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After the signing of the peace treaty, Yixun's heart was not easy, the British and French troops retreated to Tianjin, but did not retreat south, the original two points demanded by the Yi people: personally handing over the credentials, the minister stationed in Beijing did not completely solve. These are the two that Emperor Xianfeng is most afraid of.

Of course, there are more important reasons for Yixun's heavy mood, now that the peace agreement has been completed, will the Sushun party encourage the emperor to take back his power? Over the years, he has figured out the emperor's mind, only when the country is in danger, as a last resort, he will push himself to the forefront, and once the danger is over, he will immediately turn his face.

Moreover, this time the peace negotiation, the national strength was greatly damaged, the court lost face, and when it was investigated, he was on the front line, of course, he could not escape the blame, what kind of fate would he end up with this time? Yixun has experienced a big ups and downs, and at this time he has become cautious. He thought about it for a long time, and finally decided to write a note to the emperor, stating the situation, and asking for his own disposal:

Since the appointment of the ministers, they have been dealing with the Yi chieftain for several days, strictly obeying the holy edict, negotiating peace with the Yi, initialing the peace treaty, although temporarily retiring the Yi soldiers, but the danger has not been resolved, all kinds of mistakes, although taking into account the overall situation, and asking themselves, the current loss is many, and the future damage is endless, it is really not perfect, the minister asks the emperor to deal with it.

The signing of the treaty has become a fact, and Emperor Xianfeng at this time is most worried about whether the British and French invaders can withdraw their troops and return south? If they spend the winter in Tianjin and do not retreat south, then once he returns to Beijing, the invaders may come back and make unreasonable demands again.

In addition, how to resolve the request of the British and French aggressors for the envoy to be stationed in Beijing and to deliver the credentials in person? And these two requirements, Emperor Xianfeng is really difficult to accept.

For this reason, Emperor Xianfeng ordered Yixun to agree with him before he returned to Beijing, to personally deliver the letter of state, the minister to be stationed in Beijing, and not to have any more requirements, so as to avoid further complications.

Perhaps because of the crisis, Emperor Xianfeng weighed it repeatedly, and then said in his reply: "It is not easy for Prince Gong to handle the situation, and I also deeply understand the hardships. Where you ask for punishment, there is no discourse. "He affirmed Yixun's diligence and achievements in negotiating peace.

At present, the difficult problem in front of Yi Su is how to solve the requirements of the minister to be stationed in Beijing and personally deliver the credentials. Among this group of courtiers who stayed in Beijing, the only one who Yisu could trust was his father-in-law, the university scholar Guiliang.

And he was the only one who dealt with the Yi people in the First Opium War. Thinking of the first defeat and the signing signed in Tianjin, he smiled bitterly and said: "That was the first time I saw Yiren in my life, and it was also the most humiliating one. ”

Yi Su said comfortingly: "Father-in-law doesn't have to blame himself, the top priority now is how to let the Yi people withdraw as soon as possible, so as to welcome the emperor back to the palace." Gui Liang thought for a while and said: "The Yi people are not a piece of the iron tower, as long as we can find their flaws in them, we can use them to control them and give some benefits, and we are not afraid that one of them will not listen." ”

At this time, Wen Xiang, Minister of Military Aircraft, remembered something and said: "Lord, there is a Russian minister named Ignatiev, who once looked for Weichen, because the war was still unclear at that time, he was angry with me and left. ”

Gui Liang shouted: "Yes, this time, only Russia has not received much benefit, they must still have their own purpose, why don't you listen to it?" ”

Yi Xuan thought for a moment and said, "Then send a note to the Russian minister and see what they want to do?" ”

The Russian envoy had long been impatient, and was very satisfied when he heard that Prince Gong of the Qing Dynasty was going to see them in person.

The minister walked in, but saw a young man standing in front of him, and asked in disbelief, "Excuse me, which one is your Prince Gong?" Wen Xiang said: "Standing in front of you is my brother of the Qing Emperor, Prince Gong, who was personally crowned by the first emperor Daoguangye. ”

The envoy looked surprised and exclaimed, "It's so unacceptable, I thought it was an old man." "Make everyone laugh!

Yi Su said with a serious face: "Your Excellency, I don't know why you want to see this king?" The minister said directly: "We believe that it is extremely incorrect to set up a foreign mission in the capital of China. Everyone was stunned.

"Why is that?" Yi Su asked curiously.

"Once the British and French agree to their demands, then they will offer to station troops in the port of Tientsin, and I think this is the last thing you Chinese emperors want to see, right?" The minister scanned the crowd.

Everyone looked at Prince Gong and waited for him to speak. Yi Su said: "I'm afraid it will also bring losses to your interests in China, right?" The minister frowned and said, "You are wiser than I thought. ”

Yi Su went on to say: "Because the presence of the Minister in Beijing will enable Great Britain to exert decisive influence on the affairs of China by its money and force, and the means which Russia has in China are insignificant compared with those of Great Britain. ”

The minister said with admiration: "Compared with Britain and France, our Russia and China have always been friendly, what do you say, my lord?" Yi Su asked rhetorically: "Didn't you enter the Old Summer Palace?" ”