Since Fengsheng's deployment of troops, the Jinchuan front line has repeatedly achieved success.
The left deputy general of Dingxi, Bo Qing'e, led his troops to surround the Menuo Guanzhai. Although the Menuo Guanzhai has not been breached yet, news from the front shows that the leader of Xiaojinchuan, Seng Gesang, is at the end of his rope. It is expected that he will be able to break through it by July at the latest.
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Another military victory made Qianlong regret having listened to the peace proposals proposed by Yu Minzhong, Yinglian, Fulehun, Yinletu and others.
In anger, Yin Letu, Minister of the Ministry of War, failed to complete the ban on shotguns in the Turgut Department when he was General Yin Li, and he was fined one year's salary.
Yin Letu wrote in a letter claiming to be guilty, and was willing to pay six thousand taels of silver to discuss the crime, and Qianlong agreed.
Within two days, the minister Gao Pu impeached the executed eunuch Gao Yuncong, and the imperial censor Guanbao of Zuodu, the minister Shenbao, Ni Chengkuan, and Wu Tan leaked Taoist records.
Qianlong summoned Yu Minzhong and Ying Lian and asked them why they did not retaliate in the previous period. He issued an edict and ordered them to be removed from their posts and to be leniently retained.
Yu Minzhong and Yinglian knew they were guilty, so they each wrote a letter willing to pay five thousand taels of silver to discuss the crime.
Three important ministers were "picked up trouble" by the emperor one after another, which frightened the Minister of Rites, Fulehun, who was the first to propose peace talks. Before the emperor could take any action, he took the initiative and offered to pay 30,000 taels of silver for negotiation on the grounds that the Ministry of Rites had made many mistakes in his appointment.
Only in this way can we gain stability.
Not long after, there was a decree, and Yonggui was appointed as the Minister of Household Affairs and entered the Military Aircraft Department.
Along with this edict, Heshen was appointed Minister-in-Chief of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Vice President of the National History Museum, awarded a first-class crown, and given the opportunity to ride a horse in the Forbidden City.
Yonggui is a veteran minister who has worked in the frontier for many years and has worked hard and achieved great results. Together with Agui, he is known as "Er Gui" and is known for his integrity. There is no criticism from the government and the public about his appointment as a household official.
But Heshen's move in several months really caused a stir in both the government and the public.
In particular, if officials wanted to have the privilege of riding horses in the Forbidden City, they had to be at least sixty-five years old. However, He Shen was able to enjoy this honor at only twenty-five years old, which shows the depth of the imperial power.
All of a sudden, all the military ministers in the Military Aircraft Department were very respectful to He Shen.
The young and successful Heshen did not rely on being ignored by the emperor. He got along well with his colleagues and was even more tolerant towards his subordinates. He asked each household to pay four taels and eighty yuan more compassionate silver on the grounds that the left leader of the Ministry of Internal Affairs had been suffering over the years.
This caused the slaves of the Three Banners to praise this man and the general manager.
Because He Shen was promoted too quickly, many officials came to seek their help. However, He Shen refused to associate with these officials. He refused bribes from several officials in one day. When the news came to Qianlong's ears, he couldn't help being very happy and rewarded him with special rewards.
He Shen has five thousand taels of silver.
But not long after, bad news came from Jinchuan.
The left deputy general of Dingxi, the deputy commander of the Eight Banners Manchuria Zhenglan Banner, and the cabinet bachelor Bo Qing'e were supervising the battle day and night. Unfortunately, he caught wind and cold and suffered from diarrhea and diarrhea every day. It was difficult for him to continue to assume the position of commanding the army.
Qianlong was very anxious and concerned after hearing the news, and ordered Bo Qing'e to hand over the military affairs of General Feng Sheng'e to Dingxi General Feng Sheng'e, and to rest in peace in Chengdu to recuperate.
In view of Bo Qing'e's previous contributions, he was given a special gift of double-eyed flower feathers, and was awarded the titles of Minister of the Ministry of War and Minister of the Lifanyuan.
After the decree was issued to Jinchuan, Dingxi General Feng Sheng'e ordered the deputy capital Tongren and sent Bo Qing'e, who could not even walk, back to Chengdu.
Ren Hehaosheng comforted him, his face was yellow and sore, his forehead was clear, and he said that the emperor would one day appoint him as the governor of Sichuan.
This is also a reasonable thing. If there is no intention to appoint Bo Qing'e as the governor of Sichuan, why would the emperor have the title of Minister of the Ministry of War and Minister of the Lifan Academy?
"Your Majesty has treated me so deeply, but I am unable to repay the country's concerns today. I am afraid that the traitors will jump over the wall in a hurry. Please tell the general that you must supervise and supervise all defense areas again and again, and you must not leave anything out, so that the traitors can take advantage of it.
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Bo Qing'e, who was seriously ill, was still eager to fight the war. He orally recounted some unfinished matters from the previous deployment and asked Renhe to pass them on to the general. His sincere desire to serve the country was really touching.
After Feng Sheng'e personally directed the siege of Menuo's official stronghold, the emperor's order came again, "The weather is hot. Are the officers and soldiers in the army intolerant to the heat? Are all the medicinal materials for summer heat ready? Do not reduce too many troops due to illness. If the United States is destroyed,
Promise, you can rest for half a month before marching into Dajin River, and don't let the soldiers get too tired. I heard that there are many snow-capped mountains in Dajin River, so I should be informed of the regulations on how to conquer Dajin River."
Here in Beijing, it has been sweltering and unbearable since May. Fortunately, a heavy rain fell the day before yesterday, which swept away the annoyance in the city.
However, after the heavy rain, the Shuntian Prefecture reported that the water in the streets and alleys of the capital was overflowing with trouser legs, and asked for money to be allocated to dredge the waterways in the city. Qianlong ordered it to be handed over to the Military Aircraft Department for approval.
The Qin Tian Jian also reported on the celestial phenomena. The recent heavy rains in the capital area may cause disasters, and the imperial court is requested to make preparations for flood prevention and warning.
The coolness brought by the heavy rain made Qianlong temporarily give up the idea of going to Chengde Summer Resort, and reviewed the memorials of governors from various places in Yangxin Hall.
While he was doing this, he felt discomfort in his throat and couldn't help but cough slightly. He Shen, who was waiting next to him, handed over the spittoon.
After spitting out the phlegm accumulated in his throat, Qianlong nodded and looked at Heshen with relief: "Among these servants, you and Shen are the most attentive. The more I see you, the happier I am, and I can't live without you.
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He Shen put the spittoon aside and chuckled: "Your Majesty, it's not that this servant is careful, but that I'm always ready to help you solve your problems. Otherwise, what's the use of your servants?"
Qianlong couldn't help but laugh and asked Heshen if he still lived in the old house.
He Shen said he lived in the house that his father often kept.
Qianlong shook his head and said: "I've already worn the top grade. The house needs to be bigger, otherwise I can't live on the south bank of Shichahai. I think the scenery is pretty good. You can ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs to build you a house there."
Hearing this, He Shen couldn't help but feel warm in his heart and sore in his nose, but he rejected the emperor's kindness and said: "Although my servant's house is small, it is still enough to live in. There are not many people in the family, so it is okay to live here.
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Qianlong closed the fold of the Governor of Zhili and stared at He Shen: "Keep what I give you. Don't ask for what I don't give you."
He Shen was startled and hurriedly knelt down: "I thank you, Master, for your kindness!"
"Get up."
Qianlong slowly sat up from the dragon chair, looking a little tired.
He Shen asked hurriedly: "Master, do you want to rest?"
Qianlong nodded and said: "I have to take a nap. This man cannot accept old age. When I was as old as you, I didn't have the habit of taking a nap, but now, I really can't do it without taking a nap."
He Shen hurriedly accompanied Qianlong to the bedroom, took off the emperor's shoes and covered him with a thin quilt before respectfully exiting.
However, he did not return to the military aircraft office. Instead, he read some official documents from the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the pavilion outside the palace.
While he was watching, the internal supervisor responsible for delivering the notification rushed over.
"What's the matter? Your Majesty is resting."
"He Zhongtang, eight hundred miles urgent!"
"Which side?"
“Sichuan!”
"Sichuan?"
He Shen quickly took the express delivery and opened it to look at it.
After reading it, I was stunned, and then hurriedly walked outside the emperor's bedroom. I originally wanted to knock on the door immediately, but I didn't dare to knock when I raised my hand.
I went back and forth several times, thinking that this was a major military matter that could not be delayed, so I gritted my teeth and knocked on the door.
There was no movement in the room at first, but when Heshen knocked again, the emperor's displeased voice came: "You damn slaves, I can't even take a nap peacefully."
Heshen said in fear: "Master, this is slave Heshen."
"He Shen? What's wrong? Are you so irritable?"
Qianlong, who had just fallen asleep, forced himself to sit up.
He Shen said from outside: "Your Majesty, the eight hundred miles just arrived from Sichuan are urgent."
"Oh? But Meno captured it!"
When he heard that it was an urgent journey from Sichuan to Eight Hundred Miles, Qianlong felt no sleepiness at all. He got out of bed a little excited and walked towards the door without even having time to put on his shoes.
After the door was opened, he saw that there was no joy on He Shen's face. He couldn't help but was stunned. He reached out and took the express delivery. After reading it, his face changed just like He Shen did before.
The urgent delivery was from General Fengsheng of Dingxi. It contained only one incident. Five days ago, the bandits broke out of the encirclement and fought their way to Chongqing. There seemed to be signs of escaping down the river to Huguang.