Chapter 354 The Relationship Between Heshen and Li Guolou
Emperor Tongzhi Zai Chun said: "Today's morning meeting was to discuss the eleventh statement of Li Guolou, the explorer. Why did the topic suddenly change? Qingzhong University should not be among the matters discussed today. Let's continue the discussion on the topic just now. Rewards A bowl of horse milk."
The ministers in the Yangxin Palace drank mare's milk in a happy mood, looked at each other favorably, and had different thoughts. After the excitement, Prince Gong Yixin glanced at Prince Qing Yikuang next to him, and he was worried, and Qing was not dealing with him. Prince, what's wrong today? I took the wrong medicine. I suddenly want Li Guolou to establish Qingzhong University. What's the secret in my mind? Looking at Emperor Tongzhi looking at him with expectant eyes, Prince Gong understood what should be done. He spoke.
Prince Gong said respectfully: "Your Majesty, as Prince Qing said, most of Li Guolou's storytellers are in line with the current situation, and they have the talent to help the world and bring peace to the country. It would be a pity not to use it. I think Li Guolou is not good enough." He was very useful, and was assigned to work as a secretary in the Hanlin Academy, but some were overqualified and underqualified. Since Prince Qing recommended Li Guolou to be the chief academic administrator of Qingzhong University, I also recommend Li Guolou to be the chief academic administrator of the Beiyang Navy Preparatory Committee, specializing in raising funds for Beiyang. The navy’s daily expenses.”
Next, Li Hongzao has figured out that both princes are interested in Li Guolou's pocket. The man who can produce ten million taels of silver in three years is the only one in the Qing Empire! How can he miss the opportunity? It's too late. In one step, the "God of Wealth" was about to be divided between the two princes. He quickly stood up, bowed and said: "I also recommend student Li Guolou to be the academic administrator of Baoding Military Academy and handle the expenses of running the military academy."
Li Hongzao pronounced the word "student" very seriously, and wanted to make it clear to Emperor Tongzhi Zaichun that Prince Gong could not make this move. He was the "teacher" who Li Guolou had sent the apprenticeship sticker.
Emperor Tongzhi Zai Chun was stunned for a moment and didn’t know how to deal with it? Li Guolou was obviously the one who initiated the promotion first, so why were there three gangs of people in the court trying to rob him? He promised Prince Qing just now too quickly, and the emperor couldn’t go back on his golden words. Now, None of these two important officials of the imperial court could be offended, but if he agreed, would Li Guolou have too many official posts and be too busy?
Emperor Tongzhi Zai Chun was in a dilemma. He looked at Prince Gong and Li Hongzao in front of him, squeezed out a smile and said: "Prince Gong, Li Shaobao, there is only one person in Li Guolou. This one recommends him, and the other recommends him. Tell me what to do, Rong. I am really thinking about where to place Li Guolou so that he can give full play to his strengths."
Prince Gong and Li Hongzao sat down helplessly. Only Prince Qing Yikuang secretly rejoiced that he had snatched Li Hongzhang's "money bag" and Li Guolou would not let him handle it as he pleased in the future.
Several ministers began to write eleven statements about Li Guolou, each telling his own reasons, some agreeing and some refuting, allowing Emperor Tongzhi to have a dialectical view of the problem. This is also a method of analyzing the problem. Many things are not There will be one side, but it changes repeatedly, even good and bad.
Because the Empress Dowager Ci'an and the Empress Dowager Cixi were about to cancel their behind-the-curtain administration, they rarely interrupted and let Emperor Tongzhi make his own decisions. They focused on listening. After listening all morning, they heard a lot. The Empress Dowager Ci'an listened. Now the Empress Dowager Cixi has mentioned that the "Wanshou Mountain Project" where the two of them lived and enjoyed their retirement received 900,000 taels of silver from Li Guolou, and they already understand why the courtiers elected Li Guolou as the "chief academic administrator" , all have to grab the money bag to get a vote.
Ci'an and Cixi are referred to as sisters. To say that one is pure and the other is turbid is to deliberately tarnish the face of Empress Dowager Cixi and elevate Empress Dowager Ci'an. Both of them are people who like to enjoy themselves. They can see clearly even if they are not willing to suffer the slightest grievance.
After gaining power, you can turn power into material enjoyment. It is self-evident how much life has improved compared to when you were a queen and concubine Yi.
In national government affairs, Empress Dowager Cixi clearly distinguishes between affairs and analyzes the pros and cons. Most of the government decrees in the court are based on her wishes. When it comes to promoting or dismissing officials, Empress Dowager Ci'an mostly gives the idea. She judges people.
It is more accurate than Empress Dowager Cixi. Because Empress Dowager Ci'an appoints people based on their talents and conduct, Zuo Zongtang is an official promoted by Empress Dowager Ci'an.
The Empress Dowager Cixi likes to use Manchus and her own relatives. When her relatives are greedy for life and afraid of death, and escape from the battle after being defeated, she will be lenient if she knows about it. In this regard, the Empress Dowager Ci'an is actually more ruthless than the Empress Dowager Cixi, and she can kill them ruthlessly.
The political power of the Qing Dynasty at this time was the result of close cooperation between the Empress Dowager Cixi and the Empress Dowager Ci'an.
Ci'an said in a low voice: "Sister, since you said that the flower-hunting man is He Shen who is beside the emperor, he is the best at making money. Those ministers are robbing the God of Wealth. We can't suffer a loss. We want Li Guolou to handle errands for us and do his best to serve as slaves.
duty.”
Ci Xi always wondered in her mind whether the nine hundred thousand taels of silver from the Beiyang Navy as a tribute to her would be a loss or a gain? With a gentle nudge from Ci'an, the world suddenly became clear. This idea was still a good one. The water flowed steadily, and she could squeeze out anything.
Ichiban Li Guolou, this minion.
Cixi smiled and said: "Well...it's my sister who is smart. She can wake up the dreamer with just one sentence. No wonder I'm always uneasy. It turns out I'm missing my sister's advice."
Cixi's flattering words made Ci'an feel superior. Cixi was very familiar with this set of tricks. Ci'an was confused by Cixi's flattery skills. The ring cover on Cixi's finger opened Ci's bamboo.
There was a crack in the curtain, and he raised his voice and said: "Your Majesty, today's court meeting ends here. Your Majesty must learn to be independent and decisive."
"Okay, Eniang!" Emperor Tongzhi Zai Chun glanced at the eunuch next to him. The small court meeting should have ended, and he was going to listen to the teachings of the two queen mothers.
"Retreat from the court!" the great eunuch Liu Deyin shouted loudly, and all the officials in the Yangxin Palace knelt down, bowed and walked backwards.
Emperor Tongzhi Zai Chun lost his previous majesty and immediately stood up from the dragon throne, walked to the two empress dowagers and knelt down to pay their respects.
Cixi reservedly took a sip of the ginseng tea, nodded in approval and said: "The emperor has grown up and performed very well just now. Don't let those princes and ministers lead you by the nose. You must have your own ideas. Their words are all
They think for themselves and have their own selfish motives. Where do you think of this palace and the East Palace? Your Majesty, you are about to take charge of the government. Of course, you must choose the people you choose.
Talents, this point must always be implemented. Li Guolou, the flower hunter I selected for you, can still be put to great use. In the future, let him work as an errand for the Wanshou Mountain project, and give Li Guolou the privilege of walking in the study. Let him
From now on, I will serve this palace and the East Palace wholeheartedly. Those who are capable should shoulder more of the responsibility. Li Guolou is very smart, and both I and the East Palace like this kind of servant who can handle errands."
Emperor Tongzhi Zai Chun listened respectfully and hurriedly expressed his position: "Don't worry, my two mothers, I will follow Yi's decree. Since I have discovered talents, I will promote them in an eclectic way. I know how to do it."
How did Emperor Tongzhi know about the ten million taels of silver? No one reported it to him. Prince Gong cannot be blamed. Li Hongzhang did not report it to the court, so please come in. The bank has not yet opened. Now it is official, and it is not done in vain.
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Do you want to talk about it? If you want to talk about it, just say a few words. When the bank business begins to take shape, and the money-making thing has begun to take shape, and he has a solid foundation in his heart, Prince Gong will make a memorial and formally report this exciting benefit to the court.
information.
Emperor Tongzhi was confused. Why were so many people snatching Li Guolou, the man who visited the flower shop? To make Li Guolou obey orders, all the official positions were seventh-rank officials, but there was a title of minister in the study, which seemed to be against the rules of the court.
?How can there be any reason for a seventh-grade official to step into the study room as an errand?
What did E Niang think? Why didn't he say it clearly? Since the eleven statements written by Li Guolou have been criticized thoroughly, why let Li Guolou do so many errands? But he can still ask the two teachers, what will happen tomorrow?
When I went to the study to chat, I asked my teacher Li Hongzao for advice.
Emperor Tongzhi Zai Chun looked through Li Guolou's archives and resume, and read it carefully, "Oh;;;;;;" Zai Chun couldn't help but suddenly realized, what a great talent! The Minister of Punishment, Shubao, spoke highly of Li Guolou.
Ci. As for other academics’ comments on Li Guolou’s personal character, Zai Chun laughed at them.
What does it have to do with it? He also likes to have fun, and he will have new playmates in the future. He asked Li Guolou to introduce some interesting places in the capital, and he and his "faxiao" Zai Cheng sneaked out to the study together.
For fun, he came to treat us, and he also wanted to taste the taste of foreign girls. It would be best if the "Eight-Nation Allied Forces" came to join the battle.
The more Emperor Tongzhi thought about it, the happier he became. He couldn't help but giggle, reading Li Guolou's archives as if they were kitsch novels.
Cixi and Ci'an were in the Imperial Garden, watching and playing. They left aside the eunuchs and maids around them and discussed important matters. They were to invite the founder of Li Guolou to the bank to transfer the working capital of the government-run businesses in the two provinces.
Accept and earn back 10 million taels of silver, and discuss the authenticity and merits.
Cixi sighed: "Sister, I don't believe it. But Prince Gong became determined after eating the weight. He patted his chest and assured me, saying: 'It won't be far behind. He will definitely get me 900,000 yuan.'"
Two pieces of silver.' I thought about it day and night, and after much thought, I just let the matter go as it happened. Anyway, we'll see next year. Will it be successful? We'll know in June next year."
Ci'an frowned and thought: "Sister, if two provinces can produce 3 million taels of silver every year, our Qing Empire has eighteen provinces, how can other provinces be worse? Add another 6 million taels of silver to the total
Yes, this adds up to
With 9 million taels a year, our Wanshoushan project can generate an extra 2.7 million taels of silver, and the entire place where we live can be repaired in less than five years. In the future, we can in turn donate 700,000 taels of silver to the country every year. Then
How wonderful it would be."
When Cixi heard this, she was overjoyed and clapped her hands and said, "Okay! When my sister said it, I couldn't sleep again. I asked Tanhua Lang to go to Yangxin Hall to play the match tomorrow morning and listen to what he said. No one can lie to me.
Is it possible that Prince Gong really told you that He Shen has reincarnated back?"
"Sister, I don't think so. He Shen has a wide face, and Li Guolou has a rectangular face. They don't look alike." Ci'an thought for a moment and immediately dismissed the idea that Li Guolou was the reincarnation of Heshen.
One word.
"Well;;;;;;I'm still worried, little plum!" Cixi suddenly screamed.
"The slave is here!" Li Lianying arrived as soon as he said it, with extremely sharp ears.
Cixi's eyebrows knitted together and shouted: "Little Lizi, go and get Li Guolou's birthday horoscopes, and then bring He Shen's birthday horoscopes. Let the living Buddha Jiqing approve the horoscopes to see what these two people have.
Doesn’t matter?”
"Tie! I will do it now." Li Lianying was ecstatic. He saved Li Guolou's life. Living Buddha Ji Qing was also someone who could be bribed. He resolved the sharp sword hanging over Li Guolou's head.
Ci'an sighed: "Well, my sister is still thoughtful and considerate. If that Heshen is reincarnated in this dynasty, he will definitely come to take revenge, not to repay a favor. My sister's move is a good one, and my sister just felt lucky.
It really shouldn’t be.”
Cixi said proudly: "Well, sister, I am naturally wary of the Han people. How can I easily trust a pretty boy? A miser like Li Guolou is of Han origin, and foreigners will not share the same sentiments as our Manchus."
Yes, I have to be careful. Hehehehe!"
Cixi had already memorized the essence of the art of emperors. She was familiar with history books and had experience in governing the court. Even if she had an affair with Prince Gong Yixin, Cixi would also guard against it. She had already begun to reduce some of the power of the Prime Minister's Office.
The power of the country should be vested in the hands of Emperor Tongzhi Zaichun.
"Sister, don't worry, let me see through Li Guolou with my sharp eyes. How many pounds does he have? I can tell at a glance that Li Guolou can't do anything. Hehehehe!" Ci'an was smug and thought he could.
He can see into people's hearts and be able to distinguish between the good and bad, loyal and traitorous of his officials.
Ci Xi gritted her silver teeth and said, "Well, then I will give Li Guolou a date so that he can lay golden eggs for Chun'er."
"Official hat!" Ci'an knew what needed to be used to bind Li Guolou's loyalty. The emperor always used this move to defeat the enemy. The two of them had official hats with big red cherry heads in their hands.
With a set of clothes on their head, they become "a horse" or "a dog", and they can whip their whips and shout. "I am willing to do the hard work of my dogs and horses!" This is a common name prescribed by the ancestors of the Qing Empire, and the slaves flock to it and fight for it.
He surrendered to the Manchu Emperor.
Cixi and Ci'an hit it off immediately. They held a large flower silk and happily watched and played in the imperial garden. The courtyards were layered on top of each other, the pavilions were steep and brilliant, the pool water was sparkling, butterflies danced in the wind, and egrets floated on the water.
The sound of strings and bamboos sounded, and the eunuchs and palace maids who were good at singing and dancing began to perform newly composed programs. In the warm spring season, the two empress dowagers enjoyed a life of bliss on earth.