Chapter 99 This Shi Dakai pondered for a while
.Compared with Yang Xiuqing, Shi Dakai, who is skilled in strategizing on the battlefield, does not have so many political minds.
The King of Heaven had looked for him. After the establishment of the Yong'an system, he had never seen the King of Heaven talk to him so emotionally about the suffering in his heart. The King of Heaven lamented to him that the bubble of a country was hung up and turned into a beautiful painting. Not only did he not be able to leave the Heavenly King's Mansion, but he also had to be controlled by his subordinates. What was even more sad was that even the worship of God, which he created, was now sang in a crooked manner, and the Heavenly Father seemed to no longer exist. The King of Heavenly Kingdom finally expressed helplessly that he intended to give the position of the Heavenly King to Lin Haifeng.
Shi Dakai felt very sympathetic to the suffering of the Heavenly King. As the national patriarch of the Celestial Empire, it was a sad thing to say at this point. Although he knew that the reason why King Yang Xiuqing of the East had such supreme power today was, in addition to Yang Xiuqing's cunning and super-strong ability to control the overall situation, was directly inseparable from King Hong Tian's mediocrity. In terms of heart, compared with Yang Xiuqing, can he also have the decisiveness and courage to do things? He was not sure.
He had actually expected the complaints of the Heavenly King in his heart. The small environment of the Heavenly King's Mansion would always be bored with anyone. As the national patio of the Heavenly King, the Heavenly King would sooner or later take back all the powers that originally belonged to him. This is a very normal thing and justified.
However, if he wanted to give the position of the Heavenly King to Lin Haifeng, he didn't even need to ask. He dared to conclude that even if Lin Haifeng was in Tianjing now, Lin Haifeng himself would never accept this kind of good intention. Lin Haifeng had talked with him more than once, and the development of the Celestial Empire and the long-term stability within it were his wishes.
Therefore, after talking to the King of Heaven, he did not think deeper. He had to be busy with too much. He had to arrange to provide direct guarantees for Lin Fengxiang and Qin Rigang, coordinate all necessary conditions for expanding the army of Chen Yucheng who was appeaseing Guangdong and Guangxi, and also arrange to train new reserve corps in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hunan and Jiangxi. There were also military telegram lines that were being intensively laid to various places, etc.
Zheng Nan went to Shanghai and mobilized machines and personnel in the establishment of a military factory for Guangzhou. All the books of military-related matters were pressed on him. At this time, he was unwilling to think about anything in many places.
However, there have been many rumors among the officials in Tianjin recently, and naturally they have to be heard. Many of them are about Lin Haifeng, and Shi Dakai doesn't want to listen. It is normal for those who have lost their living and enjoy their achievements to be mentally unbalanced and arrange some messy things. There is one thing he cannot ignore, that is, there are rumors that Yang Xiuqing wants to force the Heavenly King to be named "Long Live". His left and right books tell him that this news comes from the Heavenly King's Mansion. Some servants of the Heavenly King's Mansion have heard this statement from the East King in front of the Heavenly King.
Shi Dakai didn't believe that one country had two rulers. If Yang Xiuqing dared to "Long Live", wouldn't it be suspected of usurping the throne?
What happened next was even more confusing.
Just when Shi Dakai was planning the candidate for the local military commander of Jiangxi and Hunan, he received the will of the Heavenly King Hong Xiuquan and directly appointed the Heavenly King's elder brother Hong Renfa as the governor of Hunan Province, and he would announce the implementation. The Heavenly King said in the edict that the crown bar emperor was fighting hard for the Celestial Dynasty. The Hong family's disciples could not enjoy the results, so they should fight with their brothers.
According to the current rules of the Celestial Empire, such a major personnel appointment and removal would be of no use without the permission of the Eastern King. This is one of the purposes of Shi Dakai coming to Yang Xiuqing today.
"Brother Wang, I have received an imperial edict from the Heavenly King here." After talking about military issues in front of me, Shi Dakai brought the topic to the point.
Yang Xiuqing took the edict of the Heavenly King handed over by Shi Dakai and looked carefully, "Haha, it's really written by hand. Alas, our Heavenly King brother can't stand the loneliness."
"Brother Wang thought what should I do?" Shi Dakai also smiled. It was rare that the King of Heaven learned to write the edict by himself. What's even more rare is that the King of East was not relying on others, and he could already understand the above words.
"What do you think?" Yang Xiuqing put the edict on the tea table beside him, narrowed his eyes and looked at Shi Dakai.
"The governor of Hunan was hung by Shi Xiangzhen, and he is now leading his army to aid Wuchang. Although Hong Renfa cannot do this, the king still issued an edict. He might as well let it go first and replace it in the future, so he would not hurt the king's face-to-face. Of course, this is the opinion of my family. As for whether it is possible or not, it is still the king's decision." Shi Dakai did this on purpose. He judged that Yang Xiuqing would not accept the arbitrary appointment of the king at all.
"Okay, you are in charge of military affairs. Since you have no objection, I don't object." Yang Xiuqing picked up the teacup, tasted the tea, smacked his lips, and smiled, "It is a national taboo to go out with many government departments!"
Shi Dakai didn't expect Yang Xiuqing to agree. He looked at Yang Xiuqing with an indifferent sample book on his face and was stunned. Yes, it was not the matter of who was tyrannical now, but the King of Heaven himself broke the established rules of the Celestial Empire. Is the rules wrong or the King of Heaven wrong?
"I just came back from the Heavenly King before you came," Yang Xiuqing looked at Shi Dakai for a while and put down the teacup. "The Heavenly King is very concerned about the war in Su'an. He carefully judged the situation on the battlefield and proposed to unify the entire Su'an War Zone and give it to the full command of Brother Haifeng. In other words, Brother Haifeng must be allowed to stay in Su'an forever. What do you think?"
"This..." Shi Dakai pondered for a while. Lin Haifeng unified command of the war in Su'an was of course a good thing for the entire battlefield. However, can Wei Changhui say the same thing? "It may not be easy to do so. Haifeng's plan before sending troops from Zhenjiang was very clear. He just wanted to help the Northern King annihilate the main forces of the so-called loyal and righteous national-savior army of the Qing Dynasty and reduce the pressure on the Northern King in front of him."
"Yes, but the Heavenly King's statement cannot be said to be a good idea." Yang Xiuqing laughed, "Look at the series of situations that have happened in northern Anhui. If this continues for a long time, we will lose the purpose of consuming the Qing Dynasty as previously formulated, but are consuming ourselves."
"That brother Wang means..."
"I think the king said it is right, so he asked Wei Changhui to accept the control of his brother Haifeng. In addition, he also wanted to denounce Wei Changhui. He had to take all the responsibilities in the unfavorable situation in northern Anhui." Yang Xiuqing said, picking up a pack of cigarettes and shaking it at Shi Dakai, "Can you smoke? This 'Great China' is good, it has a good reputation, and it will refresh your mind when you are sleepy. Haha, if you click one, it will be effective."
Shi Dakai smiled and shook his head. Smoking and drinking were originally strictly prohibited by Tianbiao, but with the expansion of the scale of Shanghai tobacco factory in Zhenjiang, let alone outside, even in the Tianjing city, more and more people smoked cigarettes from the government and the country. At first, it was hidden, but now it is almost public. No wonder the Heavenly King complained.
Yang Xiuqing lit a cigarette himself and took a sip, "It's good that the king is willing to come up with ideas, but no matter how many appointments of similar officials are, they will not be considered. Rules are rules. Since they have been established, everyone will implement them. I am the prime minister whom everyone elects. Without my permission, anyone's appointment will be a piece of waste paper."
Shi Dakai left the East Prince Mansion.
Looking at the noisy and bustling street outside Cheshu, his thoughts were still wandering around Hong Xiuquan and Yang Xiuqing. It changed, and these two people seemed to be changing at the same time, and what changed made him a little confused.
"Your Highness, the King of Heaven invites you to go."
When he arrived at Shi Dakai at the gate of the Yiwang Mansion, the car door had not yet opened, the Chengxuan official sent by the Heavenly King came over.
"Go to the Heavenly King's Mansion." Shi Dakai, who had just bowed and remembered, sat back again. It was almost time for supper. The Heavenly King wouldn't have asked the invoice to invite him to have a meal again, right?
Like the previous times, Hong Xiuquan, who was still frowning in the imperial study, seemed to have a bit more melancholy than usual.
"The King of Heaven, Hong Renfa's appointment of the East King also agreed." As soon as Shi Dakai sat down, he smiled and informed Hong Xiuquan.
"Oh," Hong Xiuquan responded casually as if he was careless, "I've caused you trouble."
Without seeing the satisfied expression on Hong Xiuquan's face, Shi Dakai was a little surprised, "God, is there anything wrong with me to come to find me?"
"Oh, tell me, can I just keep silent about the government? "Hong Xiuquan sighed to the sky, pointing to Meng Deen, who was standing beside him, "Let's talk to the Wing King?"
Shi Dakai turned his gaze to Meng Deen.
Meng De'en cleared his throat and began to narrate it slowly. As he told him, Shi Dakai's brows gradually twisted into a ball.
Chapter completed!