When Hu Linyi passed away, Zuo Zongtang didn't eat for three days and cried: "Jiaogong was young, and he cried when he was old." Since the death of Gongyun, nothing has been done for good. Who saves me from poverty, who saves me from poverty? How can I tell you when I am worried? How can I tell you when I am happy? Why should I suffer, why should I die? Chasing the past takes thirty years. With every word and smile, the more you think about it, the more beautiful you become.
Zeng Guofan heard that Hu Linyi had passed away, but he was speechless. He stood back and wrote with all his strength: "I have just received the letter. I learned that Hu Gongbao passed away at Haishi on August 26th. I was deeply saddened." Worrying about the country with a sincere heart, caring for friends and making a living, working hard to protect the generals, I wish there were more people like this in the world! Brother Si has passed away, even if we cry to death across the river, Fengdi, so what! Born at the same time, living in the same place, and colleagues in the government, they feel ashamed of their greatness and cannot share the same strategy. They are sad about the old rain. Today, there is still a fierce battle in the southeast. I want to sweep away the Cui Fu. Who can help the country? The rogue bandits were in Wuzhong, which was a regrettable event for the late emperor and his ministers before their death. Recommended virtuous people are everywhere in the world, and I hope that future generations will make up for my father's unfulfilled honors.
The feudal vassals were tossed and turned all night, and the next day the memorial was presented: "The governor of Hubei Province worked tirelessly and diligently, and had the most merits. I respectfully submit this memorial to pray for the saints."
He was a former Fuchen of Hubei Province. He started his career in the Imperial Academy and held various foreign posts.
In March of the fifth year of Xianfeng's reign, Mengxian Emperor Teda learned that he was promoted to governor of Hubei by a Taoist priest from Guizhou within half a year. At that time, Wuhan had fallen three times, most of the prefectures and counties in Hubei were lost, and all the soldiers were defeated and dispersed.
Hu Linyi was trapped in the Jinkou and Hongshan areas, working hard and thinking. Not only did he have no soldiers and no pay, but he also had no officials and no support. From the two divisions to the prefectures and counties, they were all hundreds of miles away from the north bank. Every money or millet, I personally wrote letters to ask people for loans. The love words were deeply painful and broken, and there was no response at all. When he sent his private valley in Yiyang to provide food for the army, the soldiers were moved by it.
In November of the sixth year of the year, Wuhan was conquered and Huangzhou and other counties were restored. Commentators thought that the governor of Hubei Province could take a rest, and many of them, as a self-consolidation strategy, crossed the border and besieged Jiujiang. They also divided their troops to rescue Ruizhou first. . The governor used all his strength to assist and suppress neighboring provinces, starting from Hubei.
The siege and suppression of Jiujiang lasted for more than a year, and the stalemate continued. During this period, there were three attempts to spy on Hubei from Jiangxi and from northern Anhui, but they finally refused to withdraw from the siege of Jiujiang and return to save the province. Either they can unite the army and clear out Qi and Huang, or they can dispatch the generals and drive them back to Anhui and Henan. They can conquer Jiujiang and kill all the bandits, which is a great turning point for the southeast.
Xun Gong was at the peak of his power, and he repeated the Ming Dynasty and used all the strength of Hubei to defeat the thieves in northern Anhui. Li Xubin overturned the army in Sanhe. He first returned home in the death of his mother. Within a hundred days, he became anxious after hearing the news, cried bitterly and swore an oath, and refused to enter the government office. , stationed in Huangzhou.
The commentator also said that Li Xubin, a good general, had recently passed away and his vitality had not been restored. However, he could only protect our village, and it was not appropriate to take care of his neighbors. Lin Yi didn't think so, and as soon as he was in shock, he sent heavy troops to cross two thousand miles to help relieve the siege of Baoqing, Hunan.
The troops who aided Hunan have not yet returned, and they plan to launch a large-scale campaign to Anhui. At that time, the ministers and vassals of the country were ordered to join Shu, and the ministers stayed behind to jointly plan the Anhui frontier, destroy the bandits first, protect the wealth of the three Wu countries, and suppress the public anger of the sky. Dozens of drawings were drawn on paper, and they were sent to ministers, officials and generals to consult day and night.
In the spring of ten years, there were battles in Qianshan and Taihu Lake, and they were defeated one after another. Then the strategy of besieging Anqing was decided. Therefore, the defeat of Anqing was mainly attributed to the prelude of the minister. This was not a private opinion of the minor ministers. It was because the civil and military forces knew about it and the emperor learned from it.
However, the gains and losses of Anqing and the rise and fall of Fuchen were no longer important. At this time, the Rehe Palace was already in chaos like boiling porridge.
Not long after Emperor Xianfeng came to heaven, the three ministers of Zaiyuan, Duanhua and Sushun gathered together for a secret discussion.
Zaiyuan said: The young master is young, the queen is graceful, and Yiliu is stranded in the capital. We praise Xiang to assist in government affairs. Although there are no constraints, there are undercurrents and rocks.
Sushun said: Although the queen is gentle, Yi's imperial concubine Yehenala is a first-class person, and a mother is as valuable as her son. However, the master's young mother and strong mother are not a blessing to the country. I used Madam Gou Yi of the Han Dynasty to advise the late emperor to kill his mother when he established a son, and to beware of monopolizing power. The late emperor did not listen. If Concubine Yi is not eliminated, she will become a serious trouble. My intention is to find an opportunity to kill him and help the Qing Dynasty.
Duanhua said: As soon as the emperor passed away, he killed his concubine. There was no reason and no legal basis.
Zaiyuan said: It is widely rumored that the center of the Qing Dynasty was divided into two. We are the Rehe sect. Yiliu, Guiliang, Wenxiang and others are controlling the capital and fighting against us. If his uncle and sister-in-law conspire, we will be in danger.
Sushun said: "Sha Yi Jue Liu, the camera moves."
Zaiyuan said: Killing in court will cause endless harm. It cadences and fluctuates, and moves slowly. The late Emperor Yan Jia was honored by both palaces. In the name of Zanxiang's government affairs, we conferred the title of Empress Niugulu of the Jin Dynasty as Empress Dowager of Ci'an. The title of Empress Dowager Yehenala was postponed for one day and then canonized again. One promotion and one suppression. , wait and see what happens.
The emblem of Concubine Yi's Empress Dowager Cixi, delayed for a day, came late.
Empress Dowager Ci'an was very uneasy and said: It's hard for my sister.
The Empress Dowager Cixi said: "Sister, it's okay, it's a trivial matter. Tomorrow we will discuss politics in court. You and I, sisters, must work together as one."
The next day, the empress dowagers of the two palaces summoned the eight ministers of Zanxiang government to discuss the edicts, punishments and rewards.
Sushun said: "My emperor is young, so the edict should be drafted by Minister Zanxiang. The chapters and chapters do not need to be presented to the public. The empress dowagers of the two palaces only need to seal and stamp it!"
Empress Dowager Ci'an said: Is this good? Does it go against the will of the late emperor?
Sushun said: I don't know yet, but I think I would like to praise Xiangzai. My emperor is young, not only the late emperor, but also the empress dowagers of the two palaces know about it. Military and national affairs are nothing but child's play! The late emperor ordered us to support the government, and we dare not disobey him even if we die.
Cixi said, "I highly praise Xiang's gift and give him more." The late emperor ordered you to assist my emperor and help the world. You must not put the cart before the horse!
Sushun said sternly: "We never dare to deceive you and ignore your superiors. We have an edict from the late emperor, ordering us to support government affairs." How can we put the cart before the horse when we act according to the late emperor's decree?
The young emperor Zai Chun, only six years old, was frightened by the solemn and ruthless aura and burst into tears.
Empress Dowager Ci'an quickly comforted her.
The Empress Dowager Cixi said angrily: "Everything in the world is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's ministers." You are a minister, flying high and domineering in the court, but you regard the Qing ancestral system as nothing!
Seeing that the situation was not good, Zaiyuan hurriedly said: "Don't dare to make noise in the court hall. If you have doubts about seeking consensus, we will discuss it tomorrow."
The eight ministers of Zanxiang and the empress dowagers of the two palaces argued for four days. At the end of the night, they concluded with "the chapter is presented and the edict is sealed."
It was night, and the two palaces were discussing secretly.
Empress Dowager Cixi said: Sushun is violent and arrogant. If this continues, he will usurp power.
Empress Dowager Ci'an said: "In the past, my sister always read chapters and memorials and knew the general trend. Is there any way to turn things around?"
Empress Dowager Cixi said: In the more than two hundred years of our dynasty, the powerful ministers Aobai, Suo'etu, Nian Gengyao, Longkoduo, etc. all did not die well. But Dorgon, the regent, had great ups and downs, but started well and ended well. Prince Gong and Yi Xin can be ranked second to Dorgon. My sisters can only overcome this difficulty by relying on Prince Gong. Without further ado, the imperial eunuch Ande Hai was sent to the capital secretly.
Prince Gong Yixin received the report and rushed to Rehe. As soon as he met Zi Palace, he fell to the ground and howled, the sound filling the palace. Prince Gong was in great mourning, and everyone looked at him with sideways glances.
Sushun also knew that good people would not come, so he advised: "My condolences to the prince, the late emperor Zi Palace has paid his respects. My emperor will drive back to Luang in a few days, and the late emperor Zi Palace will follow him. Please don't avoid the trouble and come back as soon as possible." The capital city is quickly arranged to welcome you.
Yi Xin said: "My emperor and the empress dowagers of the two palaces summoned me. Due to emotions and reasons, I should not avoid it."
Sushun advised again: The emperor is visiting heaven, the empress dowager is in mourning, it is especially inappropriate for the prince to see him!
Yi Xin looked around, pointed at Prince Zheng Duanhua and said: "Please, Prince Zheng, please go with me."
Duan Hua smiled jokingly and said: "Lao Liu, why do you and your two uncles and sisters-in-law need me to accompany you?"
Yi Xin said nothing and walked out.
When the two palaces saw the prince, they burst into tears. Cixi sobbed: "Su Liu is arrogant and bullies the orphans and widows of the Ai family."
Yixin's eyes were dim with tears and his blood was tingling, and he said: "Don't wait in Rehe, return to the capital as soon as possible and kill the traitor!"
Cixi: Is the razing going on? If Yi is in the way, what can I do?
Yi Xin said: The barbarians have been pacified, and the branches are like branches, but the slaves are the ones who ask!
