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

Chapter 211 It seems that the emperor is going to kill his own dog!
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At the same time, when they saw that an imperial censor dared to impeach Luo Yangxing, all the civil and military officials in the court were instantly shocked and confused.

They looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and confusion.

Why would someone suddenly impeach Luo Yangxing out of the blue?
You must know that Luo Yangxing, as the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, has great power in the court.

A small censor actually dared to impeach him. This was like hitting a rock with an egg. Wasn't this courting death?
Maybe we don't even have to wait until tomorrow. In the afternoon, Luo Yangxing will fabricate a crime and put the censor in prison.

After all, the Jinyiwei are the emperor's personal army and have the power to execute first and report later!

Just as everyone was stunned and at a loss for words, another censor suddenly stepped forward and said loudly with a face full of righteous indignation:

"Your Majesty, I also want to impeach the Jinyiwei Commander Luo Yangxing."

"As far as I know, Luo Yangxing accepted bribes and openly sold official positions. Anyone willing to pay money, regardless of qualification, can become a Jinyiwei."

"Such evil deeds are unforgivable crimes. I implore Your Majesty to punish them severely!"

"I also want to impeach Luo Yangxing. He failed to protect Your Majesty, leading to the assassination. His crime is grave. I implore Your Majesty to punish him severely!"

Immediately afterwards, like a chain reaction, more and more censors and other officials stood up and joined the camp to impeach Luo Yangxing.

These people came from various important departments such as the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Rites. Their number continued to increase like a snowball, and there were as many as dozens of them.

When they saw this scene, the civil and military officials finally reacted.

This is not some censor who wants to impeach Luo Yangxing!

It was obvious that Chongzhen wanted to take action against Luo Yangxing!

And if you think about it carefully, Luo Yangxing, as the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, was responsible for protecting the emperor's safety. But now such a thing happened under his nose. He had obviously lost the emperor's trust.

It seemed reasonable for the emperor to take action against him.

Seeing that more and more people were impeaching Luo Yangxing, Zhu Cilang's mouth corners couldn't help but rise slightly, revealing a smile that was difficult for others to catch.

Because all this was instructed by him.

As he had said before, Luo Yangxing was no longer of much use to him, so it was time to "get rid of" him.

After all, he had always been skeptical about Luo Yangxing's loyalty and found it difficult to fully trust him.

Considering what he had done before, Zhu Cilang had even less reason to keep him.

Chongzhen, who was standing by, had actually long been dissatisfied with Luo Yangxing. After all, Luo Yangxing was a personal soldier of the emperor, but his mind was not entirely on the emperor.

So when Chongzhen learned that Zhu Cilang wanted to deal with Luo Yangxing, he acquiesced to it.

Then, seeing that more and more people were impeaching Luo Yangxing, Chongzhen straightened up, his expression became extremely serious and he said:
"Alright, I already know what you are talking about. I will send someone to verify it."

"As long as the situation is true, I will not let you off easily!"

Hearing this, those who had impeached Luo Yangxing hurriedly kowtowed and said:

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Then, Chongzhen winked at Wang Chengen, who immediately understood and shouted in a shrill voice:
"Retreat!"

Immediately afterwards, several more Jinyiwei walked in quickly, respectfully helped Chongzhen onto the sedan chair, and then slowly left.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"

What followed was the praises of all civil and military officials.

However, even though Chongzhen had left, these civil and military officials did not disperse, because at this moment, Zhu Cilang was still sitting in the position of the Crown Prince Regent, looking at them calmly.

It was obvious that the prince had something to say.

In that case, how dare they leave without permission?

Moreover, from the time he entered the court until now, Zhu Cilang has never said a word, but at certain critical moments, he would use his eyes to remind Chongzhen.

It was only at this moment that Zhu Cilang slowly stood up, glanced at everyone, and then said:

"My Lords, I will not say anything more. You all saw what happened just now."

"From this day forward, I hope that you will all be loyal to your duties and serve the country well."

"As for your previous mistakes, I'm sure the Emperor won't pursue them any further, and I will do the same."

"I only hope that all of you gentlemen will become loyal ministers and good generals of the Ming Dynasty and stop betraying the Ming Dynasty."

When the civil and military officials heard this, they hurriedly bowed again and said loudly:
"Rest assured, Your Highness, we will not let your Majesty down or let down the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Cilang nodded, and then continued:

"Originally, Liaodong won a great victory, and according to reason, we should go to the Taimiao to worship our ancestors. However, with something like this happening, the ancestral worship can only be postponed. The Ministry of Rites should remember to make preparations."

The Minister of Rites quickly responded:
"The minister obeys the order!"

After such an incident, the ancestral worship in the Taimiao can indeed be postponed. Even if the ancestors knew about it, they would probably not blame Chongzhen and Zhu Cilang.

Zhu Cilang didn't say anything else afterwards, just nodded slightly, and then strode away with steady steps.

Immediately afterwards, the ministers also dispersed.

As soon as they walked out of the hall, the bright sunlight shone on them unobstructed. The ministers seemed to have woken up from a nightmare and breathed a sigh of relief.

I just felt like I had survived a disaster.

Because just now in the court, many of them really thought their lives were in danger.

Chongzhen's rage at the time and the depressing and tense atmosphere in the entire court put too much pressure on them!

Fortunately, everything was fine in the end.

However, when these ministers left the palace and prepared to return to their respective offices to work, they were surprised to find a person kneeling at the palace gate.

This person was none other than Luo Yangxing, the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard who had been impeached by the censor before!
However, Luo Yangxing at this time had long lost his former majesty. His Feiyu suit was wrinkled and his hair was a little messy.

He was kneeling on the ground, his body hunched over, like a lost dog. He looked listless and his eyes were empty. It was obvious that he had not slept the night before.

When the ministers saw him, there were complicated expressions in their eyes.

Some showed sympathy, while others were secretly glad.

They knew in their hearts that with the previous impeachment in the court, Luo Yangxing was doomed this time. After all, everyone could see that the emperor was going to take action against him.

In the Ming Dynasty, if the emperor wanted to kill an ordinary minister, he would have to spend some effort, such as collecting evidence of his crimes.

And by then, other ministers will inevitably plead for mercy.

But if you want to kill a Jinyiwei, that would be much easier!
Because the Jinyiwei were originally the emperor's pet dogs, even the commander-in-chief of the Jinyiwei was no exception!
If the emperor wants to kill his dog, can't he just move his finger?
Of course, no one would plead for a dog.
Luo Yangxing, the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, naturally understood this.

Since last night, he was shocked to find that he, the commander-in-chief of the Jinyiwei, could not even enter the gate of the Jinyiwei Northern Pacification Division.

The Jinyiwei at the door looked at him coldly when they saw him and refused to let him in.

At first, Luo Yangxing thought these people were crazy. How could they dare to stop him, their immediate superior?
But he soon realized something was wrong, because he didn't recognize the two Jinyiwei at the door at all!
Before he could figure out what was going on, several more Jinyiwei came forward with seemingly polite smiles on their faces, saying that they had received the emperor's oral order to escort him home.

Luo Yangxing naturally did not dare to disobey the emperor's order, so he could only return home obediently.

Then, those people did not leave, but stayed at the door and forbade him to go out.

Luo Yangxing is not a stupid person. How could he not understand at this point?

The emperor and the prince are going to take action against him!

At this moment, Luo Yangxing was disheartened, as if he had fallen into an endless abyss of darkness.

After sitting at home all night, he asked to meet the emperor with the last glimmer of hope.

This time, the Jinyiwei guarding him did not stop him, but allowed him to go to the palace gate to ask to see Chongzhen.

However, the guards at the palace gate had received orders and refused to let him in.

Seeing this, Luo Yangxing could only kneel on the ground helplessly.

Until now, seeing the officials coming out of the palace and looking at him with strange eyes, Luo Yangxing knew that everything was over.
But he still didn't want to leave. He wanted to meet Chongzhen or Zhu Cilang. Perhaps if he met them, he would still have a chance of survival.

The sun was high in the sky, and the glazed tiles of the palace reflected the dazzling light, while the atmosphere at the palace gate was as grim as a cold winter.

Luo Yangxing's heart felt as cold as a thousand-year-old ice.

Not long after, Li Ruolian walked out of the palace with a team of Jinyiwei.

They were dressed in flying fish clothes and had embroidered spring swords on their waists. They shone coldly in the sunlight, like messengers from hell.

Luo Yangxing had his head down, but when he suddenly heard footsteps, he raised his head abruptly, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, as if it was the last ray of hope he had struggled out of a desperate situation.

He looked at Li Ruolian in front of him, his voice trembling slightly with nervousness and anticipation.

"Would Your Majesty and the Crown Prince be willing to see me?"

Li Ruo Lian's face was stern. He shook his head slowly and uttered a few words:

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has issued an order. Lord Luo should return home first."

"It won't be long before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will give you an answer."

When Luo Yangxing heard this, he felt as if struck by lightning. His body swayed and he almost fell down.

His eyes dimmed instantly, and the last glimmer of hope in his heart shattered like a bubble.

Then, he stood up with great effort, and then walked slowly towards home with heavy steps.

It was mid-July, the early morning sun was already scorching hot, and the streets and alleys were filled with the unique sultry atmosphere of summer.

But Luo Yangxing felt cold all over, as if he had fallen into a thousand-year-old ice cellar.

Every gust of wind was like a sharp blade cutting into his skin, making him shiver uncontrollably.

His thoughts began to become a mess, and the past events kept flashing through his mind. The glory and glory he once had seemed so illusory now.

He thought about his own greed, the trust that he had betrayed, and his possible future outcome.

He knew in his heart that he was doomed this time!

His only wish now is that the emperor and the crown prince would consider his past contributions and not bring disaster to his family.

In this way, even if he died, he could rest in peace.

For Luo Yangxing, every minute and every second of this day was extremely painful and long.

In Luo Yangxing's residence, he sat in a chair, staring blankly ahead. Including last night, he hadn't eaten or drunk anything for a whole day and night.

At this moment, his world seemed to be filled with only waiting, waiting for the arrival of the final judgment. This waiting was more tormenting to him than death itself.

Finally, the night slowly fell like a heavy black cloth, covering the entire world tightly.

In the silent yard, the sound of footsteps suddenly came, instantly breaking the silence.

Luo Yangxing raised his head and saw Li Ruolian's figure in the faint moonlight.

Behind Li Ruolian, a Jinyiwei was holding a food box in both hands, which was particularly eye-catching in the silent night.

Li Ruolian walked steadily to Luo Yangxing. Under the dim moonlight, his face looked even more stern.

Then he slowly took the food box from the Jinyiwei behind him and slowly opened it in front of Luo Yangxing.

He took out a few exquisite side dishes and a pot of wine from the food box and gently placed them on the table.

The wine jug was gleaming with a cold luster in the night, and it must have contained fine wine!

Luo Yangxing looked at the side dishes and fine wine in front of him, and in an instant, a feeling of relief came over him, as if everything was settled.

He pulled a bitter smile at the corner of his mouth, and that smile was full of helplessness and sadness.

Because he knew that this must be the poisoned wine that was meant to send him away!

For him, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, perhaps this is the best ending!
Because the emperor and the prince would send him poisoned wine to send him on his way, which meant that his affairs would end there and his family would not be implicated.

Thinking of this, Luo Yangxing stretched out his slightly trembling hand, picked up the wine glass and poured himself a glass of wine.

The wine swayed gently in the glass, emitting a faint aroma. It was obviously not an ordinary wine.

Then, Luo Yangxing looked at Li Ruolian and said in a hoarse voice:

"Master Li, congratulations first. After I die, the position of commander of the Jinyiwei will be yours."

"I hope you won't make the same mistake as me and do things you shouldn't do."

"Otherwise, my fate today will be your fate in the future."

When Li Ruolian heard this, his expression remained calm, and he responded coldly:

"Don't worry, I'm different from you. From the beginning to the end, I've only been loyal to His Majesty and the Crown Prince."

When Luo Yangxing heard this, memories of the past came flooding back like a tide, making him dazed.

Once upon a time, he was full of passion, loyal to Chongzhen, and determined to make a name for himself in the court.

But since when, power and desire have gradually devoured his original heart like ferocious beasts, making him become a stranger even to himself.

Eventually he became a greedy person.

However, it is obviously too late to talk about this now.

Just as Luo Yangxing was about to raise his glass to drink, he seemed to suddenly remember something and said with a hint of pleading in his voice:
"Sir Li, could you please do me a favor for the sake of our past friendship?"

Li Ruo Lian raised his eyebrows slightly, but did not refuse. Instead, he responded:

"please say."

Luo Yangxing took a deep breath and said slowly:
"After I finish this wine, please take me away from here and don't let my family see my body."

"Also, I have already made all the arrangements with my family. They will not take anything here with them. My wife will only take the children back to her hometown and make a living on the farm. She will never return to the capital again."

"I hope Lord Li will show some mercy and not embarrass my family."

Li Ruolian nodded after hearing this.

"You can rest assured about this. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will not embarrass your family."

When Luo Yangxing heard this, the heavy stone in his heart finally fell to the ground.

He no longer hesitated, and a look of determination flashed across his face.

Then, just as he was about to pick up the wine glass and drink this 'heartbreaking poison', he saw the crowd in front of him suddenly disperse, and a figure slowly walked out from the darkness.

The man had a slender figure and walked with steady steps. Who else could it be but Zhu Cilang?
When Luo Yangxing saw Zhu Cilang coming in person, his heart was suddenly shocked, and complex emotions surged into his heart like a tide, most of which was touching.

He didn't care about drinking anymore. His knees weakened and he knelt on the ground, saying in a tearful voice:

"Your Highness, you are here!"

"I didn't expect you to come and see me off in person. I can die without regrets."

As he spoke, he kowtowed three times. When his forehead hit the ground, there was a dull sound, obviously he had used a lot of force.

Without waiting for Zhu Cilang to respond, Luo Yangxing continued:

"If there is an afterlife, I will never make the same mistake again. Thank you, Your Highness, for sparing my family. In my next life, I am willing to serve Your Highness like a slave to repay your kindness."

By the end of his speech, Luo Yangxing was sobbing uncontrollably, tears flowing uncontrollably down his cheeks.

He really regretted what he had done before, but what was the use of regretting now?
After all, there is no medicine for regret in this world!
Zhu Cilang looked at Luo Yangxing, who was full of regret, and sighed slightly. The sigh was particularly clear in the silent night.

Then he said:
"Get up and talk."

Luo Yangxing hurriedly climbed up, his movements were so flustered that he almost fell down.

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Cilang picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it all in one gulp.

The wine flowed down the corners of his mouth, sparkling in the moonlight.

The moment he saw this scene, Luo Yangxing was completely stunned. His eyes widened and he subconsciously reached out to grab the wine glass, but it was too late. The wine had already been drunk by Zhu Cilang.

For a moment, Luo Yangxing's hands froze in mid-air, at a loss.

But then he heard Zhu Cilang say:

"Luo Yangxing, ah Luo Yangxing, you really don't have the good fortune to eat!"

"You should know that this is the imperial wine of the palace. I just wanted to give you a pot of it. What? Do you think it is poisoned?"

At this moment, Luo Yangxing's mind went blank. He looked at Zhu Cilang in disbelief, then looked at the wine on the table, his eyes full of horror.

His lips trembled slightly, and he wanted to say something, but couldn't.

What exactly is going on?

Doesn’t His Royal Highness the Crown Prince want to kill him?
That's for sure!

If they wanted to kill him, the wine they sent would definitely be poisoned, but it was obvious that this was not poisoned wine!
Thinking of this, Luo Yangxing's heart suddenly became excited again, and the fire of hope that had been extinguished began to burn again, because he realized that he didn't seem to have to die.

At this moment, Zhu Cilang's voice sounded again.

"Luo Yangxing, you are a smart person, so I won't say any more nonsense."

"To be honest, at the beginning, I really wanted to kill you."

"Even if you did have some merits before, they cannot outweigh the many crimes you committed."

"But I am still a nostalgic person. I was quite satisfied with some of the things you did before, so I decided to spare you in the end."

"But you can't stay in the capital anymore. Go to Nanjing."

"Go to Nanjing to find the Jinyiwei Commander Chang Yanling and assist him in reorganizing the Nanjing Jinyiwei."

When Luo Yangxing heard this, he was instantly ecstatic, and at the same time filled with gratitude and awe.

How could he dare to say "no" at this moment?

He immediately knelt down and kowtowed, knocking his head against the ground with a loud bang, and said with a choked voice:
"I, your humble servant, sincerely thank His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for not killing me!"

"I, a guilty minister, will fulfill my mission and help His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to properly rectify the Nanjing Jinyiwei. May His Royal Highness live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years!"

At this moment, Luo Yangxing knew that the pot of wine sent by Zhu Cilang was actually a warning to him, to remind him that he must never have any rebellious thoughts in the future.

Otherwise, next time, the wine will really be poisonous.

At this moment, Zhu Cilang said again:

"Have a good sleep tonight, and set out tomorrow morning with five thousand men. Serve me well, and I will not treat your family unfairly."

These words clearly contained a hint of threat.

If Luo Yangxing didn't do his job well in Nanjing, it would be hard to say what would happen to his family.

But at this moment, Luo Yangxing had already completely surrendered, so how could he dare to have the slightest rebellious thoughts?
Then he kowtowed heavily and said:

"Your Highness, rest assured. I will not let you down. If I fail to complete this task, I will bring my head to you!"

Zhu Cilang didn't say anything else, but turned around and slowly disappeared into the night surrounded by the crowd.

Not long after, another voice suddenly came from the door:

"Remember to drink this wine, don't waste it."

Luo Yangxing kowtowed again.

"I obey your command!"

It was not until Zhu Cilang's figure completely disappeared that Luo Yangxing slowly raised his head, his eyes full of joy at surviving the disaster.

There were still traces of tears on his face, but at this moment it was filled with a glow of rebirth.

He was truly convinced by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Such powerful means and such profound strategies really frightened him, and also made him understand that in the Ming Dynasty, only loyalty could save his life.

At the same time, Zhu Cilang, who was riding in a sedan chair back to the East Palace, was also thinking about Nanjing Jin's affairs.

As we all know, during the Hongwu period, because Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang established Nanjing as the capital, the Jinyiwei at this time carried out various activities with Nanjing as the center, was responsible for defending Nanjing and performing various reconnaissance and arrest tasks.

In other words, at this time, Nanjing was the headquarters of the Jinyiwei.

However, after Ming Chengzu Zhu Di moved the capital to Beijing, the Jinyiwei naturally moved to Beijing as well.

However, Zhu Di still established the Nanjing Jinyiwei on the basis of Nanjing's original administrative agency as a branch and supplement of the Beijing Jinyiwei in the south.

However, by the end of the Ming Dynasty, with the corruption and decline of the Ming Dynasty's politics, various problems gradually emerged in the Nanjing Jinyiwei.

(End of this chapter)