C3684 (1/2)
As expected, the contradictions within the Qing Dynasty had already reached a point where water and fire couldn't tolerate each other!
At the Supreme Harmony Hall, Tongzhi finally sat on the throne that he left for five years. Looking at the throne that was not leaning against on the four sides and at the group of officials kneeling and kowtowing below him, the little emperor felt his entire body brimming with energy.
This kind of ceremonial Grand Commission would not have any formal affairs at all. All of the official's words were praises, no one would bother to carry out any formal tasks today.
Hearing those smelly long Hanlin House articles, Tongzhi was so annoyed that he wanted to fall asleep. Although there were some officials' articles on European ceremonies, they would definitely not be that long.
Even if the Queen and the Crown Prince were to speak, it would only take ten minutes!
~ This Weng Tonghe, how did the scholars following the Hanlin House write about him? He wrote from the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors all the way to the Qin Emperor and Han Wu, and recited it for half an hour without ending.
At this moment, Zai Chun could already hear the neat footsteps of the New Imperial Army coming from the south. The new army were all wearing leather boots, and the sound of their footsteps on the stone road was different.
When Weng Tonghe and the rest finished reciting the first three words of the [One Hundred Family Name], the eunuch, Da Sixi, pulled out a long sound and shouted, ”Long live hall, a parade of troops! A hundred official's congratulations!”
Zai Chun's heart was currently like a child who had just obtained a new toy. He wanted to show off his new army in front of everyone, so that the courtiers and officials could see that he could do all sorts of things without them.
With three steps and two steps, the little emperor crossed the threshold. Outside, there were six square formations, and a total of three thousand New Imperial Army were in order, as if they were being chopped down with a knife or an axe.
The most important part of the new recruit training was the military training. This was an important part of training that could turn a person from a commoner into a soldier.
”My dear sirs!” This was the New Imperial Army who had bombarded the Russian invasion fleet back then! ”Let's all take a look …”
When the people at the side saw how excited the emperor was, they knew that it was all about horses and horses!
”So mighty!” So orderly! It's no wonder he's a Son of Heaven's personal army! ”
”If I had to say, you are old Great Marshal Zeng. If you had let this new army of His Majesty grow their fur, I'm afraid you wouldn't have contributed as much!”
”Haha …” ”Of course, the Iron Army personally selected by His Majesty will be different …”
General Gui, who was at the side, sneered as he listened to the officials' flattery. ”Yes! Powerful indeed! Zuo Jigao wanted to see if they still needed reinforcements. If we were to go up, we will definitely be victorious! ”
These words were very provocative, and no one in the surrounding area dared to say anything back! The reason the His Majesty trained the New Imperial Army was definitely to protect the capital and protect the emperor's own safety.
If this were to be sent to the northwest battlefield, then wouldn't it be the old saying that decided all the decisions of the capital? You want to force the emperor into the air again?
However, due to the tyrannical power of General Gui Zi Liu, who among the officials present dared to go head to head with him? They were counting on Ceng Guofan to come out, but the old marshal had already blown too much cold air today, so he was obviously not in a good mental state.
Fifth Uncle appeared at the critical moment and stepped forward, ”Old Sixth, what are you saying? If you want to send reinforcements to the Northwest, you have to transfer troops from your Xishan camp. Your Battalion Head's army formed earlier than this one! ”
”Eh? Fifth brother's words are wrong, what do you mean by 'my army'? This army will always be from the Great Qing, from the Army Department! ”
”It's not like some troops don't even listen to the orders of the imperial government!”
Hearing that, Zai Chun could not hold back anymore, ”Sixth Uncle, what do you mean by that? Who wouldn't listen to the orders of the military? Do you really think so? ”
”Your majesty!” This subject does not dare to spout nonsense. New Imperial Army had just fought with the people on the streets of Deisenmun, and over a hundred of the inner-city standard-bearers were injured … ”
”As the Prime Minister Minister Wang, I also have the duties of a soldier. My orders are useless! You even dare to push the bullets into my mouth? ”
”Hehe …” I wonder if His Majesty, this new army, still has a government in their eyes! ”
Zai Chun understood immediately when he heard it, the black hand inside the eight flags had started to stir up trouble again. was clear about his own troops, and would definitely not take the initiative to cause trouble!