Ming Zuo

Chapter 509
For the people of the capital, the most difficult thing is not winter, but early spring.

The yellow sand in Zhangjiakou was engulfed by the northwest wind, and it rushed over, not caring about the majesty of the emperor, and vowed to make the emperor look ashamed.

The red clouds were like blood, and the ghostly wind was like savagery, which seemed to swallow the huge capital completely.

The Jinyiwei Yamen looming in the wind and sand is even more like a ghost, making people daunted.

But on this day, several groups of people rushed into Jinyiwei like bereaved dogs.

Han Chuan sat like a bell, with a dull expression.

Although he knew a lot, the news from the spies sent to Shandong still made him feel scared.

Something happened.

The sky is falling and the earth is falling.

He stretched out his hand, but it was obvious in the dim light that his hand was shaking uncontrollably.

A teacup, as light as nothing in the past, he would not even glance at it.

But today, it took him tens of breaths of time to bring this teacup to his mouth.

The bitter tea entered his throat, forcing him to finally calm down.

He got up, ran out of the public house, and went to find Wu Mengming.

"really?"

Like him, after reading the information, Wu Mengming turned pale and even peed his pants.

But Wu Mengming has no time to take care of his own image.

If one is not done well, the head will be gone now, what is the image important?

"They dare not lie about military information."

Han Chuan also wanted to say that the information was false, but unfortunately, he knew everything was true.

Wu Mengming fell to the floor with a thud, his eyes lost.

"The loss of two vassal kings in a row is a catastrophe never seen before in Ming Dynasty. How should I explain to His Majesty and the court?"

Han Chuan wiped off the cold sweat on his forehead, and said in a deep voice, "We are just Jin Yiwei, we just need to explain the matter to you. As for how to deal with it, we are not qualified to comment."

Even so, Wu Mengming still didn't get better.

For such a big matter, God knows if it will be used as a scapegoat if it is stabbed up?
Looking at his virtue, Han Chuan knew that he could not count on it.

"That being the case, the governor sits down, and the subordinates go down to kowtow to His Majesty."

"Tongzhi Han..."

Wu Mengming had tears in his eyes, and the cry was sincere.

He never expected that Han Chuan would stand in front of him when the storm was approaching.

Who doesn't know that going to see Chongzhen at this time is equivalent to pinning his head to his belt?
But Jin Yiwei is responsible for the matter, so Jin Yiwei can only present it to His Majesty.

If he goes, he may be the one who dies.

Han Chuan's going is equivalent to going to die for him.

Wu Mengming felt remorse in his heart, struggled to stand up, and grabbed Han Chuan's hands.

"In the past, Ben Du was so greedy for profit that he made wild speculations about Han Tongzhi. Today, I found out that Han Tongzhi is a heart-to-heart brother. After this time, if nothing happens, I will go forward and retreat with Han Tongzhi, share the same honor and disgrace, and never leave. abandoned."

Believe in you.

Han Chuan already knew what Wu Mengming was, and he didn't believe a word of what he said seemed sincere.

Chongzhen fainted again.

No way, too much stimulation.

The loss of two consecutive vassal kings by the rebels was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Daming and the royal family.

Especially for him, the master of ZTE.

He wholeheartedly wanted to revive Daming, but in the end, the country's affairs were in decline, and even the vassal king was not kept.

The tall palace walls can keep out the wind and rain, but they can't stop the news.

News of Chongzhen's fainting quickly spread throughout the officialdom.

The cabinet, the Sixth Ministry, the Sixth Division, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies, and relatives, all qualified people flocked outside the Meridian Gate, ignoring the howling weather, just waiting for news from the palace.

"What happened to His Majesty?"

Zhou Yanru was pushed out, and he dragged the big Han general to question him repeatedly.

The big Han general is in a state of desperation, but does he dare to reveal the situation in the palace?

"What conspiracy do you have to control the palace and isolate the inside and outside?"

Dongge University scholar Wu Zongda is old and spicy, and he wants to break the palace ban.

When there was a lot of trouble here, the palace gate opened slowly, and it turned out that Wang Chengen came out in person.

Seeing this inner court boss, the officials couldn't help but quiet down.

Interested people noticed that Wang Chengen's appearance seemed to be much older.

"Your Majesty has an order. The Ministers of the Cabinet, the Ministers of the Six Departments, Uncle Xiangcheng, and Master Zhang of the Metropolitan Procuratorate have an audience."

The ministers were awe-inspiring, knowing that something must have happened.

Is it...

Only Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren felt a little bit, and it is estimated that the Shandong matter has been investigated clearly.

Thinking of Chongzhen fainting again, I'm afraid the situation is not very optimistic.

Several important ministers did not dare to delay, followed Wang Chengen all the way into the palace, and went straight to the harem.

This situation made the ministers even more anxious.

This shows that Chongzhen can no longer be a good director.

When they arrived at the Qianqing Palace, Queen Zhou took the harem to escape and gave up the place to the monarch and ministers.

Yesterday Chongzhen was still in court to discuss politics, but in just one day, his appearance completely changed.

His thin body was leaning on the edge of the bed, if not for the support of two young eunuchs, he would not even be able to sit steadily.

Besides Chongzhen, there are also Gao Qiqian, Wu Mengming and Han Chuan in the room.

Wu Mengming finally came.

But obviously Chongzhen no longer has the strength to throw the pot away.

The moment he saw the officials, the eyes of this always headstrong emperor were filled with tears.

"Since Yuji, I have been sleepy all day long, with tight clothes and small food, and I think that I am worthy of the sky. Is it true that the sky is going to kill me?"

All the ministers were shocked, fell down one after another, and kept saying praises.

Frankly speaking, the young emperor in front of him, apart from being self-willed and fond of throwing blame, is actually the most diligent after the Yongle Dynasty in terms of diligence.

Regarding the current situation of the Ming Dynasty, there are many discussions and opinions in the imperial court, but there are still some puzzles.

Chongzhen was too lazy to listen to his courtiers' flattery, so he said to Han Chuan, "Tell me about the situation in Shandong."

Han Chuan took the order and spoke eloquently.

The inner hall was completely silent, and the faces of the officials became more and more exciting.

Even Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren, who knew earlier, couldn't help shivering.

Although he had a premonition that the situation in Shandong was not good, he never expected that it would be so critical.

"Then... then Zuo Menggeng really has objections?"

Originally, after Dongjiang Town defeated the Guanning Army, the court was at a loss as to how to put down this rebel army.

At this time, hearing that the last soldiers and horses in Shandong were about to rebel, everyone finally understood why Chongzhen was so desperate.

In comparison, although the news that Heng Fan and De Fan were sentenced to be executed by the army was shocking enough, it was really nothing.

Han Chuan said in a deep voice: "Jin Yiwei has been inquiring for many days and has learned the details. Although Zuo Menggeng is a general, there are already tens of thousands of people under his command. From Linqing in the west to Denglai in the east, all of them are in his hands .”

All the ministers were stunned, as if they had heard a scripture from heaven.

A general raised an army of tens of thousands behind the back of the court, but the court didn't know anything about it.

Whose dereliction of duty is this?

emperor?

After all, the emperor controls the world.

cabinet?

After all, the cabinet has an overview of government affairs.

six?

After all, the six parts connect up and down.

Metropolitan Procuratorate?
After all, the censor inspects various places.

Jin Yiwei?
After all, Jin Yiwei is the eyes and ears of the imperial court.

But in an instant, all the ministers reached an agreement without deliberation.

Wen Tiren reprimanded: "What is going on in Shandong? It's right under their noses, why don't they know anything about it?"

Whoever is not present is the best backer.

(End of this chapter)