Xianfeng came back from court and went straight to the imperial study room, feeling depressed. {Chinese.

Just now, the Sushun faction and the Yixin faction were quarreling fiercely again in the court. This was something that Xianfeng liked to see. He liked to play the balance technique and did not want the court to dominate the government.

However, Xianfeng was in a complicated mood today, even if he couldn't say he was happy or he couldn't say he was unhappy. Because in the court just now, the focus of the debate was Li Weiguo.

Li Weiguo's name has appeared in the court almost every day recently. Not long ago, Xianfeng suspected that Li Weiguo had an affair with the Taiping Army for rebellion, but just got the news that Li Weiguo and Hong Xiuquan fought a big battle. Shi Dakai, who was invincible in the Taiping Army, led 300,000 (known as) the army was defeated and returned, with more than 100,000 casualties. Although Li Weiguo won, the main force of the Shanghai army was nearly 50,000 casualties, and he was also disabled. Even Li Weiguo almost died, which was a loss.

Xianfeng was happy that Li Weiguo's suspicion of rebellion was cleared and the Shanghai army was weakened. This Han landlord armed force would no longer pose a threat to the Qing court.

But Xianfeng was also unhappy because the Shanghai army suffered heavy casualties, and it was still a question whether the remaining troops could defend Jiangnan. The entire government and the country spread everywhere, saying that Xianfeng could not trust Li Weiguo, which led to the Shanghai army being forced to fight the main force of the Taiping Army in order to prove its innocence, resulting in heavy casualties.

Now it is no secret that Xianfeng is suspicious of the armed forces of Han landlords. Everyone in the Han landlords who participated in the suppression of the Taiping Army in various places were in danger. Even Zeng Guofan, who was fighting against the Taiping Army in western Hunan, made an inexplicable memorial to resign. If even the Hunan Army was afraid of the suspicion of the court, then which army could wipe out the Taiping Army? It is obviously impossible to rely on the Eight Banners of the Qing Army and the Green Camp soldiers.

Xianfeng was depressed and had to treat Sushun as a scapegoat in the court, dismissed many of Sushun's official positions, making him think about it behind closed doors for three months. At the same time, Xianfeng had to commend Li Weiguo, and the second-class baron. Zeng Guofan was appointed as the commander of the light chariot to appease Li Weiguo and Zeng Guofan and block the leisurely mouths of the people in the world.

At the same time, Xianfeng also angrily rebuked Sheng Bao from Jiangbei Daying. As a bannerman, he commanded the elite Eight Banners and Green Camp soldiers of the Qing Dynasty. He had always been mediocre. He was not ashamed of the bannerman's face as Li Weiguo and Zeng Guofan, two newly established Han landlords who had not been a few years ago.

Old Summer Palace, Yaotai.

Yehenara Xingzhen, who had just been promoted to Concubine Lan, also received news from the court, and looked surprised.

Concubine Lan thought that Li Weiguo could not overcome this hurdle. Because she knew Xianfeng very well, once Xianfeng became suspicious, it would be difficult to dispel his doubts. Concubine Lan believed that there were only two ways before Li Weiguo, one was to hand over power and the army took the initiative to step down to save his life, and the other was to rebel.

It was obvious that the latter was more suitable for Li Weiguo's temperament, so Concubine Lan was ready to break up with Li Weiguo to prevent being dragged into the water by Li Weiguo. But she never expected that Li Weiguo would actually turn over, which would make Xianfeng, a suspicious person, believe that Li Weiguo would not rebel.

"It seems that Li Weiguo is a character. I need such strong support. It seems that it is time to express it!"

Hearing Concubine Lan talk to herself. Xiao Dezi, the eunuch beside her, hurriedly said: "Although the emperor no longer believes in Li Weiguo's rebellion, he cannot trust the Han people. I heard that he is planning to select a woman of appropriate age from the Eight Banners' homes to marry Han officials such as Li Weiguo and Zeng Guofan to show his favor."

"Long Chong?" Concubine Lan immediately curled her lips and snorted coldly, saying: "The emperor is obviously very suspicious and can't trust these Han officials, so she has to put nails and eyeliners around them to monitor the every move of these Han officials!"

Xiao Dezi was stunned and then understood and said, "It's still the master who thinks clearly, and the servant is not as smart as the master!"

"Okay, stop flattering!" Concubine Lan gave Xiao Dezi a blank look and then said in confusion: "Since ancient times, Manchus and Han dynasties have not intermarried. The emperor's move is just a saying. The Empress Dowager and the clan mansion will definitely not agree!"

Xiao Dezi shook his head and said, "After that being said, don't forget that Manchu and Han Chinese do not intermarry, but the emperor can carry the Han people's flags. As long as Han officials such as Li Weiguo and Zeng Guofan carry the flags into the Eight Banners of the Han army, wouldn't that be enough?"

"I didn't expect you to be quite smart, you can even imagine this?" Concubine Lan immediately praised Xiao Dezi.

Xiao Dezi hurriedly said, "Thank you for your praise, and your slave is also close to Zhuzhechi. He often stays with your master, so he is naturally influenced by your master!"

"Your little mouth is getting sweeter!" Concubine Lan smiled, feeling very happy, but soon frowned: "If the emperor arranges a woman next to Li Weiguo, it may not only be inconvenient for Li Weiguo to act, but also in danger of being exposed. If the emperor knows that the palace has secretly contact with Li Weiguo, with the emperor's suspicious personality, the future of this palace will be over."

Xiao Dezi immediately said nervously: "What will the master do?"

Concubine Lan thought for a while and said, "You should prepare a generous gift to someone who gives Li Weiguo a little bit of his wishes on behalf of our palace. At the same time, tell Li Weiguo about this matter. Just tell him to marry two concubines as soon as possible and take up the position first. This way, even if the emperor wants to give a marriage, it is impossible. In addition, please send more people to inquire about which families the emperor is planning to choose women. Let's contact us first to see if we can take it for ourselves and it will be useful in the future."

"Yeah! The master is still wise!" Xiao Dezi immediately took the order and did not forget to flatter him.

Li Weiguo soon learned about the news in the court. The people sent by Yi Xin were almost the same as those sent by the SHIELD Office in Beijing.

Li Weiguo was very happy to learn that Xianfeng no longer suspected that he had rebelled. As for the addition of the baron, it was no longer important.

However, soon the news from Concubine Lan sent someone to make Li Weiguo nervous again.

"What? The emperor plans to choose a couple of concubines for you?"

When he heard that the emperor was going to find a woman for Li Weiguo, Fu Shanxiang, Shen Ziyan and Su Sanniang came to the door and asked what was going on.

Li Weiguo smiled bitterly and said, "How many other marriages can the emperor give? Generally, one grand concubine and two concubines. Now Shanxiang is my grand concubine, so the emperor can only give me two concubines. As for the concubine, there is no need to consider it. The emperor will never give a concubine to give a concubine. It would be too embarrassing to the emperor."

Fu Shanxiang immediately said angrily: "No, the emperor will find you two concubines. What should I do if Sister Zi Yan? Sister Zi Yan is so kind to you, you have to give her the title of Princess, right?"

Shen Ziyan didn't say anything, but her expression was very sad. It was obvious that she cared about the title of this concubine.

Li Weiguo was about to explain, but Fu Shanxiang continued, "There is also Sister Su! He has been rushing thousands of miles away to save your life!"

"What does it have to do with me? Don't involve me in your business!" Su Sanniang said shyly and secretly glanced at Li Weiguo.

Li Weiguo smiled bitterly and waited until Fu Shanxiang finished speaking before he explained: "This is the emperor's marriage. I have no choice! If he resisted the order, it would be a serious crime to behead him!"

Fu Shanxiang refused to give in and said, "No, you must find a way to turn off this marriage gift! This emperor is so full that he is full. His three palaces, six courtyards, seventy-two concubines are not enough, and he has to learn to be a matchmaker. It's really annoying!"

Li Weiguo looked at Chen Ziyan and Su Sanniang and smiled and said, "It's not completely impossible! At present, the old man in Xianfeng just had this idea. If Manchu and Han Dynasty do not intermarry, Xianfeng could not find two Han women to marry me as concubines, so he would first carry me into the Han army flag, and then select two concubines from the Han army flag. The most important thing is that Xianfeng must select people from the family of officials he trusts, so it will take some time to complete. As long as I find two women to take the positions of these two concubines during this period, then Xianfeng would not be able to marry me again."

Fu Shanxiang nodded and said, "My husband is right. As long as your husband marrys two concubines first, you can justify the emperor's marriage!"

"That's right!" Li Weiguo smiled, hugged Fu Shanxiang with his left hand, and opened his right arm at Chen Ziyan with his right hand. Chen Ziyan sat obediently in Li Weiguo's arms.

Li Weiguo hugged left and right, exclaimed and said to the second daughter: "Sister Shanxiang is my eldest wife, the eldest concubine. Although Sister Zi Yan has not officially passed the door yet, I already think you are my second wife in my heart. So there must be a position for Sister Zi Yan in the two side concubines. As for the position of the remaining side concubines?"

Li Weiguo immediately looked at Su Sanniang, and the two girls Fu Shanxiang and Shen Ziyan immediately said in unison: "Of course it's Sister Su!"

Su Sanniang immediately said coquettishly: "It's fine if Wei Guo is full of bad water. You two dead girls dare to tease me, be careful that I will ignore you again!"

The two women Fu Shanxiang and Shen Ziyan immediately begged for mercy. The latter said, "What should I do? The emperor will also find a concubine for Weiguo to come over. Then we have to look at the woman's face every day and not be bullied to death by her!"

Li Weiguo was happy, it turned out that Chen Ziyan was afraid of being bullied.

But I heard Su Sanniang say, "Sister Zi Yan, don't worry, there is an elder sister here. My elder sister promises that no one dares to bully you. If that woman bullies you, He Shanxiang, I will definitely not let her go."

Li Weiguo's eyes rolled and he sighed, "You don't know. Although the old man Xianfeng is not suspicious of my husband for the time being, I am a Han man. How can the old man Xianfeng watch me hold a large army to seize the separatist side? That's why he wanted to arrange a concubine for my husband, just to put a spy on me and monitor us. Don't talk about the woman's face at that time. Even if your husband is not afraid to offend her! If she offends her and sue her for Xianfeng, then our family will be finished!"

Li Weiguo looked at Su Sanniang with a smile on purpose, and said "your husband" in his mouth, naturally including Su Sanniang, because he deliberately took advantage of his words.

Su Sanniang knew that Li Weiguo did it on purpose, but she couldn't do anything to him. She just gave him a fierce look and pretended not to know.

The two girls Fu Shanxiang and Shen Ziyan were immediately frightened, and the former said, "It turns out that the emperor is uneasy! What should I do?"

Li Weiguo smiled and said, "It's easy to deal with! Zi Yan, you are my wife who has not been separated from the family. You are a concubine, and the remaining one is temporarily impersonated by Sister Su?"

"Okay! OK!" The two women Fu Shanxiang and Shen Ziyan immediately applauded.

Su Sanniang glared at Li Weiguo angrily and said angrily: "I think beautifully!"

Li Weiguo rolled his eyes immediately, and looked at Su Sanniang in front of him, but unfortunately he couldn't eat her, and he felt itchy.

Fu Shanxiang and Shen Ziyan looked at each other, and when Su Sanniang disagreed, they suggested: "It would be better to just find a maid to replace him. Just cut off the emperor's mind first."

Li Weiguo immediately opposed: "How can that be done? Once you marry two concubines, you have to write an imperial edict and report it to the court. That is not a joke. The court needs to verify it. If it is confirmed, then I will lose a lot!"

Fu Shanxiang said in confusion: "How can my husband lose a lot? Even if the court knows, my husband only has one more concubine. Isn't it good to enjoy the blessings of the people of Qi? What's the loss?"

"That's right! I'll be good at it when I get it!" Shen Ziyan didn't speak for Li Weiguo this time.

Li Weiguo smiled bitterly and explained: "I, Li Weiguo, only knows that the three most beautiful, virtuous and considerate women in the world are Sister Shanxiang, Sister Zi Yan and Sister Su. How can ordinary women get my eyes on me?"

"Oh!!!!" Fu Shanxiang and Shen Ziyan immediately understood. After a long time of trouble, their husbands were still thinking about hooking up with Su Sanniang. Although the two girls did not object to Li Weiguo's hooking up with Su Sanniang, they were also sour. They pinched Li Weiguo's waist one by one and the other, and then broke free from Li Weiguo's left and right hug.

Li Weiguo was in pain, but could only smile. He did not dare to offend the two daughters at this time, and he also hoped that the two daughters would help convince Su Sanniang. This was a major event in life and was related to Li Weiguo's happy life, so Li Weiguo had to endure it.

Seeing Li Weiguo winking constantly, Fu Shanxiang and Shen Ziyan knew it well, so they came to Su Sanniang on the left and right and started a long lobbying process.

Su Sanniang might really just want to help Li Weiguo once, or she might have accepted Li Weiguo's courtship in her heart. In short, she finally agreed to be a concubine of Li Weiguo with Shen Ziyan.

"Don't be proud! I just see you help you with pity. I'm just a concubine's name. If you dare to touch me, I will castrate you!"

Su Sanniang was thin-skinned and said harsh words to Li Weiguo, but she didn't dare to look at him and hurriedly slipped away.

Li Weiguo smiled and said to himself, Su Sanniang, Su Sanniang, you finally fell into my bowl and became my dish. Since you have become my concubine of Li Weiguo, can you still run away?

Li Weiguo then hugged Fu Shanxiang and Shen Ziyan's two girls, kissed each other, and said with a smile: "Today you have made great contributions for your husband, and I will reward you well for your husband!"

"No!" Shen Ziyan immediately broke free and escaped. She just looked at Li Weiguo and knew that Li Weiguo wanted to do something bad to her.
Chapter completed!