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    Beijing, the capital of the Qing Empire, was also the political, economic and cultural center of the country.  Since the Manchus took control of the Central Plains in 1644, the Manchus, with a population of only one million, have ruled China for nearly 250 years.

    The Forbidden City in the center of Beijing has been an imperial palace since the Ming Dynasty.  Although it was originally built by the Han people, it was occupied by the Manchus two hundred years later.

    Renshou Hall, the main hall where Emperor Guangxu went to court to listen to politics.  On the high emperor's throne, Emperor Guangxu, who was only nineteen years old this year, was full of anger. In the main hall, ministers dragging pig tails were already kneeling on the ground.

    "What do those bastards in western Sichuan want to do? Do they really want to start a war with the Qing Dynasty? Is it possible that my majestic Qing Dynasty is still afraid of them?" Guangxu's childish voice echoed in the Jinluan Palace.  Today's court meeting is precisely to discuss how to deal with the aggressive situation in western Sichuan.  However, the ministers in the palace argued for several hours, but still could not come up with a feasible solution.  This made Emperor Guangxu very angry.

    Emperor Guangxu ascended the throne as emperor at the age of four. For fifteen years, Emperor Guangxu has been living in the shadow of Cixi.  Finally last year, Empress Dowager Cixi ended her duties behind the curtain. Emperor Guangxu was greatly inspired and wanted to do something to defeat the bandits in western Sichuan that had plagued the Qing Dynasty for decades.  However, unexpectedly, the Western Sichuan Army had just begun to mobilize, and the ministers of the Qing Dynasty were panicked one by one.  Let me ask Emperor Guangxu how he could realize his dream and annihilate the rebellious parties in western Sichuan by relying on such ministers.

    Emperor Guangxu vented his anger in the Jinluan Palace before calming down.  Looking at the kneeling ministers in the Jinluan Palace, he felt a sense of pride in his heart.  Two years ago, he was just a puppet sitting on the throne.  Now, the Empress Dowager Cixi has returned to power, and he can finally take charge personally.

    "What do you think we should do to deal with the unusual changes in western Sichuan now?" Emperor Guangxu sat back on the throne and glanced at the kneeling ministers below with a straight face, hoping that one of them would come up with an idea.  Of course, Emperor Guangxu himself wanted to start a war with western Sichuan.  Defeat Western Sichuan as soon as possible, wipe out the bandits in Western Sichuan, and achieve unification.  Emperor Guangxu also urgently hoped that the ministers in the dynasty would be of the same mind as him.

    "However, Emperor Guangxu was still too naive.  The ministers all lowered their heads, regardless of catching his gaze.  They are not children like Emperor Guangxu who speak and do things without consideration and only follow their own preferences.  None of these ministers, who are generally over forty years old, don't know how powerful Western Sichuan is.  Since the rise of Western Sichuan, have there been fewer wars between the Qing Dynasty and Western Sichuan?  But there was no time when the Qing Dynasty failed.  Every time he fights, Sichuan West's strength will expand.  After that, we have to compensate for the losses in western Sichuan, which is another huge sum of money!  Therefore, as long as Western Sichuan does not take the initiative to cause trouble, the Qing Dynasty is not willing to go to war with Western Sichuan.  Even if Western Sichuan was provocative, the Qing Dynasty would always tolerate and appease them.  Only then did we have more than ten years of peace.  Now that we are starting to fight again, isn't that just looking for trouble?

    Therefore, when faced with Emperor Guangxu's inquiry, none of the ministers spoke.

    "Xu Gengshen, I ask you, can the Qing Dynasty wipe out the bandits in western Sichuan in one battle?" Seeing that none of the ministers spoke, Emperor Guangxu had to call them by name.  As the Minister of War, Xu Gengshen was naturally the first minister to be asked.

    "Your Majesty, there are only three provinces in western Sichuan, and there are only a few hundred thousand soldiers. How can it be the opponent of my million-strong army of the Qing Dynasty!" Xu Gengshen, the Minister of War, had no choice but to answer bravely.  At this time, we definitely cannot say that we cannot defeat Western Sichuan, otherwise, his Minister of War will definitely be done.  How could Emperor Guangxu let him go in a rage?

    "Haha! Okay, I know how the Western Sichuan bandits are my rivals in the Qing Dynasty." Emperor Guangxu laughed with a red face and got the answer he wanted from Xu Gengshen, the Minister of War.

    "However, all the civil and military officials in the dynasty quietly curled their lips.

    "Hmph! You don't have to worry about blowing your reputation if you brag. If the war fails, you, the Minister of War who led the battle, will probably have to die to apologize!" Many people thought secretly in their hearts.  Since the rise of Western Sichuan, it has not been so easy for the Minister of War of the Qing Dynasty.  It's okay during peacetime, but in times of war, most of the ministers of the Ministry of War are pulled out as scapegoats.

    "Xu Aiqing, tell me, if there is a war with western Sichuan, how will our Qing army attack?" Emperor Guangxu replied with a smile on his face.  Looking forward to getting the answer you want from Xu Gengshen.

    "Back to Your Majesty! Although the Western Sichuan bandits have few soldiers, they are extremely powerful in combat. Our Qing army must be fully prepared. Qinghai, Shaanxi, Wuhan, Guizhou and Yunnan must all launch attacks. Especially the most elite two of our army  All the 100,000 troops must be dispatched, and they will definitely win in one battle!" Xu Gengshen said loudly.

    "Okay, with a five-way siege, the bandits in western Sichuan will definitely have nowhere to escape!" Emperor Guangxu was overjoyed.

    "Your Majesty, among the new army,Except for the 100,000 new troops in Hubei that can fight, the green camps in the other provinces use broadswords and spears, and they are no match for the Western Sichuan Army!  And the 100,000 new troops in Zhili and the capital have the important task of guarding the capital and must not be touched lightly!  "An old minister standing at the front of the left row came out and said loudly. His name was Weng Tonghe, one of the military ministers, and the teacher of Emperor Guangxu. Therefore, he also held a high position in the Qing court. Seeing that Emperor Guangxu was going astray  As he went further, as a teacher, of course he stopped him.

    "Huh! Weng Aiqing, please step aside, I have my own opinion!" The smile on Emperor Guangxu's face disappeared immediately, and he said with a cold face.

    Weng Tonghe had no choice but to retreat, but he glared at Xu Gengshen fiercely.  If something goes wrong, Xu Geng himself will be the culprit.

    Xu Gengshen smiled bitterly when he saw Weng Tonghe's gaze.  He had no choice but to do so!

    "Xu Aiqing, tell me, when can we wipe out the bandits in western Sichuan?" Emperor Guangxu asked expectantly.

    "Your Majesty, before the soldiers and horses have used food and grass, go ahead! Our Qing army has been at peace for more than ten years. If we want to wipe out the bandits in western Sichuan, we must first make sufficient preparations. Weapons, ammunition, food and grass, participating troops, who will lead the army, etc.  , we must make careful preparations. Otherwise, if there is any negligence, it may lead to the failure of the war. Therefore, we must take a long-term approach!" Xu Gengshen continued.

    "Then tell me, how long will it take for the army to be ready?" Emperor Guangxu had no interest in those preparations.  What he wanted to see was nothing more than for the Qing army to invade western Sichuan and wipe out the bandits in western Sichuan.

    "Your Majesty, this will probably take two or three years!" Xu Geng thought about it and then said.

    Suddenly, all the civil and military officials in the court widened their eyes.  Some people almost laughed out loud.  Well, Xu Gengshen, what I said before was all just to tease Emperor Guangxu!

    After Emperor Guangxu heard Xu Gengshen¡¯s answer, his vision went dark and he almost fell off the dragon chair.

    "Bold Geng Shen, are you kidding me?" Emperor Guangxu roared angrily.  It will take two or three years to prepare. In this time, the Western Sichuan Army has already moved from Western Sichuan to Beijing.  Kangxi, who was very fond of Xu Gengshen before, now wanted to kill Xu Gengshen.

    "I don't dare, I deserve to die!" Xu Gengshen quickly knelt down and begged for mercy.

    "Please, Your Majesty, calm down!" All the civil and military ministers in the dynasty knelt on the ground and shouted loudly.

    "Calm down, calm down! With trash like you here, how can I calm down?" Emperor Guangxu yelled angrily.

    Facing the angry Guangxu, the ministers all kept silent and responded with silence.  Although Emperor Guangxu was angry, he had no choice when facing these ministers.  Obviously, although he is the emperor, these ministers are not something he can appoint and remove at will.  He would have no power at all in appointing and removing officials without the consent of the Empress Dowager Cixi.

    Emperor Guangxu felt a sense of sadness in his heart and looked to the side.  Although there is no longer a curtain hanging next to it, no one is sitting there anymore.  However, he still felt that there was no difference between being a puppet after taking office and being a puppet before.

    When he thought of this, Emperor Guangxu felt powerless.  He raised his hand and motioned to the eunuch.

    "Retreat!" The eunuch's high-pitched voice sounded.  Today's court meeting has come to an end.

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