Zhang Zhidong tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. He thought about it all night but still couldn't make a decision.

The only things in the world that can arouse his interest are fame, wealth and power. Needless to mention power, he has now become the governor of Huguang, and there is a possibility of competing with Ye Zhikui.

But after so many days of observation, the military government was deeply loved by the people. After several foreign wars, Ye Zhikui became famous and unparalleled in China. Haven’t you seen that even Li Hongzhang has done his best to start diplomacy now?

If I serve as the governor of the three eastern provinces, if I can develop the Northeast, it will be a great good thing for the country and the people. I believe that I will leave a lot of marks in history books in the future.

If he just let Ye Zhikui's arrangements be so, he would succumb to the power of Ye Zhikui's military government, he would always feel a little unwilling to accept it.

It was a bit entangled. The next day, Zhang Zhidong, wearing a pair of artistic panda eyes, attracted Zhao Fengchang and Zhang Biao and other confidants to discuss.

"Zhu Jun, how do you think about this?" Zhang Zhidong asked with his hand on the table, raised his beard.

Zhao Fengchang took a breath and replied: "The military government has always been uneasy and has never been relieved of the governors of various provinces. He just wanted to transfer the governors away from Huguang and lose the foundation of Huguang. Xiangshuai will only let the military government control it."

Zhang Zhidong frowned and asked, "What Zhujun means is that I shouldn't go north?"

Zhao Fengchang sighed and said, "The military government has occupied the justice of the court, and has either won over or subverted or infiltrated the southern provinces. In the midst of scatteredness, the southern provinces have long since disappeared. I can see clearly that the world will sooner or later fall into the hands of Ye Zhikui. Xiangshuai might as well take advantage of this rapid and bravely retreat and turn to the military government."

"Ye Zhikui is not bad, and he has not made any big moves in his arms. Otherwise, with his current military power, there are really few prisoners who can resist him." Zhang Zhidong sighed, "But I am just going north and I am unwilling to accept it. At least there are still some forces in Huguang. Once I leave this place, I lose my foundation. What if Ye Zhikui changes his mind, what can I do?"

"Ye Zhikui is not a person who can kill donkeys. Even Manren Yinchang is now appointed by him as the ambassador to Germany? If Xiang Shuai is dedicated to serving the people, Ye Zhikui will not do anything to you."

"Oh! Forget it, the world is now a young man. I'd better pack my luggage and go north." Zhang Zhidong finally figured it out and no longer compete with the military government.

As soon as he grows old, he loses some ambitions. Seeing that the military government is now making great progress, Zhang Zhidong also put aside his desire to compete.

Soon, Zhang Zhidong wrote a letter to the court, willing to go to the three provinces to take office as governor. The news spread and the governors of various places were shocked. Guangdong and Guangxi have always been the center of power, and Zhang Zhidong has always been regarded as the mainstay of the southern provinces to compete with the military government. Now Zhang Zhidong is willing to accept the dispatch of the military government. How should the governors of other provinces deal with themselves?

The military government set up a governor to command the affairs of the three provinces, and the officials of the three northeastern provinces were naturally unhappy. They were originally proud and a Supreme Emperor came. But as the National Defense Force entered the pass in large quantities, no matter who it was, they had to weigh their own weight, so the wise choice was to remain silent.

Many people looked at the position of governor of Huguang, but they did not know that as soon as Zhang Zhidong left office, the military government no longer appointed the position of governor. The governor of Hunan and Hubei provinces was the main force. The military government only dispatched a small number of national defense forces to garrison and did not interfere in political affairs.

In fact, Ye Zhikui's idea is very simple. On the one hand, it is beyond reach. On the other hand, it is good for provinces to implement new policies, but if the conservative forces are relatively strong, they will not force them. Everyone can see what policies are good and what policies are lagging behind. After two or three years, it will naturally be clear. At that time, you will still be in the position of governor and governor with your face. What new policies will be implemented in the future? Wouldn't it be implemented first in one province and one place?

Seeing that Zhang Zhidong finally agreed, Ye Zhikui was relieved, but he had another worry, that was the candidate for rewards on the front line.

The National Defense Forces fought on the front line in a very good manner. It is unreasonable not to give more rewards and encouragement, but this candidate is a problem. If the official is smaller, the front line officers and soldiers are unhappy and do not pay attention to it. If the official is older, Ye Zhikui is reluctant to give up, so he can't leave it.

Even when he returned to the Forbidden City, Ye Zhikui was still browning. Sheng Huiyi saw it and asked with some distress: "Husband, what are you worried about?"

Ye Zhikui explained the matter clearly in a few words.

Sheng Huiyi smiled and pointed at herself and said, "Husband, what do you think of the concubine?"

"You?" Ye Zhikui didn't understand for a moment, and was stunned, and reacted and said, "You mean you are going?"

"Yes, Huiyi can't help you anyway, anyway, staying here can't help you. The matter of rewarding the army is simple, but the difficulty lies in the candidates. I believe I am a good candidate."

Ye Zhikui said hesitantly: "You are good, but you will be very tired when you run around like this, and I can't bear to leave."

Sheng Huiyi shook Ye Zhikui's arm and said coquettishly: "Huiyi is tired of being in this palace. She has long wanted to go out for a walk and share some worries for her husband. I can't ask for it!"

"Besides, doesn't the military government advocate equality between men and women? I believe that as long as I go to the front line, more daughters' homes will be able to go out of the house, contribute to the country, and kill two birds with one stone."

Ye Zhikui rolled his eyes and said, "What are men and women equals? Look, where are I equal and you? Where I am flat, you are protruding, and where I am protruding, you are concave."

Sheng Huiyi blushed and turned her face and said, "I'm talking serious to you, just joke."

"Okay, okay, let me think about it. You can go there, but you need to bring more personal soldiers around you, and there are some inconveniences. Take the female guards around Xiao Linglong as well."

Sheng Huiyi said happily when she heard this, "I know, I will definitely not disappoint you, husband."

On the morning day, Ye Zhikui talked about this matter in the morning court. But many ministers opposed it. Some said that women could not interfere in politics, while others said that the Grand Marshal's wife was noble and afraid that she would not be able to endure hardship.

Ye Zhikui's face darkened. It's an era and he still discriminates against men and women. Don't you know that once women are liberated, society will have twice the labor force? Besides, it's just going to reward the army, which has something to do with interfering in politics.

"Disclaimer, do you think this matter is feasible?" Ye Zhikui asked in a cold voice.

Depending on the other ministers, I looked at him threateningly.

He couldn't help swallowing and hesitated: "Master Marshal, actually, this,"

"You just say yes, or can't?" Ye Zhikui interrupted impatiently.

Depending on the way, I was shocked and quickly replied: "There is nothing wrong with this."

Seeing this, Wang Wenshao hurriedly stepped forward and persuaded: "Master Marshal, this matter needs to be carefully considered. It is a taboo for the harem to interfere in politics. Otherwise, the Qing Dynasty would not have caused many things. If the Master Marshal cannot find anyone, I am willing to go."

Ye Zhikui said helplessly: "There are more important things in the court that you need to do. Huiyi is not Cixi of the former Qing Dynasty. I really don't know what you are worried about. The military government advocates equality between men and women, not just talk about it. If even I don't set an example, what do others think?"

Wang Wenshao shook his head and said, "Master Marshal, I have always disagreed with the equality of men and women advocated by the military government. Since ancient times, husbands have been the leader of their wives."

Ye Zhikui choked and saw that no one was right. Instead, there were many people who nodded. He was even more shocked. He was so emotional that he was just singing a one-man show. It seemed that he had a long way to go.

I gave a little signal to Yang Du.

Yang Du stepped out and said, "Shangshu Wang, this is a bad word. The Grand Marshal has long said that women can stand half the sky, women are meticulous, and some men cannot do well. They can do a good job. Since the establishment of the military government, they have been fighting continuously. Countless men have joined the army and went to the battlefield. Some things can be handed over to these women. In any case, it is beneficial."

Although Yang Du's words have a certain utilitarian intention, they are not bad.

Ye Zhikui said, "Everyone, I don't want a military government's official document to become empty talk. If you go down and think about it carefully, you will set an example. If you have daughters at home, I hope you can let them enter the girls' school. Huiyi's mission to reward the army is decided."
Chapter completed!