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Chapter 1000 Calm things down ([-])

On September [-]th, the fourth year of Chengde, Dai Zi, the first president of the Qing Academy of Sciences, said in his original statement: After years of hard work, the invention of the steam locomotive has gradually been perfected and can be put into practical use, but the construction of the railway still needs to be practical. Therefore, please build two experimental railways from Jingshi to Tianjin Port and from Jingshi to Qingdao, Shandong, and request to build two more steam locomotive factories and supporting steel factories.The emperor received the memorial, but did not make a clear statement, but only asked all the ministers and workers to discuss this, and decided that it will be discussed at the time of the [-]th September.

At the time when the two cases of being robbed in Wuyi Lane and Jiumen Admiral's Prison were confusing, Dai Zi's chapter originally did not cause much disturbance, even though Emperor Chengde had ordered all the ministers to discuss it, but everyone What I care about is still the two unresolved cases. After all, those are the major issues related to the direction of the government. I won't pay too much attention to it, but as Hongqing expressed his support for Dai Zizhi's chapter in a high-profile manner, the direction of public opinion in the DPRK and China immediately turned. Amid the divergent opinions, the focus of attention between the government and the opposition shifted away from the two cases under trial, especially after the "Kingshi Times" reported on various introductions of steam locomotives and railways in a large chapter. As a result, there was a heated discussion among the people, and many shrewd businessmen saw huge business opportunities, and there were countless companies that flocked to the Development Department of the Qing Academy of Sciences every day to inquire about investment possibilities.

On September [-]th, as usual, it was the time of the imperial court. With the tacit cooperation between Emperor Chengde and Hongqing, the focus of the court discussion was undoubtedly the railway layout book written by Dai Zi. Singing praises, the opponents are not false accusations, most of the objections are based on the facts, mainly focusing on three doubts - first, whether the steam locomotive is really as magical as Dai Zi said; second, practical Third, the cost is so huge, whether this kind of investment is worth it.

Controversies, especially benign ones, are naturally a good thing for the imperial court. Hongqing also welcomes this. Facing the doubts of all the ministers, Hongqing did not use power to suppress others, nor did she He never asked many confidantes to echo, but personally made a lot of explanations and explanations, tirelessly introduced the importance and necessity of the railway layout to the Qing Dynasty, and sincerely exchanged opinions with many courtiers who raised questions. The final result, as expected, Emperor Chengde agreed to Dai Zi's request with conditions. The condition was that Dai Zi arrange a demonstration in the near future and submit a detailed development charter.

"How are the cases in the nine admiral's yamen going?"

Emperor Chengde's so-called conditional quasi-playing is naturally not the two ostensible conditions mentioned in the court, but the real condition, in fact, is only one, and that is to ask Hongqing to take advantage of the change in the direction of public opinion between the government and the public. , to end the case of Wuyi Lane and Jiumen Admiral Yamen Prison. No, just after the court ended, Emperor Chengde summoned Hong Qing into the palace with Li Dequan. got to the point.

"Huihuang Ama's words, after the trial in the past few months, with the full cooperation of all officials, the facts of the case have gradually become clear. The handwriting of the White Lotus Sect."

Since Emperor Chengde tactfully cooperated in the court, Hong Qing didn't intend to take the matter to a dead end, and gave a result of the trial very simply.

"Oh? How could it be so?"

Hearing Hong Qing's words, Emperor Chengde's heart immediately rolled with ecstasy, but he couldn't believe that Hong Qing would let him go so easily, so he feigned surprise and exclaimed.

"So that Huang Ama can know that the thing is like this. There are five murderers in the arson case in Wuyi Lane. They are all bandits from the White Lotus Sect. After being captured, the rest of the party was afraid that they would reveal the secrets of the White Lotus Sect, so they mobilized insiders, cooperated with the inside and outside, and forcibly broke into the prison of the nine-door admiral's yamen. General Geng Rong, my minister has already asked the Ministry of Punishment to go to sea to arrest documents, and the whole country will arrest this dog."

Although Emperor Chengde's acting skills were good, Hong Qing could see through his intentions at a glance, but he didn't bother to think about it, and explained it calmly.

"Hmph, it's the White Lotus Sect again. These bastards are the source of the chaos in our Qing society. I will never tolerate it. I will issue another edict to arrest anyone who dares to collude with them. They will all have their families wiped out!"

After Hong Qing explained this, the big rock hanging in Emperor Chengde's heart fell to the ground completely, but he didn't show any ecstasy, but pretended to be angry and slapped the dragon, hating him. He cursed loudly.

"Huang Ama Shengming."

The big guys on the left and right are all acting, but Hong Qing doesn't mind praising the last time at this moment.

"Forget it, this is all for later. Now that the case is clear, the handling of the people involved in the case must be carefully considered. Regarding this, Qing'er, do you have any suggestions?"

Emperor Chengde's so-called anger was just pretending, so naturally it couldn't last long. Besides, at this moment, there are only two fathers and sons, and neither of them knows the other. That would be self-deprecating. Regarding this, Emperor Chengde still had a bit of self-knowledge. After he made a move, he turned the topic to the aftermath.

"Emperor Ama's lesson, my son thought that the third younger brother was ignorant of people, so he took advantage of the gangsters of the White Lotus Sect and caused a lot of damage to our Qing society. He must be punished in the end. As for Geng San Biao, there is also the fault of being lax, and he should have been removed from his post, but he thought that he had made great contributions to the country, so he might be given a lighter sentence, and the specific punishment should be determined, and I ask the emperor to make a decision."

As soon as he heard Emperor Chengde's question, Hong Qing immediately guessed what was going on in Emperor Chengde's mind. It was nothing more than keeping his eyes on the position of admiral of the Nine Gates. Hong Qing had already had an idea in his mind about this, but he didn't. He didn't plan to rush to say that he would come out, but played Tai Chi push hands, just to see if Emperor Chengde would dare to do anything reckless again.

"Well..., Xi'er's nature is still good, and she has been doing things with care in recent years. This time, she mishandled the gangsters this time. It should not be out of her own heart. It must be because she was deceived by the gangsters of the White Lotus Sect. After all, it caused bad For a small loss, due punishment is indeed unavoidable, in my opinion, I demote him to Baylor, and punish him with a salary of one year as a punishment, what do Qing'er think?"

Emperor Chengde loved the third elder brother very much in his early years, but ever since he found out that he was hooking up with the eighth master, Chengde emperor had become suspicious of him. Overtly and secretly suppressing it, but after Ba Ye finished playing, Emperor Chengde did not hesitate to support the third elder brother secretly because of the need to check and balance Hong Qing, even if he was tricked by the third elder brother this time, Cheng De The emperor still didn't want the third elder brother to die completely, so he let out a groan pretending to be contemplative, and then gave a punishment that seemed serious but was actually not painful.

"Huang Ama Shengming, my son has no objection."

Hong Qing has never regarded the third elder brother as an opponent, even though her subordinates seem to be powerful, but to Hong Qing, they are nothing more than chickens and dogs, and they are not vulnerable at all. Besides, San Ah Brother Hong Qing had already made enough arrangements, and he really wasn't afraid that he would make big waves. Even though he knew that Emperor Chengde wanted to keep San Elder Brother, Hong Qing didn't take it to heart, and readily agreed Emperor Chengde's disposal plan.

"Well, it's fine to settle the matter like this. As for Geng Sanbiao, since the mistakes made by Xi'er are comparable, I don't want to treat one more favorably than the other. I'm afraid a little punishment is inevitable. I just think that he is a veteran of the two dynasties. I have made great contributions to the country, and it is not easy for me to make a heavy hand, so Qinger thinks how to arrange it?"

Emperor Chengde once got the people of Longwangshu, seeing that Hongqing seemed to be easy to talk to at this moment, his ambition for the position of admiral of the Nine Gates was really high, but he was afraid of offending Hongqing, so he had to make a shameless questioning like this A thorny problem was pushed into Hong Qing's arms.

"Huang Ama is holy, and my ministers also think that something should be done. Today, the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, Yanxin, is very old. He has already asked for a bone to return to Beijing. It's just that there is no one in the court to replace him. Therefore, it is not a long-term solution to keep him in office, if Geng Sanbiao should be replaced, it may be suitable, this minister's humble opinion, please Emperor Ama make a clear decision."

Hong Qing had no intention of holding on to the position of Admiral of the Nine Gates, and the bottom line was very simple, that is, Geng Sanbiao should not be wronged. As for who would succeed the position of Admiral of the Nine Gates, Hong Qing had no idea I didn't take it seriously, and I didn't even bother to mention it.

"Well, Geng Aiqing is loyal, brave and reliable. There is no doubt that there will be a problem with the town. I agree, and I will issue the edict later. But in this way, the position of admiral of the nine schools will be vacant. This important position is also It's not suitable for a long time, does Qing'er have anyone to recommend?"

Although the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou is a great official in the frontiers, he is far away in the sky, and he has never been rich. Emperor Chengde will not object to Hongqing's proposal, but he can't help worrying that Hongqing will continue to dominate the position of admiral of the nine sects , Such words were cautiously tested.

"If you go back to Huang Ama, there is no one to recommend, and everything is up to Huang Ama."

For Yu Hongqing, since Emperor Chengde would not interfere in the affairs of Fengtai Camp, it doesn't matter who will be the admiral of the Nine Gates. Giving up a so-called important position like a chicken rib can bring Emperor Chengde a long life in peace. Time is undoubtedly a good deal.

"Well, let's discuss this matter again. I'm tired, so let me tell you I'm tired."

Although Hong Qing spoke extremely sincerely, Emperor Chengde obviously didn't dare to relax completely, and he didn't want to talk more about this matter, so he waved his hand and issued the order to expel the guests.

"Huang Ama Shengming, my son and minister will leave."

Since all the planned goals have been basically achieved, Hong Qing didn't bother to say any more. Hearing Emperor Chengde's order, he didn't hesitate much, and respectfully praised, then quit the Qianqing Palace and went to the Nine Gates Admiral on his own. The Yamen is preparing to close the case without mentioning it...

(End of this chapter)