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Volume 1: Fierce Battle in Changsha Chapter 702: A family is burdened

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    Qingfeng, Yikuang, Wenxiang, Li Tangjie and others were still in a dream when they left the Taiping Army camp. They said they came to negotiate, but the Taiping Army had no intention of negotiating at all. The King of the West said something like  It's like giving an ultimatum.  ¡ê¡Ø

    After Li Tangjie walked out of the Western King's tent, he muttered indignantly: "A group of rebellious ministers and thieves, who occasionally become arrogant in their military power, become arrogant" Before he could finish his words, Qingfeng laughed and pointed to the south.  The Taiping Army in the Yuan Camp said: "I have the ability to be arrogant!"

    Having just entered the camp, everyone had their own concerns and did not pay too much attention. At this moment, under Qingfeng's guidance, everyone noticed that in the entire Nanyuan camp, groups of Taiping troops were marching out in full force. Their military appearance was solemn and their firearms were sophisticated.  Those Taiping Army soldiers were all strong and strong men. What was even more rare was that they all had a strong murderous aura about them. At first glance, they looked like veterans of hundreds of battles.

    Cannons of various types did not shy away from them. Right under their noses, one by one they were harnessed to mules and horses, and they were led away outside the camp.  At the same time, there was a steady stream of new soldiers and horses from the Taiping Army coming to the east of the camp, as well as countless horse and carriages transporting food, clothing and other supplies. It seemed that the strength of the Taiping Army was in full swing.  They are coming towards the capital in a steady stream.

    After seeing this, Li Tangjie felt very sad. He was originally a staunch warrior, but after seeing such elite men, horses and firearms of the Taiping Army, he also became worried.  Qingfeng said with a smile but not a smile: "These long-haired people have full wings. Last year, with 40,000 people, they defeated more than 20,000 British, French and foreign barbarians in Jintang. It is said that there were tens of thousands of foreigners captured alone."  So many. Gentlemen, you can see clearly that there are many foreigners in this camp helping them with work."

    Li Tangjie followed Qingfeng¡¯s instructions.  Sure enough, we saw many foreigners wearing Chinese costumes helping the Taiping Army transport supplies and food. It seems that the Taiping Army really defeated the British and French foreign soldiers.  The more than 20,000 foreign soldiers who wanted to go to Sui were extremely brave. Seng Gelinqin and others commanded more than 100,000 soldiers and horses, and they were no match for the foreign soldiers.  And now, will the remaining Eight Banners veterans in the capital be opponents of the Taiping Army that defeated the foreign soldiers?

    Li Tangjie, who clearly felt that he lacked confidence, no longer cursed, but just muttered: "I am really unwilling to accept it. Why did a group of rioters from a remote place in Guangxi push me to this point in the Qing Dynasty?"

    Qingfeng breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Mr. Li, after all, the Qing Dynasty still belongs to us Manchus. We are not that distressed yet. Why are you so anxious? Let's go back as soon as possible. I am a cigarette addict."  Well, I have to go back and take a few puffs before returning to the Holy Master of the Two Palaces." After that, he left first.  Only Li Tangjie was left behind, his face flushed.

    The group of people returned to the capital safely under the escort of Taiping soldiers. The group of Taiping cavalry that escorted them even reached the southern city gate, and then circled around the city in a majestic manner. The Qing troops on the city all stopped, and not a single one of them.  Those who dared to show their heads or fire a shot or place an arrow would be left to the Taiping Army to show off their power and then watch them go back.  Seeing such a scene, Li Tangjie smiled bitterly and murmured to himself: "It seems that the outcome has been decided. If the soldiers have no fighting spirit, the Qing Dynasty will perish!"

    After returning to the capital, several people changed their clothes for a while and then went into the palace to return to their lives. Qingfeng and others also took the time to take two puffs of large cigarettes to enjoy themselves.  After returning to the palace.  In the Qianqing Palace, several people met the Queen Mother of the West and a group of civil and military courtiers who were still waiting for news.

    After hearing the reply from Qingfeng and others, all the ministers were in an uproar, scolding the long-haired pseudo-Western King for having no king and father, rebellious ministers and traitors, etc.  Finally, when Xingzhen asked what should be done, everyone fell silent again.

    Within the royal family of the Qing Dynasty.  Prince Gong, Sushun and others who had some backbone were already dead, while Mianyu and others, who were mature and prudent, left the court.  Seng Gelinqin, the important minister of Qingtian, was sentenced to death. Even the slightly tough Prince Chun Yizhen remained silent for some unknown reason at this time. Only Qingfeng, Yikuang, Zaiquan and other cowardly people were there. Everyone was shocked when they saw that  Without saying anything, Qingfeng and others began to advocate the theory of surrender again.

    Just listen to Yi Kuang's loud voice saying: "Queen Mother, ministers and ministers, now most of the country has gone. Fortunately, it can be peaceful, but it will not last long. Now the Taiping army has massively besieged the capital. There are 50,000 Taiping troops outside the city.  The rebel forces of Yuan Jia's Third Division and others were besieging the city with no less than 100,000 men. However, none of our former soldiers had the will to fight and only relied on the city walls to defend the city. However, money and food are now scarce in the capital, and rice is worth tens of thousands of gold. The morale of the military and the people is not there.  It is really difficult for me to stay for a long time. If we can integrate the Manchus and Han, and abdicate the throne, we might as well negotiate with each other. If we break up due to stubbornness, all the Manchus will be burdened by my family."

    As soon as these words came out, many Manchus in the hall burst into tears, but Liang Taisu, the imperial censor of the Han Dynasty, and others stood up and accused Yi Kuang of corrupting the country and offending his ancestors. During the more than two hundred years of the Qing Dynasty,  If the world is ruined by one hand, it should be punished as a major crime of treason.  Qingfeng, Yikuang and others immediately retorted and asked these Han people:Is there a better way?

    ?An argument broke out again. What was surprising was that most of the Han officials actually scolded the Manchus who wanted to surrender for betraying their ancestors. It was so confusing that who was whose ancestor?

    "That's enough!" After the Queen Mother of the West gave a sweet scolding, the hall gradually became quiet. Xing Zhenfeng's eyes were filled with tears. She hugged the frightened little emperor Zai Chun and cried and said: "The matter is over, no matter how much we quarrel anymore, it's okay."  It¡¯s useless. I feel that the livelihood of the people in the world will be difficult in the future, and the late emperor only has this little flesh and blood left. I don¡¯t want to ruin the life of the people of the world and the flesh and blood of the late emperor because of my stubbornness. I decided to agree to Taiping¡¯s request!¡±

    As soon as these words came out, everyone seemed to be relieved. The Chinese people are so good-faced. Even if the dynasty changes, they still have to show their loyalty and unyielding appearance. At this moment, the Queen Mother has spoken, and the stone in their hearts has dropped.  Then there was a sound of sorrow in the hall, and some Han ministers knelt down and kowtowed, begging the Queen Mother to take back her life. It was so sad because of the sincerity. It was really pitiful to see so many loyal Han ministers protecting the country.  .  It's a pity that if these people are to be armed with swords and guns and go to the battlefield, it may be a different situation.

    At that time, the Queen Mother of the West issued an order, ordering Qingfeng and Yikuang to go to the Taiping Army camp to discuss surrender. She asked the Taiping Army to give preferential treatment to clean up the house, stop killing Manchus, etc., and put forward a total of eight conditions.  After receiving the order, Qingfeng and the others immediately left the palace and rushed to the Taiping Army camp without stopping. The job was done very neatly and without any sloppiness.

    After arriving at the Taiping Army camp, the two were received by the Western King of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. After reading the eight surrender demands they brought, the Western King smiled and said: "Treat the Qing Dynasty well and treat the Manchus well. These two  It's just the main idea, how to treat her with preferential treatment? How to treat her kindly? In my opinion, after the Qing royal family abdicates, they can be sealed with the title of Gui Minghou. I cannot afford to support the other concubines, maids, eunuchs, etc. in the palace.  Many, it can only be said that they paid some travel expenses and sent them home. As for treating the Manchus well, I can only say that they are giving them national treatment. Whether they will work in agriculture or run other businesses in the future will also depend on their own efforts, and the Manchus should also  You have to earn your own living, and there will be no idlers in the country under my rule. Those Eight Banners soldiers can select some elite people to join the army, and the rest of the old, weak, sick and disabled who smoke opium will be sent to become civilians and no longer serve as soldiers."

    Qingfeng and Qingfeng looked at each other and said hesitantly: "His Royal Highness the King of the West, how will we, the clan members, arrange it?"

    The King of the West looked at the two of them, with a sinister smile on his lips, and said: "When the former Ming Dynasty was destroyed, you Manchus robbed many of the former Ming Dynasty clans. I originally wanted to do this, but I thought  You are surrendering voluntarily this time, so be it. Clan members like yours who have contributed to the surrender can be granted the title of earl, and the original property of the family can be retained. However, for the other clans, I will follow the law.  Come and punish them, the guilty ones will naturally not be let go, and the innocent ones will have to donate their money and come forward to pay the tribute!"

    When Qingfeng and Qingfeng heard this, cold sweat broke out on their foreheads. They hesitated and did not dare to agree. The King of the West sneered: "I am in charge of the Kingdom of Heaven. My merits should be rewarded, and my deeds should be punished. Those clans in the capital have done nothing to my Kingdom of Heaven."  , why should they still enjoy the people's wealth and their anointing? I did not harm their lives, but confiscating their property is already a lenient treatment! But you don't have to be embarrassed, tell these clan ministers that if they can take the initiative to serve the Kingdom of Heaven and make meritorious deeds for the country in the future, I will still treat them leniently.  We will reward them, and if they have made great contributions, we can consider returning the confiscated property!"

    After the two heard this, they relaxed a little, and after much thought, they agreed to King Xi's plan.  Then the King of the West said: "Since the clan is handled in this way, the third and fourth articles must be changed to protect the clan's civil, military, and property. The other civil and military ministers should also be handled in this way. I, the king, who has a good official reputation can continue to appoint him."  , if there are those who are corrupt, bend the law, and persecute the people, as long as someone reports them, they will be dealt with according to the law."

    Even the clan had to be purged, so all the officials could not escape. Qingfeng and the others did not dare to raise any objections. They followed the King of the West and said, "Articles 5 and 6 deal with the issue of the Manchus leaving and staying. This is easy to handle."  , the Manchus in various places are resettled in place. I just said that the Manchus can be given civil rights, but they have to make a living on their own. Anyone who has committed crimes in the past will be dealt with in accordance with the law."

    Qingfeng and Qingfeng risked the reputation of ruining the imperial family and forced the palace to protect themselves. Now that the King of the West has granted them the title of earl and guaranteed their personal property, they are satisfied and will not care about the world.  How to deal with people, the world has changed so much, even the royal family can't protect themselves, the rest of the people can just ask for their own blessings, the two of them have nothing to say at the moment.

    Seeing the last two items, King Xi said: "Your little emperor and the queen mother also expressed the hope to retain the royal fields, property, palace utensils, and continue to live in the Forbidden City. This is impossible. Since I have promised to seal  Chun is the Marquis of Guiming. According to the official system of the Kingdom of Heaven, the Marquis of Guiming will naturally have a share of the marquis' salary, so he needs so much land.What to do?  If I continue to live in the Forbidden City, where will I live?  These two items are also incorrect!  "

    When the Queen Mother proposed these two items, both Qingfeng and Qingfeng thought it was whimsical. How could there be a change of dynasties? The previous emperor still occupied the palace and property?  Naturally, they were all going to be exchanged for their lives. The two of them didn't say anything at the moment. They agreed unanimously and thought about how to go back and persuade the Queen Mother and others to not be burdened by their family (To be continued, please search.  Piaotian Literature, the novels are better and updated faster!
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