Prince Gong Yixin sighed slightly, looked gloomy, and looked out the window to prevent Yixin from seeing him with tears in his eyes thinking about Amma's past. He said softly: "Father, I also regret Gong Zizhen's talent. If he doesn't die, Like Zuo Zongtang, I guarded one side for the Qing Dynasty. This is also human destiny. Your Majesty, some things are not what future generations see. There is no right or wrong. It is just a missed opportunity. There is no regret medicine."
When Zai Chun saw Yi Xin facing him sideways, preventing him from seeing the front of his face, he knew that the emperor's uncle was emotionally moved and kept silent, like a child who had done something wrong. Right and wrong during the Daoguang Emperor's time should not be left to his own devices. He came to comment. Without daring to make a sound, he said for a long time: "Prince Gong, what I said is wrong. Don't be sad. I apologize to you." After saying this, Zaichun bowed to Yi Xin and apologized, showing that he knew he was wrong. Change it, so that E Niang will not punish him for "the crime of great unfilial piety" when she finds out.
Prince Gong Yixin concentrated his attention, turned around, and his expression returned to the original state, and said: "Your Majesty, everything cannot be controlled. The castle in the air looks beautiful but is an illusory environment. Li Shaobao does not know soldiers and does not understand them. He just copied the ancients' methods. With one set, even if the leader is Han Xin, he still can't beat the foreign gun team. Ten against one will still lose. This has a painful lesson. Hide your strength first, keep your strength and develop your strategy. The same principle applies to fighting and fighting. Keep your feet firmly on the ground. , can stretch out his fist. Xiang Yu is undesirable. He is reversing the course of history. He also wants to divide the country that Qin Shihuang finally unified and divide the country. Tragic characters, unable to recognize their own shortcomings, used their own shortcomings to attack others' strengths, and finally died in a foreign country. The emperor must not imitate their death and defeat, and finally ended up in ruins, hurting the vitality of our Qing Dynasty, and finally became a sinner for the ages. .Do you understand?”
Emperor Tongzhi Zai Chun was dissatisfied, but he did not dare to show it. He bowed again and said: "Prince Gong's admonition is reasonable and he speaks from the bottom of his heart. I listened to it. I will not mess around, let alone reverse the course of history. Let's do it again." The isolation of the country destroyed the vitality of the Qing Dynasty that has not yet recovered. I am asking a side question. I just want to see how many of the 280 new Jinshi have real materials? They can be entrusted with important responsibilities in the future, and I will never ask them. Xiang Yu, I mean to learn from Napoleon, please rest assured, Prince Gong, in my mind only the Holy Ancestor is an example worth learning from."
"Yes!" Prince Gong Yixin was quite satisfied with what he heard. He couldn't hold back and said that his new disciple Li Guolou was admitted to the National Flower Examination Department and was a promising candidate among the 280 new scholars. He still doesn't know "Xinghua" yet. "Xing'er" (the Empress Dowager Cixi) will have to wait until she meets "Xing'er" tomorrow to make a final decision about Li Guolou.
"Your Majesty said it well. I also believe that you can shoulder this heavy burden. After the Queen returns home to visit her relatives, Your Majesty will be in charge. Your burden will also be lifted off, so that someone with the ability can take over." ;;;;”
One month after Emperor Zaichun and Queen Arute got married, Queen Arute had to return to her natal family once according to royal rules. This was the ancestral rule of the Manchus, and the same was true among the people. The Tongzhi Emperor Yixin was about to take over the throne. , and he also wanted to take a leisurely stroll in the palace, snuggle up in the red greenery and look for joy.
Emperor Tongzhi Zaichun was horrified when he heard that his young face turned pale. Prince Gong Yixin was about to resign from the title of Prime Minister and give up his career. How could this happen? He took a few steps forward and grabbed Gong. Prince Yixin's sleeves were dripping with tears. He almost wanted to kneel down and cried: "Uncle, you can't resign anymore. How can you show your face to your nephew if you resign again? No one can take over your job. Those who can The ministers are all Han, and you are the only one who can subdue them. What kind of material are the other imperial uncles? They can turn black into white and call a deer a horse after being paid. The two ladies know clearly that they have been with each other for a long time. My nephew has said that he will not make his own decisions. He will put aside the national policy formulated by the imperial uncle, and he will definitely learn to manage his power and develop strategies, and he must first implement the established national policy at home."
What Prince Gong Yixin said was half true and half false. He also wanted to retire from the court and live a life of leisure. He would often say this when he was busy, telling his subordinates about his leisurely and leisurely aspirations. But mastering How can a person who has ever had power truly retire? It's just to test Chun Chun's reaction. If he really loses power, Yi Xin will only feel lost, as if he has lost his soul, and he will definitely not feel comfortable and smooth.
Prince Gong Yixin frowned and said: "Your Majesty, don't cry, I'm not dead yet. I know that you have lofty ambitions, so I will help you and won't hand in your resignation immediately. But people always get old. , you are still young, you have to make plans for the future, make good use of young people, or be steady but enterprising people, I will take care of it for you. People like my son Zai Cheng are Zhao Kuo, only You can only maintain your ability to talk on paper, and you cannot let him touch your authority. Do you understand?"
Emperor Tongzhi's Zai Chun tasted as if he had eaten a live fly. "Zhao Kuo" Zai Cheng was waiting in the Yangxin Hall. He kept saying nice things and flattering Yi Xin so that Yi Xin would not have another child. Angry. If Prince Gong Yixin gives up his position, the consequences will be so serious that he will not be able to secure his position in the country. How can he not understand this truth?
The eunuch Liu Deyin received a 10-tael silver note from the bachelor Wen Xiang. He no longer kept Wen Xiang waiting outside. He walked into the upper study room with a smile, knelt on the ground and shouted: "This slave is reporting to the master, the university Lord Shiwen is here and is waiting for the Emperor's summons outside the door."
Emperor Tongzhi was confused when he heard what time it was. Prince Gong Yixin hadn't left yet. Another preacher came. It seemed that he couldn't leave the palace at noon. Today was a waste. The rules must be followed. Emperor Tongzhi smiled and said: "Ah, the teacher is here. No need to sign up. Please come in quickly. Prince Gong, just have something for lunch. I know you like pigeon soup. Liu Deyin goes and prepares lunch. You two will go up first." Let’s have lunch in the study. I’ll go there for convenience and then come back.”
"Tie! I'll do it right now." Liu Deyin bowed and walked out of the study.
Emperor Tongzhi only had a face-to-face meeting with Wen Xiang, and then left to go to the study. When he saw a stack of memorials brought by Prince Gong Yixin, he knew that he was going to fight a protracted war. Who told him to take charge of the government? He didn't need to read it. Memorials were coming like snow flakes, asking him to be like the late emperor, who must do everything by hand and learn to handle all kinds of government affairs. There was no way to escape in the afternoon. Zai Chun walked towards the Yangxin Hall in a gloomy mood, asking Zai Cheng, the "little boy", to go first. Going back, today’s leisure activities can only be cancelled, and we will make an appointment another day.
In the early morning, Li Guolou arrived at ***. At this time, *** was one of the main gates among the eight gates of the Forbidden City. There were many residences located on both sides of Chang'an Street. The procession of parades to praise officials started from here. The gong and drum team , the honor guard lined up one by one, waiting for the auspicious moment.
The main entrance ***, commonly known as the Five Phoenix Tower. The east, west, and north sides are connected by a 12-meter-high city platform, surrounding a square square. There is a group of buildings. There is a double tower in the middle, which is a nine-bay wide hall with double eaves and verandah roof. , on the two city walls stretching out on the left and right, there are four pavilions with connected eaves and ridges, connected by open corridors. There are thirteen palace rooms on each wing extending to the south, and there are tall corner pavilions at each corner, supporting the main hall. .The gatehouse of this shape is called Quemen, which is the most advanced form of ancient Chinese gates. This group of buildings on the city is majestic and magnificent, and it is the highest peak in the Forbidden City palace complex.
The *** is the place where the emperor issued edicts and ordered expeditions. Whenever the emperor's edict was read out and the almanac was issued, all civil and military officials would gather in the square in front of the *** to listen to the decree. The main entrance of the *** was usually only accessible to the emperor.
When the emperor gets married, the queen enters once, and the top three candidates in the palace examination, the second best, and the top three can walk out of this door once. The civil and military ministers enter and exit through the east door, and the royal family and princes enter and exit through the west door.
Lu Runxiang, the top pick, Tan Zongjun, the second pick, and Li Guolou, the top pick, all dressed up like groomsmen. The three lined up in order, pointed at each other, laughed and joked with each other.
"Tan Hua Lang, let's borrow your light and be the groom for once." Tan Zongjun's face was smeared with a little rouge, and he looked radiant. He was a little embarrassed and took the lead in painting Li Guo Tower.
"With the auspicious words of the second-place winner, we will spread our wings together and create a better future together." Li Guolou paid tribute to Lu Runxiang, the top pick, and Tan Zongjun, the second-place finisher.
Lu Runxiang, the number one scholar in the middle, wanted to pretend to be serious, but he couldn't close his big mouth. He touched the two beards on his upper lip to cover his gaping mouth, and said with a smile: "I don't have any other wishes.
, from now on, just like a teacher, give lectures and cultivate more talents, so that students can spread all over the world."
In ancient times, the highest honor for civil servants was the number one scholar in high school. In the Qing Dynasty, due to the Manchu and Han nationalities, the number one scholar was no longer competed by the royal nobles to be the son-in-law, but his status was respected. Many first- and third-grade officials became first- and second-grade officials. However,
There is also a disadvantage. It is a good job to be a local official.
In the year, they will be transferred to the capital to give lectures in the Hanlin Academy, compile history books, or serve as ministers in the six departments. They do not have much luck and have no chance to become a prince. Therefore, the number one scholar in the first class, the second in the first class, and the third flower in the first class have a good reputation.
No one will fall because of corruption and bribery.
Tan Zongjun laughed loudly and said: "I am not that noble. Being a salt road is enough. From now on, I will travel around the world and eat delicious food all over the world."
Li Guolou smiled casually and did not tell his ideals. Although he was the top pick in high school, he did not have much real power. Moreover, he was a civil servant. He had to study and teach in the Hanlin Academy. In the future, he would not have much achievements in the court. He would only have one trick to gain fame.
Recruit disciples, weed out the good and the bad
The Manchu and Han disciples of Qi held their noses and brought baskets of them under their doors. They practiced calligraphy every day in the Hanlin Academy, cultivated their moral character, and wrote books and masterpieces. They had too many ideals in their hearts to be realized, and they hoped that Prince Gong Yixin could use his ideas.
, only in this way can he give full play to his strengths.
Tan Zongjun was an acquaintance of his own. After a drink, he became a good friend. He dared to talk nonsense to everyone. When he saw Li Guolou smiling and saying nothing, he couldn't help but teased: "Brother, playboy, besides marrying three peach blossoms, what else do you have?"
A noble ideal?"
Li Guolou smiled and said: "To tell you the truth, I have an official status. I was originally a ninth-grade official. I have no shortage of money, status, and luck. I am not for anything else but to change the world.
The face of poverty and backwardness. My elder brother and I founded a joint-stock bank to make money
Invest in the construction of the Beiyang Navy. Don’t laugh, don’t think that our Li family is just trying to gain fame and reputation, and selling dog meat to others. Who would despise how much money we have, but that’s what my brother and I want to do, and bring the people of the country together.
We must gather our hearts to truly enrich our country and strengthen our army.”
"Okay, Li Sanlao, we support you." Lu Runxiang and Tan Zongjun said they supported Li Guolou, but they had different thoughts in their hearts and had different understandings of Li Guolou's rhetoric.
Lu Runxiang was an ambitious and ambitious man, and he also wanted to use his modest efforts as the champion, hoping to make achievements in the court, gain praise from literati all over the world, be appreciated and reused by the emperor, and make great contributions to the Qing Dynasty.
Tan Zongjun has liked traveling around the world since he was a child, and tasting delicious food all over the world. Although he is talented and intelligent, he has long been used to idleness. Let him chant the wind and the moon, and let him go to the local government to do practical things. He is willing to teach others and stay idle.
He works step by step in the Hanlin Academy. He is a talented man, but he does not like to be bound by government affairs. How could he trust Li Guolou?
Rhetoric? With good food and beautiful women always by your side, no matter how ambitious you are, they will slowly melt away and turn into empty words. The words of Guijie's disciples are just like the virtuous and boastful young masters. From now on, they will often stay in the capital and swim together.
Playing in the water, eating all the snacks and feasts in the capital, he actually believed that Li Guolou would travel with him.
The gongs and drums sounded, and the honor guard set off first. Officials from the Ministry of Personnel invited Lu Runxiang, Tan Zongjun, and Li Guolou to mount their horses. A grand parade to praise officials began. On both sides of the roadside, even incense tables were set up. There were still people along the way.
Fireworks and firecrackers were set off to celebrate the emergence of a new national idol in the Qing Dynasty. Wenquxing looked like the three of them, rich, dignified, dignified, and majestic.