In August 1881, the empire formally declared war on the Islamic State of Afghanistan.

This is the first time since the founding of the Empire, the target of the declaration of war was the British Empire and the Eastern Empire in Central Asia. As the eyes of Central Asia, Afghanistan has always played a role in blocking the northwest border of the British and Indian colonies. The Eastern Empire suddenly announced its use of troops to this sensitive area. European powers have set their sights on this barren land. The war between Eastern countries has aroused serious concerns among major European powers for the first time.

The day before the empire declared war on Afghanistan, China had reached a Beijing Agreement with Germany and Austro-Hungary, which agreed that when a fourth country invasion endangers the peace in Eurasia, the three countries should immediately discuss a common policy of action; when one of the contracting parties fights the fourth country, the other two countries should maintain good-will neutrality and try their best to localize the conflict.

The Beijing Agreement seems to be an extremely moderate three-country cooperation agreement, which is more in line with the ancient diplomatic thinking of the Eastern Empire, and is by no means an aggressive military alliance.

However, the Agreement made China possible and had the power and obligation to participate in European internal affairs for the first time, with far-reaching significance. European countries have had to re-examine their foreign policy towards the East and felt for the first time that the influence of the Chinese gradually came to their side.

Europeans have always believed that Europe is the center of the world, while Orientals believe that the Central Plains Kingdom is the top of the world. Now, the two centers are gradually converging, and the whole world is looking forward and uneasy as the curtain of the new era slowly rises.

The German mission and Austro-Hungarian mission left Beijing one after another, but Prince William stayed. It seemed that if he could not please Princess Yong'an, he would not want to go back for the time being.

Ye Zhao thought about the marriage of these two people, and it was really a headache. It seemed that his daughter didn't call William. However, nowadays, even ordinary families rarely have free lovers, and his children would not have expectations in this regard. If you say that free love is more important than the sky, Ye Zhao never thought that it was just an idol drama to coax young boys and girls in Huaichun. Not to mention now, even in the future, love and marriage have always been a combination of two families, rather than a simple matter of a man and a woman.

On the radio, a slightly charming female voice is broadcasting the full text of the empire declaring war on Afghanistan. The declaration of war is not like the pre-Qing manifesto. In addition to the pre-Qing Dynasty manifesto, others find it obscure and difficult to understand, but is very motivated. The female announcer is reading the middle part: "China has been extremely patient for the past four years for the peace-loving nation. This is the way of sacred benevolence and forgiveness. In the original period, the brutal people of Afghanistan can reflect after suffering actual punishment. At this time, the friendly countries in Southeast are also extremely patient, hoping that they will regret the misfortune. Clinking brutals are difficult and violently invade our country's territory. All countries that respect faith and righteousness are unbearable. This is the only way to endure it. This is the slander of China and the foreign countries that all treaties, agreements and contracts involving relations between China and the Afghanistan will be abolished. Hereby, the report..."

The declaration of war on Afghanistan was instructed by Ye Zhao when he personally summoned Li Hongzhang. No matter what Li Hongzhang thought, he could only submit it at the Military Commission and the State Council. After the formal resolution was formed, he would submit it to the Council for voting.

Although Ye Zhao is still in a one-man state, the future power structure has been clearly outlined. This is also what Ye Zhao thinks so far, even if he expands his territory, it is not as good as it is.

"Long live, the noble lady has arrived." Wan Dequan's behavior and behavior were no different from those in the Qing Dynasty. However, the qualitative change of a country does not depend on the behavior and language of a few people. These are all subtle points. If you focus on this, your vision will be small. As long as the empire does not restrict thoughts and makes various thoughts contend, this change will continue and will eventually move from a ** society to a modern society with the characteristics of Eastern civilization.

The footsteps sounded softly, and after a moment of pause, Ye Zhao knew that Qin Wanjun or Guiren Qin had arrived.

This is the downstairs of the Zaoyun Tower in the east of Hanyuan Hall in Yingtai. The throne faces the west. According to the imperial royal regulations, two red and white felts, one red orangutan felts, and one flower felts; one embroidered yellow river silk, one hand-to-hand backrest; one brocade mattress; one stone green satin backrest and two kudzu covers.

During the summer, Ye Zhao likes to come to Taichung to escape the summer heat and ask about politics. The edict to declare war on the Islamic State of Afghanistan was issued here. The Three Kingdoms Agreement was signed. Ye Zhao remembered the noble Qin who had been "invited" back to the palace. It has been four or five days and has never had time to see her. In fact, he didn't know how to deal with her.

"The girl in the folk wishes to the emperor." How much reluctance is there in the yellow oriole-like voice? But no matter what, she is also a minister and he is also a king, but calling the girl in the folk is already a silent struggle.

Ye Zhao looked back and saw the beautiful woman who stood up with a beautiful face, her face was as beautiful as a cloud, and her hair was as beautiful as a cloud. Qin Wanjun had already changed into a beautiful dress like a bun, wearing a green plate of gold-colored skirt, and her bead socks and gold-stringed embroidered shoes. The urban white-collar worker transformed into a classical beauty with a sinking fish and falling geese, exuding unspeakable temptation everywhere, and her skin was as soft as a cream, as beautiful as orchid, and her charming and charming as beautiful as a bone.

In fact, the style of the concubines in the palace was complex, which vaguely led the dress of aristocratic women in Beijing, and then affected the urban women of the entire empire. In the past, the pattern of the Shanghai Shili foreign markets affecting the Chinese clothing no longer exists. The fashionable ladies followed the Beijing style, which can also be said to be the palace style.

So Qin Wanjun was so angry that she deliberately wore such a retro outfit, but she was like a beautiful woman with a very demeanor and looked really pretty.

Qin Wanjun slowly looked up at this time and was stunned when she saw Ye Zhao. Obviously, she didn't expect that the young man surnamed Gao she met a few days ago was Ye Zhao. After all, Ye Zhao was over forty years old. If the average life expectancy of the previous dynasty was, she could be said to be half an old man.

Although the emperor has the ability to maintain his family, Ye Zhao is a bad old man in Qin Wanjun's mind. Her father is enlightened. She grew up watching Western romance novels since she was a child and she was reluctant to marry into the deep palace. Although she reluctantly agreed after her father and brother's persuasion, the cold reception in recent years made her determined that she never cared about what Ye Zhao looked like, and she would not look at the photo album or oil paintings from the clan's mansion.

So although she guessed that the person named Gao might be the palace eyeliner, she never thought that it was Ye Zhao herself.

However, when Qin Wanjun saw Ye Zhao, he just sneered in his heart, thinking that it seemed that it was not as simple as maintenance. Did he use some Taoist priest's pill to keep his face? Maybe he would be poisoned one day, but he would not have poisonous pills? Even if he didn't die suddenly, he would become an old monster after taking the pill. He didn't know how weird his nature was. He could not blame him for several years and he would have no shadows. He really wanted to turn into an immortal.

Qin Wanjun, who had been extremely reluctant in recent years, resisted Ye Zhao even more. The emperor's all kinds of strange stories and strange things in the palace were all hype, and they were all swearing. However, he was just a thief who relied on Zu Yin to steal the country. Qin Wanjun cursed this old monster that had ruined his lifelong happiness a hundred times and thousands of times in his heart. Now he was muttering in his heart that he was even more surprised. Since he was caught, he was ready to die. He was not afraid of death, but he was afraid of what the man in front of him did?

"Ye Zhao, I want to divorce you! According to the law of the empire, I have the right to file for divorce." Qin Wanjun tried hard to stand up straight. In fact, no matter what, she suddenly faced this man, and she was still a little scared.

Ye Zhao was stunned. He never thought that Guiren Qin would say this and call him his name directly. He is a matchmaker? But he is still a traditional woman who follows the three obediences and four virtues, let alone the current nine-five masters. Even his father and mother never call him by his name directly?

Having said that, it was really unspeakable that I heard someone call me "Ye Zhao" for the first time.

After Qin Wanjun said that, she stared at Ye Zhao, like a hedgehog full of thorns on her body, only her undulating breasts and slightly rapid breathing revealed the uneasiness in her heart.

The room was very quiet, and only the crisp voice of the female announcer came from the radio, "In the early morning of this day, our Royal Army Pamir Border Defense Force and mountain troops had entered the Afghanistan controlled area. At the general mobilization meeting before departure, our Royal Army officers and soldiers vowed to break through Tocharo, go to heaven to punish, conquer the enemy, and avenge our dead compatriots! Hanging their heads in the barbarian residences to show thousands of miles! The people of our empire exist in a civilized world and will be protected by His Majesty the Emperor and his invincible guard!"

The female announcer's crisp and tough voice reminded Qin Wanjun what weight the man in front of her had for the empire and the world.

"What did you just say?" To be honest, for the first time, Ye Zhao didn't know how to react. Just like most people were caught off guard, he repeatedly asked mechanically.

In Qin Wanjun's opinion, Ye Zhao's question was naturally threatening her. Although the imperial law was clear, in this imperial house, even if he ordered the execution of himself, it was no surprise. However, Qin Wanjun gritted her teeth and squeezed out from her teeth: "I, I want to divorce you..."

Divorce? In imperial law, divorce is free, except for adultery, except for adultery that should be severely punished according to the law, and emotional discord between husband and wife. If the agreement is not reached, both men and women can file a court for divorce. After a period of separation, the divorce and property division process will be entered.

However, there is no clear explanation for royal marriage in the imperial law, and there is no divorce in the royal ceremony.

Qin Wanjun seemed to have thought of this and said: "According to the spirit of the imperial law, since the marriage law does not indicate that the law is not suitable for royal marriages, and the royal ceremony does not stipulate that the concubines are not allowed to divorce the emperor, then it should be believed that the marriage law also acts on the royal family, and so on, I can divorce you! Your Majesty is a wise monarch and will never abuse the law for personal gain..."

Ye Zhao stared at her beautiful snow-white face, and felt that she had dug a hole and buried herself....[To be continued
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