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

Chapter 57 Very good, you are in the prince’s book of life and death!
After hearing these words, Zhu Cilang's mouth corner instantly raised a hint of sneer.

It has to be said that this group of Donglin Party members really did not take Chongzhen seriously and dared to discuss these things openly in the palace.

If I hadn't had someone monitor their every move in advance, I probably wouldn't have known how bold they were!

"Well done, here's your reward!"

After coming to his senses, Zhu Cilang casually threw a bean-sized golden bean in front of the little eunuch.

But the young eunuch didn't dare to take it at all, he just knelt on the ground and said:

"My Lord, this is my duty. I dare not accept any reward!"

Zhu Cilang smiled.

"Take the reward. Go back and continue to monitor their every move. If there is anything unusual, report it immediately!"

When the little eunuch heard this, he picked up the golden beans on the ground.

"Thank you, Prince, for the reward. I will definitely keep a close eye on them!"

After bowing to Zhu Cilang again, the young eunuch left happily.

After the young eunuch left, Zhu Cilang picked up a piece of rice paper from the table that was filled with people's names, and then added Zhang Sizhi's name on it.

As for why Zhou Yanru’s name was not added, it was because Zhou Yanru’s name had already been added by him!

Before this, many people's names had been recorded on this rice paper.

Without exception, they are all civil servants, and most of them are from the Donglin Party!

There is no doubt that this is the Book of Life and Death that belongs only to Zhu Cilang!

Basically, all the people recorded here will be dealt with in the future, and there is no need to wait too long. He can deal with them after he finishes the things in Shanxi.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was the next morning.

The ministers came to the court and finally saw Zhu Cilang, who had not attended court yesterday.

The moment they saw Zhu Cilang, the ministers secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, the emperor is seriously ill now, and nothing must happen to the prince.

After paying his respects to Zhu Cilang as usual, Wang Chengen shouted:
"If you have something to report, go to court, if nothing happens, leave the court."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xue Guoguan stood up.

"Your Highness, I have something to report!"

Zhu Cilang nodded and then said:
"Master Xue, please speak."

Xue Guoguan said loudly:

"Yesterday on the street, I ran into the family of the late Vice Minister of War, Lu Xiangsheng."

"They came here to ask the court for compensation. I believe this matter has dragged on for far too long, and we should give Lu Xiangsheng an explanation."

"After all, Lu Xiangsheng did die fighting for his country!"

"So this old minister requests that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince handle this matter as soon as possible!"

When the ministers present heard this, they immediately felt something was wrong and looked at Xue Guoguan with strange expressions.

Zhou Yanru frowned even more.

What is this old guy trying to do?
Didn't everyone previously assume that Lu Xiangsheng was killed after surrendering to the Jiannu? Why is this old man now saying that Lu Xiangsheng is a hero?
Isn't this a slap in their face?
Thinking of this, Zhou Yanru hurriedly stood up.

"Your Highness, I think this is inappropriate!"

"Whether Lu Xiangsheng died fighting for his country has never been confirmed. I believe this matter needs further investigation!"

After hearing this, before Zhu Cilang could speak, Xue Guoguan spoke again.

He pointed at Zhou Yanru and scolded:

"Lord Zhou, do you want to listen to what you are saying?" "Lu Xiangsheng sacrificed his life for his country, it is a well-known fact!"

"Your Majesty originally wanted to posthumously confer a title and provide compensation, but because you and your people have been misleading Your Majesty, Your Majesty has been hesitant and has caused Lu Xiangsheng to suffer injustice to this day."

"Now you dare to stop His Royal Highness the Crown Prince from posthumously conferring a title on Lu Xiangsheng. What are you trying to do?"

I'm crazy.
When he heard this, Zhou Yanru almost vomited blood.

Xue Guoguan himself was also involved in concealing the truth about Chongzhen, but now this guy has turned against him!
Is this something a human being can do?
Just as Zhou Yanru was about to argue with Xue Guoguan, Zhu Cilang finally spoke.

"You two adults, there's no need to argue. In fact, the Imperial Guards reported this matter to the Emperor yesterday, and the Emperor has already made a decision!"

"Call them in!"

As soon as Zhu Cilang finished speaking, Lu Xiangjin walked in with Lu Yizai.

Wang was a woman and was afraid of impoliteness in front of the palace, so she did not come and only asked Lu Xiangjin to bring Lu Yizai.

The two men came to the front of the hall and immediately knelt down.

"I, Lu Xiangjin, pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"I, Lu Yizai, pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

Without waiting for others to react, Zhu Cilang said directly to Wang Chengen beside him:

"Eunuch Wang, announce the decree!"

Wang Chengen, who was standing by, received the order, then picked up the imperial edict that had been prepared long ago and began to read it out.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Lu Xiangsheng, formerly the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, served his country with unwavering loyalty and distinguished military achievements. Although he suffered misfortune during his lifetime, he has been granted justice after his death, and his injustice has now been made public."

"For his meritorious service, Lu Xiangsheng is posthumously conferred the title of Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, and is granted the title of Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince. His title will be hereditary and he will live with the nation forever. I decree this!"

After hearing the contents of the imperial edict, Lu Xiangji was already in tears.

Although Lu Yizai was still young, he knew what this meant.

So the two of them expressed their gratitude again.

"I, Lu Xiangji, thank you for your majesty's grace!"

"I, Lu Yizai, thank you for your majesty's grace!"

Originally, Lu Yizai could have regarded himself as a marquis at this time, after all, the title of Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery was hereditary.

But he is young after all, so it is normal that he doesn't understand these things.

Of course, no one cared about this little thing at the moment, because the other ministers present were stunned by the imperial edict.

etc.
What the hell is going on?

The emperor clearly didn't even want to give Lu Xiangsheng any compensation before, so why did he suddenly confer a posthumous title on Lu Xiangsheng, and a hereditary marquisate at that!
This is not consistent with the attitude between emperors at all!
For a time, many people actually thought that the imperial edict in Wang Chengen's hand might be a fake.
Seeing everyone's suspicious eyes, Zhu Cilang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, I had gone to see Chongzhen in advance, otherwise it would have been difficult to get through this hurdle today.

Then, Zhu Cilang looked at Wang Chengen beside him and said:

"Wang Chengen, go show the imperial edict to the gentlemen."

Wang Chengen nodded, then came directly to Zhou Yanru and others with the imperial edict in both hands.

Although Zhou Yanru felt that it was a bit rude, in order to figure out what was going on, he still looked carefully at the imperial edict in front of him.

However, with just one glance, he recognized that it was indeed Chongzhen's handwriting!

Although the latter part is a bit sloppy and even unclear, it is understandable considering that Chongzhen probably wrote this imperial edict when he was seriously ill!
But this doesn’t seem to make sense?

He was clearly unwilling to give anything before, but now he is giving it to the Prince's Guardian and the Marquis. Is the current emperor really the same person as the previous emperor?
Is it because he is seriously ill that his temperament has changed?

(End of this chapter)