The great victories of the ministers outside, the opening up of the territory, the reconquest of the lost territories, and the protection of the vassal states were a very important event in any feudal dynasty in China, and there were bound to be special ceremonies to celebrate.

If it weren't for the founding period, especially in a so-called heyday, the standard of such rituals would be higher and more cumbersome.

In addition, this minister is Hu Chuyuan, and this war almost determines whether the throne of Emperor Guangxu can be truly stabilized, and the ceremony has become more grand, and the specifications are close to the Guangxu wedding two years ago.

It was not until the end of the afternoon that the whole ceremony gradually ended and came to an end.

Hu Chuyuan accepted the reward in front of the Taihe Palace, awarded the new official uniform of the first-class officer, joined the military minister, received the rank of Renge University, was awarded the title of first-class viscount and a cloud cavalry captain, and was crowned the crown prince Taibao, and awarded the second eye flower feather and the yellow coat.

became a university scholar, which was a bit unexpected by Hu Chuyuan, and the news he got in advance should be a co-organizer of the university scholar.

After Zuo Zongtang's death, the position of a scholar of Tirenge has been vacant, Li Hongzao, Weng Tongyi, He Jing, Zeng Guoquan, and Liu Kunyi...... Everyone wanted it, but they didn't expect that Hu Chuyuan was cheaper.

After all the ceremonies, Hu Chuyuan returned the envelope.

This night, he continued to live in the palace of Yongjun Wangfu.

Emperor Guangxu gave the Yongjun Mansion to Hu Pinyuan, which in a sense became the residence of Hu Chuyuan to come to Beijing.

In this way, Hu Pinyuan's real father-in-law, Prince Alcohol, can often come to see his daughter, drink with Hu Pinyuan, chat, spy on the Hu family, and woo the Hu family.

This layer of marriage relationship is of great significance to Prince Alcohol and Emperor Guangxu Zaiyan, and they also regard it as a solid in-law relationship, which pulls the entire Hu family.

Early the next morning, Emperor Guangxu suspended the court discussion and asked Hu Chuyuan to go to the Qianqing Palace early to discuss major matters.

Event?

What's the big deal?

Hu Chuyuan wondered in his heart, riding in his gilded carriage, but the horsepower of the pull was changed to four, two in the front and two in the front.

His courtesy is extremely special, the carriage can directly enter the Forbidden City from the Donghua Gate, without getting off the horse and getting off the car, and almost without inspection, when he arrives outside the Qianqing Gate, he must dismount and be inspected.

Of course, with his current status and power, especially holding the Tiren Pavilion Scholar and becoming one of the only six Zhongtang Lords in this empire, then no eunuch or chamberlain would dare to really search for him.

Even, even his guards with knives outside the Qianqing Gate have increased to six, which is about the same size as Prince Gong.

Entering the Qianqing Palace, as soon as Hu Chuyuan looked up, he saw that Prince Gong and Prince Alcohol were there, and Erle Hebu, Yan Jingming, Zhang Zhiwan and Zhang Baixi were also there.

Bao Jun, He Jing and Pan Zuyin are all dead, Li Hongzao was forced to retire, and there are so many people left among the ministers of military aircraft, Zhang Baixi is the foreman of the military aircraft Zhang Jing, that is, the head of the small military aircraft, the most special cronies of Emperor Guangxu, and his authority is equivalent to that of a military minister.

So, he's there, too.

Looking at it this way, today's court meeting is really going to talk about big things, but other idle people don't need to participate.

Hu Chuyuan walked over to pay homage steadily, and Emperor Guangxu's emotions seemed to be still in the excitement of yesterday, and he personally walked out of the dragon chair and helped Hu Chuyuan up.

In a flash, Emperor Guangxu was also nineteen years old, as handsome as ever, and what couldn't be hidden in the handsomeness was the weakness in his heart.

If he were a woman, he would definitely be dozens of times more beautiful than his queen...... What about the man who made iniquity!

In more than ten years of upbringing, Cixi completely erased the murderous, amiable, gentle, and weak that he should have as a man, but he also had a strong desire to make a strong country and the impulse to control the country himself.

He is complex, but also vulnerable.

When he stood up, Hu Chuyuan gave a special look at Emperor Guangxu again, and there were many strange sighs and sighs in his heart, as well as some doubts.

At this time, Emperor Guangxu Zai Xiang is very special for people to sit, everyone here today has seats, obviously prepared in advance, and the chairs are also brand new.

Everyone hesitated, and Prince Alcohol, who understood his son's intentions best, sat down with his head first, and the others sat down one after another.

Emperor Guangxu said: "I have thought about it, it will become a custom in the future, everyone can sit when they come in, and our monarchs and ministers will sit down and discuss national affairs." ”

This is a privilege he has given.

Everyone was very grateful and thanked the Holy One.

Emperor Guangxu said: "The battle in the year of Gengyin is finally over, and we are not in a hurry to talk about financial matters." What I want to say today is very simple, I said that this is just a small country, and it was not strong in the early years, and compared with North Korea, I am afraid it is not as good as North Korea. How has it become so strong over the years, if it weren't for Senior Minister Hu secretly guarding against Yuben, we are afraid that we will not be able to win this battle. The battle was won, but I was anxious but afraid, and I couldn't sleep well for a day. ”

Speaking of this, he turned to ask Hu Chuyuan: "Hu Aiqing, do you have any thoughts on this?" ”

Hu Chuyuan thought for a moment and replied, "Back to the emperor, something else...... Wechen is not in a hurry to say for the time being, as far as Wechen knows, although this is a big defeat this time, Britain and France will continue to aid it. With the current political system, talents, and technology, I am afraid that the reorganization will be completed in ten years, and we will have the conditions for a decisive battle with us in the East China Sea. ”

Hearing this, everyone felt a chill.

If you want to say that you are not afraid, it is true or false, especially when Liu Mingchuan was a year ago, Liu Mingchuan almost did not resist, and in front, the elite of the Huai Army was almost wiped out. In order to win the war, the Qing court has taken out all its forces, and if the Battle of Longchuan fails, then it can only lose money in peace negotiations again.

Prince Alcohol said, "Not really, right? ”

Hu Chuyuan shook his head and said: "Lord, you believe me, if we want to keep the Northeast, there will be a war with Tsarist Russia within ten years, and at that time, Yuben will definitely take the opportunity to take revenge." If we are afraid of Tsarist Russia and do not want to fight this war, and cede the Northeast to Tsarist Russia, within 20 years, Tsarist Russia and Yueben will also be involved in Zhili, Taiwan and the Jiaodong Peninsula. Lord Wang, if it is not in my clan, its heart will be different, our Qing Dynasty has a vast land and rich resources, and these foreign powers want it every day, and the most anxious of them is Tsarist Russia. ”

Emperor Guangxu suddenly put the teacup aside, made a clanging sound, and said hatefully: "I will fight them, whether it is Tsarist Russia or Britain, as long as they want to take the land left to us by our ancestors, we will fight them." Although Hong Kong is small, as long as I am still alive, I will have to take it back sooner or later. ”

Zhang Zhiwan was excited for a moment, knelt on the ground with a thud, and said respectfully: "The emperor is sage, and the old minister must swear allegiance to the death!" ”

"The Emperor Shengming!"

Everyone could only sing along and kneel down again.

Hu Chuyuan gritted his teeth and scolded in his heart, thinking to himself, Zhang Zhiwan's dog minion is also a wallgrass.

Emperor Guangxu Zai was really happy, and felt that he had really won the sincere support of these ministers, and he was lifted up one by one, and he was also quite encouraged.

He turned his head and said to Hu Chuyuan: "Hu Aiqing, I know in my heart that in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, the person who really has the talent to manage Zhong is you." I want to be the Duke of Qi Huan, do you dare to be Guan Zhong, I want to be the Duke of Qin Xiao, do you dare to be a Shang Ying? ”

This......?

Hu Chuyuan was a hundred surprised in his heart, and the others were also surprised, they all felt that Emperor Guangxu Zaiyan was a little convulsive today!

Everyone couldn't help but glance at Zhang Baixi, because he was the one who accompanied the emperor, but Zhang Baixi was silent, and his expression was silent and solemn.

Hu Chuyuan couldn't say no, so he could only get up and say: "Weichen should be willing, but it's just ...... I don't know how the emperor plans to reform the government! ”

Emperor Guangxu replied: "Following the example of the Restoration, reforming the political system, this is just a barbaric land, and the Restoration can achieve such achievements in ten years, and if we and other central powers, if we can strive for reform, ten years later, we will surpass Britain and France, and rank among the central countries of the world." ”

At this moment, he suddenly didn't look like the Guangxu Emperor Zaiyan that Hu Chuyuan was familiar with, and he was a bit like crossing the party.

This made Hu Chuyuan very uncomfortable, he lectured for just over a month, although he helped Zai Yan to clarify his thinking and understand the fundamental truth of governing the country and the country, but he did not emphasize the need for reform and reform.

The real mastermind behind the scenes can only be Zhang Baixi.

This person...... You have to pay attention.

Hu Chuyuan's mind was still flashing with various thoughts, and he reacted quickly, and immediately said: "The Meiji Restoration is indeed meritorious, it is said that this is a thousand-year-old clan gang of our country, and it has always been emulated by our country, and there are great similarities in all aspects, and if they can reform successfully, the path they choose will indeed have our merits." Looking at the long situation, it is said that this is very similar to the Qi State, although the reform was successful, it almost became a hegemon, if our country follows the example of the Qin State, it will definitely soon become a real great power. ”

By the time he finished speaking, Prince Alcohol's face was already a little gloomy.

Prince Gong Wang Yi was not without worry, and said: "My dynasty has a prosperous ancestral system, and the territory is thirty times larger, and the situation is more complicated, or it cannot be compared, right?" ”

Hu Chuyuan was silent.

He thought, "If you don't want to reform, I'm happy."

He never wanted to really help Emperor Guangxu to reform and reinvent himself, but only wanted to gradually beat a little bit, so that China could first become as rich and strong as possible within the scope allowed by the Manchus, and then overthrow the Manchu political axe to achieve the first republic.

However, Zhang Baixi's thoughts are definitely different from his.

Really.

Just when Hu Chuyuan, Zhang Zhiwan, and Yan Jingming didn't speak, Zhang Baixi, who was logically unqualified to speak, suddenly arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, Weichen has something to say, I don't know if I can talk about it!" ”

Emperor Guangxu Zaiyan seemed to be singing a double reed with him, and immediately smiled and said: "Naturally!" ”

Zhang Baixi immediately said: "Weichen thinks that what Prince Gong said is wrong, and it is very similar to my country, and the biggest thing is that it is closed and rigid, and the court system is pedantic. Although they failed to defeat our country in this battle of Gengyin, they can serve as our army. If you do it the way, it will be effective in three or five years, and ten years later, our country will be able to strengthen itself and compete with Britain and France! ”

Emperor Guangxu Zai Xiang was quite appreciative, and said: "What the Qing family said is very true, it is worthy of being a pillar of talent, Zhang Zhangjing, you are here in the future, if you have anything to say, then it is okay to say it directly." ”

Zhang Baixi replied: "Thank you, Holy Lord!" ”

Everyone is an old man who is good at politics, how can he not tell that the two of them are singing double reeds, everything is arranged in advance.

Zhang Zhiwan suddenly knelt down again, and said aloud excitedly: "The emperor is wise, if my country is reformed, there will be a thousand miles of progress, and it will be comparable to Britain and France in ten years." It is really an honor for the old minister to be able to assist the emperor, although the old minister has no talent, only loyalty can be useful, and it was the emperor's work to serve dogs and horses! ”

Emperor Guangxu was even more pleased, and immediately personally helped him up.

But at this moment, Hu Chuyuan really wanted to kick Zhang Zhiwan's ass, this fucking sycophant.

As soon as Zhang Zhiwan, the grass on the wall, fell, Yan Jingming was no longer silent, and agreed to reform and took a step forward.

Yan Jingming is a truly talented person, he has always been known as the prime minister of the salvation period, and it was under his strong intervention that the Qing Dynasty's revenue actually increased significantly, and if it were not for "later offending Cixi", he would have been able to enter the list of real important ministers.

He is much more stable than Zhang Zhiwan, and he is really knowledgeable and capable, so he raised a question -- reform is certain, the question is how much to change, how to change, and how to change.

This question...... Hu Chuyuan had the answer in his heart, but he didn't want to say it at all.

Yes, Hu Chuyuan is the legendary second minister.

At present, he has made up his mind to vigorously develop the Fuxing Society, and is also secretly preparing for the more radical and universal Xingzhong Society and the Han Society, which are responsible for those radical things, starting the Manchu-Han struggle, gradually expanding the contradictions, and finally relying on the military power controlled by the Fuxing Society to tear up the entire Manchu regime.

But Hu Chuyuan didn't expect that Zhang Baixi would become the biggest obstacle.

Under his cultivation over the years, Zhang Baixi's ability is definitely not to be underestimated, in the past ten years, he has been doing all the big and small things of Fuzhou Shipyard, and it can also be said that he is a person who has truly learned Chinese and Western.

With the consent of Zhang Zhiwan, Zhang Baixi, and Yan Jingming, plus Hu Chuyuan's semi-consent...... At least in this room, in the military aircraft department, Emperor Guangxu Zaiyan has already found the strength of the majority.

Emperor Guangxu couldn't wait to stand up and said to Hu Chuyuan: "Well, the specific things still have to be handled by Aiqing for me, and you don't have to rush back to Shanghai to handle affairs." I plan to let you enter and leave the Military Aircraft Department, and concurrently serve as the Governor of Zhili, and sit in Tianjin to manage the Restoration. If I can carry out a Meiji Restoration, I will be able to make a better Guangxu Restoration. ”

"Your Majesty ......!"

Prince Alcohol was taken aback.

Governor of Zhili...... This is something that has not been discussed at all, didn't you say that Liu Ming would be able to replace Li Hongzhang?

This...... What's going on?

Prince Alcohol's frightened face turned pale, Hu Chuyuan's control over the navy was already very fearful, although he had a solid marriage relationship, it would be too much to give him the position of governor of Zhili?

Minister of Military Aircraft, Scholar of Tirenkaku University, Prince Taibao...... What are these things, as long as Emperor Guangxu is happy, he can seal it as much as he wants, and he can seal it to anyone, Weng Tongyi, Sun Jianai, Zhang Zhiwan, Yan Jingming, Li Hongzao...... Anyone can seal these titles and positions.

However, the Governor of Zhili can't!

Governor of Zhili...... This is the No. 1 Governor of Heaven Killing, holding the privilege of killing and seizing...... It has a great and feared military power!

Prince Alcohol's frightened face turned blue, and layers of cold sweat broke out on his back.

He regretted it, he felt that he should have thought about it a long time ago...... When Zai Xiang insisted on rewarding Hu Chuyuan's second dazzling feather and Tiren Pavilion scholars, he should have remembered that Zai Xiang, a person who was too young, was rash and wanted to do a big mistake.

(To be continued)