Anti-Qing: Starting from the Jintian Uprising

Chapter 154

There were a lot of carriages and horses, and Hong Xuanjiao was taken in a prison van heading north.

There was a big red sun hanging in the sky. The scorching sunlight shone on Hong Xuanjiao's body, making her look a little listless.

His hair was dry and dull, the corners of his mouth were cracked from thirst, and his prison uniform was covered in stains.

I don't know how much time passed before the carriage stopped.

Hong Xuanjiao looked up subconsciously and saw a magnificent city appearing in the distance.

"We've finally arrived at the capital!"

A Green Camp soldier who was in charge of escorting the prison van said with some emotion.

The blue-gray city wall was several feet high, with towering corner towers and densely packed shooting holes.

From a distance, it looks like a giant beast crouching between heaven and earth.

It symbolizes the majesty and power of the Qing imperial power!

However, the setting sun in the west shone over the city walls, dyeing them red, as if they were dyed with blood.

It seems to symbolize the gradual decline of the Qing Dynasty and their destined bloody and dark end.

Somehow, Hong Xuanjiao felt like laughing.

How high-spirited was she when she first started the uprising in Guangxi?

At that time, she had firmly believed that one day, she would be able to lead the Heavenly Kingdom army to attack the lair of the Qing demons and help the King of Heaven ascend to the dragon throne in the Forbidden City.

But the result?

She did go to the capital, but the king was not there, only her.

And he came here in a prison van!

Don’t even mention how upset I am!
The prison car, escorted by a group of Green Camp soldiers, traveled along the official road towards the capital.

Soon, they arrived at the Ministry of Justice prison, where Hong Xuanjiao was imprisoned, waiting to be brought to trial and executed.

Zeng Guoquan, the Hunan general in charge of escorting the prisoners of war, rushed to the palace to report to the emperor.

……

"Good! Good! Good!"

"I really didn't misjudge Zeng Qing. He has only been in Hunan for a short time, but he has given me such a big surprise."

"We wiped out a quarter of the long-haired bandits' forces and captured one of their leaders alive. Haha, well done!"

"Zeng Qing can truly be said to be a pillar of our Qing Dynasty!"

In the Imperial Study, after learning that Hong Xiujiao was escorted to Beijing, Emperor Xianfeng became very excited.

He couldn't hide the smile on his face at all!

Because, when Zeng Guofan reported the victory to Emperor Xianfeng, he not only said that he had wiped out the Western Palace troops, which amounted to a quarter of the Taiping Army's strength, but he also modified Hong Xiujiao's identity.

According to Zeng Guofan's description, Hong Xiujiao was not only the wife of Xiao Chaogui, one of the bandit leaders, but also one of the soul figures of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, and her status was even higher than that of Shi Dakai, the pseudo-Wing King.

Of course, Zeng Guofan did not count this as deceiving the emperor.

Because judging from the status within the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Hong Xiujiao was indeed above Shi Dakai.

In the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, the person with the highest status is Hong Xiuquan, because he is the second son of God and also the Heavenly King.

Next are Yang Xiuqing, Xiao Chaogui, Feng Yunshan, Wei Changhui and others. They are either Heavenly Brothers or can invite Heavenly Father and Heavenly Brother to come down to earth.

Then, it was Tianmei Hong Xuanjiao.

Theoretically speaking, Shi Dakai's status was not as high as Hong Xuanjiao's.

Of course, this is only in theory.

In terms of actual status and power, Hong Xuanjiao is definitely not as good as several princes.

However, this did not prevent Xianfeng from feeling excited about it.

Being able to kill Xiao Chaogui and capture Hong Xuanjiao alive, our Qing Dynasty can be said to have stood up!

After reading the victory report and Zeng Guofan's request to resign and observe mourning, Xianfeng spoke to Zeng Guoquan in front of him.

"I am deeply saddened by the passing of your mother. According to past practice, it is fine for you and your brother to return home to mourn."

"However, the world is in turmoil right now, and the safety of Hunan depends entirely on Zeng Qing. You must not leave."

"I will issue an order to reinstate Zeng Qing. Please go back and tell your brother. Do not refuse."

"The Qing Dynasty needs him!"

Zeng Guoquan felt sad when he heard this, but he still responded.

"Wei Chen accepts the order!"

Xianfeng nodded slightly, then dismissed Zeng Guoquan and began to think about the rewards for Hunan and the imperial edict to reinstate Zeng Guofan.

His face was filled with a heartfelt smile.

After finishing all these, Xianfeng spoke excitedly.

"Order someone to take that thief Hong Xuanjiao out of the prison and bring her to me."

"I want to see what the leader of these long-haired thieves looks like!"

The last time Xiao Chaogui was beheaded, Xianfeng went to see his head when it was presented to the capital.

But there's really nothing to see in a dead person.

But this time it was different. The Qing Dynasty had finally captured a bandit leader alive, and she was said to be a very beautiful woman, so Xianfeng naturally became interested.

An Dehai, who was standing by, heard this and spoke immediately.

"Slave understands!"

After saying this, An Dehai turned around and left, ready to do what Xianfeng instructed him to do.

Upon hearing this, Yehenara Xingzhen, who had just been selected into the palace and was then canonized as Lan Guiren, came over and spoke in a delicate voice.

"Oh, Your Majesty, you are really a fool. There are so many beautiful concubines in the harem. What kind of beauty is not there?"

"Why bother to see that thief? What if she looks ferocious? Wouldn't that pollute the emperor's eyes?"

Concubine Lan had just entered the palace not long ago. Although she was not very good-looking, compared with the other ugly girls in the palace, Concubine Lan, who was originally just a beautiful girl from a small family, was very outstanding.

Can also be praised for a good color.

At present, Emperor Xianfeng was just beginning to be attracted to the beautiful lady Lan Guiren, so he was not annoyed when he heard this. He just reached out and gently scratched Lan Guiren's nose, and spoke in a very intimate manner.

"What are you thinking about? I just want to see if the bandit leader is really as the legend says, with three heads and six arms, leopard eyes and a beard, and a hideous face."

"As the ruler of a country, how could I do such a ridiculous thing?"

After saying this, Xianfeng added silently in his heart.

If she is really beautiful, just pretend he didn't say that.

Upon hearing this, Concubine Lan knew that she shouldn't continue to pester the woman any further, so she spoke in a teasing tone.

"I am doing this for the good of the emperor. I am afraid that the emperor's reputation will be tarnished because of a thief."

"That's not worth it!"

Xianfeng also smiled, said nothing more, and then ordered Concubine Lan to leave.

He didn't have to wait long before he saw An Dehai bringing Hong Xuanjiao to him.

At this time, Hong Xuanjiao was changed into a cleaner prison uniform. Although she was still in a dishevel, her bright eyes still revealed stubbornness and murderous intent. She stared at Xianfeng who was sitting on the dragon throne.

"Demon Chief, the Tiger Ridge troops were defeated by you. It was because I, Hong Xuanjiao, was inferior to you in skills. You can kill me or chop me up, I will bear it."

"But, sooner or later, my Heavenly Kingdom will overthrow the rule of the Qing Demons and make you, the demon chieftain, pay the price."

Xianfeng was not angry when he heard this, because he was staring at Hong Xuanjiao in a daze...

Different from those ugly girls in his harem who obeyed him in everything.

He had never seen such a beautiful, wild, graceful and voluptuous beauty!

I couldn't take my eyes off it for a moment!

Xianfeng thought that he might have to pay tribute to the ancestors.

Ok……

The greatest joy in life is to hunt down your enemies, invade their land, plunder their wealth, and rape their wives and daughters - Genghis Khan.

Xianfeng waved his hand to dismiss everyone, then called An Dehai over and leaned over to whisper in his ear. Hearing this, An Dehai subconsciously raised his head and looked at Xianfeng with a look of surprise.

After making eye contact with Xianfeng, he realized that Xianfeng was serious.

Then he nodded hurriedly and said.

"I understand. I'll do it right away!"

Upon hearing this, Xianfeng nodded in satisfaction. Xiao Anzi was indeed obedient.

……

It’s night, Forbidden City!

The Hall of Nourishing Heart!
After Hong Xuanjiao was taken out of the imperial study, An Dehai arranged for several palace maids and eunuchs to help her wash and change her clothes, and then sent her to the Yangxin Palace.

In order to prevent Hong Xuanjiao from resisting and hurting Emperor Xianfeng, An Dehai ordered his men to feed her a drug that would make a person feel weak all over, and then tied her up.

When they brought the person over, Xianfeng had been waiting for a long time.

"Your Majesty, people are here!"

An Dehai pushed open the palace door and stepped forward to report.

Behind him, several young eunuchs came in carrying a "Swiss roll" together.

Xianfeng nodded and said.

"Leave the people here, and then you can all leave."

"I'll come and clean up the mess later."

An Dehai bowed when he heard this.

"I will be guarding outside the Yangxin Palace. If the emperor needs anything, please shout loudly and I will come in immediately..."

Upon hearing this, Xianfeng waved his hand impatiently and asked An Dehai and others to leave.

An Dehai took a deep breath. Although he felt uneasy, he knew that the emperor's will could not be violated. He turned around and left, waiting outside the hall.

The candlelight flickered in the Hall of Mental Cultivation!

The moonlight shines on the earth, the stars fill the Milky Way, and the soft light cast makes the square outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation quite bright.

The white marble reflects arc light under the sunlight.

I don't know how much time had passed, just when An Dehai and others were getting a little impatient.

Suddenly, a hysterical scream was heard in the hall.

"what……"

When An Dehai and others heard this, they knew that something was wrong and were afraid that something had happened.

Without caring about offending anyone, they rushed into the Yangxin Palace together.

Go through the porch and into the inner room.

Xianfeng was seen naked, holding his crotch with a look of pain on his face, curled up on the bed, and screaming.

The gushing blood dyed his thigh red.

On the side, Hong Xuanjiao was still tied up with ropes, and her mouth was full of blood.

Seeing this scene, An Dehai and others were stunned where they were, and the wound on their crotch that had healed long ago began to ache slightly.

I feel the same way. I really feel the same way!
"Ah! Ah! Ah!"

"Thief, thief, I'm going to skin you alive!"

Xianfeng let out a scream and beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on his face and body.

"Call the imperial physician! Go and call the imperial physician!"

An Dehai reacted and shouted at the top of his voice.

In the panic, some of the young eunuchs ran to call the imperial physician, while others came up to help Xianfeng put on his clothes and stop the bleeding.

Well, they all have some knowledge on how to stop the bleeding from this kind of injury.

After all, such an experience is truly unforgettable.

Xianfeng was a little frightened when he saw Hong Xuanjiao still staring with her eyes wide open.

Upon hearing this, several young eunuchs, except for two who stayed to help Xianfeng stop the bleeding, ran to control Hong Xuanjiao, trying to make her spit out what was in her mouth.

Although Hong Xuanjiao was drugged and felt weak all over and unable to struggle, she was still able to swallow and chew.

She swallowed with all her might, then burst into laughter.

"Hahaha!"

"The demon chief still wants to force himself on me? Hahaha, you are not enough to fill my teeth!"

"Chao Gui, You He, and the soldiers of the West Palace, I have avenged you, I have avenged you!!"

The Youhe mentioned by Hong Xuanjiao refers to her son with Xiao Chaogui, Xiao Youhe. During the Battle of Luoyang, Xiao Chaogui died in the battle, and her son Xiao Youhe became her only thought.

This time when Hong Xuanjiao is returning to heaven, she will naturally bring her son with her.

Unexpectedly, Tiger Leader lost the battle in the chaos.

In addition, Zeng Guofan killed the surrendered soldiers, so Hong Xiujiao knew that there was a high probability that her son was also gone.

In addition, she was captured alive by the Qing army. Hong Xiujiao was completely disheartened and thought that there was no hope of revenge.

Unexpectedly, Xianfeng, the lustful and licentious emperor, would take the initiative to bring the opportunity for revenge to her.

In this case, Hong Xuanjiao would naturally not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

She chose to sacrifice herself today to avenge her husband, her son, and all the soldiers of the West Palace who died in the battle.

When Xianfeng saw this scene, he completely collapsed.

"Ahhh!"

"You thief, I'm going to skin you alive. I'm going to tear out your heart and lungs, dig out your eyes and cut off your tongue, pull out your intestines and dismember your body..."

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!"

Xianfeng originally wanted to pay tribute to Genghis Khan, but unexpectedly, he actually had to pay tribute to Genghis Khan this time.

Well, according to legend, after Genghis Khan conquered Western Xia, he had his penis bitten off by the princess of Western Xia, and then died of infection from the wound.

Even Emperor Xianfeng would never have thought that he would suffer the same fate!
Even if the imperial physician could possibly cure his injuries and save his life this time, Xianfeng was still filled with despair.

Because he has no children now!
……

The entire Forbidden City was in chaos.

The imperial physician was invited over immediately.

Soon, Imperial Noble Consort Borjigit, Concubine Zhen Niuhuru (Empress Dowager Cixi), one of the candidates for Empress, and Concubine Lan, who had been favored recently, arrived outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation one after another.

The reason why there was no queen was that before Xianfeng ascended the throne, he had a principal wife, who was from the Sakda clan.

But Sakda died of illness before Xianfeng ascended the throne.

A group of newly selected ladies, such as Niuhuru and Yehenara, had just entered the palace. The highest-ranking one was Niuhuru, a concubine, while the others were just minor roles like noble ladies and maids.

Therefore, there was no queen in Xianfeng's harem, and almost all matters were managed by Borjigit, the Imperial Concubine Dowager.

Borjigit walked into the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and then saw Xianfeng, who was still screaming, and the imperial physician who was treating him.

And An Dehai and others who were standing aside with worried looks on their faces.

Mr. Borget took a few steps forward and asked.

"How is the Emperor?"

Upon hearing this, Xianfeng still had a look of despair on his face and did not say anything in response.

The imperial physician beside him wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said.

"In reply to the Empress Dowager, I'm afraid the Emperor's dragon root can no longer be saved."

Upon hearing this, Xianfeng reacted instantly.

"No! Impossible!"

"Why can't I keep it?"

But the imperial physician's next words made him completely despair.

(End of this chapter)