"Wei Zhongxian, publish the results of your investigation! Let these ministers of society listen carefully!"
Chongzhen originally wanted to say what Hu Yunqing said, but after thinking about it he suppressed it.
Cao Juan's previous words were obviously aimed at his eldest cousin.
It's better not to say it out yet, so as not to cause trouble for my cousin.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
When Wei Zhongxian heard this, he immediately cupped his hands, and then looked at Han Xu and others, "In early November, Lu Xiangsheng arranged for his men to send several Shanxi merchants over, saying that they had connections with Jiannu. Most likely a spy."
"After interrogation by the Nanzhen Prefecture, some things were actually revealed! Not only did these people have business dealings with Jiannu, but they also secretly resold iron ore to Huang Taiji! The most hateful thing is that this person also had business dealings with Jiannu. Huang Taiji made an agreement to offer Datong!"
As soon as these words came out, it was like thunder on the ground!
Cao Yan's face was pale and his body was trembling.
"I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it!"
Chongzhen stared coldly at the ministers below, "In our Ming Dynasty, such a thing could happen! These people are really brave to eat everything inside and outside!"
Having said this, he immediately looked at the Minister of Industry, "Cao Qian!"
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty!"
Cao Juan shivered in fright and fell directly to the ground, "Chen...chen..."
"What does Cao Heng have to do with you? Why are you cheating in your name? No wonder I was able to get the iron ore. Is it the document approved by your Ministry of Industry? How brave!"
Chongzhen was furious at this time. He worked hard all day and night, and the ministers below him were pitted one by one! Salt, iron and tea horses are the lifeblood of the country!
"Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with me. I...I don't know!"
Cao Yan was so naughty, how could he have imagined that this eldest nephew was so courageous, collaborating with the enemy and treason, even a few heads would be lost!
"Okay, take it down!"
Chongzhen didn't want to talk nonsense anymore, and then looked at Han Xu, "Han Xu, I've worked hard at you in the Cultural Hall these days."
"His Majesty……"
Han Xu didn't expect that something like this would happen. He didn't know what to do for a moment and could only kneel down.
"You are getting older, so don't stay up any longer. Go home and write a book."
Chongzhen had already made up his mind and changed the team of the cabinet.
"His Majesty……"
Han Xu didn't know what to do for a while, and burst into tears.
You know, he has been working hard for more than ten years, but he has never been able to land safely.
"Okay, everyone, please step aside."
Chongzhen waved his hand and turned towards the harem.
After all, he was in a very good mood at this time. In addition to defeating Jiannu, this battle also stabilized the imperial power to a great extent! This is what he wants.
"You go and interrogate Cao Yan again and see if you can hear anything else from him! Remember, it's best to involve more Shanxi merchants!"
He turned his head and glanced at Wei Zhongxian behind him, and said, "Understood?"
If you dare to resell iron ore, how many heads can you lose?
Moreover, there is collusion between officials and businessmen, and there are more officials behind Shanxi merchants!
It must be eradicated!
"Old slave understands!"
Wei Zhongxian nodded immediately. He had endured these ministers for long enough! Taking advantage of this opportunity, we must take good care of it.
"Your Majesty, you are back."
After walking through the snow and returning to Kunning Palace, Queen Zhou was already waiting with a group of palace maids and eunuchs.
The news of Zunhua and Datong's victory naturally spread throughout the palace, and they were naturally very happy.
"Such a great victory must be announced to the world and offered to the Ancestral Temple."
The queen stepped forward and patted the snowflakes on Chongzhen's body, and said with excitement, "The emperor is wise and powerful, and the Ming Dynasty is expected to be rejuvenated!"
"I am also very happy."
Chongzhen pulled the queen to sit down with excitement on his face and said with a smile, "You didn't see that he was a minister in the court today! It's really disgusting, but I have made up my mind to govern the country with my heart."
However, now I have to thank someone.
"May I have your name?"
He turned to look at the eunuch beside him and said.
Now that Wang Chengen is in Zunhua, Wei Zhongxian wants to interrogate Cao Yu again, so he has to change his mind.
"Your Majesty, your servant Qin Wuyi."
The eunuch was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly replied.
"Okay, prepare some wine and food for me, and come out of the palace with me."
Chongzhen nodded and said solemnly, "Remember, don't tell anyone about this! Otherwise, I will kill you!"
"This slave obeys your orders."
Qin Wuyi was startled and left quickly.
"Your Majesty wants to see that cousin?"
Empress Zhou had long heard the emperor mention that person, and she was very curious. She picked up the tea cup and handed it over, "Since he is such a talented person, why doesn't your majesty let him enter the court as an official? It will save you a lot of traveling."
"To tell you the truth, this is not his ambition."
Chongzhen took a sip from the tea cup and couldn't help but shake his head. He felt extremely helpless when he thought that Hu Yunqing had turned into a fool.
After leaving the palace with Qin Wuyi and looking outside the capital, his heart suddenly sank.
As the saying goes, auspicious snow heralds a good year, but this year, except for the heavy snow on the first day, the next few days will have nothing but frost and cold wind.
Basically, snow seeds are falling. Is it possible that there will be a severe drought this year, as Hu Yunqing said?
For a time, my originally relaxed mind became more relaxed.
When they arrived at Zhuangzi, they happened to see Hu Yunqing and Niu Wazi roasting corn in the yard. When they saw Chongzhen and Qin Wuyi coming, they hurriedly greeted them.
"Good boy, haven't you been here for more than half a month?"
Hu Yunqing was not polite, he came up and punched Chongzhen twice, and said with a smile, "I thought you had forgotten me!"
This scene stunned Qin Wuyi!
Good guy, you are so awesome! The emperor also engages in beatings!
"Come on, try it. This is Yunqing's roasted corn. It's so fragrant!"
Niu Wazi handed over a piece of roasted corn, which was golden and fragrant.
"Cousin, there's been a lot going on lately and I can't get out of it."
Chongzhen took the corn without hesitation and took a bite. His eyes widened immediately. It was so delicious! What a delicious meal.
cousin!
Qin Wuyi was confused again. Could this be a relative of the emperor?
It shouldn’t be! If that's the case, you shouldn't stay in a small mountain village! Incredible, maybe he is a big shot!
Must serve well!
"Come on, look, you made some food again! We two brothers came into the house and said, I brewed some wine this year, you can try it too! Baked rice, it tastes great!"
Hu Yunqing didn't care at all. He pulled Chongzhen into the house, and then looked at Niu Wazi, "Go back and call the village chief and the others. Haven't they always wanted to drink Baogu Shao? Tell them that they have enough for today!" "
"okay!"
Niu Wazi ran out immediately.
"Cousin, what is this bag of rice dumplings?"
Chongzhen gnawed on the corn, puzzled in his heart.
"It's just corn-fired wine, you don't have to make the difference in taste!"
Hu Yunqing entered the room, rubbed his hands, and motioned for the two of them to sit down.
