In the days that followed, Xianyue would go to the Yangxin Hall every day to accompany Hongli through the two difficult hours. What was gratifying was that after five days, the pain of Hongli's drug addiction began to gradually ease, and one day
It takes less than a day and it is obviously effective. As long as you continue to persist, you can get rid of the drug addiction in just a few days.
Although Hu and Xia Qing didn't know why Xianyue's attitude changed drastically, such a change was undoubtedly what they wanted to see. Just when everything in the palace began to improve, something came from Shengjing that made Hongli unhappy.
information.
Hongli had issued an edict many days before and ordered Hongzhang to enter the capital. However, after the latter received the imperial edict, he still delayed his departure, saying that he was ill and could not enter the capital to meet the emperor.
Hong Zhou also heard about this matter, so he stayed after the morning session the next day and said with a cupped hand: "Your Majesty, by doing this, Hong Zhou obviously knew that he was suspicious of the Emperor, and was afraid that it would be difficult to leave once he entered the capital, so he deliberately delayed it."
"I know." Hongli said with a gloomy expression: "During these days, secret documents have been sent to the capital one after another. In addition to the four prefectures we knew before, there are six more prefectures, many of which are governors or governors who hold the military power of a province.
Being able to bribe so many officials shows that Hong Chang has been plotting for a long time."
"Your Majesty, since Hongsheng is unwilling to enter the capital, it is better to let my younger brother go. In any case, Hongsheng is still the emperor's minister. I believe he does not dare to mess around."
Hongli coughed lightly and sneered: "You believe him, but I don't believe him at all. I will issue another order to send him to the capital. If he refuses, it will be a rebellion, and I can take the opportunity to remove him from the official position."
Abolish his military power and there will be no need to think about brotherhood."
Hong Zhou frowned and said: "My brother is worried that once things intensify, Hong Sheng will take risks. The emperor also said just now that among the people related to him, there are those with military power. Once chaos breaks out, even if it cannot shake the foundation, it will still
The people brought one
A disaster, or..." Before he could continue, Hongli raised his hand and said: "If he really wants to rebel, even if you go, nothing will be changed." As he said, he sighed.
: "What is supposed to come will always come, take advantage of it
It is the best choice to get rid of him before the weather is over. As for those supervising officials..." Hongli showed a hint of hesitation, and after walking back and forth a few times with his body that was a little weak due to days of drug withdrawal, he gritted his teeth and said
:"Only
Otherwise, let's forget about the past!" Making this decision was difficult for Hongli. He was unwilling to condone those officials, but as Hongsheng said, in the event of war, the people will be the first to bear the brunt.
.
In prosperity, the people suffer; in death, the people suffer; no matter whether the dynasty rises or falls, it is the people who suffer. As the emperor, he is the father of the people of the Qing Dynasty and has the responsibility to protect their safety.
Hong Zhou thought for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, this move can indeed avoid war to the greatest extent, but the tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in Hong Zhou's hands..."
Hongli said coldly: "If he really wants to fight, I will help him. It's just tens of thousands of troops. He himself is not a genius in leading troops. Zhao Hui and A Gui can lead the troops to annihilate them."
Him; I want to see who will help him."
Hong Zhou lowered his eyes and said: "Now that the country is peaceful and the people are safe, no one will follow Hong Shan to cause chaos. The emperor has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, and he will not be afraid of him; but it is still a war."
Hongli said coldly: "There is nothing we can do about this." He is not a monarch who cannot let go. He will avoid it if he can, but if it is really unavoidable, he will send troops to destroy it.
Hong Zhou was silent for a moment and said: "I still want to go to Shengjing. Even if I can't persuade Hong Shan, I still have ways to prevent him from causing trouble."
Hong Li and his brother had been together for more than thirty years. Hong Zhou saw it with a moment's thought and said coldly: "You want to wait for an opportunity to kill Hong Shan?"
Hong Zhou cupped his hands and said, "Killing one person to save lives, I think this is worth a try."
"Of course I know, but Hong Sheng knows that you are loyal to me. Once you enter the land of Shengjing alone, he will definitely be unfavorable to you; unless you lead troops there, but in this case, the two armies will go to war, so this
The law simply doesn’t work.”
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I can handle it." Faced with Hong Zhou's repeated requests, Hong Li said resolutely: "I said it can't be done, it can't be done, and no further discussion is allowed!"
Before Hongli finished speaking, a eunuch hurried in with a book in his hand and said eagerly: "Your Majesty, we have an urgent report from Shengjing eight hundred miles away!"
Without waiting for Hongli's instructions, Xiaowu had already taken the folder from his hand and presented it to Hongli. After reading it, Hongli's face turned livid and said: "What a man, you actually dare to rebel and are so impatient!"
"
"Your Majesty, has Hongsheng raised troops?" When he heard the urgent report from Shengjing, Hong Zhou had already vaguely guessed the content of the memorial. Except for Hongsheng's rebellion, there was nothing worth spending 800 miles.
urgent.
"We haven't raised our troops yet, but there have been a lot of changes in recent days. I'm afraid it will be a matter of time before we raise our troops." Hongli repeated the memorial and said to Xiaowu: "Immediately send word that Zhaohui and Agui have come to the palace to see me."
Xiao Wu was about to leave when Hong Zhou suddenly knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, I know the troops and horses in the capital. In a hurry, the three major battalions can use less than 50,000 troops. It will take time to mobilize troops from other places.
In contrast, Hongsheng is well prepared. Before the reinforcements from various places, we will be at a disadvantage. This will be extremely detrimental to the emperor and the Qing Dynasty. Please allow me to give it a try!"
Hong Li said in a cold tone: "Even if the disadvantage is only temporary, I can't afford it!" His eyes glanced at Hong Zhou, who was kneeling down, and softened slightly, and said: "I don't want the people to suffer, but I don't want it either.
Old Five, you are in danger."
Hong Zhou met his eyes and said: "My brother promised the emperor that he will return safely, so I ask the emperor to agree." Before Hongli could speak, he added: "A few days ago, there was a flood in Jiangning Mansion, and it was flooded.
Although there are not many people, there are thousands of acres
Fertile farmland was washed away, and Jiangning was one of the richest places in the Qing Dynasty. The floods in Jiangning will inevitably affect the taxes collected this autumn, making it difficult to replenish the national treasury. Moreover, the emperor has just allocated one million taels of silver for disaster relief. At this time, troops are launched.
It’s really not the best idea!”
Seeing him mention this matter, Hongli couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, and waved his hand and said: "Of course I understand what you said, but..." Hongli was silent for a moment, and sighed: "It would be best if we didn't send troops.
, but Lao Wu, it’s not that I don’t believe you
, but... Hongsheng is so ambitious that he cannot listen to your advice, and Shengjing is his territory. If you go there, it will be like a sheep entering the tiger's mouth. As for the assassination..." He shook his head and said: "Lao Wu, do you think Hongsheng will give it to you?
Do you have a chance to assassinate him?"
"My dear brother, I believe that everything in this world is impossible. It only depends on how to do it." After saying that, he begged again: "Please give me a chance to share your worries and eliminate the disasters for the people!"