At dusk. Li Guolou strolls through the courtyard. I have a lot of things going on in my head. Family affairs and state affairs are mixed together. Restless. Rice Dahui is as usual. silently followed behind Li Guolou. After a trip to the Great Northwest. The friendship forged in battle is the strongest. The relationship between the two has reached the point where there is nothing to talk about.

The evening bell rings at sunset. The sound of Sanskrit floated from Xianliang Temple. The monk begins the evening course. Calm down and cultivate positive results. The road of life still has to go on. Li Guolou's mood began to improve." It's going to rain. My mother wants to get married." All karma. He can afford it. Go with the flow.

Li Guolou is not made by poetry. Word-by-word humming:

"Overnight Stay at Xianliang Temple"

Toiling saddle horses are busy with war. The proximity of the party knows a mess of hemp.

Over the past 100 years, the country has been hurt and "chaotic".

The autumn wind sword is crying. Sunset banner general blood.

The dust of national shame is still unsettled. The world is outside the dream."

"Master Lee. You're so poisonous. The monks are just asking for money. You put the monk who has no quarrel with the world. Forcibly dragged into the height of national humiliation. It's so inauthentic." Fan Dahui shook his head and sighed. Li Guolou doesn't use a knife to kill people. An inspirational poem. He reduced the monk who had no quarrel with the world to nothing.

Li Guolou raised his eyebrows mischievously and said with a smile: "Master Rice. I'm inspired by this. In the era of war and chaos, we must cultivate self-cultivation and 'sex'. Also buried in the sand like an ostrich. I'll talk about it too. History does not depend on a few proverbs. That's all lies."

Hearing that Li Guolou was stiff. At this time, it seems that the sky is not afraid of the earth. Fan Dahui sneered. Li Guolou was frightened by the abbot's revelation of 'sex'. Just figured it out now. The literati had a sharp weapon to carry with them. How can you be willing to fail? Scold with a pen. Unstoppable. Li Guolou wrote a poem to offend the monk who had no quarrel in the world. Even more 'exposed' his Catholic face. It is obvious that I am not used to the style of other sects. Revealed to the world.

Li Guolou was a little frightened. I know that this poem is going to offend the monks of the whole world. Looking left and right, he said, "Master Rice, don't spread it. I'll change this poem. Change the last sentence. It can be passed on to the people. Don't tarnish my image."

Fan Dahui sighed: "Lord Li is late. Know that the partition wall has ears. The person standing guard here is not Weng Zhong on the side of the mausoleum. Your poems have been written down. It's useless to buy me alone. Tomorrow this poem will be sung in the streets. You'll see."

"Hey. It can't be that serious. I haven't become a leading figure in the literary world." Li Guolou regretted it a lot. Look at the sergeant standing guard at the entrance of the 'door' and 'hole'. His words and deeds were seen by these sergeants. Keep it in mind.

"Forget it. Mr. Lee. State affairs are important. Or think of countermeasures. Tomorrow morning I have to reply to the emperor. The British have a lot of appetite this time." Fan Dahui is holding a stack of paperwork in his hand. Still looking while walking. The psychological pressure is huge. British Empire Chen Bing Burma border. If you can't talk about it, you will invade the borders of the Qing Dynasty from the land. Yunnan.

The Qing Dynasty was threatened by the British Empire. After the Second Opium War. This is the most serious crisis. The cause of the incident was due to the death of Margaret. The history is known as "The Margaret Case". It happened on the border of Yunnan.

The British occupied Burma, a vassal state of the Qing Dynasty, through colonial expansion. Extend military power to the border line of Yunnan. The French also occupied the southern part of Annam through military expansion. France also invaded the north and south of Annam. But the first Sino-French war. Defeated by Chen Yongfu's Black Water Army. The French are at peace for the time being.

Britain and France covet the heart of Yunnan and do not die. The French are still recuperating their 'fines'. Wait for the time to occupy the whole of Annam. And the British fought through decades of war. Finally occupy the whole of Burma. Start playing the idea of Yunnan. Yunnan at this time was very backward. Many places are uncivilized. There are many ethnic minorities that rule. There are no roads in most places. Mountains. The terrain is steep. The British wanted to fight the Qing on land. I'm not completely sure. The British paid the most attention to maps when fighting wars. The British Minister to China, Wittoma, asked the Prime Minister's Ya'men for passports for three officials to enter Yunnan from Burma. In fact, it is to send an advance team to explore the way. Measuring the boundaries of Yunnan.

Wittoma 'handed' the passport to the Legation in China for interpreter Margaret. Let Margaret set out from Beijing. To the Yunnan border to meet the pathfinder team. and act as a translator for the Pathfinders.

The British pathfinders were huge. It is an armed force of more than 200 people. The leader of the team was a British active duty officer, Brown. Margaret soon arrived in the northern Burmese town of Bhamo. Confluence with the large army of Hiroshi. The pathfinder team, armed to the teeth, left Bamo and headed for Yunnan. After entering Yunnan. Neither informed the local government. The situation was not explained to the squires and people along the way. Just adventure activities. The scene of carrying a gun and live ammunition is like entering a no-man's land. He also threatened to attack Tengyue City.

The Pathfinder's move and Margaret's jokes. Causing uneasiness among the local people. Someone quickly reported it to the government. But how dare the magistrates meddle with the affairs of the British? Pretend to be unknown. The pathfinder team was not approached. No explanation was given to the people. Along the way, the common people thought that the British had invaded. Specially designed for the assault on Tengyue City.

The local toast got the news. How can you sit still. This is their land. Even the Qing army was not allowed to enter. and they organized themselves. The Tusi armed also had long guns and short cannons. Of course, broadswords and spears account for the majority. But it can't stand the crowd. It also occupies a favorable terrain. Thousands of ethnic minority soldiers dressed in strange shapes. Blocked more than 200 pathfinders.

The team leader, Brown, is an active British officer. Take a look at the terrain and the number of people on both sides. Absolutely not to fight. Just shoot. Nearby mountain people rushed down the mountain. More than 200 of them were to die. Hurriedly led the team to retreat. Margaret is also responsible for translation. Not only can not be retreated. I also have to go forward and negotiate with Toast. Explain that they are just a pathfinder team. And there is no malice.

In the eyes of ethnic minorities, there is no government. The vast majority of ethnic minorities do not understand Chinese. Margaret is still chirping and reasoning. A skinny bare-chested monkey annoyed Margaret. Rushed up and knocked Margaret over with a stick. Then the crowd swarmed up. It is estimated that the corpses were also eaten by ethnic minorities.

Bai Lang watched Margaret's life. I don't dare to turn my face at the moment. Swallowing his anger, he led the evacuation of the large army. He fled back to Myanmar before he dared to stop. and sent a telegram to inform China of Margaret's death. The news soon spread to the Jingshi of the Great Qing Dynasty. The British government asked the British minister to China, Wittoma, to come forward to the prime minister's ya'men to ask for the guilt. Demonstrate the solemn position of the British Empire. Things are bad. The consequences are severe. Improper disposal. Unthinkable. The British army will fight in Beijing.

Wittoma brought the counselor and the interpreter to the Prime Minister's Ya'men and handed the protest letter to Prince Gong to 'handover' the British Empire. Serious 'representations' to the Qing Empire.

The news of the Great Qing Dynasty is blocked. Cen Yuying, the governor of Yunnan, did not even mention 'handing' it to the imperial court. Just if it didn't happen. Prince Gong gets the protest letter. Only then did I know that something happened in Yunnan. Nor can he listen to a family. I can only send Wei Tuma and his party away with good words. Said to be investigated clearly. Never tolerate such foreign 'handover' rhetoric. Let's wait patiently for half a month. The land of the Qing Dynasty is vast. Eight hundred miles to expedite a round trip also takes half a month. Nothing is rushed.

Prince Gong bids farewell to Wei Tuma. Then sneak into the backhouse. In fact, he already has a transmitter here. Directly sent a telegram to the governor of Yunnan, Cen Yuying, to inquire about the matter. The excerpt can be waited for slowly. Get to know the ins and outs of things first. This matter is a matter of national body. Prince Gong did not wait for the Governor of Yunnan, Cen Yuying, to reply to the telegram. Then he hurried into the palace to face the saint. First of all, I would like to ask for a message. Hold accountable the Governor of Yunnan in writing, Cen Yuying.

Tongzhi Emperor Zaichun listened to Prince Gong's statement. I picked up the protest book of the British Empire and looked at it. I don't know the bottom of my heart. Don't dare to take a stand. The British called the empire on which the sun never sets. It is the most powerful country in the world. The Qing Dynasty fought with the British and did not win. The national shame is what the British brought to love Xinjue Roche. The Qing Dynasty fought wars with the Russians, both losing and winning. Dare to quarrel. Whether the argument is on the merits at the negotiating table. Negotiate with the British. It's a contract that you are forced to sign. Foreign guns and artillery "forced" the Qing Dynasty to open the country's "door" and pay money to cut the land.

Emperor Tongzhi did not have the courage to make an arbitrary decision. The days of lying down and tasting courage are still long. He said, "Prince Gong. I know about it. Let Cen Yuying investigate the ins and outs of the matter first. Then it was up to Li Hongzhang to negotiate with Wei Tuma. If the British make a fuss. You can report again. I will do the same. Let's ask Cen Yuying first. Why is he sitting in the position of governor of Yunnan? Eighty thousand miles away, the Queen Victoria of England knew about it. What happened in the Great Qing Kingdom. Do you want a foreigner to inform me? How can this be?' Bastard."

Prince Gong heard that Emperor Tongzhi was angry. It is known that Cen Yuying's position as governor of Yunnan is in jeopardy. This Cen Yuying is his 'protégé'. He's still going to be saved. Hurriedly bowed to the body. said: "Your Majesty, don't '' first. The king has already made a telegram. Let Cen Yuying investigate clearly. This is what happened on the border of Yunnan. It is far away from the provincial capital Kunming. The British had a well-developed telegraph industry. There is a telegraph office on the border with Myanmar. Our industrial foundation is thin. The news fell behind the British. Sheng Huaixuan presided over the telegraph office. It's just getting started. The ancients said that the latter is the first to be controlled by others. We rose up after the Qing Dynasty. Young talents are abundant. Cen Yuying, a 'door' three masters. It is a treasure guarding the southwest border. Talent is rare."

Emperor Tongzhi shook his head and said, "Cen Yuying is old. Let's make way for young people. Cultivating Cen 'Spring' Xuan should also have a degree. It's time for young people to get on top. The Yangtze River is behind the 'waves' and pushes the front 'waves' to boast of the past exploits. Does it make sense?"

"The Emperor Shengming. The king knows what to do. Wait until this is done. Let Cen Yuying go up. Hand over the excerpt of the Zhishi. Harmony between kings and ministers.' Meng'' descendants. The grace of the Holy Grace has a beginning and an end. It's a story for the ages." Prince Gong is also happy and worried. Emperor Tongzhi is beating him. Those who are older can be paid tribute to. Emperor Tongzhi wanted to use the younger generation of Jinshi. Reducing his sphere of influence. But he still handed over the prime minister's ya' to him. Trust him.

The Prime Minister's Ya'men began to be established for foreign affairs, but the trajectory of development was favored by Prince Gong. The ability is strong and qualitative changes occur. The Prime Minister's Ya'men is a challenge to the six-ministry system of the Qing Dynasty. Deprived the six ministries of a significant part of their powers. In the end, the six ya's 'gates' either have nothing to do. Or obey the Prime Minister's Ya's 'door'. It has become the pattern of the imperial power to the prime minister's ya' and then to the six ministries. The prime minister's ya' is like the cabinet system of the Ming Dynasty. The power is great. It has become a constraint on imperial power.

In the end, the Empress Dowager Cixi made a move. Reducing the power of the Prime Minister's Ya'men. There was a time when Prince Gong put aside his picks. Calling the sick is not towards the head. But the old system is enforced. The effect is extremely poor. The imperial decree is not working. The ya's 'doors' pass the buck to each other. I can't be the master. The people who sit in the hall don't know how to work. has turned into a marionette. The superiority of the prime minister's system was immediately apparent. There is only one Prince Gong in the Qing Dynasty. Other princes don't have this ability. Will only do tai chi. The Empress Dowager Cixi and the Tongzhi Emperor could only rectify the Prime Minister's Ya'men'. Minor repairs and minor changes to some policies. Let Prince Gong preside over the overall situation. This is what brings the court to life.

Emperor Tongzhi looked at the respectful Prince Gong.' It's a pity that father and son are not in harmony. His servant Zai Cheng. Not treated by Prince Gong. The son inherits the father's business, and there is no way between Prince Gong Yixun and Zai Cheng. His intention to 'insert' Zaicheng into the Prime Minister's Ya'men was rejected by Prince Gong. It's a pity that the talent and affection are absolutely good. In the mind of Emperor Tongzhi. Fa Xiao Zai Cheng is the most reliable cronies. It's a little stronger than the minion Li Guolou. Li Guolou can do the errand, let Zai Cheng try it. He opened his mouth and asked, "Prince Gong. I don't know what happened to Zai Cheng in Xinwutang."

Prince Gong shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty. Don't let this kid fool you. Stinky boy who lectures at ease in Xinwutang. He had already gone to the Tianjin Concession to play. Three days of fishing, two days of drying nets. It's amazing to have classes in Xinwutang five days a month. Just this one of the virtues. He also claims to be Pang Tong. No matter if the world is a day, it will be 'chaotic'. The emperor still keeps it."

Emperor Tongzhi 'revealed' the 'color' of yearning.The 'flower' and 'flower' world of the concession. He hasn't played it yet. Hurry up and sneak to the Tianjin Concession. The lack of 'sex' among young people is not a disadvantage. He has this 'problem'. He was not 'provoked' by Prince Gong's words. Instead, he smiled and said, "Oh. This kid has grown up. Prince Gong, you have to supervise more. I grew up under the supervision of my teacher. Li Guolou scared me. Didn't you fight in the Great Northwest? There's always room for growth. If Zai Cheng is admitted to the Jinshi, he will enter the Sanding Jia. You don't have to carry it. Scholars in the world will also say that you are unfair."

I heard Emperor Tongzhi comment on Zaicheng. Prince Gong's heart was warm. The son Zaicheng is very intelligent. Young people don't have a fixed 'sex' and like the ultimate enjoyment of the senses. But it will always take care of it. Now you don't need to carry it. It doesn't mean that you won't have to carry it in the future. Only by sharpening people's hearts can they become great. It's like Li Guolou's wife and concubines. Life is rotten. Also wears a green hat. Wouldn't it also make a career? Even Zuo Zongtang praised Li Guolou as a rare minister who can govern the world. Son Zaicheng and Li Guolou 'mixed' together. Birds of a feather flock together. Together. Zai Cheng is still up every day. On the bright side.

Prince Gong left the palace in a happy mood. The 'dealing' with the British Empire has been going on for a long time. I didn't have a few months to draw conclusions. Although Prince Gong is known as the devil six. But it is possible not to betray the interests of the country. Still unwilling to give in to the British Empire. I was thinking about the industrial blueprint planned by Li Hongzhang. When will the Qing Dynasty become strong?

Prince Gong cracked his mouth and laughed. At most, the wealth is ruined. Let the British collect the money and go. Sooner or later let the British spit out . And double the return. One day the Qing Navy hit the Strait of Malacca. Expelling Western forces from East Asia.