Chapter 14 Section Fourteen

Of course Wen Xiang and Cao Yuying had to rush to Jianyuan, and King Dun was also there.Prince Gong's complexion was not very good, he only smiled wryly relatively naturally. "Fifth Master!" Cao Yuying said, "There will be several introductions tomorrow, and it's up to you to lead them." "How can I do this kind of job?" King Dun turned his head, shook his hand and said, "Tell Lao Ba to go!" "Don't gossip." King Dun suddenly turned around and pulled Cao Yuying away, "Come on, come on, write a note for me." Wen and Cao were thinking of this way, exchanged glances, and Cao Yuying sat down on the desk, holding a pen and waiting for King Dun to speak.

"I can't let her tell anyone not to do it! Everyone has to discuss it. Zhuoru, you can write according to my intention.It doesn't matter, it's important to speak seriously. " Apparently, King Dun felt the sorrow of the death of the rabbit and the fox, and he had a heart of "same hatred for the enemy". Wen Xiang persuaded: "Fifth Master, calm down first! That's not what you said." "What should I say?" "Always put it mildly." It is not allowed for Wenxiang to finish his words.King Dun tilted his head, raised his face, and interrupted loudly: "Does she understand?"

This is raising an argument, not doing business, Prince Gong hurriedly stopped him and said: "Fifth brother, listen to the two of them first, if there is something wrong, then consider it." "Okay, okay!" King Dun had always admired Wen Xiang, so he pressed his hand in the air, "You guys discuss it. I'll take a look when it's finished." After saying this, he untied a string of small pieces of Hanyu from his belt, and sat aside for Prince Gong to appreciate and discuss.Wen Xiang and Cao Yuying had to calm down and discuss long-term plans. The power of returning to the sky is all pinned on this memorial, so although Cao Yuying wrote quickly, she hesitated, looked at Wen Xiang and said, "Is there a big place to write?"

"Naturally, the court's actions are upholding justice, and when advancing or retreating, they must be convincing." "Ah, ah!" Cao Yuying suddenly had a draft in his stomach, "I just used this as a 'hat'. Since I was transferred to the political debate, I have never heard of any notable bad deeds, and it has been involved in various items, and there is no real evidence. As for the summoning, the tone is correct. Disregard, after all, is not the subject of the world to see and hear, if you dismiss it suddenly, I am afraid it will cause discussion, it seems to have a lot to do with the administration of people. So, is it okay?"

Wen Xiang thought about what he said, nodded and said, "Just write it down according to the meaning and read it." This kind of manuscript, Cao Yuying really did it in one go, using his own will, adding the meaning of King Dun, using "the minister's ignorance, please the empress dowager, the emperor, please be kind, and order the princes and ministers to gather for discussion, and please implement the decree." make a conclusion. King Dun read it carelessly and didn't say anything, but King Gong read it very carefully, and proposed to change one word: "Stealing fear of rumors outside" to "Stealing fear of rumors at home and abroad".This is a hint that the Empress Dowager Cixi and the envoys of various countries in the capital are also concerned about this political tide.This is indeed the case, but there is always a sense of imposing self-respect on outsiders. Wen Xiang felt a little disapproving, but he didn't say it out loud.

This memorial was handed over to the Empress Dowager Cixi, so it was natural to weigh it.She was angry in her heart, but she could restrain it. She calmly estimated that her strength had not yet reached the point where she could act arbitrarily. Therefore, she immediately made a decision to accept King Dun's suggestion. So she summoned Wen Xiang, Li Tangjie, and Cao Yuying, and besides consoling her, she handed over King Dun's note, and ordered the prince and minister, Han Zhan Kedao, to have a cabinet meeting tomorrow.In addition, there are many very euphemistic words, which sound like the Empress Dowager Ci'an's tone.

As a result, the outside view is completely different.First, summoned the three ministers, and made a strong clarification of the four words "the minister, etc." in the edict issued two days ago; Therefore, those who came to the cabinet meeting on this day were particularly enthusiastic and arrived very early.But the meeting couldn't start for a long time, because Wa, Zhou Liangge, and "Xie Kui" Rui Chang never came.After further inquiry, it was said that the two palaces were summoning, besides the three of them, there were also Zhu Fengbiao, Wan Qingli, Ji Pu, Wu Tingdong and Wang Fagui.Why is that?Could it be that things have changed?Everyone is so suspicious in their hearts.

This is because the Empress Dowager Cixi listened to An Dehai's instigation the day before, saying that Prince Gong not only had no repentance, but also contacted the princes and ministers in many ways and decided to resist to the end.Although she didn't believe him completely, she felt that what she said to Wen Xiang seemed a little scared, as if she was eager to close the tent.If the cabinet meeting comes down on this day, the joint petition will request the reinstatement of Prince Gong. Not only will it be too cheap for him, but it will become more difficult to control in the future, and everyone will definitely say this: After all, he is a woman who can only play tricks and can't do serious things.If you get such a reputation outside, you don't have to think about taking power alone in the future.

For this reason, Empress Dowager Cixi decided to complicate matters.The summoned list was re-arranged. Among the original group of people summoned, Yin Zhaoyong, an insignificant cabinet scholar, was added, and four others were added: Prince Su Huafeng, Prince Yu Yidao, Minister of the Ministry of War Wan Qingli, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Minister Ji Pu.The purpose of summoning the two kings was to increase the momentum. As for Wan Qingli and Ji Pu, in the impression of the Empress Dowager Cixi, they were cautious and obedient people. Became one of the excuses. "For a talent like Zailing, Prince Gong must protect him as a minister. In my opinion, Zailing is nothing more than a written material. Wan Qingli!" She asked, "You work with Zailing in the same house, and you always know him. talent?"

Wan Qingli didn't dare to refute it, but it was inconvenient to go along with it, and Empress Dowager Cixi's criticism was more or less true, so she had no choice but to meet with her hat off, and vaguely replied: "The Empress Dowager is wise." "Let's talk about King Dun again." Empress Dowager Cixi looked at Prince Su Huafeng and said, "Didn't he say that Prince Gong was going to rebel in Rehe? Now he is defending Prince Gong instead. What's going on?" What about it? Going back to the cabinet meeting, you have to say something fair!"

When we arrived at the cabinet, we immediately held a meeting.Because this meeting was convened by the order of the Military Aircraft Department, Wen Xiang first stated the decree: "Yesterday, the empress dowagers of the two palaces ordered: Prince Gong made a mistake when summoning him, and because Cai Shouqi attended him, he had to issue an order; Prince Dun is now going to the court. Zhezi, you have to discuss it. It can be seen that there are no prejudices at the top, and everything is always state affairs. The court employs people with integrity, and is generous in admonitions. If you must say that the country must respect the king, You go to the yamen of the outer court to discuss it, and jointly write a note, so that Prince Gong can return to the military plane, and I will allow you. Now that God’s will has been returned, how should we pay attention to it? Please come up with an agreement.” Before the words were finished, Wu Tingdong stood up and said, "This is completely inconsistent." Wen Xiang's edict has already made people confused, but after hearing Wu Tingdong's refutation, he feels even more shocking!How can he say that?According to his words, isn't it Wen Xiang's hypocrisy, that's so bold?It's incredible! Wen Xiang, on the other hand, was more serious. Although Wu Tingdong's words and tone were perceived as arbitrary and rude, he still asked calmly, "How can you tell?" "Just now the empress dowagers of the two palaces summoned them to obey Yi's decree, and they didn't ask Prince Gong to return to the military plane at all." "So, what did the higher ups say?" "It is said that Prince Gong must not be reused." "That's too bizarre!" Li Tangjie frowned and said, "Isn't it going to go back on your word?" "What a big deal, dare to speak nonsense?" "That's right!" Wo Ren also said, "Following Yi's decree, King Gong can't use it again." Since Woren is highly respected, and the most important thing for Taoists is "not to deceive", there is no reason to speak nonsense.From this point of view, could it be that Wen Xiang is falsely preaching the imperial decree? At the moment when everyone was getting more and more confused and anxious, Li Tangjie said: "Yesterday, the military aircraft received the order and listened to Lun's voice face to face. It is exactly as Wen Shangshu said." "Isn't that the most amazing thing in the world?" King Dun looked at Wu Ren and Wu Tingdong, and said loudly: "If the superiors said what they said today, they cannot say what they said yesterday, and if they said what they said yesterday, they must not say what they said today. "Old Gen, don't you hear me wrong?" "My lord!" Woren replied with a straight face: "Although the old man is old, he has good ears." "The three of us did not hear wrong." Wen Xiang followed Li Tangjie's words and added: "The Eighth Prince who was on duty yesterday can testify." "Coincidentally!" Wu Tingdong said, "Today is also the Eighth Prince's guard." "Okay, okay, you don't need to quarrel! Ask Lao Ba to ask." King Dun ordered loudly: "Look, King Zhong is there, find him quickly." Su La from the cabinet went separately to find King Zhong. While waiting, everyone whispered to each other. Although they couldn't hear what they were saying, there was a curious look on their faces, as if there were high rollers in a casino who were putting all their eggs in one basket. , everyone is eager to see what is opened by that treasure? The "Baoguan" King Zhong Jun found it. In the past two days, he has been ordered to lead and introduce him. It is the first time he has been on an official mission. There was a golden-blue light shining in his eyes, and against his fair-skinned, slightly childish face, he looked even more noble and gorgeous.When he walked into the cabinet lobby, he looked up, immediately put down his horseshoe sleeves, and greeted his fifth elder brother, King Dun. "Old Ba!" King Dun asked, "A military plane called up yesterday, are you in charge?" "yes." "What about today?" "Too." "Okay!" King Dun waved his hand and said, "Ask him." So Wen Xiang and Wu Tingdong recounted the Yi decree they had entrusted, and asked King Zhong to prove that it was true. "You are good!" He looked at Wu Tingdong and said something, then turned to look at Wen Xiang and said, "You are also good. That's what Empress Dowager Cixi said yesterday and today!" At this moment, the whole hall was shocked, and there was a lot of discussion, and they couldn't calm down for a long time.Everyone is studying the same question: Why did the Empress Dowager Cixi contradict herself?What is her true intention? Wen Xiang saw the situation and knew something was wrong.The twists and turns of the internal changes are not yet fully understood, and it will take a considerable amount of time to find out and try to resolve them. This matter should not be rushed, so it is suggested to wait until March 14th.Wo Ren and Wu Tingdong originally wanted to make a decision early, but there were so many people standing in front of King Gong and Wen Xiang, they agreed in unison, so they had to forget it. Things seemed to be at a stalemate, and the government affairs seemed to be at a standstill. The three ministers of the military aircraft were depressed and wandered around Zhilu every day, waiting for someone to come, and the situation would turn around. ——This person is the Alcohol King in Shengjing. However, although the depression of the three ministers of the military aircraft is the same, the reasons are somewhat different.Wen Xiang understands Western affairs well, and he knows that foreign envoys will report back to China about the development of the Privy Council.There was already a crack in the Yellow Dragon Banner of the Qing Dynasty, and it was only thanks to the political stability and the presence of a highly respected Prince Gong covering everything, and working together to make up for it, that crack could not be widened.If the court situation is turbulent, it is enough to arouse the alienation of outsiders.Therefore, Wenxiang inevitably has hidden worries. Li Tangjie's gaze was on someone behind Cai Shouqi, how did those two memorials come about?He knows it all.From Wen Qing, Minister of Military Affairs in the early years of Xianfeng, to Sushun's dictatorship, King Gong ruled the country, and there was a consistent policy: to obliterate the boundary between Manchu and Han, and to reuse Han people.No, there can be no Zeng Guofan, let alone Zuo Zongtang.Now that the great achievements have been seen for the first time, personal suspicions have arisen again. Even the Empress Dowager Cixi said "Gongwang Zhidang", which means that he ties Zeng Guofan with self-respect. If the feelings between the Manchu and the Han spread from Prince Gong to Zeng Guofan, who is the best at keeping profits and protecting the peace, the impact on the overall situation would be too serious. As for Cao Yuying, all her thoughts were on Prince Gong. Once Prince Gong collapsed, he would also collapse with him. His own interests were at stake, so he was extremely anxious.However, he is the one who knows the most about these maneuvers.He also knows the characters of Wu Ren and Wu Tingdong the best. Once a person who preaches Taoism gets into a dead end, there is no cure. Therefore, it is useless to dredge up these two people, and you don’t have to make trouble with Prince Gong. no fun.He thought about it several times, and he thought that the best way was to contact Han, Zhan, Ke, and Dao who were born in Kejia, and find another prince of sufficient status to come forward. It is the best policy to "flood" Woren and Wu Tingdong. Having made up his mind, he discussed it with Wen Xiang, and he also thought it was good.So set about.At this time, the military plane Zhang Jingke played a big role. They and Weng Tonghe and Li Wentian were all in their 30s and 40s. They were either from the same year or they were family friends. , At this time, drinking and talking happily, a few words will bring them together.