War can often promote the rapid development of science and technology. After successive defeats in the war, the Manchu and Qing court also made changes in many aspects. For example, the new army was organized and used new rifles and cannons to replace the old swords and spears. However, due to financial reasons,
, only part of the Manchu and Qing armies underwent new reorganizations. The most powerful were the 200,000 new troops in the hands of the Governor of Zhili, Li Hongzhang, and the Governor of Huguang, Zhang Zhidong. In addition, the Eight Banners disciples of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties were also mobilized.
One hundred thousand people are equipped with the equipment of the new army. However, only God knows how much combat power these Eight Banners disciples who only know how to fight cocks and walk dogs all day long can exert this. At least the ministers in the DPRK are right
This is hopeless.
Similarly, there have been great changes in the transmission of information. The Qing government set up a special telegraph room in Beijing to send and receive telegrams to various important provinces. However, this was specifically for the imperial court and was not available to ordinary people.
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After Yang Changjun, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu in Lanzhou, received the news that the Western Sichuan Army was sent by Ma Haiyan to attack Qinghai, he did not dare to neglect and immediately sent people to Xi'an to report the news to the imperial court. Lanzhou had not yet set up any equipment at this time.
Telegraph lines were in place, so if anything needed to be reported to the imperial court, one had to go to Xi'an. Similarly, orders issued by the imperial court were also transited through Xi'an.
Although Yang Changjun was very dissatisfied that Ma Jiajun ignored him and completely controlled the military and political affairs of Qinghai and Gansu provinces, he still did not dare to delay such a major event. If the court blamed him, he would not be able to bear the responsibility.
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Because of this, the memorial for the Western Sichuan Army's massive attack on Qinghai appeared in the hands of Emperor Guangxu on the evening of April 9th.
"Bang!" Emperor Guangxu threw the memorial in his hand to the ground fiercely. His originally pale face turned red with anger, and his eyes were red, as if they were about to spit out fire.
"Damn it, what are those gangs of bandits in Western Sichuan doing? Do they want to start a war with the imperial court?" Emperor Guangxu roared angrily, and his voice echoed in the Yangxin Palace. Last time, Emperor Guangxu wanted to start a war with Western Sichuan.
As a result, he was collectively opposed by the ministers in the court, which prevented him from stepping down. Later, the Empress Dowager Cixi reprimanded him for this, making him even more angry. Faced with the rogue demands of western Sichuan, the court finally agreed. But now,
Instead, the Western Sichuan Army intensified its efforts and attacked the imperial army wantonly. What is the difference between this and rebellion?
After venting his anger, Emperor Guangxu calmed down. Logically speaking, after receiving such a memorial, he should discuss a solution with the ministers of the court. However, Emperor Guangxu does not want to do this now. Last time
Everything that happened in the court was still vivid in his mind, and he no longer had any trust in those ministers who were acting in secret.
"Come here, call me Weng Tonghe!" Emperor Guangxu sat back behind the desk and said majestically. At the critical moment, he still thought of Weng Tonghe. Weng Tonghe was his teacher and had always been very supportive of Emperor Guangxu. If
If there was anyone he could trust among the ministers in the court, Weng Tonghe was undoubtedly the last one. Moreover, as the minister of military aircraft and the emperor's advisor, Weng Tonghe was also an important minister with great power in the court.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" A young eunuch immediately went out to deliver the order.
In less than half an hour, Weng Tonghe arrived at the Yangxin Hall. After the ceremony between the emperor and his ministers, Weng Tonghe observed that Emperor Guangxu's face looked wrong. But he already knew what had happened. Memorial from Yang Changjun, Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu , it was submitted to Emperor Guangxu after going through the Military Aircraft Department first. After all, such major matters require Emperor Guangxu's personal decision. Although the Military Aircraft Department has great power, it does not yet have the power to make decisions on such national affairs.
"Is the emperor angry because of the Western Sichuan Army's attack on Qinghai?" Weng Tonghe asked proactively.
"Weng Aiqing! Western Sichuan is really bullying people. Last time they forced the imperial court to agree to their conditions. But this time, they actually took the initiative to attack the imperial army. If things continue like this, will they still take the imperial court seriously? The Western Sichuan Army is just a bunch of people. The bandits, in order to prevent the Qing Dynasty's foundation from being destroyed in their hands, they must be wiped out!" Emperor Guangxu said fiercely.
Weng Tonghe secretly sighed. If the Western Sichuan Army could be easily wiped out, why would it wait until now? Now the Western Sichuan Army has become a big deal. It is almost impossible for the imperial court to wipe out the Western Sichuan Army. Unless all the Western Sichuan Army is destroyed, All the troops were sent to the Western Sichuan Army, but this cost so much money and food! The imperial court's finances were not well-off to begin with, and Empress Dowager Cixi also used the treasury to build her garden. The warehouses of the Ministry of Revenue could already starve rats to death. This kind of Under such circumstances, what should we use to fight the Western Sichuan Army?
"What? Weng Aiqing, don't you agree with my idea?" Emperor Guangxu asked calmly after seeing the expression on Weng Tonghe's face.
"Your Majesty, it's not that I disagree with your Majesty's idea. However, such a major matter as the war with the Western Sichuan Army must be considered in the long run! At least, the Queen Mother must agree!" Weng Tonghe said. Although he has returned the government to Guangxu, but Without Cixi's consent, major national affairs would not be possible! Empress Dowager Cixi still controls the political situation in the DPRK.
"How presumptuous! I am the emperor and I keep my word. Is there anything I can't decide?" Emperor Guangxu was furious. This woman, Empress Dowager Cixi, has always been his nightmare, and has been hanging over his head since he was a child. . Now that I have grown up, I still cannot get rid of it.
"My crime deserves death!" Weng Tonghe quickly fell to his knees.
Emperor Guangxu vented his anger before returning to normal. "Get up, Weng Aiqing! I'm going to see the Queen Mother right now!" Emperor Guangxu said helplessly. Although he refused to believe it, what Weng Tonghe said was the truth, and he wanted to use force against western Sichuan. If so, it must be approved by the Empress Dowager Cixi.
"Yes, Your Majesty! Mr. Nan has resigned first!" Weng Tonghe quickly resigned.
The palace where Empress Dowager Cixi lived was in Chuxiu Palace. When Emperor Guangxu went from Yangxin Palace to Chuxiu Palace, the lanterns were already starting to light up.
"Lafayette, Your Majesty, please see me!" Li Lianying entered the hall of Chuxiu Palace and reported to Cixi. At this time, Cixi was meeting with Shi Duo. After the Military Aircraft Department received a report from Yang Changjun, the Governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, the Military Aircraft Department The memorial was forwarded to Emperor Guangxu, who himself went to Chuxiu Palace to report the news to Empress Dowager Cixi.
However, after the Empress Dowager Cixi learned about the Western Sichuan Army's attack on Qinghai, she did not show any signs of it, leaving Shi Duo a little confused.
"Let the emperor come in!" Empress Dowager Cixi said expressionlessly.
"Kowtow to my dear father!" Emperor Guangxu respectfully knelt down and kowtowed.
"Get up! Sit down!" said the Empress Dowager Cixi. Li Lianying quickly moved a soft seat for Emperor Guangxu.
"Servant Shiduo, please pay homage to Your Majesty!" Shiduo also quickly saluted Emperor Guangxu.
"Get up!" Emperor Guangxu made no secret of his displeasure with Shi Duo. Shi Duo was the head minister of the Military Aircraft Department, but he was loyal to the Empress Dowager Cixi and was not under the control of the emperor. This made him very dissatisfied.
, but there is no way.
"Dad! The bandits in Western Sichuan attacked Qinghai and attacked the imperial army wantonly. They really deserve death! I want to declare war on Western Sichuan and completely wipe out these bandits. I beg my dear father to support me!" Emperor Guangxu said with a look on his face.
Said angrily.
"The battle with the Western Sichuan Army is a major event and must be considered in the long term. Why did the Western Sichuan Army come to Qinghai? Do you know the specific reason?" Empress Dowager Cixi asked.
"I don't know this. But they wantonly attacked the imperial army. This is rebellion! They must send troops to exterminate them to show the imperial power of heaven!" Emperor Guangxu said firmly.
"Shiduo, what do you think?" Empress Dowager Cixi asked.
"Back to Old Buddha! The governor of Shaanxi and Gansu's memorial did not tell the specific reasons. As far as I know, although Wang Xiao of Western Sichuan is unruly, he is not a wanton person. Moreover, if he goes to war with the imperial court, Western Sichuan will definitely win.
It is not good for them to be sure. Therefore, I think there must be some hidden secrets. We need to find out clearly before we can make any discovery!" Shi Duo replied with a low eyebrow. From the words of Empress Dowager Cixi in reply to Guangxu
, he guessed that Cixi did not want to fight, so he gave such an answer.
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