After the southwest was pacified, the situation in Jiangnan and Jiangbei, which had been calm for half a year, immediately became tense again.The military aircraft department of the Qing court kept handing over excerpts, which were full of the latest military dispatch of the Huaxing Army.After the morning drum sounded in the Forbidden City's Heart Cultivation Palace, the ministers began their daily morning pilgrimage according to the rules.The queen mother of the two palaces took Emperor Tongzhi and sat behind the curtain and on the throne.Emperor Tongzhi had just turned ten years old, and he had grown up a little, and his actions were obviously much more mature.There are all kinds of royal etiquette in a good way."
Do you have anything to play for all the ministers?"
the little emperor said slowly according to what his master taught, and his words were full of childishness."
Tell the emperor, the slave has something to do" Wenxiang, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, stood up first."
Speak," the little emperor commanded, raising his head."
Your Majesty, Queen Mother, it's about to be the Spring Festival.In accordance with the practice of previous years, the embankment should be repaired to prevent flooding.However, so far this year, the household department has not allocated the money to the account.I'm afraid that after the beginning of spring, the ice and snow will melt and the river will rise, causing floods" Wen Xiang worriedly said, he is an honest and conscientious official, and he is already a good official among the Manchus.The faces of the ministers all darkened, and even the queen mothers of the two palaces also lowered their faces."
The emperor, the queen mother, and the minions also have something to play."
As soon as Wen Xiang's words fell, Shangshu Zailing of the Ministry of War also stood up to play."
Speak" Although the little emperor couldn't understand what they were saying, he still raised his hand and commanded according to the rules."
Your Majesty, the Queen Mother.The Military Aircraft Department has signed a mutual defense agreement with the foreigners, with the foreigners sponsoring our guns and artillery, and we, the Qing Dynasty, organizing troops and horses to jointly defend against the expansion of the Huaxing Army. ”Zai Ling paused, and there was a lot of discussion in the court, and they all secretly applauded."
I finally heard the good news that foreigners should have done this a long time ago.At the beginning, they were willing to support us, where could Qiao Zhiqing expand so much" Cixi finally snorted behind the curtain, which was also the first good news of the New Year.This year's palace has not been the same, although it is still according to the usual, the royal pomp is quite sufficient, but I don't feel comforted at all.As soon as I heard the sound of firecrackers, I always thought that the Huaxing army was coming."
Queen Mother, the minion hasn't finished yet.Now that the Ministry of War has not paid salaries for two months, many generals have gone to the minions to complain.The minions are worried that the army will change over time, and the army is the root of the country, so it must not be shaken" Zai Ling also had the courage to tell him, lest Cixi be angry.Then several ministers also stood up to ask for silver, and the head of the household department Shangshu Baojun kept wiping the cold sweat on his head.Every time someone stands up, their heart beats rapidly."
Baojun, what are you doing in the household department, why is there a shortage of silver taels in so many departments" Cixi finally couldn't help but drink out Jiaojiao, and suddenly the court was quiet, and all the ministers trembled."
The emperor and the queen mother are gracious, and the treasury really can't take out the silver.Since the long-haired thief, the tax places in Jiangsu and Zhejiang have been unable to take out silver.Last year, the Huaxing army occupied Jiangnan again, and even cut off the taxes of the imperial court.Jiangbei is also the disaster of war disasters for many years, and only five million taels of taxes were collected from last year's autumn harvest, and they were still spent just after they were put into the warehouse.""
Didn't this palace remember that there was still a million taels a year ago, why was the treasury empty all of a sudden," Cixi asked coldly, and her willow eyebrows were upside down."
Queen Mother, during the New Year and the Lantern Festival, the Internal Affairs Office has spent more than 500,000 taels in a miscellaneous manner, and it has spent more than 500,000 taels to repair the palace after the year.But there is no silver in the treasury, and the servants can't do anything" Baojun's face is sallow, he can't eat well these days, he can't sleep, and he is dreaming about where to get silver."
Listen to what you mean, are you blaming the palace for too much spending, isn't the royal face worth a million taels of silver, as a household secretary, there is no way to add silver to the treasury, forget it, and always keep your eyes on the internal affairs office, as if the internal affairs government has spent a lot of money, if you can't be a household secretary, then change to a capable person."
Cixi asked coldly, and her tone was extremely cold."
The Queen Mother forgives her sins, the slave never dares to complain, the slave is just stating the facts.It's all minions that are useless, and minions don't manage the household department well. ”Bao Jun was paralyzed with fright, and lay on the ground and wailed."
Your Majesty, the Queen Mother has something to do."
Cixi wanted to scold again, but Prime Minister Yi saw that the situation was not right and hurriedly stood up."
Prince Gong has something to play" Cixi suppressed her anger and looked at Yi with a cold face."
The emperor, the queen mother, and the ministers have a plan to temporarily alleviate the difficulties of the household."
Yi walked out and leaned over to pray."
Hurry up," Cixi sighed softly, and finally heard a pleasant word."
Queen Mother, it's time for the imperial examination after the beginning of spring.There are many wealthy businessmen in the people who want to make a name for themselves, but they have no literary talent.We can follow the old calendar, adopt the method of donating officials, and serve them as a false officer.According to the position, the corresponding money is collected.It is believed that this will alleviate the financial difficulties for the time being.After the taxes in various places were collected, the treasury naturally turned over. ”Yi thought of a way that was not a solution, and now that the country is in danger, he can only tear down the east wall and make up the west wall in this way."
Okay, you all listen, this is to solve problems for the imperial court.Don't complain about this and that when you encounter a problem, it's all clear," Cixi asked rhetorically, the sound shook the government and the opposition, and the screams were piercing."
The Queen Mother is wise, and the minions have all remembered it."
The faces of all the officials in the court changed, and they all bowed down and replied loudly.After retreating, Yi was called to Yan Xitang alone for questioning.Now that all the political affairs have been handed over to Cixi to take care of, Ci'an has nothing to do but eat fasting and chant Buddha, and doesn't care about anything."
Sixth, what have been the movements of the Huaxing Army recently, and the foreign devils have really promised to assist us in dealing with Qiao Zhiqing," Cixi went to the couch under the service of the maid, picked up the bird's nest and smoothed her mouth."
It's true, the foreign devils provide us with arms, and we only need to be responsible for the training of soldiers and horses.The British ambassador, Graham Pet, has promised to sponsor us with money and food if necessary.Yi waited on the side and replied cautiously."
Great, as long as foreigners are on our side, Qiao Zhiqing can't grow up.Jiang Nan will let him occupy it first, and when he is arrogant, we will clean him up. ”Cixi breathed a long sigh of relief and stretched.After letting the maid retreat, he waved his little feet and motioned for Yi to sit down on the couch."
What the Queen Mother said is that Qiao Zhiqing is domineering with advanced weapons.The British ambassador has already said that they have mastered the craft of making this rifle, and they are going to help us build a military factory.We want money for money, arms for arms, and when the time comes, we will directly fight across the Yangtze River. ”Yi skillfully pounded Cixi's legs as he spoke, with a prodigal look, and rubbed Cixi's little feet from time to time."
Okay, this matter must be handled quickly.But what do you say these foreign devils are giving this and that?"
Cixi frowned in confusion."
They are also in Qiao Zhiqing's hands, they have money and arms, but there is no one, and it just so happens that the two of us complement each other.When the time comes, take Jiangnan, just give them some benefits. ”"Okay, God really bless me Daqing.We still love Xinjueluo in this world, Qiao Zhiqing wants to take it, but there is no way. ”Cixi snorted coldly, laughed loudly, and looked at Yi, her face was full of ripples.Qiao Zhiqing of the Nanjing Presidential Office has appointed Zou Shiyi of the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping as minister of transport.He was proficient in geography and geology, and had a knack for building bridges and paving roads.The efficiency of Su Kee & Co. is also very fast, and the funds are quickly raised.The steam locomotive was also handed over to the Jiangnan Military Factory for research and development and Jiangnan Shipyard for joint research and development, because when the Qiao family opened the mine, they purchased the steam locomotive very early, and it was temporarily transported to Nanjing for dismantling and research."
Brother Qiao, the latest secret security is sent from the Qing court."
Wei Ziyou nervously entered the study, and hurriedly handed the secret security in his hand to Qiao Zhiqing's hand."
What's wrong, so panicked" Qiao Zhiqing chuckled, picked up the military newspaper and read it."
I have just received news that the British have united with France, the United States, Italy, the Netherlands, and Russia, and are ready to join forces with the Qing court against us.They also invented the latest foreign guns, which are not much different in performance from our expeditionary rifles.The first batch of foreign guns has already arrived in Beijing through Russia, and a military factory will be built in the northeast. ”Wei Ziyou's eyes widened and he introduced, his little face full of worry.They finally couldn't help tearing their faces, but they didn't choose the object of support.The Qing court is a dou who can't be supported, what can you do if you have a weapon" Qiao Zhiqing finished reading the military report and was full of contempt.A few days ago, I just received a secret guarantee from the Qing court, and a government even began to openly buy and sell official positions.Even with the most advanced weapons, it was a futile struggle.However, the fact that Britain developed a rear-loading foreign gun really made Qiao Zhiqing admire.The West has a rich heritage, and its industrial base is not the same as that of the fledgling Jiangnan.Qiao Zhi had expected it early in the morning, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly.Fortunately, it is too far away from China, and it will take half a year to go back and forth, and even if there are good weapons, not many soldiers will be sent over.Now the only way to do this is to send troops to Malaysia immediately after occupying Indonesia.Blockade the Strait of Malacca and completely block the foreign devils from the sea.If you want help, you either have to go overland or go around the hemisphere and come back."
Ziyou, after you go out, go to the Ministry of Defense and invite Minister Wang Shumao over."
Qiao Zhiqing stared at the map and pondered for a while, deciding that it was important not to use troops against the Qing court first, and to drive the West out of South Asia first."
Yes, Big Brother Joe."
Wei Ziyou replied sweetly, just walked to the door, and patted his head again, "Brother Qiao, Li Rou has just come back to recover her life, and she is waiting for you to summon you outside the door." ”"Let her in, I thought she had lost it after taking a vacation" Qiao Zhiqing chuckled lightly, and replied while reviewing the official document.This little girl is really not simple, she went back to her hometown and took down the county magistrate.What Qiao Zhiqing is reading is the official document sent by the Suzhou Integrity Bureau, and the evidence on it is indeed true
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