Before hanging himself, Chongzhen lifted the table

Chapter 15 The important responsibility of the prince
However, before she could think about what to ask, Emperor Chongzhen said to them first: "I, Emperor Taizu, saw what will happen in a month in a dream. When the time comes, the army of Li thieves will attack the capital, and the eunuchs and generals will There are also civil servants who have changed their doors and opened their doors to welcome thieves. As a family, our country will be destroyed and our family will be destroyed!"

His introduction in such detail immediately surprised both Queen Zhou and Zhu Cixiang.

No matter who it is, it is impossible for anyone to remain calm after hearing such earth-shattering news about themselves.

Queen Zhou probably knew that the emperor was dreaming during the day, so she was the first to come to her senses and said with a sad look on her face: "Your Majesty, is this serious?"

She did not directly deny this statement, because in the 15th year of Chongzhen's reign, Emperor Chongzhen embarrassed Wuqing Marquis Li Guorui to the point that he died of fright. His aunt, the Empress Dowager Xiaoding, had been promoted to the Nine Lotus Bodhisattva. Sinking against the emperor, he adopted the fifth son of Emperor Chongzhen.

This matter was a big deal at the time. Concubine Tian Guifei died of depression and unhappiness because her son died in this way. Emperor Chongzhen also quickly paid back the money and made Li Guorui's son a marquis. He also killed Xue Guoguan, his chief minister at the time, to settle the matter.

Of course, Empress Zhou still remembers such a big event, and she dare not say that there are no ghosts and ghosts.However, after all, this kind of thing was too mysterious, so she still asked.

Emperor Chongzhen listened to her question. Although the matter was false, he nodded without hesitation and said: "Emperor Taizu not only reminded me, but also gave me great power, so that I can lead troops to fight. Re-pacify the world!"

Hearing this, Queen Zhou and Zhu Cixi couldn't help but open their mouths in surprise, as if they could fit a duck egg in.

Emperor Chongzhen stood up without waiting for them to ask questions. He just stretched out a hand and held the wooden Taishi chair he was sitting on. He easily raised it to his head, threw it down, and then caught it easily, as if the Taishi chair had nothing to do with it. It’s just like paper!
Queen Zhou and Zhu Cixi's eyes almost popped out, staring at his actions in disbelief. They were really shocked and numb.

After Emperor Chongzhen played with the Taishi chair, he put it down and sat on it again. Then he said to his wife and children in front of him with a serious face: "Emperor Taizu reminded me that the only way to break the current deadlock is for me to personally lead the troops to Jin." To rescue the upcoming battle at Ningwuguan, the army of Li thieves will be blocked in Shanxi. However, the capital side must also be stable, so as to give confidence to all parts of the country and prevent the situation from becoming uncontrollable!"

At this time in the 17th year of Chongzhen, in fact, local warlords had already formed, and they were working on their own affairs. Most of them were pursuing their own interests. Few people paid attention to the court or the emperor at all.Although there are still civil and military generals fighting to the death with the bandits in various places in the history books, it is hard to say whether they were loyal to the emperor or because of their own interests and conflicts with the bandits.

In such a situation, confidence is very important.

If Emperor Chongzhen fled south, what little confidence he might have left in the Ming Dynasty would inevitably collapse.Once a bachelor emperor loses his ministers, he is nothing.

However, if Emperor Chongzhen could personally lead the army to save the Ming Dynasty from danger, even if it was just a victory, then if such news spread, it would definitely be of great benefit to the Ming Emperor's prestige.There will be more and more places that still obey the imperial court's will.

The capital is the capital of the Ming Dynasty and must be defended no matter what.The capital city of a country is the symbol of the Ming Dynasty and the most important place for people's support.

Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen decided to lead the troops to go on an expedition, but he had to give repeated instructions to hand over the capital to the prince.

No, just listen to him look at Zhu Cixiang and say solemnly: "I will lead the troops to go out, you will supervise the country as the prince, and you must guard the capital, you know?"

Zhu Cixiang was a little panicked. He was only 15 years old and suddenly received such a severe task. He really didn't know if he could do it?I heard him reply to Emperor Chongzhen in a panic: "Father, my son... I have no experience. I don't know where to start or how to do it well. This... this..."

Queen Zhou heard this from the side and helped her son speak: "Yes, Your Majesty, he is only 15 years old and has no experience in running a country. Suddenly he has to do this..."

Before she finished speaking, Emperor Chongzhen interrupted her and said seriously: "If you can't do it, you have to do it. You are the prince and have no choice. If you do it wrong, the capital city will be destroyed. Not only will you die for the country, but also It will implicate your mother, your brothers, sisters, etc., all of them will die for the country..."

Zhu Cixiang's face turned pale when he heard this, he was a little at a loss, and even his hands were trembling slightly.

When Emperor Chongzhen saw it, he softened his tone and said, "But don't worry, I will arrange things in the capital and then lead the troops to the expedition..."

After hearing this, Zhu Cixiang's face obviously looked better, and he listened intently as his father continued to speak.

"I have replaced all the guards of the imperial city. The nobles who are guarding the city now are all loyal to the country when the country was destroyed, so their loyalty is no problem and you can rely on it. There are also loyal generals in the capital, I have also met them and made arrangements. Most of them will be left to you, you can trust them..."

When Zhu Cixiang heard these words, he felt a little more at ease.

"Early tomorrow morning, the palace gate will continue to be sealed. I will reorganize the inner palace and get rid of those people in the palace who think that they can change their masters by changing dynasties." When Emperor Chongzhen said this, he turned to look at Queen Zhou and said, "You are the master of the harem, you have to do things tomorrow, restrain the harem, and cooperate with me to clean up those rebellious ministers!"

Queen Zhou's face turned pale, but she nodded immediately and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry, whatever you do will be done."

At this time, she didn't question whether it was a good idea or not, but was very obedient and cooperative.

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen turned to look at Zhu Cihong and said: "The only eunuchs who died for the country in China are Wang Cheng'en and Fang Zhenghua. I will take Fang Zhenghua away, but Wang Chengen will leave it to you. You can entrust everything in the palace to me." He, he is the most loyal.”

Seeing Zhu Cixiang nodding, his expression became stern again and he said: "One more thing, remember, I led the troops to rescue Ningwuguan, don't tell anyone, it will be left in your hearts . Because the capital must have the eyes and ears of thieves from all over the country, and once the news is leaked, our country will be destroyed and our family will be destroyed!"

After Zhu Cixiang heard this, he asked hesitantly: "Won't Wang Cheng'en say anything?"

Emperor Chongzhen heard this and said without hesitation: "In order to keep it secret as much as possible, no one will tell. The Xuanhua and Datong defenders have long wanted to surrender to the thieves. I must deal with them. The news must not be leaked."

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