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Volume 1: Fierce Battle in Changsha Chapter 680: Famous Officials Come to Surrender

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    The moods of Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang were extremely complicated. Like many Han people at that time, whenever they heard that Han people were revolting against the Qing Dynasty, although they did not say anything about it, their hearts were always filled with sympathy, pain and contradictions.  Feeling.  On the one hand, these people who studied and became officials could not get rid of the poison of Confucianism after being castrated by the Manchus. On the other hand, they were unwilling to be Han Chinese.  Although this unwillingness is gradually fading, this fading is just like the disidentification of the entire nation shown by the people in some places that were colonized in later generations.  However, although it is being downplayed, people like Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang still have a lingering Han spirit deep in their bones.

    In history, Li Hongzhang was known as the man who supported the Qing Dynasty in the later period. Whether he carried out the Westernization Movement or launched the Beiyang Army, he enriched the country and strengthened the people. He was excluded from the debate between Manchu and Han. At that time, his  In his eyes, national interests were higher than national interests, so he did not hesitate to maintain the rule of the Manchus. The simplest reason was that he did not want any more internal strife to make the country fall further behind the great powers.

    +No+Error+Novel+3w+++Zeng Jin¡¯s evaluation of him in history was mostly negative, saying that he was the executioner who suppressed the Taiping Uprising and a complete traitor. However, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom¡¯s unrealistic theocratic regime in history  In terms of the too idealistic egalitarianism, Li Hongzhang was right to suppress the Heavenly Kingdom Uprising. Because the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's actions in history were not in line with the national conditions and historical trends at the time, its defeat was certain.

    But the current Taiping Heavenly Kingdom is very different from that in history. The cunning King of the West pioneered the theory of the united front, which made the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom policy more flexible and advocated the separation of politics and religion.  This allowed the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom to unite all forces that could be united to fight against the Qing Dynasty.  The political slogan has also changed from the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom's slogan of great unity to the slogan of expelling the Tartars and restoring China.  It is undeniable that this slogan was a fatal temptation for the Han people under the Qing Dynasty.

    Although Tiandihui once shouted this slogan.  But in the eyes of scholars like Li Hongzhang, it is far better to fight against the Qing Dynasty and restore the Ming Dynasty than to fight against the Qing Dynasty and restore the Han Dynasty. At the same time, the Tiandihui, a powerful gang with strong gang habits, is far from being able to achieve great things.  Looking back at today's Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, they systematically exposed the Manchu Qing's castration of Confucianism and put forward the theory of comprehensive restoration, which gave their rebellion more theoretical guidance.  At the same time, it is also of great epoch-making significance to cleverly transform land conflicts, introduce the development of industry and commerce, establish Westernization, and transform the excess population into industry and commerce.

    There is such an enlightened and energetic Han regime that is gradually replacing the Manchu Qing Dynasty.  People such as Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang, who are representatives of Han officials, will naturally start to change their minds.  Especially after the capital was besieged, they also tried hard. The sullen court was unwilling to let the city go. This meant that the old ship of the Qing Dynasty would eventually sink. Yuan Jiasan, Li Hongzhang and others also asked themselves what they had done.  Ministers should do everything, but when they are unable to save the day, people like Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang will not be loyal Yue Fei, and they will not sink the ship with the Manchus.

    This time we came to the Taiping Army camp for negotiations.  The leader was the first-class Zhenguo General Yi Shan. This man had previously served as General of Heilongjiang in the Northeast. Although he was also a clan minister of the Qing Dynasty and the nephew of Emperor Daoguang, he had previously been unable to fight against the Taiping Army and the Russians in the Northeast.  In addition, the Empress Dowager of the West later ordered the ban on the Northeast, but Yishan failed to handle affairs in the Northeast, so he was dismissed early and recalled to the capital to be idle.  At this time, Yishan was sent as a representative to negotiate with the Taiping Army.  Yuan Jiasan, Li Hongzhang and others saw more clearly the Manchu and Qing court's perfunctory attitude towards this matter. It was obvious that Yishan did not have enough weight.

    ?As expected.  After the group arrived at the Taiping Army camp, although the other party did not make things difficult for them too much.  But they were not able to see the King of the West. The Taiping Army only sent Qian Jiang, the person in charge of the intelligence department, to receive him. This shows that the Taiping Army had no interest in negotiating at all.

    Therefore, the negotiation process was lackluster. Yishan proposed to divide the river and rule it. Qianjiang scoffed and asked, should he divide the river and rule it?  Then there was mutual slander and abuse between the two sides. Yishan and others denounced Qianjiang and others as rebellious officials and traitors, while Qianjiang and others laughed at Yishan and others who had been crowned as monkeys for two hundred years. It was time to change places.

    After the negotiation broke up, Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang met Qian Jiang alone on the pretext of going to the toilet.  The content of the conversation was very cryptic. Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang complimented the heroic heroism of the Western King. They expressed their appreciation for the great development of local people's livelihood after their hometowns were occupied by the Taiping Army. Finally, they expressed their hope to return to China after the war.  Spend your old age peacefully in your hometown.

    Qian Jiang also wondered why the two people came to tell him this, so he asked tentatively: "Do you two have the ambition to follow the dragon?" However, seeing that the two people did not refuse, but looked at each other, Qian Jiang understood a little.  Come here, if the two of you dare to fall in love, you still need to discuss the conditions for surrender. To paraphrase a classic saying from a later Chen Peisi sketch, who doesn¡¯t have the conditions?Surrender?  !

    Qian Jiang has been engaged in intelligence work for many years, but he is still very sensitive to bribery of important enemy figures, so he quickly reported the matter to the King of the West. The King of the West was also interested in meeting the two of them, so he sent someone to invite the two of them.  past.

    When the visitor came to invite him, Yishan happened to be sulking and taking a nap. Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang were placed in a separate tent, so they secretly followed the Western King's guards to the Western King's tent.

    Although Yuan Jiasan, Li Hongzhang and the Taiping Army have fought against each other for many years, and the name Xi Wang Xiao Chaogui has been heard countless times, this is the first time they have met face to face.  After entering the tent, the two of them hesitated about what etiquette they should perform, but fortunately, the King of the West smiled and said first: "I don't like kneeling here, so you two don't have to be polite, just sit down and talk."

    Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang felt relieved. They sat on the Eight Immortals Chair in the tent. When they looked up at the King of the West for the first time, they were both a little surprised. The King of the West was such a seemingly rude person.  .

    ?????????????????? Then the King of the West said directly: "Brother Yuan Gong and Shaoquan are figures that I have admired for a long time. It is really a blessing to meet them today."

    Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang were slightly excited. It turned out that the King of the West knew about them. At that moment, the two of them said a few polite words, only to hear the King of the West say again: "I admire you two. I think that I, the general of the Kingdom of Heaven, Lin Fengxiang, will lead the army and fight with you all the time."  The Huai army has been fighting in the Jianghuai area for several years, with victories and defeats. The two of you can hold off my heavenly army for several years, which shows that you are outstanding."

    Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang suddenly thought when they heard this. Is the King of the West going to raise an army to investigate the crime?  Only Qian Jiang said for the two of them: "Your Highness, although you two resisted the heavenly soldiers, you were each your own master at that time. When you meet in battle, you must take it seriously."

    The King of the West nodded and said: "That's right. I also heard Lin Fengxiang talk about the two of them. Although they have been fighting with our Taiping Army for many years, they treated our prisoners well every time after the war. They also fought with us many times.  The army exchanged prisoners, and they didn't do anything too evil. Moreover, the two of them led the local Huai army to fight in Jianghuai, and they didn't do anything that harmed the local area. Therefore, in my opinion, the two of them are still somewhat virtuous.  of."

    Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang breathed a sigh of relief. Although Li Hongzhang had committed killings and surrenders in history, the situation at that time was stronger than others. He, Li Hongzhang, had the upper hand. But now on the Jianghuai battlefield, Lin Fengxiang has always taken the initiative. Yuan and Li Er  People don't dare to do anything too outrageous. In addition, after every war, the Qing army captured more people, while the Taiping army captured fewer people. Naturally, they would not do anything stupid like killing prisoners. Unexpectedly,  Therefore, the limit of Xiwang was not exceeded.

    After a few words of humility, the two of them realized that King Xi's words meant that he could ignore the past grudges. They followed King Xi and said, "But now that our Kingdom of Heaven has completed the siege of the Manchu capital, and the fall of Manchu is imminent, you two want to leave with Manchu."  How about the single-plank bridge where we both die together? Or should I point the way to a sunny avenue for you two?"

    Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang perked up after hearing this. Yuan Jiasan asked, "I wonder what the Sunshine Avenue the King of the West is talking about?"

    The King of the West smiled and said: "Of course he has joined our Kingdom of Heaven. Mr. Yuan is already the governor of Anhui in the Qing Dynasty. Brother Shaoquan is the Inspector of Anhui. We won't talk about the other ministers of regiment training. As long as the two of them join our Kingdom of Heaven,  , the official position will naturally be the same as now, and if you can make great achievements, I will naturally give you another reward."

    Yuan Jiasan and Li Hongzhang were a little surprised. They originally thought that the Western King would use some kind of national justice to persuade them before giving out the terms of surrender, but they did not expect that the Western King would be so straightforward, and they looked at each other for a while.

    The King of the West smiled and continued: "I don't think I need to explain in detail what national righteousness and immortality are. Both of you are people who have read poetry and books. Naturally, you understand that history is written by the victors.  The truth is, as long as you two can follow my kingdom to achieve great things, reputation and other things will naturally come to you. The key is the treatment of the two of you. I always use power to convince others and gain benefits from others, and I don¡¯t like to go around anything.  It¡¯s all round and round, and everyone can say whatever they want.¡±

    Qian Jiang also smiled and said: "You two, since His Highness has promised two official positions, all the guarantees should be provided. You two must not continue to suffer from this."

    Yuan Jiasan was also upright. He stood up and prostrated himself in the tunnel and said: "Since the time when I met Mr. Qian alone, we have actually had the intention of betraying each other. What's the point of being secretive? I, Yuan Jiasan, am willing to surrender to the Kingdom of Heaven.  Under the command of the King of the West, serve the country and restore the Han family!" Upon seeing this, Li Hongzhang also fell to the ground and said the same thing.

    Xiao Yungui laughed, and he personally walked down to help the two of them. At this moment, he was not excited about having two historical celebrities come to serve voluntarily. Now that he has the general trend of history, everything that happened is naturally not surprising.  , so what¡¯s so exciting about it?  The situation has reached this point and no one has come forward to take action. This is strange.After helping the two people up, Xiao Yungui said with a smile: "With Mr. Yuan and Brother Shaoquan surrendering, it will be just around the corner for our heavenly army to take over the capital and rule the world" (To be continued)

    Chapter 680: Famous ministers come to vote:
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