Shanghai, Zhennan Palace.

"King Gong is stepping down, how does the big shopkeeper plan to settle it?" Zhao Liewen is also asking the same question.

Yi Zhizhi glanced at the second child, Yi Zhengxing, and said with a smile: "What do you think of Xingzhi?" ”

"After the resignation of the prime ministers of Western countries, they are still the leaders of their political parties, they are still active in the political arena, and they are eligible to continue to participate in the election." Yi Zhengxing obviously thought about this issue and said without thinking: "For example, the current Prime Minister of England, Disraeli, has served as Prime Minister twice.

As Disraeli's old rival, Gladstone, the leader of the Liberal Party, who served as prime minister for one term, is said to be actively preparing for next year's general election. ”

Speaking of this, his tone changed, "However, the situation in our country is very different from that of the West, after all, the constitution of the hypocrisy is only implemented, and many aspects are not perfect.

King Gong is not only the prince of the imperial family, but also has always been in the center of power in the Qing Dynasty, and after the constitution was established, he served as the prime minister of the cabinet for eight years, which can be said to be a high power and prestige. ”

Seeing that he stopped talking, Yi Zhi said noncommittally: "Go on." ”

Yi Zhengxing asked rhetorically: "I wonder if my country can follow the example of Western countries and participate in the election campaign repeatedly?" ”

Repeatedly campaigning? Yi Zhishu groaned and looked at Zhao Liewen, "What does Huifu think?" ”

Zhao Liewen was stunned for a moment, he didn't dare to answer this question rashly, and after thinking for a while, he said: "Repeated elections mean that you can be re-elected for a long time, will you lose the original intention of the constitution?" ”

Yi Zhizhi nodded, "So it must be restricted, and this issue will be handed over to the Senior Administration Yuan for discussion, one term of office is four years, two, three, four terms are ......, and four terms are sixteen years, let them decide." ”

Hearing the meaning of this, it seemed to be inclined to the limit of the fourth term, Yi Zhengxing said with a smile: "King Gong has been in power for a long time and has rich experience, and he is less than fifty, so he might as well arrange for him to go abroad for a period of time." ”

"That's a good idea." Yi Zhishu nodded approvingly, Yi Yi is still burdened with the infamy of traitor, it is not suitable to stay in Beijing, nor is it suitable to come to Shanghai, it is a good idea to go abroad for investigation.

"The ——。 of the Big Shopkeeper" A secretary whispered at the door: "The emperor has issued an order to appoint Su Shun as the prime minister of the cabinet, and to send people to Shanghai as soon as possible to negotiate to ease the tension." ”

After reading the telegram, Yi Zhizu casually transferred it to Yi Zhengxing and said: "After some tossing, it is just to delay the dispatch of troops to the northwest and give Britain, Russia and other countries the opportunity to intervene in the northwest with armed forces. ”

With the formation of the Sushun cabinet and the unfolding of the negotiations between the north and the south, the tension between the north and the south that was about to break out in the confrontation between the north and the south was eased, and all kinds of wartime controls were abolished.

The domestic situation tends to ease, and the atmosphere in the northwest will naturally become tense, and it is clear that once Yuan Qi and the imperial court reach a reconciliation, they will inevitably turn the spearhead to the northwest, and as soon as the spring of next year begins, they will move westward in a big way.

Northwest, Gongning, Governor's Palace.

Zhu Shanhai stood in the verandah with a gloomy face and looked at the heavy snow, his mood was as bad as the weather to the extreme, in just a few days, the Beijing division mutinied, King Gong was banned, Prince Li Shiduo and Prince Su Longqin were killed, Ci'an returned to Beijing, Sushun formed a cabinet, and the north and south peace talks, the situation has been completely reversed, and the only thing worth relieving is that the Qing Dynasty has officially recognized the independence of the two northwestern provinces.

"Your Majesty——。" Liu Changxing hurriedly greeted him.

Turning his head to look at him, Zhu Shanhai saw that his expression was a little unnatural, and said casually: "What's the matter, there is no progress?" ”

"Your Majesty." Liu Changxing bowed his head and said, he was ordered to discuss with the British and Russian envoys about increasing troops in the past two days, and the Northwest War will start in the spring of next year at the latest, and the Northwest War will start at the latest in the summer, and the only thing that can be counted on is the military assistance of Britain and Russia.

"The situation has changed, and Britain and Russia naturally have to weigh it." Zhu Shanhai's tone was a little gloomy, he waved his hand and retreated from the attendants beside him, he lowered his voice and said: "If Britain and Russia don't dare to help, where should they go?" ”

Is this the beginning of thinking and arranging a way out? Liu Changxing's heart tightened, and he said tentatively: "Retreat to Russia? ”

"If it really comes to that point, Russia may not dare to accept us." Zhu Shanhai sighed lightly, paused, and continued: "Russia has strong military strength, and the domestic political situation is not very stable, so it is inevitable that it will not be willing to take risks for us. ”

Hearing this, Liu Changxing couldn't help but feel ashamed, and said, "Your Majesty means to go to Persia?" ”

"Not bad." Zhu Shanhai nodded, "Persia is weak militarily, retreat to Persia, there is still a chance to replace it, and another Persia borders on Ottomans and Russia, Britain and Russia will definitely try their best to prevent the Qing State from annexing Persia." ”

"Your Majesty." Liu Changxing hurriedly said: "My subordinates will ask the General Staff Department to study matters related to this. ”

After a slight sigh, Zhu Shanhai said, "This matter has to be discussed with Feng Renxuan in detail." ”

"I'm afraid Commander Feng won't come to Gongning easily." Liu Changxing hesitated and said, Feng Renxuan's signs of self-reliance according to Anxi are very obvious, and now in this situation, it is almost impossible for Feng Renxuan to come to Gongning.

Zhu Shanhai had already considered this, "Make an appointment with him to meet in Kashgar....... ”

Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Russian Emperor Alexander II slowly put a telegram on the table and looked at Prime Minister Gorchakov, "What does Yuan Qi mean by this?" ”

The telegram was sent from Shanghai by Yi Zhicontent, and the content was very simple, that is, to remind the Russian emperor to guard against assassination.

For this telegram, Alexander II can be described as inexplicably confused, the Qing State has just alleviated the dangerous situation of civil war in the country, and sent such a telegram, is it a kind reminder? Or does it imply something else?

Gorchakov was also at a loss for words, for Alexander II had been the victim of numerous assassinations, large and small, including at least five well-planned assassination attempts since the reform of serfdom, and built many churches in Russia to commemorate his escapes.

Is the other party a kind reminder? Or is it a blatant threat of assassination to force Russia to abandon its support for Central Asian independence?

Although he couldn't be sure, he decided to say on the bright side, and said: "Your Majesty, the minister remembers that a few years ago, Yi Zhishu seemed to have specially called to remind His Majesty to guard against assassination, and I think it should be a kind reminder. ”

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