C571 Sister Wu contribution

TIANJIN Wei's fall was undoubtedly a fatal blow to Ci Xi, and the threatening voice of the Zeng Family brothers still reverberated in her ears. It's not impossible for the Manchu to close up and stir up trouble, but it can't shake the country, nor can it harm the River and the Nation.

In the entire Great Qing Province, only Ceng Guofan dared to threaten the Emperor of Yue. After all, he was an old subordinate of the Guang Ming Emperor of the Dao Guang Empire, and was highly regarded by the Emperor of Xian Feng.

Back then, when the imperial court's upper echelons were causing trouble for the Sin-uni coup d'état, Prince Yi, Cheng Yuan, Prince Zheng Xiang and Grand Scholar Su Shun were all executed. When the other five ministers were sent into exile, Ceng Guofan's reaction was not as strong as it was before.

The reason was simple, the Sin-uni coup d'état back then was not so simple, it was to cut through all obstacles without delay. When your local daoyin found out about this, all that needed to be killed had already been killed, and all that needed to be exiled had begun to move on, there was no way to change that.

More importantly, the coup d'état had not resulted in a military conflict, not to mention the fact that both sides had started a firearm fight.

This time, Ci Xi made a miscalculation. Originally, he wanted to fight a lightning-fast battle, but the moment Xiao Letian's power was involved, it turned into a prolonged battle. After fighting for a long time, Xiao Letian and the Frenchman had actually gotten more and more involved.

Ci Xi thought about it again and again, but still didn't know what he did wrong. Should he not eliminate Ci An when he threatened his position with the secret decree? Xiao Letian's wings were slowly growing bigger and bigger. Shouldn't they be suppressed? What's more, that damned thing was promoting Western Studies nonstop to beguile people. After all, how could the Great Qing Dynasty be established in the long run?

"Dammit, dammit …" Ci Xi was like a trapped beast walking back and forth in the palace, the news that he had just heard had completely thrown her in disarray. Not only was Xiao Letian still alive, Maylor had suffered a huge defeat, and now he had even lost his TIANJIN Wei.

Although Xiao Letian had only taken over for a day, robbed of a lot of silver, and then retreated. But the TIANJIN Wei had already become an empty city, so no one dared to send their troops to defend.

What was even worse was that Xiao Letian used his actual actions to show to the whole world that he already possessed the ability to attack anywhere. He was going to take a spot on the list of those in power in the Great Qing Dynasty. Damn it, he was going to take a spot in the hearts of the people!

"It's all Hidden Fog Kid's fault... Right, right, it's that damned Japanese woman's fault … How did I suddenly believe this demon's nonsense … "

"An Dehai! Why hasn't he brought that evil creature of the Hidden Fog Kid with him? "Even she's going to be rebelled …"

Amidst the curses, a black clothed female slowly walked into the hall under the fierce gaze of a group of eunuchs. This was the Hidden Fog Kid that Ci Xi did not like to eat meat.

"This servant greets the empress dowager. May I know what orders the empress dowager has summoned?" Sister Wu remained calm as if she could not feel the anger in the hall.

Ci Xi was so angry that his chest rose and fell, "You, you, you … This scourge, I asked you, is Xiao Letian alive or dead? "

Looking at Ci Xi's angry expression, Sister Wu suddenly burst out laughing, "Why is the empress dowager angry? When the French told me that Xiao Letian was dead, it meant that he was dead. Is Her Majesty going to find me guilty of lying about my military affairs? "But this servant was only able to hear the news of the French. This servant has never said that the information must be accurate …"

"How dare you …" An Dehai roared as he brought out a few steel thorns in his hands and aimed them at Hidden Fog Kid's throat as if he was performing a magic trick.

Hidden Fog Kid who was used to life and death situations did not move an inch as she quietly looked at Ci Xi. Maybe because of this extremely confident gaze that shocked Empress Dowager Xi, Ci Xi raised his hand and stopped the eunuchs' attacks.

"Are you provoking me? Or do you have something to say? Where did the courage come from? "I'm really very curious …"

"Empress Dowager Xie gave this servant a chance to speak before she died. The empress dowager wanted this servant to die because of one sentence. Whether or not you've committed any sins or mistakes doesn't matter …"

The Hidden Fog Kid gave a shallow smile. "But if the empress dowager was so angry that she killed her slave, then it wouldn't be worth it. Because you're the empress dowager of a great family, there's no need to get angry because of me …"

"I admit, this servant was fooled by the French. Xiao Letian's death was a false report from the French to avenge her … But what could he do? Has the empress dowager really suffered a loss? "

"The late emperor's decree has already been burnt by this servant, the greatest reliance of the Empress Dowager of the East is gone, the Beijing is still filled with the trusted aides of the empress dowager, the power of the Empress Dowager of the East has been swept away …"

"Then look at the various daoyin s. Aside from shouting a few slogans, are there any other movements during this half a month? What about the foreigners from East Crossing Folk Lane? Even the Americans who had the best relationship with Xiao Letian had only protested a little. "

"I really don't understand. What did you lose, Empress Dowager? Was the loss of Maylor's ten thousand strong army worthy of being angry? What is the use of an army that cannot win a war? "

The Sister Wu laughed coldly, "Could it be that the empress dowager is afraid of Xiao Letian? Are you afraid of that bastard? If that's the case, then please take away this servant's head and give it to Xiao Letian.

"Hehe, I'm afraid that Xiao Letian will still refuse to let go of Tanggu District even if he has to. At that time, rumors will spread all over the place. I was wondering, what's wrong with strangling and digging the roots out when the enemy is weak? "

"Esteemed Empress Dowager, do you know what your servant has been busy with these past few days?" Do you know that I've come back to the inner palace on my own? Wrong, this servant has always been running around, always passing information to Master Li Hongzhang … "

"Do you know that the Huai Army is currently gathering at the Langfang, waiting for Xiao Letian's vanguard?!"

"What?" Ci Xi flew into a rage, "I asked him to bring his men into the capital, what is he going to the Langfang for? Is he going to do the same thing as the Chinese? "

Hidden Fog Kid suddenly raised her voice. "No, Esteemed Empress Dowager, you were wrong …" Master Li is the real smart one, he had told me before that the only foreign aid for those trapped in the Jingshan was Xiao Letian, and even the Great Marshal Zeng wouldn't interfere too much in the distribution of power in the Manchu … "

"Master Li also said that the Empress Dowager of the East and the several hundred guards could last for more than half a month, and that it would be impossible if Xiao Letian did not support them. Xiao Letian's torture chamber was extremely deep inside the capital, and the Eight Banners of the Manchu were all selfish and greedy. If there are no enemies secretly communicating with the outside world within the Jingshan's encirclement, he will throw his head to the empress dowager! "

"Right now, the most terrifying thing is not the Xiang Army, nor the grand duke of Mongolia, nor the daoyin of the world … Right now, what she feared the most was Ci An being bestowed a name! If Ci An is determined to have Xiao Letian's new army enter the capital, then the Chinese will invade the Beijing! "

Hidden Fog Kid kowtowed and said, "Esteemed Empress Dowager, Xiao Letian is the biggest threat. You would rather compromise with Empress Dowager of the East than let Xiao Letian fight you in … If the Han Chinese were to lead their troops and attack the Beijing, the world would be in chaos! "

"Let the Huai Army go, let the Han Chinese fight to the death with the Han Chinese. No matter who wins or loses, this amount of time is enough for the empress dowager to settle the chaos in the capital …" Ci An is a person who understands. Now that she doesn't have a secret decree or a strong army, what else can she do other than compromise? "

Speaking up to here, the Sister Wu raised her head and said, "Oh empress dowager, you have to grasp your rights bit by bit, and you have to eat your meal bit by bit … "You can completely put your heart at ease. This servant firmly believes that after this event, not only will the empress dowager's position not waver, but it will advance further. In the end, the one who will take advantage of you is still you!"

Ci Xi was dumbfounded by what he heard. She was really confused, he had already exhausted all of her patience in trying to drag on the battle of Jingshan during this period of time. His judgement towards the current situation was not as good as before.

The atmosphere in the East Warm Pavilion gradually calmed down. When An Dehai saw the empress dowager's expression, he knew what he should do.

Ci Xi didn't say anything for a long time. Finally, he let out a long sigh and said, "Would she, Ci An, really lower her head? I forced her to this extent, would she reconcile with me? "

"Definitely, definitely!" The Sister Wu raised her head and said, "A gentleman can be bullied, but Ci An knows that the Great Qing will show off its might everywhere. For the greater picture, she will agree, and not only will she agree to it, she will even give up some of his authority …"

A crafty look suddenly appeared in Sister Wu's eyes. "Esteemed Empress Dowager, don't forget, the secret edict in her hands is gone. Furthermore, she's been splashed with dirty water, causing her to be extremely perverted …"

"It doesn't matter if it's true or not. Anyway, those ignorant civilians like to listen to these kind of dirty jokes. Even if they know that this is a rumor, they would still spread it …" What face does an impure Empress Dowager have to ask for power? "

When Ci Xi heard this, he laughed, she had truly forgotten about this, in this world, people who care about their face always get the short end of the stick, and people who do not care about their face always took advantage, and Ci An was the typical person who cared about his face.

"Hahaha …" "I forgot that you were the one to present the poison …"

Just at this time, a low roar came from the inner hall of East Warm Pavilion, "Shameless, you lowly bitch! Someone, drag it down and kill it! " The one who spoke was the emperor of Tongzhi, Ai Xinjueluozaichun.

The little emperor angrily ran in and raised his leg to kick Sister Wu on the shoulder. If Honored Warrior Jiu Wu wanted to kick Sister Wu, he would not dare to dodge, and could only endure it.

Sister Wu who was kicked down quickly kowtowed as if he was pounding garlic, "Your majesty, spare me, please spare me!" Ci Xi's face was also filled with shame, he grabbed the Tongzhi Emperor's arm and said, "It's so late, why are you not resting, and you still want to come out? "Little An, hurry up and take His Majesty back to the palace …"

Even the arrogant Emperor of Tongzhi also came forward. He shouted towards the Queen Mother, "Do you really believe in this lowly slave? What did he say? If you want to start a war, you should start a war. If you want to reconcile, you should do so.

"What do you mean by Huai Army is the victor of the new army? What confidence do you all have that caused Huai Army to definitely win? If Huai Army loses, who would you use to stop Xiao Letian? "Answer me …"