by Su Yi. This person is best at conspiracy. Let him negotiate. If the negotiation fails, he will be punished. It is just and logical."

With the comfort of his ministers, the emperor finally strengthened his determination. Implement the tactics you proposed to the end.

Su Yi, it's up to you to negotiate with the foreigners. If you fail to negotiate, then I will punish you.

By then, you will be reaping the consequences!

"It is decreed that Hua Shanna, as the imperial envoy, will supervise Su Yi's negotiations and report everything he says and does."

…………

As a result, Su Yi officially went to Shanghai to negotiate with the British Minister Prussia on behalf of the Qing court.

Huashana, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, as the imperial envoy, was watching the whole scene.

As a result, he was frightened as soon as the two parties met.

After Earl Elgin stepped down, he returned to London. The new British minister took office more than half a month ago, and Huasha ignored the other party's several appointments.

The minister and Su Yi hugged each other warmly just after they met.

"Hello, Sir Su Yi!"

"Hello, Sir Prussia."

"I've heard your name in London for a long time, and now I finally meet you. On behalf of Prince Albert, I send my regards to you," the British Minister said.

Su Yi said: "On behalf of His Majesty the Emperor and the imperial court, I would like to welcome you."

The translator next to him continued to translate the conversation between the two to Huashana, the Minister of Civil Affairs. As he listened, his face became increasingly pale.

British Minister Prussia said: "Before I left, Albert met me personally. We talked for two hours. He gave me very valuable guidance on my work. This time I learned that the target of the negotiation was you. I couldn’t help but be very happy, it represents a wonderful start.”

Su Yi said: "I am also looking forward to our negotiations."

Next, the two parties entered the negotiation process.

On the first day of negotiations, Su Yi demanded that the British Empire issue a formal apology for the Xiamen Mission Case and compensate the families of the victims 100,000 taels of silver.

Then, the other party actually agreed.

For a moment, Hua Shana's heart almost trembled, and she immediately reported to the court as quickly as possible.

Foreigners have never admitted their mistakes before, let alone compensated? Now he actually agreed to compensate, this... this is quite remarkable.

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The next day, the two sides began negotiations on the second issue, which was the withdrawal of the British and French forces from Guangzhou and the transfer of political power in Guangzhou to Bai Gui, the governor of Guangdong.

On this issue, the two sides negotiated very fiercely, arguing with each other, and never gave in.

At this time, Hua Sha was finally relieved. The foreigners were still the same foreigners, still so tough and unreasonable. This was reassuring, and it meant that Su Yi would definitely not be able to negotiate.

But the court did not know that Bai Gui, the governor of Guangzhou, had completely surrendered to the British and became a complete puppet.

So, entering the fourth day of negotiations.

The British suddenly made a major concession and were willing to withdraw 70% of their troops from Guangzhou first to show their sincerity, and then withdraw all of them after the negotiation was completely successful.

In addition, he was willing to hand over the government power of Guangzhou to Bai Gui, the governor of Guangdong, and his subordinate officials.

Immediately, Hua Shana, the official supervisor who was supervising, was completely frightened, and there was only one sentence in his mind.

I fell into the trap, I fell into the trap!

All of this is Su Yi's trick, one after another.

The reason why he led the seven southern provinces to impeach Guiliang and Yishan was to allow himself to negotiate on behalf of the imperial court, and to blackmail him from the position of governor of Liangjiang.

He had long expected that the imperial court would treat others the same way they treated him. Therefore, Su Yi took advantage of the situation.

He quickly wrote down his suspicions into a memorial and rushed it to the capital for 800 miles.

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Next, negotiations on the third issue began.

Su Yi forced the British to put pressure on the Russians, negate the Treaty of Aihun, and return to the border between the two countries delineated by the Treaty of Nerchinsk.

British Minister Prussia said that this was Russia's internal affair and Britain could not interfere.

Su Yi said that if this item is not agreed to, the negotiation will not proceed.

The next day, the two sides negotiated again, but still ended unhappy. Therefore, Su Yi said that the other party was not sincere and suspended negotiations.

Huashana, the Minister of Civil Affairs, breathed a sigh of relief. It would be better to suspend the negotiations. It would be better if the negotiations broke down. In this way, the court would also have the name to punish Su Yi.

From the court's perspective, this aspect was the most difficult to negotiate.

However, what was unexpected was that three days later, British Minister Prussia took the initiative to ask for another negotiation.

What he said even made Hua Shana faint.

British Minister Prussia said: "In order to show our sincerity and to show our friendship with your country, I would like to ask Prince Albert to personally put pressure on the Tsar to review the legality of the Treaty of Aihui. We will work hard to return the border between your two countries to its previous reasonable position."

Every word was deafening.

The uncrowned king of the British Empire is willing to put pressure on the Tsar?

To show friendship with your country?

When did you and my Qing Dynasty have friendship?

Hua Shana was on pins and needles, and even left the venue directly and wrote a memorial to the emperor immediately.

We can't talk anymore, and Su Ye can't talk anymore.

If we talk any more, I'm afraid it will really work.

This must be Su Ye's trick! The British colluded with Su Ye to take the opportunity to help him take the throne.

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In the capital, Sanxi Hall!

During this period, the court and the emperor were under tremendous pressure.

From the beginning, Su Ye expressed his willingness to negotiate and asked for the post of Governor-General of Liangjiang, they began to feel uneasy.

But they remained calm, thinking that Su Ye didn't want to talk, so he was bluffing.

But as Su Ye's negotiation process progressed by leaps and bounds, they became more and more uneasy.

Xiamen Church Incident, the British apologized and compensated!

The court and the emperor resisted.

Guangzhou withdrew 70% of its troops first, and handed over the power of government affairs to Guangdong Governor Bai Gui and others.

When this second achievement came, the court could not bear it, and its inner judgment was shaky.

And when the third achievement came, regarding the "Aihui Treaty", Prince Albert of the British Empire was willing to put pressure on the Tsar, and the will of the court and the emperor in this regard collapsed completely.

Especially the memorial of the Minister of Personnel, it was simply tearful. He said that if he did not stop Su Ye from negotiating, it would be too late. Otherwise, the post of Governor-General of Liangjiang would be blackmailed by Su Ye.

The emperor felt that he had fallen into a huge conspiracy.

"I have fallen into Su Ye's trap!" The emperor roared, "Quick, send someone to stop Su Ye."

"We can't let him make such a great contribution, and we can't let his reputation rise!"

"No matter what, dismiss Su Ye, dismiss Su Ye!"

"Drive him away! Don't let him continue the negotiations!"

"Let Gui Liang be the imperial envoy to replace Su Ye to negotiate.

"Go, go!"

So far, Su Ye has accomplished his mission!

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Note: Two chapters are combined into one, and a chapter of more than 10,000 words is presented! I want a few monthly tickets, can you give them to me?