Chapter 62
After hearing this, Su Xiaomei and Yang Tianxiong nodded solemnly. They knew that the outcome of this struggle was not only related to Li Qingge's fate, but also related to the future of their entire tribe. Therefore, they must go all out and make no mistakes. After the two received the order, they went their separate ways.
In the previous dynasty, Yang Tianxiong made three harsh compensation demands to the Qing Dynasty on the grounds that Emperor Qianlong imprisoned relatives of Queen Dayan for no reason. He stood in the main hall, tall and straight, with a loud voice, and every word revealed unquestionable determination. The three demands are: first, hand over the unjust man Jin Aicai; second, compensation of 10 million taels of silver; third, the Queen is elegant and good at literature and calligraphy. I heard that the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty has a rich collection, and she wants three paintings from Sanxi Hall. Calligraphy works for my own entertainment.
These three requirements are undoubtedly a major challenge to the Qing Dynasty. After hearing this, Emperor Qianlong was so angry that he almost fainted. He didn't expect that Dayan would be so arrogant and dare to make such harsh demands on him. He glared at Yang Tianxiong and wanted to explode, but because of the overall situation, he had to hold back temporarily.
At this time, the harem was also in chaos. After the queen learned about Li Qingge's plan, although she couldn't bear it, she also knew that this was the only way out. She sat in front of the mirror, looking at her slightly haggard face, feeling an inexplicable sadness in her heart. She knew that as a queen, she had to think about the overall situation and not affect the interests of the entire country because of her temporary emotions.
After Emperor Qianlong woke up, he hurriedly summoned the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty to the Qianqing Palace to discuss Dayan's compensation. He was sitting on the dragon chair with a solemn expression, and his eyes were scanning among the ministers. He knew that the outcome of this struggle was not only related to his face, but also related to the safety of the entire Qing Dynasty.
Emperor Qianlong was extravagant and concerned about face, and what he feared most was instability in his rule. He thought that all problems could be solved with money. However, Dayan's compensation request was too harsh and he found it difficult to accept it. It was easy to hand over Jin Aicai, a pariah. His life and death were of no importance to the Qing Dynasty. However, the two requirements of compensation of 10 million taels of silver and Sanxitang's calligraphy works gave Emperor Qianlong a headache.
He knew that these two things were treasures of the Qing Dynasty. Once lost, it would be a major blow to the culture of the Qing Dynasty. He looked at the ministers and wanted to find a way to get the best of both worlds, but he knew that this was almost impossible. He was caught in a dilemma, and his heart was full of helplessness and anxiety.
At this time, Li Qingge was sitting quietly in the room, sipping tea and admiring the scenery outside the window. Her heart was full of confidence and calmness, and she knew that her plan had begun to bear fruit. As long as she waits for good news from Japan, she can start to close the net and firmly hold the victory of this struggle in her hands.
She recalled the scene when she first entered the palace. At that time, she was just a simple girl and knew nothing about the intrigues and struggles in the palace. However, as time goes by, she gradually learns how to survive in this cruel land and how to use her own wisdom and means to fight for what she wants.
She knew the fight was far from over. However, she is fully prepared. No matter what difficulties and challenges she may encounter in the future, she will face them bravely until she achieves the final victory.
In this deep palace turmoil, the queen's wrath and Li Qingge's planning are intertwined, and together they perform a thrilling palace struggle. The outcome of this struggle will also determine their respective destiny and future.
Deep Palace Chess Game: The Contest between Li Qingge and Qianlong
Ten million taels of silver, this figure was as heavy as a boulder on the Qing government’s finances, bringing great pressure to the already shaky treasury. There was unprecedented pressure. However, in the court, the ministers were surprisingly unanimous and believed that the money was well spent. If this can be exchanged for peaceful coexistence between the two countries and avoid wars and displacement of people, then this will undoubtedly be a wise move in the long run.
“Perhaps we can temporarily alleviate the court’s difficulties by increasing taxes.” A minister cautiously suggested, his voice echoing in the empty hall, appearing particularly heavy, “Although this will make the people It will take some suffering, but everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the country, and we will always get through it.”
Emperor Qianlong was sitting on the dragon chair, looking deeply at the ministers below. His face looked slightly older, but his eyes still revealed an unquestionable majesty. He was silent for a moment, and finally nodded slowly, acquiescing to the proposal.
However, when the topic turned to the three demands made by Li Qingge, Emperor Qianlong couldn't help but show a hint of displeasure on his face. Especially the third item - asking for Sanxitang's calligraphy - was even more difficult for him to accept.
Sanxi Hall, this is a holy place in the heart of Emperor Qianlong. Although it is only one of the smallest rooms in the Forbidden City, the treasures collected inside are priceless. In ancient Chinese, "Xi" and "Rare" are synonymous, so Sanxi Hall is actually the place where three rare treasures are collected. Emperor Qianlong was one of the Qing emperors who was most particular about elegance and enjoyment. He collected countless famous calligraphy and paintings, each of which was a national treasure. And those who can be singled out by him and placed in Sanxitang are definitely treasures among treasures, too precious to be described in words.
What is hidden in Sanxi Hall is the pinnacle of calligraphy: Wang Xizhi's "Quick Snow and Clear Tie", Wang Xianzhi's "Mid-Autumn Tie", and Wang Xun's "Bo Yuan Tie" . Each work contains profound historical and cultural heritage and is a treasure of calligraphy art. Especially the "Kuai Xue Shi Qing Tie", although it only has twenty-eight characters, Emperor Qianlong inscribed sixty-three characters on it and stamped more than one hundred and seventy seals, which shows that he has a deep understanding of these things. How much the baby is cherished.
When Li Qingge asked for these three treasures, Emperor Qianlong couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in his heart. What kind of human words are there? It’s like a lion talking loudly! He wished he could shut Li Qingge out immediately, but he had no choice but to put the overall situation first, so he could only suppress his anger and sent He Shen to negotiate with Yang Tianxiong.
He Shen was a confidant of Emperor Qianlong. He was witty and good at communication. He came to Yang Tianxiong's residence, and after some pleasantries, he put forward Emperor Qianlong's intention straight to the point: "We can agree to the first two requests, but the third one is too difficult. The Emperor proposed that we can discuss and change the conditions. How about? For example, instead of Sanxitang’s calligraphy, I can just pick thirty paintings and calligraphy from other celebrities.”
However, Yang Tianxiong is stubborn and insists on Sanxitang’s calligraphy. No. He said firmly: "Master He, the calligraphy of Sanxitang is the favorite of our Majesty Queen Dayan, and she doesn't care about other things. Please go back and intercede with the emperor, and make sure we get what we want."< br>
He Shen shook his head helplessly, knowing that this negotiation was not destined to be easy. In this way, people on both sides went back and forth, but no one could convince anyone, and the deadlock continued like this.
At this time, in Li Qingge's bedroom, she was playing chess with Su Xiaomei. The black and white chess pieces come and go on the chessboard, killing each other happily. Singer Li Qing held the white piece and gently dropped it, with a faint smile on his lips: "Xiaomei, you see this chess game is like life, you need to be careful every step. If you are not careful, you may lose everything."
Su Xiaomei nodded, she held the black piece in her hand, and after thinking for a moment, she also dropped one: "Your Majesty is right. However, I feel that sometimes taking a risk may yield unexpected gains."
Li Qingge smiled when he heard this and said nothing more. Her eyes fell on the chessboard, but she was thinking about another bigger chess game.
At this moment, Yang Tianxiong hurriedly walked in. He said solemnly: "Your Majesty, Onono De, the minister of Japan, is here. He said that they are in an emergency situation and urgently need our assistance."< br>
When Li Qingge heard this, he just responded with a faint "Hmm" to express that he understood. She picked up the pear meat with a silver pick in her hand and said slowly: "Don't worry about them, let them toss themselves. I'm sure that old man Qianlong doesn't have the guts to really send troops. If he really dares to come, I will even kill him." Let's clean it up together."
After hearing this, the person next to him couldn't help but asked with some concern: "Your Majesty, aren't you worried? The fighting started..."
Li Qingge smiled and said: "What are you worried about? My Dayan's naval strength is there. It has strong ships and cannons. How can those dwarfs from Japan be able to withstand repeated bombings? Can you survive? I deliberately let Marshal Meng let go so that Ono Nade can come to ask for help. All of this is under my control."
Yang Tianxiong was shocked when he heard this: "Your Majesty, you mean... you arranged all this deliberately?"
Li Qingge nodded and said: "You are not too stupid. Now. It's almost time to close the net. Go back and tell He Shen to tell Qianlong about us. The conditions remain the same as those three treasures. In addition, you can send someone to Japan to tell Onono De that we will support him secretly."
Leader Yang Tianxiong. After his death, he admired Li Qingge's resourcefulness and courage even more. He knew that Li Qingge had the upper hand in this contest and Emperor Qianlong was passive.
In the following days, Li Qingge began to secretly arrange for her to send envoys to maintain contact with Japan while paying close attention to the movements of the Qing court. Emperor Qianlong was always worried about the calligraphy of Sanxitang. He summoned Heshen many times to inquire about the progress, but failed every time.
Finally one day He Shen brought good news: "The Emperor Yang Tianxiong relented and said that other conditions can be discussed, but Sanxitang's calligraphy is still required."
Emperor Qianlong frowned when he heard this. He knew that he was already at a disadvantage in this contest. But Sanxitang's calligraphy was so dear to his heart that he really couldn't bear to let it go.
At this moment, a eunuch hurriedly walked in and reported: "The emperor has received news from Japan that they are willing to surrender to us and are willing to offer a large amount of gold, silver, jewelry and rare items as a sign of sincerity."
Emperor Qianlong's eyes lit up when he heard this. He knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So he immediately summoned He Shen and Yang Tianxiong to discuss countermeasures.
After some deliberations, Emperor Qianlong finally decided to agree to Li Qingge’s conditions and hand over Sanxitang’s calligraphy to her. But he also made his own request: "Li Qingge must come to the capital in person to pick up these three treasures and salute me in the court to thank me."
He Shen and Yang Tianxiong took the order and went. They knew This contest is about to come to an end. And Li Qingge also received the news from Emperor Qianlong. She raised a faint smile at the corner of her mouth and said secretly in her heart: "Qianlong, Qianlong, you still lost to me after all."
On the appointed day, Li Qingge brought Su Xiaomei and Yang Tianxiong to the capital. Wearing gorgeous clothes and pearls, she walked into the court with light steps. When she saw Emperor Qianlong, she just gave a faint salute and said: "Thank you for your generous gift of Sanxitang's calligraphy. I will accept it."
Emperor Qianlong looked at Li Qingge and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion in his heart. There was a wave of mixed emotions. He knew that he had completely lost this battle. But he also knew that Li Qingge was a rare talent, so he said: "Li Qingge, you are a smart woman. I hope you can serve the Qing Dynasty and benefit the people."
Li Qingge smiled when he heard this. He smiled and said: "Your Majesty, I appreciate your kindness. But I am the queen of Dayan and my duty is to protect my country and people, but please rest assured that I will not allow our two countries, which are enemies of Great Yan, to coexist peacefully and prosper together."
said. After saying these words, Li Qingge left the court with Sanxitang's calligraphy. Emperor Qianlong looked at her back and sighed secretly: "Li Qingge, Li Qingge, what kind of woman are you?"
The contest finally ended with Li Qingge's victory. Not only did she successfully obtain Sanxitang's calligraphy, but she also secured more benefits and dignity for Dayan. Although Emperor Qianlong was unwilling, he also knew that Li Qingge was a rare talent, so he began to secretly follow her every move and looked forward to the day when he would confront her again.
The grand plan behind the chess game
The sunlight shines through the carved wooden windows and dapples on the simple chess board. The black and white chess pieces are interlaced, which seems to contain endless wisdom and strategy. Amelia Su gently dropped a sunspot, her movements were elegant and calm, with a meaningful smile on her face. She raised her head and looked at Li Qingge opposite, her eyes shining with inquiry and expectation.
“Is your Majesty’s move to set up a big picture?” Su Xiaomei’s voice was soft but sharp and could not be ignored. She tried to catch a clue from Li Qingge’s expression.
Li Qingge smiled slightly, and that smile contained confidence and wisdom. Her eyes seemed to be able to penetrate time and space and see the distant future. She gently picked up a white piece, dropped it slowly, and replied: "Exactly, this is a big game of chess. Every move needs to be carefully planned, and every piece needs to fall in a key place."
"Then when did this game of chess begin?" Su Xiaomei's curiosity was completely aroused. She stared at Li Qingge closely, trying to find out more information from her words.
Li Qingge's eyes became profound, as if he had returned to the moment when he received Qianlong's threatening letter. There was a hint of firmness and determination in her voice: "Ever since I received the threatening letter from the old fox Qianlong, I have had a grand plan in my heart. I want the Qing Dynasty to know that I, Li Qingge, am definitely not Chi Things in the world will not be manipulated by others.”
Although Su Xiaomei had doubts in her heart, she knew that Li Qingge’s visit to the capital was not just to recognize his relatives. She looked at Li Qingge's firm eyes and couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration in her heart. However, it was still difficult for her to fully understand Li Qingge's true intention, so she asked again: "I am stupid, so I dare to ask Your Majesty, why are you doing this?"
Li Qingge lowered his eyes, with a touch of tenderness on his lips. A smile that contains infinite longing for the future. She said slowly: "I want to annex the Qing Dynasty without losing any blood, regain the north, and realize the great cause of unifying China. This is not only for me personally, but also for our country and our nation."
< br>When Su Xiaomei and Yang Tianxiong heard this, they couldn't help but gasped. They were shocked by Li Qingge's grand ambition, and felt an indescribable excitement and awe in their hearts. They knew that Li Qingge had always had great ambitions and extraordinary talents, but they still felt a little unbelievable when they heard her true intentions.
Su Xiaomei praised: "Your Majesty, you have always remained calm and sober, which is really admirable! I was originally worried that you would give up the idea of unifying the world because of your personal affair, but I didn't expect that you would be the only one to recognize me. Your resourcefulness and courage are truly unparalleled.”
Li Qingge smiled slightly and turned to Amelia Su, his eyes full of admiration and trust. She asked: "Why don't you ask me about my specific strategy?"
Su Xiaomei replied with a smile: "This game of chess was carefully planned by your Majesty, and naturally there is no room for any mistakes. If you You want to tell us, you have already told us, why hide it until now? Since your Majesty has such a thing? We just need your full support, no need to ask. I believe that under your leadership, we will be able to realize our ambition."
Li Qingge smiled as brightly as a flower, and she nodded in praise. Said: "Xiaomei, you are really smart, you are really a hero among women, you are also a prime minister!" With the help of capable ministers like you and Yang Tianxiong, why should I worry about not succeeding?"
Su Xiaomei sighed again and said with emotion: "Although I am talented, if I didn't meet a bole like your Majesty, I might not be able to succeed? I can only die in the manger in obscurity like a thousand-mile horse. As a thousand-mile member of the Suzhou embroidery family. Although Jin is full of poems and books, but as a woman, even if she is talented, she cannot escape the shackles of the disputes between wives and concubines in the backyard. Fortunately, your Majesty was very discerning and talented during the attack on Suzhou, so I was able to assist the world. , I will never forget it.”
Hearing this, a warm current surged in Li Qingge’s heart. She is well aware of Amelia Su's talent and difficulty, and she cherishes this rare relationship between a monarch and a minister even more. She held Amelia Su's hand tightly and said firmly: "Xiaomei, don't worry. I, Li Qingge, will never let anyone bury my talent, let alone make it difficult for you. As long as we work together, we will be able to achieve that goal." A great dream." Yang Tianxiong, who was watching the conversation between the two women, was a little confused at first. But gradually, he also understood. It turns out that the real purpose of Her Majesty's visit to Beijing this time is to seize the power of the Qing Dynasty. The depth of the layout and the loftiness of the strategy are truly unpredictable! He couldn't help but admire Li Qingge even more, and at the same time he was proud to be one of her subordinates.
While the three of them were immersed in their own thoughts, a rush of footsteps broke the silence in the room. A guard hurriedly walked in and reported: "Your Majesty, the envoy of Japan, Ono Otoku, wishes to see you."
Li Qingge frowned slightly when he heard this. She didn't expect that the Japanese envoy would ask for an audience at this time. However, she quickly regained her composure and said to the guard: "Let him come in."
Soon, Ono Otoku appeared in the sight of the three of them. He was pale, his clothes were messy, and he was short, as if he had just escaped from the edge of life and death. He knelt on the ground and begged in a mournful voice: "Please, His Majesty the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, send troops to help and save our Japan!"
As soon as these words came out, the whole room was shocked. Su Xiaomei and Yang Tianxiong both had strange expressions on their faces. They did not expect that the Japanese envoy would ask for help so rudely. Li Qingge, on the other hand, remained calm and calm. She looked at Ono Otoku quietly, waiting for his next words.
Seeing that the three of them didn't respond, Ono Ono became even more anxious. He continued: "We in Japan have encountered great disasters recently. Pirates are rampant and the people are in dire straits. We really cannot resist those ferocious pirates, so we can only ask for help from the Qing Dynasty. Please send troops to help us in Japan, and we are willing to become a vassal of the Qing Dynasty. Country, surrender forever.”
After hearing this, Li Qingge couldn’t help but sneer in his heart. She knew that Japan's request for help was not sincere, but out of necessity. At the same time, she also saw this was a great opportunity. So, she slowly said: "Envoy of Japan, please get up. I deeply sympathize with the difficulties you have encountered. However, sending troops to help is not easy. I need to think carefully before making a decision."
Ono Ono De felt slightly comforted when he heard this. He knew that the Qing Emperor did not immediately reject their request for help, which showed that there was still hope. So, he quickly kowtowed to express gratitude and exited the room.
Li Qingge looked at Su Xiaomei and Yang Tianxiong, with a meaningful smile on his lips. She knew that there was another important piece in this chess game. And her grand plans will be more perfect as a result.
In the following days, Li Qingge began to make secret plans. While she was keeping in touch with Japan to understand their specific situation and needs, she was secretly mobilizing troops and preparing to send troops to help at any time. At the same time, she also sent Su Xiaomei, Yang Tianxiong and others to various places to secretly contact those forces and figures who were dissatisfied with the Qing Dynasty to make full preparations for future actions.
Emperor Qianlong, on the other hand, was very surprised and confused by Japan's request for help. He didn't know why Japan suddenly asked for help, let alone what kind of situation Li Qingge had laid behind his back. However, he did not immediately agree to Japan's request for help. Instead, he sent He Shen and others to Japan to understand the specific situation before making a decision.
However, after He Shen and others arrived in Japan, they found that the situation was much more complicated than they imagined. Pirates are rampant, people are in dire straits, and political corruption... these problems give He Shen and others a headache. They didn't know how to solve these problems, let alone how to report them to Emperor Qianlong.
Just when He Shen and others were in trouble, Li Qingge's reinforcements quietly arrived in Japan. They attacked quickly and successfully repelled the pirate attack and helped Japan stabilize the situation. This move made the Japanese people full of gratitude and admiration for Li Qingge, and also made He Shen and others feel an unprecedented threat.
After Emperor Qianlong learned the news, his heart was filled with anger and uneasiness. He didn't know what kind of medicine Li Qingge was selling in the gourd, let alone why she suddenly sent troops to help Japan. He realized that he had to take action as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.
However, just when Emperor Qianlong was about to take action, Li Qingge had already begun her next plan. She took advantage of Japan's request for help and successfully provoked internal conflicts and disputes in the Qing Dynasty. Those forces and figures who were dissatisfied with the Qing Dynasty began to rebel in an attempt to overthrow the Qing Dynasty's rule.
This move put Emperor Qianlong into an unprecedented dilemma. He didn't know how to deal with these rebellions and uprisings, let alone how to protect his country and throne. He realized that he must seek help from external forces, otherwise the Qing Dynasty would face annihilation.
As a result, Emperor Qianlong began to secretly contact those countries and forces that had relations with the Qing Dynasty, trying to seek their help and support. However, he found that these countries and forces all expressed neutrality or refused to provide help. This made him feel very disappointed and helpless.
Just when Emperor Qianlong fell into despair, Li Qingge sent an envoy to seek peace. She expressed her willingness to coexist peacefully, respect each other and develop together with the Qing Dynasty. This move made Emperor Qianlong very surprised and pleasantly surprised. He didn't know what kind of medicine Li Qingge was selling in the gourd, but he knew that this was a rare opportunity.
So Emperor Qianlong decided to have peace talks with Li Qingge. During the negotiations, Li Qingge put forward his own conditions and requirements: the Qing Dynasty must recognize the status and sovereignty of the Dayan Dynasty; it must give up its aggression and threats to the Dayan Dynasty; it must establish peaceful and friendly diplomatic relations with the Dayan Dynasty...
These conditions and requirements made Emperor Qianlong feel very embarrassed and dissatisfied. But he knew that he had no choice. So, he finally agreed to Li Qingge's request and signed a peace treaty with her.
This move caused an uproar within the Qing Dynasty. Those ministers and generals who were dissatisfied with Li Qingge expressed protests and opposition. However, Emperor Qianlong insisted on his decision despite all opinions. He knew that this was a difficult choice, but also a necessary one.
The storm behind the chess game
The sun shines through the towering eaves of the Forbidden City and dapples onto the splendid hall, adding a bit of warmth to this solemn hall. The emperor sat on the high dragon chair, his face slightly darkened, and his deep eyes seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts. He asked in a deep voice: "The Qing Dynasty and Japan are neither vassal countries nor have formal diplomatic relations. Why do you ask for our assistance for no reason?"
Ono Onode knelt on the ground. He didn't dare to raise his head, only feeling an invisible pressure weighing on his heart like a mountain. With a trembling voice, he explained: "We came here to ask for help on the orders of our country's lord. Our country has recently encountered a disaster, pirates are rampant, and the people are in dire straits. The country's lord is deeply worried, so he specially sent us to ask for help. If your country If you are willing to lend a helping hand, our country is willing to establish a permanent friendly relationship with the Qing Dynasty, open trade, mutual benefit, and jointly promote economic prosperity."
The emperor thought to himself, but did not show it on his face. He sneered and thought: These Japanese people have a good plan. They want to use the Qing's help to solve their internal problems, but they don't want to pay any substantial price. How whimsical!
Seeing that the emperor did not respond immediately, Ono Onode became even more frightened. He hurriedly kowtowed, the sweat on his forehead mixed with the dust, making him look particularly embarrassed. "Your Majesty, our Lord is really sincere in asking for help. If your country can help us tide over the difficulties, our country will surely remember your great kindness and kindness and never forget it!"
The Qing Dynasty at this time , is implementing a policy of seclusion to prevent invasion by foreign enemies. In the main hall, Emperor Qianlong and all the ministers fell silent after hearing Onono De's words. They thought to themselves, how dare a small barbarian country talk about economic exchanges? Our Qing Dynasty has a vast land and abundant resources. If we don’t have what we want, why should we seek outside?
Emperor Qianlong’s philosophy of governing the country coincided with that of the Edo shogunate, both of which focused on seclusion. In their view, opening up the economy is tantamount to inviting wolves into the house and is the source of disaster. He glanced at Onono De coldly and said: "We, the Qing Dynasty, are a celestial kingdom and have everything we need. How can we care about your Japanese things? You are using this as a condition for asking for help. You are extremely stupid! Come on, drive him away. "Get out of the hall!"
Following the emperor's order, several guards stepped forward quickly, preparing to drag Onono De out of the hall. Ono Otoku did not expect that his words would offend Long Yan, and he was so frightened that he kowtowed and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, please calm down! Your Majesty, please calm down! Our Lord really came to ask for help sincerely, please forgive me!"
However, Emperor Qianlong remained unmoved. He watched coldly Onono De being dragged out of the hall, feeling an inexplicable irritation in his heart. He knew that Japan's request for help was not without reason, there must be something unspeakable. But the Qing Dynasty's national policy lies here, and he cannot destroy the overall situation just because of temporary pity.
Just when Ono Ono was about to be dragged out of the hall, he suddenly shouted loudly: "Your Majesty! If your country is willing to send troops to assist, our leader is willing to regard Japan as the suzerain of the Qing Dynasty, and will be a vassal and pay tribute every year! ”
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the audience was shocked. Thinking back to when Huang Taiji conquered the Korean Peninsula and made Goryeo surrender, he also wanted to incorporate Japan into his territory. However, Japan is located in a remote area and is prone to disasters. Earthquakes, typhoons, and volcanoes occur frequently. If you are not careful, ships will be destroyed and people will die. Therefore, the sea became a natural barrier, allowing Japan to avoid becoming a client state of the Central Plains. The Ming Dynasty failed to make Japan surrender, and Huang Taiji also failed to achieve his wish. If Japan could surrender to the Qianlong Dynasty, what a glorious imperial career it would be!
When Emperor Qianlong heard this, he couldn't help but feel a surge of pride and ambition in his heart. He thought of Emperor Taizong's unfinished hegemony, and also of the confrontation between the north and south of the Qing Dynasty and the Great Yan Dynasty. The Great Yan Empire was extremely powerful, and looking around, only the Great Qing could compete with it. If the Qing Dynasty can accept Japan as a vassal state, its strength will surely rise to a higher level, and it will have more confidence to fight against the Great Yan.
However, Emperor Qianlong thought of Dayan's military might and Li Qingge's peerless martial arts. He couldn't help but feel sad, and there was an indescribable worry in his heart. He knew that although Da Qing was powerful, there was still a certain gap compared with Da Yan. If Japan is rashly admitted as a vassal state, the consequences will be disastrous if it arouses dissatisfaction and interference from Great Yan.
Emperor Qianlong was too proud to admit that the Qing Dynasty was weaker than the Great Yan Dynasty. Therefore, he hesitated and did not immediately answer Onono De's words. He turned to ask: "Tell me first how Great Yan attacked Japan? Japan had the sea as a barrier, so how could it be completely defeated?"
Ono Ono De felt slightly comforted when he heard this. He knew that although Emperor Qianlong did not immediately agree to their request for help, he was at least willing to listen to their explanation. So, he quickly told the story of Dayan's attack on Japan.
It turns out that the Great Yan Empire has continued to expand its power in recent years, and small surrounding countries have surrendered. Although Japan is located in a remote area, it cannot escape the intrusion of the Great Inflammation. Dayan's army came across the sea by boat. Although the Japanese army resisted vigorously, they were ultimately no match for Dayan's advanced weapons and powerful troops. After a fierce battle, the Japanese army was defeated and the country was in crisis.
Emperor Qianlong couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in his heart after listening to Ono's account. He did not expect that Dayan would be so arrogant and domineering, even a small country like Japan would not be spared. He secretly made up his mind to teach Dayan a lesson and let them know that the strength and majesty of the Qing Dynasty should not be violated.
However, Emperor Qianlong thought of the national conditions and strength of the Qing Dynasty. He knew that although the Qing Dynasty had a vast territory and abundant resources, it had also faced many problems and challenges in recent years. If he rashly starts a war with Dayan, the consequences will be unpredictable. Therefore, he must consider carefully and not make decisions easily.
In the main hall, the atmosphere was solemn and tense. Emperor Qianlong was silent for a long time, and finally said: "Go back and tell your ruler that the Qing Dynasty will consider your request for help. However, the Qing Dynasty also has its own national policies and principles, which cannot be changed easily. If you want to get assistance from the Qing Dynasty, just You must show enough sincerity and sacrifice.”
Ono Onode was overjoyed when he heard this. He knew that although Emperor Qianlong did not immediately agree to their request for help, he at least gave them a chance. He quickly kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness! Our Lord will definitely show enough sincerity and price to thank the Qing Dynasty for its assistance!"
After that, Ono Ono De left under the supervision of the guards. Main hall. He walked out of the gate of the Forbidden City, looked back at the towering walls and golden glazed tiles, and felt an indescribable emotion in his heart. He knew that although the road to seeking help this time was difficult and tortuous, as long as there was a glimmer of hope, he must persevere. Because the survival of Japan hangs by a thread at this moment.
While Emperor Qianlong was sitting on the dragon throne, staring at the end of the hall. An inexplicable irritability and worry surged in his heart. He knew that the future of Qing Dynasty was full of unknowns and challenges. As the king of a country, he must shoulder this important responsibility and lead the Qing Dynasty to a more glorious tomorrow.
At this time, the Great Yan Empire was also paying close attention to the movements of the Qing Dynasty and Japan. Li Qingge sat in front of the study window, staring at the distant sky. There was an inexplicable premonition in her heart, as if something big was about to happen. She knew that the Qing Dynasty and Japan's request for help might be just the beginning, and a bigger storm was waiting for them behind.
Li Qingge took a deep breath and tried to calm the turmoil in his heart. She secretly made up her mind that no matter what happened in the future, she would stand firmly on Dayan's side and protect the land and people she loved so much. At the same time, she is also looking forward to the confrontation and competition with the Qing Dynasty and Japan, because she knows that only through constant challenges and tempers can she become stronger and more mature.
In the days to come, the entanglements and disputes between the Qing Dynasty, Dayan Dynasty and Japan will become more and more intense. Li Qingge, Emperor Qianlong and Ono Ono will also play important roles in this historical storm. Their fate and choices will determine the future and direction of the Three Kingdoms. In this magnificent historical picture, they will write their own legend and glory.
Japan asks for help during the storm
In the Forbidden City, the sun shines through the clouds and shines mottled on the magnificent hall. Onohonori knelt on the cold ground, his heart beating like a drum. He looked up at the aloof emperor, his eyes full of fear and helplessness.
"Your Majesty," Onono De said in a trembling voice, "It's not that our Japanese warriors are not brave enough, it's really that the naval battleships of Dayan are so powerful that they scare people to the core..." His words With deep trembling, it seemed as if the terrifying scene appeared before his eyes again.
The emperor sat on the dragon throne, his majestic gaze swept over Ono Otoku, and his brows furrowed slightly. He signaled Onono De to continue, so Onono De described in detail the scene when the Great Flame Navy was approaching.
"That day, the sea was foggy. Suddenly, battleships lined up in rows, like giant black dragons, emerging from the sea fog. The artillery fire was deafening, causing the Japanese people to suffer miserably. Everywhere. It was in dilapidated condition, with houses collapsed, casualties, and a mess." Onono De's voice was choked with sobs, as if the horror of that day had strangled his throat again.
When the emperor heard this, his expression suddenly changed and he became furious. He slapped the dragon case suddenly and rebuked loudly: "You are talking nonsense! Steel is so heavy, how can it float on the water? Are you bullying me? Don't you understand?"
Ono Nan De Feng His whole body trembled and his voice trembled: "How dare a villain deceive Your Majesty? This is indeed the truth. The shipbuilding technology and firepower of the Dayan Navy The power of the cannons is unparalleled in the world. Their soldiers have already caused heavy casualties to our warriors before they even get ashore. The port is stained red with blood, and the thought of those black steel beasts makes people feel terrified. "
When the emperor saw that he was speaking so seriously, it didn't look like he was making it up, and his brows were so tight that he could kill a fly. He pondered for a moment, feeling an indescribable panic in his heart. If it is true, as Onono De said, that Dayan can build such a large warship out of steel and easily destroy cities with artillery, then how powerful their military is!
In the main hall, the ministers were also talking a lot. Some said in surprise: "Is the Great Yan Navy really so powerful? It was able to defeat Japan so quickly and seize four islands in a few days?" Others were dubious: "Look at Onono De's embarrassment. It doesn’t look like a lie.” Others directly praised: “If this is true, then the Great Yan Navy is simply a tiger and wolf force!”
Of course, some people don't believe it: "It's not long since the founding of the People's Republic of China, how could it have such a powerful army? It must be fake." Another person mentioned: "It's not that I have the ambition of others to destroy my own prestige, but the confrontation between the Qing Dynasty and Dayan So many times, how have we ever taken advantage?”
The reputation of Dayan Navy spread inside and outside the court. Above the court, the atmosphere became heavy, like a dark cloud. Everyone is thinking about what the rise of Great Yan means to the Qing Dynasty.
After retiring from the court, the emperor came alone to Sanxi Hall, which was his usual place of meditation. He took out his three treasures of calligraphy - Wang Xizhi's "Quick Snow and Clear Tie", Wang Xianzhi's "Mid-Autumn Tie" and Wang Xun's "Boyuan Tie" to appreciate. These three treasures have been his favorites for many years. Whenever he is upset, looking at these copybooks always calms him down.