You can't only love the Qing Dynasty when you're eating the fruits of others' labor.

Chapter 364 The First Meeting Between Shunzhi and Yongli

The Great Demon King Jiang Qingyun returned to his loyal Yuquan Mountain, where, with the help of Liu Rushi, he organized the roster of former Ming officials and gentry collected from various sources.

"The Grand Secretary is burdened with paperwork every day; shall I entrust these trivial matters to you?"

"Then try it."

Jiang Qingyun knew that Liu Rushi was a talented writer with high literary skills, but he wondered if she was as skilled in bed as she was. So he decided to give her a chance.

He went out to practice archery by himself.

Mountain spring, dense forest, archery target.

Three heavy arrows and seven light arrows make up the exact amount needed to fill a full quiver.

Before transmigrating, Jiang Qingyun scoffed at Qing Gong's ugly posture of bending over and sticking out his buttocks.

But over the years, he suddenly realized that the Qing bow is likely the world's leading ancient war bow, one of the few true treasures left by the Qing Dynasty.

Other treasures?

Drawing lots from the golden urn, laying the wheels flat, using untrustworthy people as cannon fodder.

……

Liu Rushi was a very talented person. She had already guessed many of Jiang Qingyun's thoughts, such as that beating Shunzhi was to break his self-esteem and make him disheartened.

For example, sending Lady Dong'e to Emperor Shunzhi's side was intended to destroy the good fortune of the dynasty and completely defeat Shunzhi in the future.

Compiling a list of officials and gentry may seem simple, but it is actually quite intricate.

Liu Rushi categorized them according to their place of origin.

Province – Prefecture – County.

From the 45th year of the Wanli reign onwards, all successful candidates in the provincial and metropolitan examinations were included in the list.

One hour later~
Jiang Qingyun finally returned. He looked at Liu Rushi, who was focused on writing at her desk, and quietly went behind her, reaching out his palm and sliding it down.

"Ah~"

Liu Rushi exclaimed in surprise, her eyes immediately reddening as she feigned a wronged state.

Jiang Qingyun picked up the fallen calligraphy brush and sighed, "If only you were in your teens."

"You regret that I was born too early, and I regret that you were born too late. Why not let Liu Shu become the Grand Secretary?"

"In terms of beauty, Shu'er is about the same as you. In terms of intelligence, she is far inferior to you."

Liu Rushi covered her face and burst into tears.

Jiang Qingyun pulled up a chair and sat down, beginning to review her work.

……

Women don't need to be comforted when they cry; the more you try to comfort them, the more they cry.

After a while~
Liu Rushi wiped away her tears and automatically walked to the side.

"If there is anything lacking, please point it out, and I will correct it immediately."

What does the red circle mean?

"This means that the person or their descendants have been executed."

"Where's the black circle?"

"I or my descendants have become traitors."

"Okay, okay."

As a leader, one certainly needs a secretary who specializes in handling written communication.

A secretary needs to be capable, but ideally, they shouldn't be ambitious. However, how can one expect a man to be extremely capable without any ambition? Obviously not.

Can you rely on women?

also can not.

Women with strong personal abilities can also develop ambitions if they stay close to the center of power for a long time, like Shangguan Wan'er.

But Liu Rushi was different; she was famous throughout the world, but also widely slandered.

The whole world knows she came from the Qinhuai River area.

Therefore, Shangguan Wan'er could become an official, but Liu Rushi had absolutely no chance; no one could accept a woman of her background climbing the social ladder.

Jiang Qingyun smiled and said:
"You will serve me tonight."

"Yes, I have two well-educated and sensible maids in my quarters, who are in their prime. May they accompany me on a stroll?"

"what ever."

……

Not a few days passed.

Forbidden City.

A procession of carriages slowly drove into the Forbidden City.

When Shunzhi lifted the carriage curtain, he discovered that all the guards on duty had been replaced by soldiers from the Zhili Green Standard Army, and his eyes instantly dimmed.

Dong Eshi gripped his hand tightly.

"Your Majesty, please do not be angry. Your concubine will always be with you."

"My beloved concubine~"

Dong Eshi leaned against Shunzhi, enjoying a rare moment of warmth. The carriage entered the inner palace, and Shunzhi alighted. Gazing at the familiar red walls and yellow tiles, he was filled with emotion. Suddenly, his pupils dilated in shock; a figure in a dragon robe had appeared opposite him.

"Be bold!"

"You are brave!"

"who are you?"

"I am the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty, and who are you?"

Shunzhi looked at Yongli.

"I am the Emperor of the Great Qing Dynasty."

The first meeting between Shunzhi and Yongli, two commanders without any troops, was quite romantic.

……

Jiang Zhongcheng assigned a battalion of soldiers to guard the palace and closely monitor the two emperors, waiting for his son to give the word so he could assassinate the emperor at any time.

People can drown in the South China Sea.

A well can drown a person.

If all else fails, you can choke to death while eating.

To be even more precise, prescriptions from the Imperial Medical Academy could also kill people.

Outside Shenwu Gate.

The soldiers on guard duty were excitedly discussing it.

"There cannot be two suns in the sky, but there are two emperors in the Forbidden City now, one Qing emperor and one Ming emperor."

"Nonsense, there is only one emperor in the world—Emperor Chiang of the United Empire! As long as our young master gives a look, I'll rush in and chop off two heads."

"You're right, you're right."

When the topic turned to the military support for Chiang Kai-shek's ascension to the throne, everyone instantly woke up and became animated in conversation.

Finally~
One officer concluded: "The time is not yet ripe, but it's only a matter of time."

……

The fifth day of the first lunar month.

A church combining Chinese and Western architectural styles, named "Our Lady of the Church," was inaugurated in the inner city.

Ferdinand Verbiest was moved to tears.

Behind him, the priests who had come from Macau and Batavia were even more excited than he was, because the gospel of God had finally come to the East.

suddenly~
A troop of cavalry arrived.

"The Grand Secretary has arrived!"

"Quickly, follow me in a moment. Do whatever I do. Remember, do not ruin the missionary work, otherwise we will fall into the eighteenth level of hell after we die and be eaten by heretics."

Ferdinand Verbiest warned several colleagues in the sternest tone.

They kowtowed and bowed meticulously.

He was willing to do anything as long as he was allowed to preach.

Jiang Qingyun raised his right arm:
"No gift."

"Thank you, Your Excellency. May God bless you with eternal health."

“Father Nan, from today onwards, the inner city will be your mission district, but you must always remember the principle of voluntariness.”

"Don't worry, Chief Minister."

Jiang Qingyun glanced at the choir singing in a low voice, slightly puzzled by their accents.

"Where did you find it?"

"Reporting to the Grand Secretary, it was a Henan opera troupe that I hired at three times the price."

"Are you short of money?"

"Thank you for your concern, Prime Minister. Although there are difficulties, we are able to overcome them."

Jiang Qingyun was very satisfied with this answer; his attitude was very proper.
Has the Vatican replied?

"Not yet, but I believe the Pope will definitely send the best priests to the East to carry out his work. Perhaps they are already on their way."

Jiang Qingyun smiled and pointed to the Bible being held by a priest behind Nan Huai Ren.

"Can you give it to me?"

……

After Jiang Qingyun left~
A priest who had just arrived from Macau asked with concern, "Your Excellency, will our mission be harassed by the local authorities in the city?"

"Absolutely impossible."

"However, the Xiangshan County government has repeatedly made things difficult for the residents of Haojing'ao."

Ferdinand Verbiest smiled slightly.

"The plaque of the Church of Our Lady was personally inscribed by Premier Chiang Kai-shek, and the stone lions at the entrance were a gift from him. Anyone who crosses us is crossing the Premier. Beheading! Burning at the stake! Execution of their entire family!"

Upon hearing this, the priests excitedly raised their hands, shouting, "Hallelujah!"

(End of this chapter)