It triggered a large-scale bank run, which prompted Yuanqi Bank to go bankrupt. This was proposed by Erhebu. Yihuan did not hide it and said slightly: "Yuanqi issued paper money on a large scale, which caused serious dissatisfaction among the gentry in various northern provinces. Once a large-scale bank run broke out, it would inevitably be a situation where everyone pushed it."

Ci'an glanced at the two of them with a cold expression. If Yuanqi Bank issued a large-scale false banknotes and deliberately triggered a large-scale run, the northern gentry who had long been dissatisfied with Yuanqi would inevitably deliberately run. Yuanqi is afraid that he would really be unable to deal with it this time.

After a moment of silence, she said slowly: "Ele and Bu knelt down and rest."

After hearing this, Erle and Bu knew that they were going to be private, so they quickly saluted and bowed to leave. Then Ci'an said in a deep voice: "Uncle Emperor is ready to break with Yuan Qi openly?"

"This is a matter of time sooner or later." Yihuan said indifferently: "Now is an extremely rare opportunity!"

Taking a deep breath, Ci'an tried to say in a very stable tone: "Uncle Emperor should know how many crises Yuanqi has experienced since its founding, and there have been many large-scale runs. As a result, Yuanqi not only did not go bankrupt, but was getting stronger and stronger. Uncle Emperor is sure to take a gamble?"

A trace of cruelty flashed in Yihuan's eyes and said with a decisive attitude: "Instead of waiting for Yuan Qi to send troops to fight after the disaster in the north, it is better to take action first! Even if you cannot let Yuan Qi go bankrupt this time, at least you can seriously damage Yuan Qi's vitality and buy more time for Shengjing!"

Seeing him looking determined, Ci'an changed his tone and said softly: "Have you ever thought that Yuanqi wants to implement the gold standard and there is no need to ask for an order. Ming issued a sage edict and could not even go to Yuanqi Bank to issue an announcement in the newspaper. Why did Yuanqi ask for an order?"

Yihuan was stunned, "Was the Empress Dowager saying that this is a trap?"

"Uncle Emperor should know that Yuan Qi's ears and eyes were all over the place." Ci'an said slowly: "Shengjing restored the small court, expanded the imperial village, increased taxes, trained the village, purchased a large number of machines to build military factories..., let alone concealed Yiguocheng, Lian Yi? It is impossible to hide it from it.

But why did Yuan Qi never lose money for the royal family? Even the funds for disaster relief in Liaodong, immigrants from Northeast China, popular education, and labor-for-relief. Yuan Qi has too much money and nowhere to spend it?

Also, when I was traveling east to worship my ancestors, more than 100,000 imperial guards accompanied me, why didn't Yuan Qi stop me? I have been stranded in Shengjing for nearly a year. Has the cabinet ever urged me to return to Beijing?"

She asked her question like a cannon. Yi? She felt a little confused for a moment. The other party had not spoken to him in such a stern tone for a long time. After hesitating, he said: "Isn't it because of the severe drought in the north that is not suitable for military use, to stabilize us?"

"Stay? With Shengjing's strength, can we be independent? Or can we enter the pass?" Ci'an asked without hesitation, and then said in a deep voice: "Yuan Qi is deliberately indulging Shengjing to become taller step by step, waiting for Shengjing to give him an excuse to be conquered by openly!"

Intentionally indulging? Yihuan jumped and said in a deep voice: "Yuanqi may be willing to indulge himself, but it is a fact that Yuanqi is unable to use large-scale troops in the Northeast!"

Seeing that he was stubborn, Ci'an sighed softly and said slowly: "The north has a severe drought, and Yuanqi has devoted himself to providing relief. It is obvious to all the government and the country. The drought is still continuing. The emperor's uncle accused Yuanqi of issuing paper money and deliberately causing a large-scale run. It will be a threat to thousands of people and lose their hearts. Even Prince Gong will be forced to publicly condemn the situation.

Even if Yuan Qi had no intention of an expedition in the north, he would follow the trend and launch a northern expedition in a situation where there was a blatant condemnation in the court and the country, so as to shock the world and alleviate the risk of a run. Can the emperor be prepared to start a war?"

Yihuan couldn't speak for a long time, and with the troops stationed in the three northeastern provinces and the newly trained Zhuang Yong, Shengjing's troops were only 200,000. The war at this time was tantamount to hitting stones with eggs. The combat power of the Yuanqi New Army was far beyond that of the imperial guards. If it weren't for this self-knowledge, he would have urged Ci'an to establish himself in Shengjing.

After a while of silence, he sighed softly: "Since that's the case, it's better to be unrestrained..."

Seeing his fear, Ci'an struck the railway while it was hot: "Uncle the emperor commanded more than 100,000 troops. It should be clear that this is no longer an era of invincible cavalry. Not to mention the light and flexible and powerful land war artillery, just with semi-automatic rifles, the Maxim machine gun is enough to crush the cavalry.

Looking at the Civil War in the United States, the Austrian-Prussian War, and the French-Prussian War, today's wars not only deal with money, food, finance, transportation, and industrial foundations. How can a corner of the northeast compete with the entire Qing Dynasty?

Not to mention that Yuan Qi would not give the emperor time to consolidate and develop the Northeast, but to give ten or eight years, Shengjing can really compete with Yuan Qi to protect himself or become independent?"

Yihuan said nothing. When he was in the capital, he was ambitious and believed that as long as he arrived in Shengjing, he would be able to show his strength and establish himself even if he was not good. However, after he arrived in Shengjing, he was struggling. England and France ignored him at all. He wanted to develop industry, but he had no foundation, no talents and even lacked funds.

Judging from the current situation, it is impossible to compete with Yuan Qi even for twenty or thirty years. The longer the time, the bigger the gap will be. Moreover, Yuan Qi cannot be so indulged in such a long time.

It was precisely because he clearly realized this that he wanted to seize this opportunity to take the risk. Only when Yuan Qi went bankrupt, Shengjing had a chance, and the Qing Dynasty had a chance! But even this so-called opportunity was a trap, and he couldn't help but feel discouraged.

After a long time of silence, he said in a muffled voice: "There is no turning back when the arrow is drawn. Now, the matter can only go all the way to the darkness."

"The emperor's words are wrong." Ci'an's voice softened a little unconsciously, "Whether it is this palace or King Gong, the reason why he agreed to a peaceful constitution is to follow the trend and to extend the Qing Dynasty's destiny. This time, King Gong's attitude was very clear when he visited the ancestors in the eastern tour, and was to support and let go.

Because King Gong also hopes to preserve a Manchu army with a certain scale and combat power in Shengjing, so that the reign of the Qing Dynasty can be maximized."

Yihuan glanced at her skeptically, "Brother Six really supports it?"

"Of course." Ci'an smiled, "Prince Gong intends to establish the Shengjing Military Region and let the emperor guard the three eastern provinces, but he is not allowed to expand his troops, establish a small court, and interfere in government affairs. In addition, this palace and the emperor must lead 20,000 imperial guards back to Beijing."

Yi? said in a deep voice: "Will Yi Guocheng agree?"

"If there is no legitimate excuse and reason for strife, what can I do if I don't agree?" Ci'an said slowly: "As long as the Supervisor's consent, Yi Guocheng cannot openly oppose it? With Prince Gong's support, the Supervisor's consent can definitely pass it by a majority."

Yi? He couldn't help but be moved. Once the Council of Representatives passed the resolution, even if Yi Guocheng was unwilling to accept it, he would not openly oppose it. In this way, he could stay in Shengjing with justifiable power. As long as the military power is in hand, he would be the veritable King of Northeast China!

Capital, Xuanwu Gate, Qiao Tower.

Surrounded by a group of officials, Yi? stood on the city wall with a look of relief at the wide and dark asphalt road below. After two years, the road hardening project on the streets and alleys of Jingshi has been basically completed. The main avenues are paved with boyou roads, and small streets and alleys are paved with cement pavement or bluestone slabs. At the same time, the sewers are also completed - all large and small cement pipes.

His eyes passed through the asphalt avenue and landed on the huge construction site beside the wide moat. Thousands of workers were busy on both sides of the moat, which was several miles long. After three years of severe drought, they provided the capital with inexhaustible young and strong workers. The reconstruction of the capital was a thousand miles a day.

After glanced at the fluffy reeds and swaying weeping willows by the moat, he had a faint smile on his face, "Shanghai has a river avenue and a park dedicated to having fun after dinner. Our capital does not have a big river, but there are canals and moats. Plan the two sides of the river, plant more willows and flowers, and harden the road surface, so that the people in the capital will have a place to relax after dinner..."

Shuntian Prefecture Order Wan Qingli was shocked and said quickly: "Prince, this is a big project, and now the cement supply is tight..."

"The tight cement supply is only temporary." Yi? said disrespectfully: "The second phase expansion of Tangshan Cement Plant has been completed, and the Tianjin Cement Plant has been officially put into production. There is no need to worry about the supply of cement." After a pause, he continued: "The drought is still continuing, and no one knows how many years the drought will last, just treat it as a labor-for-relief project."

"Prince." Jie Xiuyuan, the Minister of the Duzhi Branch, said slowly: "The reconstruction of Tianjin Wei is also in full swing. As a key project, the demand for cement is greater. In the past year and a half, the supply of cement has been extremely tight." As he said, he pointed to the moat, "I am sorry that the moat is no longer necessary now..."

Yi? Turned around and said with a smile: "The suggestion made by King Zhennan for the reconstruction of the capital is to maintain the original layout of the capital as much as possible, and not to destroy it arbitrarily. The focus is on the walls, gates and moats of the inner city, and let us pay attention to people's livelihood projects."

Seeing that he brought Yi Jingzuo out, Jie Xiuyuan naturally had no choice but to object, so he hurriedly said, "It's the lower official who has little knowledge..."

Yi? But he didn't want him to be embarrassed, so he waved his hand and said, "It's because the King of Zhennan has a long-term vision, and he said he wants to leave a complete inner city for his descendants..."

Before he finished speaking, he glanced at Su Shun's footsteps hurriedly climbing the turret, and immediately turned his head, "Everyone think about it first." As he said that, he walked over. Su Shunxu took two steps and said softly: "Shengjing calls, it's Master Qi."
Chapter completed!