"Bang!" With a crisp sound, a pastel Xifeng Luhoutu teacup fell on the golden bricks and smashed. The eunuch on duty outside the Xihunting Pavilion was frightened and shrank his neck. Then he knelt down on the ground and lay on the ground without even breathing.

Peng Yunzhang in the warm cabinet was also startled, and quickly took off his head and bowed down, "The emperor's body of ten thousand gold..."

"I was not grateful for my unparalleled title. I would have no choice but to make such an excessive request!" Xianfeng looked quite ferocious because of his rage, and his voice was extremely loud. "Does I still have the king and father in his eyes? Is there any court?"

Seeing Xianfeng was furious, Peng Yunzhang simply leaned on the ground and refused to speak. He proposed that the rewards of Yixiu Yuanqi's meritorious officers and soldiers were praised. In recent years, the new Yuanqi army has made many contributions, pacifying the Nian Rebellion, expelling the bandits, pacifying Gurkha, conquering the northwest..., etc., are all great achievements known to everyone in the world.

The princes and ministers in the court repeatedly submitted memorials to ask Xianfeng to issue an order to reward him, but Xianfeng ignored him. For this reason, the court and the country were quite criticized and did not reward him for his contributions, which actually damaged the reputation of Xianfeng and the fair image of the court.

It was not until the outbreak of the Tianjin-Beijing War that Xianfeng explained tactfully that the remuneration of Yuanqi was not given to him, but that he was considerate to ask him to create the illusion that the court broke with Yuanqi to lead the coalition forces of Western barbarians to attack Tianjin-Beijing in order to facilitate the encirclement and annihilation of one fell swoop.

Now that the Western Barbarians have been defeated and have a peace talks, he once again submitted a memorial to reward Yi Zhizu and Yuan Qi and many other meritorious generals. Xianfeng did not refuse this time, but he was very embarrassed for several days. Yi Zhizu's achievements were too great, and it was not enough to say that his achievements were too great to shock the master.

As a result, Peng Yunzhang offered another suggestion, begging Xianfeng to break the ancestral system and promote the title of King Yizhizu, and at the same time, the title of King Juezu, several generals of the Yuanqi New Army, stationed in Xinjiang, Java, Myanmar, and Goryeo to achieve the goal of splitting Yuanqi's strength.

The ancestral system was broken, the Han people were promoted to the king, and the five kings were enfeoffed in one go. It was not the Kongzi prince of the capital, but the prince who split the land and was appointed as king, and the prince who was in charge of one side and controlled the military and political power of another side. Xianfeng was hesitant about this. It was not that he did not have the courage to enfeoff the five kings, but he was worried about easy contentment.

The scattering of land and being the king, opening a yamen and building a government office are already the peak of the ministers. This move will undoubtedly greatly differentiate and disintegrate Yuan Qi's strength. The thrones and powers of the kings stationed in various places will be of great importance. Over time, they will inevitably grow ambitions, gain self-respecting troops, and are unwilling to be inferior to others. However, it is very likely that they will repeat the mistakes of the Three Feudal Rebellion. However, even if it is chaos, it will take time.

The only thing that was worried was that Yi Zhizu became angry and angry, and he rose up in rebellion. Xianfeng repeatedly weighed the pros and cons, and out of caution, Sushun tried Yi Zhizu's reaction to the promotion of the title of king.

But he never expected that Yi Zhizu would react like this! Yi Zhizu had to review the rewards from Yuan Qi first. This not only made his wishful thinking fail, but also did not take him, the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty seriously! He did not take the imperial court seriously!

Seeing Xianfeng no longer said anything, Peng Yunzhang kowtowed and said, "The emperor calmed down his anger, and it was easy to make such a arrogant and rebellious request. It is enough to prove that he was worried that the court would offer a large reward and divide Yuanqi's strength, and it is also enough to prove that he was unwilling to break up with the court. I personally think that it is better to impose a false conspiracy with the snake. After the generals of Goryeo or Yuanqi were stationed in various places, he would issue an imperial edict to enfeoff the kings."

Xu and Wushou? Xianfeng looked at him and sat down slowly.

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In the central army's tent, Yi Zhizu passed the telegram sent by Xianfeng to Zhao Wenlie, holding the cigarette mouth in his mouth and saying nothing. The telegram meaning is very simple. After years of war, Yuan Qi's new army made great contributions, and the officials, gentry, and people in the world are obvious to all. As peace is imminent today, the court wants to reward the meritorious soldiers in order to demonstrate justice, Yi Zhizu presented the list of meritorious officers and soldiers as soon as possible.

After putting down the electric decree, Zhao Wenlie said slowly: "The court is a dignified and open plot!"

It was indeed an open plot! Yi Zhizu nodded slowly. The world was about to be peaceful and the court rewarded merits. He could not refuse this matter. With the military achievements made by the new Yuanqi army, there were many middle and senior officers who were awarded the title of king and marquis.

"The contribution made by the new Yuanqi army is really great." Zhao Wenlie smiled bitterly and said, "If the emperor breaks the ancestral system and rewards according to merit, he is afraid that the king's title will be promoted to several. How should the shopkeeper deal with it?"

Yi Zhizu asked replies without answering, "Hui Fu thinks how should we deal with it?"

"Instigate the princes and ministers of the court to oppose it!" Zhao Wenlie said: "After the Three Feudal Rebellion, the Han people did not grant titles to kings. This is the Qing ancestral system. If the news is leaked, it will be exaggerated. If a little encouragement or instigation is inevitable, there will be many opponents. However, the Han ministers will probably support this. After all, this matter has a huge impact and is enough to change the status of Han ministers in the court. If the emperor has a firm attitude, it will be difficult to succeed.

Another way is to undermine them and undermine the military power of those who were promoted to the title of king. With the control of the Yuanqi New Army by the great shopkeeper, it is a matter of an order. However, such a disadvantage may make them dissatisfied and alienate the great shopkeeper."

After a pause, Zhao Wenlie continued: "Students think this is not a good method. The vassal kings in the early Qing Dynasty are extremely powerful, and they are in charge of military, civil affairs, appointments and removals of officials, taxes and finances. If the court sincerely weakens the division of Yuanqi and imposes the territory captured by the new Yuanqi army, such as the two provinces of Nanyang, Annan, Myanmar and the northwest, even if the shopkeepers overthrow the vassal kings, they will leave great hidden dangers. This move by the court is vicious!"

Yi Zhizu held his cigarette mouth in his mouth and said nothing. If Xianfeng was a child, he would not feel heartbroken. He would really throw away a few vassal kings in various places. It would really annoy him! After a while of silence, he said, "Send someone to invite Sushun."

Su Shun came quickly, and when he entered the big tent, he saw Yi Quezure smoking with expressionless expression, and bowed and said, "Brother Guocheng is still in trouble for the reward?"

"Sit." Yi Zhizu pointed down the chair casually, handed a cigarette, and then said: "If the imperial court grants a normal reward, there is no need to be a problem, because he is afraid that the imperial court will have bad intentions."

Sushun tentatively said: "Brother Guocheng asked for review first, but the emperor did not agree?"

Yi Zhizu handed him the telegram from Xianfeng. When the others looked up, he continued: "Brother Yuting returned to the capital and told him today not to force Yuan Qi to rebel. With Yuan Qi's existing troops, he wanted to attack the capital and overthrow the imperial court. Yi Ru turned against his hands. No conspiracy is worth mentioning in the face of absolute strength."

After hearing this, Su Shun was frightened. He knew very well that this was annoying Yi Zhizu, otherwise the other party would not make such harsh words. He immediately bowed and said, "I will return to Beijing immediately, but I think about it. The emperor must have just planned to give him a reward normally, and there will be no conspiracy."

After pausing, he tentatively said: "What is Guocheng's requirement for the rewards of Yuanqi officers and soldiers? Just say it bluntly."

"If you don't violate the ancestral system, just give me a reward." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "I'll say the same thing, I want to review it in detail."

Su Shun said: "Where is Brother Guocheng's reward?"

"Nature is no exception."

Su Shun said goodbye and left quickly, and Zhao Wenlie chuckled and said, "It's a good thing to surrender to ten times with one force. However, the shopkeeper should still accept the title of king. With the title of king, it would be natural to separatist the Southeast."

"If I accept the title of king, those little guys may have endless ambitions." Yi Zhizu waved his hand and said, "It's better not to say that. Besides, with this intimidation, the court will not be willing to be the king of the emperor, why bother?" As he said, he ordered: "Hui Fu went for a trip, and Cao Gensheng sent a telegram to all brigades to send a list of recommended officers and soldiers over the years as soon as possible."

When Zhao Wenlie left, he shook his head slightly. It was really annoying to have a reward that a lot of things could be done! However, this incident reminded him that he could no longer take such a rough and simple method to control the troops. After fighting Goryeo, he should also start to thoroughly rectify the troops. It can learn from the model of military superpowers such as the United States and Russia in later generations - the implementation of the separation and restraint model of military and government orders.

"Report——." Yan Yangtian's loud report outside the door interrupted Yi Zhizu's thoughts, and he said lazyly: "Come in."

After coming in to salute, Yan Yangtian said straight: "Principal, students come and ask when will the troops be sent to conquer Goryeo, and all the troops are ready to prepare."

What preparations are made? The departments have already prepared, so I can't wait! Yi Zhizu pondered for a while before saying, "No hurry, wait for the imperial court to give me rewards and send troops."

After hearing this, Yan Yangtian was a little anxious and hurriedly said, "Principal, the whistle detective came to report that Jianghua Island has increased its troops for several days. It should be that the news that we are going to conquer Goryeo has been leaked..."

Jianghua Island is the gateway to Seoul, the royal city of Goryeo. It is only 120 miles away from Seoul. Goryeo frequently increases troops to Jianghua Island, which obviously notices. However, Yi Jingzu doesn't care. The envoys of Goryeo have been stationed in the capital for a long time. If they don't notice it at all, that would be a strange thing.

"It is a good thing for Goryeo to increase troops from Goryeo Island." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "If you annihilate the defenders of Goryeo Island, you can attack Gyogi Province much easier. Goryeo has many mountains and mountainous cities, which are easy to defend and difficult to attack. Although we have many mortars and are suitable for mountain combat, we should still avoid fighting tough battles as much as possible. In the battle of Goryeo, we should focus on eliminating the alive forces..."

"Student understand." Yan Yangtian responded loudly, wondering whether he should adjust the combat plan appropriately.

Yi Zhizu suddenly changed his mind, "You should be very clear about the situation in Luzon, right?"

Luzon? Yan Yangtian was the admiral of Luzon. He has been in Manila for quite some time. How can he not know the situation in Luzon? What does this mean? After hesitating, he said: "The student is stupid, please let the principal make it clear."

Yi Zhizu said slowly: "What is the main reason why our rule in Luzon has been rapidly consolidated?"

After hearing this, Yan Yangtian immediately reacted and said quickly: "Purify! Through cleaning, completely eliminate the gentry class and landlord class in Luzon."

"No," Yi Zhizu said: "Luzon is a colonial rule implemented by Spain. The Luzon natives have not had a strong sense of belonging. If they eliminate their gentry and landlords and give favors, they can make Luzon return.

But Goryeo is different. Goryeo has been established for five hundred years. This conquest not only requires the gentry and landlord class, but also must eliminate the royal family, completely cut off its inheritance and destroy its culture. This is a national war, and it cannot be tolerated."

Yan Yangtian's heart trembled, and he quickly thrust his chest and said aloud: "Student understand!"

Yi Zhizu glanced at him, reached out to signal his seat, and slowed down and said: "You may not really understand that for the Qing Dynasty, the Korean Peninsula is of great strategic value. This place must be incorporated into the territory of the Qing Dynasty, and must be permanent, so it cannot be allowed to be independent. So, I can tolerate Luzon, Java and Java will not tolerate the Korean Peninsula to leave the Qing Dynasty, do you understand?"

Yan Yangtian was shocked. He really didn't expect that the Korean Peninsula was so important to the Qing Dynasty. He finally understood why Yi Zhizu told him not to be soft-hearted! He quickly stood up and said, "Students understand! I will definitely not disappoint the principal!"

Yi Zhizu wanted to wave his hand to let him retreat, but his heart moved and asked, "If the court promoted you to the vassal king, what would you think?"

The vassal king? Yan Yangtian looked surprised and didn't react for a moment. However, he immediately thought of Wu Sangui, the King of Pengxi in the Three Feudal Rebellion. Will the court really signify him as the vassal king?

Thinking of this, he felt nervous and quickly stood up and said, "Return to the principal, if the imperial court promoted the student to the vassal king, it was just to use the students to differentiate Yuanqi. The student was born in Yuanqi Yixue. It was all due to the principal's cultivation. After leaving the principal and Yuanqi, the student was nothing, just an abandoned son who would be discarded at any time!"

He saw thoroughly! Yi Zhizu looked at him with appreciation, reached out to signal him to sit down, and then said slowly: "You have been following me for more than ten years. Your understanding of Western countries is much more thorough than that of the officials and gentry of the Qing Dynasty, and your vision is much broader.

As early as ten years ago, I clearly stated that it is an era of great changes that have not been seen in three thousand years. Why is it said to be a great changes that have not been seen in three thousand years? It is because the feudal dynasty of China's three thousand years has come to its end!

The Qing Dynasty was the last feudal dynasty in China, and it has not lasted for a few years. The emperors, generals, princes, counties, vassals, dukes, marquises, and counts are all passing by.

I know that many officers in the new Yuanqi army have always wondered why Yuanqi clearly has the strength to overthrow the Qing court, but has never raised any troops. In this battle between Tianjin and Beijing, many officers were full of passion and turned their fingers to conquer Goryeo. There was a lot of criticism in the army..."

Speaking of this, he smiled, "It's not that he doesn't want to overthrow the Qing court, but that he can't do it now, because I'm not ready, you are not ready, and all the officials, gentlemen and people are not ready." As he said, he pointed to his heart and pointed to his head, "Neither here nor here is ready."

Yan Yangtian reacted as soon as he changed his mind, "What the principal is talking about?"

"Not bad." Yi Zhizuji said: "The deeply rooted feudal thought cannot be reversed in a short time. Of course, the orthodox Qing Dynasty that is deeply rooted in people's hearts is also a big obstacle. However, with Yuan Qi's full efforts to promote it, that day is no longer far away."
Chapter completed!