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Although Empress Dowager Xiao Minghui consolidated her position through a series of strategies, the complexity of the palace struggle cannot be underestimated. The concentration of power and the advancement of reform inevitably triggered new contradictions and conflicts. As time went on, the Empress Dowager gradually fell into an unprecedented dilemma.

First, the emperor gradually became dissatisfied with the power of the empress dowager. Although he respected the empress dowager's decisions on the surface, he gradually doubted her power in his heart. The emperor believed that he was an adult and had enough ability to handle state affairs independently, and did not need too much interference from the empress dowager. In order to balance the influence of the empress dowager, the emperor began to cultivate his own confidants in the court so that he could check and balance the empress dowager's decisions at critical moments.

One day, the emperor summoned his confidant, Lord Zhang, and several trusted ministers to the imperial study.

"Sir Zhang, what do you think of the recent situation in the court?" the emperor asked straight to the point.

Lord Zhang thought for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother's power is growing. Although her reform measures have achieved some results, they have also led to some contradictions and problems. We must take some measures to balance the Queen Mother's power and ensure the stability of the government."

The emperor nodded in agreement. "You are right. I think it is time to cultivate some loyal confidants in the court so that they can check and balance the Queen Mother's decision at critical moments."

Another minister, General Li, also expressed concern: "Your Majesty, I believe we must further strengthen our control over finances and the military to ensure that the Queen Mother's power is not too concentrated."

The emperor said calmly: "You are right. I have decided to take a series of measures to ensure the stability of my authority and rule."

In the following days, with the help of Mr. Zhang and other trusted ministers, the emperor began to secretly cultivate his own confidants and gradually strengthened his control over finance and military affairs. Through a series of specific instructions and actions, they ensured that every department was under the control of the emperor.

At the same time, the Queen Mother also realized that the Emperor was beginning to doubt her power. She knew that she had to adopt a more flexible strategy to maintain her authority. The Queen Mother decided to take a series of actions to ease the Emperor's doubts and ensure that her reform measures could proceed smoothly.

One day, the Queen Mother summoned Lian Di and Lian Fang to her bedroom to learn about their recent work progress.

"Lian Di, Lian Fang, what's the situation in the harem recently?" asked the Queen Mother.

Lian Di replied respectfully: "Empress Dowager, the situation in the harem has been relatively stable recently. We have adopted a series of measures to improve the quality of the palace staff and enhance their loyalty."

Lian Fang also quickly expressed her opinion: "Queen Dowager, we will continue to work hard to ensure the peace of the harem."

The Queen Mother smiled slightly and said in a gentle tone: "You have done a good job. But we cannot let our guard down. The situation in the palace is still complicated. You must continue to be vigilant and make sure no one dares to easily provoke trouble."

Although the Queen Mother strengthened her control in the harem, she still felt pressure from the court. In order to relieve this pressure, the Queen Mother decided to ensure her authority and influence through some specific strategies.

First, the Queen Mother decided to further strengthen the connection with those ministers who were loyal to the Emperor. She sought their support through a series of cooperation and communication so that she could get more support and help at the critical moment.

One day, the Queen Mother summoned Lord Li, Lord Wang, and Lord Zhang to her bedroom to discuss the next plan.

"Lord Li, Lord Wang, Lord Zhang, what do you think of the recent situation?" asked the Queen Mother.

Lord Li replied, "Queen Dowager, the recent reform measures have made some progress, but the Emperor's actions put us under pressure. We must continue to strengthen our control over finances and the military to ensure that every measure can proceed smoothly."

Lord Wang added: "Queen Mother, we also need to closely monitor those officials who may threaten us and use a series of measures to ensure that they will not interfere with our plans."

The Queen Mother nodded with satisfaction. "You are right. I have decided to take the following measures: First, we must further increase the transparency of the reform so that everyone can see our efforts and results. Second, we must strengthen our control over finance and the military to ensure the smooth progress of the reform. Finally, we must continue to cultivate more supporters to ensure that our position is stable."

Lord Li, Lord Wang, and Lord Zhang agreed and said they would fully cooperate with the Queen Mother's plan.

In the following days, the Queen Mother further strengthened her control over the three provinces and six ministries through a series of specific instructions and actions.

She ordered Lord Li to conduct a comprehensive audit and supervision of the finances to ensure that every measure could be implemented. At the same time, they also increased the transparency of financial and military reforms through a series of public channels, allowing more ministers and the public to see the actual results of the reforms.

However, despite the series of measures taken by the Queen Mother, she still felt that her power was challenged by the Emperor, and she knew that she had to adopt a more flexible strategy to maintain her authority.

In order to further consolidate her position, the Queen Mother decided to strengthen her control over the court through some specific strategies.

First, she strengthened the supervision and assessment of provincial officials. She ordered Li Daren to regularly review the financial and administrative affairs of each province to ensure that every policy can be effectively implemented. At the same time, she also encouraged provincial officials to actively participate in reforms and put forward suggestions that are beneficial to national development.

Secondly, the Queen Mother strengthened her control over the military through Lord Wang. She ordered the military commanders of each province to report to her regularly on the frontier defense and internal security, and rewarded those generals who performed outstandingly to enhance their loyalty.

Finally, the Queen Mother also strengthened the management of the civil service system through Lord Zhang. She ordered the ministers of various ministries to report to her regularly on their work progress and commended those officials who performed well in the reform to encourage more people to participate in the reform.

Through these measures, the Queen Mother successfully consolidated her position in the court and strengthened her control over provincial officials and the civil service system.

However, the Queen Mother was also well aware that every move she made would arouse the emperor's attention and reaction, and she had to carefully balance the interests of all parties to ensure that her authority was not challenged.

One day, the Queen Mother summoned Lian Di and Lian Fang to her bedroom to discuss the next strategy.

"Lian Di, Lian Fang, what do you think of the recent situation?" asked the Queen Mother.

Lian Di replied, "Queen Mother, the situation in the palace has been relatively stable recently, but we are feeling some pressure. The Emperor's actions make us feel uneasy."

Lian Fang added: "Queen Mother, we must continue to remain vigilant and ensure that no one dares to provoke trouble easily."

The Queen Mother smiled slightly and said in a gentle tone: "You have done a good job. But we cannot let our guard down. The situation in the palace is still complicated. You must continue to be vigilant and make sure no one dares to easily provoke trouble."

In the following days, the Queen Mother further strengthened her control over the court and the harem through a series of specific strategies. She ordered Lord Li, Lord Wang, and Lord Zhang to closely monitor the movements of the provincial officials and the civil service system to ensure that every policy could be effectively implemented.

However, despite the series of measures taken by the Queen Mother, she still felt that her power was challenged by the Emperor, and she knew that she had to adopt a more flexible strategy to maintain her authority.

One day, the Queen Mother summoned the Emperor to her chamber, intending to have a frank conversation with him.

"My son, although the recent reforms have achieved some results, I find that there are still many problems that need to be solved," said the Queen Mother.

The emperor smiled slightly and said in a gentle tone: "Mother, I know what you are thinking. Reform is a long-term task, and I will continue to support your decision."

The Queen Mother nodded and said, "My son, I hope that we can continue to cooperate and work together for the future of our country. I will pay more attention to the progress of the reform, and I also hope that you can understand my position."

The emperor said firmly, "Mother, I have always respected your decision. As long as we work together, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve our goals."

Through this conversation, the Queen Mother and the Emperor further consolidated their trust in each other. However, the Queen Mother understood that the struggle was far from over, and she must continue to be vigilant and ensure that every step she took was steady and precise.

In the dead of night, the Queen Mother stood by the window, looking at the bright moon outside, her heart full of determination. She knew that her efforts were not only for the benefit of herself and her family, but also for the future of the entire country. She believed that as long as she had firm beliefs, wisdom and courage, she would be able to achieve her goals and lead the country to a bright future.

In this complex power struggle, the Queen Mother's strategy is full of risks and challenges, but it also brings new hope for the stability and development of the country. Together, they meet the challenges of the future, firmly believing that justice and wisdom will eventually overcome all difficulties and usher in a better tomorrow.

Although Empress Dowager Xiao Minghui implemented a series of reform measures in the court and consolidated her power by strengthening supervision and increasing transparency, contradictions within the three provinces and six ministries gradually emerged. Frictions began to arise between the ministries due to the struggle for power and interests. These contradictions gradually escalated, bringing new challenges to the Empress Dowager's reforms.

One day, Lord Li and Lord Wang came to the Queen Mother's bedroom and asked to meet with her to report on the latest situation.

"Empress Dowager, the contradictions between the three provinces and six ministries have become increasingly obvious recently. The disputes between the ministries have affected the advancement of reforms." Lord Li said.

The Queen Mother frowned slightly: "What exactly is the situation?"

Lord Wang took over the topic: "Empress Dowager, the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works are arguing over the issue of financial allocations. The Ministry of Revenue believes that the project budget of the Ministry of Works is too high and demands a cut, while the Ministry of Works insists that these funds are necessary. At the same time, there is a conflict between the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Personnel over the issue of military personnel arrangements."

The Queen Mother took a deep breath, thought for a moment and then said: "If these contradictions are not resolved in time, they will indeed have an adverse impact on the reform. We must find a solution to resolve these contradictions and ensure the smooth progress of the reform."

Lord Li nodded in agreement: "Empress Dowager, I think we can hold a joint meeting of the three provinces and six ministries to discuss these issues openly and seek a solution that all parties can accept."

The Queen Mother agreed: "Lord Li, your suggestion is very good. Let's hold a joint meeting of the three provinces and six ministries, and let the main officials of each ministry attend to discuss these issues openly."

A few days later, a joint meeting of the three provinces and six ministries was held under the chairmanship of the Queen Mother. All the major officials were present, and the atmosphere of the meeting was serious and tense.

The Queen Mother spoke first: "My Lords, we have made some progress in our reforms recently, but some problems and contradictions have also emerged. We are holding this meeting today to discuss these issues openly and seek a solution that all parties can accept."

The Minister of Revenue spoke first: "Empress Dowager, the budget of the Ministry of Works is indeed too high. We think it is necessary to cut some unnecessary expenses to ensure financial stability."

The Minister of Works immediately retorted: "Queen Mother, these projects are vital to the country's infrastructure construction. Our budget has already been cut to the minimum. If we cut it further, it will affect the quality and progress of the project."

The Queen Mother nodded and then asked, "What do other departments think about this?"

The Minister of Personnel stood up and said, "Empress Dowager, I think we need to find a balance between ensuring financial stability and not affecting national construction. Perhaps we can optimize budget and project execution through some refined management."

The Minister of War also made his own suggestions: "Empress Dowager, I think that in the personnel arrangements of the army, we should pay more attention to the actual ability of talents, rather than just looking at qualifications and background. This is the only way to ensure the efficient operation of the army."

After a heated discussion, the main officials of each department gradually reached some consensus. Finally, under the auspices of the Queen Mother, everyone decided to resolve the conflicts between the departments through refined management and optimized resource allocation. At the same time, the Queen Mother also ordered the departments to strengthen communication to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts due to information asymmetry.

After the meeting, the Queen Mother said to Lord Li, Lord Wang, and Lord Zhang: "Although this meeting has resolved some issues, we cannot take it lightly. You must continue to pay close attention to the movements between the various departments to ensure that these conflicts do not escalate again."

Lord Li replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I will do my best to ensure coordination and cooperation among the various departments."

Lord Wang and Lord Zhang also said: "Queen Mother, we will continue to work hard to ensure the smooth progress of the reform."