Chapter 1 The First Little Broken Pot Conference was very successful.
Since the existence of the Little Broken Pot, the history of the Little Broken Ball has entered a new era.
However, no matter how new an era it is, there are always some residual trash that comes out to disgust people.
For example, the former fifteenth prince of the Great Qing, Aisin Gioro Yongshen, who had no self-awareness, and the current Emperor of the Great Qing, Emperor Jiaqing.
The newly minted Emperor Jiaqing of the Great Qing, Aisin Gioro Yongyan, actually sent people to the Great Ming.
It was neither to declare war nor to negotiate peace.
Perhaps he was fooled by some sophist, or perhaps the little Barbarian believed that their Great Qing ruled by filial piety, so Emperor Jiaqing inexplicably wanted to redeem the old dog Qianlong.
Of course, Zhu Jinsong would definitely not release the old dog Qianlong, because the old dog Qianlong had great use—
With the establishment of the Little Broken Pot, coupled with the gradual normalization of the export business of cottonseed oil and cottonseed cakes, not only did the treasury of the Great Ming gain more money, but the speed of building railways, highways, and bridges also accelerated.
The renovation of the capital also accelerated significantly.
According to Song Yucheng, the Minister of Works, "I originally thought that renovating the capital would be difficult, but when I actually started, I realized it was quite difficult."
"The governance of the capital by the Great Qing was truly beyond everyone's expectations."
"Places like the East City and West City were fine, just needing some general repairs. The Forbidden City only needed some plaques and certain items replaced; there weren't many places requiring major repairs."
"The real headache was the South City—the Great Qing drove all the Han people to reside in the South City, and did not allow Han people to live in places like the East City or West City, so the situation in the South City was very troublesome. (Not going into detail, beast.)"
"In desperation, it was easier to demolish everything and rebuild."
"Therefore, the renovation of the Forbidden City is complete, and the repairs to the East and West Cities are also complete. The Great Ming can now move its capital back to the capital."
Thus, the court of the Great Ming put the matter of moving the capital back onto the agenda.
And this also meant that the old dog Qianlong's life was officially entering its countdown.
After all, it was moving the capital back, and Zhu Jinsong, the Emperor of the Great Ming, had to announce it to heaven and earth, right? He had to pay homage to the ancestral mausoleum, the filial mausoleum, and the Yongle mausoleum, right?
To announce to heaven and earth and pay homage to the Yongle mausoleum, at least there had to be some sacrificial offerings, right?
Zhu Jinsong figured that if he offered the usual three types of livestock, wouldn't heaven and Emperor Yongle be tired of it?
This time, he decided to try something new: use the head of the old dog Qianlong as a sacrificial offering, to give Emperor Hongwu Zhu Chongba and Emperor Yongle Zhu Laosi, and other Great Ming emperors a good laugh.
Therefore, Zhu Jinsong was actually very troubled.
Even if he didn't consider the other dozen or so Great Ming emperors, just the ancestral mausoleum, the filial mausoleum, and the Yongle mausoleum were three places—one in Fengyang, one in Jinling, and one near the capital. The old dog Qianlong only had one head, so if it was transported thousands of miles, wouldn't it rot?
After several days of deliberation, Zhu Jinsong summoned the Grand Secretary of the Great Ming, Zeng Cheng, the Minister of Rites, Meng Fanzhi, and Zhu Erdan and Zhu Sanshun.
Zhu Jinsong said, "After much thought, I have decided to move the capital back to Shun Tian Fu in the winter."
Raising his hand to stop Zeng Cheng and Meng Fanzhi from advising him, Zhu Jinsong continued, "I know it's not advisable to move the capital in winter, but the old dog Qianlong only has one head. If we have to travel back and forth to pay homage to the ancestral mausoleum, the filial mausoleum, and the Yongle mausoleum, wouldn't the old dog Qianlong's head rot?"
"Therefore, I thought it would be better to wait until winter to move the capital and use more ice to preserve it, so that the dog's head doesn't spoil and stink."
"Coincidentally, while we're at it, let Louis XVI and the old dog Qianlong meet. After all, they've been pen pals for many years."
To allow Louis XVI and the old dog Qianlong to meet, Zhu Jinsong even specifically chose the Quilin Imperial Palace as the location.
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Looking at the four dishes and one soup on the table, the old dog Qianlong could not help but mock, "What, now there is only me and you, Zhu the rebel, plus Louis XVI and these three. Are you putting on this appearance of incorruptibility for me to see? Or for Louis and them to see?"
After mocking Zhu Jinsong, the old dog Qianlong turned his gaze to Zhang Dequan, who was standing behind Zhu Jinsong, "Dequan, oh Dequan, I never imagined that it would be you who betrayed me!"
Zhang Dequan ignored the old dog Qianlong at all, and simply stood behind Zhu Jinsong with his head lowered and his eyes downcast.
Zhu Jinsong picked up his chopsticks and said to Louis XVI, George III, and the others, "If you are not used to chopsticks, you can use a knife and fork."
Louis XVI shook his head, "No, I learned to use chopsticks long ago."
George III also shook his head, "I like using chopsticks now too—you can't eat hot pot with a knife and fork."
After Paul I and Huasheng Dun also chose chopsticks, Louis XVI looked at the old dog Qianlong and said, "I never thought we would meet under these circumstances."
The old dog Qianlong's face darkened, and he snorted coldly, "What, are you here to mock me too?"
Louis XVI shook his head again and said, "Although France and the Great Ming are allies, and I am friends with the Emperor of the Great Ming, why would I mock you? As a defeated person, I am willing to acknowledge your final grace and dignity."
The old dog Qianlong thought to himself, "You might as well have mocked me directly!"
After snorting coldly again, the old dog Qianlong looked at Zhu Jinsong and said, "What do you want? You can just say it directly, since I am your prisoner now."
Zhu Jinsong said, "I have no plans. I just want Louis XVI to meet you."
After speaking, Zhu Jinsong said to Louis XVI, George III, and the others, "See, the hairstyle on his head is the queue."
"Back then, to oppress the people of the Central Plains, his ancestors held knives to the necks of the people of the Central Plains, forcing everyone to wear this hairstyle, and then they wantonly destroyed Central Plains books and disrupted Central Plains customs."
"But I must admit, this method was very effective for their rule—doesn't your France have many colonies now? You can ask the old dog Qianlong for advice."
Louis XVI couldn't help but shake his head and said, "No, this is too evil. I cannot learn such methods from him."
George III and Paul I also shook their heads, "This is simply something that a devil would do."
Only Huasheng Dun shook his head and said, "Yes, this method is too evil and inefficient. It is far less simple and efficient than offering bounties for scalps, and it does not have any hidden dangers."
Speaking of which, Huasheng Dun pointed at the old dog Qianlong and said, "Look, isn't he the best example?"
Zhu Jinsong was stunned.
You guys don't want to learn from the old dog Qianlong?
If you don't learn, will the Great Ming have to personally destroy those books and the like in the future?
Also, Huasheng Dun, how dare you mention scalping?
After thinking for a moment, Zhu Jinsong said, "Some things of course cannot be learned, such as forcing the people to shave their hair, but some things can be learned, such as destroying books and writing."
"The best way to destroy a nation is to destroy its history, blacken its heroes, and lead them down the wrong path. This is a very effective method."
"After all, just thinking about scalping is too bloody. It's far less civilized and gentlemanly than the methods of the ancestors of the Jiannu."
The old dog Qianlong saw through Zhu Jinsong's thoughts at a glance.
After all, he had been an emperor for decades. Although his achievements in civil and military affairs were all forced to be bragged about, the old dog Qianlong understood governance to some extent.
Zhu Jinsong is now suggesting that Louis XVI learn these things. Is it for the good of Louis XVI and Europe?
Judging others by oneself, the old dog Qianlong knew with his heel that this was impossible.
Therefore, the greater possibility is to let Louis XVI and others learn these things, and then when Louis XVI and the others have made France or the entire Europe hated by heaven and earth, he would eliminate them all at once.
As for luring the people and punishing the oppressors, the old dog Qianlong understood that too.
But the old dog Qianlong did not intend to remind Louis XVI and the others.
Today, I am a prisoner. If I don't teach you a few things, how will you have the opportunity to come here and be prisoners with me?
After thinking for a moment, the old dog Qianlong let out a cold laugh and said, "The reason I failed is not because my methods failed, but because of your endless conspiracies and firearms, Zhu the rebel. If not for this, how could my Great Qing have been defeated by your hands?"
Before Zhu Jinsong could answer, the old dog Qianlong continued, "I ask you, if you gave me a few more decades, even just a few decades, would there still be rebels like you shouting to overthrow the Qing and restore the Ming in this world?"
Zhu Jinsong thought to himself, "Give you a few more decades?"
Do you even know what your ancestors, the Jiannu, have done?
Don't talk about a few decades, even if you were given another hundred and fifty years, there would still be people who wanted to overthrow the Qing and restore the Ming!
While mentally complaining, Zhu Jinsong shook his head and said, "Probably not. On the contrary, it is possible that everyone in the world will sincerely support the Great Qing and hope for the eternal stability of the Qing dynasty."
Louis XVI, George III, and the others were immediately greatly surprised.
Among the six people present, Zhu Jinsong was the strongest, and he was a mortal enemy of the old dog Qianlong. Since even Zhu Jinsong admitted this, it meant that what the old dog Qianlong said was likely true!
Thinking of this, Louis XVI and the others looked at the old dog Qianlong with burning gazes.
Louis XVI even raised his wine glass and signaled to the old dog Qianlong, "Dear Qianlong, although we have never met, we have been pen pals for many years. This glass is for our many years of friendship."
The old dog Qianlong chuckled and also raised his wine glass, "Please."
After three rounds of drinks, the food was served... anyway, there were only four dishes, and it was unlikely they would get to the fifth dish.
After three rounds of drinks, the old dog Qianlong shared his experience of being an emperor for a lifetime, especially teaching Louis XVI and others about tactics such as literary purification, soft knife population reduction, and controlling subordinates.
As he taught, the old dog Qianlong was secretly laughing madly in his heart.
Learn well, everyone. The better you learn, the more unfortunate you will be in the future, and the sooner you will be able to accompany me here!
In order to help Louis XVI and the others quickly understand literary purification, soft knife population reduction, and controlling subordinates, the old dog Qianlong even personally used the Great Qing as an example.