"Call the Imperial Doctor, call the Imperial Doctor!"

In the entire Sanxi Hall, Wang Chenggui's screams resounded.

But if it is a chief eunuch under a mature emperor, he should quietly find a eunuch, instead of making the city full of storms.

But this emperor just likes this superficial emotional care, as if it is not enough to express his concern for the emperor.

So the eunuchs and ministers behaved excessively.

More than an hour later, after the imperial doctor's acupuncture, the emperor woke up faintly.

At this time, Su Shun and other important ministers were already clustered around the emperor.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the emperor is fine, he is just angry all of a sudden." Taiyi said.

The emperor waved his hand, and several imperial physicians retreated.

The eunuch Wang Chenggui brought ginseng soup, and the emperor took a sip, his face slightly ruddy.

Everyone knows that this is probably the biggest crisis of governance in years.

Even if the rebellion captures Nanjing, even if Yangyi wants to attack Tianjin, it is not as good as this time.

Because that can't subvert the imperial power, and this time, it really has a huge subversion of the power of the imperial court.

The seven southern provinces have established a separate order.

What could be more terrifying?

How did Su Yu do it? Wang Youling, Tian Yugong, Zeng Guofan, Xu Youren and others why did they get on his thief ship.

Is this crazy?

To put it seriously, this matter is to split the imperial court, how dare you?

The emperor was silent for a while, and then said slowly: "Can the imperial court send troops to Jiangxi, directly take down Su Yu, and destroy those factories of his?" ”

All the important ministers present were silent.

Dispatch troops?

How to send troops?

Now that Su Yu is surrounded by allies, who do you want to send troops?

The most capable people in the south, Xu Youren, Wang Youling, and Zeng Guofan, are now one of the seven southern provinces of the covenant.

Did you let Rong Lu send troops? Did you let Gui Liang send troops?

Even if you gather an army of sixty or seventy thousand to attack Jiangxi, then the imperial court will declare Su Yu a rebel.

It was too sudden.

Although the court and Su Yu had a falling out, they had not lost their dignity.

Su Yu still respects the imperial court on the surface, and has not publicly resisted the decree. And on the side of the imperial court, they also kept saying that Su Yu had worked hard.

You suddenly directly condemned Su Yu as a rebel, and the people of the world couldn't stand this impact.

Su Yao is a hero and a hero.

Even if you want to deny him, it will take a long political foreshadowing.

Kuang Yuan said: "Even if you send troops to attack Jiangxi, you must first designate Su Yu as a rebel, but this requires a strong political name, otherwise it will be very passive." ”

Kuang Yuan said it very conservatively and politely.

If at this time, the imperial court directly announced that it would stop, saying that Su Yu was a rebel.

It's certainly easy to make a decision.

But in case the seven southern provinces directly said that Lord Su Yu was not a rebel, he was a loyal minister, and he was a hero of the Qing Dynasty.

So what to do?

This is very possible, because the seven provinces have formed an alliance.

At that time, your court will once again announce to the world that the governors of the seven southern provinces are all rebellious?

Then there is no need to do anything, just wait for the division between the north and the south.

At this time, if you dare to declare Su Yu a rebel, the seven southern provinces may shout out that there are traitors in the court, blinding the saints, and our seven southern provinces will punish the traitors and Qingjun.

"At this time, we must not intensify the contradictions." Prince Zheng Duanhua said: "There must be political leeway, otherwise I am afraid that the seven provinces will be completely pushed to the side of Su Yu, and they must be given ambiguous space, and then divide and rule." ”

The emperor said: "Then remove one or two governors and make an example of the monkeys!" ”

Su Shun said: "Who to remove?" ”

The emperor gritted his teeth and said: "Tian Yugong, Wang Youling, Xu Youren, whatever." ”

The emperor hated these three people to the extreme.

Wang Youling, isn't you Su Yu's political enemy? Why did you run over there?

Tian Yugong, you are my lonely minister, and you have also been mixed together with Su Yu.

Traitor, traitor! Rebel!

Zaiyuan said: "Tian Yugong, just now the Xiamen teaching plan has made great contributions and praised the world, and it is difficult to remove him from his position at this time, and it is difficult to block the mouth of the world." ”

The emperor said: "Then transfer Xu Youren to the capital for promotion." ”

Du Han said: "In that case, what if you rebel and attack Suzhou again?" ”

Everyone fell silent.

Can this happen?

Of course you can, and it's possible. At that time, it is not a matter of whether Suzhou is in danger, but that Xu Youren has a hundred reasons not to enter Beijing.

And there is an even more terrifying possibility, another robbery and killing of Qincha.

The imperial court deposed Xu Youren, or Wang Youling, and sent a new governor.

What if this new governor is robbed and killed by a rebel on the way?

This time, that time.

Before the alliance of the seven southern provinces, the imperial court deposed Shen Baozhen and sent a new governor to Jiangxi.

Because the people of the world can see it clearly, it was you Su Lu who killed it.

As long as Su Yu openly rebelled, his political reputation would be bankrupt.

The world is attacking it.

But if it was the governor of Zhejiang, or the governor of Jiangsu, the new governor was robbed and killed.

The charge fell on Wang Youling or Xu Youren.

Even more terrifying, the governors of the seven southern provinces protected each other.

No matter who the imperial court sent, Su Yu was responsible for killing him.

Moreover, all the consequences are shared by the seven provinces. All the names of rebellion are shared by the seven provinces.

Can the imperial court bear the result of Su Yu's rebellion, and can it bear the rebellion of the seven provinces?

In that end, it will still be a division between the north and the south.

Du Han said: "I'm afraid that there is a secret agreement between them, and the governors of the seven provinces also protect each other, whoever dares to come to grab the throne will be killed." ”

Actually, there is no such secret covenant.

But in the eyes of the imperial court, it is entirely possible.

Kuang Yuan said: "And in the next month or so, the seven southern provinces will conduct joint military exercises, with 300 ships and 30,000 troops, which is the most dangerous moment." ”

Du Han said: "We need to think of the enemy as the worst, at this time, if we send troops south, if there is a military action, then Su Yu will directly intensify the contradictions, evolve the civil war between the north and the south, and directly pull the seven southern provinces into the chariot, forcing them to completely resist the imperial court." ”

The emperor hissed, "This doesn't work, that doesn't work?" Could it be that he just watched Su Yu's rebellion succeed? ”

Du Han said: "Next, the matter of the elderly leading the troops to Jiangxi, and the transfer of Shen Baozhen from Jiangxi will be postponed. ”

At this time, Qi Ling really led an army of 20,000 to the south and collided head-on with the military exercises of the seven southern provinces, what should I do?

In the event of a direct outbreak of military conflict.

That may directly push the seven southern provinces into Su Yu's arms.

Su Shun said: "Emperor, the most important situation now is to determine the solidity of the covenant of the seven provinces. ”

Du Han said: "Yes! Originally, we only dealt with Su Yu alone, the court was righteous, he couldn't bear it, and he couldn't openly rebel. And now he treats the Seven Provinces as a moat, as his city walls. We must tear down his wall and then deal with him. ”

The emperor said, "What is your plan?" ”

Du Han said: "Temptation, and kill three soldiers with one peach!" ”

The emperor said, "Tell me about it." ”

Du Han said: "The emperor first issued an order to remove Lord Guiliang from the post of governor of Liangjiang and let this position be vacant. Then use this position to test and divide the three southern provinces! ”

Kuang Yuan said: "Yes, Zeng Guofan is determined to win this governor of Liangjiang. The imperial court can send an envoy to the south, first test Zeng Guofan, Xu Youren, and Wang Youling, as long as they are loyal to the imperial court, they can hold this position. ”

Du Han said: "They don't even need to announce their withdrawal from the Seven Provinces Alliance, as long as they ask the imperial court to send a minister to lead the Southern Economic Cooperation." ”

Su Shun said: "Simply set up the Southern Trade Yamen, and specially sent a minister. Instead of being passive and taking the initiative, we will take the lead in this Southern Economic Cooperation and seize power. ”

Du Han said: "In this way, the ministers they promised to be loyal to the imperial court are not treacherous, they have not broken the covenant of the seven provinces, and they have no psychological burden. ”

I have to say that the top politicians around the emperor are still very sophisticated in this regard.

In a short period of time, the most secure disposal plan was immediately proposed.

"Okay, that's it." The Emperor said.

Su Shun said: "There is one more thing, there will be a big court meeting tomorrow, how to express your position on the alliance of the seven southern provinces?" ”

Oh, yes.

No? Or is it for sure? Or is it low-key?

It's hard.

The best way, of course, is to secretly dismantle the alliance of the seven provinces, and the imperial court will send ministers to directly dominate the Southern Economic Cooperative, take away power, and disintegrate from within.

But in that case, we cannot first deny the Southern Economic Cooperation (SAEC).

Du Han said: "Moreover, their political righteousness is too high, if the court denies it, I am afraid that they will be attacked by the masses." ”

The reason for the establishment of the Covenant of the Seven Southern Provinces is to protect the waterway of the Yangtze River and protect the people of the seven southern provinces from being persecuted by foreigners, so that the Xiamen Teaching Case will not be repeated.

What's the subtext?

The imperial court signed a treaty that humiliated the country, which harmed the interests of countless merchants and persecuted hundreds of people.

Most of the contents of the Tianjin Treaty were related to the seven southern provinces.

Your court can't protect the people of the south, can't we make an alliance to protect ourselves?

Then it is certain that the covenant of the seven provinces will not work. What if you want to deny it in the future? What to do?

Several important ministers sighed, Su Yao's move was too ruthless and poisonous.

It hit the seven inches of the court directly.

The Treaty of Tianjin was always signed by someone sent by your imperial court.

The source of the Xiamen tragedy was the "Treaty of Nanjing" signed by the imperial court.

The incompetence of the imperial court forced us to protect ourselves.

Moreover, it is conceivable that almost all southern businessmen will be on Su Yu's side.

Because, they are the biggest beneficiaries.

Once the Tianjin Treaty officially came into effect, the tide of countless foreigners' goods poured in, and there was no need to pay taxes, who could fight?

By then, how many businessmen will go bankrupt?

Moreover, the Southern Economic Community stipulates that there is a fixed tax rate among the seven provinces, which is more suitable for the circulation of goods.

Of course, there are beneficiaries, and there are also victims.

That is, the middle and low-level bureaucrats, the bureaucrats who make their fortunes by indiscriminately collecting money.

However, their revolt was delayed.

Su Shun said: "Cold treatment, do not agree, do not deny, do not discuss." ”

Du Han said: "I secretly ordered that no official should talk about anything about the alliance of the seven southern provinces, nor about the Southern Economic Cooperation. ”

………………………………

Next, the imperial court issued a gag order.

However, the more it is not allowed to be discussed, the more it is discussed.

There was a lot of discussion between the government and the opposition.

And the vast majority of people's opinions are praise.

"I think it's very good, I heard that the Xiamen teaching case is very miserable, that group of foreign missionaries kidnapped thousands of children and took them to the foreign church to do demon magic, to do alchemy or something, dozens or hundreds of deaths a day."

"Isn't it? In Xiamen, every family has lost their children. ”

"Not only that, these foreign missionaries also practice collecting yin and replenishing yang, and I don't know how many women have been killed."

"Somebody went to dig the ground next to the church of the foreigners, and went down with a hoe, guess what? It's all bones, and there are more than thousands of corpses buried. ”

"Not only that, people who are dozens of miles away from the foreigner's church want to dig wells, and what comes out at the beginning is still water, and when it comes out at the back, it is all blood."

This is really not spread by Su Yu.

But the folk are like this, the more it spreads, the more outrageous, and the more terrifying it becomes.

"In short, if anyone dares to let a missionary enter the capital, I will directly pick up a knife and be the first to rush into the foreigner's church and fight hard."

"Count me in, count me in, I don't want my baby and daughter-in-law to be caught by foreigners and harmed in the church."

"There are traitors in the court, and the Tianjin Treaty was signed, so that more and more foreigners can open churches on the ground of my Daqing Dynasty, which is worth it."

"Su Yu is handsome!"

Of course, these public opinions did not dare to report to the emperor, but Su Shun, Du Han and others knew it clearly, and they suddenly felt even more bad in their hearts.

Su Yu's political righteousness was found too well, and the timing was too coincidental.

It happened to be after the Xiamen lesson plan and after the Tianjin Treaty.

The defeat of Dagukou really damaged the majesty of the imperial court too much.

………………………………

Next, the imperial court quickly made a move.

Cabinet University Scholar Guiliang, who served as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, focused on foreign affairs. It is not appropriate to concurrently serve as the governor of Liangjiang, so he will be removed for the time being.

Then, the imperial court sent a secret envoy to the south, first to Wuchang, and visited Zeng Guofan.

Both the emperor and the imperial court felt that the biggest breakthrough in this seven-province alliance was in the Zeng State Domain.

He represents three provinces.

As long as Zeng Guofan changed his position, the seven-province alliance would be self-defeating.

Moreover, Su Yu's Jiujiang is completely surrounded by the Hunan army, as long as Zeng Guofan cooperates, it will be easy for the imperial court to destroy Su Yu.

This time, the level of the imperial envoy is very high, and the emperor's uncle, Prince Hui, is happy.

Mianyu first praised Zeng Guofan, saying that he was the imperial court's optimus jade pillar in the south.

Next, talk about how much the emperor valued Zeng Guofan.

tells how brave the army of Zeng Guofan was in the battle to recover Luzhou, and so on.

Halfway, there was no mention of Su Yu in half a word.

Then, Mianyu said: "Disheng, Gui Liang made the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, so he took the initiative to resign as the governor of Liangjiang and the minister of trade of Wukou, but this position is very important, and it cannot be done in a day, what do you think?" ”

Zeng Guofan said: "The court has its own plans for this matter, and the lower officials dare not talk about it." ”

Mianyu said: "The meaning of the imperial court is to let you be the governor of Liangjiang." ”

Zeng Guofan sneered in his heart, why did he go earlier?

At that time, after He Guiqing died, this position should be given to me.

If it was given to me at that time, I had the emperor's grace, how could I follow Su Yu to join the Seven Provinces Alliance.

As a result, it's good now, your court was hurt by Su Yu, and now you are willing to give me the governor of Liangjiang?

It's late!

And what does your court think of me as Zeng Guofan? Are there prostitutes in the green building?

Give me a governor of Liangjiang, and I will immediately betray Su Yu?

It's ridiculous.

Suddenly, Zeng Guofan repeatedly excused himself: "No, no, never." I'm just a shallow learner, so I can't take on this big responsibility. ”

Mianyu said: "Disheng must not be arrogant, on qualifications, morality, talent, you are responsible!" ”

According to the meaning of the imperial court, the conditions were first put forward and then given to the governor of Liangjiang.

But Mianyu feels that this is completely unfeasible, what do you think of other people's dignity?

Therefore, first directly seal the official and make a wish, and then talk about the conditions.

As a result, they directly refused.

Zeng Guofan said categorically: "Prince Hui, this matter is absolutely impossible, and the lower officials really dare not accept the order." ”

Mianyu was unhappy in her heart, and said, "Then Zeng Disheng recommended someone to you." ”

Zeng Guofan said: "This is a major matter of the imperial court, please consider the princes of the court." ”

Mianyu said: "Xu Youren and Wang Youling, you recommend one." ”

Zeng Guofan was stunned, is this a dagger?

However, his mind is also complicated.

His eagerness for the governor of Liangjiang is indeed indescribable. But at this time, he knew that he must not accept it, otherwise his reputation would be completely ruined.

So for him, the best result is to let Gui Liang take care of it first, and then give him Zeng Guofan when the time is right.

But now that Mianyu said that he wanted to give Xu Youren and Wang Youling, he felt uncomfortable in his heart.

He was a squire nearly ten years ago.

Not long ago, Xu Youren was just a political envoy, and at this time, he was suddenly promoted to the governor of Liangjiang.

Of course, Xu Youren's qualifications are also old enough, and he is also from a Jinshi, and he is old enough, so he can barely be the governor of Liangjiang.

But Wang Youling is not even a showman, he was born as an official, and even entered the officialdom a few years ago.

What if he was made the governor of Liangjiang? That's really outrageous.

Of course, Zeng Guofan's thoughts were only fleeting.

Mianyu continued: "These two, if you insist on recommending one, who do you recommend?" ”

Zeng Guofan said: "Prince Hui, don't embarrass me, these two talents and virtues are far beyond me, no matter who they are, the lower officials are happy and convinced." ”

No matter what Zeng Guofan thought, he didn't let the court get what he wanted.

The imperial court tried to pry a gap in him, but in vain.

………………………………

Next, Mianyu went to see Xu Youren.

During the whole process, Xu Youren was completely expressionless and kept smoking.

This attitude is much worse than that of Zeng Guofan.

In the midst of the smoke, Mianyu finished speaking, and he spoke alone for a quarter of an hour.

From beginning to end, Xu Youren didn't answer a word.

"Let me recommend one between Zeng Guofan and Wang Youling to be the governor of Liangjiang?" Xu Youren asked.

Mianyu said: "Yes." ”

Xu Youren said: "Can I recommend others?" ”

Mianyu said: "It's okay for Mao Sui to recommend himself." ”

Xu Youren said: "I recommend Lord Su Yu to serve as the governor of Liangjiang." ”

As soon as these words came out, Mianyu's face immediately changed.

This Xu Youren, is he really going to fight the court to the end? Don't you know what I'm here for?

Mianyu said coldly: "Junqing, why is it here? Are you so worthy of the imperial court? Is it worthy of the emperor? ”

Xu Youren said slowly: "Prince Hui, do you know the situation of the battle of Suzhou at that time? ”

Mianyu said: "Su Yu sent troops at a critical moment and saved the lives of your whole family. But does that also keep you from public? What about the sages you read? ”

Xu Youren said: "No, it's not this. When the Japanese counterattack attacked the city, I didn't think about winning, nor did I think about being able to hold it. At the moment when the city wall was blown open, Su Yu sent troops, and I also felt that he was looking for death. My son Xu Zhenyi was a scholar and didn't know how to fight at all, so I forced him to the battlefield and finally died at the hands of rebellion. Before the battle, I gave arsenic and daggers to my wives and concubines, and committed suicide when the city was broken. ”

"Of course, in the end, Suzhou City was not broken, and our whole family survived. It's not that I have to remember anyone's kindness, but because I'm ready to die at any time. ”

"It's like earning an extra day."

When Xu Youren said this, he was very bland.

But it says it all, I, Xu Youren, am not even afraid of death, what else am I afraid of?

In addition, my whole family is ready to live and die with Suzhou City, what qualifications do you have to say that I am sorry for the imperial court? Excuse me, Your Majesty?

Mianyu said: "Aren't you worried about the name behind you?" ”

Xu Youren said: "After thinking about it, even if we are overturned, the name within ten years may be stinky." Thirty years, fifty years from now, we should still have a good reputation. ”

Next, there is no need to talk about it at all.

These words completely prove that he will go all the way to the dark. Even the consequences of failure and overthrow have already been thought out.

A man who is not afraid of death, who is not afraid of being tarnished after his death, what do you talk to him?

Suddenly, Mianyu left angrily.

……………………

Hangzhou.

Prince Hui Mianyu and Zhejiang Governor Wang Youling met.

"You're confused, you're confused!" At this time, Mianyu didn't hide it anymore, and said: "The court is as kind to you as a mountain, but you have done such a thing, are you worthy of Lord He Guiqing, worthy of the court, and worthy of the emperor?" ”

To a certain extent, the imperial court is indeed very kind to Wang Youling.

You didn't even get into Xiucai, but the imperial court promoted you to be the governor of Zhejiang.

"I'm ashamed!" Wang Youling bowed and said.

Mianyu said: "But don't worry, the emperor still values you." Although you are a donor, but your talent and virtue are more than those who read poetry and books, and now that the governor of Liangjiang is vacant, the imperial court wants you to take on this important responsibility, how about it? ”

Wang Youling said: "Never, never!" ”

Mianyu said: "At this time, you can't resist such a burden. This is the trust of the imperial court, and it is the responsibility of the ministers. ”

Wang Youling knelt down towards the north and said, "The minister Wang Youling, you don't dare to hold this position!" ”

Mianyu encouraged more and more, and Wang Youling kowtowed more and more, even in fear.

At this point, Prince Hui Mianyu and the three of them finished negotiating and returned to the capital.

…………………………

Beijing, Sanxi Hall!

"Your Majesty, the slave went to the south to negotiate with the three of them this time, and it can't be regarded as nothing." Mianyu said: "First of all, Zeng Guofan is not completely with Su Yu, he is eager for this governor of Liangjiang in his heart, but he will definitely not take over this official position at this time." ”

"Xu Youren has already put his mind on it, and he follows Su Yu to the black, even if he is broken, he doesn't care."

"Wang Youling's pursuit of Su Yu is also very firm, but he is also terrified at this time, afraid that he will become the target of public criticism, because he is a donor and has low self-esteem."

The emperor said, "So what? ”

Prince Hui Mianyu said: "So, the minister has a plan." ”

The emperor said, "What do you say? ”

Mianyu said: "Canonize Wang Youling as the governor of Liangjiang. ”

As soon as these words came out, several important ministers were startled.

Crazy?

Wang Youling was born as an official and not to mention, the key is that he officially entered the officialdom a few years ago.

Even three years ago, he was just a prefect.

Kuang Yuan said: "Let Wang Youling serve as the governor of Liangjiang, the most angry and angry is Zeng Guofan, which will divide the relationship between them." ”

Du Han said: "However, this will also completely anger Zeng Guofan. Among the seven provinces of the covenant, the most important is Zeng Guofan. Although the canonization of Wang Youling as the governor of Liangjiang has a divisive effect, it will also make Zeng Guofan and the imperial court completely alienated. ”

Su Shun thought for a while and said, "This matter is not impossible. ”

The Emperor immediately looked at him.

Su Shun said: "First let out the wind in the imperial court, saying that one of the three people of Zeng Guofan, Xu Youren, and Wang Youling will be selected to serve as the governor of Liangjiang." ”

However, Prince Hui said in public in the court that Zeng Guofan and Xu Youren both recommended Wang Youling. However, the hidden meaning revealed that Wang Youling did not nominate anyone. ”

"Then, the emperor said that since Zeng Guofan and Xu Youren both recommended Wang Youling, and Wang Youling didn't have much excuses, then let him be the governor of Liangjiang."

In this way, in the eyes of the world, Wang Youling has become a villain. Others recommended him, but he did not recommend others, but sought a high position with the lowest qualifications, shamelessly. ”

"Then, the imperial court officially announced that Wang Youling would be the governor of Liangjiang, and send someone to investigate Wang Youling, and go to the Liangjiang officialdom to ask the opinions of hundreds of officials, and Wang Youling will definitely try his best to resign."

So, Prince Hui said that when he was in Hangzhou at that time, Wang Youling obviously did not shirk, and was obviously willing to serve as the governor of Liangjiang, but at this time he came out to resign, what does this mean? Do you treat the important tasks of the court as child's play? Reprimanded Wang Youling. ”

"Therefore, while we slandered his name, we canonized him as the governor of Liangjiang and forced him into a corner"

Du Han said: "Wonderful, at this time, in order to prove his innocence, Wang Youling can only resign as the governor of Zhejiang. So, Su Lu's followers, go to one of them! ”

Kuang Yuan said: "Yes, the key is to force Wang Youling to take the initiative to resign, not to be dismissed by the imperial court." ”

Du Han said: "Among the governors of the seven provinces, Wang Youling has the shallowest foundation and can be attacked as the weakest place. Seven pillars, first tear down one. ”

Su Shun said: "To be precise, Su Yu only has four pillars. Tian Yugong, Wang Youling, Xu Youren, Shen Baozhen. Zeng Guofan's party and Su Yu are not completely of the same mind. ”

The emperor said, "Okay, then do it." ”

At this time, the princes of the imperial court still showed strong political fighting skills.

After Prince Hui went south to find out, he immediately found the weakest point of the Seven Provinces Alliance and dealt a fatal blow.

Moreover, this fatal blow is unsolvable.

At that point, Wang Youling could only retain his innocence and reputation by resigning as governor of Zhejiang.

…………………………

Jiujiang!

The governors of the seven provinces were secretly deliberating, and of course only five people came.

The three governors of the Hunan army sent Hu Linyi as a representative.

Su Yu said: "Next, the imperial court will launch a fierce attack on the weakest place of our Seven Provinces Alliance!" ”

"If, the imperial court canonizes Lord Wang Youling as the governor of Liangjiang, what will be the result?"

Xu Youren said: "Then I'd rather make a mistake and let Lord Wang Youling win this key position." ”

However, the Hunan army will be very unhappy.

Moreover, the key position of governor of Zhejiang will be lost.

For Su Yu, the governor of Zhejiang is now more important than the governor of Liangjiang.

Su Yu said: "If the imperial court said that Lord Zeng Guofan and Lord Xu Youren both recommended Wang Youling to be the governor of Liangjiang, but Lord Wang Youling did not refuse, then what should I do?" ”

Wang Youling's face changed.

He was born as a donor, if the court really said so, then he would be ruined.

What qualifications do you have to be the Governor of Liangjiang? And Zeng Guofan and Xu Youren recommended you, but you didn't recommend them?

At that time, in order to prove his innocence, he had to resign as governor of Zhejiang.

It can be said that there is no solution at all.

Tian Yu said fairly: "Lord Wang Youling is the weakest pillar among us, and we must protect Lord Wang." ”

Belch?!

Lord Tian, you speak too straight.

But at this time, Wang Youling won't care too much, because of the other party's fist.

Now this covenant of the seven provinces is like a bucket.

Zeng Guofan's Hunan military system was the most powerful and not very firm.

But in a short time, he decided that he could not leave, otherwise he would be a traitor.

Wang Youling is the most vulnerable, but his Zhejiang Province is the most important, once his plank is broken, all the water in the bucket will flow out.

Tian Yu said fairly: "You can't defend passively, once the imperial court makes a move against Lord Wang Youling, it can't be stopped, so you have to take the initiative to attack!" ”

Hu Linyi's face twitched slightly, he was afraid to hear this initiative now.

Once he takes the initiative to attack, it means that he will break with the imperial court even more, and go farther and farther on Su Yu's chariot.

When the time comes, it's too late to turn back.

Su Yu said: "Yes, you have to take the initiative." ”

"At that time, please ask Lord Tian Yugong to lead the concert!"

"It is said that Gui Liang negotiated with foreigners, lost his power and humiliated the country. said that Gui Liang colluded with foreigners, brutalized the people, disregarded people's lives, pointed to the deer as a horse, and asked the emperor to kill Gui Liang! In particular, it was pointed out that Gui Liang paid 200,000 taels of silver to several foreigners. These missionaries have brutalized dozens of our people, and the imperial court has to pay them money. ”

"Impeach Heilongjiang General Yishan and Tsarist Russia to sign the Aihui Treaty, ceding thousands of miles of territory, equivalent to three Zhili provinces, please kill Yishan!"

"At the same time as the impeachment, spread these two things all over the world!"

"Obviously impeaching Gui Liang and Yishan, in fact, he insinuated the emperor and persecuted the emperor."

"Lord Tian Yugong goes first, then Lord Wang Youling, Lord Xu Youren, and Lord Shen Baozhen!"

Su Yu's words were not finished, that is, let the governors of the seven provinces go together.

In a sense.

This is the first battle after the Seven Provinces Alliance!

This is also a fatal blow.

Moreover, the absolute righteousness is occupied.

Moreover, this sword stabbed directly at the emperor, and he had to take it.

Because, these things that lost power and humiliated the country were secretly instructed by the emperor, at least with your permission.

Hu Linyi trembled.

He couldn't imagine how passive the imperial court would be once the governors of the seven provinces took this concert together.

At that time, where will the imperial court have the spare strength to deal with Wang Youling?

Moreover, Wang Youling also went to the concert, please kill Guiliang and Yishan. Will your court still make him the governor of Liangjiang?

Isn't that?

Your plan of discord and murder has completely collapsed.

However, the most critical link.

The governors of the seven provinces will play a concert together and launch this fatal blow together.

If Zeng Guofan and the other three Hunan governors did not participate, then this political show would have failed halfway.

Isn't it a union of seven provinces?

Why are there only four provinces?

You're not united at all.

Tian Yu said fairly: "I agree, I am willing to lead the impeachment of Shangzhang." ”

Xu Youren said: "I am also willing." “

Wang Youling said: "I am also willing." ”

Shen Baozhen said: "I am also willing." ”

Then, everyone's eyes were on Hu Linyi.

Hu Linyi trembled and said, "I, I need to report to Zeng Dashuai." It's too big for me to call the shots. ”

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Then, Hu Linyi left Jiujiang by boat overnight and went to Wuchang, where he reported to Zeng Guofan.

Zeng Guofan was furious.

Su Yu, what does this mean?

Originally, it was already very reluctant to enter this Seven Provinces Covenant, and now it is going to further bombard the imperial court?

Is this to further rupture, so that it is possible for him to ease the relationship between the Hunan army and the imperial court?

Can you only follow him Su Lu one way to the dark?

If you don't agree, he won't agree at all!

Here, because Zeng Guofan disagreed.

Therefore, Su Yu's attack on the imperial court can only be suspended.

The first shot of the seven-province alliance was faced with a possible mute of fire.

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And the first blow of the Seven Provinces Alliance here has been suspended, and the attack on the imperial court's side will not end.

Above the court.

The emperor once again asked about the fact that the governor of Liangjiang had been vacant for a long time and could not be left vacant for a long time.

Who can do this?

Prince Hui came out and said: "Zeng Guofan and Xu Youren both elected Wang Youling. ”

The emperor said: "Wang Youling? ”

When he said this, he frowned slightly.

Everyone in the court also discussed.

Wang Youling? This person is from an official background and has shallow qualifications, how can he take on this big responsibility?

Then, the emperor said: "What did Wang Youling say himself? ”

Prince Hui said: "He just said that he was shallow in virtue and qualifications, but he didn't say anything else." ”

Everyone was stunned, are you Wang Youling so shameless?

Wouldn't you recommend Zeng Guofan and Xu Youren?

The emperor said: "Otherwise, let Wang Youling try it?" ”

Prince Hui said: "When the slave talked to Wang Youling about this, he talked about dealing with foreigners many times in Shanghai, and he seemed to have a lot of experience, as if he was also confident about serving as the governor of Liangjiang!" ”

On the court's side, the attack on the Seven Provinces Alliance cannot be said to be eager and sharp.

Or even two steps and one step at a time.

If you follow such steps, it will not take more than a month and a half at most, and Wang Youling can only automatically resign.

Otherwise, you will be ruined.

At that time, the weakest pillar of the Seven Provinces Covenant will be directly dismantled.

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Su Yu came to see Zeng Guofan again.

The first shot after the Covenant of the Seven Provinces must be fired.

"Lord Su Yu, it's not okay to do this again and again?" Zeng Guofan said: "If the imperial court attacks again in the future, so what? ”

"At that time, will you coerce a few of us again and launch a more deadly attack on the imperial court again?"

"This time, we grasped the righteousness and launched an attack on the imperial court, which was able to shake the imperial court and fall into passivity in an instant."

"And what about next time? If you use up the cards this time, will you be openly rebelling next time? When we get to that point, we're ruined. ”

Zeng Guofan looked very angry.

Su Yu said slowly: "Lord Zeng, if you quit now, will the emperor be able to spare you?" Can the court spare you? ”

"Of course, if we ask the four provinces to kill Guiliang and Yishan this time, and if you don't participate in the three provinces of the Hunan army, you will immediately let the court see that we are not united, and will immediately show favor to you, but after the court destroys us, will it be your turn?"

Zeng Guofan said: "Our army is in hand, and the rebellion has not been exterminated, and the court cannot do anything about us." ”

Su Yu sneered: "The imperial court won't do anything to you?" But what about the court borrowing foreigners to deal with you? What about the imperial court to deal with you like Wang Youling? Can you stop it? ”

"Ask yourself, at that time, the imperial court wanted to destroy my Yangtze River fleet, and the same means were used on your Zeng Guofan, can you stop it?"

Zeng Guofan was silent, and the Hunan army couldn't stop it.

Historically, the imperial court used soft knives to kill people, and finally completely disintegrated the Hunan army.

Su Yu said: "Master Zeng, have you forgotten what I said?" The emperor will die soon! ”

"What is the meaning behind this statement?"

"If the emperor doesn't die, you and I will have no way out."

"Unless there is an open rebellion, he will always hold supreme power."

"Is there room for compromise between you and the emperor?"

Zeng Guofan fell silent again.

After dealing with each other for this period of time, Su Yu can be regarded as having a clear understanding of Zeng Guofan.

"The only way out for you and me is the death of the emperor!"

"But the emperor is only in his twenties this year, under normal circumstances, how could he die?"

Su Yu said: "We bombarded the imperial court this time, on the surface, we asked to kill Gui Liang and Yishan, but secretly we mean that the emperor lost power and humiliated the country, what will he do with his character?" What will the imperial court do in order to compete with us for justice? ”

"Need I to be so clear? Lord Tsang Kwok-fan. ”

"If you don't push the wall, it won't fall!"

"If you don't force it, you won't die!"

Suddenly, Zeng Guofan was shocked and looked at Su Yu.

He understood in an instant.

Su Yao's step was not a passive counterattack at all, but was originally planned.

It is a key step to drive out the emperor.

Huashan's desperate road is extremely dangerous, if you don't drive it, how can you go?

Su Yu said: "It's really that step, it's really the day when the sky falls apart, who is the person who gets the most benefits?" It's not necessarily me, it's you! ”

"Your Hunan army owns nearly four provinces, and when the day comes, you will be completely out of trouble."

"Even if you want to get out, it's not at this time, it can be any time in the future, but if you get out at this time, it's stupid."

Zeng Guofan fell silent.

Su Yu broke a little, and he immediately understood, and began to deduce in his mind that after this step of attack, the reaction of the imperial court, the reaction of the emperor.

And then he found out, that's exactly what happened!

Taking this step, the emperor and the imperial court will basically really be driven to a dead end.

If you don't take this step, the imperial court will break the alliance of the seven provinces.

And once the court and the emperor embarked on that dead end, that ...... The biggest beneficiary is really his Hunan army.

Su Yu said: "Besides, this blow, we have the righteousness in our hands, will there be any damage to the reputation of your Zeng Guofan?" ”

"If they don't go to a dead end, we won't have a way out."

"Such a clear thing, you Zeng Guofan can't see clearly, and you are still looking ahead and backward here?"

After a long while, Zeng Guofan said: "Okay! ”

"We do!"

At this point, the united front of the Seven Provinces Alliance!

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At this time, the attack on the court's side was halfway brewing!

It was necessary to send an envoy to the south and canonize Wang Youling as the governor of Liangjiang. However, he sent many officials to the south to ask the prefects whether they agreed with Wang Youling to be the governor of Liangjiang.

While slandering, canonization.

This is not killing with a soft knife, but with a saw.

It is to drive out Wang Youling to the greatest extent and tear down the covenant of the seven provinces.

However......

At this moment, the Seven Provinces Alliance delivered a fierce blow!

Bombardment of the Imperial Court!

Spread the word.

Heilongjiang General Yishan, lost power and humiliated the country, and ceded thousands of miles of land to Tsarist Russia, which is equivalent to three Zhili provinces.

Guiliang, a member of the Cabinet University, pointed out that the deer was a horse and persecuted the people in his teaching plan in Xiamen. The murderers were obviously foreign missionaries and killed each other, but Gui Liang personally tortured and extorted confessions to slander innocent people as murderers, and also paid 200,000 taels of silver to the foreigner murderer, insulting his ancestors.

The Tianjin Treaty signed by Guiliang and the foreigners was humiliating and humiliating.

The seven southern provinces please play the imperial court, kill Guiliang, and kill Yishan!

There is not a word mentioning the emperor, but every word does not leave the emperor.

The governors of the seven provinces exerted their efforts, and the storm of public opinion quickly swept the world.

Almost instantly, the attack that had brewed half of the imperial court was completely shattered!

Immediately afterwards, the recital signed by the governors of the seven provinces entered the court.

It's like a bloody war book!

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Note: The chapter of more than 10,000 words has been written since noon, and it is finally finished! Tomorrow will still exceed 10,000 words, and strive to update it earlier than today.

Happy Chinese New Year, everyone! Whisper a monthly pass, bow to everyone, and say New Year's greetings!

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