Thousands of Manchu elders gathered here, all sitting on the ground with serious and sad expressions.
Among these people, some were Manchus and some were Han, but without exception they all supported the Manchus and opposed Li Zhen's change of the country's title. In the past, when the Qing Dynasty destroyed the Ming Dynasty, countless Han people would rather die to resist than accept the Manchus. Hundreds of years after the Qing rule, some Han people already regarded themselves as Qing people and firmly disagreed with Li Zhen's actions.
In front of the crowd, there were more than ten elderly people in their sixties sitting.
These people are the leading Manchus.
It was these people who instigated so many Manchu elders to gather together. Around these Manchu elders, there were countless people pointing and pointing, with contempt in their eyes, indifference, and people watching the show with great interest.
"Tap, step, step,,."
The sound of neat footsteps came from outside.
"The officers and soldiers are coming."
With a loud shout, the onlookers immediately dispersed like birds and beasts.
Soon, a neat group of soldiers came running.
This group of soldiers was led by Liu Jintang. All the soldiers were neatly dressed in military uniforms, carried guns on their backs, and had serious expressions. The entire army exuded a murderous atmosphere, causing the people to retreat and not dare to face Liu Jintang's soldiers. Liu Jintang led After the army arrived, they quickly dispersed the people, and then asked the soldiers to isolate the petitioning Manchu elders and wait for Li Zhen to arrive.
After the Manchu elders petitioning outside the Forbidden City gate looked at the army, many of their faces changed drastically.
After facing the soldiers, their hearts began to beat.
"What are you afraid of? It's just some soldiers. Even if Li Zhen comes here in person, there is nothing to be afraid of." The leader sitting at the front stared at the soldiers with disdain and said righteously.
With someone taking the lead, the Manchu elders around them began to speak.
Under the general trend, even if some people are upset in their hearts, they do not show it, and they hide their thoughts in their hearts. Liu Jintang stood outside, with his hands behind his back, his eyes swept over all the Manchu elders present, and murmured to himself: "Back then When we entered Beijing, why didn't these people come out? If they had all come out, I would have given the order to kill them all, and nothing like what happened today would have happened."
Liu Jintang's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and he wanted to order a shooting. However, Liu Jintang still held back his thoughts and ordered the soldiers to collect information about the situation here so that he could report back to Li Zhen.
"Brigadier, the prince is here."
It didn't take long, the guard beside Liu Jintang reminded.
The sound of horse hoofbeats sounded, and Li Zhen came on horseback.
Liu Jintang immediately stepped forward to greet him. After Li Zhen dismounted, Liu Jintang pointed at the sitting Manchu elders and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, these people are all old bones and it is not easy to persuade them. In my opinion, we should simply order an attack. "
Li Zhen smiled and said: "Don't use force, we have plenty of time."
The soldiers found some stools and came over. After Li Zhen and Liu Jintang sat down, Li Zhen asked: "How long have these Manchu relics been here and what did they say?"
Liu Jintang replied: "I didn't say anything. They have been gathering for three hours, waiting for you to come."
Li Zhen said: "Very good, they didn't use force, and we won't use force. We should treat each other with courtesy first. If you ask someone to shout, tell them to disperse immediately. I will forget about it and will not pursue this incident."
Liu Jintang then recommended himself: "Your Majesty, I will go in person."
After that, Liu Jintang swaggered to the front of a group of Manchu elders and shouted: "All the old guys, please listen to me clearly. The prince said that you are the first offender, and you may have been incited." , and considering that you are a group of young people, let this matter be forgotten, you should disperse immediately, and this matter ends here."
"Fart, that's nonsense. I was born as a Manchu and died as a Manchu ghost. If Li Zhen doesn't take back the order, I would rather die than leave. Go tell Li Zhen and ask him to take back the order."
"This dog official who helped the tyrants commit crimes will not die a good death if you help Li Zhen."
"Dog officer, go tell Li Zhen to withdraw his orders, and then enter the palace with the emperor, hand over his military power, and become a wise minister who assists the emperor. Otherwise, Li Zhen will be infamy for thousands of years. Even if Li Zhen gains power temporarily, it will only be temporary. If Li Zhen If you persist in your obsession, it will definitely be Li Zhen who will be killed. There are countless benevolent and righteous people in the world who will never give up and will definitely kill Li Zhen."
One by one, the Manchu elders stood up excitedly and made accusations.
This situation angered Liu Jintang.
Liu Jintang immediately wanted to draw his gun and shoot, but thinking of Li Zhen's order not to shoot, he suppressed his anger, returned to Li Zhen, and said angrily: "Your Majesty, you just heard what the Manchu elder said. , these people are spouting shit, they should be killed, they should be killed, in my opinion, they should all be captured, or they should be killed to scare the monkeys, and they should all be executed on the spot, so that no one will come out to cause trouble again."
Li Zhen shook his head and said, "No need, just hang around like this, don't worry."
Liu Jintang didn't understand Li Zhen's thoughts and could only wait.
Around six o'clock, the sun begins to set.
At this time, Li Zhen asked the soldiers to prepare fragrant meat and soup, all of which were placed outside the city. As Li Zhen gave the order, the soldiers present began to eat, and they all devoured it. The aroma of the rice spread, attracting everyone sitting on the ground. The old people from the Qing Dynasty were talking loudly and their stomachs were growling. However, there was no leader and they all sat down.
Li Zhen raised the corners of his mouth and smiled.
Li Zhen looked at Liu Jintang and ordered: "Turn up the stove and the food is hot. I just want to see how much the loyalty of these old guys to the Manchus is worth, and see if their loyalty is worth a meal." meal."
Liu Jintang smiled and said: "Your Majesty is wise, I will go and prepare immediately."
Immediately, Liu Jintang asked the soldiers to prepare meals and place all the delicious meals. As the breeze blew, the smell of rice spread out and spread in the surrounding air. Many Manchus The old man smelled the smell, shrugged his nose, swallowed his saliva, and held his stomach. He was obviously hungry.
However, at night, no one moved, because it was summer, the night was cool, not cold, and late at night, the Manchu survivors had no effect.
Li Zhen leaned back on the chair, squinting his eyes and taking a nap.
Liu Jintang sat next to Li Zhen and whispered: "Your Majesty, the night is already deep. You should go back and rest first. When there is any movement here, I will send someone to notify you immediately."
Li Zhen shook his head and said, "No, I can bear it."
After a pause, Li Zhen continued: "I really want to watch the changes in these people and see how much their loyalty is worth, and whether it can be worth as much as a meal." Li Zhen stretched and waved his hand. , said: "Bring me a bowl of rice. I'm hungry late at night. Let me prepare more food. Then prepare another meal for the brothers. After eating, I will cheer up for the night."
"Okay."
Liu Jintang playfully glanced at the Manchu elder sitting outside the gate of the Forbidden City and chuckled.