At first, Emperor Chongzhen just listened seriously. However, when he heard about the imperial examination fraud case, his expression suddenly changed.
As an emperor, he certainly knew how much disaster cheating in the imperial examination would bring to the dynasty's rule. It can be said that whether the world's surname is Zhu or not depends on who controls the imperial examination, that is, who controls the future officials of the Ming Dynasty.
After hearing this, I realized that the officials below were even thinking of ways to make money from the refugees, and their faces became even more ugly.
Just when Zhu Yu'ao mentioned that it was Zhou Bian's business in the end, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but shouted angrily: "Sure enough, like father, like son!"
When Zhu Aona heard this, she knew that her uncle was definitely going to be unlucky! But she didn't mean to help, because as far as she was concerned, she felt that it was time to teach Zhou Bian a lesson.
After Emperor Chongzhen said something bitterly, he immediately showed concern and said to Zhang Mingwei: "There are too few guards around you, sir. I am lucky to have my concubine by your side today."
As soon as he said this, he heard Wang Chengen's voice asking for an audience from outside the palace: "I have something urgent to report!"
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he immediately announced his entry into the palace.
When Wang Chengen heard this, he hurriedly entered and saw Zhang Mingwei and Zhu Yasuo also there. He was a little startled, and then his expression relaxed a little and said: "It turns out that both the gentleman and the princess are here. This old slave is really scared to death!"
Having said this, he turned to look at Emperor Chongzhen and formally reported: "When I was investigating the Jiading uncle's mansion, I heard that Bian made a big fuss at the residence of Commander Jinyiwei that week, so he beat the steward at the gate of the mansion, and then Commander Luo The envoy arrived and after hearing what he said to apologize, Zhou Bian immediately led people to Chang'an Street, saying that he wanted to cause trouble for the husband. As soon as the servant heard this, he rushed there immediately..."
Having said this, Emperor Chongzhen knew what happened next. It's just that he didn't know what happened before. After hearing this, I was even more angry.
He didn't expect that Zhou Bian would be so arrogant, and he didn't expect that Luo Yangxing didn't behave like a Jinyiwei commander at all, and dared to divert trouble, as if he didn't know that he valued Mr. This person is indeed useless!
With this in mind, Emperor Chongzhen ordered Zhu Yu'ao: "Tell these nonsense to your mother. Don't say that I am ruthless about some things!"
Obviously, Emperor Chongzhen was continuously stimulated by the scandals of the Zhou family and his son, and had already made up his mind.
After hearing this, Zhu Ainao quickly agreed. Her father was furious and did not dare to say more, so he left in a hurry.
Watching her leave, Emperor Chongzhen turned his head and said seriously to Zhang Mingwei: "There are too few people in your house, and I really can't feel at ease. This is good..."
Having said this, he pondered for a moment, and then said decisively to Zhang Mingwei: "You said that Zhou Yuji and his wife are loyal ministers, so I will immediately send them to your house first. One will be in charge of the outer courtyard, and the other will be in charge of the inner courtyard. Once my servants are well trained, I can feel at ease."
When Wang Chengen heard this, he was immediately dumbfounded.
You should know that Zhou Yuji had not yet been transferred to Miyun at this time, but as a brave general in the Yongwei camp, his reputation was second only to Huang Degong and Sun Yingyuan. At this time, he was commanding the troops in the capital, and he also held the position of deputy general, which was commonly known as deputy commander-in-chief. In later generations, he would be a military region commander. It would be strange if Wang Chengen was not dumbfounded to have a general of this level guard Zhang Mingwei's home.
Zhang Mingwei wrote the history of the late Ming Dynasty, so of course he knew what kind of treatment this was, and he couldn't help but be dumbfounded.
However, when he remembered the purpose of entering the palace, he did not refuse. Instead, he said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Only when I went out of the city, there were scholars who were forced to cheat and steal buns, and those who were tall, powerful and capable. Hunters have reached the point of selling their sons and daughters. Your Majesty, please consider that these capable people have been forced to this point by the world. You can imagine how ordinary people are in dire straits."
At this point, Zhang Mingwei became a little excited, and his voice became even louder: "Out of the city, the refugees I saw along the way had already seen their relatives freeze to death and starve to death, and then they were thrown away like garbage, but they didn't think so. They have become so numb that they are indifferent, and even say that they will die early and be released early. What kind of experience will make them like this? Your Majesty, this is still the foot of the emperor, that's it. What about other places? When I think about it, I think I am extremely worried about the current situation of our compatriots!”
Taking a deep breath and trying to calm down, Zhang Mingwei said to Emperor Chongzhen with a very serious expression: "Not to mention anything else, it's just that outside the capital city, those refugees are crying for food. If rescue is delayed, one more person will die. Your Majesty's My reputation will be lost even more. Although I, Zhang Mingwei, am not talented, please give me the power to solve the refugee problem outside the city first!"
Feeling his concern for the country and the people, and imagining the situations he described, Emperor Chongzhen was also excited, and immediately made a decision and said: "Okay, then I will temporarily appoint you as the envoy for the comfort and resettlement of refugees in the capital area, and give you a prescription." Sword, in all matters related to refugees, if there is any illegality, regardless of status or official position, you can kill it first and then report it!"
After finishing speaking, he hesitated again, and finally said to Zhang Mingwei: "It's just... Sir, I'm afraid this refugee matter will be difficult to handle. Otherwise, I'd better change the name, so as not to be punished by the censor if I can't complete it later." Talk about impeachment."
Although Emperor Chongzhen has been in the Forbidden City, he is already in his thirties after all, and there are some things that he can think of with his toes.
If the refugee issue is easy, it is very easy. As long as there is enough food, it is not a problem at all!
But the key to the current problem is that Emperor Chongzhen has no surplus food. He remembered that the last time he forced the Minister of Household Affairs to allocate part of the food for disaster relief.
Without food now, the refugee problem will be very difficult!
Emperor Chongzhen also knew that Zhang Mingwei would definitely attract the attention of everyone in the capital at this time. If he didn't do this well, those people who had nothing to do with his corpse would definitely attack him in groups. Although he is keeping me safe, nothing will happen to my husband. But if this matter is not handled well, it will still have a great impact on Mr.’s reputation!
While he was thinking about it, Zhang Mingwei said in a firm tone: "If others could solve this matter, there wouldn't be so many human tragedies outside the city today. Since others can't, then I will do it. There is no need to change. This is the refugee resettlement envoy in Gyeonggi Province!"
Although there are mountains of swords and seas of fire, he still has to fight for the sake of the people without frowning. This spirit shocked Emperor Chongzhen, and he was also very moved. He stepped forward and grabbed Zhang Mingwei's hand and said, "Okay, I will fully support you, sir. If you need anything, sir, just ask!"
Wang Chengen on the side was also shocked when he heard these words just now. He couldn't help but secretly say to himself: "Look, only people like Mr. who truly serve the country and the people should be remembered in history and be remembered by future generations forever!"
Zhang Mingwei was not pretentious. After hearing what Emperor Chongzhen said, he immediately said: "I don't trust the soldiers of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division outside the city. Since Zhou Yuji is coming to protect me, it's better to let him bring troops to help me. "
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he let go of Zhang Mingwei's hand and clapped his hands and said, "Okay, that's just right. I asked him to select five hundred soldiers immediately and wait for your orders."
After finishing speaking, he glanced at Wang Chengen, and then said to Zhang Mingwei: "But it will take some time to mobilize the army. How about I ask Wang Daban to lead the people from Dongchang to help you?"
Wang Chengen is actually very busy, but it doesn't matter if he just listens to Zhang Mingwei's orders for the time being. Therefore, he did not complain out loud about having too much to do.
Zhang Mingwei glanced at him, nodded to him, then turned to look at Emperor Chongzhen and said: "I still have ideas to solve the refugee problem outside the city, and I need your Majesty's cooperation."
Hearing what he meant, he really had a solution. Emperor Chongzhen was immediately overjoyed and a little curious at the same time. He quickly said: "I said that I will fully cooperate. Sir, if you need it, just tell me!"
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In the Forbidden City, before Zhu Aolao met Queen Zhou, she met Prince Zhu Cixiang first.
"Hey, didn't you go to work as a maid for Sir?" When Zhu Cixiang saw that there was no one else around, he immediately winked and said, "Could it be that you couldn't bear the suffering and ran back by yourself or were driven back by Sir?"
"..." Zhu Yuyao was speechless upon hearing this, but she had something on her mind and didn't want to chat with Zhu Cixiang, so she briefly talked about what happened today in a few words.
When Zhu Cixiang heard her speak, his playful expression immediately disappeared, and at the end he sighed with emotion: "So many things have happened!"
Having said this, he rolled his eyes and immediately asked: "Is Sir still in the palace?"
"I'm talking to my father!" After hearing this, Zhu Ainao answered smoothly, and immediately guessed the thoughts of this friendly brother, and immediately asked: "Is it possible that you are going to find Mr.?"
"It's better to know a brother than a sister!" Zhu Cixiang seemed to say excitedly after hearing this, "Anyway, I still have a few days to go south, so why not go to my husband and listen to his teachings?"
After saying that, he left the astonished Zhu Yuyao and ran away!
