Yi Pei couldn't pretend to be mute at this time, and quickly stood up to smooth things over. There were still 100,000 Han people watching here, and even the foreign devils were here.
If they were allowed to see that the Manchus were not of the same mind, God knows how many more troubles would arise.
"Sabao! Why don't you thank me for such a favor? Or are you too timid to restore the glory of your ancestors?"
"Why don't I dare? Since I was appointed by the Long Live Lord, I am the emperor's own soldier. Let's go to the northwest and strive for wealth and fame!"
After saying this, Sabao kowtowed three times to Emperor Tongzhi, and then stood in the team pretending to be a hero!
It's disgusting. Zai Chun feels nauseous and vomiting when watching this kind of drama. Even Ma Ming and other new members of the Royal Forest Army feel a little uncomfortable!
But Yi Pei and other court officials enjoyed watching it. They have watched this kind of show for two hundred years. The emperor and his master show kindness, and the people below are grateful. The honest and honest warriors shout to the emperor or the masters of the Eight Banners, "I will work hard." , gain wealth and fame!
How wonderful, how familiar and intimate this scene is!
We are always the aloof masters, throwing out a few meat bones and watching the hawks and dogs fight for them! Loyalty has a price, and as long as your slaves ask for it, the master can still afford it.
People are actually quite mean, with a big house, thousands of hectares of fertile land, three wives and four concubines, and dozens of beautiful little maids who can play with as they please.
The house is full of gold and silver, and when you go out, people kowtow and call you master, and the local officials have to respect you!
what else? Isn’t this vitality necessary in life? These emperors can afford it!
The loyalty shown by Sabao had such a clear price tag, he even shouted it out himself, worked hard to gain wealth and fame, and showed his heart to the emperor.
Since ancient times, people have liked such courtiers who are so discerning. They know what the people below them want and they know that they can afford it. This is a mutual benefit and everyone is happy.
But the common drama of loyalty and sacrifice that Yi Pei and the others saw became synonymous with disgust in Emperor Tongzhi's heart.
Zai Chun still had to put on a smile on his face, but he had a big question in his heart, "Is this the direct lineage that I want to change the Qing Dynasty? This kind of loyalty with a clear price tag is the basis of my governance?"
"Those commune fighters in Paris who eat the meat of dead cats and rats but still fight while waving the red flag! Those southern legions in the south of France who even pay their own money to join the army and fight!"
"Why are they fighting and why are they dying? Who has given them high-ranking officials and generous rewards?"
People who have seen the foreign devils market have different thoughts. The little emperor's heart has already been led by Xiao Letian!
Emperor Tongzhi suppressed his anger and nausea, looked at everything in front of him and smiled lightly, "I have not yet personally governed, and I have not given the slightest favor to the people... Such a welcoming scene is really flattering!"
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty is not so humble. It is a blessing for all our people to be able to welcome him!" Songjiang Prefect quickly knelt down to flatter him.
Those who started were followed by cheers, and everyone in the dark place knelt down, including Prince Chun Yigui, as well as the officers and soldiers of the Yulin New Army.
A problem arose at this time. Suzuki Tai and the other three hundred guards became aliens. They strictly abided by Xiao Letian's rules prohibiting kneeling and worshiping. Each of them stood upright like three hundred rocks in the sea of people who were falling like waves. .
Lian Xing, the chief minister of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, was the first to make a fuss, "How brave you are to not kneel down, you have no king and no father! Kneel down...kneel down..."
There is a leader and a bunch of idiots follow and shout. This scene is a bit funny.
Three hundred soldiers of the Foreign Legion watched as a group of Manchu and Qing officials jumped and shouted at them, but none of the other Manchu and Qing troops made a move.
You said we committed a disrespectful crime, and you caught us if you had the ability? Before taking action, the soldiers and police officers all pretended to be blind and mute, while a group of officials jumped up and down instead.
After all, Mrs. Suzuki was a Fuso Samurai, so she didn't understand the twists and turns: "The head of state has a strict order, and Chinese soldiers can only kneel down to worship their parents in heaven and earth and the gods and spirits in the Temple of War!"
"No one else deserves our knees!"
"How brave! You are simply a barbarian! The emperor is the emperor and the sun. Without Long Live Lord, there will be no way for the people to survive. You don't even respect Long Live Lord...you should be killed!"
Emperor Tongzhi blushed as red as a piece of red cloth, "That's enough! The Chinese army has nothing to do with the rules of the Qing Dynasty. I have also been protected by the Chinese army in recent years... They have the right not to kneel!"
"Mrs. Suzuki... how about you go to the bank first? I will meet with the old shopkeeper in the evening!"
Tai Suzuki shrugged nonchalantly, "Yes, Your Majesty... everyone is here. Let's collect the team and go back to the bank. Our mission is completed today!"
The big leather boots trampled on the river embankment, dust flew up, and the dirt flew into the mouths of the officials, causing a burst of bah bah bah.
Zai Chun suddenly remembered a joke his master Xiao Letian told him!
"Zaichun! Do you know why the guard dog barks when it sees an acquaintance? It's obvious that the person entering the house is a relative that the dog knows, but the dog still barks?"
"Actually, the truth is very simple. When a dog barks at an acquaintance, he doesn't really mean to bite him, but to ask for credit from his owner... He wants to tell his owner, look at how loyal I am. I'm going to deny myself because of you!"
Isn't the scene now exactly the same as the story told by the master?
Doesn’t Lian Xing of the Ministry of Internal Affairs know the rules of the Chinese people? When the head of state led his troops into Sijiu City and performed martial arts in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, who didn't know the military regulations of the Chinese army?
Lian Xing was a witness back then, but today he still has to lead a group of officials up and down. To put it bluntly, he doesn't want to show off his presence in front of him, barking twice to his master to prove his existence and prove that he is still useful and loyal. !
Emperor Tongzhi took a deep breath and looked at the pairs of evacuating marines. There was a trace of reluctance deep in his eyes, but it only fleetingly passed.
"Preach my will! I came to Songjiang Mansion this time just for a short break after returning from a study tour. I did not go down to Jiangnan to have fun... From now on, no place can disturb the people under the pretext of hosting me!"
"Aren't you the common people gathered here in Qingxiang today! Then reward me with silver according to the roster!"
"Today, all the people who came to welcome you will receive three silver coins each... The entire Songjiang Prefecture will be exempted from six years of land tax, miscellaneous tax, and corvee tax!"
"The Dianshan Lake fishermen who accompanied me just now...are exempted from taxes for eighteen years!"
As soon as Emperor Tongzhi finished speaking, all the officials and people present subconsciously raised their heads. Before the officials could object, a roar of "long live the mountain and the tsunami" suddenly sounded from Wusongkou.
"Long live the emperor, long live the emperor...O Holy Emperor, O Holy Emperor!"
Countless people's faces were filled with tears. Today's big gift package made them dizzy!
But the officials in Songjiang Prefecture and Shanghai Road were dumbfounded. The emperor's act was too big, and he was exempted from work for six years! Without these taxes for six years, what will happen to local government revenue?
Do you want to tighten your belt for six consecutive years? But looking at the current atmosphere, no one dared to make any rebuttal. They knew that if there was any rebuttal, the angry people would tear it into pieces and throw it into the river to feed the fish.
Zai Chun stood on the river embankment with his arms slightly apart, his eyes slowly closed, enjoying the warmth of the sun on his face, and enjoying the cheers from all directions in the breeze.
"This is like a real pick-up! What I want is this sincerity..."
"Bring up my royal chariot... Citizens of the Qing Dynasty, I do not want to be a superior emperor. I know that the people are like water..."
"My empire depends on the support of all the people to secure my position... Is there anyone who is willing to carry the royal chariot?"
