After the court meeting, Chen Yan and Wei Zaode came to the imperial study. At this time, Emperor Chongzhen had changed into a Taoist robe and sat very tiredly on a huanghuali armchair. Wang Chengen brought a cup of hot tea and placed it in Emperor Chongzhen's hand, then stood behind him.
Emperor Chongzhen rubbed his temples, looked at Chen Yan and Wei Zaode, and said, "Tell me, what can you do to transfer Liu Yan elsewhere? And what kind of candidates can replace Liu Yan in charge of the Shandong New Army and Garrison?”
Chen Yan and Wei Zaode looked at each other. They didn't expect that what they had argued in the court just now was believed by Emperor Chongzhen to be true. Now he actually came to ask for specific countermeasures. The two of them were speechless. No one dared to speak. This is the time to speak.
Emperor Chongzhen was waiting for the two men's solution. After a while, Emperor Chongzhen looked at him differently and asked: "Didn't you talk plausibly in the court just now? Why don't you say anything useful now?"
Wei Zaode said: "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. It is difficult for me and Mr. Chen Ge to speak alone. Should we summon all the ministers to discuss it again?"
The implication of Wei Zaode's words was that he did not want to take the responsibility for this matter. If something happened, it would be discussed between the government and the public, and everyone would shoulder it together.
Chen Yan nodded and said nothing, directly acting as the "silent one".
Just now in the Qianqing Palace, Emperor Chongzhen heard what Wei Zaode and Chen Yan said, and felt that it was quite consistent with his own ideas. He thought that the two of them must have unusual insights that could not only calm the current tense situation, but also solve Liu Yan's problem. This border official is too big to lose his tail.
But the reality disappointed Emperor Chongzhen again, and then he took a pile of
The memorial was smashed over and he roared: "Get out! You are all useless ministers, why am I raising you!"
Wei Zaode and Chen Yan exited the imperial study in embarrassment, and then they walked towards the palace gate together, whispering something along the way.
In the imperial study, Emperor Chongzhen was panting with red eyes, and the anger in his heart still did not dissipate.
Wang Chengen said softly: "Your Majesty, why don't you let Chen Xinjia go to Liu Yan's army, or send the reward and pension money and food there first, so as to give both sides a step?"
"I don't need any steps!"
Emperor Chongzhen said: "I am the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, how can I be held hostage by a governor!"
"Your Majesty! The old servant still feels that what Chen Xinjia said in the main hall just now is right: the top priority now is to destroy Li Zicheng and rescue Hong Chengchou! As long as Hong Chengchou returns to the court safely, Your Majesty can use Hong Chengchou to deal with Liu Yan without having to personally It’s time to go into battle.”
Emperor Chongzhen thought for a moment and said: "I want to think again and see if there is any way to smoothly remove Liu Yan from his position as governor of Shandong and transfer him elsewhere!"
At this time, Wang Chengen wanted to eat Wei Zaode and Chen Yan alive. These two things were more than successful and ruined, making the already corrupted situation even more uncontrollable.
"I want to sleep for a while, I'm tired!"
At this time, Emperor Chongzhen had not slept for two days. His stubborn character and corrupt situation made Emperor Chongzhen feel physically and mentally exhausted.
"yes."
Wang Chengen respectfully exited the imperial study, stood in the cold wind and thought about it, then called a confidant eunuch, whispered in his ear for a while, and then asked in a low voice: "Did you remember it?"
"Don't worry, godfather, my son will remember it!"
"Um."
Wang Chengen immediately changed his tone and said in an extremely stern tone: "Now that you have brought the message, go back to your hometown and take it with you for a year. Don't stop along the way, and don't go back to Beijing. The Zajia will send someone to pick you up from your hometown. If the Zajia lets you I know you’re out talking nonsense or running around, but don’t blame the Za family for not thinking about our father-son relationship!”
The little eunuch hurriedly knelt on the ground, kowtowed and said, "Oh, what are you talking about, godfather? My son's life belongs to his godfather. I really don't dare to make the slightest mistake, otherwise there will be a thunderbolt!"
"Well, let's go run some errands!"
Wang Chengen looked at the little eunuch who was leaving in a hurry, then waved to the accompanying Jin Yiwei not far away, pointed at the little eunuch and said: "When he finishes his errand, send him back to his hometown!"
There was a murderous look in the eyes of the Jin Yiwei, he nodded and walked out of the palace without saying a word.
That night, outside Desheng Gate, the New Army Guards Camp was established.
"Ouch! Liu Duchen, stop fighting. What the Zajia said is true. How dare the Zajia talk nonsense about such a big matter!"
At this time, the little eunuch sent out by Wang Chengen had been beaten until his nose was bruised and his face was swollen. He was lying on the ground and could not stand up. His face and body were covered with blood.
Liu Yan frowned. This little eunuch brought shocking news: Emperor Chongzhen was going to remove him from the post of governor of Shandong and transfer him elsewhere. This would be equivalent to taking away everything he had gained over the years!
Liu Yan couldn't understand why Emperor Chongzhen didn't want the army to enter the city. After all, no one in the Ming Dynasty wanted foreign troops to enter the city at this time, let alone Beijing.
But now
Emperor Chongzhen still relied on himself to lead his army to defeat Li Zicheng and rescue Hong Chengchou. At this time, he wanted to take away himself and take away his military power and foundation. What the fuck is this? Did Emperor Chongzhen think that the speed of the country's subjugation was too slow and wanted to speed up the death knell of the Ming Empire?
So after the report was made by the young eunuch who claimed to be sent by Wang Chengen, Liu Yan's first reaction was: He must be a spy sent by Li Zicheng to alienate himself from the imperial court!
So there was a scene where Miao Shao, Chen Xun, and Xu Ming beat the young eunuch violently. However, the three of them almost beat the young eunuch into a cripple. The young eunuch still did not change his words. Liu Yan waved his hand and said: "Give me some money." , let him go."
"Get out of here!"
"Yes, Zajia get out now!"
The little eunuch struggled to get up and escaped from the tent in embarrassment. Then Miao Shao asked: "Supervisor, we cannot keep this eunuch. He is a hidden danger. Why not kill him!"
Liu Yan said: "Wang Chengen is a good person. He will deal with the aftermath. Someone will silence him. We don't need to do anything."
Chen Xun said worriedly: "Master Governor, Your Majesty wants to remove the Governor from his post as Governor of Shandong. What kind of thing is this! What are you going to do, Governor?"
Xu Ming thought deeper and asked, "Did His Majesty see through the governor's unwillingness to return to Shandong?"
The rest Wang Yue, Wang Bo, Zhang Yi, Xun Jingyun, Qian Qian, Shen Tuo and others were also present, and everyone was also very worried about this.
Liu Yan shook his head subconsciously. Although Emperor Chongzhen was also a smart man, his character flaws were too serious and he was too trusting in the Donglin Party members. He had no idea about political strategy.
A profound attainment.
If there were almost ten thousand-year-old foxes like Jiajing and Wanli, Liu Yan would naturally be walking on thin ice, but compared with these two "first emperors", Emperor Chongzhen was just a novice, at least not on the same level in terms of imperial power.
It's not that Liu Yan looked down on Emperor Chongzhen, but now Liu Yan was just talking about the matter and did not show any intention to lead his army to station in Beijing. Emperor Chongzhen must not be able to see Liu Yan's next plan.
"Perhaps, our Majesty has been indoctrinated too much by the civil servants in the court. He believes that generals should obey orders and not resist in the slightest. Otherwise, he will be bullying the emperor and will be suppressed at all costs!"
Liu Yan smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, you think I am Cao Cao, or even Dong Zhuo!"
Miao Shao said nonchalantly: "I see that although our Majesty is working hard to govern, he has no ability to turn the tide. The result is that the busier he is, the more chaotic he is, and the more diligent he is in governing, the faster the country will fall! Governors and ministers do not need to stick to false names. , just go ahead and do whatever you have to do, since we have hundreds of thousands of soldiers following us, so what’s there to be afraid of!”
Chen Xun, Xu Ming, Wang Yue and others also agreed, and even Xun Jingyun, who had always been rigid, nodded slightly at this time.
Liu Yan nodded, but he still felt uncomfortable and even chilled. He led the New Army soldiers in a bloody battle, which can be said to have completely changed the direction of history, and at least temporarily solved the threat of the Manchus entering the country.
But even with such great achievements, Emperor Chongzhen still adhered to his own set of theories, still listened to the absurd arguments of the civil servants in the court, and regarded himself and the army officers as a threat to the imperial power.
How can we not make people feel chilled by their primary existence?
Later historians believe that Emperor Chongzhen was the most unlike a subjugated king. He was diligent in government, loved the people, thrifty, hated corruption, and was tough on the outside. It can be said that he gathered all the attributes of a wise king.
However, Emperor Chongzhen also had a stubborn, mean, and ungrateful character. The most serious thing was that Emperor Chongzhen did not systematically learn how to govern the country. Qingliu regarded him as a loyal man and eradicated Wei Zhongxian as soon as he came up. He abolished the East and West factories, deposed his own eyes and ears, destroyed the balance of the government, and made the Donglin party dominate, forming a so-called situation of "all the people are good and the government is prosperous".
It was this situation that caused the situation in Liaodong and northwest that could still be maintained during Wei Zhongxian's era to collapse almost instantly, causing Ming Dynasty to enter a situation where large areas of land in Liaodong were lost and millions of rogue bandits were raging in the northwest!
So at this time Liu Yan very much agreed with Miao Shao's words. Emperor Chongzhen had a heart to save the Ming Dynasty, but he did not have the ability to save the Ming Dynasty, so he became more and more chaotic.
If this was the time of peace, perhaps Emperor Chongzhen would be a good conservative king, or a mediocre transitional king.
But Emperor Chongzhen was very unlucky. Not only did he encounter the chaotic times of the late Ming Dynasty, but he also encountered the strange ministers of the Donglin Party, the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the lucky "leak-picking" king, and Li Zicheng, who was rare to see in a thousand years. It's really sad to meet Wu Sangui, a traitor who ranks among the top three traitors in history!
At this time, Liu Yan stared at the map spread on the table in the tent, and finally made up his mind to attack
Miao Shao, Xu Ming, Chen Xun and others said: "We have walked all the way from Dapandun. Everyone knows how hard it has been. Now we have reached the most difficult point. Where to go in the future, the governor must make a decision now." Got it!"
Miao Shao, Xu Ming, Chen Xun, Xun Jingyun and others all clasped their fists and said loudly: "I am willing to follow my governor through mountains and seas of fire and move forward without mercy!"
"good!"
Liu Yan said loudly: "Now Daming is like a terminally ill warrior who cannot be cured without a dose of strong medicine, and this governor and you are such strong medicine, and the new policy we are implementing in Shandong is such strong medicine! "
"If we want Daming to drink this powerful medicine, we need to risk our lives, or even risk our lives. I wonder if you would be willing to help me?"
