The atmosphere in the morning court was particularly strange. The faces of several military officials, especially those from the Huai Army, were very gloomy. The entire hall revealed a depressing atmosphere.
Many officials did not dare to speak. They could feel the strange atmosphere. There were only a few major events that had happened recently. They could imagine what had happened with their butts, but they did not know how serious it was.
When Wang Guangxu appeared in the main hall, it was quiet. No one spoke first. Li Hongzhang opened his mouth, but in the end, he closed it. Wang Guangxu glanced at the ministers and sneered.
"Have you all seen the military report from Annan? "Wang Guangxu said to a few of the military officials who had stepped forward.
"We are useless! I hope Your Majesty will punish me!"
The few of them knelt down and said.
"Haha! Incompetent? Don't you know what kind of trash you sent out?”
"In two days, the entire North Tranquility City has 20,000 troops! Even a herd of pigs would take a long time to kill, right?"
"You don't have the ability to defend Bei Ning, but you have the ability to leave him in the lurch!”
Wang Guangxu's face was ashen. He had already mentally prepared himself to warn these people time and time again, but he was still angered by this so-called victory.
"This subject is guilty! Emperor, please punish me!"
Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang had already prostrated themselves on the ground. One of them was a Beiyang minister, while the other was the Minister of War.
"Li Hongzhang has a good eye for people. Zuo Zongtang doesn't know how to use people, so he's been demoted two levels and kept in his original position. If there's a next time, you should move the position for the young man!”
Wang Guangxu said expressionlessly.
"Your subject receives the decree!"
The two of them were already breaking out in cold sweat, but they were relieved.
"Huai Army! From today onwards, the generals of the Chu army would take turns to study at the military academy! If you can't pass, go home and farm!”
Everyone heaved a sigh of relief when they heard that, but this sentence made the ministers feel a chill in their hearts.
With one sentence, he directly seized the military power of the Huai and Chu armies.
Although he knew that the person sitting on the throne was the Emperor, he had somewhat underestimated him at this age. Only today did he truly understand that he was the person who truly held the power of life and death in this country.
A word could decide life and death, and a word could decide wealth and honor.
Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang naturally didn't dare to object. Although their subordinates were once brave, the facts had proven that most of them were now useless.
"The emperor's lieutenants and provincial governors?”
At this moment, Zhang Zhidong came out to ask for their opinion. The Manchu people were gloating at their misfortune and would not speak up for them. Now, the only person qualified to speak on the Han side was him.
"I have already taken their heads and confiscated their homes. After the inventory is completed, someone will report it to the national treasury.”
"Retreat!"
After Wang Guangxu finished speaking, he left in a rage, leaving behind a group of ministers.
"The emperor is no longer a child, he still has his own will!”
"We can now bypass the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Justice, and we can even pin down the local forces!”
The ministers were thinking about all sorts of things. Xi Guang was a very chaotic place. The fact that Wang Guangxu could do such a thing was enough to show his wisdom.
Soon, the officials left, leaving only the kneeling Zuo and Li.
"Zuo Zongtang, let's not fight anymore! Assist the emperor well. After fighting for so many years, you still haven't been able to bring the Qing Dynasty on the road to a powerful country!”
Li Hongzhang stood up and patted the non-existent dust off his body as he spoke with a solemn expression.
The two of them had never been on good terms. Firstly, they did it to show the Manchu big shots that they did not think the Han people were powerful and took the opportunity to suppress them. Secondly, it was also for the benefit of his subordinates. In fact, they had a good relationship in private.
"It's time for those kids to go to the military academy and train properly. After enjoying so many years of peace and comfort, they've long forgotten how to fight!”
"The Emperor sent the generals of the Huai and Chu armies to the military academy, preventing the Han army from making any moves. Do you think he is only trying to weaken us? You have underestimated our Emperor.”
Li Hongzhang said with a meaningful smile.
"This! The emperor…how could it be…I'll go find precious to catch up! At the same time, he arranged for the new army.”
Zuo Zongtang felt a chill down his spine. He suddenly thought of something and felt that it was a little unbelievable, but he still reacted.
"I'll go play with the Gaul envoy and buy some time for the new army!”
Li Hongzhang nodded at Zuo Zongtang.
"Farewell! I will do my best to assist the emperor!"
"Farewell! I will naturally stand on the emperor's side…"
The two of them looked at each other and smiled, feeling extremely happy…
After retreating from Shanxi, the Black Flag Army fell into a rather difficult situation in the face of the siege of the Gaul Army.
Annan couldn't stay, and Qing couldn't go. They could only wander in the mountains. They lacked clothes and food, and weapons and ammunition were extremely scarce. Many soldiers fell in the mountains because of long-term travel. The injured Black Flag Army also could not be treated, and their numbers continued to decrease. Fortunately, they relied on their rich experience to escape the siege of the Gauls…Daguan time:082420182:57PM
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