The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 495: Do It Darely
"The Mei family said that as long as Brother Yi is willing to go to the Mei Mansion to pay his respects, they will agree to cancel the engagement. Please help, Auntie!"

"Yes, sister-in-law! It is better to resolve a feud than to create one. If the Mei family is determined not to cancel the engagement, what if the matter is brought to the government office... Although the Mei family was unreasonable first, they can still come to the door to offer condolences, which can also show the magnanimity of the Marquis, right?"

Although Mei Pi's request was rejected by Xue Pan, the head is determined by the butt.

After much thought, Xue Ke decided to go to Aunt Xue with his mother for help.

Aunt Xue frowned and said, "When you came back yesterday, didn't he say that he would hold a banquet outside and that he would agree to cancel the engagement as long as Yun Yi came to the banquet? Why did he change his mind now? Could it be that he is deliberately making things difficult for us?"

"You don't know, Auntie, when Big Brother mentioned Big Brother Yi, Mei Pi's expression immediately changed. I guess he doesn't dare to make things difficult for us."

At this point, he hesitated slightly and said, "My nephew, I think that maybe Madam Mei wants to comfort Uncle Mei."

"This……"

It would have been fine if Xue Ke hadn't said anything. Aunt Xue couldn't help but get worried after hearing this. She hesitated and said, "Could it be that the Mei family deliberately tricked him into going there and deliberately made things difficult for him?"

"Aunt!" Xue Ke said anxiously, "Now that the matter has been made public, if the Mei family is determined not to cancel the engagement, how can the marriage be cancelled? How can my sister live a happy life after marrying them? Please help me, aunt, and at least give it a try!"

Although Xue Ke was not without concerns in this regard, the two families were now at odds. If Xue Baoqin could not break off the engagement, her future in the Mei family would be worrying.

"Yes! Sister-in-law, please have pity on Qin. If she really marries him, I'm afraid she will be..."

Thinking of Xue Baoqin's situation in the Mei family, the second wife of the Xue family couldn't help but burst into tears.

Having said that, Aunt Xue could only sigh and say, "Forget it! I'll go ask sometime!"

"The sooner the better. Mei Pi said yesterday that Uncle Mei's body will be returned to Beijing in the next few days, and the Mei family will also have to hold a funeral. I'm afraid we can't delay any longer!"

Aunt Xue said with a stiff upper lip, "All right! All right! I'll go over tonight when Yun Yi leaves office."

Mrs. Xue hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you for your concern, sister-in-law!"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Xue pursed her lips and glanced towards the corner of the inner room.

With the second wife of the Xue family now in the yard, it would be inconvenient to let Zhang Yunyi come again. But if one wants to persuade Zhang Yunyi, one has to please him.

However, the portrait is not convenient to carry, and it is also inappropriate to keep it outside.

After much thought, I can only imitate my sister and talk more.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel uncomfortable all over. She waved her hand and said, "You guys go first! Let me think about what to say tonight!"

……

Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.

Zhang Yunyi, who had distracted Aunt Xue, said righteously, "Although the Railway Guard only has half a guard - 2,500 people, the gap in the Ministry of War is too small. Firearms are very complicated to operate. If they are trained in batches, I am afraid that they may not be well-trained by the time the Beijing-Tianjin Railway is completed. If the rails are stolen or a train accident occurs, I cannot bear the consequences. Please allow me to make a batch of firearms!"

He thought for a moment and added, "I've heard that firearms often have the risk of exploding. The improved smelting technology of the immortal school may be able to forge suitable fine iron. If we can modify firearms and install them on ironclad ships in the future, it may be of great use!"

"My dear minister, your concern for the country is heartfelt to me! Since you are willing to improve firearms, let Tiangongyuan handle this matter!"

"Yes! I will do my best and will not let your majesty down!"

Emperor Wanlong paused and said, "The court and the country are in the same game. My dear minister, you must not be too stingy. When you refine good iron, give some to the Ordnance Department to transform weapons. Later, I will ask the Ministry of Works to send people to learn new smelting methods from you!"

Although I don't want to share technology from the bottom of my heart, at least I am reluctant to do so at the moment.

But since the emperor had spoken, and given such a high-sounding reason, Zhang Yunyi had no choice but to bow and say, "Your Majesty, I will follow your instructions!"

"Hahaha! You and I, the king and his subject, don't have to be so rigid!"

Emperor Wanlong raised his hand and said, "Recently, many people have written to me, asking me to grant amnesty to the whole country. I am sure you have heard about this, my dear minister. What do you think?"

Zhang Yun逸 became alert and said in a proper manner: "Everything will be decided by the emperor. I only know how to study Taoism and dare not comment on it!" If it had nothing to do with him, it would be fine for him to say it, but since it was a general amnesty, it must include those who impeached him.

Although most of these people are connected with the Zhen family and most of them are not popular with the emperor, the emperor is still alive after all. In addition, the fact that such rumors can spread so widely is intriguing in itself, and it is related to him, so he has to deal with it with caution.

Emperor Wanlong didn't want to let him off easily, and said with a smile: "My dear, just say it!"

"I think this is a move that demonstrates the emperor's benevolence!"

Zhang Yunyi said this with a stiff upper lip, and then changed the subject: "However, even if a pardon is granted, it should be decided by the emperor at his discretion!"

What he said was as good as saying nothing. He threw the ball back to the emperor, aiming for a foolproof goal.

"My dear minister, what you said is exactly what I want to say! I heard from my father a long time ago that those students from Jiangnan were protected by you..."

Zhang Yunyi was shocked and said hurriedly: "I just think that they were instigated by others. I think that they are too far-reaching and will damage the reputation of the emperor's generosity..."

"Don't be nervous, my dear. Your thoughts coincide with mine. You are indeed mature and prudent!"

"Your Majesty is magnanimous and kind, and it is a blessing for the world!"

Zhang Yun逸 had just finished flattering him.

Emperor Wanlong changed the subject and said, "However, those students are not well-versed in the world and were provoked by the scoundrels. That's fine! But Mei Lian really disappointed me... Although he is dead, it is hard to eliminate the hatred in my heart. My dear minister, are you willing to share my worries?"

"I am willing to sacrifice my life for your majesty!"

"Okay! Lu Bing and Jia Yucun reported that they will return to Beijing tomorrow night. I heard that Mei Lian's body will also be returning with them. You should go to the Mei family the day after tomorrow and teach them a lesson. By the way, you can vent your anger for me!"

It’s not that Emperor Wanlong wants to kill all the orphans and widows of the Mei family.

However, he had already made up his mind that if he wanted Zhang Yunyi to check and balance the literati in the world, he would have to intensify the conflict between the two sides.

But he happened to hear from the retired emperor that Zhang Yun逸 had pleaded for mercy on behalf of the students.

After much thought, the only way to intensify the conflict between the two sides is to let Zhang Yun逸 go to the Mei family and take advantage of them.

After all, Mei Lian had always had a good reputation, and he was dead, and the dead are the greatest. If Zhang Yun逸 refused to give in, it would inevitably arouse the dissatisfaction of scholars all over the world.

Although Zhang Yun逸 had not thought of killing all the Mei family, what else could he do since the emperor had said so?
I could only bite the bullet and say, "If I can help His Majesty, I will sacrifice my life for him!"

However, although he received the emperor's order, since the emperor gave such an order, it was obvious that he wanted him to take the blame.

But the emperor just wanted to vent his anger, and he couldn't figure out the right scale for the moment.

I could only add: "Forgive my stupidity, Your Majesty, please enlighten me on what I should do to vent your anger!"

When he asked this, Emperor Wanlong was also stunned.

As an emperor, he only assigned tasks. As long as he could achieve the purpose of intensifying the conflict, he did not delve into the details.

So he smiled and said, "My dear, just do it yourself. I believe that with your ability, you will not disappoint me and will definitely do a great job!"

"Then I can only do my best. If I have done anything wrong, please forgive me for my recklessness, Your Majesty!"

Seeing that Emperor Wanlong did not make any comment, Zhang Yun逸 could only give a precautionary measure in advance.

Emperor Wanlong was not afraid that he would go too far, so he waved his hand and said, "My dear minister, you are too kind. Your loyalty is commendable, and I will not blame you. Just go ahead and do it!"

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(End of this chapter)