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

Chapter 55 Chongzhen has a problem!

Just as he was thinking about it, he saw Chongzhen shaking the Ming Daily in his hand.

"I'm not helping you for nothing. From now on, you must send me the Daming Daily every day."

Exchanging a copy of the Daming Daily for an imperial edict of enthronement is worth it no matter how you look at it!
Zhu Cilang nodded immediately.

"My son, I obey!"

Unconsciously, the relationship between father and son began to ease.

Perhaps because he was deceived by the civil servants and eunuchs closest to him, Chongzhen's mentality changed slightly again.
Soon, the writing brush, ink, paper, and blank imperial edict were delivered. Chongzhen was just about to start writing when Zhu Cilang suddenly thought of something and said:

"By the way, remember to write a little cursive, as long as people can recognize your father's handwriting."

Chongzhen was slightly stunned.

"why?"

Zhu Cilang was a little embarrassed.

"Everyone knows you're seriously ill now. How could someone seriously ill have good handwriting? It's naturally going to be a bit messy!"

Chongzhen was so angry that he gritted his teeth, but in the end he still wrote according to Zhu Cilang's instructions. His writing was very sloppy, and the last few words were even difficult to distinguish.

I don’t know if he was pretending or if he was angry with Zhu Cilang.

After receiving the imperial edict, Zhu Cilang immediately prepared to leave.

After all, he had already been scolded and the imperial edict to posthumously confer the title of Duke of Lu on him had been obtained, so there was no point in staying any longer.

But just as Zhu Cilang was about to leave, Chongzhen suddenly called him.

"and many more!"

Zhu Cilang paused slightly and looked back at Chongzhen.

"Is there anything else?"

"Send someone to bring Gao Qiqian back to me alive! I want to deal with him personally!"

Chongzhen spoke slowly, but his tone was filled with murderous intent.

It was obvious that he wanted to kill Gao Qiquan himself.

Zhu Cilang nodded, indicating that it was no problem.

In fact, even if Chongzhen didn't say it, Zhu Cilang would definitely kill Gao Qiqian.

This is not only because he killed Lu Xiangsheng, but also because this guy first defected to Li Zhicheng and then defected to the Jiannu when the Ming Dynasty was destroyed. He is an out-and-out traitor and must die!

After taking two more steps, Chongzhen suddenly spoke again:

"Remember! All officials can be killed!"

"I have been deceived so badly by them, I hope you will not make the same mistake again!"

Zhu Cixiang smiled slightly:
"Don't worry, father! No one in this world can deceive me!"

This is not Zhu Cilang bragging. As a time traveler, Zhu Cilang is confident that he can control everyone!

Even if we take a step back and say that he was really deceived, he would definitely kill everyone from top to bottom and cause a river of blood to flow.

In short, he would never be regarded as a blind and deaf person like Chongzhen!

When Chongzhen heard this, he waved his hand and signaled Zhu Cilang to leave quickly.

Although he was pissed off by this rebellious son today, for some reason, Chongzhen did not feel the slightest bit of anger in his heart. Instead, he felt an unprecedented sense of relief.

It was a feeling that was hard to describe, as if he had been living in a fog, and the words of this rebellious son today dispelled the fog around him.

Allowing him to see the truth of this world more clearly.

Although this world is a little too cruel for him
Returning to his seat, Chongzhen muttered to himself again:

"All officials can be killed!"

After returning to the Eastern Palace, Zhu Cilang immediately summoned Xue Guoguan.

Because he needed someone to take the initiative to bring up the matter of posthumously conferring Lu Xiangsheng on the emperor, Xue Guoguan was the most suitable candidate. Not long after, Xue Guoguan came trotting in, his face rosy, as if he had some good news.

Before Zhu Cilang could speak, Xue Guoguan hurriedly said:

"Your Highness, great news! Over 500 copies of the Daming Daily were sold out in just two hours!"

"Everyone in the capital knows about this now, and everyone is talking about the Daming Daily!"

"No one believes the rumors spread by the Donglin Party anymore, and most people are disgusted by their previous statements. The Ming Daily has been a huge success!"

"So tomorrow I plan to print a thousand copies! No! Two thousand copies!"

Seeing the joy on Xue Guoguan's face, Zhu Cilang was also quite pleased. After all, the success of the Ming Daily meant that he would completely control the public opinion of the Ming Dynasty in the future.

In the future, if the Donglin Party or any other party wants to use public opinion to stir up trouble, it will basically be impossible.

Coming back to his senses, Zhu Cilang continued:

"I called you here for something else. Please take a look at this first."

As Zhu Cilang spoke, he handed the imperial edict directly to Xue Guoguan.

When Xue Guoguan saw the imperial edict, he subconsciously prepared to kneel down, but was stopped by Zhu Cilang.

"No need to kneel, just open it and take a look!"

"Old minister, I obey!"

After Xue Guoguan said this, he respectfully opened the imperial edict.

With just one glance, Xue Guoguan recognized that it was Chongzhen's handwriting. Although it was a bit sloppy, it was still legible. It must be that Chongzhen was seriously ill, so it was difficult for him to write a single word.

After reading the contents of the imperial edict, Xue Guoguan frowned.

Xue Guoguan certainly knew Lu Xiangsheng, and he also knew that Lu Xiangsheng's family had been asking the court for compensation and posthumous title for Lu Xiangsheng.

But then again, they had asked the emperor three times before and each time the emperor rejected them, so why did he agree this time?

Not only did he agree, but he also wanted to confer a title on Lu Xiangsheng. Isn't this too weird?
Zhu Cilang saw Xue Guoguan's doubts and said:

"Master Xue, Lu Xiangsheng sacrificed his life for his country with valor and courage. The posthumous title of Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery is a gift from the court and my father."

"Lu Xiangsheng's brother, wife, and children are currently in the capital. Tomorrow morning, during the court session, you must take the initiative to bring up this matter. Then, I will take advantage of the situation to read out the imperial edict, and this matter will be settled smoothly!"

Xue Guoguan stopped thinking about it after hearing this and nodded quickly.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will definitely bring up this matter at court tomorrow morning."

Xue Guoguan is a very smart person. He knows that the reason why he can still stand here today is entirely because he is a member of the imperial party, an imperial party that always stands on the side of imperial power!

So no matter what Zhu Cilang asked him to do, he would do it.

After a pause, Zhu Cilang suddenly asked again:

"You should know that Lu Xiangsheng was wrongly accused by Yang Sichang and Gao Qiquan, right? Why didn't you tell Father the truth?"

When Xue Guoguan heard this, his expression changed instantly.

Because he really knew the truth of the matter, and he didn't tell Chongzhen!
Zhu Cilang noticed Xue Guoguan's abnormality and said:
"Don't worry, I'm just asking casually. I don't mean to blame you, but you can ask!"

Xue Guoguan first breathed a sigh of relief, then said:

"This old minister does know, and most of the civil and military officials in the court also know!"

"But by then, His Majesty no longer trusted the veteran ministers and instead began to favor Yang Sichang and Gao Qiqian."

"Plus, this matter was led by Yang Sichang and Gao Qiquan, and Yang Sichang has connections with most people in the court, so... This old minister dare not speak."

Hey!
Upon hearing this, Zhu Cilang couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Because he knew that even if Xue Guoguan told Chongzhen the truth at that time, Chongzhen would not believe him.

After all, Chongzhen no longer trusted Xue Guoguan at that time!
Chongzhen has a problem. If he trusts you, he will believe everything you say and do without reservation and support you with all his strength. No one can persuade him!
For example, Yuan Chonghuan and Yang Sichang before.

But once he becomes suspicious of you, he will never trust you again, no matter who persuades him!
For example, Xue Guoguan, who was once the number one lackey of the Tianzi class.

(End of this chapter)