flstandardbreds Chapter 309 Consort Fucha
Chapter 309 Consort Fucha
When the assessment results came out, Hongchang announced them to the public.
The best performers were naturally the princesses Shuhe and Wenyi.
They performed exceptionally well in the martial arts assessment, although their academic performance was slightly weaker.
But thanks to their intelligence and hard work, they have achieved good results.
Then there's Nian Shilan. One can only say that Nian's mother truly lived up to her reputation as General Nian's sister.
Hongchang actually hoped that his mother, the Empress, could also take this opportunity to show off her skills.
Unfortunately, the Empress Dowager rejected him.
Hongchang thought he would need his mother, the Empress Dowager, to help him look into the problems of these Eight Banners descendants.
Give him some more suggestions
He then gave up on the idea.
Hongchang, having regained his composure, announced the assessment results.
"The one who performed best in this assessment of the Eight Banners' descendants was not actually a member of the Eight Banners."
Instead, it was Princess Heshuo Shuhe and Princess Heshuo Wenyi.
Princess Heshuo Shujia, Princess Heshuo Wenyan
Princess Heshuo Shujing, Princess Heshuo Jingya
Princess Heshuo Wenting and Princess Heshuo Wenwan, among other princesses,
I am proud to have such outstanding sisters as my princesses.
Besides the princesses, the most outstanding performance was by the late Empress Dowager Xigong.
As expected of a daughter of a military family,
I have decided to reward the princesses with one hundred taels of gold.
A jade ruyi...
Before Hongchang could finish speaking, Nian Shilan said, "Your Majesty, I don't need anything."
"Distribute what you gave me to Shuhe and Wenyi."
Shuhe and the others quickly stood up and said respectfully:
"Mother, how can this be..."
Shuhe hadn't finished declining when
Then Nian Shilan said unequivocally, "Women should all keep some personal belongings."
"What I said I would give you, I gave you."
Shuhe and the others knew that Nian Shilan was a woman of her word.
He hurriedly expressed his gratitude to Hongchang and Nian Shilan.
Those present once again experienced how pampered these princesses were.
After announcing the rewards for the princess and Nian Shilan, Hongchang continued:
"I hope that all the Manchu bannermen will take the princesses as their role models."
Study diligently and practice hard, so as not to tarnish the legacy of our predecessors.
Of course, there were also more than thirty outstanding individuals among the Eight Banners descendants.
Fucha Yuheng of the Plain Red Banner, Solon Tiezhu of the Bordered Blue Banner, and Narsu of the Plain White Banner
Also, Irgen Yongshou of the Bordered White Banner,
Ochir Mingda of the Bordered Yellow Banner
Solon Bayan of the Plain Red Banner
Fucha Yongqing of the Bordered Blue Banner
Narsu Dalai of the Plain White Banner
Uya Hongde of the Plain Yellow Banner
Nalan Jingxing of Zhenglan Banner
Borji Turhan, of the Bordered Red Banner
Irgen Yongfu of the Bordered White Banner
Ochir Mingyuan of the Bordered Yellow Banner
Fucha Yongtai of the Bordered Blue Banner…
Hongchang read the names aloud one by one, his voice steady and powerful.
"These Manchu bannermen performed exceptionally well in this assessment."
I intend to rebuild the Eight Banners Army, and these outstanding Eight Banner soldiers...
They will be appointed as key personnel in their respective banners, responsible for training and managing new recruits and improving the overall combat effectiveness of the Eight Banners Army.
I hope you will live up to my expectations and contribute to the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty.
Hongchang's words sent a jolt through the hearts of the Manchu bannermen present.
The outstanding students wore expressions of excitement and pride.
Those who performed poorly lowered their heads, their hearts filled with regret and disappointment.
Hongchang continued, "There are those who perform well, and naturally there are those who perform poorly."
More than sixty people, including Amur from the Plain Yellow Banner and Tulun from the Bordered Red Banner.
He was usually extravagant and dissolute, and his performance in assessments was a complete mess.
Not only were his martial arts skills mediocre, but he also attempted to cheat on his academic exams.
I have decided to strip them of their Eight Banners status.
They were sentenced to five years of service at the border, to atone for their crimes through meritorious service.
If a person can reform themselves within five years and make significant contributions, they may be recalled at the discretion of the authorities.
Hongchang made this arrangement not to show leniency to these people.
Instead, they wanted to squeeze the last bit of value out of these people.
When these people are no longer useful, they don't need to live anymore.
Upon hearing Hongchang's words, the poorly performing Manchu bannermen turned pale with fright and their legs went weak.
The elders of those Manchu bannermen also looked very grim.
These Manchu bannermen were accustomed to extravagance and debauchery; they wouldn't change so easily.
I'm afraid I won't even have the chance to return to Beijing in the future.
The people applauded, feeling that the emperor's actions were fair and just.
Hongchang then looked at Princess Shuhe and the others, and smiled:
"The princesses set a good example for the Manchu bannermen."
I hope that in the future, the princesses will participate more in military and political affairs, and share my burdens.”
Shuhe and the others hurriedly knelt down to express their gratitude.
After the assessment, the Manchu bannermen had their own thoughts; some were determined to mend their ways, while others were filled with resentment.
After arranging everything, Hongchang returned to the palace.
During the few days of assessment, Fucha Peiyun confirmed that some of the Eight Banners descendants had indeed used the longevity ointment.
After confirming that some of the Eight Banners' descendants were using opium, Fucha Peiyun was filled with anger.
The thought of people whose bodies had been ruined by the opium poisoning made Fucha Peiyun's face turn ashen.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
She knew the dangers of opium; once you got involved with it,
It will not only destroy a person's body, but also erode their will.
Recalling the repeated defeats of the Qing army in its battles against the armies of the foreign powers,
And the inhumane torture suffered by countless anti-drug heroes,
Anger surged within her.
These heroes not only sacrificed their lives,
It also made him sacrifice his family.
Fucha Peiyun recalled the tragic fate of these heroes.
I am filled with endless resentment towards those who sell opium.
She wished she could tear these people to pieces to vent her hatred.
Upon returning to the palace, she told Hongchang in detail about the seriousness of the matter.
Fucha Peiyun explained the dangers of the ointment to Hongchang in detail.
It emphasizes the immense harm this drug causes to people's physical and mental health.
If this narcotic ointment continues to spread throughout the Qing Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty will inevitably perish.
This elixir of immortality can turn a person who understands propriety, righteousness, and a sense of shame into a beast who doesn't even recognize his own family.
It can turn a burly man into a emaciated skeleton.
This longevity tonic is even more potent than the Five Food Powder.
Upon hearing this, Hongchang's face turned extremely gloomy.
He did not doubt Fucha Peiyun's words and immediately ordered a thorough investigation into the matter.
We will not tolerate anyone involved with opium.
Fucha Peiyun reminded Hongchang that he must strictly supervise those Manchu bannermen who had become addicted to drugs.
She suggested conducting a thorough investigation into these individuals to determine exactly how they became addicted to ginseng.
For those whose circumstances are understandable, mandatory anti-drug treatment can be arranged.
To help them overcome their drug addiction and return to a normal life.
If it is discovered that someone is intentionally inhaling opium to seek thrills...
Then there's no need to take too much care of them.
Fucha Peiyun believed that since these people were so lacking in self-respect,
Let them continue to indulge in opium, and feed them with opium.
This would allow others to witness firsthand the tragic consequences of consuming opium.
This increases the defense against Fushougao (a type of traditional Chinese medicine).
To find out exactly how much opium had flowed into the Qing Dynasty, all of it must be located and destroyed.
Fucha Peiyun continued, "Hongchang, this matter of the longevity ointment must not be taken lightly."
Currently, some members of the Eight Banners' descendants have become addicted to drugs. If this is not curbed in time...
This could potentially spread throughout the Eight Banners and even threaten the very foundation of the Qing Dynasty.
Hongchang clenched his fists, his expression grim.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely investigate this thoroughly."
"As long as this poisonous substance remains, the Qing Dynasty will never have a day of peace."
Hongchang harbors great ambitions and is determined not to let this medicated oil be ruined.
Fucha Peiyun: "There are methods to destroy this 'longevity ointment'."
Never burn it with fire
To use the seawater immersion method, first dig a large pool and fill it with seawater.
Next, chop up the ginseng paste, put it in the solution, and soak for half a day. Then add lime.
When lime comes into contact with water, it boils, and the opium will be broken down.
Hongchang listened attentively and nodded to indicate that he had taken notes.
After Fucha Peiyun left, Hongchang immediately summoned Prince Dun, Prince Zhuang, Nian Gengyao, Fuheng, and others to the palace.
After everyone entered the palace, Hongchang solemnly told them about the fact that the Eight Banners youths were using opium.
Upon hearing this, Prince Dun and Prince Zhuang's expressions changed drastically.
These Manchu bannermen were not the most useless; they were even more useless.
Nian Gengyao, enraged, slammed his fist on the table and shouted:
"If something like this falls into the hands of the army, who will be able to go to the battlefield!"
Fu Heng also frowned, pondering a solution.
Hongchang scanned the crowd and said, "I have made up my mind to thoroughly investigate this matter. Does anyone have any good ideas?"
Nian Gengyao spoke first: "First, we need to control the drug addicts, and then follow the clues to find the traffickers behind them."
Prince Dun remained silent, only finding the words "fat and longevity paste" strangely familiar.
Prince Dun thought for a while, then suddenly said...
"I remember now, I've heard of this 'longevity ointment'."
Hongchang quickly looked at Prince Dun, "Tenth Uncle, please tell me, where have you heard of this 'longevity ointment'?"
Prince Dun frowned slightly and recalled, "Back when Father Emperor was still alive..."
This ointment was among the gifts that foreigners presented to the Emperor.
They say it's a good thing; foreigners even gave it to me and my ninth brother.
"Father Emperor gave away the opium, while the opium that Ninth Brother and I collected were simply thrown into the storeroom."
Upon hearing this, Hongchang's eyes sharpened. "Those who are not of our race are bound to have different intentions. These foreigners are indeed up to no good!"
Prince Dun nodded. "Back then, when those foreigners entered the Qing Dynasty..."
I have always felt that these foreigners have ill intentions.
However, many people felt that the Qing Dynasty was a great power and should have the magnanimity of a great power, so they were too lenient towards these foreigners.
They even allowed those missionaries to remain in the Qing Dynasty.
I never imagined they would resort to such insidious methods to harm the Qing Dynasty!
Prince Zhuang also said indignantly:
"These foreigners are two-faced, saying one thing to your face and another behind your back."
The opium they presented as tribute was clearly intended to undermine the Qing Dynasty's foundation from within!
Fu Heng pondered for a moment and said:
"This move by the foreigners was clearly premeditated."
They knew that the Manchu bannermen, pampered and privileged, were the easiest target for a breakthrough.
Once the Eight Banners soldiers become addicted to narcotics, the Qing Dynasty's elite forces will be weakened.
We must cut off the flow of opium at its source, and at the same time strengthen our vigilance against foreigners.
Hongchang nodded and said:
"Uncle, after you return to the manor, send someone to the storeroom to check if any of the opium that the foreigners sent back then are still there."
If any exist, they must be destroyed immediately; these things must never be allowed to enter the public sphere again.
There are methods to destroy this ointment; you must never burn it.
To use the seawater immersion method, first dig a large pool and fill it with seawater.
Next, chop up the ginseng paste, put it in the solution, and soak for half a day. Then add lime.
When lime comes into contact with water, it boils, and the opium will be broken down.
Prince Dun immediately replied, "I will take care of it as soon as I return to my residence."
Hongchang seized the opportunity to say, "Tenth Uncle, I heard that during the reign of Grandfather Emperor, there was a Lord Dai..."
Lord Dai Zi was an expert in firearms manufacturing and developed advanced weapons such as the repeating cannon and the Weiyuan General Cannon.
But later he was falsely accused and exiled to Shengjing?
Prince Dun frowned and thought for a while before saying, "It seems there is such a person."
The charge seems to be "colluding with the Japanese."
Fu Heng said, "Such a talent doesn't seem like someone who would secretly collude with the Japanese."
If he truly had this intention, how could he have developed so many advanced weapons for the Qing Dynasty?
There must be some injustice behind this.
Hongchang nodded. "Tenth Uncle, do you remember who reported Lord Dai?"
Prince Dun then began to recall, "It seemed to be a missionary, what was his name, what was his name again?"
"He seems to be a missionary named Johann Adam Schall von Bell."
Prince Dun racked his brains and finally remembered the name.
Nian Gengyao snorted coldly, "It's foreigners again. What a coincidence!"
This is definitely a foreigner's conspiracy.
Prince Dun, his beard bristling and eyes wide, exclaimed, "These foreigners are indeed full of cunning schemes!"
They deliberately framed Lord Dai to prevent the Qing Dynasty from developing advanced weapons.
"It's a shame that Father Emperor trusted that Johann Adam Schall von Bell so much."
A cold glint flashed in Hongchang's eyes.
"The missionaries were active within the territory of the Qing Dynasty with ulterior motives, and now it seems that they have caused endless harm."
Nian Gengyao said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, we can no longer tolerate these missionaries running rampant within the territory of the Qing Dynasty."
They not only spread harmful drugs, but also attempted to undermine the foundation of the Qing Dynasty from within.
Your subject suggests that all missionaries be expelled immediately and their activities within the territory of the Great Qing be prohibited to prevent future troubles.
Hongchang nodded, his expression stern.
“What Nian Gengyao said is absolutely right.”
The activities of missionaries in China had already transcended the realm of religion.
They were clearly conducting espionage activities, attempting to undermine the stability of the Qing Dynasty.
Missionaries lived in Qing China for many years.
I don't know if it secretly conveyed the message to our Great Qing Dynasty
So many secrets have been given to foreigners; if we don't clean them up soon, the consequences could be dire!
Fu Heng pondered for a moment and said:
"Your Majesty, I suggest that we first use the matter of the opium to detain all the missionaries, and then interrogate them one by one."
This will prevent them from getting advance notice and causing trouble.
This will also help determine if they have engaged in any other illegal activities.
Hongchang nodded slightly, his eyes sharp: "Alright, let's do as Fuheng says."
Missionary work must be carried out in secrecy, and not a single word can be leaked.
Nian Gengyao, you are in charge of this matter. Make sure it's done so discreetly and without anyone noticing.
Nian Gengyao quickly accepted the order, thinking to himself that this operation must be carried out with utmost care and caution, and there could be no mistakes.
Once the missionaries learn of this, it could very well trigger foreign interference, bringing unnecessary diplomatic pressure to the Qing Dynasty.
Hongchang then said, "Tenth Uncle, send someone to investigate the source of those Manchu bannermen's addiction to opium."
I suspect there may be a bigger conspiracy behind this.
These narcotic drugs couldn't have appeared out of thin air; someone must be manipulating things behind the scenes.
Prince Dun nodded and replied, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will take care of it immediately."
I will send people to investigate secretly, and I will not let any suspicious person go unpunished.
Hongchang then looked at Fuheng:
"Fuheng, you are responsible for assisting your tenth uncle in finding out the source of the 'Fushou Ointment'."
"I will make those who have harmed the Qing Dynasty pay the price!"