I want to ruin the country

The third regent, Prince Zheng Duanhua, knew it was time for him to speak, and he said,

"I think what Prince Yi said is absolutely right!"

Yining understood that Duanhua meant to suppress!

Yining asked the monks in the forest,

"What do you think?"

Khorchin Prince Senglinqin was the fourth minister of state. He said,

"Your Majesty, I disagree with what Lord Du has said. The policy of appeasement cannot be implemented!

Since the thieves are rebelling, only a massive army can completely wipe them out and shock the world!"

Yining nodded in his heart. Apart from anything else, Senglinqin was still as brave as ever!

The fifth regent, the chief military minister, Mu Zhang'a, also said,

"Your Majesty, I also want to suppress them! What's the point of raising the Eight Banners and Green Camp soldiers at the cost of military pay if we don't send them out to fight a few battles?"

Yining nodded secretly. Although this guy and the emperor were not on the same page, what he said was quite right. The army had to fight a battle from time to time!

Actual combat can train troops better than any military exercise. This is what the Americans did in later generations!

Sai Shang'a, the sixth regent, said,

"My intention is to suppress them. Just a few thousand people are going to be pacified. What's the point of spending so much money and food to support these troops?"

Yining thought to himself that the Manchus and Mongols were much more determined to maintain their regime than the Han people!

The seventh regent, He Rulin, said,

"I think what Lord Du said makes sense. Most of these rebels are not bad people. They rebelled because the government forced the people to rebel. If they can be appeased, it will save lives!"

Yining thought to himself that it made sense!

The eighth regent, Chen Fuen, clasped his hands together and bowed.

"Your Majesty, without thunderbolts one cannot show his compassion. I believe the ringleaders must be severely punished, while those who were compelled to do so can be moderately lenient, but the wind of rebellion must not be allowed to rise!"

Yining thought Chen Fuen's insights were several levels higher than He Ruolin's!

The ninth minister of state, Ji Zhichang, bowed and said,

"I think what Lord Chen said is absolutely right. We must combine kindness and authority!"

Yining thought that Ji Zhichang was a man of considerable knowledge.

The tenth regent was Wen Qing, the Minister in charge of the Imperial Household Department, but he was not a Grand Councilor.

he said,

"I believe we must completely wipe them out. How can we be compromising with these traitors?"

The only person left in the room was Qi Ying, who was not a regent but a military minister. He said,

"Your Majesty, I believe that not only should we suppress the rebels, but we must also do so thoroughly. Once we capture the rebels, we must also execute their entire clans. Otherwise, it will not be enough to intimidate the people!"

Yining thought that this guy was cruel and vicious, and not a good person.

Everyone expressed their opinions, and the Manchu ministers and a Mongolian monk Linqin advocated the extermination of the rebellion.

Du Shoutian and He Rulin advocated appeasement through imperial decree, while Chen Fuen and Ji Zhichang advocated the use of both kindness and force.

Yining touched his nose, stopped talking nonsense with them, and said,

"Everyone has their reasons. I think that Master Chen and Master Ji's opinions are more insightful.

Master Du issued an order, ordering the Governor of Huguang, Yu Tai, to spare no effort to encircle and suppress Li Yuanfa and to capture the bandit leader alive within three months.

At the same time, we hereby inform the rebels that from now on, anyone who surrenders will be forgiven as long as no lives are lost!

The emperor issued an edict, what else could everyone say? They all shouted "Long live the emperor!"

Yining was about to speak when he saw Zaiquan standing there with sweat on his forehead and twitching all over, as if he had the hiccups. He felt a little curious.

"Prince Ding, what's wrong with you?"

When Zaiquan heard the emperor's question, his body began to tremble. He endured the discomfort and said with trembling lips,

"Slave...slave seems to be ill!"

Yining didn't think much and said,

"I feel unwell, go see the doctor immediately."

Then he said to everyone,

"Everyone, go back. I'm tired too!"

Mu Zhang'a wanted to speak more.

"His Majesty……"

Yining waved his hand.

"I'm tired. We can talk later if there's anything else! Please kneel down and pay your respects!"

The ministers, each with their own concerns, filed out. Yining thought for a moment and decided to keep Du Shoutian, Zaiyuan and Wenqing.

After leaving the palace, Mu Zhang'a and Queen Qi Ying felt a chill down their spines. Did the emperor really not bear a grudge, or would he settle the score later?

If we are so anxious to let the Sixth Prince succeed to the throne, can both of our heads still stay on our necks?

They looked at each other, said nothing, and went back home.

After everyone left, Yining gave seats to the three people.

Du Shoutian was still frightened when he thought about what had just happened, and said,

"Your Majesty, I just frightened this old minister!"

Yining nodded and asked,

"what happened?"

Du Shoutian Road,

"The Emperor summoned an old minister and was discussing Li Yuanfa's rebellion when he suddenly fainted.

The old minister panicked and quickly summoned the imperial doctors for treatment, but the doctors said that the emperor was already dead.

But they also said that the Emperor's eyes still had a divine light, so the old ministers stopped them from allowing Prince Gong to ascend the throne!"

Yining asked,

"Why did Prince Gong come so late?"

Du Shoutian Road,

"The report says he's out!"

"I see!"

Zai Yuan bowed and asked,

"Your Majesty, have you really seen the Holy Ancestor?"

"Of course, this is no joke!"

Wen Qing stood up and bowed and asked,

"What instructions did the Holy Ancestor give?"

Yining Road,

"The Holy Ancestor has said so many things, but I still feel cold all over!"

Zaiyuan Road,

"What teachings does the Holy Ancestor have?"

Yining sighed and said,

"The Holy Ancestor said that nine out of ten officials are now corrupt, the national treasury revenue has been greatly reduced, and ordinary people are living in poverty. He is very disappointed!"

The three people quickly lowered their heads, feeling very disappointed and dissatisfied with them, and they felt ashamed.

Yining said again,

"The Holy Ancestor said that the Western powers are rising and are eyeing our dynasty covetously, always wanting to swallow it up as soon as possible.

If we don't change our ways quickly and catch up, we will soon be destroyed by the collusion between foreign barbarians and internal bandits!"

All three of them were terrified.

"Ah, so serious?!"

Yining frowned and said,

"The actual situation is more serious than everyone thinks. They are already so much more advanced. If we don't catch up, we will be left further and further behind!

If the economy lags behind, the people will suffer, and when they are destitute, they will rise in rebellion. If heroes from all over the country rise up together, our Great Qing Dynasty will be finished!"

The three asked at the same time,

"How does the Holy Ancestor teach!"

Yining Road,

"The Holy Ancestor said that only by strengthening our army and enriching our country can we resist foreign aggression and ensure national peace and prosperity!"

Man Hing Road,

"But our treasury is empty, where can we get the money?"

Yining touched his nose and said helplessly,

"Without money, we can't develop our military. Without a strong, modern army, when foreigners invade again, what will we use to resist their powerful ships and cannons?"

A few years ago, after Lin Zexu destroyed the opium in Humen, the British went to war. Du Shoutian and others had already experienced the power of foreigners.

When he heard the emperor say this, he was anxious, angry, frightened and asked hurriedly,

"Then what can the Holy Ancestor do?"

Yining Road,

"Of course, the Holy Ancestor asked me to go there to teach me how to solve these problems!"