Li Zhen arranged things in the army. After packing his luggage, he immediately left the Jiangbei camp with Han Laiyu.

A team of people hurried away and headed straight for Beijing.

Li Zhen was worried about the situation in Beijing, and he hurried very quickly. Because once Xianfeng has a problem, the situation facing Li Zhen may be more complicated. Han Laiyu was also worried about Xianfeng's physical condition, although he was already tired and tired, he gritted his teeth and persevered. The group has arrived in Beijing in only about half a month. Han Laiyu looked at the majestic Beijing City and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, but Li Zhen was nervous in his heart.

Finally, I arrived in Beijing.

However, the next battle is probably a rain of swords and arrows, and he will not be allowed to relax.

……

Prince Gong's Mansion, Study.

At this moment, Prince Gong and Gui Liang sat opposite each other.

Prince Gong was dressed in a gorgeous costume and said casually: "Father-in-law, Li Zhen has returned to Beijing, and it is obvious that he was recruited back by order of the imperial brother." Li Zhen is a fierce general, can you convince Li Zhen? ”

Gui Liang shook his head and said, "Lord Wang, according to the old man, it is better not to move for the time being." ”

Yi 60's brows furrowed, slightly unhappy.

Gui Liang continued: "The emperor has a strange disease, and the government and the opposition are in turmoil. Now, many courtiers support the succession of the prince, which has pushed the prince on the cusp of the limelight. If the prince openly recruited Li Zhen as a minister, I am afraid that it will attract the attention of the emperor, and he will also be attacked by Zaiyuan, Sushun, Du Han and others. Now, the emperor does not dare to touch the prince, because after the emperor attacks the prince, even if there is no prince, the rest of the kings will jump out, so the emperor maintains the current situation. Please wait quietly, wait for things to develop, and don't be in a hurry. ”

Yi 60 glanced at Gui Liang and secretly said that Gui Liang was an old fox.

Because if you don't look for Li Zhen, it means that Li Zhen will not get involved in this matter. Gui Liang saw Yi 60's expression, and he had already seen through the meaning in Yi 60's eyes. Yi 60 has made a decision, and it will definitely not be changed easily. He, an old fox who has been in the officialdom for many years, doesn't know Yi 60's thoughts. Even, Gui Liang could guess that Yi 60 would not stop there, and would send someone to contact Li Zhen.

……

Forbidden City, Chuxiu Palace.

In one room, two stunning women sat opposite each other.

One of them was Cixi.

It's just that today's Cixi is more mature, but also more sorrowful, with a haggard look on her face. The person sitting opposite Cixi was the official queen of Xianfeng, that is, the Empress Dowager Ci'an, who was rumored to have been killed by Cixi in later generations. At this time, Ci'an was not very old, only in his twenties, with kind eyebrows and kind eyes, more weakness on his face, and a helpless look in his eyes.

Ci'an said: "Sister, do you say that after Admiral Li comes back, can he stabilize the situation?" ”

Cixi said in a deep voice: "Admiral Li will definitely be able to!" The emperor believes in Li Zhen, and I have also met Li Zhen a few times, this person is talented. ”

Ci'an said: "There are still Du Han, Su Shun, Zaiyuan and others in the court, why don't you look for them?" ”

Cixi sneered: "My good sister, although the emperor has left a will, but these old ministers, can our sisters control them?" When the time comes, they will definitely bully our sisters, and Jae-soon will also be bullied. Li Zhen is still young, and he is just a small admiral. There are a lot of things we can give Li Zhen, power, money, and even women, you name it. It's easy to win over Li Zhen, but it's impossible to win over this gang of old ministers! ”

After a pause, Cixi continued: "Let's just say that Du Han, his father is the emperor's teacher Du Shoutian, and he considers himself the emperor's senior brother. He experienced the first emperor's dynasty, and he was still an old minister of the emperor's dynasty, and when he succeeded to the throne, I am afraid he was even more unscrupulous. In fact, there is another advantage to recruiting Li Zhen, Li Zhen and Du Han have a grudge, we recruited Li Zhen, so that Li Zhen can balance Du Han and not be too passive. ”

"Alas!"

Ci'an sighed and said, "My sister has always been shrewd, and it's all up to you. ”

When Cixi heard this, there was a hint of joy in her heart.

However, more of a feeling of pressure, because the current situation is too complicated, there are people in the court who think that it is not suitable for a few months of babies to be emperors, so they support Prince Gong, and even some good princes and nobles support the rest of the princes, although there are those who support Zaichun as emperor, but it is not something that Cixi can control.

All kinds of forces were mixed together, which gave Cixi a headache.

"Boom! Boom!! ”

A palace maid walked in with small steps and said, "Niangniang, Admiral Li and Gonggong Han have returned to Beijing and are coming to the palace. ”

When Ci'an heard this, a happy color appeared on his face.

After the palace maid left, both Cixi and Cixi were very happy, and their faces were filled with joy. In less than a quarter of an hour, another little eunuch walked in quickly. The eunuch took small steps and sprinted, came to Cixi's side and whispered a few words.

In an instant, Cixi's face fell, and tears flashed faintly in her eyes.

Seeing this, Ci'an secretly said bad in his heart.

Cixi sent the eunuch and instructed some things, and saw the little eunuch leave in a hurry.

……

Li Zhen and Han Laiyu entered Beijing, and the two ran towards the Forbidden City.

Because of Han Laiyu leading the way, the two came to the palace unimpeded all the way. As soon as the two of them arrived at the palace, a palace maid immediately greeted them and said, "Admiral Li, Gonggong Han, the queen mother and Concubine Yi are invited, and the two mothers please go for a trip." ”

Li Zhen said without hesitation: "Lead the way!" ”

Immediately, Li Zhen and Han Laiyu came to Chuxiu Palace.

The palace maid took the two of them around the main hall and went to a side hall. When the two entered the hall, the maid immediately left, and there was no one in the hall, except Ci'an, Cixi, and the baby Zaichun lying in the cradle. When Li Zhen saw this, he was secretly vigilant in his heart, worried about what would happen. Ci'an and Cixi stood up, and the two of them bent down and said, "Please Admiral Li save us!" ”

Li Zhen didn't dare to accept the salute, and bowed down and said: "The mother is serious, and the minister is afraid!" ”

Although Xianfeng's lower body was in the coffin, Li Zhen did not dare to be presumptuous, especially in the harem.

Cixi introduced Ci'an before she began to take her seat. Ci'an looked at Li Zhen, glanced at Han Laiyu, and said with a smile: "You two are the emperor's henchmen, and the emperor has your assistance, which is a blessing for my Qing Dynasty." Next, rely on two people to support the heavy responsibility. ”

Li Zhen said: "The minister will definitely do his best, and then die!" ”

Han Laiyu also said sharply: "The emperor treats the slaves like a mountain, and the servants go to the soup and the fire, and they will not give up." ”

Cixi said: "Li Zhen takes the order! ”

"The minister takes the order!" Li Zhen knelt down and said.

Immediately, Cixi took out a copy of the holy decree and read it aloud: "Fengtian carrier, the emperor's edict said,......,Li Zhen is the auxiliary minister......" After reading the holy decree, Li Zhen only heard the words 'auxiliary minister', and forgot the rest after entering his ears. His heart was pounding, and he was very excited, but he didn't expect to become an auxiliary minister appointed by Xianfeng.

Cixi then said: "The emperor died half an hour ago, Li Zhen, it's up to you next." ”

A thunderclap sounded in Li Zhen's ears.

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