Lu Jianying did not think so. The Qingliu faction lost the backbone of Chang Dachun and continued to supplement talents like Zeng Guofan. Now is an excellent opportunity to win him over. If this marriage is promoted, it will not only enhance Zeng Guofan's power, but also indirectly enhance the strength of his faction...

"Report to the emperor, the Hunan Army has a new supporter and the morale is unstable. If the emperor takes Zeng Guofan's daughter as his concubine, not only will the Hunan Army be convinced, but the elders of the Hunan Army, but officials also believe that the emperor is sincere in accepting surrender without any worries!"

Liu Rong looked at Lu Jianying who was talking and nodded secretly. Seeing that he was in the position of the leader of all officials, she knew that he was Lu Jianying and secretly remembered his appearance.

Ye Mingchen had already colluded with Liu Rong and also advised: "The emperor's sons are weak, and I am really worried that I should accept concubines and have children for the emperor, which is a blessing for the country."

Hearing the words "small" of children, Zhao Yali took back her right foot, and was confused.

Hu Yihuang, Li Xiucheng and others didn't feel anything, but they were proud in their hearts. The Hunan Army, who had been screaming in the past, was beaten by them, surrendered to the daughter of the sacrifice. This was also an honor.

Seeing that no one objected, Li Yunzhong stopped refusing and stated in advance: "Since that is the case, then take Zeng Guofan's daughter to Yanjing and be evaluated by the Ministry of Rites. If she is indeed a good child, it will not be too late to accept it."

Liu Rong breathed a sigh of relief. He had seen this virtuous niece personally, so he had no worries that the emperor would not accept it. He had already finished his wish, so he relaxed and smiled and said, "Please send someone to Hunan with the ministers to accept the Hunan Army, count the list and other matters."

Li Yunzhong thought about it for a while, looked down and announced: "I asked Shen Baozhen, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, and Zhao Yali, a censor, as the imperial envoy, to lead two thousand troops to Hunan to receive surrender."

"I am going to receive the order!" Shen Baozhen and Zhao Yali came out to receive the order.

Hearing the word "successful surrender", Guo Songtao smiled self-deprecatingly, and stepped forward and said, "I have something to ask for, please let the emperor know!"

Li Yunzhong was stunned. Guo Songtao, who was so magical just now, was now obedient and humble. Li Yunzhong felt funny and asked, "What's wrong with Guo Aiqing?"

Guo Songtao said: "I heard that Western ships are strong and powerful, so I want to learn it. Let's take a look. Please allow the emperor."

Lu Jianying glanced at Guo Songtao and felt unhappy. Guo Songtao was also his student. He was a Jinshi in the Daoguang period and was also the backbone of their Qingliu faction. Unexpectedly, he wanted to study in the barbarian land of foreigners. It was ridiculous.

"Okay!" Li Yunzhong looked at him with admiration and immediately ordered: "I will order you to be the Minister of Han to France and serve as the Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia. Changes are underway there, which is really suitable for you to learn and handle diplomatic affairs there fully. It is temporarily designated as the fourth-rank vocational department."

Guo Songtao knelt on the ground, kowtowed sincerely, and replied: "Thank you, the emperor!"

After the matter was completed, Liu Rong and Guo Songtao withdrew from the Golden Palace. Liu Rong looked very angry and walked in front of him angrily, throwing all the officials in the road to the road.

Guo Songtao pulled Liu Rong's shoulder and smiled and said, "Xiaxian, please wait, listen to my explanation!"

Liu Rong said angrily: "What do you mean? You are fine! When you go abroad, you will leave me the infamy alone!"

Guo Songtao was stunned for a moment and replied, "Xiaxian, I have no intention. But I heard that Li Yun... The Emperor of Han can dominate Britain and France fights for him. I feel deeply. I think that China and Western countries will fight sooner or later, so I think of the West. Besides, staying in the country is a change of things. The Qing Dynasty is fragmented and settled in a corner of the northeast, and I live in a breath. I don't want to see the Qing Dynasty destroyed."

Liu Rong was shocked, looked around and asked, "Are you still thinking about being loyal to the Qing Dynasty?"

Guo Songtao lowered his head and said nothing, thinking: How can the word "loyalty and righteousness" change just by saying it?

After three dynasties, Lieutenant General Li Xiucheng, Li Desheng, Tan Shaoguang, Li Chunfa and Li Xuan summoned him to Shangshang Study Room.

"No need to be polite! How is the military reorganization going on?" Li Yunzhong asked immediately when he saw them coming in.

Tan Shaoguang bowed and replied: "The Fifth Army has been reorganized. The entire army has a total of 58,000 people, and a total of four divisions, including three cavalry regiments and four engineer battalions. Each division is equipped with an artillery battalion, 14 mountain cannons and 15 howitzers. Because the Fifth Army is scheduled to participate in the attack on Siberia, the General Staff issued another official document and equipped an artillery division, which can be transported here in June next year."

Li Yun had a picture in the center and replied: "Immediately transfer the Fourth Army to Fengtai Camp to speed up training. I informed the Ministry of War to purchase 500,000 cotton coats and equip each soldier, two pieces per person."

Tan Shaoguang bowed to take the order and retreated aside.

Li Desheng was uneasy. There were many thorns in the Second Army, and the elite troops were transferred into the Fifth Army. The difficulty of reorganization increased greatly. He immediately lowered his head calmly and moved his body sideways, asking Li Xiucheng to report first.

Li Xiucheng stepped forward and smiled and said, "Report to the Emperor, the First Army has reorganized 63,400 people. The entire army has five divisions under its jurisdiction, each division has 12,000 people, including 3,000 two cavalry regiments. The artillery has all supported the Fifth Army. The remaining soldiers have been organized into civilian army. During this period, dozens of dissatisfied personnel have been responsible for their heavy responsibility. Seven or eight out of ten of the officers above the company commander have graduated from the Army Officer Academy, but..."

Li Yunzhong said, "|Just what? Say!"

Li Xiucheng whispered: "It's just that the division-level officials are promoted step by step and cannot be easily mobilized. Although they have their own style in wars, they lack the concept of the overall situation."

"Well! Let's do this. There is still one year before the war begins. All division-level and military-level officials in the Han Dynasty will be gathered and sent to Nanjing Army Officers Academy. I plan to establish a general squad there to focus on cultivating them."

Li Xiucheng felt aroused and immediately understood the emperor's thoughts. The emperor cultivated a military academy confidant in the army. He used to be a low-level officer, but now he is a division-level and military-level official. It seems that the army-level officials are not far away. I have to prepare and establish a good relationship with the military academy teachers.

Li Yunzhong said: "It is not advisable to go to Nanjing to report within one month. If anyone dares to neglect, he will be dismissed on the spot and will never be used!"

Li Desheng and others were stern. It seemed that they could not escape this time. They should announce it when they go back so as not to take the division commander below seriously.

Li Xuan smiled confidently and stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Third Army has been reorganized, with 84,000 troops stationed in Guangzhou, Guilin and other places. Since there are fewer artillery, it is organized into an artillery regiment with 36 new artillery pieces. The assigned military academy cadets have been entrusted with important tasks, and the reduced unqualified personnel have been assigned to the militia team."

Li Yunzhong said: "I can still trust Zuo Zongtang's ability to do things. Can Zuo Zongtang be good recently?"

Li Xuan replied: "Master Zuo has always been healthy and has been even more happy recently. Mr. Hu often goes to see him. The two talked happily, and even Mr. Hu's health has improved."

"Hu Linyi made great contributions to the reason why the Hunan Army was able to surrender. I have rewarded him very much!" Li Yunzhong pondered slightly and said, "Just promote him to the governor of Sichuan!"

Li Xuan's expression changed. Hu Linyi had already planned to retire to the mountains and forests, so how could he take the post of governor of Sichuan? Alas! I was talking too much and did bad things with kindness. How could I explain to Mr. Hu when I went back.

Lieutenant General Li Yun looked at Li Desheng. The Han Dynasty had hundreds of thousands of troops. What he was most worried about was the Second Army, with the largest number of people and the most mixed members. Bandits, the associations, water bandits, and the bandits in short, all of them were there. Luo Dagang was really, and he dared to accept anyone.

Li Desheng replied hesitantly: "So far, the Second Army has reorganized a cavalry army, two army divisions, and 50,000 people have not been reorganized."

"Bastard!" Li Yunzhong was very angry and cursed: "Don't you understand the reason for Chi Zechang! 50,000 people are in Tongzhou. How can you rest assured? Once things change, they can fight to Yanjing in less than a day. Don't you know that they are all bandits and robbers!"

Li Desheng said guiltily: "Many people are in a group and refuse to reorganize. Weichen has no good way. If they rashly use strong power, they are likely to force them to rebel."
Chapter completed!