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Volume 1: Fierce Battle in Changsha Chapter 441: Secret Discussion in the Show Palace

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    The outcome of the war determines the fate of the country, and this has always been the case from ancient times to the present, but Xingzhen's mood at the moment was so bitter. She could not have imagined that the result of the first sea battle at Dagukou would be like this, and that the Manchus would actually win.  According to common sense, we should be happy that our side won, but Xingzhen was not happy at all. She knew that the defeat of Britain and France would lead to a larger-scale war, and the victory of the Manchu Qing Dynasty would definitely make the main war factions in North Korea and China rise.  The possibility of negotiation with Britain and France was completely closed, and what followed was the humiliation of burning the Old Summer Palace.

    It was already late at night, Xingzhen frowned, and came to the courtyard of Chuxiu Palace. She looked at the bright moon in the sky, and a breeze blew. The heat in her body and heart was slightly blown away, and she looked again.  Looking at the imperial mail sent by the imperial court and the high-spirited letter from Xianfeng in his hand, he murmured: "A small victory can be overwhelming. How can an agricultural country still trapped in civil war be a powerful opponent that has completed the industrial revolution? It's ridiculous that they still have  Indulging in it, it seems that everyone is drunk and I feel so uncomfortable when I am alone."

    Walking a few steps back and forth in the courtyard, Xingzhen felt even more restless. Xianfeng was in Chengde, and she was beyond her reach, so she couldn't remind him of anything. Ronglu was also in Chengde, and there was no one around to discuss matters.  Just when Xingzhen was thinking about whether to write a letter to Rong Lu to discuss it, she saw Li Lianying walking quickly towards her. After a slight greeting, she stepped forward and whispered: "Master Rong is back and wants to see the master."

    Xingzhen groaned, she didn't expect that Ronglu would come back in person at this time. Could it be that something big happened in Chengde?  At that moment, Xingzhen sent the others back first. She followed Li Lianying to a quiet garden next to Chuxiu Palace. She saw Ronglu standing there in a guard uniform, and Li Lianying resigned.

    Xingzhen stepped forward and frowned slightly and said, "Why are you back at this time? Can it be done without you in Chengde?"

    Ronglu smiled slightly and said: "I can ride back and forth very quickly. I pretended to hurt my leg and foot the day before yesterday. After taking a few days off, I disguised myself and came back to Beijing to discuss important matters with you."

    Xingzhen asked: "What major event requires you to come back in person?"

    Seeing that there was no one around him, Ronglu took a step forward and whispered: "There are indeed big things, and there are two big things!"

    Xingzhen hummed and said, "One of them should be the victory in the Dakukou naval battle, right?"

    Ronglu said in a low voice: "Yes, Britain and France will definitely send more troops east after this defeat. We don't have much time, I'm afraid we are no match for Britain and France."

    Xingzhen frowned slightly and said, "I know the stakes, what can you do?"

    Seeing her sad and pitiful look, Ronglu's heart trembled, and he continued, "Of course. Do you remember the great Indian uprising in history?"

    Xingzhen was startled for a moment, then said with a charming smile: "You mean to start the Indian uprising first and delay the war between Britain and France?"

    Ronglu nodded. In fact, he came up with this method after receiving a secret message from Xiao Yungui and Hong Yun'er. Although he was jealous of how Xiao Yungui could think of such a clever method, he still decided to use this method.  Both he and Xingzhen need time to gain greater rights.  However, he took the initiative to hide the source of the method and unceremoniously regarded the strategy as his own idea.

    Xingzhen laughed after thinking for a moment, clapped her hands and said, "This is a good method. It has delayed the British and the French cannot act on their own. Once the Indian uprising breaks out, it will take two or three years to put it down. Let's just  There¡¯s time to deploy everything.¡±

    Seeing her smile as bright as a flower, the words in her mouth were gentle, and the faint fragrance on her body was still the same as before, Rong Lu felt a sadness and throbbing in her heart. Under the moonlight, the beauty was still the same, and the two of them stood so close, as if they were in a dream.  generally.

    Since returning to Beijing, Ronglu rarely meets Xingzhen alone, and even when they do meet, they talk about business matters.  Moreover, Ronglu also got married. Zeng Jijing was more gentle than Xingzhen, and this feeling gradually faded away in Ronglu's heart.  But at this moment, such familiar words and such similar scenes made the long-suppressed emotion in Ronglu's heart rise again.

    Xingzhen didn¡¯t notice that Ronglu¡¯s face softened.  Looking at her foolishly, he turned around and looked at the bright moon in the sky and continued: "Let's do it this way. Can you have business partners to go to India to spread rumors?"

    Ronglu nodded blankly and said: "I do know a lot of businessmen in Guangzhou who come to visit India. There are a few Indians among them. We can use them to do this. I believe the effect will be very good."

    Xingzhen hummed slightly and then asked: "What about the other big thing?"

    Ronglu frowned and said in a low voice: "Sushun has made it clear to me that he wants me to surrender to him, and I humbly agreed. Recently I found out that Sushun's party is acting quite mysteriously. In Chengde,  At that time, Sushun persuaded Xianfeng toI visited privately among the people and met a beautiful widow who sold tofu. These days, Xianfeng visited the people every day, and the dosage of deer blood and Fushou ointment was getting larger and larger.  "

    When Xingzhen heard this, her face turned cold, and she said bitterly to herself: "It's not enough to have so many concubines in the palace, we have to find widows outside!" Then she asked: "Didn't the accompanying imperial physician stop me?"

    Ronglu was stunned and asked curiously: "Why do you want to stop him? If Xianfeng dies at this time, wouldn't you be able to take over?"

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    Ronglu had some doubts in his heart, and then said: "A few imperial doctors checked Xianfeng's pulse, but those few people seemed to be from the Sushun party, and they only chose to say nice things. Sushun has recently contacted Du Han, Jiao Youying and others.  , and he has won over me, he must think that he has the general situation in hand, I am worried that if something unexpected happens to Xianfeng now, Sushun will be able to create eight ministers to assist the government like in history."

    Xingzhen frowned and said, "Even if the eight ministers assist the government, he will still be my son as the emperor."

    Ronglu sighed softly and said: "I remember that during the last discussion, Sushun also talked about you, saying that you, Si Chen, will definitely be a scourge to the Qing Dynasty in the future. He also talked about the incident with Madam Gou Yi.  I guess he plans that when Xianfeng really has something, he will follow what Mrs. Gou Yi did and kill his mother and create a son!"

    When Xingzhen heard this, she smiled lightly.  His face turned cold and he said slowly: "In this case, we have to start arranging everything to prevent unexpected events." Ronglu nodded, followed Xingzhen after hesitating for a moment and then said: "But if Xianfeng can still hold on,  . Let¡¯s not act rashly. After all, our power is still a bit weak. If we start early, we may be caught off guard. It¡¯s best if Xianfeng can survive longer"

    Ronglu¡¯s heart sank slightly, but when he saw Xingzhen talking about Xianfeng, the corner of his mouth would raise a smile intentionally or unintentionally.  He couldn't help but asked in a low voice: "Qingyun, are you in love with that bastard Xianfeng?!"

    Xingzhen did not expect that he would suddenly say such a sentence. After being slightly stunned, her face sank and she said calmly: "How could I fall in love with Xianfeng? I just used him to gain power."

    Ronglu said coldly: "It is helpless that Xianfeng took possession of your body by virtue of his power, but I don't want you to focus on him!"

    Xingzhen¡¯s face turned slightly red.  Then he turned pale and said angrily: "If I say no, I won't. No one I love will fall in love with Xianfeng!"

    Staring at the beauty's profile, the faint fragrance of orchids rushed straight to his forehead. Rong Lu couldn't help but hugged Xingzhen from behind and said softly: "Give me your heart. I will protect it all my life."  your."

    Xingzhen exclaimed slightly and struggled to break free: "What are you doing? Let me go!"

    Rong Lu seduced Zhihun, and regardless of her struggle, he began to kiss her jade neck, murmuring: "Qingyun, actually, actually, I have always been in love with you. I had a secret crush in the past, but now I have the courage to say it out.  Now, don¡¯t refuse me.¡±

    These words shocked Xingzhen, and she felt a sensation in her neck.  She was embarrassed and annoyed and pulled away hard, unconsciously using her true strength. Rong Lu was caught off guard and was freed by her, and received a hard slap on the face.

    Ronglu caressed his face and took a step back.  Looking at Xingzhen in surprise, he saw that her face was red and white, and her chest was rising and falling. She looked extremely angry and said, "Didn't you say that you can make me get what I want?"

    Xingzhen interrupted him coldly: "Si Xuan, what we have to do now is a big thing, do you only think about this all day?" Then she nodded and said, "Okay, if you want it, I will give it to you right here.  , after you get what you want, get it done quickly!" The cold words hurt Ronglu's heart, and Xingzhen began to unbutton her collar, but her face was full of confusion.  Indifferent, without a trace of expression, Ronglu suddenly felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. Is this what he wanted?

    After taking a deep breath, Ronglu held Xingzhen's hand that was unbuttoning, lowered his head and said, "I understand, I'm sorry Qingyun, I'm leaving the palace right now. If there's anything urgent later, I'll  Someone will be sent to deliver a message to the palace.¡±

    Seeing his disappointed expression, Xingzhen's heart was filled with knots in her heart. She couldn't help but said softly: "Si Xuan, this is not the time. There will always be times like this in the future. You, you will always get what you want in the future. I promise.  If you pass, you will definitely do it.¡±

    Ronglu took a long breath and said with a wry smile: "I didn't scare you."

    Xingzhen shook her head and whispered: "No, I am disappointed."

    Ronglu hummed, and neither of them spoke. They fell into an awkward silence for a while.After a moment, Ronglu suddenly said: "One more thing. Several officials in Chengde have been in close contact with the Sushun Party recently. On several occasions, Prince Zheng Duanhua personally received them."

    Xingzhen exclaimed and asked, "What is the relationship between these people and Duanhua and Sushun?"

    Ronglu said: "It seems that they are disciples, former officials or servants from Prince Zheng's house, all of whom are related to Prince Zheng's house."

    Xingzhen frowned in thought and said to herself: "Tofu widow? Deer blood and longevity? Chengde officials? Ministers and generals? The layout of Sushun's chess game is so awesome." Then she smiled and said: "No matter what he does  Arrangement, we just need to firmly hold on to the military power! There is also Shang Yu's backup place, which is also an important place. You'd better hold Shang Yu's backup place in your hands, so that no matter how many ministers he contacts, it will be useless. In our hands  Just have soldiers!"

    Ronglu nodded and smiled: "Yes, Sushun never imagined that you and I would have another relationship"
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