To make the visit of the Emperor of Qing and the Queen Mother of Petersburg was actually a house arrest! Gorchakov was really shocked by this bold idea. Russia's strong support or even possible openly sending troops to support Central Asian independence is in danger of angering the Qing Dynasty. If the emperor of the Qing Dynasty was not forcing the Qing Dynasty to completely turn against each other and declare war openly?

"It's a visit!" Alexander II looked at him and said, "I think this will not only not anger the Qing people, but will instead gain the gratitude of the Qing people."

Thank you? Gorchakov said with a suspicion: "Does Your Majesty want to rescue the Emperor and Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty from Zhu Shanhai?"

The Empress Dowager and the Emperor of Qing Dynasty can now be said to be under house arrest by Zhu Shanhai, but Zhu Shanhai is now in urgent need of Russian assistance. It should not be difficult to force Zhu Shanhai to send the Emperor of Qing to Petersburg on this condition. However, is it meaningful to please the Qing people like this?

Alexander II said: "What our country needs is not Central Asia's autonomy, but independence from the Qing Dynasty. As long as the Qing emperor publicly recognizes Central Asia's independence, there is no need to hold him hostage. Another thing is that the visit of the Qing emperor will also help ease the relationship between the two countries, right?"

"Zhu Shanhai may not agree easily." Gorchakov said carefully.

Alexander II said coldly: "He can't be allowed!"

10 Downing Street, England, London, Westminster District, Prime Minister's Residence.

Prime Minister Disrael frowned and pondered without saying a word. Before the Qing Dynasty sent troops, Central Asia actually started to fight internally. Although the situation was not completely out of control, it made him realize that the situation in Central Asia may be far more complicated than he thought. However, he was not willing to let him withdraw from Central Asia. This opportunity was really rare.

He was not very resistant to Peterborough's suggestion to directly send troops to Central Asia. It is imperative to support Central Asia's independence. Since this is the case, it is better to send troops earlier than to send troops later.

"Your Excellency." Salisbury said in a deep voice: "Central Asia is now just announcing its autonomy to the outside world. If our country sends troops and interferes in the internal affairs of the Qing Dynasty with an armed force, it will not only make it difficult for the parliament to pass the proposal, but will also damage our country's reputation in the international field."

Disraelli nodded, "Only when Central Asia declares independence can our country legitimately send troops to support it."

"It is best to send troops together with Russia." Salisbury said: "Russia cannot have a chance to withdraw."

Gongning City, Governor's Office.

Gongning City changed its owner, and the Governor's Office suddenly became particularly deserted. Although the supply was still the same, and the internal and external guards were still the imperial guards, they were deserted and returned to the scene when they were under house arrest. The officials, gentry and merchants were afraid of avoiding it.

In the backyard, Empress Dowager Ci'an, who had a nap in the afternoon, sat up in front of the mirror and allowed the palace maids and eunuchs to dress up. Although no one came to see her for several days, she believed that Zhu Shanhai would not always offer her mother and mother.

She was only in her early forties and looked only in her thirties because of her good maintenance. She was still as beautiful as ever. Looking at her face in the mirror, Ci'an couldn't help but sigh. This time the situation was more dangerous than ever before, and she didn't even know if her mother and mother had the chance to return to the capital safely.

"Report to the Empress Dowager--" an eunuch bowed at the door to report: "Zhu Shanhai and Russian special envoy Andre are looking for a meeting outside."

Russian special envoy, Ci'an, was slightly stunned and said softly: "Take them to the second meeting hall."

He heard that the Russian envoy was waiting behind him and the eunuch was reminded softly: "Are you changing your regular clothes or--?"

Ci'an said without hesitation: "Change in bright yellow dress."

There are several colors of dresses. Bright yellow dresses are the dresses when handling important government affairs. One is to consider the Russian envoy, and the other is to use the dresses to hide his guilt. After all, he is now under house arrest.

In the conference hall, Zhu Shanhai was worried about siping tea without saying a word. Britain and Russia proposed that he declare independence to consider increasing military aid and could directly send troops to reinforce. He didn't care much about this. He had already reached this point, and independence was only a matter of time, but he was very resistant to the Queen Mother and the Emperor's visit to Petersburg.

Although the Qing Dynasty had implemented constitutionalism and the emperor had become a false king in name but not real, he was still the supreme leader of the Qing Empire in name, and was still a rare commodity for him. When necessary, he could even serve as a bargaining chip for negotiations with the court and Yuanqi.

Once the Empress Dowager and the Emperor visit Petersburg and are completely out of his control, he will be angry by the Qing dynasty and lose all his heart. Feng Renxuan will also use this to attack him. His situation will become extremely unfavorable. However, people have to bow their heads under the roof. Although he is reluctant, he has to swallow his anger. After all, he is eager to need military assistance from Britain and Russia now.

"The Empress Dowager is here-." There was a long voice outside the door.

"When is it, I still don't forget to show off my character." Zhu Shanhai murmured softly before standing up, checked his military uniform, picked up his military cap and put it on, but he didn't go out to greet him.

Empress Dowager Ci'an, wearing a bright yellow dress, looked particularly noble, elegant and dignified. She slowly walked into the conference hall. She walked straight to the main seat without squinting, and then she glanced at Zhu Shanhai and others indifferently.

Zhu Shanhai looked at her, with a smile on his face, and a military salute, "Zhu Shanhai respectfully invites the Empress Dowager Sheng'an."

Andre took off his hat and bowed, and said in a very fluent Chinese: "The Russian special envoy paid a visit to His Majesty the Empress Dowager of the Qing Dynasty."

"No gifts, I'll give you a seat." Ci'an said and sat down slowly.

As soon as he sat down, Andre spoke first: "Dear Empress Dowager, His Majesty, Our Majesty, our Majesty, warmly invites you and Your Majesty of your country to visit Petersburg for a state visit." As he said that, he bowed and submitted a telegram, "This is the official invitation message of His Majesty of Our Majesty..."

Going to Petersburg for a state visit? Ci'an couldn't help but feel sank. He was trying to transfer her mother and mother to Petersburg, Russia for house arrest. After receiving the telegram, she only looked at it twice, and her heart thumped wildly.

The telegram is in Russian, but there is a translation below - I sincerely welcome the Empress Dowager of the Qing Empire and His Majesty the Emperor to visit Petersburg. In addition to giving the highest standard of reception, it also guarantees the most complete freedom. I believe that your navy will welcome the two back home soon.

This is Russia's rescue of her mother and mother through this method? This is the result of the mediation of the court? Ci'an was ecstatic, but quickly calmed down. After all, she could not judge what Russia's real thoughts were.

Seeing this situation, Zhu Shanhai looked at Andrei suspiciously, and there was also a formal invitation message. Why didn’t he hear it mentioned before? When he saw Ci'an, he felt calm and calm. He had never heard of the emperor of a country visiting other countries, let alone the fact that the mother and her mother were in such a situation now, it would be strange if they could agree!

Slowly folded the message in half, Ci'an had completely calmed down. Even if Russia and the court reached an agreement and wanted to save her mother and mother, Zhu Shanhai would not let her mother and mother leave easily. What's more, she knew very well that Russia and Britain were actively supporting Zhu Shanhai's independence. The purpose of this was to cheat her and invite her mother and mother to Petersburg.

Putting down the telegram, she asked in a plain tone: "I am now involuntarily. Some people have the final say wherever I go and where I live."

Zhu Shanhai smiled and said, "If the Empress Dowager is willing to visit Petersburg, I will naturally not dare to stop him. However, I hope that the emperor will issue an order to recognize the independence of Central Asia before the completion of the campaign, and enthrone the King of Central Asia, or King of Kokhan, who was originally a vassal state of the Qing Dynasty."

Ci'an's face suddenly became cold and frosty, "The Qing Dynasty has implemented constitutionalism for eight years. The imperial edicts of our palace and the emperor's imperial edicts must be approved by the Supervisory Council before they can take effect. Don't you know?"

Zhu Shanhai said with a slight smile: "This is not a matter of worrying about the Empress Dowager."

"I refuse." Ci'an said very straightforwardly.

"The Empress Dowager should think carefully before replying." Zhu Shanhai said coldly: "It is a foregone conclusion to establish a country in the northwest. An optional imperial edict exchanged for the safety of the Empress Dowager, the emperor and thousands of imperial guards. This is a good thing that is hard to find even with a lantern."

"Since it is optional, why should I force you so much?" Ci'an slowed down and said, "You are also a Manchu, a military and political official in the Northwest. When you know the situation in the country, once Yuan Qi catches the handle and finds an excuse, you will definitely take the opportunity to destroy the Qing Dynasty and exterminate Manchu. Have you ever considered this consequence?"

Zhu Shanhai said disdainfully: "Strange words, if Yuan Qi had the intention to destroy the Qing Dynasty, why should he wait until this time? Why should he have any excuses?"

After listening to the conversation between the two, Andrei felt aroused. If it could cause civil turmoil in the Qing Dynasty, wouldn’t it be more conducive to Central Asia’s independence?

Before he could think too much, Ci'an said firmly: "No matter what you think or think, I will never agree to this matter. Even if I lose everyone's lives for it, I will not waver at all unless..."

Unless it is something? Zhu Shanhai frowned, "What are the requirements, the Empress Dowager, but it's okay."

"I want to contact the capital." Ci'an stared at him and said, "I am sure to convince King Gong to agree."

"Okay!" Zhu Shanhai agreed. Although he knew that the court agreed to the northwest independence was extremely unlikely, he was still willing to let Ci'an give it a try. After all, Prince Gong was a clan of the Qing Dynasty, and there were many royal princes and nobles in the Principal Court. They could not ignore the safety of Ci'an Guangxu. In addition, there were people in the capital, which would inevitably add fuel to the fire.

Besides, for him, there is no risk at all. If it fails, there will be no loss to him. If it fails, then he will make a fortune! With the title of the Qing court, he can naturally establish a country and become king. Not only does it take the Russians' expressions, but he can even get along with the crowd.
Chapter completed!