After Su Yu left, the emperor suddenly felt an inexplicable remorse.

But if you can't say it, it's just a king's intuition.

Maybe you shouldn't let Su go back to Jiangxi?

But if you don't put it back, you can't afford the consequences.

So, he summoned Du Han and Kuang Yuan.

Yes, it's Duhan, not Sushun.

Because he found that something was wrong with Su Shun recently, and in terms of his attitude towards Su Yu, he and the emperor were not quite on the same frequency.

When Du Han came, the emperor asked the doubts in his heart.

In the final analysis, there is only one question, whether to let Su Yu develop these factories.

This is a question that Duhan also has a hard time answering.

Can't let Su Yu develop the factory, this is a bit crazy to say.

After hesitating for a moment, Du Han said: "Then it depends on whether these factories belong to the imperial court or to him." ”

"Your Majesty, Su Yu's new army is powerful, but now it is only more than 3,000 people, because he has no money to train his troops." Du Han said: "If these factories are completed, he will have a steady stream of financial resources, and then he will be able to expand the army, and he will have both financial and military power, which will make the center uneasy." ”

However, Zeng Guofan has both financial and military power, and he is still Han.

Su Yu is also a banner man in any way, and he is also a distant branch clan.

Du Han was silent for a while and said: "Say a word of heart-wrenching, Zeng Guofan rebelled, that is, to change the dynasty, according to the current situation, he can't succeed, and he won't rebel." ”

"But Su Yu is a member of the clan, and if he has financial power and military power, he has to guard against it."

The emperor said: "Su Yu said that after three years, these factories will be able to make a profit of 10 million, and then he will hand them all over to the imperial court and to me." ”

Du Han was silent for a while and said, "Your Majesty, the minister doesn't believe it. ”

Kuang Yuan said: "However, he did hand over the new army, and now the new army has been out of Su Yu's control and transferred to Yangzhou." ”

Du Han said: "The minister has an idea. ”

The emperor said, "You say." ”

Du Han said: "It is to attack in the temptation and force out Su Yu's true thoughts." ”

The Emperor did not speak, and motioned for Duhan to continue.

Du Han said: "Su Yu ostensibly handed over the military power of the new army, but Yangzhou is still too close to Jiujiang, and we don't know if this new army is really out of Su Yu's control." ”

I have to say that the people who know you best in the world are definitely your enemies.

When the emperor heard this, he couldn't help but shrink his eyes.

Kuang Yuan said: "Lord Du's words, it's a bit sensational, I saw the whole process with my own eyes, and I personally brought this batch of new troops to Yangzhou, very cooperative, without a little noise." ”

Du Han Dao; "How cooperative? Not a single person cried out? Wang Tianyang, Zhaobu and others, they were all Su Yu's absolute henchmen, and Lin Li directly planned a mutiny and ousted Boyan Shizi. Now that the emperor has seized Su Yu's military power, they have not resisted at all, and it is too smooth. ”

Kuang Yuan said: "Lin Li and the others did not leave with the new army, but still stayed in Jiujiang. Waitabu and Tingren also broke away from the new army and still followed Su Yao. ”

Du Han said: "These new troops, didn't they complain from beginning to end? ”

Kuang Yuan said: "No." ”

Du Han said: "Then Su Yu led the troops too much failure, do you think he will be so unsuccessful?" ”

Kuang Yuan said: "At least Wang Shiqing is trustworthy." ”

Duhan also thinks deeply about this.

In everyone's opinion, Wang Shiqing is the absolute descendant of the emperor, and Su Yu is not all the way.

When the two were taking the martial arts exam, they had a fight. After Boyan left the new army, Wang Shiqing only entered halfway, so no matter how you look at it, Wang Shiqing is the emperor's private person, and he is going to divide power.

Du Han said: "Your Majesty, that's why the ministers proposed a tentative attack. ”

"The first step, Su Yu's factory, just heard him say, what is going on, no one in the court knows, because from the inside to the outside are his people. So if you want to see what is going on, you still have to send one of your own people to Jiujiang to serve as the prefect. ”

"Therefore, the minister recommended Weng Tongshu."

Kuang Yuan said: "I'm afraid that I will repeat the mistakes of the new army at that time, Boyan will return in embarrassment, and Zhaolin will die tragically." ”

Du Han said: "If such a thing really happens, then Su Yu has a different heart. Besides, Weng Tongshu went to be the prefect of Jiujiang, and he didn't take over these factories, just supervised and monitored, couldn't Su Yu even accept this? Isn't there something unsightly about your factories? Can't even watch it? ”

To be honest, it really can't be watched.

It doesn't matter if you send an agent, because you can't see it.

But if it is really a high-level official like the Jiujiang prefect, he will definitely see it.

The British actually have a stake in the Jiujiang factory?

And 49% of the shares?

This, this is still worth it?

You, Su Yao, are betraying the country.

When we signed these treaties, we only opened up some treaty port cities, but only ceded half of the island.

Did you Su Yu directly hand over half of the property?

Du Han said: "The second step, pick out Su Yu's descendants from the new army, and replace our people in, hasn't Rong Lu already trained another batch of new troops?" Some of the officers were transferred to the new army in Yangzhou. Then he ordered Wang Shiqing to bring the new army from Yangzhou to Tianjin. ”

"Didn't you, Su Yu, keep saying that the new army wants to defend the Beijing Division? Then the time has come for you to keep your promise. ”

"This two-pronged approach, let's see Su Yu's reaction."

"If Weng Tongshu successfully takes over the prefect of Jiujiang and succeeds in taking power. If Wang Shiqing really brought the new army to Tianjin and completely broke away from Su Yu's remote control, it would prove that Su Yu really had no dissent. ”

"In that case, the emperor will continue to send people to Jiujiang to fulfill Su Yu's promise. Gradually take over these factories and eventually take full control. ”

"If one of these two can't be done, then it proves that Su Yu has different intentions, and then this person should be taken. No matter what the price is, he has to take it, and he can't be allowed to continue to develop. ”

Then, there was silence in Sanxitang.

Kuang Yuan, the servant of the ministry, suddenly thought of a question, the emperor's tolerance for Zeng Guofan and other Han people seemed to be much higher than Su Yu.

Zeng Guofan made trouble again and again, and even withheld the imperial court's salary, and the emperor endured it.

Su Yu is a clan, and he has not really shown his dissenting intentions, so the court is going to do it directly.

But that's normal.

Many people are harsh on their talents.

Outsiders are more tolerant.

For Zeng Guofan's rebellion, the emperor has long been psychologically prepared.

But in the eyes of the imperial court, Su Yu was cultivated by the emperor, so there is no room for a little flaw.

And in the eyes of the court and the emperor, you must pull out all your claws and teeth and completely tame yourself as a dog, then you will be truly at ease.

Historically, the Qing court's methods against Zeng Guofan and others were no exception.

It is to attack in temptation, to boil frogs in warm water.

Forced little by little, you can't directly counter, but as long as you back down, you will keep giving in, and in the last turn, you have already compromised a lot.

Therefore, this group of people is still very powerful in this regard.

Of course, after Cixi died, this set of methods was completely messed up.

The Emperor fell silent.

I can't make this decision for the time being.

Because he didn't know how Su Yu would react.

Du Han said: "Your Majesty, Su Yu said that even if he has great ability, he is also the emperor's courtier, and the emperor has pulled it up." Which of the two steps we did is not a matter of course. ”

"The post of Jiujiang prefect was originally sent by the center of the imperial court, so where is the governor to pick and choose."

"This new army is the emperor's alone, and Su Yu himself said it clearly. Is it wrong to transfer the new army from Yangzhou to Tianjin to defend the Beijing division? ”

"This time, Su Lu entered Beijing, overwhelmed people with power, and shouted that he would earn back the silver for the Qing Dynasty, maintain the silver standard, and maintain the balance of import and export trade, which is related to the lifeblood of the country. That's why the court can't really punish him, how can it be the turn of the court to use the general momentum, and it won't work? ”

"The center of the dignified court, do you still have to compromise with him, the governor of Jiangxi? Is he so special? ”

This sentence directly hit the emperor's heart.

Yes, I'm just exercising my rightful power.

I am an emperor, do I still have to fear you?

Then, the emperor said lightly: "That's it." ”

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Inside the Sushun Mansion.

Once again, Duhan spoke his plan, a tentative two-step attack.

Duanhua, Zaiyuan still supports it in his heart.

But he was also a little worried in his heart, so that the political conflict with Su Yu would be further intensified.

And Su Shun asked: "In other words, once Weng Tongshu successfully takes office as the prefect of Jiujiang and holds power, it will be regarded as a compromise by Su Yu." You will proceed to the second step and transfer Su Yu's new army to Tianjin? ”

Du Han said: "Yes, and then send people one after another to gradually take over these factories in Jiujiang." ”

Su Shun was silent for a while and said, "If it were these factories run by Zeng Guofan, would you still find a way to do this?" ”

Du Han couldn't help but fall silent.

After a long while, Du Han said: "It was Su Yu who personally agreed, and after three years, he would hand over these factories to the imperial court and the emperor." ”

Su Shun said: "This reminds me of a person who is sophisticated, if an outsider is developed, everyone will be calmer in their hearts, and they will even come to congratulate them." And if the relatives are developed, then the whole person is uncomfortable scratching his ears and heart. ”

Du Han said: "Su Zhongtang, this is a problem in the final analysis. What the emperor didn't want to do, Su Yu did it, it's as simple as that. ”

"Whoever has carefully cultivated a person, a person who has high hopes, suddenly becomes disobedient, and completely works against you, even a saint will be angry."

Su Shun smiled: "I just have a few complaints, and I don't intend to stop you." ”

Then, Su Shun said: "But I want to ask, if something like Boyan or Zhaolin happened after Weng Tongshu went to Jiujiang and was driven out by Su Yu, what are you going to do?" That is, the first step failed, so do you still take the second step? ”

Du Han said: "Then it proves that Su Yao has different intentions, and it proves that these factories in Jiujiang have unsightly things." ”

Su Shun said: "Okay, then even if you prove that Su Yu has different intentions, what should you do?" ”

Du Han said: "Of course it is to take him!" ”

Su Shun said: "What about these factories?" What should I do with the more than 10 million taels of silver invested? What should I do if my debt bursts? ”

Du Han said: "Su Zhongtang, this can't turn the sky upside down." Besides, the emperor doesn't like these factories either, does he? Is there ever been less such a thing in history? ”

That's right, there haven't been too many such things throughout the ages.

Because of a man's downfall, what is the loss of some silver?

Then, Du Han said: "As a courtier, can't Su Yu not have different intentions?" If he doesn't have a different heart, he won't be able to pass it in peace. His position as governor of Jiangxi did so, and his factory did it, didn't there be nothing? ”

"Who of us here has not suffered such a grievance? We have suffered such grievances, why can't Su Yu bear it? ”

Everyone present was silent.

Wronged, Su Yu really didn't care.

As long as you can get things done, what is it if you are wronged.

The point is that if you continue like this, you won't be able to get things done.

Time is so tight that the VAM agreement is only two years away. When the time comes, if you lose the bet, you lose 2% of the equity, or the patent for the light bulb and penicillin, these are nothing, it doesn't matter.

The most important thing is that the loss of the VAM proves that this route is not successful enough.

There was not a large enough stake to leverage the decision-making level of the British Empire.

Then, the British Empire's strategy of war and suppression against China will still be the mainstream.

China will miss the last train of its rise.

Then, next door, Japan, will take this bus and become an ally of the British Empire in East Asia and officially rise.

Therefore, this is also the reason why Su Yu entered Beijing this time to express toughness and intimidation.

Because as long as you compromise a little bit, the other party will immediately have to inch in, and continue to encroach over, and then Jiujiang will become a pot of porridge, what else to do?

All the time was delayed.

So, politics is indeed the art of compromise.

But when it comes to critical events, you can't compromise at all.

As long as the other party stretches out his hand, he will cut it directly.

Zeng Guofan, a person who commands the military in general, and his political power skills are also average.

But at that time, so many people held group exercises, why was he the only one who became a big man? It is because he is rigid and unyielding, he would rather offend everyone, offend all chains of interests, and be stubborn.

That's why the Hunan army became a success, so even if his military ability is not very good, he has become the soul of the Hunan army.

In order to be able to accomplish great things and achieve meritorious deeds, Zuo Zongtang is also because he is uncompromising, and he would rather bend than bend.

Li Hongzhang will compromise, and he is completely a master of compromise.

The result? Plasterer? Conquer raze and make a lot of money.

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The next day!

The emperor said: "Wencai, how is your investigation doing?" ”

It's only been a few days, huh?

A dignified household department should be investigated for at least a month or two.

Zuodu Yushi Wencai said: "If you go back to the emperor, no one can be a sage, and Weng Xin is in office, and he has indeed neglected to overlook." However, most of the impeachments of Tobu Lang Zhongsu are false. ”

Sure enough, this is the result.

Because Weng Xincun does not close the case here, Weng Tongshu's appointment as the prefect of Jiujiang will not pass.

Then, another imperial historian of the Metropolitan Procuratorate said: "Your Majesty, the minister impeached the household department Langzhong Su Quan, because of personal grudges, prevented the household department from appropriating funds, resulting in the collapse of the imperial tomb, hundreds of innocent deaths, and countless losses. ”

"Ministers impeach Su Quan!"

Several officials of the Ministry of Industry also came out to impeach.

This case was turned over at that time, and I was ready to do a big job.

But with the news of Su Yu's victory in Nanchang, it completely disappeared.

Now it's been turned out again.

Hubu Lang Zhongsu all came out of the ranks, took off his hat and said: "Your Majesty, please resign!" ”

The emperor said: "Don't move your resignation, next time be more careful and tolerant, that's it." ”

Su Quan took a step forward and said, "Your Majesty, please resign." ”

The Emperor frowned.

Do you not know how to advance or retreat?

Su Yu can't stand being wronged, can't you be wronged either?

And even if you want to resign, you have to go through the process.

It is divided into three times, and it also fulfills the dignity of the monarch and the minister.

But Su Quan's eyes can't tolerate sand at all, where is he willing to share it with you three times?

So, he stepped forward: "Minister, please resign!" ”

The emperor was completely annoyed, okay, you are also Su Quan, I was going to give you decency, since you don't want to be decent, then it's up to you.

Then, the emperor said coldly: "I, yes!" ”

"Minister, thank you!" Su Quan put his official hat on the ground and turned around and left directly.

The reason why the official uniform is not removed is because the official uniform is made at his own expense, and only the complement is given by the imperial court.

The courtiers were silent.

Brother Su Yu, it's too rigid.

The emperor said: "Weng Xincun? ”

"The minister is here!" Weng Xincun is out of the ranks.

The emperor said: "You will be fined for two years, and you will be dismissed as a co-organizer of the university, and you will keep the book of the household department, and you will be cautious in the future." ”

Weng Xincun knelt down and kowtowed: "The ministers will thank you, long live, long live!" ”

Then, the emperor said: "In addition, about the post of Jiujiang prefect, all the ministers will discuss it!" ”

Everyone was silent.

All along, the people in the court like to push the wall down.

But at this moment, many people have a sense of sadness in their hearts.

Kuang Yuan, the servant of the ministry, came out and said: "The minister recommends Weng Tongshu. ”

The emperor said, "Oh? What was Weng Tongshu doing during this time? Summoning Weng to meet with the book. ”

A moment later, Weng Tongshu went to the court.

According to history, this person is about to become the governor of Anhui.

But in this world, in the Battle of Yangzhou, he slandered Su Yu for falsely reporting his military exploits and was swept to the end.

"Your Majesty, the ministers are compiling books, looking for the remnants of the book, copying and repairing, sorting them into a book, and they are about to be dedicated to the emperor." Weng Tong wrote.

Then he presented a box, which was full of lost books.

The emperor picked up these books and immediately rejoiced: "Very good, very good, you have a heart." ”

Du Han said: "Your Majesty, the minister recommended Weng Tongshu to serve as the prefect of Jiujiang. ”

The emperor said: "Weng Tongshu, the position of the prefect of Jiujiang is very important, are you willing to go?" ”

Weng Tongshu knelt down and said, "The minister is willing to go!" ”

Then the emperor said: "Proposed decree, canonize Weng Tongshu as the prefect of Jiujiang, receive the title of envoy, and also serve as Zhan Shifu Zhan Shi." ”

Weng Tongshu burst into tears and kowtowed: "Thank you, Lord Longen!" ”

The appointment of the emperor is more heavyweight, Weng Tongshu, the prefect of Jiujiang, is a high-level one, and the three products are at the same level as Shuntianfu Yin.

The prefect of Jiujiang has never been so high.

In this way, Weng Tongshu and Su Yu are only one level apart.

Then, the emperor said: "Relevant staff, you must be prepared, after you go to Jiujiang, you must get started as soon as possible and help Su Yu share the burden." ”

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After the dispersal of the dynasty!

The emperor summoned Weng Tongshu in the Sanxi Hall.

"Do you know what you should do to be the prefect of Jiujiang?"

Weng Tongshu said: "You know, help the emperor keep an eye on Su Yu, supervise Su Yu, and report any misdeeds immediately?" ”

The emperor frowned slightly, because the other party said it too bluntly.

"After you go, you should watch and listen more first, and don't make any moves first." The emperor said: "The government affairs of Jiujiang are all your powers, and you must take over them all." Then carefully observe Su Yao's factory and report everything in detail. After observation, we will go into the factory business tentatively. ”

Weng Tongshu said: "The minister understands that the minister is the emperor's eyes, the emperor's ears, and the emperor's hand." Firmly grasp Jiujiang and never let him fall into the hands of people with different intentions. ”

It's still too blunt.

The emperor does not like to say it so bluntly and undecently.

However, it is much better than Shen Baozhen.

And at this time, there are not many people who can go to fight against Su Yao, and Weng Tongshu is almost the only choice.

The emperor said: "You are well prepared in the capital, especially the relevant staff, find a part by yourself, and I will also prepare a part." Ensure that after arriving in Jiujiang, you can get all the governance rights of Jiujiang Prefecture. ”

Weng Tongshu said: "If the minister obeys the order, the minister will definitely be able to find a group of people who are not afraid of death." ”

The Emperor nodded.

And at this moment, there was the sound of footsteps running outside.

The emperor frowned, angry in his heart.

He hated such unruly footsteps in the palace the most.

And every time such footsteps sound, nothing good happens.

"Your Majesty......" Zenglu said in a low voice.

The emperor said, "What's the matter?" ”

Weng Tongshu said: "The minister retired. ”

The emperor said: "Well, when you leave Beijing, I will give you an inscription." ”

Weng Tongshu respectfully withdrew.

After a while, Zenglu walked in and said, "Your Majesty, the foreigner fleet is here, densely packed, just outside the mouth of Dagu, and the governor of Zhili is asking for help." ”

The Emperor's face turned pale.

This...... And here it is?

During this period of time, the open and secret battle with Su Yu, coupled with the anger in his heart, made him temporarily forget the biggest threat to foreigners.

As a result, the foreigner fleet was directly killed.

I haven't sent someone to Guangzhou to negotiate with you yet, so what's the hurry?

"Summoning the Military Aircraft Department, as well as the incumbent officials above the second grade in Beijing, come to discuss the matter!"

The pilgrimage had just ended, and everyone had not yet returned home, and they were immediately called back again.

Even if it is an official of the second rank or above, Sanxitang can't stand, and can only be in the Heart Cultivation Palace.

At this time, the emperor couldn't help but remember Su Yu's words.

Anyone can talk to them.

According to the bottom line of the imperial court, anyone who talks can succeed.

The emperor said: "Now that the foreign fleet has appeared outside the mouth of Dagu again, what should I do?" What to do? ”

Tian Yugong couldn't help but say: "Your Majesty, is it a postponement for Weng Tongshu to go to Jiujiang to take up his post?" ”

Du Han said coldly: "Lord Tian, what does it have to do with the attack of the foreign fleet and Weng Tongshu as the prefect of Jiujiang?" ”

Damn, what's the stake here? Don't you know?

It's just that there are some things that can't be said.

Wu Ren came out and said: "Your Majesty, the ministers do not approve of Su Yu running factories and engaging in foreign affairs. But...... Now that Yangyi is coming, Weng Tongshu is serving as the prefect of Jiujiang, is it suspended? ”

At a time like this, we need to be unanimous with the outside world.

In the imperial court, there are too few people who are proficient in diplomacy, and Su Yu is the most proficient.

At this time, if you provoke him and don't give him decency, it will be difficult for him to do diplomatic errands in the future.

Du Han sneered: "Lord Wa, you are affectionate. Su Yu couldn't wait to leave Beijing, just to avoid Yangyi's fleet, and he knew that he couldn't do this errand, so he hid in advance. ”

The emperor looked at Su Shun and said, "What do you think?" Do you want to hold off? ”

The emperor's gaze was full of different meanings.

Because he found that Su Shun's position was a little wrong recently, and he was even a little biased towards Su Liu.

Su Shun's scalp suddenly went numb, and he stepped forward and said: "The slave feels that there is no need to postpone, Weng Tongshu will continue to serve as the prefect of Jiujiang." ”

This is Sushun.

The heart is extremely smart, and can see through everything.

But he is not willing to disobey the holy will at all, and only thinks about the holy family.

He clearly knew that letting Weng Tongshu serve as the prefect of Jiujiang was a tentative attack on Su Yu, which might lead to consequences.

But...... Still don't come forward to stop it.

The emperor said: "Well, then it's the same, Weng Tongshu will go to Jiujiang as soon as possible to take office." ”

"The Yangyi fleet is approaching the waters of Tianjin, can there be fire?" Su Shun asked.

The messenger said: "No fire was fired, only surrounding, no ships were allowed to enter or leave." ”

Su Shun said: "That is, there is a negotiation, that is, waiting for the imperial court to send someone to negotiate." ”

The emperor said, "Ministers, what should I do?" ”

Monk Greenqin said: "Your Majesty, fight!" We built the Dagukou Fort, which is extremely powerful, just enough to fight and raise the prestige of the Qing Dynasty. ”

Shengbao came out and said: "Your Majesty, the ministers also feel that they are fighting!" ”

Wu Ren came out and said: "The minister suggests, fight!" ”

In the imperial court, there are a small number of officials, and they all recommend fighting!

Of course, this is not to say that there are really so many main battle factions in this, so brave.

Rather, this kind of political statement is needed.

It can't be that the entire imperial court is all peace talks and capitulation.

Where is the majesty of the Qing Dynasty?

The main battle faction dared to speak loudly.

At this time, the compromisers are not easy errands, because it is a shame to say it.

The Emperor looked at Su Shun.

Su Shun came out and said: "Your Majesty, can you talk or talk, I am in the Heavenly Empire, and I will convince people with reason." Yangyi is not civilized, so it is barbaric and rude. Salute first and then soldiers, we should work hard to educate the Yangyi, maybe we can make them feel the gift of the Celestial Empire, and stop the army. ”

After Su Shun came out of the ranks, everyone also came out one after another, saying that they saluted first and then soldiers.

Foreigners are rude, but my Qing Dynasty is a state of etiquette and education, and I can't see it like a foreigner.

So, let's talk.

And at this time, the emperor could not agree immediately, otherwise he would behave too weakly.

Zhao Gou's name is not very good.

He needed to let the court argue for two or three days, and finally the peace talks faction suppressed the main battle faction.

Then, the emperor pushed the boat down the river and reluctantly agreed.

In this way, the emperor did not lose his majesty and decency.

Therefore, the emperor said: "This matter, let's discuss it again!" ”

But......

Foreigners don't care if you want to finish this process or not.

After the commander of the combined fleet surrounded Dagukou, he quietly waited for the Qing court's reaction.

Outcome......

No response.

Fight and don't fight.

I don't want to talk about it.

That is, completely nothing.

What's going on?

The commanders of the combined fleet were stunned.

You don't respond, but you can't!

So, the commander of the combined fleet gave a direct order.

"Fire!"

Suddenly, the combined fleet opened heavy fire.

"Boom Boom Boom Boom ......"

Some of the battleships that entered the Baihe River and approached the outskirts of Tianjin also opened fire fiercely, and the shells went directly to the head of Tianjin.

At this time, the Dagukou Fort.

Part of the Tianjin city wall.

Exploded violently.

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Note: The second one is sent, racking my brains and can't think of a word to ask for a monthly pass, only to look at your benefactors, okay for me?

(End of chapter)