False eunuch in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 59
"Your Majesty, this Wei Zhongxian is too domineering, he dares to amass wealth so blatantly, if the court officials follow suit, who else will be able to serve the public with integrity in the future?" Luo Sigong reported to Zhu Youjian what Jin Yiwei had observed.

"This matter will be discussed later. Now that Wei Zhongxian has a lot of followers in the imperial city, what should we do if something happens? The most important thing now is to take advantage of this old thief to leave the capital. When the affairs inside and outside the palace are straightened out, this old thief will be nothing to worry about." Zhu Youjian's face showed a trace of ruthlessness.

"The emperor's lesson." Luo Sigong was a little frustrated, he was going to show his ability.But Zhu Youjian still doesn't value him enough, or doesn't trust his ability much.

"The surveillance of the old thief Wei cannot be relaxed. I want to know all the movements of Wei Zhongxian at any time." Zhu Youjian said.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have sent more people to monitor Wei Zhongxian's every move. Wei Zhongxian's team is mighty, and it is not very difficult to monitor." Luo Sigong said.

"It's so good. Don't act rashly." Zhu Youjian said.

"I obey the order." Luo Sigong said respectfully.

"Go on." Zhu Youjian waved his hand, things changed too fast these days, he had to think carefully.

When Wei Zhongxian left the imperial city, Cao Qing had more things to do. One was to arrange for the guard battalion of the Bingzhan Bureau to enter the palace to clean up Wei Zhongxian's forces and clear the positions held by Wei Zhongxian.Of course, the manpower arranged later was naturally arranged by Cao Huachun.Cao Huachun has been operating beside Zhu Youjian for many years, and he has cultivated a group of trustworthy people in his hands.For example, Wang Chengen is one of them.Wang Chengen won the trust of Cao Huachun.This time when Wei Zhongxian left, Li Yongzhen, the eunuch of Bingbi, the supervisor of ceremonies, and Wang Tiqian, the eunuch of palm printing, were quickly detained by Watson's guard camp, and Wang Chengen took over the position of eunuch Bingbi.The power of the inner palace suddenly fell into the hands of Cao Huachun.

All this was unexpected by Wei Zhongxian.Don't be afraid of opponents like gods, but teammates like pigs.Wei Zhongxian's usual arbitrariness made it impossible for any of his subordinates to be able to act alone.As soon as Wei Zhongxian left, Wei Zhongxian's banner immediately fell down.And because Wei Zhongxian took away the elite strength of Dongchang for his own life, Dongchang suddenly became a leaderless and scattered sand.Cao Huachun didn't even need Cao Qing's guard battalion to take action. Cao Huachun just replaced a Bingbi eunuch from Dongchang to include Dongchang's power in his own hands.

So far, the inner government has basically settled down.

"It's that simple?" Both Zhu Youjian and Cao Qing couldn't believe it. Things that they thought were difficult were solved so easily.

"Wei Zhongxian never imagined that the inner mansion he had been running for dozens of years would collapse so easily. This is also a case of getting more help than being wrong. Wei Zhongxian's actions are not popular among the people, and that's why he ended up in such a state." Cao Qing Said.

Zhu Youjian likes to hear the theory of "gaining the Tao" and "losing the Tao", but he still has a bit of a grudge about Wei Zhongxian's taking away a large amount of wealth, "Wei Zhongxian, an old thief, even took away my Ming's wealth. If a batch of huge wealth can be recovered, it will definitely solve the urgent need at this time."

"It's not impossible to chase back. If my guard battalion pursues with all my strength, with the movement speed of Wei Zhongxian's brigade, I will definitely be able to catch up within three days. However, I am worried that Wei Zhongxian has a lot of eyes in the imperial city. Once the guard battalion leaves the imperial city, Someone sent a message to Wei Zhongxian." Cao Qing said.

"It doesn't matter, the guard battalion is the guard battalion of the new iron and steel factory. When you go out of the palace, go to the direction of the iron and steel factory first, and then turn your guns to chase after Wei Zhongxian. You will definitely be able to avoid Wei Zhongxian's eyeliner. Then I will let Jin Yiwei hunt down the Tartars The city gate was sealed off as a spy." At this moment, Zhu Youjian had many ways to do it.When a person hates another person to the extreme, the deadly tricks are naturally one after another.

Wei Zhongxian did offend Zhu Youjian so badly that Zhu Youjian made up his mind to kill him.

"That's good. Then I'll go after Wei Zhongxian. But after Wei Zhongxian has dealt with it, we must be cautious in dealing with Wei Zhongxian's henchmen." Cao Qing said.

"Of course we have to cut the weeds and root them out. Is there any doubt?" Zhu Youjian asked.

"If the Wei Party is really wiped out, then we are really making wedding clothes for others. These people who follow Wei Zhongxian are just afraid of Wei Zhongxian's power. They may not be sincerely attached to Wei Zhongxian. Now that Wei Zhongxian is eliminated, they have no leader. It must not be Qingliu Opponents of the civil service group. If the emperor adds fuel to the flames, they can be wiped out quickly. But in the end, the benefits will not fall on the emperor's side. Although those civil service groups have been suppressed by Wei Zhongxian for a long time, they are deeply rooted, otherwise they would not be able to compete with Wei Zhongxian. They have fought for so many years. Now that Wei Zhongxian's remaining party does not have Wei Zhongxian's big tree, if the emperor accepts them, they must be grateful to Dade, but they are the loyal power of the emperor's revival. They have offended too many people, so they can only rely on the emperor." Cao Qing said.

"This is reasonable. Let me think about it carefully. Go and chase Wei Zhongxian first." Zhu Youjian said.

In history, after Zhu Youjian overthrew Wei Zhongxian, he immediately wiped out Wei Zhongxian's henchmen like an autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, but finally found that the whole court could not be controlled by himself.The officials killed one after another, but they couldn't find anyone who could do things for them.In the end, he was beaten into the Forbidden City by Li Zicheng, and when Meishan hanged himself, only Wang Chengen was by his side.This is indeed Zhu Youjian's sorrow.

Cao Qing's words reminded Zhu Youjian that although Zhu Youjian hated Wei Zhongxian and his accomplices deeply, he couldn't help thinking about it.At the beginning, he attached great importance to the civil servant group, thinking that they were his reliance on Zhu Youjian.But after learning about the harm of the civil official group to Daming, he has slowly given up his fantasy about the civil official group.

Although Fucheng County is a county government, it is actually a very dilapidated small place.When Wei Zhongxian arrived here, officials and gentry from Fucheng County came to see him one by one.Small officials in such a small place naturally cannot feel the shock above the court.Fucheng County is not far from Wei Zhongxian's hometown, so the officials here also hope to be able to get along with this powerful figure who has dominated the Ming Dynasty for decades.

Wei Zhongxian didn't have much interest in these small officials, so he dismissed them one by one in a few words.

"Is there any news from the imperial city?" Wei Zhongxian asked quietly.Even here, Wei Zhongxian still thinks that the Ming Dynasty is still under his control.

As Wei Zhongxian's nephew, Wei Liangqing personally went to escort Wei Zhongxian back to his hometown this time, "My lord uncle, there is no news from the imperial city after the day before yesterday. It should be nothing."

"After I left the imperial city, why did the little emperor and those civil servants not make any movement? If there is no news, then there is something wrong. Inquire quickly, and we must find out what happened in the imperial city." Wei Zhongxian was still vigilant. very high.

"My lord uncle, we are far away from the imperial city now. Our number of guards is also limited. If we send out more people to investigate, I'm afraid..." Wei Liangqing was interrupted by Wei Zhongxian before finishing his sentence.

"You still lack a sense of the overall situation. Although Zhu Youjian's ability is somewhat beyond my expectation, I can still see through it. But Cao Qing's little eunuch, although not sophisticated enough, always makes me unable to see through it. Now The change in the situation must be caused by Cao Qing." Wei Zhongxian said.

"Then what should we do? We might as well turn back to the imperial city. As long as uncle waved the flag and shouted loudly, there would be a thousand responses." Wei Liangqing said.

"I'm afraid it's too late for this matter. I missed a move. I took a bad move. I'm afraid that kid Cao Qing has already used it. Forget it. I will be a justice of the peace in the future. Go back to Suning." Wei Zhongxian said.

"Who!"

In the darkness, no one knew who yelled.

But that sound quickly disappeared like a light going out.

rustling...

Suddenly there were footsteps everywhere.

Tuk Tuk Tuk…

The sound of horseshoes suddenly came to mind, as if there were thousands of troops galloping in the dark night.

"The emperor has an order, Wei Zhongxian came out to receive the order!"

In the darkness, there was a flash of flames, and a general in black armor, holding a yellow scroll, rushed under the station and shouted loudly.

The station was surrounded by soldiers in black armor all around, and those guards in brocade clothes were already surrounded.

"Who is here? My uncle has already fallen asleep. How about discussing something tomorrow?" It was Wei Liangqing who came out to speak.

"Below is Yang Danian, the eunuch Cao Qing, Eunuch Cao's eunuch in charge of the military battle bureau. The emperor has an urgent order. Please Eunuch Wei quickly accept the order!" Yang Danian shouted loudly.

"General, please wait for a while, let me prepare the incense table. How about receiving the order?" Wei Zhongxian's voice faintly resounded in the post station.

"Eunuch Wei, Eunuch Cao has something to discuss with Eunuch Wei." Yang Danian said.

"Are you here to issue the emperor's imperial decree, or are you using the imperial decree for other purposes?" Wei Liangqing asked sharply.

"Back off!" Wei Zhongxian naturally understood, "Since Eunuch Cao is here, let's come in. The old man is waiting here."

Yang Danian was a little worried that Wei Zhongxian would plan to hijack Cao Qing at this time, so he wanted to send people to investigate inside, but Wei Liangqing stopped him.

"Let him bring someone in, otherwise how would Eunuch Cao dare to have an interview with this old man?" Wei Zhongxian said with a smile.

Cao Qing was also wearing armor at this time, no different from ordinary soldiers, he didn't want to wear it too conspicuously, if he was killed by someone, he would be wronged.

Cao Qing wanted to meet Wei Zhongxian for the last time for a purpose.

Yang Danian checked inside, but there was only Wei Zhongxian inside, sitting quietly on the couch, slowly tasting the steaming hot tea.

(End of this chapter)