"How is the government and the opposition?"
Chongzhen's disregard for government affairs is nothing more than an appearance.
On the one hand, he didn't know how to deal with the chaos in Shandong. On the other hand, he also wanted to see if the court was stable after such a big change.
In private, he summoned Wu Mengming and Han Chuan.
Faced with this problem, Wu Mengming didn't even think about it, and said directly: "Your Majesty has brought great blessings to the sky, and the Ming Dynasty has been obedient to the people. Even if he encounters minor disasters, it will not affect the majesty of the Ming Dynasty."
Chongzhen waved his hand, not wanting to hear his flattery.
He has his own spies in Jinyiwei, and he actually already knows the virtues of Wu Mengming.
However, this man was well-behaved, honest and obedient. Although he was greedy for money and lustful, he was generally useful, so Chongzhen did not touch him.
The person he really thought was a capable general in the Jinyi Guard was actually Han Chuan next to him.
Han Chuan lived up to his expectations. After careful consideration, he said: "Your Majesty, I have sent people to Shandong. No matter what, the movements of the rebels must be grasped. No matter how the court responds in the future, it will be targeted."
This answer made Chongzhen extremely satisfied.
After the defeat of Shahe, the people in the government and the public were in panic, and the ministers were at a loss and had no idea what to do. In the end, Han Chuan was the one who took the lead. What is this but a go-getter?
Wu Mengming next to him had sweat on his forehead and realized that he was being outclassed by Han Chuan.
The subordinate he had promoted at the beginning was about to rise to the top!
Chongzhen was in a better mood and couldn't help but ask more: "In your opinion, how can the situation in Shandong be resolved?"
Han Chuan hesitated for a moment and said: "The Jinyiwei are His Majesty's retainers. They will do whatever His Majesty orders. As for the important affairs of the government, the Jinyiwei dare not overstep their authority."
The Jinyiwei is an executive agency and the emperor's private army. To go beyond this category is to seek death.
He rejected Chongzhen's question, but made Chongzhen even more satisfied.
"Okay, you go down. Shandong's military information is here, please submit it immediately."
Wu Mengming and Han Chuan quickly thanked and left. When they got outside, Wu Mengming no longer groveled, his eyes were full of strange brilliance.
"Han Tongzhi is really amazing. He was able to escape unscathed today. My whole bodyguard depends on Han Tongzhi to deal with it."
Han Chuan's waist almost reached 180 degrees, and his tone was extremely humble.
"As long as the adults are around, the little one will feel at ease and be confident in doing things. The adults are the god of Jin Yiwei. Only with the adults here, can Jin Yiwei be safe and sound."
Wu Mengming nodded without any trace, the hostility in his eyes dissipating slightly.
"This Jin Yiwei is not yours, nor mine, but His Majesty's. Don't forget that our high-ranking officials have to sit down, waiting to replace you and me, but there are many people. Han Tongzhi, don't be blinded and act like a relative. Pain comes quickly to the enemy."
Han Chuan never raised his head from beginning to end.
"The villain is where he is today, thanks to the support and grace of the adults. The villain knows how he got his wealth. Without the care of the adults, the villain is nothing."
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Wu Mengming laughed loudly and warned: "I hope your heart is as sincere as your mouth."
After that, he walked away.
Obviously, no matter how nice Han Chuan's words were, Wu Mengming would still be skeptical.
Power animals are like this. Once someone approaches the red line, they will inevitably become suspicious.
Han Chuan remained calm, as if the confrontation just now had never happened.
Seeing the young eunuch coming towards him, he hurriedly approached and whispered: "Eunuch Huang, please send a message to Eunuch Wang. Eunuch Gao is back. It is up to Your Majesty to decide how to deal with it."
Huang Ping nodded and said: "My servant knows that Han Tongzhi is working hard on state affairs. Your Majesty will be pleased to know that. However, the weather is getting colder. Only by taking care of yourself can you better serve Your Majesty. It is also good to take a rest during the three, four and five days."
Even when facing a young eunuch, Han Chuan was extremely respectful.
"Thank you Eunuch Huang for your concern. I understand."
Han Chuan returned home, went directly to the study, found "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" from the bookshelf, turned to the fourth volume, and wrote down the fifth word in the fifth line of each page.
He turned around and left the study, found his servant Wang San, and ordered: "I heard that the price of rice is going to rise again. Go buy some and save it quickly."
Wang San got the order, took the money and went out, went to Changlong Rice Store, and came back soon after buying rice.
Han Chuan watched the newly purchased rice being put into storage, but he was in a trance, but in fact he was frightened.
When he returned to Jinyiwei the next day, he ordered his subordinates: "How is the fighting situation in Shanxi? When will Governor Hong be able to cross the river? Also, any changes by Shanxi thieves in the future should be reported to me as soon as possible."
His men were full of lawsuits, but they didn't dare not listen, so they had to go down and do their work.
Gao Qi Dive is back.
This news quickly attracted all attention.
Everyone knows that with his return, the battle of Shahe will be concluded.
"Your Majesty, this slave is incompetent and has disobeyed His Majesty's trust. He really deserves to die!!!!"
Chongzhen finally went to court.
It was impossible not to go to court. Everyone in the court was very curious about the situation of the Battle of Shahe, and there must be an explanation.
Gao Qiqian was brought up, and he knelt down and cried, hoping to arouse Chongzhen's sympathy.
After the Battle of Shahe, the imperial court had made preliminary arrangements.
Xie Sanbin, the governor of Shandong, was dismissed from his post and suffered an unreasonable disaster.
As for Wu Xiang, Wu Sangui and his son...
The court made no comment.
Because the father and son, like Zu Dashou, ran directly back to Liaodong and hid in the military camp.
Zu Dashou's past events made the imperial court put a taboo on it, for fear of forcing the Wu family and his son to rebel again.
Facing Gao Qiqian, Chongzhen actually had murderous intentions.
The civil servants could behead him, but Zhu Dadian had already committed suicide; the generals had no choice but to easily force him to rebel.
What could be easier to deal with than a house slave?
However, before dealing with Gao Qiqian, both Chongzhen and the court officials wanted to find out how the Ming Dynasty's most elite Guan Ning cavalry was defeated.
"Slave dog, please tell me carefully. If you dare to hide or lie even a little bit, I will cut you into pieces."
Gao Qiqian shivered with fright, and told the story of the battle in great detail.
The civil and military personnel present were quite nervous at first and made many plans at the same time. There are also many disciples and associates of Zhou Yanru who are eager to try and prepare to take the opportunity to counterattack.
They had been in charge before, but they had lost their political advantage and were now in constant panic.
Unexpectedly, the main battle was sent out, and the consequences were even more serious.
If you don't seize the opportunity to counterattack, you will not be a civil servant.
But as the monarchs and ministers listened to Gao Qiqian's story, their expressions gradually became brighter.
It's not that Gao Qiqian said anything shocking, but that he didn't frame the situation and shirk responsibility.
Is this still a eunuch?
Based on everyone's understanding of eunuchs, when encountering this situation, the eunuch will definitely complain and shift the responsibility to others in order to save his life.
As a result, in Gao Qiqian's narration, he repeatedly excused Zhu Dadian, and even praised and regretted Jin Guoqi, Zu Kuan and others.
Even the Wu family and his son, who fled back to Liaodong, had no fault in his mouth.
"Your Majesty, the rebels got poisonous bombs from nowhere. Once triggered, they spread for miles. Our soldiers were unprepared, and many of them were exposed to the poisonous smoke, and their lives were worse than death. This battle is really not for slaves and others. It is the crime of being greedy for life and afraid of death, and being stupid and incompetent.”
Chongzhen listened blankly, but it became even more difficult to accept it.
If no one made a mistake in such a huge failure, what does that mean?
Is it God's will?
But as the emperor, God's will allows him to be like this, doesn't that mean...
Thinking of this, Chongzhen couldn't help but feel chills all over his body, and his body was shaky again.
"You dog slave, how dare you speak so eloquently after things have happened now? If you had neglected your duties, were arrogant and stupid, how could you be in such trouble today? Someone, please take this dog slave away and torture him carefully."
Gao Qi Qian was stunned.
what happened?
Usually when we lie and conceal things, everything is fine. Why is it that today I told the truth, but I can't escape the death penalty?
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, this slave has been wronged! This slave..."
The big Han general rushed in and dragged him down like a dog, letting his cries of injustice float outside the cold palace.
The emperor on the dragon throne seemed to have done something insignificant, and now he looked slightly satisfied.
All the misfortune is not my fault, it is all due to your failure to live up to the divine grace.
When the ministers in the hall saw this scene, many of them felt sad. For the first time, I discovered that the beast brocade robe on my body didn’t seem so comfortable!
Chongzhen sat too high and too far away, so that even though he was satisfied, he could not clearly see the reactions of his important ministers.
Now, he seems to have found the feeling of being wise and powerful again.
"Dear dear sirs, the people of Shandong are suffering from the poison. Day after day, I feel uneasy. How can you stay out of it? Do you have any good words today to save Shandong from the fire and water?"
The heads of the ministers lowered even further.
Chongzhen waited for a while, feeling furious in his heart. Just as he was about to speak, someone broke in outside the palace.
"Your Majesty, urgent report from Shanxi. The rebels broke through Huangyu Pass and Jingxing Pass yesterday, and their troops have reached the outskirts of Zhending (now Zhengding) and Shunde (now Xingtai). This is an urgent document from Lu Xiangsheng, a famous soldier preparing for the road, praying for more help from the imperial court. Soldiers to prevent thieves and bandits from causing trouble in the capital."
There was an uproar in the hall, and everyone was dumbfounded.
No one would have thought that the Northwest Rebel Army, which was already in great difficulty in Shanxi, would break through the Taihang Mountains and enter the capital.
We have already reached Zhending and Shunde, is the capital still far away?
Chongzhen's face turned pale, and the little bit of pride he had just now turned into a joke in such a critical situation.
