Chapter 50 Use force to suppress officials

Once, Li Lianying accompanied Prince Chun to Tianjin to inspect the drill and construction of the navy played by Li Hongzhang.Since Li Lianying went to Tianjin, the Empress Dowager Cixi is really eager to see.This day, it was heard that Prince Chun and his party had returned to Beijing, and they hurriedly summoned them. Prince Chun, what is the situation with the Beiyang Navy?Empress Dowager Cixi also expressed great interest in the navy. Back to the Empress Dowager, what Li Zhongtang said is true, my Beiyang Navy has indeed begun to take shape, and its combat effectiveness is not weak. , Actual combat exercises, every bullet was fired.Overall, it's not bad, but Li Zhongtang suggested that our country's seas are vast, and the current ships are far from being able to cope with it. The imperial court should invest more in buying new ships to ensure the safety of our territory is the best policy.

The Empress Dowager Cixi doesn't really care about how many ships there are, because her mind is full of money.After hearing Prince Jin's words, she asked: According to what you saw this time, the Beiyang navy will continue to invest a lot of money.How about fundraising? Have you talked to Li Hongzhang? The old minister had already talked to him.There are several ways, but it is not appropriate to express it at the moment.Prince Chun replied that the deadline for Haiphong's new donation is approaching, and I think it should be extended for a few days.Now Zhili's donors are very enthusiastic, which has a lot to do with Beiyang's donation.

Okay, you can figure it out.In addition to the method of household planning, do you think there are other feasible ways to make money?Compared with improving the combat effectiveness of the Beiyang Navy, the Empress Dowager Cixi is more interested in how to make money. The safety of Beiyang is not only directly related to the safety of the capital, but also directly related to the great Qing Dynasty.Nowadays, all countries are vigorously developing their navies, and we should also keep investing and not fall behind.Moreover, the navy is the navy of the country, so I think that the establishment of the navy should be funded by various ministries and coordinated by the navy office.

Well, when the army is formally established in the future, all provinces should be instructed to do so.Does Beiyang Yamen still have deposits? The minister is not very clear.Prince Chun did not dare to answer such a sensitive question casually, because he did not know Cixi's attitude. Why don't you know such important things?The Empress Dowager Cixi couldn't figure out why, so she changed the subject, how did Xiao Lizi go out with you this time?Is there anything unruly?You must not lie! The minister dared not lie to the Queen Mother.Eunuch Li went to Tianjin with the minister this time, and his behavior was really unexpected.

Then, Prince Chun praised Li Lianying for how she kept herself safe and knew how to measure herself, especially she refused to invite outsiders and did not cause trouble.That kind of conduct is really reliable. The officials of the big and small yamen not only admire him, but also respect him. They all say that it is the empress dowager who knows people well and has strict laws and regulations, so the eunuchs sent out are so law-abiding and respectful. Empress Dowager Cixi likes others to give him a high hat, but this time she is concerned about how to repair her Summer Palace as soon as possible, and she plans to let Li Hongzhang embezzle part of the navy's military expenditure to her.So, after listening to Prince Chun's vigorous speech, he only said indifferently: It is his luck that he knows the rules so well.Well, you go down and rest.

As soon as Prince Chun withdrew, the Empress Dowager Cixi couldn't wait to ask Li Lianying: "Little Li, what's the situation this time?" Lafayette, everything the prince said is true.Then, Li Lianying described the practice scene vividly. He was already good at eloquence and good at telling stories.The more he talked, the more energetic he was, but the more Empress Dowager Cixi listened, the more impatient she became, and finally she couldn't help but said: "Okay!"What's going on with what I asked you to do? Is there any progress? Lafayette calmed down, Li Lianying heard that there was something in Cixi's words, and then she regained her senses, feeling that the time has come to tell the truth, how dare the servant forget what Lafayette explained?The minions are all done!

Li Hongzhang agreed?Empress Dowager Cixi couldn't help being excited. Yes.At first Li Hongzhang was very displeased, saying that the Navy had no money, and now that they couldn't even afford warships, where did they get the money to repair the garden?However, the minion has strong evidence.It turns out that Beiyang Yamen still has a sum of money in that HSBC bank! Well, that's right.The Empress Dowager Cixi thought about running a navy, after all, it was a big deal, so don't make any troubles, so she asked with some concern: In your opinion, what is the strength of the Beiyang Navy?Don't lie, you know?

I don't dare. From my point of view, the strength of our Beiyang Navy can withstand any powerful enemy. Are there any ships left?Empress Dowager Cixi still asked worriedly. When Li Lianying saw that Empress Dowager Cixi wanted to build her own yard again, but didn't want to leave any excuses behind, Li Lianying hesitated a little, so she said to Cixi that it would definitely be enough.In fact, he is military blind, but he only said so to please Empress Dowager Cixi.In order to save himself a way out, he also said that even if he really can't handle it, it's not too late to buy it later.Instead of letting them keep the money in the bank, it is better for the Empress Dowager Cixi to use it first.

One sentence speaks to the heart of Empress Dowager Cixi.That's right, instead of this, why don't I use it first, and call him after a while.Seeing her self-confident servant, Empress Dowager Cixi smiled knowingly.He expressed his appreciation for Li Lianying's trip to Tianjin this time, saying that he did a good job going out this time, and he should be rewarded, and immediately promoted Li Lianying to be the chief of the inner court of the palace. Chief Manager has always been Li Lianying's dream position, now that the Empress Dowager Cixi said it so easily, Li Lianying couldn't believe her ears, she stood there blankly for a long time, then she recovered, and hurriedly lay down on the ground and kowtowed Said like pounding garlic: The servant thanked Lafayette!The servant thanked Lafayette!

Li Lianying's power and prestige are already very popular, but now that she has become the head of the inner court and climbed to the throne she has always dreamed of, she is even more smug and full of nostrils.Unexpectedly, the tree attracts the wind, but at this moment, Zhu Yixin, the censor, gave the memorial. The disaster of the eunuchs supervising the army in the Tang Dynasty and the crimes of guarding the eunuchs in the former Ming Dynasty left a deep impression on people.Li Lianying's military parade in Tianjin had already caused a commotion in the capital, but who would have thought that once he came back, he would become the head of the inner court again.How can this move not attract the attention of people with lofty ideals in the ruling and opposition fields?For a time, people all over the court, inside and outside the palace, worried that the Empress Dowager Cixi would follow the mistakes of the Tang and Ming Dynasties and set the example of eunuchs supervising the army.

◇ Among them, Zhu Yixin, the censor, was even more worried.At this time, floods occurred in Shandong, Shanxi, Sichuan, Fujian and other provinces one after another. Zhu Yixin decided to risk his life to visit the Empress Dowager Cixi and repair the province in case of disaster.Zhu Yixin's wife advised him not to do this, otherwise his life would be in danger. Zhu Yixin sat in front of the table, staring at the faint candlelight on the table, pondered for a long time, and then said: Ma'am, I understand your thoughts, but this matter is very important, I can't turn a blind eye to it.You also read poems and books briefly, don't you know the disasters caused by eunuchs and supervising troops in the Tang Dynasty?Don't you have the heart to watch my Daqing Sheji be buried in the hands of an eunuch like this? Although Mrs. Zhu was fluent in literary and ink, she didn't realize the seriousness of this matter and didn't take it to heart.But Zhu Yixin said to his wife: We must take precautions before they happen, otherwise there will be eunuchs supervising the country, and it will be too late to regret. Mrs. Zhu knew that this memorial would be handed over, and Zhu Yixin could only wait for the arrangement of fate. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but burst into tears.Mrs. Zhu expressed some incomprehension to Zhu Yixin's action. She felt that there were many princes and ministers in the court, so why did you have to be a soft-spoken person to perform? Zhu Yixin said: It is really sad that the government is like this.As a speech officer, I should fulfill my duties, how can I compare with others?You don't say any more! In the harem, Empress Dowager Cixi had had breakfast and was playing with her fragrant flowers. When Zhu Yixin entered the palace to ask for an audience, she immediately lowered her face and was very unhappy.Zhu Yushi, if you have anything to say, just say it.Empress Dowager Cixi said coldly. The minister has sparsely presented it.Zhu Yixin said firmly. Why not pass through the military aircraft department if you have the papers presented?Little Li, hand it over. After Cixi finished reading the memorial, her face became more solemn, and she saw that it read: I govern the family law and strictly control the eunuch temple.The Shizu Palace has a neutral iron plate, and it has been law-abiding for hundreds of millions of years.The Virgin Mary hangs the curtain, and An Dehai fakes the purchase and leaves Beijing, and sets up a grand ceremony.When the emperor ascended the throne, Zhang Dexi and others were particularly guilty of love crimes, and were banished as slaves.It is awe-inspiring in the discipline of men and women, and they dare not be unrestrained.This summer, during a naval tour, the eunuch Li Lianying followed him to Tianjin, and the road was passed on, and the soldiers and commoners were all stunned, thinking that the palace may have some unavoidable difficulties, as the bandits and foreign courts alluded to.However, when the vassals and vassals went to the military parade ceremony, and the rest of the generation were forced to go to the bathroom during the ceremony, why would they ask the soldiers to respect the system?What's more, the disadvantages of working in Liang are still greedy. The supervision of the army in the Tang Dynasty was not its original intention, but it was also the case of gradual accumulation.There is no need to worry about this when the legal system of the holy pilgrimage is established.As for the trickling Fussey, it is hard to tell the abuse, and it is also advisable to take care of Du Jianwei.From ancient times, eunuchs were skillful in flattering but ignorant of righteousness, citing party members and playing with words, so that doubts gradually arose in the palace, and Peter was affected by his little loyalty and faith.The emperor has eyesight and intelligence, how can he dare to be deceived by walking around.Care about things may be subtle, love is easy to indulge in recent learning, treat servants, ministers are not honest people, and it is better to distinguish early. ◇ This memorial made Li Lianying's problem very serious, but you have to look at the owner first when beating a dog, and you don't look at whose slave he is. Even if Li Lianying made a big mistake, you shouldn't be disciplined by Zhu Yixin, otherwise Cixi Isn't the Queen Mother guilty of neglecting discipline?Sure enough, the Empress Dowager Cixi quickly became enraged. Zhu Yushi, do you think you are so presumptuous because you are a speech officer? The minister dared not dare. dare not?I think your courage is big enough!Say, what does the word "difficulty" refer to?Empress Dowager Cixi sneered. Chen means Before he finished speaking, the Empress Dowager Cixi was so angry that she spoke first: It is a common occurrence for my court to give gifts to relatives and feudal clans close to me, and the eunuchs of the court to send them back and forth.Don't you know this?Prince Chun's tour of the ocean this time is already extraordinary, so what's wrong with sending Lian Ying to accompany him? The minister knows that this is the meaning of the Empress Dowager's concern and compassion, and the so-called difficulties of the minister refer to this.But Li Lianying has always relied on the Queen Mother's favor to do whatever she wants, and this move is really to help her arrogance.I was afraid that the eunuchs and supervisors of the Tang Dynasty would reappear in our court, so I had to be on guard against the empress dowager. After speaking, Zhu Yixin took a special look at Li Lianying, only to see that Li Lianying's eyes were burning and staring at him fiercely.Zhu Yixin thought that as long as things get serious, the officials and the ministers of the DPRK and China will jointly play Li Lianying, and it will definitely succeed. The Empress Dowager Cixi knew that if she didn't reprimand Zhu Yixin face to face, it would prove that she had indulged her slave, so she was very angry: Don't forget!I am the master of the Qing Dynasty, and I will not retreat! Zhu Yixin backed out silently.But Li Lianying gritted her teeth with hatred, thinking that she must find a chance to punish this ignorant and bold speaker.It's not that I don't usually look for you, but you come to the door first to cause trouble.Therefore, Li Lianying took the opportunity to say to the Empress Dowager Cixi: Lafayette, this Zhu Yushi is too bold, and he dares to make irresponsible remarks when a slave works for you, Lafayette.From the point of view of a slave, it is better to punish him severely, as a warning to others. The Empress Dowager Cixi couldn't help laughing again, and said: Don't forget, he is a speech officer. Yanguan cannot be killed casually. Killing Yanguan generally has no good results in history.Therefore, unless it is absolutely necessary, the Empress Dowager Cixi would not do such a stupid thing. So, he comforted Li Lianying: Don't worry, I will make the decision for you. Sure enough, the next morning, the Empress Dowager Cixi decreed that Zhu Yixin, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, would be dismissed and returned to his hometown, and would never be used. The Empress Dowager Cixi wants to make an example to others, and kill chickens to show the monkeys. Who can understand this truth?With Yi's order, no one in the ruling and opposition parties dared to say anything more.Li Lianying used Cixi's authority to avenge her personal revenge, and took advantage of Cixi's prestige to raise her position.