Dong Haichuan put the tea bowl in his hand on the table, stared at Huang Feihong for a while, and suddenly laughed with joy on his face.The people in the room didn't know what this laughter meant, and even Dong Xingwu stood aside and asked awkwardly, "Father, then do you accept Huang Feihong as an apprentice" Qiao Zhiqing and Huang Feihong also raised their heads in anticipation at the same time."
Master Qiao, the old man did swear a few years ago that he would not accept apprentices again.But this baby old man really likes it, and the old man treats it as an elder to teach him a thing or two. ”Dong Haichuan clenched his fists and explained earnestly, he didn't want to refute Qiao Zhiqing's face in his heart, but he had a last resort, and he just agreed to Qiao Zhiqing's wishes."
Then thank you Master Dong."
Qiao Zhiqing smiled, stood up and hurriedly asked Huang Feihong to salute and thank him."
Thank you seniors, you are a teacher for one day and a father for life, whether your predecessors want to admit that I am your apprentice or not, you are the master of the younger generation."
Huang Feihong trembled excitedly, and hurriedly knelt down to Dong Haichuan to give a big salute."
Good boy, get up quickly, the old man knows it in his heart, there is no need to do this."
Dong Haichuan happily helped Huang Feihong up, chatted with Qiao Zhiqing for a while, and then took Huang Feihong to the backyard, and couldn't wait to teach martial arts.Qiao Zhiqing looked at the old man's serious appearance, and was also very happy, and after Dong Haichuan left with Huang Feihong, he and Dong Xingwu drove back to the inn to rest.On the second day, before dawn, Qiao Zhiqing asked Dong Haichuan to prepare a carriage, put on the first-class court clothes of the Qing Dynasty for the first time, and went to the noon gate to gather with the ministers.At this time, there was already a lot of people outside the noon gate, and a group of ministers gathered together to talk non-stop, some happy, some disappointed, some sad, and everyone had their own small group.Prince Gong gathered around him, Qi Junzao gathered around him, Zeng Guofan gathered around him, and only Qiao Zhiqing found a secluded place to stand.Rong Lu and Prince Gong talked and laughed, and after seeing Qiao Zhiqing, they hurriedly licked their faces and chatted casually with Qiao Zhiqing, looking full of confidence in the result of the reward.Zeng Guofan glanced at Qiao Zhiqing and Rong Lu, and when he saw Qiao Zhiqing, he didn't want to deal with it like a stranger.The old man was half killed by Qiao Zhiqing, and his heart said that after today's canonization, he must first get rid of the Qingzi army and then hurry up.Qi Junzao didn't pay attention to Qiao Zhiqing, and the two passed by like strangers.The ministers marched to the Hall of Cultivation of the Heart at the beginning of the day, and stood in order according to the rank of their positions.Qiao Zhiqing also traveled to the Forbidden City many times in later generations, and he was no stranger to the Palace of Nourishing Heart.Standing in the hall at this time suddenly felt like a world apart, standing in a group of officials in black court clothes was like standing with a group of zombies.Suddenly, a sharp shrill sound came from the hall, "The emperor has arrived." ”"Long live the emperor, long live."
The ministers didn't dare to raise their heads, not much different from the etiquette on TV, they waved their sleeves with their hands, prostrate on the ground like a dog, and knelt down for a seven-year-old child.After the little emperor sat down firmly on the dragon chair, the queen mother of the two palaces also sat down behind the curtain."
Flat."
According to the etiquette taught by the master, the little emperor stretched out his little hand and shouted at the ministers."
Your Majesty."
The ministers shouted in unison, if it weren't for Qiao Zhiqing pinching his palms, he really thought that he was now an extras in the Forbidden City."
There are a lot of new faces coming to today's court, and you must know the purpose of this court.That's right, that is to canonize and reward the heroes who captured the city of Nanjing. ”After the ministers got up and stood up, the Empress Dowager Cixi, who was sitting on the right behind the curtain, said in a loud voice, which was both charming and domineering."
The emperor is wise, and the queen mother is wise."
All the ministers bent down and replied with their own thoughts, all speculating on who the court would give the first credit."
The first emperor will return to the west and leave an edict, saying that the one who first takes Nanjing City will be the king.Who made great contributions in the battle of Nanjing, presumably everyone has a sense of proportion in their hearts.I discussed with the Empress Dowager Ci'an for a month, and finally drew up this list of rewards, hoping that all the ministers and workers can continue to make new contributions to my Qing Dynasty in the future. ”Cixi paused, and looked around at the ministers with her eyes behind the curtain.Qiao Zhiqing raised his head slightly at this time and glanced at Cixi, although it was through the curtain, it was not difficult to see her delicate appearance.All the ministers pricked up their ears, some looked at Zeng Guofan and smiled, and some looked at Rong Lu and smiled.In the anticipation of everyone, Cixi finally opened her red lips again, and slowly recited, "The first person who made the contribution to this attack on Nanjing is Qiao Zhiqing, the governor of Jiangsu. ”"What" Qiao Zhiqing's heart chuckled, and he looked at the curtain behind him incredulously.All the ministers also stood like a thunderbolt on a sunny day for a long time before they relieved themselves and whispered.Zeng Guofan and Rong Lu's faces were as cold as frost, and the confident expressions just now no longer existed, and their faces were covered with green muscles, and their eyes widened and they couldn't speak.In this battle of Nanjing, Qiao Zhiqing led the Qing army to fight bravely, and broke through the last line of defense of the long-haired thieves with one blow.After entering the city, he was not proud of his credit, but gave the credit to others, and finally led all the Qing troops to withdraw from Nanjing.Half a month after Qiao Zhiqing captured Taipingmen, the Hunan Army and the Eight Banners Army successively attacked the city of Nanjing.Therefore, the palace and the Empress Dowager Ci'an have always believed that Governor Qiao is an immortal talent today, and Qiao Zhiqing is the first to be the most meritorious person. ”Cixi Jiao coughed twice, and after all the ministers quieted down, she added with a happy face."
The emperor is wise, and the queen mother is wise."
The ministers reacted for a long time, and even Qiao Zhiqing was stunned and didn't know what to say, only the university scholar Qi Junzao took the lead and shouted, and the ministers followed closely to shout and echo."
Gao, why didn't the old man think of this trick as retreat, this Qiao Zhiqing is really an immortal genius."
Qi Junzao secretly said in his heart, turned his head to look at Qiao Zhiqing, and nodded at him with a smile.As soon as Cixi's words came out, even Prince Gong was surprised, looking at Rong Lu and sighing slightly, he couldn't figure out the thoughts of the Queen Mother of the Two Palaces.The ministers complained again and again for Zeng Guofan, the Hunan army and the long-haired thief have been fighting for more than ten years, and now how can the credit go to a fledgling young man, it is really strange."
All the ministers obey orders."
Cixi and the others talked for a while, and then slowly snorted.The hall fell silent in an instant, and everyone bowed down."
In this Nanjing victory, Qiao Zhiqing made the first merit, Zeng Guofan made the second merit, and Rong Lu made the last merit.Qiao Zhiqing was specially given the title of king of Zhennan and rewarded with 10,000 taels of gold.Zeng Guofan was a first-class brave marquis, and he was rewarded with 5,000 taels of gold.Rong Lu was a first-class Wei Yibo, and he was rewarded with two thousand taels of gold.The rest of the generals are rewarded, and the specific execution is carried out by three people.I hope that the three of them can continue to fulfill their duties, make new contributions to the Qing Dynasty, exterminate the remnants of the long-haired thieves as soon as possible, and give the Qing Dynasty a peaceful world. ”"Minister, thank you to the emperor Longen."
Cixi's voice was crisp After the canonization was completed, Qiao Zhiqing, Zeng Guofan, and Rong Lu hurriedly came out of the crowd and kowtowed to thank him."
Okay, that's all for today's court, let's retreat."
Cixi breathed a sigh of relief, stared at Qiao Zhiqing carefully behind the curtain, stood up as she spoke, and took the emperor's little hand and walked out of the palace from the side."
Retreat."
The old eunuch in the hall hissed and screamed again."
Long live the emperor, long live, long live."
When all the ministers heard the call, they all knelt down and thanked him for retreating.Qiao Zhiqing was stunned in the hall, and after all the ministers retreated together, he slowly turned around and walked out of the hall.Rong Lu discussed with Prince Gong in front of him for a while, and after separating, he stayed and waited for Qiao Zhiqing to go out, and then came to Qiao Zhiqing's side with a smile."
Congratulations to Brother Qiao for becoming another prince with a different surname in the Qing Dynasty, the court really treats Brother Qiao well."
Rong Lu spit out at Qiao Zhiqing sourly, he couldn't understand that the Queen Mother actually gave Qiao Zhiqing this peerless credit."
Brother Ronglu, didn't the imperial court treat you well, and within a year, you were promoted from a wing commander to the position of Wei Yibo.Compared with the Ronglu brothers, the eldest brother is also ashamed of himself. ”Qiao Zhiqing looked at his unconvinced appearance, and couldn't help but squeeze a sentence, this dog thing really can't give a good face, and it will be brilliant if he gives a little sunshine, I really forgot how many catties and taels I have."
What the eldest brother said is very true, then the eldest brother should be careful in the future, as the saying goes, Mu Xiu will be destroyed by the forest wind, the eldest brother stands so tall, but he will be jealous of countless people."
Rong Lu laughed and walked away with his sleeves up.A sneer appeared on Qiao Zhiqing's face, standing in front of the door of the main hall, looking around at the huge palace complex within the red wall, and for a moment he had a feeling of wanting to hold it completely in his hand.The corners of his mouth twitched at that strong desire for power, as if he was the master of this place at this moment."
Lord Qiao, fortunately, you haven't left yet, the Empress Dowager Xi wants me to invite you to Yanxi Hall to discuss."
At this time, a coquettish voice broke Qiao Zhiqing's contemplation, Qiao Zhiqing turned his head, and a young woman dressed in a maid's costume smiled coquettishly at him."
Queen Mother West" Qiao Zhiqing frowned, looking at this young woman with a kind feeling, he couldn't help but ask, "What is your name, have we met" The woman smiled and replied softly, "Back to the prince's words, the little woman's name is Lin Meizhu, and she is the maid in charge of the Queen Mother West." ”Qiao Zhiqing's eyes widened in surprise, and he couldn't help laughing heartily.No wonder this girl is so familiar, it turns out to be Wang Shijie's fiancée, and even her body is stained with the smell of Qingzijun."
Prince Qiao remembers the little girl" Lin Meizhu asked meaningfully, her face full of cleverness and well-behaved."
Lead the way ahead, you are so beautiful, where can this king forget."
Qiao Zhiqing smiled knowingly, and went to Cixi's bedroom under the leadership of Lin Meizhu, thinking about it in his heart, Wang Shijie really has a good eye, this Lin Meizhu is both well-behaved and sensible, and beautiful and moving, her every move is three points stronger than Yan Yuting, and she was really the right person when she was selected to enter the palace as an internal response
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