"Bang!" With a crisp sound, a pastel Xifenglu Houtu teacup smashed on the gold brick, and the eunuch on duty outside the door of Xinuan Pavilion shrank his neck in fright, and then knelt down on the spot, lying on the ground and not even daring to take a breath.

Peng Yunzhang in the warm pavilion was also startled, and hurriedly took off his top and bowed down to kowtow, "The emperor's body of ten thousand gold...... ”

"I broke the exception of the king, he is not grateful, he dares to make such an excessive request!" Xianfeng's expression was quite hideous because of his anger, and his voice was extremely high-pitched, "Does he still have this monarch in his eyes?" Is there still a court? ”

Seeing the Xianfeng rage, Peng Yunzhang simply knelt on the ground and did not speak, rewarding Yi Zhizhi and rewarding Yuanqi for meritorious officers and soldiers was proposed by him, over the years, Yuanqi's new army has repeatedly made meritorious contributions, pacifying the chaos, expelling bandits, pacifying the Gurkhas, and conquering the northwest..... and so on, all of which are well-known in the world.

The princes and ministers of the court have repeatedly pleaded with Xianfeng to issue a decree to reward Xianfeng, but Xianfeng has turned a deaf ear, for this reason, the government and the opposition have quite criticized, and the merit is not rewarded, which is really detrimental to Xianfeng's reputation and the fair image of the court.

It was not until after the outbreak of the Jinjing War that Xianfeng euphemistically explained that he did not reward Yuanqi up and down, but at the request of Yi Zhixiang, in order to create the illusion of a break between the imperial court and Yuanqi in order to lead the coalition forces of Xiyi countries to attack Jinjing, so as to encircle and annihilate it in one fell swoop.

Now that he has defeated the Xiyi coalition army, and the truce of peace talks, he once again rewarded Yi Zhizhi and Yuan Qi and other meritorious generals, and there are many people who echo it, Xianfeng did not refuse this time, but he was very embarrassed for a few days, it is really easy to know that the merits are too great, and it is not enough to describe it as a high achievement.

As a result, Peng Yunzhang once again offered advice, imploring Xianfeng to break the ancestral system, Jin Feng Yi Zhi Wang Jue, and at the same time Jin Feng Wang Jue, several generals of the Yuanqi New Army, stationed in Xinjiang, Java, Burma, and Goryeo, in order to achieve the goal of splitting Yuanqi's strength.

Breaking the ancestral system, Jin Feng Han people are kings, and it is the five kings in one breath, not the empty cylinder prince of the Beijing Division, but the princes who split the soil and seal the king, sit on one side, and control the military and political power of one side, Xianfeng can be described as hesitant about this, he is not without the courage to divide the five kings, but he is worried about the reaction of contentment.

This move will undoubtedly greatly divide and disintegrate the strength of Yuanqi, and the high power of the kings stationed in various places, as time goes by, it will inevitably breed ambitions, support the army and self-respect, and be unwilling to live under the people, but it is also very likely to repeat the mistakes of the rebellion of the three feudatories, but even if it will be chaotic, it will take time.

The only thing to worry about was that Yi Zhixiang was annoyed and angry, and he was angry and raised troops to make trouble, Xianfeng weighed it again and again, out of prudence, so he tried to test Yi Zhicontentment's reaction to the king of Jinfeng.

But I never thought that Yi Zhi's contentment would actually be this reaction! The court's reward for Yuan Qi's top and bottom is easy to know and content must be reviewed first. This not only disappointed his wishful thinking, but also failed to take him, the son of the Qing Dynasty, in his eyes! Didn't take the court into account!

Seeing that Xianfeng was no longer silent, Peng Yunzhang kowtowed and said: "The emperor is angry, and Yi Zhishu put forward such an arrogant and rebellious request, which proves that he is worried that the imperial court will reward him and divide the strength of Yuanqi, and it also proves that he is unwilling to openly break with the imperial court." Weichen secretly thought that he might as well be false and wrong, and after the conquest of Goryeo or Yuanqi would be stationed in various places, he would issue an edict and divide the kings. ”

Smarmy? Xianfeng glanced at him and sat down slowly.

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In the big tent of the Chinese army, Yi Zhizu casually transferred the telegram sent by Xianfeng to Zhao Wenlie, holding a cigarette holder and not saying a word, the meaning of the telegram is very simple, several years of war, Yuan Qi's new army is indispensable, the world's officials and gentlemen are obvious to all, such as today's peace is imminent, the imperial court wants to reward the meritorious soldiers in order to demonstrate justice, and Yi Zhizhi is content to submit the list of meritorious officers and soldiers as soon as possible.

Putting down the telegram, Zhao Wenlie said slowly: "The imperial court is a dignified and upright conspiracy!" ”

It is indeed a conspiracy! Yi Zhishu nodded slowly, the world is about to be peaceful, and the court will reward meritorious deeds, he has no way to refuse this matter, with the military exploits of the Yuanqi New Army, there are not a few middle and senior military officers who are crowned kings and marquises.

"The credit of Yuanqi's new army is too great." Zhao Wenlie smiled bitterly and said: "If the emperor breaks the ancestral system and rewards meritorious deeds, I am afraid that the prince will be promoted to several titles, how should the big treasurer deal with it?" ”

Yi Zhishu did not answer the rhetorical question, "How does Huifu think we should respond?" ”

"Instigate the princes and ministers of the court to oppose it!" Zhao Wenlie said: "After the rebellion of the three feudatories, the Han people did not crown the king, this is the ancestral system of the Qing Dynasty, and the news is leaked out, alarmist, and then slightly agitated and instigated, there will inevitably be many opponents." However, a group of Han ministers are afraid that they will support this, after all, this matter has a huge impact, enough to change the status of Han Chen in the court, if the emperor is resolute, I am afraid it will be difficult to succeed.

Another way is to empty them, to empty the military power of those who have been promoted to the king, and to use the big treasurer's control of the Yuanqi new army to deprive several generals of their military power, which is a matter of order, but this has a lot of drawbacks, and it may make them dissatisfied, thus alienating the big treasurer. ”

After a pause, Zhao Wenlie continued: "The student feels that this is not a good way, the vassal king in the early Qing Dynasty was extremely powerful, and he was in charge of the military and civil affairs, the appointment and dismissal of officials, and the taxation and finance of the domain. The hand of the imperial court can be called vicious! ”

Yi Zhizhi didn't say a word with the cigarette holder in his mouth, Xianfeng didn't feel heartache if he sold Yetian, he really threw out a few vassal kings in various towns, which could really make him annoyed! After a long silence, he said, "Send someone to invite Su Shun." ”

Su Shun came quickly, and when he entered the big tent, he saw Yi Zhi's contented expressionless head and smoking, so he arched his hand and said: "Brother Guocheng is still making trouble about the reward?" ”

"Sit." Yi Zhixiang casually pointed to the chair, handed over a cigarette, and then said: "If the imperial court is a normal reward, there is no need to make difficulties, I am afraid that the imperial court has bad intentions." ”

Su Shun said tentatively: "Brother Guocheng asked for a review first, but the emperor didn't agree?" ”

Yi Zhizu directly handed Xianfeng's telegram to him, and when the others raised their heads, he continued: "Brother Yuting will go back to Jingshi, and tell him today, don't force Yuanqi to rebel, with Yuanqi's existing strength, it is easy to attack Jingshi and overthrow the imperial court, what kind of conspiracy is not worth mentioning in the face of absolute strength." ”

Hearing this, Su Shun's heart jumped for a while, he knew very well that this was annoying Yi Zhicontentment, otherwise the other party would not let go of this cruel words, he immediately arched his hand and said: "Hurry back to Beijing immediately, but, according to the next thought, the emperor must just plan to reward normally, and there will be no conspiracy." ”

After a pause, he tentatively said: "Brother Guocheng has any requirements for the reward of Yuanqi's officers and soldiers, although he said it bluntly. ”

"If you don't violate the ancestral system, you can reward it normally." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "It's still the same sentence, I want to review it by eye." ”

Su Shun said: "What about Brother Guocheng's reward?" ”

"Nature is no exception."

Su Shun, who was waiting, said goodbye and left quickly, and Zhao Wenlie chuckled: "It's a good one to drop ten times, but the big shopkeeper should still accept the king, with the king, it is logical to divide the southeast." ”

"If I accept the prince, I'm afraid those little ones will breed endless ambitions." Yi Zhizu waved his hand and said: "It's better not to want it, besides, with this threat, the court will not be willing to make an exception to seal the king, why bother." As he spoke, he instructed: "Huifu will make a trip, and Cao Gensheng will send a telegram to all departments and brigades to send a telegram as soon as possible on the list of meritorious officers and soldiers who have been promoted over the years." ”

Zhao Wenlie, who was waiting to leave, shook his head slightly, a reward can toss so many things, it's really annoying! However, this incident also reminded him that with regard to the control of the troops, we can no longer adopt such a rough and simple method, and after the defeat of Goryeo, we should also start to carry out a thorough reorganization of the troops, and we can learn from the model of the military superpowers such as the United States and Russia in later generations -- the implementation of the model of separation of military administration and military orders.

Report ——。 Yan Yangtian interrupted Yi Zhi's train of thought by reporting aloud outside the door, and he said lazily: "Come in." ”

After coming in and saluting, Yan Yangtian said straightforwardly: "Headmaster, the students came to inquire when they would send troops to conquer Goryeo, and all departments should prepare in advance." ”

What to prepare? The ministries have been ready for a long time, this is not to wait! Yi Zhizu pondered for a moment before saying, "Don't worry, wait for the imperial court to reward and then send troops." ”

Hearing this, Yan Yangtian was a little anxious, and hurriedly said: "Headmaster, the sentry has reported that Jianghua Island has increased its troops day after day, and it should be that the news ......that we are going to conquer Goryeo has leaked." ”

Ganghwa Island is the gateway to Seoul, the royal city of Goryeo, only one hundred and twenty miles away from Seoul, Goryeo frequently increases troops on Ganghwa Island, obviously aware of it, however, Yi Zhicontent does not care, the envoys of Goryeo have been stationed in Beijing for a long time, if they are not aware of it, it is a strange thing.

"It's a good thing that Goryeo has increased its troops to Ganghwa Island." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "After annihilating the defenders of Ganghwa Island, it will be much easier to attack Gyeonggi Province, Goryeo is mountainous, there are also many mountain cities, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, although we are equipped with a lot of mortars, which are suitable for mountain combat, but we still have to avoid fighting tough battles as much as possible, and the battle of Goryeo should be based ......on destroying the living forces." ”

"Students understand." Yan Yangtian responded loudly, wondering in his heart whether he should properly adjust the battle plan.

Yi Zhizu suddenly changed his words, "You should be very clear about the situation in Luzon, right?" ”

Luzon? Yan Yangtian is a leng, he is the governor of Luzon, and he has been in Manila for a long time, how can he not be clear about the situation in Luzon? What does this mean? After hesitating, he said, "The student is stupid, and I ask the principal to make it clear." ”

Yi Zhishu said slowly: "What is the main reason for the rapid consolidation of our rule in Luzon? ”

Hearing this, Yan Yangtian immediately reacted, and hurriedly said, "Clean!" Through purges, the gentry and landlord class in Luzon were completely eliminated. ”

"Not bad." Yi Zhizu nodded slightly: "Luzon is a colonial rule implemented by Spain, and the natives of Luzon do not have a strong sense of belonging.

But Goryeo is different, Goryeo has been established for 500 years, this expedition, not only to slaughter the gentry and landlord class, but also to cut down the roots of its royal family, completely cut off its heritage, and destroy its culture, this is a national war, and the slightest soft-heartedness cannot be tolerated. ”

Yan Yangtian's heart trembled, and he hurriedly puffed up his chest and said loudly: "Student understands! ”

Yi Zhixiang glanced at him, stretched out his hand to signal him to sit down, and said in a slowed tone: "I'm afraid you may not really understand that for the Qing Dynasty, the Korean Peninsula is of great strategic value, and this place must be incorporated into the territory of the Qing Dynasty, and it must be permanent, and it cannot be allowed to become independent again." Let's put it this way, I can tolerate the secession of Luzon and Java from the Qing Dynasty, and I cannot tolerate the secession of the Korean Peninsula from the Qing Dynasty, do you understand? ”

Yan Yangtian was shocked when he heard it, he really didn't expect the Korean Peninsula to be so important to the Qing Dynasty, he finally understood why Yi Zhixiang told him not to be soft-hearted! He hurriedly got up and said, "Student understands! You won't let the principal down! ”

Yi Zhishu wanted to wave his hand to let him retreat, but his heart moved, and he asked, "If the imperial court crowns you as the vassal king, what do you think?" ”

Vassal king? Yan Yangtian's face was stunned, and he didn't react for a while, but he immediately thought of Wu Sangui, the king of Pingxi, who was in the rebellion of the three feudatories, and the imperial court wouldn't really crown him the king of the domain, right?

Thinking of this, his heart tightened, and he hurriedly got up and said: "Back to the principal, if the imperial court is to promote the student as the vassal king, it is nothing more than to use the student to divide Yuanqi, the student was born in Yuanqi Yixue, and today can be today, thanks to the cultivation of the principal, leaving the principal, leaving Yuanqi, the student is nothing, just an abandoned son who will be discarded at any time!" ”

See it thoroughly! Yi Zhixiang glanced at him appreciatively, stretched out his hand to signal him to sit down, and then said slowly: "You have followed me for more than ten years, and your understanding of Western countries is far more thorough than that of the officials and gentry of the Qing Dynasty, and your vision is much broader.

As early as ten years ago, I made it clear that we are currently in an era of great changes unseen in 3,000 years, and why it is said that it is a great change unseen in 3,000 years is because China's 3,000-year-old feudal dynasty has come to an end!

The Qing Dynasty is the last feudal dynasty in China, which can not last for a few years, what emperors and generals, princes, princes, marquis, and earls are all passing by the clouds.

I know that many officers in the new army of Yuanqi have been wondering why Yuanqi obviously has the strength to overthrow the Qing court, but has not raised troops, this battle ......of Jinjing, many officers are full of blood, turn the spearhead to conquer Goryeo, there are many critics in the army. ”

Speaking of this, he smiled, "It's not that I don't want to overthrow the Qing court, but I can't yet, because I'm not ready, you are not ready, and all the officials, gentlemen and people are not ready." As he spoke, he stretched out his finger and pointed to his heart and then to his head, "Here, here are not ready." ”

Yan Yangtian reacted as soon as he changed his mind, "What the principal said is thinking? ”

"Not bad." Yi Zhi said with a full head: "The deep-rooted feudal ideology is not something that can be reversed in a while, of course, the orthodoxy of the Qing Dynasty, which is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, is also a big obstacle, but with Yuanqi's full promotion, that day is no longer far away." ”