Usurping the Qing Dynasty: My first love was Cixi

Chapter 270 Empress Dowager Cixi is lingering! Encircle and suppress the Hunan Army!

"Bang!"

Su Ye smashed the cup in his hand.

In the palace, he did not have a tantrum, but after returning to his own palace, he had a tantrum.

Ronglu was on his way back to Beijing.

As the Minister of the Army, he went to Chengdu to disband the Eight Banners Army in several southwestern provinces, and the process was also very smooth.

However, after disbanding the Eight Banners in several southwestern provinces, Ronglu needed to stay in Chengdu.

Because the Hunan Army was not building the so-called three lines of defense, trying to use Sichuan as the last barrier. Moreover, Luo Bingzhang was the leader of the Hunan Army and the Governor-General of Sichuan.

As the Minister of the Army and the Imperial Commissioner, Ronglu had great military power if he was in Sichuan.

The key is that he still had several thousand new troops in his hands, which could be very useful at critical moments and could block the so-called third line of defense of the Hunan Army.

As a result...

He led his army back.

It just so happened that he did not come back by himself, but should have followed the order of Empress Dowager Cixi.

Because Yehenara was worried that she would be in a very passive situation in the future, she ordered Ronglu to return to Beijing.

Lin Shaozhang said: "Your Highness, in this case, we must completely control the Yangtze River and block the retreat of the Hunan Army to Sichuan."

Isn't it?

Su Ye came to the map, which clearly marked the strength comparison of the fleets of both sides.

Since the withdrawal of the British fleet, Su Ye's Yangtze River Fleet still has a certain advantage over the US and Russian fleets.

However, after a year or two, Russia has continuously sent fleets to the Far East, and the civil war in the United States is nearing its end, and it has also begun to send fleets to the Far East.

Therefore, the strength of the combined fleets of these two countries has far exceeded Su Ye's Yangtze River Fleet.

However, Su Ye hired the entire pirate fleet of Lieutenant General Eugen, and everyone is evenly matched again.

However, in this case, the next situation is likely to be a ripple effect.

Lin Shaozhang said: "Can the Queen Mother issue an order to let Ronglu lead the army back to Sichuan?"

This is of course possible.

But in this case, Ronglu will receive two conflicting orders, one for him to return to Beijing and the other for him to return to Sichuan.

"It's okay, it doesn't matter much." Su Ye said: "Ronglu was originally stationed in Sichuan, it's just icing on the cake."

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The next day.

After more than a month, the court meeting was finally resumed.

Empress Dowager Ci'an once again held the little emperor's hand and appeared in front of the civil and military officials.

At this time, the little emperor had a lot of acne marks on his face, which was considered a sequela of smallpox.

As for Empress Dowager Ci'an, I don't know if it was an illusion, everyone felt that she became lighter and even more beautiful.

Everyone couldn't help but think of the rumors that were being discussed outside.

Su Ye stayed overnight in the palace.

In this way, did the mother, the Empress Dowager, become so moving?

This is really unfair to the two of them. Although their relationship has achieved a breakthrough, their physical relationship has not yet broken through.

But for Empress Dowager Ci'an, perhaps spiritual and emotional watering is more useful.

"I have a memorial."

Although the court was still mostly empty at this time, Empress Dowager Cixi seemed to have not seen it and was still smiling.

Su Ye stepped out and said, "I have a memorial."

Empress Dowager Cixi said, "You say."

Su Ye said, "Former Military Minister Ruilin was unwell a few years ago and was recuperating at home. Now the state affairs are difficult. I ask the Empress Dowager to order Ruilin to return."

Empress Dowager Cixi said, "Allowed, according to your idea, what job should be assigned to him?"

Su Ye said, "Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and concurrently Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."

Some people frowned. Isn't the Ministry of Internal Affairs held by people from the upper three flags? Ruilin is from the Zhenglan Banner, which is the lower five flags.

However, this rule has been broken countless times. Everyone soon understood Su Ye's meaning. Next, Ruilin will charge into battle.

Empress Dowager Cixi said, "Draft an imperial decree to confer Ruilin the title of Minister of Revenue, Minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and enter the Military Affairs Office."

A moment later, Ruilin entered the palace to thank her.

Then, Empress Dowager Ci'an said, "Rui Lin, your daughter Zhen Zhen hasn't married yet?"

Rui Lin said, "Thank you for your concern, my daughter hasn't married yet."

Empress Dowager Ci'an felt a little sour in her heart, and said with a strange look, "I heard that she and Su Ye are in love, is that true?"

The civil and military officials in the court complained in their hearts, this is the court, what's the point of talking about love and affection.

Rui Lin said, "I am ashamed."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said, "Now Su Ye is a prince, according to the rules, he can have three concubines, and it doesn't count as a disgrace to your Zhen Zhen. I will issue an order to grant marriage, are you willing?"

Rui Lin kowtowed and said, "I, your servant, thank the Empress Dowager for her grace."

Before Yongzheng, the Manchu princes were only allowed to have one concubine, but after Qianlong, it was relaxed and allowed to have three concubines.

Currently, Su Ye has a wife, Princess Shouxi.

There is only one concubine, that is, Princess Qingqing.

After Zhenzhen married, there was still one spot left for a concubine.

Basically, this spot should be Shen Baoer's. But neither Shen Baozhen nor Shen Baoer was very interested in this status.

Baoer thought more deeply and felt that this status had too much of a Manchu flavor and it would be too late to break it off in the future.

She now only wanted to be the irreplaceable woman next to Su Ye and had become a workaholic.

After the marriage was granted, Su Yi quickly thanked her and changed the subject.

He knew that Niu Hulu was different from Yehenala. She was a completely emotional person. If this topic continued to linger on, she might not be able to suppress her sourness.

"The Empress Dowager, Bao Chao and Huang Yisheng, the murderers of Ma Xinyi, have been arrested and brought to justice. I will invite the three departments for a joint trial."

Empress Dowager Ci'an asked: "How is Ma Xinyi's health?"

Su Yi said: "After rescue, my life is finally no longer in danger."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "The Procuratorate, the Criminal Department, and Dali Temple, you should start this matter immediately and try the two imperial prisoners. You must make this case known to the world."

Chongen, the censor of Zuodu, Shangshu of the Ministry of punishment, and minister of Dali temple came out and said: "I obey the decree."

Then, there was a brief calm.

Su Yi said: "To the Queen Mother, a few months ago, more than a thousand old people from the Eight Banners disobeyed the imperial edict and went on a hunger strike at the entrance of the palace to force themselves to die. Because they were old, they were exempted from the blame. But their family members must be punished. . I would like to request all the family members of these old people and all the men above the age of sixteen to be exiled to Ninggu Pagoda."

As soon as these words came out, it was like thunder.

It's been so long, and the Queen Mother had already suppressed it at that time. Why did she bring it up again now?

However, Empress Dowager Ci'an wrote lightly: "Sign up."

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of the banner ministers in the court went dark.

It’s over!

Now the Queen Mother, the Empress Dowager, has been completely conquered by Su Yi.

Completely obeyed.

As a result, the previously stalled flag affairs reform will definitely be passed.

Then, Su Yi said: "To report to the Queen Mother, I would like to invite Mr. Tian Yu to enter the flag affairs reform yamen and begin to formulate reform regulations."

As soon as these words came out, the banner ministers who were present were about to jump up.

What's the meaning?

He even allowed a Han minister to enter the flag affairs reform yamen.

Let the Han people reform flag affairs?

This...isn't this fatal?

Su Yi sneered in her heart, is this what you asked for? genius.

I invited you banner princes to enter the yamen and jointly carry out the reform of flag affairs, but you refused.

Moreover, he even pretended to resign and pretended to be sick at home.

It's fine now, be kind and be kind.

"The Queen Mother, you must not do this!"

"The Queen Mother, please think twice."

"Tian Yugong is a Han Chinese, how can he lead the reform of flag affairs? It will lead to catastrophe."

All the princes and ministers present knelt down to petition.

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "I asked you princes and ministers to do this job before, but you all gave up your choice, so let's find someone who is willing to do it."

"That's it!" Empress Dowager Ci'an said firmly.

All the banner ministers present looked pale.

Queen Mother, you... are you going to stand completely opposite to the Eight Banners?

You yourself are Niu Gulu, a common surname in Manchuria.

Are you going to abandon your entire family for an adulterer?

Next, Empress Dowager Ci'an's pretty face suddenly twitched slightly.

Su Yi knew that she had nerve pain.

This is a sequelae of herpes zoster. Although she has recovered and her body is as smooth as jade, this neuralgia still occurs occasionally.

"Disband the dynasty." Empress Dowager Ci'an once again performed the method of dispersing the dynasty.

"Su Yi, you stay."

Su Yi bowed and said, "I obey your order."

Everyone looked at the Queen Mother in astonishment. Are they all... so shameless?

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Inside Zhongcui Palace.

Empress Dowager Ci'an was lying in Su Yi's arms, her eyes red.

"Don't worry, in a month or two at most, the attacks will gradually stop." Su Yi coaxed her and said, "This is normal. Where did it hurt just now? How did it hurt?"

Empress Dowager Ci'an said softly: "It's just above the buttocks, where the lumbar spine is."

Su Yi said: "Is it a burning pain, or a twitch like lightning."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "It was like lightning, and the pain was throbbing one after another. The pain was very, very severe, and my heart was still palpitating."

Su Yi unbuttoned her clothes, revealing her pink back.

It is as white and tender as snow, only tied with a rope.

"Here?" Su Yi asked.

"A little further down."

Su Yi said: "Here?"

"Um."

Su Yi poured a little bit of anesthetic medicine and gently massaged her painful area.

For this kind of neuralgia, what can be done now is very limited. It can only be applied externally or use a certain amount of anesthetic to paralyze the nerve.

"Rong Lu has returned to Beijing. Do you want me to order him to return to Sichuan?" Niu Hulu said.

Su Yi said: "No need, if you give the order, she will feel like she is facing a formidable enemy."

Su Yi used a little force to rub the medicine into her skin.

"Okay, it doesn't hurt much anymore, it's a little numb." Niu Hulu said.

Then, she turned around and continued to nestle gently in Su Yi's arms.

Su Yi said: "Next, the Niu Hulu clan will send a large number of people into the palace, hoping to make you take back your orders and obstruct the reform of flag affairs."

Niu Hulu said: "There are not many people in our family. There is only one brother and one biological mother left. Niu Hulu's people don't have much to do with me."

"The Emperor will grow up, and I might just... have no family in the future."

Su Yi said: "Ms. Jiang is not in good health, isn't she?"

Niu Hulu said: "Well, her lungs are weak and the winter is very difficult."

Su Yi said: "The treatment environment in the capital is not good, and the living environment is not very good either. Otherwise, let her go south to Jiujiang to recuperate. Many medicines are now available from there. She may be able to prolong her life."

Mrs. Jiang is the biological mother of Empress Dowager Ci'an and currently lives in the Duke's Palace.

Niu Hulu said: "Well, it's up to you."

Su Yi said: "Your eldest brother Guangke is in Mancheng, Xi'an, right?"

Niu Hulu said: "Well, I was laid off by you not long ago."

When she said this, she couldn't help but give Su Yi a rollicking look, with a hint of coquettishness. Look, you are so cruel. You abolished the Eight Banners and also eliminated my eldest brother.

Su Yi said: "Do you still remember Chongqi?"

Niu Hulu said: "Duanhua's son-in-law, I heard that he is talented."

Su Yi said, "His Amasai Shang'a, do you have any impression?"

Niu Hulu said: "He was a minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, a bachelor, and a military aircraft foreman. He was one of the most important people left to him by Lord Daoguang. His talents were only average. He gave Sai Shang'a the important task of suppressing rebellion. In the end, he failed in his job and was sentenced to death. However, he did not succeed. Later, he served under the Monk King and finally became the deputy capital commander. However... during the last wave of abolition of the Eight Banners in the capital, he was killed by you. Cut."

Now when she talks about Emperor Xianfeng, she uses him directly.

To a certain extent, the Qing court was really very strict with ministers. A bachelor in the cabinet, a foreman of the minister of military aircraft, such a big shot was directly beaten to the end, and even sentenced to death as a prisoner.

Saishang'a was the prime minister more than ten years ago, but now he has never been able to stand up and is idle at home.

Niu Hulu, the Empress Dowager Ci'an said, "Why do you mention them?"

Su Yi said: "I want to use it."

Empress Dowager Ci'an asked: "How to use it?"

Su Yi said: "Brother Guangke, I want him to enter my shogunate."

Empress Dowager Ci'an blushed, and it took her a while to realize what this uncle meant. However, she did not refute, but said coquettishly, "He has average talents."

The little queen mother had never been keen on promoting her relatives. Guangke, as her only relative, did not become the general of Xi'an until more than ten years later.

Su Yi said: "It's okay. In addition, Chongqi is very talented, but his field of vision is not enough. I also want to let him enter my shogunate to experience."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Is this convenient? After all, your shogunate will have many secrets."

Su Yi said: "My policies are all fair and aboveboard, and there are no leaks or secrets."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "What about Sai Shang'a?"

Su Yi said: "What do you think of him becoming the governor of Hubei?"

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Let him go through fire and water?"

Su Yi said: "That's pretty much what it means."

Empress Dowager Ci'an asked: "What about the official documents?"

Guan Wen, the governor of Huguang, had served for more than ten years and was highly praised by the Hunan Army. He was considered the most comfortable governor.

Su Yi said: "Give him another chance. If he doesn't cherish it, take him down."

"Yes." Empress Dowager Ci'an said, "How come these relatives of mine were not used before, but now they are all used at once?"

Su Yi said: "Because Wan'er and I have become a family."

When Empress Dowager Ci'an heard this, her face turned red, her eyes were happy, and she gently pressed her face against Su Yi's arms.

Su Yi said: "Next, you should ventilate with the three of them first, don't worry about us having to bear the burden of shaving our heads."

"Okay." Empress Dowager Ci'an said softly.

Seeing her watery eyes and gorgeous red lips, Su Yi came forward and kissed her.

Her hands wrapped around her and she took the initiative to cater to him.

It's really confusing.

Suddenly, her delicate body jerked violently again.

The nerve pain happened again.

Su Yi quickly massaged the painful area for him, and she gently lay on the bed.

"During this period, you should eat well, sleep well, and strengthen your immunity. This kind of neuralgia will become less and less until it disappears." Su Yi said.

Just like that, keep pressing to numb the painful area again.

I can only pray that this kind of nerve pain will not stay with me for life, otherwise it will be too painful.

And now, the more intimate she is, the more sensitive her nerves will be, and the more likely she is to suffer from neuralgia.

But sometimes, she couldn't help but want to kiss or something.

"I heard that bathing in milk will improve your skin," said Empress Dowager Ci'an.

"Well, it should be, you give it a try." Su Yi said.

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Isn't it too extravagant?"

Su Yi said: "It's nothing, but Wan'er's skin is already like gelatin, it couldn't be better, it's like peeling an egg."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "Then I want to continue to be like this."

Then, she asked: "Have you forgotten?"

Others could not understand her meaningless words, but Su Yi understood what he said.

She asked him if he had forgotten the chickenpox herpes on her body. She felt ugly and wanted Su Yi to forget about it.

"No, and I can't forget it." Su Yi said, "I have seen you in the most embarrassing state, and I have also seen you in the most beautiful state. Isn't this good?"

"I'm afraid that if you remember that scene, you will lose interest in me in the future." Empress Dowager Ci'an said softly.

"How could it be?" Su Yi kissed her earlobe, then grabbed her little hand and moved it somewhere.

Mrs. Niu Hulu breathed quickly and said, "Do you want me?"

Just saying these words, her whole body turned red, and her whole body began to tremble slightly.

But then, there was another twitch, and the nerve pain started again.

"In a month or two, when your neuralgia no longer attacks, we can arrange a wedding ceremony with flowers and candles, hold a small ceremony, let you marry me, and then I want you again, okay?" Su Yi asked .

"What about that?" Empress Dowager Ci'an asked in surprise, "Is that okay?"

Su Yi said: "It's okay for a few people to know about it in a small area."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "I looked through the history books, and I found that we foreigners don't actually pay that much attention to this aspect. Wasn't it that Empress Dowager Xiao was openly together with Handerang at that time? There were also Dorgon and Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang Wen, They were also together publicly. Of course...you definitely couldn't be Dorgon, I mean they were together publicly at that time."

Su Yi said: "Indeed, it's no big deal if this matter is exposed."

Su Yi rubbed and rubbed, and the pain gradually stopped.

Her waist is really beautiful.

Thin and plump, with two small nests.

Because of the delicate waist, the buttocks are particularly plump and round, making them charming and charming.

"Do you still have the scar on your butt? It was scratched by a bullet when you snatched it away from the Chengde Palace." Niu Hulu asked.

Su Yi gently pulled it down, and her eyes were suddenly full of snow-white bullets.

"There is still a little bit, as if it has been lightly smeared with rouge. It is very light and beautiful."

"It's my fault that you are too white, otherwise you wouldn't be able to tell."

Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "You take two mirrors and let me see. I am embarrassed to look at the palace maids and nuns."

Then, Su Yi took two mirrors and let her see clearly under the bright light.

"Really, I thought you were lying to me." Niu Hulu said happily.

Su Yi said: "Where have I lied to you?"

Niu Hulu said angrily: "Although you haven't deceived me very much, because you don't look like a good person, I always feel that you can deceive others."

Next, she kept pestering him with all kinds of little things, just because she didn't want Su Yi to leave.

Su Yi stayed in the palace and ate.

Then, she reluctantly let her go.

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This little queen mother is still very resolute in her work.

The next night, when he left the palace.

Saishang'a and Chongqi's father and son were already waiting at his prince's palace.

"Meet the prince."

"Students pay their respects to the prince."

Su Yi quickly helped Saishan'a up. This man was seventy this year, but he was still full of vitality. Historically, he lived to be 81 years old, making him a longevity person.

It's just that in the past ten years, his official career has been wasted, and he has fallen directly from the peak. At this time, he is quite unfazed by honor and disgrace.

"Senior, I want you to go south to Wuchang to meet with the governor of Huguang." Su Yi said, "Even if you give him a chance, let him impeach Peng Yulin, the governor of Hubei."

Sai Shangadao said: "At this time, the joint trial of Bao Chao and Huang Yisheng is underway..."

Su Yi said: "Senior, do you mean to convict Peng Yulin directly through Bao Chao and Huang Yisheng?"

Saishan'a said: "Yes."

Su Yi said: "The case of assassinating Ma Xinyi can involve Zeng Guoquan. But if Peng Yulin is involved, people in the world probably don't believe it. We can't lose the credibility of the court because of him. In addition, I want to give Peng Yulin a chance to rectify his case anyway. "

Saishan'a said: "That's it, I understand."

Su Yi said: "This man is incompetent in officialdom and fierce in appearance. I am afraid that he will be severely controlled by the Hunan Army. If he is willing to impeach, then impeach him. If he is not willing to impeach, then he may have to ask his senior to take over as the governor of Huguang and go through fire and water for the imperial court."

Sai Shang'ada said: "I have my wish, but I dare not ask for it."

Su Yi said: "Then it's up to you, Senior Lao."

Then, the former prime minister bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I will go and prepare first."

Su Yi said: "Okay."

"My lord, take your leave."

From the beginning to the end, Saishang A did not even look at his son Chongqi.

After Sai Shang'a left, Su Yi said: "Chongqi, this time Qiu Wei, you won the second place in Shuntian Mansion. It's very amazing."

Chongqi said: "Compared with the prince, this is nothing."

According to history, this person will become the only number one scholar among bannermen in the Manchu Qing Dynasty's hundreds of years of history in the palace examination next year. Later, his daughter even married Emperor Tongzhi and became the queen.

Historically, after Duanhua was killed, Chongqi, as his son-in-law, was not much implicated.

And in this world, the same is true.

Su Yi said: "I want to invite you to join my shogunate, but I am worried that it will delay your examination and palace examination next year. What should I do?"

Chongqi said: "Students are willing to enter the prince's shogunate."

Su Yi said: "What about the general examination and the palace examination?"

Chongqi said: "It is more important to show one's grand ambitions, and the National Examination and the Imperial Examination are less important. Didn't the prince also participate in the National Examination and the Imperial Examination?"

Su Yi said: "Okay, then I'll thank you for the hard work."

Chongqi bowed and said, "Students don't dare."

Although Chongqi was once Su Yi's enemy, even though his father-in-law Duanhua was killed by Su Yi.

However, their father and son still joined Su Yi's command without any obstacles.

This is of course due to the Empress Dowager Ci'an, but there is another reason. The father and son have reached the end of their political life, but they are talented and full of ambition.

"Your Majesty, Duke Cheng'en would like to see you." Li Qi said from outside.

Duke Chengen was Guangke, the elder brother of Empress Dowager Ci'an.

Chongqi bowed and said, "Student, please leave."

Su Yi said: "You are about to enter your role. From now on, you will be my staff, and you and Guangke are also relatives."

After a while, Niu Hulu and Guangke entered, knelt down and saluted: "I will see you at the end of your visit, Your Majesty."

After the local Eight Banners were abolished, Guangke lost his official position, and now he only carries the title of a fourth-grade military general.

Su Yi said: "Brother Guangke, there are two places now, one is to serve in the palace, and the other is to serve in my palace. Where would you like to be?"

Guang Ke said: "The Queen Mother and I are brothers and sisters. It is not convenient to stay in the palace. I would like to stay in the prince's house."

Su Yi said: "Okay, according to the rules, you should be the first-class guard of my palace. But I don't want these empty titles. I want you to lead a palace guard. How about it?"

Guang Ke said: "I am willing, very willing..."

Then, Guang Ke said: "However, the general's talent is mediocre, I'm afraid it will make things difficult for the Queen Mother and the Prince."

Su Yi said: "If you want to take the new officer route, you need to go to the Army Academy in Tianjin to study for a period of time and pass the exam. Are you willing?"

Guang Ke said: "I am willing, but I am afraid of embarrassing the prince and the queen mother."

Su Yi said: "Nothing, you did a good job in Xi'an, but the environment there is not good to begin with. Zuo Jigao praised you in his letter, saying that you stood very firm during the rebellion in the northwest and asked for help many times. ”

Next, Su Yi encouraged Guang Ke and asked him to stay in the palace first and report to Tianjin Army Academy tomorrow.

It can be seen from this that the power of relatives in the Qing court was weak.

There are no powerful people in either the Yehenala or Niu Hulu families.

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Next.

Two major events occurred in the capital. Thousands of bannermen were shackled and escorted by the Northern Expeditionary Army, and were directly exiled to Heilongjiang.

It's just that it's not Ninggu Pagoda, but a place that is even more bitter and cold than Ninggu Pagoda. You go there to do coolies and build defense lines.

Another matter is the joint trial of the former Jiangnan Admiral Bao Chao and the Jiangnan Navy Admiral Huang Yisheng.

The formation is huge.

The two of them also confided everything.

These two people took away many of the Hunan Army's culpability.

It is simply a heinous crime, and the anger of heaven and the people is resentful.

They killed good people and took advantage of their merits, committed adultery and plundered, massacred the common people, killed people and stole goods, there were countless others.

Among these crimes, using the navy to smuggle and pretending to be water bandits to rob merchant ships are all childish.

Moreover, according to Bao Chao's confession, the Hunan Army also robbed and killed two imperial envoys. Although the rank was not high, they were still considered imperial envoys.

The imperial court's grain team and the team that escorted tax collectors were also robbed several times by the Hunan army.

Many headless cases also have the truth.

The key is that many of the charges here are not fabricated, but real.

Then, the two confessed that the real instigator of the assassination of Jiangsu Governor Ma Xinyi was Acting Jiangxi Governor Zeng Guoquan.

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Above the court.

Empress Dowager Ci'an was shaking with anger as she took the report from the three-division review.

"It's so heart-breaking, so heart-breaking, so shocking."

"Publish it immediately to the world, so that the whole world can see clearly the true face of this group of people."

"So many crimes, it's almost too numerous to mention!"

Next, there will be a public outcry.

It is not just the official documents of the imperial court that expose these crimes to the world.

Su Yi will also open a newspaper in Shanghai to publish all these crimes.

First, they were completely defeated in terms of reputation, isolated politically, and finally encircled and suppressed militarily.

"Draft a decree to remove Zeng Guoquan from the post of acting governor of Jiangxi and arrest him."

"Su Dong is canonized as governor of Jiangxi and will take office immediately."

"Drafting the decree, Sai Shang'a took the title of Zuo Du Yushi and the imperial envoy to go to Wuchang to arrest Zeng Guoquan, and to hold accountable the governor of Huguang and Peng Yulin, the governor of Hubei."

Su Dong stepped forward, knelt down and saluted: "I thank the Queen Mother for your kindness."

Sai Shang'a came forward and kowtowed: "I accept the order and thank you."

The other bannermen in the audience had mixed feelings.

Among the bannermen, princes, and ministers, some gave up their jobs, but others continued to fill them.

Su Dong, a mediocre man, actually became the governor of a province? How can you be so virtuous?

Isn't it just because you are Su Yi's uncle?

And Sai Shang'a, how qualified are you? You're already seventy years old, and you're still following Su Yi?

I don’t know how many Hunan troops there are in Hubei now. They are like a dragon in a tiger’s den. How dare you arrest people? Aren't you afraid of dying in Wuchang?

Ever since Empress Dowager Ci'an returned home, the Bannermen side has simply collapsed.

Ruilin has entered the center, and Saishang'a is likely to take over the post of governor of Huguang.

Once Su Yi really completely defeated the Hunan Army, Sai Shang'a would directly enter the political hall. After all, he had been the prime minister more than ten years ago.

What should I do?

Zeng Guofan, you have to strive for success.

Your 200,000-strong army is not just a piece of paper. Hurry up and use force to topple Su Yi.

No matter how powerful Su Yi's political offensive is, won't the truth be revealed on the battlefield in the end?

You have an army of 200,000. Su Yi can only defeat 300,000 to 50,000 at best. Is he still unable to defeat you?

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Following the imperial decree.

Su Dong traveled to Nanchang as quickly as possible, and Zeng Guoquan, the acting governor of Jiangxi, was dismissed.

Then the official documents from the imperial court spread throughout the world, exposing the crimes of the Hunan army.

To create a political stink and carry out public opinion campaigns.

The Hunan Army, on the other hand, turned a deaf ear and concentrated on building the first line of defense for Anhui and the second line of defense for Hubei and Hunan.

Purchase massive amounts of guns and ammunition, borrow money from Russia, and borrow money from the Americans.

Countless guns and cannons continuously entered the hands of the Hunan Army through various channels.

The Yangtze River Fleet on Su Ye's side continued to blockade.

Even American and Russian merchant ships were ruthlessly sunk and intercepted.

For a time, the entire south and the entire Yangtze River were covered with war clouds.

A few days later!

Imperial Commissioner Sai Shang'a officially led the Imperial Commissioner Guard into Wuchang to arrest the imperial prisoner Zeng Guoquan.

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Note: I went to the hospital for a follow-up examination for otitis media today, ten minutes later than the scheduled target, sorry sorry.

Can I still ask for a monthly ticket? Woohoo