Li Zhen didn't understand the matter of Yi 60 (xin). Only let the people below try to find out the news, and then handle Xianfeng's funeral. When Xianfeng's funeral was completed, it took almost a month.

At this time, it was already the third day of August in the first year of Tongzhi.

Li Zhen, Long Xi, Huang Qiang and others all had grass on their heads and new hair, all of which were uncared for. As soon as Xianfeng's funeral was over, Li Zhen immediately cleaned up the hair that grew on the top of his head, took a hot bath, and then went to Guiliang's mansion, after all, Li Zhen had no place to live in Beijing, so he could only live in Guiliang's mansion.

Now, Jaechun has ascended the throne, and the government has made a smooth transition with the efforts of Su Shun, Du Han, Duanhua and others. Such an outcome is undoubtedly what Ci'an and Cixi would like to see.

Early in the morning, Su Shun came to the place where the Empress Dowager Ci'an lived in the East Palace.

Coincidentally, Cixi was also there.

Because Su Shun opposed his respect for the queen mother, Cixi was very dissatisfied with Su Shun, and Ci'an saw Su Shun's arrogant side, and Su Shun's senses were not too good, so he said nonchalantly: "Su Zhongtang, is there anything wrong with the mourning family?" ”

Su Shun said: "Back to the Queen Mother, the minister does have a big event!" ”

Ci'an frowned and said, "Say it directly!" ”

Su Shun said solemnly: "What Weichen said is about Lord Li, although Lord Li, Prince Zheng, Prince Yi and others are auxiliary ministers, but the responsibilities on their bodies are different. Prince Zheng, Prince Yi, and Minister of Military Aircraft Du Han and others shoulder the responsibility of the DPRK and the central government, and are responsible for sorting out the government affairs. ”

"However, Lord Li's responsibility is to exterminate the bandits."

"Now, Hong Xiuquan, a thief, is hiding in Nanjing, and the thief Shi Dakai has fled to Sichuan with a large army, and it has faintly become the climate. If Lord Li stays in the court for a long time, there will be no one to preside over the battle situation ahead, and the bandits will become more and more arrogant, which will threaten the foundation of our Qing Dynasty. ”

The more Su Shun spoke, the more excited he became, and he said in a high voice: "After discussing with Prince Zheng, Prince Yi and others, Weichen agreed that Master Li should be relieved of his official position as the commander of the Nine Gates, and let Lord Li rush to the front line to command the army to fight. ”

Cixi raised her eyebrows, and her face became very ugly.

Cixi relied on Li Zhen, and if the court did not have Li Zhen's support, she would definitely be affected.

Ci'an didn't think about so many issues, and when he heard that he wanted to suppress bandits, especially when it involved the foundation of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, he suddenly felt anxious. Cixi understood Ci'an, and without waiting for Ci'an to speak, Cixi interjected and said: "Sister, Li Zhen is also an auxiliary minister appointed by the first emperor. No, recruit Li Zhen in, ask Li Zhen's opinion, and listen to his opinion. ”

When Su Shun heard this, a hint of resentment flashed in his eyes.

This stinky woman is a good thing for him.

With Ci'an's character, as long as Su Shun spoke from the perspective of the Manchus, Ci'an would not object. However, Cixi was not so easy to fool, and her words immediately punctured Su Shun's hope.

Ci'an nodded and said, "Spread the decree and announce Li Zhendong's palace to meet you." ”

The eunuch went to deliver the decree, and Su Shun said again: "Queen Mother, in order to stabilize the Qing Dynasty, there are two things that must be solved, which is also what the first emperor has been committed to solving. One is a bandit, and the other is a foreigner. The situation in the DPRK and China has stabilized, and there are no worries, but the front line is not! Lord Li is a fierce general in the court, can be called the pillar of my Qing Dynasty, only Lord Li led the troops to exterminate the bandits, defeat the foreigners, in order to restore the prosperity of our Qing Dynasty. ”

Cixi secretly scolded Su Shun for being cunning, which was clearly to deprive Li Zhen of his rights in the court and drive Li Zhen out of the court, but he said it in a high-sounding manner. However, Cixi could not find a reason to refute Su Shun.

Ci'an nodded again and again, but still didn't say yes, just waiting for Li Zhen to come.

It didn't take long for Li Zhen to rush to the palace.

Li Zhen saluted Ci'an and Cixi and asked, "The Empress Dowager is urgently calling, is there anything wrong?" ”

Ci'an waved his hand at Su Shun and said: "Su Zhongtang said that your responsibility lies in suppressing the bandits, let you remove the official position of the commander of the Nine Gates, and then rush to the front line to exterminate the bandits, and return me to a clear and clear future, what do you think?" ”

Li Zhen banged in his head, what is the situation?

Leaving Beijing!

This happened so suddenly!

Once Li Zhen left Beijing, he would not be able to get in touch with the situation of the Manchu center, let alone expand his power in the imperial court, which was not in line with Li Zhen's plan. Even, when Li Zhen left the imperial court, he would always be united by Su Shun, Duanhua, Zaiyuan and others to calculate him, and it was entirely possible to yin Li Zhen in the back and make Li Zhen face a dilemma.

Seeing Li Zhen's expression, Su Shun said solemnly: "Li Zhen, are you unwilling to serve the Qing Dynasty?" ”

When he finished speaking, he was triumphant.

This time, he also put a big hat on Li Zhen, so that Li Zhen couldn't refute it.

Li Zhen heard Su Shun's questioning, and said without hesitation: "The two queen mothers, the ministers are willing to go!" ”

When Cixi heard this, her face turned extremely pale.

She grabbed her skirt with both hands and sighed softly, with a helpless look in her eyes. Cixi was sensitive, and naturally understood the viciousness of Su Shun's words, which made Li Zhen unable to avoid it. Cixi thought that without Li Zhen to contain Su Shun and others in the court, her life would definitely not be easy, and her power must have plummeted.

Ci'an said: "Master Li is worthy of being a person who has the overall situation in mind, good! ”

Su Shun said without yin or yang: "Lord Li, you can remove the official position of the Admiral of the Nine Gates and go to work." ”

Li Zhen glanced at Su Shun, turned his gaze, clasped his fists and said: "The two queen mothers, the minister was in charge of the Yamen of the Nine Gates, and the time was only more than a month, and now they are suddenly about to leave Beijing, and many things in the Yamen have not been dealt with well. Moreover, there are still many things in the yamen that need to be arranged by the ministers. Please ask the two queen mothers to give grace for a period of time and let the ministers settle the affairs of the yamen. ”

"Accurate!"

Cixi's eyes flashed with hope, and she immediately agreed.

Ci'an nodded, and did not object.

Li Zhen suddenly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, as long as he delayed time, he could find a way to leave room for maneuver. Next, he still has some time to prepare, and he can find a way to stay in Beijing.

Su Shun snorted in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "Master Li, if you stay for one more day, the bandits will be rampant for one day." This official thinks that it is better to go to Beijing earlier. Therefore, try to leave Beijing within half a month, I believe that half a month is enough for Master Li to deal with chores. ”

At this moment, Su Shun does not regard Li Zhen as a threat. As long as Li Zhen leaves Beijing, the DPRK and China will be his world.

It's only half a month, and Li Zhen has to leave in a flash.

Li Zhen said coldly: "Don't worry about Su Zhongtang, Su Zhongtang should think more about how to govern the country!" ”

Su Shun smiled and said, "There are still government affairs to deal with in the DPRK, and the minister will retire!" ”

Cixi waved her hand, and Su Shun retreated.

Li Zhen didn't mean to stay, so he also hugged his fists and retreated, turned around and left the East Palace where Ci'an was located. Li Zhen had just left the East Palace, and he hadn't gone far, but he saw a little eunuch rushing over with small steps, walked up to him, and said respectfully: "Lord Li, the Queen Mother, please meet you in the West Palace!" ”

After the little eunuch finished speaking, he ran away without a trace.

As soon as Li Zhen turned around, he saw that Cixi had already left the East Palace and walked towards the West Palace with the support of the palace maid.

Apparently, Cixi had something to say to him.

Li Zhen followed and soon came to the West Palace.

He entered the main hall of the West Palace, but heard from the maid that Cixi had summoned him in the side hall. Li Zhen hurriedly walked over, and after entering the side hall, he found that there was no palace maid in the side hall, only he was sitting alone. Li Zhen thought that Cixi wanted to discuss things with him, and Cixi wanted to rely on him, and Li Zhen did not think about the safety of this place.

After waiting for about five minutes, Cixi did not appear.

At this time, Li Zhen was a little impatient. Cixi arrived in the West Palace first, and Li Zhen arrived later, but Cixi didn't appear, which really made Li Zhen rush to be puzzled.

At this time, Li Zhen had some doubts in his heart.

What kind of fame did Cixi make?

After another five minutes or so, there was finally a sound of footsteps in the passage connecting the side halls to the side rooms. However, the footsteps were not messy, and with Li Zhen's ears, only one person's footsteps were heard, and it was obviously only Cixi alone.

It didn't take long for Cixi to appear in Li Zhen's sight.

When Li Zhen saw it, his eyes widened and his heart was horrified.

The Cixi in front of her clearly looked like she had just come out of the bath, her hair was wet and not yet dry, and she was wearing a wide robe to cover her delicate body, as if she was not wearing underwear inside. The white neck was exposed, shimmering with a lustre. Even, because Cixi gave birth to a child for less than half a year, her breasts were even more bulging, and there were faint two water stains on the clothes on her chest, as if she was soaked with milk.

Li Zhen swallowed his saliva and hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to look at Cixi's situation again.

The woman in front of him was not a simple person, and he didn't dare to mess around.

Cixi looked at Li Zhen, the corners of her mouth were slightly hooked, and a flush rose on her face. However, Cixi quickly calmed down and said lightly: "Lord Li, this weather is very hot, and the mourning family is sweating, and I went to take a bath before I came to see Lord Li." If there is any rudeness, please forgive me Mr. Li. ”

Li Zhen didn't dare to raise his head and said, "The minister is afraid!" ”

In his heart, he secretly said that there are no three hundred taels of silver here, and it would be better if you didn't explain it, but this explanation seems to have another meaning, and it really becomes an explanation is a cover-up.

Cixi returned to the topic and said solemnly: "Su Shun proposed to let Master Li leave Beijing, and Lord Li has agreed. However, after Master Li left Beijing, my mother and son were afraid that they would be bullied by Su Shun. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were all towards Su Shun and others, and there was only one loyal minister, Lord Li. If Master Li leaves, what will happen to the mourning family? Please ask Master Li to show the mourning family a clear way. ”

After she finished speaking, she got up and walked to Li Zhen, and Ying Ying bowed.

Cixi stood in front of Li Zhen, and a faint fragrance lingered in Li Zhen's nose.

It's light, but it's comfortable.

Not only that, Cixi bent down and bowed, and her wide robe hung down, immediately revealing the white and tender breasts inside. Li Zhen just glanced down slightly, and he could already see the scenery inside the robe clearly. Although Cixi is not tall and looks delicate, the pair on her chest is turbulent, which makes Li Zhendu feel incredible.

Li Zhen glanced at it, reluctantly withdrew his gaze, then took a step back, lowered his head even more, and said respectfully: "Don't worry, Niangniang, the minister is already thinking about paying attention." ”

"Oh, what can you do!"

Cixi stood up straight, a look of anticipation in her eyes.

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