Lin Qingxuan had already made plans for peaceful evolution. Now that he had decided to take action, he had done all the preparations in advance.
The first and most important thing Lin Qingxuan did was to meet Emperor Xianfeng alone.
Because of Lin Qingxuan's more than 20 years of subtle influence and various educational influences, Emperor Xianfeng had long obeyed Lin Qingxuan's words. Even in this conversation, Lin Qingxuan did not use any means. He just talked about a few benefits to Xianfeng, and Xianfeng
He agreed wholeheartedly.
Finally, after the master and apprentice had a secret talk in the monastery for a while, Xianfeng walked out happily.
Liu Wende, the chief eunuch who followed Xianfeng to practice Taoism, was named Yunsong. He hurriedly walked up to Xianfeng, bowed and said, "Long live the Lord."
Xianfeng frowned slightly and said: "How many times have I told you, now I am the deputy leader of the Quanzhen Sect and the chief disciple of the Palm Seal. If you want to call me Yifei Zhenjun from now on, how can you use the ordinary title again?"
Taoist Yunsong hurriedly knelt down and bowed his head and said: "This slave is guilty, please punish me, Lord Yifei."
Xianfeng smiled and said: "Get up quickly, we are all fellow Taoists, how can we distinguish between master and servant?"
Taoist Yun Song got up quickly and followed Xianfeng. After walking for a while, Yun Song saw that Xianfeng was smiling and seemed to be in a good mood, so he deliberately asked: "Zhenjun, what did the Great Heavenly Master say to you?"
Xianfeng laughed loudly and said: "The Great Heavenly Master traveled to the sky yesterday and met with the Taoist ancestors of the Sanqing Dynasty and the Haotian God. He asked for the oracle and ordered him to join me in building our Qing Dynasty into a Taoist Kingdom. At that time, our Taoist legal system
But after tens of thousands of years, I will be able to follow my mentor and ascend to the upper world together, and enjoy bliss forever."
Taoist Yunsong is now Lin Qingxuan's most loyal believer. Hearing this, he was full of envy and congratulated: "That is really the blessing of the true king..."
After patting the horses for a few times, Taoist Yunsong saw that Xianfeng was not very happy, so he had an idea and asked: "It's just that this Taoist country in the world is not easy to build? Isn't it said that the laws of the ancestors cannot be changed? I wonder if the outer court can
Do you agree?"
Xianfeng frowned and said: "I am also worried about this matter. According to what my mentor said, our Qing Dynasty will be a Taoist monarchy. From now on, the Quanzhen Sect, which combines the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, will be the religion believed by everyone in the country. My mentor and I will
But if the Jin Dynasty enthrones the emperor and is honored in the heaven, our ancestors can also live in the thirty-third heaven and enjoy endless happiness forever. However, reform is also necessary. The Western barbarians are rampant. If we don't try to change,
I will definitely be hated by God. According to the predictions of the Imperial Master, changes will occur in the East in less than twenty years, and the West and Nanyang will also rush towards our Qing Dynasty. We must obey the will of God in both public and private matters. If we go against the will of God, then not only will I love
The Xinjueluo family has become the king of subjugation, our Qing Dynasty has been cut off, and even our land in China will be devastated...
Transforming the Qing Dynasty into a Taoist monarchy of Greater China is something that a poor Taoist must do. No one can persuade me. I can't watch my ancestors' family property be destroyed in my hands..."
Taoist Yunsong has been serving nobles since he entered the palace at the age of eight, and later began to serve Xianfeng at the age of twelve. He has already regarded Emperor Xianfeng as his closest master. After hearing this, he thought for a moment and said: "Zhenjun, I think you don't need to be confused.
Since this matter is an oracle from Grandpa Daozu and God, and the Great Heavenly Master all have the same meaning, the Great Heavenly Master must have had an idea already. You only need to do what you can do, and the rest will be guided by God's will...
"
Xianfeng's eyes lit up. As a highly superstitious person with a mentality that even reached the level of a fanatic, he felt that Yun Song's words were the most accurate, so he put his hands on his hands and said with a smile: "You, this slave, are quite intelligent. I have to reward you with something. You said
Tell me what you want?"
Taoist Yunsong smiled apologetically and said, "As long as you are happy, sir, how can I dare to ask for a reward?"
Xianfeng laughed and said: "Then I will reward you with a jade Ruyi. Now you send people to tell Prince Gong, Prince Su, Prince Yi Zaiyuan, Prince Zheng Duanhua, Imperial Minister Jingshou, and co-organizer Sushun.
Ministers of Military and Aircraft Mu Yin, Kuang Yuan, Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang, Du Han... I want to discuss with them the reform of the state system!"
"twitter!"
Taoist Yunsong knelt down, kowtowed and left quickly.
After half a day, many princes and ministers came one after another. They were staying at the Qichun Courtyard where Xianfeng lived. In fact, they also moved the central leadership team of the Qing Dynasty to the Old Summer Palace.
This tradition existed during the Yongzheng period. Wherever the emperor went, the Military Aircraft Department and the Cabinet would go there. Now Emperor Xianfeng is devoted to cultivating Taoism. Although he is nominally the master of the country and has overall power, Lin Qingxuan does not interfere much with the government affairs. In fact, he is the one in power.
They are Prince Gong, Prince Su, Prince Yi, Prince Zheng, Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang and others.
Even though Xianfeng had not been involved in government affairs for nearly ten years, he was still the most important figure in the Qing Dynasty. When the emperor summoned him, all the important ministers who had long been accustomed to handling government affairs alone hurried to the Zhonghe Hall in the southeast of Qichun Garden. This was where Xianfeng was when he was young.
I stayed here during the summer to handle government affairs, but I never set foot here again for more than ten years.
After the ceremony, more than a dozen ministers dressed as Taoists sat cross-legged on the futons. Zhenjun Yifei, who was sitting high on the throne, said that he and the Great Heavenly Master wanted to obey the Taoist ancestors and the will of God and restructure the Qing Dynasty into
The meaning of the Tao Lord and the Kingdom of God has been stated.
Regardless of whether the princes and ministers who came here believed deeply in the Quanzhen Sect and Lin Qingxuan, they were all convinced that Lin Qingxuan was a land god with magical powers. Therefore, after learning the meaning of the two true monarchs, they
Just looking at each other, the two groups of Manchu and Han ministers were silent for a moment, and they all looked at the leaders, Prince Gong and Zeng Guofan.
As for Prince Gong, he did not even become emperor back then. Now that his brother is in good health and his Taoist skills are better than his own, he has long since given up the idea of fighting for power and gain in his heart. In addition, he admires Lin Qingxuan so much that he does not
Oppose the Qing Dynasty's decision to restructure.
After thinking for a moment, Prince Gong said in a low voice: "Since the True Lord and the Great Heavenly Master uphold the will of God, I will naturally abide by it. However, the restructuring of the country is not a trivial matter. I wonder what regulations you two, the Great Heavenly Master and the True Lord, would like to give?"
Xianfeng shook his head gently and said: "This great heavenly master did not elaborate. He only said that he would first ask you to get a charter. We will change the state system and establish the Daojun State in order to gain the favor of nature. It will not be easy to keep my Aixinjueluo family forever.
, the Great Heavenly Master said that mortals must adapt to the times when governing a country. Therefore, the purpose of reforming the Taoist monarchy is to extend the country, promote the righteousness, and compete with the Western barbarians. Therefore, in general, we must learn from the Western barbarians.
Master Zeng and Su Yihou (Li Hongzhang), you have been doing a good job in Western affairs for more than ten years, but the Grand Master said it is not enough. He said that some places in Japan and Japan have done well, so I think you can go out and see Japan.
Look, you should also go to the West and the United States to see them all. Maybe after you take a look around, you will know how our Qing Dynasty turned into a monarchy of Greater China."
Zeng Guofan and Prince Gong looked at each other, then took the lead in kneeling down and kowtow, saying: "I obey your decree."
The rest of the ministers also knelt down and kowtowed, and after a while they quietly retreated out. Xianfeng did not let out a long breath until the door was closed, and said: "I don't know why, but I have become more and more tired of military affairs and government affairs in recent years. My mentor said it is the way."
Heaven will bless you and your country, and by then the three realms will have been settled, and I will be able to enjoy peace and happiness forever, so just be patient over there..."
After leaving Qichun Garden, Prince Gong and others returned to Chenghuai Garden outside the Western Wall. This garden is where the Military Aircraft Department is located. It can be said that the central team that manages the Qing Dynasty is now located here.
After they were seated, a young eunuch served them refreshments. Everyone looked at me and I looked at you. Li Hongzhang knew that everyone had mixed feelings, so he suggested: "It seems that the state system is irreversible. Otherwise, Song Dynasty will be destroyed."
Dong and Yang are invited to test it out?"
Zeng Guofan was very satisfied with his beloved disciple's words, so the old god drank tea. Prince Gong, Prince Su and others discussed for a while and nodded: "These three are the direct disciples of the Great Heavenly Master, and also the direct disciples of our Lord Long Live."
Junior brother, please invite them to discuss it, they may be able to help us make some decisions. There is no precedent for such a big matter..."