Chapter 153 Mother and Son Monarch and Minister (4-1)

"Zhang Xiangshuai has a telegram and just received it. He will protect Yang Shuqiao with his whole family!" Wang Wenshao handed over the original telegram. After receiving it, Gang Yi refused to read it.Because there is a thick stack of paper, it may not contain thousands of words, and it is conceivable that Zhang Zhidong must have used many allusions, which seems to be very difficult. At this time, where is the time to read his articles? "Kui Weng," he handed back the telegram, "tell me! Don't bother me." "Let's make a long story short. You know, Yang Shuqiao was accepted by Zhang Xiangshuai's supervisor in Sichuan, and he is the most proud student. Zhang Xiangshuai also protected him when he entered Beijing. Recently, he also protected him in the 'special economic department'..."

"Now," Gang Yi interrupted him very unceremoniously, "what are you talking about about special economics?" "If you don't talk about the special economic department, you have to talk about Zhang Xiangshuai's face. In my opinion, let's make a difference!" "Let's be more generous?" Gang Yi slapped Shangyu, which had been pinched in his right hand, hard on his left palm, "Shangyu Huanghuang, why don't we turn around and announce the decree, and miss a name?" "I mean, let's invite together and get the purpose face to face."

Before he could finish his words, Gang Yi shook his head, "I won't go! You must hit a snag." He said, "How many years have I been in the Ministry of Criminal Justice, I have never heard of such a thing." "Then," Wang Wenshao said again, "can you delay the execution time a little bit, I'll hurry back and write a replay request, maybe I'll be gracious." Gang Yi was born as an officer of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and he is extremely familiar with the cases and procedures. He estimated that the decree was announced, bound, and tied to the Caishikou for beheading. After such a step-by-step process, it should have been noon before the operation.Then you might as well be a fake favor with lip service.

Thinking of stopping, he smiled and replied, "As the saying goes: the head falls to the ground at three o'clock in the afternoon. Well, I'll try my best to delay until then." Wang Wenshao had no choice but to nod his head and said: "That's it, I'll do it quickly!" After saying that, he turned around in a hurry, but the fortitude stopped him again, "Kui Weng," he said, "I advise you not to touch this thing." Nails! It won't help, it will only increase the blame. Why bother?" Wang Wenshao was taken aback.He is also a person who is familiar with the world and knows the meaning of fortitude. He is not trying to persuade him with good intentions, but he himself does not want to be listed on the performance.This might as well be the truth, but if the Minister of Military Aircraft's recital does not have his own name, it will damage his own prestige and offend Zhang Zhidong.So simply cancel the matter.

This time, Wang Wenshao also hesitated.There is nothing wrong with playing with a single title, but if you hit a snag by yourself, I'm afraid you can't bear it on your shoulders.It just so happened that it was too bad to be expelled from the military plane. So he asked: "So, how to explain to Zhang Xiangshuai?" "Kui Weng!" Gang Yi frowned and replied, "Thanks to you being an old man, is this considered a problem?" When Wang Wenshao heard what he said, he was filled with regret.Thinking about it, I really should scold myself: How unreasonable!The reply only said that "the decree has been issued, and there is no way to save it", isn't it prevarication?I ran for at least a while, but I was resolute and refused, and it was in vain.If you have to ask someone to bring a message to Zhang Zhidong, you will be able to ask for forgiveness.

"Yes, yes!" He was far from the look and tone he had when he came here, and he said convincingly, "I will cook according to your instructions." When Gangyi returned to the lobby, Liu Guangdi had already received a private tip from his former colleague from the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and he would die on this day.So when he saw Gang Yi and the sixth official of the Ministry of Punishment being promoted to his seat, he immediately resisted and said: "What's the reason for executing him without interrogation?" As soon as this remark came out, Kang Guangren was anxious at first. Next to him was Tan Sitong, who supported his limp body, and said softly, "Stand up!"

At this time Gang Yi stood up and said loudly: "Declaration!" "Slow down!" Liu Guangdi's voice was louder than his: "It is a rule of our ancestors that anyone who complains of grievances before execution, even if they are thieves, should be interrogated by the prison officer on behalf of Chen Tang. Please interrogate him. Execution without interrogation has never happened before." Example! Even if we don’t care about anything in our generation, there’s nothing like a country that can’t be hurt and the ancestral system that can’t be destroyed!” This eloquent talk was a big surprise for her fortitude.If you don't know the law, you can use strong words to intimidate people. He understands the law and has to admit that Liu Guangdi's words make sense, so he has no words to answer.

In the hall, the air was as stiff as death, and Liu Guangdi reiterated his request: "Please follow the law in the hall!" "I am executed according to the order." Gang Yi replied, "I don't know anything else, and I can't control it." Liu Guangdi continued to argue, but Yang Rui pulled his sleeve and called out his number: "Pei Cun! Kneel on your knees, and listen to what the will says!" So Fan Yan came forward and pressed Liu Guangdi to the ground, and he immediately announced the decree. Then he shouted: "Take it down and tie it up!"

"I have something to say!" Yang Rui said defiantly, "I dare not accept the words 'big treason and injustice!' "Don't say it!" Gang Yi sternly stopped: "By decree: don't say it!" So the fan servants swarmed up, two carrying one, half dragging and half helping to get into the mule cart.One car per person, surrounded by 200 infantry soldiers sent by the Yamen Commander, marched out of Xuanwumen and headed straight for Caishikou. At that time, the crowd of onlookers in the road was already crowded, and they heard the thunder of cars passing by, and they all stood there with their necks stretched out—the only exception was Wang Wu.When the mule cart was approaching, he lowered his head and quietly wiped away the two soybean-sized tears from the corners of his eyes.

"Master!" Zhang Dianchen whispered, "Go back!" Wang Wu covered his face, turned around, and retreated, followed by Zhang Dianchen.Walking to a less-traveled place, Wang Wu stood still, the tears had disappeared, and his face was resolute. "How to get the corpse, have you asked?" "I understand everything. Don't worry, I will leave Uncle Tan's funeral to me. You always go back to drink!" Wang Wu closed his eyes and shook his head.After walking a few steps, he suddenly turned around and said, "I heard that the secretary of the Guangdong Guild Hall dare not show up. I'm afraid that Kang Youwei's younger brother will not be taken away. Kang Youwei has hurt you, Uncle Tan, but his younger brother is in the same trouble as your Uncle Tan." , you have cooked together too. Hurry up!"

"That's right! I'm leaving now." Zhang Dianchen said, "Don't be sad when you are old! Uncle Tan is a hero, and he must not be used to seeing Master shed tears." Wang Wu didn't answer, turned around and left.Zhang Dianchen didn't dare to neglect, he hurried to Caishikou, went to the agreed place, and went to find the man he sent to handle the matter. The agreed place was a pharmacy in the north of Caishikou. Its name was "Xihe Niantang".According to legend, the two signboards "Xihe Niantang" and "Liubiju" selling pickles are both in Yan Song's handwriting.Zhang Dianchen was friends with the shopkeeper of Xihe Niantang, so he borrowed this place as a place of contact. "The executioner has taken over." Lao Liu, one of Zhang Dianchen's most capable men, reported to him: "He is very friendly, and he agreed. He also refused to accept red envelopes, saying that Uncle Tan is a loyal minister and should be 'served' well. However, I feel that the craftsmanship is not high and I am not sure.” It turned out that Zhang Dianchen was instructed by Wang Wu to find a way not to teach Tan Sitong that his body was different.There is no one who can't cut off the head, but a clever executioner, pushing the knife and dragging the edge, is very measured, can cut the throat and leave the front layer of flesh still connected.If the head does not fall to the ground, it is still considered a whole body.The so-called "not sure" means that Tan Sitong's head may not fall to the ground. "It's impossible, let's not talk about him, but we have to prepare a coffin..." Before he could finish a word, he heard a roar like a thunderstorm.I don't know if this is a rule handed down from that year. Anyone who sees the executioner's knife in the execution ground must shout such a loud voice, so as not to be possessed by ghosts.So listening to the whistling, you know that one of the six is ​​going to go. "It's the surname Kang!" A young apprentice from Xihe Niantang came to report, "The one surnamed Kang has already fainted from fright. The next one is said to be surnamed Tan." Hearing this, Zhang Dianchen was on fire, raised his right hand and pressed lightly, and he went up to the counter.Looking from a distance, I saw five people kneeling side by side, but they all straightened their waists. It can also be distinguished that the first one is none other than Tan Sitong. Zhang Dianchen's heart was sour, I couldn't bear to watch it anymore!He jumped off the ground, covered his ears with his hands, and hurried back.But that whistling was too loud after all, it still shook his heart and made him tremble all over. ※ ※ ※ Perhaps it was in retaliation for the questioning and contradicting in the lobby of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and the fortitude of the supervisor, Yang Rui and Liu Guangdi were executed at the end, so that they could see their companions fall one by one, and before they died, they would have to suffer more torture. After Liu Guangdi finished beheading, it was dusk, and six headless corpses lay in the darkness.The crowd dispersed, leaving behind a mournful cry.The one who cried the most was Yang Rui's son Yang Qingchang.In addition, some relatives and friends, or child servants, cried.Only Kang Guangren, as Wang Wu had predicted, was lonely behind him, and no one cared about him in the Guangdong Guild Hall, which was close at hand. Tan Sitong is decapitated after all!And his eyes are wide open, his appearance is terrifying. Zhang Dianchen knelt on the ground and wished: "Uncle Tan, you died a miserable old age..." "It's not that he died a miserable death!" Suddenly someone interrupted him, "It's that he died an unjust death!" Zhang Dianchen turned his face and looked up. He was a well-dressed scholar in his forties. He immediately asked, "What's your name?" "My surname is Li." The man squatted down with tears in his eyes, and said angrily, "Resurrection, there is a sky above your head!" After finishing speaking, he stretched out his hand and wiped the eyelids of the deceased, finally closing Tan Sitong's eyes that were so embarrassing. ※ ※ ※ Ronglu's apartment is filled with congratulatory guests.Congratulations to him for his new appointment as a military aircraft.The governor of Zhili, Beiyang Minister, was replaced by Yulu, but his power was greatly reduced.Yizhi: The Beiyang armies are still under the control of Ronglu, with Yulu as the assistant. However, the congratulatory guests who came to the door could not see the owner.Rong Lu went to visit Li Hongzhang. "I also just received the news. Zhonghua, your new life is a strange number. It is not only a silk fiber, but also a military talisman. I have never heard of it before!" Li Hongzhang said in admiration, "Rare, rare!" "I really can't push it away." Rong Lu replied terrified, "I really don't know how to take care of it, so I came here to ask Zhongtang for advice." "Heavy words, heavy words!" Li Hongzhang cupped his hands again and again, "To be honest, I don't know how you can take care of both? However, there is no need to rush, and you can always find a way to achieve both." "Yes! Fortunately, Zhongtang is here, so I don't have to worry about no one giving advice. Especially Westernization." Rong Lu suddenly asked, "Is it worth saving the woodcutters in Zhongtang's opinion?" "Here," Li Hongzhang smiled, "Zhonghua, you've stumped me!" "Oh!" Rong Lu said in confusion, "Please tell Zhongtang clearly." "If it is not worth preserving, talents are rare. Although Zhang Qiaoye's experience in foreign affairs is not far-reaching, he is still a good hand. But if it is worth preserving, Huanghuang's edict clearly stated that he has a lot of bad deeds. Who wants to protect him? I can’t get rid of the suspicion of the party’s protection. Zhonghua, you know, my ‘joining the cabinet to do things’ is really not doing things, the future generations are fearful, the old man is old! I really have nothing to offer, and I dare not offer it.” There is a lot of complaints under the words, and the words "the young people are awesome" are especially harsh.Rong Lu thought for a second, let him vent his depression, at least he can understand what kind of thinking he is, and then he can talk to him and win support.He knew very well that although he had grasped the power of government affairs and military affairs, whether he could grasp it depended on the attitudes of several people, the most important being Li Hongzhang.It was the first time that the grace was awarded, leaving all the congratulators behind, to visit this old man, just to express my sincerity to pay special respect to him.That being the case, no matter how much he complained, even if he pointed at the monk and called him bald, he would have to pinch his nose and accept it. Therefore, with deep sympathy and even guilt on his face, he lowered his head and said in a low voice: "I know Zhongtang's complaints. The Empress Dowager's sage is also in the insight. There must be a time in the future to rely on prestige. " When it comes to "prestige", Li Hongzhang's complaints are even worse: "What prestige is really embarrassing! All countries in the East and West know the word Li Hongzhang. As the heads of state and kings, they all think that the state owns the big government. Huh!" He sneered self-deprecatingly, "Who knew that Gang Ziliang and his ilk were actually real prime ministers. Weng Shuping took a fancy to him and protected him. I really can't think of it. The solution. It is said that Weng Shuping’s return to the farmland was due to the “perfection” of the people he protected. If Er is like this, it is a mistake for the country and oneself. A scholar who has power often makes such a useless person. It is a pity, It’s all about luck!” Hearing these words, Rong Lu was both surprised and delighted. It turned out that "the younger generation is to be feared" was a mockery of fortitude!Hearing that he hates fortitude so deeply, it is just for help, let's say a few heart-to-heart words first, and grasp this old man first. "In the past few years, there has been nothing more thorough than the central hall." Rong Lu moved his body closer and said, "Yesterday Cisheng summoned him and specifically mentioned, saying, 'As long as I am in charge, I will never let you go. Mr. Li is sitting on the bench. But it is not a good way to borrow him and save him. It is not a good way to let him return to Beiyang. You have to pass on the word to him, just say what I said. I will never forget that he has flat hair and flat hair. Nianzi, credit for protecting the Qing Dynasty.'” "The kindness is profound, and I am inexplicably grateful!" Li Hongzhang was so grateful for his life, he couldn't feel excited, "The Qing Dynasty was the world of the Qing Dynasty. In my life, I should not distinguish between different categories. However, the Han people are not all stupid, and the banner people are not all loyal. Said Back then, Ping Changmao and Ping Nianzi, the two palaces were curtained, and the virtuous king ruled the country. He repeatedly issued decrees: as long as it is beneficial to the situation, the commander of the army can do it freely, and the court will not be controlled by it. Great! Don’t cry, but work hard? This is the key to quell the chaos and rebuild the country. Zhonghua, to maintain the overall situation, your status is just like that of Wen Wenzhong back then. If you don’t speak up, no one will be able to speak up!” Comparing Ronglu to Wenxiang, a famous official who was a friend of Tongguang, those who experience it are really flattered.If you think about what Li Hongzhang said, you will know that his true intention is to persuade Empress Dowager Cixi to use Han people more.Those who are resolute must think that these words are absurd, but Ronglu feels the same way.Immediately replied earnestly: "These words come from the mouth of the middle hall, which is different from the general theory. I will definitely report to the compassionate saint." Sensing Ronglu's sincerity and his sincere desire to stabilize the situation, Li Hongzhang felt that it was necessary to pour out his heart, "I have two words. When I meet someone I can talk to, I have to say it. Zhong Hua , please remember.” He said with fingers bent, “First, people don’t care about things, and people don’t care about their status. Second, internal strife will lead to foreign aggression.” He said one sentence, Rong Lu repeated it in his heart, and immediately chewed out the meaning he contained.The first is to wipe out the distinction between Manchu and Han, especially relatives and nobles.Second, there must be a limit to internal strife. Internal strife that can cause foreign aggression must never be allowed to occur. He also had similar thoughts on weekdays, but he was not as thorough as Li Hongzhang, so he said convincingly: "The teaching of Zhongtang, I will never forget it in my life!" "Heavy words, serious words!" Li Hongzhang said in a very solemn tone: "Zhonghua, you can only keep these two words in your heart. Moreover, you must not act too hastily! The former master Zeng Wenzheng used eight words for his strength: 'Seek stability first, change second.' His words are delicious." These few words are more cordial and interesting in Ronglu.Thinking about my own situation, there are fortitude and jealousy in the military aircraft department; Xu Tong and his like in the imperial court are responsible for hypocrisy; One's own status is bound to be involved in the whirlpool in the future.There will be great difficulties in the future, and only by seeking stability first and standing in an invincible position can we mediate the overall situation and make a difference. Thinking about this, I stood up and bowed: "I would like to be taught! Zhongtang's lecture today, I will truly benefit from it forever." ※ ※ ※ The opinion that the situation should be stabilized as soon as possible was sincerely accepted by Empress Dowager Cixi.Therefore, the Kang Party only managed a few more people.Of course Zhang Yinhuan was hard to come by, so he was dismissed from his post and sent to the army in Xinjiang, and handed over to the local officials to strictly control him; Xu Zhijing, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, was imprisoned forever; crimes in Xinjiang. When the new party is convicted, the old party is also the queen party, so it is natural to celebrate with each other.The first is Huaitabu, the minister of rites who was dismissed by the emperor for preventing Wang Zhao from submitting a letter. Because his father, Ruilin, who was the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, once sponsored the Empress Dowager Cixi's natal family, and Huaitabu's wife was the Empress Dowager Cixi. The "Qing Ke" was often banned in and out of the palace, so Huaitabou was entrusted with the order to make up the Zuodu Yushi of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Minister in charge of the Internal Affairs Office. The second is the hall official of the Ministry of Rites.Liao Shouheng made up for Li Duanfen's vacancy, and the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, who was vacated, was promoted by Zhao Shuqiao, the left servant, because of his fortitude.The Minister of Rites, Yu Lu, who is full of vacancies, should also make up for the governor of Zhili.The Empress Dowager Cixi decided to use this position to reward the "old school" who had always been loyal to her although she was useless. The "old school" in the mouth of the Empress Dowager Cixi is the "Mr. Taoism" who has been well-behaved and sages since Woren.Today the leader of the old school is Xu Tong.After the Empress Dowager Cixi expelled Weng Tonghe, she felt that this person was more desirable, so when she summoned him, she was very courteous and ordered the eunuch to help him to the palace.After saluting, let him stand and answer. "Are you in your seventies this year?" Xu Tong is from the Han army - a Han from the flag.So I used the bannerman's self-proclaimed answer: "The slave will be eighty this year." "Ah!" Cixi laughed heartily: "Look, I forgot! Isn't birthday given in April this year?" "The empress dowager's grace! I am grateful to the whole family of slaves." As he spoke, he kowtowed again. "No, no!" Empress Dowager Cixi shouted loudly, "Come on! Come and support Master Xu." The empress dowager and the emperor have always summoned their ministers, except for military planes, eunuchs do not need to avoid it.At this time, he came to help, but Xu Tong still knelt down and thanked him before he got up. "You're eighty, and you're still in such good spirits! The emperor is only twenty-eight this year, so he's useless!" The Empress Dowager Cixi sighed, "Oh! How can it be so good? Thinking about it makes people worry!" Every day the emperor called the imperial doctor to Yingtai to ask for the pulse, and the pulse case was sent to the internal affairs office every day for the senior officials above the third grade to read.However, the emperor was not seriously ill except for his anger, and Xu Tong knew about it.At this time, listening to the words of the Empress Dowager Cixi, it seems that she wants to abolish the establishment and seems to have some scruples.He felt that the elders of the three dynasties should participate in the merits of the policy, so he replied loudly: "The empress dowager was entrusted by Emperor Wen Zongxian to put an end to the great chaos, help the society, and be a sage and arbitrarily. The slave is too much to admire." This passage sounds a bit off topic, and the implication is all pinned on the phrase "sage is arbitrary".The more satisfied Cixi felt, the more gentle her tone became. "When Wen Zong passed away, there were external troubles and internal troubles. It was all thanks to the concerted efforts of you, a group of loyal people, that we are here today. You are still in good spirits, and you still have to take care of me." "Yes! The slave is still alive and dare not be lazy." "The Book of the Ministry of Rites is an important part. The country's great scriptures and talents depend on the dedication of the officials of the Ministry of Rites. Yulu has been released. Look, who should be the secretary of the Ministry of Rites?" This question lifted Xu Tong's spirits. There was someone in his pocket who was going to stand out a long time ago.At this moment, he thought for a while and replied: "In terms of talents among the current banner people, Qixiu, Shangshu of the Lifan Academy is the first. This person is a filial son with good conduct, and he is really a mellow Confucian!" "Is he from Hanlin?" "Yes! The Imperial Academy of Tongzhi for four years." "It turned out to be the first list of Chongqi!" Empress Dowager Cixi said, "It's fine if it's Hanlin." As a rule, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Rites, who were not born in the Imperial Academy, could not serve as ministers.Qixiu has this qualification, so Empress Dowager Cixi accepted Xu Tong's recommendation.Immediately, he summoned the military plane and ordered him to make up for the Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites with Qixiu tune. This was Xu Tong's first gratifying event in the past few months.And the kindly family member Youlong is more than that.When he retreated to the court room, the eunuch ordered a meal, and what he rewarded was the roasted side and stuffed duck withdrawn from the imperial meal.Xu Tong was fasting today, but he had to eat the delicacy given by the emperor, and it was not a sin to eat it.Thinking about it this way, he ate his fill with peace of mind and returned home in a sedan chair. As soon as he returned home, there were guests. One was Qixiu, who was newly appointed; It turned out that Zhang Jing from the Military Aircraft Department copied the decree of grace and went to Qixiu to deliver a letter to announce the good news, and it happened that Chongqi was also there.He also had frequent contacts with Xu Tong, and they would hold up the shackles a few days a month and talk about karma, so he and Qixiu went to Xu's house in the same car. Qixiu is a man with virtue better than talent, and he is very particular about loyalty, filial piety and righteousness.When I saw Xu Tong, I saluted as usual and said: "Duo was recommended by the teacher. The disciples are ashamed to thank the teacher. I will thank the teacher another day. Because the thank you book has not been uploaded, thank the teacher first, and I will be at a disadvantage in the festival." Xu Tong's temperament is very narrow, if others say such things, they will definitely be angry.Only Qixiu is different, I feel that his views are often different, but when I think about it carefully, they are quite reasonable, showing off to others is enough to bring honor to the teacher, so he is extraordinarily graceful. "You're right! Nowadays, there are a lot of people who are 'in the court of appointment, and in the private room of Byrne'. People's hearts are not old, and their morals are degraded. Supporting righteousness is in my generation." Xu Tong shook his head and said, "Yingzhi, Correct the morals of the people, rectify the famous teachers, the burden on your shoulders is not light!" "Yes! In the future, the teacher will always be required to teach at any time, and the concubine will almost never fail. When it comes to correcting the morals, the disciples think that we should start with correcting the style." "That's right! Stereotyped writing has not been abolished for five hundred years, and there are always his reasons. How can we talk about reform lightly? But besides rectifying the style, we should also pay attention to introducing honest people and nurturing good people." This sentence is touching Chongqi's itching.Ever since his beloved daughter, Empress Jiashun, was martyred, he has been restless.The Empress Dowager Cixi also seemed to be alienating intentionally, and as the champion of "Wenqu Xingxia", she was released as a general of Jilin to control robbers in the fourth year of Guangxu, and transferred to the capital of Rehe in the fifth year.A censor spoke uprightly, saying that Chongqi was loyal and upright, so she should stay in Beijing to serve the country.As a result, she was reprimanded, which made Chongqi even more paranoid. Therefore, after being transferred from General Shengjing to Minister of the Household Department in the ninth year of Guangxu, she repeatedly complained of illness, and finally dismissed from office in the first month of the twelfth year of Guangxu.I have been idle for twelve years, and only eat the third-class Cheng Engong's salary. He was a student of Cheng Zhu, and he was inseparable from Confucius and Mencius, but he did not learn Mencius's way of nourishing qi.The twelve-year-old rice really tastes like a bird in his mouth. Hearing at Qixiu's house that Xu Tong has the great magic power to sponsor the Minister of Rites on his own without military planes, his heart suddenly moves.At this time, seeing Xu Tong expressing this, he just got into the conversation, "Zhongtang," he said, "it is the prime minister's job to seek talents for the country. Dagong is selfless. If there is a prince in the court, he is definitely a gentleman and a leader, and the villain's way is gone!" This tall hat made Xu Tong feel at ease and comfortable.Of course he knew Chongqi's situation, and wanted to take her as a wing, but the Empress Dowager Cixi had a heart-to-heart with him, and if she recommended her rashly, she would hit a snag, and this snag would break her head, so she always felt powerless. At this time, I feel the friendship, and I also feel that this is a good opportunity, and I must give him a hand.However, Empress Dowager Cixi's heart disease must be resolved first before she can be caught off guard.Turning to this idea, I had an idea, and quickly came up with an idea.However, it is inconvenient for Fangzheng's disciples to know his idea.So when Qixiu left, he left Chongqi behind to eat vegetarian food. Although they eat vegetarian food, they don't forget good wine. Both of them are good drinkers. When the new party suffered a big setback and was defeated, they naturally drank freely. "Wenshan," he said by calling Chongqi's alias, "now there is a major project related to the country, it seems that you can really play a role." Hearing these words, Chongqi was pleasantly surprised at first, then disappointed, the words were not true!Since he became an official, he has never heard anyone say that he can play a role in the court.What's more, it's a big plan related to the country! "Yinxuan," Xu Tong is a senior, and he is very old.However, Chongqi was a duke because of her nepotism, so she also called Xu Tong by another name, "How can you seek out me who has been idle for a long time when it comes to important matters related to the country? I don't know how it will work?" "The authorities are obsessed!" Xu Tong took a sip of wine, biting two pine nuts slowly with his mouth shrunken, and said leisurely, "Now Cisheng has a great concern, don't you want to get it?" "I can't guess. Ask!" "The emperor has no son so far, and I'm afraid there will be no hope in the future! What if something happens to you?" This question stopped Chongqi.Thinking about the incident of the emperor's son-in-law dying of "smallpox" twenty-four years ago, and his beloved daughter being forced to die for martyrdom afterward, I couldn't help but shed two old tears in grief. "Instead of making a decision in front of the coffin, we hurriedly welcome the foreign vassals into the succession. It's better to be early..." Xu Tong struggled to spit out two words: "Abolish the establishment!" It is the first heinous crime for ministers to talk about abolishing legislation.Even though he knew it was okay, his heart was still shaking.Chongqi made up her mind and said: "Here, why don't you just make a decree? If it can be established, it can be abolished!" "It's a good word. But someone has to initiate it." Xu Tong slightly lowered his voice, "Wenshan, don't forget that you have a different identity from others." It was only then that Chongqi was reminded that she was a relative of Jiaofang.The abolition of the establishment is a state matter, and it is also a family matter, and relatives can speak.However, how to say this? "You can speak for your son-in-law. According to the decree on the fifth day of December in the thirteenth year of Tongzhi, Emperor Wen Zongxian is now the son of Emperor Wen Zongxian, who will inherit the Datong and be the heir emperor. The emperor who has an heir will inherit the Daxing The emperor is the heir. You should read this meaning carefully!" Chong Qi nodded, concentrating on her thoughts.According to the original edict, the imperial lineage should still be in the same line.Although Mu Zong had no son, he should have a son who would be the emperor in the future.Even if the current emperor wants to have a son, after succeeding to the throne, he must respect Mu Zong as his father.That is to say, there is a very sacred responsibility today, to have children to maintain the continuity of the line.If there is no child, the original intention of welcoming the empress dowagers of the two palaces will be lost. "I understand that if you have no sons today, you are not worthy of being emperor. But," Chongqi was confused again, "as long as you dare to say this, everyone can say it!" "Yes! However, it is most suitable for you. Why? Because the emperor has no children, won't your grandson be delayed?" "Ah, ah! So there is such a reason." Chongqi said energetically, "That's right, that's right! It's about the national plan, and I can play a little role." So from the next day, Chongqi would complain whenever she had an opportunity, saying that the emperor was sorry for his ancestors, sorry for "Huang Kao", and sorry for "brother Huang"!Fortunately, there is Empress Dowager Cixi who is in charge of the clan's plan, otherwise, once the sick emperor dies, there will be no heirs, and foreign vassals will contend for the establishment, which will inevitably shake the foundation of the country. This argument came from the mouth of "Chong Gongye", and it did have different effects.Because he is the "in-law" of the Empress Dowager Cixi, it is unavoidable to think that he dared to say such a thing, it may be the instruction of "Cixi".Since the emperor was chosen by the Empress Dowager Cixi, it was inconvenient to go back on his word, and he issued an edict to demote him.So instigate Chongqi, as Jiaofang Yiqin, to concoct public opinion, and gradually form an atmosphere that advocates the abolition of the establishment, then it will fall like water, and things will go smoothly. bit transfer.Speaking of it, it is also the painstaking efforts of the Empress Dowager Cixi to seek the country. Of course, this is a more informed view.This is true for knowledgeable people, but ignorant people naturally think that abolishing legislation is an inevitable thing to do.This generation does not care about the cause and effect once the legislation is abolished, but only cares about who will replace it?Because support is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get rich and honor, this treasure is right, and you can eat it all your life. Therefore, officials under the banner, large and small, gather with their close relatives and friends, and often ask each other quietly: "Look, who will the emperor replace?" The person who is most qualified to answer this sentence is Li Lianying.However, he kept his mouth shut and never revealed a word.In fact, he didn't know "whom the emperor will replace".Even the Empress Dowager Cixi was at a loss again, suffering from being at a loss. If the establishment is abolished and a new monarch is established, it is natural to choose among the descendants of Xuanzong's line.The Empress Dowager Cixi thought hard and anxiously, but she couldn't decide: I don't know whether to make an heir for Wen Zong or Mu Zong? If she is the heir of Emperor Wenzong, she is still the empress dowager, and she can still listen to the government behind the curtain, but there are thirteen grandsons of Xuanzong's direct relatives in the world, all of whom are adults.To set up an heir for Mu Zong, Xuan Zong's great-grandson, there are many young children of the "Pu" generation, and they are welcomed into the palace. They can certainly imitate the stories of the Empress Dowager Xuanren of the Song Dynasty and the Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang of this dynasty.But the Empress Dowager Cixi has two concerns: first, since today, why bother?At the beginning of Mu Zong's death, he refused to establish an heir based on Wu Kedu's corpse remonstrance, but after more than 20 years, he suddenly accepted Wu Kedu's remonstrance. It is not clear that he wanted to seize power?At the beginning of the current emperor's personal administration, he had repeatedly expressed his heart that hanging the curtain was not enough as a lesson, it was a last resort due to the situation.That being the case, how can it contradict itself? Second, it takes at least ten years for young children to be educated to be able to govern themselves.Empress Dowager Cixi felt that her energy was not as good as before, and it was difficult for her to take on this important task.Moreover, Mu Zong and the current emperor were both raised by their own hands, who knows that both of them are unfilial sons!Wouldn't it be pissed off if an unfilial grandson was born after all the hard work was poured out?Turning to this idea, Empress Dowager Cixi was discouraged and timid, and dared not think about it anymore.