The only one who can save He Shaobai is Si Gege.

However, Prince Qing's upbringing was very strict, and Si Gege did not dare to mention He Shaobai's matter to him. After much hesitation, he finally made up his mind and went to the palace late at night to plead with Cixi.

Since the war with the allied forces of various countries, there has been no good news inside or outside the capital. Cixi has been trapped in fear and anxiety every day, and her temper has naturally become more moody. Not only are the ministers trembling with fear, but the eunuchs and maids in the palace are also in danger, fearing that the Queen Mother will let her down.

If you look at it unpleasantly, it will lead to death.

Just the day before yesterday, ministers from various countries jointly submitted a statement, demanding that Cixi return to power under Emperor Guangxu, otherwise they would invade the capital, causing rivers of blood to flow in the capital and change the world.

Faced with that arrogant statement, the ministers of the Prime Minister's Office felt as if they were on the verge of doom. They deliberated for a long time and did not dare to present it to the Empress Dowager Cixi.

Of course, someone had to go. Prince Qing saw that everyone was in trouble, so he stepped forward and entered the palace to see Cixi.

After listening to the foreigners' unreasonable demands, Cixi did not get angry. She leaned on the couch and said tiredly: "How can there be such a reason? If we propose that the Queen of England abdicate, will they agree?"

When King Qing heard that she was compared to the Queen of England, he did not dare to second his opinion. He carefully said every word: "Such barbaric and unreasonable behavior can only be done by barbarians. They interfere in the internal affairs of our dynasty and are inconsistent with international rules and regulations. Lafayette does not need to pay attention to them.

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"Barbarism is a bit barbaric, but it speaks to my heart. I am old and have low energy, so I have long since stopped worrying about it. If the emperor were not frail and sick, why should foreigners talk so much? How could I not know the benefits of living in old age?

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"The Qing Dynasty cannot do without Lafayette. If it hadn't been for your hard work in these years, the situation would have been unimaginable." King Qing said the wheel talk.

"Prince Qing, tell me the truth, can the coalition forces of various countries really break the city?"

"There are still 60,000 elite soldiers in the city and outside the city, and soldiers from all over the country are also arriving at night in accordance with the instructions of the old Buddha. I think they will never be able to get in."

King Qing's words were quite confident and immediately gave Cixi confidence.

"Yes, think about how brave and skilled my Eight Banners disciples were back then. Although they are not as good as they were back then, it shouldn't be difficult to deal with the tired warriors of several small countries."

"yes."

"You tell the ministers of various countries to let their armies return to the sea, and I will no longer care about the government. But the emperor's body can no longer bear the torment, and the heavy military affairs will crush him. You can think about it and take a look at the prince.

Which of the elder brothers can take on important responsibilities? Choose a new emperor who is worthy of our ancestors and the common people."

This was not what Cixi was thinking, she was testing Prince Qing with words.

Prince Qing hurriedly said: "Old Buddha, don't say that none of the prince's elder brothers has the aura of an emperor. Even if there are some, how can we do without the support of Old Buddha in this current situation? Please give up the plan as soon as possible."

The idea of ​​establishing a new king. There are ministers who swear to the death to defend Lafayette, defend the Qing Dynasty, and defend the capital..."

Cixi was very pleased and said: "If those princes and ministers could be as sensible as Prince Qing, why would our court be so indifferent to foreigners?"

Cixi had originally decided to appoint Zaiyi's son Pu Jun as the new emperor, but due to too much opposition, she failed to do so. As a result, Zaiyi became the focus of attention, and his every move would be recorded.

Those who support him will claim credit for the future, and those who oppose him will be used as the basis for impeachment.

This time Zaiyi personally led the Tiger God Battalion to take over the city defense. At best, he wanted to make a great contribution and lay the foundation for his son to ascend the throne. At worst, he had the ambition to rely on his own troops.

Prince Qing stood firmly on Zaiyi's side, of course, all because of Empress Dowager Cixi.

Cixi was forced into a corner and needed someone to cheer her up. Prince Qing gave her reassurance and insisted that the capital was safe. This was of course good. Guarding the capital silenced all opponents, regardless of Cixi.

Even if the emperor is deposed, he will continue to listen to the government behind the curtain, and no one will dare to make any further comments.

Cixi believed in King Qing and believed that Zaiyi would fight tooth and nail to defend the city in order to support her son in becoming the Dabao, so she felt at ease.

King Qing conveyed Cixi's oral edict to the Prime Minister's Office, and the Prime Minister summoned envoys from various countries and asked the coalition forces to withdraw their troops and retreat to the sea. Such a countermeasure was regarded as defeating the foreign army.

Just as the ministers from various countries were engaged in a verbal dispute with the Prime Minister's Office, a great piece of good news suddenly came.

The Qing soldiers who were originally defeated by the coalition forces of various countries were led by Yulu to the Langfang area. Yulu mobilized the Boxers to demolish the railway, causing the train of the coalition forces to be unable to move and trapped halfway.

Supplies were cut off, and the coalition forces lost ground. They withdrew all the way to the canal, attempting to invade the capital through the canal waterway. The foreigners did not know that the canal was the place where the Boxers were best at exploiting it. They had already set up a net and waited until the coalition forces entered the ambush.

Suddenly, a team of several thousand people sprang out, surrounded the coalition forces and beat them hard, killing forty or fifty soldiers from the coalition forces on the spot.

The coalition forces of various countries are not steel warriors. They are outnumbered and have to retreat. The Boxers like to fight against the wind. When they see the enemy retreat, they immediately become excited. Thousands of boxers are like hungry wolves, chasing after them. The coalition forces are tired of dealing with it and once again leave behind a few soldiers.

Ten corpses fled wildly, all the way back to Tianjin.

The coalition forces from various countries had limited access to Beijing by both land and water. The battle suffered heavy casualties and they returned in defeat. Seymour, the commander-in-chief of the coalition forces, said with lingering fear: "If all the weapons of the Boxer Rebellion are Western-style guns and cannons, then all the coalition forces led by them will be annihilated."

When the news reached the capital, the officials and the people were excited. Cixi was overjoyed and secretly rejoiced. Fortunately, she had delayed the envoys from various countries and did not return the power to Emperor Guangxu.

Prince Su went to see Prince Qing to discuss how to use the Boxers. Because the Boxers won a great victory with their swords and spears, Zaiyi requested that the Boxers be equipped with muskets to be used as the main force against the coalition forces of various countries.

While there were those who supported it, there were those who opposed it. Most of the ministers did not agree with this move. How could the mighty Qing Dynasty rely on militia for support? This would not damage the prestige of the Eight Banners Army.

Cixi ordered Prince Su, Prince Qing and others to discuss a strategy to return her.

Si Gege didn't know that the allied forces from various countries had returned to Tianjin. Seeing that Cixi was in a good mood, Si Gege told Ai Ai that she heard that Prince Duan Jun Zaiyi was going to kill people at Caishikou tomorrow. She had never seen anyone beheaded in her whole life and wanted to see one.

look.

Cixi was surprised: "What is your daughter looking at? Are you not afraid of nightmares at night?"

"I thought, I'd like to see the blood first to strengthen my courage, just in case...I mean, in case the foreigners come in, I can protect Lafayette."

But Cixi was so happy that she hugged her and said: "My son, it is rare that both of you are so loyal. If only you were a man, I will hand over the throne to you."

I went around and around, but I couldn't figure out how to get around to the topic of interceding for He Shaobai.
Chapter completed!