At this time, Emperor Xingqing, who was sitting on the throne of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, was stunned, and at the same time, there was a burst of panic in his heart.
The domineering aura that he had when he ascended the throne has now been completely eliminated.
Originally, the Xingqing Emperor had already made up his mind when he was in Prince Rui's Mansion. After he ascended the throne, he would work with Liu Hai and others, and then slowly take control of the court, and finally become the real emperor.
But today reality gave him a hard slap, completely waking him up from his sweet dream.
Only then did he fully understand that he was Liu Hai's puppet. Without Liu Hai's voice, his imperial edict would probably not be able to leave the Forbidden City.
Just when Emperor Xingqing was sitting there dumbfounded, Liu Hai took a few steps forward, took the edict from the eunuch's hand, and then smiled slightly and said to Emperor Xingqing who was sitting on the throne of the Hall of Supreme Harmony: "Your Majesty, Liu Hai
Accept the order."
After Liu Hai said this, he turned around and said to the civil and military ministers in the main hall: "Since the emperor has entrusted me with an important task, I will do my part."
After Liu Hai said this, his eyes glanced at the civil and military personnel below.
Because the bangs in his eyes were so sharp, whenever he saw them on someone, that person would feel a chill on his neck and could not help but shrink back.
Liu Hai saw that none of the ministers dared to object, so he nodded with satisfaction, and then continued: "From now on, the appointment of all ministers in the court must have my handwriting."
"Another one is what Zhao Jiahua said just now. The military aircraft department is run by the imperial court. Military aircraft should be appointed as soon as possible to ensure peace of mind for the world."
"I think Zhao Jiahua and other former military and aircraft ministers are doing a good job in handling government affairs, so I don't think they should be replaced. What do you think, ministers?"
When the civil and military officers below saw Liu Hai being so strong, they all started to behave like quails and didn't stand out at all.
Seeing that the people below did not object, Liu Hai nodded and said, "Then it's settled."
Liu Hai said that he had almost settled today's affairs. He turned his head again and faced Emperor Xingqing above him. He slightly cupped his hands and then said: "Your Majesty, I have nothing to say anymore. Is there anything else your Majesty has to say?"
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What else could Emperor Xingqing say now? So he could only say to his subordinates with a livid face: "I'm a little tired, so I'll just stop here today."
After Emperor Xingqing said these words, he left the throne and went down the imperial steps. The eunuch following him hurried over to help him.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Xingqing pushed this man away as soon as he waved his sleeves, and then went to the back hall alone.
The eunuch was a little frightened when he saw Emperor Xingqing. Although he had taken refuge with Liu Hai, Emperor Xingqing was the emperor after all. If one day he went crazy and regardless of Liu Hai's face, Liu Hai might not be able to deal with him.
He really had a falling out with Emperor Xingqing because of himself.
So the eunuch ignored him and the ministers in the main hall knelt down in front of Liu Hai before they even took three steps and two steps at a time.
"Mr. Wu Guo, my servant Qian Shun, kowtows to you."
Liu Hai stood there and nodded without letting the other person stand up, "What's the matter?"
"My lord, you have also seen that my servant has offended the emperor to death today. You have to make the decision for me."
Liu Hai looked the eunuch up and down, then chuckled, "What are you afraid of? I can still make you suffer no end."
Liu Hai was actually quite satisfied with this eunuch who had taken refuge in him for the first time.
So Liu Hai thought for a while and then said: "The chief eunuchs in the harem are no longer here. So, from today on, you will be the general manager of the harem."
After hearing Liu Hai's words, Qian Shun couldn't open his eyes with laughter. With Liu Hai's words, from now on, he will be the uncrowned king in the harem.
After Liu Hai comforted Qian Shun, he said to the important ministers below: "That's it for today. Let's go back and summarize the things that have been delayed in the court during this period. The court will officially start operations tomorrow."
The civil and military ministers below looked at Liu Hai standing in the center, looking arrogant. Although they were dissatisfied in their hearts, they did not dare to show any outward signs.
After the civil and military ministers left, Liu Hai said to Zhao Jiahua and other military and aircraft ministers: "You guys and I will go to the military aircraft office. We have a lot of things to do today, and I'm afraid we will be busy."
Next, Liu Hai took all the military aircraft and ministers to the Economic Department to deal with the official documents accumulated during this period.
Not to mention the bangs, this side is slowly getting on the right track.
Besides, the news of Emperor Xingqing's accession to the throne was quickly spread throughout the Qing Dynasty through telegraphs.
This news was like a stone that disturbed the tranquility of the entire pond.
The feudal officials from various places did not fully approve of Liu Haili's emperor, because everyone knew that he was Liu Hai's puppet.
However, these people did not express any objection, but began to recruit troops in their own areas. Seeing that the entire Qing Dynasty was about to form a situation of warlord separatism.
At this time, the Empress Dowager Cixi had also arrived in Taiyuan, the provincial capital of Shanxi. Here, Shanxi Governor Hu Pinzhi, along with all the civil and military officials from the provincial capital, met the Empress Dowager Cixi outside the city gate.
Hu Pinzhi looked at the official road in the distance at the city gate and paced back and forth anxiously. After he received the news that the Empress Dowager Cixi had entered Shanxi, he immediately sent out his cronies and led troops to greet them. According to the legend,
According to the information coming back, Empress Dowager Cixi should arrive in Taiyuan today.
They waited until almost noon when some small black spots finally appeared in the distance of the pipe.
Then a fast horse ran towards this side. The man on the horse came to Hu Pinzhi's eyes, got off the horse and knelt down on one knee, "Go back to the governor, the Queen Mother Lafayette's motorcade will be here soon."
"Okay, you go down and rest, I know."
The Tanma quickly retreated to the side to rest.
Hu Pinzhi quickly tidied his clothes, and then said to the officials behind him: "The Queen Mother and Lafayette will be here soon. Let's welcome them."
After he finished speaking, he took the lead and walked forward, and the others quickly followed him.
After walking for a mile, everyone finally came across the motorcade of the Empress Dowager Cixi.
Now the Empress Dowager Cixi's motorcade has been replaced by a cannon. Now almost everyone around the Empress Dowager Cixi who needs it has a car or a sedan.
The Empress Dowager Cixi was sitting on a large carriage. There were stoves and various kinds of food prepared for the Empress Dowager Cixi's residence. As long as the Empress Dowager Cixi stayed inside, she could eat, drink, defecate, and sleep.
When Hu Pinzhi saw the car stopped, he quickly stepped forward and knelt in front of the Empress Dowager Cixi's car. "Your Majesty, Hu Pinzhi, Governor of Shanxi Province, wishes to pay homage to the Empress Dowager. May you live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years."
After a while, the Empress Dowager Cixi's lazy voice came from the car, "Okay, don't stay here, we can talk after we get into the city."
After the Empress Dowager Cixi finished speaking, Hu Pinzhi quickly stood up and led the way, and then the motorcade entered Taiyuan City in a mighty manner.
The Empress Dowager Cixi's motorcade stopped at the entrance of the Shanxi Governor's Yamen, then entered through the main entrance of the Shanxi Governor's Yamen, and then stopped in the small square in front.
By this time, Li Lianying and Cui Yugui were already waiting beside the Empress Dowager Cixi's car.
The two men diligently helped Empress Dowager Cixi get out of the car. When they arrived, Hu Pinzhi, the governor of Shanxi Province, rushed over to salute her again.
After Empress Dowager Cixi got out of the car, she told Cui Yugui who was standing beside her, "Take the emperor and empress to the back to rest. Don't worry about the things in front."
"Hey, I'll just go and do it."
Cui Yugui agreed, then turned around, took the maids and eunuchs, surrounded Emperor Guangxu, Queen Longyu, and Concubine Zhen and went west behind the Shanxi Governor's Yamen.
Empress Dowager Cixi just nodded, turned around and entered the main hall of the governor's office, and sat down in the middle.
Hu Pinzhi quickly led his civil and military ministers to follow the Empress Dowager Cixi, and then stood on both sides.
Empress Dowager Cixi looked at the ministers below and said tiredly: "If nothing happens, let's leave. The Ai family has been a little tired these days and needs to have a good rest."
If it were any other time, the people below would naturally not dare to disturb the Empress Dowager Cixi's rest, but today we must not forget that a new emperor has ascended the throne in the capital, and the Empress Dowager Cixi must be informed of this matter no matter what.
Hu Pinzhi had no choice but to stand up and report: "Weak minister Hu Pinzhi, the governor of Shanxi Province, is well-established."
The Empress Dowager Cixi frowned a little after seeing it, but now she needed Hu Pinzhi, so she could only say: "If you have something to say, just tell me. After the matter is done, the Ai family is resting."
"To report to the Queen Mother, Liu Hai, the traitor on the other side of the capital, supported Pu Jun, the son of Prince Rui, and has been enthroned."
The Empress Dowager Cixi's hands trembled when she heard this. The last thing she wanted to see finally happened.
This move of bangs can be said to be a huge blow to her and Emperor Guangxu's prestige.
From now on, there will be only two days in the world. I am afraid that all the feudal officials in the entire Qing Dynasty will have their own thoughts. The Qing Dynasty that they have worked hard to maintain for decades may fall apart.
The Empress Dowager of Cixi became angrier as she thought about it, and then she slapped the table and said to the people below: "Liu Hai, this traitor is so bold, he is Cao Cao and Wang Mang at that time."
Then the Empress Dowager Cixi lost her temper again in the main hall, and then the ministers at the bottom asked: "What should we do now? Do you have any way to speak out?"
In fact, after Hu Pinzhi received the news that Liu Hai had established a new emperor, he had already thought that Empress Dowager Cixi would ask such a question, so he was prepared.
"To inform the Queen Mother, now that Liu Hai has established a new emperor, the top priority is for the Queen Mother and the Emperor to send a telegram to the whole country and tell the world that the Emperor and the Queen Mother are still alive and are still in charge of the Qing Dynasty."
The Empress Dowager Cixi frowned after hearing what he said. What kind of life or death? This is not a bit unpleasant to hear.
But the Empress Dowager Cixi couldn't care less about this now. She thought for a moment that this was probably the best way at the moment. If she didn't show up, the whole world might think she was dead, and then she would be in trouble.
"That's good. As you said, we will immediately send a call to the whole country to let everyone in the world know that the Ai family is still here. Liu Hai has no control over the world."