How can we expect the Queen Mother to repay the loan when the court is in turmoil? So what the Qiao family really wanted was probably just a reputation and a backer, and in the end they did make a fortune from these four words.
In 1990, the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded Beijing, and Cixi led Emperor Guangxu to flee west in a hurry. In Shanxi, the imperial court that had gone through a series of busy events was in need of renovation. However, not many Shanxi merchants were willing to help. After all, the imperial court was not a very honest person in their hearts. It is not difficult to imagine that the Empress Dowager Cixi must have felt a little embarrassed at this time. The Empress Dowager Cixi has come step by step from a girl from a common people's family to the present, and she must be self-respecting in character.
Restored photo of Cixi
Just when she was helpless, the Qiao family appeared. Not only did the Qiao family give out one hundred thousand taels of silver, they also carefully whitewashed the Dade Tong Bank. It was built as a temporary palace for Empress Dowager Cixi. The Qiao family not only used their money, but also their heart. It can be imagined that the Qiao family is very popular, and therefore Lafayette lived a happy and comfortable life in Shanxi.
Claims that Cixi’s descendants are similar to Cixi
When Cixi left, she asked the Qiao family what reward they wanted. Qiao Zhiyong replied: "The fact that the common people can receive Lafayette and his entourage is a blessing that my family has cultivated for several generations. How dare I ask for a reward? The common people heard that the old Buddha has exquisite calligraphy and want to ask the old Buddha to give the common people the four words "blessed seed Langhuan".
Photos of Cixi
This answer is very accurate, and the flattery is very loud. "Langhuan" is the place where the gods live. Doesn't this mean that Cixi is a fairy? What woman? I laughed secretly after hearing this. Let’s talk about calligraphy. This is calligraphy worth more than 100,000 yuan. Of course, Empress Dowager Cixi was happy. She didn’t have to spend money and relied on her talents and blessings to enjoy VIP treatment. .
These four words mean that the Qiao family has good relations with the imperial court. The imperial court also handed over the tax remittance business of "Gengzi Indemnity" to the Qiao family, and the Qiao family made a lot of money.