Chapter 46 Section forty-six

King Duan never dreamed that the Empress Dowager Cixi had changed her mind and still pinned her hopes on the Boxers, thinking that a war with the foreigners was not only inevitable but also imminent, so she specially approached Qixiu and asked him to prepare an edict to declare war .Qixiu had limited supplies in her stomach, so she entrusted this extremely important errand to Zhang Jinglian Wenchong of the military aircraft.This person is from Hangzhou, a Jinshi background, and his job is a doctor in the household department. He was admitted to the Military Aircraft Department and was assigned to the second class of Han Dynasty. His status is second only to "Dalami".After receiving this errand, I thought it was time to get promoted, so I took a day off and devoted myself to writing this great article for Zhang Guowei in my apartment.

Therefore, when Lian Wenchong wrote, there was no big break, and he tried to preserve the sadness and anger. Instead, his chest was full of a feeling of being promoted and getting rich, and feeling elated.This kind of imperial edict, which is intended to spread across the backcountry, should not be too many words, and should not be deep in art and science. A manuscript that should be completed in an hour or two, took a whole day to start and stop, just for self-appreciation. I read it over and over again, the more I read it, the more interesting it becomes. Complete the transcript and send it to Qixiu Mansion in person at night.After entering the living room, I saw Xu Tong sitting tall. Lian Wenchong naturally greeted "Zhongtang" before returning to Qixiu, "The writing is not good." He said, "Please correct me, my lord."

"This is a big article that will be recorded in the history of various countries in the future!" Qixiu took the manuscript, turned to Xu Tong and said, "It's a declaration of war, please read it first, teacher." "Uh, uh! Okay, okay!" Xu Tong took a deep look at Lian Wenchong, then moved his eyes and asked, "Who is this?" "He is the best in Zhang Jing." Qixiu replied, "Ming Min understands, and his insights and writing are rare." "Oh!" Xu Tong stroked his white beard, looked Lian Wenchong from head to toe, and then took the manuscript into his hands.

Lian Wenchong approached alertly and moved the candlestick on the kang table closer, but the candle flame flickered erratically, and his old eyes became dizzy.Qixiu was by his side, but she couldn't tell a word, at this moment, she couldn't help but think that glasses are indeed good things, but since they come from the West, they should be rejected.The two teachers and younger brothers can only use manuscripts to accommodate their eyesight. They are just a presbyopia and a nearsighted. If they are too close, Xu Tong can't see them, and if they are too far away, not only Qi Xiu can't see them, but also Xu Tong can't see them, because the candlelight is no better than you " Mobil Oil's lamps were so bright and steady.

So I saw a piece of paper approaching and far away, and two faces up and down. After tinkering for a long time, Qixiu had no choice but to say: "Teacher, let me read it to you!" "Alright!" Xu Tong handed over the manuscript with a sigh of relief, sat upright, closed his eyes, picked up his mustache, and listened intently. "I have been in the dynasty for more than two hundred years, and I am deeply benevolent. Anyone who comes to China from afar, the ancestors, the ancestors, will not be treated with tenderness..." Qixiu recited each word clearly, because the writing was so familiar and vulgar, it was almost the same as "Tai Shang Induction Chapter", so Xu Tong could hear it clearly, every word was clear, and the interest was good. The braids, which are more white and less black, flicker, more and more vigorously.

After enumerating the rudeness of "them", Qixiu's voice suddenly rose, showing more generosity, "I have been in the imperial court for thirty years, and treat the people like my descendants, and the people also wear me like the emperor of heaven. Besides, the merciful sage rejuvenates the universe. , full of marrow and flesh, ancestors rely on, gods are grateful, everyone is loyal and indignant, nothing in the past! Let's fight it out, let's fight it out!" After reading this, Qixiu stopped, and Xu Tong also opened his eyes. He shook his head and said: "'Rather than just trying to survive, you will be ashamed forever; if you want to attack with a big show, it will be a showdown!" Okay, Good! That's really clear."

Lian Wenchong's face was like gold flying, and he bowed his knees and thanked him humbly: "It's a false reward! What can I say about my gratitude?" "It's really good!" Xu Tong pretended to be lyrical, "The three immortals of virtue, speech, and meritorious deeds are already here, and the future is boundless. I will wait and see." "Congratulations!" Lian Wenchong greeted him again. "Please go back!" Qixiu said: "The manuscript is very good, but I don't know when it will be used. You don't have to mention it to your colleagues before you go back."

"Yes, yes!" Lian Wenchong agreed to leave. So Qixiu discussed with the "teacher", and they both had the same idea, this manuscript should be sent to Duan Wang for review immediately. Arriving at Prince Duan's mansion, he saw that King Zhuang and Zai Lan were there, and when he saw Qixiu, King Duan said enthusiastically, "Good job, good job, I'm about to send someone to invite you." It turned out that King Duan was drafting a list for reorganizing the Prime Minister's Office.Except for Liao Shouheng, there is no change in the rest, but if you need to add a few people, the first one will take a fancy to Qixiu.The reason is very simple, as the Minister of Military Aircraft and the Prime Minister can get a lot of convenience.As for the Minister of Military Affairs who did not also serve as the Prime Minister, only Rong Lu and Qi Xiu were selected.

"I never dreamed that I would do foreign affairs..." "It's not for you to do foreign affairs." Zai Lan rushed to interrupt Qixiu's words, "I ask you to find a way to control the barbarians." "Oh, oh," Qixiu replied, "Anyway, Prince Duan is in charge of the Prime Minister's Yamen, so I just follow orders." "That's right!" Zai Lan added: "Don't talk to Lao Qing." This refers to Qing Wang Yikuang. "Look," Duan Wang asked, "add two more people?" Qixiu mentioned several names, considered each other, and decided to recommend Pu Xing, the right minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Na Tong, a cabinet bachelor. This person's father was the editor Pu'an who was executed in the Xianfeng Wuwu examination case.Sushun was punished, and all the people sentenced in the court case were considered wronged, so Natong got the support of the elders under his banner.And Natong himself is a first-class figure in Lishan, extremely capable, and he was very popular when he was a secretary in the Ministry of Industry. When he mentioned "Xiao Na", everyone was well-known.He also has a lot of money, and Zai Lan got some benefits from him, so he specially recommended him to be the prime minister.

After drawing up the list and looking at the draft of the war declaration, Prince Duan was quite satisfied, and told Lian Wenchong to keep it for future use.At the same time, he took care of Qixiu and informed Puxing and Natong that they would meet at the imperial court early the next morning, and when the order to reorganize the Prime Minister's Office came, they would immediately take over the post.