Yang Guanguang did not take this point seriously. Instead, he sneered and said, "Meritors? Over the years, how many of the Ming Dynasty's heroes have died? My lord, as long as you are willing to spend some money, I will be promoted to the official position." We are confident that we can persuade more officials to work for us. When the time comes, everyone will collectively impeach Zhu Changwu and let his favor flourish. Eventually, he will still be suspected, and at that time, our opportunity will come."
"Oh?" Wang Zhixin, who was still looking depressed at first, suddenly lit up.
Yes, will Chongzhen still lack capable ministers and officials? They even suppressed the established slaves and bandits for a time so that they could not hold their heads up.
But what happened in the end? Aren't those so-called officials killed by them?
In the final analysis, this has a lot to do with Chongzhen's character. He is a very suspicious person and also a very soft-eared person.
Such a master is the easiest to fool and the easiest to deal with.
"Okay, our family will pay for it now. Master Yang, I will also work hard for you to contact more ministers. Luo Tongzhi also wants to trouble you to follow Master Yang and make sure you are safe." Wang Zhixin made a decision at that moment. Just give some money to those ministers and ask them to stand up and impeach Zhu Changwu together.
By spending some money, you can save your own life, or even have a chance to make a comeback. It's worth it no matter how you look at it.
"Yes." Luo Yangxing cupped his hands and agreed. For him, there was no chance to choose at this time. Either Zhu Changwu and Chongzhen died, or he died. Of course he knew what to do next.
In the following time, Yang Guanguang and Luo Yangxing began to travel among the major mansions in the capital. In order for this operation to proceed smoothly, Wang Zhixin also reluctantly took out a full five hundred thousand taels of silver in order to attract more people to their use.
Yang Guanguang is also a capable person. With one hand of candy and the other of a big stick, you are threatening all the ministers. In view of your previous performances, if Chongzhen really revives the Ming Dynasty, then none of you will have any good fruits to eat, and you may even be killed in a short time. Dismissal from office and confiscation of homes.
If you don't believe it, you can take a look at the fate of Zhu Chunchen, Duke of Chengguo, Zhang Jinyan, Minister of War, and others.
When the found ministers received money, they all agreed to Yang Guanguang's request. After all, they don't want to see someone become powerful and threaten their own safety and interests. At this point, Zhu Changwu's existence has undoubtedly become a roadblock, blocking everyone's way and making them feel To the existence of crisis.
That night, Chongzhen had a good sleep in the palace and slept until almost five o'clock. Wang Chengen's voice rang outside, "Long live my lord, it's time to go to court in the morning."
"Oh." In the bedroom where the Queen was resting, Chongzhen instinctively agreed, and followed Queen Zhou up to change her clothes. Then Chongzhen, who was yawning, slowly realized, "Wait, going to court? What kind of court are you going to? ?”
At this time, Chongzhen had doubts on his face.
Since he personally rang the Jingyang Bell a few days ago, but no courtiers came to enter the court, the morning court seemed to be abandoned.
Chongzhen, who originally went to bed late and got up early, was used to sleeping in for a while, but now, Wang Chengen said that he wanted to go to court.
At this moment, how could Chongzhen not be confused?
"Long live my lord, all the ministers have been here since Yinshi. Now the Meridian Gate has been opened. They have all arrived at the Zhongji Hall and are waiting for the emperor to come to court." Outside the door, Wang Chengen's voice sounded again. From that tone You can feel the joy in his heart.
The Ming Dynasty stipulated that ministers must get up at midnight and travel through half of the capital to the Meridian Gate. At 3 o'clock in the morning, the minister arrived and waited outside the Meridian Gate.
When the drum on the Meridian Gate tower beats, the ministers will line up; when the bell rings around 5 a.m., the palace gate will open. All the officials entered one after another, crossed the Jinshui Bridge, and formed a team in the square to prepare for the court.
During the Chongzhen period, the small court meeting was held in Zhongji Hall. Once a month, the imperial meeting will be held in Huangji Hall.
This time, the ministers came spontaneously, and the number was not complete. Naturally, it was not a big meeting. They were all waiting in the Zhongji Hall.
"Do they still know to come?" Chongzhen finally understood. There was a trace of sullenness on his face, but he was not a loyal person. He also wanted to see what these ministers were doing at this court meeting. What will they say?
He also wanted to see how these people could explain why they did not go to court for a few days or come to see him, and what kind of reasons they would find for them.
Empress Zhou continued to change her clothes, and Chongzhen's expression gradually became calmer, with the emperor's calm and self-respecting look on his face.
At this time, there were about sixty ministers standing here in the Zhongji Hall, and they would whisper to each other from time to time.
Of course, there were more than just this number of officials in the capital of the Ming Dynasty. The people who came this time were all the ministers who Yang Guanguang visited yesterday. They all came after receiving money, and they came here to impeach Zhu Changwu.
Because the time in one afternoon and one night was limited, Yang Guanguang naturally could not meet too many people, but it didn't matter. With these more than 60 ministers, as long as they work together, it is enough for Zhu Changwu to drink a pot.
Even this time, Yang Guanguang and Wang Zhixin did not intend to destroy Zhu Changwu in one go. They also knew that it would be difficult to do this. After all, the Dashun Army was only defeated, not a complete defeat. In the next period of time, Ming Dynasty will still have to rely on Zhu Changwu to stabilize the morale of the military and the people.
It's not about beating him to death with a stick, it's just to plant a thorn so that Chongzhen can "see" Zhu Changwu better. As long as there is a rift between the two sides, it will be much easier to mess with each other next.
While the ministers were still discussing, nearly a hundred young eunuchs poured into the Zhongji Hall. Everyone knew that the emperor was about to appear, so they all stopped talking and stood still.
As soon as these were done, Wang Chengen sang and shouted loudly, "The Emperor is down"!
Chongzhen appeared, wearing a yellow robe, taking four or eight steps, walked slowly and slowly from the side to the Golden Palace, and slowly sat down on the Golden Dragon Chair.
The ministers noticed with the corner of their eyes that someone had come to the Jinluan Hall. How could they not know who it was? The moment their knees went weak, they all knelt down. Then they all shouted in unison, " Long live the emperor."
All the ministers were kneeling on the ground. Chongzhen looked at the scene in front of him, and not only felt a sense of joy in his heart but also spread throughout his body.
Look, these ministers, who have been labeled as loyal ministers in the past, all want to show their hearts to themselves.
As for Chongzhen, he also chose to believe them.
But facts have proven that these people are unreliable. When he needs them most, no one chooses to see him. They all avoided him like the god of plague.
What's the matter, now that we know that the Ming army has won the battle, and there is hope for the Ming Dynasty to revive, are they all eager to flatter themselves?
Huh, Chongzhen doesn’t do this now. He had shouted a few days ago that all ministers could be killed. Now his idea has not changed. The difference is that he decided to leave these rebellious ministers to Zhu Changwu to kill.
This was what Zhu Changwu had requested before, and what Chongzhen wanted to see.
Chongzhen was an emperor after all, and he didn't want to be known in history as a man who killed ministers indiscriminately. Although these ministers should indeed be killed, doing it yourself and doing it to others are two different things.
In addition, Chongzhen also hoped to see Zhu Changwu killing ministers wildly, which would only make him a lonely minister. This was also the result he wanted to see as an emperor.
Chongzhen, who had originally watched his ministers kneel down and wanted to let them kneel for a while, was no longer so angry when he thought of Zhu Changwu, and then said: "I love you, please be free."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
All the ministers agreed one after another and stood up one after another. Then all the ministers could not help but look at Chongzhen who was sitting on the dragon throne.
According to etiquette, ministers are not allowed to look directly at the emperor like this. Just like the man who started with a bowl, he was sitting in the Golden Palace, and no ministers dared to look at him. There have been people who have done this in history, and they have all died, and they died miserably, and some even killed nine or even ten tribes.
In comparison, Chongzhen's temper was much gentler. At least these ministers were not so afraid of their emperor.
All the ministers stood up, their eyes fell on Chongzhen, and found that their emperor's face was rosy at this time, not as pale as they thought. It can be seen that Chongzhen should have had a good rest these days, which surprised the ministers.
Ordinarily, the Ming Dynasty was about to fall. Shouldn't Chongzhen be worried day and night to the point where his food would be tasteless and he would have trouble sleeping and sleeping?
But looking at his current appearance, he seemed to be in good spirits, and there was even a trace of a smile on his face. Although it was not obvious, it was still noticed by the attentive courtiers.
It seems that Chongzhen is in good condition and in a good mood. This is actually good news for the ministers. At least it proves that the emperor does not blame them and has no intention of punishing them for disappearing for a few days.
Chongzhen was not prepared to ask, because he already knew how these people would answer. It's nothing more than being ill and unable to come to court.
It's just one or two people who are like this. Everyone has the same reason. Anyone who believes it is really a fool.
Rather than forcing these ministers to lie, it would be better not to ask. Anyway, these people have been regarded by Chongzhen as people who cannot be reused. He has even sentenced many of them to death. The difference is that he is not the one who is here to carry out this task.
The ministers stood up, but Chongzhen had no intention of speaking first, but casually glanced at Wang Chengen, his first companion.
