Chapter 214 Yingtai Sunset (14-2)

The emperor didn't know when he took his last breath, he only knew that it was three o'clock when Long Yu was the guest of honor, and according to the calculation of the twelve o'clock, it was Shen time. The minister of military aircraft held an emergency meeting and decided not to announce the funeral in secret.Because Ming issued an edict, which had been sent to various places by telegram. The son of Prince Chun, Zaifeng, was educated in the palace, but Puyi had not yet entered the palace.If the news of the emperor's death spreads, and Puyi enters the palace as a concubine, he must first wear it. I am afraid that the sick Empress Dowager Cixi will be taboo. Assuming that the emperor is still alive, hurry to the "Northern Mansion" to bring Puyi into the palace.

"Wait!" Zaifeng said, "That child is my grandma's lifeblood! I have to unblock it first." Banner people called their mother "grandma". What Zaifeng was referring to at this moment was not the Empress Dowager Cixi's younger sister, Prince Chunxian's Fujin, who had passed away long ago.Today, the head of the "Northern Mansion" family is Old Chun Wang's second side Fujin Liu Jiashi, and she is the biological mother of Zaifeng and his two younger brothers, Lao Liu Zaixun and Lao Qi Zaitao. This side Fujin is not mentally normal. There are many reasons. The most important thing is that she loves her youngest son very much. Although there are many wet nurses, maids, and mothers, she breastfeeds by herself, and sleeps with herself after weaning.As long as Zai Tao is not in front of her eyes, she will be at a loss.

Zai Tao is very beautiful and lively, so Empress Dowager Cixi also loves him very much.At that time, the sixth son of Prince Hui Mianyu, the "Old King and Grand Master", his son Yimo had no children, and Yimo had worked in many rich errands, such as the supervisor of Chongwenmen, so he had quite a lot of savings.In order to allow Zai Tao to obtain his "extinct property", the Empress Dowager Cixi ordered Zai Tao to adopt him to Yimo.Unexpectedly, this has caused Liu Jiashi a lot of trouble, she cried to death, and since then she has been in a trance, and often suffers from illness when she is stimulated.

When Zaifeng gave birth to a son, Liu Jiashi had a grandson to hug, which made up for the regret of losing her beloved son.So Puyi was raised by his grandmother as soon as he was born, and he went to see it once or twice every night. When he went to see it in the middle of the night, his grandson dared not wear shoes, for fear that the sound of the "bottom of the flowerpot" would startle his grandson. Such an inseparable "lifeblood" Son", Zaifeng knew that it would not be easy to take it away from her. The great news that Pu Yi will inherit the throne has spread throughout the entire government, the only one who doesn't know is Liu Jia.So when Zaifeng stammered his explanation, Liu Jiashi only shouted: "Poor life!" "Then fainted.

At that time, Prince Qing Yikuang was leading other ministers of military affairs, Minister of Internal Affairs Zeng Chong, and the chief eunuchs in the Queen's Palace to Beifu; as soon as they entered the door, they heard crying, including adults and children.The child's crying came naturally from Pu Yi, who had never seen such a mess before, and yelled "pass to the doctor", "fill ginger soup first", "hurry up and dress the child", and naturally cried out of fright. "Hey!" Zai Feng looked at the people who came to greet the "Emperor Heir" and stomped his feet: "It's terrible!"

"What's going on?" Yi Kuang asked. "My grandma couldn't bear to part with her child, and passed out. I don't know if something will happen?" "No, no!" Zhang Wenzhi, the chief steward of the mansion, rushed over and said: "Grandma woke up!" "That's good! Hurry up and hug!" So the eunuch stepped forward and stretched out his arms to hug him. Puyi cried even harder, and whoever wanted to step forward would yell, "No, no!" Even crying and beating, no one could coax him into submission. "What should I do? What should I do?" Zaifeng looked at everyone and kept rubbing his hands.

At this time Puyi was crying hoarsely, only twitching.His nurse Wang couldn't bear it, she hugged him aside, unbuttoned her clothes behind her back, and stuffed the nipple into his mouth.Puyi immediately stopped crying. "I have an idea!" Yuan Shikai had a sudden inspiration, "It's better to let the nurse carry it into the palace, and then change someone else to carry it in after reaching the Fuchang Palace." "That's a good idea!" Yi Kuang agreed loudly. So it's decided.Take the extremely gorgeous rear car that Wang Fujin often sits in, and let Wang sit in it with Puyi in his arms.

When they arrived in Dexiyuan, only Zaifeng took Puyi to Fuchang Palace, and the rest of the military ministers went back to Zhilu to discuss major issues.Puyi, who had been sleeping in the nurse's arms all this time, woke up in shock when the eunuch changed hands and found that she was in the hands of a stranger. "Don't cry, don't cry! Old man." This is Wang's nickname for Puyi, "Go see Lafayette, my dear! Mommy is waiting here." Thanks to her consolation, Puyi did not shed tears immediately.But when he saw the "Lafayette" who was as thin as a stick, with outstretched bird-like hands and nails more than an inch long, he finally burst into tears, trembling all over, struggling constantly, and crying repeatedly: "I want my mother, I want my mother!" .”

Zaifeng was in a panic, he just kept saying, "This child, this child!" "Coax him!" Empress Dowager Cixi said, "Give him something to eat!" "Yes, yes!" Li Lianying hurriedly urged the little eunuch: "Quick, quick, get the candied haws!" So the little eunuch rushed to fetch a long bunch of candied haws inlaid with date paste and pine nuts, and shouted in a thick voice, "Come here! Come here! Come here with candied haws!" Puyi stopped crying, looked at the candied haws, the hearts of the people present were relieved, and they all heaved a sigh of relief.Unexpectedly, although he had not reached the top, he already had the power of an unexpected event. He slapped the candied haws in the little eunuch's hand to the ground, and he cried loudly.

"This child is really awkward!" Empress Dowager Cixi said very unhappy: "Okay, okay! Hold it aside and play! " So Puyi returned to his wet nurse's arms.It is conceivable that this royal Jiao family, who is eligible to be named "Madam Baosheng" in the future, also stayed in the palace with her "grandfather". ※ ※ ※ When Zaifeng returned to the military plane, the will had already been drafted under Zhang Zhidong's auspices.This is a major event that can determine the major policy of the successor emperor, so the drafting of the will has always been based on the last order of the emperor Daxing, but it also needs to consider the opinions of relatives and important officials, and it is quite troublesome to finalize the draft.It's just that the Daxing Emperor in front of him couldn't summon his subjects at the time of his death. After his death, he also returned to Yingtai as the queen to guard the spirit, so it was difficult for the subjects to look up at the remains.At the same time, because the Empress Dowager Cixi was also in a precarious situation, she could hardly speak, and of course it was impossible to have any opinions on the will.In this way, the will saves trouble. Apart from the usual formulas, there is only one thing to instruct: "Er Jing's civil and military ministers and workers have a clear heart, break old habits, strictly abide by the previous edict, and prepare for each year according to each year. Nine years later, a constitution was promulgated to end my unfulfilled ambitions. In the spirit of heaven, please take some comfort!"

For this edict, Zaifeng himself could not have any opinion, he only announced the intention of Empress Dowager Cixi: prepare to summon. "What is the empress dowager's announcement?" Zhang Zhidong asked, "I think the empress dowager already knows that Long Yu is the guest of honor." "Yes. It cannot be concealed." "Then the empress dowager's summoning is of course announcing that the heir emperor has succeeded?" "The empress dowager didn't say anything. But I think it must be." "So, the will must be issued today!" Everyone was silent.Because the heir emperor succeeds to the throne, he must declare it to the world in the will, and the emperor has not collapsed, so where does the will come from?Zhang Zhidong's statement is correct, but when the emperor dies, he must immediately report the funeral to the capital officials of the third rank and above and the governors of the provinces, and then go to the funeral.The Beijing official rushed to the gate of the palace, first went to the internal affairs office to see the last prescription, then mourned like a heaven and earth, then took it, and then issued a will.If there is no previous procedure, it is too abrupt to say that the will is promulgated suddenly, and it will cause extremely serious suspicion. "Of course," Zhang Zhidong corrected himself: "It doesn't matter if the edict is a day late! However, the new king of the country should be announced to the world as soon as possible. I think that after seeing the benevolent sage and receiving the edict of the successor emperor's enthronement, he will immediately It's time to report the funeral." This is not bad, but Yikuang, Shixu, and Yuan Shikai all knew that there were tricks in it, and it was inconvenient to explain it to Zhang Zhidong, who was criticized by Li Hongzhang for "serving an official for ten years, but he is still a scholar".There was silence for a while, and finally Shixu broke the deadlock. "The funeral should be reported in the afternoon. If you don't report it at that time, you have to think carefully. If there are different opinions, it is not good. In my humble opinion, everything will be discussed after meeting the empress dowager." He added: "Anyway, I'm not going home today!" As soon as I said this, the eunuch came to "wake up", and at that time the clock struck ten. ※ ※ ※ The Empress Dowager Cixi seemed to be in good spirits, dressed neatly, and summoned military planes in the East Nuan Pavilion of Fuchang Palace. "The emperor is gone!" Her voice was a little hoarse: "Pu Yi is the heir emperor. He is the son of Mu Zong and concurrently the emperor of Daxing." "Yes!" Yikuang felt that this was the case, and there should be a clear statement, so he added another sentence: "I will obey Yi's order." This does not necessarily mean support, but at least it means recognition of the new monarch, and Zhang Zhidong accepts his suggestion by declaring the Empress Dowager Cixi as the heir emperor and the emperor of Daxing. "I personally feel that if I do this, people who are alive and dead will be worthy." The Empress Dowager Cixi said sadly: "If Gengzi hadn't been Rong Lu in those years, how would we have today? His painstaking efforts and situation, both Zhang Zhidong and Yuan Shikai Not necessarily knowing everything, Yikuang should be very clear." "Yes!" Yikuang agreed. Regarding Ronglu, Empress Dowager Cixi didn't say any more, but the meaning was clear.Rong Lu made great achievements in the Xinyou Rebellion, so his grandson's becoming emperor is also considered a reward. This is naturally a slip of the tongue of the Empress Dowager Cixi. For more than three generations, the world belongs to the people of the world, and below three generations, the world belongs to the same surname.After the Qing Dynasty abolished the feudal vassals, how could a person with a different surname not be a king, be honored and meritorious, and use his grandson as the emperor as a reward?Of course, this is only Zhang Zhidong and Yuan Shikai's thoughts. Others can't think of what Empress Dowager Cixi said wrong for a while. "You say, Guo Lai Changjun, I know this level very well. In the past, Pan Zuyin and Xu Pengshou, the Hanlin of the former Southern Study, compiled a book "Zhiping Baojian", and sent people to give lectures in shifts. These principles are very clear. Now that Zaifeng is named The regent and the heir emperor are still young, so I think it's better to send Zaifeng to supervise the country, just like the elder king." "I'm afraid I'm not up to the task." Zaifeng hurriedly met, but before he had something to say, the Empress Dowager Cixi didn't allow him to speak any more. "I also know that you still can't pick it up! It doesn't matter, I'm here." The Empress Dowager Cixi said in an unambiguous voice: "In the future, all important military and state affairs will be dealt with after clarifying with me. You can watch it according to my instructions." !" Hearing this, except for Zaifeng and Lu Chuanlin, who was hard of hearing, everyone convinced her from the bottom of their hearts!It turned out that Puyi was the successor of the Datong, and Zaifeng was also used as a puppet.According to this arrangement, the real power is still in her hands. As the empress dowager, she can control the state affairs without hanging the curtain, and there is nothing to discuss in terms of form. Her skills are really clever! "That's all I want to say." Empress Dowager Cixi asked: "If you have anything to say, you might as well say it clearly at this time." Zhang Zhidong really wanted to make a strong remonstrance about the conflict between the army and the people in the Manchu-Han territory, but when Fang was writing his words, Yikuang had already spoken. "The empress dowager is in good spirits, it is really a blessing for the subjects of the world! Please take good care of the empress dowager, and recover health and strength as soon as possible." "I'll get better slowly..." At this point, the bell rang.Empress Dowager Cixi stopped talking, and when the bell struck eleven times, Fang said again: "You go to Emperor Daxing to have a look!" "Yes!" Yikuang took the lead, knelt down and withdrew. After leaving Fuchang Palace, Yikuang stood up and said, "Now King Chun is the regent overseeing the country, please come to the front! From now on, everyone will follow the regent!" "It should be so." Shixu said, pushing Zaifeng forward at the same time. "Empress Dowager's imperial decree, I can't do anything about it!" Zaifeng said: "In the future, everyone will continue to do things as usual, as long as we don't distinguish between each other!" In his words, the first two sentences were not very appropriate, but the last two sentences were modest and sincere, and Yuan Shikai felt particularly comforted.But as he got closer to Yingtai, he became more and more afraid. The past of the whistleblower ten years ago came to mind, and he recalled a person's venomous words recorded in the book, which said, "Turn a fierce ghost to hit its brain!" I couldn't help shivering, I kept making excuses in my heart: What the hell is there in this world?No, never! Along the way, I was playing tricks like this, and unknowingly found a palace with scattered lights, and at the same time I heard Zhang Zhidong saying: "Should we pick the tassels first?" "Of course, of course!" So I went up the steps, first took off the warm hat in the corridor, and removed the red tassels on the top. After finishing the cooking, I suddenly found a woman in her thirties, wearing a cheongsam, with no flowers or silk tassels on her head. The "two heads".Zhang Zhidong, Lu Chuanlin, and Yuan Shikai didn't know who she was, but Yikuang and Zaifeng all knew her. Shi Xuxu had been walking in the inner court for a long time, so he had seen her, so he immediately knelt down and called, "Queen!" This call was specially addressed to the Minister of Han, Zhang Zhidong and others also knelt down after Zaifeng, only to hear the queen ask: "Who is the heir to the emperor?" All the ministers who knelt down were stunned!Who is the successor of the emperor? Could it be that the Empress Dowager Cixi never mentioned it to the empress beforehand?What is the reason for not mentioning it?Why didn't the empress ask first, and ask the ministers rashly? These questions couldn't be answered for a while, and only Zhang Zhidong understood the Queen's mood at this time, and immediately replied: "Emperor Mu Zongyi, the successor.... Before the words were finished, the queen asked again: "Isn't the heir emperor the successor of the Daxing emperor?" "It's Emperor Kaneyo Daiko." "So, what about me?" the Queen asked, "What am I?" It turned out that the queen had also heard the story of the previous dynasty.Emperor Wuzong of the Ming Dynasty collapsed and had no sons. The Empress Dowager Zhang and the ministers made a plan to welcome the son of the king to inherit the Datong and become Sejong.Shizong respected Empress Dowager Zhang as the emperor's aunt. Although she lived in the place of the empress dowager, she was not a real queen mother. Later, Shizong wanted to kill Zhang Heling, the younger brother of the empress dowager Zhang, and the empress dowager Zhang knelt down in front of her nephew to plead for mercy. Now the successor emperor is the son of Mu Zong, and she is the aunt of the new emperor. Her situation is roughly similar to that of the Empress Dowager Zhang during the Jiajing period, and her relationship with the regent Zaifeng is like the relationship between Emperor Daxing and Mu Zong's Jiashun Empress Arut Shi.This situation, this relationship, is extremely embarrassing, so I can't help but care.So after knowing that Emperor Si is the son of Emperor Daxing, he still has to ask about his identity. But Zhang Zhidong thought that the empress was asking too much, and replied without hesitation: "Of course it is the empress dowager." "It's not bad! It's finally settled!" At this point, the queen cried out with a "wow", and walked in while crying, wiping her tears. All the ministers were miserable, they had aversion to the queen at first, but now they feel sorry for the queen, they stood up, looked at each other, at a loss what to do. Of course, Shixu was the one who was most vigilant. Looking around, Emperor Daxing's face was covered with a white silk, and the Empress was sitting in front of the coffin, and he suddenly had an idea. "Jianguo, lord, everyone, let's salute before the banquet!" Not to mention paying respects to the remains, but to salute, to remind everyone not to rashly remove the white silk covering the face of Emperor Daxing!Yuan Shikai suddenly felt relieved, and he kept muttering that he was afraid of seeing the face of Emperor Daxing.Shixu's words hit his heart, and he immediately agreed: "Yes! Just salute before a few feasts." So Zaifeng took the lead, knelt in front with Yikuang, and the other four ministers knelt behind, and they kowtowed three times and kowtowed nine times in two rows.According to the rules, after saluting, one should wave one's hands and stamp one's feet and cry bitterly, which is called "jumping", which is of course avoided at this time and place.But Zhang Zhidong really cried, when he cried, others had to cry, especially the empress and eunuchs, and the Zaoyun Building immediately became lively. ※ ※ ※ Junji Zhilu is also very lively.Zhang Jing, the military plane, gathered together to stand by, and the ministers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the officials waited on their errands in the yard. All the palaces and ministries sent people to inquire about the news, but the ministers of the military plane were still undecided. The first thing to decide is whether to declare the decree immediately?If it was announced immediately, how would it be said, when did the Emperor Daxing die?Yikuang also said that the country's important ministers are not limited to military aircraft, and relatives should also have the opportunity to express their opinions at this time. Therefore, the regent Wang Jianguo should convene a meeting of important ministers, so that the situation will not be chaotic due to a big funeral. This makes it difficult to draw conclusions.In the end, Shixu said something very succinct: "Now there are ways to deploy, but it takes time to do one by one." Shixu went on to say: "Tomorrow morning, the edict to seek medical treatment will be issued first, and then the news of the emperor's death will be issued, and then the imperial decree will be issued. .” "I agree!" Yuan Shikai said: "It's getting late, and we can't discuss without a decision. Those who are waiting for the news must be dismissed quickly, otherwise there will be more rumors, which is not good for the overall situation." "Yes!" Yikuang still regarded himself as the leader of the military aircraft, thinking that he had made a decision, and it was the final decision, so he waved to Sura on duty and said, "Go and tell them that there is nothing wrong today, tell them to go back!" So those who inquired about the news dispersed one after another, and the Minister of Military Aircraft continued to discuss a concern raised by Lu Chuanlin: The Revolutionary Party is making a lot of noise, and I am afraid that it will take the opportunity to make trouble. Shouldn't it be transferred to the guard? This is another big question of disagreement.Zaifeng was in favor of this move; Yikuang believed that Yuan Shikai should be asked about it; but Yuan Shikai did not make a positive statement, only saying that although the deployment of troops was necessary, it would easily cause disturbances outside Beijing.Shixu thinks that there is no need to adjust the soldiers more, as long as the palace is strictly forbidden.But Zhang Zhidong strongly opposed the transfer of troops to Beijing. "This way will cause disturbances in vain. Moreover, the deployment of troops will cost a lot. With this money, it is better to use it to help the poor and ordinary people. On the contrary, it is a good way to stabilize the hearts of the people!" "Zhang Zhongtang saw it very well. Originally, when winter came, it was time to provide relief." Yuan Shikai said: "And this can also be regarded as the legacy of the late emperor, the benevolent government of the supervisory country." With such an all-encompassing relationship, no one would have any objections, and it was immediately agreed to notify the Du Branch Shangshu Zaize to prepare 500,000 silver and distribute it to banks, money shops, and pawns that need turnover, and try their best to maintain the stability of the market. At this time, it was the end of Chou and the beginning of Yin, and it was the time to get up and go to court on weekdays, but except Zhang Zhidong's daily life, staying up all night was nothing, and Yuan Shikai was full of energy and not tired, the rest of the people were all Yawn again and again.First of all, Lu Chuanlin said that he must take a nap for a while, and proposed to take a temporary rest.Fortunately, preparations were made in Zhilu. Everyone's servants brought soft and thick bedding early, and after a greeting, each arranged a resting place for the master, and waited for him to undress and go to bed. Only Zhang Zhidong wanted to drink "Mao" Wine", Yuan Shikai has already prepared extremely fine dishes, just to accompany him for a drink. The two were talking over cups in a small pavilion near the water. "Zhongtang," Yuan Shikai said, "Seeing that Cisheng is summoned tonight, he is refreshed, and his condition seems to be not as serious as the rumors!" Zhang Zhidong shook his head, lowered his voice and said, "The setting sun is infinitely beautiful!" "Yes," Yuan Shikai said in a low voice, "Back to the light?" "It should be seen in this way!" Zhang Zhidong said with emotion: "The heroine has been in power for more than 30 years, and it has never existed since ancient times. Unfortunately, no one has come since. Today's situation is probably what Zeng, Zuo, and Hu dreamed. Unexpected." "Really!" Yuan Shikai said, "I heard people mention Sun Zhongtang's words, which mean a lot." "Oh, what did Sun Xiechen say?" From the character and knowledge of his relatives, Sun Jianai saw that the Guozuo of the Qing Dynasty had the potential to last forever.He once said with deep emotion, "Not only is the old King Gong never to be seen again, but even the old King Dun can be regarded as a virtuous king in the light of the past!" "These words are very meaningful, and his views have their roots. Song Taizong once ordered the magicians to meet the princes..." Zhang Zhidong took a sip of the wine, put a few pine nuts into his mouth, and while chewing, told Yuan Shikai the story of the Song Dynasty.Song Taizong once called a sorcerer to look at his princes, and he said categorically: "The three kings are precious." It was later Zhenzong. "Afterwards, someone asked the artisan why he saw that the three kings were so precious? He said that he saw that the followers of the three kings would appear in the future one by one. If the servants are like this, the master can know. Xiechen's opinion is thus come." "It makes sense, it makes sense!" Yuan Shikai said: "Only when you know people can you employ them. Just like the prosperity of the Nakado Shogunate, it is not accidental." "Don't flatter me! It's Wei Ting, the talents you recruited in Beiyang are quite eye-catching." Zhang Zhidong said earnestly: "You should know it yourself!" "Zhongtang," Yuan Shikai took the opportunity to test something, leaned forward, and said in a very low voice: "Shikai has something on his mind, and he has wanted to ask Zhongtang for advice for a long time. It is easy to do things but difficult to be an official, and it is even more difficult to be a high-ranking official! In Beiyang, there are some taboos, and I am really discouraged. If the empress dowager is still able to see things, I dare not retreat easily, and I will report to Teda for a while. If the empress dowager is not shy, please wait and see, can I tell you sick?" "Why are you suing for illness?" Zhang Zhidong blurted out. Yuan Shikai was a little confused. I don't know if he asked the question knowingly, or if he didn't understand that his situation was similar to Cui Yugui's.If you think about it carefully, you must be asking questions knowingly.In this case, there is no need to tell the truth. He thought for a while and replied: "Zhongtang, please think about it. The prison is weak, King Qing is old, the deer listens hard, and the world depends on each other. Apart from Zhongtang, what else can Shikai rely on?" This tall hat with a full size plus three made Zhang Zhidong feel more and more drowsy: "There is always another me here!" He said: "If you retreat bravely, let me ask, what can I rely on?" Yuan Shikai didn't say anything immediately, and it took a long time before he said: "My hesitation is also because I can do something with Zhongtang. The nine-year constitution is related to the survival of the Qing Dynasty. I really can't bear to sit idly by." "That's right!" Zhang Zhidong said, "Some people compare me to Fan Chunren. Could it be that Fan Chunren's strength is only in mediating palace bans?" "That's right! If it wasn't for this annoying matter, then in the name of Mr. Fan Wenzheng, he would have a career that will last forever!" This statement made Zhang Zhidong ambitious, consciously reconciling the Manchu and Han, and helping relatives and nobles. Who can take on this heavy responsibility, who else but me? ※ ※ ※ On October 21st, early in the morning, the edict to seek medical treatment was sent out to show the emperor's progress.Although the edict and the decree of the successor emperor and emperor Daxing have been drawn up, they have not yet been issued. Therefore, Zaifeng's status as the supervisor of the country cannot be announced yet.But in fact, Jian Guo is already exercising great power, so there must be a clear expression. In the end, Zhang Zhidong came up with a way, and said to Shixu behind Yikuang's back: "If there is a decree, it is said that the court will have a grand ceremony, and that the regent will be above all the kings. In this way, although the regent has not been declared to supervise the country, It has been pointed out that the status of the regent king is higher than that of the king Qing who is in charge. I think all the subjects in the world can understand it silently." "Tongji, Tongji!" Shi Xuqiao raised his thumb: "I don't think there is any need to ask for a decree. Talk to the supervisor and make it clear immediately. It's not a coquettish decree." The timing was also very coincidental, it happened that Yikuang was not feeling well and wanted to go back to the mansion to summon a doctor to take medicine, and it happened that this edict was issued, and at this moment, news came that the Empress Dowager Cixi's condition suddenly changed.So the Minister of Internal Affairs led Shi Huan and Lu Yongbin to ask for pulse, and at the same time sent military aircraft Zhang Jing to chase Yi Kuang back who was walking halfway. "What's going on?" He asked in amazement, "It was fine when I summoned you yesterday!" "Have passed out for a while." Shixu replied, "I woke up, I heard that I have a very bad look! Now I want to see those two edicts, and I will ask you to write an edict!" "Oh," Yikuang said, "Let me take a look at those two Yizhis first." One is for Pu Yi to enter into the Great Unification, which has been drawn up long ago, and the other is for the regent to supervise the country, which has just been completed.Yikuang took a look at it, and it said: "The current situation is very difficult, and the heir emperor is still approaching his age, so it is appropriate to concentrate on classics, and the regent Zaifeng is the supervisor of the country, and all military and state affairs will be implemented according to the instructions given to him. As soon as the emperor gets older and graduates successfully, the emperor will be in charge of government affairs." After reading it, Yikuang asked Zhang Zhidong, "Xiang Tao, what do you think?" "I hope this decree is useful." This decree is useful, that is, the Empress Dowager Cixi is in danger and returns to safety. If she dies, the so-called "instructions given by me, and the order will be implemented" will become empty talk.Because the Empress Dowager Cixi is not as good as the emperors of the dynasties, there will be a collection of "sacred teachings" after Bintian, which can be used as a basis for inheritance. "At this point, I really have to say it!" Yiqiang still said to Zaifeng in the attitude of an elder: "The heir emperor will be in charge, and there are still 13 or 14 years left. The regent will supervise the country to the end!" Zaifeng didn't understand what he meant, and Lu Chuanlin couldn't hear him, so he looked confused.The rest of the people fully understood what Yikuang meant, don't make the same mistakes as the Queen Mother. "The empress dowager is the most holy." Zhang Zhidong said: "Send these two edicts, there must be instructions." "Do you want to make it clear in the will?" "Don't, don't!" "Yes, there is no need to explain clearly." Yuan Shikai immediately seconded. Yikuang also wanted to understand. It was written in the imperial edict that hanging curtains is not enough as a lesson, wouldn't it be the same as scolding Empress Dowager Cixi face to face?So he also agreed, "It's fine if you don't write it, just look at the instructions from above." So while Zhang Zhidong and Lu Chuanlin supervised the same army as Zhang Jing to draft the will, Shixu sent people to inquire about the news in several ways.Yikuang and Yuan Shikai sat and waited for changes, silently thinking about their own problems, only the regent who supervised the country went to the east to ask a few words, and went to the west to look around, wondering if he was on patrol or what to do. The news came in one after another, the "auspicious board" had been sent to Yingtai, the Empress and Cui Yugui would bury the Emperor Daxing, and the Qin Tianjian chose Maozheng tomorrow, that is, the big burial at six o'clock in the morning. "Then what about Yiling?" Yuan Shikai asked Jilu, the minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who had always been in contact with him: "When is it scheduled?" "I have to ask Jian Guo, the prince and everyone in the middle hall for instructions." "Let me ask first," Yuan Shikai said, "is it because of the Qing Dynasty Palace?" "yes!" "Transfer the spirit from Xiyuan to Da Nei, let's count it as three hours. Tonight at twelve o'clock, there is still time." Yuan Shikai explained why he chose this time: "This is under martial law, so it will be later." Alright, so as not to disturb the market.” "Not bad, not bad!" Zaifeng said, "Martial law must be notified to the commanding yamen of the infantry. Wei Ting, please do this matter! " "yes!" Then there was the second news that the hair-shaving sheds all over the city were full of people, which meant that the emperor's death was already known in all nine cities.Lu Chuanlin, who was hard of hearing, heard these words again, and said in a low voice: "Ah! The clothes will be ready tomorrow morning, within a hundred days, you can't shave your head, we have to find a barber!" "Don't be busy!" Shi Xu replied: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs has them. There are quite a few eunuchs who know this skill, so I'm afraid they won't be able to find them." Before he finished speaking, the third news came again. It was Kui Jun, who took care of Fuchang Palace, and shook his head as soon as he came in: "The two doctors who asked for pulse have done it again!" Shi Huan advocated the use of ebony balls, but Lu Yongbin refused. Today, Lu Yongbin advocated the use of ebony balls, but Shi Huan refused. He said that it is very troublesome to prepare ebony balls. It has to be steamed, calcined, and roasted. Wait until the medicine is ready, I won’t be able to take it in time!" "Don't Tongrentang have a ready-made one?" Zhang Zhidong said, "And, didn't Tongrentang set up a branch in Haidian?" "I've asked about it. This medicine is only available at the general number of his family. It takes a lot of effort to come and go. Besides, the prescription needs to be researched first. When the medicine comes, I can't take it in time. No one can bear the responsibility. So," Kui Jun said lightly, "I don't prescribe prescriptions at all!" "According to this, the Empress Dowager is imminent!" Zhang Zhidong threw a pen and said, "I can't deliberate on the manuscript of Yigao, hand it over!" "Just ask." Yi Kuang continued, "If the Empress Dowager doesn't have time to say a few words later, it's really a matter of lifelong hatred." "That's right!" Zhang Zhidong turned around and waved his hand: "Jianguo, please!" So, a group of seven people hurried to Fuchang Hall, Li Lianying went in once, and immediately summoned them.This time, the Empress Dowager Cixi couldn't get out of bed anymore, so she sat hugging her quilt. Two court ladies climbed onto the imperial couch and supported her body behind her. She gasped and said, "I can't do it!" Before he could finish his sentence, Yuan Shikai cried out, which startled everyone, but they were all reminded immediately, and there was a noise from his nose, which seemed extremely sad. "Don't cry!" Empress Dowager Cixi raised her voice and said, "I have a few important words, listen carefully!" "Yes!" Everyone choked up and agreed in unison. "I'm afraid I really can't do it! From now on," Empress Dowager Cixi said as clearly as possible and slowly: "All state affairs are decided by the Prince Regent. When encountering important matters that must be ordered by the Queen Mother, the Prince Regent will request the order in person!" She then Added a sentence: "Did you hear clearly?" "Yes!" Everyone agreed in unison and loudly. But Zhang Zhidong met alone, and said Langlang: "The empress dowager is wise! With this order, the people of the country are blessed." "Zhang Zhidong," the Empress Dowager Cixi's voice suddenly became sad: "Although I am not as good as the Empress Dowager Xuanren of the Song Dynasty, you people who are full of ink always know that since all dynasties, there has been no empress dowager who listened to politics behind the curtain. I’ve been in my situation! If it wasn’t for internal and external troubles, or Mu Zong didn’t end up in that kind of situation, why didn’t I enjoy a few days of happiness? Zhang Zhidong, you should speak justice for me in the future!” "The empress dowager's holiness and miraculous merits are passed down to the world and future generations, and they have their own opinions. Please rest assured and take it with peace of mind." "Static photography is not possible! Just for peace of mind." Empress Dowager Cixi asked: "Is my will ready?" "yes." "You read it to me!" So Zhang Zhidong stood up, walked to one end of the imperial couch, and stood between the Empress Dowager Cixi and Gu Ming's ministers, holding the manuscript of the imperial edict in both hands, and read: "I will be virtuous, and I will only accept the order of Emperor Wen Zongxian." , Prepare for the palace. Emperor Mu Zongyi rushed to the new year and heir to the throne, just when the rebellion was not over, and the Fang Yin was crusaded. At that time, there were twists and turns, and the Miao and Chu were disturbed. Empress Zhenxian cares and trains with one heart, worrying about work day and night, adhering to the legacy of Emperor Wen Zongxian, encouraging internal and external ministers and workers, as well as ministers of military command from all walks of life, instructing and giving advice, diligently seeking governance, accepting talents, accepting advice, and helping disaster relief and compassionate people, so she has been admired. Tianxiu, the catastrophe was reduced, and the crisis was turned into peace. And the emperor Mu Zongyi came to the world, and the current emperor Daxing entered the throne at a young age. The current situation is getting more difficult, the people's livelihood is getting more difficult, internal and external troubles are coming, and he has to conduct political training again... " "Look!" As soon as the Empress Dowager Cixi spoke, Zhang Zhidong immediately shut up, listening to her say: "It seems that the 'aging' here can be cancelled." Zhang Zhidong also realized that the Daxing Emperor ascended the throne in the same way as Mu Zong ascended the throne, and of course he still had to hang down the curtain.However, the political training of the Reform Movement of 1898 has nothing to do with aging, and it is a big problem in writing.The Empress Dowager Cixi could tell right away that her gods are still alive. Zhang Zhidong admired it and hurriedly replied, "Yes! It is better to delete the word 'Yi Chong Ling'." Empress Dowager Cixi's meaning was intended to be generalized, so she nodded her head to show her satisfaction, and Zhang Zhidong read it again: "The edict of the preparatory constitution was announced the year before, and the period for the preparatory constitution is promulgated this year. Fortunately, my physical strength is strong, and I can still support it. Unexpectedly, since summer and autumn this year, I have been feeling unwell from time to time. On the 21st of this month, I was again mourned by the Emperor Daxing. The grief came from it, and I couldn't control myself. As a result, the disease worsened, and I was dying. The emperor was approaching his age, and he was enlightened. The regent and other officials, Let him work together and praise him to strengthen our state foundation. The next emperor puts state affairs at the top of his list, so he should study the classics diligently in mourning. I know." "Very good!" Empress Dowager Cixi said, "But I think I should add a paragraph. I have worked hard for fifty years, and I just let it go. To be honest, I can't care less in my heart!" "Yes!" Yikuang also felt that Yigao's literary style was flawed, "The empress dowager has worked hard for fifty years, reviewing the present and looking back at the past, what can't be relieved is still the common people in the world." "By the way," Empress Dowager Cixi said quickly, "I just want to add this meaning!" "Yes!" Zhang Zhidong thought about it for a while and said, "Under the phrase 'So I'm Dying', I intend to add this number: 'Looking back on the past fifty years, I have been worrying and worrying about the past, and the heart of conscientiousness has no time to explain it. The new policy is being held, and there are gradually clues', followed by 'the heir emperor is on his way to age' and so on. Whether it is feasible, please let the empress dowager show." "Okay! That's it." Empress Dowager Cixi turned her face and asked, "Where is the empress? Oh, it's time to be called empress dowager now." "The Empress Dowager is in the Hall of Hanyuan." Li Lianying replied, "Long Live God has to be buried first, so that the spirit can be moved." "Is it Yiling Qianqing Palace?" "I have to ask the prince and all the adults." So Zaifeng replied: "Yes! Move the spirit to the Qing Palace, and choose Maoshi for the funeral." "What about me?" Empress Dowager Cixi asked, "Where are you going to put me? Could it be the Compassion Palace?" Listening to this tone, it means that she doesn't want to stop the spirit of compassion and Ninggong. Although Zaifeng understood, he didn't know how to answer.Yikuang then said, "Naturally, it's the Emperor's Palace." As the Ningshou Palace, the place where Emperor Gaozong took over, the main hall is called the Huangji Hall, and its regulations are completely modeled after the Qianqing Palace, but slightly smaller.Empress Dowager Cixi wanted to use this hall, but there are other opinions. "The Ci Ning Palace belongs to the Empress Dowager, so it is inconvenient for me to occupy her!" Empress Dowager Cixi suddenly asked, "Zhang Zhidong, are you seventy years old?" "My lord," Zhang Zhidong knelt down and replied, "this year there are two out of seventy." "I remember that you and Weng Tonghe's nephew are on the same list. It turned out that Chuanlu was appointed, and I made the decision to replace you with Tanhua. This has been said for forty years, right?" "Yes! It's been forty-five years." Zhang Zhidong couldn't help but burst into tears with the feeling of knowing him and the grief of parting, and sobbed silently. "Lafayette, let's take a break!" Li Lianying intervened, "When I feel better, I'll call the two princes and you adults." Having said this, Zaifeng naturally took the lead and knelt down, and retreated.I was thinking in my heart that I could see each other again.Unexpectedly, not long after returning to the military plane, I could faintly hear the mourning from the deep palace, and after inquiring again, the Empress Dowager Cixi had already passed away.