Prime Minister Zeng Guofan, Vice Prime Minister Shi Dakai, President of the Supreme Court Zhao Liewen, and Army Commander Huang Shihai stationed in Beijing, the four giants who stayed in Beijing gathered together. In addition, there was Han Laiyu who was responsible for guarding the two palaces, the Queen Mother and the Emperor.
Five people, looking a little serious.
Zeng Guofan said unhurriedly: "The president has sent back the news that Ye Mingchen, who was planning to rebel in Nanjing, has been brought under control. In addition, the illusion that the president was killed while riding a train has been completed. The president even asked Nanjing to contact him. Cixi's people sent back false news, telling Cixi that she had captured Zhang Zhiping, the mayor of Nanjing, and that other surrounding provinces were also actively contacting her. With the illusion created by the president, Cixi would definitely not be left alone and would launch the final action."
Speaking of this, Zeng Guofan's eyes were filled with excitement, and he said loudly: "When Cixi makes her final push, our comprehensive layout must be rolled out. It's time for us to add fuel to the flames and defeat all enemies in one fell swoop."
Han Laiyu said: "Please give the order to Premier Zeng and Han Laiyu will implement it immediately."
The great eunuch felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.
That stupid woman Cixi.
It was all caused by that stupid woman Cixi. She was unwilling to be alone and planned to deal with Li Zhen, and then fell into the trap set by Li Zhen. Han Laiyu didn't care about the life and death of Cixi and Ci'an. These two people had nothing to do with him. Han Laiyu cared about the little emperor. Han Laiyu didn't ask the little emperor to do anything, he just asked the little emperor to continue Xianfeng's bloodline. Now that something like this happened, Han Laiyu was worried about the little emperor's life.
At the same time, Han Laiyu could not plead for the little emperor.
He has to consider his situation and not allow himself to be passive.
Zeng Guofan said seriously: "Mr. Han's mission is to reveal the news to the maids around Cixi, so that Cixi can confirm the reliability of the news and speed up the time for Cixi's action."
Han Laiyu thought for a while and replied: "Prime Minister, it is easy to reveal the news to the palace ladies, but there is a problem. How did the palace ladies around Cixi know the news? Anyway, there must be a source of the information. If the palace ladies know it out of thin air, it will be very difficult. It may have made Cixi suspicious, suspecting that I did this on purpose, especially since the palace maids rarely have time to contact outside news, and the people who can contact them are only a very small number, so the news must have an exact source, for example, The news that the President's train was bombed spread all over the world, and the people knew the news, and only the palace maids overheard it, and only then could Cixi believe it."
Zeng Guofan smiled calmly and said: "Mr. Han's words are reasonable. Please rest assured, Mr. Han. The Vice Prime Minister will be responsible for this matter. Spread the news about the bombing of the train on which the President was riding, so that the streets and alleys of Beijing will know that the train on which the President was riding was bombed." News that the train was bombed."
Han Laiyu then said: "If this happens, Beijing will definitely be in turmoil."
Zeng Guofan said: "Mr. Han is worrying too much. Everything is under our control and there will be no trouble."
Han Laiyu stopped interrupting and immediately stood up to leave. After Han Laiyu left the presidential palace, Shi Dakai said: "Mr. Han keeps making excuses. It seems he doesn't want this matter to expand."
Zeng Guofan knew about Han Laiyu and said: "Mr. Han is worried that the little emperor will be affected and Xianfeng will lose his bloodline."
Shi Dakai changed the subject and said, "I'll go get someone to pass on the news and expand the impact of this matter."
Zeng Guofan nodded, looked at Huang Shihai, and said, "Commander Huang, how is the army?"
Huang Shihai said loudly: "Prime Minister, don't worry, everything is ready. With just one order, the army can kill them. Moreover, some of the moths bred by the army are already under my control, and there will be no accidents." Huang Shihai's eyes looked at him. He has deep self-confidence, absolute confidence that the situation in Beijing is under control, and absolute confidence that the military will not be in chaos.
Zeng Guofan continued: "Dean Zhao, you are responsible for arresting imperial officials."
"Ready at all the time."
Zhao Liewen looked cold and solemn, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.
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In the residence of the Empress Dowager of the Two Palaces, when the news of the train being bombed and the news of the capture of Nanjing Mayor Zhang Zhiping came from the south, Cixi immediately became happy. At the same time, the maids around Cixi also learned the news and informed Cixi, so As soon as Cixi was 100% sure of Li Zhen's death, at this moment, Cixi could no longer bear it. She sent an order to the Manchu elders in Beijing and the few remaining achievements of the royal family to start planning to seize Beijing.
In the courtyard, there were several men in black standing in front of Cixi.
Cixi ordered: "Qishan, you are responsible for leading people to arrest Zeng Guofan, Shi Dakai, Zhao Liewen, and Huang Shihai. These four people often gather at the Presidential Palace, so you organize people to besiege the Presidential Palace."
"I obey," the man called Qishan replied.
Cixi turned her eyes and ordered: "Qiyu, you will lead the people to attack the city gates of Beijing and take control of the city."
"I obey," the man named Qiyu replied.
Cixi continued: "The major officials in Beijing also need to be captured one by one. This group of people are not direct descendants of Li Zhen. The main task is to persuade. Qi Mu will lead people to visit these officials and use coercion and inducement to make the officials in Beijing turn to their side. We, as well as the officials who have already been on the line with us, must all mobilize and work hard this time. As long as we win Beijing and Ye Mingchen in Nanjing echoes, great things can be decided."
"Slave, I obey." Qimu also replied.
At this moment, Cixi was in high spirits, as if she had seen the reconstruction of the Qing Dynasty.
Cixi then ordered: "Qitian, Huang Shijun, are our people in the navy ready?"
Qitian replied: "Report to the Queen Mother, everything is ready."
Cixi nodded and said: "In that case, immediately seize control of the army and make this army ours."
"I obey," Qitian replied.
Cixi waved her hand and said: "Go."
After Qishan, Qiyu, Qimu, and Qitian left, there was still a man in black left in the yard. Cixi looked at this man and said seriously: "Baltai, when will the Mongolian army arrive in Beijing."
Baltai was quite strong, his eyes were shining, and he replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Reporting to the Queen Mother, in five days, the Mongolian army will arrive in Beijing. At that time, our Mongolian cavalry will help the Queen Mother conquer the world and wipe out all the The rebels who are uncooperative, this army is very elite, and it has been sneaking all the way south, so it will definitely be able to help the Queen Mother."
"good."
Cixi waved her hand and said, "You can go down too."
After Baltai left, Cixi walked towards the room, looked at Ci'an who was coaxing the child, and said calmly: "Sister, Li Zhen is dead, Nanjing is also taken, Beijing can be easily obtained, and the foundation of the Qing Dynasty will soon be restored .”
Ci'an said: "I don't know why, I always feel uneasy."
Ci Xi's eyes narrowed and she said calmly: "Sister, you are worrying too much. The result will come out soon."
