C218 Newly published public information report (2/2)

”Businessmen are easy to deal with, what about the officials?” The Prince Kung was a little speechless.

”What's so hard about it? Let's have them go home and spend their time in seclusion. We will make sure to separate them from the public one by one. If they are not wronged, don't think that the imperial court can fool them! ”

Seeing that the Buddha was angry, An Dehai started to scheme, ”These unscrupulous merchants and black-hearted officials will have to deal with them properly. Old Buddha, don't be angry, the most important thing right now is to take care of Xiao Letian, and the scouts he left behind in the palace … ” As he spoke, he cast his gaze towards Hairy # 2 in the corner of the hall.

Right at this moment, An Dehai saw a white light flash before his eyes, and a cup of boiling hot tea splashed on his face. ”Insolent dog slave, you dare to negotiate? Do you think we should listen to your opinions on what the imperial court wants to do? ”Someone, go out and pay your debt to the thirty of you …”

An Dehai kneeled on the ground like a dog and said, ”Old Buddha, please spare us!” After saying that, he looked at Ci Xi pitifully.

At this time, Ci Xi had no other choice, he did not have the face of a servant, and unexpectedly rammed into the spear's mouth. Even if he wanted to advise him, he had no way of saying it, and could only watch as his beloved servant was dragged out.

Not long after, the miserable wails of An Dehai who was like a dead dog could be heard from outside the hall. After the dozen or so battles, Ci An gave Zhou Daoying a wink, and the eunuch, who was serving beside the Tongzhi emperor, quickly walked out.

If they really continued with their attacks, they would have to take An Dehai's life. It was a good thing that Ci An still gave him some face in the end before showing mercy. Even though An Dehai was dragged inside, he was still beaten half to death, and his butt was covered in fresh blood.

”Everyone can see clearly, this is the result of a eunuch negotiating. Bring it down, Taiyuan Hospital will send someone to apply medicine!”

After going through An Dehai's farce, everyone's emotions had calmed down. Ci An calmed his mind and suddenly smiled at Hairy # 2.

”Er Mao, come over here. I have something to ask you …” He was not only the little emperor's personal eunuch, but also the leader of the western study. He was also the voice of the negotiation between the royal family and Xiao Letian.

Mao's role was a little like America's hotline during the cold war. When there were some conflicts, representatives of both sides could communicate with each other through this hotline. As for what exactly was discussed, it was highly confidential and would not be known by ordinary citizens.

Reputation was a funny thing sometimes, but it was what people called face. Politicians needed face even more. If they wanted to govern a country, they had to maintain a good reputation. They couldn't let the entire world laugh at them and be completely disappointed, right?

Everyone in the hall understood, the royalty had no choice but to lower their heads in order to negotiate. They had to make Xiao Letian stop this kind of despicable attack anyways, and the prestige of the imperial family could not be reduced any further.

”Er Mao, send your godfather a message. If there's anything you want to discuss with him, we can discuss it when he comes to the capital. What does he want?” Opening a school to spread western learning? Or expand his foreign business? As long as they did not have the intention to rebel, why would the imperial government not tolerate it? Let's just let him stop for now, and forget about I lowering his head to him … ”

My god, when these words came out, everyone was stunned. If this were to spread in the imperial court, wouldn't the heavens collapse? The great empress dowager of a country would actually lower her head and submit to Xiao Letian, a merchant without an official.

Hun Mao quickly kowtowed as if he had heard this. ”Why would the Empress Dowager say that?” How could his godfather dare to rebel? He was forced to do this! ”Sob, sob, sob …” As he spoke, Hairy # 2 started to cry.

”Master, Er Mao will always be a servant of the royal family. Even if godfather and I owe him a favor, we won't be able to suppress the royal family's grace. Master, don't probe this servant out. This servant is willing to pass on the message. I hope the empress dowager won't blame us for doing the wrong job because of this servant's young age …”

”This servant is no longer a living person. Other than in the palace, where else can we live in this world? To be honest, when we leave the Forbidden City, we are no better than a wild dog!”

The wailing made the little emperor's heart soften. ”Er Mao, just stand up. I still believe in you. Right now, I'm only letting you be a voice transmitter. Don't think too much …”

After a show of loyalty was done, the next stage was the negotiation segment. Er Mao did not say anything more and revealed Xiao Letian's conditions.

First, the imperial government had to clarify the rumors of Xiao Letian's rebellion. and the others would definitely take the blame for the attack, and the execution grounds at Tanggu's pier would be prepared for execution, when that happened, he would be burdened with the crime of causing a riot.

Secondly, there were the troubles caused by the Qing Liu group. These scholars had previously scolded them with a few curses, but from today onwards, the imperial government had to ensure that there would be no more demonstrations against Xiao Letian.

After all, Sun Sanhu represented the Forbidden City, and in his arms, he carried the genuine secret decree. Then, the imperial government would have to make up for the losses he had caused. Tanggu's Xiao family's mansion, as well as the gatekeepers in the capital. Since he needed to compensate for the goods in the several big warehouses, he couldn't let Xiao Letian suffer too many losses.

Normally, the imperial government would be able to accept these three conditions, but when Er Mao said Xiao Letian's fourth request, the atmosphere in the hall became more tense.

”The fourth and last item, in view of the two riots that take place in Tanggu Port, the merchants of China are already terrified, especially the merchants of the foreign countries who are now in a state of panic. ”In order to pacify the people, please send the imperial army back to TIANJIN Wei. The merchants' guards are responsible for the security of Tanggu's port …”

It was like a stone that caused a thousand ripples, this one was like a lung tube that was jabbed into the imperial court.