Facts have proven that a person's ability to withstand blows can be improved through abuse.
This time Chongzhen only fainted for an hour.
When he got up again, he transformed into a furious lion.
"We founded the Ming Dynasty more than 200 years ago, and countless powerful enemies were wiped out. How dare rebels and traitors dare to call themselves brave? With Taizu and Emperor Taizong on top, why should I be afraid? Pass the order and seize all the soldiers and horses in the world. I will personally conquer Shandong Zuo without mercy. I swear not to return my master."
As soon as this statement came out, all the civil and military officials were dumbfounded. They did not expect that Chongzhen would be so decisive.
There were many emperors who were personally conquered by the Ming Dynasty, and there were also many who could fight.
But the one that is most unforgettable to everyone is that one.
And the situation today is even more dangerous than that time.
Could it be that the Ming Dynasty Guo Zuo...
Chongzhen said again: "I am personally marching, and all my dear friends are in front of the formation. Let you and I, the monarch and my ministers, work together to see how Shandong Zuoni can resist?"
Good guy, all the officials in the hall fell down like waves of wheat blown by the wind.
"Your Majesty, think twice!!!"
"Your Majesty! This is a matter of life and death. You must not be careless!!!!"
All the officials, not even the most violent censor, agreed with the imperial censor's personal conquest.
This situation made Chongzhen even more angry.
"The country has raised its men for two hundred years, and it is only now that they have sacrificed their lives for justice. What are you doing?"
No one among the ministers dared to speak, but no one changed their mind.
Only a fool would fight a battle he knows he will lose.
But now that the emperor was stimulated and went crazy, he had to find a way to calm his anger and reverse the situation.
In an instant, everyone's eyes were fixed on Wen Tiren.
Although Zhou Yanru is still the chief assistant, everyone knows that he has fallen out of favor.
If there is anyone who can make Chongzhen change his mind, it must be Wen Tiren.
When Wen Tiren heard that he was being asked to go into battle, he was so frightened that he peed.
Seeing that the ministers were of the same mind, Wen Tiren had no choice but to step forward.
"Your Majesty, Zuo Ni from Shandong is naturally resentful and arrogant. However, your Majesty's body of thousands of gold is the key to the safety of the world. It is not a gentleman to take risks lightly. As the prince said, Zuo Ni seems to be short-sighted, even though he is aggressive. , but have no enterprising spirit. Although these ferocious bandits are powerful for a while, they will be destroyed in a small area. I think that the court should not follow the trend, and first go against the trend and surrender. When the planning is proper and the four directions are stable, then with a thunderous strike, Then the country will be stable forever. There will not be wars everywhere and the people will be devastated."
Zhou Yanru immediately followed.
"Lao Wen Ge is sincere in his words to seek for the country. Today's imperial court is weak in military and exhausted in wealth. Trapped among beasts, if there is any misstep, there will be unspeakable disaster. Why not follow what Mr. Wen Ge said and postpone the expedition to Shandong , and make every effort to relieve the difficulties in Shanxi. By then the situation in the imperial court will be smooth, and there will be no fear of the canal being blocked and the north and south being cut off. How can a small corner of Shandong resist the world alone?"
Zhou Yanru mentioned a more serious problem.
Nowadays, the northwest bandits are raging in Shanxi and the capital, and Zuo Menggeng has cut off Shandong.
As a result, the connection between the capital and Jiangnan is in danger of being severed.
Not to mention that the various money and materials urgently needed by the capital could not be transported, even communications became intermittent.
If things go on like this, problems will inevitably arise in the imperial court's control over the vast area in the south.
Once that time comes, there will no longer be two problems: the northwest bandits and Shandong Zuo Mengeng.
Under the flames of war everywhere, Ming Dynasty is really hopeless.
While talking, Zhou Yanru also warned Wang Zhiguang with his eyes.
In fact, it wasn't just Zhou Yanru. All the civil and military officials in the hall, including Wang Chengen and Cao Yongchun beside Chongzhen, were all staring at Wang Zhiguang, with threats and warnings in their eyes.
Seeing that he was about to become a public enemy of the imperial court, Wang Zhiguang was frightened and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Zuo Menggeng... Zuo Ni has said that we can discuss the matter in Shandong. If the imperial court is interested, it can send an envoy to Cangzhou City. .”
Chongzhen's tiger eyes widened and he angrily said: "Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, we have not claimed vassal status, paid tribute, negotiated peace, or ceded territory. He, Zuo Mengeng, is just a mere rebel, and he is worthy of negotiating terms with me?"
Wang Chengen had to step forward at the critical moment.
"Your Majesty, this is just a temporary expedient. Moreover, Zuo Ni has not yet openly rebelled, and there is still room for debate about the damage to the dignity of the imperial court. If we don't stabilize Zuo Ni first, then he will not be a caged bird until the situation is reversed. , at the mercy of the Emperor?"
Chongzhen seemed to be moved, his expression hesitant.
The people under the steps were all human spirits. They noticed this scene and immediately bit on it.
"Your Majesty, it is not a pity to die with the old minister's broken body. I would like to go to Cangzhou in person, and I must make Zuo Nifan repent."
Wen Tiren followed Zhou Yanru.
"I am also willing to go."
Suddenly, all the ministers came out to invite themselves, as if they were all eager for success and worried about state affairs.
They are really afraid.
I'm afraid that Chongzhen really insists on conquering personally.
How could Chongzhen not know that those ministers who were driven to the front of the battle would all become cannon fodder?
All civil and military officials agreed, and even a headstrong person like Chongzhen had to be cautious.
"Zhou Qing and Wen Qing are important ministers of the country and the pillars of the imperial court. How can Zuo Ni be able to look after them? You will discuss carefully and come up with suitable candidates. Do not damage the prestige of the country, otherwise you will be severely punished!"
Although Chongzhen rejected the petitions of Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren, he also took a step back and acquiesced to peace talks with Shandong.
The ministers could not help but breathe a sigh of relief, unaware that the emperor above had quietly changed.
People will grow not only in their ability to withstand blows, but also in their knowledge and means.
When Chongzhen just succeeded to the throne, there was no doubt that he had no political ability.
Born as a vassal king, the only thing he learned during the precarious life was the art of strategy.
And he relied on this to successfully kill the eunuchs.
But strategizing and governing the country are completely different things.
Soon Chongzhen paid a heavy price for his naive strategy of governing the country.
Of course, this is also due to his lack of education.
As a prince, Chongzhen's most profound understanding of the Ming Dynasty was his ancestors.
Out of a sense of honor, the people he admired and learned from the most were undoubtedly Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di.
These two founding emperors laid the foundation of the Ming Dynasty with their heroic talents, broad strategies, and tough and sturdy styles.
Chongzhen has always followed these two ancestors as examples. What I learned naturally is the nature of being willing to bend rather than bend.
But times have changed, and after more than two hundred years of evolution, the two founding emperors he knew have naturally undergone many modifications.
What he can learn and inherit is obviously not comprehensive.
He only learned the staunchness of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di, but not the skills of the two founding emperors.
So the only thing that showed in him was stubbornness.
In addition, the way he dealt with the eunuchs was so beautiful that the outside world had high hopes for him, making him unable to let go of his pretensions as a holy king and wise master.
When he realized that the real handling of national affairs was not that simple, his response methods became very crude and ridiculous.
Knowing that the Houjin situation in Liaodong could not be pacified in a short time, we must end the consumption in Liaodong and try our best to resolve the rebellion in the northwest first.
But he had no responsibility and only acquiesced in Yuan Chonghuan and Mao Wenlong's contact with Huang Taiji.
Not to mention that Huang Taiji had the advantage. Even if he wanted to negotiate peace, if he, the emperor who could make the decision, did not come forward, how could Huang Taiji dare to believe the promises of Yuan Chonghuan and Mao Wenlong?
As a result, these two peace talks that were intended to cover up Akira finally came to nothing.
Chongzhen was also killed under the city by Huang Taiji, and his face was completely lost.
In order to save face and divert the conflict, the only thing Chongzhen could do was to put the blame on Yuan Chonghuan.
Let Yuan Chonghuan bear all the blame.
These are the costs of Chongzhen's growth.
