Chapter 114 History of the Palace Outside the Qing Dynasty (15-3)

"Yeah! I'm also surprised. Let's go! Watch him go." The garden of Shengyu Garden is quiet and elegant, and the peonies are especially famous, and they are in full bloom in March in Yangchun.The host is elegant and hospitable, at this time of the year, there is a daily composition and wine meeting, as for friends and flowers, it is almost like this every day.However, this day was an exception, Sheng Yu's short clothes held his hands behind his back, he bowed his head and walked quickly, occasionally picking up flowers, but instead of smiling, he sighed. But in front of the door is another scene, lively and cold.As soon as Zhu Yu passed it on, it shocked the big and small yamen.The condemnation of King Gong in the fourth year of Tongzhi is not enough to compare this incident with the killing of Sushun in the year of Xinyou. There will be a catastrophe, there are obvious signs in advance, and the entire squad of military aircraft is withdrawn, even the Minister of Military Aircraft himself is in a dream.

Therefore, everyone's interest in exploring the truth is also particularly strong.And the only clue was Sheng Yu's play.His words can have such an effect. On the one hand, it can be seen that his pen is powerful, and on the other hand, one can also imagine how he is valued by the Empress Dowager Cixi?Qingliu Jianyan is very honored and favored. Two ready-made examples: Zhang Zhidong, a fifth-rank son of Zhan Shifu, was promoted to a cabinet bachelor of the second rank in fifteen months. , released to the governor of Shanxi; Zhang Peilun jumped from the right concubine to act as the third-rank deputy capital censor, and later sent him as the minister of the general administration.Now Sheng Yu is also the son of Zuo Shu who is in the Qing class. Taking this as an example, it is foreseeable that he will be used a lot. This "cold stove" that is about to boil must be burned.Some people just want to find out what he said in his notebooks. This is not only out of interest in government affairs, but also because it is in the way of personal interests, because what is beyond knowing is that he can impeach him. The whole class of military planes, of course, had a bitter discussion about the situation in the court, and they must have cited many examples of corruption. If they were scanned by his pen, they would have to plan early to avoid disaster.Because of these reasons, there is an endless stream of visitors, and the door is ordered to block them all.Of course, Wang Rendong and Zhang Huakui were exceptions. They were regular customers who did not need to be notified. When they saw the traffic jam in front of the door, they knocked on the side door of the garden and saw Sheng Yu on the platform built on the top of the rockery. "It's true that a minister's family is like a market, and his heart is like water." Wang Rendong said with a smile: "It's really unattainable!"

"Alas!" Sheng Yu sighed, staring blankly at the visitor, unable to speak. Seeing his expression, Zhang Huakui quietly pulled Wang Rendong's clothes, signaling him to speak cautiously.Of course, Wang Rendong also saw Sheng Yu's state of mind, and he dared not show a relaxed and playful attitude, and asked tentatively, "The book has not been handed out yet?" "It's not good if you don't post it! Alas," Sheng Yu sighed again, "I'm so sorry!" This sentence made the hearts of the two visitors sink. Listening to his words, it seemed that the two of them had harmed their friends.Wang Rendong's temperament was rather anxious, so he said with a serious expression at that time: "Boxi, I don't understand what you mean by this sentence? I don't know what you regret?"

"I regret that I was too reckless. I was used by others invisibly." "What?" Wang Rendong asked more and more sullenly, "Who took advantage of it?" Seeing his stern expression, Sheng Yu was taken aback for a moment, looked carefully at his face and thought about the exchange with each other, couldn't help but burst out laughing: "I didn't mean you. You will not use me, and I will not be used by you. " This is a very fierce soft nail, and the meaning of contempt is very obvious, but there is nothing wrong with answering because of the words. Zhang Huakui is deeply afraid of each other's words, and the more he talks, the more stiff he is, so he hastened to explain from it.

"Brother," he has always called Sheng Yu with such an affectionate and respectful title, "Xu Zhuang means to love friends. Such a close friend, even if there is something to ask the elder brother to uphold justice, he must know how to ask for it. Can you get the word "use"? So Xu Zhuang was in a hurry. " "That's how it is!" To show his sincerity in treating his friends, Sheng Yu waved his hands and said, "You two, please follow me." Arriving at his well-decorated study room with its many shelves and four walls of books, Sheng Yu took out the "folded bottom" from the drawer of the mahogany desk and showed it to Wang Rendong.It was Zhang Huakui's original manuscript that was deleted and edited. Looking at the reason, only three words were erased. The original text reads: "For the corruption of Xinjiang affairs, there is a responsibility. Gong, and seek to remedy the matter with Zhengang Discipline", the name of Li Hongzao was blotted out, and it became impeachment and the whole class.

However, the main purpose of the whole article is still to impeach Li Hongzao. There is only one sentence when talking about Prince Gong, saying that Pan Dingxin and Zhang Kaisong said, "Prince Gong and others dare not speak because of Li Hongzao," which means that because Li Hongzao credulously believed in Zhang Peilun's abuse. Bao Tangjiong and Xu Yanxu's mistakes, and dared not appoint newcomers, thinking that using Pan and Zhang was "taking local materials and using them as they should be. It’s still exempt.” "It's not too harsh." Wang Rendong was surprised, "Why is Prince Gong severely reprimanded?"

"That's what you said!" Sheng Yu waved his hands vigorously and said, "I just figured it out now, the superior followed this." He made a gesture of seven, "I've been planning to go to King Gong for a long time. It's just about the relatives and nobles of the country , It should be a gift, and I can't say that I don't want King Gong to be a country. I just have this book, and I can catch the topic with a few words. Think about it, am I being used by others?" "So that's how it is!" Wang Rendong realized that he had misunderstood his superiority and inferiority. He felt comforted and ashamed, and smiled reluctantly, "It's because I think too highly of myself!"

In the embarrassing silence, Zhang Huakui finally revealed a question hidden in everyone's heart: "Will King Chun enter the military?" "Who knows?" Sheng Yu immediately said in a very strong voice: "If there is something wrong, I will definitely fight for it." "I wonder if someone will speak for Prince Gong this time?" This question made Sheng Yu deeply interested.However, after thinking about it carefully, he was disappointed. King Gong was severely condemned. The first time in Tongzhi for four years, it was the two kings, Dun and Chun, who spoke out righteously. Both are "housework", and the second time is almost child's play, so it is easy to resolve.But this time it seems that brothers are fighting for power, but the issue is state affairs, public right and wrong. No one dares to say that the Empress Dowager Cixi's decision was inappropriate and demanded that it be reversed.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help shaking his head: "No! No one dares to speak, and no one is easy to speak." "Unlock and tie the bell, I'm afraid elder brother is an exception." Zhang Huakui said tentatively. Sheng Yu's heart moved, he raised his eyes suddenly, looked at Wang Rendong and asked, "What do you think of this move?" Wang Rendong also felt that it was too much to withdraw the entire squad of military planes, and it would cause Weng Tonghe to suffer, and he felt even more disturbed.But if the Empress Dowager Cixi chooses talents carefully and is better than the group that has been withdrawn, then this move will be troublesome.

He thought that his idea was right, so he replied unambiguously: "Even if you want to do this, it's still too late. Let's take a look, which group of people will take over?" "That's true." Sheng Yu asked Zhang Huakui, "You have long ears, have you ever heard that?" "Naturally, King Chun came up with the list." Zhang Huakui replied, "I think Sun Laishan must have a share." "Sun Laishan? Has he left Beijing yet?" There was a scholar surnamed Yu in Yunxi County, Hubei, who was beaten to death for a secretary surnamed Qian.This was a decree issued more than ten days ago, and Sun Yuwen and Wu Labu had already "asked for instructions from your majesty". Now, according to Zhang Huakui's tone, Sun Yuwen didn't seem to have left, so Sheng Yu was surprised.

"I just heard about it today." Zhang Huakui replied, "Sun Laishan has been lingering in Shiyuan all day long." Sheng Yu took a deep breath: "It turned out that he was the one who made it up for personal grievances! That would be even more injustice." He said, "You two, please go and inquire for me. I can't be silent about this matter!" It seemed that Sheng Yu was determined to speak for King Gong in turn. Wang Rendong didn't understand his back-and-forth attitude, why was he so determined?I can't help but ask Zhang Huakui privately. Zhang Huakui paid the most attention to these things on weekdays, so he naturally knew, "It's no wonder Sheng Boxi, he is so reckless. He is the seventh grandson of King Su, so he is Prince Gong's nephew..." "I know that." Wang Rendong rushed to say impatiently: "You just said why his attitude is so different before and after?" "Because Prince Gong treated him very well. There is no need to inform Sheng Boxi when he goes to Prince Gong's mansion. Everyone in the mansion calls him 'Uncle Xi'. Do you think, why does he still have the face of Prince Gong's mansion in the future?" "It's really unexpected that such a situation has come into being." Wang Rendong said regretfully, "Zhang Youqiao, who abused the bandits, is safe and sound, which is even more frustrating." "Take your time." Zhang Huakui said: "Once upon a time, someone asked about the misfortune and misfortune, and when he found the word 'charcoal', the fortune teller blurted out, 'Once the iceberg falls, all defeats are like ashes'. Didn't his iceberg fall? " "Let's wait and see! Go and inquire, who is the new member of the military plane? If you find out, send a letter to Sheng Boxi directly." "Probably there will be no news today. There will be Mr. Zhu Yu tomorrow morning." After tossing and turning all night, Sheng Yu decided to be a "bell-breaker" to make up for his apology for rashly tying the bell. So I got up early in the morning, ignoring the regular class of watering the flowers and feeding the birds, hurriedly washed up, and immediately went into the study, spread out the paper and pen, and held a cup of tea to lose myself.This memorial is quite difficult to word, and it took a long time to conceive before writing: "In order to be reprimanded, it is not advisable to stay out of the matter, please increase the number of envoys, and strictly punish them, so as to benefit from the difficulties, respectfully bow down and pray for the holy lesson: the thief steals the mansion and reads the mansion note respectfully, and I respectfully obey the decree: send Prince Gong and others away The Minister of Military Aircraft sent an envoy to see Chen Mo's clear judgment and extreme benevolence. The Prince Fu Niangai and others admired the grace of the lotus, and relied on him for a long time, but the work was ineffective at the beginning, and the employment of people was in vain. Is it wrong to violate the rules of the country, and the crime is to stop here? Jufu Qu Meng Gaohou, Xu Yi casts off, how should the king be grateful if he has the hearts of the king, and how should the ministers in the court be encouraged if they have the hearts of the people! Since the military and the country are important matters, and they are delayed before, if they are asked to return to their old hometown, enjoy the leisure time, and change their minds, it is suitable for them to add and unload, and it is not enough to punish them. Now Vietnam is having a military, planning Conscripting soldiers, the king's file is still a matter of training, if it is easy to get started, the saint is afraid of trouble, general affairs or troubles. In addition, the situation in the frontier is changing suddenly, and the situation of the court is changing. The depth is closely related to the current overall situation. Bao Yun is old and his ambition is declining, Jing Lian, Weng Tong and Xiao Lian Qu Jin are absolutely unable to cheer up and do their best, and they try their best to cover up later, all of which are useless.Prince Gong is talented and intelligent, and he is unsurpassed in his administration. He is only contaminated by habits and cannot be self-reliant.Li Hongzao.... " I hesitate to write here.In order to save Prince Gong, there must be a foil, and in all fairness, it is naturally Li Hongzao.But saving Li Hongzao is not saving Zhang Peilun, so these two "commentary words" have been carefully considered, and it is necessary to explicitly mention Li Hongzao and allude to Zhang Peilun, which is in line with the original intention. Occasionally looking up, I was surprised to see that it was Zhang Huakui who was quietly sitting there, and asked in surprise, "When did you come? I didn't notice anything." "I've been here for a while. When I saw that my elder brother was paying attention, I told the housekeeper not to be alarmed." "You came just in time! There is a manuscript, you might as well think about it for me. Listen to the news first, there should be an invention today, who are the military planes?" "I'll read the couplets of Tang Poetry first, please listen." Zhang Huakui read aloud: "Dan Qing doesn't know that the old man is coming!" After a short pause, he said: "There are already two of them here." Sheng Yu thought for a while, then asked suspiciously: "Is it Yan Danchu, Zhang Ziqing?" "yes." Sheng Yu then asked: "What about the next couplet?" Zhang Huakui chanted in response: "The situation in Yunshan is a guest's experience." "Yunshan, Yunshan?" Sheng Yu raised his eyebrows and pondered for a while, "I think it's Wu Shaoyun and Sun Laishan. Sun Laishan's entry into the court was because he was interested, but Wu Shaoyun was unimaginable." "Wu Shaoyun has nothing to do with it. This is nothing more than using their investigation in Hubei to make a match. The leader is really unbelievable. Please take a guess. I guess that Guangheju is the host." "Naturally dear?" "of course!" Sheng Yu thought all the way, and said all the way: "It can't be the Fifth Lord. Xinquan and Shiyuan get along very well, but he is too quiet and has never been in trouble. Could it be the old man?" The "Fifth Lord" is the "Fifth Lord" King Dun.Xinquan is the nickname of Beizi Yimo, the son of "Old Fifth Lord" Mian Yu, a sage among relatives and nobles, studious and literary, capable of drinking a hundred cups without getting drunk, but it is by no means a temple vessel.Old Qiang is Yikuang, because he and the Empress Dowager Cixi's family are friends in "adversity", and they are also very popular recently. Recently, it is said that he was officially promoted to Qing County King with the title of Jiajun King. In terms of experience, he is also qualified to lead the army . "None." Zhang Huakui said, "It's King Li." It's incredible.Li Wang Shiduo not only can't talk about talent, but also doesn't have the appearance of a king at all. He once treated Li Lianying as an enemy, knelt down and worshiped each other, which was an anecdote in court.How can such a person be in power? "I don't believe it. You must be mistaken." "There is a decree to prove it." Zhang Huakui took out a blank sheet of paper from the leaf of his boot and handed it over. Take a look, it says: "Follow Zhu's order: Li Prince Shiduo, who walks on the military aircraft minister, does not need to learn from the former imperial minister, and does not need to lead the leopard-tailed gun squad. Household Minister Erlehebu, Yan Jingming, and Criminal Ministry Minister Zhang Zhiwan are all written by the Minister of Military Aircraft Sun Yuwen, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, learned to walk on the Minister of Military Aircraft." "It's over!" Sheng Yu sighed, "I really can't imagine what kind of situation it will turn into. Who is not easy to use?King of Rites! " "It's not easy to understand. The King of Li listens to the King of Chun, and the King of Chun listens to his superiors. So using the King of Li is for his own use." "Maybe it was Li Lianying's idea." Sheng Yu pointed to the list and said, "Yan Danchu is determined to forge ahead, and his ambition is no different from his prime, so that's all. Zhang Ziqing is seventy-four years old, so what should he do? Didn't you say goodbye?" "The white-headed gentleman has existed since ancient times. Why resign?" "This is really the so-called 'Dan Qing doesn't know that the veteran is coming'!" Sheng Yu looked at the list and said: "Bring a 'waist-tied war skirt' to Jing Qiuping, and Lian Jin is quite the same. It's far away. Also, why doesn't Uncle Xu Xing have a share?" "If you count the number of people, it's already too many. Besides, the military aircraft has always been forbidden to have at least six people." "Hmm, um!" Sheng Yu sneered slightly, "There is Yan Danchu in here, who is out of place. I think this old man is probably not in his place, and he will go sooner or later." "Yes. Everyone is also wondering why there is a black squid in a tank of lively and lovely goldfish?" "What a 'a tank of lively and lovely goldfish'!" Sheng Yu was very excited. After saying this, he sat down in his original seat, facing the unfinished manuscript, suppressed his mind, meditated, and thought about his criticism of Li Hongzao, and wrote quickly: "Li Hongzao is ignorant of people and secretive in predicting things, but his stupidity and loyalty are not without merit. The country is in peril, and talents are rare. If there are any courtiers who are better than the two ministers, the slaves will never dare to act recklessly. Only Comparing Prince Li with Prince Gong, and comparing Zhang Zhiwan with Li Hongzao, they are far away. Please be severely punished before the impeachment of the slave, and dare not dismiss it lightly. This is the reason. Can you please order Prince Gong to compare with Li Hongzao is still walking at the military plane, and he is ordered to wear his sins and make meritorious deeds, cleanse his mind, and seriously repent of his past mistakes? If he can't pull himself together again, he will be executed immediately, not just dismissed. The effect is not useless for the overall situation. The ignorant views of the slaves are respectful, and they are trembling and waiting for orders!" After finishing writing, he threw away the pen, looked at Zhang Huakui and said, "Look at it for me!" Zhang Huakui had already seen clearly from the side.Zhang Peilun didn't punish him, so he was disappointed, but defeating Li Hongzao was tantamount to defeating his arrogance, so enough should be done.However, Sheng Yu untied the bell and pleaded for Li Hongzao's order, he felt that it was unnecessary.Just interfering with Sheng Yu's suggestion is a must, and even though the phrase "ignoring others" refers to Tang Jiong and Xu Yanxu, it might not be an accusation that Li Hongzao trusts Zhang Peilun too much, so he is even more unwilling to say anything more. However, when it comes to discussing the matter, I have to give advice, "Courtesy is not as good as respect, Zhang is inferior to Li, everyone knows. Since the superiors are advancing and retreating like this, of course they have thought through the front and back without bothering to make a statement. Maybe they want to use their "useless" Disadvantages. In my opinion, it is very difficult to recover!" Zhang Huakui paused, "Although the article is sincere, it has only disadvantages and no benefits." "I know, the downside is offending Li and Zhang in vain. I don't care!" Sheng Yu shook his head vigorously, "Even Prince Gong has been offended, so which one am I afraid of offending?" "So, just hand it over! I'll copy it for you." While Zhang Huakui wrote the papers, he was thinking, this situation is definitely not something that this group of people can handle.After all, the Empress Dowager Cixi is also a shrewd and capable person who can distinguish between the virtuous and the foolish. When the overall situation gets worse and those people can't do it, Prince Gong and Li Hongzao will have to work together internally and externally to clean up the mess. Therefore, Prince Gong's cold stove had to be burned.Looking at Sheng Yu's meaning now, this note was written not in the hope that the Empress Dowager Cixi would take back her life, it was just a sign of making up for it.That being the case, why not express it more clearly and practically? After making up his mind, he waited until he finished writing the notebook, proofread it correctly, and helped to seal it, before he said: "Impeaching King Gong is for the country, and no one dares to blame you for being wrong. But, brother, in private, you should go to Gong Gong Just go to the palace." Sheng Yu was taken aback, blinked for a while, then suddenly slapped the table, and stood up abruptly: "You're right! I'll be right there." "This shows that you are open-minded." Zhang Huakui asked again: "When you usually go to Prince Gong's residence, do you wear official clothes or plain clothes?" "Except for weddings and funerals, or congratulations on New Years and holidays, I always wear plain clothes." "That's better in plain clothes." Sheng Yu accepted the suggestion, and not only wore plain clothes, but also a very simple black serge jacket, a Zhigong wool mandarin jacket, and a melon skin hat of the same material.This is quite like a small cap and Tsing Yi, waiting for punishment and listening to training. As soon as they arrived at Jianyuan in Daxiangfeng Hutong, the guards of the Wangfu couldn't help but "see them differently".They also vaguely heard rumors: "The lord hit a big nail, and he just made a note for Uncle Xi. I don't know what he said?" Seeing Sheng Yu's desolate attire, he was as handsome as usual. The richness of her body is quite different, and she feels even more strange. Of course, there is no difference on the surface as usual, and the reception is still hospitable.Sheng Yu was not as chic as usual, so he wanted to ask what Prince Gong was doing at the moment? "There are three groups of guests here, all of whom are polite guests. It will take half an hour before they can leave perfunctorily. Uncle Xi, please sit in the small living room first." Prince Gong's small living room is a place for chatting with acquaintances, few people can get there.Hearing what the servant said now, it can at least prove that Prince Gong is not very angry with him.Otherwise, even if it would not be as embarrassing as when Rong Lu offended King Chun and was ordered to refuse to accept at the door of the Taiping Lake mansion, he would never still be regarded as a regular guest of the palace. Knowing this, although I feel comforted, I am even more ashamed.In the small study room, he would not rubbing and admiring Prince Gong's new inkstone or calligraphy and painting as usual, but sitting alone on a chair, looking out the window, thinking about Prince Gong's attitude towards him.I don't know how much time has passed before I heard a strange sound: "My lord is here!" Sheng Yu was in a trance, and when he heard such a shout, he couldn't help being startled, and he regained his composure, only to realize that it was the white parrot on the porch that was doing the trick.Looking up, there was indeed a shadow at the door of Chuihua, so he took two steps and went outside to meet him. Prince Gong's steps were serene and his expression was calm. When he approached, Sheng Yu lowered his hands and called out: "Uncle Six!" "How long have you been here?" Prince Gong asked as he entered the room. "It's been a while." Sheng Yu agreed and followed in. When he got inside, Prince Gong sat down on a Western rocking chair he was used to sitting in front of the window, and the servant brought him tea, then he quietly retreated out and put down the curtain.The spring is late, the nymphs and butterflies are in pairs, the smoke is curling up from the stove, and the sound of the city is faint. It is a leisurely time, but Sheng Yu doesn't care to appreciate it. Before there is a suffocating silence, he stands up and kneels in front of King Gong. "Uncle Six! I'm here to apologize." "Words are serious, words are serious! Please get up, please get up!" Prince Gong came to help him with his own hands, Sheng Yu grabbed his hand and said, "Uncle Six, I really don't know what to say! I feel very sad, I have caused this disaster, I am sorry to my ancestors." Hearing this, Prince Gong's face became heavy, "Get up!" His voice was a little hoarse, "You don't have to be sad. There will be such a day sooner or later." This is true understanding, and it was a great comfort for Sheng Yu, who replied: "Yes!" Standing up, he asked again: "Uncle Six, have you seen my original book?" "I haven't seen it yet, but I've heard people say it. You don't have any notes." Prince Gong said, "I have been in the General Administration of Military Aircraft Eyes for 23 years. Naturally, I can't absolve myself of the blame for such state affairs." "Having said that, I'm too harsh and worrying too much." Sheng Yu said lamentably, "It's really unexpected that today's situation has been stimulated. It is my duty to make up for my mistakes. It's hard to get back." "No need, no need!" Prince Gong advised sternly, "Why waste your energy on things that are useless." "Sixth Uncle!" Sheng Yu said stubbornly, "I must give it a try." Prince Gong shook his head greatly, with an air of consciously persuading me that it was nothing more than nonsense, and he was too lazy to say anything. "Sixth Uncle!" Sheng Yu asked curiously, "Could it be that he didn't know anything beforehand?" "Today's situation has been around for a long time!" Prince Gong replied bluntly: "Your seventh uncle has been deliberating for a long time, let him try it. I heard a southern saying today, which is very interesting. It's not strenuous.' When he takes this burden on his shoulders, he will know what it's like." "This level, I don't understand. This court has the strictest regulations, the military plane is in charge, the secrets are abnormal, and the authority cannot be borrowed. Seventh Uncle has no name, how can he intervene in the Privy Council?" "Where can we talk about regulation now?" Prince Gong smiled wryly, "How can hanging curtains be a family law?" "This..." Sheng Yu was stunned for a long time and said, "I have to fight even harder for this. However, I really can't figure out how Uncle Qi can manipulate it secretly?" Prince Gong smiled and did not answer, but changed the subject and asked, "What books have you read recently?" "I'm revisiting the Three Legends of Spring and Autumn." "Oh!" Prince Gong went to the bookshelf and pulled out a few notebooks, "I have some manuscripts here, you might as well take them back to read." Every time Sheng Yu came, he always brought some books back.Sometimes it is sent back after reading it, and sometimes it is kept for years and months, among which there are quite a few exquisite chiseled copies.However, Prince Gong never asked, invisibly it was like offering a gift. Seeing the bookshelves, Sheng Yu couldn't help but think of how kindly Prince Gong treated him, and he felt more and more panicked in his heart, so he didn't bother to review the contents of those manuscripts.Prince Gong spent all his time talking with him about the righteousness of the Spring and Autumn Period, and dealt with it with a separate mind, which was quite painful. Fortunately, someone came to relieve him. It was at the door of the palace, and a batch of documents were sent in. Most of them were entertainment letters expressing condolences. Prince Gong read them and threw them away.A letter from Bao Yun was opened, and it said on the door: "The people in Mr. Bao's house are waiting for an answer." Prince Gong didn't answer, he read the letter, and handed it to Sheng Yu, "Bao Peiheng is too much." He said, "Look." In the letter, he asked King Gong to go to Xishan, said that he had prepared a "cook", and said that he would share rhymes and gamble poems with King Gong.The interest seems to be very good, of course, it is deliberately to make a leisurely attitude that does not worry about gains and losses. "This," Sheng Yu replied bluntly, "it's almost artificial." "That's exactly what you said." Prince Gong nodded deeply, turned his face to the door and said, "Tell the person here that I have not been feeling well for the past two days." This was a sign of refusal, and the door agreed and withdrew.Prince Gong continued to read the letters, and read one of them very carefully.Sheng Yu took a look with his probe, and found that there was "shuangqi" in the words, so he couldn't help but pay more attention, because it must refer to the Shangyu, so "shuangqi" was used. After reading it, Prince Gong handed over the letter without saying a word, and Sheng Yu's question was answered.The military aircraft Zhang Jing sent a letter to inform: Empress Dowager Cixi has Zhu Yu, and if the military aircraft encounters an emergency, it will discuss it with Prince Chun. "Isn't this the Minister of the Supreme Military Aircraft?" "On the second day after the first Emperor Long Yu was honored as a guest, the title of the emperor's own father was discussed, and it was decided that he would still be Prince Chun, and he would not be replaced by hereditary. I said a word at that time, 'I hope that the title will always be this title for generations to come.' Today, I still say that.” Prince Gong's meaning is very clear, I hope that the "Minister of the Supreme Military Aircraft" will not become the "Supreme Emperor".However, this was already the case before the emperor took office, and who knows what will happen after he takes office. Therefore, he decided to follow his original intention and strive hard.Among the court scholars, quite a few of them held the same opinion as him and advocated preemptive suppression, which further strengthened Sheng Yu's determination.After returning home, I immediately drew up a draft: "Follow Yi's decree: In the event of an urgent matter in the military plane, I will discuss it with Prince Chun Yixuan, and I will issue the decree after the emperor takes power. I respect this! Seeing the empress dowager's painstaking efforts for the country, it will be difficult for Prince Gong and others to cheer up. With etiquette The prince and others just took up the post of cardinals, thinking about it. As a last resort, Prince Chun was loyal and loyal, so he violated his lofty heart and was ordered to negotiate. However, Prince Chun divided the land in Qichong after Guangxu Jianyuan, that is, Don't be an infant and take care of the world, please go to send an envoy on the same day, the love is sincere, the most literary in the world, and the most reasonable from ancient to modern times. I hereby enter the Zanshu Court according to Yi's decree, and the military plane is the area where the government affairs are gathered. Looking up and accepting grievances, Prince Chun Yizhi Linquan, changing the years, suddenly became troubled, or it is not appropriate to take care of him. In the case of complex and complicated acquaintances, regret dogs are easy to gather, and the right to advance and retreat is easy to resent. Sheng, in Prince Chun’s loyal country, how can he be sympathetic to others? But I can’t bear to be criticized when I look up to my kindness. The slave read the emperor Renzong Rui’s sermons, and delivered the edict on October 22 in the fourth year of Jiaqing "Since the establishment of the Military Aircraft Office in this dynasty, there have been no kings walking in the Military Aircraft Office. In the first month of the first month, because the affairs of the Military Aircraft Office were troublesome, Prince Cheng Yongxuan was temporarily ordered to work directly, but it did not conform to the national custom. .Prince Cheng Yongxuan, you don't have to walk in the military plane' and so on. I sincerely regard the rank of the prince as the most respected. If you have meritorious service, you will be rewarded. There is nothing to reward. If no authority is granted, Sheng Mo will continue to study and will be followed forever. Prince Gong’s counselor Mihu is expedient, but Prince Chun is no match for Prince Gong? Yi decree, instructing the Minister of Military Aircraft to praise him with all his heart. In case of an emergency, he will issue an edict and send it to the court for discussion. If you consult and seek agreement, there will be no failure. Picking, or adding a call to the right, and humbly visiting the court, there is no need to have the name of a consultation, and then you can receive praise." The manuscript has been drafted, but it cannot be delivered for a while.Because the previous dismantlement of "It is not appropriate for the condemned minister to stay out of the matter, please serve as an envoy", after it was handed over, it has not yet been settled.Sure enough, if Prince Gong can reuse it, it is not impossible to do business with King Chun, because with Prince Gong suppressing it, King Chun or his left and right, even if there are conspiracy, it will not be possible. After waiting for five days, the news was heavy.The previous copy must have been "flooded", and Sheng Yu felt that there was no need to wait any longer, so he resolutely handed over the second copy. When the Empress Dowager Cixi saw this excerpt, she felt that what she said was reasonable, and it was difficult to have an upright and justified reason to refute it, so she had to leave it alone.But the second booklet arrived again. This person is a famous Mongolian scholar named Xijun, whose name is Pinzhi, and a man with a white banner. thing. "The slave knows that Prince Chun is determined to make decisions. He is a great man, and there is absolutely no harm in hesitation. The military aircraft is the hub of employment and administration. Where the opportunity lies, there are also grievances. Prince Chun predicts what will happen. All important matters should be discussed by the ministers, even if it is not an urgent matter, the ministers must also discuss it. If Prince Chun is allowed to enter the inner court, the Sacred Heart will not be at peace. What's more, the success or failure of the matter is blunt, and it is difficult to reverse the darkness. If there is any mistake, the ministers will turn to excuses, and Prince Chun will not avoid resentment, even if it is too much for himself, he will not hesitate. The first fear is that there are many people who praise the king's achievements, and those who criticize the king's mistakes Few, there are honest and upright ministers who dare to admonish, thinking about the hidden difficulties of the court. They are all included, so those who speculate, peek into the key points, flatter the king, hide the king's hearing, do everything possible to plan, and do not sell their skills More than that. That is to say, the king does not fall into his tricks, but respects his relatives to the extreme, and is worthy of suspicion. He regards the king's original intentions, which seem to be inconsistent. The slave thinks that the matter and its difficulties are in the future, so why not examine it in detail now." This discussion is more thorough and subtle than Sheng Yu's excerpt, but it is also more difficult to compromise and coordinate.Still have to keep it. I don't want the third booklet to come again.This time it was a Han soldier named Zhao Erxun, with the style name Gongxiang and the name Cishan. He was also a member of Zhenglan Banner under the Five Banners.His views are similar to those of Xi Jun, but his diction is sharper.Empress Dowager Cixi looked at these three books together, and saw something strange.Those who opposed this incident were all banner people, but the group of famous Han people who usually make troubles are silent, isn't it strange? In any case, there are already three excerpts. If you can't understand the edict, there must be someone who can speak.It was a last resort to stay in the memorial, and again and again, without any expression, it seemed as if there was something unspeakable and lost the reason.Therefore, she decided to send out these three papers and hand them over to the military for discussion. In the past few days, the rules and regulations of the Military Aircraft Department have taken on a new look.Naturally, King Chun did not enter the palace, the Military Aircraft Department was in power according to the rules for many years, not the "curtain military aircraft" Sun Yuwen who was not allowed to speak when asked by the Chief Assistant.Zhang Zhiwan has always been good at speaking ambiguous words, Erle and Bu are taciturn, and Li Wang Shiduo has only one errand, so he passes on the memorial and Sun Yuwen's words to Shiyuan, asking Chun Wang to make up his mind.This method of handling affairs has come up with a name called "Guofu". "This is all instigated by 'over there'. My lord, think about it," Sun Yuwen said, "Why don't the Han people speak?" "Over there" refers to King Gong, of course Shiduo understands.However, he never wanted to offend anyone, so when he heard this, he didn't want to go along with it, so he just asked: "Lai Shan, you just say what to do? It's best to write a letter, lest I don't know what to say." The job of the chief assistant officer is worse than that of the new military aircraft Zhang Jing.Erle and Bu heard it in their ears and felt very uncomfortable, but they could only touch their feverish faces. Sun Yuwen's feeling was quite the opposite of his own, and he replied complacently: "Of course it is 'should not be discussed'. How can outsiders know all about the grievances, and how can the imperial court fulfill Xuanzong? Wait until I personally Come to 'Tickets'." "Piao Bi" is an idiom used by the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty. It is an idiom used by the cabinet of the Ming Dynasty. It is the responsibility of the prime minister and the eunuch who holds the pen to handle the ceremony. Sun Yuwen used this idiom as if he regarded himself as the chief assistant.Shi Duo felt uncomfortable when he heard it, but on the one hand, King Chun trusted him, and on the other hand, he really couldn't make up his mind, so he pretended to be deaf and dumb, and sat next to Sun Yuwen, watching him write: "Qin Feng Yizhi: According to Sheng Yu, Xijun, Zhao Erxun, etc., Prince Chun is not suitable to participate in military affairs. According to Sheng Yu's statement: In October of the fourth year of Jiaqing, Emperor Renzongrui's sermons, the dynasty has since Since the establishment of the Military Plane Department, there have been no kings walking in the Military Plane Department. Because of this, Sheng Mo is far-reaching and promised to follow forever. However, since the curtain was closed, in view of the current situation, he had to participate in the military affairs with his own vassals. This is a deep heart of last resort , should be forgiven by all the ministers in the court." After writing this, Sun Yuwen stopped writing and asked: "My lord, what do you think of my meaning?" "I don't quite understand. You tell me, and Qiye will ask later, so I have something to say." "This refers to the "three evils" at the beginning. It was a last resort not to use Prince Gong to lead the army. Don't you all understand the difficulties of the court?" "Yeah! This happened in the past, why mention it now?" "Of course I have to mention it. It was a last resort in the past, and it is also a last resort now. Everyone is considerate before, why can't you be considerate later?" Then, Sun Yuwen wrote again: "On the 14th of this month, the order to discuss the matter between Prince Chun Yizhen and the ministers of military aircraft was originally an emergency matter for the Military Aircraft Department. Reject again and again, meet and plead, when the scriptures are rewarded, and the emperor will be in charge, and then the decree will be issued temporarily. How can all the ministers know all about the grievances? When it comes to military affairs, appoint ministers, and don't shirk , hoping to relieve the shoulders, and to fulfill the responsibility. After this detailed announcement, all the officials in the court should respect their own body and mind, and do not profane. What Sheng Yu and others played should be beyond discussion." After finishing writing, seal it, and fold it together in the original, together with other "important events" and "common things" chapters, "envelope" together, and Shiduo "passes the house" to "take the advance and stop". Regarding the memorial of Sheng Yu and others, King Jin had a different opinion, "This is because the Han people used too much on military planes, and they were a bit stingy." He said, "Sushun deserves to die, but the employment does not distinguish between Man and Han This point cannot but be said that he has a unique vision. The monk king did not like the Han people, especially the Han people in the south, but he has led the army for so many years, what kind of talents has he cultivated? Now we want to keep the Qing Dynasty, we must use the Han people again. For example, the negotiations between China and France cannot but rely on Li Shaoquan, and Vietnam's military cannot afford to use Xianghuai veteran generals. Unless I personally bring the Shenji Battalion to the front, who else can use our bannermen's army?再讲指授方略，我跟你老实说，我也只能靠许星叔，不说别的，只说那一带的山川形势，咱们旗人当中，就没有人能弄得清楚。” 世铎唯唯称是，毫无主张。醇王亦不愿跟他深谈，依照自己的意思，施展汉人恩威并用的手段，奏请将刑部侍郎许庚身派在军机处“学习行走”，专管军务。同时改组总理衙门，以奕劻“管理总署事务”，约略等于恭王以前的地位。宝鋆、李鸿藻、景廉所空下来的三个位子，派了阎敬铭、许庚身，以及翁同和的得意高足，内阁学士周德润接替。 越南战事失利的责任，自然也要追究，一连发了两道密谕。第一道是：“前已有密旨令潘鼎新驰赴广西镇南关外，备旨将徐延旭拿问，并令王德榜传旨将黄桂兰、赵沃革职拿问。现计潘鼎新应已抵广西，着该抚派员迅将徐延旭解京交刑部治罪；并着潘鼎新会同王德榜将黄桂兰、赵沃溃败情形，切实查讯，如系弃地奔逃，即行具奏请旨惩办，毋庸解交刑部。已革总兵陈得贵，防守扶良炮台，首被攻破，副将党敏宣，带队落后，畏缩不前，均着即在军前正法。其余溃败将弁，一并查明，分别定拟，请旨办理，毋稍徇隐。” 第二道是：“云南边防紧要，迭经谕令唐炯出关督率防军，坚守边疆门户，乃该抚并未奉有懿旨，率行回省，置边事于不顾，以致官兵退扎，山西失守，唐炯不知缓急，遇事退缩，殊堪痛恨。前已密谕张凯嵩驰赴云南，传旨将唐炯革职拿问，现计张凯嵩应已至滇，即着派员将该革员迅速解京，交刑部治罪。” 廷寄到达广西、云南，唐炯和徐延旭俯首无语，遵旨将逮，不会有什么变故，但是王德榜却大为紧张。因为党敏宣全师后遁，不但所部三千五百人，屯在谅山，而且黄桂兰服毒自杀，所节制的两万人，目前亦在党敏宣掌握之中。陈得贵是冯子材的旧部，手下虽只一千人，却是打不散的子弟兵。如果公然宣旨，逮捕党敏宣、陈得贵就地正法，势必引起叛乱。因此，接到廷寄，秘而不宣，只召集了极少数的部将，商议对策。 有个千总叫宁裕明，湖南衡阳人，却投身淮军，又辗转归入王德榜部下，机智骁勇，是大将之材，这时自告奋勇，愿意擒党敏宣来献。至于陈得贵，到底只有一千人，王德榜决定包围缴械，说不得要“硬拚”了。 商定步骤，分头进行。宁裕明只带了一名马弁出镇南关，直投党敏宣大营，声称奉王德榜之命，邀他到龙州会商筹措军粮的办法。 这是当时军中第一大事，党敏宣自然该去。他也防到有什么不测之祸，自具戒心，不过对镜自照，气色不变，他精通星相之学，自己算自己的命，当死于刀下，所以每逢打仗，望敌先退，这时候又算了流年，认为能从北宁逃出来，灾星已退。而且看到宁裕明单骑来迎，料想无他。就这样，为防万一，还是带了两把手枪防身。 等到一进镇南关，守关稽察出入的一名把总，上前迎接，宁裕明一下马便嚷着：“快快备水洗脸！先洗脸，后吃饭，请你赶快预备。” 一路仆仆风尘，天气又热，饥渴交加而汗出如浆，那名把总很会办差，很快地备好了大桶凉茶、大批蒲扇，热水新手巾。党敏宣的几十名亲兵，解下武器，洗脸的洗脸，喝茶的喝茶，乘凉的乘凉，戒备全弛。 党敏宣这时已被请到关上休息。宁裕明一看时机已到，努一努嘴，他的随从马弁，立刻从背后捷步而上，将党敏宣的双手一抄，反剪在背。守关把总直扑而前，夺下他的两把手枪，扔到宁裕明面前，捡起一看，子弹已经上膛，“保险”也都拉开了。 “宁裕明！”党敏宣知道着了道儿，脸色苍白，语声却能保持镇静，“你叫你的人放手！” 宁裕明根本不理，亲自动手替他扣上一个“口勒”，让他不得出声，接着另外来了两个人，拿麻绳将党敏宣捆得结结实实，从侧门抬上一辆黑布围裹的棚车，疾驰而去。 然后宁裕明才向党敏宣的亲兵宣布：“党副将已经奉旨逮捕。大家愿意'吃粮'的，照旧当兵，不愿意当兵的，按路程远近发盘缠回家。” 亲兵们面面相觑，接着交头接耳商议了一会，都说愿意照旧吃粮。 “照旧吃粮的跟我走……。” “怎么？不出关回原地方？”有人抢着问。 “吃粮那里都一样。”宁裕明说：“你们不要出花样，武器让我暂时收着，跟我到了龙州，自然发还给你们。” 事起仓卒，不知宁裕明还有什么布置？倘或不听命令，惹恼了宁裕明，翻脸不认人，白白送了性命，未免不值。因而都乖乖地缴了械。 将党敏宣解到龙州，陈得贵亦已被捕。潘鼎新在贵县接了巡抚大印，已经进驻龙州。所以一切都由他主持，党敏宣自知难逃一死，俯首无语。陈得贵却大为不服，说扶良一战，他苦战半日，其他各军都作壁上观，袖手不救。又说扶良炮台撤守，奉有“黄统领”的将令，果然呈上一张“手谕”。黄桂兰已经服毒毕命，死无对证，而字迹却象，到底真有这道手谕，还是出于伪造？已莫可究诘。 “好了，”潘鼎新说：“有人告你克扣粮饷，总有这回事吧？” 听得这话，陈得贵知道自己死定了，勃然变色，大声说道：“天下十八省，那里有不克扣军饷的营官？要我的命，我给，这样的罪名，我不服。” “服不服，谁管你。既然承认克扣军饷，那就情屈命不屈了。” 于是五月初一那天，党敏宣和陈得贵，骈肩被斩，正法军前。虽无补于前方的士气，却激励了广西的民心。 在京里，和战大计，踌躇难决。慈禧太后与醇王自然渴望大张天威，但孙毓汶表面迎合，心里却早有了定见，能和不能战。清流则因李鸿藻的挫折，同时鉴于唐炯、徐延旭的有名无实，不敢再放言高论，因此，主战的论调，反倒消沉了。 恰好粤海关税务司客卿，德国人德璀琳得到法国驻越南的统帅福禄诺的同意，出面调解，打了个密电给李鸿章，说中国愿和，可以请法国止兵。慈禧太后与醇王心虽不愿，但亦无奈，只好责成李鸿章“保全和局”。孙毓汶和许庚身商量拟定的密旨，告诫“李鸿章再如前在上海之迁延观望，坐失事机，自问当得何罪？此次务当竭诚筹办，总期中法邦交，从此益固，法越之事，由此而定，既不别贻后患，仍不稍失国体，是为至要。如办理不善，不特该大臣罪无可宽，即当此总理衙门王大臣亦不能当此重咎也。” 这样措词是瞒过慈禧太后和醇王，以及搪塞清议的一个障眼法，在严峻的责备之中，暗示李鸿章可以放手办事，只要能和就行。 但是法国却另有打算，派出八艘军舰，过厦门向北而去。做过崇厚使俄参赞的上海道邵友濂辗转得到消息，急电总理衙门告警。在此以前，法国军舰曾开到基隆，派人上岸测绘地图，强要买煤，因此，这八艘军舰的目的何在，是很容易明白的。 这一下又要备战了。而所谓“备战”，新政府与恭王当政之日的做法，并无两样，无非发一道“六百里加紧”的“密谕”，通饬有关省份的督抚“力筹守御，务臻严密”。再就是“闻鼙鼓而思将士”，醇王想起一批宿将。杨岳斌是决计不肯复出的了，无须问得，四川的鲍超，安徽的刘铭传，应该可用，传旨丁宝桢和李鸿章察看近况复奏。 这时军机全班尽撤的大政潮，已经平伏。张佩纶早在政府改组之初，就上了一个折子作为试探，说是“枢臣不兼总署，窒碍难行”，说“恭亲王为朝廷懿亲，各国亲与立约，服其威信；是以二十年来外侮迭出，卒能化大为小，化有为无者，军机大臣兼总署之明效也。”用意是为恭王复起开路，希望提醒慈禧太后，主持洋务，还预恭王，让他重回总署。既回总署，则又须重回军机，后者才是这个折子的本意，用心甚深。 谁知为恭王试探，没有成功，意外地张佩纶本人倒试探出一个足以欣慰的迹象。折子一上，当天就有明发，派军机大臣阎敬铭、许庚身在总理衙门行走，足见得张佩纶的慈眷犹盛，说话一是一、二是二，如响斯应，威风如昔。 因此，从三月底邵友濂的电报一到，备战的密谕既发，他立刻又闭门谢客，写了一通洋洋洒洒，不下三千言之多的奏折，畅论设防与谋和的关系与方略。 奏折中的警语是：“即欲和，亦须赶紧设防。防军强一分，敌焰必减一分，防饷惜一分，赔兵费转加一分。”以下又分列设防六事，对李鸿章似贬实褒，说“李鸿章办理洋务，最遭诟病，而能战能和，缓急足恃者，亦仅仅北洋一处。”对张树声，则报张华奎鼓励盛昱掀起轩然大波之怨，很放了两枝暗箭，说越南军务的军火，本“责成张树声经理，乃该督仅能自顾东防。即如此次滇军所需军火，该督以在梧州者留待潘鼎新；而以在广州者，应解滇军，略一转移，岂不直捷？臣实百思不得其解。”意思是军火有好有坏，好的留给同为淮军的潘鼎新，坏的解交漠不相关的岑毓英。以下提到奉旨主持琼州防务的彭玉麟，请求“饬下张树声，同心合力，无掣其肘”，攻讦得更露骨了。 这个奏折颇为醇王所重视，承旨所发的密谕，完全引伸其义。同时召集廷议，咨询和战大计，张佩纶又慷慨陈奏：“夫中国以平粤捻、定新疆之余威，二十年来，师船火器，糜饷以巨万计，出而保一越南不能，非唯疆场诸臣之咎，老成宿将及凡有血气者，当亦羞之。今事机孔迫，宵旰独忧，危急艰难之际，而内外诸臣，犹复涂饰观听，不能推诚相与，安望其以后之卧薪尝胆哉？然则今日之事，和与不和，当以敌情兵力为定，法言可许则和，不可则不和，兵力可战则不和，不可战则和。” 这段议论，字字打动慈禧太后的心。当然也有她不以为然的，特别是翰林院代奏编修梁鼎芬的一个奏折，引起了慈禧太后的震怒——梁鼎芬主张杀李鸿章。 梁鼎芬籍隶广东番禹，是粤中名儒陈澧的学生。陈门高弟，最有名的三个人：江西萍乡的文廷式、广西贺县的于式枚，再有一个就是梁鼎芬。这三个人的交情也最厚，厚到于梁甘让艳福于文道希，因为这两个人跟翁同和、潘祖荫一样，都是天阉。 三个人当中梁鼎芬的年纪最轻，但科场很得意，光绪六年中进士、点翰林，年方二十二岁。他的房师是湖南人，名叫龚镇湘，有个侄女儿，从小父母双亡，为母舅家所抚养，龚小姐的这位母舅就是做《十朝东华录》的王先谦。 龚镇湘看中这个门生年少多才，托王先谦做媒，将侄女儿许了给梁鼎芬。龚小姐美而能诗，又画得一手花卉，梁鼎芬敬之如佛，特题所居为“栖凤苑”，然而名为双宿，实同孤栖。隔了两年文廷式赴北闱进京，住在梁家，不知如何协议，梁夫人做了不居名义的文太太了。 三年散馆，梁鼎芬当了编修，也是名翰林之一，其时广东在京的名士，以李文田为魁首。但是，这样一位通人，却深信风水星相，他的“子平之术”，在京里名气甚大，这年为梁鼎芬排八字，算他二十七岁必死。 梁鼎芬算算只有一年可以活了，大起恐慌，便向李文田求救，可有禳解之术？李文田告诉他：除非有什么大祸发生，不然不能免死。 大祸从何而来？想来想去想通了，“祸福无门，唯人自召”，不妨自己闯一场大祸。恰好廷议和战大计，便拿李鸿章作题目，上折说他有“可杀之罪八”。奏折写成，为他的舅舅所发觉，极力阻止，而梁鼎芬执意不从。他的想法是：此折一上，多半会得充军的罪名，既可以禳解免死，又可落个直声震天下的大名，一举两得，十分合算。只是这个打算不足为他人道而已。 果然，慈禧太后震怒之下，要重重治梁鼎芬的罪，而阎敬铭要救他，说他书生之见，不足计较。多方劝解，慈禧太后才不追究，不过心里已记住了梁鼎芬的名字。 此外还有许多折子，大都主战。最有力的两个，一个是邓承修领衔，连名的八个人，都是清流，另一个是浙江道御史圣裔孔宪谷领头，列衔的更多，主战以外，还论筹饷之道，主张以内务府的经费，全部移作军饷，至于宫廷的供应，只要责成内务府大臣师曾和文锡以私财承办，就绰绰有余了。