My father is Chongzhen? Then I have no choice but to rebel.

Chapter 17 Everything was fine before I went to bed, but when I woke up the sky seemed to have fallen!
As for those nobles whose names were not mentioned, some of them had embezzled small amounts of money and it was not worth taking action.

Part of the reason was that Zhu Cilang vaguely remembered that they all died for their country when the Ming Dynasty fell, so he let them go.

But at this moment, those nobles who were not named were unaware of the situation and could only kneel on the ground and tremble.

On the civil service side, no one dared to say anything at this moment.

Because the imperial edict mentioned coveting the imperial power, which was tantamount to an intention to rebel!

This sin is really too great!

It would be a great injustice for them to be identified as accomplices because of their plea.

What awaits them then is the confiscation of their property and the extermination of their clan!

At that moment, everyone present realized one thing, that is, the Ming Dynasty was really going to change.
At the same time, all over the capital.

The Jinyiwei, who had been prepared for a long time, also began to act.

Teams of people began to break into the residences of dukes, marquises, and earls to arrest people and search their properties.

In order to achieve a quick victory, Zhu Cilang did not give them any time to react.

Those who should be killed will be killed directly, and those who do not resist will be poisoned to death, which is a decent way for them to die.

Anyone who resists or doesn’t want to be decent will be killed on the spot!

Of course, nobles at the Duke level had to leave in a dignified manner no matter what.

For example, Duke Chengguo Zhu Chunchen, this guy recently took sick leave, so he did not go to court.

When the Jinyiwei arrived at Duke Cheng's mansion, this guy was still sleeping with his concubine in his arms, and was forcibly pulled off the bed by the Jinyiwei.

After the imperial edict of death penalty and demotion was read out, Zhu Chunchen was still in a daze.

At one point he thought he was dreaming.

Everything was fine before I went to bed, why did the sky fall down when I woke up?
Before Zhu Chunchen could figure out what was going on, the Jinyiwei poured poison directly into his mouth.

The moment the poison entered his mouth, Zhu Chunchen finally reacted completely.

This isn't a dream at all!
Unfortunately, it's too late to say anything
The poison took effect quickly.

In this way, this Ming Dynasty nobleman who was supposed to surrender to Li Zicheng three years later was killed by Zhu Cilang.
As for those who should be demoted or stripped of their titles, the imperial edict will arrive immediately.

The same goes for those whose homes should be confiscated, and they will be confiscated right in the morning!

Many nobles were still having breakfast when their homes were raided.
All in all, the key word for this operation is "fast"!

There was no way. Zhu Cilang knew the nature of these nobles very well. If they were given a little time, they would cause trouble.

He simply cuts the Gordian knot!
Perhaps because the imperial edict in the morning was too shocking, no minister reported anything else during the morning court session.

Zhu Cilang was also happy to have some free time, so after Wang Chengen announced the end of the court session, he slipped away.

As for what the civil officials and nobles would do next, he was too lazy to care.

Anyway, up to now, he has actually controlled 50,000 troops including the Beijing Camp, the Five Military Commanderies, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Not afraid of anyone causing trouble.

If there really is one, just kill him!

Of course, taking action against the nobles is only the first step. The second step is to take action against the civil servants.

He needs a suitable opportunity!

And this opportunity is coming soon!
By then he will definitely kill the entire civil service group!
After returning to Fengtian Palace, Zhu Cilang finally had some free time.

He looked directly at Ma Bao and said:

"Go to the Jinyiwei prison and bring Sun Chuanting to me. On the way, go to the Imperial Hospital and bring a doctor with you."

"Let the imperial physician check if Sun Chuanting is injured. If so, he can be treated."

Finally, he was about to meet the only loyal minister and capable general who could save the Ming Dynasty in the late Ming Dynasty.

"I understand!" Ma Bao agreed and then hurried out of the palace.

Zhu Cilang sat upright on the dragon throne, secretly relieved in his heart.

Maybe it's because people tend to feel sleepy when they relax, or maybe it's because he hasn't slept for a long time.

Suddenly, an inexplicable feeling of sleepiness came over Zhu Cilang, causing his eyelids to start twitching.

There was no other way. In order for the rebellion plan to succeed smoothly, he hadn't slept for almost thirty hours and was feeling sleepy now.

Forget it, let’s take a rest before Sun Chuanting comes!

Thinking of this, Zhu Cilang slowly lay down on the imperial desk in front of the dragon throne and fell into a deep sleep.

"Prince, Prince."

I don’t know how long it took, but a voice calling suddenly sounded in my ears.

Zhu Cilang slowly opened his eyes and found Ma Bao standing beside him, calling him with a concerned look on his face.

Zhu Cilang twisted his body and found that he was wearing a robe.

It was obvious that Ma Bao had put this on him while he was sleeping.

"What time is it now? Has Sun Chuanting arrived?"

Zhu Cilang stretched and asked.

"My Lord, it's already afternoon, and Sun Chuanting has already arrived!"

"It's just that you were sleeping so soundly, Your Highness, that I didn't have the heart to wake you."

what?
When Zhu Cilang heard this, he instantly came to his senses and looked over.

Then he saw a middle-aged man with a square face, a beard and a righteous expression kneeling not far away.

Needless to say, this person is naturally Sun Chuanting!
Seeing Sun Chuanting, Zhu Cilang suddenly became angry for no reason. He looked directly at Ma Bao and said:

"You bastard, why didn't you wake me up when Lord Sun came?"

Before Ma Bao could explain, Zhu Cilang had already walked down and helped Sun Chuanting up.

"Master Sun, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting!"

Sun Chuanting was immediately flattered and quickly stood up, then said:
"Your Highness, please do not harass me. I do not deserve to be treated this way by Your Highness!"

There is a reason why Sun Chuanting called himself a criminal.

Two years ago, because he was ineffective in suppressing bandits, he was arrested by Chongzhen and imprisoned in the Jinyiwei prison, where he was imprisoned for two years.

According to the original history, Sun Chuanting would not be released by Chongzhen until the next year, but with the arrival of Zhu Cilang, Sun Chuanting was released a year earlier.

Looking at Sun Chuanting in front of him, Zhu Cilang sighed again in his heart.

Such a capable person was actually kept in the imperial prison. What was Chongzhen thinking?
"Ma Bao, go get a stool for Lord Sun to sit down!"

Zhu Cilang gave orders to Ma Bao.

Ma Bao ran to the side hall, and when he came back he was holding a chair in his arms.

Following Zhu Cilang's instructions, Ma Bao placed the chair directly behind Sun Chuanting.

Sun Chuanting said nervously:

"How dare I sit before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? Your Royal Highness, please don't embarrass me!"

Zhu Cilang ignored Sun Chuanting's words and directly pressed him down on the chair.

"Master Sun, please don't be polite. There is no need to be polite in front of me."

"Also, stop thinking of yourself as a guilty subject. The Emperor has already pardoned you and intends to entrust you with an important task. The Imperial decree will be announced to the world at the court tomorrow morning!"

Um.
There is no doubt that the imperial edict was definitely issued by Zhu Cilang.

(End of this chapter)