Chapter 893: Frequent Disasters

Is a councillor an official position or a knighthood? What grade? Yan Yangtian was almost choked by these words, but when he thought about it, Yang Xiuqing himself was illiterate from a charcoal burner, and he had been mixed in Southeast Asia and the Japanese country, and it was reasonable that he didn't understand constitutionalism, "The parliamentarian is not a knighthood, and he is an official and not an official...... ”

What does it mean to be an official and not to be an official? Yang Xiuqing didn't understand, but this time she was even more confused, "The emperor is not an official?" ”

Yes, I am afraid that I will not be able to explain it clearly for a while, Yan Yangtian groaned, and then said, "Let's talk about it slowly on the road." ”

Yang Xiuqing doesn't care about what kind of constitutionalism and the like, he cares about whether the title is still valuable after the implementation of constitutionalism, this annexation of the Japanese state is a contribution to opening up the territory, he hopes to get some tangible benefits for himself for the brothers below, however, he is more concerned about how Yi Zhizhi plans to place the New Sixth Army.

Yan Yangtian was the chief of staff of the General Staff, and in his opinion, this official position was roughly equivalent to that of the Ministry of War, so he immediately asked tentatively: "How long will the New Sixth Army be trained in Fukuoka?" ”

"I'll have to ask the treasurer." Yan Yangtian said very politely, stretched out his hand and politely said, "Please——。 ”

When the carriage arrived at the Zhennan Palace, Yang Xiuqing finally had a general understanding of constitutionalism, and after getting off the car and entering the gate, he said softly: "This is a bloodless way to seize the Manchu people?" ”

Seeing it thoroughly, Yan Yangtian slowed down, "Sort of, the big shopkeeper has always tried his best to avoid the outbreak of a large-scale war in the country." ”

"What a good idea!" Yang Xiuqing couldn't help but sigh, Yuan Qi is strong, but he can't lead to it, and he easily won the Manchurian country without spending a single soldier, compared with one, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom is simply child's play, and you can't admire it!

"The main purpose of implementing constitutionalism is not to seize the Manchu people." Yan Yangtian glanced at him and said slowly: "The long-term vision of the big shopkeeper is unparalleled, and the purpose of implementing constitutionalism is to let our country get rid of the fate of dynasty change and chaos cycle. ”

From now on, get rid of the fate of dynastic change and the cycle of chaos? Yang Xiuqing was speechless, and after a while, he hesitated and said, "Isn't the Manchu Emperor the same as the Wa Kingdom?" ”

"It's just a puppet, what about generations?" Yan Yangtian chuckled: "Moreover, once the time is ripe, the "Constitution" can also be amended, after all, the Han nationality is the main body of the Chinese nation. ”

Yang Xiuqing paused and then followed, although he didn't say it explicitly, the meaning was very clear, after all, he still wanted to depose the Manchu Emperor!

In the courtyard when he entered, Yi Zhifen, who looked up, stood on the steps outside the door of the study to greet him, Yan Yangtian and Yang Xiuqing hurriedly quickened their pace, and saluted in front of them: "Subordinates Yan Yangtian and Yang Xiuqing have seen the big shopkeeper. ”

Yi Zhizu looked at Yang Xiuqing with a smile on his face, "This time the New Sixth Army has made great contributions to the extermination of the Japanese!" ”

"Subordinates don't dare to take credit." Yang Xiuqing hurriedly said: "Thanks to the big shopkeeper's good scheduling and proper command. ”

"Don't be humble." Yi Zhixiang smiled, and then said enthusiastically: "Come into the house and say." ”

The three of them entered the house and sat down, and Yi Zhizu said straightforwardly: "Next year, Yuan Qi will use troops in the northwest on a large scale, and the New Sixth Army is willing to make new contributions?" ”

Yang Xiuqing hurriedly stood up and saluted, and said loudly: "Up and down the New Sixth Army, resolutely obey the arrangement and obey the command!" ”

"Sit." Yi Zhizu stretched out his hand and pressed it weakly, and said with a smile: "In the battle of extermination, the New Sixth Army performed well, but there were many problems exposed. After a pause, he continued: "The Yuanqi New Army is strictly disciplined and has strict military regulations, and many officers of the New Sixth Army are afraid that it will be difficult for them to adapt. ”

The New Sixth Army is the old department of Yang Xiuqing, from Guangxi to Huguang to Southeast Asia and then to the Wa Kingdom, it is indeed a long-term war, to say that no officers and soldiers are tired, it is nonsense, especially after being Zhao'an by Yuanqi, many officers and soldiers are eager to return to their hometown, Yang Xiuqing bowed slightly and said: "Xie Da shopkeeper is compassionate, but ...... the new Sixth Army is lacking?" ”

"Don't worry." Yi Zhizhi said with a smile: "I will make up for the shortage of officers and soldiers." ”

"Thank you, shopkeeper."

"What about you?" Yi Zhizu asked directly: "Would you rather be a rich man or continue to lead the army to conquer the northwest?" ”

Hearing this, Yang Xiuqing's heart sank, and he couldn't figure out the other party's intentions for a while, did he want to remove his military power? Or do you want him to continue to lead the army to conquer the northwest? He didn't dare to think about it, and said tentatively: "But it's up to the big shopkeeper to decide." ”

Yi Zhixiang smiled and said in a sincere tone: "Commander Yang is in the prime of life, and his military talents are outstanding, I naturally hope that you can lead the army to conquer the northwest, but the military is hard, I respect your choice." ”

Yang Xiuqing was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly got up and said, "My subordinates are willing to lead the troops to the northwest." ”

Nodding slightly, Yi Zhizhi said slowly: "The northwest expansion is related to my country's centennial national fortunes, and it is a great matter, so you will first participate in the staff to formulate a detailed plan for the northwest expansion." ”

"Subordinates obey." Yang Xiuqing glanced at Yan Yangtian as she spoke, and hesitated for a moment before saying, "The war against the Japanese has ended, when will the court's reward come down?" ”

"There's no need to rush." Yi Zhizhi said with a smile: "The extermination of the Japanese is the work of opening up the territory and expanding the territory, and the imperial court can still have less rewards. ”

1970, the ninth year of Qixiang, spring, February 16.

Jingshi, north of the west city wall of Xuanwu Gate, in the noisy sound of gongs and drums and deafening firecrackers, the building of the Senior Administration Yuan rebuilt on the basis of the original elephant taming institute was officially unveiled and listed - after the establishment of the provincial advisory bureaus, the Imperial Court was formally established in Beijing, and the next day, the imperial court abolished the Military Aircraft Department, established the cabinet, and designated Prince Gong Wang Yi as the first prime minister, and appointed thirteen ministers of state at the same time.

For the Qing Dynasty and the opposition, the cabinet is actually a complex equivalent to the Military Aircraft Department and the six ministries, and the thirteen ministers of state, Yuan Qi occupies six places - Wu Changqing, assistant minister, Xie Xiuyuan, minister of academic affairs, Feng Guifang, minister of war, Yan Yangtian, minister of the navy, Xiao Mingming, minister of justice, and Tang Jikun, minister of justice.

Although this has long been expected, the announcement of the number of ministers of state still caused a sensation in the government and the opposition, the reason is very simple, the minister of war, the minister of the navy, and the minister of Duzhi are all Yuanqi's people, which means that the military power and financial power are all in the hands of Yuanqi.

The government and the opposition have discussed this, but the court and Yuan Qi are well aware that this is just an appearance, as the Minister of War, Yan Yangtian cannot command and mobilize the Eight Banners New Army, and the Beiyang Naval Division is still neutral and waits to see the development of the situation.

Shanghai Zhennan Wangfu, Changle Book House.

"The New Army of the Eight Banners should not be in a hurry, but the Beiyang Naval Division should not be delayed." Zhao Liewen said slowly: "The student secretly thinks that the Beiyang Sailor must be included in the bag as soon as possible, Rong Lu seems to be a little vacillating between the imperial court and Yuan Qi, and it is estimated that King Gong is also trying his best to fight for it. ”

"Again, you can't rush it." Yi Zhizu held the cigarette and waved his hand, "At this stage, the Beiyang Sailor can maintain neutrality, but he is inclined to Yuan Qi, and if he is in a hurry, it may backfire, whether it is the Empress Dowager Ci'an or Rong Lu, they are smart people, they know to make the right choice." ”

Zhao Liewen said: "Will the Queen Mother support the merger of the Beiyang Naval Division into the Yuanqi Navy?"

"Of course." Yi Zhi said contentedly: "Although the Queen Mother was forced to implement constitutional government, she also did not want to see the rapid expansion of King Gong's strength, which was extremely dangerous for the emperor and queen whose power was hollowed out. ”

Zhao Liewen nodded, it is indeed dangerous, King Gong is ambitious, once the Beiyang Naval Division and the Eight Banners New Army are integrated, it is possible to compete with Yuan Qi, for the emperor, once this situation occurs, whether King Gong wins or loses, it will be a disaster! After a slight sigh, he said: "Since the Queen Mother supports it, why wait." ”

"Wait until the day when the hypocrisy is constitutional, and the queen mother will really support it." Yi Zhishu said slowly: "The top priority is not the country but the northwest. ”

Zhao Liewen said: "When will the hypocrisy be constitutional? ”

"Hold off for a year." Yi Zhizhi said: "The Senior Administration Yuan and the Cabinet have only recently been established, and it takes time to run in, and the troops in the northwest are also coming soon, so at this time, there is no need to make extraneous branches." ”

"There doesn't seem to be much movement in Europe." Zhao Liewen pondered: "Will there really be a war this year?" ”

Yi Zhishu nodded, "The fuse of the war has been planted a long time ago, and it will be ignited soon." Keep calm! ”

Fuse? Zhao Liewen paid a lot of attention to the situation in Europe during this time, and after thinking for a while, he still couldn't understand the essentials, and couldn't help but say: "What does the fuse that the big shopkeeper said refer to .......?" ”

Yi Zhishu sold Guanzi, "When the time comes, Huifu will know." ”

Seeing that he refused to say, Zhao Liewen didn't ask anymore, and instead said: "Britain and France are now in close relations, if the Franco-Prussian War breaks out, will Britain join the war?" ”

"No, it won't." Yi Zhi's content tone was very firm, and he looked like he was in the chest, "Britain has always pursued a balanced policy towards the European continent to prevent the emergence of a power that dominates Europe.

France is not only a powerful country, but also a country with territorial ambitions, and has a history of dominating Europe, although Britain and France have close relations, but Britain has always maintained enough vigilance against France, and it is impossible to let France become strong again. For Britain, the emergence of a powerful power in Europe that can counterbalance France is undoubtedly a great thing. ”

Jingshi, the sky is dark and the clouds are low, the drizzle is continuous, Ci'an sits motionless by the window and looks at the rain outside the window, last year with the establishment of the provincial advisory bureaus, she gradually slackened government affairs, after the establishment of the Information Council and the cabinet, she lost the general government affairs to the cabinet, although Yi Zhishu called to delay the establishment of the constitution, she was still disheartened.

"The Queen Mother." The eunuch on duty bowed down and reported: "King Gong is handing over a sign outside to ask to see." ”

What's the matter? Ci'an knew that ordinary government officials would not bother her at all, "Let him come in." With that, she stood up a little lazily.

Yijin's warm pavilion, after bowing to St. Ann with a respectful attitude, knelt down on the military aircraft blanket in front of the bead curtain as usual, and said: "The Queen Mother, for four consecutive years, the Yongding River has burst its embankment and flooded year after year, and since this summer, Beijing and Tianjin have been rainy for days, and the flood may be .......worse than in previous years. ”

Ci'an frowned a little displeased, "Some trivial matter, the imperial uncle is also coming to disturb the mourning family?" Ask for silver to find Yuan Qi. ”

Yi secretly slandered himself, but he had to bite the bullet and say: "Back to the Queen Mother, Yuan Qi's last year's Hegong silver has been allocated ....... ”

He reminded Ci'an that the silver of the river workers in the past two years had been used by her to buy arms from England, and she said with some annoyance: "The mourning family can't come up with the silver!" Hasn't the new minister been appointed? Talk to him. ”

Yi was speechless for a while, Xie Xiuyuan, the minister of Duzhi, was not a fuel-efficient lamp, and he didn't sell it to him, the prime minister, he had already touched his nose there.

Seeing that he was silent, Ci'an said impatiently: "Kneel down." ”

Coming out of the Heart Cultivation Palace, Yi Zheng pondered whether to call Yi Zhixiang directly, and when he raised his eyes, he caught a glimpse of Su Shun coming in a hurry, and when he arrived, Su Shun hurriedly said: "The embankment has broken!" ”

Yongding River burst the embankment again, the turbulent river flooded everywhere, only two days later, the water level of the Daqing River, Hutuo River surged at the same time, Shuntian, Baoding, Tianjin, a vast ocean in the river, Baoding to Beijing need to take a boat, the severity of the disaster, is rare in a hundred years.

Shanghai, Yi Zhishu put down the telegram and sighed lightly, the Qing Dynasty has not been peaceful in recent years, especially in the north, almost never stopped, floods, droughts, insect plagues, hail disasters, earthquakes, epidemics, take turns, sometimes several disasters a year, "It's the peak of frequent disasters again." ”

Zhao Liewen glanced at him and said, "How many years will this kind of frequent disasters last?" ”

How many years will it last? Yi Zhizhi didn't know, but he knew that the most famous 'Ding Wu Qi Famine' in the Qing Dynasty - the rare catastrophe of the northern high-ranking officials for four years was not far away, it was a rare catastrophe that shocked the world, and tens of millions of people died of starvation. ”

As a hub of water and land transportation, Tianjin is not only a gathering place for all kinds of disaster relief materials, but also a gathering place for disaster victims, and a steady stream of disaster victims pour into Tianjin every day, which also creates Tianjin's abnormal prosperity - many disaster victims are unwilling to emigrate overseas and stay in Tianjin for a long time, and all kinds of human trafficking and child abduction have become commonplace.

Yuanqi is now famous, in Tianjin set up a shelter to accommodate the discrete flow of infants and toddlers, Tianjin churches also seized this opportunity to accommodate a large number of infants, Yuanqi's reputation is naturally not comparable to Western churches in various countries, those churches have to go the way of Yuanqi back then, spend money to buy!

This has undoubtedly greatly stimulated the trend of human trafficking and human abduction in Tianjin, and many infants and young children have been abducted or bought and sold, and then sat and then resold and sent to various churches.

Yuan Qi was also aware of this situation, but he didn't care about it, after all, those churches were also in the name of relief and charity.

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