After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help but sneer and said: "It's only fifty taels of silver, which is really generous!"
Chen Baoting, who was standing next to him, was very angry when he saw it. He couldn't help but remind Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, this person must be a corrupt official!"
Although these people were with the emperor, they wouldn't know more details if Emperor Chongzhen didn't tell them. Therefore, at the moment, they simply think that Chen Xinjia is a corrupt official. As for corrupt officials, these young men who have just come out of the inner study hall, who have to cut off their descendants because of the pressure of life, are still very angry.
Emperor Chongzhen listened, looked at them and said: "I will deal with them sooner or later, but not now. As long as I treat you as my confidants, there will be a steady stream of officials coming to bribe you to please you. You must register first. Do you understand? ?”
"My slaves obey the order!" The four servants on duty bowed together to receive the order.
Speaking of Chen Xinjia in the Imperial City, he naturally didn't know that Emperor Chongzhen already knew his details. It was just that he didn't have a completely trustworthy army at hand, and he wanted to dig out more of his accomplices, so he didn't touch him.
At this time, he had traveled day and night, so it was naturally impossible for him to go back to Shanxi immediately, as his body would definitely not be able to bear it. He looked up and saw that it was almost evening, so he went to the inn, but without rest, he turned around and changed into casual clothes and went out.
Under the cover of his guards, he sneaked around seven times and finally went to Yang Sichang's house. After all, he is a feudal official, and Yang Sichang is an assistant minister of the cabinet. Without the emperor's will, if he visits the capital as soon as possible, it will attract great attention.
However, he certainly didn't expect that the emperor would know everything about him that he least wanted the emperor to know, no matter how careful he was.
I have to say, he is very tragic!
After Chen Xinjia arrived at Yang's house, Yang Sichang had just left the office and returned to his house.
Yang Sichang was not surprised by his arrival. After all, Yang Sichang can be said to be Chen Xinjia's benefactor. He was recommended by Yang Sichang when he became the governor of Xuanfu and later the governor of Xuanda.
After sitting down in the living room and having tea served, the two started chatting.
"Congratulations to the Yang Ge Department, congratulations to the Yang Ge Department!" Chen Xinjia said to Yang Sichang with a smile on his face, "The Emperor summoned the subordinates urgently. It can be seen that Lu Xiangsheng must be unlucky!"
Yang Sichang was a little surprised when he heard this. He had heard about the emperor's urgent summons to Chen Xinjia. But he didn't know the specific content or what was said during the meeting. When he heard this, he couldn't help but feel happy, and quickly asked: "How can you see it?"
The relationship between the two is extraordinary, and they naturally know something about each other, and Lu Xiangsheng is their common enemy.
Therefore, Chen Xinjia told Yang Sichang the situation of his audience, and then said decisively: "The fall of Jinan is a foregone conclusion. In the anger of the emperor, Lu Xiangsheng will undoubtedly die!"
After hearing this, Yang Sichang was about to feel happy when he suddenly thought of something, his face changed, and he immediately asked in a low voice: "What do you mean? How can I be sure that Jinan has fallen? Could it be you..."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xinjia secretly thought to himself that he had made a mistake, and he quickly made up for it: "Just imagine, Yang Gebu, the Jianlu army is so strong, how can our Ming army have any rivals now? Counties and counties across the country are lax in their armaments and are unable to fight. Now, It sounds like Jianlu is attacking Jinan with purpose. Under such circumstances, if Jianlu is not a little sure, would he do this? From this, the official concludes that Jinan must be lost!"
After hearing this, Yang Sichang stared into Chen Xinjia's eyes, still a little suspicious.
He also served as the governor of Xuanda. When he was in office, his relationship with Shanxi merchants was not bad. Although it's not a matter of wearing a pair of pants, there are many things that have common interests. In other words, he comes from a family of officials. Unlike Chen Xinjia, he only thinks that he is a financial sponsor to those Shanxi merchants who cling to him, so that he can get more help and give them some protection.
Therefore, Yang Sichang knew that Shanxi merchants were engaged in smuggling business and selling prohibited items outside the customs. However, this situation should not be too normal for the border. In addition, due to the filial piety of Shanxi merchants, it is easy to turn a blind eye.
But now, after listening to Chen Xinjia's words, he suddenly remembered what the emperor said about the internal response, and he couldn't help but make associations.
Seeing that he was still doubtful, Chen Xinjia quickly expressed his loyalty and said: "Don't underestimate the official in the cabinet. After all, the official is also a feudal official of the Ming Dynasty, so how can he help Jianlu act? Besides, the official has always been How can we reach Jinan Mansion in Jin region?"
At this point, his voice became louder and said: "Everything I do is for the sake of the Ming Dynasty. The purpose of negotiating peace with the Jianlu is not to agree with the Cabinet!"
Yang Sichang proposed the strategy of "reconciling foreign affairs before settling the domestic affairs" and advocated negotiating peace with the Manchu Qing Dynasty, which included Chen Xinjia's opinions. The two of them, at this point, can be said to have the same political views.
Of course, there were other places where they had the same political views and the money from Shanxi merchants was added, so Yang Sichang looked at Chen Xinjia in a different light, became a confidant, and recommended him many times.
At this time, Yang Sichang listened to his repeated explanations and didn't think much about it. He shook his head and answered Chen Xinjia's previous words: "You are not in the capital. I'm afraid you don't know how much the current emperor loves Lu Xiangsheng. I'm still a little worried!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xinjia was stunned for a moment and said in disbelief: "I have seen with my own eyes that the emperor has lost his position. Even if Lu Xiangsheng is more capable and can gain the emperor's favor, the fall of the vassal king has been the first step since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Can something unprecedented happen be avoided? Furthermore, as long as the entire court impeaches Lu Xiangsheng in a legitimate and justifiable manner, and there are many people impeached, can the emperor continue to favor him? It seems...the emperor is not that courageous, right? "
The fall of the vassal king was indeed a great sin. Even Yang Sichang himself, in the original history, was sent by Emperor Chongzhen to suppress the bandits because Zhang Xianzhong made a surprise attack on Xiangyang and the king of Xiangyang, Zhu Yiming, was killed. He was so frightened that he was afraid of committing suicide.
Therefore, after hearing this, Yang Sichang pondered for a moment, and finally nodded and said: "It makes sense. Lu Xiangsheng should not be able to escape this level."
At this point, he suddenly sighed again: "Speaking of which, Lu Xiangsheng is indeed a capable person, but it's a pity that he can't be used by me and is always against me. As long as I'm here, I can't tolerate him!"
After hearing this, Chen Xinjia immediately echoed: "No, he insists on taking the lead in the battle when the cabinet leader wants to make peace; he wants to lose both sides, but he insists on losing for food. He is against the cabinet department everywhere. He really doesn't know the current affairs!"
At this time, Emperor Chongzhen, who was monitoring the conversation between the two of them in the palace, suddenly thought of it and couldn't help but feel excited when he heard this sentence.
Yes, didn't Lu Xiangsheng promote the "grain-based" strategy when he was the governor of Xuanda? The original Emperor Chongzhen was shaken due to the opposition of Yang Sichang and a large number of officials. But now, how could I waver!
