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Chapter 476 My heart is suffering!
In the capital, the Hall of Zhonghe, Chongzhen sat on the dragon chair, listening to the report of the little eunuch below with a sad expression.

All the civil and military officials around the court also had serious expressions, and some people were even weeping silently.

"Your Majesty, since the maidservant left Beijing, she has been rushing to Gaoyang City night and day to ask Mr. Sun Chengzong to come to Beijing to take office, but she never thought that Jiannu was faster than the servant's horse. When the servant arrived in Gaoyang City, Gaoyang City had already been besieged by Jiannu. Boss Sun He took the whole family of males to the city gate to fight with Jiannu."

"However, the boss is old and weak, and the Jiannu people are strong and strong. The boss repelled three waves of Jiannu attacks. During the fourth attack, Jiannu broke through Gaoyang City. The boss has five sons, six The grandson, the two nephews all died in battle on the top of the city gate."

"After the city was broken, the old man refused to be humiliated. He faced the direction of the capital, hanged himself to death, and died in the country. He built a slave and entered Gaoyang City. He was angry with the old man's actions and slaughtered the city like a beast. None of the more than a hundred members of the Sun family were spared. , all suffer.”

After hearing the eunuch's narration, all civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty were dumbfounded. They didn't expect that Sun Chengzong was so tough, and all the men in his family were spared.

This old man Sun is too stupid. If the Tartars come, they will surrender. Whoever is the emperor these days is not the emperor. It is a pity that he died for the country.

Many ministers in the DPRK and China complained in their hearts and did not approve of Sun Chengzong's act of dying the country with his own body. This old man is cute and cute in one word, so stupid, who would do such a normal person.

Everyone thought about it, but they still had to show their attitude at this time, so they saw a big man shouting loudly: "Grandfather Sun, a national scholar!"

A roar was followed by a loud cry, the cry was so loud that it shook people's minds, as if he could see the infinite admiration and grief for Lord Sun in this official's heart, as if he was not included in the impeachment of Sun Chengzong seven years ago.

Listening to this person's cry, there were faint sobs in the hall for a while, and the one who cried the most was the guy who impeached Sun Chengzong back then. The attribute is too high, and these ministers who have impeached Sun Chengzong face political risks. After all, if someone brings up the old story again, they will be speechless. This is not a good thing.

So cry a little sadly at this time, let His Majesty look at yourself, at least for a while someone will question you, and you can still excuse yourself by saying that you didn't know grandson's loyalty and was bullied by villains, which is why you made such a big mistake. As long as you have a good attitude of admitting your mistakes, then I can completely minimize the impact of this incident on my political life.

As the ministers thought about it, the crying became even more distressing, and Chongzhen was infected by the crying and shed a line of pure tears.

"My lord Sun, who died for the country with his own body, is really a matchless national scholar."

After saying this, Chongzhen said: "Pass down the decree, Sun Chengzong, the pillar of the country, died for the country, and is a model for the world's officials, so that the Beizhili chief envoy and the first-level governor will personally help Mr. Sun's spirit. People, give preferential treatment, don't be negligent."

"Yes."

Wang Chengen responded from the side, and immediately brought someone to draft an imperial edict for Sun Chengzong. The imperial edict was quickly drawn up, and then he sent someone to announce it to the world to show His Majesty's grace.

After the imperial decree was issued, the crying of the ministers in the palace gradually subsided, and it was just a matter of gestures. Can you still cry?Then there is no need to do other things.

Chongzhen also regained his strength, at this moment he glanced at the civil and military ministers who were sitting again and said: "My lords, what's the situation with the Tartars now?"

After hearing this, an official reported: "Your Majesty, the Tartars have broken through Gaoyang, continued to move south, and then attacked Pingxiang, Nanhe, Shahe, Lincheng, and Gaoyi all the way to Shandong."

After hearing this, Chongzhen was furious: "What are the defenders everywhere doing to eat, just let the Tartars drive straight in?"

Hearing this, the official knelt on the ground and said: "The Qing army is elite, our defenders really can't resist, please Your Majesty dispatch elite soldiers to block the breach, otherwise the Tartars may really be about to invade Shandong."

After hearing this, Chongzhen's expression became ugly. After a long time, Chongzhen said: "I wanted Sun Aiqing to take on this important task, but I didn't expect Sun Aiqing to die for the country with her own body. It is really a pain for me."

Speaking of which, Emperor Chongzhen looked up at the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty and said, "Who do you think can take on this important task?"

Hearing Chongzhen's words, all the civil and military officials in the court hesitated, looked at each other, showing embarrassment, for a long time the cabinet minister Xue Guoguan came out and said: "Your Majesty, I think that there are two people who can take on this important task in the current court. One is Hong Chengchou, the new governor of Liaodong, and the other is Lu Xiangsheng, the governor of Xuanda, who is currently at home with Ding You. Both of them have combat experience in large corps, and they both performed very well in the battle to wipe out the rogue Gao Yingxiang. I think these two can take on this great responsibility."

Although Chongzhen didn't say anything after hearing this, he agreed with it.

Originally, Sun Chengzong was Lu Xiangsheng's substitute. Now that Sun Chengzong is dead, it is time for Lu Xiangsheng to appear on the stage. Thinking of this, one of the ministers in the audience flashed out. Chongzhen saw that it was Yang Sichang. Yang Sichang knelt on the ground and said : "Your Majesty, Lu Xiangsheng is not available, Your Majesty, think twice."

After hearing Yang Sichang's words, Chongzhen looked at Yang Sichang, and Yang Sichang brought up the old story again: "Your Majesty, although Lu Xiangsheng knows about soldiers, his loyalty and treachery have not changed. He said he was loyal to Ming Dynasty, but he made friends with Li Chaosheng in Lantian, and so on. Rebel, how can you use it lightly, otherwise I'm afraid it will be too big to lose."

Hearing this, Chongzhen hesitated, at this moment an adult stood up from the audience, this person was the censor of the court, and he was the second assistant of the cabinet Xue Guoguan, at this time he was born respectfully and saluted His Majesty.

"Your Majesty, Lu Xiang was promoted to Jinshi in the second year of Tianqi. Because he did not want to join the eunuchs, he had always been a leisurely Hanlin position. He was not promoted to the head of the household department until His Majesty ascended the throne. He was valued by His Majesty, and he was promoted to Governor of Huguang and Governor of Xuanda. It can be said that he was brought up by His Majesty. His Majesty has shown him the kindness of understanding and encountering him. His Majesty."

"As for Master Yang's statement that Lu Xiangsheng and Lan Tian have a good relationship, this is completely presumptuous. Lu Xiangsheng and Lan Tian have intersected, but most of them are passive. Lan Tian conspired to capture Guihua City, and Master Lu went to attack the Tartars, and then Without an order from the imperial court, he couldn't turn his back on Lantian. Afterwards, he suppressed the bandits and went to northern Shaanxi. When he arrived in Shaanxi, who could bypass him? Li Chaosheng, let alone Lu Xiangsheng. Li Chaosheng has no interaction."

"If they have a relationship with Li Chaosheng, they must be disloyal to Daming. In my opinion, Hong Chengchou, Sun Chuanting, and other officials who have contacts with Shaanxi cannot be used. It is better to dismiss them all."

As soon as this remark came out, the court was in an uproar. In recent years, Shaanxi has not infiltrated many people in the court, and there are several people in the court who have been promoted from Shaanxi. Two-hearted, this attack is too big, even Chongzhen dare not dismiss all these people, otherwise the Ming Dynasty would not be in turmoil.

After hearing this, Yang Sichang looked at the censor and said, "Master Wang is really eloquent. Although there are many people in my court who have contacts with Lantian, they are all normal, but Lu Xiangsheng is not normal. I think there is something wrong with him." .”

"Master Yang, please show the evidence of Master Lu's collusion with Lantian. Master Yang is going to corrupt people's innocence without proof. How can this be done by a gentleman."

After hearing this, Yang Sichang said: "I want evidence, okay, give me three days, and I will send someone to investigate."

"In three days, is it possible that Lord Yang is going to fabricate evidence to frame Lord Lu, and is it possible that Lord Yang is also going to behave like the Jinyiwei back then?"

As soon as Yang Sichang said this, Xue Guoguan said something directly.

Yang Sichang was at a loss for words, Chongzhen also frowned at this time, Xue Guoguan stepped forward at this time, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, my ministers often hear that the employer is not suspicious, even if Lu Xiangsheng and Lantian are closer, but he is still in the same place. He is an official of Ming Dynasty, an official promoted by His Majesty. I don’t think he will do anything to betray the court. If he abandons the pillars of the country just because of some rumors and suspicions, it will be a loss to the court. People of Ming Dynasty loss."

After Xue Guoguan said this, Chongzhen's expression became tangled, and Yang Sichang hurriedly said at this moment: "Your Majesty, think twice, if Lu Xiangsheng has a second heart, it will be an irreparable loss to Daming and His Majesty."

Chongzhen is entangled with this. It has to be said that it is Chongzhen's character flaw, that is, he is unwilling to trust others. Maybe it was because he believed too much at the beginning, so he no longer believes in it now.

Chongzhen struggled for a long time, and the ministers below had been divided into three factions at this time, and they quarreled together. As for the three factions, one faction was led by Xue Guoguan and supported Lu Xiangsheng. The reason why they support Lu Xiangsheng is also very simple, because they have reached an offensive and defensive alliance with Hong Chengchou, governor of Jiliao, and Lu Xiangsheng happens to be Hong Chengchou's supporter, and he is also a member of their faction, so they have to support them.

The other faction is the members of the Yang Party headed by Yang Sichang, who opposed Lu Xiangsheng's re-enabling.

The last faction is the people in the court who don’t understand, so they are wise and safe. At this time, one by one, looking at the noisy ministers, shut up and just silently give up the C position. You guys like to quarrel so much, come to the middle Noisy, wake up.

Chongzhen looked at the noisy ministers below, feeling extremely unhappy, and finally waved his hand helplessly and said: "Separate the court."

As soon as the court was dismissed, Chongzhen didn't care about the noisy ministers below, and walked directly to the harem. Seeing this, Wang Chengen immediately shouted loudly: "Dismiss the court."

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers saw that the emperor had left and there was no stage for performances, they looked at each other dissatisfied, turned and left.

Chongzhen returned to the apse. Seeing that Chongzhen was in a bad mood, Queen Zhou hurriedly asked the eldest princess Zhu Yuxi to take the prince Zhu Cilang away, while she looked at Chongzhen at this time.

"Your Majesty, please drink some tea."

Empress Zhou handed the tea to Chongzhen, Chongzhen took a sip of the tea, put it down and said: "All the ministers in this court only care about their own dogs and dogs, and don't care about the Ming Dynasty. They are all a bunch of bastards."

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The teacup was thrown on the ground at once. Seeing this, Queen Zhou waved her hand and asked the eunuch to put away the teacup. Queen Zhou said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, Your Majesty is so diligent, God will bless Your Majesty."

"Bless me? Hehe... Can I still believe in this destiny?"

Chief Chongzhen sighed, and then said: "Now the Tartars are driving straight into Daming, but I can't do anything. I have ordered the general soldiers from all over the country to serve the king, but the general soldiers from all over the country want food and wages. Now the rations in the capital are not much. Living, the granary is empty, where do you want me to allocate food to the general soldiers everywhere."

"One by one, one by one, I don't even believe it when you say that fate protects me, oh..."

Chief Chongzhen sighed, followed by a wry smile and said: "Today, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty asked me to trust Lu Xiangsheng. To be honest, I want to believe it, but what rewards have the people I trusted all these years given me? , I believe in the Donglin Party, the bastards of the Donglin Party let me kill Wei Zhongxian, and lost the political power to compete with them, resulting in the civil servants dominating the imperial court."

"Tricked me to abolish the commercial tax, which led to the emptiness of the national treasury, and lied to me to abolish the East Factory, West Factory, and Jinyiwei. As a result, I became blind and deaf. Now I am sitting in this Golden Temple, listening to their coaxing, a group of greedy people Forgotten bastards, I wish I could drag them all out and stick them to death."

Chongzhen vented his inner emotions angrily, Empress Zhou listened to him, seeing Chongzhen like a raging lion at this moment, Empress Zhou felt that Daming should be saved, after all, His Majesty worked so hard.

At this moment, Empress Zhou looked at Chongzhen and said, "Your Majesty, all the ministers have deceived you so much, why don't you reopen the commercial tax, and restore the powers of the East Factory, West Factory, and Jinyiwei?"

After hearing this, Chongzhen looked at Queen Zhou with a wry smile and said: "I can't do it, I can't do it, I was deceived by these civil servants, when I believed in the king, I really believed the nonsense of these civil servants. I thought they were all for the country and the people, but when I saw their true colors one day, it was too late. I abolished all the power in my hands. My current government is completely dependent on them. Now Their people are everywhere, and if my imperial decree comes out of the Forbidden City, I am afraid it will become completely different."

"So I can only do my best to maintain it. I think as long as the world is peaceful, the Jiannu are blocked from entering, and the bandits don't rise up anymore. Give me a few more years to cultivate some confidantes, and then I can slowly carry out reforms. , slowly restore the East Factory, Jinyiwei, and slowly tax the merchants, and when the country is rich, my wings will be full again, and I will be able to reorganize the old rivers and mountains."

"Everything I have planned is very good, but this God, it's either a natural disaster, or the resurgence of the bandits, or the invasion of the Tartars. When will he let me live in peace for a moment, and when will he let me have a moment of comfort? Bitter!"

(End of this chapter)