Jingshi, Forbidden City, military aircraft duty room.

The snow has stopped, but the sky is still gloomy, looking at the urgent telegram sent by Fuji, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, Prince Gong's face has also become equally gloomy, he didn't expect that in just one day, even Suzhou City was lost, and the returning officers and soldiers of Suzhou Town mutinied, how many of the officers and soldiers of Suzhou Town were returning home? After a long silence, he said, "Please come over to Su Zhongtang." ”

Su Shun came quickly, and Yi Yi, who came in the door, had a gloomy face, so he said tentatively: "Is it the chaos in Suzhou?" ”

"In one day, even Suzhou City was lost." Yi Yi said angrily, "This is an urgent telegram from Fuji ......." ”

After taking the telegram and glancing at it, Su Shun frowned and sighed lightly, "Yi Guocheng is really prescient, and I am afraid that this time there is a real possibility of causing chaos." ”

Yi Yi said in a sullen voice: "How many of the officers and soldiers in Suzhou Town are Hui people? ”

"Shaanxi and Gansu have always been a gathering place for Hui people." Su Shun said slowly: "Shaanxi is the people seven back three, Gansu is the people three back seven, Suzhou Town Jiadao had more than 8,000 soldiers at the time, these years have been reduced year by year, now there are only 2,000 soldiers left, not to mention seventy percent of the Hui people, at least more than fifty percent of the Hui people, four towns in Gansu, the situation is roughly the same. ”

In order to implement the reform of the military system, all provinces have gradually and drastically abolished the Eight Banners Green Battalion in recent years, and Shaanxi and Gansu have no longer fought because of Yuanqi's large-scale garrison in Xinjiang, and the layoffs are also extremely powerful, but they don't want to make a rebellion.

After a slight groan, he said, "Will this rebellion be related to Yuan Qi's expedition to the west?" I heard that Mashhad is one of the holy cities of the *** religion........ ”

Su Shun smiled when he heard this, "The Northwest Army's westward expedition and capture of Mashhad will inevitably cause damage to Mashhad, nor will it avoid causing a large number of casualties to the Sect, and it is not impossible to cause the Hui people in Shaanxi and Gansu to share the same hatred and hatred."

However, the main reason for the rebellion of the Hui people in Shaanxi and Gansu should be the discrimination, suppression and rejection of the Hui people by the imperial court, local officials in Shaanxi and Gansu, and the Han gentry for a long time.

In the face of the suppression of the local government and the Han gentry, they often rise up to fight, which leads to the increasingly acute confrontation between the Hui and Han contradictions.

The reason why Yi Guocheng judged that once the rebellion broke out, it might become a prairie fire, should be because in view of the dispute over the guest land in Guangxi that led to the Changmao Rebellion, and the emptiness of troops in Shaanxi and Gansu provinces, as well as the high degree of organization and strong cohesion of the Hui people, may lead to the rebellion out of control. ”

Since the beginning of the Qianlong Dynasty, the imperial court began to take high-pressure measures to crack down on the Protestant religion of the Hui people, Yi Yi knew about this, but he didn't know much about the dispute between the Hui and Han, and he was silent for a long time before he said: "Over the years, Yuan Qi has vigorously organized Shaanxi and Gansu to immigrate to Xinjiang and Anxi, which should have invisibly reduced the contradictions between the Hui and Han?" ”

"If you want to say that the outbreak of rebellion in Shaanxi and Gansu has a lot to do with the immigrants of Yuanqi." Su Shun said slowly: "Yuan Qi immigrated from Huaibei in Henan and Shaanxi and Gansu on a large scale out of the need to consolidate Xinjiang and Anxi provinces, but he did not want to return to the people, and the object of immigration was the Han people, which should be out of consideration for increasing the ratio of Han people in the two provinces of Xinjiang and Anxi, but it invisibly increased the proportion of the Hui people in Shaanxi and Gansu, and also inflated the ambition of the Hui people. ”

"It's Yuting who has a thorough view of the situation of the Hui people in Shaanxi and Gansu." Yi Yi said with a long sigh, "Yuan Qi has heavy troops stationed in Xuzhou and Jiangning, but why do you want to transfer troops from Beijing, so you don't worry about not being able to send reinforcements?" ”

"The sixth master is asking knowingly." Su Shun said with a smile: "The transfer of the Eight Banners New Army from Beijing to Shaanxi and Gansu is nothing more than a purpose, bloody suppression!" After a pause, he continued: "Xinjiang, Anxi, and the newly conquered land of Yuan Qixi's expedition basically believe in *** religion, which is intended to use the hands of the Eight Banners New Army to kill chickens and monkeys. ”

Since it is to kill chickens and set an example to monkeys, wouldn't it be more deterrent for Yuanqi's new army to make a move? didn't ask these words, Yi Yi had already reacted, this is to let the Eight Banners New Army sing white face and carry the black pot! After all, Yuan Qi is implementing a policy of equality for all ethnic groups in the northwest, but even if he knows this, he must sing this white face, and sing it well, he doesn't want Yuan Qi's new army to march into Shaanxi and Gansu to quell the chaos.

Just thinking about it, Zhang Jing, a small military machine he saw in his eyes, poked his head at the door, and said angrily: "What's the matter?" ”

Xiao Zhang Jing at the door hurriedly stepped in and bowed down and said, "Lord Yu, ——, call from King Zhennan." As he spoke, he hurriedly handed over a telegram.

After reading the telegram, Yi Yi casually transferred it to Su Shun, and his mood was a little heavier, and Yi Zhizhi suggested in the telegram that he ordered all prefectures and counties in Shaanxi and Gansu to impose martial law, closely monitor the local Hui people, and all returned officers and soldiers in the army should be isolated and tried their best to appease. Zhangye was ordered to strictly abide by it, and if necessary, the railway could be demolished, and the eastward advance of the Hui people in the riots was resolutely put an end to.

The purpose of these measures was only one, to prevent a large-scale outbreak of rebellion, and he had a vague premonition that things might be more serious than he thought.

Su Shun obviously realized this, and pondered for a while before he said: "After all, Prince Alcohol has no actual combat experience, if there is a big chaos in Shaanxi and Gansu, it may be difficult to deal with it, send a call to Yi Guocheng, and let the monk lead his troops to reinforce Shaanxi and Gansu." ”

Yi Yi nodded, this is a double win, he has long wanted to let the monk Lingqin return to Beijing, he has no military power in hand, and he, the prime minister, does not have enough confidence to speak.

Shanghai, Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Book House.

After reading the telegram sent by Yi Yi, Yi Zhizhi pondered for a while, then got up and walked to the telephone to pick up the phone and said, "Pick up the General Staff——。 ”

Let Seng Greenqin have been stationed in the Wa State, ostensibly to clear out the remnants of the fish that have slipped through the net, but in fact he does not want the monk Gerinqin to return to Beijing to make branches, and now there is a possibility of a large-scale rebellion in Shaanxi and Gansu, and it is indeed more suitable to transfer the Monk Gerinqin who has experience in large-scale killing in the Wa State to be stationed in Shaanxi and Gansu.

Moreover, for the current Qing Dynasty, the population is extremely precious, he cannot tolerate large-scale population casualties, although he is not sure that the rebellion will spread, he does not dare to take risks, and he does not dare to take any chances.

"I am Yan Yangtian——。" Yan Yangtian's clear voice came from the microphone.

"The telegram ordered Monk Greenqin to lead his troops to Shaanxi and Gansu with 10,000 troops, and the staff department should make corresponding arrangements, and the speed should be fast!"

As soon as he heard the voice of Yi Zhizhi, Yan Yangtian hurriedly said aloud: "The student obeys!" Putting down the phone, he said to himself: "Can Shaanxi and Gansu still make a big mess?" ”

In the east wing of Changle Book House, Zhao Liewen and Yi Zhengxing each held a book and quickly searched through it, looking for relevant information about the introduction of the *** religion into China, the teachings of the *** religion and the development of the *** religion in Shaanxi, Gansu, Northwest China and Central Asia.

Yi Zhengxing studied in the West since childhood, is familiar with Christianity, and is very unfamiliar with Buddhism and religion.

After realizing that the *** religion plays a vital role in consolidating the entire Northwest, both of them seized the time to consult the relevant information in case they could consult at any time.

"Students remember that there is a mosque in Shanghai." Yi Zhengxing suddenly raised his head and said.

"Well, there is a Songjiang Zhenjiao Temple." Zhao Liewen said without raising his head: "According to legend, it was built in the Yuan Dynasty to the Zheng period, the temple building combines the characteristics of Arab architecture, and some classics are borrowed from the Zhenjiao Temple ........ Speaking of this, he reacted, "What does it mean to consult the imam of the temple directly." ”

Yi Zhengxing said: "Didn't you say that the world is one family?" ”

"Do you want the big shopkeeper to meet this imam?" Zhao Liewen shook his head, "I've been in contact with that person, and he ...... old-fashioned dogma. Speaking of this, his mind turned, "If the chief treasurer can go to Xi'an or Lanzhou and get in touch with the local imams or their religious leaders......." ”

"Nope." Yi Zhengxing said without thinking: "Xi'an and Lanzhou are not Yuanqi's chassis, it's too risky!" ”

Before the words fell, I heard the slight knock on the door of "Tuk Tuk", Lin Meilian stood at the door with a smile on her face, "Mr. Zhao, the second son, the big shopkeeper is invited." ”

Walking into the study quickly, Yi Zhishu stood in front of the large northwest map with his hands behind his back, and Zhao Liewen said softly: "Big shopkeeper——。 ”

Turning around, Yi Zhizhi said: "The dispute between Shaanxi and Gansu and the Hui Han has been going on for a long time, and the Hui people's covenant system generally implemented by the imperial court is actually a disguised racial segregation system, artificially creating the antagonism between the Hui and the Han, and the policy of protecting the Han and suppressing the Hui adopted by the imperial court has also deepened the antagonism between the Hui and the Han, in addition, the migration from the northwest and only allowing Han immigrants has also led to the dissatisfaction of the Hui people. ”

Speaking of this, he paused, and then continued: "For this rebellion that may spread rapidly, military deterrence alone is not enough, but also public opinion must be guided, so that the Muslim top leadership and all the Hui people understand that if they dare to launch a large-scale riot and disturb the place, they will definitely attract a devastating blow!"

Huifu wrote an article that the imperial court implemented constitutionalism and the equality of all ethnic groups, and in Xinjiang and Anxi it has always been the policy of equality of all ethnic groups, the practice of freedom of religious belief, all citizens, have the freedom of religious belief, and also have the freedom to believe in religion, and must not force others to believe in religion, nor force others to convert to religion.

Implement strict protection of citizens' lives and property safety, any act of destroying and plundering other people's property and endangering the safety of others' lives will inevitably suffer the most severe blow; for the constitutional state, there is no Allah, no God, no Buddha, only the law, the law is supreme, and all people, all religions, are equal before the law! ”

After a pause, he continued: "In addition, I will write another article about the Suzhou Hui Rebellion, and truthfully report the indiscriminate killing of innocent people by the Hui people in Suzhou." ”

Hearing this, Zhao Liewen hesitated for a moment before saying: "Big shopkeeper, what is the situation in Suzhou, it is not clear now. ”

Yi Zhizhi said in a deep voice: "Someone in Zhangye should know the situation in Suzhou and call to ask." ”

Writing this kind of article, Zhao Liewen is already familiar with the road, less than two hours to take the written draft of the "Letter to the Huimin" over, Yi Zhicontent carefully read it, pondered for a while, and then pointed out a few inappropriate places, said: "Change it well, polish it again, don't worry, just hand it in tomorrow." ”

Tomorrow? Zhao Liewen hesitated for a moment and said, "The big shopkeeper can't be sure if the chaos will spread?" ”

"Once this article is published in the newspaper, it will inevitably cause a sensation in the government and the opposition, and the tone will be a little harsh, which is not conducive to appeasing the Hui people." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "The *** religion has a great impact on all ethnic groups in the northwest, so it is better to be cautious." As he spoke, he asked again: "Is there a call back for the situation in Suzhou?" ”

"The details are still unknown." Zhao Liewen said: "The rebels smashed the telegraph office as soon as possible, and the railway was also interrupted, so there is no way to know the detailed situation, only that the Hui people wantonly slaughtered the Han people in the city. ”

Yi Zhizhi said in a sullen voice: "Keep asking." ”

Nodding, Zhao Liewen said: "The imperial court decree that Prince Alcohol will lead an army of 20,000 to Xi'an, will this news be reported?" ”

"No, it won't." Yi Zhishu shook his head, "Military operations have a secrecy system, and they are generally not reported. ”

In the afternoon of the next day, Yi Zhishu received a telegram from Ren An, the blood in the city of Suzhou was full of blood, and the rebellious Hui people would kill them as long as they saw something that was not a Hui, whether it was Han or other ethnic groups, and after killing the city, the red-eyed Hui people were killed in groups outside the city, and at least tens of thousands of people had been killed!

"I've killed the red eye, and I can't stop it if I want to." Yi Zhizu sighed lightly, looked at Zhao Liewen, and ordered: "See the newspaper, in addition, the news of the Eight Banners New Army going to Shaanxi and Gansu is also published." ”

The next day, Zhao Liewen's "Letter to the Hui Min" and "Suzhou Hui Chaos" written by Zhao Liewen and signed by Changle Jushi were published in newspapers of all provinces, and Xi'an's "Qinchuan Daily" and Lanzhou's "Ganliang Daily" were also published in a timely manner, and at the same time published the imperial court edict, ordering Prince Yiyun to lead 20,000 new troops of eight banners to Gansu.

Suzhou back to chaos! Muslim slaughter! As soon as the news spread, there was a sensation in the government and the opposition, and there were many discussions, since the Taiping Army and the Twist Army were pacified one after another, the country has been peaceful for many years, although the war continued, but except for the war invaded by the British and French allied forces, the others were wars of foreign expansion, and all foreign wars were won in every war, and no one expected that when the national strength was prosperous, the Hui people in Gansu actually made a large-scale rebellion.

Mosques in many cities and nearby halal vendors were attacked and had to close their doors, and the Muslims were so frightened that they hid at home and did not dare to go out.

However, many local officials were too slow to react, and by the time they did, the situation was irreversible, and within a day, many mosques were burned down, Muslims were injured, and shops were looted or burned.