Zeng Guofan looked at the scattered hair on the ground and wanted to cry but had no tears.
OK, my hair was cut.
However, it was Li Zhen who took the lead. He could only sigh a little in his heart, and then adjust his mentality as soon as possible. Zeng Guofan was not optimistic about Li Zhen's promotion of hair cutting. He smiled and said: "President, if you don't use force
I'm afraid this method will be difficult to implement, as countless soldiers are unwilling to cut their hair and will continue to maintain the current situation."
The corners of Li Zhen's mouth raised slightly and he said, "This is not necessarily true."
Zeng Guofan smiled and said: "We'll see."
"We'll see."
Li Zhen turned his eyes, looked at Zuo Zongtang, and said in a deep voice: "Brother Ji Gao, immediately draw up a notice and post it in the military camp, saying that the army encourages soldiers to cut off their hair. Of course, it must be clearly stated.
The purpose is to make the soldiers more energetic and able to fight better, and at the same time, a picture is also provided as a standard for cutting hair, so that the soldiers understand how short their hair should be."
"yes."
Zuo Zongtang responded with clasped fists.
Li Zhen continued: "Except for Huang Shihai's First Army and Zuo Zongtang's Second Army, all other armies and divisions stationed in other places must receive notices to cut off their hair in all local garrisons.
The place where execution begins is the First Army and the Second Army in Beijing."
"President, don't worry, I will take care of it immediately," Zuo Zongtang said.
Li Zhen nodded and said: "Go, remember, this matter must be completed within tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, I will take all the leaders to inspect the army. Of course, we do not need to inform in advance about our inspection. This matter is confidential.
When the time comes for surprise inspections, I believe the effect will be better and the soldiers will have a different feeling."
"ah."
Zuo Zongtang raised his eyebrows, but at the next moment, a look of surprise appeared.
sharp.
sharp.
Zuo Zongtang praised Li Zhen repeatedly in his heart, understanding what Li Zhen did.
Li Zhenxian issued an order calling on soldiers to cut their hair. He wanted to give the soldiers a vaccination first, so that they could have a pre-understanding stage. During this short period, many soldiers did not cut off their braids completely because they had no experience with them.
There will definitely be conflict and resistance. Once Li Zhen inspects it, the effect will change drastically.
If leaders take the lead, especially if Li Zhen takes the lead personally, the effect will definitely be different.
Zuo Zongtang stopped, turned around, cupped his fists and saluted Li Zhen, and said, "The president is wise."
After saying that, Zuo Zongtang turned around and left the study.
Zeng Guofan said: "The President has considered everything carefully and I am convinced."
Obviously, Zeng Guofan also agreed with Li Zhen's approach.
Zhao Liewen stood up and said: "President, I am still new to the Supreme Court, which I am responsible for planning, and I do not know enough about it. The task is very heavy. I will go down first and think carefully with people in our system to try to complete the plan."
Get up."
Li Zhen nodded in agreement, and after Zhao Liewen left, Zuo Zongtang and others also proposed to leave.
Li Zhen was the only one left in the study.
"Guard, please come to Han Laiyu." Li Zhen ordered.
"yes."
The guard on guard replied and then went to inform Han Laiyu.
Not long after, Han Laiyu walked in.
At this moment, Han Laiyu has also begun to look old. He was castrated at a young age and has physical defects, so he ages earlier and has more minor physical problems. After seeing Li Zhen, Han Laiyu lifted his robe.
, immediately prepared to kneel down. Even though Li Zhen became the president, Han Laiyu still saluted.
Li Zhen quickly waved his hand to signal Han Laiyu not to kneel down, and said: "Manager Han, there is no need for formality between us. Besides, after the emperor completely abdicates, there is no need for etiquette. Sit down and let's talk."
"Thank you, President."
Han Laiyu sat down respectfully and said, "The president has come to see the Zajia family. Do you have anything to do?"
Li Zhen raised the middle finger and index finger of his right hand and said: "I came to you for two things. The first thing is that Manager Han has been tired all his life. We have known each other for so many years. I am thinking about finding a destination for Manager Han for the rest of his life. , or adopt a child, or live in my house for retirement, whatever Mr. Han chooses, the second thing is about the little emperor and the two empress dowagers, how are they doing recently."
After hearing this, Han Laiyu said calmly: "Reporting to the president, I am willing to stay in the president's house for retirement. Anyway, I have nowhere to go. As for the queen mother of the two palaces and the little emperor, they have nothing to do now. They are all very leisurely and have no ambitions now. Of course, this is only when the emperor was still young."
Speaking of this, Han Laiyu's tone became heavy and he said solemnly: "If the child grows up, it will definitely be a different scene. Once the little emperor grows up to have a calm personality and be decisive in doing things, the royal family will probably not be reconciled. If The little emperor indulges in fun and is an Adou who cannot be supported. There is definitely no hope."
Li Zhen said: "Manager Han explained it so thoroughly, I understand."
Han Laiyu thought for a while, pondered for a moment, and then continued to ask: "The Za family would like to ask the maids for the remaining eunuchs who remain in the palace, how the president plans to arrange them. After all, there is no emperor now."
Li Zhen pondered and said: "Since Manager Han mentioned this matter, let it be handled by Manager Han. You can count the people who are willing to stay in the palace. Those who are willing to stay will be responsible for cleaning the palace and maintaining the safety of the palace; Those who want to leave will be given relocation allowance and severance, and all eunuchs and maids will follow this policy."
"Thank you, President."
Han Laiyu immediately laughed and bowed to thank him.
Immediately, Han Laiyu stood up and left.
Li Zhen called people again and asked them to monitor Cixi and Empress Dowager Ci'an.
Li Zhen made sure that the matter at hand was over for the time being, and then got up and left, heading towards the place where Shanapova lived. It had been nearly half a year since Li Zhen went on the expedition, which was a long time.
He left Zhongnanhai and came to Shanapova's residence. There were no soldiers standing guard at the gate, and the gate was tightly closed. After the guard next to Li Zhen knocked on the door, the gate was quickly opened.
The person who opened the door was a maid, not Shanapova herself.
The maid saw the guard, then saw Li Zhen, and exclaimed: "Madam, madam, the prince is here."
When Li Zhen heard that the maid still called him "Prince", he smiled softly and did not correct him. He strode towards the courtyard. When Li Zhen entered the courtyard, a figure rushed out like the wind and appeared in Li Zhen's sight. .
This person is none other than Shanapova.
When Shanapova saw Li Zhen, her eyes were filled with surprise and joy, but her eyes soon became wet, and big tears flowed down. It was already raining, and she rushed to Li Zhen and hugged her. She hugged Li Zhen's waist and choked with sobs silently. She came to Beijing alone, with no relatives and nothing to do. The one she missed the most was Li Zhen.
After waiting for so long, the clouds finally opened and the moon shone brightly.