Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 200 Arrested
It was already late at night, since Guan Xuqing arrived in Kaifeng with a high profile.Feng Xianghua immediately dispatched the newly-built Ninth Division to strengthen the protection of Shengjia.Coincidentally, this division commander was Zhang Yu, the former commander of the Yulin Army, who assisted Guan Xuqing in overthrowing Cixi and notifying Deng Shichang to return to the East China Sea, resulting in a sensational victory in the East China Sea.

It has been a total of 18 thoughts since Dong Liang adopted him back from the refugees. From a 12-year-old boy at the time, to now he has become a major general and commander in his [-]s. From a beggar who everyone hates, to General respected by everyone today.Perhaps only he knows the sadness here, and for him, Guan Xuqing and Dong Liang are undoubtedly his reborn parents.

Dong Liang raised him for seven years, taught him how to shoot a gun, and taught him the principles of life.And Guan Xuqing took him by his side for a full eight years, except for sleeping, the two of them had hardly been separated.So in Zhang Yu's heart, Dong Liang and Guan Xuqing will always be his roots, no matter how much he can achieve, his roots will always be here.

After Zhang Yu received Feng Xianghua's order to escort him, his excitement was beyond words.He led his troops to Kaifeng after a five-hour rapid march, and he himself rushed straight into Shengjia Xingyuan without stopping for a moment.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang is asking to see you." Wang Shang said softly to Guan Xuqing who was reading a book.

"Oh? Zhang Yu? I haven't seen him for three years. Hurry up!" Guan Xuqing put down the book, surprised that Zhang Yu came so quickly.

"Cha." Wang Shang hurriedly backed away.

Not long after, Zhang Yu appeared in front of Guan Xuqing in military uniform.

"The servant kowtowed to the emperor." Zhang Yu fell to his knees, tears welling in his eyes.

Guan Xuqing stood up, helped Zhang Yu up and down, looked him up and down carefully, and said happily, "It's much stronger than before, like a teacher."

The simple and honest Zhang Yu's face was flushed at the moment, and he smiled awkwardly: "Hehe, it's all the grace of the emperor and General Dong. The slave is a beggar in the first place, and he is already satisfied if he can eat and drink enough. The slave hopes to stay with the emperor forever Protect the emperor by your side."

Guan Xuqing nodded with a smile, waved his hand to signal him to sit down, and then returned to his seat and sat down.Slowly said: "Do you still remember what I told you the first time I summoned you?"

Zhang Yu's thoughts were pulled back more than ten years ago by Guan Xuqing. After thinking for a while, he said, "I only remember that the emperor said a lot at that time about internal and external troubles. I can't remember the specific details."

"Hehe, that's right. People all over the world and newspapers are touting the prosperity of Guangxu. Only I know that this is just an illusory prosperity. One wrong step, and the Qing Dynasty will still return to the way it was more than ten years ago." Guan Xuqing frowned. sighed.

Zhang Yu hurriedly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. Now we have many soldiers in the Qing Dynasty. As long as Britain and France dare to invade our Qing Dynasty, I, Zhang Yu, will tell him not to return."

Guan Xuqing waved his hand with a smile and said, "Sit, sit, sit, I know you are loyal. But sometimes the enemies outside are not scary, what is scary is the enemies inside!"

Zhang Yu looked at Guan Xuqing suspiciously, and asked a little confused: "Your Majesty, isn't the rebellion already resolved?"

"Hehe, even Shiduo has a clear idea of ​​the guarding power in the palace. How dare he attack the palace with more than 1000 people without the promise or acquiescence of others?" Guan Xuqing continued with a wry smile: "Tianjin and Hohhot are all stationed. The troops of the Northeast Army, the 17th Division, the 51st Brigade, and the 153rd Regiment are stationed in Mongolia. This is a cavalry regiment, and it only takes 4 hours to reach the cavalry from Mongolia to the capital. However, a few days before Shiduo attacked the palace, this regiment was suddenly deployed. The Sino-Russian border has gone. The troops to take over the defense have not yet arrived. Tianjin Dagu Fort is stationed with a reorganized 22nd Division. It takes at most 2 hours to arrive from Tianjin to the capital, but it takes 5 hours after the battle in the palace begins. , this force is long overdue.”

Zhang Yu's eyes widened, and he asked in disbelief, "The emperor suspects General Dong?"

"No, no, I don't mean that. I just want to say that although Shiduo and the princes have already subjugated the law. But after all, they are just a few listed princes who have no military power, and those who really support him have not subdued the law. A good person will not be wronged, and a bad person will not be spared." Guan Xuqing said.

Zhang Yu stood up and said firmly, "Don't worry, your majesty, this servant will still protect the emperor's safety even if his body is broken to pieces. This servant will twist the head of anyone who does harm to the emperor and kick it as a ball. This servant will be the emperor's bodyguard all his life."

Guan Xuqing nodded in satisfaction, and the two chatted casually for a few more words before letting Zhang Yu retreat, and Zhang Yu also hurried to arrange the guard work for the troops.

Since the Yellow River's embankment had just broken in Zhengzhou, a large number of refugees from Zhengzhou fled to Kaifeng.Homeless refugees can be seen everywhere on the street and at the gate of the yamen, which brought considerable difficulties to Zhang Yu's escort work.

And Su Ming, the prefect of Kaifeng, also stomped his feet anxiously, if something happened to the emperor in the territory under his jurisdiction, his whole family of more than ten heads would have to move.

"My lord, why are you in such a hurry?" Su Ming's master asked Su Ming.

"Master, Shengjia is in Kaifeng now. Refugees are pouring towards Kaifeng like a flood. I heard that robbers along the way have even robbed the barracks. Who knows if these refugees have guns in their hands? If the emperor !” Su Ming said worriedly.

"What are you worried about, my lord? Didn't General Feng dispatch the 59th Division to escort him? Let alone the refugees, even if the army comes to attack for a while, it may not be able to break through the defense of Commander Zhang." The master comforted.

"It's fine if the emperor doesn't go out, but he is the emperor. What if he wants to go to the street someday? There are so many refugees, how can I clear the road for him?" Su Ming said.

"How about this, let's go to the suburban counties to open a few porridge farms, and let the refugees gather there. All the beggars left behind will be arrested, isn't this the act of adultery!" The master said with a smile.

"Ah, why didn't I think of that. Right, right, I'm going to open a few porridge shops now! Oh, it's my turn to bleed!" Su Ming said helplessly.

On the fifth day after Guan Xuqing arrived in Kaifeng, the telegram from the capital finally arrived.

Yan Fu's Nanyang Fleet sailed to the port of Yangon in Myanmar, and under the strong protest and condemnation of the Qing ambassador to India, India finally agreed to compensate the Qing merchant ships for all losses and apologized to the Qing.That's how this happened.

On this day, Luo Ming hurried in.

"I kowtow to the emperor." Luo Ming fell to his knees on the ground.

"Stay flat, what's the matter?" Guan Xuqing asked without raising his head.

"Back to the emperor, as the emperor expected, there are refugees everywhere in Kaifeng. But for some reason, 10 porridge shops have been opened in the government office in the southern suburbs of Kaifeng, so refugees can go there to get porridge for free. But there are still many refugees who did not go, and the government has started Arrested." Luo Ming replied honestly.

"Well, I didn't expect this Su Ming to be an upright official who loves the people like a son!" Guan Xuqing said emotionally.

"Yes, there is one other thing. Chao Guangsheng has been arrested and is on his way back under escort." Luo Ming continued.

"Okay, let Kang Youwei interrogate in person. Interrogate me clearly!" Guan Xuqing urged.

"twitter."

(End of this chapter)