Chapter 114
Qianlong was playing with a piece of Dong Qichang's "Frost Descent Calligraphy" in his study. It was a precious calligraphy work with strong and powerful brushwork, revealing an otherworldly atmosphere. Hearing the footsteps, Qianlong asked softly: "You're back?"
Li Yu quickly replied: "Yes, I have told the news to the Queen and Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Qianlong said calmly He smiled, as if he had expected this result. He said: "The Queen and her daughter must be very happy, right?"
Li Yu smiled and said: "Yes, I have served the Queen for many years, but I have never seen her so happy."
Qianlong sighed, his eyes becoming deep and distant. He said: "In the harem, mothers are more valuable than their children, sons are more valuable than their mothers, and mothers are more valuable than their daughters. Except for Wu Zetian's mother, Yang, who posthumously awarded the title of Queen Mother after her daughter became emperor, they are the only two people in the harem."
Li Yusheng was afraid that Qianlong would be unhappy, so he quickly flattered him Fart: "The Queen is really a blessed person. After the abdication ceremony tomorrow, the new emperor will definitely respect her as his biological mother. But you are the Supreme Emperor, extremely noble, and you are still the first person in the world."
Qianlong smiled bitterly. After a moment, I felt mixed emotions. He understood that the position of Supreme Emperor was not easy to occupy. There were so many emperors in history, but so few abdicated to become Supreme Emperor, because of the embarrassment and helplessness of this position.
He, Qianlong, looked out the window with deep eyes. There seemed to be a glimmer of dawn on the horizon. The light gradually spread in the morning light, like a sign of hope. A gratified smile appeared on the corner of his mouth inadvertently, which was a kind of relief after many vicissitudes of life: "As the lord of the world, I have never been afraid of the power of ministers and relatives. To me, those overt and covert fights and intrigues It's just a daily routine in the palace. The only worry is that without a suitable heir, the ancestral legacy will be ruined. Fortunately, that person’s ability to govern the country surpasses all the previous emperors, and I am worthy of my ancestors if I can pass the throne to her.”
Li Yu stood aside. The face of this veteran minister who had been with Qianlong for many years was full of traces of time, but his eyes revealed his loyalty and admiration for the emperor. He echoed: "The emperor is really wise and discerning, and has paved a bright road for the future of the Qing Dynasty."
Qianlong was full of emotions, as if he had returned to the days when he was young and ascended the throne. At that time, he was full of high spirits, but now his temples are gray. "I think back when I ascended the throne at a young age, it has been twenty-eight years now. I have a deep relationship with the Fucha family of the Yuan Dynasty. It was an unforgettable time. I originally thought that Yonglian and Yongcong could inherit the throne and continue our love and friendship. Dream, but God’s will plays tricks on people, and in the end this country fell into the hands of Nala’s daughter..."
Li Yu smiled He joked: "Although the Nala family from which the empress was born is not as important as the Fucha family of the Yuan Dynasty in the emperor's heart, it is still a famous family. It was extremely prominent during the Taizu and Taizong periods, and its blood is flowing with noble blood. "
"That's true, Nala..." Before Qianlong could finish his words, his heart suddenly tightened and his smile froze. His thoughts seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, returning to that distant history.
In a daze, he seemed to have returned to the period of history when Taizu Nurhaci persuaded the surrender of Jintaishi and jointly fought against the Ming Dynasty. At that time, Taizu was very heroic, but Jin Taishi rejected Taizu's kindness. In the end, Taizu was angry and sent troops to Ye He's tribe. When the city was destroyed, Jin Taishi set up a curse with grief and indignation: "The one who destroys the Qing Dynasty, the Yehenara clan!" This curse spread quickly like a magic spell, making everyone in the Aixinjueluo clan panic.
So, the master was invited to give instructions. After some calculations, the master left a sentence before leaving: "The great Qing Dynasty will be prosperous and the Nala clan will be destroyed!" This sentence was like a prophecy, which made several subsequent emperors very afraid of this curse. .
After all, Taizu's concubine was Yehenala, and her son Huang Taiji made the Qing Dynasty powerful. After Huang Taiji proclaimed himself emperor, Yehenala's mother was posthumously named Empress Xiaocigao and became the first empress of the Qing Dynasty. This statement of "Xingyanala" has been verified by her. And precisely because "Xing Ye Nala" has come true, "Death Ye Nala" is even more frightening.
The Nala clan has a long history. It can also be called the Nala clan, the Nala clan, and the Nalan clan. It has a huge ethnic group and has spawned four major branches. They are divided by tribes, namely the Yehenala clan, the Nala clan, and the Nalan clan. Uranara, Huifanara, and Hadanara. Each branch carries the glory and sorrow of Nala.
As the leader of the Yehe tribe, Jin Taishi’s curse before his death was also called the Yehenala clan’s curse. This curse was like a shadow, hanging over the royal family of the Qing Dynasty.
The first wife of the late emperor, Nala, came from the Ula tribe, so she was called Ulanala. Although Yehenala and Ulanala come from different tribes, they can all be collectively called "Nala clan". The same blood flows in their veins, and they also carry the same fate.
Qianlong has always been wary of the saying that "the Nala clan is prosperous and the Nala clan is destroyed". He was well aware of the weight of this curse and the position of Nala in the history of the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, when Empress Xiaoxian died, Concubine Shu was of the highest origin in the harem and had a prominent family background. However, because she was from the Yehenala clan and had the same origin as Jintaishi, Qianlong was worried that the curse would come true, so he followed the Queen Mother's wishes and established a family center. The fallen Uranala became the queen.
However, fate always seems to play tricks on people. Now, the throne will be passed to Nala's daughter, and the title of Qing Dynasty will also be replaced by Dayan, which is tantamount to the destruction of the country. The Qing Dynasty prospered because of the sons of the Yehenala clan, and perished because of the daughters of the Uranala clan. Although the two queens are from different tribes, they both belong to the Nala clan. This seems to be a cycle of fate from which one cannot escape.
Thinking of this, Qianlong was shocked and murmured to himself: "The curse has come true. Isn't this God's will? Is the Qing Dynasty really going to die from the blood of Nala?" There was a look in his eyes. It reveals confusion and helplessness, as if facing an unchangeable fate.
Somewhere, everything seems to be determined. The Qing Dynasty was destined to perish due to the bloodline of the Nala clan. This was an unchangeable fate. Qianlong sighed deeply, as if he wanted to release all his sorrow and helplessness.
The next day, the morning light first appeared, and the air in the Forbidden City seemed to be dyed golden by the morning glow. At the beginning of the morning, ministers from Manchu, Mongolia and Han entered the palace one after another. They were wearing their respective court uniforms, with solemn expressions and steady steps. The emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties all went to court in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, a solemn and sacred place.
The civil and military ministers had been waiting outside the palace early. They were standing or sitting, talking in low voices. As the core figure, the emperor always appears as the finale. When the ministers are almost here, the palace door will slowly open, and the emperor will appear to accept the worship of the ministers.
However, today, the ministers faintly felt that the atmosphere was somewhat abnormal. There was a sense of tension and uneasiness in the air, as if something big was about to happen.
While everyone was wondering, there was a "squeaking" sound of the door opening outside the hall. This sound was particularly loud in the quiet morning, as if it was a signal, heralding a new beginning.
The ministers filed in, ready to kneel down and worship. However, when they looked up at the dragon chair, they were surprised to find that the person sitting on the dragon chair was not Qianlong, but a woman as beautiful as an immortal.
This woman is different from ordinary people. She is wearing a bright red dragon robe with twelve chapters, with lifelike dragon patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs, and she is majestic. Her face is delicate and refined, and her eyebrows reveal an otherworldly temperament. Her eyes were deep and bright, as if she could see into people's hearts.
The ministers stared at the woman who suddenly appeared on the throne with their eyes wide open. They were filled with doubts and shock. They didn't know who this woman was. She dared to sit on the dragon chair and wear a dragon robe.
A Han official who was deeply influenced by Confucian etiquette was furious. He pointed at Li Qingge's nose and shouted: "You are an ignorant woman who dares to act arrogantly. It is really a death penalty! Come, take off her dragon robe, Immediately push her out of the Meridian Gate and behead her!" His voice was full of anger and majesty, as if he wanted to put this woman to death.
Other ministers who did not know Li Qingge also angrily accused her of being ignorant of dignity and life and death. They could not accept that a woman dared to appear here wearing a dragon robe. This was a provocation and insult to the imperial power.
Only the emperor can wear the dragon robe, and the prince does not dare to wear the five-clawed golden dragon. A mere woman dares to appear here wearing a dragon robe. Isn't this rebellion?
However, at this moment, a steady and powerful voice sounded: "Don't be rude! This is Her Majesty the Queen of Dayan!"
Agui stepped forward and shouted loudly He stopped the angry ministers. He was tall and majestic, like an unshakable mountain. There was firmness and determination in his eyes, as if he wanted to protect this woman from any harm.
Others in the palace may not know Li Qingge's identity, but Agui knows it clearly. He knew the origin and background of this woman, as well as her strength and means. When Qianlong set up a Hongmen banquet to invite Li Qingge, it was of a very high standard and was attended by all important officials of the court. Although most of the courtiers had never met Li Qingge, let alone her true identity, Agui was lucky enough to attend that banquet. He witnessed Li Qingge's resourcefulness and force with his own eyes, and knew that she was by no means a simple woman.
Agui has outstanding military achievements, and he knows full well that this woman's beautiful face hides the terrifying force and ruthless methods. If she were offended, everyone present might not be able to survive. Therefore, he stood up and spoke for Li Qingge without hesitation.
"General Agui, what do you mean? This, this woman is actually the queen of Dayan?" The officials were all stunned by Agui's words and looked at Li Qingge in disbelief. They couldn't believe that the woman sitting on the dragon throne was actually the queen of Dayan.
Only He Shen secretly cursed Agui, an old fox, for speaking for Li Qingge before him. Last year, he learned about Li Qingge's life experience from Qianlong. During this period, Qianlong reminded him overtly and covertly that Dayan and Qing would merge into one, and Li Qingge would be the only master. He Shen knew that his future was closely related to Li Qingge, so he always wanted to find opportunities to flatter him. Unexpectedly, Agui took the lead again.
Agui nodded heavily, with a firm and powerful voice: "Yes, she is the Queen of Great Yan. With her own resourcefulness and force, she took over half of the Qing Dynasty with her bare hands and established a new Dynasty. She is the founder of Dayan and the future ruler of the Qing Dynasty."
"This, this...how can she be the queen of Great Yan..." The ministers looked at each other with horrified expressions. They couldn't believe that the woman sitting on the dragon throne had such an amazing identity and background.
Who would have thought that the peerless hero who took over half of the Qing Dynasty with his bare hands and established a new dynasty would be such a young, beautiful and unparalleled woman. This huge contrast caused the ministers to fall into a long period of sluggishness and silence.
They looked at Li Qingge as if they were looking at a legendary figure. Her existence broke their traditional understanding of imperial power and made them full of uncertainty and worry about the future situation.
It wasn't until Li Yu shouted "The Emperor is here" in a sharp voice that everyone finally came back to their senses.
In this world, except for the Queen of Dayan Li Qingge, no woman dares to wear the dragon robe embroidered with a five-clawed golden dragon. It is not only a symbol of power, but also a symbol of power for thousands of years. A peak that is unreachable for women in a patriarchal society. Li Qingge, this woman who stands at the top of power, her figure looks particularly tall and straight in the morning light. The golden luster on the dragon robe complements her cold temperament, as if she was born for this dragon robe.
The relationship between the two countries, Great Yan and Great Qing, was as tense as ice and fire in winter, completely incompatible. Their border line seems to be always filled with an invisible smoke, which heralds the never-ending contest between the two countries.
Above the court, the ministers were dressed in various official uniforms and stood upright, but their eyes revealed complicated emotions. These people, who grew up in an era where men were superior to women and were deeply influenced by Confucian etiquette, were filled with disgust deep in their hearts for women taking power. Whenever they looked at Li Qingge, their dissatisfaction and unwillingness were like undercurrents, but they did not dare to show it easily.
They originally wanted to stand on the high ground of traditional morality and use those clichés to severely criticize the behavior of Li Qingge, the "female chicken Sichen", saying that she was against the laws of nature and human ethics, in an attempt to protect the fragile feelings in their hearts. of the patriarchal order. However, when they touched Li Qingge's cold and majestic eyes, all words seemed to have lost their power, and they were speechless for a moment. Those eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts, making all hypocrisy and cowardice invisible.
At this time, Emperor Qianlong slowly walked into the court, his steps steady, and his eyes revealed an indescribable complex emotion. He couldn't help but feel proud when he saw Li Qingge sitting on the dragon throne, intimidating the civil and military officials of the court with just one look. This is his daughter, the continuation of his bloodline, and she is so outstanding in terms of expression, demeanor, demeanor and majesty.
Qianlong's memory seemed to go back many years ago, when his father ascended the throne and faced countless doubts and challenges. The brothers and ministers colluded and said that he had tampered with the imperial edict and gained the throne incorrectly. However, with his thunderous methods, the father finally suppressed all the controversies and doubts and stabilized the throne. Now, when he looked at Li Qingge, he seemed to see the shadow of his father back then. His tenacity and determination made him both gratified and emotional.
Qianlong smiled and walked slowly to Li Qingge. When the officials saw Qianlong, they all knelt down and worshiped without any hesitation. Qianlong, however, acted as if he hadn't seen anything. He only looked at Li Qingge intently and asked with a smile: "How does it feel to sit on this dragon chair?" There was a hint of joking in his tone, as if he wanted to hear his daughter's views on power. .
Li Qingge curled his lips, a hint of unruliness flashed in his eyes: "It's so hard, it's not as comfortable as a sofa!" Her answer stunned Qianlong, and then his face darkened. This dragon chair is something that many people have dreamed of, but you still despise it. You are so blessed that you don’t know how blessed it is. However, Qianlong had to admit that Dayan's sofa was indeed much more comfortable than the dragon chair. It was soft and elastic, making him want to sleep when he sat on it. This frankness and straightforwardness made Qianlong fall in love with Li Qingge even more.
Li Qingge stood up and stood to the left of the dragon throne, giving up the court to Qianlong. Her movements were elegant and calm, as if everything was natural. Qianlong knew that this was the last time he would sit on this dragon throne. When the imperial edict is issued, he will stay away from the court and leave everything to Li Qingge. So, he sat down generously and glanced at everyone present.
"Everyone loves you!" Qianlong raised his hand and said, with a hint of emotion and vicissitudes in his tone. He turned to look at Li Qingge, his eyes full of trust and expectation. He didn't say much, and directly announced: "I have two happy events to share with you today." Upon hearing this, the ministers became quiet instantly, and their hearts were full of curiosity. What kind of happy event is worthy of the emperor mentioning it when discussing state affairs in the morning? They looked at each other, but they didn't dare to speculate.
Qianlong looked at these ministers with different thoughts and said slowly: "The first thing is that I had a daughter with the queen in my early years. She was the fifth child. At that time, she said she died young, but in fact she was kidnapped by the gangsters and lived among the people. Fortunately, he met a kind-hearted couple who rescued and raised him, and he was able to grow up." At this point, his eyes softened, as if he was recalling that past event.
Hearing this, all the ministers frowned. In the Qing Dynasty, the status of princesses and princes were very different. Eight out of ten princesses will get married when they reach adulthood to strengthen the in-law relationship between Manchu and Mongolia. But she is just a princess, even if she is the direct descendant of the queen, it is not worthy of being announced in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, right? They were full of doubts, but they didn't dare to ask easily.
But Qianlong was smiling, pointing at Li Qingge and saying: "She is my fifth princess living among the people!" As soon as these words came out, it was like a drop of water falling into a hot oil pan, and it exploded instantly. Opened the pot. The queen of Dayan turned out to be the fifth princess, and there was such a bizarre thing in the world. The ministers looked at Li Qingge in shock, as if they were looking at a monster.
Before the ministers could react from the shock, Qianlong dropped another bombshell: "The fifth princess is the direct descendant of the middle palace. Although she is a woman, she is far stronger than the men. She has the ability to conquer the world. of energy She is very powerful and has the ability to govern the world. Now it is a great joy to recognize her ancestor and return to the clan. I decided to be even more happy and give the throne to her."
In an instant, all the officials were shocked by Qianlong's words. Got to be dizzy. This decision is really shocking. There are many emperors in history who were tired of the throne and retired to the throne in their later years. But the people who were enthroned were all princes without exception. After all, the throne of the Ninth Five Emperors has always been passed down from male to female. A married daughter is like water thrown out. How can there be any reason to pass it on to a princess? In modern terms, it is outrageous.
The officials were stunned by Qianlong's operation, as if someone had slapped them on the back of the head. They looked at each other, but did not dare to refute easily. After all, this is the emperor's decision, and as ministers, they can only accept it.
Qianlong didn't care about this, he looked at the eunuch Li Yu beside him. Li Yu understood, took out the imperial edict of passing the throne that he had written in advance, and read loudly: "Li Qingge, the fifth daughter of the emperor, is the direct descendant of the empress of the middle palace. She is both civil and military, and has excellent conduct... The fifth daughter of the emperor, I admire you here!" His voice echoed in the court, and every word was like a heavy hammer hitting the hearts of the ministers.
As soon as the imperial edict was read, the officials gradually recovered from the shock and showed two completely different attitudes. One group is the Han officials. They are at a loss as if they have just woken up from a dream. They couldn't believe that Qianlong would be passed on to a woman, which broke their thousand-year-old traditional concepts. The other faction was composed of Manchu and Mongolian nobles. They were all trembling as if they were mourning for their heirs. These people all come from noble families, and their interests are highly bound to the Aixinjueluo family. For generations, people had pinned their hopes on the most promising prince, but now a fifth princess suddenly appeared to seize the throne, causing all their hopes to be dashed.
What frightens them even more is that since the time of Taizu Nurhachi, the interests of the Eight Banners nobles have been highly bound to the Aixinjueluo family. The emperor's draft only selected women from the Eight Banners of Manchu, Mongolian and Han Dynasties, in order to consolidate the common interests of the royal family and the Eight Banners aristocrats through generations of in-law relationships. Now that Qianlong suddenly passed away to Li Qingge, it would be fine if they just faced a royal princess who was inexperienced in the world, but Li Qingge was still the ruler of the Dayan Dynasty. It is impossible for one person to rule two countries at the same time. The smartest way is to cancel the title of one of the countries and merge the two countries into one and become a huge empire. The Dayan Dynasty was established by Li Qingge himself, so her status as the founder of the country was naturally much more prestigious than that of the Shoucheng monarch who inherited the ancestral legacy. If she really succeeded to the throne, then the Qing Dynasty would really be destroyed.
When they thought that the noble status was about to be wiped out, the ministers headed by Xiang Huangqi all jumped out to object. "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible!" "Please take back your life, Your Majesty. You are still in your prime, how can you abdicate the throne so easily?" "Since ancient times, the throne has been passed down from male to female. Males should Taking the direct eldest son as the most precious thing, even if you really want to pass on the throne, you should still It should be passed on to the prince!" "Your fourth elder brother, fifth elder brother, sixth elder brother, eleventh elder brother, and twelfth elder brother are all still there. It must be passed on to one of them no matter what!" His words were filled with anxiety and pleading, trying to persuade Qianlong to change his mind.
However, Qianlong just glanced at them lightly, his eyes showing unquestionable determination. He knew how big a stir this decision would cause, but he knew his own feelings better. Li Qingge was his daughter, he had watched her grow up, and he knew her abilities and wisdom very well. Passing the throne to her was his decision after careful consideration, and it was also his greatest trust and expectation for his daughter as a father.
In that ancient and majestic Forbidden City, compared with the ancient concepts of direct lineage and inheritance of male children but not female children, these ideas are like thousand-year-old trees, deeply rooted in everyone's heart. The sun shines through the thick glazed tiles and dapples the golden bricks of the hall, but it seems unable to illuminate the stubborn haze in the hearts of the ministers.
The ministers looked at each other with horror in their hearts. They simply could not imagine that a woman, Li Qingge, the princess they once knew well, could ascend the throne and proclaim herself emperor, standing in that supreme position, directing the country and giving orders. . To them, such a scene is nothing short of a fantasy, subverting all established cognition and order.
Li Qingge seemed to have expected the strong opposition from the ministers. There was no wave in her eyes, calm and deep, like a frozen lake in winter, with endless power hidden under the calmness. She sat on a throne carved with dragons and phoenixes, and her luxurious dragon robe made her look majestic and inviolable. It was an aura that transcended gender, making people involuntarily awe.
The more fierce the opposition of these big men, the more fighting spirit in Li Qingge's heart became stronger. An imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. It was a desire for challenge and confidence in victory. In her opinion, these opposing voices are just small stumbling blocks on her way to the peak of power, and she vows to smash them one by one, so that the men who once despised her can kneel down and kowtow respectfully. , bowing to her.
Qianlong sat aside, looking extremely calm about the scene in front of him. People in the main hall may not understand Li Qingge's character, but Qianlong knows it very well. As the Lord of Great Flame, she makes decisive decisions and speaks her mind. Once she decides on something, even nine cows can't pull it back. Her desire for reform was the same as that of the late emperor. She hated corrupt officials extremely much and was merciless in her actions. Even Qianlong had to secretly admire her for her fierce methods.
In the south, all the corrupt officials, landlords and gentry who once acted tyrannically and oppressed the people were eliminated under her iron fist. The number of people who died at her hands was so huge that even the previous emperors of the Qing Dynasty combined could not match her. Therefore, anyone who dares to be nagging in front of her is undoubtedly seeking death, which is tantamount to an old man hanging himself because he thinks his life is too long.
At this moment, more than a dozen ministers from the Eight Banners nobles knelt in front of Qianlong, just like Tang monks chanting sutras, chattering endlessly about the decadent concept that men are superior to women and that women cannot participate in politics, trying to persuade Qianlong to withdraw his orders. Some of them were even very stubborn and bluntly said that Li Qingge, as a princess, raised an army to rebel and established a new dynasty, which was an act of treason, disloyalty and filial piety, and should be executed immediately as a warning to others.
These words, like sharp arrows, failed to penetrate the defense line in Li Qingge's heart, but instead aroused the anger in her heart. She glanced coldly at the ministers kneeling on the ground. Their figures seemed so small and ridiculous in her eyes. Her eyes finally rested on the minister who advocated her execution - Fa Hai, a man from Manchuria with a yellow flag, a descendant of the Tong Jia family, and the nephew of the late Empress Xiao Yiren.
The prominence of the Tong Jia family is well known throughout the Qing Dynasty, and its glory even exceeds that of the Fucha family, which is full of glory. During the Kangxi Dynasty, the Tong Jia clan was even known as the "Tong Ban Dynasty", which shows how powerful it was. Relying on his prominent family background, Fahai is usually arrogant, domineering and arrogant. The late emperor was grateful for Empress Xiao Yiren's nurturing grace. Before his death, he specifically asked Qianlong to take more care of the Tongjia family. Qianlong mostly turned a blind eye to Fahai's domineering behavior. Unexpectedly, this actually encouraged him. arrogance.
Li Qingge stared at Fahai quietly, his voice as cold as ice: "Did you say you want to execute me?"
Fahai was so frightened by her eyes that he shivered, but he still held his neck. , said in a funny voice: "I said it, male protagonist A woman should stay in the back house to take care of her husband and raise children. "
"Okay, very good!" Li Qingge laughed angrily, with a hint of laughter in his voice. With a trace of ridicule and a trace of contempt. She stood up suddenly, and her figure was like a bolt of lightning, approaching Fahai instantly. Her palms were raised high, and with an irresistible force, she slapped Fahai hard on the face.
Li Qingge inherited Jiang Yuyan's cultivation, and his martial arts has reached a level that has never been seen before or since. Although her palm did not use all her strength, it was enough to break Fahai's tendons and make his internal organs tremble. Fahai's cheeks instantly sunken, and the corners of his mouth were cracked and deformed. Three teeth spurted out along with a large mouthful of blood, which splashed onto the magnificent hall, making it particularly dazzling.
Li Qingge did not give up. She sneered, flashed again, and slapped him again. In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, a scream sounded like a slaughtered pig. The sound was sharp and harsh, making people shudder.
"Ahhhh..." Fahai's screams echoed in the hall, like a piece of death music, making people feel fearful.
Li Qingge’s face remained cold, without any fluctuation. With a flick of her finger, her fingers were as strong as arrows, and she accurately pointed on Fahai's arm. "Kaka!" The sound of cracking bones was clearly audible. Fahai's five fingers were all twisted, and his fingernails fell off piece by piece. Blood dripped down on the ground paved with gold bricks, and the scalp of the person next to him could be seen. Numb and frightened.
Fahai tried his best to dodge, trying to escape from this terrifying palm wind, but found that he could not escape Li Qingge's control. She used a move to hit the cow across the mountain, and her internal energy was like a raging wave, hitting Fa Hai's chest hard. Fahai's ribs broke instantly, causing him to roll on the ground in pain, wailing.
"Your Majesty the Queen, please spare your life, Your Majesty the Queen, please spare your life!" Fa Hai's voice was already filled with tears. He claimed to be the strongest man in Manchuria, but at this moment he was crying like a weak woman pleading for her mother's family in the heavy rain. , no dignity at all.
Li Qingge had no expression on his face, he flicked his fingers repeatedly, and the two fingers were like sharp arrows, hitting Fa Hai's leg bone again. Fahai's pupils were torn instantly, and the screams almost tore his eardrums. The sound was full of despair and fear.
"If you want me to die, I will first let you taste the feeling of life being worse than death." Li Qingge's voice was cold and ruthless. She used her muscle-breaking hand to twist and break all the muscles and bones in Fahai's body. For a moment, Fa Hai's shrill screams echoed in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The sound was like the wails of evil spirits in the eighteenth level of hell, which made people shudder and make their hair stand on end.
The ministers who knelt down and begged Qianlong to take back his life were so frightened that their faces turned as pale as zombies and their whole bodies shook like chaff. They have been in the official career for many years and have never seen any scene before. They have seen too many people killed and beaten, but this is the first time they have seen someone as cruel as Li Qingge. The cruelty of her methods filled their hearts with fear and awe.
Li Qingge kicked Fa Hai away, then chuckled, flashed like a ghost, and instantly returned to the throne, sitting next to Qianlong. Qianlong glanced at her approvingly, secretly glad that he had chosen such a powerful ally. This feeling of taking action when you feel uncomfortable is really refreshing. He knew that although the Qing Dynasty was an autocratic monarchy, centralized power, and the emperor's dictatorship, it was also bound by etiquette and law. Especially those civil servants who chatter non-stop when they are slightly disrespectful, which is really annoying. If it weren't for the fear of historians writing nonsense, Qianlong really wanted to kill all these people. It's a pity that he didn't have the courage of the late emperor, so in order to save his face and his reputation after his death, he could only endure it. And Li Qingge's move this time helped him vent his anger.
Li Qingge touched the gold-inlaid jade ring on her hand. The ring shone brightly in the sun, as if it was a symbol of her power. She smiled and said: "Those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish. I will give you one more chance to choose. If there are still people who don't know the lesson, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Those words As soon as it came out, all the ministers felt a chill going to their bones. They couldn't help but secretly marvel that he was worthy of being the founder of the Great Yan Dynasty, and his attacks were much more ruthless than most men in the world. Her momentum and majesty made everyone present feel an unprecedented sense of oppression.
Hearing Li Qingge's murderous words, the ministers who were kneeling quickly stood up and retreated. They knew that the woman in front of them was no longer a princess they could manipulate at will. She was a real emperor and the master who controlled their life and death. .
However, even under such pressure, there were still five ministers who did not know whether to live or die, and they were quite stubborn and knelt straight. One of them said with a blushing face: "Your Majesty, this servant is loyal to the Qing Dynasty. The sun and the moon can tell. Passing the throne to the princess is unreasonable and not good for the country. If such a murderous and ruthless person is allowed to inherit the Qing Dynasty, The Qing Dynasty will surely perish.”
Another. With a livid face, he gritted his teeth and said, "I beg your Majesty to take back your order. If you really want to abdicate, please choose another master. Otherwise, I will kneel down and die here today." The remaining three people also agreed, giving examples of the previous examples. The scourge of female leaders in several dynasties trying to persuade Qianlong to change his mind.
These five ministers put on a stoic and unyielding attitude, vowing to make Qianlong take back his Zen throne. However, they never expected that their fate would be completely rewritten at this moment.
Qianlong was filled with anger as he looked at the scene in front of him. He stood up abruptly, glared at the five ministers, and said in a deafening voice: "How outrageous! You are not joking, I have already decreed the throne, how can I take it back? You are forcing me so, you clearly want to make me lose my trust in the world." He The voice echoed in the hall, carrying an irresistible majesty and power.
When the five ministers heard this, their faces turned pale. They knew that their fate could no longer be changed. They could only kneel on the ground silently, waiting for the coming punishment. Li Qingge, on the other hand, sat quietly aside, watching all this. In her eyes,
The slave's voice trembled, almost crying: "I really don't dare! Your Majesty, please calm down. I'm just a slave. Follow the emperor's orders and don't dare to disobey him in the slightest!" His forehead was pressed against the cold ground, sweat and tears intertwined, soaking his clothes. Emperor Qianlong was sitting on a high dragon chair with a stern face and unquestionable majesty in his eyes.
Qianlong glanced coldly at the five people kneeling on the ground, and his voice was low and powerful: "Since you want to die, I will help you. Come, take down these five rebellious ministers and beat them with sticks. Die!" There was no hesitation in his tone, as if the lives of these five people were as insignificant as ants in his eyes.
After giving the order, several guards rushed forward like wolves and tigers, trying to drag the five ministers away. However, at this moment, a cold and firm voice sounded, stopping their movements.
“Wait!”
Li Qingge walked slowly out of the crowd, her figure upright and her eyes firm, like an unsheathed sword, with its edge clearly visible. She stopped the guards and looked directly at the five ministers with burning eyes: "Don't think that I don't know what you are thinking. Do you want to imitate the ancient loyal ministers' death remonstrances in order to leave a name for the ages? Huh, no way! I not only want Your lives will have to be taken away by others The story of your obstruction of my ascension to the throne will be made into a drama, so that the people of the world will despise you and make you infamy for eternity."
Although her voice was cold, it carried undoubted power, and the expressions of the five ministers instantly changed. Became pale. One of them roared heartbreakingly: "Don't even think about it! You are a witch, you are perverse, contrary to the law of heaven, cunning and cunning, and as vicious as a snake and a scorpion. The sky has eyes, and it will definitely not let you be so proud!"
plum Hearing this, Qing Ge raised a sneer at the corner of her mouth. There was both disdain and confidence in the smile: "Then we will wait and see." Her heart was filled with firm belief in the future. She knew that her own path could only be determined by Come and go on your own.
Her approach is unique and completely breaks the shackles of traditional etiquette. In her opinion, if she governs the country poorly after taking the throne and causes the people to live in poverty, she will naturally bear the infamy of history; but if she governs the country well and becomes a prosperous and wise king, she will prove that those who oppose her are wrong. , he deserved to be killed.