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

Chapter 97 Chongzhen: Execute all nine clans! I will execute all nine clans!

But there was nothing he could do about it. Apart from this group of nobles, he really couldn't think of anyone else.

Even Xue Guoguan, who was standing by, frowned.

But after thinking for a long time, I still couldn't think of a suitable candidate.

Because there are people who can keep the situation under control, but they are not in the capital.

For example, military generals such as Hong Chengchou, Sun Chuanting, Zu Dashou, and Wu Sangui.

We can't call those people back just for this matter, right?
Besides, there is no time left.

This round trip will take at least half a month, but this kind of thing definitely cannot wait for half a month.

Because the Jinyiwei had already raided the hometowns of the eight imperial merchants in Shanxi, no matter how well this matter was concealed, it would eventually be exposed.

If the news gets to Xuanfu, things will be troublesome.

Just as he was thinking about it, Zhu Cilang suddenly said:

"What do you think of me?"

what?
what?
When they heard this, Xue Guoguan and Li Banghua were both stunned.

They never imagined that the prince in front of them actually wanted to go there in person to take charge of the situation!

But soon, both of them reacted.

Xue Guoguan was the first to speak:

"Your Highness, please forgive me for speaking frankly, but you must not go."

Then he added:

"It's not that I look down on you, but you really can't do it."

Now it was Zhu Cilang's turn to be speechless.

No, are you so brave, old man?

I'm so awesome, and you actually say I'm not good enough?

Noticing that Zhu Cilang's mood seemed a little off, Li Banghua beside him hurriedly explained:

"Your Highness, please don't misunderstand me. What Lord Xue said is not that your status is not enough, but that you are too young!"

"Moreover, you are the crown prince of the country. How can you leave the capital so easily?"

In fact, there were some things Li Banghua did not dare to say, that is, even Zhu Cilang’s identity as the crown prince could not suppress those border troops!
The main reason is that Zhu Cilang is too young.

After all, who would take a thirteen-year-old's words as a promise?

Even if this child is a prince, he is just a child.

If Zhu Cilang were older, there would be no problem.

Besides, although Xuanfu is also the territory of the Ming Dynasty, it is on the border after all, and they dare not let the prince go there.

If something similar to the Tumu Incident happens again by mistake, the Ming Dynasty will be really finished.

Zhu Cilang didn't care what they were thinking at the moment, he just frowned slightly.

Because he probably knew what Xue Guoguan and Li Banghua were worried about.

Ultimately, it's because this body is too young.

Only thirteen years old.

If it was an adult prince, it would be completely different.

But apart from himself, the crown prince, is there anyone else in the Ming Dynasty who can keep the situation under control?

etc.
Suddenly at this moment, Zhu Cilang's heart moved suddenly.

He almost forgot, isn't there someone in the palace who can control everything?

That's right!

The person Zhu Cilang was thinking of at this moment was none other than his father Chongzhen!

The young prince may not be able to control the situation or make the border troops surrender.

But the emperor can definitely do it!
As long as Chongzhen is taken to Xuanfu, all demons and monsters can be subdued.

Thinking of this, Zhu Cilang was just about to say something.

But the next second, he quickly shut his mouth.

No!

This kind of thing cannot be known to anyone, not even Xue Guoguan and Li Banghua!

Otherwise, these two old guys would definitely fight him to the death!
After all, no minister would allow the prince to take the emperor to the border.

This is a very fatal matter no matter which dynasty or era it happens in.

Thinking of this, Zhu Cilang said:

"Alright, I'll consider this matter for a while and let you know when I make a decision."

After a pause, he continued:

"Besides this, only you, me, the king and my ministers know about this matter. Don't let anyone else know."

After hearing this, the two of them didn't know what to say, and then said:

"I obey!"

Zhu Cilang was still confident in Xue Guoguan and Li Banghua, otherwise he would not have called them to discuss this matter.

But before leaving, Xue Guoguan and Li Banghua took another look at the list of bribery names, and their hearts began to beat wildly again.

Although the list of bribe-takers only recorded the civil and military officials of Xuanfu, everyone knew that the officials in the capital must have been involved in this matter, but they were not recorded in the account book.

Of course, this matter definitely has nothing to do with the two of them.

Although Xue Guoguan was greedy for money, he was a member of the imperial party and disdained to do such things as treason and selling out the country.

And if he really did this, how could those civil and military officials force him to death?
If he really gets pushed to the limit and exposes this matter, everyone will die!

So he really didn't know!
As for Li Banghua, there is no need to mention it. He has been in Nanjing for a full ten years and has no say in the affairs of the capital at all.

In this way, the two left the East Palace with their own thoughts. Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was night.

It is worth mentioning that the night view tonight is quite good, even more beautiful than the night when Zhu Cilang drugged Chongzhen.

Taking advantage of the night, Zhu Cilang carried a pot of good wine and went to Kunning Palace.

When Chongzhen saw this scene, he was so shocked that he staggered and almost fell, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.

After finally stabilizing himself, he asked in a trembling voice:
"Rebellious...rebellious son, what do you want to do now? Didn't you say before that you would never treat me like that again?"

It was obvious that Chongzhen thought Zhu Cilang was going to drug him again!
Zhu Cilang smiled helplessly and said soothingly:
"Father, don't worry. I'm really here to have a good talk with you."

Talk nonsense!
Chongzhen didn't want to give Zhu Cilang any face at all!
He came to me in the middle of the night with wine in his hand. No one would believe what this rebellious son said!

Who knows what kind of trouble he's up to!

However, at this moment, Queen Zhou on the side began to persuade:
"Your Majesty, since Yan'er has said so, please agree to it! I believe he will not be the same as before."

When Chongzhen heard this, although he felt unwilling, he also knew that since Zhu Cilang had come, he had no choice but to agree.

Instead of being forcibly carried out, it is better to go out by yourself and still save some face, right?

Therefore, Chongzhen had no choice but to agree:
"Since your mother has said so, I will accompany you again!"

"But, rebellious son! Remember what you said before."

Zhu Cilang didn't say much, just made a gesture of invitation.

Soon, the two arrived at the place where they had been drinking before, and the table was already filled with wine and food.

Zhu Cilang personally poured a glass of wine for Chongzhen, then poured himself a glass and drank it all in front of Chongzhen.

The alcohol content of the wine was not high, so Zhu Cilang drank it quite smoothly.

Chongzhen saw Zhu Cilang drink a glass first, and only after confirming that there was really no drug in the wine did he breathe a sigh of relief and then drank a glass as well.

However, he still didn't dare to pick up any food, for fear that Zhu Cilang had put drugs in the food.

Seeing this, Zhu Cilang shook his head helplessly.

Then he tasted all the dishes, and Chongzhen finally felt relieved.

"Tell me, what happened this time?"

Chongzhen drank another glass of wine, then looked at Zhu Cilang in front of him with suspicion.

Although he didn't give him any drugs today, he still felt that this unfilial son must have no good intentions when he came to see him today.

Zhu Cilang did not answer directly, but waved to Ma Bao behind him.

Ma Bao understood immediately and placed a few things in front of Chongzhen.

They were the things that Wang Qinian sent from Shanxi.

"Let's finish reading these things first!"

"But I have to remind you first, don't get too excited!"

When Chongzhen heard this, his face was full of confusion, but he still picked up the things on the table and started looking at them.

At the same time, the eunuchs holding the lamps nearby moved closer so that Chongzhen could see the words clearly.

After a moment, Chongzhen widened his eyes in disbelief.

"Wait, what is this?"

Zhu Cilang took a glance and explained:
"Someone reported to me earlier that some merchants in Shanxi were collaborating with the enemy and betraying their country, and that they had been secretly supporting the Jian Nu in recent years."

"They provided the Jiannu with salt, pig iron, tea, food, and intelligence, which led to the Jiannu's growing strength."

"After I learned of this, I immediately sent troops to Shanxi to confiscate the property. This is a detailed list of the property seized."

"About 70 million taels in total."

Upon hearing this, Chongzhen closed his eyes in pain!
He thought that the property of the officials that Zhu Cilang had confiscated before was shocking enough, but he didn't expect that the property owned by these businessmen was even more shocking!
Moreover, all these properties were obtained by treason.

This directly touched his bottom line!
The next second, Chongzhen shouted angrily:

"I will kill them, I will exterminate all nine generations of their clan!"

Zhu Cilang didn't say anything, but just indicated to Chongzhen that there was something else he hadn't read.

Chongzhen had no choice but to put down the list of confiscated property in his hand and pick up the secret letter written by Huang Taiji to Wang Chengyin, the general of Xuanfu.

Just one glance and Chongzhen felt like his brain was about to explode!
He said in extreme shock:

"How is this possible? Why would Huang Taiji write a letter to Wang Chengyin?"

"He is the general of Xuanfu appointed by me personally!"

"damn it!"

"Why did he have an affair with the Jiannu?"

"Why did you betray me?"

"Why did you betray the Ming Dynasty?"

Three consecutive whys, filled with a series of complex emotions such as confusion, disappointment, disbelief, anger, etc.

Zhu Cilang still said nothing, but just gestured for Chongzhen to continue watching.

Chongzhen then trembled as he put down the letter in his hand and picked up the last bribery account book.

In an instant, Chongzhen's eyes became bloodshot!
After a moment, Chongzhen slowly put down the account book in his hand.

It is no exaggeration to say that Chongzhen had an impression of half of the people listed here!

Some were even appointed by him personally!

But these people actually betrayed him and the entire Ming Dynasty!

This was something Chongzhen could not accept at all for a while!

He didn't understand what was going on. He clearly trusted these people so much and gave them enough status and favor. Why did they betray him and the Ming Dynasty?
Perhaps because he was too angry, Chongzhen couldn't even get angry anymore.

At this moment, he felt that he was the biggest joke in the world!

(End of this chapter)