The capital, the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Zhou Jiamei, the newly appointed prefect of Shuntian, walked into Yi's generous office in a nervous mood. He glanced at the Assistant Minister Su Shun, and Wu Changqing was also present. He quickly bowed to see him. Yi's waved his hand and said in a gentle tone: "There is no need to be polite in the small hall, sit."

"The prince thanked the prince for giving him a seat." Zhou Jiamei said as he signed his body and sat down at the lower head. Then he bowed and said, "The official sent people to investigate for several days. There are indeed many rumors inside and outside the capital, saying that it was because of the implementation of constitutionalism, the cabinet was in a rebellious manner, and the heaven was furious, and the disaster was brought down."

After a pause, he continued: "These rumors seem to have suddenly emerged in recent days, but they spread very quickly. There are rumors that constitutionalism is a Western thing and is not suitable for the Qing Dynasty. They call for the abolition of constitutionalism and return to the emperor and the queen mother, and said that if they do not return to power for one day, the disaster will continue to end."

"Hmph!" Su Shun snorted coldly, "We are working hard to save the disaster. They are going to shoot cold arrows behind us! I don't think there is anything to worry about, so I just cleaned it up so that they would jump out and make trouble whenever there is any disturbance!"

Zhou Jiamei felt murderous intent when he heard this. The royalists were very powerful. If they were to clean up, the capital would inevitably be bloody.

Yi? He had a gloomy face and said nothing. Last time he used public opinion to accuse Yuan Qi, he directly targeted the cabinet and constitutionalism, which made people unbearable. It was not surprising that Su Shun was angry. According to Yi Guocheng's judgment, the disaster this time will last for four or five years. If it is suppressed without any pain, it will inevitably cause repeated trouble!

Seeing that his expression was gloomy and sunny, Wu Changqing was afraid that he would be impulsive and quickly whispered: "Let's discuss it with Yi Guocheng."

"Yiguocheng is decisive in killing outside, but is inclusive in the internal situation, so there is no need to discuss this matter." Su Shun said in a deep voice: "No matter what, Yiguocheng will support us!"

Yi? He was a little moved, but he soon recalled that if he was good at making such a big deal, he was afraid that the Prime Minister of the Cabinet would be overly ruminated. He then said slowly: "The reason why Yiguocheng is inclusive of internal affairs is that he is worried that it will cause too much trouble, causing civil strife, seriously affecting or slugging our country's industrial development."

As he said that, he stood up and walked to the desk, "It would be better to discuss it with him." While saying that, he held down the phone and shook it, then picked up the microphone and "received Zhennan Prince's Mansion."

The bell that "Dingling" was ringing twice, Yi Zhizu picked up the microphone and asked directly: "What's the situation in the capital?"

Yi? briefly explained the situation in the capital, and then continued: "This disaster lasts for a long time. If it cannot be handled properly, there will be a lot of trouble."

"What is the Cabinet's plan?"

After pondering for a moment, Yi? said in a deep voice: "Prepare it as a shock!"

Appropriate cleaning? Yi Zhizu laughed and said, "The local gentry charges and the royalists are just behind the scenes. Should I clean the royalists or the local gentry? How do I clean the local gentry?"

After a little stunned, Yi? He said: "Without the royalists supporting the support of the scenes, local gentry is not afraid of it."

"Local gentry is not afraid of? Did Liu Ye underestimate local gentry too much? Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, imperial power has been the rule of the world with local gentry. The gentry's control over the local area has not been weakened due to constitutionalism, but has been greatly improved!"

Yishishi's tone is rarely stern, "The royalists and local gentry were originally opposite. Once the royalists were purged, even if they were only properly purged, people would inevitably be panic, and they would force the royalists to hit it off with the local gentry who was eager to protect their own interests!

Once this happens, it is not as simple as political struggles, but civil strife! Civil war! When several northern provinces are experiencing rare disasters, how many people will die if civil strife break out? Have you ever thought about it?"

Yi? Holding the microphone for a while, he said in a muffled voice: "The idea of ​​unity between man and nature, punishment of heaven and punishment of heaven is deeply rooted. Such a rare disaster can only be a little incited to incite people to be dissatisfied with constitutionalism. If this sign cannot be curbed, as the disaster situation further deepens, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"Of course, we can't sit idly and let it go." Yi Zhizu slowed down and said, "Let the Empress Dowager issue an edict in the name of the emperor to affirm constitutionalism and firmly promote constitutionalism. Compared with the purge, depriving the royalists of the military power is more deterrent!"

Depriving the royal guards of the royalists, Yi hesitated and said, "I'm afraid the empress dowager may not agree."

"The severe drought in Chongzhen ruined the Ming Dynasty. With the saint of the Queen Mother, the Qing Dynasty would not ruin the severe drought in Guangxu." Yi Zhizu said coldly: "This is an opportunity!"

Yi Zhizu put down the phone and turned around and saw Zhao Liewen and the other two staring at him. He couldn't help but smile and said, "But what's wrong?"

Li Hongzhang took the lead and said: "Although the royalists are mainly Manchu and Mongolian officials, there are also a large number of Han officials. They themselves represent local gentry. Why do we say that the royalists and local gentry are opposite?"

"The Qin and Han dynasties respect Confucianism alone has formed a situation where local gentry and imperial power jointly govern the world." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "It can also be said that this is a situation where the monarchy and gentry power play against each other. The imperial power does not fall into the county, which is the result of the game between these two powers.

The constitutional monarchy restricted the imperial power, and the gentry's power was greatly expanded. The royalists wanted to restore the monarchy, which was naturally in opposition to local gentry.

Of course, this opposition is not static. When we touch the interests of local gentry and they are unable to maintain it, we may choose to join forces with the royalists to protect their interests from infringement."

Seeing Li Hongzhang no longer asked questions, Zhao Liewencai said: "Is it really possible for King Gong to take the opportunity to seize the royal military power?"

At present, the military power of the Qing Dynasty is actually divided into three parts, controlled by Yi Zhizu, Yi Zhizu and Empress Dowager Ci'an. Yi Zhizu is the only one who can crush Yi Zhizu and Ci'an's power. If Yi Zhizu cut off Ci'an's military power, even if it is not enough to compete with Yi Zhizu, it will be a big and small threat. Yi Zhizu and Ci'an checks and balances each other, which is more beneficial to Yi Zhizu!

"Military power must be unified sooner or later." Yi Zhizu said distractedly: "If you want to unify military power without a war breaking out, the cabinet must first cut off the imperial military power."

Zhao Liewen said: "Students are worried that the cabinet will not be able to control the military power in the north after unifying the north. After all, the industrial foundation has been laid in the north now..."

"Don't worry." Yi Zhizu smiled and waved his hand. "Whether it is the navy or the army, they are still in the initial stage of development. At least within thirty or fifty years, we can guarantee an overwhelming advantage."
Chapter completed!