The autumn wind, which was already a bit chilly due to the troops approaching the city, and the chilly air, was now even more chaotic.
Jin Yiwei was running around throughout the city of Beijing, and unknown battalions quickly took over the city defense. This scene made people feel awkward and uneasy.
Zhang Jinyan, Yang Rucheng, Ye Chuchun, Yang Guanguang and other important officials of the Chongzhen Dynasty gathered together, feeling confused.
As the former Minister of War of the Chongzhen Dynasty, Zhang Jinyan's heart has always been in the sky.
He was on tenterhooks these days. After going through some ideological struggles, he finally decided to walk around Beijing to win over more "like-minded" ministers with him, welcome the new emperor together, join King Chuang, and make a great decision in the Dashun River. A career.
But just this morning, Zhang Jinyan suddenly heard some news, and the servants sent out to inquire came from some ridiculous claims.
It was said that Emperor Shizong of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Jiajing, led his army to help the dynasty, and that the emperor was currently raiding homes with Emperor Jiajing. It was also said that Emperor Taizu and Emperor Chengzu were also coming. They were all messy words, which made Zhang Jinyan startled for a while and felt that his family This Emperor Zhu Ming must be crazy.
Zhang Jinyan was delighted.
Zhu Ming's emperor is crazy, so doesn't it mean that the Dashun Tian army can easily enter Beijing?
Just when Zhang Jinyan was relaxing, he heard that Zhu Youjian was really crazy. He actually killed Wei Zaode, the chief assistant, and then ransacked the houses from house to house...
Good news, Chongzhen is crazy.
Bad news, madmen kill without blinking an eye.
Suddenly, Zhang Jinyan's heart suddenly rose to his throat.
As more and more officials were killed and their homes ransacked, Zhang Jinyan could no longer sit still.
There is no other reason.
If he doesn't act, it will be his turn!
He, Zhang Jinyan, had moved into the outer city since he was dismissed by Chongzhen. And because of this, he escaped the initial massacre and was not included in the list.
But Chongzhen would think of him sooner or later, so Zhang Jinyan was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, running around in circles, so he could only make dangerous moves and summon his servants.
Therefore, headed by Zhang Jinyan, those corrupt officials and ministers who intended to surrender to Li Zicheng gathered around Zhang Jinyan's mansion and discussed their retreat.
Yang Rucheng, the Minister of Rites, covered his face with his sleeves and cried, and said to everyone: "Gentlemen, I have just received the news that Mr. Dang, the Minister of Hubu, has been captured by Chongzhen, and all his property has been confiscated! It is really sad to hear it and shed tears! "
Liang Zhaoyang, a concubine, said angrily: "Even the chief minister of Wei was beheaded by Chongzhen. It is reasonable for the party leaders to be captured. Sirs, what should we do? What should we do?"
Yes, what should I do? !
His family has more than 200,000 taels, which is more than that of Wei Shouxu! If this was found out, wouldn't it mean that someone would be killed?
Qian Weikun, the Prime Minister of the Imperial Academy, also nodded angrily.
Why is this emperor so crazy? The emperor shares the world with us Donglin gentlemen, what a wonderful thing, but now he wants to kill these gentlemen, he is really a foolish king who will never be easy! We should sternly despise such a foolish king and serve His Majesty the Emperor Dashun. I believe that they, the gentlemen of Donglin, will also be useful in the Dashun Dynasty.
If it really doesn’t work, isn’t there still Jiannu… isn’t there still the Qing Dynasty? The Qing Dynasty is still our second choice. Where can we, the civil servants and officials, not make a living? I am willing to work under you, Chongzhen, to give you face! Now you are blaming me, how unreasonable!
Seeing everyone's anger, Zhang Jinyan took a deep breath and immediately opened his mouth and said: "The emperor must have been deceived by the eunuchs, and we will be the evildoers on the side of the emperor!"
All the ministers looked at each other.
Ye Chuchun, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, asked: "Master Zhang, where did the soldiers come from?"
Young Master Yang Guanguang said fiercely: "We should contact Xiangcheng Bo Li Guozhen, Xinlehou Liu Wenbing, and Prince Consort Gong Yonggu. These three people control the troops and horses of the capital. If we can win over these three people, great things can happen!"
Another Shao Zhan Shi Yu analyzed calmly, and finally said: "These three people are all Chongzhen's confidants, and I am afraid they will not be swayed. The urgent task now is to find Duke Cheng. After being the hero of Jingnan, Duke Cheng is in the capital camp. Known to be prestigious!”
Seeing that everyone was in a panic, Zhang Jinyan spoke loudly: "Young masters, there is no need to panic. Duke Cheng Guo has already joined us and is now leading his servants and the troops of all the families present to head towards the school ground. As long as he uses lightning speed to By capturing the Prince Consort and Xin Lehou, and making an emergency landing to Uncle Xiangcheng, we are all heroes of the Great Shun!"
"Sure enough, Zhang Shangshu knows things well. He is truly a famous minister!"
"Chongzhen's son does not need Zhang Shangshu, he deserves to be subjugated!"
"..."
Hearing the discussions of the surrounding ministers, Zhang Jinyan smiled and said: "Masters, you should think about how I can persuade Emperor Dashun to hold the enthronement ceremony when I meet him."
At this moment, there was a burst of chaotic footsteps outside the mansion. Zhang Jinyan was overjoyed, slapped the table and stood up directly: "Gentlemen, the great thing has been accomplished! Follow me to see Duke Cheng Guo quickly. This time I can complete the battle." , It’s all down to Duke Cheng Guo’s bravery and good fighting skills!”
"No, no, Zhang Shangshu is the first to do it!"
"We are all heroes of Dashun, no need to say more..."
A group of officials walked out of the palace happily, and happened to bump into the Fubo Camp filled with the smell of blood.
The appearance of Fubo Camp is extremely terrifying. Those walking in front are all wearing armor, holding spears, wolf spears, muskets and vine armor. They are well-equipped and have a murderous aura. They are really elite troops!
The officials were stunned, and Zhang Jinyan immediately shouted: "Is Duke Cheng here? I am Zhang Jinyan. Please remove your armor and meet me!"
"Dong Cheng?"
Yu Dayou looked strange in the military formation.
The general next to Yu Dayou, who had a sword on his neck, had a mournful face, his legs were weak from fear, and even had a faint smell of urine, shouted quickly: "I am Zhu Chunchen, the Duke of Chengguo. My ancestor was a hero of Jingnan, and I share the same fate with the country." Tongxiu! You can’t kill me, you can’t kill me!”
Seeing this situation, Yu Dayou couldn't help showing a look of disgust on his face: "You are such a thing, after becoming the Duke of the country, you really bring shame to our ancestors!"
Then, Yu Dayou stopped talking nonsense to the shouting officials in front of him. He waved his hand and snorted: "Bring them all back to the school grounds and let your three majesties deal with them!"
Without hesitation, the soldiers of Fubo Camp swarmed forward and captured these helpless 'Donglin Gentlemen'!
When Zhang Jinyan saw that the people who came were not Duke Cheng's team, he was so frightened that he quickly cried out and begged for mercy: "General, I am the Minister of the Ministry of War! I was confused for a moment and was kidnapped by these treacherous ministers and traitors. I am innocent. I I am a loyal minister of the Ming Dynasty! Spare my life, general! I have one hundred thousand silver, which I would like to dedicate to the general! General, please spare my life, please show kindness..."
Yu Dayou didn't say anything, just waved his hand: "Take it away!"
Suddenly, the Five Thousand Fubo Battalion, holding dozens of officials and thousands of family members, marched toward the school grounds in a crowd, and the scene was particularly spectacular.
After entering the city gate, you go directly to the school grounds.
And Yu Dayou Ping retreated to the left and right, took off his weapon, strode up to the tower, faced the three... no, there was also Zhu Youjian with a murderous look on his face. The four Ming emperors held their hands and said: "Your Majesty, the rebels have been captured." After defeating them, our army beheaded 800 people, routed 2,000 enemies, and captured the enemy general alive. After the general claimed to be the Duke of the country..."
Hearing Yu Dayou's words, Zhu Di couldn't help but look a little shocked and surprised, and the expressions of the generals who followed Zhu Di were also indescribably surprised.
When Zhu Youjian heard this, his already angry heart became even more angry!
Zhu Chunchen!
Fortunately, I trust you so much. I originally wanted to ask you to take the prince away with my uncle, but when I failed, you were the first to betray me when I tried to confiscate the house!
Then, Zhu Youjian looked at the ministers escorted by the audience, his head hurting from anger.
Zhang Jinyan, Yang Rucheng...
Dozens of people in a row were all the loyal people he usually thought of as humerus!
Yu Dayou continued to report: "In addition, when the general was escorting the rebels, these people wanted to bribe the general with taels of money, and the general secretly recorded the amount, and the bribe amount was no less than a million. What's more Those who want to give their wives and daughters as gifts..."
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes could already spit out anger.
Without any hesitation, he passed directly over Emperor Chongzhen in his own plane, and immediately shouted in a cold voice: "Kill!"
Zhu Houcong also nodded slightly.
After seeing Zhu Houcong lightly nodding, Yu Dayou said sonorously and forcefully: "According to His Majesty Hongwu's order, kill!"
All of a sudden, hundreds of heads fell to the ground in the entire school grounds. It was really a killing man whose heads were rolling and blood was flowing like a river!
Zhu Houcong looked calm and watched this scene without feeling any discomfort.
Zhu Youjian's face was extremely ugly. After seeing all these rebellious ministers beheaded, he immediately bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Houcong and said, "Unworthy descendant Zhu Youjian pays homage to Emperor Taizu and Emperor Shizong. Such traitors mistakenly I’ve been here for a long time!”
Then, Zhu Youjian became indignant and gritted his teeth and said: "All ministers have misunderstood me, and all civil servants can be killed!"
"The ministers should indeed be killed, but you, Zhu Youjian, were not delayed."
After all the unstable factors and corrupt officials in the capital were eliminated, Zhu Houcong finally looked at Zhu Youjian, snorted coldly, and said: "The whole court is full of mediocre people, incompetent people, and corrupt people. Don’t you, Zhu Youjian, have any responsibility?!”
After hearing Zhu Houcong's words, Zhu Youjian froze.
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di also turned their gazes over.
