Yunli took a deep breath and said: "No need, it's not that I don't believe you, but I think it's a bit too cruel to kill tens of thousands of soldiers like this."
In a battle between two armies, although casualties are inevitable, you will generally avoid killing prisoners, because killing them again after they have surrendered to you would be an indiscriminate killing of innocent people, which is detrimental to moral integrity.
Although Jungar's tens of thousands of troops were not prisoners of war, Hongshi could have poisoned them, and naturally he could also have used other drugs. In other words, he could have spared their lives and captured them as prisoners of war. As long as the Buddha's standard
When the 200,000-strong army comes back, Alimo and others will retreat no matter how fierce they are. Tens of thousands of people will be killed at will. Hongshi's heart is more ruthless than any of them.
On the other side, Hongshi said disapprovingly: "When did Uncle Seventeen become so soft-hearted? These people have bad intentions towards me, the Qing Dynasty, and they deserve to lose their lives. If we are attacked by them today, they will not have any thoughts towards us."
kindness."
"I am not merciful, but if you kill too many people, there will be peace." Yunli paused for a moment, then said: "Speaking of which, when you poison the water, aren't you afraid of accidentally injuring the innocent people they captured?
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Hongshi chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, you can rest assured about this. Whether it is water or food, they are extremely nervous. They don't have enough for themselves, so how can they give it to the untouchables in their eyes?"
"This is all your speculation. In other words, you are not 100% sure." After saying this, Yunli said no more and ordered people to open the city gate and check whether all those people were dead.
If so, they will be buried on the spot, and all the captured people will be sent back to comfort them. Anyone whose family members died due to this war will be given a hundred taels of silver as a token of comfort.
On that day, the Ministry of Rites presented a document and set the date for the enthronement ceremony. The 16th day of the first lunar month of the coming year is an auspicious day and the most suitable day for the enthronement ceremony. After reading it carefully, Yunli agreed to set the date for the enthronement ceremony on the 16th day of the first lunar month.
The Ministry of Etiquette prepares for the enthronement ceremony.
On this day, Zhang Tingyu came to see Yunli overnight, naturally for the purpose of appointing a new king. After the court meeting that day, although he reluctantly agreed, he still felt that the matter was quite strange after returning. In addition, he heard that Hongshi
After using poison to kill tens of thousands of Jungar's soldiers, he felt even more unable to sit still and wanted to ask Yunli to try to postpone the enthronement ceremony. However, Yunli kept saying that he knew what he was doing and was determined not to postpone the day of the enthronement ceremony.
Zhang Tingyu became anxious and couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, although Hongshi seems to have made great contributions to the Qing Dynasty, according to the official's opinion, he is simply ambitious and has bad intentions. The sixth elder brother is young and cannot do anything after he ascends the throne.
If you handle court affairs alone and say something that doesn't sit well with you, it's very likely that someone will...
As for the Nala family and the Liu family, according to the current situation, after the sixth elder brother ascends the throne, he will definitely make them empress dowagers. They were reprimanded by the emperor in the first place because they committed serious crimes. Such people
How can I be the Queen Mother, and how can I live in Cining Palace? My lord, you must think of a way!"
Listening to Zhang Tingyu's words, Yunli said: "The matter has reached this point, even I, the king, have no way to delay the matter any longer."
Zhang Tingyu didn't expect that after saying so much, what he got was still such a sentence. He couldn't catch it in one breath. After coughing several times, he cleared his throat and said with cupped hands: "If it is inevitable that the sixth elder brother will ascend the throne, then what will happen next?"
The officer has something to ask of me."
Yunli raised his hand and said, "If Mr. Zhang has something to say, just say it. There is no need to salute like this."
Zhang Tingyu's expression turned cold and he said: "Please, Your Majesty, order Hongshi to be killed to prevent him from doing anything that would endanger our Qing Dynasty."
Yunli glanced at Zhang Tingyu in surprise and said: "Prime Minister Zhang has always been kind to others. I didn't expect that he would say the word 'kill' today. This really surprises me."
"Being kind to others depends on who they are. Just looking at Hongshi's method of dealing with Jungar's soldiers, the lower officials don't believe that he has changed his past. Therefore, this person must not be retained, let alone propose to make the sixth elder brother the emperor.
For one thing, it was his suggestion."
Yunli nodded and said: "What Prime Minister Zhang said is true, but as I said before, I know this matter well. Prime Minister Zhang does not need to worry. I assure you that no one can be detrimental to our Qing Dynasty!"
Zhang Tingyu only said that Yunli agreed to his words, and quickly urged: "Then please ask the prince to order Hongshi to be removed immediately to avoid causing a big disaster in the future."
Yunli considered it and said: "No matter what method he used, after all, he has just made great contributions to our Qing Dynasty. If he kills him like this, I am afraid that there is something wrong, and it will be difficult to explain to the officials."
Zhang Tingyu said: "But if this continues, once the Sixth Prince ascends the throne, Your Majesty, you will no longer be the supervisor of the Qing Dynasty, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to influence Hongshi again."
Compared to Zhang Tingyu's anxiety, Yunli seemed much calmer, "I have my own plans, so don't worry, Prime Minister Zhang."
"But..." Before Zhang Tingyu could say anything, Yunli had already said: "Okay, I am a little tired, so Prime Minister Zhang should go back first."
Seeing what Yunli said, Zhang Tingyu had no choice but to stand up and leave. He couldn't help but shake his head as he turned to leave, obviously worried about the future fate of the Qing Dynasty.
A few days later, Fobiao's 200,000-strong army returned to the capital. When he learned that the crisis in the capital had been resolved, he was relieved. However, he did not understand why Yunli, who had always been the most supportive of Hongli, agreed to make Hongzhan emperor.
Like Zhang Tingyu, he felt that this matter was inappropriate. After repeated questioning, Yunli said that this was the best decision for the Qing Dynasty, and was unwilling to say anything else.
Fobiao didn't understand why Yunli became so stubborn on this matter and refused to listen to advice, but he couldn't say anything more. He could only follow Yunli's order and stationed camp outside the city until the border was completely calmed down.
Then send these 200,000 troops back to various places.
In fact, Zhungar's entire army was wiped out this time, and even the Khan King was dead. He had no ability to raise troops against the Qing Dynasty. Tsarist Russia had always been safe and sound. Fobia really didn't understand what Yunli had to worry about.
The fact that 200,000 troops were stationed outside the city soon became known to Hongshi. After thinking for a moment, he decided to enter the palace to discuss the matter with Nala.
To each other, the sky was fine, and although it was the twelfth lunar month, there was not much chill. Hongshi stroked Nala and walked in the imperial garden. After explaining the matter in detail, he said: "Empress, I think you should be polite."
This approach seems to be to be wary of your son."
"It can almost be said that you coerced him to propose a new king. Although he later approved of Hongzhan's succession, he must be wary of you. This is human nature."
Hong Shi said worriedly: "But if this happens, I will be very passive. What if he starts an army and makes trouble and wants to kill me?"