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Chapter 232 The Founding of China (please subscribe for monthly tickets)

Li Xianzhong is quite satisfied with the title of King of Yan.

Because Liaodong is also the hometown of Yan State, which has been a traditional Han land since ancient times; Yan can also represent Liaodong, and he has not forgotten his roots.

It is definitely better to use Yan than Liao.

In addition, Zhu Di, the king of Yan, rebelled and came to power. The end of the Ming Dynasty in the hands of himself, the "King of Yan", can be regarded as completing a reincarnation.

In more than a year of conquests, he has almost eliminated all the forces that may oppose him in advance. Even if Zhu Yousong takes the Zen throne and changes dynasties, it will not cause too much turmoil in the country!

Today's Ming Dynasty is full of holes, but he can't stop.

Because the West will soon enter the Industrial Revolution, if China stops its development, it will be left far behind by the West.

Regardless of the fact that gentry, lords, merchants from all over the country contributed nearly 30 million taels of silver this year, this may not be enough for the new dynasty's budget for the new year!

He had too much to do and couldn't waste any more time.

It was almost December now, and he didn't want to drag Hongguang into trouble for another three years.

The change of dynasty must be completed this year, and the new dynasty name will be used directly in January next year.

The newly conquered Huguang, Sichuan, Shaanxi-Gansu and other places required a large number of troops to stay behind to intimidate the local chieftains and Mongolian tribes.

Therefore, the Liaodong Army that followed him back to the capital at this time only had 3 people, and these people would become the Central Forbidden Army from now on.

In order to rush for time, Li Xianzhong left 2 infantry behind and led 1 cavalry to travel day and night to return to the capital early!

The capital was extremely busy at this time. On the one hand, it was approaching the end of the year and there were already many things going on.

In addition, Li Xianzhong was awarded the title of Queen Yan, and preparations for the enthronement ceremony had to be made in advance.

Fortunately, the golden crown and dragon robe had already been prepared according to Li Xianzhong's measurements, so it would be too late to make them now.

Of course, the most important thing was to force Hongguang Emperor Zhu Yousong to abdicate.

Although they all wanted to be the heroes of the new dynasty, those who directly forced the emperor to abdicate would definitely leave a mark in history.

When Hua Xin forced Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to abdicate, his reputation was not very good.

So they decided to build momentum first.

Hong Chengchou, the governor of Jiangnan, reported that a 263-year-old cypress tree next to the imperial mausoleum in Fengyang Prefecture was struck to death by lightning, and a Ganoderma lucidum actually grew from the place where the tree was split.

Originally, the appearance of Ganoderma lucidum was just an ordinary auspicious sign.

But the killing of a 263-year-old tree next to the Ming Dynasty Emperor's Mausoleum is somewhat intriguing.

Because there were a total of 1368 years from the first year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1631 AD) to the second year of Hongguang (263 AD).

So the capital heard that this was an early warning from heaven. In the year 263 of the Ming Dynasty, the reign of Zuo was about to end, and he wanted to establish a new dynasty!

In addition, Li Xianzhong was granted the title of King of Yan, and the people in the capital quickly thought that this was a hint from God that Li Xianzhong would ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor.

It used to be that the major restaurants and teahouses in the capital were not allowed to talk about state affairs. If there were such rumors, the Jin Yiwei or the Five Cities Military and Horse Division would have already come forward to arrest those who deceived the public with their lies.

But when this "rumor" appeared, no one stopped it.

So this rumor quickly spread throughout the city!

Even the palace began to spread.

Zhu Yousong, who was originally worried about Li Xianzhong's plot to usurp the throne, was even more panicked. He didn't think about food and drink, and lost more than ten kilograms of meat at once.

At this time, the only person he could trust was the eunuch Chang Yun, the eunuch Bingbi.

According to Chang Yun's investigation, Dorgon, the eunuch in charge of the Qianqing Palace, and Cao Huachun, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, were basically Li Xianzhong's people. Zhu Yousong's every move in the palace was completely under the control of Li Xianzhong.

Zhu Yousong could only dismiss Dorgon on the pretext of going to the Ancestral Temple to worship his ancestors, and secretly discussed with Chang Yun.

Zhu Yousong said anxiously: "Li Xianzhong has just been awarded the title of King of Yan. Before he returns to the capital, so many rumors have spread. Once he returns to the capital, he will probably seek to usurp the throne!"

"Dajiao, it seems we have no choice but to take the risk!"

Chang Yun said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, Li Xianzhong's life experience has been found out. He is definitely not Han. Once his bloodline is exposed, he will definitely lose his support!"

Even Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty knew how to issue a belt edict, so Zhu Yousong naturally could not sit still and wait for death.

Everyone knew that Li Xianzhong was Sima Zhao's heart, so he had no choice but to fight hard.

However, all the civil and military officials in the dynasty were Li Xianzhong's party members, and Chang Yun could not leave the palace. He had to send people to find Shao Zhan to serve Huang Daozhou.

After Huang Daozhou heard about the so-called "auspiciousness" of Fengyang Mansion, he knew that Li Xianzhong was bound to commit treason.

So we contacted dozens of officials who were firm in protecting their rights, including Shi Bangyao, the censor of Youchendu, Li Banghua, the censor of the Ministry of Rites, Ni Yuanlu, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, Wang Jiayan, the doctor of the Ministry of War, and Wei Xuelian, the common scholar.

Huang Daozhou has long been on Jinyiwei's blacklist since he openly opposed the sealing of Li Xianzhong in court.

So these people chose to gather at the house of Shi Bangyao, the censor of Youqiandu.

Huang Daozhou said: "The Li family was originally from Korea. In the early Ming Dynasty, they crossed the Yangtze River and swam to Tieling. Therefore, Li Xianzhong was not Han at all, and his ancestors were Jurchens of Korean descent."

Huang Daozhou's words shocked everyone!

They only knew that the Li family in Liaodong had lived in Tieling for a long time, but they didn't expect that Li Xianzhong was actually a Korean with Jurchen ancestry!

Shi Bangyao, the censor of Youqiandu, said: "Those who are not of my race must have different hearts! Li Xianzhong is ambitious and tries to steal the artifact. We must make his ugly face known to the public!"

Censor Li Banghua also said: "No wonder Li Xianzhong's wives and concubines are all Jurchens and Mongols. If such a Hu man is allowed to ascend the throne, wouldn't the future court become a Hu court?"

The crowd was excited. Every word you said to me made me want to eat Li Xianzhong alive!

At this time, Huang Daozhou signaled everyone to be calm and said: "Although Li Ni has not returned to Beijing yet, his party members have been building momentum for him; the day he returns to Beijing will definitely be a time of rebellion."

"Therefore, we must inform the world of his true identity as soon as possible. We cannot allow barbarian bastards to usurp the Ming Dynasty!"

While everyone was responding actively, only a few screams were heard, and then a large number of Jinyi guards forced their way into the Shi Mansion.

Surrounded by a bunch of Jin Yiwei wearing Feiyu uniforms, the Jin Yiwei commander, Left Governor Tian Ergen said: "I'm afraid you won't have this chance, let me capture them all!"

Huang Daozhou shouted loudly: "Tian Ergeng, your grandfather Tian Le, Minister of War, also participated in the killing of the Li family in Liaodong. Now you are actually working with Li Xianzhong to frame Zhongliang. What will you do in the future to meet your grandfather and your Tian family secretly?" Ancestors!"

Tian Ergen smiled contemptuously and said: "Zhuang Daozhou, the Li family of Liaodong came from the Li family of Longxi. They were one of the 'Five Surnames and Seven Hopes' in the world, and then they lived in northern Korea today."

"Don't forget, whether it's Liaodong or the north of the Datong River in North Korea, it has always been my homeland in China."

"How come Li Xianzhong, King of Yan, is not a Han?"

"When Emperors Hongwu and Yongle abandoned Jianzhou Zuowei, the ancestors of the Li family did not want to become Koreans, so they moved their families to Tielingwei."

"Several generations of the Li family in Liaodong have made great military exploits for our Ming Dynasty, and they have achieved today's status."

"His Royal Highness King Yan personally wiped out Hou Jin and forced Nurhaci to death. You actually slander him as a Jurchen descendant?"

Huang Daozhou snorted coldly and said: "Li Xianzhong will naturally not admit that he is a Jurchen descendant, so he clings to the Li family of Longxi!"

"Do you dare to say that Li Xianzhong has never thought of plotting to usurp the throne?"

"If King Yan Li Xianzhong had never thought of ascending to the throne, I would judge a gentleman with a villain's heart and should die to apologize for my sin!"

Tian Ergeng said: "His Royal Highness King Yan's ascension to the throne is what the people want. Even if he himself is not willing, we will definitely push him to the throne!"

"If you are willing to repent, I can give you a chance to change your ways; if you continue to persist in your stubbornness, you know what will happen to you!"

Then he ordered that all these people be imprisoned in Jinyiwei's prison!

Although it is impossible for these people to cause much trouble, letting these rumors spread will definitely cause a lot of public pressure!

Even if he refutes the rumor, it will become darker and darker, and the consequences will be disastrous!

At the same time, Cao Huachun also led people into the Qianqing Palace and arrested Chang Yun, the eunuch Bingbi who was suspected of spreading rumors and seriously injuring King Yan Li Xianzhong.

Hongguang Emperor Zhu Yousong was so frightened that he fell seriously ill after hearing that the incident was exposed. Now that Emperor Hongguang has taken action, these cabinet ministers have no scruples.

Zhu Yousong said he was ill and refused to go to court, so they went to Qianqing Palace to visit His Majesty and used this to put pressure on him.

On the first day of December, Chief Minister Yan Mingtai led the cabinet to formally appeal to Emperor Hongguang in the Qianqing Palace, requesting Zhu Yousong to abdicate the throne to King Yan Li Xianzhong!

Yan Mingtai reported: "I saw King Yan. Since he came to the throne, he has conquered all directions, and his benevolence has extended to all things. He has transcended the past and surpassed the present. Although Tang Yu could not do this, the ministers met and said that Zuo was over. I hope that your majesty will follow Yao's example. Shun's way is based on mountains, rivers and the country, Zen and the king of Yan.

"If your Majesty is in harmony with the will of Heaven and the will of the people, your Majesty will be able to enjoy the blessings of leisure. Your ancestors will be blessed! All living beings will be blessed! I have decided to come here to report."

Zhu Yousong was shocked when he heard the memorial. After being speechless for a while, he cried to these officials: "I want Taizu to wrap himself in a red scarf in Haozhou, pacify Chen Youliang and destroy Zhang Shicheng, expel the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, create a foundation, and pass it on from generation to generation. More than two hundred and sixty years."

"Although I am not talented, I have never done anything wrong in the beginning. How can I easily abandon the great cause of my ancestors? You officials will follow the public plan."

The civil and military ministers who came to force the palace saw that Emperor Hongguang was crying and still unwilling to give up the throne, so they put further pressure on him.

At this time, Qian Qianyi said again: "Since ancient times, there has been prosperity but also destruction. How can there be an undefeated country and an undefeated home? The Ming Dynasty has been passed down for more than 260 years and has been extended to your Majesty. His strength has been exhausted. It is appropriate to If you retreat early, don't hesitate; if you retreat too late, things will change."

Seeing that the ministers were aggressive and refused to give in, Zhu Yousong had no choice but to cry bitterly!

At this time, a voice sounded: "As ministers of the Ming Dynasty, you are actually forcing Your Majesty like this. How can you still be a minister?"

Everyone looked for the voice and saw the Queen Mother Zhang Yan walking towards the Nuan Pavilion accompanied by the eunuch Duduo!

Mao Yuanyi still knew about the relationship between Zhang Yan and Li Xianzhong.

So he took the lead and said: "I am petitioning on behalf of the people of the world. It is a bit rude. I also ask the Queen Mother to persuade your majesty!"

Zhang Yan sighed and said: "Every minister, please step aside first and let Aijia persuade His Majesty!"

So they retreated outside Nuan Pavilion.

Seeing the ministers retreating, Zhu Yousong, who was full of grievances and had nowhere to vent, hugged Zhang Yan and started crying.

While crying, she shouted: "Sister-in-law, it's so difficult for me!"

Zhang Yan thought to herself, how could the emperor of the old Zhu family be so virtuous, shouting "Emperor's Sister-in-law" while eating his own tofu!

Chongzhen was like this, and so was Emperor Hongguang!

When Chongzhen held him, he had not been touched by a man for many years, so he still had some small expectations in his heart.

Now that she is Li Xianzhong's woman, naturally she cannot be "fucked into pieces" by Zhu Yousong, a little fat man.

So she coughed and pushed Zhu Yousong away.

Then he said: "Your Majesty, the matter has come to this, please consider it for yourself!"

"Actually, whether your Majesty agrees or not, Li Xianzhong will eventually seek to usurp the throne. Even if your Majesty refuses to obey, he will just kill him and replace him with an emperor who is willing to abdicate."

"Or simply issue a concession edict in His Majesty's name!"

Zhu Yousong said: "But how do I know whether Li Xianzhong will let me live?"

"If he kills the donkey, won't I bear the title of the king of subjugation in vain?"

Zhang Yan said: "As far as the Ai family knows, His Royal Highness King Yan still pays great attention to his reputation and has never acted to enrich himself by breaking his promise. Since he has chosen the method of abdication, he will definitely treat Mingshi and His Majesty preferentially."

"Instead of worrying about whether to give in or not, Your Majesty would rather talk to these ministers about their preferential treatment conditions!"

Under Zhang Yan's persuasion, Hongguang Emperor Zhu Yousong finally reached a preferential treatment agreement with the ministers.

Zhu Yousong can continue to live in the Forbidden City. The Ministry of Industry took out the "West Sixth Palace" originally located in the northwest corner and accommodated Zhu Yousong and his harem.

Of course, the size of the harem must be reduced. In addition to Queen Chen, Zhu Yousong can also choose 12 concubines.

There are 200 eunuchs and maids each.

The Huangzhuang is definitely gone, and his internal funds are now less than 500,000 taels. This money can continue to belong to Zhu Yousong.

In addition to bearing the daily expenses of the "West Sixth Palace", the imperial court also gave Zhu Yousong 24 taels of silver every year.

The ancestral temple of the Ming Dynasty can be retained, but it cannot be placed in the main temple of the Ancestral Temple. The Ministry of Rites will establish a new Ming temple next to the main temple.

By displaying the memorial tablets of the previous emperors of the Ming Dynasty, the sacrifices will not be affected!

Zhu Yousong changed the title to "Xiao Ming Wang", and he was hereditary and ignored!

Of course, Li Xianzhong's move also meant to mock Zhu Yuanzhang for killing Xiao Ming Wang Han Lin'er!

Li Xianzhong had actually arrived in Zhuozhou a few days ago. He did not enter the city just to wait for the results from Zhu Yousong's side.

After everything was settled, Li Xianzhong entered Beijing through Guangning Gate on the sixth day of December!

After Li Xianzhong entered Beijing, he continued to live in his own Prince Yan's Mansion!

On the seventh day of December, Emperor Hongguang Zhu Yousong issued an edict to abdicate.

Then Li Xianzhong submitted his resignation!

After the "three edicts and three speeches", King Yan Li Xianzhong finally accepted the abdication of Zhu Yousong, Emperor Hongguang of the Ming Dynasty.

The first thing to do is the Zen ceremony!

On December 31st, King Yan Li Xianzhong knelt down to receive the Zen edict from Hongguang Emperor Zhu Yousong.

Then Li Xianzhong canonized Zhu Yousong as the Xiaoming King, and Zhu Yousong performed the ceremony of "three kneels and nine kowtows" to the new emperor Li Xianzhong to express his gratitude.

On January 1, Li Xianzhong officially held the canonization ceremony in Huangji Hall and accepted congratulations from hundreds of officials.

The country's name was changed to "Huaxia" and the reign name was Qianxi.

The country name "Dayan" reminds Li Xianzhong of Murong Fu in Jin Yong's works.

In the end, he gave up the country name. Since he wanted to usher in a new era for the Chinese nation, why not use a two-character country name?

His new Chinese dynasty must be different from other dynasties!

When Emperor Hongguang succeeded to the throne, Li Xianzhong organized a lot of places to declare their allegiance to the Ming Dynasty.

Although it was rushed this time, in order to show China's legitimacy, this drama was still indispensable.

North Korea has been a puppet regime of the Ming Dynasty for a long time. King Jin Zidian of North Korea requested that the remaining five Korean states be included in China.

Li Xianzhong agreed to Jin Zidian's request and officially included the entire Korean Peninsula into China's territory.

Jin Zidian was also canonized as the Duke of Hancheng, and he was hereditary.

Jin Zidian's meritorious service was actually not granted the title of Duke, which also allowed everyone to see the value of Chinese titles.

Then Xiong Tingbi, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, sent an urgent report from 800 miles away. The Chinese army recovered the "Seven Guards of Guanxi" including Hami Guards.

In the fourth year of Yongle (1406), the Hami Guard was established, and fell for the first time in the Zhengtong period.

After that, although the Ming army regained Hami Guards, their rule was not stable.

In the eighth year of Zhengde (1513), Hamiwei fell again.

During the Jiajing period, due to the fall of Hami, the "Seven Guards of Guanxi" west of Jiayuguan could not be controlled. The Ming Dynasty began to retreat to Jiayuguan and was extremely passive on the northwest border.

The recovery of the "Seven Guards of Kansai" marked that the new Chinese dynasty once again expanded its rule to the Western Regions.

Then Li Xianzhong named his grandfather Li Chengliang as Emperor Gaozuwu, his father Li Rusong as Emperor Dezuchun, and his second uncle Li Rubai as King of Liao.

The main wife Haziya was canonized as the queen, the concubine Hai Lanzhu was the noble concubine, Bu Mu Butai was the Shu concubine, Liu Rushi was the Virtuous concubine, Su Tai was the virtuous concubine, and the other nominal concubines were also given corresponding titles.

Make the eldest son Li Shengzu the crown prince!

This year is the first year of Qianxi (1632), and there is a general amnesty for the whole world!

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