C526 Li Hongzhangs Decision (1/2)

In the true history, Ci An had died seven years ago, in other words, in 1881 years. There was still more than twenty years of time until the present time, and in the true history, Ci Xi had also used these twenty odd years of hiding his strength to slowly accumulate, carefully maintaining a balance between the Empress Dowager of the East and his subjects.

The historical Ci Xi was indeed a demon, but this demon had reached the peak of his life through half his lifetime of hard work, and had slowly expanded his own power and connections. In the end, he had intertwined and controlled the entire Qing Empire, until even after her death, there was no one who could shake him.

But the Ci Xi of 1866, was far from having such a great power. All she could control was the Beijing Belt s.

The Jiumentu Palace, the army camp of the Forbidden City, the conservative factions in the Manchu, and her own son, Emperor Tongzhi made her create an iron net inside the Beijing. This was why she dared to make such a change in the palace.

But after leaving the Beijing, how much influence did Ci Xi have? This was questionable, the two brothers definitely would not submit to her, after all, Ceng Guofan was a scholar during the Dao Guang era, he would have to remember the kindness given to him by Dao Guang and Xian Feng's father. In the end, you, Ci Xi, were just a concubine, even if you gave birth to an elder son, you would not be able to have a mother.

In the Confucian ethics, the Emperor was first place, and when the Emperor has no personal authority, the Eastern Palace was first, while your Western Palace was only second. Our loyalty came in sequence, so Ci Xi, you should just wait at the back of the line.

Then who else could it be other than Ceng Guofan? Mongol prince? This group of people had a close relationship with the Iron Hat Kings, so why would the Eight Kings be so interested in getting them on Ci Xi's boat? That would be drinking poison to quench one's thirst.

Further places like Guangzhou, Sichuan, Fujian and other places, you can not hope for, high mountain road, long distance waiting for them to come to Beijing, cucumber vegetables are cold. Looking at Li Li Li, Shan Xi, Shengjing and other places, they were either weak, or their close relationship with Ci An, there were not many people that Ci Xi could rely on.

After choosing and choosing, only Zuo Zongtang and Li Hongzhang still had some hope. First of all, both of them had weapons in their hands, so Li Hongzhang himself was able to create the Huai Army, while Zuo Zongtang's prestige in the Xiang Army was only second to the Zeng Family Brothers, so no one dared to disobey his command of the Xiang Army.

One was able to use the Xiang Army, one was able to use the Huai Army, and none of them were top officials. There was also room for kindness, so Ci Xi's gaze landed on the two of them at the last moment.

After thinking about it, Ci Xi decided to place the treasure on Li Hongzhang. Because Li Hongzhang was a direct descendant of her own Huai Army, so activating the army was only a matter of words to him.

Even if Zuo Zongtang agreed, his subordinates would still be affected by Ceng Guofan. If the old fox went against him, Zuo Zongtang would have to listen to him.

Moreover, Ci Xi's eyes were extremely sharp. Compared to Zuo Zongtang, Li Hongzhang's eyes held a lot more ambition.

Ci Xi was truly worthy of being called a domestic political genius, in a few minutes, he had already locked onto his target. In order to take the letter from, he had even personally written a letter, he would rather leave him a piece of evidence than to let him feel at ease.

had only mentioned the root of the chaos in the capital. It was because of Xiao Letian's new army, who had secretly instigated them, hoping that the Huai Army would send out their elites to fight against Xiao Letian in order to protect them.

If he really wanted to deal with Xiao Letian, why not just send him to the north, where he would have him fight his way all the way to the Tanggu, all the way up to the Tanggu along the route of Le Ling, Yan Shan and Huang Hua.

However, Ci Xi insisted that Huai Army go to the Beijing to guard against Xiao Letian's new army.

In the history of Li Hongzhang, he had participated in foreign affairs with great achievements. However, when the issue of Xinjiang was still being dealt with in the Sino-French war with Vietnam, his actions were indeed criticized by many, not to mention the upcoming afternoon war. But there was one thing that everyone believed, Li Hongzhang was an official fanatic, being a proper official was the motto of his life. To him, every opportunity to be promoted was precious, and he had to grasp it tightly.

”Someone, come …” I will give you all one day to select the three thousand Veterans of the Hundred Wars s, the best Gun s, and enough ammunition. Listen to my orders … ”

After the time it took to eat a whole meal, Li Hongzhang finally made up his mind. What Eastern Palace Empress Dowager, what annihilating Twisted Army, all of you playing on the side.

”Ah …” ”We are here on orders of the marshal!”

They were all clansmen from Huai Clan, and as long as Li Hongzhang gave the order, they would immediately gather troops without even asking for directions.

Li Hongzhang's thoughts were now all on Ci Xi's secret letter. He had long forgotten about the massacre of Twisted Army and the tragedy at Jiaozhou Bay. Twisted Army was already at the end of his rope, and exterminating them was just a matter of time. Fuck them, who cares.

Just as Li Hongzhang was preparing to enter the diligent capital, two French battleship had already went around the Jiaozhou Peninsula and officially entered Bohai Bay.

Although the sailors on the deck didn't have a beautiful navy uniform and had changed into old sailor suits, they still had to be proud when they were in the army.

”Ten fishing boats have been discovered up ahead... I don't know which country... ”Look, they're trying to escape …” lookout hand on the mast roared loudly.