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Volume 1: Fierce Battle in Changsha Chapter 413: The Royal Family Escapes the Summer

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    On the third month after Ronglu returned to the capital, it was already the beginning of summer. The sky was very nice, but still sultry. The scorching sun was like fire, scorching the bluestone pavement of the Forbidden City. The eunuchs in the palace sprinkled  When the water came back, there was a sudden burst of heat, leaving no trace of water at all.

    The Ministry of Internal Affairs arranged for the emperor, empress, and imperial concubine to go to the Chengde Summer Resort to escape the summer heat. The infantry in central Beijing commanded the nine gates of the Yamen to observe martial law. Prince Zheng Duanhua, Prince Yi Zaiyuan, Horqin Iron Hat Wang Seng Gelinqin, and Chun  Prince Yixuan, Prince Yixuan of Zhong Commandery, Prince Yixin of Fu Commandery and other clan ministers were accompanying him; Imperial Minister Jing Shou, Minister of Military Aircraft Peng Yunzhang, Bai Jun, Ruilin, Mu Yin, Du Han, Kuang Yuan and Jiao Youying were accompanying him.  The most surprising thing is that Xianfeng ordered Ronglu, who was promoted to the commander of the Shenji Battalion of the New Army in the capital because of the resolution of the siege of Guangzhou, to serve as Minister Luan Yi and be fully responsible for the escort of this trip.  Prince Gong stayed in the capital to supervise the country.

    All the ministers understood that Xianfeng was deliberately promoting new talents to suppress the increasingly corrupt party disputes between the DPRK and China.  In addition to being promoted to the commander of the Shenji Battalion, Ronglu also served as the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Army of the Shenji Battalion. He was considered to have mastered the key troops of the Shenji Battalion. For a time, Ronglu became a hot figure and became the leader of the Su Party and King Gong Party.  The person you want to win over.

    Seng Gelinqin also received a lot of rewards for his meritorious service in preventing the Taiping Army from moving north in Anhui and northern Jiangsu. His warrior Su Kejin became the commander-in-chief of the right wing of the Shenji Battalion, and his son Boyannamohu was also granted the title of County King.  .

    Shengbao was dismissed from office after his loss to Yangzhou, and he was reinstated last year. However, Shengbao's misfortune seemed to be endless. Zhang Liangji, the governor of Shandong Province, accused him of setting up an army to cause trouble. Xianfeng endured this because of the urgent fighting on all fronts at that time.  There is no penalty to win.  After the war, the imperial censor Zhang Henglu and others impeached the troops of the Shengbao Department for causing disaster.  What caught Shengbao even more unprepared was that his four generals, Tuoming'a, Shanlu, Dahong'a, and Delek Seleng, also filed an impeachment petition. Shengbao was immediately demoted three levels in a row and almost lost his official position. Zhang Liang was reinstated as a junior officer.  Received some rewards and comfort.  Three generals, Tuoming'a, Shanlu and Dahong'a, were also recommended by Sushun and others, and were appointed as the commander-in-chief of the front, left and rear wings of the Shenji Battalion.

    ¡°As a result, the Sushun Party has three general soldiers in the New Army, which can be regarded as the top spot.  In addition, many officials in the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Punishment were affected by the bank case. They were dismissed from office and exiled from the army. The Sushun party members were more powerful in the court than Prince Gong's party.  At the same time, Sushun and others began to win over newly favored people such as Ronglu, Du Han, Kuang Yuan, and Jiao Youying.  It is even more aggressive.

    So far, Prince Gong¡¯s party has suffered such a blow, and its power has shrunk sharply. In the court, there are faint signs of the dominance of the Suppressing Party.  Fortunately, the arms deal with the British presided over by Prince Gong went smoothly.  Thirty thousand muzzle-loading smoothbore flint muskets and corresponding supplies of ammunition, and one hundred and eighty six-pound muzzle-loading rifled cannon.  Seventy twelve-pound muzzle-loading rifled guns.  After a total of more than two million taels were delivered to both sides, the Qing army began to equip the Shenji Battalion. After training, the combat effectiveness would be greatly increased. It was more than one level stronger than the shotguns, broadswords and spears of the Eight Banners and Green Camp.  This matter was handled smoothly and was praised by Xianfeng, which allowed Prince Gong's party to succeed.

    Xingzhen got up very early today.  She was already a noble concubine. Although Xianfeng did not take her with him when he went to the Chengde Summer Resort this time, he asked her to stay and take charge of palace affairs temporarily.  In the morning, Xingzhen took Li Fei Ta Ta La and other concubines who stayed behind.  All the way to the entrance of the Forbidden Palace.

    Xianfeng watched the Shenji Battalion escorted by Ronglu after ten months of training. Everyone was full of energy. They put on the mighty Shenji Battalion's moon-white military uniforms, equipped with new muskets and sabers. As expected, they had a completely new look and felt proud.  The feeling arose spontaneously, and a long-lost joy appeared on his face under his high spirits.

    Seeing Xianfeng's complacent look, Xingzhen smiled faintly, stepped forward and whispered: "We have to say goodbye after a long journey, the emperor should take care of himself, take good care of the emperor's mother, and don't be anxious when something happens.  I don¡¯t want to listen to the queen¡¯s opinion anymore.¡±

    Although he said these words in a low voice and no one heard them, Xianfeng was a little embarrassed under the public gaze. He just hummed, coughed and said loudly: "Lan'er, you stay in the palace and take charge of the affairs of the palace.  But you need to be careful. If you are unsure about anything, just report to Chengde and I will meet with the empress. Do you understand?"

    Xingzhen felt funny in her heart. In front of everyone, she still satisfied his macho pride. Yingying bowed down and said, "I accept the decree and thank you for your kindness."

    ??

    Watching Xianfeng and others, Luan Jia, surrounded by thousands of people including the Shenji Battalion's new army and Luan Yi's guards, exited the Forbidden Palace and finally disappeared behind the thick palace gate, Xingzhen thought of Xianfeng's words about his transcendence.  He was getting more and more nagging, and he couldn't help but secretly worry. Could it be that he was beginning to care about this evil person without knowing it?

    The concubines in the palace are waiting for driving, eachAfter returning to the palace, Xingzhen sent Xu Jia, the fat-bellied Mei noble, back to the palace where she lived, and talked to Xu Jia for a while.  The Xu Jia family is a subordinate of the Zhenghuang Banner Leader of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Xu Jia family was a palace maid and came from a humble background.  On the third day of the eleventh month of the third year of Xianfeng's reign, he was granted the title of Changli. Later, he was promoted to Meiguiren because of his pregnancy.  Calculating the time and a few months, Xu Jia's time to give birth was almost here. Xingzhen told Xu Jia to be careful in everything. Premature birth is not fun. Today's medical conditions are very poor, and premature babies are almost  Neither can survive.

    After leaving the Yonghe Palace, Ande Hai whispered behind him: "Master, the emperor has gone to Chengde. Is the fetus of Lady Mei safe or uneasy?"

    Xingzhen raised her jaw slightly and asked curiously: "How do you say this?"

    Andehai looked at the corridor and saw that there was no one there except Kang Qi and Li Lianying. He said in a low voice: "Nowadays, except for the queen, the master is respected in the palace. It's just that the queen has had nothing to do for many years. The master has  The eldest brother will definitely be of great dignity in the future. But Mei Gui is about to give birth now. If he gives birth to another brother, I am afraid it will be a great disadvantage to the master. It is better to take the emperor to Chengde"

    Before Anderhai could finish his words, Xingzhen slapped him hard on the face with a big slap. Xingzhen used her real strength in this slap, and she immediately knocked Anderhai to the ground.  Her cheeks were swollen, and Xingzhen's face was as cold as frost and she shouted: "You are getting more and more courageous. Can you even think of such a thing? It seems that I am usually too good to you. Li Lianying put him  Take him back to Chu Xiu Palace for me. Give him thirty slaps, don¡¯t allow any lies, and let him have a better memory!"

    Andehai was stunned and shook his head before he woke up. He immediately knelt down and begged for mercy: "Master, I was wrong. I was wrong." Xingzhen snorted and ignored him, taking Kang Qi with her.  Go to Chuxiu Palace.  Kang Qi looked at her master, whose face was as cold as frost, and sighed in her heart.  The master is really becoming more and more mentally mature.

    Mei Guiren Xianfeng is the only concubine who is pregnant among the concubines. Although Xianfeng does not like Xu Jiashi very much, he also attaches great importance to the flesh and blood in her belly.  Xingzhen stayed to take care of the palace affairs, and her first priority was to take good care of the Xu Jia family, if she was to take charge of the palace affairs.  There is something wrong with the flesh and blood in Xu Jia's belly, and he himself must bear the blame.  Xingzhen, who is in a position of favor and trust.  Now he is in charge of palace affairs.  But there can't be any mistakes, otherwise Xianfeng will definitely blame Xingzhen, and getting rid of Xu Jia's children will not help Xingzhen's rise to power at all.  Kang Qi knew that Xingzhen would not harm Mei Guiren, but would try every means to protect her.

    Li Lianying stepped forward and squatted next to Ande Hai, sighed and whispered: "Mr. An, you have been with the master for so long. Don't you still understand the master's thoughts? You must not have the intention of harming others, and you must have the intention of guarding against others.  If the emperor is not here at this time, if something happens to Mei Gui, this shit basin will definitely be placed on the head of our Chuxiu Palace. Moreover, the master is responsible for the huge relationship in the palace. At this time, the master is doing everything possible to ensure that Mei Gui is safe.  That¡¯s right, but you gave your master such a bad idea, do you think you should be beaten?¡±

    Anderhai said sadly with a bitter face: "Little plum, please be gentler later, brother, I can't stand these thirty boards."

    Li Lianying smiled and said in a low voice: "Master is soft-hearted. I won't show mercy later. You can just scream loudly and beg for mercy. After hearing this, the master may stop shouting if it doesn't reach 30 yuan. If  I beat him lightly, I'm afraid the master will punish him even more." Ande Hai nodded when he heard this, and had no choice but to follow Li Lianying back to Chuxiu Palace to be punished dejectedly.

    Xingzhen returned to Chuxiu Palace angrily, sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, and ordered Kang Qi to call everyone from Chuxiu Palace to watch Ande Hai being tortured.  Seeing Li Lianying and several young eunuchs pressing An Dehai on the bench and beating him with a big wooden board, Xing Zhen was still angry. She looked at her subordinates and said angrily: "I will tell you today  , People in Chuxiu Palace, no matter what time they are, must not have the intention to harm others. If anyone dares to bully others, no matter who he is, I will never forgive him lightly."

    After receiving the first blow, Andehai began to howl loudly and begged for mercy: "Master, this slave is wrong. I will never dare to do it again. Please spare me this time"

    Xingzhen didn't answer, she picked up the tea cup and took a sip. She suddenly remembered that even An Dehai thought that this was the best time to get rid of Xu Jia's fetus. The other concubines in the palace and even Su Shun would not  I don't know, now that I am a big tree, if something happens to Xu Jia's fetus, I won't be able to clean it up even if I jump into the Yellow River, and I can't let anything happen to Xu Jia in any way.

    After thinking for a while, Xingzhen called Li Lianying to stop. Without looking at the condition of An Dehai's injury, she said, "Xiao Anzi, Xiao Lizi, you two come in with me. Kang Qi sent someone to invite the Huang Yuan envoy."  Then he turned around and went back to Lijingxuan.

    Back in the house, Xingzhen watched Ande Hai staggering, grinning and covering his buttocks, but she didn't dare to scream out, and said softly: "?It's just a small punishment but a big warning. If you have the intention to harm others again, you will never be lenient!  "

    Ande Hai kept saying that he didn't dare. Xingzhen took a sip of tea and said, "Listen to me. From now on, I will carefully take care of all the food and water in the palace of Yonghe Gongmei. You can buy it from the palace."  I have kept my eyes and ears on it, no matter who wants to touch Noble Mei, come and repay me immediately, no matter what method you think of, save Noble Mei¡¯s fetus for me.¡±

    Both of them agreed, and An Dehai said: "The servants in the imperial kitchen are familiar with their chief eunuch, Eunuch Chen, and the servants over there will keep an eye on them."

    Li Lianying said: "The servants at Yonghe Palace will keep an eye on it."

    Xingzhen hummed and explained some more details. She had a premonition that Su Shun and the concubine with ulterior motives in the palace would definitely attack Mei Guiren. Firstly, she could get rid of Concubine Li's fetus, and secondly, she could hide herself in the dark.  White's injustice is a plan that kills two birds with one stone.

    While they were talking, Emperor Huang Jingci of the Taiyuan Hospital followed Kang Qi in. Xingzhen didn't waste any time and said directly: "Envoy Huang, over at the Taiyuan Hospital, from now on, you will definitely take all the medicines given by Mei Guiren.  You need to check it out personally, I suspect that someone wants to take action on Mei Guiren¡¯s fetus.¡±

    Huang Jingci is an old doctor at Tai Hospital and has seen a lot of things. He was slightly startled. After thinking about it, he already understood the pros and cons and said immediately: "I will definitely check it out clearly."

    Xingzhen then told Kang Qi: "You can keep an eye on the maids in Yonghe Palace." Kang Qi agreed. Xingzhen looked at a few people and said in a deep voice: "No matter what, we must keep Mei Guiren's fetus."  .¡±

    After the explanation, Xingzhen ordered the person to retreat, leaving herself and Huang Jingci alone in the room. She stood up, looked at Huang Jingci and said, "How long has the emperor been taking deer blood?"

    Huang Jingci raised his jaw slightly and whispered, "It's been more than a month."

    "Why didn't you tell me?" Xingzhen's tone was slightly annoyed.

    Huang Jingci said: "That day happened to be when the court sentenced Sun Baiyang to be on duty. The emperor summoned him and asked him about the supplements, and Sun Baiyang responded with deer blood. According to medical principles, Sun Baiyang did not answer wrong.  Deer blood is indeed a tonic.¡±

    Xingzhen frowned and said, "Can this deer blood be harmful? The emperor might take it?"

    Huang Jingci said: "It's okay to take an appropriate amount every time, but long-term use for people with yin deficiency and excessive fire is like adding fuel to the fire, so it is definitely not appropriate. The emperor's pulse has been vaguely showing signs of yin deficiency in the past few days. It seems that he has had sexual intercourse too frequently.  You only need to take an appropriate amount of deer blood, and it should be moderate. At the same time, you don¡¯t need to get angry when something happens. It doesn¡¯t matter if you think about it, but it will be of great benefit.¡±

    ??

    Huang Jingci didn¡¯t know why, so he said slowly: ¡°The main medicinal ingredient of Fu Shou Ointment is opium. If this substance is mixed with deer blood for a long time, it will cause loss of qi and blood, so it is not suitable to use together.¡±

    Xingzhen hummed softly, ordered him to step back, and murmured: "Xianfeng, Xianfeng, you are taking deer blood, and the flattering minister Sushun gave you the longevity ointment, but you are still taking it secretly, thinking that  Don't I know? You are asking for death" After saying this, Xingzhen frowned, although she was a little hesitant to tell Xianfeng about this, but in the end she just gave up with a wry smile.  (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!
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