: The relationship between the king and the minister

There is no need to say much about the matter of getting rid of the braids. Even teahouses and restaurants are also talking about it. Although it is limited to the army, it is a major change in the ancestors. For a time, officials from all over the country and censors in the capital have submitted complaints, which has bothered me.

Later, I asked Weng Tonghe to handle these comments on my behalf. First, I was annoyed to read them, and second, each comment was full of similar words over and over again. I don’t know if these people can come up with some new tricks.

Weng naturally complained, but with my gentle comfort, the old man still showed up 120,000 yuan in spirit and approved it one by one. Of course, I did not miss this opportunity to convince him and told him why the army had to shave his hair, and even more revealing my intention to eliminate the defense of the Han and Yihua.

As soon as I said that I wanted to eliminate the difference between Manchu and Han, Weng Tonghe trembled all over, raised his eyes and looked at me in surprise and doubt: "Your Majesty, do you want to follow the story of Emperor Xiaowen of Wei?"

I nodded, Weng felt thoughtful and did not answer me. He continued to lower his head to review the memorials. I was puzzled for a while and couldn't figure out anything, so I asked, "Master Weng has nothing to teach me?"

Weng looked up at me again and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister has a saying, I don't know whether to say it or not..."

I laughed and said, "Master Weng said it whenever he has something to say, how could I be a mediocre master who can't listen to the rebellious words?"

"According to my opinion, if the emperor wants to promote major policies, he must first rely on the great revitalization of the country. However, this year the country has suffered great devastations and morale and people are depressed. If you act rashly, it may cause chaos." Weng Tonghe looked at me carefully and said.

I nodded in approval and said, "Master Weng is the old saying of the country. Is Master Weng agreeing with my opinion?"

The old man nodded and hesitated: "The old minister is a member of the Han Dynasty. He has been favored by the holy lords of three generations. He should devote himself to his work until his death. The emperor intends to eliminate the gap between Han people. This is a blessing for the Han people and the world. How dare the old minister not do his best?"

"Master Weng, you are very good..." I looked at him. The gap between us over the past period seemed to be clearing. I said with relief: "I am also in order to revitalize the country. Master Weng can help me. I am very happy. According to Master Weng's opinion, how should I start?"

Weng Tonghe nodded and said, "Emperor, according to the old minister's opinion, this matter should be slow or urgent. First, this major event will be a little bit worse, which will shake the national system; second, although the emperor wants to filial piety to Emperor Xiaowen of Wei..." Weng looked at me and his voice gradually became weaker.

I laughed and said, "Master Weng doesn't need to hide it. I'll pay attention. Are you trying to say that I am not as wise and powerful as Emperor Xiaowen of Wei, and I am so wise and powerful in the world?"

Weng Tonghe was a little embarrassed and said, "The emperor forgives his crimes, I will never dare to think like this. It's just that Emperor Xiaowen of Wei used his great martial arts to swallow up half of the country and then benefit the cultural integration of all people. However, since Emperor Wen, our dynasty has been weak since the present day. If the emperor is a little anxious, it will be very dangerous."

"Well..." I nodded and said, "Master Weng is right, so I am just setting this precedent in the Dragon Banner Army. From Master Weng, how should I slow down the movement?"

Weng Tonghe said: "It is better for the emperor to issue an edict to inform the Dragon Banner Army of the world first, and then ask officials from all over the country to discuss this move, first conclude the people and return to their hearts, and then implement the grace order. It is not difficult."

"Oh?" I thought about his statement and frowned: "This is not a trivial matter, I am indeed a little anxious..."

Thinking that this matter was indeed a case of overthrowing the Qing Dynasty for hundreds of years, and when the Qing Dynasty was founded, it killed many people to keep their hair and not leave their heads. Although this was a concentrating act and a favorable act to both the country and the people, it was impossible to issue an imperial edict directly. If it was too extreme, it would have a negative effect. Alas, it was difficult.

"Master Weng, you will write this edict. You know my thoughts. Master Weng... I regard you as my loyalty, so you won't blame me for Wenting's things."

"I am afraid, how dare I blame the emperor? It's just that I have been educated for decades. My mind...hey, I'm a little stiff and can't keep up with the Holy Lord and the King..." Weng Tonghe said in panic.

I nodded and said, "That's not your fault. I am not going to abandon the saint's learning for thousands of years. I just want to introduce Western learning to strive for strength. I haven't explained it clearly and I am worried about Master Weng."

Weng Tonghe heard my soft words and said excitedly: "How can the old minister have such a heart-to-heart relationship with the old minister? What the emperor said is exactly the principle that middle school is used to be used by Feng Guifen Zhongtang, and I also opposed it back then. Now that the country is like this, Your Majesty is so wise. If the old minister still does not place the country first, wouldn't it be a mistake? The emperor is wise and teaches to regret the old minister and save the old minister from death. I... know that he is wrong..." At the end, his body softened, and two lines of old tears flowed down his wrinkled face.

I helped him up and sighed, "Master Weng, please make a comment. You can understand me. That is the best. To educate all people, loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, I always need a teacher to help me. This military secret is inseparable from an old minister like Master Weng."

Weng Tonghe nodded, wiped his tears and said, "Emperor, the most urgent task is to establish the prestige of the country and boost the people's hearts. In this way, the emperor will be admired by all people. What should we do?"

I smiled, and these words were exactly what I wanted to say. I nodded and said, "Master Weng is still thinking about the Ryukyu thing? I will give you a clear letter here today. You can go back and tell the person with the surname Shang. In less than three years, Ryukyu will be restored!"

Weng was stunned again and turned around and said, "The Emperor wants to use troops? This is a good strategy. But the old minister dared to say everything. In the modern Qing Dynasty, there is no brave soldier, no general who must win. The Emperor must make all plans and then use swords and weapons."

I raised my head and laughed and said, "I am fighting the enemy. This time I am fighting with military plans. I must succeed in one battle! Master Weng, you are a civil servant, and I won't discuss with you about military use."

Weng Tonghe agreed and lowered his head to review the memorials. I turned it for a while and thought about leaving. Weng Tonghe suddenly exclaimed and stood up hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, here is the memorials of Lord Zhang Zhidong, the governor of Huguang, here, which praises the Dragon Flag Army's haircutting."

"Oh?", I was overjoyed, walked over quickly, took it and took it to take it:

I also asked to express my kindness to the new army and I would like to express my kindness to the whole country's brave soldiers and knelt down - my minister Zhang Zhidong kowtowed.

The content is full of thousands of words, and the general meaning is to support the new army's haircut. It also said: Since the entry of this dynasty into the pass, the order of cutting haircuts has been implemented, which is inherently the intention of Huichuang people. However, the killing is a little heavy, and even so, there are also special rules such as monks not following. Since the Westerners have spread to the east, the country and the people have been in a state of dissatisfaction. I have often been worried about this. Now I heard that the emperor has implemented new rules for the new army. I kowtowed my head thousands of miles away and made my emperor He was so wise that he was excited and unable to sleep. These two orders of haircuts were not sleepy, and the sky was different from the earth. I did not need to say anything. In this way, there were conservatives who criticized the ancestors for their achievements, and there were rumors about filial piety. However, I thought that these were not worth worrying about. But once the trend was opened, I would hide. I once served in the army and knew the benefits of haircuts, so I begged my emperor to recommend this great kindness to the soldiers and brave nationwide to boost morale and kill the enemy!

Also, I heard that the emperor was responsible for Western education, and I deeply agree with it. I think that middle school is the body and Western learning is the application, and that it is a good strategy to revitalize the country...

(Note: The rumor of the Book of Filial Piety refers to what the "Book of Filial Piety. The Mingyi Chapter of the Founding of the Zongming" says: the body, hair, skin, and parents are not afraid to be hurt. It is the beginning of filial piety. Qing Dynasty claimed to govern the world with filial piety, so this move naturally disobeys the Book of Filial Piety. In addition, I have a simple and simple talent in these ancient texts. If there is any inappropriate writing, please forgive me.)

The more I looked at me, the more excited I looked at Weng Tonghe and said, "Okay! OK! Wait for me to criticize me!"

I took the ink sent by Kou Liancai behind me, and wrote a few lines of words on the memorial: Xiang Yan said deeply, I thought it was right, and I also comforted the country with such a good minister... Guangxu's imperial pen.
Chapter completed!