A few days later, Li Hongzhang asked to distribute the number of people returning to China to various places, and the amount was applicable. At the same time, he asked the Tianjin Medical Bureau and Tianjin Telegraph Bureau. Cixi was approved.

Then Yihuan came out and said, "Since the order was taken to command the Shenji Camp last year, I found that the institutions in the camp were becoming increasingly bloated, with more than 540 officials in various positions, which was more than 300 more than the Ministry of War. Moreover, the officers and soldiers were seriously corrupt. I was ordered to read it, but I saw that the soldiers were weak and tired, and the steps were chaotic. A soldier actually fell off the horse and broke his leg bones. There were also many opium smokers. As for their guns, they were all purchased to the West, with a few styles and unbearable use. Previously, Prince Gong had recommended that 30 officers and soldiers of the Shenji Camp go to the Tianjin Machinery Bureau to "learn foreign bombings and other items and various arms machines." I thought it was better to set up the Beijing Shenji Camp Machinery Bureau in Sanjia Store in Xixi, and produce guns, cannons, and bullets to supply the defense of the Jingji Camp."

The training of Shenji Camp is getting looser and the discipline is scattered. Cixi has long heard of it, so she specially arranged for Yihuan to go to command. At this time, after hearing Yihuan's words, Cixi approved Yihuan's request, and entrusted Li Hongzhang to send personnel to purchase new machines from Europe and arrange personnel. At the same time, she also strictly ordered the rectification of Shenji Camp's defense and laid off redundant personnel.

Zuo Zongtang, Minister of War, immediately submitted a memorial saying that the governors of each province should have booked and reported the details of their troops every year, but they have been abandoned in recent years and should also strengthen rectification.

Cixi approved the report and asked the provinces to report immediately and rectify defense. If there was any delay, severe punishment would be made.

After the court, Guangxu accompanied Cixi back to Changchun Palace. Cixi casually asked Zai Tian about his studies, then waved his hand and said, "You go and study, don't have to accompany me here."

Zai Tian quickly bowed and said he was leaving.

After leaving Changchun Palace, Zai Tian stared at the palace deeply. Since Ci'an died, Cixi has obviously become distant from her and has communicated less and less. She almost always asked a few academic questions casually, and then sent herself away, no longer like she was asking about her well-being back then.

After sending Zai Tian away, Cixi rubbed her heart and said to Li Lianying who was serving her, "Little Li Zi, the Ai family has been in a bad state for the past two days, and her chest is stuffy."

Li Lianying quickly handed over the ginseng tea and whispered: "I will go and invite Dr. Xue to treat Lord Lafayette now."

Cixi nodded: "It's time for him to come and condition the Ai family."

As he said that, he took the ginseng tea and took a sip.

Cough, cough, cough.

As if he was choking, Cixi suddenly started coughing. Li Lianying hurriedly took the ginseng tea, took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of Cixi's mouth.

‘Puff~’
Chapter completed!