Usurping the Qing Dynasty: My first love was Cixi

Chapter 289 Extremely glorious! Prince Regent!

To be honest, it would have been nice to have caused some trouble some time ago.

Because everyone at least knows how difficult this battle is and how difficult it is for the Russian army to fight.

A few years ago, these 60,000 Russian troops were enough to kill several rounds of the capital, enough to crush all the Qing troops several rounds.

But now, he has won such a great victory.

100,000 people fight 60,000 people, plus the navies of both sides.

Nearly 10,000 Russians were captured and suffered 50,000 casualties.

The Chinese army suffered more than 26,000 casualties, especially the 9th Division, which suffered nearly half of its casualties.

Regardless of the fact that nearly 20,000 Russian troops were annihilated on the water, this battle was still a complete victory for China even in terms of pure casualties.

Some time ago, in order to fight for another political line, the bannermen and Yi and others tried their best to amplify the combat effectiveness of the Russian army and made this war empty.

The Crimean War, which not many people paid attention to before, and even the Russo-French War during the Napoleonic period, were also written about in great detail.

Everyone knew that this Russian was... so strong.

Since he has defeated the French, and not long ago, he almost single-handedly defeated Britain, France, Austria and other countries.

Therefore, the banner people and even the people in the capital were full of pessimism at that time.

Even Ci'an was prepared to drag out the war for several years. He planned to transfer one division of the Western Expeditionary Army back to Beijing and planned to expand the army to five divisions.

The comprehensive Westernization Movement was even planned to be postponed.

Unexpectedly, everyone won a big victory when they least expected it.

Moreover, it was an unprecedented brilliant victory, completely annihilating the Russian army.

What a huge surprise.

Suddenly, the capital fell into carnival once again.

Especially the Han people in the outer city finally no longer have to hang around all day long, and don't have to worry about foreigners coming in again.

As for many bannermen, this time they fell into complete silence and some degree of contemplation.

perhaps……

Su Yi's approach was really right.

Otherwise, in just four or five years, the Qing Dynasty would have undergone such earth-shaking changes.

At the same time, there were two or even three wars, but the national finances still did not collapse.

Before, we completely wiped out the Hongyang Rebellion, wiped out the Nian bandits, and quelled the Hunan Army rebellion. Perhaps... it can be said that it was not that great.

But this time, the one who was defeated was the Russians, one of the Western powers.

A total of 60,000 troops?

I can’t even think about it.

If Su Yi hadn't been paying attention to the late emperor's pressure and setting up an economic experimental zone in Jiujiang, how could the national treasury be so abundant now and how could he have such a good relationship with Britain.

If Prince Su Yi hadn't promoted military reforms, how could there be such a powerful army?

From this point of view, we...could be wrong.

Su Yi is right?

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Of course, even if the officials and people in the capital are shocked, their understanding is still limited.

Those who were truly touched as never before were the British Minister, the American Minister, the French Minister, and the Russian Minister.

After receiving the confirmed battle report, British Minister Bruce and Counselor Basili immediately entered the palace to congratulate the Queen Mother and the Emperor on this great victory of the war.

Sir Bruce's original words were, I wish our allies of the British Empire a great victory in their just war against aggression.

This was the first time that a British minister publicly called the Qing an ally.

Then, the American minister asked to see Wen Xiang, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

First of all, the American minister emphasized the past unpleasantness and turned over the past, which was just a misunderstanding.

Our two countries should build on past achievements, look forward, find common ground, and continue to deepen our common interests.

President Lincoln of our country highly praised the relevant agreement signed not long ago between the United States and your minister Shen Baozhen, and called on the two countries to be bolder and move forward.

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wen Siang expressed his agreement and hoped to continue cooperation in areas of mutual concern and forge ahead in bilateral relations.

Then, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tian Yugong began to contact the British Minister.

Negotiations will be held on the complete ban on opium.

There will also be negotiations to permanently cancel the navigation rights of the Western powers’ fleets in the Yangtze River and China’s inland rivers.

Of course, it will be accompanied by the cooperation framework of the comprehensive Westernization Movement. In the next few years, the total investment will exceed 160 million taels of silver in comprehensive industrial cooperation.

Sir Bruce stated that he had no authority to agree to these terms, but would submit them to Congress and actively fight for them.

After the public meeting, Sir Basiali had a private meeting with Tian Yugong.

"Sir Basiali, according to Prince Su Yi's plan, after this battle, our country will find a way to enter the world's mainstream countries, so it needs to be widely recognized by the entire Western countries." Tian Yu was fair.

Basharli said: "Of course, this world has such a tradition, defeating a powerful country in a formal war, and then being recognized by the world's major powers. This has always been the case."

Tian Yugong said: "Therefore, it is very important for the prince to appear on major occasions in the world as soon as possible."

Bashar said: "I will return to London immediately and work hard to persuade the royal family and the Prime Minister of the British Empire to formally invite Prince Su Yi to officially visit the British Empire on behalf of China and give him a gorgeous meeting."

Tian Yugong said: "This may not be enough. After the victory of the Prussian-Danish War, the Kingdom of Prussia was not satisfied with the status quo. In order to compete for the leadership of Germany, the contradiction between it and Austria has become increasingly deep, and the pace of war is getting closer and closer."

Bashali said: "Yes."

Tian Yugong said: "Then, will the British Empire mediate the contradiction between the two countries?"

Bashali said: "It shouldn't be. Our country does not have such a strong desire. Maybe the French are more willing in this regard."

Tian Yugong said: "Why?"

Bashali said: "Because Austria is stronger, we hope that Prussia can teach Austria a lesson, but this is obviously difficult to do, so we will not show too obvious an attitude."

In this environment at that time, no one was optimistic about the Kingdom of Prussia. They all thought that Austria was stronger.

Tian Yugong said: "Then, what about symbolic mediation? Led by Britain and France, a symbolic mediation will be launched."

Bashali said: "You mean, let Prince Suye visit the British Empire and also participate in this mediation? Officially appear in public at the highest-end occasions in Europe."

Tian Yugong said: "Yes, it represents China becoming a mainstream country in the world and participating in the construction of the world order."

Bashali said: "That's a pity. In fact, this year's Olympics is a good opportunity. The next World Expo will have to wait until the year after next, hosted by Paris."

Tian Yugong said: "So, mediating the Austro-Prussian War on the surface is the best opportunity to appear."

Bashali said: "Is this the will of the prince?"

Tian Yugong said: "Yes."

Bashali said: "If the Austro-Prussian War really breaks out, what judgment does the prince have on the outcome of the war?"

Tian Yugong said: "Sorry, Sir, the prince has not told me about this matter, but he will be back to Beijing soon, so you can ask him in person."

Bashali nodded and said: "Okay."

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After the victory news came, it was the Russian envoy who suffered a thunderbolt.

In the past two or three months, the whole capital has been spreading the theory of Russia's strength, saying that the Chinese army cannot win, and only political negotiations are the only way out.

At that time, he was still very popular.

With the arrival of winter, the victory of the Russian army is just around the corner.

Unexpectedly, after the arrival of winter, what came was the news of a complete defeat.

The entire army was destroyed.

The commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force, the governor-general of East Siberia, and dozens of senior generals were all captured.

He couldn't believe how he could be defeated so badly.

Then the situation that follows is terrifying.

This is definitely not just a medium-sized war, and it is not even just a few hundred thousand square kilometers.

It is about Russia's strategic survival.

China is weak and can be bullied, which is known to the world. Now that it has defeated Russia, how do the European powers view Russia?

Russia's international status will be severely challenged.

Russia's interests in Europe will also be shaken.

Now, all of Russia's cities in the Far East have been occupied, and even suffered terrible killings.

Then... when Russia launches a retaliatory war in the future, it will need to find another base.

It will take at least three or four years from mobilization to gathering troops and then transporting troops to the Far East.

What will happen to Russia's interests in the Far East during these three or four years?

What about Russia's privileges in China?

Next, the Russian envoy visited the American envoy, hoping that the two countries could unite and advance and retreat together.

But this time, the American envoy refused.

Then, he went to the French envoy, but the other party also refused.

The Russian envoy encountered unprecedented isolation.

So, the Russian envoy could only go to the British envoy Bruce again.

"For the common interests of our Western world in the Qing Dynasty, I formally invite the British Empire on behalf of Russia to participate in the next negotiations with China." The Russian envoy said.

British envoy Bruce was puzzled: "What negotiations? What about? Why don't I know?"

The Russian envoy said: "Of course, it is to urge China to abide by the relevant agreements of the Aihui Treaty and the Qing-Russia Beijing Treaty."

British envoy Bruce said: "I am very sorry, we have no position to participate in such negotiations, sorry."

The Russian envoy said: "Then, what about the temporary armistice agreement between my country and the Qing Dynasty?"

British envoy Bruce said: "If China needs it and formally invites me, I am very happy to participate in the armistice negotiations between you two."

The Russian envoy's face twitched. What does it mean that the Qing Dynasty came forward to invite?

The Russian envoy said coldly: "Sir Bruce, are you going to abandon our previous tacit understanding and our previous position of advancing and retreating together?"

Sir Bruce said: "Of course not, but I can't betray our Chinese friends."

Then, the Russian envoy left angrily.

Leaving Bruce and Bashali burst into laughter.

To be honest, in the past two years, Britain's diplomacy in the Far East has been controversial and even passive.

Because of the compromise with China on the Yangtze River waterway, Western countries are unwilling to recognize Britain's diplomatic leadership. Russia and the United States even stand on the opposite side, and the French diplomatic stance in Asia has also become cold to the British.

So in the past two years, the British envoy has not been a good position and has been bullied every day.

And now, they are finally proud of themselves.

With China's victory, the United States, France and other Western countries once again united under the British Empire.

And poor Russia is obviously going to be squeezed out.

Bashali said: "This reminds me of a saying, either on the table or on the menu. At least in East Asia, China has already sat on the table, and Russia may appear on the menu."

Bruce said: "At least, all of Russia's special interests in Asia will be served on the table and completely divided."

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It is too far to return to Beijing from the battlefield in Heilongjiang.

Su Ye walked for a full month and a half.

In 1865, on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Su Ye led the vanguard troops back to the capital.

It was winter at this time, and the weather in the capital was still very cold. Although the weather was very good, with a blue sky and a big sun. But when the north wind blew, it was still bitingly cold.

At the last triumphal ceremony, the emperor only went out to greet them outside Yongding Gate.

This time, the emperor led the princes, ministers, civil and military officials, and went out for thirty miles to welcome him.

Originally, Yi petitioned the two empress dowagers, saying that the little emperor was a student and Su Ye was a teacher. In order to respect the teacher, the emperor had to walk to welcome him.

At that time, the civil and military officials in the court could not believe it.

The emperor was only ten years old. You asked him to walk so far in the winter.

Later, Chong En stood up and gave his objection.

So, in the end, the emperor took the dragon chariot for twenty-five miles and walked the last five miles.

Early this morning.

The emperor led hundreds of people and thousands of troops out of Yongding Gate.

It took two hours to walk twenty-five miles.

Then, the little emperor got off and walked.

He walked the last five miles.

When there was still a quarter of an hour before noon, the little emperor and the civil and military officials had already seen the figures of Su Ye and the vanguard army.

The magnificent music sounded again.

This time the music was of a higher standard.

Su Ye rode up to the front, and was still more than ten meters away.

Prince Gong Yi, Prince Yi Zaiyuan and other princes took the lead and knelt down in an orderly manner.

"Welcome Prince Yi to triumph!"

Hundreds of princes, ministers, civil and military officials also knelt down in an orderly manner.

Thousands of troops who came to greet them also knelt down in an orderly manner.

"Welcome Prince Yi to triumph."

"Congratulations to Prince Yi for making an unprecedented contribution to our dynasty."

Su Ye rode on his horse and looked at these super-quality princes, dukes, and dukes, all kneeling on the ground.

When the little emperor saw this scene, he was obviously a little flustered.

Su Ye turned over and dismounted, came to the young emperor, saluted and said: "Your Majesty."

The young emperor stepped forward and bowed, saying: "Students greet teachers, teachers have worked hard."

Su Ye said: "Your Majesty has worked hard. You have walked such a long way. Do you feel cold?"

The young emperor said: "Knowing that the teacher won, my heart is surging. I don't feel cold."

Then, Su Ye looked at the eunuch Zenglu.

Hundreds of princes and ministers, civil and military officials were still kneeling. The young emperor was nervous and did not call them in time.

The eunuch Zenglu stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty?"

The young emperor said: "Oh, uncles, dear ministers, please stand up."

The eunuch Zenglu said: "Stand up."

The princes and ministers, civil and military officials stood up.

Then, they returned to the capital together.

Prince Gong Yi stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Prince Yi, you have worked so hard and are so great. You have made the greatest contribution to our dynasty. The spirits of our ancestors in heaven must be so happy."

Su Yi glanced at Yi. He didn't like to act, so he just nodded coldly without responding.

Su Yi took the little emperor's hand and said, "It's cold, Your Majesty, please get into the sedan chair."

The little emperor said, "I want to walk with you, sir."

Su Yi said, "No need."

Then, he took the little emperor and let him get on the dragon sedan chair.

Su Yi also climbed onto the warhorse.

"Go!" From beginning to end, he didn't give this prince and minister a good face.

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Next, outside Yongding Gate.

A brief but magnificent triumphal ceremony was held.

And then!

Su Yi went directly into the capital and returned home.

At this time, the Prince Yi's mansion was decorated with lights and was full of joy.

At night.

Zhenzhen was tossed to the point of panting heavily, and tremblingly said: "My Lord, are you born in the Year of the Tiger?"

Su Ye said: "It's been almost half a year, I'm really tired of it."

Zhenzhen said: "Go over there, she must be waiting for you, and she has been waiting for you since early morning."

Zhenzhen was talking about Ci'an, who must be waiting at the place where the two got married.

After Su Ye went there.

Sure enough, Ci'an sat at the table with a shy face.

The delicious food on the table was still steaming hot.

Seeing Su Ye, her beautiful eyes lit up with joy, and she said angrily: "But are you full and come here?"

Su Ye said: "Seeing Wan'er, even the gods would be very hungry."

Then, Su Ye sat down, hugged her in his arms, and had another meal of wine and food.

Ci'an sniffed and said: "You, you and Zhenzhen did something bad, and you came here without washing?"

Su Ye said: "Yes, do you want me to wash? Mine is not washed either, you have to see it."

"You are annoying, hooligan..." Ci'an said angrily.

Su Ye reached in, one hand was wet, and said, "Is it like this?"

Ci'an said, "Who knows? This kind of thing can't stand thinking about it, and once you think about it, you will have wild thoughts."

Su Ye directly peeled her off and said softly: "I really didn't wash it, do you want more?"

"Yes, yes..." Ci'an trembled and said: "Anyway...anyway, I don't care about you, anyway, I washed it fragrantly."

Then, she opened slightly and sank into it inch by inch.

Su Ye said: "Is it fragrant? Really? Let me try it."

Ci'an held it with both hands.

It really is, snow-white and slightly sweet, as if it melts in the mouth.

...

Just like this, the two of them tossed around in the restaurant once, making a mess.

Next, Ci'an brought over the washing things and said: "You have to brush your teeth, brush your teeth..."

"If you don't brush your teeth, you are not allowed to kiss me."

Then, Su Ye took the toothbrush and brushed his teeth.

Then, she brought mouthwash, which contained mint and rose essence.

Holding a small cup of mouthwash, she gave it to Su Ye to drink.

Su Ye rinsed his mouth carefully and even blew a breath specially.

After Su Ye finished brushing his teeth and rinsing his mouth, Ci'an's little mouth came up, and he was very obsessed with playing the kissing game.

Then, while kissing, he went in again.

The two struggled for a long time, sweating.

"No, no, I really can't do it anymore..."

"This is so tiring..." Ci'an said.

Su Ye smiled and said, "Where are you tired? I'm tired, just don't move."

Ci'an said, "How do you know that devoting yourself to such a thing is also very tiring... I'm more tired."

Su Ye said, "Baby, are you hoarse? You're not loud either."

Her voice was indeed not loud, but it was very gentle and charming.

Then, the two hugged each other and talked.

Ci'an began to move her scallion-white fingers, counting the days there.

"Wan'er, what are you counting?" Su Ye asked.

Ci'an said, "I don't know if you can get pregnant, but you want it now."

"If you want to have two, you have to hurry up."

"I'm this age this year."

Only 28 years old, what age?

Su Ye held her red face, his eyes full of light, and innocence in his coquettishness.

Looking very young, still full of fantasy.

Although he didn't say it, the other party obviously read Su Ye's love and praise, and suddenly became more cheerful.

"I'm going to sleep." Ci'an said, "After I fall asleep, you go to Changchun Palace."

Su Ye was stunned.

Ci'an said, "Although I am unwilling and annoyed with her. But... everyone should try to keep decent, are you going to abandon her?"

"I know you like me more..."

"Besides, if we have children next, I... I want to stay here most of the time."

After that, she said this and soon fell asleep sweetly.

Su Ye got out of bed and took a bath by herself first.

Then, he wiped her body gently with a towel. She was also wiped clean by Su Ye while she was half asleep and half awake.

Finally, he kissed her lips and snow-white buttocks before leaving.

When Su Ye entered Changchun Palace.

Yehenara cried.

"I, I thought you wouldn't come."

"I thought you would continue to blame me and never want to pay attention to me or touch me again."

Here, Su Ye was galloping.

He couldn't help but slapped her hard a few times.

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When Su Ye returned home, it was already one o'clock in the morning.

When she finally squeezed into Zhenzhen's bed, she said happily: "Husband, you can still come back."

Su Ye said: "Could it be that you can still eat me?"

Zhenzhen said: "I want to eat you."

She was also half asleep and half awake, so she would say such a cute and naive thing.

Then, Su Ye hugged her snow-like body, one in each hand, and fell asleep.

The next morning!

Su Ye left home and went to the palace to attend the court.

God has mercy on me, I only slept for more than three hours.

The crowd was huge.

I haven't seen such a grand scene for a long time.

Because of the reform of the banner affairs, most of the banner officials resigned and stayed at home.

Many times, the court would be half empty.

And now, everyone is here.

Su Ye wore a five-clawed royal robe, and wherever he passed, he seemed to have a huge aura.

No matter who it was, whether it was a bannerman or a Han Chinese, they stopped immediately and stood on both sides far away from Su Ye, without saying a word, and even dared not to breathe.

At this time, Su Ye really had a very attractive aura, which was extremely oppressive.

In the past few years, he had killed so many people and won so many battles.

Finally, he got the treatment of a top king.

But Su Ye, he was not an approachable person.

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After entering the Qianqing Palace.

Prince Gong Yi had been waiting there for a long time.

Originally, the two stood side by side at the front of the court, with Yi standing on the left and Su Ye standing on the right.

At this time, Yi took the initiative to stand on the right.

After seeing Su Ye coming in, he immediately took two steps back, not daring to stand side by side with Su Ye.

Su Ye still didn't give him a good look, and just stood in his position.

A moment later.

The two Empress Dowagers appeared with the little emperor.

"Meet the Empress Dowager, meet the Emperor."

"Long live the Emperor, long live, long live!"

"Stand up!"

Empress Dowager Ci'an, still didn't like to talk.

And the Empress Dowager Cixi didn't seem to sleep well either, her eyes were a little red, and she couldn't help but yawn, but she held it in.

(It's been reviewed, I'll go and revise it)

"There is only one topic today."

"Prince Yi Su Ye has made such an extraordinary contribution, which is the first great contribution since the founding of this dynasty."

This is actually controversial. At that time, the capture of the capital was considered the first great contribution of the founding of this dynasty.

Or the elimination of the Southern Ming Dynasty was the first great contribution of this dynasty.

But, in this environment, the two Empress Dowagers said that this is the first great contribution, and that is the first great contribution.

"After this battle, China will surely shock the world and become a world power." Yehenara continued.

This is too early.

It's too exaggerated.

But no one refuted you.

Yehenara said: "How should such a great contribution be rewarded?"

As soon as this was said, Prince Yi Zaiyuan was about to step out.

But there was someone who was faster, Prince Gong Yi almost rushed out immediately.

Zai Yuan said bluntly: "Empress Dowager, Prince Yi should be promoted to Prince! Prince Yi."

"Not only that, this prince should be granted the title of Iron Hat Prince."

Another Iron Hat Prince?

Prince Gong Yi was furious. Are you trying to interrupt me?

Then, he gritted his teeth and said: "Empress Dowager, such a great achievement is not enough to be promoted to Prince."

"I beg the Queen Mother to promote Su Ye to Prince Regent!"

When these words came out, the whole audience was shocked and couldn't believe it.

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