Cixi said again: "Your Majesty, do you think it is feasible for them to go to Tianjin?"

Guangxu said: "The candidates decided by the Empress Dowager are foolproof."

As Cixi judged, Guangxu did fight against Cixi's idea of ​​using overseas Chinese to fight Cixi. Of course, Guangxu is not now. The blind and impulsive young man in the Wuxu period. After nearly two years of imprisonment and the displaced state of the Gengzi country, Guangxu has indeed matured a lot and is more clear about the overall situation of the world. Of course, he knew that overseas Chinese could not be really loyal to the world, but it didn't matter to Guangxu. After all, it was boring to be a puppet emperor. It would be better to fight and fight to the death. When Guangxu asked Cixi to return to Beijing to negotiate with other countries, he really had the intention to put life and death aside. Even if he was killed by the Eight-Nation Alliance, it would be better to die than to live without death.

Moreover, judging from the remarks of overseas Chinese, they have mentioned many times that they demanded reform of the Qing court. This is consistent with Guangxu's idea. After experiencing the Reform of 1898, Guangxu also gained some understanding of the political systems of countries around the world. He knew that there are two types of national systems in various countries in the world, one is constitutional monarchy and the other is republic. Guangxu also read the introduction booklet of overseas Chinese. He knew that overseas Chinese had implemented a republic system on islands in the past, that is, the United States, France and other countries, but only a president, and the president set a deadline. It seems that they are unlikely to usurp the throne. Guangxu himself agreed to implement constitutionalism. This proposition should be supported by overseas Chinese. This is also Guangxu's greatest confidence in his heart, and it is also accurate that Cixi did not understand this.

Guangxu did not object to the candidates set by Cixi. Although they were all Cixi, Zhao Shuqiao needed to say that Zhao Shuqiao was even more familiar with Prince Qing. When he was free in the palace, Prince Qing's Fujin Changgong came to surrender to Cixi to play cards and spend time. He would bring a wooden box full of white silver pieces, and every time he left, the box was empty. It is said that once when Prince Qing went back, he brought a small box of silver, but was scolded by Prince Qing all day.

Before the Reform of 1898, Guangxu still had a team of the imperial party. After the Coup of 1898, the Imperial party completely scattered. Although after the Coup of 1898, many ministers opposed Cixi's abolition of Guangxu, this was only for the sake of the overall situation and did not mean that they all supported Guangxu. Therefore, it was the same for anyone who sent to Tianjin to recruit overseas Chinese. As long as overseas Chinese were recruited to Xi'an, they would express their willingness to support reform and reform and implement constitutionalism in person. I believe that they would definitely receive support from overseas Chinese.

The emperor had no objection to the candidates ordered by the Empress Dowager himself, so he naturally decided. Moreover, dispatching a prince and a military minister was enough. At this time, Zai Yi stepped out and said: "Empress Dowager, Prince Qing is still the military boss, and it has a great relationship. You should not leave Xi'an easily. I am unworthy of being willing to receive an order to go to Tianjin to recruit overseas Chinese."

Cixi opened her eyes suddenly, and a cold light flashed in her eyes. She snorted coldly, saying, "Why are you going to join in the fun? Just stay honestly in Xi'an, that's it."

Zai Yi's heart was trembling, and she lowered her head, not daring to say anything else?

Of course, Cixi knew what Zai Yi was thinking. In fact, it was similar to Guangxu's plan. It was just that overseas Chinese could support the eldest prince and might have some conditions for overseas Chinese. In fact, there was a large part of the reason Cixi was dissatisfied with the eldest prince. Originally, Zai Yi was just an ordinary prince of the Qing court, and was no different from other royal members. However, after her son was established as the eldest prince, they saw the hope of gaining the highest power of the Qing Dynasty. However, their father and son's limited political mind made them unable to make the right choice at this time, but instead made something similar to crazy.

Just after Cixi declared war on various countries, the eldest prince openly called the emperor a disciple of the devil in the palace, and Zaiyi even brought a group of Boxers into the palace, saying that it was "looking for the Ergang", and said that the emperor was a friend of foreigners and the Boxers wanted to "kill the Japanese disciples". Is this a big deal? Today Zaiyi dared to bring people into the palace to kill the emperor, and wouldn't he have to plot against him tomorrow? Therefore, Cixi was furious on the spot and ordered that all the Boxers who broke into the palace beheaded, punished the prince for one year's salary, and whipped the eldest prince 20 to show punishment, and complained sternly on the spot: "Do you think you are the emperor? Do you think you can just mess around when state affairs are in chaos? If I can make your son the eldest prince, I can immediately depose him!" Since then, the father has become much more honest.

However, Cixi still did not abolish the eldest prince. Although Cixi said it lightly, she could abolish it if she could be abolished, but incidents like the deposed crown prince could not be done at any time. Not only could it not be abolished, nor could it be abolished. Moreover, the eldest prince was established by Cixi and was abolished by Cixi. Wasn’t it slapped himself in the face? Moreover, when she first established the eldest prince, she planned to use him to replace Guangxu at any time. Now that she has deposed the eldest prince, she is equivalent to confirming Guangxu’s position? Therefore, although Cixi did not abolish the eldest prince, she strictly restricted Zaiyi and his son. Naturally, this time, she would not let Zaiyi go to Tianjin to recruit overseas Chinese.

In fact, the most suitable person to go to Tianjin is Ronglu. Although he is the second-ranked Minister of Military Affairs, Prince Qing actually doesn't care about the affairs. Therefore, Ronglu is the one who really controls the military affairs department. He also holds military power and is well versed in the officialdom. He is also the minister who is most trusted by Cixi. The relationship between the two is so close that they can almost joke around at will.

After the Wuxu Coup, everyone was very taboo about the "Kang Party", but only Ronglu and Li Hongzhang dared to call themselves "Kang Party" in front of Cixi. The difference is that before Li Hongzhang became the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, Jin saw Cixi thanking him. At that time, someone impeached Li Hongzhang as Kang Youwei's accomplice. Li Hongzhang replied: "If the old law could strengthen the country, our country would have been strong long ago. That is, the law of reform will be Kang Party, and my crimes will be unavoidable, but I am Kang Party." Later, when Li Hongzhang took office in Guangzhou, and the court demanded strict acceptance of Kang Party, Li Hongzhang made another shocking statement: "The court is willing to arrest Kang Party, so you don't need to be afraid, I am Kang Party!"

Ronglu joked about this topic in front of Cixi. Ronglu said: Lao Fu, I am a Kang party! Cixi said: Yes. But Kang Youwei was a traitor, and she failed your kindness to promote him and wanted Yuan Shikai to kill you! After saying that, both of them laughed. This also shows that Li Hongzhang was relying on his seniority in front of Cixi, while Ronglu was closer to Cilu. Therefore, if Ronglu went to Tianjin, he could discuss those things that were hard to explain with overseas Chinese, but was also the topics that Cixi was most concerned about.

However, Cixi is not in Beijing but in Xi'an. Although it cannot be said that she is in a dangerous place, it is definitely not as safe as in Beijing. When Cixi first arrived in Xi'an, it was a severe drought in Shaanxi. After learning that the Empress Dowager and the Emperor lived in Xi'an, they gathered in Xi'an, and at most, there were more than 20,000 people. Every day, the crying sounds of the governor's yard could be heard. Although a large number of officers and soldiers surrounded the governor's yard like an iron barrel, Cixi still felt frightened. Fortunately, the rice supply from all over the place was sent to Xi'an. Therefore, Cixi ordered the establishment of a porridge factory in Chengguan in Xi'an to help the hungry people and build a warming factory to allow the victims to spend the winter. After the New Year, a heavy snow relieved the drought and the victims dispersed.

Under such circumstances, Cixi naturally did not dare to let Ronglu leave Xi'an. Wang Wenshao was old and could not go on a long journey, and Zaiyi was unreliable, so she could only let Zhao Shuqiao accompany Prince Qing to this trip. Zhao Shuqiao stood firmly on Cixi's side during the Wuxu period. Although she complained about Cixi during the last inspection of the Boxer Rebellion, Cixi knew that this could not be blamed entirely on Zhao Shuqiao, so Zhao Shuqiao could still trust her.

After confirming the candidate for the envoy to Tianjin, Guangxu instructed the two imperial envoys to commend overseas Chinese this time to show the court's kindness and honor, and not to be arrogant and hurt the loyal and righteous men. Cixi also pulled out a lot of treasures, as well as 20,000 taels of silver as a reward for overseas Chinese and military service.

Although the living conditions in Xi'an are a little worse, officials from various provinces are still quite conscientious and have sent a lot of offerings. Therefore, Qingting still has some foundation in Xi'an and can also give out some decent rewards so that it will not harm the face of the Supreme Kingdom of the Celestial Empire.

In the end, Cixi, in the name of Guangxu, issued an edict, calling Li Hongzhang a state affairs, working hard and capable, and specially named Li Hongzhang as the Minister of Military Affairs. This is also the reward for Li Hongzhang.

Cixi knew very well what Li Hongzhang wanted? Although Li Hongzhang was the only minister in the court who was known as the Central Government before entering the military plane, the failure to actually enter the military plane made Li Zhongzhang deserve his name, and it was still Li Hongzhang's biggest flaw. At this time, Cixi naturally knew how to meet his preferences. Moreover, now Li Hongzhang has restored the positions of Governor of Zhili and Minister of Beiyang. Although they are now empty positions, they have no higher positions except the Minister of Military Plan.

"Walking on the Minister of Military Affairs Office" is the official name of all military affairs ministers. From the establishment of the Military Affairs Office, it has been more than 150 years since the establishment of the Military Affairs Office. It has been a permanent institution from a temporary institution and replaced the cabinet to become the highest power center of the Qing court. A complete set of rules and regulations have been formed. Although from the famous discussion, all military affairs ministers are at the same level, there is actually a strict arrangement within the Military Affairs Office, which marks the power of all military affairs masters.

The size of strength and the magnitude of status. If you go to court or go to a military aircraft to handle matters, the foreman's military aircraft minister must be at the foreman's military aircraft minister, and holds the important memorials and approvals that need to be processed that day. When the foreman's military aircraft minister is about to reach the door, he needs to run a few steps with the most agile attitude and lift the curtain for the ministers. Therefore, the last military aircraft minister is also called "the curtain picking military aircraft".
Chapter completed!