Chapter 230 The Final Mission

A few days later, the first army's entry and emperor parade were held in front of Zhengyang Gate. The first army of 36,000 people officially entered the city and temporarily took on the city defense tasks of the whole city of Beijing. This first army, I am the nominal commander, with Prince Yi Zai Bing and First-class Duke Nie Shicheng as deputy commanders. The three towns were Feng Guozhang, Wang Shizhen and Cao Kun. Although the two Beijing inner towns merged with the Longqi Army, it can be seen from the personnel arrangement that the Longqi Army ate the two inner cities.

In Manchuria Town, the ratio of this first army in Manchuria is about 3 to 1, with all kinds of weapons and equipment, and the military is well matched. From generals to soldiers, they have rich combat experience and training traditions. With the German staff system, these 36,000 people are naturally the true number one army in the world. The purpose of the military parade is not only for me to see, but also for some people to see. Whoever wants to confront my established policies and national policies is the Great Wall of Steel that he cannot overcome.

There was also news from Jinan that after Prince Gong Zaiying led several imperial doctors, of course, the most important thing was that I gave him the peace of mind, his so-called illness was cured. After several days of rest, he could even meet some local officials in Jinan. After Zaiying was persuaded, Zaifeng finally officially decided his return date.

Before he came back, I still had some work to do. The first thing was to follow the list of anti-party parties interrogated by Liu Guangdi, and I was summoned and questioned one by one by Liu Guangdi, leaving a document and then refuted it one by one. There were a lot of these people, most of whom were waiting and watching, and it was not a big deal to be strict.

The first batch of people arrested were transferred to the detention of the Ministry of Justice. Under my instruction, the China Times published an unsigned article by Yang Rui, titled "The So-called Benevolence and Forgiveness of the Saints". The content was a little bolder, and there was a vague attack on me in my words. I had the intention to be unfaithful to the relatives and nobles of the royal family. Then, following this idea, I fully explained the two ways of benevolence and forgiving.

In the harem, I looked for Youlan several times, and the meaning I was talking to her clearly revealed the meaning of my recent intention of using a group of idle nobles. I believe that there is no need to wait until she returns to Ning and return home in five days, Ronglu will understand my meaning.

At the court meeting, I repeatedly talked about my recent reflections, revealing the intention of I want to use a group of people among the Manchu and Mongolian relatives. After the court was dispersed, I would occasionally call on some relatives and nobles to have cordial conversations, and change my previous harsh style. One day before Ning Concubine returned to Ning, I specially invited Ronglu to talk to him about Guining, asking him to be prepared for his life. Ronglu had been idle at home for several years, and except for the title of the Royal Research Institute, he had no actual position, and was afraid he would be bored and depressed.

Now it seems that these people gathered at the Mebach automobile factory, probably because they were probably the head of this old man who looked a little rustic.

"Reply to the emperor's words-" Rong Lu looked calm, but his voice was a little excited: "The Lord Ning returned to Ning, which is a blessing for the slave family. The slave will definitely live up to the emperor's grace and handle this major event well, so as not to fall into the royal auspicious ceremony."

I nodded and smiled, "Well, this is a big deal. It's not just you. Kang Zhuer De Zhuer is also one of the first people to return to the country. I heard that De Xin's family is very lively."

Dexin was originally the governor of the Xiaoqi Camp. Since the restructuring of the army of the capital, he was changed to the mayor of one of the towns by the duke. He himself was an honest man who was easy to enjoy wealth and would not make trouble, so I would naturally treat him well.

As he was talking, as if he was remembering something, he raised his hand and patted him: "In two days, I will go to the Imperial College to worship the King of Wenxuan, so you should accompany me. By the way, do you have any errands now? Are you still busy on weekdays?"

"Reply to the emperor's words-" Ronglu's face was still as quiet as water, but his body, who was sitting on the chair, was probably a little numb after sitting for a long time. His arms twitched obviously, and he coughed and replied: "I am still doing some general affairs chores at the Royal Institute, and I am not busy."

"Oh--" I sighed and stood up, saying with some melancholy: "I am afraid I am a little unfamiliar with you over the years. If it weren't for the Ning Lord's return to Ning, I wouldn't remember you. Your family is a family of loyal ministers for many years. I have treated you a little badly. I will have an errand to you in the future. Recently, I am busy with Zaifeng, a child who is incompetent. I am a little busy and confused. Do you have any opinions?"

"If you want to go back to Master Long Sui, I can do my job. It is my duty to be a servant, and I dare not be picky."

I nodded and praised, "Well, this is the way a good minister, well, I think about it, and I will tell you again, the first Prince Gongzhong passed away, and I will find a capable person to do many errands. But Zaifeng is not strong enough. When he comes back, I will think about it carefully. Let me tell you in detail after you go back. Please kneel down and rest assured."

Ronglu is not very good at it, but he just knows that I might have to use him recently, so of course I went there thanking him.

After he left, I stood up, shook my arms and let out a sigh of relief.

The sacrifice to the sage of the sage master Confucius was a measure of improvement in Confucianism. In this sacrifice, I wanted to give Confucius a new title. Almost all dynasties had the act of adding titles to Confucius. In the Qing Dynasty, the most common names were given to the King Wenxuan added during the Xuanzong period of the Tang Dynasty, as well as the "Dacheng Supreme Saint Wenxuan" and "The Supreme Saint Wenxuan" and "The Supreme Saint" added twice in the second and twenty-four years of Shunzhi when the Qing Dynasty was founded.

My new title this time is to give Confucius the title of God. The one who was most respected was the king, and then the title of "public" in the Northern Zhou Dynasty and Wu Zetian period, which has never been the title of emperor. This time, I adhere to my concept of inheriting Chinese culture for thousands of years, and on the other hand, I send the strongest political signal to the highest ruling level of this Confucian transformation-Confucianism can be raised no matter how much.

The new title is the twelve words I have appointed, "The Greatest Saint of Chinese Propaganda Emperor" in total. Once this political signal is issued, the momentum of the New Confucian Party will quickly reach its peak. At that time, in conjunction with other steps of the Ministry of Education and Culture, I will also serve as the leader of the party. The status of this ruling party can already clear the momentum of all opponents in terms of legal principles.

Confucianism is by no means a bad thing. Those behaviors that blame China's weakness on Confucianism are really an act that I extremely despise. Without Confucianism, this country would have been divided and it would not have been possible that after thousands of years of reproduction, the continent of East Asia will always maintain a unified pattern. Even if it is occasionally divided, it is impossible to ignore that every side of the division has a strong desire and call for unity. This is the achievement of Confucian culture.

Some aspects of this culture are indeed no longer suitable for the world today, but to completely abandon this culture that has been passed down for thousands of years, the inevitable result is that the whole people have no culture. Culture is the cornerstone of morality. Without culture, moral depravity will immediately cause moral depravity. The chaos in a certain Great Revolution is the best proof that the Cultural Revolution has revolutionized the fate of culture and moral destiny.

If a nation has no morality and faith, what else is left?

When planning this sacrifice to Confucius, I remembered some articles I read in later generations. Some older proletarian revolutionaries, such as Mr. Mao, who was young, went to a long school place. If he was short of money on the road, he would go to a gentry house. With his identity as a scholar, he would recite two poems and essays. Not to mention the food, he would also have a few silver dollars. But in that era where I was? College student? Even a doctoral professor with great knowledge, he could only get rid of his eyes and curse among the country. But then again, there were fewer doctoral professors with great knowledge, and animals were everywhere in piles of clothes and animals. This in turn proves how a nation without morality or culture is so shaking its head.

Confucius worshipped Confucius in the Imperial College in Andingmen. After the self-education reform, this place has lost its original function and has gradually become a concept similar to the Confucian ancestral temple. The newly established social research office also works with them, which is the right way.

This is another important itinerary for me since the First Army entered the city to appease public order. Two major events, namely, civil and military affairs, have made the people of Beijing and the officials of Beijing speculate.

At the Confucius worship ceremony, he gave Mr. Kong a twelve-character honorific title, which opened the curtain for this top-down Confucian polarization.

I have also completed the first major reform of political life. The New Confucian Party, a political force representing the landlord class and the intellectual class, officially completed the task of peacefully receiving power from the political level. Of course, they did not change their people, but their identity changed, and in name, they completed the transformation from the old feudal bureaucracy to the civil servant class under the party system.

This is the first step. From feudal centralization to the so-called democratic society in later generations, it was never possible to be seen overnight. In the UK, Cromwell later invited the royal family as the nominal supreme in order to solve the inevitable division or ambition-like problem called competition. However, the situation in the United States was slightly better, and Mr. Washington's lack of heirs and other people's constraints, so that in the United States, a unique political system that seemed to me only adapted to North America.

As for China, I am not optimistic about the so-called changes brought to this nation by violent revolution besides suffering. It is hard to imagine that the lower level defeats the upper level in China. Even if the lower level defeats the upper level, how can the lower level not be the upper level? China has a wealth of some politicians with respectable means. The slogans are often encouraging to the people, but the essence is another matter.

This is also the reason why I firmly choose to improve peacefully and gradually. In addition to being an emperor as soon as I came to this world, my own political beliefs and historical views also make me unable to accept the so-called one-step reform.

Major events at the military, political and cultural levels are carried out one by one, and the pressing time pressure has forced me to speed up my pace of progress. This is the second half of 1898, and it is still sixteen years. In these sixteen years, my country's progress must be carried out like the Soviets in the future, so that there will be no more internal friction. If there is any internal friction, the actions my country can do in the first battle will not be great, which will damage the realization of my strategic goals. And no matter what aspect, so far, internal friction has consumed one Li Hongzhang and many people behind him. If anyone is consumed, it is impossible for me to tolerate it. Therefore, some things must be done in advance, and some people must be cleaned as soon as possible.

While waiting for Zaifeng to return to Beijing, after he analyzed his attitudes to the Manchu and Mongolian relatives a while ago, the Manchu and Mongolian princes saw some signs, and put several notes on me, and talked about my own opinions on the issue of flag affairs. It would be easier to deal with someone. Regardless of whether the previous flag affairs reform was good or bad, I replied to the words of encouragement, occasionally writing, "I have always thought about this recently, and your words will be beneficial to me." So, within a few days, this matter has formed a new hot spot in the officialdom. Some of the silences that have been scared by my strict style in the past seemed to see hope of turning back and jumped to the front desk.

This is the political environment I created for Zaifeng.

Before he comes back, the last thing I have to do is to go to the Chun Palace.

Zaitao and Zaitun were both studying in Yuqing Palace with the two princes Pu Hua and Pu Ying. The two uncles and nephews, who were not very different in age, played and had no gaps in seniority. After school this afternoon, I took the four of them to Prince Chun’s mansion to show that I did not forget my fundamental intention. At the same time, I calmed down Zaifeng’s mother and daughter-in-law again, and also said that I would give a house to me.

However, on the way back to the palace, I fell ill. As soon as I returned to the palace, I was bedridden. I passed on the imperial doctor to see it, saying that I felt the cold. There was another speculation inside and outside the palace.

In this way, I welcomed Zaifeng, the Iron Hat Prince. When it was winter, news came from Luhe Post that Zaifeng was waiting for the imperial edict in the post - because he was still an imperial envoy, he would not be allowed to enter the capital unless he was ordered.

I ordered someone to pass the order to go to him to stay in the post and wait until my dragon body recovers. Just like that, I was sick for three more days, and Zaifeng, who was anxious and panicked, saw my somewhat thin body.

"Slave..." Hearing the voice of the eunuch Xuanjia, Zaifeng almost rolled out of the house, knelt down on the ground, and said with a bitter voice: "When the sinful slave Zaifeng, please respectfully ask the holy."

Judging from his appearance, he has matured a little, but he has lost a lot of weight. It seems that the fear in his heart these days has also had a great blow to him. Of course, it is not the time to put on airs. I bent down and helped him up, and said comfortingly: "Get up, I bow... cough cough... I'm not very happy to say ease, but when you come back, I'll come to pick him up. Get up, let's talk in the room."

Zaifeng struggled, opened the curtain for me first, bowed to me before letting it go. I fixed my body, turned around and said, "You are all waiting outside-"

He asked Zaifeng to sit down, coughed twice again, rubbed his hands and said, "You have been back for three days, but I have been sick for three days. I have been here for a long time. I have been in trouble recently. I have been in a cold situation. I have only been here today. Thank you for your hard work."

"The emperor is magnanimous, and the servant is grateful-" Zaifeng really showed full of regret and thanked him: "I have caused great disasters and have to work for the emperor to see the servant himself. I think back. It would be better if I died of illness in Jinan. Now I still have to work for the emperor's priest. I am in my heart..." As he said that, tears came out, and the young and noble prince in his twenties were crying.

I stroked his shoulder and sighed and comforted, "Don't be like this, don't always be guilty. I don't blame you. You are still young, and those who are guilty are those traitors who bewitch you. You, even though you are not born to the same mother, why are you born to the same Ama? I always say these things, let's rest. Go home and rest. Go to the palace to see me in a few days. You are young. Who hasn't been in a hot head yet? Well, okay, I... Cough, I'm not feeling very comfortable. I'll tell you some things again. I'll hand you the sign in a few days and I'll leave it to you."

Zaifeng gradually cried and said some remorseful words until my cough became more and more intense and my fatigue was revealed. I pulled him out and got into my car, and walked towards the capital under the protection of the guards.

On the way, I also vaguely revealed some recent major events in the capital, including the improvement of military reform. The capital is now stationed by the First Army, worshiping Confucius, etc. The most important thing is to say some content about the reform of the flag business and some recent flag business, etc. The words are sometimes exhausted.

After he repeatedly said several times to accept his guilt, he gradually recovered.

After sending him back to Prince Chun’s mansion, I also returned to the palace to sleep.

In the next three days, I was still bedridden, and all the affairs of the court were handed over to Zhang Zhidong, the chief minister of the cabinet. Shanqian also reported that Zaifeng was staying in the door and looked quite thoughtful.

Three days later, when Zaifeng handed over a sign to ask for a meeting, my "illness" seemed to be getting worse. When I announced his visit, I was bedridden. When I saw him coming in, I couldn't help but smile and reached out to him.

Seeing me like this, Zaifeng was shocked and said in a panic. He stumbled to my bedside and looked at me in panic and said, "Your Majesty, you..."

"Nothing-" I struggled to reach out and help him up and said, "It's good that you're here. I'm better in spirit. I'm fine at home these days? Zai-ying promoted the prince, and you brothers should be closer to me. I'm getting better and better at doing it for me. My body is getting worse and worse. I'm thinking, there are still many... Cough cough... so many things haven't been done... I just regret that Prince Gongzhong had gone early... Now I'm by my side... Alas..."

Zaifeng was ashamed and couldn't help himself. He looked at me and said in tears: "Your Majesty, you must be relieved and you will be well after recuperation. The servant is incompetent, so he will cause trouble for the emperor..."

"Ah--You may have known something recently. Someone from the flag business has been criticized. I... Alas, I really don't know what to do. Since the founding of the country, I have done so many times but failed. I... Hey, I overestimated my virtues and hoped to achieve my contributions in my hands. Cough cough... I really took my eyes away." At this time, my eyes were a little confused, and I looked at Zaifeng with a dissatisfaction and sighed: "There is also your military reform and the royalization of the army. It is my hope. When you come back, what's going on over there is not stop?"

"Your Majesty, I haven't stopped, some of the capable people under my servants are doing it." Looking at me, I burst into tears and said, "I am incompetent, and I cannot share my worries for the emperor, but I always cause trouble for the emperor..."

"Oh, I can't bear to blame you, but this matter really has something to do with you. I am the leader of the flag responsibilities..." As he said, he looked at him with eager eyes.

Zaifeng looked at me, paused with tears, and responded: "Don't worry, my elder brother, I'm not qualified to ask for an errand, but... I'm the elder brother who has the heart to share his worries for the emperor..."

I smiled with difficulty and gasped in a hurry: "It's good to have it. I will issue an order tomorrow. If you are the Prime Minister's Banner Affairs Minister, you must do this job well." After a while, I said: "I am the only thing I have to worry about. My Qing Dynasty takes Manchu and Mongolia as its foundation, but this foundation has long been rotten. If it doesn't change, it will either be the country or the royal family will be destroyed. It's up to you."

"Slave...Slave will definitely live up to the emperor's grace!" Zaifeng touched, and after the tears on his face, he could not hide his firmness. I looked at him and smiled with relief: "There is another thing... I want to prepare early."

Zaifeng jumped and looked at me blankly. I continued in a slight tone: "I know my body in my heart. I am afraid I will go to see my ancestors. Look at my great success, I will be in the Qing Dynasty..."

"Emperor!" Zaifeng fell to the ground, kowtowed like pounding garlic, and whimpered in his mouth: "Your Majesty, are you going to scare your servant to death?"

I squeezed out a smile and shook my head, and sighed, "Look at my three princes, all of them are striking. If... the Lord's country is suspicious, you must..." Without waiting for him to say something, I waved my hand to stop him from speaking, and gasped and said, "If it really doesn't work, I will make you the crown prince."

"Emperor! Your Majesty, you are going to scare your slave to death. Your Majesty, don't think too much. You will be fine and will get better!" Zaifeng looked at me crying.
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