False eunuch in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 29
"It's a disaster, it's a disaster!" Qiao Yingjia knew that a disaster was coming.Even if he wanted to cover up such a big incident, he couldn't cover it up.

"My lord, for the current plan, we have to report to the imperial court quickly. Otherwise, the military situation will be delayed, and there may be a disaster of death." Ding Qilu said.

"Mr. Ding misunderstood me. If I reported to the imperial court before, I was just demoted. Now that I am in such a field, how can I survive? I can only tell Master Cui to know quickly. I pray that Master Cui will take action and see if I can escape this catastrophe. .” Qiao Yingjia said.

Ding Jilu was also a little helpless in his heart, and cursed secretly: "I know the disaster at this time. When I made money before, I didn't see you worrying about this. If you listened to me before, you could relieve the disaster in time instead of double exploiting it. Falling into such a field?" Ding Jilu knew that the Qiao Mansion would not be able to stay any longer, so he wrapped his clothes in soft clothes at night and fled from Qiao Mansion in the dark.

But Qiao Yingjia's confidant quickly sent the superstition to Cui Chengxiu, and Cui Chengxiu opened it.

"Snapped!"

Cui Chengxiu's hand trembled, and the exquisite teacup in his hand fell to the ground, and it was immediately smashed into pieces.

"Qiao Yingjia is a piece of trash! You should be damned for causing such a situation in Shaanxi!" What Cui Chengxiu was most worried about was that he had benefited a lot from Qiao Yingjia.In total, there are tens of thousands of taels of silver.But things have come to this point, Qiao Yingjia must be discarded.Otherwise, it will inevitably implicate itself.Cui Chengxiu thought of this, and went to the Nine Thousand Years Mansion overnight.

"Master Cui came here late at night, I don't know what's important?" Wei Zhongxian knew that Cui Chengxiu's late night visit must be something important, but this guy was a little disobedient after he took office.

Originally, Wei Zhongxian did not plan to let King Xin succeed to the throne. After all, King Xin was a candidate nominated by Queen Zhang. After King Xin ascended the throne, Wei Zhongxian worried that it would be bad for him.Don't look at Wei Zhongxian holding a lot of power, but this power is bestowed by the royal family.Once King Xin grasps the great treasure, he may take away all his power at any time.Wei Zhongxian wanted to support the younger prince to the throne, so that Wei Zhongxian could control him as a puppet.Or simply replace it yourself.If Wei Zhongxian wants to do this, he must have the support of his foreign ministers.He only has Jin Yiwei in his hands.Although Jin Yiwei is the elite of the Ming Dynasty, their number is limited after all. Once the palace changes, the Jingying alone can directly wipe out Jin Yiwei.

"Nine thousand years old, the big thing is not good. Just now Shaanxi governor Qiao Yingjia secretly sent a letter, and civil uprisings have occurred in Baishui, Hancheng, Pucheng, Yijun, Luochuan and other places in Shaanxi. If they are not eliminated quickly, changes may occur." Cui Chengxiu anxiously Said.

"It's such an important matter for the country, why Qiao Yingjia didn't rush to report to the court, but to Cui Shangshu secretly? Is he, Qiao Yingjia, a minister of the court or a servant of your Cui family?" Wei Zhongxian sneered.

Wei Zhongxian's words can be described as extremely punishing, and it also hit Cui Chengxiu's Achilles heel.

Beads of sweat immediately appeared on Cui Chengxiu's forehead, and she kept scolding Qiao Yingjia in her heart for dragging herself even if she wanted to die.

Cui Chengxiu actually knelt on the ground, "Nine thousand years old, save me! Nine thousand years old, save me!"

"Cui Shangshu is serious. I, Wei Zhongxian, are nothing more than a dog beside the emperor. How can I save Cui Shangshu? Don't look at everyone calling me Nine Thousand Years Old, but I don't know how to call me Wei Zhongxian behind their backs." Wei Zhongxian said eccentrically.

The more Wei Zhongxian was like this, the more terrified Cui Chengxiu was.

"Nine thousand years old saved me. Chengxiu was so disrespectful before, so I asked Mr. nine thousand years old to ignore the villains. As long as nine thousand years old let me get through such a difficult time this time, I must be famous for nine thousand years old." Cui Chengxiu said.

"It's difficult. Cui Shangshu, stand up! It's not that I, Wei Zhongxian, don't save you, but that I don't have the ability either. The civil uprising, the killing of officials, and the occupation of the county government are all over Baishui, Hancheng, Pucheng, Yijun and Luochuan are counting places, who can handle such a big matter? As the Minister of the Ministry of War, how could you not know about such a big matter in advance? You must have benefited from Qiao Yingjia and concealed it. This is difficult. If it was Emperor Tianqi, I, Wei Zhongxian, might be able to protect you, but the current situation in the court is still the same as that day? Hehe. It’s too late for you to come to me at this time. Don’t beg me for this matter, please Neither do I."

"Nine thousand years old, Qiao Yingjia was able to become the governor of Shaanxi at the beginning, and nine thousand years old was also kind to support him. Now that something happened to Qiao Yingjia, Chengxiu can't escape the blame, but I'm afraid nine thousand years old can't escape the blame. Those If the Yanguan gets the chance, I'm afraid Jiu Qiansui is the one they really want to bring down." Cui Chengxiu said.

"Idiot! Since you know this, don't you understand why I have no way to save you at this time? If I save you, even I myself will be doomed. This Ming Dynasty is no longer under control. After all, I Wei Zhongxian The emperor's slave. The emperor's order cannot leave the palace, and my influence is only in the Forbidden City. You didn't listen to me that day, and if you have this consequence, why do you complain?" Wei Zhongxian was also resentful.

Cui Chengxiu is also a smart person, so he can understand it naturally.Wei Zhongxian seems to be in great power, under one person, above ten thousand people, but in fact he is just a fox pretending to be a tiger.The real power is not in the hands of Wei Zhongxian, nor in the hands of the emperor, but in the hands of the gentry.

Don't look at Wei Zhongxian who seems to be taking everything in the Ming Dynasty, but Wei Zhongxian can only turn in an invisible circle. There is always a pair of invisible hands controlling Wei Zhongxian's every move.It seems that Wei Zhongxian has a high position and authority, but he really wants to do something, but it is not so easy.Especially when Wei Zhongxian endangered the fundamental interests of the gentry, he would receive strong resistance.

Cui Chengxiu left Nine Thousand Years Mansion with some disappointment.When I got home, I kept moaning and sighing: "It's too late to regret! It's too late to regret! Qiao Yingjia missed me!"

On the second day of court, the atmosphere in the court was quite different.Everyone could see that Wei Zhongxian might have made a big move today.

"If you have a book, you will play, if you don't have a book, you will retreat." Cao Huachun sang beside the emperor with a high-pitched voice.

"The minister has his own play." Yang Weiyuan, the censor, stepped forward.

Everyone was shocked, Yang Weiyuan was Wei Zhongxian's man, if he stood up, Wei Zhongxian was going to make another move.I just don't know who was unlucky this time to offend Jiuqian, who is unparalleled in power for a while.

"Yang Qing, what's the matter with you?" Zhu Youjian was also very strange.

"My minister impeached Mr. Cui, Shangshu of the Ministry of War. Presenting the show is of no benefit to the minister, and if it is tired for the minister. The minister is public but presents the show privately. The minister does not love money and presents the show as greedy. The minister still knows the country and the people. , but Chengxiu only knows how to rely on power to accept bribes." Yang Weiyuan said.

"You! You spitting blood!" Cui Chengxiu pointed at Yang Weiyuan.

"Da Ming is not guilty by words. Master Yang discusses the matter as it is. If there is something wrong, you can justify it. Why do you disregard the dignity and roar at the court?" Wei Zhongxian stood up and accused.

Now Zhu Youjian is in a bit of trouble, what is Wei Zhongxian going to do?Are you here to test yourself?Therefore, although Zhu Youjian knew that Cui Chengxiu was Wei Zhongxian's right arm and right arm, he wanted to get rid of him quickly.But he didn't dare to act rashly.

"There is no fault in anyone, and it is inevitable that Cui Shangshu has faults. This matter will be discussed later." Zhu Youjian thought of a safe way.

Among the four cabinet ministers, Huang Liji, Shi Fenglai, Zhang Ruitu, and Li Guopu, except for Li Guopu who is upright, the other three are probably Afu to curry favor with Wei Zhongxian and his ilk.But they didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Wei Zhongxian's gourd.So I dare not take this muddy water.

Although Zhou Yanru is the leader of the Donglin Party, but at this time he is only the official position of the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, so naturally he can't speak. Although 35-year-old Zhou Yanru has 14 years of official experience, his qualifications are still young.At this time, he is also keeping a low profile.Never participate in factional disputes in the DPRK.

(End of this chapter)