The Romance of Empress Dowager Cixi's Scandalous History [11]

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In the eleventh chapter, the two empresses, addressing each other as sisters, expose the inside story and the swirling suspicions. Duanhua and Sushun, kneeling to hear the imperial edict, said in unison, "Since this edict is issued in the names of the two empresses, and the so-called Empress Dowager Ci'an is said to have traveled with the imperial spirit, and we have paid our respects to her day and night without mentioning any accusations of harboring evil intentions or coveting the imperial throne, it is clear that the edict is untrue and incomplete." At this moment, Prince Gong hurriedly came over, allowing no room for argument, and ordered two guards to push and shove them into the Ministry of Justice's prison. The Minister of Justice was still Zhao Guang. Remembering the case of Bai Jun last time, Sushun had strictly punished Zhao Guang, allowing no leniency. Today, it was a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road, and Zhao Guang had Sushun completely under his control. Heaven's justice is indeed evident here. But
let's leave that aside. After Emperor Xianfeng's coffin was placed in the imperial shrine, a celebratory edict was issued first, followed by a mourning edict. The military governor Zeng Guofan, along with the provincial governors, generals, and commanders-in-chief, all qualified to submit memorials, came to the capital to offer their condolences and comfort to the two empresses dowager. At this time, the empress dowagers ruled from behind a screen, with the young emperor as their regent. Empress Dowager Ci'an was referred to as the "Eastern Palace," and Empress Dowager Cixi as the "Western Palace." They also changed their forms of address: Empress Dowager Ci'an addressed Cixi as "sister," and Cixi as "elder sister." Emperor Tongzhi addressed both empresses dowagers as "mother." During daily court sessions, the two empress dowagers sat side-by-side, with the young emperor held before them. This system was unprecedented. However, the real reason behind this was Ci'an's preferential treatment of Cixi. Why was this?
Didn't the previous book mention that Emperor Xianfeng was very dissatisfied with Empress Dowager Cixi? Didn't it describe her as "ruthless, talented, and sexually promiscuous"? Although Emperor Xianfeng was fond of women, he was ultimately wise and discerning. He feared that Empress Dowager Niohuru was no match for Empress Dowager Nara, and that Nara, if she gained power, might act like Empress Lü or Empress Wu Zetian. Taking precautions, even in his final moments of illness, he picked up his vermilion brush and, with trembling hands, wrote a will ordering Empress Dowager Xiaozhen to execute Nara to prevent future trouble. The Empress Dowager, however, was kind-hearted; she couldn't bear to kill the mother to save the son. Moreover, Nara, amidst her busy schedule, had devoted herself to both domestic and foreign affairs, feeling she had been careful and diligent in her duties, and had made no mistakes. Therefore, she disregarded Emperor Xianfeng's strict will, not only ignoring it but also treating Nara with great courtesy, even addressing her as a sister—a gesture that also stemmed from the Empress Dowager's own intentions. Unexpectedly, Empress Dowager Cixi made steady progress. Initially, she yielded in all matters, but later she achieved equality with the emperor. When she saw memorials from officials both in and out of the capital, she would write and comment on them, displaying her talent without consulting the Crown Prince. However, since the throne belonged to her son, and Empress Dowager Cixi was still young, she diligently governed. It was said that she was well-read, and whenever a new emperor ascended the throne, there were imperial edicts seeking honest advice, recommending virtuous officials, and eliminating corrupt practices. She issued these edicts one by one. The first edict, regardless of whether the people were military or civilians, allowed the emperor to criticize the court's flaws and outline important national affairs; she also changed the Qixiang era to the Tongzhi era. The author conveniently referred to the young emperor as the Tongzhi Emperor. Around this time, a scholar from Zunyi, Guizhou, named Li Shuchang, submitted a lengthy and frank memorial. Empress Dowager Cixi, upon seeing the memorial submitted by the man surnamed Li, meticulously reviewed and approved each point, exceptionally granting him the title of county magistrate, and handing it over to Zeng Guofan for further consideration. This decree, once issued, caused a nationwide uproar. People across the country rejoiced, their hearts filled with joy. 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Some might object, arguing that Jin Junsheng was an actor, his physical attributes obvious, but An Dehai was a eunuch; could someone who had undergone castration truly possess such a person? But need not worry, one day a powerful figure will expose this truth, and I will save my ink for now. Empress Wu Zetian's beautiful eyes, not only capable of arousing passion, but also discerning loyalty from treachery, were also remarkable. For instance, she knew Di Renjie was a good man, trusting him wholeheartedly, and knew Lai Junchen and Zhou Xing were unreliable, yet she had ways to control them. Similarly, Empress Wu Zetian's eyes recognized Zeng Guofan as a pillar of strength, a bulwark of the nation. Because of the recapture of Anqing, she attributed the victory to Zeng Guofan's skillful command and promoted him to Associate Grand Secretary and concurrently Governor-General of Liangjiang, placing all the generals of Hunan, Anhui, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang under his command. According to the plan of the seventh year of Emperor Xianfeng's reign, he was tasked with instructing Zeng Guoquan to capture Nanjing; Li Hongzhang to capture Suzhou; and Zuo Zongtang to capture Zhejiang, aiming to quell the major rebellion and achieve a decisive victory. Upon receiving the imperial edict, Zeng Guofan naturally submitted a memorial, explaining that Zeng Guoquan had captured Anqing and was leading a large army from Wuhu to attack the Liangshan Mountains, advancing directly towards Dasheng Pass, gradually besieging Nanjing, with the intention of its capture; Li Hongzhang had already trained the Huai Army and, together with the Zhang brothers (Shusheng and Shushan), the Zhou brothers (Shengbo and Shengchuan), Pan Dingxin, Liu Mingchuan, and others, were heading to Shanghai. Now, foreigners Gordon, Ward, and others are also willing to lend their assistance. With Li Hongzhang purchasing new firearms, Suzhou should be captured soon. Furthermore, Zuo Zongtang has already advanced into Zhejiang. The general situation is that the Taiping army is holding Nanjing, while Li Xiucheng and Li Shixian are sharing the burden in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. If we capture Jiangsu and Zhejiang, Hong Xiuquan in Nanjing will find it difficult to isolate. It's like a chess game; using these three routes to encircle the enemy will inevitably leave them struggling to defend both sides. The concern is that if the Taiping army is wiped out, the Nian rebels will inevitably harass us. This will require Your Majesty's continued attention and extra vigilance against the Nian forces. This memorial was sent to the capital, and Empress Dowager Cixi read it once, finding it very insightful and ingenious. She felt that the Taiping army's strategy was flawed and that the Nian rebels were not as capable as she thought. The skeleton was exposed, the kitchen was paralyzed, and the silk was cut open. The staff was happy and the staff was happy. The staff was busy and the staff was busy ... Sheath けd Apology Haze Present Model, Valley Obscure Fish School Can 窳智哂Quality and Wave Wheel 颍, DengCore Spit Mulberry, Yi Lie Xia Ta,  Sauce  Pocket Ao Cherry, , Cut┨Proud⒛砭, Participate Xi Li Straight Grain, Supplement Wu Su Yi Lue Apricot Bo, ?Sheath Concern Roundworm Regard? "After much deliberation, she summoned Prince Gong and hesitated to send a capable person to suppress the Nian Rebellion. Prince Gong thought for a moment and said, 'Currently, the military commissioner Yuan Jiasan and the Shandong provincial surveillance commissioner Ding Baozhen are both capable and insightful. They could be given command of multiple battalions and able to handle a situation independently.' Empress Dowager Nala said, 'In that case, appoint Yuan Jiasan as commander-in-chief and send him to the front lines. We know Ding Baozhen's abilities very well. My intention is to summon His Majesty to the capital for an audience, to discuss with him the strategies for suppressing the Nian Rebellion, and then give him a more important position.' Prince Gong received the imperial decree, ordering Yuan Jiasan to go to the front lines to suppress the Nian Rebellion, and summoning Ding Baozhen to the capital immediately to await appointment."
Needless to say, the man surnamed Yuan led his troops to Anhui, while the man surnamed Ding prepared to go to Beijing for an audience with the Emperor. This audience with the Emperor was not a big deal, but it caused an awkward situation in the palace. He secretly performed surgery, and he was found to have misdiagnosed most of the patients. Please don't worry, let me tell you the story slowly. I remember it was May of the first year of the Tongzhi reign. The weather suddenly became hot. Ding Baozhen wore a single robe and jacket, a feathered hat, and court boots. Unfortunately, it was an audience with the inner court that day. The two empresses were a little late in getting up, and the man surnamed Ding rushed into the court room early. He was then led by a eunuch to a quiet room in the palace. He paced back and forth inside. He was all alone. He was warm, but hungry. He took out a fan and fanned himself. The more he fanned himself, the more sweat poured down his forehead. His stomach was rumbling with hunger. He desperately wanted to drink some tea and find some snacks. But where could he find any? He opened his eyes and looked around, catching sight of a black lacquered side table with a glass bottle on it, seemingly containing some milk biscuits and tea snacks. Overjoyed, he thought, "What a stroke of luck I'm having today!" He
quickly went over, lifted the lid, and reached in. It wasn't some biscuit or tea snack; instead, there were small, milk-sized pieces, about the size of grapes. He brought them close to his nose and smelled a fragrance—neither menthol nor musk—that was incredibly pleasant. Ding Baozhen, hungry and thirsty, ate one, finding it quite delicious, and then ate three or five more, swallowing them dry. Without tea to drink, he had to stop.
But the effects of the medicine were strong; his stomach gradually warmed. The warmth in his abdomen wasn't the problem; his throbbing member suddenly became unusually erect! How strange! What had been shrunken suddenly expanded... The length, originally cut off, can also be extended; this is the so-called transformation of the illusory into the real, of having something yet having nothing—that's the principle. Think about it, everyone, who can reach this deep within the palace? Those coming and going are nothing but eunuchs. What use would eunuchs have for preparing such medicine? Haha! The author doesn't need to reveal the true meaning; if he insisted it was something like that of a soulless emperor like An Dehai, Cui Changli, or Liu Chengen, requiring it every night, then there would be no subtlety, and the meaning would be utterly exhausted. At that moment, a decree suddenly arrived from the inner court, summoning Ding Baozhen to an audience immediately. Ding Baozhen looked down and saw that his thin, flowered robe was almost torn apart; he was now caught in a dilemma, his face ashen. The eunuch who came to summon him was Cui Changli. Seeing Ding Baozhen's disheveled state, he hurriedly asked, "Old Master Ding, why do you look so worried?" Ding Baozhen, hunched over and using a fan to cover his lower body, shook his fat head several times, his plump head swaying, and said with a pained expression, "My greed led me to mistakenly swallow the pills in the glass bottle. Who knew they would be so dangerous, so strange!" Cui Changli understood in his heart and thought to himself, "This is bad! Our palace has been exposed by this unexpected leak." He hurriedly said, "What? Pills? Who put them here? It must be that Old Master Ding has suddenly suffered from heatstroke. Since he can't straighten his back due to the pain, let's go back to the Empress Dowager and summon him another day." Ding Baozhen seized the opportunity and said, "Please handle this matter carefully." Cui Changli smiled and left, but returned shortly after, saying that the Empress Dowager had ordered Ding Baozhen to return home immediately. He then instructed two eunuchs to prepare a rattan bed and carefully carry Ding Baozhen back.
After returning to his residence and resting for a while, the effects of the medicine gradually wore off, and his elongated penis shrank. Later, through a secret investigation, he discovered the ingenuity of the pill. He had a classmate named Jia Duo, a censor, who visited Ding Baozhen that day. Zhen, the man surnamed Ding, recounted the joke from the other day in detail. Jia Duo, swaying his head, said, "Brother Zhihuang, today's joke... you know, it was quite a spectacle! It was a joke, ... "倍“﹁逅担骸澳训乐骷移呕故枪饲芾桑蒙髀穑俊奔诸闷怠。骸捌竦茫∥姨荡有《孀潘盖壮卸鞴菡鳎谖啸氐廊紊希肮阒"荻纪橙紊希隳艿翘ㄑ菹罚俏髌ざ桑叩靡坏让ぃ饺辗窍凡焕Framen颐堑奈淖谙曰实鄄殴倨冢缯偌【┒季詹坷嬖埃?谀谕⒖梨菹罚裁葱∩Θ鹂∩鸵虺艘怀觥栋酌怕ァ罚闵褪兜梦抟愿醇印p肷扶闻啵幻〗刑欤乒庑〗刑旒赋瞿贸龊孟罚悴皇闭泻艚怯嗳ひ嘁虼说贸琛d阕邢赶胂耄战鹦仗沸沼嗟模车白佑职祝昙陀智蔓4芙褂惺裁凑赂陕穑俊倍”﹁?七谱煲⊥罚α艘恍λ怠. The skeleton was pulled up by the instrument, and the cherry blossoms were scattered. The fish were asked about the green and light, and the deer was silent. The deer was pulled up by the deer ... Running through the pots and pans, wiping away the smoke, shimmering and crackling ... The memorials submitted to the palace were first reviewed by the Grand Council. Prince Gong, the Grand Councilor, opened Jia Duo's memorial, read it from beginning to end, and thought to himself: "This Jia fellow is quite audacious. He openly impeached the eunuch An Dehai, and deep down he's at odds with the Empress Dowager. And look at that old woman's recent behavior; it's very wrong. The dead are barely cold, and the living are already causing trouble. Although her boldness has somewhat boosted the overall situation, the scandals within the palace are spreading daily." The eunuch An Dehai, along with the actors Jin Junsheng, Tan Xinpei, and Yu Sansheng from the opera troupe, were all acting arrogantly and frivolously. If I don't take charge now, who will be on my guard? Having made this decision, he immediately took Jia Duo's memorial and rushed to the Eastern Palace to see Empress Dowager Ci'an. Ci'an, knowing he was the late emperor's younger brother, a regent, and the head of the Grand Council, had many important things to discuss with Yixin. Upon meeting, they discussed Empress Dowager Nara, saying, "That old woman is now acting arrogantly and arbitrarily, disregarding us. We are starting to regret it." Prince Gong hurriedly asked, "Regret what?" Ci'an quickly summoned a trusted palace maid. She retrieved Emperor Xianfeng's imperial edict in vermilion ink and handed it to Prince Gong. Prince Gong said, "The late emperor was wise and insightful. Why didn't the Empress Dowager issue it sooner?" Ci'an sighed and said, "It's all because of the difficulties in the country; cutting bamboo only hinders the shoots." Prince Gong said, "Now that he has gained power, it's even more difficult to take action." He then took out the memorial of Censor Jia Duo from his sleeve and presented it to Empress Dowager Ci'an for review. Ci'an said fiercely, "This An Dehai, no matter how unruly or arrogant, could be! I remember when my son was six years old, I witnessed all of An's rudeness. Two years ago, he even spouted some divination in front of me. Even today, when the name An Dehai is mentioned, he still curses me incessantly. One day, when I see through An's tricks, I will give him a taste of his own medicine!" Prince Gong pondered for a moment and said, "There needs to be a clear beginning and end to things, a clear boundary. How should we send Jia Duo's memorial now?" Ci'an smiled and said, "I'll give it to him. He has the talent to write; do you think I'm incapable of writing?" Prince Gong repeatedly agreed, then hurriedly withdrew. Empress Dowager Ci'an, already at work, quickly wrote a long edict: "According to the report of Censor Jia Duo, it is rumored that eunuchs in the Imperial Household Department are staging plays, using stockpiled tribute silk to make costumes. Each day's performance costs nearly a thousand taels of silver. Please order this to be stopped immediately to prevent such a calamity from arising." The edict continued, "Last August, because the Emperor was about to lift the mourning period and the coffin of Emperor Wenzong Xian had not yet been permanently laid to rest, a special edict was issued to consider halting all celebratory events, and all annual tributes from the Shengping Department should continue as usual." The Emperor, awaiting the order to proceed after the imperial mausoleum is properly laid to rest, hereby declares that the register of people and individuals established in the tenth year of the Xianfeng reign be permanently abolished. Originally, it was considered that the young Emperor, having ascended the throne, should have prevented the gradual development of theatrical entertainment and curbed the seeds of extravagance. However, today, Jia Duo reported that rumors circulated that eunuchs were spending a thousand taels of silver daily on theatrical performances, and that even stockpiled silk was being used to make costumes for these performances. This report is truly astonishing.
Currently, military affairs in various provinces are not yet settled, the people are suffering greatly, the treasury is depleted, and the national treasury is insufficient. The late Emperor's mausoleum is not yet properly laid to rest, and his coffin is still in burial. Speaking of these matters, my sorrow is profound. How could such a memorial from the Censor be warranted? Regarding the matter mentioned above, the silver and silk in the treasury are well-documented and cannot be moved without imperial approval. Therefore, this matter can be definitively ruled out. However, the eyes and ears within the palace may not be fully aware of the situation, and rumors circulating outside are not without basis. It is difficult to guarantee that there are no unscrupulous eunuchs among them. Their false identities and swaggering outside must also be guarded against.
The Minister of the Imperial Household Department is hereby ordered to conduct a thorough investigation. If the matter is indeed true, it must be dealt with severely without any leniency, lest it incur serious consequences. In addition to his studies, the Emperor should associate with upright officials and discuss the principles of governance. If his close associates indulge in frivolous pursuits that please the ear and eye, and act recklessly... The matter is far from trivial; the implications are profound. The relevant ministers are instructed to investigate at all times and to instruct the chief eunuch to strictly prohibit his subordinates from engaging in such behavior. Subsequently, any eunuchs in any region who act recklessly or arbitrarily, or who flaunt their power outside the palace, shall be apprehended by the Infantry Commander's Office. If the chief eunuch fails to report such acts, he shall be dismissed and severely punished. If the chief eunuch of the Imperial Household Department fails to investigate and discovers such acts elsewhere, he shall be severely punished. All are to strictly abide by this decree. The Imperial Household Department and the Imperial Household Department are also to make a copy of this decree for safekeeping.
Empress Dowager Ci'an's grand gesture was undeniably a stunning achievement, yet it contained elements of restraint and subtle manipulation. In Ci'an's mind, it was still an obstacle, a subtle warning to Empress Dowager Nara to keep a low profile. However, Empress Dowager Nara was enraged. Before the document, she had been somewhat hesitant, but upon seeing it, she became even more blatant and extravagant, with theatrical performances in the inner court running day and night. Jin Junsheng, Tan Xinpei, and Yu Sansheng, having caught wind of this, considered fleeing, but Empress Dowager Nara was determined not to let it go. However, due to excessive indulgence, the waters of the north, particularly the Ren and Gui waters, have become stagnant and turbulent. The waters of the north, once abundant, are now filled with the stagnant energy of the north, and the waters of the south ... 碌牟荒芗妫钗褚惦猓睦锲牟还狻u馊粘楦隹障校膊唤心诩嗤ㄖ闱崆崆山甚夤鞴：系庇惺拢竦奶嘤峙茏咭豉眨?劝泊Orange peptide interpretation, suburban reef, swirling reef, shimmering ... [Flash] [Use] [Cut] [Model] [,] [Ne] [Cut] [Palm] [Model] [,] [Emperor] [Generation] [Pale] [Gather] [, ... The man was trembling with anxiety; how could he speak? Then, Lady Nara stood up and explained, "Sister, don't be upset. I'm feeling unwell and aches all over, so I urgently needed a doctor to massage me. This man is a skilled masseur who rings a bell." Empress Dowager Ci'an coldly laughed and said, "Alright! A masseur who rings a bell dares to sneak into the palace! There's no one else in the room. Does that mean a strange man should be lying on the bed?" Lady Nara knew she was in the wrong and couldn't reason with him, so she knelt down and said, "It was all my fault for being confused for a moment." "Please forgive me, sister." Empress Dowager Ci'an was about to lash out, but then she placed her hand on her heart and thought to herself, "Forget it, forget it. If this gets out, not only will she lose all her prestige, but even my deceased husband and my current son will be disgraced." Since she mentioned a massage therapist, she decided to play along. She hurriedly shouted, "You bastard, how dare you! You dare to come into the palace and act so recklessly? Didn't you have a eunuch to introduce you?" The man, kneeling on the ground, only nodded and said, "Yes, yes." Ci'an quickly ordered two palace maids, "Why don't you get rid of this bastard for me!" The two maids responded in unison, grabbed the man by the braid, slapped him twice across the face, and threw him out of the palace. The author conveniently added that this man was none other than Jin Junsheng, the first-rate leading actor who played Lü Bu in "The White Gate Tower." After the man surnamed Jin left, Empress Dowager Cixi remained prostrate on the ground, sobbing softly. What do you think this means? She knew that Empress Dowager Ci'an was kind-hearted and could be swayed by emotion. Between sobs, she said she was ashamed to face anyone, pleading for her son's special treatment. Empress Dowager Ci'an, after all, had a compassionate heart; Amitabha! She lacked decisiveness but possessed abundant gentleness. If she had followed Emperor Xianfeng's secret decree and made a firm decision last time to avoid this scandalous affair in the palace, she would have made one mistake after another. This time, she couldn't resist her soft heart and couldn't bring herself to be ruthless. She thought that by leniently yielding, Ci'an would surely repay her kindness, but things didn't go as planned. It was like playing chess; if I relaxed even slightly, the entire game would be lost, and Ci'an's life would be in Empress Dowager Ci'an's hands. As the saying goes, "If you don't kill a snake, you'll get bitten." Cixi, kneeling and acting spoiled, was quickly helped up by Ci'an, who, feeling guilty, couldn't help but shed tears, saying, "My sister is young and probably acted foolishly for a moment, but in the future..." At this point, Cixi covered her face and wept again, saying, "From now on, sister, just investigate openly and secretly. If my sister does anything reckless or improper, leave it to your discretion. I will die without regret." Ci'an then smiled through her tears, her anger turning to joy, saying, "My sister is a shrewd and capable person; she will surely correct her mistakes and maintain appearances, both for her deceased husband and for the Emperor. We don't need to discuss this further. I see my sister has recovered from her illness; after a couple more days of rest, she can go out and handle matters, so as not to trouble your sister alone." Hearing this, Cixi flattered her again, discussing family and state affairs, and the day's passion finally dissipated. Leaving aside the fact that Empress Dowager Ci'an returned to the palace, let's focus on Cixi's humiliation and her inability to vent her anger. She first summoned two palace maids, berating them for not giving her advance notice, and then had them thoroughly whipped. Next, she called over Cui Changli, Liu Chengen, and An Dehai, crying, "You heartless people, you've wronged me terribly!" Cui and Liu didn't try to find a way to explain, but An Dehai shook his head and said, "To get the bowl, plate, and lid, you'd have to gouge out your eyes." It turned out that An Dehai already knew that Prince Gong had spoken ill of him to Ci'an, and that Ci'an's stern edict was specifically addressed to him; without a harsh punishment, Cixi couldn't show her power! She then gestured and began to instruct Empress Dowager Cixi on her course of action. The proposal was to first remove Prince Gong, then poison Empress Dowager Ci'an, and so on, adding: "If we don't follow this method, it will surely lead to the downfall of the Empress Dowager Ci'an! We must resolutely prevent this from happening again!"

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