Chapter 225 Dingyuan Chongzhen
"Old slave, I will wait until death..."
Zhang Yan is a cold beauty, extremely beautiful, but even this kind of person, in the eyes of Emperor Daxing, still does not have the mature beauty of Hakka.
Dressed in filial piety, Zhang Yan remained silent after reading it. It wasn't until Wei Zhongxian felt his knees going numb that Empress Zhang said slowly: "When did Emperor Daxing write the edict?"
Wei Zhongxian lay on the ground: "Last year, when I conferred Chen Cao as the Duke of Liang, I left the edict. After His Majesty fell into the water, he specially ordered the old slave to write it down."
"Chen Cao is just a new lord in the dynasty. How did he get such great ability?"
"The empress does not know that since the third year of Tianqi, Emperor Daxing's internal funds have been entirely dependent on Chen Cao's affairs. Only Emperor Daxing has the strength to purge Liaodong;
However, Chen Cao played a big role in this joint. "
Zhang Yan heard Zhu Youxiao talk about Chen Cao a few days ago when Zhu Youxiao was in better health. That was also what Zhu Youxiao said. Since he specifically told him at that time, he also thought about Chen Cao. real.
"As a woman in this palace, I don't know about the Liao affairs, but I have heard that Yuan Chonghuan took so much money from Emperor Daxing, but the Liao affairs still have not improved. I just don't know how he does it."
Wei Zhongxian was still lying down: "Your Majesty, it is related to the safety and development of our Ming Dynasty. Old slaves dare not make mistakes, and slave building actions are becoming more frequent. If Chen Cao is forced to rebel because of this trivial matter, it will be harmful to our Ming Dynasty but not beneficial at all." .”
After all, Zhang Yan is a woman, and she is cautious when it comes to national affairs. Moreover, she has no experience in governing the country. Naturally, a fake edict can easily deceive Zhang Yan.
"Since this is the imperial edict left by Emperor Daxing and it is related to the safety of the country, I naturally recognize it," Zhang Yan said and asked Wei Zhongxian to stand up: "The things you did in the previous dynasty were also for Daxing. Good Emperor, but King Xin will ascend the throne tomorrow. Whether the words of my wife-in-law will be of any use at that time are beyond my control. I also know that the country has no money. Regarding Chen Cao’s matter, I Just say it as much as you can.”
"Old slave deserves to die..."
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Seven days later, as soon as Chen Cao's ship arrived in Shanghai County, Songjiang Prefecture, he received the news that Zhu Youxiao had been buried and that King Xinzhu Youjian had ascended the throne as emperor.
"Changing Yuan Chongzhen?"
Chen Cao shook his head: "This is an unlucky year..."
"No way, sir?" Zhao Xin said with a question on his face: "Those people in the Ministry of Rites will not come up with some unlucky year names. If you dare to do this, are you afraid of dying ten times?"
Chen Cao laughed: "You idiot, I want you to study more."
After saying this, Chen Cao greeted Qi Xianzong: "What's going on?"
"The general has lived up to the expectations of the prince and successfully relocated everyone. The prince's family is safe and sound, and the families of the generals and generals are fine. In addition, according to the prince's instructions, two passes in Songjiang Mansion have been blocked. The people of the imperial court can no longer pass through. coming."
Chen Cao nodded with satisfaction, but he didn't have time to go home, so he turned around and looked at Xin Zhao: "Hurry up and make arrangements to pick up the remaining people. Now we can sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and there are things that should be given to the slaves. , not a single point less.”
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Beijing, Hall of Supreme Harmony
"Your Majesty, Qian Jiazheng, the Gongsheng student, has written a letter to impeach Wei Zhongxian, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, for ten major crimes..."
Zhao Nanxing winked, and a science and technology official immediately came out and spoke.
It is an indisputable fact that Zhu Youjian likes the Donglin Party. His teacher in Xinwangfu happened to be Qian Jiazheng's teacher. When Zhu Youjian had hated Wei Zhongxian since he was a child, when he heard this, he immediately remembered the relationship between Queen Zhang's sister-in-law and the couple on the eve of his accession to the throne. his conversation.
"Well, I know. I will submit the memorial. I will make my own decision on this matter..."
All the Donglin Party members were immediately puzzled that the emperor remained silent for such a simple and clear test, and even a few of the eunuchs who wanted to rebel were immediately discouraged.
What does the emperor mean?
If these people knew that there was a posthumous edict, I am afraid that the court would be in chaos at this moment.
"Your Majesty, I request that Wei Zhongxian be killed in order to rectify the dynasty..."
Are all the ministers in the palace feeling numb?
Aren't you, Huang Liji, a eunuch?
It's really not the case. Huang Liji became the chief assistant thanks to Wei Zhongxian, but he was arranged by Zhu Youxiao. In today's terms, he is a typical second- and fifth-year-old boy...
That is what is often called an undercover informant.
According to the criminal laws of the Ming Dynasty, if such a person is caught, he will be sentenced to castration...
Cut off the chicken...
However, as the chief assistant of the Ming Dynasty, Huang Liji naturally would not receive such treatment.
Gao Panlong and other censors from the Metropolitan Procuratorate knelt down one after another and shouted righteously, "Please kill Wei Zhongxian."
For a moment, the smell of gunpowder in the court became completely strong.
The members of the Eunuch Party are all waiting and watching. As the backbone, Cui Chengxiu and Tian Ergeng have their hearts raised in their throats at this moment. If things are really discordant, it is impossible for them to rebel now.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report to the Ministry of War."
Cui Chengxiu was Wei Zhongxian's die-hard loyalist. When he opened his mouth, all the gentlemen in Qingliu fell silent, wanting to hear what kind of demon this guy wanted to be.
"What's going on with the Ministry of War?"
Cui Chengxiu said loudly: "Your Majesty, I received military information from Liaodong last day. The slave army has arrived at Daling River. Yuan Chonghuan reported to the imperial court and asked the imperial court to allocate the remaining 6.3 million taels of military pay;
In addition, the Governor-General of Liang Kingdom ordered the Wu army to assist the Liao Dynasty. However, two days ago, the minister received an urgent official document from Nanjing. Nanjing garrison Wei Guogong Xu Hongji reported that the Nanjing garrison force failed to round up the family members of Liang Kingdom and the workshop general system. Nanjing failed. The Right Guards and Xiaoling Guards mutinied and counterattacked to encircle and suppress the army. The Beijing camp was defeated and returned. Now, Chen Cao's family members in Nanjing have all fled to Songjiang Prefecture. "
"Evil thief..."
Zhu Youjian cursed loudly, and everyone in the palace bowed down: "Chen Cao is so hateful, he actually dares to instigate Nanjing Right Guards and Xiaoling Guards to rebel, and pass on the decree..."
"Your Majesty..." Cui Chengxiu interrupted Zhu Youjian. When all the monarchs and ministers were filled with indignation, if he didn't tell the truth, Xiao Cui would definitely suffer: "Chen Cao is not to blame for this."
"Nonsense," Zhu Guozuo came out and shouted: "The Nanjing Right Guards and Xiaoling Guards dared to save Chen Cao, which has proved that Chen Cao had already planned it. Your Majesty, Cui Chengxiu, has not spoken to Chen Cao about this matter. His Majesty will consider you." Does Cui Chengxiu have a relationship with Chen Cao?"
"The Ministry of War, let's talk..."
It is a fact recognized by everyone that Zhu Youjian has a bad temper. If Xiao Cui cannot explain the reason at this moment, the official title of Minister of the Ministry of War will be lost.
"I am not speaking for Chen Cao, but for His Majesty and the country."
Cui Chengxiu said loudly: "The chief minister decided that Chen Cao would rebel and sent people to Liaodong to replace the Dingwu Army. This was not a wise move. Besides, Chen Cao led his army outside and was still on the front line of Liaodong. He was caught between Yuan Chonghuan and Jiannu. In the middle, this act of forcing a counterattack in front of the formation is really a wrong move;
As a member of the Jin Yiwei family, Chen Cao must have eyes and ears in Nanjing, not to mention he has a sea ship. News can travel from Nanjing to Liaodong for up to seven days. It is really ridiculous for the chief minister to ask for the arrest of his family members..."
"Cui Chengxiu," Huang Liji scolded: "You are a common man, the idea of arresting Chen Cao was yours. It was approved by Emperor Daxing."
Cui Chengxiu shook his head indifferently: "The words of Lord Chief Assistant are really ridiculous. How can I, a minister of the Ministry of War, come up with such a bad idea? To force the general to counterattack in front of the battle, this kind of behavior is not as good as the opponent's pig or dog?"
Cui Chengxiu's words immediately scolded Huang Liji, who was so scolded that Huang Liji turned red in the face. Now he turned his face and denied it. That was because the only people who knew about these things at that time were the cabinet and a few ministers. Now the new emperor has ascended the throne. , they are all veterans, Chen Cao's matter is a hot potato, who dares to take over it casually?
Huang Liji looked around. Even the cabinet ministers Shi Minlai and Zhang Ruitu lowered their heads and looked at their toes. What does this mean? It was clear that he was now the one taking the blame.
Cui Chengxiu immediately handed over his trump card: "Your Majesty, I have a secret report from Liaodong spies. After Chen Cao learned that Duke Wei had arrested his family members, he had abandoned Guangning City and took all the military and civilian officials in Guangning by sea. The boat went to Songjiang Mansion, and Chen Cao was already forced to rebel."
'Boom...'
Zhu Youjian was trembling all over. He was much more impatient than his imperial brother. He was thinking that he had just ascended the throne and was planning to deal with Wei Zhongxian first. However, his wife-in-law came to him in the middle of the night to discuss not only protecting Wei Zhongxian but also Chen Cao. That eunuch was a domestic slave with three surnames, and he also produced the so-called 'edict' of Emperor Daxing.
The Ming Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety. Although Zhu Youjian seriously doubted the authenticity of this edict, it came from the hands of the emperor's sister-in-law. He took over the throne from the emperor's brother. How could he refuse the emperor's sister-in-law? requirements.
However, today, Chen Cao made it clear that he was rebelling. In order to take care of the overall situation, he actually agreed to Cui Chengxiu's request not to deal with Chen Cao. This was fine. He originally wanted to deal with Wei Zhongxian, but Cui Chengxiu used Chen Cao's affairs to fool him.
"Hubu..." Zhu Youjian looked coldly at Zhou Yingqiu, the Hubu Shangshu who was also a member of the eunuch party: "How much more money does the treasury need? Can it support Yuan Chonghuan's request this time?"
Zhou Yingqiu raised his head. This guy was one of the 'Ten Dogs' and shared the honor and disgrace with the eunuchs: "Your Majesty, the national treasury supported the Liao Dynasty with 4.2 million taels last year, but now the treasury only has 1.7 million taels of silver. After His Majesty’s enthronement ceremony and the arrangement of the Daxing Emperor’s mausoleum, there will be nothing left, and it is very likely that His Majesty’s internal funds will be used to support it.”
Zhu Youjian can kill people at this moment. He wants to kill people, but Jin Yiwei is not in his hands: "How much money do you have in the internal funds?"
Wang Chengen bowed: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is in the hands of Wei Zhongxian. I don't know the specific amount..."
"It's Wei Zhongxian again..."
Zhu Youjian gritted his teeth and spoke, and then said loudly: "Go...call Wei Zhongxian to me..."
As soon as Wei Zhongxian entered the hall, he felt that the atmosphere was not right. Cui Chengxiu and Tian Ergeng winked at him one after another. Wei Zhongxian, a veteran, naturally knew that there was a problem this time, so he knelt down towards Zhu Youjian who was on the dragon throne: "Old slave, give me to the emperor." Hello, I'm here, please give me your permission..."
